26 10 593 https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/da88b63da185d80c6c0635c777f33572.pdf 3a9b6b43bfce3838936ecb7f4bcbeb83 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. {Duplicate of File #32804: "1905_JamesBowman_Volume3 57.pdf"} {Hand writing from July 23, 1906 to August 24, 1906 is quite different with different spellings also e.g. Wednesday instead of James Bowman's usual "Wensday", and it may be that someone else maintained the diary while Mr. Bowman was out west. Different handwriting and style from Wednesday August 19, 1906 to October 16, 1906 when James Bowman again indicates he was away; however, this time more of his comments esp. re: purchases and breeding cattle are made in his handwriting; also November 14th to November 18th when James Bowman indicated that he was going to Fergus Ontario and north. He inspects cattle on November 19th and he leaves again on November 20th to November 25th for Western Ontario and November 26th to December 3rd for Eastern Ontario and Quebec, then December 19th for "North-West" until January 5th, 1907(end of diary) Notes on breeding in last trip are in James Bowman's handwriting.} 426 1905 <table> <tr> <td></td> <td>Thursday. Dec 28<u>th</u> fair</td> <td>We chores and fixed things up around barn generally Forest Bros came for calf. paid me $32</td> <td>32<u>00</u></td> <td><s>32</s></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Friday. 29<u>th</u> rainy & Cold in Afternoon</td> <td>Tom & I got a grist of Chop ready 14 bgs Oats. 3 Peas 3 Barley took it to mill in Afternoon pd for Chopping $1<u>00</u> got my hair cut 20c</td> <td></td> <td>1.00 .20</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Saturday 30<u>th</u> fine</td> <td>We did chores and I went to Toronto to Aberdeen Angus meeting with Mr Hodson at Rossin House. Mr H. has offered on part of Govt. to Take all our Cattle into the New Book. free of Charge & Continue to do this until there arrangements made for Interchange of business, with American Book. Mr Sharp Mr Burt & I were at meeting</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>150 75 / 5</td> <td>Sunday, 31<u>st</u> fine</td> <td>Mary & Jessie & I went to Church heard Rev Smith of Dublin preach on Being no Conformed to this World but be Transformed, by the renewing of Your mind.</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Monfay 1st Jan 1906</td> <td>I went to vote After Chores were done and. voted for Wright, Henderson, Dawson Elliot and Crane. Jennie & I went up to Tom's in Afternoon, saw the Stock cows look fairly well.</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Tuesday 2<u>nd</u> fine</td> <td>We cleaned stables in morning & I showed a Mr Bradley around Stock & Took Jennie to Station paid Blacksmith sc. 3.00 recd 50c from Jennie. Nails 35<u>c</u> salts .25</td> <td></td> <td>3.00 .25 .35</td> </tr> <table> https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/7bdf3e8846b365c1a84773b0aaf2224c.pdf 2e613614c2e676b0e166d447e8ef18b8 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. 427 <table> <tr> <td></td> <td>Wensday Jan 3 / 06 Wet</td> <td>Children started to School I went to see Proff Day about taking Stock to the Judging course. We chored around barn in Afternoon, putting in Bull rings ect.</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Thursday 4<u>th</u> Stormy</td> <td>I went to town in morning pd. D Lindsay's <u>A.C.</u> $12<u>00</u> and pd. Dr Robinson's ac. 2<u>00</u> Sugar. $2<u>38</u>, <s>pd fo</s> We chored around barn in afternoon fixing sheep pen ect. W. Cook and A. Ball Came to see about Cutting wood I agreed to give them 90c per cord for 4 foot wood & 50c for 20 inch short wood. they are to cut the straggling trees first and then take the Job in a {face?} starting at south west end.</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td> X X</td> <td>Friday 5<u>th</u> snowy</td> <td>We Chored in morning and, ringed our young bulls we sorted potatoes, and showed Stock to Proff Day and Proff. <s>{Cuancieg?}</s> Arkell preparing for Judging course E.P. Belle 5<u>th</u> had Cow Calf by Lord Val</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td> X</td> <td>Saturday 6<u>th</u> Stormy</td> <td>We did Chores and Tom Sorted potatoes I went to town bgt groceries 83<u>c</u>, Hardware, 80<u>c</u> School books. 25c. Tom Sent E.P. Belle 2<u>nd</u> down we bred her to Lord Val 2nd</td> <td></td> <td>.83 .80 .25</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Sunday 7<u>th</u> fine</td> <td>Mother went to see Aunt Jane at Hospital. Jennie Mary & I went to Church Col. 60c</td> <td></td> <td>.60</td> </tr> <table> https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/0381b65fff9d05e11cf0c067e8d3415a.pdf 17b82e0ea5020d1119c037c14e150b28 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. 428 <table> <tr> <td> x x</td> <td>Monday. Jan 8 / 06 fine</td> <td>Tom & I Chored Cleaned box stalls & Moved a mow of straw off hay. G.F. Hood had cow to E.P. Master 2<u>nd</u> bred Grade Cow to E. P. Master 2nd Bred Belle of Delaval 2<u>nd</u> to E.P. Raider</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Tuesday 9<u>th</u> fine</td> <td>We did chores and hauled in five loads of Turnips from the pit. Ordered six apple trees from Mr Kennedy</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Wensday 10<u>th</u> fine & mild</td> <td>We did chores and hauled <s>four five</s> 3 loads of Turnips</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Thursday 11th fine</td> <td>We did chores and hauled 4 loads of Turnips.</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Friday 12<u>th</u> fine</td> <td>We Chored & I went for Aunt Jane to Hospital and went out to Colliege in Afternoon to see the sheep Judged.</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td> x</td> <td>Saturday 13<u>th</u> fair</td> <td>We hauled turnips in morning and Tom & A Johnston in Afternoon I went to town. Went to Insurance meeting. rec<u>d</u> $5 for Directors fee. & $4<u>00</u> from G.B. Hood for Bull service I pd $6<u>12</u> for insurance E.P. Belle 4th had cow calf by Lord Val 2nd</td> <td>5.00 4.00</td> <td>6.12</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Sunday 14<u>th</u> wet</td> <td>Jennie & I went to Church in morning col. 30. 10 S.S. in Afternoon Col. 07</td> <td></td> <td>.30 .10 .07</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Monday 15<u>th</u> wet</td> <td>Tom Chored I went to town to Executive meeting of Angus Breeder's Arranging with LiveStock Commissioner about the Standard for Can record <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <table> https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/e070d978cb392d99e4fc1f60c66daec7.pdf b237070fb3580172e67e9f3d4e7407a1 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. 429 <table> <tr> <td></td> <td>Monday 15th con<u>td</u></td> <td>we have got things into better shape, but not perfect as we would like them. Mr Hodson & Spenceer were there for the Gov<u>t</u> and Mr Sharp, Burt, McLeod, McKinnon, Dick, Hall, & OBrien, & I for Angus Society, dinner 50<u>c</u> Groc. 1<u>15</u></td> <td></td> <td>.50</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Tuesday 16th Stormy</td> <td>We sent cattle out to Colliege to Short Course today. Proff Day Said some very kind things about our work</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td> X</td> <td>Wensday 17<u>th</u> fair</td> <td>In morning I went to town Tom chored and I went to see the Carcases in Afternoon. The lambs were quite a surprise to many of us it was quite a mix up. What we put out as too fat came 1st and what we turned down for being too thin came 2<u>nd</u> Father seems much worse he looks as though he might not last very long. E.P. Mayflowers had cow calf by lord val</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td> X X</td> <td>Thursday 18<u>th</u> Snowy</td> <td>We chored and took colt to O.A.C. Bred E.P. Mayflower 3rd to E.P. Ranger and E.P. Belle 3<u>rd</u> to Lord Val 2nd</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td> X</td> <td>Friday 19th fair</td> <td>Went to Mill with Grist 20 bgs. 3 peas 3 Barley. 14 oats Bred E.P. Mayflower 5th to E.P. Raider. bgt meat $4<u>75</u></td> <td></td> <td>4.75</td> </tr> <table> https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/5257a20603a8b049087c69113dad1e5e.pdf 89faed7230cd13222ebad9089df11360 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. 430 <table> <tr> <td>Saturday. Jan 20.th 1905</td> <td>Tom Chored. I went to town bgt beef 10<u>00</u>, pd men for Cutting wood. $7<u>10</u>, bgt sulphur 25<u>c</u> Whiskey for Father 1<u>00</u> Gro. 32. Paper. 35. Pd Mother 5<u>00</u></td> <td></td> <td>10.00 7.10 1.00 5.00 .35 .32</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Sunday 21<u>st</u> {fine?}</td> <td>We all stayed at home all day. As we are Expecting that Father may <u>pass</u> <u>away</u> any time Mr<u>s</u> M<u>c</u>Eachern and Mr<u>s</u> Dobson came to see him.</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>Monday 22nd <s>fair</s> wet & warm</td> <td>Father died this morning at <s>age</s> 3.15 A.M. he passed away quite peacefully without the Slightest struggle Mother, Jennie Mountain, Will & I were watching around his bedside. After the Morning Chores were done Will & I went to arrange for the funeral. We are going to hold it at <s>two ther</s> 2.30 P.M. tomorrow I paid for digging grave, $3<u>00</u> we bgt Coffin Shroud & hired hack & hearse for $57<u>00</u>. I bgt gro.</td> <td></td> <td><s>57.00</s></td> </tr> <tr> <td>Tuesday 23<u>rd</u> Cold & damp</td> <td>We Chored around in morning and. prepared for funeral there was quite a number here for such Short noice ..Father looked very nice the most Natural Corpse I have seen</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>Wensday 24<u>th</u> fine</td> <td>I went to Garden Hill this morning, ticket $6.50 & car fare to Scarboro 20<u>c</u> livery at Garden Hill $1<u>00</u> got to Mr Ritchies about 7.30 P.M. I went {?} to home with him after tea.</td> <td></td> <td>6.50 .20 1.00</td> </tr> <table> https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/f971266e76aeea50aa53d72eac06a2fc.pdf 591583a0126ce43dde48fb54f92bae65 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. 431 Jan 1906 <table> <tr> <td>Thursday 25<u>th</u> fine</td> <td>After we looked over the Stock We went to Mr McLeod's and found him at home his stock looks well he offered me a steer. for $50<u>00</u> Pradamere is a good sire then we <s>Friday</s> went to Mr. Russels. his stock is very common. then after dinner we went to Coburg and I started for home we have sold a bull to Mr. Ritchie & took his yearling as part paid we get his bull & $75 for our's car fare 10c</td> <td></td> <td>.10</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Friday 26<u>th</u> fine</td> <td>We went to Station also to Lawyer's to see about will Lawyer is to make agreement for all interested to sign cost will be .$10.00. I paid Mitchell for Coffin ect. 51<u>00</u> pd Mary 5<u>00</u>. I sold 20 barrel rock cockerels for $25<u>00</u> to O.A.C. </td> <td> 25<u>00</u></td> <td><s>10.00</s> 51.00 5.00</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Saturday 27<u>th</u> fine</td> <td>We did the Chores and hauled in some straw <s>on</s> from Stock. four loads Mr. Lowe was here and is talking of buying a bull also Mr. Brown of O.A.C. Came to see about a bull. Also Mr Meyer's, & a Friend from Manitoba. paid Harry. Wright . 1<u>50</u></td> <td></td> <td>1.50</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Sunday 28<u>th</u> fine</td> <td>Mary & I went to Church in morning and Children & I to S.S. Col. 60. 15.</td> <td></td> <td>.15 .60</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Monday 29<u>th</u> fine</td> <td>We did chores & hauled in bal of straw Stack</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <table> https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/968ea1be63c24e0e352df321a76281bd.pdf 999fe4ad708a5b04cf447a8b4945735d Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. 432 <table> <tr> <td></td> <td>Tuesday 30<u>th</u> Jan. 1906 fair</td> <td>We cleaned box stalls in morning and hauled two loads of turnips in Afternoon Mr. {Mirireson?} Came to see our stock this morning</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Wensday 31<u>st</u> fair</td> <td>We did Chores and hauled in three loads of Turnips Mr W, Stewart of York Mills & Mr Henry his nephew came today and bgt Bowman's No. 1 & Calf also Cow Calf out of Kyma 14<u>th</u> for $170<u>00</u> I rec<u>d</u> 90 bal to be pd when cattle are shipped Proff Day pd me $15<u>85</u> for two Ewe lambs.</td> <td>$90<u>00</u> $15<u>85</u></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td> x Pd Tom, $10<u>00</u></td> <td>Thursday. Fen 1st 1906 Stormy</td> <td>We did Chores and hauled one load of turnips. then I went up to Tom's for Cow & calf. pd Tom for keeping them. $12<u>00</u> and then I shipped Bowman's No. 1 to & Calf Jn. Stewart. York Mills Ont. bred E.P. Kyma 11<u>th</u> to Lord Val 2nd paid Tom ten dollars</td> <td></td> <td>12.00</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Friday 2<u>nd</u> very Cold 10 blow 0</td> <td>I shipped Calf this morning and, got horse shod 25c got rod made, 20c retd baby boots to Goetz. took grist to mill 20 bgs 3 p. 3 B. 14. O. 15 Empties. Got hair Cut. 20c salt $1<u>25</u> P Oil Cake 1.70 P </td> <td></td> <td>.20 1.70 1.25</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Saturday 3<u>rd</u> Stormy</td> <td>Mary & I went to town in morning. I pd Taxes. $47<u>40</u> Dr Reeds. Ac. $25<u>00</u> Scroggie Bros. Ac. $21.<u>30</u> <s>bgt</s> went to mill for grist pd 1<u>00</u> pd. Edward Hagyard for cutting wood. $22<u>64</u></td> <td></td> <td>47.40 25.00 21.30 2.00 22.64</td> </tr> <table> https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/ef790fdbac0473b701d7e1a63d04f7e8.pdf c6817dfc8b56b8223f514fa3e18f5026 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. 433 Feb. 1906 <table> <tr> <td>Sunday 4<u>th</u> Stormy</td> <td>Mary & M.E. & I went to Church. heard Rev Marshall preach. On Lost Opportunities</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>Monday 5<u>th</u> Cold</td> <td>We chored in morning I went to town in Afternoon pd G.B. Morris $10 I had borrowed C. Oil 72<u>c</u> mits 50<u>c</u> railway Ticket $1<u>50</u></td> <td></td> <td>10.00 .72 .50</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Tuesday 6<u>th</u> clear & Cold 16 - 25 below 0</td> <td>16 below Zero. We chored & I wrote Fathers Obituary for Mercury. Mother is not well today. I went to town in Afternoon. got gate mended. scuffler & harrows fixed. 2<u>00</u></td> <td></td> <td>2.00</u></td> </tr> <tr> <td>Wensday 7th fine</td> <td>Tom did chores after Early morning Chores After breakfast I got ready and went to Committee meeting of Cattle at Toronto Ex Office and Angus prizes were left same as last Year Expenses Ticket. $1<u>75</u> Other exp 15c went to horse show</td> <td></td> <td>1.75 .15</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Thursday 8<u>th</u> fine</td> <td>I hauled wood in morning and shipped E.P. Ringleader 2<u>nd</u> to Geo. A. Ritchie Plainville in Afternoon</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>Friday 9<u>th</u> fine</td> <td>I went to Dom Sheep & Winter Fair meetings at Toronto Expenses. Ticket $1<u>75</u> dinner 50 tea 20 We had <s>a</s> very satisfactory meetings I proposed dividing Class. for Herefords & Angus it was fairly well received got home at 10 P.m.</td> <td></td> <td>1.75 .50 .20</td> </tr> <table> https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/1d7385b480107dec6091e3b6ea76e440.pdf 2d5f9edf6bbb7a35633d8337fca2ec17 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. 434 <table> <tr> <td>Saturday. Feb 10 / 06 Cold & Stormy</td> <td>We went for young bull from G.A. Ritchie in morning paid Freight. $5<u>10</u>. then went to town rec<u>d</u> $80 from Jno Stewart. York Mills being bal due. me. for cattle pd Goldies Ac. $11<u>70</u> bgt gro ect. 5<u>50</u> In Afternoon Tom & I chored</td> <td>80<u>00</u></td> <td>11.70 .55</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Sunday 11<u>th</u> Dull</td> <td>Mary & I went to Church heard Mr Marshall preach on A Strange Vision it was Jacobs dream. Col 60</td> <td></td> <td>.60</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Monday 12<u>th</u> Soft</td> <td>We chored in morning and I went to town in afternoon got hardware. 45c</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>Tuesday 13<u>th</u> Soft</td> <td>I wrote some letters & made wood rack & we hauled three loads of wood in afternoon</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>Wensday 14<u>th</u> Cold</td> <td>Tom & I did Chores and hauled six loads of wood</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>Thursday 15<u>th</u> fine</td> <td>Mother got very sick this morning and I wired for Jennie Will and Telephoned for Aunt Maggie and brought out Mr<u>s</u> McEachern. Jennie came at 3 P.M. Will at 6 P<u>M</u> <s>Friday 16th fine We</s> I sent 3<u>00</u> to Thos. McFarlane and wrote a few letters re Advisory board</td> <td></td> <td>.25 .25</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Friday 16<u>th</u> fine</td> <td>I spent the day with Tom <s>and</s> Will & <s>looking after</s> {esting?} Aunt Maggie and general chores</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <table> https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/479334a688a62e8cf5c74e1aebc36590.pdf d9c679f593cdad2b0f87a58528ddad32 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. 435 <table> <tr> <td> X</td> <td>Saturday. 17<u>th</u> Feb 1906. fine</td> <td>We did Chores and I went to mill in morning with ten bags O.3 P. 3 B I bgt bran. 4.25 Flour $2<u>25</u> Cascarer. 75<u>c</u> Mr John Lower of Elora brought E.P. Pride 2nd to breed to Lord Val. 2<u>nd</u> we hauled two loads of wood in Afternoon</td> <td></td> <td>4.25 2.25 .75</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Sunday 18<u>th</u> fine</td> <td>Jennie M. & Mary J. & I also Jennie W. Jessie R. Went to Church col 60 in morning heard Rev. Marshall preach On Children as our teachers. Tom & Emma Came in Afternoon</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td> X</td> <td>Monday 19<u>th</u> Soft</td> <td>Mr Lowe's man & I spent the forenoon trying to get E.P. Pride 2<u>nd</u> served by Lord Val 2<u>nd</u> got her served at Noon. Geo. Henderson & Mr Mc<s>Tuesday</s>Dougall Called in Afternoon. I went to mill & got a grist & 900 <u>lbs</u> Oats Chop paid for chopping 80c</td> <td></td> <td> .80</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Tuesday 20<u>th</u> fine</td> <td>We did chores I took Aunt Maggie to Station & bgt 100 <u>lbs</u> grd flax 3<u>00</u> got 50 packs <s>bgs</s> from Hewer for oats Tom hauled a load of turnips Mr Keating had grade cow to bull 1<u>00</u></td> <td> 1<u>00</u></td> <td>3.00 1.00</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Wensday. 21<u>st</u> fine</td> <td>We Chored and hauled in four loads of turnips.</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Thursday 22<u>nd</u> fine</td> <td>We did chores and cleaned 100 bush Siberian oats and took them to Thorp.</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <table> https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/c041db06a03b6f34167228fa7b56ac26.pdf 1b88440106e74d875f8d0efa8a495848 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. 436 <table> <tr> <td>Friday 23rd Feb. 1906</td> <td>We did chores and cleaned 100 bu siberian oats and took them to Hewers rec<u>d</u> check for 45<u>00</u> for Thorp's oats.</td> <td>45<u>00</u></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>Saturday 24<u>th</u> very warm</td> <td>We chored in morning & I went to town. paid Baley's for thrashing 18<u>00</u> paid Jas. L. Simpson $45 on oats. pd A.P. Westervelt Entry fees. $6<u>00</u>. rec<u>d</u> $43<u>00</u> from Jas. Hewer for oats bgt.</td> <td>43<u>00</u></td> <td>18.0 45.00 6.00</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Sunday 25<u>th</u> Dull</td> <td>Jennie & I went to Church in morning Col $1<u>00</u> heard Rev. Stranger from Brantford preach.</td> <td></td> <td>1.00</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Monday 26<u>th</u></td> <td>We cleaned box Stalls in morning and hauled wood in afternoon</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>Tuesday 27<u>th</u> Cold</td> <td>got ready & took bull to sale.</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>Wensday 28th cold</td> <td>We put bull up at sale & was offered $85<u>00</u> not quite beef price McDougall's sold two at rather a low beef price</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>Thursday <s>29<u>th</u></s> 1st wet cold E.W.</td> <td>I Went to town to see Mr Burt We talked over the advisory board business and we have decided to wait until the meeting before we quit the field.</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>Friday <s>30</s> 2<u>nd</u> Wet Cold</td> <td>We chored & trimmed sheep & Tom sorted potatoes I returned stove to Rudd's & paid for new one. 3<u>00</u></td> <td></td> <td>3.00</td> </tr> <table> https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/732110fb981cd65231e41a9cccf915e0.pdf a56e5544642f2e0caa69117bd3058f48 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. 437 <table> <tr> <td>Saturday. Mch. 3rd / 06</td> <td>we got sheep ready and shipped them to Ottawa. Pd. R. Elliot $10<u>00</u> & pd for Car. $29<u>00</u> bgt groceries. 1.01</td> <td></td> <td>10.00 29.00 1.01</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>Sunday 4<u>th</u> fine</td> <td>Mary J. Mr<u>s</u> McEachern and I went to Church J. & M. to S.S. Col .02 Jennie M & Mrs. M & I went up to Hospital to see M<u>rs</u> Dolson</td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>Monday 5<u>th</u> fine</td> <td>We Cleaned up Stables & hauled two loads of turnips in afternoon Went to Thomas Gibsons Golden Wedding, gave them 2<u>00</u></td> <td></td> <td>2.00</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>Tuesday 6 fine</td> <td>We did chores and hauled 4 loads of Turnips. Took Jennie M to Station.</td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>Wensday 7<u>th</u> fine</td> <td>I went to mill got two loads of Chop 1st 2555. second 2425. and 372@ 96. = $3.<u>57</u> Chop Corn 585. @ 1<u>00</u> 5.85 C. Oil 72c Fish 45c</td> <td></td> <td> .45 .72</td> <td>3.57 5.85</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Thursday 8<u>th</u> Dull</td> <td>We chored and cut wood Mr Flick paid for bull service $1<u>00</u></td> <td></td> <td>1.00</td><td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>Friday 9<u>th</u> fine</td> <td>We Cleaned grain for Seed fair and hauled two loads of wood.</td> <td></td> <td></td><td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>Saturday 19th fine</td> <td>went to Seed fair a Mr Leonard from Iowa came to look at Stallion We got 2<u>nd</u> prize for potatoes 1<u>00</u> pd for Entries .25</td> <td>1.00</td> <td>.25</td><td></td> </tr> <table> https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/e787235a485fcbf582817aeb2a073183.pdf 8d1c749f4a5ccb6792177650bf7497b5 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. 438 M<u>ch</u> 1906 <table> <tr> <td></td> <td>Sunday 11<u>th</u> fine</td> <td>M.E. & I went to Church Children & I to S.S. col. 30. 25. 5. 03</td> <td></td> <td>.30 .25 .05 .03</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Monday 12<u>th</u> fair</td> <td>We Cleaned peas and I went up to car to fix up Expense bill ect weighted Steer 882. and settled up Expense I rec<u>d</u> $1<u>50</u> out of what we gave R. Elliot.</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td> x</td> <td>Tuesday 13<u>th</u> fine</td> <td>We did Chores and hauled 4 loads of wood. Went along to Hendersons in evening bred E.P. Mayflower to E.P. Ranger</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Wensday 14<u>th</u> fair</td> <td>We chored hauled wood in Morning and hauled two loads of turnips in afternoon. Proff Day came today and bgt E.P. Raider for $300.</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Thursday 15<u>th</u> fair</td> <td>I went for Rooser to O.A.C. and Called to See Proff. Day We hauled wood in Afternoon bgt meat. $6<u>55</u></td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td> X</td> <td>Friday 16<u>th</u> Stormy Afternoon</td> <td>We did chores and hauled two loads of wood in morning and cleaned the seed peas & barley in afternoon bred E.P. Kyma 11<u>th</u> to Lord Val 2nd</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Saturday 17<u>th</u> fine & Cold</td> <td>We hauled four loads of wood and did chores I went to town bgt gro. 20c oat meal $1<u>25</u>. water set 1.25 shoes mended .40</td> <td></td> <td>1.25 1.25 .40</td> </tr> <table> https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/16b149cb97122bf2dee918b83123ff17.pdf b4bd5edc5e1d5fbed9d171134d48ba08 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. 439 <table> <tr> <td></td> <td>Sunday 18<u>th</u> fair</td> <td>Mary J. Jennie <s>M.E.</s> & I went to Church in morning All the Children went to S.S. with me. col. 30.05.03.</td> <td></td> <td>.30 .05 .03</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Monday 19<u>th</u> Stormy</td> <td>We Chored Cleaned out box Stalls and cleaned seed oats. I went to town bgt. grd Flax 3<u>00</u> beans .25</td> <td></td> <td>3.00 .25</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Tuesday 20<u>th</u> Stormy</td> <td>We did chores and hauled tow loads. six logs to mill. got {reach?} fixed at Penfolds.</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Wensday 21<u>st</u> Stormy</td> <td>I hauled a load of logs to mill in morning & two loads of {heading?} in afternoon 2 1/2 cords. at 3<u>00</u> per cord</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Thursday 22<u>nd</u> Stormy</td> <td>I took about 1000 ft of lumber to J.B. Armstrongs. And hauled the bal of it home Excepting a few inch boards I left at mill 20 <s>a</s> 1 X 6. We hauled two loads of wood up to house.</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Friday 23<u>rd</u> fine</td> <td>I went to town in Morning pd. Hastings Bros $30<u>00</u> for Horse Service, and went to J.B. Armstrongs to see about lumber, got Photo taken .75</td> <td></td> <td>.75</td> </tr> <tr> <td> T.A. 5<u>00</u></td> <td>Saturday 24<u>th</u> fine</td> <td>I hauled two loads of wood in morning then went to town. rec<u>d</u> $24<u>88</u> from J.B. Armstrong for lumber $29 from A.P. Westervelt for. rebate on car to Ottawa bgt Groceries 5<u>30</u> Paid $5 to Tom. Pd Mr Duff $4<u>00</u> for bull in sale which I withdret (withdrew?}</td> <td>24.88 29<u>00</u></td> <td>5.30</td> </tr> <table> https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/c1b19ca067286989e493023c521d443a.pdf cd6f3ddb773c804cbab708610a74b839 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. 440 <table> <tr> <td></td> <td>Sunday. Mar 25 / 06</td> <td>Mary J. M.E. & I went to Church in morning heard Dr Johnston preach a very good sermon. Children & I went to S.S. Col. 30. 05. 03.</td> <td></td> <td>.30 .05 .03</td> </tr> <tr> <td> x</td> <td>Monday 26<u>th</u> dull</td> <td>We Cleaned Stables and Chored generally I went to town pd. Missionary money to Jno. Crosby $10<u>00</u>. Mary & I went to lecture in evening bred E.P. Kyma 14<u>th</u> to Lord Val.</td> <td></td> <td>10.<u>00</u> .25</td> </tr> <tr> <td>E.P. Mayflower 8th in H</td> <td>Tuesday 27<u>th</u> wet</td> <td>We worked around barn & I went to sale in afternoon bgt rake $16<u>00</u> snall things 40<u>c</u> Jno & Geo Hendersons Came to see Stock. Also Mr McQueen</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Wensday 28<u>th</u> fine</td> <td>I went to town in morning retd. Sling fixtures to Lowden Co went to see about saw took fence machine to mill for Mr Alderson. rec<u>d</u> $300 for bull from O.A.C. got 1385 <u>lbs</u> Oat Chop from Jim. S. and 80 <u>lbs</u> Corn Chop & 337 <u>lbs</u> Corn Proff Day came & bgt steer this Afternoon <s>to</s> for $45<u>00</u> N.P.</td> <td>$300<u>00</u></td> <td><s>45<u>00</u></s></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Thursday 29<u>th</u> fine</td> <td>We sent Bull & Steer to O.A.C. then, hauled turnips till noon I went to town.</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Friday 30<u>th</u> fair</td> <td>We Chored and split wood and <s>we</s>nt to School meeting at night</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Saturday 31st fine</td> <td>I went to town in morning & also went to mill got 565 565 Oat Chop</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <table> https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/e2e36cdad60320f21824453e6bfb90ff.pdf 65609d1bf1e11dc932ddfd3e2a1b512d Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. 441 <table> <tr> <td></td> <td>Monday <s>Sunday</s> April <s>1st</s> 2nd 1906 fine</td> <td>We chored and I went for Ernest Aitkins box then Sold 54 bu <u>14</u> lb oats to Jos Mitchell @ 45<u>c</u>. $24.50c then, Shipped E.P. Kyma 11<u>th</u> & Calf to Thos. B. Broadfoot Fergus. Then Mr Fixener came and bought the Young Stallion and four Sheep for $350<u>00</u>. We then got <s>cistern</s> Health Certificates 1<u>00</u> and saw about shipping. then went up to Tom's Had Tea and looked around Stock then came back to McCrae's And left Mr Fixener there for the night.</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Sunday <s>1st</s> 3<u>rd</u> fine</td> <td>Mary. J. Jennie & Tom went to Church in morning Jennie & M.E. to S.S. And I went to Church in Evening Mr Fixener from Harper Iowa Came today to look at Stock, and we spent the day walking around & talking about things in a general way sometimes about Spiritual Matters but. <s>did</s> Tried to keep out business Thoughts As well as we could & at same time be agreeable</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td> x</td> <td>Tuesday <s>3rd</s> 4th fine</td> <td>We went out to O.A.C. and also for consul papers and then prepared the car bgt bran, 500 $4<u>50</u> halter $1<u>30</u> bit & snaps 35c bred E.P. Belle 4th to Lord Val</td> <td></td> <td>1.30 4.50 .35</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Wensday 4th</td> <td>We cut wood with Engine & saw 6<u>00</u> and shipped E.P. Victor to F.M. Fixener Harper Iowa for $300 3 sheep & a lamb. 50. cash 22. I got draft for 300 Check for 72</td> <td>300. .72</td> <td>6.00</td> </tr> <table> https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/144c688698509853ed3637db78705084.pdf 451018c4ffde57cbbe4f0bd1aac8338b Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. 442 {check mark} <table> <tr> <td> XX <s>XX</s></td> <td>Thursday Apr 5th / 06 Dull & Snow</td> <td>Ernest & I went to mill in morning and got barley & Peas also some oat chop 1380 <u>lbs</u> barley at 1<u>00</u> some <s>bred</s> bred E.P. Mayflower to E.P. Rosebud to Lord Val Yesterday.</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td> W.S. 1/2</td> <td>Friday. 6<u>th</u> fine</td> <td>I went to town in morning mailed Will agreement to W.R.B. and arranged about letter heads at Kelso's bgt meat $4<u>40</u> groceries 25 c. I hired W. Stahlbaum & son to split wood at $1<u>75</u> per day. Son was here about 4 hrs. this afternoon</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>W.S. 1</td> <td>Saturday 7<u>th</u> snowy morning fair afternoon</td> <td>I have had W. Stahlbaum 1/2 day Yesterday & all day today at $1<u>75</u> per day splitting wood. Tom & Ernest chored & piled wood we got along very well. </td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td> x</td> <td>Sunday 8<u>th</u> fine</td> <td>Mary J. Bessie & I went to Church. heard Rev Marshall preach. to Children uniting with Church it was a very nice service Took Jennie & Mary E. to S.S. Col. 30<u>c</u> 05. 02 bred E.P. Belle 5th to Lord Val</td> <td></td> <td>.30 .05 .02</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Monday 9<u>th</u> <u>wet</u></td> <td>We Cleaned stables sheared 4 shearling ewes & 3 rams Tom & E Cleaned oats in afternoon.</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td> W.S. 3.50</td> <td>Tuesday 10<u>th</u> fair</td> <td>We worked at wood & hauled in a load of Turnips. W.S. was here this afternoon & we about finished splitting wood. pd W.S. $3<u>50</u></td> <td></td> <td>3.50</td> </tr> <table> https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/336912c3fa107ed19b100d8b9afe8ace.pdf 6fbf9d77e3e0838dd5f40b77eae34720 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. 445 <table> <tr> <td></td> <td>Wensday Apt 11<u>th</u> / 06 fair</td> <td>Ernest rolled meadows Tom & I piled wood chored & spread lumps of manure on meadows. Scribbler .05</td> <td></td> <td>.05</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Thursday 12<u>th</u> fine</td> <td>Ernest rolling. I went to town in morning and got hair cut. 20<u>c</u> hardware. 75c ordered grass & clover seed. Groceries 76<u>c</u> Ordered. Letter paper 1000 sheets at $5.50. Mary J. Went to Hamilton this Afternoon.</td> <td></td> <td>.75 .20 .76</td> </tr> <tr> <td> X</td> <td><u>Good</u>. <u>Friday</u>. 13<u>th</u> fine E.W.</td> <td>Ernest Cultivated in big field Next to Barbers ad I finished rolling meadow in morning and sowed Oats in big field in Afternoon. Tom was off for holiday in Afternoon. R. Shortreed had a cow here in Afternoon to E.P. Master 2<u>nd</u></td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Saturday 14<u>th</u> Wet</td> <td>We started to sow in morning but had to quit for rain. Men worked around barn and I went to town. bgt a Suit of clothes $11<u>80</u> and <s>ordered</s> went to John Dolson's and Tom's With Bessie & Stanley Mountain. Spent a pleasant afternoon</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td> x</td> <td>Sunday 15th fair</td> <td>Mary E. Jennie Bessie & Stanley Mountain & I went to Church in morning. Rev. W. Briggs preached on "Remember these days" and M.J. Bessie & Stanley went to Church in evening bred E.P. Mayflower 5<u>th</u> to E.P. Ranger</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <table> https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/f46c0222e628b52f5a63c8172c8c6fde.pdf 339e81d4dd4552598a1f75152190ff28 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. 446 Apr 1906 Frost last night <table> <tr> <td>Monday. 16th fine</td> <td>Ernest Cultivated. Tom Chored I went to town in morning. paid for Photo. 25 <s>bal on S</s> left things in for Church Anniversary and We Sowed Oats & Cultivated in afternoon and Mary & I went to Church Anniversary in Evening 50c</td> <td></td> <td>.25 .50</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Tuesday 17<u>th</u> fine</td> <td>We finished Cultivating & sowing 16 acre field Tom Chored.</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>Wensday 18<u>th</u> fine</td> <td>Ernest Cultivating root ground I harrowed on 16 acre field Tom Chored. we got three lambs today.</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>Thursday 19<u>th</u> fine</td> <td>Ernest Cultivating and Harrowing and I finished harrowing 16 acre field & Started to so in S. oats No 2.</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>Friday 20<u>th</u> fine</td> <td>Ernest cultivating & harrowing I finished sowing no 2 <s> & started</s> Seeded it with clover & Timothy went to town bgt seeds corn ect $1.37. 5.05. got Diploma's framed $15 paid $10<u>00</u> on ac.</td> <td></td> <td>1.37 5.35 10.00</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Saturday 21<u>st</u> fine</td> <td>Ernest rolling no 2. I chored cleaning up around turnip pit. and fixing up generally In afternoon we hauled in two loads turnips. Went to town in the Evening, bgt. bananas. 15<u>c</u> Sold Eggs $2.50c for Tom</td> <td>2<u>50</u></td> <td>.15</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Sunday 22<u>nd</u> Dull</td> <td>Quince was very sick with Acute Indegestion from Eating partly decayed turnips when Tom was loading last load on Sat Evening. </td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <table> https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/bfb460d654c76252ed4d715aaab20ece.pdf 238804c2ff6ac720e3c9a5a97f8de345 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. 447 1906 <table> <tr> <td> X</td> <td>Sunday 22<u>nd</u> contd</td> <td>Dr Reed was out three times {?} he has very little hopes of her. Mary J. Jennie & Bessie went to Church heard Bishop Vincent. Tom bred Pride of Powrie 11<u>th</u> to E.P. Ranger</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Monday 23<u>rd</u> fine & Cool</td> <td>Quince died this morning Dr. Reed came out and examined her & Said that he had no doubt it was caused by her getting the decayed turnips I went to town & Saw Lawyer K. McLean & he Said Tom would be liable for the price of the mare as I had warned him not to let them eat that kind of turnips. And had him cover them up in manure heap. J. Webster came today and I have hired him for a year at $260<u>00</u> I I bgt 52 1/2 lbs of beef @ 8 1/2 $4.50 suet, 25c</td> <td></td> <td>4.50 .25</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Tuesday 24<u>th</u> fine</td> <td>Ernest rolling No 2 & picking stones. J. Webster plowing corn patch & harrowing it I went to town in evening & sold horse hide $2<u>75</u> Pd Mr Harper for framing pictures $15<u>50</u>. I chored most of the day.</td> <td>2<u>75</u></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Wensday 25 fine</td> <td>We Sowed corn patch & Orchard with oats & seeded Cornpatch with Lucerne & Orchard with oats & Lucerne & Orchard grass. John did sowing and Ernest rolled in No. 2.</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Thursday 26<u>th</u> fine</td> <td>J.W. plowing sod and Ernest rolling & harvesting. Started to roll no 5 I chored sowed orchard grass & cleaned buggy</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <table> https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/1416bff7938185c8aff30b1a2f345991.pdf bf37058d400806fa9daeae309a971d3a Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. 448 <table> <tr> <td>Friday 27<u>th</u> Apr. 1906 fine</td> <td>J.W. plowing. E.A. rolling finished no 5. I chored and fixed fences</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>Saturday 28<u>th</u> fine</td> <td>J.W. plowing E.A. harrowing & rolling. I planted garden and went to town bgt corn $1<u>70</u> seeds & Oil Cake. 5.05</td> <td></td> <td>1.70 5.05</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Sunday 29<u>th</u> fine</td> <td>Mary. Mary. E. & I went to Church in Morning I took Mother to Tom's in Evening Jennie & Mary went to S.S. Col. 30. 02.</td> <td></td> <td>.30 .02</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Monday 30<u>th</u> fine</td> <td>J.W. finished plowing sod & started to disc in afternoon E.A. Chored in morning & rolled and harrowed in Afternoon. I went to town in morning pd for writing paper $4<u>50</u> and horse shod. 75c went to School meeting in Afternoon about the Van drivers taking too much risk in crossing the railway tracks</td> <td></td> <td>4.50 .75</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Tuesday 1<u>st</u> fine</td> <td>J.W. finished discing the pea field & started to sow E.A. harrowing & rolling I clipped three sheep in afternoon. & did chores went to meet <s>Will</s> M.J. & Will at train. W. looks real well</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>Wensday 2<u>nd</u> Showery</td> <td>J.W. Finished sowing peas and E.A. harrowed & rolled & Chored. I retd some seed to Hewers. 6 <u>lb</u> Orchard grass 9 <u>lbs</u> red clover 1 bg. 7 <u>lbs</u> Tim. & 1 bg 2 <u>lb</u> Alsike. Went to meet Adda in morning & set her off in Evening to Children</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <table> https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/c8246222fdd5f91cdc52ffa6a48cecdd.pdf 15d058a07cba33eb76bab3b427befced Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. 449 May 1906 <table> <tr> <td>Thrusday 3<u>rd</u> Dull</td> <td>J.W. plowing sod & discing & rolling. Ernest rolling & doing chores. I went to town in morning and hauled some manure in the Afternoon, then prepared to go to Ottawa on AA. record business. Ticket. 15<u>60</u> Sleepr. 2<u>00</u> pd porter. 10 breakfast 25.</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>Friday 4<u>th</u> fine</td> <td>I met Mr McLeod at Brockville and stayed with him to Ottawa, then We went to see Office and then to Mr Spencer's Who soon got Mr Greig & Took us to the Deputy Minister of Agriculture. We had quite a discussion and Mr McGregor also of N.W. T. was called in and when Minister heard both sides he decided in favor of Winnipeg for the first Annual Meeting We made some changes in the Constitution and then started for home, had dinner with Mr McGregor and sold him E.P. Ranger for $200 Sleeper $2<u>00</u> dinner 50c</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>Sat 5th fine</td> <td>Went to Cheltenham, Tiel at 75c spent a pleasant day looked over John's Stock and also Mr Sharp's.</td> <td></td> <td>.75</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Sunday 6th fine</td> <td>Col. 1<u>00</u> Superanuation fund 2<u>00</u> 02. Mother Aunt Jane & I went to Church. Heard Mr Marshall preach Memorial Service.</td> <td></td> <td>1.00 2.00 .02</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Monday</td> <td>hauling & spreading manure bgt meat in evening. $1.70</td> <td></td> <td>1.70</td> </tr> <table> https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/0facb8aa881c3304952b945d53788f28.pdf 2480a4b56087535521e7693887acba33 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. 450 <table> <tr> <td></td> <td>Tuesday May 8 / 06 Dull & wet</td> <td>We hauled manure in morning & worked inside in afternoon I went to town got horse shod .50 <u>pd</u> Hewers ac. $18<u>41</u> paid for apple trees. $1<u>00</u> pd for sodding grave 1<u>00</u> keeping <s>it</s> lot mowed for the season 1<u>00</u> for mowing Simpson lot 2<u>00</u></td> <td></td> <td>.50 18.41 4.00</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Wensday 9<u>th</u> Dull</td> <td><s>John</s> W sorted potatoes in morning & E.A. sorted mangels. I wrote some letters. went to town in Afternoon got my teeth fixed 75<u>c</u>, horse shod 25c J.W. Plowing mangel ground in Afternoon.</td> <td></td> <td>.25 .75</td> </tr> <tr> <td>7</td> <td>Thursday 10<u>th</u> fine & cool</td> <td>J.W. finished plowing mangel grd & started to disc it. E.A. & I hauled & spread manure. 7 loads in Afternoon</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td> #</td> <td>Friday 11<u>th</u> fine</td> <td>J.W. raised mangel & carrot drills & E.A. harrowed and rolled. Mr Michell of Solway, Came & bought E.P. King 4th for $80 to be delivered Monday May 21<u>st</u> I guaranteed him a breeder, & if he does not {?} to take him back & replace him with another he paid $5<u>00</u> & is to pay bal next week. D. Reid came to see sick heifer</td> <td>5.00</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td><td>Sat. May 12 / 06 fine shower at noon</td> <td>We sowed mangels carrots & cabbage. J.W. & E.A. hauled manure.</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Sunday May 13 / 06 Wet</td> <td>We had a steady rain most of the day. Mary & I went to Church in morning col. 35. 5. 03. Children & I to S.S.</td> <td></td> <td>.35 .05 .03</td> </tr> <table> https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/8446e7536a1bfa2da5550ee3329a5cb7.pdf 56ee13ce4ef4212f15d6f50afc68253b Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. 451 <table> <tr> <td>X</td> <td>Monday. May 14th / 06 fine</td> <td>We hauled manure and cleaned box stalls bred E.P. Kyma 4th to Lord Val 2<u>nd</u> Tom tells me that queen had a Stallion foal last. Tuesday</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>#</td> <td>Tuesday 15th fine</td> <td>J.W. & E.A. hauled manure I went to meeting of the <s>Advisory board</s> directors of Dom Cattle Breeders Association to Elect an Advisory board. Arthur Johnston & I were Elected without Opposition The Directors of National Record board were also elected. When I got home I found that Princess had a good filly foal. And had no trouble my expenses today were railway fare $2<u>50</u>. dinner 50<u>c</u> paper .05</td> <td></td> <td>2.50 .05 .05</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Wensday. 