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Bought of Wm Sanderson his combined plow and potato digger for $15 payable in two payments one $7.50 the incoming winter and the other $7.50 a year later {in column} @$5.00 9 Cloudy day. In the forenoon I hauled three loads of hardwood to G D. Fergusson amounting in all to nearly three cords for which I received eleven dollars in the afternoon I worked at the drain in the field at the north side of railway at Ferndale, while Willie drew out some manure for Mr Mills then went to Strathross and harrowed some land which we had plowed out of sod two inches deep. {in column} G 11.00 10 Cold cloudy and very rainy looking all day. I finished the drain I was at yesterday and Willis plowed in the field in the forenoon in the afternoon we plowed in the same field (no. 3 of Ferndale?) next the bush breaking up a piece of new land in the centre of the field composed of swamp muck full of roots and some stumps. It is exceedingly slow work and one is kept busy picking out the roots etc. Wm Shortreed got a pig from us last night and I went over to see it weighed this morning. It went 84 lbs dressed and at 6 cent a lb came to C 5.04 {this is a farm journal so the 5 appears in a separate column from the 04 } 11 Cold, cloudy and looked like rain and indeed was raining some in the morning later on in the day the sun shone and the sky cleared but it continued windy and at intervals clouded over and rained a little. The District Council R T of T {Royal Templars of Temperance} was held in Fergus to-day. This puts me in mind that yesterday I received from the Whitehead and Hoag Co. a badge and catalogue of badges in return for which I am to try and get an order from our Council. The badge is reversible a device which is but recently patented by the Co. one side is for funeral parade and the other side is for ordinary wear I am well pleased with it. To return to the D.C. being convenor of the billeting committee I went to the � 9:20 train to meet the delegates. There were a rather small number and they were easily disposed of. We had the October 11 {1894 written vertically} District Councillor for tea. Willie plowed in field No. 3 in AM and harrowed at Strathross in PM the land we plowed shallow and intend plowing again this fall. We delivered 5 pigs which we had previously sold to Cassie for $4.50 per cwt. four of them had been kept in the pen and one outside along with four others the pen fed ones were fatter but as they were weighed in a bunch we had no means of finding their respective weights. They weighed 760 lbs which at $4.50 comes to $34.20 minus 10 cts for weighing C $34.10 {in column} 12 Raining in the morning and had been during the night. We plowed in field No.3 - finished the piece of new land and almost finished the rest of the field. Willie brought up eight chickens from Wm Bergens last night which we gave $1.50 for 1.50 {in column}we also each got a hat yesterday at 50 cts each {1.00 in column} Wm. Shortreed also got another pig last night 13 Cold day and cloudy Dr Robertson superintendent missions of North West preached in the forenoon and gave a very interesting account of the progress of mission in the N.W. 14 Very cold in the morning a quite thick ice on the tub of water at the new well Kept cold and windy with occasional glimpses of sunlight during the day. I went to Strathross with Dick in the light waggon to work at the open ditch across the thirty two acre pasturefield and took up my dinner. Willie finished the plowing on field No. 3 {unknown symbol} in the forenoon and in PM he harrowed at Strathross the shallowed plowed sod previously mentioned elsewhere. I went to the {R.T of T?} concert at night admission ten cents D.10 {in column} 16 Not quite so cold to-day more sunshine. I worked at the open ditch in the forenoon with Lucy and in PM with Dick additional. Willie harrowed in the forenoon what he was at yesterday and in PM he drove up Mary and Bella to the orchard with Cleve and they picked the rest of the apples a little over two bags the crows having eaten a large number of them. I wrote out a few thoughts on the debate that is to come off at the {R.I of I?} next Monday "Resolved that the Negro has suffered more at the hands of the White man than the A. Indian. Wm. Shortreed took away another pig. � 17 Fine sunny day but a cold wind. We took up six more rows of potatoes to-day a good crop. Father got a letter from Mr Porter St. Joseph Island enquiring if we could sell lot 14 at three dollars an acre. There is one hundred and fifty nine acres in the lot and we decided to sell the whole for three an acre or fifty-nine next the lake for three and a half an acre. October 18 Fine sunny day. We took up two rows of potatoes that were left from yesterday. I worked at the open ditch at Strathross till about eleven o' clock when Wilson Mills came up and got Lucy to go to his grandfather Wilson's funeral. In the spring we planted four kinds of potatoes besides our main crop five pounds of Early Shamrock which yielded a bag and a fifth ten pounds of North King, yield about the same as E.S. five or ten potatoes of Maggie Murphy which yielded about 3/4 of a bag the best yield I think of any, and a milk dishful of Rural New Yorkers yield 1 3/4 bags. 19 Fine day sunny and warm. We harrowed over the potato land again and got about two bags after which Willie went to Salem with Dick in the lightwaggon and got 500 lbs flour for $7.00 and a dollars worth of Bran and shorts.{D 8.00 in column}I worked at the open ditch the rest of the day and Willie started to take up the mangols in the afternoon. 20 Fine day. I continued the open ditch for about 1 1/2 chains in a Northeast direction and at right angles to the one I was furiously working at and finished yesterday we gave Mr Milne two pigs worth 3.75 {D 3.75 in column} October 20 which runs right across the field. Willie worked at the mangols to-day and we brought a load home with us at night. When we got home we found that Effie a two year old heifer had not been brought home with the cows and on search being made we found her in the bush at Ferndale where she calved. A bull calf red and white and a good length which we have named Sandy. 21 Sunday. Fine day Mr Craig preached in AM from {Jms?} 10:14, 15 and in evening a discourse from 7th chapter of Esther. 22 Cloudy day rained in the evening. I fixed up the pig stys so as to shut up 5 of the young pigs now over four weeks old in order to wean them and leave two with their mother. Willie pulled mangols at Strathross and in PM I brought down two loads. In the evening I went to {RT of T?} with my new badge and got orders from three brothers. � 23 Looked like rain all day, it kept off but rained heavily through the night.I fixed at the roothouse in the forenoon the floor of which had rotted Willie worked at the carrots. I went up in PM with team and brought one load of mangols and one of carrots. October 24 Fine day. I worked at pond at the bottom of green crop land at Strathross pulling out the willows (*then started to plow across the green crop land through the pond then across the oat stubble pea land and sod previously plowed shallow which is not well rotted.) Willie worked at the turnips pulling and shaving them by hand. We brought down the rest of the carrots about a load and a load of turnips. 25 Fine day I continued plowing and taking out willows. (*when I come to think of it I only started plowing to-day) Willie worked at the turnips. We brought down a load of turnips at noon and a load of corn at night. Bought 2 cow ties {D .20 in column} 26 Fine day between cloudy and sunny not cold. I plowed and worked at the willows in the pond to-day. Willie pulled turnips we brought down two loads Yester Wednesday Louis {Martyman?} a mason from Everton came to us in the field and gave us a tender for the barn $1.10 for the whole job. I forgot to put this down for Wednesday October 27 Fine day. We finished taking the willows of the pond. I continued plowing and Willie worked at the turnips. We took two loads down to-day. In the morning I took Cleve down to Dr Anderson as his leg was swollen the nigh hind leg. I got some liniment to rub on it after washing it with warm water and drying thoroughly rubbing downwards. In the evening I went down town and got $5.00 from Wm Shortreed as part payment for the pigs and I bought {C 5.00 in column} in Draines a rat trap for 25 cts and 19cts of snaps and a {whatdoesit?} for the end of a tug for 5 cts then I went to an auction sale of {Fardices?} books and bought Self help, the Pilgrim Fathers and facts from Rome for 9 cts the combined expenditure amounting to {D .58 in column note the 5 is obliterated with ink smudge} 28 Fine sunny day. Mr Craig preached a very practical sermon from Esther 8th chapter in the forenoon and at night from the text thou art not far from the Kingdom of heaven. I gave 5cts collection at C.E. at night {D.5 in column} 29 Fine sunny day. I plowed in the forenoon Willie shaved turnips instead of pulling and Father pulled mustard out of the turnips in AM. October 29 continued) In the afternoon Albert Sanderson helped us to {shaw?} pick turnips we started a pit in the field. We put on the gravel box to haul to the pit as it enables us to � unload quickly. We brought down a load in the forenoon and at night a gravel box not quite full. Thomas Wilkie got the dimensions of our barn to-day in order to put in a tender. I went to RT of T at night expecting to debate the Negros versus A. Indians to come off but was disappointed there are only sixteen present. I got another order for a badge Dr Anderson came up at night to inspect our cows for tuberculosis but said we need not be alarmed as they had only an attack of bronchitis and recommended that we put in a ventilator and prescribed a half cupful of mustard of the consistency of cream to be rubbed into Rose's neck every other night and also one teaspoonful of saltpeter in her food. October 30 Raining to-day. I wrote a letter to Louis {D.3 in column} Martignom of Everton asking him to send in a written tender for the barn. Geo. Bowley came over this October 30 continued) morning and gave in his tender for the barn which i s $135 with board and $160 without board. Rained more or less all day. I put a ventilator in the stable to-day and Willie exchanged castings with Beatty Bros Manufacturing Co for the whole landside of a Goody {name?} plow ours being broken. I advanced $200 on the RT of T per capita tax which we sent away to-day and 13 cts postage. Bought 2 tie ropes 20 cts and 4 panes of glass, putty etc {D $2.13 in column} {D .37 in column} October 31 Cold and cloudy in the forenoon cleared off in the afternoon. I went with Dick in the buggy up to Wm Clarks to make enquiries about the efficiency of Louis Mantignom as a mason then I went over to see the cement flow in Jms Richardsons new barn. In the afternoon we hauled turnips to the pit. We put the cattle in the barn during the night. We got a clip for the harrows 10 cts. Rained heavily last night. {D .10 in column} November 1 Cloudy day had rained slightly through the night and rained a little in the forenoon. I plowed at Strathross in the forenoon with Lucy & Cleve as Dick has a sprained hind foot. Willie shaved turnips. In the afternoon we had W&A Sanderson and we shaved the rest of the turnips and hauled to the pit. We sold Goliath to W Shortreed for $25 and gave him 10 bushels {C 25.00 in column} November 1 continued) of turnips at 7cts a bushel 70 cts. I went down to Sandersons at night and {D $.70 in column} paid him $7.50 on plow (see page 1) and $1.00 as time of boys in full. {D$8.50 in column} 2 Faire and sunny in the forenoon clouded in PM. We hauled turnips to the pit to-day M. Tobin gave us a tender for the barn to-night $135 for the job and board himself. � 3 Rained through the night cold windy and damp day. We finished taking up the turnips today Willie plowed in AM and I covered pits. I bought 10 cts oil of Rhodium and 10 cts shaving soap. {D .20 in column} 4 Fine day cold Mr Craig finished his discourses on the book of Esther. 5 Cold day. Willie plowed to-day and I covered the pits in AM we took a load of corn into the shed at Strathross in the afternoon I did sundry jobs. Uncle Willie with Cameron and Nellie came down in the evening and he went to the Council meeting to see and get his interest reduced to 5% and was successful. I went to RT &T at night November 6 Cold day had snowed some through the night and snowed some through the day. Willie plowed to-day. Uncle Willie went home. I bought a bit and two snaps for it to attach to a halter for 15 cts. I took the sow to Laings in the afternoon {D1.15 in column}. Wrote a letter to Louis Mantignom at night informing him that we would accept his offer provided he signed a satisfactory agreement and guarantee. 7 Cold, cloudy and snowing but slightly during the day Willie plowed. I took 3 bags of mixed wheat oats and barley to Samples for chop and bought a harne strap cost 15 cts. I hitched Dick and Duffer {D .15 in column} to-gether and plowed two rounds. Duffer did not go very well kicked up his heels etc the first round but was better the second. Wrote a letter to Peter Stewart asking him for information respecting the quality of Mantignom’s workmanship. Sent stamp for reply {D.6 in column} 8 Very frosty sunshine more or less all day. Willie plowed to-day. We bought up a load of straw. I made a culvert over the ditch at Strathross where we intend making the lane. 9. Cold and frosty snowing a little all day and got stormy at night. Willie took "Effie" to Fords and brought up the chop from the mill. We {D.15 in column}We finished the culvert in the afternoon. Rather frosty to plow although probably not impossible November 10 Cold day, cloudy. We brought down a load of hay (rakings) and a load of straw in the forenoon. In PM we fixed up the barn at Strathross to keep the cattle away from the implements and corn then we hauled two loads of stones to the barn foundation 11 Stormy and wintry like more snow. Mr McInnes preached at night we went to Strathross and drove the cattle down to the creek for a drink � 12 Cold day very frosty especially for this time of year snowing a little. I went to J. Skeoch's jr with the intention of getting out 100 rafters which I purchased from him in the bush for {$6?} but gave the contract to Robert Skeoch for $1.00 I went over to Broadfoots new barn to make inquiries of the Bremners who are working there as to the merits of Louis Mantignom as a mason and received a satisfactory answer. In PM we hauled five loads of stones to the barn foundation I went to RT of T at night and received $2.19 for what I advanced in capita tax and postage {C 2.19 in column} November 13 Snowed considerable all forenoon had snowed through the night and snowed a little in PM not so frosty to-day indeed it was a little soft. We with the aid of Mr Milne killed a pig this morning (the last of the set referred to in the entry of Oct 11) It would dress probably from 160 to 180 worth at present 6 cts per lb. or say. Rose our jersey calved {C 10.00 in column} in the afternoon a heifer calf all red. H. Cameron was down to-day with a load of oats for which he got 28cts a bushel. We hauled two loads of stones to barn foundation in PM. Received a card from Louis Mantignom in answer to mine of the 6th that he would be up to sign the agreement on Wed Nov 14/94. Bought 3 ties {D .30 in column} 14 Had snowed more through the night and continued a little in forenoon. Mild and melting some. We changed the old long sleigh hay neck to fit the bob sleigh and brought down a load of hay from Strathross and a load of straw from barn. 15 Mild day the snow has nearly all melted away and sleighing is gone. We hauled 3 loads stones in AM on sleigh and 4 in PM on wagon to barn foundation. November 16 Mild day clear in forenoon and cloudy in the afternoon with some very fine rain a little snow falling at night. We hauled six loads of stones to the barn foundation in the forenoon and in PM Willie plowed and I picked stones out of the ground in the pasture field ready for picking. 17 Saturday. Fine day frosty. Willie plowed all day. I deepened the ditch at Strathross running east and west above the dividing lane and to let the water (which we had temporily made to run across the lane and over the field) return to its old course again. Bo't pair kid gloves $1.00. We brought down some corn and have now only 4 or 5 stocks left in the field. The cattle have done considerable damage to it by tramping into the stocks and straggling the sheaves besides the stocks have settled and twisted to such an extent it is hard to handle an experience which teaches the necessity of taking in the corn before it had time to be overtaken by these calamities/ � November 18 Sunday. Cold and frosty. Mr. Horn of Elora preached in Melville at night. I went to Methodist Church at night and heard the Evangelists the Misses Hall. 19 Monday. The ground is white with snow very cold and frosty and feels as cold as the middle of winter. I went over to Fonds and saw "Edward" of Gordonville and made arrangement with him to get shingles for the barn from at $1.25 per square if I choose to accept. I dug in the side of the hill near Gordon Street at Strathross in search of building sand. Results a sand which I consider rather fine but will get mason opinion about. Willie bought 2 stove lids at Beatty Bros.{D .40 in column} for 40 cts regular price 50 cts a saving of 10 cts by being a stockholder. In PM we hauled 5 wagon loads and two stoneboat loads of stones to barn foundation and while hauling the third stoneboat load came hard upon a knoll and brock broke it. I was not at RT of T at night. 20 Tuesday. Cold and frosty more cloudy than yesterday. I got material at sawmill for a {$1.25 in column} stoneboat cost $1.25 on Cr. and bolts for same {$.57 in column} at Minnies .57 cts Cr and made it. Willie hauled two loads of stones then we brought down a load of hay in forenoon. November 20 continued) In the afternoon Willie went over to Malcolm Campbell and helped him over with some hay which we gave him for him agreeing to give us in return 4 days work as we require him. {C4.00 in column} In the evening M. Smellie came over and gave us a {illegible - truss?} for the framework of our barn $1.50 and we to get it raised. 21 Fine in the forenoon in PM clouded over and rained or rather between rain and mist thawing to-day. I hauled 3 stoneboat loads of stones to B. foundation in forenoon and Willie cleaned 5 bags of mixed wheat oats and barley for chop. 2PM I took the chop to Simples then went up to Strathross and hauled 4 loads of stones to barn on stoneboat. Willie took "Blockhead" {D 1.50 in column} to Fords. I went to prayer meeting at night and at the Missionary Committee meeting held afterwards at the residence of Mrs Nelem I gave to J. Donaldson treasurer of said comittee 25 cts for Mission {Spip?} shows {D.25 in column} and 35 cts payment on an agreement to give 5 cts a week for aid Knox College Missionary Society commencing Sep 1 94 which with 10 cts previously given pays up to Nov 2 {D .35 in column} November 22 Thursday. Public Thanksgiving day. Fine mild and cloudy. I went to Strathross and loosened stones till 10 o'clock then came home and we all went to church except Mary. Mr. Sparling preached a very good sermon from the text "In everything give thanks" I gave � 10 cts collection {D.10 in column} In PM we hauled eight stoneboat loads of stones from pasture field to barn. Father worked at the plan for the house to-day. 23 Fine day. I brought up the chop from Simple's Mill 25 cts this went to farm and loosened {D.25 in column} stones. Willie plowed to-day. In PM Louis Mantignom who was here for dinner signed the agreement for the building of barn foundation wall $115 for job complete. I took him along {Zowski?} street to show him the large stones: he said they could be used but that I would need some "headers" from the quarrie for the shed ends. I went to James Gow's quarrie and learned that enough for the job would cost $5.00 and thus far I did not decide to take them. I went to the revival meeting held in Methodist church by the Music {unclear}Hall. 24 Frosty in the morning and cloudy cleared off and clouded again at intervals. In PM got quite stormy and snowed considerable. Willie plowed in the forenoon and I loosened stones November 24 continued) In the afternoon Willie drove Mother up to James Skeoch's and took up a few North King and Maggie Murphy potatoes with them. I went to Uncle "Jims" for the saw which was sharped and got the handle mended cost altogether 20 cts {D.20 in column} 25 Sunday. Stormy and sunny at intervals frosty. Mr. Faizel preached to-day. He is from Toronto. Gave 5cts collection {D.5 in column} 26 Frosty day got milder - cloudy. We hauled six stoneboat loads of stones to barn in AM with Lucy and Cleve and in PM I used Dick and Cleve and hauled 4 stoneboat loads while Willie went to Salem and brought home the rest of the flour he bought on Oct 19 and a bag of shorts 68 cts {D.68 in column} 27. Windy in the forenoon with occasional sunshine in PM got quite stormy with two blinding snowstorms snowing a little more or less all day we hauled 11 stoneboat loads of stones to barn to-day. Wm Clark who is also building a barn came in to see our foundation in PM November 28 Wednesday. Very frosty cloudy with some sunshine. We hauled stones in the sleigh from the town line field of Strathross getting in all 5 loads. Mr. Smellie came over in the evening. We gave him the job of the barn $180 complete. 29 Thursday. Another cold frosty day. I went to J. Skeoch Jr. to see about getting some stones for headers but was unsuccessful. Willie hauled stones in AM and in PM we both were at it and drew to-day 5 loads on the sleigh. I bought a pair felt lined long boots {D 1.75 in column} � 30 Friday. Cloudy mild thawing some and a little misty. I took some pea straw down town to put in the fountain to prevent it from freezing. I deposited $60 in post office savings bank. We took our sheep, five up to Jms Skeoch. We hauled two sleigh loads in AM and two stoneboat loads in PM of stones to barn. At a meeting of the session it was decided to give Mr Craig six months leave of absence for his health provided the congregation were willing. December 1 Saturday. Cloudy mild and thawing some. We hauled 3 stoneboat loads of stones in AM and 1 stoneboat and 2 sleigh loads in PM to barn. Sold 2 quarts buttermilk to Mrs J.J. Craig for 5 cts. {C.5 in column} December 2 Sunday. Snowing a little, frosty. Mr Moody missionary from Africa preached in our church in AM and in St Andrews to united congregation in the evening. 3 Monday. Frosty, cloudy and windy in AM. Willie and I went to Mills' threshing about 10 o'clock and finished by noon. Willie bought a pair felt lined long boots $1.75 {1.75 in column} In PM Mr. Smellie went up with us to see the timber and what use could be made of the old buildings. He says we will have enough sleepers for over the root house. He also advised us to get a new shed plate as the one we have has a bad knot running through it. We hauled 3 sleigh loads stones to barn. I went to RT of T at night and was re-elected R. Secretary. 4 Tuesday. Fine day a little frosty the sun shone some in the afternoon we hauled three loads stones to barn in AM and two in PM on sleigh. We got lantern fixed 10 cts and a little shovel 10 cts. Father is over at {D .20 in column} Mr Milne and W.B&M at Sunday School Convention meeting December 5 Fine day frosty. I took Lucy and Cleve down to Wilsons and got them shod 1 set and 1 new in Lucy and 2 new ones on Cleve's front feet the first time he has ever been shod (he stood well) costing in at $1.00. We went down to Benhams {D1.00 in column} bush and brought up enough wood to finish the two cord pile ordered by Dave and which we had already started which at $3.50 per cord {C7.00 in column} We fixed the straw cutter in PM. Harry and Ada Wane come down about noon to the county S. School Convention. We went to the night meeting with them. A most interesting and instructive meeting Mr. Day answered the questions of the G.D {unclear} and was especially good. I gave 10 cts collection {D.10 in column} 6 Fine sunny day, thawing and mild. Harry and Ada Wane went home this forenoon. We brought up a load straw in AM and in PM I loosened stones till Willie came up when we hauled two stoneboat loads to barn and brought down a load of hay at night. � 7 Cloudy and somewhat misty mild thawing and drizzling some in PM. Willie and I loosened stones at Ferndale in AM in PM I went to church preparatory services. Dr Jackson Galt preached text "What think ye of Christ" I bought a waggon without box from M. Anderson {D 50.00 in column} December 8 Saturday. Cloudy and misty all day drizzling in forenoon and in PM rained at intervals. I brought our new waggon up from M Andersons in the morning and we took it and the old one up to Strathross in AM. In Pm we put up the door and door post of barn at Strathross which had been pulled down at haying. Willie bought six 31/2 x 3/8 bolts to mend gravel box {D.10 in column} 9 (Sunday) Cloudy and snowing heavy flakes in morning cleared off during the day mild. The sacrament of the Lords supper was dispersed in our church to-day earlier than usual as Mr Craig and his wife start for a six month leave of absence to New Mexico to-morrow. He preached from the "Transfiguration" an excellent discourse. There was a very large number present. In the evening Dr. Dixon of Galt preached to a full church of united congregations a good full and practical sermon from the text "Ye are the light of the world" 10 Monday. Misty all forenoon in the afternoon got stormy raining or rather drizzling and freezing coating the trees with mist in the evening turning to snow and continued stormy. We hauled 2 loads stones to barn to-day from Armstrongs in new December 10 continued) waggon in AM and in PM it being too drizzlie and stormy to use the team I made an apparatus for holding leather while sewing it. Willie went down to James Gows and ordered the stones for the barn shed ends. I went to R.T of T at night. I bought 2 balls shoemakers wax 2 cts 1 ball shoemakers linen 10 cts 1 pair hinges 10 cts 2 harness makers awls 5 cts and 1 handle for awl 5 cts {D. 32 in column} Willie got hinges for rack board for keys 10 cts and rip saw sharped 10 cts {D .20 in column} 11 Tuesday) Thawing raining more or less all day too wet to use team. I finished leather holder and mended some harnesses. Willie went down to see Christmas fair and while down bought 1 awl 5 cts and 1 harness needle 1 ct {D.6 in column} Peter Spark came down to-day to attend court in Guelph as a juryman and left buggy and Nell here. I sent a letter answering some pointed questions to WW Bucannan {D.3 in column} Received a letter from the Whitehead & Hoag Co stating the trade discount on badges reduced to 10% which I replied to by asking if they could forward an order of 12 badges all charges prepaid for 75 cts each � {D .3 in column} Willie Bella and Mary went to lecture in basement of St Andrews church given by Rev Jensen on Holland Collective {D.25 in column} 12 Wednesday Rainy more or les all day snowed a little at night. I changed the shed taking down the grain bins. Peter Spark came from Guelph to-day there being no cases for the jury. News received to-day of Sir Jm Thompsons death I went to prayer meeting at night Peter Remine presiding December 13 Cloudy day not very frosty during the day but got keener at night. I cleaned up the shed in forenoon in PM we took up to Strathross a load of manure in new waggon and brought down a load of hay in old one. Peter Spark went home to-day. Willie bought bottle English sprain cure {D1.00 in column} Received from Wm Shortreed for pigs sold to him in October $5 as part payment {5.00 in column} 14 Friday. Fine day. Cloudy in AM but cleared off bright & sunny. rather warm considering the season. We hauled seven loads stones to barn in new waggon from Armstrongs and two from our own place. Took up two loads manure 15 Saturday Fine sunny day. We hauled 4 loads stones to-day (all from Armstrongs except one) to barn. Took up two loads manure. 16 Sunday. Looked like rain in AM and did rain some in PM Mr Wardrobe appointed in Mr Craigs place preached to-day. 17 Cloudy day somewhat stormy and snowing some. I went down to James Gows for a load stones (headers) and on the way got Dick shod on front feet 1 new & 1 set 40 cts and got harness mended {D .40 in column} December 17 continued) Took down 3 bags chop. In PM went for another load of (headers) and brought up the chop 15cts and 5 bags dust 52 after which {.67 in column} I went to Castle's house where a committee meeting was held re distributing Xmas dinners to the poor. Went to Rt of T at night. 18 Tuesday Fine day, frosty and cloudy with occasional sunshine. We took up a load manure and brought down a load of hay from barn then a load straw from barn at Ferndale. In PM Willie and Bella went up to Arthur with Lucy in buggy and I broke some big stones on Forfar & Gzowski Streets. Went to C.E. Business meeting at Argos at night. � 19 Fine day. Frosty in morning and probably all day but the sunshine which occasionally shone through the clouds thawed the surface of the ground. I took the old waggon up to barn at Strathross and brought down the new one to Ferndale where I put on a load of stones and was on the road up with it where Dick's trig broke so I went home. In PM Willie came down from Arthur and Geo Cameron with him who went to Galt with train. Willie took the trig down to get mended and while down got the tug that was there paid for it and the martingale I got mended December 19 continued) on Monday as well as paying for this one all of which came to 70 cts {D.70 in column} he also got his tooth filled 50 cts. {D.50 in column} We hauled two loads stones up to barn. Willie brought down from Strathross the heifer we bought from C Kay. 20 Thursday. Misty in the morning cleared off bright sunny day like Indian summer. Took creamer down to Websters to get a screw plug put in there. Willie hauled a load stones on waggon from Ferndale to barn and then brought up the creamer which cost $1.00. In PM we took up a load of {D 1.00 in column} of manure to Strathross then hauled up a load stones from there then from Townline Field No. 3 Ferndale. I picked stones and broke them. 21 Friday. Fine in morning got cloudy and rained about 10 o'clock cleared off again in PM. Mild weather. We hauled 2 loads stones up to barn in AM from Ferndale and in PM got a load on Forfar Street and one at Strathallan. Geo Cameron came from Galt to-day and Hugh came down and drove him home. December 22 Saturday. Fine day sunny but frosty. We hauled 2 loads stones to barn in AM from Ferndale and in PM one from Forfar Street and 2 from Strathross all in waggon 23 Fine day. Frosty Dr Wardrobe read a letter from Mr Craig who is in Raton N. Mexico - no improvement in health yet. 24 Monday. Cloudy day snowed in PM considerable. We hauled down a load of hay from barn Strathross and 1 load strain form barn Ferndale. I took down 1 bag potatoes 45 cts and 1 bag turnips 15 cts {D. 60 in column} to help make up a Xmas dinner for 9 or 10 families. in PM I helped to deliver them together with Jms {Draimie?} who provided the horse and rig. Bought a china fruit holder as present for A Black who is to be married to J Tumplin on Wednesday $1.00 {D 1.00 in column} Willie took Bessie to Fords $1.50 and brought {D 1.50 in column} down the sheep from Jms Skeoch $1.00. Took up load manure {D 1.00 in column.} � 25 Tuesday. Christmas. Frosty day. The sky has a stormy appearance snowed at intervals during day sun shone occasionally no sleighing. We drove Mrs Walker over for dinner and then back in PM. Uncle Jim was also over for dinner. We were all with the exception of Bella who is at Arthur in at Aunt's for the evening December 26 Wednesday. Very frosty, cloudy and snowing very fine flakes amounting to little. We hauled 4 loads stones from Ferndale to barn through Armstrongs. 27 Thursday. A very frosty and cold day, stormy, some sunshine in PM. sundogs at either side of the sun, a cold stormy appearance of sky. We fixed roothouse to keep out frost then made a frame to lift stones in AM. In afternoon we hauled 2 loads stones to barn from Ferndale. Georgine Spark was here for dinner came down with Jms McLellan. Mother bought a pair spectacles from Pre {unclear}Morris {D 2.52 in column} 28 Friday. Very keen frost, bright sunny day. We hauled 2 loads stones to barn from Ferndale in AM and in PM 1 load stones then brought down a load hay and brought up load straw. 29 Saturday. Very frosty cloudy somewhat stormy and snowed some especially in PM. I went to Camerons (Arthur) where I found Bella waiting for me and a little after 3 o'clock we started out for Wands where we reached a little after six o'clock. the roads are bad and we made slow progress in the buggy. We spent a very pleasant evening there. December 29 continued) besides Harry and Ada there were Mrs Howie and Lizzie Wand sister from Manitoba. Willie bought me a pair mits 60 cts machine oil 10 cts{D. 60 in column} and castor oil for buggy 7 cts shorts 50 cts {D. 67 in column} 30 Sunday. Frosty day between sunny and cloudy snowed some at night. At Wands Bella and I in PM we went to Methodist church at Goldstone no preaching the time was all taken up by Sunday school exercises distributing presents in the evening Harry Bella Ada and myself drove up to Drayton and heard Miss Doyle preach she was very good and earnest. Goforth preached at Melville. 31 Monday. Frosty but not so keen as last week. Harry Wand and I went to see two new barns in the neighbourhood in the forenoon. In PM Bella and I drove home again coming by Elora. 1895 � January 1 New Years Day. Tuesday. Cloudy frosty and snowing a little. Willie, Fred, Wilson Milne and I skated up the river to Jms Richardsons and went in to see his new barn. In the evening Arthur Jennie Dave Fred, aunty and Annie and Wilson Mills{wonder if this should be Milne and is an error of text} were in to spend the evening. 2 Wednesday. Frosty sunny and cloudy at intervals. We took up a load of pea straw to the sheep at Strathross and brought down a load hay in PM we took up the waggon and brought down put the box on the sleigh and hauled 3 loads stones to barn 3 Thursday. Not very frosty snowed considerably in PM. We hauled a load stones to barn in sleigh from Strathross then brought down the waggon and hauled 2 loads form creek field Ferndale then in PM we hauled up a load from Gzowski street 1 from creek field and one from Armstrongs 4 Friday. Frosty sunny day. We hauled 3 loads stone in waggon from creek field Ferndale in AM and in PM sold a load hay 1600 lbs to Dave Watson @$7 per ton then brought up a load {C 5.60 in column} straw from the barn. Weighing hay cost {D.10 in column} 1895 centred at top of page January 5 Saturday. Cold day. Snowing more or less all day and blowing also. We went down to Benhams bush in the forenoon and cut up a tree and brought home with us about half a cord of wood for Dave. In PM we took both waggons up to barn at Strathross and brought down the sleigh although on account of the wind the sleighing is not good. Mother got some homeopathic medicine from Mrs. {1.00 in column} Knox and I took 10 pills for my cold 6 Sunday. Snow fell during the night which would have made not bad sleighing had it remained but it rained this forenoon and damp all day and thawing. I remained at home this forenoon an account of my cold but went out in the evening. Dr. Wardrobe preached an excellent sermon from Heb 11 and a clause of the last verse. "Some better thing" 7 Monday. Frosty morning and evening but thawing slightly during the day snowed a little at night. General Municipal elections throughout the country Mr. Perry elected Reeve of Fergus. Alex Shaw drove me up to Cumnock to vote I did not vote in Fergus. Thos Hamilton drove Father up to Cumnock to vote (over) 1895 centred on top of page � January 7 continued) I cleaned 5 bags oat barley and wheat mixture for chop and Willie took it down and brought it up again in the afternoon. He also hauled up six loads manure to Strathross in the sleigh. I went to R.T of T at night was appointed captain in a debate the subject yet to be decided. Father received a letter from Shortreed Bros. Hilllsdale stating that he had loaded in a car 5400 ft 12 ft inch hemlock and 6000 18 ft and asking us to send order to finish their load. 8 Tuesday. Frosty day stormy and snowing at intervals all day cleared off at night got frostier. We took up a load manure on sleigh then gathered a load stones off plowed turnip land and took it to barn in AM. In the afternoon we took up another load manure to Strathross in sleigh then hauled 2 loads stones from Town line at the head of Fords farm going through his field. Mr. Smellie came over this morning to see what lumber we would send for to make up carload and we decided on 900 ft dressed and matched 14 feet inch pine. 1895 January 9 Wednesday. Frosty. Fine sunny day. We took up a load manure to Strathross then hauled a load stones on sleigh from town line at Fords in AM. In the afternoon we took up a load stones from creek field Ferndale going through Armstrongs over the creek with the sleigh then hauled 2 loads from Fords (T.L). 10 Thursday. Stormy and snowing all day turned to hail in afternoon. We went down to Benhams in AM cut up a tree and brought home some wood in the sleigh which almost completed Dave's cord. In PM we took up a load stones from lane Ferndale to barn then put the girts in the old sheep house to one side out of the way preparatory to putting in lumber as a car load of 12 818 ft hemlock came to day from Shortreed Bros. Hillsdale containing. We brought up 4 bags dust {.60 in column} and 50 cts oatmeal from Wilsons Mill.{.50 in column} I went to prayer meeting at our church at night 1895 centred at top of page January 11 Friday. Fine sleighing. Stormy and snowing some. We got up early and hauled 3 loads of lumber from the car (referred to in yesterday's entry) in AM and two loads in the afternoon on the sleigh to farm. � 12 Saturday. Fine sunny day thawing some. We hauled the rest of the car load four loads. Mary Clyne came here from Hillsburg on C.P.R. Saw Gord and McLean down town at night and ordered a new shed sill 10X10 37 ft long. 13 Sunday. Cloudy snowing and very stormy not very frosty. Mr. Wardrobe preached morning and evening. 14 Monday. Stormy and snowing occasional glimpses of blue sky and sunshine. We drove Mary Clyne up to her Uncle David's as we went to Strathross for a load of hay. In PM Willie drove father and I up to barn where we measured some of the lumber. I went to R.T of T at night. W C Lindsay was initiated. 1895 36 January 15 Tuesday. Snowing quite heavy in forenoon cloudy all day. frosty. We brought up a load straw from the barn and a load hay down from Strathross in am. In the afternoon Willie Bella Mary Clyne and Wilson Mills went over to Salem and got 500 Ibs flour cost $7.00 and brought home 250 Ibs {in column} 7.00 I went up with them and measured some more of the lumber. I wrote considerable at my debate to-night {Pulprik?} versus Press of which 2 am captain of the affirmative to come off next monday night. Wrote a letter to {Ges?} Beatty requesting him to attend Royal Templar meeting 16 Fine day. Frosty. Sunny at intervals. We went down to Benhams brush and brought up to Blacks mill two three 14ft logs and a {written in pencil in margin: 3.14 & 1.17} 17 foot one to get cut for girls and in PM we brought up two 14 foot ones. The sleighing is excellent. 17 Not so frosty snowing more or less all day. We went down to Benhams brush cut some of a tree and had a log on the sleigh and was putting on another when Dicks {home?} broke and we had to come home empty. We got two chairs and mended one a new round hook on and out saw sharped at {Jenplins?} in all cost 5 5 cts then {in right margin: 55} went down again in PM and brought up 3 logs for home use for fuel. I went to prayer meeting night {bough?} Cameron was down to see about getting a car load oats 37 1856 January 18 friday Snowy all day but very heavy and thick in the afternoon not very frosty. We went down to Benhams brush in the forenoon cut two logs and was in the act of putting a log on the sleigh when Lucys whiffletree broke and we had to come home empty. In the � afternoon we took the wood rock and brought home some wood some cordwood and the west limbs etc. 19 Saturday. Snow quite deep on the ground from last night. Fine sunny day warm sun but slightly frosty air. We sawed a log and split some of it in AM. In the afternoon we finished measuring the lumber and found and found it over 200 ft more than the amount that being 11 00 ft at $10 per M {in right margin: 114 00 3 00} We finished Dave's cord of wood 20 Sunday. cloudy between raining and hailing. Dr Wardrobe preached in forenoon and a student (Mr Eddington I think his name is) preached at night from the text "She has done what she could" 21 Monday. Raining more or less all day. We cut wood to-day Jack Johnson and Mrs Johnson came down to day and on account of the rain remained 38 January 21 continued) all night. Mr Johnson Mary Mary Clyne Willie and myself went to an open meeting of the R T of T. I acted as one of the captains on a debate Resolved that the pulpit has done more for civilization than the press I and Ms Cassidy supported the affirmative and R mills and Ms McFadger supported the negative. The judges were Mrs Beattie Mrs Mennie and Geo Lindsay and the decided in favor of the Pulpit (our side) 22 Tuesday. Snowing and very stormy also frosty. We cleaned 6 bags of mixed stuff for {chop? crop?} in forenoon. Too stormy to work outside Annie and Jamie {Skroch?} came down in PM and helped with a quilt. I drove them up in the sleigh. 23 Wednesday. Cold frosty snowing and very stormy yet. We put a load of manure on the sleigh and got as far as town line when we had to turn back on account of the drifts. We went up the A.S. road and found it drifted also but we got through but had to go through the field to get to barn at Strathross. I got a chain and whiffletree mended at January 23 (continued) Templins cost 35cts, Bella McInnes was here for tea. 24 Thursday. Fine and sunny in the forenoon clouded over in PM and snowed some in the evening. We brought up a load of straw from the barn then went to the old house Ferndale for a load of hay but before we got there we had to break a road on the town line aided by Jim Ford and Sam McKee so we only brought a few forkfuls. In PM Willie went up to feed the cattle himself with team and I went to river to see Jno McFadgen about getting ice, after � which we went to old house and brought home 3/4 of a load the road being sufficiently good to do so. Went to prayer meeting at night Dr Wardrobe spoke on the coming of Christ. 25, Friday. Fine sunny day in the forenoon and part of the afternoon after which it clouded over and got quite stormy at night. Willie hauled 4 loads ice 112 blocks in all in 4 loads and 2 packed. Getting the ice from McFadgen for 1 1/2 cent a block amount to $1.56. Mary Clyne is still here and Clara came from Hillsberg Erin where she is teaching in the 8 PM train. January 26, Saturday. Very stormy and had snowed a lot during the night. Big drifts and bad roads. Late trains. Snowing more or less all day not extra frosty but very drifty. We packed the rest of the ice to-day. Mary Clyne, Clara Mary and I went to call on John Templin Jr and his better half in the evening. Willie drove us up in the sleigh then came for us and drove us home. I got a piece of the wedding cake to dream on. 27, Sunday. Very stormy snowing and frosty. The CPR went out to-day to open the road. Dr Middlemis preached in the morning from the text Jno 11.15 and I am glad for your sakes I was not there to the intent ye may believe; nevertheless let us go unto him and in the evening on the subject of prayer. 28,Monday.Frosty not so stormy some sunshine. We cut wood to-day. Clara Clyne went to the station in the morning but the CPR had never got back since going out yesterday and did not come in all day so she remained here all night. Mary Clyne took sick about half past eleven PM and I went down for Dr. Johnson who came up. I went to R T of T at night and wrote out the quarterly report. 41 January 29 Tuesday. Fine sunny day, frosty. Clara Clyne went back to Hillsberg to-day the CPR having come back during the night I went down town and sent away the capita tax on 67 members @ 16 ets each amounting to $10.72. In PM we sold and delivered a load of hay to M. Smellie he helping us {underlined in green: to load it. 1340 at $7.00 per} ton for which I received $4.65 Bella did spin. 30 Wednesday. Fine and sunny in the forenoon frosty. In the afternoon got a little stormy and snowed some. We hauled 3 loads hay from the stack at Strathross to-day May Clyne went to Guelph on 3PM train on her way home to Brantford. Mr Smellie was over at night and we finished (Bram & shots ____60 calculating the material for the barn. � 31 Thursday. Fine sunny day frosty. We hauled 2 more loads from the stack to-day thus finishing the third of the stack which we cut down with hay knife. Willie Mary and I went to hear Dr Jackson of Galt deliver a lecture in our church to night. "Fine and Firemen." a most excellent lecture. we gave combined collection of 20cts. Willie took down 6 bags chop to Wilsons and brought it 50cts oatmeal & 4 bags duct up {underlined: 1 30} 42 February 1 Friday. Fine in forenoon, got cloudy and snowed some in PM. We made arrangements for bringing the young cattle from Strathross by putting the seven pigs in the pen next the henhouse and fitting where they were with a stall across the shed in AM and in PM we brought them down. We also brought down a load turnips and a fox which we killed in the barn and skinned in the evening. We got 1 Ib 4 in nails and 1 Ib 3 in to fix the stalls etc. 8 {Vertically in left margin: Received a letter from H Waind} 2 Saturday. Fine clear sunny day but Keen frost. We sold 2 loads of hay 1 load con-taming 2210 Ibs {underlined in green: to ms Robinson after per turn} and one to {underlined in green: Mr Donaldson 2000 Ibs. We} {In right margin underlined: 7 74 7 00} brought the 5 sheep down to-day. I saw Sow and McLean to-night and made an aggreement to get our stable material etc for $8 per M for 14 ft stuff and under and $9 for longer. Bought a cattle tie. Paid for weighing the hay 2 oats {In right margin underlined: 20 10} 3 Sunday. Fine sunny day. Frosty Dr Wardrobe preached morning and evening. I remained at home in the evening. 4 Monday Fine day in AM got a little stormy and snowed some in PM very frosty. We brought up a load straw from the barn in AM and 44 February 8 Friday. Another cold frosty day stormy blowing and snowing probably the coldest day yet although the temperature is not quite so low. ranging from 15 to 8 below zero. Willie went down to Reids to get his teeth filled and I went down town in AM and in PM I mended some harness. Bella McJunes have for tea. 9 Saturday Not so frosty to-day from 12 to 16 above zero but very stormy and snowing the CPR has not been down since yesterday. We blocked the hole in the barn at Ferndale to � keep out the sparrows sawed wood and plastered with snow water the cracks in the ice preparatory to putting in the sawdust. 10 Sunday. Frosty and cloudy snowing a little and a little stormy. Dr Wardrobe preached morning and evening from the same text Ex 17:6 and {kon?} 10:4 11 Monday. Not very frosty some sunshine We took up a load manure to Strathrossand spread it then brought down a load turnips and in PM we took up a load manure spread it and brought down a load turnips. Went to RZ of Y at night 12 Tuesday. Fine day the sun shone through a thin layer of clouds and thawed the snow a little 45 February 12 continued) We went down to J Skooch for in AM to get rafters but as he had not enough out we only brought four in the afternoon we went down to {underlined in red: Benhams brush and brought to Blacks saw mill 2 logs 17 & 14 ft long} respectively. 13 Wednesday. cloudy and a little windy and snowing some not very frosty thawing a little in shelter. Willie went down to get his teeth filled in AM so I hauled up {underlined in red: 2 loads manure to} Strathross and spread it. In PM we went to Benhams brush and brought up {underlined in red: 2 logs both 17 ft and a buck to Blacks.} Willie took {underlined in green: Rosa to Fonds.} Father got a long letter from C. young {in right margin: 1.50) 14 Thursday. Cloudy in AM and sunny in PM. Frosty at night although thawing some in shetter during day a little stormy. We went to {underlined in red: Benhams brush and brought up a 10 ft log to Blacks} and in PM we brought {underlined in red: 3.17 ft logs and I. 14 ft for} girls also a price we bought have for wood. two of the girls we got from {underlined in red: Days part be having taken some of ours.} 15 Fine clear sunny day Frosty although thawing in the sun. we brought up from Days part of Benhams bush {underlined in red: 3 girls 14ft and 1 17ft} then brough up the 1 1/2 rich lumber we 46 February 15 continued) we got cut out of the 10 and 14 ft logs we brought yesterday. In the afternoon we brought home for fuel {underlined in red: 3 logs maple} � 16 Saturday Fine sunny day. Frosty but thawing in the sun. We brought up a log from Benhams in AM for wood and in PM brought a load hay from Old house and a load straw from barn. 17 Sunday Fine day not very frosty sunny Dr Wardrobe preached morning and evening 18 Monday. Not very frosty cloudy snowing some and in PM got very stormy. We cleaned out the shed and calf stable and I hauled up to Strathross 2 loads of manure there from in AM and in PM 3 loads 4 of which I spread and one put in heaps. Went to R T of T at night and made an extemporary speech on the subject "the necessity of learning some occupation" Bella & Willis went to the D Lely concert. 19 Tuesday not very frosty Between cloudy snow storm and sunshine. We went to Benhams brush and brought up a load of boys for wood in AM and in the afternoon brought up 3 14ft girts from Days part and one 17 ft from Benhams 47 February 20 Wednesday. Frosty clear and sunny in forenoon clouded over in PM and got very stormy by night. We brought up {underlined in red: 2 maple logs for wood from Benhams in AM and in {underlined in red: PM brought home a maple log about 2 ft in diameter} and 3 {underlined in red: small burch logs.} We came over the bridge at night for the first time for nearly 2 weeks as they are have been raising it and stopped traffic in it meanwhile. Mrs Word her mother and Mrs Sanderson were here in PM at a quilting bee. 21 Thursday. Stormy all day and snowing not very frosty. the CPR went up but never came down to-day. We cleaned six logs of mixed stuff for shop in AM. In afternoon we cut wood sharpened axe and sewed mortingale 22 Friday. Frosty cloudy with occasional sunshine and snowed a little. We hauled up to Strathross {underlined in red: 2 loads of manure in AM and 3 in} PM put it in little heaps I sewed some harness. Mary got a letter from M Clyne. 23 Saturday. Frosty cloudy in morning cleared off sunny day, had snowed some during night. CPR came down last night. We went to Benhams in AM and on the road took six bags of mixed 48 � February 23 continued) stuff to get chopped at Wilems mill we brought up a sleigh box full of cordwood and the chop with 4 bags duet and paid for oatmeal got me Jan 10 Uncle Willie and Fred were down to-day we hauled a load hay from Old House in PM. I went to Mrs Mennies at night to a committee meeting in connection with open meeting to be held at RZ of Z on Monday. 24 Sunday. Not very frosty Dr Wardrobe preached. 25 Monday. Had been stormy through night and rained a few drops in morning temperature ranged about freezing point all day thawing some in shelter very windy in forenoon and snow & storm in PM cloudy most of day with occasional sunshine and blue sky. We hauled up to Strathross a load manure and brought down a load turnips with some corn on top and the same in the afternoon. Willis and I went to R Z of Z open meeting at night and heard the debate. miser versus spendthrift. 26 Tuesday Fine sunny day Frosty thawing some in sun. We went to {underlined in red: Benhams} and brought up a {underlined in red: load two logs and two smaller pieces a stub and in} PM I went to Sow & McLean "Thoroughbread" and brought {underlined in red: 12 50 ft 2 in tamerock plank to barn.} wrote a letter to Holton Drew every evening about bricks 49 February 27 Wednesday Fine clear sunny day in forenoon clouded over in PM rained a few drops thawing all day but especially in PM. We brought wood in rack from Benhams both AM & PM 28 Thursday cloudy all day and misty thawing a lot. We went to saw mill for sawdust but got none so brought up {underlined in red: 5 girls we had cut} three broke a road through Armstrongs field to haul stones. In PM we {underlined in red: took up a small load stones to} Barn then a larger one Went to prayer meeting at night. Bot a call tie 1 Friday. Thawing all forenoon got frosty in PM and quite cold and windy by night.we hauled {underlined in red: 5 loads stones from 7 crudale up to} barn. The sow piged to-day ten little white ones. Belle We all but father went to Lecture in our church by Dr Smith Kingston on "Boys I have known" a most humurous talk. 2 Saturday. Fine clear sunny day frosty. We hauled a load hay from old house and a load straw from barn in AM. In afternoon we brought another load from the old house all that was � left except one {illegible} hundred pounds we left for J. Davis. then I took up a {underlined in red: load manure} to Strathross and put it in piles. Went down town at night saw Dave Waters got an order of 3 j Hamilton on him for {underlined in red: $5.60 for} hay received on Jan 4 50 March 3 Sunday. Cloudy and mild thawing some in forenoon in PM got quite frosty windy and snowed some. Dr Wardrobe preached in forenoon from Matt 13.52 Bringing out of his treasures things near and old and at night Mr Aull of Palmerstone preached in St Andrews church to united congregation on the transfiguration. 4 Monday. Very stormy day snowing and blowing and pretty frosty also. I went to Sow & Mc Leans brush in AM and brought to barn the rest of the {underlined in red: 14 ft tamarack flooring and 10 13ft jousting and 13 12 ft ones} and in the afternoon I mended a martingale Lucys broke and wrote a letter to CV {illegible} with J Moffet subscription to R. Lamplar also asking him a question about private communications and wrote a letter to Uncle George Chucky inquiring about the twice of bricks. & over from Elora at R Z of Z at night 5 Tuesday Fine sunny and frosty by evening and snowed in PM and during the night. I hauled {underlined in red: 36 14ft 3x4in 33 12ft 3x4 and 228ft 2mitane plank and} in PM 10 {underlined in red: 14ft 3x4, 5. 16ft 3x10, 14 12ft 3x10 {illegible} 15 12ft 3x8 {illegible}} from Sow and McLean got sleigh bolder mended. 6 Wednesday. 2 above zero this morning Sunny in forenoon got a little stormy in PM and snowed heavily at intervals with occasional clearing up and sunshine. 2 went to Sow and McLeans in AM and brought {underlined in red: 19 16ft 3x10 sills 7 19ft 3x10 5 13ft 3x10 1 12ft3x10} 51 March 6 Wednesday (continued) 2 PM Willie went to Salem for the rest of the flour which he paid for on January 15th and took Jim Wilson and myself up to Wm Wilson's sale. I bought a mower tongue 5 cts some plaster pan's 55cts a cultivator 25 cts a pea rake $1.50 and a sleigh $1.25 in all the conservatives were expecting some of the {immusterials?} here to speak but they did not come. � 7 Fine day sunny and thawing some. In forenoon I went to Sow and McLeans and brought the rest of the plank 12ft stuff for barn floor 1232ft and in PM Willie and I went to Wilsons and brought home what we brought at the sale. 8 Friday Not frosty snowing in early forenoon and all afternoon quite windy also. We went to Harwoods and brought the rest of the timber home a 26ft frost 10x10 23 ft plate 8x10 and a 24ft plate 7x7 and in PM brought from Sow & McLeans 12 joists 16ft 3x10 and 14 19ft ones. Bella McInnes was here for tea 9 Saturday clear and frosty in morning got cloudy and snowed in PM and quite stormy. We went to Benhams and brought up a load 4ft logs 5 of them but remained at home in PM. 52 March 10 Sunday. Snowing in morning and temperature about freezing point cleared off and got colder any by evening was very frosty and clear making it possible and excellent for viewing the eclipse of the moon which took place after nine o'clock Dr Wardrobe preached. 11 Fine clear sunny day and frosty went down to 26* below zero during night. I went to Sow & McLeans and brought to barn 7* 19ft 3x10 6 12ft 3x10 22 14ft 3x4 and 17 12ft 3x4 and in PM took {underlined in green: 4230 Ibs hay to Neils McLean's at $7 per ton} at RZ of Z at night. 12 Tuesday Sunny and clear in early morning then got quite misty and remained so all forenoon cleared away in PM although still cloudy and snowing a little temperature not freezing in PM. I took {underlined in green: 2130 Ibs hay to A Sow's at $7.000 per ton then} went to stack where (Willie and Malcolm and taken of the top and hauled it to Malcolm's) and brought a load home. And in PM we brought 2 loads home from stack aided by Malcolm dividing the remaining part in two. I got a letter from Uncle George Chesly re price of brick 53 March 13 Wednesday. Cloudy mild and thawing some got very windy at night. We hauled the rest of the section of stack we cut yesterday one load and a load straw from barn and in PM took up a load manure and brought down a load turnips. Hugh Cameron here in PM. I went to committee meeting at Ms {Menerve's?} at night {illegible} Royal Templar open meeting. 14 Thursday Very stormy during last night calm and keen frost in morning 10* below zero sunny day occasional cloudy. I went to Sow $ McLeans in AM and bought home & 19ft 3x10, � 4 13ft 3x10 8 12ft 3x8, 2 12ft 3x10, 20 12ft 3x4, 2 14ft 3x4, 6 12ft 4x4, 2 14ft 4x4, and 1 9ft 10x10 cedar and in afternoon {underlined in green: took a load hay to Jackson baker 2240 Ibs at $7.00 per ton came to} An Arabian came here in the evening and is remaining all night. We went to prayer meeting at night. Dr Wardrobe presided and we had a bible reading on the inspiration of the bible 15 Friday. Quite frosty in morning. Thawed a very little in the sun during the day. Snowed some in the evening. We brought up a load wood from Benhams in AM and in afternoon went to A Armstrong's sale and bought stove 140 harness 175 paid We were all over at Mill's at night 54 March 16 Saturday Still very frosty Sunny day with occasional snow flurries. Thawing a little in the sun. We went to Armstrongs and brought home the stove and harness, ordered a bag low grade flour for pig feed at Groves Mill In the afternoon I went to Sow and McLeans and brought home to barn the rest of the timber {vig?} 1 8x10 25ft 1 7x7 24ft and 1 9x9 18ft, 2 10x10 9ft cedars and 3 3x8 12ft tamarack. Wrote a letter to Elora about a RZ of Z visit to there 17 Sunday Fine day frosty but thawing in sun. Dr Wardrobe preached morning and evening 18 Monday. Frosty day sunny and thawing some in sun. We reopened the road through Armstrongs then hauled 2 loads stones up to barn from pile at railroad bridge and in PM we hauled 3 loads while Will was away with them 2 cleaned 4 bags mixed stuff for chop. Some sports had a shooting contest at mock pigeons in barn field in PM. We went to political meeting at night and heard {Meeens?} Charlton and McMullen. 19 Tuesday Fine evening day frosty but thawing in the sun. We hauled 2 loads stones to barn in AM and 2 cleaned 2 bag chop making 6 which Will took to mill and brought up in PM in PM we hauled up 2 load stones to barn from crack field. 55 March 20 {underneath in left margin: peas} Wednesday. Frosty sunny day thawing in the sun. We took 2 loads stones to barn from railroad pile at Ferndale and in PM went to station and brought home 9 bushels Potter peas 6 1/3 bushels Multiplier peas and 6 1/3 bushels Prince Albert peas. We got them from Mr Sanderson who had a can load shipped from near � Barrie and paid 75cts a bushel costing for the 21 1/3 bushels {in right margin underlined: 16.00} We got them for seed then Willie took load manure to Strathross. I was weak with {grippe?} 21 Thursday Weather similar to yesterday. I was unable for work to-day and lay in bed nearly all forenoon and remained in all day with headache and grippe. Willie took with {McKus?} help to load a load hay to {underlined in green: Neil McLeans 1720 Ibs at $7 per ton came to $6.02 and in PM} {written in right margin: 6.02} he brought down a load turnips Myrtle calved to-day a dark red bull calf which we call Ben Hur. 22 Friday Below zero during night but thawing a good deal in the sunshine which lasted all day under a clear sky. I was unable for much exertion to-day so Willie run things to-day again I walked down to Blacks saw mill in the morning to see if we could get any sawdust in the morning to see if we could get any sawdust but found two teams there already. Willie took up two loads manure to Strathross and put on half a load which I took up at the last. 56 March 22 Friday (continued) the roads are getting bare some places and along the town line where the snow very deep it was plowed on one side to level it but the horses sink through the loose snow and it is questionable if it is an improvement. 23 Saturday Frosty during night-thawing all day temperature about 46 above zero sunny yet cloudy and leaden around horizon. feels like a change I remained idle to-day again except choreing some Willie with Malcolm's help took a load hay {underlined in green: to a Sows in AM 170 2010 Ibs at $7 per ton and in PM c 7 3 1/2} took a load {underlined in green: to {Jns?} Woods 1900 Ibs at $7.00 per ton c 6.65} I went to Dr Johnsons at night and got medicine for enlarged breast also bought 1 bottle {hypl---sides?} $1.50 in all c 2.50 24 Sunday thawing all day. had rained during the night cloudy in morning but cleared off during day and clouded over again at night I remained at home all day Dr Wardrobe preached 25 Monday. Raining during night. Between sunny and cloudy to-day and very windy also in afternoon frequent snow flurries. Thawing all day. We took a jag straw to H. Miloy and a load home then Willie brought down a load turnips. We got a letter from jack McLellan stating we could get {smudged} oats and wheat in his neighborhood. � 57 March 26 Tuesday. Frosty last night and a little to-day. Stormy all day snowing at intervals $ Willie brought up another load sawdust in AM it with yesterdays one cost 25cts In {in margin: D 25} PM we mended harness indoors Willie went to RZ of Z entertainment to-night committee of {in margin: D 10} which I was convener but smalls to attend. Mary went to Daery Lecture and entertainment wrote to {Jno?} McCartney about wheat and to Jack McClellan about oats both reply stamps {in margin: D12} 27 {below in left margin: Goose Wheat} Wednesday. Frosty in morning ranged about 32 above zero all day snowing and got very stormy at night Wilson Mills and Willie went up in sleigh with Dick and Lucy to John McLellans they got the seed wheat from JNO McCartney (goose wheat) cost 6.50 but the roads were too bad to go to Mr Binus where they were to get seed oats hence the came home where they arrived after six o'clock. I mended harness at home to-day. 28 Thursday. Frosty day very windy and snowing at intervals in AM and in PM got sunny and not quite so windy. Thawed considerable to-day in the sun {underlined in green: We took a load hay to McFadger 1190 Ibs @ $7 per ton he c 4.25} paying for weighing and a load {underlined in green: to Madill 1800 Ibs @7 per ton c 6.40} paid for weighing and in PM a load to Seo Sow {underlined in green: 2040 IBS @ c 7.65 7.50 per ton $7.65.} Mary got a letter from D Ross. 58 March 29 Friday. Frosty and cloudy south east wind chilly thawed some in PM got windy at night. We took a load {underlined in green: hay to James Sow 1940 Ibs @ $8 per ton then a load c 1.76} home in AM in PM we brought down a load hay for cows then from barn brought up a load straw. Willie bought a cop at C Beatties the sleighing is nearly {right margin: D 1.75} all gone in town Wm Shortreed is moving to the farm again 30 Saturday. Frosty day. sunny and thawing some Willie went to Blacks sawmill and brought up 14 girts to barn in two loads on sleigh then 1 load of the lumber off the girts home in AM and 2 cut some wood then went to Strathallan with {underlined in green: Hugh Scott and gave him about 1/2 ton hay which} he was to get weighed and pay for In PM Willie took up load manure and brought down load turnips. Wm Shortreed altered pigs. I went to Dr Johnsons at night again � 31 Sunday. East wind frosty thawing a little in the sunshine. Dr Wardrobe preached morning and evening. I remained at home all day with cold. April 1 Monday. Frosty day cloudy all day raining a little in AM and snowing in PM. Willie has a bad cold and Bella too. We mended harness to-day. 59 April 2 {beneath in left margin: Rafters Oats} Tuesday. Frosty. Everything is covered with ice and glitters in the bright sunshine The snow which fell yesterday together with the ice has renovated the sleighing on the bare {flaus?}. Sunshine all day and thawing yet still frosty air Willie was off work to-day with the cold. I went to J Skirchs and brought home 13 17 ft rafters and 3, 21ft rafters and in PM went to James Burnetts to see about seed oats he wanted 41cts a bushel for them I got 26 bushels Banner {oats?} at JNO Hunters for 35cts a bushel paid the sleighing of the morning is all gone. {in right margin: 9.00} 3 Wednesday. Frosty day 18 above zero in the morning very strong cold wind in PM sunshine all day and thawing considerably in the sun. I brought a load turnips from Strathallan in AM and another in PM from upper pit finishing it. Left about 1/3 frozen ones. Wrote a letter to Uncle George of Chesley acknowledging weight of his of March 9 {be?} brick. 4 Thursday. Frosty day cloudy with occasional sunshine thawing some. I went to Wm Tindale to see if he had oats for sale and found he hadn't then came home and mended harness. wrote a card to Mr {Bines?} we seed oats In PM I cleaned the barn floor and with what grain I got and same from bin cleared 4 bags for chop 69 April 5. Friday. 20 degree above zero in the morning but got up to 40 during the day, thawed considerable to-day. Between sunny and cloudy. I hauled three loads manure from Templins to Strathallan in AM also sold 5 pigs to Mr. Cassie at $4.85 per 100lbs to be delivered in May received $100 in them sold 560 lbs hay to Mr. Kelleher (he drew it himself) at $9.00 per ton and received $2.50 for it. I went to church in PM and heard Mr. {Glasbford?} of Guelph . Went down town at night and bought 15lbs Red clover 5lbs alfalfa 7 1/2 lbs alsike and 25lbs Timothy and paid $4.88 for it. � 6, Saturday. Cloudy all day. Raining some in morning and had rained during the night . Thawing all day but rather slow. I took the sleigh up to barn at Strathallan and brought down the old waggon and the rack. In PM we took 4 bags mixed stuff to Simple's to get chopped brought up a load straw from barn then brought up the chop. Willie bought 4 snaps cost 10cts. I received from H Scott 385 for 970 lbs hay I sold him in march 30 . Sold to Andrew Stevens 620 hay at $9. Per ton $2.70. Went down town at night and bought pair calfskin boots. April 7. Sunday. Cloudy in morning raining at intervals all day. Sacrament Sunday Dr. Wardrobe preached . Blackbirds and Robins here. 8. Monday. Raining at intervals all day cleared off at night. The jam on the river came down to-day doing us harm. I brought down the new waggon to-day . Willie got Lucy shod in [illegible] foot at Templins paid 30cts. We sawed wood etc to-day. Sold $425 worth hay to Hugh Scott in PM and sold 2pigs to Mr. Morrison for $4.00. Went to RZ of Z {illegible} at night. 9. Tuesday. Raining some in morning, cleared off sunny day. Breezy in PM and got windy at night . 46% above zero to-day. Ms Wilkie helped us to kill a pig in AM and alter two calves for pig would probably dress 100lbs at 6cts a pound in PM we brought down a load turnips in waggon. Wrote a little to Robt Munro re resignation R.Z of Z and a reply card to James Burnett re seed oats. 10. Wednesday. Frosty day 26% above zero thawing in sun which shine all day in a clear sky. I took up a load manure and brought down a load turnips in AM and in PM brought down a load hay from barn. Went to dig for sand but found the ground so much frozen. At united P. Meeting in Methodist Received a 3 lb bag Wallis oats from Ottawa Expressional Station. 62 April 11. Thursday. Frosty day 20 above zero in morning sunny day thawing all day got cloudy at night and not so frosty. I took a load of manure up to Strathallan from Wm Strathross part of a pile I got from him in payment of balance of pig money he owed me accounting to $2.25. Brought down a half load turnips. Gave Malcolm Campbell some hay off flour of barn which he hauled away in 4 little loads and received in payment $1.25 and balance 3 days work to be given when needed. In PM we took up another load manure from Shortreeds then started to plow in sod field next Lindales and O.S. road . Willie plowed and I looked to see about erecting a shanty for the masons and framers. Erecting a shanty � 12. Good Friday. Cloudy and looked like rain in the morning cleared off sunny hen clouded over and rained a few drops in PM and gradually got heavier about 50% above zero. Father, Willie and I went up to Lily place in waggon with various tools. Willie plowed and we laid the flour and got up the back row scantling of a shanty we are erecting for the masons etc. In PM Willie plowed and we work at the shanty getting up the most of the four sides until stopped by the rain when we came home. 63 (Ploughing) April 13. Saturday. Cloudy all day with the exception of a glint of sunshine now and then mild and warm 50% above zero got a little cooler at night. I plowed in AM and at noon brought down a load hay to M. Smellie for $4.75. In PM Willie plowed and I took 2 bags potatoes down to Mitchell at 55cts per 90 lbs came 10 for which I received 113lbs shorts with Dick in Smellie's light waggon then went to flax mill and got 3 bags flax seed containing 7 bushels & 8 lbs. sold Alexander 580 lbs hay on account $260. 14, Sunday. Fine day. Dr. Wardrobe preached morning and evening. I went to English church in forenoon and heard Mr. De Verna . (ploughing; seed oats; Martignori dressing stones) 15, Monday. Ground covered lightly with snow this morning cloudy with occasional clearing and sunshine not very cold. Willie plowed all day and brought down a load hay at night . I went to Salem with Lucy in light waggon with 12 bags I got at Ritchie's for 60cts and bo't {illegible} lbs flour for $ 7.75 then went to J. Burnett and got 25 bushels Banner oats @40 a bushel $10.00 got dinner and on way home brought 200 lbs of the flour and got due bill for remainder Louis Martignom and help came to-day and dressed some stones I brought up a load stones from Gows, Willie went to Dr. Johnsons and got medicine cost 75cts. (Ploughing) April 16, Tuesday. Cloudy day raining a little in AM got a little closer in PM. Loins Martignom and John finished dressing the stones and remained all night again. I plowed in AM and Willie bought plow lines and worked around home. In PM we took up both teams I had Dick and Duffer the first time, the latter has been hitched since last fall. He kicked and trotted and then stood still but got better after some rounds. Mary got Martignom to dictate the French national anthem while she wrote it out. (Ploughing) 17, Wednesday. Fine sunny day with passing clouds and dark blue sky warm although the air is slightly cold. Martignom and John Parole finished dressing the stones then went away after going up to look at the piles of stones at barn. I plowed all day took my dinner up. Willie � came up in PM and we plowed in the next filed 2nd from road next Lindales. We did not finish 1st field it behind too frosty at top. Willie took Rose to Fords. We killed and buried the black calf of August 3rd /94 as it has been sick nearly all winter. (Ploughing) 18, Thursday. Fine clear sunny day. Frost in the morning but warm during the day. I plowed all day took up my dinner. Willie came in PM with Dick and Duffer. (Ploughing) April 19, Friday. Fine clear sunny day. Willie plowed all day finishing front field and plowing some more in field No. 2. We plowed with Dick and Duffer in AM and in PM I brought down a load turnips with them in waggon then went to Templins and brought up the seeder teeth sharpened 9 @ 27cts a piece. Went with Wm Clark down town in his gig at night to see T Hamilton and J Gow about lime but saw neither. (Ploughing) 20, Saturday. Fine clear sunny day. Willie plowed in field No.1 Lillydale in AM and I in PM at Strathallan. I put the sow in garden plot thus wearing the pigs then put town line gate at old house Ferndale on. In PM put on a load turnips which we brought home at night. Father went to {Binrs?}, Arthur with Lucy in light waggon and brought home 24 bushels of New Zealand oats for seed and gave 37cts a bushel. Received 35cts from J. Robinson for straw. Bought yesterday at {Mennies?} 10 2 1/4 in bolts 3 snaps and 1 lb 4 in nails. 21, Sunday. Fine clear sunny day in forenoon and warm clouded over in PM and rained at night. James Dow preached in forenoon from Jno and in evening from (Robinson straw for sowing flax; sowed an acre of oats) 22, Monday. Cloudy and colder in morning after the rain cleared off fine sunny day and got warmer. Clouded over in afternoon and rained some at night. Willie harrowed all day at field No.1 Lilly dale with Cleve Lucy. I got Jno Robinson 8 boys to help me clean some chop which I took to Samples in light waggon with his horse then he got it to take up some straw which we gave him for which he has to sow the flax. Then I went to Strathallan with Dick and Duffer and brought down a load of turnips. In PM I went to Samples for the chop then took up 3 bags New Zealand oats and sowed over an acre and Willie harrowed it over twice. I brought down a little load hay at night. Went to R.Z. of Z. Brought 50 lbs bran 50 lbs shorts and 20cts oatmeal for which we gave potatoes. (finished sowing oats in field No. 1 used about 24 Bushels) 23, Tuesday. Cooler weather windy and clouds passing with a little snow flurries in forenoon in afternoon cleared off. We took up both teams to-day and our dinners and finished sowing field No.1 Lillydale used about 24 bushels New Zealand oats. I hauled the willows off the portion of turnip land we did not plow last fall and plowed some of it. Carson Robinson put on � a load turnips for 10cts and Willie brought it home at night. Father finished Robinson's lease of the seven acres and he started plowing. Malcolm worked afternoon spreading manure. (ploughing) April 24, Wednesday. Fine sunny in forenoon and cold considerable frost during night got warmer in afternoon clouded over and rained a few drops. We took both teams and dinner up to Strathallan and plowed across sod land plowed last fall green crop land and stubble. Carson Robinson put on another load turnips which we put in the barn for which we owe him 10cts then at noon we put on the rest of the pit about half a load and brought it home at night. Lucy and Duffer have sore shoulders and we put castor oil and sulphur on at night and alm water and carbolic and in the morning. Paid Madie 15cts change of hay money. (Ploughing& sowed 2 acres banner oats) 25, Thursday. Fine day warm sunny and cloudy looked like rain at times. We took up both teams and dinner plowed and in PM sowed about two acres Banner oats. Sold G. Barley $. 1.00 worth hay. Bo't 20cts 2 lbs rape seed. (Sowed 4 ac banner oats & ploughed; Smellie & Youngson at door & window frames) 26, Friday. Fine sunny day warm looked like rain. We sowed rest of the 4 acres banner oats and plowed some. Smellie and Youngson started to make our door frames to-day. We sold two young pigs to Sanderson for five dollars allowed it to go in the plow note. We took the five sheep up to Strathallan. (ploughing; finished frames)April 27, Saturday. Cooler to-day, east wind, sunny day. We plowed the rest of land preparatory to putting in the wheat. Willie took up dinner to Smellie and Youngson and a key 6 in nails. They finished making the frames to-day. I took up a load manure to Strathallan from Curries, paid 30 cents for it. April 28, Sunday. Fine sunny day. Mr. Mitchell preached. (Cultivated wheat land & sowed some) 29, Monday. Fine day, sunny, we cultivated the wheat land and sowed some of it in the evening. Willie went to Wm Burnets in the evening with Lucy and got 3 bags barley for seed 300lbs cost $ 3.00. We brought down a load hay at night. " Jacob" me of the sheep has two lambs to-day. Took up load manure. (Finished sowing wheat & hay seed; plowing & harrowing) 30, Tuesday. Warm day, sunny. I sowed the rest of the wheat and hay seed then harrowed and Willie finished plowing the piece below the barn in PM he having been harrowing all � forenoon. Robinson paid us 40 cents for straw received on April 22 and got some more tonight for which he is to sow the flax and cancel the 20cts we owe Carson Clues jumped through the top stable door and smashed the bottom me to smithereens. (sowed Wallis oats,1/2 barley on {illegible} wheat land) May 1, Wednesday. Fine sunny day, not so warm. I went down and got 3 3/4 lb Red clover $725 1 1/4 lb alfalfa @11cts a lb and 2 lb alsike @ 11cts a lb from Mitchell's cost 82cents and 4 1/4 lb Timothy from Steels cost 46cents in all $128 and paid for it. Then we went to Strathallan sowed Wallis oats. I got from Ottawa then a bag and a half barley on the rest of the land prepared for wheat and seeded it down. Then we sowed 1 1/2 bags barley and 4 bags oats on the rest of the land from barn down . Willie went over the seeded down land with the weeder to cover the seed. I had a very sore eye in PM with dust in it. 2, Thursday, fine sunny day warm. Father and I put up the fences or rather than the gaps we made in Fords and Armstrongs last fall to haul stones. We also took 4 young cattle up to Strathallan. We hauled stones off the flax field. Ferndale cultivated it once and harrowed it nearly own. 3, Friday, Fine in morning clouded over thundered some and rained for about half an hour in AM, cleared off in PM and got very warm, 83 above zero. Robinson sowed the flax and Willie harrowed it. I took load manure from Shortreeds to Strathallan put out cattle and fixed fence and in PM plowed in pea field. Lilly dale brought a load hay at night. (sowed the Potter peas) May 4, Saturday. Fine sunny day, very warm. Uncle Jim and father worked all day at the shanty almost finishing it. Willie and I worked at sowing Potter peas in AM and in PM he finished them with Dick and Cleve. We sowed a bushel. In PM I made a crib and dug down for water for the masons near barn. Bought a shovel on account at {Mennies?}. 5, Sunday, fine day, sunny very warm for the season 90% above zero. Mr. Mitchell preached a missionary sermon in AM and from Jno 3, 14, 15 in the evening . He is very good(set coos out on commons). (commenced hauling saw) 6, Monday. Fine day, sunny and warm, dark clouds and thunder in PM and rained a few drops. We started to haul sand to-day. Malcolm and myself went to Geo Mc Ewens and I left the waggon there for him to fill while I went and got land of Mc Kees waggon as Geo’s pit was not ready. We got a load from Kays 25cts then 2loads from Geo in AM then in PM we hauled 4 loads from Geo, making 6 from him @25cts $150. Uncle Jim finished putting door � on shanty etc. Father took cows up to Strathallan and one set 10cts and Lucy one set 10cts. Annie and Jennie Skeoch brought down a basketful of apples in the evening. (hauling sand; Rolled wheat & barley) May 7, Sunday, warm day, clouded over in AM and rained some then cleared off, sunny and warm. Malcolm and I hauled six loads sand from Geo Mc Ewen and brought home a load hay at night. Willie took up cupboard etc. to shanty and in PM rolled some of the wheat & barley. Kelleher & Johnson each put in a horse to pasture. Up to date we have six young lambs. 8, Wednesday, Fine sunny day warm. I hauled 2 loads 50 bushels each lime from J Gow in his waggon @12cts bushel and in PM brought up the rest of girts from Blacks 13, 14, and 17ft and some lumber off them. Willie rolled all day with colts. He took up teaks dishes. Bella and Mary etc. in PM. I hauled some big stones to barn. (Rolling {bushels?}: ploughing pea land; masons commenced barn this afternoon) 9, Thursday, fine clear, sunny day passing clouds very warm. We delivered 5 white pigs which we sold to Cassie on May 5th they weighted $7.50@ $4.85 per 100, $35.89 received balance $35.89 paid 10cts for weighing. Willie took up waggon and Bella with table etc. as we were expecting the masons this morning. Willie finished at pea land in AM. In PM he masons came and we both worked at the barn, and go he large stones laid on back wall. Wm Mc Cullah stared to prime the door Jams at night. May 10, Friday. Sunny warm day. Bella and Willie went up early and gave the men breakfast. I went up later took up a load stones. We hauled stones to masons with Dick and Lucy and plowed and harrowed pea land with colts. J Gow put in a mare & colt and a yearling colt to pasture at $2.00 and $ 1.25 respectively. (Sowed 3 bags of multiplier peas; masons off this afternoon) 11, Saturday, fine and warm in morning clouded over very dark thundered and rained a shower then cleared off again a little cooler about noon it clouded over again and rained off and on till about 3o'clock got very windy and quite cold in afternoon. I sowed about 3 bags of multiplier pease next the Potter in AM and Willie harrowed after having hauled some more stones to masons. In PM the masons went home not having worked any since dinner and we came down. The trees are all perfectly foliaged pear and apple blossoms out and rapid growth everywhere thus far. � (Frost) 12, Sunday, very windy cold and frost during the night cloudy all day cleared off at night and got very frosty will probably do a lot of damage to vegetation. Mr. Mitchell preached both morning and evening. (Willie harrowed & ploughed) May 13, Monday, very frosty in morning everything frozen, cold all day sunny in morning but cloudy all day. Smellie came and made a door frame for roothouse wall and we skidded the timber getting done about 4o'clock after which I hauled some big stones to masons for end wall facing N.E. and after supper I dug out a sand pit with scraper just below barn. Willie harrowed pea land and plowed some more. Heard that Barker Peters died in N.W.2. (Finished sowing the Prince Albert peas) 14,Tuesday , cold day cloudy snowed more or less all AM ceased snowing at noon till about 4 o'clock when it commenced again and kept it all till six when it turned to fine rain. The masons put up a scaffold on end wall in AM and built some in PM till 4 o'clock. I finished sowing the peas Prince Albert in forenoon and in PM I hauled big stones to foundation and some stoneboat loads sand. Willie plowed garden in AM and in PM harrowed the rest of pea land. I went to look at flax at night and found it dead and will have to re-seed it. The men were just up when Bella and I got up in the morning on account of disagreeable weather and not out working as usual. (Frost) May 15, Wednesday, frosty in morning sunny day cool. Willie hauled stones and sand to the masons. I took sow to James Lang 's and brought it back to Lilly dale. Then brought up a load manure in AM. In PM I hauled 2 loads manure from Wm Shortreeds and brought down a little hay and a few turnips in waggon. Set fire to willow pile burnt the heart out of it. (frost; framers begun ) 16, Thursday, frost during night sunny day cool. Oats and barley look bad. Willie hauled land and stone to masons all day. I took up load manure to Strathallan in AM then went over and enlarged the sand pit with scraper and in PM took up load manure from Shortreeds brought down some hay took up 50 bushels lime from Gows in their ($4.00) waggon took it back after supper and brought ours home again. The framers came in the afternoon. Smellie Robinson & Youngson. Bella Mc Limes was up at shanty in afternoon. The sow was lost today we heard it was up at fangs. (Frost; Rolled peas) 17, Friday, frost during night sunny day cool. I took load manure to Strathallan then drew sand and stones for masons. Willie rolled peas took seeder over to other barn and brought � down load hay on waggon box. They finished the end wall next road today. Father has had very sore back has not seen barn yet. (frost) May 18, Saturday, cloudy in morning. Had been frost during night. Started to rain about 10o'clock and continued more or less all day. Willie attended masons. I took up load manure to Strathallan plowed rest of strip we left for water pond. I came home for dinner and remained all PM in account of rain. Willie brought sow from Laing’s. Nelson Lambert and Geo Davidson remained at shanty and didn't go home with Martignori & John Parole . 19, Sunday. Rained all day cloudy day with occasional sunshine cool day. Dr Wardrobe preached in AM from Rev 1:10, and Mr. Mullan preached at night about being rooted in Christ. (Flax seed 6b•14lbs @ 150 =940) 20,Monday, frost during night cold day and cloudy . Mary and Willie went up to barn in morning. Willie hauled sand and stones. "Punch" and myself went to Elora. I got 300lbs flour [illegible] remainder due us then got at Elora flax mill 6 bushels 14lbs flax to sow @$1.50 per bushel paid $9.40 then we took load manure to Strathallan and took over hay and got dinner at shanty. In PM I helped haul stones and sand for while then took up load manure from Mc Fadgens. The masons have the three outside wall finished and are working on roothouse wall. (Frost; ploughing for mangolds) May 21, Tuesday. Very keen frost during night sunny day occasional cloudy: cool. Willie and Mary up at masons all day. I took up load 30 bushels lime from J Gows to masons then plowed at Strathallan for {mangolds?} till noon and in PM. (Frost; ploughing) 22, Wednesday. Frost during night, Fine sunny day not so cold. Willie and Bella up at masons. I took up some stones and 40 bricks from Hamilton’s to make the arch then took a load manure to green crop land and plowed till noon. In PM, took up load manure from Mc Fedgens the last line to get from him and plowed till night. Jackson & Pich put in a house to pasture. (Sowed carrot & mangolds seed;2 1/3 rows carrot ;5 2/3 rows mangolds) 23,Thursday, Fine sunny day middling warm. Bella and Willie at the masons I took up the rest of the manure at Shortreeds one load and harrowed and cultivated the green crop land for mangolds in PM I rolled it than plowed up twelve drills. We got 1 1/2 lb mangolds seed 37cts and 1/2 lb carrot seed 20cts total 57cts and I sowed it 2 1/3 rows carrot and 5 2/3 rows mangolds using all the seed. The masons very nearly finished the barn to-night. J• Dix put in six young cattle to pasture at 66cts a head. Father paid Geo Mc Ewen $3.00 for sand in full. � May 24 (fine sunny day warm). Friday. Queen's birthday. They had a {calithumpnom?} procession in the morning which we went down to see the masons finished the barn to-day between 9&10o'clock AM and they went to Bremmens. The framers took a holiday to-day. Annie and Hugh Cameron and Winnie St John were down to-day. Father was up at farm all day tidying up etc. I went up in PM with team got supper at shanty and brought down some hay at night. Father paid Martignori $60 part payment on barn. 25, Saturday. Fine day sunny warm. Willie and Bella went up to shanty for the framers and he picked stones off green crop land in AM. I took up load manure to Strathallan and hauled 3 from pile up there. In PM we finished the rest of the pile 3 loads and Willie went down for a load and I plowed with Dick & Duffer. Willie took down a load hay in old waggon with new one behind and I took down Bella in buggy. Gave Nichols and Mennie each a bill of hardware to figure on. I brought a chopping axe and handle at Nichols cost $1.15. 26, Sunday, cloudy and sunny in AM and in PM thundered clouded and rained about 4o'clock, got colder at night. Dr Wardrobe preached morning and evening. I remained at home in morning. (lumber from Gows; 26 rafters) May 27, Monday, cold cloudy day. I went to Gow & Mc Lean's [illegible] and brought home a tie sill 10x10 29ft long & 1 piece 7x7 8ft long and 1 piece 7x7 16ft long for purloin posts at 4cts a foot then came down and took up the 5 girts we had here and at barn. In PM I went to J Skeoch and got 26 rafters. Willie drove Bella up to shanty in morning then came home took up load manure then plowed and harrowed green crop land. Kelleher put in his horse again. (27rafters) 28, Tuesday. Frost this morning. Sunny day and warm. I went to J Skeoch and brought home 27rafters in forenoon and in PM hauled sleepers into skids and hewed 8 of them. Willie drove Bella up in morning then came home and took load manure up to Strathallan and cultivated and harrowed turnip land. (27rafters & 2 Jin poles-flax seed sown, Rev R. W. Craig & Mr. Crag Returned) 29, Wednesday. Fine sunny day very warm. I hauled big stones in to barn foundation to rest the sill post on in AM and in PM went to J Skeoch and got the rest of the rest of the rafters 27 and two Jin poles to raise the barn with got home about 9o'clock after hard & wet work. Willie got Robinson to sow the flax seed again and he harrowed it. I took up a load manure in morning. Bella up at shanty to-day. Mr.& Mrs. RM Craig came home to-day after nearly six months absence in New Mexico. � (Sheep washed) May 30, Thursday, fine sunny day very warm. Willie and I washed the sheep in morning after I had taken up the load of rafters. Then I went up to barn and hauled in the sills inside the barn and 4 stones which we set for the posts. Willie and Malcolm hauled manure to-day cleaning out sheds etc and getting up for loads. Bella was up at framers to-day. (Barn foundation raised) 31, Friday, warm sunny day, I hauled 3 big stones to rest the shed posts on in AM and Willie hauled up two loads manure. In PM James Mann of Grand Valley came and raised the foundation of the barn with the block and tackle. June 1. Fine warm day; sunny. I skinned rafters to-day and Willie hauled five loads manure up to Strathallan. Father came up and helped with the rafters in afternoon. 2, Sunday. Fine sunny day warm. Mr. Craig home again preached to-day from the text "I am not ashamed of the gospel Jesus Christ etc.” In the evening, Mr. Hindley of Craigsholme preached St. Andrews to united congregation subject compromise taken from Pharoh and children of Serod. (Youngson & Robinson went to Mc Donald's this evening) June 3, Monday, sunny day very warm. Willie and Bella went up to shanty and I hauled up 3 loads manure in AM and in PM 2 loads from Felkirs which I got for straw to fill beds. Mr. McColm peeled rafters all day and Willie helped him (after making a road to haul the timber along the end of the barn.) and they finished them to-night for which I owe McColm $1.00. Paid Sam Robinson and Wm Youngson 1.00 went to McDonald's in the evening. Willie and I washed in the river at night. (Raised half of barn today) 4, Tuesday. Warm day sunny in AM clouded over in PM and rained a little at night looked like rain many times all day. We raised about half of the barn to-day. Jim Mann and Smellie had come last night and we didn't know hence were not up in the morning so soon as we might have been. (Raising in afternoon) 5, Wednesday. Raining mostly all forenoon cleared off some in PM passing dark clouds got colder. We did not raise any of the barn in forenoon. We raised all afternoon and got it all but front side and rafters raised. (Barn raising finished) June 6, Thursday. Cold in morning and more or less all day although a little warmer at night cloudy in forenoon and cleared off in PM. We finished raising the barn � to-day getting the rafters on between 2 and 3 o'clock. Paid Jim Mann $ 11.00 for the whole job. (7th June Sowed peas) 7, Friday. Fine sunny day temperate. I sowed 3 bags of our own pease on field No.1 Lilly dale as the oats are nearly all killed out . Willie brought up load manure and then harrowed the pease. In PM we planted 4 rows of potatoes 1 row of Early Shamrocks. 8,Saturday. Fine day sunny and moderately warm. We took up two loads manure to Strathallan and planted 10rows potatoes 1 1/2 being Rural New Yorkers. We left the houses out in the field to- night for the first time. Paid Gow and Mc Lean $102.80 for timber etc. in full up to date. Gave Nichols 102.80 order for hardware for barn to-night. 9, Sunday. Fine sunny day very warm. Mr. Craig preached morning and evening. In the morning from the text "The lord God is a sun and shield he will give grace and glory and no good thing will he with hold from them that walk uprightly", and in the evening on how to study the Bible. (6 bushels peas @ 10cts) June 10, Monday. Fine day sunny and very warm. We planted 6 more rows potatoes in AM and I hauled up 2 loads manure and started to plow the turnip land. In PM I plowed at turnips land and Willie went to Farrows and brought 6 bushels peas at 10cts a bushel. $4.20. We washed at the river at night. (Sowed 6 bushels peas; framers came this evening) 11, Tuesday. Fine day sunny and warm very dry weather. I sowed the six bushels pease we got at Farrows in field No.1 Lilly dale finishing all the blank then sowed some corn on sand hill Strathallan in PM. Willie got Lucy's I shoe set. 10cts then brought up load manure to turnip land and plowed in AM. In PM he brought up a load manure then rolled the pease I sowed. Jno Willie clipped 4 sheep in the evening. The framers came in the evening. Andrew Stephens put in his horse to pasture. (Moolie? sold) 12, Wednesday. Sunny day very warm. Bella and I went up to the framers and I hauled lumber to them all day except in afternoon I went to Miss Skeoch's funeral. Willie took up two loads manure to Strathallan and finished planting potatoes 4 rows. Sold "Blockhead " {Moolie?} to A Mills for $30.00 and received $1.00 on it. Mr. Mc Colm took the lumber off the old barn and sheep house to-day and I paid him$1.00. (sowed millet) June 13, Thursday. A shower of rain last night. Cloudy this morning cleared off then clouded and rained a little in the evening. Willie drove Mary up to shanty then I took up � a load manure and he took up gang plow. I helped Jno Willie to shear the lamb we didn't finish on Tuesday then plowed turnip land till noon and Willie gang plowed where the barley and oat were killed out with the frost on sand hill etc. In PM, Willie brought up another load of manure then we sowed some millet, a bushel of which we got from Mitchell and paid 2.00 (54 bushels shingles; sowed millet) 14, Friday. Sunny day warm but breezy. I went up to Gordonville to-day and got 54 bushels of shingles from E. Fords got dinner at Uncle Dodges. Willie sowed millet to-day. Took Myrtle to Fords 1.5. We are getting the shingles for $1.25 per square. (sowed millet)15, Saturday. Fine day sunny. We sowed the rest of the sand hill of millet then worked turnip land and sowed about 8 drills the first we have sowed. Bought a lb of turnip seed. Mary was up at shanty to-day the framers started sheeting to-day. Mrs. Clark put in cow. 16, Sunday. Fine day sunny and warm. Mr. Craig preached. (Commenced shingling barn) June 17 Monday, sunny and warm. Bella and I walked up to the shanty carrying up basket etc. I brought down the horses and took up load manure then drilled turnip land. Willie brought up the rest of the hardware from Nichol's then brought 3 loads manure in PM. I sowed more turnip drill. Willie got 3 lb turnip seed at Steele cost 54. The framers have got the barn nearly all sheeted and are commenced shingling. Smellie went to {butcherins?}. 18, Tuesday. Sunny day and warm very dry weather. Willie took up six loads manure and I drilled up 12 more rows and sowed them with turnips. I brought up 23 1/2 square shingles from Blacks. Robert Ross and wife came here to-day. 19, Wednesday. Cloudy and looked like rain but it didn't come. Warm. Willie took up a load and a half of manure finishing the turnip land and we nearly finished plowing it. I brought from Blacks saw mill 7 more bushels shingles making 28 square and 12 2x4 12 ft long scantling maple and spruce for sling track $12.00 per M also 2 10x1 spruce boards 12 ft long planed on one side. Robert & Mr. Ross Mrs {Ritchie?} Auntie Uncle Jim and Jamme were up at farm for supper. June 20, Thursday. Warm and cloudy but didn't rain. I did road work to-day hauling 4 loads gravel thus putting in 3 days have to pay for one day yet. Willie was not well, went to Doctor and got medicine for sore throat. A car load of lumber came from Hillsdale. � 21, Friday. Sunny and very warm. We hauled the lumber which came yesterday up to barn hemlock dressed pine and maple flooring. We took it in 6 loads but havnt measured it all yet. Our 5 fleeces weighed 43lb @20ct a lb. 8.60 22, Saturday. Warm and sunny. A little shower about 5 or 6 o'clock PM. I made the sling track to-day and we got some of it up. Willie finished plowing turnip land. Rob't Ross and wife went away to-day for Brantford. 23, Sunday. Fine day. Mr. Craig preached in morning on giving and in the evening on "The letter land". I remained at home in forenoon. Gave 50cts to Missionary committee. 24, Monday. Raining this morning a mild shower cleared off again and remained between cloudy and sunny. Willie got Lucy Slood at Templins cost 20cts paid 20, a box paint 35cts at Nichols 20cts of cabbage and 2 lbs Swede turnips and 1 lb greystone cost 56. (finished shingling of barn) June 24, (continued) I brought up 408 hemlock plank at $10.00 per M and 5 more dressed spruce boards 10 by 12 ft @12 per M from Blacks saw mill. We finished putting up the track in AM. In PM we drilled up 8 drills and sowed 4. The framers finished shingling to-day. 25, Tuesday. Sunny day. The framers finished for the time being one set doors on roof finished and portico belles on one mow floor laid and two threshing floors. We finished drilling the rest of the turnip land and sowed it to-day. Willie gang plowed some more of sand hill. Hugh Cameron drove his mother down to-day. I bought 25cts worth of paint at Nichols. Willie bought 35cts worth of paint at Nichols. (Sowed 1/2 B barn & millet) 26, Wednesday. Fine in forenoon till about eleven o'clock when it clouded over and thundered rained some in PM and again in the evening. We pulled mustard out of front field and gang plowed on sand hill in AM. In afternoon Willie drove Mrs. Cameron up to station then brought up half a bushel corn to saw. He got it at Groves paid 35cts for it I sowed the rest of the 35 millet then it rained and we came home in buggy with Lucy and put her out with the rest of the horses in field. John Shaw died to-day. (Sowed corn) June 27. Thursday. Cloudy and somewhat misty in morning cleared off sunny, got a little chilly at night. I sowed corn on sand hill in AM and went to Wm Clarks raising in PM. Willie scuffled mangolds and hoed corn etc. � 28, Friday. Fine day a little rain after dinner. I was at Clarks raising all day. Willie hoed mangolds to-day. He also went to Jno Shaw's funeral. Father paid E. Ford $ 33.75 for 27 square shingles. 29, Saturday. Fine day. Willie hoed mangolds. I went to Dunlops for scraper and made a gangway to one door of barn and hauled in the lumber. Andrew Stephen took out his horse. 30, Sunday. Looked like rain but didn't come. Mr. Craig preached in AM on the raising of Lazarus. I went to Methodist church at night and heard Robert Wilson preach to the foresters a good practical sermon from the text" Thou shalt love the Lord thy God with all thy heart some mind and strength and thy neighbour as thyself." July 1, Monday. Douglas Fergusson started to work here to-day to work a month for $12.00. He and Willie thinned carrots in AM and he got off in PM to play lacrosse. I fixed fence to keep cattle out of the pease in AM and Willie helped me in afternoon. Father and mother were up in PM. Willie took "Charlie" to Fords. 2,Tuesday. Sunny day. Willie rut the field below our barn. Dougal finished thinning mangols and hoed the corn and I scuffled the corn and started to cut the hay in field next town line. It is very poor. Annie and Maggie Skeoch were here for tea. Father got plan of house from Moffat. 3, Wednesday. Cloudy day very dry weather the sun a red ball through misty clouds. Willie cut hay next town line. Dougal hoed potatoes then helped me to fix car of slings. In PM I cut hay next T. Line. Douglas raked the barn field cut yesterday will {coaled?} it up and after me took in a small load. 4, Thursday. Cloudy day and dry. We finished cutting the hay next T. Line and rut mustard on post killed oats next it. We hauled in a load of hay off stack and another after supper half of field and half of stack hay. July 5, Friday, warm day, cloudy but no rain. Dougal put land plaster on turnips today. Willie and I finished taking in the hay off town line field and the stack 7 loads. Bella and Mary were at church. Mr. Craig preached. Dougal left tonight for a while. 6, Saturday, warm day, cloudy and sunny. Dougal came back this morning and Willie hauled in 2 loads mustard and a load the rest of the hay in new barn field. Jno Wilkie and I cleaned � the well in forenoon cost 75 In PM Dougal and Will plowed where we cut the mustard. I fixed up around barn. 7, Sunday, looked like rain and thundered in PM but no rain of any account, warm. Sacrament Sunday. Mr. Craig preached. 8, Monday, warm day rained a little in PM and in the evening. Dougal gangplowed today. Willie cut hay next Ford's and Lindale's . Geo Mc kingie put in his cow to pasture. 9, Tuesday, very cool, cloudy in morning, cleared off. Willie bought 12lbs rape seed at 8cts 96 got rake tooth 10cts and {sling?} 20 rape fixed 10. He went over to Salem in PM and got 200lbs flour $5.00. Father Willie Mary and I went up to select a site for the house and staked it off. July 9, continued, Dougal harrowed what he gangplowed yesterday in AM and in PM drilled up the potatoes and went over corn with weeder. We finished cutting the hay we were at yesterday and Dougal raked up some after supper. Father bought a garden line 100 ft 15cts. Geo Bowley gave in tender for stonework of house $40 with board. 10, Wednesday, fine day, sunny and warm, dark blue sky passing clouds. Bowley helped us to stake out the site for house and we bargained with him to build the stone work for $38 and board and $3 off that for hay I sold him in spring of 94. Dougal raked hay all day. Willie at hay field, west of barn Strathallan and we got it raked and coaled {pow?} crop. We took in half of field next Lindale's 1/2 load then brought home waggon to take up straw. Mr. Cameron came from Galt tonight. (sowed rape) 11, Thursday. Fine day, clouded over in PM and a few drops rain fell. Willie and Dougal hauled up 2 loads of straw from barn at Ferndale and took in 3 loads hay he cut yesterday thus finishing haying. I started to dig out the foundation of house today: finished sowing rape in PM and took over Fords sower. Walter Cameron came down for his mother today. July 12, Friday, cloudy day rained at intervals all afternoon. Willie and Dougal hauled up 2 loads straw and 3 loads stones to house foundation and scuffled mangols at night. I worked at house foundation today. 13, Saturday, cloudy day, cool. Dougal scuffled corn in forenoon and helped Willie to haul stones to house in PM. Willie and I worked at house foundation in forenoon and I almost finished it in PM. Peter Ross came to Uncle Jims with his two bags tonight. Thomas came � home from St Joseph also Nell & Tom with Ross. We let brickwork of house to Elgie tonight for $90.00 I bought pair boots 1.25 14, Sunday, cloudy day. Mr. Craig preached. 15, Monday, cloudy day, rained at noon and at night. Dougal hoed turnips and Willie and I opened sand pit in PM. In forenoon I finished house foundation and Willie scuffled turnips. I went to Moffat at night to see about the house he is to finish complete for $3.00. I got $2.50 from Johnson for two months horse pasture. July 16, Tuesday. Fine day rained a little in morning. Dougal cut thistles at Ferndale in AM. Willie sunk crib for water for masons for house. I bought up 58 bushels lime from Kilm. In PM, I bought up a load of stone 1/4 of a load from Gows. Then we hauled 4 loads stones from Strathallan and sand to house. Tom Godfrey mixed mortar in PM, we got pattern from Moffat for barn window. 17, Wednesday, fine day, we worked at house foundation hauling sand and stones. Watt worked at the stonework in PM. Johnson put in a house to pasture and Curie Robinson a horse and salt. 18, Thursday, fine day, cool in morning warm day, we worked at house foundation today. I brought up another load of stones from Gows. Bowley and Watt both building to-day. Dougal scuffled turnips in PM. 19, Friday, rained some in morning and in afternoon. I hauled 2 loads stones from Ferndale in AM and in PM hauled stones from place also brought up rest of frame from Moffatts. Dougal thinned {turnips?} in AM and scuffled in PM. Father and {Messrs?} Grieve Wm Taylor Alex Taylor Forbes Clark and James Mills were up at place in the evening. July 20, Saturday, fine day, looked like rain, but didn’t come. Dougal hoed turnips in forenoon and scuffled corn in PM. I brought up a load of stones from Ferndale then another from quarry. We hauled 4 loads earth to barn embankment in PM. Kate Clyne came here in evening train. I bought a poke for a horse cost 40cts. 21, Sunday, rained in morning then cleared off then a little in PM. Mr. Craig preached. 22, Monday, fine day. We hauled 2 loads stones to masons. Dougal hoed turnips I bought 2lbs paris green 55cts and we put some on 1/3 of potatoes after supper we took the poke back. � 23,Thursday, fine day, sunny and warm. We finished paris greening potatoes. Dougal hoed. I brought a load stones from quarry thus working the cord and Willie brought a load from Ferndale. In PM I bought up 50 bushels lime then 12 18ft long 2x10 joists and 31 16ft 2x10. 24, Wednesday, fine day, hazy and cloudy, rained a little at night. Lucy was sick this morning and we got Howie up. She is better tonight. We took up a load stones from Ferndale, I went to Dunlops and bought a sheep. July 24, (continued) for $6.00. he was to [illegible] and bring down in the morning. In PM I brought from Blacks 4 2x10 20ft long joists 12 2x10 16ft and 8 2 x 10 14 ft. Dougal hoed turnips in AM and in PM went to Lacrosse match between Seaforth and Fergus. Fergus beat 4 to 3. 25, Thursday, fine day, Wm Allan David Watson and myself hauled bricks from the station and got up 10 loads, emptying a car and some of another. (hauled brick of stone) 26, Friday, fine day, rained at night. David Watson and myself hauled bricks today again. I got lend of Jim Gows Lime waggon took up a load stones then a load brick in AM. David hauled 2 loads in AM. In PM, we got Charley Ferguson to help and we got up 4 loads. Allan also took up a load in morning that he had in last night. Arthur came home to-day from St Joseph. The masons have the house foundation nearly ready for joists. (hauled brick) 27, Saturday, rained more or less all last night and during the forenoon. Dougal and I cleaned up in barn in AM and in PM we hauled up two loads bricks. The masons did not work to-day at house. July 28, Sunday, fine day cool. Mr. Craig preached in AM and Geo Fergusson spoke in the evening on the Boston convention. 29, Monday, cloudy day rained a sprinkling in PM and a little in the evening. We got Jim Monism and Dougal at station and with Charley and myself at farm and Willie driving. We got up the rest of the loads of brick 4 loads, and in PM I went to Blacks saw mill and brought up to scantling 2x4, 12ft long and 7 2x10 14ft long. The masons got the house foundation ready for the joists to-day. The grasshoppers are eating nearly all our turnips. 30, Tuesday, cloudy day, quite cold, rained heavy during last night. Dougal trimmed turnips in AM and I harrowed the turnip land where the turnips had destroyed by drought, fly and grasshoppers about {illegible} of the land preparatory to sowing greystones then I went over � the late corn with the weeder. In PM, we hauled earth to the gangway and Willie sowed greystones 2 Ibs for which he paid 50cts. The Arthur Sunday school picnic was held at Elora rocks and the Camerons were here for dinner. July 31, Wednesday. Between cloudy and sunny quite cold and very windy. Dougal hoed turnips then helped us to load earth on the waggon in AM. In PM, he went to home having completed his month. We hauled more earth to gangway and finished the connection of the ditch in pasture field that we couldn’t do last fall for water. Bowley and Tom Godfrey worked at house foundation in PM. (joists of house laid) August 1, Thursday. Fine day, cool, Bowley and Godfrey work at foundation to-day and Moffat and Jim Moore laid the joists. We hauled sand and stones and I got binder ready to cut.Mr. Hyatt was buried today. 2, Friday, fine day, warmer. We cut the barley to-day. Bowley and Godfrey worked at house foundation all day. We got 25lbs binder twine at Mennies at 4 1/2cts a lb $1.63. 3, Saturday, Rained a little last night fine day. Bowley and Godfrey worked at house foundation. Willie and I hauled 2 loads {shaff?} from barn at Ferndale up to new barn and 2 loads up to stable. Paid Bowley $10.00 on house foundation at night. August 4, Sunday, rained a few drops last night warm day. This being 4th anniversary of Mr. Craig's pastorate in Melville church. the occasion was distinguished by Rev Dr. Parsons of Knox church Toronto preaching morning and evening. His morning text was Ephesians 3:3 and in the evening 2 Cor 5;20. 5,Monday, fine day, sunny. Bowley worked at house foundation himself to-day. We took in the barley in PM 2 loads including rakings. Willie scuffled potatoes. In AM, father, mother and Bella went to hear Mr. Craig lecture on New Mexico. 6, Tuesday, cloudy day rained about 5 o'clock PM. I got knotter of binder mended at Templin cost 25 cts in account and Willie hauled sand. In PM, I took some maple lumber over to Elora to get cut into flooring and brought from Salem 200lbs flour at 225 per 100lbs bran @88cts and 100lbs shorts @$110 making in all $6.30. Willie scuffled mangoes and corn. Bowley and Charley Fergusson worked at house foundation painting. August 7, Wednesday. Cloudy day rained last night. Fergus civic holiday. Willie and mother went up to Gordonville and got home about 10 o'clock PM. I took up 10 bushels lime to � house and Bowley and Charlie worked all day. Father cleaned up brush etc. around barn and orchard. I hauled sand to masons in AM. 8, Thursday, fine day, we worked at house area wall etc. in AM and in PM went to picnic at Mc Allisters, Willie Mary and I got $3.00 from Kelcher for pasture of house. Smith of Erin brought a load of stone window sills. Mrs. Ritchie's niece arrived to-day. 9, Friday, rained heavily last night cloudy day. I went to Elora for the flooring and took 100ft of maple boards for which I received $120. My other load cut into 364ft @ $5 per M for cutting cost $1.82 and I got 54ft @$20 per M $1.08 making 2.90mims. $1.20 and I paid him in full $150. In PM, Willie started to plow at Strathallan and I did sundries. Bowley finished house foundation in AM. 10, Saturday, rained last night again. Fine day warm. Smellie and Sam Robinson back again made door in barn. We got up rest of straw from Ferndale barn 2 loads. I bought a poke at Nichols in evening cost 35cts. Put it on here. I bought 1000ft lumber from Blacks @ $7.00 per M on account. August 11,Sunday, rained heavily in forenoon, afternoon and evening at intervals. Mr. Craig preached in AM. Dr. McKay of Formosa addressed a was meeting of Sunday school scholars in PM and at night spoke to united congregation St Andrews and ours a crowded church to the outside doors. (brought up door &window frame, lumber) 12, Monday, misty in morning cleared off five. Farmers at barn. Able & Deans mixing mortar for house preparatory for starting tomorrow. I got 50 bushels lime from Gows and took up bricklayers tools. In PM I got 23 16ft 2x10 planks from Blacks and bricklayers planks from English church then brought the door and window frames for {illegible} floor of house. (House Commence, Lumber) 13,Tuesday, fine day warm. Elgie and Newman in to-day started building house. I brought up 570ft $ 7.00 per M lumber and 18 2x8 14ft long planks to finish barn floor in PM got pint shellach at Minnies in account. Willie got 70cts boa painted and linseed oil at Minnies. Willie got 12 2"2x 10 18ft long elm joists for granary. Willie Beattie helped me to fix the bounder in PM. Sold A Mills. Bessie and Reddie for $54 received $100 (humber) August 14, Wednesday, fine day warm. Bricklayers at house today, again and Smellie & Sam at barn. I brought up 5 sill stones and a bound from E. church and 80 beveled � bricks from Dix's. in PM, brought up 220 ft beam of Gilead @$8.00 per M and 70 2x4 scantling and 8 4x4 pieces. (cut wheat) 15, Thursday, fine day. Bricklayers and farmers working today. I brought up trusses in forenoon and in PM we cut some of the wheat. (finished cutting wheat, sawed 30 April 108 days in maturing) 16, Friday, Bricklayers worked at house today. Farmers away. We cut the rest of the wheat today and what oats were left below maple grove. Willie got 4 thimbles for chimneys cost 35cts. Smith came with the rest of the stones paid C Fergusson & J {Morrison?} each. (thunder storm, pulled pease, calf) 17, Saturday, fine day till afternoon when it clouded over and a most terrific wind storm with thunder and lightning followed by heavy rain and {some?} hail swept the country. The bricklayers at work till the rain after the storm we found it had washed all the joints of to-day work. We pulled pease in forenoon till about 11 o'clock when I went to Hodgls and got 10 iron put in pea rake cost Effie calved to-day a bull calf. August 18, Sunday, fine day rained some in evening. Mr. Craig preached in AM and Mr. Moody in evening from text ”we are ambassadors from Christ etc. ” (posts at Blacks, finished pulling potter peas sawed 4th May 107 days to maturity) 19, Monday, cool day between cloudy and sunny rained a few drops in PM. Bricklayers on till 3 o’clock then went to Larosse match Fergus and Toronto. Smellie and Sam on today doing stall posts. I got 24posts from Corbitt @8cts each $ 2.08 and 4 7x7 cedar posts 10 ft long @$10 per M. 2.35 and at Blacks and brought up rest of windows for house upper story. In PM, we pulled the rest of the potter pease. Smellie helping us after supper. (lumber) 20, Tuesday, cool in morning, dark clouds passing over a blue sky. Late in afternoon rained and afterwards a heavy shower accompanied by strong wind thunder and lightning. We help Smellie to get in stall posts by cleaning away wood & stones and digging postholes. The bricklayers got house ready for upper joists to-day. I brought up from Blacks sawmill, 2 cedar posts 7x7, 10ft and one 4x7 , 10ft and 14 square of shingles. 21, Wednesday, fine day very cool. Smellie and Sam finished stable for time being getting in all the posts. Willie and I digging the postholes. Martignori John & Nelson came to-day to see if we were ready for him, and went away after dinner, we not � August 21, (continued) being ready. We hauled in a load pease after supper. the bricklayers were not on to-day. Mrs. Richie and niece Annie Forsythe over in the evening. Father paid Smellie $28 on account of barn. (4 loads wheat, 4 loads peas (potter)) 22 Thursday, cool and Fine. We took in the wheat loads and four loads of pease. (3 loads potter peas) 23. Friday, fine day, looked like rain but didn’t come till evening. We hauled in the rest of potter pease 3 loads in forenoon. In PM, Moffat put in upper joists on house. Willie painted window frames and I got sand out of cellar foundation. Bella and Mary went to Elora with Lucy in PM to see about Mary eyesight. Bought a poke at Nichols. 24,Saturday, rained considerably last night and more or less all AM till about eleven o’clock blue sky with passing rain cloudy in PM, we did sundry jobs put a lock in granary door. 25, Sunday, fine day clear bright sky, warm. Mr. Craig preached in morning from text” Behold now in the accepted time etc. and in the evening from.” August 26, (cutting oats, scuffing potatoes, pulling peas ) Monday, Fine day sunny and warm. The bricklayers worked this afternoon and Sandy Able all day. I brought up 50 bushels from Gows kiln and 21 2x6 12ft scantling 18ft 55 2x6 12ft and 12 2x9 12ft. in PM we started to cut the remaining oats in Q&R field then Willie scuffled potatoes after supper and I pulled some pease at top of field. (pulled multiplier peas sowed II May =108 days finished cutting oats sowed 24 bush an 2.3 April = 126 days) 27 Tuesday, Fine day looked like rain in AM warm day. The bricklayers were on to-day all day. We pulled the multiplier pease in AM and in PM put 3 horses in binder and cut the rest of the oats we started yesterday thus finishing cutting for this year. (pulled Prince Albert peas, saved 14May = 106 days commence flax pulling), 28 Wednesday, Fine day warm look like rain more or less all day and rained very heavily in the evening. The bricklayers worked all day. We pulled the Prince Albert pease and plowed some in PM. Robinson had a flax {[illegible} this afternoon pulling our flax. They got considerable done. Geo little started pulling flax to-day at $4.50 per acre. August 29, Thursday, Fine day warm. Bricklayers worked all day. I scuffled what turnips are left of the grasshopers and Willie got sand in AM and in PM Willie scuffled mangols and some corn and I scrapped of some more earth to get more sand ready for Martignori. Geo � Little pulled flax to-day. (2 loads peas, Uncle George Brick 550 ) 30, Friday. Fine day sunny and warm. The Bricklayers finished the house all but chimneys and wat of plaster. We got sand for house and barn in AM and in PM. Hauled in 2 loads of multiplier pease. Uncle George of Chelsy was up at farm in afternoon. We brought up 550 bricks from Hamiltons to make {Vce?} chimneys. 31, Saturday, clouded over in forenoon and rained a few drops about 10 o’clock cleared off in PM and got exceedingly windy and very cold at night. The bricklayers were on in AM built a chimney and plastered went away in PM in account of wind. We hauled in 3 loads of pease in AM and in PM thus finishing the pease in field opposite barn. Five loads multiplier and 3 loads Prince Albert. September 1, Sunday, Mr. Craig preached in Melville in AM and Mr. Mullan just returned from old county to united congregation at night in St Chedraus. Fine clear sunny day cool at night. September 2, Monday, Fine day sunny and cool. Moffats gang started to put in roof of house to-day. I brought up 20 14m 2x4 14ft 2x6 30 12ft 2x6 and 25 12ft 2x4 from Blacks sawmill and nails for Moffat then we brought in a load oats from {frost?} field before dinner. In PM we finished taking in the out 2 more loads also a slingful of pease we got out of the furrows then I went to Blacks Mill and bought up 100 ft hemlock sheeting @ $7.00 per M. Stewart and Colin were up at farm nearly all day. This being “Labor Day” father had a holiday day and was up at farm. 3, Tuesday, Fine day sunny and warm. I got 5 bushels of lime at Gows Lime Kiln and took up the farming mill. Willie went to Elora or Salun rather and got 200lbs flour $4.00 and 1 bag bran 1 bag shorts and some hen feed $1.55. the carpenters got sheeting nearly all on the house. Geo McLutyre and Tom Steele came from Toronto on bicycles. I start to plow in large pasture field. 4, Wednesday, Fine in forenoon rained more or less in afternoon. I brought up rest of the house lumber from Blacks 85 2x4 12ft scantlings 250ft $7.00 sheeting on forenoons load and in PM. September 4, continued, 175 2x 1 1/2 12ft strapping 10 3x2 12ft scantling and 8 5x3/4 12ft spruce ridge boards and 10 6x 3/4 12ft ridge boards. The carpenters worked at home all day. We started to cut down willows in large pasture field in PM. The firebell send Willie and I peel � mell down town just now to find that a small fire in Beattie foundry had been put out without the fireengine. 5, Thursday, Fine day Martignori and gang came to-day to finish painting barn. I got 50 bushels lime at Kier then brought up the flooring for upstairs of house, In PM we got sand for masons. The carpenters finished shingling and Newman and Sandy Able worked all day finished plastering and put up me chimney. Gorge McLutyre and 3cm Steele up at farm on bicycles. 6, Friday, Fine day, sunny, Martigrom and gang at work all day also carpenters got floor nearly laid. Thomas Kerr put deck roof on to-day cost $10.00. Elgire and Newman finished the last chimney thus finishing their contract. We hauled sand etc. In PM, I took a load flax to Elora 3430lbs gross. Didn’t weigh the waggon yet. September 7, Saturday. Fine day rain around us in PM but none here. The masons and carpenters both worked all day. I took a load flax to Elora in PM gross weight 3740, waggon 1150, net 2590 the net of yesterday’s load was 2280 at $11.00 per ton,2 paid Nichols bill at night $27.00. received from Curvy Robinson 50cts in account of horse pasture $1.75. Received from Jackson $4.50 for 3 months horse pasture. Bought necktie 20cts. (sow pigged 8 young pigs) 8, Sunday, Rainy like all day but didn’t rain much Fine sunny day and cool, Mr. Cabowm preached in morning on the perseverance of the saints about excuses for not becoming Christians. Thomas Hamilton lead the singing. 9, Monday, Rained a little in morning and in afternoon. Louis Martignori Nelson and J Oakes finished the barn to-day. The carpenters worked at hours. I took load flax 2030lbs to Taylors @$11.00 per ton. Willie attended masons I bound flax. Robinson finished pulling flax. 10, Tuesday, Fine sunny day, we bound and hauled 3 loads flax to-day to Taylors 2070 lbs, 1900 lbs and 1740 lbs at $11.00. We had Malcolm binding in afternoon. The carpenters got house ready for plasterers. September 11, Wednesday, fine day very warm, we hauled 2 loads flax to Taylors 2070 and 1840 and got me in and put it in little barn ready for morning thus getting all dry stuff off the field. We have had considerable trouble shaking the earth off the roots to make it sell. 12, Thursday, fine day cloudy and cooler, t took load flax to mill 190 lbs and settled up with Taylor. gross receipts $75.13 deduct seed $12.50 net $42.63. we took up to house from � Blacks 50 bunches 4ft faths and 50 4 1/2ft faths. Jim Carleton putting them on to-day. Willie went to Mills thrashing in PM. Bella and Mary went to Elora and got flax money there $26.58. 13, Friday, very cool in morning and evening warm about noon. Fine sunny day. We hauled a load of sawdust to home and in PM we pulled about half of the pease next Q.S.Road. 14, Saturday, Sunshiny day but very cool, I got 2 bushels rye at station that Mitchel from Guelph at 65cts a bushel and sowed it where I sowed rape which was eaten by grasshopers. Willie cut corn. In PM we pulled more pease. Opened tenders for painting Wm Mc Cullah’s lowest $ 84.00 accepted. Paid Ms Robinson $1.80 for pulling balance of flax. September 15, Sunday, rear frost during night, corn, potatoes, etc frozen, cloudy and rainy like. Mr. Craig preached morning and evening. Mr. Fergusson died to-day (Beech & Maple) 16, Monday, rained during night, fine sunny day warm. I took Elgies planks trusses etc. down to English church, and in PM we took up load beech and maple 1 1/2 plank we had here and I opened some more sand pit and Willie cut down corn after supper we pulled rest of the pease. (Pig killed )17, Tuesday, fine day. We hauled in 5 loads pease to-day. In forenoon Willie cut corn and I worked at sand pit. John Wilkie came about 5 o’clock and killed pig white one which will probably weigh 240 lbs more or less. Jimmie Mac {Mamara?} lathing at house all day. 18, Wednesday, Rained very heavily last night and cloudy all day. Willie went to Wm Taylors thrashing with team and get home between 10 &11 o’clock after which we put up the pig. I got tooth pulled this morning 25cts. In PM we got sand etc. Mary and Nellie went to Elora in PM and Mary got spectacles al Smiths cost $400. Jim Mac lathing all day. Bo’t shaving soap 10cts. September 19,Thursday. Fine in afternoon cloudy and rained a little in forenoon. Mary Auntie and Maggie McIntyre went up to Grand Valley with Lucy today. We plowed a little bound and stoked corn and cut millet to-day. Jimmie Mac lathing. 20, Friday. Fine sunny day very warm, we cut corn and bound flax in forenoon and took over a load corn to barn. In afternoon we took up the load corn putting it on hay with alternate rows of corn and “hay and straw”. Willie raked up the millet we cut yesterday and I cut corn meanwhile then we took over to barn a load millet then took in a load pease. Jimmie Mac � lathing all day. Mary and auntie came home at night. Mr. Watson started for St Joe to see about getting land and is going to look at ours. 21, Saturday. Fine sunny day very warm, we hauled in the rest of the pease to-day six loads. Jimmie Mac lathing all day. Malcolm Campbell went to Armstrongs and Fords thrashing for us to-day. 22, Sunday. Fine sunny day. Warm. Mr. Craig preached morning and evening the evening text was ‘Thou shalt be missed. ”Professor Mailtard led the singing to-day and gave general satisfaction. September 23, Monday. Cooler and windy at times looked like rain. Peter Stewart and Colin went away in morning CPR train. I drove them up to the station and their trunks etc. We put on the rest of the flax a big load then put in horses to feed and I got a dinner then started for Elora about half past eleven. I got $9.00 per ton and had in 2870lbs and got $12.81. After getting home we hauled 2 load millet and brought some down in waggon. Jimmie Mac lathing all day. 24, Tuesday. Cool morning fine sunny day. I took up 60 bushels lime from Gows in AM and 20 lbs lath nails. In PM we hauled in a load millet then I took team with to Wilsons got Dick shod 20 cts and brought up load sand from Fergussons pit 38cts. 25,Wednesday. Fine day. I got load sand from Fergussons pit in AM. We hauled water for Mr. Chapman who is mixing mortar today and some sand from [illegible] after which we hauled in corn to other barn and the rakings of the millet. Jimmie Mac lathing all day. 26,Thursday. Rained very heavily nearly all last night thunder and lightning cleared off in Sep 26, (continued) morning and remained fine sunny day but cool. Willie plowed and cut the rest of the millet to-day I cleaned granary stable etc. Chapman and Jimmie Mac working all day. We took out Johnsons horses to-night. 27,Friday. Cloudy in forenoon and raining a little got colder. I took up a load sand from Fergussons after having brought 170lbs of dust a Wilsons for 59 cts. In PM Willie plowed and I did sundry jobs around house and barn. Jimmie and Davy at work all day. Duncan and Porter came in afternoon. 28, Saturday. White frost this morning cool sunny day rained at night. Willie brought up a load sand from Fergussons then looked for colts with Lucy in buggy found them about noon � along L-Line. I brought up window sash for home in PM and raked and washed the rest of the millet Willie got load sand form Gordan Street and hauled in 3 loads corn. Porter and Jimmie lathing and Davy and Duncan mixing. 29 Sunday. Cold day cloudy and raining at intervals heavy frost in morning. Sacrament Sunday. Mr. McKay preached morning and evening. In morning from text “And grace for grace” and in evening from Genesis 12:1-3. Dr wardrobe was also present and spoke. September 30, Monday. Frosty in morning and very cold all day, cold wind and sleet at intervals. Moffat fitted window sash in morning. Plasters in all day got 2 rooms upstairs done Mr. McCullah painting sash in PM. Willie plowed in pea field and I banked house. Bought 86 bushels and 26 lbs vats from J Mc Crown for 24cts a bushel cost $26. 82. He took them to Semples to get chopped. We went to ordination of Jimmie Pow as missionary to China in evening. Mr. Lassel presided and {Meson?} Strahan Craig and McKay spoke a crowded house. October 1, Tuesday, frosty morning cool day sunny, I took a load of the chopped oats in morning and plowed till noon then took the rest in PM and plowed in afternoon. Willie went to Dunlops thrashing for J Hamilton. Plasterers got hall and bedroom down stairs and rest of upstairs done Mr. McCullah painting in PM chop cost $1.40. 2,Wednesday, fine day, cool, Willie went to Elora and got 20 bushels wine for putty @ 13 cts bushel $2.60 he also brought 15 bushels for Hodge. I plowed in forenoon with colt and in PM we hauled in the rest of the lying corn. The plasterers finished today except [illegible] and some floating Jno Davis thrashed. 3, Thursday, fine sunny day. Plasterers finished and run the putty today. I plowed with colts and Willie hauled water we took in the rest of the millet one load. Bella Willie and I at show in evening. October 4, Friday, fine sunny day. We plowed in forenoon and all went to show in the afternoon except father. Hugh Cameron and Hattie were down to-day and went to the show. 5, Saturday. Fine sunny day, Willie plowed all day and I raked where the millet was and also the short corn we cut with mower and we took it in on the wagon in the evening. James Johnson was here in afternoon. � 6, Sunday. Fine sunny day. Mr. Craig preached in AM and Peter Scott preached in the evening from Rom. 8:15a very good sermon. The vote on Professor Maittand as presenter was No’s 103 Yes’s 100. 7, Monday. Rained last night cloudy more or less all day and rained at intervals. Willie plowed all day. I cleaned up etc in AM and in PM went to Salem and bought 500 lbs flour @ $1.65 per 100lbs cost $8.25 also 100lbs shorts 85cts $9.10 in all left 250lbs flour there. 8, Tuesday. Cold day frost in morning very windy all day and cold between sunny and cloudy snowed some in PM and evening. Willie plowed all day finishing pea field and I hauled earth to barn embankment with road scraper. Dan MacDonald brought thrashing machine ready for Thursday.Wm Robson took away some plaster I sold to Hugh Black for $2.00 Geo six took out his six cattle he put in on 23 May. October 9, Wednesday. Sunny and cloudy very cold, frost in morning ice on water. Willie plowed all day in front field. I cleaned up ready for thrashing. “Charlie” up in PM plowing. A fire alarm at night Bea this foundry. 10, Thursday. Fine sunny day cool. We thrashed this forenoon got the wheat oats barley and 1/2 the pease done. Willie took separator to Simples in PM then we took in the rest of the corn two loads on waggon box. Aunt Aggie came from Toronto tonight in route to Mildmay. Geo Johnson had another daughter. 11, Friday. Raining all forenoon and in the evening again cloudy all day. Willie lathed cellar. Aunt Aggie went away on noon train. We drove her up in buggy. Went to Capt Beattie’s funeral in PM masons workman and volunteers at it. Bo’t 1 lb lath nails at Nichols. Dr James Ross of Brantford here to-day. Took 2 cats up to barn. 12, Saturday. Cloudy day with occasional sunshine cleared off at night cool and northern lights. Willie plowed and I banked up barn. We paid J Gov in full balance of lime money $ 23.25. Wm McCulluh up in PM painting sash I took him a bag of pease. We brought furniture from D.Russel’s at night. October 13, Sunday. Fine day. Mr. Craig preached morning and evening. Miss Wilkie and the youngest of the Hyatts buried today. 14, Monday. Fine sunny day Frost in morning and a little cloudy in forenoon. Smellie working at barn to-day again putting stops on window frames etc. We started to take up our potatoes � to-day aided by Charlie Fergusson who is getting 2 bags potatoes a day. We got up six rows and got about 2 waggon boxfulls and brought 10bags down here besides. 15, Tuesday. Fine sunny day, somewhat cloudy in PM.I brought up windows for barn from Davees in PM cost altogether $11.78. Smellie and Sam both working to-day. We took up potatoes today again helped by Charlie, got 7 rows done 2 waggon loads; and a dozen bags which we brough down at night. I got 18cts worth stuff at Nichols renew nails lathes etc. 16, Wednesday. Cloudy day rained all day at intervals. Smellie and Sam working all day. Wm Fergusson worked at potatoes in forenoon and 2 hours in PM, Charlie having gone to Grand Valley. I brought up stuff from Moffats for eves, gable etc. and Jack Moffat and Scott they put up scaffold and left. We got about 5 drills potatoes 1 1/2 loads. I went to Blacks mill in PM and got 720ft 3 in Tamarack plank 16ft long to floor the horse stable. 17, Thursday. Frost in morning. Windy cold between cloudy and sunny, rained some in forenoon. Smellie and Samuel October 17, continued, up in morning laid sleepers in horse stable for floor then went away. We picked the rest of the potatoes left from yesterday 12 bags, then put in rest of day filling in between sleepers in horse stable. Jack Moffat and Scott at eve all day. 18, Friday. Fine sunny day not so cold. We mixed the mortar and laid it on horse stable floor and Smellie and Sam laid the floor and put up some stalls. Father worked at farm all day mixing mortar and banking house etc. I went to Sow o McLeans bash in PM but got no lumber came back to Blacks and took up 15 2x4 elm scantling 12 ft long and 1,2 x2 1/2. Willie picked 2 rows potatoes in PM got 15 bags. Moffats finished eaves etc. today. Mrs. See more of Mount Forest here in evening. 19, Saturday. Cloudy day got colder as the day advanced and quite a snow storm about 4 o’clock snowed at intervals all evening. Smellie and Sam at barn to-day. I got 520ft 1 1/2in elm plank 12ft long 45 pieces 1x3 12ft long or 135ft and 3 boards 11in x 10ft or 29 1/5ft at Blacks and 5lbs 4in nails 4 in strap hinges and some bolts and wood screws at Nichols. We took up the rest of the potatoes 3 rows getting 18 or so bags. 20,Sunday. Ground all covered with snow 1 1/2 inches thick and snowed more or less all day with intervals of sunshine frosty day and got very frosty at night. Mr. Craig preached in morning on “Faith” and in evening on the appearance of brightness round about Ezekiel1, 27&28. � December 4/94 Barn Memorando. Stonework ---set to Louis Martignori $115 back wall 70 ft long 10 ft high 24 m at bottom tapering to 24 at top put large boulders in the bottom of this wall and let the stonework be built far enough away to allow for the biggest ones to be put in. Get bond timber put in for silo. Two end walls each 60ft long 10ft high. Get tiles put in near the top for ventilators, get all necessary bind timber for calf pens box cupboard built in behind horse stable and timber for harrness {pirs?}. Get iron tie rings built in the stonework. 1895 October 21. Monday. Very cold day. 12 degrees of frost during the night. Sunny day but frosty air. Snow melted some. Smellie and Sam at barn all day. Willie went to Blacks and got 6 boards 1 inch thick 3ft them 8 in wide and 3 10 inches wide 4 of them 12ft long and the rest 10ft. We sold our 6 white pigs to Cassie and took them to scales they weighed 1010lbs and we got {3 ¼?} cts a lb and received $37.87cts. I plowed in PM and Willie lathed cellar. I got 50more bolts at Nichols. 22. Tuesday. Fine day, frosty in morning but not so cold as yesterday. Smellie and Sam at barn all day, rather worked at banking home etc. all day. We took up our carrots and 2 loads mangols all with shaws on and in PM I went to Blacks and got 17 inch boards spruce 12 inches wide and 12ft long, 26 6 in wide& 14 ft long and 8, 5 inches wide & 14ft long, also, 7, 1 1/2 in inch plank alm {illegible} 12 inches wide and 12 ft long and 7 pieces 2 ½ {illegible} ft long, also 100 bolts at Nichols. Wm McCullah went to Guelph in PM {illegible} and Fred Mc Gladdeny {illegible} painted . Mary has been up at shanty ever since Smellie. For more information on James Ross check out the “Meet the Diarists” page under “Discover” on our website: ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. 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Scanned Manuscript & Typed Transcription UG Transcription Progress Scripto transcription progress Done Extracted Text ��������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� James Ross (1869-1953) 1894-1895 Diary Transcribed by Rural Diary Archive Volunteers 1894 Farm Journal and Account Book October 8 Monday morning cold and cloudy and remained so during the day. Willie Sanderson and his father came up home early this morning the former to help up with our potatoes and the latter to endeavor to sell us one of his diggers. We bought the plow and digger combined and of our seventeen rows of potatoes we took up nine rows and got between fifty or sixty bushels. In the evening I went to the R. T of T. Bought of Wm Sanderson his combined plow and potato digger for $15 payable in two payments one $7.50 the incoming winter and the other $7.50 a year later {in column} @$5.00 9 Cloudy day. In the forenoon I hauled three loads of hardwood to G D. Fergusson amounting in all to nearly three cords for which I received eleven dollars in the afternoon I worked at the drain in the field at the north side of railway at Ferndale, while Willie drew out some manure for Mr Mills then went to Strathross and harrowed some land which we had plowed out of sod two inches deep. {in column} G 11.00 10 Cold cloudy and very rainy looking all day. I finished the drain I was at yesterday and Willis plowed in the field in the forenoon in the afternoon we plowed in the same field (no. 3 of Ferndale?) next the bush breaking up a piece of new land in the centre of the field composed of swamp muck full of roots and some stumps. It is exceedingly slow work and one is kept busy picking out the roots etc. Wm Shortreed got a pig from us last night and I went over to see it weighed this morning. It went 84 lbs dressed and at 6 cent a lb came to C 5.04 {this is a farm journal so the 5 appears in a separate column from the 04 } 11 Cold, cloudy and looked like rain and indeed was raining some in the morning later on in the day the sun shone and the sky cleared but it continued windy and at intervals clouded over and rained a little. The District Council R T of T {Royal Templars of Temperance} was held in Fergus to-day. This puts me in mind that yesterday I received from the Whitehead and Hoag Co. a badge and catalogue of badges in return for which I am to try and get an order from our Council. The badge is reversible a device which is but recently patented by the Co. one side is for funeral parade and the other side is for ordinary wear I am well pleased with it. To return to the D.C. being convenor of the billeting committee I went to the � 9:20 train to meet the delegates. There were a rather small number and they were easily disposed of. We had the October 11 {1894 written vertically} District Councillor for tea. Willie plowed in field No. 3 in AM and harrowed at Strathross in PM the land we plowed shallow and intend plowing again this fall. We delivered 5 pigs which we had previously sold to Cassie for $4.50 per cwt. four of them had been kept in the pen and one outside along with four others the pen fed ones were fatter but as they were weighed in a bunch we had no means of finding their respective weights. They weighed 760 lbs which at $4.50 comes to $34.20 minus 10 cts for weighing C $34.10 {in column} 12 Raining in the morning and had been during the night. We plowed in field No.3 - finished the piece of new land and almost finished the rest of the field. Willie brought up eight chickens from Wm Bergens last night which we gave $1.50 for 1.50 {in column}we also each got a hat yesterday at 50 cts each {1.00 in column} Wm. Shortreed also got another pig last night 13 Cold day and cloudy Dr Robertson superintendent missions of North West preached in the forenoon and gave a very interesting account of the progress of mission in the N.W. 14 Very cold in the morning a quite thick ice on the tub of water at the new well Kept cold and windy with occasional glimpses of sunlight during the day. I went to Strathross with Dick in the light waggon to work at the open ditch across the thirty two acre pasturefield and took up my dinner. Willie finished the plowing on field No. 3 {unknown symbol} in the forenoon and in PM he harrowed at Strathross the shallowed plowed sod previously mentioned elsewhere. I went to the {R.T of T?} concert at night admission ten cents D.10 {in column} 16 Not quite so cold to-day more sunshine. I worked at the open ditch in the forenoon with Lucy and in PM with Dick additional. Willie harrowed in the forenoon what he was at yesterday and in PM he drove up Mary and Bella to the orchard with Cleve and they picked the rest of the apples a little over two bags the crows having eaten a large number of them. I wrote out a few thoughts on the debate that is to come off at the {R.I of I?} next Monday "Resolved that the Negro has suffered more at the hands of the White man than the A. Indian. Wm. Shortreed took away another pig. � 17 Fine sunny day but a cold wind. We took up six more rows of potatoes to-day a good crop. Father got a letter from Mr Porter St. Joseph Island enquiring if we could sell lot 14 at three dollars an acre. There is one hundred and fifty nine acres in the lot and we decided to sell the whole for three an acre or fifty-nine next the lake for three and a half an acre. October 18 Fine sunny day. We took up two rows of potatoes that were left from yesterday. I worked at the open ditch at Strathross till about eleven o' clock when Wilson Mills came up and got Lucy to go to his grandfather Wilson's funeral. In the spring we planted four kinds of potatoes besides our main crop five pounds of Early Shamrock which yielded a bag and a fifth ten pounds of North King, yield about the same as E.S. five or ten potatoes of Maggie Murphy which yielded about 3/4 of a bag the best yield I think of any, and a milk dishful of Rural New Yorkers yield 1 3/4 bags. 19 Fine day sunny and warm. We harrowed over the potato land again and got about two bags after which Willie went to Salem with Dick in the lightwaggon and got 500 lbs flour for $7.00 and a dollars worth of Bran and shorts.{D 8.00 in column}I worked at the open ditch the rest of the day and Willie started to take up the mangols in the afternoon. 20 Fine day. I continued the open ditch for about 1 1/2 chains in a Northeast direction and at right angles to the one I was furiously working at and finished yesterday we gave Mr Milne two pigs worth 3.75 {D 3.75 in column} October 20 which runs right across the field. Willie worked at the mangols to-day and we brought a load home with us at night. When we got home we found that Effie a two year old heifer had not been brought home with the cows and on search being made we found her in the bush at Ferndale where she calved. A bull calf red and white and a good length which we have named Sandy. 21 Sunday. Fine day Mr Craig preached in AM from {Jms?} 10:14, 15 and in evening a discourse from 7th chapter of Esther. 22 Cloudy day rained in the evening. I fixed up the pig stys so as to shut up 5 of the young pigs now over four weeks old in order to wean them and leave two with their mother. Willie pulled mangols at Strathross and in PM I brought down two loads. In the evening I went to {RT of T?} with my new badge and got orders from three brothers. � 23 Looked like rain all day, it kept off but rained heavily through the night.I fixed at the roothouse in the forenoon the floor of which had rotted Willie worked at the carrots. I went up in PM with team and brought one load of mangols and one of carrots. October 24 Fine day. I worked at pond at the bottom of green crop land at Strathross pulling out the willows (*then started to plow across the green crop land through the pond then across the oat stubble pea land and sod previously plowed shallow which is not well rotted.) Willie worked at the turnips pulling and shaving them by hand. We brought down the rest of the carrots about a load and a load of turnips. 25 Fine day I continued plowing and taking out willows. (*when I come to think of it I only started plowing to-day) Willie worked at the turnips. We brought down a load of turnips at noon and a load of corn at night. Bought 2 cow ties {D .20 in column} 26 Fine day between cloudy and sunny not cold. I plowed and worked at the willows in the pond to-day. Willie pulled turnips we brought down two loads Yester Wednesday Louis {Martyman?} a mason from Everton came to us in the field and gave us a tender for the barn $1.10 for the whole job. I forgot to put this down for Wednesday October 27 Fine day. We finished taking the willows of the pond. I continued plowing and Willie worked at the turnips. We took two loads down to-day. In the morning I took Cleve down to Dr Anderson as his leg was swollen the nigh hind leg. I got some liniment to rub on it after washing it with warm water and drying thoroughly rubbing downwards. In the evening I went down town and got $5.00 from Wm Shortreed as part payment for the pigs and I bought {C 5.00 in column} in Draines a rat trap for 25 cts and 19cts of snaps and a {whatdoesit?} for the end of a tug for 5 cts then I went to an auction sale of {Fardices?} books and bought Self help, the Pilgrim Fathers and facts from Rome for 9 cts the combined expenditure amounting to {D .58 in column note the 5 is obliterated with ink smudge} 28 Fine sunny day. Mr Craig preached a very practical sermon from Esther 8th chapter in the forenoon and at night from the text thou art not far from the Kingdom of heaven. I gave 5cts collection at C.E. at night {D.5 in column} 29 Fine sunny day. I plowed in the forenoon Willie shaved turnips instead of pulling and Father pulled mustard out of the turnips in AM. October 29 continued) In the afternoon Albert Sanderson helped us to {shaw?} pick turnips we started a pit in the field. We put on the gravel box to haul to the pit as it enables us to � unload quickly. We brought down a load in the forenoon and at night a gravel box not quite full. Thomas Wilkie got the dimensions of our barn to-day in order to put in a tender. I went to RT of T at night expecting to debate the Negros versus A. Indians to come off but was disappointed there are only sixteen present. I got another order for a badge Dr Anderson came up at night to inspect our cows for tuberculosis but said we need not be alarmed as they had only an attack of bronchitis and recommended that we put in a ventilator and prescribed a half cupful of mustard of the consistency of cream to be rubbed into Rose's neck every other night and also one teaspoonful of saltpeter in her food. October 30 Raining to-day. I wrote a letter to Louis {D.3 in column} Martignom of Everton asking him to send in a written tender for the barn. Geo. Bowley came over this October 30 continued) morning and gave in his tender for the barn which i s $135 with board and $160 without board. Rained more or less all day. I put a ventilator in the stable to-day and Willie exchanged castings with Beatty Bros Manufacturing Co for the whole landside of a Goody {name?} plow ours being broken. I advanced $200 on the RT of T per capita tax which we sent away to-day and 13 cts postage. Bought 2 tie ropes 20 cts and 4 panes of glass, putty etc {D $2.13 in column} {D .37 in column} October 31 Cold and cloudy in the forenoon cleared off in the afternoon. I went with Dick in the buggy up to Wm Clarks to make enquiries about the efficiency of Louis Mantignom as a mason then I went over to see the cement flow in Jms Richardsons new barn. In the afternoon we hauled turnips to the pit. We put the cattle in the barn during the night. We got a clip for the harrows 10 cts. Rained heavily last night. {D .10 in column} November 1 Cloudy day had rained slightly through the night and rained a little in the forenoon. I plowed at Strathross in the forenoon with Lucy & Cleve as Dick has a sprained hind foot. Willie shaved turnips. In the afternoon we had W&A Sanderson and we shaved the rest of the turnips and hauled to the pit. We sold Goliath to W Shortreed for $25 and gave him 10 bushels {C 25.00 in column} November 1 continued) of turnips at 7cts a bushel 70 cts. I went down to Sandersons at night and {D $.70 in column} paid him $7.50 on plow (see page 1) and $1.00 as time of boys in full. {D$8.50 in column} 2 Faire and sunny in the forenoon clouded in PM. We hauled turnips to the pit to-day M. Tobin gave us a tender for the barn to-night $135 for the job and board himself. � 3 Rained through the night cold windy and damp day. We finished taking up the turnips to- day Willie plowed in AM and I covered pits. I bought 10 cts oil of Rhodium and 10 cts shaving soap. {D .20 in column} 4 Fine day cold Mr Craig finished his discourses on the book of Esther. 5 Cold day. Willie plowed to-day and I covered the pits in AM we took a load of corn into the shed at Strathross in the afternoon I did sundry jobs. Uncle Willie with Cameron and Nellie came down in the evening and he went to the Council meeting to see and get his interest reduced to 5% and was successful. I went to RT &T at night November 6 Cold day had snowed some through the night and snowed some through the day. Willie plowed to-day. Uncle Willie went home. I bought a bit and two snaps for it to attach to a halter for 15 cts. I took the sow to Laings in the afternoon {D1.15 in column}. Wrote a letter to Louis Mantignom at night informing him that we would accept his offer provided he signed a satisfactory agreement and guarantee. 7 Cold, cloudy and snowing but slightly during the day Willie plowed. I took 3 bags of mixed wheat oats and barley to Samples for chop and bought a harne strap cost 15 cts. I hitched Dick and Duffer {D .15 in column} to-gether and plowed two rounds. Duffer did not go very well kicked up his heels etc the first round but was better the second. Wrote a letter to Peter Stewart asking him for information respecting the quality of Mantignom’s workmanship. Sent stamp for reply {D.6 in column} 8 Very frosty sunshine more or less all day. Willie plowed to-day. We bought up a load of straw. I made a culvert over the ditch at Strathross where we intend making the lane. 9. Cold and frosty snowing a little all day and got stormy at night. Willie took "Effie" to Fords and brought up the chop from the mill. We {D.15 in column}We finished the culvert in the afternoon. Rather frosty to plow although probably not impossible November 10 Cold day, cloudy. We brought down a load of hay (rakings) and a load of straw in the forenoon. In PM we fixed up the barn at Strathross to keep the cattle away from the implements and corn then we hauled two loads of stones to the barn foundation 11 Stormy and wintry like more snow. Mr McInnes preached at night we went to Strathross and drove the cattle down to the creek for a drink � 12 Cold day very frosty especially for this time of year snowing a little. I went to J. Skeoch's jr with the intention of getting out 100 rafters which I purchased from him in the bush for {$6?} but gave the contract to Robert Skeoch for $1.00 I went over to Broadfoots new barn to make inquiries of the Bremners who are working there as to the merits of Louis Mantignom as a mason and received a satisfactory answer. In PM we hauled five loads of stones to the barn foundation I went to RT of T at night and received $2.19 for what I advanced in capita tax and postage {C 2.19 in column} November 13 Snowed considerable all forenoon had snowed through the night and snowed a little in PM not so frosty to-day indeed it was a little soft. We with the aid of Mr Milne killed a pig this morning (the last of the set referred to in the entry of Oct 11) It would dress probably from 160 to 180 worth at present 6 cts per lb. or say. Rose our jersey calved {C 10.00 in column} in the afternoon a heifer calf all red. H. Cameron was down to-day with a load of oats for which he got 28cts a bushel. We hauled two loads of stones to barn foundation in PM. Received a card from Louis Mantignom in answer to mine of the 6th that he would be up to sign the agreement on Wed Nov 14/94. Bought 3 ties {D .30 in column} 14 Had snowed more through the night and continued a little in forenoon. Mild and melting some. We changed the old long sleigh hay neck to fit the bob sleigh and brought down a load of hay from Strathross and a load of straw from barn. 15 Mild day the snow has nearly all melted away and sleighing is gone. We hauled 3 loads stones in AM on sleigh and 4 in PM on wagon to barn foundation. November 16 Mild day clear in forenoon and cloudy in the afternoon with some very fine rain a little snow falling at night. We hauled six loads of stones to the barn foundation in the forenoon and in PM Willie plowed and I picked stones out of the ground in the pasture field ready for picking. 17 Saturday. Fine day frosty. Willie plowed all day. I deepened the ditch at Strathross running east and west above the dividing lane and to let the water (which we had temporily made to run across the lane and over the field) return to its old course again. Bo't pair kid gloves $1.00. We brought down some corn and have now only 4 or 5 stocks left in the field. The cattle have done considerable damage to it by tramping into the stocks and straggling the sheaves besides the stocks have settled and twisted to such an extent it is hard to handle an experience which teaches the necessity of taking in the corn before it had time to be overtaken by these calamities/ � November 18 Sunday. Cold and frosty. Mr. Horn of Elora preached in Melville at night. I went to Methodist Church at night and heard the Evangelists the Misses Hall. 19 Monday. The ground is white with snow very cold and frosty and feels as cold as the middle of winter. I went over to Fonds and saw "Edward" of Gordonville and made arrangement with him to get shingles for the barn from at $1.25 per square if I choose to accept. I dug in the side of the hill near Gordon Street at Strathross in search of building sand. Results a sand which I consider rather fine but will get mason opinion about. Willie bought 2 stove lids at Beatty Bros.{D .40 in column} for 40 cts regular price 50 cts a saving of 10 cts by being a stockholder. In PM we hauled 5 wagon loads and two stoneboat loads of stones to barn foundation and while hauling the third stoneboat load came hard upon a knoll and brock broke it. I was not at RT of T at night. 20 Tuesday. Cold and frosty more cloudy than yesterday. I got material at sawmill for a {$1.25 in column} stoneboat cost $1.25 on Cr. and bolts for same {$.57 in column} at Minnies .57 cts Cr and made it. Willie hauled two loads of stones then we brought down a load of hay in forenoon. November 20 continued) In the afternoon Willie went over to Malcolm Campbell and helped him over with some hay which we gave him for him agreeing to give us in return 4 days work as we require him. {C4.00 in column} In the evening M. Smellie came over and gave us a {illegible - truss?} for the framework of our barn $1.50 and we to get it raised. 21 Fine in the forenoon in PM clouded over and rained or rather between rain and mist thawing to-day. I hauled 3 stoneboat loads of stones to B. foundation in forenoon and Willie cleaned 5 bags of mixed wheat oats and barley for chop. 2PM I took the chop to Simples then went up to Strathross and hauled 4 loads of stones to barn on stoneboat. Willie took "Blockhead" {D 1.50 in column} to Fords. I went to prayer meeting at night and at the Missionary Committee meeting held afterwards at the residence of Mrs Nelem I gave to J. Donaldson treasurer of said comittee 25 cts for Mission {Spip?} shows {D.25 in column} and 35 cts payment on an agreement to give 5 cts a week for aid Knox College Missionary Society commencing Sep 1 94 which with 10 cts previously given pays up to Nov 2 {D .35 in column} November 22 Thursday. Public Thanksgiving day. Fine mild and cloudy. I went to Strathross and loosened stones till 10 o'clock then came home and we all went to church except Mary. Mr. Sparling preached a very good sermon from the text "In everything give thanks" I gave � 10 cts collection {D.10 in column} In PM we hauled eight stoneboat loads of stones from pasture field to barn. Father worked at the plan for the house to-day. 23 Fine day. I brought up the chop from Simple's Mill 25 cts this went to farm and loosened {D.25 in column} stones. Willie plowed to-day. In PM Louis Mantignom who was here for dinner signed the agreement for the building of barn foundation wall $115 for job complete. I took him along {Zowski?} street to show him the large stones: he said they could be used but that I would need some "headers" from the quarrie for the shed ends. I went to James Gow's quarrie and learned that enough for the job would cost $5.00 and thus far I did not decide to take them. I went to the revival meeting held in Methodist church by the Music {unclear}Hall. 24 Frosty in the morning and cloudy cleared off and clouded again at intervals. In PM got quite stormy and snowed considerable. Willie plowed in the forenoon and I loosened stones November 24 continued) In the afternoon Willie drove Mother up to James Skeoch's and took up a few North King and Maggie Murphy potatoes with them. I went to Uncle "Jims" for the saw which was sharped and got the handle mended cost altogether 20 cts {D.20 in column} 25 Sunday. Stormy and sunny at intervals frosty. Mr. Faizel preached to-day. He is from Toronto. Gave 5cts collection {D.5 in column} 26 Frosty day got milder - cloudy. We hauled six stoneboat loads of stones to barn in AM with Lucy and Cleve and in PM I used Dick and Cleve and hauled 4 stoneboat loads while Willie went to Salem and brought home the rest of the flour he bought on Oct 19 and a bag of shorts 68 cts {D.68 in column} 27. Windy in the forenoon with occasional sunshine in PM got quite stormy with two blinding snowstorms snowing a little more or less all day we hauled 11 stoneboat loads of stones to barn to-day. Wm Clark who is also building a barn came in to see our foundation in PM November 28 Wednesday. Very frosty cloudy with some sunshine. We hauled stones in the sleigh from the town line field of Strathross getting in all 5 loads. Mr. Smellie came over in the evening. We gave him the job of the barn $180 complete. 29 Thursday. Another cold frosty day. I went to J. Skeoch Jr. to see about getting some stones for headers but was unsuccessful. Willie hauled stones in AM and in PM we both were at it and drew to-day 5 loads on the sleigh. I bought a pair felt lined long boots {D 1.75 in column} � 30 Friday. Cloudy mild thawing some and a little misty. I took some pea straw down town to put in the fountain to prevent it from freezing. I deposited $60 in post office savings bank. We took our sheep, five up to Jms Skeoch. We hauled two sleigh loads in AM and two stoneboat loads in PM of stones to barn. At a meeting of the session it was decided to give Mr Craig six months leave of absence for his health provided the congregation were willing. December 1 Saturday. Cloudy mild and thawing some. We hauled 3 stoneboat loads of stones in AM and 1 stoneboat and 2 sleigh loads in PM to barn. Sold 2 quarts buttermilk to Mrs J.J. Craig for 5 cts. {C.5 in column} December 2 Sunday. Snowing a little, frosty. Mr Moody missionary from Africa preached in our church in AM and in St Andrews to united congregation in the evening. 3 Monday. Frosty, cloudy and windy in AM. Willie and I went to Mills' threshing about 10 o'clock and finished by noon. Willie bought a pair felt lined long boots $1.75 {1.75 in column} In PM Mr. Smellie went up with us to see the timber and what use could be made of the old buildings. He says we will have enough sleepers for over the root house. He also advised us to get a new shed plate as the one we have has a bad knot running through it. We hauled 3 sleigh loads stones to barn. I went to RT of T at night and was re-elected R. Secretary. 4 Tuesday. Fine day a little frosty the sun shone some in the afternoon we hauled three loads stones to barn in AM and two in PM on sleigh. We got lantern fixed 10 cts and a little shovel 10 cts. Father is over at {D .20 in column} Mr Milne and W.B&M at Sunday School Convention meeting December 5 Fine day frosty. I took Lucy and Cleve down to Wilsons and got them shod 1 set and 1 new in Lucy and 2 new ones on Cleve's front feet the first time he has ever been shod (he stood well) costing in at $1.00. We went down to Benhams {D1.00 in column} bush and brought up enough wood to finish the two cord pile ordered by Dave and which we had already started which at $3.50 per cord {C7.00 in column} We fixed the straw cutter in PM. Harry and Ada Wane come down about noon to the county S. School Convention. We went to the night meeting with them. A most interesting and instructive meeting Mr. Day answered the questions of the G.D {unclear} and was especially good. I gave 10 cts collection {D.10 in column} 6 Fine sunny day, thawing and mild. Harry and Ada Wane went home this forenoon. We brought up a load straw in AM and in PM I loosened stones till Willie came up when we hauled two stoneboat loads to barn and brought down a load of hay at night. � 7 Cloudy and somewhat misty mild thawing and drizzling some in PM. Willie and I loosened stones at Ferndale in AM in PM I went to church preparatory services. Dr Jackson Galt preached text "What think ye of Christ" I bought a waggon without box from M. Anderson {D 50.00 in column} December 8 Saturday. Cloudy and misty all day drizzling in forenoon and in PM rained at intervals. I brought our new waggon up from M Andersons in the morning and we took it and the old one up to Strathross in AM. In Pm we put up the door and door post of barn at Strathross which had been pulled down at haying. Willie bought six 31/2 x 3/8 bolts to mend gravel box {D.10 in column} 9 (Sunday) Cloudy and snowing heavy flakes in morning cleared off during the day mild. The sacrament of the Lords supper was dispersed in our church to-day earlier than usual as Mr Craig and his wife start for a six month leave of absence to New Mexico to-morrow. He preached from the "Transfiguration" an excellent discourse. There was a very large number present. In the evening Dr. Dixon of Galt preached to a full church of united congregations a good full and practical sermon from the text "Ye are the light of the world" 10 Monday. Misty all forenoon in the afternoon got stormy raining or rather drizzling and freezing coating the trees with mist in the evening turning to snow and continued stormy. We hauled 2 loads stones to barn to-day from Armstrongs in new December 10 continued) waggon in AM and in PM it being too drizzlie and stormy to use the team I made an apparatus for holding leather while sewing it. Willie went down to James Gows and ordered the stones for the barn shed ends. I went to R.T of T at night. I bought 2 balls shoemakers wax 2 cts 1 ball shoemakers linen 10 cts 1 pair hinges 10 cts 2 harness makers awls 5 cts and 1 handle for awl 5 cts {D. 32 in column} Willie got hinges for rack board for keys 10 cts and rip saw sharped 10 cts {D .20 in column} 11 Tuesday) Thawing raining more or less all day too wet to use team. I finished leather holder and mended some harnesses. Willie went down to see Christmas fair and while down bought 1 awl 5 cts and 1 harness needle 1 ct {D.6 in column} Peter Spark came down to-day to attend court in Guelph as a juryman and left buggy and Nell here. I sent a letter answering some pointed questions to WW Bucannan {D.3 in column} Received a letter from the Whitehead & Hoag Co stating the trade discount on badges reduced to 10% which I replied to by asking if they could forward an order of 12 badges all charges prepaid for 75 cts each � {D .3 in column} Willie Bella and Mary went to lecture in basement of St Andrews church given by Rev Jensen on Holland Collective {D.25 in column} 12 Wednesday Rainy more or les all day snowed a little at night. I changed the shed taking down the grain bins. Peter Spark came from Guelph to-day there being no cases for the jury. News received to-day of Sir Jm Thompsons death I went to prayer meeting at night Peter Remine presiding December 13 Cloudy day not very frosty during the day but got keener at night. I cleaned up the shed in forenoon in PM we took up to Strathross a load of manure in new waggon and brought down a load of hay in old one. Peter Spark went home to-day. Willie bought bottle English sprain cure {D1.00 in column} Received from Wm Shortreed for pigs sold to him in October $5 as part payment {5.00 in column} 14 Friday. Fine day. Cloudy in AM but cleared off bright & sunny. rather warm considering the season. We hauled seven loads stones to barn in new waggon from Armstrongs and two from our own place. Took up two loads manure 15 Saturday Fine sunny day. We hauled 4 loads stones to-day (all from Armstrongs except one) to barn. Took up two loads manure. 16 Sunday. Looked like rain in AM and did rain some in PM Mr Wardrobe appointed in Mr Craigs place preached to-day. 17 Cloudy day somewhat stormy and snowing some. I went down to James Gows for a load stones (headers) and on the way got Dick shod on front feet 1 new & 1 set 40 cts and got harness mended {D .40 in column} December 17 continued) Took down 3 bags chop. In PM went for another load of (headers) and brought up the chop 15cts and 5 bags dust 52 after which {.67 in column} I went to Castle's house where a committee meeting was held re distributing Xmas dinners to the poor. Went to Rt of T at night. 18 Tuesday Fine day, frosty and cloudy with occasional sunshine. We took up a load manure and brought down a load of hay from barn then a load straw from barn at Ferndale. In PM Willie and Bella went up to Arthur with Lucy in buggy and I broke some big stones on Forfar & Gzowski Streets. Went to C.E. Business meeting at Argos at night. � 19 Fine day. Frosty in morning and probably all day but the sunshine which occasionally shone through the clouds thawed the surface of the ground. I took the old waggon up to barn at Strathross and brought down the new one to Ferndale where I put on a load of stones and was on the road up with it where Dick's trig broke so I went home. In PM Willie came down from Arthur and Geo Cameron with him who went to Galt with train. Willie took the trig down to get mended and while down got the tug that was there paid for it and the martingale I got mended December 19 continued) on Monday as well as paying for this one all of which came to 70 cts {D.70 in column} he also got his tooth filled 50 cts. {D.50 in column} We hauled two loads stones up to barn. Willie brought down from Strathross the heifer we bought from C Kay. 20 Thursday. Misty in the morning cleared off bright sunny day like Indian summer. Took creamer down to Websters to get a screw plug put in there. Willie hauled a load stones on waggon from Ferndale to barn and then brought up the creamer which cost $1.00. In PM we took up a load of {D 1.00 in column} of manure to Strathross then hauled up a load stones from there then from Townline Field No. 3 Ferndale. I picked stones and broke them. 21 Friday. Fine in morning got cloudy and rained about 10 o'clock cleared off again in PM. Mild weather. We hauled 2 loads stones up to barn in AM from Ferndale and in PM got a load on Forfar Street and one at Strathallan. Geo Cameron came from Galt to-day and Hugh came down and drove him home. December 22 Saturday. Fine day sunny but frosty. We hauled 2 loads stones to barn in AM from Ferndale and in PM one from Forfar Street and 2 from Strathross all in waggon 23 Fine day. Frosty Dr Wardrobe read a letter from Mr Craig who is in Raton N. Mexico - no improvement in health yet. 24 Monday. Cloudy day snowed in PM considerable. We hauled down a load of hay from barn Strathross and 1 load strain form barn Ferndale. I took down 1 bag potatoes 45 cts and 1 bag turnips 15 cts {D. 60 in column} to help make up a Xmas dinner for 9 or 10 families. in PM I helped to deliver them together with Jms {Draimie?} who provided the horse and rig. Bought a china fruit holder as present for A Black who is to be married to J Tumplin on Wednesday $1.00 {D 1.00 in column} Willie took Bessie to Fords $1.50 and brought {D 1.50 in column} down the sheep from Jms Skeoch $1.00. Took up load manure {D 1.00 in column.} � 25 Tuesday. Christmas. Frosty day. The sky has a stormy appearance snowed at intervals during day sun shone occasionally no sleighing. We drove Mrs Walker over for dinner and then back in PM. Uncle Jim was also over for dinner. We were all with the exception of Bella who is at Arthur in at Aunt's for the evening December 26 Wednesday. Very frosty, cloudy and snowing very fine flakes amounting to little. We hauled 4 loads stones from Ferndale to barn through Armstrongs. 27 Thursday. A very frosty and cold day, stormy, some sunshine in PM. sundogs at either side of the sun, a cold stormy appearance of sky. We fixed roothouse to keep out frost then made a frame to lift stones in AM. In afternoon we hauled 2 loads stones to barn from Ferndale. Georgine Spark was here for dinner came down with Jms McLellan. Mother bought a pair spectacles from Pre {unclear}Morris {D 2.52 in column} 28 Friday. Very keen frost, bright sunny day. We hauled 2 loads stones to barn from Ferndale in AM and in PM 1 load stones then brought down a load hay and brought up load straw. 29 Saturday. Very frosty cloudy somewhat stormy and snowed some especially in PM. I went to Camerons (Arthur) where I found Bella waiting for me and a little after 3 o'clock we started out for Wands where we reached a little after six o'clock. the roads are bad and we made slow progress in the buggy. We spent a very pleasant evening there. December 29 continued) besides Harry and Ada there were Mrs Howie and Lizzie Wand sister from Manitoba. Willie bought me a pair mits 60 cts machine oil 10 cts{D. 60 in column} and castor oil for buggy 7 cts shorts 50 cts {D. 67 in column} 30 Sunday. Frosty day between sunny and cloudy snowed some at night. At Wands Bella and I in PM we went to Methodist church at Goldstone no preaching the time was all taken up by Sunday school exercises distributing presents in the evening Harry Bella Ada and myself drove up to Drayton and heard Miss Doyle preach she was very good and earnest. Goforth preached at Melville. 31 Monday. Frosty but not so keen as last week. Harry Wand and I went to see two new barns in the neighbourhood in the forenoon. In PM Bella and I drove home again coming by Elora. 1895 � January 1 New Years Day. Tuesday. Cloudy frosty and snowing a little. Willie, Fred, Wilson Milne and I skated up the river to Jms Richardsons and went in to see his new barn. In the evening Arthur Jennie Dave Fred, aunty and Annie and Wilson Mills{wonder if this should be Milne and is an error of text} were in to spend the evening. 2 Wednesday. Frosty sunny and cloudy at intervals. We took up a load of pea straw to the sheep at Strathross and brought down a load hay in PM we took up the waggon and brought down put the box on the sleigh and hauled 3 loads stones to barn 3 Thursday. Not very frosty snowed considerably in PM. We hauled a load stones to barn in sleigh from Strathross then brought down the waggon and hauled 2 loads form creek field Ferndale then in PM we hauled up a load from Gzowski street 1 from creek field and one from Armstrongs 4 Friday. Frosty sunny day. We hauled 3 loads stone in waggon from creek field Ferndale in AM and in PM sold a load hay 1600 lbs to Dave Watson @$7 per ton then brought up a load {C 5.60 in column} straw from the barn. Weighing hay cost {D.10 in column} 1895 centred at top of page January 5 Saturday. Cold day. Snowing more or less all day and blowing also. We went down to Benhams bush in the forenoon and cut up a tree and brought home with us about half a cord of wood for Dave. In PM we took both waggons up to barn at Strathross and brought down the sleigh although on account of the wind the sleighing is not good. Mother got some homeopathic medicine from Mrs. {1.00 in column} Knox and I took 10 pills for my cold 6 Sunday. Snow fell during the night which would have made not bad sleighing had it remained but it rained this forenoon and damp all day and thawing. I remained at home this forenoon an account of my cold but went out in the evening. Dr. Wardrobe preached an excellent sermon from Heb 11 and a clause of the last verse. "Some better thing" 7 Monday. Frosty morning and evening but thawing slightly during the day snowed a little at night. General Municipal elections throughout the country Mr. Perry elected Reeve of Fergus. Alex Shaw drove me up to Cumnock to vote I did not vote in Fergus. Thos Hamilton drove Father up to Cumnock to vote (over) 1895 centred on top of page � January 7 continued) I cleaned 5 bags oat barley and wheat mixture for chop and Willie took it down and brought it up again in the afternoon. He also hauled up six loads manure to Strathross in the sleigh. I went to R.T of T at night was appointed captain in a debate the subject yet to be decided. Father received a letter from Shortreed Bros. Hilllsdale stating that he had loaded in a car 5400 ft 12 ft inch hemlock and 6000 18 ft and asking us to send order to finish their load. 8 Tuesday. Frosty day stormy and snowing at intervals all day cleared off at night got frostier. We took up a load manure on sleigh then gathered a load stones off plowed turnip land and took it to barn in AM. In the afternoon we took up another load manure to Strathross in sleigh then hauled 2 loads stones from Town line at the head of Fords farm going through his field. Mr. Smellie came over this morning to see what lumber we would send for to make up carload and we decided on 900 ft dressed and matched 14 feet inch pine. 1895 January 9 Wednesday. Frosty. Fine sunny day. We took up a load manure to Strathross then hauled a load stones on sleigh from town line at Fords in AM. In the afternoon we took up a load stones from creek field Ferndale going through Armstrongs over the creek with the sleigh then hauled 2 loads from Fords (T.L). 10 Thursday. Stormy and snowing all day turned to hail in afternoon. We went down to Benhams in AM cut up a tree and brought home some wood in the sleigh which almost completed Dave's cord. In PM we took up a load stones from lane Ferndale to barn then put the girts in the old sheep house to one side out of the way preparatory to putting in lumber as a car load of 12 818 ft hemlock came to day from Shortreed Bros. Hillsdale containing. We brought up 4 bags dust {.60 in column} and 50 cts oatmeal from Wilsons Mill.{.50 in column} I went to prayer meeting at our church at night 1895 centred at top of page January 11 Friday. Fine sleighing. Stormy and snowing some. We got up early and hauled 3 loads of lumber from the car (referred to in yesterday's entry) in AM and two loads in the afternoon on the sleigh to farm. � 12 Saturday. Fine sunny day thawing some. We hauled the rest of the car load four loads. Mary Clyne came here from Hillsburg on C.P.R. Saw Gord and McLean down town at night and ordered a new shed sill 10X10 37 ft long. 13 Sunday. Cloudy snowing and very stormy not very frosty. Mr. Wardrobe preached morning and evening. 14 Monday. Stormy and snowing occasional glimpses of blue sky and sunshine. We drove Mary Clyne up to her Uncle David's as we went to Strathross for a load of hay. In PM Willie drove father and I up to barn where we measured some of the lumber. I went to R.T of T at night. W C Lindsay was initiated. 1895 36 January 15 Tuesday. Snowing quite heavy in forenoon cloudy all day. frosty. We brought up a load straw from the barn and a load hay down from Strathross in am. In the afternoon Willie Bella Mary Clyne and Wilson Mills went over to Salem and got 500 Ibs flour cost $7.00 and brought home 250 Ibs {in column} 7.00 I went up with them and measured some more of the lumber. I wrote considerable at my debate to-night {Pulprik?} versus Press of which 2 am captain of the affirmative to come off next monday night. Wrote a letter to {Ges?} Beatty requesting him to attend Royal Templar meeting 16 Fine day. Frosty. Sunny at intervals. We went down to Benhams brush and brought up to Blacks mill two three 14ft logs and a {written in pencil in margin: 3.14 & 1.17} 17 foot one to get cut for girls and in PM we brought up two 14 foot ones. The sleighing is excellent. 17 Not so frosty snowing more or less all day. We went down to Benhams brush cut some of a tree and had a log on the sleigh and was putting on another when Dicks {home?} broke and we had to come home empty. We got two chairs and mended one a new round hook on and out saw sharped at {Jenplins?} in all cost 5 5 cts then {in right margin: 55} went down again in PM and brought up 3 logs for home use for fuel. I went to prayer meeting night {bough?} Cameron was down to see about getting a car load oats 37 1856 January 18 friday Snowy all day but very heavy and thick in the afternoon not very frosty. We went down to Benhams brush in the forenoon cut two logs and was in the act of putting a log on the sleigh when Lucys whiffletree broke and we had to come home empty. In the � afternoon we took the wood rock and brought home some wood some cordwood and the west limbs etc. 19 Saturday. Snow quite deep on the ground from last night. Fine sunny day warm sun but slightly frosty air. We sawed a log and split some of it in AM. In the afternoon we finished measuring the lumber and found and found it over 200 ft more than the amount that being 11 00 ft at $10 per M {in right margin: 114 00 3 00} We finished Dave's cord of wood 20 Sunday. cloudy between raining and hailing. Dr Wardrobe preached in forenoon and a student (Mr Eddington I think his name is) preached at night from the text "She has done what she could" 21 Monday. Raining more or less all day. We cut wood to-day Jack Johnson and Mrs Johnson came down to day and on account of the rain remained 38 January 21 continued) all night. Mr Johnson Mary Mary Clyne Willie and myself went to an open meeting of the R T of T. I acted as one of the captains on a debate Resolved that the pulpit has done more for civilization than the press I and Ms Cassidy supported the affirmative and R mills and Ms McFadger supported the negative. The judges were Mrs Beattie Mrs Mennie and Geo Lindsay and the decided in favor of the Pulpit (our side) 22 Tuesday. Snowing and very stormy also frosty. We cleaned 6 bags of mixed stuff for {chop? crop?} in forenoon. Too stormy to work outside Annie and Jamie {Skroch?} came down in PM and helped with a quilt. I drove them up in the sleigh. 23 Wednesday. Cold frosty snowing and very stormy yet. We put a load of manure on the sleigh and got as far as town line when we had to turn back on account of the drifts. We went up the A.S. road and found it drifted also but we got through but had to go through the field to get to barn at Strathross. I got a chain and whiffletree mended at January 23 (continued) Templins cost 35cts, Bella McInnes was here for tea. 24 Thursday. Fine and sunny in the forenoon clouded over in PM and snowed some in the evening. We brought up a load of straw from the barn then went to the old house Ferndale for a load of hay but before we got there we had to break a road on the town line aided by Jim Ford and Sam McKee so we only brought a few forkfuls. In PM Willie went up to feed the cattle himself with team and I went to river to see Jno McFadgen about getting ice, after � which we went to old house and brought home 3/4 of a load the road being sufficiently good to do so. Went to prayer meeting at night Dr Wardrobe spoke on the coming of Christ. 25, Friday. Fine sunny day in the forenoon and part of the afternoon after which it clouded over and got quite stormy at night. Willie hauled 4 loads ice 112 blocks in all in 4 loads and 2 packed. Getting the ice from McFadgen for 1 1/2 cent a block amount to $1.56. Mary Clyne is still here and Clara came from Hillsberg Erin where she is teaching in the 8 PM train. January 26, Saturday. Very stormy and had snowed a lot during the night. Big drifts and bad roads. Late trains. Snowing more or less all day not extra frosty but very drifty. We packed the rest of the ice to-day. Mary Clyne, Clara Mary and I went to call on John Templin Jr and his better half in the evening. Willie drove us up in the sleigh then came for us and drove us home. I got a piece of the wedding cake to dream on. 27, Sunday. Very stormy snowing and frosty. The CPR went out to-day to open the road. Dr Middlemis preached in the morning from the text Jno 11.15 and I am glad for your sakes I was not there to the intent ye may believe; nevertheless let us go unto him and in the evening on the subject of prayer. 28,Monday.Frosty not so stormy some sunshine. We cut wood to-day. Clara Clyne went to the station in the morning but the CPR had never got back since going out yesterday and did not come in all day so she remained here all night. Mary Clyne took sick about half past eleven PM and I went down for Dr. Johnson who came up. I went to R T of T at night and wrote out the quarterly report. 41 January 29 Tuesday. Fine sunny day, frosty. Clara Clyne went back to Hillsberg to-day the CPR having come back during the night I went down town and sent away the capita tax on 67 members @ 16 ets each amounting to $10.72. In PM we sold and delivered a load of hay to M. Smellie he helping us {underlined in green: to load it. 1340 at $7.00 per} ton for which I received $4.65 Bella did spin. 30 Wednesday. Fine and sunny in the forenoon frosty. In the afternoon got a little stormy and snowed some. We hauled 3 loads hay from the stack at Strathross to-day May Clyne went to Guelph on 3PM train on her way home to Brantford. Mr Smellie was over at night and we finished (Bram & shots ____60 calculating the material for the barn. � 31 Thursday. Fine sunny day frosty. We hauled 2 more loads from the stack to-day thus finishing the third of the stack which we cut down with hay knife. Willie Mary and I went to hear Dr Jackson of Galt deliver a lecture in our church to night. "Fine and Firemen." a most excellent lecture. we gave combined collection of 20cts. Willie took down 6 bags chop to Wilsons and brought it 50cts oatmeal & 4 bags duct up {underlined: 1 30} 42 February 1 Friday. Fine in forenoon, got cloudy and snowed some in PM. We made arrangements for bringing the young cattle from Strathross by putting the seven pigs in the pen next the henhouse and fitting where they were with a stall across the shed in AM and in PM we brought them down. We also brought down a load turnips and a fox which we killed in the barn and skinned in the evening. We got 1 Ib 4 in nails and 1 Ib 3 in to fix the stalls etc. 8 {Vertically in left margin: Received a letter from H Waind} 2 Saturday. Fine clear sunny day but Keen frost. We sold 2 loads of hay 1 load con-taming 2210 Ibs {underlined in green: to ms Robinson after per turn} and one to {underlined in green: Mr Donaldson 2000 Ibs. We} {In right margin underlined: 7 74 7 00} brought the 5 sheep down to-day. I saw Sow and McLean to-night and made an aggreement to get our stable material etc for $8 per M for 14 ft stuff and under and $9 for longer. Bought a cattle tie. Paid for weighing the hay 2 oats {In right margin underlined: 20 10} 3 Sunday. Fine sunny day. Frosty Dr Wardrobe preached morning and evening. I remained at home in the evening. 4 Monday Fine day in AM got a little stormy and snowed some in PM very frosty. We brought up a load straw from the barn in AM and 44 February 8 Friday. Another cold frosty day stormy blowing and snowing probably the coldest day yet although the temperature is not quite so low. ranging from 15 to 8 below zero. Willie went down to Reids to get his teeth filled and I went down town in AM and in PM I mended some harness. Bella McJunes have for tea. 9 Saturday Not so frosty to-day from 12 to 16 above zero but very stormy and snowing the CPR has not been down since yesterday. We blocked the hole in the barn at Ferndale to � keep out the sparrows sawed wood and plastered with snow water the cracks in the ice preparatory to putting in the sawdust. 10 Sunday. Frosty and cloudy snowing a little and a little stormy. Dr Wardrobe preached morning and evening from the same text Ex 17:6 and {kon?} 10:4 11 Monday. Not very frosty some sunshine We took up a load manure to Strathrossand spread it then brought down a load turnips and in PM we took up a load manure spread it and brought down a load turnips. Went to RZ of Y at night 12 Tuesday. Fine day the sun shone through a thin layer of clouds and thawed the snow a little 45 February 12 continued) We went down to J Skooch for in AM to get rafters but as he had not enough out we only brought four in the afternoon we went down to {underlined in red: Benhams brush and brought to Blacks saw mill 2 logs 17 & 14 ft long} respectively. 13 Wednesday. cloudy and a little windy and snowing some not very frosty thawing a little in shelter. Willie went down to get his teeth filled in AM so I hauled up {underlined in red: 2 loads manure to} Strathross and spread it. In PM we went to Benhams brush and brought up {underlined in red: 2 logs both 17 ft and a buck to Blacks.} Willie took {underlined in green: Rosa to Fonds.} Father got a long letter from C. young {in right margin: 1.50) 14 Thursday. Cloudy in AM and sunny in PM. Frosty at night although thawing some in shetter during day a little stormy. We went to {underlined in red: Benhams brush and brought up a 10 ft log to Blacks} and in PM we brought {underlined in red: 3.17 ft logs and I. 14 ft for} girls also a price we bought have for wood. two of the girls we got from {underlined in red: Days part be having taken some of ours.} 15 Fine clear sunny day Frosty although thawing in the sun. we brought up from Days part of Benhams bush {underlined in red: 3 girls 14ft and 1 17ft} then brough up the 1 1/2 rich lumber we 46 February 15 continued) we got cut out of the 10 and 14 ft logs we brought yesterday. In the afternoon we brought home for fuel {underlined in red: 3 logs maple} � 16 Saturday Fine sunny day. Frosty but thawing in the sun. We brought up a log from Benhams in AM for wood and in PM brought a load hay from Old house and a load straw from barn. 17 Sunday Fine day not very frosty sunny Dr Wardrobe preached morning and evening 18 Monday. Not very frosty cloudy snowing some and in PM got very stormy. We cleaned out the shed and calf stable and I hauled up to Strathross 2 loads of manure there from in AM and in PM 3 loads 4 of which I spread and one put in heaps. Went to R T of T at night and made an extemporary speech on the subject "the necessity of learning some occupation" Bella & Willis went to the D Lely concert. 19 Tuesday not very frosty Between cloudy snow storm and sunshine. We went to Benhams brush and brought up a load of boys for wood in AM and in the afternoon brought up 3 14ft girts from Days part and one 17 ft from Benhams 47 February 20 Wednesday. Frosty clear and sunny in forenoon clouded over in PM and got very stormy by night. We brought up {underlined in red: 2 maple logs for wood from Benhams in AM and in {underlined in red: PM brought home a maple log about 2 ft in diameter} and 3 {underlined in red: small burch logs.} We came over the bridge at night for the first time for nearly 2 weeks as they are have been raising it and stopped traffic in it meanwhile. Mrs Word her mother and Mrs Sanderson were here in PM at a quilting bee. 21 Thursday. Stormy all day and snowing not very frosty. the CPR went up but never came down to-day. We cleaned six logs of mixed stuff for shop in AM. In afternoon we cut wood sharpened axe and sewed mortingale 22 Friday. Frosty cloudy with occasional sunshine and snowed a little. We hauled up to Strathross {underlined in red: 2 loads of manure in AM and 3 in} PM put it in little heaps I sewed some harness. Mary got a letter from M Clyne. 23 Saturday. Frosty cloudy in morning cleared off sunny day, had snowed some during night. CPR came down last night. We went to Benhams in AM and on the road took six bags of mixed 48 � February 23 continued) stuff to get chopped at Wilems mill we brought up a sleigh box full of cordwood and the chop with 4 bags duet and paid for oatmeal got me Jan 10 Uncle Willie and Fred were down to-day we hauled a load hay from Old House in PM. I went to Mrs Mennies at night to a committee meeting in connection with open meeting to be held at RZ of Z on Monday. 24 Sunday. Not very frosty Dr Wardrobe preached. 25 Monday. Had been stormy through night and rained a few drops in morning temperature ranged about freezing point all day thawing some in shelter very windy in forenoon and snow & storm in PM cloudy most of day with occasional sunshine and blue sky. We hauled up to Strathross a load manure and brought down a load turnips with some corn on top and the same in the afternoon. Willis and I went to R Z of Z open meeting at night and heard the debate. miser versus spendthrift. 26 Tuesday Fine sunny day Frosty thawing some in sun. We went to {underlined in red: Benhams} and brought up a {underlined in red: load two logs and two smaller pieces a stub and in} PM I went to Sow & McLean "Thoroughbread" and brought {underlined in red: 12 50 ft 2 in tamerock plank to barn.} wrote a letter to Holton Drew every evening about bricks 49 February 27 Wednesday Fine clear sunny day in forenoon clouded over in PM rained a few drops thawing all day but especially in PM. We brought wood in rack from Benhams both AM & PM 28 Thursday cloudy all day and misty thawing a lot. We went to saw mill for sawdust but got none so brought up {underlined in red: 5 girls we had cut} three broke a road through Armstrongs field to haul stones. In PM we {underlined in red: took up a small load stones to} Barn then a larger one Went to prayer meeting at night. Bot a call tie 1 Friday. Thawing all forenoon got frosty in PM and quite cold and windy by night.we hauled {underlined in red: 5 loads stones from 7 crudale up to} barn. The sow piged to-day ten little white ones. Belle We all but father went to Lecture in our church by Dr Smith Kingston on "Boys I have known" a most humurous talk. 2 Saturday. Fine clear sunny day frosty. We hauled a load hay from old house and a load straw from barn in AM. In afternoon we brought another load from the old house all that was � left except one {illegible} hundred pounds we left for J. Davis. then I took up a {underlined in red: load manure} to Strathross and put it in piles. Went down town at night saw Dave Waters got an order of 3 j Hamilton on him for {underlined in red: $5.60 for} hay received on Jan 4 50 March 3 Sunday. Cloudy and mild thawing some in forenoon in PM got quite frosty windy and snowed some. Dr Wardrobe preached in forenoon from Matt 13.52 Bringing out of his treasures things near and old and at night Mr Aull of Palmerstone preached in St Andrews church to united congregation on the transfiguration. 4 Monday. Very stormy day snowing and blowing and pretty frosty also. I went to Sow & Mc Leans brush in AM and brought to barn the rest of the {underlined in red: 14 ft tamarack flooring and 10 13ft jousting and 13 12 ft ones} and in the afternoon I mended a martingale Lucys broke and wrote a letter to CV {illegible} with J Moffet subscription to R. Lamplar also asking him a question about private communications and wrote a letter to Uncle George Chucky inquiring about the twice of bricks. & over from Elora at R Z of Z at night 5 Tuesday Fine sunny and frosty by evening and snowed in PM and during the night. I hauled {underlined in red: 36 14ft 3x4in 33 12ft 3x4 and 228ft 2mitane plank and} in PM 10 {underlined in red: 14ft 3x4, 5. 16ft 3x10, 14 12ft 3x10 {illegible} 15 12ft 3x8 {illegible}} from Sow and McLean got sleigh bolder mended. 6 Wednesday. 2 above zero this morning Sunny in forenoon got a little stormy in PM and snowed heavily at intervals with occasional clearing up and sunshine. 2 went to Sow and McLeans in AM and brought {underlined in red: 19 16ft 3x10 sills 7 19ft 3x10 5 13ft 3x10 1 12ft3x10} 51 March 6 Wednesday (continued) 2 PM Willie went to Salem for the rest of the flour which he paid for on January 15th and took Jim Wilson and myself up to Wm Wilson's sale. I bought a mower tongue 5 cts some plaster pan's 55cts a cultivator 25 cts a pea rake $1.50 and a sleigh $1.25 in all the conservatives were expecting some of the {immusterials?} here to speak but they did not come. � 7 Fine day sunny and thawing some. In forenoon I went to Sow and McLeans and brought the rest of the plank 12ft stuff for barn floor 1232ft and in PM Willie and I went to Wilsons and brought home what we brought at the sale. 8 Friday Not frosty snowing in early forenoon and all afternoon quite windy also. We went to Harwoods and brought the rest of the timber home a 26ft frost 10x10 23 ft plate 8x10 and a 24ft plate 7x7 and in PM brought from Sow & McLeans 12 joists 16ft 3x10 and 14 19ft ones. Bella McInnes was here for tea 9 Saturday clear and frosty in morning got cloudy and snowed in PM and quite stormy. We went to Benhams and brought up a load 4ft logs 5 of them but remained at home in PM. 52 March 10 Sunday. Snowing in morning and temperature about freezing point cleared off and got colder any by evening was very frosty and clear making it possible and excellent for viewing the eclipse of the moon which took place after nine o'clock Dr Wardrobe preached. 11 Fine clear sunny day and frosty went down to 26* below zero during night. I went to Sow & McLeans and brought to barn 7* 19ft 3x10 6 12ft 3x10 22 14ft 3x4 and 17 12ft 3x4 and in PM took {underlined in green: 4230 Ibs hay to Neils McLean's at $7 per ton} at RZ of Z at night. 12 Tuesday Sunny and clear in early morning then got quite misty and remained so all forenoon cleared away in PM although still cloudy and snowing a little temperature not freezing in PM. I took {underlined in green: 2130 Ibs hay to A Sow's at $7.000 per ton then} went to stack where (Willie and Malcolm and taken of the top and hauled it to Malcolm's) and brought a load home. And in PM we brought 2 loads home from stack aided by Malcolm dividing the remaining part in two. I got a letter from Uncle George Chesly re price of brick 53 March 13 Wednesday. Cloudy mild and thawing some got very windy at night. We hauled the rest of the section of stack we cut yesterday one load and a load straw from barn and in PM took up a load manure and brought down a load turnips. Hugh Cameron here in PM. I went to committee meeting at Ms {Menerve's?} at night {illegible} Royal Templar open meeting. 14 Thursday Very stormy during last night calm and keen frost in morning 10* below zero sunny day occasional cloudy. I went to Sow $ McLeans in AM and bought home & 19ft 3x10, � 4 13ft 3x10 8 12ft 3x8, 2 12ft 3x10, 20 12ft 3x4, 2 14ft 3x4, 6 12ft 4x4, 2 14ft 4x4, and 1 9ft 10x10 cedar and in afternoon {underlined in green: took a load hay to Jackson baker 2240 Ibs at $7.00 per ton came to} An Arabian came here in the evening and is remaining all night. We went to prayer meeting at night. Dr Wardrobe presided and we had a bible reading on the inspiration of the bible 15 Friday. Quite frosty in morning. Thawed a very little in the sun during the day. Snowed some in the evening. We brought up a load wood from Benhams in AM and in afternoon went to A Armstrong's sale and bought stove 140 harness 175 paid We were all over at Mill's at night 54 March 16 Saturday Still very frosty Sunny day with occasional snow flurries. Thawing a little in the sun. We went to Armstrongs and brought home the stove and harness, ordered a bag low grade flour for pig feed at Groves Mill In the afternoon I went to Sow and McLeans and brought home to barn the rest of the timber {vig?} 1 8x10 25ft 1 7x7 24ft and 1 9x9 18ft, 2 10x10 9ft cedars and 3 3x8 12ft tamarack. Wrote a letter to Elora about a RZ of Z visit to there 17 Sunday Fine day frosty but thawing in sun. Dr Wardrobe preached morning and evening 18 Monday. Frosty day sunny and thawing some in sun. We reopened the road through Armstrongs then hauled 2 loads stones up to barn from pile at railroad bridge and in PM we hauled 3 loads while Will was away with them 2 cleaned 4 bags mixed stuff for chop. Some sports had a shooting contest at mock pigeons in barn field in PM. We went to political meeting at night and heard {Meeens?} Charlton and McMullen. 19 Tuesday Fine evening day frosty but thawing in the sun. We hauled 2 loads stones to barn in AM and 2 cleaned 2 bag chop making 6 which Will took to mill and brought up in PM in PM we hauled up 2 load stones to barn from crack field. 55 March 20 {underneath in left margin: peas} Wednesday. Frosty sunny day thawing in the sun. We took 2 loads stones to barn from railroad pile at Ferndale and in PM went to station and brought home 9 bushels Potter peas 6 1/3 bushels Multiplier peas and 6 1/3 bushels Prince Albert peas. We got them from Mr Sanderson who had a can load shipped from near � Barrie and paid 75cts a bushel costing for the 21 1/3 bushels {in right margin underlined: 16.00} We got them for seed then Willie took load manure to Strathross. I was weak with {grippe?} 21 Thursday Weather similar to yesterday. I was unable for work to-day and lay in bed nearly all forenoon and remained in all day with headache and grippe. Willie took with {McKus?} help to load a load hay to {underlined in green: Neil McLeans 1720 Ibs at $7 per ton came to $6.02 and in PM} {written in right margin: 6.02} he brought down a load turnips Myrtle calved to-day a dark red bull calf which we call Ben Hur. 22 Friday Below zero during night but thawing a good deal in the sunshine which lasted all day under a clear sky. I was unable for much exertion to-day so Willie run things to-day again I walked down to Blacks saw mill in the morning to see if we could get any sawdust in the morning to see if we could get any sawdust but found two teams there already. Willie took up two loads manure to Strathross and put on half a load which I took up at the last. 56 March 22 Friday (continued) the roads are getting bare some places and along the town line where the snow very deep it was plowed on one side to level it but the horses sink through the loose snow and it is questionable if it is an improvement. 23 Saturday Frosty during night-thawing all day temperature about 46 above zero sunny yet cloudy and leaden around horizon. feels like a change I remained idle to-day again except choreing some Willie with Malcolm's help took a load hay {underlined in green: to a Sows in AM 170 2010 Ibs at $7 per ton and in PM c 7 3 1/2} took a load {underlined in green: to {Jns?} Woods 1900 Ibs at $7.00 per ton c 6.65} I went to Dr Johnsons at night and got medicine for enlarged breast also bought 1 bottle {hypl---sides?} $1.50 in all c 2.50 24 Sunday thawing all day. had rained during the night cloudy in morning but cleared off during day and clouded over again at night I remained at home all day Dr Wardrobe preached 25 Monday. Raining during night. Between sunny and cloudy to-day and very windy also in afternoon frequent snow flurries. Thawing all day. We took a jag straw to H. Miloy and a load home then Willie brought down a load turnips. We got a letter from jack McLellan stating we could get {smudged} oats and wheat in his neighborhood. � 57 March 26 Tuesday. Frosty last night and a little to-day. Stormy all day snowing at intervals $ Willie brought up another load sawdust in AM it with yesterdays one cost 25cts In {in margin: D 25} PM we mended harness indoors Willie went to RZ of Z entertainment to-night committee of {in margin: D 10} which I was convener but smalls to attend. Mary went to Daery Lecture and entertainment wrote to {Jno?} McCartney about wheat and to Jack McClellan about oats both reply stamps {in margin: D12} 27 {below in left margin: Goose Wheat} Wednesday. Frosty in morning ranged about 32 above zero all day snowing and got very stormy at night Wilson Mills and Willie went up in sleigh with Dick and Lucy to John McLellans they got the seed wheat from JNO McCartney (goose wheat) cost 6.50 but the roads were too bad to go to Mr Binus where they were to get seed oats hence the came home where they arrived after six o'clock. I mended harness at home to-day. 28 Thursday. Frosty day very windy and snowing at intervals in AM and in PM got sunny and not quite so windy. Thawed considerable to-day in the sun {underlined in green: We took a load hay to McFadger 1190 Ibs @ $7 per ton he c 4.25} paying for weighing and a load {underlined in green: to Madill 1800 Ibs @7 per ton c 6.40} paid for weighing and in PM a load to Seo Sow {underlined in green: 2040 IBS @ c 7.65 7.50 per ton $7.65.} Mary got a letter from D Ross. 58 March 29 Friday. Frosty and cloudy south east wind chilly thawed some in PM got windy at night. We took a load {underlined in green: hay to James Sow 1940 Ibs @ $8 per ton then a load c 1.76} home in AM in PM we brought down a load hay for cows then from barn brought up a load straw. Willie bought a cop at C Beatties the sleighing is nearly {right margin: D 1.75} all gone in town Wm Shortreed is moving to the farm again 30 Saturday. Frosty day. sunny and thawing some Willie went to Blacks sawmill and brought up 14 girts to barn in two loads on sleigh then 1 load of the lumber off the girts home in AM and 2 cut some wood then went to Strathallan with {underlined in green: Hugh Scott and gave him about 1/2 ton hay which} he was to get weighed and pay for In PM Willie took up load manure and brought down load turnips. Wm Shortreed altered pigs. I went to Dr Johnsons at night again � 31 Sunday. East wind frosty thawing a little in the sunshine. Dr Wardrobe preached morning and evening. I remained at home all day with cold. April 1 Monday. Frosty day cloudy all day raining a little in AM and snowing in PM. Willie has a bad cold and Bella too. We mended harness to-day. 59 April 2 {beneath in left margin: Rafters Oats} Tuesday. Frosty. Everything is covered with ice and glitters in the bright sunshine The snow which fell yesterday together with the ice has renovated the sleighing on the bare {flaus?}. Sunshine all day and thawing yet still frosty air Willie was off work to-day with the cold. I went to J Skirchs and brought home 13 17 ft rafters and 3, 21ft rafters and in PM went to James Burnetts to see about seed oats he wanted 41cts a bushel for them I got 26 bushels Banner {oats?} at JNO Hunters for 35cts a bushel paid the sleighing of the morning is all gone. {in right margin: 9.00} 3 Wednesday. Frosty day 18 above zero in the morning very strong cold wind in PM sunshine all day and thawing considerably in the sun. I brought a load turnips from Strathallan in AM and another in PM from upper pit finishing it. Left about 1/3 frozen ones. Wrote a letter to Uncle George of Chesley acknowledging weight of his of March 9 {be?} brick. 4 Thursday. Frosty day cloudy with occasional sunshine thawing some. I went to Wm Tindale to see if he had oats for sale and found he hadn't then came home and mended harness. wrote a card to Mr {Bines?} we seed oats In PM I cleaned the barn floor and with what grain I got and same from bin cleared 4 bags for chop 69 April 5. Friday. 20 degree above zero in the morning but got up to 40 during the day, thawed considerable to-day. Between sunny and cloudy. I hauled three loads manure from Templins to Strathallan in AM also sold 5 pigs to Mr. Cassie at $4.85 per 100lbs to be delivered in May received $100 in them sold 560 lbs hay to Mr. Kelleher (he drew it himself) at $9.00 per ton and received $2.50 for it. I went to church in PM and heard Mr. {Glasbford?} of Guelph . Went down town at night and bought 15lbs Red clover 5lbs alfalfa 7 1/2 lbs alsike and 25lbs Timothy and paid $4.88 for it. � 6, Saturday. Cloudy all day. Raining some in morning and had rained during the night . Thawing all day but rather slow. I took the sleigh up to barn at Strathallan and brought down the old waggon and the rack. In PM we took 4 bags mixed stuff to Simple's to get chopped brought up a load straw from barn then brought up the chop. Willie bought 4 snaps cost 10cts. I received from H Scott 385 for 970 lbs hay I sold him in march 30 . Sold to Andrew Stevens 620 hay at $9. Per ton $2.70. Went down town at night and bought pair calfskin boots. April 7. Sunday. Cloudy in morning raining at intervals all day. Sacrament Sunday Dr. Wardrobe preached . Blackbirds and Robins here. 8. Monday. Raining at intervals all day cleared off at night. The jam on the river came down to-day doing us harm. I brought down the new waggon to-day . Willie got Lucy shod in [illegible] foot at Templins paid 30cts. We sawed wood etc to-day. Sold $425 worth hay to Hugh Scott in PM and sold 2pigs to Mr. Morrison for $4.00. Went to RZ of Z {illegible} at night. 9. Tuesday. Raining some in morning, cleared off sunny day. Breezy in PM and got windy at night . 46% above zero to-day. Ms Wilkie helped us to kill a pig in AM and alter two calves for pig would probably dress 100lbs at 6cts a pound in PM we brought down a load turnips in waggon. Wrote a little to Robt Munro re resignation R.Z of Z and a reply card to James Burnett re seed oats. 10. Wednesday. Frosty day 26% above zero thawing in sun which shine all day in a clear sky. I took up a load manure and brought down a load turnips in AM and in PM brought down a load hay from barn. Went to dig for sand but found the ground so much frozen. At united P. Meeting in Methodist Received a 3 lb bag Wallis oats from Ottawa Expressional Station. 62 April 11. Thursday. Frosty day 20 above zero in morning sunny day thawing all day got cloudy at night and not so frosty. I took a load of manure up to Strathallan from Wm Strathross part of a pile I got from him in payment of balance of pig money he owed me accounting to $2.25. Brought down a half load turnips. Gave Malcolm Campbell some hay off flour of barn which he hauled away in 4 little loads and received in payment $1.25 and balance 3 days work to be given when needed. In PM we took up another load manure from Shortreeds then started to plow in sod field next Lindales and O.S. road . Willie plowed and I looked to see about erecting a shanty for the masons and framers. Erecting a shanty � 12. Good Friday. Cloudy and looked like rain in the morning cleared off sunny hen clouded over and rained a few drops in PM and gradually got heavier about 50% above zero. Father, Willie and I went up to Lily place in waggon with various tools. Willie plowed and we laid the flour and got up the back row scantling of a shanty we are erecting for the masons etc. In PM Willie plowed and we work at the shanty getting up the most of the four sides until stopped by the rain when we came home. 63 (Ploughing) April 13. Saturday. Cloudy all day with the exception of a glint of sunshine now and then mild and warm 50% above zero got a little cooler at night. I plowed in AM and at noon brought down a load hay to M. Smellie for $4.75. In PM Willie plowed and I took 2 bags potatoes down to Mitchell at 55cts per 90 lbs came 10 for which I received 113lbs shorts with Dick in Smellie's light waggon then went to flax mill and got 3 bags flax seed containing 7 bushels & 8 lbs. sold Alexander 580 lbs hay on account $260. 14, Sunday. Fine day. Dr. Wardrobe preached morning and evening. I went to English church in forenoon and heard Mr. De Verna . (ploughing; seed oats; Martignori dressing stones) 15, Monday. Ground covered lightly with snow this morning cloudy with occasional clearing and sunshine not very cold. Willie plowed all day and brought down a load hay at night . I went to Salem with Lucy in light waggon with 12 bags I got at Ritchie's for 60cts and bo't {illegible} lbs flour for $ 7.75 then went to J. Burnett and got 25 bushels Banner oats @40 a bushel $10.00 got dinner and on way home brought 200 lbs of the flour and got due bill for remainder Louis Martignom and help came to-day and dressed some stones I brought up a load stones from Gows, Willie went to Dr. Johnsons and got medicine cost 75cts. (Ploughing) April 16, Tuesday. Cloudy day raining a little in AM got a little closer in PM. Loins Martignom and John finished dressing the stones and remained all night again. I plowed in AM and Willie bought plow lines and worked around home. In PM we took up both teams I had Dick and Duffer the first time, the latter has been hitched since last fall. He kicked and trotted and then stood still but got better after some rounds. Mary got Martignom to dictate the French national anthem while she wrote it out. (Ploughing) 17, Wednesday. Fine sunny day with passing clouds and dark blue sky warm although the air is slightly cold. Martignom and John Parole finished dressing the stones then went away after going up to look at the piles of stones at barn. I plowed all day took my dinner up. Willie � came up in PM and we plowed in the next filed 2nd from road next Lindales. We did not finish 1st field it behind too frosty at top. Willie took Rose to Fords. We killed and buried the black calf of August 3rd /94 as it has been sick nearly all winter. (Ploughing) 18, Thursday. Fine clear sunny day. Frost in the morning but warm during the day. I plowed all day took up my dinner. Willie came in PM with Dick and Duffer. (Ploughing) April 19, Friday. Fine clear sunny day. Willie plowed all day finishing front field and plowing some more in field No. 2. We plowed with Dick and Duffer in AM and in PM I brought down a load turnips with them in waggon then went to Templins and brought up the seeder teeth sharpened 9 @ 27cts a piece. Went with Wm Clark down town in his gig at night to see T Hamilton and J Gow about lime but saw neither. (Ploughing) 20, Saturday. Fine clear sunny day. Willie plowed in field No.1 Lillydale in AM and I in PM at Strathallan. I put the sow in garden plot thus wearing the pigs then put town line gate at old house Ferndale on. In PM put on a load turnips which we brought home at night. Father went to {Binrs?}, Arthur with Lucy in light waggon and brought home 24 bushels of New Zealand oats for seed and gave 37cts a bushel. Received 35cts from J. Robinson for straw. Bought yesterday at {Mennies?} 10 2 1/4 in bolts 3 snaps and 1 lb 4 in nails. 21, Sunday. Fine clear sunny day in forenoon and warm clouded over in PM and rained at night. James Dow preached in forenoon from Jno and in evening from (Robinson straw for sowing flax; sowed an acre of oats) 22, Monday. Cloudy and colder in morning after the rain cleared off fine sunny day and got warmer. Clouded over in afternoon and rained some at night. Willie harrowed all day at field No.1 Lilly dale with Cleve Lucy. I got Jno Robinson 8 boys to help me clean some chop which I took to Samples in light waggon with his horse then he got it to take up some straw which we gave him for which he has to sow the flax. Then I went to Strathallan with Dick and Duffer and brought down a load of turnips. In PM I went to Samples for the chop then took up 3 bags New Zealand oats and sowed over an acre and Willie harrowed it over twice. I brought down a little load hay at night. Went to R.Z. of Z. Brought 50 lbs bran 50 lbs shorts and 20cts oatmeal for which we gave potatoes. (finished sowing oats in field No. 1 used about 24 Bushels) 23, Tuesday. Cooler weather windy and clouds passing with a little snow flurries in forenoon in afternoon cleared off. We took up both teams to-day and our dinners and finished sowing field No.1 Lillydale used about 24 bushels New Zealand oats. I hauled the willows off the portion of turnip land we did not plow last fall and plowed some of it. Carson Robinson put on � a load turnips for 10cts and Willie brought it home at night. Father finished Robinson's lease of the seven acres and he started plowing. Malcolm worked afternoon spreading manure. (ploughing) April 24, Wednesday. Fine sunny in forenoon and cold considerable frost during night got warmer in afternoon clouded over and rained a few drops. We took both teams and dinner up to Strathallan and plowed across sod land plowed last fall green crop land and stubble. Carson Robinson put on another load turnips which we put in the barn for which we owe him 10cts then at noon we put on the rest of the pit about half a load and brought it home at night. Lucy and Duffer have sore shoulders and we put castor oil and sulphur on at night and alm water and carbolic and in the morning. Paid Madie 15cts change of hay money. (Ploughing& sowed 2 acres banner oats) 25, Thursday. Fine day warm sunny and cloudy looked like rain at times. We took up both teams and dinner plowed and in PM sowed about two acres Banner oats. Sold G. Barley $. 1.00 worth hay. Bo't 20cts 2 lbs rape seed. (Sowed 4 ac banner oats & ploughed; Smellie & Youngson at door & window frames) 26, Friday. Fine sunny day warm looked like rain. We sowed rest of the 4 acres banner oats and plowed some. Smellie and Youngson started to make our door frames to-day. We sold two young pigs to Sanderson for five dollars allowed it to go in the plow note. We took the five sheep up to Strathallan. (ploughing; finished frames)April 27, Saturday. Cooler to-day, east wind, sunny day. We plowed the rest of land preparatory to putting in the wheat. Willie took up dinner to Smellie and Youngson and a key 6 in nails. They finished making the frames to-day. I took up a load manure to Strathallan from Curries, paid 30 cents for it. April 28, Sunday. Fine sunny day. Mr. Mitchell preached. (Cultivated wheat land & sowed some) 29, Monday. Fine day, sunny, we cultivated the wheat land and sowed some of it in the evening. Willie went to Wm Burnets in the evening with Lucy and got 3 bags barley for seed 300lbs cost $ 3.00. We brought down a load hay at night. " Jacob" me of the sheep has two lambs to-day. Took up load manure. (Finished sowing wheat & hay seed; plowing & harrowing) 30, Tuesday. Warm day, sunny. I sowed the rest of the wheat and hay seed then harrowed and Willie finished plowing the piece below the barn in PM he having been harrowing all � forenoon. Robinson paid us 40 cents for straw received on April 22 and got some more to- night for which he is to sow the flax and cancel the 20cts we owe Carson Clues jumped through the top stable door and smashed the bottom me to smithereens. (sowed Wallis oats,1/2 barley on {illegible} wheat land) May 1, Wednesday. Fine sunny day, not so warm. I went down and got 3 3/4 lb Red clover $725 1 1/4 lb alfalfa @11cts a lb and 2 lb alsike @ 11cts a lb from Mitchell's cost 82cents and 4 1/4 lb Timothy from Steels cost 46cents in all $128 and paid for it. Then we went to Strathallan sowed Wallis oats. I got from Ottawa then a bag and a half barley on the rest of the land prepared for wheat and seeded it down. Then we sowed 1 1/2 bags barley and 4 bags oats on the rest of the land from barn down . Willie went over the seeded down land with the weeder to cover the seed. I had a very sore eye in PM with dust in it. 2, Thursday, fine sunny day warm. Father and I put up the fences or rather than the gaps we made in Fords and Armstrongs last fall to haul stones. We also took 4 young cattle up to Strathallan. We hauled stones off the flax field. Ferndale cultivated it once and harrowed it nearly own. 3, Friday, Fine in morning clouded over thundered some and rained for about half an hour in AM, cleared off in PM and got very warm, 83 above zero. Robinson sowed the flax and Willie harrowed it. I took load manure from Shortreeds to Strathallan put out cattle and fixed fence and in PM plowed in pea field. Lilly dale brought a load hay at night. (sowed the Potter peas) May 4, Saturday. Fine sunny day, very warm. Uncle Jim and father worked all day at the shanty almost finishing it. Willie and I worked at sowing Potter peas in AM and in PM he finished them with Dick and Cleve. We sowed a bushel. In PM I made a crib and dug down for water for the masons near barn. Bought a shovel on account at {Mennies?}. 5, Sunday, fine day, sunny very warm for the season 90% above zero. Mr. Mitchell preached a missionary sermon in AM and from Jno 3, 14, 15 in the evening . He is very good(set coos out on commons). (commenced hauling saw) 6, Monday. Fine day, sunny and warm, dark clouds and thunder in PM and rained a few drops. We started to haul sand to-day. Malcolm and myself went to Geo Mc Ewens and I left the waggon there for him to fill while I went and got land of Mc Kees waggon as Geo’s pit was not ready. We got a load from Kays 25cts then 2loads from Geo in AM then in PM we hauled 4 loads from Geo, making 6 from him @25cts $150. Uncle Jim finished putting door � on shanty etc. Father took cows up to Strathallan and one set 10cts and Lucy one set 10cts. Annie and Jennie Skeoch brought down a basketful of apples in the evening. (hauling sand; Rolled wheat & barley) May 7, Sunday, warm day, clouded over in AM and rained some then cleared off, sunny and warm. Malcolm and I hauled six loads sand from Geo Mc Ewen and brought home a load hay at night. Willie took up cupboard etc. to shanty and in PM rolled some of the wheat & barley. Kelleher & Johnson each put in a horse to pasture. Up to date we have six young lambs. 8, Wednesday, Fine sunny day warm. I hauled 2 loads 50 bushels each lime from J Gow in his waggon @12cts bushel and in PM brought up the rest of girts from Blacks 13, 14, and 17ft and some lumber off them. Willie rolled all day with colts. He took up teaks dishes. Bella and Mary etc. in PM. I hauled some big stones to barn. (Rolling {bushels?}: ploughing pea land; masons commenced barn this afternoon) 9, Thursday, fine clear, sunny day passing clouds very warm. We delivered 5 white pigs which we sold to Cassie on May 5th they weighted $7.50@ $4.85 per 100, $35.89 received balance $35.89 paid 10cts for weighing. Willie took up waggon and Bella with table etc. as we were expecting the masons this morning. Willie finished at pea land in AM. In PM he masons came and we both worked at the barn, and go he large stones laid on back wall. Wm Mc Cullah stared to prime the door Jams at night. May 10, Friday. Sunny warm day. Bella and Willie went up early and gave the men breakfast. I went up later took up a load stones. We hauled stones to masons with Dick and Lucy and plowed and harrowed pea land with colts. J Gow put in a mare & colt and a yearling colt to pasture at $2.00 and $ 1.25 respectively. (Sowed 3 bags of multiplier peas; masons off this afternoon) 11, Saturday, fine and warm in morning clouded over very dark thundered and rained a shower then cleared off again a little cooler about noon it clouded over again and rained off and on till about 3o'clock got very windy and quite cold in afternoon. I sowed about 3 bags of multiplier pease next the Potter in AM and Willie harrowed after having hauled some more stones to masons. In PM the masons went home not having worked any since dinner and we came down. The trees are all perfectly foliaged pear and apple blossoms out and rapid growth everywhere thus far. � (Frost) 12, Sunday, very windy cold and frost during the night cloudy all day cleared off at night and got very frosty will probably do a lot of damage to vegetation. Mr. Mitchell preached both morning and evening. (Willie harrowed & ploughed) May 13, Monday, very frosty in morning everything frozen, cold all day sunny in morning but cloudy all day. Smellie came and made a door frame for roothouse wall and we skidded the timber getting done about 4o'clock after which I hauled some big stones to masons for end wall facing N.E. and after supper I dug out a sand pit with scraper just below barn. Willie harrowed pea land and plowed some more. Heard that Barker Peters died in N.W.2. (Finished sowing the Prince Albert peas) 14,Tuesday , cold day cloudy snowed more or less all AM ceased snowing at noon till about 4 o'clock when it commenced again and kept it all till six when it turned to fine rain. The masons put up a scaffold on end wall in AM and built some in PM till 4 o'clock. I finished sowing the peas Prince Albert in forenoon and in PM I hauled big stones to foundation and some stoneboat loads sand. Willie plowed garden in AM and in PM harrowed the rest of pea land. I went to look at flax at night and found it dead and will have to re-seed it. The men were just up when Bella and I got up in the morning on account of disagreeable weather and not out working as usual. (Frost) May 15, Wednesday, frosty in morning sunny day cool. Willie hauled stones and sand to the masons. I took sow to James Lang 's and brought it back to Lilly dale. Then brought up a load manure in AM. In PM I hauled 2 loads manure from Wm Shortreeds and brought down a little hay and a few turnips in waggon. Set fire to willow pile burnt the heart out of it. (frost; framers begun ) 16, Thursday, frost during night sunny day cool. Oats and barley look bad. Willie hauled land and stone to masons all day. I took up load manure to Strathallan in AM then went over and enlarged the sand pit with scraper and in PM took up load manure from Shortreeds brought down some hay took up 50 bushels lime from Gows in their ($4.00) waggon took it back after supper and brought ours home again. The framers came in the afternoon. Smellie Robinson & Youngson. Bella Mc Limes was up at shanty in afternoon. The sow was lost today we heard it was up at fangs. (Frost; Rolled peas) 17, Friday, frost during night sunny day cool. I took load manure to Strathallan then drew sand and stones for masons. Willie rolled peas took seeder over to other barn and brought � down load hay on waggon box. They finished the end wall next road today. Father has had very sore back has not seen barn yet. (frost) May 18, Saturday, cloudy in morning. Had been frost during night. Started to rain about 10o'clock and continued more or less all day. Willie attended masons. I took up load manure to Strathallan plowed rest of strip we left for water pond. I came home for dinner and remained all PM in account of rain. Willie brought sow from Laing’s. Nelson Lambert and Geo Davidson remained at shanty and didn't go home with Martignori & John Parole . 19, Sunday. Rained all day cloudy day with occasional sunshine cool day. Dr Wardrobe preached in AM from Rev 1:10, and Mr. Mullan preached at night about being rooted in Christ. (Flax seed 6b•14lbs @ 150 =940) 20,Monday, frost during night cold day and cloudy . Mary and Willie went up to barn in morning. Willie hauled sand and stones. "Punch" and myself went to Elora. I got 300lbs flour [illegible] remainder due us then got at Elora flax mill 6 bushels 14lbs flax to sow @$1.50 per bushel paid $9.40 then we took load manure to Strathallan and took over hay and got dinner at shanty. In PM I helped haul stones and sand for while then took up load manure from Mc Fadgens. The masons have the three outside wall finished and are working on roothouse wall. (Frost; ploughing for mangolds) May 21, Tuesday. Very keen frost during night sunny day occasional cloudy: cool. Willie and Mary up at masons all day. I took up load 30 bushels lime from J Gows to masons then plowed at Strathallan for {mangolds?} till noon and in PM. (Frost; ploughing) 22, Wednesday. Frost during night, Fine sunny day not so cold. Willie and Bella up at masons. I took up some stones and 40 bricks from Hamilton’s to make the arch then took a load manure to green crop land and plowed till noon. In PM, took up load manure from Mc Fedgens the last line to get from him and plowed till night. Jackson & Pich put in a house to pasture. (Sowed carrot & mangolds seed;2 1/3 rows carrot ;5 2/3 rows mangolds) 23,Thursday, Fine sunny day middling warm. Bella and Willie at the masons I took up the rest of the manure at Shortreeds one load and harrowed and cultivated the green crop land for mangolds in PM I rolled it than plowed up twelve drills. We got 1 1/2 lb mangolds seed 37cts and 1/2 lb carrot seed 20cts total 57cts and I sowed it 2 1/3 rows carrot and 5 2/3 rows mangolds using all the seed. The masons very nearly finished the barn to-night. J• Dix put in six young cattle to pasture at 66cts a head. Father paid Geo Mc Ewen $3.00 for sand in full. � May 24 (fine sunny day warm). Friday. Queen's birthday. They had a {calithumpnom?} procession in the morning which we went down to see the masons finished the barn to-day between 9&10o'clock AM and they went to Bremmens. The framers took a holiday to-day. Annie and Hugh Cameron and Winnie St John were down to-day. Father was up at farm all day tidying up etc. I went up in PM with team got supper at shanty and brought down some hay at night. Father paid Martignori $60 part payment on barn. 25, Saturday. Fine day sunny warm. Willie and Bella went up to shanty for the framers and he picked stones off green crop land in AM. I took up load manure to Strathallan and hauled 3 from pile up there. In PM we finished the rest of the pile 3 loads and Willie went down for a load and I plowed with Dick & Duffer. Willie took down a load hay in old waggon with new one behind and I took down Bella in buggy. Gave Nichols and Mennie each a bill of hardware to figure on. I brought a chopping axe and handle at Nichols cost $1.15. 26, Sunday, cloudy and sunny in AM and in PM thundered clouded and rained about 4o'clock, got colder at night. Dr Wardrobe preached morning and evening. I remained at home in morning. (lumber from Gows; 26 rafters) May 27, Monday, cold cloudy day. I went to Gow & Mc Lean's [illegible] and brought home a tie sill 10x10 29ft long & 1 piece 7x7 8ft long and 1 piece 7x7 16ft long for purloin posts at 4cts a foot then came down and took up the 5 girts we had here and at barn. In PM I went to J Skeoch and got 26 rafters. Willie drove Bella up to shanty in morning then came home took up load manure then plowed and harrowed green crop land. Kelleher put in his horse again. (27rafters) 28, Tuesday. Frost this morning. Sunny day and warm. I went to J Skeoch and brought home 27rafters in forenoon and in PM hauled sleepers into skids and hewed 8 of them. Willie drove Bella up in morning then came home and took load manure up to Strathallan and cultivated and harrowed turnip land. (27rafters & 2 Jin poles-flax seed sown, Rev R. W. Craig & Mr. Crag Returned) 29, Wednesday. Fine sunny day very warm. I hauled big stones in to barn foundation to rest the sill post on in AM and in PM went to J Skeoch and got the rest of the rest of the rafters 27 and two Jin poles to raise the barn with got home about 9o'clock after hard & wet work. Willie got Robinson to sow the flax seed again and he harrowed it. I took up a load manure in morning. Bella up at shanty to-day. Mr.& Mrs. RM Craig came home to-day after nearly six months absence in New Mexico. � (Sheep washed) May 30, Thursday, fine sunny day very warm. Willie and I washed the sheep in morning after I had taken up the load of rafters. Then I went up to barn and hauled in the sills inside the barn and 4 stones which we set for the posts. Willie and Malcolm hauled manure to-day cleaning out sheds etc and getting up for loads. Bella was up at framers to-day. (Barn foundation raised) 31, Friday, warm sunny day, I hauled 3 big stones to rest the shed posts on in AM and Willie hauled up two loads manure. In PM James Mann of Grand Valley came and raised the foundation of the barn with the block and tackle. June 1. Fine warm day; sunny. I skinned rafters to-day and Willie hauled five loads manure up to Strathallan. Father came up and helped with the rafters in afternoon. 2, Sunday. Fine sunny day warm. Mr. Craig home again preached to-day from the text "I am not ashamed of the gospel Jesus Christ etc.” In the evening, Mr. Hindley of Craigsholme preached St. Andrews to united congregation subject compromise taken from Pharoh and children of Serod. (Youngson & Robinson went to Mc Donald's this evening) June 3, Monday, sunny day very warm. Willie and Bella went up to shanty and I hauled up 3 loads manure in AM and in PM 2 loads from Felkirs which I got for straw to fill beds. Mr. McColm peeled rafters all day and Willie helped him (after making a road to haul the timber along the end of the barn.) and they finished them to-night for which I owe McColm $1.00. Paid Sam Robinson and Wm Youngson 1.00 went to McDonald's in the evening. Willie and I washed in the river at night. (Raised half of barn today) 4, Tuesday. Warm day sunny in AM clouded over in PM and rained a little at night looked like rain many times all day. We raised about half of the barn to-day. Jim Mann and Smellie had come last night and we didn't know hence were not up in the morning so soon as we might have been. (Raising in afternoon) 5, Wednesday. Raining mostly all forenoon cleared off some in PM passing dark clouds got colder. We did not raise any of the barn in forenoon. We raised all afternoon and got it all but front side and rafters raised. (Barn raising finished) June 6, Thursday. Cold in morning and more or less all day although a little warmer at night cloudy in forenoon and cleared off in PM. We finished raising the barn � to-day getting the rafters on between 2 and 3 o'clock. Paid Jim Mann $ 11.00 for the whole job. (7th June Sowed peas) 7, Friday. Fine sunny day temperate. I sowed 3 bags of our own pease on field No.1 Lilly dale as the oats are nearly all killed out . Willie brought up load manure and then harrowed the pease. In PM we planted 4 rows of potatoes 1 row of Early Shamrocks. 8,Saturday. Fine day sunny and moderately warm. We took up two loads manure to Strathallan and planted 10rows potatoes 1 1/2 being Rural New Yorkers. We left the houses out in the field to- night for the first time. Paid Gow and Mc Lean $102.80 for timber etc. in full up to date. Gave Nichols 102.80 order for hardware for barn to-night. 9, Sunday. Fine sunny day very warm. Mr. Craig preached morning and evening. In the morning from the text "The lord God is a sun and shield he will give grace and glory and no good thing will he with hold from them that walk uprightly", and in the evening on how to study the Bible. (6 bushels peas @ 10cts) June 10, Monday. Fine day sunny and very warm. We planted 6 more rows potatoes in AM and I hauled up 2 loads manure and started to plow the turnip land. In PM I plowed at turnips land and Willie went to Farrows and brought 6 bushels peas at 10cts a bushel. $4.20. We washed at the river at night. (Sowed 6 bushels peas; framers came this evening) 11, Tuesday. Fine day sunny and warm very dry weather. I sowed the six bushels pease we got at Farrows in field No.1 Lilly dale finishing all the blank then sowed some corn on sand hill Strathallan in PM. Willie got Lucy's I shoe set. 10cts then brought up load manure to turnip land and plowed in AM. In PM he brought up a load manure then rolled the pease I sowed. Jno Willie clipped 4 sheep in the evening. The framers came in the evening. Andrew Stephens put in his horse to pasture. (Moolie? sold) 12, Wednesday. Sunny day very warm. Bella and I went up to the framers and I hauled lumber to them all day except in afternoon I went to Miss Skeoch's funeral. Willie took up two loads manure to Strathallan and finished planting potatoes 4 rows. Sold "Blockhead " {Moolie?} to A Mills for $30.00 and received $1.00 on it. Mr. Mc Colm took the lumber off the old barn and sheep house to-day and I paid him$1.00. (sowed millet) June 13, Thursday. A shower of rain last night. Cloudy this morning cleared off then clouded and rained a little in the evening. Willie drove Mary up to shanty then I took up � a load manure and he took up gang plow. I helped Jno Willie to shear the lamb we didn't finish on Tuesday then plowed turnip land till noon and Willie gang plowed where the barley and oat were killed out with the frost on sand hill etc. In PM, Willie brought up another load of manure then we sowed some millet, a bushel of which we got from Mitchell and paid 2.00 (54 bushels shingles; sowed millet) 14, Friday. Sunny day warm but breezy. I went up to Gordonville to-day and got 54 bushels of shingles from E. Fords got dinner at Uncle Dodges. Willie sowed millet to-day. Took Myrtle to Fords 1.5. We are getting the shingles for $1.25 per square. (sowed millet)15, Saturday. Fine day sunny. We sowed the rest of the sand hill of millet then worked turnip land and sowed about 8 drills the first we have sowed. Bought a lb of turnip seed. Mary was up at shanty to-day the framers started sheeting to-day. Mrs. Clark put in cow. 16, Sunday. Fine day sunny and warm. Mr. Craig preached. (Commenced shingling barn) June 17 Monday, sunny and warm. Bella and I walked up to the shanty carrying up basket etc. I brought down the horses and took up load manure then drilled turnip land. Willie brought up the rest of the hardware from Nichol's then brought 3 loads manure in PM. I sowed more turnip drill. Willie got 3 lb turnip seed at Steele cost 54. The framers have got the barn nearly all sheeted and are commenced shingling. Smellie went to {butcherins?}. 18, Tuesday. Sunny day and warm very dry weather. Willie took up six loads manure and I drilled up 12 more rows and sowed them with turnips. I brought up 23 1/2 square shingles from Blacks. Robert Ross and wife came here to-day. 19, Wednesday. Cloudy and looked like rain but it didn't come. Warm. Willie took up a load and a half of manure finishing the turnip land and we nearly finished plowing it. I brought from Blacks saw mill 7 more bushels shingles making 28 square and 12 2x4 12 ft long scantling maple and spruce for sling track $12.00 per M also 2 10x1 spruce boards 12 ft long planed on one side. Robert & Mr. Ross Mrs {Ritchie?} Auntie Uncle Jim and Jamme were up at farm for supper. June 20, Thursday. Warm and cloudy but didn't rain. I did road work to-day hauling 4 loads gravel thus putting in 3 days have to pay for one day yet. Willie was not well, went to Doctor and got medicine for sore throat. A car load of lumber came from Hillsdale. � 21, Friday. Sunny and very warm. We hauled the lumber which came yesterday up to barn hemlock dressed pine and maple flooring. We took it in 6 loads but havnt measured it all yet. Our 5 fleeces weighed 43lb @20ct a lb. 8.60 22, Saturday. Warm and sunny. A little shower about 5 or 6 o'clock PM. I made the sling track to-day and we got some of it up. Willie finished plowing turnip land. Rob't Ross and wife went away to-day for Brantford. 23, Sunday. Fine day. Mr. Craig preached in morning on giving and in the evening on "The letter land". I remained at home in forenoon. Gave 50cts to Missionary committee. 24, Monday. Raining this morning a mild shower cleared off again and remained between cloudy and sunny. Willie got Lucy Slood at Templins cost 20cts paid 20, a box paint 35cts at Nichols 20cts of cabbage and 2 lbs Swede turnips and 1 lb greystone cost 56. (finished shingling of barn) June 24, (continued) I brought up 408 hemlock plank at $10.00 per M and 5 more dressed spruce boards 10 by 12 ft @12 per M from Blacks saw mill. We finished putting up the track in AM. In PM we drilled up 8 drills and sowed 4. The framers finished shingling to-day. 25, Tuesday. Sunny day. The framers finished for the time being one set doors on roof finished and portico belles on one mow floor laid and two threshing floors. We finished drilling the rest of the turnip land and sowed it to-day. Willie gang plowed some more of sand hill. Hugh Cameron drove his mother down to-day. I bought 25cts worth of paint at Nichols. Willie bought 35cts worth of paint at Nichols. (Sowed 1/2 B barn & millet) 26, Wednesday. Fine in forenoon till about eleven o'clock when it clouded over and thundered rained some in PM and again in the evening. We pulled mustard out of front field and gang plowed on sand hill in AM. In afternoon Willie drove Mrs. Cameron up to station then brought up half a bushel corn to saw. He got it at Groves paid 35cts for it I sowed the rest of the 35 millet then it rained and we came home in buggy with Lucy and put her out with the rest of the horses in field. John Shaw died to-day. (Sowed corn) June 27. Thursday. Cloudy and somewhat misty in morning cleared off sunny, got a little chilly at night. I sowed corn on sand hill in AM and went to Wm Clarks raising in PM. Willie scuffled mangolds and hoed corn etc. � 28, Friday. Fine day a little rain after dinner. I was at Clarks raising all day. Willie hoed mangolds to-day. He also went to Jno Shaw's funeral. Father paid E. Ford $ 33.75 for 27 square shingles. 29, Saturday. Fine day. Willie hoed mangolds. I went to Dunlops for scraper and made a gangway to one door of barn and hauled in the lumber. Andrew Stephen took out his horse. 30, Sunday. Looked like rain but didn't come. Mr. Craig preached in AM on the raising of Lazarus. I went to Methodist church at night and heard Robert Wilson preach to the foresters a good practical sermon from the text" Thou shalt love the Lord thy God with all thy heart some mind and strength and thy neighbour as thyself." July 1, Monday. Douglas Fergusson started to work here to-day to work a month for $12.00. He and Willie thinned carrots in AM and he got off in PM to play lacrosse. I fixed fence to keep cattle out of the pease in AM and Willie helped me in afternoon. Father and mother were up in PM. Willie took "Charlie" to Fords. 2,Tuesday. Sunny day. Willie rut the field below our barn. Dougal finished thinning mangols and hoed the corn and I scuffled the corn and started to cut the hay in field next town line. It is very poor. Annie and Maggie Skeoch were here for tea. Father got plan of house from Moffat. 3, Wednesday. Cloudy day very dry weather the sun a red ball through misty clouds. Willie cut hay next town line. Dougal hoed potatoes then helped me to fix car of slings. In PM I cut hay next T. Line. Douglas raked the barn field cut yesterday will {coaled?} it up and after me took in a small load. 4, Thursday. Cloudy day and dry. We finished cutting the hay next T. Line and rut mustard on post killed oats next it. We hauled in a load of hay off stack and another after supper half of field and half of stack hay. July 5, Friday, warm day, cloudy but no rain. Dougal put land plaster on turnips today. Willie and I finished taking in the hay off town line field and the stack 7 loads. Bella and Mary were at church. Mr. Craig preached. Dougal left tonight for a while. 6, Saturday, warm day, cloudy and sunny. Dougal came back this morning and Willie hauled in 2 loads mustard and a load the rest of the hay in new barn field. Jno Wilkie and I cleaned � the well in forenoon cost 75 In PM Dougal and Will plowed where we cut the mustard. I fixed up around barn. 7, Sunday, looked like rain and thundered in PM but no rain of any account, warm. Sacrament Sunday. Mr. Craig preached. 8, Monday, warm day rained a little in PM and in the evening. Dougal gangplowed today. Willie cut hay next Ford's and Lindale's . Geo Mc kingie put in his cow to pasture. 9, Tuesday, very cool, cloudy in morning, cleared off. Willie bought 12lbs rape seed at 8cts 96 got rake tooth 10cts and {sling?} 20 rape fixed 10. He went over to Salem in PM and got 200lbs flour $5.00. Father Willie Mary and I went up to select a site for the house and staked it off. July 9, continued, Dougal harrowed what he gangplowed yesterday in AM and in PM drilled up the potatoes and went over corn with weeder. We finished cutting the hay we were at yesterday and Dougal raked up some after supper. Father bought a garden line 100 ft 15cts. Geo Bowley gave in tender for stonework of house $40 with board. 10, Wednesday, fine day, sunny and warm, dark blue sky passing clouds. Bowley helped us to stake out the site for house and we bargained with him to build the stone work for $38 and board and $3 off that for hay I sold him in spring of 94. Dougal raked hay all day. Willie at hay field, west of barn Strathallan and we got it raked and coaled {pow?} crop. We took in half of field next Lindale's 1/2 load then brought home waggon to take up straw. Mr. Cameron came from Galt tonight. (sowed rape) 11, Thursday. Fine day, clouded over in PM and a few drops rain fell. Willie and Dougal hauled up 2 loads of straw from barn at Ferndale and took in 3 loads hay he cut yesterday thus finishing haying. I started to dig out the foundation of house today: finished sowing rape in PM and took over Fords sower. Walter Cameron came down for his mother today. July 12, Friday, cloudy day rained at intervals all afternoon. Willie and Dougal hauled up 2 loads straw and 3 loads stones to house foundation and scuffled mangols at night. I worked at house foundation today. 13, Saturday, cloudy day, cool. Dougal scuffled corn in forenoon and helped Willie to haul stones to house in PM. Willie and I worked at house foundation in forenoon and I almost finished it in PM. Peter Ross came to Uncle Jims with his two bags tonight. Thomas came � home from St Joseph also Nell & Tom with Ross. We let brickwork of house to Elgie tonight for $90.00 I bought pair boots 1.25 14, Sunday, cloudy day. Mr. Craig preached. 15, Monday, cloudy day, rained at noon and at night. Dougal hoed turnips and Willie and I opened sand pit in PM. In forenoon I finished house foundation and Willie scuffled turnips. I went to Moffat at night to see about the house he is to finish complete for $3.00. I got $2.50 from Johnson for two months horse pasture. July 16, Tuesday. Fine day rained a little in morning. Dougal cut thistles at Ferndale in AM. Willie sunk crib for water for masons for house. I bought up 58 bushels lime from Kilm. In PM, I bought up a load of stone 1/4 of a load from Gows. Then we hauled 4 loads stones from Strathallan and sand to house. Tom Godfrey mixed mortar in PM, we got pattern from Moffat for barn window. 17, Wednesday, fine day, we worked at house foundation hauling sand and stones. Watt worked at the stonework in PM. Johnson put in a house to pasture and Curie Robinson a horse and salt. 18, Thursday, fine day, cool in morning warm day, we worked at house foundation today. I brought up another load of stones from Gows. Bowley and Watt both building to-day. Dougal scuffled turnips in PM. 19, Friday, rained some in morning and in afternoon. I hauled 2 loads stones from Ferndale in AM and in PM hauled stones from place also brought up rest of frame from Moffatts. Dougal thinned {turnips?} in AM and scuffled in PM. Father and {Messrs?} Grieve Wm Taylor Alex Taylor Forbes Clark and James Mills were up at place in the evening. July 20, Saturday, fine day, looked like rain, but didn’t come. Dougal hoed turnips in forenoon and scuffled corn in PM. I brought up a load of stones from Ferndale then another from quarry. We hauled 4 loads earth to barn embankment in PM. Kate Clyne came here in evening train. I bought a poke for a horse cost 40cts. 21, Sunday, rained in morning then cleared off then a little in PM. Mr. Craig preached. 22, Monday, fine day. We hauled 2 loads stones to masons. Dougal hoed turnips I bought 2lbs paris green 55cts and we put some on 1/3 of potatoes after supper we took the poke back. � 23,Thursday, fine day, sunny and warm. We finished paris greening potatoes. Dougal hoed. I brought a load stones from quarry thus working the cord and Willie brought a load from Ferndale. In PM I bought up 50 bushels lime then 12 18ft long 2x10 joists and 31 16ft 2x10. 24, Wednesday, fine day, hazy and cloudy, rained a little at night. Lucy was sick this morning and we got Howie up. She is better tonight. We took up a load stones from Ferndale, I went to Dunlops and bought a sheep. July 24, (continued) for $6.00. he was to [illegible] and bring down in the morning. In PM I brought from Blacks 4 2x10 20ft long joists 12 2x10 16ft and 8 2 x 10 14 ft. Dougal hoed turnips in AM and in PM went to Lacrosse match between Seaforth and Fergus. Fergus beat 4 to 3. 25, Thursday, fine day, Wm Allan David Watson and myself hauled bricks from the station and got up 10 loads, emptying a car and some of another. (hauled brick of stone) 26, Friday, fine day, rained at night. David Watson and myself hauled bricks today again. I got lend of Jim Gows Lime waggon took up a load stones then a load brick in AM. David hauled 2 loads in AM. In PM, we got Charley Ferguson to help and we got up 4 loads. Allan also took up a load in morning that he had in last night. Arthur came home to-day from St Joseph. The masons have the house foundation nearly ready for joists. (hauled brick) 27, Saturday, rained more or less all last night and during the forenoon. Dougal and I cleaned up in barn in AM and in PM we hauled up two loads bricks. The masons did not work to-day at house. July 28, Sunday, fine day cool. Mr. Craig preached in AM and Geo Fergusson spoke in the evening on the Boston convention. 29, Monday, cloudy day rained a sprinkling in PM and a little in the evening. We got Jim Monism and Dougal at station and with Charley and myself at farm and Willie driving. We got up the rest of the loads of brick 4 loads, and in PM I went to Blacks saw mill and brought up to scantling 2x4, 12ft long and 7 2x10 14ft long. The masons got the house foundation ready for the joists to-day. The grasshoppers are eating nearly all our turnips. 30, Tuesday, cloudy day, quite cold, rained heavy during last night. Dougal trimmed turnips in AM and I harrowed the turnip land where the turnips had destroyed by drought, fly and grasshoppers about {illegible} of the land preparatory to sowing greystones then I went over � the late corn with the weeder. In PM, we hauled earth to the gangway and Willie sowed greystones 2 Ibs for which he paid 50cts. The Arthur Sunday school picnic was held at Elora rocks and the Camerons were here for dinner. July 31, Wednesday. Between cloudy and sunny quite cold and very windy. Dougal hoed turnips then helped us to load earth on the waggon in AM. In PM, he went to home having completed his month. We hauled more earth to gangway and finished the connection of the ditch in pasture field that we couldn’t do last fall for water. Bowley and Tom Godfrey worked at house foundation in PM. (joists of house laid) August 1, Thursday. Fine day, cool, Bowley and Godfrey work at foundation to-day and Moffat and Jim Moore laid the joists. We hauled sand and stones and I got binder ready to cut.Mr. Hyatt was buried today. 2, Friday, fine day, warmer. We cut the barley to-day. Bowley and Godfrey worked at house foundation all day. We got 25lbs binder twine at Mennies at 4 1/2cts a lb $1.63. 3, Saturday, Rained a little last night fine day. Bowley and Godfrey worked at house foundation. Willie and I hauled 2 loads {shaff?} from barn at Ferndale up to new barn and 2 loads up to stable. Paid Bowley $10.00 on house foundation at night. August 4, Sunday, rained a few drops last night warm day. This being 4th anniversary of Mr. Craig's pastorate in Melville church. the occasion was distinguished by Rev Dr. Parsons of Knox church Toronto preaching morning and evening. His morning text was Ephesians 3:3 and in the evening 2 Cor 5;20. 5,Monday, fine day, sunny. Bowley worked at house foundation himself to-day. We took in the barley in PM 2 loads including rakings. Willie scuffled potatoes. In AM, father, mother and Bella went to hear Mr. Craig lecture on New Mexico. 6, Tuesday, cloudy day rained about 5 o'clock PM. I got knotter of binder mended at Templin cost 25 cts in account and Willie hauled sand. In PM, I took some maple lumber over to Elora to get cut into flooring and brought from Salem 200lbs flour at 225 per 100lbs bran @88cts and 100lbs shorts @$110 making in all $6.30. Willie scuffled mangoes and corn. Bowley and Charley Fergusson worked at house foundation painting. August 7, Wednesday. Cloudy day rained last night. Fergus civic holiday. Willie and mother went up to Gordonville and got home about 10 o'clock PM. I took up 10 bushels lime to � house and Bowley and Charlie worked all day. Father cleaned up brush etc. around barn and orchard. I hauled sand to masons in AM. 8, Thursday, fine day, we worked at house area wall etc. in AM and in PM went to picnic at Mc Allisters, Willie Mary and I got $3.00 from Kelcher for pasture of house. Smith of Erin brought a load of stone window sills. Mrs. Ritchie's niece arrived to-day. 9, Friday, rained heavily last night cloudy day. I went to Elora for the flooring and took 100ft of maple boards for which I received $120. My other load cut into 364ft @ $5 per M for cutting cost $1.82 and I got 54ft @$20 per M $1.08 making 2.90mims. $1.20 and I paid him in full $150. In PM, Willie started to plow at Strathallan and I did sundries. Bowley finished house foundation in AM. 10, Saturday, rained last night again. Fine day warm. Smellie and Sam Robinson back again made door in barn. We got up rest of straw from Ferndale barn 2 loads. I bought a poke at Nichols in evening cost 35cts. Put it on here. I bought 1000ft lumber from Blacks @ $7.00 per M on account. August 11,Sunday, rained heavily in forenoon, afternoon and evening at intervals. Mr. Craig preached in AM. Dr. McKay of Formosa addressed a was meeting of Sunday school scholars in PM and at night spoke to united congregation St Andrews and ours a crowded church to the outside doors. (brought up door &window frame, lumber) 12, Monday, misty in morning cleared off five. Farmers at barn. Able & Deans mixing mortar for house preparatory for starting tomorrow. I got 50 bushels lime from Gows and took up bricklayers tools. In PM I got 23 16ft 2x10 planks from Blacks and bricklayers planks from English church then brought the door and window frames for {illegible} floor of house. (House Commence, Lumber) 13,Tuesday, fine day warm. Elgie and Newman in to-day started building house. I brought up 570ft $ 7.00 per M lumber and 18 2x8 14ft long planks to finish barn floor in PM got pint shellach at Minnies in account. Willie got 70cts boa painted and linseed oil at Minnies. Willie got 12 2"2x 10 18ft long elm joists for granary. Willie Beattie helped me to fix the bounder in PM. Sold A Mills. Bessie and Reddie for $54 received $100 (humber) August 14, Wednesday, fine day warm. Bricklayers at house today, again and Smellie & Sam at barn. I brought up 5 sill stones and a bound from E. church and 80 beveled � bricks from Dix's. in PM, brought up 220 ft beam of Gilead @$8.00 per M and 70 2x4 scantling and 8 4x4 pieces. (cut wheat) 15, Thursday, fine day. Bricklayers and farmers working today. I brought up trusses in forenoon and in PM we cut some of the wheat. (finished cutting wheat, sawed 30 April 108 days in maturing) 16, Friday, Bricklayers worked at house today. Farmers away. We cut the rest of the wheat today and what oats were left below maple grove. Willie got 4 thimbles for chimneys cost 35cts. Smith came with the rest of the stones paid C Fergusson & J {Morrison?} each. (thunder storm, pulled pease, calf) 17, Saturday, fine day till afternoon when it clouded over and a most terrific wind storm with thunder and lightning followed by heavy rain and {some?} hail swept the country. The bricklayers at work till the rain after the storm we found it had washed all the joints of to-day work. We pulled pease in forenoon till about 11 o'clock when I went to Hodgls and got 10 iron put in pea rake cost Effie calved to-day a bull calf. August 18, Sunday, fine day rained some in evening. Mr. Craig preached in AM and Mr. Moody in evening from text ”we are ambassadors from Christ etc. ” (posts at Blacks, finished pulling potter peas sawed 4th May 107 days to maturity) 19, Monday, cool day between cloudy and sunny rained a few drops in PM. Bricklayers on till 3 o’clock then went to Larosse match Fergus and Toronto. Smellie and Sam on today doing stall posts. I got 24posts from Corbitt @8cts each $ 2.08 and 4 7x7 cedar posts 10 ft long @$10 per M. 2.35 and at Blacks and brought up rest of windows for house upper story. In PM, we pulled the rest of the potter pease. Smellie helping us after supper. (lumber) 20, Tuesday, cool in morning, dark clouds passing over a blue sky. Late in afternoon rained and afterwards a heavy shower accompanied by strong wind thunder and lightning. We help Smellie to get in stall posts by cleaning away wood & stones and digging postholes. The bricklayers got house ready for upper joists to-day. I brought up from Blacks sawmill, 2 cedar posts 7x7, 10ft and one 4x7 , 10ft and 14 square of shingles. 21, Wednesday, fine day very cool. Smellie and Sam finished stable for time being getting in all the posts. Willie and I digging the postholes. Martignori John & Nelson came to-day to see if we were ready for him, and went away after dinner, we not � August 21, (continued) being ready. We hauled in a load pease after supper. the bricklayers were not on to-day. Mrs. Richie and niece Annie Forsythe over in the evening. Father paid Smellie $28 on account of barn. (4 loads wheat, 4 loads peas (potter)) 22 Thursday, cool and Fine. We took in the wheat loads and four loads of pease. (3 loads potter peas) 23. Friday, fine day, looked like rain but didn’t come till evening. We hauled in the rest of potter pease 3 loads in forenoon. In PM, Moffat put in upper joists on house. Willie painted window frames and I got sand out of cellar foundation. Bella and Mary went to Elora with Lucy in PM to see about Mary eyesight. Bought a poke at Nichols. 24,Saturday, rained considerably last night and more or less all AM till about eleven o’clock blue sky with passing rain cloudy in PM, we did sundry jobs put a lock in granary door. 25, Sunday, fine day clear bright sky, warm. Mr. Craig preached in morning from text” Behold now in the accepted time etc. and in the evening from.” August 26, (cutting oats, scuffing potatoes, pulling peas ) Monday, Fine day sunny and warm. The bricklayers worked this afternoon and Sandy Able all day. I brought up 50 bushels from Gows kiln and 21 2x6 12ft scantling 18ft 55 2x6 12ft and 12 2x9 12ft. in PM we started to cut the remaining oats in Q&R field then Willie scuffled potatoes after supper and I pulled some pease at top of field. (pulled multiplier peas sowed II May =108 days finished cutting oats sowed 24 bush an 2.3 April = 126 days) 27 Tuesday, Fine day looked like rain in AM warm day. The bricklayers were on to-day all day. We pulled the multiplier pease in AM and in PM put 3 horses in binder and cut the rest of the oats we started yesterday thus finishing cutting for this year. (pulled Prince Albert peas, saved 14May = 106 days commence flax pulling), 28 Wednesday, Fine day warm look like rain more or less all day and rained very heavily in the evening. The bricklayers worked all day. We pulled the Prince Albert pease and plowed some in PM. Robinson had a flax {[illegible} this afternoon pulling our flax. They got considerable done. Geo little started pulling flax to-day at $4.50 per acre. August 29, Thursday, Fine day warm. Bricklayers worked all day. I scuffled what turnips are left of the grasshopers and Willie got sand in AM and in PM Willie scuffled mangols and some corn and I scrapped of some more earth to get more sand ready for Martignori. Geo � Little pulled flax to-day. (2 loads peas, Uncle George Brick 550 ) 30, Friday. Fine day sunny and warm. The Bricklayers finished the house all but chimneys and wat of plaster. We got sand for house and barn in AM and in PM. Hauled in 2 loads of multiplier pease. Uncle George of Chelsy was up at farm in afternoon. We brought up 550 bricks from Hamiltons to make {Vce?} chimneys. 31, Saturday, clouded over in forenoon and rained a few drops about 10 o’clock cleared off in PM and got exceedingly windy and very cold at night. The bricklayers were on in AM built a chimney and plastered went away in PM in account of wind. We hauled in 3 loads of pease in AM and in PM thus finishing the pease in field opposite barn. Five loads multiplier and 3 loads Prince Albert. September 1, Sunday, Mr. Craig preached in Melville in AM and Mr. Mullan just returned from old county to united congregation at night in St Chedraus. Fine clear sunny day cool at night. September 2, Monday, Fine day sunny and cool. Moffats gang started to put in roof of house to-day. I brought up 20 14m 2x4 14ft 2x6 30 12ft 2x6 and 25 12ft 2x4 from Blacks sawmill and nails for Moffat then we brought in a load oats from {frost?} field before dinner. In PM we finished taking in the out 2 more loads also a slingful of pease we got out of the furrows then I went to Blacks Mill and bought up 100 ft hemlock sheeting @ $7.00 per M. Stewart and Colin were up at farm nearly all day. This being “Labor Day” father had a holiday day and was up at farm. 3, Tuesday, Fine day sunny and warm. I got 5 bushels of lime at Gows Lime Kiln and took up the farming mill. Willie went to Elora or Salun rather and got 200lbs flour $4.00 and 1 bag bran 1 bag shorts and some hen feed $1.55. the carpenters got sheeting nearly all on the house. Geo McLutyre and Tom Steele came from Toronto on bicycles. I start to plow in large pasture field. 4, Wednesday, Fine in forenoon rained more or less in afternoon. I brought up rest of the house lumber from Blacks 85 2x4 12ft scantlings 250ft $7.00 sheeting on forenoons load and in PM. September 4, continued, 175 2x 1 1/2 12ft strapping 10 3x2 12ft scantling and 8 5x3/4 12ft spruce ridge boards and 10 6x 3/4 12ft ridge boards. The carpenters worked at home all day. We started to cut down willows in large pasture field in PM. The firebell send Willie and I peel � mell down town just now to find that a small fire in Beattie foundry had been put out without the fireengine. 5, Thursday, Fine day Martignori and gang came to-day to finish painting barn. I got 50 bushels lime at Kier then brought up the flooring for upstairs of house, In PM we got sand for masons. The carpenters finished shingling and Newman and Sandy Able worked all day finished plastering and put up me chimney. Gorge McLutyre and 3cm Steele up at farm on bicycles. 6, Friday, Fine day, sunny, Martigrom and gang at work all day also carpenters got floor nearly laid. Thomas Kerr put deck roof on to-day cost $10.00. Elgire and Newman finished the last chimney thus finishing their contract. We hauled sand etc. In PM, I took a load flax to Elora 3430lbs gross. Didn’t weigh the waggon yet. September 7, Saturday. Fine day rain around us in PM but none here. The masons and carpenters both worked all day. I took a load flax to Elora in PM gross weight 3740, waggon 1150, net 2590 the net of yesterday’s load was 2280 at $11.00 per ton,2 paid Nichols bill at night $27.00. received from Curvy Robinson 50cts in account of horse pasture $1.75. Received from Jackson $4.50 for 3 months horse pasture. Bought necktie 20cts. (sow pigged 8 young pigs) 8, Sunday, Rainy like all day but didn’t rain much Fine sunny day and cool, Mr. Cabowm preached in morning on the perseverance of the saints about excuses for not becoming Christians. Thomas Hamilton lead the singing. 9, Monday, Rained a little in morning and in afternoon. Louis Martignori Nelson and J Oakes finished the barn to-day. The carpenters worked at hours. I took load flax 2030lbs to Taylors @$11.00 per ton. Willie attended masons I bound flax. Robinson finished pulling flax. 10, Tuesday, Fine sunny day, we bound and hauled 3 loads flax to-day to Taylors 2070 lbs, 1900 lbs and 1740 lbs at $11.00. We had Malcolm binding in afternoon. The carpenters got house ready for plasterers. September 11, Wednesday, fine day very warm, we hauled 2 loads flax to Taylors 2070 and 1840 and got me in and put it in little barn ready for morning thus getting all dry stuff off the field. We have had considerable trouble shaking the earth off the roots to make it sell. 12, Thursday, fine day cloudy and cooler, t took load flax to mill 190 lbs and settled up with Taylor. gross receipts $75.13 deduct seed $12.50 net $42.63. we took up to house from � Blacks 50 bunches 4ft faths and 50 4 1/2ft faths. Jim Carleton putting them on to-day. Willie went to Mills thrashing in PM. Bella and Mary went to Elora and got flax money there $26.58. 13, Friday, very cool in morning and evening warm about noon. Fine sunny day. We hauled a load of sawdust to home and in PM we pulled about half of the pease next Q.S.Road. 14, Saturday, Sunshiny day but very cool, I got 2 bushels rye at station that Mitchel from Guelph at 65cts a bushel and sowed it where I sowed rape which was eaten by grasshopers. Willie cut corn. In PM we pulled more pease. Opened tenders for painting Wm Mc Cullah’s lowest $ 84.00 accepted. Paid Ms Robinson $1.80 for pulling balance of flax. September 15, Sunday, rear frost during night, corn, potatoes, etc frozen, cloudy and rainy like. Mr. Craig preached morning and evening. Mr. Fergusson died to-day (Beech & Maple) 16, Monday, rained during night, fine sunny day warm. I took Elgies planks trusses etc. down to English church, and in PM we took up load beech and maple 1 1/2 plank we had here and I opened some more sand pit and Willie cut down corn after supper we pulled rest of the pease. (Pig killed )17, Tuesday, fine day. We hauled in 5 loads pease to-day. In forenoon Willie cut corn and I worked at sand pit. John Wilkie came about 5 o’clock and killed pig white one which will probably weigh 240 lbs more or less. Jimmie Mac {Mamara?} lathing at house all day. 18, Wednesday, Rained very heavily last night and cloudy all day. Willie went to Wm Taylors thrashing with team and get home between 10 &11 o’clock after which we put up the pig. I got tooth pulled this morning 25cts. In PM we got sand etc. Mary and Nellie went to Elora in PM and Mary got spectacles al Smiths cost $400. Jim Mac lathing all day. Bo’t shaving soap 10cts. September 19,Thursday. Fine in afternoon cloudy and rained a little in forenoon. Mary Auntie and Maggie McIntyre went up to Grand Valley with Lucy today. We plowed a little bound and stoked corn and cut millet to-day. Jimmie Mac lathing. 20, Friday. Fine sunny day very warm, we cut corn and bound flax in forenoon and took over a load corn to barn. In afternoon we took up the load corn putting it on hay with alternate rows of corn and “hay and straw”. Willie raked up the millet we cut yesterday and I cut corn meanwhile then we took over to barn a load millet then took in a load pease. Jimmie Mac � lathing all day. Mary and auntie came home at night. Mr. Watson started for St Joe to see about getting land and is going to look at ours. 21, Saturday. Fine sunny day very warm, we hauled in the rest of the pease to-day six loads. Jimmie Mac lathing all day. Malcolm Campbell went to Armstrongs and Fords thrashing for us to-day. 22, Sunday. Fine sunny day. Warm. Mr. Craig preached morning and evening the evening text was ‘Thou shalt be missed. ”Professor Mailtard led the singing to-day and gave general satisfaction. September 23, Monday. Cooler and windy at times looked like rain. Peter Stewart and Colin went away in morning CPR train. I drove them up to the station and their trunks etc. We put on the rest of the flax a big load then put in horses to feed and I got a dinner then started for Elora about half past eleven. I got $9.00 per ton and had in 2870lbs and got $12.81. After getting home we hauled 2 load millet and brought some down in waggon. Jimmie Mac lathing all day. 24, Tuesday. Cool morning fine sunny day. I took up 60 bushels lime from Gows in AM and 20 lbs lath nails. In PM we hauled in a load millet then I took team with to Wilsons got Dick shod 20 cts and brought up load sand from Fergussons pit 38cts. 25,Wednesday. Fine day. I got load sand from Fergussons pit in AM. We hauled water for Mr. Chapman who is mixing mortar today and some sand from [illegible] after which we hauled in corn to other barn and the rakings of the millet. Jimmie Mac lathing all day. 26,Thursday. Rained very heavily nearly all last night thunder and lightning cleared off in Sep 26, (continued) morning and remained fine sunny day but cool. Willie plowed and cut the rest of the millet to-day I cleaned granary stable etc. Chapman and Jimmie Mac working all day. We took out Johnsons horses to-night. 27,Friday. Cloudy in forenoon and raining a little got colder. I took up a load sand from Fergussons after having brought 170lbs of dust a Wilsons for 59 cts. In PM Willie plowed and I did sundry jobs around house and barn. Jimmie and Davy at work all day. Duncan and Porter came in afternoon. 28, Saturday. White frost this morning cool sunny day rained at night. Willie brought up a load sand from Fergussons then looked for colts with Lucy in buggy found them about noon � along L-Line. I brought up window sash for home in PM and raked and washed the rest of the millet Willie got load sand form Gordan Street and hauled in 3 loads corn. Porter and Jimmie lathing and Davy and Duncan mixing. 29 Sunday. Cold day cloudy and raining at intervals heavy frost in morning. Sacrament Sunday. Mr. McKay preached morning and evening. In morning from text “And grace for grace” and in evening from Genesis 12:1-3. Dr wardrobe was also present and spoke. September 30, Monday. Frosty in morning and very cold all day, cold wind and sleet at intervals. Moffat fitted window sash in morning. Plasters in all day got 2 rooms upstairs done Mr. McCullah painting sash in PM. Willie plowed in pea field and I banked house. Bought 86 bushels and 26 lbs vats from J Mc Crown for 24cts a bushel cost $26. 82. He took them to Semples to get chopped. We went to ordination of Jimmie Pow as missionary to China in evening. Mr. Lassel presided and {Meson?} Strahan Craig and McKay spoke a crowded house. October 1, Tuesday, frosty morning cool day sunny, I took a load of the chopped oats in morning and plowed till noon then took the rest in PM and plowed in afternoon. Willie went to Dunlops thrashing for J Hamilton. Plasterers got hall and bedroom down stairs and rest of upstairs done Mr. McCullah painting in PM chop cost $1.40. 2,Wednesday, fine day, cool, Willie went to Elora and got 20 bushels wine for putty @ 13 cts bushel $2.60 he also brought 15 bushels for Hodge. I plowed in forenoon with colt and in PM we hauled in the rest of the lying corn. The plasterers finished today except [illegible] and some floating Jno Davis thrashed. 3, Thursday, fine sunny day. Plasterers finished and run the putty today. I plowed with colts and Willie hauled water we took in the rest of the millet one load. Bella Willie and I at show in evening. October 4, Friday, fine sunny day. We plowed in forenoon and all went to show in the afternoon except father. Hugh Cameron and Hattie were down to-day and went to the show. 5, Saturday. Fine sunny day, Willie plowed all day and I raked where the millet was and also the short corn we cut with mower and we took it in on the wagon in the evening. James Johnson was here in afternoon. � 6, Sunday. Fine sunny day. Mr. Craig preached in AM and Peter Scott preached in the evening from Rom. 8:15a very good sermon. The vote on Professor Maittand as presenter was No’s 103 Yes’s 100. 7, Monday. Rained last night cloudy more or less all day and rained at intervals. Willie plowed all day. I cleaned up etc in AM and in PM went to Salem and bought 500 lbs flour @ $1.65 per 100lbs cost $8.25 also 100lbs shorts 85cts $9.10 in all left 250lbs flour there. 8, Tuesday. Cold day frost in morning very windy all day and cold between sunny and cloudy snowed some in PM and evening. Willie plowed all day finishing pea field and I hauled earth to barn embankment with road scraper. Dan MacDonald brought thrashing machine ready for Thursday.Wm Robson took away some plaster I sold to Hugh Black for $2.00 Geo six took out his six cattle he put in on 23 May. October 9, Wednesday. Sunny and cloudy very cold, frost in morning ice on water. Willie plowed all day in front field. I cleaned up ready for thrashing. “Charlie” up in PM plowing. A fire alarm at night Bea this foundry. 10, Thursday. Fine sunny day cool. We thrashed this forenoon got the wheat oats barley and 1/2 the pease done. Willie took separator to Simples in PM then we took in the rest of the corn two loads on waggon box. Aunt Aggie came from Toronto tonight in route to Mildmay. Geo Johnson had another daughter. 11, Friday. Raining all forenoon and in the evening again cloudy all day. Willie lathed cellar. Aunt Aggie went away on noon train. We drove her up in buggy. Went to Capt Beattie’s funeral in PM masons workman and volunteers at it. Bo’t 1 lb lath nails at Nichols. Dr James Ross of Brantford here to-day. Took 2 cats up to barn. 12, Saturday. Cloudy day with occasional sunshine cleared off at night cool and northern lights. Willie plowed and I banked up barn. We paid J Gov in full balance of lime money $ 23.25. Wm McCulluh up in PM painting sash I took him a bag of pease. We brought furniture from D.Russel’s at night. October 13, Sunday. Fine day. Mr. Craig preached morning and evening. Miss Wilkie and the youngest of the Hyatts buried today. 14, Monday. Fine sunny day Frost in morning and a little cloudy in forenoon. Smellie working at barn to-day again putting stops on window frames etc. We started to take up our potatoes � to-day aided by Charlie Fergusson who is getting 2 bags potatoes a day. We got up six rows and got about 2 waggon boxfulls and brought 10bags down here besides. 15, Tuesday. Fine sunny day, somewhat cloudy in PM.I brought up windows for barn from Davees in PM cost altogether $11.78. Smellie and Sam both working to-day. We took up potatoes today again helped by Charlie, got 7 rows done 2 waggon loads; and a dozen bags which we brough down at night. I got 18cts worth stuff at Nichols renew nails lathes etc. 16, Wednesday. Cloudy day rained all day at intervals. Smellie and Sam working all day. Wm Fergusson worked at potatoes in forenoon and 2 hours in PM, Charlie having gone to Grand Valley. I brought up stuff from Moffats for eves, gable etc. and Jack Moffat and Scott they put up scaffold and left. We got about 5 drills potatoes 1 1/2 loads. I went to Blacks mill in PM and got 720ft 3 in Tamarack plank 16ft long to floor the horse stable. 17, Thursday. Frost in morning. Windy cold between cloudy and sunny, rained some in forenoon. Smellie and Samuel October 17, continued, up in morning laid sleepers in horse stable for floor then went away. We picked the rest of the potatoes left from yesterday 12 bags, then put in rest of day filling in between sleepers in horse stable. Jack Moffat and Scott at eve all day. 18, Friday. Fine sunny day not so cold. We mixed the mortar and laid it on horse stable floor and Smellie and Sam laid the floor and put up some stalls. Father worked at farm all day mixing mortar and banking house etc. I went to Sow o McLeans bash in PM but got no lumber came back to Blacks and took up 15 2x4 elm scantling 12 ft long and 1,2 x2 1/2. Willie picked 2 rows potatoes in PM got 15 bags. Moffats finished eaves etc. today. Mrs. See more of Mount Forest here in evening. 19, Saturday. Cloudy day got colder as the day advanced and quite a snow storm about 4 o’clock snowed at intervals all evening. Smellie and Sam at barn to-day. I got 520ft 1 1/2in elm plank 12ft long 45 pieces 1x3 12ft long or 135ft and 3 boards 11in x 10ft or 29 1/5ft at Blacks and 5lbs 4in nails 4 in strap hinges and some bolts and wood screws at Nichols. We took up the rest of the potatoes 3 rows getting 18 or so bags. 20,Sunday. Ground all covered with snow 1 1/2 inches thick and snowed more or less all day with intervals of sunshine frosty day and got very frosty at night. Mr. Craig preached in morning on “Faith” and in evening on the appearance of brightness round about Ezekiel1, 27&28. � December 4/94 Barn Memorando. Stonework ---set to Louis Martignori $115 back wall 70 ft long 10 ft high 24 m at bottom tapering to 24 at top put large boulders in the bottom of this wall and let the stonework be built far enough away to allow for the biggest ones to be put in. Get bond timber put in for silo. Two end walls each 60ft long 10ft high. Get tiles put in near the top for ventilators, get all necessary bind timber for calf pens box cupboard built in behind horse stable and timber for harrness {pirs?}. Get iron tie rings built in the stonework. 1895 October 21. Monday. Very cold day. 12 degrees of frost during the night. Sunny day but frosty air. Snow melted some. Smellie and Sam at barn all day. Willie went to Blacks and got 6 boards 1 inch thick 3ft them 8 in wide and 3 10 inches wide 4 of them 12ft long and the rest 10ft. We sold our 6 white pigs to Cassie and took them to scales they weighed 1010lbs and we got {3 ¼?} cts a lb and received $37.87cts. I plowed in PM and Willie lathed cellar. I got 50more bolts at Nichols. 22. Tuesday. Fine day, frosty in morning but not so cold as yesterday. Smellie and Sam at barn all day, rather worked at banking home etc. all day. We took up our carrots and 2 loads mangols all with shaws on and in PM I went to Blacks and got 17 inch boards spruce 12 inches wide and 12ft long, 26 6 in wide& 14 ft long and 8, 5 inches wide & 14ft long, also, 7, 1 1/2 in inch plank alm {illegible} 12 inches wide and 12 ft long and 7 pieces 2 ½ {illegible} ft long, also 100 bolts at Nichols. Wm McCullah went to Guelph in PM {illegible} and Fred Mc Gladdeny {illegible} painted . Mary has been up at shanty ever since Smellie. For more information on James Ross check out the “Meet the Diarists” page under “Discover” on our website: ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca � transcribed https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/da076350eb7eb5fbc3e16868b19562f9.pdf ee6dee109d16123de780dfbfebebb9b0 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. Live Stock Registration Address Accountant Natural Live Stock Records correspondence {illegible} Department of Agriculture Ottawa Apple tree farming Keep the leader F.A. Jan 30/08 {Lucerne?} Notes 30 bushels lime to acre some ashes 8 lbs Red clover 4 lbs Timothy 2 lbs Alsike Professor G.F. Edwards Bacteriologist OAC Guelph supply Bacteria https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/c5c3fb09dbfcf24870465804a1414358.pdf e9d49378717003692778139e1db23cfc UG Transcription Progress Scripto transcription progress Done Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. Agg 6. 42 Series 1, Subseries 2 https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/191862c59c47f6e73b8582360ccca74b.pdf 68521a340ef5162ba36638184818c123 UG Transcription Progress Scripto transcription progress Done Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. 1903 Rosmead Diary Recieved Paid <table> <tr> <td>&nbsp; November </td> <td>&nbsp; 1 2 3 4 </td> <td>&nbsp; Sunday forward Fine sunny hazy Indian summer day. Mr Strahan of Guelph formerly of Rockwood preached in morning from jno 20 and in evening from Nw{?} 2.14. Monday Fine sunny day. Willie plowed all day with Perin plow at S.S field. We brought over our {powerkases?} from Mrs Drumes nineteen hoe seeder etc and paid for them $1065 Missrs Allison and Besse agents of frost & wood company were here in p.m. I gave my order for hay rake $28.00 and old one payable 1st Oct 1904 with 7% per annum off for cash. I went to {Cuirmock?} tea meeting in evening expenses 75 Auntie up for tea gave for butter 19. Willie paid Archie fermal in full to date $1.20 Tuesday Fine sunny day. Willie plowed all day. L.L field. I dug hole in pond bottom of no 7 to fill up with stones to drain it I went over to Mr Byers at night trustee meeting Bella and Mary called on Mrs R Curlins in PM gave here present cost 15 cts Wednesday Fine sunny day. WIllie plowed all day L.L I dug some of foundation for driving shed In PM jno hay and I went to Peter dows sale in his rig. Mary got paint and putty at Nichols & Father up in PM. We were all over at {Durnis?} for tea in evening the {Lindale?} contingent down also. </td> <td>&nbsp;</td> <td>&nbsp; 1431 1431 </td> <td>&nbsp; 57 19 76 </td> <td>&nbsp; 916 10 1 930 </td> <td>&nbsp; 61 65 75 20 75 20 16 </td> </tr> </table> https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/999e71a7120bab86b208b074d12b007f.pdf 3bdf03fc33a16b6d2ea3d9b0e1286e04 UG Transcription Progress Scripto transcription progress Done Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. 1903 Rosmead Diary Recieved Paid <table> <tr> <td>&nbsp; November </td> <td>&nbsp; 5 6 7 8 </td> <td>&nbsp; Thursday forward Great change in weather, windy cloudy cold stray flakes of snow. Willie finished plowing L.L field with single plow to-day I went to Mr Toots sale in PM bid on horse Mary down at dentist got at steals hair pins 5 tickets for school concert bought on Sunday Archie funeral Friday Cold day frosty, snow flurries and sunshine at intervals most sunshine. Williw brought up load manure from steds then we hauled out two from yard and in PM 5 or so, all to No 4W. Bella went down in PM she and another going to school concert in J. Hall to-night. Saturday Not so cold, sunny. We hauled out 4 loads manure to No 4 than Willie feared out and I went downtown on wheel got 2 gal coal oil 50 100 lbs chicken feed 125 and one bag maintoba flour on due bill at Armstrongs. In PM Willie plowed & furrow plow in No 4. I went down town at night paid Glen for dust o chop got Oct 29 10.39 got pair rubber boots at Murry's 185 licquorice at Phillips 10 Sunday Fine sunny day. Mr McVicar preached in AM from Luke 11:8 and in evening from the words in that day ye shall ask me anything. M call Willie at Methodist church at night call. </td> <td>&nbsp;</td> <td>&nbsp; 1431 1431 </td> <td>&nbsp; 76 76 </td> <td>&nbsp; 930 1 10 1 1 945 </td> <td>&nbsp; 16 5 50 75 35 85 10 00 5 81 </td> </tr> </table> https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/07472e46c02bfa40b65018da3eab0c87.pdf d39d893de178c07c413660fa72861ee1 UG Transcription Progress Scripto transcription progress Done Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. 1903 Rosmead Diary Recieved Paid <table> <tr> <td>&nbsp; Novemebr </td> <td>&nbsp; 9 10 11 </td> <td>&nbsp; Monday Forward Fine sunny day. We plowed in No 4 also mangold land in No 1 and took 2 loads maure to No 4. Father up in PM he and Willie burnt brush etc near creek No 4. I drove Father down in evening and went over to Wm Taylors bought sow and 10 pigs for $30.00 Tuesday Fine day somewhat cloudy. Willie plowed in No 2 in AM and in PM we put 2 loads manure on No 4 and we plowed there. Bella and Mary down town in PM paid for hats paint 4 cocoanut 5 handkerchief studs 15 We brought over from Wm Taylors the sow and ten pigs gave cheque 30.00 Sam McKee helped up with them. Wednesday Geound covered with hoar frost this morning got very misty then cleared off sunny in PM again clouded and rained some rained heavy at night again. We hauled out to No 4 in AM 4 loads manure and in PM I took down 10 bags chop brought up load manure from sted and 1 more from yard then Willie went down for chop 50 cts got ocre 4. Mary down in PM got at Phillips drugs 15 gave collection W.F.M.S 10 received from Mrs Philllip for butter 2lbs 36 Sam McKee had lend of our Perrin plow to-day. </td> <td>&nbsp;</td> <td>&nbsp; 1431 1431 </td> <td>&nbsp; 76 36 12 </td> <td>&nbsp; 945 5 30 981 </td> <td>&nbsp; 81 50 24 00 4 25 84 </td> </tr> </table> https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/98d52ada150c1a2fcb955d851b28b2ae.pdf c24e51dbf0bb708a7a9e23d23f1f72b7 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. 1903 Rosmead Diary Recieved PAid <table> <tbody> <tr> <td>&nbsp; November</td> <td>&nbsp; 12 13 14 15</td> <td>&nbsp; Thursday Forward Fine sunny day. Willie plowed all day No 4 we took out 2 loads manure to No 4. I made a gate for horse stall. Annie and Jennie Skock up in PM for tea Father up in PM cleaning up at creek No 4 got ride down with Skocks Friday Fine sunny day. Cool. I took down straw to Besse in waggon box and brought up load manure from Steels put it and another in No 4. Willie plowed in PM. I went down to tea meeting "Melville" at night 25 Saturday Ground white this morning. Frosty day cloudy. I brought up load manure from steels in AM put it and another on No 4 and in PM one from Besse finished what we were manuring and Willie finished plowing No 4. Bella and Mary downtown in PM and got stuff at Russells on afe hair rollers at Mary's 75 I brought up 2 bags apples from Mrs Quarries in evening. Willlie downtown at night paid Nichol for turpentine 10 graphite 15 &amp; cattle chains 40 and got 2 snaps 10 pair slater shoes @ Murrys Sunday Coudy cool. Dr Wardrobe preached in AM from Rev {blank space} and in evening from some verses in 1st chap Genesis and some in lost Revelations showing analogy and emphasis etc. Mr &amp; Mrs Sandham and baby down at aunties &amp; at church</td> <td>&nbsp;</td> <td>&nbsp; 1432 1432</td> <td>&nbsp; 12 12</td> <td>&nbsp; 981 983</td> <td>&nbsp; 84 25 95 65 10 59</td> </tr> </tbody> </table> UG Transcription Progress Scripto transcription progress Done https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/b1bc5736c6e9f88fff467278732b8fb7.pdf 1ef687999bdefce2680395ab821aadfc Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. 6 1903 Rosmead Diary Received Paid November 16 Monday Forward Rain and storm and ice last night rain and sleet to-day evergreen trees laden with ice slippery walking. I went down in buggy in PM took bag oats changed for oatmeal at Armstrongs and brought up sack of bran on afe, got on afc at Ma{Illegible} graining paint 25 humbug 10 oil 10 tar 10. Dr Armstrong up last night shoved down turnip stuck in throat of white steer. I took crock butter to Russell to be expressed to Mrs McVicor's sister in Toronto. Got map of Canada sent by Guthrie for SS No1 Nichol. 17 Tuesday Wintry day cloudy, snowing at intervals Willie went down in AM got teeth brushed 25 on afc and got at Nichols on afc glass pitch nails 485 inch.In PM he took 3 bed ticks down to Miss Gibbon Mrs Knox and Mother gave turnips away 10 18 Wednesday Cold frosty wintry day snowed a lot blowing. We did sundry jobs indoors got water trough mended with pitch and put in again (centre one) also boared some in pig pen Mary went down house in PM to stay awhile. 19 Thursday Cold frosty sunny day. Sleighing. Willie at Dix's thrashing to-day Bella down at aunties for tea Mary staying down Mother went up to Mildmay yesterday. UG Transcription Progress Scripto transcription progress Done https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/998bbbef0facb319a748f2ff2d271811.pdf b72e2d19ec6a020c527b04684b8c2e84 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. 7 1903 Rosmead Diary Recieved Paid Novemeber 20 Friday Forward Fine sunny day. Frosty. We took 2 waggons plows etc over to other barn and brought back sleigh. Spread load manure that was on waggon on sand hill. In PM Willie took down 10 bags chop to Grones and brought up Mary. Went down for chop again pd. Mother came back from Mildmay. Saturday 21 Cold day. not quite so frosty. I made cover for rain box and in PM went with J. Bowley + {Illegible} Byers to Wilsons to see Miss Wilson the teacher but she was not there. I brought Bella and Mary up who were at Russells buying oats. I got shoes mended at McBeth 15 got leggings and lines mended at Tillypatrick 175 and paid D. Murry for shoes. Willie got lost Saturday + Bella {Illegible} 4.75 I went down town at night paid Mr Brownridge for shoes got mended 35 Sold to Carter 17 hogs to be delivered when ready recieved on them $1.00 Mary recieved from Phillips for butter sold sent to geet 5.10 22 Sunday Not very frosty. cloudy. Mr McVicar preached in AM from Ezikiel 33:14 and in evening from 1 Jim, 1:15. 23 Monday More snow last night cloudy, snowing and rain we took down load {Illegible} to Beattie to-day I got at McClauakcaurs 3lb asbestos {Illegible} 20 &amp; 12 pipes 5 Mr McIntyre below Guelph left 19 cattle here all night. UG Transcription Progress Scripto transcription progress Done https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/80a99c9dafdf16ffa3a55eb9df905344.pdf 4a2ed1ef6dc061ba2402ee7843f9b119 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. November 24 foward 1438|82|991|44 Tuesday Frosty day, windy,sunny and cloudy. We took down another load Turnips in PM got at Weleter lutty. Mr Midutyu came for his cattle in morning paid us for them at rate of 506 for head $1.00 |100|. Bob Yindale and Mes Daly down in evening. 25 Wednesday Very frosty day sunny and cloudy 6 % below zero last night. I took down another load Turnips to-day. 26 Thursday Exceedingly frosty last night and to-day some sunshine. We took down another load turnips got ticket 3Ø0 30 lushel 40 |40| Many down at Russel in am got stuff for {illegible} and if from Curlis 40 |40| Many got from aunty money for butter 6 27 Friday Fine sunny day not to frosty. We took ibago chol and 15 dust sacks to Wilsons mill 35 laid {illegible} for stuff got on 17th 40 |75-| and {illegible} glass 5 got cheque from Wm Beutte for turnips sold $24.75. In PM I hauled out |24|75| 3 loads manure in sleigh to No yW. Father and mother out for tea. 28 Saturday Fine day cloudy and sunny frosty We hauled 3 loads manure to Noy in am. In P.M I drove many down town she UG Transcription Progress Scripto transcription progress Done https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/5bdcf35799ac596c3639c444761ec4e3.pdf 73db2bfead007ee34a4ca2349d1d2237 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. November 28 continued Saturday foward |1465|33|993|09 Alot at Russell's chose soda tea sugar |90| I got at Nichols fumore {illegible} needed dust{illegible} arrowsmails Willi downtown at night got hat at j.wood 50 29 Sundary Fine, day. Mr Mivicar reached in am from{illegible} before God and in evening from at eventide it shall be light. 30 Monday Fine bright sunny in am clouded our {illegible} in late PM not very frosty I cut wood in brush in am and in PM hauled back 4 loads manure with Jannie and them. Father came wh in PM to see if we could raise money to {illegible} on mortgage. I want wh to Suidals at night unsuccesful Them to {illegible} the promised{illegible}. I drove father down. December 1 Tuesday Fine day cloudy and sunner not very frosty. Mother came wh in morning {illegible} and Many went wh to Arthur with Lucy in cutter. Willie and I drove wh to Lindale then to allow them Took out loud manure. In PM Bob Lindale {illegible}and I went to {illegible}settled down estate and Bob &amp; I got discharged. May &amp; Mother and Frid{illegible}. Willi took down 18 chickens to adam {illegible}yesterday UG Transcription Progress Scripto transcription progress Done https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/e4f332fa421fbf733bd00286178e77f7.pdf a8a8d7a45a1c1d23f6bdbafb5dbe7680 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. December 1 continued Tuesday foward they weighed 102 lbs @{illegible} 714 and he had the Iamklin afe $330. I wrote out a recommendation for teacher Paddy Ramore 2 Wednesday Cloud and sunny in AM snowing in PM. We hauled jug in AM{illegible} 8. {illegible} furnace pipe up through closet to our room in PM. Many went down to W.7.M.S meeting in PM collection {illegible} 3 Thursday SNowing come in morning cleared in bright sunny Then clouded over again I cut wood in brush and Williie took down home 2 loads wood Jennie them and got {illegible} at MiBath 10 In PM I hauled 3 loads manure out then hitched Jennie in cutter but he {illegible} not go. Bella and Willie drove down home in evening took roost {illegible} park to Mrs Lucanie and come home 4 Friday Cloudy snowing at {illegible} not very frosty Willie at {illegible} to-day I charmed in AM and Bella mended chol bag we filled them in PM. 5 Saturday Cloudy snowing a little. Willie at Rogersow thrushing to-day. I took down 12 bags chol to {illegible} in AM also 5 bags potatoes to Mother. UG Transcription Progress Scripto transcription progress Done https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/61525424f557e06c0e92943f29fd2e37.pdf 375e94d6159add896b4b6dc83465bf94 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. December 5 continued Saturday Forward and brought up bag Manitoba flour on due hill from {illegible}. In PM I went down for {illegible} took Bella and May down with me. I paid for 3 clothings 160 Mary got at {illegible} she also got groceries at {illegible} 95 {illegible}. Bella stayed down. I drove down in {illegible} changed leggings at {illegible} 35 got at Whiteheads {illegbible} 22 at websters {illegible} 7 paid Hamilton for the got in June 7 10. Got from Argo got better 10 lbs @ 18 1.80 6 Sunday Cloudy a little stormy not very frosty. Mr McViear {illegible} in Am from Jonah 3:1. Second chances and Mr Scott of Mets in St Andrews at night to united congregation from hes good to draw near sud. We all drove down in cutter at night. Collection st Andrews 15 7 Monday Cloudy not very frosty. snowing some Willie at Sheschs {illegible} took our ram over to D. Clarkes in sleigh then hauled enough stones to fill hole in Vond bottom of No 7 that I dug in fall then brought up load wood for thrashing. Willie took 12 bags {illegible} in PM got 2 {illegible} at {illegible}. 20 8 Tuesday Cloudy day snowing heavy most day chilly UG Transcription Progress Scripto transcription progress Done https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/a6c9bee1d7d5f9bf46e539aaf826c004.pdf 03c6be3fc9b2c53ac03629c316887948 UG Transcription Progress Scripto transcription progress Done Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. December 8 continued Tuesday forward Willie went down to Guelph Fat Stock Show to-day expenses 75 to got his hat changed at dinner, I went down for chop in Am 60 and in Pm took Mrs Dunn she got out $9 60 for us we gave her note payable year hence with {illegible} @ 4 1/2%. Paid taxes 28 80 C. Groves twice 3.25 C Hay note for dairy HD got windless handle squared at {illegible} 15 Bella and Mary up at james {illegible} for tea Lucy in cutter. 9 Wednesday Cloudy day cold, chilly. more snow last night i went down to Guelph show to-day expenses {illegible}40 dinner 25 {illegible}25 Got at Bollarts coat cloth for Bella 3 1/4 {illegible} @ 1.00 3.25 Willie down town got at{illegible} meat 2.08 at {illegible} sugar 1.00 molasses 10 {illegible} 75 all changed sold some hay to Ryle @ 7.00 for tin 10 Thursday Cloudy snowing in AM cleared off in PM. Willie at fords thrashing in Am I got ready for thrashing. Dick <s>Mc</s> Kelchem and E. Ellis came with machine in PM. stayed all night I got 8 loanes bread48 {illegible} tartar 5 at frots Willie got at Willies {illegible} 11 friday Stormy day snowing and drifting roads heavy, We thrashed all day https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/53ce3efaa762601bc0f8d0d218eef3c3.pdf 2469777a0702c106f3f880b654a35b67 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. December 11 continued Friday forward Father and Mary went up to Arthur to-day with $2700.00 for mortgage our Frank Mitchelli farm had a hard time getting through drifts got home in evening Hugh Cameron down to-day en route to Guelph left his house here all night thrashes here all night again geo silly extra 12 Saturday Snowing hard all day. soft flakes not very frosty. We finished thrashing half past 10 thrashed some spelt for 7 {illegible} 7 {illegible}. gave dinner to hands. Leslie Deans came with team helped them up with seperation Willie took tank up to Deans then went down got piana look at craigs $1.50 on alc and brought up Lucy which was done all {illegible} Fraser fisher got 2 80lbs {illegible} soft wax at willie on alc in morning. hugh cameron came to-day staying all night to{illegible} to go up. 13 Sunday Stormy day snowing and blowing Willie went down in cutter was to late to go to church came back none of us went at night Hugh cameron {illegible} all day stayed our night again 14 monday stormy day again sunny and little calmer in PM. hugh Cameron went home in PM. Butter money 340 from Mrs McViear's sister UG Transcription Progress Scripto transcription progress Done https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/5e76292f9649133d432e6779fb08d1a6.pdf 06e863ee262eb5d280e00e962e08fd08 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. December 15 Tuesday Forward Snowing and Stormy and sunny at {illegible} milder than yesterday. Willie went down with team in AM got {Suey?} shod 20 lines mended 5 and brought up Saskatchewan robe from {illegible}. Got at Woods {illegible} {illegible} Bella got yesterday from C.M: Rae picture 25{illegible} We deaned oats n flour in PM. 16 Wednesday Sunny and snowing and stormy at{illegible} frosty. Willie went down with 80lbs butter to ship to Park {illegible} via C.P.R. We cleaned flour of {illegible} and put up 5 bags pig chop. Willie took it down in PM and brought it back {illegible} 25ds 17 Thursday Sunny and snowing and storming at {illegible} Willie went down with team in PM brought up 14 bags Ligowa vats from home also mother, then went over to fords with black sow after which i drove mother down in cutter. lots of snow postage 2 18 Friday Fine sunny day frosty. Willie curd I drove up to {illegible} lag lones sale in PM in sleigh Willie came back i stayed and came home with {illegible}McKee. Girls down town in PM got at Phillips 2 calenders paper etc 27 and at Pattsins {illegible} for present to Mrs Hay 50 UG Transcription Progress Scripto transcription progress Done https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/1571dc049de3f516c886732580c31926.pdf 2dfdf25609e706edf0d674dee89d3208 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. December 19 Saturday Forward Snowing, a little milder, a little rain in PM thin snow again. Willie took loud straw down to Steels in AM and in PM he took 1000 lbs oats down to get chopped at Cundis which we sold to Ms Hoelm for $8.00. I took load straw down to D. Small and brought {illegible} to Mrs Hoelm. I drove Bella down at night she stayed down all night. I got at Armstrongs 1½ gal Am Coal oil and lamp glass {illegible} took 10 lbs butter to J. Argo got $1.90 for it 20 Sunday Snowing all day soft snow mild. very strong at night drifting Mr {illegible} preached in AM from {illegible} our {illegible} preaching for him and Mr M {illegible} in evening from one not 2 {illegible} {line} without your father. She Providence {illegible} triples. I only down at night. 21 Monday Mild, almost thawing some sunshine some snow some storm. We broke road over to Fords brought over snow. Willie went down to {illegible} for load {illegible} put it in barn sand. in PM I drove down took snow off house in Fergus. We all drove up to Allans at night got back after one o'clock very stormy. willie got at Welstens 2 nursetrap 10 at Nichols Thermometer 15 UG Transcription Progress Scripto transcription progress Done https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/bb1cd3a510e3e0029ee4fb839f659f63.pdf 862584c67cc8098d9248ad7fadd21cbb Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. December 22 Tuesday Forward Colder day. Sunny. snowing at times a little. I finished feed box for hens. I went to {illegible} sale in PM. Bella and Many down in PM in cutter bought at Phillips on ale bible 2.00 brush&amp;comb $1.35 card 5 at Steels rains 25 cramberries 15 gloves 35 handkerchief 25 Mar.Newton dress 63 meat 25 23 Wednesday Sunny and. stormy not very frosty we made a road to pit in No2 (after Willie had taken a box load of straw down to Besee) got on load and brought it to barn. In PM I took it down to Willie Beathie. I acted as chairman at annual entertainment held in school in evening. they gave {illegible} a toilet case for present. I gave 25ds sold brushed acts to Fraser Fisher 28 Mary downtown in PM paid for {illegible} 20 nuts 10 hostage 10 24 Thursday Snowing {illegible} all day. soft. Willie and Davie Allan went up to Taylors and brought two loads hay for Davie that he brought at sale. willie down town at night got at russels gloves 1.00 at Phillips stamp and needles 4 at whitehead {illegible} and short 10 paid {illegible} black for thrashing hands $2.70 Recieved from Park Blackivell Co net{illegible} of better shipped on 16th, UG Transcription Progress Scripto transcription progress Done https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/42b63beb95e898fa569067b980f05b0d.pdf 1af3b279fabaf34f873100ec7928f6e4 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. December 25 Friday Forward Christmas Day. Cloudy not very frosty sunshine at times. We all went down home for dinner. I drove over for Mrs Ritchie auntie and Fred also there for dinner. Gave subscription to Y.M.C.A.25 26 Saturday Exceedingly frosty last night and to-day 22% below zero last night. Sunny mostday. Willie went down with team in AM got at {illegible}. Paid quick 30 bolts 15 at Fitzpatrick {illegible} 20 {illegible} 25 buckles 15 gut hay tricked at seals {illegible} 10 sugar cox from Craig paid it {illegible} box got before $2.50 {illegible} steals 20 {illegible line cut off} got {illegible} soap 10. I worked at platform for seals to weigh through barn flour. 27 Sunday Snowing all day very stormy in PM and evening. None of us down in evening Mr Mcviear preached in AM from {illegible} I am debler, a sermen on giving. 28 Monday Cold day sunny. Snowing some. I cleaned out her house and levelled the floor. The auditions David Allen and two sand - erson here in evening auditing books {illegible} Byers and Bowley also home 29 Tuesday Snowing heavily in AM also in PM . UG Transcription Progress Scripto transcription progress Done https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/e7b337dd326a78c03708dc49b99bb078.pdf 5255623bc8d84825e09af95954a9315e Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. 18 1903 Rosmead Diary Received Paid December 29 continued Tuesday Forward not so frosty. I drove Girls down in PM got at scales turnip {tiekel?}-10 Girls got at Armstrongs on {ale?} Worthington Stock food {illegible} goose 99 cocoa {illegible} lemons 5 {illegible} 8 figs 18 lemon peel 5 soap 25. I took bag turnips over to Mrs {Wivicar?} and 8 lbs butter.$150 Bella lost purse containing $2.00 {illegible}. 30 Wednesday Cloudy, snowing, and sunshine at intervals cold. Willie drove crowd over to school meeting then took 11 bags chop down. I got out of being trustee and {Dave?} Clark elected. WIllie drove May and Edith Dix around collecting for Bible Society in PM got tea here and finished job in evening {Weg ave 2:00?} 31 Thursday Cold. cloudy. snowing. Willie went down brought up {chop?} from {Curliss?} 55 {illegible} 100 lbs {shorts?} 100 lbs bran {illegible} at Armstrongs {illegible} 12 {sacks?} dust at Wilsons {asap?} got {illegible}. In PM he took load straw down to {illegible} got 3.00 for it in trade. I worked at {seale platform?} Willie went down at night got Armstrongs sugar 15 oranges 10 {whip?} at {illegible} in P.M. 2 rings {illegible} Willis got 25 from Leslie {Destus?} for {illegible} Willie got butter cheque from {illegible} Kyle for hay sold $3.50 UG Transcription Progress Scripto transcription progress Done https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/eac3ef4628f345435465ff9ff74b7642.pdf b040f05adc78c15a8a07b471161958e3 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. {This page is full of figures written in different directions - please refer to original handwritten diary page} https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/e76783a82cb422c285164d9dbc973150.pdf 00bd4bcb0f7014bd346a6ec324497a90 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. 20 1903 Rosmead Diary Received Paid January 1 Friday New Years Day. cloudy, snowing some. cold great depth of snow in country Many Willie and I drove down to church Mr M: Oicar preached from James 4.14 What is your life? We gave collection 5. Father Mother Auntie Fred, and Mrs Ritchie up for dinner. Willie drove them all down on sleigh with hayrack on. {illegible} Shortreed in {looking?} at cattle. 2 Saturday Very frosty day. cutting east around cloudy, snowing some. I drove Mr Byers downtown and got school money put in his {illegible}. got at {illegible} 1 sal Canadien unit 23 and at Nichols 2 chain grades 20 We put coal oil etc in cattle to Kill the lice PM. 3 Sunday Cold, frosty, sunny. stormy at night Mr M; Vicar preached in AM from Luke 12.8 {Sacrement?} Sunday. and Mr Hald of Sarnia in evening to {united congregation?} from. Let every man prove his own {word?}. We gave collection $/18 {illegible} church 4 Monday Exceedingly frosty 42% below {zero?} last night sunny cold day. I drove down in cutter paid Mr Calodeon for thrashing 19c00 sent letter to J.{illegible} 2 ne furnace. In PM Willie https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/88ba98f24d558622329d2d9444e2ceb1.pdf 293cc82a5678dc040d561f9132311209 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. 1904 Rosmead Diary Received Paid January 5 Tuesday {Forward?} Not quite so frosty. Sunny day. Fraser Fisher and I went down in sleigh in PM took 10 bags oats from home down to {illegible} {and?} brought {up?} 1/2 for Fraser. May down at dentist getting tooth put in {teat?} she broke yesterday. '{Bill?}' Brwon in looking at cattle. {Spools?} 9 {number 2950 in written below paid, below 2950 is 9} 6 Wednesday. Cloudy day, not so frosty. We took down load turnips to {illegible} Beathie @ 1125 brought back {illegible} {brushes?} frozen ones and chop from {illegible} {took?} down yesterday. 7 Thursday Cloudy day not very {frosty?}. We took down two loads turnips to-day Many down in Pm got tooth in at Reids she got borax. Mother {up?} in PM. {5 is written below paid} 8 Friday Not frostry to-day, cloudy, dense snow falls at {illegible} through day. We took down two more loads turnips to-day. Bought 2 gals coal oil from {Curlirs?} {illegible} Brown and Jim Mills in {ni?} PM brought 'May' {heifer?} @ 4 1/4 {per?} cart go away to-morrow received in her 3.00. weighing turnips Bella called on Mrs Dunn in PM and {illegible} on Mrs {Hey?} in evening Dave Allan got lend of {hay rack?} to get hay from {Singas?}. {500 written below received} {50 under 40 written below paid column} UG Transcription Progress Scripto transcription progress Done https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/3fb390951725d23848c040c0993b5c35.pdf ccd7dd595679aeee884beb19d234850c Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. January 9 Saturday Forward Fine sunny day: frosty. We finished hanging platform from seals in from and weighed Mary after dinner we took her down she weighed seals 1100 Recieved balance from Brown weighing 5. Willie drove Bella down she got at Steels sugar 1.00 sold 14lbs better @ 17 340 bella stayed down Willie went down town at night paid Tom Milne for suit 14.00 Mennies ale 2960 plow lives at Mennies 30 olive oil 10 {illegible} tickets 10 10 Sunday Snowing in AM. sunny day afterward frosty. Mr McViear preached in AM from job Hast thou entered into the treasures of the snow sermen on snow and in evening from 2nd {illegible} 10:7 Chaoll 25 11 Monday I was all covered with {illegible} in morning fine sunny day thawing a little in sunshine. We made a road out to other barn to-day brought over a little hay in sleigh. I made some of a chute for pigs. Mrs Quané and Lizzie McDonald up for tea. 12 Tuesday Cloudy. not very frosty. Willie took down 12 bags chop to Curliss in AM. In PM I went down for it and paid also last two Times $1.65 then Willie took back 2 or 3 loads {illegible} to heap No 7. Bella and Willie at Pow concert at night UG Transcription Progress Scripto transcription progress Done https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/e3addfff1508ab71d04b0e29918752cb.pdf e2bd6225e2afbfc96d29bf5f9aba456b Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. January 13 Wednesday Forward Snowing more or less all day not very frosty. Willie took back swan loads marine to pile with Jamie and Stan 4 loads from pig pen 3 from farm yard. 14 Thursday Stormy day snowing and blowing frosty. I went over to Juo McRees Dove Clark and Jim Bent were there we killed and dresses a heifer I got at dinner there. Willie cleaned and oiled buggy harness tross Fisher got lend of team in PM to take down a load man sold to Mr Sidson 15 Friday Snowing some occasional sunshine We cleaned and oiled double harness to-day. Willie went down town in PM got at Mi'Dewnots harness oil and 2 buckets 20. 16 Saturday Cloudy, snowing dense snow and stormy in PM. We finished harness drifted seals a little better weighed Lucy 1320lbs Blackie 1080 Little hifer 757 Jersey 720. I went up to Bor Lindales try sell a quarter beef unsuccesful 17 Sunday Cold frosty day sunny. Mr McViear preached in Am aets 12:9 and in evening from Mark 10:17 UG Transcription Progress Scripto transcription progress Done https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/1bfd104f7cf84b968f6e281c6d1304f0.pdf 4db388300aeffd02b8bd1665ecc54fbe Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. January 18 Monday Forward Exceedingly frosty last night and to-day I went down town in cutter got turnip money from {illegible} Beattre $49.40 got at Michels shellack 10 sent money to {illegible} Famine Fund 2.50 postage 5. Went up to Jack Blacks in PM solf quarter {illegible} 19 Tuesday Very cold frosty day snowing and stormy in morning sunny rest of day. Willie helped David Allan down to seales with 19 cattle in AM got dinner at Monons. I made sides for pig {illegible}. Willie drove over to {illegible} Mr Reis to try sell quarter pound beef they had got some. Willie sent $10.50 to eatons for good postage etc 12 20 Wednesday Thawing a little to-day, cloudy, a little rain in morning snowing in PM. We took down 8 pigs sold to Sorter Nov 21 they weighed 1320 @ 4 3/4 {illegible} 69.70 weighed 16 . Willie got seperater oil yesterday 20. In PM I took down 10 bags chop to Wilsons and brought up best of ton dust Willie got Dec 31 paid for it and chop $5.50 Mother up in PM Willie got at Fitzpatricks in AM sursingle and buckles $1.15 21 Thursday Cloudy stormy, frosty in PM. Willie went down to Wilsons for chop got Glen shod at Lemplins 20 and box iron mended 25 on ale UG Transcription Progress Scripto transcription progress Done https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/56f1910516cdb211c8b2c254f74c5360.pdf 9c9c0a7b9fa4f496e3d2576c8b8e692e Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. January 21 Thursday Forward continued David Allan and Jack Black {illegible} for dinner they helped up kill heifer in PM. Rate Clyme and Mrs Curliss here to-day for dinner. Geo and Jim shortreed bought Blackie $34 and nan at 3 ets lbs tooth {illegible} both down in PM ram weighed 900lbs got for both 40.00 weighing ram2 22 Friday Very stormy last night hailing all night turned to rain thawing all day raining in PM. roads very bad again. Willie took wuarter beef killed yesterday up to I. Blacks and I took hind quarter to Les Beattres. Willie went down in PM with team took some meat down home and hide sold to cold storage @ 6 ets lbs $2.70 . Armstrongs barn roof fell in with weight of snow value of heifer killed 28.00 home use $18.82 23 Saturday Frosty to-day again snowing in evening. We made road to other barn and I took snow off other barn rood. Bella and Mary down town in PM got at Armstrongs Pot barley 15 cream tartar 3 cocua nut 5 spools Russells 14 Mary stayed down. I went down town at night paid Mills meat account 5.83 24 Sunday Very frosty day snowing and stormy none of us down at sight Mr McViear preached in Am from Juo {illegible}. Auntie away to Toronto UG Transcription Progress Scripto transcription progress Done https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/8875d54844d9822841a50a8b2b681ce9.pdf 94d9deda3711e545c7c2b37fc73db7b5 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. January 25th Monday Forward Exceedingly frosty day sunny. Willie drove Mary down in cutter in PM and brought up Bella who had stayed down all night. Rate Clyme down at home for dinner {illegible} Brought up stuff from Eatons express $5 . Willie paid in jam 19 {illegible} to News Round Advocate took 4 {illegible} {illegible} down to Armstrong @ 10 ets lb 2 lbs 2.10 Paid on Armstrongs ale $5.00 26 Tuesday Cold frosty stormy day. We did inside work today. Weighed 10 cattle as follows 1 white star 560 3 little red 620 4 {illegible} 640 5 Blackie star 435 6 lir Julian 410 7 Satyr 690 8 Friday 620 9 Billy Bawler 500 10 Black and white 485. Jersey calf 225. 27 Wednesday Very cold frosty day. sunny. We put up 10 bags pig chop Willie took them down to Curlies in AM and brought them up in PM. he got Glen shod at Lempluis one fruit foot shod 10 We all went down to Annual meeting church at night Mary remained along home. Bella stayed down all night. 28 Thursday Cold day mostly sunny. I got lend of bob Lindales sleigh took S. School children for ride around town in PM. Hugh Cameron down in PM stayed for tea. Mary gave second hand shirt to a {illegible}. We took snow off roof of Ritcher and house UG Transcription Progress Scripto transcription progress Done https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/b1ecf083183276be90f97ceb08c33bde.pdf 0be70832f37bf836ec7e79dd88e00bda Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. January 29 Friday Forward Very frosty in morning not so cold as day advanced. We made road again to other barn in AM in PM Willie went down for coal got none this took load {illegible} back to pile No.7. water pile frozen since yesterday carried water for stock Willie and Mary went down in evening in cutter and brought up Bella. 30 Saturday Mild day{illegible} covered with rime in morning cloudy, snowing in PM. Mr Burk came in AM bought jersey <s>heifer</s> stear to go wednesday for $23.00 paid ond M. McClanahan + Jon Welster have in AM testing furnace. In PM we brought load hevy from other barn. Mary and Willie went down town at night Willie paid Alex Wilkie for cool for thrashing $1.45 rivets at Mennies 20 31 Sunday {illegible} day, snowing some. Mr McViear preached in AM from proverb 20:24. In evening Hel 12;13. a summer in {illegible} Only Willie down at night Bella stayed down UG Transcription Progress Scripto transcription progress Done https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/199c32f52a05a59858b4188e306d9034.pdf f3954f5f50f65791e6df03fbecda59ca Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. February 1 Monday Forward Cold day. Willie took down loadstraw to Steels and to Fred Armstrong weighed Freds load 1650 lbs weighing 10. Bella and I went down to Lemplins in evening to small party. played a new game Flinch. Home 3o'clock 2 Tuesday Snowing. Stormy day not quite so frosty as last night. <s>Willie</s> I took another load straw down to Fred Armstrong in PM Fraser Fisher went with me we tried to get some coal, couldnt. 3 Wednesday Cold day again. cloudy. I took another load straw down to Fred Armstrong. Willie took Jersey steer sold on saturday over to Barks recieved order on Dr Groves for balance. In PM Fred Armstrong came up to see white steer we got from Littles said it had tuberculosis and ordered it to be killed. Mary ordered C. Harold H. Baggar L.H.Comp 250 Bella paid for coller at Steeks 50 H. McDerned and W.M Hodge got load marygolds in PM @ 13ets brushed . 4 Thursday Very cold frosty and stormy day. Fraser Fisher helped me over to his place with small load hay from other barn in Am and in PM we went to James &amp; Armstrongs sal bought cutter calf etc Willie drove me down to managers meeting at night there was not a grown henel no meeting I stayed down home all night UG Transcription Progress Scripto transcription progress Done https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/70e94c792673a5f7f482f36305e393d3.pdf c324d34abd1202ccb09e68d8dfa964b1 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. February 5 Friday Not so frosty to-day cloudy snowing some. I went down with team in sleigh took oats down exchanged for oat meal at Armstrongs 60 brought up bag flour got 2 hay tickets and we marygold at scales 30ds went with Armstrongs paid for cutter $21.50 calf $850 grind stone and &amp; apple pies 35 5% off cash $29.00 and brought them up. In PM Jack Black helped us kill white steer (see 3rd) and skin it I took it down skin sold it to Reenan for $1.50 received from Dr Groves cheque for $23.00 for steer paid beattes ale for rope for slugs $58 got disinfected from Fred Armstrong for stall. Receipts in Armstrong ale to date not created Armstrong ale to-date $<s>52.91</s> 4791 6 Saturday Raining last night and at intervals through day. thawing cloudy misty a little in PM. Willie Fair here for dinner on way back to Arthur from Calaways he brought a farm from him near Guelph. I drove girls down town in PM sold to Steels 7 lbs butter @ 16$1.12 paid their ale in fall 12.00 took 4lbs butter over to marse postage 4 Archie fernal up got bag potatoes 15cts MAry remained down all night. 7 Sunday Raining last night and at intervaks in AM thawing a lot. got frosty by night and stormy. Mr McViear in AM from {large blank space possibly erased} and in evening from {blank space} on Marta :uther "straight out men" in school rooms so {illegible} lights {blank space} Ch collection 25 UG Transcription Progress Scripto transcription progress Done https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/b7a63be71aac036fbaf1236dcac63ce1.pdf bdc9b09a6eb110ddc18ba34055aa918a Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. February 8 Monday Forward Exceedingly cold frosty day. sunny. Willie went down got tooth filled 50 paid back ale 25 spools J. Woods 12. Fraser fisher and I went down in sleigh for coal didnt get any. Will came up with us. we cut wood in PM. 9 tuesday Very cold frosty sunny day. We broke, plowed, road over to other barn in AM and in P.M. Willie brought up two loads manure from Steels got at Dan Websters whiffletree irons 40 at Phillips salve stuff for horse 8cts stamp 2 Willie got from Seharins money for margold sold on 3rd $5.75 got coal oil at armstrongs ale 35cts Statement of goods received from eatons for money sent on 19th Jan. $10.12 worth due bill for beloved 38cts 10 Wednesday Cold frosty sunny day. Willie took 10 bags chop to Wilams in AM and brought up load name from steels took some strew down to Beese . In PM he went down for chop 50 and brought up Jersey heifer from Hunks paid $6.00 for it Mary down in PM. We went up to Sindals at night they were out at home 11 Thursday Cold frosty sunny day. Willie took down load strew to Wansborough in AM $3.00 In PM we brought our load hay from other barn. Mother up in PM Bella went down with her. Willie at {illegible} at night. I buried dead steer UG Transcription Progress Scripto transcription progress Done https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/0dd6b368c8729bc6213ed87a6a6a654b.pdf 7978d0ce42af937325f99bd5944626be Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. February 12 Friday Frosty day sunny a little cloudy in PM. Willie took box load straw down to Andrew Stevens showed Glen to horse buyers {illegible} and brought up 4 or 5 bags coal from home. In PM we all went down town showed Glen to two Muskoka house buyers. Mary paud $15.00 on Russell ale and got {crossed out illegible} 2 1/4 {illegible} tweed $135 1 broom 30 living canvas paid at with 10lbs butter @ 16 $$1.60 balance cash. Willie got iron mended at Lemplins 10. Hugh Cameron here in evening on way back from {illegible} took Mr Evesly there from for Galt. 13 Saturday East Wind, cold. We hauled out 6 loads manure 4 from pig pen to pile no 7. Mary went down in evening, I went down town at night looked at some fur coats in Steels postage 7 14 Sunday Stormy, snowing. very stormy at night and snowing again. Mr McViear preached in AM from Erel. a time for war a sermen on Russo Japan War. and in evening from Psa 56:11. 3rd sermen on straight out {illegible} John Knox. Missionary call 1100 church 25 15 Monday Very cold frosty and stormy. Steels sent up 2 fun coats I took them down brought up a wambat took it down in PM brought up a dog {illegible}. took back to Websters 2 inns paid 20 UG Transcription Progress Scripto transcription progress Done https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/97e0d5020c97fbd1a7b1bdf79e1efd47.pdf af0b1373b95085388cbcc789ee7d1782 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. February 16 Tuesday Forward Exceedingly cold frosty stormy day. I took down chop to Curlies in AM. In PM Mrs Duaine came up told us she was until wal {illegible} to be got in town on ale of railroad blockade. I drove up to Bob Luidale got lend of bag coal from {illegible} for her toole it and her down then went down town got ale handle at Dan Websters 25cts. Stuff got at Russells on Friday and Motel 1.88 17 Wednesday Fine sunny day very frosty. We lengthened hay stack and took down load hay to Andrew Steners in AM and one to Steel Bros in PM. Brought up chop from Curlies and rolls extra for what I missed before. 18 Thursday Cold day sunny, Willie and Fraser Fisher took ton of hay over to letters in AM. In PM I drive down in cutter went to station for coal too late got 2 bags at home took one to Mrs Duaine one have. I got at Dan Webster mitts 40 2 feed measures 30 paid for ale handle got yesterday 25 git a scales 2 hay tickets 20. Mary, Bella, and I {illegible} up at Lindales at night 19 Friday Fine sunny frosty day. Dave Allan here we killed sow 10cts Bella and Mary down town in PM at Milne Curlies etc. Lady White calved yesterday white heifer UG Transcription Progress Scripto transcription progress Done https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/9cff4929f4487f29edcc3323593315bd.pdf 52dca896ff5725e925bb0a2a7e99bfc7 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. February 20 Saturday Fine sunny day thawing in the sun. We worked at making wide box for sleigh. I went down town at night paid Armstrong ale in full to-date 62 paid Phillips ale $5.72 got game Flinch 50 Bella and MAry down in PM got at Armstrongs corn meal 25 crock 25. Sold 16 hogs to Scherio 4.50 and rise got $1.10 21 Sunday Thawing to-day raining some at night Mr McViear preached in AM from 1 mo God is light none of us down in evening 22 Monday Frosty again stormy blustering snow. Willie went down in cutter in Am got at Websters 2 pails 60 1 mended 15 2 fork hands 25 dug fork 50 bolts 2 cts at Steels on ale gautlets 2.75 sugar 50. I went down in PM got 460lbs coal from Hamilton on ale and 200 from Willie {illegible}. {illegible} calved yesterday roan heifer 23 Tuesday Mild day. more snow last night snowing to-day. We fixed rack and took load straw down to Smith "lumber dealer" and brought up from Lemplins 2 iron rods etc 5 oats on ale 24 Wednesday Cold day, Sunny. We loaned van Magwood our stock rack to bring cow from Jacksons 'sale' We brought load hay over from other barn in AM. In PM I went down for Fred Armstrong for Jamie, she was UG Transcription Progress Scripto transcription progress Done https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/640f7f464cf50e6bab3cfb1fc1624dca.pdf 99622d09a50f472335748095e8fb96df Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. February 24 continued Thursday Forward sick and slipped her colt. Fred came up afterwards gave her some midicine she was very weak. Mary and I went down to Mrs Duarris in evening to party 25 thursday Exceedingly cold day frosty sunny. We put up chop in AM Willie took it down in PM I went with him and went to Jim Wilson funeral . Willie went down for chop again 40 took 2 bags potatoes to A Armstrongs coal oil curlies 23 26 friday cold frosty day. We finished hay rack and wide box in sleigh. I went down in PM in sleigh took mother down took 6lbs butter over to Nellies for George McLutgre Toronto who is sick and brought uo load {illegible} from Besse 27 Saturday Fine sunny day thawing a little in sun cloudy and windy at night. We hauled out 4 loads manure from box stall to-day and fitted some double windows. Mr faulburn in to see Glen. Mr Smith in paid me for straw took to him Tuesday $3.00 Mrs Remols 'look agast' here for dnner Bella gave order for book. Willie down town at night got money from A. Stephens for hay delivered on 17.5 cts 28 Satursday Thawing all day cloudy Mr McViear preached in Am from tert I hear in UG Transcription Progress Scripto transcription progress Done https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/5f90cf5579960ced6f597aaaa70eff3a.pdf 2b25d74cd7b2b62a7fa9693ec79d13a2 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. February 28 continued Sunday Forward my body the marks of the Lord Jesus and in evening judges a sermon in Sainson Only Willie down at night Mary not well stayed down home thunder + lightning last night 29 Monday Exceedingly stormy day east wind hailing and snowing and blowing not very frosty lightning and thunder at night. We fitted more double windows and minced them. Patrice calved this evening March 1 Tuesday Milder, cloudy, stormy in morning calm by night. Willie went down town in AM got glass putty etc for storm windows and turpentine at Mennies on ale brought up Mary. In PM we put up 10 bags chop and 6 bags Potatoes and Willie took them down potatoes to Armstrongs. Mr and Mrs Hay over in evening 2 Wednesday Fine sunny day thawing all day. Willie went to Rutherfords to see a horse he has for sale got dinner there then went to Hustrings then back, He got $5.00 from Fairbairn on Glen which we sold to him on Monday for $165.00 I went up to Juo Clarkes sale in PM 3 Thursday Thunder lightning and heavy rain last night soft in morning got gradually colder snowing and one of the stormmier days this winter. very frosty by night a grain UG Transcription Progress Scripto transcription progress Done https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/6ad4281e88800f5fbd13ecd02a748924.pdf 1fb08470a7f6999ad2aeb527fb211637 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. == Rosmead Diary == <table> <tr> <td>1904</td> <td></td> <td></td> <td>Received</td> <td>Paid</td> </tr> <tr> <td>March</td> <td>3</td> <td>continued Thursday Forward<br>Matt Mc Clanahan and Harry Webster up in AM putting larger heat pipe and register in dining room. Willie went down in sleigh got chop at Curtiss 50 harness mended at McDermotts 20 Lucy shod at Templins on {afc?} 20 and brought up from home 2 bags coal took one in to Mrs. Quarrie's put glass in some of storm windows to-day.</td> <td>319.05</td> <td>286.47<br><br>.70</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>4</td> <td>Friday<br>Calm and not so cold. Willie took load straw down to Besse and got rest of glass for double windows in Nichols cost $1.40. In PM Willie and Fraser Fisher went up to Rennies and Dick Mc{Sellers?} to look at horses, took Frasers outfit. In evening Edith and Annie Allan Jennie Clark and Fraser were here. Willie got at Armstrongs on {afc?} chocklate {chocolate} nuts 15 cts.</td> <td></td> <td>1.40</td> <tr> <td></td> <td>5</td> <td>Saturday<br>Cloudy east wind not very frosty. We went up to {illegible} and Rogersons to see horses in AM in PM hauled two loads manure back to pile and brought over load hay. Bella went down in PM. Willie downtown at night got {illegible} Phillips 15 and putty & points at Mennies 8 cts on {afc?} Storm windows got from Stewart 9.90</td> <td></td> <td> .15<br><br>9.90</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>6</td> <td>Sunday<br>Cloudy, raining, thawing. Mr. McVicar preached in AM from "The seed is the word of God" a sermon in the bible.</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td>319.05</td> <td>298.62</td> </tr> <table> https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/5716eafc746b376fc464c90ce736b1b9.pdf 5717094741e6d800e7ab1a7fbaa50121 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. continued Sunday forward In evening all the churches except R.C. united in St. Andrews for <s>ceremony?</s> {ceremony?} of {B&amp;T.B.8?} adress given by McVican Smith and Hamilton. All down at night. Collector 20 Monday Thawing all day raining most of day misty. We cleared {Timothy seed?} in AM and in PM hauled back 2 loads manure and brought back load hay for calves. We plowed the road. We {illegible} all over at hays in evening. Tuesday Forsty to-day again Sunny, thawing some in sunshine. We handed back {4?} loads manure in AM and in Pm went down town in sleigh went up to {statue?} to see a horn {illegible} had to see them bought up load manure from Fred Armstrong Belle and Mary down town in PM Took 22 lbs butter down to Russeld @15 330 butter and spool in Steels 28 took day eggs To {Anthonys?} 20 got eat cake 10 soap 15 oranges 25 hard Wednesday Strong mist wind sunny in AM snowing in PM. frosty. We got up two loads manure from Fred Armstrong and ten bays chop from {Cubin maps?} Willi got Lucy Shod at Hodges 10 ct UG Transcription Progress Scripto transcription progress Done https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/c6b8fcf92975d1cc788bea1b29ac1735.pdf aa8bb0d66dbaef55df49cf1dba77001e UG Transcription Progress Scripto transcription progress Done Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. Rosmead Diary 1904 Received Paid March 10 Thursday Forward Strong east wind all day snowing at times frosty. Willi took load of furnituredown for {illegible} Hay They are moving to new house in {Turgus?} south Ruin {illegible} McRee and Jesse {Bowly?} also {heefing?}. In PM we brought up another load manure from F Armstrongs. Hugh Cameron here for dinner en route to Galt. Billy Webster in in PM for Pedigree of Quarrie. 11 Friday Cloudy day frosty, east wind. we hauled 2 loads manure from F. Armstrong took Bella down home in morning. Willie down at library at night 12 Saturday Cloudy in morning sunny day frosty. Willi took load straw to A. Armstrong $1.80 and brought up load manure from Steels in PM took load straw to A. Stephens and brought up load manure from them. I went to Jno. Chapman's sale went up with Jno Black down with A Boys. Hugh Cameron here for tea on road home from Galt. 13 Sunday Fine Sunday frosty. thawing considerable in sun. Mr McVicar preached in AM from Rev. Blessed are the dead - not from their labors and their works do follow them and Mr Muller at night from "Come see the {illegible} where The {Lords?} lay! both funeral sermons on death of Mrs {Illegible} who died on 11th. Missionary collection $1.00 https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/133e08f59ff5f778fd3514eb5e6a218d.pdf 8acffa3efd5191cbef8ad37ebb6f4882 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. Monday forward Cloudy morning strong east wind developed into {fine?} snow storm in PM. not very frosty I took 9 hogs (sold to {Carted Nou?} 21/03) down thy {winged?} 1410 @ 480 6765 {bad are?}{illegible} 14 {Reward?} from {illegible} once {illegible} which Willi took down go to-day $160.00 Willi got Emory {illegible} to bring us up 2 bags coals (Hamilton) and me me for Ms {Name}. I went to H. Matthews sale in PM buy {illegible} home coming 8 years old for $141.00 called Scott Mrs Dr Smellie found to.day. Tuesday Mild cloudy thawing a little. Willi went down with Susy and Scott took 3 lbs butter to {name} to take {illegible} came back with our sleigh from {Magroads?} then went over to {Allent Burp?} and back. He took some straw to Stub and 3 bags potatoes to Armstrongs. In PM I took some straw to Stephens and brought up load manure from Stils. took it back and brought over load hay for calves. Many down home in PM postage 2 Friday Fine sunny day pretty frosty thawing a little in sun. We took load hay down to Alex Willi in AM and me down to Ms Felkin in P.M. and brought up 4 bags coal from {statin?} 3 here and 3 for Ms Guaine. Bella down here in PM. ... UG Transcription Progress Scripto transcription progress Done https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/4cf11221b11c310205ecc72b19e2a18c.pdf a5d27d281b256635c3c59d8aa1edc192 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. Thursday forward Sunny A.M. cloudy P.M. frosty. I took load hay down to A. Stephens in AM got 2 hay tickets 20. In PM we brought our 2 loads hay far from other barn. Father up after dinner C. {name} came up for him to make out a lease. Girls down in PM got at {stels?} dress good 76 Friday More snow last night drifted trains blocked a little again. We killed sick sheep skinned it took it down in sleigh sold it to Reenen for 75 To get 6 00 lbs stove coal from {ll?}. Wilkie on {up?} got box {illegible} tablets for cols 25. In PM {one?} went with Scott in {cutter?} to D. Sullivans {name} to see colts abo to Matthews paid him for Scott $13400 Saturday Cloudy snowing a lot raining a lottle. We took down 11 bags chop to Carlis and brought up load manure from Stephens got on {illegible} at A Armstrong {cake?} {illegible} and so to {illegible} got Wilkie hay ticked 10 {illegible} got $580 from Ms Felkir for hay. In PM took sow our to {illegible} ten I went down for {Shop?} paid it and also 9th $1.10 took Mary down got 2 bags apples at {Garris?} Sunday Cloudy. frosty. Dr Wardrobe preached in AM from same as Mr Mc. Vicor last Sunday Willi at {name} at night made choir text but took plains looked towards {Illegible}. I at home all day (wild in head). {Wigool?} to cripple 20 {Illegible} cull 10 UG Transcription Progress Scripto transcription progress Done https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/bcbe62828d40414a9bcb71681816d272.pdf 22ceb8856514ec03d52385b0fabe9162 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. Monday forward Strong east wind not very frosty. cloudy. {title/honorific} Mc Cullah up all day {papering?} parlor. We hauled back {illegible} seven loads manure. Bella went down home night. Tuesday Thunder and lightning and heavy rain last night cloudy day misty at times thawing considerable. We hauled back 3 loads manure in AM and in PM went to Murphy {illegible} sale. Jane Thomps delivered wall paper today {title/honorific} Mc Cullah finished graining {doorsite?} in PM had him in full $3.00. Willi brought up mother she is staying all night. Paid Jes Sanderson for {Institute?} ticked for 19 04 25 Wednesday Fine sunny day frosty at both ends thawing in the middle. Robins {meaded onto?} {illegible} around We hauled back 8 loads manure. Mary and mother went down in Cutter in PM and Mary and Bella came up. They took 16 lbs butter over to Mc. Vickers. Thursday Fine sunny day frosty but thawing in sun warm in PM. We took down 11 bags chop to Curlis brought up load manure from Besse. In PM I went to Farmers sale. A Scotchman in in PM. selling brass goods bought 4 yds {serge?} $6.50 and 4 yds $3.60 Willie took back load manure in P.M. Mr Smith up to see about getting some hay. Got co<s>o</s>al oil from Reeves lately 23 UG Transcription Progress Scripto transcription progress Done https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/3d8df95fcad5ed961448467c08cc106d.pdf 2257516b94bb9856c3bfd0ea4622a24b Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. Friday forward Rain last night cloudy, thawing all day raining in PM roads getting bad. I took load hay down to Mrs Stewart got for it 17 50 lbs $7.25 weighing 10 gave Mrs. Felkin $1.00 back on hay brought up 810 lbs coal for Mrs {Guanie?}. In PM Willie and I went to {Huxleys?} sale I bought hamers 35 cents Saturday Frosty day cloudy windy snowing in PM I took load hay down to Smith 1650 lbs $16 60 {werg?} hung 10. brought up chop from Curliss In PM I went to C. Kays sale bought hamers $5.00 side saddle 25 gems 30 hay 10 book 10 Willi down town at night {illegible} 25 Sunday Fine day. Mr Mc. Vicor preached in AM from Sol. Song 2.15 a sermon to children and in evening from Isa 11.9. Bella stayed down all night. Frosty night Monday Frosty day cloudy sunny and snowing {intimes?}. David Allan and I each took load of furniture to Statin for Charli {illegible} who is moving to Toronto to-morrow {ave?} got dinner there. I brought over load calf hay from other barn.. Mrs. Dunn and Miss {name} over for tea in PM. Tuesday Snowing heavy in AM cloudy, sunshine UG Transcription Progress Scripto transcription progress Done https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/790e5077f8a3a261f88e3d2e5a96c6fe.pdf 1b27529134282071d20aeac0d4bda8e5 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. continued Tuesday forward in PM clouded over again thaing to-day We cleared seed mended harness ate in AM and in PM hauled back and spread 5 loads manure Scott to Jamie. Bella and Mary called on Mrs Clark PM. Wednesday Thawing a lot to-day warm sunny and cloudy. We hauled back 2 loads manure and spread them and made a new road below other barn in AM In PM we took down 11 bags chop and girls. brought up 1510 lbs coal from Chapman then went down again for chop paid it and g 6th $1.05 brought up tbl salt from Armstrongs and Mary. Bella stayed down Got collars mended at McDermots 15 try &amp; hame irons 10 Mary got at Philips Liorie 10 borax 5 at W.F.M.S. meeting 75 ts Thursday raining in AM misty in PM cloudy all day thawing. W e cleaned seed oats mended harness etc.. Diek Kelekan and Jim Haly up in PM for small load hay. Willie went down home at night got money from Stephens re Richardson for hay delivered March 17 $9.10 Yhis has been the {wintrist?} within on record the coldest the most constant and the most snow Winter from the middle of November to end of March A winter of railroad blockades and coal {illegible} UG Transcription Progress Scripto transcription progress Done https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/95c8b4d6120bfd65926d7382aa557e30.pdf 29316772b00e4e6676fb4307d2e749fe Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. Friday forward Cloudy. raining in AM somethunder thawing considerable to-day. We cleared grain in AM when Mr Rudd {p?} Almer came in to buy some turnips. Willi Black came in with his sleigh. We got load on ont of root horse. They got dinner here. In PM we took them down using Scott in place of Blacks {Serngdie?} whcih crowded. 50 bushels @ 10 to $5.00 Willi and Mary drove down in evening in Old Cutter. Saturday West wind snowing and blowing frosty at night. We cleared seed oats to-day. Weighed cattle in PM. Sunday Windy cold thawing very little in our Sacrament Sunday. Mr Mc Vicor preached in AM from 1 Peter 1:11 last clause. and in evening to {curited?} congregation from "He is not here. He is risen" proof of the resurection. Willi {Fin?} down home P.M. Monday Fine sunny day thawing a lot. We broke a road through the lane backs and hauled from other barn two box loads of floor stuff old hay seeds etc. In PM Willi and Fraser Fislor took load hay over to {F islan} received for it $2.00 then took back load manure. I went to Easter party given by {mens?} at Hospital in evening. UG Transcription Progress Scripto transcription progress Done https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/e9c26106f195c16def77f84895441d00.pdf 6d7ae2a72c84c9cdfe44fde81a3ea771 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. Tuesday forward Fine sunny day frosty last night warm day thawing a lot. We hauled back 9 loads manure to-day spread it.. Bella and Mary down town in PM with Susy in old cutter got at Russel {doer?} goods $2.50 tooth brush 15 atStals spool 5 Philip soup 25 sugar cream {illegible} 55 foots 30 {oats?} buttons at Dans. I got from Mrs {name} yesterday $1.10 for coal gave her in {writer?} Paid furnace draft last week 70.00 Wednesday Cloudy day a little rain in PM we hauled and spread 8 loads manure. Sheep had a lamb yesterday first this season Thursday Cloudy in AM and misty sunny in PM thawing a lot. We hauled bale and spread 6 loads manure 3 from boxstall. Took papers up to Allans at nigh. Daisy {j?} Fergus calved to-day heifer room. Steph had two lambs to-day. Friday Cloudy day raining in PM cool in AM. Thawing a lot to-day. We hauled over two loads of young cattle hay from other barn in AM and in P.M. cleared again. Saturday Cloudy rain and sunshine, thunder lightning dark clouds hail in PM thawing a lot UG Transcription Progress Scripto transcription progress Done https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/96dccbca18281c3d735f5414cbd125c0.pdf 157ded474b45546cd9e816e71a4c360b Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. continued Saturday forward We put up chop I took it down to Carlis got dinner at home {<s>lare?</s>}. Took 3 brushels oats to mill @ 30 ts paid for chop 60 balance 40 Took 1 1/2 brushels oats to Armstrongs Traded for oatmeal got Scott shod at Hodge 10 ts brought up bag flour from Armstrongs on {afc?} 5 {illegible} get chop done. Willi got 17 brushels {Bouenga?} oats from Dave Allen $5 25. {Name} up for 1 lbs butter and day eggs {mafe?}. No sleighing in town Willi and Mary down town at night Mary stayed down. Sunday Cold day. Mr McVicar preached on AM from {Jno?} 3:7. and in evening from {Jno?} 3:18. middle clause the difficulties of unbelief. We walked to-day Collectin to {misim?} $100 Monday Cloudy cold thawing, snowing. We took back load manure apread it went over to Mikes. Alex Moir Assessor here in PM also Leo. Handerson to see if we would buy his mare he wanted $250.00 for her Tuesday Cold cloudy day snow last night and snowing at intervals to-day frosty. We took our timothy seed over to {Title/Honorific} McKas and cleaned it in their will Willie went down for chop at Curlis. We cleaned {Wanty?} oats in PM. Another lamb this morning. UG Transcription Progress Scripto transcription progress Done https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/017335b397c9c9c5e0198877fe7cf83c.pdf 1fd3906d7a962463efb094303d7722b8 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. Wednesday forward Cold frosty day. snowing some sunshine in. PM thawing some. We brought from other barn two loads hay in AM and one in PM. Martha Dix died to-day. Mr Quanie here for tea. Thursday Cold frosty day sunny in PM thawing in sunshine. Willi and I went to Elora house show in P.M. Bella and Mary went over to Dix's afternoon to see Martha. Bought at Richardsons Elora butter papers 5 Friday. Snowing to-day. heavy in PM {wirtry?}. We cleaned grain in AM In PM I went to Martha Dix's funeral in buggy. Paid S. Rafter for Ballymore sewire 12.00 Saturday Sleighing again all over cold day sunny, thawing a little. I took down 9 bags chop to Curlis and 13 32/34 bushels oats @ 2 9 {etc?} brushel $4.03 chop 45 and brought up 960 lbs coal for Mr Quarrie from Hamilton. Paid for weighing turnips April let 10. In PM I took load <s>turnips</s> wood down home and brought up chop got at Armstrongs in afe graham flour 25 biscuits 1 lb 9 got from Calahan for hay got 31 at March $2.00. Willie down town at night paid Willie for coal in full 8.08 received from him for hay delivered March 6.73 got at Philips {Birn?} &amp; wire bottle 75 post cards 5 {niffle?} 5 UG Transcription Progress Scripto transcription progress Done https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/921127c42fde10fb3d3940cf2916a287.pdf 54508a878cc2fe3dfc247297be3943b1 UG Transcription Progress Scripto transcription progress Done Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. 1904 Rosmead Diary April 17 Sunday {forward?} Cold frsoty air, sunny thawing in sun mostly {illegible} on road. We took {buggy?} down {Silrey?} of Toronto preached in AM from Jno 3:16. and in evening from "Where thine is no vision the people perish" Oh {colbetim?} 1.0 <br> <br> 18 Monday Fine day cloudy and sunny thawing considerable. We brought over load of hay from other barn in {sleigh?} made hot bed etc. Hugh Cameron down in PM he and Willie drove over to Tom Broadfort to see his horses. {Lowland?} 2 3 d <br> <br> 19 Tuesday Winter, snowing and blowing ground covered with snow very {illegible} and cold at night again. We cleaned oud oats in A.M. and I went to Sherwoods oak in PM. <br> <br> 20 Wednesday Cold frosty day sunny thawing {in?} {illegible} We cleaned oud oats in AM. {illegible} wood in {bush?} in PM and Willi drove Bella down Town and home they got at Armstrongs {illegible} sugar {5'0?} soda {5'?} {illegible} at {illegible}. At Longs {velvet?} 33 Cousin Jams Ross of Walkerton down home yesterday. Butter sold to Phillips $4.64. {illegible} $2.56 $7.20 Receipt book from Mrs Randell $1.00 save to Bible {illegible} in March to Dr Rogers $2.00 {illegible} March 8 386 https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/60afea80d9862bfe47fe71ce54489d03.pdf 8c7fad223805bb6c00538c6166dd07c2 UG Transcription Progress Scripto transcription progress Done Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. Rosmead Diary 1904 Received Paid April 21 Thursday Forward Frosty morning got warmer, fine sunny day thawing considerable. I took down 11 bags chop to Carlies and some straw to Besse in AM. got dinner at home and brought up chop in PM 55 Sold to ragman old rubbers rags etc 7 ets Paid Mr Pick for spinning wheel 15 Mother up in PM stayed for tea We used waggon to-day first time Willies rubbers soled at M.Beth 40 <br> <br> 22 Friday Fine sunny day cool wind thawing considerable. Stage came down on runners lots snow in country yet. Mostly wheels on road. Willie brought up load manure from Steels in AM got Lucy shod 10 cts at Hodges got my rubbers mended at McBeth and plair laces 30. I mended door at othr barn. In PM Willi drove girls down in buggy then we went over to Gerri to see homes and up to {illegible} Mary stayed down. <br> <br> 23 Saturday Fine warm sunny day cloudy and raining some in AM. We filled {our?} 12 bags potatoes in AM and willi took them down to {illegible} @ 80 cts bag trade and brought {illegible} load {illegible} from {Berre?} We took back load from pig pen. found {illegible} lost Dec 29. Willie downtown at night got at Woods 2 hars 1⁷⁵'{8²⁵?}{illegible²⁵} https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/5407a81cebeffecf43aeb0bd57b9e395.pdf c28174a176a1d2d13561f846798358b5 UG Transcription Progress Scripto transcription progress Done Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. 1904 Rosmead Diary April 24 Sunday {tonwond?} Cloudy raining at times warmer than has been. {In Hall N Rockwood?} preached in AM from Ino 3:16. None of us down at night: raining. <br> <br> 25 Monday Cloudy and sunny cool.{illegible} I took load {illegible} down in AM 52 bushels paid for weighing it and Ian Wilkihay ²⁰ In PM we brought in rest of {pit?}- also straw from it then brought our load hay from other {lam?}. I brought up from {Annotrugo?} 48 {ils?} clover 48 and 12 alsike Willie and I drove up to James Skarks at night to his three year old filly. <br> <br> 26 Tuesday Fine sunny day. windy. frost last night thawing. WIllie {illegible} with 3 {horses?} JL find to day. I got 19 {illegible} ready to sow. Bella and Mary down town in PM got at Songs {in?} pair {illegible} embroidery ¹⁵' {traid?⁹} <br> <br> 27 Wednesday Fine sunny day windy. Lucy {came?} with swollen foot. I went to Tom Broadfoots {m'} {illegible} bought {illegible} {red calt?} (Dick) {illegible} he brought it down. We plowed in pit and {dished} in {N62 AM?}. IN PM Willie finished {illegible} and {honoured?} {illegible} with Jammie Scott and Dick. Some snow in country yet. Road to {illegible} dry mostly. https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/c17d0d699f1cd21db0bf27d14780c5ff.pdf 929836ffaf96d9be1430e77129f7fe12 UG Transcription Progress Scripto transcription progress Done Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. 1904 Rosmead Diary April 28 Thursday Cloudy day sprinkling of rain {alternates?}{intervals?} throughout day. We {illegible} with 19 horse seeder 1/2 g. J.L field and {harvested?} it sowing {illegible} and black {burly?} mixed 1 1/2 {brushels?} and clover and {illegible} feed. Willi {whaled?} down to Dr {Armstrong?} in PM got powder for Jennie. got at Longs & {Siekpods?} ¹⁰ {illegible} . Mother and {Mrs?} Phillips our for tea. 29 Friday Rain last night cloudy day drying through day. I took 10 bags {illegible} down in AM 50 cts {Cunlis?} and Willie and {Fraser?} took one half {ton?} hay over to {Fishers?} PM we brought over load hay from other barn. Mary and Bella down town in PM sold to {Russello?} 12 1/2 {illegible} 30 {ils?] {illegible} 4.20 bought hats 4⁴⁵' {flannel?} ⁴⁴ pants ¹.²⁵ dress at Steels $7.00 Licorice at Phillips ¹⁰ Button {illegible} Park Blackwell 12⁷³ 30 Saturday Cloudy day a sprinkle rained at times. We finished J.L field and sowed 2 1/2 acres {Waverly?} onto {No. 7.E?}. 4 horses in seeder. Willie and Bella down town at night Bella stayed down Willie got at Armstrongs {illegible} at {illegible} {elm?} ⁵ A very backward spring very few started seeding yet we got only 10 {illegible} sowed {in a?} {illegible} https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/622ac6c5eb30a548008fdcc27030b468.pdf 7da8fda9e26fb31897ac9a3b34b2c652 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. May 1 Sunday Forward Fine sunny day warm. Mr McViear preached in AM from Bear ye one another burdens Every man shall bear his own burden, and Cast your burden upon the Lord and in evening from his name he shall be called Wonderful 2 Monday Fine sunny day warm. We cultivated and honoured No 2. Willie and MAry down town in PM in buggy got at Russels cottmade 10 at Mills meat 450 at Woods dry goods 29 at Steels on ale HCloth 60 velvet 20 at Armstrongs on ale 48lbs Mammoth clover 700 10lbs Dutch 250 96lbs {illegible} 4.00 1/2 brushed Red {illegible} 437 pair dollar boots for one at Russells on ale 3 Tuesday Very fine sunny wam day. We sowed no 2 with bonanza oats {illegible} Brazilian and seeded it down with Clover and timothy also seeded fuel what. Lizzie McDonald up all day sewing at dress etc 4 Wedesday Warm sunny day. Snow drifts after more thick still in brush. Willie harrowed No 2 and cultivated half of No 5. I cleaned grain. Lizzie McDonald up all day saving Mary downtown in AM got at Woods dress goods 1.65 paid 1.00 on it got at Steels lining 37cts. Steels rig up for some straw UG Transcription Progress Scripto transcription progress Done https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/0d77f8355ef04e1de4dad20263d6cbfd.pdf dd35f58df58c21a1edc0dd6f7b0c2cd2 UG Transcription Progress Scripto transcription progress Done Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. 1904 Rosmead Diary May 5 Thursday {forward?} Very warm day hot as summer. We {harowed?}, sowed with {illegible} and black {branley?} mixed and {harowed?} half of it again north half of south field. Siggie Mi Donald up all day paid her 100 Mother up in P.M. 6 Friday Very warm sunny day. Wille cultured and harowed lower half of South field I cleaned oud grain etc. Went over to Ryan on what see if he ould wash sheep to {illegible} 7 Saturday Very warm sunny day. We finished seeding South field to-day sowed {illegible} oats and {illegible} wheat mixed in bottom half added all down with {illegible} Mammoth clover and German clover. I went down on wheel paid Jim Broadfoot for {Dielk?} got April 17th $150.00 got lace etc at J Woods 25. {illegible} 5 I {illegible} on Sunday St in P.M. 8 Sunday Fine sunny in AM rained in PM Anniversary services in our church today {illegible} J.P Sealt of Toronto preached in AM from "Blessed is he who shall not be offended in me" and in evening from Rev 1:17. Bella down at night. We gave collection for church debt ${15.30?} Willie gave at {night?} {illegible} https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/b561d8181aa60c32488fdb4a584d3190.pdf 24b58251988b0cfd7a0d8cdc2a905fe6 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. May 9 Monday Forward Cloudy day raining some at times very windy in PM colder to-day good growth, grain up. I hauled two loads manure up from town in AM one from Steels one from Smalls took straw to Steels In PM Mr Ryle came in bought our 3 cattle @ 495 for cut to be delivered next Monday recieved on them $500 we hauled over bag from other barn in PM Put load manure on garden and plowed it . Willie down home in evening in whul 10 Tuesday sunny and cloudy raining a little at times cool. Willie took straw down to Berse in AM and brought up load manure. I plowed garden with Dick and we planted potatoes 7 rows &amp; {illegible}3rd row from fare everett potato got him ottowa and 4 rows N.W.end. PM willie worked marigold land . mother up in PM told us cousin George McIntgre of toronto was dead. set her to night 11 wednesday cool day sunny in PM. father and I went to Toronto to Geo McIntgres funeral. he was burried in Mnt Pleasant cemetary We got tea at Mrs Sandhams stayed all night at Arthurs expenses to-day fare 3.30 other 10 {illegible}5 Willie plowed in No 4 marigold land. mother stayed up all night UG Transcription Progress Scripto transcription progress Done https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/dedb4f85ef8cf349bd71e9be80f63b18.pdf 2b67a3daac97f0c05c996e44f07a7766 UG Transcription Progress Scripto transcription progress Done Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. 1904 Rosmead Diary May 12 Thursday {forward?} Cool sunny and cloudy. Father and I went up to Richmond Hill saw Uncle {illegible} Aunt Carie and Mabel. Came back to {illegible} evening train express {60 5 15 ?} Willie down town to day got at Armstrongs an {apron?} {illegible} 15 {illegible} 5 13 Friday Fine sunny in AM clouded warm PM rained in evening warmer today. We rolled {mangold?} land and made a fur {illegible} also sowed oats in No {2E?} where it {illegible} to finish. Bella and Mary down town in PM got at Russels hat 1.35 got at Steels {illegible} 2 {illegible} 14 Saturday Drizzling rain all AM. cloudy all day. We finished sowing No {2E?} {Boals?} brought over load hay. In PM I fixed fence in No 4. Willie and Mary went down town got butter {among?} from Argo 1.60 {illegible} Willie got from {WmBeathic?} for turnips shipped April 25th $5.²⁰ and from Ian Wickis for hay sold April 16 3¹⁰. Willie brought up from Russellls {illegible} ⁷⁵ Dry goods ⁴⁴ sold 29 days {ago?} ²⁹ 15 Sunday Cool cloudy and sunny. Mr {William?} preached AM from Suffer little children to come unto me. https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/d23edacb135d1fab37e9b16efdcd2f01.pdf 8eeceae30c4169c0e3a07438e1e24ed6 UG Transcription Progress Scripto transcription progress Done Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. 1904 Rosmead Diary May 15 continued Sunday {illegible} A sermon to children and a funeral sermon for George Mills who died last week and in evening from Colossians 1:28. {Auntie?} down home for dinner. 16 Monday Cool cloudy day. We took 3 cattle down sold to Kyle on 9th the weighed 3850 lbs @ 4.75 for cut $82.75 Received {illegible} paid for weighing 15. In PM I finished drilling for marigold and brought up load {illegible} from Smalls. Will Byers over {in coming?} {illegible} we paid him 50 cts. Willi bought {illegible} 17 Tuesday {illegible} last night. Sunny day. warmer We brought up 3 loads {illegible} Willi up at Allans with Lucy in PM handing out {illegible} with {spreader?} Mary got at Woods {illegible} goods 47 meat at Mills 40 at Steels {illegible} butter and {illegible} $1.68 18 Wednesday Cloudy day raining at intervals from ten O'Clock and heavy in evening I went up to D.Allans with {Dontt?} in AM {illegible}. Willi harrowed in No7. In PM Willi went over to Joe {illegible} https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/e426bf7751a7d7ad1d399c1b3cd158d8.pdf e83da1354ed63420a3a97d05768622d3 UG Transcription Progress Scripto transcription progress Done Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. 1904 Rosmead Diary <table> <tr> <td>&nbsp; May </td> <td>&nbsp; 19 20 21 22 </td> <td>&nbsp; Thursday onwards Lots of rain last night cloudy day. I took down two pigs sold to Scheris Feb 20 weighed 360 17 45 weighing 4 skinned sheep found dead this morning sold to Scheris 65. In PM Willie brought up load manure from Smalls then I took one back from home. I went to Managers meeting at night. Friday Cloudy in morning cleared off windy Willie at Allan till middle PM with Scott helping with manure then they brought spreader down here. I hauled back 7 loads and spread them then 4 loads with spreader Mary down town in PM got at Armstrongs m afe $2.40 and at Steels {illegible} Saturday Fine warm sunny day. Willi plowed No7 W in AM Perrin Plow in PM. We spread 5 loads manure with spreader then plowed. I fixed fences. I went down town at night got at Glens 3 tickets for {wentions?} at Phillips post cards 5 at Stals on afe suns goods 21 cts at Armstrongs mafe wns and shorts to be sent up Monday. Edith Allan brought up spods Sunday Sunny and cloudy raining at night thunder lightning and heavy rain. Mr Miller preached in AM from Mark 4:40 and {illegible} at night from Jno 17:21 {illegible} Missionary collection $1.00 </td> <td>&nbsp;</td> <td>&nbsp; Received 882 17 840 </td> <td>&nbsp; 73 45 65 83 </td> <td>&nbsp; Paid 770 1 1 772 </td> <td>&nbsp; 26 4 00 00 40 </td> </tr> </table> https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/fb876e7c5f625aa34f832fe120409279.pdf fba8dd14a0353ef68fdeb8a30b9383d4 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. == Rosemead Diary == 1904 Received Paid <table> <tbody> <tr> <td>&nbsp; May</td> <td>&nbsp; 23 24 25 26</td> <td>&nbsp; Monday Forward cloudy in AM sunny in PM. Willie brought up 2 loads manure one from Steels one from Besse in AM took down 4 26/40 bags potatoes to Armstrong Bros. Mr Fort brought up cow and shirts and tookdown 12 dog eggs @ 13cts Tuesday Very fine sunny day warm. victoria day. we sowed corn and pease today in NO 7. Fred Paulin and Jessie and Leslie Dodge here for dinner Willie fair and Fred. {illegible} Faher and mother up to-day. Willie and girls went to entertainment in town hall at night. I went to grounds in PM admittance 25cts czme up with Willie Fair Willie and girls down Monday night got at Steels on ale dress goods 130 hair sheep sheers at Memmies on ale 80 meet at nills 42cts Wednesday fine warm sunny day. willie hamed pease anc corn and rolled them then we spread 28 loads of manure from hill and 1 from have 30 in all with shreader. sold to Jackson gal cream 70 cts I went downtown in buggy and home paid father rent for 1903.9640 Thursday Windy sunny and cloudy thunder shower about 5PM. we spread 8 loads manure then willie plowed . jesse bowley willie and i washed our and his sheep in PM paid him 50cts</td> <td>&nbsp;</td> <td>&nbsp; 840 841</td> <td>&nbsp; 83 70 53</td> <td>&nbsp; 772 96 869</td> <td>&nbsp; 40 25 42 40 50 97</td> </tr> </tbody> </table> UG Transcription Progress Scripto transcription progress Done https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/f27466b213a0f0ff18383cb8c47f68a8.pdf 3b30b90fc6a547ebc489a9f0cf7b17fd Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. == Rosmead Diary == 1904 Received Paid <table> <tbody> <tr> <td>&nbsp; May</td> <td>&nbsp; 27 28 29 30</td> <td>&nbsp; Friday Cool sunny day. We took 16 cattle up to Jonn Wilsons 11 at 50cts per mouth and 5 at 1.10 per month for pasture. We brought up mother in buggy on road back. 7 other at Guelph. In PM we cut seed potatoes and Willie plowed and harrowed the lard. I drobe Bella down to Chinese sovial at night 15cts, got 2 dog eggs from Adam Armstrong for setting Saturday Fine sunny day. We planted 10 rows potatoes to-day in No7. Bella and Mary downtown in PM got at Steels good on ale 2.43 at Russells Maryhat on ale 2.90 at Phillips Carbolin acid 20 {illegible} glass at Nichols 7. Willie down town at night got bicycle clips {illegible} 10 I went down with team in Am got at Armstrongs mak 3 lbs {illegible} turnips seed 60 got Seott shod at Saccplus on ale 20 sunday Fine sunny day. Mr McViear preached in AM from Hebrews 11:4 and in evening from 1 Peter 4:8 Ch collection 25 Wednesday Cloudy most day. Cool. Willie brought up load manure from Suralls I hauled back 2 from here: in PM we planted 4 more rows potatoes. Willie got reach at Lemphlis on ale 75ct Willie went down on wheel send away for patterns etc 22cts</td> <td>&nbsp;</td> <td>&nbsp; 841 841</td> <td>&nbsp; 53 53</td> <td>&nbsp; 869 870</td> <td>&nbsp; 97 15 20 7 10 25 22 96</td> </tr> </tbody> </table> UG Transcription Progress Scripto transcription progress Done https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/774a3a53484ed0e54598522b638287c1.pdf c06feda6b9a5a45422aebcdf306f2cb2 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. == Rosmead Diary == === 1904 === Received Paid <table> <tbody> <tr> <td>&nbsp; May June</td> <td>&nbsp; 31 1 2 3</td> <td>&nbsp;Tuesday forward Cloudy day rain in P.M. and evening. cold day. We finished planting potatoes to-day 24 rows in all we got 1/2 bag potatoes American Champion from Jns{?} Hamilton paid 58 th planted them second row from corn. Mother up all day. I drove her down in buggy in evening. Willie took down load straws to Samphis in P.M. $30 w maple Wednesday Cloudy day heavy rain all last night come in PM. we brought over load hay and paid stamps in other brass in A.M. {hard to read due to page cut in half on pdf} In PM I headed back and spread 5 loads manure. Willie went up to Allans for spreader in evening. Peter Spark here for tea. Thursday Cloudy day raining heavy in PM again very wet weather. We took 10 bags chop down to Colins and brought up spice from this Siblrns{?} Willie went down again for chop so got horns mended 20 neats hot oil 30 suap 5 ige 10 meat at Mills 25.{not quite sure what most of those words are} Mother up in PM. A horse buyer is in PM looking at horses. I went up to Tom Bradforts in PM see about Dicks leg. We took 3 each down home to plant to-night Friday Fine sunny day. We hauled 3 loads manure from here and 18 from last pile finishing it took spreader back to Allans. Willie plowed some and harvested corn and potatoes</td> <td>&nbsp;</td> <td>&nbsp; 841 841</td> <td>&nbsp; 53 53</td> <td>&nbsp; 870 872</td> <td>&nbsp; 96 50 70 45 25 86</td> </tr> </tbody> </table> UG Transcription Progress Scripto transcription progress Done https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/e632cd50fcf455d5c4922f1f76ba9719.pdf b075a3c1be5dc6358a26ea21f99683e6 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. == Rosmead Diary == == 1904 == Received Paid <table> <tbody> <tr> <td>&nbsp;June</td> <td>&nbsp;4 5 6 7 8</td> <td>&nbsp; Saturday forward Cloudy and sunny a little rain in AM. misty at night We worked land made 28 drills and sowed them with Halls Wisttring Turnips. Willie down town at night got at foots cream tatar 5 cts and at Adam Armstrongs lemons 5 cts. Bella brought from S Dunbar florist asparagus jams Sunday Cloudy and sunny Mr M; Vicar preached in AM from {large space here} and Mr M^cDutrh of Belwoodd to united congregation in St, Andrews at night from Joel 2:28 last clause Ms Samdham and Auntie at home for dinner coll {collection plate money} 10. Monday Cloudy a little rain at times Willie moved turnip land and harvested it. 2 cleaned cellar out wood etc. Mother up to day here last night Mary at home. I drove Mother down in evening and brought {quite faded} up Mary, got at foundry 2 pullys mended 25 at toots broom and yeast cakes 40 Tuesday Cloudy and sunny. We hauled out 10 loads manure I shead{?} than and Willie clipped a sheep between loads. Wednesday Cloudy all day rain last night and most AM. Saw M^cKee and Robert Phillis married to-day. L took back L loads</td> <td>&nbsp;</td> <td>&nbsp; 841 841</td> <td>&nbsp; 53 53</td> <td>&nbsp; 872 873</td> <td>&nbsp; 86 10 20 10 25 40 91</td> </tr> </tbody> </table> UG Transcription Progress Scripto transcription progress Done https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/1929cd44ab8e77265d7576983df49e41.pdf 74baed08fa4c589c75942e0378ee57f9 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. 62 == Rosmead Diary == === 1904 Received Paid === <table> <tbody> <tr> <td>&nbsp;June</td> <td>&nbsp; 8 9 10 11</td> <td>&nbsp;continued Wednesday forwards manure around London street and one from Smalls. In PM. Willie drove Mary down town she got at Steads lane velvet spool 54 at Wards{?} coller 10 balance goods got Mary k^th 65 ts Received for eggs at Wards 88 at Mills meat 25 stamp 2 Willie got at Midals{?} glass for ride dowr 55 got Lucy onod at Hodge &amp; Jack M^cLellam called as he and Mr. M^cRum were mesuring the A.S.R. from Ammerk{?} Thursday Cloudy day some sunshine rain last night I took black sour up to W.K. Barnats in strock rack in A.M. Willie took Lucy down to Balghton Willie + air have for dinner. I karled brook 2 loads manure to no7 finishing it then got load moved took it down to Auntie in payment for bed me got form her, Mother up in P.M. Friday Fine sunnny day. Willie plowed balance of turnip land in A.M. and I went up to W.K. Bands for sow $1.00. Walter Cameron here for dinner he drove Willie Cameron down to station in P.M willie clipped 11 sheep I harvested turnup land. Bella brought 2 boxes of steks from Dumber 15. Got economy cheque for May Wilson &amp; son Saturday Fine sunny day. we worked some more turnip land and sowed 18 more drills (near ontario) Willie went down on orchard{?} and</td> <td>&nbsp;</td> <td>&nbsp; 841 9 851</td> <td>&nbsp; 53 80 44 77</td> <td>&nbsp; 873 1 877</td> <td>&nbsp; 91 64 65 27 75 00 15 37</td> </tr> </tbody> </table> UG Transcription Progress Scripto transcription progress Done https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/3ba2e6987272a3fa142748807930e1df.pdf 9d490b8de3afcb7c92489a5498377c4d Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. == Rosemead Diary == === 1904 Received Paid === <table> <tbody> <tr> <td>&nbsp; June</td> <td>&nbsp; 11 12 13 14</td> <td>&nbsp; continued Saturday forward got at Anstrys{?} on afs &amp; lbs N.C. turnip seed on afe{?} at Lonys wller 10 rugs at Miss 5. Myrtle called last night bell ray ned. Around chivalrid Sam McRee in evening. Wilie finished clipping sheep to-day. I went down town at night in buggy Sunday Fine sunny day warm. Mr. McViar preached in AM from Ecodes 20.1 comment service of series of sermons on ten commandments at evening service a fine alarm broke up our church gathering it was a fire in years block but was soon put out. Messing {illegible?} Monday Fine sunny warm day clouded over by evening thunder lightning and rain. we sowed some more turnips and worked more land I went to Kenny Orr's funeral in P.M. Jennie &amp; Eernest Sandham and little Norman up for dinner also mother who was up last night. Mary got at steels on aps dres yards $1.27 lemons 5 salmon 15 pd lrsianst &amp; roe root 25. Tuesday Fine in AM raining at noon cleared off again. Willie plowed some more turnip land. Madams Milne and Dewdham and Helan &amp; Norman up for tea. Willie got at Watts $1.25 spool 44 needle 5 mandir{?faded} at Mr. Desmoth 20 oil enps{?} 25 paint brush at Manies m afe 25 turnip hoe 40 and wier 35 n afe. I senffeed menyols in AM.</td> <td>&nbsp;</td> <td>&nbsp; 851 851</td> <td>&nbsp; 77 77</td> <td>&nbsp; 877 1 1 880</td> <td>&nbsp; 37 15 00 5 40 79 76</td> </tr> </tbody> </table> UG Transcription Progress Scripto transcription progress Done https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/6f659b2e6ec3fd8926dcafb2f3b8a8ac.pdf 2ad74a8e56ac2d0b955a1251c4e714d3 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. Rosmead Diary <table> <tr> <td>1904</td> <td></td> <td></td> <td>Received</td> <td>Paid</td> </tr> <tr> <td>June</td> <td>15</td> <td>Wednesday forward. Fine sunny day. We got some more turnip drills made and some sowed. Mrs Thomas Wilkie up for dinner. Bella painted ceiling of dining room and I put on screen door making it larger.</td> <td>851.77</td> <td>880.76</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>16</td> <td>Thursday. Fine sunny day warm sun. We sowed some more turnips and worked land. I thinned mangols in PM. Mother and Feather up for tea. Bella and Mrs. Tom Wilkie at Guelph to-day excursion to Model Farm. Expenses as follows fare 50 st car 10 cups etc 25 bustle 50 collar 23 silk 12 collar 15 Willie bought meat at Mills 15.</td> <td></td> <td>.85 1.00 .15</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>17</td> <td>Friday. Fine sunny day. Worked turnip land thinned mangols etc. Bella and Mary downtown in AM got at Phillips on afc {illegible} wall paper. Paid H.B. Webster for service Daisy $5.00</td> <td></td> <td>5.00</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>18</td> <td>Saturday. Fine sunny day warm. We finished turnips to-day. Willie took to Russells 41 lbs wool @18 7.38. paper at Phillips on afc lime juice 15. Bridle at McDermotts mended 25 salt at Armstrongs 10 also 1 bag flour on afc, Mr & Mrs Lennox here for dinner. Willie and I drove up to Taylors to see cattle. We washed in river.</td> <td>7.38</td> <td>15 25</td> </tr> <tr> <td>1904</td> <td></td> <td></td> <td>859.15</td> <td>888.16</td> </tr> <table> https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/28cd24aa51ba16b361793c31899e3ce6.pdf 20b10540aba8ea13da40f4b2026b9541 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. Rosmead Diary <table> <tr> <td>1904</td> <td></td> <td></td> <td>Received</td> <td>Paid</td> </tr> <tr> <td>June</td> <td>19</td> <td>Sunday Forward<br> Fine sunny day. Mr McVicar preached in A.M. from Exodus 20:3 1st commandment and in evening from text "Saved yet so as by fire." Dr Abraham spoke on Termperance in St Andrews to united aftermeeting. {illegible} 25</td> <td>859.15</td> <td>888.16<br> <br>25</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>20</td> <td>Monday<br> Fine in AM clouded over rained heavy most PM. Willie plowed rape land No 4 I thinned mangols. Fraser Fisher over thinning mangols after dinner we were stopped by rain.</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>21</td> <td>Tuesday<br> Raining heavy in AM cleared off in PM then about six o'clock dark thunder shower vivid lightning heavy rain. We thinned mangols Fraser here all day. Willie took wagon box of straw down to Besse got harness mended 10 neck yoke 15 Willie Cuffled corn in P.M.</td> <td></td> <td>25</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>22</td> <td>Wednesday<br>Fine sunny day. Willie brought up load manure from Steels We thinned mangols rest of day. Bella Mary and I drove over to Elora and back in evening. Big celebration in Elora to-day and to-morrow.</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>23</td> <td>Thursday<br>Fine sunny day slight breeze</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td>859.15</td> <td>888.66</td> </tr> <table> https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/ff835bfca6a493e07771716ce3dca4f8.pdf e1225391f0c217c552bada707a6d370b Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. Rosmead Diary <table> <tr> <td>1904</td> <td></td> <td></td> <td>Received</td> <td>Paid</td> </tr> <tr> <td>June</td> <td>23</td> <td>continued Thursday Forward<br>Fraser Fisher here all day he and I thinned mangols. Willie at Road work on T.L. {town line} to-day with team & waggon. Mother up in PM. We drove around the block with Jennie in cart training her.</td> <td>859.15</td> <td>888.66</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>24</td> <td>Friday<br>Fine sunny day. We finished our road work to-day. I stayed at pit and Willie hauled gravel six loads. Father brought up the 3 calves that were at home and got supper here. Mary down town got at Steels on afc dress goods at Woods dress goods 65 groceries 10</td> <td></td> <td>75</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>25</td> <td>Saturday<br>Sunny day very warm. We thinned mangols and pulled mustard out of S. Field. I went downtown at night. Dave McIntyre home to-day.</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>26</td> <td>Sunday<br>Fine sunny day. Mr McVicar preached in AM from Exodus 20 4 to 6 and in evening from a sermon in The Jubilee. Auntie & Dave at home for dinner.</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>27</td> <td>Monday<br>Sunny day Willie plowed rape land. I scuffled corn and potatoes and thinned mangols. We cut lawn with mower. Bella and I drove down in evening saw Dr James Ross & wife at Fathers.</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td>859.15</td> <td>889.41</td> </tr> <table> https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/75639764f4fc0c656086f942d7d4c697.pdf da884a6424fdaccb72a87592cd91f098 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. Rosmead Diary <table> <tr> <td>1904</td> <td></td> <td></td> <td>Received</td> <td>Paid</td> </tr> <tr> <td>June</td> <td>28</td> <td>Tuesday Forward<br>Fine day sunny looked like rain. Willie plowed rape land & scuffled mangols. I drove up cousin Lettie Ross and uncle Jim they and Dr James, Dave and Auntie McIntyre and another up for dinner. Meat at Mills 68 sugar 32. We drove around with Jennie at night Rake at Nichols 10</td> <td>859.15</td> <td>889.41<br><br>68<br>32<br>10</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>29</td> <td>Wednesday<br>Fine sunny in AM looked like rain all PM a heavy thunder storm and rain after six o'clock. Willie took down 10 bags chop Curliss also 80 lbs wool to Steels @ 19 cts lb trade $15.20. Brought up hay sulky rake Frost & Wood from station then went down for chop 50 cts. Eddie Nichol and I went around supper Nichol canvassing for increased subscription to general fund of church results averaged about $3.00 per family. Jack Chapman brought load stove coal. Willie disked rape land. He got straw hat at Steels 15</td> <td>13.20</td> <td>50<br><br>15</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>30</td> <td>Thursday<br>Thunder lightning and rain last night also in PM fine in AM. Besse put up sulky rake this morning We worked rape land cut weeds etc. Willie drove down for mother after dinner got tug mended 5 2 {illegible} 10 He also went down at night got at Steels dress goods 23 tacks at {Wilsters?} 5</td> <td></td> <td>15<br>28</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td>874.35</td> <td>891.59</td> </tr> <table> https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/d1d665a0127be30e09dc833fef7bbd3d.pdf 3b5f7957245bc8220b60c6d1d611347f Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. Rosmead Diary <table> <tr> <td>1904</td> <td></td> <td></td> <td>Received</td> <td>Paid</td> </tr> <tr> <td>July</td> <td>1</td> <td>Friday Forward<br>Dominion day. Cloudy most of day a little rain in AM heavy in P.M. Ross Newman and Jno McDonald home in AM the former thinning mangols latter helping with drain in No 4. Father up to-day. Willie brought up 503 in tiles and 302 1/2 in from station. Received from D. Clark for oats $2.00</td> <td>874.35<br><br><br>2.00</td> <td>891.59</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>2</td> <td>Saturday<br>Fine sunny cool day. We worked at drain to-day. Ross Newman up all day and Jack Kerr in PM they thinned carrots we all pulled mustard in South field in PM. paid Ross on afc $1.00 Jack in full 30 cts. Sm Barnet and wife here for tea with {illegible} of frisky horses. Willie down town at night got at Russells sugar 1.00 rape seed 32 buttons 10 ribbon 8 <s>tapioca 10</s> buttons 7.</td> <td></td> <td><br>1.00<br>.30<br><br>1.50<br>7</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>3</td> <td>Sunday<br>Cool sunny day. Sacrement Sunday. Mr McVicar preached in A.M. from Nevertheless the foundation of God standeth sure, and Mr Scott of {illegible} in evening to united congregation from Matt 6:6. Dave and Arthur and their wives home Ch. call 25</td> <td></td> <td><br><br>.25</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>4</td> <td>Monday<br>Fine in AM two heavy thunder storms in PM and heavy rain. I took down 4 pigs to {Schar's?} Milton Gibson went with</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td>876.35</td> <td>894.71</td> </tr> <table> https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/70e243113196f60a16bd2b0ef4dcc2b7.pdf 3dfbfd00898cd165fcb28d6524025a18 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. Rosmead Diary <table> <tr> <td>1904</td> <td></td> <td></td> <td>Received</td> <td>Paid</td> </tr> <tr> <td>July</td> <td>4</td> <td>continued Monday Forward<br>one he helped me put on 2063 in tiles. we got 3 lbs beefstake 45. Ross Newman and Willie hoed corn in AM. Fraser fisher over in PM they were all stopped by rain about 3 o'clock. Bella and Mary down in PM got at Russells dress goods 1.00 Boots got May 13 1.00 hat got May 28 2.90 Took down 13 day & 5 5 yds oilcloth $1.25 Hogs 810 @490 39.70</td> <td>876.35<br><br><br>1.87<br>39.70</td> <td>894.71<br>.45<br><br>2.00<br>2.90<br>1.25</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>5</td> <td>Tuesday<br>Fine sunny day we worked at drain all day. Bella and Mary down town in PM got at Russells 5 yds @ 37 1/2 on afc at Phillips on afc potash 40 comb 35 malt {illegible} 25 paid for {gelatine?} 15 at Mennioes on afc paint 40 tacks 30 turpintine 10 vinegar 5 at Watts on afc paper neck 50 curtain poles 80. We took Jennie down to Ball game</td> <td></td> <td>.15</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>6</td> <td>Wednesday<br>Rain last night nearly all AM and in evening again very heavy at times. We put on screen door etc. I went down in PM in buggy got Willie's boots at McBeth 20</td> <td></td> <td>.20</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>7</td> <td>Thursday<br>Fine day sunny and cloudy a few drops rain in P.M. Ross Newmand and William Gibson up all day finished corn thinned some turnips. Mother Mrs. Ritchie and Mrs. Forsythe up for tea. We got cream tartar 10 1 1/2 gal Am coal oil 38. 1 doz eggs Mrs. Ritchie 14 cultivator iron 30 cts</td> <td><br><br>14</td> <td><br><br>48<br>30</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td>918.06</td> <td>902.44</td> </tr> <table> https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/58a101e5cc53762dd7848fb383e05778.pdf 77919d76dce876b65d8ba46bcca3b5df Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. Rosmead Diary <table> <tr> <td>1904</td> <td></td> <td></td> <td>Received</td> <td>Paid</td> </tr> <tr> <td>July</td> <td>8</td> <td>Friday Forward<br>Fine sunny day. Garfield Boyle Ross Newman and Milton Gibson hoeing turnips all day I hoed with them and Willie Scuffled with Jennie Bell Mary and I drove up to see cattle at Wilson came around by home.</td> <td>918.06</td> <td>902.45</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>9</td> <td>Saturday<br>Cloudy in morning middle of AM started to rain continued till noon very heavy a little more in evening. Jim {illegible} hoed a drill turnips and I hoed till rain. Willia harrowed rape land. Cut wood etc in PM. High and Walter Cameron got tea {illegible} on away to Galt driving. Paid Ross Newman 1.00 and M. Gibson .50 on afc</td> <td></td> <td>1.50</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>10</td> <td>Sunday<br>Fine sunny day. Mr McVicar preached in AM from Ex 20 3rd commandment and in evening from Act 13.1 1st of series of sermons on preachers to {crowds?} John of the golden tongue. {llegible}</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>11</td> <td>Monday<br>Very warm sunny day. Jim Ferrel Earl Gordon Roy Wansborough Ross Rewman and Milton Gibson hoeing turnips all day. I hoed with them. Willie down town got at Mills meat 47 at Steels groceries 55 tea 20 at Mennie's on afc {illegible} & oil paid Ross & Milt in full $2.40 Jim Ferral 15 Bob Tindale and Miss Daley down on</td> <td></td> <td>1.22<br><br>2.75</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td>918.06</td> <td>907.91</td> </tr> <table> https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/6b817101decf23b89498c59b80bc866b.pdf 8c6b9ad76f435c346f40883280670d87 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. Rosmead Diary <table> <tr> <td>1904</td> <td></td> <td></td> <td>Received</td> <td>Paid</td> </tr> <tr> <td>July</td> <td>11</td> <td>continued Monday Forward<br>evening Hugh and Walter Cameron called on way home from Galt in evening. We cut two rounds hay in No 1 E in evening.</td> <td>918.06</td> <td>907.91</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>12</td> <td>Tuesday<br>Very heavy rain this morning vivid lightning and thunder dome of bank struck. Cloudy most day. I went down in buggy and up to Rogersons to see his hay loader. In PM I took load straw down to Steels and ten bags chop to mill Willie cut some more hay in evening</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>13</td> <td>Wednesday<br>Fine sunny day cool. Newman Gibson, Ferral, Knox & Smillie hoeingturnips all day. We hoed also. Besse up talking side delivery rape and loader. I went down for chop 50. Dave McIntyre & wife Nellie and Auntie and the two Helens up for tea. butter cheque 14.75 Paid Boyle for turnip hoeing 45</td> <td><br>14.75</td> <td>.50<br><br><br>.45</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>14</td> <td>Thursday<br>Fine day sunny and cloudy looked like rain at times did sprinkle a few drops. Willie brought up from Besse side delivery rake and loader and he came up. We helped him put rake together he got dinner here in PM we tried it and Rogersons loader got in 5 loads. Ross Newman and Jim Fernal hoeing in AM helping with hay in PM. Paid them on afc 1.00 Ross 50 cts Jim Willie got plate for mower 5 Flora pigged yesterday 11</td> <td></td> <td>1.50<br>.05</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td>932.81</td> <td>910.41</td> </tr> <table> https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/36ffdecd41682f70eabe0b220148898c.pdf aecb6fc3878cdde659fffa2abee73b1c Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. Rosmead Diary <table> <tr> <td>1904</td> <td></td> <td></td> <td>Received</td> <td>Paid</td> </tr> <tr> <td>July</td> <td>15</td> <td>Friday<br>Fine sunny day. Milton Gibson hoeing to day at 60 cts Jim Fernal up hoeing I hoed all day. Willie went down for our old rake from Besse and Raked rakings in No 1E and {corded?} them. In PM Stanley Clark finished scuffling turnips and drilled up some potatoes. Willie hoed in PM. We drove Jennie out in cart in evening</td> <td>932.81</td> <td>910.41</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>16</td> <td>Saturday<br>Fine sunny warm day Stanley Clark and I thinned turnips in AM and Willie finished drilling potatoes and corn. In PM we both hoed. Rogerson got lend of mower Willie took his loader up in evening and brought back mower then we took in hay Willie raked yesterday. Ross Newman up in evening gave him 1.00 for Milton and .50 in full for self</td> <td></td> <td><br>1.50</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>17</td> <td>Sunday<br>Exceedingly warm close day hot sunshine all day. I stayed at home in AM. Mr McVicar preached in AM from Exodus 20.8 to 11 4th commandment and in evening from Luke 5.15 {illegible} a sermon on Whitfield. lightning at night.</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>18</td> <td>Monday<br>Very warm sunny day. I filled in drains and Willie harrowed rape land. In PM I made drills and sowed rape and Willie cut hay in No 1.E. Willie down town at night</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr></td> <td></td> <td></td><td></td> <td>932.81</td> <td>911.91</td> </tr> <table> https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/a69d8f779417d712bcd46863bc137b09.pdf 64cf0741af1de49688298bd542e82cd0 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. Rosmead Diary 1904 Recieved Paid July 18 autumn Monday Forward 9328| 91| 9| got at Besse's guard for mower 25 19 Tuesday Very warm sunny day. I took down 7 bags chop to Curtis got dinner at home brought up chop after dinner. 55 spool at Longs 4 In PM we took in 4 loads hay with loader Father up in PM drove for us. Sold cream to Jackson 50 cts. H.Wyness hoeing 50 20 Wednesday Fine sunny day. cooler. Jno McDonald up all day. We cut some more hay drilled some and sowed some more rape thinned 3 rows turnips and hauled in 12 or 14 loads hay. Father up in PM driving. Willie drove them down in evening in buggy. Amstrong brought up 500 lbs salt 2.00 and bag flour afc. 21 Thursday Cloudy and a few drops rain in morning cleared off fine sunny day. Jno McDonald up all day. We finished drilling for rape sowed some more hoed 2 1/2 drills turnips put {illegible} green on potatoes took in five loads hay cut some more. Paid Earl Gordon for hoeing 50 to Satyr calved to day red "Tufty" Mother up in PM Ab Campbell driving team in pm 22 Friday Fine in AM clouded over rained a few drops about six. Ab. Campbell over 933.31 913.55 https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/a0e3ac9c08942dba61dedc43ad0217b6.pdf 37ae594ba7f09eff4bb3dafe1a45589c Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. 1904 Rosmead DiaryJuly 22 Continued Friday forword all day driving. I finished sowing rake and Willie cut some more hay them we hauled in 8 or 9 loads and coaled up {illegible} was left A raked {illegible} === 23 Saturday === Rain last night and part of AM cloudy day. cool. We worked in barn in AM fixing hay fork etc. In PM we hoes turnips. {illegible} Sargent got load straw W. Magwood hauled it for home got $1.00 for it. Willie downtown at night paid Jr. M. Donald for work $3.75 === 24 Sunday === Fine in A.M. hot sun and dark clouds in PM thunder storm heavy rain and some hail from sir {illegible} P.M. no services in churches in consequence. Mr M.. Vicar preached in AM from 5th commandemen. I went to Mrs. Jun Hamilton fineral in PM she was buried in Cannal Cemetary I drove up as far as {illegible} School 'Dick' Carter with me. === 25 Monday === Sunny and cloudy rained come evening. We {illegible} turnips pain greened potatos and took in 21 loads hay 8 ls other barn. Bella &amp; Mary downtown on PM got at Steils shirting $1.58 {illegible} goods $1.12 at Armstongs 25 cts wheat {illegibe} cheese 15 meat at Mills 45 <table> <tbody> <tr> <td>Received</td> <td>Paid</td> </tr> <tr> <td>933.31</td> <td>913.55</td> </tr> <tr> <td>1.00</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>3.75</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>1.58</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>0.40</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>1.12</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>0.45</td> </tr> <tr> <td>934.31</td> <td>920.85</td> </tr> </tbody> </table> UG Transcription Progress Scripto transcription progress Done https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/66dad9b67ce0b8cfbd8e1de75e95a1d8.pdf a8232f09dc4dc1585f4d68be8842feca Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. 1904 Rosmead Diary Received 934|31 ------931|41 Paid 920|85 1|00 1|10 |68 2|30 4|90 ------929|73 July 26 Tuesday Forward Fine sunny warm day. Jim Femal Ross Newman and Melton Gilson hoing all day Ab Campbell over in PM driving. We hoed turnips in AM. In PM Willie and Am brought over 3 loads hay to other barn 2 pitched them off and hoed between loads. Father up in PM Willie drove him down in evening. Willie cut some more hay in No 1 W in evening. 27 Wednesday Rain last night againg sunny in AM dounded over in PM thunder lightning heavy rain at night. Ross Newman up allday Jim Femal hoing today. We thinned turnips and got in hey we cut last night 5 loads Am Campbell here in PM. Father up in PM. Paid Ross Newman on {illegible} $1.00 Bob Lindale and I raked and coaled up most of Mrs Dunns hay after supper. Sold to Jackson cream $1.10 28 Thursday Raining last night and some in AM cleared off by PM Willie took 10 bags chop to Wilsons 30cts. oil 18 Bella downtown in PM got her dress at Mrs Bartya $165 at Steels dress stuff 65 her fridele in a can 15 sugar $4.75 Mother up in PM. We thinned some more turnips brought up load wood from {illegible}. Ross Newman up for load wood UG Transcription Progress Scripto transcription progress Done https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/797ecba26b3a5db76d4f2a6fa533330f.pdf e87384cf58d1031ceaf01faa19456463 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. 