16<u>th</u> Dull</td> <td>J.W. Plowed & Ernest & I spread manure I went to Tom's after dinner and bgt Queen and her colt for $300<u>00</u> to be pd either this month or next. then I went to town and Raw. L.Oil 55c</td> <td></td> <td>.70 .25 .55</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Thursday 17th Dull</td> <td>Went for beef in morning, sold 6 bags potatoes to J. Henderson and six to Whitelow's at 75c per bag. J.W. plowing & sorting potatoes E. Spreading manure and sorting mangels.</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Friday 18<u>th</u> fine</td> <td>J.W. & E.A. hauled manure I finished clipping sheep and dipped lambs & old ewes</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <table> https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/41b2b20ca1a21c6e2923de6078afa261.pdf 288ce485c68c8b7ff59748a986a1603c Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. 452 <table> <tr> <td></td> <td>Saturday. May 19<u>th</u> 1906 fine & cool</td> <td>J.W. & Ernest hauling manure I dipped rams & went to town bgt. drugs $1<u>50</u>. pd for pulling Jennies Tooth 25<u>c</u> groceries 55c Corn Chop $5<u>95</u> Shipped wool to Brantford. <s>73</s> 168 <u>lbs</u> 19c = $31<u>92</u></td> <td></td> <td>1.50 .55 5.95</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Sunday 20<u>th</u> fine</td> <td>Jennie & I went to Church in Morning heard Mr Glossford preach. Mother Mary E. & I went to cemetery in afternoon. both men went in evening to Church Col today. 35</td> <td></td> <td>.35</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Monday 21<u>st</u> fine</td> <td>We hauled manure & raised drills for Early potatoes & some mangels near barn Shipped E.P. King 4th to Thos. Mitchell Solway P.O. Walkerton Stn west </td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>##</td> <td>Tuesday 22 fine</td> <td>J.W. hauled manure and Ashes in morning & plowed in Afternoon I went to town bgt plow Share 45 40<u>c</u> pd. Tolton's Ac. $2<u>00</u> bgt mangel seed. 15c bgt halter at Baleys $1<u>75</u> Then Came home and spread manure till 4 P.M. Then took Mayflower 5<u>th</u> to Henderson's to pasture and 6 Ewes & 3 lambs to J Henderson And, he is to raise lambs and we pay market price for them and if a sheep dies he is to pay butchers price for it.. And when a Ewe is done breeding he makes her fat enough to kill</td> <td></td> <td>.40 2.00 .15 1.75</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Wensday 23rd fine</td> <td>J.W. plowed till 4 P.M. then went to Mt Forest. I went to town got buggy fixed. 1 gal R. Linseed Oil .70 N.P. at Penfolds got horse shod N.P. Went to mill got 295 lbs Chop</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <table> https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/e0e6d9a31b486eb754436984403dab28.pdf a76ac7b5517c7b5958d7d40651ceb84e Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. 453 May <table> <tr> <td>Thursday 24th / 1906 f </td> <td>Fine morning Showery Evening. E. Aitken & I Chored all day Took Mary J. Aunt Jane & all Children to St Cars & they went to Gordon's at Arkell to spend the day Went to meet them at night. St Car fare. 10c</td> <td></td> <td>.10</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Friday 25<u>th</u> fine</td> <td>After Chores were done this morning I went to Station to meet Mr Bainbridge. he Came all right and I took him to see Mr G.B. Ryan's Store and then to Our Church from there to a few of the City residences and then home and after looking at some of the stock we had dinner and quite a chat showed him some <s>Certificates</s> Pedigrees of stock then looked over the cattle in field then turned out bulls and Showed Mr B. the Horse Slings for unloading hay Ect. then went to O.A.C. And looked around the Stock He said the he enjoyed the day.</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>Saturday 27<u>th</u> fine</td> <td>We worked at Manure and turnip ground in morning and prepared potatoes for sale in Afternoon sold 1060 <u>lbs</u> of potatoes to G. J. Thorp at 75c per bag. went to</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <table> https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/de2eb5fd2fb50e4e5ae5bafeb641a052.pdf 1158438fbdb91dcc57a1430447e94b61 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. 454 <table> <tr> <td></td> <td>Sunday. May 27 / 06 fine & Cool</td> <td>Mary J. Bessie & I went to Church in morning heard Rev Marshall preach Jennie, Mary E. & I to S.S. Mother & I to Church in Evening Col. 30. 07. 10 Mr Marshall preached a good sermon "our Country" A National Sermon.</td> <td></td> <td>.10 .07 .30</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Monday 28<u>th</u> fine</td> <td>We sorted potatoes and took a load to town 31 bgs 2790 <u>lbs</u> = 31 bgs. @ 70 got harness mended .25c</td> <td></td> <td>.25</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Tuesday 29th fine & Cool</td> <td><s>I went</s> We sorted potatoes & took a load to town 26 75 bgs / 90 bgt feed. $8<u>40</u> N.P. at Thorp's Jonnie & Ernest plowed & spread manure.</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Wensday 30<u>th</u> fine</td> <td>We sorted and took <s>a</s> twenty one bgs to town have taken altogether $68 bg 55 lbs pd Thorps Ac. $8<u>40</u> and <u>pd</u> Jas. L. Simpson in full for Chopping 245 bu Oats and for 116 lbs extra. 4.25. 1.45. and 5.00 on Account for Corn. bgt corn at Thorps. 10 <u>c</u> sold wool. $1<u>15</u> money for potatoes 64.95 bgt feed 8.40 </td> <td>64.95 <s>56.95</s></td> <td>4.25 1.45 5.00 .10 8.40</td> </tr> <tr> <td>#</td> <td>Thursday 31<u>st</u> fine</td> <td>We hauled manure and I put Carbon Bisulphide in ground hog holes and went to Hendersons with 4 cattle to pasture went to town for mail recd money for wool 31<u>85</u></td> <td>31<u>85</u></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Friday 1st June 1906 fine</td> <td>J & E hauled manure I run weeder through mangels & carrots & went to town bgt tickets for Mother & I to Hamilton $4.90. Uncle Robert Died last night. <s>then</s> I castrated two lambs at at Toms. Stationary 35<u>c</u> stamps .05</td> <td></td> <td>4.90 .40</td> </tr> <table> https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/ce639741239a740d78e4fd58f25219f9.pdf c2bfa2ae4ed9b303d835492bfb106163 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. 455 <table> <tr> <td></td> <td>Saturday 2<u>nd</u> June / 06 fine</td> <td>J.W. & Ernest finished hauling manure to root patch and Mother & I went to Hamilton <s>found</s> got to Gay's about 8.30 A.M. After breakfast Mr G & I went to the Farm and looked around the trees & other crops. After dinner W.R. Walker & Mr G. & I went up to the cemetery and looked around the park.</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Sunday 3<u>rd</u> fine</td> <td>I went to cemetery in morning and Mother and I to Centenary Church. heard Dr Rose. on the "Sword of the Lord and of Gideon" In Afternoon we attended the Funeral. John & E. Dickenson D. Reed & W.P. Walker, F. Dickenson & I were pall bearers. in Evening we Sat in garden & talked Uncle Ed & Aunt M. were there. Col. 10<u>c</u></td> <td></td> <td>.10</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Monday 4<u>th</u> fine</td> <td>I started for home at 8 A.M. And arrived about 10.30 A.M. then went to town and ordered a barrel of molasses at 30<u>c</u> per Gal. and .50c for delivering J.W. & E.I. Spreading manure & plowing. bgt oatmeal $1<u>15</u></td> <td></td> <td>1.15</td> </tr> <tr> <td>x 2nd time</td> <td>Tuesday 5<u>th</u> fair</td> <td>We finished spreading manure and plowing. and started to cut potatoes. Tom had E.P. Kyma 4th to Lord Van 2nd</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Wensday 6<u>th</u> fine</td> <td>We had quite a rain last night. and in Afternoon we planted potatoes E.A. & I Cut in morning</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <table> https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/b0d91a31a34321219a3dbf2ccc2827e6.pdf f9b1b13c9c230a610b2f60c417e2b2e9 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. 456 <table> <tr> <td></td> <td>Thursday 7<u>th</u> June 1906 fine</td> <td>We finished potatoes in morning and then <s>started</s> harrowing and plowing headlands I went to see about a cow, but did not buy one yet p<u>d</u> Dr Savage's A.C. for Father and Mother. $26<u>50</u></td> <td></td> <td>26.50</td> </tr> <tr> <td>F</td> <td>Friday 8<u>th</u> Showery</td> <td>Ernest went to Tom's today I took Queen & Princess to Hasting's Bro's Crosshill to be bred to Lord Charming and also took colts along Expenses 50<u>c</u> Jno W. harrowing & rolling Turnip grd</td> <td></td> <td>.50</td> </tr> <tr> <td>x</td> <td>Saturday 9<u>th</u> Warm & sultry</td> <td>I started home about 8.30 A.M. bred Queen. Princess was not in season. I had to come around by Bridgeport had dinner & horse fed 35c bgt a cow. $36. holstein grade pd Thorp for 20 <u>bu</u> barley at 50c and Also pd him $12.65 for 1 barrel of molasses rec<u>d</u> $58<u>00</u> from Jno Mountain being bal on bull. </td> <td>58<u>00</u></td> <td>.35 36.00 10.00 12.65</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Sunday 10<u>th</u> Showery</td> <td>Mary & I also M.E. went to Church in morning. MaryE. Jennie & I to S.S. col. 60.15. </td> <td></td> <td>.15 .60</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Monday 11<u>th</u> fine</td> <td>I went to mill in morning took 30 bags, oats & barley I {?} bu barley extra .75<u>c</u> seed for lot in cemetry. 10c groceries $2<u>65</u>. pd my $1<u>00</u> to Lord's day Alliance When I came home I went to Barbers and saw where barn was struck with lightening then hoed some mangels and went to see Mr Lowe off got an order for Suffolk shearling ram $30 from Jno Thompson Sardis B.C.</td> <td></td> <td>.75 .10 2.65 1.00</td> </tr> <table> https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/7c06a041abd28d638391c4b1eb6ad9d5.pdf 495c7617c1179b4b3890d0fb0829ae86 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. 457 <table> <tr> <td>Tuesday June 12 / 06</td> <td>We <s>went</s> Cleaned box Stalls and started to hoe mangels. Mr. Patterson of Petrolia came in the evening and bgt. a Young bull Nanettes Pride R. for $100 and I pay freight on him. I took him alomg to Hendersons to see the Stock we have there.</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>Wensday 13<u>th</u> fine</td> <td>We went to Station in the morning with Mr Patterson rec<u>d</u> a check for $22<u>30</u> for my Expenses to Ottawa in May. We Hoed mangels and Mary took Bessie & Marguerite to Doctor.</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>Thursday 14<u>th</u> fine</td> <td>We hoed mangels and plowed for Turnips had F. Glover helping at 1<u>25</u> per day.</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>Friday 15<u>th</u> Showery</td> <td>J.W. & F. Glover cleaned wheat in morning & I went to town bgt hardware, 1<u>08</u> wagon fixed 35<u>c</u> rec<u>d</u> $100<u>00</u> for Nanette's pride R. from Wm Patterson. Petrolia Shipped him and pd Freight $5<u>70</u> pd Frank Glover. $1<u>90</u></td> <td>$100<u>00</u></td> <td>1.08 .35 5.70 1.80</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Saturday 16<u>th</u> wet</td> <td><s>J.W. plowing & preparing the</s> J.W. Choring & hoeing mangels I went to town <s>bgt</s> pd Morris AC .70 Pd. Telegram to Mr Bainbridge at Port Arthur. 60c, hair cut 20</td> <td></td> <td>.70 .20 .60</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Sunday 17<u>th</u> Showery</td> <td>Jennie & I went to Church in morning heard Rev Mr Ross. We all stayed at home the rest of the day</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <table> https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/df1c5da1aa53f666cb4c51f319b2216f.pdf d5d8f79532e362facb42b8b75402a3c1 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. 458 <table> <tr> <td>Monday 18<u>th</u> June 1906 fair</td> <td>J.R. prepared land and started to raise drills for turnips in morning. I Chored made sheep Crate and fixed stall for paring Cattle's feet in. went to town after dinner for Blacksmith to help us pare feet and, <s>I</s> paid Kenneth McLean solicitor for Knowles executors. $1000 on principal and $200 intrest & this leaves a bal of $3000 still on our Farm I also paid Tom $300<u>00</u></td> <td></td> <td>$1000<u>00</u> $200.00 $300.00</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Tuesday 19<u>th</u> fine</td> <td>JW raised some drills and started to crossplow for turmips. I sowed about 1 1/2 acres Turnips and Shipped E.P. Ranger to Jas. D. McGregor also Suffolk ram to Jos Thompson sardis B.C. Bowmans 65 Rec 945. I pd for Corn at Thorps $1<u>52</u> bgt. 50 bu barley oats at. 50c and pd $5<u>00</u> on it. sent check for $15<u>00</u> to A.P. Westervelt being freight on bull to McGregor I made up Wills Account today. And find that he owes me $5778.58c five Thousand seven hundred and seventy dollars and 58<u>c</u></td> <td></td> <td>1.52 5.00 15.50</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Wensday 20<u>th</u> wet</td> <td>J.W. Plowed between showers & we finished cleaning up wheat, for market, and hoed some mangels and scuffled Early potatoes & Mangels near barn.</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <table> https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/f806933fe079a99eade06728f3b043c3.pdf 2cdf42b9c317b52dc87a0edfb41f49ce Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. 459 <table> <tr> <td>x</td> <td>Thursday. June 21 / 06 Showery</td> <td>J.W. plowing and girls <s>we</s> & I pulling mustard and hoeing carrots. & Mangels. bred dairy cow to E.P. Master 2nd</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td><s>x</s></td> <td>Friday 22<u>nd</u> Showery</td> <td>J.W. Plowing I went to Stn. and, bgt drugs 20c harness mended 25c st cars .05 <s>bred</s> girls & I thinned carrots in afternoon.</td> <td></td> <td>.20 .25 .05</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Saturday 23<u>rd</u></td> <td>J.W. working at turnip grd all day. Girls & I thinned carrots in morning & went to town and worked in garden in afternoon bgt shoes for girls $2<u>70</u> laces .10c groceries. 35c</td> <td></td> <td>.35 2.80</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Sunday 24<u>th</u> fine</td> <td>Jennie Jessie & I went to Church in morning heard Mr Marshall preach on. "The Entering of the Word giveth light" it was a very good sermon. Took Mary J. an three Youngest to Cemetery in Afternoon</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>X</td> <td>Monday 25th fine</td> <td>I bred Quality to "Prince of London" Mr Sorby's horse J.W. Cultivated & raked the turnip patch & started to raise drills. Jennie, Mary. E. & I thinned carrots and finished pulling mustard.</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td><s>J</s></td> <td>Tuesday 26<u>th</u> fine</td> <td>We finished sowing turnips today. J.W. off from 4 P.M. Mother came home today and Mary J & Jennie Went with Gay's to O.A.C. <s>{?}</s></td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <table> https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/14d7613a1c65ffb31665f9b21d8c682e.pdf faa4fdd89011d11c7ae1962427ba17e4 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. 460 <table> <tr> <td>Wensday. June 27th / 06 fine</td> <td>J.W. Cultivated rape ground I scuffled potatoes. mangels & corn near barn & went to Station to Meet. Mr J. Barrie of Clarke P.O. Ont. Mr. B came out and bgt. "E.P. Mail boy." for $100<u>00</u> I bgt ground flax. $3<u>00</u></td> <td></td> <td>3.00</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Thursday 28<u>th</u> fine</td> <td>I went for meat in morning went to see. J. Henderson cattle his calves look fine. went to see fence builder & then J.W. & I scuffled mangels & Carrots. & hoed till four 30 P.M. when we went to ship E.P. Mail boy to J. Barrie. Newtonville Stn & got him loaded all right. Mary & Children went up to Tom's</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>Friday. 29th fine hot.</td> <td>J.W. Cultivated rape grd I hoed mangels.</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>Saturday 30<u>th</u> Dull</td> <td>Joe Fisher & Wilbert Hoenell helped us to hoe mangels and 50c <u>Ea</u>ch We almost finished them.</td> <td></td> <td>1.00</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Sunday July 1st / 06</td> <td>Mother & I went to Church in Morning heard Mr Crews preach on Faithfulness in our work was all God required of us. Mary & I went for a drive in Afternoon with Children col 50</td> <td></td> <td>.50</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Monday 2<u>nd</u> fine</td> <td>We finished hoeing mangels & Carrots in morning. and Burned off twitch and J.W. plowed headlands & started to raise drills I went to Mount Forest in Evening stayed all night at Mr Webster's. had quite a chat.</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <table> https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/ca32b5cbfbba1b9900df60eb84424adc.pdf 02b692422c227cfde1ec5467c15c7620 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. 461 <table> <tr> <td></td> <td>Tuesday 3<u>rd</u> fine</td> <td>I went out to Wills in morning took a walk around Farm and also over W.R.W's. W. Gardiner & J Hewitts Mr<u>s</u> Hewitt looks very frail. Then we came to Station & I came home. Expenses wer 1.65 & .35</td> <td></td> <td>1.65 .35</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Wensday 4<u>th</u> fine heavy shower last night</td> <td>I hauled three loads of wheat to Goldies.</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Thursday 5th fine</td> <td>I hauled one load of wheat <s>U.&</s> 5 bgs on a load of Oats Wheat to Goldies & oats to J.S. mill. I have taken out $169.19c worth of wheat at 60 <u>c</u> & 82 <u>c</u> per bu In Afternoon I got 48 bu 3/4 of Barley at Thorp's <s>bal to</s> pd $5<u>00</u> before & $19.35<u>c</u> Pd Goldies AC $30. pd J.L.S. $20<u>00</u> on two racks & for Chopping. 95<u>c</u> Jim is to deliver Barley Chop & two racks on Monday</td> <td>169<u>19</u></td> <td>19.35 30.00 95c</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Friday 6<u>th</u> fine</td> <td>I went to town in morning for horse shod. 50<u>c</u> Hose for Sprayer. $1<u>00</u> whiffle tree for horse fork. 75c Alick Webster came today & I hired him for 2 Months for $60<u>00</u></td> <td></td> <td>.50 1.00 .75</td> </tr> <tr> <td>#</td> <td>Saturday 7<u>th</u> fair</td> <td>J.W. Cut hay in morning A.W. finished burdocks & J.F. finished hoeing weeds out of potatoes. I trimmed sheep & put P Green on Early potatoes finished sowing rape & tedded hay We kiled up what was cut after tea sent McGregors & Pattersons Transfers today</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <table> https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/6bc1e4ac2b99e7d6222009c0794876cf.pdf 97452cd920e1e2f85918e012f06101cc Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. 462 1906 <table> <tr> <td>Sunday. July 8<u>th</u> Showery</td> <td>Mother & I went to Church in morning. heard Rev Crews preach on a "wide Awake Church " col 50 In Afternoon, Tom & Family came down, & had tea with us</td> <td></td> <td>.50</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Monday 9<u>th</u> fine</td> <td>J.W. Cut hay in morning. A.W. Cleaned box stalls and bedded them. J.F. hoed some mangels I went to Hendersons & brought home E.P. Mayflower 5<u>th</u> & we killed & buried her. we found her heart very large & flabby, her liver very large, hard and rather blue colored on out side and hard & dark in side. A great deal of bloody water around her bowels & lungs, but did not notice any Tubercules, or any thing of that sort the fat under her skin was more like Jelly then fat. We scuffled & hoed some turnips.</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>Tuesday 10<u>th</u> fair heavy Showers last night</td> <td>I went to see about fence between Simpson place & Thurtell then went to town sold hide of heifer. $5<u>20</u>. got buggy fixed. 35<u>c</u>, paid Jessie $10<u>00</u>. bgt gro 10<u>c</u>. men all hoed turnips finished the first sown patch got harness. $2<u>50</u></td> <td>5<u>20</u></td> <td><s>5.20</s> .35 .10 10.00 2.50</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Wensday 11<u>th</u> fine</td> <td>J.W. Cut hay in morning and we dug out barberry & blasted a stump. Joe <s>picked</s> spudded burs in morning & tedded & raked in afternoon. I went to town in morning and sent $5<u>40</u> to Farmers Advocate. got Dynamite. 2 ch $1<u>45</u></td> <td></td> <td>5.40 1.45</td> </tr> <table> https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/aad484a52af2086631bedfa8391b25ca.pdf ff5f75817a5dce3f033ffa379a8ddaaf Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. 463 <table> <tr> <td></td> <td>Thursday 12<u>th</u> Jy 1906 fine</td> <td>J.W. Cut hay in morning A.W. blasted stumps J & I Chored & opened out hay We hauled 4 loads & kiled up what was cut.</td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>11</td> <td>Friday 13<u>th</u> fine </td> <td>We hauled 11 loads hay</td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>11</td> <td>Saturday 14th fine</td> <td>We hauled 11 loads hay pd Winfield for Oats. $19.15c</td> <td></td> <td>19.15</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Sunday 15<u>th</u> Dull</td> <td>Mother Jennie & I went to Church heard Rev Dr Henderson preach Jennie & I went to Class we took a walk in woods in evening.</td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Monday 16<u>th</u> Dull</td> <td>Men Choring & hoeing turnips I went to mill got load of oat chop 20 bgs. 1.00 for chopping got Oat meal 1<u>00</u> NP at Thorps bgt Lard 75 & Egg cups .05 groceries 77c got harness mended 60c new tugs $2<u>75</u></td> <td></td> <td>1.00 <s>=</s> .75 .15 .77 3.75 .60</td> <td>1.00</td> </tr> <tr> <td> 3</td> <td>Tuesday 17<u>th</u> fair</td> <td>We moulded potatoes scuffled turnips put p green on potatoes & hauled in what hay we had cut. 3 loads.</td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td> x</td> <td>Wensday 18<u>th</u> fine</td> <td>We finished cutting no. 6 & kiled what was cut in morning bred Miss Quality to Sorbys Young horse. J. <s>Wetst</s> Alex & Joe hoed turnips most of the day. Recd check for $35<u>00</u> from Jos Thompson Sardis B.C. for Ram. & $1 from Wm Hall for Cow.</td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <table> https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/2ee62a18c58e957cd836ffa97f3bf429.pdf 82467118f8226288569f20b8ec7c9189 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. 464 <table> <tr> <td>8</td> <td>Thursday. July 19<u>th</u> 1906</td> <td>We hauled Eight loads hay. J.W. went to St Jacobs for mares. We had Joe McGrogan helping us today, at $1<u>00</u></td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td> 8</td> <td>Friday 20<u>th</u> Showery</td> <td>I went to town in morning also arranged with J. Fisk to cut our grain at 55c per acre we supply Twine & one horse <s>went to</s> got hardware at Penfolds 45<u>c</u> got Cap. 10<u>c</u> Men hauled hay till rain came on then chored sent $5<u>00</u> to Jos Thompson Sardis B.C. pd. Dr Savage $12<u>00</u> pd Hamilton $11<u>00</u> for Life Insurance for 3 mos.</td> <td></td> <td>.10 .45 5.00 12.00 11.00</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Saturday 21st fair</td> <td>We finished hoeing turnips & Cut around wheat field & I went to town bgt shoes $3<u>00</u> hardware. 40<u>c</u> p. sent $15<u>00</u> to see McFarlane. <s>recd</s> bgt brushes $1<u>75</u> Foot Elm .25 paid Joe McGrogan $2<u>00</u> last night had W. McLean hoeing Turnips at 7 1/2 c per row.</td> <td></td> <td>3.50 .40 10.00 .25 1.75 2.00</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Sunday 22<u>nd</u> hot & showery</td> <td>Mother Jennie & I went to Church in morning We Enjoyed a very practical sermon from Dr Henderson on Brethern Count it all Joy when ye fall into divers temptations. we all stayed at home the rest of the day</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Monday 23rd</td> <td>Started to-day for the West. Fisk cutting wheat.</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Tuesday 24th.</td> <td>Finished cutting wheat & cut barley. Alex. Joe Mc- Johnnie chocking wheat.</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <table> https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/76051cc8cd54891fc1ab5f89b23be820.pdf 258e63f0910369193c61fc64a915cab1 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. 465 <table> <tr> <td>Wednesday July 25th. 1906</td> <td>Hauling hay Joe Mc here helping. Bailey at fence.</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>Thursday July 26th.</td> <td>Cutting & hauling in hay. Joe Mc _ here </td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>Friday July 27th.</td> <td>Hauling hay Joe Mc here again Joe Mc here</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>Saturday July 28th.</td> <td>Hauling & cutting hay in forenoon & working at turnips in afternoon. Joe Mc h.</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>Sunday July 29th.</td> <td>Raining all day. All at home.</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>Monday 30th.</td> <td>Working at hay and turnips.</td> <td></td> <td>Goldie's left 200 flour 1000 bran.</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Tuesday 31st.</td> <td>Hauling in hay - 6 loads. Joe Mc_ here.</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>Wednesday Aug. 1st.</td> <td>Johnnie cut alfalfa in morning. Alex & Joe Fisher at turnips until 10 o'clock, then they started to haul in wheat.</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>Thursday Aug. 2<u>nd</u></td> <td>Hauling fall-wheat all day and finished it.</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>Friday Aug. 3<u>rd</u></td> <td>Hauling in barley & shocking up oats Mr Hall here from 11-6 Joe Mc " 1/2 day.</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>Saturday Aug. 4th.</td> <td>Joe Mc_ here and worked till 4-15 P.M. All shocking oats. Fisk finished cutting. Paid Joe Mc_ $5 on work done.</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>Sunday Aug. 5th.</td> <td>Aunt Jane, Mary & I to church. Mr Crews preached.</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <table> https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/46fb45d63d313cd821a4547eeee906b7.pdf 92b1ea92e706de1248b0ba0702d1e1e4 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. 466 <table> <tr> <td>Monday Aug. 6th 1906</td> <td>Men shocking oats and cutting part of the orchard. Mr. Lowe looking at cattle.</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Tuesday Aug. 7th.</td> <td>Men working in turnips and orchard oats.</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Wednesday Aug. 8th. </td> <td>Men working at turnips also at orchard oats.</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Thursday Aug. 9th.</td> <td>Hauled 4 loads of hay & finished orchard. Tom & Emma here in afternoon.</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Friday Aug. 10th.</td> <td>Men at turnips. Johnnie went to mill for chop.</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Sat. Aug. 11th.</td> <td>Working at turnips in forenoon and finished hauling hay in afternoon. Got Aunt Jane's and baby's pictures taken. </td> </tr> <tr> <td>Sunday Aug. 12th.</td> <td>Jennie Jean & I went to church in morning. Heard Mr Crews.</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Monday Aug. 13th.</td> <td>Men hauling in oats in forenoon and Alex at Harvey's threshing in afternoon. Johnnie & Joe cutting around peas. Gave J. Fisk check for $20.07 c for cutting grain.</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Tuesday Aug. 14th.</td> <td>Alex at Telfer's threshing all day. Johnnie at turnips Joe Fisher away in afternoon.</td> </tr> <table> https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/af8ea07df2a363c13c3ac57c101ec526.pdf 4d4461d47566b0fbd82e5bf2505bbeb6 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. 467 <table> <tr> <td>Wednesday Aug. 15th. 1906.</td> <td>Hauling oats all day from field next Ford's.</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Thursday Aug. 16th.</td> <td>Hauling oats all day.</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Friday Aug. 17th.</td> <td>Hauling oats all day.</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Sat. Aug. 18th. </td> <td>Hauling oats all day.</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Sunday Aug. 19th.</td> <td>At home all day. Very warm. Rain.</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Monday Aug. 20th.</td> <td>Working at turnips all day.</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Tuesday Aug. 21st.</td> <td>At turnips in forenoon & at oats hauling in afternoon.</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Wednesday Aug. 22nd.</td> <td>6</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Thursday</td> <td>{Blank}</td> </tr> <tr> <td>{James Bowman resumes writing} Friday 24<u>th</u> fine</td> <td>I got home this morning and went to see about man in afternoon. <s>{JoNeu?}</s> {Men?} hauling oats 3 loads. I hired A.W. Coke for the shows at the rate of $20 per month.</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Saturday 25<u>th</u> fine</td> <td>We finished hauling oats today. Eight loads.</td> </tr> <table> https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/a33023b9e89ebc34826abbef0126e624.pdf c88a0940597a86ccc749e7b090562db8 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. 468 <table> <tr> <td>Sunday 26<u>th</u> 1906</td> <td><s>Mary</s> Mother & I went to Church in morning. Children & I to S.S. and Mary & I to Church in Evening heard Mr Crews both times</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Monday. 27<u>th</u> Showery</td> <td>J. Went to Barbers Thrashing in morning Alex plowed and. Joe & I chored</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Tuesday 28th fine</td> <td>men pulled peas yesterday Afternoon, and hauled seven loads today I went to town borrowed Twenty bgs of oats from Mr Barber 2027 lbs oats</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Wednesday 29th. fine</td> <td>Preparing to go to Toronto show in forenoon. Took 15 head cattle away in afternoon. Men hauled a few loads pease after coming home.</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Thursday 30th.</td> <td>Men finished hauling peas & started to haul manure for fall-wheat.</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Friday 31st.</td> <td>Hauling manure all day.</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Sat. Sept. 1st.</td> <td>Hauling manure.</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Sunday Sept. 2nd.</td> <td>Aunt Jane & Jennie went to church.</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Monday Sept. 3rd.</td> <td>Hauling manure. Went down to Toronto show.</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Tuesday Sept. 4th.</td> <td>Men spreading manure & plowing. Alex at Mr Harvey's threshing in afternoon.</td> </tr> <table> https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/b393f252cee6d3cdc09a6f60142566f9.pdf 401f8cb4ef39d8f48547f30f8217e1be Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. 469 <table> <tr> <td></td> <td>Wednesday Sept. 5th. 1906.</td> <td>Spreading Manure & plowing on fall-wheat ground.</td> <td></td> <td></td><td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Thursday Sept. 6th. 1906.</td> <td>Paid Mr Young for fall-wheat. Alex at Flick's threshing all day. Johnnie plowing. Bot two ploughshares. Got Nell shod charged u bag flour u</td> <td></td> <td>12.60</td><td>75c</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Friday Sept. 7th.</td> <td>Alex at Flick's in forenoon Both plowing in afternoon.</td> <td></td> <td></td><td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Sat. Sept. 8th.</td> <td>Men working on fall-wheat ground.</td> <td></td> <td></td><td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Sunday Sept. 9th.</td> <td>All at home all day. Very warm.</td> <td></td> <td></td><td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Monday Sept. 10th.</td> <td>Men working at plowing fall-wheat ground gave Johnnie $20 Bot ploughshare & bag Oil-cake.</td> <td></td> <td></td><td>40</td> </tr> <tr> <td>X</td> <td>Tuesday Sept. 11th.</td> <td>Sowing fall-wheat & plowing. Calf born. E.P. Keepsake had Cow Calf by Lord Val 2</td> <td></td> <td></td><td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Wednesday Sept. 12th.</td> <td>Alex & Johnnie at show with Mr. Henderson, all day.</td> <td></td> <td></td><td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Thursday Sept. 13th.</td> <td>Johnnie went to Mt Forest in forenoon Alex. cutting corn, & helped Mr. H_ out with cattle. </td> <td></td> <td></td><td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Friday Sept. 14th.</td> <td>Alex. plowing all day.</td> <td></td> <td></td><td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Sat. Sept. 15th.</td> <td>Alex plowing in forenoon Went to station to help bring home the stock until after Sunday.</td> <td></td> <td></td><td></td> </tr> <table> https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/e8f451f14c95df691f7df7328796cd6a.pdf db3600b0a190f331aa97802a08fe1928 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. 470 <table> <tr> <td></td> <td>Sunday Sept. 16th. 1906</td> <td>Jim, Jennie & I went to church in the morning & Jim, grandma & Aunt Jane to cemetery in afternoon & Jennie to S.S.</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Monday Sept.17th.</td> <td>Preparing in forenoon Paid Alex Webster $70 to take cattle to Halifax. Johnnie came home in forenoon. Took 15 head cattle to station in afternoon & got started to Halifax.</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Thursday Sept. 18th.</td> <td>Johnnie plowing all day. Bot 2 points for the Sulky plow. Alex went to O.A.C.</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Wednesday Sept. 19th.</td> <td>Frost came at night. Johnnie plowing all day.</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Thursday Sept. 20th.</td> <td>Johnnie plowing & Ernest getting in wood.</td> </tr> <tr> <td> X</td> <td>Friday Sept. 21st.</td> <td>Johnnie plowing and Ernest at wood in forenoon and part of afternoon he spent at Barber's waiting for them to cut corn E.P. Pride 3<u>rd</u> had bull c by E.P. Raider</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Sat. Sept. 22nd.</td> <td>Johnnie plowing and Ernest getting in wood. in afternoon and at Barber's in forenoon.</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Sunday Sept. 23<u>rd</u>.</td> <td>Aunt Jane, Jennie & I at church.</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Monday. Sept. 24th.</td> <td>Johnnie plowing & Ernest harrowing. American heifer had Bull calf. by E.P. Ranger</td> </tr> <table> https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/fa16fa78d709637bef673b83e468040d.pdf 72121c15568a10c750ade265296cc626 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. 471 <table> <tr> <td>Tuesday Sept. 25th. 1906.</td> <td>J. plowing & Ernest harrowing.</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Wednesday Sept. 26th.</td> <td>J. plowing & Ernest harrowing.</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Thursday Sept. 27th. </td> <td>Started at mangels.</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Friday Sept. 28th. </td> <td>Working at mangels {written to the right of this} Sack Oatmeal </td> </tr> <tr> <td>Saturday Sept. 29th.</td> <td>Raining all day. Men working inside.</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Sunday Sept. 30th.</td> <td>Bessie's birthday (4 yrs). Took her to church in morning.</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Monday Oct. 1st.</td> <td>Working at mangolds.</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Tuesday Oct. 2nd.</td> <td>Working at mangolds. Got 100 lbs. flour at Goldie's charged.</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Wednesday Oct. 3<u>rd</u></td> <td>Working at mangolds.</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Thursday Oct. 4th.</td> <td>at mangolds.</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Friday Oct. 5th.</td> <td>Finished mangolds. Had 28 loads. Mr. Barber brought the last meat from ring.</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Sat. Oct. 6th.</td> <td>Raining all day. Men working around barn.</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Sunday Oct. 7th.</td> <td>Rain in forenoon Girls to S.S. in afternoon.</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Monday Oct. 8th. </td> <td>Started to pick potatoes.</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Tuesday Oct. 9th. </td> <td>Working around barn in forenoon & at potatoes in afternoon.</td> </tr> <table> https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/69b3f98b3f8ee90bcb9767a213fa1d31.pdf 35cdcf19859c49cdd612ace73222ed5b Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. 472 <table> <tr> <td></td> <td>Wednesday Oct. 10th. 1906.</td> <td>Snow fell to-day. Men at potatoes. Saw Dr. about baby.</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Oct. 11th. Thursday,</td> <td>Men worked at wood in forenoon & Johnnie plowed in afternoon & Ernest at wood</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Friday Oct. 12th.</td> <td>Ernest went to town in forenoon and got $5 on his wages, to buy shoes. Johnnie & he at potatoes in afternoon.</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Sat. Oct. 13th.</td> <td>Working at potatoes, Joe Fisher & brother here for the day to be paid for.</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Sunday Oct. 14th.</td> <td>Jennie went to church in morning and brought some tablets for grandma.</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Monday Oct. 15th.</td> <td>Men at potatoes.</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>5 <u>lbs</u></td> <td>Tuesday 16<u>th</u> fine & warm</td> <td>Johnnie & Ernest taking up turnips. We arrived home from Charlottetown today at 3 P.M. And got our truck all home about dark. paid R. Goodall. 30<u>00</u> $29. wages & 1<u>00</u> that He loaned me</td> <td>30<u>00</u></td> <td>30<u>00</u></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Wensday 17<u>th</u> fine</td> <td>Ernest & J. finished the turnips that were toped & Ernest chored around house in Afternoon J. Plowed. I went to town pd. Baleys bill. $16<u>80</u>. Chitticks $20<u>25</u></td> <td></td> <td>16.80 20.25</td> </tr> <table> https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/2f1ad64dde74446f22d8edb6b84bbdfe.pdf 84a1b90703947664173d03de87ce4121 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. 473 Oct 1906 <table> <tr> <td></td> <td>Wensday 17<u>th</u> continued</td> <td>pd. J. Fisher $13<u>25</u> bgt plow points Ect $1<u>10</u> pd duty on hoof Shears 75c</td> <td></td> <td>13.25 1.10 .75</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Thursday 18<u>th</u> fine</td> <td>Ernest was off for holiday J.W. Plowed I chored and went to town Mr J Buchanan Kerwood came to select cattle Mother Came home from Tom's quite Sick today. We had Dr Savage come to see her She has Inflamation of one lung</td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Friday 19<u>th</u> fine</td> <td>Mr Buchanan & I looked around Stock in evening then went to see Henderson's Cattle & I Ear Tagged the lambs that were there, then we went up to Tom's after dinner and looked at Stock the Calves & lambs look very well cows are rather thin. then we Shipped the Cattle. E.P. Kyma 14th E.P. Maynard, E.p. Rosebud 3rd He gave me his note due in 40 days for $425<u>00</u></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Saturday 20<u>th</u> fine</td> <td>J.W. plowed and Ernest Chored and picked apples I went to Town. bgt meat 3.00 Flour $2<u>25</u>. Machine oil Candies 10c E & Girls & I pulled apples in Afternoon</td> <td></td> <td>3.00 .25 .18 .10</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>X</td> <td>Sunday 21<u>st</u> <s>Dull</s> fine</td> <td>Mary, Jennie & I went to Church in morning Bessie went with us to S.S. Col. 1<u>50</u>. 05 .05. 1. 1. </td> <td></td> <td>1.62</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td> X</td> <td>Monday 22<u>nd</u> Dull</td> <td>J. & E. Chored & picked apples. J.W. Plowed in afternoon Ernest & I picked apples. I went to mill in mornng. bgt feed 12.75 N.P. Pd for Chopping. 55c at Chitticks Belle of Delaval 2nd had Cow Calf by E.P. Raider</td> <td></td> <td>.55</td> <td>12.75</td> </tr> <table> https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/b135d42d16ac9ed9c4bc6d3c6e0a96eb.pdf 4d1e149fd9c7cc7d38b71e106ec0cc7a Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. 474 <table> <tr> <td></td> <td>Tuesday. Oct 23rd. / 06 fair</td> <td>We finished picking Apples this morning, and topped about half the turnips this afternoon. Major Hood brought a Gov<u>t</u> inspector to see our Horses this morning. Mr Christie and Mr Jones of Mt Elgin</td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td> 20</td> <td>Wensday 24<u>th</u> fair wet evening</td> <td>We worked at turnips all day made pit bottom & harrowed up turnips & made roads in them in morning and. hauled 20 small loads in afternoon</td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>30</td> <td>Thursday 25th Dull wet eve</td> <td>We hauled thirty small lots of Turnips <s>and</s> Dr Came out to See Mother. Mary J. was taken Sick</td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>13</td> <td>Friday 26<u>th</u> fair</td> <td>We hauled 13 S loafs of Turnips and topped the balance & cleaned out another pit bottom</td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>15</td> <td>Saturday 27th Dull & wet</td> <td>We worked at Turnips in forenoon and started after dinner but had to quit. I went to town bgt bread ect. 55<u>c</u> Groceries $4<u>60</u>. Shoes for Jennie & Mary. 2<u>55</u> n.p. rubbers. $1<u>15</u> N.P. meat $2<u>00</u> n.p.</td> <td></td> <td>.55.</td> <td>2.55 1.15 2.00</td> </tr> <tr> <td>X </td> <td>Sunday 28<u>th</u> Snow & Eve.</td> <td><s>We finished Turnips today hauled them into pit.</s> Jennie & I went to Church in morning Jennie, Mary & I to S.S. col 1<u>00</u>. 5. 1. 1. E.P. Mayflower 3 had Cow Calf by E.P. Ranger</td> <td></td> <td>1.07</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>34</td> <td>Monday 29.</td> <td>We finished hauling turnips together today. Telephoned to Jno Mountain tonight for a ram</td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <table> https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/2296ac0bc60baf3d8bef4ac5f22b5fed.pdf 45b582c9de72c2aa9002fb5627c6788a Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. 475 Oct 1906 <table> <tr> <td> X</td> <td>Tuesday 30<u>th</u> snowy.</td> <td>We shipped bull Calf to D. McFarlane Oak Lake Manitoba price $150<u>00</u> Paid not Manitoba and. Suffolk ram to Jno Mountain and Suffolk ram to Jas D. McGregor Bow Island Alta Price $20 N.P. E.P. Belle 3<u>rd</u> had Cow Calf by Lord Val 2<u>nd</u>. a very good calf. I prepaid Freight on McGregors ram St. car tickets. 25c</td> <td></td> <td> 5.30 .25</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Wensday 31<u>st</u> fair</td> <td>Shipped ram Lamb Bowmans 105 to J.V. Robinson Kanona N.Y. rec<u>d</u> $20<u>00</u> for him J.W. went to Whitelaws, for load of straw to cover pits bgt b wire at Penfolds. 67 lbs at 3 <u>c</u> per <u>lb</u>. sold a ram lamb to. Geo. N. Dean of Shelbyville Michigan to be delivered next Monday at $25<u>00</u>. Exchange 20c Tom brought Ram & wether lambs down yesterday they weighed 128, 117, 135, 107, 97, 128, </td> <td>$20<u>00</u> $25<u>00</u></td> <td>.20</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>X</td> <td>Thursday Nov 1st / 06</td> <td>Witch of Benton was in heat today. We covered pits most of the day hauled home a load of Cabbage.