1904 Rosmead Diary Received 935|41 |60 -----------936|01 Paid 929|73 1|00 3|50 1|03 ------------935|26 July 29 Friday Forward Fine sunny day Milton Ross &amp; Jim hoing turnips to-day. Am Campbell over in P.M. driving. Willie raked up last of No 1 and cut some beech stump field In PM are finished No 13 loads took one to other barn after tea then brought over load from stump field in evening. Sold to Jackson cream {illegible} 60. Paid Gatson on {illegible} 75 Jim Femal 25 30 Saturday Fine in AM clouded over looked loke rain Milton. Ross, Jim, and Am. have to day Am driving not hoeing. We got in H loads hay all that was cut in stump field Willie at Picks raising of and sills at one o'clock at at Magwoods in eveing paid Ross 1 00 Milton 60 Jim 40 Ab 1 50. Mary downtown in PM got at Steels brooke 25 waisting 37 shaker flamel 1H spods 9 velvet 8 31 Sunday Fine sunny most day looked like rain in PM rained a little Mr M Vicar preached in Am from the 6th commandement and in evening from text there was a man sent from Gog whose name was John a sermon in John Wesby last of his preachers to the crowd sermon July has been very wet month poor haying weather lots of hat not cut yet UG Transcription Progress Scripto transcription progress Done https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/bb38a6258185a83b84491f3069cbf1df.pdf a8194bb8b0ba8192ccc867a0fa1c1d60 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. 1904 Rosmead Diary Received 936|01 ------- 936|01 Paid 935|26 |42 1|64 -------937|32 August 1 Monday forward Rine sunny day. Fergus Curie holiday. Father up all day I drove him down in evening. We finished tinning turnips today. Finished haying cut rest of stump field in morning side rakes it {illegible} in PM and took it in in two loads put on with loader. 2 Tuesday Rainy like all day rained some in P.M Willie finished {illegible} mangol and I got binder ready for use. In Pm we cut our full wheat and pit away mother barn side delivery rake and hay loader Bella and Mar called in Mrs Dunn in evening. Alex Stewart brought in 1 00 {illegible} Samson brand binder twine 3 Wesdesday Fine sunny day. Willie sseuffled turnps all day I <s>coaled</s> stocked fall wheat in AM and in PM had mangols {illegible} time. Bella and Mary down at Mrs Quarrie in evning I drove them down and back I wenr dowtown to see Schar's. Mary Paid Mrs Quarrie for 3 lbs butter 42 Mary down town in AM got at Steds dress goods $1.64 4 Thursday Fine warm sunny day I took 4 hays down to Schario UG Transcription Progress Scripto transcription progress Done https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/179fad5a1dba46112c8dc992b5270dde.pdf 491f2692b6aa127ddb4edc8474da3b8a Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. 1904 Rosmead Diary Received 936|01 33|60 |45 ---------970|06 Paid 937|32 |8 |60 |28 |45 2|75 1|00 -----------942|48 August 4 continued Thursday Forward they weighed 6HO lbs at 514 3360 weighing 8 Willie scuffled turnips in AM. In PM Jim Femal Dougal Mrs Jean and I hoed turnips second time and Willie went to Vicks raising Mary down toen in PM got {illegible} shod at {ilegible} 60 cheese and {illegible} 28. Fred Parlin drove aunt Mary down in PM she intends going to Yalt Saturday 5 Friday Fine sunny day warm. I scuffled turnips and Willie and Jim Femal went to Magwoods barn raising in PM Bella and aunt Mary downtown got at Mills meat H5 add cream 45 6 Saturday Fine sunny day Doug and Jim up all day hoeing with Willie. I scuffled in AM Father and I took in fall wheat &amp; loads in PM. Hugh and Mrs Cameron down today the letter and Aunt Mary went to Yalt in evening train Mother up in PM. Paid Doug and Jim full $2.75 Willie down town at night paid for my watch cleaning at Calders $1.00 Besse bought Mr. Thompson binder {illegible} to see over binder as it was missing sheaves. He sharpeneed knife moved disk fixed chain etc. UG Transcription Progress Scripto transcription progress Done https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/6eada7f6ed176fea826c496c7b619dfb.pdf d6bdfee0ffc09f02e283c8ad039b8463 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. 1904 Rosmead Diary Received 970|06 1|50 13|57 ---------------------985|13 Paid 942|48 |67 |15 105|00 ----------------------1048|30 August 7 Sunday Forward Fine in AM very heavy thunder shower in PM strong wind and heavy hail chich did considerable damage Brown's barn was struck by lightning and burnt. Mr McView preached in AM from 7th commandment and in evening from text In all things he was tempted like as we are yet without sin. Auntie Mrs Sandham and Norman in for dinner. Monday Fine sunny most day cloudy morning cool. Bella and Willie went up to J. McSellans and back with {illegible} in {illegible} I plowed in back stump field. Chalie Fergusson called in PM. Tuesday Fine sunny day. cool. Frost last night Willie plowed all day in stump field I scuffled turnips. Dougal hoeing turnips in PM Uncle Willie and Walter Cameron left horse here on road to Yalt. I went down town in PM got meat at Mills 55 bread at forts 12 {illegible} at Michels 15 got hamers mended at McDermath gave Father cheques for Besse to pay for loads and side delivery rake {illegible} Sold cream to Jackson $100 Ww got butter cheque today 1357 Wednesday Cloudy day heavy rain in AM from 10 {illegible} thunder and lightning some more rain in PM. UG Transcription Progress Scripto transcription progress Done https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/f74df5dfb2bf51c37696d078794ac7c7.pdf 0bb7fdb33f69ca119712dae9ecf1b95d Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. 1904 Rosmead Diary Received 985|13 1|20 ------------986|33 Paid 1048|30 |20 |85 |5 -------------1049|40 August 10 continued Wednesday Forward Willie plowed in stump field in AM I finished scuffling turnips Jim and Douga; hoeing turnips all {illegible} about 10 c'clock for rain. Willie and boys took load traw down to Steds and Besse and I plowed in PM. Uncle Will and Walter Cameron here in evening on road home from Yalt. Aunt Mary had operation for cancer at Yalt tea 20 11 Thursday Cloudy in AM muggling rain at times. cleared off sunny in PM. Jim and Doug up to-day we finished hoeing tyrnips second time finished plowing stump field hanowed it scuffled potatoes. Bella and Mary down at Aunties in PM for tea Jennie Sandham and baby there brought of Mrs Quarrue 6 lbs butter 85 12 Friday Fine sunny day Willie drove down in buggie helped William McKee take steer and hifer we bought from him over to home field above pump. then he got at Mennies on afe 10 lbs bluestone and at brine Kilm 5 cts limme to make Bordean mixture We than plowed clay along ditch running AE and hauled 3 or 4 loads day down to much part. In PM Jim and Doug here hoeing mangols I scuffled some sold to Jackson in evening 2 {illegible} 13 Saturday A day of thunder lightning and heavy UG Transcription Progress Scripto transcription progress Done https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/fd20498011e46ba65b39c3d73690a28f.pdf e9ed5038c5b677f526e4ebca90045585 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. Rosmead Diary <table> <tr> <td>1904</td> <td></td> <td></td> <td>Received</td> <td>Paid</td> </tr> <tr> <td>August</td> <td>13</td> <td>continued Saturday Forward<br>rain vivid lightning in morning cedar tree in No 3 split with lightning more barns burnt around country, another bad thunderstorm in PM, a big meteorful in evening. We worked at road hauling clay to muck part and driving rain cleaned grain etc. Paid Jim and Doug $2.00 Willie down town at night got at Steels 2 collars 25 shoe black 25</td> <td>986.33</td> <td>1049.40<br><br><br>2.00<br><br>.50</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>14</td> <td>Sunday<br>Fine sunny day. Mr McVicar preached in AM from 8th commandment Tho shalt not steal and in evening from Zachariah 11.9.13.14 Call Missions {illegible}</td> <td></td> <td>1.50</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>15</td> <td>Monday<br>Fine sunny day warm in PM looked like rain some thunder in evening. Doug and Jim up all day hoeing mangols. We put {bordeau?} mixture also paris green in it on potatoes in morning I scuffled mangols and turnips and harrowed stemp field. Willie got at Foots yeast cake 25</td> <td></td> <td>.25</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>16</td> <td>Tuesday<br>Thunder lightning and heavy rain last night again dark clouds and thunder all day some rain in P.M. We hauled clay to road in AM and in PM Willie took down 10 bags pig chop got Scott shod at {Templins?} 20 harness mended etc McDermot 80 cts at Armstrongs wheat germs 25 cts on afc. I hoed mangols in PM We went up to see cattle at night</td> <td></td> <td><br>1.00</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td></td><td></td> <td>986.33</td> <td>1054.65</td> </tr> <table> https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/05999fb3890a45257757d268f90cc2ac.pdf e92c44f150cec93668a26cd43b7896c2 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. 1904 Rosmead Diary <table> <tr> <td>1904</td> <td></td> <td></td> <td>Received</td> <td>Paid</td> </tr> <tr> <td>August</td> <td>17</td> <td>Wednesday Forward<br>Fine sunny day. We cut most of T.L. field to-day banner oats and stooked some. I scuffled turnips in AM with Jennie. Mary down home in evening Father came up with her.</td> <td>986.33</td> <td>1054.65</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>18</td> <td>Thursday<br>Fine sunny day. Willie finished T.L. field and cut rest of Waverley oats No 7 E in AM. In PM he went down for chop 50 cts oil at Websters 18 boot mended 15 postage 2 then he {set?} six rounds in No 2 W. I finished stooking T.L. field to-day. Mother Auntie and Miss Burns up for tea.</td> <td></td> <td>.50<br>.35</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>19</td> <td>Friday<br><s>Fine in AM</s> Cloudy day rained at night. Willie finished cutting No 2 W. I stooked up Waverley oats in AM. In PM Father up he and Willie helped me stook more than half of No 2 W. Doug and Jim up in P.M. hoeing mangols.</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>20</td> <td>Saturday<br>Rained steady all lat night. Tremendous amount of rainfall. We cleaned chop in AM in PM Willie took it down to Curtiss and brought it bak 50 also butter from Quarries 95 Paid Doug $1.00. I stooked some more in No 2 in P.M. got wet doing it. I went down town at night got from Fraser Fisher on may $8.00. Fine clear night moonlight.</td> <td></td> <td><br>1.45<br>1.00</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td>986.33</td> <td>1057.95</td> </tr> <table> https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/bcdc37dc7d4f205e38231f6e75453c07.pdf ae7fe47321861791f50c8c795b6eed4e Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. Rosmead Diary <table> <tr> <td>1904</td> <td></td> <td></td> <td>Received</td> <td>Paid</td> </tr> <tr> <td>August</td> <td>21</td> <td>Sunday Forward<br>Fine sunny day. Mr McVicar preached in AM from 9th commandment and in evening from Matt 1.21. Ch coll [church collection] $1.00</td> <td>986.33</td> <td>1057.95</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>22</td> <td>Monday<br>Rained very heavy last night and this morning again, cleared off in PM sunny. We did sundry jobs in AM put coal oil and lard on suckling pigs to kill lice etc etc. In PM we stooked up rest of No 2 then hauled 3 loads earth to road. Mary and Bella downtown in PM in buggy got at Steels on afc dress goods $1.45 soap 25 groceries at Fopots 15 meat at Mills 52 castor oil at Phillips 10.</td> <td></td> <td><br><br>.25<br>.67<br>.10</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>23</td> <td>Tuesday<br>Fine sunny day. In AM I {fired?} out some of No 6 E and Willie harrowed stump field and scuffled turnips in PM We hauled earth to road and brought up load wood from bush.</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>24</td> <td>Wednesday<br>Fine sunny day. We hauled earth to road in AM and in PM went to see Lacrosse match between Thistles and Techumses latter beat 2 to 1 admittance for both 50 cts. Mrs John Wilkie up for dinner and supper. We started to cut around south field upper half after tea <s>I</s> got stuck in middle wet ground</td> <td></td> <td><br>.50</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td>986.33</td> <td>1060.47</td> </tr> <table> https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/5257f970fed1a3fb79f29b777546c8ef.pdf ff096c69a79422a91e87b7a293596243 UG Transcription Progress Scripto transcription progress Done Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. 1904 Rosmead Diary Received 986|33 61|15 ----------------------1047|48 Paid 1060|47 |12 |50 |75 |25 ----------------------1062|09 August 25 Thursday Forward Fine in AM rained at noon cloudy PM I took down 6 pigs sold to Schario Feb 20 they weighed 1130 lbs @ 5½ balance 61.15 brought up from Beatys 3 sets slings $6.00 to be paid with straw. then we hauled in half load Bonanza oats from No 2 W and one load Banner from 7.L. field. In PM Willie took load straw down to A. Armstrong 3.00 on afc got on afc1 bag straws 1 25 Bran 50 Tomatoes 10 Mother up in PM stayed all night Father went to Mildmay at noon train I went to managers meeting in church at night. 26 Friday Fine sunny day. We hauled in six loads oats from 7.L field to-day. Bella and Mary called on Mrs Sam McKee in PM Mary bought from Guelph man bottle medicine 50 butter Mrs Quarrie 75 27 Saturday Fine sunny day. We hauled in 8 loads from 7.L field and one load Waverly No 7E. Doug up hoeing and helping in mow to-day. Father came home from Mildmay to-day he came up in PM helped with sheaves etc. 28 Sunday Fine sunny day lightning at night. Mr. McVicar preached in AM from 10th commandment thus ending the series and in evening from Romans 7.19 church collection 25 https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/551463607a9c3ff9e3744c1b6ad9dc34.pdf c719c14f0ed77f10f3448df7c830a0d2 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. 1904 Rosmead Diary Received 1047|48 --------------1047|48 Paid 1062|09 |75 |85 |53 --------------1064|24 August 29 Monday Forward Fine sunny day Willie cut {illegible} oats in S. field. I scuffled turnips. Father up in P.M. we hauled in 2 loads {illegible} oats after supper. I drove Father down in {illegible} 30 Tuesday Fine sunny day. Willie finished cutting No 2 in AM and I scuffled some mangols in PM we hauled in six loads {illegible} oats from No 2 and one Waverly finishing than Father up in PM helping. May down town in PM got at Mills meat 51 at {illegible} walnut oil 10 groceries at Armstongs 25 {illegible} 9 31 Wednesday Fine day sunny and cloudy. We hauled in six loads of {illegible} oats finishing tan then stocked up Joesnette in S field {illegible} Clark and Hay here for tea. September 1 Thursday Some rain last night cloudy {illegible} day a little rain in PM and evening. I disked stump field in AM and Willie disked et again in PM Willie fot tooth filled in AM at Reids 50 paid McDemott for hams etc. 35 fot at C Groved m afe 3 balls {illegible} @ 13 cts and {illegible} casting. Bella down in PM got at Armstrongs spices and vinegar 53 she brought up Mrs Knox and mother for tea and drove them down again. i stocked up some more {illegible} S field. UG Transcription Progress Scripto transcription progress Done https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/dcb670da3774b5ed89f65d1042f29a5c.pdf 2b4528de382a4e37fe355c45bcce78a4 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. 1904 Rosmead Diary Received 1047|48 --------------------1047|48 Paid 1064|24 |35 |90 |10 --------------------1065|50 September 2 Friday Forward Heavy rain last night again warm daycloudy some sunshine in PM then thunder storm and rain again. Willie plowed in No 63 with 4 horses {illegible} plor to-day. I stocked up in S field etc. Bella and Mary at Mrs. R Curlis for tea Willie brought them up in buggy 3 Saturday Cloudy in AM sunny in PM. We scuffled some turnips plowed in No 63 and turned oats sheaves in No 2. Mary down in AM with Lucy Brought Aunt Mary from station she came from Yalt. Willie down town at night got at Mannis 10 cts {illegible} 10 cts snaps at Armstongs can {illegible} 15 Mary got better at Mrs Quarrie 90 cts. Nellie Paulin and Eveline Blair came down in PM in the Calter Pheaton stayed all night. 4 Sunday Fine sunny day cool Mr McVicar preached in AM a sermon on desiscion of House of Lord {illegible} on free church case giving less then 30 mintes night to 50 million of dollar text "whether one member suffers all suffer with it". Mr R. Blythe of B.B. preached in evenibg to united congregation in St Andres at night from Mark 16:15. The misses Blair Paulin went hom in evening. {illegible} 10 5 Monday Some rain last night cloudy morning cleared off fine sunny in PM. UG Transcription Progress Scripto transcription progress Done https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/e1f439b7e7af9b131cc366879412fed5.pdf f08c89c01b11bc3a19d20d1da3cbd84c Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. 1904 Rosmead Diary Received 1047|48 ---------------------------1047|48 1065|59 |10 |40 |5 |45 |60 |75 ---------------------------1067|94 September 5 continued Monday Forward We cut almost all of Brogislin oats in S. field when tongue of binder broke. I stocked up. after tea we hauled in load from No 2. Jersey 'Ladysmith' calved this morning how a dull and hifer the hifer dried. Laterday. 6 Tuesday Fine sunny day. Willie wheeled down to Marnies in morning got 6 bolts for binder toungue 10 cts we mended it and finisjed cutting oats in S field thus finishing cutting. we hauled in 8 loads Jeanette oats from S field today. Father up in PM helping us. 7 Wednesday Fine in AM clouded over in PM thunder lightning and rain about 5 o'clock. We took in rest of Black oats 2 lods and rest of No 2 4 loads finished just before the rain Willie paid Douf McLean in full 40 cts Mary down in PM got buns 5 cts she brought up aunt Mary. We went up to see the cattle at night with Scott. 8 thursday Cloudy day. Willie {illegible} full wheat land tunic and I stocked up rest of S field We got chop 9 bgs 45 at Curlirs took down 665 lbs oats @ 33 bushel and 156 lbs wheat to Armstrong on {illegible} and ggot map brushed plums <s>65</s> 65 tomatoes 35 and paid for {illegible} Graham flour 10 oatmeal 10 soup 5 vinigar 10 meat at Vicks 25 rubber and corks 10. Jones and {illegible} {illegible} 95. uncle Willie took aunt Mary home to-day. Mother up in PM UG Transcription Progress Scripto transcription progress Done https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/038f66e855377a6e52e3aeca880937b7.pdf f5357fc813bfe2774e689cdd30fa8a99 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. 1904 Rosmead Diary Received 1047|48 16|25 2|70 ----------------------1066|43 Paid 1067|94 |75 1|00 |25 1|00 ----------------------1070|94 September 9 Friday Fine sunny day cool. We hauled back 4 loads manure to wheat land with Allan spreader in AM. Willie took Jennie up to Alland but D. Allan brought it back {illegible} In PM we hauled in 5 loads oats from S field Butter cheque for August 1625 10 Saturday Misty morning cloudy forenoon gradually cleared off fine sunny P.M. We hauled oat 9 loads manure to wheat land woth spreade in S field 3 loads. Bella frove father up to Jennies Hamilton to see about telle up some land they have. Sold to {illegible} McKee 210lbs oats @ 1cts lb $2.70 Butter from Mrs Quarrie 75 cts 11 Sunday Fine sunny day clouded over by evening wind storm thunder lightning and rain in church time. Mr McVicar preached in AM from {illegible} 2.18.19 and in evening from Lamentations 3:26. {illegible} 12 Monday Fine sunny day. cool. We hauled with spreader to wheat land 13 loads manure S field fence between us and {illegible} through bush as {illegible} cattle got through we strung {illegible} {illegible} along Mary and Bella down town in PM got at Stubs on {illegible} dress govels $2.24 at {illegible} 10 cts vinegar {illegible} of Phillip 15 Mary gave two weeks ago $1.00 for present to Miss Smellie who is going to {illegible} to live. UG Transcription Progress Scripto transcription progress Done https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/1d2d2ede4db17d17020b7a56ebb94135.pdf 7baef0524764194caab488ce6f2c5cd1 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. 1904 Rosmead Diary Received 1066|43 -----------1066|43 Paid 1070|94 14|25 |19 |40 30|00 |2 -------------1115|80 September 13 Tuesday forward Fine sunny day cool. We hauled 3 more loads 27 in all to wheat land then disked mat of it {illegible} harrowed it and sowed {illegible} {illegible} Golden shaft wheat got at Bob Lindales. We also scuffled turnips. Sam McKee came for spreaderin evening 14 Wednesday Raining most AM misty cleared off late P.M. Willie at Rowe thrashing AM and half of PM. I drove down in buggy got tooth treated at Reids got at Armstrongs rice 25 Paid Dr Armstong bill 14.00 Pm. we felded 13 bags oats cleaned barn etc. 15 Thursday Cold day cloudy in AM sunny in PM Willie at Magwoods thrashing in AM and at Jack Mckee in PM I finished sowing fall wheat in AM and cut 8 rows corn in PM. Mother up in PM Bella and Mary drove her down and got at Stuls velvet 19 {illegible} and dress goods on ap 8.39 16 Friday Cold sunny and cloudy very windy. Willie over at {illegible} McKewws in AM helpingin with straw. I disked in No 6 E. In PM Willietook down chop 40 cts and brought up load {illegible}up with 2 calved we got from McKee $30.00 that were down home. I pulled load {illegible} we took it in after supper postage 2 UG Transcription Progress Scripto transcription progress Done https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/bd8540c2eef22091b467878b8d11f452.pdf 3d336be9df94411794e004d61705b772 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. To transcribe this in table format enter the diarist's words within the html coding in the following manner (or go to “Tips on Transcribing” on our website to learn how to use a word-html converter.) Rosmead Diary <table> <tr> <td>1904</td> <td>Received</td> <td>Paid</td> </tr> <tr> <td>September 17 Saturday forward Fine sunny warm day. Willie plowed A.M. Perrin plow. 4 horses. I went down got tooth filled at Reids and one pulled sent 3.00 to Stede Briggs Co for grinder. stamp and express order 5. got a C. Grover in aft 2 rubbers for separator 20cts In P.M. Willie took chop to {I/} Hamilton he got chopped yesterday from 1200 lbs oats sold to him got at Nichols 2 shears 90 at Minnies coal oil 30 shear 35. We haul up load wood from bush then load corn. I scuffled turnips with Jennie in PM Mary paid Jim {Fernal?} 15 cts</td> <td>1066.43</td> <td>1115.80<br>3.00 <br>.05<br>.90<br>.65<br>.15</td> </tr> <tr> <td>18 Sunday. Raining in AM cloudy day. {Bro} Cormie preached in AM from {Bro?} 18.36. first clause and {Bro?} Fergusson in evening from Matt parable of Hidden Treasure Ch collection $5.05 We all went down at night.</td> <td></td> <td>5.05</td> </tr> <tr> <td>19 Monday Fine sunny day. I plowed with Jennie and Scott {No 6?} in AM. Willie paid Bob Jimdale for full {on heat?} ($6.00) Reids {afe?} $10.50 {harness?} mended at Mr. Dennots 30 cts. In PM Willie plowed and I pulled pease with scythe we brought {in?} load with us. Willie got {rumbling?} wheat {gummy/germs?} 25 and bag {illegible}</td> <td></td> <td>16.30<br>.30</td> </tr> <td>20 Tuesday Cloudy in AM thunder lightning and heavy shower about {10/11?} oclock. Willie plowed in {No6?} and I cut corn we brought home a load. {hum/rum?} and might. I finished cutting corn. Butter {from?} Jennie 80 cts</td> <td></td> <td>.80</td> </tr> <table> https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/d797caeca4f42604a119e5df87e7ebf7.pdf e3839573f3ffb40b849a45c69f036064 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. Rosmead Diary <table> <tr> <td>1904</td> <td>Received</td> <td>Paid</td> </tr> <tr> <td>September 21 Wednesday {Forword/Forward?} White frost this morning ice on water cloudy AM time sunny PM but cold day. Edith {Dirk?}. {Canie?} Semple and Miss McKnee maimed to-day also another wedding. I plowed No 6 in AM and Willie got tooth pulled at Reids paid him in full $1.00. In PM Willie plowed No 6 and I {pulled rest?} of {lease?}. We brought over two loads corn to-day.</td> <td></td> <td>1.00</td> </tr> <tr> <td>22 Thursday Very hard frost last night fine sunny day. Willie took straw down to Besse also 12 and brought {out?} load manure which I spread on J. L. field. In PM he took 25 bushels oats down to mill for J. Chapman @ 34cts {illegible}and brought out load manure from {Hect?} I spread it We brought over 2 loads corn and rest of pease 1 load we plowed in No 6 all day. Mary down town in PM got at Steels dress goods 27 {illegible} express order {illegible} 8 Mary sent $5.00 to Ida Foster for wedding present. Mother up in PM.</td> <td></td> <td>.35<br>5.00</td> </tr> <tr> <td>23 Friday Cloudy and sunny to-day Jack Dix and Jim Clark over in AM we farmed and bagged 2688lbs oats for farmer at 1ctlb we also lent {Bro?} Hamilton 6bags lbs oat In PM Willie took load wood and 2 bags hen feed home and brought up load manure from Besse also Black Hawk grinding mill {illegible} 35 We plowed in No 6 in PM I spread the load manure {J/T?}. L. Then brought over 2 loads corn. Mary went down to {illegible} at night to social.</td> <td>36.85</td> <td>.35</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>1066.43</td> <td>1115.80</td> <table> https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/37e9afbd7f299590d99133e44f64c348.pdf 4b7136107b357017f52dc1d047b964f5 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. Rosmead Diary <table> <tr> <td>1904</td> <td>Received</td> <td>Paid</td> </tr> <tr> <td>September 24 Saturday Forward Thunder lightning rain this morning cloudy day raining at night again. We cleaned sheep pen put implements away etc Willie and Mary down Town in buggy in AM they got at Stals dress goods 30 pd at {Mannies?} both 5. I went down town at night paid Hamilton on a/c 12.00 got for oats also 10 also paid Jno Knox 50 & Wamsborough 50</td> <td>1103.28</br>12.00</td> <td>1150.10<br>.30<br>.05<br>22.00<br>1.00</td> </tr> <tr> <td>25 Sunday Fine day cloudy. Mr McVicar preached in AM from Heb. 13:8. and in evening from Dan 11:34. Ch Coll 25 Hugh Cameron and Mr D. Thompson down for tea they were at hospital to see William Watson who is there.</td> <td></td> <td>.25</td> </tr> <tr> <td>26 Monday Fine sunny day cloudy in morning. Willie plowed in No 6 all day. We separated lambs from sheep docked on tails those that needed it and put lambs 16 in turnips and som land. {Schuio?} in in morning brought 11 hogs to go when ready market price black and white was 35:00 to be delivered week from Thursday and 16 lambs at 4 1/4 for november, received on them $2.00 Mary and Bella down town in PM got at Armstrongs cheese 13 order 5 at Stales 2 shirts $1.75 {culler?} 15 the 2 5 Rain sent 7.00 4 7 bone 40 {//8 nett 5 9.60?} paid cash on it 6.00*</td> <td>2.00</td> <td><del>2.00</del><br>.18<br>6.00</td> </tr> <td>27 Tuesday Fine sunny day Willie took load straw to Beatties payment on slings 3.00 I plowed in No 6. Willi and Father at Jno Rutherfords funeral in PM Bella got at Steels collar 5 at Woods dress goods 30 at {Mels?} meat 20. {Jenni and Maggie {skeck?} up for tea.</td> <td>3.00</td> <td>3.00<br>.55</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>1120.28</td> <td>1183.43</td> <table> https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/ea2e5adf736fa554d7b0a46fe0659d93.pdf 75af84e263cc9a659515a5a306b0b2c9 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. 1904 Rosmead Diary <table> <tr> <td>1904</td> <td></td> <td></td> <td>Received</td> <td></td> <td>Paid</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>September</td> <td>28</td> <td>Wednesday Forward</td> <td>1120</td> <td>28</td> <td>1183</td> <td>43</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td></td> <td>Fine sunny day. Mary Mother and I drove up to Camerons got dinner then got their horse and buggy and went to Mount Forest to Ida Fosters wedding. She was married to Joseph Eaton we stayed there all night. Willie plowed in No 6 to-day</td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>29</td> <td>Thursday</td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td></td> <td>Rain last night and more or less all AM cleared off in PM. We drove to Jim Lennox for dinner then called on Lizzie Wier came down called on Peter Spank and wife then down to Camerons again got tea changed rigs got home after nine o clock. Willie plowed No. 6 in P.M. Mary gave children M. Forest 10 cts Licquorice 15. </td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td>10/15</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>30</td> <td>Friday</td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td></td> <td>Sunny day very windy all day. Willie plowed in No 6 AM and I cut wood in bush and brought up load. In PM Willie and I went to Show. </td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>October</td> <td>1</td> <td>Saturday</td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td></td> <td>Fine sunny day exceedingly windy. Willie took 6 bags chop to Curliss 30 cts pd and brought up load manure from Sleets put it on 7 L then brought our load wood. In PM he plowed in No 6 Bella and I went down to church. Mr McVicar preached Coll 5. I paid C. Groves a/c $3.20 binder twine 1.90 skinner 1.00 rubbers 20 wash machine 10 sold him oats 2.20 sold Fred Bowby oats $3.95 Willie got glows at Nichols 25 refund on shoes 20 pd 5 Black pig had 10 of a litter to-day one Killed smothered</td> <td>2 3</td> <td>20 95</td> <td></td> <td>30 20 5</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td>1126</td> <td>43</td> <td>1187</td> <td>23</td> </tr> <table> https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/392ac3349396edb95b05c23223eb7890.pdf 8754c930449c66905110b772a940b9b4 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. 1904 Rosmead Diary <table> <tr> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> 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Rosmead Diary 1905 May 3 Wednesday Forward Raining in morning deared if fine (bry?) P.M. very warm. malcolm at (poat?) holes to-day Willie plowed in (srein?) chop land I worked at fence got all rail fence down to gate we got in corner foot father up in evening for some cedar trees Willie drove him down in evening. 4 Thursday Mist morning cleared (illegible) fine. (wann?) William Lindale up all day plowing Willie (culturated?) No 4 in AM. Malcolm digging (poat?) holes all day. 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Rosmead Diary 1906 February 6 Tuesday Forward Very frosty day again sunny. We wraked at (tivealow?) saw machine. Willie and I went to (matnig?) at night in (mause?) at which they presented Dr Rogers with a clock and Annie Mennie with a ring as they are leaving for states. 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Rosmead Diary September 6 Thursday Forward Time sunny day warm (bragy?) I went down in AM got at Wilems mill the (illegible) I took down yesterday 75 also 165 13 Room $1.48 150 hea (illegible) 1.88 paid in it and other (illegible) $5.00 got at Mennis make colonelr 35 got at ammetry make bled salt $1.25. (plooed?) some rod before dinner. In Pm I went to (illegible) Blooks thrashing 7 attor and another one in PM stayed all night as Bella and Willie will not be home to-night. 7 Friday Fine sunny warm day. 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Rosmead Diary 1908 September 6 Sunday Forward Looked like rain in AM cleared (if?) fine PM. Mr Cram back again (freached?) in AM from Rev.7: and in evening from Luke 12.16. girls down at night. Very windy PM 7 Monday First last night fine sunny cool day Willie finished (harrowing?) No 7 W and culturated 7 L flowing. 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Juo Comie breaded AM from Isaiah 31: 1-5 and im wearing from Prouds Yhar in a way that beneath might've a man but then and thereoff are the way of death L.Jay Allimin coll $1.25 SM 50 Monday 9 Warm sunny day and at night. Willi brought us bounds n HORaades cement from C. Wattami. got at Mamin Novel. to mil cement $1.20 mge at Delhaim so sly turnie mge. I got lunch dur reading to hat cement stifs and slathum. Shire are sleannd sanding crushed slurn from Sow to rood different own {unidentifiable}. Willi cut some alfalfa alright. 10 Tuesday Fine sunny day not so summer not at night. Willi finished attic Elfalfa Vo 1 W. ia morning then went for another loud gravel. PM be raked ws alfwlba we took a sinull loud in weight we got two wizes feid went ut back door to-day. Mr Lam own at night miek. 5. We got better eluque yesterday $8.62 11 Wednesday FIne sunny warm day. Willi cut the booly to-day No 2 stedet some too green. I cooled not nutz alfalfa and look in {emad?} loud. May brought us 1 roman and Jessie Samdham and the Mime duldem PM for Ten also & other and work them down again winning. She got at Forb gormium HO med {Harboring?} g-8 Very day weather. <table> https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/6886fa318181e7b8bb1cc8c6b08a6601.pdf 1585d11e63e2bc2cf3a69ce6d839e5fd Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. == Rosmead Diary == 1909 Recieved Paid August 12 Thursday forward 91350 87481 Fine sunny day. We cut some No 7 J.L. slouked wh some barley and finished tocking in the alfalfa i boad and ne half with, woking. 13 Friday F one sunny day warm very day weather. We finished cutting No 7 J L to-day got it moily stooked. I stooked ount s brrls No 2 after ters. Girls down torn PM got at Armstrongs n gh August bauouns and astill sook. Mr Gams milk 5 Girls at Guonis for tea. 14 Saturday Fine sunny warm day. I finished stooking No 7. J L. also brerley No 2 AM. Father is in morning see about {sentiniel?} stock Willi drove him down then went to Bob Runck with Jess. In PM Willi and Jeddy Lester pulled sow Umsitte out I heare rats ate. Paul kim 25 Jhey woh 2 colles Quurrie hufer and Jersey slum (cow sucker) down to home/{uotise?} at night. D luse flock I blick birds mound. 15 Sunday Raining a little in morning cloudy mort day cleared R on evening lightning at night. Only Willi and May down AM only Willi at night. Jim Emmi headed AM Rw 19:12. and in evening from the parched ground shall become elme Church Coel 35. LA. ic 16 Monday Fine in morning rained heavy about norm cloudy mnt PM. Mr Sass Sot Caud I Lucy to go. https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/210c444939e809c93cb681e5adaa6b24.pdf cc59a923992e7b2ce406e852646cac2b Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. == Rosmead Diary == 1909 Recieved Paid August 16 continued Monday forward 91355 88057 To Alex Woods I went down with him to Jim Beathin Wilhim down etc to see about mortgage on J. Smelhic form. I got at Schaim 50 lb mone turnie some mil who paid for last got homis in fell $10120 got butt made et Barty 10 05. Aunt Mary and Errni Jim Paulin came down to-day want back home again after ba. W. Clark 2 day sago HO 17 Tuesday Cloudy day a little duggle in AM. m Retle W got laud in our dilcter. I hauled loid rails from No 6 J.S feuce to yard at brern and Willi went downtown got at Maries shown 35 at McDeaumonts tug mended 10 d5. We laid cummt Walton at back after PM two elels down from door. Mr Yan milk 5. May downtown PM. 18 Wednesday Mostly sunny. cloudly PM rained some about 6 I feared at four ndys no le and brought over rest of rails stakes etc from S J feuce. P.M. We out the soheat and some out No 2. Father and mother wh PM al drove them down at night. May got mest Harhurn travelling waggom 70 19 Thursday Misty morning fine sunny day I finished fearing out No 6 and plowed some in AM. I'm ove nearly finished cutting No 2 when wheffelise broke. Frank Dodge and Willi down for dinner & tea. Tomaton & yert coke 25 Butter cheque $5.16 Frank Dodge is going out west next week 91916 89207 https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/f7c3132d3119b2222a89c5e4780dbea5.pdf 4b36a0bfe33d74f374c914ca51c0bae8 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. == Rosmead Diary == 1909 Recieved Paid August 20 Friday forward 91916 89207 Mostly sunny dark clouds tossing about noon and a heavy shorn for short tunic hassing rain clouds, not warm to-day. I plowed all day No 6 Willi took H80 lbs hors chll down im AM ^Willi 2W di got binds whoh M.2.30 osler courluge 10 mort grain gave Felher Mockqum me cash n JOsh t Trades bracke for 9 vo.w to 280.00 resphlucky to go an mortgage on two Smellion four. May down PM got at Reesells courts 13 hd and fords $2.65 m of at Armstrong. What germs 30 kd (Willi who got them bram & shots 260 mgle) at Phillils note {hofer?} 10 elumlsle at Slucl day gords $2.25. Mr Sam milk 5. WIlli nokaled to Irvine at night. Willi suffered {hotelon?} in PM with Maud. https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/e1dff9a7e312d54fddcbace4dc85a5b8.pdf a5ec7fc12f72ef8537b43d9f5d202d2d https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/31110dfbd1014abcbba6c702c4308bfc.pdf cae28bca66718d3b0e9360b056959e56 https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/985c7823c64ed991ccf35c35f0156caa.pdf c52d9645c8b673d49b229e69b58cdca8 https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/d695900126f48e97171425b18b516522.pdf b67cee99028c937c88b1bdfc965665d9 https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/478f9f534d7b4cbb6bed23e4856a3f96.pdf 5b089ac89271f2833d82c8e712788192 https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/ee788ea4b1f4bff45c83b6afb145a10e.pdf c5a3b3c71f3791341eab63f07648db6b Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. == Rosmead Diary == 1909 September 13 continued Monday forward got at Armstrongs m oli flour & sugar $415 at Moup mdz brum $1.25 almost $1.35 or of at {Minni?} on of longhandled steward 75 haid J Sunday $1.00 Fall slum membership. turk how waggon wheel to Hadge to get love oat. He want back Willdown again for Carlet and fricture from Eaton Wehanger wh loud wood from bush before dinner . L ferred out her land nor Junh filled also plowed few {hound?} in sud nomad ni Willi lord No 7 h horse PM. and I commied smuse more I willer not I coul him also at listen {collope?} withdraw. 15 Wednesday Warm, mostly cloudly remind heary about 2 PM. I went t Geulph {Eshlin?} to-day expenses 95 cents. WIlli finished plowing he found No 7 and hammared it. Girls wh wt Jimdala at niger. I want whim 2 got here. 16 Thursday Misty morning where day sunny. Willi at Forah Thursday AM gowdy PM. I plowed nod no all day long. Girls went out to Maggie Barnett in PM Lug in buggy Uhm got at Armstrongs on gh goods $9.30 17 Friday Fine sunny day. Willi at gundales Thursday to-day. I plowed out No 6 AM brought two lords wood forthcoming. W & J Lister brought calvo h from home gowe the 10 sts & basket apples. Mrs Dramie and Liggie afforter, Mrs Geso on for milk 56. I cut some corn im wearing booked WK first. https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/117eddd7d741cb4c85f26ff10a56932f.pdf 7e7990267eb3ddb5345e9ba4409363d5 https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/7dd10ebd9a679014e0958f2d40aa6d99.pdf 201cf3482d3d48c5ed139d34f772f46d https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/273b08495e6ca3f4f384f70793e35419.pdf ad168c4c6f47727e2a21126eb6c04f01 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. == Rosmead Diary == November 9 Thurday forward Frosty sunny and cloudy snowing some Willi plowed all day 4 hours no 6 W. loot wood ect. We are feeding if young cattle hay in other barn there neighs. Couldve yesterday Revs 24 10 Friday Frosty, snowing some in AM sunny and cloudy in PM not so frosty. We brought over loud hay flowed some in No 6 also stunted midge and No 2 wear bottom. Swirls down town with Lueg in PM got at Miles meet 25 at Miells nails <s>nlls</s> 21 ets {unindentifiable text} 11 Saturday Frost last night turned out fine sunny day must Judiem summer like we have had. Willie finished plowing now then look 573 us big choh and got us bbs hurley at Gowelys slugs in all to Willvis null 40th gut. dimmer at home brought us choh when plowed over No 1 4 hours rim mow father wh brter Willi drove him and Billa down at night got him boots mended at W: 13th 65 haid R Ren furnace $1,80 Doug McLean turning turnlo 20th got at Mennis male shear landside and Loll for same 75 d5. 2 Sunday Fine day sunny. Mr McWniur preached in AM from Matt. 3:14. Done emblem n they shoot and im evening from Matt 7:7. Lwwt to Davig Crughlors funeral im V.M. Mr Roborh rounded ouvrir. SLC toll $11.00 Sferiel minimum 20 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource James Ross Diary Collection Subject The topic of the resource 19th Century Rural Ontario Diaries Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource James Ross Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Courtesy of Wellington County Museum and Archives Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1894 - 1953 Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant 19th Century, Wellington County, Nichol Township, Ontario Table Of Contents A list of subunits of the resource. James Ross Diary, 1894 James Ross Diary & Transcription, 1894-1895 James Ross Diary, 1903-1909 James Ross Diary, 1914-1917 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource James Ross Diary, 1903-1909 Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource James Ross Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Courtesy of Wellington County Museum and Archives Language A language of the resource English Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant 20th Century, Wellington County, Nichol Township, Ontario Date Created Date of creation of the resource. 1903 Is Part Of A related resource in which the described resource is physically or logically included. James Ross Diary Collection Medium The material or physical carrier of the resource. Scanned Manuscript Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. <div class="mw-parser-output"><p>Live Stock Registration Address Accountant Natural Live Stock Records </p><p>correspondence {illegible} Department of Agriculture Ottawa </p><p>Apple tree farming Keep the leader F.A. Jan 30/08 </p><p><br /> {Lucerne?} Notes </p><p>30 bushels lime to acre some ashes 8 lbs Red clover 4 lbs Timothy 2 lbs Alsike </p><p>Professor G.F. Edwards Bacteriologist OAC Guelph supply Bacteria </p></div> <div class="mw-parser-output"><p>Agg 6. 42 Series 1, Subseries 2 </p></div> <div class="mw-parser-output"><p>1903 Rosmead Diary Recieved Paid </p><p><br /> </p> <table> <tbody><tr> <td>&#160; <p>November </p> </td> <td>&#160; <p>1 </p><p><br /> 2 </p><p><br /> </p><p><br /> </p><p>3 </p><p><br /> </p><p>4 </p> </td> <td>&#160; <p>Sunday forward Fine sunny hazy Indian summer day. Mr Strahan of Guelph formerly of Rockwood preached in morning from jno 20 and in evening from Nw{?} 2.14. </p><p>Monday Fine sunny day. Willie plowed all day with Perin plow at S.S field. We brought over our {powerkases?} from Mrs Drumes nineteen hoe seeder etc and paid for them $1065 Missrs Allison and Besse agents of frost &amp; wood company were here in p.m. I gave my order for hay rake $28.00 and old one payable 1st Oct 1904 with 7% per annum off for cash. I went to {Cuirmock?} tea meeting in evening expenses 75 Auntie up for tea gave for butter 19. Willie paid Archie fermal in full to date $1.20 </p><p>Tuesday Fine sunny day. Willie plowed all day. L.L field. I dug hole in pond bottom of no 7 to fill up with stones to drain it I went over to Mr Byers at night trustee meeting Bella and Mary called on Mrs R Curlins in PM gave here present cost 15 cts </p><p>Wednesday Fine sunny day. WIllie plowed all day L.L I dug some of foundation for driving shed In PM jno hay and I went to Peter dows sale in his rig. Mary got paint and putty at Nichols &amp; Father up in PM. We were all over at {Durnis?} for tea in evening the {Lindale?} contingent down also. </p> </td> <td>&#160;</td> <td>&#160; <p>1431 </p><p><br /> </p><p><br /> </p><p><br /> </p><p><br /> </p><p><br /> </p><p><br /> </p><p><br /> 1431 </p> </td> <td>&#160; <p>57 </p><p><br /> </p><p><br /> </p><p>19 </p><p><br /> </p><p><br /> </p><p><br /> </p><p><br /> 76 </p> </td> <td>&#160; <p>916 </p><p><br /> </p><p>10 </p><p><br /> </p><p>1 </p><p><br /> </p><p><br /> </p><p><br /> 930 </p> </td> <td>&#160; <p>61 </p><p><br /> </p><p>65 75 </p><p><br /> 20 </p><p><br /> </p><p>75 </p><p>20 16 </p> </td> </tr> </tbody></table></div> <div class="mw-parser-output"><p>1903 Rosmead Diary Recieved Paid </p> <table> <tbody><tr> <td>&#160; <p>November </p> </td> <td>&#160; <p>5 </p><p><br /> </p><p>6 </p><p><br /> </p><p>7 </p><p><br /> </p><p><br /> 8 </p> </td> <td>&#160; <p>Thursday forward Great change in weather, windy cloudy cold stray flakes of snow. Willie finished plowing L.L field with single plow to-day I went to Mr Toots sale in PM bid on horse Mary down at dentist got at steals hair pins 5 tickets for school concert bought on Sunday Archie funeral </p><p>Friday Cold day frosty, snow flurries and sunshine at intervals most sunshine. Williw brought up load manure from steds then we hauled out two from yard and in PM 5 or so, all to No 4W. Bella went down in PM she and another going to school concert in J. Hall to-night. </p><p>Saturday Not so cold, sunny. We hauled out 4 loads manure to No 4 than Willie feared out and I went downtown on wheel got 2 gal coal oil 50 100 lbs chicken feed 125 and one bag maintoba flour on due bill at Armstrongs. In PM Willie plowed &amp; furrow plow in No 4. I went down town at night paid Glen for dust o chop got Oct 29 10.39 got pair rubber boots at Murry's 185 licquorice at Phillips 10 </p><p>Sunday Fine sunny day. Mr McVicar preached in AM from Luke 11:8 and in evening from the words in that day ye shall ask me anything. M call Willie at Methodist church at night call. </p> </td> <td>&#160;</td> <td>&#160; <p>1431 </p><p><br /> </p><p><br /> </p><p><br /> </p><p><br /> </p><p><br /> </p><p><br /> </p><p><br /> 1431 </p> </td> <td>&#160; <p>76 </p><p><br /> </p><p><br /> </p><p><br /> </p><p><br /> </p><p><br /> </p><p><br /> </p><p><br /> 76 </p> </td> <td>&#160; <p>930 </p><p><br /> </p><p><br /> </p><p>1 </p><p>10 1 </p><p>1 </p><p><br /> </p><p>945 </p> </td> <td>&#160; <p>16 </p><p>5 50 </p><p><br /> </p><p>75 </p><p>35 85 10 00 </p><p>5 </p><p>81 </p> </td> </tr> </tbody></table></div> <div class="mw-parser-output"><p>1903 Rosmead Diary Recieved Paid </p><p><br /> </p> <table> <tbody><tr> <td>&#160; <p>Novemebr </p> </td> <td>&#160; <p>9 </p><p><br /> </p><p>10 </p><p><br /> </p><p><br /> 11 </p> </td> <td>&#160; <p>Monday Forward Fine sunny day. We plowed in No 4 also mangold land in No 1 and took 2 loads maure to No 4. Father up in PM he and Willie burnt brush etc near creek No 4. I drove Father down in evening and went over to Wm Taylors bought sow and 10 pigs for $30.00 </p><p>Tuesday Fine day somewhat cloudy. Willie plowed in No 2 in AM and in PM we put 2 loads manure on No 4 and we plowed there. Bella and Mary down town in PM paid for hats paint 4 cocoanut 5 handkerchief studs 15 We brought over from Wm Taylors the sow and ten pigs gave cheque 30.00 Sam McKee helped up with them. </p><p>Wednesday Geound covered with hoar frost this morning got very misty then cleared off sunny in PM again clouded and rained some rained heavy at night again. We hauled out to No 4 in AM 4 loads manure and in PM I took down 10 bags chop brought up load manure from sted and 1 more from yard then Willie went down for chop 50 cts got ocre 4. Mary down in PM got at Phillips drugs 15 gave collection W.F.M.S 10 received from Mrs Philllip for butter 2lbs 36 Sam McKee had lend of our Perrin plow to-day. </p> </td> <td>&#160;</td> <td>&#160; <p>1431 </p><p><br /> </p><p><br /> </p><p><br /> </p><p><br /> </p><p><br /> </p><p><br /> </p><p>1431 </p> </td> <td>&#160; <p>76 </p><p><br /> </p><p><br /> </p><p><br /> </p><p><br /> </p><p><br /> </p><p>36 </p><p>12 </p> </td> <td>&#160; <p>945 </p><p><br /> </p><p>5 </p><p>30 </p><p><br /> </p><p><br /> </p><p><br /> </p><p>981 </p> </td> <td>&#160; <p>81 </p><p><br /> </p><p>50 24 00 </p><p><br /> </p><p>4 </p><p>25 </p><p>84 </p> </td> </tr> </tbody></table></div> <div class="mw-parser-output"><p>1903 Rosmead Diary Recieved PAid </p> <table> <tbody><tr> <td>&#160; <p>November </p> </td> <td>&#160; <p>12 </p><p><br /> </p><p>13 </p><p><br /> </p><p>14 </p><p><br /> </p><p><br /> </p><p>15 </p> </td> <td>&#160; <p>Thursday Forward Fine sunny day. Willie plowed all day No 4 we took out 2 loads manure to No 4. I made a gate for horse stall. Annie and Jennie Skock up in PM for tea Father up in PM cleaning up at creek No 4 got ride down with Skocks </p><p>Friday Fine sunny day. Cool. I took down straw to Besse in waggon box and brought up load manure from Steels put it and another in No 4. Willie plowed in PM. I went down to tea meeting "Melville" at night 25 </p><p>Saturday Ground white this morning. Frosty day cloudy. I brought up load manure from steels in AM put it and another on No 4 and in PM one from Besse finished what we were manuring and Willie finished plowing No 4. Bella and Mary downtown in PM and got stuff at Russells on afe hair rollers at Mary's 75 I brought up 2 bags apples from Mrs Quarries in evening. Willlie downtown at night paid Nichol for turpentine 10 graphite 15 &amp; cattle chains 40 and got 2 snaps 10 pair slater shoes @ Murrys </p><p>Sunday Coudy cool. Dr Wardrobe preached in AM from Rev {blank space} and in evening from some verses in 1st chap Genesis and some in lost Revelations showing analogy and emphasis etc. Mr &amp; Mrs Sandham and baby down at aunties &amp; at church </p> </td> <td>&#160;</td> <td>&#160; <p>1432 </p><p><br /> </p><p><br /> </p><p><br /> </p><p><br /> </p><p><br /> </p><p><br /> </p><p><br /> </p><p>1432 </p> </td> <td>&#160; <p>12 </p><p><br /> </p><p><br /> </p><p><br /> </p><p><br /> </p><p><br /> </p><p><br /> </p><p><br /> </p><p>12 </p> </td> <td>&#160; <p>981 </p><p><br /> </p><p><br /> </p><p><br /> </p><p><br /> </p><p><br /> </p><p><br /> </p><p><br /> </p><p>983 </p> </td> <td>&#160; <p>84 </p><p><br /> </p><p><br /> </p><p><br /> 25 </p><p>95 </p><p>65 </p><p>10 </p><p><br /> 59 </p> </td> </tr> </tbody></table></div> <div class="mw-parser-output"><p>6 </p><p>1903 Rosmead Diary Received Paid </p><p>November 16 Monday Forward Rain and storm and ice last night rain and sleet to-day evergreen trees laden with ice slippery walking. I went down in buggy in PM took bag oats changed for oatmeal at Armstrongs and brought up sack of bran on afe, got on afc at Ma{Illegible} graining paint 25 humbug 10 oil 10 tar 10. Dr Armstrong up last night shoved down turnip stuck in throat of white steer. I took crock butter to Russell to be expressed to Mrs McVicor's sister in Toronto. Got map of Canada sent by Guthrie for SS No1 Nichol. </p><p>17 Tuesday Wintry day cloudy, snowing at intervals Willie went down in AM got teeth brushed 25 on afc and got at Nichols on afc glass pitch nails 485 inch.In PM he took 3 bed ticks down to Miss Gibbon Mrs Knox and Mother gave turnips away 10 </p><p>18 Wednesday Cold frosty wintry day snowed a lot blowing. We did sundry jobs indoors got water trough mended with pitch and put in again (centre one) also boared some in pig pen Mary went down house in PM to stay awhile. </p><p>19 Thursday Cold frosty sunny day. Sleighing. Willie at Dix's thrashing to-day Bella down at aunties for tea Mary staying down Mother went up to Mildmay yesterday. </p></div> <div class="mw-parser-output"><p>7 </p><p>1903 Rosmead Diary Recieved Paid </p><p>Novemeber 20 Friday Forward Fine sunny day. Frosty. We took 2 waggons plows etc over to other barn and brought back sleigh. Spread load manure that was on waggon on sand hill. In PM Willie took down 10 bags chop to Grones and brought up Mary. Went down for chop again pd. Mother came back from Mildmay. </p><p>Saturday 21 Cold day. not quite so frosty. I made cover for rain box and in PM went with J. Bowley + {Illegible} Byers to Wilsons to see Miss Wilson the teacher but she was not there. I brought Bella and Mary up who were at Russells buying oats. I got shoes mended at McBeth 15 got leggings and lines mended at Tillypatrick 175 and paid D. Murry for shoes. Willie got lost Saturday + Bella {Illegible} 4.75 I went down town at night paid Mr Brownridge for shoes got mended 35 Sold to Carter 17 hogs to be delivered when ready recieved on them $1.00 Mary recieved from Phillips for butter sold sent to geet 5.10 </p><p>22 Sunday Not very frosty. cloudy. Mr McVicar preached in AM from Ezikiel 33:14 and in evening from 1 Jim, 1:15. </p><p>23 Monday More snow last night cloudy, snowing and rain we took down load {Illegible} to Beattie to-day I got at McClauakcaurs 3lb asbestos {Illegible} 20 &amp; 12 pipes 5 Mr McIntyre below Guelph left 19 cattle here all night. </p></div> <div class="mw-parser-output"><p>November 24 foward 1438|82|991|44 Tuesday Frosty day, windy,sunny and cloudy. We took down another load Turnips in PM got at Weleter lutty. Mr Midutyu came for his cattle in morning paid us for them at rate of 506 for head $1.00 |100|. Bob Yindale and Mes Daly down in evening. </p><p>25 Wednesday Very frosty day sunny and cloudy 6&#160;% below zero last night. I took down another load Turnips to-day. </p><p>26 Thursday Exceedingly frosty last night and to-day some sunshine. We took down another load turnips got ticket 3Ø0 30 lushel 40 |40| Many down at Russel in am got stuff for {illegible} and if from Curlis 40 |40| Many got from aunty money for butter 6 </p><p>27 Friday Fine sunny day not to frosty. We took ibago chol and 15 dust sacks to Wilsons mill 35 laid {illegible} for stuff got on 17th 40 |75-| and {illegible} glass 5 got cheque from Wm Beutte for turnips sold $24.75. In PM I hauled out |24|75| 3 loads manure in sleigh to No yW. Father and mother out for tea. </p><p>28 Saturday Fine day cloudy and sunny frosty We hauled 3 loads manure to Noy in am. In P.M I drove many down town she </p></div> <div class="mw-parser-output"><p>November 28 continued Saturday foward |1465|33|993|09 Alot at Russell's chose soda tea sugar |90| I got at Nichols fumore {illegible} needed dust{illegible} arrowsmails Willi downtown at night got hat at j.wood 50 </p><p>29 Sundary Fine, day. Mr Mivicar reached in am from{illegible} before God and in evening from at eventide it shall be light. </p><p>30 Monday Fine bright sunny in am clouded our {illegible} in late PM not very frosty I cut wood in brush in am and in PM hauled back 4 loads manure with Jannie and them. Father came wh in PM to see if we could raise money to {illegible} on mortgage. I want wh to Suidals at night unsuccesful Them to {illegible} the promised{illegible}. I drove father down. </p><p>December 1 Tuesday Fine day cloudy and sunner not very frosty. Mother came wh in morning {illegible} and Many went wh to Arthur with Lucy in cutter. Willie and I drove wh to Lindale then to allow them Took out loud manure. In PM Bob Lindale {illegible}and I went to {illegible}settled down estate and Bob &amp; I got discharged. May &amp; Mother and Frid{illegible}. Willi took down 18 chickens to adam {illegible}yesterday </p></div> <div class="mw-parser-output"><p>December 1 continued Tuesday foward they weighed 102 lbs @{illegible} 714 and he had the Iamklin afe $330. I wrote out a recommendation for teacher Paddy Ramore </p><p>2 Wednesday Cloud and sunny in AM snowing in PM. We hauled jug in AM{illegible} 8. {illegible} furnace pipe up through closet to our room in PM. Many went down to W.7.M.S meeting in PM collection {illegible} </p><p>3 Thursday SNowing come in morning cleared in bright sunny Then clouded over again I cut wood in brush and Williie took down home 2 loads wood Jennie them and got {illegible} at MiBath 10 In PM I hauled 3 loads manure out then hitched Jennie in cutter but he {illegible} not go. Bella and Willie drove down home in evening took roost {illegible} park to Mrs Lucanie and come home </p><p>4 Friday Cloudy snowing at {illegible} not very frosty Willie at {illegible} to-day I charmed in AM and Bella mended chol bag we filled them in PM. </p><p>5 Saturday Cloudy snowing a little. Willie at Rogersow thrushing to-day. I took down 12 bags chol to {illegible} in AM also 5 bags potatoes to Mother. </p></div> <div class="mw-parser-output"><p>December 5 continued Saturday Forward and brought up bag Manitoba flour on due hill from {illegible}. In PM I went down for {illegible} took Bella and May down with me. I paid for 3 clothings 160 Mary got at {illegible} she also got groceries at {illegible} 95 {illegible}. Bella stayed down. I drove down in {illegible} changed leggings at {illegible} 35 got at Whiteheads {illegbible} 22 at websters {illegible} 7 paid Hamilton for the got in June 7 10. Got from Argo got better 10 lbs @ 18 1.80 </p><p>6 Sunday Cloudy a little stormy not very frosty. Mr McViear {illegible} in Am from Jonah 3:1. Second chances and Mr Scott of Mets in St Andrews at night to united congregation from hes good to draw near sud. We all drove down in cutter at night. Collection st Andrews 15 </p><p>7 Monday Cloudy not very frosty. snowing some Willie at Sheschs {illegible} took our ram over to D. Clarkes in sleigh then hauled enough stones to fill hole in Vond bottom of No 7 that I dug in fall then brought up load wood for thrashing. Willie took 12 bags {illegible} in PM got 2 {illegible} at {illegible}. 20 </p><p>8 Tuesday Cloudy day snowing heavy most day chilly </p></div> <div class="mw-parser-output"><p>December 8 continued Tuesday forward Willie went down to Guelph Fat Stock Show to-day expenses 75 to got his hat changed at dinner, I went down for chop in Am 60 and in Pm took Mrs Dunn she got out $9 60 for us we gave her note payable year hence with {illegible} @ 4 1/2%. Paid taxes 28 80 C. Groves twice 3.25 C Hay note for dairy HD got windless handle squared at {illegible} 15 Bella and Mary up at james {illegible} for tea Lucy in cutter. </p><p>9 Wednesday Cloudy day cold, chilly. more snow last night i went down to Guelph show to-day expenses {illegible}40 dinner 25 {illegible}25 Got at Bollarts coat cloth for Bella 3 1/4 {illegible} @ 1.00 3.25 Willie down town got at{illegible} meat 2.08 at {illegible} sugar 1.00 molasses 10 {illegible} 75 all changed sold some hay to Ryle @ 7.00 for tin </p><p>10 Thursday Cloudy snowing in AM cleared off in PM. Willie at fords thrashing in Am I got ready for thrashing. Dick <s>Mc</s> Kelchem and E. Ellis came with machine in PM. stayed all night I got 8 loanes bread48 {illegible} tartar 5 at frots Willie got at Willies {illegible} </p><p>11 friday Stormy day snowing and drifting roads heavy, We thrashed all day </p></div> <div class="mw-parser-output"><p>December 11 continued Friday forward Father and Mary went up to Arthur to-day with $2700.00 for mortgage our Frank Mitchelli farm had a hard time getting through drifts got home in evening Hugh Cameron down to-day en route to Guelph left his house here all night thrashes here all night again geo silly extra </p><p>12 Saturday Snowing hard all day. soft flakes not very frosty. We finished thrashing half past 10 thrashed some spelt for 7 {illegible} 7 {illegible}. gave dinner to hands. Leslie Deans came with team helped them up with seperation Willie took tank up to Deans then went down got piana look at craigs $1.50 on alc and brought up Lucy which was done all {illegible} Fraser fisher got 2 80lbs {illegible} soft wax at willie on alc in morning. hugh cameron came to-day staying all night to{illegible} to go up. </p><p>13 Sunday Stormy day snowing and blowing Willie went down in cutter was to late to go to church came back none of us went at night Hugh cameron {illegible} all day stayed our night again </p><p>14 monday stormy day again sunny and little calmer in PM. hugh Cameron went home in PM. Butter money 340 from Mrs McViear's sister </p></div> <div class="mw-parser-output"><p>December 15 Tuesday Forward Snowing and Stormy and sunny at {illegible} milder than yesterday. Willie went down with team in AM got {Suey?} shod 20 lines mended 5 and brought up Saskatchewan robe from {illegible}. Got at Woods {illegible} {illegible} Bella got yesterday from C.M: Rae picture 25{illegible} We deaned oats n flour in PM. </p><p>16 Wednesday Sunny and snowing and stormy at{illegible} frosty. Willie went down with 80lbs butter to ship to Park {illegible} via C.P.R. We cleaned flour of {illegible} and put up 5 bags pig chop. Willie took it down in PM and brought it back {illegible} 25ds </p><p>17 Thursday Sunny and snowing and storming at {illegible} Willie went down with team in PM brought up 14 bags Ligowa vats from home also mother, then went over to fords with black sow after which i drove mother down in cutter. lots of snow postage 2 </p><p>18 Friday Fine sunny day frosty. Willie curd I drove up to {illegible} lag lones sale in PM in sleigh Willie came back i stayed and came home with {illegible}McKee. Girls down town in PM got at Phillips 2 calenders paper etc 27 and at Pattsins {illegible} for present to Mrs Hay 50 </p></div> <div class="mw-parser-output"><p>December 19 Saturday Forward Snowing, a little milder, a little rain in PM thin snow again. Willie took loud straw down to Steels in AM and in PM he took 1000 lbs oats down to get chopped at Cundis which we sold to Ms Hoelm for $8.00. I took load straw down to D. Small and brought {illegible} to Mrs Hoelm. I drove Bella down at night she stayed down all night. I got at Armstrongs 1½ gal Am Coal oil and lamp glass {illegible} took 10 lbs butter to J. Argo got $1.90 for it </p><p>20 Sunday Snowing all day soft snow mild. very strong at night drifting Mr {illegible} preached in AM from {illegible} our {illegible} preaching for him and Mr M {illegible} in evening from one not 2 {illegible} {line} without your father. She Providence {illegible} triples. I only down at night. </p><p>21 Monday Mild, almost thawing some sunshine some snow some storm. We broke road over to Fords brought over snow. Willie went down to {illegible} for load {illegible} put it in barn sand. in PM I drove down took snow off house in Fergus. We all drove up to Allans at night got back after one o'clock very stormy. willie got at Welstens 2 nursetrap 10 at Nichols Thermometer 15 </p></div> <div class="mw-parser-output"><p>December 22 Tuesday Forward Colder day. Sunny. snowing at times a little. I finished feed box for hens. I went to {illegible} sale in PM. Bella and Many down in PM in cutter bought at Phillips on ale bible 2.00 brush&amp;comb $1.35 card 5 at Steels rains 25 cramberries 15 gloves 35 handkerchief 25 Mar.Newton dress 63 meat 25 </p><p>23 Wednesday Sunny and. stormy not very frosty we made a road to pit in No2 (after Willie had taken a box load of straw down to Besee) got on load and brought it to barn. In PM I took it down to Willie Beathie. I acted as chairman at annual entertainment held in school in evening. they gave {illegible} a toilet case for present. I gave 25ds sold brushed acts to Fraser Fisher 28 Mary downtown in PM paid for {illegible} 20 nuts 10 hostage 10 </p><p>24 Thursday Snowing {illegible} all day. soft. Willie and Davie Allan went up to Taylors and brought two loads hay for Davie that he brought at sale. willie down town at night got at russels gloves 1.00 at Phillips stamp and needles 4 at whitehead {illegible} and short 10 paid {illegible} black for thrashing hands $2.70 Recieved from Park Blackivell Co net{illegible} of better shipped on 16th, </p></div> <div class="mw-parser-output"><p>December 25 Friday Forward Christmas Day. Cloudy not very frosty sunshine at times. We all went down home for dinner. I drove over for Mrs Ritchie auntie and Fred also there for dinner. Gave subscription to Y.M.C.A.25 </p><p>26 Saturday Exceedingly frosty last night and to-day 22% below zero last night. Sunny mostday. Willie went down with team in AM got at {illegible}. Paid quick 30 bolts 15 at Fitzpatrick {illegible} 20 {illegible} 25 buckles 15 gut hay tricked at seals {illegible} 10 sugar cox from Craig paid it {illegible} box got before $2.50 {illegible} steals 20 {illegible line cut off} got {illegible} soap 10. I worked at platform for seals to weigh through barn flour. </p><p>27 Sunday Snowing all day very stormy in PM and evening. None of us down in evening Mr Mcviear preached in AM from {illegible} I am debler, a sermen on giving. </p><p>28 Monday Cold day sunny. Snowing some. I cleaned out her house and levelled the floor. The auditions David Allen and two sand - erson here in evening auditing books {illegible} Byers and Bowley also home </p><p>29 Tuesday Snowing heavily in AM also in PM . </p></div> <div class="mw-parser-output"><p>18 </p><p>1903 Rosmead Diary Received Paid </p><p>December 29 continued Tuesday Forward not so frosty. I drove Girls down in PM got at scales turnip {tiekel?}-10 Girls got at Armstrongs on {ale?} Worthington Stock food {illegible} goose 99 cocoa {illegible} lemons 5 {illegible} 8 figs 18 lemon peel 5 soap 25. I took bag turnips over to Mrs {Wivicar?} and 8 lbs butter.$150 Bella lost purse containing $2.00 {illegible}. </p><p>30 Wednesday Cloudy, snowing, and sunshine at intervals cold. Willie drove crowd over to school meeting then took 11 bags chop down. I got out of being trustee and {Dave?} Clark elected. WIllie drove May and Edith Dix around collecting for Bible Society in PM got tea here and finished job in evening {Weg ave 2:00?} </p><p>31 Thursday Cold. cloudy. snowing. Willie went down brought up {chop?} from {Curliss?} 55 {illegible} 100 lbs {shorts?} 100 lbs bran {illegible} at Armstrongs {illegible} 12 {sacks?} dust at Wilsons {asap?} got {illegible}. In PM he took load straw down to {illegible} got 3.00 for it in trade. I worked at {seale platform?} Willie went down at night got Armstrongs sugar 15 oranges 10 {whip?} at {illegible} in P.M. 2 rings {illegible} Willis got 25 from Leslie {Destus?} for {illegible} Willie got butter cheque from {illegible} Kyle for hay sold $3.50 </p></div> <div class="mw-parser-output"><p>{This page is full of figures written in different directions - please refer to original handwritten diary page} </p></div> <div class="mw-parser-output"><p>20 </p><p>1903 Rosmead Diary Received Paid </p><p>January 1 Friday New Years Day. cloudy, snowing some. cold great depth of snow in country Many Willie and I drove down to church Mr M: Oicar preached from James 4.14 What is your life? We gave collection 5. Father Mother Auntie Fred, and Mrs Ritchie up for dinner. Willie drove them all down on sleigh with hayrack on. {illegible} Shortreed in {looking?} at cattle. </p><p>2 Saturday Very frosty day. cutting east around cloudy, snowing some. I drove Mr Byers downtown and got school money put in his {illegible}. got at {illegible} 1 sal Canadien unit 23 and at Nichols 2 chain grades 20 We put coal oil etc in cattle to Kill the lice PM. </p><p>3 Sunday Cold, frosty, sunny. stormy at night Mr M; Vicar preached in AM from Luke 12.8 {Sacrement?} Sunday. and Mr Hald of Sarnia in evening to {united congregation?} from. Let every man prove his own {word?}. We gave collection $/18 {illegible} church </p><p>4 Monday Exceedingly frosty 42% below {zero?} last night sunny cold day. I drove down in cutter paid Mr Calodeon for thrashing 19c00 sent letter to J.{illegible} 2 ne furnace. In PM Willie </p></div> <div class="mw-parser-output"><p>1904 Rosmead Diary Received Paid </p><p>January 5 Tuesday {Forward?} Not quite so frosty. Sunny day. Fraser Fisher and I went down in sleigh in PM took 10 bags oats from home down to {illegible} {and?} brought {up?} 1/2 for Fraser. May down at dentist getting tooth put in {teat?} she broke yesterday. '{Bill?}' Brwon in looking at cattle. {Spools?} 9 {number 2950 in written below paid, below 2950 is 9} </p><p>6 Wednesday. Cloudy day, not so frosty. We took down load turnips to {illegible} Beathie @ 1125 brought back {illegible} {brushes?} frozen ones and chop from {illegible} {took?} down yesterday. </p><p>7 Thursday Cloudy day not very {frosty?}. We took down two loads turnips to-day Many down in Pm got tooth in at Reids she got borax. Mother {up?} in PM. {5 is written below paid} </p><p>8 Friday Not frostry to-day, cloudy, dense snow falls at {illegible} through day. We took down two more loads turnips to-day. Bought 2 gals coal oil from {Curlirs?} {illegible} Brown and Jim Mills in {ni?} PM brought 'May' {heifer?} @ 4 1/4 {per?} cart go away to-morrow received in her 3.00. weighing turnips Bella called on Mrs Dunn in PM and {illegible} on Mrs {Hey?} in evening Dave Allan got lend of {hay rack?} to get hay from {Singas?}. {500 written below received} {50 under 40 written below paid column} </p></div> <div class="mw-parser-output"><p>January 9 Saturday Forward Fine sunny day: frosty. We finished hanging platform from seals in from and weighed Mary after dinner we took her down she weighed seals 1100 Recieved balance from Brown weighing 5. Willie drove Bella down she got at Steels sugar 1.00 sold 14lbs better @ 17 340 bella stayed down Willie went down town at night paid Tom Milne for suit 14.00 Mennies ale 2960 plow lives at Mennies 30 olive oil 10 {illegible} tickets 10 </p><p>10 Sunday Snowing in AM. sunny day afterward frosty. Mr McViear preached in AM from job Hast thou entered into the treasures of the snow sermen on snow and in evening from 2nd {illegible} 10:7 Chaoll 25 </p><p>11 Monday I was all covered with {illegible} in morning fine sunny day thawing a little in sunshine. We made a road out to other barn to-day brought over a little hay in sleigh. I made some of a chute for pigs. Mrs Quané and Lizzie McDonald up for tea. </p><p>12 Tuesday Cloudy. not very frosty. Willie took down 12 bags chop to Curliss in AM. In PM I went down for it and paid also last two Times $1.65 then Willie took back 2 or 3 loads {illegible} to heap No 7. Bella and Willie at Pow concert at night </p></div> <div class="mw-parser-output"><p>January 13 Wednesday Forward Snowing more or less all day not very frosty. Willie took back swan loads marine to pile with Jamie and Stan 4 loads from pig pen 3 from farm yard. </p><p>14 Thursday Stormy day snowing and blowing frosty. I went over to Juo McRees Dove Clark and Jim Bent were there we killed and dresses a heifer I got at dinner there. Willie cleaned and oiled buggy harness tross Fisher got lend of team in PM to take down a load man sold to Mr Sidson </p><p>15 Friday Snowing some occasional sunshine We cleaned and oiled double harness to-day. Willie went down town in PM got at Mi'Dewnots harness oil and 2 buckets 20. </p><p>16 Saturday Cloudy, snowing dense snow and stormy in PM. We finished harness drifted seals a little better weighed Lucy 1320lbs Blackie 1080 Little hifer 757 Jersey 720. I went up to Bor Lindales try sell a quarter beef unsuccesful </p><p>17 Sunday Cold frosty day sunny. Mr McViear preached in Am aets 12:9 and in evening from Mark 10:17 </p></div> <div class="mw-parser-output"><p>January 18 Monday Forward Exceedingly frosty last night and to-day I went down town in cutter got turnip money from {illegible} Beattre $49.40 got at Michels shellack 10 sent money to {illegible} Famine Fund 2.50 postage 5. Went up to Jack Blacks in PM solf quarter {illegible} </p><p>19 Tuesday Very cold frosty day snowing and stormy in morning sunny rest of day. Willie helped David Allan down to seales with 19 cattle in AM got dinner at Monons. I made sides for pig {illegible}. Willie drove over to {illegible} Mr Reis to try sell quarter pound beef they had got some. Willie sent $10.50 to eatons for good postage etc 12 </p><p>20 Wednesday Thawing a little to-day, cloudy, a little rain in morning snowing in PM. We took down 8 pigs sold to Sorter Nov 21 they weighed 1320 @ 4 3/4 {illegible} 69.70 weighed 16 . Willie got seperater oil yesterday 20. In PM I took down 10 bags chop to Wilsons and brought up best of ton dust Willie got Dec 31 paid for it and chop $5.50 Mother up in PM Willie got at Fitzpatricks in AM sursingle and buckles $1.15 </p><p>21 Thursday Cloudy stormy, frosty in PM. Willie went down to Wilsons for chop got Glen shod at Lemplins 20 and box iron mended 25 on ale </p></div> <div class="mw-parser-output"><p>January 21 Thursday Forward continued David Allan and Jack Black {illegible} for dinner they helped up kill heifer in PM. Rate Clyme and Mrs Curliss here to-day for dinner. Geo and Jim shortreed bought Blackie $34 and nan at 3 ets lbs tooth {illegible} both down in PM ram weighed 900lbs got for both 40.00 weighing ram2 </p><p>22 Friday Very stormy last night hailing all night turned to rain thawing all day raining in PM. roads very bad again. Willie took wuarter beef killed yesterday up to I. Blacks and I took hind quarter to Les Beattres. Willie went down in PM with team took some meat down home and hide sold to cold storage @ 6 ets lbs $2.70 . Armstrongs barn roof fell in with weight of snow value of heifer killed 28.00 home use $18.82 </p><p>23 Saturday Frosty to-day again snowing in evening. We made road to other barn and I took snow off other barn rood. Bella and Mary down town in PM got at Armstrongs Pot barley 15 cream tartar 3 cocua nut 5 spools Russells 14 Mary stayed down. I went down town at night paid Mills meat account 5.83 </p><p>24 Sunday Very frosty day snowing and stormy none of us down at sight Mr McViear preached in Am from Juo {illegible}. Auntie away to Toronto </p></div> <div class="mw-parser-output"><p>January 25th Monday Forward Exceedingly frosty day sunny. Willie drove Mary down in cutter in PM and brought up Bella who had stayed down all night. Rate Clyme down at home for dinner {illegible} Brought up stuff from Eatons express $5 . Willie paid in jam 19 {illegible} to News Round Advocate took 4 {illegible} {illegible} down to Armstrong @ 10 ets lb 2 lbs 2.10 Paid on Armstrongs ale $5.00 </p><p>26 Tuesday Cold frosty stormy day. We did inside work today. Weighed 10 cattle as follows 1 white star 560 3 little red 620 4 {illegible} 640 5 Blackie star 435 6 lir Julian 410 7 Satyr 690 8 Friday 620 9 Billy Bawler 500 10 Black and white 485. Jersey calf 225. </p><p>27 Wednesday Very cold frosty day. sunny. We put up 10 bags pig chop Willie took them down to Curlies in AM and brought them up in PM. he got Glen shod at Lempluis one fruit foot shod 10 We all went down to Annual meeting church at night Mary remained along home. Bella stayed down all night. </p><p>28 Thursday Cold day mostly sunny. I got lend of bob Lindales sleigh took S. School children for ride around town in PM. Hugh Cameron down in PM stayed for tea. Mary gave second hand shirt to a {illegible}. We took snow off roof of Ritcher and house </p></div> <div class="mw-parser-output"><p>January 29 Friday Forward Very frosty in morning not so cold as day advanced. We made road again to other barn in AM in PM Willie went down for coal got none this took load {illegible} back to pile No.7. water pile frozen since yesterday carried water for stock Willie and Mary went down in evening in cutter and brought up Bella. </p><p>30 Saturday Mild day{illegible} covered with rime in morning cloudy, snowing in PM. Mr Burk came in AM bought jersey <s>heifer</s> stear to go wednesday for $23.00 paid ond M. McClanahan + Jon Welster have in AM testing furnace. In PM we brought load hevy from other barn. Mary and Willie went down town at night Willie paid Alex Wilkie for cool for thrashing $1.45 rivets at Mennies 20 </p><p>31 Sunday {illegible} day, snowing some. Mr McViear preached in AM from proverb 20:24. In evening Hel 12;13. a summer in {illegible} Only Willie down at night Bella stayed down </p></div> <div class="mw-parser-output"><p>February 1 Monday Forward Cold day. Willie took down loadstraw to Steels and to Fred Armstrong weighed Freds load 1650 lbs weighing 10. Bella and I went down to Lemplins in evening to small party. played a new game Flinch. Home 3o'clock </p><p>2 Tuesday Snowing. Stormy day not quite so frosty as last night. <s>Willie</s> I took another load straw down to Fred Armstrong in PM Fraser Fisher went with me we tried to get some coal, couldnt. </p><p>3 Wednesday Cold day again. cloudy. I took another load straw down to Fred Armstrong. Willie took Jersey steer sold on saturday over to Barks recieved order on Dr Groves for balance. In PM Fred Armstrong came up to see white steer we got from Littles said it had tuberculosis and ordered it to be killed. Mary ordered C. Harold H. Baggar L.H.Comp 250 Bella paid for coller at Steeks 50 H. McDerned and W.M Hodge got load marygolds in PM @ 13ets brushed . </p><p>4 Thursday Very cold frosty and stormy day. Fraser Fisher helped me over to his place with small load hay from other barn in Am and in PM we went to James &amp; Armstrongs sal bought cutter calf etc Willie drove me down to managers meeting at night there was not a grown henel no meeting I stayed down home all night </p></div> <div class="mw-parser-output"><p>February 5 Friday Not so frosty to-day cloudy snowing some. I went down with team in sleigh took oats down exchanged for oat meal at Armstrongs 60 brought up bag flour got 2 hay tickets and we marygold at scales 30ds went with Armstrongs paid for cutter $21.50 calf $850 grind stone and &amp; apple pies 35 5% off cash $29.00 and brought them up. In PM Jack Black helped us kill white steer (see 3rd) and skin it I took it down skin sold it to Reenan for $1.50 received from Dr Groves cheque for $23.00 for steer paid beattes ale for rope for slugs $58 got disinfected from Fred Armstrong for stall. Receipts in Armstrong ale to date not created Armstrong ale to-date $<s>52.91</s> 4791 </p><p>6 Saturday Raining last night and at intervals through day. thawing cloudy misty a little in PM. Willie Fair here for dinner on way back to Arthur from Calaways he brought a farm from him near Guelph. I drove girls down town in PM sold to Steels 7 lbs butter @ 16$1.12 paid their ale in fall 12.00 took 4lbs butter over to marse postage 4 Archie fernal up got bag potatoes 15cts MAry remained down all night. </p><p>7 Sunday Raining last night and at intervaks in AM thawing a lot. got frosty by night and stormy. Mr McViear in AM from {large blank space possibly erased} and in evening from {blank space} on Marta :uther "straight out men" in school rooms so {illegible} lights {blank space} Ch collection 25 </p></div> <div class="mw-parser-output"><p>February 8 Monday Forward Exceedingly cold frosty day. sunny. Willie went down got tooth filled 50 paid back ale 25 spools J. Woods 12. Fraser fisher and I went down in sleigh for coal didnt get any. Will came up with us. we cut wood in PM. </p><p>9 tuesday Very cold frosty sunny day. We broke, plowed, road over to other barn in AM and in P.M. Willie brought up two loads manure from Steels got at Dan Websters whiffletree irons 40 at Phillips salve stuff for horse 8cts stamp 2 Willie got from Seharins money for margold sold on 3rd $5.75 got coal oil at armstrongs ale 35cts Statement of goods received from eatons for money sent on 19th Jan. $10.12 worth due bill for beloved 38cts </p><p>10 Wednesday Cold frosty sunny day. Willie took 10 bags chop to Wilams in AM and brought up load name from steels took some strew down to Beese . In PM he went down for chop 50 and brought up Jersey heifer from Hunks paid $6.00 for it Mary down in PM. We went up to Sindals at night they were out at home </p><p>11 Thursday Cold frosty sunny day. Willie took down load strew to Wansborough in AM $3.00 In PM we brought our load hay from other barn. Mother up in PM Bella went down with her. Willie at {illegible} at night. I buried dead steer </p></div> <div class="mw-parser-output"><p>February 12 Friday Frosty day sunny a little cloudy in PM. Willie took box load straw down to Andrew Stevens showed Glen to horse buyers {illegible} and brought up 4 or 5 bags coal from home. In PM we all went down town showed Glen to two Muskoka house buyers. Mary paud $15.00 on Russell ale and got {crossed out illegible} 2 1/4 {illegible} tweed $135 1 broom 30 living canvas paid at with 10lbs butter @ 16 $$1.60 balance cash. Willie got iron mended at Lemplins 10. Hugh Cameron here in evening on way back from {illegible} took Mr Evesly there from for Galt. </p><p>13 Saturday East Wind, cold. We hauled out 6 loads manure 4 from pig pen to pile no 7. Mary went down in evening, I went down town at night looked at some fur coats in Steels postage 7 </p><p>14 Sunday Stormy, snowing. very stormy at night and snowing again. Mr McViear preached in AM from Erel. a time for war a sermen on Russo Japan War. and in evening from Psa 56:11. 3rd sermen on straight out {illegible} John Knox. Missionary call 1100 church 25 </p><p>15 Monday Very cold frosty and stormy. Steels sent up 2 fun coats I took them down brought up a wambat took it down in PM brought up a dog {illegible}. took back to Websters 2 inns paid 20 </p></div> <div class="mw-parser-output"><p>February 16 Tuesday Forward Exceedingly cold frosty stormy day. I took down chop to Curlies in AM. In PM Mrs Duaine came up told us she was until wal {illegible} to be got in town on ale of railroad blockade. I drove up to Bob Luidale got lend of bag coal from {illegible} for her toole it and her down then went down town got ale handle at Dan Websters 25cts. Stuff got at Russells on Friday and Motel 1.88 </p><p>17 Wednesday Fine sunny day very frosty. We lengthened hay stack and took down load hay to Andrew Steners in AM and one to Steel Bros in PM. Brought up chop from Curlies and rolls extra for what I missed before. </p><p>18 Thursday Cold day sunny, Willie and Fraser Fisher took ton of hay over to letters in AM. In PM I drive down in cutter went to station for coal too late got 2 bags at home took one to Mrs Duaine one have. I got at Dan Webster mitts 40 2 feed measures 30 paid for ale handle got yesterday 25 git a scales 2 hay tickets 20. Mary, Bella, and I {illegible} up at Lindales at night </p><p>19 Friday Fine sunny frosty day. Dave Allan here we killed sow 10cts Bella and Mary down town in PM at Milne Curlies etc. Lady White calved yesterday white heifer </p></div> <div class="mw-parser-output"><p>February 20 Saturday Fine sunny day thawing in the sun. We worked at making wide box for sleigh. I went down town at night paid Armstrong ale in full to-date 62 paid Phillips ale $5.72 got game Flinch 50 Bella and MAry down in PM got at Armstrongs corn meal 25 crock 25. Sold 16 hogs to Scherio 4.50 and rise got $1.10 </p><p>21 Sunday Thawing to-day raining some at night Mr McViear preached in AM from 1 mo God is light none of us down in evening </p><p>22 Monday Frosty again stormy blustering snow. Willie went down in cutter in Am got at Websters 2 pails 60 1 mended 15 2 fork hands 25 dug fork 50 bolts 2 cts at Steels on ale gautlets 2.75 sugar 50. I went down in PM got 460lbs coal from Hamilton on ale and 200 from Willie {illegible}. {illegible} calved yesterday roan heifer </p><p>23 Tuesday Mild day. more snow last night snowing to-day. We fixed rack and took load straw down to Smith "lumber dealer" and brought up from Lemplins 2 iron rods etc 5 oats on ale </p><p>24 Wednesday Cold day, Sunny. We loaned van Magwood our stock rack to bring cow from Jacksons 'sale' We brought load hay over from other barn in AM. In PM I went down for Fred Armstrong for Jamie, she was </p></div> <div class="mw-parser-output"><p>February 24 continued Thursday Forward sick and slipped her colt. Fred came up afterwards gave her some midicine she was very weak. Mary and I went down to Mrs Duarris in evening to party </p><p>25 thursday Exceedingly cold day frosty sunny. We put up chop in AM Willie took it down in PM I went with him and went to Jim Wilson funeral . Willie went down for chop again 40 took 2 bags potatoes to A Armstrongs coal oil curlies 23 </p><p>26 friday cold frosty day. We finished hay rack and wide box in sleigh. I went down in PM in sleigh took mother down took 6lbs butter over to Nellies for George McLutgre Toronto who is sick and brought uo load {illegible} from Besse </p><p>27 Saturday Fine sunny day thawing a little in sun cloudy and windy at night. We hauled out 4 loads manure from box stall to-day and fitted some double windows. Mr faulburn in to see Glen. Mr Smith in paid me for straw took to him Tuesday $3.00 Mrs Remols 'look agast' here for dnner Bella gave order for book. Willie down town at night got money from A. Stephens for hay delivered on 17.5 cts </p><p>28 Satursday Thawing all day cloudy Mr McViear preached in Am from tert I hear in </p></div> <div class="mw-parser-output"><p>February 28 continued Sunday Forward my body the marks of the Lord Jesus and in evening judges a sermon in Sainson Only Willie down at night Mary not well stayed down home thunder + lightning last night </p><p>29 Monday Exceedingly stormy day east wind hailing and snowing and blowing not very frosty lightning and thunder at night. We fitted more double windows and minced them. Patrice calved this evening </p><p>March 1 Tuesday Milder, cloudy, stormy in morning calm by night. Willie went down town in AM got glass putty etc for storm windows and turpentine at Mennies on ale brought up Mary. In PM we put up 10 bags chop and 6 bags Potatoes and Willie took them down potatoes to Armstrongs. Mr and Mrs Hay over in evening </p><p>2 Wednesday Fine sunny day thawing all day. Willie went to Rutherfords to see a horse he has for sale got dinner there then went to Hustrings then back, He got $5.00 from Fairbairn on Glen which we sold to him on Monday for $165.00 I went up to Juo Clarkes sale in PM </p><p>3 Thursday Thunder lightning and heavy rain last night soft in morning got gradually colder snowing and one of the stormmier days this winter. very frosty by night a grain </p></div> <div class="mw-parser-output"><h2><span class="mw-headline" id="Rosmead_Diary">Rosmead Diary</span></h2> <table> <tbody><tr> <td>1904</td> <td></td> <td></td> <td>Received</td> <td>Paid</td> </tr> <tr> <td>March</td> <td>3</td> <td>continued Thursday Forward<br />Matt Mc Clanahan and Harry Webster up in AM putting larger heat pipe and register in dining room. Willie went down in sleigh got chop at Curtiss 50 harness mended at McDermotts 20 Lucy shod at Templins on {afc?} 20 and brought up from home 2 bags coal took one in to Mrs. Quarrie's put glass in some of storm windows to-day.</td> <td>319.05</td> <td>286.47<br /><br />.70</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>4</td> <td>Friday<br />Calm and not so cold. Willie took load straw down to Besse and got rest of glass for double windows in Nichols cost $1.40. In PM Willie and Fraser Fisher went up to Rennies and Dick Mc{Sellers?} to look at horses, took Frasers outfit. In evening Edith and Annie Allan Jennie Clark and Fraser were here. Willie got at Armstrongs on {afc?} chocklate {chocolate} nuts 15 cts.</td> <td></td> <td>1.40</td> </tr><tr> <td></td> <td>5</td> <td>Saturday<br />Cloudy east wind not very frosty. We went up to {illegible} and Rogersons to see horses in AM in PM hauled two loads manure back to pile and brought over load hay. Bella went down in PM. Willie downtown at night got {illegible} Phillips 15 and putty &amp; points at Mennies 8 cts on {afc?} Storm windows got from Stewart 9.90</td> <td></td> <td> .15<br /><br />9.90</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>6</td> <td>Sunday<br />Cloudy, raining, thawing. Mr. McVicar preached in AM from "The seed is the word of God" a sermon in the bible.</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td>319.05</td> <td>298.62</td> </tr> </tbody></table><table></table></div> <div class="mw-parser-output"><p>continued Sunday forward </p><p>In evening all the churches except R.C. united in St. Andrews for <s>ceremony?</s> {ceremony?} of {B&amp;T.B.8?} adress given by McVican Smith and Hamilton. All down at night. Collector 20 </p><p>Monday Thawing all day raining most of day misty. We cleared {Timothy seed?} in AM and in PM hauled back 2 loads manure and brought back load hay for calves. We plowed the road. We {illegible} all over at hays in evening. </p><p>Tuesday Forsty to-day again Sunny, thawing some in sunshine. We handed back {4?} loads manure in AM and in Pm went down town in sleigh went up to {statue?} to see a horn {illegible} had to see them bought up load manure from Fred Armstrong Belle and Mary down town in PM Took 22 lbs butter down to Russeld @15 330 butter and spool in Steels 28 took day eggs To {Anthonys?} 20 got eat cake 10 soap 15 oranges 25 hard </p><p>Wednesday Strong mist wind sunny in AM snowing in PM. frosty. We got up two loads manure from Fred Armstrong and ten bays chop from {Cubin maps?} Willi got Lucy Shod at Hodges 10 ct </p></div> <div class="mw-parser-output"><p>Rosmead Diary </p><p>1904 Received Paid </p><p>March 10 Thursday Forward Strong east wind all day snowing at times frosty. Willi took load of furnituredown for {illegible} Hay They are moving to new house in {Turgus?} south Ruin {illegible} McRee and Jesse {Bowly?} also {heefing?}. In PM we brought up another load manure from F Armstrongs. Hugh Cameron here for dinner en route to Galt. Billy Webster in in PM for Pedigree of Quarrie. </p><p>11 Friday Cloudy day frosty, east wind. we hauled 2 loads manure from F. Armstrong took Bella down home in morning. Willie down at library at night </p><p>12 Saturday Cloudy in morning sunny day frosty. Willi took load straw to A. Armstrong $1.80 and brought up load manure from Steels in PM took load straw to A. Stephens and brought up load manure from them. I went to Jno. Chapman's sale went up with Jno Black down with A Boys. Hugh Cameron here for tea on road home from Galt. </p><p>13 Sunday Fine Sunday frosty. thawing considerable in sun. Mr McVicar preached in AM from Rev. Blessed are the dead - not from their labors and their works do follow them and Mr Muller at night from "Come see the {illegible} where The {Lords?} lay! both funeral sermons on death of Mrs {Illegible} who died on 11th. Missionary collection $1.00 </p></div> <div class="mw-parser-output"><p>Monday forward Cloudy morning strong east wind developed into {fine?} snow storm in PM. not very frosty I took 9 hogs (sold to {Carted Nou?} 21/03) down thy {winged?} 1410 @ 480 6765 {bad are?}{illegible} 14 {Reward?} from {illegible} once {illegible} which Willi took down go to-day $160.00 Willi got Emory {illegible} to bring us up 2 bags coals (Hamilton) and me me for Ms {Name}. I went to H. Matthews sale in PM buy {illegible} home coming 8 years old for $141.00 called Scott Mrs Dr Smellie found to.day. </p><p>Tuesday Mild cloudy thawing a little. Willi went down with Susy and Scott took 3 lbs butter to {name} to take {illegible} came back with our sleigh from {Magroads?} then went over to {Allent Burp?} and back. He took some straw to Stub and 3 bags potatoes to Armstrongs. In PM I took some straw to Stephens and brought up load manure from Stils. took it back and brought over load hay for calves. Many down home in PM postage 2 </p><p>Friday Fine sunny day pretty frosty thawing a little in sun. We took load hay down to Alex Willi in AM and me down to Ms Felkin in P.M. and brought up 4 bags coal from {statin?} 3 here and 3 for Ms Guaine. Bella down here in PM. ... </p></div> <div class="mw-parser-output"><p>Thursday forward Sunny A.M. cloudy P.M. frosty. I took load hay down to A. Stephens in AM got 2 hay tickets 20. In PM we brought our 2 loads hay far from other barn. Father up after dinner C. {name} came up for him to make out a lease. Girls down in PM got at {stels?} dress good 76 </p><p>Friday More snow last night drifted trains blocked a little again. We killed sick sheep skinned it took it down in sleigh sold it to Reenen for 75 To get 6 00 lbs stove coal from {ll?}. Wilkie on {up?} got box {illegible} tablets for cols 25. In PM {one?} went with Scott in {cutter?} to D. Sullivans {name} to see colts abo to Matthews paid him for Scott $13400 </p><p>Saturday Cloudy snowing a lot raining a lottle. We took down 11 bags chop to Carlis and brought up load manure from Stephens got on {illegible} at A Armstrong {cake?} {illegible} and so to {illegible} got Wilkie hay ticked 10 {illegible} got $580 from Ms Felkir for hay. In PM took sow our to {illegible} ten I went down for {Shop?} paid it and also 9th $1.10 took Mary down got 2 bags apples at {Garris?} </p><p>Sunday Cloudy. frosty. Dr Wardrobe preached in AM from same as Mr Mc. Vicor last Sunday Willi at {name} at night made choir text but took plains looked towards {Illegible}. I at home all day (wild in head). {Wigool?} to cripple 20 {Illegible} cull 10 </p></div> <div class="mw-parser-output"><p>Monday forward Strong east wind not very frosty. cloudy. {title/honorific} Mc Cullah up all day {papering?} parlor. We hauled back {illegible} seven loads manure. Bella went down home night. </p><p>Tuesday Thunder and lightning and heavy rain last night cloudy day misty at times thawing considerable. We hauled back 3 loads manure in AM and in PM went to Murphy {illegible} sale. Jane Thomps delivered wall paper today {title/honorific} Mc Cullah finished graining {doorsite?} in PM had him in full $3.00. Willi brought up mother she is staying all night. Paid Jes Sanderson for {Institute?} ticked for 19 04 25 </p><p>Wednesday Fine sunny day frosty at both ends thawing in the middle. Robins {meaded onto?} {illegible} around We hauled back 8 loads manure. Mary and mother went down in Cutter in PM and Mary and Bella came up. They took 16 lbs butter over to Mc. Vickers. </p><p>Thursday Fine sunny day frosty but thawing in sun warm in PM. We took down 11 bags chop to Curlis brought up load manure from Besse. In PM I went to Farmers sale. A Scotchman in in PM. selling brass goods bought 4 yds {serge?} $6.50 and 4 yds $3.60 Willie took back load manure in P.M. Mr Smith up to see about getting some hay. Got co<s>o</s>al oil from Reeves lately 23 </p></div> <div class="mw-parser-output"><p>Friday forward Rain last night cloudy, thawing all day raining in PM roads getting bad. I took load hay down to Mrs Stewart got for it 17 50 lbs $7.25 weighing 10 gave Mrs. Felkin $1.00 back on hay brought up 810 lbs coal for Mrs {Guanie?}. In PM Willie and I went to {Huxleys?} sale I bought hamers 35 cents </p><p>Saturday Frosty day cloudy windy snowing in PM I took load hay down to Smith 1650 lbs $16 60 {werg?} hung 10. brought up chop from Curliss In PM I went to C. Kays sale bought hamers $5.00 side saddle 25 gems 30 hay 10 book 10 Willi down town at night {illegible} 25 </p><p>Sunday Fine day. Mr Mc. Vicor preached in AM from Sol. Song 2.15 a sermon to children and in evening from Isa 11.9. Bella stayed down all night. Frosty night </p><p>Monday Frosty day cloudy sunny and snowing {intimes?}. David Allan and I each took load of furniture to Statin for Charli {illegible} who is moving to Toronto to-morrow {ave?} got dinner there. I brought over load calf hay from other barn.. Mrs. Dunn and Miss {name} over for tea in PM. </p><p>Tuesday Snowing heavy in AM cloudy, sunshine </p></div> <div class="mw-parser-output"><p>continued Tuesday forward in PM clouded over again thaing to-day We cleared seed mended harness ate in AM and in PM hauled back and spread 5 loads manure Scott to Jamie. Bella and Mary called on Mrs Clark PM. </p><p>Wednesday Thawing a lot to-day warm sunny and cloudy. We hauled back 2 loads manure and spread them and made a new road below other barn in AM In PM we took down 11 bags chop and girls. brought up 1510 lbs coal from Chapman then went down again for chop paid it and g 6th $1.05 brought up tbl salt from Armstrongs and Mary. Bella stayed down Got collars mended at McDermots 15 try &amp; hame irons 10 Mary got at Philips Liorie 10 borax 5 at W.F.M.S. meeting 75 ts </p><p>Thursday raining in AM misty in PM cloudy all day thawing. W e cleaned seed oats mended harness etc.. Diek Kelekan and Jim Haly up in PM for small load hay. Willie went down home at night got money from Stephens re Richardson for hay delivered March 17 $9.10 Yhis has been the {wintrist?} within on record the coldest the most constant and the most snow Winter from the middle of November to end of March A winter of railroad blockades and coal {illegible} </p></div> <div class="mw-parser-output"><p>Friday forward Cloudy. raining in AM somethunder thawing considerable to-day. We cleared grain in AM when Mr Rudd {p?} Almer came in to buy some turnips. Willi Black came in with his sleigh. We got load on ont of root horse. They got dinner here. In PM we took them down using Scott in place of Blacks {Serngdie?} whcih crowded. 50 bushels @ 10 to $5.00 Willi and Mary drove down in evening in Old Cutter. </p><p>Saturday West wind snowing and blowing frosty at night. We cleared seed oats to-day. Weighed cattle in PM. </p><p>Sunday Windy cold thawing very little in our Sacrament Sunday. Mr Mc Vicor preached in AM from 1 Peter 1:11 last clause. and in evening to {curited?} congregation from "He is not here. He is risen" proof of the resurection. Willi {Fin?} down home P.M. </p><p>Monday Fine sunny day thawing a lot. We broke a road through the lane backs and hauled from other barn two box loads of floor stuff old hay seeds etc. In PM Willi and Fraser Fislor took load hay over to {F islan} received for it $2.00 then took back load manure. I went to Easter party given by {mens?} at Hospital in evening. </p></div> <div class="mw-parser-output"><p>Tuesday forward Fine sunny day frosty last night warm day thawing a lot. We hauled back 9 loads manure to-day spread it.. Bella and Mary down town in PM with Susy in old cutter got at Russel {doer?} goods $2.50 tooth brush 15 atStals spool 5 Philip soup 25 sugar cream {illegible} 55 foots 30 {oats?} buttons at Dans. I got from Mrs {name} yesterday $1.10 for coal gave her in {writer?} Paid furnace draft last week 70.00 </p><p>Wednesday Cloudy day a little rain in PM we hauled and spread 8 loads manure. Sheep had a lamb yesterday first this season </p><p>Thursday Cloudy in AM and misty sunny in PM thawing a lot. We hauled bale and spread 6 loads manure 3 from boxstall. Took papers up to Allans at nigh. Daisy {j?} Fergus calved to-day heifer room. Steph had two lambs to-day. </p><p>Friday Cloudy day raining in PM cool in AM. Thawing a lot to-day. We hauled over two loads of young cattle hay from other barn in AM and in P.M. cleared again. </p><p>Saturday Cloudy rain and sunshine, thunder lightning dark clouds hail in PM thawing a lot </p></div> <div class="mw-parser-output"><p>continued Saturday forward We put up chop I took it down to Carlis got dinner at home {<s>lare?</s>}. Took 3 brushels oats to mill @ 30 ts paid for chop 60 balance 40 Took 1 1/2 brushels oats to Armstrongs Traded for oatmeal got Scott shod at Hodge 10 ts brought up bag flour from Armstrongs on {afc?} 5 {illegible} get chop done. Willi got 17 brushels {Bouenga?} oats from Dave Allen $5 25. {Name} up for 1 lbs butter and day eggs {mafe?}. No sleighing in town Willi and Mary down town at night Mary stayed down. </p><p>Sunday Cold day. Mr McVicar preached on AM from {Jno?} 3:7. and in evening from {Jno?} 3:18. middle clause the difficulties of unbelief. We walked to-day Collectin to {misim?} $100 </p><p>Monday Cloudy cold thawing, snowing. We took back load manure apread it went over to Mikes. Alex Moir Assessor here in PM also Leo. Handerson to see if we would buy his mare he wanted $250.00 for her </p><p>Tuesday Cold cloudy day snow last night and snowing at intervals to-day frosty. We took our timothy seed over to {Title/Honorific} McKas and cleaned it in their will Willie went down for chop at Curlis. We cleaned {Wanty?} oats in PM. Another lamb this morning. </p></div> <div class="mw-parser-output"><p>Wednesday forward Cold frosty day. snowing some sunshine in. PM thawing some. We brought from other barn two loads hay in AM and one in PM. Martha Dix died to-day. Mr Quanie here for tea. </p><p>Thursday Cold frosty day sunny in PM thawing in sunshine. Willi and I went to Elora house show in P.M. Bella and Mary went over to Dix's afternoon to see Martha. Bought at Richardsons Elora butter papers 5 </p><p>Friday. Snowing to-day. heavy in PM {wirtry?}. We cleaned grain in AM In PM I went to Martha Dix's funeral in buggy. Paid S. Rafter for Ballymore sewire 12.00 </p><p>Saturday Sleighing again all over cold day sunny, thawing a little. I took down 9 bags chop to Curlis and 13 32/34 bushels oats @ 2 9 {etc?} brushel $4.03 chop 45 and brought up 960 lbs coal for Mr Quarrie from Hamilton. Paid for weighing turnips April let 10. In PM I took load <s>turnips</s> wood down home and brought up chop got at Armstrongs in afe graham flour 25 biscuits 1 lb 9 got from Calahan for hay got 31 at March $2.00. Willie down town at night paid Willie for coal in full 8.08 received from him for hay delivered March 6.73 got at Philips {Birn?} &amp; wire bottle 75 post cards 5 {niffle?} 5 </p></div> <div class="mw-parser-output"><p>1904 Rosmead Diary </p><p>April 17 Sunday {forward?} Cold frsoty air, sunny thawing in sun mostly {illegible} on road. We took {buggy?} down {Silrey?} of Toronto preached in AM from Jno 3:16. and in evening from "Where thine is no vision the people perish" Oh {colbetim?} 1.0 </p><p><br /> </p><p><br /> </p><p>18 Monday Fine day cloudy and sunny thawing considerable. We brought over load of hay from other barn in {sleigh?} made hot bed etc. Hugh Cameron down in PM he and Willie drove over to Tom Broadfort to see his horses. {Lowland?} 2 3 d </p><p><br /> </p><p><br /> </p><p>19 Tuesday Winter, snowing and blowing ground covered with snow very {illegible} and cold at night again. We cleaned oud oats in A.M. and I went to Sherwoods oak in PM. </p><p><br /> </p><p><br /> </p><p>20 Wednesday Cold frosty day sunny thawing {in?} {illegible} We cleaned oud oats in AM. {illegible} wood in {bush?} in PM and Willi drove Bella down Town and home they got at Armstrongs {illegible} sugar {5'0?} soda {5'?} {illegible} at {illegible}. At Longs {velvet?} 33 Cousin Jams Ross of Walkerton down home yesterday. Butter sold to Phillips $4.64. {illegible} $2.56 $7.20 Receipt book from Mrs Randell $1.00 save to Bible {illegible} in March to Dr Rogers $2.00 {illegible} March 8 386 </p></div> <div class="mw-parser-output"><p>Rosmead Diary </p><p>1904 Received Paid April 21 Thursday Forward Frosty morning got warmer, fine sunny day thawing considerable. I took down 11 bags chop to Carlies and some straw to Besse in AM. got dinner at home and brought up chop in PM 55 Sold to ragman old rubbers rags etc 7 ets Paid Mr Pick for spinning wheel 15 Mother up in PM stayed for tea We used waggon to-day first time Willies rubbers soled at M.Beth 40 <br /> <br /> </p><p>22 Friday Fine sunny day cool wind thawing considerable. Stage came down on runners lots snow in country yet. Mostly wheels on road. Willie brought up load manure from Steels in AM got Lucy shod 10 cts at Hodges got my rubbers mended at McBeth and plair laces 30. I mended door at othr barn. In PM Willi drove girls down in buggy then we went over to Gerri to see homes and up to {illegible} Mary stayed down. <br /> <br /> </p><p>23 Saturday Fine warm sunny day cloudy and raining some in AM. We filled {our?} 12 bags potatoes in AM and willi took them down to {illegible} @ 80 cts bag trade and brought {illegible} load {illegible} from {Berre?} We took back load from pig pen. found {illegible} lost Dec 29. Willie downtown at night got at Woods 2 hars 1⁷⁵'{8²⁵?}{illegible²⁵} </p></div> <div class="mw-parser-output"><p>1904 Rosmead Diary </p><p>April 24 Sunday {tonwond?} Cloudy raining at times warmer than has been. {In Hall N Rockwood?} preached in AM from Ino 3:16. None of us down at night: raining. <br /> <br /> </p><p>25 Monday Cloudy and sunny cool.{illegible} I took load {illegible} down in AM 52 bushels paid for weighing it and Ian Wilkihay ²⁰ In PM we brought in rest of {pit?}- also straw from it then brought our load hay from other {lam?}. I brought up from {Annotrugo?} 48 {ils?} clover 48 and 12 alsike Willie and I drove up to James Skarks at night to his three year old filly. <br /> <br /> </p><p>26 Tuesday Fine sunny day. windy. frost last night thawing. WIllie {illegible} with 3 {horses?} JL find to day. I got 19 {illegible} ready to sow. Bella and Mary down town in PM got at Songs {in?} pair {illegible} embroidery ¹⁵' {traid?⁹} <br /> <br /> </p><p>27 Wednesday Fine sunny day windy. Lucy {came?} with swollen foot. I went to Tom Broadfoots {m'} {illegible} bought {illegible} {red calt?} (Dick) {illegible} he brought it down. We plowed in pit and {dished} in {N62 AM?}. IN PM Willie finished {illegible} and {honoured?} {illegible} with Jammie Scott and Dick. Some snow in country yet. Road to {illegible} dry mostly. </p></div> <div class="mw-parser-output"><p>1904 Rosmead Diary </p><p>April 28 Thursday Cloudy day sprinkling of rain {alternates?}{intervals?} throughout day. We {illegible} with 19 horse seeder 1/2 g. J.L field and {harvested?} it sowing {illegible} and black {burly?} mixed 1 1/2 {brushels?} and clover and {illegible} feed. Willi {whaled?} down to Dr {Armstrong?} in PM got powder for Jennie. got at Longs &amp; {Siekpods?} ¹⁰ {illegible} . Mother and {Mrs?} Phillips our for tea. </p><p><br /> 29 Friday Rain last night cloudy day drying through day. I took 10 bags {illegible} down in AM 50 cts {Cunlis?} and Willie and {Fraser?} took one half {ton?} hay over to {Fishers?} PM we brought over load hay from other barn. Mary and Bella down town in PM sold to {Russello?} 12 1/2 {illegible} 30 {ils?] {illegible} 4.20 bought hats 4⁴⁵' {flannel?} ⁴⁴ pants ¹.²⁵ dress at Steels $7.00 Licorice at Phillips ¹⁰ Button {illegible} Park Blackwell 12⁷³ </p><p><br /> 30 Saturday Cloudy day a sprinkle rained at times. We finished J.L field and sowed 2 1/2 acres {Waverly?} onto {No. 7.E?}. 4 horses in seeder. Willie and Bella down town at night Bella stayed down Willie got at Armstrongs {illegible} at {illegible} {elm?} ⁵ </p><p>A very backward spring very few started seeding yet we got only 10 {illegible} sowed {in a?} {illegible} </p></div> <div class="mw-parser-output"><p>May 1 Sunday Forward Fine sunny day warm. Mr McViear preached in AM from Bear ye one another burdens Every man shall bear his own burden, and Cast your burden upon the Lord and in evening from his name he shall be called Wonderful </p><p>2 Monday Fine sunny day warm. We cultivated and honoured No 2. Willie and MAry down town in PM in buggy got at Russels cottmade 10 at Mills meat 450 at Woods dry goods 29 at Steels on ale HCloth 60 velvet 20 at Armstrongs on ale 48lbs Mammoth clover 700 10lbs Dutch 250 96lbs {illegible} 4.00 1/2 brushed Red {illegible} 437 pair dollar boots for one at Russells on ale </p><p>3 Tuesday Very fine sunny wam day. We sowed no 2 with bonanza oats {illegible} Brazilian and seeded it down with Clover and timothy also seeded fuel what. Lizzie McDonald up all day sewing at dress etc </p><p>4 Wedesday Warm sunny day. Snow drifts after more thick still in brush. Willie harrowed No 2 and cultivated half of No 5. I cleaned grain. Lizzie McDonald up all day saving Mary downtown in AM got at Woods dress goods 1.65 paid 1.00 on it got at Steels lining 37cts. Steels rig up for some straw </p></div> <div class="mw-parser-output"><p>1904 Rosmead Diary </p><p>May 5 Thursday {forward?} Very warm day hot as summer. We {harowed?}, sowed with {illegible} and black {branley?} mixed and {harowed?} half of it again north half of south field. Siggie Mi Donald up all day paid her 100 Mother up in P.M. </p><p><br /> 6 Friday Very warm sunny day. Wille cultured and harowed lower half of South field I cleaned oud grain etc. Went over to Ryan on what see if he ould wash sheep to {illegible} </p><p>7 Saturday Very warm sunny day. We finished seeding South field to-day sowed {illegible} oats and {illegible} wheat mixed in bottom half added all down with {illegible} Mammoth clover and German clover. I went down on wheel paid Jim Broadfoot for {Dielk?} got April 17th $150.00 got lace etc at J Woods 25. {illegible} 5 I {illegible} on Sunday St in P.M. </p><p>8 Sunday Fine sunny in AM rained in PM Anniversary services in our church today {illegible} J.P Sealt of Toronto preached in AM from "Blessed is he who shall not be offended in me" and in evening from Rev 1:17. Bella down at night. We gave collection for church debt ${15.30?} Willie gave at {night?} {illegible} </p></div> <div class="mw-parser-output"><p>May 9 Monday Forward Cloudy day raining some at times very windy in PM colder to-day good growth, grain up. I hauled two loads manure up from town in AM one from Steels one from Smalls took straw to Steels In PM Mr Ryle came in bought our 3 cattle @ 495 for cut to be delivered next Monday recieved on them $500 we hauled over bag from other barn in PM Put load manure on garden and plowed it . Willie down home in evening in whul </p><p>10 Tuesday sunny and cloudy raining a little at times cool. Willie took straw down to Berse in AM and brought up load manure. I plowed garden with Dick and we planted potatoes 7 rows &amp; {illegible}3rd row from fare everett potato got him ottowa and 4 rows N.W.end. PM willie worked marigold land . mother up in PM told us cousin George McIntgre of toronto was dead. set her to night </p><p>11 wednesday cool day sunny in PM. father and I went to Toronto to Geo McIntgres funeral. he was burried in Mnt Pleasant cemetary We got tea at Mrs Sandhams stayed all night at Arthurs expenses to-day fare 3.30 other 10 {illegible}5 Willie plowed in No 4 marigold land. mother stayed up all night </p></div> <div class="mw-parser-output"><p>1904 Rosmead Diary </p><p>May 12 Thursday {forward?} Cool sunny and cloudy. Father and I went up to Richmond Hill saw Uncle {illegible} Aunt Carie and Mabel. Came back to {illegible} evening train express {60 5 15&#160;?} Willie down town to day got at Armstrongs an {apron?} {illegible} 15 {illegible} 5 </p><p>13 Friday Fine sunny in AM clouded warm PM rained in evening warmer today. We rolled {mangold?} land and made a fur {illegible} also sowed oats in No {2E?} where it {illegible} to finish. Bella and Mary down town in PM got at Russels hat 1.35 got at Steels {illegible} 2 {illegible} </p><p>14 Saturday Drizzling rain all AM. cloudy all day. We finished sowing No {2E?} {Boals?} brought over load hay. In PM I fixed fence in No 4. Willie and Mary went down town got butter {among?} from Argo 1.60 {illegible} Willie got from {WmBeathic?} for turnips shipped April 25th $5.²⁰ and from Ian Wickis for hay sold April 16 3¹⁰. Willie brought up from Russellls {illegible} ⁷⁵ Dry goods ⁴⁴ sold 29 days {ago?} ²⁹ </p><p>15 Sunday Cool cloudy and sunny. Mr {William?} preached AM from Suffer little children to come unto me. </p></div> <div class="mw-parser-output"><p>1904 Rosmead Diary </p><p>May 15 continued Sunday {illegible} A sermon to children and a funeral sermon for George Mills who died last week and in evening from Colossians 1:28. {Auntie?} down home for dinner. </p><p>16 Monday Cool cloudy day. We took 3 cattle down sold to Kyle on 9th the weighed 3850 lbs @ 4.75 for cut $82.75 Received {illegible} paid for weighing 15. In PM I finished drilling for marigold and brought up load {illegible} from Smalls. Will Byers over {in coming?} {illegible} we paid him 50 cts. Willi bought {illegible} </p><p>17 Tuesday {illegible} last night. Sunny day. warmer We brought up 3 loads {illegible} Willi up at Allans with Lucy in PM handing out {illegible} with {spreader?} Mary got at Woods {illegible} goods 47 meat at Mills 40 at Steels {illegible} butter and {illegible} $1.68 </p><p>18 Wednesday Cloudy day raining at intervals from ten O'Clock and heavy in evening I went up to D.Allans with {Dontt?} in AM {illegible}. Willi harrowed in No7. In PM Willi went over to Joe {illegible} </p></div> <div class="mw-parser-output"><p>1904 Rosmead Diary </p> <table> <tbody><tr> <td>&#160; <p>May </p> </td> <td>&#160; <p>19 </p><p><br /> </p><p>20 </p><p><br /> </p><p>21 </p><p><br /> </p><p><br /> 22 </p> </td> <td>&#160; <p>Thursday onwards Lots of rain last night cloudy day. I took down two pigs sold to Scheris Feb 20 weighed 360 17 45 weighing 4 skinned sheep found dead this morning sold to Scheris 65. In PM Willie brought up load manure from Smalls then I took one back from home. I went to Managers meeting at night. </p><p>Friday Cloudy in morning cleared off windy Willie at Allan till middle PM with Scott helping with manure then they brought spreader down here. I hauled back 7 loads and spread them then 4 loads with spreader Mary down town in PM got at Armstrongs m afe $2.40 and at Steels {illegible} </p><p>Saturday Fine warm sunny day. Willi plowed No7 W in AM Perrin Plow in PM. We spread 5 loads manure with spreader then plowed. I fixed fences. I went down town at night got at Glens 3 tickets for {wentions?} at Phillips post cards 5 at Stals on afe suns goods 21 cts at Armstrongs mafe wns and shorts to be sent up Monday. Edith Allan brought up spods </p><p>Sunday Sunny and cloudy raining at night thunder lightning and heavy rain. Mr Miller preached in AM from Mark 4:40 and {illegible} at night from Jno 17:21 {illegible} Missionary collection $1.00 </p> </td> <td>&#160;</td> <td>&#160; <p>Received 882 </p><p><br /> </p><p>17 </p><p><br /> </p><p><br /> </p><p><br /> </p><p><br /> </p><p><br /> 840 </p> </td> <td>&#160; <p>73 </p><p><br /> </p><p>45 </p><p>65 </p><p><br /> </p><p><br /> </p><p><br /> </p><p><br /> 83 </p> </td> <td>&#160; <p>Paid 770 </p><p><br /> </p><p><br /> </p><p><br /> </p><p><br /> </p><p>1 </p><p><br /> </p><p>1 772 </p> </td> <td>&#160; <p>26 </p><p><br /> </p><p>4 </p><p><br /> </p><p><br /> </p><p>00 </p><p><br /> </p><p>00 40 </p> </td> </tr> </tbody></table></div> <div class="mw-parser-output"><h2><span class="mw-headline" id="Rosemead_Diary">Rosemead Diary</span></h2> <p>1904 Received Paid </p> <table> <tbody><tr> <td>&#160; <p>May </p> </td> <td>&#160; <p>23 </p><p><br /> </p><p>24 </p><p><br /> </p><p><br /> </p><p>25 </p><p><br /> </p><p>26 </p> </td> <td>&#160; <p>Monday Forward cloudy in AM sunny in PM. Willie brought up 2 loads manure one from Steels one from Besse in AM took down 4 26/40 bags potatoes to Armstrong Bros. Mr Fort brought up cow and shirts and tookdown 12 dog eggs @ 13cts </p><p>Tuesday Very fine sunny day warm. victoria day. we sowed corn and pease today in NO 7. Fred Paulin and Jessie and Leslie Dodge here for dinner Willie fair and Fred. {illegible} Faher and mother up to-day. Willie and girls went to entertainment in town hall at night. I went to grounds in PM admittance 25cts czme up with Willie Fair Willie and girls down Monday night got at Steels on ale dress goods 130 hair sheep sheers at Memmies on ale 80 meet at nills 42cts </p><p>Wednesday fine warm sunny day. willie hamed pease anc corn and rolled them then we spread 28 loads of manure from hill and 1 from have 30 in all with shreader. sold to Jackson gal cream 70 cts I went downtown in buggy and home paid father rent for 1903.9640 </p><p>Thursday Windy sunny and cloudy thunder shower about 5PM. we spread 8 loads manure then willie plowed . jesse bowley willie and i washed our and his sheep in PM paid him 50cts </p> </td> <td>&#160;</td> <td>&#160; <p>840 </p><p><br /> </p><p><br /> </p><p><br /> </p><p><br /> </p><p><br /> </p><p><br /> </p><p><br /> 841 </p> </td> <td>&#160; <p>83 </p><p><br /> </p><p><br /> </p><p><br /> </p><p><br /> </p><p>70 </p><p><br /> </p><p><br /> 53 </p> </td> <td>&#160; <p>772 </p><p><br /> </p><p><br /> </p><p><br /> </p><p><br /> </p><p><br /> 96 </p><p><br /> </p><p>869 </p> </td> <td>&#160; <p>40 </p><p><br /> </p><p><br /> 25 </p><p>42 </p><p><br /> </p><p>40 </p><p>50 </p><p>97 </p> </td> </tr> </tbody></table></div> <div class="mw-parser-output"><h2><span class="mw-headline" id="Rosmead_Diary">Rosmead Diary</span></h2> <p>1904 Received Paid </p> <table> <tbody><tr> <td>&#160; <p>May </p> </td> <td>&#160; <p>27 </p><p><br /> </p><p><br /> 28 </p><p><br /> </p><p><br /> 29 </p><p><br /> 30 </p> </td> <td>&#160; <p>Friday Cool sunny day. We took 16 cattle up to Jonn Wilsons 11 at 50cts per mouth and 5 at 1.10 per month for pasture. We brought up mother in buggy on road back. 7 other at Guelph. In PM we cut seed potatoes and Willie plowed and harrowed the lard. I drobe Bella down to Chinese sovial at night 15cts, got 2 dog eggs from Adam Armstrong for setting </p><p>Saturday Fine sunny day. We planted 10 rows potatoes to-day in No7. Bella and Mary downtown in PM got at Steels good on ale 2.43 at Russells Maryhat on ale 2.90 at Phillips Carbolin acid 20 {illegible} glass at Nichols 7. Willie down town at night got bicycle clips {illegible} 10 I went down with team in Am got at Armstrongs mak 3 lbs {illegible} turnips seed 60 got Seott shod at Saccplus on ale 20 </p><p>sunday Fine sunny day. Mr McViear preached in AM from Hebrews 11:4 and in evening from 1 Peter 4:8 Ch collection 25 </p><p>Wednesday Cloudy most day. Cool. Willie brought up load manure from Suralls I hauled back 2 from here: in PM we planted 4 more rows potatoes. Willie got reach at Lemphlis on ale 75ct Willie went down on wheel send away for patterns etc 22cts </p> </td> <td>&#160;</td> <td>&#160; <p>841 </p><p><br /> </p><p><br /> </p><p><br /> </p><p><br /> </p><p><br /> </p><p><br /> </p><p><br /> </p><p>841 </p> </td> <td>&#160; <p>53 </p><p><br /> </p><p><br /> </p><p><br /> </p><p><br /> </p><p><br /> </p><p><br /> </p><p><br /> </p><p>53 </p> </td> <td>&#160; <p>869 </p><p><br /> </p><p><br /> </p><p><br /> </p><p><br /> </p><p><br /> </p><p><br /> </p><p><br /> </p><p>870 </p> </td> <td>&#160; <p>97 </p><p>15 </p><p>20 </p><p>7 </p><p>10 </p><p><br /> </p><p>25 </p><p>22 </p><p>96 </p> </td> </tr> </tbody></table></div> <div class="mw-parser-output"><h2><span class="mw-headline" id="Rosmead_Diary">Rosmead Diary</span></h2> <p>=== 1904 === Received Paid </p> <table> <tbody><tr> <td>&#160; May <p><br /> </p><p><br /> </p> June</td> <td>&#160; 31 <p><br /> </p><p><br /> </p><p>1 </p><p><br /> </p><p><br /> </p><p>2 </p><p><br /> </p><p><br /> </p><p><br /> </p><p><br /> </p> 3</td> <td>&#160;Tuesday forward <p>Cloudy day rain in P.M. and evening. cold day. We finished planting potatoes to-day 24 rows in all we got 1/2 bag potatoes American Champion from Jns{?} Hamilton paid 58 th planted them second row from corn. Mother up all day. I drove her down in buggy in evening. Willie took down load straws to Samphis in P.M. $30 w maple </p><p><br /> Wednesday </p><p>Cloudy day heavy rain all last night come in PM. we brought over load hay and paid stamps in other brass in A.M. {hard to read due to page cut in half on pdf} In PM I headed back and spread 5 loads manure. Willie went up to Allans for spreader in evening. Peter Spark here for tea. </p><p>Thursday </p><p>Cloudy day raining heavy in PM again very wet weather. We took 10 bags chop down to Colins and brought up spice from this Siblrns{?} Willie went down again for chop so got horns mended 20 neats hot oil 30 suap 5 ige 10 meat at Mills 25.{not quite sure what most of those words are} Mother up in PM. A horse buyer is in PM looking at horses. I went up to Tom Bradforts in PM see about Dicks leg. We took 3 each down home to plant to-night </p><p><br /> Friday </p><p>Fine sunny day. We hauled 3 loads manure from here and 18 from last pile finishing it took spreader back to Allans. Willie plowed some and harvested corn and potatoes </p> </td> <td>&#160;</td> <td>&#160; <p>841 </p> 841</td> <td>&#160; <p>53 </p> 53</td> <td>&#160; <p>870 </p> 872</td> <td>&#160; 96 <p>50 </p><p>70 </p><p>45 </p><p>25 </p> 86</td> </tr> </tbody></table></div> <div class="mw-parser-output"><h2><span class="mw-headline" id="Rosmead_Diary">Rosmead Diary</span></h2> <p>== 1904 == Received Paid </p> <table> <tbody><tr> <td>&#160;June</td> <td>&#160;4 <p><br /> </p><p><br /> </p><p><br /> </p><p>5 </p><p><br /> </p><p><br /> </p><p><br /> </p><p>6 </p><p><br /> </p><p><br /> </p><p><br /> </p><p>7 </p><p><br /> </p><p><br /> </p> 8</td> <td>&#160; Saturday forward <p><br /> Cloudy and sunny a little rain in AM. misty at night We worked land made 28 drills and sowed them with Halls Wisttring Turnips. Willie down town at night got at foots cream tatar 5 cts and at Adam Armstrongs lemons 5 cts. Bella brought from S Dunbar florist asparagus jams </p><p><br /> Sunday </p><p>Cloudy and sunny Mr M; Vicar preached in AM from {large space here} and Mr M^cDutrh of Belwoodd to united congregation in St, Andrews at night from Joel 2:28 last clause Ms Samdham and Auntie at home for dinner coll {collection plate money} 10. </p><p><br /> </p><p>Monday </p><p>Cloudy a little rain at times Willie moved turnip land and harvested it. 2 cleaned cellar out wood etc. Mother up to day here last night Mary at home. I drove Mother down in evening and brought {quite faded} up Mary, got at foundry 2 pullys mended 25 at toots broom and yeast cakes 40 </p><p><br /> </p><p>Tuesday </p><p>Cloudy and sunny. We hauled out 10 loads manure I shead{?} than and Willie clipped a sheep between loads. </p><p><br /> </p><p>Wednesday </p> Cloudy all day rain last night and most AM. Saw M^cKee and Robert Phillis married to-day. L took back L loads </td> <td>&#160;</td> <td>&#160; <p>841 </p><p><br /> </p><p><br /> </p><p><br /> </p><p><br /> </p><p><br /> </p><p><br /> </p><p><br /> </p><p><br /> </p><p><br /> </p><p><br /> </p><p><br /> </p><p><br /> </p><p><br /> </p><p><br /> </p><p><br /> </p> 841</td> <td>&#160; <p>53 </p><p><br /> </p><p><br /> </p><p><br /> </p><p><br /> </p><p><br /> </p><p><br /> </p><p><br /> </p><p><br /> </p><p><br /> </p><p><br /> </p><p><br /> </p><p><br /> </p><p><br /> </p><p><br /> </p><p><br /> </p> 53</td> <td>&#160; <p>872 </p><p><br /> </p><p><br /> </p><p><br /> </p><p><br /> </p><p><br /> </p><p><br /> </p><p><br /> </p><p><br /> </p><p><br /> </p><p><br /> </p><p><br /> </p><p><br /> </p><p><br /> </p><p><br /> </p><p><br /> </p> 873</td> <td>&#160; <p>86 </p><p><br /> </p><p><br /> </p><p><br /> 10 </p><p>20 </p><p><br /> </p><p><br /> </p><p>10 </p><p><br /> </p><p><br /> </p><p>25 </p><p>40 </p><p><br /> </p><p><br /> </p><p><br /> </p> 91</td> </tr> </tbody></table></div> <div class="mw-parser-output"><p>62 </p> <h2><span class="mw-headline" id="Rosmead_Diary">Rosmead Diary</span></h2> <h3><span class="mw-headline" id="1904_Received_Paid">1904 Received Paid</span></h3> <table> <tbody><tr> <td>&#160;June</td> <td>&#160; <p>8 </p><p><br /> </p><p><br /> </p><p><br /> </p><p><br /> </p><p>9 </p><p><br /> </p><p><br /> </p><p>10 </p><p><br /> </p><p><br /> </p><p><br /> </p> 11</td> <td>&#160;continued <p>Wednesday forwards </p><p>manure around London street and one from Smalls. In PM. Willie drove Mary down town she got at Steads lane velvet spool 54 at Wards{?} coller 10 balance goods got Mary k^th 65 ts Received for eggs at Wards 88 at Mills meat 25 stamp 2 Willie got at Midals{?} glass for ride dowr 55 got Lucy onod at Hodge &amp; Jack M^cLellam called as he and Mr. M^cRum were mesuring the A.S.R. from Ammerk{?} </p><p><br /> </p><p>Thursday </p><p>Cloudy day some sunshine rain last night I took black sour up to W.K. Barnats in strock rack in A.M. Willie took Lucy down to Balghton Willie + air have for dinner. I karled brook 2 loads manure to no7 finishing it then got load moved took it down to Auntie in payment for bed me got form her, Mother up in P.M. </p><p>Friday </p><p>Fine sunnny day. Willie plowed balance of turnip land in A.M. and I went up to W.K. Bands for sow $1.00. Walter Cameron here for dinner he drove Willie Cameron down to station in P.M willie clipped 11 sheep I harvested turnup land. Bella brought 2 boxes of steks from Dumber 15. Got economy cheque for May Wilson &amp; son </p><p>Saturday </p><p>Fine sunny day. we worked some more turnip land and sowed 18 more drills (near ontario) Willie went down on orchard{?} and </p> </td> <td>&#160;</td> <td>&#160; <p>841 </p><p><br /> </p><p><br /> </p><p><br /> </p><p><br /> </p><p><br /> </p><p><br /> </p><p><br /> </p><p><br /> </p><p><br /> </p><p><br /> </p><p>9 </p><p><br /> </p><p>851 </p> </td> <td>&#160; <p>53 </p><p><br /> </p><p>80 </p><p><br /> </p><p><br /> </p><p><br /> </p><p><br /> </p><p><br /> </p><p><br /> </p><p><br /> </p><p><br /> </p><p>44 </p><p><br /> </p><p>77 </p> </td> <td>&#160; <p>873 </p><p><br /> </p><p><br /> </p><p><br /> </p><p><br /> </p><p><br /> </p><p><br /> </p><p><br /> </p><p><br /> </p><p><br /> </p><p>1 </p><p><br /> </p><p><br /> </p><p>877 </p> </td> <td>&#160; <p>91 </p><p><br /> </p><p>64 65 27 75 </p><p><br /> </p><p><br /> </p><p><br /> </p><p><br /> </p><p><br /> </p><p><br /> 00 </p><p>15 </p><p><br /> 37 </p> </td> </tr> </tbody></table></div> <div class="mw-parser-output"><h2><span class="mw-headline" id="Rosemead_Diary">Rosemead Diary</span></h2> <h3><span class="mw-headline" id="1904_Received_Paid">1904 Received Paid</span></h3> <table> <tbody><tr> <td>&#160; <p>June </p> </td> <td>&#160; <p>11 </p><p><br /> </p><p><br /> </p><p>12 </p><p><br /> </p><p><br /> </p><p>13 </p><p><br /> </p><p><br /> </p><p><br /> 14 </p> </td> <td>&#160; <p>continued Saturday forward </p><p>got at Anstrys{?} on afs &amp; lbs N.C. turnip seed on afe{?} at Lonys wller 10 rugs at Miss 5. Myrtle called last night bell ray ned. Around chivalrid Sam McRee in evening. Wilie finished clipping sheep to-day. I went down town at night in buggy </p><p>Sunday </p><p>Fine sunny day warm. Mr. McViar preached in AM from Ecodes 20.1 comment service of series of sermons on ten commandments at evening service a fine alarm broke up our church gathering it was a fire in years block but was soon put out. Messing {illegible?} </p><p>Monday </p><p>Fine sunny warm day clouded over by evening thunder lightning and rain. we sowed some more turnips and worked more land I went to Kenny Orr's funeral in P.M. Jennie &amp; Eernest Sandham and little Norman up for dinner also mother who was up last night. Mary got at steels on aps dres yards $1.27 lemons 5 salmon 15 pd lrsianst &amp; roe root 25. </p><p>Tuesday </p><p>Fine in AM raining at noon cleared off again. Willie plowed some more turnip land. Madams Milne and Dewdham and Helan &amp; Norman up for tea. Willie got at Watts $1.25 spool 44 needle 5 mandir{?faded} at Mr. Desmoth 20 oil enps{?} 25 paint brush at Manies m afe 25 turnip hoe 40 and wier 35 n afe. I senffeed menyols in AM. </p> </td> <td>&#160;</td> <td>&#160; <p>851 </p><p><br /> </p><p><br /> </p><p><br /> </p><p><br /> </p><p><br /> </p><p><br /> </p><p><br /> </p><p><br /> </p><p><br /> </p><p><br /> </p><p><br /> </p><p>851 </p> </td> <td>&#160; <p>77 </p><p><br /> </p><p><br /> </p><p><br /> </p><p><br /> </p><p><br /> </p><p><br /> </p><p><br /> </p><p><br /> </p><p><br /> </p><p><br /> </p><p><br /> </p><p>77 </p> </td> <td>&#160; <p>877 </p><p><br /> </p><p><br /> </p><p><br /> </p><p><br /> </p><p><br /> </p><p>1 </p><p><br /> </p><p><br /> </p><p><br /> </p><p><br /> </p><p>1 </p><p>880 </p> </td> <td>&#160; <p>37 </p><p><br /> 15 </p><p><br /> </p><p><br /> </p><p><br /> </p><p><br /> 00 </p><p><br /> </p><p><br /> 5 </p><p>40 </p><p><br /> 79 </p><p>76 </p> </td> </tr> </tbody></table></div> <div class="mw-parser-output"><p>Rosmead Diary </p> <table> <tbody><tr> <td>1904</td> <td></td> <td></td> <td>Received</td> <td>Paid</td> </tr> <tr> <td>June</td> <td>15</td> <td>Wednesday forward. Fine sunny day. We got some more turnip drills made and some sowed. Mrs Thomas Wilkie up for dinner. Bella painted ceiling of dining room and I put on screen door making it larger.</td> <td>851.77</td> <td>880.76</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>16</td> <td>Thursday. Fine sunny day warm sun. We sowed some more turnips and worked land. I thinned mangols in PM. Mother and Feather up for tea. Bella and Mrs. Tom Wilkie at Guelph to-day excursion to Model Farm. Expenses as follows fare 50 st car 10 cups etc 25 bustle 50 collar 23 silk 12 collar 15 Willie bought meat at Mills 15.</td> <td></td> <td>.85 <p>1.00 </p> .15</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>17</td> <td>Friday. Fine sunny day. Worked turnip land thinned mangols etc. Bella and Mary downtown in AM got at Phillips on afc {illegible} wall paper. Paid H.B. Webster for service Daisy $5.00</td> <td></td> <td>5.00</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>18</td> <td>Saturday. Fine sunny day warm. We finished turnips to-day. Willie took to Russells 41 lbs wool @18 7.38. paper at Phillips on afc lime juice 15. Bridle at McDermotts mended 25 salt at Armstrongs 10 also 1 bag flour on afc, Mr &amp; Mrs Lennox here for dinner. Willie and I drove up to Taylors to see cattle. We washed in river.</td> <td>7.38</td> <td>15 25</td> </tr> <tr> <td>1904</td> <td></td> <td></td> <td>859.15</td> <td>888.16</td> </tr> </tbody></table><table></table></div> <div class="mw-parser-output"><p>Rosmead Diary </p> <table> <tbody><tr> <td>1904</td> <td></td> <td></td> <td>Received</td> <td>Paid</td> </tr> <tr> <td>June</td> <td>19</td> <td>Sunday Forward<br /> Fine sunny day. Mr McVicar preached in A.M. from Exodus 20:3 1st commandment and in evening from text "Saved yet so as by fire." Dr Abraham spoke on Termperance in St Andrews to united aftermeeting. {illegible} 25</td> <td>859.15</td> <td>888.16<br /> <br />25</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>20</td> <td>Monday<br /> Fine in AM clouded over rained heavy most PM. Willie plowed rape land No 4 I thinned mangols. Fraser Fisher over thinning mangols after dinner we were stopped by rain.</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>21</td> <td>Tuesday<br /> Raining heavy in AM cleared off in PM then about six o'clock dark thunder shower vivid lightning heavy rain. We thinned mangols Fraser here all day. Willie took wagon box of straw down to Besse got harness mended 10 neck yoke 15 Willie Cuffled corn in P.M.</td> <td></td> <td>25</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>22</td> <td>Wednesday<br />Fine sunny day. Willie brought up load manure from Steels We thinned mangols rest of day. Bella Mary and I drove over to Elora and back in evening. Big celebration in Elora to-day and to-morrow.</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>23</td> <td>Thursday<br />Fine sunny day slight breeze</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td>859.15</td> <td>888.66</td> </tr> </tbody></table><table></table></div> <div class="mw-parser-output"><p>Rosmead Diary </p> <table> <tbody><tr> <td>1904</td> <td></td> <td></td> <td>Received</td> <td>Paid</td> </tr> <tr> <td>June</td> <td>23</td> <td>continued Thursday Forward<br />Fraser Fisher here all day he and I thinned mangols. Willie at Road work on T.L. {town line} to-day with team &amp; waggon. Mother up in PM. We drove around the block with Jennie in cart training her.</td> <td>859.15</td> <td>888.66</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>24</td> <td>Friday<br />Fine sunny day. We finished our road work to-day. I stayed at pit and Willie hauled gravel six loads. Father brought up the 3 calves that were at home and got supper here. Mary down town got at Steels on afc dress goods at Woods dress goods 65 groceries 10</td> <td></td> <td>75</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>25</td> <td>Saturday<br />Sunny day very warm. We thinned mangols and pulled mustard out of S. Field. I went downtown at night. Dave McIntyre home to-day.</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>26</td> <td>Sunday<br />Fine sunny day. Mr McVicar preached in AM from Exodus 20 4 to 6 and in evening from a sermon in The Jubilee. Auntie &amp; Dave at home for dinner.</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>27</td> <td>Monday<br />Sunny day Willie plowed rape land. I scuffled corn and potatoes and thinned mangols. We cut lawn with mower. Bella and I drove down in evening saw Dr James Ross &amp; wife at Fathers.</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td>859.15</td> <td>889.41</td> </tr> </tbody></table><table></table></div> <div class="mw-parser-output"><p>Rosmead Diary </p> <table> <tbody><tr> <td>1904</td> <td></td> <td></td> <td>Received</td> <td>Paid</td> </tr> <tr> <td>June</td> <td>28</td> <td>Tuesday Forward<br />Fine day sunny looked like rain. Willie plowed rape land &amp; scuffled mangols. I drove up cousin Lettie Ross and uncle Jim they and Dr James, Dave and Auntie McIntyre and another up for dinner. Meat at Mills 68 sugar 32. We drove around with Jennie at night Rake at Nichols 10</td> <td>859.15</td> <td>889.41<br /><br />68<br />32<br />10</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>29</td> <td>Wednesday<br />Fine sunny in AM looked like rain all PM a heavy thunder storm and rain after six o'clock. Willie took down 10 bags chop Curliss also 80 lbs wool to Steels @ 19 cts lb trade $15.20. Brought up hay sulky rake Frost &amp; Wood from station then went down for chop 50 cts. Eddie Nichol and I went around supper Nichol canvassing for increased subscription to general fund of church results averaged about $3.00 per family. Jack Chapman brought load stove coal. Willie disked rape land. He got straw hat at Steels 15</td> <td>13.20</td> <td>50<br /><br />15</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>30</td> <td>Thursday<br />Thunder lightning and rain last night also in PM fine in AM. Besse put up sulky rake this morning We worked rape land cut weeds etc. Willie drove down for mother after dinner got tug mended 5 2 {illegible} 10 He also went down at night got at Steels dress goods 23 tacks at {Wilsters?} 5</td> <td></td> <td>15<br />28</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td>874.35</td> <td>891.59</td> </tr> </tbody></table><table></table></div> <div class="mw-parser-output"><p>Rosmead Diary </p> <table> <tbody><tr> <td>1904</td> <td></td> <td></td> <td>Received</td> <td>Paid</td> </tr> <tr> <td>July</td> <td>1</td> <td>Friday Forward<br />Dominion day. Cloudy most of day a little rain in AM heavy in P.M. Ross Newman and Jno McDonald home in AM the former thinning mangols latter helping with drain in No 4. Father up to-day. Willie brought up 503 in tiles and 302 1/2 in from station. Received from D. Clark for oats $2.00</td> <td>874.35<br /><br /><br />2.00</td> <td>891.59</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>2</td> <td>Saturday<br />Fine sunny cool day. We worked at drain to-day. Ross Newman up all day and Jack Kerr in PM they thinned carrots we all pulled mustard in South field in PM. paid Ross on afc $1.00 Jack in full 30 cts. Sm Barnet and wife here for tea with {illegible} of frisky horses. Willie down town at night got at Russells sugar 1.00 rape seed 32 buttons 10 ribbon 8 <s>tapioca 10</s> buttons 7.</td> <td></td> <td><br />1.00<br />.30<br /><br />1.50<br />7</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>3</td> <td>Sunday<br />Cool sunny day. Sacrement Sunday. Mr McVicar preached in A.M. from Nevertheless the foundation of God standeth sure, and Mr Scott of {illegible} in evening to united congregation from Matt 6:6. Dave and Arthur and their wives home Ch. call 25</td> <td></td> <td><br /><br />.25</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>4</td> <td>Monday<br />Fine in AM two heavy thunder storms in PM and heavy rain. I took down 4 pigs to {Schar's?} Milton Gibson went with</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td>876.35</td> <td>894.71</td> </tr> </tbody></table><table></table></div> <div class="mw-parser-output"><p>Rosmead Diary </p> <table> <tbody><tr> <td>1904</td> <td></td> <td></td> <td>Received</td> <td>Paid</td> </tr> <tr> <td>July</td> <td>4</td> <td>continued Monday Forward<br />one he helped me put on 2063 in tiles. we got 3 lbs beefstake 45. Ross Newman and Willie hoed corn in AM. Fraser fisher over in PM they were all stopped by rain about 3 o'clock. Bella and Mary down in PM got at Russells dress goods 1.00 Boots got May 13 1.00 hat got May 28 2.90 Took down 13 day &amp; 5 5 yds oilcloth $1.25 Hogs 810 @490 39.70</td> <td>876.35<br /><br /><br />1.87<br />39.70</td> <td>894.71<br />.45<br /><br />2.00<br />2.90<br />1.25</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>5</td> <td>Tuesday<br />Fine sunny day we worked at drain all day. Bella and Mary down town in PM got at Russells 5 yds @ 37 1/2 on afc at Phillips on afc potash 40 comb 35 malt {illegible} 25 paid for {gelatine?} 15 at Mennioes on afc paint 40 tacks 30 turpintine 10 vinegar 5 at Watts on afc paper neck 50 curtain poles 80. We took Jennie down to Ball game</td> <td></td> <td>.15</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>6</td> <td>Wednesday<br />Rain last night nearly all AM and in evening again very heavy at times. We put on screen door etc. I went down in PM in buggy got Willie's boots at McBeth 20</td> <td></td> <td>.20</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>7</td> <td>Thursday<br />Fine day sunny and cloudy a few drops rain in P.M. Ross Newmand and William Gibson up all day finished corn thinned some turnips. Mother Mrs. Ritchie and Mrs. Forsythe up for tea. We got cream tartar 10 1 1/2 gal Am coal oil 38. 1 doz eggs Mrs. Ritchie 14 cultivator iron 30 cts</td> <td><br /><br />14</td> <td><br /><br />48<br />30</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td>918.06</td> <td>902.44</td> </tr> </tbody></table><table></table></div> <div class="mw-parser-output"><p>Rosmead Diary </p> <table> <tbody><tr> <td>1904</td> <td></td> <td></td> <td>Received</td> <td>Paid</td> </tr> <tr> <td>July</td> <td>8</td> <td>Friday Forward<br />Fine sunny day. Garfield Boyle Ross Newman and Milton Gibson hoeing turnips all day I hoed with them and Willie Scuffled with Jennie Bell Mary and I drove up to see cattle at Wilson came around by home.</td> <td>918.06</td> <td>902.45</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>9</td> <td>Saturday<br />Cloudy in morning middle of AM started to rain continued till noon very heavy a little more in evening. Jim {illegible} hoed a drill turnips and I hoed till rain. Willia harrowed rape land. Cut wood etc in PM. High and Walter Cameron got tea {illegible} on away to Galt driving. Paid Ross Newman 1.00 and M. Gibson .50 on afc</td> <td></td> <td>1.50</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>10</td> <td>Sunday<br />Fine sunny day. Mr McVicar preached in AM from Ex 20 3rd commandment and in evening from Act 13.1 1st of series of sermons on preachers to {crowds?} John of the golden tongue. {llegible}</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>11</td> <td>Monday<br />Very warm sunny day. Jim Ferrel Earl Gordon Roy Wansborough Ross Rewman and Milton Gibson hoeing turnips all day. I hoed with them. Willie down town got at Mills meat 47 at Steels groceries 55 tea 20 at Mennie's on afc {illegible} &amp; oil paid Ross &amp; Milt in full $2.40 Jim Ferral 15 Bob Tindale and Miss Daley down on</td> <td></td> <td>1.22<br /><br />2.75</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td>918.06</td> <td>907.91</td> </tr> </tbody></table><table></table></div> <div class="mw-parser-output"><p>Rosmead Diary </p> <table> <tbody><tr> <td>1904</td> <td></td> <td></td> <td>Received</td> <td>Paid</td> </tr> <tr> <td>July</td> <td>11</td> <td>continued Monday Forward<br />evening Hugh and Walter Cameron called on way home from Galt in evening. We cut two rounds hay in No 1 E in evening.</td> <td>918.06</td> <td>907.91</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>12</td> <td>Tuesday<br />Very heavy rain this morning vivid lightning and thunder dome of bank struck. Cloudy most day. I went down in buggy and up to Rogersons to see his hay loader. In PM I took load straw down to Steels and ten bags chop to mill Willie cut some more hay in evening</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>13</td> <td>Wednesday<br />Fine sunny day cool. Newman Gibson, Ferral, Knox &amp; Smillie hoeingturnips all day. We hoed also. Besse up talking side delivery rape and loader. I went down for chop 50. Dave McIntyre &amp; wife Nellie and Auntie and the two Helens up for tea. butter cheque 14.75 Paid Boyle for turnip hoeing 45</td> <td><br />14.75</td> <td>.50<br /><br /><br />.45</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>14</td> <td>Thursday<br />Fine day sunny and cloudy looked like rain at times did sprinkle a few drops. Willie brought up from Besse side delivery rake and loader and he came up. We helped him put rake together he got dinner here in PM we tried it and Rogersons loader got in 5 loads. Ross Newman and Jim Fernal hoeing in AM helping with hay in PM. Paid them on afc 1.00 Ross 50 cts Jim Willie got plate for mower 5 Flora pigged yesterday 11</td> <td></td> <td>1.50<br />.05</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td>932.81</td> <td>910.41</td> </tr> </tbody></table><table></table></div> <div class="mw-parser-output"><p>Rosmead Diary </p> <table> <tbody><tr> <td>1904</td> <td></td> <td></td> <td>Received</td> <td>Paid</td> </tr> <tr> <td>July</td> <td>15</td> <td>Friday<br />Fine sunny day. Milton Gibson hoeing to day at 60 cts Jim Fernal up hoeing I hoed all day. Willie went down for our old rake from Besse and Raked rakings in No 1E and {corded?} them. In PM Stanley Clark finished scuffling turnips and drilled up some potatoes. Willie hoed in PM. We drove Jennie out in cart in evening</td> <td>932.81</td> <td>910.41</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>16</td> <td>Saturday<br />Fine sunny warm day Stanley Clark and I thinned turnips in AM and Willie finished drilling potatoes and corn. In PM we both hoed. Rogerson got lend of mower Willie took his loader up in evening and brought back mower then we took in hay Willie raked yesterday. Ross Newman up in evening gave him 1.00 for Milton and .50 in full for self</td> <td></td> <td><br />1.50</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>17</td> <td>Sunday<br />Exceedingly warm close day hot sunshine all day. I stayed at home in AM. Mr McVicar preached in AM from Exodus 20.8 to 11 4th commandment and in evening from Luke 5.15 {illegible} a sermon on Whitfield. lightning at night.</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>18</td> <td>Monday<br />Very warm sunny day. I filled in drains and Willie harrowed rape land. In PM I made drills and sowed rape and Willie cut hay in No 1.E. Willie down town at night</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td></td><td></td> <td>932.81</td> <td>911.91</td> </tr> </tbody></table><table></table></div> <div class="mw-parser-output"><p>Rosmead Diary </p><p>1904 Recieved Paid </p><p>July 18 autumn Monday Forward 9328| 91| 9| </p><p>got at Besse's guard for mower 25 </p><p>19 Tuesday </p><p>Very warm sunny day. I took down 7 bags chop to Curtis got dinner at home brought up chop after dinner. 55 spool at Longs 4 In PM we took in 4 loads hay with loader Father up in PM drove for us. Sold cream to Jackson 50 cts. H.Wyness hoeing 50 </p><p>20 Wednesday </p><p>Fine sunny day. cooler. Jno McDonald up all day. We cut some more hay drilled some and sowed some more rape thinned 3 rows turnips and hauled in 12 or 14 loads hay. Father up in PM driving. Willie drove them down in evening in buggy. Amstrong brought up 500 lbs salt 2.00 and bag flour afc. </p><p>21 Thursday </p><p>Cloudy and a few drops rain in morning cleared off fine sunny day. Jno McDonald up all day. We finished drilling for rape sowed some more hoed 2 1/2 drills turnips put {illegible} green on potatoes took in five loads hay cut some more. Paid Earl Gordon for hoeing 50 to Satyr calved to day red "Tufty" Mother up in PM Ab Campbell driving team in pm </p><p>22 Friday Fine in AM clouded over rained a few drops about six. Ab. Campbell over </p><p>933.31 913.55 </p></div> <div class="mw-parser-output"><p>1904 Rosmead Diary </p> <table> <tbody><tr> <td>Received</td> <td>Paid</td> </tr> <tr> <td>933.31</td> <td>913.55</td> </tr> <tr> <td>1.00</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>3.75</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>1.58</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>0.40</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>1.12</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>0.45</td> </tr> <tr> <td>934.31</td> <td>920.85</td> </tr> </tbody></table> July 22 Continued Friday forword all day driving. I finished sowing rake and Willie cut some more hay them we hauled in 8 or 9 loads and coaled up {illegible} was left A raked {illegible} <h3><span class="mw-headline" id="23_Saturday">23 Saturday</span></h3><p>Rain last night and part of AM cloudy day. cool. We worked in barn in AM fixing hay fork etc. In PM we hoes turnips. {illegible} Sargent got load straw W. Magwood hauled it for home got $1.00 for it. Willie downtown at night paid Jr. M. Donald for work $3.75 </p><h3><span class="mw-headline" id="24_Sunday">24 Sunday</span></h3><p>Fine in A.M. hot sun and dark clouds in PM thunder storm heavy rain and some hail from sir {illegible} P.M. no services in churches in consequence. Mr M.. Vicar preached in AM from 5th commandemen. I went to Mrs. Jun Hamilton fineral in PM she was buried in Cannal Cemetary I drove up as far as {illegible} School 'Dick' Carter with me. </p><h3><span class="mw-headline" id="25_Monday">25 Monday</span></h3><p>Sunny and cloudy rained come evening. We {illegible} turnips pain greened potatos and took in 21 loads hay 8 ls other barn. Bella &amp; Mary downtown on PM got at Steils shirting $1.58 {illegible} goods $1.12 at Armstongs 25 cts wheat {illegibe} cheese 15 meat at Mills 45 </p><table> </table></div> <div class="mw-parser-output"><p>1904 Rosmead Diary </p><p>Received </p><p>934|31 </p> <hr /><p>931|41 </p><p><br /> Paid </p><p>920|85 </p><p>1|00 </p><p>1|10 </p><p>|68 </p><p>2|30 </p><p>4|90 </p> <hr /><p>929|73 </p><p>July 26 Tuesday Forward </p><p>Fine sunny warm day. Jim Femal Ross Newman and Melton Gilson hoing all day Ab Campbell over in PM driving. We hoed turnips in AM. In PM Willie and Am brought over 3 loads hay to other barn 2 pitched them off and hoed between loads. Father up in PM Willie drove him down in evening. Willie cut some more hay in No 1 W in evening. </p><p><br /> 27 Wednesday </p><p>Rain last night againg sunny in AM dounded over in PM thunder lightning heavy rain at night. Ross Newman up allday Jim Femal hoing today. We thinned turnips and got in hey we cut last night 5 loads Am Campbell here in PM. Father up in PM. Paid Ross Newman on {illegible} $1.00 Bob Lindale and I raked and coaled up most of Mrs Dunns hay after supper. Sold to Jackson cream $1.10 </p><p><br /> 28 Thursday </p><p>Raining last night and some in AM cleared off by PM Willie took 10 bags chop to Wilsons 30cts. oil 18 Bella downtown in PM got her dress at Mrs Bartya $165 at Steels dress stuff 65 her fridele in a can 15 sugar $4.75 Mother up in PM. We thinned some more turnips brought up load wood from {illegible}. Ross Newman up for load wood </p></div> <div class="mw-parser-output"><p>1904 Rosmead Diary </p><p>Received </p><p>935|41 </p><p>|60 </p> <hr /><p>936|01 </p><p>Paid </p><p>929|73 </p><p>1|00 </p><p>3|50 </p><p>1|03 </p> <hr /><p>935|26 </p><p>July 29 Friday Forward </p><p>Fine sunny day Milton Ross &amp; Jim hoing turnips to-day. Am Campbell over in P.M. driving. Willie raked up last of No 1 and cut some beech stump field In PM are finished No 13 loads took one to other barn after tea then brought over load from stump field in evening. Sold to Jackson cream {illegible} 60. Paid Gatson on {illegible} 75 Jim Femal 25 </p><p>30 Saturday </p><p>Fine in AM clouded over looked loke rain Milton. Ross, Jim, and Am. have to day Am driving not hoeing. We got in H loads hay all that was cut in stump field Willie at Picks raising of and sills at one o'clock at at Magwoods in eveing paid Ross 1 00 Milton 60 Jim 40 Ab 1 50. Mary downtown in PM got at Steels brooke 25 waisting 37 shaker flamel 1H spods 9 velvet 8 </p><p>31 Sunday </p><p>Fine sunny most day looked like rain in PM rained a little Mr M Vicar preached in Am from the 6th commandement and in evening from text there was a man sent from Gog whose name was John a sermon in John Wesby last of his preachers to the crowd sermon July has been very wet month poor haying weather lots of hat not cut yet </p></div> <div class="mw-parser-output"><p>1904 Rosmead Diary </p><p>Received </p><p>936|01 </p> <hr /><p> 936|01 </p><p>Paid </p><p>935|26 </p><p>|42 </p><p>1|64 </p> <hr /><p>937|32 </p><p>August 1 Monday forward </p><p>Rine sunny day. Fergus Curie holiday. Father up all day I drove him down in evening. We finished tinning turnips today. Finished haying cut rest of stump field in morning side rakes it {illegible} in PM and took it in in two loads put on with loader. </p><p>2 Tuesday </p><p>Rainy like all day rained some in P.M Willie finished {illegible} mangol and I got binder ready for use. In Pm we cut our full wheat and pit away mother barn side delivery rake and hay loader Bella and Mar called in Mrs Dunn in evening. Alex Stewart brought in 1 00 {illegible} Samson brand binder twine </p><p>3 Wesdesday </p><p>Fine sunny day. Willie sseuffled turnps all day I <s>coaled</s> stocked fall wheat in AM and in PM had mangols {illegible} time. Bella and Mary down at Mrs Quarrie in evning I drove them down and back I wenr dowtown to see Schar's. Mary Paid Mrs Quarrie for 3 lbs butter 42 Mary down town in AM got at Steds dress goods $1.64 </p><p>4 Thursday </p><p>Fine warm sunny day I took 4 hays down to Schario </p></div> <div class="mw-parser-output"><p>1904 Rosmead Diary </p><p>Received </p><p>936|01 </p><p>33|60 </p><p>|45 </p> <hr /><p>970|06 </p><p>Paid </p><p>937|32 </p><p>|8 </p><p>|60 </p><p>|28 </p><p>|45 </p><p>2|75 </p><p>1|00 </p> <hr /><p>942|48 </p><p>August 4 </p><p>continued Thursday Forward </p><p>they weighed 6HO lbs at 514 3360 weighing 8 Willie scuffled turnips in AM. In PM Jim Femal Dougal Mrs Jean and I hoed turnips second time and Willie went to Vicks raising Mary down toen in PM got {illegible} shod at {ilegible} 60 cheese and {illegible} 28. Fred Parlin drove aunt Mary down in PM she intends going to Yalt Saturday </p><p>5 Friday </p><p>Fine sunny day warm. I scuffled turnips and Willie and Jim Femal went to Magwoods barn raising in PM Bella and aunt Mary downtown got at Mills meat H5 add cream 45 </p><p>6 Saturday </p><p>Fine sunny day Doug and Jim up all day hoeing with Willie. I scuffled in AM Father and I took in fall wheat &amp; loads in PM. Hugh and Mrs Cameron down today the letter and Aunt Mary went to Yalt in evening train Mother up in PM. Paid Doug and Jim full $2.75 Willie down town at night paid for my watch cleaning at Calders $1.00 Besse bought Mr. Thompson binder {illegible} to see over binder as it was missing sheaves. He sharpeneed knife moved disk fixed chain etc. </p></div> <div class="mw-parser-output"><p>1904 Rosmead Diary </p><p>Received </p><p>970|06 </p><p>1|50 </p><p>13|57 </p> <hr /><p>985|13 </p><p>Paid </p><p>942|48 </p><p>|67 </p><p>|15 </p><p>105|00 </p> <hr /><p>1048|30 </p><p>August 7 Sunday Forward </p><p>Fine in AM very heavy thunder shower in PM strong wind and heavy hail chich did considerable damage Brown's barn was struck by lightning and burnt. Mr McView preached in AM from 7th commandment and in evening from text In all things he was tempted like as we are yet without sin. Auntie Mrs Sandham and Norman in for dinner. </p><p>Monday </p><p>Fine sunny most day cloudy morning cool. Bella and Willie went up to J. McSellans and back with {illegible} in {illegible} I plowed in back stump field. Chalie Fergusson called in PM. </p><p>Tuesday </p><p>Fine sunny day. cool. Frost last night Willie plowed all day in stump field I scuffled turnips. Dougal hoeing turnips in PM Uncle Willie and Walter Cameron left horse here on road to Yalt. I went down town in PM got meat at Mills 55 bread at forts 12 {illegible} at Michels 15 got hamers mended at McDermath gave Father cheques for Besse to pay for loads and side delivery rake {illegible} Sold cream to Jackson $100 Ww got butter cheque today 1357 </p><p>Wednesday </p><p>Cloudy day heavy rain in AM from 10 {illegible} thunder and lightning some more rain in PM. </p></div> <div class="mw-parser-output"><p>1904 Rosmead Diary </p><p>Received </p><p>985|13 </p><p>1|20 </p> <hr /><p>986|33 </p><p>Paid </p><p>1048|30 </p><p>|20 </p><p>|85 </p><p>|5 </p> <hr /><p>1049|40 </p><p>August 10 continued Wednesday Forward </p><p>Willie plowed in stump field in AM I finished scuffling turnips Jim and Douga; hoeing turnips all {illegible} about 10 c'clock for rain. Willie and boys took load traw down to Steds and Besse and I plowed in PM. Uncle Will and Walter Cameron here in evening on road home from Yalt. Aunt Mary had operation for cancer at Yalt tea 20 </p><p>11 Thursday </p><p>Cloudy in AM muggling rain at times. cleared off sunny in PM. Jim and Doug up to-day we finished hoeing tyrnips second time finished plowing stump field hanowed it scuffled potatoes. Bella and Mary down at Aunties in PM for tea Jennie Sandham and baby there brought of Mrs Quarrue 6 lbs butter 85 </p><p>12 Friday </p><p>Fine sunny day Willie drove down in buggie helped William McKee take steer and hifer we bought from him over to home field above pump. then he got at Mennies on afe 10 lbs bluestone and at brine Kilm 5 cts limme to make Bordean mixture We than plowed clay along ditch running AE and hauled 3 or 4 loads day down to much part. In PM Jim and Doug here hoeing mangols I scuffled some sold to Jackson in evening 2 {illegible} </p><p>13 Saturday </p><p>A day of thunder lightning and heavy </p></div> <div class="mw-parser-output"><p>Rosmead Diary </p> <table> <tbody><tr> <td>1904</td> <td></td> <td></td> <td>Received</td> <td>Paid</td> </tr> <tr> <td>August</td> <td>13</td> <td>continued Saturday Forward<br />rain vivid lightning in morning cedar tree in No 3 split with lightning more barns burnt around country, another bad thunderstorm in PM, a big meteorful in evening. We worked at road hauling clay to muck part and driving rain cleaned grain etc. Paid Jim and Doug $2.00 Willie down town at night got at Steels 2 collars 25 shoe black 25</td> <td>986.33</td> <td>1049.40<br /><br /><br />2.00<br /><br />.50</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>14</td> <td>Sunday<br />Fine sunny day. Mr McVicar preached in AM from 8th commandment Tho shalt not steal and in evening from Zachariah 11.9.13.14 Call Missions {illegible}</td> <td></td> <td>1.50</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>15</td> <td>Monday<br />Fine sunny day warm in PM looked like rain some thunder in evening. Doug and Jim up all day hoeing mangols. We put {bordeau?} mixture also paris green in it on potatoes in morning I scuffled mangols and turnips and harrowed stemp field. Willie got at Foots yeast cake 25</td> <td></td> <td>.25</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>16</td> <td>Tuesday<br />Thunder lightning and heavy rain last night again dark clouds and thunder all day some rain in P.M. We hauled clay to road in AM and in PM Willie took down 10 bags pig chop got Scott shod at {Templins?} 20 harness mended etc McDermot 80 cts at Armstrongs wheat germs 25 cts on afc. I hoed mangols in PM We went up to see cattle at night</td> <td></td> <td><br />1.00</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td></td><td></td> <td>986.33</td> <td>1054.65</td> </tr> </tbody></table><table></table></div> <div class="mw-parser-output"><p>1904 Rosmead Diary </p> <table> <tbody><tr> <td>1904</td> <td></td> <td></td> <td>Received</td> <td>Paid</td> </tr> <tr> <td>August</td> <td>17</td> <td>Wednesday Forward<br />Fine sunny day. We cut most of T.L. field to-day banner oats and stooked some. I scuffled turnips in AM with Jennie. Mary down home in evening Father came up with her.</td> <td>986.33</td> <td>1054.65</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>18</td> <td>Thursday<br />Fine sunny day. Willie finished T.L. field and cut rest of Waverley oats No 7 E in AM. In PM he went down for chop 50 cts oil at Websters 18 boot mended 15 postage 2 then he {set?} six rounds in No 2 W. I finished stooking T.L. field to-day. Mother Auntie and Miss Burns up for tea.</td> <td></td> <td>.50<br />.35</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>19</td> <td>Friday<br /><s>Fine in AM</s> Cloudy day rained at night. Willie finished cutting No 2 W. I stooked up Waverley oats in AM. In PM Father up he and Willie helped me stook more than half of No 2 W. Doug and Jim up in P.M. hoeing mangols.</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>20</td> <td>Saturday<br />Rained steady all lat night. Tremendous amount of rainfall. We cleaned chop in AM in PM Willie took it down to Curtiss and brought it bak 50 also butter from Quarries 95 Paid Doug $1.00. I stooked some more in No 2 in P.M. got wet doing it. I went down town at night got from Fraser Fisher on may $8.00. Fine clear night moonlight.</td> <td></td> <td><br />1.45<br />1.00</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td>986.33</td> <td>1057.95</td> </tr> </tbody></table><table></table></div> <div class="mw-parser-output"><p>Rosmead Diary </p> <table> <tbody><tr> <td>1904</td> <td></td> <td></td> <td>Received</td> <td>Paid</td> </tr> <tr> <td>August</td> <td>21</td> <td>Sunday Forward<br />Fine sunny day. Mr McVicar preached in AM from 9th commandment and in evening from Matt 1.21. Ch coll [church collection] $1.00</td> <td>986.33</td> <td>1057.95</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>22</td> <td>Monday<br />Rained very heavy last night and this morning again, cleared off in PM sunny. We did sundry jobs in AM put coal oil and lard on suckling pigs to kill lice etc etc. In PM we stooked up rest of No 2 then hauled 3 loads earth to road. Mary and Bella downtown in PM in buggy got at Steels on afc dress goods $1.45 soap 25 groceries at Fopots 15 meat at Mills 52 castor oil at Phillips 10.</td> <td></td> <td><br /><br />.25<br />.67<br />.10</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>23</td> <td>Tuesday<br />Fine sunny day. In AM I {fired?} out some of No 6 E and Willie harrowed stump field and scuffled turnips in PM We hauled earth to road and brought up load wood from bush.</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>24</td> <td>Wednesday<br />Fine sunny day. We hauled earth to road in AM and in PM went to see Lacrosse match between Thistles and Techumses latter beat 2 to 1 admittance for both 50 cts. Mrs John Wilkie up for dinner and supper. We started to cut around south field upper half after tea <s>I</s> got stuck in middle wet ground</td> <td></td> <td><br />.50</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td>986.33</td> <td>1060.47</td> </tr> </tbody></table><table></table></div> <div class="mw-parser-output"><p>1904 Rosmead Diary </p><p>Received </p><p>986|33 </p><p>61|15 </p> <hr /><p>1047|48 </p><p>Paid </p><p>1060|47 </p><p>|12 </p><p>|50 </p><p>|75 </p><p>|25 </p> <hr /><p>1062|09 </p><p>August 25 Thursday Forward </p><p>Fine in AM rained at noon cloudy PM I took down 6 pigs sold to Schario Feb 20 they weighed 1130 lbs @ 5½ balance 61.15 brought up from Beatys 3 sets slings $6.00 to be paid with straw. then we hauled in half load Bonanza oats from No 2 W and one load Banner from 7.L. field. In PM Willie took load straw down to A. Armstrong 3.00 on afc got on afc1 bag straws 1 25 Bran 50 Tomatoes 10 Mother up in PM stayed all night Father went to Mildmay at noon train I went to managers meeting in church at night. </p><p>26 Friday </p><p>Fine sunny day. We hauled in six loads oats from 7.L field to-day. Bella and Mary called on Mrs Sam McKee in PM Mary bought from Guelph man bottle medicine 50 butter Mrs Quarrie 75 </p><p>27 Saturday </p><p>Fine sunny day. We hauled in 8 loads from 7.L field and one load Waverly No 7E. Doug up hoeing and helping in mow to-day. Father came home from Mildmay to-day he came up in PM helped with sheaves etc. </p><p>28 Sunday </p><p>Fine sunny day lightning at night. Mr. McVicar preached in AM from 10th commandment thus ending the series and in evening from Romans 7.19 church collection 25 </p></div> <div class="mw-parser-output"><p>1904 Rosmead Diary </p><p><br /> Received </p><p>1047|48 </p> <hr /><p>1047|48 </p><p>Paid </p><p>1062|09 </p><p>|75 </p><p>|85 </p><p>|53 </p> <hr /><p>1064|24 </p><p>August 29 Monday Forward </p><p>Fine sunny day Willie cut {illegible} oats in S. field. I scuffled turnips. Father up in P.M. we hauled in 2 loads {illegible} oats after supper. I drove Father down in {illegible} </p><p>30 Tuesday </p><p>Fine sunny day. Willie finished cutting No 2 in AM and I scuffled some mangols in PM we hauled in six loads {illegible} oats from No 2 and one Waverly finishing than Father up in PM helping. May down town in PM got at Mills meat 51 at {illegible} walnut oil 10 groceries at Armstongs 25 {illegible} 9 </p><p>31 Wednesday </p><p>Fine day sunny and cloudy. We hauled in six loads of {illegible} oats finishing tan then stocked up Joesnette in S field {illegible} Clark and Hay here for tea. </p><p>September 1 Thursday </p><p>Some rain last night cloudy {illegible} day a little rain in PM and evening. I disked stump field in AM and Willie disked et again in PM Willie fot tooth filled in AM at Reids 50 paid McDemott for hams etc. 35 fot at C Groved m afe 3 balls {illegible} @ 13 cts and {illegible} casting. Bella down in PM got at Armstrongs spices and vinegar 53 she brought up Mrs Knox and mother for tea and drove them down again. i stocked up some more {illegible} S field. </p></div> <div class="mw-parser-output"><p>1904 Rosmead Diary </p><p>Received </p><p>1047|48 </p> <hr /><p>1047|48 </p><p>Paid </p><p>1064|24 </p><p>|35 </p><p>|90 </p><p>|10 </p> <hr /><p>1065|50 </p><p>September 2 Friday Forward </p><p>Heavy rain last night again warm daycloudy some sunshine in PM then thunder storm and rain again. Willie plowed in No 63 with 4 horses {illegible} plor to-day. I stocked up in S field etc. Bella and Mary at Mrs. R Curlis for tea Willie brought them up in buggy </p><p>3 Saturday </p><p>Cloudy in AM sunny in PM. We scuffled some turnips plowed in No 63 and turned oats sheaves in No 2. Mary down in AM with Lucy Brought Aunt Mary from station she came from Yalt. Willie down town at night got at Mannis 10 cts {illegible} 10 cts snaps at Armstongs can {illegible} 15 Mary got better at Mrs Quarrie 90 cts. Nellie Paulin and Eveline Blair came down in PM in the Calter Pheaton stayed all night. </p><p>4 Sunday </p><p>Fine sunny day cool Mr McVicar preached in AM a sermon on desiscion of House of Lord {illegible} on free church case giving less then 30 mintes night to 50 million of dollar text "whether one member suffers all suffer with it". Mr R. Blythe of B.B. preached in evenibg to united congregation in St Andres at night from Mark 16:15. The misses Blair Paulin went hom in evening. {illegible} 10 </p><p>5 Monday </p><p>Some rain last night cloudy morning cleared off fine sunny in PM. </p></div> <div class="mw-parser-output"><p>1904 Rosmead Diary </p><p>Received </p><p>1047|48 </p> <hr /><p>1047|48 </p><p>1065|59 </p><p>|10 </p><p>|40 </p><p>|5 </p><p>|45 </p><p>|60 </p><p>|75 </p> <hr /><p>1067|94 </p><p>September 5 continued Monday Forward </p><p>We cut almost all of Brogislin oats in S. field when tongue of binder broke. I stocked up. after tea we hauled in load from No 2. Jersey 'Ladysmith' calved this morning how a dull and hifer the hifer dried. Laterday. </p><p>6 Tuesday </p><p>Fine sunny day. Willie wheeled down to Marnies in morning got 6 bolts for binder toungue 10 cts we mended it and finisjed cutting oats in S field thus finishing cutting. we hauled in 8 loads Jeanette oats from S field today. Father up in PM helping us. </p><p>7 Wednesday </p><p>Fine in AM clouded over in PM thunder lightning and rain about 5 o'clock. We took in rest of Black oats 2 lods and rest of No 2 4 loads finished just before the rain Willie paid Douf McLean in full 40 cts Mary down in PM got buns 5 cts she brought up aunt Mary. We went up to see the cattle at night with Scott. </p><p>8 thursday </p><p>Cloudy day. Willie {illegible} full wheat land tunic and I stocked up rest of S field We got chop 9 bgs 45 at Curlirs took down 665 lbs oats @ 33 bushel and 156 lbs wheat to Armstrong on {illegible} and ggot map brushed plums <s>65</s> 65 tomatoes 35 and paid for {illegible} Graham flour 10 oatmeal 10 soup 5 vinigar 10 meat at Vicks 25 rubber and corks 10. Jones and {illegible} {illegible} 95. uncle Willie took aunt Mary home to-day. Mother up in PM </p></div> <div class="mw-parser-output"><p>1904 Rosmead Diary </p><p>Received </p><p>1047|48 </p><p>16|25 </p><p>2|70 </p> <hr /><p>1066|43 </p><p>Paid </p><p>1067|94 </p><p>|75 </p><p>1|00 </p><p>|25 </p><p>1|00 </p> <hr /><p>1070|94 </p><p>September 9 Friday </p><p>Fine sunny day cool. We hauled back 4 loads manure to wheat land with Allan spreader in AM. Willie took Jennie up to Alland but D. Allan brought it back {illegible} In PM we hauled in 5 loads oats from S field Butter cheque for August 1625 </p><p>10 Saturday </p><p>Misty morning cloudy forenoon gradually cleared off fine sunny P.M. We hauled oat 9 loads manure to wheat land woth spreade in S field 3 loads. Bella frove father up to Jennies Hamilton to see about telle up some land they have. Sold to {illegible} McKee 210lbs oats @ 1cts lb $2.70 Butter from Mrs Quarrie 75 cts </p><p>11 Sunday </p><p>Fine sunny day clouded over by evening wind storm thunder lightning and rain in church time. Mr McVicar preached in AM from {illegible} 2.18.19 and in evening from Lamentations 3:26. {illegible} </p><p>12 Monday </p><p>Fine sunny day. cool. We hauled with spreader to wheat land 13 loads manure S field fence between us and {illegible} through bush as {illegible} cattle got through we strung {illegible} {illegible} along Mary and Bella down town in PM got at Stubs on {illegible} dress govels $2.24 at {illegible} 10 cts vinegar {illegible} of Phillip 15 Mary gave two weeks ago $1.00 for present to Miss Smellie who is going to {illegible} to live. </p></div> <div class="mw-parser-output"><p>1904 Rosmead Diary </p><p>Received </p><p>1066|43 </p> <hr /><p>1066|43 </p><p>Paid </p><p>1070|94 </p><p>14|25 </p><p>|19 </p><p>|40 </p><p>30|00 </p><p>|2 </p> <hr /><p>1115|80 </p><p>September 13 Tuesday forward </p><p>Fine sunny day cool. We hauled 3 more loads 27 in all to wheat land then disked mat of it {illegible} harrowed it and sowed {illegible} {illegible} Golden shaft wheat got at Bob Lindales. We also scuffled turnips. Sam McKee came for spreaderin evening </p><p>14 Wednesday </p><p>Raining most AM misty cleared off late P.M. Willie at Rowe thrashing AM and half of PM. I drove down in buggy got tooth treated at Reids got at Armstrongs rice 25 Paid Dr Armstong bill 14.00 Pm. we felded 13 bags oats cleaned barn etc. </p><p>15 Thursday </p><p>Cold day cloudy in AM sunny in PM Willie at Magwoods thrashing in AM and at Jack Mckee in PM I finished sowing fall wheat in AM and cut 8 rows corn in PM. Mother up in PM Bella and Mary drove her down and got at Stuls velvet 19 {illegible} and dress goods on ap 8.39 </p><p>16 Friday </p><p>Cold sunny and cloudy very windy. Willie over at {illegible} McKewws in AM helpingin with straw. I disked in No 6 E. In PM Willietook down chop 40 cts and brought up load {illegible}up with 2 calved we got from McKee $30.00 that were down home. I pulled load {illegible} we took it in after supper postage 2 </p></div> <div class="mw-parser-output"><p>To transcribe this in table format enter the diarist's words within the html coding in the following manner (or go to “Tips on Transcribing” on our website to learn how to use a word-html converter.) </p><p><br /> Rosmead Diary </p> <table> <tbody><tr> <td>1904</td> <td>Received</td> <td>Paid</td> </tr> <tr> <td>September 17 Saturday forward Fine sunny warm day. Willie plowed A.M. Perrin plow. 4 horses. I went down got tooth filled at Reids and one pulled sent 3.00 to Stede Briggs Co for grinder. stamp and express order 5. got a C. Grover in aft 2 rubbers for separator 20cts In P.M. Willie took chop to {I/} Hamilton he got chopped yesterday from 1200 lbs oats sold to him got at Nichols 2 shears 90 at Minnies coal oil 30 shear 35. We haul up load wood from bush then load corn. I scuffled turnips with Jennie in PM Mary paid Jim {Fernal?} 15 cts</td> <td>1066.43</td> <td>1115.80<br />3.00 <br />.05<br />.90<br />.65<br />.15</td> </tr> <tr> <td>18 Sunday. Raining in AM cloudy day. {Bro} Cormie preached in AM from {Bro?} 18.36. first clause and {Bro?} Fergusson in evening from Matt parable of Hidden Treasure Ch collection $5.05 We all went down at night.</td> <td></td> <td>5.05</td> </tr> <tr> <td>19 Monday Fine sunny day. I plowed with Jennie and Scott {No 6?} in AM. Willie paid Bob Jimdale for full {on heat?} ($6.00) Reids {afe?} $10.50 {harness?} mended at Mr. Dennots 30 cts. In PM Willie plowed and I pulled pease with scythe we brought {in?} load with us. Willie got {rumbling?} wheat {gummy/germs?} 25 and bag {illegible}</td> <td></td> <td>16.30<br />.30</td> </tr> <tr><td>20 Tuesday Cloudy in AM thunder lightning and heavy shower about {10/11?} oclock. Willie plowed in {No6?} and I cut corn we brought home a load. {hum/rum?} and might. I finished cutting corn. Butter {from?} Jennie 80 cts</td> <td></td> <td>.80</td> </tr> </tbody></table><table></table></div> <div class="mw-parser-output"><p>Rosmead Diary </p> <table> <tbody><tr> <td>1904</td> <td>Received</td> <td>Paid</td> </tr> <tr> <td>September 21 Wednesday {Forword/Forward?} White frost this morning ice on water cloudy AM time sunny PM but cold day. Edith {Dirk?}. {Canie?} Semple and Miss McKnee maimed to-day also another wedding. I plowed No 6 in AM and Willie got tooth pulled at Reids paid him in full $1.00. In PM Willie plowed No 6 and I {pulled rest?} of {lease?}. We brought over two loads corn to-day.</td> <td></td> <td>1.00</td> </tr> <tr> <td>22 Thursday Very hard frost last night fine sunny day. Willie took straw down to Besse also 12 and brought {out?} load manure which I spread on J. L. field. In PM he took 25 bushels oats down to mill for J. Chapman @ 34cts {illegible}and brought out load manure from {Hect?} I spread it We brought over 2 loads corn and rest of pease 1 load we plowed in No 6 all day. Mary down town in PM got at Steels dress goods 27 {illegible} express order {illegible} 8 Mary sent $5.00 to Ida Foster for wedding present. Mother up in PM.</td> <td></td> <td>.35<br />5.00</td> </tr> <tr> <td>23 Friday Cloudy and sunny to-day Jack Dix and Jim Clark over in AM we farmed and bagged 2688lbs oats for farmer at 1ctlb we also lent {Bro?} Hamilton 6bags lbs oat In PM Willie took load wood and 2 bags hen feed home and brought up load manure from Besse also Black Hawk grinding mill {illegible} 35 We plowed in No 6 in PM I spread the load manure {J/T?}. L. Then brought over 2 loads corn. Mary went down to {illegible} at night to social.</td> <td>36.85</td> <td>.35</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>1066.43</td> <td>1115.80</td> </tr></tbody></table><table></table></div> <div class="mw-parser-output"><p>Rosmead Diary </p> <table> <tbody><tr> <td>1904</td> <td>Received</td> <td>Paid</td> </tr> <tr> <td>September 24 Saturday Forward Thunder lightning rain this morning cloudy day raining at night again. We cleaned sheep pen put implements away etc Willie and Mary down Town in buggy in AM they got at Stals dress goods 30 pd at {Mannies?} both 5. I went down town at night paid Hamilton on a/c 12.00 got for oats also 10 also paid Jno Knox 50 &amp; Wamsborough 50</td> <td>1103.28<br />12.00</td> <td>1150.10<br />.30<br />.05<br />22.00<br />1.00</td> </tr> <tr> <td>25 Sunday Fine day cloudy. Mr McVicar preached in AM from Heb. 13:8. and in evening from Dan 11:34. Ch Coll 25 Hugh Cameron and Mr D. Thompson down for tea they were at hospital to see William Watson who is there.</td> <td></td> <td>.25</td> </tr> <tr> <td>26 Monday Fine sunny day cloudy in morning. Willie plowed in No 6 all day. We separated lambs from sheep docked on tails those that needed it and put lambs 16 in turnips and som land. {Schuio?} in in morning brought 11 hogs to go when ready market price black and white was 35:00 to be delivered week from Thursday and 16 lambs at 4 1/4 for november, received on them $2.00 Mary and Bella down town in PM got at Armstrongs cheese 13 order 5 at Stales 2 shirts $1.75 {culler?} 15 the 2 5 Rain sent 7.00 4 7 bone 40 {//8 nett 5 9.60?} paid cash on it 6.00*</td> <td>2.00</td> <td><del>2.00</del><br />.18<br />6.00</td> </tr> <tr><td>27 Tuesday Fine sunny day Willie took load straw to Beatties payment on slings 3.00 I plowed in No 6. Willi and Father at Jno Rutherfords funeral in PM Bella got at Steels collar 5 at Woods dress goods 30 at {Mels?} meat 20. {Jenni and Maggie {skeck?} up for tea.</td> <td>3.00</td> <td>3.00<br />.55</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>1120.28</td> <td>1183.43</td> </tr></tbody></table><table></table></div> <div class="mw-parser-output"><p>1904 Rosmead Diary </p> <table> <tbody><tr> <td>1904</td> <td></td> <td></td> <td>Received</td> <td></td> <td>Paid</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>September</td> <td>28</td> <td>Wednesday Forward</td> <td>1120</td> <td>28</td> <td>1183</td> <td>43</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td></td> <td>Fine sunny day. Mary Mother and I drove up to Camerons got dinner then got their horse and buggy and went to Mount Forest to Ida Fosters wedding. She was married to Joseph Eaton we stayed there all night. Willie plowed in No 6 to-day</td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>29</td> <td>Thursday</td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td></td> <td>Rain last night and more or less all AM cleared off in PM. We drove to Jim Lennox for dinner then called on Lizzie Wier came down called on Peter Spank and wife then down to Camerons again got tea changed rigs got home after nine o clock. Willie plowed No. 6 in P.M. Mary gave children M. Forest 10 cts Licquorice 15. </td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td>10/15</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>30</td> <td>Friday</td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td></td> <td>Sunny day very windy all day. Willie plowed in No 6 AM and I cut wood in bush and brought up load. In PM Willie and I went to Show. </td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>October</td> <td>1</td> <td>Saturday</td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td></td> <td>Fine sunny day exceedingly windy. Willie took 6 bags chop to Curliss 30 cts pd and brought up load manure from Sleets put it on 7 L then brought our load wood. In PM he plowed in No 6 Bella and I went down to church. Mr McVicar preached Coll 5. I paid C. Groves a/c $3.20 binder twine 1.90 skinner 1.00 rubbers 20 wash machine 10 sold him oats 2.20 sold Fred Bowby oats $3.95 Willie got glows at Nichols 25 refund on shoes 20 pd 5 Black pig had 10 of a litter to-day one Killed smothered</td> <td>2 3</td> <td>20 95</td> <td></td> <td>30 <p>20 </p> 5</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td>1126</td> <td>43</td> <td>1187</td> <td>23</td> </tr> </tbody></table><table></table></div> <div class="mw-parser-output"><p>1904 Rosmead Diary </p> <table> <tbody><tr> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> </tbody></table><table></table></div> <div class="mw-parser-output"><p>1904 Rosmead Diary </p> <table> <tbody><tr> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> </tbody></table><table></table></div> <div class="mw-parser-output"><p>Rosmead Diary </p><p>1905 </p><p>May 3 Wednesday Forward </p><p>Raining in morning deared if fine (bry?) P.M. very warm. malcolm at (poat?) holes to-day Willie plowed in (srein?) chop land I worked at fence got all rail fence down to gate we got in corner foot father up in evening for some cedar trees Willie drove him down in evening. </p><p>4 Thursday </p><p>Mist morning cleared (illegible) fine. (wann?) William Lindale up all day plowing Willie (culturated?) No 4 in AM. Malcolm digging (poat?) holes all day. I worked at...... </p></div> <div class="mw-parser-output"><p>Rosmead Diary </p><p>1906 </p><p>July 28 Friday Forward </p><p>Fine day sunny in AM cloudy in PM looked like rain. Willie cut nest of hay in No 5 and raked up yesterday cut. We got in a loads to-day one of than to-days cutting (illegible) Willie raked up about 6 o'clock. </p><p>29 Saturday </p><p>Rained a little last night as (illegible) rain in PM. Willie raked most of No 5 in AM In PM we finished haying all but rakings 3 loads pretty green and damp one here two to other barn. Father up in PM helping.Bella sold 1 dog egypt to Mrs (muteh?) 15 </p></div> <div class="mw-parser-output"><p>Rosmead Diary </p><p>1906 </p><p>February 6 Tuesday Forward </p><p>Very frosty day again sunny. We wraked at (tivealow?) saw machine. Willie and I went to (matnig?) at night in (mause?) at which they presented Dr Rogers with a clock and Annie Mennie with a ring as they are leaving for states. Spaired (illegible) Rutherford in full for 1 1/2 damp work at (turnulp?) $1.90 </p><p>7 Wednesday </p><p>Another cold frosty day, sunny AM gradually clouded over in PM, We finished circular saw and cut some wood with it .... </p></div> <div class="mw-parser-output"><p>Rosmead Diary </p><p>September 6 Thursday Forward </p><p>Time sunny day warm (bragy?) I went down in AM got at Wilems mill the (illegible) I took down yesterday 75 also 165 13 Room $1.48 150 hea (illegible) 1.88 paid in it and other (illegible) $5.00 got at Mennis make colonelr 35 got at ammetry make bled salt $1.25. (plooed?) some rod before dinner. In Pm I went to (illegible) Blooks thrashing 7 attor and another one in PM stayed all night as Bella and Willie will not be home to-night. </p><p>7 Friday </p><p>Fine sunny warm day. I went to ...... </p></div> <div class="mw-parser-output"><p>Rosmead Diary </p><p>1907 </p><p>March 7 Thursday Forward </p><p>Cloudy day. raw east wind. not very frosty. Father up in morning (ne?) (Edmoustone?) mortgage Willie drove him down with (illegible) in cutter. then we cut wood circular saw. In PM I took load down (Turmiles?) down to (schero?) (illegible) of root house. </p><p>8 Friday </p><p>Cloudy day not very frosty a little stormy. Bella and Willie went up to Arthur to-day with Jess in cutter. I took load (Turmiles?) down to schamo after dinner and brought up load coal from (illegible) sligh 36/0. Mother up in PM. </p></div> <div class="mw-parser-output"><p>Rosmead Diary </p><p>November 26 continued Tuesday Forward </p><p>Willie drove Mary down to (Deatist?) in morning brought (illegible) tough from run glars from mame and frutty (illegible) 26 at forolelle and woodshed. also got in salv pipe fixed at lims to put in for overflow from (illegible) to fome. I worked at woodshed AM and PM day ditch through (backyard?) to put (illegible) pipe in. Willie down town PM again set once more pipe (illegible) threaded and (illegible). </p></div> <div class="mw-parser-output"><p>Live stock Vegetable </p><p>Sold of products in 1907 as follows </p><p>Horses 20500 </p><p>Cattle 93427 </p><p>sheep 11760 </p><p>hogs 57781 </p><p>butter 12326 </p><p>wool 4502 </p><p>eggs 2211 </p><p>chicken 1092 </p><p>Milk 85 </p><p>Pigeons 5 </p><p>Cream 20 </p><p>203709 </p></div> <div class="mw-parser-output"><p>Rosmead Diary </p><p>1908 </p><p>September 6 Sunday Forward </p><p>Looked like rain in AM cleared (if?) fine PM. Mr Cram back again (freached?) in AM from Rev.7: and in evening from Luke 12.16. girls down at night. Very windy PM </p><p>7 Monday </p><p>First last night fine sunny cool day Willie finished (harrowing?) No 7 W and culturated 7 L flowing. I wowe (illegible) belware firsts in L L fence from (illegible) hay way in AM PM finished selling (illegible) etc. Nellie Paulin and Mr Reudols of furzy celq down for tea another (illegible) evening then drove her down. 2 loaves bread 12 (illegible) </p></div> <div class="mw-parser-output"><h2><span class="mw-headline" id="Rosmead_Diary">Rosmead Diary</span></h2> <p>August 8 Sunday Forward </p><p>Very warm sunny day. Juo Comie breaded AM from Isaiah 31: 1-5 and im wearing from Prouds Yhar in a way that beneath might've a man but then and thereoff are the way of death L.Jay Allimin coll $1.25 SM 50 </p><p>Monday </p><p>9 Warm sunny day and at night. Willi brought us bounds n HORaades cement from C. Wattami. got at Mamin Novel. to mil cement $1.20 mge at Delhaim so sly turnie mge. I got lunch dur reading to hat cement stifs and slathum. Shire are sleannd sanding crushed slurn from Sow to rood different own {unidentifiable}. Willi cut some alfalfa alright. </p><p>10 Tuesday </p><p>Fine sunny day not so summer not at night. Willi finished attic Elfalfa Vo 1 W. ia morning then went for another loud gravel. PM be raked ws alfwlba we took a sinull loud in weight we got two wizes feid went ut back door to-day. Mr Lam own at night miek. 5. We got better eluque yesterday $8.62 </p><p>11 Wednesday </p><p>FIne sunny warm day. Willi cut the booly to-day No 2 stedet some too green. I cooled not nutz alfalfa and look in {emad?} loud. May brought us 1 roman and Jessie Samdham and the Mime duldem PM for Ten also &amp; other and work them down again winning. She got at Forb gormium HO med {Harboring?} g-8 Very day weather. </p> <table></table></div> <div class="mw-parser-output"><h2><span class="mw-headline" id="Rosmead_Diary">Rosmead Diary</span></h2> <p>1909 Recieved Paid </p><p>August 12 Thursday forward 91350 87481 </p><p>Fine sunny day. We cut some No 7 J.L. slouked wh some barley and finished tocking in the alfalfa i boad and ne half with, woking. </p><p>13 Friday </p><p>F one sunny day warm very day weather. We finished cutting No 7 J L to-day got it moily stooked. I stooked ount s brrls No 2 after ters. Girls down torn PM got at Armstrongs n gh August bauouns and astill sook. Mr Gams milk 5 Girls at Guonis for tea. </p><p><br /> 14 Saturday </p><p>Fine sunny warm day. I finished stooking No 7. J L. also brerley No 2 AM. Father is in morning see about {sentiniel?} stock Willi drove him down then went to Bob Runck with Jess. In PM Willi and Jeddy Lester pulled sow Umsitte out I heare rats ate. Paul kim 25 Jhey woh 2 colles Quurrie hufer and Jersey slum (cow sucker) down to home/{uotise?} at night. D luse flock I blick birds mound. </p><p>15 Sunday </p><p>Raining a little in morning cloudy mort day cleared R on evening lightning at night. Only Willi and May down AM only Willi at night. Jim Emmi headed AM Rw 19:12. and in evening from the parched ground shall become elme Church Coel 35. LA. ic </p><p>16 Monday </p><p>Fine in morning rained heavy about norm cloudy mnt PM. Mr Sass Sot Caud I Lucy to go. </p></div> <div class="mw-parser-output"><h2><span class="mw-headline" id="Rosmead_Diary">Rosmead Diary</span></h2> <p>1909 Recieved Paid </p><p>August 16 continued Monday forward 91355 88057 </p><p>To Alex Woods I went down with him to Jim Beathin Wilhim down etc to see about mortgage on J. Smelhic form. I got at Schaim 50 lb mone turnie some mil who paid for last got homis in fell $10120 got butt made et Barty 10 05. Aunt Mary and Errni Jim Paulin came down to-day want back home again after ba. W. Clark 2 day sago HO </p><p>17 Tuesday </p> <pre>Cloudy day a little duggle in AM. m Retle W got laud in our dilcter. I hauled loid rails from No 6 J.S feuce to yard at brern and Willi went downtown got at Maries shown 35 at McDeaumonts tug mended 10 d5. We laid cummt Walton at back after PM two elels down from door. Mr Yan milk 5. May downtown PM. </pre> <p>18 Wednesday </p><p>Mostly sunny. cloudly PM rained some about 6 I feared at four ndys no le and brought over rest of rails stakes etc from S J feuce. P.M. We out the soheat and some out No 2. Father and mother wh PM al drove them down at night. May got mest Harhurn travelling waggom 70 </p><p>19 Thursday </p><p>Misty morning fine sunny day I finished fearing out No 6 and plowed some in AM. I'm ove nearly finished cutting No 2 when wheffelise broke. Frank Dodge and Willi down for dinner &amp; tea. Tomaton &amp; yert coke 25 Butter cheque $5.16 Frank Dodge is going out west next week </p><p>91916 89207 </p></div> <div class="mw-parser-output"><h2><span class="mw-headline" id="Rosmead_Diary">Rosmead Diary</span></h2> <p>1909 Recieved Paid </p><p>August 20 Friday forward 91916 89207 </p><p>Mostly sunny dark clouds tossing about noon and a heavy shorn for short tunic hassing rain clouds, not warm to-day. I plowed all day No 6 Willi took H80 lbs hors chll down im AM ^Willi 2W di got binds whoh M.2.30 osler courluge 10 mort grain gave Felher Mockqum me cash n JOsh t Trades bracke for 9 vo.w to 280.00 resphlucky to go an mortgage on two Smellion four. May down PM got at Reesells courts 13 hd and fords $2.65 m of at Armstrong. What germs 30 kd (Willi who got them bram &amp; shots 260 mgle) at Phillils note {hofer?} 10 elumlsle at Slucl day gords $2.25. Mr Sam milk 5. WIlli nokaled to Irvine at night. Willi suffered {hotelon?} in PM with Maud. </p></div> <div class="mw-parser-output"><h2><span class="mw-headline" id="Rosmead_Diary">Rosmead Diary</span></h2> <p>1909 </p><p>September 13 continued Monday forward </p><p>got at Armstrongs m oli flour &amp; sugar $415 at Moup mdz brum $1.25 almost $1.35 or of at {Minni?} on of longhandled steward 75 haid J Sunday $1.00 Fall slum membership. turk how waggon wheel to Hadge to get love oat. He want back Willdown again for Carlet and fricture from Eaton Wehanger wh loud wood from bush before dinner . L ferred out her land nor Junh filled also plowed few {hound?} in sud nomad ni Willi lord No 7 h horse PM. and I commied smuse more I willer not I coul him also at listen {collope?} withdraw. </p><p>15 Wednesday </p><p>Warm, mostly cloudly remind heary about 2 PM. I went t Geulph {Eshlin?} to-day expenses 95 cents. WIlli finished plowing he found No 7 and hammared it. Girls wh wt Jimdala at niger. I want whim 2 got here. </p><p>16 Thursday </p><p>Misty morning where day sunny. Willi at Forah Thursday AM gowdy PM. I plowed nod no all day long. Girls went out to Maggie Barnett in PM Lug in buggy Uhm got at Armstrongs on gh goods $9.30 </p><p>17 Friday </p><p>Fine sunny day. Willi at gundales Thursday to-day. I plowed out No 6 AM brought two lords wood forthcoming. W &amp; J Lister brought calvo h from home gowe the 10 sts &amp; basket apples. Mrs Dramie and Liggie afforter, Mrs Geso on for milk 56. I cut some corn im wearing booked WK first. </p></div> <div class="mw-parser-output"><h2><span class="mw-headline" id="Rosmead_Diary">Rosmead Diary</span></h2> <p>November 9 Thurday forward </p><p>Frosty sunny and cloudy snowing some Willi plowed all day 4 hours no 6 W. loot wood ect. We are feeding if young cattle hay in other barn there neighs. Couldve yesterday Revs 24 </p><p>10 Friday </p><p>Frosty, snowing some in AM sunny and cloudy in PM not so frosty. We brought over loud hay flowed some in No 6 also stunted midge and No 2 wear bottom. Swirls down town with Lueg in PM got at Miles meet 25 at Miells nails <s>nlls</s> 21 ets {unindentifiable text} </p><p>11 Saturday </p><p>Frost last night turned out fine sunny day must Judiem summer like we have had. Willie finished plowing now then look 573 us big choh and got us bbs hurley at Gowelys slugs in all to Willvis null 40th gut. dimmer at home brought us choh when plowed over No 1 4 hours rim mow father wh brter Willi drove him and Billa down at night got him boots mended at W: 13th 65 haid R Ren furnace $1,80 Doug McLean turning turnlo 20th got at Mennis male shear landside and Loll for same 75 d5. </p><p>2 Sunday </p><p>Fine day sunny. Mr McWniur preached in AM from Matt. 3:14. Done emblem n they shoot and im evening from Matt 7:7. Lwwt to Davig Crughlors funeral im V.M. Mr Roborh rounded ouvrir. SLC toll $11.00 Sferiel minimum 20 </p></div> untranscribed https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/5e88f4993682bdbcff2182e0a1000772.pdf 33ae4d9353973a3707470540d26e8319 UG Transcription Progress Scripto transcription progress Done Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. {printed paper clipping} THE FARMER'S ADVOCATE Act, which comes into force on January 1st, 1915, gives the following weights for the following vegetable and commodities. A bushel of any of these articles, unless a bushel by measure is specially agreed upon shall be the following:- Artichokes, 56 lbs; beans, 60 lbs.; beets, 50 lbs.; bituminous coal, 70 lbs.; blue grass seed, 14 lbs.; carrots, 50 lbs.; castor beans, 40 lbs,; clover seed, 60 lbs.; hemp seed, 44 lbs.; lime, 70 lbs.; malt, 36 lbs.; onions, 50 lbs.; parsnips 45 lbs.; potatoes, 60 lbs.; timothy seed. 48 lbs. Turnips, 50 lbs. And a bag shall contain:-artichokes, 84.; beets, carrots, onions and turnips, 75 lbs,; parsnips, 65 lbs., and potatoes, 90 lbs. Persons selling or offering for sale these articles not up to the required weight will be liable to a fine of $25 on the first offence, and not exceeding $50 for each subsequent offence. {another printed paper clipping} The same Act defines a barrel of flour as 196 lbs., and a half barrel as 98 lbs.; rolled oats must weigh 180 lbs. to the barrel, and rolled wheat, 100 lbs. to the barrel, and 50 lbs. to the half barrel. {end paper clipping} Calf feed ground rolled oats 22 lbs linseed meal 10 " flour middings 5 " fine corn meal 11 fine <s>barn</s> blood meal 1 1/2 salt 1/2 " Preventation of Mosquito bites Oil of Citronella (Andropogon Nardus) Agg6. 42 Series 1, Subseries 3 https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/177498b843e3af8ff19604757e0ac8ac.pdf 84d27c3d7670660e59330b1495e0b844 UG Transcription Progress Scripto transcription progress Done Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. Wm Heyword D. Company 34th Battalion Guelph X ry 1.15 Sulphate A. ammonia usually contains <u>20 b of</u> nitrogen it is retained by the soul can be applied any time. Should not be applied to land deficient in lime. from 100 to 200 pound to area. Nitrate of Soda is strongly soluble contains about 15.6 % of nitrogen should be applied to growing crops apply from 100 to 200 lbs for arse Calcium Cyanamid. contains about 15% nitrogen Ground rock Phosphate from 25 to 40% of Phosphoric acid Boric Slug from 11 to 13% of available good for soon land slow in action " " contains lime Sulphur phosphate in Arid Phosphate 14 to 16% " " do not apply to sour lands https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/e1c2dff3e7a166dfd6eb815e30b1a116.pdf 8b50a71f568c5f30fd086c019cbbeceb Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. == Rosmead Diary == 1914 Paid June J E Rec H E 5 Monday Fine sunny day cool. We spread fine loads manure from yard pig peas and sheep house on J. L. spear crop land with spread A.M. PM we spread another load and planted six more rows potatoes 3 and about one third of a row from J. L. were David's Warriors rest common Dr McFadgeon Came up after dinner opened eyes of Mauds colt they being stuck together then altovid Dan colt and left it standing while doing it. Bob Lindale down at night got some strawberry plants 2 Tuesday Very cool last night, some say a slight frost. &amp; this drove down in morning took cream to Russells also 1.95 lbs Potatoes to Ellis @ $1.05 345 per bag $2.27 got shorts $1.40 chicken feed $1.50 227 290 paid balance on groceries got May 26th 55. Willie 55 proud I L. AM and I find home around now land no be supplied some in new overhard day flower bed etc I wed Bowley over PM he and Willie clipped 5 sheck I wed took sick and went home. I powed and harrowed at J. L. P.M. near Fordsforce. We drove up to see cattle at Allans come home by Gass' and got lend of his shears. 