</td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>4 x makes a total of 92 lots of roots this year</td> <td>Friday 2<u>nd</u> fine</td> <td>We fenced pits in morning & then took up carrots 4 lds I took out Salem's King III from the Ewes he has gone to seven of them.</td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Saturday 3<u>rd</u> fine</td> <td>J.w. Plowing. Ernest & I unloaded carrots chored & covered pit and put cattle on rape. I went to town pd Telephone bill. 1<u>00</u> candies .05 meat $5.60. stamps. 50c gro. </td> <td></td> <td>1.00 .05 5.60 .50</td> <td></td> </tr> <table> https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/9f2b022cf52c657c44a7a2a3a1893815.pdf f31ddb8cbe81bb6d190d4b9a3ee79f7a Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. 476 <table> <tr> <td>Sunday. Nov. 4 / 06 fine</td> <td>Mary J. Bessie & I went to Church in morning & <s>Jennie</s> Mary E. & baby went to S.S. Col. 50.05.03</td> <td></td> <td>.50 .05 .03</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>Monday 5<u>th</u> fine</td> <td>J.W. Plowing. I went to town mailed letters re inspection and proxys. also. Mailed inspection slips. 14<u>c</u> bgt stamps. 30. cards .15 bgt mixed grain for chop. 10<u>50</u> old account. pd. J.S. for Chopping & making rack. $7<u>45</u> bgt bran $425 n.p. Flour $4.50 n.p. at Goldies While we were at Chores, Geo and Jno Henderson Came along and <s>bgt</s> looked around stock, & I have arranged to let Geo have some of our ewes to raise lambs and we made up account and I owe him $64<u>30</u> made out my Total account to Govt for Expenses & wages to date $355.<u>42</u></td> <td></td> <td>.25 .14 .45 10.50 12.75 7.45</td> <td> 4.50 4.25</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Tuesday 6<u>th</u> fine</td> <td>J.W. Plowing Ernest Choring Mary & I sent inspection notices out. & also made out Expenses Account. for my trip in west to Gov<u>t</u> I also wrote all members for their {proxys?} went to town with two rams in afternoon one for F.M. Fixener. Harper Iowa. and one for Geo. N. Dean Shelbyville. Michigan. J. Bowman's 110. and {nt?} Salem's King III to Fixener. bgt stamps for inspection Notices Ect. 45<u>c</u> Mr Jesse. Penfold of Elora was here to see Cattle. may buy a female</td> <td></td> <td>.45</td><td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>Wensday 7<u>th</u> fine</td> <td>J.W. Plowing Ernest Choring I went to Tom's to see about Ear tags on sheep, & about Calves</td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <table> https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/e0c7b6ea3d706ad091d4c91cc83d3f15.pdf 2a88e20503b092b5e0e0773e49da7980 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. 477 <table> <tr> <td>Wensday 7<u>th</u> contd</td> <td>Tom brought his Ewe lambs down in afternoon. they weighed 401 lbs Rams & wethers weighed 712 = 1113 at 4 1/2 <u>c</u> = $50<u>08</u> to be paid Dec 1st I bgt apples for Jas Smith at $1<u>25</u> per bag. 6 bgs $7<u>50</u> and two bags at 75<u>c</u> = 150. total $9<u>00</u> three barrels at 20 = 60</td> <td></td> <td>9.00 .60</td> <td>$50<u>08</u></td> </tr> <tr> <td>Thursday 8<u>th</u> Dull</td> <td>J.W. went to Friendship's Thrashing. E.A. in Afternoon. Tom brought . bull & heifer Calves down I am to pay him. $105<u>00</u> for the pair. to be paid about 1st Dec and lambs also Farmers Advocate Man was around this <s>Morning</s> Afternoon I went to town got horse shod 25<u>c</u> harness mended. 10<u>c</u> Grain baskets. 55. putty. 10</td> <td></td> <td>.25 .10 .55 .10</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>Friday 9<u>th</u> Dull</td> <td>J.W. & Ernest were at Friendship's thrashing in morning & we thrashed in Afternoon started at about 3 P.M. and had 35 minutes of a stop with self feeder. had Flick, Fords, McDougalls, Barber Friendship. Telfer 2. Goy, Harvey</td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>Saturday 10<u>th</u> fair</td> <td>We thrashed today with same hands as Yesterday and Alex Johnston and Friendships had two here. Went to town tonight bgt meat $3<u>10</u>. bread ect. 63<u>c</u> Groceries .50c got Mr Sharp & Mosson Boy of Proxys.</td> <td></td> <td>3.10 .63 .50</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>Sunday 11<u>th</u> Dull</td> <td>Mr J. Jennie & I went to Church in morning heard Rev. Wilson of St Andrews preach on "I bear in ny body the marks of the "Lord Jesus"" it was very practical. then Jennie Bessie, M.E. & I went to S.S. Col. 50. 05. 03</td> <td></td> <td>.50 .08</td> <td></td> </tr> <table> https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/5b7ad3c04e6eb106c44337b94f06f8d9.pdf b484c9e2072b798cd388507422d2083e Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. 478 <table> <tr> <td></td> <td>Monsay. Nov. 12 / 06 fair snow Cont. night</td> <td>We finished thrashing about 3.30 p.m. today then cleaned up floor. had Mr Goy extra today. Makes about Exactly two days thrashing</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Tuesday. 13<u>th</u> cool frosty</td> <td>We Chored around barn and. Took grist to Mill 20 bgs, 10 bgs, Oats 10 mixed sent $7<u>00</u> to R.B. Ogilvie to record colts and $6.50 orders 13 pd. J. Webster. 35<u>00</u> J. McGrogan $2.25c pd. for Fisher $1<u>00</u> for Thrashing got Clothes repared & Cleaned $1<u>25</u> Telephoned to Broadfoot & McKinnon $1.25</td> <td></td> <td>7.00 6.50 .13 35.00 2.25 <s>.35</s> 1.00 1.25 1.25</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Weednesday Nov. 14th.</td> <td>Started for Fergus & north. J. plowing & E. Choring.</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Thursday Nov. 15th.</td> <td>Johnnie at Ford's threshing all day & Ernest choring.</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>142.40</td> <td>Friday Nov. 16th.</td> <td>Ernest & Johnnie at Goy's threshing until about 3 P.M. Johnnie went for grist to mill in evening. bgs.</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Sat. Nov. 17th.</td> <td>Johnnie & Ernest at McDougall's threshing in afternoon.</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Sunday Nov. 18th.</td> <td>{Blank}</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Monday Nov. 19th. </td> <td>Went to Inspect S. Young's cattle in afternoon.</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Tuesday Nov. 20th.</td> <td>Started for Western Ont.</td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <table> https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/69b2a5605114a81c903eb97e2996dd2c.pdf dc5d9bfd19c40ce347055649162fce4c Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. 479 <table> <tr> <td></td> <td>Wednesday <s>D</s> Nov. 21st. 1906</td> <td>{Blank}</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Thursday Nov. 22nd.</td> <td>{Blank}</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Friday Nov. 23<u>rd</u></td> <td>{Blank}</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Saturday Nov. 24th.</td> <td>{Blank}</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Sunday Nov. 25th.</td> <td>{Blank}</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Monday Nov. 26th.</td> <td>Started for Eastern Ont. & Quebec.</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Tuesday Nov. 27th.</td> <td>Johnnie at Telfer's threshing in afternoon & Ernest all day.</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Wednesday Nov. 28th.</td> <td>Johnnie at Telfer's threshing in afternoon & Ernest all day.</td> </tr> <tr> <td>X</td> <td>Thursday Nov. 29th.</td> <td>bred E.P. Pride to E.P. Master 2nd</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Friday Nov. 30th.</td> <td>Ernest at Harvey's threshing all day & Johnnie at Barber's all day.</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Sat. <s>N</s> Dec. 1st.</td> <td>Johnnie & Ernest at Johnson's threashing in forenoon. Paid Ernest 5</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Sunday Dec. 2nd.</td> <td>{Blank}</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Monday Dec. 3<u>rd</u>.</td> <td>{Blank}</td> </tr> <table> https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/4e024834181bcc8f116cf37e955087db.pdf 431ee6d27dbcc4d5c6ecc8cc0ca79fbf Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. 480 <table> <tr> <td></td> <td>Monday 3<u>rd</u>.</td> <td>I went to town in afternoon.</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Tuesday 4th</td> <td>I took morning train for Chicago arrived there at ten o'clock. and went to Palmer House</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Wensday 5<u>th</u> fair</td> <td>Went to show. looked around all day watched the Angus Classe Yearling bulls were very good. Also cows. Two Year olds and Yearlings. this was all classes I saw I compared Our Two Year old compared well with what I saw. there also our Two year old bull and Cow. Went to Meeting in Evening, And it lasted all night. Kerrick. Bradpite & Miller got in.</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td> X</td> <td>Thursday 6th</td> <td>went to show. in morning and stayed there till noon. then had dinner And went to train. Expenses Supper Tuesday. 25. room .2<u>00</u> breakfast wed. 70. dinner 25. supper 60<u>c</u>. room 50<u>c</u> <s>breakfast.</s> dinner 25<u>c</u> admission ticket. 50<u>c</u> berth on Pulman Bred E.P. Kyma 4<u>th</u> to Lord Val. 2</td> <td></td> <td>2.75 .70 .85 1.50 .75 .50</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Friday 7th cold</td> <td>got home this morning at 9 A.M. did some work & got things into shape for Fat stock show</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Saturday 8th</td> <td>{Blank}</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <table> https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/9578ffdb95c8aa9d3fd05398b8ee018d.pdf dc3aa41967ed3d169caeba7c8a28885b Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. 481 <table> <tr> <td> X X</td> <td>Sunday 9<u>th</u> fair</td> <td>Went to Church in Morning, and S.S. in Afternoon. Col $1<u>00</u> bred Century place Matilda to E.P. Ringleader 3rd E.P. Belle 2<u>nd</u> to Lord Val.</td> <td></td> <td>1.00</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Monday 10<u>th</u> fair</td> <td>went to town in morning and. took Cattle to show in evening.</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Tuesday 11<u>th</u> fine</td> <td>attended the show our Society met. and discussed matters generally . and Elected old officers. There was a considerable talk of very little account. We won 1st on two Year old 2<u>nd</u> on cow & 1st on Calf.</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Wensday 12<u>th</u> fair</td> <td>Attended show and brought out Mr. Galbraith of Shebourne Mr Oppertshauser of Hanover, Mr. Dick of Ashgrove, to see bulls & other Stock Steer was slaughtered today.</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Thursday 13<u>th</u> fair</td> <td>I stayed at home sick today Jno Mountain & W.B. Bowman were here. Also Hennie Mountain & Mr<u>s</u> Gay of Hamilton. We had a pleasant visit from them</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Friday. 14<u>th</u> soft</td> <td>Will went home this mornng Ladies this Evening. We went for Stock in afternoon Our steer Carcase won 1st prize We won altogether. $109<u>00</u></td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>X</td> <td>Saturday 15<u>th</u> fair</td> <td>bred Witch of Benton to E.P. Ringleader 4<u>th</u> I went to town. recd prize money $95<u>00</u> Check for beef. $93<u>57</u> bgt skates $1.20 mop stick.14 candies 10<u>c</u> cufls & studs. 75. Ink. 25. Pd. reynolds ac. 14<u>16</u></td> <td>95.00 93.57</td> <td>1.20 .15 .10 .75 14.16</td> </tr> <table> https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/a622c932827404e0e3f2ec1f330d7a13.pdf 2b32f105397ce84fc3e1f691ceb8d9bb Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. 482 1906 <table> <tr> <td></td> <td>Sunday Dec 16<u>th</u> fair</td> <td>I took Jennie and Mary to Church and then went to Telephone for Aunt Jane <u>.20</u> <u>Mother is quite sick</u> had Doctor out this Morning.</td> <td></td> <td>.20</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Monday 17<u>th</u> fine</td> <td>In morning I worked around home and went in to get Mail. drew $20<u>00</u> out of bank and pd. Chittick Account. $13<u>55</u> bgt things for Xmas/ Bible 60. Slate .10 {bag? Case?} .25. dolls 20. books. 30 raisor 1<u>00</u> scissors 35. S Glass. <u>20</u> clock 1.50. Took Children to Anniversary in Evening. col <u>20c</u></td> <td></td> <td>13.55 .60 .10 .25 .50 .30 1.00 .35 .20 1.50 .20</td> </tr> <tr> <td> X</td> <td>Tuesday 18<u>th</u> very fine</td> <td>Men Chored & sorted apples I went up to Tom's to see Will. And he came back with me. And we went to the Lawyer to get Father's Will fixed. he pd me for barley. $6<u>13</u> Men & I sorted apples. And then I took them to the Church for the poor. 7 bgs then bgt crockery $1<u>30</u> Oranges 25. Figs. 15 I owe Tom a bal of {1.85?} bred E.P. Mayflower 6th to E.P. Ringleader 3<u>rd</u> <s>to</s></td> <td>6<u>13</u></td> <td> 1.30 .40</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Wednesday 19th.</td> <td>Started for the North-west. Grandma took sick. Dr. here</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Thursday 20th.</td> <td>Dr. here. Aunt Jennie came.</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Friday 21st.</td> <td>Dr. Here.</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Sat. 22<u>nd</u>.</td> <td>Went to town for Xmas Things. Grandma very sick. Dr. here 3 times.</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <table> https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/236efe2eeb359e5bf0bbd7d193d93fd1.pdf b692614f438c70b1858d85b6dc6e6a2a Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. 483 <table> <tr> <td></td> <td>Sunday 23<u>rd</u></td> <td>Dr. here. Very cold.</td> </tr> <tr> <td>$5</td> <td>Monfay 24th.</td> <td>Dr. here. Paid Ernest $5.</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Tuesday 25th.</td> <td>Dr. sent out medicine in evening. Aunt Maggie Dickenson came.</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Wednesday 26th.</td> <td>Dr. Robinson called. Jennie went for chop. Alex Webster called to-day. </td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Thursday 27th.</td> <td>Work going on as usual.</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Friday 28th.</td> <td>Much as usual. Children's holidays start.</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Sat. 29th.</td> <td>Work as usual.</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Sunday 30th.</td> <td>Aunt Jane, Jennie & Mary to church in morning.</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Monday 31st.</td> <td>Thaw commences. Went to town Got beef at Dollery's, 45 lbs. @ 7 c. 3.15 Bag flour at Goldie's. Groceries at Scroggie's 6.00</td> </tr> <tr> <td>X</td> <td>Tuesday 1st Jan. 1907.</td> <td>bred E.P. Pride to Ringleader 3rd Ernest started last night & stopped away to-day, at Linwood.</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Wednesday. Jan. 2<u>nd</u></td> <td>Work as usual.</td> </tr> <tr> <td>X</td> <td>Thursday Jan. 3<u>rd</u></td> <td>bred Belle of Delaval to Ringleader 3rd. Work as usual.</td> </tr> <tr> <td>X</td> <td>Friday Jan. 4<u>th</u>.</td> <td>bred E.P. Keepsake 3rd to Lord Val 2nd. Work as usual.</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Saturday 5th.</td> <td>Men hauling manure.Very slippery roads.</td> </tr> <table> 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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For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource James Bowman Diary, 1906 Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource James Bowman 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 1898-1907 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 & 20th Century, Wellington County, Guelph, Ontario Date Created Date of creation of the resource. January 1, 1906 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>{Duplicate of File #32804: "1905_JamesBowman_Volume3 57.pdf"}</p> <p><br />{Hand writing from July 23, 1906 to August 24, 1906 is quite different with different spellings also e.g. Wednesday instead of James Bowman's usual "Wensday", and it may be that someone else maintained the diary while Mr. Bowman was out west. Different handwriting and style from Wednesday August 19, 1906 to October 16, 1906 when James Bowman again indicates he was away; however, this time more of his comments esp. re: purchases and breeding cattle are made in his handwriting; also November 14th to November 18th when James Bowman indicated that he was going to Fergus Ontario and north. He inspects cattle on November 19th and he leaves again on November 20th to November 25th for Western Ontario and November 26th to December 3rd for Eastern Ontario and Quebec, then December 19th for "North-West" until January 5th, 1907(end of diary) Notes on breeding in last trip are in James Bowman's handwriting.}</p> <p><br />426</p> <p>1905</p> <table> <tbody> <tr> <td></td> <td>Thursday. Dec 28th fair</td> <td>We chores and fixed things up around barn generally Forest Bros came for calf. paid me $32</td> <td>3200</td> <td>32</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Friday. 29th rainy &amp; Cold in Afternoon</td> <td>Tom &amp; I got a grist of Chop ready 14 bgs Oats. 3 Peas 3 Barley took it to mill in Afternoon pd for Chopping $100 got my hair cut 20c</td> <td></td> <td>1.00 .20</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Saturday 30th fine</td> <td>We did chores and I went to Toronto to Aberdeen Angus meeting with Mr Hodson at Rossin House. Mr H. has offered on part of Govt. to Take all our Cattle into the New Book. free of Charge &amp; Continue to do this until there arrangements made for Interchange of business, with American Book. Mr Sharp Mr Burt &amp; I were at meeting</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>150 75 / 5</td> <td>Sunday, 31st fine</td> <td>Mary &amp; Jessie &amp; I went to Church heard Rev Smith of Dublin preach on Being no Conformed to this World but be Transformed, by the renewing of Your mind.</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Monfay 1st Jan 1906</td> <td>I went to vote After Chores were done and. voted for Wright, Henderson, Dawson Elliot and Crane. Jennie &amp; I went up to Tom's in Afternoon, saw the Stock cows look fairly well.</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Tuesday 2nd fine</td> <td>We cleaned stables in morning &amp; I showed a Mr Bradley around Stock &amp; Took Jennie to Station paid Blacksmith sc. 3.00 recd 50c from Jennie. Nails 35c salts .25</td> <td></td> <td>3.00 .25 .35</td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>427</p> <table> <tbody> <tr> <td></td> <td>Wensday Jan 3 / 06 Wet</td> <td>Children started to School I went to see Proff Day about taking Stock to the Judging course. We chored around barn in Afternoon, putting in Bull rings ect.</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Thursday 4th Stormy</td> <td>I went to town in morning pd. D Lindsay's A.C. $1200 and pd. Dr Robinson's ac. 200 <p>Sugar. $238, pd fo</p> We chored around barn in afternoon fixing sheep pen ect. W. Cook and A. Ball Came to see about Cutting wood I agreed to give them 90c per cord for 4 foot wood &amp; 50c for 20 inch short wood. they are to cut the straggling trees first and then take the Job in a {face?} starting at south west end.</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td> <p></p> X X</td> <td>Friday 5th snowy</td> <td>We Chored in morning and, ringed our young bulls we sorted potatoes, and showed Stock to Proff Day and Proff. {Cuancieg?} Arkell preparing for Judging course E.P. Belle 5th had Cow Calf by Lord Val</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td> <p></p> X</td> <td>Saturday 6th Stormy</td> <td>We did Chores and Tom Sorted potatoes I went to town bgt groceries 83c, Hardware, 80c School books. 25c. Tom Sent E.P. Belle 2nd down we bred her to Lord Val 2nd</td> <td></td> <td>.83 .80 .25</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Sunday 7th fine</td> <td>Mother went to see Aunt Jane at Hospital. Jennie Mary &amp; I went to Church Col. 60c</td> <td></td> <td>.60</td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>428</p> <table> <tbody> <tr> <td> <p></p> x x</td> <td>Monday. Jan 8 / 06 fine</td> <td>Tom &amp; I Chored Cleaned box stalls &amp; Moved a mow of straw off hay. G.F. Hood had cow to E.P. Master 2nd bred Grade Cow to E. P. Master 2nd Bred Belle of Delaval 2nd to E.P. Raider</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Tuesday 9th fine</td> <td>We did chores and hauled in five loads of Turnips from the pit. Ordered six apple trees from Mr Kennedy</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Wensday 10th fine &amp; mild</td> <td>We did chores and hauled four five 3 loads of Turnips</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Thursday 11th fine</td> <td>We did chores and hauled 4 loads of Turnips.</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Friday 12th fine</td> <td>We Chored &amp; I went for Aunt Jane to Hospital and went out to Colliege in Afternoon to see the sheep Judged.</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td> <p></p> x</td> <td>Saturday 13th fair</td> <td>We hauled turnips in morning and Tom &amp; A Johnston in Afternoon I went to town. Went to Insurance meeting. recd $5 for Directors fee. &amp; $400 from G.B. Hood for Bull service I pd $612 for insurance E.P. Belle 4th had cow calf by Lord Val 2nd</td> <td>5.00 4.00</td> <td>6.12</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Sunday 14th wet</td> <td>Jennie &amp; I went to Church in morning col. 30. 10 S.S. in Afternoon Col. 07</td> <td></td> <td>.30 .10 .07</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Monday 15th wet</td> <td>Tom Chored I went to town to Executive meeting of Angus Breeder's Arranging with LiveStock Commissioner about the Standard for Can record</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>429</p> <table> <tbody> <tr> <td></td> <td>Monday 15th contd</td> <td>we have got things into better shape, but not perfect as we would like them. Mr Hodson &amp; Spenceer were there for the Govt and Mr Sharp, Burt, McLeod, McKinnon, Dick, Hall, &amp; OBrien, &amp; I for Angus Society, dinner 50c Groc. 115</td> <td></td> <td>.50</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Tuesday 16th Stormy</td> <td>We sent cattle out to Colliege to Short Course today. Proff Day Said some very kind things about our work</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td> <p></p> <p></p> X</td> <td>Wensday 17th fair</td> <td>In morning I went to town Tom chored and I went to see the Carcases in Afternoon. The lambs were quite a surprise to many of us it was quite a mix up. What we put out as too fat came 1st and what we turned down for being too thin came 2nd Father seems much worse he looks as though he might not last very long. E.P. Mayflowers had cow calf by lord val</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td> <p></p> <p>X</p> X</td> <td>Thursday 18th Snowy</td> <td>We chored and took colt to O.A.C. <p>Bred E.P. Mayflower 3rd to E.P. Ranger and</p> E.P. Belle 3rd to Lord Val 2nd</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td> <p></p> X</td> <td>Friday 19th fair</td> <td>Went to Mill with Grist 20 bgs. 3 peas 3 Barley. 14 oats Bred E.P. Mayflower 5th to E.P. Raider. bgt meat $475</td> <td></td> <td>4.75</td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>430</p> <table> <tbody> <tr> <td>Saturday. Jan 20.th 1905</td> <td>Tom Chored. I went to town bgt beef 1000, pd men for Cutting wood. $710, bgt sulphur 25c Whiskey for Father 100 Gro. 32. Paper. 35. Pd Mother 500</td> <td></td> <td>10.00 7.10 1.00 5.00 .35 .32</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Sunday 21st {fine?}</td> <td>We all stayed at home all day. As we are Expecting that Father may pass away any time Mrs McEachern and Mrs Dobson came to see him.</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>Monday 22nd fair wet &amp; warm</td> <td>Father died this morning at age 3.15 A.M. he passed away quite peacefully without the Slightest struggle Mother, Jennie Mountain, Will &amp; I were watching around his bedside. After the Morning Chores were done Will &amp; I went to arrange for the funeral. We are going to hold it at two ther 2.30 P.M. tomorrow I paid for digging grave, $300 we bgt Coffin Shroud &amp; hired hack &amp; hearse for $5700. I bgt gro.</td> <td></td> <td>57.00</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Tuesday 23rd Cold &amp; damp</td> <td>We Chored around in morning and. prepared for funeral there was quite a number here for such Short noice ..Father looked very nice the most Natural Corpse I have seen</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>Wensday 24th fine</td> <td>I went to Garden Hill this morning, ticket $6.50 &amp; car fare to Scarboro 20c livery at Garden Hill $100 got to Mr Ritchies about 7.30 P.M. I went {?} to home with him after tea.</td> <td></td> <td>6.50 .20 1.00</td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>431</p> <p><br />Jan 1906</p> <table> <tbody> <tr> <td>Thursday 25th fine</td> <td>After we looked over the Stock We went to Mr McLeod's and found him at home his stock looks well he offered me a steer. for $5000 Pradamere is a good sire then we Friday went to Mr. Russels. his stock is very common. then after dinner we went to Coburg and I started for home we have sold a bull to Mr. Ritchie &amp; took his yearling as part paid we get his bull &amp; $75 for our's car fare 10c</td> <td></td> <td>.10</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Friday 26th fine</td> <td>We went to Station also to Lawyer's to see about will Lawyer is to make agreement for all interested to sign cost will be .$10.00. I paid Mitchell for Coffin ect. 5100 pd Mary 500. I sold 20 barrel rock cockerels for $2500 to O.A.C.</td> <td>2500</td> <td>10.00 51.00 5.00</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Saturday 27th fine</td> <td>We did the Chores and hauled in some straw on from Stock. four loads Mr. Lowe was here and is talking of buying a bull also Mr. Brown of O.A.C. Came to see about a bull. Also Mr Meyer's, &amp; a Friend from Manitoba. paid Harry. Wright . 150</td> <td></td> <td>1.50</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Sunday 28th fine</td> <td>Mary &amp; I went to Church in morning and Children &amp; I to S.S. Col. 60. 15.</td> <td></td> <td>.15 .60</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Monday 29th fine</td> <td>We did chores &amp; hauled in bal of straw Stack</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>432</p> <table> <tbody> <tr> <td></td> <td>Tuesday 30th Jan. 1906 fair</td> <td>We cleaned box stalls in morning and hauled two loads of turnips in Afternoon Mr. {Mirireson?} Came to see our stock this morning</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Wensday 31st fair</td> <td>We did Chores and hauled in three loads of Turnips Mr W, Stewart of York Mills &amp; Mr Henry his nephew came today and bgt Bowman's No. 1 &amp; Calf also Cow Calf out of Kyma 14th for $17000 I recd 90 bal to be pd when cattle are shipped Proff Day pd me $1585 for two Ewe lambs.</td> <td>$9000 $1585</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td> <p></p> <p>x</p> Pd Tom, $1000</td> <td>Thursday. Fen 1st 1906 Stormy</td> <td>We did Chores and hauled one load of turnips. then I went up to Tom's for Cow &amp; calf. pd Tom for keeping them. $1200 and then I shipped Bowman's No. 1 to &amp; Calf Jn. Stewart. York Mills Ont. <p>bred E.P. Kyma 11th to Lord Val 2nd</p> paid Tom ten dollars</td> <td></td> <td>12.00</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Friday 2nd very Cold 10 blow 0</td> <td>I shipped Calf this morning and, got horse shod 25c got rod made, 20c retd baby boots to Goetz. took grist to mill 20 bgs 3 p. 3 B. 14. O. 15 Empties. Got hair Cut. 20c salt $125 P Oil Cake 1.70 P</td> <td></td> <td>.20 1.70 1.25</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Saturday 3rd Stormy</td> <td>Mary &amp; I went to town in morning. I pd Taxes. $4740 Dr Reeds. Ac. $2500 Scroggie Bros. Ac. $21.30 bgt went to mill for grist pd 100 pd. Edward Hagyard for cutting wood. $2264</td> <td></td> <td>47.40 25.00 21.30 2.00 22.64</td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>433</p> <p><br />Feb. 1906</p> <table> <tbody> <tr> <td>Sunday 4th Stormy</td> <td>Mary &amp; M.E. &amp; I went to Church. heard Rev Marshall preach. On Lost Opportunities</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>Monday 5th Cold</td> <td>We chored in morning I went to town in Afternoon pd G.B. Morris $10 I had borrowed C. Oil 72c mits 50c railway Ticket $150</td> <td></td> <td>10.00 .72 .50</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Tuesday 6th clear &amp; Cold 16 - 25 below 0</td> <td>16 below Zero. We chored &amp; I wrote Fathers Obituary for Mercury. Mother is not well today. I went to town in Afternoon. got gate mended. scuffler &amp; harrows fixed. 200</td> <td></td> <td>2.00</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Wensday 7th fine</td> <td>Tom did chores after Early morning Chores After breakfast I got ready and went to Committee meeting of Cattle at Toronto Ex Office and Angus prizes were left same as last Year Expenses Ticket. $175 Other exp 15c went to horse show</td> <td></td> <td>1.75 .15</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Thursday 8th fine</td> <td>I hauled wood in morning and shipped E.P. Ringleader 2nd to Geo. A. Ritchie Plainville in Afternoon</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>Friday 9th fine</td> <td>I went to Dom Sheep &amp; Winter Fair meetings at Toronto Expenses. Ticket $175 dinner 50 tea 20 We had a very satisfactory meetings I proposed dividing Class. for Herefords &amp; Angus it was fairly well received got home at 10 P.m.</td> <td></td> <td>1.75 .50 .20</td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>434</p> <table> <tbody> <tr> <td>Saturday. Feb 10 / 06 Cold &amp; Stormy</td> <td>We went for young bull from G.A. Ritchie in morning paid Freight. $510. then went to town recd $80 from Jno Stewart. York Mills being bal due. me. for cattle pd Goldies Ac. $1170 bgt gro ect. 550 In Afternoon Tom &amp; I chored</td> <td>8000</td> <td>11.70 .55</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Sunday 11th Dull</td> <td>Mary &amp; I went to Church heard Mr Marshall preach on A Strange Vision it was Jacobs dream. Col 60</td> <td></td> <td>.60</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Monday 12th Soft</td> <td>We chored in morning and I went to town in afternoon got hardware. 45c</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>Tuesday 13th Soft</td> <td>I wrote some letters &amp; made wood rack &amp; we hauled three loads of wood in afternoon</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>Wensday 14th Cold</td> <td>Tom &amp; I did Chores and hauled six loads of wood</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>Thursday 15th fine</td> <td>Mother got very sick this morning and I wired for Jennie Will and Telephoned for Aunt Maggie and brought out Mrs McEachern. Jennie came at 3 P.M. Will at 6 PM Friday 16th fine We I sent 300 to Thos. McFarlane and wrote a few letters re Advisory board</td> <td></td> <td>.25 .25</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Friday 16th fine</td> <td>I spent the day with Tom and Will &amp; looking after {esting?} Aunt Maggie and general chores</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>435</p> <table> <tbody> <tr> <td> <p></p> X</td> <td>Saturday. 17th Feb 1906. fine</td> <td>We did Chores and I went to mill in morning with ten bags O.3 P. 3 B I bgt bran. 4.25 Flour $225 Cascarer. 75c <p>Mr John Lower of Elora brought E.P. Pride 2nd to breed to Lord Val. 2nd</p> we hauled two loads of wood in Afternoon</td> <td></td> <td>4.25 2.25 .75</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Sunday 18th fine</td> <td>Jennie M. &amp; Mary J. &amp; I also Jennie W. Jessie R. Went to Church col 60 in morning heard Rev. Marshall preach On Children as our teachers. Tom &amp; Emma Came in Afternoon</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>X</td> <td>Monday 19th Soft</td> <td>Mr Lowe's man &amp; I spent the forenoon trying to get E.P. Pride 2nd served by Lord Val 2nd got her served at Noon. Geo. Henderson &amp; Mr McTuesdayDougall Called in Afternoon. I went to mill &amp; got a grist &amp; 900 lbs Oats Chop paid for chopping 80c</td> <td></td> <td> <p></p> .80</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Tuesday 20th fine</td> <td>We did chores I took Aunt Maggie to Station &amp; bgt 100 lbs grd flax 300 got 50 packs bgs from Hewer for oats Tom hauled a load of turnips Mr Keating had grade cow to bull 100</td> <td> <p></p> 100</td> <td>3.00 <p></p> 1.00</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Wensday. 21st fine</td> <td>We Chored and hauled in four loads of turnips.</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Thursday 22nd fine</td> <td>We did chores and cleaned 100 bush Siberian oats and took them to Thorp.</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>436</p> <table> <tbody> <tr> <td>Friday 23rd Feb. 1906</td> <td>We did chores and cleaned 100 bu siberian oats and took them to Hewers recd check for 4500 for Thorp's oats.</td> <td>4500</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>Saturday 24th very warm</td> <td>We chored in morning &amp; I went to town. paid Baley's for thrashing 1800 paid Jas. L. Simpson $45 on oats. pd A.P. Westervelt Entry fees. $600. recd $4300 from Jas. Hewer for oats bgt.</td> <td>4300</td> <td>18.0 45.00 6.00</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Sunday 25th Dull</td> <td>Jennie &amp; I went to Church in morning Col $100 heard Rev. Stranger from Brantford preach.</td> <td></td> <td>1.00</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Monday 26th</td> <td>We cleaned box Stalls in morning and hauled wood in afternoon</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>Tuesday 27th Cold</td> <td>got ready &amp; took bull to sale.</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>Wensday 28th cold</td> <td>We put bull up at sale &amp; was offered $8500 not quite beef price McDougall's sold two at rather a low beef price</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>Thursday 29th 1st wet cold E.W.</td> <td>I Went to town to see Mr Burt We talked over the advisory board business and we have decided to wait until the meeting before we quit the field.</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>Friday 30 2nd Wet Cold</td> <td>We chored &amp; trimmed sheep &amp; Tom sorted potatoes I returned stove to Rudd's &amp; paid for new one. 300</td> <td></td> <td>3.00</td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>437</p> <table> <tbody> <tr> <td>Saturday. Mch. 3rd / 06</td> <td>we got sheep ready and shipped them to Ottawa. Pd. R. Elliot $1000 &amp; pd for Car. $2900 bgt groceries. 1.01</td> <td></td> <td>10.00 29.00 1.01</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>Sunday 4th fine</td> <td>Mary J. Mrs McEachern and I went to Church J. &amp; M. to S.S. Col .02 Jennie M &amp; Mrs. M &amp; I went up to Hospital to see Mrs Dolson</td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>Monday 5th fine</td> <td>We Cleaned up Stables &amp; hauled two loads of turnips in afternoon Went to Thomas Gibsons Golden Wedding, gave them 200</td> <td></td> <td>2.00</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>Tuesday 6 fine</td> <td>We did chores and hauled 4 loads of Turnips. Took Jennie M to Station.</td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>Wensday 7th fine</td> <td>I went to mill got two loads of Chop 1st 2555. second 2425. and 372@ 96. = $3.57 Chop Corn 585. @ 100 5.85 C. Oil 72c Fish 45c</td> <td></td> <td>.45 .72</td> <td>3.57 5.85</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Thursday 8th Dull</td> <td>We chored and cut wood Mr Flick paid for bull service $100</td> <td></td> <td>1.00</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>Friday 9th fine</td> <td>We Cleaned grain for Seed fair and hauled two loads of wood.</td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>Saturday 19th fine</td> <td>went to Seed fair a Mr Leonard from Iowa came to look at Stallion We got 2nd prize for potatoes 100 pd for Entries .25</td> <td>1.00</td> <td>.25</td> <td></td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>438 Mch 1906</p> <table> <tbody> <tr> <td></td> <td>Sunday 11th fine</td> <td>M.E. &amp; I went to Church Children &amp; I to S.S. col. 30. 25. 5. 03</td> <td></td> <td>.30 .25 .05 .03</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Monday 12th fair</td> <td>We Cleaned peas and I went up to car to fix up Expense bill ect weighted Steer 882. and settled up Expense I recd $150 out of what we gave R. Elliot.</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td> <p></p> x</td> <td>Tuesday 13th fine</td> <td>We did Chores and hauled 4 loads of wood. Went along to Hendersons in evening bred E.P. Mayflower to E.P. Ranger</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Wensday 14th fair</td> <td>We chored hauled wood in Morning and hauled two loads of turnips in afternoon. Proff Day came today and bgt E.P. Raider for $300.</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Thursday 15th fair</td> <td>I went for Rooser to O.A.C. and Called to See Proff. Day We hauled wood in Afternoon bgt meat. $655</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td> <p></p> X</td> <td>Friday 16th Stormy Afternoon</td> <td>We did chores and hauled two loads of wood in morning and cleaned the seed peas &amp; barley in afternoon bred E.P. Kyma 11th to Lord Val 2nd</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Saturday 17th fine &amp; Cold</td> <td>We hauled four loads of wood and did chores I went to town bgt gro. 20c oat meal $125. water set 1.25 shoes mended .40</td> <td></td> <td>1.25 1.25 .40</td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>439</p> <table> <tbody> <tr> <td></td> <td>Sunday 18th fair</td> <td>Mary J. Jennie M.E. &amp; I went to Church in morning All the Children went to S.S. with me. col. 30.05.03.</td> <td></td> <td>.30 .05 .03</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Monday 19th Stormy</td> <td>We Chored Cleaned out box Stalls and cleaned seed oats. I went to town bgt. grd Flax 300 beans .25</td> <td></td> <td>3.00 .25</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Tuesday 20th Stormy</td> <td>We did chores and hauled tow loads. six logs to mill. got {reach?} fixed at Penfolds.</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Wensday 21st Stormy</td> <td>I hauled a load of logs to mill in morning &amp; two loads of {heading?} in afternoon 2 1/2 cords. at 300 per cord</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Thursday 22nd Stormy</td> <td>I took about 1000 ft of lumber to J.B. Armstrongs. And hauled the bal of it home Excepting a few inch boards I left at mill 20 a 1 X 6. We hauled two loads of wood up to house.</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Friday 23rd fine</td> <td>I went to town in Morning pd. Hastings Bros $3000 for Horse Service, and went to J.B. Armstrongs to see about lumber, got Photo taken .75</td> <td></td> <td>.75</td> </tr> <tr> <td> <p></p> T.A. 500</td> <td>Saturday 24th fine</td> <td>I hauled two loads of wood in morning then went to town. recd $2488 from J.B. Armstrong for lumber $29 from A.P. Westervelt for. rebate on car to Ottawa bgt Groceries 530 Paid $5 to Tom. Pd Mr Duff $400 for bull in sale which I withdret (withdrew?}</td> <td>24.88 2900</td> <td>5.30</td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>440</p> <table> <tbody> <tr> <td></td> <td>Sunday. Mar 25 / 06</td> <td>Mary J. M.E. &amp; I went to Church in morning heard Dr Johnston preach a very good sermon. Children &amp; I went to S.S. Col. 30. 05. 03.</td> <td></td> <td>.30 .05 .03</td> </tr> <tr> <td> <p></p> x</td> <td>Monday 26th dull</td> <td>We Cleaned Stables and Chored generally <p>I went to town pd. Missionary money to Jno. Crosby $1000. Mary &amp; I went to lecture in evening</p> bred E.P. Kyma 14th to Lord Val.</td> <td></td> <td>10.00 .25</td> </tr> <tr> <td>E.P. Mayflower 8th in H</td> <td>Tuesday 27th wet</td> <td>We worked around barn &amp; I went to sale in afternoon bgt rake $1600 snall things 40c Jno &amp; Geo Hendersons Came to see Stock. Also Mr McQueen</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Wensday 28th fine</td> <td>I went to town in morning retd. Sling fixtures to Lowden Co went to see about saw took fence machine to mill for Mr Alderson. recd $300 for bull from O.A.C. got 1385 lbs Oat Chop from Jim. S. and 80 lbs Corn Chop &amp; 337 lbs Corn Proff Day came &amp; bgt steer this Afternoon to for $4500 N.P.</td> <td>$30000</td> <td>4500</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Thursday 29th fine</td> <td>We sent Bull &amp; Steer to O.A.C. then, hauled turnips till noon I went to town.</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Friday 30th fair</td> <td>We Chored and split wood and went to School meeting at night</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Saturday 31st fine</td> <td>I went to town in morning &amp; also went to mill got 565 565 Oat Chop</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>441</p> <table> <tbody> <tr> <td></td> <td>Monday Sunday April 1st 2nd 1906 fine</td> <td>We chored and I went for Ernest Aitkins box then Sold 54 bu 14 lb oats to Jos Mitchell @ 45c. $24.50c then, Shipped E.P. Kyma 11th &amp; Calf to Thos. B. Broadfoot Fergus. Then Mr Fixener came and bought the Young Stallion and four Sheep for $35000. We then got cistern Health Certificates 100 and saw about shipping. then went up to Tom's Had Tea and looked around Stock then came back to McCrae's And left Mr Fixener there for the night.</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Sunday 1st 3rd fine</td> <td>Mary. J. Jennie &amp; Tom went to Church in morning Jennie &amp; M.E. to S.S. And I went to Church in Evening Mr Fixener from Harper Iowa Came today to look at Stock, and we spent the day walking around &amp; talking about things in a general way sometimes about Spiritual Matters but. did Tried to keep out business Thoughts As well as we could &amp; at same time be agreeable</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td> <p></p> x</td> <td>Tuesday 3rd 4th fine</td> <td>We went out to O.A.C. and also for consul papers and then prepared the car bgt bran, 500 $450 halter $130 bit &amp; snaps 35c bred E.P. Belle 4th to Lord Val</td> <td></td> <td>1.30 4.50 .35</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Wensday 4th</td> <td>We cut wood with Engine &amp; saw 600 and shipped E.P. Victor to F.M. Fixener Harper Iowa for $300 3 sheep &amp; a lamb. 50. cash 22. I got draft for 300 Check for 72</td> <td>300. .72</td> <td>6.00</td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>442 {check mark}</p> <table> <tbody> <tr> <td> <p></p> XX XX</td> <td>Thursday Apr 5th / 06 Dull &amp; Snow</td> <td>Ernest &amp; I went to mill in morning and got barley &amp; Peas also some oat chop 1380 lbs barley at 100 some bred bred E.P. Mayflower to E.P. Rosebud to Lord Val Yesterday.</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td> <p></p> W.S. 1/2</td> <td>Friday. 6th fine</td> <td>I went to town in morning mailed Will agreement to W.R.B. and arranged about letter heads at Kelso's bgt meat $440 groceries 25 c. I hired W. Stahlbaum &amp; son to split wood at $175 per day. Son was here about 4 hrs. this afternoon</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>W.S. 1</td> <td>Saturday 7th snowy morning fair afternoon</td> <td>I have had W. Stahlbaum 1/2 day Yesterday &amp; all day today at $175 per day splitting wood. Tom &amp; Ernest chored &amp; piled wood we got along very well.</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td> <p></p> x</td> <td>Sunday 8th fine</td> <td>Mary J. Bessie &amp; I went to Church. heard Rev Marshall preach. to Children uniting with Church it was a very nice service <p>Took Jennie &amp; Mary E. to S.S. Col. 30c 05. 02</p> bred E.P. Belle 5th to Lord Val</td> <td></td> <td>.30 .05 .02</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Monday 9th wet</td> <td>We Cleaned stables sheared 4 shearling ewes &amp; 3 rams Tom &amp; E Cleaned oats in afternoon.</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td> <p></p> W.S. 3.50</td> <td>Tuesday 10th fair</td> <td>We worked at wood &amp; hauled in a load of Turnips. W.S. was here this afternoon &amp; we about finished splitting wood. pd W.S. $350</td> <td></td> <td>3.50</td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>445</p> <table> <tbody> <tr> <td></td> <td>Wensday Apt 11th / 06 fair</td> <td>Ernest rolled meadows Tom &amp; I piled wood chored &amp; spread lumps of manure on meadows. Scribbler .05</td> <td></td> <td>.05</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Thursday 12th fine</td> <td>Ernest rolling. I went to town in morning and got hair cut. 20c hardware. 75c ordered grass &amp; clover seed. Groceries 76c Ordered. Letter paper 1000 sheets at $5.50. Mary J. Went to Hamilton this Afternoon.</td> <td></td> <td>.75 .20 .76</td> </tr> <tr> <td>X</td> <td>Good. Friday. 13th fine E.W.</td> <td>Ernest Cultivated in big field Next to Barbers ad I finished rolling meadow in morning and sowed Oats in big field in Afternoon. Tom was off for holiday in Afternoon. R. Shortreed had a cow here in Afternoon to E.P. Master 2nd</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Saturday 14th Wet</td> <td>We started to sow in morning but had to quit for rain. Men worked around barn and I went to town. bgt a Suit of clothes $1180 and ordered went to John Dolson's and Tom's With Bessie &amp; Stanley Mountain. Spent a pleasant afternoon</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td> <p></p> x</td> <td>Sunday 15th fair</td> <td>Mary E. Jennie Bessie &amp; Stanley Mountain &amp; I went to Church in morning. Rev. W. Briggs preached on "Remember these days" and M.J. Bessie &amp; Stanley went to Church in evening bred E.P. Mayflower 5th to E.P. Ranger</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>446</p> <p>Apr 1906 Frost last night</p> <table> <tbody> <tr> <td>Monday. 16th fine</td> <td>Ernest Cultivated. Tom Chored I went to town in morning. paid for Photo. 25 bal on S left things in for Church Anniversary and We Sowed Oats &amp; Cultivated in afternoon and Mary &amp; I went to Church Anniversary in Evening 50c</td> <td></td> <td>.25 .50</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Tuesday 17th fine</td> <td>We finished Cultivating &amp; sowing 16 acre field Tom Chored.</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>Wensday 18th fine</td> <td>Ernest Cultivating root ground I harrowed on 16 acre field Tom Chored. we got three lambs today.</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>Thursday 19th fine</td> <td>Ernest Cultivating and Harrowing and I finished harrowing 16 acre field &amp; Started to so in S. oats No 2.</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>Friday 20th fine</td> <td>Ernest cultivating &amp; harrowing I finished sowing no 2 &amp; started Seeded it with clover &amp; Timothy went to town bgt seeds corn ect $1.37. 5.05. got Diploma's framed $15 paid $1000 on ac.</td> <td></td> <td>1.37 5.35 10.00</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Saturday 21st fine</td> <td>Ernest rolling no 2. I chored cleaning up around turnip pit. and fixing up generally In afternoon we hauled in two loads turnips. Went to town in the Evening, bgt. bananas. 15c Sold Eggs $2.50c for Tom</td> <td>250</td> <td>.15</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Sunday 22nd Dull</td> <td>Quince was very sick with Acute Indegestion from Eating partly decayed turnips when Tom was loading last load on Sat Evening.</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>447 1906</p> <table> <tbody> <tr> <td> <p></p> X</td> <td>Sunday 22nd contd</td> <td>Dr Reed was out three times {?} he has very little hopes of her. Mary J. Jennie &amp; Bessie went to Church heard Bishop Vincent. Tom bred Pride of Powrie 11th to E.P. Ranger</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Monday 23rd fine &amp; Cool</td> <td>Quince died this morning Dr. Reed came out and examined her &amp; Said that he had no doubt it was caused by her getting the decayed turnips I went to town &amp; Saw Lawyer K. McLean &amp; he Said Tom would be liable for the price of the mare as I had warned him not to let them eat that kind of turnips. And had him cover them up in manure heap. J. Webster came today and I have hired him for a year at $26000 I I bgt 52 1/2 lbs of beef @ 8 1/2 $4.50 suet, 25c</td> <td></td> <td>4.50 .25</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Tuesday 24th fine</td> <td>Ernest rolling No 2 &amp; picking stones. J. Webster plowing corn patch &amp; harrowing it <p>I went to town in evening &amp; sold horse hide $275</p> Pd Mr Harper for framing pictures $1550. I chored most of the day.</td> <td>275</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Wensday 25 fine</td> <td>We Sowed corn patch &amp; Orchard with oats &amp; seeded Cornpatch with Lucerne &amp; Orchard with oats &amp; Lucerne &amp; Orchard grass. John did sowing and Ernest rolled in No. 2.</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Thursday 26th fine</td> <td>J.W. plowing sod and Ernest rolling &amp; harvesting. Started to roll no 5 I chored sowed orchard grass &amp; cleaned buggy</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>448</p> <table> <tbody> <tr> <td>Friday 27th Apr. 1906 fine</td> <td>J.W. plowing. E.A. rolling finished no 5. I chored and fixed fences</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>Saturday 28th fine</td> <td>J.W. plowing E.A. harrowing &amp; rolling. I planted garden and went to town bgt corn $170 seeds &amp; Oil Cake. 5.05</td> <td></td> <td>1.70 5.05</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Sunday 29th fine</td> <td>Mary. Mary. E. &amp; I went to Church in Morning I took Mother to Tom's in Evening Jennie &amp; Mary went to S.S. Col. 30. 02.</td> <td></td> <td>.30 .02</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Monday 30th fine</td> <td>J.W. finished plowing sod &amp; started to disc in afternoon E.A. Chored in morning &amp; rolled and harrowed in Afternoon. I went to town in morning pd for writing paper $450 and horse shod. 75c went to School meeting in Afternoon about the Van drivers taking too much risk in crossing the railway tracks</td> <td></td> <td>4.50 .75</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Tuesday 1st fine</td> <td>J.W. finished discing the pea field &amp; started to sow E.A. harrowing &amp; rolling I clipped three sheep in afternoon. &amp; did chores went to meet Will M.J. &amp; Will at train. W. looks real well</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>Wensday 2nd Showery</td> <td>J.W. Finished sowing peas and E.A. harrowed &amp; rolled &amp; Chored. I retd some seed to Hewers. 6 lb Orchard grass 9 lbs red clover 1 bg. 7 lbs Tim. &amp; 1 bg 2 lb Alsike. Went to meet Adda in morning &amp; set her off in Evening to Children</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>449</p> <p><br />May 1906</p> <table> <tbody> <tr> <td>Thrusday 3rd Dull</td> <td>J.W. plowing sod &amp; discing &amp; rolling. Ernest rolling &amp; doing chores. I went to town in morning and hauled some manure in the Afternoon, then prepared to go to Ottawa on AA. record business. Ticket. 1560 Sleepr. 200 pd porter. 10 breakfast 25.</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>Friday 4th fine</td> <td>I met Mr McLeod at Brockville and stayed with him to Ottawa, then We went to see Office and then to Mr Spencer's Who soon got Mr Greig &amp; Took us to the Deputy Minister of Agriculture. We had quite a discussion and Mr McGregor also of N.W. T. was called in and when Minister heard both sides he decided in favor of Winnipeg for the first Annual Meeting We made some changes in the Constitution and then started for home, had dinner with Mr McGregor and sold him E.P. Ranger for $200 Sleeper $200 dinner 50c</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>Sat 5th fine</td> <td>Went to Cheltenham, Tiel at 75c spent a pleasant day looked over John's Stock and also Mr Sharp's.</td> <td></td> <td>.75</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Sunday 6th fine</td> <td>Col. 100 Superanuation fund 200 02. Mother Aunt Jane &amp; I went to Church. Heard Mr Marshall preach Memorial Service.</td> <td></td> <td>1.00 2.00 .02</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Monday</td> <td>hauling &amp; spreading manure bgt meat in evening. $1.70</td> <td></td> <td>1.70</td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>450</p> <table> <tbody> <tr> <td></td> <td>Tuesday May 8 / 06 Dull &amp; wet</td> <td>We hauled manure in morning &amp; worked inside in afternoon I went to town got horse shod .50 pd Hewers ac. $1841 paid for apple trees. $100 pd for sodding grave 100 keeping it lot mowed for the season 100 for mowing Simpson lot 200</td> <td></td> <td>.50 18.41 <p></p> 4.00</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Wensday 9th Dull</td> <td>John W sorted potatoes in morning &amp; E.A. sorted mangels. I wrote some letters. went to town in Afternoon got my teeth fixed 75c, horse shod 25c J.W. Plowing mangel ground in Afternoon.</td> <td></td> <td>.25 .75</td> </tr> <tr> <td>7</td> <td>Thursday 10th fine &amp; cool</td> <td>J.W. finished plowing mangel grd &amp; started to disc it. E.A. &amp; I hauled &amp; spread manure. 7 loads in Afternoon</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td> <p></p> <ol> <li class="mw-empty-elt"></li> </ol> </td> <td>Friday 11th fine</td> <td>J.W. raised mangel &amp; carrot drills &amp; E.A. harrowed and rolled. Mr Michell of Solway, Came &amp; bought E.P. King 4th for $80 to be delivered Monday May 21st I guaranteed him a breeder, &amp; if he does not {?} to take him back &amp; replace him with another he paid $500 &amp; is to pay bal next week. D. Reid came to see sick heifer</td> <td>5.00</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Sat. May 12 / 06 fine shower at noon</td> <td>We sowed mangels carrots &amp; cabbage. J.W. &amp; E.A. hauled manure.</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Sunday May 13 / 06 Wet</td> <td>We had a steady rain most of the day. Mary &amp; I went to Church in morning col. 35. 5. 03. Children &amp; I to S.S.</td> <td></td> <td>.35 .05 .03</td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>451</p> <table> <tbody> <tr> <td>X</td> <td>Monday. May 14th / 06 fine</td> <td>We hauled manure and cleaned box stalls bred E.P. Kyma 4th to Lord Val 2nd Tom tells me that queen had a Stallion foal last. Tuesday</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>#</td> <td>Tuesday 15th fine</td> <td>J.W. &amp; E.A. hauled manure I went to meeting of the Advisory board directors of Dom Cattle Breeders Association to Elect an Advisory board. Arthur Johnston &amp; I were Elected without Opposition The Directors of National Record board were also elected. <p></p> When I got home I found that Princess had a good filly foal. And had no trouble my expenses today were railway fare $250. dinner 50c paper .05</td> <td></td> <td>2.50 .05 .05</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Wensday. 16th Dull</td> <td>J.W. Plowed &amp; Ernest &amp; I spread manure I went to Tom's after dinner and bgt Queen and her colt for $30000 to be pd either this month or next. then I went to town and Raw. L.Oil 55c</td> <td></td> <td>.70 .25 .55</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Thursday 17th Dull</td> <td>Went for beef in morning, sold 6 bags potatoes to J. Henderson and six to Whitelow's at 75c per bag. J.W. plowing &amp; sorting potatoes E. Spreading manure and sorting mangels.</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Friday 18th fine</td> <td>J.W. &amp; E.A. hauled manure I finished clipping sheep and dipped lambs &amp; old ewes</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>452</p> <table> <tbody> <tr> <td></td> <td>Saturday. May 19th 1906 fine &amp; cool</td> <td>J.W. &amp; Ernest hauling manure I dipped rams &amp; went to town bgt. drugs $150. pd for pulling Jennies Tooth 25c groceries 55c Corn Chop $595 Shipped wool to Brantford. 73 168 lbs 19c = $3192</td> <td></td> <td>1.50 .55 5.95</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Sunday 20th fine</td> <td>Jennie &amp; I went to Church in Morning heard Mr Glossford preach. Mother Mary E. &amp; I went to cemetery in afternoon. both men went in evening to Church Col today. 35</td> <td></td> <td>.35</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Monday 21st fine</td> <td>We hauled manure &amp; raised drills for Early potatoes &amp; some mangels near barn Shipped E.P. King 4th to Thos. Mitchell Solway P.O. Walkerton Stn west</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>##</td> <td>Tuesday 22 fine</td> <td>J.W. hauled manure and Ashes in morning &amp; plowed in Afternoon I went to town bgt plow Share 45 40c pd. Tolton's Ac. $200 bgt mangel seed. 15c bgt halter at Baleys $175 Then Came home and spread manure till 4 P.M. Then took Mayflower 5th to Henderson's to pasture and 6 Ewes &amp; 3 lambs to J Henderson And, he is to raise lambs and we pay market price for them and if a sheep dies he is to pay butchers price for it.. And when a Ewe is done breeding he makes her fat enough to kill</td> <td></td> <td>.40 2.00 .15 1.75</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Wensday 23rd fine</td> <td>J.W. plowed till 4 P.M. then went to Mt Forest. I went to town got buggy fixed. 1 gal R. Linseed Oil .70 N.P. at Penfolds got horse shod N.P. Went to mill got 295 lbs Chop</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>453</p> <p><br />May</p> <table> <tbody> <tr> <td>Thursday 24th / 1906 f</td> <td>Fine morning Showery Evening. E. Aitken &amp; I Chored all day Took Mary J. Aunt Jane &amp; all Children to St Cars &amp; they went to Gordon's at Arkell to spend the day Went to meet them at night. St Car fare. 10c</td> <td></td> <td>.10</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Friday 25th fine</td> <td>After Chores were done this morning I went to Station to meet Mr Bainbridge. he Came all right and I took him to see Mr G.B. Ryan's Store and then to Our Church from there to a few of the City residences and then home and after looking at some of the stock we had dinner and quite a chat showed him some Certificates Pedigrees of stock then looked over the cattle in field then turned out bulls and Showed Mr B. the Horse Slings for unloading hay Ect. then went to O.A.C. And looked around the Stock He said the he enjoyed the day.</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>Saturday 27th fine</td> <td>We worked at Manure and turnip ground in morning and prepared potatoes for sale in Afternoon sold 1060 lbs of potatoes to G. J. Thorp at 75c per bag. went to</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>454</p> <table> <tbody> <tr> <td></td> <td>Sunday. May 27 / 06 fine &amp; Cool</td> <td>Mary J. Bessie &amp; I went to Church in morning heard Rev Marshall preach Jennie, Mary E. &amp; I to S.S. Mother &amp; I to Church in Evening Col. 30. 07. 10 Mr Marshall preached a good sermon "our Country" A National Sermon.</td> <td></td> <td>.10 .07 .30</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Monday 28th fine</td> <td>We sorted potatoes and took a load to town 31 bgs 2790 lbs = 31 bgs. @ 70 got harness mended .25c</td> <td></td> <td>.25</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Tuesday 29th fine &amp; Cool</td> <td>I went We sorted potatoes &amp; took a load to town 26 75 bgs / 90 bgt feed. $840 N.P. at Thorp's Jonnie &amp; Ernest plowed &amp; spread manure.</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Wensday 30th fine</td> <td>We sorted and took a twenty one bgs to town have taken altogether $68 bg 55 lbs pd Thorps Ac. $840 and pd Jas. L. Simpson in full for Chopping 245 bu Oats and for 116 lbs extra. 4.25. 1.45. and 5.00 on Account for Corn. bgt corn at Thorps. 10 c sold wool. $115 money for potatoes 64.95 bgt feed 8.40</td> <td>64.95 56.95</td> <td>4.25 1.45 5.00 .10 8.40</td> </tr> <tr> <td>#</td> <td>Thursday 31st fine</td> <td>We hauled manure and I put Carbon Bisulphide in ground hog holes and went to Hendersons with 4 cattle to pasture went to town for mail recd money for wool 3185</td> <td>3185</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Friday 1st June 1906 fine</td> <td>J &amp; E hauled manure I run weeder through mangels &amp; carrots &amp; went to town bgt tickets for Mother &amp; I to Hamilton $4.90. Uncle Robert Died last night. then I castrated two lambs at at Toms. Stationary 35c stamps .05</td> <td></td> <td>4.90 .40</td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>455</p> <table> <tbody> <tr> <td></td> <td>Saturday 2nd June / 06 fine</td> <td>J.W. &amp; Ernest finished hauling manure to root patch and Mother &amp; I went to Hamilton found got to Gay's about 8.30 A.M. After breakfast Mr G &amp; I went to the Farm and looked around the trees &amp; other crops. After dinner W.R. Walker &amp; Mr G. &amp; I went up to the cemetery and looked around the park.</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Sunday 3rd fine</td> <td>I went to cemetery in morning and Mother and I to Centenary Church. heard Dr Rose. on the "Sword of the Lord and of Gideon" In Afternoon we attended the Funeral. John &amp; E. Dickenson D. Reed &amp; W.P. Walker, F. Dickenson &amp; I were pall bearers. in Evening we Sat in garden &amp; talked Uncle Ed &amp; Aunt M. were there. Col. 10c</td> <td></td> <td>.10</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Monday 4th fine</td> <td>I started for home at 8 A.M. And arrived about 10.30 A.M. then went to town and ordered a barrel of molasses at 30c per Gal. and .50c for delivering J.W. &amp; E.I. Spreading manure &amp; plowing. bgt oatmeal $115</td> <td></td> <td>1.15</td> </tr> <tr> <td>x 2nd time</td> <td>Tuesday 5th fair</td> <td>We finished spreading manure and plowing. and started to cut potatoes. Tom had E.P. Kyma 4th to Lord Van 2nd</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Wensday 6th fine</td> <td>We had quite a rain last night. and in Afternoon we planted potatoes E.A. &amp; I Cut in morning</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>456</p> <table> <tbody> <tr> <td></td> <td>Thursday 7th June 1906 fine</td> <td>We finished potatoes in morning and then started harrowing and plowing headlands I went to see about a cow, but did not buy one yet pd Dr Savage's A.C. for Father and Mother. $2650</td> <td></td> <td>26.50</td> </tr> <tr> <td>F</td> <td>Friday 8th Showery</td> <td>Ernest went to Tom's today I took Queen &amp; Princess to Hasting's Bro's Crosshill to be bred to Lord Charming and also took colts along Expenses 50c Jno W. harrowing &amp; rolling Turnip grd</td> <td></td> <td>.50</td> </tr> <tr> <td>x</td> <td>Saturday 9th Warm &amp; sultry</td> <td>I started home about 8.30 A.M. bred Queen. Princess was not in season. I had to come around by Bridgeport had dinner &amp; horse fed 35c bgt a cow. $36. holstein grade pd Thorp for 20 bu barley at 50c and Also pd him $12.65 for 1 barrel of molasses recd $5800 from Jno Mountain being bal on bull.</td> <td>5800</td> <td>.35 36.00 10.00 12.65</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Sunday 10th Showery</td> <td>Mary &amp; I also M.E. went to Church in morning. MaryE. Jennie &amp; I to S.S. col. 60.15.</td> <td></td> <td>.15 .60</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Monday 11th fine</td> <td>I went to mill in morning took 30 bags, oats &amp; barley I {?} bu barley extra .75c seed for lot in cemetry. 10c groceries $265. pd my $100 to Lord's day Alliance When I came home I went to Barbers and saw where barn was struck with lightening then hoed some mangels and went to see Mr Lowe off got an order for Suffolk shearling ram $30 from Jno Thompson Sardis B.C.</td> <td></td> <td>.75 .10 2.65 1.00</td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>457</p> <table> <tbody> <tr> <td>Tuesday June 12 / 06</td> <td>We went Cleaned box Stalls and started to hoe mangels. Mr. Patterson of Petrolia came in the evening and bgt. a Young bull Nanettes Pride R. for $100 and I pay freight on him. I took him alomg to Hendersons to see the Stock we have there.</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>Wensday 13th fine</td> <td>We went to Station in the morning with Mr Patterson recd a check for $2230 for my Expenses to Ottawa in May. We Hoed mangels and Mary took Bessie &amp; Marguerite to Doctor.</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>Thursday 14th fine</td> <td>We hoed mangels and plowed for Turnips had F. Glover helping at 125 per day.</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>Friday 15th Showery</td> <td>J.W. &amp; F. Glover cleaned wheat in morning &amp; I went to town bgt hardware, 108 wagon fixed 35c recd $10000 for Nanette's pride R. from Wm Patterson. Petrolia Shipped him and pd Freight $570 pd Frank Glover. $190</td> <td>$10000</td> <td>1.08 .35 5.70 1.80</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Saturday 16th wet</td> <td>J.W. plowing &amp; preparing the J.W. Choring &amp; hoeing mangels I went to town bgt pd Morris AC .70 Pd. Telegram to Mr Bainbridge at Port Arthur. 60c, hair cut 20</td> <td></td> <td>.70 .20 .60</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Sunday 17th Showery</td> <td>Jennie &amp; I went to Church in morning heard Rev Mr Ross. We all stayed at home the rest of the day</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>458</p> <table> <tbody> <tr> <td>Monday 18th June 1906 fair</td> <td>J.R. prepared land and started to raise drills for turnips in morning. I Chored made sheep Crate and fixed stall for paring Cattle's feet in. went to town after dinner for Blacksmith to help us pare feet and, I paid Kenneth McLean solicitor for Knowles executors. $1000 on principal and $200 intrest &amp; this leaves a bal of $3000 still on our Farm I also paid Tom $30000</td> <td></td> <td>$100000 <p>$200.00</p> $300.00</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Tuesday 19th fine</td> <td>JW raised some drills and started to crossplow for turmips. I sowed about 1 1/2 acres Turnips and Shipped E.P. Ranger to Jas. D. McGregor also Suffolk ram to Jos Thompson sardis B.C. Bowmans 65 Rec 945. I pd for Corn at Thorps $152 bgt. 50 bu barley oats at. 50c and pd $500 on it. sent check for $1500 to A.P. Westervelt being freight on bull to McGregor I made up Wills Account today. And find that he owes me $5778.58c five Thousand seven hundred and seventy dollars and 58c</td> <td></td> <td>1.52 5.00 15.50</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Wensday 20th wet</td> <td>J.W. Plowed between showers &amp; we finished cleaning up wheat, for market, and hoed some mangels and scuffled Early potatoes &amp; Mangels near barn.</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>459</p> <table> <tbody> <tr> <td>x</td> <td>Thursday. June 21 / 06 Showery</td> <td>J.W. plowing and girls we &amp; I pulling mustard and hoeing carrots. &amp; Mangels. bred dairy cow to E.P. Master 2nd</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>x</td> <td>Friday 22nd Showery</td> <td>J.W. Plowing I went to Stn. and, bgt drugs 20c harness mended 25c st cars .05 bred girls &amp; I thinned carrots in afternoon.</td> <td></td> <td>.20 .25 .05</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Saturday 23rd</td> <td>J.W. working at turnip grd all day. Girls &amp; I thinned carrots in morning &amp; went to town and worked in garden in afternoon bgt shoes for girls $270 laces .10c groceries. 35c</td> <td></td> <td>.35 2.80</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Sunday 24th fine</td> <td>Jennie Jessie &amp; I went to Church in morning heard Mr Marshall preach on. "The Entering of the Word giveth light" it was a very good sermon. Took Mary J. an three Youngest to Cemetery in Afternoon</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>X</td> <td>Monday 25th fine</td> <td>I bred Quality to "Prince of London" Mr Sorby's horse J.W. Cultivated &amp; raked the turnip patch &amp; started to raise drills. Jennie, Mary. E. &amp; I thinned carrots and finished pulling mustard.</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>J</td> <td>Tuesday 26th fine</td> <td>We finished sowing turnips today. J.W. off from 4 P.M. Mother came home today and Mary J &amp; Jennie Went with Gay's to O.A.C. {?}</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>460</p> <table> <tbody> <tr> <td>Wensday. June 27th / 06 fine</td> <td>J.W. Cultivated rape ground I scuffled potatoes. mangels &amp; corn near barn &amp; went to Station to Meet. Mr J. Barrie of Clarke P.O. Ont. Mr. B came out and bgt. "E.P. Mail boy." for $10000 I bgt ground flax. $300</td> <td></td> <td>3.00</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Thursday 28th fine</td> <td>I went for meat in morning went to see. J. Henderson cattle his calves look fine. went to see fence builder &amp; then J.W. &amp; I scuffled mangels &amp; Carrots. &amp; hoed till four 30 P.M. when we went to ship E.P. Mail boy to J. Barrie. Newtonville Stn &amp; got him loaded all right. Mary &amp; Children went up to Tom's</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>Friday. 29th fine hot.</td> <td>J.W. Cultivated rape grd I hoed mangels.</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>Saturday 30th Dull</td> <td>Joe Fisher &amp; Wilbert Hoenell helped us to hoe mangels and 50c Each We almost finished them.</td> <td></td> <td>1.00</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Sunday July 1st / 06</td> <td>Mother &amp; I went to Church in Morning heard Mr Crews preach on Faithfulness in our work was all God required of us. Mary &amp; I went for a drive in Afternoon with Children col 50</td> <td></td> <td>.50</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Monday 2nd fine</td> <td>We finished hoeing mangels &amp; Carrots in morning. and Burned off twitch and J.W. plowed headlands &amp; started to raise drills I went to Mount Forest in Evening stayed all night at Mr Webster's. had quite a chat.</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>461</p> <table> <tbody> <tr> <td></td> <td>Tuesday 3rd fine</td> <td>I went out to Wills in morning took a walk around Farm and also over W.R.W's. W. Gardiner &amp; J Hewitts Mrs Hewitt looks very frail. Then we came to Station &amp; I came home. Expenses wer 1.65 &amp; .35</td> <td></td> <td>1.65 .35</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Wensday 4th fine heavy shower last night</td> <td>I hauled three loads of wheat to Goldies.</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Thursday 5th fine</td> <td>I hauled one load of wheat U.&amp; 5 bgs on a load of Oats Wheat to Goldies &amp; oats to J.S. mill. <p>I have taken out $169.19c worth of wheat at 60 c &amp; 82 c per bu In Afternoon I got 48 bu 3/4 of Barley at Thorp's bal to pd $500 before &amp; $19.35c</p> Pd Goldies AC $30. pd J.L.S. $2000 on two racks &amp; for Chopping. 95c Jim is to deliver Barley Chop &amp; two racks on Monday</td> <td>16919</td> <td>19.35 30.00 95c</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Friday 6th fine</td> <td>I went to town in morning for horse shod. 50c Hose for Sprayer. $100 whiffle tree for horse fork. 75c Alick Webster came today &amp; I hired him for 2 Months for $6000</td> <td></td> <td>.50 1.00 .75</td> </tr> <tr> <td>#</td> <td>Saturday 7th fair</td> <td>J.W. Cut hay in morning A.W. finished burdocks &amp; J.F. finished hoeing weeds out of potatoes. I trimmed sheep &amp; put P Green on Early potatoes finished sowing rape &amp; tedded hay We kiled up what was cut after tea sent McGregors &amp; Pattersons Transfers today</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>462 1906</p> <table> <tbody> <tr> <td>Sunday. July 8th Showery</td> <td>Mother &amp; I went to Church in morning. heard Rev Crews preach on a "wide Awake Church " col 50 In Afternoon, Tom &amp; Family came down, &amp; had tea with us</td> <td></td> <td>.50</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Monday 9th fine</td> <td>J.W. Cut hay in morning. A.W. Cleaned box stalls and bedded them. J.F. hoed some mangels I went to Hendersons &amp; brought home E.P. Mayflower 5th &amp; we killed &amp; buried her. we found her heart very large &amp; flabby, her liver very large, hard and rather blue colored on out side and hard &amp; dark in side. A great deal of bloody water around her bowels &amp; lungs, but did not notice any Tubercules, or any thing of that sort the fat under her skin was more like Jelly then fat. We scuffled &amp; hoed some turnips.</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>Tuesday 10th fair heavy Showers last night</td> <td>I went to see about fence between Simpson place &amp; Thurtell then went to town sold hide of heifer. $520. <p>got buggy fixed. 35c, paid Jessie $1000. bgt gro 10c.</p> men all hoed turnips finished the first sown patch got harness. $250</td> <td>520</td> <td>5.20 <p>.35 .10 10.00</p> 2.50</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Wensday 11th fine</td> <td>J.W. Cut hay in morning and we dug out barberry &amp; blasted a stump. Joe picked spudded burs in morning &amp; tedded &amp; raked in afternoon. I went to town in morning and sent $540 to Farmers Advocate. got Dynamite. 2 ch $145</td> <td></td> <td>5.40 1.45</td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>463</p> <table> <tbody> <tr> <td></td> <td>Thursday 12th Jy 1906 fine</td> <td>J.W. Cut hay in morning A.W. blasted stumps J &amp; I Chored &amp; opened out hay We hauled 4 loads &amp; kiled up what was cut.</td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>11</td> <td>Friday 13th fine</td> <td>We hauled 11 loads hay</td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>11</td> <td>Saturday 14th fine</td> <td>We hauled 11 loads hay pd Winfield for Oats. $19.15c</td> <td></td> <td>19.15</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Sunday 15th Dull</td> <td>Mother Jennie &amp; I went to Church heard Rev Dr Henderson preach Jennie &amp; I went to Class we took a walk in woods in evening.</td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Monday 16th Dull</td> <td>Men Choring &amp; hoeing turnips I went to mill got load of oat chop 20 bgs. 1.00 for chopping got Oat meal 100 NP at Thorps bgt Lard 75 &amp; Egg cups .05 groceries 77c got harness mended 60c new tugs $275</td> <td></td> <td>1.00 = .75 .15 .77 3.75 .60</td> <td>1.00</td> </tr> <tr> <td>3</td> <td>Tuesday 17th fair</td> <td>We moulded potatoes scuffled turnips put p green on potatoes &amp; hauled in what hay we had cut. 3 loads.</td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>x</td> <td>Wensday 18th fine</td> <td>We finished cutting no. 6 &amp; kiled what was cut in morning bred Miss Quality to Sorbys Young horse. J. Wetst Alex &amp; Joe hoed turnips most of the day. Recd check for $3500 from Jos Thompson Sardis B.C. for Ram. &amp; $1 from Wm Hall for Cow.</td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>464</p> <table> <tbody> <tr> <td>8</td> <td>Thursday. July 19th 1906</td> <td>We hauled Eight loads hay. J.W. went to St Jacobs for mares. We had Joe McGrogan helping us today, at $100</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td> <p></p> 8</td> <td>Friday 20th Showery</td> <td>I went to town in morning also arranged with J. Fisk to cut our grain at 55c per acre we supply Twine &amp; one horse went to got hardware at Penfolds 45c got Cap. 10c Men hauled hay till rain came on then chored sent $500 to Jos Thompson Sardis B.C. pd. Dr Savage $1200 pd Hamilton $1100 for Life Insurance for 3 mos.</td> <td></td> <td>.10 .45 <p>5.00</p> <p>12.00</p> 11.00</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Saturday 21st fair</td> <td>We finished hoeing turnips &amp; Cut around wheat field &amp; I went to town bgt shoes $300 hardware. 40c p. sent $1500 to see McFarlane. recd bgt brushes $175 Foot Elm .25 paid Joe McGrogan $200 last night had W. McLean hoeing Turnips at 7 1/2 c per row.</td> <td></td> <td>3.50 .40 10.00 .25 1.75 2.00</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Sunday 22nd hot &amp; showery</td> <td>Mother Jennie &amp; I went to Church in morning We Enjoyed a very practical sermon from Dr Henderson on Brethern Count it all Joy when ye fall into divers temptations. we all stayed at home the rest of the day</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Monday 23rd</td> <td>Started to-day for the West. Fisk cutting wheat.</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Tuesday 24th.</td> <td>Finished cutting wheat &amp; cut barley. Alex. Joe Mc- Johnnie chocking wheat.</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>465</p> <table> <tbody> <tr> <td>Wednesday July 25th. 1906</td> <td>Hauling hay Joe Mc here helping. Bailey at fence.</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>Thursday July 26th.</td> <td>Cutting &amp; hauling in hay. Joe Mc _ here</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>Friday July 27th.</td> <td>Hauling hay Joe Mc here again Joe Mc here</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>Saturday July 28th.</td> <td>Hauling &amp; cutting hay in forenoon &amp; working at turnips in afternoon. Joe Mc h.</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>Sunday July 29th.</td> <td>Raining all day. All at home.</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>Monday 30th.</td> <td>Working at hay and turnips.</td> <td></td> <td>Goldie's left 200 flour 1000 bran.</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Tuesday 31st.</td> <td>Hauling in hay - 6 loads. Joe Mc_ here.</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>Wednesday Aug. 1st.</td> <td>Johnnie cut alfalfa in morning. Alex &amp; Joe Fisher at turnips until 10 o'clock, then they started to haul in wheat.</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>Thursday Aug. 2nd</td> <td>Hauling fall-wheat all day and finished it.</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>Friday Aug. 3rd</td> <td>Hauling in barley &amp; shocking up oats Mr Hall here from 11-6 Joe Mc " 1/2 day.</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>Saturday Aug. 4th.</td> <td>Joe Mc_ here and worked till 4-15 P.M. All shocking oats. Fisk finished cutting. Paid Joe Mc_ $5 on work done.</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>Sunday Aug. 5th.</td> <td>Aunt Jane, Mary &amp; I to church. Mr Crews preached.</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>466</p> <table> <tbody> <tr> <td>Monday Aug. 6th 1906</td> <td>Men shocking oats and cutting part of the orchard. Mr. Lowe looking at cattle.</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Tuesday Aug. 7th.</td> <td>Men working in turnips and orchard oats.</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Wednesday Aug. 8th.</td> <td>Men working at turnips also at orchard oats.</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Thursday Aug. 9th.</td> <td>Hauled 4 loads of hay &amp; finished orchard. Tom &amp; Emma here in afternoon.</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Friday Aug. 10th.</td> <td>Men at turnips. Johnnie went to mill for chop.</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Sat. Aug. 11th.</td> <td>Working at turnips in forenoon and finished hauling hay in afternoon. Got Aunt Jane's and baby's pictures taken.</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Sunday Aug. 12th.</td> <td>Jennie Jean &amp; I went to church in morning. Heard Mr Crews.</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Monday Aug. 13th.</td> <td>Men hauling in oats in forenoon and Alex at Harvey's threshing in afternoon. Johnnie &amp; Joe cutting around peas. Gave J. Fisk check for $20.07 c for cutting grain.</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Tuesday Aug. 14th.</td> <td>Alex at Telfer's threshing all day. Johnnie at turnips Joe Fisher away in afternoon.</td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>467</p> <table> <tbody> <tr> <td>Wednesday Aug. 15th. 1906.</td> <td>Hauling oats all day from field next Ford's.</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Thursday Aug. 16th.</td> <td>Hauling oats all day.</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Friday Aug. 17th.</td> <td>Hauling oats all day.</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Sat. Aug. 18th.</td> <td>Hauling oats all day.</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Sunday Aug. 19th.</td> <td>At home all day. Very warm. Rain.</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Monday Aug. 20th.</td> <td>Working at turnips all day.</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Tuesday Aug. 21st.</td> <td>At turnips in forenoon &amp; at oats hauling in afternoon.</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Wednesday Aug. 22nd.</td> <td>6</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Thursday</td> <td>{Blank}</td> </tr> <tr> <td>{James Bowman resumes writing} Friday 24th fine</td> <td>I got home this morning and went to see about man in afternoon. {JoNeu?} {Men?} hauling oats 3 loads. I hired A.W. Coke for the shows at the rate of $20 per month.</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Saturday 25th fine</td> <td>We finished hauling oats today. Eight loads.</td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>468</p> <table> <tbody> <tr> <td>Sunday 26th 1906</td> <td>Mary Mother &amp; I went to Church in morning. Children &amp; I to S.S. and Mary &amp; I to Church in Evening heard Mr Crews both times</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Monday. 27th Showery</td> <td>J. Went to Barbers Thrashing in morning Alex plowed and. Joe &amp; I chored</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Tuesday 28th fine</td> <td>men pulled peas yesterday Afternoon, and hauled seven loads today I went to town borrowed Twenty bgs of oats from Mr Barber 2027 lbs oats</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Wednesday 29th. fine</td> <td>Preparing to go to Toronto show in forenoon. Took 15 head cattle away in afternoon. Men hauled a few loads pease after coming home.</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Thursday 30th.</td> <td>Men finished hauling peas &amp; started to haul manure for fall-wheat.</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Friday 31st.</td> <td>Hauling manure all day.</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Sat. Sept. 1st.</td> <td>Hauling manure.</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Sunday Sept. 2nd.</td> <td>Aunt Jane &amp; Jennie went to church.</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Monday Sept. 3rd.</td> <td>Hauling manure. Went down to Toronto show.</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Tuesday Sept. 4th.</td> <td>Men spreading manure &amp; plowing. Alex at Mr Harvey's threshing in afternoon.</td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>469</p> <table> <tbody> <tr> <td></td> <td>Wednesday Sept. 5th. 1906.</td> <td>Spreading Manure &amp; plowing on fall-wheat ground.</td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Thursday Sept. 6th. 1906.</td> <td>Paid Mr Young for fall-wheat. Alex at Flick's threshing all day. Johnnie plowing. Bot two ploughshares. Got Nell shod charged u bag flour u</td> <td></td> <td>12.60</td> <td>75c</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Friday Sept. 7th.</td> <td>Alex at Flick's in forenoon Both plowing in afternoon.</td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Sat. Sept. 8th.</td> <td>Men working on fall-wheat ground.</td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Sunday Sept. 9th.</td> <td>All at home all day. Very warm.</td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Monday Sept. 10th.</td> <td>Men working at plowing fall-wheat ground gave Johnnie $20 Bot ploughshare &amp; bag Oil-cake.</td> <td></td> <td></td> <td>40</td> </tr> <tr> <td>X</td> <td>Tuesday Sept. 11th.</td> <td>Sowing fall-wheat &amp; plowing. Calf born. E.P. Keepsake had Cow Calf by Lord Val 2</td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Wednesday Sept. 12th.</td> <td>Alex &amp; Johnnie at show with Mr. Henderson, all day.</td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Thursday Sept. 13th.</td> <td>Johnnie went to Mt Forest in forenoon Alex. cutting corn, &amp; helped Mr. H_ out with cattle.</td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Friday Sept. 14th.</td> <td>Alex. plowing all day.</td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Sat. Sept. 15th.</td> <td>Alex plowing in forenoon Went to station to help bring home the stock until after Sunday.</td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>470</p> <table> <tbody> <tr> <td></td> <td>Sunday Sept. 16th. 1906</td> <td>Jim, Jennie &amp; I went to church in the morning &amp; Jim, grandma &amp; Aunt Jane to cemetery in afternoon &amp; Jennie to S.S.</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Monday Sept.17th.</td> <td>Preparing in forenoon Paid Alex Webster $70 to take cattle to Halifax. Johnnie came home in forenoon. Took 15 head cattle to station in afternoon &amp; got started to Halifax.</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Thursday Sept. 18th.</td> <td>Johnnie plowing all day. Bot 2 points for the Sulky plow. Alex went to O.A.C.</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Wednesday Sept. 19th.</td> <td>Frost came at night. Johnnie plowing all day.</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Thursday Sept. 20th.</td> <td>Johnnie plowing &amp; Ernest getting in wood.</td> </tr> <tr> <td> <p></p> X</td> <td>Friday Sept. 21st.</td> <td>Johnnie plowing and Ernest at wood in forenoon and part of afternoon he spent at Barber's waiting for them to cut corn E.P. Pride 3rd had bull c by E.P. Raider</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Sat. Sept. 22nd.</td> <td>Johnnie plowing and Ernest getting in wood. in afternoon and at Barber's in forenoon.</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Sunday Sept. 23rd.</td> <td>Aunt Jane, Jennie &amp; I at church.</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Monday. Sept. 24th.</td> <td>Johnnie plowing &amp; Ernest harrowing. American heifer had Bull calf. by E.P. Ranger</td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>471</p> <table> <tbody> <tr> <td>Tuesday Sept. 25th. 1906.</td> <td>J. plowing &amp; Ernest harrowing.</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Wednesday Sept. 26th.</td> <td>J. plowing &amp; Ernest harrowing.</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Thursday Sept. 27th.</td> <td>Started at mangels.</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Friday Sept. 28th.</td> <td>Working at mangels {written to the right of this} Sack Oatmeal</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Saturday Sept. 29th.</td> <td>Raining all day. Men working inside.</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Sunday Sept. 30th.</td> <td>Bessie's birthday (4 yrs). Took her to church in morning.</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Monday Oct. 1st.</td> <td>Working at mangolds.</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Tuesday Oct. 2nd.</td> <td>Working at mangolds. Got 100 lbs. flour at Goldie's charged.</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Wednesday Oct. 3rd</td> <td>Working at mangolds.</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Thursday Oct. 4th.</td> <td>at mangolds.