3 Wednesday Sunny and cloudy rained a few drops at 79890 night. I went to Aboyne for beef in morning 1446 14 145 41 576 17 77 32 UG Transcription Progress Scripto transcription progress Done https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/e8e3262a413bd71c690aab8245fe0212.pdf e083dd0531933b2e3776423b38e18f21 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. == Rosmead Diary == 1914 June I E 3 798 90 continued Wednesday forward Jess in buggy got lime at Kiln on way back 5 cts. D. allan down in morning to see about the cattle Willie drove him up to the fifty and they brought the cattle down from the sand hill to watertrogh and setted them there Chapman and Swagey in morning in auto try sell up corn cultivation. I finished scuffling new orchard and Willie chored the sheep before {illegible}. PM Willie finished shearing the sheep Final Bowley bring two such. I finished plowing and harrowing at J L. 4 Thursday 1 Raining last night and this forenoon at times cloudy day cleared off in evening. We have had no heavy rain this spring so far. Willie drove down took 58 lbs wool to Roundle left it there as Jim Russell was busy unloading binder he got at Ellis chase 18 cts bolts for plow at Mannies 6 cts bread todts 12 cts brought up ToM. I fixed broken handles in wheel hoe. Pm mwe spread 3 loads manure (apr) on pig yeard below new orchard no 4. a. and plowed most got not sowed with paine Willie helped Mary plant cabbage in new orchard, also dropped some. Shay took old paper off wall in dining room. We wld 9/12 <s>day eggots Raves</s> @ 17 ds $1.61 got lost wakes egg morning 161 1.61, 18 cts las than aported eggs being down + cts paid for cool oil 30 cts Willie drove to M Domain in evening Rogerson & Gus in to see colt Mr Joss in PM got dep for whistsee. I fixed fence between us and Sindales. Girls got government cheque on Monday $20.00 https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/0e1752ccca20c907450d692e07a1ba59.pdf c66212a0bb554a70a7ee0ec6ff7f6270 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. == Rosmead Diary == Paid 1914 June Rec H E J 5 79941 Friday forward 1464 37 145 91 576 28 77 32 Fine sunny day. Willie harrowed all the I L field arrows turnip land potatoes and corn up to turn in hardwood bush from there up to I L missed the corn. I put some future book on dining room PM we find handles on weeder. and Willie went over the corn we left in AM with it. I finished plowing the rope land in Slo 4. A. Wm Clarke up for eyes AM & day 34 cts 34 We drove up to see cattle at night also drove in to see how D. Allan was he having been sick. We gave Edith back 25 cts our $1.00 extra Dave gave us on May 15th thus making 25 cts extra total 525 for pease 25 6 Saturday Fine sunny day. I activated and harrowed the rope bond in 110 4 A also cultivated rope land in now land 110 6 A.M. Willie chopped. 872 PM we drilled up in 110 4 A and sowed vape in it. Willie paid Fred Vowley $2.00 in full for sheep washing and shearing. I drove down town at night took 145 lbs potatoes to Ellis $160 160 got 2 lbs turnip seed 60 cts groanies 90 cts bread 90 60 and burns 7 oots 17 cts exchanged duck food 17 for wheat at Eelis called Arthurs etc got credit bill for wool at Russells $16.24 7 Sunday Very warm day especially PM thunder showers passing around PM and warning a slight shower home in morning. Mr Millierpreached AM and evening Anniversary services. The morning text was Rev 3:11. and in morning to united 505 808 23 congregation from 200 for 4:8. Christian optimism am coll 50 cts open 5 cts 466 56 146 98 518 88 82 37 https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/ae4d470cf9fc46a5b905e3499ae0de61.pdf 493a12530b3deab799940cca6afc7621 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. == Rosmead Diary == 914 Paid June S E Rec H E J 8 808 23 1466 56 146 98 578 88 82 37 Fine sunny very warm looked a little like rain at times. I disked turnip land AM Willie nailed fibre board in dining room. PM Willie drove down team in waggon to bring up sound hand stove from Roma but didnt get it he brought drill plow shear from Hodge who could cut sharpen it it being cast sted. We took land salt back to J L field spread it on turnip land after having harrowed it then we rolled it Willie put shear on drill plow again, a tedious job. We took Beatrice hifer young John hifer and Jersey calf up to Allans fifty in evening drove other cattle down to them from sand hill. Tuesday 9 Exceedingly warm day sunny, dry weather. I made 32 drills at 1 l AM and Willie sowed them with Derby turnips. PM we drove down in waggon helped Willie load secondhand stove or range from Bob Kens whids he took up 59 also head and lemons in 7 oots 29 cts and lb 29 turnip seed Ellis 30 cts. I stayed to meeting 30 of Property Committee in Ridols then went to Wm. Deans to see his corn cultivator also to Chapmans Willie finished disking turnip land PM. I drove down to Maywoods with meat bay than Willie and I drove up to Allan to see about cattle got 1 lb Turnips seed of Davip our growing. Scharins milk 25. 25 Wednesday Fine sunny warm day. I rolled and drilled 80 up rest of turnip land Ro 11 L making 44 drills 76 in all. and Willie took mean to Russells got there 809 62 sugar 50 cts turnip seed 25 cts nail to Mannies 3 cts. 55 25 1466 81 146 82 579 43 82 37 https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/2a06e2304e0dd8cf29dd601970978828.pdf 1eb1fbb00e3a4b3a20be1ff97fa11525 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. == Rosmead Diary == 1914 Paid June S E Rec H E J 10 809 62 continued Wednesday forward 1466 81. 147 82 579. 43 82 37. he brought up 70 M and chopped till noon. PM Willie finished sowing turnips and 7 and I fixed up and wired food in No 6 N. E of poplar bush. I thinned some mangets to-day Willie wheeled up to see cattle in evening asked about a pig that strayed away nobody had seen it. I drove to M down in evening dro drove down to see J. Chapman we corn cultivator boot didn't seem him. 80. Deans and Davidson called PM about corn cultivation Wm clank eggs me day 18 cts 18 11 Thursday Fine day warm mostly sunny looked like rain at times. We drove up to Alland got Davy to go up to the fifty with us and we fixed the water supply. PM I put fibre board on dining room and Willie drove own Panck in buggy got at Stretchand and 97 Linn flour 80 chase 17 and brought up the 97 corn cultivator from Chapmans he lost 2 teeth drove down again got one of them. Mary sold 4 1/2 doz eggs to Reeves @ 18 cts also got 9 cts extra on last weeks sale total 90 cts 90 Mr Mackie brought over some duck eggs, got milks cts 10 12 Friday cool and cloudy in morning cleaned off sewing got warm PM cool at night again. WIllie cultivated corn with now cultivator to-day Jos & Panch. I took Ayshine to Fords them finished putting fibre board on dining room AM. PM I rode back to 7 L with Chapman and Laughran in Chapmans auto to see Willie cultivating corn Laughron wanted to see it 16 09 I fixed fine between bask and grain ROH doing with PM. Mrs Mackie potatoes 45 45 81059 Bella finished preparing fining room to-day cream chaque yesterday $16.09 1484 53 148 79 579 43 82 37 https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/50e6b5486432cc6d22552cf0c6f648eb.pdf 138f68231153c05354453df2efe0bd0f Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. == Rosmead Diary == 1914 Paid June J E Rec H E J 13 810 59 Saturday Forward 1484 53 148 79 579 43 82 37 Fine sunny day. breezy cool at night. We took sheep gotes down to Ro 4 bask fence in waggon them put load wood on it from file in Ro 6 bush. Willie finished corn cultivating the corn AM brought the wood home with him I finished fixing the stamp fane RO 4 bush using the sheep gates etc. Linde Will Paulin up for dinner had home at Guelph on jury stayed down at home last night. he went up to author with sur Malone the mail man. PM Willie cultivated the new land piece in 40 6. I churned them hoed mangels. Willie went down town at night got bread at tools 12 cts. 12 14 Sunday Fane sunny cool. John Cormie preached AM from Jon 13.30 a sermon on Judas Iscariot. and Mr bram to united congregation in St Andrews 22 at night from Matt 6:13 a sermon on temptation Only Willie and I at St Andrews at night St Andrew Call 10 10 15 Monday Fine sunny cool, windy PM clouded over rained a few drops in morning. I harrowed potatoes also rope land at 7 L than brought harrows down to new land Ro 6. Willie plowed and harrowed it, we mad a lane dowd ditch from iron gate to gap in Ro 6 bush and put cows & calves in to Ro 6 bush. I thinned mangels PM. 16 Tuesday Fine sunny cool day very dry weather<br>810 81 Willie cultivated rape land at T. L. 1484.53 148.91 579.43 82.47 https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/573f72ae4f21b9bb877d27984be22d4c.pdf 308a5a4735fe2ea186197fe7d5cf5e8c Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. == Rosmead Diary == 1914 Paid June J E Rec H E J 16 810 81 continued Tuesday forward 1484 53 148 91 579 43 82 47 then brought cultivator and roller over finished plowing now land No 6 and harrowed it. I thunned mangels. PM I rolled now land Ro 6 and drilled it up and Willie hoed mangels. Girls drove down P. M. Punch in buggy paid Russells $10.00 on up of carpet paid stats $5.25 525 1000 for wildoth both por 70 M. got wheeatels Russells 13. 13 also 2 pain shoes it on ap Russells also vicloth 5 p cts they got supper 15 38 at home then came around by M in Rees and left meet bag. Willie Black + Miss Bongin marked this morning. 17 Wednesday Fine sunny dayfrost last night. I trimmed mangels and pruned some trees in now orchard Willie down town A. M. took 51 1/4 lbs wool to Russells on after got cream corn got at 708 2 15 groceries $2.00 chase Ellis 15 cts. brought up 2 15 70 M. 7 and I drove up to ape cattle at allows gave them salt. Willie sowed rope in now land no 6 PM. We drove to M down in warning went to Wilson to see L. Allan is going to Guelph but debut on him. Jamasa Johans & keyframe onar for miller paid 25 cts on ap. 25 Soren McRae brought meat this morning 18 Thursday Fine sunny day looked like rain PM desk clouds parsing around. Willie went to Guelph and to 180 Experimental plots, sow Carrie Robinson, fones 80 cts took 80 any watch to Pringle to got leaned paid $1.00 on it. I made 100 pantry under stairs in Rilto. Dr Mc7adgen in at noon to see Mands colt saint it had poll wil we have to poultine it. We sold 7 1/2 doz eggs to Reeves @ 18 cts $1.35 135 830.14 We chopped some in morning 1486.13 157.24 590.43 82.47 https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/d86a155e4706915b06bc670b47eb8c92.pdf 894c7a8f5d59c69939b40ce2bdad10ab Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. == Rosmead Diary == 1914 Paid June S E Rec H E J 19 830 14 Friday continued 1486 13 157 24 590 43 82 47 Cloudy morning rained most AM cloudy most of day sunshine late PM got very cold at night. I cleaned out sheephouse Willie sharpened crown plow {elans?} and chopped AM. P.M. Willie plowed rope land J. L. I looked for the 3 sowes that get out on wood couldit see than Willie drove doug sederwood (Baclays) met than coming home. Miss Hammond here for tea and evening I drove her and Mary down in evening she to Lindsays, Mary stayed down Dave McIntyre & family came to Auntie to-day Wm Clark up for eggs 2 doz 36 cts 36 20 Saturday Hard frost lant night. come potatoes cts frozen. I cultivated corn with 2 horse cultivator AM and Willie finished it P.M. also potatoes. I trimmed mangels. May come up in morning she got present for Samara Scherins $150. news Rand and postage 10 cts she also 160 370 gave last week 25 cts for missing. Willie 25 got at Guelph on Thursday Powells 50 cts 50 The girls over at Schains PM gave the present to Samara I walked down at night got Paris green 25 at <s>Richals</s> Mennies 25 cts. Sunny day rain at night. 21 Sunday Cloudy mostly, cool Mr Graw preached AM from the and in warning from 2nd Peter 1. 05 middle done the Forresters occupied front middle seats. Kate foaled last night in 11 and box stall a filly. Quarrie calved to-day bull Dr McFadzen came up at noon 833 84 Samuel {Mands?} colt for poll with only Willie have he got Mackie over to help Ch 100 L A 10 1486.49 157.24 592.78 83 11 8 https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/f8d545447cb6baad25e71319d9293948.pdf e1daf4e61943ff475d4b990dc1466dc3 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. == Rosmead Diary == 1914 Paid June S E Rec H E J 22 833 84 Monday Forward 1486 49 157 24 592 78 83 82 Rain last night mostly cloudy today some sunshine. Willie plowed rope land at J L A M with team I trimmed evergreens etc PM we drove down to mountain matching hand U Richardon Lub Cam. Mr Godfrey speaking for Richarson outro J J Groing lom cam. Goo Daye & sint Maggie down home. Raymon in AM looking at Rutes colt. Sum M: Rove over at wight got beg Rye Buckhurst 126 lbs to pour has to Retum 190 lbs after harvest we have up to see cattle in warning Punch in buggy. Willie sold wool to reg man 12 cts. I chopped some 12 23 Tuesday Fine day cloudy and sunny, warm. Willie took Punch to Raymons in morning. I about finished thinning mangels to-day. Willie drove down Jess in buggy got her shod at Hodges 30 cts 30 tug mended at Wordens 10 cts minds Manins 10 must 20 110 Shortneeds 60 cts. Uncle Go Dodge and aunt Maggie came up before dinner We took the former around the farm etc. they stayed till six PM. Willie cultivated corn PM also harrowed what he had plowed there. I took meat bag down to Maywoods at night. Junera Scharins was married to Mr Brown they went to Guelph into auto's early in morning come back between 9 & 10. Mr Royerson in got 126 lbs buckwheat for seed. 24 Wednesday Thunder lightning and the heaviest rain this 83494 season came last night. we got up through 1486 61 157 84 593 28 83 82 https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/3cf32fa1e9c26728cdd317f999777e3f.pdf e9d373ddab061e4c633e23f9b88b0d2f Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. == Rosmead Diary == {to the left of the diary entries}continued Wednesday forward night and put in Kate and Maud with their colts. rained in the morning again and early AM cleaned off fine sunny warm PM Willie standed round work to-day he hauled one load broken stones AM and 3 loads PM all to J. L. exempt last one wuluck he put on S. L. near Q. S. R. The body of Mr Cushing was taken out of the river at washing green to-day his drowning is a mystery yet. I chopped pine at cow AM cut a split wood cleaned up yard and hoed in garden and orchard PM. I put carbon Bisulphite in the 4 ground hog holes in evening. on sound hill we still polite Patsy Mauds colt on work. Wm. Maywood brought meat Willie got strainer past pended at McClauhan 10 cts Thursday Fine sunny day cloudy at terries not very warm. Willie finished road work this AM hauling 3 loads to J. L. he stuffed corn with corn cultivator also plowed some rope land PM. I put cross stakes and rides on land fame bottom of rope in Ro 3. A cleaned out stables etc. PM I hoed 6 rows of the experimental mangels staked out 2 rows for a plot put Ro 2 N of S on the 2 rows next row of trees N. W. Ro 3 R S on next 2 rows and Ro 4 R of S in next 2 rows I chopped some horse and cow in evening Willie got at 70 S growing 55 cts gr flex 25 cts. Friday Fine sunny warm day clouded over and rained a little at night. Willie took cream {to the right of the diary entries} <table> <tbody> <tr> <td>1914</td> </tr> <tr> <td>June</td> <td>S</td> <td>E</td> </tr> <tr> <td>24</td> <td>834</td> <td>94</td> </tr> <tr> <td>25</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td></td> <td>80</td> </tr> <tr> <td>X</td> </tr> <tr> <td>26</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>835</td> <td>84</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td>Paid</td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>Rec</td> <td></td> <td>H</td> <td></td> <td>E/td&gt;</td> <td></td> <td>J</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>1486</td> <td>61</td> <td>157</td> <td>84</td> <td>593</td> <td>28</td> <td>83</td> <td>82</td> </tr> <tr> <td>/td&gt;</td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td>10</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td>55</td> <td></td> <td>25</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>1486</td> <td>61</td> <td>158</td> <td>39</td> <td>593</td> <td>63</td> <td>83</td> <td>82</td> </tr> </tbody> </table> UG Transcription Progress Scripto transcription progress Done https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/bb3249da91db17af9b266fa9d66b84da.pdf c0b3c17c52716a9a3585d21656b8511b Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. == Rosmead Diary == {to the left of the diary entries}continued Friday forward down to Russells and brought up 78M. I stuffed mangels in new orchard also some rope in Ro 4 A then Willie finished plowing rope land J L. PM he finished harrowing rope land and cultivated corn with C. C. I roed in N. O. cut some dead trees down in book chimed out heatrouse out fine to pules of brook it in yard. Willie drove 70 M down in evening. Saturday Cloudy day breezy cool east wind rained at night. We spread 7 loads mamone on rope land at S L (spr) got from yard shophouse hot bed pig par etc. Aunt Mary Pauline come down with maid man Malone got dinner home Willie drove her to station en route Guelph to catch 5 O'clock train than came around by Allan's fifty to see cattle. Jess in buggy. We used Maud in spreader with Jess and Punch first time hitched since she foaled we still poutine colt. Willie down town at night. got bread Foots 12 cts Mrs Scharins our in warning paid for milk 50 mean 25 Sunday Cloudy day. rained at times. Mr Grow preached AM from Acts 17. 11. and in evening from From 1 Sam 29:3. Dave and others went up to Marsh to-day. Ch coll 50 Monday Cloudy day raining at times cool got very windy at night. We drove up to Commarch {to the right of the diary entries} <table> <tbody> <tr> <td>1914</td> </tr> <tr> <td>June</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>26</td> <td>835</td> <td>94</td> </tr> <tr> <td>27</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td></td> <td>62</td> </tr> <tr> <td>28</td> </tr> <tr> <td>29</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>836</td> <td>46</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td>Paid</td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>Rec</td> <td></td> <td>H</td> <td></td> <td>E</td> <td></td> <td>J</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>1486</td> <td>61</td> <td>158</td> <td>39</td> <td>593</td> <td>63</td> <td>83</td> <td>81</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td>12</td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>75</td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td>50</td> </tr> <tr> <td>1487</td> <td>36</td> <td>158</td> <td>51</td> <td>593</td> <td>63</td> <td>84</td> <td>32</td> </tr> </tbody> </table> UG Transcription Progress Scripto transcription progress Done https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/4069f693439b65270237ffd2f9afe0f7.pdf 1cb4680a4413dd5773eb21d120f2b057 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. == Rosmead Diary == {to the left of the diary entries}continued Monday forward and voted for U. Richardson for M.P.P. took D. Allon up with us we went around by the 50 and gave cattle salt. PM we cleaned up barn put lumber up in on scaffold etc. I chopped a little when gasoline gave out. Willie downtown night to hear results of section gave 10 cts admittance to 7. Hull. Craig defeated. Whitney government sustained. Tuesday Fine sunny day. warm. Willie spread load manure on ropeland then disked till about 11. I scraped up manure in yard then hoed in orchard D. Allan came down I took him up also bag rye buckwheat 107 lbs which he is going to sow some of then went to Royarsons. with Kate he was not at home. Willie chopped some before dinner. PM we cultivated corn with CC I hoed about 6 rows then came over with P while bargain sold him a sheep 109 lbs @ 5 1/2 $5.95 cheque young Groves up for mean 13 cts. Mesdames James &amp; McRae over for tear letter brought meet bags. Wm. Maynard brought meat bag. I took Kate up to Royernons at night came down again. Mrs make over for milk 5 cts. {to the right of the diary entries} <table> <tbody> <tr> <td>1914</td> </tr> <tr> <td>June</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>29</td> <td>836</td> <td>46</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td></td> <td>10</td> </tr> <tr> <td>30</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>836</td> <td>56</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td>Paid</td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>Rec</td> <td></td> <td>H</td> <td></td> <td>E</td> <td></td> <td>J</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>1487</td> <td>36</td> <td>158</td> <td>51</td> <td>593</td> <td>63</td> <td>84</td> <td>32</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td>10</td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>5</td> <td>95</td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>13</td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>5</td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>1493</td> <td>49</td> <td>158</td> <td>61</td> <td>593</td> <td>63</td> <td>84</td> <td>34</td> </tr> </tbody> </table> UG Transcription Progress Scripto transcription progress Done https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/b141bc7ff8a60cc8472e0a53c1f949d3.pdf 776fd8f68b9a1b031e3b768eaa9fecb8 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. == Rosmead Diary == {to the left of the diary entries}Dominion Day Wednesday forward Mostly cloudy a few drops rain PM I went for meat jess in buggy this morning. Willie spread load manure on rope loud then disked rest of it AM. I chopped pig and hood in N. Orchard. PM W. Maynard and I drove up to I. Lamples N. Hardton's Carrie etc. than to J Percy bought a leaf ring star there for $55. delovered at slaughter house I paid $5.00 on it. Willie trained trees P. M. mother up. PM I drove her down Punch in buggy. Thursday Cool cloudy and sunny mostly sunny PM Willie spread load manure 7 L cultivated wam AM freashy finished cultivating at then came home went down for strawberries at Jamesons 90 cts ham at Begins 90 lines Wordan $2.00 took 5 day eggs to Args. I took Kate up to Reyonans at down dred. I cleaned yard hood in orchard etc sold Reeves 6 1/2 day eggs $1.17 P.M. Dave &amp; his wife and on Fred daughter Helen Fred and his wife Nellie and Alex his youngest are also Jean Malone came up in caryall they done drove for another and his wife about 5 PM they wore all have for tea and warning. Willie finished cultureting corn PM also potatoes. Dave and I walked back to 7 L to an corn etc Friday Fine day sunny and cloudy looked like rain at this warm PM. Willie spread last bad nannie of sermon on rope and then harrowed it then I drilled it up AM &amp; PM. 64 dulls {to the right of the diary entries} <table> <tbody> <tr> <td>1914</td> </tr> <tr> <td>July</td> <td>S</td> <td>E</td> </tr> <tr> <td>1</td> <td>836</td> <td>46</td> </tr> <tr> <td>2</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>8</td> <td>80</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>845</td> <td>36</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>845</td> <td>56</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td>Paid</td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>Rec</td> <td></td> <td>H</td> <td></td> <td>E</td> <td></td> <td>J</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>1493</td> <td>49</td> <td>158</td> <td>61</td> <td>593</td> <td>63</td> <td>84</td> <td>32</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td></td> <td>5</td> <td>00</td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td></td> <td>1</td> <td>80</td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td>2</td> <td>00</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>1</td> <td>17</td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>1494</td> <td>66</td> <td>165</td> <td>41</td> <td>595</td> <td>63</td> <td>84</td> <td>32</td> </tr> </tbody> </table> UG Transcription Progress Scripto transcription progress Done https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/4f5c95910d165125da5b954d62e5f4cb.pdf 7475f1276455fadec567f70d677ff8f1 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. == Rosmead Diary == {to the left of the diary entries}continued Friday forward Willie scffled sometimes with Maud AM PM Willie took Maud down to Hills lowe got at 70 S sugar 100 turnip and 25 rope 12 cts graphite at Nichols 5 cts. Wm Clark up for eggs 36 cts yesterday Willie paid misnomer note $5.14. I drove down to meeting of managers at night. We pulled chairs. Saturday Mostly sunny clouded over rained a few drops. Willie took cream down to Russells in morning. Nelson Simmons up all day we hoed corn to-day. Willie sowed rape at 7 L what I drilled yesterday them scuffled some turnips. I drove down town Punch in buggy got rivets at Minnies 8 cts hinge at Chapimans 10 cts for (Sfor) got Sunday shoes (The long life shoe) at Stuls 3.50. Cheque from Argo for eggs $2.16. Willie paid Chapman cheque on Royal $55.00 Jab 2nd for corn cultivator Sunday Fine sunny day. I stayed at home AM. Mr Crow preached AM from Luke 9:23 and in evening from Psalm 103:10. M coll 50 Monday Fair sunny day, very warm PM. N. Sup all day we had corn. Willie dropped the AM. scuffled turnips. I drive to straight horse aloque next Paring with star paid him cheque JB $27 cook $23 Pickle Bergin got shop gave cheque $9.00 Johans middle 20 cts. Wm. Maynard up in morning with his shave for leaf ring star. {to the right of the diary entries} <table> <tbody> <tr> <td>1914</td> </tr> <tr> <td>July</td> <td>S</td> <td>E</td> </tr> <tr> <td>1</td> <td>836</td> <td>56</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>6</td> <td>56</td> </tr> <tr> <td>4</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>5</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>81</td> <td>68</td> </tr> <tr> <td>6</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>933</td> <td>60</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td>Paid</td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>Rec</td> <td></td> <td>H</td> <td></td> <td>E</td> <td></td> <td>J</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>1494</td> <td>66</td> <td>165</td> <td>41</td> <td>595</td> <td>63</td> <td>84</td> <td>32</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td></td> <td>1</td> <td>00</td> <td></td> <td>25</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td>17</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>36</td> <td></td> <td></td> <td>5</td> <td>14</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td>18</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>2</td> <td>16</td> <td>3</td> <td>50</td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td>55</td> <td>50</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td>50</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td></td> <td>22</td> <td>50</td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>9</td> <td>20</td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>1506</td> <td>38</td> <td>192</td> <td>41</td> <td>656</td> <td>37</td> <td>84</td> <td>82</td> </tr> </tbody> </table> UG Transcription Progress Scripto transcription progress Done https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/e598fbdd95297657e19ad6c6a8b1227c.pdf 41d94742a5814f4d768d736608a5ee29 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. == Rosmead Diary ===== Sunday forward === Sunny. very warm PM. N.S.W all day we finished hoeing corn and potatoes and got 10 drills turnips thinned Willie chopped, finished saffing turnips drove down at noon for M:, 7 adgown to come up and 211 colt he also gave meat bag to maywood also $1.25 fair share of butchering beef ring other. McFadgeon called PM to see colt. Willie and Bella drove up to Slecocks Belwood road at night to prayer meeting. We salt butter to Pringle to Guelph he may watch. === Wednesday === A little rain last night. Fine warm sunny day. Thunder and some rain afar drops PM. We cut wood. and wood in bush AM Willie drove down for 7 oM and Aunt May who came there yesterday he got at 70S grows 86 cts got from Maywood $290 our share of leaf ring hide. Wm Clark of for eggs 36 cts We hoed turnips PM. Hw Knigt in selling cool crl intakes we gave mdr for tank of out ados cylinder oil grows. I drove to M down in evening then drove up to Jus Austing to see his ails etc Willie want up with me to see cattle. Aunt May wound up in stage Malone come in for war === Thursday === Fine sunny warm day a little cloudy at times. N. S. up all day We got total of 50 rows done now of turnip <table> <tbody> <tr> <td>1914</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>July</td> <td>S</td> <td>E</td> </tr> <tr> <td>7</td> <td>933</td> <td>60</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td></td> <td>125</td> </tr> <tr> <td>8</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td></td> <td>86</td> </tr> <tr> <td>9</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>935</td> <td>71</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td>Paid</td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>Rec</td> <td></td> <td>H</td> <td></td> <td>E</td> <td></td> <td>J</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>1506</td> <td>38</td> <td>192</td> <td>41</td> <td>656</td> <td>37</td> <td>84</td> <td>82</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td>1</td> <td>25</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td>86</td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>2</td> <td>refund 90</td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>36</td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>1509</td> <td>64</td> <td>193</td> <td>27</td> <td>657</td> <td>62</td> <td>84</td> <td>82</td> </tr> </tbody> </table> UG Transcription Progress Scripto transcription progress Done https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/f7b4e612896515c14b136c7dea8fb66e.pdf 9429e8488c43aaf501ceceb1f1c4365d Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. == Rosmead Diary ===== continued Thursday forward === Willie hood to-day. Mauds colt seams to he getting worse Willie wholed down in evening to see M: Fadgeon got medicine for colt. Got brigade needed at Lanktimes 15 cts === Friday === Fine sunny warm cloudy zone late PM. very day weather. N. S up all day throwing turnipsI hood with him AM Willie hood 25me PM. I drove girls down PM come went to church Rev Blythe (AY) preached from Jus 14:6. We gave callo Girls got at Ransells mof 89 cts drown goods mings is self 10 flag poplar 5. I got hair out Grahams 20 cts Willie paid N. S. $5.00 m of Mackie came over in warning got a sow from us $10.00. We gave Andrew Schain 5 doz eggs @19 cts ne ofc. === Saturday === Fine sunny very warm looked like rain at turns but never comes. NS up AM finished thinning the turnips we paid from $1.00 more, mi full to date. I hood mangols in N. O. sound time Willie took wean to Ransells also Agg to Wilsons paid $1.00 then we brought load cut wood from bush pale to house. Willie drilled up potatoes PM d 7 Lulte CC steam. McFadgan was in to see colt PM Yesterday and of us have he left bottle medicine. We got cream they me Guelph 14.69. Willie whaled from at night paid Bol. Kar for stove $10.00 mustard 15 gown 8 at Eelies luisand oil Marnies 12 Belmeator 15 cts sectarians for manor of J Chapmans 35 <table> <tbody> <tr> <td>1914</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>July</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>9</td> <td>935</td> <td>71</td> </tr> <tr> <td>10</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>5</td> <td>45</td> </tr> <tr> <td>11</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>X</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>12</td> <td>85</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>954</td> <td>01</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td>Paid</td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>Rec</td> <td></td> <td>H</td> <td></td> <td>E</td> <td></td> <td>J</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>1509</td> <td>64</td> <td>193</td> <td>27</td> <td>657</td> <td>62</td> <td>84</td> <td>82</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td>15</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td>10</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td>20</td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td>5</td> <td>00</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>10</td> <td>00</td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td>1</td> <td>00</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td>1</td> <td>00</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>14</td> <td>69</td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td></td> <td>10</td> <td>00</td> <td></td> <td>35</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td>30</td> <td></td> <td>20</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>1534</td> <td>33</td> <td>203</td> <td>77</td> <td>665</td> <td>32</td> <td>84</td> <td>92</td> </tr> </tbody> </table> UG Transcription Progress Scripto transcription progress Done https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/9ef7689a9d1329374d6f5f0ef4230c3a.pdf e181ce2c3e2973c76bd2f00b6bef218f Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. Rosmead Diary <table> <tr> <td>1914</td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td>Paid</td> <td>Your text here...</td> </tr> <tr> <td>July</td> <td>{illegible}</td> <td></td> <td>Rec</td> <td>H</td> <td>E</td> <td>{S?}</td> </tr> <tr> <td>12</td> <td>954.01</td> <td>Sunday<br>Mostly cloudy rained a little PM. Our Sacrement Sunday. Mr Graw preached AM from Luke 22:42 and Mr Brown to united congregation in evening from Psalm 17.8. Missionary Coll [Collection] $5.00</td> <td>1534.33</td> <td>203.77</td> <td>665.32</td> <td>84.92<br><br><br>5.00</td> </tr> <tr> <td>13</td> <td><br><br><br>9.95<br><br>X</td> <td>Monday<br>Cloudy day a few drops rain at times. I chopped AM fixed fence at S.S. {illegible} and hoed hangels second time P.M. Willie drove down AM posted letter to Pringle re watch he got at F&S flour $3.10 also groceries 175 got harness mended {Wordres?} 10 cts. he got dinner at home I took Punch up to Rogersons at night bred. Willie over at {Geis's?} got onions. Mary got 25 cts from Mackie for seed corn last week.</td> <td><br><br><br><br><br>.25</td> <td><br><br>4.85</td> <td><br><br><br>.10</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>14</td> <td></td> <td>Tuesday<br>Cloudy some sunshine thunder and shower about 6 PM. Willie cut 6 rounds around No 1 hay field AM I hoed mangels second time. Willie cultivated corn PM cc we brought rake over from other barn I fixed wire fence around new land No 6. We raked up some of the cut hay and coiled it. Dave and wife and Fred & {illegible} Hillis and Auntie Unicle Jim and Mrs Ritchie up for tea.<br>Mary got 95 cts from B. Schar's for eggs got on Friday also 30 from Auntie 10 from Mrs Ritchie.</td> <td><br><br><br><br><br>.95<br>.40</td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>15</td> <td><br>963.96</td> <td>Wednesday<br>Sunny and cloudy looked like rain</td> <td>1535.93</td> <td>208.62</td> <td>665.42</td> <td>289.92</td> </tr> <table> https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/5f388015c6bac668378a74da72951948.pdf a77caf21cba1efa1397bf6c740beed17 UG Transcription Progress Scripto transcription progress Done Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. === Rosmead Diary === <table> <tr> <td>1914</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>July</td> <td>S</td> <td>E</td> </tr> <tr> <td>15</td> <td>963</td> <td>96</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>1</td> <td>32</td> </tr> <tr> <td>16</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>965</td> <td>28</td> </tr> <table> === continued Wednesday forward === very warm. Peter Clark told us in morning that our cheap had been in some gondans down at his please they have bown on the road for some time getting under the wire fence. I fixed the fame to-day from crack at G. S. up to top of No5 O.S.R. pulling out staples and letting the fake down and filling up hollows with growth. We raked up rest of yesterdays out hay cooled it also cut 12 more rounds. Willie went down brought up 70M in morning got wheat at Ellis $1.50 men ofc Jinn Robinson and wife Bell up for PM and tee. Willie drove 70M down at night. Mrs Kennedy & maid up for 2 doz eggs 38 cts Wm Clark eggs 19 cts. Sam McRae brought meat in morning, paid him 10 cts for maize he got May gave hen to a gypsy woman several rigs of them passed up to road this PM. === Thursday === Mostly sunny AM mostly cloudy PM looked like rain some thunder very warm Willie cultivated some more corn AM we brought over SDR & loader from other band AM raked up the out hay Ro1. PM we took in 4 loads with loader and cut some more after tea. Sold Reeves 8 doz eggs $1.5 2019. Many down town PM got at Russells goods on ofc 1.35 got her dress tied on at Ms Batz. got at Phillips olive oil 10 cts Woods shirt of west 90 cts 70 D banana 10 cts Willie got bread at foots last Monday 12 cts. Willie still doctoring Mands folly. <table> <tr> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td>Paid</td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>Rec</td> <td></td> <td>H</td> <td></td> <td>E</td> <td></td> <td>S</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>1535</td> <td>93.</td> <td>208</td> <td>62</td> <td>665</td> <td>42</td> <td>89</td> <td>92</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>38</td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>19</td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td>10</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>1</td> <td>52</td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td></td> <td>1</td> <td>00</td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td>22</td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>1538</td> <td>02</td> <td>209</td> <td>84</td> <td>665</td> <td>52</td> <td>89</td> <td>92</td> </tr> <table> https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/822d543b3ff15117da47da6267132ab6.pdf 74ea83f3c847d90af7ffb804c3150486 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. == Rosmead Diary ===== Friday forward === Sunny and cloudy looked like rain AM a few drops fell, very warm I cultivated some more corn AM we took in load hay from coals No 1 before dinner Willie finished cutting the block hay Ro. I was cutting last night. PM Willie went down town M and in baggy bread her to branking model he got print and sugar at 70 S 3.70. I raked up the cut hay in Roy We took in rest of coals one load also a load of the raked stuff. After tea we cooled what was left also raked rakings. Andrew Schars over in evening got 1 day eggs also a han 5 lbs @ 3 cts rude W Shoultad in PM offerest $82. for red hifor up at Allons 50. Willie got more mudienne from of for filly. === Saturday === Cloudy and sunny looked like rain at times did rain a few drops in morning We cut some more hay in Ro 1 AM then cultivated some more corn also pain ground potatoes then brought hay rack over prow other barn on high waggon that we took the water back to potatoes on. PM we took load hay in, cools we make last night then Willie raked up the morning but also finished rakings we took it in, one load and cooled up the left rakings. Willie down town at night got collar at Russells 20 cts. Charlie Bogus over in morning got land of bead plane. I made halter with nails in to put on Luay to Keep her from sucking Kate. <table> <tbody> <tr> <td>1914</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>July</td> <td>S</td> <td>E</td> </tr> <tr> <td>17</td> <td>S</td> <td>E</td> </tr> <tr> <td>17</td> <td>965</td> <td>28</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>3</td> <td>70</td> </tr> <tr> <td>18</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td></td> <td>20</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>969</td> <td>18</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td>Paid</td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>Rec</td> <td></td> <td>H</td> <td></td> <td>E</td> <td></td> <td>J</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>1538</td> <td>02</td> <td>209</td> <td>84</td> <td>665</td> <td>52</td> <td>89.</td> <td>92</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td></td> <td>3</td> <td>70</td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td>20</td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>1538</td> <td>02</td> <td>213</td> <td>74</td> <td>665</td> <td>52</td> <td>89</td> <td>92</td> </tr> </tbody> </table> UG Transcription Progress Scripto transcription progress Done https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/89b9df93e723548120895586ef3d1cc3.pdf 7b59a7dac6ce5e61226debd2f97de358 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. == Rosmead Diary ===== continued Saturday forward === Mr Cameron in in morning bought red hifer (at Allans fifty) last of the Beatrice stock for $85.00 gave $15 on her he to let us know when to bring her down === Sunday === Fine sunny day warm day weather. Mr brian preached AM from Jeremiah 18:15 and in evening from Matt 17:8. often cull 5 Willie and I only down AM all down but me at night === Monday === Clear sunny day and morning. Willie took cream to Russells in morning got truchtore Rhubarb at Phillips 10 cts Bella Willie and I sell wick last night not very strong to-day. We cut rest of Ro. hayfield SD Rakol some up PM and took in 3 loads louder. Willie chopped war &amp; home AM. Andrew Schairs paid for hen and eggs got with 70 cts Nolan &amp; Jean Milne up AM for green please. === Tuesday === Another sunny day exceedingly dry weather. moderately warm. We got some hay in No 2 SW naked up the losing yesterdays cut in Ro 1 hauled it in PM 3 loads then D &amp; Rooked some of Ro 2, raked in Ro rakings, took in load from Ro 2 also raking Ro, after tea Wm Clark eggs 35 cts Many took meat bag over to McKas P. M. got ride from downtown with Dave Greyson got dress at Mrs Bantz $3.50. Miss St Clair home in evening lag warming about lost latter Shay inland to move to Galt in Sept. <table> <tbody> <tr> <td>1914</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>July</td> <td>S</td> <td>E</td> </tr> <tr> <td>18</td> <td>969</td> <td>18</td> </tr> <tr> <td>19</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>20</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td></td> <td>15</td> </tr> <tr> <td>21</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>3</td> <td>50</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>972</td> <td>83</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td>Paid</td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>Rec</td> <td></td> <td>H</td> <td></td> <td>E</td> <td></td> <td>S</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>1538</td> <td>02</td> <td>213</td> <td>74</td> <td>665</td> <td>52</td> <td>89.</td> <td>92</td> </tr> <tr> <td>10</td> <td>00</td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td>10</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>70</td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>38</td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td>3</td> <td>50</td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>1549</td> <td>10</td> <td>217</td> <td>24</td> <td>665</td> <td>62</td> <td>89</td> <td>97</td> </tr> </tbody> </table> UG Transcription Progress Scripto transcription progress Done https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/3eaf4ccc15ba95cedecd0772283ece69.pdf 5fbf18c93cd425801a1d4e41ba0d225c Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. == Rosmead Diary ==== Wednesday forward == Another warm sunny dry day. Willie drove down for 7 of M in morning I took them down about 5 PM. We finished cutting Ro 2 hay and cut some in Ro 6 at other barn We got in 4 loads this PM including rakings we have Ro. finished complete Ro 2 ready for raking. absent. Mauds colt still alive but Roy weak. sow had 3 pigs to-day Greyson brought meat morning. === Thursday === Cloudy rained AM also a little P.M. Willie drove down in morning got at Chapmans guards &amp; sections for mower $1.15 luisad oil Richards 13. he brought N. S. of with him. We raked some at Ro 6 took back waggon and louder in time to be stopped by rain Nukem and I took the 13 cattle up to Aelans fifty again and fixed the fence, they got out and were down here this morning. Willie chopped pig and in PM and horse. I sampled mangels in N. O. PM took Kate up to Rogger at night. also took salt to Cattle. Mackie over in morning. Bob Tindale down AM to get vine for his pea harvester. N. S. want some traim. === Friday === Cloudy most day some sunshine PM. N.D. up in morning went home again. I scuffed turnips A. M. and Willie drove down for McFadgan to see Mauds colt. PM Willie naked Ro 9 rakings I cut some more Ro 6 turned windows with SDR and took put in load brought <table> <tbody> <tr> <td>1914</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>July</td> <td>S</td> <td>E</td> </tr> <tr> <td>22</td> <td>972</td> <td>83</td> </tr> <tr> <td>23</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>1</td> <td>28</td> </tr> <tr> <td>24</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>974</td> <td>11</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td>Paid</td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>Rec</td> <td></td> <td>H</td> <td></td> <td>E</td> <td></td> <td>J</td> <td>Your text here...</td> </tr> <tr> <td>1549</td> <td>10</td> <td>217</td> <td>24</td> <td>665</td> <td>62</td> <td>89</td> <td>97</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td>1</td> <td>15</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td>13</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>1549</td> <td>60</td> <td>217</td> <td>24</td> <td>666</td> <td>90</td> <td>89</td> <td>97</td> </tr> </tbody> </table> UG Transcription Progress Scripto transcription progress Done https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/456aeb7bf61a889996c3c2d0d001dc18.pdf bfd611a11e42690eaf065771c5f94ee9 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. == Rosmead Diary ==continued Friday forward it to this bxum. After tea I put raking on with loudon in Ro 2. Many down home PM. Told Baker buy to come up for the basket of lease he and some more picket in over field and I second away. Andrew Lokains got yes Saturday Fine sunny warm day breezy. N. S. soup all day he hood turnips second time I finished scuffling turnips also shorts rows of down. We out some more hay Ro 6 AM. PM we scuffled rope at 7 L nord some. turnips, SD Rakeal cut roy and took it in 2 loads other born one names. Willie chopped some. Andrew Schairs paid por yz 80 of Sunday Cloudy and sunny. Mr Graw preached AM from Matt 4:1–11. And in warning prom Auntie back from Toronto Willie at home AM only he down at night. L. A roll 10 cts. Monday Mostly cloudy rained a few drops AM N. S. up all he raked rakings Ro 6 then he and Willie took hifor down to Common sold in 18th rec balance #7.500 Willie got at Marnies harmed oil 15 stands at Ellies 10, at 76 D what $1.84 brom $1.50 coal oil 60 soop 30. PM we finished scuffling rope + potatoes + some come also finished Ro 2 rakings took in. Ro 6 makings. I cut some more hay Ro 6 after term. We hoed Turnips second time also some mangels in R. O. <table> <tbody> <tr> <td>1914</td> </tr> <tr> <td>July</td> <td>S</td> <td>E</td> </tr> <tr> <td>24</td> <td>974</td> <td>11</td> </tr> <tr> <td>25</td> </tr> <tr> <td>26</td> </tr> <tr> <td>27</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>4</td> <td>59</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>978</td> <td>70</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Paid</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Rec</td> <td></td> <td>H</td> <td></td> <td>E</td> <td></td> <td>J</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>1549</td> <td>10</td> <td>217</td> <td>24</td> <td>666</td> <td>90</td> <td>89</td> <td>97</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>85</td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td>10</td> </tr> <tr> <td>75</td> <td>00</td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td>10</td> <td>3</td> <td>49</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td>60</td> <td></td> <td>30</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> </tbody> </table> UG Transcription Progress Scripto transcription progress Done https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/836132155b7e4916871623c0aabf112d.pdf e8a87dddd03a18acd9f075e3384c5681 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. {INCOMPLETE - 1st page may be out of order} {Illegible, cut off} {Written in the left margins of the diary: "2H" "30" "97880"} {Written on the right page end of the diary: "60" "1625552179H6707990"} {...} for meat this morning Jess in buggy. I cut G.S.hay this finishing cutting. Willie drove down for F&M [Father & Mother] A.M. drove them down in evening again. Jess in buggy both times. We finished haying to-day except rakings. N.S. up all day hoeing AM till 11 when we put in load hay brought it over to this barn. PM we hauled 6 loads to other barn and one more mostly small. Reeves eggs 3 doz 60 cts Thursday Fine sunny day. N.S. up all day hoeing I finished raking No 6 and took them in PM this finishing haying. 2 loads one to each barn then a rakeful brought over here. N.S. helped with hay. Willie took cream down in morning I hoed some mangels seemed time. Willie and girls went up to J. McLellans after dinner Jess in buggy got back little after eight.<br>978.80 1625.55 217946707990 {Next page} {Written in the right margins: table below} Paid <table> <tr> <td>Ric</td> <td>H</td> <td>E</td> <td>J</td> </tr> <tr> <td>217 / 94</td> <td>1624 / 95</td> <td>670 / 69</td> <td>90 / 07?</td> </tr> <tr> <td> </td> <td> </td> <td> </td> <td> </td> </tr> <tr> <td> </td> <td> </td> <td> </td> <td> </td> </tr> </tr> <tr> <td> </td> <td> </td> <td>10</td> <td> </td> </tr> <table> Rosemead Diary 1914 July 28 Tuesday Forward 1624.95 217.94 670.69 90.07 Fine sunny day not warm a slight shower last night N.D.up all day he got pine tar at Mennies 10 cts. We cut rest of No 6 to-day (some AM some PM) ecept GS strip. I scuffled corn AM we {illegible} PM got a small load into other barn and a load over here. N.S. hoed turnips started to thin the {illegible}. Bob Tindale down at night told us the army {illegible} was at our {illegible} we still doctor sick colt it seems to be getting weaker. 29 Wednesday [rest of page cut off} https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/52439d47e65418c987df466b11c244f5.pdf 6e30731fcbba98f1227890c104f63327 UG Transcription Progress Scripto transcription progress Done Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. == Rosemead Diary == <table> <tr> <td>1914</td> <td> </td> <td> </td> </tr> <tr> <td>July</td> <td>J</td> <td>E</td> </tr> <tr> <td>31</td> <td>978</td> <td>80</td> </tr> <tr> <td>August</td> <td> </td> <td> </td> </tr> <tr> <td>1</td> <td> </td> <td> </td> </tr> <tr> <td> </td> <td>10</td> <td>00</td> </tr> <tr> <td> </td> <td>988</td> <td>80</td> </tr> <table> Friday Forward Fine sunny warm day exceedingly dry weather. N.S. up all day hoeing turnips I scuffled corn, and Willie chopped {pig?} cut sow thistle out of {grass/grain?} etc. PM Willie funished scuffling corn and hoed some. I hoed mangels second time PM. A {minister?} from Erin and another man in AM looking for a horse to buy. William Clark in for eggs today 40cts. {Jus?} Clark died to-day. {Scharis?} over in evening got 2 hens and 5 doz eggs {Illegible} We drove up in evening to see cattle, the water supply was dry. Several berry pickers from {Elora?} were in {Illegible} They had lost their way. We put {loader?} SD.R and {Illegible} {Illegible} in other {pen?}. We are still doctoring Mauds colt it cannot stand. July has been exceedingly dry {Illegible}. == Saturday == A slight shower of rain last night cloudy in morning turned out fine {sunny?} N.S. up all day finished hoeing turnips second time. we gave him $10.00 Two of which he has to work for next week. Willie and I and {Illegible} Allan up at {fifty?} getting the water to run A.M. PM we hoed mangels in NO. Uncle Will & cousin {Illegible} of Hamilton here in {Illegible} auto PM for a while. I Killed Mauds colt "Patsy" and buried it in N.O. I went down town at night Dan {Tindale?} said some of our cattle were out Willie and I drove up to see but they were all in. <table> <table> <table> <tr> <td> </td> <td> </td> <td> </td> <td> </td> <td>Paid</td> <td> </td> <td> </td> <td> </td> </tr> <tr> <td>Rec</td> <td> </td> <td>H</td> <td> </td> <td>E</td> <td> </td> <td>J</td> <td> </td> </tr> <tr> <td>1625</td> <td>55</td> <td>917</td> <td>94</td> <td>670</td> <td>79</td> <td>90</td> <td>07</td> </tr> <tr> <td> </td> <td>40</td> <td> </td> <td> </td> <td> </td> <td> </td> <td> </td> <td> </td> </tr> <tr> <td><s>10</s></td> <td><s>00</s></td> <td> </td> <td> </td> <td>10</td> <td>00</td> <td> </td> <td> </td> </tr> <tr> <td>1625</td> <td>95</td> <td>917</td> <td>94</td> <td>680</td> <td>79</td> <td>90</td> <td>07</td> </tr> <table> https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/6a5ef917d34daad94aa670dd55f65586.pdf 6497dfe48c214c1f52fce01949935a80 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. == Rosemead Diary ===== Sunday === Forward Cloudy, thunder lightning and a good heavy shower P.M. I stayed at home A.M. Mr Mcrean of {Metz?} preached A M from (Large Gap) and in evening from 1 Peter 5:7. last {dance?} . Ch coll $1.00 (Meaning: Church collection $1.00) L.A. ID (?) === Monday === Fine day cloudy and sunny warm. N.S. up all day hoeing corn Willie hoed with him P.M scuffled turnips with C.C . A. M Willie chopped some {pig?} took cattle up to SD again as they got out presumably by berry pickers letting down rails. he cut some grain with sow thistle in out of {No?} 3 A and fed to cattle and hoed mangles N.O. PM I went to {Jus?} Clark's funeral took Bella down with me brought Father home from funeral Bella came up with me again I hoed mangles N.O. after I came home. {Scharis?} paid for eggs &amp; hens got Friday eggs 1.00 hens 1.05 $2.05 (sum) === Tuesday === Fine sunny day. N.S. up all day hoeing corn I hoed also Willie scuffled rape {I L?} also head lands with C C. and sowed headlands with rape I chopped some pig. We went up to {Allans ppy (property) ?} Took three cattle with us got 4 more up at {Kays?} they had been let out by berry pickers. D.Allan went up with us.Wm (William) Clark up for eggs 2 doz 40 cts. {Andrew Scharis?} and Charlie {Shey?} over in evening got 2 pigeons. <table> <tbody> <tr> <td>1914</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>August</td> <td>J</td> <td>E</td> </tr> <tr> <td>2</td> <td>988</td> <td>80</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>1</td> <td>10</td> </tr> <tr> <td>3</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>4</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>989</td> <td>90</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td>Paid</td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>Rec</td> <td></td> <td>H</td> <td></td> <td>E</td> <td></td> <td>J</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>1625</td> <td>95</td> <td>917</td> <td>94</td> <td>680</td> <td>79</td> <td>90</td> <td>01</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td>1</td> <td>10</td> </tr> <tr> <td>2</td> <td>05</td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>40</td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>1628</td> <td>40</td> <td>917</td> <td>94</td> <td>680</td> <td>79</td> <td>91</td> <td>11</td> </tr> </tbody> </table> UG Transcription Progress Scripto transcription progress Done https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/49fd8a75454e5d6b96ead86016a54893.pdf ac1d9378e0dcce66cf30a479f9ae7a8d Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. == Rosemead Diary ===== Wednesday === Forward Fine sunny day warm at times, cool morning. N.S up all day hoeing turnips. We got {illegible} {cut / out?} and {fired / fried / fixed} up, Willie drove down got 50 lbs twine at Nichols on {op?} paid to Ellis $1.50 for what got July 15th also tea 40 cts. Mary down town PM at WF.W:S gave 25 cts she was {illegible} home. Willie cut most of the barley No 2 N. PM we stooked most of it up. Mrs Mackie over A.M for milk Britain declared war on Germany last night. Mary got egg money from Nellie 41.40 Jennie Sandham and children down at aunties. === Thursday === Fine sunny warm day. N.S. up at AM got sick a short time after dinner and went home. Willie took {illegible} sow down sold it to {Cameron?} 490 lbs @ {illegible} 2 $36.75 weighing {illegible} he paid Nichol $5.85 for twine got yesterday he got at F&amp;S 5 bags bran 625 1.00 lbs wheat $2.00 1.00 lbs low grade flour $1.75 1.00 lbs shorts 140 5 bags flour $15:00 groceries $1.43 paid NS 10cts yesterday for {illegible} I hauled 6 wheelbarrow loads of manure from under evergreens to new orchard PM we finished cutting all the barley in No2 and stooked it up. Willie drove down home at noon for F &amp; M but they didn't come up. We drove up to see cattle at night. Coal oil {illegible} 20 Andrew Scharis over at night got 2 more pigeons. === Friday === Fine sunny day very warm. We repaired binder canvass reels etc AM using <table> <tbody> <tr> <td>1914</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>August</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>5</td> <td>989</td> <td>90</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>2</td> <td>15</td> </tr> <tr> <td>6</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>17</td> <td>37</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>16</td> <td>43</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td></td> <td>20</td> </tr> <tr> <td>7</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>1026</td> <td>05</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td>Paid</td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>Rec</td> <td></td> <td>H</td> <td></td> <td>E</td> <td></td> <td>J</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>1628</td> <td>40</td> <td>217</td> <td>94</td> <td>680.</td> <td>79</td> <td>91</td> <td>17</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td>40</td> <td>1</td> <td>50</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td>25</td> </tr> <tr> <td>1</td> <td>40</td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>36</td> <td>75</td> <td></td> <td></td> <td>5</td> <td>85</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td>2</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td>6</td> <td>25</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td>3</td> <td>75</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td></td> <td>15</td> <td>00</td> <td>1</td> <td>40</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td></td> <td>1</td> <td>43</td> <td></td> <td>10</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td>20</td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>1666</td> <td>55</td> <td>234</td> <td>97</td> <td>699</td> <td>66</td> <td>91</td> <td>42</td> </tr> </tbody> </table> UG Transcription Progress Scripto transcription progress Done https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/1e2ef06a77f0ecee3549358d6bd0ff4f.pdf 1e9d9bebcec9eb31be8471410842c1ed Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. <table> <tbody> <tr> <td width="56"> <p>1914</p> </td> <td width="47">&nbsp;</td> <td width="45">&nbsp;</td> <td width="260"> <p>Rosmead Diary</p> </td> <td width="59">&nbsp;</td> <td width="53"> <p>Paid&nbsp;</p> </td> <td width="48">&nbsp;</td> <td width="56">&nbsp;</td> </tr> <tr> <td width="56"> <p>August</p> </td> <td width="47"> <p>J</p> </td> <td width="45"> <p>E</p> </td> <td width="260">&nbsp;</td> <td width="59"> <p>Rec</p> </td> <td width="53"> <p>H</p> </td> <td width="48"> <p>E</p> </td> <td width="56"> <p>T</p> </td> </tr> <tr> <td width="56"> <p>7</p> </td> <td width="47"> <p>1026</p> </td> <td width="45"> <p>05</p> </td> <td width="260"> <p>continued Friday forward</p> <p>old canvass strips from old Massy Harris binder. I also fixed fence between No’s 1 &amp; 2 and we put the cows in No 1. PM we cut some oats in No 7. W. other side other barn. and I stooked them up. Bella {Jeharine?} got 3 ½ doz eggs {mop?}. Mary went down home at night. I chopped pig feed in morning. I found a ten cent piece in No 6, 1885, Victoria Regina in it. Arthur Walker was in yesterday to see about</p> <p>our trashing {threshing}</p> </td> <td width="59"> <p>1666.55</p> </td> <td width="53"> <p>234.97</p> </td> <td width="48"> <p>699.66</p> </td> <td width="56"> <p>91.4</p> </td> </tr> <tr> <td width="56">&nbsp;</td> <td width="47">&nbsp;</td> <td width="45">&nbsp;</td> <td width="260">&nbsp;</td> <td width="59">&nbsp;</td> <td width="53">&nbsp;</td> <td width="48">&nbsp;</td> <td width="56">&nbsp;</td> </tr> <tr> <td width="56"> <p>8</p> </td> <td width="47">&nbsp;</td> <td width="45">&nbsp;</td> <td width="260"> <p>Saturday</p> <p>Fine hazy sunny day very warm. We finished cutting No 7 W. to-day and stooked most of it up. Father in for dinner he had been up at D Allans fifty told us some cattle were out. After dinner Willie drove him down Kate in buggy then looked for cattle and put them back again. We chopped some pig in evening. Mary walked up this morning she had been down home last night she gave Mrs Vanalpine 5 lbs butter for sheep having eaten her cabbages. $1.00</p> </td> <td width="59"> <p>1.00</p> </td> <td width="53">&nbsp;</td> <td width="48"> <p>1.00</p> </td> <td width="56">&nbsp;</td> </tr> <tr> <td width="56"> <p>9</p> </td> <td width="47"> <p>1</p> <p>1027</p> </td> <td width="45"> <p>60</p> <p>65</p> </td> <td width="260"> <p>Sunday</p> <p>Warm, sunny and cloudy a thunder shower passed around PM rained other places. I stayed at home AM. Willie and Mary down AM DV Hay of Elora Preached AM from Luke 2:7. last clause . and in evening from Matt 27. 22. first clause ch coll {referring to church collection} 50</p> <p>Mary gave LA coll 10 cts.</p> <p>There were more in choir at night.</p> </td> <td width="59"> <p>1667.65</p> </td> <td width="53"> <p>234.97</p> </td> <td width="48"> <p>700.66</p> </td> <td width="56"> <p>.50</p> <p>.10</p> <p>92.02</p> </td> </tr> </tbody> </table> UG Transcription Progress Scripto transcription progress Done https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/f244a4632e10060797328d4de471f6df.pdf 15d193a97af0afa6f2e4fb5e36dccb67 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. Rosmead Diary <table> <tr> <td>1914</td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td>Paid</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>August</td> <td>{JE?}</td> <td></td> <td>Rec</td> <td>H</td> <td>E</td> <td>J</td> </tr> <tr> <td>10</td> <td>1027.65.</td> <td>Monday Forward<br>Rain last night and this morning, mostly cloudy some sunshine some more rain in evening. warm. We finished stooking the oats but an sat got pea harvester rigged up and cut one round in sand hill peas. N.S up PM hoeing got cream cheque from Guelph $20.54. I dropped some pig in evening. Peter Clark in PM to see get lend of team to haul rails.</td> <td>1667.65<br><br><br>20.54</td> <td>234.97</td> <td>700.66</td> <td>92.02</td> </tr> <tr> <td>11</td> <td></td> <td>Tuesday<br>Some rain last night, mostly cloudy got cool at night. N.S up all day hoeing AM he and Willie cut pease sand hill, PM. I scuffled greystone turnips and corn drilled up the latter sowed some rape seed between drills. I drove girls up to {illegible name} at night Belwood road took ours and McKees meat bags up to Gregsons. Bella {Scharr?} paid for eggs {illegible} 70 cts Willie went down for cream can in morning Jess in buggy took it down full again with Punch he also dropped pig AM.</td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>12</td> <td></td> <td>Wednesday<br>Fine sunny hot day a little breezy from east. N.S up all day hoeing corn AM loading P.M. We got in the sand hill pease to day 3 1/9 loads also 4 loads barley No 2 Willie and Nelson loaded I took them off and spread them. B & M called on Ms Barbour P Matson Ms Mackie. Willie drove up to see cattle at night. D. Allan went with him. They {illegible} 7in. F & M walked up AM also walked down P.M. I took Quarrie over to Fords at night. Jno Gregson brought meat this morning.</td> <td><br><br><br>.70</td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>X</td> <td>1027.65</td> <td></td> <td>1688.89</td> <td>234.97</td> <td>700.66</td> <td>92.02</td> </tr> <table> https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/82db3cbe40032f7318843110e1c2c942.pdf 1517999d4bfb149d4f853397fae98327 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. Rosmead Diary <table> <tr> <td>1914</td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td>Paid</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>August</td> <td>{JE?}</td> <td></td> <td>Rec</td> <td>H</td> <td>E</td> <td>J</td> </tr> <tr> <td>13</td> <td>1027.65</td> <td>Thursday Forward<br>Mostly cloudy rained a little AM and considerable at times PM N.S. up AM We got in 4 loads barley from No 2, Willie and ID Allans went up in morning to look for the cattle found them all in after considerable search. We fixed slings also fence in No 6 and let horses in there, PM. Sow No 2 pigged to-day 6 pigs. Reeves got 3 doz eggs 60 cts</td> <td>1688.89<br><br><br>.60</td> <td>234.87</td> <td>700.66</td> <td>92.02</td> </tr> <tr> <td>14</td> <td><br><br><br>7.18</td> <td>Friday<br>Fine day mostly sunny. breezy. I drilled up rest of corn with Jess in scuffler also potatoes then scuffled 24 drills turnips. Willie chopped pig feed AM. Schars got lend of team AM to plow his land P.M. Willi drove down town sent $5.00 to McDougal Galt for new part for {illegible} Express order 3 cts got also at Phillips water glass 25 ink fly paper rubber rings 20. he got at Mennie's lamp glass 25 cts at Russells Delineator 15 cts at Ellis groceries $1.30. he then cut some of oats in No 3.A. We stooked them after tea. Peter Clark over again to see about getting team to haul rails.</td> <td></td> <td><br><br><br><br>.20<br>.40<br>1.30</td> <td><br>5.00<br><br>.28</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>15</td> <td><br><br><br>7.89</td> <td>Saturday<br>Fine sunny cool day N.S. up all day We got in rest of barley No 2 two loads left some thistle stooks for rakings also 2 loads oats from No 7 AM. PM we got in six loads from No 7. I took off loads into shed W & N hauled We paid Nelson $6.00 in full to date. Willie down town at night got at Russells work pants $1.25 {illegible} 25 <s>collar</s> shirt buttons 25 blackening14 total 189</td> <td></td> <td><br><br><br>.64</td> <td><br><br><br>1.25<br>6.00</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>1042.72</td> <td></td> <td>1689.49</td> <td>237.51</td> <td>713.19</td> <td>92.02.</td> </tr> <table> https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/200af4f90815349e2f184a2e637dac81.pdf 204115c4e96de4441f5c3691bb4dd517 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. <table> <tbody> <tr> <td width="56"> <p>1914</p> </td> <td width="47">&nbsp;</td> <td width="46">&nbsp;</td> <td width="258"> <p>Rosmead Diary</p> </td> <td width="57">&nbsp;</td> <td width="57"> <p>Paid</p> </td> <td width="47">&nbsp;</td> <td width="57">&nbsp;</td> </tr> <tr> <td width="56"> <p>August</p> </td> <td width="47"> <p>T {?}</p> </td> <td width="46"> <p>E</p> </td> <td width="258">&nbsp;</td> <td width="57"> <p>Rec</p> </td> <td width="57"> <p>H</p> </td> <td width="47"> <p>E</p> </td> <td width="57"> <p>T</p> </td> </tr> <tr> <td width="56"> <p>16</p> </td> <td width="47"> <p>1042</p> <p>5</p> </td> <td width="46"> <p>72</p> <p>10</p> </td> <td width="258"> <p>Sunday forward</p> <p>Rained considerable at noon and PM some, cleared up by evening. Dr Hay preached AM from proverbs Remove not the ancient landmarks a sermon based on the present European war and in evening from Daniels Prophecy re war Wm Hayward came up PM stayed for tea went down to church with Willie. I stayed at home in evening. Willie at home A.M. Miss coll missionary collection} $5.00 L.A. 10 cts.</p> </td> <td width="57"> <p>1689.49</p> </td> <td width="57"> <p>237.51</p> </td> <td width="47"> <p>713.19</p> </td> <td width="57"> <p>92.02</p> <p>5.10</p> </td> </tr> <tr> <td width="56"> <p>17</p> </td> <td width="47">&nbsp;</td> <td width="46"> <p>37.0</p> </td> <td width="258"> <p>Monday</p> <p>Fine day sunny and cloudy. I fixed fence along S.S. to keep sheep in and Willie cut rest of oats in No 3 A. PM Willie went down Punch in buggy got at Ellis sugar etc $2.13 bread {boots?} 12 cts lard Ewings 90 cts. twine Nichols $2.63. We hauled in two loads oats from No 7 fixed binder canvasses etc Mr Phillips in to see about tuning piano Mary gave pair socks to tramp.</p> </td> <td width="57">&nbsp;</td> <td width="57"> <p>&nbsp;2.25</p> <p>.90</p> </td> <td width="47"> <p>2.63</p> </td> <td width="57">&nbsp;</td> </tr> <tr> <td width="56"> <p>18</p> </td> <td width="47"> <p>1056</p> </td> <td width="46"> <p>508</p> <p>60</p> </td> <td width="258"> <p>Tuesday</p> <p>Terrific thunder storm last night and heavy rain Cloudy and sunny day, warm, frequent showers. Willie saw Fred Bondy in morning re thrashing, we cleared out granary got wood for thrashing etc also chopped some horse {?}. PM Arthur Walker brought his thrashing outfit here. Fred Bondy &amp; Jim Whilton {or Whitlaw} with him, none stayed all night. Willie got at {Linns ?} grain 45 at Ewens goods 20 at {Minnows fly bypack ?} 35 at {Shortneeds ?} meat $2.00. W Clarke up PM got eggs 2 doz 40 cts. Willie told hands Jess in buggy</p> </td> <td width="57"> <p>.40</p> <p>1689.89</p> </td> <td width="57"> <p>.20</p> <p>.35</p> <p>241.21</p> </td> <td width="47"> <p>.45&nbsp;</p> <p>2.00</p> <p>718.27</p> </td> <td width="57"> <p>97.12</p> </td> </tr> </tbody> </table> UG Transcription Progress Scripto transcription progress Done https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/a0a261660e94dbf69030b0ef049c0ac5.pdf cd201d96df8afcefcca66ee359d814fe Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. <table> <tbody> <tr> <td width="56"> <p>1914</p> </td> <td width="47">&nbsp;</td> <td width="45">&nbsp;</td> <td width="224"> <p>Rosmead Diary</p> </td> <td width="63"> <p>Paid</p> </td> <td width="66">&nbsp;</td> <td width="66">&nbsp;</td> <td width="57">&nbsp;</td> </tr> <tr> <td width="56"> <p>August</p> </td> <td width="47"> <p>T {?}</p> </td> <td width="45"> <p>E</p> </td> <td width="224">&nbsp;</td> <td width="63"> <p>Rec</p> </td> <td width="66"> <p>H</p> </td> <td width="66"> <p>E</p> </td> <td width="57"> <p>T</p> </td> </tr> <tr> <td width="56"> <p>19</p> </td> <td width="47"> <p>1056</p> </td> <td width="45"> <p>60</p> <p>25</p> </td> <td width="224"> <p>Wednesday forward</p> <p>Very heavy steady rain last night also thunder and lightning cloudy and sunny day very warm. We thrashed this AM we got tank filled at barn {about?} last night we had following hands Wm Maywood Mr Pick D Allan. D Skeoch Bob Tindale J. Ford J. Dix. We thrashed all the oats that were in and nearly all the barley. Arthur Walker took his outfit to {Rogersons?} at noon. ToM walked up in morning. Willie drove them down in evening. Sem Mr Kee brought meat this morning. I scuffled mangels N.O. PM Willie raked barley field No 2 and we brought in rakings. N.D. up at noon went down again Mary got basket apples from Mrs Bondy yesterday 25 cts I chopped a little batteries quit working.</p> </td> <td width="63"> <p>1689.89</p> </td> <td width="66"> <p>241.21</p> </td> <td width="66"> <p>718.27</p> <p>.25</p> </td> <td width="57"> <p>97.12</p> </td> </tr> <tr> <td width="56"> <p>20</p> </td> <td width="47">&nbsp;</td> <td width="45">&nbsp;</td> <td width="224"> <p>Thursday</p> <p>Raining nearly all day heavy and steady. Wet weather now. Willie took cream down to Russells in morning. We did inside work to-day chopped pig &amp; horse cleaned up boxes of bolts nails etc. Willie and Mary drove up to see cattle at Allans P.M.</p> </td> <td width="63">&nbsp;</td> <td width="66">&nbsp;</td> <td width="66">&nbsp;</td> <td width="57">&nbsp;</td> </tr> <tr> <td width="56"> <p>21</p> </td> <td width="47"> <p>1056</p> </td> <td width="45"> <p>85</p> </td> <td width="224"> <p>Friday</p> <p>Cloudy morning cleared up sunny. I fenced out 5 furrows and plowed, in No 6 barn field sod J. Jameson over in morning to tell us our horses were in grain field he put them out. Willie drove girls down P.M. they called on Mrs Jno Clark she was not at home they called on Mrs Rutherford. They paid W. Thompson for wall paper</p> </td> <td width="63"> <p>1689.89</p> </td> <td width="66"> <p>241.21</p> </td> <td width="66"> <p>718.52</p> </td> <td width="57"> <p>97.12</p> </td> </tr> </tbody> </table> UG Transcription Progress Scripto transcription progress Done https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/04dcb23f41bf95f7f93da1bf0bcd3725.pdf a894035be69b75ed66b1e22b1ae524a4 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. <table> <tbody> <tr> <td width="56"> <p>1914</p> </td> <td width="47">&nbsp;</td> <td width="46">&nbsp;</td> <td width="258"> <p>Rosmead Diary</p> </td> <td width="57">&nbsp;</td> <td width="57"> <p>Paid</p> </td> <td width="47">&nbsp;</td> <td width="57">&nbsp;</td> </tr> <tr> <td width="56"> <p>August</p> </td> <td width="47"> <p>T {?}</p> </td> <td width="46"> <p>E</p> </td> <td width="258">&nbsp;</td> <td width="57"> <p>Rec</p> </td> <td width="57"> <p>H</p> </td> <td width="47"> <p>E</p> </td> <td width="57"> <p>T</p> </td> </tr> <tr> <td width="56"> <p>21</p> </td> <td width="47"> <p>1056</p> <p>4</p> </td> <td width="46"> <p>85</p> <p>90</p> </td> <td width="258"> <p>continued Friday Forward</p> <p>got in May $4.25 paid Nichols for new {?} paint got 40 cts paid to Mc. Hardy. Willie got {?} valve at station {?} Belt cost 25 cts {?}, Willie did odd jobs fixed binder canvass etc. drove sick sow also sow with 3 pigs bade to sand mill pea field to get pease off stubble.</p> </td> <td width="57"> <p>1689.89</p> </td> <td width="57"> <p>241.21</p> <p>4.25</p> <p>.40</p> </td> <td width="47"> <p>718.52</p> <p>.25</p> </td> <td width="57"> <p>97.12</p> </td> </tr> <tr> <td width="56"> <p>22</p> </td> <td width="47">&nbsp;</td> <td width="46">&nbsp;</td> <td width="258"> <p>Fine s Saturday</p> <p>Fine sunny day. Willie at Maywoods thrashing {threshing} AM I plowed and {?} No 6 barn field sod. PM Willie spread stooks in No 7 and we hauled {?} in 4 loads then finishing the field they were not quite dry some of them Mary turned out some of the wet stooks in No 3A I stooked them up again at night. Willie down town in evening got pair boots for me $3.50 bread {?} 19 cts (Willie paid boots with cheque R.B.)</p> </td> <td width="57">&nbsp;</td> <td width="57"> <p>.12</p> </td> <td width="47"> <p>3.50</p> </td> <td width="57">&nbsp;</td> </tr> <tr> <td width="56"> <p>23</p> </td> <td width="47"> <p>4</p> </td> <td width="46"> <p>22</p> </td> <td width="258"> <p>Sunday</p> <p>Fine day sunny and cloudy thunder and lightning around the horizon in evening. I stayed at home AM. Dr Hay preached AM from “The summer is {?} and we are not saved” and in evening from Joel 2:28. Ch coll 50 LA 10</p> </td> <td width="57">&nbsp;</td> <td width="57">&nbsp;</td> <td width="47">&nbsp;</td> <td width="57"> <p>.60</p> </td> </tr> <tr> <td width="56"> <p>24</p> </td> <td width="47"> <p>22</p> <p>1088</p> </td> <td width="46"> <p>65</p> <p>62</p> </td> <td width="258"> <p>Monday</p> <p>Fine sunny cool day. N. D. up all day pulling flax. We put load wood on waggon (gravel box) Willie took it down home then went to station got the tanks of coal oil from Columbus to gave cheque J B 16100 got at stals {?} seed 25 tomatoes 35 at Nichols tanks 5 We cut half of oats in No 4 also took in 2 loads oats from No. 3A {?} {?} brought his bugs at night. Paid Arthur {?} $6.00 cheque 7 B {?} of thrashing 412/2 gal {?} {?} 6.50 tank 6.60 {?} {?} $3.50</p> </td> <td width="57"> <p>1689.89</p> </td> <td width="57"> <p>.35</p> <p>3.00</p> <p>249.33</p> </td> <td width="47"> <p>13.00</p> <p>.30</p> <p>6.00</p> <p>741.57</p> </td> <td width="57"> <p>97.72</p> </td> </tr> </tbody> </table> UG Transcription Progress Scripto transcription progress Done https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/b52bf39f01fc49bb7699d746310301d7.pdf 07671d5c38e25f1471744627b3825fdd Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. <table> <tbody> <tr> <td width="56"> <p>1914</p> </td> <td width="258"> <p>Rosmead Diary</p> </td> <td width="57"> <p>Paid</p> </td> </tr> <tr> <td width="56"> <p>August</p> </td> <td width="47"> <p>T {?}</p> </td> <td width="46"> <p>E</p> </td> <td width="57"> <p>Rec</p> </td> <td width="57"> <p>H</p> </td> <td width="47"> <p>E</p> </td> <td width="57"> <p>T</p> </td> </tr> <tr> <td width="56"> <p>25</p> </td> <td width="47"> <p>1088</p> </td> <td width="46"> <p>62</p> </td> <td width="258"> <p>Tuesday forward</p> <p>Fine day, sunny. N.S. up all day Willie cut rest of No 4 AM {?} stooked up while I chopped 240 lbs (3 bags) pig chop which we lent him then I finished stooking. PM we pulled flax cut {?} Britain peas in w corner of No 4 with pea {?} I cut around them first with scythe, we got in rest of oats in No 3. A, one load, I dropped pig feed in morning. B {crossed out} Helen and Jean Mike also Norman Jessie and Bonnie Landham up PM and for tea Nellie and Jennie came up in evening, Willie drove the youngsters down Nellie Jean &amp; Norman {?} first last night</p> </td> <td width="57"> <p>1689.89</p> </td> <td width="57"> <p>249.33</p> </td> <td width="47"> <p>741.57</p> </td> <td width="57"> <p>97.72</p> </td> </tr> <tr> <td width="56"> <p>26</p> </td> <td width="47"> <p>4</p> </td> <td width="46"> <p>10</p> </td> <td width="258"> <p>Wednesday</p> <p>Fine sunny day cool morning. I went for meat this morning Jess in buggy. N.S. up all day we pulled flax AM. Hauled in 5 loads oat including ¾ load peas from No 4 PM Willie down town AM got at Phillips powder for Dan 25 cts at {?} S grains $3.85 brought T &amp; M up with him they got {?} ride down with {?} P.M. I drove up to see cattle at night Sim Percy is out I got J Black to phone up to {?} about it. Brought our 1 bag L {?} flour 1 bag shorts on what he borrowed yesterday.</p> </td> <td width="57"> <p>3.85</p> </td> <td width="47"> <p>.25</p> </td> </tr> <tr> <td width="56"> <p>27</p> </td> <td width="47"> <p>1092</p> </td> <td width="46"> <p>72</p> </td> <td width="258"> <p>Thursday</p> <p>Misty morning very heavy dew cleared off fine sunny. Willie drove up to {?} got Sim Percy while {?} there brought it down here N.S. up all day we picked stones off No 6 sod. Willie chopped 8 {?} lbs barley for Mr Mackie 25 cts also 58 lbs</p> </td> <td width="57"> <p>.25</p> <p>1690.14</p> </td> <td width="57"> <p>253.18</p> </td> <td width="47"> <p>741.82</p> </td> <td width="57"> <p>97.72</p> </td> </tr> </tbody> </table> UG Transcription Progress Scripto transcription progress Done https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/abfa12564235d7dfb7b9b8d4a8bf4265.pdf d70a878308e32f1b919f91b50a8a2a89 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. <table> <tbody> <tr> <td width="56"> <p>1914</p> </td> <td width="258"> <p>Rosmead Diary</p> </td> <td width="57"> <p>Paid</p> </td> </tr> <tr> <td width="56"> <p>August</p> </td> <td width="47"> <p>T {?}</p> </td> <td width="46"> <p>E</p> </td> <td width="57"> <p>Rec</p> </td> <td width="57"> <p>H</p> </td> <td width="47"> <p>E</p> </td> <td width="57"> <p>T</p> </td> </tr> <tr> <td width="56"> <p>27</p> </td> <td width="47"> <p>1092</p> </td> <td width="46"> <p>72</p> <p>X</p> </td> <td width="258"> <p>Continued Thursday forward</p> <p>of our oats for {?} who came for it PM. I dropped a bag pig feed in morning. Willie took Pouch up to {?} {?} at noon. PM we finished harvest (except flax) 3 loads oats from No 4 then finished pulling the flax except a small patch with thistles. Lorn Mullan and Matt {?} here PM brought 4 sows for 10 cts lb (also 1 service {?}) to be taken down to {?}. We paid N.S. $4.00 in full to-date being through with him just now Mrs Cook and Elsie called PM. I sharpened some stakes for fence.</p> </td> <td width="57"> <p>1690.14</p> </td> <td width="57"> <p>253.18</p> </td> <td width="47"> <p>741.82</p> <p>4.00</p> </td> <td width="57"> <p>97.72</p> </td> </tr> <tr> <td width="56"> <p>28</p> </td> <td width="47"> <p>6</p> </td> <td width="46"> <p>28</p> </td> <td width="258"> <p>Friday</p> <p>Fine day sunny. Willie took cream down in morning then took 4 sows to Wilsons weighed them at seales 720 lbs $72.00 {?} 8 cts he got wheat at T &amp; S $2.00 land {?} at Ellis 15 cts lime at {?} 5 cts {?} over in morning got 1st gal of coal oil out of our tank 8 lbs 20 cts also paid 5 cts for oil {crossed out} milk {written above} got yesterday. I sharpened stakes. PM we hauled stakes to wire fence between No 7 &amp; 7 L field I drove them in &amp; stapled them up {?} Willie plowed some in No 6 sod crown plow 4 horses when {?} {?} then he plowed with {?} single plow we brought in load flax with us nearly all. Mr and Mrs {?} over at night Mr {?} trying electric battery for his {?}</p> </td> <td width="57"> <p>72.00</p> <p>.20</p> <p>.5</p> </td> <td width="47"> <p>.8</p> <p>2.15</p> <p>.5</p> </td> </tr> <tr> <td width="56"> <p>29</p> </td> <td width="47"> <p>32</p> <p>1132</p> </td> <td width="46"> <p>4</p> <p>90</p> <p>34</p> </td> <td width="258"> <p>Saturday</p> <p>Raining all AM cloudy. I made 4 horse {?} we made {?} and put the flax on it. I finished No 7 fence PM with stakes. Willie drove Mary down PM she got at Russells goods $1.40 charged, sprouts 10 cts, at {?} goods $1.16, at Phillips soap 25 {?} &amp; {?} 10 cts, T &amp; S crocks 25 chase 18, Willie drove up to {?} cattle. We chopped some pig. I drove down at night got at Nichols staples 10 gave cheque l B $15.20 for coal 2 tires same to Peter Mc Gregor got at {?} whip 25, {?} butter {?} 10, {?} {?} {?} {?} 10 cts {?} {?} {?} {?} got at Chapmans</p> </td> <td width="57"> <p>1762.39</p> </td> <td width="57"> <p>.10</p> <p>1.26</p> <p>.68</p> <p>30.40</p> <p>285.62</p> </td> <td width="47"> <p>.45</p> <p>.25</p> <p>.10</p> <p>.10</p> <p>749.00</p> </td> <td width="57"> <p>97.72</p> </td> </tr> </tbody> </table> UG Transcription Progress Scripto transcription progress Done https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/bbd699328982b43d6568e592165cb05c.pdf 4591122c7d9877a6a2958b1a740942bd Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. 1914 August Rosmead Diary Sunday {turmord?} Cloudy and sunny. a little rain at noon. {illegible} of Elorn preached AM from Psalm {45?}:8 and in evening from Acts 20:9. egg money from {illegible} $ 2.40 Oh God {illegible}. 240 Monday Cloudy and sunny thunder lighting and showers PM and evening warm. Willhi drove down in morning {illegible} to {illegible} Sum or {illegible} to refund our {illegible} 2 years {illegible} $liw postage 4 cts. We took 2 anums sully ruby wuder {illegible} over to other burn {illegible} took {illegible} and put up sale at 1L {illegible} and brought up land wood from bush. PM.J {illegible} No 6 5 hours{noon?} plow Willhi walked up to see little PM. Sam M Kee came over in morning got lind of 1k bags 1060lbs oats barley {illegible}. George Bun up for eggs got none. September Tuesday Rainy day probably the heaviest rain this season cleared off sunny late PM I plowed sod No 6 4 hours until stopped by rain. I fixed plats for carriers, Wilhi mended harmers and chopped horse and pig Wilhi got at Philhps {illegible} Pottasium for {illegible} 25 Wednesday Cloudy AM and rained some cleaned off sunny PM some rain at noon. Wilhi brought up 7AM in morning got bread & its had {Jen?) down. J. Blade offered $1.45; no for hen for wan horse. {illegible} man brought up 2 tons wul this AM that I moldered Sat. Mother went up to Arthur https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/9a1eaa84c7a8d71908c34e54ab71c36f.pdf ee8be133337919e90f31e542bee9583d Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. 1914 September == Rosemead Diary == continued Wednesday tomuard at noon on daily automobile {illegible} I plowed sod No 6 4 hours AM Wilhi plowed P.M. I started to clean out open ditch at G.S. pulling weed growth ont with drag. W dark up for far eggs 2day 40 cts. Wilhi drove 7 & Many down at might Many staying all might be jot "News" for to see almost the wor 1 cts. W. Magwood brough meat this morning Thursday Sunny, passing thunder showers quite a shower P.M. Wilhi drove down in morning brought up 7 & Many. We plowed in No 6 sod also harrowed some. I worked at cleaning ditch again. Wilhi drove 7 & May down to might again got 'News' 1ct. Mr Guss over with {illegible} paid him $1.w for it 3 and some more later {illegible} Friday Dunny at times, raining at times AM. mostly fine P.M. cool. Wilhi drove down for 7 & Many then went up to see cattle, then he plowed sod No 6 5 hours I worked at drain and ditch, we are working drain into ditch about centre up bush. Uncle {illegible} Dodge brough mother down from Arthur PM. {illegible} telephoned down to {illegible} AM that she sowed not got down in the auto as it had some to {Guelph?}. He slanged till after supper. Wilhi drove 70 M. down in vening got News I cts. Sent Andrew {illegible} 30 lbs {illegible} https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/72286d9e0680a99e762ef807c05f0ef4.pdf 56ade03a322588000826d6d812ca6f73 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. Rosemead Diary Saturday taword Mostly sunny after drops rain at {night?} considerable. We plowed sod No 6 nearly finished the field Wilhi chopped some. We worked at drain through buch lots {illegible} water in it. Wilhi down town at might got news at Philhpes 1 ct {illegible} 8b Mennies 10 cts. boots $4.00 overalls $1,25 tea 25. at Evenings stamps 10 cts {illegible} yeast {illegible} 7 & S 5 fork handle 10 cts Nichols. Pete M: {illegible} man {illegible} brough up to {illegible} tons coal molered last Saturday P.M. Mr {illegible} got linf od blush & {illegible} to lift his pump out. We finished harvest by taking in rest of flux a rackful of {illegible} Sunday Cloudy. a very heavy rain at noon Mr brown back from holidyas preached AM from Mark 3:14 Start of a service of sersons on the {illegible} and in evening from James 5: 13-15 oh wel 5D Monday 42 Cloudy cold and windy. a little sunshine. <s>W</s>and rain AM. Wilhi took cream down to Russels in morning got {boots {illegible} he bought at {illegible} Sat also put pair long nuller boots $4.50 bread at {illegible} 12 cts tomatoes at Jamiesons 30 cts We fixed {illegible} spreader wroked at bush drain Wilhi drove up to {illegible} for {illegible} but he was at {illegible} show he didn't get any. Tuesday Cold cloudy day. Wilhi finished plowing https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/a976e2d845bf2cf857d5f79e9492d59a.pdf 780f477d7598a6848b3145b8fe5a503b Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. continued Tuesday forward No 6 2nd AM PM he handed 2 loads of the 5 nick then from other from to drain through brush I worked at drain all day we laid sometimes willi took load wood to home from {illegible} hill. Willie and May drove over to M Ken with meat bags got {illegible} at 7 & picked went around home for helper at night. Wednesday Cool cloudy and sunny. We worked at brush drain to-day got tiles laid about 4 wh Peter Clark got land n Punch and Mand to go for load rain from Barnet he got broke about 5 PM. andrew Sohaine gave w 25 day for hidgton got lately. the girls and I drove him to united hraher marching in Melvill {illegible} held for hrager for unition of the great autoham wor now raging lutumn {illegible} and Austria and g.Britain grave and RUssia Sam M Kee brought meat this morning. Many gave mother 50 05 ame turnip ago to {illegible} Hatemulumist subscription. Mr Metody and wife hre at noon to see if we had some many to load on note. Willi dropped jug and home Thursday Sunny and cloudy frost last night. Willi went down for 70 M in morning gotat S greenies $1.28 each 75 at Kem stove fufe at Mennin efade handle 35 {illegible}look 70 05 he drove 70 Mdown at ingut again put leler let. 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Sunday.Fine day, mostly sunny. Our dominant Sunday. Preached am from Matt 5:4.{Illegible}I at home AM not used to it. Monday. 7 am sunny day cool. Thanksgiving day Bella and I ready to go to St Chudnew church where service was conducted M. Kurush read from the collection 75{illegible} I finished journing No 3 P.M. Mr. Sohan and D. Reeas judged turish field this P.M. We got inside with and carried just in, carring in just house. Willie drove to M down. Tuesday. a liitle worm last night during day cold. 7 he drove Mdown at ingut again put leler let.{illegible} We gave the hen yesterday $1.8 held for hrager for unition of the great autoham wor now raging lutumn. $5.00 but asked Margaret and Elepan that we could increase it to $10.00 Wednesday. Mostly cloudy not so cold. E. and I up all day we got up 9 more rows potatoes. I ploved com stabble. With the chopped pig in morning. 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https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/e2a44c46c94f16ec24de876cb30ffd1c.pdf 7d94fc65c80e20f56ffbd0db6a78ec65 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. == Rosmead Diary == Paid 1915 S E Rec H E J 2 742 74 Wednesday forward 1311 67 272 84 408 20 61 70 <s>Fine</s> Cloudy day very windy rained came in evening W the {shread?} load manure on turnip land then plowed rest of day 4 horses I fixed fence around upper bush no 4 am Pm I plowed up some more drills for potatoes an N.archard planted 2 rows David W {illegible} in rows neared 2 in row trees from S E fence also nearly 4 rows {illegible} hey in the rows I planted before May planted out cabbage <s>th</s> she got at home this morning she having watched down to see if I was going to Guelph. I also fixed some at lawn N. W. of barn. Bella got {illegible} out for Monday. Thursday Considerable rain last night raining some in morning gradually cleared off fine by late PM. Willie and I drove down in morning to see if 70 W were going to Guelph. I drove them up {illegible} as they decided not to go to Guelph to -day and Willie got his tooth fixed at Arthur. We {illegible} the corn also all plowed land in holw and plowed some more. I fixed time 11 W I {illegible} also chopped 3 kinds PM. Willie and Mary drove down to Welsh choir {event?} in 7 H at night. Took 7 aM down with them. Willie got A.Mat 45 Kins 2 in wlbows 20 its pot 25 cts 20 25 Friday Fine sunny day warm. I finished plowing green crop land no 6 them Willie harrowed it it. PM Wilie fixed under saw. I disliked turnip land 3 19 also some at bottom E cows of No 3. I mended handle of wheat {illegible} 1311 67 273 04 408 45 61 70 Andrew {illegible} over to see about {limits?} they weighed more that the first time. https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/f327e46f73d7b8d7295455994fcbebba.pdf 68cf10e9b66998108b2daf787e437f98 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. == Rosmead Diary == == Saturday Forward == fine sunny warm. W ihli god made down with A. Schami who look the {?} lamb and shelf down le {lioujut?} m Jursday faid for {wonjhej?} shock 170 lh 2 dj, got balomec {circle with 2 slashes through it} 22.25 got at Russells canned foodois 25 lj he {have?} down it norm lunch in lregjz got at P & J sugar $1.00 flour $4.13 {illegible} 60 {illegible}. I finished fisking no 3 {chemck?} Thenharmony lumiul loud and plowed some j of 2nd Time. Pm Willis plowed Tumiz land and home. O plandid none {jotahies?} in now orchard 3rd row from D L. Kied we jot from Mecke except 2 David wanin sits and j drill next from We choffed some lies. I walked down town at over called m hollow. 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I {sat By us raising?} until about 3 P.M. Willie finished drinking {No 3 A?} it and {disliked?} it again then hammond zome {I T?}. I had potatoes {de?} m N. Orchard and after tea {sweet?} {illegible} twisting to bush at bottomthe 8th near from bush where I studied being {illegible} hand {illegible} was I {wham?} turnips {illegible} to bush === Saturday === Mostly fine sunny, not warm, M. Hill wh all day diving team and {housing} in {M.O.?} {illegible} fertilizer bone meal on {No 3.A.} farm lane {fern?} about half way {illegible} rolled it then srilled at the {managed?} land while {illegible} down again. We sowed the wet I our turnips down at bush {managed?} land and +59 drills I made in {No 3.A.?} Willie {illegable} 36 {rows?} corn {illegible}. we paid M.Hill {illegible} Willie and Mary drove down at eight {illegible} dog eggs -1 <s>broken in {illegible</s> not {illegible} in to 7 {inkblot} & {inkblot} @ 32 {faded} $3.8 I got groceries $1.48 find M. {illegible} for blankets I bought {h?} June 4th $9.75 === Sunday === Frost last night, fine day mostly sunny. moderatly warm. {Rus?} {into?} Connie {preached} AM from 1 cor 12: 14,26. and Rus {illegible} at night from 1 Peter 3:16. 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For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource James Ross Diary Collection Subject The topic of the resource 19th Century Rural Ontario Diaries Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource James Ross Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Courtesy of Wellington County Museum and Archives Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1894 - 1953 Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant 19th Century, Wellington County, Nichol Township, Ontario Table Of Contents A list of subunits of the resource. James Ross Diary, 1894 James Ross Diary & Transcription, 1894-1895 James Ross Diary, 1903-1909 James Ross Diary, 1914-1917 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource James Ross Diary, 1914-1917 Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource James Ross Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Courtesy of Archival and Special Collections, University of Guelph Language A language of the resource English Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant 20th Century, Wellington County, Nichol Township, Ontario Date Created Date of creation of the resource. 1914 Is Part Of A related resource in which the described resource is physically or logically included. James Ross Diary Collection Medium The material or physical carrier of the resource. Scanned Manuscript Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. <div class="mw-parser-output"><p>{printed paper clipping} THE FARMER'S ADVOCATE </p><p>Act, which comes into force on January 1st, 1915, gives the following weights for the following vegetable and commodities. </p><p>A bushel of any of these articles, unless a bushel by measure is specially agreed upon shall be the following:- </p><p>Artichokes, 56 lbs; beans, 60 lbs.; beets, 50 lbs.; bituminous coal, 70 lbs.; blue grass seed, 14 lbs.; carrots, 50 lbs.; castor beans, 40 lbs,; clover seed, 60 lbs.; hemp seed, 44 lbs.; lime, 70 lbs.; malt, 36 lbs.; onions, 50 lbs.; parsnips 45 lbs.; potatoes, 60 lbs.; timothy seed. 48 lbs. Turnips, 50 lbs. </p><p>And a bag shall contain:-artichokes, 84.; beets, carrots, onions and turnips, 75 lbs,; parsnips, 65 lbs., and potatoes, 90 lbs. </p><p>Persons selling or offering for sale these articles not up to the required weight will be liable to a fine of $25 on the first offence, and not exceeding $50 for each subsequent offence. </p><p>{another printed paper clipping} </p><p>The same Act defines a barrel of flour as 196 lbs., and a half barrel as 98 lbs.; rolled oats must weigh 180 lbs. to the barrel, and rolled wheat, 100 lbs. to the barrel, and 50 lbs. to the half barrel. </p><p>{end paper clipping} </p><p>Calf feed </p><p>ground rolled oats 22 lbs linseed meal 10 " flour middings 5 " fine corn meal 11 fine <s>barn</s> blood meal 1 1/2 salt 1/2 " </p><p>Preventation of Mosquito bites Oil of Citronella (Andropogon Nardus) </p><p>Agg6. 42 Series 1, Subseries 3 </p></div> <div class="mw-parser-output"><p>Wm Heyword D. Company 34th Battalion Guelph X ry 1.15 </p><p>Sulphate A. ammonia usually contains <u>20 b of</u> nitrogen it is retained by the soul can be applied any time. Should not be applied to land deficient in lime. from 100 to 200 pound to area. </p><p>Nitrate of Soda is strongly soluble contains about 15.6&#160;% of nitrogen should be applied to growing crops apply from 100 to 200 lbs for arse </p><p>Calcium Cyanamid. contains about 15% nitrogen </p><p>Ground rock Phosphate from 25 to 40% of Phosphoric acid </p><p>Boric Slug from 11 to 13% of available good for soon land slow in action " " contains lime </p><p>Sulphur phosphate in Arid Phosphate 14 to 16% " " do not apply to sour lands </p></div> <div class="mw-parser-output"><h2><span class="mw-headline" id="Rosmead_Diary">Rosmead Diary</span></h2> <p>1914 Paid </p><p>June J E Rec H E 5 </p><p>Monday </p><p>Fine sunny day cool. We spread fine loads manure from yard pig peas and sheep house on J. L. spear crop land with spread A.M. PM we spread another load and planted six more rows potatoes 3 and about one third of a row from J. L. were David's Warriors rest common Dr McFadgeon Came up after dinner opened eyes of Mauds colt they being stuck together then altovid Dan colt and left it standing while doing it. Bob Lindale down at night got some strawberry plants </p><p>2 Tuesday </p><p>Very cool last night, some say a slight frost. &amp; this drove down in morning took cream to Russells also 1.95 lbs Potatoes to Ellis @ $1.05 </p><p>345 per bag $2.27 got shorts $1.40 chicken feed $1.50 227 290 </p><p>paid balance on groceries got May 26th 55. Willie 55 proud I L. AM and I find home around now land no be supplied some in new overhard day flower bed etc I wed Bowley over PM he and Willie clipped 5 sheck I wed took sick and went home. I powed and harrowed at J. L. P.M. near Fordsforce. We drove up to see cattle at Allans come home by Gass' and got lend of his shears. </p><p>3 Wednesday </p><p>Sunny and cloudy rained a few drops at 79890 night. I went to Aboyne for beef in morning 1446 14 145 41 576 17 77 32 </p></div> <div class="mw-parser-output"><h2><span class="mw-headline" id="Rosmead_Diary">Rosmead Diary</span></h2> <p>1914 June I E </p><p>3 798 90 </p><p>continued Wednesday forward Jess in buggy got lime at Kiln on way back 5 cts. D. allan down in morning to see about the cattle Willie drove him up to the fifty and they brought the cattle down from the sand hill to watertrogh and setted them there Chapman and Swagey in morning in auto try sell up corn cultivation. I finished scuffling new orchard and Willie chored the sheep before {illegible}. PM Willie finished shearing the sheep Final Bowley bring two such. I finished plowing and harrowing at J L. </p><p>4 Thursday </p><p>1 Raining last night and this forenoon at times cloudy day cleared off in evening. We have had no heavy rain this spring so far. Willie drove down took 58 lbs wool to Roundle left it there as Jim Russell was busy unloading binder he got at Ellis chase 18 cts bolts for plow at Mannies 6 cts bread todts 12 cts brought up ToM. I fixed broken handles in wheel hoe. Pm mwe spread 3 loads manure (apr) on pig yeard below new orchard no 4. a. and plowed most got not sowed with paine Willie helped Mary plant cabbage in new orchard, also dropped some. Shay took old paper off wall in dining room. We wld 9/12 <s>day eggots Raves</s> @ 17 ds $1.61 got lost wakes egg morning 161 1.61, 18 cts las than aported eggs being down + cts paid for cool oil 30 cts Willie drove to M Domain in evening Rogerson &amp; Gus in to see colt Mr Joss in PM got dep for whistsee. I fixed fence between us and Sindales. Girls got government cheque on Monday $20.00 </p></div> <div class="mw-parser-output"><h2><span class="mw-headline" id="Rosmead_Diary">Rosmead Diary</span></h2> <p>Paid </p><p>1914 June Rec H E J </p><p>5 79941 Friday forward 1464 37 145 91 576 28 77 32 </p><p>Fine sunny day. Willie harrowed all the I L field arrows turnip land potatoes and corn up to turn in hardwood bush from there up to I L missed the corn. I put some future book on dining room PM we find handles on weeder. and Willie went over the corn we left in AM with it. I finished plowing the rope land in Slo 4. A. Wm Clarke up for eyes AM &amp; day 34 cts 34 We drove up to see cattle at night also drove in to see how D. Allan was he having been sick. We gave Edith back 25 cts our $1.00 extra Dave gave us on May 15th thus making 25 cts extra total 525 for pease 25 </p><p>6 Saturday Fine sunny day. I activated and harrowed the rope bond in 110 4 A also cultivated rope land in now land 110 6 A.M. Willie chopped. </p><p>872 PM we drilled up in 110 4 A and sowed vape in it. Willie paid Fred Vowley $2.00 in full for sheep washing and shearing. I drove down town at night took 145 lbs potatoes to Ellis $160 160 got 2 lbs turnip seed 60 cts groanies 90 cts bread 90 60 and burns 7 oots 17 cts exchanged duck food 17 for wheat at Eelis called Arthurs etc got credit bill for wool at Russells $16.24 </p><p>7 Sunday </p><p>Very warm day especially PM thunder showers passing around PM and warning a slight shower home in morning. Mr Millierpreached AM and evening Anniversary services. The morning text was Rev 3:11. and in morning to united 505 808 23 congregation from 200 for 4:8. Christian optimism am coll 50 cts open 5 cts 466 56 146 98 518 88 82 37 </p></div> <div class="mw-parser-output"><h2><span class="mw-headline" id="Rosmead_Diary">Rosmead Diary</span></h2> <p>914 Paid </p><p>June S E Rec H E J </p><p>8 808 23 1466 56 146 98 578 88 82 37 </p><p>Fine sunny very warm looked a little like rain at times. I disked turnip land AM Willie nailed fibre board in dining room. PM Willie drove down team in waggon to bring up sound hand stove from Roma but didnt get it he brought drill plow shear from Hodge who could cut sharpen it it being cast sted. We took land salt back to J L field spread it on turnip land after having harrowed it then we rolled it Willie put shear on drill plow again, a tedious job. We took Beatrice hifer young John hifer and Jersey calf up to Allans fifty in evening drove other cattle down to them from sand hill. </p><p>Tuesday </p><p>9 Exceedingly warm day sunny, dry weather. I made 32 drills at 1 l AM and Willie sowed them with Derby turnips. PM we drove down in waggon helped Willie load secondhand stove or range from Bob Kens whids he took up 59 also head and lemons in 7 oots 29 cts and lb 29 turnip seed Ellis 30 cts. I stayed to meeting 30 of Property Committee in Ridols then went to Wm. Deans to see his corn cultivator also to Chapmans Willie finished disking turnip land PM. I drove down to Maywoods with meat bay than Willie and I drove up to Allan to see about cattle got 1 lb Turnips seed of Davip our growing. Scharins milk 25. 25 </p><p>Wednesday </p><p>Fine sunny warm day. I rolled and drilled 80 up rest of turnip land Ro 11 L making 44 drills 76 in all. and Willie took mean to Russells got there 809 62 sugar 50 cts turnip seed 25 cts nail to Mannies 3 cts. 55 25 1466 81 146 82 579 43 82 37 </p></div> <div class="mw-parser-output"><h2><span class="mw-headline" id="Rosmead_Diary">Rosmead Diary</span></h2> <p>1914 Paid </p><p>June S E Rec H E J </p><p>10 809 62 continued Wednesday forward 1466 81. 147 82 579. 43 82 37. </p><p>he brought up 70 M and chopped till noon. PM Willie finished sowing turnips and 7 and I fixed up and wired food in No 6 N. E of poplar bush. I thinned some mangets to-day Willie wheeled up to see cattle in evening asked about a pig that strayed away nobody had seen it. I drove to M down in evening dro drove down to see J. Chapman we corn cultivator boot didn't seem him. 80. Deans and Davidson called PM about corn cultivation Wm clank eggs me day 18 cts 18 </p><p>11 Thursday </p><p>Fine day warm mostly sunny looked like rain at times. We drove up to Alland got Davy to go up to the fifty with us and we fixed the water supply. PM I put fibre board on dining room and Willie drove own Panck in buggy got at Stretchand and 97 Linn flour 80 chase 17 and brought up the 97 corn cultivator from Chapmans he lost 2 teeth drove down again got one of them. Mary sold 4 1/2 doz eggs to Reeves @ 18 cts also got 9 cts extra on last weeks sale total 90 cts 90 Mr Mackie brought over some duck eggs, got milks cts 10 </p><p>12 Friday </p><p>cool and cloudy in morning cleaned off sewing got warm PM cool at night again. WIllie cultivated corn with now cultivator to-day Jos &amp; Panch. I took Ayshine to Fords them finished putting fibre board on dining room AM. PM I rode back to 7 L with Chapman and Laughran in Chapmans auto to see Willie cultivating corn Laughron wanted to see it 16 09 I fixed fine between bask and grain ROH doing with PM. Mrs Mackie potatoes 45 45 81059 Bella finished preparing fining room to-day cream chaque yesterday $16.09 1484 53 148 79 579 43 82 37 </p></div> <div class="mw-parser-output"><h2><span class="mw-headline" id="Rosmead_Diary">Rosmead Diary</span></h2> <p>1914 Paid </p><p>June J E Rec H E J </p><p>13 810 59 Saturday Forward 1484 53 148 79 579 43 82 37 </p><p>Fine sunny day. breezy cool at night. We took sheep gotes down to Ro 4 bask fence in waggon them put load wood on it from file in Ro 6 bush. Willie finished corn cultivating the corn AM brought the wood home with him I finished fixing the stamp fane RO 4 bush using the sheep gates etc. Linde Will Paulin up for dinner had home at Guelph on jury stayed down at home last night. he went up to author with sur Malone the mail man. PM Willie cultivated the new land piece in 40 6. I churned them hoed mangels. Willie went down town at night got bread at tools 12 cts. 12 </p><p>14 Sunday </p><p>Fane sunny cool. John Cormie preached AM from Jon 13.30 a sermon on Judas Iscariot. and Mr bram to united congregation in St Andrews 22 at night from Matt 6:13 a sermon on temptation Only Willie and I at St Andrews at night St Andrew Call 10 10 </p><p>15 Monday </p><p>Fine sunny cool, windy PM clouded over rained a few drops in morning. I harrowed potatoes also rope land at 7 L than brought harrows down to new land Ro 6. Willie plowed and harrowed it, we mad a lane dowd ditch from iron gate to gap in Ro 6 bush and put cows &amp; calves in to Ro 6 bush. I thinned mangels PM. </p><p>16 Tuesday Fine sunny cool day very dry weather<br />810 81 Willie cultivated rape land at T. L. 1484.53 148.91 579.43 82.47 </p></div> <div class="mw-parser-output"><h2><span class="mw-headline" id="Rosmead_Diary">Rosmead Diary</span></h2> <p>1914 Paid </p><p>June J E Rec H E J </p><p>16 810 81 continued Tuesday forward 1484 53 148 91 579 43 82 47 </p><p>then brought cultivator and roller over finished plowing now land No 6 and harrowed it. I thunned mangels. PM I rolled now land Ro 6 and drilled it up and Willie hoed mangels. Girls drove down P. M. Punch in buggy paid Russells $10.00 on up of carpet paid stats $5.25 525 1000 for wildoth both por 70 M. got wheeatels Russells 13. 13 also 2 pain shoes it on ap Russells also vicloth 5 p cts they got supper 15 38 at home then came around by M in Rees and left meet bag. Willie Black + Miss Bongin marked this morning. </p><p>17 Wednesday </p><p>Fine sunny dayfrost last night. I trimmed mangels and pruned some trees in now orchard Willie down town A. M. took 51 1/4 lbs wool to Russells on after got cream corn got at 708 2 15 groceries $2.00 chase Ellis 15 cts. brought up 2 15 70 M. 7 and I drove up to ape cattle at allows gave them salt. Willie sowed rope in now land no 6 PM. We drove to M down in warning went to Wilson to see L. Allan is going to Guelph but debut on him. Jamasa Johans &amp; keyframe onar for miller paid 25 cts on ap. 25 Soren McRae brought meat this morning </p><p>18 Thursday </p><p>Fine sunny day looked like rain PM desk clouds parsing around. Willie went to Guelph and to 180 Experimental plots, sow Carrie Robinson, fones 80 cts took 80 any watch to Pringle to got leaned paid $1.00 on it. I made 100 pantry under stairs in Rilto. Dr Mc7adgen in at noon to see Mands colt saint it had poll wil we have to poultine it. We sold 7 1/2 doz eggs to Reeves @ 18 cts $1.35 135 </p><p>830.14 We chopped some in morning 1486.13 157.24 590.43 82.47 </p></div> <div class="mw-parser-output"><h2><span class="mw-headline" id="Rosmead_Diary">Rosmead Diary</span></h2> <p>1914 Paid </p><p>June S E Rec H E J </p><p>19 830 14 Friday continued 1486 13 157 24 590 43 82 47 </p><p>Cloudy morning rained most AM cloudy most of day sunshine late PM got very cold at night. I cleaned out sheephouse Willie sharpened crown plow {elans?} and chopped AM. P.M. Willie plowed rope land J. L. I looked for the 3 sowes that get out on wood couldit see than Willie drove doug sederwood (Baclays) met than coming home. Miss Hammond here for tea and evening I drove her and Mary down in evening she to Lindsays, Mary stayed down Dave McIntyre &amp; family came to Auntie to-day Wm Clark up for eggs 2 doz 36 cts 36 </p><p>20 Saturday </p><p>Hard frost lant night. come potatoes cts frozen. I cultivated corn with 2 horse cultivator AM and Willie finished it P.M. also potatoes. I trimmed mangels. May come up in morning she got present for Samara Scherins $150. news Rand and postage 10 cts she also 160 370 gave last week 25 cts for missing. Willie 25 got at Guelph on Thursday Powells 50 cts 50 The girls over at Schains PM gave the present to Samara I walked down at night got Paris green 25 at <s>Richals</s> Mennies 25 cts. Sunny day rain at night. </p><p>21 Sunday </p><p>Cloudy mostly, cool Mr Graw preached AM from the and in warning from 2nd Peter 1. 05 middle done the Forresters occupied front middle seats. Kate foaled last night in 11 and box stall a filly. Quarrie calved to-day bull Dr McFadzen came up at noon 833 84 Samuel {Mands?} colt for poll with only Willie have he got Mackie over to help Ch 100 L A 10 1486.49 157.24 592.78 83 11 8 </p></div> <div class="mw-parser-output"><h2><span class="mw-headline" id="Rosmead_Diary">Rosmead Diary</span></h2> <p>1914 Paid </p><p>June S E Rec H E J </p><p>22 833 84 Monday Forward 1486 49 157 24 592 78 83 82 </p><p>Rain last night mostly cloudy today some sunshine. Willie plowed rope land at J L A M with team I trimmed evergreens etc PM we drove down to mountain matching hand U Richardon Lub Cam. Mr Godfrey speaking for Richarson outro J J Groing lom cam. Goo Daye &amp; sint Maggie down home. Raymon in AM looking at Rutes colt. Sum M: Rove over at wight got beg Rye Buckhurst 126 lbs to pour has to Retum 190 lbs after harvest we have up to see cattle in warning Punch in buggy. Willie sold wool to reg man 12 cts. I chopped some 12 </p><p>23 Tuesday </p><p>Fine day cloudy and sunny, warm. Willie took Punch to Raymons in morning. I about finished thinning mangels to-day. Willie drove down Jess in buggy got her shod at Hodges 30 cts 30 tug mended at Wordens 10 cts minds Manins 10 must 20 110 Shortneeds 60 cts. Uncle Go Dodge and aunt Maggie came up before dinner We took the former around the farm etc. they stayed till six PM. Willie cultivated corn PM also harrowed what he had plowed there. I took meat bag down to Maywoods at night. Junera Scharins was married to Mr Brown they went to Guelph into auto's early in morning come back between 9 &amp; 10. Mr Royerson in got 126 lbs buckwheat for seed. </p><p>24 Wednesday </p><p>Thunder lightning and the heaviest rain this 83494 season came last night. we got up through 1486 61 157 84 593 28 83 82 </p></div> <div class="mw-parser-output"><h2><span class="mw-headline" id="Rosmead_Diary">Rosmead Diary</span></h2> <p>{to the left of the diary entries} </p> <table> <tbody><tr> <td>1914</td> </tr> <tr> <td>June</td> <td>S</td> <td>E</td> </tr> <tr> <td>24</td> <td>834</td> <td>94</td> </tr> <tr> <td>25</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td></td> <td>80</td> </tr> <tr> <td>X</td> </tr> <tr> <td>26</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>835</td> <td>84</td> </tr> </tbody></table> continued Wednesday forward night and put in Kate and Maud with their colts. rained in the morning again and early AM cleaned off fine sunny warm PM Willie standed round work to-day he hauled one load broken stones AM and 3 loads PM all to J. L. exempt last one wuluck he put on S. L. near Q. S. R. The body of Mr Cushing was taken out of the river at washing green to-day his drowning is a mystery yet. I chopped pine at cow AM cut a split wood cleaned up yard and hoed in garden and orchard PM. I put carbon Bisulphite in the 4 ground hog holes in evening. on sound hill we still polite Patsy Mauds colt on work. Wm. Maywood brought meat Willie got strainer past pended at McClauhan 10 cts Thursday Fine sunny day cloudy at terries not very warm. Willie finished road work this AM hauling 3 loads to J. L. he stuffed corn with corn cultivator also plowed some rope land PM. I put cross stakes and rides on land fame bottom of rope in Ro 3. A cleaned out stables etc. PM I hoed 6 rows of the experimental mangels staked out 2 rows for a plot put Ro 2 N of S on the 2 rows next row of trees N. W. Ro 3 R S on next 2 rows and Ro 4 R of S in next 2 rows I chopped some horse and cow in evening Willie got at 70 S growing 55 cts gr flex 25 cts. Friday Fine sunny warm day clouded over and rained a little at night. Willie took cream {to the right of the diary entries} <table></table><table> <tbody><tr> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td>Paid</td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>Rec</td> <td></td> <td>H</td> <td></td> <td>E/td&gt; </td><td></td> <td>J</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>1486</td> <td>61</td> <td>157</td> <td>84</td> <td>593</td> <td>28</td> <td>83</td> <td>82</td> </tr> <tr> <td>/td&gt; </td><td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td>10</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td>55</td> <td></td> <td>25</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>1486</td> <td>61</td> <td>158</td> <td>39</td> <td>593</td> <td>63</td> <td>83</td> <td>82</td> </tr> </tbody></table><table></table></div> <div class="mw-parser-output"><h2><span class="mw-headline" id="Rosmead_Diary">Rosmead Diary</span></h2> <p>{to the left of the diary entries} </p> <table> <tbody><tr> <td>1914</td> </tr> <tr> <td>June</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>26</td> <td>835</td> <td>94</td> </tr> <tr> <td>27</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td></td> <td>62</td> </tr> <tr> <td>28</td> </tr> <tr> <td>29</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>836</td> <td>46</td> </tr> </tbody></table> continued Friday forward down to Russells and brought up 78M. I stuffed mangels in new orchard also some rope in Ro 4 A then Willie finished plowing rope land J L. PM he finished harrowing rope land and cultivated corn with C. C. I roed in N. O. cut some dead trees down in book chimed out heatrouse out fine to pules of brook it in yard. Willie drove 70 M down in evening. Saturday Cloudy day breezy cool east wind rained at night. We spread 7 loads mamone on rope land at S L (spr) got from yard shophouse hot bed pig par etc. Aunt Mary Pauline come down with maid man Malone got dinner home Willie drove her to station en route Guelph to catch 5 O'clock train than came around by Allan's fifty to see cattle. Jess in buggy. We used Maud in spreader with Jess and Punch first time hitched since she foaled we still poutine colt. Willie down town at night. got bread Foots 12 cts Mrs Scharins our in warning paid for milk 50 mean 25 Sunday Cloudy day. rained at times. Mr Grow preached AM from Acts 17. 11. and in evening from From 1 Sam 29:3. Dave and others went up to Marsh to-day. Ch coll 50 Monday Cloudy day raining at times cool got very windy at night. We drove up to Commarch {to the right of the diary entries} <table></table><table> <tbody><tr> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td>Paid</td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>Rec</td> <td></td> <td>H</td> <td></td> <td>E</td> <td></td> <td>J</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>1486</td> <td>61</td> <td>158</td> <td>39</td> <td>593</td> <td>63</td> <td>83</td> <td>81</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td>12</td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>75</td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td>50</td> </tr> <tr> <td>1487</td> <td>36</td> <td>158</td> <td>51</td> <td>593</td> <td>63</td> <td>84</td> <td>32</td> </tr> </tbody></table><table></table></div> <div class="mw-parser-output"><h2><span class="mw-headline" id="Rosmead_Diary">Rosmead Diary</span></h2> <p>{to the left of the diary entries} </p> <table> <tbody><tr> <td>1914</td> </tr> <tr> <td>June</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>29</td> <td>836</td> <td>46</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td></td> <td>10</td> </tr> <tr> <td>30</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>836</td> <td>56</td> </tr> </tbody></table> continued Monday forward and voted for U. Richardson for M.P.P. took D. Allon up with us we went around by the 50 and gave cattle salt. PM we cleaned up barn put lumber up in on scaffold etc. I chopped a little when gasoline gave out. Willie downtown night to hear results of section gave 10 cts admittance to 7. Hull. Craig defeated. Whitney government sustained. Tuesday Fine sunny day. warm. Willie spread load manure on ropeland then disked till about 11. I scraped up manure in yard then hoed in orchard D. Allan came down I took him up also bag rye buckwheat 107 lbs which he is going to sow some of then went to Royarsons. with Kate he was not at home. Willie chopped some before dinner. PM we cultivated corn with CC I hoed about 6 rows then came over with P while bargain sold him a sheep 109 lbs @ 5 1/2 $5.95 cheque young Groves up for mean 13 cts. Mesdames James &amp; McRae over for tear letter brought meet bags. Wm. Maynard brought meat bag. I took Kate up to Royernons at night came down again. Mrs make over for milk 5 cts. {to the right of the diary entries} <table></table><table> <tbody><tr> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td>Paid</td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>Rec</td> <td></td> <td>H</td> <td></td> <td>E</td> <td></td> <td>J</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>1487</td> <td>36</td> <td>158</td> <td>51</td> <td>593</td> <td>63</td> <td>84</td> <td>32</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td>10</td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>5</td> <td>95</td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>13</td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>5</td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>1493</td> <td>49</td> <td>158</td> <td>61</td> <td>593</td> <td>63</td> <td>84</td> <td>34</td> </tr> </tbody></table><table></table></div> <div class="mw-parser-output"><h2><span class="mw-headline" id="Rosmead_Diary">Rosmead Diary</span></h2> <p>{to the left of the diary entries} </p> <table> <tbody><tr> <td>1914</td> </tr> <tr> <td>July</td> <td>S</td> <td>E</td> </tr> <tr> <td>1</td> <td>836</td> <td>46</td> </tr> <tr> <td>2</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>8</td> <td>80</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>845</td> <td>36</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>845</td> <td>56</td> </tr> </tbody></table> Dominion Day Wednesday forward Mostly cloudy a few drops rain PM I went for meat jess in buggy this morning. Willie spread load manure on rope loud then disked rest of it AM. I chopped pig and hood in N. Orchard. PM W. Maynard and I drove up to I. Lamples N. Hardton's Carrie etc. than to J Percy bought a leaf ring star there for $55. delovered at slaughter house I paid $5.00 on it. Willie trained trees P. M. mother up. PM I drove her down Punch in buggy. Thursday Cool cloudy and sunny mostly sunny PM Willie <s>spread load manure 7 L</s> cultivated wam AM freashy finished cultivating at then came home went down for strawberries at Jamesons 90 cts ham at Begins 90 lines Wordan $2.00 took 5 day eggs to Args. I took Kate up to Reyonans at down dred. I cleaned yard hood in orchard etc sold Reeves 6 1/2 day eggs $1.17 P.M. Dave &amp; his wife and on Fred daughter Helen Fred and his wife Nellie and Alex his youngest are also Jean Malone came up in caryall they done drove for another and his wife about 5 PM they wore all have for tea and warning. Willie finished cultureting corn PM also potatoes. Dave and I walked back to 7 L to an corn etc Friday Fine day sunny and cloudy looked like rain at this warm PM. Willie spread last bad nannie of sermon on rope and then harrowed it then I drilled it up AM &amp; PM. 64 dulls {to the right of the diary entries} <table></table><table> <tbody><tr> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td>Paid</td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>Rec</td> <td></td> <td>H</td> <td></td> <td>E</td> <td></td> <td>J</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>1493</td> <td>49</td> <td>158</td> <td>61</td> <td>593</td> <td>63</td> <td>84</td> <td>32</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td></td> <td>5</td> <td>00</td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td></td> <td>1</td> <td>80</td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td>2</td> <td>00</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>1</td> <td>17</td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>1494</td> <td>66</td> <td>165</td> <td>41</td> <td>595</td> <td>63</td> <td>84</td> <td>32</td> </tr> </tbody></table><table></table></div> <div class="mw-parser-output"><h2><span class="mw-headline" id="Rosmead_Diary">Rosmead Diary</span></h2> <p>{to the left of the diary entries} </p> <table> <tbody><tr> <td>1914</td> </tr> <tr> <td>July</td> <td>S</td> <td>E</td> </tr> <tr> <td>1</td> <td>836</td> <td>56</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>6</td> <td>56</td> </tr> <tr> <td>4</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>5</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>81</td> <td>68</td> </tr> <tr> <td>6</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>933</td> <td>60</td> </tr> </tbody></table> continued Friday forward Willie scffled sometimes with Maud AM PM Willie took Maud down to Hills lowe got at 70 S sugar 100 turnip and 25 rope 12 cts graphite at Nichols 5 cts. Wm Clark up for eggs 36 cts yesterday Willie paid misnomer note $5.14. I drove down to meeting of managers at night. We pulled chairs. Saturday Mostly sunny clouded over rained a few drops. Willie took cream down to Russells in morning. Nelson Simmons up all day we hoed corn to-day. Willie sowed rape at 7 L what I drilled yesterday them scuffled some turnips. I drove down town Punch in buggy got rivets at Minnies 8 cts hinge at Chapimans 10 cts for (Sfor) got Sunday shoes (The long life shoe) at Stuls 3.50. Cheque from Argo for eggs $2.16. Willie paid Chapman cheque on Royal $55.00 Jab 2nd for corn cultivator Sunday Fine sunny day. I stayed at home AM. Mr Crow preached AM from Luke 9:23 and in evening from Psalm 103:10. M coll 50 Monday Fair sunny day, very warm PM. N. Sup all day we had corn. Willie dropped the AM. scuffled turnips. I drive to straight horse aloque next Paring with star paid him cheque JB $27 cook $23 Pickle Bergin got shop gave cheque $9.00 Johans middle 20 cts. Wm. Maynard up in morning with his shave for leaf ring star. {to the right of the diary entries} <table></table><table> <tbody><tr> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td>Paid</td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>Rec</td> <td></td> <td>H</td> <td></td> <td>E</td> <td></td> <td>J</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>1494</td> <td>66</td> <td>165</td> <td>41</td> <td>595</td> <td>63</td> <td>84</td> <td>32</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td></td> <td>1</td> <td>00</td> <td></td> <td>25</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td>17</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>36</td> <td></td> <td></td> <td>5</td> <td>14</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td>18</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>2</td> <td>16</td> <td>3</td> <td>50</td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td>55</td> <td>50</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td>50</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td></td> <td>22</td> <td>50</td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>9</td> <td>20</td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>1506</td> <td>38</td> <td>192</td> <td>41</td> <td>656</td> <td>37</td> <td>84</td> <td>82</td> </tr> </tbody></table><table></table></div> <div class="mw-parser-output"><div id="toc" class="toc" role="navigation" aria-labelledby="mw-toc-heading"><input type="checkbox" role="button" id="toctogglecheckbox" class="toctogglecheckbox" style="display:none" /><div class="toctitle" lang="en" dir="ltr"><h2 id="mw-toc-heading">Contents</h2><span class="toctogglespan"><label class="toctogglelabel" for="toctogglecheckbox"></label></span></div> <ul> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Rosmead_Diary"><span class="tocnumber">1</span> <span class="toctext">Rosmead Diary</span></a> <ul> <li class="toclevel-2"><a href="#Sunday_forward"><span class="tocnumber">1.1</span> <span class="toctext">Sunday forward</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-2"><a href="#Wednesday"><span class="tocnumber">1.2</span> <span class="toctext">Wednesday</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-2"><a href="#Thursday"><span class="tocnumber">1.3</span> <span class="toctext">Thursday</span></a></li> </ul> </li> </ul> </div> <h2><span class="mw-headline" id="Rosmead_Diary">Rosmead Diary</span></h2> <table> <tbody><tr> <td>1914</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>July</td> <td>S</td> <td>E</td> </tr> <tr> <td>7</td> <td>933</td> <td>60</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td></td> <td>125</td> </tr> <tr> <td>8</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td></td> <td>86</td> </tr> <tr> <td>9</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>935</td> <td>71</td> </tr> </tbody></table><h3><span class="mw-headline" id="Sunday_forward">Sunday forward</span></h3><p>Sunny. very warm PM. N.S.W all day we finished hoeing corn and potatoes and got 10 drills turnips thinned Willie chopped, finished saffing turnips drove down at noon for M:, 7 adgown to come up and 211 colt he also gave meat bag to maywood also $1.25 fair share of butchering beef ring other. McFadgeon called PM to see colt. Willie and Bella drove up to Slecocks Belwood road at night to prayer meeting. We salt butter to Pringle to Guelph he may watch. </p><h3><span class="mw-headline" id="Wednesday">Wednesday</span></h3><p>A little rain last night. Fine warm sunny day. Thunder and some rain afar drops PM. We cut wood. and wood in bush AM Willie drove down for 7 oM and Aunt May who came there yesterday he got at 70S grows 86 cts got from Maywood $290 our share of leaf ring hide. Wm Clark of for eggs 36 cts We hoed turnips PM. Hw Knigt in selling cool crl intakes we gave mdr for tank of out ados cylinder oil grows. I drove to M down in evening then drove up to Jus Austing to see his ails etc Willie want up with me to see cattle. Aunt May wound up in stage Malone come in for war </p><h3><span class="mw-headline" id="Thursday">Thursday</span></h3><p>Fine sunny warm day a little cloudy at times. N. S. up all day We got total of 50 rows done now of turnip </p><table> </table><table> <tbody><tr> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td>Paid</td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>Rec</td> <td></td> <td>H</td> <td></td> <td>E</td> <td></td> <td>J</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>1506</td> <td>38</td> <td>192</td> <td>41</td> <td>656</td> <td>37</td> <td>84</td> <td>82</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td>1</td> <td>25</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td>86</td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>2</td> <td>refund 90</td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>36</td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>1509</td> <td>64</td> <td>193</td> <td>27</td> <td>657</td> <td>62</td> <td>84</td> <td>82</td> </tr> </tbody></table><table></table></div> <div class="mw-parser-output"><div id="toc" class="toc" role="navigation" aria-labelledby="mw-toc-heading"><input type="checkbox" role="button" id="toctogglecheckbox" class="toctogglecheckbox" style="display:none" /><div class="toctitle" lang="en" dir="ltr"><h2 id="mw-toc-heading">Contents</h2><span class="toctogglespan"><label class="toctogglelabel" for="toctogglecheckbox"></label></span></div> <ul> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Rosmead_Diary"><span class="tocnumber">1</span> <span class="toctext">Rosmead Diary</span></a> <ul> <li class="toclevel-2"><a href="#continued_Thursday_forward"><span class="tocnumber">1.1</span> <span class="toctext">continued Thursday forward</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-2"><a href="#Friday"><span class="tocnumber">1.2</span> <span class="toctext">Friday</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-2"><a href="#Saturday"><span class="tocnumber">1.3</span> <span class="toctext">Saturday</span></a></li> </ul> </li> </ul> </div> <h2><span class="mw-headline" id="Rosmead_Diary">Rosmead Diary</span></h2> <table> <tbody><tr> <td>1914</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>July</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>9</td> <td>935</td> <td>71</td> </tr> <tr> <td>10</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>5</td> <td>45</td> </tr> <tr> <td>11</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>X</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>12</td> <td>85</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>954</td> <td>01</td> </tr> </tbody></table><h3><span class="mw-headline" id="continued_Thursday_forward">continued Thursday forward</span></h3><p>Willie hood to-day. Mauds colt seams to he getting worse Willie wholed down in evening to see M: Fadgeon got medicine for colt. Got brigade needed at Lanktimes 15 cts </p><h3><span class="mw-headline" id="Friday">Friday</span></h3><p>Fine sunny warm cloudy zone late PM. very day weather. N. S up all day throwing turnipsI hood with him AM Willie hood 25me PM. I drove girls down PM come went to church Rev Blythe (AY) preached from Jus 14:6. We gave callo Girls got at Ransells mof 89 cts drown goods mings is self 10 flag poplar 5. I got hair out Grahams 20 cts Willie paid N. S. $5.00 m of Mackie came over in warning got a sow from us $10.00. We gave Andrew Schain 5 doz eggs @19 cts ne ofc. </p><h3><span class="mw-headline" id="Saturday">Saturday</span></h3><p>Fine sunny very warm looked like rain at turns but never comes. NS up AM finished thinning the turnips we paid from $1.00 more, mi full to date. I hood mangols in N. O. sound time Willie took wean to Ransells also Agg to Wilsons paid $1.00 then we brought load cut wood from bush pale to house. Willie drilled up potatoes PM d 7 Lulte CC steam. McFadgan was in to see colt PM Yesterday and of us have he left bottle medicine. We got cream they me Guelph 14.69. Willie whaled from at night paid Bol. Kar for stove $10.00 mustard 15 gown 8 at Eelies luisand oil Marnies 12 Belmeator 15 cts sectarians for manor of J Chapmans 35 </p><table> </table><table> <tbody><tr> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td>Paid</td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>Rec</td> <td></td> <td>H</td> <td></td> <td>E</td> <td></td> <td>J</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>1509</td> <td>64</td> <td>193</td> <td>27</td> <td>657</td> <td>62</td> <td>84</td> <td>82</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td>15</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td>10</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td>20</td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td>5</td> <td>00</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>10</td> <td>00</td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td>1</td> <td>00</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td>1</td> <td>00</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>14</td> <td>69</td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td></td> <td>10</td> <td>00</td> <td></td> <td>35</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td>30</td> <td></td> <td>20</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>1534</td> <td>33</td> <td>203</td> <td>77</td> <td>665</td> <td>32</td> <td>84</td> <td>92</td> </tr> </tbody></table><table></table></div> <div class="mw-parser-output"><p>Rosmead Diary </p> <table> <tbody><tr> <td>1914</td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td>Paid</td> <td>Your text here...</td> </tr> <tr> <td>July</td> <td>{illegible}</td> <td></td> <td>Rec</td> <td>H</td> <td>E</td> <td>{S?}</td> </tr> <tr> <td>12</td> <td>954.01</td> <td>Sunday<br />Mostly cloudy rained a little PM. Our Sacrement Sunday. Mr Graw preached AM from Luke 22:42 and Mr Brown to united congregation in evening from Psalm 17.8. Missionary Coll [Collection] $5.00</td> <td>1534.33</td> <td>203.77</td> <td>665.32</td> <td>84.92<br /><br /><br />5.00</td> </tr> <tr> <td>13</td> <td><br /><br /><br />9.95<br /><br />X</td> <td>Monday<br />Cloudy day a few drops rain at times. I chopped AM fixed fence at S.S. {illegible} and hoed hangels second time P.M. Willie drove down AM posted letter to Pringle re watch he got at F&amp;S flour $3.10 also groceries 175 got harness mended {Wordres?} 10 cts. he got dinner at home I took Punch up to Rogersons at night bred. Willie over at {Geis's?} got onions. Mary got 25 cts from Mackie for seed corn last week.</td> <td><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />.25</td> <td><br /><br />4.85</td> <td><br /><br /><br />.10</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>14</td> <td></td> <td>Tuesday<br />Cloudy some sunshine thunder and shower about 6 PM. Willie cut 6 rounds around No 1 hay field AM I hoed mangels second time. Willie cultivated corn PM cc we brought rake over from other barn I fixed wire fence around new land No 6. We raked up some of the cut hay and coiled it. Dave and wife and Fred &amp; {illegible} Hillis and Auntie Unicle Jim and Mrs Ritchie up for tea.<br />Mary got 95 cts from B. Schar's for eggs got on Friday also 30 from Auntie 10 from Mrs Ritchie.</td> <td><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />.95<br />.40</td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>15</td> <td><br />963.96</td> <td>Wednesday<br />Sunny and cloudy looked like rain</td> <td>1535.93</td> <td>208.62</td> <td>665.42</td> <td>289.92</td> </tr> </tbody></table><table></table></div> <div class="mw-parser-output"><h3><span class="mw-headline" id="Rosmead_Diary">Rosmead Diary</span></h3> <table> <tbody><tr> <td>1914</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>July</td> <td>S</td> <td>E</td> </tr> <tr> <td>15</td> <td>963</td> <td>96</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>1</td> <td>32</td> </tr> <tr> <td>16</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>965</td> <td>28</td> </tr> </tbody></table><h3><span class="mw-headline" id="continued_Wednesday_forward">continued Wednesday forward</span></h3><p>very warm. Peter Clark told us in morning that our cheap had been in some gondans down at his please they have bown on the road for some time getting under the wire fence. I fixed the fame to-day from crack at G. S. up to top of No5 O.S.R. pulling out staples and letting the fake down and filling up hollows with growth. We raked up rest of yesterdays out hay cooled it also cut 12 more rounds. Willie went down brought up 70M in morning got wheat at Ellis $1.50 men ofc Jinn Robinson and wife Bell up for PM and tee. Willie drove 70M down at night. Mrs Kennedy &amp; maid up for 2 doz eggs 38 cts Wm Clark eggs 19 cts. Sam McRae brought meat in morning, paid him 10 cts for maize he got May gave hen to a gypsy woman several rigs of them passed up to road this PM. </p><h3><span class="mw-headline" id="Thursday">Thursday</span></h3><p>Mostly sunny AM mostly cloudy PM looked like rain some thunder very warm Willie cultivated some more corn AM we brought over SDR &amp; loader from other band AM raked up the out hay Ro1. PM we took in 4 loads with loader and cut some more after tea. Sold Reeves 8 doz eggs $1.5 2019. Many down town PM got at Russells goods on ofc 1.35 got her dress tied on at Ms Batz. got at Phillips olive oil 10 cts Woods shirt of west 90 cts 70 D banana 10 cts Willie got bread at foots last Monday 12 cts. Willie still doctoring Mands folly. </p><table> </table><table> <tbody><tr> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td>Paid</td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>Rec</td> <td></td> <td>H</td> <td></td> <td>E</td> <td></td> <td>S</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>1535</td> <td>93.</td> <td>208</td> <td>62</td> <td>665</td> <td>42</td> <td>89</td> <td>92</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>38</td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>19</td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td>10</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>1</td> <td>52</td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td></td> <td>1</td> <td>00</td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td>22</td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>1538</td> <td>02</td> <td>209</td> <td>84</td> <td>665</td> <td>52</td> <td>89</td> <td>92</td> </tr> </tbody></table><table></table></div> <div class="mw-parser-output"><h2><span class="mw-headline" id="Rosmead_Diary">Rosmead Diary</span></h2> <table> <tbody><tr> <td>1914</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>July</td> <td>S</td> <td>E</td> </tr> <tr> <td>17</td> <td>S</td> <td>E</td> </tr> <tr> <td>17</td> <td>965</td> <td>28</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>3</td> <td>70</td> </tr> <tr> <td>18</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td></td> <td>20</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>969</td> <td>18</td> </tr> </tbody></table><h3><span class="mw-headline" id="Friday_forward">Friday forward</span></h3><p>Sunny and cloudy looked like rain AM a few drops fell, very warm I cultivated some more corn AM we took in load hay from coals No 1 before dinner Willie finished cutting the block hay Ro. I was cutting last night. PM Willie went down town M and in baggy bread her to branking model he got print and sugar at 70 S 3.70. I raked up the cut hay in Roy We took in rest of coals one load also a load of the raked stuff. After tea we cooled what was left also raked rakings. Andrew Schars over in evening got 1 day eggs also a han 5 lbs @ 3 cts rude W Shoultad in PM offerest $82. for red hifor up at Allons 50. Willie got more mudienne from of for filly. </p><h3><span class="mw-headline" id="Saturday">Saturday</span></h3><p>Cloudy and sunny looked like rain at times did rain a few drops in morning We cut some more hay in Ro 1 AM then cultivated some more corn also pain ground potatoes then brought hay rack over prow other barn on high waggon that we took the water back to potatoes on. PM we took load hay in, cools we make last night then Willie raked up the morning but also finished rakings we took it in, one load and cooled up the left rakings. Willie down town at night got collar at Russells 20 cts. Charlie Bogus over in morning got land of bead plane. I made halter with nails in to put on Luay to Keep her from sucking Kate. </p><table> </table><table> <tbody><tr> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td>Paid</td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>Rec</td> <td></td> <td>H</td> <td></td> <td>E</td> <td></td> <td>J</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>1538</td> <td>02</td> <td>209</td> <td>84</td> <td>665</td> <td>52</td> <td>89.</td> <td>92</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td></td> <td>3</td> <td>70</td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td>20</td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>1538</td> <td>02</td> <td>213</td> <td>74</td> <td>665</td> <td>52</td> <td>89</td> <td>92</td> </tr> </tbody></table><table></table></div> <div class="mw-parser-output"><div id="toc" class="toc" role="navigation" aria-labelledby="mw-toc-heading"><input type="checkbox" role="button" id="toctogglecheckbox" class="toctogglecheckbox" style="display:none" /><div class="toctitle" lang="en" dir="ltr"><h2 id="mw-toc-heading">Contents</h2><span class="toctogglespan"><label class="toctogglelabel" for="toctogglecheckbox"></label></span></div> <ul> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Rosmead_Diary"><span class="tocnumber">1</span> <span class="toctext">Rosmead Diary</span></a> <ul> <li class="toclevel-2"><a href="#continued_Saturday_forward"><span class="tocnumber">1.1</span> <span class="toctext">continued Saturday forward</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-2"><a href="#Sunday"><span class="tocnumber">1.2</span> <span class="toctext">Sunday</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-2"><a href="#Monday"><span class="tocnumber">1.3</span> <span class="toctext">Monday</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-2"><a href="#Tuesday"><span class="tocnumber">1.4</span> <span class="toctext">Tuesday</span></a></li> </ul> </li> </ul> </div> <h2><span class="mw-headline" id="Rosmead_Diary">Rosmead Diary</span></h2> <table> <tbody><tr> <td>1914</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>July</td> <td>S</td> <td>E</td> </tr> <tr> <td>18</td> <td>969</td> <td>18</td> </tr> <tr> <td>19</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>20</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td></td> <td>15</td> </tr> <tr> <td>21</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>3</td> <td>50</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>972</td> <td>83</td> </tr> </tbody></table><h3><span class="mw-headline" id="continued_Saturday_forward">continued Saturday forward</span></h3><p>Mr Cameron in in morning bought red hifer (at Allans fifty) last of the Beatrice stock for $85.00 gave $15 on her he to let us know when to bring her down </p><h3><span class="mw-headline" id="Sunday">Sunday</span></h3><p>Fine sunny day warm day weather. Mr brian preached AM from Jeremiah 18:15 and in evening from Matt 17:8. often cull 5 Willie and I only down AM all down but me at night </p><h3><span class="mw-headline" id="Monday">Monday</span></h3><p>Clear sunny day and morning. Willie took cream to Russells in morning got truchtore Rhubarb at Phillips 10 cts Bella Willie and I sell wick last night not very strong to-day. We cut rest of Ro. hayfield SD Rakol some up PM and took in 3 loads louder. Willie chopped war &amp; home AM. Andrew Schairs paid for hen and eggs got with 70 cts Nolan &amp; Jean Milne up AM for green please. </p><h3><span class="mw-headline" id="Tuesday">Tuesday</span></h3><p>Another sunny day exceedingly dry weather. moderately warm. We got some hay in No 2 SW naked up the losing yesterdays cut in Ro 1 hauled it in PM 3 loads then D &amp; Rooked some of Ro 2, raked in Ro rakings, took in load from Ro 2 also raking Ro, after tea Wm Clark eggs 35 cts Many took meat bag over to McKas P. M. got ride from downtown with Dave Greyson got dress at Mrs Bantz $3.50. Miss St Clair home in evening lag warming about lost latter Shay inland to move to Galt in Sept. </p><table> </table><table> <tbody><tr> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td>Paid</td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>Rec</td> <td></td> <td>H</td> <td></td> <td>E</td> <td></td> <td>S</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>1538</td> <td>02</td> <td>213</td> <td>74</td> <td>665</td> <td>52</td> <td>89.</td> <td>92</td> </tr> <tr> <td>10</td> <td>00</td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td>10</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>70</td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>38</td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td>3</td> <td>50</td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>1549</td> <td>10</td> <td>217</td> <td>24</td> <td>665</td> <td>62</td> <td>89</td> <td>97</td> </tr> </tbody></table><table></table></div> <div class="mw-parser-output"><div id="toc" class="toc" role="navigation" aria-labelledby="mw-toc-heading"><input type="checkbox" role="button" id="toctogglecheckbox" class="toctogglecheckbox" style="display:none" /><div class="toctitle" lang="en" dir="ltr"><h2 id="mw-toc-heading">Contents</h2><span class="toctogglespan"><label class="toctogglelabel" for="toctogglecheckbox"></label></span></div> <ul> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Rosmead_Diary"><span class="tocnumber">1</span> <span class="toctext">Rosmead Diary</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Wednesday_forward"><span class="tocnumber">2</span> <span class="toctext">Wednesday forward</span></a> <ul> <li class="toclevel-2"><a href="#Thursday"><span class="tocnumber">2.1</span> <span class="toctext">Thursday</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-2"><a href="#Friday"><span class="tocnumber">2.2</span> <span class="toctext">Friday</span></a></li> </ul> </li> </ul> </div> <h2><span class="mw-headline" id="Rosmead_Diary">Rosmead Diary</span></h2> <table> <tbody><tr> <td>1914</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>July</td> <td>S</td> <td>E</td> </tr> <tr> <td>22</td> <td>972</td> <td>83</td> </tr> <tr> <td>23</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>1</td> <td>28</td> </tr> <tr> <td>24</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>974</td> <td>11</td> </tr> </tbody></table><h2><span class="mw-headline" id="Wednesday_forward">Wednesday forward</span></h2><p>Another warm sunny dry day. Willie drove down for 7 of M in morning I took them down about 5 PM. We finished cutting Ro 2 hay and cut some in Ro 6 at other barn We got in 4 loads this PM including rakings we have Ro. finished complete Ro 2 ready for raking. absent. Mauds colt still alive but Roy weak. sow had 3 pigs to-day Greyson brought meat morning. </p><h3><span class="mw-headline" id="Thursday">Thursday</span></h3><p>Cloudy rained AM also a little P.M. Willie drove down in morning got at Chapmans guards &amp; sections for mower $1.15 luisad oil Richards 13. he brought N. S. of with him. We raked some at Ro 6 took back waggon and louder in time to be stopped by rain Nukem and I took the 13 cattle up to Aelans fifty again and fixed the fence, they got out and were down here this morning. Willie chopped pig and in PM and horse. I sampled mangels in N. O. PM took Kate up to Rogger at night. also took salt to Cattle. Mackie over in morning. Bob Tindale down AM to get vine for his pea harvester. N. S. want some traim. </p><h3><span class="mw-headline" id="Friday">Friday</span></h3><p>Cloudy most day some sunshine PM. N.D. up in morning went home again. I scuffed turnips A. M. and Willie drove down for McFadgan to see Mauds colt. PM Willie naked Ro 9 rakings I cut some more Ro 6 turned windows with SDR and <s>took</s> put in load brought </p><table> </table><table> <tbody><tr> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td>Paid</td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>Rec</td> <td></td> <td>H</td> <td></td> <td>E</td> <td></td> <td>J</td> <td>Your text here...</td> </tr> <tr> <td>1549</td> <td>10</td> <td>217</td> <td>24</td> <td>665</td> <td>62</td> <td>89</td> <td>97</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td>1</td> <td>15</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td>13</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>1549</td> <td>60</td> <td>217</td> <td>24</td> <td>666</td> <td>90</td> <td>89</td> <td>97</td> </tr> </tbody></table><table></table></div> <div class="mw-parser-output"><h2><span class="mw-headline" id="Rosmead_Diary">Rosmead Diary</span></h2> <table> <tbody><tr> <td>1914</td> </tr> <tr> <td>July</td> <td>S</td> <td>E</td> </tr> <tr> <td>24</td> <td>974</td> <td>11</td> </tr> <tr> <td>25</td> </tr> <tr> <td>26</td> </tr> <tr> <td>27</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>4</td> <td>59</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>978</td> <td>70</td> </tr> </tbody></table> continued Friday forward it to this bxum. After tea I put raking on with loudon in Ro 2. Many down home PM. Told Baker buy to come up for the basket of lease he and some more picket in over field and I second away. Andrew Lokains got yes Saturday Fine sunny warm day breezy. N. S. soup all day he hood turnips second time I finished scuffling turnips also shorts rows of down. We out some more hay Ro 6 AM. PM we scuffled rope at 7 L nord some. turnips, SD Rakeal cut roy and took it in 2 loads other born one names. Willie chopped some. Andrew Schairs paid por yz 80 of Sunday Cloudy and sunny. Mr Graw preached AM from Matt 4:1–11. And in warning prom Auntie back from Toronto Willie at home AM only he down at night. L. A roll 10 cts. Monday Mostly cloudy rained a few drops AM N. S. up all he raked rakings Ro 6 then he and Willie took hifor down to Common sold in 18th rec balance #7.500 Willie got at Marnies harmed oil 15 stands at Ellies 10, at 76 D what $1.84 brom $1.50 coal oil 60 soop 30. PM we finished scuffling rope + potatoes + some come also finished Ro 2 rakings took in. Ro 6 makings. I cut some more hay Ro 6 after term. We hoed Turnips second time also some mangels in R. O. <table></table><table> <tbody><tr> <td>Paid</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Rec</td> <td></td> <td>H</td> <td></td> <td>E</td> <td></td> <td>J</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>1549</td> <td>10</td> <td>217</td> <td>24</td> <td>666</td> <td>90</td> <td>89</td> <td>97</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>85</td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td>10</td> </tr> <tr> <td>75</td> <td>00</td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td>10</td> <td>3</td> <td>49</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td>60</td> <td></td> <td>30</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> </tbody></table><table></table></div> <div class="mw-parser-output"><p>{INCOMPLETE - 1st page may be out of order} </p><p>{Illegible, cut off} </p><p>{Written in the left margins of the diary: "2H" "30" "97880"} </p><p>{Written on the right page end of the diary: "60" "1625552179H6707990"} </p><p><br /> {...} for meat this morning Jess in buggy. I cut G.S.hay this finishing cutting. Willie drove down for F&amp;M [Father &amp; Mother] A.M. drove them down in evening again. Jess in buggy both times. We finished haying to-day except rakings. N.S. up all day hoeing AM till 11 when we put in load hay brought it over to this barn. PM we hauled 6 loads to other barn and one more mostly small. Reeves eggs 3 doz 60 cts </p><p>Thursday Fine sunny day. N.S. up all day hoeing I finished raking No 6 and took them in PM this finishing haying. 2 loads one to each barn then a rakeful brought over here. N.S. helped with hay. Willie took cream down in morning I hoed some mangels seemed time. Willie and girls went up to J. McLellans after dinner Jess in buggy got back little after eight.<br />978.80 1625.55 217946707990 </p><p>{Next page} </p><p>{Written in the right margins: table below} </p><p>Paid </p> <table> <tbody><tr> <td>Ric</td> <td>H</td> <td>E</td> <td>J</td> </tr> <tr> <td>217 / 94</td> <td>1624 / 95</td> <td>670 / 69</td> <td>90 / 07?</td> </tr> <tr> <td> </td> <td> </td> <td> </td> <td> </td> </tr> <tr> <td> </td> <td> </td> <td> </td> <td> </td> </tr> <tr> <td> </td> <td> </td> <td>10</td> <td> </td> </tr> </tbody></table> Rosemead Diary 1914 July 28 Tuesday Forward 1624.95 217.94 670.69 90.07 Fine sunny day not warm a slight shower last night N.D.up all day he got pine tar at Mennies 10 cts. We cut rest of No 6 to-day (some AM some PM) ecept GS strip. I scuffled corn AM we {illegible} PM got a small load into other barn and a load over here. N.S. hoed turnips started to thin the {illegible}. Bob Tindale down at night told us the army {illegible} was at our {illegible} we still doctor sick colt it seems to be getting weaker. 29 Wednesday [rest of page cut off}<table></table></div> <div class="mw-parser-output"><h2><span class="mw-headline" id="Rosemead_Diary">Rosemead Diary</span></h2> <table> <tbody><tr> <td>1914</td> <td> </td> <td> </td> </tr> <tr> <td>July</td> <td>J</td> <td>E</td> </tr> <tr> <td>31</td> <td>978</td> <td>80</td> </tr> <tr> <td>August</td> <td> </td> <td> </td> </tr> <tr> <td>1</td> <td> </td> <td> </td> </tr> <tr> <td> </td> <td>10</td> <td>00</td> </tr> <tr> <td> </td> <td>988</td> <td>80</td> </tr> </tbody></table> Friday Forward Fine sunny warm day exceedingly dry weather. N.S. up all day hoeing turnips I scuffled corn, and Willie chopped {pig?} cut sow thistle out of {grass/grain?} etc. PM Willie funished scuffling corn and hoed some. I hoed mangels second time PM. A {minister?} from Erin and another man in AM looking for a horse to buy. William Clark in for eggs today 40cts. {Jus?} Clark died to-day. {Scharis?} over in evening got 2 hens and 5 doz eggs {Illegible} We drove up in evening to see cattle, the water supply was dry. Several berry pickers from {Elora?} were in {Illegible} They had lost their way. We put {loader?} SD.R and {Illegible} {Illegible} in other {pen?}. We are still doctoring Mauds colt it cannot stand. July has been exceedingly dry {Illegible}. <h2><span class="mw-headline" id="Saturday">Saturday</span></h2><p>A slight shower of rain last night cloudy in morning turned out fine {sunny?} N.S. up all day finished hoeing turnips second time. we gave him $10.00 Two of which he has to work for next week. Willie and I and {Illegible} Allan up at {fifty?} getting the water to run A.M. PM we hoed mangels in NO. Uncle Will &amp; cousin {Illegible} of Hamilton here in {Illegible} auto PM for a while. I Killed Mauds colt "Patsy" and buried it in N.O. I went down town at night Dan {Tindale?} said some of our cattle were out Willie and I drove up to see but they were all in. </p><table> </table><table> </table><table> </table><table> <tbody><tr> <td> </td> <td> </td> <td> </td> <td> </td> <td>Paid</td> <td> </td> <td> </td> <td> </td> </tr> <tr> <td>Rec</td> <td> </td> <td>H</td> <td> </td> <td>E</td> <td> </td> <td>J</td> <td> </td> </tr> <tr> <td>1625</td> <td>55</td> <td>917</td> <td>94</td> <td>670</td> <td>79</td> <td>90</td> <td>07</td> </tr> <tr> <td> </td> <td>40</td> <td> </td> <td> </td> <td> </td> <td> </td> <td> </td> <td> </td> </tr> <tr> <td><s>10</s></td> <td><s>00</s></td> <td> </td> <td> </td> <td>10</td> <td>00</td> <td> </td> <td> </td> </tr> <tr> <td>1625</td> <td>95</td> <td>917</td> <td>94</td> <td>680</td> <td>79</td> <td>90</td> <td>07</td> </tr> </tbody></table><table></table></div> <div class="mw-parser-output"><div id="toc" class="toc" role="navigation" aria-labelledby="mw-toc-heading"><input type="checkbox" role="button" id="toctogglecheckbox" class="toctogglecheckbox" style="display:none" /><div class="toctitle" lang="en" dir="ltr"><h2 id="mw-toc-heading">Contents</h2><span class="toctogglespan"><label class="toctogglelabel" for="toctogglecheckbox"></label></span></div> <ul> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Rosemead_Diary"><span class="tocnumber">1</span> <span class="toctext">Rosemead Diary</span></a> <ul> <li class="toclevel-2"><a href="#Sunday"><span class="tocnumber">1.1</span> <span class="toctext">Sunday</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-2"><a href="#Monday"><span class="tocnumber">1.2</span> <span class="toctext">Monday</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-2"><a href="#Tuesday"><span class="tocnumber">1.3</span> <span class="toctext">Tuesday</span></a></li> </ul> </li> </ul> </div> <h2><span class="mw-headline" id="Rosemead_Diary">Rosemead Diary</span></h2> <table> <tbody><tr> <td>1914</td> <td> </td> <td> </td> </tr> <tr> <td>August</td> <td>J</td> <td>E</td> </tr> <tr> <td>2</td> <td>988</td> <td>80</td> </tr> <tr> <td> </td> <td>1</td> <td>10</td> </tr> <tr> <td>3</td> <td> </td> <td> </td> </tr> <tr> <td>4</td> <td> </td> <td> </td> </tr> <tr> <td> </td> <td>989</td> <td>90</td> </tr> </tbody></table><h3><span class="mw-headline" id="Sunday">Sunday</span></h3><p>Forward </p><p><br /> Cloudy, thunder lightning and a good heavy shower P.M. I stayed at home A.M. Mr Mcrean of {Metz?} preached A M from (Large Gap) and in evening from 1 Peter 5:7. last {dance?} . Ch coll $1.00 (Meaning: Church collection $1.00) L.A. ID (?) </p><h3><span class="mw-headline" id="Monday">Monday</span></h3><p>Fine day cloudy and sunny warm. N.S. up all day hoeing corn Willie hoed with him P.M scuffled turnips with C.C . A. M Willie chopped some {pig?} took cattle up to SD again as they got out presumably by berry pickers letting down rails. he cut some grain with sow thistle in out of {No?} 3 A and fed to cattle and hoed mangles N.O. PM I went to {Jus?} Clark's funeral took Bella down with me brought Father home from funeral Bella came up with me again I hoed mangles N.O. after I came home. {Scharis?} paid for eggs &amp; hens got Friday eggs 1.00 hens 1.05 $2.05 (sum) </p><h3><span class="mw-headline" id="Tuesday">Tuesday</span></h3><p>Fine sunny day. N.S. up all day hoeing corn I hoed also Willie scuffled rape {I L?} also head lands with C C. and sowed headlands with rape I chopped some pig. We went up to {Allans ppy (property)&#160;?} Took three cattle with us got 4 more up at {Kays?} they had been let out by berry pickers. D.Allan went up with us.Wm (William) Clark up for eggs 2 doz 40 cts. {Andrew Scharis?} and Charlie {Shey?} over in evening got 2 pigeons. </p><table> </table><table> </table><table> </table><table> <tbody><tr> <td> </td> <td> </td> <td> </td> <td> </td> <td>Paid</td> <td> </td> <td> </td> <td> </td> </tr> <tr> <td>Rec</td> <td> </td> <td>H</td> <td> </td> <td>E</td> <td> </td> <td>J</td> <td> </td> </tr> <tr> <td>1625</td> <td>95</td> <td>917</td> <td>94</td> <td>680</td> <td>79</td> <td>90</td> <td>01</td> </tr> <tr> <td> </td> <td> </td> <td> </td> <td> </td> <td> </td> <td> </td> <td>1</td> <td>10</td> </tr> <tr> <td>2</td> <td>05</td> <td> </td> <td> </td> <td> </td> <td> </td> <td> </td> <td> </td> </tr> <tr> <td> </td> <td>40</td> <td> </td> <td> </td> <td> </td> <td> </td> <td> </td> <td> </td> </tr> <tr> <td>1628</td> <td>40</td> <td>917</td> <td>94</td> <td>680</td> <td>79</td> <td>91</td> <td>11</td> </tr> </tbody></table><table></table></div> <div class="mw-parser-output"><div id="toc" class="toc" role="navigation" aria-labelledby="mw-toc-heading"><input type="checkbox" role="button" id="toctogglecheckbox" class="toctogglecheckbox" style="display:none" /><div class="toctitle" lang="en" dir="ltr"><h2 id="mw-toc-heading">Contents</h2><span class="toctogglespan"><label class="toctogglelabel" for="toctogglecheckbox"></label></span></div> <ul> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Rosemead_Diary"><span class="tocnumber">1</span> <span class="toctext">Rosemead Diary</span></a> <ul> <li class="toclevel-2"><a href="#Wednesday"><span class="tocnumber">1.1</span> <span class="toctext">Wednesday</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-2"><a href="#Thursday"><span class="tocnumber">1.2</span> <span class="toctext">Thursday</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-2"><a href="#Friday"><span class="tocnumber">1.3</span> <span class="toctext">Friday</span></a></li> </ul> </li> </ul> </div> <h2><span class="mw-headline" id="Rosemead_Diary">Rosemead Diary</span></h2> <table> <tbody><tr> <td>1914</td> <td> </td> <td> </td> </tr> <tr> <td>August</td> <td> </td> <td> </td> </tr> <tr> <td>5</td> <td>989</td> <td>90</td> </tr> <tr> <td> </td> <td>2</td> <td>15</td> </tr> <tr> <td>6</td> <td> </td> <td> </td> </tr> <tr> <td> </td> <td>17</td> <td>37</td> </tr> <tr> <td> </td> <td>16</td> <td>43</td> </tr> <tr> <td> </td> <td> </td> <td>20</td> </tr> <tr> <td>7</td> <td> </td> <td> </td> </tr> <tr> <td> </td> <td>1026</td> <td>05</td> </tr> </tbody></table><h3><span class="mw-headline" id="Wednesday">Wednesday</span></h3><p>Forward </p><p>Fine sunny day warm at times, cool morning. N.S up all day hoeing turnips. We got {illegible} {cut / out?} and {fired / fried / fixed} up, Willie drove down got 50 lbs twine at Nichols on {op?} paid to Ellis $1.50 for what got July 15th also tea 40 cts. Mary down town PM at WF.W:S gave 25 cts she was {illegible} home. Willie cut most of the barley No 2 N. PM we stooked most of it up. Mrs Mackie over A.M for milk Britain declared war on Germany last night. Mary got egg money from Nellie 41.40 Jennie Sandham and children down at aunties. </p><h3><span class="mw-headline" id="Thursday">Thursday</span></h3><p>Fine sunny warm day. N.S. up at AM got sick a short time after dinner and went home. Willie took {illegible} sow down sold it to {Cameron?} 490 lbs @ {illegible} 2 $36.75 weighing {illegible} he paid Nichol $5.85 for twine got yesterday he got at F&amp;S 5 bags bran 625 1.00 lbs wheat $2.00 1.00 lbs low grade flour $1.75 1.00 lbs shorts 140 5 bags flour $15:00 groceries $1.43 paid NS 10cts yesterday for {illegible} I hauled 6 wheelbarrow loads of manure from under evergreens to new orchard PM we finished cutting all the barley in No2 and stooked it up. Willie drove down home at noon for F &amp; M but they didn't come up. We drove up to see cattle at night. Coal oil {illegible} 20 Andrew Scharis over at night got 2 more pigeons. </p><h3><span class="mw-headline" id="Friday">Friday</span></h3><p>Fine sunny day very warm. We repaired binder canvass reels etc AM using </p><table> </table><table> <tbody><tr> <td> </td> <td> </td> <td> </td> <td> </td> <td>Paid</td> <td> </td> <td> </td> <td> </td> </tr> <tr> <td>Rec</td> <td> </td> <td>H</td> <td> </td> <td>E</td> <td> </td> <td>J</td> <td> </td> </tr> <tr> <td>1628</td> <td>40</td> <td>217</td> <td>94</td> <td>680.</td> <td>79</td> <td>91</td> <td>17</td> </tr> <tr> <td> </td> <td> </td> <td> </td> <td>40</td> <td>1</td> <td>50</td> <td> </td> <td> </td> </tr> <tr> <td> </td> <td> </td> <td> </td> <td> </td> <td> </td> <td> </td> <td> </td> <td>25</td> </tr> <tr> <td>1</td> <td>40</td> <td> </td> <td> </td> <td> </td> <td> </td> <td> </td> <td> </td> </tr> <tr> <td>36</td> <td>75</td> <td> </td> <td> </td> <td>5</td> <td>85</td> <td> </td> <td> </td> </tr> <tr> <td> </td> <td> </td> <td> </td> <td> </td> <td> </td> <td>2</td> <td> </td> <td> </td> </tr> <tr> <td> </td> <td> </td> <td> </td> <td> </td> <td>6</td> <td>25</td> <td> </td> <td> </td> </tr> <tr> <td> </td> <td> </td> <td> </td> <td> </td> <td>3</td> <td>75</td> <td> </td> <td> </td> </tr> <tr> <td> </td> <td> </td> <td>15</td> <td>00</td> <td>1</td> <td>40</td> <td> </td> <td> </td> </tr> <tr> <td> </td> <td> </td> <td>1</td> <td>43</td> <td> </td> <td>10</td> <td> </td> <td> </td> </tr> <tr> <td> </td> <td> </td> <td> </td> <td>20</td> <td> </td> <td> </td> <td> </td> <td> </td> </tr> <tr> <td>1666</td> <td>55</td> <td>234</td> <td>97</td> <td>699</td> <td>66</td> <td>91</td> <td>42</td> </tr> </tbody></table><table></table></div> <div class="mw-parser-output"><table> <tbody><tr> <td width="56"> <p>1914</p> </td> <td width="47">&#160;</td> <td width="45">&#160;</td> <td width="260"> <p>Rosmead Diary</p> </td> <td width="59">&#160;</td> <td width="53"> <p>Paid&#160;</p> </td> <td width="48">&#160;</td> <td width="56">&#160;</td> </tr> <tr> <td width="56"> <p>August</p> </td> <td width="47"> <p>J</p> </td> <td width="45"> <p>E</p> </td> <td width="260">&#160;</td> <td width="59"> <p>Rec</p> </td> <td width="53"> <p>H</p> </td> <td width="48"> <p>E</p> </td> <td width="56"> <p>T</p> </td> </tr> <tr> <td width="56"> <p>7</p> </td> <td width="47"> <p>1026</p> </td> <td width="45"> <p>05</p> </td> <td width="260"> <p>continued Friday forward</p> <p>old canvass strips from old Massy Harris binder. I also fixed fence between No&#8217;s 1 &amp; 2 and we put the cows in No 1. PM we cut some oats in No 7. W. other side other barn. and I stooked them up. Bella {Jeharine?} got 3 &#189; doz eggs {mop?}. Mary went down home at night. I chopped pig feed in morning. I found a ten cent piece in No 6, 1885, Victoria Regina in it. Arthur Walker was in yesterday to see about</p> <p>our trashing {threshing}</p> </td> <td width="59"> <p>1666.55</p> </td> <td width="53"> <p>234.97</p> </td> <td width="48"> <p>699.66</p> </td> <td width="56"> <p>91.4</p> </td> </tr> <tr> <td width="56">&#160;</td> <td width="47">&#160;</td> <td width="45">&#160;</td> <td width="260">&#160;</td> <td width="59">&#160;</td> <td width="53">&#160;</td> <td width="48">&#160;</td> <td width="56">&#160;</td> </tr> <tr> <td width="56"> <p>8</p> </td> <td width="47">&#160;</td> <td width="45">&#160;</td> <td width="260"> <p>Saturday</p> <p>Fine hazy sunny day very warm. We finished cutting No 7 W. to-day and stooked most of it up. Father in for dinner he had been up at D Allans fifty told us some cattle were out. After dinner Willie drove him down Kate in buggy then looked for cattle and put them back again. We chopped some pig in evening. Mary walked up this morning she had been down home last night she gave Mrs Vanalpine 5 lbs butter for sheep having eaten her cabbages. $1.00</p> </td> <td width="59"> <p>1.00</p> </td> <td width="53">&#160;</td> <td width="48"> <p>1.00</p> </td> <td width="56">&#160;</td> </tr> <tr> <td width="56"> <p>9</p> </td> <td width="47"> <p>1</p> <p>1027</p> </td> <td width="45"> <p>60</p> <p>65</p> </td> <td width="260"> <p>Sunday</p> <p>Warm, sunny and cloudy a thunder shower passed around PM rained other places. I stayed at home AM. Willie and Mary down AM DV Hay of Elora Preached AM from Luke 2:7. last clause . and in evening from Matt 27. 22. first clause ch coll {referring to church collection} 50</p> <p>Mary gave LA coll 10 cts.</p> <p>There were more in choir at night.</p> </td> <td width="59"> <p>1667.65</p> </td> <td width="53"> <p>234.97</p> </td> <td width="48"> <p>700.66</p> </td> <td width="56"> <p>.50</p> <p>.10</p> <p>92.02</p> </td> </tr> </tbody></table></div> <div class="mw-parser-output"><p>Rosmead Diary </p> <table> <tbody><tr> <td>1914</td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td>Paid</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>August</td> <td>{JE?}</td> <td></td> <td>Rec</td> <td>H</td> <td>E</td> <td>J</td> </tr> <tr> <td>10</td> <td>1027.65.</td> <td>Monday Forward<br />Rain last night and this morning, mostly cloudy some sunshine some more rain in evening. warm. We finished stooking the oats but an sat got pea harvester rigged up and cut one round in sand hill peas. N.S up PM hoeing got cream cheque from Guelph $20.54. I dropped some pig in evening. Peter Clark in PM to see get lend of team to haul rails.</td> <td>1667.65<br /><br /><br />20.54</td> <td>234.97</td> <td>700.66</td> <td>92.02</td> </tr> <tr> <td>11</td> <td></td> <td>Tuesday<br />Some rain last night, mostly cloudy got cool at night. N.S up all day hoeing AM he and Willie cut pease sand hill, PM. I scuffled greystone turnips and corn drilled up the latter sowed some rape seed between drills. I drove girls up to {illegible name} at night Belwood road took ours and McKees meat bags up to Gregsons. Bella {Scharr?} paid for eggs {illegible} 70 cts Willie went down for cream can in morning Jess in buggy took it down full again with Punch he also dropped pig AM.</td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>12</td> <td></td> <td>Wednesday<br />Fine sunny hot day a little breezy from east. N.S up all day hoeing corn AM loading P.M. We got in the sand hill pease to day 3 1/9 loads also 4 loads barley No 2 Willie and Nelson loaded I took them off and spread them. B &amp; M called on Ms Barbour P Matson Ms Mackie. Willie drove up to see cattle at night. D. Allan went with him. They {illegible} 7in. F &amp; M walked up AM also walked down P.M. I took Quarrie over to Fords at night. Jno Gregson brought meat this morning.</td> <td><br /><br /><br />.70</td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>X</td> <td>1027.65</td> <td></td> <td>1688.89</td> <td>234.97</td> <td>700.66</td> <td>92.02</td> </tr> </tbody></table><table></table></div> <div class="mw-parser-output"><p>Rosmead Diary </p> <table> <tbody><tr> <td>1914</td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td>Paid</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>August</td> <td>{JE?}</td> <td></td> <td>Rec</td> <td>H</td> <td>E</td> <td>J</td> </tr> <tr> <td>13</td> <td>1027.65</td> <td>Thursday Forward<br />Mostly cloudy rained a little AM and considerable at times PM N.S. up AM We got in 4 loads barley from No 2, Willie and ID Allans went up in morning to look for the cattle found them all in after considerable search. We fixed slings also fence in No 6 and let horses in there, PM. Sow No 2 pigged to-day 6 pigs. Reeves got 3 doz eggs 60 cts</td> <td>1688.89<br /><br /><br />.60</td> <td>234.87</td> <td>700.66</td> <td>92.02</td> </tr> <tr> <td>14</td> <td><br /><br /><br />7.18</td> <td>Friday<br />Fine day mostly sunny. breezy. I drilled up rest of corn with Jess in scuffler also potatoes then scuffled 24 drills turnips. Willie chopped pig feed AM. Schars got lend of team AM to plow his land P.M. Willi drove down town sent $5.00 to McDougal Galt for new part for {illegible} Express order 3 cts got also at Phillips water glass 25 ink fly paper rubber rings 20. he got at Mennie's lamp glass 25 cts at Russells Delineator 15 cts at Ellis groceries $1.30. he then cut some of oats in No 3.A. We stooked them after tea. Peter Clark over again to see about getting team to haul rails.</td> <td></td> <td><br /><br /><br /><br />.20<br />.40<br />1.30</td> <td><br />5.00<br /><br />.28</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>15</td> <td><br /><br /><br />7.89</td> <td>Saturday<br />Fine sunny cool day N.S. up all day We got in rest of barley No 2 two loads left some thistle stooks for rakings also 2 loads oats from No 7 AM. PM we got in six loads from No 7. I took off loads into shed W &amp; N hauled We paid Nelson $6.00 in full to date. Willie down town at night got at Russells work pants $1.25 {illegible} 25 <s>collar</s> shirt buttons 25 blackening14 total 189</td> <td></td> <td><br /><br /><br />.64</td> <td><br /><br /><br />1.25<br />6.00</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>1042.72</td> <td></td> <td>1689.49</td> <td>237.51</td> <td>713.19</td> <td>92.02.</td> </tr> </tbody></table><table></table></div> <div class="mw-parser-output"><table> <tbody><tr> <td width="56"> <p>1914</p> </td> <td width="47">&#160;</td> <td width="46">&#160;</td> <td width="258"> <p>Rosmead Diary</p> </td> <td width="57">&#160;</td> <td width="57"> <p>Paid</p> </td> <td width="47">&#160;</td> <td width="57">&#160;</td> </tr> <tr> <td width="56"> <p>August</p> </td> <td width="47"> <p>T {?}</p> </td> <td width="46"> <p>E</p> </td> <td width="258">&#160;</td> <td width="57"> <p>Rec</p> </td> <td width="57"> <p>H</p> </td> <td width="47"> <p>E</p> </td> <td width="57"> <p>T</p> </td> </tr> <tr> <td width="56"> <p>16</p> </td> <td width="47"> <p>1042</p> <p>5</p> </td> <td width="46"> <p>72</p> <p>10</p> </td> <td width="258"> <p>Sunday forward</p> <p>Rained considerable at noon and PM some, cleared up by evening. Dr Hay preached AM from proverbs Remove not the ancient landmarks a sermon based on the present European war and in evening from Daniels Prophecy re war Wm Hayward came up PM stayed for tea went down to church with Willie. I stayed at home in evening. Willie at home A.M. Miss coll missionary collection} $5.00 L.A. 10 cts.</p> </td> <td width="57"> <p>1689.49</p> </td> <td width="57"> <p>237.51</p> </td> <td width="47"> <p>713.19</p> </td> <td width="57"> <p>92.02</p> <p>5.10</p> </td> </tr> <tr> <td width="56"> <p>17</p> </td> <td width="47">&#160;</td> <td width="46"> <p>37.0</p> </td> <td width="258"> <p>Monday</p> <p>Fine day sunny and cloudy. I fixed fence along S.S. to keep sheep in and Willie cut rest of oats in No 3 A. PM Willie went down Punch in buggy got at Ellis sugar etc $2.13 bread {boots?} 12 cts lard Ewings 90 cts. twine Nichols $2.63. We hauled in two loads oats from No 7 fixed binder canvasses etc Mr Phillips in to see about tuning piano Mary gave pair socks to tramp.</p> </td> <td width="57">&#160;</td> <td width="57"> <p>&#160;2.25</p> <p>.90</p> </td> <td width="47"> <p>2.63</p> </td> <td width="57">&#160;</td> </tr> <tr> <td width="56"> <p>18</p> </td> <td width="47"> <p>1056</p> </td> <td width="46"> <p>508</p> <p>60</p> </td> <td width="258"> <p>Tuesday</p> <p>Terrific thunder storm last night and heavy rain Cloudy and sunny day, warm, frequent showers. Willie saw Fred Bondy in morning re thrashing, we cleared out granary got wood for thrashing etc also chopped some horse {?}. PM Arthur Walker brought his thrashing outfit here. Fred Bondy &amp; Jim Whilton {or Whitlaw} with him, none stayed all night. Willie got at {Linns&#160;?} grain 45 at Ewens goods 20 at {Minnows fly bypack&#160;?} 35 at {Shortneeds&#160;?} meat $2.00. W Clarke up PM got eggs 2 doz 40 cts. Willie told hands Jess in buggy</p> </td> <td width="57"> <p>.40</p> <p>1689.89</p> </td> <td width="57"> <p>.20</p> <p>.35</p> <p>241.21</p> </td> <td width="47"> <p>.45&#160;</p> <p>2.00</p> <p>718.27</p> </td> <td width="57"> <p>97.12</p> </td> </tr> </tbody></table></div> <div class="mw-parser-output"><table> <tbody><tr> <td width="56"> <p>1914</p> </td> <td width="47">&#160;</td> <td width="45">&#160;</td> <td width="224"> <p>Rosmead Diary</p> </td> <td width="63"> <p>Paid</p> </td> <td width="66">&#160;</td> <td width="66">&#160;</td> <td width="57">&#160;</td> </tr> <tr> <td width="56"> <p>August</p> </td> <td width="47"> <p>T {?}</p> </td> <td width="45"> <p>E</p> </td> <td width="224">&#160;</td> <td width="63"> <p>Rec</p> </td> <td width="66"> <p>H</p> </td> <td width="66"> <p>E</p> </td> <td width="57"> <p>T</p> </td> </tr> <tr> <td width="56"> <p>19</p> </td> <td width="47"> <p>1056</p> </td> <td width="45"> <p>60</p> <p>25</p> </td> <td width="224"> <p>Wednesday forward</p> <p>Very heavy steady rain last night also thunder and lightning cloudy and sunny day very warm. We thrashed this AM we got tank filled at barn {about?} last night we had following hands Wm Maywood Mr Pick D Allan. D Skeoch Bob Tindale J. Ford J. Dix. We thrashed all the oats that were in and nearly all the barley. Arthur Walker took his outfit to {Rogersons?} at noon. ToM walked up in morning. Willie drove them down in evening. Sem Mr Kee brought meat this morning. I scuffled mangels N.O. PM Willie raked barley field No 2 and we brought in rakings. N.D. up at noon went down again Mary got basket apples from Mrs Bondy yesterday 25 cts I chopped a little batteries quit working.</p> </td> <td width="63"> <p>1689.89</p> </td> <td width="66"> <p>241.21</p> </td> <td width="66"> <p>718.27</p> <p>.25</p> </td> <td width="57"> <p>97.12</p> </td> </tr> <tr> <td width="56"> <p>20</p> </td> <td width="47">&#160;</td> <td width="45">&#160;</td> <td width="224"> <p>Thursday</p> <p>Raining nearly all day heavy and steady. Wet weather now. Willie took cream down to Russells in morning. We did inside work to-day chopped pig &amp; horse cleaned up boxes of bolts nails etc. Willie and Mary drove up to see cattle at Allans P.M.</p> </td> <td width="63">&#160;</td> <td width="66">&#160;</td> <td width="66">&#160;</td> <td width="57">&#160;</td> </tr> <tr> <td width="56"> <p>21</p> </td> <td width="47"> <p>1056</p> </td> <td width="45"> <p>85</p> </td> <td width="224"> <p>Friday</p> <p>Cloudy morning cleared up sunny. I fenced out 5 furrows and plowed, in No 6 barn field sod J. Jameson over in morning to tell us our horses were in grain field he put them out. Willie drove girls down P.M. they called on Mrs Jno Clark she was not at home they called on Mrs Rutherford. They paid W. Thompson for wall paper</p> </td> <td width="63"> <p>1689.89</p> </td> <td width="66"> <p>241.21</p> </td> <td width="66"> <p>718.52</p> </td> <td width="57"> <p>97.12</p> </td> </tr> </tbody></table></div> <div class="mw-parser-output"><table> <tbody><tr> <td width="56"> <p>1914</p> </td> <td width="47">&#160;</td> <td width="46">&#160;</td> <td width="258"> <p>Rosmead Diary</p> </td> <td width="57">&#160;</td> <td width="57"> <p>Paid</p> </td> <td width="47">&#160;</td> <td width="57">&#160;</td> </tr> <tr> <td width="56"> <p>August</p> </td> <td width="47"> <p>T {?}</p> </td> <td width="46"> <p>E</p> </td> <td width="258">&#160;</td> <td width="57"> <p>Rec</p> </td> <td width="57"> <p>H</p> </td> <td width="47"> <p>E</p> </td> <td width="57"> <p>T</p> </td> </tr> <tr> <td width="56"> <p>21</p> </td> <td width="47"> <p>1056</p> <p>4</p> </td> <td width="46"> <p>85</p> <p>90</p> </td> <td width="258"> <p>continued Friday Forward</p> <p>got in May $4.25 paid Nichols for new {?} paint got 40 cts paid to Mc. Hardy. Willie got {?} valve at station {?} Belt cost 25 cts {?}, Willie did odd jobs fixed binder canvass etc. drove sick sow also sow with 3 pigs bade to sand mill pea field to get pease off stubble.</p> </td> <td width="57"> <p>1689.89</p> </td> <td width="57"> <p>241.21</p> <p>4.25</p> <p>.40</p> </td> <td width="47"> <p>718.52</p> <p>.25</p> </td> <td width="57"> <p>97.12</p> </td> </tr> <tr> <td width="56"> <p>22</p> </td> <td width="47">&#160;</td> <td width="46">&#160;</td> <td width="258"> <p>Fine s Saturday</p> <p>Fine sunny day. Willie at Maywoods thrashing {threshing} AM I plowed and {?} No 6 barn field sod. PM Willie spread stooks in No 7 and we hauled {?} in 4 loads then finishing the field they were not quite dry some of them Mary turned out some of the wet stooks in No 3A I stooked them up again at night. Willie down town in evening got pair boots for me $3.50 bread {?} 19 cts (Willie paid boots with cheque R.B.)</p> </td> <td width="57">&#160;</td> <td width="57"> <p>.12</p> </td> <td width="47"> <p>3.50</p> </td> <td width="57">&#160;</td> </tr> <tr> <td width="56"> <p>23</p> </td> <td width="47"> <p>4</p> </td> <td width="46"> <p>22</p> </td> <td width="258"> <p>Sunday</p> <p>Fine day sunny and cloudy thunder and lightning around the horizon in evening. I stayed at home AM. Dr Hay preached AM from &#8220;The summer is {?} and we are not saved&#8221; and in evening from Joel 2:28. Ch coll 50 LA 10</p> </td> <td width="57">&#160;</td> <td width="57">&#160;</td> <td width="47">&#160;</td> <td width="57"> <p>.60</p> </td> </tr> <tr> <td width="56"> <p>24</p> </td> <td width="47"> <p>22</p> <p>1088</p> </td> <td width="46"> <p>65</p> <p>62</p> </td> <td width="258"> <p>Monday</p> <p>Fine sunny cool day. N. D. up all day pulling flax. We put load wood on waggon (gravel box) Willie took it down home then went to station got the tanks of coal oil from Columbus to gave cheque J B 16100 got at stals {?} seed 25 tomatoes 35 at Nichols tanks 5 We cut half of oats in No 4 also took in 2 loads oats from No. 3A {?} {?} brought his bugs at night. Paid Arthur {?} $6.00 cheque 7 B {?} of thrashing 412/2 gal {?} {?} 6.50 tank 6.60 {?} {?} $3.50</p> </td> <td width="57"> <p>1689.89</p> </td> <td width="57"> <p>.35</p> <p>3.00</p> <p>249.33</p> </td> <td width="47"> <p>13.00</p> <p>.30</p> <p>6.00</p> <p>741.57</p> </td> <td width="57"> <p>97.72</p> </td> </tr> </tbody></table></div> <div class="mw-parser-output"><table> <tbody><tr> <td width="56"> <p>1914</p> </td> <td width="258"> <p>Rosmead Diary</p> </td> <td width="57"> <p>Paid</p> </td> </tr> <tr> <td width="56"> <p>August</p> </td> <td width="47"> <p>T {?}</p> </td> <td width="46"> <p>E</p> </td> <td width="57"> <p>Rec</p> </td> <td width="57"> <p>H</p> </td> <td width="47"> <p>E</p> </td> <td width="57"> <p>T</p> </td> </tr> <tr> <td width="56"> <p>25</p> </td> <td width="47"> <p>1088</p> </td> <td width="46"> <p>62</p> </td> <td width="258"> <p>Tuesday forward</p> <p>Fine day, sunny. N.S. up all day Willie cut rest of No 4 AM {?} stooked up while I chopped 240 lbs (3 bags) pig chop which we lent him then I finished stooking. PM we pulled flax cut {?} Britain peas in w corner of No 4 with pea {?} I cut around them first with scythe, we got in rest of oats in No 3. A, one load, I dropped pig feed in morning. B {crossed out} Helen and Jean Mike also Norman Jessie and Bonnie Landham up PM and for tea Nellie and Jennie came up in evening, Willie drove the youngsters down Nellie Jean &amp; Norman {?} first last night</p> </td> <td width="57"> <p>1689.89</p> </td> <td width="57"> <p>249.33</p> </td> <td width="47"> <p>741.57</p> </td> <td width="57"> <p>97.72</p> </td> </tr> <tr> <td width="56"> <p>26</p> </td> <td width="47"> <p>4</p> </td> <td width="46"> <p>10</p> </td> <td width="258"> <p>Wednesday</p> <p>Fine sunny day cool morning. I went for meat this morning Jess in buggy. N.S. up all day we pulled flax AM. Hauled in 5 loads oat including &#190; load peas from No 4 PM Willie down town AM got at Phillips powder for Dan 25 cts at {?} S grains $3.85 brought T &amp; M up with him they got {?} ride down with {?} P.M. I drove up to see cattle at night Sim Percy is out I got J Black to phone up to {?} about it. Brought our 1 bag L {?} flour 1 bag shorts on what he borrowed yesterday.</p> </td> <td width="57"> <p>3.85</p> </td> <td width="47"> <p>.25</p> </td> </tr> <tr> <td width="56"> <p>27</p> </td> <td width="47"> <p>1092</p> </td> <td width="46"> <p>72</p> </td> <td width="258"> <p>Thursday</p> <p>Misty morning very heavy dew cleared off fine sunny. Willie drove up to {?} got Sim Percy while {?} there brought it down here N.S. up all day we picked stones off No 6 sod. Willie chopped 8 {?} lbs barley for Mr Mackie 25 cts also 58 lbs</p> </td> <td width="57"> <p>.25</p> <p>1690.14</p> </td> <td width="57"> <p>253.18</p> </td> <td width="47"> <p>741.82</p> </td> <td width="57"> <p>97.72</p> </td> </tr> </tbody></table></div> <div class="mw-parser-output"><table> <tbody><tr> <td width="56"> <p>1914</p> </td> <td width="258"> <p>Rosmead Diary</p> </td> <td width="57"> <p>Paid</p> </td> </tr> <tr> <td width="56"> <p>August</p> </td> <td width="47"> <p>T {?}</p> </td> <td width="46"> <p>E</p> </td> <td width="57"> <p>Rec</p> </td> <td width="57"> <p>H</p> </td> <td width="47"> <p>E</p> </td> <td width="57"> <p>T</p> </td> </tr> <tr> <td width="56"> <p>27</p> </td> <td width="47"> <p>1092</p> </td> <td width="46"> <p>72</p> <p>X</p> </td> <td width="258"> <p>Continued Thursday forward</p> <p>of our oats for {?} who came for it PM. I dropped a bag pig feed in morning. Willie took Pouch up to {?} {?} at noon. PM we finished harvest (except flax) 3 loads oats from No 4 then finished pulling the flax except a small patch with thistles. Lorn Mullan and Matt {?} here PM brought 4 sows for 10 cts lb (also 1 service {?}) to be taken down to {?}. We paid N.S. $4.00 in full to-date being through with him just now Mrs Cook and Elsie called PM. I sharpened some stakes for fence.</p> </td> <td width="57"> <p>1690.14</p> </td> <td width="57"> <p>253.18</p> </td> <td width="47"> <p>741.82</p> <p>4.00</p> </td> <td width="57"> <p>97.72</p> </td> </tr> <tr> <td width="56"> <p>28</p> </td> <td width="47"> <p>6</p> </td> <td width="46"> <p>28</p> </td> <td width="258"> <p>Friday</p> <p>Fine day sunny. Willie took cream down in morning then took 4 sows to Wilsons weighed them at seales 720 lbs $72.00 {?} 8 cts he got wheat at T &amp; S $2.00 land {?} at Ellis 15 cts lime at {?} 5 cts {?} over in morning got 1st gal of coal oil out of our tank 8 lbs 20 cts also paid 5 cts for oil {crossed out} milk {written above} got yesterday. I sharpened stakes. PM we hauled stakes to wire fence between No 7 &amp; 7 L field I drove them in &amp; stapled them up {?} Willie plowed some in No 6 sod crown plow 4 horses when {?} {?} then he plowed with {?} single plow we brought in load flax with us nearly all. Mr and Mrs {?} over at night Mr {?} trying electric battery for his {?}</p> </td> <td width="57"> <p>72.00</p> <p>.20</p> <p>.5</p> </td> <td width="47"> <p>.8</p> <p>2.15</p> <p>.5</p> </td> </tr> <tr> <td width="56"> <p>29</p> </td> <td width="47"> <p>32</p> <p>1132</p> </td> <td width="46"> <p>4</p> <p>90</p> <p>34</p> </td> <td width="258"> <p>Saturday</p> <p>Raining all AM cloudy. I made 4 horse {?} we made {?} and put the flax on it. I finished No 7 fence PM with stakes. Willie drove Mary down PM she got at Russells goods $1.40 charged, sprouts 10 cts, at {?} goods $1.16, at Phillips soap 25 {?} &amp; {?} 10 cts, T &amp; S crocks 25 chase 18, Willie drove up to {?} cattle. We chopped some pig. I drove down at night got at Nichols staples 10 gave cheque l B $15.20 for coal 2 tires same to Peter Mc Gregor got at {?} whip 25, {?} butter {?} 10, {?} {?} {?} {?} 10 cts {?} {?} {?} {?} got at Chapmans</p> </td> <td width="57"> <p>1762.39</p> </td> <td width="57"> <p>.10</p> <p>1.26</p> <p>.68</p> <p>30.40</p> <p>285.62</p> </td> <td width="47"> <p>.45</p> <p>.25</p> <p>.10</p> <p>.10</p> <p>749.00</p> </td> <td width="57"> <p>97.72</p> </td> </tr> </tbody></table></div> <div class="mw-parser-output"><p>1914 August Rosmead Diary </p><p>Sunday {turmord?} Cloudy and sunny. a little rain at noon. {illegible} of Elorn preached AM from Psalm {45?}:8 and in evening from Acts 20:9. egg money from {illegible} $ 2.40 Oh God {illegible}. 240 </p><p>Monday Cloudy and sunny thunder lighting and showers PM and evening warm. Willhi drove down in morning {illegible} to {illegible} Sum or {illegible} to refund our {illegible} 2 years {illegible} $liw postage 4 cts. We took 2 anums sully ruby wuder {illegible} over to other burn {illegible} took {illegible} and put up sale at 1L {illegible} and brought up land wood from bush. PM.J {illegible} No 6 5 hours{noon?} plow Willhi walked up to see little PM. Sam M Kee came over in morning got lind of 1k bags 1060lbs oats barley {illegible}. George Bun up for eggs got none. </p><p>September Tuesday Rainy day probably the heaviest rain this season cleared off sunny late PM I plowed sod No 6 4 hours until stopped by rain. I fixed plats for carriers, Wilhi mended harmers and chopped horse and pig Wilhi got at Philhps {illegible} Pottasium for {illegible} 25 </p><p>Wednesday Cloudy AM and rained some cleaned off sunny PM some rain at noon. Wilhi brought up 7AM in morning got bread &amp; its had {Jen?) down. J. Blade offered $1.45; no for hen for wan horse. {illegible} man brought up 2 tons wul this AM that I moldered Sat. Mother went up to Arthur </p></div> <div class="mw-parser-output"><p>1914 September == Rosemead Diary == </p><p>continued Wednesday tomuard at noon on daily automobile {illegible} I plowed sod No 6 4 hours AM Wilhi plowed P.M. I started to clean out open ditch at G.S. pulling weed growth ont with drag. W dark up for far eggs 2day 40 cts. Wilhi drove 7 &amp; Many down at might Many staying all might be jot "News" for to see almost the wor 1 cts. W. Magwood brough meat this morning </p><p>Thursday </p><p>Sunny, passing thunder showers quite a shower P.M. Wilhi drove down in morning brought up 7 &amp; Many. We plowed in No 6 sod also harrowed some. I worked at cleaning ditch again. Wilhi drove 7 &amp; May down to might again got 'News' 1ct. Mr Guss over with {illegible} paid him $1.w for it 3 and some more later {illegible} </p><p>Friday Dunny at times, raining at times AM. mostly fine P.M. cool. Wilhi drove down for 7 &amp; Many then went up to see cattle, then he plowed sod No 6 5 hours I worked at drain and ditch, we are working drain into ditch about centre up bush. Uncle {illegible} Dodge brough mother down from Arthur PM. {illegible} telephoned down to {illegible} AM that she sowed not got down in the auto as it had some to {Guelph?}. He slanged till after supper. Wilhi drove 70 M. down in vening got News I cts. Sent Andrew {illegible} 30 lbs {illegible} </p></div> <div class="mw-parser-output"><p>Rosemead Diary </p><p>Saturday taword Mostly sunny after drops rain at {night?} considerable. We plowed sod No 6 nearly finished the field Wilhi chopped some. We worked at drain through buch lots {illegible} water in it. Wilhi down town at might got news at Philhpes 1 ct {illegible} 8b Mennies 10 cts. boots $4.00 overalls $1,25 tea 25. at Evenings stamps 10 cts {illegible} yeast {illegible} 7 &amp; S 5 fork handle 10 cts Nichols. Pete M: {illegible} man {illegible} brough up to {illegible} tons coal molered last Saturday P.M. Mr {illegible} got linf od blush &amp; {illegible} to lift his pump out. We finished harvest by taking in rest of flux a rackful of {illegible} </p><p>Sunday Cloudy. a very heavy rain at noon Mr brown back from holidyas preached AM from Mark 3:14 Start of a service of sersons on the {illegible} and in evening from James 5: 13-15 oh wel 5D </p><p>Monday 42 Cloudy cold and windy. a little sunshine. <s>W</s>and rain AM. Wilhi took cream down to Russels in morning got {boots {illegible} he bought at {illegible} Sat also put pair long nuller boots $4.50 bread at {illegible} 12 cts tomatoes at Jamiesons 30 cts We fixed {illegible} spreader wroked at bush drain Wilhi drove up to {illegible} for {illegible} but he was at {illegible} show he didn't get any. </p><p>Tuesday </p><p>Cold cloudy day. Wilhi finished plowing </p></div> <div class="mw-parser-output"><p>continued Tuesday forward No 6 2nd AM PM he handed 2 loads of the 5 nick then from other from to drain through brush I worked at drain all day we laid sometimes willi took load wood to home from {illegible} hill. Willie and May drove over to M Ken with meat bags got {illegible} at 7 &amp; picked went around home for helper at night. </p><p>Wednesday Cool cloudy and sunny. We worked at brush drain to-day got tiles laid about 4 wh Peter Clark got land n Punch and Mand to go for load rain from Barnet he got broke about 5 PM. andrew Sohaine gave w 25 day for hidgton got lately. the girls and I drove him to united hraher marching in Melvill {illegible} held for hrager for unition of the great autoham wor now raging lutumn {illegible} and Austria and g.Britain grave and RUssia Sam M Kee brought meat this morning. Many gave mother 50 05 ame turnip ago to {illegible} Hatemulumist subscription. Mr Metody and wife hre at noon to see if we had some many to load on note. Willi dropped jug and home </p><p>Thursday Sunny and cloudy frost last night. Willi went down for 70 M in morning gotat S greenies $1.28 each 75 at Kem stove fufe at Mennin efade handle 35 {illegible}look 70 05 he drove 70 Mdown at ingut again put leler let. We sold eggs to RUsse 94ch got cream chaque Guelph $19.49 </p></div> <div class="mw-parser-output"><p>Rosmead Diary Paid </p><p>1914 Sep J E </p><p> 10 1150 83 untiseed Thursday forward </p><table> <tbody><tr><td>Ree</td> <td>H</td><td>E</td><td>J</td></tr></tbody></table><pre>1785 29102 76109 99872 </pre><p><br /> </p><p>We worked at drain to-day got Fie </p><p>laid of about through </p><table> </table></div> <div class="mw-parser-output"><p>Rosemead Diary Paid </p><p><br /> Monday </p><p>FIne sunny day. We rigged </p></div> <div class="mw-parser-output"><p>Sunday.Fine day, mostly sunny. Our dominant Sunday. Preached am from Matt 5:4.{Illegible}I at home AM not used to it. </p><p>Monday. 7 am sunny day cool. Thanksgiving day Bella and I ready to go to St Chudnew church where service was conducted M. Kurush read from the collection 75{illegible} I finished journing No 3 P.M. Mr. Sohan and D. Reeas judged turish field this P.M. We got inside with and carried just in, carring in just house. Willie drove to M down. </p><p>Tuesday. a liitle worm last night during day cold. 7 he drove Mdown at ingut again put leler let.