</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Friday Oct. 5th.</td> <td>Finished mangolds. Had 28 loads. Mr. Barber brought the last meat from ring.</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Sat. Oct. 6th.</td> <td>Raining all day. Men working around barn.</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Sunday Oct. 7th.</td> <td>Rain in forenoon Girls to S.S. in afternoon.</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Monday Oct. 8th.</td> <td>Started to pick potatoes.</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Tuesday Oct. 9th.</td> <td>Working around barn in forenoon &amp; at potatoes in afternoon.</td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>472</p> <table> <tbody> <tr> <td></td> <td>Wednesday Oct. 10th. 1906.</td> <td>Snow fell to-day. Men at potatoes. Saw Dr. about baby.</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Oct. 11th. Thursday,</td> <td>Men worked at wood in forenoon &amp; Johnnie plowed in afternoon &amp; Ernest at wood</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Friday Oct. 12th.</td> <td>Ernest went to town in forenoon and got $5 on his wages, to buy shoes. Johnnie &amp; he at potatoes in afternoon.</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Sat. Oct. 13th.</td> <td>Working at potatoes, Joe Fisher &amp; brother here for the day to be paid for.</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Sunday Oct. 14th.</td> <td>Jennie went to church in morning and brought some tablets for grandma.</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Monday Oct. 15th.</td> <td>Men at potatoes.</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>5 lbs</td> <td>Tuesday 16th fine &amp; warm</td> <td>Johnnie &amp; Ernest taking up turnips. We arrived home from Charlottetown today at 3 P.M. And got our truck all home about dark. paid R. Goodall. 3000 $29. wages &amp; 100 that He loaned me</td> <td>3000</td> <td>3000</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Wensday 17th fine</td> <td>Ernest &amp; J. finished the turnips that were toped &amp; Ernest chored around house in Afternoon J. Plowed. I went to town pd. Baleys bill. $1680. Chitticks $2025</td> <td></td> <td>16.80 20.25</td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>473</p> <p><br />Oct 1906</p> <table> <tbody> <tr> <td></td> <td>Wensday 17th continued</td> <td>pd. J. Fisher $1325 bgt plow points Ect $110 pd duty on hoof Shears 75c</td> <td></td> <td>13.25 1.10 .75</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Thursday 18th fine</td> <td>Ernest was off for holiday J.W. Plowed I chored and went to town Mr J Buchanan Kerwood came to select cattle Mother Came home from Tom's quite Sick today. We had Dr Savage come to see her She has Inflamation of one lung</td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Friday 19th fine</td> <td>Mr Buchanan &amp; I looked around Stock in evening then went to see Henderson's Cattle &amp; I Ear Tagged the lambs that were there, then we went up to Tom's after dinner and looked at Stock the Calves &amp; lambs look very well cows are rather thin. then we Shipped the Cattle. E.P. Kyma 14th E.P. Maynard, E.p. Rosebud 3rd He gave me his note due in 40 days for $42500</td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Saturday 20th fine</td> <td>J.W. plowed and Ernest Chored and picked apples I went to Town. bgt meat 3.00 Flour $225. Machine oil Candies 10c E &amp; Girls &amp; I pulled apples in Afternoon</td> <td></td> <td>3.00 .25 .18 .10</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>X</td> <td>Sunday 21st Dull fine</td> <td>Mary, Jennie &amp; I went to Church in morning Bessie went with us to S.S. Col. 150. 05 .05. 1. 1.</td> <td></td> <td>1.62</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td> <p></p> X</td> <td>Monday 22nd Dull</td> <td>J. &amp; E. Chored &amp; picked apples. J.W. Plowed in afternoon Ernest &amp; I picked apples. I went to mill in mornng. bgt feed 12.75 N.P. Pd for Chopping. 55c at Chitticks Belle of Delaval 2nd had Cow Calf by E.P. Raider</td> <td></td> <td>.55</td> <td>12.75</td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>474</p> <table> <tbody> <tr> <td></td> <td>Tuesday. Oct 23rd. / 06 fair</td> <td>We finished picking Apples this morning, and topped about half the turnips this afternoon. Major Hood brought a Govt inspector to see our Horses this morning. Mr Christie and Mr Jones of Mt Elgin</td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>20</td> <td>Wensday 24th fair wet evening</td> <td>We worked at turnips all day made pit bottom &amp; harrowed up turnips &amp; made roads in them in morning and. hauled 20 small loads in afternoon</td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>30</td> <td>Thursday 25th Dull wet eve</td> <td>We hauled thirty small lots of Turnips and Dr Came out to See Mother. Mary J. was taken Sick</td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>13</td> <td>Friday 26th fair</td> <td>We hauled 13 S loafs of Turnips and topped the balance &amp; cleaned out another pit bottom</td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>15</td> <td>Saturday 27th Dull &amp; wet</td> <td>We worked at Turnips in forenoon and started after dinner but had to quit. I went to town bgt bread ect. 55c Groceries $460. Shoes for Jennie &amp; Mary. 255 n.p. rubbers. $115 N.P. meat $200 n.p.</td> <td></td> <td>.55.</td> <td>2.55 1.15 2.00</td> </tr> <tr> <td>X <p></p> </td> <td>Sunday 28th Snow &amp; Eve.</td> <td>We finished Turnips today hauled them into pit. Jennie &amp; I went to Church in morning Jennie, Mary &amp; I to S.S. col 100. 5. 1. 1. E.P. Mayflower 3 had Cow Calf by E.P. Ranger</td> <td></td> <td>1.07</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>34</td> <td>Monday 29.</td> <td>We finished hauling turnips together today. Telephoned to Jno Mountain tonight for a ram</td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>475</p> <p>Oct 1906</p> <table> <tbody> <tr> <td> <p></p> X</td> <td>Tuesday 30th snowy.</td> <td>We shipped bull Calf to D. McFarlane Oak Lake Manitoba price $15000 Paid not Manitoba and. Suffolk ram to Jno Mountain and Suffolk ram to Jas D. McGregor Bow Island Alta Price $20 N.P. <p>E.P. Belle 3rd had Cow Calf by Lord Val 2nd. a very good calf.</p> I prepaid Freight on McGregors ram St. car tickets. 25c</td> <td></td> <td> <p></p> <p></p> 5.30 .25</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Wensday 31st fair</td> <td>Shipped ram Lamb Bowmans 105 to J.V. Robinson Kanona N.Y. recd $2000 for him <p>J.W. went to Whitelaws, for load of straw to cover pits bgt b wire at Penfolds. 67 lbs at 3 c per lb. sold a ram lamb to. Geo. N. Dean of Shelbyville Michigan to be delivered next Monday at $2500. Exchange 20c</p> Tom brought Ram &amp; wether lambs down yesterday they weighed 128, 117, 135, 107, 97, 128,</td> <td>$2000 $2500</td> <td>.20</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>X</td> <td>Thursday Nov 1st / 06</td> <td>Witch of Benton was in heat today. We covered pits most of the day hauled home a load of Cabbage.</td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>4 x makes a total of 92 lots of roots this year</td> <td>Friday 2nd fine</td> <td>We fenced pits in morning &amp; then took up carrots 4 lds I took out Salem's King III from the Ewes he has gone to seven of them.</td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Saturday 3rd fine</td> <td>J.w. Plowing. Ernest &amp; I unloaded carrots chored &amp; covered pit and put cattle on rape. I went to town pd Telephone bill. 100 candies .05 meat $5.60. stamps. 50c gro.</td> <td></td> <td>1.00 .05 5.60 .50</td> <td></td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>476</p> <table> <tbody> <tr> <td>Sunday. Nov. 4 / 06 fine</td> <td>Mary J. Bessie &amp; I went to Church in morning &amp; Jennie Mary E. &amp; baby went to S.S. Col. 50.05.03</td> <td></td> <td>.50 .05 .03</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>Monday 5th fine</td> <td>J.W. Plowing. I went to town mailed letters re inspection and proxys. also. Mailed inspection slips. 14c bgt stamps. 30. cards .15 bgt mixed grain for chop. 1050 old account. pd. J.S. for Chopping &amp; making rack. $745 bgt bran $425 n.p. Flour $4.50 n.p. at Goldies <p>While we were at Chores, Geo and Jno Henderson Came along and bgt looked around stock, &amp; I have arranged to let Geo have some of our ewes to raise lambs and we made up account and I owe him $6430</p> made out my Total account to Govt for Expenses &amp; wages to date $355.42</td> <td></td> <td>.25 .14 .45 10.50 12.75 7.45</td> <td>4.50 4.25</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Tuesday 6th fine</td> <td>J.W. Plowing Ernest Choring Mary &amp; I sent inspection notices out. &amp; also made out Expenses Account. for my trip in west to Govt I also wrote all members for their {proxys?} <p>went to town with two rams in afternoon one for F.M. Fixener. Harper Iowa. and one for Geo. N. Dean Shelbyville. Michigan. J. Bowman's 110. and {nt?} Salem's King III to Fixener. bgt stamps for inspection Notices Ect. 45c</p> Mr Jesse. Penfold of Elora was here to see Cattle. may buy a female</td> <td></td> <td>.45</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>Wensday 7th fine</td> <td>J.W. Plowing Ernest Choring I went to Tom's to see about Ear tags on sheep, &amp; about Calves</td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>477</p> <table> <tbody> <tr> <td>Wensday 7th contd</td> <td>Tom brought his Ewe lambs down in afternoon. they weighed 401 lbs Rams &amp; wethers weighed 712 = 1113 at 4 1/2 c = $5008 to be paid Dec 1st I bgt apples for Jas Smith at $125 per bag. 6 bgs $750 and two bags at 75c = 150. total $900 three barrels at 20 = 60</td> <td></td> <td>9.00 .60</td> <td>$5008</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Thursday 8th Dull</td> <td>J.W. went to Friendship's Thrashing. E.A. in Afternoon. Tom brought . bull &amp; heifer Calves down I am to pay him. $10500 for the pair. to be paid about 1st Dec and lambs also Farmers Advocate Man was around this Morning Afternoon I went to town got horse shod 25c harness mended. 10c Grain baskets. 55. putty. 10</td> <td></td> <td>.25 .10 .55 .10</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>Friday 9th Dull</td> <td>J.W. &amp; Ernest were at Friendship's thrashing in morning &amp; we thrashed in Afternoon started at about 3 P.M. and had 35 minutes of a stop with self feeder. had Flick, Fords, McDougalls, Barber Friendship. Telfer 2. Goy, Harvey</td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>Saturday 10th fair</td> <td>We thrashed today with same hands as Yesterday and Alex Johnston and Friendships had two here. Went to town tonight bgt meat $310. bread ect. 63c Groceries .50c got Mr Sharp &amp; Mosson Boy of Proxys.</td> <td></td> <td>3.10 .63 .50</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>Sunday 11th Dull</td> <td>Mr J. Jennie &amp; I went to Church in morning heard Rev. Wilson of St Andrews preach on "I bear in ny body the marks of the "Lord Jesus"" it was very practical. then Jennie Bessie, M.E. &amp; I went to S.S. Col. 50. 05. 03</td> <td></td> <td>.50 .08</td> <td></td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>478</p> <table> <tbody> <tr> <td></td> <td>Monsay. Nov. 12 / 06 fair snow Cont. night</td> <td>We finished thrashing about 3.30 p.m. today then cleaned up floor. had Mr Goy extra today. Makes about Exactly two days thrashing</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Tuesday. 13th cool frosty</td> <td>We Chored around barn and. Took grist to Mill 20 bgs, 10 bgs, Oats 10 mixed sent $700 to R.B. Ogilvie to record colts and $6.50 orders 13 pd. J. Webster. 3500 J. McGrogan $2.25c pd. for Fisher $100 for Thrashing got Clothes repared &amp; Cleaned $125 Telephoned to Broadfoot &amp; McKinnon $1.25</td> <td></td> <td>7.00 6.50 .13 35.00 2.25 .35 1.00 1.25 1.25</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Weednesday Nov. 14th.</td> <td>Started for Fergus &amp; north. J. plowing &amp; E. Choring.</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Thursday Nov. 15th.</td> <td>Johnnie at Ford's threshing all day &amp; Ernest choring.</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>142.40</td> <td>Friday Nov. 16th.</td> <td>Ernest &amp; Johnnie at Goy's threshing until about 3 P.M. Johnnie went for grist to mill in evening. bgs.</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Sat. Nov. 17th.</td> <td>Johnnie &amp; Ernest at McDougall's threshing in afternoon.</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Sunday Nov. 18th.</td> <td>{Blank}</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Monday Nov. 19th.</td> <td>Went to Inspect S. Young's cattle in afternoon.</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Tuesday Nov. 20th.</td> <td>Started for Western Ont.</td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>479</p> <table> <tbody> <tr> <td></td> <td>Wednesday D Nov. 21st. 1906</td> <td>{Blank}</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Thursday Nov. 22nd.</td> <td>{Blank}</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Friday Nov. 23rd</td> <td>{Blank}</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Saturday Nov. 24th.</td> <td>{Blank}</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Sunday Nov. 25th.</td> <td>{Blank}</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Monday Nov. 26th.</td> <td>Started for Eastern Ont. &amp; Quebec.</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Tuesday Nov. 27th.</td> <td>Johnnie at Telfer's threshing in afternoon &amp; Ernest all day.</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Wednesday Nov. 28th.</td> <td>Johnnie at Telfer's threshing in afternoon &amp; Ernest all day.</td> </tr> <tr> <td>X</td> <td>Thursday Nov. 29th.</td> <td>bred E.P. Pride to E.P. Master 2nd</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Friday Nov. 30th.</td> <td>Ernest at Harvey's threshing all day &amp; Johnnie at Barber's all day.</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Sat. N Dec. 1st.</td> <td>Johnnie &amp; Ernest at Johnson's threashing in forenoon. Paid Ernest 5</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Sunday Dec. 2nd.</td> <td>{Blank}</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Monday Dec. 3rd.</td> <td>{Blank}</td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>480</p> <table> <tbody> <tr> <td></td> <td>Monday 3rd.</td> <td>I went to town in afternoon.</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Tuesday 4th</td> <td>I took morning train for Chicago arrived there at ten o'clock. and went to Palmer House</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Wensday 5th fair</td> <td>Went to show. looked around all day watched the Angus Classe Yearling bulls were very good. Also cows. Two Year olds and Yearlings. this was all classes I saw I compared Our Two Year old compared well with what I saw. there also our Two year old bull and Cow. Went to Meeting in Evening, And it lasted all night. Kerrick. Bradpite &amp; Miller got in.</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td> <p></p> X</td> <td>Thursday 6th</td> <td>went to show. in morning and stayed there till noon. then had dinner And went to train. Expenses Supper Tuesday. 25. room .200 breakfast wed. 70. dinner 25. supper 60c. room 50c breakfast. dinner 25c admission ticket. 50c berth on Pulman Bred E.P. Kyma 4th to Lord Val. 2</td> <td></td> <td>2.75 .70 .85 1.50 .75 .50</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Friday 7th cold</td> <td>got home this morning at 9 A.M. did some work &amp; got things into shape for Fat stock show</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Saturday 8th</td> <td>{Blank}</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>481</p> <table> <tbody> <tr> <td> <p>X</p> <p></p> X</td> <td>Sunday 9th fair</td> <td>Went to Church in Morning, and S.S. in Afternoon. Col $100 <p>bred Century place Matilda to E.P. Ringleader 3rd</p> E.P. Belle 2nd to Lord Val.</td> <td></td> <td>1.00</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Monday 10th fair</td> <td>went to town in morning and. took Cattle to show in evening.</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Tuesday 11th fine</td> <td>attended the show our Society met. and discussed matters generally . and Elected old officers. There was a considerable talk of very little account. We won 1st on two Year old 2nd on cow &amp; 1st on Calf.</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Wensday 12th fair</td> <td>Attended show and brought out Mr. Galbraith of Shebourne Mr Oppertshauser of Hanover, Mr. Dick of Ashgrove, to see bulls &amp; other Stock Steer was slaughtered today.</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Thursday 13th fair</td> <td>I stayed at home sick today Jno Mountain &amp; W.B. Bowman were here. Also Hennie Mountain &amp; Mrs Gay of Hamilton. We had a pleasant visit from them</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Friday. 14th soft</td> <td>Will went home this mornng Ladies this Evening. We went for Stock in afternoon Our steer Carcase won 1st prize We won altogether. $10900</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>X</td> <td>Saturday 15th fair</td> <td>bred Witch of Benton to E.P. Ringleader 4th I went to town. recd prize money $9500 Check for beef. $9357 bgt skates $1.20 mop stick.14 candies 10c cufls &amp; studs. 75. Ink. 25. Pd. reynolds ac. 1416</td> <td>95.00 93.57</td> <td>1.20 .15 .10 .75 14.16</td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>482</p> <p><br />1906</p> <table> <tbody> <tr> <td></td> <td>Sunday Dec 16th fair</td> <td>I took Jennie and Mary to Church and then went to Telephone for Aunt Jane .20 Mother is quite sick had Doctor out this Morning.</td> <td></td> <td>.20</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Monday 17th fine</td> <td>In morning I worked around home and went in to get Mail. drew $2000 out of bank and pd. Chittick Account. $1355 bgt things for Xmas/ Bible 60. Slate .10 {bag? Case?} .25. dolls 20. books. 30 raisor 100 scissors 35. S Glass. 20 clock 1.50. Took Children to Anniversary in Evening. col 20c</td> <td></td> <td>13.55 .60 .10 .25 .50 .30 1.00 .35 .20 1.50 .20</td> </tr> <tr> <td> <p></p> <p></p> <p></p> X</td> <td>Tuesday 18th very fine</td> <td>Men Chored &amp; sorted apples I went up to Tom's to see Will. And he came back with me. And we went to the Lawyer to get Father's Will fixed. he pd me for barley. $613 <p>Men &amp; I sorted apples. And then I took them to the Church for the poor. 7 bgs then bgt crockery $130 Oranges 25. Figs. 15 I owe Tom a bal of {1.85?}</p> bred E.P. Mayflower 6th to E.P. Ringleader 3rd to</td> <td>613</td> <td>1.30 .40</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Wednesday 19th.</td> <td>Started for the North-west. Grandma took sick. Dr. here</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Thursday 20th.</td> <td>Dr. here. Aunt Jennie came.</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Friday 21st.</td> <td>Dr. Here.</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Sat. 22nd.</td> <td>Went to town for Xmas Things. Grandma very sick. Dr. here 3 times.</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>483</p> <table> <tbody> <tr> <td></td> <td>Sunday 23rd</td> <td>Dr. here. Very cold.</td> </tr> <tr> <td>$5</td> <td>Monfay 24th.</td> <td>Dr. here. Paid Ernest $5.</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Tuesday 25th.</td> <td>Dr. sent out medicine in evening. Aunt Maggie Dickenson came.</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Wednesday 26th.</td> <td>Dr. Robinson called. Jennie went for chop. Alex Webster called to-day.</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Thursday 27th.</td> <td>Work going on as usual.</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Friday 28th.</td> <td>Much as usual. Children's holidays start.</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Sat. 29th.</td> <td>Work as usual.</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Sunday 30th.</td> <td>Aunt Jane, Jennie &amp; Mary to church in morning.</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Monday 31st.</td> <td>Thaw commences. Went to town Got beef at Dollery's, 45 lbs. @ 7 c. 3.15 Bag flour at Goldie's. Groceries at Scroggie's 6.00</td> </tr> <tr> <td>X</td> <td>Tuesday 1st Jan. 1907.</td> <td>bred E.P. Pride to Ringleader 3rd Ernest started last night &amp; stopped away to-day, at Linwood.</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Wednesday. Jan. 2nd</td> <td>Work as usual.</td> </tr> <tr> <td>X</td> <td>Thursday Jan. 3rd</td> <td>bred Belle of Delaval to Ringleader 3rd. Work as usual.</td> </tr> <tr> <td>X</td> <td>Friday Jan. 4th.</td> <td>bred E.P. Keepsake 3rd to Lord Val 2nd. Work as usual.</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Saturday 5th.</td> <td>Men hauling manure.Very slippery roads.</td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </div> UG Transcription Progress Scripto transcription progress Done transcribed https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/3d7ef026bd859b95cdb3016df916be38.pdf 4d922be869d5911a6d63e563fb20d809 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. {As with the 1906 diary, the entries from December 23, 1906 to January 29, 1907 are in a different handwriting and style (use of Wednesday instead of James Bowman's habitual "Wensday" with notes perhaps provided at a later date by James Bowman on payments and breeding and shorter, less detailed, entries). This seems to coincide with a trip to Manitoba and parts west that James Bowman mentions starting January 29, 1907. The entries from January 29, 1907 to the end of this diary (April 25, 1907) are all done by James Bowman. with his Manitoba accounts up to February 8th.} 483 <table> <tr> <td></td> <td>Sunday 23<u>rd</u>.</td> <td>Dr. here. Very cold.</td> </tr> <tr> <td>$5</td> <td>Monday 24th.</td> <td>Dr. here. Paid Ernest $5.</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Tuesday 25th.</td> <td>Dr. sent out medicine in evening. Aunt Maggie Dickenson came.</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Wednesday 26th.</td> <td>Dr. Robinson called. Johnnie went for chop. Alex Webster called to-day.</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Thursday 27th.</td> <td>Work going on as usual.</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Friday 28th.</td> <td>Much as usual. Children's holidays start.</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Sat. 29th.</td> <td>Work as usual.</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Sunday 30th.</td> <td>Aunt Jane, Jennie & Mary to church in morning. </td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Monday 31st.</td> <td>Thaw commences. Went to town. Got beef at Dollery's, 45 lbs @ 7 c. 3.15 Bag flour at Goldie's, Groceries at Scroggie's 6.00</td> </tr> <tr> <td>x</td> <td>Tuesday 1st Jan. 1907.</td> <td>Ernest started last night & stopped away to-day, at Linwood. bred E.P. Pride to Ringleader 3rd</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Wednesday. Jan. 2<u>nd</u></td> <td>Work as usual.</td> </tr> <tr> <td>x</td> <td>Thursday Jan. 3<u>rd</u>..</td> <td>Work as usual. Bred Bella of Delaval to Ringleader. 3rd</td> </tr> <tr> <td>x</td> <td>Friday Jan. 4th.</td> <td>Work as usual. Bred E.P. Keepsake 3rd to Lord Val 2nd</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Saturday 5th.</td> <td>Men hauling manure. Very slippery roads.</td> </tr> <table> https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/5698075ec6c135306a75f08541e05735.pdf 4d6873533ff6c8dc025b7ebbe192e01b Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. 484 <table> <tr> <td></td> <td>Sunday <s>Dec.</s> Jan. 6th. 1907</td> <td>Aunt Jane, Mary, Bessie & I went to church in morning with Johnnie as driver and Aunt Jennie, Ernest, Johnnie & I at night for special service.</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Monday Jan. 7th. 19</td> <td>Aunt Jennie went up to Tom's in afternoon. Very rainy day.</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Tuesday Jan. 8th. </td> <td>Aunt Jennie came home again. Still wet.</td> </tr> <tr> <td>x x</td> <td>Wednesday Jan. 9th.</td> <td>Two calves born to-day. E.P. Rosebud had Cow Calf by Lord Val 2nd E.P. Belle 5th had Cow Calf by. Lord Val</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Thursday Jan. 10th</td> <td>Aunt Jennie went home in evening. Very stormy.</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Friday Jan. 11th.</td> <td>Men working as usual.</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Sat. Jan. 12th.</td> <td>Men working as usual.</td> </tr> <tr> <td>x</td> <td>Sunday Jan. 13th.</td> <td>Johnnie, Aunt Jane Jennie & Mary at church in morning & Johnnie, Jennie, Mary & I at night. E.P. Mayflower had Cow Calf by Lord Val 2nd</td> </tr> <tr> <td>calf born.</td> <td>Monday Jan. 14th.</td> <td>Young bull found in stable with broken leg. Barber killed it & we got front quarter 144 lbs.</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Tuesday Jan. 15th.</td> <td>Men working as usual.</td> </tr> <tr> <td>calf born</td> <td>Wednesday Jan. 16th.</td> <td><s>2 calves</s> to-day. J Went for load chop. Got coal-oil 72 c Oil-cake charged.</td> </tr> <table> https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/43afa91b78ce5e33f210f151b70d8698.pdf e41cc5b21c8ad743bee5e5fc01ed3ff7 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. 485 <table> <tr> <td>x</td> <td>Thursday Jan. 17th.</td> <td>Men working as usual. Belle 4th had bull calf by</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Friday Jan. 18th.</td> <td>Men working as usual.</td> </tr> <tr> <td>x</td> <td>Sat, Jan. 19th.</td> <td>Rainy day. Working as usual. bred E.P. Rosebud 2nd to Lord Val 2nd.</td> </tr> <tr> <td>x</td> <td>Sunday Jan. 20th.</td> <td>Very windy & stormy day. All at home. bred E.P. Kyma 4th to E.P. Ringleader 4th.</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Monday Jan. 21st.</td> <td>Men working as usual.</td> </tr> <tr> <td>x</td> <td>Tuesday Jan. 22<u>nd</u></td> <td>Men working as usual. bred E.P. Mayflower 3<u>rd</u> to E.P. Ringleader 3rd</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Wed. Jan. 23<u>rd</u>.</td> <td>Cold. Work as usual. Mary home from school with a cold.</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Thursday Jan. 24th</td> <td>Work as usual.</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Friday <s>Sept.</s> Jan. 25th.</td> <td>Working as usual.</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Sat. Jan. 26th.</td> <td>Grandma's 79th. birthday. Work as usual.</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Sunday Jan. 27th.</td> <td>All at home in morning. Johnnie & I went to Tom's in afternoon & men to church at night.</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Mon. Jan. 28th.</td> <td>Men choring at farm.</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Tuesday Jan. 29th.</td> <td>I Stayed around Hotel and walked around town of Killarney Manitoba.</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Wensday 30 very cold in Man.</td> <td>I took train about noon and got to Napinka at about 3 P.M. stayed there that night. had a chat with Mr Barnett.</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Thursday 31st</td> <td>Mr Barnett took me out to see some horses at Mr Whites</td> </tr> <table> https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/2d4b0cdc2ea13aaa21a0589cb82d3bc8.pdf a65d1af7f91dded52b6a4d791b1cc49d Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. 486 <table> <tr> <td></td> <td><s>Thursday</s> Friday Feb 1<u>st</u> / 07</td> <td>I got a train at Eleven this morning for Brandon where we arrived about 2 P.M. I spent the Afternoon mostly with Mr McGregor had tea there. We had quite a talk.</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Saturday. 2<u>nd</u> cold</td> <td>Mr Brackin & I went to Some Stables where there are Stallion Kept. Mr Millars near Langhour. Galbraith's near Beaubier & Hogate's nr. the Ex grounds. Mr Millars have rather a good 3 yr old. and Galbraiths have a few useful ones.</td> </tr> <tr> <td> x</td> <td>Sunday 3rd very cold 40 Deg. {F.?} below Zero</td> <td>Mr Brackin & I went to Church, to Presbyterian, heard Mr Dickie on proof that there is a God. he is rather a good speaker. In Afternoon I went to Methodist S.S. Mr Bedford Taught Bible Class & in Evening, I went to hear a Deaconess talk on their work. it was very good, particularly where she was <s>telli</s> Giving Illustrations of their bred E.P. Keepsake 4<u>th</u> Lord Val 2nd</td> </tr> <tr> <td> x</td> <td>Monday 4th cold</td> <td>We had Executive Meeting at about 9.30 A.M. & got through before one. P.M. had rather a satisfactory Meeting. And it was decided that we would not do any work second time for fear of farther trouble. This was in connection with Mr Turner's cattle. bred E.P. Belle 3<u>rd</u> to Lord Val</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Tuesday. 5th cold</td> <td>we left brandon about ten P.M. last night & got to Winnipeg about 1.A.M. came to Fort William tonight. got my Ticket and then, went to bed.</td> </tr> <table> https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/f72b45f2ff5d1497af43ed3c62b962f5.pdf 9ae9d156ff40046c2f5063a13d00de68 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. 487 <table> <tr> <td>Wensday 6<u>th</u> Feb. 07 cold</td> <td>I got up about day light had breakfast and then spent the day reading "David Copperfield" & Chatting with some of the Travellers.</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>Thursday 7<u>th</u> fine & mild</td> <td>I got breakfast at Gravenhurst and dinner at Walker house Toronto. got home at seven in evening. found all well.</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>Friday 8<u>th</u> fine</td> <td>Men Hauling Turnips from pit I went to town in morning I am trying to catch up with my writing work, bgt. groceries . 85 . porter 30c Went to J. Henderson's and Tom's in Afternoon</td> <td></td> <td>.85 .30</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Saturday 9<u>th</u> fair & mild</td> <td>Men hauled Turnips and did the Chores I wrote some letters and went to Town in morning. bgt gro 50<u>c</u> pd. Taxes $54.<u>60</u>. Pd. for Coat $22<u>15</u> <s>pd. f</s> sent $18<u>00</u> to Geo H. Greig Life members fee in Canadian Angus Association. <s>pd</s> sent $1<u>75</u> to American Angus Assn. to square up. went in to See Kenneth McLean about <s>Will</s> Fathers Will. paid for drugs. 50c</td> I owe tom. <td></td> <td>.50 22.15 54.60 18.00 1.75 .50</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Sunday 10<u>th</u> Stormy</td> <td>Mary J. Jennie Mary & I went to Church in morning & Children & I to S.S. Col. $5<u>00</u>. 10. 04</td> <td></td> <td>5.00 .10 .04</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Monday 11<u>th</u> cold & clear</td> <td>Men did chores and took 2027 lbs oats to Mr Barber's. that I had borrowed. I wrote some letters & went to town. Gro. 1.10c hardware ect. $1.95</td> <td></td> <td>1.10 1.95</td> </tr> <table> https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/6b2d335489556b8507a032e7bdff2d66.pdf bc890c728e3bc89cb27839bcadb64191 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. 488 <table> <tr> <td></td> <td>Tuesday 12<u>th</u> Feb. 1907 fine & cold</td> <td>We did chores and cleaned up seed barley. Also Trimmed some sheep. And men put in some wood. Went to town in Afternoon and had <s>the</s> Bessie and Marguerites picture Taken</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td> x</td> <td>Wensday 13<u>th</u> Softer</td> <td>Men did chores & put some wood in wood shed and hauled up ready to saw. E.P. Mayflower 3rd in heat</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Thursday 14<u>th</u> fair</td> <td>Men Chored and cleaned grain I hand picked some Barley to send to Mr Bainbridges Eshott. Hall. England.</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Friday 15<u>th</u> fair</td> <td>Men choring and hauling wood I finished picking the seed & shipped it. bgt. two bags. 40<u>c</u> <s>bgt 2</s> Express Mary & I went to. Social at the School in Evening</td> <td></td> <td>6.00 .40</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Sat 16<u>th</u> fine & soft</td> <td>Men Chored filled up grist and. cut wood. Mr Geo Henderson came to get the sheep in morning sent Six Ewes to J. Henderson. Six to Geo Henderson and they keep them. And I buy the lambs from them at market price and I supply ram, if any die they are only responsible for the price of common sheep.</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Sunday 17<u>th</u> fair</td> <td>Jennie Mary E & I went to Church in morning & S.S. in Afternoon. Col. 50.05.11.</td> <td></td> <td>.50 .05 .11</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Monday 18<u>th</u> fine</td> <td>I went to Mr Barts on my inspection tour. went to Shelburne in Evening.</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <table> https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/93dfdf73c4b3949ecc986d64d846eaf0.pdf d76415966ba13902cd9022cb8b8f1a4d Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. 489 <table> <tr> <td>Tuesday. Feb 19th / 07</td> <td>I went to see Mr Thompsons cow Mr Honeywood also Mr Braiden's of Shelburne & also Mr Foster's. Calf of Honeywood. then went to Shelbourne & took train to Collingwood and stayed there till next day at noon</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>Wensday 20<u>th</u> fine</td> <td>looked around the ship building Yard & got some practical ideas on shipbuilding then went to Mr Marsh's of Clarksburg and Mr Walters of Walters Falls, went to R. <s>Thursday</s> Battys for tea & Meaford for night <s>there</s></td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>Thursday 21st fine</td> <td>Started this morning for Manitoulin Island & got to North Bay tonight Pacific Hotel</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>Friday 22<u>nd</u> fine very cold</td> <td>Started for Manitoulin about noon got the Spanish about 4 P.M. & stayed for the night.</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>Sat 23<u>rd</u> fine</td> <td>Started on stage this Morning got to gore bay Man. I. at noon hired a livery & got to Mr Wagg's Mindemoya about 8 P.M.</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>Sunday 24<u>th</u> Stormy</td> <td>Went to Church in the afternoon & S.S. Col. 05 They have a Student as preacher</td> <td></td> <td>.05</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Monday 25<u>th</u> Cold & Clear</td> <td>Pd my bill $1<u>00</u> and started to Mr Hodsons and then inspected both Geo & Jno Hndersons Cattle found some of them in fair shape.</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <table> https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/0a34c00d5fb574663c6672cef257cb02.pdf 04add718825f307002a5bbdacbc154eb Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. 490 <table> <tr> <td> Contd. Monday Feb 25 / 07</td> <td>then drove to. Gore Bay it was rather a cold drive got to Gore Bay about 5 P.M. & stayed all night.</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>Tuesday 26<u>th</u> Cold</td> <td>drove to Spanish for Noon and took train for N Bay at 4 35 P.M.</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>Wensday 2<s>6</s> 7<u>th</u> fine</td> <td>We arrived in Toronto this morning at 7 A.M. & after breakfast. I took train for Guelph where I arrived about 10 A.M.</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>Thursday 28<u>th</u> fine</td> <td>Men Chored and hauled turnips I did some writing and went to town in the Afternoon. pd. Mr Kenzies ac. pd. Dr Reeds ac. $6<u>50</u> [d. Mr Millan's hardware ac. pd. for corner posts of lot in Cemetery, to Hamilton $12<u>00</u></td> <td></td> <td>5.35 6.50 .30 12.00</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Friday <s>28th</s> 1st fair E.W.</td> <td>We Chored and hauled turnips and. J & I went to the consolidated school meeting in the <s>Afternoon</s> Evening</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>Saturday 2<u>nd</u> blustry</td> <td>I went to town. pd. Oceomore 18.40 d. R. Shortreed for cow. 35<u>00</u> got Chain. Jack ect. at Penfolds hardware 10c. Candies 15c Express parcel. 50<u>c</u> cuffs ec. <u>06</u></td> <td></td> <td>18.40 35.00 .15 .10 .50 .06</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Sunday 3<u>rd</u> fine</td> <td>Jennie, Mary E. Aunt Jane Miss Gardiner & I went to Church in morning & Children & I went to S.S. col. 50.15. 2</td> <td></td> <td>.50 .15 .02</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Monday 4<u>th</u> fine</td> <td>Mr Tuck was out helping us to fix barn. got some stuff at Penfolds</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <table> https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/8af33abbac723ee5a1bf6878044fdd19.pdf aa5edaefa5fd77f8029b4cc7ed75e64f Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. 491 <table> <tr> <td>Monday, 4<u>th</u> / 07 fine</td> <td>I went to town in morning and got some hardware at penfolds & left Cutter to be fixed Mr Tuck came out about ten oclock & started to fix gerts & straighten up barn We worked at it all afternoon</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>Tuesday 5<u>th</u> blustery</td> <td>I went to town with Aunt Jane & Miss Gardiner. & then went again for some things to fix barn & went in Afternoon & got my tooth filled and 75 <u>c</u> hair cut. 30 <u>c</u>, got bag of G Flax</td> <td></td> <td>.30 .75 2.75</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Wensday 6<u>th</u> fine</td> <td>I took train for Ottawa <s>tonight and</s> this morning got to Brockville about 3 P.M. and stayed all night at the Strathcona Hotel. took a walk <s>Thurs</s> around town in Early Evening and think it is quite a nice place</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>Thursday 7<u>th</u> fine</td> <td>took train at 7.15 A.M. & got to Ottawa about 10.15 A.M. went to see Live Stock Commissioner & and we arranged for an interview tomorrow. <s>but</s> then I went to the Fat Stock Show <s>{and?}</s> heard rather an interesting talk on beef cattle went to Dalgelish's in the Evening.</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>Friday 8<u>th</u> fine</td> <td>went to see Live Stock Commissioner and had an interview with Mr R.S. Lake M.P. and then spent the Afternoon with the Registar and hope we have improved the situation</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <table> https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/7ed7a4b01dd4aedcb057f2dc11299aa9.pdf 50601609bf3654971e1b603757fc0daf Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. 492 <table> <tr> <td> should be Friday 8th X</td> <td>Saturday. Mch 9<u>th</u> fine</td> <td>I took train at Ottawa last night & Arrived in Toronto about 6.30 A.M. this Morning and then went to Uxbridge insected Mr Ackney's Cattle & then took train at 3.15 P.M. for Toronto where I arrived about six and took train again at 7 P.M. for Guelph, where I arrived about 9 P.M. bred E.P. Mayflower 3<u>rd</u> to E.P. Ringleader 3<u>rd</u></td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Sunday 10<u>th</u> fine</td> <td>Mary E. Bessie & I went to Church. Col. <u>50</u> also Aunt Jane In Afternoon we went up to Tom's. and stayed home in Evening</td> <td></td> <td>.50</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Monday 11<u>th</u> fine</td> <td><s>We</s> I went along to Hendersons in morning and weighed and took the numbers of four Ewes & helped them pare the bulls feet. When I got home Walter Hall was here to buy a bull I sold him E.P. Ringleader 4<u>th</u> for $200<u>00</u> will ship him tomorrow.</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Tuesday 12<u>th</u> Dull & Damp</td> <td>We trimmed Bulls feet and. Broke the unruly one to lead. C McDougall helped us then we shipped E.P. Ringleader 4<u>th</u> to Walter Hall. We also broke colts to lead. C. McDougall pd me for the tanning of his hide <s>for</s> by Bremner Tilsonburg. 4<u>50</u> I pd him. $1<u>50</u> for helping us with Bulls feet.</td> <td>4<u>50</u></td> <td>1.50</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Wensday 13<u>th</u> Soft</td> <td>Men Chored and cut wood & got grist, ready. I went to mill with 20 bgs oats. & bgt 1065 lbs corn chop at $21<u>50</u> per ton bgt Coal Oil. 72. Rice 25. Am.Sugar .10c</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <table> https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/fea91564d2ee242b974dc39e3237c002.pdf e3af4c1f689fd36d4294e7489bd6b882 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. 493 <table> <tr> <td>Thursday 14<u>th</u> fine.</td> <td>I sold a bull to Mr Brown for $125<u>00</u> to be paid a year from Mch 1st / 07. he gave me his note, then I went and got wagon fixed <u>25</u> and then went to mill. for a load of Chop. got two bgs flour 4.40, then pd. for chopping 1.00</td> <td></td> <td>.25 4.60 1.00</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Friday 15<u>th</u> fine</td> <td>Men Cutting wood After morning chores were done I went to O.A.C. to see about a cockerel. but did not get one then went to see Proff Day, about buying stock and met <s>Mr</s> Dr Warren. of Toronto And he came to our place and took a look around our Stock. </td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>Saturday 16<u>th</u> fine</td> <td>Men did chores and, cut wood. I took Bessie to Dalson's in Morning & then to Town. <s>from the</s> After dinner I took her up to Tom's. I pd. Scroggies a.c. $21.20c pd Monkhouse for thrashing $25<u>00</u>. bgt groceries. 50<u>c</u> Candies 20</td> <td></td> <td>$21.20 25.00 .20</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Sunday 17<u>th</u> fine</td> <td>Aunt Jane. Jennie & I went to Church in morning Childreb & I to S.S. and Bessie M. & Jonne Webster in Evening</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>Monday 18<u>th</u> fine</td> <td>Men. Cleaning stables & cutting wood. I fixed fences around pasture & took Bessie in to Station bgt Stamps Ect. 25c</td> <td></td> <td>.25</td> </tr> <table> https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/09085dac154f72976dafc57ff6760def.pdf db57f1812145f2a4421095a3e9fe0902 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. 494 <table> <tr> <td></td> <td>Tuesday 19<u>th</u> Mar / 07</td> <td>Men did Chores & hauled wood. I asked hands and went to town in morning. pd for Coal $8<u>15</u> sent $1<u>12</u> to Family Herald and Weekly Star. for ad pd for Groceries 50<u>c</u> rec<u>d</u> from Louis Flick $4<u>00</u> for Bull service 4<u>00</u> Atkinson Came to saw woo<u>d</u></td> <td>4<u>00</u></td> <td>8.15 1.12 .50</td> </tr> <tr> <td> J. Webster</td> <td>Wensday 20<u>th</u> fine</td> <td>We cut wood today and hauled brush out of the orchard & grounds around house. Had a man from Telfer Friendship and Flick. pd. Atkinson for Cutting wood. $6<u>00</u> paid J. Webster $10<u>00</u> Tom got a rooster and traded another for one he pays $1<u>00</u> for the one he bgt</td> <td></td> <td>6.00 10.00</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Thursday 21<u>st</u> fine</td> <td>We did Chores and split wood. Ernest went for a holiday.</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Friday 22<u>nd</u> fine & warm</td> <td>J.W. & I split wood & Ernest did chores & piled Mr Lowe called today</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Saturday 23<u>rd</u> fair storm in morning</td> <td>J.W. & I split wood Ernest Chored & piled.</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Sunday 24<u>th</u> fine</td> <td>Mary. J. Jennie & I went to Church in morning Childre & I to S.S..</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Monday 25<u>th</u></td> <td>J.W. & Ernest Cleaned Stables in Morning & I went for girl got Jessie Hammond for a month. J.W. & I split Wood in Afternoon.</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <table> https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/f4714881e299e68e54106674d317518f.pdf 607f2fc3f9dcdd59d22650fe3dbd6b37 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. 