{illegible} We gave the hen yesterday $1.8 held for hrager for unition of the great autoham wor now raging lutumn. $5.00 but asked Margaret and Elepan that we could increase it to $10.00 </p><p>Wednesday. Mostly cloudy not so cold. E. and I up all day we got up 9 more rows potatoes. I ploved com stabble. With the chopped pig in morning. Lokked like rain at night. </p></div> <div class="mw-parser-output"><p>78 </p> <div id="toc" class="toc" role="navigation" aria-labelledby="mw-toc-heading"><input type="checkbox" role="button" id="toctogglecheckbox" class="toctogglecheckbox" style="display:none" /><div class="toctitle" lang="en" dir="ltr"><h2 id="mw-toc-heading">Contents</h2><span class="toctogglespan"><label class="toctogglelabel" for="toctogglecheckbox"></label></span></div> <ul> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Rosmead_Diary"><span class="tocnumber">1</span> <span class="toctext">Rosmead Diary</span></a> <ul> <li class="toclevel-2"><a href="#Tuesday"><span class="tocnumber">1.1</span> <span class="toctext">Tuesday</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-2"><a href="#Wednesday"><span class="tocnumber">1.2</span> <span class="toctext">Wednesday</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-2"><a href="#Thursday"><span class="tocnumber">1.3</span> <span class="toctext">Thursday</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-2"><a href="#Friday"><span class="tocnumber">1.4</span> <span class="toctext">Friday</span></a></li> </ul> </li> </ul> </div> <h2><span class="mw-headline" id="Rosmead_Diary">Rosmead Diary</span></h2> <p>1915 Paid January S E Rec H E </p> <h3><span class="mw-headline" id="Tuesday">Tuesday</span></h3> <p>5 18 90 forward 9 60 2 05 </p><p>Very fine sunny day thawing considerable in sunshine. We spread 5 sleigh loads manure on sand hill to-day finished cleaning at pig pen and box stall. Jade M.c {illegible} here for dinner {illegible} Rick and Jackson called PM also W.K Barnet and wife. {Roselle?} {illegible} up AM with set dishes {boiler?} carpet cts </p> <h3><span class="mw-headline" id="Wednesday">Wednesday</span></h3> <p>6 Mild, cloudy, turned to rain. {illegible} not of day thawing considerable. We shread two sleigh loads manure in sand hill AM and hauled 2 loads to ^ {above line:around} <s>no2</s> pile PM. Willie took cream to station then went up to {illegible} got hay {with?} of rye broken heat repayment of what we gave him to sow. </p> <h3><span class="mw-headline" id="Thursday">Thursday</span></h3> <p>7 Raining last night turned frosty day morning cloudy stormy day wind in east in morning turned to west snowing a little. We cleaned out {hamhouse?} put down on {petition?} in {illegible} house its AM. P.M. I drove May down we went to church. Mr Kay of Cramosa preached from whom to {illegible} say that I am &amp; but whom say {illegible} that I am. We gave {illegible} 15 cts May stayed down hill 25 night. Willie chopped some cow PM. Willie and Bella went down to prayer metting in Melville at night. Mr {illegible} spoke I got Punch shard {illegible} feet at {illegible} 35 cts {dough?} 2 cts 2 35 </p> <h3><span class="mw-headline" id="Friday">Friday</span></h3> <p>8 Cloudy moderately firstly snowing a little. </p><p><br /> 19 42 9 62 2 40 7 </p></div> <div class="mw-parser-output"><h2><span class="mw-headline" id="Rosmead_Diary">Rosmead Diary</span></h2> <p>Paid </p><p>1915 S E Rec H E J </p><p>2 742 74 Wednesday forward 1311 67 272 84 408 20 61 70 </p><p><s>Fine</s> Cloudy day very windy rained came in evening W the {shread?} load manure on turnip land then plowed rest of day 4 horses I fixed fence around upper bush no 4 am Pm I plowed up some more drills for potatoes an N.archard planted 2 rows David W {illegible} in rows neared 2 in row trees from S E fence also nearly 4 rows {illegible} hey in the rows I planted before May planted out cabbage <s>th</s> she got at home this morning she having watched down to see if I was going to Guelph. I also fixed some at lawn N. W. of barn. Bella got {illegible} out for Monday. </p><p>Thursday </p><p>Considerable rain last night raining some in morning gradually cleared off fine by late PM. Willie and I drove down in morning to see if 70 W were going to Guelph. I drove them up {illegible} as they decided not to go to Guelph to -day and Willie got his tooth fixed at Arthur. We {illegible} the corn also all plowed land in holw and plowed some more. I fixed time 11 W I {illegible} also chopped 3 kinds PM. Willie and Mary drove down to Welsh choir {event?} in 7 H at night. Took 7 aM down with them. Willie got A.Mat 45 Kins 2 in wlbows 20 its pot 25 cts 20 25 </p><p><br /> Friday </p><p>Fine sunny day warm. I finished plowing green crop land no 6 them Willie harrowed it it. PM Wilie fixed under saw. I disliked turnip land 3 19 also some at bottom E cows of No 3. I mended handle of wheat {illegible} 1311 67 273 04 408 45 61 70 Andrew {illegible} over to see about {limits?} they weighed more that the first time. </p></div> <div class="mw-parser-output"><h2><span class="mw-headline" id="Rosmead_Diary">Rosmead Diary</span></h2> <h2><span class="mw-headline" id="Saturday_Forward">Saturday Forward</span></h2> <p>fine sunny warm. W ihli god made down with A. Schami who look the {?} lamb and shelf down le {lioujut?} m Jursday faid for {wonjhej?} shock 170 lh 2 dj, got balomec {circle with 2 slashes through it} 22.25 got at Russells canned foodois 25 lj he {have?} down it norm lunch in lregjz got at P &amp; J sugar $1.00 flour $4.13 {illegible} 60 {illegible}. I finished fisking no 3 {chemck?} Thenharmony lumiul loud and plowed some j of 2nd Time. Pm Willis plowed Tumiz land and home. O plandid none {jotahies?} in now orchard 3rd row from D L. Kied we jot from Mecke except 2 David wanin sits and j drill next from We choffed some lies. I walked down town at over called m hollow. Paid </p> <table> <tbody><tr> <td>1311</td> <td>273 04 67.</td> <td>408 45</td> <td>61</td> </tr> <tr> <td>2225</td> <td> </td> <td> </td> <td>2</td> </tr> <tr> <td> </td> <td> 25</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>.</td> <td> 515</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td>60</td> </tr> </tbody></table><table></table></div> <div class="mw-parser-output"><div id="toc" class="toc" role="navigation" aria-labelledby="mw-toc-heading"><input type="checkbox" role="button" id="toctogglecheckbox" class="toctogglecheckbox" style="display:none" /><div class="toctitle" lang="en" dir="ltr"><h2 id="mw-toc-heading">Contents</h2><span class="toctogglespan"><label class="toctogglelabel" for="toctogglecheckbox"></label></span></div> <ul> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Rosmead_Diary"><span class="tocnumber">1</span> <span class="toctext">Rosmead Diary</span></a> <ul> <li class="toclevel-2"><a href="#Friday"><span class="tocnumber">1.1</span> <span class="toctext">Friday</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-2"><a href="#Saturday"><span class="tocnumber">1.2</span> <span class="toctext">Saturday</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-2"><a href="#Sunday"><span class="tocnumber">1.3</span> <span class="toctext">Sunday</span></a></li> </ul> </li> </ul> </div> <h2><span class="mw-headline" id="Rosmead_Diary">Rosmead Diary</span></h2> <h3><span class="mw-headline" id="Friday">Friday</span></h3> <p>frost last night some sunshine AM mostly cloudy PM raining a little at times cool day. I {sat By us raising?} until about 3 P.M. Willie finished drinking {No 3 A?} it and {disliked?} it again then hammond zome {I T?}. I had potatoes {de?} m N. Orchard and after tea {sweet?} {illegible} twisting to bush at bottomthe 8th near from bush where I studied being {illegible} hand {illegible} was I {wham?} turnips {illegible} to bush </p> <h3><span class="mw-headline" id="Saturday">Saturday</span></h3> <p>Mostly fine sunny, not warm, M. Hill wh all day diving team and {housing} in {M.O.?} {illegible} fertilizer bone meal on {No 3.A.} farm lane {fern?} about half way {illegible} rolled it then srilled at the {managed?} land while {illegible} down again. We sowed the wet I our turnips down at bush {managed?} land and +59 drills I made in {No 3.A.?} Willie {illegable} 36 {rows?} corn {illegible}. we paid M.Hill {illegible} Willie and Mary drove down at eight {illegible} dog eggs -1 <s>broken in {illegible</s> not {illegible} in to 7 {inkblot} &amp; {inkblot} @ 32 {faded} $3.8 I got groceries $1.48 find M. {illegible} for blankets I bought {h?} June 4th $9.75 </p> <h3><span class="mw-headline" id="Sunday">Sunday</span></h3> <p>Frost last night, fine day mostly sunny. moderatly warm. {Rus?} {into?} Connie {preached} AM from 1 cor 12: 14,26. and Rus {illegible} at night from 1 Peter 3:16. Open {illegible} We didnt count {all?} the money to . might left it for next Sunday. </p></div> untranscribed https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/bc1ad65c8f49d6be872760a6db3b420f.pdf 23f8fe0da4f6b96837ff882eeb52bf89 PDF Text Text �������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/626a15c6cf671ccffbf10022d2d3ce27.pdf e99b814408821df044cd82208bec7dab PDF Text Text James “Rowand” Burgess (1898-1968) 1913-1914 Transcribed by Rural Diary Archive volunteers Universal Note Book {design in green and purple of boy in a sailor top with bloomers painting a banner with the word UNIVERSAL on it. The paint is forming loops, bubbles and curls around the banner. At his waist parallel to the paint bowl is the word NOTE BOOK. Green fronds grow below around and above the boy and the banner grows out from these in green.} {Blank Brown Page} Diary 1914 {Beside in pencil it reads: by J. R. Burgess} Wednesday Sept 30 Fine and warm. Paisley Fair took place to-day. I did not go as I intended to. Scott went to Paisley yesterday and Noble was to go to-day but he took sick during the night and returned home after dinner. Thursday October 1. Fine and warm. Noble is a little better Friday October 2. Fine and warm. Noble is much better. Saturday Oct 3. Fine and very warm. I was not in the office to-day but went out to Uncle Alfred's. We were hauling in corn in the morning and part of the afternoon after which Edgar and I did some chopping with the engine while Arthur and Uncle Alfred continued the corn. I returned home a little after 4 p.m. Jessie and Isabel and Miss. Currie were in town this afternoon. Sunday October 4. Fine and warm. We were all at church except Noble. In the evening I went to the harvest home at the Methodist Church. This is the first time I have heard Rev. Dr. Scanlan. I like his preaching very well. There will be a different minister, the one in Cargill. there went Sunday. 1 �Monday October 5, fine and warm. Noble almost well though still week. I was at the library and took out two books and a magazine. Tuesday October 6 fine and warm Wednesday October 7 fine and warm. Tara Fair is being held to-day. I got a suit of cloth at McGillevray's to try on. Thurday October 8 fine and warm with rain in the morning Friday October 9 fine and warm Saturday October 10 warm and wet. John Geddes came home from Stratford Kincardine High school fa won a football match from Port Elgin by 1 to 0 and in basketball 11-9. Oliver Christie and Uncle Gilbert went in. Sunday October 11 Dull and cool. Papa and mamma went to Church in the morning and Noble and I went to the Baptist Church at night. There was no service in the Presbyterian Church at night as Mr Mann was taken ill. Monday October 12 Dull and warm. Thanksgiving Day. Noble went out to Scott's. The rest of us went out to Christie's. I had a shot at a partridge for the first time and missed it. Tuesday October 13. Dull and cold Friday Wednesday October 14. Dull and warmer Thursday October 15. Fine and warm Olive and I went down early this morning and commenced cleaning {scribbled out} the office. Friday October 16. Warm with rain in the afternoon. We finished cleaning the office Saturday October 17 Fine and Rain in the morning but fine in the afternoon. Southampton High School BasketBall team played against 2 �Port Elgin. Port Elgin won by 20-0 Sunday October 18. Fine and warm. Papa and Olive went to the Methodist Church in the morning and Noble and I went to the Presbyterian. At night Noble and I went to the Baptist church and where there was a Baptism. Monday October 19 Fine & warm Tuesday October 20 Fine & warm Uncle Alfred and Arthur were in with pigs to-day. Wednesday October 21. Fine and cool Thursday October 22. Fine and cool Friday October 23 Fine & cool Saturday October 23. Dull and cold. Arthur and Edgar were in. Sunday October 24 Dull and cool. Edgar and Isabel were in town. In the morning Edgar and I went to the Methodist Church where to which the Company of Militia marched. In the evening Noble and I went to the Presbyterian Church. Monday October 25 Cold with snow. Noble did not out to his work Tuesday October 26 Cold with more snow. Temp. 25°. Thawing at night. I Wednesday October 28. Dull and cold Snow fully gone in morning. with rain in afternoon. Uncle Alfred and Edgar were in for apple-butter. Uncle Andrew was in with potatoes. Thursday October 29 Cool and wet. In the afternoon I went for a walk and saw three partridge and a black squirrel. Friday October 30. Dull and wet Saturday October 31 Fine and mild. I went out to Uncle Andrew's to pick apples. I picked one barrel of spies and two bags of baldwins. Uncle Gilbert and Ethel were in town. Sunday October 3 November 1 Fine and cool. The Presbyterian Church held its anniversary to-day. 3 �Monday October November 2. Dull and cold. Tuesday October {Written on top: November} 3 Dull and cold Wednesday October November 4 Dull and cold. Thursday October November 5. Dull and cold. Friday November 6. Dull and cold Saturday November 7 Dull and cold. Sunday November 8- Dull and cold. We were all at church in the morning and in the evening Noble and I went to the Evangelical Church Monday November 9 - Dull and cold. Tuesday November 10 Dull and wet. Noble came home to-night. Wednesday November 11 Dull and wet with hail. Oliver Christie was in town with apples for making apple-butter. Wednesday November 1 Thursday November 12 Dull and wet with snow in the evening. The concert of J.G. Rockwell's Sunny South Troupe was held to-day to-night at the Town Hall. At noon they had a "Koontown Parade" I went to the concert. Friday November 13 Wet in the morning and cold during rest of day. Uncle Sandy way was in town with Bessie, who went down to Stratford to stay a week. This is Papa's birthday Saturday November 14 Fine and cool. Temp. 36°. Arthur Edgar Jessie and Alice were in town to-day. Sunday November 15 Dull and warm with much rain. Temp 44° Noble came home to-day to stay. Monday November 16. Cold with snow and stormy. Oliver Christie started to school 4 �Tuesday November 17 Cold. Wednesday November 18 Thawing a little. Oliver and I went to the library to-night. Thursday November 19 Dull and cold. The Temperature 29 Friday November 20. Dull with snow Temp.14. A shed behind Langford's took fire at noon but was soon put out. Ethel and Jim Christie were in town to-night. While in town the recieved news that one of their horses had fallen into the cistern. The horse had been taken out without damage before they reached home. Saturday November 21 Dull with snow. We all attended church in the morning except Papa.Nob. Uncle Alfred and Arthur were in with a load of wood Sunday November 22 Dull and cold with snow and storm in the afternoon and evening. We all attended church in the morning except Papa. Noble went out to Uncle Alfred's in the afternoon. Oliver came in in the evening and he and I went to the Presbyterian church at night. Monday November 23 Fine and cold. Temp. 15°. Uncle Sandy and Oliver were in town. Tuesday October November 24 Milder with rain and snow. Wednesday October November 25. Fine and milld mild. Papa and Olive went out to McTaggart's. Uncle Alfred was in town. Thursday November 26 Fine and warm Temp. 40° Friday November 27 Fine and cool. Oliver, Olive and I attended a Patriotic Concert at the Town Hall Saturday November 28 Fine and warm. Oliver went home. Noble returned home. Bessie Geddes and Coral McIvor returned from Stratford. Sunday November 29 Dull and very warm. We all attended Church in the morning. Noble and I went to the Presbyterian Church at night. Monday November 30. Dull and wet. Very warm Temp 44°. Tuesday November December 1 Dull and wet. Very warm Temp.20 48° 5 �Wednesday December 2. Misty and wet. Temp. 45°. Noble went out Erastus Ferguson's sale to-day. Thursday December 3-1914 Cooler. Temp 33° Friday December 4 Fair and cold. Temp. 22°. Saturday December 5. Fair and cold. Temp. 28°. Uncle Gilbert James & Laurier were in town. Isabel and Edgar were in town. Sunday December 6 Cold and fair but dull in afternoon We we were all in church in the morning to hear Mr. Mann. Rev. Mr. Edmisson occupied the pulpit in the morning evening and Noble and I went to hear him. Monday December 7 Fair and cold. Temp. 26° I went out to Burgoyne. Tuesday December 8 Dull and cold. Edgar went round by the road with the wagon to Erastus Ferguson's to bring back the disk plough harness etc. purchased at his sale and also a pump. In the afternoon we were putting the pump in the water well which we discovered was full of water. Wednesday December 9. Dull and cold. We were cutting straw, in the morning. In the afternoon Edgar and I went up to Geddes. Oliver and E Edgar and I went shooting but got nothing except two red squirrels. Thursday December 10 Fair with a little snow. Oliver and I went hunting and got a black squirrel. Oliver, Alex and I went down to Uncle Alfred's to skate. Friday December 11. Fine and cold. Oliver and I came in this morning afternoon Saturday December 12 Dull and Mild. James Christie was in for their mailbox. Sunday December 13. Snow in morning and evening Temp. 29° Noble, Olive and I went to church in the morning and at night Noble and I went to the Baptist Church. Monday December 14. Cold and storm. Temp 12° Tuesday December 15 Stormy and with snow. Temp 16°. Uncle 6 �Gilbert came in to a council meeting. John Geddes came home from Stratford and Oliver came in for him. Wednesday December 16, Stormy with snow. Temp. 13°. Uncle Gilbert went home. Donald was in with fowls. Thursday, December 17 Stormy with a heavy snow-fall. Temp. 18°. Mr. Wood brought a load of hay to-day. The rink was open to-night for the first time this winter. Friday December 18 Cold with snow. Temp. 7°. Oliver went home by way of Dunblane. where there is a Christians Entertainment. High School closed. Saturday December 19. Soft in forenoon. Aunt Lizzie John and Robert were in town. Sunday December 20. Bright in morning but cloudy in afternoon. We were all at church in the morning Monday December 21. Stormy Tuesday December 22. Stormy Temp 16°. James Christie came to town for their mail. Papa did not go down to the office to-day. I got some gold fish which Geddes's had obtained a Crawford's. Wednesday December 23. Windy with heavy snow fall. Temp 2°. We got a turkey which we had ordered from J. T. Wallace and a goose as a present from John Duke. Noble was up at Southampton. Thursday December 24. Cold with snow, Temp 14. Arthur was in with a load of wood for the office. The order come from the T. Eaton Co. To-night is Christmas Eve. Papa received as presents, The Times War maps, two neckties, and some handkerchiefs. Momma received a sweater coat, Olive received a shell ornamented chiffonier, a belt, and an underskirt. Noble received a combination knife, a book on farming, a shaving pad and stick, I received an overcoat, two neckties and some handkerchiefs. Friday December 25 Christmas Day Snowing. Temp 2°. Saturday December 26 Heavy snow fall. Arthur was in with a load of wood. Oliver and James were in at the rink. 7 �Sunday December 27. Snowy and windy. Temp 15. Noble Olive and I were at church this morning and Noble and I in the evening. Mr Lane Reb. Mr. Lane occupied the pulpit. Monday December 28 Snow in morning, fine at night. Temp 17°. Uncle Gilbert and Aunt Jeannie were in toward, Arthur and Agnes were in town and Noble went out with them to go to Richardson's sale which takes place to-morrow. Tuesday December 29 Snowy, Temp 25° Wednesday December 30. Cold and stormy. Temp 24°. John and Alex Geddes were in town and Noble came in with them. Arthur was in town. Thursday December 31 Cold with snow. This is my sixteenth birthday I received as presents a cap, pair of gloves and a collar box. Friday January 1 - 1915. Cold and stormy. Temp 8°. Olive and I went to prayer meeting this morning. The band serenaded this afternoon. Saturday January 2- Cold and stormy. Temp 22°. Papa did not go down to the office this morning. Uncle Gilbert, Ethel, Mr. and Mrs Jean and Ethel Hill were in town this afternoon. Sunday January 3 Fine and cool. Temp 5°. We were all at church but Papa Noble and I were at the Methodist Church in the evening. Monday January 4. Fine and cold. Temp 0°. This is municipal election day here. For Port Elgin Reeve. D.J Izzard Wm. Robertston Councillors J.B Cotterill, Pattison, N. Eidt, R.S Begg, John McCallum, J.J George. S. Lowry, For Saugeen Reeve. Alex McConnell 217 Jameison 136 Councillor D. Smith 241 8 �G. Christie 237 M Chappell 212 D. Duke 208 Wh. Greatheat 190. {to the side: see Jan 6.} School opened to-day. Tuesday January 5 Finde and mild. Temp 20°. Edgar was in with a load of wood. Wednesday January 6 Dull and warm with rain. Temp 30°. Edgar was in with wood. Ethel and Helen Christie were in town. According to the recount in Saugeon G. Christie got 242 votes and D Smith 241. J.B Wallace brought us in with a quarter of beef. Thursday January 7. Dull and cold with high wind. Papa did not go down to the office. We cut up the quarter of beef. Friday January 8. Dull and cold. Temp 22. Mrs. Bock slipped on some ice and fell as she was coming over here and broke a small bone in her wrist. Saturday January 9 Fine and cold. Oliver and Alex Geddes were in town and took home their goldfish. Uncle Andrew Aunt Minnie and Helen Hamilton were in town here for supper. Uncle Alfred and Arthur were in here after supper and Arthur was skating. Saturday January 10. Fine and cold. We were all at church in the morning except Mamma and Olive. At night Noble and I went to the Presbyterian church. Monday January 11. Fine and warm. Oliver came into school. We were at the library. Tuesday January 12 Fine and warm. Henry Hilker was buried today. Arthur was in with wood. Wednesday January 13. Fine and warm. Arthur was in with wood. I was at the office all day. Thursday January 14 Dull and warm. Arthur was in with wood. We cleaned the store pipes this morning. We cleared off a piece of snow from the creek. 9 �Friday January 15. Fine and cool. Arthur was in with a load of green wood. J.R.B Christie was in for a load of sawdust. Saturday January 16. Dull and warm. Uncle Gilbert and Laurier were in town. Uncle Alfred came in and is staying all night. We Sunday January 17. Dull and wet in the morning. Colder towards night. In the morning we all went to church. At night Noble and I went to the Presbyterian church Mr. Mann and Mr. Watt changed pulpits. Monday January 18 Dull and cold. Temp 27°. Arthur was into to-day. There is great skating above the dam and Oliver and I went up after supper. I got a pair of hockey boots to-day. I got my hair cut to-day. Tuesday January 19 Dull and warm with much snow. Temp. 23°. Arthur was in and Uncle Alfred went home with him. We were skating at the creek this afternoon. Wednesday January 20. Cold with snow. Temp. 14 We were at the library to-night. Thursday January 21 Cold with snow Temp 12° Friday January 22. Cold with snow. Temp 1°. I went to visit school this afternoon. Saturday January 23. Fine and cold in morning and stormy in the afternoon. Temp. 3°. There was a meeting of the Farmer's Institute in the afternoon which Noble and I attended. There was also a combined meeting in the evening of the Farmers' and Womens Institute which we also attended. Uncle Gilbert was in in the afternoon. Uncle Sandy and Bessie were also in and Olive went out with them. Sunday January 24 Fine and cold. Papa Noble and I went to church in the morning and at night Noble and I attended the Presbyterian Church. Monday January 25 Fine and cold but windy in the evening. Oliver Geddes came in and Olive came with him. D. L. Christie was in with wood for Mrs D. Kennedy. 10 �Tuesday January 26. Fine and cold. I got my new skates. Wednesday January 27. Fine at times but mostly changeable. Uncle Sandie and Oliver Geddes were in with chop. D.L Christie was in with wood. Thursday January 28. Fine and cold. Temp 4°. Olive and I were up at the creek skating. Friday January 29 Cold and stormy. Papa did not go to the office to-day Saturday January 30 Fine and cold. Temp 2°. Neil Cairns died this morning Sunday January 31. Warmer with snow. Temp 16°. We were all at church in the morning Noble was at the Presbyterian Church and I at the Methodist to-night. Monday January February 1 Cold and stormy. Temp 17°. Papa was at the office in the afternoon Oliver and James Christie came in this morning. Tuesday February 2. Cold and stormy Temp 4°. Papa did not go down to the office. The 10.05 P. M. train yesterday did not come untill to-day Wednesday Ja February 3 Fine and cold. Temp 3°. There was only one train to-day. The railroads are all blocked up. Oliver and I were at a hockey-match. Thursday February 4. Fine and cold. Feb.- 4°. Friday February 5. Dull with rain all day. Temp 24°. Saturday February 6. Dull and cold. Oliver and Alex Geddes were in town. Papa is not well to-day. Sunday February 7. Fine in early and snow in later part of the day. Papa is no better. Oliver came in this afternoon. Noble went to the Presbyterian Church to-night and Oliver and I went to the Methodist Church. Monday February 8. Cold with snow. Temp. 18°. Tuesday February 9. Dull and cold temp 3°. 11 �Wednesday February 10. Fine and cold. Temp 10°. Thursday February 11. Thawing with rain Temp. 34°. D.M. Sutherland was here for dinner today. The funeral of William Forester took place to-day. Friday Feb. 12. Cold. Temp 30°. Momma was at the Preparotory service to-night. There is banquet to-night in honour of Alex McConnel, Reeve, a hockey match Owen Sound vs. Port Elgin and a dance at the town hall Saturday Feberuary 13. Rain in the afternoon. Jessie and Georgina came in this morning and Georgina is staying in for a few day Saturday Sunday February 14 Dull with rain in the morning Papa and Mamma were at church in the morning. In the evening Olive Georgina and Noble went to the Presbyterian church and Oliver and I went to the Baptist Anniversary services Monday February 15 Dull with a little snow Noble went out with Arthur to-day. Tuesday February 16 Fine and cold. Ucle Uncle Alfred came in and Georgina went home with him. Wednesday February 17. Fine and bright. Temp. 22°. We (Oliver and I ) went to see a hockey match between the high school girls of Southampton and Port Elgin. S. 5 Pr.E. 2. Oliver {line stroked through} took a very circiutous route home. Thursday February 18. Fine and cold. Temp. 6°. Noble and Noble Arthur were at Bruce McKays sale to-day. Bessie and Oliver Geddes were in to-day. Friday February 19. Fine and very warm. Oliver is sick to-day and has gone home on the train. D. F. Christie was in with wood. Saturday February 20 Fine and very warm. Noble returned home. Uncle Sandy and Aunt Lizzie were in town. Uncle Gilbert and Ethel were in town. Sunday February 21. Fine and very warm. Papa is very sick with the cold to-day. In the morning Noble Olive and I went to church and in the evening Noble and I went to the Presbyterian Church in the evening. 12 �Monday February 22. Dull with heavy rain. Papa did not go to the office to-day. Tuesday January February 23. Dull and wet. Wednesday February 24. Cold with a little snow. Thursday February 25 Cold with snow. Oliver and I went out to the Burgoyne Soiree. Oliver stayed came in but I am staying out at Geddes'. Friday February 26. Dull and very cold with snow. Oliver Geddes brought me in. Saturday February 27, Fine and cold. Temp. 11°. Papa went down to the office for the first time this week. He was taken down in a cutter after dinner. Sunday February 28. Fine and warm. Noble and I went to the Presbyterian Church to-night. Monday March 1. Fine and cold. D. Christie was in town. Monday February 28. Tuesday March 2. Fine and warm cool but dull part of time of snow flurries. Olive Olive Oliver and I were skating this afternoon. Wednesday February 29 March 3 Fine and warm. We were skating again this afternoon. D. Christie was in town. Thursday February 30 March 4 Fine and warm. I was skating this afternoon. Oliver went out to a party at Stuarts'. Friday February March 5. Fine and warm cold. Arthur and Edgar in town and I returned out with them. Edgar and I were skating in the afternoon and the three of us after supper Saturday March 6 Dull and cool with snow. I came into town with Arthur. Sunday March 7. Fine and cool. Temp. 31°. We were all at church in the morning except Papa. Oliver came in this afternoon and the three of us went to church at night. Monday March 8. Fine and warm. Arthur and Georgina were in to-day. Tuesday March 9 Fine and warm. Temp. 25° 13 �Wednesday March 10 Fine and warm. Noble and I went out to Floto's sale but did not purchase anything. Thursday March 11. Fine and cool. J.R.B. Christie was in to-day. Friday March 12 Fine and warm. Noble went out to D. Duke's sale with Arthur. Saturday March 13 Fine and cool. Noble and Arthur went to J. B. Muir's for grass seed and oats. The engine trucks from Appleton Mfg. Co. arrived at the station to-day. Sunday March 14 Fine and warm. We were all at Church in the morning except Papa. Oliver came in this afternoon and in the evening the three of us went to the Methodist Church where there was a special service to inaugurate the new pipe organ. Monday March 15. Fine and cold. Noble and I attended a sale at Fred Atkinson's near Arkwright. Noble bought two neck-yokes and a two-year old heifer. We reached home at 10 P.M. Tuesday March 16. Fine and cold. Arthur was in to the dentists and Noble returned with him to bring over the cow which we left at Atkinsons Wednesday March 17. Fine and cool. Dr. Geo. Veitch died last last night. Thursday March 18. Fine and cool. Friday March 19 Fine and cold. The funeral of Dr. Veitch took place this morning and in the afternoon of Adam Maas. Uncle Andrew, Uncle Sandy and James Christie were in town. Saturday March 20. Fine and cold. Noble went out to Christies on the early and returned on the late train. Edgar and Jessie was in this morning. Sunday March 21 Dull with some snow. Papa Noble and I were at the church in the morning and Noble and I were at the Presbyterian Church in the evening. 14 �Tuesday Monday March 23 22 Dull and cold. We took down the stove in the dining room and set up the coal-stove. Uncle Alfred was in this morning. I took sick this morning with la grippe. Tuesday March 23. Bright and warmer. A little worse. Wednesday March 24 Dull and cold. Still sick Wednesday March 25 Thursday March 25. Dull and cold with rain changing to snow. I felt a little better this morning to the office but am worse to-night. Frida Friday March 26 Fine and cold. Dull with snow Temp. 14° Feeling a little better tonight. Very sick to-day Saturday March 27. Fine and cold. I feel a little better to-night. Sunday March 28 Cold with snow this afternoon. Mamma and Olive were at Church in the morning and Oliver to-night. Monday March 29 Cold with a little snow. I am some better but Noble is at home with the cold and Mamma and Olive both have colds. Tuesday March 30 Warmer with snow. Uncle Andrew brought in the apples which I picked last fall. Wednesday March 31 Bright and warmer. I went down to the office this afternoon. Thursday March April 1 Dull and cold. Oliver went home as school has stopped. Bessie Geddes came in to meet John who came home on the late train. Friday April 2. Bright and cold. Temp. 26°. Noble went out to Burgoyne this morning and returned this evening. Mamma has not been well to-day. Saturday April 3. Fine and cold. Uncle Andrew and Aunt Minnie were in town. John and Oliver Geddes were in town also. 15 �(Easter Sunday) Sunday April 4. Fine and warm. Papa Noble and I went to church in the morning and I went to the Presbyterian Church in the evening. Monday April 5 Dull with some rain. Edgar was in town and stayed for dinner. Noble went out to Christie's to get a horse. Tuesday April 6. Dull and cold. Noble and Jim went over to Burgoyne with the horse. Wednesday April 7 Fine and warm. Noble went in to town this morning and I came out with him. Thursday April 8 Fine and warm. Noble and I went over to Uncle Walters for some oats. In the afternoon were sawing wood in the bush. Arthur was at at Robert Telford's cutting straw. Friday April 9 Fine and warm, but dull with rain in afternoon. We were sawing wood in the after morning and most of the afternoon. Arthur and Edgar were at Shankses in the afternoon Saturday April 10 Fine Dull with much rain in afternoon. Uncle Alfred Edgar and I came into town in the morning Uncle Alfred is staying. Helen Christie has been staying in since Friday at noon. Uncle Gilbert and Laurier were in town and Helen went home with them. Sunday April 11 Fine and very mild with rain in the evening. Papa Olive and I went to church in the morning. I went to the Presbyterian Church at night. Monday April 12. Dull with some rain. James and Oliver Christie I came in this morning. Noble was in in the afternoon and Uncle Alfred went home with him. Isabel and Jessie were in town. Tuesday April 13. Fine and cool. I took out the cow this morning and brought the other one in the afternoon. Noble came in part way. I saw my 100th robin this morning. Wednesday April 14 Fine and warm. I wheeled out to Burgoyne this morning. 16 �Arthur and I went up to Endeavour this evening. Mr. Watt called for a vote on introducing debating and received five girls voted for it. He got Arthur and I to promise to help, afterwards. Thursday April 15 Fine and warm. I returned to town this morning. Friday April 16 Fine and cool. Uncle Gilbert, Aunt Jeanie Donald and James were in town. Uncle Sandy, Aunt Lizzie and Oliver were also in town. Saturday April 17 Fine and cool. Arthur and Isabel were in town this morning. Sunday April 18 Fine and warm but dull in the evening. We were all at church in the morning. Oliver and I were at the Anniversary Services in the Methodist Church in the evening. Monday April 19 Dull and misty Warm and bright. Tuesday April 20 Temp. Arthur and Edgar were in town. Uncle Sandy & Oliver were in. We got a load of hay from Mr. Wood to-day. Tuesday April 20 Bright and warm Temp. 42°. Wednesday April 21 Fine and cool. I came out to Burgoyne to-night and went to Endeavour. Thursday April 22 Warm and dull with a few sprinklings of rain. I came in before breakfast this morning. Friday April 23 Dull and warm with some mist. Uncle Sandy and Bessie were in town. Oliver borrowed the wheel to go home. Saturday April 24 Fine and very hot. Helen Christie was in town at the dentist's. Joe Young came home. Sunday April 25 Fine and very warm. Mamma Olive and I went to church in the morning. Noble returned came home before Church in the morning. Noble and I went to the Presbyterian Church in the evening. Monday April 26. Fine and very hot Oliver came in the morning. Noble and Arthur were in in the afternoon. 17 �Tuesday April 27 Fine and very warm. I took the wheel to Langford's and got a new cover for the front wheel and a new spoke put in. I had my first dish of ice cream. Wednesday April 28 fine and very warm. I came out to Burgoyne. Arthur and I were at Endeavour. Thursday April 29. Dull and cold with a little rain in the afternoon. I was disking in the morning and in the bush in the afternoon. Friday April 30. Dull and cold with light showers of rain. I was sowing grass seed to-day. Saturday May 1. Fine Dull and cold with a little rain in the morning. Edgar and came in to town this morning and he returned after dinner. Uncle Sandy Aunt Lizzie Olive Alex and Robbie went into town. Sunday May 2 Fine and warm. Mamma Olive and I were at church in the morning and Olive and I in the evening. Monday May 3 Fine and warm but dull towards evening. Oliver came in to-day. Tuesday May 4 Dull with some rain. I came out to Burgoyne to-night this morning. I went up to Geddeses' to-night with Alex. Cutting poles. Noble was sowing. Wednesday May 5. Dull with some rain. Arthur and I were at Endeavour to-night. Christie's ordered an automobile. Thursday May 6. Fine and warm. I returned to town this morning. Oliver was learning to drive their car and took Lil Rowand and I for a ride. Olive went out to Turners on the train Friday May 7 Fine and Dull with rain. D. F. Christie was in town. Arthur was in town. Saturday May 8 Dull with heavy rain in the afternoon. Ethel Helen Olive Oli Oliver took out the auto car this morning and Ethel Helen Olive and Laurier reuturned with him in the morning before dinner. D. F. Christie returned with it in the afternoon to learn to drive it. They returned before supper 18 �Sunday May 9. Fine and cold. We were all at Church in the morning. At night I went to the Presbyterian Church in the evening. Tu Monday May 10 Fine and warm I came out to Burgoyne this morning We have been hauling out manure on to the mangel grounds. Tuesday May 11 Fine and hot. We finished spreading manure this morning. After dinner Alex Geddes came down. I returned to town and purchased a pair of trousers at N.M. Gillivray's. Wednesday May 12 Fine and hot with rain in the afternoon and evening. I came out to Burgoyne this morning. Noble planted theabout ½ an acre of mangels this morning. We hauled out manure during the latter remainder part of the day. At In the evening Arthur and I went to McIvors to a Social Evening which was held instead of the regular meeting of the Christian Endeavours. Thursday May 13. Fine and warm. We were hauling out manure and spreading. Friday May 14. Fine and warm. No I came into town in the afternoon. Saturday May 15. Fine and warm {word stroked through) Uncle Sandy and Oliver were in town this afternoon. Arthur came in to the Port a Baseball match Port Elgin Junior defeated Aberdour 12-7. We went to the Picture Show afterwards. Sunday May 16. Fine Dull and cool with light rain in afternoon. We were all at church in the morning. In the evenng I went to the Methodist Church. Monday May 17. Dull and cold. The saddle of the bicycle was broken to-day. Tuesday May 18 Fine Dull and col. Noble came in with the wagon and we took a load of furniture out. Wednesday May 19. Fine and cool. Noble and I went to town this morning with the wagon. I brought out the cow and Noble and Olive came out with the wagon. Thursday May 20. Dull and cool with a sprinkle of rain in the afternoon. I came into town this morning. 19 �Friday May 21 Dull and warm with some rain in the morning.Hot in the afternoon. I got the wheel fixed. Saturday May 22. Dull and cold in the morning. Fine in the afternoon. I came to Burgoyne and Noble went in with the double-buggy and brought Papa and Mamma in the evening Sunday May 23. Dull in the morning, fine in the afternoon. Olive, Noble and I were at church in the morning and I was church at night. Monday May 24 Warm in Fine and cool. We planted the potatoes to-day. Edgar went to Southampton too this afternoon. Arthur and I went up to play baseball in the evening. Tuesday May 25. Fine in morning. Dull in afternoon with a little rain. Mrs. Duncan Black's funeral took place this afternoon. Uncle Gilbert was over to it and Papa went back with them. Wednesday May 26. Dull and very cold. Aunt Jeannie and Donald u brought Papa over in the car. We were fixing fences to-day. Thursday May 27. There was a hard frost last night. Slightly warmer than yesterday. Noble took Papa and Mamma into town. We were sawing wood in the bush to-day. Friday May 28. Fine and warmer. Noble took Mamma and Papa into town. In the bush in the afternoon. Saturday May 29. Bright and warm. We were working in the bush in the morning and I was there in the afternoon. Noble went in and brought them out. Sunday May 30 Fine and warm. We were all at church in the morning and I was in the evening. Monday May 31. Fine and very warm. We were working in the bush this morning and at the cistern in the afternoon. Tuesday May June 1 Dull Fine and warm. I went into town this morning. We were working at the cistern in the morning and at the fence at the creek in the afternoon. 20 �Wednesday June 2. Dull and warm. I went into town this morning. Thursday June 3. Dull with a little rain. I went in for a {illegible}. X Friday June 4. Fine and warm. Noble and Papa went into town. Saturday June 5. Fine and hot - Papa and Noble returned Sunday June 6. Fine & hot with strong wind. We were all at church in the morning and I was there at night. Rev. Archie Bell took the place of Mr. Watt Monday June 7 Dull and warm with rain in the afternoon. Noble and I went into town this morning with the wagon to get a load of lumber and did not get home until supper time. Tuesday June 8 Dull and cold. We were sawing wood with the engine in the bush. Wednesday June 9. Dull and cool with heavy rains at intervals Thursday June 10 Dull and cold with light rain in the evening. Papa and I were digging post holes in the afternoon and Noble was ploughing the summer fallow. We brought the red cow home from the bush. Friday June 11 Dull and wet in the morning but fine in the afternoon. Papa and Mamma went into town this morning taking Tom and the buggy. We were cleaning the pipes in the morning and in the afternoon. Noble was ploughing. Saturday June 12. Dull in the morning fine in the afternoon. I went into town this morning. Uncle Alfred Edgar and Alice were in in the afternoon. Uncle Sandy and Alex were in in the afternoon. Arthur came in in the evening. We returned home in the evening. Sunday June 13. Dull and hot with thunderstorm in the afternoon. We were all Tuesday June 1 at church in the morning. Noble and Edgar went into a memorial service and also attended church in town in the evening, Arthur and I were at Burgoyne church in the evening. Monday June 14. Dull and cool. We were washing and painting the buggy today. Noble went to town on the wheel. 21 �Tuesday June 15. Rain last night and this morning. We finished painting the buggy with a second coat. Noble and Arthur went into town in the afternoon to enlarge the stable door. Wednesday June 16. Fine and warm in the morning with rain in the afternoon and evening. I started to clean the single harness this morning we then went back to the bush and cut up some posts for the fence. After dinner Papa and Noble took Tom back to the bush and hauled out the posts. I varnished the buggy and put top-dressing on the top. Arthur and I went up to Endeavour to-night. Thursay June 17. There was a very heavy rain last night. And there was a flood at the creek. We were working at the crib and cleaning and dressing putting dressing on the single harness. We dug some post-holes in the afternoon. Friday June 18. Fine and hot with thunderstorm in the afternoon and at night. Papa and Olive went to town taking Tom and the single buggy. We were at the bush sawing wood with the engine in the morning but the engine did not work right and we had to quit. Noble was helping Uncle Alfred in the afternoon to wash sheep. We finished planting the turnips. Saturday June 19. Dull and cold with rain in the morning. Noble went into town in the morning with Edgar and returned in the evening with Papa and Olive. Sunday June 20. Fine and warm. We were all at church in the morning and Olive and I were at Sunday School. I was also at church at to- night. Tuesday Monday June 21. Fine and warm. We were making the gravel box and hoeing thistles. Papa and Mamma went into town with Tom and the buggy and are staying all night. I was at a base-ball match Burgoyne 13 High Street 5. Tuesday June 22. Dull and cool. Papa was taken ill in town last night but is much better today. Noble when went in on the bicycle and brought out Tom and the buggy. We were cutting thistles. Wednesday June 23. Dull and cold. Noble started at the roadwork to-day. I was cutting thistles. 22 �Thursday June 24. Fine and cool. Noble finished the road work we were cutting thistle the rest of the day. Friday June 25 Fine and cool, Cutting thistles. Fred Hanbidge brought their horse which Papa has purchased. Noble went into town with the horse (Fred), taking Olive with him and brought out Mamma. Noble and I were up at Geddes'. Saturday June 26. Fine and hot. We were fixing the fence across the creek. I took Fred in to-night and came out on the wheel. Papa and Olive came out in the buggy Sunday June 27 Fine and warm. Papa and Mamma were at church in the morning and Olive and I were there at night. Monday June 28. Fine and warm. Noble and I went in to town with a load of wood took the pine lumber to the mill to planed and brought it and some plank home. We got a scuffler from J.D. McIntosh. Tuesday June 29 Fine and hot. We were putting up the fence across the creek to-day. Wednesday June 30 Fine and warm. We were scuffling the corn and hoeing to-day. Thursday July 1 Dull and hot in morning fine in afternoon. Noble and I went into town this evening. Friday July 2. Dull with slight shower in morning, hot in the afternoon. Papa and Mamma went into town. We put up the bars back in the field at the creek and in the afternoon Noble was mowing hay. Saturday July 3 Dull and hot. I was disking to-day. Papa and Mamma returned home. Sunday July 4 Dull and hot with heavy rain in the evening. We were all at church in the morning except Papa and Mamma who was sick. I was there in the evening. Monday July 5 Very windy and cold. The {wind} blew off one of our barn doors. I was harrowing and disking and Noble and Papa were cutting weeds. 23 �Tuesday July 6 Cool with very light shower in the morning. Papa Fine and bright. John Geddes returned home yesterday accompanied by Myrtle Stait. They came down this morning. Noble was cutting the bay and raking what he cut on Friday. Papa and I were cutting weeds and fixing the bars back in the field across the creek, Wednesday July 9. Cool with a few drops of rain in the morning and rain also in the evening. Papa Olive and I went into town to pick cherries. Uncle Gilbert and Aunt Jeannie were here to-day. I drove up to Endeavour to-night. Thursday July 10 Fine and warm. Arthur and I drove to the Endeavour picnic this afternoon. Friday July 10. Warm and bright. Papa and Mamma went into town this morning. We were weeding and fixing a fence. W I was up at Geddeses to-night. Saturday July 1 Fine and hot. We are weeding to-day. We were mowing grass in the orchard to-night. Sunday July 11. Fine Dull and warm. We were all at church in the morning but Olive and I was there in the evening. Monday July 12. Hot with a thunderstorm in the morning. We were fixing the fence across the creek where a post was pulled out and putting the barn door up. Tuesday July 13. Dull and hot. Papa and Mamma were over at Christies. We were hauling out manure on to the summer fallow. Wednesday July 14. Fine and hot. We were hauling out manure and hauling in hay. Thursday July 15 Dull and warm with much rain. We finished hauling out the manure. In the afternoon we were scuffling and hoeing. Friday July 16. Hot with a very heavy thunderstorm in the evening. We brought home three loads of wood from the bush and bringing wood out of the jam. Papa and Mamma went into town tonight to-day. Saturday July 17 Dull with mist in the morning. Fine in the afternoon. We were working at the crib. Papa and Mamma returned home 24 �Sunday July 18 Fine and hot. We were all at church in the morning and I was there at night. Monday July 19 Cool and dull in the afternoon morning fine in the afternoon. We cut some of the boards for the crib cutting thistles and finished hauling in the hay. Tuesday July 20 Fine and warm. Father and Olive were in town to-day. Noble was spreading manure and cutting thistles. I was disking. The Burgoyne Garden Party was held to-night. $155 was taken at the gate and $217 altogether. Aberdour beat Burgoyne in baseball 12-11 Noble and I were at the Garden Party. Wednesday July 21 Fine and warm. Noble finished spreading the manure and he and Papa worked at the crib. I was discing and harrowing. Thursday July 22. Fine and cool. I disked for a while and then Noble cut the hay in the big field. Papa and I started to fix the fence at the barn. We scuffled the potatoes beans and corn and put poison on the potatoes. Friday July 23 Fine and warm. Papa Mamma and and I went to town. Saturday July 24. Dull and very warm. I came out this morning. We hauled in all the hay that is cut. Sunday July 25. Dull and hot. We were all at church in the morning except Papa. Monday July 25. Dull with rain in the morning. We fixed the ladder on the rack which we broke on Saturday. Monday July 26 and took off the hay. Tuesday July 27. Fine and warm. We had to dig out all the the earth around the crib of the cistern in order to put in the new one. Wednesday July 28. Dull and warm with a light shower of rain. We hauled out the timber for the rack. Noble was helping Uncle Alfred to stook wheat in the afternoon. Thursday July 29 Fine and hot. I was helping Uncle Alfred to haul in hay to-day Noble was cutting the other part of the timothy field. Noble helped to haul in after summer. 25 �Friday July 30. Fine and hot. Papa and Mamma. I was helping Uncle Alfred to finish hauling in and the coiled up the hay which Noble raked up. Saturday July 31. Fine and very warm. Noble and I hauled in five loads of hay and finished the timothy. Edgar helped us with one load. Papa and Mamma returned home. Sunday August 1 Fine and hot. Papa Mamma and Olive were at Church in the morning and I was there at night. Monday August 2 Dull with a little rain in the afternoon. Papa and Olive went into town in the buggy and Noble went in for shingles for the house roof. Tuesday August 3 Dull with heavy rain. Arthur helped us to get ready part of the scaffold for shingling. Alex Geddes was down in the afternoon. Buschlen was out and put the pump into the cistern. Wednesday August 4 Dull with rain in the morning and evening. We put up the scaffold and did a little shingling. Arthur was helping us. Aunt Lizzie Robbie and Florence were here for dinner. Thursday August 5 Dull with a light shower in morning and heavier one at night. We were working cleaning up the out the stables till about the 9 a.m. and then shingled the rest of the day. Friday August 6 Dull with short heavy showers in evening. Papa and Noble went to town this morning and returned home this evening. Saturday August 7 Dull with a little rain in the evening. Papa and Olive went to town this morning and returned this evening Sunda We finished shingling the roof. Sunday August 8. Fine and warm. We were all at Church in the morning ad Olive and I were there in the evening at Sunday School. Noble went to the Methodist Church in Port Elgin in the evening and I went to Burgoyne. Monday August 9. Dull with heavy mist. Papa and Mamma went to town. We took the cleats off the roof and cleared up more of the shingles. 26 �Tuesday August 10 Fine and hot. We cut our wheat to-day and finished staking the fence at the clover field. Geddes' were down at the for a load of straw. Wednesday August 11. Hot. We finished cutting the wheat and the fence corners hoeing hoed some corn and took down the scaffold. Noble and I went up to Endeavour Thursday August 12 Warm with heavy rain. We were working clearing up the stable and flooring the stall. Friday August 13. Misty and rainy in early morning. Fine rest of day. Papa Mamma and I drove into town this morning and I returned in the evening. Saturday August 14 Fine and hot. I drove in with the buggy. Noble took the team in and returned after dinner. Mamma Papa and I returned in the evening. Sunday August 15. Hot and dull. We were all at church in the morning. Noble and I were there in the evening. Monday August 16 Hot with slight shower in morning and heavier one in evening. Noble Edgar cut our barley field across the creek and Noble and I stooked it. Tuesday August 17. Fine and cool. Noble cut the second crop of clover. I was helping Uncle Alfered's with their barley. Wednesday August 18 Fine and cool. Papa and Noble finished the (weht = wheat?} this morning. I helped Uncle Alfred's with their barley, this morning. Uncle Alfred and Edgar came with their team and wagon and helped us to haul in our wheat (6 loads) and hay in fence corners. Then we helped Unce Alfred's to haul in their mixed grain. Thursday August 19 Fine and warm. Edgar was cutting our Daubegne oats at the road until suppertime and Noble cut the rest after supper. Friday August 20. Fine and warm. Papa and Mamma went into town. We raked the hay and part of the wheat stubble and coiled part of the hay. 27 �Saturday August 21. Dull and warm with very heavy rain in the evening. We finished raking the wheat stubble and coiling the hay. We brought in the wheat rakings and one load of hay and two loads of barley. {Brown back cover} {Brown back cover with a green stamped pair of laurel leaves and No. 23 in the centre.} For more information on James “Rowand” Burgess, check out the “Meet the Diarists” section under “Discover” on our website: ruraldiaries.uoguelph.ca 28 � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. 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Scanned Manuscript & Typed Transcription UG Transcription Progress Scripto transcription progress Done Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>Universal</p> <p>Note Book</p> <p>{design in green and purple of boy in a sailor top with bloomers painting a banner with the word UNIVERSAL on it. The paint is forming loops, bubbles and curls around the banner. At his waist parallel to the paint bowl is the word NOTE BOOK. Green fronds grow below around and above the boy and the banner grows out from these in green.}</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>{Blank Brown Page}</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>Diary 1914 {Beside in pencil it reads: by J. R. Burgess}</p> <p>Wednesday Sept 30 Fine and warm. Paisley Fair took place to-day. I did not go as I intended to. Scott went to Paisley yesterday and Noble was to go to-day but he took sick during the night and returned home after dinner.</p> <p>Thursday October 1. Fine and warm. Noble is a little better</p> <p>Friday October 2. Fine and warm. Noble is much better.</p> <p>Saturday Oct 3. Fine and very warm. I was not in the office to-day but went out to Uncle Alfred's. We were hauling in corn in the</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>morning and part of the afternoon after which Edgar and I did some chopping with the engine while Arthur and Uncle Alfred continued the corn. I returned home a little after 4 p.m. Jessie and Isabel and Miss. Currie were in town this afternoon.</p> <p>Sunday October 4. Fine and warm. We were all at church except Noble. In the evening I went to the harvest home at the Methodist Church. This is the first time I have heard Rev. Dr. Scanlan. I like his preaching very well. There will be a different minister, the one in Cargill.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>there went sunday.</p> <p>Monday October 5, fine and warm. Noble almost well though still week. I was at the library and took out two books and a magazine.</p> <p>Tuesday October 6 fine and warm</p> <p>Wednesday October 7 fine and warm. Tara Fair is being held to-day. I got a suit of cloth at McGillevray's to try on.</p> <p>Thurday October 8 fine and warm with rain in the morning</p> <p>Friday October 9 fine and warm</p> <p>Saturday October 10 warm and wet. John Geddes came home from Stratford Kincardine High</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>school {Pa?} won a football match from Port Elgin by 1 to 0 and in basketball 11-9. Oliver Christie and Uncle Gilbert went in.</p> <p>Sunday October 11 Dull and cool. Papa and mamma went to Church in the morning and Noble and I went to the Baptist Church at night. There was no service in the Presbyterian Church at night as Mr Mann was taken ill.</p> <p>Monday October 12 Dull and warm. Thanksgiving Day. Noble went out to Scott's. The rest of us went out to Christie's. I had a shot at a partridge for the</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>first time and missed it.</p> <p>Tuesday October 13. Dull and cold</p> <p>Friday</p> <p>Wednesday October 14. Dull and warmer</p> <p>Thursday October 15. Fine and warm. {Olive?} and I went down early this morning and commenced cleaning {scribbled out} the office.</p> <p>Friday October 16. Warm with rain in the afternoon. We finished cleaning the office</p> <p>Saturday October 17 Fine and Rain in the morning but fine in the afternoon. Southampton High School BasketBall team played against</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>Port Elgin. Port Elgin won by 20-0</p> <p>Sunday October 18. Fine and warm. Papa and Olive went to the Methodist Church in the morning and Noble and I went to the Presbyterian. At night Noble and I went to the Baptist church and where there was a Baptism.</p> <p>Monday October 19 Fine &amp; warm Uncle Alfred and Arthur were in with pigs to-day.</p> <p>Wednesday October 21. Fine and cool</p> <p>Thursday October 22. Fine and cool</p> <p>Friday October 23 Fine &amp; cool</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>Saturday October 23. Dull and cold. Arthur and Edgar were in.</p> <p>Sunday October 24 Dull and cool. Edgar and Isabel were in {scribbled out}. In the morning Edgar and I went to the Methodist Church where to which the Company of Militia marched. In the evening Noble and I went to the Presbyterian Church.</p> <p>Monday October 25 Cold with snow. Noble did not out to his work</p> <p><br />Tuesday October 26 Cold with more snow. Temp. 25°. Thawing at night. I</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>Wednesday October 28. Dull and cold Snow fully gone in morning. with rain in afternoon. Uncle Alfred and Edgar were in for apple-butter. Uncle Andrew was in with potatoes.</p> <p>Thursday October 29 Cool and wet. In the afternoon I went for a walk and saw three partridge and a black squirrel.</p> <p>Friday October 30. Dull and wet</p> <p>Saturday October 31 Fine and mild. I went out to Uncle Andrew's to pick apples. I picked one barrel of spies and two bags of baldwins. Uncle Gilbert and Ethel were in town.</p> <p>Sunday October 3 November 1</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>Fine and cool. The Presbyterian Church held its anniversary to-day.</p> <p>Monday October November 2. Dull and cold.</p> <p>Tuesday October {Written on top: November} 3 Dull and cold</p> <p>Wednesday October November 4 Dull and cold.</p> <p>Thursday October November 5. Dull and cold.</p> <p>Friday November 6. Dull and cold</p> <p>Saturday November 7 Dull and cold.</p> <p>Sunday November 8- Dull and cold. We were all at church in the morning and in the evening Noble and I went to the Evangelical Church</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>Monday November 9 - Dull and cold.</p> <p>Tuesday November 10 Dull and wet. Noble came home to-night.</p> <p>Wednesday November 11 Dull and wet with hail. Oliver Christie was in town with apples for making apple-butter.</p> <p>Wednesday November 1</p> <p>Thursday November 12 Dull and wet with snow in the evening. The concert of J.G. Rockwell's Sunny South Troupe was held to-day to-night at the Town Hall. At noon they had a "Koontown Parade"</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>I went to the concert.</p> <p>Friday November 13 Wet in the morning and cold during rest of day. Uncle Sandy way was in town with Bessie, who went down to Stratford to stay a week. This is Papa's birthday</p> <p>Saturday November 14 Fine and cool. Temp. 36°. Arthur Edgar Jessie and Alice were in town to-day.</p> <p>Sunday November 15 Dull and warm with much rain. Temp 44° Noble came home to-day to stay.</p> <p>Monday November 16. Cold with snow and stormy. Oliver Christie started to school</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>Tuesday November 17 Cold.</p> <p>Wednesday November 18 Thawing a little. Oliver and I went to the library to-night.</p> <p>Thursday November 19 Dull and cold. The Temperature 29</p> <p>Friday November 20. Dull with snow Temp.{14/19}. A shed behind Langford's took fire at noon but was soon put out. Ethel and Jim Christie were in town to-night. While in town the recieved news that one of their horses had fallen into the cistern. The horse had been taken out without damage before they reached home.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>Saturday November 21 Dull with snow. We all attended church in the morning except Papa.Nob. Uncle Alfred and Arthur were in with a load of wood</p> <p>Sunday November 22 Dull and cold with snow and storm in the afternoon and evening. We all attended church in the morning except Papa. Noble went out to Uncle Alfred's in the afternoon. Oliver came in in the evening and he and I went to the Prebyterian church at night.</p> <p>Monday November 23 Fine and cold. Temp. 15°. Uncle Sandy and Oliver were in town.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>Tuesday October November 24 Milder with rain and snow.</p> <p>Wednesday October November 25. Fine and milld mild. Papa and Olive went out to McTaggart's. Uncle Alfred was in town.</p> <p>Thursday November 26 Fine and warm Temp. 40°</p> <p>Friday November 27 Fine and cool. Oliver, Olive and I attnded a Patriotic Concert at the Town Hall</p> <p>Saturday November 28 Fine and warm. Oliver went home. Noble returned home. Bessie Geddes and Coral McIvor returned from Stratford.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>Sunday November 29 Dull and very warm. We all attended Church in the morning. Noble and I went to the Presbyterian Church at night.</p> <p>Monday November 30. Dull and wet. Very warm Temp 44°.</p> <p>Tuesday November December 1 Dull and wet. Very warm Temp.20 48°</p> <p>Wednesday December 2. Misty and wet. Temp. 45°. Noble went out Erastus Ferguson's sale to-day.</p> <p>Thursday December 3-1914 Cooler. Temp 33°</p> <p>Friday December 4 Fair and cold. Temp. 22°.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>Saturday December 5. Fair and cold. Temp. 28°. Uncle Gilbert James &amp; Laurier were in town. Isabel and Edgar were in town.</p> <p>Sunday December 6 Cold and fair but dull in afternoon We we were all in church in the morning to hear Mr. Mann. Rev. Mr. Edmisson occupied the pulpit in the morning evening and Noble and I went to hear him.</p> <p>monday December 7 Fair and cold. Temp. 26° I went out to Burgoyne.</p> <p>Tuesday December 8 Dull and cold. Edgar went round by the road with the wagon to</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>Erastus Ferguson's to bring back the disk plough harness etc. purchased at his sale and also a pump. In the afternoon we were putting the pump in the water well which we discovered was full of water.</p> <p>Wednesday December 9. Dull and cold. We were cutting straw, in the morning. In the afternoon Edgar and I went up to Geddes. Oliver and Edgar and I went shooting but got nothing except two red squirrels.</p> <p>Thursday December 10 Fair with a little snow. Oliver and I went hunting and got a black squirrel. Oliver, Alex</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>and I went down to Uncle Alfred's to skate.</p> <p>Friday December 11. Fine and cold. Oliver and I came in this morning afternoon</p> <p>Saturday December 12 Dull and Mild. James Christie was in for their mailbox.</p> <p>Sunday December 13. Snow in morning and evening Temp. 29° Noble, Olive and I went to church in the morning and at night Noble and I went to the Baptist Church.</p> <p>Monday December 14. Cold and storm. Temp 12°</p> <p>Tuesday December 15 Stormy and with snow. Temp 16°. Uncle</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>Gilbert came in to a council meeting. John Geddes came home from Stratford and Oliver came in for him.</p> <p>Wednesday December 16, Stormy with snow. Temp. 13°. Uncle Gilbert went home. Donald was in with bowls.</p> <p>Thursday, December 17 Stormy with a heavy snow-fall. Temp. 18°. Mr. Wood brought a load of hay to-day. The rink was open to-night for the first time this winter.</p> <p>Friday December 18 Cold with snow. Temp. 7°. Oliver went home by way of Dunblane.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>where there is a Christians Entertainment. High School closed.</p> <p>Saturday December 19. Soft in forenoon. Aunt Lizzie John and Robert were in town.</p> <p>Sunday December 20. Bright in morning but cloudy in afternoon. We were all at church in the morning</p> <p>Monday December 21. Stormy</p> <p>Tuesday December 22. Stormy Temp 16°. James Christie came to town for their mail. Papa did not go down to the office to-day. I got some gold fish which Geddes's had obtained a Crawford's.</p> <p>Wednesday December 23. Windy</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>with heavy snow fall. Temp 2°. We got a turkey which we had ordered from J. T. Wallace and a goose as a present from John Duke. Noble was up at Southampton.</p> <p>Thursday December 24. Cold with snow, Temp 14. Arthur was in with a load of wood for the office. The order come from the T. Eaton Co. To-night is Christmas Eve. Papa received as presents, The Times War maps, two neckties, and some handkerchiefs. Momma received a sweater coat, Olive received a shell ornamented chiffonier, a belt, and an underskirt. Noble received a combination knife, a book on farming, a shaving pad and stick, I received an overcoat, two neckties and some handkerchiefs.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>Friday December 25 Christmas Day Snowing. Temp 2°.</p> <p>Saturday December 26 Heavy snow fall. Arthur was in with a load of wood. Oliver and James were in at the rink.</p> <p>Sunday December 27. Snowy and windy. Temp 15. Noble Olive and I were at church this morning and Noble and I in the evening. Mr Lane Reb. Mr. Lane occupied the pulpit.</p> <p>Monday December 28 Snow in morning, fine at night. Temp 17°. Uncle Gilbert</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>and Aunt Jeannie were in toward, Arthur and Agnes were in town and Noble went out with them to go to Richardson's sale which takes place to-morrow.</p> <p>Tuesday December 29 Snowy, Temp 25°</p> <p>Wednesday December 30. Cold and stormy. Temp 24°. John and Alex Geddes were in town and Noble came in with them. Arthur was in town.</p> <p>Thursday December 31 Cold with snow. This is my sixteenth birthday I received as presents a cob, pair of gloves and</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>a collar box.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>Friday January 1- 1915. Cold and stormy. Temp 8°. Olive and I went to prayer meeting this morning. The band serenaded this afternoon.</p> <p><br />Saturday January 2- Cold and stormy. Temp 22°. Papa did not go down to the office this morning. Uncle Gilbert, Ethel, Mr. and Mrs Jean and Ethel Hill were in town this afternoon.</p> <p><br />Sunday January 3 Fine and cool. Temp 5°. We were all at church but Papa Noble and I were at the Methodist Church in the evening.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>Monday January 4. Fine and cold. Temp 0°. This is municipal election day here. For Port Elgin Reeve. D.J Izzard Wm. Robertston</p> <p>Councillors J.B Botterill, Pattison, N. Eidt, R.S Begg, John McCallum, J.J George. S. Lowry,</p> <p>For Saugeen Reeve.</p> <p>Alex McConnell 217</p> <p>Jameison 136</p> <p>Councillor D. Smith 241</p> <p>G. Christie 237</p> <p>M Chappell 212</p> <p>D. Duke 208</p> <p>Wh. Greatheat 190.</p> <p>{to the side: see Jan 6.}</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>School opened to-day.</p> <p>Tuesday January 5 Finde and mild. Temp 20°. Edgar was in with a load of wood.</p> <p>Wednesday January 6 Dull and warm with rain. Temp 30°. Edgar was in with wood. Ethel and Helen Christie were in town. According to the recount in Saugeon G. Christie got 242 votes and D Smith 241. J.B Wallace brought us in with a quarter of beef.</p> <p>Thursday January 7. Dull and cold with high wind. Papa did not go down to the office. We cut wh the quarter of beef.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>Friday January 8. Dull and cold. Temp 22. Mrs. Bock slipped on some ice and fell as she was coming over here and broke a small bone in her wrist.</p> <p>Saturday January 9 Fine and cold. Oliver and Alex Geddes were in town and took home their goldfish. Uncle Andrew Aunt Minnie and Helen Hamilton were in town here for supper. Uncle Alfred and Arthur were in here after supper and Arthur was skating.</p> <p>Saturday January 10. Fine and cold. We were all at church in the morning except Mamma</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>and Olive. At night Noble and I went to the Presbyterian church.</p> <p>Monday January 11. Fine and warm. Oliver came into school. We were at the library.</p> <p>Tuesday January 12 Fine and warm. Henry Hilker was buried today. Arthur was in with wood.</p> <p>Wednesday January 13. Fine and warm. Arthur was in with wood. I was at the office all day.</p> <p>Thursday January 14 Dull and warm. Arthur was in with wood. We cleaned the store pipes this morning. We cleared off a piece of snow from the creek.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>Friday January 15. Fine and cool. Arthur was in with a load of green wood. J.R.B Christie was in for a load of sawdust.</p> <p>Saturday January 16. Dull and warm. Uncle Gilbert and Laurier were in town. Uncle Alfred came in and is staying all night. We</p> <p>Sunday January 17. Dull and wet in the morning. Colder towards night. In the morning we all went to church. At night Noble and I went to the Presbyterian church Mr. Mann and Mr. Watt changed</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>pulpits.</p> <p>Monday January 18 Dull and cold. Temp 27°. Arthur was into to-day. There is great skating above the dam and Oliver and I went up after supper. I got a pair of hockey boots to-day. I got my hair cut to-day.</p> <p>Tuesday January 19 Dull and warm with much snow. Temp. 23°. Arthur was in and Uncle Alfred went home with him. We were skating at the creek this afternoon.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>Wednesday January 20. Cold with snow. Temp. 14 We were at the library to-night.</p> <p>Thursday January 21 Cold with snow Temp 12°</p> <p>Friday January 22. Cold with snow. Temp 1°. I went to visit school this afternoon.</p> <p>Saturday January 23. Fine and cold in morning and stormy in the afternoon. Temp. 3°. There was a meeting of the Farmer's Institute in the afternoon which Noble and I attended. There was also a combined meeting in the evening of</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>the Farmers' and Womens Institute which we also attended. Uncle Gilbert was in in the afternoon. Uncle Sandy and Bessie were also in and Olive went out with them.</p> <p>Sunday January 24 Fine and cold. Papa Noble and I went to church in the morning and at night Noble and I attended the Presbyterian Church.</p> <p>Monday January 25 Fine and cold but windy in the evening. Oliver Geddes came in and Olive came with him. D. L. Christie was in with wood for Mrs</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>D. Kennedy.</p> <p>Tuesday January 26. Fine and cold. I got my new skates.</p> <p><br />Wednesday January 27. Fine at times but mostly changeable. Uncle Sandie and Oliver Geddes were in with cloth. D.L Christie was in with wood.</p> <p>Thursday January 28. Fine and cold. Temp 4°. Olive and I were wr at the creek skating.</p> <p>Friday January 29 Cold and stormy. Papa did not go to the office to-day</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>Saturday January 30 Fine and cold. Temp 2°. Neil Cairns died this morning</p> <p>Sunday January 31. Warmer with snow. Temp 16°. We were all at church in the morning Noble was at the Presbyterian Church and I at the Methodist to-night.</p> <p>Monday January February 1 Cold and stormy. Temp 17°. Papa was at the office in the afternoon Oliver and James Christie came in this morning.</p> <p>Tuesday February 2. Cold and stormy Temp 4°. Papa did not go down to the office. P. M. came yesterday did not come untill</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>to-day</p> <p>Wednesday Ja February 3 Fine and cold. Temp 3°. There was only one train to-day. The railroads are all blocked up. Oliver and I were at a hockey-match.</p> <p>Thursday February 4. Fine and cold. Feb.- 4°.</p> <p>Friday February 5. Dull with rain all day. Temp 24°.</p> <p>Saturday February 6. Dull and cold. Oliver and Alex Geddes were in town. Papa is not well to-day.</p> <p>Sunday February 7. Fine in early and snow in later part of the day. Papa is</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>no better. Oliver came in this afternoon. Noble went to the Presbyterian Church to-night and Oliver and I went to the Methodist Church.</p> <p>Monday February 8. Cold with snow. Temp. 18°.</p> <p>Tuesday February 9. Dull and cold temp 3°.</p> <p>Wednesday February 10. Fine and cold. Temp 10°.</p> <p>Thursday February 11. Thawing with rain Temp. 34°. D.M. Sutherland was here for dinner -today. The funeral of William Forester took place to-day.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>Friday Feb. 12. Cold. Temp 30°. Momma was at the Preparotory service to-night. There is banquet to-night in honour of Alex McCammel, Reeve, a hockey match Owen Sound vs. Port Elgin and a dance at the town hall</p> <p>Saturday Feberuary 13. Rain in the afternoon. Jessie and Georgina came in this morning and Georgina is staying in for a few day</p> <p><br />Saturday Sunday February 14 Dull with rain in the morning Papa and Mamma were at church</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>in the morning. In the evening Olive Georgina and Noble went to the Presbyterian church and Oliver and I went to the Baptist Anniversary services</p> <p>Monday February 15 Dull with a little snow Noble went out with Arthur to-day.</p> <p>Tuesday February 16 Fine and cold. Uncle Alfred came in and Georgina went home with him.</p> <p>Wednesday February 17. Fine and bright. Temp. 22°. We</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>(Oliver and I ) went to see a hockey match between the high school girls of Southampton and Port Elgin. S. 5 P.E. 2. Oliver took a very circiutous route home.</p> <p>Thursday February 18. Fine and cold. Temp. 6°. Noble and Noble Arthur were at Bruce McKays sale to-day. Bessie and Oliver Geddes were in to-day.</p> <p>Friday February 19. Fine and very warm. Oliver is sick to-day and has gone home on the train. D. L. Christie was in with wood.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>Saturday February 20 Fine and very warm. Noble returned home. Uncle Sandy and Aunt Lizzie were in town. Uncle Gilbert and Ethel were in town.</p> <p>Sunday February 21. Fine and very warm. Papa is very sick with the cold to-day. In the morning Noble Olive and I went to church and in the evening Noble and I went to the Presbyterian Church in the evening.</p> <p>Monday February 22. Dull with heavy rain. Papa did not go to the office to-day.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>Tuesday January February 23. Dull and wet.</p> <p>Wednesday February 24. Cold with a little snow.</p> <p>Thursday February 25 Cold with snow. Oliver and I went out to the Burgoyne Service. Oliver stayed came in but I am staying out at Geddes'.</p> <p>Friday February 26. Dull and very cold with snow. Oliver Geddes brought me in.</p> <p>Saturday February 27, Fine and cold. Temp. 11°. Papa went down to the office for the first time this week. He was taken too in a cutter</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>after dinner.</p> <p>Sunday February 28. Fine and warm. Noble and I went to the Presbyterian Church to-night.</p> <p>Monday March 1. Fine and cold. D. Christie was in town.</p> <p>Monday February 28. Tuesday March 2. Fine and warm but cool part of time of snow flurries. Olive Olive Oliver and I were skating this afternoon.</p> <p>Wednesday February 29 March 3 Fine and warm. We were skating again this afternoon. D. Christie was in town.</p> <p>Thursday February 30 March 4 Fine and warm. I was skating this afternoon. Oliver went out to a party at Stuarts'.</p> <p>Friday February March 5. Fine and warm cold. Arthur and Edgar in town and I returned out with them. Edgar and I were skating in the afternoon and the three of us after supper</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>Saturday March 6 Dull and cool with snow. I came into town with Arthur.</p> <p>Sunday March 7. Fine and cool. Temp. 31°. We were all at church in the morning except Papa. Oliver came in this afternoon and the three of us went to church at night.</p> <p>Monday March 8. Fine and warm. Arthur and Georgina were in to-day.</p> <p>Tuesday March 9 Fine and warm. Temp. 25°</p> <p>Wednesday March 10 Fine and warm. Noble and I went out</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>to Floto's sale but did not purchase anything.</p> <p>Thursday March 11. Fine and cool. J.R.B. Christie was in to-day.</p> <p>Friday March 12 Fine and warm. Noble went out to D. Duke's sale with Arthur.</p> <p>Saturday March 13 Fine and cool. Noble and Arthur went to J. B. Muir's for grass seed and oats. The engine trucks from Appleton Mfg. Co. arrived at the station to-day.</p> <p>Sunday March 14 Fine and warm. We were all at Church in the</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>morning except Papa. Oliver came in this afternoon and in the evening the three of us went to the Methodist Church where there was a special service to inaugurate the new pipe organ.</p> <p>Monday March 15. Fine and cold. Noble and I attended a sale at Fred Atkinson's near Arkwright. Noble bought two neck-yokes and a two-year old heifer. We reached home at 10 P.M.</p> <p>Tuesday March 16. Fine and cold. Arthur was in to the</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>dentists and Noble returned with him to bring over the cow which we left at Atkinsons</p> <p>Wednesday March 17. Fine and cool. Dr. Geo. Veitch died last last night.</p> <p>Thursday March 18. Fine and cool.</p> <p>Friday March 19 Fine and cold. The funeral of Dr. Veitch took place this morning and in the afternoon of Adam Maas. Uncle Andrew, Uncle Sandy and James Christie were in town.</p> <p>Saturday March 20. Fine and cold. Noble went out to Christies on the early and returned on the late train. Edgar</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>and Jessie was in this morning.</p> <p>Sunday March 21 Dull with some snow. Papa Noble and I were at the church in the morning and Noble and I were at the Presbyterian Church in the evening.</p> <p>Tuesday Monday March 23 22 Dull and cold. We took down the stove in the dining room and set up the coal-stove. Uncle Alfred was in this morning. I took sick this morning with la grippe.</p> <p>Tuesday March 23. Bright and warmer. A little worse.</p> <p>Wednesday March 24 Dull</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>and cold. Still sick</p> <p>Wednesday March 25 Thursday March 25. Dull and cold with rain changing to snow. I felt a little better this morning to the office but am worse to-night.</p> <p>Frida Friday March 26 Fine and cold. Dull with snow Temp. 14° Feeling a little better to-night. Very sick to-day</p> <p>Saturday March 27. Fine and cold. i feel a little better to-night.</p> <p>Sunday March 28 Cold with snow this afternoon. Mamma and Olive were at Church in the morning and Oliver to-night.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>Monday March 29 Cold with a little snow. I am some better but Noble is at home with the cold and Mamma and Olive both have colds.</p> <p>Tuesday March 30 Warmer with snow. Uncle Andrew brought in the apples which I picked last fall.</p> <p>Wednesday March 31 Bright and warmer. I went down to the office this afternoon.</p> <p>Thursday March April 1 Dull and cold. Oliver went home as school</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>has stopped. Bessie Geddes came in to meet John who came home on the late train.</p> <p></p> <p>Friday April 2. Bright and cold. Temp. 26°. Noble went out to Burgoyne this morning and returned this evening. Mamma has not been well to-day.</p> <p>Saturday April 3. Fine and cold. Uncle Andrew and Aunt Minnie were in town. John and Oliver Geddes were in town also.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>(Easter Sunday)</p> <p>Sunday April 4. Fine and warm. Papa Noble and I went to church in the morning and I went to the Presbyterian Church in the evening.</p> <p>Monday April 5 Dull with some rain. Edgar was in town and stayed for dinner. Noble went out to Christie's to get a horse.</p> <p>Tuesday April 6. Dull and cold. Noble and Jim went over to Burgoyne with the horse.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>Wednesday April 7 Fine and warm. Noble went in to town this morning and I came out with him.</p> <p>Thursday April 8 Fine and warm. Noble and I went over to Uncle Walters for some oats. In the afternoon were sawing wood in the bush. Arthur was at at Robert Telford's cutting straw.</p> <p>Friday April 9 Fine and warm, but dull with rain in afternoon. We were sawing wood in the after morning and most of the afternoon. Arthur and Edgar were at Shankses in the</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>afternoon</p> <p>Saturday April 10 Fine Dull with much rain in afternoon. Uncle Alfred Edgar and I came into town in the morning Uncle Alfred is staying. Helen Christie has been staying in since Friday at noon. Uncle Gilbert and Laurier were in town and Helen went home with them.</p> <p>Sunday April 11 Fine and very mild with rain in the evening. Papa Olive and I went to church in the morning. I went to the Presbyterian Church at night.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>Monday April 12. Dull with some rain. James and Oliver Christie came in this morning. Noble was in in the afternoon and Uncle Alfred went home with him. Mabel and Jessie were in town.</p> <p>Tuesday April 13. Fine and cool. I took out the cow this morning and brought the other one in the afternoon. Noble came in part way. I saw my 100th robin this morning.</p> <p>Wednesday April 14 Fine and warm. I wheeled out to Burgoyne this morning.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>Arthur and I went up to Endeavour this evening. Mr. Watt called for a vote on introducing debating and received five girls voted for it. He got Arthur and I to promise to help, afterwards.</p> <p>Thursday April 15 Fine and warm. I returned to town this morning.</p> <p>Friday April 16 Fine and cool. Uncle Gilbert, Aunt Jeanie Donald and James were in town. Uncle Sandy, Aunt Lizzie and</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>Oliver were also in town.</p> <p>Saturday April 17 Fine and cool. Arthur and Isabel were in town this morning.</p> <p>Sunday April 18 Fine and warm but dull in the evening. We were all at church in the morning. Oliver and I were at the Anniversary Services in the Methodist Church in the evening.</p> <p>Monday April 19 Dull and misty Warm and bright. Tuesday April 20 Temp. Arthur and Edgar were in town. Uncle Sandy &amp; Oliver were in.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>We got a load of hay from Mr. Wood to-day.</p> <p>Tuesday April 20 Bright and warm Temp. 42°.</p> <p>Wednesday April 21 Fine and cool. I came out to Burgoyne to-night and went to Endeavour.</p> <p>Thursday April 22 Warm and dull with a few sprinkles of rain. I came in before breakfast this morning.</p> <p>Friday April 23 Dull and warm with some mist. Uncle Sandy</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>and Bessie were in town. Oliver borrowed the wheel to go home.</p> <p>Saturday April 24 Fine and very hot. Helen Christie was in town at the dentist's. Joe Young came home.</p> <p>Sunday April 25 Fine and very warm. Mamma Olive and I went to church in the morning. Noble returned came home before Church in the morning. Noble and I went to the Presbyterian Church in the evening.</p> <p>Monday April 26. Fine and very hot Oliver came in the morning. Noble and Arthur were in in the afternoon.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>Tuesday April 27 Fine and very warm. I took the wheel to Langford's and got a new cover for the front wheel and a new spoke put in. I had my first dish of ice cream.</p> <p>Wednesday April 28 fine and very warm. I came out to Burgoyne. Arthur and I were at Endeavour.</p> <p>Thursday April 29. Dull and cold with a little rain in the afternoon. I was disking in the morning and in the bush in the afternoon.</p> <p>Friday April 30. Dull and cold with light showers of</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>rain. I was sowing grass seed to-day.</p> <p>Saturday May 1. Dull and cold with a little rain in the morning. Edgar and came in to town this morning and he returned after dinner. Uncle Sandy Aunt Lizzie Olive Alex and Robbie went into town.</p> <p>Sunday May 2 Fine and warm. Mamma Olive and I were at church in the morning and Olive and I in the evening.</p> <p>Monday May 3 Fine and warm but dull towards evening. Oliver came in to-day.</p> <p>Tuesday May 4 Dull with some rian. I came out to Burgoyne</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>to-night this morning. I went up to Geddeses' to-night with Alex. Cutting poles. Noble was sowing.</p> <p>Wednesday May 5. Dull with some rain. Arthur and I were at Endeavour to-night. Christie's ordered an automobile.</p> <p>Thursday May 6. Fine and warm. I returned to town this morning. Oliver was learning to drive their car and took Lil Rowand and I for a ride. Olive went out to Turners on the train</p> <p>Friday May 7 Fine and Dull with rain. D. L. Christie was in town. Arthur was in town.</p> <p>Saturday May 8 Dull with</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>heavy rain in the afternoon. Ethel Helen Olive Oli Oliver took out the auto car this morning and Ethel Helen Olive and Laurier reuturned with him in the morning before dinner. D. L. Christie returned with it in the afternoon to learn to drive it. They returned before supper</p> <p>Sunday May 9. Fine and cold. We were all at Church in the morning. At night I went to the Presbyterian Church in the evening.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>Tu Monday May 10 Fine and warm I came out to Burgoyne this morning We have been hauling out manure on to the mangel grounds.</p> <p>Tuesday May 11 Fine and hot. We finished spreading manure this morning. After dinner Alex Geddes came down. I returned to town and purchased a pair of trousers at N.M. Gillivray's.</p> <p>Wednesday May 12 Fine and hot with rain in the afternoon and evening. I came out to Burgoyne this morning. Noble planted theabout ½ an acre</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>of mangels this morning. We hauled out manure during the latter remainder part of the day. At In the evening Arthur and I went to McIvors to a Social Evening which was held instead of the regular meeting of the Christian Endeavour.</p> <p>Thursday May 13. Fine and warm. We were hauling out manure and spreading.</p> <p>Friday May 14. Fine and warm. I came into town in the afternoon.</p> <p>Saturday May 15. Fine and warm Uncle Sandy and Oliver were in town this afternoon. Arthur came in to the Port a Baseball match</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>Port Elgin Junior defeated Aberdour 12-7. We went to the Picture Show afterwards.</p> <p>Sunday May 16. Fine Dull and cool with light rain in afternoon. We were all at church in the morning. In the evenng I went to the Methodist Church.</p> <p>Monday May 17. Dull and cold. The saddle of the bicycle was broken to-day.</p> <p>Tuesday May 18 Fine Dull and col. Noble came in with the wagon and we took a load of furniture out.</p> <p>Wednesday May 19. Fine and</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>cool. Noble and I went to town this morning with the wagon. I brought out the cow and Noble and Olive came out with the wagon.</p> <p>Thursday May 20. Dull and cool with a sprinkle of rain in the afternoon. I came into town this morning.</p> <p>Friday May 21 Dull and warm with some rain in the morning.Hot in the afternoon. I got the wheel fixed.</p> <p>Saturday May 22. Dull and cold in the morning. Fine in the afternoon. I came to Burgoyne and Noble went in with the double-buggy and brought Papa and Mamma in the evening</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>Sunday May 23. Dull in the morning, fine in the afternoon. Olive, Noble and I were at church in the morning and I was church at night.</p> <p>Monday May 24 Warm in Fine and cool. We planted the potatoes to-day. Edgar went to Southampton too this afternoon. Arthur and I went up to play baseball in the evening.</p> <p>Tuesday May 25. Fine in morning. Dull in afternoon with a little rain. Mrs. Duncan Black's funeral took place this afternoon. Uncle Gilbert</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>was over to it and Papa went back with them.</p> <p>Wednesday May 26. Dull and very cold. Aunt Jeannie and Donald u brought Papa over in the car. We were fixing fences to-day.</p> <p>Thursday May 27. There was a hard frost last night. Slightly warmer than yesterday. Noble took Papa and Mamma into town. We were sawing wood in the bush to-day.</p> <p>Friday May 28. Fine and warmer. Noble took Mamma and Papa into town. In the bush in the afternoon.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>Saturday May 29. Bright and warm. We were working in the bush in the morning and I was there in the afternoon. Noble went in and brought them out.</p> <p>Sunday May 30 Fine and warm. We were all at church in the morning and I was in the evening.</p> <p>Monday May 31. Fine and very warm. We were working in the bush this morning and at the cistern in the afternoon.</p> <p>Tuesday May June 1 Dull Fine and warm. I went</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>into town this morning. We were working at the cistern in the morning and at the fence at the creek in the afternoon.</p> <p>Wednesday June 2. Dull and warm. I went into town this morning.</p> <p>Thursday June 3. Dull with a little rain. I went in for a {?}.</p> <p>Friday June 4. Fine and warm. Noble and Papa went into town.</p> <p>Saturday June 5. Fine and hot - Papa and Noble returned</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>Sunday June 6. Fine &amp; hot with strong wind. We were all at church in the morning and I was there at night. Rev. Archie Bell took the place of Mr. Watt</p> <p>Monday June 7 Dull and warm with rain in the afternoon. Noble and I went into town this morning with the wagon to get a load of lumber and did not get home until supper time.</p> <p>Tuesday June 8 Dull and cold. We were sawing wood with the engine in the bush.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>Wednesday June 9. Dull and cool with heavy rains at intervals</p> <p>Thursday June 10 Dull and cold with light rain in the evening. Papa and I were digging post holes in the afternoon and Noble was ploughing the summer fallow. We brought the red cow home from the bush.</p> <p>Friday June 11 Dull and wet in the morning but fine in the afternoon. Papa and Mamma went into town this morning taking Tom and the buggy. We were cleaning the pipes in the morning and in the afternoon. Noble</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>was ploughing.</p> <p>Saturday June 12. Dull in the morning fine in the afternoon. I went into town this morning. Uncle Alfred Edgar and Alice were in in the afternoon. Uncle Sandy and Alex were in in the afternoon. Arthur came in the evening. We returned home in the evening.</p> <p>Sunday June 13. Dull and hot with thunderstorm in the afternoon. We were all Tuesday June 1 at church in the morning. Noble and Edgar went into a memorial service</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>and also attended church in town in the evening, Arthur and I were at Burgoyne church in the evening.</p> <p>Monday June 14. Dull and cool. We were washing and painting the buggy today. Noble went to town on the wheel.</p> <p>Tuesday June 15. Rain last night and this morning. We finished painting the buggy with a second coat. Noble and Arthur went into town in the afternoon to enlarge the stable door.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>Wednesday June 16. Fine and warm in the morning with rain in the afternoon and evening. I started to clean the single harness this morning we then went back to the bush and cut up some posts for the fence. After dinner Papa and Noble took Tom back to the bush and hauled out the posts. I varnished the buggy and put top-dressing on the top. Arthur and I went up to Endeavour to-night.</p> <p>Thursay June 17. There was a very heavy rain last night. And there was a flood</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>at the creek. We were working at the crib and cleaning and dressing putting dressing on the single harness. We dug some post-holes in the afternoon.</p> <p>Friday June 18. Fine and hot with thunderstorm in the afternoon and at night. Papa and Olive went to town taking Tom and the single buggy. We were at the bush sawing wood with the engine in the morning but the engine did not work right and we had to quit. Noble was helping Uncle Alfred in the afternoon</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>to wash sheep. We finished planting the turnips.</p> <p>Saturday June 19. Dull and cold with rain in the morning. Noble went into town in the morning with Edgar and returned in the evening with Papa and Olive.</p> <p>Sunday June 20. Fine and warm. We were all at church in the morning and Olive and I were at Sunday school. I was also at church at to- night.</p> <p>Tuesday Monday June 21. Fine and warm. We were making the gravel box and hoeing thistles. Papa and Mamma went into town</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>with Tom and the buggy and are staying all night. I was at a base-ball match Burgoyne 13 High Street 5.</p> <p>Tuesday June 22. Dull and cool. Papa was taken ill in town last night but is much better to-day. Noble went in on the bicycle and brought out Tom and the buggy. We were cutting thistles.</p> <p>Wednesday June 23. Dull and cold. Noble started at the roadwork to-day. I was cutting thistles.</p> <p>Thursday June 24. Fine and cool. Noble finished the road work</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>we were cutting thistle the rest of the day.</p> <p>Friday June 25 Fine and cool, Cutting thistles. Fred Hanbidge brought their horse which Papa has purchased. Noble went into town with the horse (Fred), taking Olive with him and brought out Mamma. Noble and I were up at Geddes'.</p> <p>Saturday June 26. Fine and hot. We were fixing the fence across the creek. I took Fred in to-night and came out on the wheel. Papa and Olive came out in the buggy</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>Sunday June 27 Fine and warm. Papa and Mamma were at church in the morning and Olive and I were there at night.</p> <p>Monday June 28. Fine and warm. Noble and I went in to town with a load of wood took the pine lumber to the mill to planed and brought it and some plank home. We got a scuffler from J.D. McIntosh.</p> <p>Tuesday June 29 Fine and hot. We were putting up the fence across the creek to-day.</p> <p>Wednesday June 30 Fine and warm. We were scuffling the corn and</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>hoeing to-day.</p> <p>Thursday July 1 Dull and hot in morning fine in afternoon. Noble and I went into town this evening.</p> <p>Friday July 2. Dull with slight shower in morning, hot in the afternoon. Papa and Mamma went into town. We put up the barstack in the field at the creek and in the afternoon Noble was moving hay.</p> <p>Saturday July 3 Dull and hot. I was disking to-day. Papa and Mamma returned home.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>Sunday July 4 Dull and hot with heavy rain in the evening. We were all at church in the morning except Papa and Mamma who was sick. I was there in the evening.</p> <p>Monday July 5 Very windy and cold. The {wind} blew off one of our barn doors. I was harrowing and disking and Noble and Papa were cutting weeds.</p> <p>Tuesday July 6 Cool with very light shower in the morning. Papa Fine and bright. John Geddes returned home yesterday accompanied</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>by Myrtle Stait. They came down this morning. Noble was cutting the bay and raking what he cut on Friday. Papa and I were cutting weeds and fixing the bars back in the field across the creek,</p> <p>Wednesday July 9. Cool with a few drops of rain in the morning and rain also in the evening. Papa Olive and I went into town to pick cherries. Uncle Gilbert and Aunt Jeannie were here to-day. I drove up to Endeavour to-night.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>Thursday July 10 Fine and warm. Arthur and I drove to the Endeavour picnic this afternoon.</p> <p>Friday July 10. Warm and bright. Papa and Mamma went into town this morning. We were weeding and fixing a fence. W I was up at Geddeses to-night.</p> <p>Saturday July 1 Fine and hot. We are weeding to-day. We were mowing grass in the orchard to-night.</p> <p>Sunday July 11. Fine Dull and warm. We were all at church in the morning</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>but Olive and I was there in the evening.</p> <p>Monday July 12. Hot with a thunderstorm in the morning. We were fixing the fence across the creek where a post was pulled out and putting the barn door up.</p> <p>Tuesday July 13. Dull and hot. Papa and Mamma were over at Christies. We were hauling out manure on to the summer fallow.</p> <p>Wednesday July 14. Fine and hot. We were hauling out manure and hauling in hay.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>Thursday July 15 Dull and warm with much rain. We finished hauling out the manure. In the afternoon we were scuffling and hoeing.</p> <p>Friday July 16. Hot with a very heavy thunderstorm in the evening. We brought home three loads of wood from the bush and bringing wood out of the jam. Papa and Mamma went into town tonight to-day.</p> <p>Saturday July 17 Dull with mist in the morning. Fine in the afternoon. We were working at the crib. Papa and Mamma returned home</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>Sunday July 18 Fine and hot. We were all at church in the morning and I was there at night.</p> <p>Monday July 19 Cool and dull in the afternoon morning fine in the afternoon. We cut some of the boards for the crib cutting thistles and finished hauling in the hay.</p> <p>Tuesday July 20 Fine and warm. Father and Olive were in town to-day. Noble was spreading manure and cutting thistles. I was disking. The Burgoyne Garden Party was held to-night.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>$155 was taken at the gate and $217 altogether. Aberdour beat Burgoyne in baseball 12-11 Noble and I were at the Garden Party.</p> <p>Wednesday July 21 Fine and warm. Noble finished spreading the manure and he and Papa worked at the crib. I was discing and harrowing.</p> <p>Thursday July 22. Fine and cool. I disked for a while and then Noble cut the hay in the big field. Papa and I started to fix the fence at the barn. We scrubbed the potatoes beans</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>and corn and put poison on the potatoes.</p> <p>Friday July 23 Fine and warm. Papa Mamma and and I went to town.</p> <p>Saturday July 24. Dull and very warm. I came out this morning. We hauled in all the hay that is cut.</p> <p>Sunday July 25. Dull and hot. We were all at church in the morning except Papa.</p> <p>Monday July 25. Dull with rain in the morning. We fixed the ladder on the rack which we broke on Saturday. Monday July 26 and took off the hay.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>Tuesday July 27. Fine and warm. We had to dig out all the the earth around the crib of the cistern in order to put in the new one.</p> <p>Wednesday July 28. Dull and warm with a light shower of rain. We hauled out the timber for the rack. Noble was helping Uncle Alfred to stook wheat in the afternoon.</p> <p>Thursday July 29 Fine and hot. I was helping Uncle Alfred to haul in hay to-day Noble was cutting the other</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>part of the timothy field. Noble helped to haul in after summer.</p> <p>Friday July 30. Fine and hot. Papa and Mamma. I was helping Uncle Alfred to finish hauling in and the coiled up the hay which Noble raked up.</p> <p>Saturday July 31. Fine and very warm. Noble and I hauled in five loads of hay and finished the timothy. Edgar helped us with one load. Papa and Mamma returned home.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>Sunday August 1 Fine and hot. Papa Mamma and Olive were at Church in the morning and I was there at night.</p> <p>Monday August 2 Dull with a little rain in the afternoon. Papa and Olive went into town in the buggy and Noble went in for shingles for the house roof.</p> <p>Tuesday August 3 Dull with heavy rain. Arthur helped us to get ready part of the scaffold for shingling. Alex Geddes was down in the afternoon.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>Buschlen was out and put the pump into the cistern.</p> <p>Wednesday August 4 Dull with rain in the morning and evening. We put up the scaffold and did a little shingling. Arthur was helping us. Aunt Lizzie Robbie and Florence were here for dinner.</p> <p>Thursday August 5 Dull with a light shower in morning and heavier one at night. We were working cleaning up the out the stables till about the 9 a.m. and then shingled</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>the rest of the day.</p> <p>Friday August 6 Dull with short heavy showers in evening. Papa and Noble went to town this morning and returned home this evening.</p> <p>Saturday August 7 Dull with a little rain in the evening. Papa and Olive went to town this morning and returned this evening Sunda We finished shingling the roof.</p> <p>Sunday August 8. Fine and warm. We were all at Church in the morning ad Olive and I were</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>there in the evening at Sunday School. Noble went to the Methodist Church in Port Elgin in the evening and I went to Burgoyne.</p> <p>Monday August 9. Dull with heavy mist. Papa and Mamma went to town. We took the cleats off the roof and cleared up more of the shingles.</p> <p>Tuesday August 10 Fine and hot. We cut our wheat to-day and finished staking the fence at the clover field. Geddes' were down at the for a load</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>of straw.</p> <p>Wednesday August 11. Hot. We finished cutting the wheat and the fence corners. hoed some corn and took down the scaffold. Noble and I went up to Endeavour</p> <p>Thursday August 12 Warm with heavy rain. We were working clearing up the stable and flooring the stall.</p> <p>Friday August 13. Misty and rainy in early morning. Fine rest of day. Papa Mamma and I drove into town this morning and I returned in the evening.</p> <p>Saturday August 14 Fine and hot. I drove in with the buggy. Noble took the team in and returned after</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>dinner. Mamma Papa and I returned in the evening.</p> <p>Sunday August 15. Hot and dull. We were all at church in the morning. Noble and I were there in the evening.</p> <p>Monday August 16 Hot with slight shower in morning and heavier one in evening. Noble Edgar cut our barley field across the creek and Noble and I stooked it.</p> <p>Tuesday August 17. Fine and cool. Noble cut the second crop of clover. I was helping</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>Uncle Alfered's with their barley.</p> <p>Wednesday August 18 Fine and cool. Papa and Noble finished the (weht = wheat?} this morning. I helped Uncle Alfred's with their barley, this morning. Uncle Alfred and Edgar came with their team and wagon and helped us to haul in our wheat (6 loads) and hay in fence corners. Then we helped Unce Alfred's to haul in their mixed grain.</p> <p>Thursday August 19 Fine and warm. Edgar was cutting our Daubegne oats at the road</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>until suppertime and Noble cut the rest after supper.</p> <p>Friday August 20. Fine and warm. Papa and Mamma went into town. We raked the hay and part of the wheat stubble and coiled part of the hay.</p> <p>Saturday August 21. Dull and warm with very heavy rain in the evening. We finished raking the wheat stubble and couling the hay. 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Scanned Manuscript Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>{Brown book cover}</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>{Two patterned blank pages}</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>{Calendar of 1872}</p> <div class="toc"> <div class="toctitle"> <h2>Contents</h2> <span class="toctogglespan"></span></div> <ul><li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#TABLE_OF_STAMP_DUTIES."><span class="tocnumber">1</span> <span class="toctext">TABLE OF STAMP DUTIES.</span></a> <ul><li class="toclevel-2"><a href="#Not_Exceeding"><span class="tocnumber">1.1</span> <span class="toctext">Not Exceeding</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-2"><a href="#RECEIPTS."><span class="tocnumber">1.2</span> <span class="toctext">RECEIPTS.</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-2"><a href="#CONCISE_READY_RECKONER"><span class="tocnumber">1.3</span> <span class="toctext">CONCISE READY RECKONER</span></a></li> </ul></li> </ul></div> <h2><span class="mw-headline">TABLE OF STAMP DUTIES.</span></h2> <p>INLAND BILL OF EXCHANGE,Draft,or Order for payment to Bearer or toOrder ,at any time other wise than on demand---</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">Not Exceeding</span></h3> <p>FOREIGN BILLS drawn in,or payable or negotiated in this country, are subject to the same rates of duty.</p> <p>PROMISSORY NOTES payable in any other manner in any other manner than to bearer ON DEMAND,-or if exceeding £100, whether to bearer on demand or otherwise, the same duty as on Bills of Exchange.</p> <p>DRAFT or ORDER, payable to Bearer or to Order ON DEMAND, One Penny.</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">RECEIPTS.</span></h3> <p>RECEIPT or Discharge on payment of money amounting to Two Pounds or upwards ONE PENNY.</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">CONCISE READY RECKONER</span></h3> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>March Jane L. Rennie Napanee Ont. Diary for Mar A.D. 1872.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">March 1872</span></h2> <p>31 Easter Sunday snow in the morning raining the morning went to Mass</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">April</span></h2> <p>1 Mon very stormy clear in the evening</p> <p>2 Tue fine day went to the shop called to see the Missy Welsh M and M Welsh spent the evening</p> <p>3 Wed Warm and clear sowed the tomato seed. The Welshs went away</p> <p>4 Thurs Warm and clear.</p> <p>5 Friday Warm and clear made Yeast &amp; soap</p> <p>6 Sat Beautiful day made soap planted Portlacca seed, Tulip</p> <p>7 Sunday Cloudy like rain went to Mass &amp; Vespers, rain in the evening</p> <p>APRIL April 1872</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">April 1872</span></h2> <p>Mon 8 dull and cloudy washed word to Miss Wales called on Mrs Ross. Mr. Talen sick at my {cut off}</p> <p>Tuesday 9 Heavy Rain in the morning cleared in the forenoon M sick went over to Dov very brought Robby am</p> <p>Wednesday 10 cloudy chilly weather Mangow better. went to the shop in the evening</p> <p>Thursday 11 Bright clear day homd all day Father MacKay called went to Miss Wales in the evening</p> <p>Friday 12 Rained nearly all day Mrs Fraser and Hally said all day went our to Dwyers in the afternoon</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>APRIL April. 1872</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">April</span></h2> <p>Saturday 13 Clear in the forenoon LaReid went to Drogery in the afternoon went to Miss Wales and the shop in evening</p> <p>Sunday 14 Cold, dreary day went to Mass &amp; Vespers</p> <p>Monday 15 Cold &amp; Cloudy washed. planted seeds, Mrs + Mifs Beyly called</p> <p>Tuesday 16 Bright and Clear day. Marion Gomyre born. Mary came home from Syden home</p> <p>Wednes 17 Bright day</p> <p>Thurs 18 Bright and clear Mrs Wc Neill &amp; W Reilly called</p> <p>Friday 19 Bright and warm</p> <p>Satur 20 Same day went to the shop in the morning</p> <p>APRIL April 1870</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">April</span></h2> <p>Sunday 21 Warm day went to mass took Bobby to church</p> <p>Monday 22 Cold and cloudy washed froze all day</p> <p>Tuesday 23 Clear and Cold baked Mrs Fyrrill came from Treton snowed in the afternoon</p> <p>Wedny 24 Fine day.</p> <p>Thursday 25 Fine day Mrs Fyyril came from Kingstown staying here</p> <p>Friday 26 Very warm and windy</p> <p>Sat 27 Fair but cool wind to the shop in the evening</p> <p>Sunday 28 Cool and fair. Mother Mary and Mrs Tyrrill and anysey sound to Maxy</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>APRIL</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">April</span></h2> <p>Mon 29 Clear and cool washed planted the crops and onions seed Killed the pig</p> <p>Tuesday 30 Warm Clear cleaning house</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">MAY</span></h2> <p>Wed 1 Sh o very clear in the evening Mother mol sold</p> <p>Thurs 2 Cool in the morning</p> <p>Friday 3 Cool in the morning rain in the evening finished cleaning house</p> <p>Saturday 4 Cool and clear baked an isomed went to village</p> <p>Suny 5 Cool went to Church but no mass</p> <p>Mon 6 Fine n warm day washed planted garden seeds</p> <p>MAY</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">May</span></h2> <p>Tuesday 7 Warm day Mrs Fraser and Mrs Mr Gillivery called</p> <p>Wed 8 Cooler papered the dining room showery in the afternoon</p> <p>Thurs 9 Fine day went to McHewty with Jamies camu home in the evening</p> <p>Friday 10 Cool day</p> <p>Satuy 11 Warm windy Mrs Mrs Powers and Mrs Bailey called Powers staid went up to the shop</p> <p>Sunday 12 Cool and windy Mrs Tyrrels went to Picton, wents to Mass and Vespers in the evening Mrs Tyrrell came back in the evening Mrs Powers came home</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>MAY</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">May</span></h2> <p>Monday Cool and bright mother not well Mary and Mother went to Kingstown. washed</p> <p>Tuesday 14 Cool and bright Mother and M came home</p> <p>Wed 15 Warmer Mrs Sweeney and Mary Arm called Mother a little better</p> <p>Thurs 16 Fine day went to the shop in the morning planted cucumber seed calf came</p> <p>Friday 17 Fine day mother went to the shop</p> <p>Saturday 18 Cool and pleasant baked and made rhubarb p. went to shop in the evening</p> <p>MAY</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">May</span></h2> <p>Sunday 19 Rained all day to mass Vespers in evening</p> <p>Mon 20 Fine day washed</p> <p>Tues 21 Beautiful day Mrs Fraser + Mrs Wilson called</p> <p>Wednes 22 Fine day mother went to M Kenty s with javiers Janes came back in evening</p> <p>Thursy 23 Fine day</p> <p>Friday 24 Fine day baked and ironed showing in the evening</p> <p>Saturday 25 The day She came down</p> <p>Sunday 26 Fine day went to mass and vespers in the evening</p> <p>Mon 27 Very well mother washed now W Ke washed Janes &amp; Will and dye called</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>MAY</p> <p>Tues 28 Showing clear in evening</p> <p>Wedy 29 Dull. cool day Mrs Spencer called</p> <p>Thurs 30 Cool rain in the afternoon</p> <p>Friy 31 Fine warm day baked</p> <p>JUNE</p> <p>Sat 1 Fine day made soap</p> <p>Sun 2 Warm clear day went to mass and vespers John came how</p> <p>Mon 3 Fine day washed went to village show day took Bobby mass</p> <p>Tues 4 Rain all day</p> <p>Wed 5 Warm fair day. Marry Arrs John upon Toronto and Alice went home bright</p> <p>Thurs 6 Beautiful day. waried</p> <p>Friday 7 Rain in afternoon Mrs Tyrril went to Treton Robert Lochhead took drink morning sills + alled</p> <p>JUNE VAM</p> <p>Sat 8 Fine day went to shop</p> <p>Sun 9 Beautiful day went to mass and Vespers</p> <p>Mon 10 Rain in morning fair in afternoon washed. varnished stovepipes</p> <p>Thus 11 Beautiful day windy</p> <p>Wed 12 Fine day washed muslin dress</p> <p>Thur 13 Rain in afternoon ironed</p> <p>Friday 14 Bright and warm bathed and. made Yeast.</p> <p>Sat 15 Very fine day Mrs Fraser spent the afternoon went to village.</p> <p>Sunday 16 Beautiful day went to mass and Vespers</p> <p>Mon 17 Fine day washed</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">JUNE</span></h2> <p>Tuesday 18 Very hot went to village</p> <p>Wed 19 Very warm day ironed</p> <p>Thu 20 Very hot 97° ironed</p> <p>Frid 21 hot 101° baked</p> <p>Sat 22 Fine day shaimmyville desaster</p> <p>Sun 23 Hol day warm to mass called on Mrs lying</p> <p>Mon 24 Fine day washed</p> <p>Tues 25 Warm day</p> <p>Wed 26 Fine day warmed</p> <p>Thurs 27 Very warm</p> <p>Fri 28 Very warm baked</p> <p>Sat 29 Hot went to shop</p> <p>Sun 30 Very hot went mass</p> <p></p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">July</span></h2> <p>Mond Very warm washed - Mrs Minake and Mrs Bailey called James went to Kingstown rained might</p> <p>Tues 2 Very warm rain at mgr</p> <p>Wed 3 Warm John came home</p> <p>Thur 4 Cloudy and warm</p> <p>Friday 5 Warm and sultry baked</p> <p>Sat 6 Warm. Mrs Sills and Hallon glow took down and Tea and Mrs Powers slaid till Sunday</p> <p>Sunday 7 Warm went to Mass</p> <p>Mond 8 Warm and pleas and washed Barns went to Toronto</p> <p>Tues 9 Very sultry</p> <p>Wed 10 Warm a light shower in the jonons Prennie</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>JULY</p> <p>Thurs 11 Warm Father and Mother went to Mr. Moanes finished rain in afternoon</p> <p>Fri 12 Very warm</p> <p>Sat 13 Warm clear Many an Mangel Welsh came Mrs Cuthell and Baird staid for dimmer</p> <p>Sun 14 Very hot no mass</p> <p>Mon 15 Hot day washed</p> <p>Tues 16 Hot. Miss Vanashiw staid for dinner and. tea</p> <p>Wed 17 Hot vromed Many and Morg and Welsh staid ball day</p> <p>Thurs 18 Warm ironed Father MacKay called preserved Kosherus</p> <p>JULY</p> <p>Frid 19 Fine day baked</p> <p>Sat 20 Fine sol day Mary Margaret Welsh and George Harrison took dined</p> <p>Sun 21 Rained staid home from mass Mother went</p> <p>Mon 22 fine cool day</p> <p>Tues 23 fine day</p> <p>Wed 24 fine day presses wed chures</p> <p>Thu 25 fine day packed Blussails</p> <p>Fri 26 Rain in the forenoon Mrs Russell and Rimin staid for dinner G Sills took tea</p> <p>Sat 27 fine cool day Mrs Smallry came. preserved B Cussary</p> <p>Sun 28 fine day went to Church but no mass May went Bash</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>JULY</p> <p>Mon 29 Rain nearly all day Maggie Pringle came and went away in the day</p> <p>Tues 30 Fine day</p> <p>Wed 31 Beautiful day romed</p> <p>AUGUST</p> <p>Mrs Prialey went home</p> <p>Thur 1 fine day thunder storm at night</p> <p>Frida 2 Fine day baked chatuer Elen Rennies away</p> <p>Sat 3 Cloudy Miss Lochhead Staid. For dinner went to town see afternoon</p> <p>Sun 4 Beautiful day went to church bell mass James &amp; Elena Jermaine Maid for dinner</p> <p>AUGUST</p> <p>Mon 5 Beautiful day washed Mrs Grooms staid afternoon</p> <p>Tues 6 Fine day.</p> <p>Wed 7 Fine day ironed all day</p> <p>Thur 8 Very warm show day John W Hendy Wished Robb Maggry and Baby came up</p> <p>Fri 9 Very hot day M Henty s went home</p> <p>Sat 10 Warm and showing</p> <p>Sun 11 Cooler like pain m. mass James Neilson called.</p> <p>Mon 12 Fine day Mary come to framed the floor</p> <p>Tues 13 Fine day heavy sained army</p> <p>Wed 14 throwing chasm everyday</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">AUGUST</span></h2> <p>Thur 15 Fine day</p> <p>Friday 16 Beautiful day finished painting</p> <p>Sat 17 Fine day show word to show with fawns</p> <p>Sun 18 Warm wool to Mass took walk in evening</p> <p>Mon 19 Very warm washed Mrs Fraser and Miss dom Panals him said all Mr Thomps.</p> <p>Tues 20 Very hot himo Sells and Mag Pringle came round to village with them</p> <p>Wed 21 Very sultry ironed</p> <p>Thur 22 Very hot thermometer 90° Mr Thompson went to fifth town Names went to the Gulf</p> <p>Frida 23 Hot day made lemon juice</p> <p>Sat 24 Hot Maggie Pringle went away with J. Chamberlain</p> <p>Sun 25 Warm day went to Church no Mass</p> <p>Mon 26 Warm. washed</p> <p>Tues 27 Cooler Mary Dwyer very sick</p> <p>Wed 28 Fine day round</p> <p>Thu 29 Clear and windy went to village Mary Dwyer very bad</p> <p>Frid 30 Cold rain in evening</p> <p>Sat 31 Cold and clear baked</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">September</span></h3> <p>Sun 1 Warmer went to Church no Mass</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">SEPTEMBER</span></h2> <p>Mon 2 Cold washed Mrs Gills and Mrs Jansen took tea M. baby sick</p> <p>Tues 3 Cold and Clear fair Margd. wind to Lyending</p> <p>Wed 4 Cold. Children better ironed</p> <p>Thur 5 Warmer like rain</p> <p>Fri 6 Warm went to Village in afternoon</p> <p>Sat 7 Very warm baked.</p> <p>Sun 8 That no mass</p> <p>Mon 9 Cooler. washed Mr Mackey took dinner</p> <p>Tues 10 Rain in afternoon Mrs Brown look dinner Marg went to Lydiahas in card</p> <p>Wed 11 Fine and clear round Mrs Daverine came staid</p> <p>Thu 12 Clear and windy Mrs Davson taken sick and wind home rain in the evening M Wel sh starid all night</p> <p>Frid 13 Fine clear day went to Village in the morning made catsup in afternoon two horses came in evening and staid all night</p> <p>Sat 14 Clear and cool nemo went to Priests came back in afternoon and went very in stage rain to selling here homes. Laked made June Janes came home Isabell's baby born</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">SEPTEMBER</span></h2> <p>Sun 15 Clear and Cool went to church with M Wels new Priest Mrs Lysell called in evening here went to Dwyers wash</p> <p>Mon 16 Clear and Cool wash went down to Clarkoch</p> <p>Tues 17 Fine cool day</p> <p>Wed 18 Clear in morning rain in evening ironed</p> <p>Thurd 19 Fine day went village and down to Mrs Miller</p> <p>Frid 20 Cold and Clear went wrote Mary &amp; Bishia went to village Mrs Whitman and two children took dinner</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">SEPTEMBER</span></h2> <p>Sat 21 Fine day baked Mary and May Welsh took down</p> <p>Sun 22 Beautiful day went to Mass Mary and Mag Welsh staid all day Mrs Tyeril and two children called</p> <p>Mon 23 Fine day. washed</p> <p>Tues 24 Very warm. Father and and J. Rennie went to to Toronto: made catsup</p> <p>Wed 25 Rain nearly all day ironed washed blanket</p> <p>Thur 26 Beautiful day went down to Mrs Millacle</p> <p>Frid 27 Cool day went to village in forenoon</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">SEPTEMBER</span></h2> <p>Sat 28 Fine day baked made pies</p> <p>Sun 29 Beautiful went to mass with mother I Scott staid fondimen and tea rain in evening</p> <p>Mon 30 Fine day washed Father and Jake caulker in at night</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">OCTOBER</span></h2> <p>Tues 1 Cool and dyall went to village</p> <p>Wed 2 Cool and bright John went to Toronto in morning train round made fris</p> <p>Thurs 3 Fine day country show Mr and Mrs Hood row came and staid for dining in</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">OCTOBER</span></h2> <p>went to show in evening Mr Woodrow went home</p> <p>Frid 4 Beautiful day Mrs Woodrow went home, went to village. Ellen Revere and Mrs Millar called</p> <p>Sat 5 Beautiful day Mrs Wright called</p> <p>Sun 6 Very warm went to mass with mother Mrs Tyrill and Mrs Howe called. Tyrill took ta thunder storm fearful lightning</p> <p>Mon 7 Rain all day clear in evening. washed</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">OCTOBER</span></h2> <p>Tues 8 Fine day bashed M Wels came</p> <p>Wed 9 Beautiful day went to Acton went to Paupattains and took dinner went to show and then walked to Woodrows</p> <p>Thurs 10 Rain in morning went welte Mrs Woodrow for a drive to Bloomfield</p> <p>Frid 10 Fine day. Froze. came home</p> <p>Sat 12 Cold and cloudy went to village. got care pierced made Mis</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">OCTOBER</span></h2> <p>Sun 13 Rain nearly all day no mass</p> <p>Mon 14 Clear in forenoon Cloudy in afternoon washed blackened stone</p> <p>Tue 15 Cloudy in forenoon rain in the afternoon. put up the stone in drawing room Mrs Fraser to up dining Mary caim home</p> <p>Wed 16 Chilly clear</p> <p>Thur 17 Rain in afternoon ironed Rained the peachy</p> <p>Frid 18 Beautiful day made up the preaches made yeast Mrs Powers called</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">OCTOBER</span></h2> <p>Sat 19 Fine day Mrs Chamberlain and Annie took dinner and tea</p> <p>Sun 20 Clear and Chilly went to mass and Vespers</p> <p>Mon 21 Beautiful day. washed and commenced cleaning house</p> <p>Tues 22 cloudy day cleaned the sitting room Mrs Foln Powers took tea</p> <p>Wed 23 Loudy day baked and ironed</p> <p>Thurs 24 Beautiful day cleaned the dark Bedroom and the sitting room Mrs Cathell took dinner</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">OCTOBER</span></h2> <p>Frid 25 Rain in the afternoon brought in the potatoes are old Scotchman staid all night made juis</p> <p>Sat 26 Rain nearly all day Margaret came over at night</p> <p>Sun 27 Rain nearly all day went to mass not Vespers</p> <p>Mon 28 Fine day washed</p> <p>Tues 29 Beautiful day made flannel drawers</p> <p>Wed 30 Lovely day ironed and baked went to Village</p> <p>Thurs 31 Fine day made fine and finished vroming. Wednesday evening the Miss Welshs staid all evening</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">NOVEMBER</span></h2> <p>Frid 1 Fine day went Mass gathered fine comes in Briggs woody M and Mrs Begly called</p> <p>Sat 2 Dull and cool Ed Harrison took dinner two men drowned in river</p> <p>Sun 3 Cool and cloudy went to mass Mr Hewty came up</p> <p>Mon 4 Fine day Mr Revty went home Johnny staid</p> <p>Tues 5 Cloudy washed went to village and Robby and I went to fresh cons on Robbins hill</p> <p>Wed 6 Beautiful day ironed</p> <p>Thur 7 Cool and Cloudy ironed baked</p> <p>Frid 8 Cool and cloudy made fries</p> <p>Sat 9 Beautiful day.</p> <p>Sun 10 Fine day went to Mass Mothers and fains went to Syden hain</p> <p>Mon 11 Rained a little Jaynes and Mother came home</p> <p>Tues 12 Rain nearly all day. washed wille the very prime Mech</p> <p>Wed 13 Fine day Mrs Jarined took dinner Meetup to Village</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>Tues 14 Rain in forenoon washed some blankets.</p> <p>Frid 15 Cold and windy Mr. and Mrs Baird took dinner baked</p> <p>Sat 16 showed through then night and all day till the evening went to Village and to Bigs</p> <p>Sun 17 Beautiful day no mass Jaines not well</p> <p>Mon 18 Snow in the afternoon</p> <p>Tues 19 snow nearly all day made pie</p> <p>Wed 20 Fine and clear took sleighing</p> <p>Thurs 21 Fine day John carrie home at fine in the morning and started on the noon brain for New York. went up to the station to section off called tolee Miss Bydly</p> <p>Frid 22 Throwed all day mowed or less. Sulled the hoy</p> <p>Sat 23 Sinosed in the forenoon very sote lake rain Johns sailed from New York</p> <p>Sun 24 Fine day went Mass</p> <p>Mon 25 Very windy washed</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>Tues 26 Fine</p> <p>Wed 27 Cold snowed a little went to village</p> <p>Thur 28 Snow in afternoon</p> <p>Fri 29 Fine fair day baked</p> <p>Sat 30 Very cold snowed in afternoon</p> <p>Dec</p> <p>Sun 1 Fine in forenoon snow in afternoon went to mass John McKenty came up</p> <p>Mon 2 Soft snow and rain washed John McKenty took the calf how</p> <p>Tues 3 Fine day but cloudy Ellen Rennie came and staid went to Village with Ellen</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">December</span></h2> <p>Wed 4 Cloudy made lamp ironed</p> <p>Thu 5 Dull and cloudy went to Village with Ellen in evening</p> <p>Fri 6 Fine fair day baked went to Village with Ellen got long ears peerns</p> <p>Sat 7 Dull Ellen went home and Mary went with her went to Dwyers</p> <p>Sun 8 Fine day very sloppy went to Mass and Vespers after Vespers called on Mrs Jysie</p> <p>Mon 9 Very cold 10° below freezing</p> <p>Tues 10 Very cold May came home</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">Decem</span></h2> <p>Wed 11 Very cold.</p> <p>Thur 12 Milder ironed</p> <p>Frid 13 Soft snow. Hack went the store and put it up in the parlour</p> <p>Sat 14 Fine day baked went to village callled on Mrs Hosey and Mrs Roger</p> <p>Sun 15 Fine clear day went to mass</p> <p>Mon 16 Fine day washed went to Village M and I called on Mrs Slavins went Dwyer</p> <p>Tues 17 Fine day made Chester cake and put up the stone in the room</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">Decem 1872</span></h2> <p>Wed 18 Snow in afternoon J McHeaty came up for Johnny Mrs J Rennie took dinner</p> <p>Thu 19 Fine cleaned the parlors ironed heavy snow at night</p> <p>Fri 20 Cold and dull cleaned the dark bedroom</p> <p>Sat 21 Snow in afternoon went to village</p> <p>Sun 22 Clear and cold no mass went to Dwyers</p> <p>Mon 23 Heavy snow in forenoon clear and cold in afternoon washed and baked</p> <p>Tues 24 Intensely cold cleaned the house went to Village baked crullers</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">December</span></h2> <p>Dec 25 Christmas Very cold went to Mass and Vespers at 1 PM. very cold coming home</p> <p>Thu 26 Very cold and stormy ironed</p> <p>Fri 27 Clear and cold PM Kane called</p> <p>Sat 28 Cold</p> <p>Sun 29 Fine day a little mild went mass to Dwyer afternoon</p> <p>Mon 30 Fine clear day washed went to village in the afternoon brought dries shoes over</p> <p>Tues 31 Fine day baked went up to shop provershow</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">January 1873 Diary 1873</span></h2> <p>Wed 1 Fine mild day went to mass with mother and Mary Margaret came over in evening went to Vespers in evening</p> <p>Thu 2 Fine soft day rain in evening Margaret came in the</p> <p>Fri 3 Thawed all day</p> <p>Sat 4 Colder.</p> <p>Sun 5 Very stormy went to mass. went to Dwyers</p> <p>Mon 6 Clear and fine went to Mass snow very deep Maryl came over with me James went to Sydenham</p> <p>Tues 7 Dull day washed M. came over</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">Januy</span></h2> <p>Wed 8 Very windy. Shows sent in pap.</p> <p>Thur 9 Heavy snow storm ironed</p> <p>Frid 10 Stormy all day went open to Dwyer Mary came over</p> <p>Sat 11 Fine clear cold day</p> <p>Sun 12 Fine clear day went to Mass went our to Dwyers with Robby</p> <p>Mon 13 Rain nearly all day washed</p> <p>Tues 14 Fine clear day John McKenty James and Johnny. came up Mrs Slavin called Andy Rain called in evening</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">January</span></h2> <p>Wed 15 Cold and stormy in the morning. soft in evening John McKenty went home went over to Dwyers in evening</p> <p>Thur 16 Rain all day Mary came over in afternoon bond cert out my womens dress. Mary washed</p> <p>Fri 17 Clear and cold made caluce at cakes served dress</p> <p>Sat 18 Fine day went village in the afternoon a child drowned in a cistern</p> <p>Sun 19 Fine clear went to Church no Mass Mother and James went to J. Rennie in the afternoon</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">January</span></h2> <p>Mon 20 Fine day washed Edward Harrison staid all night</p> <p>Tues 21 Fine soft day James bought down his twenty from the shop baked made fruit load M. Fedd—is died</p> <p>Wed 22 Fine clear day Jaimes went to Toronto Mary Anne Syrrill called went over to Dwyers in evening</p> <p>Thur 23 Very cold 106 below zero got a bag of sugar</p> <p>Frid 24 Milder.</p> <p>Sat 25 Fine day</p> <p>Su 26 Fine went to Mass went to Dwyers in the afternoon Mrs Syrrill staid for tea</p> <p>Mon 27 Washed fine day</p> <p>Tues 28 Fine a light snow got a better from John and Janny</p> <p>Wed 29 Very frosty 25° below Zero. went up to Clements and got teeth filled</p> <p>Thur 30 Milder M. Welsh and Mary came in the afternoon</p> <p>Fri 31 Fine. baked ironed</p> <p>Sat</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">Febuary 1873</span></h2> <p>Sat 1 Frosty</p> <p>Sun 2 Fine clear went to Mass very frosty in the evening went over to Dwyers</p> <p>Mon 3 Milder a little rain in the afternoon was he Mrs Fraser took dinner</p> <p>Tues 4 Beautiful day</p> <p>Wed 5 Fine day ironed went to Dwyer in ever</p> <p>Thur 6 Splendid day went to Village Mary are Margl Welsh and M came for tea</p> <p>Fr 7 Beautiful day Old Mr McKenty and Robby came up Mrs Fraser took dinner</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">Feb 1873</span></h2> <p>Sat 8 Light showers all day of snow clear in the evening and cold Isabella came up and Robby Margl came over went over to Dwyers with Isabell and Margt</p> <p>Sun 9 Clear and very cold Mr McKenty Robby and Johnny went home no mass</p> <p>{A faded entry for 'Mon 10' appears after this}</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">Febuary 1873</span></h2> <p>Tues 11 Light snow in the morg at letter from John Tea and Robby went home clear and cold in the evening</p> <p>Wed 12 Clear and cold ironed went over to Dwyer</p> <p>Thur 13 Clear and cold Father Mackey called and Mrs Neilson took Wm Neilson took dinner and staid the evening</p> <p>Frid 14 Clear and Cold made cakes and many Mr and Mrs Martens and two lays took dinner George Harrison called</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">Febuary 1873</span></h2> <p>Sat 15 Fine and mild made fine Maggy Welsh came for buttermilk in morning</p> <p>Sun 16 Fine day John came home in the morning train went to Mass Thomas Walsh came from the Church with ay and took dinner Mr and Mrs Begley called</p> <p>Mon 17 Beautiful day. washed Mrs Martin called John McKenty brought Johnny back. John went home Mrs J Rennie and John took tea. Johnny went to Toronto. Jhary stand for there</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">Feb 1873</span></h2> <p>Tues 18 Fine in the forenoon windy in afternoon went over to Dwyers in the evening Margt Weln came for milk</p> <p>Wed 19 Windy thawing day.</p> <p>Thur 20 Clear and cold Uncle dick and and Sally took dinner an Uncle William and Walters staid after anomaly the rorse races</p> <p>Frid 21 Great snow storm clear in evening</p> <p>Sat 22 Very frosty</p> <p>Sun 23 Frosty went to Mass</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">Febuary 1873</span></h2> <p>Mon 24 Very frosty washed</p> <p>Tue 25 Millder baked</p> <p>Wed 25 Ash Wednesday went to Church ironed in the afternoon M. Welsh came for milk</p> <p>Thu 26 Snow all day</p> <p>Frid 27 Fine mild day made biscuit</p> <p>March</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">March</span></h2> <p>Sat 1 Fine day went to Village called on Dwyers John very sick</p> <p>Sun 2 Fine day went to mass went to Davises Mrs Davis dying</p> <p>Mon 3 Very cold washed Mother went to davis Mrs Davis died very frosty in the evening</p> <p>Tues 4 Very cold—fair day Dwyer very sick</p> <p>Wed 5 Fine bright day a letter from James Mrs McKenty and Mrs Shawm called Harry McKenty died past 6 OClock in the evening</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">March</span></h2> <p>Thu 6 Fine day got a telegraph from McKentys. Matthew and Johnny McKenty and Johnny Rennie went down went over to Dwyers</p> <p>Frid 7 Fine soft day Harry finished at half past 10 OClock Dwyer better went over to Dwyers</p> <p>Sat 8 Wet dull day Dwyers bad Dr Mower called went over to Dwyers cleared up Fannie Kelly came to his hand</p> <p>Sun 9 Fine day went to Dwyers very bad of his head Margaret and Mary Welsh and Debby and Mrs Henry there set up all night</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">March</span></h2> <p>Mon 10 Fine day staid over to Dwyers till noon brought Margt Welsh over for dinner Father Mackay came to Dwyer</p> <p>Tues 11 Fine washed went to Dwyers in afternoon Dwyer very bad staid up all night</p> <p>Wed 12 Fine brought James's over Pat OBrien brought Mother home Mr John Rennie came over came and staid all night</p> <p>Thur 13 Fine and cold Mr Rennie went home the Welsh took dinner Bobby Mary and James here</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">March</span></h2> <p>Fri 14 Fair day baked went to Dwyer in evening Day very bad sinking, up all night</p> <p>Sat 15 15 Rain nearly all day Bethias baby died at 12 today went to Dwyer at night. fearfully storming came back</p> <p>Sun 16 Cold windy day Dwyer dying staid Bobby Mary and Jansie over Dwyer died at a quarter to 9 in the evening John Gleeson John Begly Mrs Begly Mrs Herns two Nies Welsh Mrs Mr Cornell all died</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h3><span class="mw-headline">March</span></h3> <p>Mon 17 Clear cold came home in the forenoon Sid up with Mag. Welsh an and Debby Roney Myers John Bugly</p> <p>Tues</p> <p>Tues 18 Dull day came home in the forenoon Mrs Fraser McCuthell Ellen Rennie took dinner in the afternoon Gieble Miss Ryan George Maecr. Robby and Ricky and baby came up Miss Ryan and I went own to Dwyer Islaid and Miss Ryan went home</p> <p>Tues 18 Mrs MacMill Mrs Havins Ms How's Slam Michael Gleeson Isabell and Islaid up snowing</p> <p>Wed 19 Fine clear day Mrs Rovere came and we went over to funeral Isabell and the Macis went home went over to Dwyer and staid with Debby till they came home from the evening again Maggie Welsh and Roney there Maggie Welsh and I called at Mrs Howe going home</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">March</span></h2> <p>Thu 20 Soft snow all day jainsie and Mary token sick with scarf fear went over in the afternoon. Robby suck</p> <p>Fri 21 Soft snow all day went over to Dwyers children very sick</p> <p>Sat 22 Clear day snow very over to Dwyers Janesie very sick all night at Devy</p> <p>Sun 23 Cold windy day Me the sick said at Dwyers till noon went again in the afternoon went to see Mrs Howes food her very sick</p> <p>Mon 24 Very cold washed Mr Mackey called Mother very sick Dr Minon and his wife staid all night</p> <p>Tues 25 Very stormy and cold mother a little better Jamie very sick Mary Welsh staid all night</p> <p>Wed 26 Very stormy Mrs Fraser staid all day went to Dwyers children over sick</p> <p>Thu 27. Clear and cold Mike a little better Ms Fraser staid tell evening</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">March</span></h2> <p>Thu 27 Mary Welsh staid all night Father Sean and called on Mother</p> <p>Frid 28 Clear and wild Mother better able to sit up</p> <p>Sat 29 Heavy rain all day Mother poorly went to Dwyer in evening from</p> <p>Sun 30 Cold and windy went to Dwyers in the forenoon Mother better</p> <p>Mon 31 Fine washed went to Dwyers in the afternoon baby very sick mother poorly</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">April</span></h2> <p>Tue 1 Tuesday John went back to Toronto. Mother very poorly baby very bad staid all the afternoon and all night at Dolage M. Welsh and I s at up</p> <p>Wed 2 Windy chilly day baby died 6. A.M. staid all the forenoon came home in the afternoon Mothers very poorly Dr Minon call Debby washed. Jansie very bad</p> <p>Thu 3 Cloudy baby punished Mother poorly Mrs Tyrell called in the evening Mary and came over</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>Frid 4 Beautiful day baked Father Leonard called to see mother. ironed Mother better sat up all day John Gleeson called in the evening</p> <p>Sat 5 Fine a little rain in the morning Debby took dinner Mrs McGelivery called to an mother pretty well childred. getting better</p> <p>Sun 6 Dull in the morning went to Mass corn mensed to rain slope at Davys for and in velles went to Dwyers from afternoon</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">April</span></h2> <p>Mon 1 Slight showers all day washed</p> <p>Tue 8 Rain all day our to Dwyer in the forenoon Mrs Ross called in afternoon</p> <p>Wed 9 The darkest day of my life John came home and then told me James was dead</p> <p>Thu 10 Bright and windy staid all the afternoon Dwyers What a dismal week</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">April</span></h2> <p>Sun 13 Fine day Mary went to Mass Mother pretty well Mr and Mrs McNeill staid all the afternoon</p> <p>Mon 14 Chilly day washed John came home in the evening with James trunk went to Devy. in the night with May.</p> <p>Tues 15 Bright Mother a little better staid over to Dwyers all the afternoon Mrs Mr Neell called in the evening other Begly called</p> <p>Wed 16 Bright day Mrs Cais called in the morning Ellen Rennie Jaime tok dinner Father Mackay came in the afternoon Mary. came other M. Men Tyrell called in the sell wifey went over to Dwyer at night</p> <p>Thu 17 Rain all day John went to Toronto</p> <p>Fri 18 Rain nearly all day Eley Droney called away</p> <p>Sat 19 Fine in the forenoon Rain in evening Mrs Russell and Reiner took down Mrs Sweeney called in the afternoon</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">April</span></h2> <p>Sun 20 Bright day no mass staid the afternoon to Dwyers</p> <p>Mon 21 Cold chilly from in the morning Mrs Powers and Mr and Mrs Sills took dinner and staid till the afternoon went roll Mrs Powers to Dwyers came back with May</p> <p>Tues 22 Cold gloomy day Mrs Powers took are went to Dwyers</p> <p>Wed 23 Clear. went shop to gel dress cut went to Dwyers with Mrs Powers and staid all night</p> <p>Thu 24 Cold. bleak. Mrs Tyrell came in evening to fil dresses. went wille Mrs Powers to Dwyers</p> <p>Frid 25 Cold went with the Mrs Powers and picked Jos ripers Cerries</p> <p>Sat 26 Cold Mrs Powers went home Mrs Forward called and Mrs Neilson called in evening went to Dwyers and staid all night</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">April</span></h2> <p>Sun 27 Fine clear day went to Mass in the afternoon to Dwyers M. Welsh a and Andy Baritoo tea. went soothe M Welsh to Dwyers in evening took Robby home</p> <p>Mon 28 Fine clear day wash cut prind dress</p> <p>Tues 29 Beautiful day baked Mrs Brown and Mrs M. Powers called</p> <p>Wed 30 Fine. over to Dloyers in afternoon Mary Welsh came to bid us goodbye the cow died staid at Dwyers all night</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">May</span></h2> <p>Thu 1 Fine day came home at 9. a.m. Sewed all day J Neilson called</p> <p>Fri 2 Rain all day staid all night at Dwyers</p> <p>Sat 3 Cold. dreary John McHeity came up in evening</p> <p>Sun 4 Class and warm went to mass with John McHewty and Mary McHeity. went home went to vespers stopped at Dwyers and Mary Welsh came over with us</p> <p>Mon 5 Fine clear washed staid all night as Dwyers brought Mary over</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">May</span></h2> <p>Tues 6 Fine day commence house clearning</p> <p>Wed 7 Fine day cleaned the parlour</p> <p>Thurs 8 Cloudy like pain took up the carpet</p> <p>Frid 9 Cloudy. baked and howl staid at Dwyers all night</p> <p>Sat 10 Windy. chilly the clearing took fire at Dwyers Mother went to Dwyers after dinner staid all nigh</p> <p>Sun 11 Fine day went to Mass</p> <p>Mon 12 Fine day washed went to Village in afternoon</p> <p>Tues 13 Fine cool day cleaned the dark bedroom and Marys</p> <p>Wed 14 Clear and cool while washed dining room and pantry</p> <p>Thu 15 Clear and cool frost at morning cleared the Beltok Mrs Tyrrill called in the evening staid all night at Dwyers</p> <p>Fri 16 Fine day baked and ironed Mr Slavin called Sahey. Robby and Maggie came up</p> <p>Sat 17 Cloudy and cool Mrs Fraser and daughter called in the morning Mrs J Rennie called in the afternoon went to Village with Maggy</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">May</span></h2> <p>Sun 18 Fine went to mass with Robby Saney went home Mrs Fairman and Mr Fraser took tea. went to Dwyers in the evening M Welsh and Howe there</p> <p>Mon 19 Fine day washed Miss Prinjea staid all day. went to village in the evening staid all night at Dwyers</p> <p>Tues 20 Beautiful day helped Mangel to prepare her ketchup went to Buglyes in the afternoon</p> <p>Wed 21 Midday made pies</p> <p>Thu 22 Cleaned Cook House</p> <p>Fri 23 Very hot ironed</p> <p>Sat 24 Very windy the Rossev took dinner went to Clenchville Mrs Commey</p> <p>Sun 25 Warm and clear went to Mass M Welsh came in evening went to Dwyers with her</p> <p>Mon 26 Washed. cleaned cellar</p> <p>Thu 27 Hot. prepared the ketchup Mrs Tyrrell came in the evening staid at Dwyers all night</p> <p>Wed 28 Fine baked ironed mash staid at Dwyers</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>Thu 29 Fine. took Mary &amp; Debby to see the Show Mrs Gammon called rain in evening staid at Dwyers</p> <p>Frid 30 Cool and fair Mary went to Syders house</p> <p>31 Clear painted the drawing room staid at home</p> <p>Sun 1 Warm. fine no may went Dwyers and took Jainie for an walk Mr Howell at Dwyers</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">June</span></h2> <p>Mo 2 Fine washed finished painting</p> <p>Tue 3 Fine fair day finning Rennie called went to Dwyers in afternoon Miss Begly called. at Dwyers. went home wish her a jein of the way.</p> <p>Wed 4 Warm. rain in the afternoon. Begly went away</p> <p>Thu 5 Beautiful day went to Dwyers in the forenoon Mary wot well</p> <p>Fri 6 Fine.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">June</span></h2> <p>Sat 7 Dull. baked Mrs J Rennie and Ayans called</p> <p>Sun 8 Warm went to Mas and took. Robby M Walsh came home with us and took dinner after tea went over to Dwyer</p> <p>Mon 9 Warm. washed went to Village in afternoon</p> <p>Tues 10 Warm Father went to Belleville made grenadine dress Mrs Fraser staid all the afternoon and at night rain</p> <p>Wed 11 Fine gathered juniper berries Mrs Fraser went away Father came home staid at Dwyer</p> <p>Thu 12 Fine cool. made mothers dress Village me tomorrow</p> <p>Fri 13 Fine cool. cleaned up the rooms made cake and rice</p> <p>Sat 14 Fine Marg' went to Lysanders again in the cars Robby and I went to Mation to meet her Mary and Isabella and Robby and Johnny came up</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">June</span></h2> <p>Su 15 Warm Mary l and Isabell and Mary Robby Lakey and Robby and Mary Dwyer went to Mass Mrs Tyrill called in the evening</p> <p>Mon 16 Showery in the forenoon. Isabella went toome plu Nelson staid the afternoon</p> <p>Tue 17 Fine made collars H Dasy called</p> <p>Wed 18 Fine Sandy Ruth over came</p> <p>Thuy 19 Very hot J. Nelson called in the evening high wing</p> <p>Fri 20 Cooler went to Village in afternoon</p> <p>Sat 21 Fine Mrs Cuthell called Mrs Powers and Mrs Russell took. dinner went to Village</p> <p>Su 22 Fine day Sandy Rush home and Robby went both up to Mass</p> <p>Mo 23 Warm day washed went to Village in evening Rain at night</p> <p>Tu 24 Fine Sandy Ruth over got a telegraph that his brother and slashed for home on the evening brain</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">June</span></h2> <p>Wed 25 Warm -</p> <p>Thu 26 Warm</p> <p>Fri 27 Very hot Miss Va walshtine staid all day rain in evening</p> <p>Sat 28 Very warm Russell came in the money and took breakfast and staid till drawer Johnny came home over the noon M train. Belliea and John and Mary over Maggy came up</p> <p>Sun 29 Warm. all went to mass. John went home</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">July</span></h2> <p>Mo 30 Fine day Rained a little washed</p> <p>July Tues 1 Warm baked fries ironed went to Dwyer</p> <p>W. 2 Warm Johnny went away on the madsonghe away on the Train from Russell and Harms Russell took tea Marg staid the afternoon</p> <p>Thu 3 Warm ironed muslin dresses</p> <p>Fri 4 Warm went to Village and took Mary and May McKenty and Robbies and Mary and Jeanne Dwyer badsiel for their Photos</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">July</span></h2> <p>Sat 5 Hot. James Russell called John McKenty came up</p> <p>Sun 6 Warm and bright went to Mass McKenty went home</p> <p>Mon 7 washed warm</p> <p>Tue 8 Warm Mary' not over</p> <p>Wed 9 Warm Mary went to Picton came back in evening M. Walsh and I went to Village in evening</p> <p>Thu 10</p> <p>Thu 10 Rain</p> <p>Fri 11 Fine calf came baked went to Village</p> <p>Sat 12 Fine MagNecly took tia Mag Ryan Anne Marie Mac and Robby Lakey came up went to Village with A. M Mac and M Ryan for a walk</p> <p>Sund 13 Fine day went to Mass Mr and Mrs Slavier called in evening and all went for a walk stopped at Slavins and spent the evening staid at Dwyers all night Mary bad with toothache</p> <p>Mon 14 Very hot Annie M and May and Robby went home in the afternoon James Russell called Mary' bad with toothache</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">July</span></h2> <p>Tue 15 Warm Marg's baby born two A. M. in noon went with Mrs Flowers for Mrs Tyrrill washed staid at Dwyers all afternoon</p> <p>We 16 Fine day staid at Dwyers rain at night</p> <p>Thu 17 Fine went to Market for Mary' rain</p> <p>Fri 18 Fine and clear staid at Mary'</p> <p>Sat 19 Fine day baked staid at Mary' off</p> <p>Sun 20 Fine went to Mass staid at Mary' all afternoon May Welsh Mrs Howell there</p> <p>Mo 21 Fine washed</p> <p>Tu 22 Warm went to Market for Mary' and bought berries for her made there up for her</p> <p>Wed 33 Warm got a litter from the Prest in Saul Storming</p> <p>Thu 24 Warm went to Dwyers Debby there Mary' able to be around picked. the black currant</p> <p>Fri 25 Warm windy day very disagreeable ironed made up Black currant</p> <p>Sat 26 Fine cool day thunderstorm in the night Mrs John Rennie called and like a cheese</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">July</span></h2> <p>Sun 27 Fine day went to Mass over to Dwyers in afternoon</p> <p>Mon 28 Warm. washed C. Wright and Harriet came and staid for tea went home in the evening Mother Mary and Howes at Dwyer at night thunder storm</p> <p>Tue 29 Fine ironed Russells want to toor</p> <p>Wed 30 Beautiful day went to shop and to Photos after to Market for M'</p> <p>Thu Mrs Powers came in the evening and staid all night</p> <p>Thuy 31 Fine. went to Market and with Mrs Powers to Henderson's</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">August</span></h2> <p>Thu 31 Maggy Pringle and Millie Sills carrier we all went to Village in evening rain in evening staid all night at Dwyers</p> <p>Fri 1 Beautiful. M. Coingher and M. Sills went home</p> <p>Sat 2 Fine</p> <p>Sun 3 Fine went to mass and took Robby to Vespers</p> <p>Mon 4 Fine washed washed the bullore forehead seen Mrs J. Perry called</p> <p>Tu 5 Warm. made a bol of hard soap Mary's old shop burnt</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">August</span></h2> <p>Wed 6 Fine wash soap</p> <p>Thu 7 Fine made soap early and took Robby Mary and Jansie to see the show</p> <p>Fri 8 Fine</p> <p>Sat 9 Fine. James Russell called</p> <p>Sun 10 Fine went to Mass and Vespers</p> <p>Mon 11 Fine. washed</p> <p>Tu 12 Fine cool day ironed went. Village got home for apron and Sonny Ladyers forward</p> <p>Wed 13 Fine cool day Mrs H. took Robby to a Pienie M. Walsh staid at Dwyer and I staid at home all night the first time in 1 weeks</p> <p>Thu 14 Warm and windy went to Village twice</p> <p>Fri 15 Fine day baked</p> <p>Sat 16 Beautiful day cool</p> <p>Sun 17 Beautiful day went to Mass and took Robby Mary' and children came over and took dinner and staid all night M Welsh staid all night and I staid home</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">August</span></h2> <p>Mon 18 Fine day washed heavy rain in the afternoon and all night M Welsh staid all night at Mary' and I staid home</p> <p>Tu 19 Beautiful day over to Mary's all the the afternoon M. sick</p> <p>Wed 20 Beautiful day. Mary's better Mrs Russell came and staid till evening Mrs Fraser and Mrs Goodson called went home with Mrs Russell and then went to Village</p> <p>Thu 21 Fine day went Village in evening Mother making soft soap</p> <p>Fri 22 Fine sewed apron all day</p> <p>Sa 23 Fine cool day baked Mrs Neely took tea</p> <p>Sun 24 Beautiful day went to Mass and Vespers took Robby and Mary for a walk</p> <p>Mon 25 Fine cool day washed Mr and Mrs McNeill called</p> <p>T 26 Cool day ironed</p> <p>We 27 called on Mrs Slav and Mrs McKenty Mys scoll and Miss Johnny there</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">August</span></h2> <p>Wed 21 Fine day Mrs McKenty staid afternoon Ms Neely took dinner</p> <p>Thu 28 Fine James Russell called M. and I took tea at Slavins</p> <p>Fri 29 Beautiful day Mrs Slavin Miss Scoll and Miss Johnson and Mrs Fraser took tea</p> <p>Sat 30 Fine day</p> <p>Sun 31 Dull cloudy went to Mass Mrs Howes and Tyrrill at Dwyers</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">September</span></h2> <p>Sep 1 Mon Fine day washed James Russell called in afternoon went to M</p> <p>Tu 2 Fine Mrs Russell and girl and two children staid all night</p> <p>Wed 3 Dull rainy morning Mrs Russell and family went home made hard soap</p> <p>Thu 4 Beautiful day Mal Joushood staid all night heavy rain in afternoon</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">September</span></h2> <p>Fri 5 Cool dull day</p> <p>Sat 6 Fine day went to Village. and helped Mary and to make Plens pressed for Russell staid evening</p> <p>Sun 7 Cool. dull went to Mass but no Mass Margaret and child dress took dormin and staid afternoon Mrs Tyrrill staid afternoon and took tea took Robby and Mary and Jansie for a walk coming to rain in evening</p> <p>M 8 Fine day washed cut and pried dress went to shop in evening</p> <p>Tu 9 Fine day ironed sewed in afternoon</p> <p>W. 10 Fine day Mrs Green staid afternoon and all night Mrs Tyrrill at Dwyers</p> <p>Thu 11 Fine clear day Mrs Green went away. Mrs Wright staid afternoon</p> <p>Fri 12 Very hot. baked Ellen Rennie called rain in the night</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">Sep</span></h2> <p>Sat 13 cold and chilly finished ironed dress</p> <p>Sun 14 Chilly day went to mass. Mother went to Wilsons went to Margarets</p> <p>Mon 14 Cool rain in afternoon washed Mrs Fraser took dinner and staid all night the soldiers camped in the palace green</p> <p>Tue 15 Clean and windy Mrs Fraser went home made soap block Robby and Mary to Mellovilly to see soldiers</p> <p>Wed 16 Fine day made soap Alvaretta Flynn called went to Village</p> <p>Thu 17 Beautiful day made soap M. came over and left her baby</p> <p>Fri 18 Rain</p> <p>Sa 19 Clear cool Mrs Powey came went to the abo the village to see the soldiers stopped at M. and Mother and Powers and I came home Mrs Sweeney called and I Isabell and Robby and Dennis came up Powers went Marg's</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">September</span></h2> <p>Sun 20 Beautiful Robby and Dennie and Mary and I went to Mass Marg and children took dinner had a dream with Robby and Dennis and Rob Dwyer James Russell called James Sweeney staid the evening and Mr and Mrs Slavins</p> <p>Mon 21 Washed early took Robby and Mary to see the soldiers James Russell called in the afternoon took Robby and many to Rouses to see the soldiers Father started for Toronto Mary and Isabell went to station with him commenced raining in the evening</p> <p>Tue 22 Cool went to Village to the Davies in evening Marg' staid for tea</p> <p>Wed 23 Beautiful day Isabell and boys went home the soldiers went away</p> <p>Thu 24 Rain father came home in the morning train</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">September</span></h2> <p>Fri 26 Fine clear day Mr Russell staid the afternoon</p> <p>Sat 27 Very hot. baked Webby helped to wash blase at Mr chills took tea</p> <p>Sun 28 Very hot went to Man Marg' came over</p> <p>Mon 29 Rain nearly all day washed</p> <p>Tue 30 Cool washed feather Sicks James Russell took tea and Marg' left her baby till she went to village went to village in evening</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">Oct</span></h2> <p>Wed 1 Fine day mad cold up and ironed all day</p> <p>Thu 2 Dull gloomy day made Pear preserves</p> <p>Fri 3 Cool and cloudy Mrs Russell and Miss Jennings called Mother went to Frome with G. Sills went to Hows in evening</p> <p>Sat 4 Rain all day</p> <p>Sun 5 Gloomy day went to Mass Mrs Tyrrell at Dwyers</p> <p>Mon 6 Cold dull washed James Russell and Jennings called</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">October</span></h2> <p>Tues 7 Cold and clear ironed</p> <p>Wed 8 Fine warm day served Mary. dress Mary went to Russell</p> <p>Thu 9 Beautiful day</p> <p>Wed 10 Miss Russell other Miss Jennings staid the afternoon and Mrs Russell came at night</p> <p>Fri 10 Fine day Mother came home with Mr Sells colored Black. went to Russells in evening staid at home all night</p> <p>Sat 11 Warm and cloudy the two Mrs Russell took dinner Mrs Fraser and Mrs Wilson called</p> <p>Sun 12 Rain nearly all day went to Mass John McKenty Belle Robby and Jansie came up Mrs Russell staid the evening</p> <p>Mon 13 Clear washed John McKenty Robby and Jansie went home</p> <p>Tu 14 Beautiful day made apple jelly Mary and Bethea packed books show day</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">October</span></h2> <p>Tues 14 Bethea Mary and I went to Marg' in evening Mrs Tyrrill and Kelly Allan there</p> <p>Wed 15 Splendid day. show G Sills called are fine Rennie</p> <p>Thu 16 Cloudy windy day Mrs McNeill called Marg' staid afternoon</p> <p>Fri 17 Clear and cold Mrs Toby staid for dinner colored blast Mefs Jennings called</p> <p>Sat 18 High towed rain in afternoon J McKenty came up went to Village in evening</p> <p>Sun 19 Rain all day staid home from Mass John McKenty Bethea and Margaret went to church and got the baby baptized Marg' and children staid McKenty and Mle Jennning went home Mr Russell took tea and staid all evening very dark. rainy to Mary</p> <p>Mon 20 Rain all day washed</p> <p>Tue 21 Clear in went to C. farms and sigmed mortgage</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">October</span></h2> <p>Tue 21 Mrs Cuthell took dinner Mrs Grenne staid all May</p> <p>Wed 22 Cold windy ironed all day</p> <p>Thu 23 Cloudy commenced packing up Jahey Richey and finney came up falery and Richey went to Mary's with men commenced rain in evening. washed</p> <p>Fri 24 Clear and cool packing up all day Mrs Russell called Went to Village with Richey</p> <p>Sat 25 Clear and cold Jahey and Richey went home James Russell staid all evening went to Howey</p> <p>Sun 26 Cloudy and cool went to Mass at 7. Ass</p> <p>Mon 27 Rain in forenoon clear in evening Mrs Fraser called Mary went to Toronto went to station work here.</p> <p>Tu 28 Disagreeable day</p> <p>Wed 29 Cloudy ironed Mrs Russell took dinner</p> <p>Thu 30 Cold Mother not well</p> <p>Fri 31 Cloudy cold day Mother went over to Dwyers snow at dregh</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">November</span></h2> <p>Sat 1 Beautiful day went to mass Mother not well Mrs Rennie called went to see Alvaretta Fly</p> <p>Sun 2 Went to Mass commenced to Rain James Russell staid the evening went to Marg' Mrs Howes there</p> <p>Mon 3</p> <p>Tus 4 Cold and cloudy Mr and Mrs Whiteman came Mrs Whiteman went to Hay Bay and Mr Whiteman staid all night</p> <p>Wed 5 Cold and cloudy the Whitemans went away Mrs Wright staid for dinner</p> <p>Thu 6 {1 blank page}</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>{timeskip from previous page from December 6th, 1873 to January 1st, 1874}</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">January</span></h2> <p>Thu 1 Mother was laid in the vault. Jahey Isabella Robby and Mrs Mace went home John McKenty and Bethea staid may Welsh staid the afternoon and went wete Mr Tyrrill in evening</p> <p>Fri 2 Dreary day John McKenty and the rest went to Mass in morning and there went home Maggy Welsh staid all night</p> <p>Sat 3 Dull dreary day packed up bed and other things John went up on evening train</p> <p>Sun 4 Fine day Mary and I went to Mass Mr Perry called. and May Sills came and staid all night</p> <p>Mo 5 Fine and clear Mrs Melleville came washed</p> <p>Tu 6 Epiphany. stormy snow Mary went to mass May Welsh called in evening commenced to rain in evening</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">January</span></h2> <p>Wed 7 Rain all day ironed all day</p> <p>Thu 8 Rain part of the day James Russell came in afternoon went to M. in evening</p> <p>Fri 9 Fine clear day Mrs Melleville came and washed bed clothes a girl evening all</p> <p>Sat 10 Wild day</p> <p>Sun 11 Clear went to mass went to Marg' and took little Mary home Mrs Howes there</p> <p>Mon 12 Fine day washed</p> <p>Tues 13 Very cold ironed in the afternoon Mary and I spent the evening at Mrs McNeilly Mag Welsh staid all night</p> <p>Wed 14 Very cold Mrs Russell called G B Sills called</p> <p>Thu 15 Cold</p> <p>Fri 16</p> <p>Sat 17</p> <p>Su 18 Cold went to mass</p> <p>Mo 19 Cold washed</p> <p>Tu 20 Rain</p> <p>Wed 21 Rain went to Village</p> <p>Thu 22 Very windy went to Village Mrs Mr Kenty staid for to Mr and Mrs Slavin called for her</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">January</span></h2> <p>Fri 23 Cold Mrs McNeill and Miss Daverne called</p> <p>Sat 24 Snow Ellen Reiner called</p> <p>Sun 25 Fine no mass took little mary home Mrs Howes over</p> <p>Mo 26 Cold snow in aftern.</p> <p>Tu 27 Fine day</p> <p>Wed 28 snow Miss Beison called</p> <p>Thu 29 Very cold</p> <p>Fri 30 intensely cold went to Hay Bay with Ellen Reiner</p> <p>Sat 31 Very cold went to Rense with Cellem</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">February</span></h2> <p>Su 1 Very cold staid in all day J. Russell staid the afternoon</p> <p>Mo 2 Intensely cold Ellen Rennie Mrs Cuthell and I went to Bairds and staid till evening went Russells with Mrs Cuthell and staid all night</p> <p>Tu 3 Came home with J Russell Mrs Powers back dinner</p> <p>Tu 4 Frosty</p> <p>We 5 Frosty ironed</p> <p>Thu 6 Cold Annie Neilson took dinner</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">February</span></h2> <p>Frid 7 Cofd</p> <p>Sat 8 Cold made lunch Jnid went Village went l Margaret widower</p> <p>Sun 9 Frosty staid from mass vouch Willan and Wallis and Heyone called brought Mary home in evening</p> <p>Mon 10 Washed. snow Mrs Tyrrell called in even went to Mary' with her</p> <p>Fri 11 Fine day</p> <p>Wed 12 Fine John came down on the morning train and went back in evening train</p> <p>Thu 13 Fine took up the carpets</p> <p>Fri 14 Washed George Harrison and wife staid Jordine</p> <p>Sat 15 Cold Ellen Revere staid all day Isabell and Robby and baby came up</p> <p>Sun 16 Fine staid from Mass fine and Ellen went home after dinner. Robby Lakey drove us to Russells. Maury McNeills and Welshy went over with Mary in evening</p> <p>Mon 17 Fine Mr and Mrs J Russell took dinner J. McKenty came up Mr Welsh and the two Mrs Russells came to say good bye</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">February</span></h2> <p>Mon 17 Father, Mary and I went to Station for Toronto. J. McKenty and Isabell and Uncle Jinney came to see us off started on the 50 M staid and got to Toronto at half past Twelve at night</p> <p>Tues 18 Fine day two men pored the gas and and walis pipes J. Russell called</p> <p>Wed 19 Dull day Mrs Burns</p> <p>Thu 20 Fine Mr and Mrs Grey staid in the evening</p> <p>Frid 21 Dull the stain carpet laid</p> <p>Sat 22 Show in evening fine in evening John and I took a walk down Goring St</p> <p>Tue 23 Fine went to mine &amp; O mass Father and John to ten O Clock MacNamara</p> <p>Mo 24 Fair and cold John went on his trip</p> <p>Tue 25 Cold and dude went down to Goring</p> <p>We 26 Cold and dreary</p> <p>Thu 27 Cold Mrs Rooney called</p> <p>Fri 28 Fine Mrs Walsh and Mrs Walls called</p> <p>Sat 29 Beautiful day went dower sheet</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">March</span></h2> <p>Mon 1 Lovely day went to ten O Clock mass in the afternoon John Rennie called and we went for a walk Mr and Mrs Burns called in evening</p> <p>Mon 2 Fine washed went called down street M. Jennings</p> <p>Tues 3 Dull day rain in afternoon.</p> <p>Wed 4 Fair John Ruth were and wife called went down Udery St</p> <p>Thu 5 Fine clear day Miss Donaline called</p> <p>Fri 6 Cold. some Mrs MacNamara called Mary and I went to Post Office and there to Vespers at Cathedral</p> <p>Sat 7 Cold wind went down to Young St John came home at night</p> <p>Su 8 Dreary day J and J went to ten OClock May</p> <p>Mo 9 Fine day washed</p> <p>Tue 10 Mrs Tyrrell came at night Cold day</p> <p>Wed 11 Very cold went to Vespers in evening</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">March</span></h2> <p>Thu 12 Dull went down She Street</p> <p>Fri 13 Nice day</p> <p>Sat 14 Cold dreary went down</p> <p>Sun 15 Clear went to Mass Mrs Tyrrell here</p> <p>Mon 16 Clear washed</p> <p>Thu 17 Dull in morning rain afternoon St Patricks Mass in Cathedral guard procession</p> <p>Wed 18 Rain in afternoon</p> <p>Thu 19 Fine day</p> <p>Fri 20 The archbishop howe fireworks at Cathedral mary Mrs Tyrrell and I went to Vespers in evening</p> <p>Sat 21 Beautiful day went to mass and down Street in morning Mabellan Mag Rushven came in evening Isa and I went down St at night</p> <p>Sun 22 Clear day Mrs Tyrrill took Ruthvery to mass Mary and John went to vespers the Rushvent went to Mitro poletar</p> <p>Mo 23 Very cold Mary and Ruthvery went up Young St Mrs Tyrrell sewn Dress</p> <p>Tu 24 Cold Mary Black and two children came Mrs Tyrrell went to Asylum wila went away there on cars</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">March</span></h2> <p>Wed 25 Cold Ruthvens went away washed Mrs Mackand called rain evening</p> <p>Thu 26 went drownd</p> <p>Fri 27 Fine day</p> <p>Sat 28 Fine went Home St</p> <p>Sun 29 Palin Jurin got John Jove Archbishop</p> <p>Mon 30 Cold Carpenter came to work Mrs Jenning and daughter called</p> <p>Fri 31 Cold Carpenter to wr in drawing room</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">April</span></h3> <p>Wed 1 Cold</p> <p>Thu 2 Fine day went to Mass</p> <p>Frid 3 Friday went to Vespers and Stations in afternoon</p> <p>Sat 4 Cold went to Mass papered the dining room in afternoon Miss Jenning staid for tia I laid the stair carpet</p> <p>Sun 5 Ester went to mass John and I went to Vespers in afternoon</p> <p>Mon 6 snow in afternoon</p> <p>Mon 6 Fine washed Slavin and Gester called John went to Napanee in the him to remover Mothers removing</p> <p>Thu 7 Fine May Died I called on Donalee and Walls and Rooney's</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">April</span></h2> <p>Wed 7 John and Sahiy came home with mothers remains Barnes there</p> <p>Thu 8 Dull chilly day Burns came in Morn we all went to Carvery Mothers was laid in</p> <p>Frid 10 Fine Lakey Mary and I went to Bro Arnold's and Warehouse from Mare</p> <p>Sat 11 And W Ryan came in evening</p> <p>Sat 11 Snow Bro Arnold Lakey and I started on the Yach train got in Kingston at Ralf pass 2 stripped at Dolany Robby Lakey waiting for us took dinner at Dolans got in Sydinks a fin evening John all was</p> <p>Sun 12 Clear and Cold no Mass in Sydenhias May Ryan called in evening</p> <p>Mon 13 Fine day wrote letters Miss Rolan yearing at Laheys</p> <p>Tu 14 served all day went to macy &amp; miss Slaom Her</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">April</span></h2> <p>Wed 15 Rain in morning windy all day May Ryan came in afternoon Isabell and I went to Mrs Ryan</p> <p>Thu 16 Saved all day thunder storm in evening</p> <p>Fri 17 Snow in forenoon went to afternoon start for over</p> <p>Sat 18 Beautiful day ever made cake Isa and went to Barcher</p> <p>Sun 19 Beautiful day went to Mass with Jabey Isabell Dennis Robby and Jainsie</p> <p>Sun 19 Mrs Mace came in afternoon Isa and I took a short wack J Gary and wife and John Keely and May Ryan came in evening we all went over to Mass for a short time</p> <p>Mon 20 Cold rain started for Kingston in stage with Salsey and Mrs Mace stopped at Mrs Dermotty Sahey John McKenty and I took dinner got to McKenty at 4 6 cts found all will</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">April</span></h2> <p>Thu 21 Dull cold day with all day</p> <p>Wed 22 Cold clear went to barn and bay with children</p> <p>Thu 23 Cold. clear John took me to station got to Napanee at 4 PM found for and children well</p> <p>Fri 24 Margaret went to McKenty went to station with her Mrs Fraser in and out Mrs J Bliwell called</p> <p>Sat 25 Cold no one in but John Gleeson</p> <p>Sun 26 Snow in morning warm and clear in evening Mrs Hows called in afternoon</p> <p>Mon 27 Cold washed</p> <p>Tu 28 Cold froze went to Russell in the evening</p> <p>Wed 29 Very cold</p> <p>Thu 30 Milder went Village to get dress and hat Beihias baby loom</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">May</span></h3> <p>Fri 1 Robby Lahey and boy came up after the cow</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">May</span></h2> <p>Sat 2 Beautiful day. They drove the cow away and G Jimmy went with there Mrs Fraser and Vain alstine Nellie Wilson and Walter Fraser staid evening</p> <p>Sun 3 Beautiful day Robby and I went to mass after dine took the children for a walk Mrs Howe called</p> <p>Mon 4 Fair day Mrs McNeill called went to Village in evening</p> <p>Tu 5 Fair washed went to Village up for M H.</p> <p>Wed 6 Fine Mrs Russell staid for tea M Welsh came and cut out R. Goat</p> <p>Thu 7 Cool day Jimmy came home in cars went to Village for dress M Welsh came and staid all night</p> <p>Fri 8 Warm M Welsh went away had toothache in evening</p> <p>Sat 9 Warm. Windy went to Market in evening Father Mackey called</p> <p>Su 10 Fine warm day went to Mass Bean came in afternoon</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">May</span></h2> <p>Su 10 Mr and Mrs Slavin and horse carriage afternoon went to Currying ground with Footy Fraser and children for a walk</p> <p>Mo 11 Windy cook washed Christy Keilmurray called and Ellen Rennie staid for a few minute</p> <p>Tu 12 Warm James Russell called and Tom Welsh came in Mrs Hosey called Mary came home on cars Mr Hows called</p> <p>Wed 13 Warm ironed in evening went to Mrs Neills</p> <p>Thu 14 Cool Mary went to Mass and I took the train for McKenty got to John met me at the station found Bettia and baby well</p> <p>Fri 15 Fine day served went to bay for coney</p> <p>Sat 16 Fine day rain after</p> <p>Su 17 Fine went to Words with the childron and end Anns</p> <p>Mo 18 Fine served all day</p> <p>Tu 19 Fine</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>May</p> <p>Wed 20 Fine Aunt Nancy went to Bash with old Mrs MkKinly and Robert</p> <p>Thu 21 Rain John went to Blacksmith shop</p> <p>Fri 22 Fine</p> <p>Sat 23 Fine John went to Knight a letter from Toronto</p> <p>Sun 24 Warm Tom McDermott and Sandy Winks went home Johnny and Mary and Mag and I went with Ann as far as floating bay Johnny drove Jim Drainan and Johnson &amp; Anne to McK{cut off}</p> <p>{second page}</p> <p>May</p> <p>Mon 25 Rain girl not home Bethia and I done her work</p> <p>Tue 26 Drizzy rain</p> <p>Wed 27 Beautiful day the girl came home Mrs Nugent came in afternoon</p> <p>Thu 28 Fine wrote to Isa Johnny Bobby and Jimmy went to Post Off horse fun away</p> <p>Fri 29 Fine went to bay to gather cones with May a My</p> <p>Sat 30 Beautiful day after dinner John drove me to Kingston took the stage to Sydenham stopped at McDermott for a few minutes got to Sydenham at 7 found all well</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>June</p> <p>Sun 31 Very sultry thunder shower before dinner Mrs Mace came in Mag Ryan came in the evening went for a walk took tea at Macy James s leg very painful Isabell and I went to see Dr rainy</p> <p>June Mon 1 Cool and dull James better Mrs Mace and Mrs Ryan {illegible} in to see him</p> <p>Tue 2 took a walk with Mag Ryan in evening</p> <p>Tues 2 Fine sewed all day took a walk with Mag Ryan a horse ran away no one hurt</p> <p>{second page}</p> <p>June</p> <p>Wed 3 Cloudy Robby Johnny drove me to Napanee found all well went to village in evening</p> <p>Thu 4 Warm Cloudy John came on the midnight train and went away on the noon train for the Old Country Jim Rennie came in to see John Robby Lahay and Jimmy and I went to Station to see him off Robby Lahay went home very sultry</p> <p>Fri 5 very sultry packing case all day J Russell called</p> <p>Sat 6 Rain in forenoon clear in afternoon</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>June</p> <p>Fri 7 Margt and Mary &amp; Jansie went to Ma{illegible} light shower Robby and I staid Mrs {illegible} and J Gleeson came Marg and Children and I went for a walk in Graveyard Robby and I went to Russells</p> <p>Mon 8 Warm went to Village in forenoon and in afternoon too called on Mrs Slavin Isabell and Robby and Maggy came up Mrs Hows came</p> <p>{second page}</p> <p>June</p> <p>Tue 9 fine got up at three O clock Isabell and Mag and I went to Station started at 6 got in Toronto at half past 12 Father at Station</p> <p>Wed 10 Warm unpacked trunk</p> <p>Thu 11 Cool made washstand</p> <p>Fri 12 Cool got in case of K{illegible}</p> <p>Sat 13 Fine cool day cleaned up made fries went Y{illegible}</p> <p>Sun 14 Beautiful Mag and I went to Mass. 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For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Jean Barker Diary & Transcription, 1926 Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Jean Barker Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Courtesy of the Archival and Special Collections, University of Guelph Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1926 Language A language of the resource English Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant 20th Century, Brant County, Paris, Ontario Date Created Date of creation of the resource. January 1, 1926 Medium The material or physical carrier of the resource. Scanned Manuscript & Typed Transcription UG Transcription Progress Scripto transcription progress Done Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>The</p> <p>Canadian</p> <p>Pocket</p> <p>Diary</p> <p>1926</p> <p>Published By</p> <p>The Brown Brothers, Limited</p> <p>Manufacturing Stationers</p> <p>Toronto</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>January, Friday 1, 1926 Started the new years at Mr. Cochrane's by having lunch and then three dances with {Ernie?}. Marjotie and Mildred came home with us and stayed till after breakfast. Cousin Eva, Melville and Unlce Tom spent the day with us. Cousin Melville, Lou, Dan and I went to Wisharts' at night. Eleanor was there.</p> <p>Saturday 2</p> <p>Cousin Eva, Lou, Dan and I were to town this morning and got there in the car, although there is a snow-bank at our gate. Lou and I went to bed about 8 o'clock and Cousin Eva didn't come up until half-past one - Radio, I guess.</p> <p>Saturday 3</p> <p>Lou went to church with Jack to-night and Cousin Melville was to meet Marjorie. Ernie came later and brought some {Guernsey?} milk. It sure is good. He went with Dan and I to take Cousin Eva and Uncle Tom in. Used the car once more this winter.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>January Monday 3 1926</p> <p>Ernie gave me his last year's Diary to read last night and I have been reading it between jobs to-day. Lou and I cut up {Citrons} this afternoon.</p> <p>Tuesday 5</p> <p>Recieved letters from Margaret and Jessie. They write as if Bill were not going back to Chicago. The weather was quite mild today, almost like spring.</p> <p>Wednesday 6</p> <p>Colder to-day again. Heard selections from Chu-Chin-Chow over the radio to-night. Just before I went to bed, Cousin Melville and Eleanor phoned. They were at Burrill's</p> <p>January Thursday 7 1926</p> <p>Lou, Dan and I were to town this afternoon- in the car again. Saw Mary Depew. Jack came after supper with an invitation for Lou and I to go to Mrs. Johnny Hutchinson's to-morrow night.</p> <p><br /> Friday 9</p> <p>Jack came for Lou and I and took us to Hutchinson's: Had a good time but missed Ernie. Snow-storm coming home. Got to bed at 3.45</p> <p>Saturday 9</p> <p>Did the dusting this afternoon and there was the largest flock of small birds in the field, south of the house. Heard a fine band concert from KO.K.A after supper; They played the "The Jolly Copper-Smith", also part of the "Mikado".</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>January Sunday 10 1926</p> <p>Carl phoned about noon to-day, saying Ernie was sick with the cold, so wouldn't be down to-night. He went home with Roscoe last night. Jack came as usual.</p> <p>Monday 11</p> <p>Mother received a card from Mrs. Webster at Winnipeg as they have started on their journey. Started to make a dress for Lou after dinner.</p> <p>Tuesday 12</p> <p>Stayed up at night to hear the old time dance music from new york, over the radio from 10 till 11. It was fine but not much fun just listening to it,</p> <p>January Wednesday 13 1926</p> <p>Went to the mail to-day for the first time in days. After dinner, Lou, Mother and I went to Mrs. Mc Crows' to see Bob.</p> <p>Thursday 14</p> <p>It was just like fairy-land this morning outside, when everything was covered with frost and the sun came up. Didn't get to bed until almost midnight, as Mother and I listened to a good Radio Concert. Heard "All Through The Night", twice.</p> <p>Friday 15</p> <p>Put car in the far barn for the winter. Phoned to Mrs. Buck and Ernie has been sick all week but was out of bed when I called so he talked to me for a few minutes. Heard some good Radio again and got to bed at 11.40</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>January Saturday 16 1926</p> <p>Went to town with Dan about dinner time and we brought Eleanor home with us. Marjorie phoned in the evening and Mrs. Weber let Papa know that we got 2nd in the Oat Competition.</p> <p>Sunday 17</p> <p>A lovely mild day. Cousin Melville walked out in the morning and Ernie came down after dinner. They took some pictures. Roscoe came down in the evening to take Ernie back to work, so Dan took Elanor and Cousin Melville and Lou and Jack. Ernie and I drove Roe's horse to Bendemere. It know how to go slow alright.</p> <p>Monday 18</p> <p>A nasty wet day but mild. Mr. Black was up for a while after supper. He expects to get a job next month.</p> <p>January Tuesday 19 1926</p> <p>Well, we got a surprise to-day when Dan came up with a load of wood and said Black's had moved out! And he never said a word last night. Jack phoned to Lou in the afternoon and I didn't have to answer the phone, for the first time since we've known him.</p> <p>Wednesday 20</p> <p>The 22nd anniversary of Cousin Myrtle and Will's wedding and they cel-ebrated by spending it here. Cousin Myrtle enjoyed the Radio concert from Buffalo, heard Jack Little from 4.00 to 4.30. Jack was here in the evening and Eleanor and Cousin Melville Phoned.</p> <p>Thursday 21</p> <p>Went to town with Dan this morning and saw Olive at the Junction. We also saw Ernie delivering milk. He phoned at night to see if we were going skating Saturday, as Eleanor had told him we were.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>January Friday 22 1926</p> <p>Tried out our new ice-cream freezer and has some ice cream for supper. Didn't get to bed until 12.15, was listening to the Radio. Heard the Hewitt Humourists from Buffalo again, also Jack Little.</p> <p>Saturday 23</p> <p>The usual programms of baking, etc. I didn't even have to go for the mail, as Dan went after it. Heard Jack Little's last performance at Buffalo for several months over the Radio.</p> <p>Sunday 24</p> <p>Started to read "Ben Hur" over again. Jack and Ernie were here in the evening. Ernie brought the pictures he took a week ago and a couple were rather funny.</p> <p>January Monday 25 1926</p> <p>There is a pond in the field by the barn, so Lou and I tried it our after dinner and skated for a while. Was tired at nigth so went to bed early.</p> <p>Tuesday 26</p> <p>Mother invited Mr. and Mrs. Pher and the family over for the evening and they seemed to enjoy the Radio. To bed about one o'clock</p> <p>Wednesday 27</p> <p>A nice clear day but cold. Lou and I were skating again in the afternoon.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>January Thursday 28 1926</p> <p>An awful stormy day and cold. Mother and papa were invited to a party at Mrs. Cochrane's to-night but she called it off.</p> <p>Friday 29</p> <p>Almost as cold as ever. Dan went for the mail but didn't get any. Stayed up for the Hewitt Humorist's concert on the Radio at night and they went to 11.15 on account of international test week. Also heard some songs from the "Mikado"</p> <p>Saturday 30</p> <p>Some surprise when I got up for it was like spring. Went to town this afternoon with Dan and mother in the bob-sleighs. Saw Eleanor and mother and I walked up the hill with her as Dan had to go on and get a load of oil-cake. Mother bought some new music.</p> <p>January Sunday 31 1926</p> <p>Ernie phoned at noon, wanting me to go to his mother's for supper, Mrs.Weir from the states was there. He came after me with "Queen" and I surely spent a pleasant t evening with them all. Sleet storm coming home. Jack was here so Ernie came in for a little while, we were just in time for the ice-cream!</p> <p>February Monday 1</p> <p>Wash day as usual. Went for the mail over the snow-banks but came home through the field. Put some pictures in my new album after I finished the old one. Didn't go to bed until I got to the end of "Ben Hur".</p> <p><br /> Tuesday 2</p> <p>Had to answer the phone befoe I was dressed. It was Ernie wanting us to go to Mr. Birley's to skate at night. Jack and Roscoe took Lou and I, and the rest of the family went to Cockrane's. We had a a dandy time skating on the river and after at the house, dancing some, eating chocolate and lunch.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>February Wednesday 3 1926</p> <p>Went for the mail and received one of those "Good-luck" letters which have been going around lately and which I immediately burned, and also fifty cents for the small bundle of Carpet Rag Balls, Lou and I sent on Saturday</p> <p>Thursday 4</p> <p>Finished the night chores without having to put on the lights gor the first time since last fall. Ernie phoned to let us know that the Show "the Freshman" is to-morrow night.</p> <p>Friday 5</p> <p>Jack came for Lou and I and we met Ernie in town then went to see Harold Loyd in "The Freshman", which was good but not quite as funny as "Hot Water". After the show, Jack took Ernie part way home. We were home before mother and papa had gone to bed.</p> <p>February Saturday 6 1926</p> <p>Did some baking, then went for the mail. After dinner, I had to write some letters for papa and listened to the radio while I was doing it. Somebody phoned and wanted to know if "Lester", the pianist at Buffalo, was a man or a woman so he had to speak for himself.</p> <p>Sunday 7</p> <p>Cousin Jim and Josie, Irene and Miss Nelson came as far as Mrs. McCrow's in their car, then walked down for dinner. Jack came in the afternoon and the folks didn't leave till after 5. Ernie got her for supper and we spent the evening listening to the Radio.</p> <p>Monday 8</p> <p>Just as we were eating dinner, Roscoe came in after the apparatus to set saws. He is helping Mr. Pifher get some wood cut. Lou and I racked out our old knitting machine and spilled all the junk off the table {letting?} it down the back stairs.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>February Tuesday 9 1926</p> <p>Dan walked out for the mail while I was trying to make some cookies. He brought us a letter from Jessie. I got a big number of one sock knit in the afternoon. Some speed, but I was late in starting and then had to count stiches. To bed early but Lou and I got laughing. Joke??</p> <p>Wednesday 10</p> <p>Didn't go for the mail again, as Dan had to track the road after the snow storm. Went to Cunningham's at night to skate, but we were too cold so played cards instead. Had a good time and a wonderful drive there and back with Ernie even if it was cold. Home about three o'clock.</p> <p><br /> Thursday 11</p> <p>Real cold but went to town in the afternoon with Lou and Dan. Took the bob-sleighs. We bought several Valentine's and another new piece of music, "Moonlight and Roses." Didn't stay up to hear all the usual Thursday night. Radio concert of the {Clicquot Club Eskimos}.</p> <p><br /> February Friday 12 1926</p> <p>Made two trips to the mail-box before dinner. Mr. and Mrs. Buck and the family came down for the evening, Andy Leishman was with them too. The Radio worked pretty good but there were a lot of speeches, on account of Lincoln's birthday.</p> <p>Saturday 13</p> <p>Went for the mail at noon and got a pretty Valentine from Ernie, the first fancy one I ever got. Jack came after Lou and I to go to the rink at night. Ernie went too and I had several good skates with him. The four of us walked to the sheds after and had a feed of chocolate bars on the way.</p> <p>Sunday 14</p> <p>St. Valentine's day once more. Ernie Cochrane phoned in the afternoon and tried to fool me as to which Ernie was speaking. Jack and Ernie were here in the evening and we heard a sermon on "Ideal Wives" from Buffallo, also Anna Case sang</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>February Monday 15 1926</p> <p>Received another Valentine but I do not know who this one is from. Did some more knitting in the afternoon and have three pairs of socks done.</p> <p>Tuesday 16</p> <p>Still another Valentine but the one this morning was from Hamilton, from Jess, I suppose. We each got one. Heard that actor John Drew, over the Radio from new york during the Ever Ready Hour at night.</p> <p>Wednesday 17</p> <p>Lou found out from Eleanor that she and Cousin Melville were the ones who sent the Valentine I got on Monday. Used the old knitting machine again in the afternoon.</p> <p>February Thursday 18 1926</p> <p>Some snow-storm during the night and it snowed all day. Jack and Ernie were here at night and the five of us played "500", After we had some ice-cream, we sang the new pieces, then Lou and Jack and Ernie and I danced a little bit before they left for home.</p> <p>Friday 19</p> <p>Did some baking in the morning, Dan drove the team for the mail, to track the road. The usual cleaning and dusting after dinner and listened to some good Radio concerts at night until eleven then tried to get to bed without Lou hearing.</p> <p>Saturday 20</p> <p>Got a letter from Alberta when I went for the mail. Only four cows to milk now, some holiday. Went to town with mother and Dan in the bob-sleighs in the afternoon and brought out Eleanor, Cousin Melville and Carrie. To bed about one after playing cards and dancing some.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>February Sunday 21 1926</p> <p>We weren't up very early this morning, Eleanor woke me up by coming in the room, she couldn't sleep. Spent a quiet day and Jack and Ernie were here at night. Dan took Eleanor and Cousin Melville in, then Ernie took Cousin Carrie home later when he went. To bed shortly after one</p> <p>Monday 22</p> <p>Received a nice letter from Mary D. and she seems to be having a good time but I wouldn't trade places with her. Finished knitting socks in the afternoon, started one of the books Eleanor brought out, "Under the Country Sky" by Grace Richmond. To bed at 9.30 for a change.</p> <p>Tuesday 23</p> <p>Mother and papa went up to Mr. Buck's for the evening to a Euchre party, leaving us three kids alone for the first time in ages... Read a little, talked to Marjorie over the phone for a few minutes and listened to Radio.</p> <p>February Wednesday 24 1926</p> <p>A wonderful morning and I had a nice walk to the mail-box. Got a letter from Helen Milne. Finished the book I was reading and went to bed at 10.34 but woke up at half-past one so went down to her some of the all-night concert of popular music from Buffalo. Mother and I listened until 3, then to bed again.</p> <p><br /> Thursday 25</p> <p>One nasty wet day and windy too. I cut and sewed carpet rags between jobs all day. Went to bed in good time.</p> <p>Friday 26</p> <p>Radio was dead when we tried it in the afternoon. The whole family went to a dance at Mr. Buck's at night. Had a good time and come nice dances, specifically with Ernie. Didn't get home till late or rather early. Ernie gave me 2 pictures of him and the team.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>February Saturday 27 1926</p> <p>Was wake at 6 o'clock but needless to say, didn't get up that early. Did the usual Saturday morning's work and went to town in the afternoon and I was all through milking and had my dress changed before they arrived home.</p> <p>Sunday 28</p> <p>Spent a dead day without the Radio. Was reading most of the time. At night Jack and Ernie came and that made up for the rest of the day. Saw the end of February and the beginining of March and at bed at 12.30.</p> <p>March Monday 1</p> <p>It was raining when I got up but it didn't last very long. Eleanor phoned at noon and she didn't feel any the worse for going to the dance the other night. Did some sewing in the afternoon.</p> <p>March Tuesday 2 1926</p> <p>Mother phoned to Bernice about the Radio when she was in Paris to-day so we're hoping we get it fixed soon. Have started to read "Light of the Western Stars" by Jane Grey.</p> <p>Wednesday 3</p> <p>A cold stormy day and Dan got the mail when he tracked to road. Went to Eleanor's at night, left the horses at Burrill's. Cousin Carrie and Melville, Marten, Roscoe and Ernie were there and we played cards, etc. Cousin Carrie got the prize in "500". Had a good time and we all walked as far as {Burill's?} together after. Home at 2.15 after a cold drive.</p> <p>Thursday 4</p> <p>A bright clear day but cold. Was sewing all afternoon. Mr. Morton arrived at night with his wood-sawing machine. We three kids received an invitation to a sunrise party, Roy Guthrie's for to-morrow night.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>March Friday 5 1926</p> <p>Up earlier than usual, which isn't saying much. The men finished cutting wood at supper-time. Gordon Webster came and fixed the Radio, then went out with us to the corner where his car was, when we went to the party at Guthrie's. Only ten girls there and I had punk time, except during lunch. Home at 2.25</p> <p>Saturday 6</p> <p>The weather was a little milder to-day. Went for the mail in the morning and we got a letter from Jessie. She wants to come up at Easter again. Mother and Dan went to town in the afternoon, leaving Lou and I to keep house. Went to bed about half-past eight.</p> <p>Sunday 7</p> <p>Finished reading "Light of the Western Star" and it was a lot different to the show that Ernie took me to see last Fall. Jack and Ernie were here in the evening and we heard Josef Hoffman over the Radio from new york.</p> <p>March Monday 8 1926</p> <p>Wash-day again. Spent the afternoon sewing, then cut some carpet rags while we listened to the afternoon concert from Buffalo, once more. Mother and papa went up to Mr. Cochrane's for supper and us kids had music with ours. Read a little after and went to bed in good time.</p> <p>Tuesday 9</p> <p>Mother received a long letter from Mrs. Webster written on the boat near the Fiji islands and we kids go letters from Jess wanting us to go down at the last of the month, Lou and I for one week and then Dan with Melbourne and Robert. Have the first cold this winter. Ernie phoned before I went to {bed?} expects to go to the oyster supper to-morrow night.</p> <p>Wednesday 10</p> <p>A pure black calf at the barn in the morning. Went to the big oyster supper at Mr. Kelley's at night with Mr. and Mrs. Buck and their sleigh-load, {illegible} altogether. I held Marie Taylor in my lap all the way there and back. They played cards first but I got out of that, then danced. I had supper with Ernie but we {felt?} left out. There was such a crowd. Home at 3.30</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>March Thursday 11 1926</p> <p>Lou and I drove over to Telger's and had dinner, then brought Marjorie home with us to stay a few days. Some exciting ride when a dog scared Dolly and she nearly got away from me. Jack came in the evening and we played "500", although we were all sleepy. It was rather a long day. To bed at 12.30.</p> <p>Friday 12</p> <p>Spent a quiet day as we were all sort of sleepy. I wrote a letter to Jess in the afternoon, telling her we won't be able to accept her invitation. Listened to Radio after supper until 9.30 then went to bed.</p> <p>Saturday 13</p> <p>Didn't go for the mail till after dinner as the mail-man is sick and they have a new man on the job. Had to do some dusting the rest of the afternoon.Played cards in the evening and was in bed a little before ten.</p> <p>March Sunday 14 1926</p> <p>Listened to concerts from Toronto, London and Cleveland all afternoon, then at night when Ernie and Jack were here, we heard a sermon by Canon Cody in Toronto and the end of one from Buffalo. During the Atwater-Kent Hours, Edward Johnson, tenor, and Joan Ruth, soprano, sang, the boys went home at twelve. Ernie had the new horse.</p> <p>Monday 15</p> <p>Was awake at 6.30 and dressed when mother came up. Milked all the 5 cows; washed the separator and break-fast dishes, wrote 4 letters for papa, then went for the mail. After dinner, Dan took Marjorie to town and Lou and I did the dinner dishes. I hemstitched curtains in the afternoon, milked 4 cows at night, had supper washed dishes again, read some and listened to radio, then to bed.</p> <p>Tuesday 16</p> <p>Well, wonders never cease! Mother answered the phone and if it wasn't Mrs. Webster. They are home again, came back on the same boat. I went to town with Dan in the afternoon and it was Alberta Bond's and Mr. Lawson's wedding {and?} Marjorie phoned at the supper.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>March Wednesday 17 1926</p> <p>Walked out for the mail in the morning and Lou and I got a St Patrick's card from Aunt Maria and Cousin Bertha. We all went to a Euchre party at Mrs. W. Kelly's. Cousin Carrie went with us. Had a very nice time, even if I did win the {boody?} prize, a paper basket full of green and white candies.</p> <p>Thursday18</p> <p>Something like a spring day at last and I had a dandy walk to the mail-box. Lou and I were getting ready for bed a little after eight when I heard a cutter and if it wasn't Jack so we went down again until midnight.</p> <p>Friday 19</p> <p>Not so nice a day, rather wet. Lou, Dan and I went to Mrs. Well's Crokinole party at night. Had a wonderful time. The rest had a good laugh when Ernie and I started together at the head table and stayed there for 8 games. He and Ernie C. were my partners for lunch, then we danced a little and home at twenty {illegible}.</p> <p>March Saturday 20 1926</p> <p>Didn't have to be called in the morning and beat Dan to the barn. The usual work, baking and dusting etc. To-day so was ready to go to bed in good time.</p> <p>Sunday 21</p> <p>The first day of spring and a wonderful morning. There were twelve of us for dinner. Warren and Maggie and the babies and Mr. and Mrs. Webster and Forrest, all were here. Warren drove their car to the first gate. At night Ernie and Jack came, Ernie arrived first and we spent a nice evening, although the Radio was no good.</p> <p>Monday 22</p> <p>I heard and saw my first kill-deer when I was coming home from the mail-box, also heard blue-birds and saw a {illegible}- sparrow. After dinner, Lou and I took a trip to the other house and it sure was a wreck, alas {illegible}, truck all over the place.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>March Tuesday 23 1926</p> <p>One nasty wet day and I got rather damp when I went for the mail at noon. Made an apron and part of a dress for mother. At night I stayed up to hear the Ever-Ready Hour over the Radio so it was almost half-past ten when I got into bed.