495 March. 1907 <table> <tr> <td></td> <td>Tuesday 26<u>th</u> Showery. Thunder</td> <td>Joh & I split wood & Ernest Chored. After dinner I took Mary. J. in to Hospital to have an Operation performed bgt Groceries $1<u>15</u> pd. Kenneth McLean for looking after Fathers Will and putting it through the legal course $37<u>75</u> pd J. Tovell for Harness $21<u>65</u></td> <td></td> <td>37.75 21.65</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Wensday 27th wet</td> <td>Men Split wood Chored and cleaned out cellar I went to town to see the Dr and find out how Mary was went again in afternoon She came through all right and the Doctor thinks the Operation will be quite successful. sent $30<u>00</u> to Hastings Bros Crosshill pd Goldies $38<u>75</u></td> <td></td> <td>30.00 38.75</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Thursday Mar 28<u>th</u></td> <td>J.W. & Ernest worked at Chores and wood I went for cow & calf and then brought out Mr Booth to photo sheep also took Mr Arkell to Hendersons to see Sheep sold 3 ewes one ewe lamb & one ram to Mr Garritson Onedia S Dakota got Health papers. pd Dr Reed for. Tuberclin Syringe. & Thermometer $4<u>50</u> Then went up to Hospital. Found Mary doing nicely</td> <td></td> <td> 4.50</td> </tr> <tr> <td>J.W. off today X</td> <td>Good Friday Mar 29 / 07 Showery</td> <td>J.W. went to Toronto. Ernest & I did Chores & made fine Crates for Sheep. Jennie & Mary E. went to see Ma She is doing Fine. daisy calved C calf </td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <table> https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/d5b53cc86bd9be9a161940640a700c76.pdf 3307ec5bed45faabb6ab72f26ae006f8 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. 496 <table> <tr> <td></td> <td>Saturday Mar 30<u>th</u> 07</td> <td>I went to Hendersons in morning for three ewes and then went to town bgt groceries $1<u>75</u> hardware 53. got some Photos of <s>and</s> sheep and. Drugs 25<u>c</u> Flower .25 Aunt Jane. Baby Bessie & I went up to Hospital to see Ma. She is doing well</td> <td></td> <td>1.75 53 .25 .25</td> </tr> <tr> <td> X</td> <td>Sunday Mar 31<u>st</u> / 07</td> <td>Jennie Mary E. & Bessie & I went to Church in morning. And we went to see Ma in Hospital in Afternoon. Bred Mayflower 3<u>rd</u> to E.P. Ringleader 3rd</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Monday Apr 1<u>st</u></td> <td>We Chored fixed Crate and trained bull and trimmed sheep and shipped five to A.S. Garritson Oneda So. Dakota. Blunt Stn. 734. 1048. 958, 1049, 843,</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Tuesday 2<u>nd</u> fair</td> <td>We Chored & A. & C. McDougall Came to help us train E.P. Ringleader 3rd to lead we split wood in afternoon</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td> x</td> <td>Wensday 3<u>rd</u> fair</td> <td>We did chores and trained bull to lead in morning. bred Pride of Powtrie 11<u>th</u> to E.P. Ringleader 3rd C & A. McDougall helped us We split</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Thursday 4<u>th</u> fair & Dull</td> <td>We Chored bull and then took grist to Mill 20 bgs oats got harness mended. 35c J.W. started to plow in the afternoon</td> <td></td> <td>.35</td> </tr> <tr> <td> x</td> <td>Friday 5<u>th</u> Cool & Clear</td> <td>We Chored & trained bull in morning and then J.W. plowed sod and I did noon & night Chores and showed stock to Mr Richards of P.E.I. bred Belle 5<u>th</u> to E.P. Ringleader 3rd</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <table> https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/d1b6402dbb050e9d005757b3d6776775.pdf 9e192140c688af3a03c7a11d030368b1 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. 497 <table> <tr> <td> x</td> <td>Saturday Apr 6 / 07 fair cold E.W</td> <td>J.W. Chored trained bull got him to lead very well this morning. then I went to Mill for grist got 520 lbs corn n.p. then J.W. split wood till noon & Manuel piled then W. Plowed in Afternoon. I went to Hospital with Aunt Jane. Bessie & Baby to see Ma. She is doing real well bgt Hardware 1<u>20</u> <s>groceries</s> Ext. 50<u>c</u> Slippers for Mary 75<u>c</u> Pd Wm McCrae $1<u>00</u> for Sunday School work in the west. wine bred E.P. Mayflower to E.P. Ringleader 3rd</td> <td></td> <td>1.20 .50 .75 1.00 .25</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Sunday 7<u>th</u> Dull.</td> <td>Jennie, Mary & Bessie & I went to Church in morning And. Jennie, Mary & I went to Hospital to see Ma. She is doing well & is quite cheerful</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td> x</td> <td>Monday 8<u>th</u> Dull</td> <td>We Chored & trained bull in morning and J.W. started to plow and Manuel & I cleaned box stables and split & Piled some wood. bred. E.P. Rosebud to Lord Val 2nd</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Tuesday 9<u>th</u> fair</td> <td>J.W. Plowing & Manuel & I worked at Chores & wood I went to Hospital in Evening Mary is doing well.</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Wensday 10<u>th</u> fair</td> <td>J.W. Plowing Manuel & I worked at wood I went to Hospital in Eve Mary is still doing nicely</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <table> https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/38497aea57363e7de56f91dc66e467a6.pdf 75100cf7b10f02754309dee39548ac2d Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. 498 <table> <tr> <td>Thursday 11 <s>Mar</s> Apr / 07</td> <td>J.W. Finished Plowing Manuel took a holiday. I Chored weighed Queen 1810 & calf 827 pd Coal Account at Hughes Went to Hospital in Eve. bgt Oranges 20<u>c</u></td> <td></td> <td> 2.75</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Friday 12<u>th</u> snow</td> <td>We did Chores and Finished Splitting Wood & hauled in bal of Turnips. Mr Broadfoot came to see our Calves & thinks of buying a bull and two Females. Then I saw Mr Lowe and went up to Hospital.</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>Saturday 13<u>th</u> fair & cool</td> <td>We Chored and J.W. Plowed Manuel Piled wood and cleaned up root cellar & Mr Lowe came to look at Cattle in the Morning & Stayed until afternoon. he offered him E.P. Mayflower 3rd & Matilda Bull <u>C</u> for $1000<u>00</u>. I went to Mill with a Grist and then up to Hospital Marys Operation has not been quite successful. and will have to be undergone again gro. Ect. 50 <u>C</u> Books. Ect. 20<u>c</u> bgt 1900 Corn Chop 21 {per ton?} and 325 @ 1 c lb whole corn cor</td> <td></td> <td>.50 .20</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Sunday 14<u>th</u> cold & windy</td> <td>All the Children Aunt Jane & I went up to the Hospital we stayed most of the day with Mary. She is rather dull as Dr says She will require to have another Operation</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>Monday 15<u>th</u> fine</td> <td>J.W. & M.A. Chored and hauled manure to corn patch and some to mangels.</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <table> https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/7b715497ad54b3f86e0b2ec562c65eeb.pdf c23dbe412668c51849ab5094aaba1c58 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. 499 <table> <tr> <td> x</td> <td>Monday 15<u>th</u> Apr 1907</td> <td>I went to mill got grist and Pd $1<u>00</u> for Chopping and loaned Jo. L. Simpson $150<u>00</u> for 40 days. Paid J.R.B. account for feeding Calves $171<u>00</u> p<u>d</u> for Guardian. $1<u>50</u> bred Rose Grade cow to E.P. Master 2<u>nd</u></td> <td></td> <td>1.00 150<u>00</u> 171<u>00</u> 1.50</td> </tr> <tr> <td>M off. 1/2 day X</td> <td>Tuesday 16<u>th</u> Changeable snow & rain</td> <td>J.W. Plowing in morning and Manuel & I Cleaned bx stalls J.W. cleaned sheep pen in afternoon. Manuel had half holiday I went to town got horse shod 50c got harness mended. 45c sweat pads. $1<u>30</u> went up to Hospital. Mary is getting along well E.P. Keepsake. 3<u>rd</u> in heat</td> <td></td> <td>.50 .45 1.30</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Wensday 17<u>th</u> Cool.</td> <td>hauling manure in the morning. and. plowing in afternoon.</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Thursday 18<u>th</u> fine</td> <td>I went up to Elora to see Mr Lowes Stock also went to see a bull up at Tuttins Hunters old place Fare 55c, horse hire $1<u>50</u></td> <td></td> <td>1.50 .55</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Friday 19<u>th</u> fair</td> <td>J. Finished plowing and hauled some manure I Chored. Paid Manuel his wages. $5<u>00</u> & went up to Hospital. paid. Chittick on Account $30<u>00</u>. Paid Pd. Penfolds 5 cts that I borrowed</td> <td></td> <td>30.00 5.00</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Saturday 20<u>th</u> fine</td> <td>I Chored and J.W. Hauled manure and harrowed Mr Broadfoot Came to see Stock but did not buy.</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <table> https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/4019239c6570a56cc16884358194d788.pdf a6695b238650daeab3140ea57419db4d Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. 500 <table> <tr> <td></td> <td>Sunday Apr 21/07</td> <td>Aunt Jane. Mary E & I went to Church in morning And. I went to Hospital in Evening. J.W. & I went to Hendersons in Afternoon to see a sick sheep. Col. $1<u>00</u></td> <td></td> <td>1.00</td> </tr> <tr> <td> Harold Baltin</td> <td>Monday 22nd fine</td> <td>J.W. Harrowing and Discing I Sowed some in afternoon I went to <s>Sta</s> Town. to see about Council papers sent. $2<u>50</u> to American Council at Galt, stamps 50c Harold came at noon today & if he suits I am to pay him $20<u>00</u> per month till after Fat Stock Show.</td> <td></td> <td>2.50 .50</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Tuesday. 23<u>rd</u> fair</td> <td>We Finished sowing oats in. no. 4. 7 1/2 acres. & Harold. Cultivated where we had roots & Rape last year. I went to Hospital and to P.O. got 500 bran & 200 flour. from Goldies N.P.</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td> X</td> <td>Wensday. 24<u>th</u> fine</td> <td>J.W. Finished harrowing no 4. & started at last year Root field H.B. finished Cultivating & started harrowing. I went to Galt to see about Council papers and then bgt halter $1<u>25</u>. Railway fare. 95<u>c</u> dinner. 15. E.P. Mayflower 3<u>rd</u> in heat</td> <td></td> <td>1.25 .15 .95</td> </tr> <tr> <td> X</td> <td>Thursday 25<u>th</u>. Dull</td> <td>J.W. Sowing barley & oats. H.B. Discing in Morning & he & I shipped bull to A.P. Westervelt Toronto Junction in Afternoon E.P. Master 2<u>nd</u> to Chas Lawley Melita & three hens & a rooster to J Bathy Man Oil Cake.</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <table> 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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For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource James Bowman Diary, 1907 Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource James Bowman 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 1898-1907 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 & 20th Century, Wellington County, Guelph, Ontario Date Created Date of creation of the resource. January 1, 1907 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>{As with the 1906 diary, the entries from December 23, 1906 to January 29, 1907 are in a different handwriting and style (use of Wednesday instead of James Bowman's habitual "Wensday" with notes perhaps provided at a later date by James Bowman on payments and breeding and shorter, less detailed, entries). This seems to coincide with a trip to Manitoba and parts west that James Bowman mentions starting January 29, 1907. The entries from January 29, 1907 to the end of this diary (April 25, 1907) are all done by James Bowman. with his Manitoba accounts up to February 8th.}</p> <p>483</p> <table> <tbody> <tr> <td></td> <td>Sunday 23rd.</td> <td>Dr. here. Very cold.</td> </tr> <tr> <td>$5</td> <td>Monday 24th.</td> <td>Dr. here. Paid Ernest $5.</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Tuesday 25th.</td> <td>Dr. sent out medicine in evening. Aunt Maggie Dickenson came.</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Wednesday 26th.</td> <td>Dr. Robinson called. Johnnie went for chop. Alex Webster called to-day.</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Thursday 27th.</td> <td>Work going on as usual.</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Friday 28th.</td> <td>Much as usual. Children's holidays start.</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Sat. 29th.</td> <td>Work as usual.</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Sunday 30th.</td> <td>Aunt Jane, Jennie &amp; Mary to church in morning.</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Monday 31st.</td> <td>Thaw commences. Went to town. Got beef at Dollery's, 45 lbs @ 7 c. 3.15 Bag flour at Goldie's, Groceries at Scroggie's 6.00</td> </tr> <tr> <td>x</td> <td>Tuesday 1st Jan. 1907.</td> <td>Ernest started last night &amp; stopped away to-day, at Linwood. bred E.P. Pride to Ringleader 3rd</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Wednesday. Jan. 2nd</td> <td>Work as usual.</td> </tr> <tr> <td>x</td> <td>Thursday Jan. 3rd..</td> <td>Work as usual. Bred Bella of Delaval to Ringleader. 3rd</td> </tr> <tr> <td>x</td> <td>Friday Jan. 4th.</td> <td>Work as usual. Bred E.P. Keepsake 3rd to Lord Val 2nd</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Saturday 5th.</td> <td>Men hauling manure. Very slippery roads.</td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>484</p> <table> <tbody> <tr> <td></td> <td>Sunday Dec. Jan. 6th. 1907</td> <td>Aunt Jane, Mary, Bessie &amp; I went to church in morning with Johnnie as driver and Aunt Jennie, Ernest, Johnnie &amp; I at night for special service.</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Monday Jan. 7th. 19</td> <td>Aunt Jennie went up to Tom's in afternoon. Very rainy day.</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Tuesday Jan. 8th.</td> <td>Aunt Jennie came home again. Still wet.</td> </tr> <tr> <td>x x</td> <td>Wednesday Jan. 9th.</td> <td>Two calves born to-day. E.P. Rosebud had Cow Calf by Lord Val 2nd E.P. Belle 5th had Cow Calf by. Lord Val</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Thursday Jan. 10th</td> <td>Aunt Jennie went home in evening. Very stormy.</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Friday Jan. 11th.</td> <td>Men working as usual.</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Sat. Jan. 12th.</td> <td>Men working as usual.</td> </tr> <tr> <td>x</td> <td>Sunday Jan. 13th.</td> <td>Johnnie, Aunt Jane Jennie &amp; Mary at church in morning &amp; Johnnie, Jennie, Mary &amp; I at night. E.P. Mayflower had Cow Calf by Lord Val 2nd</td> </tr> <tr> <td>calf born.</td> <td>Monday Jan. 14th.</td> <td>Young bull found in stable with broken leg. Barber killed it &amp; we got front quarter 144 lbs.</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Tuesday Jan. 15th.</td> <td>Men working as usual.</td> </tr> <tr> <td>calf born</td> <td>Wednesday Jan. 16th.</td> <td>2 calves to-day. J Went for load chop. Got coal-oil 72 c Oil-cake charged.</td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>485</p> <table> <tbody> <tr> <td>x</td> <td>Thursday Jan. 17th.</td> <td>Men working as usual. Belle 4th had bull calf by</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Friday Jan. 18th.</td> <td>Men working as usual.</td> </tr> <tr> <td>x</td> <td>Sat, Jan. 19th.</td> <td>Rainy day. Working as usual. bred E.P. Rosebud 2nd to Lord Val 2nd.</td> </tr> <tr> <td>x</td> <td>Sunday Jan. 20th.</td> <td>Very windy &amp; stormy day. All at home. bred E.P. Kyma 4th to E.P. Ringleader 4th.</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Monday Jan. 21st.</td> <td>Men working as usual.</td> </tr> <tr> <td>x</td> <td>Tuesday Jan. 22nd</td> <td>Men working as usual. bred E.P. Mayflower 3rd to E.P. Ringleader 3rd</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Wed. Jan. 23rd.</td> <td>Cold. Work as usual. Mary home from school with a cold.</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Thursday Jan. 24th</td> <td>Work as usual.</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Friday Sept. Jan. 25th.</td> <td>Working as usual.</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Sat. Jan. 26th.</td> <td>Grandma's 79th. birthday. Work as usual.</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Sunday Jan. 27th.</td> <td>All at home in morning. Johnnie &amp; I went to Tom's in afternoon &amp; men to church at night.</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Mon. Jan. 28th.</td> <td>Men choring at farm.</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Tuesday Jan. 29th.</td> <td>I Stayed around Hotel and walked around town of Killarney Manitoba.</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Wensday 30 very cold in Man.</td> <td>I took train about noon and got to Napinka at about 3 P.M. stayed there that night. had a chat with Mr Barnett.</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Thursday 31st</td> <td>Mr Barnett took me out to see some horses at Mr Whites</td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>486</p> <table> <tbody> <tr> <td></td> <td>Thursday Friday Feb 1st / 07</td> <td>I got a train at Eleven this morning for Brandon where we arrived about 2 P.M. I spent the Afternoon mostly with Mr McGregor had tea there. We had quite a talk.</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Saturday. 2nd cold</td> <td>Mr Brackin &amp; I went to Some Stables where there are Stallion Kept. Mr Millars near Langhour. Galbraith's near Beaubier &amp; Hogate's nr. the Ex grounds. Mr Millars have rather a good 3 yr old. and Galbraiths have a few useful ones.</td> </tr> <tr> <td> <p></p> <p></p> <p></p> x</td> <td>Sunday 3rd very cold 40 Deg. {F.?} below Zero</td> <td>Mr Brackin &amp; I went to Church, to Presbyterian, heard Mr Dickie on proof that there is a God. he is rather a good speaker. In Afternoon I went to Methodist S.S. Mr Bedford Taught Bible Class &amp; in Evening, I went to hear a Deaconess talk on their work. it was very good, particularly where she was telli Giving Illustrations of their <p></p> bred E.P. Keepsake 4th Lord Val 2nd</td> </tr> <tr> <td> <p></p> <p></p> <p></p> x</td> <td>Monday 4th cold</td> <td>We had Executive Meeting at about 9.30 A.M. &amp; got through before one. P.M. had rather a satisfactory Meeting. And it was decided that we would not do any work second time for fear of farther trouble. This was in connection with Mr Turner's cattle. <p></p> bred E.P. Belle 3rd to Lord Val</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Tuesday. 5th cold</td> <td>we left brandon about ten P.M. last night &amp; got to Winnipeg about 1.A.M. came to Fort William tonight. got my Ticket and then, went to bed.</td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>487</p> I owe tom. <table> <tbody> <tr> <td>Wensday 6th Feb. 07 cold</td> <td>I got up about day light had breakfast and then spent the day reading "David Copperfield" &amp; Chatting with some of the Travellers.</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>Thursday 7th fine &amp; mild</td> <td>I got breakfast at Gravenhurst and dinner at Walker house Toronto. got home at seven in evening. found all well.</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>Friday 8th fine</td> <td>Men Hauling Turnips from pit I went to town in morning I am trying to catch up with my writing work, bgt. groceries . 85 . porter 30c Went to J. Henderson's and Tom's in Afternoon</td> <td></td> <td>.85 .30</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Saturday 9th fair &amp; mild</td> <td>Men hauled Turnips and did the Chores I wrote some letters and went to Town in morning. bgt gro 50c pd. Taxes $54.60. Pd. for Coat $2215 pd. f sent $1800 to Geo H. Greig Life members fee in Canadian Angus Association. pd sent $175 to American Angus Assn. to square up. went in to See Kenneth McLean about Will Fathers Will. paid for drugs. 50c</td> <td></td> <td>.50 22.15 54.60 18.00 <p></p> <p>1.75</p> <p></p> .50</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Sunday 10th Stormy</td> <td>Mary J. Jennie Mary &amp; I went to Church in morning &amp; Children &amp; I to S.S. Col. $500. 10. 04</td> <td></td> <td>5.00 .10 .04</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Monday 11th cold &amp; clear</td> <td>Men did chores and took 2027 lbs oats to Mr Barber's. that I had borrowed. I wrote some letters &amp; went to town. Gro. 1.10c hardware ect. $1.95</td> <td></td> <td>1.10 1.95</td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>488</p> <table> <tbody> <tr> <td></td> <td>Tuesday 12th Feb. 1907 fine &amp; cold</td> <td>We did chores and cleaned up seed barley. Also Trimmed some sheep. And men put in some wood. Went to town in Afternoon and had the Bessie and Marguerites picture Taken</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td> <p></p> x</td> <td>Wensday 13th Softer</td> <td>Men did chores &amp; put some wood in wood shed and hauled up ready to saw. E.P. Mayflower 3rd in heat</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Thursday 14th fair</td> <td>Men Chored and cleaned grain I hand picked some Barley to send to Mr Bainbridges Eshott. Hall. England.</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Friday 15th fair</td> <td>Men choring and hauling wood I finished picking the seed &amp; shipped it. bgt. two bags. 40c bgt 2 Express Mary &amp; I went to. Social at the School in Evening</td> <td></td> <td>6.00 .40</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Sat 16th fine &amp; soft</td> <td>Men Chored filled up grist and. cut wood. Mr Geo Henderson came to get the sheep in morning sent Six Ewes to J. Henderson. Six to Geo Henderson and they keep them. And I buy the lambs from them at market price and I supply ram, if any die they are only responsible for the price of common sheep.</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Sunday 17th fair</td> <td>Jennie Mary E &amp; I went to Church in morning &amp; S.S. in Afternoon. Col. 50.05.11.</td> <td></td> <td>.50 .05 .11</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Monday 18th fine</td> <td>I went to Mr Barts on my inspection tour. went to Shelburne in Evening.</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>489</p> <table> <tbody> <tr> <td>Tuesday. Feb 19th / 07</td> <td>I went to see Mr Thompsons cow Mr Honeywood also Mr Braiden's of Shelburne &amp; also Mr Foster's. Calf of Honeywood. then went to Shelbourne &amp; took train to Collingwood and stayed there till next day at noon</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>Wensday 20th fine</td> <td>looked around the ship building Yard &amp; got some practical ideas on shipbuilding then went to Mr Marsh's of Clarksburg and Mr Walters of Walters Falls, went to R. Thursday Battys for tea &amp; Meaford for night there</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>Thursday 21st fine</td> <td>Started this morning for Manitoulin Island &amp; got to North Bay tonight Pacific Hotel</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>Friday 22nd fine very cold</td> <td>Started for Manitoulin about noon got the Spanish about 4 P.M. &amp; stayed for the night.</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>Sat 23rd fine</td> <td>Started on stage this Morning got to gore bay Man. I. at noon hired a livery &amp; got to Mr Wagg's Mindemoya about 8 P.M.</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>Sunday 24th Stormy</td> <td>Went to Church in the afternoon &amp; S.S. Col. 05 They have a Student as preacher</td> <td></td> <td>.05</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Monday 25th Cold &amp; Clear</td> <td>Pd my bill $100 and started to Mr Hodsons and then inspected both Geo &amp; Jno Hndersons Cattle found some of them in fair shape.</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>490</p> <table> <tbody> <tr> <td>Contd. Monday Feb 25 / 07</td> <td>then drove to. Gore Bay it was rather a cold drive got to Gore Bay about 5 P.M. &amp; stayed all night.</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>Tuesday 26th Cold</td> <td>drove to Spanish for Noon and took train for N Bay at 4 35 P.M.</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>Wensday 26 7th fine</td> <td>We arrived in Toronto this morning at 7 A.M. &amp; after breakfast. I took train for Guelph where I arrived about 10 A.M.</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>Thursday 28th fine</td> <td>Men Chored and hauled turnips I did some writing and went to town in the Afternoon. pd. Mr Kenzies ac. pd. Dr Reeds ac. $650 [d. Mr Millan's hardware ac. pd. for corner posts of lot in Cemetery, to Hamilton $1200</td> <td></td> <td>5.35 6.50 .30 12.00</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Friday 28th 1st fair E.W.</td> <td>We Chored and hauled turnips and. J &amp; I went to the consolidated school meeting in the Afternoon Evening</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>Saturday 2nd blustry</td> <td>I went to town. pd. Oceomore 18.40 d. R. Shortreed for cow. 3500 got Chain. Jack ect. at Penfolds hardware 10c. Candies 15c Express parcel. 50c cuffs ec. 06</td> <td></td> <td>18.40 35.00 <p></p> .15 .10 .50 .06</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Sunday 3rd fine</td> <td>Jennie, Mary E. Aunt Jane Miss Gardiner &amp; I went to Church in morning &amp; Children &amp; I went to S.S. col. 50.15. 2</td> <td></td> <td>.50 .15 .02</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Monday 4th fine</td> <td>Mr Tuck was out helping us to fix barn. got some stuff at Penfolds</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>491</p> <table> <tbody> <tr> <td>Monday, 4th / 07 fine</td> <td>I went to town in morning and got some hardware at penfolds &amp; left Cutter to be fixed Mr Tuck came out about ten oclock &amp; started to fix gerts &amp; straighten up barn We worked at it all afternoon</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>Tuesday 5th blustery</td> <td>I went to town with Aunt Jane &amp; Miss Gardiner. &amp; then went again for some things to fix barn &amp; went in Afternoon &amp; got my tooth filled and 75 c hair cut. 30 c, got bag of G Flax</td> <td></td> <td>.30 .75 2.75</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Wensday 6th fine</td> <td>I took train for Ottawa tonight and this morning got to Brockville about 3 P.M. and stayed all night at the Strathcona Hotel. took a walk Thurs around town in Early Evening and think it is quite a nice place</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>Thursday 7th fine</td> <td>took train at 7.15 A.M. &amp; got to Ottawa about 10.15 A.M. went to see Live Stock Commissioner &amp; and we arranged for an interview tomorrow. but then I went to the Fat Stock Show {and?} heard rather an interesting talk on beef cattle went to Dalgelish's in the Evening.</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>Friday 8th fine</td> <td>went to see Live Stock Commissioner and had an interview with Mr R.S. Lake M.P. and then spent the Afternoon with the Registar and hope we have improved the situation</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>492</p> <table> <tbody> <tr> <td> <p></p> should be Friday 8th X</td> <td>Saturday. Mch 9th fine</td> <td>I took train at Ottawa last night &amp; Arrived in Toronto about 6.30 A.M. this Morning and then went to Uxbridge insected Mr Ackney's Cattle &amp; then took train at 3.15 P.M. for Toronto where I arrived about six and took train again at 7 P.M. for Guelph, where I arrived about 9 P.M. bred E.P. Mayflower 3rd to E.P. Ringleader 3rd</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Sunday 10th fine</td> <td>Mary E. Bessie &amp; I went to Church. Col. 50 also Aunt Jane In Afternoon we went up to Tom's. and stayed home in Evening</td> <td></td> <td>.50</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Monday 11th fine</td> <td>We I went along to Hendersons in morning and weighed and took the numbers of four Ewes &amp; helped them pare the bulls feet. When I got home Walter Hall was here to buy a bull I sold him E.P. Ringleader 4th for $20000 will ship him tomorrow.</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Tuesday 12th Dull &amp; Damp</td> <td>We trimmed Bulls feet and. Broke the unruly one to lead. C McDougall helped us then we shipped E.P. Ringleader 4th to Walter Hall. We also broke colts to lead. C. McDougall pd me for the tanning of his hide for by Bremner Tilsonburg. 450 I pd him. $150 for helping us with Bulls feet.</td> <td>450</td> <td>1.50</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Wensday 13th Soft</td> <td>Men Chored and cut wood &amp; got grist, ready. I went to mill with 20 bgs oats. &amp; bgt 1065 lbs corn chop at $2150 per ton bgt Coal Oil. 72. Rice 25. Am.Sugar .10c</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>493</p> <table> <tbody> <tr> <td>Thursday 14th fine.</td> <td>I sold a bull to Mr Brown for $12500 to be paid a year from Mch 1st / 07. he gave me his note, then I went and got wagon fixed 25 and then went to mill. for a load of Chop. got two bgs flour 4.40, then pd. for chopping 1.00</td> <td></td> <td>.25 4.60 1.00</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Friday 15th fine</td> <td>Men Cutting wood After morning chores were done I went to O.A.C. to see about a cockerel. but did not get one then went to see Proff Day, about buying stock and met Mr Dr Warren. of Toronto And he came to our place and took a look around our Stock.</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>Saturday 16th fine</td> <td>Men did chores and, cut wood. I took Bessie to Dalson's in Morning &amp; then to Town. from the After dinner I took her up to Tom's. I pd. Scroggies a.c. $21.20c pd Monkhouse for thrashing $2500. bgt groceries. 50c Candies 20</td> <td></td> <td>$21.20 25.00 .20</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Sunday 17th fine</td> <td>Aunt Jane. Jennie &amp; I went to Church in morning Childreb &amp; I to S.S. and Bessie M. &amp; Jonne Webster in Evening</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>Monday 18th fine</td> <td>Men. Cleaning stables &amp; cutting wood. I fixed fences around pasture &amp; took Bessie in to Station bgt Stamps Ect. 25c</td> <td></td> <td>.25</td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>494</p> <table> <tbody> <tr> <td></td> <td>Tuesday 19th Mar / 07</td> <td>Men did Chores &amp; hauled wood. I asked hands and went to town in morning. pd for Coal $815 sent $112 to Family Herald and Weekly Star. for ad pd for Groceries 50c recd from Louis Flick $400 for Bull service 400 Atkinson Came to saw wood</td> <td>400</td> <td>8.15 1.12 .50</td> </tr> <tr> <td> <p></p> J. Webster</td> <td>Wensday 20th fine</td> <td>We cut wood today and hauled brush out of the orchard &amp; grounds around house. Had a man from Telfer Friendship and Flick. pd. Atkinson for Cutting wood. $600 paid J. Webster $1000 Tom got a rooster and traded another for one he pays $100 for the one he bgt</td> <td></td> <td>6.00 10.00</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Thursday 21st fine</td> <td>We did Chores and split wood. Ernest went for a holiday.</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Friday 22nd fine &amp; warm</td> <td>J.W. &amp; I split wood &amp; Ernest did chores &amp; piled <p></p> Mr Lowe called today</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Saturday 23rd fair storm in morning</td> <td>J.W. &amp; I split wood Ernest Chored &amp; piled.</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Sunday 24th fine</td> <td>Mary. J. Jennie &amp; I went to Church in morning Childre &amp; I to S.S..</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Monday 25th</td> <td>J.W. &amp; Ernest Cleaned Stables in Morning &amp; I went for girl got Jessie Hammond for a month. J.W. &amp; I split Wood in Afternoon.</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>495 March. 1907</p> <table> <tbody> <tr> <td></td> <td>Tuesday 26th Showery. Thunder</td> <td>Joh &amp; I split wood &amp; Ernest Chored. After dinner I took Mary. J. in to Hospital to have an Operation performed bgt Groceries $115 pd. Kenneth McLean for looking after Fathers Will and putting it through the legal course $3775 pd J. Tovell for Harness $2165</td> <td></td> <td>37.75 21.65</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Wensday 27th wet</td> <td>Men Split wood Chored and cleaned out cellar I went to town to see the Dr and find out how Mary was went again in afternoon She came through all right and the Doctor thinks the Operation will be quite successful. sent $3000 to Hastings Bros Crosshill pd Goldies $3875</td> <td></td> <td>30.00 38.75</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Thursday Mar 28th</td> <td>J.W. &amp; Ernest worked at Chores and wood I went for cow &amp; calf and then brought out Mr Booth to photo sheep also took Mr Arkell to Hendersons to see Sheep sold 3 ewes one ewe lamb &amp; one ram to Mr Garritson Onedia S Dakota got Health papers. pd Dr Reed for. Tuberclin Syringe. &amp; Thermometer $450 Then went up to Hospital. Found Mary doing nicely</td> <td></td> <td> <p></p> 4.50</td> </tr> <tr> <td>J.W. off today <p></p> X</td> <td>Good Friday Mar 29 / 07 Showery</td> <td>J.W. went to Toronto. Ernest &amp; I did Chores &amp; made fine Crates for Sheep. Jennie &amp; Mary E. went to see Ma She is doing Fine. <p><br />daisy calved C calf</p> </td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>496</p> <table> <tbody> <tr> <td></td> <td>Saturday Mar 30th 07</td> <td>I went to Hendersons in morning for three ewes and then went to town bgt groceries $175 hardware 53. got some Photos of and sheep and. Drugs 25c Flower .25 Aunt Jane. Baby Bessie &amp; I went up to Hospital to see Ma. She is doing well</td> <td></td> <td>1.75 53 .25 .25</td> </tr> <tr> <td> <p></p> <p></p> X</td> <td>Sunday Mar 31st / 07</td> <td>Jennie Mary E. &amp; Bessie &amp; I went to Church in morning. And we went to see Ma in Hospital in Afternoon. <p></p> Bred Mayflower 3rd to E.P. Ringleader 3rd</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Monday Apr 1st</td> <td>We Chored fixed Crate and trained bull and trimmed sheep and shipped five to A.S. Garritson Oneda So. Dakota. Blunt Stn. 734. 1048. 958, 1049, 843,</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Tuesday 2nd fair</td> <td>We Chored &amp; A. &amp; C. McDougall Came to help us train E.P. Ringleader 3rd to lead we split wood in afternoon</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td> <p></p> x</td> <td>Wensday 3rd fair</td> <td>We did chores and trained bull to lead in morning. bred Pride of Powtrie 11th to E.P. Ringleader 3rd C &amp; A. McDougall helped us We split</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Thursday 4th fair &amp; Dull</td> <td>We Chored bull and then took grist to Mill 20 bgs oats got harness mended. 35c J.W. started to plow in the afternoon</td> <td></td> <td>.35</td> </tr> <tr> <td> <p></p> <p></p> x</td> <td>Friday 5th Cool &amp; Clear</td> <td>We Chored &amp; trained bull in morning and then J.W. plowed sod and I did noon &amp; night Chores and showed stock to Mr Richards of P.E.I. <p></p> bred Belle 5th to E.P. Ringleader 3rd</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>497</p> <table> <tbody> <tr> <td> <p></p> <p></p> <p></p> x</td> <td>Saturday Apr 6 / 07 fair cold E.W</td> <td>J.W. Chored trained bull got him to lead very well this morning. then I went to Mill for grist got 520 lbs corn n.p. then J.W. split wood till noon &amp; Manuel piled then W. Plowed in Afternoon. I went to Hospital with Aunt Jane. Bessie &amp; Baby to see Ma. She is doing real well bgt Hardware 120 groceries Ext. 50c Slippers for Mary 75c Pd Wm McCrae $100 for Sunday School work in the west. wine <p></p> bred E.P. Mayflower to E.P. Ringleader 3rd</td> <td></td> <td>1.20 .50 .75 1.00 .25</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Sunday 7th Dull.</td> <td>Jennie, Mary &amp; Bessie &amp; I went to Church in morning And. Jennie, Mary &amp; I went to Hospital to see Ma. She is doing well &amp; is quite cheerful</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td> <p></p> <p></p> x</td> <td>Monday 8th Dull</td> <td>We Chored &amp; trained bull in morning and J.W. started to plow and Manuel &amp; I cleaned box stables and split &amp; Piled some wood. <p></p> bred. E.P. Rosebud to Lord Val 2nd</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Tuesday 9th fair</td> <td>J.W. Plowing &amp; Manuel &amp; I worked at Chores &amp; wood I went to Hospital in Evening Mary is doing well.</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Wensday 10th fair</td> <td>J.W. Plowing Manuel &amp; I worked at wood I went to Hospital in Eve Mary is still doing nicely</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>498</p> <table> <tbody> <tr> <td>Thursday 11 Mar Apr / 07</td> <td>J.W. Finished Plowing Manuel took a holiday. I Chored weighed Queen 1810 &amp; calf 827 <p>pd Coal Account at Hughes</p> Went to Hospital in Eve. bgt Oranges 20c</td> <td></td> <td>2.75</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Friday 12th snow</td> <td>We did Chores and Finished Splitting Wood &amp; hauled in bal of Turnips. Mr Broadfoot came to see our Calves &amp; thinks of buying a bull and two Females. Then I saw Mr Lowe and went up to Hospital.</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>Saturday 13th fair &amp; cool</td> <td>We Chored and J.W. Plowed Manuel Piled wood and cleaned up root cellar &amp; Mr Lowe came to look at Cattle in the Morning &amp; Stayed until afternoon. he offered him E.P. Mayflower 3rd &amp; Matilda Bull C for $100000. I went to Mill with a Grist and then up to Hospital Marys Operation has not been quite successful. and will have to be undergone again gro. Ect. 50 C Books. Ect. 20c bgt 1900 Corn Chop 21 {per ton?} and 325 @ 1 c lb whole corn cor</td> <td></td> <td>.50 .20</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Sunday 14th cold &amp; windy</td> <td>All the Children Aunt Jane &amp; I went up to the Hospital we stayed most of the day with Mary. She is rather dull as Dr says She will require to have another Operation</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>Monday 15th fine</td> <td>J.W. &amp; M.A. Chored and hauled manure to corn patch and some to mangels.</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>499</p> <table> <tbody> <tr> <td> <p></p> <p></p> x</td> <td>Monday 15th Apr 1907</td> <td>I went to mill got grist and Pd $100 for Chopping and loaned Jo. L. Simpson $15000 for 40 days. Paid J.R.B. account for feeding Calves $17100 pd for Guardian. $150 <p></p> bred Rose Grade cow to E.P. Master 2nd</td> <td></td> <td>1.00 <p>15000</p> <p>17100</p> 1.50</td> </tr> <tr> <td>M off. 1/2 day <p></p> X</td> <td>Tuesday 16th Changeable snow &amp; rain</td> <td>J.W. Plowing in morning and Manuel &amp; I Cleaned bx stalls J.W. cleaned sheep pen in afternoon. Manuel had half holiday I went to town got horse shod 50c got harness mended. 45c sweat pads. $130 went up to Hospital. Mary is getting along well <p></p> E.P. Keepsake. 3rd in heat</td> <td></td> <td>.50 .45 1.30</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Wensday 17th Cool.</td> <td>hauling manure in the morning. and. plowing in afternoon.</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Thursday 18th fine</td> <td>I went up to Elora to see Mr Lowes Stock also went to see a bull up at Tuttins Hunters old place Fare 55c, horse hire $150</td> <td></td> <td>1.50 .55</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Friday 19th fair</td> <td>J. Finished plowing and hauled some manure I Chored. Paid Manuel his wages. $500 &amp; went up to Hospital. paid. Chittick on Account $3000. Paid Pd. Penfolds 5 cts that I borrowed</td> <td></td> <td>30.00 5.00</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Saturday 20th fine</td> <td>I Chored and J.W. Hauled manure and harrowed Mr Broadfoot Came to see Stock but did not buy.</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>500</p> <table> <tbody> <tr> <td></td> <td>Sunday Apr 21/07</td> <td>Aunt Jane. Mary E &amp; I went to Church in morning And. I went to Hospital in Evening. J.W. &amp; I went to Hendersons in Afternoon to see a sick sheep. Col. $100</td> <td></td> <td>1.00</td> </tr> <tr> <td> <p></p> Harold Baltin</td> <td>Monday 22nd fine</td> <td>J.W. Harrowing and Discing I Sowed some in afternoon I went to Sta Town. to see about Council papers sent. $250 to American Council at Galt, stamps 50c Harold came at noon today &amp; if he suits I am to pay him $2000 per month till after Fat Stock Show.</td> <td></td> <td>2.50 .50</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Tuesday. 23rd fair</td> <td>We Finished sowing oats in. no. 4. 7 1/2 acres. &amp; Harold. Cultivated where we had roots &amp; Rape last year. I went to Hospital and to P.O. got 500 bran &amp; 200 flour. from Goldies N.P.</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td> <p></p> <p></p> X</td> <td>Wensday. 24th fine</td> <td>J.W. Finished harrowing no 4. &amp; started at last year Root field H.B. finished Cultivating &amp; started harrowing. I went to Galt to see about Council papers and then bgt halter $125. Railway fare. 95c dinner. 15. <p></p> E.P. Mayflower 3rd in heat</td> <td></td> <td>1.25 .15 .95</td> </tr> <tr> <td> <p></p> <p></p> X</td> <td>Thursday 25th. Dull</td> <td>J.W. Sowing barley &amp; oats. H.B. Discing in Morning &amp; he &amp; I shipped bull to A.P. Westervelt Toronto Junction in Afternoon <p></p> <p>E.P. Master 2nd to Chas Lawley Melita &amp; three hens &amp; a rooster to J Bathy Man</p> <p></p> Oil Cake.</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </div> UG Transcription Progress Scripto transcription progress Done transcribed untranscribed https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/dd0065e18727df50c210f8580e66c2cd.pdf a1b975b050c2272b0dd28731025291d2 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. {For the period June 12, 1908 to July 20, 1908, while James Bowman is out west, and from September 1 to September 19 when James Bowman is in Toronto, the handwriting and style appears to be different from his e.g. lack of detail in entries, Wednesday or Wed. instead of his usual Wensday} 541 <table> <tr> <td> 1</td> <td>Tuesday 31<u>st</u> Dec / 07</td> <td>W.B & I did Chores and hauled one load of manure. Mr. Lowe Came in afternoon to see Cattle. Offered $200<u>00</u> for E.P. Pride 3<u>rd</u> & calf. but I could not see my way to part with her for that price. </td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>Mother $1<u>00</u> X</td> <td>Wensday Jan 1st / 08</td> <td>W.B. & I did Chores and I took Aunt Jennie and Mother to Town. M..J. took Aunt Jennie up to Tom's in Afternoon I went to Consolidated Sch Meeting. Col. McCrae was Elected Chairman. Mr Barker Chairman of Sch Management Com <s>and</s> I Chairman of Finance Mr. Buchanan of Van & Trans We had quite a nice meeting bred Witch of Benton to E.P. Ringleader 3.</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td> 6<u>00</u></td> <td>Thursday 2<u>nd</u> Jan</td> <td>I took Jennie to Station in morning sold a cockerel $1<u>50</u> got Sch bag fixed 10<u>c</u> sent $125 to witness for ad & sub. Pd Jennie $6<u>00</u> to get things for Mother. We went to Henderson's in Afternoon to visit and see the Stock. J. Henderson is to keep two cows and raise calves at same terms as Tom is. And if anything happens there Just runs same risk as grade Cattle. </td> <td>1<u>50</u></td> <td>.10 1.25 6.00</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Friday. Jan 3rd very fine</td> <td>I went to town in Morning Shipped two Cockerels to Jno Mountain. recd $1<u>70</u>. got Money Order for $37<u>50</u> for refund to F.M. Fixmer. Harper Iowa Pd. Penfolds AC $50<u>00</u></td> <td>1.70</td> <td>37<u>50</u> 50<u>00</u></td> </tr> <table> https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/269c3da8df049b4a5fd5da4d6aaab791.pdf 1769706165275e7c3bfc32280c628e8c Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. 542 <table> <tr> <td></td><td>Sat Jan 4<u>th</u> 1908 dull & damp</td> <td>We Chored & sorted turnips in Morning and W. Cleaned sheep house in Afternoon & I went to town, bgt stamps <s>$</s>2<u>c</u> pd Stewarts AC 50<u>c</u> bgt arms for Clothes line $1<u>35</u> got Legqings fixed. 20<u>c</u></td> <td></td> <td>.52 .50 1.35 .20</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td><td>Sunday 5<u>th</u> fine</td> <td>Mary. M. E. Bessie & I went to Church, heard Mr Crews on ."Forgetting". Children & I went to S. S. Col. 50. 05. 03 .25 for Lesson book</td> <td></td> <td>.25 .50 .05 .03</td> </tr> <tr> <td> X</td><td>Monday 6<u>th</u> fine</td> <td>I took Children to School and went to vote. then. left cutter at Penfolds to be fixed, and painted W.B. Chored & Cleaned box stalls all day. I sent $10<u>00</u> to American Sheep Breeder and $3<u>00</u> to Accountant, National Records Ottawa. E. P. Rosebud 2<u>nd</u> in Heat</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td><td>Tuesday 7<u>th</u> fair</td> <td>We Chored in Morning I went to town for Lumber to fix. Cows stalls. got 800 ft. at 15. =$12<u>00</u> got Clothes Line arms fixed 20c Pd. Dr Reeds Ac. 21<u>00</u><s>Wensday</s> Pd. Goldies AC</td> <td></td> <td>12.00 .20 21.00 41.85</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td><td>Wensday 8<u>th</u> fine</td> <td>we did Chores and took five heifers up to Roth's Hotel Pilkington & met Mr Lowe & he took them on. he is to keep them at $14<u>00</u> per month. Had Ernest helping us. 3 heifers have been at Hendersons 1 1/2 months at 4 = $18</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td><td>Thursday 9<u>th</u> cold</td> <td> J. Webster hauled manure hardware 70c W.B. & I Chored & Put floors in two Stalls. I went to town in the Morning Pd Occomore $120<u>00</u> on Furnace bal 12.75</td> <td></td> <td>.70 120<u>00</u></td> </tr> <table> https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/b459e10f90e6fcc41197dcca66607407.pdf 838323ec792f96a4d584c974edad1bb9 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. 543 <table> <tr> <td>Pd W. B $2<u>00</u> X X</td> <td>Friday 10<u>th</u> Jan 1908 fair</td> <td>J.. hauled manure W.B. & I Chored and & laid floor in Stable Proff Day & Proff Wade Came out to look at Stock and we <s>{?}</s> gave them prices on Four females for $14<u>00</u> Mayflower 3.400, Keepsake 3.400 Beauty 3<u>rd</u> 300. Beauty 4th 300 we bred E.P. Keepsake to Lord Val 2<u>nd</u> time " " E.P. Matilda 2nd to Ringleader 3rd 2<u>nd</u> time</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Saturday 11<u>th</u> fine</td> <td>J.w. Hauled Manure W.B. & I Chored and I went to town got. Our Cutter home. Went to Insurance meeting in Afternoon and to Mrs Wm Aitchesons Funeral. I recd 5<u>00</u> from Ins Co Pd ins $6<u>12</u> Pd J, Henderson for Keeping Cattle. $18<u>00</u> Recd. $11<u>25</u> for grade heifer calf John Arthur Ransford Clinton Ont Angus Breeder R. Page Bronte. Ont wants Cheap Suffolk</td> <td>11.25</td> <td>6<u>12</u> 19.00</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Sunday 12<u>th</u> Stormy</td> <td>Mary J. : Baby, Jennie & I went to Church in Morning we all stayed at home the rest of the day Col. 50<u>c</u></td> <td></td> <td>.50</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Monday 13th fine</td> <td>J.W. hauled manure W.B. & I Chored I went to Trustee meeting I bgt oil cake $1<u>70</u> & oat meal $1<u>50</u></td> <td></td> <td>1.70 1.50</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Pd W.B. $1<u>50</u> X</td> <td>Tuesday 14<u>th</u> fine</td> <td>J.W. hauled manure W.B. & I Chored in Morning and Went to Judging Course Proff Day sent for Suffolk lambs this morning E.P. Rosebud had B. Calf by Lord Val 2nd </td> <td></td> <td>1.50</td> </tr> <table> https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/2cd2bb47d2f66d2c9d34bb4466094ed2.pdf e388be39f91abe51e4105ac493941cc8 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. 544 <table> <tr> <td>Wensday Jan 15<u>th</u> 1908 fair</td> <td>J.W. hauled manure in morning and helped me to floor cow stable in Afternoon W.B. and Stanley went to Short Course.</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>Thursday. 16<u>th</u> Cold</td> <td>J.W. Went up to Tom's for some sheep and I went to town in Afternoon to cut some lumber for crates. Sheep pd for cutting, 70<u>c</u> pick. 80<u>c</u> nails. 20<u>c</u> file 13c </td> <td></td> <td>.70 .13 .20 80</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Friday 17<u>th</u> Stormy</td> <td>Boys. Went to Judging Course S.W. & I made crates and shipped four Sheep to <s>J</s> Geo. L. Bearss. Valparaiso, Ind. I recieved for the four $100. also $5.25 duty E.P. Mayflower. Two Year Old. in H.</td> <td>100.</td> <td>5.25</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Saturday 18<u>th</u> fair</td> <td>Mary. M.E. & I went to town I pd Taxes $53<u>80</u> Gave Mary, $5<u>00</u> to buy stuff for Children. I Attended a School meeting. J.W. & I put up bal. of Clothes Line fixture in Afternoon. Boys attended Short Course.</td> <td></td> <td>53.80</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Sunday 19<u>th</u> fine</td> <td>Mary J. Jennie, Bessie & I went to Church in Morning Children & I to S.S. Boys to Church at Night. Col. 50. 10. 10. 05 .01</td> <td></td> <td>.50 .01 .05 .10 .10</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Monday 20<u>th</u> fine</td> <td>Boys went to Short Course J.W. Chored & I went to Course in Morning & went to see Mr. Craig about hiring in Afternoon.</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <table> https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/a8751a2df6a26cd8f8f808b155d9fce0.pdf 6c0e290e2a4f55d4ae2cd42f21e33fc3 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. 545 <table> <tr> <td></td> <td>Tuesday Jan 21<u>st</u> 1908</td> <td>J.W. & I Cleaned manure off Cattle in Morning and I went to Short Course in Afternoon. Carcasses Killed out much as I expected Angus steer. in Opinion of Majority was best. But Mr Gosling tried hard to Confim his Opinion of Yesteray, in favor of Shorthorn</td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Jan 22<u>nd</u> fair & Cool.</td> <td>I took 20 bs oats to Mill 1<u>00</u> N.P. & bgt. 300 bran at $1<u>05</u> Boys were at Colliege JW hauled two lots manure Mr Lowe came in Afternoon.</td> <td></td> <td><s>12</s> 3.15</td> <td><s>3</s> 1<u>00</u></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Jan 23<u>rd</u> Thurs. Stormy</td> <td>Boys at Short Course. J.W. & I Chored & put floor in stall. I sold Ram Lamb to A. Jackson $7<u>30</u></td> <td>7.30</td> <td><s>7.30</s></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td> X</td> <td>Froday 24<u>th</u> fine</td> <td>J.W. hauled wood up to house & some dead stuff out of bush. Grade Cow had C Calf by E.P. Master 2nd</td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Saturday 25<u>th</u> fair</td> <td>Boys finished the Short Course J.W. & I Chored & cut three baswood logs & took them to Mill. I pd. Jacksons Account. $4<u>28</u> & bgt meal $2<u>00</u></td> <td></td> <td>4.28 2.00</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Sunday 26<u>th</u> Stormy</td> <td>M.J. Jennie <s>Baby</s> & I went to Church in morning & Chldren & I to S.S. col. 50. 05 .03</td> <td></td> <td>.50 .05 .03</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>.B. Smock $1.25. Cr by tickets 93c watch fixed</td> <td>Monday 27<u>th</u> Cold</td> <td>We took Stanley to Station in morning. M.J. got teeth fixed 50c pd for St. Car tickets 1<u>00</u> bgt smock for W.B. 1.25 bgt underwear 80c cap .38 Pd Ins ac. $13<u>00</u> Savage & Co 1.50 Dr. Fosters Ac. Dentist, $13<u>50</u></td> <td></td> <td>.50 1.00 .38 .80 13.50</td> <td></td> </tr> <table> https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/12b593a8e58fa0dea0aeb5b7f508b7b0.pdf 646d765bf50d58c8477556d12e43816a Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. 546 <table> <tr> <td>Tuesday Jan 28<u>th</u> Stormy</td> <td>J.W. Took a load of logs in morning and we cleaned up grain in Afternoon. I went to School meeting in Evening did not do any thing.</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>Wensday 29<u>th</u> Cold</td> <td>J.W. Took a load of logs to Mill in Morning. I went to Mt Forest. Ticket $2<u>75</u> dinner at Palmerston 35c got to Wills about dark. We had a pleasant Chat & <s>then</s></td> <td></td> <td>2.75 .35</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Thursday 30<u>th</u> fair & cold</td> <td>Will & I had quite a talk about business for the future he does not see his way very clear to go much farther.</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>Friday 31<u>st</u> fair Cold E.W.</td> <td>I went to Mill in Morning got 1/2 ton Mds. 11<u>50</u> 1/2 ton Frozen wheat. 12<u>50</u> 300 Bran $3<u>30</u> / 1<u>18</u> pd Dr Robinson ac $8<u>00</u> pd " Savages Ac. $6<u>00</u> bgt a suit of Clothes $10<u>00</u> got hardware at Penfolds 15c</td> <td></td> <td>11.50 3.30 12.50 8.00 6.00 .15</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Sat. 1<u>st</u> Feb / 08</td> <td>J.W. & W.B. Chored & cut a little wood. I took two sheep to butcher and bgt 1/4 beef 160 <u>lbs</u> at $8 sold 271 <u>lbs</u> Lamb 6 = $16<u>25</u> I got suit fixed at Busbys. $1<u>00</u> gro. 15c Pd Mr W.H. Hamilton Ac Ins $4<u>50</u></td> <td>16<u>25</u></td> <td>12.80 1.00 4.50</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Sunday 2<u>nd</u> Stormy & cold</td> <td>Mary I & all children but baby went to Church. and stayed at home rest of the day. Col. .50 & .55 for poor</td> <td></td> <td>.50 .55</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Monday 3<u>rd</u> fair</td> <td>took Children to car and then chored till Noon and took grist of 20 bgs Oats to Mill in Afternoon bgt Oil Cake $1<u>70</u> Pd Hardware bill 2.55 bgt Raw Oil 85<u>c</u> Tic to Ottawa</td> <td></td> <td>2.55 8.15</td> </tr> <table> https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/02229df8688aab7fdb3ef92deb2a2a88.pdf ffcbcfbdd34c961baccf0e056aa78509 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. 547 <table> <tr> <td></td> <td>Tuesday Feb. 4 / 08 Stormy & Co.</td> <td>I went to Dom. Sheep Breeders Meeting & also Shorthorn Meeting went to Geo Stevenons in Evening. spent a pleasant evening took train at 10.45 P.M. for Toronto. Pd for Ticket $9<u>15</u> pd for Pulman $2<u>00</u> dinner at Toronto Pd. Loyd Jones $2<u>00</u> for Crates</td> <td></td> <td>.50 2.00</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Wensday. 5<u>th</u> cold</td> <td>We arrived at Ottawa about 10 A.M. had dinner. and then went to Meeting. Met Mr Collyer & Mr Martin and several other Western men</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Thursday 6<u>th</u> fair</td> <td>Went to meetings and listened to debates. Dunean Anderson Made a very good speech, <s>several</s> on the different provinces. <s>Mr</s></td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>E Lambs 11364 <s>{?}</s> bred E Imp Ram Lamb / 1141 to Persimmon Imp.</td> <td>Friday 7<u>th</u> cold</td> <td>We went to Meetings and heard Mr Mullen C.P.R. Live Stock Agent. Calgary. Made quite a speech. We got our picture <s>taken</s> in Front of the Parliament Buildings and then went to see the Mint where money is made.</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Saturday. 8<u>th</u> cold</td> <td>We started for home at 10.45 last night and I got home about 10.45 tonight. Hotel bill 5<u>00</u> Extra meals on way $1<u>00</u> Pulman tickets on way home. $2<u>00</u></td> <td></td> <td>5.00 1.00 2.00</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Sunday 9<u>th</u> fine</td> <td>I went to Hendersons in morning to see lame sheep we put splints on her leg & I came home and went to S.S. with Children col. 05.05.03</td> <td></td> <td>.13</td> </tr> <tr> <td> x</td> <td>Monday 10<u>th</u> fine</td> <td>I went to Stn. with J. Webster Pd him 15<u>00</u> We got a lamb last Thursday</td> <td></td> <td>15.00</td> </tr> <table> https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/d35d516a239c91e2723eb6f60dffb1a9.pdf 07c567063c536edb7aecb3a416f4b001 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. 548 <table> <tr> <td>Tuesday Feb 11 / 08</td> <td>W.B. & I did Chores and I took 12 bgs peas to Mill 10 emptys bgt Flour. 555. Oatmeal 1<u>50</u> rec<u>d</u> $117<u>00</u> from Hon L.P. Stearns Newport News Virginia for four ram Lambs. Rec<u>d</u> $109. from Jas D McGregr to Square up Ayrshire account.</td> <td>$117 $109</td> <td>1.50 5.55</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Wensday 12<u>th</u> Soft</td> <td>We did Chores and made four Crate to ship rams to Virginia. Took Mother Mary J. & Children to town & got health certificate for Lambs.</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>Thursday 13<u>th</u> soft</td> <td>W.B. & I did Chores and Trimmed four ram lambs in morning and shipped them to H. L. Trollinger Pulaski. Virginia for Hon L.P. Stearns Newport News Virginia. Express Rate $4<u>25</u> weight 600 <u>lbs</u> = $25<u>50</u> Duty $3<u>00</u> $28<u>50</u> got P.O. Order for 4<u>00</u> for Alex Robe 4<u>00</u> Bremner. Tilsonburg sent Telegram to Mr Trollinger .60 went to Mill for load of chop</td> <td></td> <td>4.00 .60</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Friday 14<u>th</u> fine & soft</td> <td>We Chored and I went to Colliege in Morning. to see Proff. Day and. also see about poultry. W.B. Chored in Afternoon & I wrote letters. Mr Grunnel has allowed me $28.50 on the Fixmer $37.50</td> <td>28<u>50</u></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>Saturday 15th soft turned Cooler & stormed</td> <td>W.B. & I Chored & I went to Town in Morning bgt apples. 90. on Account to Stewart $13<u>05</u> Lantren Glasses 25c</td> <td></td> <td>90 .25 13.05</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Sunday 16<u>th</u> fair</td> <td>M.J. Aunt J. Jn. E. & Bessie & I went to Church Children & I to S.S. Col. 1.</td> <td></td> <td>.03 .05 1.00</td> </tr> <table> https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/8599d046cae22ebe092f33b76391b2e9.pdf 579cd10d8fc4db2e7a11df4d0e21f72a Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. 549 <table> <tr> <td></td> <td>Monday. Feb 17<u>th</u> fair</td> <td>We Chored & Cleaned stables in Morning and I took a grist of Chop to Mill in Afternoon. 20 bgs N.P. </td> <td></td> <td></td> <td>1<u>00</u></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Tuesday 18<u>th</u> fair</td> <td>We Chored in morning and in Afternoon W.B. took Mary J. & Aunt Jane up to see Aunt Esther. They found her pretty well. Pd Mother $2<u>00</u></td> <td></td> <td>2.00</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Wensday 19<u>th</u> Stormy</td> <td>I went For Ram to Hendersons & W.B. & I cleaned grain & fixed up root house in Afternoon I <u>pd</u> A Whitelaw. $2<u>00</u></td> <td></td> <td>2.00</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td> 5 Friendship 1/2 day</td> <td>Thursday 20th fine & cold</td> <td>We Chored & took Children to School in Morning & hauled turnips in afternoon 5 lds had Ernest Aitken in Afternoon</td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td> 5 1/2</td> <td>Friday 21<u>st</u> stormy</td> <td>We Chored in morning & hauled turnips in Afternoon. had E Aitken helping. hauled bal of {Rib?} 5 1/2 lds</td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Saturday 22<u>nd</u> fine</td> <td>W.B. & I chored and I took a load of wheat to town in afternoon 36 1/2 bushels at .92<u>c</u> = $33<u>53</u> I sold Chickens 8.40 Yesterday Yestereday.</td> <td>8<u>40</u></td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Sunday 23<u>rd</u> fine</td> <td>M.J. Baby. Jennie & I went to Church pd. $1<u>00</u> for Guardian sub & 50<u>c</u> Env Heard Mr Crews preach <s>on</s> Went to S.S. with Children Col .08</td> <td></td> <td>.08</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Monday 24<u>th</u></td> <td>W.B. & I did Chores & Cleaned Box stalls in Morning & I went to School meeting in Afternoon. And Mary went to see Mr<u>s</u> Allison.</td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <table> https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/f6b4c54caeafaea02ad8d26a59bede11.pdf 9019235b931f6490df97d8a54438f9a9 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. 550 <table> <tr> <td>Tuesday 25<u>th</u> fair & mild</td> <td>I went to see about Straw and oats and to get Two lds from Whitelaws and may buy some from C. McDougall. Then went to O.A.C. to see about Frozen Wheat but did not buy. St Cars .10 bgt Fish 25<u>c</u> Mr Lowe Came in Afternoon. And looked around Stock.</td> <td></td> <td>.10 .25</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>Wensday 26<u>th</u></td> <td>W.B. & I Chored in Morning and I went to Geo North's sale in Afternoon. did not buy anything</td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>Thursday 27<u>th</u> fair</td> <td>We Chored and cut wood in afternoon. I went to town bgt hardware. 50<u>c</u> 2<u>00</u> Oilcake. 3.40 things for Mary J. 30<u>c</u></td> <td></td> <td>3.40 .50 .30</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>Friday 28<u>th</u> fair & Cold</td> <td>We Chored & cut wood and I went to town in Afternoon bgt Feed $28<u>30</u> Gro. Sugar 4<u>75</u>/100 N.P. other gro. $1<u>25</u></td> <td></td> <td>28.30 1.25</td> <td>4.75</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Saturday 29<u>th</u> fine</td> <td>W.B. Chored & I went to town in morning. bgt hardware. 10<u>c</u> In afternoon we cut wood & Chored Mr W.J. Brown pd. $72<u>00</u> on his note of $12500</td> <td><s>125<u>00</u></s> $72<u>00</u></td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>Sunday 1st Mar / 08 Stormy</td> <td>bred E.P. Beauty 3<u>rd</u> to E.P. Ringleader 3rd. We Went to Church in Morning and stayed at home rest of the day. Col .50</td> <td></td> <td>.50</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>Monday 2<u>nd</u> fair</td> <td>We Chored cleaned box stalls and prepared for the party from Laidies Association of Church in Evening.</td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>Tuesday 3<u>rd</u></td> <td>We Chored and took things home that we had borrowed for the Evening got harnes fixed .10c</td> <td></td> <td>.10</td> <td></td> </tr> <table> https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/5c05b2bd470e5ca4bb47e0a8cd6e6f10.pdf 58da6404e01168a0e0f607d27f54c4f6 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. 551 <u>Mar</u> / 08 <table> <tr> <td> X</td> <td>Wensday. 4<u>th</u> fine</td> <td>I went to sale and saw few of the bulls sold prices were not high got My Shoes mended 30c E.P. Keepsake 4<u>th</u> had C Calf by Lord Val 2<u>nd</u>.</td> <td></td> <td>.30</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Thursday 5<u>th</u> fine & mild</td> <td>We did Chores and I was answering letters most of the day. Went to town bgt stamps .50 sent. 75<u>c</u> for Transfers to Ottawa sent Check for $2<u>40</u> to Farmers Advocate</td> <td></td> <td>.50 .75 2.40</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td><s>Thursday</s> Friday 6<u>th</u> <s>fine</s> Dull & soft</td> <td>I took Jennie to School in Morning and Chored went to Mr<u>s</u> Geo Fyfe's Funeral in afternoon. bgt rubbers for Children $1<u>00</u> got spectacles repaired for Mother .25</td> <td></td> <td>1.00 .25</td> </tr> <tr> <td> X</td> <td>Saturday 7<u>th</u> fine</td> <td>We Chored and I went to town. Pd. A.R. Simpson Ac. $77<u>51</u>. rec<u>d</u> Expenses from Ottawa. $20<u>10</u>. Belle of Delaval in h.</td> <td>$20<u>10</u></td> <td>77.51</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Sunday 8<u>th</u> fine</td> <td>Aunt J. Children & I went to Church in morning & Children & I to S.S. we we. I Taught a class of boys Col. 05.05 02.</td> <td></td> <td>.12</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Monday. 9<u>th</u> fine</td> <td>We Chored trained bull to lead and trimmed his feet, I went to post bgt. Drugs 10c</td> <td></td> <td>.10</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Tuesday 10<u>th</u> fair</td> <td>Shipped. Bull. to J.C. Readey Tisdale Sask. 3 cockerals to A Graham. Pomeroy. & bgt load of Coal 2278 at 7<u>00</u> = 7<u>95</u> <u>Pd</u> bgt ticket for Mount Forest arrived there at, about 10 P.M. Candies ect. 25c</td> <td></td> <td>7<u>95</u> 2<u>75</u> .25</td> </tr> <table> https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/be18bf81d3442ee0912554dbf50e4ca5.pdf 9e0ec1c6d981caefc87564bd17d5a2f7 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. 552 <table> <tr> <td></td> <td>Wensday Mar 11<u>th</u> 1908 fine</td> <td>We Trimmed sheep and got things ready generally for sale.</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Thursday 12<u>th</u> very Fine</td> <td>The sale passed off fairly well and stock realized $2480. I saw a great many old Friends. and we got through in fairly good time. Will rented. <s>Freds</s> Brookside to Dan Murphy for 3 Years the 1st Yr for $100 next two years for $125<u>00</u> each.</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Friday 13th Dull</td> <td>We <s>Chored took</s> helped parties away with their stuff and I went to see Quinn's about renting Bowfront or buying it but did not settle finally</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Saturday 14<u>th</u> Dull</td> <td>I stayed around till Noon then we got ready & went to town. We got Lease signed over to Executors of Wm Bowman's Estate. Then we went to Station and. bgt ticket to Preston for 1/2 fare $1<u>00</u></td> <td></td> <td>1.00</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Sunday 15<u>th</u> <s>fair</s> Dull & wet</td> <td>Jennie & I went to Church heard Rev. Crews preach on "Beauty for Ashes" Children & I went to S.S. Col. 1<u>00</u> 05.05.01.01.</td> <td></td> <td>1.12</td> </tr> <tr> <td> W.B. $2<u>00</u></td> <td>Monday 16<u>th</u> fair</td> <td>I took Children to car and went to P.O. then I went up to Junction to Telephone to Holborn's Colbeck did not get them. W.B. & I Made Crates for two rams & did Chores. Pd. W.B. $2<u>00</u></td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <table> https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/7d75854069a5ac2e29e10f1991880954.pdf 87d58dced89f9ca590ef00f6347bbe77 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. 553 <table> <tr> <td></td> <td>Tuesday Mar 17 / 08 fair</td> <td>We <s>went</s> did Chores and I trimmed rams ready to ship to H.L. Trolinger Pulaski. Virginia, sent them off in Afternoon. express Duty Entry = $18.50 c N.P. got Mail and Customs parcel for Mother 13<u>c</u> gave Joe 10c</td> <td></td> <td>.10 .13</td> </tr> <tr> <td> X</td> <td>Wensday 18<u>th</u> fair & Dull E.W.</td> <td>We Chored in morning amd got a load of Straw from Whitelaws in afternoon J. Henderson had E.P. Mayflower bred her to E.P. Ringleader 3rd</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Thursday 19<u>th</u> fine</td> <td>I hauled a load of straw From Whitelaws in Morning Pd him for Two loads $8<u>00</u> then went to Telephone and Will wants me to go up to help him settle up with his Creditors I got up there about 9 P.M. and met Will and then went to a Meeting of Creditors. there was quite a warm time Mr Halstead was quite angrey</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Friday 20<u>th</u> fine</td> <td>Will & I went out to Meeting of Creditors in Morning and they agreed to accept 60% on all their Claims and I have agreed to <s>loan</s> Pay the required amount to Make this up. viz $660<u>00</u> and there has been some other accounts come in and brings it up to $739<u>00</u>. And We went home and Will started to prepare to move to<s>day</s>morrow. I went to meet Mr Holborn to settle about renting. I telephoned him & he has agreed to rent at $250<u>00</u> a Year in Advance. & is coming tomorrow. Telephone 35c {?}</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <table> https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/3aadf3e422465190872573926cf4ac90.pdf ed2e83fcca8a8b6420ccb9de817989a1 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. 554 <table> <tr> <td></td> <td>Saturday. Mar 21<u>st</u> fine</td> <td>I went to see Mr Norris About buying farm and Then came home and made Crate. and got ready to leave. Will moved all his stuff out to Station. got farm leased for three years to G<u>eo</u> Holborn at 250<u>00</u> per Year. <s>bgt small</s> biscuits for Children 15<u>c</u> pd My Check for $489<u>00</u> and . Cash $250<u>00</u> = $739.<u>00</u> to help Will out of the difficulty We <s>went Sa</s> got home Harry Norman & I about 6 P.M.</td> <td></td> <td>.15 739<u>00</u></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Sunday</td> <td>Jennie Mary & I went to Church. and. J. & M to S.S. Col. 50<u>c</u></td> <td></td> <td>.50</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td> X</td> <td>Monday 23rd fine</td> <td>I went to town arranged money matters at Bank and also arranged with K McLean to fix things up about Brookside farm. pd Scroggie ac. $4<u>75</u> Will got here about 4 P.M. E.P. Mayflower 3<u>rd</u> had B. Calf by E.P. Ringleader 3rd</td> <td></td> <td>4.75</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Tuesday 24<u>th</u> fair</td> <td>We. Moved Wills stuff from Car. had six lds. sold Calf to Mr A Jackson for 7<u>c</u> per <u>lb</u> by Carcase</td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Wensday 25<u>th</u> fair</td> <td>We chored & hauled four loads of Turnips Will went to Station to meet Adda. & Children I went to town, bgt at Groves N.P. Gro 1.19 pd for Hardware 60<u>c</u></td> <td></td> <td>.60c</td> <td>1.19</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Thursday 26<u>th</u> fine</td> <td>We hauled six lds Turnips & did Chores. horse shod 50c locks fixed. $1<u>00</u></td> <td></td> <td>.50 1.00</td> <td></td> </tr> <table> https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/8bc50d727f7b09d95449e870e3ca56fa.pdf 34d2387a948dd01f15d2e83346ceb4fc Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. 555<table> <tr> <td>Friday. 27<u>th</u> Mar / 08</td> <td>We Chored and I went to Mill. bgt 1/2 ton wheat Chop $12<u>50</u>. Flour $5<u>55</u>, bran 3<u>60</u> took Gates to be fixed. and got. Wagon home.</td> <td></td> <td>12.50 3.60 5.55</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Saturday 28 <u>fair</u></td> <td>We did Chores. W.B. split some wood. boys helped generally I went to town. Attended Telephone Meeting and bgt hardware $1<u>00</u> went to Station got Clover seed. pd Freight. 50<u>c</u> Candies. 15<u>c</u></td> <td></td> <td>1<u>00</u> .50 .15</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Sunday 29<u>th</u> fine</td> <td>Will Norman & Jennie Mary. E. & I went to Church heard Rev. Graham Educational Sec. preach on Education. He gave quite a Stirring talk. Children & I went to S.S. Col. 50. 05. 02</td> <td></td> <td>.50 .05 .02</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Monday 30<u>th</u> fine</td> <td>I went to Mill in morning for 1/2 ton Wheat Chop $12<u>50</u> <s>got W</s> Went to School Meeting in Afternoon. <s>pd</s> Willie Chored & split wood</td> <td></td> <td>12.50</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Tuesday <s>3</s> 1<u>st</u> April</td> <td>We Chored and split wood. Will and Adda went to town & signed off their right to any Claim from Fathers Will. On Account of me paying About $700<u>00</u> to help them settle up their affairs with Creditors and also about $1300<u>00</u> of other accounts.</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>Wensday 1st Ap / 08</td> <td>We. worked at wood. & did Chores. Will started today to work for a Year</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <table> https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/74a8727c50121ca5639a8fac0d46e317.pdf 51cf7d437443211367a354e80082d246 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. 556 Apr 1908 <table> <tr> <td><s>12</s></td> <td>Thursday 2<u>nd</u> Blustry</td> <td><s>we hauled 12 loads manure I chored. & went</s> We worked at wood all day</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>X 12</td> <td>Friday 3<u>rd</u> Cold</td> <td>Bred E.P. Pride, 3<u>rd</u> to E.P. Ringleader 3rd. & E.P. Rosebud 2nd to E.P. Mailbag. Will & W.N. hauled manure 12 lds</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>12</td> <td>Saturday 4th</td> <td>I was not well. Mr McGregor Came & bgt E.P. Ringleader 5<u>th</u> for $200<u>00</u>. & Men. Hauled 12 lds Manure</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>X</td> <td>Sunday 5th</td> <td>bred E.P. Rosebud 4th to E.P. Mailbag.</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td> X</td> <td>Monfay 6<u>th</u> fair</td> <td>Will & W.B. worked at wood I went to Mill with grist. 66 bgs Oats went to town in Afternoon. bgt shoes for Children $5<u>00</u> pd for P.O. box 6 Mos. $1<u>00</u> sent $18<u>00</u> to Jno Mountain for Clover seed. bgt 1 bg Oil Cake $1<u>70</u> E.P. Belle 4<u>th</u> had cow calf by Lord Val 2nd</td> <td></td> <td>5.00 1.00 19.00 1.70</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Tuesday 7<u>th</u> very fine</td> <td>Will Shore sheep Yesterday Afternoon & today. and I went to O.A.C. for a Cockerel but did not get one. <s>bgt tin</s> went for gates this Afternoon.</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td> x</td> <td>Wensday 8th Dull & damp</td> <td>We Chored all day & Cleaned up seed grain bred E.P. Rosebud to E.P. Mailbag Mr Lowe Called on his way to Mr Whorters Aledo, Ill.</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>x</td> <td>Thursday 9<u>th</u></td> <td>Bred E.P. Keepsake 4th. to E.P. Mailbag We sold E.P. King 7<u>th</u> to Jno J. Dymock Woodgreen PO Ont. for $150<u>00</u> less $5.40 Freight. Will plowed all day</td> <td></td> <td>5.40</td> </tr> <table> https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/e372987ada6ef0d28ea32079533e5582.pdf f1269c25ef98921f14b6efbd44b27d02 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. 557 <table> <tr> <td></td> <td>Friday 10<u>th</u> Apr 08 fair</td> <td>Will plowed all day I went to Mill in Morning and got 18 bgs oats chopped 90<u>P</u> then went to Bank. & gave my note for $200<u>00</u> to Can. Bank of Commerce due in six mos. & I transferred $489.12c from Current Ac. to savings ac. I deposited $90<u>00</u>. </td> <td></td> <td>.90</td> </tr> <tr> <td> X</td> <td>Saturday 11<u>th</u> cool Windy & dry</td> <td>Will finished plowing sod for peas and started to Cultivate root ground for oats & Barley. bred E.P. Belle 3<u>rd</u> to Lord Val 2<u>nd</u> W.B. rolled new meadow. boys & I cleaned box stalls & worked at wood. Louis Bruder came today & pd the Principal of his note $100.</td> <td>$100<u>00</u></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Sunday 12<u>th</u> fine</td> <td>Mary. J. Bessie Baby & I went to Church. Also Wills Children Col. 55.</td> <td></td> <td>.55</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Monday 13th fine.</td> <td>Will almost finished Cultivating 16 Acre field and Willie rolled meadow. I Chored & went to town sold timothy seed $10.15<u>c</u>. at $2<u>10</u> per bu bgt tim seed $3<u>25</u>. sulphur <u>25</u>c Salts 25c garden seeds. $1<u>05</u>. I <s>deposited</s> deposited $100<u>00</u> & this paid it on the note I gave a few days ago at Bank of Commerce </td> <td>10<u>15</u></td> <td>.50 3.25 1.05</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Tuesday 14<u>th</u> fine</td> <td>Will sowed oats and seeded. to Clover & Tim about 7 Acres in root field. W.B. Harrowing I chored & painted Trucks.</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Wensday 15<u>th</u> Dull</td> <td>Will sowed oats & barley in no 5 W.B. Harrowing. I went to town bgt Lucerne $2<u>20</u> rec<u>d</u> $5<u>00</u> from A. Graham. Pomeroy for 3 Cockerels. gave Mary. J. $4<u>00</u></td> <td>5<u>00</u></td> <td>4.00</td> </tr> <table> https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/b08d4621316b8a73076380eb7bdd0f64.pdf ac8f1bf67c9c5cf65f8b972e80295889 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. 558 <table> <tr> <td>Thursday. Apr 16<u>th</u> / 08. fine Cold morning</td> <td>I took Ma & Jennie to Station to go to Cheltenham for a few days. I went to Elora & Fergus to see Mr Lowe's and Mr Broadfoot's Cattle Our heifers have done Fairly well Mr Lowe's stock looks very well. his bull is very fresh. Mr Broadfoot's also look fairly well. Tickets for Cheltenham $1<u>30</u> " " Elora. 40<u>c</u> When I got home in Evening, Mr Thring of Marden was here looking for a bull & bgt E.P. Pilot for 125<u>00</u> paid $10<u>00</u> down</td> <td> $10<u>00</u></td> <td>1.30 .40</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Friday 17<u>th</u> fine</td> <td>Will finished sowing. no. 5 Yesterday & started to cultivate no 6 today hauled manure in morning while ground was Frozen. boys and I chored all day Mr Thring came for bull & paid me $125<u>00</u> & 10 Yesterday for him I am to Transfer him in both <s>{books?}</s> W.B. finished harrowing No. 5.</td> <td>$125<u>00</u></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>Saturday. 18<u>th</u> <s>fine</s> wet</td> <td>Will finished Cultivating no 6 and then worked around barn the rest of the day, we pared horse and cattles feet in afternoon I went to town in morning paid the bal of $200<u>00</u> note that I borrowed some time ago. pd. 95.35 got Deed & other papers from K. McLean drawing up deed $5<u>00</u> {pegistering?} $1<u>50</u> other work letter to Durham 61<u>c</u> got an Order from Mr Gemmel for $37<u>50</u> in favor of F.M. Fixmer Harper Iowa. I pd. for order <u>15</u>c 5</td> <td></td> <td>95.35 7.11</td> </tr> <table> https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/42ed31468f1be75b5ac1e39aeb179252.pdf 7305b2ca0daf52c1a6114e7bea60d1b6 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. 559 <table> <tr> <td>Sunday. Apr 19<u>th</u> / 08. Dull</td> <td>Mary & 3 of Wills Children & I went to Church in Morning heard Rev. Mr Crews preach All Children & I went to S.S. in Afternoon. Col. 55.01.03.</td> <td></td> <td>.55 .04</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>Monday 20<u>th</u> fine morning</td> <td>We trimmed Cattles feet & hauled three loads of Straw from C. McDougalls. I pd him $5<u>00</u> and still owe him $5<u>00</u> W.B. Discd. Sod in Afternoon</td> <td></td> <td>5<u>00</u></td> <td>5<u>00</u></td> </tr> <tr> <td>Tuesday 21<u>st</u> fine but cold</td> <td>We could not start on land till noon I went to Whitelaw for a load of straw in morning 4<u>00</u> N.P. Will & the boys Chored and hauled one load of manure out after I got home. Will sowed oats in No 6 in Afternoon W.B. Disked sod & helped me to ship E.P. Ringleader 5th to A.P. Westervelt Toronto Junction & to be reshipped in Assn. Car to Jos D McGregor Brandon I sold 15 bu wheat to Readwin boys $15<u>00</u></td> <td>15<u>00</u></td> <td></td> <td>4<u>00</u></td> </tr> <tr> <td>Wensday 22<u>nd</u> fine day dull morning</td> <td>Will finished sowing oats in no 6. & Disced sod in no 10 in Afternoon W.B. harrowed no 6 in Afternoon and disced in no 10 in Morning. I went to Town pd Mr Gemmel. $12<u>50</u> to square up our deal about over charge of Express on colt Mr G gave me an Express order for $37<u>50</u> for Mr Fixmer. pd Jackson's ac. for meat $3<u>20</u> & bgt 20 <u>lbs</u> meat</td> <td> 37<u>50</u></td> <td>12<u>50</u> 37<u>50</u> 3.20 2.00</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>Thursday 23<u>rd</u> fine</td> <td>Will finished disking sod & started to Sow. W.B. harrowing no 6 & started at no 10</td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <table> https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/55ac0d9d8f7dd1a198e27992c2b4fadb.pdf 41646977c9726785557e6e623a770b6b Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. 560 <table> <tr> <td></td> <td>Friday Apr 24 / 08 Dull & fair</td> <td>Will Finished sowing oats & peas in no 10 & W.B. Harrowing all day. I pd. $13<u>00</u> to square up Wills ac. With Goold Shopley & Muir of Brantford. then chored We cleaned out the W.C. Ect.</td> <td></td> <td>13<u>00</u></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Saturday 25<u>th</u> fair Warm Slight Shower</td> <td>Will sowed oats & Alfalfa in last years Mangel & Corn Patch & disked & harrowed it and W.B. finished harrowing & started to roll no 10. I went to Thos B. Broadfoots and bgt a Young bull for $100<u>00</u> to apply on the price of the one he bought last fall. leaving a bal of $50<u>00</u> coming to me Ticket 70<u>c</u> bus fare 15<u>c</u> gave little Jim 25<u>c</u> for his birthday</td> <td></td> <td>.15 .75</td> </tr> <tr> <td> X</td> <td>Sunday 26<u>th</u> very fine</td> <td>M.J. Children & I went to Church. heard Rev. Glassford preach on "Improvement," & Changes in Custom. Children & I went to S.S. Col. 08.50.03. bred Lady Bason to E.P. Mailbag</td> <td></td> <td>.08 .50 .03</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Monday 27<u>th</u> Dull & damp</td> <td>Men Chored in morning and plowed in afternoon for mangels. I went to Clinton to see Mr Ransford's bull he is about what I expected My expenses were Ticket $3<u>70</u> supper 30<u>c</u>, paper 05. bus .15</td> <td></td> <td>3.70 .05 .15. .30</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Tuesday 28<u>th</u> Dull & damp</td> <td>Will rolled sod field No 10 & started to Disk. no 2 W.B. plowing in manure for mangels I chored & went around with Wm McCrae taking the religious Census of 8 Hotels in connection with the house to house visitation We got Young bull from Mr Thos. B. Broadfoot, Pd A Whitelaw for load of straw $4<u>00</u></td> <td></td> <td>4.00</td> </tr> <table> https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/992cadc5de1e11afde6d0f9ed0b26213.pdf a59840c7823feb760246145969076ff2 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. 561 <table> <tr> <td></td> <td>Wensday 29<u>th</u> Apr / 08</td> <td>Will disked sod and W.B. plowed for mangels. I chored and fixed up some gates. <u>pd</u> C. McDougall for straw $6<u>00</u>, and in Afternoon I made manger for Calves </td> <td></td> <td>6.00</td> </tr> <tr> <td> pd Wills A.C. </td> <td>Thursday 30<u>th</u> Dull snow flurries</td> <td>Will hauled Manure and plowed rape grd. W.B. harrowed mangel grd and plowed manure under for roots. I went to Annual meeting of "National Record Board" there was no particular Changes in Election of Officers Except R. Graham in Mr Biettis place. A Resolution was passed requesting the Government to cause all Animals being imported to this country to be recorded in national records, with a few Exceptions where animals of the breed had not a record at Ottawa. My Expenses today were . I pd Will for April. ac. 32<u>40</u> Cash $17<u>60</u></td> <td></td> <td>17.60</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Friday. May 1<u>st</u> / 08</td> <td>W.B. Plowing down Manure and Will working on Mangel grd I Chored in mornng and went to Mill in Afternoon took 2 bgs <s>Chops</s> Grain to Chop Jim and I looked over the account and did not make out much I pd for Chopping $1<u>00</u> got Certificates from Thos. B. Broadfoot.</td> <td></td> <td>1<u>00</u></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Saturday 2nd Dull Snow & rain</td> <td>Men Cleaned box stalls and worked around barn all day I went to town sold Clover $2<u>75</u> bgt. Rape seed 50<u>c</u> Mangel $1<u>20</u> oil cake 1<u>70</u> carrot. 20c lime .25 sent 25<u>c</u> to Ottawa for transfer</td> <td>2.75.</td> <td>1.20 .50 1.70 .20 .25</td> </tr> <table> https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/9caeea7f72ae1a025fed4fd85c8e0272.pdf 418ca11900cecb70edd8447bceef4e2b Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. 562 <table> <tr> <td>Sunday. May 3 / 08</td> <td>Mary J. Children & I went to Church and Children & I to S.S. Col. 1.00. 05. 05. 03. S.S. lesson was very good.</td> <td></td> <td>1.00 .05 .05 .03</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>Monday 4<u>th</u> fine</td> <td>Will raised drills for Msngels W.B. rolled Mangel grd & bal of spg grain. and I sowed mangels and carrots went to look at steers this morning.</td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>Tuesday 5<u>th</u> <s>Dull</s> fine</td> <td>Will finished Sowing Mangels and W.B. plowed. Harry harrowed in Afternoon. I went to town. got quality shod. 50c hardware 05. 35<u>c</u> I sent $15<u>00</u> to Hastings Bros. Crosshill ordred 200. snowdrift. 100 people Flour. We went to the School Entertainment in Evening. it was quite a success. Shipped bull Balmedie. Kyma's Laddie. to J. Ransford Clinton Pd Freight 4<u>50</u></td> <td></td> <td>.50 .40 15.00 4.50</td> <td>5.70</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Wensday 6<u>th</u> wet</td> <td>We Chored & Cleaned up around barn. W.B. Plowing most of the day</td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>Thursday 7<u>th</u> wet.</td> <td>We Chored most of the day. I got a load of Chaff from J. Mitchell $2<u>50</u> went to see about cutting box in morning but could not get it. </td> <td></td> <td>2.00</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>Friday 8<u>th</u> Dull & warm</td> <td>We Chored and brought bull home from Station in morning <u>pd</u> Freight 6<u>00</u> in Afternoon Will & I went for a load of maple trees got thirty five W.B. plowing in Afternoon. We pared new Bulls feet and </td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>Saturday 9<u>th</u> fine & Cool</td> <td>Will & I clipped the sheep that we sent to Toms. Six ewes one lamb. All shearlings but one she a {2 shear?} they are put in at 25<u>c</u> per month.</td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <table> https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/bc2f4dc914c8df3139595583e27dfaee.pdf 026afa0529464401a3daa5c6112c6c4f Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. 563 <table> <tr> <td>Sat. May 7 / 08 <s>Dull & Cool</s> fine & Cool</td> <td>Tom has agreed to take in six or 7 Cattle and Keep them in good pasture all summer at $1<u>00</u> per Month I Mailed. Bal of Certificates & Transfers. to J.D. McGregor Brandon. Jno. J. Dymick Wood Green Ont. Bronkard Thring. Marden J.C. Readey, Tisdale, Sask.</td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr>Your <tr> <td>Sunday 10<u>th</u> fine</td> <td>Mary J. Children & I went to Church. Children & I went to S.S. Col. 25.49, Col. 55<u>c</u></td> <td></td> <td>.25 .49 .55</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>Monday 11<u>th</u> Dull</td> <td>W.B. Plowing & harrowing Will Choring I took buggy to be varnished. bgt hardware .50. wire 45 lbs - Chgd <s>Tuesday</s> Ordered. 200 oilcake 1 brl. salt <s>and</s></td> <td></td> <td>.50</td> <td>45 lbs. wire</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Tuesday 12<u>th</u> Dull</td> <td>W.B. Harrowing <s>& rol</s> Will Chored & sowed pasture mixture.</td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>Wensday 13<u>th</u> Dull</td> <td>Will worked at fence W.B. Rolled. <s>Will & I we</s> I went to town got gate Plow share .45 And Will & worked at fence in Afternoon.</td> <td></td> <td>.45</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>Thursday 14<u>th</u> Dull</td> <td>We Chored and worked at fence.</td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>Friday 15<u>th</u> Dull</td> <td>We finished fence behind bush and stayed at south side of no 1. sent $4<u>80</u>c to R. Donald order #3 Mt Forest for fixing Wind Mill</td> <td></td> <td>4.83</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>Saturday 16<u>th</u> fine</td> <td>We worked at fence around no 1 got Stakes in. I went to town got buggy. bgt gro. bananas 10c</td> <td></td> <td>.10</td> <td></td> <table> https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/72bdb7454f44f9728a2c4e35781b2eee.pdf 23c398cabe12903c48ea429a4920b595 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. 