</p> <p>Wednesday 24</p> <p>Did some baking and made some candy which surely was "taffy" but not the kind I intended. Went for the mail and saw a flock of black-birds but so far I haven't even heard a robin. Finished mother's dress and cut out another in the afternoon. Heard some radio and to bed at ten.</p> <p>Thursday 25</p> <p>Well, I certainly was fooled to-day, a whole week ahead of time, by Mr. Buck, Ernie's Uncle Art. He phoned and I thought it was some old woman for quite a while, from the way he was talking. Earnie phoned at night to find out {how?} we were going to Hutchinson's party to-morrow {night?}.</p> <p>March Friday 26 1926</p> <p>Saw the first robin of the season at last and also a pair of red-winged black-birds when I went for the mail. Was doing some more spring sewing in the afternoon. Ernie came at night and took me to Hutchinson's party where I had a dandy time. Roscoe drove us home and I was in the house at {2?}. 30. Had been asleep when Lou came in.</p> <p>Saturday 27</p> <p>Dan took Lou into Eleanor's in the morning where she is going to stay until to-morrow night. Spent a quiet afternoon without her and to bed early tonight.</p> <p>Sunday 28</p> <p>Have another cold so felt rotten all day. Ernie came at night and brought some {Guernsey?} milk with him. It was quite late when Lou and Jack arrived as Jack had gone into Eleanor's for a while. After the boys left {Lou told?} us all the news, although her voice was shot!</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>March Monday 29 1926</p> <p>Feeling better again, thanks to the Guernsey milk, I guess. Had to go to town with dan in the afternoon. To get a registered letter and also one that was left at Mr. Burn's.</p> <p>Tuesday 30</p> <p><br /> Received a letter from Jess in the mail and she wants to come up if the boys can't go down, so answered it and wrote to Helen in the afternoon. Read a little after supper but went to bed in good time.</p> <p>Wednesday 31</p> <p>Had to be called for the first time in several weeks but such a morning, {lie?} all over. Telephone and radio out of order by night, one of the telephone poles is over. Jack came for the evening and we had a good laugh. {illegible} when we tried to fool the boys after 12 o'clock. {To bed at 1?}</p> <p>April Thursday 1 1926</p> <p>Woke up before mother, as made up for yesterday morning. Another stormy, windy day and rather cold. Had some sewing to do in the afternoon and at night finished "The Keeper of the Bees", by Gene Stratton-Porter, her last book.</p> <p>Friday 2</p> <p>The weather was a little better but not much warmer. Good Friday so I didn't have to go for thr mail. The radio works so long as the wind isn't blowing to move the aerial, which broke at the barn and we enjoyed the concerts at night. Didn't go to bed until 11.30.</p> <p>Saturday 3</p> <p>A regular snow-storm again in the morning, rain later on, then quite a {wind?} storm began about 4 o'clock so we {couldn't?} hear the rest of the afternoon concert from Buffalo. Did some reading after supper {illegible} not for long.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>April Sunday 4 1926</p> <p>Easter Sunday, so I went to Church with Dan in the morning. More like Christmas than Easter, some were in {illegible} at church. Robert was in the choir. {Ernie?} and Jack came at night and we got {illegible} Radio concert of Ontario stuff. Was {in bed?} by 12.30</p> <p>Monday 5</p> <p>{illegible} I finished the morning, milking, {illegible} tearing to the barn to told Dan and {illegible} three deer were in our old {illegible}, so I left the cow I was milking and we them. Last Wednesday 7 wild geese stopped {illegible} field south of the barn, Saw the deer again at 6.30, they were back for another feed.</p> <p>Tuesday 6</p> <p>{nice?} clear day but not very {warm?}. Mother and I started out for {illegible} after dinner but had to come {back?} as Dolly went lame.</p> <p>April Wednesday 7 1926</p> <p>Received a card in the mail, from Mary W. wanting me to go to Galt with {her?} to-morrow afternoon. Wish I could but with Dolly lame, there is no chance. Have seen the deer several times since Monday.</p> <p>Thursday 8</p> <p>Another rainy morning so no chance of going to town and we are trying to make part of a loaf of bread spin out until we can. But "In the mud and scum of things, Something always, always, sings", so I read while it was raining. {The?} weather cleared in the afternoon and Jack spent the evening with Lou, etc.</p> <p>Friday 9</p> <p>Woke up to find the sun shining once more and it was a lovely day. Papa lost a sheep and lamb in the morning but we had the pleasure of seeing the other lamb come to life. Stayed up until nearly twelve to feed it, then got up again about half past three.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>April Saturday 10 1926</p> <p>{A?} real nice day at last. Mother and Dan got {illegible} town, as the bread famine was over, also our {telephone?} was fried in the afternoon. Have {had?} some fun trying to mother our lamb {which?} we called "Sally". Was to bed at 11.18 {but?} woke up at 3 so went down and gave {Sally?} a feed.</p> <p>Sunday 11</p> <p>{Milder?} again. Heard a good sermon from Buffalo in the morning. The lamb sleeps most of the time and about supper-time, she seemed quite weak but picked up some later. Jack came and then Ernie. A year ago to-day he got home from the States. {illegable} Hempel was the Atuster-Kent Jour artist.</p> <p>Monday 12</p> <p>{Mother?} called me at 5 for Sally was 'raising the roof". Fed her then went back to bed for a little {illegible} . Heard from Eleanor at noon and she said that Mary W. came home with a diamond.</p> <p>April Tuesday 13 1926</p> <p>Well, our lamb died this morning but one of our sheep had a pair of lambs in the night. Eleanor phoned again to tell us more news that Jeanne Bust and Marcus Adeney were married in New York on Sunday.</p> <p>Wednesday 14</p> <p>A wonderful spring morning but before night the ground was freezing once more. Lou and I washed the kitchen walls to-day.</p> <p>Thursday 15</p> <p>Rather a cold day. Ernie phoned after dinner and said he would be here at night. Jack never showed up but we had some fun playing Crokinole and "500", Ernie and I winning all the games. Then after lunch, I had a couple of nice dances with him, before he left for home.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>April Friday 16 1926</p> <p>Woke up before morning to hear the sleet hitting our windows, then at 6 o'clock it was raining. Finished milking the 6 cows before papa got to the barn. Went to town with Dan in the afternoon and got the battery for the car. Mr. Webster was here trying to fix the Delco and at night Jack came. To bed shortly after one.</p> <p>Saturday 17</p> <p>Had to use the handle on the separator to save power and it certainly is awkward after the other way. The weather was still cold, wish it would warm up some.</p> <p>Sunday 18</p> <p>Saw a car coming down the road in the afternoon and it was the Telfer's. Marjorie was with them. Went to church with Ernie at night and heard Frances Nickawa. Had my {last?} ride behind "Jean of Bendomere" and it was really exciting at Taylor's bridge. Jack was here when {illegible}.</p> <p>April Monday 19 1926</p> <p>As cold as ever but I started the car and brought it over to the other barn. Lou and I spent the afternoon painting the wood-work in the kitchen. Had supper late, so went to bed as soon as we finished the dishes, a little before nine.</p> <p>Tuesday 20</p> <p>Mr. Webster was here in the morning and fixed the Delco. After dinner, I drove Lou, Mother and Dan to town in the car. Gave Melbourne a ride up the road, coming home.</p> <p>Wednesday 21</p> <p>One perfect day at last and so warm I was able to go to the mail without a coat and hat. Had to take a rooster to the Express office after dinner. Ernie come at night and took</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>April Thursday 1926</p> <p>Another lovely warm day. Lou and I put the staining on the kitchen wood-work to-day. Late in the afternoon, we had to go {to?} town for the setting og the eggs from the States so went to say "good bye" to Cousin Carrie, as she expects to leave for home Saturday. Took {Lou?} and the Two boys for a short drive in the car.</p> <p>Friday 23</p> <p>Lou and I got all the front lawn racked to-day. The weather was still warm, I even was able to milk at night without a hat or sweater. Heard a good radio concert after supper, the Winger's Crescent Park entertainers were exceptionally funny. Hopped into bed at 10.02.</p> <p>Saturday 24</p> <p>Lou answered the phone in the morning and it was Aunt Clara saying Jess and Bill were coming up in the afternoon. They got here around 4.30 in Bill's new car. Just one yaer and a half since he was here last, some changes since then. He sang a little before we went to be bed.</p> <p>April Sunday 25 1926</p> <p>Was the first one up but papa was on the job earlier and helped me milk. Bill took us kids to church and we were late. Roscoe came down in the afternoon and the 6 of us went for a drive joys?? of tobacco smoke. After supper, we had a good laugh when Jack came and Bill went to the door. Jess and Bill left for home around about 8.30 and while we were doing dishes, Ernie came, the best part of the day, then.</p> <p>Monday 26</p> <p>Wash day and not very warm. Did a little sewing in the afternoon, milked the six cows, had supper, read a little, then to bed early.</p> <p>Tuesday 27</p> <p>Still rather cold and raining at night. Went for the mail in the morning and got a letter from Mary Depew, also a not from Jess sating they got home alright. Did some aluminum painting in the afternoon and made the kitchen stove look some better.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>April Wednesday 28 1926</p> <p>Such rotten weather! Nothing but cold. Ernie phoned at noon saying he wouldn't be here at night but could hardly hear him, the phone was so bad.</p> <p>Thursday 29</p> <p>Was up at a quarter to six and had the milk-ing done when papa showed up. Drove Lou and Mother to Brantford in the morning and caught a glimpse of Ernie's new milk wagon as we went through town. Were home at dinner -time. Finished reading "To Him That Hath" by Ralph Connor at night.</p> <p>Friday 30</p> <p>When we had finished our work late in the afternoon, Lou and I went for a walk to the river the first this year and got just a few hepaticas. Ernie took me for a drive when he went up home at night and we were there a little while {had?} a feed of maple syrup. Jack was here when I came home.</p> <p>May Saturday 1 1926</p> <p>One perfect first of May. Helped wash the car before dinner and had the dusting, etc. to do in the afternoon. Our other sheep had a lamb, making 3 for Lou and I this year. Went to town at night, even papa went with us and had a good time even if Eleanor didn't go down. Ernie was here, though. Home in bed at 11.35.</p> <p>Sunday 2</p> <p>Another lovely day and real warm. Aunt Clara, Uncle Tom and Jess. The folks left right after supper and when Ernie came we heard the Atwater-Kent artists then the two of us drove Melbourne home. Jack left as soon as I got in so we were to bed at 11.30</p> <p>Monday 3</p> <p>Cold again. Did some house-cleaning in our bed-room to-day. Mr and Mrs Webster were here for a few minutes in the afternoon. They had their new car.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>May Tuesday 4 1926</p> <p>Helped do some more cleaning and in the afternoon got all ready to drive papa to Mr. Patton's sale, when the man came to fix the spray-pump. Heard a dandy Radio concert at night. The Gold Dust Twins sang "Oh Boy Jingo" and the Ever Ready Hour was a Golden Wedding celebration and they sang all the old pieces.</p> <p>Wednesday 5</p> <p>Lou and I were to town in the morning and were late getting gome as we had to have the oil in the car changed. cousin Andy, Donny and Lloyd were out in the after-noon. Donny stayed with us while the other {two?} were fishing and they all had supper here.</p> <p>Thursday 6</p> <p>It was a wonderful warm day. Went to town in the afternoon after setting of eggs. At night, Mr. and Mrs. Birley, the two boys and Ernie were here, then about 9, Jack arrived. Spent the evening listening to the Radio and talking. Thwe two boys were real quiet {tonight?}</p> <p>May Friday 7 1926</p> <p>Another lovely day and the buds have begun to swell. Lou and I had some fun getting boxes ready as we attended out first box social at the Plain's school. Marjorie McCrow went with us and we left mother and papa at Telfer's. Ernie had to act as chairman and sure made a good one. I had to eat my box with some {Jaris?} fellow.</p> <p>Saturday 8</p> <p>Helped do some baking in the morning, went for the mail and did some cleaning up in the afternoon. Dan drove the car when we went to town at night. Eleanor went down with us. Ernie was down, too and he treated me to my first milkshake and Roscoe and Ernie Cockrane were with us. Home and to bed at 11.10.</p> <p>Sunday 9</p> <p>Free lecture at the breakfast table delivered by Lou. To Church in the morning, It was Mother's Day. Ernie took {me?} up home right after dinner, then Roscoe, Carl and the two of us went to their Uncle Art's for supper. A holiday for me with no milking to do and I had on grand time, also a {illegible} ride home, part way in the Ford, then behind "Jean."</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>May Monday 10 1926</p> <p>It was rather cold again today but Lou and I {cleaned?} out the pantary in the afternoon and moved {all?} the junk and old silverware for another {illegible}, I hope. Had some sun after on of {illegible} at milking-time then failed to find her, papa went and she was over in Mr. Bond's. Was in bed soon after nine for a change.</p> <p>Tuesday 11</p> <p>Did some more house-cleaning, have up-stairs curtains all down now. While I did the milking, Dan drove papa {to?} town in the car. A nice change for me not to have to go all the time. Mrs. L. Kelly {phoned?} at night, wanting me to go in the debate {next?} week, but I refused.</p> <p>Wednesday 12</p> <pre>{Awake?} at 5 and up at 5.30. Drove Lou to town and has to {illegible} while she was at the dentist's. Saw Ernie at {Munn's?} was home at noon. Lou and Jack went to {illegible} shows and Ernie came and took me for a drive. Called {illegible} his place for a few minutes and afterwards he told me about his investment, which I hope turns out alright. </pre> <p>May Thursday 13 1926</p> <p>Was up at 6 o'clock. Washed the up-stairs windows and did the balancing stunt out-side, although mother said not to. Our old friend the oriole, firnished music while I was doing it. Cousin Melville spent the afternoon here then stayd all night. Saw the lastest dance a, "rabbit hops" when I went for the cows, done by two young rabbits. To bed at 10.</p> <p>Friday 14</p> <p>Was out milking when Cousin Melville got up and when to work so didn't see him. Lou and I got the back-room cleaned to-day. About 9 o'clock we heard a car coming and if it wasn't Warren, Maggie, Betty and the baby so we didn't get to bed until 12.</p> <p>Saturday 15</p> <p>One beautiful spring day. Helped do some baking, cleaning and in the afternoon raked up the back lawns. We all went to town at night and saw Mary and George Wishart. Ernie was down too and I went with him to have another milkshake. Roscoe drove to the end of the road with us.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>May Sunday 16 1926</p> <p>Another wonderful day and we all started it by going to church. After dinner, Jack came and the four of us went for a long walk, didn't get back until milking-time. Just before supper, Bill drove in with Mrs. Gunn, Harry and his girl and on account of a flat tire stayed for supper. Ernie got here just as they were {illegible} washed the dishes, then took me for one of the nicest drives.</p> <p>Monday 17</p> <p>Thought it was two minutes to seven when I wakened but it was six only, when I looked at the clock a second time. Wash day again and Lou and I spent the afternoon running the vacuum cleaner. The cherry blossoms are out once more. Was in bed by 9.</p> <p>Tuesday 18</p> <p>Was house-cleaning all day and we got some of the curtains put up again. The three of us were down to Eleanor's at night. Cousin Melville was there and we played a game of "Monkey", he trying to cheat all the time. Got home before eleven o'clock.</p> <p>May Wednesday 19 1926</p> <p>Ip at 5:10, drove to Brantford in the rain and was there by 8 to have the car inspected. Left Lou in town, she had to go to the dentists'. Gordan drove us to Mrs. Webster's where we had our dinner and stayed until after 4. Florence was there and she looks thin and white after her operation. It was after six before we got home, then had to get to work. Went to bed early.</p> <p>Thursday 20</p> <p>Colder again but got some more cleaning done. Mother, papa, Dan and I went to Warren's and spent the evening there. Left Lou at home as she was expecting Jack and he was still here when we got back after twelve.</p> <p>Friday 21</p> <p>Didn't waken until 6.115. Did the usual morning work and in the afternoon, took down all if the electric light blubs, ets. and got washed them. We 3 kids went to the U.F.Y.P.O. meeting at night to hear the debate {and?} called for Ernie. Mildred is home so we saw her. Ernie was elected President and I had the honour of eating lunch with him.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>May Saturday 22 1926</p> <p>Was fooled when I went for the mail as it didn't get there until after dinner. But I didn't have to go out again as Harold brought it when he came in on the wheel. Went to town at night and had some fun with the bunch. Great excitement putting out a bon-fire past Mr. Munn's when the K.K. Klan burned a cross on the hill.</p> <p>Sunday 23</p> <p>Lou, Dan, Harold and I went to church in the morning and were kept awake by a bumble-bee buzzing in the window back of us. The rest of the Telfer family all came for diner, Marjorie was home too. At night Ernie brough Marjorie McCrow down with him, then he took me to his place for a little while. He had the old stand-by "Queen", as they traded "Jean" off. She was too wild.</p> <p>Monday 24</p> <p>Lou and I argued the point all morning about me going to Brown's dance at Galt but I decided to go when Dorothy phoned. Had a cold ride there and back in their car and didn't feel like dancing for once. Didn't get home until it was getting daylight and the birds were wakening, waited for Lou and to be at 4.30.</p> <p>May Tuesday 25 1926</p> <p>Up a little before seven and it was one sleepy day. Went fishing in the afternoon and found out I don't like it any more the way I used to. Did the supper dishes and to bed right after at 8.35.</p> <p>Wednesday 26</p> <p>Had to take papa to the station and back home, then be to the dentist at ten. Called at Cousin Bertha's on the way home but they can't come {over?} to-morrow. Washed windows in the afternoon. Did a little reading after the supper dishes were finished and went to bed about half-past {?}.</p> <p>Thursday 27</p> <p>Was busy baking, fixing curtains and washing floors and developed a sore eye at night. But Dan went with me to a U.F.Y.P.O {illegeble} meeting at Carr's {anyway?} it was to plan about having the play from {Be?} {next?} {illegible} home, we met Jack coming out.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>May Friday 28 1926</p> <p>Woke up soon after four with my eye shut tight and didn't get to sleep again before getting up time. Did the usual morning work and after dinner helped wash the car. We finished in goo time so Lou and I went to the river to pick up flowers and fern greens. Came back around by the other house to get some apple blossoms off the tree on the hill. Radio concert at night.</p> <p>Saturday 29</p> <p>My eye was better to-day. Mr. Gow came to shear the sheep and was here for dinner. Went to town at night and I had to attend a special meeting of the directors of the U.F.Y.P.O about having the play in Mr. Lee's barn, which lasted until 10.30. Cousin Eva and Melville came home with us and it was midnight before we got to bed.</p> <p>Sunday 30</p> <p>Didn't get up so very early and had an audience while I milked etc. Orville Bond came over after their cow. We all went to Aunt Josie's for dinner, leaving Cousin Eva and Melville here. {Saw?} Carl and Gertie once more. Rainy at night and both Ernie and Jack phoned but didn't come.</p> <p>May Monday 31 1926</p> <p>Cousin Melville walked to work and Lou and I took Cousin Eva home about mail time I got a letter from Alberta and mother and I got an invitation to an {all?} "Home" at Crombries'. The Sinclair's were out for a few minutes after supper and doon after they had gone Ernie came and took me for a drive , the first behind the grey horse. A lovely warm night with some lightning.</p> <p>June Tuesday 1</p> <p>Papa didn't get me up very early so I had the fun of teaching the new calf how to drink. Six cows to milk now. It rained some during the day. Mr. Lishman has cut down all the old cherry tree on the side-road, they had most of it down when I went for the mail in the morning,</p> <p>Wednesday 2</p> <p>Drove mother to town in the morning and she gave me a good scare in the Dominion Store when she too a faint spell. Jack came at night and took Lou for a drive and he told her that he has a job at the creamery to drive one of their trucks.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>June Thursday 3 1926</p> <p>An awful cold day for June. Lou and I went after fern greens as soon as we finished the dinner dishes and got a basket full although most of them are up now. Listened to Radio for a little while after supper but went to bed at 9.</p> <p>Friday 4</p> <p>Not quite so cold but not very hot. Phone out of order, one wire is down, which I found out when I went for the mail. Lou, Dan and I went to Mr. Lee's at night to see the play, "The Path Across the Hill", put on by the Belthel young folks. Had my first experience selling in a booth. Waited for our dishes after, got a feed and took Ernie and Andrew Telfer to the end of the Galt road.</p> <p>Saturday 5</p> <p>Was up early and did the usual Saturday's work. Had the pleasure of finding the perfect Luna Moth and carrying it to the house on my finger to show the rest. The whole family went to town at night. Walked up to meet Lou and Eleanor and Cousin Melville was with them. Saw Eleanor's new {illegible}.</p> <p>June Sunday 6 1926</p> <p>Went to Church in the morning with Dan and papa and when we came home the Cunningham's were here. They had dinner and spent the afternoon with us. Ernie arrived as I was finishing the dinner dishes and we had a quiet time as it was raining out so we couldn't go for a walk. Cleared at night so Lou took a picture even if it was late. Ernie and I went for a drive after. A cool night but one wonderful time and the first --?</p> <p>Monday 7</p> <p>Woke up at day-break and didn't get to sleep again on account of thinking about last night. Wash-day and in the afternoon I scrubbed a couple of floors then before milking time Lou and I went for a last lot of greens. Some excitement when Griggly killed a snake. Had some more rain towards night. To bed in good time 9.10.</p> <p>Tuesday 8</p> <p>Rain again at intervals. The phone is in {illegible} {once?} more, they fixed it in the afternoon. Lou, Dan and I went to Mr. Tennant's recital at night. Both Irene and Donny played, also Phyllis Simmons. Harold Wheeler and Lylla Foulds {illegible} {Phyllis'?} piece was "Where My Caravan Has Rested"</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>June Wednesday 9 1926</p> <p>To town with Lou in the morning but back so early I had to walk out for the mail. Mr. and Mrs. Webster and Forrest came in the afternoon. Jack took Lou and I to the show where we met Ernie. The picture was the Prince's trip to south Africa so it was good but rather long. Ernie brought me home after and he gave me a dandy picture (Enlarged) of his {team?} and his diary to read, then.... to bed for me.</p> <p>Thursday 10</p> <p>A beautiful June day and we left for Guelph about ten, got Eleanor in town and were to the College by noon. Had lunch then walked till the rest were nearly done for. Some surprise when we all were weighed and I went only 129 lbs. Home in good time and Mr. Elmes, Dorothy with the baby called just as I was going to milk. Am still raving over the picture Ernie gave me, it's a peach.</p> <p>Friday 11</p> <p>Did the usual weekly dusting and cleaning in the morning, hung up my new picture, then washed the dining-room windows as I didn't have to go for the mail, Papa took the wool down. Lou and I spent the afternoon at out old job of spudding thistles and at night Webster's came in so we met Bernie's man ____ calls him. Finished Ernie's diary.</p> <p>June Saturday 12 1926</p> <p>It was raining when we got up but cleared up later and was real warm. I helped do the baking in the morning and after dinner cut the back lawns. Marjorie McCrow phoned while I was cutting them and she went to town with us at night. Eleanor was down but soon left for home with Bill Morrison. Had a good time in the car then in the ice cream parlour when the boys took Lou and I.</p> <p>Sunday 13</p> <p>Mother, Lou, Dan and I went to Church in the morning and I was terribly disappointed when I had to refuse an invitation to a picnic dinner at Bendemere because we were going to Mrs. Crombrie's after dinner. Spent a pleasant afternoon, mostly walking, with {Budg Ted?} and Mab. Home late, helped with the milking and finished the most wonderful week by going for a drive with Ernie.</p> <p>Monday 14</p> <p>A nasty rainy day with thunder towards night but what does weather matter when one is happy!</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>June Tuesday 15 1926</p> <p>The phone rang "one" soon after six. Guess they were seeing if Harry Hough was up yet as he was supposed to be married to-day. Lou and I spent a lovely afternoon in the oat-field cutting down thistles, etc. and we finished the competition piece.</p> <p>Wednesday 16</p> <p>To town with the cream and back before ten. Lou and I were spudding thistles again in the afternoon and they were more numerous to-day. The whole family spent the evening at Elanor's. Her Aunt and Mr. and Mrs. Armstrong were there besides Margaret, Jack and Ernie. Played "500", had lunch, then some nice dances with Ernie to the music of the new piano.</p> <p>Thursday 17</p> <p>Thistles again but it started to rain about 4 o'clock so we beat it for the house and then it stopped. Had some more rain after supper though. Lou and I went to look for a turkey's nest, found it and just nicely got in the house when the rain came down. To bed at 10 to 9.</p> <p>June Friday 18 1926</p> <p>Drove mother and papa to Mrs. Bauslaugh's funeral in the afternoon and didn't get home until milking-time. We kids attended the U.F.Y.P.O meeting at night and took Marjorie and Bob McCrow and Marie Taylor with us. Marjorie had to sing and Mr. Butcher gave us a talk. Had some fun coming home with the bunch. Was in bed by 11.25.</p> <p>Saturday 19</p> <p>Did the usual Saturday work, baking, dusting, etc. and wrote a letter to Helen Milne. Lou, mother, Dan and I went to town at night and Jack and Ernie took Lou and I to the Show to see Harold Lloyd in "For Heaven's Sake." Had several good laughs and were out by 10.15, then enjoyed a Guernsey milk shake each and home at 11.</p> <p>Sunday 20</p> <p>Was to Church in the morning and heard one good sermon preached by J. M. Finlay of London, also some good music as it was Sunday School Anniversary. We were down to {Peel's?} for the afternoon when we got {him?} I did the worst job I hope I ever have to do.Mr. and Mrs. {Acstea?} Buck spent the evening with us, also Jack and Ernie.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>June Monday 21 1926</p> <p>The first day of summer and quite warm, also the longest day of the year and it certainly was for me or so its seemed to be for "Katie" meant more to me than the rest. Picked the first wild rose when I went for the mail. In the afternoon Lou and I finished going through the oats once.</p> <p>Tuesday 22</p> <p>Woke up at 5.20 but went back to sleep and when mother came up I was dreaming about someone. (I wonder who?) Drove the family, except Dan to Brantford in the afternoon. Cousin Eva and Uncle Tom went with us, then we brought Uncle Tom home with us after. Heard a good radio concert so didn't go to bed until 10 o'clock.</p> <p>Wednesday 23</p> <p>I had company when I went for the mail, the three Pifher boys, their dog, and Vivian McCrow. It was rather stormy in the afternoon so we couldn't go to the oat-field. Picked the first lot of strawberries and had {illegible} for supper. Was to bed by 9.30.</p> <p>June Thursday 24 1926</p> <p>Lou and I went to town with some mushrooms just before dinner-time. In the afternoon we started through the oats again and found more thistles. Jack took Lou to the Mission Garden Party and Dan and I went along. Not much of a programme but I had a good time as Ernie was there. Came home to find Cousin Jim and Josie, Irene, Carl and Gertie all here so didn't get to bed early.</p> <p>Friday 25</p> <p>We did some more spudding in the afternoon but before we came up waded across the river and found some orchids, two lady slippers and some moccasins, I guess they would be. Lou, Dan and I were to a shower for Harry Hough and the new wife at night. I danced only 4 dances but that was enough, some record for me. Ernie was there until after lunch and we didn't get home till 3.10</p> <p>Saturday 26</p> <p>Received a phone call from Aunt Clara and she, Jess and Uncle Tom came for supper then went to town with us at night. I had to attened a committee meeting for a little while {name missing?} Brought Eleanor, Cousin Eva and Melville out so there was {just?} 12 here all night. We four girls slept in one room but soon went to sleep as we were all tired.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>June Sunday 27 1926</p> <p>Six of us went to Church, which was held in the Congregation Church. Had some ride home in the back seat. After dinner, Jack and Ernie came so we went for a walk and took some pictures. Aunt Clara was sick all day so they went home early. After the supper dishes were done, Ernie walked them, the 7 of us had a ride in Jack's Ford, then Dan drove the folks to town and I met them at Eleanor's after a nice ride behind "Dolly".</p> <p>Monday 28</p> <p>Wash day and in the afternoon, Lou and I picked strawberries. We all went over to Cousin Myrtle's for supper as Mildred starts her job in the Brantford Hospital on Thursday. Had some fun playing croquet then crokinole. To bed at midnight.</p> <p>Tuesday 29</p> <p>It was one lovely warn morning but stormy towards night. Picked some more strawberries and I canned a few. Was rather sleepy after the late hours we've been keeping so retired soon after nine.</p> <p>June Wednesday 30 1926</p> <p>Lou and I were to town in the morning with the cream then at noon I went with Dan up to Mr. Cockrane's after some buckwheat. Heard a dandy radio concert at night, the first one in ages on account of so many storms. Ernie phoned about the plans to-morrow and then I went to bed, so broke the record of seeing the months end and begin.</p> <p>July Thursday 1</p> <p>One perfect first of July, weather and everything. Mr. and Mrs. Elmes were out in the afternoon around 4, Ernie came. He brought me the grandest box of chocolates. We went for a long walk and got the cows, then he helped me milk. Up to his mother's for supper, which we had on the verandah and I enjoyed immensely. A wonderful ride home after, with Ernie, and memories of a year ago when he took me to the Garden Party at Shower's Corners.</p> <p>Friday 2</p> <p>A busy day after the holiday. The haying has started and I drove the horses which they unloaded _____. Took Marie Taylor and Elizabeth Telfer with us to the U.F.Y.P.O meeting where I acted the part of "burn pianist." After the business part they had a {illegible} match, the first one for me in years.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>July Saturday 3 1926</p> <p>Did the usual Saturday baking and cleaning besides picking and canning berries. Aunt Clara phoned at noon that Cousin Fred Johnson died this morning. To town at night and left Uncle Tom. Elanor and Cousin Melville went down with us but I was too sleepy to have much fun.</p> <p>Sunday 4</p> <p>We all went to Church and heard a new minister then I went to Depew's for dinner and spent the after-noon with Mary. Had some feed of strawberries. Arrived home after supper but in time to help milk. Ernie came at night and brought Jennie, also the dearest little kitten, "Polly". Opened July 1st box and they surely are good. To bed at 12 o'clock.</p> <p>Monday 5</p> <p>Drove the horses on the hay-fork several times in the morning and also drove them while papa put on a load after supper for the first time in ages. Had some fun with the new kitten, poor "Buzz" was scared of it.</p> <p>July Tuesday 6 1926</p> <p>Woke up when mother held "Polly" by my face as I never heard her come up the stairs. We all went to cousin Fred's funeral in the afternoon, the first {Masonis?} one I ever attended. Saw Murray, Gladys Keefer for the first time since they were here years ago. Cousin Nellie, also Margaret, Bob and Uncle Tom came up, too.</p> <p>Wednesday 7</p> <p>I drove mother to town in the morning and although we didn't get home till almost eleven, the mail wasn't there so I had to walk out for it. Jack came and took Lou to a Garden Party at night. I went to bed at 10.15 and slept until I heard the car at 5 to 12, when Lou got home.</p> <p>Thursday 8</p> <p>A real hot day at last. I had to help the men by driving the horses on the hay-fork but a lot of time wasted as the fork wasn't working right. Spent a lovely evening on the verandah, playing with "Polly" and trying to {illegible} stayed up until 10.35 to finish "The__</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>July Friday 9 1926</p> <p>A busy day for me between driving the horses and housework. We even worked after hours at night but finished the one hay-field. Some excitement trying to rescue a baby robin from a squirrel in one of the big maple trees. Was in bed before half-past nine but a storm came up at 10.15 and woke me up. Mother was still up so brought "Polly" up to us. Some fun them.</p> <p>Saturday 10</p> <p>Woke up about 4 to put the windows down for it was raining again but didn't get up for a couple of hours. A wet day and colder at night when we went to town. Had a load coming up the hill, as we took Eleanor, Cousin Melville and Eva Home. Heard that Ernie went to the hospital to help out in a transfusion of blood case, instead of Melbourne last week.</p> <p>Sunday 11</p> <p>We all went to Cunningham's for dinner and in the afternoon went for a long walk. Had another feed of strawberries as we stayed for supper too. It was late by the time we got home and finished the work. Ernie and Roscoe spent the evening {end of the page cut off}</p> <p>July Monday 12 1926</p> <p>Rushed out before finishing breakfast drinks to pick strawberries before the rain. Clear again late in the day. It was Ernie's 21st birthday and I had the pleasure of spending part of it with him as we were to a reception given in the Church for Mr. Wilson and his family. Had some fun eating lunch when we were beside Mr. and Mrs. A. Taylor.</p> <p>Tuesday 13</p> <p>A lovely day but not very warm. I had a nice walk for the mail in the morning, took Polly with me for the first time and the birds were singing all the way. I wonder if they are the same ones which used to sing last year. Lou and I went through the oat-field for barley in the afternoon and finished it for one more year.</p> <p>Wednesday 14</p> <p>To town in the morning with mother and saw Ernie in the yellow wagon. The mail wasn't there when we came home so I had my usual walk after it and Polly went too. Our little {baute pallet?} nearly died on account of her first egg being {shelled?} but saved her by breaking it. Some operation!</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>July Thursday 15 1926</p> <p>A nice summer day and not very hot. I spent most of the morning canning cherries and after dinner had to help with the hay. Mrs. Crombie and Budge brought a couple of pictures taken the Sunday we were there and stayed till about 7. Jack was here in the evening for a few minutes, then he and Lou went for a drive to bed at 10.45</p> <p>Friday 16</p> <p>Another perfect day. Didn't have to go all the ay to the mail-box for once as Mrs. Pifher had been out and was bringing ours too. Helped with the hay in the afternoon and also after I milked.</p> <p>Saturday 17</p> <p>Heard the alarm-clock in Dan's room at 5.10 then promptly went to sleep again but got up at 15 minutes to 6. Finished getting in the hay that was cut at noon and a storm came up after dinner. To town at night Cousin Bertha was in the car for a while and we saw {Heather?} and Frances Munn. Brought Mary N. home with us.</p> <p>July Sunday 18 1926</p> <p>We all, except papa, went to Church in the morning and Dan joined. It also was the first time for Lou and I to lake Sacrament. Got a surprise when we went in and Ernie was there too. He came at night and brought Uncle Tom Birley then he took me up home for awhile. When we got back Jack and Lou had taken Mary home. When we got back Jack and Lou had taken Mary home. An attempted hold-up in front of Cochrane's on our way down but we got through alright Ernie gave me another picture, all framed, and seemly real pretty</p> <p>Monday 19</p> <p>Wakened at 3 by an awful thumping sound which {proved?} to be a mouse in the trap. Gave it to Polly then to bed again. {illegible} in a busy morning, for Lou and I had to go to town besides picking cherries, canning the berries, Jack brought and baking a cake. We all went to the barn-raising at Mr. Syayles' in the afternoon. I helped by cutting up potatoes for salad then had an interesting time watching.</p> <p><br /> Tuesday 20</p> <p>Drove the horses on the hay-fork in the morning and after dinner, went through the other piece of oats for barley, then I helped pick cherries till milking time. Mother and papa wanted to {call?} at Seatt's in the evening time. Mr. {illegible} bull, who died Sunday night so we all drove in then {illegible} the evening at Cousin Fred Barkers!</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>July Wednsday 21 1926</p> <p>Was to town with Lou in the morning, came home and canned nearly a basket of cherries, then went for the mail. Some hot day for Mrs. Turnbell's funeral and I drove for the first time in a funeral procession. Stopped at Burrell's a few minutes on our way home. Had the pleasure of going to the canning Garden Party with Ernie and Mr. and Mrs. Birley. A good programme and a dandy time. Home at 12.</p> <p>Thursday 22</p> <p>Had some showers to-day and the weather was much cooler. The Crombie family were here for supper and we went for a long walk as they wanted to se the other house where they lived for awhile.</p> <p>Friday 23</p> <p>Was greeted by a {skunk?} when I went to the barn to milk in the morning but it was in a trap. Drove to town with a letter for papa and took Mrs.Pifher with {marjust?} before dinner. Warren Maggie and Betty were here in the evening after {eleven?}</p> <p>July Saturday 24 1926</p> <p>Did the usual Saturday's work and finished my partof the haying. Cousin Melville came ou after 5 to do some shingling then went back to town with us at night. Ernie was down for the first time in a long while.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>July Tuesday 27 1926</p> <p>Picked cherries most of the day. Didn't go for the mail till after 12 but had company and Harold and Vivian on the way out, and Harold coming back. Went with Margaret and Jack to a barn dance at Mr. Sayle's at night and had a good time in spite of the music, thanks to Ernie.</p> <p>Wednesday 28</p> <p>Had some rain during the day but Lou and I got to town with out load of fruit. In the afternoon, The Sinclair's came out for cherries. Then stayed for supper, and Marcus Adeney was here after eggs and thinks married life is the only thing! Received letters from both Jess and Helen about coming up.</p> <p>Thursday 29</p> <p>Lou and I had to go to town about noon with some mushrooms. Phoned to all the Keglane bunch to let then know where the meeting is to be held to-morrow night. Picked cherries all afternoon and Mrs. Weber and Martin came down in the evening after {supper?}. Did the supper dishes after they left and to bed {at 12.50?}.</p> <p><br /> July Friday 30 1926</p> <p>Picked cherries all morning then to town again about noon with Lou. Canned some sour cherries in the afternoon and picked a few black currants. The three of us went to the U.F.Y.P.O meeting which was held at Carr's and took Bob, Bill, Marie and Elizabeth. It was mostly contests. The boys provided lunch, ice cream and cake and the waiters were very funny.</p> <p>Saturday 31</p> <p>A busy day. Received a letter from Ruth saying that Bert was real sick. To Town at night and saw all the gang, Marjorie is home, then Jess and bob showed up and came home with us. After midnight before we got to bd so saw the end of July.</p> <p>August Sunday 1</p> <p>Jess, Lou, Bob, Dan and I went to Church and were late. Pain after but we went to the picnic at Bendemere with Mrs. Buck and the bunch. Lots of fun, especially when Ernie too Ethel, Eileen and myself for a boat ride. The second one for me. A heavy rain at night so all were to bed early. {Jokey Eishman?}.stayed all night</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>August Monday 2 1926</p> <p>Drove Lou and Jess as far as Eleanor's where we watched the parade put on for Civic Holiday. Walked as far as the old Fair Grounds and saw it again then came on home. In the afternoon, the bunch of young folks from Mrs. Buck's called in their way home from the races, Alice Harley was with them. Melbourne took Jess to the strict dance at night and Bob went home. I have a bad cold.</p> <p>Tuesday 3</p> <p>Felt better to-day. Canned cherries and raspberries and picked cherries for Town to-morrow. Finished the last piece of cake for supper then had to scurry around and make another after, when Helen Depew phoned that she and Ken {Brother?} With Elais Steele, our cousin from the West, were coming. Spent rather a quiet evening and to bed at 12.45.</p> <p>Wednesday 4</p> <p>Jess and I went to town with the cream in the morning, then I picked some cherries and had a call from Mr. Smoke while I was doing it, asking for votes. Picked cherries all afternoon, with the help of Polly part of the time.</p> <p>August Thursday 5 1926</p> <p>A rainy morning but it cleared by noon, so mother, Jess, Lou and I took the fruit to town. Saw Cousin Bertha and called in there on the way home. Had to attend a meeting of the directors of the U.F.Y.P.O. at Mrs. Kelly's and Ernie came and went with me. Drew up programmes for the rest of the year. Had a nice drive home, Ernie ran the car part of the way.</p> <p>Friday 6</p> <p>Received word in the mail that Aunt Ruby, Eltyh and Jack are coming Sunday. Jess and I went to the river in the afternoon for a swim, the first on for me this year and I surely enjoyed it. A storm at night, so we couldn't go out to Wishart's.</p> <p>Saturday 7</p> <p>Put in the morning, picking and canning fruit, also baking some and did the dusting in the afternoon also cut Lou's hair. Went to town at night and saw Eleanor with Alberta and Pete. Some fun in the car with 4 in the back seat and Jess and Robert in the front {then?} the bunch went and had some {?} and ice-cream.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>August Sunday 8 1926</p> <p>Jess, Dan and I went to the station to meet Ethyl and Jack, then the four of us attended Church. Just {8?} for dinner {illegible} in the afternoon. Bob, Cousin Mary Johnson, Jimmy Peterson, the Sticklands, Eleanor, Alberta, Pete and Cousin Melville, Jack and Ernie came at different times making 19 for supper. Had some ride after the milking was done in Jack's car to Brantford and back to Bendemere. The {?} folks left after we got home but the driver didn't seem to be in a hurry.</p> <p>Monday 9</p> <p>Mr. Pifher and his father were over in the afternoon helping the men draw in the wheat so I didn't have to. Lou, Ethyl and I picked cherries instead. Went to bed in good time {illegible} at night.</p> <p>Tuesday 10</p> <p>Canned raspberries in the morning and went for the mail with Jack. After dinner, I had the fun of dyeing a dress, also I made out the entries for Fronts Exhibition. We kids got Eleanor and Cousin Melville and spent the evening with the {illigeble} Raced a storm home and though bed at {illegible}</p> <p>August Wednesday 11 1926</p> <p>A flat tire when I went to the barn in the morning but had it fixed when we took the {illegible} down. The Webster's came in the afternoon but Lou and I left about 4 with Jack and Ernie, had supper at Ernie's Uncle Art's then the 6 of us went to the Garden Party at Zenda. A ball game, first and a wonderful programme after {girn?} by a band, Shea's Orchestra and 17 performers. A sleepy but wonderful ride home and got in at a quarter to 3.</p> <p><br /> Thursday 12</p> <p>A rainy morning so there was no fruit to pick except a few raspberries. Jack walked out with me to get the mail there was a note from his mother saying she would be here on Sunday for a few hours. Had several dances with Lou and Ethyl before we started the supper dishes. Got to bed a few minutes before ten.</p> <p>Friday 13</p> <p>Picked cherries all morning until time to go for the mail and Ethyl and I took them to town in the afternoon. We kids all went to the U.F.Y.P.O. meeting at Mr. Buck's at night and passed an accident on the way.</p> <p>Had a real nice time listening to the boys programmes. {illegible} {serving?} the mob then several swell dances with Ernie.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>August Saturday 14 1926</p> <p>Had the usual Saturday work to do and went for the mail alone at noon. Bob name up in the afternoon and when we went to town at night, he took Ethyl to Mohawk to dance. Eleanor left for Toronto and Marjorie came home for her holiday so saw her for a little while.</p> <p>Sunday 15</p> <p>We 5 kids went to Church and Aunt Ruby, also Mr. Mr. Snell and Mrs. Cooper had come when we got home. They were here until about 5 o'clock. Had supper early then did the milking. Ethyl and Bob went off for a drive so when the boys came Lou and I went with them. Ernie and I drove around "The Hoch" for the first time in a long while and I was in at 10.45.</p> <p>Monday 16</p> <p>Ethyl went with me to get the mail and I received a card from Alberta, also a letter from Helen, saying she would come on the 28th. Rather a stormy afternoon and spent it mending while being entertained by Jack telling me all the Temes he had at school. All sleepy at night so retired at 9 o'clock.</p> <p>August Tuesday 17 1926</p> <p>Awake at 5.30 but didn't get up until I heard mother. Ethyl went with me again for thr mail in the morning. A rainy afternoon so couldn't pick fruit. Mended stockings instead. After supper, Ethyl and I had several dances to photograph music, then read some and to bed in good time.</p> <p>Wednesday 18</p> <p>Ethyl and Jack went with me to town in the morning. Too early for the mail so I walked out for it at noon of the picking a basket of cherries. Real cold but Jack and I went in the river after dinner and Ethyl paddled. Had a nice time at night when Melbourne came down and Ernie brought Jennie, playing "I Doubt It" and dancing. Ira Elmes was supposed to be married at noon.</p> <p>Thursday 19</p> <p>Had to deliver a basket of cherries so Ethyl and I took them down in the morning. Saw Ernie in the milk-wagon, also Melbourne at Taylor's, his 17th birthday to-day. The Telfer's, also Scott Turnbill came over in the afternoon and were here for supper. Lou and Ethyl had gone to bed about 9 and i was going when Gordon Webster and Vera landed in with some new Radio batteries.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>August Friday 20 1926</p> <p>A cloudy, cold day. Dan and papa were over to Mr. Pifher's drawing in oats all day so I had the fun of doing all the milking morning and night. Picked some cherries in the afternoon. Jack C. came to take Lou to a Garden Party at night so Ethyl and I went along. Laughed all the way there, then Mr. Bowan got up and sang a laughing piece to make matters worse. Rain and pelted peanuts all the way home.</p> <p>Saturday 21</p> <p>Still raining when I got up but stopped later. Lou and I drove Ethyl and Jack to the station right after dinner. Eleanor came down while we were waiting for the train so we brought her home with us for supper. She helped me do some of the dusting. Went in to town at night but the weather was rather stormy so we came home early. Saw Ernie for a few minutes.</p> <p>Sunday 22 A lovely day for a change. Lou wasn't feeling very good in the morning so we didn't go to church. Finished the milking at night then Ernie came for me with the bunch in Alice's car and we had a dandy supper in the lawn. Six of us went for a moonlight walk after, then a drive, had some ice cream and saw Ernie home. I got in just ahead of Lou.</p> <p><br /> August Monday 23 1926</p> <p>The usual Monday morning work and in the afternoon, managed to go over the berry patch in spite of the stormy weather. Lou and I broke the record lately and went off to bed at 8.20.</p> <p>Tuesday 24</p> <p>Lou and I went to town in the morning and brought Aunt Marie and Cousin Bertha home with us. Made some ice-cream then spent the rest of the afternoon down by the river. Alice and the gang called for me at night then we went down for Ernie and I had a wonderful time dancing at Mohawk Park until 12 o'clock. Got home at 1.15 after a nice drive with Ernie and I in the from seat so far as {Bondemme?}.</p> <p>Wednesday 25</p> <p>I had the job of tying up the wool and grain for Toronto Fair and we sent it off when Lou, mother and I went down to take Aunt Marie and Cousin Bertha home. Drove to Brantford and {illegible} before we left them as they hadn't been there for {years?} they seemed to enjoy it immensely.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>August Thursday 26 1926</p> <p>Lou and I had to go to town again with some cows for Mr. Munn. Got home too early for the mail so had my usual walk after it. All the Munn family, Mrs. Garner and the Sinclair's came ot for the evening and Gordon Webster and "Vid" landed in too orbit a new tranformer for the radio. Danced a little an some fun when we kids ate lunch in the kitchen. Hopped into bed at 12.30.</p> <p>Friday 27</p> <p>Had company out to the mail-box and back when Harlod and Kenneth Pilfer, also their dog went with me. Helped mow away a loat of oats after dinner, only the seond one I have had to help with this year. The whole family attended the U.F.Y.P.O meeting at Mrs. Mcrow's when Mr. Nixon and Mr. Davidson spoke. Just 10 o'clock when we got to bed.</p> <p>Saturday 28</p> <p>Helped do the baking and went for thr mail in the morning and met Helen at the station about 4 o'clock. Called at Eleanor's and I had the honour of eating the first piece of her first pie. We all went to town at night, Cousin Melville too.I was out for the afternoon. Ernie treated me to a milkshake when the six of us went to the "creamery".</p> <p>August Sunday 29 1926</p> <p>Dan's Birthday. He is 19. Jack and the family came for Lou to go to the Fall's just before Helen, Dan, papa and I went to Church. Drove over to Mr. Vernon in the afternoon but came home in good time and as I was getting ready to milk Harvey Hunt and Lawrence Fowler called in. Some joke when the call lasted until Helen, Dan and I had been up to to Mr. Bucks for supper and got home again. Alice and Helen C. had pre-pared it as Mr. and Mrs. Buck didn't get home until we were eating.</p> <p>Monday 30 Woke up at 1 o'clock when Lou arrived home after her trip. Blue Monday, water system out of order so couldn't do the washing, but the weather was perfect. The Depew's came at night, just as I was changing after milking, then we had to eat supper in front of them. Played cards after though, one game called "Truth" which was a little too much.</p> <p>Tuesday 31</p> <p>Helen and I were to town with the cream and some corn in the morning. Saw Ernie working hard and at noon he phoned about going to the show to-morrow night. We girls went for a walk in the afternoon. {Finished ?} getting stung to swipe some supper.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>September Wednesday 1 1926</p> <p>Was getting ready to take Helen to the station when her aunt phoned and said she could stay until to-morrow. I had to help get the chickens coops ready to go to Toronto, in the afternoon Carl and Melbourne called for me at night, then Ernie met us in town and we saw the musical show pu on by the Eckardts I enjoyed it immensely, also the drive home after with Ernie as far as Bendemere. {Deans?} Cockran's wedding.</p> <p>Thursday 2</p> <p>Lou and I took Helen to the station and saw her off then had the car looked over, tires pumped up etc. {cut-off} we go to Toronto next week. Saw "somebody" driving Dolly on the milk wagon. Jack came and took Lou for a drive at night and I went to be as soon as I finished the supper dishes but that was 9 o'clock.</p> <p>Friday 3</p> <p>Was awake when "Polly" came up the stairs with mother to call me. Did the usual work and at night, Ernie called with Jimmy and they went with Dan and I to a corn roast at Mrs. Buck's. A cold night for games outside but I had a good time, also good feed and night drive home {illegible and cutoff}</p> <p>September Saturday 4 1926</p> <p>A nasty, wet day so we didn't wait until night to go to town. Called for Eleanor and she went with me to take Lou to Mary's to stay the week-end. Came back and I accompanied Eleanor while she did some shopping, then I met mother and we had to hurry home. Dan was threshing at McCrow's so there was only 3 of us for supper.</p> <p>Sunday 5</p> <p>Some more rain so none of us went to Church. Ernie phoned in the afternoon to see if I would go up home with him for supper as Ethyl Lackey, her sister and Mr Goft were there. He came for me in the Ford with Bob and the two girls. Spent a nice evening with them all and had a never-to-be-forgotten ride home behind Dolly, which turned out to have an unexpected but Oh! a happy ending.</p> <p>Monday 6</p> <p>I didn't get so very much sleep, was too happy, I guess. Up in good time for Lou and I had to get the apples ready for Toronto and take them to the Express office. Spent the afternoon getting things ready for the trip to-morrow.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>September Tuesday 7 1926</p> <p>Up at 3.30 and the work done so we were able to leave soon after five. Warren drove all the way and we certainly had one fine day, the weather was perfect. Got a nice lot of prizes on the pultry and 2 seconds and a third on the apples. Jack was with Lou most of the time, then she stayed with him to see the night performance and we left at 5 and were home at 8. Lou didn't arrive until after 3.</p> <p><br /> Wednesday 8</p> <p>Lou and I went to the station with the cream in the morning. Received a letter from Jess in the mail saying that she, her mother and Margaret are sailing for England on the 24th. Had a phone call from Ernie at noon and he expects he will be able to go to London with us next week. Was feeling too good I guess, for I had to twist my ankle when I went for the cows.</p> <p><br /> Thursday 9</p> <p>A rainy day, clearing at night but cold. Spent the day, hopping around, Dan went for the mail at noon and brough Lou and I invitations to Mary App's on the 17th to a dance. To bed at 9.</p> <p>September Friday 10 1926</p> <p>Lou and I shipped the grain and wool to London in the morning. Mr and Mrs Webster were here for a few minutes in the afternoon and she was telling us all about the plans for Florence's wedding. We three kids went to a dance at Mr. Cockrane's at night given in honour of the newly-married pair. Had a good time in spite of my foot but missed Ernie.</p> <p>Saturday 11</p> <p>Lou's 23rd birthday and the weather was perfect. Had callers in the afternoon, Bob and Dorothy McCrow and their grandfather. Lou, mother and I went to Brantford after supper to a shower for Florence Webster who is to be married on Monday and had a good laugh when Burnice started being funny, some experience on the road home with a {dreemke?} and his car.</p> <p>Sunday 12</p> <p>Lou and I represented the family at Church in the morning and heard a splendid sermon on "Prayer". The Websters called in the afternoon but were not here long. Ernie came at night and we had the most wonderful drive yet, up to his place for clothes then around "the block" once more, A perfect evening after on long time without him.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>September Monday 13 1926</p> <p><br /> Received a letter from Jess saying she would be up on Friday night. In the afternoon Lou and I took some plums down and had the bumps taken out of the fender of the car.</p> <p>Tuesday 14</p> <p>One perfect day for our trip to London Fair. Ernie went with us and we all stopped at the school to vote, Ernie's first one. Had lunch first of all when we got to London, Ernie and I hunted up the things we had shown. Walked through the cattle and horse stables and Ernie took me on the Scenic Railway-some joke- on The Sea Play which was thrilling for me. Saw the afternoon performance on the grand-stand then home. Ernie helped milk and we listened to catcher returns while eating supper.</p> <p><br /> Wednesday 15</p> <p>Lou and I went to town with the cream in the morning and it started to rain before we got home. I wrote a letter to Helen after dinner. According to the paper, the Liberal Government got in but Smoke won over Davidson here.</p> <p><br /> September Thursday 16 1926</p> <p>Some more rain again but it cleared in the afternoon so I could pick some plums. Made out the entries for Paris Fair and there was just 81. Went for the cows at night for the first time in ages.</p> <p>Friday 17</p> <p>Three men were here from Stratford to buy some sheep and stayed for dinner. Then the Numan boys came in the afternon and brought some more. At night, Dan went to the corn-roast and Jack came for Lou and I then took Ernie, Cousin Melville and Eleanor to a party at Mary App's. Not many there but I had one wonderful time and drive home in the mist afterwards. Some excietment when the other pair in the back seat thought we were lost. Got in at 2.15.</p> <p>Saturday 18</p> <p>Helped do the baking and did the usual cleaning and dusting. Went to town at night, saw Mildred and walked up the hill with her, and came home early as it was misty again.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>September Sunday 19 1926</p> <p>Went to church in the morning and had to go nearly to the front. Coming home, we met Aunt Clara, Uncle Tom, Jess and her friend Kay Stoddart on the way here. Mr. and Mrs. Buck were here in the afternoon, also the two girls and Melboune, who stayed for supper then drove up home with Ernie and I. A lovel, warm moon-light night so we went for a long drive after a got home at 11.20 just as Jack was leaving. Drove "Queen" instead of Dolly.</p> <p>Monday 20</p> <p>Spent a busy day getting things ready for the Fair to-morrow but for once were through in fair times at night for we were in bed by ten.</p> <p>Tuesday 21</p> <p>Lou and I took the load of fruit, grain, etc. To the Show and had things placed early for once, then had to go down to the Express offices after the grain from London. Lou stayed home at night to entertain Jack but the rest of us went to the show and took Marjorie McCrow with us. Got a nice lot of prizes. To bed about 12.</p> <p>September Wednesday 22 1926</p> <p>Lou and I took the cream to the station in the morning, once home and had an early dinner, then we all went to the show. Ernie was helping then shows the Guernseys and we watched a couple of classes shown. Gathered the staff up and were home in good time so I did all the milking while Dan and papa made their second trip. Jack was here for supper. Lou, Dan, Eleanor and I ended the day at Mary looking at all her treasure. Were home at 11.10.</p> <p>Thursday 23</p> <p>A misty wet day and a dull afternoon to look over fruit for the show at Galt to-morrow. Finished in goof time and got to bed real early.</p> <p>Friday 24</p> <p>Went to Galt with our load and had things placed in good time. Some fun trying to put up an artistic collection of fruit standing in a chair. Dan and papa came home with Lou and I in the Dodge. Rain all afternoon and I did some baking. Aunt Clara, Jess and Margaret were supposed to sail for England to-day.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>September Saturday 25 1926</p> <p>A rainy day for Galt Fair. We all went though and got a fine lot of prizes, even a first on our "artistic collection". Jack came up in the afternoon and helped us load up, then drove the car home for me while I played "gooseberry" in the front seat and watched one of the prettiest sunsets as the rain stopped when it was time to come home.</p> <p>Sunday 26</p> <p>A nice bright day but real cold, a frost last night. Mother, Lou, Dan and I went to church in the morning and heard a fine sermon on "three things we ought to know". Was there at night again with Ernie, Carl drove us down and back in the car. Rev. Simon Edwards preached. Got "Queen", then Ernie and I drove "around the block" and he came in for a few minutes when we arrived home. Gave me a letter from Karen to read {with?) with a couple of good pictures in it.</p> <p>Monday 27</p> <p>Finished the morning's work then Lou and I had to take a couple of pies to the booth at the School Fair. Delivered some pears at Eleanor's and Mrs. Edwards gave us our dinner. Spent the afternoon getting fruit ready for Drumbo Show.</p> <p>September Tuesday 28 1926</p> <p>Made two trips to Drumbo Show, had to take papa back with a pair of chicken's he forgot the second time. Had the honour of meeting Mr. Cosby from Smithville, who was to judge the poultry. In the afternoon, Lou and I had to go down with the car, as, mother phoned Mr. Bosworth about it in the morning, nothing much wrong but it takes the hills better now.</p> <p>Wednesday 29</p> <p>Lou and I took the cream to the station, then came home and got a bunch ready for Show and were at Drumbo by noon. Stuck in the mud for a few minutes so parked our car in another place. Some surprise when we saw Ernie back of us in Mr. Birley's truck, with a load of sheep on, so the afternoon wasn't a bit slow as I expected it was going to be. Mrs. Cunningham came so far as their place with us on the way home.</p> <p>Thursday 30</p> <p>A perfect autumn day. I picked and canned plums in the morning, also went for the mail and after I helped with the dinner dishes, picked 4 baskets of plums, then went at my old job of picking apples. Jack came at night so it was after midnight when we got to bed. In the Paris paper Effie Howard is married.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>October Friday 1 1926</p> <p>Never thought until I was doing the milking that we were awake again at the end of another month and the start of a new one. Heard some more news when Eleanor phoned, Wade Walter is married. Lou and I were to town in the morning with a load of plums and apples. Did some baking and dusting after dinner.</p> <p>Saturday 2 Rather dull and rainy looking in the morning but it cleared in the afternoon, so that it was perfect for Mary 's wedding at 3 o'clock. Mrs. Wishart phoned afterwards, wanting us to go out and see the flower, which we did and Eleanor went with us. Tasted the wedding-cake and had some ice-cream. Came back to town and saw Ernie for a few minutes.</p> <p>Sunday 3</p> <p>The whole family attended church in the morning as it was Communion service. Cousin Mrtyle and Will, Bessie, Harold and Uncle Tom had dinner with us and stayed until milking time. Lou went to the Presbyterian Church with Jack and Ernie came for me later with "Dolly" and we had one long, lovely drive and didn't get back until twelve.</p> <p>October Monday 4 1926</p> <p>Blue-birds for happiness and one was singing when I went out to milk first thing in the morning. A nice warm day but we got a storm before the day was over. Papa had trouble with his truck coming from town and Jack {came?} home with him to {fix?} it and on account of the rain he stayed all night.</p> <p>Tuesday 5</p> <p>For the first time in years I didn't go to Burford Fair with any fruit. Dan and papa took the grain and poultry over and managed to get there with it, although they were stopped on the road for a while. Had the pleasure of Polly's company to the mail-box and back. Sweet memories of a month ago.</p> <p>Wednesday 6</p> <p>Papa drove to town with me when I took the cream down and shipped some chickens to Bramp-ton. We all went over to Burford about dinner- time saw Ernie in town as we went through, and had a punk time all afternoon at the Fair. Late getting home at night and Mr. Churchill with his two {messages?} waiting for supper.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>October Thursday 7 1926</p> <p>Lou and I had a wild-goose chase to the station after Mr. J. Short as he didn't come to the train. Saw Ernie busy delivering milk, on Banfield Street. Just 16 men for dinner but the silo was filled in record time, as they were all in for supper again soon after four. Some rush in the afternoon getting things ready.</p> <p><br /> Friday 8</p> <p>A nice clear day but cold. Lou and I delivered some fruit in town about noon then I did the weekly cleaning up in the house and finished the afternoon picking apples. Mr. Wilson and his wife were here for supper Lou, Dan and I left right after for the U.F.Y.P.O. meeting which was held at Cousin {Myrtle's?}, Marie and Elizabeth went with us. A nice time and a couple of dances after, or should I say one, with Ernie.</p> <p>Saturday 9</p> <p>Read some more of Ernie's diary which he let me have last night. Cousin Melville came out at noon so helped pick apples in the afternoon. Mr. Kent and the youngsters were but after came {Snowe?} and later the man came from Kitchener who brought some apples 2 years ago so papa is going to let him have them this year. To town at night but came home early.</p> <p>October Sunday 10 1926</p> <p>Made a grand rush and went to Church before we went to Princeton for dinner at Mr. Hewitt's. Mr. and Mrs. Heas and their. little girl, Grace were there, also Tom Hewitt's little girl. Beatrice, Jack came after Lou to take her to Church at Richwood and Ernie drove up for his clothes then once more spent a most enjoyable evening, coming home to find the Ford parked.</p> <p>Monday 11</p> <p>A certain song kept going through my head all the time I was doing my work in the morning and it was "I Love You Truly." Lou and I had another trip to town after dinner when we shipped some Bantams to Norwich. Was going to bed in good time but didn't get there until after eleven as Mr. Prime and some fellow selling baskets landed in.</p> <p>Tuesday 12</p> <p>A real nice day and I spent the afternoon in the orchard. At night Jack came for the three of us and we went to Eleanor's to celebrate Cousin Melville's and my birthday, which is coming. Ernie arrived about 9.30 after practicing the play. {Illegible} time opening up parcels. Mice was on {atomic few?}</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>October Wednesday 13 1926</p> <p>Nearly gave "something" all away when Lou surprised me by asking if I knew what Ernie was going to give me for my birthday and I had the misfortune to blush. Mr. and Mrs. Webster, Forrest and Dorothy May. Edith's little girl, called at night after Lou and Dan were in bed.</p> <p>Thursday 14</p> <p>Mother went to town with me in the morning to see about Dan having an operation. Saw Ernie for a few minutes to talk to while mother was at the doctor's. Once more on Thursday, Oct. 14, I said Good-bye but this time it was to Dan when we left him at the hospital at 6.30. Did the milking when I came home and then listened to the Radio until 10.00 wondered if Dan were sleeping.</p> <p>Friday 15</p> <p>Mr. Munroe phoned as soon as the operation was over to say that Dan had come through it alright. Picked up potatoes after dinner, then mother, Lou and I went down to see him. Only stayed a few minutes as he was quite "dopey" yet. Jack came in the evening to see Lou.</p> <p>October Saturday 16 1926</p> <p>A nasty, wet day. Mother received a card from Aunt Clara, which was posted in Liverpool. Paid Dan a visit in the afternoon, then Lou and I got Eleanor and did the Saturday shopping while mother stayed at the hospital. Eleanor told us about another wedding, Edith Martin is going to marry Wilfred {Gurney?} this month.</p> <p>Sunday 17</p> <p>Took Marjorie McCrow to church with us and left mother at the hospital while we were there. Jack came in the afternoon and was here for supper, then he and Lou took another drive to see Dan again. Ernie was in {with?} him in the afternoon and came for me at night and we spent the evening at his place. Saw a certain birthday present coming home {illegible...} nice as the {given?}.</p> <p>Monday 18</p> <p>Rain again. Went for the mail about noon and there was a letter from Helen, also one for Dan from her. Mother, Lou and I spent part of the afternoon with him and he seemed a lot better, perhaps the letter had something to do with it.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>October Tuesday 19 1926</p> <p>Was down to see Dan in the afternoon and he was some pretty carnations to look at that Mrs. Webster brought him last night. Had the Websters and Warren, Maggie and Aunt Josie here in the evening after they visited Dan. Was more than pleased when Ernie phoned to let me know how he made out in the Brant County Plowing Match. He fot first and he also invited me to the feed {they?} are giving the actors after the play to-morrow.</p> <p>Wednesday 20</p> <p>Rain at frist then the forst snow-storm of the season. A {softer?} day and Harry Munn and {Marie?} Walter were supposed to be married in the afternoon. Lou and I had two trips to the Express Office in the morning, the second one, after Mr Nison who was here for dinner. I was terribly disappointed when we couldn't go at night to see the play Ernie was in so spent the evening burning up a certain bunch of letters.</p> <p>Thursday 21 We managed to get down to see Dan in the afternoon and he' begininng to want to come home. Dan, Lou and I recived letters from Jess, also some pictures of England. Ernie called up and he had come first in to-days match and was first for thr best crown, for the first time.</p> <p>October Friday 22 1926</p> <p>Rain, nothing but Rain! Didn't get down to see Dan, did some baking and dusting, etc. instead.</p> <p>Saturday 23</p> <p>A better day than we've had lately and we went to town in the afternoon. Lou and i did the shopping while mother was wirh Dan, then Eleanor and Lou and I spent some time with him before we had to go afte Cousin Melville. He and Elanor came out with us. Ernie phoned after supper and I had a chat with him while the rest were in the kitchen.</p> <p>Sunday 24</p> <p>Another dark, wet day as far as the weather was concerned but Ernie came for me early in the afternoon and we went with his folks up to Uncle Art's. Wore my birthday present but no one noticed it until we got home at night and Lou spied it when Ernie came in for a few minutes, One wonderful day for me.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>October Monday 25 1926</p> <p>Just 25 years ago at 8 o'clock in the morning I appeared on the scene, only it was a Thursday. Lou and mother had to have another look at "the ring" and mother never said a thing only asked what Ernie intended to do for a living. While I did the milking at night, I was composing a letter to Ernie but lost nerve when it came to writing it.</p> <p>Tuesday 26</p> <p>Drove papa up to Mr. Well's about noon to see the thresher there so didn't have to walk out for the mail. Managed to get down to see Dan in the afternoon and wore my ring for the second time but didn't have Ernie to put it on. Dan looked a lot better than he has for a long while.</p> <p>Wednesday 27</p> <p>Mrs. Adeney was in after eggs so I had a ride out to the mail-box. A lovely day for a change. Some run when I went for the cows at night after old "Nigger" and a heifer but with the help of Mr. Taylor and his father got them back in the pasture. Jack was here and spent the evening with {illegible}.</p> <p>October Thursday 28 1926</p> <p>Dan phoned from the hospital in morning. He was out in a chair. Went down to see him after dinner and took Mrs. Elmes and Cousin Bertha wit us. While there, Mr. Webster came in, then she came out home with us and Mr. Webster came after her at night with Bernice and Forrest. He mad the Radio work once more, and didn't it sound fine.</p> <p>Friday 29</p> <p>A real nice day and spent some of it getting ready for the Masquerade dance of the U.F.Y.P.O Club, held at Cochrane's. Ernie and Roscoe came after Lou and I and Ernie got 2nd at the N. Dumfries {Playing?} match. Some rare costumes at the dance and as it was my first masquerade party, I surely enjoyed it, especially the dances with Ernie. Also my first ride in the truck {illegible} in the front seat.</p> <p>Saturday 30</p> <p>More rain but mother and I managed to get down for Dan in the morning and brought him home once more. Duated in the afternoon with the aid ? of Polly. Have to use lamps at night but they are not so bad, especially when the Radio is working good as it was to night.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>October Sunday 31 1926</p> <p>Lou and I went to Church in the morning and heard a great sermon on "How God works in a round about way". Called at Eleanor's on the way home. Lou spent the afternoon at the Cunningham's and after she left, the Telfer family, Cousin Eva and Uncle Tom called. Ernie came later so I had company while I milked, Listened to Radio a little while after the dishes were done, Ernie helped me wipe them, then he took me for a drive, up home and "around the block". One wonderful ride with and perfect ending.</p> <p>November Monday 1</p> <p>Milked old "Nigger" for the last time in the morning, as she and the younger cattle went right after dinner, then Lou and I had a trip down to the Junction after papa. His 63rd birthday and a nasty wet day. A lonesome job milking at night after last night.</p> <p>Tuesday 2</p> <p>Mr. Webster and two Hydro men were here in the afternoon to see about us getting Hydro. Started making some Christmas gift and amused Dan by the way I was doing things.</p> <p>November Wednesday 3 1926</p> <p>Lou and I were to town in the morning with the cream and had the November interest put on our {Back books?}. Saw the Golden Guernsey milk wagon but better still, saw Ernie himself at night, when he and Roco spent the evening with us. Jack was here too and {Aeshie Will?} who is going to {Illegible?} to-morrow. Some {illegible} candy, then dancing with Ernie, although Lou was trying to tell one how rude I was.</p> <p>Thursday</p> <p>The Threashers were here all day so we were busy getting meals ready most of the time.</p> <p>Friday 5</p> <p>The threshing was done by noon and we had only 8 extra men for dinner. I helped pick over some peas for the "Royal" then Lou and I took them and the oats to the Express Office. Mr. Pifher went down town with us. Most wonderful 2 months of my life have just passed.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>November Saturday 6 1926</p> <p>Cousin Melville came out at dinner-time and Lou and I helped him pick up potatoes until time to go to town. Took Eleanor down with us while we did our shopping. Marjorie Telfer phoned at night. She is home for the week-end.</p> <p>Sunday 7</p> <p>Went to the reopening of our Church in the morning and it certainly is beautiful now. Some crowd there Uncle Tom Van Berklin and his sister were here when we came home and the Webster family all landed in the afternoon. To church at night again with Lou and Jack but didn't come home with them. {Illegible} I had another wonderful drive with Ernie after having pie at the Galt road Fridge.</p> <p>Monday 8</p> <p>A nice sunny day and Marjorie, Bessie, Harold and Cousin Eve came over for dinner. Had a good laugh when Marjorie asked about my ring. Thanksgiving Day again and a real one for me with so much to be thankful for, but most of all, Ernie and all the thrilling times we've had.</p> <p>November Tuesday 9 1926</p> <p>A mild wet day with a thunderstorm at night. I had the job of helping papa get the chicken ready for the Winter Fair at Toronto and that took up most of the day.</p> <p>Wednesday 10</p> <p>Washed some more chickens feet in the afternoon and as the weather was much colder, it wasn't much fun. Jack came in on his way home from work so was here for supper and the evening.</p> <p>Thursday 11</p> <p>Papa shipped the poultry to Toronto so took the cream down with him and Lou and I didn't have to go. Ernie came at night and we spent a quiet evening listening to an Armistice Day programme from New york, of such pieces {illegible} "K. Katie", "Till We Meet Again" and "There's a Long Long {Rail?}"</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>November Friday 12 1926</p> <p>Mr. and Mrs. Burrill drove out in the morning with some cabbages, carrots, etc. for us and stayed for dinner. Lou and I received a letter from Jess in the mail, written before she received mine.</p> <p>Saturday 13</p> <p>Mother, Lou, Dan and I went to town in the afternoon and took Marjorie McCrow with us, also Mrs. Elmes and Eleanor. Some Load! Lou drove as far as the corner with Jack in the truck coming home.</p> <p>Sunday 14</p> <p>We all were over to Aunt Josie's for dinner and the afternoon I {reve?} had to play at church so we had a quite time. Came home rather early so finished the work in good time. Ernie and I had one more wonderful dive "around the block" then stopped at his place on the way back {illegible} awhile and Roscoe.</p> <p>November 15 1926</p> <p>A beautiful morning but showers after dinner. Mr. Buck and Melbourne were down pulling turnips for us so we got them all in. I helped load one load and got a soaking doing it.</p> <p>Tuesday 16</p> <p>A rainy night, so didn't decide to go to Toronto until Warren phoned. One mad rush but we were off a little before 9. Had the good-luck to see Ernie on Banfield St on our way. Ate our lunch before we went into the Show, then spent the afternoon seeing things. I learned something about canning fruit, I didn't know before. Left for home soon after it and when we got back Jack had finished the milking. U.F.Y.P.O meeting but we were too late to go.</p> <p>Wednesday 17</p> <p>A nice day once again. Had lots of odd jobs to do. Received an invitation at noon from Mrs. Crombie to a dance on Friday night.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>November Thursday 18 1926</p> <p>Rain all day then snow at night. Drove papa to the station in the morning as he went to Toronto again to buy back his grain. Helped Dan clean some grain by turning the fanning milk. Jack, Lou and Dan and I started down to the station for papa but I got out when I met Ernie coming in and came home with him. Told him something I thought of during the week.</p> <p>Friday 19</p> <p>A year or two ago it would have taken a lot to have kept me from going to the dance at Crombrie's but things have changed some since then and stayed home, even after papa said we ought to go if the roads weren't too bad. I wonder why?</p> <p>Saturday 20</p> <p>Mother and I went to town in the morning so had to do the Saturday's baking after dinner. Had "anti freeze" put in the car as the weather is colder again. Called Ernie up at night to see if he had to work to-morrow night or not.</p> <p>November Sunday 21 1926</p> <p>The whole family managed to get to Church in the morning, Marjorie McCrow went down with us, then we had dinner at Cousin Myrtle's. Ernie came after one there and we had a nice snowy drive home. He helped us milk after we had a good laugh at his costume. When the supper dishes were all done, he took me up to his mother's and we spent the evening sitting around the stove then an enjoyable drive home.</p> <p>Monday 22</p> <p>The usual Monday's work then in the afternoon I helped Lou pick over some of the Show Oats. Mrs. Kelly phoned at noon to find out if I could go with the bunch to Guelph on Friday to a Conference.</p> <p>Tuesday 23</p> <p>Baked some pies for mother in the morning then put in another afternoon hand picking oats. Heard some good radio while we were doing it, which helped some.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>November Wednesday 24 1926</p> <p>Spent another day doing the grain for Guelph. Had a phone-call from Ernie at night about going on Friday. Just one month ago, I wore my ring for the first time.</p> <p>Thursday 25 Lou, Mother, Dan and I went to town in the afternoon and sent off the grain to Guelph besides doing some shopping Ernie phoned and said he was going home for the night.</p> <p>Friday 26</p> <p>Awake at 6 but didn't get up until 20 after as it was raining. Ernie came for me and we left his car at Mrs. Kelly's and went with Harold Wilma to Guelph. An {illegible} day for me listening to speeches, etc. Had dinner and supper with the boys in the Cafeteria. Joe Skys came home with us. One wonderful ride, even if there was a flat tire and it was raining. Finished the day by attending the dance at William's were I had some swell dances with Ernie. Home at 3.45 after a cold drove in Jack's care and {Illegible}.</p> <p>November Saturday 27 1926</p> <p>Spent the day, picking chickens and turkeys for Guelph. Rain and it was one cold job. Went to bed early at night, was there by 8.30.</p> <p>Sunday 28</p> <p>We all had dinner and spent the afternoon at Warren's, Betty's birthday, she is 3 years old. Mr. and Mrs. Webster called in the evening but I went with Ernie when he came for a ride "around the block" then called for Roscoe and brought him down with us. The boys came in for a little while before going home. Some argument in the kitchen on speeches, etc.</p> <p>Monday 29</p> <p>Up rather early to get the dressed poultry packed, then I did the milking and separating while Dan and papa did the other work and they went to the Express Office. Received, or at least papa did, his bronze medal for best collection of {illegible} at the C.N.E.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>November Tuesday 30 1926</p> <p>Drove mother to town in the afternoon since we didn't get down on Saturday. Sat up and listened to a good Radio concert until 10 o'clock.</p> <p>December Wednesday 1</p> <p>Election day, so the four of us went to the school after dinner to vote. Listened to the returnes over the Radio at night and Mr. Nixson got in here as we didn't lose our votes. However the rest of Ontario went for Governemnrt control of liquors and Mr. Ferguson or rather Connservatives won by a big majority.</p> <p>Thursday 2</p> <p>A cold day for our trip to Guelph. Mother stayed home but Jack and Ernie came and went with us - after the car started and Ernie had blistered his hand cranking it. Saw most of the show before lunch and sat in the ring for a while after with Ernie and talked about several {things?} a nice ride home, sepecially when they let me get in the middle, ate chocolate most the way. A nice warm horse {rauppu?} when did the milking, danced and took Ernie home, aslo {illegible}, it was the end of a perfect day.</p> <p>December Friday 3 1926</p> <p>Found out a few things from papa while we were milking in the morning. Had company at night, Mr. and Mrs. Cocharne, Isabel, Scott and Donald were all here. Kept wishing it were last night again.</p> <p>Saturday 4</p> <p>Recived an early phone call from Eleanor saying "Mickey" had disappeared- she was quite worried about him. A cold day and I didn't even have to go for the mail ad Dan and papa madetwo trips, one to town and one to Telfer's. They put in the cattle and horse for winter and I had the fun of helping them tie up the cattle after I finished milking.</p> <p>Sunday 5</p> <p>A real winter day and we didn't get out to Church. Ernie came about 4 o'clock, stayed till {I?} helped with the milking, then he took me up to his mother's for supper. Had one pleasant evening, even if we did have a serious talk after Mrs. Buck go the rest off to bed. Memories of 3 months ago. Home at 11.20 {Lou?} home fun helping Jack get his car out of a snow drift.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>December Monday 6 1926</p> <p>Helped papa get some chickens ready for Galt Show in the morning and he hired Taylor's truck to take them up in the afternoon.</p> <p>Tuesday 7</p> <p>Lou, Dan and I went to town in the afternoon and had some fun getting up the fast hill. Eleanor phoned and the boys found her cat so she was feeling quite gay again.</p> <p>Wednesday 8</p> <p>Received our 1925 Income Tax papers as will have to make them out now, started them in the afternoon. Jack was here at night and Ernie brought Roscoe and Jeremy to help clip the {cows?} for us. They were late finishing up so didn't see much of Ernie.</p> <p>December Thursday 9 1926</p> <p>They certainly made a big improvement in the cows. Warren, Maggie and his sister called in the morning, just as I was mixing up the Christmas cake so I had to finish my job. Papa went to the Galt Poultry Show in the afternoon and arrived home about 10.30 with one cup and some special prizes.</p> <p>Friday 10</p> <p>Had to make two trips to the mail-box as there was nothing there when I went out at noon. Jack came and took the three of us to the U.F.Y.P.O Box Social. Some social, as there were two boys to every girl. Ward Kelly and Nelson Hamilton helped me eat mine. A swell ride home afterwards as Jack drove Ernie down to "Bendemere"</p> <p>Sunday 11</p> <p>Did the usual baking and cleaning up and also finished making out the Income papers. Went to bed early at night.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>December Sunday 12 1926</p> <p>Lou, Dan and I went to Church in the morning and took Marjorie with us. Called in at Eleanor's on the way home to get the pictures of Mary's wedding, and saw Alberta and Pete who were there for the day. Ernie came for me about 9 o'clock and took me up home to get Roscoe. Had another talk about our plans for next year.</p> <p>Monday 13</p> <p>A damp, misty day, a real "blue Monday". Had a call from the Watkin's agent just as I was doing the breakfast dishes. Spent the afternoon hem-stitching curtains for the parlour and also talking over different things.</p> <p>Tuesday 14</p> <p>Had the job of icing the Christmas cake in the morning and after dinner, finished another curtain besides doing my usual work. Went to bed early at night then Lou and I talked till late.</p> <p>December Wednesday 15 1926</p> <p>I might have lost Polly, as she fell in the tank of water while she was hunting in the attic but she was smart enough to hop out. Was to town with Dan in the afternoon drove the pony down and we had a nice cold ride. Jack was here at night to see Lou.</p> <p>Thursday 16</p> <p>Lou and I spent the afternoon getting parcels done up for Christmas, then at night I wrote a letter to Helen and addressed the {Illegible} I have to mend. Mother received a phone call from {Chachain} saying that her brother Harry is dead.</p> <p>Friday 17</p> <p>A cold walk to the mail-box at noon then didn't get anything so had to go in the afternoon again but got a ride out with Mr. Holmes. He came with one of the tail-less kittens for papa. Lou named it "Sonny". Hung the new parlour curtains with Lou's help.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>December Saturday 18 1926</p> <p>One endless week_ but to-morrow's Sunday. Mother went to town with Dan in the afternoon. Eleanor phoned to let us know what she received for her birthday. It was roses and they arrived a trifle early.</p> <p>Sunday 19</p> <p>Ernie came early in the afternoon and we went down to have a look at the other house it was just a look so we couldn't go inside. A wonderful afternoon for me, also evening. Ernie helped milk and after supper about 9.30 we drove up to his mother's after {some?} at Bendemere soon, now. Some excitement when his car {Illegible} so it was 1.30 when we got to bed.</p> <p>Monday 20</p> <p>From 10 until 4.30 we packed 17 geese, 3 turkeys and {illegible} chickens. Eleanor's 26th birthday and she phoned in the afternoon.</p> <p>December Tuesday 21 1926</p> <p>Supposed to be the shortest day but it was more like the longest as we were up real early to get the poultry off to town. Did the wash-ing, had an early dinner, went out with Dan to the mail-box, {got?} a parcel from England than Dan brought one home from Hamilton. I put up a few decorations and Mr. and Mrs. Webster came in some more parcels for us and some fun when mother told her about Lou and I and our plans.</p> <p>Wednesday 22</p> <p>Busy getting ready for Christmas Day. Mother cooked the cranberries and I made the pudding sauce. Lou went to a concert at Richwood at night and came to bed about 1 o'clock.</p> <p>Thursday 23</p> <p>Drove mother and Dan to town with the car and had it washed while we did the last of our christmas {shopping? Saw?} Ernie {who gave?} us a calendar. We came at night {illegible} time helped me with {illegible} after supper, then took Lou and I to the {illegible} canning. Had a wonderful {illegible] I guess. Just see what happens. It must have been the {illegible} for christmas.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>December Friday 24 1926</p> <p>A real busy day so didn't have much chance to get excited over parcels. Nearly had a fit when I got one from Bill but there was something for Lou and Dan also inside so I wasn't quite so mad. Received invitations to Marjorie McCrow's next Tuesday night.</p> <p>Saturday 25</p> <p>Did the milking before we opened any parcels. I got one big surprise when I thought Ernie had given me a diary and Lou came down with another great big package from him which turned out to be the swellest set of white ivory in a case of grey and blue. Just 17 for dinner- I {illegible} had a diagonal. The Telfer's left early, then Jack took Cousin Melville down for Eleanor and after the chores were done, we young folks went up to Mrs. Buck's for supper and made 25 there. Helped with the dishes after and spent the evening dancing. Had some wonderful ones with Ernie and so ended the happiest Christmas Day I have ever had.</p> <p>Sunday 26</p> <p>Cousin Eva and Uncle Tom stayed yesterday and are going to be here for a while. Spent a quite afternoon sitting around the fire-place. Ernie was here in time to help milk and Jack came for supper. Had a good laugh when Eleanor was kissed under the mistletoe. One wonderful {Illegible} when for the first time I had somebody's head on my lab in front of the {glate?}. Ernie when home early and took Eleanor and Cousin Melville in.</p> <p>December Monday 27 1926</p> <p>Slept in some so we had to make up for lost time to get the washing, etc. done by dinner-time. Had some fun in the afternoon, looking through "Hope Chests" and planning. Was in bed by 9 o'clock to get some sleep for to-morrow night.</p> <p>Tuesday 28</p> <p>Cousin Eva and I spent the afternoon cutting out some of the goods Mother gave me for Christmas. Jack came for us at night to go to Mrs. McCrow's. Would have had one slow time, as there was such a crowd there if it hadn't been for Ernie. He brought me home so we left rather early and had one perfect tide down the road, planning different things and then the worst part od all, he had to go.</p> <p>Wednesday 29</p> <p>Didn't go for the mail until the afternoon. Got several letters written and in the evening Mr. and Mrs. Pifher came over to let papa know about the price of the farm etc.{So?} didn't get to bed until 11.15.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>December Tuesday 30 1926</p> <p>Mr. and Mrs. Buck came down in the afternoon and he went with papa to look over Mr. Pifher's farm while we women folks sewed and mended etc. and talked over different matters. They seemed to be trying to prepare me for the worst but... I'm afraid it fell on death ears. We kids drove the car into Eleanor's at night and spent a nice evening playing cards. I {illegible Wishbart?} family and Jack and Ernie were there too and I was lucky enough to get Ernie as a partner to start anyway.</p> <p>Friday 31</p> <p>Drove the car to town once more in the morning and got one glimpse of Ernie on his milk sleigh. Was home by noon and Lou had dinner already. Ernie came in the evening and Jack didn't get here until late but we spent the last of 1926 the most wonderful year yet, in front of the fire-place and I had the pleasure of having the head of the dearest boy I know, on my lap. Yes 1926 was even more wonderful then 1920 and that is saying something.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>Memoranda</p> <p>Saw January in and out, February in and out and March in and also out then the beginning of April and the end of it. We were singing "Everything's Gonna Be Alright" as May started. Jack was here- but Ernie was here to see it go and June come in.</p> <p>Broke the record at the end of June but saw the beginning of August and October. Some year!.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>Memoranda</p> <p>Duty makes us do thing well but love makes us do them beautifully.</p> <p>Transmutation A grain of sand in an oyster's shell That it couldn't eject, so it covered it well With a precious coast which we call a gem, and deem it fit for a diadem</p> <p>A bit of care that the heart lends space- That love cannot escape, but can outwardly grace With such royal beauty till all the world May see how a care can be impearled</p> <p><br /> No longer doubt, nor fear, nor, grieve, Nor on uncertain evils dwell; Past, present, future calmly leave To them who doeth all things well</p> <p>Imperishable Alone in power, supreme in grace, With the wings of an eagle, the voice of a dove; Outlasting death and time and space- love.</p> <p>Weather Records</p> <p>Date Remarks Therm</p> <p>The Human Touch</p> <p>High thoughts and noble in all lands Help me, my soul is fed by such. But, ah, the touch of lips and hands- The human touch! Warm, vital, close, life's eye {bols?} dear- There need I most, and now and here.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>March 3, 1927</p> <p>Wedding picture of Jean Barker and Ernest Buck at Hazel Grove Farm Picture given to me (L.B.) by Maggie Barker June 19/86</p> </div> transcribed https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/fd659c3ce24eb77936cd4e4fdc933898.pdf b054b8c67dd29f5780e972e71d2e2fb6 PDF Text Text ������������������������������������ https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/46df8dc5f2d5eabdaa68914e7d03c668.pdf 810e3ca40c9ed336c2beff128250df48 PDF Text Text Jeannie Watson (1877-1972)
 1901-1902 Diary
 Transcribed by Rural Diary Archive volunteers Burnside Farm Cottage {drawing of a paper scroll with the following text: "Plan and Work done on our House"; diagonal text to the right of drawing: "Burnside Farm"} Lot D Concession II. Aldborough Township Elgin Co. Ontario. Canada Our House During the summer of 1901, we decided to build a new house, as the house we were then living in, although not so very old, was very cold and in need of a great amount of repairs. As we had seen and liked the mason work done by McKay Bros. of Clachan we wrote to Mr. Josiah McKay, asking him to do the mason work and as early in the spring of 1902 as possible, which he promised to do. As we had very little timber of our own, we decided to put up a solid brick, with a stone foundation. The first story is to be three brick thick, with iron strapping, a hollow of an inch and then the lath and plaster, making a wall 15 in. thick. The second story is to be a hollow wall and plastered on the brick making a wall 10 in. thick. As there are only four of us, father, mother, son and daughter, & we have only one hundred acres of land, we did not want to build too large a house and yet we wanted it convenient. We examined a great many houses, but most of them were too large, and had low-roofed kitchens, which we did not want. But after seeing new Nelson Place (Duart) and Mrs Duncan McLean (Dutton) houses we decided on our plan. After rough sketching it, we submitted it to Mr. Jack McKay, Rodney, who drew out our plan, and gave us lenghts and widths of door and window sills and frames, charging for all $3.00. Our carpenter is Mr. Nick Ludy, Rodney, whose charges are for himself $1.50 per day and for his men $1.25 per day. We are hiring all the men by the day. The masons charges are McKay Bros. each $2.00 per day. Jack Hillman, $1.75 per day. John McPhail tender $1.25 per day. These men are to do the plastering also. Basement Plan [drawn plan of basement with each room labeled] First Floor �{drawn plan of first floor of house} Work of House (Margins: Work of house) In October 1901 we ordered 35,000 brick from A. Wehlam & Sons of Talbot St; at $3.00 a thousand and some stone from A. R. McDonald of Duart. In December James Fowler came to help us, so that we had the two teams and two men and they started work for (Margins: December 21st, 1901 started drawing stone) the house on the 21st of Dec. 1901. Both teams made one trip a day for 4 days, drawing stone from Mr McDonalds with wagons. The stone were hard to get as the ground was frozen and as Mr. A. R. McDonald did not have enough ready for us, Willie bought 18 gauge stone from Mr. John McDonald on the 24th; for $3.00. That same day Mr. Dan Gillies, and J. G. Gillies went up to help the boys with the large stone. They had sleighs but as Willie broke the tongue of his sleigh, they only brought home 3 loads or 9 stone. On the 28th, Willie bought some loads of stone from Mr. Alex McGugan Oxford at 75 cts a load, and on the 30th, he and Jim drew 1 load of stone from Mr. McGugans with wagons, also 2 load or 1260 brick from Mr. Wehlam's. (Margins: Dec 30th 1901 started Drawing brick) On the 31st Dave Logan helped them and they drew 3 loads of stone from Mr. McGugans. (Margins: Jan 3rd 1902) On Jan 1st they found they could get better stone at Mr. Morrisons for 50 cts a load so drew 2 load from there that day and on the 3rd drew 3 load, Mr. J Kwiell helping them. On the 4th Pa and Jim with one team and sleigh drew home 2 large stone from Mr. J. McDonalds, and on the 6th, they ran 2 trips with both teams from there taking 8 large stone. (Margins: Jan 4th 1902) On the 7th, Geo. Dicks helped them and they brought 3 load of stone from Mr. Morrisons, also paid him for 8 load ($4.00) (Margins: Jan 7th 1902) and Mr McGugan for 5 load ($3.75). The boys drew 2 load or 1325 brick that same day. The next day they drew 1 load of stone from J. McDonalds and 1 load from A.R. McDonalds, also 2 load or 1350 brick with sleighs. On the 9th; 11th 13th 14th & 15th they drew brick 10 loads or 8400 brick. (Margins: Jan 16th Cutting and drawing logs.) On Jan 16th the men started to cut logs and on the 17th they started to draw logs to mill. They worked on the 16th, 17th, 18th, 20th, 21st, 22nd, 23rd, 24th, 25th, 27th, 28th 29th, 31st, Feb 1st, 3rd, 4th, & 5th, at cutting, skidding, and drawing logs to Lusty's mill, Rodney. In all they drew out one 32 ft. log and five 27 ft. logs �for 2 by 6 joice; five 24 ft. logs, five 29 ft. logs, five 16 ft. logs, one 18 ft. log and one 13 ft. log for 2 by 8 joice; seven 14 ft. logs for rafters 2 by 3; thirteen 10 ft. logs for scantling 2 by 4; also five 12 ft. logs for scantling 2 by 4; four 12 ft. logs for inch lumber & three 10 ft. logs for inch lumber; five 12 ft. logs for plank and one 10 ft. log for plank. They drew all the logs out with the sleigh. (Margins: Jan 27th Drawing brick) On the 27th & 28th of January, Philip Schleihauf drew 4 loads (or 4073 brick) from Mr A. Wehlam's for us, and on the 30th our boys drew 6 loads, or 6000 brick. As Mr Wehlam could not supply us with enough brick, we ordered 12000 from Mr G. Moody Highgate at $3.00 a thousand, and on February 18th, 19th, 20th, 21st & 22nd Willie drew home 9 loads or 9000 brick. On Feb. 20th & 21st Geo. Duke helped drawing 3 loads or 3000 brick. On the 22nd Willie ordered 1000 more brick from Mr Moody, also paid him $25.00 on brick. On the 17th James Fowler left us for to work out. (Margins: Feb 24th 1902 Drawing house lumber) On Feb 24th and March 3rd, 6th and 7th Willie drew logs into mill and drew home some lumber. On March 4th, we found Mr. G Moody Highgate $35.00 on brick, and on the 5th, paid Mr A. Wehlam Talbot Street - $111.50c for brick. (Margins: March 19th 1902 Drawing stone) As we did not yet have enough stone, we bought 3 loads at 5.0 cts a load from Geo. West. Hog Street and on March 19th, 20th, and 21st Willie drew them home. (Margins: March 21st 1902 Drawing home lumber) On Mar 21st, 22nd, and 24th Willie drew home lumber from saw-mill. On the 21st, Ed Logan helped him 1/2 day piling lumber and on the 22nd Frank Logan helped 1/2 day. Amount of lumber got out of logs taken to mill is as near as we can estimate; 114 rafters 2 by 5; 190 scantling 2 by 4; 15 joice 16 ft long 2 by 8; 14 joice 15 ft long 2 by 8; 6 joice 18 ft long 2 by 8; 42 joice 24 ft long 2 by 8; 20 joice 29 ft long 2 by 8; 13 joice 32 ft long 2 by 6; and 14 joice 27 ft long 2 by 6, besides the inch lumber and plank. (Margins: March 25th 1902 Drawing gravel) Started drawing gravel from Albert Blue's pit and wash. Willie drew one load this morning. In the afternoon we hired Ed. Logan at 50 cts a day to drive one of our teams and the both teams drew a load of gravel each from Campbells pit north of Taylor. We are paying 25 cts a load for the gravel. March 25th they also drew some 150 tile for house drains from A. Wehlman. On March 26th and 27th drew home 10 loads of gravel from A. Blues pit. James Fowler with Philip Schleihauf team helped them on the 26th �(Margins: March 27th 1902) Paid Albert Blue for 11 loads of gravel @ 25 cts ($2.75). On Mar 28th our own two teams drew 2 loads of sand from the lake at New Glasgow. (Margins: March 31st 1902 Digging house drain) Started digging the house drain. Hired Geo. West to help. Geo., Pa and Willie worked at the drain 1/2 day on March 31st, April 2nd and 3rd but it was caving in so bad they had to leave it for a few days and it was not finished until April 7 when the 3 men worked another half day at it. (Margins: Drawing tile for drain) On April 1st Pa with team drew home 100 six inch tile from A. Wehlam's tile yard and April 3rd drew up 60 six inch tile. On April 1st paid John McDonald for stone $3.00 and on the 3rd paid Geo. West for stone $2.50 and for 2 day's work @ 1.25 a day ($2.50). On April 3rd Willie drew home 15 bags or 5 barrels of cement - e $100 per bll., from David Mistele's Rodney, and on the 4th he drew 4 loads of gravel from behind our own barn to house. (Margins: April 5th 1902 Excavating cellar) Commenced excavating for cellar under house. It took our two men and 1 team all day April 5th, 1/2 day April 7th, and all day April 9th, 10th, 11th and 12th to dig out cellar about six feet. On April 12th paid Jack McKay Rodney for plan of house $5.00. 
 (Margins: April 14th 1902 Putting in cement footing) Josiah McKay came to-day and started foundation for house. They first put in a cement footing, about 2 ft thick and 1 ft deep. It took Josiah (Margins: April 14th 1902) Pa and Willie all day on the 14th and 15th and 1/2 day on 16th of April to put in this footing and it took 7 barrels of cement. Willie drew home 2 barrels on the 15th also ordered cellar doors and window frames from Lusty Bros. Rodney. (Margins: April 22nd 1902 Ordered stone sills for windows and doors.) Ordered from J. E. Thatcher Ridgetown the stone sills for doors and windows; 3 door sills 5 in by 14 in, 3 ft - 6 in long @ $1.00 per ft; 1 window sill 5 in by 8 in 52 in long, 1 window sill 5 in by 8 in 64 in long, One 5 in by 8 in, 48 in long and twelve 5 in by 8 in, 36 in long all at 40 cts per lineal foot. (Margins: April 24th 1902 Building stone foundation) The masons came to-day and started stone work. They are Josiah McKay, Henry McKay and Jack Hillman masons and John McPhail, tender, all from Clachan. It took them all day on the 24th, 1/2 day 25th, 1 day 28th, 1/2 day 29th, all day 30th, May 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 5th, 6th, and 1/2 day on the 7th or 9 1/2 days to �build stone wall all under house 20 in thick and 7 ft high and 2 brick walls through the cellar, one lenghtwise, the other crosswise through, these are 2 brick thick. Pa with team drew in stone and helped the mason all the time. (Margins: N.B. Stone wall is 24 in thick at bottom and 18 inch thick at top.) On the 24th he got H.S. Ford's (Duart) tank and drew water with. (Margins: Drawing home lime) On the 24th Willie drew home from Lusty Bros. Rodney 33 bus lime @ 30 cts per bushel, in the 29th he brought home 5' door frames for cellar (buttonwood) some nails, 1 barrel red mortar color and some paints and oil and shellac for knots to prime frames, and on the 30th he brought home 30 bus lime, and 6 cellar window frames buttonwood 5 of the cellar window frames are for 2 lights 14 by 14, and one has 2 lights 16 in high by 14 in wide. The outside door frame is 7 ft high by 3 ft wide & the 4 inside door frames are 6 ft high and 2 1/2 ft wide, all the frames are 12 1/2 in. wide. (Margins: May 1st 1902) Willie went to Ridgetown after the stone sills to-day and paid $30.35 for them. On the 3rd he drew 2 load of stone from our own woods and we paid Josiah McKay $25.00 on mason work. (Margins: May 8th 1902 Drawing sand from lake) Our own team drew sand from the lake on the 8th, 9th, & 10th. Tom Kivell, A. Paterson with J. G. Gillies team and H. Colly with H. Terry's team helped draw sand on the 9th and in all they drew 11 loads. On the 10th we ordered window and door frames from Lusty Bros. They are to be made of pine. (Margins: May 13th 1902 Drawing home lumber) Willie drew home for F.W. Scott. Highgate 500 ft Hemlock scantling and 1500 no. 1. bath. Mr David Mistele and Mr Killom tried to sell us a furnace to-day May 14th, but we did not buy one yet. (Margins: May 26th 1902 Laying Joice on stone wall) Mr. N. Ludy our carpenter and Josiah McKay came to-day to lay joice on top of stone wall. They first laid a plank all around on top of wall and then nailed 2 by 6 on to that placing them 16 in apart from centre to centre. Willie brought 15 bus of lime from Lusty Bros. to-day. (Margins: May 27th 1902) The 3 masons and tender came back to-day �(Margins: Starting brick work.) and started brick work. The 1st story is 3 brick thick with a hand hole between each brick. Bon timbers (Hemlock 2 by 4) are placed in the inside row of brick every sixth row, to nail strips 3/4 in by 2 in to, in order to lath it. They are using mortar color to color outside mortar red. It took them all day May 27th & 28th, 1/2 day May 29th, all day May 30th, 31st, June 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th, & 1/2 day on the 7th to build 1st story. Pa helped all the time carrying brick etc., Mother helped June 2nd, Willie helped June 4th & 7th & Ed Logan helped 1/2 day June 6th & 7th. There are 2 doors 1 large window, 1 twin window, 1 half round window and 5 small windows in the 1st story. (Margins: May 28th 1902 Placed a box in N.W. corner stone) On May 28th we placed a box in north west corner of house containing the latest papers, stamps, and coins, also the names of those present at the laying of the box. Paid J. McKay $50.00 on mason work today. (Margins: May 29th 1902) On May 29th Josiah McKay went to St. Thomas to see how to build chimney for fire place. They are building two chimneys, one on the east for the fireplace and furnace, and one on the west for the kitchen stoves. The one on the east side has two flues 8 in by 8 in, the other one has just one flue, about 5 in by 10 in until it gets to 2nd story when it is made bigger about 8 by 10 in. May 28th Willie went to Rodney and brought home 2 door frames, 15 bus. lime, paint, oil, etc, May 29th (Margins: Willie drawing home frames and lime) he went twice to Rodney & brought home 3 window frames and 15 bus. lime, 30th he brought home 4 window frames and June 3rd, he brought home 5 window frames and 1 box mortar color. The 1st floor window frames were all set-in on May 31st. They are all box window frames for weights but the large window and the fancy windows. Mother primed all the door frame and window frames with white paint after rubbing all the knots with orange shellac. On June 5th ordered 4 bolts to put through brick wall to put up hood over back door with. (Margins: June 9th 1902 Laying joice on 1st story and starting 2nd story) Mr Ludy came out to-day and was 1/2 day laying 2 by 8 joice on top off 1st story. The 3 masons & tender worked to-day at 2nd story of brick work, Josiah McKay left to-night but the other 3 worked 1/2 day June 10th when they also left as they did not want to put up 2nd storey until Mr Ludy was ready to put up roof. Pa Willie & Eddie Logan helped put up brick etc. June 9th & 10th. June 9th paid J. McKay $50 for mason work. (Margins: June 19th 1902 ) Willie and Ed Logan with team were 1/2 day at Lesleys Mill drawing lumber into dry kiln. �(Margins: June 25th 1902 Drawing Brick) On the 25th Willie with team drew 1 load or 900 brick from G Moodys Highgate and on the 26th he drew another load or (975 pick Brick @ $6.00 a 1000). The rest of our brick are all Kiln Run brick. (Margins: July 3rd 1902) Willie brought home from F.W. Scotts Highgate 200 ft Hemlock scantling and 1000 ft Pine flooring to-day. (Margins: July 5th 1902) Brought home some proof iron ties from H. Misteles to-day. They are for binding the two bricks in the hollow wall, and put in every fifth row. The masons bound with bricks too occasionally. (Margins: July 10th 1902 Finishing Brick Work) The masons came back to-day and started at second story of brick work. It took them all day on the 10th, 11th, 12th, 14th, 15th, 16th, and 17th to finish brick work, but just Josiah and Henry McKay worked on the 12th. They set the upstairs windows on the 11th. Pa, Willie and team helped at house most of the time on the 14th, 15th, 16th, & 17th. On the 14th Willie drew home 22 bus. of lime from Lusty Bros. On the 15th Mother went to Rodney and brought home some mortar color & ties for binding and on the 17th we paid Josiah McKay $40.00 on mason work. (Margins: August 7th 1902 Drawing home lumber) On the 7th and 8th Willie drew home some button wood sheeting, 300 ft maple flooring, 500 ft Bass wood flooring 30 brackets for under roof and the window sashes (2 loads). On the 8th paid Lusty Bros for sawing of window frame $134.00 and on the 14th J. Rettermein for 5 lbs nails 25 cts. (Margins: August 11th 1902) The framers came to-day and started at roof. They are Mr. Nick Ludy at $1.75 per day. Arch. Campbell @ $1.25 a day (Margins: Carpenters putting up roof.) and Johnny Ludy at 75 cts a day, all from Rodney. They put up 2 by 6 joice on top of brick work to-day and bridged them with strips, on the 12th & 13th they put up rafters & formed deck as our house is a cottage roofed house with a 6 ft by 14 ft deck on way and 6 by 20 the other way. They were all day on the 14th & part of the 15th putting on sheeting. On the 13th & 16th they put on ridge roll, made Jacks for scaffold, and put-up part of the cornish Brackets and moulding under roof. (Margins: The sheeting was all dressed as we are putting up a slate roof.) (Margins: Drawing home lumber and brick) On August 11th Willie drew from Lusty Bros. mill 160 ft 2 by 6 & 6 rafters 2 by 5, 20 ft long & on the 13th he drew 1600 ft sheeting, 100 ft ridge roll and 1 plank. On the 12th he drew from 7.20 Scott's 2000 lath, Cornish lumber & �mouldings and on the 15th he drew 800 chimney brick at $3.00 a 1000 from Geo. Moodys Highgate. As we are putting on a slate roof we gave Mr Chas. Riddle of St. Thomas the work of it and on the 16th Willie and Pa with the two teams drew the two load of slate, tin for ridgeon (?) & slate nails from Rodney station. On the 11th Pa & Willie helped the carpenters 1/2 day putting up joice. (Margins: August 18th 1902) Willie went to Rodney station after slaters to-day, there are four of them, two Mr Riddles, and we did not know the other two, all from St. Thomas. (Margins: Starting roof) It just took them all day on the 18th and until 4 o’clock on the 19th to put on slate and ridgeon. It took 15 1/2 squares of slate and 138 feet ridgeon. The slate were already cut and nail holes in them when they came. They put felt paper between slate and sheeting to make a soft bed for slate. The slate cost $8.25 a square, and the ridgeon 8 cts a foot. Paid Chas. Riddle for slating house $138.00 on the 19th. Pa took slates to station on the 19th and brought home the furnace. We are getting our furnace from D. Mistele. It is a 43 inch, Kilborn wood furnace, to be bricked in, has convex registers in wall and is to cost &95.00 when complete. (Margins: Building Chimneys) On the 18th the 3 masons came out and built the chimneys finishing them at noon on the 19th. (Margins: August 21st 1902 Covering deck) Mr James Anderson (D. Mistele's plumber) and Henry Mistele came out to-day and put galvanized iron on deck. They also brought out some more of the furnace fixings with them. (Margins: August 25th 1902 Drawing home lumber & gravel) Willie brought home from Lust Bros. mill, some material for strapping (3/4 in by 2 in) and bridging (1 in by 2 in) also frame for attic window. We are just having 1 window in the attic at the back of house and just in the roof this causing no gutters. Also, drew one load gravel from Albert Blues pit. (Margins: August 27th 1902 Carpenters laying floors and putting in partitions and stairs.) The 3 framers came back to-day, and after finishing putting up cornish, they started to lay the floors. They were all day on the 28th, 29th & 30th laying the 3 floors, 1st story partly maple flooring the 2nd story and attic all pine. On September 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th, & 8th they were at the partitions and stairs & on the 9th at the dumb waiter and fitting window frames. Mr. Nick Ludy made the stairs himself and it just took him one day at each stair, front, back, �attic & cellar stair. The front stair has two square landings, one 3 steps from top the other 3 steps from bottom, with seven steps between, the back stair is a winding stair, and the attic & cellar have each one landing, being in each 3 steps from the top. On the 1st floor we are having a hall, drawing room, sitting room, dining room, living room & bedroom, besides the two stairs and china closet. On the 2nd floor we have four bedrooms, (our library) front & back hall, bathroom and four closets besides attic stair. On August 27th Willie drew home from Lusty's mill 200 ft pine flooring, also four panes of glass, tacks and putty for attic window from A. Martini’s Rodney and on the 29th He brought home 1200 ft pine flooring, from Highgate. August 29th mother went to Ridgetown and brought home with her Mr James Gowie, a painter. He is going to-do our painting, working by the day at $2.00 a day. She also got some oil and (Margins: August 30th 1902 Mr Gowie painting) turpentine at Mo Beattys, Ridgetown and paid Mr Gowie for it on the 30th. Mr Gowie worked all day on the 30th of August priming cornish and brackets under roof. Mother paid Mr. N. Ludy $30.00 August 30th. (Margins: September 2nd/02 Masons building brick wall under verandah also two sets of cement steps) On September 2nd the two masons and J Hillman as tender came back & started at brick wall under verandah. Henry McKay came back yesterday afternoon but did no work. They were at brick wall on September 2nd & 3rd and at cement steps on the 4th, 5th & on the 6th they ran lime 1/2 day. The brick wall is built with lattice work, this allowing a circulation of air underneath the verandah. The steps are quite broad and about 8 ft long. They are first filled in with stone and Portland cement put on top making a lovely white hard smooth finish. On the steps leading to dining room door, on west side of house Henry McKay printed Burnside Farm, and on the front steps on the south of house he put the date 1902. On the 2nd Pa and team were helping at house, also Willie. (Margins: Willie drawing home lumber brick & gravel) On Sept. 1st & 3rd Willie drew home lumber from Lusty Bros. mill also tracks from G. Martinis for roller doors. On the 3rd he also brought 500 brick for furnace from A. Wehlams. On the 4th he drew one load gravel from A. Blue's pit also one load from lake on the 4th & 6th. Dave Logan also drew a load of gravel from the lake on the 4th for us. This is for the plaster. (Margins: Plumbers at eavetroughing gas piping etc) On September 2nd the plumbers came out and started putting up eavetroughing. They were here on the 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th, 8th and 1/2 day on the 9th & 10th. Putting up eavetroughing, gas piping, some of the water piping, lining tank and attending to hot air boxes for the furnace. We are having the house piped so �that we can put in an Acetylene gas plant any time, a pipe running to every room on first & second floors, one to attic, one to verandah & just one yet to basement. These pipes were all put in before. The tank for the soft water will hold about fifteen barrels and we have hot and cold water in the bath-room, living room and basement kitchen. The hot air registers are all to be in wall except one in living room. There is a register in every room on first floor and one in bathroom, and east bed-room on second floor. The furnace pipe goes up through dining room, back hall, and enters chimney in centre bedroom on east of house. There are four cold air registers one in hall being in the floor, the other three in the wall, one in the dining room, sitting room and bedroom, all on first-floor. (Margins: September 8th 1902 Arthur Orendorf lathing) On September 8th Arthur Orendorf of Ridgetown (lather) came down and started lathing. He was able to lath the whole house on the 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th & 1/2 day on the 13th. 760 yards in all. He charged 2 1/2 cts a yd. The outside wall on second floor with the exception of front hall is to be plastered on brick wall, therefore required no lathing but we had the kitchen, milk room, and pantry in basement lathed. (Margins: Willie drawing home lime and lath) On September 8th Willie brought home 24 bushel of lime from Lusty Bros. Rodney and on the 9th 100 bunches of lath from F. W. Scott's Highgate. On the 13th he took back 20 bunches of lath, to Highgate, and brought home two barrels of plaster of paris. Mother took back some of the window sashes to Lusty's to-day as they were wrong. Paid F. W. Scott for flooring and laths $50.00 on September 4th, Joe McKay for mason work $25.00 on the 6th and Arthur Orendorf $19.00 for lathing on the 13th. (Margins: Mason making plaster) Joe McKay and Jack Hillman were here all day on September 10th, running lime and making plaster. They put in some hair and rope. (Margins: September 29th Putting on first coat of plaster) Willie drew 1 load yellow sand from road also 1 load lake sand from Mr Kivell's. Henry McKay and Jack Hillman came from Mr P Cyleys this evening. They started plastering (the first coat) on the 30th and on October 1st Joe McKay came and it took the 3 masons all day Oct 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 6th & 3/4 day on the 7th to finish the first coat, and then on the 11th Joe McKay and Jack Hillman were here 1 hr floating, that is making it smooth. On the 7th paid Joe McKay for mason work $25.00. (Margins: October 1st) Pa went to Rodney to-day and brought home the windows, there are in the house, 1 large (plate, double diamond) window in parlor, 1 double plain window in dining room, 1 horshoe (leaded) & 1 circle (wavy) window in library, 1 half circle (leaded) �window in hall, 2 small plain windows in sitting room, 2 small plain windows in living room, 1 small plain window in each bedroom (5 in all), bathroom & back hall. All the plain windows are weighted. (Margins: October 18th) Willie drew home 20 bus. of lime from Lusty Bros & large window frame, also hinges for cellar windows. (Margins: Building in furnace) On the 20th Jack Hillman came back and ran some lime for potty coat also started to brick in furnace. He was here all day on the 20th and 1/2 day on the 21st & 23rd. He finished bricking in furnace. James Anderson (plumber) was 1/2 day on the 20th at overflow pipe from tank and setting furnace, and he and Henry Mistele were 1/2 day on the 21st & 22nd at furnace & furnace pipes. On the 20th, Willie helped 1/2 day and on the 21st & 23rd Pa helped 1/2 day each. On the 23rd we bought 4 lbs finishing nails @ J. Rettermeins and paid 20cts for them. (Margins: October 23rd Carpenters building verandah) The three carpenters started at the verandah to-day and it took them all of the 23rd, 24th, 25th, 27th and until noon on the 28th to finish verandah, cellar windows, and other small jobs. Willie drew home some mouldings and nails for the verandah from Rodney on the 24th, 2 loads of lake gravel on the 25th and 1 load of lake gravel on the 27th. On the 27th, mother brought some balls, etc from Rodney for verandah. Our verandah is quite wide extending from the side door around corner of house and over front door. It has six nice large posts with no railing. Instead of spindles, they are making small window frames at top of verandah, these are to be filled with colored glass. The roof is galvanized iron on the top and shingles on the sides. On Oct 28th Paid N Ludy on carpenter work $20.00 (Margins: October 29th Mr Gowie painting cornish verandah window frames etc) Mr Gowie Ridgetown has got the job of our painting and he came and started to-day. He is quite deaf. We have to write what we want. He is doing the outside work now, putting three coats on cornish at roof, verandah mouldings and posts; two coats on door and window frames and sashes & floor of verandah and one coat on verandah shingles and ceiling of verandah. The cornish at roof, verandah mouldings and posts are painted white, decorated with red and green, the verandah ceiling is sky blue, the floor yellow, the shingles slate color, the window frames has white for the ground work decorated with red and green and the sashes are black. Mr Gowie worked on Oct 29th, 31st, Nov 1st, 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th, 7th and until noon on the 8th at the outside painting. On Oct 29th father brought home some paints, white lead, oil, �turpentine, shellac, Japan etc, from D. Misteles Rodney and on Nov 1st and 5th, mother brought home some more. Paid Mr Gowie $3.00 on Nov 1st and $3.00 on Nov 8th. (Margins: November 1st 4th Putting on potty coat of plastering) The plumbers tinned the deck of verandah to-day. Henry and Josiah McKay came back to-day and started putting on second coat of plaster. It took them the 4th, 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th, 12th, 13th, 14th, and 1/2 day on the 15th to finish second coat of plastering and other small jobs, such as making cement pipe holes for furnace etc. This coat gives the wall a beautiful hard, white smooth, and glossy appearance. It is made mostly of Plaster of Paris. On Nov 7th father brought home a barrel of Plaster of Paris and some cement from D. Mistele Rodney, and on the 8th he brought home a load of Georgia Pine from 7.20 Scotts Highgate. we are finishing the main part of our house in Georgia Pine. It is a hard wood with a beautiful grain, needing nothing but oiling. (Margins: November 11th Fire in furnace for the first on 13th) The plumbers were out on on the 11th and 13th fixing furnace pipes and on the 14th putting eaves on the verandah. We had a fire in the furnace for the first time on the 13th of Nov. (Margins: Laying cement floors in cellar) On Nov 18th Henry and Josiah McKay layed the cement floors in the basement kitchen, milk room, pantry and part of the furnace room. Father and Willie were helping all day. Mother and I are cleaning plaster out of house ready for the painter. On Nov 21st Willie went to Highgate after a load of finishing lumber and doors (Georgia Pine). (Margins: November 25th Carpenters starting @ inside work) Mr Ludy sent his tools out today, also some locks, nails, paper, etc from Martinis. On the 27th, Mr Ludy, Arch Campbell, Johnny Ludy and a Mr Honeywell came out at noon and started cutting finishing material. Put in arch upstairs on the 28th. Mr Ludy & Arch Campbell went home to-night. (Margins: November 28th Setting fireplace Paid W. Lusty on account $30.00. On Nov. 28th Dec 1st & 2nd Mr Honeywell and Johnny Ludy worked at back bedrooms upstairs. Dec 1st G Martini and Jos. McKay came out to set fireplace but did not finish it. (Margins: It is 37 1/2 in wide 36 1/2 high with a 16 in fireplace.) On Dec. 3rd & 4th Mr Ludy and Johnny were here and worked at the front bedroom and hall upstairs. (Margins: December 4th) Jos. McKay came out on the 4th to set fireplace, paid him $10. The plumbers were out to-day putting in cold air pipes. Mr Honeywell came back on Dec 5th and the three framers worked at window casings & mantel on the 5th & 6th. Charlie Johnstone, �Highgate was out on the 5th seeing about roller doors. Paid N. Ludy $12.00 on work on the 6th. (Margins: Carpenters at inside work) Mr Ludy and Johnny worked at parlor and sitting room on Dec 8th. Mr Honeywell came back on the 9th and the three of them worked at stairs front door & hall. On Dec. 10th, 11th, & 12th Mr Honeywell, and Johnny Ludy worked at dining room, kitchen and hanging doors. (Margins: December 10th) Willie took roller doors & other ones back to Highgate and brought home some other doors & V. matched lumber to-day. Mr Ludy came back on Dec 13th, and the three framers worked at downstairs on the 13th, 15th, 16th, and 1/2 day on the 17th. (Margins: December 13th Painter came back) Mr Gowie came back on the 15th and started to paint upstairs. He was here on the 15th, 16th, 17th, 18th, 19th, 22nd, 23rd, 24th, 26th, 27th, 29th, 30th, 31st, 1903 Jan. 2nd, 3rd, 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th, 9th, and finished on the tenth. (Margins: How the house was finished inside) The back part of second being finished in soft pine was all painted except bathroom, which was stained cherry with hard oil finish. The back bedroom was painted dark brown and dark slate, Will's bedroom light and dark orange; Jeanie's room pale green and white, hall dark & light slate, attic and back stair dark orange. Spare bedroom, front halls and stairs, parlor, sitting room and dining room were all finished in Georgia Pine (natural wood, hard), and these Mr Gowie shellaced, sand papered and hard oiled, until you could see yourself in them. Mother's bedroom was soft pine oiled and the living room was stained walnut & cherry. Cellar stairs painted brownish red. (Margins: December 16th) Plumber brought out bath tub, boiler and put in hot air pipe to living room to-day. 1/2 day on the 17th, the 18th & 19th Mr Honeywell and J. Ludy worked at the china closet, dumb waiter, pantry etc., (Margins: December 20th Putting on roller doors) Paid J. Gowie on painting $10.00. Mr Honeywell came out at noon on Dec 22nd and worked alone on the 22nd 23rd & 24th. On the 26th Mr Geo. Zoller came with him and both worked on the 26th 27th 29th & 30th hanging roller doors and putting the finishing touches on. We had to pay Mr Zoller $1.50 per day and Mr Honeywell $1.62 1/2. (Margins: December 22nd Fixing fireplace) Jos. McKay finished fireplace to-day. Jeanie helped him. He also filled up holes in plastering. Paid him on work $23.00 �(Margins: 24th) Paid Mr. Gowie on work $6.00. On the 31st paid him $10.00 and paid Mr. Zoller in full for work $6. (Margins: 1903 January 10th) Paid Mr Gowie in full for painting, sand paper etc., $26.45c (Margins: 23rd Moved in) After leaving the paint dry for about two weeks, the plumbers came out on Friday January 23rd and moved our stove and fixed the water connections. We slept in the house for the first time that night although it was a few weeks before we were altogether settled. Detailed Statement of Labor & Cash Outlay at house. Also Material. Names of men who worked at house receiving pay. Per day Total Silver Street Ed Logan By the day 3 cts 1.35 Clachan Josiah McKay Masons $2.00 $102.00 Clachan Henry McKay Masons $2.00 $97.00 Clachan John Hillman Masons $1.75 $71.75 Clachan John McPhail Masons $125 $36.25 Total cost of mason work $307.00 Rodney Nick Ludy Carpenters $1.75 $61.15 Rodney Johnny Ludy Carpenters $1.75 $30.00 Rodney Arch. Campbell Carpenters $1.25 $30.00 Rodney Mr Honeywell Carpenters $1.62 1/2 $36.85 �Rodney Geo. Zoller Carpenters $1.30 $6.00 Total cost of carpenters work $164.00 Rodney Dave Mistele Rodney Henry Mistele Rodney James Anderson Plumbers Paid by Job $22.40 Ridgetown Arthur Orendorf Lather Paid by yard per yd $19.00 2 1/2 c Ridgetown James Gowie Painter Paid by the day per day $2.00 St Thomas Mr Chas. Riddle St Thomas Mr Riddle St Thomas 2 men do not know names Hog Street Slaters Geo. West Digging drain Paid by day Chas. Martini (setting fireplace) Paid by job Total Cost of Labor on House $62.00 Paid in contract per day $1.25 $2.50 $1.75 $580.00 Names of men from whom we bought material Duart South A.R. McDonald Stone $6.00 �Duart South Duart South John McDonald " 3.00 Duart South Mr Morrison " 4.00 Duart South Alex McGugan " 3.75 Hog Street Geo. West " 2.50 Ridgetown J.E.Thatcher Stone sills $30.35 Taolbot street Adolphus Wehlam Brick and tile $119.50 Highgate G.W. Moody Brick $74.35 Duart Albert Blue Gravel 2.75 Ridgetown Mr Beattie Turpentine. Oil. White Lead 3.25 Highgate F.W. Scott Laths. Lumber, doors, etc. $250.00 Duart Joe. Rettenmier Nails, Thimbles 50. Rodney David Mistele Paints, Plumbing $366.95 etc., Rodney Chas. Martini Nails. Locks. Fireplace etc., $71.81 St. Thomas Chas. Riddle Slate (Labor included) $138.90 Rodney Lusty Bros. Lumber, Lime etc $329.02 Ridgetown James Gowie Sandpaper & Ochre 45 Rodney Jake McKay Plan of house 5.00 Total cost of Material for House. $1412.08 Date Men who helped us without pay. 1901 Dec. 27th D.M. Gillies and team drawing 1 load stone J. G. Gillies " " 1"" Dave Logan " " 1"" 31st �1902 Jan 3rd James Kivell " " 1"" 7th Geo. Dubs " " 1"" 27th G. P. Schleihauf " " 2 " brick 28th G. P. Schleihauf " 2"" Feb 20th Geo. Dubs " " 1"" 21st Geo Dubs " 2"" 25th, 26th, 27th, Ed. Logan helped the men for three days. 26th J. Fowkes and G. P. Schleihaufs team drawing 1 load gravel April 7th Geo. West digging drain 1/2 day May 9th Tom Kivell and team drawing 2 loads lake sand Sept 6th J. G. Gillies's man " " 2""" H. Terrys " "" 2""" Dave Logan "" 1""" James Fowkes helped us during the winter driving one of our teams. Contents • 1 Material required for house with cost • 2 Tile for house drain • 3 Stone for Basement • 4 Brick for Walls. • 5 Brick for furnace • 6 Pit gravel used for building walls etc., Material required for house with cost Tile for house drain �250 six in tile at $22 per $1000 from A. Wehlman Talbot St. $5.50 Stone for Basement 9 load stone from A.R. McDonald Duart @ 66 2/3 cts per load $6.00 8 " " " Mr Morrison South of Duart @ 50 " " " 4.00 5 " " " Alex McGugan " @75 " " " 3.75 5 " " " Geo. West Hog Street @ 50 " " " 2.50 9 large stone " John McDonald Duart for $3.00c 3.00 $19.25 Brick for Walls. 22.320 kiln run brick from A. Wehlam @ $5.00 per 1000 $111.50 13.700 " " " " G.W. Moody Highgat @ $3.00 per $1000 68.50 975 picked " " " " @ $6.00 " " 5.85 $185.85 Brick for furnace 500 kiln run brick from A. Wehlman @ $5.00 per 1000 $2.50 Pit gravel used for building walls etc., 11 loads gravel from Al. Blue's pit Duart @ 25c per load $2.75 2 " " " " " " free 2 " " " Mr Campbells Kintyre " $2.75 �Material used (Continued) Lake gravel and sand 6 loads lake gravel from beach at T Havens free 13 “ “ sand “ “ “ “ " 2 “ “ “ “ Mr Kivells " 2 “ yellow sand from road side. " Lime Lusty Bros
 Rodney 130 bus. lime for building brick walls from Lusty Bros. @ 30c per bus. $39.00 67 “ “ “ for plastering & building in furnace “ “ “ “ “ “ $20.10 $39.10 Mortar Color & Proof Iron Ties for Brickwork D. Mistele 370 lbs red color for coloring mortar from D. Mistele Rodney @ 2¢ lb Rodney 29 “ proof iron ties for tying Bricks “ “ “ “ 10¢ “ $11.40 C. Martini 7 1/5 “ “ “ “ “ “ C. Martini “ “ 10¢ Rodney $0.72 $2.90 $15.02 Cement 2 1/2 barrels Queenston cement for verandah steps etc. from D. Mistele $2.50 D. Mistele @ $1.00 per brl. Rodney 2 “ Portland “ “ “ “ “ “ @ $2.30 “ $5.00 7 “ Queenston “ for footing below stone wall “ “ “ $1.00 “ $7.00 7 " Queenston “ “ basement floors “ “ @ $1.00” $7.00 $21.50 �Stone Sills 3 door sills 5 by 14 in and 3 ft 6 in long @ $1.00 per ft 1 window “ 5 by 8 “ 52 in long @ 40¢ “ “ J.E. Thatcher 1 “ “ “ “ 64 “ “ @ “ “ “ Ridgetown 1 “ “ “ " 48 “ “ @ “ “ 12 “ “ “ “ 36 “ @ “ “ $10.50 $1.73 $2.12 $1.60 $14.40 $30.35 Material used (Continued) Lumber Sawing 9168 ft lumber at $3.00 per 1000 $27.48 Matching 2.00 300 ft flooring pine 5.40 30 brackets for Roof of house @ 75cts a piece 22.50 280 ft scantling 2 by 6 for top of 2nd story @ $12 per 1000 3.36 1600 ft Black Ash sheeting for roof @$12 $19.20 surfacing same $2.00 21.20 Lusty Bros 18 ft pine for attic window frame 54¢ Dressing same 25¢ Rodney 100 ft ridgeroll for roof @ 3cts per ft 0.79 3.00 420 ft bridging for joice @ $5 per 1000 ft. 2.10 1200 ft strapping for walls @ $3.50 per 1000 ft. 4.20 200 ft pine flooring @ $2.50 per 100 ft. 5.00 208 ft. matched plank for water tank @ 3cts per ft. 6.24 200 ft strings boards@ 3cts per ft. 6.00 �220 “ treads @ 3cts per ft; 140 risers @ 3cts per ft. 10.80 100 “ matched pine @ 3cts; 11 set Jambs @ 60cts per set. 9.60 Stretching treads “ 180 ft 1 cove @ $7.50 per 1000 2.58 300 ft Scantling @ $12.00 3.60 6 verandah posts @ $2.00, 230 ft V. matched pine @ 12.50 per 1000 15.30 400 ft pine flooring @ $3.00 per 100; 9 face brackets @40cts a piece 15.60 10 corner brackets @20cts; 80 dentles @ 4cts a piece 5.20 230 ft one quarter round @ $6 per 1000; 85 ft bed mould @ $12.50 per 1000 2.56 215 ft cornish @ $3 per 100; 2 large brackets for back door @ $1.30 9.45 13 ft pine @ 3 1/2¢; 100 ft cove @ $7.50 per 1000; 112 ft Jamb lining @ 2¢ 3.29 Carried forward $187.25 Brought forward $187.25 Lumber continued Lusty Bros Rodney F.W. Scott Highgate 58 ft pine @ 3cts per ft; 145 ft 3 in stops @ $12.50 per 1000 3.54 46 “ “ “ “ “ 1.38; 73 ft V. Match @ 3cts per ft 3.63 700 ft Hemlock scantling @ $15.50 per 1000 10.95 2980 “ lath @ $7.50 per 1000; 2200 ft pine flooring @ $20 per 1000 66.35 225 ft V. matched @ $24.00 per 1000; 110 ft 1x8 Du Lumber @ $26 per 1000 8.26 250 “ Bed mould @ $1.80 per 100; 126 t Geo. Pine 10 in Base @ 4¢ per ft. 9.54 70 “ Geo. Pine 8 in Base @ 3 1/2¢ per ft. 2.87 200 “ “ 7/8 1/4 Round @3/4¢ per ft. 1.92 30 Geo. Pine Base corners @ 7¢, 32 Geo Pine 10 in Base Blocks @ 7¢ 3.44 15 “ “ “ 8 in Base blks @ 6¢, 50 Geo Pine 5x5 Tamed Rosettes @ 6¢ 3.90 �300 ft 3 i casing G.P. @ 2 1/4¢ per ft. 24ft 8 in window stool @ 4¢ per ft. 12.21 6 “ 5 in Window Stool @3¢; 74 ft Apron @ 1 1/2ct per ft. 1.29 70 “ 13/8 window stops @ 1¢ per ft. 100 ft 2 1/2 in window stop @ 1 1/4¢ 1.95 400 “ 5 in casing white pine @ 2¢. 24 ft 5 in stool @ 3¢ per ft. 8.72 12 “ 8 in stool @ 3 1/4¢ per ft. 115 ft Geo. Pine lumber @ $40 per 1000 4.99 34 “ 8 in Plynth Blocks @ 5¢; 53 turned corner Rosettes @ 6¢ 4.88 35 bace corners @ 3¢. 250 ft 8 in bace @ 3¢ per ft. 8.55 65 ft hat board @ 1 3/4¢. 400 ft 7/8 1/4 Round@ 60¢ per 100 3.55 150 ft V. matched @ $25 per 1000. 30 ft wainscoating cap @ 2¢ 4.35 3 newel posts @ $1.25; 2 newel posts @ $1.10; 24 ft stair rail @ 15¢ 9.55 12 ft bottom rail @ 15¢, 42 tan bannisters @ 12¢, 1 turned wall Rosette 6.99 1 piece Geo. Pine 3/8x10x14 50¢; 36 5/8x3 Geo. Pine; 50 ft panel mould 1.63 Soft panel mould Raise 63¢. 2 1/2 turned cob. @ 35¢ 1.33 Carried forward $371.64 Brought forward $371.64 Lumber continued F.W. Scott Highgate 2 pair sliding doors Geo. Pine @ 8.00, 2 Front Doors G.P. @ $6 28.00 1 Outside Door W. Pine $4.73, 1 inside G.P. Door 26x6 61 3/8 @ $2.50 7.25 3 inside G.P. doors 2-8x6-8 1 3/8 @ $2.60, 1 inside G.P. Door 2-4x6-6 1 3/8 @ $2.20 10.00 2 “ “ 2-0-6-6 @ $2.00, 1 Pair Waiter doors 75¢ 4.75 3 “ W.P. “ 2-8x6-8 @ 2.25, 2 inside W.P. Doors 2-6x6-6 @ 2.20 11.15 170 ft V. Matched @ $25 per 1000, 30 ft corner lead @ 1/2¢ 4.70 �84 “ G.P. picture mould @ 1 3/4¢, 1 door Geo. Pine 21¢ 1.68 Window and door frames 6 cellar window frames $6.00 1 cellar door frame $1.50 7.50 4 “ door frames $4.00 2 outside door frames $3.00 7.00 1 twin window frame $4 1 horseshoe window frame $4 8.00 Lusty Bros 1 1/2 circle window frame $2.25, 1 circle window frame 2.25 Rodney 12 box window frame $27.00 1 circle sash $1 4.50 28.00 1 1/2 circle sash 75 ¢ 1 horseshoe sash $1.25 14 pair sashes 10.50 12.50 3 cellar sash 2.00 1 frame & sash $1.00 1 Sky Light frame 45¢ 3.45 2 cupboard doors @ $1.75; 3 sash @ 45¢ 4.55 Less $5.30 $514.67 Total cost of lumber, frames, etc. $509.37 Slate for Roof 15 1/2 squares slate from C. Riddle St. Thomas @ St. Thomas @ $8 1/4 per square $127.86 138 ft ridgeon “ “ “ @ 8ct per foot 11.04 $138.90 Nails, Thimbles, hinges, latches, etc., J. Rettermen Duart 1 thimble for kitchen stove in cellar 5¢, 3 lbs nails 25¢ 0.30 4 lbs finishing nails @ 5¢ 0.20 1 keg nails @ $3.10, 1 keg 4 1/2 in spikes $3.05, 1 keg nails $3.20 9.35 2 set Rollers etc., for Roller doors complete @ $4.75 per set 9.50 1 keg $3.00, 5 lbs finishing nails 25¢ 1 keg nails 1 1/8 in $4.50 7.75 1 Lock 70¢ 2 sliding door set $4.00 4 1/2 pair Butts 60¢ 5.30 �C. Martini Rodney D. Mistele Rodney 6lbs 7. nails @ 6¢ 2 front door locks $4.00 1 Latch 7.59 14 pair Butts 3 1/2x3 1/2 @ 13¢ 1 Bolt 5 St Hinges 2.32 2 Locks 70¢ 7 Rim Locks @ 25¢ 12 pair Butts @7¢ 3.29 2 pair Butts 3 1/2x3 1/2 @ 13¢, 4 Thumb latches 40¢ 2 pulleys 20¢ 0.86 2 hooks 6 12latch lifts $1.18, not needed 2 Drawer pulls 1.34 Latches 27¢ 6 buttons 6, 1 Rim Lock 35¢ 2 Locks @ 35¢ 1.38 Nails 15¢ 3 Transon lifts $1.05 over charge $1.17 0.03 2 chimney thimbles 10¢ 6 w Butts 75¢ Hat Hooks 15 1.00 Door bolt 10¢, 2 Pulleys 30¢ 0.60 $50.81 Glass, Putty, Sash cord, etc. C. Martini Rodney D. Mistele Rodney 4 panes glass for attic window 60¢ putty 7¢ 0.67 2 “ “ “ front door 1.10 2 panes for door @ 15¢ 30¢ 1.40 Brads 15¢ Putty 12¢ 3 glass for transoms @ 20¢ 60 0.87 26 L Glass $19.50 12 lights 1.50 1 L. Glass 4.75 3 Lead Lights 9.50 35.25 1 Ruby Light $1.70 Putty 30, 5 1/2 lbs sash cord 1.93 369 lbs weights 7.38 11.31 14 L. Glass $5.00, sash cord 90 5.90 $55.40 Paints, Sand paper etc. C. Martini Rodney Sand paper 30¢ 0.30 Sand paper 15¢ Hard Oil 13.25 Paint $19.28 $32.68 D. Mistele Shellac 16.60 Japan 80 Turpentine 2.50 Rodney J. Gowie Sand paper 10 ochre 35 Ridgetown 19.90 0.45 �Mr. Beattie Ridgetown Oil Turpentine White Lead 3.25 $56.58 Plaster, Hair Rope, etc. D. Mistele Rodney F.W. Scott Highgate 1 bbl Plaster of Paris 3.00 75 lbs hair 2.25 Rope 1.53 $6.78 3 2/3 bbl Plaster @2.65 per bbl 9.95 1 bus hair 60 10.55 $17.33 Plumbing D. Mistele Rodney Water Plumbing Gas Piping Bath Tub $15.00 Boiler $8 1 Doub. B. cock 2.50 $25.50 2 coupling 50 1 hose Bib 85¢ 2 pan Bibs 1.50 2.85 32 ft 3/4 in pipe 1.92 26 ft 1/2 in pipe 1.30 1 stop cock 3.97 15 nipples 75¢ 2 Loch nuts 10¢ 6 1/2 in Elbows 30 2 lees 14 1.29 10-3/4 in elbows 70¢ 4 lees 32 3 Bushings 15 2 plugs 10 1.27 1 coupling 5, 4-1/2 in nipples 20, 2 unions 50, 1 Bib 75 1.50 Lining tank 11.00 147 ft. 12 in Eave trough 11.76 60 ft. 10 in E. Trough 26.96 1 slop tank 2.50, 28 ft oven flow 3.25 5.75 148 ft. gas pipe 5.92 17 elbows 85 20 lees 1.00 14 plugs 42 8.19 10 nipples 50¢, 1 cross 5, 10 caps 40 0.95 Covering deck with galvanized iron 21.00 “ verandah “ “ 22.00 2 soot pans for chimney $1.50 1.50 $122.73 Furnace �D. Mistele Rodney Complete contract for furnace $95.00 Fireplace C. 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Title A name given to the resource Jeannie Watson Diary & Transcription, 1901-1902 Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Jeannie Watson Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Courtesy of Elgin County Archives Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant 20th Century, Elgin County, Aldborough Township, Ontario Date Created Date of creation of the resource. 1901 Is Part Of A related resource in which the described resource is physically or logically included. Jeannie Watson Diary Collection Medium The material or physical carrier of the resource. Scanned Manuscript & Typed Transcription UG Transcription Progress Scripto transcription progress Done Extracted Text ������������������������������������ Jeannie Watson (1877-1972)
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 Transcribed by Rural Diary Archive volunteers Burnside Farm Cottage {drawing of a paper scroll with the following text: "Plan and Work done on our House"; diagonal text to the right of drawing: "Burnside Farm"} Lot D Concession II. Aldborough Township Elgin Co. Ontario. Canada Our House During the summer of 1901, we decided to build a new house, as the house we were then living in, although not so very old, was very cold and in need of a great amount of repairs. As we had seen and liked the mason work done by McKay Bros. of Clachan we wrote to Mr. Josiah McKay, asking him to do the mason work and as early in the spring of 1902 as possible, which he promised to do. As we had very little timber of our own, we decided to put up a solid brick, with a stone foundation. The first story is to be three brick thick, with iron strapping, a hollow of an inch and then the lath and plaster, making a wall 15 in. thick. The second story is to be a hollow wall and plastered on the brick making a wall 10 in. thick. As there are only four of us, father, mother, son and daughter, & we have only one hundred acres of land, we did not want to build too large a house and yet we wanted it convenient. We examined a great many houses, but most of them were too large, and had low-roofed kitchens, which we did not want. But after seeing new Nelson Place (Duart) and Mrs Duncan McLean (Dutton) houses we decided on our plan. After rough sketching it, we submitted it to Mr. Jack McKay, Rodney, who drew out our plan, and gave us lenghts and widths of door and window sills and frames, charging for all $3.00. Our carpenter is Mr. Nick Ludy, Rodney, whose charges are for himself $1.50 per day and for his men $1.25 per day. We are hiring all the men by the day. The masons charges are McKay Bros. each $2.00 per day. Jack Hillman, $1.75 per day. John McPhail tender $1.25 per day. These men are to do the plastering also. Basement Plan [drawn plan of basement with each room labeled] First Floor �{drawn plan of first floor of house} Work of House (Margins: Work of house) In October 1901 we ordered 35,000 brick from A. Wehlam & Sons of Talbot St; at $3.00 a thousand and some stone from A. R. McDonald of Duart. In December James Fowler came to help us, so that we had the two teams and two men and they started work for (Margins: December 21st, 1901 started drawing stone) the house on the 21st of Dec. 1901. Both teams made one trip a day for 4 days, drawing stone from Mr McDonalds with wagons. The stone were hard to get as the ground was frozen and as Mr. A. R. McDonald did not have enough ready for us, Willie bought 18 gauge stone from Mr. John McDonald on the 24th; for $3.00. That same day Mr. Dan Gillies, and J. G. Gillies went up to help the boys with the large stone. They had sleighs but as Willie broke the tongue of his sleigh, they only brought home 3 loads or 9 stone. On the 28th, Willie bought some loads of stone from Mr. Alex McGugan Oxford at 75 cts a load, and on the 30th, he and Jim drew 1 load of stone from Mr. McGugans with wagons, also 2 load or 1260 brick from Mr. Wehlam's. (Margins: Dec 30th 1901 started Drawing brick) On the 31st Dave Logan helped them and they drew 3 loads of stone from Mr. McGugans. (Margins: Jan 3rd 1902) On Jan 1st they found they could get better stone at Mr. Morrisons for 50 cts a load so drew 2 load from there that day and on the 3rd drew 3 load, Mr. J Kwiell helping them. On the 4th Pa and Jim with one team and sleigh drew home 2 large stone from Mr. J. McDonalds, and on the 6th, they ran 2 trips with both teams from there taking 8 large stone. (Margins: Jan 4th 1902) On the 7th, Geo. Dicks helped them and they brought 3 load of stone from Mr. Morrisons, also paid him for 8 load ($4.00) (Margins: Jan 7th 1902) and Mr McGugan for 5 load ($3.75). The boys drew 2 load or 1325 brick that same day. The next day they drew 1 load of stone from J. McDonalds and 1 load from A.R. McDonalds, also 2 load or 1350 brick with sleighs. On the 9th; 11th 13th 14th & 15th they drew brick 10 loads or 8400 brick. (Margins: Jan 16th Cutting and drawing logs.) On Jan 16th the men started to cut logs and on the 17th they started to draw logs to mill. They worked on the 16th, 17th, 18th, 20th, 21st, 22nd, 23rd, 24th, 25th, 27th, 28th 29th, 31st, Feb 1st, 3rd, 4th, & 5th, at cutting, skidding, and drawing logs to Lusty's mill, Rodney. In all they drew out one 32 ft. log and five 27 ft. logs �for 2 by 6 joice; five 24 ft. logs, five 29 ft. logs, five 16 ft. logs, one 18 ft. log and one 13 ft. log for 2 by 8 joice; seven 14 ft. logs for rafters 2 by 3; thirteen 10 ft. logs for scantling 2 by 4; also five 12 ft. logs for scantling 2 by 4; four 12 ft. logs for inch lumber & three 10 ft. logs for inch lumber; five 12 ft. logs for plank and one 10 ft. log for plank. They drew all the logs out with the sleigh. (Margins: Jan 27th Drawing brick) On the 27th & 28th of January, Philip Schleihauf drew 4 loads (or 4073 brick) from Mr A. Wehlam's for us, and on the 30th our boys drew 6 loads, or 6000 brick. As Mr Wehlam could not supply us with enough brick, we ordered 12000 from Mr G. Moody Highgate at $3.00 a thousand, and on February 18th, 19th, 20th, 21st & 22nd Willie drew home 9 loads or 9000 brick. On Feb. 20th & 21st Geo. Duke helped drawing 3 loads or 3000 brick. On the 22nd Willie ordered 1000 more brick from Mr Moody, also paid him $25.00 on brick. On the 17th James Fowler left us for to work out. (Margins: Feb 24th 1902 Drawing house lumber) On Feb 24th and March 3rd, 6th and 7th Willie drew logs into mill and drew home some lumber. On March 4th, we found Mr. G Moody Highgate $35.00 on brick, and on the 5th, paid Mr A. Wehlam Talbot Street - $111.50c for brick. (Margins: March 19th 1902 Drawing stone) As we did not yet have enough stone, we bought 3 loads at 5.0 cts a load from Geo. West. Hog Street and on March 19th, 20th, and 21st Willie drew them home. (Margins: March 21st 1902 Drawing home lumber) On Mar 21st, 22nd, and 24th Willie drew home lumber from saw-mill. On the 21st, Ed Logan helped him 1/2 day piling lumber and on the 22nd Frank Logan helped 1/2 day. Amount of lumber got out of logs taken to mill is as near as we can estimate; 114 rafters 2 by 5; 190 scantling 2 by 4; 15 joice 16 ft long 2 by 8; 14 joice 15 ft long 2 by 8; 6 joice 18 ft long 2 by 8; 42 joice 24 ft long 2 by 8; 20 joice 29 ft long 2 by 8; 13 joice 32 ft long 2 by 6; and 14 joice 27 ft long 2 by 6, besides the inch lumber and plank. (Margins: March 25th 1902 Drawing gravel) Started drawing gravel from Albert Blue's pit and wash. Willie drew one load this morning. In the afternoon we hired Ed. Logan at 50 cts a day to drive one of our teams and the both teams drew a load of gravel each from Campbells pit north of Taylor. We are paying 25 cts a load for the gravel. March 25th they also drew some 150 tile for house drains from A. Wehlman. On March 26th and 27th drew home 10 loads of gravel from A. Blues pit. James Fowler with Philip Schleihauf team helped them on the 26th �(Margins: March 27th 1902) Paid Albert Blue for 11 loads of gravel @ 25 cts ($2.75). On Mar 28th our own two teams drew 2 loads of sand from the lake at New Glasgow. (Margins: March 31st 1902 Digging house drain) Started digging the house drain. Hired Geo. West to help. Geo., Pa and Willie worked at the drain 1/2 day on March 31st, April 2nd and 3rd but it was caving in so bad they had to leave it for a few days and it was not finished until April 7 when the 3 men worked another half day at it. (Margins: Drawing tile for drain) On April 1st Pa with team drew home 100 six inch tile from A. Wehlam's tile yard and April 3rd drew up 60 six inch tile. On April 1st paid John McDonald for stone $3.00 and on the 3rd paid Geo. West for stone $2.50 and for 2 day's work @ 1.25 a day ($2.50). On April 3rd Willie drew home 15 bags or 5 barrels of cement - e $100 per bll., from David Mistele's Rodney, and on the 4th he drew 4 loads of gravel from behind our own barn to house. (Margins: April 5th 1902 Excavating cellar) Commenced excavating for cellar under house. It took our two men and 1 team all day April 5th, 1/2 day April 7th, and all day April 9th, 10th, 11th and 12th to dig out cellar about six feet. On April 12th paid Jack McKay Rodney for plan of house $5.00. 
 (Margins: April 14th 1902 Putting in cement footing) Josiah McKay came to-day and started foundation for house. They first put in a cement footing, about 2 ft thick and 1 ft deep. It took Josiah (Margins: April 14th 1902) Pa and Willie all day on the 14th and 15th and 1/2 day on 16th of April to put in this footing and it took 7 barrels of cement. Willie drew home 2 barrels on the 15th also ordered cellar doors and window frames from Lusty Bros. Rodney. (Margins: April 22nd 1902 Ordered stone sills for windows and doors.) Ordered from J. E. Thatcher Ridgetown the stone sills for doors and windows; 3 door sills 5 in by 14 in, 3 ft - 6 in long @ $1.00 per ft; 1 window sill 5 in by 8 in 52 in long, 1 window sill 5 in by 8 in 64 in long, One 5 in by 8 in, 48 in long and twelve 5 in by 8 in, 36 in long all at 40 cts per lineal foot. (Margins: April 24th 1902 Building stone foundation) The masons came to-day and started stone work. They are Josiah McKay, Henry McKay and Jack Hillman masons and John McPhail, tender, all from Clachan. It took them all day on the 24th, 1/2 day 25th, 1 day 28th, 1/2 day 29th, all day 30th, May 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 5th, 6th, and 1/2 day on the 7th or 9 1/2 days to �build stone wall all under house 20 in thick and 7 ft high and 2 brick walls through the cellar, one lenghtwise, the other crosswise through, these are 2 brick thick. Pa with team drew in stone and helped the mason all the time. (Margins: N.B. Stone wall is 24 in thick at bottom and 18 inch thick at top.) On the 24th he got H.S. Ford's (Duart) tank and drew water with. (Margins: Drawing home lime) On the 24th Willie drew home from Lusty Bros. Rodney 33 bus lime @ 30 cts per bushel, in the 29th he brought home 5' door frames for cellar (buttonwood) some nails, 1 barrel red mortar color and some paints and oil and shellac for knots to prime frames, and on the 30th he brought home 30 bus lime, and 6 cellar window frames buttonwood 5 of the cellar window frames are for 2 lights 14 by 14, and one has 2 lights 16 in high by 14 in wide. The outside door frame is 7 ft high by 3 ft wide & the 4 inside door frames are 6 ft high and 2 1/2 ft wide, all the frames are 12 1/2 in. wide. (Margins: May 1st 1902) Willie went to Ridgetown after the stone sills to-day and paid $30.35 for them. On the 3rd he drew 2 load of stone from our own woods and we paid Josiah McKay $25.00 on mason work. (Margins: May 8th 1902 Drawing sand from lake) Our own team drew sand from the lake on the 8th, 9th, & 10th. Tom Kivell, A. Paterson with J. G. Gillies team and H. Colly with H. Terry's team helped draw sand on the 9th and in all they drew 11 loads. On the 10th we ordered window and door frames from Lusty Bros. They are to be made of pine. (Margins: May 13th 1902 Drawing home lumber) Willie drew home for F.W. Scott. Highgate 500 ft Hemlock scantling and 1500 no. 1. bath. Mr David Mistele and Mr Killom tried to sell us a furnace to-day May 14th, but we did not buy one yet. (Margins: May 26th 1902 Laying Joice on stone wall) Mr. N. Ludy our carpenter and Josiah McKay came to-day to lay joice on top of stone wall. They first laid a plank all around on top of wall and then nailed 2 by 6 on to that placing them 16 in apart from centre to centre. Willie brought 15 bus of lime from Lusty Bros. to-day. (Margins: May 27th 1902) The 3 masons and tender came back to-day �(Margins: Starting brick work.) and started brick work. The 1st story is 3 brick thick with a hand hole between each brick. Bon timbers (Hemlock 2 by 4) are placed in the inside row of brick every sixth row, to nail strips 3/4 in by 2 in to, in order to lath it. They are using mortar color to color outside mortar red. It took them all day May 27th & 28th, 1/2 day May 29th, all day May 30th, 31st, June 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th, & 1/2 day on the 7th to build 1st story. Pa helped all the time carrying brick etc., Mother helped June 2nd, Willie helped June 4th & 7th & Ed Logan helped 1/2 day June 6th & 7th. There are 2 doors 1 large window, 1 twin window, 1 half round window and 5 small windows in the 1st story. (Margins: May 28th 1902 Placed a box in N.W. corner stone) On May 28th we placed a box in north west corner of house containing the latest papers, stamps, and coins, also the names of those present at the laying of the box. Paid J. McKay $50.00 on mason work to- day. (Margins: May 29th 1902) On May 29th Josiah McKay went to St. Thomas to see how to build chimney for fire place. They are building two chimneys, one on the east for the fireplace and furnace, and one on the west for the kitchen stoves. The one on the east side has two flues 8 in by 8 in, the other one has just one flue, about 5 in by 10 in until it gets to 2nd story when it is made bigger about 8 by 10 in. May 28th Willie went to Rodney and brought home 2 door frames, 15 bus. lime, paint, oil, etc, May 29th (Margins: Willie drawing home frames and lime) he went twice to Rodney & brought home 3 window frames and 15 bus. lime, 30th he brought home 4 window frames and June 3rd, he brought home 5 window frames and 1 box mortar color. The 1st floor window frames were all set-in on May 31st. They are all box window frames for weights but the large window and the fancy windows. Mother primed all the door frame and window frames with white paint after rubbing all the knots with orange shellac. On June 5th ordered 4 bolts to put through brick wall to put up hood over back door with. (Margins: June 9th 1902 Laying joice on 1st story and starting 2nd story) Mr Ludy came out to-day and was 1/2 day laying 2 by 8 joice on top off 1st story. The 3 masons & tender worked to-day at 2nd story of brick work, Josiah McKay left to-night but the other 3 worked 1/2 day June 10th when they also left as they did not want to put up 2nd storey until Mr Ludy was ready to put up roof. Pa Willie & Eddie Logan helped put up brick etc. June 9th & 10th. June 9th paid J. McKay $50 for mason work. (Margins: June 19th 1902 ) Willie and Ed Logan with team were 1/2 day at Lesleys Mill drawing lumber into dry kiln. �(Margins: June 25th 1902 Drawing Brick) On the 25th Willie with team drew 1 load or 900 brick from G Moodys Highgate and on the 26th he drew another load or (975 pick Brick @ $6.00 a 1000). The rest of our brick are all Kiln Run brick. (Margins: July 3rd 1902) Willie brought home from F.W. Scotts Highgate 200 ft Hemlock scantling and 1000 ft Pine flooring to-day. (Margins: July 5th 1902) Brought home some proof iron ties from H. Misteles to-day. They are for binding the two bricks in the hollow wall, and put in every fifth row. The masons bound with bricks too occasionally. (Margins: July 10th 1902 Finishing Brick Work) The masons came back to-day and started at second story of brick work. It took them all day on the 10th, 11th, 12th, 14th, 15th, 16th, and 17th to finish brick work, but just Josiah and Henry McKay worked on the 12th. They set the upstairs windows on the 11th. Pa, Willie and team helped at house most of the time on the 14th, 15th, 16th, & 17th. On the 14th Willie drew home 22 bus. of lime from Lusty Bros. On the 15th Mother went to Rodney and brought home some mortar color & ties for binding and on the 17th we paid Josiah McKay $40.00 on mason work. (Margins: August 7th 1902 Drawing home lumber) On the 7th and 8th Willie drew home some button wood sheeting, 300 ft maple flooring, 500 ft Bass wood flooring 30 brackets for under roof and the window sashes (2 loads). On the 8th paid Lusty Bros for sawing of window frame $134.00 and on the 14th J. Rettermein for 5 lbs nails 25 cts. (Margins: August 11th 1902) The framers came to-day and started at roof. They are Mr. Nick Ludy at $1.75 per day. Arch. Campbell @ $1.25 a day (Margins: Carpenters putting up roof.) and Johnny Ludy at 75 cts a day, all from Rodney. They put up 2 by 6 joice on top of brick work to-day and bridged them with strips, on the 12th & 13th they put up rafters & formed deck as our house is a cottage roofed house with a 6 ft by 14 ft deck on way and 6 by 20 the other way. They were all day on the 14th & part of the 15th putting on sheeting. On the 13th & 16th they put on ridge roll, made Jacks for scaffold, and put-up part of the cornish Brackets and moulding under roof. (Margins: The sheeting was all dressed as we are putting up a slate roof.) (Margins: Drawing home lumber and brick) On August 11th Willie drew from Lusty Bros. mill 160 ft 2 by 6 & 6 rafters 2 by 5, 20 ft long & on the 13th he drew 1600 ft sheeting, 100 ft ridge roll and 1 plank. On the 12th he drew from 7.20 Scott's 2000 lath, Cornish lumber & �mouldings and on the 15th he drew 800 chimney brick at $3.00 a 1000 from Geo. Moodys Highgate. As we are putting on a slate roof we gave Mr Chas. Riddle of St. Thomas the work of it and on the 16th Willie and Pa with the two teams drew the two load of slate, tin for ridgeon (?) & slate nails from Rodney station. On the 11th Pa & Willie helped the carpenters 1/2 day putting up joice. (Margins: August 18th 1902) Willie went to Rodney station after slaters to-day, there are four of them, two Mr Riddles, and we did not know the other two, all from St. Thomas. (Margins: Starting roof) It just took them all day on the 18th and until 4 o’clock on the 19th to put on slate and ridgeon. It took 15 1/2 squares of slate and 138 feet ridgeon. The slate were already cut and nail holes in them when they came. They put felt paper between slate and sheeting to make a soft bed for slate. The slate cost $8.25 a square, and the ridgeon 8 cts a foot. Paid Chas. Riddle for slating house $138.00 on the 19th. Pa took slates to station on the 19th and brought home the furnace. We are getting our furnace from D. Mistele. It is a 43 inch, Kilborn wood furnace, to be bricked in, has convex registers in wall and is to cost &95.00 when complete. (Margins: Building Chimneys) On the 18th the 3 masons came out and built the chimneys finishing them at noon on the 19th. (Margins: August 21st 1902 Covering deck) Mr James Anderson (D. Mistele's plumber) and Henry Mistele came out to-day and put galvanized iron on deck. They also brought out some more of the furnace fixings with them. (Margins: August 25th 1902 Drawing home lumber & gravel) Willie brought home from Lust Bros. mill, some material for strapping (3/4 in by 2 in) and bridging (1 in by 2 in) also frame for attic window. We are just having 1 window in the attic at the back of house and just in the roof this causing no gutters. Also, drew one load gravel from Albert Blues pit. (Margins: August 27th 1902 Carpenters laying floors and putting in partitions and stairs.) The 3 framers came back to-day, and after finishing putting up cornish, they started to lay the floors. They were all day on the 28th, 29th & 30th laying the 3 floors, 1st story partly maple flooring the 2nd story and attic all pine. On September 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th, & 8th they were at the partitions and stairs & on the 9th at the dumb waiter and fitting window frames. Mr. Nick Ludy made the stairs himself and it just took him one day at each stair, front, back, �attic & cellar stair. The front stair has two square landings, one 3 steps from top the other 3 steps from bottom, with seven steps between, the back stair is a winding stair, and the attic & cellar have each one landing, being in each 3 steps from the top. On the 1st floor we are having a hall, drawing room, sitting room, dining room, living room & bedroom, besides the two stairs and china closet. On the 2nd floor we have four bedrooms, (our library) front & back hall, bathroom and four closets besides attic stair. On August 27th Willie drew home from Lusty's mill 200 ft pine flooring, also four panes of glass, tacks and putty for attic window from A. Martini’s Rodney and on the 29th He brought home 1200 ft pine flooring, from Highgate. August 29th mother went to Ridgetown and brought home with her Mr James Gowie, a painter. He is going to-do our painting, working by the day at $2.00 a day. She also got some oil and (Margins: August 30th 1902 Mr Gowie painting) turpentine at Mo Beattys, Ridgetown and paid Mr Gowie for it on the 30th. Mr Gowie worked all day on the 30th of August priming cornish and brackets under roof. Mother paid Mr. N. Ludy $30.00 August 30th. (Margins: September 2nd/02 Masons building brick wall under verandah also two sets of cement steps) On September 2nd the two masons and J Hillman as tender came back & started at brick wall under verandah. Henry McKay came back yesterday afternoon but did no work. They were at brick wall on September 2nd & 3rd and at cement steps on the 4th, 5th & on the 6th they ran lime 1/2 day. The brick wall is built with lattice work, this allowing a circulation of air underneath the verandah. The steps are quite broad and about 8 ft long. They are first filled in with stone and Portland cement put on top making a lovely white hard smooth finish. On the steps leading to dining room door, on west side of house Henry McKay printed Burnside Farm, and on the front steps on the south of house he put the date 1902. On the 2nd Pa and team were helping at house, also Willie. (Margins: Willie drawing home lumber brick & gravel) On Sept. 1st & 3rd Willie drew home lumber from Lusty Bros. mill also tracks from G. Martinis for roller doors. On the 3rd he also brought 500 brick for furnace from A. Wehlams. On the 4th he drew one load gravel from A. Blue's pit also one load from lake on the 4th & 6th. Dave Logan also drew a load of gravel from the lake on the 4th for us. This is for the plaster. (Margins: Plumbers at eavetroughing gas piping etc) On September 2nd the plumbers came out and started putting up eavetroughing. They were here on the 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th, 8th and 1/2 day on the 9th & 10th. Putting up eavetroughing, gas piping, some of the water piping, lining tank and attending to hot air boxes for the furnace. We are having the house piped so �that we can put in an Acetylene gas plant any time, a pipe running to every room on first & second floors, one to attic, one to verandah & just one yet to basement. These pipes were all put in before. The tank for the soft water will hold about fifteen barrels and we have hot and cold water in the bath-room, living room and basement kitchen. The hot air registers are all to be in wall except one in living room. There is a register in every room on first floor and one in bathroom, and east bed-room on second floor. The furnace pipe goes up through dining room, back hall, and enters chimney in centre bedroom on east of house. There are four cold air registers one in hall being in the floor, the other three in the wall, one in the dining room, sitting room and bedroom, all on first-floor. (Margins: September 8th 1902 Arthur Orendorf lathing) On September 8th Arthur Orendorf of Ridgetown (lather) came down and started lathing. He was able to lath the whole house on the 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th & 1/2 day on the 13th. 760 yards in all. He charged 2 1/2 cts a yd. The outside wall on second floor with the exception of front hall is to be plastered on brick wall, therefore required no lathing but we had the kitchen, milk room, and pantry in basement lathed. (Margins: Willie drawing home lime and lath) On September 8th Willie brought home 24 bushel of lime from Lusty Bros. Rodney and on the 9th 100 bunches of lath from F. W. Scott's Highgate. On the 13th he took back 20 bunches of lath, to Highgate, and brought home two barrels of plaster of paris. Mother took back some of the window sashes to Lusty's to-day as they were wrong. Paid F. W. Scott for flooring and laths $50.00 on September 4th, Joe McKay for mason work $25.00 on the 6th and Arthur Orendorf $19.00 for lathing on the 13th. (Margins: Mason making plaster) Joe McKay and Jack Hillman were here all day on September 10th, running lime and making plaster. They put in some hair and rope. (Margins: September 29th Putting on first coat of plaster) Willie drew 1 load yellow sand from road also 1 load lake sand from Mr Kivell's. Henry McKay and Jack Hillman came from Mr P Cyleys this evening. They started plastering (the first coat) on the 30th and on October 1st Joe McKay came and it took the 3 masons all day Oct 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 6th & 3/4 day on the 7th to finish the first coat, and then on the 11th Joe McKay and Jack Hillman were here 1 hr floating, that is making it smooth. On the 7th paid Joe McKay for mason work $25.00. (Margins: October 1st) Pa went to Rodney to-day and brought home the windows, there are in the house, 1 large (plate, double diamond) window in parlor, 1 double plain window in dining room, 1 horshoe (leaded) & 1 circle (wavy) window in library, 1 half circle (leaded) �window in hall, 2 small plain windows in sitting room, 2 small plain windows in living room, 1 small plain window in each bedroom (5 in all), bathroom & back hall. All the plain windows are weighted. (Margins: October 18th) Willie drew home 20 bus. of lime from Lusty Bros & large window frame, also hinges for cellar windows. (Margins: Building in furnace) On the 20th Jack Hillman came back and ran some lime for potty coat also started to brick in furnace. He was here all day on the 20th and 1/2 day on the 21st & 23rd. He finished bricking in furnace. James Anderson (plumber) was 1/2 day on the 20th at overflow pipe from tank and setting furnace, and he and Henry Mistele were 1/2 day on the 21st & 22nd at furnace & furnace pipes. On the 20th, Willie helped 1/2 day and on the 21st & 23rd Pa helped 1/2 day each. On the 23rd we bought 4 lbs finishing nails @ J. Rettermeins and paid 20cts for them. (Margins: October 23rd Carpenters building verandah) The three carpenters started at the verandah to-day and it took them all of the 23rd, 24th, 25th, 27th and until noon on the 28th to finish verandah, cellar windows, and other small jobs. Willie drew home some mouldings and nails for the verandah from Rodney on the 24th, 2 loads of lake gravel on the 25th and 1 load of lake gravel on the 27th. On the 27th, mother brought some balls, etc from Rodney for verandah. Our verandah is quite wide extending from the side door around corner of house and over front door. It has six nice large posts with no railing. Instead of spindles, they are making small window frames at top of verandah, these are to be filled with colored glass. The roof is galvanized iron on the top and shingles on the sides. On Oct 28th Paid N Ludy on carpenter work $20.00 (Margins: October 29th Mr Gowie painting cornish verandah window frames etc) Mr Gowie Ridgetown has got the job of our painting and he came and started to-day. He is quite deaf. We have to write what we want. He is doing the outside work now, putting three coats on cornish at roof, verandah mouldings and posts; two coats on door and window frames and sashes & floor of verandah and one coat on verandah shingles and ceiling of verandah. The cornish at roof, verandah mouldings and posts are painted white, decorated with red and green, the verandah ceiling is sky blue, the floor yellow, the shingles slate color, the window frames has white for the ground work decorated with red and green and the sashes are black. Mr Gowie worked on Oct 29th, 31st, Nov 1st, 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th, 7th and until noon on the 8th at the outside painting. On Oct 29th father brought home some paints, white lead, oil, �turpentine, shellac, Japan etc, from D. Misteles Rodney and on Nov 1st and 5th, mother brought home some more. Paid Mr Gowie $3.00 on Nov 1st and $3.00 on Nov 8th. (Margins: November 1st 4th Putting on potty coat of plastering) The plumbers tinned the deck of verandah to-day. Henry and Josiah McKay came back to-day and started putting on second coat of plaster. It took them the 4th, 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th, 12th, 13th, 14th, and 1/2 day on the 15th to finish second coat of plastering and other small jobs, such as making cement pipe holes for furnace etc. This coat gives the wall a beautiful hard, white smooth, and glossy appearance. It is made mostly of Plaster of Paris. On Nov 7th father brought home a barrel of Plaster of Paris and some cement from D. Mistele Rodney, and on the 8th he brought home a load of Georgia Pine from 7.20 Scotts Highgate. we are finishing the main part of our house in Georgia Pine. It is a hard wood with a beautiful grain, needing nothing but oiling. (Margins: November 11th Fire in furnace for the first on 13th) The plumbers were out on on the 11th and 13th fixing furnace pipes and on the 14th putting eaves on the verandah. We had a fire in the furnace for the first time on the 13th of Nov. (Margins: Laying cement floors in cellar) On Nov 18th Henry and Josiah McKay layed the cement floors in the basement kitchen, milk room, pantry and part of the furnace room. Father and Willie were helping all day. Mother and I are cleaning plaster out of house ready for the painter. On Nov 21st Willie went to Highgate after a load of finishing lumber and doors (Georgia Pine). (Margins: November 25th Carpenters starting @ inside work) Mr Ludy sent his tools out to- day, also some locks, nails, paper, etc from Martinis. On the 27th, Mr Ludy, Arch Campbell, Johnny Ludy and a Mr Honeywell came out at noon and started cutting finishing material. Put in arch upstairs on the 28th. Mr Ludy & Arch Campbell went home to-night. (Margins: November 28th Setting fireplace Paid W. Lusty on account $30.00. On Nov. 28th Dec 1st & 2nd Mr Honeywell and Johnny Ludy worked at back bedrooms upstairs. Dec 1st G Martini and Jos. McKay came out to set fireplace but did not finish it. (Margins: It is 37 1/2 in wide 36 1/2 high with a 16 in fireplace.) On Dec. 3rd & 4th Mr Ludy and Johnny were here and worked at the front bedroom and hall upstairs. (Margins: December 4th) Jos. McKay came out on the 4th to set fireplace, paid him $10. The plumbers were out to-day putting in cold air pipes. Mr Honeywell came back on Dec 5th and the three framers worked at window casings & mantel on the 5th & 6th. Charlie Johnstone, �Highgate was out on the 5th seeing about roller doors. Paid N. Ludy $12.00 on work on the 6th. (Margins: Carpenters at inside work) Mr Ludy and Johnny worked at parlor and sitting room on Dec 8th. Mr Honeywell came back on the 9th and the three of them worked at stairs front door & hall. On Dec. 10th, 11th, & 12th Mr Honeywell, and Johnny Ludy worked at dining room, kitchen and hanging doors. (Margins: December 10th) Willie took roller doors & other ones back to Highgate and brought home some other doors & V. matched lumber to-day. Mr Ludy came back on Dec 13th, and the three framers worked at downstairs on the 13th, 15th, 16th, and 1/2 day on the 17th. (Margins: December 13th Painter came back) Mr Gowie came back on the 15th and started to paint upstairs. He was here on the 15th, 16th, 17th, 18th, 19th, 22nd, 23rd, 24th, 26th, 27th, 29th, 30th, 31st, 1903 Jan. 2nd, 3rd, 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th, 9th, and finished on the tenth. (Margins: How the house was finished inside) The back part of second being finished in soft pine was all painted except bathroom, which was stained cherry with hard oil finish. The back bedroom was painted dark brown and dark slate, Will's bedroom light and dark orange; Jeanie's room pale green and white, hall dark & light slate, attic and back stair dark orange. Spare bedroom, front halls and stairs, parlor, sitting room and dining room were all finished in Georgia Pine (natural wood, hard), and these Mr Gowie shellaced, sand papered and hard oiled, until you could see yourself in them. Mother's bedroom was soft pine oiled and the living room was stained walnut & cherry. Cellar stairs painted brownish red. (Margins: December 16th) Plumber brought out bath tub, boiler and put in hot air pipe to living room to-day. 1/2 day on the 17th, the 18th & 19th Mr Honeywell and J. Ludy worked at the china closet, dumb waiter, pantry etc., (Margins: December 20th Putting on roller doors) Paid J. Gowie on painting $10.00. Mr Honeywell came out at noon on Dec 22nd and worked alone on the 22nd 23rd & 24th. On the 26th Mr Geo. Zoller came with him and both worked on the 26th 27th 29th & 30th hanging roller doors and putting the finishing touches on. We had to pay Mr Zoller $1.50 per day and Mr Honeywell $1.62 1/2. (Margins: December 22nd Fixing fireplace) Jos. McKay finished fireplace to-day. Jeanie helped him. He also filled up holes in plastering. Paid him on work $23.00 �(Margins: 24th) Paid Mr. Gowie on work $6.00. On the 31st paid him $10.00 and paid Mr. Zoller in full for work $6. (Margins: 1903 January 10th) Paid Mr Gowie in full for painting, sand paper etc., $26.45c (Margins: 23rd Moved in) After leaving the paint dry for about two weeks, the plumbers came out on Friday January 23rd and moved our stove and fixed the water connections. We slept in the house for the first time that night although it was a few weeks before we were altogether settled. Detailed Statement of Labor & Cash Outlay at house. Also Material. Names of men who worked at house receiving pay. Per day Total Silver Street Ed Logan By the day 3 cts 1.35 Clachan Josiah McKay Masons $2.00 $102.00 Clachan Henry McKay Masons $2.00 $97.00 Clachan John Hillman Masons $1.75 $71.75 Clachan John McPhail Masons $125 $36.25 Total cost of mason work $307.00 Rodney Nick Ludy Carpenters $1.75 $61.15 Rodney Johnny Ludy Carpenters $1.75 $30.00 Rodney Arch. Campbell Carpenters $1.25 $30.00 Rodney Mr Honeywell Carpenters $1.62 1/2 $36.85 �Names of men from whom we bought material Rodney Geo. Zoller Carpenters $1.30 $6.00 Total cost of carpenters work $164.00 Rodney Dave Mistele Plumbers Paid by Job $22.40 Rodney Henry Mistele Rodney James Anderson Ridgetown Arthur Orendorf Lather Paid by yard per yd 2 1/2 c $19.00 Ridgetown James Gowie Painter Paid by the day per day $2.00 $62.00 St Thomas Mr Chas. Riddle Slaters Paid in contract St Thomas Mr Riddle St Thomas 2 men do not know names Hog Street Geo. West Digging drain Paid by day per day $1.25 $2.50 Chas. Martini (setting fireplace) Paid by job $1.75 Total Cost of Labor on House $580.00 Duart South A.R. McDonald Stone $6.00 �Duart South Duart South Duart South Duart South John McDonald " 3.00 Mr Morrison " 4.00 Alex McGugan " 3.75 Hog Street Geo. West " 2.50 Ridgetown J.E.Thatcher Stone sills $30.35 Taolbot street Adolphus Wehlam Brick and tile $119.50 Highgate G.W. Moody Brick $74.35 Duart Albert Blue Gravel 2.75 Ridgetown Mr Beattie Turpentine. Oil. White Lead 3.25 Highgate F.W. Scott Laths. Lumber, doors, etc. $250.00 Duart Joe. Rettenmier Nails, Thimbles 50. Rodney David Mistele Paints, Plumbing etc., $366.95 Rodney Chas. Martini Nails. Locks. Fireplace etc., $71.81 St. Thomas Chas. Riddle Slate (Labor included) $138.90 Rodney Lusty Bros. Lumber, Lime etc $329.02 Ridgetown James Gowie Sandpaper & Ochre 45 Rodney Jake McKay Plan of house 5.00 Total cost of Material for House. $1412.08 Date Men who helped us without pay. 1901 Dec. 27th D.M. Gillies and team drawing 1 load stone J. G. Gillies " " 1 " " 31st Dave Logan " " 1 " " �Contents • 1 Material required for house with cost • 2 Tile for house drain • 3 Stone for Basement • 4 Brick for Walls. • 5 Brick for furnace • 6 Pit gravel used for building walls etc., Material required for house with cost Tile for house drain 1902 Jan 3rd James Kivell " " 1 " " 7th Geo. Dubs " " 1 " " 27th G. P. Schleihauf " " 2 " brick 28th G. P. Schleihauf " 2 " " Feb 20th Geo. Dubs " " 1 " " 21st Geo Dubs " 2 " " 25th, 26th, 27th, Ed. Logan helped the men for three days. 26th J. Fowkes and G. P. Schleihaufs team drawing 1 load gravel April 7th Geo. West digging drain 1/2 day May 9th Tom Kivell and team drawing 2 loads lake sand J. G. Gillies's man " " 2 " " " H. Terrys " " " 2 " " " Sept 6th Dave Logan " " 1 " " " James Fowkes helped us during the winter driving one of our teams. �Stone for Basement Brick for Walls. Brick for furnace Pit gravel used for building walls etc., 250 six in tile at $22 per $1000 from A. Wehlman Talbot St. $5.50 9 load stone from A.R. McDonald Duart @ 66 2/3 cts per load $6.00 8 " " " Mr Morrison South of Duart @ 50 " " " 4.00 5 " " " Alex McGugan " @75 " " " 3.75 5 " " " Geo. West Hog Street @ 50 " " " 2.50 9 large stone " John McDonald Duart for $3.00c 3.00 $19.25 22.320 kiln run brick from A. Wehlam @ $5.00 per 1000 $111.50 13.700 " " " " G.W. Moody Highgat @ $3.00 per $1000 68.50 975 picked " " " " @ $6.00 " " 5.85 $185.85 500 kiln run brick from A. Wehlman @ $5.00 per 1000 $2.50 11 loads gravel from Al. Blue's pit Duart @ 25c per load $2.75 2 " " " " " " free 2 " " " Mr Campbells Kintyre " $2.75 �Material used (Continued) Lake gravel and sand Lime Mortar Color & Proof Iron Ties for Brickwork Cement 6 loads lake gravel from beach at T Havens free 13 “ “ sand “ “ “ “ " 2 “ “ “ “ Mr Kivells " 2 “ yellow sand from road side. " Lusty Bros
 Rodney 130 bus. lime for building brick walls from Lusty Bros. @ 30c per bus. $39.00 67 “ “ “ for plastering & building in furnace “ “ “ “ “ “ $20.10 $39.10 D. Mistele Rodney 370 lbs red color for coloring mortar from D. Mistele Rodney @ 2¢ lb $11.40 29 “ proof iron ties for tying Bricks “ “ “ “ 10¢ “ $2.90 C. Martini Rodney 7 1/5 “ “ “ “ “ “ C. Martini “ “ 10¢ $0.72 $15.02 D. Mistele Rodney 2 1/2 barrels Queenston cement for verandah steps etc. from D. Mistele @ $1.00 per brl. $2.50 2 “ Portland “ “ “ “ “ “ @ $2.30 “ $5.00 7 “ Queenston “ for footing below stone wall “ “ “ $1.00 “ $7.00 7 " Queenston “ “ basement floors “ “ @ $1.00” $7.00 $21.50 �Stone Sills Material used (Continued) Lumber J.E. Thatcher Ridgetown 3 door sills 5 by 14 in and 3 ft 6 in long @ $1.00 per ft $10.50 1 window “ 5 by 8 “ 52 in long @ 40¢ “ “ $1.73 1 “ “ “ “ 64 “ “ @ “ “ “ $2.12 1 “ “ “ " 48 “ “ @ “ “ $1.60 12 “ “ “ “ 36 “ @ “ “ $14.40 $30.35 Lusty Bros Rodney Sawing 9168 ft lumber at $3.00 per 1000 $27.48 Matching 2.00 300 ft flooring pine 5.40 30 brackets for Roof of house @ 75cts a piece 22.50 280 ft scantling 2 by 6 for top of 2nd story @ $12 per 1000 3.36 1600 ft Black Ash sheeting for roof @$12 $19.20 surfacing same $2.00 21.20 18 ft pine for attic window frame 54¢ Dressing same 25¢ 0.79 100 ft ridgeroll for roof @ 3cts per ft 3.00 420 ft bridging for joice @ $5 per 1000 ft. 2.10 1200 ft strapping for walls @ $3.50 per 1000 ft. 4.20 200 ft pine flooring @ $2.50 per 100 ft. 5.00 208 ft. matched plank for water tank @ 3cts per ft. 6.24 200 ft strings boards@ 3cts per ft. 6.00 �Lumber continued 220 “ treads @ 3cts per ft; 140 risers @ 3cts per ft. 10.80 100 “ matched pine @ 3cts; 11 set Jambs @ 60cts per set. 9.60 Stretching treads “ 180 ft 1 cove @ $7.50 per 1000 2.58 300 ft Scantling @ $12.00 3.60 6 verandah posts @ $2.00, 230 ft V. matched pine @ 12.50 per 1000 15.30 400 ft pine flooring @ $3.00 per 100; 9 face brackets @40cts a piece 15.60 10 corner brackets @20cts; 80 dentles @ 4cts a piece 5.20 230 ft one quarter round @ $6 per 1000; 85 ft bed mould @ $12.50 per 1000 2.56 215 ft cornish @ $3 per 100; 2 large brackets for back door @ $1.30 9.45 13 ft pine @ 3 1/2¢; 100 ft cove @ $7.50 per 1000; 112 ft Jamb lining @ 2¢ 3.29 Carried forward $187.25 Brought forward $187.25 Lusty Bros Rodney 58 ft pine @ 3cts per ft; 145 ft 3 in stops @ $12.50 per 1000 3.54 46 “ “ “ “ “ 1.38; 73 ft V. Match @ 3cts per ft 3.63 F.W. Scott Highgate 700 ft Hemlock scantling @ $15.50 per 1000 10.95 2980 “ lath @ $7.50 per 1000; 2200 ft pine flooring @ $20 per 1000 66.35 225 ft V. matched @ $24.00 per 1000; 110 ft 1x8 Du Lumber @ $26 per 1000 8.26 250 “ Bed mould @ $1.80 per 100; 126 t Geo. Pine 10 in Base @ 4¢ per ft. 9.54 70 “ Geo. Pine 8 in Base @ 3 1/2¢ per ft. 2.87 200 “ “ 7/8 1/4 Round @3/4¢ per ft. 1.92 30 Geo. Pine Base corners @ 7¢, 32 Geo Pine 10 in Base Blocks @ 7¢ 3.44 15 “ “ “ 8 in Base blks @ 6¢, 50 Geo Pine 5x5 Tamed Rosettes @ 6¢ 3.90 �Lumber continued 300 ft 3 i casing G.P. @ 2 1/4¢ per ft. 24ft 8 in window stool @ 4¢ per ft. 12.21 6 “ 5 in Window Stool @3¢; 74 ft Apron @ 1 1/2ct per ft. 1.29 70 “ 13/8 window stops @ 1¢ per ft. 100 ft 2 1/2 in window stop @ 1 1/4¢ 1.95 400 “ 5 in casing white pine @ 2¢. 24 ft 5 in stool @ 3¢ per ft. 8.72 12 “ 8 in stool @ 3 1/4¢ per ft. 115 ft Geo. Pine lumber @ $40 per 1000 4.99 34 “ 8 in Plynth Blocks @ 5¢; 53 turned corner Rosettes @ 6¢ 4.88 35 bace corners @ 3¢. 250 ft 8 in bace @ 3¢ per ft. 8.55 65 ft hat board @ 1 3/4¢. 400 ft 7/8 1/4 Round@ 60¢ per 100 3.55 150 ft V. matched @ $25 per 1000. 30 ft wainscoating cap @ 2¢ 4.35 3 newel posts @ $1.25; 2 newel posts @ $1.10; 24 ft stair rail @ 15¢ 9.55 12 ft bottom rail @ 15¢, 42 tan bannisters @ 12¢, 1 turned wall Rosette 6.99 1 piece Geo. Pine 3/8x10x14 50¢; 36 5/8x3 Geo. Pine; 50 ft panel mould 1.63 Soft panel mould Raise 63¢. 2 1/2 turned cob. @ 35¢ 1.33 Carried forward $371.64 Brought forward $371.64 F.W. Scott Highgate 2 pair sliding doors Geo. Pine @ 8.00, 2 Front Doors G.P. @ $6 28.00 1 Outside Door W. Pine $4.73, 1 inside G.P. Door 26x6 61 3/8 @ $2.50 7.25 3 inside G.P. doors 2-8x6-8 1 3/8 @ $2.60, 1 inside G.P. Door 2-4x6-6 1 3/8 @ $2.20 10.00 2 “ “ 2-0-6-6 @ $2.00, 1 Pair Waiter doors 75¢ 4.75 3 “ W.P. “ 2-8x6-8 @ 2.25, 2 inside W.P. Doors 2-6x6-6 @ 2.20 11.15 170 ft V. Matched @ $25 per 1000, 30 ft corner lead @ 1/2¢ 4.70 �Slate for Roof Nails, Thimbles, hinges, latches, etc., 84 “ G.P. picture mould @ 1 3/4¢, 1 door Geo. Pine 21¢ 1.68 Window and door frames Lusty Bros Rodney 6 cellar window frames $6.00 1 cellar door frame $1.50 7.50 4 “ door frames $4.00 2 outside door frames $3.00 7.00 1 twin window frame $4 1 horseshoe window frame $4 8.00 1 1/2 circle window frame $2.25, 1 circle window frame 2.25 4.50 12 box window frame $27.00 1 circle sash $1 28.00 1 1/2 circle sash 75 ¢ 1 horseshoe sash $1.25 14 pair sashes 10.50 12.50 3 cellar sash 2.00 1 frame & sash $1.00 1 Sky Light frame 45¢ 3.45 2 cupboard doors @ $1.75; 3 sash @ 45¢ 4.55 Less $5.30 $514.67 Total cost of lumber, frames, etc. $509.37 15 1/2 squares slate from C. Riddle St. Thomas @ St. Thomas @ $8 1/4 per square $127.86 138 ft ridgeon “ “ “ @ 8ct per foot 11.04 $138.90 1 thimble for kitchen stove in cellar 5¢, 3 lbs nails 25¢ 0.30 J. Rettermen Duart 4 lbs finishing nails @ 5¢ 0.20 1 keg nails @ $3.10, 1 keg 4 1/2 in spikes $3.05, 1 keg nails $3.20 9.35 2 set Rollers etc., for Roller doors complete @ $4.75 per set 9.50 1 keg $3.00, 5 lbs finishing nails 25¢ 1 keg nails 1 1/8 in $4.50 7.75 1 Lock 70¢ 2 sliding door set $4.00 4 1/2 pair Butts 60¢ 5.30 �Glass, Putty, Sash cord, etc. Paints, Sand paper etc. 6lbs 7. nails @ 6¢ 2 front door locks $4.00 1 Latch 7.59 C. Martini Rodney 14 pair Butts 3 1/2x3 1/2 @ 13¢ 1 Bolt 5 St Hinges 2.32 2 Locks 70¢ 7 Rim Locks @ 25¢ 12 pair Butts @7¢ 3.29 2 pair Butts 3 1/2x3 1/2 @ 13¢, 4 Thumb latches 40¢ 2 pulleys 20¢ 0.86 2 hooks 6 12latch lifts $1.18, not needed 2 Drawer pulls 1.34 Latches 27¢ 6 buttons 6, 1 Rim Lock 35¢ 2 Locks @ 35¢ 1.38 Nails 15¢ 3 Transon lifts $1.05 over charge $1.17 0.03 D. Mistele Rodney 2 chimney thimbles 10¢ 6 w Butts 75¢ Hat Hooks 15 1.00 Door bolt 10¢, 2 Pulleys 30¢ 0.60 $50.81 C. Martini Rodney 4 panes glass for attic window 60¢ putty 7¢ 0.67 2 “ “ “ front door 1.10 2 panes for door @ 15¢ 30¢ 1.40 Brads 15¢ Putty 12¢ 3 glass for transoms @ 20¢ 60 0.87 D. Mistele Rodney 26 L Glass $19.50 12 lights 1.50 1 L. Glass 4.75 3 Lead Lights 9.50 35.25 1 Ruby Light $1.70 Putty 30, 5 1/2 lbs sash cord 1.93 369 lbs weights 7.38 11.31 14 L. Glass $5.00, sash cord 90 5.90 $55.40 C. Martini Rodney Sand paper 30¢ 0.30 Sand paper 15¢ Hard Oil 13.25 Paint $19.28 $32.68 D. Mistele Rodney Shellac 16.60 Japan 80 Turpentine 2.50 19.90 J. Gowie Ridgetown Sand paper 10 ochre 35 0.45 �Plaster, Hair Rope, etc. Plumbing Furnace Mr. Beattie Ridgetown Oil Turpentine White Lead 3.25 $56.58 D. Mistele Rodney 1 bbl Plaster of Paris 3.00 75 lbs hair 2.25 Rope 1.53 $6.78 F.W. Scott Highgate 3 2/3 bbl Plaster @2.65 per bbl 9.95 1 bus hair 60 10.55 $17.33 D. Mistele Rodney Bath Tub $15.00 Boiler $8 1 Doub. B. cock 2.50 $25.50 2 coupling 50 1 hose Bib 85¢ 2 pan Bibs 1.50 2.85 Water Plumbing 32 ft 3/4 in pipe 1.92 26 ft 1/2 in pipe 1.30 1 stop cock 3.97 15 nipples 75¢ 2 Loch nuts 10¢ 6 1/2 in Elbows 30 2 lees 14 1.29 10-3/4 in elbows 70¢ 4 lees 32 3 Bushings 15 2 plugs 10 1.27 1 coupling 5, 4-1/2 in nipples 20, 2 unions 50, 1 Bib 75 1.50 Lining tank 11.00 147 ft. 12 in Eave trough 11.76 60 ft. 10 in E. Trough 26.96 1 slop tank 2.50, 28 ft oven flow 3.25 5.75 Gas Piping 148 ft. gas pipe 5.92 17 elbows 85 20 lees 1.00 14 plugs 42 8.19 10 nipples 50¢, 1 cross 5, 10 caps 40 0.95 Covering deck with galvanized iron 21.00 “ verandah “ “ 22.00 2 soot pans for chimney $1.50 1.50 $122.73 �Fireplace For more information on Jeannie Watson, check out the “Meet the Diarists” section under “Discover” on our website: ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca D. Mistele Rodney Complete contract for furnace $95.00 C. Martini Rodney Fire Grate set up $14.64 Tile floor 4.50 $19.14 � transcribed https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/968fbb1201e997eb17d58dc012221539.pdf afac3636a7cce807f0da491407817683 https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/13293caed9376eac35fd6d9471fcca46.pdf f071daa0ffdd1e4eb8d8cbfbda27da55 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Jemima Ripley Diary Collection Subject The topic of the resource 19th Century Rural Ontario Diaries Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Jemima Ripley Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Courtesy of Rideau Lakes History Center Archive Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1869-1870 Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant 19th Century, Leeds & Grenville County, South Crosby Township, Ontario Table Of Contents A list of subunits of the resource. Jemima Ripley Diary & Transcription, 1869-1870 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Jemima Ripley Diary & Transcription, 1869-1870 Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Jemima Ripley Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Courtesy of Rideau Lakes History Center Archive Language A language of the resource English Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant 19th Century, Leeds & Grenville County, South Crosby Township, Ontario Date Created Date of creation of the resource. 1869 Is Part Of A related resource in which the described resource is physically or logically included. Jemima Ripley Diary Collection Medium The material or physical carrier of the resource. Scanned Manuscript & Typed Transcription Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">Jemima Ripley</span></h2> <h3><span class="mw-headline">1869 - 1870</span></h3> <h3><span class="mw-headline">Transcribed by Rural Diary Archive Volunteers</span></h3> <p>{Address Label glued to left side} Jack Le Clair, 1533 Weyburn St, Ottawa, Ont K1G 0Y4 {1988 Written in blue pen}</p> <p>Miss Jemima Ripley, Elgin Ont</p> <p>Later Mrs Ernestus Sliter (Jan) Jan 1 1869</p> <p>{underlining in red pencil}</p> <p>January the 1st 1869</p> <p>Friday Stay with Grandpa. Marsh and Matilda calls Lee goes with them read all day very cold</p> <p>Jan the 2nd Saturday do the housework make pies fry cakes &amp;c Lee goes to Elgin</p> <p>Jan the 3rd Sunday come home with Lee Stay at home while Lee and Mary goes to Elgin to meeting go home with Lee in the evening</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>Jan the 4th</p> <p>Monday Grandpa is very sick this morning Lee goes to Elgin to election Grampa is better Goes to Elgin in the afternoon thaw commences</p> <p>Tuesday Jan the 5th 1869</p> <p>am sick not able to work Lee goes over to Fathers for Sarah she is gone to Uncle Tooles {Sarah circled in red pencil}</p> <p>Jan the 6th Wednesday</p> <p>Lee is gone to Henrys I stay with Grandpa {Henry circled in red pencil}</p> <p>do some darning knit on stocking Sarah comes in the afternoon go to Alberts with Marsh come back in the evening Chapmans barn is burned</p> <p>Jan the 7th Thursday</p> <p>help Sarah fix her coat knit the rest of the day</p> <p>Jan the 8th Fri</p> <p>go home help Matilda make a wreath of roses for cake go back to Grandpas in the evening</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>Jan the 9th Sat, rains all day do the house work. Lester often calls</p> <p>Jan the 10 Sunday go home with Henry &amp; Matilda Mother,Father &amp; Sarah go to Philipsville to dedication of Baptist church</p> <p>Jan the 11th Monday help Grandpa brings me home get ready for tea meeting go in the evening have a splended time</p> <p>Jan the 12th go home with Albert knit on Annies stocking</p> <p>Jan the 13th Stay to Alberts all day. Albert &amp; me go to Philipsville.</p> <p>Jan the 14th. Thurs Stay to A.D.D's</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>Jan the 15th Albert brings me home find Marsh very sick. Stay up with him all night father goes for the doctor at 2 of the clock P.M.</p> <p>Jan the 16th Sat wait upon Marsh and do house work. Tilda goes to Caintown with Willie Pole.</p> <p>Jan the 17th Sunday Stay at home</p> <p>Lester &amp; {illeligible} {illeligible} Wille's, Tilda Jarnes! also</p> <p>Jan the 18th Monday Do house work Matilda washes</p> <p>Jan the 19th Tues Knit a glove Jan the 20th Do some mending</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>forenoon go to Alberts afternoon with Marsh find Annie sick stay until Sunday the 24th. Albert and Mary comes home with me go to Grandpa's to dinner. Tilda goes home with Albert Pelbarg</p> <p>Jan the 25th Knit glove for myself</p> <p>Jan the 26th {illeligible} my silk dress</p> <p>Wednesday Jan the 27th make pies in go to Newboro with Marsh take dinner to Alberts melt snow to was get tea</p> <p>Thursday Jan the 28th Wash woolen clothes get dinner do the housework mother goes to the Furnace Falls go to Samuel Ripley's in the evening get home at 11 PM</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>Friday Jan the 29th</p> <p>Iron &amp; do house work Mother &amp; Father go to Elgin make pies cut &amp; bost bed tick</p> <p>Saturday Jan 30th</p> <p>Do Saturdays work twist 10 knots cotton yarn fix my cloak Set up stocking for Mimma Delong</p> <p>Sunday Jan the 31st</p> <p>Stay at home all day Samuel Superior Stays here to day Father &amp; Mother go to Philipsville to church {drawing in red pencil in left margin}</p> <p>February 1st</p> <p>Monday February the 1st</p> <p>Do house work sew and knit go to meeting with Lee in the eve evening stop to Fullers {Fuller Stevens written in blue pen in left margin} for them Laura and Celestine Clara is here all day</p> <p>Tuesty February 2nd</p> <p>do house work sew on Marshes coat Fuller wife Lenora and Celeste {question mark written in red pencil in left margin} come here we all go to Grandpas in the evening</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>Feb - 3rd Wednes</p> <p>help do house work Sew on coat</p> <p>Thursday F 4th</p> <p>help do house work Sew on coat</p> <p>Friday Feb 5th</p> <p>sew all day on Marshas coat</p> <p>Sat Feb 6th</p> <p>help do Saturday work finish coat Lester Allen takes tea here Mother &amp; Father have gon to Portland Marsh up to Fullers Tilda &amp; I are at home alone</p> <p>Sunday F 7th</p> <p>go to Quarterly meeting with Tilda &amp; Marsh</p> <p>Monday Feb 8th</p> <p>melt Snow to wash help do house work and &amp;c A Taggert &amp; wife are here to day stay all night</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>Tuesday F 9th</p> <p>I do house work Tilda washes Albert &amp; Mary comes Albert goes to Leeds Mary &amp; the children stay here I go home with them Stay a week</p> <p>Wed Feb 10th</p> <p>Help Mary do house work sew on my dress</p> <p>Thurs Feb 11th</p> <p>Sew all day</p> <p>Frid Feb 12th</p> <p>Finish my dress sewing on Mary's put a tuck in Annies dress &amp; skirt</p> <p>Sat Feb 13th</p> <p>Wash breakfast dishes &amp; iron fo Mary {I &amp; M} finish Mary's dress put a tuck in Mims dress snows all day Albert goes for the Dr for his Father</p> <p>Sun Feb 14th</p> <p>Stay at Alberts all day Snows &amp; blow so that I cannot go home</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>Monday Feb 15th</p> <p>help do house work knit on Mimas stocking</p> <p>Tues Feb 16th</p> <p>Albert goes fo the Dr for his father Mary &amp; I go to Mr DeLongs &amp; Stay until he comes back A. D. L brings me home by the way of Elgin</p> <p>Wed February 17th</p> <p>Help do house work make a night cap&lt; /u&gt; John Shaw wife &amp; Mother comes Lester &amp; Lucretia also!</p> <p>Thurs Feb 18th</p> <p>make a might cap for Matilda</p> <p>Fri Feb 19th</p> <p>Sew on Shimmie do house work &amp;c</p> <p>Sat Feb 20th</p> <p>help do Saturdays work finish shimmie go to Elgin with Lee</p> <p>Sun Feb 21st</p> <p>go to J. FE Delongs with Marsh</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>Mo 22nd Feb</p> <p>Wash cut out white apron</p> <p>Tue Feb 23rd</p> <p>make apron. knit in the evening Snows &amp; blows all day encesently</p> <p>Wed Feb 24th</p> <p>piece quilt iron Starched cloths. Aunt Taggeret &amp; Nina comes here the roads are all blockaded with snow Marsh harnesess his coalts</p> <p>Thur Feb 25th</p> <p>Sew on peice work all day</p> <p>Fri Feb 26th</p> <p>Sew on peice work Aunt Margt &amp; A goes to W{nell} Stephens with Marsh</p> <p>Sat Feb 27th</p> <p>chore round a little go to Fulers in the evening with Marsh &amp; Tilda tat Donation in Elgin</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>Sun Feb 28th</p> <p>Stay at home fine day Mother &amp; Tilda are cleaning potatoes for dinner Henry &amp; Lee takes dinner here to day</p> <p>_________________________________________________________</p> <p>March 1 {blue pen}</p> <p>Mo - March 1st</p> <p>Peices T'S help Tilda finish quilt fine wether</p> <p>{Tilda finishes quilt. written in blue ink in left margin}</p> <p>Tues March 2nd</p> <p>Help wash dishes narrow off stocking {narrow off stockings written in blue ink in left margin} for Mima. make beds up stairs wash some peices go for potatoes for dinner Set quilt togather {get quilt together written in blue ink in left margin}</p> <p>Wed March 3rd</p> <p>Peice quilt help do house work</p> <p>Thur. March 4th</p> <p>Finish Mims Stocking</p> <p>piece quilt Mother at granpa's</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>Thursday March 4th Piece quilt</p> <p>5th</p> <p>Fri March</p> <p>make cuffs &amp; collar do house work Fuller &amp; brings Sarah home Mr Morton here to day Matilda goes to grandpas Mother comes home with Marsh</p> <p>Sat March 6th</p> <p>Do the work Set up stocking for my self go to Mer Toppings in the evening Tat</p> <p>Sun. March 7th</p> <p>Stay at home all day read Father &amp; Mother go to Alberts</p> <p>Mon. March 8th</p> <p>go to Grandpas A.M come home rip up my buff dress go to Dave Johnsons</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>to a Surprise what a time Mother stays to Grandpa all night</p> <p>Tues March 9th {9th written in blue ink in left margin}</p> <p>Do the work Tilda goes to Elgin AM piece T.S fo quilt</p> <p>Wed March 10th</p> <p>D house work peice T's for quilt wash buff to Set in quilt cut buff blocks</p> <p>Thurs March 11th</p> <p>wash A.M. work at quilt again P.M.</p> <p>12th Friday</p> <p>work at quilt all day finish it at last</p> <p>13th Sat</p> <p>Do the work Iron fri cake. &amp; cut &amp;c W Topping &amp; wife C Merman wife &amp; children are here in the evening</p> <p>14th Sunday</p> <p>Stay at home</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>Albert Mary Matilda &amp; Jesse here to Stay Mother at grandpas.</p> <p>15th Monday</p> <p>I piece wool on quilt AM cut carpet rags do house work knit</p> <p>16 Tuesday</p> <p>cut carpet rags all day knit in here evening</p> <p>17th Wednesday</p> <p>wash dishes make pies get dinner cut carpet rags Carline Coone Mary Taggart &amp; Annie {Ripley written in left margin} here P.M. Clarrie in the evening make tissue flowers knit Mary stays all night</p> <p>18th Thursday</p> <p>Finish my stocking set up another Elisha Rowswell wife &amp; children here to day Mary</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>Taggart &amp; Matilda have gone to Alberts knit Marsh gone to Elgin</p> <p>19th Friday</p> <p>get breakfast wash the dishes arange the parlour make beds up stairs sweep the chamber knit until noon get dinner wash dishes {pencil changes to black ink} cut carpet rags get dinner for Henry Mary Taggart &amp; Matilda comes from Alberts knit in the evening</p> <p>Saturday 20th</p> <p>Help do house cleaning get dinner Matilda &amp; I go to Henrys after noon knit</p> <p>21st Sunday</p> <p>Stay at home Mary Tagart comes Mother &amp; Father goes to Grandpas Lee comes</p> <p>22d Monday</p> <p>Help do house work melt snow to wash Henry &amp; Sarah Jane comes Mother goes to Freemans Father Starts for town Rev W. Savage &amp; wife come</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>Mary Tagart goes to Uncle Stephens Clara Halladay calls</p> <p>23rd Tues</p> <p>Do the house work Matilda washes Mother goes to big Jim Murphy's Sarah goes to Grandpas R Leech McCan Stedman &amp; Bruster all come for hay Father comes home Mother gets cotton &amp; {Henry} to peice quilt finish my stocking set up sock for Marsh</p> <p>24th Wednesday</p> <p>Help get breakfast wring &amp; hang clothes mop the floor cut teas for Mothers quilt help get dinner &amp; wash dishes g Matilda &amp; I go to Tom Cavanahs with Freemans. call on Cynthia Tilda has the head ache</p> <p>25th Thurs</p> <p>Get breakfast wash dishes &amp; do the morning work Mary Tagart comes Matilda Mary &amp; I go Uncle</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>Coons to dinner Sam Ripleys to tea Caroline goes with us but soon returns go to Duncons call at Harvys return to Sams Marsh &amp; Clara are there to bring us home Richard Leach takes dinner here</p> <p>26th Friday</p> <p>Help do the morning work iron Sarah goes to Mr Toppings Matilda cleans the chamber Willie Bass &amp; Mr Hopkins come for hay Luther Coon calls. Thomas Taggart comes for Mary peice on Mothers quilt Albert calls</p> <p>27th Saturday</p> <p>Help do the work Matilda &amp; I finish quilt Sarah returns from Mr Toppings Henry calls. Thawing very fast</p> <p>28th Sunday</p> <p>Stay at home all day Father &amp; Mother go to Grandpas Lee calls</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>Sarah goes to Freemans Matilda is sleeping Marsh reading and I am going to get tea</p> <p>29th Monday</p> <p>am not very well Matilda washes I go to bed am better P.M knit &amp; sew some on my dress Mr Topping calls Clare! Also</p> <p>30th Tuesday</p> <p>Help to do the work and sew on my dress Sarah Ann &amp; Mary Ann calls Sarah goes goes home with Thomas Clare here to night</p> <p>31st Wednesday</p> <p>Do up the work in the morning knit a while then sew on dress William Taggart &amp; Mary comes Mr Topping calls Sam Stevenson here Sarah Ann &amp; Clare comes at noon Clare goes to the sugar bush {sugar bush also written in blue pen in left margin} with Marsh comes back &amp; stays until chore time Marsh gone to Elgin</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>April Thrursday {all fools day?} Do house work knit on {illegible} sock {illegible} Taggart here Wneke's Aunt [Jovle?] comes Mother and Mary Taggart goes to Sam Ripley Mr Gopping calls Mary &amp; Albert comes to go to Mr Gopping's I go with them May {Camron?} here I go home with Albert's folks stay until Sunday</p> <p>April 2nd Friday knit make button holes in Mary's coat</p> <p>3rd Saturday Iron for Mary knit on sock Albert's sugar buns</p> <p>4th Sunday Came home with Albert Uncle Joel very sick Father &amp; Mother gone to see him</p> <p>5th Monday Do the work Matilda washes Uncle Joel dies Mother down there Matilda Thomas {Maroh?} &amp; I go down in the evening</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>Stay all night sew on dress for Sally sit up all night</p> <p>6th Tuesday Sew all day for Sally stay again all night</p> <p>7th Wednesday Come home at 3 in the morning get redy for funreal come home bring Mr &amp; Mrs Sliter here William &amp; {illegible} Taggart come home write as I go over to Sam Ripley's Thomas &amp; Mary Taggart come Thomas goes home Mary William and Caroline stay all night</p> <p>8th Thursday go home with William &amp; Mary Taggart {illegible} stay to Aunt the remainder on the day knit</p> <p>9th Friday Mary Taggart &amp; I go to {Charles?} make shirt of dress * knit on sock get back to Aunt's to tea</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>10th Sat</p> <p>Go to Alba Lee's finish dress and crotchet Shimie sleve</p> <p></p> <p>11th Sunday</p> <p>Stay at Aunt's &amp; Alba Lees all day</p> <p></p> <p>12th Monday</p> <p>Take dinner at A L Taggarts crotchet all day</p> <p></p> <p>13th Tuesday</p> <p>Mary &amp; I go to Charles &amp; quilt all day call at {Amasa's?}</p> <p></p> <p>14th Wednesday</p> <p>go to Mr Batmans work Shimie yoak for Mima Delorry</p> <p></p> <p>16th Thursday</p> <p>Finish yoak cut vest for {Win?} Taggart help Mary finish harness</p> <p></p> <p>16th Friday</p> <p>Sew on vest help Mary draw in {piece?}</p> <p></p> <p>17th Sat</p> <p>Finish vest pack for home VC</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>18th Sunday</p> <p>William brings me home Stays all night Matilda {Caroline?} &amp; I go to Grandpas</p> <p></p> <p>19th Monday</p> <p>Get on quilt for Matilda quilt after noon</p> <p><br /> 20th Tuesday</p> <p>{Helpdo?} home work &amp; quilt finish quilt put on another for Tilda Mr. Mcloy &amp; Clark stay all night</p> <p><br /> 21st Wenesday</p> <p>Quilt all day long Mary Camron here helps quilt finish quilt</p> <p><br /> 22nd Thursday</p> <p>Put quilt on frame for Mother Henry's wife comes helps quilt</p> <p></p> <p>23rd Friday</p> <p>We finish Mothers quilt but out aprons</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>24th Sat</p> <p>Help do Saturday work make apron</p> <p><br /> 25th Sunday</p> <p>Stay at home Joseph Main buried our people go to funeral xcept Tilda &amp; I bearers come here to dinner Mrs Sliter &amp; hired men Chara here</p> <p><br /> 26th Monday</p> <p>fix cucumbers fo pickling chore round Chara here</p> <p><br /> 27th Tuesday</p> <p>Card some bats do house work etc</p> <p><br /> 28th Wenesday</p> <p>Put on wolen quilt for my self quild go to grandpas in the evening to see how Henry is</p> <p><br /> 29th Thursday</p> <p>finis quilt all day</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>30th Friday</p> <p>finish quilt {A.M?} Matilda &amp; I go Elgin to get pictures taken I go to Alberts {Mate?} comes home take tea at Sam Penn {above: hs}</p> <p><br /> &lt;3&gt;1st Sat</p> <p>Stay at Alberts rains so I cannot get home finish Shimmie for for {Mimane?}</p> <p><br /> 1st May Sunday</p> <p>Stay at A.D.D rains all day two yankies there to dinner Matilda Jesse &amp; bub there also</p> <p><br /> {illegible} Monday</p> <p>Stay at Alberts rains all day</p> <p><br /> {illegible} Tuesday</p> <p>Albert brings me home do large washing of cotton cloths</p> <p><br /> 4th Wednesday</p> <p>Wring &amp; hang cloths Matilda irons woolen cloths. I iron cotton Matilda puts on quilt for her self</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>5th Thursday</p> <p>Do house workin morning make pies.Matilda cleans flors.Father goes to[illegible] Mother to Uncle William Rowswells Matilda. I work in gardens.M Sarah goes to Elgin.</p> <p>6th Friday</p> <p>Do chores half [illegible] Matilda V Henry's wife go to Elgin quilt.Lanija Murphy comes home with Matilda mother comes home today.</p> <p>8th Sat</p> <p>Finish Matilda's quilt work in garden until noon.[illegible]</p> <p>5th Sunday</p> <p>Mary V. Albert here Marsh V. Lee go to Elgin Sahath school. Clare comes home with them all go Sabath.</p> <p>8 O clock P.M.</p> <p>15th Monday</p> <p>Do up morning work Matilda peeks wool for quilt</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>her and I card the bets put ont the quilt for Matilda fin our silk dresses {illegible}childs funeral have our pictures taken</p> <p>11th Tuesday Go to Freemens quilting</p> <p>12th Wednes quilt all day Matilda &amp; I take of quilt father sick all day</p> <p>13th {illegible} Thursday Sarah goes to Alberts Matilda &amp; I sew carpet rugs Mother puts on quilt Caroline Taggart comes quilt afternoon Uncle {illegible} here</p> <p>14th Friday rains quilt take off Sarah comes home with willie Toole make flower beds &amp; sweep front yard Sarah goes home with Willie</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>15th May Sat Do Sat-s house cleaning A.M. Matilda does cooking sew carpet rugs Willie Tovle here</p> <p>16th Sunday Father &amp; Mother go to Leeds Marsh &amp; Lee to {illegible} Sabath Schoole Willie Tovle &amp; Caroline Taggart here Henry &amp; wife here to dinner rains Igre calls all goto Sabath School</p> <p>17th May Monday Wash woolen cloths and quills &amp; A.M. Sew carpets P.M.</p> <p>18th Tuesday Matilda&amp; I do house work &amp; sew carpet rugs all day Mr Topping calls</p> <p>19th Wednesday We cut &amp; make {illegible} Mrs Topping calls goes home with Edna</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>20th May Thursd</p> <p>I iron woolen clothes Matilda washes cotton go to Grandpas after noon {Frid?} James here Sarah A &amp; Elizabeth calls</p> <p>21st Friday</p> <p>I am not very well</p> <p>1870 Jan 1st. Satu</p> <p>Do the morning work go to {Winston?} Tooles to dinner go to Newboro to tea meeting Stay all night at {Winston's?}</p> <p>Sunday Jan 2nd</p> <p>Raining like sheet can't go home Marsh &amp; Matilda after noon go to the School house to meeting Sleep with sis in parlor bed room</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <div class="toc"> <div class="toctitle"> <h2>Contents</h2> <span class="toctogglespan"></span></div> <ul><li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Jan"><span class="tocnumber">1</span> <span class="toctext">Jan</span></a> <ul><li class="toclevel-2"><a href="#Monday_3d"><span class="tocnumber">1.1</span> <span class="toctext">Monday 3d</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-2"><a href="#Tuesday"><span class="tocnumber">1.2</span> <span class="toctext">Tuesday</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-2"><a href="#Wednesday_5_hac"><span class="tocnumber">1.3</span> <span class="toctext">Wednesday 5 hac</span></a></li> </ul></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Thursday_6th"><span class="tocnumber">2</span> <span class="toctext">Thursday 6th</span></a> <ul><li class="toclevel-2"><a href="#Friday_7th"><span class="tocnumber">2.1</span> <span class="toctext">Friday 7th</span></a></li> </ul></li> </ul></div> <h2><span class="mw-headline">Jan</span></h2> <h3><span class="mw-headline">Monday 3d</span></h3> <p>Fir giles a west set up glove for whlbe Laines &amp; Giles go to North Crosby</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">Tuesday</span></h3> <p>Loth knit on glove Uncle &amp; Aunts go to Nensboro set up until one Oclock they dont come ganes as Giles go to North Crosby</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">Wednesday 5 hac</span></h3> <p>Finish Willies Gloves Nell &amp; I gulier come home with me</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">Thursday 6th</span></h2> <p>knit on Marsh glove Matilda &amp; I go Elynn fill come</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">Friday 7th</span></h3> <p>Matilda to tae from do house work knit glove</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <div class="toc"> <div class="toctitle"> <h2>Contents</h2> <span class="toctogglespan"></span></div> <ul><li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Sat_8th"><span class="tocnumber">1</span> <span class="toctext">Sat 8th</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Sunday_9th"><span class="tocnumber">2</span> <span class="toctext">Sunday 9th</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Jan_Monday_10th"><span class="tocnumber">3</span> <span class="toctext">Jan Monday 10th</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Tues_11th_1870"><span class="tocnumber">4</span> <span class="toctext">Tues 11th 1870</span></a></li> </ul></div> <h3><span class="mw-headline">Sat 8th</span></h3> <p>Do Saturday work No other goes to Men Toppings grape rosetts for my boots</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">Sunday 9th</span></h3> <p>M U Father w to Alberts Bee No crush here alone</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">Jan Monday 10th</span></h3> <p>Haelp to morning work knit on glove for Marsh get dinner Sarah &amp; Henry go to Elgin sew on my drawers get her wash the dishes</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">Tues 11th 1870</span></h3> <p>got breakfast do up the work get ready to go to Alberts cant yet have a horse Marsh goes to mill finish my drawers get dinner help Sarah pack her cloths for Goshem make cookies and shortcake</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>{continued from previous page} for Tea Grandpa Henry &amp; Sarah come I go to Alberts for Sarah's seirt. Mers boom &amp; Safiny comes see comes home with Marsh stayes all night</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">Wednes 12th</span></h3> <p>Do morning work mop flore get dinner Marsh takes Lee to Delta with his coalts Grandpa &amp; blare takes dinner here rains &amp; snows all day make an under skirt Marsh &amp; Soit up until 19 O Clock to start Sarah &amp; Father for Brockville</p> <p>=== 13 Jan Thursday === (1870)</p> <p>Sarah starts for Goshem at 10 minutes after one snows and blons fearful all day. Do house work and finish might dyes han pocket handkerchief</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <div class="toc"> <div class="toctitle"> <h2>Contents</h2> <span class="toctogglespan"></span></div> <ul><li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Jan_14th_Fri"><span class="tocnumber">1</span> <span class="toctext">Jan 14th Fri</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#15th_Jan_1878"><span class="tocnumber">2</span> <span class="toctext">15th Jan 1878</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#16th_Jan_Sunday"><span class="tocnumber">3</span> <span class="toctext">16th Jan Sunday</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#17th_Jan_Mond"><span class="tocnumber">4</span> <span class="toctext">17th Jan Mond</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#18th_Tues_Jan"><span class="tocnumber">5</span> <span class="toctext">18th Tues Jan</span></a></li> </ul></div> <h3><span class="mw-headline">Jan 14th Fri</span></h3> <p>Make pies wash some woolen clothes. bind woolen quilt knit in the evening</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">15th Jan 1878</span></h3> <p>Do Saturdays work sew on apron father returns from Brockville had a === faint thit ===</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">16th Jan Sunday</span></h3> <p>Do morning work get ready to go to Alberts with Marsh meet them &amp; return home again Mary &amp; Albert here to diner see a Mar Bell &amp; Georg Hoobyes to tea Marsh goes to meeting to He Ripley's School house</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">17th Jan Mond</span></h3> <p>Do morning work wash make shinie Marsh goes to Elgin rains all day wash woolen cloth</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">18th Tues Jan</span></h3> <p>make shnie do house work wash that filew down Albert here walling for I J h</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>19th Jan Wednes</p> <p>wash cotton cloths mop chamber with apron that Mary gave me Marsh &amp; Marten chop wood to saw</p> <p></p> <p>20th Jan Thurs</p> <p>Make apron get dinner Mother &amp; Father go for {ADDL?} iron woolen cloths</p> <p><br /> 21st Friday</p> <p>Do morning work make flannel rapper cut Marsh's pants iron cotton cloths</p> <p></p> <p>22nd Satur</p> <p>Do morning work make pies do house cleaning. Sew on Marshes pants Giles &amp; Matilda come U &amp; E Moore come</p> <p></p> <p>23 Sunday</p> <p>Stay at home all day Lee &amp; Moffe Derraught come</p> <p></p> <p>24th Monday</p> <p>Do house work {Matt?} Tilder washes Mother goes to Grandpas sew on pants for Marsh</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>25th Tuesday</p> <p>Finish Marshes pants make pillow slip Sawers come</p> <p>26 Wednes</p> <p>Help do home work make stand cover crotchet go home with H S R go to Elgin with Henry &amp; wife stay all night to Grandpas</p> <p>27th Thursday</p> <p>come home cook for surpirse {illegible} &amp; Albert Bush {calls?} to party in to W H Erls</p> <p>28th Friday</p> <p>Go to Alberts with Marsh bring the old mare horse Charlene &amp; {Adgeline?} here go to Grandpas Henry brings me home.</p> <p>29th Sat</p> <p>Hem purple dress &amp; {winsy?} Mother and father go to {illegible} Pooles Mr Smith &amp; Bruce call Albert brings Marsh home Matilda goes to Stay with Grandpa</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <div class="toc"> <div class="toctitle"> <h2>Contents</h2> <span class="toctogglespan"></span></div> <ul><li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#30th_Sunday"><span class="tocnumber">1</span> <span class="toctext">30th Sunday</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#31st_Monday"><span class="tocnumber">2</span> <span class="toctext">31st Monday</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Feb_1_Tues"><span class="tocnumber">3</span> <span class="toctext">Feb 1 Tues</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#3rd_Thursday"><span class="tocnumber">4</span> <span class="toctext">3rd Thursday</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#4th_Friday"><span class="tocnumber">5</span> <span class="toctext">4th Friday</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#5th_Sat"><span class="tocnumber">6</span> <span class="toctext">5th Sat</span></a></li> </ul></div> <h3><span class="mw-headline">30th Sunday</span></h3> <p>Go to Edwards with father take dinner at Merbhicks boys gun</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">31st Monday</span></h3> <p>Go to Brockville Caroline goes with us Father Beat pictures Hillie hes a picture taken go back to Edwards stay all night</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">Feb 1 Tues</span></h3> <p>Came home very cold get dinner at {"Delta" written in blue pen in different handwriting} delta Albert &amp; Marsh {"draw" in the same pen writing as before} draw hay Sarah A Sopping here</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">3rd Thursday</span></h3> <p>Make flannel rapper do housework</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">4th Friday</span></h3> <p>Make night dress</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">5th Sat</span></h3> <p>Help do Saturday's work crotchet trimming</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <div class="toc"> <div class="toctitle"> <h2>Contents</h2> <span class="toctogglespan"></span></div> <ul><li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#6th_Sunday"><span class="tocnumber">1</span> <span class="toctext">6th Sunday</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#7th_Monday"><span class="tocnumber">2</span> <span class="toctext">7th Monday</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#8th_Tues"><span class="tocnumber">3</span> <span class="toctext">8th Tues</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#7th_Monday_2"><span class="tocnumber">4</span> <span class="toctext">7th Monday</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#8th_Tues_2"><span class="tocnumber">5</span> <span class="toctext">8th Tues</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#9th_Wednesday"><span class="tocnumber">6</span> <span class="toctext">9th Wednesday</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#10th_Thursday"><span class="tocnumber">7</span> <span class="toctext">10th Thursday</span></a></li> </ul></div> <h3><span class="mw-headline">6th Sunday</span></h3> <p>Go to barntown with Father loys are gone</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">7th Monday</span></h3> <p>{Large X drawn over this day's entry and first two lines of the next entry} go to Brockville barsline ges with us Get Summer dresses for Matilda fal go to Edwards with Willie make bed tick for Adaline</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">8th Tues</span></h3> <p>Father &amp; I came home very cold stop to betlyns for dinner Albert helps Marth draw hay Sarah A Sopping here</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">7th Monday</span></h3> <p>Do Housework Melt Snow to wash sew on aprons</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">8th Tues</span></h3> <p>Do morning work Go to Seeds with Alb Matilda washes John Poole &amp; Mrs Seot curves</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">9th Wednesday</span></h3> <p>Finish frilled apron crotchet trimming</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">10th Thursday</span></h3> <p>Do morning work Mother &amp; tilda go to Duncans Tilda takes one to Uncle Pooles Julie among howe</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <div class="toc"> <div class="toctitle"> <h2>Contents</h2> <span class="toctogglespan"></span></div> <ul><li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#11th_Friday"><span class="tocnumber">1</span> <span class="toctext">11th Friday</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#12th_Sat"><span class="tocnumber">2</span> <span class="toctext">12th Sat</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#13th_Sunday"><span class="tocnumber">3</span> <span class="toctext">13th Sunday</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#14th_Monday"><span class="tocnumber">4</span> <span class="toctext">14th Monday</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#15th_Tuesday"><span class="tocnumber">5</span> <span class="toctext">15th Tuesday</span></a></li> </ul></div> <h3><span class="mw-headline">11th Friday</span></h3> <p>Commence coat for Uncle Poole</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">12th Sat</span></h3> <p>{light blue pen saying at Pooles} Finish coat for Uncle's fine coat Giles &amp; Willie come from the front help boys part up fed sted in parlour bed room John Shaw comes for Aunt</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">13th Sunday</span></h3> <p>Ago to quarterly meeting eyeeht John Willie &amp; I get dinner</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">14th Monday</span></h3> <p>Sis &amp; I get up at 30 clock do parlour work darn Willies mittings get breakfast &amp; do morning work John Shaw brings Aunt home Start shinnie yuak for Matilda cart &amp; bast pants for Giles &amp; gamie</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">15th Tuesday</span></h3> <p>Help do house work &amp; Sew on pants Julia comes home from Alberts</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>16th Wednesday</p> <p>Mrs Doraruesy dies Winele &amp; Aunt goes to the make finish boys pants crotchet</p> <p>17th Thursday</p> <p>Go to the frowned dissappointed by the minister go to Btish Roswells to {illegible} Willie goes to Elgin named by Nembers gets me &amp; spooles of thread for boys</p> <p>18th Friday</p> <p>Fit Willies black pants petcrotchet an quilt quilt all day</p> <p>19th Saturday</p> <p>quilt until noon finish it</p> <p>20th Sunday</p> <p>Cut Willies hair go to here a funeral sermon preached by Rep Reigh Nichol Julie &amp; I go to John Shaws snows fast</p> <p>21st Monday</p> <p>Aunt &amp; I go to John Shaws make coat &amp; vest {uncertain name} &amp; family come to Wineles Wille Bass slay all might</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>22nd</p> <p>22nd Thursday</p> <p>Get up at 2 oclockhelp Aunt get breakfast for Giles &amp; Willie Bass they start for Kingsturn crolchet all day john outs</p> <p>his foot Uncle &amp; Willie goes to New boru for mediecn</p> <p><br /> 23rd Wednesday</p> <p>Make plaster for Johns foot Dr Treston comes leans &amp; stiches up the wound snores all day Giles stays to by Ads for ti blushes in {illegible}</p> <p><br /> 24th Thursday</p> <p>Giles comes home crotchet</p> <p><br /> 245th Friday</p> <p>Uncle &amp; Aunt brings me home pare apples for mince pies and {illegible} go togomtores with Me</p> <p><br /> 26th Sat</p> <p>Father sick all day help do saturday's work</p> <p><br /> 27th Sunday</p> <p>Matilda Marsh's I go to Mr Delury's call at Alberts snows fast</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>28th Monday</p> <p>Help do housework novels with Moush for vovwel crotchet go to Joppings in</p> <p>1st March Tuesday</p> <p>Do house work Do nearly sick with cold Matlda Marth &amp; I go to Alberts Matilda &amp; Jesse earnes</p> <p>2nd Wednesday</p> <p>Do house work &amp; crotchet Matilda washes</p> <p>3rd Thursday</p> <p>From wooden calcee loths crotchet Giles &amp; Willes come have from Kingstoun</p> <p>4th Friday</p> <p>Do house work crotchet make pies</p> <p>5th Saturday</p> <p>Help do Saturdays work crotchet Julia Jimie &amp; Willie come stay all night</p> <p>6th Sunday</p> <p>Father &amp; Mother go to seeds Lester &amp; Lucretia come I get dinner Willie helps get tea Willie helps again company Seanies Father &amp; Mother comes home</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <div class="toc"> <div class="toctitle"> <h2>Contents</h2> <span class="toctogglespan"></span></div> <ul><li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#7th_Monday"><span class="tocnumber">1</span> <span class="toctext">7th Monday</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#9th_Wednesday"><span class="tocnumber">2</span> <span class="toctext">9th Wednesday</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#10th_Thursday"><span class="tocnumber">3</span> <span class="toctext">10th Thursday</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#11th_Friday"><span class="tocnumber">4</span> <span class="toctext">11th Friday</span></a></li> </ul></div> <h3><span class="mw-headline">7th Monday</span></h3> <p>Matilda &amp; I line our winter coats Uncle Poole calls</p> <p>8th Tuesday Do house work crotchet Matilda Marsh &amp; I go to Mr Soppings in the evening he is away</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">9th Wednesday</span></h3> <p>Do house work crotchet Matilda &amp; Mar go to the swamp por {circled "ginn"} Father &amp; Mother go to Marton Clare here gannes &amp; Willie come stay all night</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">10th Thursday</span></h3> <p>Willie goes to palls with Marsh Father with ginnie to Horton I crotchet Lester comes we go to H. S. R.'s Seboole house to meeting</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">11th Friday</span></h3> <p>Willie ginnie &amp; Marsh go to the Sponocan Matilda &amp; I do house work &amp; make tinier flowers Mr Sliter I Struthers james &amp; Will here to dinner Mathew Green dies Horton calls Matilda &amp; I here alone</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <div class="toc"> <div class="toctitle"> <h2>Contents</h2> <span class="toctogglespan"></span></div> <ul><li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#12th_Sat"><span class="tocnumber">1</span> <span class="toctext">12th Sat</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#13th_Sunday"><span class="tocnumber">2</span> <span class="toctext">13th Sunday</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#14th_Monday"><span class="tocnumber">3</span> <span class="toctext">14th Monday</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#15th_Tuesday"><span class="tocnumber">4</span> <span class="toctext">15th Tuesday</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#16th_Wednesday"><span class="tocnumber">5</span> <span class="toctext">16th Wednesday</span></a></li> </ul></div> <h3><span class="mw-headline">12th Sat</span></h3> <p>Help do housework make pies we finish our tissue wreath Mother to Grandpas all day ginnie &amp; Willie came Stay all night</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">13th Sunday</span></h3> <p>Marsh &amp; I start for Thomas Sis Snow prevents go round by Grandpas. Henry hibs &amp; I go to Seeds Clare here Snows all day</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">14th Monday</span></h3> <p>finish my shinie yoak</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">15th Tuesday</span></h3> <p>Crotchet band for shinie stove Albert belong &amp; Walter McDoughe here to dinner Matilda &amp; I visit schools taught by E. Moore Albert Mary Matilda {asterisk in light blue pen}Jesse &amp; Walter here to tea also! See W. Stevens &amp; Clare</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">16th Wednesday</span></h3> <p>Matilda washes wool cloths Snowing &amp; blowing fearfuls Solo parlor work get things ready for dinner crotchet hand for shinie sleve F Moore Flggie Sopping &amp; Aum Halladas stay here all night</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h3><span class="mw-headline">17th Thursday</span></h3> <p>Help do morning work but &amp; make vest for Marsh E Home Sis &amp; Aum stay here all nigh again</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">18th Friday</span></h3> <p>Mend pants &amp; fip west for Marsh out sleves for carybrae shimie Clare here F Moore stays here</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">19th Saturday</span></h3> <p>Do morning work mop finish Shimie Mother goes with Marsh</p> </div> UG Transcription Progress Scripto transcription progress Done transcribed https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/29a84364e24d26388ff853c9ba03c6bf.pdf c12b66cb04692c20db3af585f6e09edf PDF Text Text � Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. [Inside title page] THE CANADIAN Pocket DIARY FOR 1876. ____:-o-:____ TORONTO : PUBLISHED BY BROWN BROTHERS, Manufacturing Stationers. https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/a3d028905073cf5d108213c248bcfc7f.pdf b21498a749c8db0bf5cc9eb2ecac9ed1 PDF Text Text � Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. == JANUARY SUNDAY 2 1876 == Wife & I stay at home all day. don't go to church. I don't feel well, out late last night at Wordens <u>Monday 3rd</u>, Go to Tannery at 8 & remain all day. Pay Brown off in full to date. This should be Tuesday the 4th == JANUARY MONDAY 3 1876 == Get Buggy from Waters & drive to StC to Draw at {SB?}. Make 2 Dfts on on TPH 1 at 54 ds & 1 at 64 ds for $1900 ca. Dis & stamps $65.34. I retain to apply on last months Expenditure $550.66 Send WPHe pr Ex5 $3184.00. & get Rx.{while Rx usually applies to prescriptions in the 20thc sense, here it appears to mean receipt} Don't have Bank Book it's in Toronto. C Wordon Comes back with msg get back at 5. Expenses $3.50, Caudy 40. We all go to Catholic concert, Ada plays with Miss Allison, get home at 11. Wife tells me about Warren Claus's second daughter 15 years old having a baby son by Alex McNicken of Manitoba. Was at Tannery all day Monday. https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/52e4d7a8eef6c4069a446bdf224acef6.pdf 068f39a3b038afa8a61e52e5b608840f PDF Text Text � Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. == JANUARY THURSDAY 6 1876 == <s>Go to Tannery at 8</s> This day entries are made on Wednesday Page Jan 5th & continued on this. Get Telegram from C Parsons that he will be down on Train tonight Meet HM/n at 7. Then go to Cars & meet CP. We go home & sit till 12½ P.M. talking. He says Brown goes to Toronto & offers to do work in Brum House at 16 cts, per Hide == JANUARY FRIDAY 7 1876 == CP & I go to Tannery at 9. Bring meat at at Sandhos 60 cts. meet Brown on our way down. Stay at Tannery till 2. Jim McFarland brings Hide pr 5 cts. I tell Jim about WS. We (CP + I) go up to dinner at 2. back at 4. Mills brings 56 Hides from S Cath. Takes over 25 Rolls 199 Pds 297 {ga'<u>pts</u>} Harness to Car for TP & Co. & brings back 2 Bales Japonica. We go to Mrs Ketchams after that & stay till 11. go home & sit up till 1 a.m. https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/a85f2f00acf3e2a1b9cfa587a0ba1b7d.pdf f31c2a4860f3bf53f310bbd52ee11221 PDF Text Text � Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. == JANUARY SATURDAY 8 1876 == CP & I go to Tannery at 9 1/2 get shipping bill of Campbells last 18 Rolls & CP takes it We take Cars to Chippawa meet Renson from Peplers then CP much pleased with my Sole Leat{Sole leather} back to Bridge. I pay for Horse $2.00. Dinner for CP & I $1<u>00</u>. I take cars at 7<u>20</u> for home. Ticket 50 cents. Maud Watt & Lansing go to Buffalo & back today. Get Telegram from McArthur for 25 Hides == JANUARY SUNDAY 9 1876 == I go to Church alone, stay in all P.M. M & I go into Mothers & take car. Uncle John tells me of his troubles. Like Summers night this Eve'g. https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/fc393d64f29fa35414725d8e5caf5596.pdf 1b888ef14b259d667485b4c37b621668 PDF Text Text � Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. == JANUARY MONDAY 10 1876 == Go to Tannery at 8. Pay Tom MClellans Hide Bill for last month $8 <u>35</u>. Dan Servos for 2 <u>12</u> Car loads Coal last month $152 <u>29</u> Dont go out this Eve'g.{evening} == JANUARY TUESDAY 11 1876 == Go to Tannery at 8. Jim Sadler begins work this am. in Parties place, at 1<u>00</u> pr.day. I pay JCScott his a/c {account} (private) against Tanning 11<u>29</u>+ take. Rx Pay E Longhurst last month a/c for Hicks $12<u>19</u> Ship Cassels & Stinson 10 whole Hides 395 leat {leather} out of 723<u>{#}</u> {symbol for pound weight} Gren Hide {Greenhide refers to the unprocessed hide of an animal, typically from cattle, that has been freshly removed from the animal and has not undergone any tanning or other chemical treatment}34 cts on a/c night. https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/94cb7953ed5087448bb1d6e38ddd73e7.pdf f944bc59f8af8779a73aebab53523b6a PDF Text Text � Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. ==JANUARY WEDNESDAY 12 1876== Cold Go to Tannery at 8½ Stay all day. Nothing of importance to note. ==JANUARY THURSDAY 13 1876== Cold Go to Tannery at 8. Stay down all day. Make out Statement for Dec. & mail to TP&Co https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/564a001d9cdad4151f52ef85e3d2900e.pdf 2d60bbbae8483263879b2991057bad4c PDF Text Text � Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. ==JANUARY FRIDAY 14 1876== Go to Tannery at 8. meet Flint Currie by Seniors Store his face all sore & Eye Black. Ship to LJCampbell 100 Tanned hides 3608. the Inspected might bring $755<u>#</u> which gives 231$ over 1/2 or <s>nearly</s> 53 41/100 %. I get 3 sides out of the 33 {sds Sole Leat.{Sole leather} I sent to Chippewa to be roll'd, the 30 sds being sent to TP& Co. from Chippewa. I get no weights of it, Inspected weights of the 3 sds I get an 1/87 1/78 1/72 & the other 3 sds weigh 65½ <u>#</u>, or a little over 55 ½ %. Give old Burns $1<u>00</u> this am. Pay Geo A Clement $9 my a/c in full to date. Mss Ketcham goes to Buffalo with Cunningham today. he has been here 2 or 3 days. ==JANUARY SATURDAY 15 1876== Warm & mild Go to Tannery at 8 1/2. meet R Brewer. He goes to Toronto on Cars. Hugh & I put up the small Whistle beside the large one. I go up to dinner at 2 Enclose note for $114 to Lyman Bros. due 8th Apl next. GeoLonghurst brings Hide 43 <u>xx</u> 5½ cents. Pay G Wooding IOU P to rare $30.<u>0</u> on a/c this a.m. https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/de29cf0b7cb4b250e8312efd0e3406c8.pdf 4b375baacecfcaaa94d3201ace75816e PDF Text Text � Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. == JANUARY SUNDAY 16 1876 == Sunshiny Lovely morning like April Sacrament at Church today. Maria & I go. We find Baby quite sick on our return from Church. I go for Dr Anderson Mrs Ketchum comes over & gives Baby some Homeopathy medicin. She is very sick all night == JANUARY MONDAY 17 1876 == Baby no better. I go to Tannery I sell Dick Briggs 1 side Sole Leather 21 1/2 dollars. 33 cents $7<u>09</u>. Sample He dont pay for it to day. wants to try it first. I get my Books ready & {bouchures or brochures?} to take to Toronto in the morning. go home at 6 1/2 P.M. https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/975d270936e0a7be8c7c90150eac5450.pdf 67e561776b6429c03fd696e5dcd963d3 PDF Text Text � Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. ==JANUARY TUESDAY 18 1876== Go to Tannery at 8 1/2. take cars for Toronto. & Tram to Bridge 50cts. Ticket to Toronto return 4.<u>25</u>. Stop over at Hamilton till 5 <u>25</u> p.m. Call at McArthur's. he is not at home, see his foreman, & have talk about leat {leather}. I get dinner 50cts. Meet Donnelly on train also Irwin Boiler Maker. We take Pullman car 25cts. Arrive at Toronto at 7. Meet Mrs. Milloy at American house. long talk with her. I don't go out anywhere. D Milloy & I sit & talk, till bed time. {obscured by flattening tool} ==JANUARY WEDNESDAY 19 1876== Get up at 7. go to Parsons at 9. they tell me they don't like Sole leat {Sole leather}. We have some words over it. I tell them it isn't 1/2 roll'd. I don't get much satisfaction form them. After dinner I go up to Court to hear the Clements trial. First go up to the Queens with Capt Dick to find Scadding. Have long talk with him. about the Tannery & a/c. He shows me a Breech loding Gun he wants me to take. price $100. In P.M. I go to Parsons & Rutledge & I try to get the Books straightened but dont accomplish it. Dick & Scadding come to Hotel to see me. I don't go out. Mrs. Milloy sick today. Willie wants me to go to his place to spend day but I decline. Parsons told me today I might get someone else to take place in Tannery. https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/57d0bba6252ceaf767fec80104dfbdf4.pdf 7b7d8f3dedd318443628f4e31d16d509 PDF Text Text � Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. ==JANUARY THURSDAY 20 1876== Don't get up till 8, go to TP & Co. store at 10 talk to Parsons about Lawders note due tomorrow. he won't advance any funds. Says we will take Stock on Feb 1st & <s> {decides}</s> after that I can draw what is coming to me. Call to see J.W.Fletcher at Blalles office. he is out, meet Cassels on the Street. Have talk with Sloan on Street about Belt-leat he says they cant afford to pay 38 cts, I take Cars at 3.<u>15</u>. P.M. for home. Donnelly meets me at train. Capt Dick waits down with me. We get home at 8. I find letter from TP& Co. Enclosing Cheque to Balance last months Exp.$ at Tannery for $109.18. I sign a Note of Accomodation at Toronto for them for $4500 blank date. I borrow $10 from TP& Co. to bring me home. ==JANUARY FRIDAY 21 1876== Donnelly sents Horse & Buggy for me to go to StC. He cant go. sends Joe Gates to drive me. I meet Lawder in StC {St. Catharines} & tell him about Note due today, he goes with me to I Bank & renews his own note. I pay the dis $8.<u>25</u>. I then talk with Crombie about last Gold {Dft}.& {Exc?} J McPhail tells me Ira Crombie returned to StC today. Lawder tells me the Sombra lot was advertized & sold for taxes again & he paid them. I get home at 2 P.M. & go to Tannery. https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/10d3b062c81b65d1f33fb5fa6cfeb703.pdf c12b9e3cbfeb0c583ffc6e2a1de8335c PDF Text Text � Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. == JANUARY SATURDAY 22 1876 == Go to Tannery at 8. take Lunch & stay all day. Bruk gets his 1<u>st</u> Car load of Pork down last night & hauls it to day. I give nothing (on <s>TP & Co.</s> TP & Cos cheque to change for $109.<u>08</u>, I lend J Murphy #20, & get his Rx I pay McCarnochan $30 & 8 cts. got $13 before, making $4 & I pay them on a/c <s> repairing</s> Shingling & fixing my mothers house & take Rx. Geo Longhurst brings 1 Hide 93$ at 5/cts. == JANUARY SUNDAY 23 1876 == I go to Church this AM. Maria dont go. Baby not well yet. I dont go out again Worden calls in the Eve'g sits awhile. Uncle John & Son comes in on PM & Uncle John tells us of his troubles etc. https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/b7e9e7ac0c5fe7b65d332d3d590c3899.pdf c3bfe8f0ef14bd506da61720c7df4a69 PDF Text Text � Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. == JANUARY MONDAY 24 1876 == I go to Tanner at 8, take my lunch, & remain at Tannery all day. I make out list of all Leat. gone out of Tannery since 1<u>st</u> Feby. last to date, & show Uncle John this Eve'g. <s>I pay C.Worden on a/c $12 this day</s> I enclose TP&Co. $10 this Amt I borrow'd from him when in Toronto last. == JANUARY TUESDAY 25 1876 == I go to Tannery at 8. Call at Woodingtons for bal of money on TP&Co Cheque for $109<u>18</u>. I pay Woodington on a/c $16 & take Rx. I go over to Wordens house & pay him $12 in a/c. Then go to Tannery, & remain all day Capt. Grale calls in PM. & tells me about Old {Bruus?} T Mills draws 2 loads Hides over from other building https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/2869682c4b04f4028c415c21195c5f06.pdf 514dde9fbc1b36d3085e5f89d58a8e6f PDF Text Text � Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. == JANUARY WEDNESDAY 26 1876 == Go to Tannery at 8. Tom Mills comes down & I ship McArthur 25 Tann'd Hides 7 06 $ & Mills brings Cases bags down from Express office. Anthony Hooley comes in PM, & works with Claus & Hugh & Jim fill up Glue Stock for F M lease Buffalo. I sell Sol<u>n</u> Brooman 2 Damaged side Sole lea. 17<u>90</u>, 30 cts=5<u>25</u>, {hr?} to pay me in Wood. Maple. Pawling from StC calls to see me about slides for Seunis machine belts says he gets 2½ cts accdly{accordingly} per ft. Burk draws up {Cars?} 2<u>nd</u> Car of Pork today == JANUARY THURSDAY 27 1876 == The day is like a May day so warm. Go to Tannery at 8. Geddes sends his freight a/c in I telegraph TP&Co to Seed Cheque for Auil $38<u>04</u>. I go up to dinner today, I pay TM Rowland $3<u>50</u> amt of my Mothers a/c & take Rx. https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/bafca4018b146637f14c51913ce61eee.pdf 0d353f69ed777b190aa39ca06e7eac3a PDF Text Text � Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. == JANUARY FRIDAY 28 1876 == Go to Tannery at 8. I begin counting Hides in vats today for Stock taking remain at Tannery all day. == JANUARY SATURDAY 29 1876 == Go to Tannery at 8. Borrow 38<u>00</u> from Woodington & Pay F Geddes freight ½ {2nd.?} Get letter from McArthur to ship some Hides. I telegraph him. Get cheque from TP&Co this Evig for $38. on a/c Freight. Wife pays Sandho in full to date for Meat & gets Rx. https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/3efb1d2b220e816688a41b9d36dc2c5c.pdf 33f855a1414672a35e5c6eb593b44a0e PDF Text Text � Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. == JANUARY SUNDAY 30 1876 == {blank} == JANUARY MONDAY 31 1876 == Go to Tannery at 8. Ship 25 Tann'd Hides to McArthur 777<u>#</u> which overruns 31.<u>#</u>. Donnelly gets 1 Bus lime. https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/bdcd5ede439e11db8b46199c0766fa12.pdf 080342683f5b28e92e10547aa9cb7804 PDF Text Text � Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. == FEBRUARY TUESDAY 1 1876 == Take Stock in Tannery today <p>Leat. in Tannery as follows viz:_</p> <p>1488 Whole Hides in Tan vats</p> <p>201 Sides " " "</p> <p>33 W Hides in Dry Room</p> <p>50 Damaged Sides "</p> <p>3 Sds Sole & 83 do Harness</p> <p>25 " N°2 Harness & 1½ Horse Hides</p> <p>2 " Russett Bridle</p> <p>135 W Hides in Brum House</p> <p>191 G S Do in store</p> <p>45 Bales Japonica 250 su 16250<u>#-</u> 6 cts</p> <p>23 Jack {Balmain?} 176 su 4048 <u>#</u> - 8 cents</p> <p>2000 Bru. Haus 15 cents. 1500<u>#</u> Glue Stock 2 cts.</p> <p>35 Bus lime 22 cents. Material $50.</p> == FEBRUARY WEDNESDAY 2 1876 == very cold Stormy all day with Snow. Send Stock list this day to TP&Co with letter. Get letter from TP&Co, saying they could not sell leat in Montreal for more than 28 cts Rx mos. & only A Campbell at that & that Toronto Manufactures wont buy Sole Leat as they had Contracted with Tanners in States for {Oak?} Sole leat trimmed at 40 cts. _ {A?} Donnelly (W.G) gets 1 Bush Lime per Joe Gates 40cts. Jas Carnochan gets <s>2 Bush Lime</s> <u>Paid</u> 80 cts. I Sadler get 4 cows tails 20 cts. none of which pays me, Jas Barry of SunBridge calls yesterday about Fleshings. I get letter from Case today about more Glue Stock. I take 1<u>st</u> Glass this eve'g before wife https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/7b7e719235e0220dc8f04e3d1a4c49b7.pdf ec7187088356f75eaa237b47054b1bea PDF Text Text � Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. == FEBRUARY THURSDAY 3 1876 == very Cold Go to Tannery at 8½. Geo Watts comes to Tannery with me, & buys 1 sd Sole (Damaged) at 6 xx 27 cts, = $4<u>32</u>, <u>Paid</u> Have talk with H Carson about his Wages & tell him about TP&Co letter rc'd by one last night, that they Co. could only get offer from LJ Campbell for the Whole Hides of 28 cts 4 mos. Hugh agrees to take $10 per Week & no less, this does not include the agreement about watching. I go home at 7 P.M. == FEBRUARY FRIDAY 4 1876 == Cold stormy. Alex Swinton calls at house with his a/c $2<u>25</u>. I pay him $1<u>25</u>, on a/c. Mail letter to Barry & Sloan about leat & to E H Scadding. Car comes down last night with I suppose 10 Bbls O Extract in Bond, re'c Postal Card from C Tarble about it bring at 7 & {Eui?} & mail reply this A.M. telegraph this A.M. to Coll with CSRR Agt at Victoria about it, Make Bbl Soft Soap at tannery this P.M. Buy Post Stamp - 50 cts. https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/1b3717268c4e7b3ad4a0b338ebb9b647.pdf 67aece009f55a5a5b1dd32b9012784fd PDF Text Text � Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. == FEBRUARY SATURDAY 5 1876 == Go to Tannery at 8 & remain all day. nothing of importance transpires == FEBRUARY SUNDAY 6 1876 == Go to Church alone, dont go out until this Eve'g. & then go over to Ketchums. https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/70b4599db2dc5fdc46a6d012c34942e2.pdf e900abbc9f109943369a8940832eda22 PDF Text Text � Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. == FEBRUARY MONDAY 7 1876 == Go to Tannery at 8. get Protest letter from Manufacturers Bank Buffalo that Cases Dft was refused payment, telegram Case to learn why. remain at tannery all day - write TP&Co about Case not paying Dft etc. etc. about drawing. Get 383 Hides from {Strond?} Haul'd from Car to Tannery, 340 No 1 & 43 No 2, they overrun by Scale weight 1038<u>#</u> 6 / Mills hauls them 8 loads == FEBRUARY TUESDAY 8 1876 Go to Tannery at 8 remain all day. get telegram from TP&Co to Know about Extract & why I hadn't written & reply, 10 Bbls O Extract comes down on Train tonight. write Barry & Sloan https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/b7af73046cb32c9fa3828788bb41c150.pdf eaf193cf3d89ee8b3b51c27e28b37b73 PDF Text Text � Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. == FEBRUARY WEDNESDAY 9 1876 == Go to Tannery at 8½. Get word that Extract is in Pound. I borrow $30 from Woodington to buy duties I only <s>pay</s> deposit on 5 Bbls $16, & thirty write to Ottawa about it, to see if it can come in {freight?L&E?} == FEBRUARY THURSDAY 10 1876 == Heavy Thunder Storm tonight Go to Tannery at 7 & stay all day Begin putting in Extract this P.M. Mills hauls it over. Get telegram from Parsons that he will be over this Eveg on train. I make out a full statement of leat. sold for past 2 Years & make out profit on same. the 1<u>st</u> year we arranged 31 Hides pr week at 37 cts pr H. 2<u>nd </u> year 50 Hides pr week at 34 Meet CP at train we sit & talk till 12½. I show him Rutledges mistake of 1000. CP tells me they put {pieces?} of leat down to McArthur to 30 & Sold to LJ Campbell when there last week at 27 cts cash Get { 1 Gal? Sale?} Whisky from Woodington https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/6cdc7ba8a6a68c7379762a1af5f252d4.pdf 83cdc809f96bd656e50daf218cd2b497 PDF Text Text � Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. == FEBRUARY FRIDAY 11 1876 == Raining hard Get breakfast at 8, & go to Tannery get buggy from Donnelly at 12 & go to StC. I <s>draw</s> make Dft {draft} on TP&Co for $4900, draw out $4450 Cash, go to Welland House & count it & I {Expend?} $4150 to TP&Co Toronto & Take Rx. I retain $300 & leave balance in Bank after deducting on Des & Stamps. C Postmans with me. Buggy breaks down on way back, after tea we go over to M<u>rs</u> Ketchums & spend Eve'g. get letter from McArthur about shipping 25 Hides this {Mth.? (2 25 mixtures?}) == FEBRUARY SATURDAY 12 1876 == CP & I got to Tannery ay 9. We take cars at 10 for home. Shop 25 Tann'd Hides to McArthur this A.M. 826 <u>#</u> 30 cts $247,80 I remain at Tannery all day. pay men off at noon for Jany. Pay Longhurst for his Jany Hides $7.42 Installment his Hardware a/c $20<u>05</u> & grocery a/c $1<u>00</u> Pay I Sadler 75 for 3/4 days work this Month, & Makin his Blacksmith 7 @ $3<u>75</u>. After tea go to Paffards. D Follett very {Drunk?} & also Bob Figrette. Mother & Herbert goes out to Rogers today. https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/a9981064427432bd32a99308cff4091d.pdf cd5d893dd631c0637ec409435f469b8e PDF Text Text � Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. {same as previous page} == FEBRUARY FRIDAY 11 1876 == Raining hard Get breakfast at 8, & go to Tannery get buggy from Donnelly at 12 & go to StC. I <s>draw</s> make Dft {draft} on TP&Co for $4900, draw out $4450 Cash, go to Welland House & count it & I {Expend?} $4150 to TP&Co Toronto & Take Rx. I retain $300 & leave balance in Bank after deducting on Dis & Stamps. C Postmans with me. Buggy breaks down on way back, after tea we go over to M<u>rs</u> Ketchums & spend Eve'g. get letter from McArthur about shipping 25 Hides this {Mth.? (2 25 mixtures?}) == FEBRUARY SATURDAY 12 1876 == CP & I got to Tannery ay 9. We take cars at 10 for home. Shop 25 Tann'd Hides to McArthur this A.M. 826<u>#</u> 30 cts $247,80 I remain at Tannery all day. pay men off at noon for Jany. Pay Longhurst for his Jany Hides $7.42 Installment his Hardware a/c $20<u>05</u> & grocery a/c $1<u>00</u> Pay I Sadler 75 for 3/4 days work this Month, & Makin his Blacksmith 7 @ $3<u>75</u>. After tea go to Paffards. D Follett very {Drunk?} & also Bob Figrette. Mother & Herbert goes out to Rogers today. https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/868a806ccd64ac45a2933a2e5ca32473.pdf f466edd01f4f2c41eaa55171f59d4a6d PDF Text Text � Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. == FEBRUARY SUNDAY 13 1876 == Go to Church alone, see Miss Pollook there in Mrs. Haneys Pew comes with her nephew. I dont go out again today. == FEBRUARY MONDAY 14 1876 == Lovely spring morning, Go to Tannery at 8½, Mis Haddock starts for Chicago, her Uncle sick, I send my cheque to Lyman Bros for $119<u>34</u> to pay my note due on 19<u>th</u>, I pay H Paffards a/c $15<u>25</u>, A Daveys a/c $1<u>30</u>, D Servos Coal a/c of Dec 29th $129<u>60</u>. H Paffard tells me they found where Uncle John had paid more into Bank than he gave himself Cr for viz: $175<u>00</u> or thereabouts. I got letter from F.M. Case. I sleep down stairs tonight. I write JB Pluent about Tariff on Leat Uncle John pays one 80 a/ for Old Carnochan for 2 Bus Lime. https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/41267ceecd716fd4ebd1a555637ee0d9.pdf 7f196791f7bd5cdc3ad4f9b110f05210 PDF Text Text � Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. == FEBRUARY TUESDAY 15 1876 == Snowing a little & thawing Go to Tannery at 8. {Dan?} & Frank putting thro balance of 100 Hides & hanging up. Get out another Carboy of Acid this AM John Carnochan come & I pay him $54<u>04</u> bal of his a/c against Tannery, & pay him $10 on House a/c, & take Rx for both, give wife $5<u>00</u> more this AM, making in all $18 out of this month's pay. == FEBRUARY WEDNESDAY 16 1876 == Go to Tannery at 8. stay all day. Pay Uncle John $2<u>00</u> to pay on my Life Insurance & I sign Rx for the profits. I pay John Co Ball $4 for a Hide he left at Tannery sometime ago & take Rx. https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/7c23c0270f47c02bd7881621d985ac86.pdf 1af9364383fe8a7a28c827793317d9b9 PDF Text Text � Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. == FEBRUARY THURSDAY 17 1876 == Go to Tannery at 8 & remain all day. In the Eve'g. {evening} go to Neelons meeting & stay till 11. Get Tickets for Wife & Ada to go to Buffalo return pay $3<u>30</u>. == FEBRUARY FRIDAY 18 1876 == Go to Tannery at 8. Write JR Plusub at Court Customs & Johnson about duties on O Extract & mail this PM. Wife & Ada go to Buffalo this AM. Get my Cheque cashed by H Paffard for $40. He pay me $38 & owes me $2<u>00</u> on it. https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/3113003f519043171800adade23466ee.pdf dd0f38d66f970570130a1c788bb3d8c2 PDF Text Text � Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. == FEBRUARY SATURDAY 19 1876 == Go to Tannery at 8. make out Statement & GeoWoods a/c & send to T.P.&Co. Worden calls at Tannery tells one {arrow points up to TP&C} Bank told him on Thursday last comeing from St Caths (Nomination day) that after the Election he was going to have me arrested again for Perjury. Parker brings 25 Bus Lime this Noon == FEBRUARY SUNDAY 20 1876 == Go to Church, M. stays at home. GeoSims comes in & has Smoke I go to Jno Sandho's child funeral, & stop in at Wordens. Miss Cook Alma's old girl calls this P.M. wanting to hire https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/fbb42ddc34da4ea9ea8cf29c56ed0b15.pdf 53d9968fd74b02fdc6c31005f89b8ef1 PDF Text Text � Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. == FEBRUARY MONDAY 21 1876 == Fine Morning Go to Tannery at 8. Pay Sandho in full to date for Meat $5<u>27</u>, take Rx Get 11½<u>90</u> Com'd {Bus?} $<u>1<u>15</u></u> / 104. Ship McArthur 25 Hides 777<u>#</u> -- 30 cts. Ticket weight 733<u>#</u> - 44<u>#</u> over ½ Mills takes leat.{leather} over to Station & hauls 2 loads Hides from Storehouse Send by Mail this A.M. #10 to TC Gagnier on a/c Tobacco, Register letter Geoffrey Hansler calls to see me. == FEBRUARY TUESDAY 22 1876 == {blank} https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/0d003947d6c6db7e7ca55b8646ae103d.pdf d7c6a998f63ce498dd0da1d9349ccc10 PDF Text Text � Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. {23-24 and 25-26 missing?} == FEBRUARY SUNDAY 27 1876 == Go to Church C Hughs Tanner & Currier comes to see me this P.M. Have long talk with him He says he would come & work in Carsons place at pa <u>50</u> per moth. think of hiring him. == FEBRUARY MONDAY 28 1876 == Go to Tannery at 8. Get Cheque Cash'd at Woodingtons for $54<u>80</u>. <s>Borrow $20 from him.</s> <u>Paid</u>. Ship TP&Co. 49 Bbls No. 2 Sole. 799<u>#</u> {symbol for pound weight} & 2 Sds {sides} No. 1. 43 <u>#</u>. McArthur 25 Hides 709<u>#</u>, 32<u>#</u> on ½ LJ Campbell 4688<u>#</u> 18 Rolls 90 Hides overrun 245½<u>#</u> New Currier O Hughes begins work {sleeking? see below} this A.M. Pay Geddes $56.<u>61</u>, & #.<u>30</u> for Tickets. Get letter from TP&Co. enclosing 2 cheques for $50 ea. {Sleeking = The currier then went to work with a sleeker, a specialist tool resembling a short, bladed knife which forced any remaining tanning fluid from the hide. The hide was then ready to be dressed, to make it smooth, waterproof, strong and flexible.} https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/b719b20c63904a8d806e24bf9fed02bc.pdf 2187cae0f64a7f7e5f75b2da0b5576c9 PDF Text Text � Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. == FEBRUARY TUESDAY 29 1876 == Go to Tannery at 8. C Hughs starting remain at Tannery all day. Get letter from TP&Co. to Draw at {IB?} per letter for $1900. I send Dft {draft} to get $1000 cash. & Dft for $864<u>45</u> send TP&Co. $675, Discount & Stamps $35<u>55</u>, & Keep $325, on Thursday 2 {sentence from "I send off" to "Thursday 2" has an X across it} Get $20 from Woodington this <u>mn</u> {month?} on the Cheques (2) & leave str. 2 Cheques of $50 {en?} with him & take his due Bill for $60 paying him back the $20 I borr'd yesterday. I Enter 5 Rolls O Extract this A.M. pay 7<u>pm</u> Kirby $17<u>00 </u> for same == MARCH WEDNESDAY 1 1876 == Go to Tannery at 8. send letter enclosing Dft to TP&Co for $1900 to {JSS& C?} <s>for</s> stay at Tannery all day https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/09cafc8cf53a1fe37033d2bb488f65a5.pdf 255631d8985b1b8ac51bc38f9574b64e PDF Text Text � Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. == MARCH THURSDAY 2 1876== Go to Tannery at 8. Get proceeds of Dft sent yesterday to TP&Co., send TP&Co. $675 Cash. Dft payable to my order for $864<u>45</u> Discount & stamps $35<u>55</u>, & {retain?} $325 for Tannery Expenses Pay to Waters $6<u>00</u> on a/c on N. Webbs his a/v against Tannery in full $9<u>60</u> {hfs?} Bus {Hair?} $12<u>00</u> on a/c my private a/c Pay Retshies $1<u>50 </u> sawing wood == MARCH FRIDAY 3 1876== Go to Tannery at 8. & remain all day. Pay Men this Eve'g. I pay C Hughs $1<u>50</u> & the 50 cts I gave him Sunday makes $2<u>00</u> Ive paid him. I engage him from Mch 1<u>st</u> at $7<u>50</u> per week to look after tanning & carry out my instructions. I tell Carson I've engaged him. https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/799f773e31dff58f8d40bf9ea2b3e655.pdf 5b049f48384159040dcb0525fb9ecea3 PDF Text Text � Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. {repeat of 2 pages back} == FEBRUARY TUESDAY 29 1876 == Go to Tannery at 8. C Hughs starting remain at Tannery all day. Get letter from TP&Co. to Draw at {IB?} per letter for $1900. I send Dft {draft} to get $1000 cash. & Dft for $864<u>45</u> send TP&Co. $675, Discount & Stamps $35<u>55</u>, & Keep $325, on Thursday 2 {sentence from "I send off" to "Thursday 2" has an X across it} Get $20 from Woodington this <u>mn</u> {month?} on the Cheques (2) & leave str. 2 Cheques of $50 {en?} with him & take his due Bill for $60 paying him back the $20 I borr'd yesterday. I Enter 5 Rolls O Extract this A.M. pay 7<u>pm</u> Kirby $17<u>00 </u> for same == MARCH WEDNESDAY 1 1876 == Go to Tannery at 8. send letter enclosing Dft to TP&Co for $1900 to {JSS& C?} <s>for</s> stay at Tannery all day https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/168081c3de83c5d3255e7c5e22a8fa41.pdf 8def6f2dd1be9566da93df53a786efed PDF Text Text � Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. {same as 3 pages back and as previous page} == FEBRUARY TUESDAY 29 1876 == Go to Tannery at 8. C Hughs starting remain at Tannery all day. Get letter from TP&Co. to Draw at {IB?} per letter for $1900. I send Dft {draft} to get $1000 cash. & Dft for $864<u>45</u> send TP&Co. $675, Discount & Stamps $35<u>55</u>, & Keep $325, on Thursday 2 {sentence from "I send off" to "Thursday 2" has an X across it} Get $20 from Woodington this <u>mn</u> {month?} on the Cheques (2) & leave str. 2 Cheques of $50 {en?} with him & take his due Bill for $60 paying him back the $20 I borr'd yesterday. I Enter 5 Rolls O Extract this A.M. pay 7<u>pm</u> Kirby $17<u>00 </u> for same == MARCH WEDNESDAY 1 1876 == Go to Tannery at 8. send letter enclosing Dft to TP&Co for $1900 to {JSS& C?} <s>for</s> stay at Tannery all day https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/8f8d6aee014ee7aae76e9e49b5d9cad0.pdf e43efcb44079e7c297fe253919c6ca9a PDF Text Text � Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. {repeat of 2 pages back} == MARCH THURSDAY 2 1876== Go to Tannery at 8. Get proceeds of Dft sent yesterday to TP&Co., send TP&co. $675 Cash. Dft payable to my order for $864<u>45</u> Discount & stamps $35<u>55</u>, & {retain?} $325 for Tannery Expenses Pay to Waters $6<u>00</u> on a/c on N. Webbs his a/v against Tannery in full $9<u>60</u> {hfs?} Bus {Hair?} $12<u>00</u> on a/c my private a/c Pay Retshies $1<u>50 </u> sawing wood == MARCH FRIDAY 3 1876== Go to Tannery at 8. & remain all day. Pay Men this Eve'g. I pay C Hughs $1<u>50</u> & the 50 cts I gave him Sunday makes $2<u>00</u> Ive paid him. I engage him from Mch 1<u>st</u> at $7<u>50</u> per week to look after tanning & carry out my instructions. I tell Carson I've engaged him. https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/26afc27efb49940cda3183e957418c1c.pdf 7d261d04b0ba5014b7d8c5b8e1583977 PDF Text Text � Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. == MARCH SATURDAY 4 1876== Go to Tannery at 8 & remain all day. == MARCH SUNDAY 5 1876== Go to English Church with Ada. No Church at ours G Sims & C Hughs come up in P.M. & have long talk. https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/b4e4ca438dc782a6dc9496789ee9f8f4.pdf db6c2e82ff897c44d56b883274137335 PDF Text Text � Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. == MARCH MONDAY 6 1876== Go to Tannery at 8 & remain all day. Rolling up leat {leather} to ship to Campbell Pay D Waters for Buggy this day $6<u>00</u> == MARCH TUESDAY 7 1876== Go to Tannery at 7½. Ship 30 Rolls 150 Tann'd Hides to LJ Campbell $60, 5116<u>#</u> {remaining?} 240<u>#</u> I write & Enclose Blake {Kerr?} & Boyds {law firm} $25<u>00</u> on a/c Mrs. Newton $40 on a/c Rent, Mail Tepman Bros the Dft on TP&Co, for $114 due Apl 11. in lieu of my note, returned https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/bfeb1fa4249154b352da599b8641ea44.pdf 764fec30bbd5034a8ee9e6d94418a087 PDF Text Text � Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. == MARCH WEDNESDAY 8 1876== Go to Tannery at 8 & remain all day == MARCH THURSDAY 9 1876== Go to Tannery 8 & stay all day No word of Japonica & Extract yet. https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/9883237a747fa986d82fb35b3d2f6415.pdf 6af5f4e9804efc16ce939b27e81582ba PDF Text Text � Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. == MARCH FRIDAY 10 1876== Go to Tannery at 7. Take Cars for Buffalo at 10 {$?} to see Case about the Money he owes I Barry comes down & takes 7 Bbls Fleshings & pays $1<u>00</u> payment accdly per BBl. He goes up in Cars with me to Bridge Mrs & Mr Hill go to Buffalo Case cant raise money today says he will tomorrow I go up to Toyrs & Co. & get Stovevalve etc. Toyrs Partner goes to depot with me. We miss the Cars. == MARCH SATURDAY 11 1876== Get home to Night https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/82839db9ff33c236495a6f3b9070a4e2.pdf 52def06bb2213763035a0a7036a10b86 PDF Text Text � Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. == MARCH SUNDAY 12 1876== Stay in all day == MARCH MONDAY 13 1876== Heavy snow Storm this a.m. Go to Tannery at 7. <s>Mail</s> Ship McArthur 25 Hides 709<u>#</u> Send Invoice by mail. Get Buggy from Donnelly & drive up home. Get served by Granger for Bank for me to appear at the Judges Chambers in Re my Insolvent matter. Cases Brother comes down to night on Cars https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/c0f2af9ae8ab4442b9b8c1e463c524f9.pdf f0b97e5313913f9191e909342bcecc19 PDF Text Text � Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. == MARCH TUESDAY 14 1876== Get word Case is here, go to I T Kirbys office get Warrant to arrest Case if he dont pay get to Tannery at 8 & find it is {Mr?} H Case. after long talk he pays me $85 accdly {accordingly} & buys 26 Bags {Sds?} 909#s. 1½ cts $13.63 2 oz Bags Net 150 451<u>00</u> 1½ cts 6.77 300 Tails $1<u>00</u> 3.00 / 23.40 or $26.<u>62</u> accdly. Go up at 3 p.m. == MARCH WEDNESDAY 15 1876== to Tannery at 8 Ship 26 Rolls 130 Tann'd Hides to Campbell & Co Send Invoice to T.P. & Co. & Enclose accommodation note to them for $1500. 4 mos. from the 17<u>th</u> inst. deposit the $20 accdly, with Mr. Kirby for <s>Give</s> 5 Bbls O Extract, & get it haul'd over & 40 Bales Japonica I telegram & write to P McCarthy this a.m. to be present tomorrow at the Judges office StC in Bank matter. Pay Ino Parkers son for Services since Jany $16<u>40</u> & Hide 56<u>#</u> & 4½ cts $2<u>56</u> He hauls 35 Bus New Lime, 3 Bbls oil arrives to day shipp'd on the 7<u>th</u>. https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/a21cd0ead403ecf7ad97d22fa0551c35.pdf 1fc41db5309c423a1f5b5225236d7191 PDF Text Text � Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. ==MARCH THURSDAY 16 1876== Heavy Storm Sleet & Snw. Drive Mother to StC. She is examined by {Rykut?} before Lawder is agreed to Mortgage & Deed I give iou on the Tannery. They dont Ex' me. Meet Capt. Bartlett & wife at Murray House, Hotel Bill 1<u>00</u> Cigars 50 cts. Rubbers $1<u>25</u>. Get Home at 6_ Send Waters $2<u>00</u> to pay for Horse & buggy today. _ ==MARCH FRIDAY 17 1876== Go to Tannery at 8. Ship TP&Co. 47 Sds Sole 818<u>#</u>. Ticket weights 737. which gives 81<u>#</u> over weight G Longhurst bring 1 No 1 Hide 62<u>#</u> 5½ cts. Pay Wm Longhurst for Jas. Robinson 1 No. 2 Hide 107<u>#</u> 4½ cts = $4.81. https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/54417a61e0209a5f5814b85a53f56017.pdf b3120412568c9a81af79595107b45860 PDF Text Text � Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. == MARCH SATURDAY 18 1876 == Go to Tannery at 8 & stay all day Get telegram from McArthur to ship 25 Hides & letter from TP&Co to ship H Keorack Montreal 100 Tann'd Hides == MARCH SUNDAY 19 1876 == Go to Church In afternoon go up & see Mr McCarthy, meet Peter & Tom there. Call at {Lizs?} then home & remain in https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/ea481a6a7246d633b1fdecfce324c922.pdf 4ea172e87ce7e57e04890965804dca32 PDF Text Text � Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. == MARCH MONDAY 20 1876 == Go to Tannery at 8, Martin, Morrison at office ready to start for Lockport to find Bill Watts. I tell him not to go till tomorrow. Ship McArthur 25 Hides 692<u>#</u> 30 cts = $207.60, overruns 30½<u>#</u> Worden calls in p.m. & we talk over with Morrison about Watts & his going to Lockport tomorrow == MARCH TUESDAY 21 1876 == Go to Tannery at 8. Morrison starts on Cars for Lockport. I give him $8<u>00</u> Worden & I take Stage at 12 for StC. Get telegram from Morrison Watts is in Caledonia. We take Cars & return home. our Expenses $4<u>00</u>, meet Morrison at Bridge https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/b068cd74631f387a71b6e909efe1a100.pdf 6ab188d87df6e68d48d059bed7e1ff3a PDF Text Text � Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. == MARCH WEDNESDAY 22 1876 == Go to Tannery at 8. Parker brings load lime 33 Bus Ship <s>K</s> Keorack Montreal 100 Tann'd Hides 3358<u>#</u> Remain at Tannery all day. Get letter from TP&Co enclosing 2 cheques of $50 ea = $100. Telegraph Bill Watts at Caledonia to meet me at StC tomorrow night == MARCH THURSDAY 23 1876 == Go to Tannery at 8. Parker brings 35 Bus Lime, Get Roy Cigars at Clement & Millers for Lawder $3<u>50 </u> dont pay. H Paffard Cashes Cheque for me , $50, Worden Morrison & I take Stage at 12 for StC. Give Lawder his Cigars. Bill Watts arrives at 6<u>30</u> p.m. We got to Whittens Saloon in Eve'g. Morrison goes to get Geo.Andrews, dont get him. Albert Brown comes in & sits with us till after 10, we then go to Murray House. Meet Willie Watt & {Lauring?} Sit up till 1. Worden & I sleep in Parlour. https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/946ca94d9e9470ba1541aec9e433bb0e.pdf 487b77d6f8561c5e2aaff5aaa629f558 PDF Text Text � Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. == MARCH FRIDAY 24 1876 == Breakfast at 7. Meet Bill Watts at 8. tells me about Morrison wanting to make money etc. out of me. We all take stage at 9 for home. Lend Watts $1<u>00</u>, Expenses $10<u>50</u>. Find Amelie was at house when I get back. Got to Tannery at 1, home at 7. Meet Bill Watt at house. Eli Barry calls & shows me papers he got to serve Bank with. _ Pay Hugh Carson off this Eve'g. He leaves == MARCH SATURDAY 25 1876 == Go to Tannery at 8. Pay John Talbot #1<u>00</u> for Shoveling Snow to date. Call in Wm Kirby's office & pay him duties on O Extract 10 Bbls $33<u>40</u> He hands me back the $20 American Bill I deposited with him some days ago. Go to office, Bill Watts there, I write letter to J McDonald Caledonia for him, to send him Watts $26<u>00</u> to my address here, & Watts borrows from me $26<u>00</u> till the other comes, & tells me to open letter & take the money. Watts starts for Lockport this P.M. to remain till I meet him at Court. Rec from TP&Co this a.m. 53 No. 1 Hides 3293<u>#</u> https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/c405743f51239caef5d2d7875302d288.pdf fa85e13e0866a711fa44ac706f4e0d3c PDF Text Text � Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. == MARCH SUNDAY 26 1876 == Go to Church this am. & remain in all day after. Write Mrs. Courtney son Robertson, Lyman Bros & Blake, Kerr & Boyd to send {Sons?} affidavit._ == MARCH MONDAY 27 1876 == Go to Tannery at 8. Rec from TP&Co per Jos Gibson Yorkville 90 No 1 Hides 5 of 39<u>#</u>, {?} cts = 401.73 36 No 2 2279<u>#</u> 6½= $148.13 Inspection 6.30 = $556.16 The above fall short by scale weight 350<u>#</u> https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/21bd8861e9e33594a2a80b473f43454e.pdf aa2513ea6c52a982294a351a6457dbbf PDF Text Text � Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. == MARCH TUESDAY 28 1876 == Go to Tannery at 8½, remain all day. Get cheque from TP&Co for $100 to pay Freight CSRR up to 25<u>th</u> pay Freight & take Rx Make out & send Statement for <s>March</s> February to T.P.& Co. == MARCH WEDNESDAY 29 1876 == Go to Tannery at 8, remain all day Run Engine all morning. https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/9a7ef17f75aabf3928723ddf681b5b15.pdf a32459ae2590f6546343efe7ecd0d80d PDF Text Text � Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. == MARCH THURSDAY 30 1876 == Go to Tannery at 8. D. Servos starts delivering our load of Coal today 11 tons $5<u>40</u> == MARCH FRIDAY 31 1876 == Go to Tannery at 8. Me Start clearing out vats. T Mills hauls over from Station 5 Bbls I Extract {4?} Bbl {Sds?} each. Get Horse & sleigh from D Water & drive Wife up River. Miss Currie calls this P.M. Wife out. Rec from TP&Co. 4 cheques, as follows 1 - $125, 1 - $75, 1 - $75 & 1 - $50 = $325 Pay H Chrysler for 4 3/4 <u>#</u>Butter @ 27 Cts pp <p> " " 50<u>#</u> Flour @ 2<u>87</u> $1<u>43</u> https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/fd93434d03303549c5329dbf3a1c39f1.pdf 8e64c9dad0cb500f1c2a0119a8ab23ab PDF Text Text � Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. == APRIL SATURDAY 1 1876 == Go to Tannery at 8. Receive from S Yard Stroud 156 Hides 138 No 1 & 18 No 2. Pay Men off today all but GeoSims I Parker brings 35 Bus Lime Lend Mrs Courtney $2<u>00</u> this am. M Morrison tells MrsC in person of Worden & myself what George Andrews admitted to Wm Watts about Fire. == APRIL SUNDAY 2 1876 == Go to Church. Capt. Barclay & wife there, & Cartwrights, Garrett calls in P.M. Worden in Eve'g. https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/ade734d444c966e4888e607638efbdd0.pdf 6f6a2f718fd904a9b345233c486b4ee3 PDF Text Text � Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. == APRIL MONDAY 3 1876 == Go to Tannery at 8. Roll up Lea {leather} for Montreal & Hamilton Morrison & I take Cleases stage for StC. I go to buy I Scott's Hides. Worden takes cars this a.m. for Lockport to get Bill Watts, meet Mrs. Courtney at Browns office. Oysters 60 cts. Stage fare $1<u>00</u> I give Worden $4<u>00</u> to go to Lockport, & $5<u>00</u> to apply on my a/c. Meet Bruk returning from StC. == APRIL TUESDAY 4 1876 == Get up at 6½. Worden & I breakfast then to Browns Office. Worden starts for Akron Ohio, see Sinclair, Queens Council, about Mrs Courtneys rent, give Watts $1<u>50</u>, Worden $1<u>00</u>. Buy Scotts Hides Heifer Hides at 6½ cts & Steers No 1s at cts Morrison & I take stage & return home Fare $1<u>00</u> Bill at Murray House for Worden Watts Morrison & myself $4<u>00</u> 3 Pair Rubbers $1.<u>62</u> {laundry?} 50 cts Buy Hat at Andrew $3<u>25</u>, pay him for it. {Rx?} Get letter from Francis Albright https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/a23c3bdf7ec014760118e82364d70dbd.pdf 68e2f3f7ed88a9e3e48d3440c1e8e24f PDF Text Text � Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. == APRIL WEDNESDAY 5 1876 == Go to Tannery at 8. M Fletcher sends me Copy of A (Scius?} Evidence not what I want. Stay at tannery all day. D Waters gets {busd'am?} & dont pay for it. M<u>r.</u> Snider comes in & had long talk go home & dont go out. After tea Wife & I go up to Saul Tracys. I engage him to go to work in Morning. == APRIL THURSDAY 6 1876 == Saul Tracy begins work this A.M. Go to Tannery at 8, & remain all day. Write E J Brown, & TP&Co. get letter from T.P. & Co enclosing Campbells Inspectors Certificate of {short weight?} also A Keoracks. I write T.P.& Co. Willie Milloy comes in this noon & sits awhile. I go home & dont go out again. Get letter from E.J.B. Buy 5<u>#</u> Cod fish from D McMillan & <u>pay</u> him 50 cts. for it. <s>TP&Co enclose cheque in letter today for $108.<u>53</u> to pay St C ? & coal a/c D Severs called</s> Saw Tracy Lynes work this a.m. https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/01dee0d5e485894fba499efefe4a68f2.pdf e76fc881e58c38fc9c0b5ed85317d325 PDF Text Text � Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. == APRIL FRIDAY 7 1876 == Go to Tannery at 8, meet Garret at Paffards, he leaves for New York on train. Jas Scott the Carpenter dies this a.m. Porters Wife I hear is dying. I go to Tannery & send him home. He comes & gets order on Sandho for 2<u>nd</u> {Beef?}. Write & mail TP&Co letter about shortage on Montreal Leat. {leather} Buy 50 cts postage stamps today, Rec from TP&Co per letter this day 1 Cheque $118<u>53</u> to pay Coal a/c Rec'd, Mch 1<u>st</u>. == APRIL SATURDAY 8 1876 == Go to Tannery at 8. Get $47 from Woodington on Cheque of $125. He to pay balance on Tuesday. Mrs Courtney calls at 2 P.M. stays till 4, she tells me Bruk went to StC on Wednesday & wanted Crown Attn {attorney} JMcKeon to arrest she & I for Conspiracy. McKeon told him Mrs. Courtney was laying information against him for Arson. Bruk told him the House was <u>not</u> insured. Bruk put in a Claim for Insurance in his bill against Courtney; Doorley (<u>Tom</u>) serves me with Bill filed in Chancery against me by Bruk to break Mothers rent & on Tannery. Pay Peter Hooley $8<u>50</u> - ½ of last months wages. Go up town at 6. John Canochan & I go & pay Mrs Jas Scott $31<u>25</u> I leave Rx with her to sign, she's to give it to Canochan. <s>Sandho</s> https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/1bda66186d84d10f6bb195c293a826c0.pdf 9a9554c8c2d4491eb813dfe377eed7f2 PDF Text Text � Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. == APRIL SUNDAY 9 1876 == Go to Church after Church go up to Lizzs. Dunc is just starting for PtR {Port Robinson}. I remain till 2 till funeral of Jas Scott starts. Sam Huidle tells me he saw Wooton & Bruk together last night at 9 P.M. after Funeral go home & dont go out again. _ Except into Mothers at 8½ M & I go in. == APRIL MONDAY 10 1876 == Lovely day. Go to Tannery at 8. See some fellows <s>for the</s>from StC shooting {Crows?} on the River. The City has Steam up this a.m. trying her boilers. Worden comes in at 11 & I read Bruks Bill to him. He goes over River. I write Jar. McEdwards this a.m. to send me Copy of my Evidence in any Insolvent matter. Jim Holohan not at work to day. https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/ead18a51d85ce2b2b9be388ca8acf44e.pdf 10b905bb13c890c371e8d83d8557fa3f PDF Text Text � Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. == APRIL TUESDAY 11 1876 == Lovely day Go to Tannery at 8. Jim Holohan at work. Put down Drain to Brun House. Take Cleases Stage for StC. Fare 50 cts. See Calvin Brown, about Mothers evidence make fresh bargain with Scott about his Hides buy all his No 1 Steers from 58 to 90 <u>#</u> @ 7 cts. & all No 1 Heifer Hides from 58<u>#</u> at 6½ cts 2 months. See Lawder "tight." Cigars & oysters 75 cts, Candy 50 cts, Fare home on Cars 87 cts. Worden goes on to Rockport & Rochester tells me about party at Rockpt going with him to Buffalo. Mrs Hudson come down from StC. Mrs. Milloy comes home. Pay Worden $4<u>00</u> this am leaving balance due of $5<u>00</u> in all == APRIL WEDNESDAY 12 1876 == Raining Go to Tannery at 8. Talk with Paffard Heny & Clement about Bruk. Get letter from TP&Co last night to draw I draw by Letter today send my cheque for $2400. Sign accomodation note to TP&Co for $1600. Blank & return to them by Mail. Get telegram from TP&Co about Hides. Also telling me to Keep $60 out of Dft money. Get letter from McArthur to send 600 more Hides. https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/1acf03b05c69ddd12b7587970030aa91.pdf 40b78c5a01da541805de8ce9d74dc309 PDF Text Text � Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. {repeat of previous page} == APRIL TUESDAY 11 1876 == Lovely day Go to Tannery at 8. Jim Holohan at work. Put down Drain to Brun House. Take Cleases Stage for StC. Fare 50 cts. See Calvin Brown, about Mothers evidence make fresh bargain with Scott about his Hides buy all his No 1 Steers from 58 to 90 <u>#</u> @ 7 cts. & all No 1 Heifer Hides from 58<u>#</u> at 6½ cts 2 months. See Lawder "tight." Cigars & oysters 75 cts, Candy 50 cts, Fare home on Cars 87 cts. Worden goes on to Rockport & Rochester tells me about party at Rockpt going with him to Buffalo. Mrs Hudson come down from StC. Mrs. Milloy comes home. Pay Worden $4<u>00</u> this am leaving balance due of $5<u>00</u> in all == APRIL WEDNESDAY 12 1876 == Raining Go to Tannery at 8. Talk with Paffard Heny & Clement about Bruk. Get letter from TP&Co last night to draw I draw by Letter today send my cheque for $2400. Sign accomodation note to TP&Co for $1600. Blank & return to them by Mail. Get telegram from TP&Co about Hides. Also telling me to Keep $60 out of Dft money. Get letter from McArthur to send 600 more Hides. https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/532fa61791746f6b25236da51ba3fc48.pdf 3e07f98b26480515b42248bc32a46eeb PDF Text Text � Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. == APRIL THURSDAY 13 1876 == Go to Tannery at 8. Dont hear from Crombie to day abput Dft. Ship McArthur 50 Hides 1502<u>#</u> remain at Tannery all day. Telegram Crombie about Dft. & Dft. to my order for $1500, Cash $805, Dis. Stamps & Conv. $44<u>36</u> I retain $50 out of Cash & send TP&Co all the rest of Cash & Dfts. this is sent on the 14<u>th</u> == APRIL THURSDAY 13 1876 == Go to Tannery at 8, up to Mail at 11. Get money & Dfts from Crombie & send same to TP&Co less Dis @ $50, Kept out by JAB as per Instructions. Wild Pigeons flying very thick & low this Eve'g, dont go out, wind from South & strong. https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/fa8f249229f4f6f60c0e64fd48371ed3.pdf 03157696ce784df7e2b66fe1e97239dc PDF Text Text � Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. == APRIL SATURDAY 15 1876 == Get up at 5 Herbert & I go out shooting Pigeons, shoot Crow & SawBill {Red breasted Merganser duck}. River full of Ice. Pigeons dont fly Paid Marten Dolan teaming to loads $1<u>50 </u> up to Mch 31<u>st</u> Pay Woodington on a/c. Rm @ $25 & take Rx. == APRIL SUNDAY 16 1876 == Go to Church & Stay in Balance of day. https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/59f575b9d333b60c20c7a60f8de309fa.pdf 1b9bbca34b9c5b750f110521c7d3fed1 PDF Text Text � Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. == APRIL MONDAY 17 1876 == Take Cars for Toronto this am Take papers for Blake Kerr & Boyd to go on with Answer to Bruk Bill served on me in Chancery. Take the fast train from Hamilton this is 1<u>st</u> train thru run, go down in 1<u>05</u> hours five minutes arrive at 4<u>30</u> P.M., go to Parsons then up to Blakes office & see Fletcher. Ed Scadding & Parsons come down to American this Eve'g & stay till 11. Ticket from Bridge $4<u>20</u>, Dinner 50 cts. Ship McArthur 50 Hides 1532<u>#</u> @ 30 cts. I pay JWFletcher $25<u>00</u> on Blake Kerr & Boyds a/c & dont take Rx. == APRIL TUESDAY 18 1876 == Go to Blakes office at 10 & have long consultation with JW Fletcher, go into all the Case with him. Buy Shoes for Wife & Baby at Hewitts & pay for them $2<u>00</u>, order shoes for myself & dont pay for them, price $6<u>00</u>. Meet Elijah Moore tanner from St Thomas at <s>American</s> Parsons have long talk. Go to Theatre with him tonight. Agnes Booth & Junius Brutus Booth, act. { father JB Booth Sr died in 1852 so must be brother, Junius Brutus Booth Jr. & sister-in-law Agnes, of John Wilkes Booth} https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/6eb694d7daa8829710c7659b68e6d553.pdf a81a1b191158c87c0a63d5c0e9baa035 PDF Text Text � Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. == APRIL WEDNESDAY 19 1876 == Take train at 10 for StCaths Moore goes as far as Hamilton Bill at American $3<u>50</u> Paper 50 cts, Draw at SBank StC on TP&Co as per Instructions for $2500, Dis & Stams $40<u>82</u> send TP&Co pr Expenses $2409<u>00</u> & retain $50. Dinner at StC 50 cts. get home via CSRR {Canadian Southern Rail Road} at 8 P.M. == APRIL THURSDAY 20 1876 == Go to Tannery at 8 & stay all <s>day</s> am. Capt Dick comes to Tannery & we go up town together. stop in at Clements get Dinner & have sleep, go to Tannery at 4, <s>Have</s> Go in Clements & Millers Stores this eve'g Bruk there, I tell about his Bruks getting $8<u>00</u> from S Herou of John Frasers money. Bruk goes out, Donnelly there, Tom Ball & I got home together. I pay Ross the Barber $1<u>50</u> for mending Adas Guitar, Pay <u>Mrs</u> Mulholland $20 on a/c her Bill is $17 & I give her 2 - $10 Bills https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/dd314cfda0fde84208d0dc5e60aa32e4.pdf ef5fc8ad2fd0e72c72bcba90a19f83c1 PDF Text Text � Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. == APRIL FRIDAY 21 1876 == Dont feel well, stay at home all day. Aurelia Mars calls == APRIL SATURDAY 22 1876 == Str{Steamer} City of Toronto, leaves at 6½ a.m. for Toronto; I stay at Tannery all day. https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/bb215e20a2819faafb180035c82206b5.pdf 73ac24487569095c4dd2f3e1c0b523c4 PDF Text Text � Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. == APRIL SUNDAY 23 1876 == Go to Church. Go to Tannery at 3 P.M. & stay till 6. Jno McMillan & father there. == APRIL MONDAY 24 1876 == Str {Steamer} City makes her 1<u>st</u> trip this AM. River full of Ice. it has been snowing steady since a week ago Saturday. She cant go up River. Claesons comes over. I ship 63 Sds {sides} 8 Rolls of Sole Leat {leather} to TP&Co 1440 <u>#</u> which yields 60% leat. I get Horse & Buggy from D Waters & CP & I drive out to 4 mile pond I shoot a Duck but dont get it get back at 6. CP & I sit up till 1 A.M. talking, he promises to pay me my money middle of next month. Our profits for 1 Year at 150 Hides per Mch is $25000. https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/c94e8d1b7e88c41b39331c4a9d3b3916.pdf 87c920cfafbbe7475ba99303b214b6fa PDF Text Text � Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. == APRIL THURSDAY 25 1876 == CP takes City & returns this A.M., seems much pleased with prospects. == APRIL FRIDAY 26 1876 == Go to Tannery at 8. Ship JD McG 50 Hides 1649½ <u>#</u> 50 cts., $494<u>85</u> Get Horse & Buggy from D Waters this P.M. & take wife out for drive to 4 Mile Pond. Get Telegram from TP&Co to ship 50 Hides to Montrar to their order as they arriv. by Boat tomorrow. Ship 1 sack Hair to TP&Co 8 Bushels Philip Luscombe begins work this P.M. https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/70dac80fb79ba44213fa66bbabc16584.pdf bc0f2238cbf94dcee2b45ca2142f87e4 PDF Text Text � Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. == APRIL THURSDAY 27 1876 == Go to Tannery at 7. Ship 50 Tannd Hides to order of TP&Co to Montreal & get Hardman & Co. 1483<u>#</u>, 30 cts each $444.90._ remain at Tannery all day == APRIL FRIDAY 28 1876 == Go to Tannery at 8. Jno McMillan gets 3 Bus. Lime & 6 Bus. before. Telegraph TP&Co to send me $330 Sandho brings 5 Hides 290 8 cts $15<u>95</u>. https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/5c848528c0def3bd2800ca4bdbae653c.pdf ae3cdef10ae1ca938b86bbd22f694ebc PDF Text Text � Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. == APRIL SATURDAY 29 1876 == Go to Tannery at 8. Longhurst brings 1 Hide 45<u>#</u> 5½ @ 2<u>47</u>. I remain at Tannery all day._ == APRIL SUNDAY 30 1876 == Go to Church. Mrs. Milloy calls in P.M. I dont go out. Cha & Hughs & Morrison work at Engine to day both get very Drunk https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/9842b6289ee6604761bedef4396e8e76.pdf b7a17b75b6bb4d37cf07ba9f56f41111 PDF Text Text � Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. == MAY MONDAY 1 1876 == Go to Tannery at 8, find 2 pieces Glass broken in office & Blood on the Windows & door, discover Hughs was very drunk yesterday Hughs promises to join the Sons of Temperance. goes up with me & see Robt Warren, & introduce him to Warren. == MAY TUESDAY 2 1876 == Go to Tannery at 6½ Robt Jacobs Beasemans begins work. Ship Bus Lime 80<u>bbl</u> to Hallam v Boat this AM Get letter from C Parsons about Hallams {illegible cut off} me 50 Hides from Hallam by Boat today. They fall 6 11/50 <u>#</u> short pr Hide. Get letter from TP&Co enclosing $200 Cash & 3 Cheques $50 each in all $350. Pay Men this Eve'g. Str City, cant get to Wharf for Ice. When she returns from Queenston {Knocks?} Ice away. https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/43c37ed9f056922df366ecb7f07999b3.pdf e33ee7e391bc35a74b8b8ab15397e6c9 PDF Text Text � Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. == MAY WEDNESDAY 3 1876 == Go to Tanry at 7 F Clark & Anthony at work this AM. Str City gets in today. Get letter from TP&Co about drains $1900, at 3 mos. Put up Hair for Hallam 200 Bags Draw out Statement for Apl. stay at Tannery till 9 PM. == MAY THURSDAY 4 1876 == Go to Tanry at 7. Ship Bags 200 Hair on City to Hallam. I go over for Boat this 1<u>st</u> time today. Send Fletcher & Cassels & Boyd, about my Mothers Answer H Bruks Bill. In. Scadding & Hewitt & return shares he Made for me see Kerr & Anderson about Invoice & Marshalls a/c. Have talk with Charley Howe about Sole Leat Sit at Americans & talk with Capt. Bartlett till 12. Parsons returns from Montreal today, tells me he can sell Hardman lots of Leat. & Campbell will take 100 Hides per week. https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/82efcec248cacfee4ab7394fa67b7347.pdf f07fc0fc07b719d6c18e96f94c305ad6 PDF Text Text � Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. {repeat of previous page} == MAY WEDNESDAY 3 1876 == Go to Tanry at 7 F Clark & Anthony at work this AM. Str City gets in today. Get letter from TP&Co about drains $1900, at 3 mos. Put up Hair for Hallam 200 Bags Draw out Statement for Apl. stay at Tannery till 9 PM. == MAY THURSDAY 4 1876 == Go to Tanry at 7. Ship Bags 200 Hair on City to Hallam. I go over for Boat this 1<u>st</u> time today. Send Fletcher & Cassels & Boyd, about my Mothers Answer H Bruks Bill. In. Scadding & Hewitt & return shares he Made for me see Kerr & Anderson about Invoice & Marshalls a/c. Have talk with Charley Howe about Sole Leat Sit at Americans & talk with Capt. Bartlett till 12. Parsons returns from Montreal today, tells me he can sell Hardman lots of Leat. & Campbell will take 100 Hides per week. https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/91206b41971977653b7b80b0568b248e.pdf 95c1b9915ae2b1269f39d2ac016a3b20 PDF Text Text � Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. == MAY FRIDAY 5 1876 == Take Boat at 7 for Niagara Expenses $2<u>25</u> <u>Pay</u> <u>Scadding</u> yesterday $1<u>00</u> for having my Coat fixed last fall. Very Cold & Stormy Crossing Lake River full of Ice. Hard work getting to Wharf, Boat dont go to Lewiston. == MAY SATURDAY 6 1876 == Go to Tannery at 7. Get Horse & Buggy from D Waters & go to StC & take wife. Capt Dick brings me Papers by Boat this AM from Blake Kerr & Boyd. I take them to StC & hand in to Ford McDonald & pay him 60 cts. It is the answer to Bruks bill in Chancery. I sign & execute I C Deed to land in Raleigh of Mr Settles for Ryker (J.C.) I draw on TP&Co for $1900 as per instructions from them, draw at 3 mos @ 7 3/8 & send TP&Co r Expense $1857. Dis & Stamps $42.<u>42</u>. Pay Tom Mills this Eve'g $20 on a/c. https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/9cf2d31a66ad4a0c022bea5e818667f0.pdf e9872054890e562bf6740721adb86fe7 PDF Text Text � Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. == MAY SUNDAY 7 1876 == Go to Church in am & pm Mr Hughs comes up & we take walk to old Fort. Dont go out again. == MAY MONDAY 8 1876 == Go to Tannery at 6½. Go to Lewiston on Boat with Capt Dick. Ice heavy After dinner Servos begins hauling Car load of Coal. We are quite out. We have up 63 Hides. Get notice that Cask of Mead has arriving for C.S.R.R. Pay W<u>m</u> Longhurst $15<u>80</u>, last months Hide a/c. including a 62<u>#</u> Hide in Mch. He tells me Chittendens are Comeing this week, & F Currie is going to move on his farm. Call in at Clements (G.A.) & have some Bitters with Dentist, after that J T Kirby Tom Blair & Murphy & I got to Longs & have some. Kirby & I go to his office & have {fuss?} https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/7b53a900822450282577314287376ad7.pdf f0ddc2a5dee07e1d3f2a892a2f8791a3 PDF Text Text � Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. == MAY TUESDAY 9 1876 == Get home at 10 last night, up at 8 this a.m. Walk to Tannery with Ada Coln Kingsmills body comeing over in Boat. Boat cant get in for Ice, lands at Fort passengers Alex Servos & I drive to Fort. I feel badly. J.T. Kirby & I have row at Wordens sale Alphins Cox & I go to Tannery. == MAY WEDNESDAY 10 1876 == Dont go to Tanry today, dont feel well https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/1912413a183168239cd5a2e639dd493a.pdf 4b702bf8c0d7b8dcb200fc1dea45110b PDF Text Text � Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. == MAY THURSDAY 11 1876 == George Sims comes up to house at noon & tells me C Hughs is drunk. I go down with George & dismiss Hughs. Put S Hindle on to watch tonight. Hughs very bad. {page holder covers this} Hughs $6<u>50</u> accdly {accordingly} {page holder covers this} == MAY FRIDAY 12 1876 == Go to Tannery at 6 30 A.M. Hughs still drinking. Sam Hindle watches at Tannery last night. Insure Mothers dwelling house & furniture for $2500 for 3 Years in Manufacturers & Merchants Mutual Co Alpheus Beamer, Hamilton also $2000 on Machinery etc. in Tannery I pay him $13<u>50</u> on Policy on House C Parsons come over in Boat & returns again. He hands me $30 for Expenses, say he'll let me have the Money I ask'd for on 15<u>th</u> <u>mn</u> receive letter from IT Kirby, accepting mine written yrterday to him Hughs joins the Sons tonight S Hindle watches tonight https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/db118ee0bb10cf71ff3567ac6276a205.pdf bea5ae0133fa06abfe993b95aef3199f PDF Text Text � Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. == MAY SATURDAY 13 1876 == Go to Tannery at 6. Find Hughs not at all right yet. Jno McMillan has {Bren?} the Constable up for assault. I am supoened also Hughs. see Hughs coming out of Welshs saloon. I tell him when I get back to Tanry I will pay him off Monday. He asks me to try him one week more. I promise. Leave Tannery at 9 P.M. Sam Hindle watches tonight. == MAY SUNDAY 14 1876 == C Hughs calls before I am up. I talk with him he is all right. I go to Church, Jessie McFarland dont {bow?} {to me?}. After dinner go to Tannery find all right Worden & Grale call, walk up together Sam Hindle dont watch tonight https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/078b3ede055cb732626fd9ac4b0d8971.pdf 1ab1fabc2a0d609bae47dd85ecd9584e PDF Text Text � Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. == MAY MONDAY 15 1876 == Go to Tannery at 6. find all right. Get leather ready to ship to McArthur tomorrow F Currie goes to Boat to meet Chittendens, they dont come. I remain at Tannery all day, dont go to dinner. Pay Porter in full to day his balance due on 1<u>st</u> May. == MAY TUESDAY 16 1876 == Go to Tannery at 6<u>45</u>. Dolan hauls Lea 10 Rolls to Cars & brings back Bbl Chemicals Pay Freight on same $4<u>69</u> Give Geddes $5 Bill he hasn't change & says he will send me balance. Get letter from NC 248 George St. also from A Beamer about Insurance. Ship McA 50 Hides 1848<u>#</u>, over 8 <u>#</u> over ½ Buy 1 Box Herrings from Jim Miller & pay him 50 cts. Steve Sherwood for 2 Bolts 50 cts. Morrison puts them in. F Currie goes to Boat & meets Mrs Chittenden & Lawyer & drives them home. Get shoes from Hewitt today. https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/052d284d924737d8f296590d0e314e6f.pdf 0d51009cb7bd50d17dec15236e2b1446 PDF Text Text � Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. == MAY WEDNESDAY 17 1876 == Go to Tannery at 7. remain there all day == MAY THURSDAY 18 1876 == Go to Tannery at 7. Take Boat at 11 for Toronto. We go from Wharf to Wharf in 1 hour & 8 Minutes. https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/b9fb07678fcac46c164203c07055cf07.pdf dbc8d3c67926898e7d2042ce1d328b27 PDF Text Text � Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. == MAY FRIDAY 19 1876 == Take Boat at 7 for Niagara arrive at 9<u>10</u>, remain at Tannery all day. == MAY SATURDAY 20 1876 == Raining Go to Tannery at 7. Scadding & wife come over. He & I drive to StC. Get Horse & Buggy from D Waters. Make Dft on TP&Co. at 3 Mos for $3200. Proceeds $3147.26 Expenses $3<u>75</u> https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/d021a6b9714b3891cfdd14b96740b726.pdf 26550d7083d3bf0474de7a036a3061ef PDF Text Text � Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. == MAY SUNDAY 21 1876 == We all attend Church Scadding & I go to Tannery in P.M. == MAY MONDAY 22 1876 == Scadding & Wife take Boat for Toronto. I take Cars for the S Bridge, NC comes from Hamilton arrives at Bridge at 11 We go over Bridge put up at Atwoods. https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/dce910091d2072710d30f449da9e295b.pdf 39e93b8495474cd0442737e39357a01b PDF Text Text � Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. ==MAY TUESDAY 23 1876 == I catch train at 8, cross the Bridge, & take CSRR home. Pay Bill at Atwoods $5<u>00</u> Extras $4<u>00</u>, NC takes WYC to S & boat home. ==MAY WEDNESDAY 24 1876 == Go to Tannery at 7½. remain all day. https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/6e6f3473b11b41964ad6a91c1a9a0227.pdf db00f41c66fa685c655ca8326f78fd40 PDF Text Text � Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. ==MAY THURSDAY 25 1876 == Ship LJ Campbell the 50 Tann'd Hides 1625½ <u>#</u>. ==MAY FRIDAY 26 1876 == Go to Tannery at 7. Pay R Best 4<u>00</u> steak 50 cts. Ship 210 Tann'd Hides to TP&Co 5433<u>#</u>. 42 Rolls. 33 Sds {sides} overruns 184<u>#</u>. Get supoena to attend Rosseau's trial at Police office. Hugh Sims goes up. Get D Waters Phaeton & drive Wife up River. Call at Capt Bartletts & Jim McFarlands. See Mrs. Chittendens Carriage at Paffards House. Drive up as far as Thompsons. Thompson comes out & talks to us & wants us to go in. We see Deal Smith at Flint Curries old House & Miss Currie talking to her at gate. She (D.S.) lets us as see her going in. https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/0f00c46fdb0f20a6763203a4706d0adc.pdf e9ef37bf822b2ede97b24fd649e99c2a PDF Text Text � Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. ==MAY SATURDAY 27 1876 == Go to Tannery at 7. Have some words with Hughs about Weighing leat {leather} I weigh it over. Find he made mistake. Ship 100 Tann'd Hides to L.J. Campbell {?} 3277½<u>#</u> overruns 15 1/{?} in all. Pony Meat from I Bishop pay him 58 cts. Meet youngest Miss Thompson at Boat, she dont speak. Garrett & Miss Hugett go up on Cars to Buffalo. ==MAY SUNDAY 28 1876 == {Blank} https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/4be287a15c80b7f62f87ff6528327deb.pdf a90154770c7a4e56c32b2733052477f0 PDF Text Text � Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. ==MAY MONDAY 29 1876 == Go to Tannery at 7½ take Deed from my Mother, for Blake, Kerr & Boyd, of Milloy to myself, also Insurance Policy. Take Rothsay for Toronto at 9<u>30</u> Gale Dickson & family go over. Meet Scadding make out Insurance <s>Policy</s> Application for 2000 more on Tannery. Get Shoes for Ada $3<u>25</u>. Have long talk with Fletcher about <u>mis</u>directing letter Parsons complains about Sole Leat. {Sole Leather} shows me some Baltimore, it is not as firm as mine, show it to his man who agrees with me, return by Rothsay Expenses $2<u>00</u> Parsons starts for Montreal this Eve'g ==MAY TUESDAY 30 1876 == Go to Tannery at 7½. Miss Thompsons 2 - come down in Car, have long talk with them. Mrs. Chittenden Lizzie & John & little John come to station & go up on Cars. I send Adas shoes over by Capt Dick. to clean (ge? word cut off} https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/7b16930c7eb6dc95142374a6c2c4615a.pdf 54db3a701069379c5a9d2c2a329e8413 PDF Text Text � Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. == MAY WEDNESDAY 31 1876 == Go to Tannery at 8. stay all day. nothing of importance to note. == JUNE THURSDAY 31 1876 == Go to Tannery at 7. remain all day. nothing of importance to note. https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/371b294bc98a148a06f71cf3df2671f0.pdf 1eb8d4ae1bfbdcdffe77a6d7da2f4804 PDF Text Text � Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. == JUNE FRIDAY 2 1876 == Go to Tannery at 7. Raining Write Fannie Thompson & mail letter. C Parsons & Wm Thom come over by City this P.M. & return by same boat. C Parsons hands me $250 on a/c last months Expenditure says he will send Cheque for balance. He also hands me 2 Notes 1 at 2 Mos for $500. 1 at 3 Mos. for $400 payable to my self to apply on my private a/c. I to take them to StC & get easier discounted I intend trying it at IB tomorrow. == JUNE SATURDAY 3 1876 == Get Horse & Buggy from D Waters. Go to Tannery at 7. Go to StC to try & get TP&Co. notes cash'd for $900, cant get it done. Buy Lace Shawl for Wife. Mrs. Ketchum picks it out. She goes up with me. https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/14187202007c74efb47a2a1317728637.pdf 30973f680432dd9a7735ce9881f7c468 PDF Text Text � Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. == JUNE SUNDAY 3 1876 == Go to Church. C Hughs calls <s>up</s> in on his way from Church this P.M. I dont go out this Eve'g. == JUNE MONDAY 4 1876 == Go to Tannery at 7½. Buy Ticket on Rothsay return 1<u>50 </u> go to Toronto. Dinner 50 cts. Go to Thom & Parsons about Notes & money. They give me 1 cheque dated 13<u>th</u> inst. for $250. 2 cheques dates today for $125 each on private a/c & tell me to keep the Note dated on 3<u>rd</u> for 3 mos for $400 & get some cash'd at Bank in StCaths. They also give me a cheque to Balance last month a/cs for $63<u>63</u>. I get back at 6<u>15</u> P.M. Ship J Hallam 200 Bags Hair 50 cts - $100. D Waters gets of Sds Harness Leath. 131<u>#</u> @ 40 cts = $52<u>40 </u> dont pay for it https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/a6a9272fb94e1522c7166705bf9cb8d4.pdf 7ef95cf70e24bfa14d24131e0fd2efa1 PDF Text Text � Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. == JUNE TUESDAY 6 1876 == Go to Tannery at 7½. Shipp'd 10 Rolls 50 Tann'd Hides to order of TP&Co. Montreal. @ 28 cts cash for W T Egan. Jas Barry sends down for Fleshings & sends $5<u>00</u> accdly {accordingly} by Boy. Give him 6 {½?} Bbls. Go up to Lewiston on boat this P.M. Get letter from C Worden this AM. L Follett cashes cheque of $63<u>63</u> this A.m. I pay him $20 for Porter & Luscombes a/c. JC McMillan cashes cheque of $1.25 for me on Boat. == JUNE WEDNESDAY 7 1876 == Go to Tannery at 7½. Shippd 2 Rolls 10 Hides to Jas Newton, Richmondhill 312<u>#</u>s. 30 cts CP tells me he pays for it. Send cheque by McMillan for $125 to get chequed for me in Toronto. I go up to Lewiston this P.M. & he pays it to me. I pay Jim Holohan & Hooley & Hughs their due Bills against me. Pay Webber $40 on a/c & J Mills bal of his a/c $ {blank} . Wife goes to Buffalo this a.m. I give her $15<u>00</u>. https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/81e94d50eac315537d9db73ed96aada1.pdf 8369c5fa7ab2943b423ace857a875448 PDF Text Text � Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. == JUNE THURSDAY 8 1876 == Go to Tannery at 8. Rec'd from T.P. & Co. 1 Bbl Oil 43 Galls @ 70 cts $30<u>10</u>, going to return the last Bbl they said it being bad. it contains 47½ {Schs?} at 80 cts = {blank} Pay H Chrysler $7<u>00</u> for Porter & take his Rx. Porter lends the money out of his pay with me to give Chrysler. Pay John Canochan $27<u>00</u> bal in full due him. S Hindle comes in for pay. dont pay him. A D Fullmer slanders myself & my Mother in {GAClements?} Store today in presence of Wm Purcell & Jarrd Stocking. He told them my Mother Perjured herself & told lies in the Witness Box & swore to whatever I told her to swear to, that I also perjured myself & he was <u>going</u> for <u>me</u>. etc. == JUNE FRIDAY 9 1876 == Go to Tannery at 8½. J Stocking stops me & tells me what A.D. Fullmer said about myself & mother in GAClements Book store yesterday. Wm Purcell tells me the same thing. ( See other page June 8<u>th</u>.) Robt Jacobs tells me Fullmer was trying to entice him to leave my Employment & go with him to Port Perry. Telegraph TP&Co to send more Hides. quite out. Pat Joe Carrs $5<u>00</u> on a/c of $15 due him for Gardening at Mothers. Give Wife $8<u>00</u> this a.m. to pay Soph {Sophia} as wages on 15<u>th</u> https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/742a90b0d578fff55757480cca5fecd4.pdf c6bc7beb596a2d4a28baba2a5817fe06 PDF Text Text � Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. == JUNE SATURDAY 10 1876 == Go to Tannery at 8. remain all day. == JUNE SUNDAY 11 1876 == Go to Church and down to Tannery in P.M. & out to Dr Watts in Eve'g. Hughs walks as far as Oak Bush with me. https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/d37e3b0e2e8a32b08cc16299e58c8d8a.pdf 594963557fe13ad314fb2091abba8cb4 PDF Text Text � Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. == JUNE MONDAY 12 1876 == Go to Tannery at 7. C Parsons comes over in P.M. & remains over night. We go to Royal in Eve'g & Roll 10 Pins get home at 10½ sit & talk till 12 == JUNE TUESDAY 13 1876 == Get Horse & buggy from D Waters & CP & I go to StC. He wants me to Draw for Note due on 15<u>th</u> for $2400. Crombie not do it until thursday. Says he will cash my note of $400 of TP&Co on the 1<u>st</u> July. We drive around by Queenston & crop over to Lewiston & get CP gets Chapman to sign Deed. I witness it. See F Currie & John in StC, meet Mrs. C & daughter at Pine Grove going to Thompsons. dont look at them It rains heavy & get caught in it. CP & I go to Mrs Ketchums in Eve'g. Parsons tells me this Eve'g to Keep $150 out of proceeds of Dft on Thursday. Peppler calls this Eveg & we buy the other Steer Hides he got from McCarthy today @ 46 3/4 https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/c60a32bf86301e86f37dc0a705607130.pdf 0c6674e974d352bf4843b0d9f0a52fbf PDF Text Text � Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. == JUNE WEDNESDAY 14 1876 == Go to Tannery at 9. Peppler comes over to Tannery & its & talks with Parsons & I hire Boat leaves at 11. We are to take the No 1 Steers a/c from 60 to 85 cts. Ship Bbl Oil 47½ Galls to TP&Co @ 80 cts = $38<u>00</u> Ship 50 Tann'd Hides to TP&Co order Montreal 1584<u>#</u> == JUNE THURSDAY 15 1876 == Go to Tannery at 7. <s>C Hughs comes</s> Herbert & Harvey come to Tannery to fish off Wharf this P.M. Nothing of note to day. Dont get proceeds of Dft today from J.B. https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/a68b489f7e84752d4afb2a7fd8b29036.pdf c39175d89b4a2566677f7e52c79f2615 PDF Text Text � Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. == JUNE FRIDAY 16 1876 == C Hughs comes to house at 7 & tells me about row with Mr<u>s</u> McMillan last night, he has her Father up & {fined?} $5<u>00</u> & costs. I get proceeds of Dft frm JB this noon, as follows 1 Dft on Toronto for $1500 payable to JAB act. & $842<u>50</u> in Cash. Get telegram from Scadding to go to Toronto this Eve'g. I go over & take funds with me. Ed meets me at Boat; I pay him at Hotel $49. for Insurance on Mothers House & 2000 on Tannery in Gore Mutual. == JUNE SATURDAY 17 1876 == Go to Hewitts after buying Fish tackle. Pay Hewitt for my Shoes got few weeks ago $6<u>00</u> in full to date & order another pair. He tells me about Fullmer having a piece of my Leat {Leather} Go to T.P. & Co. & pay over proceeds of Dft less $150 on Private a/c & duries $44<u>82</u>. The{y} give me cheque for $82<u>52</u> for tonight on O Extract 20 Bbls rec Thursday. I go to Hays & Co of {?} Furniture, come back on City this P.M. Expense $2<u>00</u>. https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/3b82432d9df2859f84c977d261e66dca.pdf f1b70dc43481b94405ef12b04ae6c91c PDF Text Text � Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. == JUNE SUNDAY 18 1876 == Go to Church with Wife this A.M. to Tannery in P.M. see the Noice on Mrs Courtneys lot defaced & my name on it. == JUNE MONDAY 19 1876 == Go to Tannery at 8 see Mrs C & family in Carriage at Chryslers Telegraph J Barry to send for Fleshings his man comes down to day & Takes 8 bbls 4<u>80</u> accdly {accordingly} Give Wife $10 on a/c pay Longhurst Bert & Bishop my private a/c in full to date. Jas Barry calls this Eve'g & shows me what Bruk put up on Mrs Courtneys notice in lot. I Keep the Paper. I recognize Bruks hand writing in the word "<u>alias</u>" https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/68f126f663ee6fde4cd5a481586f52d5.pdf b330198b93f427bb47d02eed970df1d2 PDF Text Text � Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. == JUNE TUESDAY 20 1876 == Go to Tannery at 7<u>10</u> nothing of importance to day M Dolan brings 50 Hides from Peppler & Shepherd pr TMcCarthy == JUNE WEDNESDAY 21 1876 == Go to Tannery at 8. remain all day. M Dolan brings 50 Hides from T McCarthy bot from Peppler & Shepherd Toronto. Harry Clarkson - written from New York. https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/5d9b4fbea632a3beca4cdaca34c46ae9.pdf 96e92218b12baaf2ea598d617e320e17 PDF Text Text � Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. == JUNE THURSDAY 22 1876 == Go to Tannery at 7. remain all day nothing of importance today == JUNE FRIDAY 23 1876 == Go to Tannery at 8. R Thorne comes in on Boat at 9<u>35</u> We go fishing after dinner, have poor luck. https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/b0b0255b35dbee28dabdd5135c6bdb6c.pdf 057f1b987251bdae590a0f746e8ca56f PDF Text Text � Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. == JUNE SATURDAY 24 1876 == Up at 3 A.M. Thorne Hubert & I go fishing no luck Get Horse & Buggy fr Waters & Thorne & I go to StC. I {?} Dft on TP&Co 3 mos for $2500. Get Sold Dft on N York for $932<u>80</u> Balance of $2445.07 Get proceeds of Dft. Draw out $4.69 overcharge on last Dft. Give it all to R Thorne at my office. I hand him back a Cheque TP&Co gave me on 17th for Toronto (& pay freight on {Sds?} for $80<u>53</u> & R Thorne hands me Cash for same. I pay Geddes $30 on a/c of Freight. Mrs Thorne comes over & they both stay & spend Sunday. == JUNE SUNDAY 25 1876 == R Thorne & I go to Church. Anne sick. Thorne & I go to see Dr. Henderson. R Thorne orders Horse & Buggy from D Waters & drives Mrs Thorne to Queenston afterwards Thorne & I drive out to 4 Mile Pond. https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/a6a838fd9ea15475733c377b3efaab92.pdf ca746b7e09d3899ff2f52431815e16d7 PDF Text Text � Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. == JUNE MONDAY 22 1876 == Breakfast at 8½. Thorne & wife go to Lewiston & back I take Boat & go to Toronto with them. Go to Hays & Co. & see about furniture I buy Wash Stand $9<u>75</u> Bureau for Ada $15.00 Stair Carpet 12 Yds. <u>12 yd</u> $1<u>00</u>, 2 Hammocks $<u>8<u>00</u></u> 4.00 Fish Tackle 65 cts Meet McArthur at T.P. & Co. they are bringing him to Settlement of some Kind. C.P. tells me, they will ose $2000 with him. I take tea at Scaddings & Gussie, Aggie George & I go to Horticultural Concert. meet Parsons & Horace Thorne get home at 10½ stay at Scaddings. == JUNE SUNDAY 23 1876 == Leave at 7 on City for home, find all right at Tannery. M Dolan goes up for balance of Hides (34) from TMcCarthy bot from Peppler & Shepherd send up 4 small Hides to J Scott to sell. 181# in all at 5 cts = $9<u>05</u> Have to pay 20 cts for Inspection Dolan hands me balance $8<u>85</u> Ada goes over on Boat to School Concert with Mrs Milloy. W{Prager?} & Pope call about Atlas I pay him $8<u>00</u> & take Atlas this settles a/c Horse runs away & break buggy. I get Blake Kerr & Boyds a/c to day $108. https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/77cfa69703a31603dcc0b730d5f9c676.pdf ef4aae990568bee38f7942acd2c504f6 PDF Text Text � Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. == JUNE WEDNESDAY 28 1876 == Go to Tannery at 8. Ada & M<u>rs</u> Milloy comes over. The Furniture comes over. Wife much pleased with it. Carpet for Stairs comes Telegraphs for Stairs Rods remain at Tannery till 7½ P.M. == JUNE THURSDAY 29 1876 == Go to Tannery at 7½. Stair Rods come over by City. When I go to dinner help Wife put Stair Rods down. Go to Tannery & stay till 7½. https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/9be420a9e622a429a01e7454c6bf92ba.pdf fc7fc80bc91dcbfa0d27970b2250d3ab PDF Text Text � Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. == JUNE FRIDAY 30 1876 == Go to Tannery at 8. D Servos delivers Gdr. of Coal. Longhursts Steam scow gets ½ ton Coal charged. Roll up & Ship for City this P.M. 150 Tann'd Hides 48<u>#</u> Lend Chas Herou $1<u>00</u> == JULY SATURDAY 1 1876 == Dominion day Go to Tannery at 8. Porter & Hughs at work. Excursions from Toronto & Buffalo. Ned Heron comes over on City, goes to Tannery & sits till Boat comes down River. he returns in her. I go with Herbert to Capt Bartletts talk about "Starling." Go up to dinner at 1<u>00</u> return to Tannery at 3, Capt Mrs Bartlett & myself go to Lewiston on Steam Yacht run up in 45 Minutes, come down in 30° {° symbol for minutes} Have 1<u>st</u> look at Royal tonight Ada & I go down & hear music https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/3dcef96c0b40f835da25353006d53fa5.pdf cbf272b0d6a5736d1de3b9dc5a023d20 PDF Text Text � Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. == JULY SUNDAY 2 1876 == Wife & I go to Church, and go back afterwards. We get a rain Storm this P.M. == JULY MONDAY 3 1876 == Go to Tannery at 7. Lizzie & Mrs Chittenden go to Buffalo on Cars. I take stage for StC, get note of TP&Co payable to myself discounted proceeds $39<u>02</u> Note is for 400 at 3 ms. Dis $6<u>98</u>, Expenses to StC $1<u>75</u> Buy Gloves for Wife $1<u>00</u>, Suspenders for Self 60 cts. Pay H Curlisk $24<u>00</u> on a/c Pay Thad S Davis of Buffalo $7<u>00</u> accdly {accordingly} on old a/c, meet him on Street with John McKeon https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/3d7d3e15b78426bd1ce1d5e1275d310e.pdf 02f20bd1d6cfa8aad9e459477578ba08 PDF Text Text � Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. == JULY TUESDAY 4 1876 == Paid Papers on a/c $10<u>00</u> Get {too faint to read?} for Blake, Kerr & Boyd $100 Coat 3<u>75</u> {umbrella?} 2<u>25</u> suspenders for Herbert 1<u>25</u> toothbrush 60 cts. Expenses $2<u>00</u> & let from TP&Co $242 to pay mens wages for June. == JULY WEDNESDAY 5 1876 == Take Boat at 7 Heavy Fog Wife & Ada at Boat. N Chittenden goes up on Boat. I go up with wife. Dont speak to Chittenden. Will Sage comes down. I begin this P.M. to get our monthly statements. I pay men off this noon. Robt Jacobs goes by Boat to Toronto & Oshawa says he will be back Tuesday. https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/1d99b24df2aa06ec3740b8bda5dcf356.pdf f06959037866c231220c113ad96fa7fe PDF Text Text � Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. == JULY THURSDAY 6 1876 == Go to Tannery at 7½. work at statements all day. <s>Gn. busi</s> Get Monthly statement off, & go to work taking Stock. Give Statements to Hamey on Boat to Mail in Toronto. {Gnat?} Storm to day & Rain == JULY FRIDAY 7 1876 == Go to Tannery at 7½. Busy at Stock all day. Get thro' this P.M. give Inventory to Abbott on the Boat to take to TP&Co also Enclose McCordicks letter about Hair. George Sims shows me a Hide with grain gone. I find pack in the {Barn Bin?} in very bad state Have Sims take it up. C Heron & Wife come in Tannery this e ve'g I show Mrs H thro Tannery. https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/d90637a78dde2cc414bc89c15dea01a0.pdf 3d3a45f1384bd89892cde65e4960822d PDF Text Text � Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. == JULY SATURDAY 8 1876 == Go to Tannery at 8. remain till noon. Get Horse & Buggy from D Waters & drive up to Parkers for River. Take Wife & Annie with me, get home at 8. Get telegram from TP&Co & ship all rough leat dry 1<u>st</u> Boat Monday Thermometer 92° in Shade today == JULY SUNDAY 9 1876 == Extremely hot. Thermometer 96° in Office in Tannery today. Wife & I go to church. I dont go out again. https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/f95fd3f4ce8f1edab08d874c898cce95.pdf 5e2dd5716907c85ae143456f7c6fbc21 PDF Text Text � Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. == JULY MONDAY 10 1876 == Very hot this A.M. go to Tannery at 8. Ship 75 Hides for City this eve'g 2358<u>#</u> ships 88 {?} for City this P.M. 2553½ <u>#</u> Dolan brings my Bureau & wash stand to day from Boat. == JULY TUESDAY 11 1876 == Go to Tannery at 8, remain all day nothing of moment to note. Mr Hughs at work finishing Harness. https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/62ef424b086f8e1b6b4a1becdf0dcbf7.pdf 18cd44e15545229bd056a213cabfff2a PDF Text Text � Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. == JULY WEDNESDAY 12 1876 == Go to Tannery at 7 remain all day nothing of moment to note == JULY THURSDAY 13 1876 == Go to Tannery at 8 remain all day - nothing of moment takes place https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/4669fab7793bf18d9ea6d68234c2ea71.pdf e720058f6793ca789f8846676ac1c020 PDF Text Text � Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. == JULY FRIDAY 14 1876 == Go to Tannery at 7<u>30</u> remain all day == JULY SATURDAY 15 1876 == Go to Tannery at 8. Get Phaeton from D Waters this P.M. I, Wife, Ada & Baby & nurse drive out to Chittendons to see Mr Smith Afterwards Wife baby Herbert {Harry?} & nurse drive out to 4 Mile Pond & fish. https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/eec61859e12382161168a31b75e88641.pdf c6c077136f84705edf1003c169b81833 PDF Text Text � Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. == JULY SUNDAY 16 1876 == Go to Church with Wife this a.m. dont go out again to day Excessively hot Thermometer 95<u>°</u> in Tannery office this P.M. == JULY MONDAY 17 1876 == Go to Tanry at 7½ make out statement of Leat. 10 cts sold & shipp'd from Tannery from Feby 3 to July 1<u>st</u> 1876, to take to Toronto. https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/9e3187a6b7a575ac7146dff5ef59a948.pdf f858d6c9fab23a851f4e103a7cce282e PDF Text Text � Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. {note month -- page may be out of place} == SEPTEMBER MONDAY 4 1876 == Go to Tannery at 8. make Estimate of monies rec'd for Augt Expenses & mail to TP&Co. Telegraph Scadding to meet me at Boat this Eve'g. Buck goes over ar 11 A.M. I go over in Eve'g take Gun with me to show Cooper. Meet EAS at Wharf. Sit up late tonight. == SEPTEMBER TUESDAY 5 1876 == Breakfast at 9. Go up to TP&Co. They dispute about my Estimates. They pay me $84 in Cash & one cheque for $55<u>81</u> & one for $30<u>60</u>. Donald Milloy & I go up & see Dr. McMichael about Mrs. Courtneys affairs. I return by City. Pay J Bishop on my return $12<u>40</u> for July Hides, ride up home with him. Alex Clark, Scott & Morrison 3 Curriers arrive. https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/2e7d7cdd6b71ac2711d4fb162e7cc8b7.pdf dc588bb07799304b0d188c99e8d9592d PDF Text Text � Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. == JULY TUESDAY 18 1876 == Go to Tannery at 7<u>30</u> A.M. Take Boat at 11 for Toronto to see T.P. & Co. take Statement of Leather - sold & shipped from Feby 3<u>rd</u> to July 1<u>st</u>, 1876. T.P. & Co. weigh up Stock in store. C.P. says after adding all up, the Stock shows $1000 over what is Charged against the Tannery, but this does not include the profits what the Tannery has made. CP tells me to wait over till tomorrow P.M. I go to Hewitt & get new pair shoes dont pay him for them. Scadding & I go out this Eve'g at 10½, sit & talk with D Milloy till 12 A.M. == JULY WEDNESDAY 19 1876 == Get up at 7½, go to TP&C<u>oy</u> see Rutledge. He tells me the losses for past 6 mos will eat up profits CP tells me they cant buy me any money, at present, will pay me the 1<u>st</u> of Augt, will give me as usual my $100 per month, & will give me every dollar of my profit on next 1<u>st</u> Jan<u>y</u>, they give me 1 Cheque dated 20<u>th</u> for $28<u>49</u> for Hides - 1 Do dated 26<u>th</u> for $70<u>56</u> for Car of Coal in May last. - They give me a memo. of the quanitity of Leat {leather} they have on hand in Toronto, & say they will send me Balance sheet by Saturday next. https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/be85ca3155ac65f1f618e702d51c57c0.pdf b749b423929327148388ac728c849aaf PDF Text Text � Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. == JULY THURSDAY 20 1876 == Go to Tannery at 8. remain all day - nothing of moment to note. Get 1 Cheque from TP&Co for $28<u>49</u> & 1 Do for $70<u>56</u>, & pay Coal a/c == JULY FRIDAY 21 1876 == I go to Buffalo via Lewiston this A.M., meet EJ Emery at Falls, go to Continental & have dinner. I return via CSRR this P.M. See Frank Martin. https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/3a421011403df3553d4d7c6ec3cd52ff.pdf ea734bf57bd401680f92d26e46e4cfe7 PDF Text Text � Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. == JULY SATURDAY 22 1876 == Go to the Tannery at 7<u>30</u> A.M. remain all day. EA Scadding & wife come over in P.M. John Ewart comes over in {engine?} Boat Scadding & wife, Ada & Clara Ewart & wife & myself go to Hop at Royal this Eve'g. Mrs Ewart gets Phaeton from D Water this P.M. 4 o'clock. Ada drives her out. == JULY SUNDAY 23 1876 == Go to Church Scadding & wife go with wife & I. We take Communion. Scadding & I go to Royal in PM, see Will Sage & Lawder. then go to Tannery. https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/f248593b093ed99400be491b337ab922.pdf ffdb81388efe7659686037b6f2428bf2 PDF Text Text � Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. ==JULY MONDAY 24 1876 == Go to Tannery at 8. Ship 82 Sds Harness to TP&Co 1326<u>#</u> Men wheel it over. I give Indy Lawder $5<u>75</u> to pay dis. on Recieval note due on 27<u>th</u> inst at Quebec Bank, - $250. Ada goes to Toronto & back. EAS & wife & Mrs Ewart go over to day. I pay J Bishop $19<u>96</u> on his Hides last month. Pay J Sandho for 14<u>#</u> Shoulder $1<u>75</u>. Miss Donovan goes to Buffalo this a.m. Capt. Bartlett pays me $1<u>00</u> he owed me in making change sometime ago. ==JULY TUESDAY 25 1876 == Go to Tannery at 8. tell D Waters not to let any one have Credit on my a/c. D Waters <s>mak</s> himself brings Horse & Phaeton round to my place at 1 P.M. says Mrs. McFarland dont want it. I tell him I dont want it, he takes it home. I dont go out driving today. https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/dbadd202c27e4ce5f7d6738abf8e594a.pdf 531695cab8496539f96196072b3a2031 PDF Text Text � Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. == JULY WEDNESDAY 26 1876 == Go to Tannery at 7½. Go to Lewiston on Boat at 9½. Dora Clark & Martha Smith come down in Boat with me & we go up to house. I dont come back to Tannery till 4, nothing of importance to day. Willard Platt orders some Harness Leat. {leather} finished. == JULY THURSDAY 27 1876 == Go to Tannery at 8. remain till noon. Agg & family leave by Chases Stage for StC & Port R. Wife, Dora & Martha come to Tannery at 5½, we ride up in Cars Get telegram from Indgers Lawder about Note, answer, Engage horse & buggy from D Waters to go to StC tomorrow https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/a1602947ee39c5d13dff77cfb6c03b1f.pdf 88ebf647439e96254d3e78e3d3636b5f PDF Text Text � Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. == JULY FRIDAY 28 1876 == Get Horse & Buggy from D Waters & take Martha Smith to StC. Have nice drive up. Go to Welland House XXX Dinner Leave for home at 4 take in 4 Mile Pond on way home X home at 7<u>45</u>. Dont go out again. Expenses $2<u>00</u>. Martha took medicine yesterday from Maria has Headache this Eve'g. == JULY SATURDAY 29 1876 == Go to Tannery at 8. Give Herbert 85 cts. Wife $2<u>00</u>, Cadet Excursion from Buffalo today. George Dorr comes down. Meet Cyrus {Dean?} on Wharf. Fisher {&?} Currier from Jordan calls for a job today Dorr, Martha Ada Wife I go to Hop at Royal tonight. https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/87a14ce06a9ece609c45a787c3b2f622.pdf 2fd626be93878633c24168c74b1e0ae5 PDF Text Text � Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. == JULY SUNDAY 30 1876 == All go to Church this A.M. Mrs Ketchums friend from New Orleans, Preaches. Dora Clark, Martha Smith, Ada & I go to Royal this Eve'g & hear Poppen Guighs Band. Get home at 10. == JULY MONDAY 31 1876 == Go to Tannery at 7 remain till noon, then up to dinner. Then back to Tannery, remain till 7. dont go out tonight https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/1a84ae80605ab241bf0daf38da489abc.pdf cc3c21eca64f20d827aebc6395e608ae PDF Text Text � Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. {repeat of previous page} == JULY SUNDAY 30 1876 == All go to Church this A.M. Mrs Ketchums friend from New Orleans, Preaches. Dora Clark, Martha Smith, Ada & I go to Royal this Eve'g & hear Poppen Guighs Band. Get home at 10. == JULY MONDAY 31 1876 == Go to Tannery at 7 remain till noon, then up to dinner. Then back to Tannery, remain till 7. dont go out tonight https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/675dc6888b29e3ea0c787cc2da46fe6d.pdf b010eb15632965f798929a1d13817992 PDF Text Text � Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. == AUGUST TUESDAY 1 1876 == Go to Tannery at 7½. Wife Baby & nurse, Dora Martha & self go over on City at 11 & return by same Boat. Pay McMillan $3<u>00</u>. Martha & Dora go up to house after returning. Maria waits at Tannery for me. We call in at John Sandho's. Meet <s>Mrs</s> {Dedicle?} at Rolands & Mrs W Ele & Mrs John C in Carriage Maria stops & speaks to Annie. We dont go out this Eve'g. == AUGUST WEDNESDAY 2 1876 == Go to Tannery at 7½, remain till Noon. Bedstead comes over from Stayrs by Boat this A.M. I put it up at noon. Go to Tannery. Coming up Tanny order Horse & Buggy from D Waters & take Dora Clark & Baby out to 4 mile Pond for drive, get back at 8<u>15</u> & take Martha out for drive return at 10 X. Maria mad at our staying so long. https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/9543601982daeee37cb2ebe019135f39.pdf df92df285f88ba600bdbc505037206b0 PDF Text Text � Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. == AUGUST THURSDAY 3 1876 == Go to Tannery at 8. I order Horse & Phaeton from D Waters for 4 O'Clk P.M. Maria drives Martha & Dora out to Chittendens & leaves them there. Then comes & drives me out to {StC?} with Baby Herbert & Lizzie Rogers. Maria loses her gloves. get home at 8. == AUGUST FRIDAY 4 1876 == Go to Tannery at 8. Rutledge comes over in <s>Rothsay</s> City this Eve'g to check bouchers, etc. forgets his Papers & balance sheet. He telegraphs for them. Lilly White & friend get left from Toronto 23 Cruickshank St. Rutledge & I telegraph to Elmira & Buffalo about O Extract. Mother Liz, Maria Ada Herbert Rutledge & I go to Royal. Poppen Guighs Concert. Tickets $3<u>50</u>. Chittendens & Annie there. We wait & see two dances. Annie C does not speak to Maria, Dora nor Martha there. Rutledge bring me from TP&Co $200 Cash & Cheque $125. 1 Do 96<u>00</u> & 1 Do 97<u>00</u> https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/52d3c4692e771bac9500ddd2e2f125e3.pdf 6a6d3c7cc8ae25f1fe752070afe072bf PDF Text Text � Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. == AUGUST MONDAY 7 1876 == Rutledge & I go to office at 8½ remain all day at work at bouchers. We both go over by City at 5. I lend Rutledge $2<u>00</u> on Boat. I go up to Horticultural Gardens & meet C Parsons, have talk about Hose, lea {leather} etc. Scadding walks down to American with me, sit awhile & talk I go to bed at 12. == AUGUST TUESDAY 8 1876 == Up at 8. Go & get shaved see Scadding. Get rubber Hose $2<u>00</u> return by City. Expenses $2<u>00</u>, order Hides & Japonica am introduced to Mrs Bruk (widow) by Mrs Willie Milloy. Wife Arthurs comes over. Go to tannery on arrival of Boat & find Hughs drunk. https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/140a249374a454d70515136865453547.pdf 76c625a0346cb40160c4ad1b06f51766 PDF Text Text � Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. == AUGUST WEDNESDAY 9 1876 == Get Horse & Buggy from Waters to go to StC. take wife. make Dft on T.P. & Co. for $1900. at 3 mos due Nov 1. I Express the procceeds {proceeds} all but 33 to TP&Co viz. $1757<u>00</u>. -- I pay Fowler for Watches and Clock $20, & get Rx. Buy Jim Holohan 1 Doz lemons 50 cts, ½ dox Oranges 25 cts. Meet Miss Haddad ( & party) at StC. C Hughs goes to Buffalo with Temperance Excursion this A.M. he is pretty sober when he starts gets drunk up there & stays over == AUGUST THURSDAY 10 1876 == Get Horse & Buggy from Waters at 11 A.M. Go to Tannery at 8. C Hughs come back on Cars at 9½ from Buffalo, still drunk. He leaves Tannery at 11<u>45</u> A.M. & dont return till after 6 P.M. , very drunk I put Jas Kerr Engineer on as Watchman tonight. I go to Clifton about Lime. see Thos. Willson & engage Lime at 25 per Bush. see Berryman on my return home Martha Smith goes up with me. Mrs. Chittenden brings her in this A.M. I put up horse at Grahams. XX Get home at 7. Find things at Tannery all right except as above. https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/c14228b9afe622cbf9cca154e3dc0fc5.pdf f3c090b98bf984666c6c82746278b139 PDF Text Text � Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. == AUGUST FRIDAY 11 1876 == Go to Tannery at 7. Find Hughs lock'd up in Room. Steve Follet comes down & talks to Hughs He promises him to stop drink & go up to Meeting & get reinstated. Jno Murphy hands me $97 from McMillan procceeds of one of two Cheques I handed him yesterday to get Cash'd, the other is for $96, which he still holds. Hughs gets reinstated tonight Jim Kerr stays on Watch tonight. {August Saturday 12 1876 missing} https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/25748004191b6014a5e1ea932b71880e.pdf 58c5c70e0bc5a3bed6fe31669ec2d241 PDF Text Text � Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. == AUGUST SUNDAY 13 1876 == Dont go to Church this A.M . Go to Royal & Tannery this Eve'g then up to J.M. Kirby's to see John Stevenson & talk till 11 Martha & I stay home from Church X == AUGUST MONDAY 14 1876 == Go to Tannery at 8. Martha starts for home I go to S Bridge with her. X I return by Boat at 4½ P.M. Go to Tannery remain till 7½, then go home. Call at Royal on my way up & see {Wismeth?} about Wire Fish line & talk with him about it https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/47c8b20a0d0e2f3bfc1cab551a3fcd0c.pdf 4f08e20380ef5bea77ca8c114623ac1a PDF Text Text � Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. {same as previous page} == AUGUST SUNDAY 13 1876 == Dont go to Church this A.M . Go to Royal & Tannery this Eve'g then up to J.M. Kirby's to see John Stevenson & talk till 11 Martha & I stay home from Church X == AUGUST MONDAY 14 1876 == Go to Tannery at 8. Martha starts for home I go to S Bridge with her. X I return by Boat at 4½ P.M. Go to Tannery remain till 7½, then go home. Call at Royal on my way up & see {Wismeth?} about Wire Fish line & talk with him about it https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/cb7cf2ac3a0754f64a6344deca72a8c8.pdf 44bddc9e2c36511ab6893860ea1a35cd PDF Text Text � Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. == AUGUST TUESDAY 15 1876 == Go to Tannery at 7½ stay all day. Write Scadding about the Insurance on Tannery, $120. Ask him to send me sample of Tobacco by parcel post. See Flemming of Lewiston about Japonian & Valonia Go to Lewiston on City - this afternoon trip. == AUGUST WEDNESDAY 16 1876 == Go to Tannery at 8. pay Webb $6<u>00</u> on a/c this month. Take 2 new packs in {Yard?} this forenoon. Take out and hang up in dry room 30 Hides this day: I call at office & get letter from Fanny Thompson. Get telegram from TP&Co to Ship McArthur 60 Hides. 2090<u>#</u> is the weight of above. https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/a3d2aa117b4af2fb8ae87e2b84a33133.pdf fa0b16028c01a146bcc2d4f28c382ad4 PDF Text Text � Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. == AUGUST THURSDAY 17 1876 == Go to Tannery at 7, meet McArthur 60 Tann'd Hides 2090<u>#</u> @ 3 cts = $627.00. Ship & go over with Leat {leather} on City. Ada goes over with me. Ned Scadding meets us on Wharf. Go up to his place to Dinner. Go to Horticultural Gardens this Eve'g Lidertafel {Liedertafel German Singing Society} in Concert meet C Parsons & Thorne there. I stay at Scaddings all night. I pay Scadding $120 for Renewal of 2 Policies on Tanning $4000 from 20<u>th</u> inst. get Rx == AUGUST FRIDAY 18 1876 == Go down to Scaddings office & see Boustead about Hose Leat {leather} He wants me to write him. Go to TP&Co. they give me two Cheques for Duties & freight in O Extract 1/45<u>46</u> & 1/44<u>65</u> . Take Boat at 2 for home. Call & pay W Hewitt $6<u>00</u> for shoes got & in full to date. Get home at 4 P.M. Take Cars at 7 for Buffalo Meet Geo McFarland & folks at Continental. spend Eve'g together https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/57fc528b82689ccfda9b9c1076435a0c.pdf d938df41634910adad10459655306ab4 PDF Text Text � Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. == AUGUST SATURDAY 19 1876 == Get up at 6. Fannie A Thompson dont come on 1<u>st</u> Train. Comes at 12<u>40</u> We have dinner & take Cars CSRR at 4 for home dont go out this Eve'g. == AUGUST SUNDAY 20 1876 == All go to Church. Maria meets Mrs Haines & Husband from Buffalo. We go to Royal in Eve'g & call on above. they walk up home with us & sit awhile https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/f2141402805925936f000c5bdc8a9b41.pdf 1418539585081fb39d9e36d6f4c96aea PDF Text Text � Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. == AUGUST MONDAY 21 1876 == Go to Tannery at 8, nothing important to day. Write Alex Clark, & Boustead. Engage Boat for Picnic tomorrow == AUGUST TUESDAY 22 1876 == Start for 4 Mile Pond in Boats with Capt Bartlett & wife at 9. Have splendid day. Catch lots of Fish & I shoot 1 Duck. Get home at 7 https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/ab93611f89c5a993dac4229579c05141.pdf 9ede2a0b5e71e29e2d55f22f3ad5a43c PDF Text Text � Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. == AUGUST WEDNESDAY 23 1876 == Go to Tannery at 8. Find C Hughs under influence of Liquor. Take him up in office. He then tells me John McMillan has been giving him Whiskey & Ginger Wine all along & coaxing him to drink. He also got Hughs to let him have fleshings for his Pigs etc. Hughs wants me to tell Follett, & he Hughs will testify against McMillan. == AUGUST THURSDAY 24 1876 == Go to Tannery at 8. Hughs all right Fannie Thompson, Ada, Wife, Baby & nurse go to Toronto on Boat. Scadding meets us at Boat. Go in Carriage to Scaddings. After dinner Ed & I go down town. I call & see Parsons at Store. Go to Horticultural Gardens at 6<u>30</u>. Mrs. Rogers goes with us. Germania Band of Buffalo give Concert. https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/1a74e2a0c8087e94a3df7e54cddc9355.pdf d3d44f8d30506b0369f38034070a9f67 PDF Text Text � Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. == AUGUST FRIDAY 25 1876 == Ed & I go down town at 9. Dont see Boustead about the Hose Leat {leather}. In TP&Co. they want me to go to StC tomorrow & draw. Take Boat at 2 P.M. for home. Garrett & 2 Miss Hewgells on Boat. Dont go out this Eve'g. Call & see Caston & Co about sole leat {leather} say they pay 4 cts for Oak backs, & would prefer buying from me. -- Hughs tells me McMillan was taken up & fined this P.M. $23<u>00</u> == AUGUST SATURDAY 26 1876 == Fannie Thompson goes with me Get Horse & Buggy from D Waters & go to St C to draw, make Dft on TP&Co 3 mos for $3200. Get 2 Dfts in Toronto & give both Dfts & procceeds to CParsons who comes over by Boat this P.M. & meets me at Tannery. He goes back on Boat. Dora Clark comes in from Chittendens this A.M. Mrs C drives her in. We dont go out this Eve'g. As I come up from Tannery notice Bruk has altered Mrs Courtneys notice again. I notify Barry. https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/70ceb5a3950ee51f15f82c73be226b2e.pdf 129e8c22204be674be1ad45639cc2361 PDF Text Text � Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. == AUGUST SUNDAY 27 1876 == Fannie Thompson Ada Dora Clark Maria & I go to English Church, Our Church being repaired. This Eve'g Fannie & I take walk to Bank. Mrs C Lizzie & Lettie at Church. == AUGUST MONDAY 28 1876 == Go to Tannery at 7½, meet Angus Morrison, Arthur & Wife on Wharf, have long talk. After dinner order to Waters Horse & Phaeton at 4 P.M. Wife & Dora go up River. Flint C. calls out to Dora Postal Card We let her out & she goes & gets it. I drive out to 4 Mile Pond after 6. See Bruk & Wall on Corner. Notice still up. https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/0ff5b8a4fd4a4dd149d43bb5ff245b9d.pdf 9462c12a25bc3b5feb321cd1ec4884b9 PDF Text Text � Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. == AUGUST TUESDAY 29 1876 == Go to Tannery at 8½ Dora Clark goes down with me. She takes Rothsay for Toronto, see Notice for Currier in Globe this A.M. meet C Dean on Wharf ride up town with him on Cars. I pay duties on Valonia $1<u>55</u> H Paffard cashes Cheque of TP&Co for me $45<u>40</u>. Maria gives Dora $6<u>00</u> accdly {accordingly}. Get telegram from IDMcs for 50 Hides immediate Begin taking out 60 Sds Sole this P.M. Lend IMLawder on Rousseaus Wharf $25<u>00</u>, to apply on Note == AUGUST WEDNESDAY 30 1876 == Dora Clark goes to Buffalo this a.m. meet J.C. Kirkpatrick wife & daughter on Cars. Pay $5.00 for Cord Wood. Send Jas Wiley by Mail (Fred Warren as Witness) a TP&Cos Cheque for $75<u>00</u> to pay note held by him of mine for Possession on Life Insurance. I receive two cheques by mail from TP&Co 1 for $75<u>00</u> & 1 for $25<u>00</u>. Uncle John returns from Pelham this Noon by Chase. https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/e384c1f9b603d36390e3fa843baa7e30.pdf 3f14bb1c006ad964f2f4e185d021b342 PDF Text Text � Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. == AUGUST THURSDAY 31 1876 == Go to Tannery at 7½. Nothing of Importance takes place today == SEPTEMBER FRIDAY 1 1876 == Go to Toronto on Rothsay NC goes over go to Shakespeare X 50, meet Scadding at office. Have lunch together go to T.P&Co then back on Rothsay Expense $3<u>00</u>, Flint C goes over. Fannie Thompson gets back from Pelham this P.M. Gets letter to start for home at once. Packs up tonight. https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/13d1c671ba856432a9407e595402bd17.pdf 04fde5ba1fb038d2e10c95153d429abe PDF Text Text � Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. == SEPTEMBER SATURDAY 2 1876 == Ada, Fannie Thompson & I go up to Lewiston. Get Fannie ticket to Chicago on Boat from McMillan $15<u>30 </u> ccdly {accordingly} remain at Tannery most of day. == SEPTEMBER SUNDAY 3 1876 == Wife & Ada go to Methodist Church. I stay at Home Stocking calls & I walk down with him. Lawder comes in. I walk to Hotel with Mrs Lawder & JMS meet Robt Dickson & have talk https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/e8d3f5f6872ddec01a5cb0087746d79d.pdf b2775ad839715f0be8b0d761c073e988 PDF Text Text � Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. {Pages for Monday, September 4, 1876 and Tuesday, September 5, 1876 are after July 17, 1876 page 104} == SEPTEMBER WEDNESDAY 6 1876 == Go to Tannery at 9. Go all over to get Cheques cashed to pay men today. only get one done. Clark & Scott drunk this A.M. Pay men off tonight C Wordan comes to office at 6. Have long talk. == SEPTEMBER THURSDAY 7 1876 == Go to Tannery at 8. Porter not at work. Drunk. Scott begins work this A.M. Old Texas begins stuffing this A.M. Worden goes up on Cars this a.m. New Girl Ellen begins work this a.m. Get telegram from IDMcCs for 60 Hides said his message & TP&Co as order'd by them. Have no Hides ready here. I go to Buffalo on Cars this eve'g to meet Worden & get gas fittings. Meet Worden at /d Wilcox 149, Carroll St Lizzie Morgan there, see Worden {Go?} on Cars at 1 A.M. https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/76ae0cc26448c1162200b7e0be96f25e.pdf 1b18c2357923c985518f8ae1ad868db1 PDF Text Text � Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. == SEPTEMBER FRIDAY 8 1876 == Go down to Toyes & Co. get 2 1½ in Elbows, & 1 Brass Stop Cock 1½ in. Get home on Cars at 9½. Meet John Jolley at Rosseaus, with Bob Best go to Bests House have dinner there. I drive up home at 12 M. remain in all day. Meet McArthur at Wharf buy 2 tickets to Buffalo & return. {the following sentence appears to have been either erased or written so faintly as to be illegible} == SEPTEMBER SATURDAY 9 1876 == Go to Tannery at 7<u>20</u>. find all right. Porter at work. receive 10 Rolls Light Hides from TP&Co to make into Russett Bridle - also 3 Sheep Skins & Curmer's {round} Knife https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/906df3afa240bec731b60db4104589e3.pdf b1fc3d29a470850dd6e5181095b75441 PDF Text Text � Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. == SEPTEMBER SUNDAY 10 1876 == Go to Church this A.M. == SEPTEMBER MONDAY 11 1876 == Go to Tannery at 8, remain all day. https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/cc63e57cbce58dfbfa5b4d7ed1f841f5.pdf beeb8e06c1a04fce135b95296740da0c PDF Text Text � Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. {pages for Tuesday September 12, 1876 and Wednesday September 13, 1876 appear to be missing} == SEPTEMBER THURSDAY 14 1876 == Go to Tannery at 8. Remain all day. == SEPTEMBER FRIDAY 15 1876 == Go to Tannery at 8.30 remain all day. https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/92768092ed659220f2576dee68624f0f.pdf fe4f3ccc2f78b75a2639df6271496f0e PDF Text Text � Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. == SEPTEMBER SATURDAY 16 1876 == Go to Tannery at 8, remain all day. Get cheque from TP&Co for $75 == SEPTEMBER SUNDAY 17 1876 == Go to Church sit up in Gallery https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/2de1f101def09220da715683c2bedc3f.pdf 3d562d0d6255d021e601e21e1de7a2af PDF Text Text � Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. == SEPTEMBER MONDAY 18 1876 == Stormy no Boat this AM Boat come in at 5 P.M. I go over in City with leat {leather} for Hamilton Fair. Get in Toronto at 9 C Parsons meet me send leat by Express to Hamilton == SEPTEMBER TUESDAY 19 1876 == Take Cars at 8<u>15</u> for Hamilton get to the Fair Grounds at 10<u>30</u> get leather placed. Take prizes on all 4 Kinds. Meet Geo Secord, & McArthur, meet Morehouse of Buffalo at Royal in Eve'g. Get back to Toronto at 12. https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/a6cc9cec445fec0f207541a0a2122330.pdf 8b8c1ae13a4386978bedd769c6557229 PDF Text Text � Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. == SEPTEMBER WEDNESDAY 20 1876 == Up at 7 go to TP&Co at 10. return by City this P.M. Bring over Curmer's Knife Blades etc, meet Ned Campbell at American. == SEPTEMBER THURSDAY 21 1876 == Go to Tannery at 8. remain all day https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/0634ac81a5cc9bd1d55653cbfb2a75bd.pdf de5bc162bb5d8ee00c53868525b783a5 PDF Text Text � Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. == SEPTEMBER FRIDAY 22 1876 == Go to Tannery at 8<u>15</u> remain all day == SEPTEMBER SATURDAY 23 1876 == Go to Tannery at 8, call in at Jim Millers have bot soda, go to Dock come up at 11 Capt Bartlett & I go to Jim Millers & have ginger ale at Worders Pump. Go to Dinner at 2 then down to Tannery & up at 5½. Call at Jims & have Ginger Ale down, en {engage?} Miss Patterson & have talk, also Miss Willson, go home at 8. https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/502f44190a5c17615bedca058d4f84f3.pdf 27bf9f2180ea4cd546ae0b51135e53a7 PDF Text Text � Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. == SEPTEMBER SUNDAY 24 1876 == Raining Get up at 6. {Katie?} down Stairs & find Ginger Ale our under Steps I open & take some. Wife & Emly go to Church. I go up & lay down on bed K {X with circle around it and two dots at 9 and 6 o'clock} == SEPTEMBER MONDAY 25 1876 == Go to Tannery at 8½ remain all day https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/a3a4aed76f3c5fc19a40c2d37673c1d0.pdf cd0d89430ddbb661c72a59d774604604 PDF Text Text � Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. == SEPTEMBER TUESDAY 26 1876 == Go to Tannery at 8½, remain all day Gave Wife $10 for House == SEPTEMBER WEDNESDAY 27 1876 == Go to Tannery at 8, remain all day. https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/f74715f5a9a1d65ba4c2f2d78f9c34ff.pdf e8392308a63bc6373a18f10c0ffe95c1 PDF Text Text � Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. == SEPTEMBER THURSDAY 28 1876 == Go to Tannery at 8. Take Cars at 10 for Buffalo. Geale goes up with me. I call at Willcox's 129 leat {leather} Roll {Sp?} X buy roll paper, return by train this Eve'g. find Telegram from CP to go to StC tomorrow to draw & meet him. == SEPTEMBER FRIDAY 29 1876 == Go to Tannery at 8. Horse & Buggy from DWaters to to StC to draw drew 2445.<u>07</u>. Get Measured for Coat & Shirts. See Lawder about Sombra Leat {leather}, also Chas Hamilton, C Parsons, meet me at Welland House at 7 We meet Jim {Caines?} there. He wants to buy Parsons interest out of Tannery. We drive home tonight https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/f14128a3d9c3c3cb8f5caff9f4778578.pdf 466aaf3e955f03b6526718e4697f8062 PDF Text Text � Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. == SEPTEMBER SATURDAY 30 1876 == {dates have been cut off} C Parsons and I go to Tannery at 9½: CP examines Stock very much pleased with it. Jas Fleming of Lewiston calls I pay him for 4 Bales Japonica & 1 Bbl Valonia $47 per City. I hand C Parsons balance of procceeds of Dft less the above $47. He hands me back $308 on a/c of Expenses for Sep. & says he will send me Cheques for $225 to Cover Rent to date & my $100. After dinner we call on Mrs Ketchum. Go to Tannery at 4 Roll up 20 Sds {sides} Harness & 10 sds Russett Bridle & Ship TP&Co +10 Hose Bretts for E Kraft & ship per City. CP goes out on City this Eve'g. Pay men part {wages?} Katie goes to Toronto this A.M. M Patterson goes over on Bells this A.M. == OCTOBER SUNDAY 1 1876 == {dates have been cut off} I go to Church with Herbert this A.M. https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/b3f57806b1fdeed6105a7263384e5165.pdf 500a78d96aa9743cac434d0e7feaa220 PDF Text Text � Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. ==OCTOBER MONDAY 2 1876 == Go to Tannery at 8. Men all working. Pay Curriers at noon. They not satisfied with wages & quit work I telegraph TP&Co to put notice in paper for Curriers ==OCTOBER TUESDAY 3 1876 == Go to Tannery at 7. Jas Barry sends team for Fleshings, they are very putrid, he pays me $3<u>00</u> accley {accordingly} for 6 Bbls leaving balance of $1<u>50</u> @ 75 cts per BBl John Bishop calls I pay his Bill for Hides for 2 last months pay $41. Pay S Sandho for his tallow in full to date https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/6c5531ef3f7bd3552da222e17f1df6e2.pdf 7eb255041ce231594e5d4590434f8fb7 PDF Text Text � Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. == OCTOBER WEDNESDAY 4 1876 == Go to Tannery at 7½ remain all day, no Curriers yet. Make out Statement for Augs<u>t</u> & Sep<u></u> to take to Toronto tomorrow. C Parsons when over last promised to send Hides at once but no Hides yet. Limes all getting empty. == OCTOBER THURSDAY 5 1876 == Go to Tannery at 8. Take City & go to Toronto about Hides. Get 3 cheques from TP&Co 1 for $40<u>78</u> & 2 for $50 each = $140<u>78</u> Go up with Scadding to tea. Then go to C Parsons & stay till 11. Parsons foot cut. stay with Scadding all night. We trade Pipes. Get letter frm Blake Kerr & Boyd that Case is set for the 20<u>th</u> at StC. Go up & see Fletcher this P.M. https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/ca15564c27756bde8fcea123b1645394.pdf 75fec4ae2520073f8d4270993aa1250a PDF Text Text � Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. == OCTOBER FRIDAY 6 1876 == Go down to City at 9, call at TP&Co, suit 2 Curriers over, Heavy lea {leather} on 90 over in Southern Belle. Capt Dick walks down with me to Belle, meet Patterson on board, have talk in Cabin. Old Patterson on board, anxious to have me go to Buffalo with him meet Curriers on board == OCTOBER SATURDAY 7 1876 == Go to Tannery at 7½. 3 Curriers begin work. Geo Scius begins scouring with them, no work in {Brum?} House for him. I go to dinner at 12. Stop in at GA Clements & get some Royal Butters,. Kirby & Gral comes in. I remain quite awhile. Call at Dave McMillans buy & pay for groceries. Call at Woodingtons & A Daveys, meet James Wiley in McMillans Store & he returns me my note of $75, given for Life Insurance, not having it at time I paid same. Dont feel well after getting home. Give Ada $10. Get Stove this A.M. for Hugh's room. "call at Webbers" https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/d448b28fdc9ab55a7013a33d62f9e069.pdf 19809f32471d2058146394d637f346a5 PDF Text Text � Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. == OCTOBER SUNDAY 8 1876 == Remain in all day == OCTOBER MONDAY 9 1876 == Go to Tannery at 7. Go over to Boat no Hides. Capt Dick shews {shows} me letter frm H.M. Hewgill asking for $25. I remain at Tannery all day https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/05294352da40516189d0419840f91ed0.pdf b0439a2d3272a8e7e4c2b94414686d80 PDF Text Text � Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. == OCTOBER TUESDAY 10 1876 == Go to Tannery at 8. Mother & I go to Toronto, on City. she goes up to Scaddings I go up & see Cassels re appoin. tomorrow at 3 P.M. for Mother to come & see him. I go up & stay at Scaddings tonight meet Old Jacob Bastedo there Dave Bastedo & wife call I sleep with Old Mr Bastedo == OCTOBER WEDNESDAY 11 1876 == Ned & I go down on City at 9 Ned goes to Caledonia at 10. We meet Beu Hadden at Depot I talk to him about Dates patent Coal Tar Burner. go up to TP&Co's CP dont want to work in any Hides at present, says he cant get them. Call at Hewitts buy Trunk for C Hughs, meet Cassie & Mother at 3 P.M. go to Blakes office, wait till 4, for Cassels remain 1 hour with him. I go & see C Parsons, ride up to Scaddings with him, have tea then to to Cassels house & consult with him, then to C Parsons & remain till 10½ then go to American & stay all night. https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/4d5d7913e9ae3c42b43747a63a7d4eb0.pdf 9c2a27bf534aef1005f1e9d10144bc68 PDF Text Text � Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. {repeat of previous page} == OCTOBER TUESDAY 10 1876 == Go to Tannery at 8. Mother & I go to Toronto, on City. she goes up to Scaddings I go up & see Cassels re appoin. tomorrow at 3 P.M. for Mother to come & see him. I go up & stay at Scaddings tonight meet Old Jacob Bastedo there Dave Bastedo & wife call I sleep with Old Mr Bastedo == OCTOBER WEDNESDAY 11 1876 == Ned & I go down on City at 9 Ned goes to Caledonia at 10. We meet Beu Hadden at Depot I talk to him about Dates patent Coal Tar Burner. go up to TP&Co's CP dont want to work in any Hides at present, says he cant get them. Call at Hewitts buy Trunk for C Hughs, meet Cassie & Mother at 3 P.M. go to Blakes office, wait till 4, for Cassels remain 1 hour with him. I go & see C Parsons, ride up to Scaddings with him, have tea then to to Cassels house & consult with him, then to C Parsons & remain till 10½ then go to American & stay all night. https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/fc0f5a9cd4e489c6904e3d3e0ebedc66.pdf cf8568d157c9781c28ee168ae9daa86c PDF Text Text � Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. == OCTOBER THURSDAY 12 1876 == Take City at 7 for home, meet T.H. Date at office. I lend him $20, till next week. go home at noon find Wife has moved Bedroom down stairs == OCTOBER FRIDAY 13 1876 == Go to Tannery at 8½. Wife goes to Buffalo on train. I give her $4<u>25</u> accley. {accordingly} Receive from RP&Co 20 Rolls light Hides to be made in R {Russett} Bridle. I ship TP&Co 11 Rolls 55 heavy Tanned Hides 2028<u>#</u>, overruns 2<u>#</u> pr Hide. Henry McMurray & wife leave for home on Boat. Jim Scallion calls at Tannery to see me. Wife returns at 6 P.M. Hughs goes down in Slip this P.M. to put Rose on Water Pipe. too Cold, he dont succeed Pay Dan Servos $20 on a/c load Coal at Tannery delivered about July last leaving balance of $21 on same https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/ac8a9061502240252c0b4d9b335a7fe4.pdf a00a7d3755e31f469f0523821572735c PDF Text Text � Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. == OCTOBER SATURDAY 14 1876 == Go to Tannery at 8. nothing of importance to day, at Tannery I take Stage for StCaths to see Lawder about trial with Bruk on the 20 prox. He remembers all I want to know. I take the 2 Shirts Carlisle sent back. They are to send me others. I pick out Cloth for Pea Jacket. I buy Gloves for Ada $1<u>00</u> I return by Stage at 3. very cold, F ABleleuch & A Cox come down. == OCTOBER SUNDAY 15 1876 == Go to Church this AM Dont go out again today Hughs calls at 1 Hands me 2 telegrams from TP&Co, one to ship 20 Hides to McArthurs & 1 to Draw on them for $100 & pay Blake, Kerr & Boyd. The telegram came last night. https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/2d2cf4170a35248569fc8f468c96192b.pdf 3305615074e6f947526d294365224f39 PDF Text Text � Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. == OCTOBER MONDAY 16 1876 == Go to Tannery at 8. Ship to McArthur 20 Tanned Hides 763<u>#</u> @ 30 cts $228<u>90</u> Pay WH Chrysler on a/c $6<u>00</u> & get same credited on Bill. Get telegram <s>to ship</s> from TP&Co to ship McArthur 75 Tannd Hides == OCTOBER TUESDAY 17 1876 == Go to Tannery at 8½. nothing of importance to day. Thorntons son gets 20 Bus Hair for Mrs Milloy. Hughs sprains his Ancle {ankle} this P.M. Bruk supoenas My Mother & all the Grocers to day per Tom McClellan to attend at StC in Friday. Wife & Ada comes down to Tannery this Eve'g. https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/e0f971495ce083bb872f52546837c84f.pdf bb80964e3fad643d20d9609ce0f768c9 PDF Text Text � Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. == OCTOBER WEDNESDAY 18 1876 == Lovely day Go to Tannery at 8. Hughs Ancle {ankle} better. Bill Teuch comes over on Boat. We tan leat {leather} this P.M. to Roll up tomorrow A.M. to ship McA {McArthur} == OCTOBER THURSDAY 19 1876 == Go to Tannery at 8. Ship McArthur 15 Rolls 74 Tann'd Hides 2437<u>#</u> @ 30 cts = $731<u>10</u>. ship RP&Co 6 Bundles Roundings {Rounding: A process in leather finishing where the edges of the leather are beveled or rounded to create a smooth and even edge. In this case it likely applies to the excess material rounded off} 1209<u>#</u> Mother, Uncle John & Geo Scius & myself take Stage & go to StC, to attend trial tomorrow before Proudfoot. Walter Cassels comes by Train in the Eve'g. have consultation up in room after tea. We all stop at Welland House. I stay up late with Sergent OKeefe & {Grant?} https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/f4af162f03da1e399b18cb07f50697aa.pdf cf1e5e93a0904d58318a1d3c579bb069 PDF Text Text � Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. {page with October Friday 21 1876 and Saturday 22 1876 is missing} == OCTOBER SUNDAY 22 1876 == Go to Tannery at 8½ & remain all day. == OCTOBER MONDAY 23 1876 == Go to Tannery at 8. Rec from Thos McCarthy 49 No 1 Hides 3056<u>#</u> = 6 3/4 = $206<u>28</u> 1 No 2 58 = 5 3/4 = 3<u>33</u> https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/859553be80be76bbb248aa6785e7be8e.pdf db86aa4149713453624b7e72c90298f5 PDF Text Text � Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. == OCTOBER TUESDAY 24 1876 == Go to Tannery. Stop at Geo Clements on way up. We decide to go to Centennial together, after dinner go to Tannery & remain till 6½. == OCTOBER WEDNESDAY 25 1876 == Go to Tannery at 8 & <s>remain all day</s> take Boat for Toronto. Go up to Blakes office & see Fletcher & Cassels. They feel as good as I do over the result of trial, stay at American tonight. https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/138d1a0e131aa3a6c6d918bba3a6e244.pdf c5804ebf8e8973e8d2fba4c84b29cc71 PDF Text Text � Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. == OCTOBER THURSDAY 26 1876 == Up at 7. Breakfast& go up to Scaddings office then to town & down to TS Tiers Store. Have hot words with Trus. Ed Scadding with me. Go to TP&Co tell CP about it. Pay Hewitt for Iow Trunk $4<u>25</u> C Parsons down to American this Eve'g Stays till 11½ get 5 <u>#</u> Tobbacco {tobacco} from Scadding @ $1<u>00</u> per #. dont pay him. Receive from TP&Co Cheque for $75 at their office: == OCTOBER FRIDAY 27 1876 == Return from Toronto this a.m. <s>Go to Tannery at 8.</s> Get Harness ready to ship tomorrow. <s>Mrs</s> The Str {steamer} Magnet aground at Queens Whf {wharf} as we come out. Pull her off. Mrs. Algier from Ashtubula Ohio, gets on our boat from the Magnet. I talk with her all the way over. https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/b8c036e77b39dc387b9f37149e08098f.pdf d6170d3545f373fd88deeaff8e95f860 PDF Text Text � Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. == OCTOBER SATURDAY 28 1876 == Ship TP&Co this a.m. "the last trip of the City" 25 Rolls 25/2 Harness back 2832<u>#</u> 1 Bundell Seraps 155 .24 = 131<u>#</u> == OCTOBER SUNDAY 29 1876 == Go to Church this A.M. <s>don</s> go to Tannery in P.M. https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/734a2ee4d8a258b68a3729ac23a9cf90.pdf 9f999eaf65f1b8ee045c347b31063f3c PDF Text Text � Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. == OCTOBER MONDAY 30 1876 == Go to Tannery at 7½. Meet C Parsons about going to Centennial, remain at Tannery all day. Str {steamer} City comes over from Toronto this noon. Capt Dick & I spend Eve'g at Capt Bartletts & have oysters, stay till near 12. == OCTOBER TUESDAY 31 1876 == Go to Tannery at 8. remain all day. Str City starts for Charlotte at 6 A.M. I https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/d49bc7c67009d746dcd81e8853b76290.pdf 8d76aaa1b8fa4ca55d16a494a115d547 PDF Text Text � Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. {repeat of previous page} == OCTOBER MONDAY 30 1876 == Go to Tannery at 7½. Meet C Parsons about going to Centennial, remain at Tannery all day. Str {steamer} City comes over from Toronto this noon. Capt Dick & I spend Eve'g at Capt Bartletts & have oysters, stay till near 12. == OCTOBER TUESDAY 31 1876 == Go to Tannery at 8. remain all day. Str City starts for Charlotte at 6 A.M. I https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/12f5b981117b9b2ff1db3b0ca71ee664.pdf 57c33cc4cc9a8f16da6a3ce27dc34b44 PDF Text Text � Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. {repeat of previous page and of one before that} == OCTOBER MONDAY 30 1876 == Go to Tannery at 7½. Meet C Parsons about going to Centennial, remain at Tannery all day. Str {steamer} City comes over from Toronto this noon. Capt Dick & I spend Eve'g at Capt Bartletts & have oysters, stay till near 12. == OCTOBER TUESDAY 31 1876 == Go to Tannery at 8. remain all day. Str City starts for Charlotte at 6 A.M. I https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/8db1bd6f3d43a840cf72ecdb0f6d37e6.pdf bbbe3e3f7e1bf0e7a34a5f346425e4f8 PDF Text Text � Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. == NOVEMBER WEDNESDAY 1 1876 == Go to Tannery at 7½ & remain all day == NOVEMBER THURSDAY 2 1876 == Go to Tannery at 8 & remain all day https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/15b5bfa47be7b2bfe53be41c6b183edb.pdf 3de5867a913f1219101d77d3fc7d7e07 PDF Text Text � Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. == NOVEMBER FRIDAY 3 1876 == Go to Tannery at 8. remain all day. Get letter from R Thorne saying Parsons has gone north Duck Shooting. I decide not to go to the Centennial == NOVEMBER SATURDAY 4 1876 == Go to Tannery at 8. Willie Rosseau comes up to house to Enquire about party in Philidelphia. {Philadelphia} They all start for Centennial on train. I remain at Tannery all day. Geale goes Duck Shooting up the River & takes my Decoys wants me to go, but I dont. https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/77df1daa2a7ddc441a1dba6e86bb3559.pdf b0ff9e9570f4a043c8bd8a70e944510d PDF Text Text � Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. == NOVEMBER WEDNESDAY 1 1876 == Go to Tannery at 7½ & remain all day == NOVEMBER THURSDAY 2 1876 == Go to Tannery at 8 & remain all day https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/ec02fe46af84a9b8dc7371ce994610da.pdf bf1575a1ae5cd2cb779390bd883647a0 PDF Text Text � Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. {repeat of previous page} == NOVEMBER WEDNESDAY 1 1876 == Go to Tannery at 7½ & remain all day == NOVEMBER THURSDAY 2 1876 == Go to Tannery at 8 & remain all day https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/de198fc1f42632a8a145b2b01944c21f.pdf 3ae7105a51b854afa761736b30521e61 PDF Text Text � Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. {page for November Friday 3 1876 and November Saturday 4 1876 missing) == NOVEMBER SUNDAY 5 1876 == Go to Church, in P.M. up at Grals quarters he is not at home. I go home. Take Ginger Ale & dont go out again. == NOVEMBER MONDAY 6 1876 == Go to Tannery at 8. Go to dinner at 12, stop in at JT Kirbys - Coal Hole - dont get home till 4. Go to Tannery again then up Town, meet Willie Watt, he goes home with me, & goes in. I speak very cross to Wife, & tell Willie all about Flint Curries wife. etc. etc. & what the Chittendens said about him at Hop last summer to Dora Clark. https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/7e01f95d3e38ee8583d452aab19ddefe.pdf 8251f98bc014c5600a2121b4f798474c PDF Text Text � Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. == NOVEMBER TUESDAY 7 1876 == Quite Sick & remain at home all day. Herbert brings telegram from Parsons about {Beuus?} Hand I answer & tell him to send him == NOVEMBER WEDNESDAY 8 1876 == Still sick. Herbert brings Dft on me from McDonough & James Toronto for $14<u>25</u>, it comes thro' Exps office I give him the money to pay it. Also Dft from Lyman Bro<u>s</u> on TP&Co for $125<u>86</u> which I sign & return to them. https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/0b2fa27ff44ed6da91d4ef039ab562cf.pdf 877037e966104c69e2c821aa8bd7f18f PDF Text Text � Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. == NOVEMBER THURSDAY 9 1876 == Still sick & not able to go to Tannery ==NOVEMBER FRIDAY 10 1876 == Still quite sick & dont go to Tannery https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/6b37f4823607d58d8b99d077b43ff4f3.pdf e1f6249deb4de433d2e967a1093d4cd9 PDF Text Text � Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. (page missing for November Saturday 11 1876 and November Sunday 12 1876} == NOVEMBER MONDAY 13 1876 == Go to Tannery at 9. C Hughs calls at the House for me. remain all day, at Tannery. Dont feel at all well == NOVEMBER TUESDAY 14 1876 == Go to Tannery at 7½. Ship 10 Rolls 102 3ds Harness Leat {leather} to TP&Co Toronto 1545<u>#</u> https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/a8fc146fe716d15410e561f23bd8b6bb.pdf 7bdc805eb806078ea1df4189f4b763fb PDF Text Text � Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. {page missing for November Wednesday 15 1876 and November Thursday 16 1876} == NOVEMBER FRIDAY 17 1876 == Go to Tannery at 8. remain all day == NOVEMBER SATURDAY 18 1876 == Go to Tannery 7½, & remain <s>all day</s> till 2 P.M. Get Horse & Phaeton from D Waters & drive Wife Ada & baby up River. Meet Miss Brown & another young lady on horse back. Young lady & Saddle turns. She gets off. I tighten up girth & help her on again. https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/5a15619634e15384def8bd61703053d3.pdf 97416e47c4befb12a29ab5db7ff98145 PDF Text Text � Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. {repeat of previous page} == NOVEMBER FRIDAY 17 1876 == Go to Tannery at 8. remain all day == NOVEMBER SATURDAY 18 1876 == Go to Tannery 7½, & remain <s>all day</s> till 2 P.M. Get Horse & Phaeton from D Waters & drive Wife Ada & baby up River. Meet Miss Brown & another young lady on horse back. Young lady & Saddle turns. She gets off. I tighten up girth & help her on again. https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/ff716f4340b6e9315009c3597297ad33.pdf 2e6b381fb4c650f44cd2858819da7448 PDF Text Text � Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. == NOVEMBER SUNDAY 19 1876 == Go to church with Wife. this A.M. Call at Mrs Ketchums this Eve'g. Raining all day. == NOVEMBER MONDAY 20 1876 == Go to Tannery at 7. Go to Buffalo on Cars. Mrs. Ketchum goes up. Date's Burner arrives by train this a.m. also 60 Hides from Pepler & Shephard they are quite wet & fall short by our scale weight 37<u>#</u> Invoice weight 4142, our weight 4105<u>#</u>. I buy 58 ft 1 1/4 hose Pope. 30 ft 1 in Steam hose & couplings & Fittings from TToyr & Co, Expenses $2<u>65</u> Duties on hose $1<u>25</u>. Do on Fittings $1<u>00</u> Get letter from TP&Co Enclosing cheque for $70. https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/cb5a198f20f428e2ce18307d019739a7.pdf 47e80b778f2ac9185c589f0144870cda PDF Text Text � Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. {repeat of previous page} == NOVEMBER SUNDAY 19 1876 == Go to church with Wife. this A.M. Call at Mrs Ketchums this Eve'g. Raining all day. == NOVEMBER MONDAY 20 1876 == Go to Tannery at 7. Go to Buffalo on Cars. Mrs. Ketchum goes up. Date's Burner arrives by train this a.m. also 60 Hides from Pepler & Shephard they are quite wet & fall short by our scale weight 37<u>#</u> Invoice weight 4142, our weight 4105<u>#</u>. I buy 58 ft 1 1/4 hose Pope. 30 ft 1 in Steam hose & couplings & Fittings from TToyr & Co, Expenses $2<u>65</u> Duties on hose $1<u>25</u>. Do on Fittings $1<u>00</u> Get letter from TP&Co Enclosing cheque for $70. https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/c9da5654eaf2cd6880bd6f74b7f325ad.pdf ffe3f54d9d56db8e48e1452cb869bd42 PDF Text Text � Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. == (NOVEMBER - Month covered by page flattener} TUESDAY 21 1876 == Go to Tannery at 7. Work all day, Cutting Gas Pipe & fittings arrive. Str {Steamer} City arrives at 3 P.M. Capt Dick comes to Tannery & stays till 6. We wait up town till Cars arrive. Garrett & Miss Hewgill come down also Mrs Ketchum. I go home & dont go out again this Eve'g. I telegraph TP&Co to send Iron Tank at once. get Dft from Crombie this eve'g 1 for $1000 & 1 for $855<u>84</u> proceeds of Dft on TP&Co of $1900, forward same by Mail to TP&Co this a.m. & Register Str {Steamer} City of Toronto arrives at 3 P.M. from Charlotte to lay up. == NOVEMBER WEDNESDAY 22 1876 == Go to Tannery at 7 Enclose $8<u>72</u> to JF MacKlein for Rolling last Sole Leat {Leather} in Sept 10<u>th</u>/76. Mr Nash calls to see me about Keeping the a/c's etc.. Capt Dick calls. Pay D McMillan $2<u>50</u> for groceries to date & take Rx. Capt Dick calls after dinner & stays all the afternoon Lend Mrs Ketchum $12<u>00</u> to be {ret.?} in a few days https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/1a4c3fb6ab80483623303c41ddc8bc30.pdf 04b15df4ca9d86bbcf43a7e3590c0c87 PDF Text Text � Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. == NOVEMBER THURSDAY 23 1876 == Go to Tannery at 8. Capt Dick calls at 9, & stays all morning. M<u>r</u> Nash comes at 10 & begins fileing Invoices remains till 3 P.M. Capt Dick calls after dinner & stays till 4½ P.M. We go over to Boat & see McMillan. Work to day fixing Gas Pipes == NOVEMBER FRIDAY 24 1876 == Go to Tannery at 8. M<u>r</u> Nash comes up at 10 & stays till 3 P.M. Fileing Invoices. Capt Dick walks down to Tannery with me & takes Cars for StC, says he will be back tomorrow, {Capt then?} hands on the Boat leave for home this a.m. L Manifold is to meet Capt Dick at StC I work nearly all day fixing Gas Pipes. https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/c2dd7e79d80509065d6a5af619fc0284.pdf b80a9a31881af9c2388e59561a0e80b6 PDF Text Text � Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. == {NOVEMBER Partly obscured by flattening tool} SATURDAY 25 1876 == Go to Tannery at 7. Borrow 1 Bbl Lime from JT Kirby, to be returned Monday. Get letter from Crude P oil Co & Invoice of Tar. Get cheque from TP&Co for $80<u>40</u> on a/c of CSRR freight. Get 6 Empty Sale Bbls from D McMillan & 4 from Woodington. Tell C Hughs I intend paying him $10 per week this month & in future. Get Globe {Glove?} Calves & 3/8 Elbows & Is {invoices?} from Toyr & Co per Cars tonight. Get Invoice of Coal Tar this P.M. Lend JBGeale 25 this Eve'g. Get Salt Bbls 6 froom McMillan & 4 from Woodington. Hear Hides have gone up a cent by # in StC today Pay Geddes Freight $82<u>45</u> per cheque & cash Get cheque from TP&Co this P.M. for $80<u>40</u> for CSRR freight. == NOVEMBER SUNDAY 26 1876 == Snowing & wet this a.m. Wife & I go to church. M<u>r</u> Campbell gives out there will be no church this P.M. if storm continues. Get 2 Duck & 1 3/4 in Glove Calves from TToyr & Co & some 3/8 Elbows https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/b55766a36c79a8104734b0a770759cc9.pdf 6f893c8bfc65a3c29abccff44657e398 PDF Text Text � Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. =={Dates are cut off but are on the repeated next page NOVEMBER MONDAY 27 1876} == Go to Tannery at 7½. Mr Nash comes at 10. Finishes Invoice Books this P.M. I pay him $4<u>00</u> on a/c of 3 days work @ $2<u>00</u> pr day. J.T. Kirby & Geale come in & tell us Hamilton & sons of Toronto are coming here to start business in Steel Works. Work at Gas Pipes all day. Cars change time this Am. leave here at 8<u>40</u> A.M. & R_ o 6 P.M. =={Dates are cut off but are on the repeated next page NOVEMBER TUESDAY 28 1876} == Go to Tannery at 8. Work at Gas Pipes etc. Kirby & Geale come down again. I stay at work all day. Go home at 6 3/4 P.M. Effie Milloy spends Eve'g takes dinner at my place I give her 1<u>st</u> lesson on Guitar & see her home. Write H Carson today. Get letter from EJ Emery to go to B on Thursday, answer cant go. Lend Mrs Courtney $1<u>00</u>. 2 Cars containing 4 {Bbls cut off on this page, shown on next page} Extract arrives this a.m. C Get cheque from TP&Co for 69<u>08</u> to pay Dfts. on Coal Tar 56 Bbls https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/898e5534c3192df41f712d69db26821d.pdf 4078902c2dd6e10b2d408579457a8781 PDF Text Text � Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. == NOVEMBER MONDAY 27 1876 == Go to Tannery at 7½. Mr Nash comes at 10. Finishes Invoice Books this P.M. I pay him $4<u>00</u> on a/c of 3 days work @ $2<u>00</u> pr day. J.T. Kirby & Geale come in & tell us Hamilton & sons of Toronto are coming here to start business in Steel Works. Work at Gas Pipes all day. Cars change time this Am. leave here at 8<u>40</u> A.M. & R_ o 6 P.M. == NOVEMBER TUESDAY 28 1876 == Go to Tannery at 8. Work at Gas Pipes etc. Kirby & Geale come down again. I stay at work all day. Go home at 6 3/4 P.M. Effie Milloy spends Eve'g takes dinner at my place I give her 1<u>st</u> lesson on Guitar & see her home. Write H Carson today. Get letter from EJ Emery to go to B on Thursday, answer cant go. Lend Mrs Courtney $1<u>00</u>. 2 Cars containing 4 Bbls Extract arrives this a.m. C Get cheque from TP&Co for 69<u>08</u> to pay Dfts. on Coal Tar 56 Bbls https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/3804d8d9f88a5758e7181e82036a4d24.pdf 3008a2edc4c56ecc68dc6417ef477f3a PDF Text Text � Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. {repeat of previous two pages} == NOVEMBER MONDAY 27 1876 == Go to Tannery at 7½. Mr Nash comes at 10. Finishes Invoice Books this P.M. I pay him $4<u>00</u> on a/c of 3 days work @ $2<u>00</u> pr day. J.T. Kirby & Geale come in & tell us Hamilton & sons of Toronto are coming here to start business in Steel Works. Work at Gas Pipes all day. Cars change time this Am. leave here at 8<u>40</u> A.M. & R_ o 6 P.M. == NOVEMBER TUESDAY 28 1876 == Go to Tannery at 8. Work at Gas Pipes etc. Kirby & Geale come down again. I stay at work all day. Go home at 6 3/4 P.M. Effie Milloy spends Eve'g takes dinner at my place I give her 1<u>st</u> lesson on Guitar & see her home. Write H Carson today. Get letter from EJ Emery to go to B on Thursday, answer cant go. Lend Mrs Courtney $1<u>00</u>. 2 Cars containing 4 Bbls Extract arrives this a.m. C Get cheque from TP&Co for 69<u>08</u> to pay Dfts. on Coal Tar 56 Bbls https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/600c44d9387eb2b4ba3536778225853d.pdf 933f771ca1aae08bf785f05bd722e248 PDF Text Text � Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. == NOVEMBER WEDNESDAY 29 1876 == Go to Tannery at 8. Coal Tar 56 Bbls arrive this a.m. Pay duties on Pump $1<u>05</u> New Tank arrives from Toronto Receive 6 BBls Lime from L {Clerures?} N Falls. Receive 62 Hides pr Cars from Pepler & Shephard & 12 Bales Japonica from T.P. & Co. Get letter from D Milloy about M<u>rs</u> C & McMichaels == NOVEMBER THURSDAY 30 1876 == Go to Tannery at 7, remain all day. C Parsons come by train this Eve'g. Very stormy. We sit up quite late. https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/85ab307bbf00cedfda2feb185dcad4bb.pdf 1d142c227bc56b1ce6ba58f955570f3b PDF Text Text � Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. == DECEMBER FRIDAY 1 1876 == Go to Tannery at 9, take lunch down & remain all day. Sims & Curriers drunk. We call in on way down & pay Mr Kirby $91<u>80</u> duties on 40 Bbls Extract, receive cheque from C Parsons for 150. 2 cheques for $75 ea so CP says when next he comes over == DECEMBER SATURDAY 2 1876 == C Parsons & I go to StC on Cars. We make Dft on T.P. & Co. for $3200. Com<u>n</u> & Dis $69<u>07</u> Get procceeds $3130<u>97</u> & hand CP - he gives me $274 to apply on Tannery Expenses. Geo Woods orders from me 2 Sds Harness I return at 6 P.M. by train CP leaves at 1 P.M. CP & I go to StC in Cars. https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/89c4ae951abefff3e11a1a32e99dd4f7.pdf 833cf7b33fb263c9fe585a093a17fa8f PDF Text Text � Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. == {DECEMBER covered by flattening tool} TUESDAY 5 1876== Pay T Blair 10<u>00</u> on a/c Temple leave on Cars Mr Kirby pays me $6<u>00</u> rebait {rebate} for Duties in {Ext?} == DECEMBER WEDNESDAY 6 1876 == At Tannery all day Kirby calls https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/c49d773d71deb6b51597ca1558b4b90a.pdf e27fba82c159865e2175a9b888c7ece6 PDF Text Text � Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. {repeat of previous page} == {DECEMBER covered by flattening tool} TUESDAY 5 1876== Pay T Blair 10<u>00</u> on a/c Temple leave on Cars Mr Kirby pays me $6<u>00</u> rebait {rebate} for Duties in {Ext?} == DECEMBER WEDNESDAY 6 1876 == At Tannery all day Kirby calls https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/2b7b3cc88deae24727baa009023374e8.pdf 8656bde3c9d75879fcbd6ff02b02d3ed PDF Text Text � Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. {repeat of previous two pages} == DECEMBER {TUE covered by flattening tool} SDAY 5 1876== Pay T Blair 10<u>00</u> on a/c Temple leave on Cars Mr Kirby pays me $6<u>00</u> rebait {rebate} for Duties in {Ext?} == DECEMBER WEDNESDAY 6 1876 == At Tannery all day Kirby calls https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/e8402605349919a668eb71b15ca40da8.pdf 5c7fcaeaaef8e811fe652f06dbb33c6d PDF Text Text � Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. == DECEMBER THURSDAY 7 1876 == JR Kirby & Geale calls & talks about RR notes. Pay Woodington 15<u>00</u> on a/c Get 50 cts {peat?} Shingles for C Parson == DECEMBER FRIDAY 8 1876 == F {Date?} arrives at Tannery at 3½ P.M. We begin to {fix?} for 1 {?} Snow storm Bitter Cold Tonight, Jim Brown comes to work at 4 P.M. https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/92c5d1a2aaf39bc8893641cfb56a78e5.pdf 20d504bdf614fd78b9cc2074ce17ebb8 PDF Text Text � Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. == DECEMBER SATURDAY 9 1876 == {Fearful - see next page word covered by flattening tool} cold & Stormy all day Work all day at Burner Bitter cold all day no steam in Tannery Get 1 Cord Wood from J McMillan. Jim Brown working all day == DECEMBER SUNDAY 10 1876 == Bitter Cold Wife & I go to Church. F Date goes to Averys I go to Tannery in P.M. Jim Brown working there at Engine https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/6e397823e6e75a8ad16abca9f5aa30ea.pdf 7f2aeb43a6b27812e760633dd4fea474 PDF Text Text � Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. {repeat of previous page with flattening tool not obstructing word} == DECEMBER SATURDAY 9 1876 == Fearful cold & Stormy all day Work all day at Burner Bitter cold all day no steam in Tannery Get 1 Cord Wood from J McMillan. Jim Brown working all day == DECEMBER SUNDAY 10 1876 == Bitter Cold Wife & I go to Church. F Date goes to Averys I go to Tannery in P.M. Jim Brown working there at Engine https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/da007ca2cbc31a5545e48cd27441155f.pdf 52aa276130acb5d80af718a120e681f4 PDF Text Text � Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. {repeat of previous two pages} == DECEMBER SATURDAY 9 1876 == Fearful cold & Stormy all day Work all day at Burner Bitter cold all day no steam in Tannery Get 1 Cord Wood from J McMillan. Jim Brown working all day == DECEMBER SUNDAY 10 1876 == Bitter Cold Wife & I go to Church. F Date goes to Averys I go to Tannery in P.M. Jim Brown working there at Engine https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/3ec286f51c96541cdcca2ce286017fa5.pdf 9dbd87d2d19cb626a992b8e3050eac74 PDF Text Text � Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. == DECEMBER MONDAY 11 1876 == Try Burner today it dont work satisfactory. Date stays till dark. It stops working after date leaves. Prosser goes on to watch tonight. Geo Cummings works part of day. Brown works all day & quits tonight == DECEMBER TUESDAY 12 1876 == Go to Tannery at 8 find Every thing in a Mess & burner not working. Go after Date to {Plumbs?}. Date comes down cant make it go. I abandon it, & make wood fire. Date says he wull send another Burner. & the castings {pc.?} will not cost me a cent, meaning Burners etc this Expenses Prosser dont watch tonight weather so moderate https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/dd29358cd8210165aa1b67c083b94851.pdf 84096dfef0d45dc2c9c3067646f844d1 PDF Text Text � Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. {repeat of previous page} == DECEMBER MONDAY 11 1876 == Try Burner today it dont work satisfactory. Date stays till dark. It stop working after date leaves. Prosser goes on to watch tonight. Geo Cummings works part of day. Brown works all day & quits tonight == DECEMBER TUESDAY 12 1876 == Go to Tannery at 8 find Every thing in a Mess & burner not working. Go after Date to {Plumbs?}. Date comes down cant make it go. I abandon it, & make wood fire. Date says he wull send another Burner. & the castings {pc.?} will not cost me a cent, meaning Burners etc this Expenses Prosser dont watch tonight weather so moderate https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/8219c8082c465896f0d773504996a589.pdf 972a58750673c9785cc0171d1b583cad PDF Text Text � Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. {repeat of two previous pages} == DECEMBER MONDAY 11 1876 == Try Burner today it dont work satisfactory. Date stays till dark. It stop working after date leaves. Prosser goes on to watch tonight. Geo Cummings works part of day. Brown works all day & quits tonight == DECEMBER TUESDAY 12 1876 == Go to Tannery at 8 find Every thing in a Mess & burner not working. Go after Date to {Plumbs?}. Date comes down cant make it go. I abandon it, & make wood fire. Date says he wull send another Burner. & the castings {pc.?} will not cost me a cent, meaning Burners etc this Expenses Prosser dont watch tonight weather so moderate https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/a8248d93ff64496374661b118ad3f32d.pdf 41b2ce59e4ffe77bf2af2e5bcbf04a21 PDF Text Text � Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. == DECEMBER WEDNESDAY 13 1876 == Weather soft Go to Tannery, find Car of coal there for me, a large load. Geo Cummings, Hughs & myself & Prosser busy at Boiler & Furnace all day till 5 P.M. get steam up. Jim Longhurst calls at my House at 8 & tells me Hughs must go to StC tomorrow to give evidence in Re Jno McMillan. New Currier sent by TP&Co comes today from Brooklin == DECEMBER THURSDAY 14 1876 == Go to Tannery at 7 Stay all day meet Hughs on road to StC. Two new Curriers come from Fergus. TP&Co send them Ship 6 Backs 68½<u>#</u> to E Peach send Invoice to T.P. & Co. Prosser goes on to watch. I tell him the heat to Keep up. Hughs does not come home from StC tonight. Rack with Leat {leather} falls in Dry Room this Eve'g. no steam on. Pay Geddes $150 cheque of TP&Co this day for Freight. Amelia {Mars?} calls tonight. I see Fleming & Deal at {Webbers?} as I go home this Eve'g. https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/fb261cabd1afd66557cf53219713c898.pdf bc85ffe45fd19297b3eb31b0629f0981 PDF Text Text � Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. == DECEMBER FRIDAY 15 1876 == very cold Go to Tannery at 7. Find Prosser has Kept up too much heat & injured 15 Backs that were tannying. I put Bullock & mate on to scouring this a.m. Get Pine Table from Canochan this A.M. n Geo Suirs watches tonight == DECEMBER SATURDAY 16 1876 == Go to Tannery at 7. Geo Suirs still there. Clock marked all night I remain at Tannery all day I stop old Grundy working at noon Parker begins skivering after dinner. Barry comes to office & Supoenas me to Mrs Courtneys trial on Tuesday. I lend Barry for Mrs Courtney to pay 4 Witness fees $10. https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/5e930ef6297c02102ed5dc7d40b1e721.pdf 5ee1d31f0d30f68bf8bc4dfe15fac524 PDF Text Text � Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. == DECEMBER SUNDAY 17 1876 == Dont get up till 10½ dont go to Church Wife goes. I go to Tannery at 12. find all right Geo Cummings runs Steam till 12. I stay till 4 P.M. & G Suirs stays till Watchman comes on. Clock stops last night at 9½. I wind her up this P.M. Hughs gets home at 4. been away since Thursday A.M. Barry calls at 6 at house. Mrs Courtney at 8½. I lend her for Fare to StC & back $1<u>50</u>. == DECEMBER MONDAY 18 1876 == Get to Tannery at 7½. Find Hughs there. He looks hard. I dont say anything to him or scold him about his spree at StC. I roll up Leat {leather} for Toronto & Hamilton. Hughs goes up town at noon says he got a Glass of Whiskey at Doyles. https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/744502268cbeb63cc871905176d49c3c.pdf d843772d06ac02ed4d6c9704d2110c51 PDF Text Text � Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. {repeat of previous page} == DECEMBER SUNDAY 17 1876 == Dont get up till 10½ dont go to Church Wife goes. I go to Tannery at 12. find all right Geo Cummings runs Steam till 12. I stay till 4 P.M. & G Suirs stays till Watchman comes on. Clock stops last night at 9½. I wind her up this P.M. Hughs gets home at 4. been away since Thursday A.M. Barry calls at 6 at house. Mrs Courtney at 8½. I lend her for Fare to StC & back $1<u>50</u>. == DECEMBER MONDAY 18 1876 == Get to Tannery at 7½. Find Hughs there. He looks hard. I dont say anything to him or scold him about his spree at StC. I roll up Leat {leather} for Toronto & Hamilton. Hughs goes up town at noon says he got a Glass of Whiskey at Doyles. https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/e77efa7c2b7c83a887fb1587b7d19939.pdf c9268fb3c7ed1f6a30929ff3259ca040 PDF Text Text � Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. == DECEMBER TUESDAY 19 1876 == This should be entered on Friday 22<u>nd</u> "(I take Cars for Buffalo take up Steam Guage{Gauge} & get fix'd. I buy Car Soft Nut Coal, at $2<u>40</u>, order Wrapping Paper, & get Gas fixings at Toyrs. Take up 13 Bbls Fleshings for L W Nash Jr. he pays me $1<u>25</u> pr Bbl & freight of Bbls down $1<u>80</u>. Mrs Lansing Jr. goes up.) " Geo Suirs meets me at Station on returning & tells me Hughs was very drunk all day. I give him instructions & charge of Tannery & orders for Watchman, & Forbid Timmy Doyle to give Hughs any liquor. xThis A.M. Uncle John & I take Cars for StC to attend Mrs Courtneys Trial with Bruk. Grale Dicksons Wife dies at StC today. Meet WmA Thompson on Cars & family, going up & down from Bridge. Expenses $5<u>00</u>. == DECEMBER WEDNESDAY 20 1876 == Go to Tannery at 7. Give Hughs blowing up & discharge him. Follett comes up down & talks to Hughs & gets me to take him back. He promises to go up & be reinstated at Lodge tonight. I forbid J Rosseau to give Hughs any more liquor. I catch Willie Rosseau giving him Whiskey not 5 minutes after. Hughs goes up to Lodge & is reinstated. Herbert joins tonight. I go with him. https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/3b91d79ea314c34b6094fb5d433e0f92.pdf 39c92192b6f630f056fe6cf9c0ade703 PDF Text Text � Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. == DECEMBER THURSDAY 21 1876 == Go to Tannery at 7, remain all day. Hughs sober ==DECEMBER FRIDAY 22 1876 == Go to Buffalo 7<u>40 </u> Remain all day. Get Steam Guage {gauge} fixd, take up 13 Bbls Fleshings for Leo Nash Jr, he pays me Cash $1<u>25</u> Gold pr Bbl FOB at Niagara $1<u>80</u> freight on Bbls down. I buy Car Soft Nut Coal @ $2<u>40</u>, order Paper. Mrs. Lansing Jr on Cars. Fieldy Willson & Jenny Ketchum go up. I get Gas fittings. https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/c0f7e7bd490ab6bbe48ee9984bd511b6.pdf 33f70b091f433597f18658731763855b PDF Text Text � Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. {page missing for December Saturday 23 1876 and Sunday 24 1876} == DECEMBER MONDAY 25 1876 == Go to Tannery at 8. Mother not well & feeling badly. Has had fuss with Lizzie. I go up at 2 with Herbert who comes to Tannery at noon. We have dinner at ½ past 2. Mother Uncle John Lizz, Ada, Herbert, Maria Annie & I all have dinner at my place. I go down to Tannery at 4 & stay till 7. == DECEMBER TUESDAY 26 1876 == Go to Tannery & remain all day https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/3bb306fc0aec586f9ccd8539be011e2a.pdf 82887857ae4db028800ac2fe39c45b84 PDF Text Text � Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. == DECEMBER WEDNESDAY 27 1876 == Go to Tannery at 7. Remain all day. == DECEMBER THURSDAY 28 1876 == Go to Tannery at 7. Go up to Mail at 11. Get letter from I Bank. "( see Friday 29<u>th</u> <s>for</s> which should've been enter'd to day about above letter stuff") Get Date New Tar Burner, Geo Cummings to put it in this P.M. & start it at 4½ Cummings then goes up town & gets drunk. I discharge him. Hughs setts up tonight. Herbert starts for Pt {Port} Robinson this A.M. https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/0f72aa2af9227755bcf5aca3be16795a.pdf 745667d945412cf563b12311fc22bb9e PDF Text Text � Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. {repeat of 2 pages ago page 195} == DECEMBER MONDAY 25 1876 == Go to Tannery at 8. Mother not well & feeling badly. Has had fuss with Lizzie. I go up at 2 with Herbert who comes to Tannery at noon. We have dinner at ½ past 2. Mother Uncle John Lizz, Ada, Herbert, Maria Annie & I all have dinner at my place. I go down to Tannery at 4 & stay till 7. == DECEMBER TUESDAY 26 1876 == Go to Tannery & remain all day https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/d93340dcad634ca41c2f166b9aa48f88.pdf 39192947926ac354b3606b304700b68c PDF Text Text � Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. == DECEMBER FRIDAY 29 1876 == Go up to Tannery at 7. Find Geo Cummings drunk & gone up town½. ( I run Engine until 11 Then go up to P Office & get letter from I Bank enclosing 2 orders on Toronto, payable to my order. I endorse them & forward same to TP&Co & Register letter, 1/$920 & 1/$1180, 'part procceeds {proceeds} of Dft made on TP&Co at I Bank 27<u>th</u> for $2400. Balance in Cash $244<u>86</u> I retain {$2400} to pay men.) Prosser works today & Watches tonight (I get new Tar Burner from Date & put it in this same P.M. start it at 4½) <u>This is Brackets should be enter'd re 28th</u>. Roberts the Currier runs off on train this A.M. Get letter from TP&Co enclosing Cheque for $82<u>90</u> for Freight. I pay Geddes same. The greatest snow Storm this day & night that has occurred for several years. == DECEMBER SATURDAY 30 1876 == Every place Block'd with snow this a.<u>m</u>. write TP&Co & enclose accomodation {accommodation} Note for $1100. sign'd, 4 mos. Enclose I.H. Stone {Res?} $3<u>50</u> for Lanterns & Register, get to Tannery at 11, write my letters at home & mail them on way down. Find Snow has drifted in & wet Leat {leather} in Dry room. Young Averys come & spend Eve'g at my Place with Ada. https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/778e2f6c536e76f7b1093d2a084a2574.pdf d70b57b7e3454c9596ec9c50fd3e80a7 PDF Text Text � Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. == DECEMBER SUNDAY 31 1876== Storming & Snowing heavily. Maria & I go to Church. Herbert in Pt Robinson spending his Holidays. == MEMORANDA == Jany 18/21<u>st</u> Note due IB Bank JMS $350.00 Feby 16/19 Note due BBN A Lyman 11934 Apl 8/11 Note due BBN A Lyman 11400 Mrs Morgan No. 8 Ja<u>s</u> St https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/428bf970a345d24c77ef6f51f48f06d3.pdf f7bb7ae9d903321e1b3f41040b4a5792 PDF Text Text � Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. {Back Cover Black leather} Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. 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Scanned Manuscript UG Transcription Progress Scripto transcription progress Done Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>[Inside title page]</p> <p>THE CANADIAN Pocket DIARY FOR 1876. ____:-o-:____</p> <p>TORONTO : PUBLISHED BY BROWN BROTHERS, Manufacturing Stationers.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">JANUARY SUNDAY 2 1876</span></h2> <p>Wife &amp; I stay at home all day. don't go to church. I don't feel well, out late last night at Wordens</p> <p>Monday 3rd, Go to Tannery at 8 &amp; remain all day. Pay Brown off in full to date.</p> <p>This should be Tuesday the 4th</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">JANUARY MONDAY 3 1876</span></h2> <p>Get Buggy from Waters &amp; drive to StC to Draw at {SB?}. Make 2 Dfts on on TPH 1 at 54 ds &amp; 1 at 64 ds for $1900 ca. Dis &amp; stamps $65.34. I retain to apply on last months Expenditure $550.66 Send WPHe pr Ex5 $3184.00. &amp; get Rx.{while Rx usually applies to prescriptions in the 20thc sense, here it appears to mean receipt} Don't have Bank Book it's in Toronto.</p> <p>C Wordon Comes back with msg get back at 5. Expenses $3.50, Caudy 40.</p> <p>We all go to Catholic concert, Ada plays with Miss Allison, get home at 11. Wife tells me about Warren Claus's second daughter 15 years old having a baby son by Alex McNicken of Manitoba.</p> <p></p> <p>Was at Tannery all day Monday.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">JANUARY THURSDAY 6 1876</span></h2> <p>Go to Tannery at 8 This day entries are made on Wednesday Page Jan 5th &amp; continued on this.</p> <p>Get Telegram from C Parsons that he will be down on Train tonight Meet HM/n at 7. Then go to Cars &amp; meet CP. We go home &amp; sit till 12½ P.M. talking. He says Brown goes to Toronto &amp; offers to do work in Brum House at 16 cts, per Hide</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">JANUARY FRIDAY 7 1876</span></h2> <p>CP &amp; I go to Tannery at 9. Bring meat at at Sandhos 60 cts. meet Brown on our way down. Stay at Tannery till 2. Jim McFarland brings Hide pr 5 cts. I tell Jim about WS. We (CP + I) go up to dinner at 2. back at 4. Mills brings 56 Hides from S Cath. Takes over 25 Rolls 199 Pds 297 {ga'pts} Harness to Car for TP &amp; Co. &amp; brings back 2 Bales Japonica. We go to Mrs Ketchams after that &amp; stay till 11. go home &amp; sit up till 1 a.m.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">JANUARY SATURDAY 8 1876</span></h2> <p>CP &amp; I go to Tannery at 9 1/2 get shipping bill of Campbells last 18 Rolls &amp; CP takes it We take Cars to Chippawa meet Renson from Peplers then CP much pleased with my Sole Leat{Sole leather} back to Bridge. I pay for Horse $2.00. Dinner for CP &amp; I $100. I take cars at 720 for home. Ticket 50 cents. Maud Watt &amp; Lansing go to Buffalo &amp; back today. Get Telegram from McArthur for 25 Hides</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">JANUARY SUNDAY 9 1876</span></h2> <p>I go to Church alone, stay in all P.M. M &amp; I go into Mothers &amp; take car. Uncle John tells me of his troubles.</p> <p>Like Summers night this Eve'g.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">JANUARY MONDAY 10 1876</span></h2> <p>Go to Tannery at 8. Pay Tom MClellans Hide Bill for last month $8 35. Dan Servos for 2 12 Car loads Coal last month $152 29 Dont go out this Eve'g.{evening}</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">JANUARY TUESDAY 11 1876</span></h2> <p>Go to Tannery at 8. Jim Sadler begins work this am. in Parties place, at 100 pr.day. I pay JCScott his a/c {account} (private) against Tanning 1129+ take. Rx Pay E Longhurst last month a/c for Hicks $1219 Ship Cassels &amp; Stinson 10 whole Hides 395 leat {leather} out of 723{#} {symbol for pound weight} Gren Hide {Greenhide refers to the unprocessed hide of an animal, typically from cattle, that has been freshly removed from the animal and has not undergone any tanning or other chemical treatment}34 cts on a/c night.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">JANUARY WEDNESDAY 12 1876</span></h2> <p>Cold Go to Tannery at 8½ Stay all day. Nothing of importance to note.</p> <p></p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">JANUARY THURSDAY 13 1876</span></h2> <p>Cold Go to Tannery at 8. Stay down all day. Make out Statement for Dec. &amp; mail to TP&amp;Co</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">JANUARY FRIDAY 14 1876</span></h2> <p>Go to Tannery at 8. meet Flint Currie by Seniors Store his face all sore &amp; Eye Black. Ship to LJCampbell 100 Tanned hides 3608. the Inspected might bring $755# which gives 231$ over 1/2 or nearly 53 41/100 %. I get 3 sides out of the 33 {sds Sole Leat.{Sole leather} I sent to Chippewa to be roll'd, the 30 sds being sent to TP&amp; Co. from Chippewa. I get no weights of it, Inspected weights of the 3 sds I get an 1/87 1/78 1/72 &amp; the other 3 sds weigh 65½ #, or a little over 55 ½ %. Give old Burns $100 this am. Pay Geo A Clement $9 my a/c in full to date.</p> <p>Mss Ketcham goes to Buffalo with Cunningham today. he has been here 2 or 3 days.</p> <p></p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">JANUARY SATURDAY 15 1876</span></h2> <p>Warm &amp; mild</p> <p>Go to Tannery at 8 1/2. meet R Brewer. He goes to Toronto on Cars. Hugh &amp; I put up the small Whistle beside the large one. I go up to dinner at 2 Enclose note for $114 to Lyman Bros. due 8th Apl next. GeoLonghurst brings Hide 43 xx 5½ cents. Pay G Wooding IOU P to rare $30.0 on a/c this a.m.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">JANUARY SUNDAY 16 1876</span></h2> <p>Sunshiny Lovely morning like April</p> <p>Sacrament at Church today. Maria &amp; I go. We find Baby quite sick on our return from Church. I go for Dr Anderson Mrs Ketchum comes over &amp; gives Baby some Homeopathy medicin. She is very sick all night</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">JANUARY MONDAY 17 1876</span></h2> <p>Baby no better. I go to Tannery I sell Dick Briggs 1 side Sole Leather 21 1/2 dollars. 33 cents $709. Sample He dont pay for it to day. wants to try it first. I get my Books ready &amp; {bouchures or brochures?} to take to Toronto in the morning. go home at 6 1/2 P.M.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">JANUARY TUESDAY 18 1876</span></h2> <p>Go to Tannery at 8 1/2. take cars for Toronto. &amp; Tram to Bridge 50cts. Ticket to Toronto return 4.25. Stop over at Hamilton till 5 25 p.m. Call at McArthur's. he is not at home, see his foreman, &amp; have talk about leat {leather}. I get dinner 50cts. Meet Donnelly on train also Irwin Boiler Maker. We take Pullman car 25cts. Arrive at Toronto at 7. Meet Mrs. Milloy at American house. long talk with her. I don't go out anywhere. D Milloy &amp; I sit &amp; talk, till bed time.</p> <p>{obscured by flattening tool}</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">JANUARY WEDNESDAY 19 1876</span></h2> <p>Get up at 7. go to Parsons at 9. they tell me they don't like Sole leat {Sole leather}. We have some words over it. I tell them it isn't 1/2 roll'd. I don't get much satisfaction form them. After dinner I go up to Court to hear the Clements trial. First go up to the Queens with Capt Dick to find Scadding. Have long talk with him. about the Tannery &amp; a/c. He shows me a Breech loding Gun he wants me to take. price $100. In P.M. I go to Parsons &amp; Rutledge &amp; I try to get the Books straightened but dont accomplish it. Dick &amp; Scadding come to Hotel to see me. I don't go out. Mrs. Milloy sick today. Willie wants me to go to his place to spend day but I decline. Parsons told me today I might get someone else to take place in Tannery.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">JANUARY THURSDAY 20 1876</span></h2> <p>Don't get up till 8, go to TP &amp; Co. store at 10 talk to Parsons about Lawders note due tomorrow. he won't advance any funds. Says we will take Stock on Feb 1st &amp; {decides} after that I can draw what is coming to me. Call to see J.W.Fletcher at Blalles office. he is out, meet Cassels on the Street. Have talk with Sloan on Street about Belt-leat he says they cant afford to pay 38 cts, I take Cars at 3.15. P.M. for home. Donnelly meets me at train. Capt Dick waits down with me. We get home at 8. I find letter from TP&amp; Co. Enclosing Cheque to Balance last months Exp.$ at Tannery for $109.18. I sign a Note of Accomodation at Toronto for them for $4500 blank date. I borrow $10 from TP&amp; Co. to bring me home.</p> <p></p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">JANUARY FRIDAY 21 1876</span></h2> <p>Donnelly sents Horse &amp; Buggy for me to go to StC. He cant go. sends Joe Gates to drive me. I meet Lawder in StC {St. Catharines} &amp; tell him about Note due today, he goes with me to I Bank &amp; renews his own note. I pay the dis $8.25. I then talk with Crombie about last Gold {Dft}.&amp; {Exc?} J McPhail tells me Ira Crombie returned to StC today. Lawder tells me the Sombra lot was advertized &amp; sold for taxes again &amp; he paid them. I get home at 2 P.M. &amp; go to Tannery.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">JANUARY SATURDAY 22 1876</span></h2> <p>Go to Tannery at 8. take Lunch &amp; stay all day. Bruk gets his 1st Car load of Pork down last night &amp; hauls it to day. I give nothing (on TP &amp; Co. TP &amp; Cos cheque to change for $109.08, I lend J Murphy #20, &amp; get his Rx I pay McCarnochan $30 &amp; 8 cts. got $13 before, making $4 &amp; I pay them on a/c repairing Shingling &amp; fixing my mothers house &amp; take Rx. Geo Longhurst brings 1 Hide 93$ at 5/cts.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">JANUARY SUNDAY 23 1876</span></h2> <p>I go to Church this AM. Maria dont go. Baby not well yet. I dont go out again Worden calls in the Eve'g sits awhile.</p> <p>Uncle John &amp; Son comes in on PM &amp; Uncle John tells us of his troubles etc.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">JANUARY MONDAY 24 1876</span></h2> <p>I go to Tanner at 8, take my lunch, &amp; remain at Tannery all day. I make out list of all Leat. gone out of Tannery since 1st Feby. last to date, &amp; show Uncle John this Eve'g.</p> <p>I pay C.Worden on a/c $12 this day</p> <p>I enclose TP&amp;Co. $10 this Amt I borrow'd from him when in Toronto last.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">JANUARY TUESDAY 25 1876</span></h2> <p>I go to Tannery at 8. Call at Woodingtons for bal of money on TP&amp;Co Cheque for $10918. I pay Woodington on a/c $16 &amp; take Rx. I go over to Wordens house &amp; pay him $12 in a/c. Then go to Tannery, &amp; remain all day Capt. Grale calls in PM. &amp; tells me about Old {Bruus?} T Mills draws 2 loads Hides over from other building</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">JANUARY WEDNESDAY 26 1876</span></h2> <p>Go to Tannery at 8. Tom Mills comes down &amp; I ship McArthur 25 Tann'd Hides 7 06 $ &amp; Mills brings Cases bags down from Express office. Anthony Hooley comes in PM, &amp; works with Claus &amp; Hugh &amp; Jim fill up Glue Stock for F M lease Buffalo. I sell Soln Brooman 2 Damaged side Sole lea. 1790, 30 cts=525, {hr?} to pay me in Wood. Maple. Pawling from StC calls to see me about slides for Seunis machine belts says he gets 2½ cts accdly{accordingly} per ft. Burk draws up {Cars?} 2nd Car of Pork today</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">JANUARY THURSDAY 27 1876</span></h2> <p>The day is like a May day so warm. Go to Tannery at 8. Geddes sends his freight a/c in I telegraph TP&amp;Co to Seed Cheque for Auil $3804.</p> <p>I go up to dinner today,</p> <p>I pay TM Rowland $350 amt of my Mothers a/c &amp; take Rx.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">JANUARY FRIDAY 28 1876</span></h2> <p>Go to Tannery at 8. I begin counting Hides in vats today for Stock taking remain at Tannery all day.</p> <p></p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">JANUARY SATURDAY 29 1876</span></h2> <p>Go to Tannery at 8. Borrow 3800 from Woodington &amp; Pay F Geddes freight ½ {2nd.?} Get letter from McArthur to ship some Hides. I telegraph him. Get cheque from TP&amp;Co this Evig for $38. on a/c Freight. Wife pays Sandho in full to date for Meat &amp; gets Rx.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">JANUARY SUNDAY 30 1876</span></h2> <p>{blank}</p> <p></p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">JANUARY MONDAY 31 1876</span></h2> <p>Go to Tannery at 8. Ship 25 Tann'd Hides to McArthur 777# which overruns 31.#. Donnelly gets 1 Bus lime.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">FEBRUARY TUESDAY 1 1876</span></h2> <p>Take Stock in Tannery today</p> <p>Leat. in Tannery as follows viz:_</p> <p>1488 Whole Hides in Tan vats</p> <p>201 Sides " " "</p> <p>33 W Hides in Dry Room</p> <p>50 Damaged Sides "</p> <p>3 Sds Sole &amp; 83 do Harness</p> <p>25 " N°2 Harness &amp; 1½ Horse Hides</p> <p>2 " Russett Bridle</p> <p>135 W Hides in Brum House</p> <p>191 G S Do in store</p> <p>45 Bales Japonica 250 su 16250#- 6 cts</p> <p>23 Jack {Balmain?} 176 su 4048 # - 8 cents</p> <p>2000 Bru. Haus 15 cents. 1500# Glue Stock 2 cts.</p> <p>35 Bus lime 22 cents. Material $50.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">FEBRUARY WEDNESDAY 2 1876</span></h2> <p>very cold Stormy all day with Snow. Send Stock list this day to TP&amp;Co with letter. Get letter from TP&amp;Co, saying they could not sell leat in Montreal for more than 28 cts Rx mos. &amp; only A Campbell at that &amp; that Toronto Manufactures wont buy Sole Leat as they had Contracted with Tanners in States for {Oak?} Sole leat trimmed at 40 cts. _ {A?} Donnelly (W.G) gets 1 Bush Lime per Joe Gates 40cts. Jas Carnochan gets 2 Bush Lime Paid 80 cts. I Sadler get 4 cows tails 20 cts. none of which pays me, Jas Barry of SunBridge calls yesterday about Fleshings. I get letter from Case today about more Glue Stock.</p> <p>I take 1st Glass this eve'g before wife</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">FEBRUARY THURSDAY 3 1876</span></h2> <p>very Cold</p> <p>Go to Tannery at 8½. Geo Watts comes to Tannery with me, &amp; buys 1 sd Sole (Damaged) at 6 xx 27 cts, = $432, Paid</p> <p>Have talk with H Carson about his Wages &amp; tell him about TP&amp;Co letter rc'd by one last night, that they Co. could only get offer from LJ Campbell for the Whole Hides of 28 cts 4 mos. Hugh agrees to take $10 per Week &amp; no less, this does not include the agreement about watching. I go home at 7 P.M.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">FEBRUARY FRIDAY 4 1876</span></h2> <p>Cold stormy. Alex Swinton calls at house with his a/c $225. I pay him $125, on a/c. Mail letter to Barry &amp; Sloan about leat &amp; to E H Scadding. Car comes down last night with I suppose 10 Bbls O Extract in Bond, re'c Postal Card from C Tarble about it bring at 7 &amp; {Eui?} &amp; mail reply this A.M. telegraph this A.M. to Coll with CSRR Agt at Victoria about it, Make Bbl Soft Soap at tannery this P.M. Buy Post Stamp - 50 cts.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">FEBRUARY SATURDAY 5 1876</span></h2> <p>Go to Tannery at 8 &amp; remain all day. nothing of importance transpires</p> <p></p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">FEBRUARY SUNDAY 6 1876</span></h2> <p>Go to Church alone, dont go out until this Eve'g. &amp; then go over to Ketchums.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">FEBRUARY MONDAY 7 1876</span></h2> <p>Go to Tannery at 8. get Protest letter from Manufacturers Bank Buffalo that Cases Dft was refused payment, telegram Case to learn why. remain at tannery all day - write TP&amp;Co about Case not paying Dft etc. etc. about drawing.</p> <p>Get 383 Hides from {Strond?} Haul'd from Car to Tannery, 340 No 1 &amp; 43 No 2, they overrun by Scale weight 1038# 6 / Mills hauls them 8 loads</p> <p>== FEBRUARY TUESDAY 8 1876</p> <p>Go to Tannery at 8 remain all day. get telegram from TP&amp;Co to Know about Extract &amp; why I hadn't written &amp; reply, 10 Bbls O Extract comes down on Train tonight. write Barry &amp; Sloan</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">FEBRUARY WEDNESDAY 9 1876</span></h2> <p>Go to Tannery at 8½. Get word that Extract is in Pound. I borrow $30 from Woodington to buy duties I only pay deposit on 5 Bbls $16, &amp; thirty</p> <p>write to Ottawa about it, to see if it can come in {freight?L&amp;E?}</p> <p></p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">FEBRUARY THURSDAY 10 1876</span></h2> <p>Heavy Thunder Storm tonight</p> <p>Go to Tannery at 7 &amp; stay all day Begin putting in Extract this P.M. Mills hauls it over. Get telegram from Parsons that he will be over this Eveg on train. I make out a full statement of leat. sold for past 2 Years &amp; make out profit on same. the 1st year we arranged 31 Hides pr week at 37 cts pr H. 2nd year 50 Hides pr week at 34</p> <p>Meet CP at train we sit &amp; talk till 12½. I show him Rutledges mistake of 1000. CP tells me they put {pieces?} of leat down to McArthur to 30 &amp; Sold to LJ Campbell when there last week at 27 cts cash</p> <p>Get { 1 Gal? Sale?} Whisky from Woodington</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">FEBRUARY FRIDAY 11 1876</span></h2> <p>Raining hard</p> <p>Get breakfast at 8, &amp; go to Tannery get buggy from Donnelly at 12 &amp; go to StC. I draw make Dft {draft} on TP&amp;Co for $4900, draw out $4450 Cash, go to Welland House &amp; count it &amp; I {Expend?} $4150 to TP&amp;Co Toronto &amp; Take Rx. I retain $300 &amp; leave balance in Bank after deducting on Des &amp; Stamps. C Postmans with me. Buggy breaks down on way back, after tea we go over to Mrs Ketchums &amp; spend Eve'g. get letter from McArthur about shipping 25 Hides this {Mth.? (2 25 mixtures?})</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">FEBRUARY SATURDAY 12 1876</span></h2> <p>CP &amp; I got to Tannery ay 9. We take cars at 10 for home. Shop 25 Tann'd Hides to McArthur this A.M. 826 # 30 cts $247,80 I remain at Tannery all day. pay men off at noon for Jany. Pay Longhurst for his Jany Hides $7.42 Installment his Hardware a/c $2005 &amp; grocery a/c $100 Pay I Sadler 75 for 3/4 days work this Month, &amp; Makin his Blacksmith 7 @ $375. After tea go to Paffards. D Follett very {Drunk?} &amp; also Bob Figrette.</p> <p>Mother &amp; Herbert goes out to Rogers today.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>{same as previous page}</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">FEBRUARY FRIDAY 11 1876</span></h2> <p>Raining hard</p> <p>Get breakfast at 8, &amp; go to Tannery get buggy from Donnelly at 12 &amp; go to StC. I draw make Dft {draft} on TP&amp;Co for $4900, draw out $4450 Cash, go to Welland House &amp; count it &amp; I {Expend?} $4150 to TP&amp;Co Toronto &amp; Take Rx. I retain $300 &amp; leave balance in Bank after deducting on Dis &amp; Stamps. C Postmans with me. Buggy breaks down on way back, after tea we go over to Mrs Ketchums &amp; spend Eve'g. get letter from McArthur about shipping 25 Hides this {Mth.? (2 25 mixtures?})</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">FEBRUARY SATURDAY 12 1876</span></h2> <p>CP &amp; I got to Tannery ay 9. We take cars at 10 for home. Shop 25 Tann'd Hides to McArthur this A.M. 826# 30 cts $247,80 I remain at Tannery all day. pay men off at noon for Jany. Pay Longhurst for his Jany Hides $7.42 Installment his Hardware a/c $2005 &amp; grocery a/c $100 Pay I Sadler 75 for 3/4 days work this Month, &amp; Makin his Blacksmith 7 @ $375. After tea go to Paffards. D Follett very {Drunk?} &amp; also Bob Figrette.</p> <p>Mother &amp; Herbert goes out to Rogers today.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">FEBRUARY SUNDAY 13 1876</span></h2> <p>Go to Church alone, see Miss Pollook there in Mrs. Haneys Pew comes with her nephew. I dont go out again today.</p> <p></p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">FEBRUARY MONDAY 14 1876</span></h2> <p>Lovely spring morning,</p> <p>Go to Tannery at 8½, Mis Haddock starts for Chicago, her Uncle sick, I send my cheque to Lyman Bros for $11934 to pay my note due on 19th, I pay H Paffards a/c $1525, A Daveys a/c $130, D Servos Coal a/c of Dec 29th $12960. H Paffard tells me they found where Uncle John had paid more into Bank than he gave himself Cr for viz: $17500 or thereabouts. I got letter from F.M. Case. I sleep down stairs tonight. I write JB Pluent about Tariff on Leat Uncle John pays one 80 a/ for Old Carnochan for 2 Bus Lime.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">FEBRUARY TUESDAY 15 1876</span></h2> <p>Snowing a little &amp; thawing</p> <p>Go to Tannery at 8. {Dan?} &amp; Frank putting thro balance of 100 Hides &amp; hanging up. Get out another Carboy of Acid this AM John Carnochan come &amp; I pay him $5404 bal of his a/c against Tannery, &amp; pay him $10 on House a/c, &amp; take Rx for both, give wife $500 more this AM, making in all $18 out of this month's pay.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">FEBRUARY WEDNESDAY 16 1876</span></h2> <p>Go to Tannery at 8. stay all day. Pay Uncle John $200 to pay on my Life Insurance &amp; I sign Rx for the profits. I pay John Co Ball $4 for a Hide he left at Tannery sometime ago &amp; take Rx.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">FEBRUARY THURSDAY 17 1876</span></h2> <p>Go to Tannery at 8 &amp; remain all day. In the Eve'g. {evening} go to Neelons meeting &amp; stay till 11. Get Tickets for Wife &amp; Ada to go to Buffalo return pay $330.</p> <p></p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">FEBRUARY FRIDAY 18 1876</span></h2> <p>Go to Tannery at 8. Write JR Plusub at Court Customs &amp; Johnson about duties on O Extract &amp; mail this PM. Wife &amp; Ada go to Buffalo this AM. Get my Cheque cashed by H Paffard for $40. He pay me $38 &amp; owes me $200 on it.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">FEBRUARY SATURDAY 19 1876</span></h2> <p>Go to Tannery at 8. make out Statement &amp; GeoWoods a/c &amp; send to T.P.&amp;Co. Worden calls at Tannery tells one {arrow points up to TP&amp;C} Bank told him on Thursday last comeing from St Caths (Nomination day) that after the Election he was going to have me arrested again for Perjury. Parker brings 25 Bus Lime this Noon</p> <p></p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">FEBRUARY SUNDAY 20 1876</span></h2> <p>Go to Church, M. stays at home. GeoSims comes in &amp; has Smoke I go to Jno Sandho's child funeral, &amp; stop in at Wordens. Miss Cook Alma's old girl calls this P.M. wanting to hire</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">FEBRUARY MONDAY 21 1876</span></h2> <p>Fine Morning</p> <p>Go to Tannery at 8. Pay Sandho in full to date for Meat $527, take Rx Get 11½90 Com'd {Bus?} $115 / 104. Ship McArthur 25 Hides 777# -- 30 cts. Ticket weight 733# - 44# over ½ Mills takes leat.{leather} over to Station &amp; hauls 2 loads Hides from Storehouse Send by Mail this A.M. #10 to TC Gagnier on a/c Tobacco, Register letter Geoffrey Hansler calls to see me.</p> <p></p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">FEBRUARY TUESDAY 22 1876</span></h2> <p>{blank}</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>{23-24 and 25-26 missing?}</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">FEBRUARY SUNDAY 27 1876</span></h2> <p>Go to Church</p> <p>C Hughs Tanner &amp; Currier comes to see me this P.M. Have long talk with him He says he would come &amp; work in Carsons place at pa 50 per moth. think of hiring him.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">FEBRUARY MONDAY 28 1876</span></h2> <p>Go to Tannery at 8. Get Cheque Cash'd at Woodingtons for $5480. Borrow $20 from him. Paid. Ship TP&amp;Co. 49 Bbls No. 2 Sole. 799# {symbol for pound weight} &amp; 2 Sds {sides} No. 1. 43 #. McArthur 25 Hides 709#, 32# on ½ LJ Campbell 4688# 18 Rolls 90 Hides overrun 245½#</p> <p>New Currier O Hughes begins work {sleeking? see below} this A.M. Pay Geddes $56.61, &amp; #.30 for Tickets. Get letter from TP&amp;Co. enclosing 2 cheques for $50 ea. {Sleeking = The currier then went to work with a sleeker, a specialist tool resembling a short, bladed knife which forced any remaining tanning fluid from the hide. The hide was then ready to be dressed, to make it smooth, waterproof, strong and flexible.}</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">FEBRUARY TUESDAY 29 1876</span></h2> <p>Go to Tannery at 8. C Hughs starting remain at Tannery all day. Get letter from TP&amp;Co. to Draw at {IB?} per letter for $1900. I send Dft {draft} to get $1000 cash. &amp; Dft for $86445 send TP&amp;Co. $675, Discount &amp; Stamps $3555, &amp; Keep $325, on Thursday 2 {sentence from "I send off" to "Thursday 2" has an X across it} Get $20 from Woodington this mn {month?} on the Cheques (2) &amp; leave str. 2 Cheques of $50 {en?} with him &amp; take his due Bill for $60 paying him back the $20 I borr'd yesterday. I Enter 5 Rolls O Extract this A.M. pay 7pm Kirby $1700 for same</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">MARCH WEDNESDAY 1 1876</span></h2> <p>Go to Tannery at 8. send letter enclosing Dft to TP&amp;Co for $1900 to {JSS&amp; C?} for stay at Tannery all day</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">MARCH THURSDAY 2 1876</span></h2> <p>Go to Tannery at 8. Get proceeds of Dft sent yesterday to TP&amp;Co., send TP&amp;Co. $675 Cash. Dft payable to my order for $86445 Discount &amp; stamps $3555, &amp; {retain?} $325 for Tannery Expenses</p> <p>Pay to Waters $600 on a/c on N. Webbs his a/v against Tannery in full $960 {hfs?} Bus {Hair?} $1200 on a/c my private a/c Pay Retshies $150 sawing wood</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">MARCH FRIDAY 3 1876</span></h2> <p>Go to Tannery at 8. &amp; remain all day. Pay Men this Eve'g. I pay C Hughs $150 &amp; the 50 cts I gave him Sunday makes $200 Ive paid him. I engage him from Mch 1st at $750 per week to look after tanning &amp; carry out my instructions. I tell Carson I've engaged him.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>{repeat of 2 pages back}</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">FEBRUARY TUESDAY 29 1876</span></h2> <p>Go to Tannery at 8. C Hughs starting remain at Tannery all day. Get letter from TP&amp;Co. to Draw at {IB?} per letter for $1900. I send Dft {draft} to get $1000 cash. &amp; Dft for $86445 send TP&amp;Co. $675, Discount &amp; Stamps $3555, &amp; Keep $325, on Thursday 2 {sentence from "I send off" to "Thursday 2" has an X across it} Get $20 from Woodington this mn {month?} on the Cheques (2) &amp; leave str. 2 Cheques of $50 {en?} with him &amp; take his due Bill for $60 paying him back the $20 I borr'd yesterday. I Enter 5 Rolls O Extract this A.M. pay 7pm Kirby $1700 for same</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">MARCH WEDNESDAY 1 1876</span></h2> <p>Go to Tannery at 8. send letter enclosing Dft to TP&amp;Co for $1900 to {JSS&amp; C?} for stay at Tannery all day</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>{same as 3 pages back and as previous page}</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">FEBRUARY TUESDAY 29 1876</span></h2> <p>Go to Tannery at 8. C Hughs starting remain at Tannery all day. Get letter from TP&amp;Co. to Draw at {IB?} per letter for $1900. I send Dft {draft} to get $1000 cash. &amp; Dft for $86445 send TP&amp;Co. $675, Discount &amp; Stamps $3555, &amp; Keep $325, on Thursday 2 {sentence from "I send off" to "Thursday 2" has an X across it} Get $20 from Woodington this mn {month?} on the Cheques (2) &amp; leave str. 2 Cheques of $50 {en?} with him &amp; take his due Bill for $60 paying him back the $20 I borr'd yesterday. I Enter 5 Rolls O Extract this A.M. pay 7pm Kirby $1700 for same</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">MARCH WEDNESDAY 1 1876</span></h2> <p>Go to Tannery at 8. send letter enclosing Dft to TP&amp;Co for $1900 to {JSS&amp; C?} for stay at Tannery all day</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>{repeat of 2 pages back}</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">MARCH THURSDAY 2 1876</span></h2> <p>Go to Tannery at 8. Get proceeds of Dft sent yesterday to TP&amp;Co., send TP&amp;co. $675 Cash. Dft payable to my order for $86445 Discount &amp; stamps $3555, &amp; {retain?} $325 for Tannery Expenses</p> <p>Pay to Waters $600 on a/c on N. Webbs his a/v against Tannery in full $960 {hfs?} Bus {Hair?} $1200 on a/c my private a/c Pay Retshies $150 sawing wood</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">MARCH FRIDAY 3 1876</span></h2> <p>Go to Tannery at 8. &amp; remain all day. Pay Men this Eve'g. I pay C Hughs $150 &amp; the 50 cts I gave him Sunday makes $200 Ive paid him. I engage him from Mch 1st at $750 per week to look after tanning &amp; carry out my instructions. I tell Carson I've engaged him.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">MARCH SATURDAY 4 1876</span></h2> <p>Go to Tannery at 8 &amp; remain all day.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">MARCH SUNDAY 5 1876</span></h2> <p>Go to English Church with Ada. No Church at ours G Sims &amp; C Hughs come up in P.M. &amp; have long talk.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">MARCH MONDAY 6 1876</span></h2> <p>Go to Tannery at 8 &amp; remain all day. Rolling up leat {leather} to ship to Campbell</p> <p></p> <p>Pay D Waters for Buggy this day $600</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">MARCH TUESDAY 7 1876</span></h2> <p>Go to Tannery at 7½. Ship 30 Rolls 150 Tann'd Hides to LJ Campbell $60, 5116# {remaining?} 240#</p> <p><br />I write &amp; Enclose Blake {Kerr?} &amp; Boyds {law firm} $2500 on a/c Mrs. Newton $40 on a/c Rent, Mail Tepman Bros the Dft on TP&amp;Co, for $114 due Apl 11. in lieu of my note, returned</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">MARCH WEDNESDAY 8 1876</span></h2> <p>Go to Tannery at 8 &amp; remain all day</p> <p></p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">MARCH THURSDAY 9 1876</span></h2> <p>Go to Tannery 8 &amp; stay all day No word of Japonica &amp; Extract yet.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">MARCH FRIDAY 10 1876</span></h2> <p>Go to Tannery at 7. Take Cars for Buffalo at 10 {$?} to see Case about the Money he owes I Barry comes down &amp; takes 7 Bbls Fleshings &amp; pays $100 payment accdly per BBl. He goes up in Cars with me to Bridge Mrs &amp; Mr Hill go to Buffalo Case cant raise money today says he will tomorrow I go up to Toyrs &amp; Co. &amp; get Stovevalve etc. Toyrs Partner goes to depot with me. We miss the Cars.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">MARCH SATURDAY 11 1876</span></h2> <p>Get home to Night</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">MARCH SUNDAY 12 1876</span></h2> <p>Stay in all day</p> <p></p> <p></p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">MARCH MONDAY 13 1876</span></h2> <p>Heavy snow Storm this a.m. Go to Tannery at 7. Mail Ship McArthur 25 Hides 709# Send Invoice by mail. Get Buggy from Donnelly &amp; drive up home. Get served by Granger for Bank for me to appear at the Judges Chambers in Re my Insolvent matter. Cases Brother comes down to night on Cars</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">MARCH TUESDAY 14 1876</span></h2> <p>Get word Case is here, go to I T Kirbys office get Warrant to arrest Case if he dont pay get to Tannery at 8 &amp; find it is {Mr?} H Case. after long talk he pays me $85 accdly {accordingly} &amp; buys 26 Bags {Sds?} 909#s. 1½ cts $13.63 2 oz Bags Net 150 45100 1½ cts 6.77 300 Tails</p> <p>$100 3.00 / 23.40</p> <p>or $26.62 accdly. Go up at 3 p.m.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">MARCH WEDNESDAY 15 1876</span></h2> <p>to Tannery at 8 Ship 26 Rolls 130 Tann'd Hides to Campbell &amp; Co Send Invoice to T.P. &amp; Co. &amp; Enclose accommodation note to them for $1500. 4 mos. from the 17th inst. deposit the $20 accdly, with Mr. Kirby for Give 5 Bbls O Extract, &amp; get it haul'd over &amp; 40 Bales Japonica I telegram &amp; write to P McCarthy this a.m. to be present tomorrow at the Judges office StC in Bank matter. Pay Ino Parkers son for Services since Jany $1640 &amp; Hide 56# &amp; 4½ cts $256 He hauls 35 Bus New Lime, 3 Bbls oil arrives to day shipp'd on the 7th.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">MARCH THURSDAY 16 1876</span></h2> <p>Heavy Storm Sleet &amp; Snw.</p> <p>Drive Mother to StC. She is examined by {Rykut?} before Lawder is agreed to Mortgage &amp; Deed I give iou on the Tannery. They dont Ex' me. Meet Capt. Bartlett &amp; wife at Murray House, Hotel Bill 100 Cigars 50 cts. Rubbers $125. Get Home at 6_ Send Waters $200 to pay for Horse &amp; buggy today. _</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">MARCH FRIDAY 17 1876</span></h2> <p>Go to Tannery at 8. Ship TP&amp;Co. 47 Sds Sole 818#. Ticket weights 737. which gives 81# over weight G Longhurst bring 1 No 1 Hide 62# 5½ cts. Pay Wm Longhurst for Jas. Robinson 1 No. 2 Hide 107# 4½ cts = $4.81.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">MARCH SATURDAY 18 1876</span></h2> <p>Go to Tannery at 8 &amp; stay all day Get telegram from McArthur to ship 25 Hides &amp; letter from TP&amp;Co to ship H Keorack Montreal 100 Tann'd Hides</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">MARCH SUNDAY 19 1876</span></h2> <p>Go to Church In afternoon go up &amp; see Mr McCarthy, meet Peter &amp; Tom there. Call at {Lizs?} then home &amp; remain in</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">MARCH MONDAY 20 1876</span></h2> <p>Go to Tannery at 8, Martin, Morrison at office ready to start for Lockport to find Bill Watts. I tell him not to go till tomorrow. Ship McArthur 25 Hides 692# 30 cts = $207.60, overruns 30½# Worden calls in p.m. &amp; we talk over with Morrison about Watts &amp; his going to Lockport tomorrow</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">MARCH TUESDAY 21 1876</span></h2> <p>Go to Tannery at 8. Morrison starts on Cars for Lockport. I give him $800 Worden &amp; I take Stage at 12 for StC. Get telegram from Morrison Watts is in Caledonia. We take Cars &amp; return home. our Expenses $400, meet Morrison at Bridge</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">MARCH WEDNESDAY 22 1876</span></h2> <p>Go to Tannery at 8. Parker brings load lime 33 Bus Ship K Keorack Montreal 100 Tann'd Hides 3358#</p> <p>Remain at Tannery all day. Get letter from TP&amp;Co enclosing 2 cheques of $50 ea = $100. Telegraph Bill Watts at Caledonia to meet me at StC tomorrow night</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">MARCH THURSDAY 23 1876</span></h2> <p>Go to Tannery at 8. Parker brings 35 Bus Lime, Get Roy Cigars at Clement &amp; Millers for Lawder $350 dont pay. H Paffard Cashes Cheque for me , $50, Worden Morrison &amp; I take Stage at 12 for StC. Give Lawder his Cigars. Bill Watts arrives at 630 p.m. We got to Whittens Saloon in Eve'g. Morrison goes to get Geo.Andrews, dont get him. Albert Brown comes in &amp; sits with us till after 10, we then go to Murray House. Meet Willie Watt &amp; {Lauring?} Sit up till 1. Worden &amp; I sleep in Parlour.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">MARCH FRIDAY 24 1876</span></h2> <p>Breakfast at 7. Meet Bill Watts at 8. tells me about Morrison wanting to make money etc. out of me. We all take stage at 9 for home. Lend Watts $100, Expenses $1050. Find Amelie was at house when I get back. Got to Tannery at 1, home at 7. Meet Bill Watt at house. Eli Barry calls &amp; shows me papers he got to serve Bank with. _</p> <p>Pay Hugh Carson off this Eve'g. He leaves</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">MARCH SATURDAY 25 1876</span></h2> <p>Go to Tannery at 8. Pay John Talbot #100 for Shoveling Snow to date. Call in Wm Kirby's office &amp; pay him duties on O Extract 10 Bbls $3340 He hands me back the $20 American Bill I deposited with him some days ago. Go to office, Bill Watts there, I write letter to J McDonald Caledonia for him, to send him Watts $2600 to my address here, &amp; Watts borrows from me $2600 till the other comes, &amp; tells me to open letter &amp; take the money. Watts starts for Lockport this P.M. to remain till I meet him at Court. Rec from TP&amp;Co this a.m. 53 No. 1 Hides 3293#</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">MARCH SUNDAY 26 1876</span></h2> <p>Go to Church this am. &amp; remain in all day after. Write Mrs. Courtney son Robertson, Lyman Bros &amp; Blake, Kerr &amp; Boyd to send {Sons?} affidavit._</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">MARCH MONDAY 27 1876</span></h2> <p>Go to Tannery at 8. Rec from TP&amp;Co per Jos Gibson Yorkville 90 No 1 Hides 5 of 39#, {?} cts = 401.73 36 No 2 2279# 6½= $148.13</p> <p>Inspection 6.30 = $556.16</p> <p>The above fall short by scale weight 350#</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">MARCH TUESDAY 28 1876</span></h2> <p>Go to Tannery at 8½, remain all day.</p> <p>Get cheque from TP&amp;Co for $100 to pay Freight CSRR up to 25th pay Freight &amp; take Rx</p> <p>Make out &amp; send Statement for March February to T.P.&amp; Co.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">MARCH WEDNESDAY 29 1876</span></h2> <p>Go to Tannery at 8, remain all day</p> <p>Run Engine all morning.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">MARCH THURSDAY 30 1876</span></h2> <p>Go to Tannery at 8.</p> <p>D. Servos starts delivering our load of Coal today 11 tons $540</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">MARCH FRIDAY 31 1876</span></h2> <p>Go to Tannery at 8. Me Start clearing out vats. T Mills hauls over from Station 5 Bbls I Extract {4?} Bbl {Sds?} each. Get Horse &amp; sleigh from D Water &amp; drive Wife up River. Miss Currie calls this P.M. Wife out. Rec from TP&amp;Co. 4 cheques, as follows 1 - $125, 1 - $75, 1 - $75 &amp; 1 - $50 = $325</p> <p>Pay H Chrysler for 4 3/4 #Butter @ 27 Cts pp</p> <p>" " 50# Flour @ 287 $143</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">APRIL SATURDAY 1 1876</span></h2> <p>Go to Tannery at 8. Receive from S Yard Stroud 156 Hides 138 No 1 &amp; 18 No 2.</p> <p>Pay Men off today all but GeoSims</p> <p>I Parker brings 35 Bus Lime Lend Mrs Courtney $200 this am. M Morrison tells MrsC in person of Worden &amp; myself what George Andrews admitted to Wm Watts about Fire.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">APRIL SUNDAY 2 1876</span></h2> <p>Go to Church. Capt. Barclay &amp; wife there, &amp; Cartwrights, Garrett calls in P.M. Worden in Eve'g.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">APRIL MONDAY 3 1876</span></h2> <p>Go to Tannery at 8. Roll up Lea {leather} for Montreal &amp; Hamilton Morrison &amp; I take Cleases stage for StC. I go to buy I Scott's Hides. Worden takes cars this a.m. for Lockport to get Bill Watts, meet Mrs. Courtney at Browns office. Oysters 60 cts. Stage fare $100 I give Worden $400 to go to Lockport, &amp; $500 to apply on my a/c. Meet Bruk returning from StC.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">APRIL TUESDAY 4 1876</span></h2> <p>Get up at 6½. Worden &amp; I breakfast then to Browns Office. Worden starts for Akron Ohio, see Sinclair, Queens Council, about Mrs Courtneys rent, give Watts $150, Worden $100. Buy Scotts Hides Heifer Hides at 6½ cts &amp; Steers No 1s at cts Morrison &amp; I take stage &amp; return home Fare $100 Bill at Murray House for Worden Watts Morrison &amp; myself $400 3 Pair Rubbers $1.62 {laundry?} 50 cts Buy Hat at Andrew $325, pay him for it. {Rx?}</p> <p>Get letter from Francis Albright</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">APRIL WEDNESDAY 5 1876</span></h2> <p>Go to Tannery at 8. M Fletcher sends me Copy of A (Scius?} Evidence not what I want. Stay at tannery all day. D Waters gets {busd'am?} &amp; dont pay for it. Mr. Snider comes in &amp; had long talk go home &amp; dont go out. After tea Wife &amp; I go up to Saul Tracys. I engage him to go to work in Morning.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">APRIL THURSDAY 6 1876</span></h2> <p>Saul Tracy begins work this A.M.</p> <p>Go to Tannery at 8, &amp; remain all day. Write E J Brown, &amp; TP&amp;Co. get letter from T.P. &amp; Co enclosing Campbells Inspectors Certificate of {short weight?} also A Keoracks. I write T.P.&amp; Co. Willie Milloy comes in this noon &amp; sits awhile. I go home &amp; dont go out again. Get letter from E.J.B. Buy 5# Cod fish from D McMillan &amp; pay him 50 cts. for it.</p> <p>TP&amp;Co enclose cheque in letter today for $108.53 to pay St C ? &amp; coal a/c D Severs called Saw Tracy Lynes work this a.m.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">APRIL FRIDAY 7 1876</span></h2> <p>Go to Tannery at 8, meet Garret at Paffards, he leaves for New York on train. Jas Scott the Carpenter dies this a.m. Porters Wife I hear is dying. I go to Tannery &amp; send him home. He comes &amp; gets order on Sandho for 2nd {Beef?}. Write &amp; mail TP&amp;Co letter about shortage on Montreal Leat. {leather} Buy 50 cts postage stamps today, Rec from TP&amp;Co per letter this day 1 Cheque $11853 to pay Coal a/c Rec'd, Mch 1st.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">APRIL SATURDAY 8 1876</span></h2> <p>Go to Tannery at 8. Get $47 from Woodington on Cheque of $125. He to pay balance on Tuesday. Mrs Courtney calls at 2 P.M. stays till 4, she tells me Bruk went to StC on Wednesday &amp; wanted Crown Attn {attorney} JMcKeon to arrest she &amp; I for Conspiracy. McKeon told him Mrs. Courtney was laying information against him for Arson. Bruk told him the House was not insured. Bruk put in a Claim for Insurance in his bill against Courtney; Doorley (Tom) serves me with Bill filed in Chancery against me by Bruk to break Mothers rent &amp; on Tannery. Pay Peter Hooley $850 - ½ of last months wages. Go up town at 6. John Canochan &amp; I go &amp; pay Mrs Jas Scott $3125 I leave Rx with her to sign, she's to give it to Canochan. Sandho</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">APRIL SUNDAY 9 1876</span></h2> <p>Go to Church after Church go up to Lizzs. Dunc is just starting for PtR {Port Robinson}. I remain till 2 till funeral of Jas Scott starts. Sam Huidle tells me he saw Wooton &amp; Bruk together last night at 9 P.M. after Funeral go home &amp; dont go out again. _ Except into Mothers at 8½ M &amp; I go in.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">APRIL MONDAY 10 1876</span></h2> <p>Lovely day.</p> <p>Go to Tannery at 8. See some fellows for thefrom StC shooting {Crows?} on the River. The City has Steam up this a.m. trying her boilers. Worden comes in at 11 &amp; I read Bruks Bill to him. He goes over River. I write Jar. McEdwards this a.m. to send me Copy of my Evidence in any Insolvent matter.</p> <p>Jim Holohan not at work to day.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">APRIL TUESDAY 11 1876</span></h2> <p>Lovely day</p> <p>Go to Tannery at 8. Jim Holohan at work. Put down Drain to Brun House. Take Cleases Stage for StC. Fare 50 cts. See Calvin Brown, about Mothers evidence make fresh bargain with Scott about his Hides buy all his No 1 Steers from 58 to 90 # @ 7 cts. &amp; all No 1 Heifer Hides from 58# at 6½ cts 2 months. See Lawder "tight." Cigars &amp; oysters 75 cts, Candy 50 cts, Fare home on Cars 87 cts. Worden goes on to Rockport &amp; Rochester tells me about party at Rockpt going with him to Buffalo. Mrs Hudson come down from StC. Mrs. Milloy comes home. Pay Worden $400 this am leaving balance due of $500 in all</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">APRIL WEDNESDAY 12 1876</span></h2> <p>Raining</p> <p>Go to Tannery at 8. Talk with Paffard Heny &amp; Clement about Bruk. Get letter from TP&amp;Co last night to draw I draw by Letter today send my cheque for $2400. Sign accomodation note to TP&amp;Co for $1600. Blank &amp; return to them by Mail. Get telegram from TP&amp;Co about Hides. Also telling me to Keep $60 out of Dft money. Get letter from McArthur to send 600 more Hides.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>{repeat of previous page}</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">APRIL TUESDAY 11 1876</span></h2> <p>Lovely day</p> <p>Go to Tannery at 8. Jim Holohan at work. Put down Drain to Brun House. Take Cleases Stage for StC. Fare 50 cts. See Calvin Brown, about Mothers evidence make fresh bargain with Scott about his Hides buy all his No 1 Steers from 58 to 90 # @ 7 cts. &amp; all No 1 Heifer Hides from 58# at 6½ cts 2 months. See Lawder "tight." Cigars &amp; oysters 75 cts, Candy 50 cts, Fare home on Cars 87 cts. Worden goes on to Rockport &amp; Rochester tells me about party at Rockpt going with him to Buffalo. Mrs Hudson come down from StC. Mrs. Milloy comes home. Pay Worden $400 this am leaving balance due of $500 in all</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">APRIL WEDNESDAY 12 1876</span></h2> <p>Raining</p> <p>Go to Tannery at 8. Talk with Paffard Heny &amp; Clement about Bruk. Get letter from TP&amp;Co last night to draw I draw by Letter today send my cheque for $2400. Sign accomodation note to TP&amp;Co for $1600. Blank &amp; return to them by Mail. Get telegram from TP&amp;Co about Hides. Also telling me to Keep $60 out of Dft money. Get letter from McArthur to send 600 more Hides.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">APRIL THURSDAY 13 1876</span></h2> <p>Go to Tannery at 8. Dont hear from Crombie to day abput Dft. Ship McArthur 50 Hides 1502# remain at Tannery all day. Telegram Crombie about Dft. &amp; Dft. to my order for $1500, Cash $805, Dis. Stamps &amp; Conv. $4436 I retain $50 out of Cash &amp; send TP&amp;Co all the rest of Cash &amp; Dfts. this is sent on the 14th</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">APRIL THURSDAY 13 1876</span></h2> <p>Go to Tannery at 8, up to Mail at 11. Get money &amp; Dfts from Crombie &amp; send same to TP&amp;Co less Dis @ $50, Kept out by JAB as per Instructions.</p> <p>Wild Pigeons flying very thick &amp; low this Eve'g, dont go out, wind from South &amp; strong.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">APRIL SATURDAY 15 1876</span></h2> <p>Get up at 5 Herbert &amp; I go out shooting Pigeons, shoot Crow &amp; SawBill {Red breasted Merganser duck}. River full of Ice. Pigeons dont fly</p> <p>Paid Marten Dolan teaming to loads $150 up to Mch 31st Pay Woodington on a/c. Rm @ $25 &amp; take Rx.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">APRIL SUNDAY 16 1876</span></h2> <p>Go to Church &amp; Stay in Balance of day.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">APRIL MONDAY 17 1876</span></h2> <p>Take Cars for Toronto this am Take papers for Blake Kerr &amp; Boyd to go on with Answer to Bruk Bill served on me in Chancery. Take the fast train from Hamilton this is 1st train thru run, go down in 105 hours five minutes arrive at 430 P.M., go to Parsons then up to Blakes office &amp; see Fletcher. Ed Scadding &amp; Parsons come down to American this Eve'g &amp; stay till 11. Ticket from Bridge $420, Dinner 50 cts.</p> <p>Ship McArthur 50 Hides 1532# @ 30 cts.</p> <p>I pay JWFletcher $2500 on Blake Kerr &amp; Boyds a/c &amp; dont take Rx.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">APRIL TUESDAY 18 1876</span></h2> <p>Go to Blakes office at 10 &amp; have long consultation with JW Fletcher, go into all the Case with him. Buy Shoes for Wife &amp; Baby at Hewitts &amp; pay for them $200, order shoes for myself &amp; dont pay for them, price $600. Meet Elijah Moore tanner from St Thomas at American Parsons have long talk. Go to Theatre with him tonight. Agnes Booth &amp; Junius Brutus Booth, act. { father JB Booth Sr died in 1852 so must be brother, Junius Brutus Booth Jr. &amp; sister-in-law Agnes, of John Wilkes Booth}</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">APRIL WEDNESDAY 19 1876</span></h2> <p>Take train at 10 for StCaths Moore goes as far as Hamilton Bill at American $350 Paper 50 cts, Draw at SBank StC on TP&amp;Co as per Instructions for $2500, Dis &amp; Stams $4082 send TP&amp;Co pr Expenses $240900 &amp; retain $50. Dinner at StC 50 cts. get home via CSRR {Canadian Southern Rail Road} at 8 P.M.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">APRIL THURSDAY 20 1876</span></h2> <p>Go to Tannery at 8 &amp; stay all day am. Capt Dick comes to Tannery &amp; we go up town together. stop in at Clements get Dinner &amp; have sleep, go to Tannery at 4, Have Go in Clements &amp; Millers Stores this eve'g Bruk there, I tell about his Bruks getting $800 from S Herou of John Frasers money. Bruk goes out, Donnelly there, Tom Ball &amp; I got home together. I pay Ross the Barber $150 for mending Adas Guitar, Pay Mrs Mulholland $20 on a/c her Bill is $17 &amp; I give her 2 - $10 Bills</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">APRIL FRIDAY 21 1876</span></h2> <p>Dont feel well, stay at home all day. Aurelia Mars calls</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">APRIL SATURDAY 22 1876</span></h2> <p>Str{Steamer} City of Toronto, leaves at 6½ a.m. for Toronto; I stay at Tannery all day.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">APRIL SUNDAY 23 1876</span></h2> <p>Go to Church. Go to Tannery at 3 P.M. &amp; stay till 6. Jno McMillan &amp; father there.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">APRIL MONDAY 24 1876</span></h2> <p>Str {Steamer} City makes her 1st trip this AM. River full of Ice. it has been snowing steady since a week ago Saturday. She cant go up River. Claesons comes over. I ship 63 Sds {sides} 8 Rolls of Sole Leat {leather} to TP&amp;Co 1440 # which yields 60% leat. I get Horse &amp; Buggy from D Waters &amp; CP &amp; I drive out to 4 mile pond I shoot a Duck but dont get it get back at 6. CP &amp; I sit up till 1 A.M. talking, he promises to pay me my money middle of next month. Our profits for 1 Year at 150 Hides per Mch is $25000.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">APRIL THURSDAY 25 1876</span></h2> <p>CP takes City &amp; returns this A.M., seems much pleased with prospects.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">APRIL FRIDAY 26 1876</span></h2> <p>Go to Tannery at 8. Ship JD McG 50 Hides 1649½ # 50 cts., $49485 Get Horse &amp; Buggy from D Waters this P.M. &amp; take wife out for drive to 4 Mile Pond. Get Telegram from TP&amp;Co to ship 50 Hides to Montrar to their order as they arriv. by Boat tomorrow.</p> <p>Ship 1 sack Hair to TP&amp;Co 8 Bushels</p> <p>Philip Luscombe begins work this P.M.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">APRIL THURSDAY 27 1876</span></h2> <p>Go to Tannery at 7. Ship 50 Tannd Hides to order of TP&amp;Co to Montreal &amp; get Hardman &amp; Co. 1483#, 30 cts each $444.90._ remain at Tannery all day</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">APRIL FRIDAY 28 1876</span></h2> <p>Go to Tannery at 8. Jno McMillan gets 3 Bus. Lime &amp; 6 Bus. before. Telegraph TP&amp;Co to send me $330 Sandho brings 5 Hides 290 8 cts $1595.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">APRIL SATURDAY 29 1876</span></h2> <p>Go to Tannery at 8. Longhurst brings 1 Hide 45# 5½ @ 247. I remain at Tannery all day._</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">APRIL SUNDAY 30 1876</span></h2> <p>Go to Church. Mrs. Milloy calls in P.M. I dont go out. Cha &amp; Hughs &amp; Morrison work at Engine to day both get very Drunk</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">MAY MONDAY 1 1876</span></h2> <p>Go to Tannery at 8, find 2 pieces Glass broken in office &amp; Blood on the Windows &amp; door, discover Hughs was very drunk yesterday Hughs promises to join the Sons of Temperance. goes up with me &amp; see Robt Warren, &amp; introduce him to Warren.</p> <p></p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">MAY TUESDAY 2 1876</span></h2> <p>Go to Tannery at 6½ Robt Jacobs Beasemans begins work. Ship Bus Lime 80bbl to Hallam v Boat this AM Get letter from C Parsons about Hallams {illegible cut off} me 50 Hides from Hallam by Boat today. They fall 6 11/50 # short pr Hide. Get letter from TP&amp;Co enclosing $200 Cash &amp; 3 Cheques $50 each in all $350. Pay Men this Eve'g.</p> <p>Str City, cant get to Wharf for Ice. When she returns from Queenston {Knocks?} Ice away.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">MAY WEDNESDAY 3 1876</span></h2> <p>Go to Tanry at 7 F Clark &amp; Anthony at work this AM. Str City gets in today. Get letter from TP&amp;Co about drains $1900, at 3 mos. Put up Hair for Hallam 200 Bags Draw out Statement for Apl. stay at Tannery till 9 PM.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">MAY THURSDAY 4 1876</span></h2> <p>Go to Tanry at 7. Ship Bags 200 Hair on City to Hallam. I go over for Boat this 1st time today. Send Fletcher &amp; Cassels &amp; Boyd, about my Mothers Answer H Bruks Bill. In. Scadding &amp; Hewitt &amp; return shares he Made for me see Kerr &amp; Anderson about Invoice &amp; Marshalls a/c. Have talk with Charley Howe about Sole Leat Sit at Americans &amp; talk with Capt. Bartlett till 12. Parsons returns from Montreal today, tells me he can sell Hardman lots of Leat. &amp; Campbell will take 100 Hides per week.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>{repeat of previous page}</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">MAY WEDNESDAY 3 1876</span></h2> <p>Go to Tanry at 7 F Clark &amp; Anthony at work this AM. Str City gets in today. Get letter from TP&amp;Co about drains $1900, at 3 mos. Put up Hair for Hallam 200 Bags Draw out Statement for Apl. stay at Tannery till 9 PM.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">MAY THURSDAY 4 1876</span></h2> <p>Go to Tanry at 7. Ship Bags 200 Hair on City to Hallam. I go over for Boat this 1st time today. Send Fletcher &amp; Cassels &amp; Boyd, about my Mothers Answer H Bruks Bill. In. Scadding &amp; Hewitt &amp; return shares he Made for me see Kerr &amp; Anderson about Invoice &amp; Marshalls a/c. Have talk with Charley Howe about Sole Leat Sit at Americans &amp; talk with Capt. Bartlett till 12. Parsons returns from Montreal today, tells me he can sell Hardman lots of Leat. &amp; Campbell will take 100 Hides per week.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">MAY FRIDAY 5 1876</span></h2> <p>Take Boat at 7 for Niagara Expenses $225 Pay Scadding yesterday $100 for having my Coat fixed last fall. Very Cold &amp; Stormy Crossing Lake River full of Ice. Hard work getting to Wharf, Boat dont go to Lewiston.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">MAY SATURDAY 6 1876</span></h2> <p>Go to Tannery at 7. Get Horse &amp; Buggy from D Waters &amp; go to StC &amp; take wife. Capt Dick brings me Papers by Boat this AM from Blake Kerr &amp; Boyd. I take them to StC &amp; hand in to Ford McDonald &amp; pay him 60 cts. It is the answer to Bruks bill in Chancery. I sign &amp; execute I C Deed to land in Raleigh of Mr Settles for Ryker (J.C.) I draw on TP&amp;Co for $1900 as per instructions from them, draw at 3 mos @ 7 3/8 &amp; send TP&amp;Co r Expense $1857. Dis &amp; Stamps $42.42. Pay Tom Mills this Eve'g $20 on a/c.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">MAY SUNDAY 7 1876</span></h2> <p>Go to Church in am &amp; pm Mr Hughs comes up &amp; we take walk to old Fort. Dont go out again.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">MAY MONDAY 8 1876</span></h2> <p>Go to Tannery at 6½. Go to Lewiston on Boat with Capt Dick. Ice heavy After dinner Servos begins hauling Car load of Coal. We are quite out. We have up 63 Hides. Get notice that Cask of Mead has arriving for C.S.R.R. Pay Wm Longhurst $1580, last months Hide a/c. including a 62# Hide in Mch. He tells me Chittendens are Comeing this week, &amp; F Currie is going to move on his farm.</p> <p>Call in at Clements (G.A.) &amp; have some Bitters with Dentist, after that J T Kirby Tom Blair &amp; Murphy &amp; I got to Longs &amp; have some. Kirby &amp; I go to his office &amp; have {fuss?}</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">MAY TUESDAY 9 1876</span></h2> <p>Get home at 10 last night, up at 8 this a.m. Walk to Tannery with Ada Coln Kingsmills body comeing over in Boat. Boat cant get in for Ice, lands at Fort passengers Alex Servos &amp; I drive to Fort. I feel badly. J.T. Kirby &amp; I have row at Wordens sale Alphins Cox &amp; I go to Tannery.</p> <p></p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">MAY WEDNESDAY 10 1876</span></h2> <p>Dont go to Tanry today, dont feel well</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">MAY THURSDAY 11 1876</span></h2> <p>George Sims comes up to house at noon &amp; tells me C Hughs is drunk. I go down with George &amp; dismiss Hughs. Put S Hindle on to watch tonight. Hughs very bad.</p> <p><br />{page holder covers this} Hughs $650 accdly {accordingly} {page holder covers this}</p> <p></p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">MAY FRIDAY 12 1876</span></h2> <p>Go to Tannery at 6 30 A.M. Hughs still drinking. Sam Hindle watches at Tannery last night. Insure Mothers dwelling house &amp; furniture for $2500 for 3 Years in Manufacturers &amp; Merchants Mutual Co Alpheus Beamer, Hamilton also $2000 on Machinery etc. in Tannery I pay him $1350 on Policy on House C Parsons come over in Boat &amp; returns again. He hands me $30 for Expenses, say he'll let me have the Money I ask'd for on 15th mn receive letter from IT Kirby, accepting mine written yrterday to him Hughs joins the Sons tonight</p> <p>S Hindle watches tonight</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">MAY SATURDAY 13 1876</span></h2> <p>Go to Tannery at 6. Find Hughs not at all right yet. Jno McMillan has {Bren?} the Constable up for assault. I am supoened also Hughs. see Hughs coming out of Welshs saloon. I tell him when I get back to Tanry I will pay him off Monday. He asks me to try him one week more. I promise. Leave Tannery at 9 P.M.</p> <p>Sam Hindle watches tonight.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">MAY SUNDAY 14 1876</span></h2> <p>C Hughs calls before I am up. I talk with him he is all right. I go to Church, Jessie McFarland dont {bow?} {to me?}. After dinner go to Tannery find all right Worden &amp; Grale call, walk up together</p> <p>Sam Hindle dont watch tonight</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">MAY MONDAY 15 1876</span></h2> <p>Go to Tannery at 6. find all right. Get leather ready to ship to McArthur tomorrow F Currie goes to Boat to meet Chittendens, they dont come. I remain at Tannery all day, dont go to dinner.</p> <p>Pay Porter in full to day his balance due on 1st May.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">MAY TUESDAY 16 1876</span></h2> <p>Go to Tannery at 645. Dolan hauls Lea 10 Rolls to Cars &amp; brings back Bbl Chemicals Pay Freight on same $469 Give Geddes $5 Bill he hasn't change &amp; says he will send me balance. Get letter from NC 248 George St. also from A Beamer about Insurance. Ship McA 50 Hides 1848#, over 8 # over ½ Buy 1 Box Herrings from Jim Miller &amp; pay him 50 cts. Steve Sherwood for 2 Bolts 50 cts. Morrison puts them in. F Currie goes to Boat &amp; meets Mrs Chittenden &amp; Lawyer &amp; drives them home. Get shoes from Hewitt today.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">MAY WEDNESDAY 17 1876</span></h2> <p>Go to Tannery at 7. remain there all day</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">MAY THURSDAY 18 1876</span></h2> <p>Go to Tannery at 7.</p> <p>Take Boat at 11 for Toronto. We go from Wharf to Wharf in 1 hour &amp; 8 Minutes.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">MAY FRIDAY 19 1876</span></h2> <p>Take Boat at 7 for Niagara arrive at 910, remain at Tannery all day.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">MAY SATURDAY 20 1876</span></h2> <p>Raining</p> <p>Go to Tannery at 7. Scadding &amp; wife come over. He &amp; I drive to StC. Get Horse &amp; Buggy from D Waters. Make Dft on TP&amp;Co. at 3 Mos for $3200. Proceeds $3147.26 Expenses $375</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">MAY SUNDAY 21 1876</span></h2> <p>We all attend Church Scadding &amp; I go to Tannery in P.M.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">MAY MONDAY 22 1876</span></h2> <p>Scadding &amp; Wife take Boat for Toronto. I take Cars for the S Bridge, NC comes from Hamilton arrives at Bridge at 11 We go over Bridge put up at Atwoods.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">MAY TUESDAY 23 1876</span></h2> <p>I catch train at 8, cross the Bridge, &amp; take CSRR home. Pay Bill at Atwoods $500 Extras $400, NC takes WYC to S &amp; boat home.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">MAY WEDNESDAY 24 1876</span></h2> <p>Go to Tannery at 7½. remain all day.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">MAY THURSDAY 25 1876</span></h2> <p>Ship LJ Campbell the 50 Tann'd Hides 1625½ #.</p> <p></p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">MAY FRIDAY 26 1876</span></h2> <p>Go to Tannery at 7. Pay R Best 400 steak 50 cts. Ship 210 Tann'd Hides to TP&amp;Co 5433#. 42 Rolls. 33 Sds {sides} overruns 184#. Get supoena to attend Rosseau's trial at Police office. Hugh Sims goes up. Get D Waters Phaeton &amp; drive Wife up River. Call at Capt Bartletts &amp; Jim McFarlands. See Mrs. Chittendens Carriage at Paffards House. Drive up as far as Thompsons. Thompson comes out &amp; talks to us &amp; wants us to go in. We see Deal Smith at Flint Curries old House &amp; Miss Currie talking to her at gate. She (D.S.) lets us as see her going in.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">MAY SATURDAY 27 1876</span></h2> <p>Go to Tannery at 7. Have some words with Hughs about Weighing leat {leather} I weigh it over. Find he made mistake. Ship 100 Tann'd Hides to L.J. Campbell {?} 3277½# overruns 15 1/{?} in all.</p> <p>Pony Meat from I Bishop pay him 58 cts. Meet youngest Miss Thompson at Boat, she dont speak. Garrett &amp; Miss Hugett go up on Cars to Buffalo.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">MAY SUNDAY 28 1876</span></h2> <p>{Blank}</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">MAY MONDAY 29 1876</span></h2> <p>Go to Tannery at 7½ take Deed from my Mother, for Blake, Kerr &amp; Boyd, of Milloy to myself, also Insurance Policy. Take Rothsay for Toronto at 930 Gale Dickson &amp; family go over. Meet Scadding make out Insurance Policy Application for 2000 more on Tannery. Get Shoes for Ada $325. Have long talk with Fletcher about misdirecting letter Parsons complains about Sole Leat. {Sole Leather} shows me some Baltimore, it is not as firm as mine, show it to his man who agrees with me, return by Rothsay Expenses $200 Parsons starts for Montreal this Eve'g</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">MAY TUESDAY 30 1876</span></h2> <p>Go to Tannery at 7½. Miss Thompsons 2 - come down in Car, have long talk with them. Mrs. Chittenden Lizzie &amp; John &amp; little John come to station &amp; go up on Cars. I send Adas shoes over by Capt Dick. to clean (ge? word cut off}</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">MAY WEDNESDAY 31 1876</span></h2> <p>Go to Tannery at 8. stay all day. nothing of importance to note.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">JUNE THURSDAY 31 1876</span></h2> <p>Go to Tannery at 7. remain all day. nothing of importance to note.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">JUNE FRIDAY 2 1876</span></h2> <p>Go to Tannery at 7. Raining Write Fannie Thompson &amp; mail letter. C Parsons &amp; Wm Thom come over by City this P.M. &amp; return by same boat. C Parsons hands me $250 on a/c last months Expenditure says he will send Cheque for balance. He also hands me 2 Notes 1 at 2 Mos for $500. 1 at 3 Mos. for $400 payable to my self to apply on my private a/c. I to take them to StC &amp; get easier discounted I intend trying it at IB tomorrow.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">JUNE SATURDAY 3 1876</span></h2> <p>Get Horse &amp; Buggy from D Waters. Go to Tannery at 7. Go to StC to try &amp; get TP&amp;Co. notes cash'd for $900, cant get it done.</p> <p>Buy Lace Shawl for Wife. Mrs. Ketchum picks it out. She goes up with me.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">JUNE SUNDAY 3 1876</span></h2> <p>Go to Church. C Hughs calls up in on his way from Church this P.M. I dont go out this Eve'g.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">JUNE MONDAY 4 1876</span></h2> <p>Go to Tannery at 7½. Buy Ticket on Rothsay return 150 go to Toronto. Dinner 50 cts. Go to Thom &amp; Parsons about Notes &amp; money. They give me 1 cheque dated 13th inst. for $250. 2 cheques dates today for $125 each on private a/c &amp; tell me to keep the Note dated on 3rd for 3 mos for $400 &amp; get some cash'd at Bank in StCaths. They also give me a cheque to Balance last month a/cs for $6363.</p> <p>I get back at 615 P.M.</p> <p>Ship J Hallam 200 Bags Hair 50 cts - $100.</p> <p>D Waters gets of Sds Harness Leath. 131# @ 40 cts = $5240 dont pay for it</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">JUNE TUESDAY 6 1876</span></h2> <p>Go to Tannery at 7½. Shipp'd 10 Rolls 50 Tann'd Hides to order of TP&amp;Co. Montreal. @ 28 cts cash for W T Egan.</p> <p>Jas Barry sends down for Fleshings &amp; sends $500 accdly {accordingly} by Boy. Give him 6 {½?} Bbls.</p> <p>Go up to Lewiston on boat this P.M. Get letter from C Worden this AM. L Follett cashes cheque of $6363 this A.m. I pay him $20 for Porter &amp; Luscombes a/c. JC McMillan cashes cheque of $1.25 for me on Boat.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">JUNE WEDNESDAY 7 1876</span></h2> <p>Go to Tannery at 7½. Shippd 2 Rolls 10 Hides to Jas Newton, Richmondhill 312#s. 30 cts CP tells me he pays for it.</p> <p>Send cheque by McMillan for $125 to get chequed for me in Toronto. I go up to Lewiston this P.M. &amp; he pays it to me. I pay Jim Holohan &amp; Hooley &amp; Hughs their due Bills against me. Pay Webber $40 on a/c &amp; J Mills bal of his a/c $ {blank} . Wife goes to Buffalo this a.m. I give her $1500.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">JUNE THURSDAY 8 1876</span></h2> <p>Go to Tannery at 8. Rec'd from T.P. &amp; Co. 1 Bbl Oil 43 Galls @ 70 cts $3010, going to return the last Bbl they said it being bad. it contains 47½ {Schs?} at 80 cts = {blank} Pay H Chrysler $700 for Porter &amp; take his Rx. Porter lends the money out of his pay with me to give Chrysler. Pay John Canochan $2700 bal in full due him. S Hindle comes in for pay. dont pay him.</p> <p>A D Fullmer slanders myself &amp; my Mother in {GAClements?} Store today in presence of Wm Purcell &amp; Jarrd Stocking. He told them my Mother Perjured herself &amp; told lies in the Witness Box &amp; swore to whatever I told her to swear to, that I also perjured myself &amp; he was going for me. etc.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">JUNE FRIDAY 9 1876</span></h2> <p>Go to Tannery at 8½. J Stocking stops me &amp; tells me what A.D. Fullmer said about myself &amp; mother in GAClements Book store yesterday. Wm Purcell tells me the same thing. ( See other page June 8th.) Robt Jacobs tells me Fullmer was trying to entice him to leave my Employment &amp; go with him to Port Perry.</p> <p>Telegraph TP&amp;Co to send more Hides. quite out. Pat Joe Carrs $500 on a/c of $15 due him for Gardening at Mothers. Give Wife $800 this a.m. to pay Soph {Sophia} as wages on 15th</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">JUNE SATURDAY 10 1876</span></h2> <p>Go to Tannery at 8. remain all day.</p> <p></p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">JUNE SUNDAY 11 1876</span></h2> <p>Go to Church and down to Tannery in P.M. &amp; out to Dr Watts in Eve'g. Hughs walks as far as Oak Bush with me.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">JUNE MONDAY 12 1876</span></h2> <p>Go to Tannery at 7. C Parsons comes over in P.M. &amp; remains over night. We go to Royal in Eve'g &amp; Roll 10 Pins get home at 10½ sit &amp; talk till 12</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">JUNE TUESDAY 13 1876</span></h2> <p>Get Horse &amp; buggy from D Waters &amp; CP &amp; I go to StC. He wants me to Draw for Note due on 15th for $2400. Crombie not do it until thursday. Says he will cash my note of $400 of TP&amp;Co on the 1st July. We drive around by Queenston &amp; crop over to Lewiston &amp; get CP gets Chapman to sign Deed. I witness it. See F Currie &amp; John in StC, meet Mrs. C &amp; daughter at Pine Grove going to Thompsons. dont look at them It rains heavy &amp; get caught in it. CP &amp; I go to Mrs Ketchums in Eve'g.</p> <p>Parsons tells me this Eve'g to Keep $150 out of proceeds of Dft on Thursday. Peppler calls this Eveg &amp; we buy the other Steer Hides he got from McCarthy today @ 46 3/4</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">JUNE WEDNESDAY 14 1876</span></h2> <p>Go to Tannery at 9. Peppler comes over to Tannery &amp; its &amp; talks with Parsons &amp; I hire Boat leaves at 11. We are to take the No 1 Steers a/c from 60 to 85 cts. Ship Bbl Oil 47½ Galls to TP&amp;Co @ 80 cts = $3800 Ship 50 Tann'd Hides to TP&amp;Co order Montreal 1584#</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">JUNE THURSDAY 15 1876</span></h2> <p>Go to Tannery at 7. C Hughs comes Herbert &amp; Harvey come to Tannery to fish off Wharf this P.M.</p> <p>Nothing of note to day.</p> <p>Dont get proceeds of Dft today from J.B.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">JUNE FRIDAY 16 1876</span></h2> <p>C Hughs comes to house at 7 &amp; tells me about row with Mrs McMillan last night, he has her Father up &amp; {fined?} $500 &amp; costs. I get proceeds of Dft frm JB this noon, as follows 1 Dft on Toronto for $1500 payable to JAB act. &amp; $84250 in Cash.</p> <p>Get telegram from Scadding to go to Toronto this Eve'g. I go over &amp; take funds with me. Ed meets me at Boat; I pay him at Hotel $49. for Insurance on Mothers House &amp; 2000 on Tannery in Gore Mutual.</p> <p></p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">JUNE SATURDAY 17 1876</span></h2> <p>Go to Hewitts after buying Fish tackle. Pay Hewitt for my Shoes got few weeks ago $600 in full to date &amp; order another pair. He tells me about Fullmer having a piece of my Leat {Leather} Go to T.P. &amp; Co. &amp; pay over proceeds of Dft less $150 on Private a/c &amp; duries $4482. The{y} give me cheque for $8252 for tonight on O Extract 20 Bbls rec Thursday. I go to Hays &amp; Co of {?} Furniture, come back on City this P.M. Expense $200.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">JUNE SUNDAY 18 1876</span></h2> <p>Go to Church with Wife this A.M. to Tannery in P.M. see the Noice on Mrs Courtneys lot defaced &amp; my name on it.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">JUNE MONDAY 19 1876</span></h2> <p>Go to Tannery at 8 see Mrs C &amp; family in Carriage at Chryslers Telegraph J Barry to send for Fleshings his man comes down to day &amp; Takes 8 bbls 480 accdly {accordingly}</p> <p>Give Wife $10 on a/c pay Longhurst Bert &amp; Bishop my private a/c in full to date.</p> <p>Jas Barry calls this Eve'g &amp; shows me what Bruk put up on Mrs Courtneys notice in lot. I Keep the Paper. I recognize Bruks hand writing in the word "alias"</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">JUNE TUESDAY 20 1876</span></h2> <p>Go to Tannery at 710</p> <p>nothing of importance to day</p> <p>M Dolan brings 50 Hides from Peppler &amp; Shepherd pr TMcCarthy</p> <p></p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">JUNE WEDNESDAY 21 1876</span></h2> <p>Go to Tannery at 8. remain all day.</p> <p>M Dolan brings 50 Hides from T McCarthy bot from Peppler &amp; Shepherd Toronto.</p> <p>Harry Clarkson - written from New York.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">JUNE THURSDAY 22 1876</span></h2> <p>Go to Tannery at 7. remain all day nothing of importance today</p> <p></p> <p></p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">JUNE FRIDAY 23 1876</span></h2> <p>Go to Tannery at 8. R Thorne comes in on Boat at 935 We go fishing after dinner, have poor luck.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">JUNE SATURDAY 24 1876</span></h2> <p>Up at 3 A.M. Thorne Hubert &amp; I go fishing no luck</p> <p>Get Horse &amp; Buggy fr Waters &amp; Thorne &amp; I go to StC. I {?} Dft on TP&amp;Co 3 mos for $2500. Get Sold Dft on N York for $93280 Balance of $2445.07 Get proceeds of Dft. Draw out $4.69 overcharge on last Dft. Give it all to R Thorne at my office. I hand him back a Cheque TP&amp;Co gave me on 17th for Toronto (&amp; pay freight on {Sds?} for $8053 &amp; R Thorne hands me Cash for same. I pay Geddes $30 on a/c of Freight. Mrs Thorne comes over &amp; they both stay &amp; spend Sunday.</p> <p></p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">JUNE SUNDAY 25 1876</span></h2> <p>R Thorne &amp; I go to Church. Anne sick. Thorne &amp; I go to see Dr. Henderson. R Thorne orders Horse &amp; Buggy from D Waters &amp; drives Mrs Thorne to Queenston afterwards Thorne &amp; I drive out to 4 Mile Pond.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">JUNE MONDAY 22 1876</span></h2> <p>Breakfast at 8½. Thorne &amp; wife go to Lewiston &amp; back I take Boat &amp; go to Toronto with them. Go to Hays &amp; Co. &amp; see about furniture I buy Wash Stand $975 Bureau for Ada $15.00 Stair Carpet 12 Yds. 12 yd $100, 2 Hammocks $800 4.00 Fish Tackle 65 cts Meet McArthur at T.P. &amp; Co. they are bringing him to Settlement of some Kind. C.P. tells me, they will ose $2000 with him. I take tea at Scaddings &amp; Gussie, Aggie George &amp; I go to Horticultural Concert. meet Parsons &amp; Horace Thorne get home at 10½ stay at Scaddings.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">JUNE SUNDAY 23 1876</span></h2> <p>Leave at 7 on City for home, find all right at Tannery.</p> <p>M Dolan goes up for balance of Hides (34) from TMcCarthy bot from Peppler &amp; Shepherd send up 4 small Hides to J Scott to sell. 181# in all at 5 cts = $905 Have to pay 20 cts for Inspection Dolan hands me balance $885</p> <p>Ada goes over on Boat to School Concert with Mrs Milloy.</p> <p>W{Prager?} &amp; Pope call about Atlas I pay him $800 &amp; take Atlas this settles a/c Horse runs away &amp; break buggy. I get Blake Kerr &amp; Boyds a/c to day $108.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">JUNE WEDNESDAY 28 1876</span></h2> <p>Go to Tannery at 8. Ada &amp; Mrs Milloy comes over. The Furniture comes over. Wife much pleased with it. Carpet for Stairs comes Telegraphs for Stairs Rods remain at Tannery till 7½ P.M.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">JUNE THURSDAY 29 1876</span></h2> <p>Go to Tannery at 7½. Stair Rods come over by City. When I go to dinner help Wife put Stair Rods down. Go to Tannery &amp; stay till 7½.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">JUNE FRIDAY 30 1876</span></h2> <p>Go to Tannery at 8. D Servos delivers Gdr. of Coal. Longhursts Steam scow gets ½ ton Coal charged. Roll up &amp; Ship for City this P.M. 150 Tann'd Hides 48#</p> <p>Lend Chas Herou $100</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">JULY SATURDAY 1 1876</span></h2> <p>Dominion day</p> <p>Go to Tannery at 8. Porter &amp; Hughs at work. Excursions from Toronto &amp; Buffalo. Ned Heron comes over on City, goes to Tannery &amp; sits till Boat comes down River. he returns in her. I go with Herbert to Capt Bartletts talk about "Starling." Go up to dinner at 100 return to Tannery at 3, Capt Mrs Bartlett &amp; myself go to Lewiston on Steam Yacht run up in 45 Minutes, come down in 30° {° symbol for minutes}</p> <p>Have 1st look at Royal tonight Ada &amp; I go down &amp; hear music</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">JULY SUNDAY 2 1876</span></h2> <p>Wife &amp; I go to Church, and go back afterwards. We get a rain Storm this P.M.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">JULY MONDAY 3 1876</span></h2> <p>Go to Tannery at 7. Lizzie &amp; Mrs Chittenden go to Buffalo on Cars. I take stage for StC, get note of TP&amp;Co payable to myself discounted proceeds $3902 Note is for 400 at 3 ms. Dis $698, Expenses to StC $175 Buy Gloves for Wife $100, Suspenders for Self 60 cts.</p> <p>Pay H Curlisk $2400 on a/c Pay Thad S Davis of Buffalo $700 accdly {accordingly} on old a/c, meet him on Street with John McKeon</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">JULY TUESDAY 4 1876</span></h2> <p>Paid Papers on a/c $1000</p> <p>Get {too faint to read?} for Blake, Kerr &amp; Boyd $100 Coat 375 {umbrella?} 225 suspenders for Herbert 125 toothbrush 60 cts. Expenses $200 &amp; let from TP&amp;Co $242 to pay mens wages for June.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">JULY WEDNESDAY 5 1876</span></h2> <p>Take Boat at 7 Heavy Fog Wife &amp; Ada at Boat. N Chittenden goes up on Boat. I go up with wife. Dont speak to Chittenden. Will Sage comes down. I begin this P.M. to get our monthly statements. I pay men off this noon. Robt Jacobs goes by Boat to Toronto &amp; Oshawa says he will be back Tuesday.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">JULY THURSDAY 6 1876</span></h2> <p>Go to Tannery at 7½. work at statements all day. Gn. busi Get Monthly statement off, &amp; go to work taking Stock. Give Statements to Hamey on Boat to Mail in Toronto.</p> <p>{Gnat?} Storm to day &amp; Rain</p> <p></p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">JULY FRIDAY 7 1876</span></h2> <p>Go to Tannery at 7½. Busy at Stock all day. Get thro' this P.M. give Inventory to Abbott on the Boat to take to TP&amp;Co also Enclose McCordicks letter about Hair. George Sims shows me a Hide with grain gone. I find pack in the {Barn Bin?} in very bad state Have Sims take it up.</p> <p>C Heron &amp; Wife come in Tannery this e ve'g I show Mrs H thro Tannery.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">JULY SATURDAY 8 1876</span></h2> <p>Go to Tannery at 8. remain till noon. Get Horse &amp; Buggy from D Waters &amp; drive up to Parkers for River. Take Wife &amp; Annie with me, get home at 8.</p> <p>Get telegram from TP&amp;Co &amp; ship all rough leat dry 1st Boat Monday</p> <p>Thermometer 92° in Shade today</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">JULY SUNDAY 9 1876</span></h2> <p>Extremely hot. Thermometer 96° in Office in Tannery today. Wife &amp; I go to church. I dont go out again.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">JULY MONDAY 10 1876</span></h2> <p>Very hot this A.M. go to Tannery at 8. Ship 75 Hides for City this eve'g 2358# ships 88 {?} for City this P.M. 2553½ # Dolan brings my Bureau &amp; wash stand to day from Boat.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">JULY TUESDAY 11 1876</span></h2> <p>Go to Tannery at 8, remain all day nothing of moment to note. Mr Hughs at work finishing Harness.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">JULY WEDNESDAY 12 1876</span></h2> <p>Go to Tannery at 7 remain all day nothing of moment to note</p> <p></p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">JULY THURSDAY 13 1876</span></h2> <p>Go to Tannery at 8 remain all day - nothing of moment takes place</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">JULY FRIDAY 14 1876</span></h2> <p>Go to Tannery at 730 remain all day</p> <p></p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">JULY SATURDAY 15 1876</span></h2> <p>Go to Tannery at 8. Get Phaeton from D Waters this P.M. I, Wife, Ada &amp; Baby &amp; nurse drive out to Chittendons to see Mr Smith Afterwards Wife baby Herbert {Harry?} &amp; nurse drive out to 4 Mile Pond &amp; fish.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">JULY SUNDAY 16 1876</span></h2> <p>Go to Church with Wife this a.m. dont go out again to day Excessively hot Thermometer 95° in Tannery office this P.M.</p> <p></p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">JULY MONDAY 17 1876</span></h2> <p>Go to Tanry at 7½ make out statement of Leat. 10 cts sold &amp; shipp'd from Tannery from Feby 3 to July 1st 1876, to take to Toronto.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>{note month -- page may be out of place}</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">SEPTEMBER MONDAY 4 1876</span></h2> <p>Go to Tannery at 8. make Estimate of monies rec'd for Augt Expenses &amp; mail to TP&amp;Co. Telegraph Scadding to meet me at Boat this Eve'g. Buck goes over ar 11 A.M. I go over in Eve'g take Gun with me to show Cooper. Meet EAS at Wharf. Sit up late tonight.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">SEPTEMBER TUESDAY 5 1876</span></h2> <p>Breakfast at 9. Go up to TP&amp;Co. They dispute about my Estimates. They pay me $84 in Cash &amp; one cheque for $5581 &amp; one for $3060. Donald Milloy &amp; I go up &amp; see Dr. McMichael about Mrs. Courtneys affairs. I return by City. Pay J Bishop on my return $1240 for July Hides, ride up home with him. Alex Clark, Scott &amp; Morrison 3 Curriers arrive.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">JULY TUESDAY 18 1876</span></h2> <p>Go to Tannery at 730 A.M. Take Boat at 11 for Toronto to see T.P. &amp; Co. take Statement of Leather - sold &amp; shipped from Feby 3rd to July 1st, 1876. T.P. &amp; Co. weigh up Stock in store. C.P. says after adding all up, the Stock shows $1000 over what is Charged against the Tannery, but this does not include the profits what the Tannery has made. CP tells me to wait over till tomorrow P.M. I go to Hewitt &amp; get new pair shoes dont pay him for them. Scadding &amp; I go out this Eve'g at 10½, sit &amp; talk with D Milloy till 12 A.M.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">JULY WEDNESDAY 19 1876</span></h2> <p>Get up at 7½, go to TP&amp;Coy see Rutledge. He tells me the losses for past 6 mos will eat up profits CP tells me they cant buy me any money, at present, will pay me the 1st of Augt, will give me as usual my $100 per month, &amp; will give me every dollar of my profit on next 1st Jany, they give me 1 Cheque dated 20th for $2849 for Hides - 1 Do dated 26th for $7056 for Car of Coal in May last. - They give me a memo. of the quanitity of Leat {leather} they have on hand in Toronto, &amp; say they will send me Balance sheet by Saturday next.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">JULY THURSDAY 20 1876</span></h2> <p>Go to Tannery at 8. remain all day - nothing of moment to note. Get 1 Cheque from TP&amp;Co for $2849 &amp; 1 Do for $7056, &amp; pay Coal a/c</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">JULY FRIDAY 21 1876</span></h2> <p>I go to Buffalo via Lewiston this A.M., meet EJ Emery at Falls, go to Continental &amp; have dinner. I return via CSRR this P.M. See Frank Martin.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">JULY SATURDAY 22 1876</span></h2> <p>Go to the Tannery at 730 A.M. remain all day. EA Scadding &amp; wife come over in P.M. John Ewart comes over in {engine?} Boat Scadding &amp; wife, Ada &amp; Clara Ewart &amp; wife &amp; myself go to Hop at Royal this Eve'g.</p> <p>Mrs Ewart gets Phaeton from D Water this P.M. 4 o'clock. Ada drives her out.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">JULY SUNDAY 23 1876</span></h2> <p>Go to Church Scadding &amp; wife go with wife &amp; I. We take Communion. Scadding &amp; I go to Royal in PM, see Will Sage &amp; Lawder. then go to Tannery.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">JULY MONDAY 24 1876</span></h2> <p>Go to Tannery at 8. Ship 82 Sds Harness to TP&amp;Co 1326# Men wheel it over. I give Indy Lawder $575 to pay dis. on Recieval note due on 27th inst at Quebec Bank, - $250. Ada goes to Toronto &amp; back. EAS &amp; wife &amp; Mrs Ewart go over to day. I pay J Bishop $1996 on his Hides last month. Pay J Sandho for 14# Shoulder $175. Miss Donovan goes to Buffalo this a.m. Capt. Bartlett pays me $100 he owed me in making change sometime ago.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">JULY TUESDAY 25 1876</span></h2> <p>Go to Tannery at 8. tell D Waters not to let any one have Credit on my a/c. D Waters mak himself brings Horse &amp; Phaeton round to my place at 1 P.M. says Mrs. McFarland dont want it. I tell him I dont want it, he takes it home. I dont go out driving today.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">JULY WEDNESDAY 26 1876</span></h2> <p>Go to Tannery at 7½. Go to Lewiston on Boat at 9½. Dora Clark &amp; Martha Smith come down in Boat with me &amp; we go up to house. I dont come back to Tannery till 4, nothing of importance to day. Willard Platt orders some Harness Leat. {leather} finished.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">JULY THURSDAY 27 1876</span></h2> <p>Go to Tannery at 8. remain till noon. Agg &amp; family leave by Chases Stage for StC &amp; Port R. Wife, Dora &amp; Martha come to Tannery at 5½, we ride up in Cars Get telegram from Indgers Lawder about Note, answer, Engage horse &amp; buggy from D Waters to go to StC tomorrow</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">JULY FRIDAY 28 1876</span></h2> <p>Get Horse &amp; Buggy from D Waters &amp; take Martha Smith to StC. Have nice drive up. Go to Welland House XXX Dinner Leave for home at 4 take in 4 Mile Pond on way home X home at 745. Dont go out again. Expenses $200. Martha took medicine yesterday from Maria has Headache this Eve'g.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">JULY SATURDAY 29 1876</span></h2> <p>Go to Tannery at 8. Give Herbert 85 cts. Wife $200, Cadet Excursion from Buffalo today. George Dorr comes down. Meet Cyrus {Dean?} on Wharf. Fisher {&amp;?} Currier from Jordan calls for a job today Dorr, Martha Ada Wife I go to Hop at Royal tonight.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">JULY SUNDAY 30 1876</span></h2> <p>All go to Church this A.M. Mrs Ketchums friend from New Orleans, Preaches. Dora Clark, Martha Smith, Ada &amp; I go to Royal this Eve'g &amp; hear Poppen Guighs Band. Get home at 10.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">JULY MONDAY 31 1876</span></h2> <p>Go to Tannery at 7 remain till noon, then up to dinner. Then back to Tannery, remain till 7. dont go out tonight</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>{repeat of previous page}</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">JULY SUNDAY 30 1876</span></h2> <p>All go to Church this A.M. Mrs Ketchums friend from New Orleans, Preaches. Dora Clark, Martha Smith, Ada &amp; I go to Royal this Eve'g &amp; hear Poppen Guighs Band. Get home at 10.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">JULY MONDAY 31 1876</span></h2> <p>Go to Tannery at 7 remain till noon, then up to dinner. Then back to Tannery, remain till 7. dont go out tonight</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">AUGUST TUESDAY 1 1876</span></h2> <p>Go to Tannery at 7½. Wife Baby &amp; nurse, Dora Martha &amp; self go over on City at 11 &amp; return by same Boat. Pay McMillan $300. Martha &amp; Dora go up to house after returning. Maria waits at Tannery for me. We call in at John Sandho's. Meet Mrs {Dedicle?} at Rolands &amp; Mrs W Ele &amp; Mrs John C in Carriage Maria stops &amp; speaks to Annie. We dont go out this Eve'g.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">AUGUST WEDNESDAY 2 1876</span></h2> <p>Go to Tannery at 7½, remain till Noon. Bedstead comes over from Stayrs by Boat this A.M. I put it up at noon. Go to Tannery. Coming up Tanny order Horse &amp; Buggy from D Waters &amp; take Dora Clark &amp; Baby out to 4 mile Pond for drive, get back at 815 &amp; take Martha out for drive return at 10 X. Maria mad at our staying so long.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">AUGUST THURSDAY 3 1876</span></h2> <p>Go to Tannery at 8. I order Horse &amp; Phaeton from D Waters for 4 O'Clk P.M. Maria drives Martha &amp; Dora out to Chittendens &amp; leaves them there. Then comes &amp; drives me out to {StC?} with Baby Herbert &amp; Lizzie Rogers. Maria loses her gloves. get home at 8.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">AUGUST FRIDAY 4 1876</span></h2> <p>Go to Tannery at 8. Rutledge comes over in Rothsay City this Eve'g to check bouchers, etc. forgets his Papers &amp; balance sheet. He telegraphs for them. Lilly White &amp; friend get left from Toronto 23 Cruickshank St. Rutledge &amp; I telegraph to Elmira &amp; Buffalo about O Extract. Mother Liz, Maria Ada Herbert Rutledge &amp; I go to Royal. Poppen Guighs Concert. Tickets $350. Chittendens &amp; Annie there. We wait &amp; see two dances. Annie C does not speak to Maria, Dora nor Martha there.</p> <p>Rutledge bring me from TP&amp;Co $200 Cash &amp; Cheque $125. 1 Do 9600 &amp; 1 Do 9700</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">AUGUST MONDAY 7 1876</span></h2> <p>Rutledge &amp; I go to office at 8½ remain all day at work at bouchers. We both go over by City at 5. I lend Rutledge $200 on Boat. I go up to Horticultural Gardens &amp; meet C Parsons, have talk about Hose, lea {leather} etc. Scadding walks down to American with me, sit awhile &amp; talk I go to bed at 12.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">AUGUST TUESDAY 8 1876</span></h2> <p>Up at 8. Go &amp; get shaved see Scadding. Get rubber Hose $200 return by City. Expenses $200, order Hides &amp; Japonica am introduced to Mrs Bruk (widow) by Mrs Willie Milloy. Wife Arthurs comes over.</p> <p>Go to tannery on arrival of Boat &amp; find Hughs drunk.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">AUGUST WEDNESDAY 9 1876</span></h2> <p>Get Horse &amp; Buggy from Waters to go to StC. take wife. make Dft on T.P. &amp; Co. for $1900. at 3 mos due Nov 1. I Express the procceeds {proceeds} all but 33 to TP&amp;Co viz. $175700. -- I pay Fowler for Watches and Clock $20, &amp; get Rx. Buy Jim Holohan 1 Doz lemons 50 cts, ½ dox Oranges 25 cts. Meet Miss Haddad ( &amp; party) at StC. C Hughs goes to Buffalo with Temperance Excursion this A.M. he is pretty sober when he starts gets drunk up there &amp; stays over</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">AUGUST THURSDAY 10 1876</span></h2> <p>Get Horse &amp; Buggy from Waters at 11 A.M.</p> <p>Go to Tannery at 8. C Hughs come back on Cars at 9½ from Buffalo, still drunk. He leaves Tannery at 1145 A.M. &amp; dont return till after 6 P.M. , very drunk I put Jas Kerr Engineer on as Watchman tonight.</p> <p>I go to Clifton about Lime. see Thos. Willson &amp; engage Lime at 25 per Bush. see Berryman on my return home Martha Smith goes up with me. Mrs. Chittenden brings her in this A.M. I put up horse at Grahams. XX Get home at 7. Find things at Tannery all right except as above.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">AUGUST FRIDAY 11 1876</span></h2> <p>Go to Tannery at 7. Find Hughs lock'd up in Room. Steve Follet comes down &amp; talks to Hughs He promises him to stop drink &amp; go up to Meeting &amp; get reinstated. Jno Murphy hands me $97 from McMillan procceeds of one of two Cheques I handed him yesterday to get Cash'd, the other is for $96, which he still holds.</p> <p>Hughs gets reinstated tonight Jim Kerr stays on Watch tonight.</p> <p>{August Saturday 12 1876 missing}</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">AUGUST SUNDAY 13 1876</span></h2> <p>Dont go to Church this A.M . Go to Royal &amp; Tannery this Eve'g then up to J.M. Kirby's to see John Stevenson &amp; talk till 11</p> <p>Martha &amp; I stay home from Church X</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">AUGUST MONDAY 14 1876</span></h2> <p>Go to Tannery at 8. Martha starts for home I go to S Bridge with her. X</p> <p>I return by Boat at 4½ P.M. Go to Tannery remain till 7½, then go home. Call at Royal on my way up &amp; see {Wismeth?} about Wire Fish line &amp; talk with him about it</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>{same as previous page}</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">AUGUST SUNDAY 13 1876</span></h2> <p>Dont go to Church this A.M . Go to Royal &amp; Tannery this Eve'g then up to J.M. Kirby's to see John Stevenson &amp; talk till 11</p> <p>Martha &amp; I stay home from Church X</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">AUGUST MONDAY 14 1876</span></h2> <p>Go to Tannery at 8. Martha starts for home I go to S Bridge with her. X</p> <p>I return by Boat at 4½ P.M. Go to Tannery remain till 7½, then go home. Call at Royal on my way up &amp; see {Wismeth?} about Wire Fish line &amp; talk with him about it</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">AUGUST TUESDAY 15 1876</span></h2> <p>Go to Tannery at 7½ stay all day. Write Scadding about the Insurance on Tannery, $120. Ask him to send me sample of Tobacco by parcel post. See Flemming of Lewiston about Japonian &amp; Valonia Go to Lewiston on City - this afternoon trip.</p> <p></p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">AUGUST WEDNESDAY 16 1876</span></h2> <p>Go to Tannery at 8. pay Webb $600 on a/c this month. Take 2 new packs in {Yard?} this forenoon. Take out and hang up in dry room 30 Hides this day: I call at office &amp; get letter from Fanny Thompson. Get telegram from TP&amp;Co to Ship McArthur 60 Hides. 2090# is the weight of above.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">AUGUST THURSDAY 17 1876</span></h2> <p>Go to Tannery at 7, meet McArthur 60 Tann'd Hides 2090# @ 3 cts = $627.00. Ship &amp; go over with Leat {leather} on City. Ada goes over with me. Ned Scadding meets us on Wharf. Go up to his place to Dinner. Go to Horticultural Gardens this Eve'g Lidertafel {Liedertafel German Singing Society} in Concert meet C Parsons &amp; Thorne there. I stay at Scaddings all night.</p> <p>I pay Scadding $120 for Renewal of 2 Policies on Tanning $4000 from 20th inst. get Rx</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">AUGUST FRIDAY 18 1876</span></h2> <p>Go down to Scaddings office &amp; see Boustead about Hose Leat {leather} He wants me to write him. Go to TP&amp;Co. they give me two Cheques for Duties &amp; freight in O Extract 1/4546 &amp; 1/4465 . Take Boat at 2 for home. Call &amp; pay W Hewitt $600 for shoes got &amp; in full to date. Get home at 4 P.M. Take Cars at 7 for Buffalo Meet Geo McFarland &amp; folks at Continental. spend Eve'g together</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">AUGUST SATURDAY 19 1876</span></h2> <p>Get up at 6. Fannie A Thompson dont come on 1st Train. Comes at 1240 We have dinner &amp; take Cars CSRR at 4 for home dont go out this Eve'g.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">AUGUST SUNDAY 20 1876</span></h2> <p>All go to Church. Maria meets Mrs Haines &amp; Husband from Buffalo. We go to Royal in Eve'g &amp; call on above. they walk up home with us &amp; sit awhile</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">AUGUST MONDAY 21 1876</span></h2> <p>Go to Tannery at 8, nothing important to day. Write Alex Clark, &amp; Boustead. Engage Boat for Picnic tomorrow</p> <p></p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">AUGUST TUESDAY 22 1876</span></h2> <p>Start for 4 Mile Pond in Boats with Capt Bartlett &amp; wife at 9. Have splendid day. Catch lots of Fish &amp; I shoot 1 Duck. Get home at 7</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">AUGUST WEDNESDAY 23 1876</span></h2> <p>Go to Tannery at 8. Find C Hughs under influence of Liquor. Take him up in office. He then tells me John McMillan has been giving him Whiskey &amp; Ginger Wine all along &amp; coaxing him to drink. He also got Hughs to let him have fleshings for his Pigs etc. Hughs wants me to tell Follett, &amp; he Hughs will testify against McMillan.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">AUGUST THURSDAY 24 1876</span></h2> <p>Go to Tannery at 8. Hughs all right Fannie Thompson, Ada, Wife, Baby &amp; nurse go to Toronto on Boat. Scadding meets us at Boat. Go in Carriage to Scaddings. After dinner Ed &amp; I go down town. I call &amp; see Parsons at Store. Go to Horticultural Gardens at 630. Mrs. Rogers goes with us. Germania Band of Buffalo give Concert.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">AUGUST FRIDAY 25 1876</span></h2> <p>Ed &amp; I go down town at 9. Dont see Boustead about the Hose Leat {leather}. In TP&amp;Co. they want me to go to StC tomorrow &amp; draw. Take Boat at 2 P.M. for home. Garrett &amp; 2 Miss Hewgells on Boat. Dont go out this Eve'g.</p> <p>Call &amp; see Caston &amp; Co about sole leat {leather} say they pay 4 cts for Oak backs, &amp; would prefer buying from me. --</p> <p>Hughs tells me McMillan was taken up &amp; fined this P.M. $2300</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">AUGUST SATURDAY 26 1876</span></h2> <p>Fannie Thompson goes with me</p> <p>Get Horse &amp; Buggy from D Waters &amp; go to St C to draw, make Dft on TP&amp;Co 3 mos for $3200. Get 2 Dfts in Toronto &amp; give both Dfts &amp; procceeds to CParsons who comes over by Boat this P.M. &amp; meets me at Tannery. He goes back on Boat. Dora Clark comes in from Chittendens this A.M. Mrs C drives her in. We dont go out this Eve'g.</p> <p>As I come up from Tannery notice Bruk has altered Mrs Courtneys notice again. I notify Barry.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">AUGUST SUNDAY 27 1876</span></h2> <p>Fannie Thompson Ada Dora Clark Maria &amp; I go to English Church, Our Church being repaired. This Eve'g Fannie &amp; I take walk to Bank. Mrs C Lizzie &amp; Lettie at Church.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">AUGUST MONDAY 28 1876</span></h2> <p>Go to Tannery at 7½, meet Angus Morrison, Arthur &amp; Wife on Wharf, have long talk. After dinner order to Waters Horse &amp; Phaeton at 4 P.M. Wife &amp; Dora go up River. Flint C. calls out to Dora Postal Card We let her out &amp; she goes &amp; gets it. I drive out to 4 Mile Pond after 6. See Bruk &amp; Wall on Corner. Notice still up.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">AUGUST TUESDAY 29 1876</span></h2> <p>Go to Tannery at 8½ Dora Clark goes down with me. She takes Rothsay for Toronto, see Notice for Currier in Globe this A.M. meet C Dean on Wharf ride up town with him on Cars. I pay duties on Valonia $155 H Paffard cashes Cheque of TP&amp;Co for me $4540. Maria gives Dora $600 accdly {accordingly}. Get telegram from IDMcs for 50 Hides immediate Begin taking out 60 Sds Sole this P.M.</p> <p>Lend IMLawder on Rousseaus Wharf $2500, to apply on Note</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">AUGUST WEDNESDAY 30 1876</span></h2> <p>Dora Clark goes to Buffalo this a.m. meet J.C. Kirkpatrick wife &amp; daughter on Cars. Pay $5.00 for Cord Wood. Send Jas Wiley by Mail (Fred Warren as Witness) a TP&amp;Cos Cheque for $7500 to pay note held by him of mine for Possession on Life Insurance. I receive two cheques by mail from TP&amp;Co 1 for $7500 &amp; 1 for $2500.</p> <p>Uncle John returns from Pelham this Noon by Chase.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">AUGUST THURSDAY 31 1876</span></h2> <p>Go to Tannery at 7½. Nothing of Importance takes place today</p> <p></p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">SEPTEMBER FRIDAY 1 1876</span></h2> <p>Go to Toronto on Rothsay NC goes over go to Shakespeare X 50, meet Scadding at office. Have lunch together go to T.P&amp;Co then back on Rothsay Expense $300, Flint C goes over.</p> <p>Fannie Thompson gets back from Pelham this P.M. Gets letter to start for home at once. Packs up tonight.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">SEPTEMBER SATURDAY 2 1876</span></h2> <p>Ada, Fannie Thompson &amp; I go up to Lewiston. Get Fannie ticket to Chicago on Boat from McMillan $1530 ccdly {accordingly} remain at Tannery most of day.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">SEPTEMBER SUNDAY 3 1876</span></h2> <p>Wife &amp; Ada go to Methodist Church. I stay at Home Stocking calls &amp; I walk down with him. Lawder comes in. I walk to Hotel with Mrs Lawder &amp; JMS meet Robt Dickson &amp; have talk</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>{Pages for Monday, September 4, 1876 and Tuesday, September 5, 1876 are after July 17, 1876 page 104}</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">SEPTEMBER WEDNESDAY 6 1876</span></h2> <p>Go to Tannery at 9. Go all over to get Cheques cashed to pay men today. only get one done. Clark &amp; Scott drunk this A.M. Pay men off tonight</p> <p>C Wordan comes to office at 6. Have long talk.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">SEPTEMBER THURSDAY 7 1876</span></h2> <p>Go to Tannery at 8. Porter not at work. Drunk. Scott begins work this A.M. Old Texas begins stuffing this A.M. Worden goes up on Cars this a.m.</p> <p>New Girl Ellen begins work this a.m. Get telegram from IDMcCs for 60 Hides said his message &amp; TP&amp;Co as order'd by them. Have no Hides ready here.</p> <p>I go to Buffalo on Cars this eve'g to meet Worden &amp; get gas fittings. Meet Worden at /d Wilcox 149, Carroll St Lizzie Morgan there, see Worden {Go?} on Cars at 1 A.M.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">SEPTEMBER FRIDAY 8 1876</span></h2> <p>Go down to Toyes &amp; Co. get 2 1½ in Elbows, &amp; 1 Brass Stop Cock 1½ in. Get home on Cars at 9½. Meet John Jolley at Rosseaus, with Bob Best go to Bests House have dinner there. I drive up home at 12 M. remain in all day. Meet McArthur at Wharf buy 2 tickets to Buffalo &amp; return. {the following sentence appears to have been either erased or written so faintly as to be illegible}</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">SEPTEMBER SATURDAY 9 1876</span></h2> <p>Go to Tannery at 720. find all right. Porter at work. receive 10 Rolls Light Hides from TP&amp;Co to make into Russett Bridle - also 3 Sheep Skins &amp; Curmer's {round} Knife</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">SEPTEMBER SUNDAY 10 1876</span></h2> <p>Go to Church this A.M.</p> <p></p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">SEPTEMBER MONDAY 11 1876</span></h2> <p>Go to Tannery at 8, remain all day.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>{pages for Tuesday September 12, 1876 and Wednesday September 13, 1876 appear to be missing}</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">SEPTEMBER THURSDAY 14 1876</span></h2> <p>Go to Tannery at 8. Remain all day.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">SEPTEMBER FRIDAY 15 1876</span></h2> <p>Go to Tannery at 8.30 remain all day.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">SEPTEMBER SATURDAY 16 1876</span></h2> <p>Go to Tannery at 8, remain all day. Get cheque from TP&amp;Co for $75</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">SEPTEMBER SUNDAY 17 1876</span></h2> <p>Go to Church sit up in Gallery</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">SEPTEMBER MONDAY 18 1876</span></h2> <p>Stormy no Boat this AM Boat come in at 5 P.M. I go over in City with leat {leather} for Hamilton Fair. Get in Toronto at 9 C Parsons meet me send leat by Express to Hamilton</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">SEPTEMBER TUESDAY 19 1876</span></h2> <p>Take Cars at 815 for Hamilton get to the Fair Grounds at 1030 get leather placed. Take prizes on all 4 Kinds. Meet Geo Secord, &amp; McArthur, meet Morehouse of Buffalo at Royal in Eve'g. Get back to Toronto at 12.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">SEPTEMBER WEDNESDAY 20 1876</span></h2> <p>Up at 7 go to TP&amp;Co at 10. return by City this P.M. Bring over Curmer's Knife Blades etc, meet Ned Campbell at American.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">SEPTEMBER THURSDAY 21 1876</span></h2> <p>Go to Tannery at 8. remain all day</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">SEPTEMBER FRIDAY 22 1876</span></h2> <p>Go to Tannery at 815 remain all day</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">SEPTEMBER SATURDAY 23 1876</span></h2> <p>Go to Tannery at 8, call in at Jim Millers have bot soda, go to Dock come up at 11 Capt Bartlett &amp; I go to Jim Millers &amp; have ginger ale at Worders Pump. Go to Dinner at 2 then down to Tannery &amp; up at 5½. Call at Jims &amp; have Ginger Ale down, en {engage?} Miss Patterson &amp; have talk, also Miss Willson, go home at 8.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">SEPTEMBER SUNDAY 24 1876</span></h2> <p>Raining</p> <p>Get up at 6. {Katie?} down Stairs &amp; find Ginger Ale our under Steps I open &amp; take some. Wife &amp; Emly go to Church. I go up &amp; lay down on bed K {X with circle around it and two dots at 9 and 6 o'clock}</p> <p></p> <p></p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">SEPTEMBER MONDAY 25 1876</span></h2> <p>Go to Tannery at 8½ remain all day</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">SEPTEMBER TUESDAY 26 1876</span></h2> <p>Go to Tannery at 8½, remain all day</p> <p>Gave Wife $10 for House</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">SEPTEMBER WEDNESDAY 27 1876</span></h2> <p>Go to Tannery at 8, remain all day.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">SEPTEMBER THURSDAY 28 1876</span></h2> <p>Go to Tannery at 8. Take Cars at 10 for Buffalo. Geale goes up with me. I call at Willcox's 129 leat {leather} Roll {Sp?} X buy roll paper, return by train this Eve'g. find Telegram from CP to go to StC tomorrow to draw &amp; meet him.</p> <p></p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">SEPTEMBER FRIDAY 29 1876</span></h2> <p>Go to Tannery at 8. Horse &amp; Buggy from DWaters to to StC to draw drew 2445.07. Get Measured for Coat &amp; Shirts. See Lawder about Sombra Leat {leather}, also Chas Hamilton, C Parsons, meet me at Welland House at 7 We meet Jim {Caines?} there. He wants to buy Parsons interest out of Tannery. We drive home tonight</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>== SEPTEMBER SATURDAY 30 1876 == {dates have been cut off}</p> <p>C Parsons and I go to Tannery at 9½: CP examines Stock very much pleased with it. Jas Fleming of Lewiston calls I pay him for 4 Bales Japonica &amp; 1 Bbl Valonia $47 per City. I hand C Parsons balance of procceeds of Dft less the above $47. He hands me back $308 on a/c of Expenses for Sep. &amp; says he will send me Cheques for $225 to Cover Rent to date &amp; my $100. After dinner we call on Mrs Ketchum. Go to Tannery at 4 Roll up 20 Sds {sides} Harness &amp; 10 sds Russett Bridle &amp; Ship TP&amp;Co +10 Hose Bretts for E Kraft &amp; ship per City. CP goes out on City this Eve'g. Pay men part {wages?} Katie goes to Toronto this A.M. M Patterson goes over on Bells this A.M.</p> <p>== OCTOBER SUNDAY 1 1876 == {dates have been cut off}</p> <p>I go to Church with Herbert this A.M.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">OCTOBER MONDAY 2 1876</span></h2> <p>Go to Tannery at 8. Men all working. Pay Curriers at noon. They not satisfied with wages &amp; quit work I telegraph TP&amp;Co to put notice in paper for Curriers</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">OCTOBER TUESDAY 3 1876</span></h2> <p>Go to Tannery at 7. Jas Barry sends team for Fleshings, they are very putrid, he pays me $300 accley {accordingly} for 6 Bbls leaving balance of $150 @ 75 cts per BBl John Bishop calls I pay his Bill for Hides for 2 last months pay $41. Pay S Sandho for his tallow in full to date</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">OCTOBER WEDNESDAY 4 1876</span></h2> <p>Go to Tannery at 7½ remain all day, no Curriers yet. Make out Statement for Augst &amp; Sep to take to Toronto tomorrow.</p> <p>C Parsons when over last promised to send Hides at once but no Hides yet. Limes all getting empty.</p> <p></p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">OCTOBER THURSDAY 5 1876</span></h2> <p>Go to Tannery at 8. Take City &amp; go to Toronto about Hides. Get 3 cheques from TP&amp;Co 1 for $4078 &amp; 2 for $50 each = $14078 Go up with Scadding to tea. Then go to C Parsons &amp; stay till 11. Parsons foot cut. stay with Scadding all night. We trade Pipes. Get letter frm Blake Kerr &amp; Boyd that Case is set for the 20th at StC. Go up &amp; see Fletcher this P.M.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">OCTOBER FRIDAY 6 1876</span></h2> <p>Go down to City at 9, call at TP&amp;Co, suit 2 Curriers over, Heavy lea {leather} on 90 over in Southern Belle. Capt Dick walks down with me to Belle, meet Patterson on board, have talk in Cabin. Old Patterson on board, anxious to have me go to Buffalo with him meet Curriers on board</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">OCTOBER SATURDAY 7 1876</span></h2> <p>Go to Tannery at 7½. 3 Curriers begin work. Geo Scius begins scouring with them, no work in {Brum?} House for him. I go to dinner at 12. Stop in at GA Clements &amp; get some Royal Butters,. Kirby &amp; Gral comes in. I remain quite awhile. Call at Dave McMillans buy &amp; pay for groceries. Call at Woodingtons &amp; A Daveys, meet James Wiley in McMillans Store &amp; he returns me my note of $75, given for Life Insurance, not having it at time I paid same. Dont feel well after getting home. Give Ada $10. Get Stove this A.M. for Hugh's room. "call at Webbers"</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">OCTOBER SUNDAY 8 1876</span></h2> <p>Remain in all day</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">OCTOBER MONDAY 9 1876</span></h2> <p>Go to Tannery at 7. Go over to Boat no Hides. Capt Dick shews {shows} me letter frm H.M. Hewgill asking for $25. I remain at Tannery all day</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">OCTOBER TUESDAY 10 1876</span></h2> <p>Go to Tannery at 8. Mother &amp; I go to Toronto, on City. she goes up to Scaddings I go up &amp; see Cassels re appoin. tomorrow at 3 P.M. for Mother to come &amp; see him. I go up &amp; stay at Scaddings tonight meet Old Jacob Bastedo there Dave Bastedo &amp; wife call I sleep with Old Mr Bastedo</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">OCTOBER WEDNESDAY 11 1876</span></h2> <p>Ned &amp; I go down on City at 9 Ned goes to Caledonia at 10. We meet Beu Hadden at Depot I talk to him about Dates patent Coal Tar Burner. go up to TP&amp;Co's CP dont want to work in any Hides at present, says he cant get them. Call at Hewitts buy Trunk for C Hughs, meet Cassie &amp; Mother at 3 P.M. go to Blakes office, wait till 4, for Cassels remain 1 hour with him. I go &amp; see C Parsons, ride up to Scaddings with him, have tea then to to Cassels house &amp; consult with him, then to C Parsons &amp; remain till 10½ then go to American &amp; stay all night.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>{repeat of previous page}</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">OCTOBER TUESDAY 10 1876</span></h2> <p>Go to Tannery at 8. Mother &amp; I go to Toronto, on City. she goes up to Scaddings I go up &amp; see Cassels re appoin. tomorrow at 3 P.M. for Mother to come &amp; see him. I go up &amp; stay at Scaddings tonight meet Old Jacob Bastedo there Dave Bastedo &amp; wife call I sleep with Old Mr Bastedo</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">OCTOBER WEDNESDAY 11 1876</span></h2> <p>Ned &amp; I go down on City at 9 Ned goes to Caledonia at 10. We meet Beu Hadden at Depot I talk to him about Dates patent Coal Tar Burner. go up to TP&amp;Co's CP dont want to work in any Hides at present, says he cant get them. Call at Hewitts buy Trunk for C Hughs, meet Cassie &amp; Mother at 3 P.M. go to Blakes office, wait till 4, for Cassels remain 1 hour with him. I go &amp; see C Parsons, ride up to Scaddings with him, have tea then to to Cassels house &amp; consult with him, then to C Parsons &amp; remain till 10½ then go to American &amp; stay all night.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">OCTOBER THURSDAY 12 1876</span></h2> <p>Take City at 7 for home, meet T.H. Date at office. I lend him $20, till next week. go home at noon find Wife has moved Bedroom down stairs</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">OCTOBER FRIDAY 13 1876</span></h2> <p>Go to Tannery at 8½. Wife goes to Buffalo on train. I give her $425 accley. {accordingly} Receive from RP&amp;Co 20 Rolls light Hides to be made in R {Russett} Bridle. I ship TP&amp;Co 11 Rolls 55 heavy Tanned Hides 2028#, overruns 2# pr Hide. Henry McMurray &amp; wife leave for home on Boat. Jim Scallion calls at Tannery to see me. Wife returns at 6 P.M. Hughs goes down in Slip this P.M. to put Rose on Water Pipe. too Cold, he dont succeed</p> <p>Pay Dan Servos $20 on a/c load Coal at Tannery delivered about July last leaving balance of $21 on same</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">OCTOBER SATURDAY 14 1876</span></h2> <p>Go to Tannery at 8. nothing of importance to day, at Tannery I take Stage for StCaths to see Lawder about trial with Bruk on the 20 prox. He remembers all I want to know. I take the 2 Shirts Carlisle sent back. They are to send me others. I pick out Cloth for Pea Jacket. I buy Gloves for Ada $100 I return by Stage at 3. very cold, F ABleleuch &amp; A Cox come down.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">OCTOBER SUNDAY 15 1876</span></h2> <p>Go to Church this AM Dont go out again today Hughs calls at 1 Hands me 2 telegrams from TP&amp;Co, one to ship 20 Hides to McArthurs &amp; 1 to Draw on them for $100 &amp; pay Blake, Kerr &amp; Boyd. The telegram came last night.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">OCTOBER MONDAY 16 1876</span></h2> <p>Go to Tannery at 8. Ship to McArthur 20 Tanned Hides 763# @ 30 cts $22890 Pay WH Chrysler on a/c $600 &amp; get same credited on Bill.</p> <p>Get telegram to ship from TP&amp;Co to ship McArthur 75 Tannd Hides</p> <p></p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">OCTOBER TUESDAY 17 1876</span></h2> <p>Go to Tannery at 8½. nothing of importance to day. Thorntons son gets 20 Bus Hair for Mrs Milloy. Hughs sprains his Ancle {ankle} this P.M. Bruk supoenas My Mother &amp; all the Grocers to day per Tom McClellan to attend at StC in Friday. Wife &amp; Ada comes down to Tannery this Eve'g.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">OCTOBER WEDNESDAY 18 1876</span></h2> <p>Lovely day</p> <p>Go to Tannery at 8. Hughs Ancle {ankle} better. Bill Teuch comes over on Boat. We tan leat {leather} this P.M. to Roll up tomorrow A.M. to ship McA {McArthur}</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">OCTOBER THURSDAY 19 1876</span></h2> <p>Go to Tannery at 8. Ship McArthur 15 Rolls 74 Tann'd Hides 2437# @ 30 cts = $73110.</p> <p>ship RP&amp;Co 6 Bundles Roundings {Rounding: A process in leather finishing where the edges of the leather are beveled or rounded to create a smooth and even edge. In this case it likely applies to the excess material rounded off} 1209#</p> <p>Mother, Uncle John &amp; Geo Scius &amp; myself take Stage &amp; go to StC, to attend trial tomorrow before Proudfoot. Walter Cassels comes by Train in the Eve'g. have consultation up in room after tea. We all stop at Welland House. I stay up late with Sergent OKeefe &amp; {Grant?}</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>{page with October Friday 21 1876 and Saturday 22 1876 is missing}</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">OCTOBER SUNDAY 22 1876</span></h2> <p>Go to Tannery at 8½ &amp; remain all day.</p> <p></p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">OCTOBER MONDAY 23 1876</span></h2> <p>Go to Tannery at 8.</p> <p>Rec from Thos McCarthy 49 No 1 Hides 3056# = 6 3/4 = $20628 1 No 2 58 = 5 3/4 = 333</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">OCTOBER TUESDAY 24 1876</span></h2> <p>Go to Tannery. Stop at Geo Clements on way up. We decide to go to Centennial together, after dinner go to Tannery &amp; remain till 6½.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">OCTOBER WEDNESDAY 25 1876</span></h2> <p>Go to Tannery at 8 &amp; remain all day take Boat for Toronto. Go up to Blakes office &amp; see Fletcher &amp; Cassels. They feel as good as I do over the result of trial, stay at American tonight.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">OCTOBER THURSDAY 26 1876</span></h2> <p>Up at 7. Breakfast&amp; go up to Scaddings office then to town &amp; down to TS Tiers Store. Have hot words with Trus. Ed Scadding with me. Go to TP&amp;Co tell CP about it. Pay Hewitt for Iow Trunk $425 C Parsons down to American this Eve'g Stays till 11½</p> <p>get 5 # Tobbacco {tobacco} from Scadding @ $100 per #. dont pay him.</p> <p>Receive from TP&amp;Co Cheque for $75 at their office:</p> <p></p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">OCTOBER FRIDAY 27 1876</span></h2> <p>Return from Toronto this a.m. Go to Tannery at 8. Get Harness ready to ship tomorrow. Mrs The Str {steamer} Magnet aground at Queens Whf {wharf} as we come out. Pull her off. Mrs. Algier from Ashtubula Ohio, gets on our boat from the Magnet. I talk with her all the way over.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">OCTOBER SATURDAY 28 1876</span></h2> <p>Ship TP&amp;Co this a.m. "the last trip of the City"</p> <p>25 Rolls 25/2 Harness back 2832#</p> <p>1 Bundell Seraps 155 .24 = 131#</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">OCTOBER SUNDAY 29 1876</span></h2> <p>Go to Church this A.M. don go to Tannery in P.M.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">OCTOBER MONDAY 30 1876</span></h2> <p>Go to Tannery at 7½. Meet C Parsons about going to Centennial, remain at Tannery all day.</p> <p>Str {steamer} City comes over from Toronto this noon. Capt Dick &amp; I spend Eve'g at Capt Bartletts &amp; have oysters, stay till near 12.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">OCTOBER TUESDAY 31 1876</span></h2> <p>Go to Tannery at 8. remain all day. Str City starts for Charlotte at 6 A.M. I</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>{repeat of previous page}</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">OCTOBER MONDAY 30 1876</span></h2> <p>Go to Tannery at 7½. Meet C Parsons about going to Centennial, remain at Tannery all day.</p> <p>Str {steamer} City comes over from Toronto this noon. Capt Dick &amp; I spend Eve'g at Capt Bartletts &amp; have oysters, stay till near 12.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">OCTOBER TUESDAY 31 1876</span></h2> <p>Go to Tannery at 8. remain all day. Str City starts for Charlotte at 6 A.M. I</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>{repeat of previous page and of one before that}</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">OCTOBER MONDAY 30 1876</span></h2> <p>Go to Tannery at 7½. Meet C Parsons about going to Centennial, remain at Tannery all day.</p> <p>Str {steamer} City comes over from Toronto this noon. Capt Dick &amp; I spend Eve'g at Capt Bartletts &amp; have oysters, stay till near 12.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">OCTOBER TUESDAY 31 1876</span></h2> <p>Go to Tannery at 8. remain all day. Str City starts for Charlotte at 6 A.M. I</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">NOVEMBER WEDNESDAY 1 1876</span></h2> <p>Go to Tannery at 7½ &amp; remain all day</p> <p></p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">NOVEMBER THURSDAY 2 1876</span></h2> <p>Go to Tannery at 8 &amp; remain all day</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">NOVEMBER FRIDAY 3 1876</span></h2> <p>Go to Tannery at 8. remain all day. Get letter from R Thorne saying Parsons has gone north Duck Shooting. I decide not to go to the Centennial</p> <p></p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">NOVEMBER SATURDAY 4 1876</span></h2> <p>Go to Tannery at 8. Willie Rosseau comes up to house to Enquire about party in Philidelphia. {Philadelphia} They all start for Centennial on train. I remain at Tannery all day.</p> <p>Geale goes Duck Shooting up the River &amp; takes my Decoys wants me to go, but I dont.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">NOVEMBER WEDNESDAY 1 1876</span></h2> <p>Go to Tannery at 7½ &amp; remain all day</p> <p></p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">NOVEMBER THURSDAY 2 1876</span></h2> <p>Go to Tannery at 8 &amp; remain all day</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>{repeat of previous page}</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">NOVEMBER WEDNESDAY 1 1876</span></h2> <p>Go to Tannery at 7½ &amp; remain all day</p> <p></p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">NOVEMBER THURSDAY 2 1876</span></h2> <p>Go to Tannery at 8 &amp; remain all day</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>{page for November Friday 3 1876 and November Saturday 4 1876 missing)</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">NOVEMBER SUNDAY 5 1876</span></h2> <p>Go to Church, in P.M. up at Grals quarters he is not at home. I go home. Take Ginger Ale &amp; dont go out again.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">NOVEMBER MONDAY 6 1876</span></h2> <p>Go to Tannery at 8. Go to dinner at 12, stop in at JT Kirbys - Coal Hole - dont get home till 4. Go to Tannery again then up Town, meet Willie Watt, he goes home with me, &amp; goes in. I speak very cross to Wife, &amp; tell Willie all about Flint Curries wife. etc. etc. &amp; what the Chittendens said about him at Hop last summer to Dora Clark.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">NOVEMBER TUESDAY 7 1876</span></h2> <p>Quite Sick &amp; remain at home all day. Herbert brings telegram from Parsons about {Beuus?} Hand I answer &amp; tell him to send him</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">NOVEMBER WEDNESDAY 8 1876</span></h2> <p>Still sick. Herbert brings Dft on me from McDonough &amp; James Toronto for $1425, it comes thro' Exps office I give him the money to pay it.</p> <p>Also Dft from Lyman Bros on TP&amp;Co for $12586 which I sign &amp; return to them.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">NOVEMBER THURSDAY 9 1876</span></h2> <p>Still sick &amp; not able to go to Tannery</p> <p></p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">NOVEMBER FRIDAY 10 1876</span></h2> <p>Still quite sick &amp; dont go to Tannery</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>(page missing for November Saturday 11 1876 and November Sunday 12 1876}</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">NOVEMBER MONDAY 13 1876</span></h2> <p>Go to Tannery at 9. C Hughs calls at the House for me. remain all day, at Tannery. Dont feel at all well</p> <p></p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">NOVEMBER TUESDAY 14 1876</span></h2> <p>Go to Tannery at 7½. Ship 10 Rolls 102 3ds Harness Leat {leather} to TP&amp;Co Toronto 1545#</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>{page missing for November Wednesday 15 1876 and November Thursday 16 1876}</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">NOVEMBER FRIDAY 17 1876</span></h2> <p>Go to Tannery at 8. remain all day</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">NOVEMBER SATURDAY 18 1876</span></h2> <p>Go to Tannery 7½, &amp; remain all day till 2 P.M. Get Horse &amp; Phaeton from D Waters &amp; drive Wife Ada &amp; baby up River. Meet Miss Brown &amp; another young lady on horse back. Young lady &amp; Saddle turns. She gets off. I tighten up girth &amp; help her on again.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>{repeat of previous page}</p> <p></p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">NOVEMBER FRIDAY 17 1876</span></h2> <p>Go to Tannery at 8. remain all day</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">NOVEMBER SATURDAY 18 1876</span></h2> <p>Go to Tannery 7½, &amp; remain all day till 2 P.M. Get Horse &amp; Phaeton from D Waters &amp; drive Wife Ada &amp; baby up River. Meet Miss Brown &amp; another young lady on horse back. Young lady &amp; Saddle turns. She gets off. I tighten up girth &amp; help her on again.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">NOVEMBER SUNDAY 19 1876</span></h2> <p>Go to church with Wife. this A.M. Call at Mrs Ketchums this Eve'g. Raining all day.</p> <p></p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">NOVEMBER MONDAY 20 1876</span></h2> <p>Go to Tannery at 7. Go to Buffalo on Cars. Mrs. Ketchum goes up. Date's Burner arrives by train this a.m. also 60 Hides from Pepler &amp; Shephard they are quite wet &amp; fall short by our scale weight 37# Invoice weight 4142, our weight 4105#. I buy 58 ft 1 1/4 hose Pope. 30 ft 1 in Steam hose &amp; couplings &amp; Fittings from TToyr &amp; Co, Expenses $265 Duties on hose $125. Do on Fittings $100</p> <p>Get letter from TP&amp;Co Enclosing cheque for $70.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>{repeat of previous page}</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">NOVEMBER SUNDAY 19 1876</span></h2> <p>Go to church with Wife. this A.M. Call at Mrs Ketchums this Eve'g. Raining all day.</p> <p></p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">NOVEMBER MONDAY 20 1876</span></h2> <p>Go to Tannery at 7. Go to Buffalo on Cars. Mrs. Ketchum goes up. Date's Burner arrives by train this a.m. also 60 Hides from Pepler &amp; Shephard they are quite wet &amp; fall short by our scale weight 37# Invoice weight 4142, our weight 4105#. I buy 58 ft 1 1/4 hose Pope. 30 ft 1 in Steam hose &amp; couplings &amp; Fittings from TToyr &amp; Co, Expenses $265 Duties on hose $125. Do on Fittings $100</p> <p>Get letter from TP&amp;Co Enclosing cheque for $70.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">(NOVEMBER - Month covered by page flattener} TUESDAY 21 1876</span></h2> <p>Go to Tannery at 7. Work all day, Cutting Gas Pipe &amp; fittings arrive. Str {Steamer} City arrives at 3 P.M. Capt Dick comes to Tannery &amp; stays till 6. We wait up town till Cars arrive. Garrett &amp; Miss Hewgill come down also Mrs Ketchum. I go home &amp; dont go out again this Eve'g.</p> <p>I telegraph TP&amp;Co to send Iron Tank at once. get Dft from Crombie this eve'g 1 for $1000 &amp; 1 for $85584 proceeds of Dft on TP&amp;Co of $1900, forward same by Mail to TP&amp;Co this a.m. &amp; Register Str {Steamer} City of Toronto arrives at 3 P.M. from Charlotte to lay up.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">NOVEMBER WEDNESDAY 22 1876</span></h2> <p>Go to Tannery at 7 Enclose $872 to JF MacKlein for Rolling last Sole Leat {Leather} in Sept 10th/76.</p> <p>Mr Nash calls to see me about Keeping the a/c's etc.. Capt Dick calls. Pay D McMillan $250 for groceries to date &amp; take Rx.</p> <p>Capt Dick calls after dinner &amp; stays all the afternoon</p> <p>Lend Mrs Ketchum $1200 to be {ret.?} in a few days</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">NOVEMBER THURSDAY 23 1876</span></h2> <p>Go to Tannery at 8. Capt Dick calls at 9, &amp; stays all morning. Mr Nash comes at 10 &amp; begins fileing Invoices remains till 3 P.M. Capt Dick calls after dinner &amp; stays till 4½ P.M. We go over to Boat &amp; see McMillan. Work to day fixing Gas Pipes</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">NOVEMBER FRIDAY 24 1876</span></h2> <p>Go to Tannery at 8. Mr Nash comes up at 10 &amp; stays till 3 P.M. Fileing Invoices. Capt Dick walks down to Tannery with me &amp; takes Cars for StC, says he will be back tomorrow, {Capt then?} hands on the Boat leave for home this a.m. L Manifold is to meet Capt Dick at StC I work nearly all day fixing Gas Pipes.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">{NOVEMBER Partly obscured by flattening tool} SATURDAY 25 1876</span></h2> <p>Go to Tannery at 7. Borrow 1 Bbl Lime from JT Kirby, to be returned Monday. Get letter from Crude P oil Co &amp; Invoice of Tar. Get cheque from TP&amp;Co for $8040 on a/c of CSRR freight. Get 6 Empty Sale Bbls from D McMillan &amp; 4 from Woodington. Tell C Hughs I intend paying him $10 per week this month &amp; in future. Get Globe {Glove?} Calves &amp; 3/8 Elbows &amp; Is {invoices?} from Toyr &amp; Co per Cars tonight. Get Invoice of Coal Tar this P.M. Lend JBGeale 25 this Eve'g. Get Salt Bbls 6 froom McMillan &amp; 4 from Woodington. Hear Hides have gone up a cent by # in StC today</p> <p>Pay Geddes Freight $8245 per cheque &amp; cash Get cheque from TP&amp;Co this P.M. for $8040 for CSRR freight.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">NOVEMBER SUNDAY 26 1876</span></h2> <p>Snowing &amp; wet this a.m. Wife &amp; I go to church. Mr Campbell gives out there will be no church this P.M. if storm continues. Get 2 Duck &amp; 1 3/4 in Glove Calves from TToyr &amp; Co &amp; some 3/8 Elbows</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">{Dates are cut off but are on the repeated next page NOVEMBER MONDAY 27 1876}</span></h2> <p>Go to Tannery at 7½. Mr Nash comes at 10. Finishes Invoice Books this P.M. I pay him $400 on a/c of 3 days work @ $200 pr day. J.T. Kirby &amp; Geale come in &amp; tell us Hamilton &amp; sons of Toronto are coming here to start business in Steel Works.</p> <p>Work at Gas Pipes all day.</p> <p>Cars change time this Am. leave here at 840 A.M. &amp; R_ o 6 P.M.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">{Dates are cut off but are on the repeated next page NOVEMBER TUESDAY 28 1876}</span></h2> <p>Go to Tannery at 8. Work at Gas Pipes etc. Kirby &amp; Geale come down again. I stay at work all day. Go home at 6 3/4 P.M. Effie Milloy spends Eve'g takes dinner at my place I give her 1st lesson on Guitar &amp; see her home. Write H Carson today. Get letter from EJ Emery to go to B on Thursday, answer cant go. Lend Mrs Courtney $100. 2 Cars containing 4 {Bbls cut off on this page, shown on next page} Extract arrives this a.m. C</p> <p>Get cheque from TP&amp;Co for 6908 to pay Dfts. on Coal Tar 56 Bbls</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">NOVEMBER MONDAY 27 1876</span></h2> <p>Go to Tannery at 7½. Mr Nash comes at 10. Finishes Invoice Books this P.M. I pay him $400 on a/c of 3 days work @ $200 pr day. J.T. Kirby &amp; Geale come in &amp; tell us Hamilton &amp; sons of Toronto are coming here to start business in Steel Works.</p> <p>Work at Gas Pipes all day.</p> <p>Cars change time this Am. leave here at 840 A.M. &amp; R_ o 6 P.M.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">NOVEMBER TUESDAY 28 1876</span></h2> <p>Go to Tannery at 8. Work at Gas Pipes etc. Kirby &amp; Geale come down again. I stay at work all day. Go home at 6 3/4 P.M. Effie Milloy spends Eve'g takes dinner at my place I give her 1st lesson on Guitar &amp; see her home. Write H Carson today. Get letter from EJ Emery to go to B on Thursday, answer cant go. Lend Mrs Courtney $100. 2 Cars containing 4 Bbls Extract arrives this a.m. C</p> <p>Get cheque from TP&amp;Co for 6908 to pay Dfts. on Coal Tar 56 Bbls</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>{repeat of previous two pages}</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">NOVEMBER MONDAY 27 1876</span></h2> <p>Go to Tannery at 7½. Mr Nash comes at 10. Finishes Invoice Books this P.M. I pay him $400 on a/c of 3 days work @ $200 pr day. J.T. Kirby &amp; Geale come in &amp; tell us Hamilton &amp; sons of Toronto are coming here to start business in Steel Works.</p> <p>Work at Gas Pipes all day.</p> <p>Cars change time this Am. leave here at 840 A.M. &amp; R_ o 6 P.M.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">NOVEMBER TUESDAY 28 1876</span></h2> <p>Go to Tannery at 8. Work at Gas Pipes etc. Kirby &amp; Geale come down again. I stay at work all day. Go home at 6 3/4 P.M. Effie Milloy spends Eve'g takes dinner at my place I give her 1st lesson on Guitar &amp; see her home. Write H Carson today. Get letter from EJ Emery to go to B on Thursday, answer cant go. Lend Mrs Courtney $100. 2 Cars containing 4 Bbls Extract arrives this a.m. C</p> <p>Get cheque from TP&amp;Co for 6908 to pay Dfts. on Coal Tar 56 Bbls</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">NOVEMBER WEDNESDAY 29 1876</span></h2> <p>Go to Tannery at 8. Coal Tar 56 Bbls arrive this a.m. Pay duties on Pump $105 New Tank arrives from Toronto Receive 6 BBls Lime from L {Clerures?} N Falls. Receive 62 Hides pr Cars from Pepler &amp; Shephard &amp; 12 Bales Japonica from T.P. &amp; Co. Get letter from D Milloy about Mrs C &amp; McMichaels</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">NOVEMBER THURSDAY 30 1876</span></h2> <p>Go to Tannery at 7, remain all day. C Parsons come by train this Eve'g. Very stormy. We sit up quite late.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">DECEMBER FRIDAY 1 1876</span></h2> <p>Go to Tannery at 9, take lunch down &amp; remain all day. Sims &amp; Curriers drunk. We call in on way down &amp; pay Mr Kirby $9180 duties on 40 Bbls Extract, receive cheque from C Parsons for 150. 2 cheques for $75 ea so CP says when next he comes over</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">DECEMBER SATURDAY 2 1876</span></h2> <p>C Parsons &amp; I go to StC on Cars. We make Dft on T.P. &amp; Co. for $3200. Comn &amp; Dis $6907 Get procceeds $313097 &amp; hand CP - he gives me $274 to apply on Tannery Expenses.</p> <p>Geo Woods orders from me 2 Sds Harness I return at 6 P.M. by train CP leaves at 1 P.M. CP &amp; I go to StC in Cars.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">{DECEMBER covered by flattening tool} TUESDAY 5 1876</span></h2> <p>Pay T Blair 1000 on a/c</p> <p>Temple leave on Cars</p> <p>Mr Kirby pays me $600 rebait {rebate} for Duties in {Ext?}</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">DECEMBER WEDNESDAY 6 1876</span></h2> <p>At Tannery all day</p> <p>Kirby calls</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>{repeat of previous page}</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">{DECEMBER covered by flattening tool} TUESDAY 5 1876</span></h2> <p>Pay T Blair 1000 on a/c</p> <p>Temple leave on Cars</p> <p>Mr Kirby pays me $600 rebait {rebate} for Duties in {Ext?}</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">DECEMBER WEDNESDAY 6 1876</span></h2> <p>At Tannery all day</p> <p>Kirby calls</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>{repeat of previous two pages}</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">DECEMBER {TUE covered by flattening tool} SDAY 5 1876</span></h2> <p>Pay T Blair 1000 on a/c</p> <p>Temple leave on Cars</p> <p>Mr Kirby pays me $600 rebait {rebate} for Duties in {Ext?}</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">DECEMBER WEDNESDAY 6 1876</span></h2> <p>At Tannery all day</p> <p>Kirby calls</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">DECEMBER THURSDAY 7 1876</span></h2> <p>JR Kirby &amp; Geale calls &amp; talks about RR notes. Pay Woodington 1500 on a/c Get 50 cts {peat?} Shingles for C Parson</p> <p></p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">DECEMBER FRIDAY 8 1876</span></h2> <p>F {Date?} arrives at Tannery at 3½ P.M. We begin to {fix?} for 1 {?} Snow storm Bitter Cold Tonight, Jim Brown comes to work at 4 P.M.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">DECEMBER SATURDAY 9 1876</span></h2> <p>{Fearful - see next page word covered by flattening tool} cold &amp; Stormy all day</p> <p>Work all day at Burner</p> <p>Bitter cold all day no steam in Tannery Get 1 Cord Wood from J McMillan. Jim Brown working all day</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">DECEMBER SUNDAY 10 1876</span></h2> <p>Bitter Cold Wife &amp; I go to Church. F Date goes to Averys I go to Tannery in P.M. Jim Brown working there at Engine</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>{repeat of previous page with flattening tool not obstructing word}</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">DECEMBER SATURDAY 9 1876</span></h2> <p>Fearful cold &amp; Stormy all day</p> <p>Work all day at Burner</p> <p>Bitter cold all day no steam in Tannery Get 1 Cord Wood from J McMillan. Jim Brown working all day</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">DECEMBER SUNDAY 10 1876</span></h2> <p>Bitter Cold Wife &amp; I go to Church. F Date goes to Averys I go to Tannery in P.M. Jim Brown working there at Engine</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>{repeat of previous two pages}</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">DECEMBER SATURDAY 9 1876</span></h2> <p>Fearful cold &amp; Stormy all day</p> <p>Work all day at Burner</p> <p>Bitter cold all day no steam in Tannery Get 1 Cord Wood from J McMillan. Jim Brown working all day</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">DECEMBER SUNDAY 10 1876</span></h2> <p>Bitter Cold Wife &amp; I go to Church. F Date goes to Averys I go to Tannery in P.M. Jim Brown working there at Engine</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">DECEMBER MONDAY 11 1876</span></h2> <p>Try Burner today it dont work satisfactory. Date stays till dark. It stops working after date leaves. Prosser goes on to watch tonight. Geo Cummings works part of day. Brown works all day &amp; quits tonight</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">DECEMBER TUESDAY 12 1876</span></h2> <p>Go to Tannery at 8 find Every thing in a Mess &amp; burner not working. Go after Date to {Plumbs?}. Date comes down cant make it go. I abandon it, &amp; make wood fire. Date says he wull send another Burner. &amp; the castings {pc.?} will not cost me a cent, meaning Burners etc this Expenses</p> <p>Prosser dont watch tonight weather so moderate</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>{repeat of previous page}</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">DECEMBER MONDAY 11 1876</span></h2> <p>Try Burner today it dont work satisfactory. Date stays till dark. It stop working after date leaves. Prosser goes on to watch tonight. Geo Cummings works part of day. Brown works all day &amp; quits tonight</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">DECEMBER TUESDAY 12 1876</span></h2> <p>Go to Tannery at 8 find Every thing in a Mess &amp; burner not working. Go after Date to {Plumbs?}. Date comes down cant make it go. I abandon it, &amp; make wood fire. Date says he wull send another Burner. &amp; the castings {pc.?} will not cost me a cent, meaning Burners etc this Expenses</p> <p>Prosser dont watch tonight weather so moderate</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>{repeat of two previous pages}</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">DECEMBER MONDAY 11 1876</span></h2> <p>Try Burner today it dont work satisfactory. Date stays till dark. It stop working after date leaves. Prosser goes on to watch tonight. Geo Cummings works part of day. Brown works all day &amp; quits tonight</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">DECEMBER TUESDAY 12 1876</span></h2> <p>Go to Tannery at 8 find Every thing in a Mess &amp; burner not working. Go after Date to {Plumbs?}. Date comes down cant make it go. I abandon it, &amp; make wood fire. Date says he wull send another Burner. &amp; the castings {pc.?} will not cost me a cent, meaning Burners etc this Expenses</p> <p>Prosser dont watch tonight weather so moderate</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">DECEMBER WEDNESDAY 13 1876</span></h2> <p>Weather soft</p> <p>Go to Tannery, find Car of coal there for me, a large load. Geo Cummings, Hughs &amp; myself &amp; Prosser busy at Boiler &amp; Furnace all day till 5 P.M. get steam up. Jim Longhurst calls at my House at 8 &amp; tells me Hughs must go to StC tomorrow to give evidence in Re Jno McMillan.</p> <p>New Currier sent by TP&amp;Co comes today from Brooklin</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">DECEMBER THURSDAY 14 1876</span></h2> <p>Go to Tannery at 7 Stay all day meet Hughs on road to StC. Two new Curriers come from Fergus. TP&amp;Co send them Ship 6 Backs 68½# to E Peach send Invoice to T.P. &amp; Co. Prosser goes on to watch. I tell him the heat to Keep up. Hughs does not come home from StC tonight. Rack with Leat {leather} falls in Dry Room this Eve'g. no steam on. Pay Geddes $150 cheque of TP&amp;Co this day for Freight.</p> <p>Amelia {Mars?} calls tonight. I see Fleming &amp; Deal at {Webbers?} as I go home this Eve'g.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">DECEMBER FRIDAY 15 1876</span></h2> <p>very cold</p> <p>Go to Tannery at 7. Find Prosser has Kept up too much heat &amp; injured 15 Backs that were tannying. I put Bullock &amp; mate on to scouring this a.m. Get Pine Table from Canochan this A.M. n Geo Suirs watches tonight</p> <p></p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">DECEMBER SATURDAY 16 1876</span></h2> <p>Go to Tannery at 7. Geo Suirs still there. Clock marked all night I remain at Tannery all day I stop old Grundy working at noon Parker begins skivering after dinner. Barry comes to office &amp; Supoenas me to Mrs Courtneys trial on Tuesday. I lend Barry for Mrs Courtney to pay 4 Witness fees $10.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">DECEMBER SUNDAY 17 1876</span></h2> <p>Dont get up till 10½ dont go to Church Wife goes. I go to Tannery at 12. find all right Geo Cummings runs Steam till 12. I stay till 4 P.M. &amp; G Suirs stays till Watchman comes on. Clock stops last night at 9½. I wind her up this P.M. Hughs gets home at 4. been away since Thursday A.M. Barry calls at 6 at house. Mrs Courtney at 8½. I lend her for Fare to StC &amp; back $150.</p> <p></p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">DECEMBER MONDAY 18 1876</span></h2> <p>Get to Tannery at 7½. Find Hughs there. He looks hard. I dont say anything to him or scold him about his spree at StC. I roll up Leat {leather} for Toronto &amp; Hamilton. Hughs goes up town at noon says he got a Glass of Whiskey at Doyles.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>{repeat of previous page}</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">DECEMBER SUNDAY 17 1876</span></h2> <p>Dont get up till 10½ dont go to Church Wife goes. I go to Tannery at 12. find all right Geo Cummings runs Steam till 12. I stay till 4 P.M. &amp; G Suirs stays till Watchman comes on. Clock stops last night at 9½. I wind her up this P.M. Hughs gets home at 4. been away since Thursday A.M. Barry calls at 6 at house. Mrs Courtney at 8½. I lend her for Fare to StC &amp; back $150.</p> <p></p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">DECEMBER MONDAY 18 1876</span></h2> <p>Get to Tannery at 7½. Find Hughs there. He looks hard. I dont say anything to him or scold him about his spree at StC. I roll up Leat {leather} for Toronto &amp; Hamilton. Hughs goes up town at noon says he got a Glass of Whiskey at Doyles.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">DECEMBER TUESDAY 19 1876</span></h2> <p>This should be entered on Friday 22nd</p> <p>"(I take Cars for Buffalo take up Steam Guage{Gauge} &amp; get fix'd. I buy Car Soft Nut Coal, at $240, order Wrapping Paper, &amp; get Gas fixings at Toyrs. Take up 13 Bbls Fleshings for L W Nash Jr. he pays me $125 pr Bbl &amp; freight of Bbls down $180. Mrs Lansing Jr. goes up.) " Geo Suirs meets me at Station on returning &amp; tells me Hughs was very drunk all day. I give him instructions &amp; charge of Tannery &amp; orders for Watchman, &amp; Forbid Timmy Doyle to give Hughs any liquor. xThis A.M. Uncle John &amp; I take Cars for StC to attend Mrs Courtneys Trial with Bruk. Grale Dicksons Wife dies at StC today. Meet WmA Thompson on Cars &amp; family, going up &amp; down from Bridge. Expenses $500.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">DECEMBER WEDNESDAY 20 1876</span></h2> <p>Go to Tannery at 7. Give Hughs blowing up &amp; discharge him. Follett comes up down &amp; talks to Hughs &amp; gets me to take him back. He promises to go up &amp; be reinstated at Lodge tonight. I forbid J Rosseau to give Hughs any more liquor. I catch Willie Rosseau giving him Whiskey not 5 minutes after. Hughs goes up to Lodge &amp; is reinstated. Herbert joins tonight. I go with him.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">DECEMBER THURSDAY 21 1876</span></h2> <p>Go to Tannery at 7, remain all day. Hughs sober</p> <p></p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">DECEMBER FRIDAY 22 1876</span></h2> <p>Go to Buffalo 740 Remain all day. Get Steam Guage {gauge} fixd, take up 13 Bbls Fleshings for Leo Nash Jr, he pays me Cash $125 Gold pr Bbl FOB at Niagara $180 freight on Bbls down. I buy Car Soft Nut Coal @ $240, order Paper. Mrs. Lansing Jr on Cars. Fieldy Willson &amp; Jenny Ketchum go up. I get Gas fittings.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>{page missing for December Saturday 23 1876 and Sunday 24 1876}</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">DECEMBER MONDAY 25 1876</span></h2> <p>Go to Tannery at 8. Mother not well &amp; feeling badly. Has had fuss with Lizzie. I go up at 2 with Herbert who comes to Tannery at noon. We have dinner at ½ past 2. Mother Uncle John Lizz, Ada, Herbert, Maria Annie &amp; I all have dinner at my place. I go down to Tannery at 4 &amp; stay till 7.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">DECEMBER TUESDAY 26 1876</span></h2> <p>Go to Tannery &amp; remain all day</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">DECEMBER WEDNESDAY 27 1876</span></h2> <p>Go to Tannery at 7. Remain all day.</p> <p></p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">DECEMBER THURSDAY 28 1876</span></h2> <p>Go to Tannery at 7. Go up to Mail at 11. Get letter from I Bank. "( see Friday 29th for which should've been enter'd to day about above letter stuff") Get Date New Tar Burner, Geo Cummings to put it in this P.M. &amp; start it at 4½ Cummings then goes up town &amp; gets drunk. I discharge him. Hughs setts up tonight.</p> <p>Herbert starts for Pt {Port} Robinson this A.M.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>{repeat of 2 pages ago page 195}</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">DECEMBER MONDAY 25 1876</span></h2> <p>Go to Tannery at 8. Mother not well &amp; feeling badly. Has had fuss with Lizzie. I go up at 2 with Herbert who comes to Tannery at noon. We have dinner at ½ past 2. Mother Uncle John Lizz, Ada, Herbert, Maria Annie &amp; I all have dinner at my place. I go down to Tannery at 4 &amp; stay till 7.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">DECEMBER TUESDAY 26 1876</span></h2> <p>Go to Tannery &amp; remain all day</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">DECEMBER FRIDAY 29 1876</span></h2> <p>Go up to Tannery at 7. Find Geo Cummings drunk &amp; gone up town½. ( I run Engine until 11 Then go up to P Office &amp; get letter from I Bank enclosing 2 orders on Toronto, payable to my order. I endorse them &amp; forward same to TP&amp;Co &amp; Register letter, 1/$920 &amp; 1/$1180, 'part procceeds {proceeds} of Dft made on TP&amp;Co at I Bank 27th for $2400. Balance in Cash $24486 I retain {$2400} to pay men.) Prosser works today &amp; Watches tonight (I get new Tar Burner from Date &amp; put it in this same P.M. start it at 4½) This is Brackets should be enter'd re 28th.</p> <p>Roberts the Currier runs off on train this A.M. Get letter from TP&amp;Co enclosing Cheque for $8290 for Freight. I pay Geddes same.</p> <p>The greatest snow Storm this day &amp; night that has occurred for several years.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">DECEMBER SATURDAY 30 1876</span></h2> <p>Every place Block'd with snow this a.m. write TP&amp;Co &amp; enclose accomodation {accommodation} Note for $1100. sign'd, 4 mos. Enclose I.H. Stone {Res?} $350 for Lanterns &amp; Register, get to Tannery at 11, write my letters at home &amp; mail them on way down. Find Snow has drifted in &amp; wet Leat {leather} in Dry room. Young Averys come &amp; spend Eve'g at my Place with Ada.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">DECEMBER SUNDAY 31 1876</span></h2> <p>Storming &amp; Snowing heavily. Maria &amp; I go to Church. Herbert in Pt Robinson spending his Holidays.</p> <p></p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">MEMORANDA</span></h2> <p>Jany 18/21st Note due IB Bank JMS $350.00</p> <p>Feby 16/19 Note due BBN A Lyman 11934</p> <p>Apl 8/11 Note due BBN A Lyman 11400</p> <p>Mrs Morgan No. 8 Jas St</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>{Back Cover Black leather}</p> </div> transcribed https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/7963fe9bd2d9c86180e385dbb7023f77.pdf 844aceadccdff5976cdc65ce1a1b6fd9 PDF Text Text I just needed J.B, to Taylor From the settler put in three more years, lived from September A Farm Journal original diary of 29, of John on 5% lot 21 Concession finishing 1823, to in 1863. April 1,1902. 1874 Barnhill, 9, Morris an early Township in the County of Huron. Fis household consisted of himself, his wife Nacihel, James, presumed to be a brother, his son, Charles and a daughter Meggie. Thursday Jan. James 1 went to the terror staying in the tea, Charlie went to bush barn, Blyth with the gun. Watch (the dog) Jas. and Meggy at the Stewarts to see Dector for his hand,. with for Friday Jan. 2 Went to Seaforth with Jas. with 20 bags of spring wheat-left home at 7 about daylight and arrived home about 8. Great trains of teams on gravel road with cordwood. Many waiting to empty wheat at Big Mill. Seaforth in a great bustle. The snouw melting. Saturday Jan. 3 James cutting stave bolts with Sam Stewart. All writing letters. Letter from Miss Young telling of Dundas Church being blown down by gale of Dec. G. Strong thaw, fields becoming green again today. Weather so warm scarcely need a fire. Sabbath Jan 4 Roads muddy--only Jas., and I at Mr, from psalm 66, Evening stormy and cold, Spoke a few words on Job Chapter 2. Mann's Church. Sermon meeting at Stewarts.: Monday Jan. 5 Polling day for election for Reeve and Council, I voted for Thos. Kelly against Pat Kelly, a Rcman Catholic. Johathon Moore called, ~Evening Mr, and Mrs. Stewart and Mr., and Mrs. J Shortreed ‘came to tea., At 5 o'clock McArthurs called--they voting on the other Tuesday side. Jan. 6 Mrs. Sorrel and her mother and children came to tea. Mr, Sorrel came for them at 6 p.m., Walkedto Harry Clark's farm to get Charley for tommorrow. Found him squaring elm timber for barn, Jas. fixing up the sawing machine. I, preparing wood for stove. 24 �Wednesday Jan. 7 All up early. Jonathon Moore came. Set off for McArthur's wood to cut stove wood. Machine broke down, went to Walton for -repairs, Did little till dinner time, All went to Stewarts to dinner. UWent out again cut about 13 cords of wood. Thursday Jan. All all up ‘there. 8 at 6 a.m. 'John-.and logs. Charlie ing logs. All to get Dick broakfast McPhail came to with go to their bush. oxen Stewarts to and Dick splitting, Sam Stewart piling, Jas. took dinner with us. Fried pork -and tea. draw draw=- Satbeth Jan. 11 Communion Sabbath. Heard Mr. Mann on Eph. 5, "Walk in love", Mr, Rennell preached a striking sermon from "We are the circumcision," Were out about %, Deep snow--many sleighs at Walton. Interesting communion service. lust one table in the area, only 2 elders required, Mothers with infants came and sat all the time. Monday Jan. 20 Got to church in Farquarson's sleigh. Mr, Richardson and Mr. Campbell had children baptized. A sermon by Mr. Rennells. Skid=ding firewood logs. Got letters from Aunt Meggy at Edinburgh, Mr. John Gillies from Esgquesing writing us to visit him., Meggy re- ceived fine Christmas card. Tuesday Jan. 13 A busy day--sawing firewaod in McArthur's bush. R. Shortreed and his .oxen. HMr, Farquarson, the Stewarts, all came to dinner, and Jonathon Moore to tea., Charley splitting, Jamie Stewart driving~~had the sleigh going to and fro. Cut about 30 trees. Wednesday Jan. 14 Very cold and snowy day, north wind. Charly went to Harry Clarke. Annual meeting at school., Greater interest hearing school has been needlessly condemned, Trustee to be appointed 0ld McArthur called with boot to be mended. and report received, ‘Saturday Jan. Jas., 17 made a rake and testh from stick of new firewood Cold wind--Water in pails in house freezing, McArthur's. New cloth being fond of a roll when coming from the well. Taking tea sometimes Cays stretching out. into trousers. ternoon by daylight. Monday Jan. 19 from Horses made up in af- Dinner Went to Brussels to the mill at 9 and home at 4% p.ms Moore Rebecca on him Called with with Mr. Ferguson the minister, engaged all Evening illness, severe a who is recovering from The young Brodies and the Stewarts came in. writing to Scotland, 25 �Wednesday Jan. 21 Went sarly in Jonathon Moore's sleigh to cut firewood in Farquarson's, B8 men engaged--David Moore, Jas. McDonald, Jas. Farquarson, young Peter McNab. In the evening a meeting of J. Leckie's supporters for a member of parliament. Marked the logs and attended at the saw. Thursday Jan, 22 A day of drizzling rain without ceasing., Water pouring off the roofs, Leaving accumulation in the pipes. Pulling Indian corn off cobs. Reading Or. Aurns' Life % Times. Churned for the last time. Churn takes a long time. abbages for cows about done. Friday Jan. 23 Heard the Jackson's have got a harmonium, Jeany Stewart came with the big wheel and Meggy sct it a going. Jas. giving a half day to the Farquarsons' to Tinish their sawing. Burning the new wood in the stove now. Black cat staying mostly in the barn. Monday Jan. 26 Jas. taking home firecwood--7 loads. Wild starved pig sometimes come around., Carried in some swedish turnips from the pit. Colin McArthur called in the evening with papers. Meggy making and twisting worsted. Well freezing up--pouring in hot water. Jonathon Moore called to settle for sawing. Tuesday Jan. 27 Got from Farquarsons % of a cow--150 lb, Took it home on top of firewood. Cold and sleet then thaw. Cut up meat in the svening. Starved wandering pig found this morning sleeping with the young pigs. Closed woollen and Wednesday in all cotton Jan. the yarn doors. to Seems Stewarts'! weak to for want of food. Took weave. 28 fMeggy gone to visit the MacDonalds. Mr. Stewart helping with the firewood and came to tea., Supposed to have 65 cords home, Cleaned out young cattle and stocks. No wild animals seen near house at all except snowbirds. Large elm logs hauled on the road. Thursday Jan. 27 Blyth whistle shous clock to be 35 minutes fast. Having fresh meat for dinner. Jas. at Stewarts and brought the Globs which is full of elections, Shelling the Indian corn.of which the hens are very fond. Mending horse stalls., Heauvy snow fall today. Saturday Jan, 31 Taking in swedish for both stoves, Went tea, Fresh meat stowed, turnips with R. from the pit., to Shortreeds Slitting firewood in the evening for Syrup and steamed apples. calm clear day. Fine sleigh roads. Singing home--the evening beautiful and clear. 26 several Beautiful hymns. Walked �Sabbath Feb. Walked 1 to church on the beautiful Mann's subject: Eph. “Filled with at 6 at Robert Shortreed's. Spoke light". A good meeting. smooth white road. Mr. the fullness of God". Evening on 1 Johns "Walking in the Monday Feb. 2 Engaged putting out large stove which seems giving way. Took in cooking stove and put in a new position. Great snow storm after midday., Went in Mr, Stcwart's sleigh with others to vote for Mr, Leckie for to be M.P., for Ottawa. In evening, Mr. R. Shortreed called and conversed awhile, Tuesday Febs 3 Jas. went with Robt. Shortreed and the horses to Seaforth with wheat. Johnny Mann came about the proposed bee tomorrow. Brought 3 Weekly Mail's. Charley some work at home, Ordered a Farmer's paper for six months--paid % dollar. Wednesday Feb. 4 Mr, Mann's bee for cutting firewood. Cut about 25 cords-all fallen timber., Charley went to split, Meggy to serve the tables. About 30 men, 1 sawing machine, Some drawing the wood home, Jas, still at the sawlogs. Tonight a meeting by the Plymouth Brethren. None of us went, Shelling Indian corn at night. Thursday Feb, 5 Charles wood, went Tonight to a bee after tea, at Widow Mr. and Johnston's Mrs., to cut Stewart and her their firedaughter Mrs. Knight and infant came in. Spent a cheerful evening, Had apples. Sang some hymns. Letters.from Aunt Meggy and Jessy. Aunt Maggy at Edinburgh. Moody and Sankey's revival meseting crowded. Mr. Parkell, Mrs, Fairbairn have died. Friday Feb, 6 Set off for the sale. Mike Rowland's Afterwards to Mr, in Hullett Garvin's to to pay settle the bill balance dus due for for new horse, Clear bracing frost., Many horses and sleighs. Sauw John McArthur's new house of pine boards. Nice doors and windows. Busy putting up stove. Alex McArthur helping at it. Monday Feb, 9 Jas. and Charley taking home poles for the bush fence. Eve= ning writing letters to Mr, Gillies and to Rothsay. Mr. Stewart came in the evening with 1 web, 15% yards cotton and wool for men's shirts, The small sleigh arrived from Walton with repairs executed. Tuesday Went wheat on Feb. at 25 10 5 to David acres. Met Moore's little to tea. Willie 27 He coming had 800 from bushels school, of A late �tea, fine cakes and preserves. 10 o*clock. Plymouth Brethren Wednesday John Kindled Feb, North Thursday Set and outside McArthur called for Bairn., Mr. for the sleigh tonight. about 11 Shortreed fire Jas. brought meeting again Mr. and Stewart had came boiler on to kill stove the inside, 3 pigs. 0ld Mr. at midday. Kitty Stewart came in the morning Stewart brought the Globe., A Tory elected M.P. Huron. Feb. 12 off for Seaforth pigs and 22 bushel of wind from the south, on road with cordwood ing at the Manns', with James about peas about a ton DOined in Mansion and stave bolts. 8 a.m. Laden éith 2 weight. A pisrcing cold Hotel, Multitude of teams Got home at 6 p.ms call- Friday Feb. 13 Cutting up one pig for ourselves, Charles for the stable. Jas. made a sisve for cleaning pait of half boots. Thaw and rain today. Snow 'spots. A letter from MclIntosh's. making a corn box peas, Began a off the ground in Sabbath Feb. 15 Staid in till 1 o'clock and went to hear Mr, Ferguson on the "Wise men of the east", Matt, 2. Mr. Ferguson ill with asthma. Gave him a paper on the Edinburgh revival which he read to the people. Got in McArthur's sleigh. Evening meeting at Mr, Stewart's. Subject: "The ten Virgins", Wednesday A Feb. very Matt, 25. 18 clear, bright day of frost, Jas. and Charles cutting up some maple trees for firewood which had been blown down in own bush. Meggy went to visit Misses Kelly. Jas. went after for her with Billy and the small sleigh. our tea Thursday Feb. 19 Gave salt to horses and sheep., Cleaned out hay barn. Got a lot of chips and sticks. Reading at night Dr. Burns' Life & Times. Peter McArthur came for Charley to go to the new Brethren meeting at the school. Cut out carpet for new carpet shoes. Friday Feb.-20 Made a pair of carpet shoes for Rachel. Also did all required for horses and cattle. Quite a thaw. Weather quite warm, Strong and warm blue shirts made for each one. Fallen maple trees very difficult to split. Meggy getting well on with the spinning. Tuesday Feb. Charles began a pair 24 went seek work in of Blucher boots. the At 28 lumber woods in McKillop., Jas. tea the assessor came, Valued �the farm and property on it $80 above last year. Rachel and 1 went to the Brethren meeting at the jects John III. Sung hymns, rec'd tracts. Saturday Feb. 28 Went with horses pine for a roller and to got Smith's Weekly to get Mail, harness J. mer's Advocate. to McCallum's., Took a trough. Afternoon and Shortreed chains came home went mended. and At 7, Jas., school. Sub- a log of large with small sleigh Called spent at evening. Mr. Mann's, Got Far- Tuesday Mar. 3 Sawing up 4 ft, cordwood into stove wood., At 3 o'clock went to Jacksons' for tea. Met Mrs. J. Shortreed. Was taken through the new house which is very fine. Large family at home, 5 sons. Had a good deal of music. Played the melodeon. Two of them getting lessons. Wednesday Mar. 4 Went with Mr. and Mrs, Stewart to Mr. Mann's manse to tea, arrived soon after 2. Went in Mr, Stewart's small sleigh. Was at Walton sawmill about sawing logs. Changed eggs in store for mustard and pepper. Had singing and discussion about singing hymns and U.P. principles, secret societies. Reached home about 10 o'clock. Saturday Mar. 7 High winds, rain, very cold. Went to saw mill but did not do anything., Meeting in the church and voting about uniting with the Established church of Scotland. The elder, Mr. McFie's, daughter died of diptheria., fir, Stewart came with 2 webs for dresses, 21 yards. Tuesday Mar. 10 This day the storm abating somewhat. Again at ths sawmill drawing logs and taking away timber. Took a maple log out of the bush after dinner to be sawn. Sideline blocked with snow high as fences., Reading Dr. Charllus' travels in Africa. See children passing through snow to school. Wednesday Mar. 11 Last night the horses and sleigh ran off from Walton at dark, and could not be found. Sam Stewart and I set off with lantern to search McGavin's wood. John Shortreed had found them at his yard and came after us and cried. Some wood on it was thrown off, All was recovered today. Chas. went to look after cutting cordwood. Friday Mar, 13 Snowing nearly all day and very hard frost. Well firmly froze. Taking water up in pails.. Jonathon Moore called; going to a sale through the f;elds. Mr. Stewart called at night for more yarn. 29 �Conversed on all farming activities. Lent him a Farmer's Advocate. Saturday Mar. 14 A beautiful day of clear sunshine. Jas. and Rachel took the sleigh to Brussels with the roller to be bored but had to ‘leave it. Took out pump. Took it in the house beside the stove to thaw, Mr. Stewart brought another web for summer clothes. Took out accordian after long interval and oiled keys. Finishing Dr. Burns' Life. Tuesday Mar, 17 . Went on horseback to Walton with letters. Heavy rains today. Roads very muddy. Called at the Manns' for the Weekly Mail, Mrs, Mann in alone-~had a long conversation. Jas. rounding the rollers. fresh butter just now 25 cents per 1lb. Wednesday Mar, 18 N Went to bush, tapped a number of Maple trees and set troughs. Carried over kettle and churn and set up a fireplace. Creek very much flooded and over flowing. Cattle and sheep roaming over the field., Mr, McPhail came to tea. Meggy went after another kettle. Friday Mar. 20 Jas. mending Mr, Stewart's broken gates Getting windows of house opened. 1In the evening, Mr. and Mrs. John Shortreed and Andrew Laidlaw came. Had a survey of the pictures and discussion on the Est. church claim and protest. Sung "The Gospel Shepherd" and "God is Love"™. Meggy got 3 pails of sap. Geese making great noise. Saturday Mar. 21 Meqggy gathered S pails of maple sap. sent to smithy., Charley home from cutting cords daily Harvey ting for Clarke's, windows 2 men Snow 85¢ a cord nearly all Got roller and frame cordwood, cutting 3 without board. Went off gone., Weather very milds to Get=- opened. Tuesday Mar. 24 Went to McArthur's bush, took out three loads of firewood which remained. Afterwards cleaned roads in our bush. Reading Eqypt Benses lent by Mr. Mann. No letters or papers from the Glasgow friends for a long time. New maple syrup found to be very fine., Peeling last of apples for sauce and to be dried, K Wednesday Mar. 25 Cleaning some wheat for the mill. Douglas and her infant daughter came to Clennan came theria, all with about her. one Heard time. 4 of Mr, Much At night, Mrs, stay a night. McFie's sympathy 30 felt have for John Mrs. died them. of dip- �Thursday Mar, 26 Found Billy horse broken loose and Kate with a large cut and the stall broken. John Shortreed came and Mr. McArthur. Got a needle from McNab. Jas. sewed up the wound. John Douglas came with wagon for his wife. Staid to tea. Went in with them to Walton. Went to prayer meeting in Mr. Fulton's, Mr. Grieve prayed and Mr. Smilie. Walked.home at 10 p.m. Friday Mar. 27 . Sowing some clover and grass seed. Got very cold and windy and had to stop. Jas. busy splitting firewood. Doing odd jobs at steading. Took eggs in yesterday. Got 10 cents, Bought some butter at 25¢ per 1b. Mr. McFie's fourth child buried on Monday. Saturday Mar. 28 Sowing grass seed till midday. Jas. splitting a lot of firewood. First lambs came this morning. After tea, went up to Mr, Jackson's trying the harmonium, Staid about 2 hours. Came home by beautiful moonlight. Found Mr. and Mrs, Stewart at home sitting, Charley home at 10. Monday Mar. 30 Mr..Michie his family., Gave called with 2 of bag a waggon potatoes. collecting Mrs, for David Mr., McFie Moore very and ill after a miscarriage., D. Moore also ill., Jas, and Meggy went to see them. Meggy staid all night., I went to Mrs, Clennan's for some milk for the lambs. Reading Seaforth papers from McArthurs'. Saturday Apr. Working went to Geo. over, about 5 Walton very with 4 at the bush fencz. After dinner, Jas. and Meggy Jackson's raising a shed. Many hands and soon p.m, and supper over also. Walked in evening to eggs fine--calm (10g) and and hard took home butter, 23g. The evening frost. Tuesday Apr. 7 Sawing blocks for firewood through with.large saw. Called on the Stewarts with the Weekly Mail and the Globe., Their horse Jim had cut his heel bad. Jeany busy plaiting straw for hats for the family. Beautiful streamers in the north, Wegnesday Apr. 8 Writing letters home--Uncle William, Uncle Thomas. Jackson and Andrew Laidlaw who are framing at Clennan's came in to spend the evening. Had music and pictures. Parliament met in Ottawas David Livingstone cead--body at Suez. . Thursday Apr. 9 . Lamb dropped nary for warmth, this morning, all Sun warm and soft 31 right, put mud during mother in the day. graFrost �at night. Went to Walton with eggs. Changed for rice tage. Got letters and the Buteman. Prayer meeting in Dougall's farm--about 20 there., Got home about 10 p.m. and fir. pos=- Friday Apr. 10 Day of William Clennan's raising. Jas. and Meggy left in the morning carrying dishes to bs used at the repast. 55 men attended. Witnessed the progress with the field glass., A beautiful bright bracing day. Catholics there who abstained from meat--Friday. Drew up a reply to D. Doig ssking about prospectss. Tuesday Apr, 14 Wind changed and heavy rain fell today. Meggy absent two nights at Douglas'., Rowland's bush now fenced. Mended boot. Getting harness repaired and oiled. Jas, split more firewood. Snow nearly all off the ground, Grey not calving at her day. Heard birds singinge. This day like spring,. Thursday Apr. 16 Willie Rowland came with Bob for his lost pigs. No callers today. Weather pleasant again, grass beginning to grow in marshy spots. Bad account of fall wheat in the papers. Read French lady's account of life in the backwoods. 3 things needed--a road, a church and a Doctor, Saturday Apr. 18 P, McArthur came and got bush fence finished. Meggy got a goose from Mrs. Rob. Shortreed. Boiling sap in the bush=--got a good lot of molasses. Jas., went to Walton with waggon for the roller, road soft. A pair of twin lambs today. Letter from Charles in Michigan, also one from Aunt Tessy and Uncle James. Monday Aprs 20 Great rain fell. Water barrel speedily filled. Put half soles on the light shoes, James mending and oiling harness. Mr. Stewart began ploughing. Reading good account of Glasgow revival in British American Presbyterian from Mr, Smilie., Touching narrative of Lorrie Hamilton, 13 years old, by A,A. Bonar. 700 knouwn to be savingly changed. Tuesday Apr. 21 Shifting rail fences with waggon to enable plough to begin. Rachel went to Walton to post Chas.' letter to Michigan. At 2, took tea with the Manns., Jas, found a swe with 2 lambs, one cold. After being revived, its mother refused to take it, Kept it in the house, Letter from Mary McAlister, Wednesday Apr. 22 Plough started at sideline for pea ground, Land in fine or= der. More lambs today and 1 yesterday. Ducks gave us 3 eggs. Sailing about the pond. Birds singing nicely in the bush., Frogs 32 �at night making great night. Gathering milk Saturday Apr. Making noise, Still a good deal of frost last for a first churn, Rhubarb appearing. 25 up old fence of logs on side line. Meggy gathered 3% pails of maple sap. Tried boiled wheat with milk after dinner stewed veal. Another pair of twin limbs-~have 15 now, ~James went to bring home the roller. Ploughing 1% acres a day. of Monday Apr. 27 Planted Miss Young's trees which arrived--currents, cherries and plums. Rosy calved during the night. Meggy was up attending. James took Kate to the horse at John Shortreed's. Went in evening to McPhail's. Read a long letter from Mr. and Mrs, Gillies. Got cellar door opened this afternoon. Wednesday Apr.’ 29 Working at fence in swale park., -The ploughing in of peas going on, on fall ploughed land, Glad to get milk and cream. Churned also and got some fresh butter. Went in evening to David Moores! about ssed peas. Sauw Mrs, Moore still unwell in bed. Thursday Apr. 30 White head calved calf very like herself. Meggy up during the night, James went to' D. Moore's for seed peas., Busy mending harrows and sowed about 2 acres. No callers today. James shifted the notes of the accordian and thinks it's much better. Very glad to see the piercing north wind changed. Wednesday May 6 Got some maple sugar from Mrs. Mann, Cold in throat, better by day, returns at night., Jas. went with waggon to Sage's for 32 fruit trees., Apples, plums and pears. Evening began to take off stones of pea field. Wrought late. Beautiful sunsets every night. Crimson sky. Thursday May 7 Rolled all the peas with the new roller. Last night at 9, had visitors, Jerry Blashall with his fiddle~-played a good number of tunes. Also Mrs, Rob. Shortreed and Andrew Laidlaw and the young Brodies. Had supper, left about 12 our time. Planting fruit trees at the back Saturday Read May of the house. Lent books to Mrs. D. Moore to read. 9 large quarterly narrative of the Scotland Teuival .sent Cat at steading has kittens beNo letters came, from Uncle Alex: Rather dangerous with today. fire on was Chimney low byre floor. Went in evening to Mr. Jackson's for a trial of such high wind. the melodeon, Their chimney had set fire to the roof. 33 �Tuesday May 12 Meggy boiling soap with the large kettle, Sowing 3 cornered field with oats. Plenty of roots and stumps and several places quite soft., Evening went to Walton with the eggs. Took % 1lb. of black tea at 75¢. Came by the Manns!, 30 acres beside them sold to Mr. the McFadzean registered for letter $900--6 had not acres cleared. A letter from Charley, arrived. Monday May 18 Up at 2 a.m. as Blacky calved a 5. Jas, and the rest up preparing to go to Seaforth with oats and also Charley's trunk to the States and butter and eggs. Meggy also went to see the Turnbulls, Mr. McPhail came in.the afternmoon and staid to tea., Oraessed guite smart, Tuesday May 19 Engaged lifting stones and rolling the fall wheat. Some of it very thin and injured by the frost., All the poultry setting. Hens,(ducks, turkey and geesoc, Cat with kittens, Calves and young ‘pigs, lambs. Cows put out tonight for the first time. Meggy planting and sowing in the orchard., Brought some roots from Turnbulls, i Thursday May 28 Washed the sheep in the creek, O0ld Mr. McArthur came over. Washed in about 2 hours. Plenty of mosquitoes and the water quite warm, Mr. Stewart looking for a lost heifer. Calf offered to Meggy by Rob., Shortreed. Went with waggon to get it. Friday May 29 Fast day in Mr. Ferguson®s. Walked there at 1ll. Mr. F. preached himself. Good many present, 2 Baptisms, Subjects "Christ as Shepherd", Ezek, 34, Jas, taking lumber from Walton. Letter Uncle from Charley, William speaking the of trunk soon had arrived, coming., Got also a a bath letter from in crecke. the Monday June 1 A busy day. Sheep put in and clipped 20 fleeces. Marking with black paint., I clipped 7 and James 13. flany a struggle before all is done. Some of the apple trees looking beautiful with blossoms. Birds singing nicely in the bush. Racing at night after horse Billy who seems quite wild. Thursday June & Digging all day in the drain from the swale to the concessione. Meggy churned, Mosquitoes very abundant this svening. Reading argument against Oddfellowship and Sermon of Dr, Thomson regarding the Bible. Yellow kitten at the steading come out today. 34 �Friday June Mr, 5 Stewart called for the minister's Scarching for a gray he has lost, cannot the whipoorwill bird. Some fireflies to bush. Early potatoes coming through and salary--gave him §5, be found, Meggy heard be seen in Mr. Stewart's the bugs attacking them. Tuesday June 9 Jas, to Seaforth at 7 a,m. Took in 15 doz, eggs, 12 fleeces of wool, 13 bags of oats and 3 calfskins. Met Rachel at Seaforth coming from Mr, Gillios':in Esquesing, Brought various articles. Groceries, cloth, butter tubs, spade, shovel, Paris green. Great growth, Showers by night, sun by day. Wednesday June 10 Jas. harrowed potato hills-~hoed garden potatoes. At the ditch from after dinner. Went ta the Stewart's, saw Jeany Stewart's little son which was born Monday morning at 8, Stewart taking off hemlack bark 4 feet long off fallen trees. Saw the fire flies tonight. Young pigs getting often all mixed togeother. Thursday June 11 Duck brought out 8 little ducks all right. The gander plucked today of his feathers. The goose being engaged setting on eggs. This day like Scotland, dark and wind and rain. Rather cold in the drain. Young pigs scampering after their mother. Cows in the bush all day and pasture at night, Gray Gracie calved today. Thursday June 18 2 mep camo buying lambs at the same time, sold to the sscond man at $2,25. Both thought to be in union. Sowing turnips. Got a loan of scuffler and going through potatoss. Mrs, John Douglas and Alice came for dinner with waggon, also the baby. They wers going to McPhails. Globg full of church meeting. | Monday June 22 W. Rowland's wild pig running all about. Sheep came out of bush,:. Hoeing potatoes. Bug picking took 2% hours, Evening went after cabbage plants. Saw the McPhails and called on Miss Kelly. Saw their Canaries hatching. Brought home a nice bunch of flowers, honey suckle etc., Wednesday June 24 Kitty McArthur and Miss McCras came in the afternoon to tea. . Discussion about Plymouth Brethren peculiarities, Kate mare got in the fall wheat. Taking bark off hemlock. 4 pigs going on the road and thriving, getting no feeding at all. Good prospect of union in Canada--Presbyterian Church, Thursday June Great 25 storm of thunder and rain 35 today. Meggy going to gather �strawberries, had to come home drenched. Jonathon Moore had a . dung bee, Stewarts went, they were stopped by rain, about 15 came. Evening, made a better sketch of the house and steading, several writing for it. Saturday June McDonald large plate 27 building fell but a large none hurt. o barn with Meggy stone and Jas. foundation. went, A about 80 asked. D, McArthur came for 2 small pigs. Cutting thistle orchard and wheat., Heard of W, Mackay's death at Hamilton. Uncle William to come in a few weeks. in Tuesday June 30 Cutting thistles. Made a coloured sketeh of the farm and steading, Sent it to Rothsay with description. Called on the Stewarts in the evening with W, Mail. Meggy and James went to on the McNabs. Gatheored more strawberries for preserves, Got assembly papers~-Mrs. Marshall of Newcastle and Uncle James. men call .2 Wednesday July 1 First day et the road work. Filling a waggon and filling up holes on the. road. Chipped nigh leg with adze., Dominion day and sports in Blyth and many parties passing with waggons and buggies. Road work hours 8 to 5. Reading Assembly papers, long Speeches on Anti~patronage and Re-gstablishment,. Saturday July 4 Jas. and Meggy went to Brussels with the wheat to grind and wool to card, Brought home a collection of things. Pine boards for lining bedroom, Scythe blades. Mr, McPhail came to tea. Sheep broke out of bush, Evening spent searching along roads and in the bush--7 amissing. Sabbath July S5 Went to Mr, Ferguson who has returned, A very good discourse: John 11, “Labour not for meat which perisheth."™ Very impressive. Mr, Smilie came to tea and went to meeting in Mr, McArthur's, Mr. McCallum also came and Mr. Smilie's sons, Room quite crowded, I spoke a short time on Hannah praying. Monday 3July 6 Jas. commenced hay cutting today in corner of ocat field-very heavy. Say a ton and half to the acre. Went off up Catholic Church concession and down Jackson's to look for 8 sheep amissing. Afternoon went to cut thistles among the oats. Very warm. Read speeches on the new Anti-patronage bill. Wednesday July 8 A comet seen at night to N. East, tail pointing upwards. Great lightnings last night all around, lighting up the scenc. 36 �Accidently heard horses in the fall wheat., Saw them by lighting flashes. Got 3 sheep in the bush so seem to have all back again, Hay cutting and poisoning potato bugse Thursday July 9 Went in the cvening to Walton, Mrs. Mann had got a daughter Tuesday night. Mr, Stewart enquiring at Mann's for Charley's address, saying he had power to bring him back. Marriage train passed in Walton, horses with flags and ribbons and racing at full speed. A very sudden death at Brussoels. fMonday July 13, Mr, Knight called. Mr. Mann's baby had died this morning and funeral at 4, p.m. UWent in McAlister's waggon to grave yard at Brussels, 3 othor buggies full of people. 0ld Mr. Hislop prayed at the house, I at the grave. Rachel up early preparing to go to Clinton in John Shortreed's vehicle. Morning hot, but day good. Tuesday July 22 Hay taken out of large park. Wild fruit in the field mostly ripe now. Red and black currants, Rasps, black berries, strawberries, goose berries. Cutting extra ordinary thick timothy and clover near concession road, Meggy began the turnip singling. Rachel visited the Sorrels in the eveninge. Saturday Went July 26 in with 10 lambs Took home fork handles. Got 5 waggon loads home. lambs, Hay mows getting revival in Glasgow since to Walton with Mr, Stewart and his lambs, Sam Stewart came to give a day at the hay. Sheep making great bleating for their pretty well filled up. Read account of Mr. Moody left, Tuesday July 29 Cutting roads in the wheat preparatory to the machine coming. Afterwards put in 4 large loads of hay. Rachel went to Walton, a letter came from Uncle William from Kingston dated yesterday. Preached first Sabbath and settled weather. Wednesday July in Canada in Montreal., Beautiful full moon 30 A busy day. D, Knight arrived with his reaper. Also P. McArthur and McCallum to bind. Cut about 8% acres of wheat. Machine did well. Horses changed at intervals in the day. UWould need 5 good men to bind., Plenty of thistles, some parts very bade. Took out cakes at 10 o'glock, Had new potatoes for dinner, Sabbath August 3 Family went to Mr, Mann's. I went to Free Church but found no service. Walked into Walton, called on Mr, Griere who has a sick child, Went near 3 o'clock to Episcopal church at the Orange Hall., Mr, Cooper preached on 1 Cor. 10:13. Quite a high church 37 �sermon on sacraments. Evening a peace maker", Gen. 13. Monday August meeting in McDonald's: "Abraham as 4 Singling turnips and cutting peas. Cut fully 1% acres. MeCallum and Mcleod came to grind cradle blade. Meggy and her mother busy papering the bedroom which is much improved, The bat comes in the house at night. Getting potatoes every day to dinner. Wednesday August 6 Busy taking in fall wheat all day--12 large waggon loads of 20 stooks, 240 stooks in all. Meggy forking in the barn and raking in the field, Our 4 pigs seem to have gone astray from their quarters at the gate and not to be seen., Farmers Advocate came. Thursday August 7 Fall wheat all in the barn. 18 waggon loads. Cutting peas and singling turnips. Went to look for 4 pigs, which used to be at tho gate at nighti Van came around with fresh meat and mutton from Brussels. Not getting much sale., Took some at 8 and 6 cents a pound. Letter from Rothsay. A lad wanting information about the country in view of coming out, Tuesday August Busy 12 pulling in peas, 9 large loads. Took up 3/4 of the mouw in the large barn, Mr, Ferguson spoke in passing on the sideline, . being at a funeral in Blyth., Peter McArthur called at night with a bundle of Huron Expositors. Heat very oppressive today. Thursday August 14, Putting in peas, 5 loads. About 7. o'clock, Uncle William made his appearance with little John Smith from Galt from which they came today. Jas. went in with the waggon to Walton for their things. Brought great many parcels and presentss Also letters by post. Saturday August 16 3 large waggons of peas in and ed up, Not much room left, Walked line. Man around from Clinton with and chicken finished. Barn now much blockat night with William on side=sewing machines, Killing duck for.dinner. Sabbath August 17 . Rachel remained at home. All the rest went in the waggon to Mr. Mannfs. Uncle William preached for Mr,.Mann on Gen, 28 "Jacob's dream", Mr. Mann had to preach in Blyth in the afternocon. After sermon, Mrs, Murray took us in for a cup of tea. Heard Mr, Ferguson on Heb. 11 in the afterncon. Evening a large meeting in McArthur's, Uncle William preached. 38 �Wednesday August 26 Fine settled day. Put in all concession oats, 3 waggorf loads.. Walked in bush with William and in the evening as usual along the concession, Spoke of Geo, Miller and Dr, Barnardu,1 David Steed and the Jamieson's. Had a roasted leg of mutton for dinner and tripe for supper, and wild plums from McDonalds', Friday Barn August 28 Put in tho last load of oats tonight. All finished now. quite packed almost to the ronf., In the evening Mr. Ferguson came for Uncle William to take him to Brussels. Took fully an hour. Conversing about Canadian customs clothing. Going to build a new stone house. and tea and staid ministers' Saturday August 29 Putting out manure about 19 waggons. Using roasted mutton. Some kept in the well for coolness. Stewarts burning stumps, everything very dry. Reading reflections of an evangelist in the country in England. Mrs., David Moore called. not looking well. Wednesday Sept. 2 Rachel and William went after tea to call on James Kelly and Miss Kelly, Evenings getting longer now. Called on Mr, Button to see after fall wheat seed. Evening very dark coming home. Meggy brought plums from Mr. McPhail. Finished the manure today. Saturday Sept. 12 Sowed almost all the barking last night., Jas. the Indian threshing Great Monday corn in machine loss Scpt. as debt the orchard, burned was fall wheat today. Watch had a great rose, found and killed a raccoon eating on in Heard McKillop of and McCartney the barn getting in which his it was, it. 14 Harrowing of fall wheat finished. Taking out stumps. Went in evening to Gosmans' to see after threshing machine., Great bush fire in swamp on 8th concession. Bought for $1700 and cannot be extinguishod, Meggy got a letter on Saturday from N, Gelkraid. 1 pr, Barnardoe operated an English boy's school for children of poor or drunken parents. Hec prepared them for farm work in the new country and sent them over with the provision that they be given a farm of their own when they reached the age of maturity. Many "Barnardo School Boys" were sent to this part of the country early in the century. 39 �Wednesday Sept. 16 R. Shortreed came to stone up the well up to the top. Finished in the afternoon., In the evening Mr, and Mrs. Mann and Johnny came and took bread and milk, Staid till 9 o'clock. Took opportunity to inform Mr, Mann on intention to leave the church, Mr, Mann not pleased. Thursday Sept. 17 Putting platform on well., Separated ram and 5 lambs, More rain today, Jas. and Rachel went to Walton with the waggon. Sold butter and eggs to Paterson., Got sugar, tea and dishes. Mr, Love the shoemaker, engaged reciting his poetry to a visitor. Got the Globe and Weekly Mail today. Friday Sept. 18 Pulling out stumps in fields before ploughing. Horses out but very troublesome and restless. Have consumed a great dsal of hay while in the stable. Andrew Laidlaw came in the evening. Blyth show day today of cattle and implements etc. Many from around here attended. Wednesday Sept. 23 A visit today from Mr., and Mrs. Turnbull who came at Midday and staid till 5 p.m. Walked round the fields--made several suggestions. Jas. went after dinner to John McArthur's threshing in the open air. Precentor for the Seaforth church asking $400 per annum. Mower and reaper combined cost $160. Saturday Sept. 26 Busy threshing today 18 hands besides 2 of ourselves. Began at 8 a.m., Stopped near 7 p.m. Large company at the table. Threshed spring wheat, fall wheat, oats and half of the peas--400 bushels in all. Great display at meals--15 persons in all, Engaged keeping chaff clear of the mill. Sabbath The Oct. 4 family went at 9% a.m. in the waggon to Blyth and heard Mr, McLean on denying self and taking up the cross, A full and good singing, Heard Mr, Ferguson on Acts 12: "Peter's deliverance", About 100 in the church. Evening meeting in McArthurs's. Mr, Fulton came. Psalm 73, 23 "As a beast". church Tuesday Oct, 6 Jas. at the threshing--700 or 800 bushels in one day., Each man quite black with the dust, UWrote Grandmama, Went to Walton with eggs. Posted letters to William and Gracey. A letter from Charles., Gone to work with a joiner at $1 per day and board. Came home in darkness, rain and mud. Monday Oct. Rachel 12 and I went to church. Mr. 40 Mclennan preached on �Isa, 12:3: "With joy draw water", Two children baptised, A meeting to vote on the Union Basis, Elders' meeting to sanc-~ tion evangelistic labourers coming in winter. James ploughing and I cutting channel to creek, Andrew Laidlaw came at night, sang hymns. Thursday Octe 15 A most beautiful day, bright calm sunshine. Woods beautiful in green, red and yellow tints. Took homo about 35 bushels of potatoes, Put 1 waggon load in cellar, Arridance now made of the troublesome flies. Sorted the tubs of butter for going into Seaforth tomorrow. Wednesday Oct, 21 James went into Seaforth with fall wheat--17 bags., Roads very good, Sold also a pail full of butter. Bought a Catochmors mousetrap. Went after dinner to the Farquarson's threshing. Did not get beginning till near 4 o'clock. Working on the straw stack. Land prices said to be rising rapidly. Good prices offered. Thursday as Oct. 29 Kept by appointment of the Ontario Government and a thanksgiving day for harvest., Both churches were Rachel and I walked sermon from Job, went shooting in to lir. Not many the bush, Ferguson's who preached an the Church open. appropriate in church. James and Andrew Laidlaw Got a letter from Uncle William, Friday Oct. 30 A day of wind and determined to stick to began to fit up stalls rain and mud all around, All the couws the barnyard, Jas, and Andrew Laidlaw in the byre for the cows. Engaged cut=- ting a up the cow. Made ham of part and salted the rest in a barrel. Wednesday Nov. 4 Started carly to Wm. Clonnan's threshing. 4 of the Clennans came, Prince, Jas., Wm.,, John, 2 of Kelly's, Tom and George. fcPhail came, feeling much the fatigue and dust and draught. Great display at supper, 5 or 6 differcnt kinds of breads Sugar set down at tea but not required, Mill often stopping at the peas, belts coming off, Very dark at night. Thursday Nov. 5 3 threshing mills to attend. Gosman at McArthurs', Wilson at W. at the first, ill. Morning Catholics at McGavin at Rowland's, J, Shortreed’s, A. Laidlaw Jas. ‘at the -second, 0ld Mr., Gosman dangerously began full of rain and mist but cleared, Mostly W, Rowland's but all very 41 quiet and sober, �Wednesday Nov, 11 Cutting cedar posts and carrying them out with A, Laidlaw, Jas. Kelly called getting up a surprise party for Mr, Carson who has sold out. Mr, Kelly has purchased a double sleigh. W, Rowland called, had traded an old mare for a sawing machine. Four differont classos of pigs to be daily attended with peas and wator and bran and bedding. Thursday Nov. 12 Cutting saw logs in the bush with Andrew Laidlaw, James ploughing. Taking breakfast by candle light mostly. Supper at dark after 6 p.m, Well off with fresh roasted meat for dinner. Put in the cows at night last night. UWriting to William and also one to Grandmama. Monday Nov. 16 James and Rachel went to Brussels to the mill with 8 bags of wheat, Took in the cow's hide. Staid all day at Torrances', to dinner and supper, Played on the fine organ. $1000 more offered for his farm than last year, Took home a small pige Sawing the monster hemlock into 5 logs. Took a whole day to cut it. Thursday Nov. Staid in roads in the 19 to bush, get the = clock Rec'd.union Union to be consummated in trough for the well. Ablo striking repaireds discussion on Clearing church assemblies. June next. Made a long basswood to plough all day but frost coming on. Friday Nov. 20 Seems like the first day of winter--snowing all day, soma= times freezing, sometimes thawing., Gathered up all the loose boards, planks, piled fircwood. Making up crotch for skidding saw logs. Old sow catched a large chicken under the barn and eat it up. James at Walton with horses but mail had not come, Saturday Nov. 21 Mild and fair ‘today. Got at the saw log skidding all day. Mr. Smile's son came at night with a gquarter of large cheese which had been ordered, price 133¢. Black cat very busy bringing mico from the steader to the kittens. Read sermons by Dr, George of Stratford. Sabbath Nov. 22 .-t Went alone to church. Small number. . Day rather Mr., Ferguson preached a good scrmon on 1 Corin., 15, with Mrs. Rob Shortreed., Did not go to Mr, Methodists keeping protracted mectings every Dr. George's sermons, No meeting tonight, 42 McFie's night as stormy. Walked home intended. there. Reading �Wednesday Dec., 2 Jas, went to Blyth to attend a registration meeting, No decision given whether a vote allowed or not, Many questions asked. Meggy has quilting going on, occupying a large part of the apartment, Jas. busy at boot making and remodeling. Heard John Douglas. Feeding cows by lantern light. Friday Dec. 11 Began to put up partition upstairs. Took up a lot of boards, pine and hemlock. At present, have breakfast at half past seven, dinner at half past twelve, tea at half past 5., Began boiling pail of turnips for the horses. Great carrying of pails of turnips and peas down to the house. Pigs getting 10 pails of steeped peas dai=1ly. Thursday Dec. 24 Took in 54 pails of turnips, Tempestuous day, snow drifting like white smoke and high wind, Difficult to get the cows to go to water. James went to invite the McPhails to come tomorrow. Reading Weekly Mail and Duchess of Gordon's Life, Enjoying fresh meat. Great feast at the McNabs', Ffiddle there and some dancing. Friday Dec, 25 ) Mr, and Mrs. McPhail came at 11 a,m. Staid to dinner and tea, left at 5. We went for them and took them home in the sleigh. Jas. went to a shooting match for turkeys at Walton., Came home by McArthurs' at 9 p.m. Staid in after dinner mending eye glasses with gutta percha, Finished Duchess of Gordon's life history. Thursday Dec, 31 Nice day and hard frost. Engaged as usual., UWent after dinner with the logs to Walton and attended Mr. Ferguson's annual congre-~ gational meeting., Church funds satisfactory. Minister's salary all paid except $2.50. Only 16 dollars debt on the property. Got Farmer's Advocate with new cover, also Weekly Mail, Visited the saw mill yard, Found W, Toulen's sleigh at Walton just ready to come home. Got a sleigh ride home. Taking home behind a new pair of bob sleighs made by himself. Many teams on the gravel road. Got home about 7 p.m, Sleighing very good, Uppasite: A Farm Portrait: Art Barr, Wallace Potter, Mona Potter (wilson), Bell Potter, Mrs, Lilian Potter, James Potter, Arletta Potter (Fear). 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