564 <table> <tr> <td></td> <td>Sunday 1<s>6</s>7<u>th</u> fine</td> <td>Mary J. Children & I went to Church. Children to S.S. And Mother & I to Cemetery in Afternoon.</td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Monday 18<u>th</u> fine</td> <td>Will Chored and worked at fence. W. Batty & I went to Weisenberg for Cattle Mr Lowe. Charges $100<u>00</u> for Keeping them. Four Months he says that he will not require the money this summer We all worked at Fence in Afternoon</td> <td></td> <td></td> <td>100<u>00</u></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Tuesday 9<u>th</u> Dull drizzly & Warm</td> <td>We worked at fence and did Chores took. six heifers to G Henderson's for a month then they are to go to Tom's for Summer Yesterday (took three colts to Tom's for Summer. at $1<u>00</u> per Month.) Went to</td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>10 lds X</td> <td>Wensday 20<u>th</u> Dull & Warm</td> <td>Will hauled manure to rape ground. W.B. & I worked at fence. Bred E.P. Rosebud. to E.P. Mailbag.</td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td> X</td> <td>Thursday 21<u>st</u> Dull</td> <td>We Chored & Will trimmed sheep & hauled manure W.B. plowed. I made out Entries for Calgary & Edmonton bred grade Cow Rose to E.P. Mailbag</td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Friday 22<u>nd</u> fine</td> <td>Will finished hauling manure & then plowed. W.B. plowed all day. boys & I Chored</td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td> X</td> <td>Saturday 23<u>rd</u> very fine</td> <td>I went to town in Morning bgt. Groceries $5<u>45</u>. meat sent. $1<u>02</u> to Farming World sent Entries to Calgary & Edmonton Will & Harry worked up rape & potato ground. bred E.P. Keepsake 4<u>th</u> to E.P. Ringleader 3rd</td> <td></td> <td>5.45 1.02</td> <td></td> </tr> <table> https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/64dc109780fbb024b6d943f67d77bbe7.pdf f466757e23de0f23ee1b266ac4f7fae2 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. 565 May 1908 <table> <tr> <td>Sunday 24<u>th</u> fine</td> <td>Mary J. Children & I went to Church. Children & I to S.S. Col. Ch. 50. S.S. 50.05.10.02 Will & Folks went in evening</td> <td></td> <td>.50 .67</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Monday 25<u>th</u> fine</td> <td>Will Plowed in morning. I took Mother to Tom's & brought Children down for the day. I went to Sch Meeting at night</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>Tuesday 26<u>th</u> Dull & damp Thunder Storm</td> <td>I went to Mill bgt 1885 <u>lbs</u> rolled oats at $1<u>65</u> per 100 <u>lb</u> pd for Chopping. 25<u>c</u> pd AC in at Mill full $31<u>55</u> pd Will for Calf. $4<u>83</u> paid E Allen's ac. $5<u>15</u> shipped a fleece of wool to E.L. Shaw Animal Husbandry dep. Washington D.C.</td> <td></td> <td><s>.25</s> 31.55 4.85 5.15</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Wensday 27<u>th</u> fine</td> <td>We planted potatoes & run weeder over mangels & W.B. Chored part of Afternoon. We planted 11 rows for Will & bal for ourselves.</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>Thursday 28<u>th</u> fine</td> <td>Will plowed corn grd & sowed corn & W.B. Plowed Turnip ground. I went to town bgt salt & corn 60c</td> <td></td> <td>.60</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Friday 29<u>th</u> fine Shower at noon</td> <td>Will & I picked up rails & rubbish around fences And. Chored W.B. plowed</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>Saturday 30<u>th</u> Dull.</td> <td>W. B. Plowed all day Will & boys Cleaned box stalls & Chored in Morning and then hoed mangels. I went for meat. & helped hoe mangels.</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <table> https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/dc7014f00a00f0ff40ba96decfa5ec97.pdf e214171102dc6424efe48d488bd5a0bc Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. 566 <table> <tr> <td>Sunday 31<u>st</u> May 1908. Showery</td> <td>Mary J. Children & I went to Church. Heard Mr Crews preach. We went to S.S. Children & I. and Will & Adda went in Evening. Col. 50.05.02.</td> <td></td> <td>.02 .05 .50</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>Monday 1<u>st</u> June 1908 fair & cool.</td> <td>W.B. Plowed. Will & I hoed mangels. and cut down Carrot drills</td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>Tuesday 2<u>nd</u> fine & cool</td> <td>I took 9 55/90 bgs potatoes @ .70c per bag to Mr Stewart's and 130 <u>lbs</u> wool at 8 1/4 c per lb then I took in 63 bu & 6 <u>lbs</u> wheat at 93c per bu rec<u>d</u> $61.67<u>c</u> pd ac. $15<u>15</u> got shoes mended. 65<u>c</u> <u>Pd</u>.</u> got wagon fixed 20<u>c</u> at Penfolds plow slip 30c sent a telegram to Calgary re sending entry fees.</td> <td>15.15 61<u>67</u></td> <td><s>61.67</s> 15.15 .65 .20</td> <td> .30</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Wensday 3<u>rd</u> fine</td> <td>W.B. finished the. rolling then he & Will. worked at Carrots. I sold a load of wheat for $42.75<u>c</u> and sent Check to Wes Love Holstein for $22<u>65</u> for building fence. and $39<u>50</u> to Calgary for Entry fees rec<u>d</u> $125<u>00</u> from J.C. Readey Tisdale Sask </td> <td>$125<u>00</u></td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>Thursday 4<u>th</u> fine</td> <td>Will & W.B. finished carrots & 16 drills mangels 2<u>nd</u> time I went to Sorby's in morning and tried Quality. but She is not in heat. & I collected $53 from W.J. Brown. Waterloo road. Gourock P.O.</td> <td>$53<u>00</u></td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>Friday 5<u>th</u> fine</td> <td>Will & W.B. worked at fence below grounds & I went to town attended the Teachers & School board dinner it was very good & the Domestic Science Class did Extra well I bgt pants $2<u>25</u>, blanket stuff 72c Andrew brought his Phonograph at night</td> <td></td> <td>.72 2.25</td> <td></td> </tr> <table> https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/c220f23569afab5f36ebcae81b761497.pdf 82e21e77357e4a79879678dd9d2813d5 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. 567 <table> <tr> <td> W.B. $4<u>00</u></td> <td>Saturday June 6<u>th</u> / 08 fine & warm</td> <td>We worked at fence in morning & hoed mangels & plowed in afternoon I went to town paid 125<u>00</u> to Knowles Estate. being intrest on Mortgage. Pd W. Batty $4<u>00</u>, bgt gro $1<u>15</u> drugs 65<u>c</u></td> <td></td> <td>125<u>00</u> 1.15 <s>4.00</s> .65</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Sunday <s>6</s>7<u>th</u> fine</td> <td>Mary J. Children & I went to Church in morning and Children & I to S.S. col. 50.05.</td> <td></td> <td>.50 .05</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Monday 8<u>th</u> fine</td> <td>Will & W.B. plowed & fixed fences I went to town. got barn door hangers <s>got</s> Proff. Day. J.W. Alderson <s>Tuesday 9th fe</s> & I Judged Students barn plans. at Louden Machinery Co's Office.</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Tuesday 9<u>th</u> fair turning cool</td> <td>I went to town to meet train and ordered some things for trip and Men plowed & fixed fences I took McIntosh to see stock at Hendersons</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td> W. Batty $100</td> <td>Wensday 10<u>th</u> cool & fine</td> <td>We were fixing barn doors and choring generally Wm Tuck here in Afternoon worked till 9. P.M. I went to town bgt hardware $5<u>00</u>. pd Mr Gemmel $37<u>50</u> groceries $1<u>25</u> clothes. for W.B. $1<u>00</u> for self $1<u>00</u></td> <td></td> <td>37.50 5.10 1.25 1.00</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Mr Tuck 1/2 dy. $25</td> <td>Thursday 11th.</td> <td>Fine. Started for the West with Stock. Paid W.R. Bowmans $25.</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr><tr> <td></td> <td>Friday 12th</td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <table> https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/4d445801a62246072f70b153c88c694b.pdf 169dcce63142d9ef0c32ce39f4abaf61 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. 568 <table> <tr> <td>Saturday June 13th. 1908</td> <td>Mr Tuck here 1/2 day & another man all day. Pulling mustard.</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Sunday June 14th.</td> <td>Will, Adda & 4 Children also Jennie, Mary went to church in morning and I went with children to S.S. in afternoon.</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Monday June 15th.</td> <td>Preparing turnip-grounds. I took Bessie & Baby to Uncle Jim's & Aunt Jane went to Nisbet's.</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Thursday June 16th.</td> <td>Drilling up turnip-ground.</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Wednesday June 17th.</td> <td>Preparing turnip ground I went to dinner at school.</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Thursday June 18th.</td> <td>Preparing & sowing turnips. Goldie's delivered 200 lbs. Bran & 200 lbs. Flour.</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Friday June 19th.</td> <td>Will, Adda & Children went to Preston & Galt to-day.</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Saturday June 20th.</td> <td>Scuffling & Picking Mustard etc.</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Sunday June 21st.</td> <td>Will, I & children to church in morning.</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Monday June 22nd</td> <td>Very warm. Will cutting lucerne near road. Heavy Thunderstorm at night.</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Thursday June 23<u>rd.</u></td> <td>Putting paris-green on potatoes. Got 1/2 crate strawberries Took cattle home Will - 18c Dr to Will 88c.</td> </tr> <table> https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/ec05f631620cd2d1dfc80761ac03f084.pdf aca7955ce27321f68a0d920a89f45e08 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. 569 <table> <tr> <td>Dr. to Will 75c</td> <td>Wednesday June 24th. 1908</td> <td>Will cutting orchard.</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Thursday 25th.</td> <td>Received telegram from Edmonton Will paid 75c for it.</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Friday 26th.</td> <td>Cut hay in back field & kiled it & sowed rape</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Dr. to Will $1.00</td> <td>Saturday 27th.</td> <td>Hauled orchard hay in. Queen's colt arrived this morning Got 1/2 crate strawberries $1.00.</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Sunday 28th.</td> <td>Went to Church & S.S. & church at night.</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Monday 29th.</td> <td>Hauling hay from back field.</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Tuesday 30th</td> <td>Boys at picnic at park. Will among roots.</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Wednesday July 1st.</td> <td>Working at hoeing turnips & rape-ground.</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Thursday July 2.</td> <td>Hoeing turnips.</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Friday July 3<u>rd</u>.</td> <td>Working in roots.</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Saturday July 4th</td> <td>At roots.</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Sunday 5th.</td> <td>Aunt Jane & Will & children to church.</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Monday July 6th.</td> <td>Started cutting hay.</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Tuesday July 7th.</td> <td>Working at hay.</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Wednesday July 8</td> <td>Working at hay.</td> </tr> <table> https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/2402cfa32150c6f5e87119109790ccd0.pdf d9ebd0d1e21cdf444ce4e588c52b4eeb Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. 570 <table> <tr> <td>Thursday July 9th. 1908</td> <td>Working in hay & roots.</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Friday July 10th.</td> <td>J. Goy here all day hauling in hay.</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Sat. July 11th.</td> <td>J. Goy here all day hauling in hay.</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Sunday July 12th.</td> <td>Mr Petrie from Toronto here to-day.</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Monday July 13th.</td> <td>Hauling hay in forenoon.</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Tuesday July 14th.</td> <td>Roots & Hay</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Wednesday July 15th.</td> <td>Roots & Hay</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Thursday July 16th.</td> <td>Working at roots & Hay C. Goy in afternoon.</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Friday July 17th.</td> <td>Wet all day. Choring around barn.</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Sat. July 18th.</td> <td>C. Goy. Cutting barley in Afternoon.</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Sunday July 19th.</td> <td>Children to Church in morning. Will, Adda in evening.</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Monday July 20th.</td> <td>C. Goy cutting fall-wheat all day.</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Tuesday Jy. 21<u>st</u> fine</td> <td>We arrived at White River this morning and left in evening</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Wensday 21<u>st</u> fine</td> <td>We arrived at Sudbury about Eleven a.m. & left at 12.01 noon. & arrived at Toronto during night.</td> </tr> <table> https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/22e2d7be96d493d16786fa66f9e462e9.pdf 40c5acef70a68adbd279d4c3343e1978 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. 571 <table> <tr> <td></td> <td>Thursday, Jy 23<u>rd</u> fine</td> <td>We arrived home about 3 p.m. and found all well. we hauled some hay in evening. <s>I</s> </td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Friday. 24<u>th</u> fine</td> <td>We finished hauling hay and as we put off last load Norman fell through shoot down into cattle stable passage. almost 40 feet, and we expected to find him killed but after Doctor Came He found His thigh was Fractured and hopes it will come all right. We had Ambulance and took him to Hospital in Evening.</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>P<u>d</u> Will 5<u>00</u></td> <td>Saturday 25<u>th</u> fine</td> <td>We hauled wheat all day I pd Will 5<u>00</u> in evening</td> <td></td> <td>5.00</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Sunday 26<u>th</u> fine</td> <td>Harry & I went to Church Mary J. to <s>Had</s> boys to Hospital I took Mother and Aunt M. to Cemetery. and Will & Adda & Grandpa Tesky went to Hospital in Evening.</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>20 <u>lds</u> wheat</td> <td>Monday 27<u>th</u> fine</td> <td>We finished hauling wheat & barley and I went to School meeting in Evening.</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Tuesday 28<u>th</u> fine</td> <td>We got in rakings and Chored generally. bgt 1/2 ton Chopped wheat 13<u>00</u> " 1/4 " bran 500</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Wensday 29<u>th</u> fine</td> <td>We cut Alfalfa 2<u>nd</u> time & hauled it in also some other snall pieces & scuffled turnips. I went to town bgt.</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <table> https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/eec6c51fbafa9e87245ff3fcb799ebf8.pdf 38cbfe5b29c612595dd91bb40dae3edc Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. 572 <table> <tr> <td></td> <td>Wensday 29<u>th</u> July. / 08 Contd.</td> <td>Oatmeal $1<u>45</u> <u>np</u> bgt about a ton of oat Chop at $32<u>00</u> per ton & 6 bu Oats at 531/2 per bu N.P. at J.L.S. bgt bananas .10 horse shod. 50<u>c</u> pd. for Ambulance $2<u>00</u> shipped two Yearling ewes to P.H. Lane. Cherry Valley P.O. P.E.I. 1128 and 1126. bgt a bolt. 05</td> <td></td> <td>.10 .50 2.00 .05</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Thursday 30<u>th</u> fine</td> <td>Boys Scuffled Turnips in Morning. Will & some of Children hoed turnips I met Aunt M at Stn. and, we cut oats in Afternoon.</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Friday 31<u>st</u> fine</td> <td>We finished cutting oats in no 5 & hoed & scuffled Turnips & rape. Mr Lowe came in Evening & we had quite a chat about stock. pd Mother $10<u>00</u> She went to Glanford today</td> <td></td> <td>10.00</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Saturday 1<u>st</u> Aug / 08</td> <td>Will & Children hoed turnips W.B. scuffled. I went to town bgt. 1/2 brl molasses & Salt & oil cake pd. for Last 2. 3<u>00</u> Molasses to be 30<u>c</u> per Gal sent Check for $6<u>35</u> to Farmers Advocate Ad. pd Will $50. on Account pd W Batty $5<u>00</u>. Will bgt Groceries. 25c hat $2<u>00</u>. button 10c sent with Will for Absorbine 2<u>00</u> N.P. <s>Sunday</s> pd Mr Mill and Bros. ac, $11<u>35</u> p<u>d</u> Cartage Co. Ac. </td> <td></td> <td>3.00 6.35 50.00 .25 .10 11.35 3.38</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Sunday 2<u>nd</u> fine</td> <td>Mary J. Baby & I went to Church. Heard Rev. Dr. Griffin If I Forget thee O Jerusalem Let My right hand forget her Cunning</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <table> https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/9f588d4ff99990d6340539030239470c.pdf 6a1ad8a3893d7157a82f8ee595797d7e Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. 573 1908 <table> <tr> <td></td> <td>Monday Aug 3 / 08 fine</td> <td>Will & Harry went for a load of Straw to McDougall's and W. Batty finished scuffling & then they started to pull peas. We Finished & then started hoeing Turnips & W.B. & I cut around Oat Field. no 10</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td> X</td> <td>Tuesday 4<u>th</u> Wet night</td> <td>We hauled 8 lds oats in Afternoon and Morning I went to Sorbys bred Princess to M. Marques 2<u>nd</u> time Will & boys worked at roots.</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Wensday 5<u>th</u> Dull</td> <td>Will plowed boys Cleaned box stalls and Chored. I went to town bgt meat $1<u>25</u> Groceries. 80<u>c</u> hardware at Penfolds 25c Cups. 35<u>c</u>. <s>Cartage Co. Ac. $3<u>35</u> Mr Mill & Co.</s></td> <td></td> <td>1.25 .25 .80 .35 <s>3.35 11.35</s></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Thursday 6<u>th</u> fine</td> <td>We thrashed this morning had man each from McDougall, Barber, Friendship. Telfer Harvey, & Goy. We Thrashed Fall Wheat & 8 lds. Oats. I went to town in Evening bgt clothing $1<u>65</u> shoes $4<u>00</u> Ticket to East Aurora</td> <td></td> <td>1.65 4.00 3.75</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Friday 7<u>th</u> fine shower last night</td> <td>I went to East Aurora got to Buffalo for dinner <s>got</s> When I arrived at East Aurora Mr Jewett was there to meet me and took me to see his sheep which were not in good shape & also to see his race track and site for his Hotel or health resort. then brought</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <table> https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/c03128b2642a087f11530aa55cc8d439.pdf d145d1785efda8138d96b8606e981cee Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. 574 Aug / 08 <table> <tr> <td>Friday 7<u>th</u> Showery</td> <td>We looked around Farm and horses, then I left for Buffalo Ticket to N Falls Ricket for Gorge Route 1<u>00</u> <s>Hote</s> I went as far as Lewiston & stayed there all night</td> <td></td> <td>.85 1.00</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Saturday 8<u>th</u> fine</td> <td>I met Mr Hammer and Three American Gentlemen and had breakfast with them. Hotel bill. $1<u>00</u> then I walked across the river above Lewiston and up to Brock's Monument where I had to wait some time for a car. Then went up to Table rock horse shoe Fall then to see Power house where the Power for Buffalo and some other Cities is Generated it seemed Wonderful to Me. And a very ingenious things was a man could write on a machine and it would rewrite at same instant at quite a distance away</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>Sunday 9<u>th</u> fine</td> <td>Mary J. Baby Bessie & I went to Church in Morning and, Also went up to see Norman at Hospital. Children & I went to S.S.</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>Monday 10<u>th</u> fine</td> <td>Will. Plowed & pulled bal of Peas. boys & I hauled 4 loads of peas in Afternoon Lorne & Oswold Gibson Called this Afternoon</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <table> https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/a8ecc785f864cfdb91431c6b79babb7f.pdf 17b5c34ec229122c398eca47c9218b4c Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. 575 Aug <table> <tr> <td><s>Monday</s> Tuesday 11<u>th</u> / 08 fine</td> <td>Shower last night. Will plowed today. Harry harrowed in Afternoon I went to town pd {J?Andrew?} for Feed I got this summer $95<u>68</u> pd it at Bank of Commerce sent $1<u>31</u> to C.H. Dana <s>Wensday</s> Oil Cake $3<u>00</u> peanuts .05</td> <td></td> <td>95.68 1.31 .05 3.00</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Wensday 12<u>th</u> Dull & wet</td> <td>We Chored around the <s>house</s> barn in Morning Will Plowed and Chored in Afternoon. I went to Mill with 15 bgs oats & 5 Wheat.</td> <td></td> <td>1.00</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Thursday 13<u>th</u> wet</td> <td>We went to Hendersons & Toms & We Tagged Lambs I also went for meat <s>I</s></td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>Friday 14<u>th</u> fine</td> <td>Will & Willie grubbing stumps. We sowed 6 acres rape on <s>and</s> fall wheat grd. And then I set up shocks. Mr Lowe Called</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>Saturday 15th fine</td> <td>I sent 18 applications for recording Calves & Check for S28<u>65</u> and a Check for $34<u>40</u> to pay Freight on Bull from England To Wm M. MacPherson. 53 Dalhousie St. Que</td> <td></td> <td>28<u>65</u> 34<u>40</u></td> </tr> <tr> <td>Sunday 16<u>th</u> wet.</td> <td>I stayed in most of the day with a sore foot. Will took M.J. to Church in morning <s>I</s> </td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>Monday 17<u>th</u> wet</td> <td>I went to Dr. & he tells me to keep my foot up & gave me some medicine. Men worked at stumping & plowing & cleaning stalls</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <table> https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/3d0b9b548dce95164b71cb9694c82e48.pdf 387793ee9564d0db5fba1569a2721dd4 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. 576 <table> <tr> <td></td> <td>Tuesday. Aug. 18<u>th</u> 1908.</td> <td>I stayed in house all day nursing my foot and Men worked at stumping and plowing Ect.</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Wensday Aug. 19th wet</td> <td>Men stumped & chored they finished stumps. I stayed in All day. Geo Henderson Called I pd him 4<u>00</u> on pasture of Cattle I rec<u>d</u> $273<u>50</u> from {D<u>om</u> Est?} Calgary.</td> <td>$273<u>50</u></td> <td>4.00</td> </tr> <tr> <td> 5 <u>lds</u></td> <td>Thursday 20th fine</td> <td>I went to see Dr. and he lanced my foot, and says it is doing all right I shipped a ram to E.P. Palmer Elwood Ill. and then went for Mail. Men Hauled in bal of oats of No 6 <s>Y</s></td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>6 lbs W. Battys Ac.</td> <td>Friday 21<u>st</u> fine</td> <td>We finished harvest today hauled 6 lds oats. I wrote some letters and went to Town in Afternoon pd Goldies Ac. $29<u>20</u> pd. for letter Files for Sheep Suffolk society $1.10 Looked over W. Batty's ac. and Find we have paid him $91<u>26</u></td> <td></td> <td>29.20 1.10</td> </tr> <tr> <td> W. Batty $2000</td> <td>Saturday 22nd fine</td> <td>Will Plowed Boys & I Chored in Morning and Harry Gathered burs & W.B. Plowed in Afternoon. I paid W.Batty . $20<u>00</u> on account</td> <td></td> <td>20.00</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Sunday 23rd fine</td> <td>M.J. & I went to Church in Morning Children to S.S. col. 50c 02</td> <td></td> <td>.02 .50</td> </tr> <table> https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/a401a0ca54ece29e1ae7deacc2fd955f.pdf 93987e1738a7717a4e64840216069108 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. 577<u></u> / 08 <table> <tr> <td></td> <td>Monday Aug 24<u>th</u> fine</td> <td>I took Queen and Princess to Sorbys, in morning W.B. Chored & Cleaned box stalls Will was not well & went to D<u>r</u> to get <s>rupture</s> Truss {fr?} I went to Mill in Afternoon 22 bgs grain pd $1<u>05</u></td> <td></td> <td>1.05</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Tuesday 25<u>th</u> fine</td> <td>Will plowed all day. W.B. pulled weeds in morning & helped me in Afternoon to trim Cattle's heads & feet I went to town in morning got <s>copys</s> leaflets for Assn from printer. $1<u>50</u> Gro. 30<u>c</u> sent $1<u>20</u> to {Mutter?} & Lynch Brandon Man. bgt hardware 40<u>c</u>, Whip. 65c Oil cake. $1<u>75</u></td> <td></td> <td>1.50 .30 1.20 1.75 .65 .40</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Wensday 26<u>th</u> fine</td> <td>Will Plowing W.B. Choring I went to town bgt. fence 55 rods. <s>and</s> at <u>38</u>c from Shaw & 15 rods 42<u>c</u> from penfolds bgt refreshments for Scotch delegates but they did not come Ice Cream ect. $1<u>30</u> Fish. 49<u>c</u> vinegar. <u>50</u></td> <td></td> <td>1<u>30</u> .50 .49</td> </tr> <tr> <td>3</td> <td>Thursday 27th fine</td> <td>Will finished plowing and started to haul manure for fallwheat 3 <u>lds</u>. Took Princess to Sorbys W.B. & I worked at wire fence.</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Friday 28<u>th</u> fine</td> <td>Will hauled manure. W Batty helped in Morning and went to Flicks Thrashing in Afternoon. I went to town sent Check for $26<u>00</u> to Dr Couture being Quarantine Expenses on bull. sent postal note to Dairyman & Farming World plow shere. 40<u>c</u> stamps. 50c {my?}letters .05</td> <td></td> <td>26.00 1.02 .50 .40 .05</td> </tr> <table> https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/82a6c47e1c8083e24b0f546c7f2363fd.pdf 32c46554d1a231d29869dffd60a97956 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. 578 <table> <tr> <td>Sat. Aug. 29<u>th</u> / 08 fine</td> <td>Will & W.B. hauled manure Harry disked in manure and I chored and helped with fence. got some Chicken fence to put around Garden And {E?} Shaw put up some woven wire fence for me.</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Sunday Aug. 30th.</td> <td>{Blank}</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Monday Aug. 31st.</td> <td>{Blank}</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Tuesday Sep. 1st:</td> <td>Started for Toronto show. Gave Will Check for $100 on account.</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Wednesday Sep. 2nd.</td> <td>Preparing for fall-wheat sowing Got Norman home.</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Thursday Sep 3<u>rd</u>.</td> <td>Preparing for fall-wheat.</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Friday Sept. 4th.</td> <td>Fall-wheat ground.</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Sat. Sept. 5th.</td> <td>Working on fall-wheat ground.</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Sunday Sept. 6th.</td> <td>Children to S.S. in afternoon.</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Monday Sept. 7th.</td> <td>Working fall-wheat. Got load chop.</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Tuesday Sept. 8th.</td> <td>Will went to Toronto show, and Harry worked in forenoon.</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Wed. Sept. 9th.</td> <td>Sowing fall-wheat. </td> </tr> <tr> <td>Thursday Sept. 10.</td> <td>Working at Stumps.</td> </tr> <table> https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/089b1ecea3036dcca26c6c1e5b038dac.pdf 1ce2333dcb737a5f6bbc1310a3af23fc Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. 579 <table> <tr> <td></td> <td>Friday Sept 11th. 1908</td> <td>Plowing.</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Sat. Sept. 12th.</td> <td>Getting wood into cellar & cattle from Toronto.</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Sunday Sept. 12th.</td> <td>Will, Mary, Bessie & myself to church in mornng. Mr Crews preached.</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Monday Sept. 12th.</td> <td>Plowing & choring.</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>X</td> <td>Tuesday Sept. 13th.</td> <td>Took some things to Guelph Show. Paid J. Goy -- </td> <td></td> <td>2 D 50 c</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Wednesday Sept. 16th.</td> <td>Took stock in to show.</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Thursday Sept. 17th.</td> <td>Brought stock home from Show.</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Friday Sept. 18th.</td> <td>Plowing etc. Deposited $30 check.</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Sat sep 19<u>th</u> fine</td> <td>We were on our way from London to Ottawa today got to Belleville about 1 P.M. & left about 3 P.M.</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Sunday 20<u>th</u> fine</td> <td>We arrived at Ottawa about 8 a.m. & got stock into Stables about dinner time. I went to Dalgelish's for dinner. then went back to Stable & got things fixed up and went to Church in Evening col. 10<u>c</u></td> <td></td> <td>.10</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Monday 21st fine</td> <td>We spent the day fixing up the Cattle.</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <table> https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/73b05816f1d912772ab9b84cbadea400.pdf 916a29b7526ec9158f3ab2f66959b9b2 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. 580 <table> <tr> <td></td> <td>Tuesday. sep 22<u>nd</u> / 08 fine</td> <td>We looked after stock & had them Judged in Afternoon got all we showed for as there was no competition.</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Wensday 23<u>rd</u> fine.</td> <td>We did Chores and Answered Visitors Questions</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Thursday 24<u>th</u> fine</td> <td>We did Chores as usual not much sign of business.</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Friday 25<u>th</u></td> <td>We prepared to leave in Evening rec<u>d</u> prize money and rebate on Freight. 116. & 28 We had stock loaded by dark.</td> <td>$28<u>00</u> $116<u>00</u></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Saturday 26<u>th</u> fine</td> <td>We had rather a slow run today. got to Belleville about dark.</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Sunday 27<u>th</u> fine</td> <td>We arrived home about 3 P.M. & got stock home by dark. We have had a very safe trip.</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td> W Batty $6<u>00</u></td> <td>Monday 28<u>th</u> wet.</td> <td>We started to take up Mangels today and I went to town in Afternoon got horses shod 25<u>c</u> went to School meeting in Evening (W Batty Pants 6<u>00</u></td> <td></td> <td>.25</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Pd T.R.B. $50<u>00</u> W. Batty $1<u>00</u></td> <td>Tuesday 29<u>th</u> fine & Cool</td> <td>We finished taking up mangels today. 12 loads. Paid T.R. Bowman 50<u>00</u> " " " " 5<u>00</u> Pd W. Batty 1<u>00</u> at Ottawa</td> <td></td> <td>50<u>00</u> 5.00</td> </tr> <table> https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/b31e7efeb4ac35ceb0a1845a2116320d.pdf afbfda38cc6599613f2ba5714ba76fc9 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. 581 <table> <tr> <td>X</td> <td> Showery Wensday 30<u>th</u> Dull & cool</td> <td>E.P. Keepsake 3<u>rd</u> had B.C. by Lord Val 2nd Will and boys worked at worked at Potatoes. I went to Fergus show in Morning and to Mt Forest in <s>Afternoon</s> evening Saw Mr Lowe and Mr Broadfoot at the show they had a good turn out of Stock Mr Lowe had Champion Bull over all breeds & Mr Broadfoot Champion law. <s>we we</s> Tickets 116. 45. 60. meals <u>50</u></td> <td></td> <td>.50 1.10 .45 .60</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Dull & Cool Thursday 1<u>st</u> Oct / 08</td> <td>Men worked at potatoes I went to Mr Holborn's in Morning, and to Bradwins McIntyre's in Afternoon had dinner at Holborn's and then came home. Ticket .20</td> <td></td> <td>.20</td> </tr> <tr> <td>brought 2 heifers from Tom Pd Will up to date.</td> <td>Friday 2<u>nd</u> fine</td> <td>I went up to Toms and got two heifers. shipped E.P. Rosebud 5<u>th</u> & Belles Leader to Geo T Robertson Wingham Price $250<u>00</u> he still owes me $240. Pd me $10<u>00</u> at London I wired H.C. Jewett. 50<u>c</u> Paid Will his account up to date $54<u>03</u></td> <td></td> <td>.50 54<u>03</u></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Saturday 3<u>rd</u> fine</td> <td>We finished potatoes and fixed wire fence between rape & Turnips.</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Sunday 4<u>th</u> fine</td> <td>Mary. Jennie Marguerite & I went to Church in Morning Children & I to S.S. <s>Marge</s> Jennie & I in Evening. col. 2<u>00</u> ,20</td> <td></td> <td><s>2</s> .20</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Monday 5<u>th</u> fine</td> <td>I went to East Aurora for Sheep & bgt 54 head 53 ewes & lambs & 1 ram a 2.37 Each</td> <td></td> <td>378<u>00</u></td> </tr> <table> https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/f3821d2777607670c5d44b7f0cf06bf1.pdf 61a35b053f3ccc2c84028d80545d53ac Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. 582 <table> <tr> <td></td> <td>Tuesday. Oct 6<u>th</u> fine</td> <td>We stayed last night at the Roycraft inn & found it very Comfortable pd bill for room & breakfast $1<u>50</u> <s>dinner</s> supper at Ea. 25 pre-paid freight $28<u>00</u></td> <td></td> <td>.25 1.50 28.</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Wensday 7<u>th</u> fine</td> <td>I left East Aurora at 130 am this morning & passed Customs & left Bridgeburgh at. 11 30 P.M. tonight</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td> X</td> <td>Thursday 8<u>th</u> Showery</td> <td>I arrived home at 3. PM. found all well & the Sheep stood the Jurney very fairly. E.P. Mayflower 6 had C.C. by E.P.R 3rd</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Friday 9<u>th</u> fine</td> <td><s>I went</s> Wil Finished plowing stubble land 2<u>nd</u> time. W.B. & I went Ship E.P. Pride 4<u>th</u> to Henry W. Fuller <s>And</s> Peepabun, Ont. Arthur Station., C.P.R.</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Saturday 10<u>th</u> Dull</td> <td>Will trimmed Sheep I went to Hendersons to see Sheep. then Tom Came and took 17 Ewe lambs to feed for a Year & keep in better shape than his are this Year for $4<u>50</u> & he gets Wool. he Keeps his own Ewe lambs for breeders & if I want them next Year will have to pay same for this lot. & he also got two Ewes. I Pd Mr Stewart $20<u>00</u> on Account & sent $8<u>50</u> to record magnificent</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <table> https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/1334101953d12591ffe40b696a240ef5.pdf ea5380033962394972f644ad2084e92b Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. 583 Treatment for Impaction of bowels in horses. when lying down look at their side when standing paws & acts like colic. Treatment quart Raw Linseed every twelve hours along with restal injections to cause free Evacuations of the bowel, to subdue pain while oil is acting one-half-ounce doses of fluid Extract of Cannibas indica may be given Every 3 or 4 hrs in a small quantity of oil where stoppage is due to gut tie or similar conditions death will surely ensue <table> <tr> <td>W Batty 1 pr shoes 4<u>00</u>.</td> <td>Oct. 10<u>th</u> / 08 contd</td> <td>pd. J.L. S. Ac. $110<u>00</u> W. Batty 1 pr shoes $4<u>50</u> attended Insurance meeting got shoes mended .55 .40 bal. on shoes. .50 got 5 Ewes from Toms that were there pasturing</td> <td></td> <td>110<u>00</u> 4.50 .55 .40 .50</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Sunday 11<u>th</u> Dull</td> <td>Aunt.J. Mary E. Baby & I went to Church in morning Children to S.S. and Mary. J. & I to Church in Evening Col. 1<u>00</u></td> <td></td> <td>1.00</td> </tr> <tr> <td>X</td> <td>Monday 12<u>th</u> fine</td> <td>Witch of Benton had C. Calf by E.P. Ringleader 3rd Will trimmed Sheep W.B. & I took twelve Ewes to Geo Hendersons & brought back 6 Ewes & two lambs. Lambs weighed 104 & 106 I went to town bgt Nails & putty $1<u>18</u> <s>Tuesday 13<u>th</u></s> I sent. $8<u>50</u> to Chas Gray to record magnificent. pd. $20<u>00</u> on account to Mr Stewart paid J. Henderson $41<u>00</u> to for beef ring steer. Pd Printers O.R. Wallace Ac. $8<u>85</u></td> <td></td> <td>1.18 8.50 20.00 41.00 8.85</td> </tr> <table> https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/84c276fe620e4ebdec7c118b638af3e6.pdf 2c6503e5e6f98ab70b4d39454c82f12a Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. 584 Members Angus Society 1904 <table> <tr> <td>Jas Bowman</td> <td>Guelph</td> </tr> <tr> <td>S Young</td> <td>Guelph</td> </tr> <tr> <td>A McKinnon</td> <td>hillsburgh</td> </tr> <tr> <td>P Thompson</td> <td>"</td> </tr> <tr> <td>A.J. Thompson</td> <td>"</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Geo Davis</td> <td>Alton</td> </tr> <tr> <td>J.W. Burt</td> <td>Conningsby</td> </tr> <tr> <td>R Murdock</td> <td>Gordonville</td> </tr> <tr> <td>W Hall</td> <td>Washington</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Jas Sharp</td> <td>Rockside</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Jno Eldridge</td> <td>Hepworth</td> </tr> <tr> <td>F.J. Colyar</td> <td>Welwin Assa</td> </tr> <tr> <td>T. Robinson</td> <td>Dunsford</td> </tr> <tr> <td>J J Bell</td> <td>Waverly</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Jno Hodgson</td> <td>Mindemoya</td> </tr> <table> __________________________________________________________ <table> <tr> <td>Oct. 14<u>th</u> / 08. fine</td> <td>We prepared car & to ship stock. Two pigs Came from D.C. Flatt. 1 from Dougelles & sons Mitchell & Ram from Jno Mountains Flatts. Exp. 3<u>00</u> Douglas $1<u>35</u> Jno Mountains 1<u>00</u> We are ready to Ship Car tomorrow.</td> <table> <tr> <td>Bull to Hon. W. Clifford Austin </td> <td>$200</td> </tr> <tr> <td><u>Freight</u></td> <td><u>15.50</u> </td> </tr> <tr> <td>10 Ewes & 2 Rams to Geo. Patterson Brandon @ 25. = 275<u>00</u></td> <td>275.</td> </tr> <tr> <td>5 Ewes & 1 ram @ $15 = 240</td> <td>240</td> </tr> <tr> <td><u>Freight & Feed 27 head @ $3<u>20</u></u></td> <td><u>$640</u></td> </tr> <tr> <td>4 Ewes & 1 ram to <s>Jos Rye Edeze Daugh P.O. Alton</s> Mr Watkins & son Old Alta At $20 = $100<u>00</u></td> <td>100</td> </tr> <tr> <td><u>Freight & Feed $21<u>00</u></u></td> <td><u>21.</u></td> <tr> <td>Four Ewes to Jos Rye & son at $25<u>00</u> $100<u>00</u></td> <td>100</td> </tr> <tr> <td><u>Freight & Feed 17.60</u></td> <td><u>17.60</u></td> </tr> <tr> <td>1 Ram & 1 Ewe to Chas Ries at R. 30<u>00</u> Ewe. 20 = 50<u>00</u></td> <td>50</td> </tr> <tr> <td><u>Charges. $8.80</u></td> <td><u>8.80</u></td> </tr> <tr> <td>Two Cattle to C.C. Ellett at. 350<u>00</u> settled by notes</td> <td>350</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Charges Freight & feed</td> <td>33.00</td> </tr> <table> https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/39c6211ace3529b7ba689c88cd7c80e6.pdf 3ec689cb84d77853c971bed63031df54 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. 585 {typed article from newspaper} How Old Are You? One day there came to the court of a king a gray-haired professor, who amused the king greatly. He told the monarch a number of things he never knew before, and the king was delighted. But finally he came to a point where the ruler wanted to know the age of the professor, so he thought of a mathematical problem. "Ahem!" said the king ; "I have an interesting sum for you; it is a trial in mental arithmatic. Think of the number of the month of your birth." Now the professor was sixty years old and had been born two days before Christmas so he thought of twelve, December being the twelfth month. "Yes," said the professor. "Multiply it by two," said the king. "Yes," "Add five." "Yes," answered the professor, doing so. " Now mulitply by fifty." "Yes." "Add your age." "Yes." "Subtract 365." "Yes." "Add 115." "Yes." "And now," said the king, "might I ask what the result is?" "Twelve hundred and sixty," replied the professor, wonderingly "Thank you," was the king's response. "So you wre born in December, sixty years go, eh? "Why, how in the world do you know?" replied the professor. "Why," replied the king, "from your answer 1260." "The month of your birth was the twelfth, and the last two figures give your age." "Ha, ha, ha!" laughed the professor. "Capital idea! I'll try it on the next person. It's a polite way of finding out people's ages." --Watchman. <table> <tr> <td>Oct. 15 / 08</td> <td>I got pigs fro W H Durham Islington. for J.B. McGregor Charges $1<u>90</u> pr of Turkeys for J. Batty. $7<u>70</u> from W.E. Wright Glanworth Two pigs from D.C. Flatt Charges $3<u>00</u>, Hog from Douglas & sons for Jos Rye Charges $1<u>35</u> Ram from Jno Mountain I returned him & pd 41<u>c</u> I Prepaid Freight on Car to Edmonton. 104. Stops 7<u>00</u> $14<u>00</u> for Will to use on way. bg 4 bales of hay 90 u @ 70c bgt. 6 bales straw at 50<u>c</u></td> <td> $121<u>00</u> 14<u>00</u></td> <td>1<u>90</u> 7<u>70</u> 300. 1.35 1.<u>00</u> .41 2.52 3.00</td> <table> https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/56469a6844089b4d85b2faae94305a0d.pdf 10f22dd38535191dfbbce30ed3482ce6 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. 590 <table> <tr> <td>1899 Horses</td> <td></td> <td>1900 Horses</td> <td></td> <td>Apr 15 / 04 1904</td> <td></td> </tr><tr> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td>E.P. Quality</td> <td>125</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Queen</td> <td>17<s>8 7</s>5</td> <td>Queen</td> <td>150</td> <td>Queen</td> <td>200</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Nell.</td> <td>75</td> <td>Nell.</td> <td>75</td> <td>Nell</td> <td>75</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Princess</td> <td>100</td> <td>Princess</td> <td>250</td> <td>Princess</td> <td>300</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Tory.</td> <td>125</td> <td>Tory</td> <td>75</td> <td>Prince of E.P.</td> <td>300</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Nell</td> <td>75</td> <td>Bob</td> <td>60</td> <td>E.P. Queen</td> <td>200</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Bob</td> <td>50</td> <td>bes</td> <td>60</td> <td>Bes</td> <td>125</td> </tr> <tr> <td>bes</td> <td>35</td> <td></td> <td>$670</td> <td></td> <td>$13.25</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>725 725</td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td>April 15 / 1904</td> </tr> <table> <table> <tr> <td>Cattle {1899}</td> <td></td> <td>Cattle {1900}</td> <td></td> <td></td> <tr> <td></td> <td></td> <td>Kyma 3<u>rd</u></td> <td>125.</td> <td>all gone</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Kyma</td> <td><s>125</s> 125</td> <td>Kyma Tweedhill</td> <td>150</td> <td>all gone</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Kyma 3rd</td> <td><s>125</s> 125</td> <td>Bell.</td> <td>150</td> <td>all gone</td> </tr> <tr> <td>K. Tweedhill</td> <td>150</td> <td>Kyma 4<u>th</u></td> <td>125</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>Bell</td> <td>125.</td> <td>" 5<u>th</u></td> <td>125</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>Kyma "</td> <td>125</td> <td> " 6<u>th</u></td> <td>50</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>" 5</td> <td>120</td> <td>" 8th</td> <td>100</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>" 6th & Calf</td> <td>100</td> <td>E.P. Bell</td> <td>125</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>" 7th</td> <td>75</td> <td>" " 2nd</td> <td>125</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>" 8<u>th</u></td> <td>75</td> <td>" " 3<u>rd</u></td> <td>100</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>E.P. Bell.</td> <td>100</td> <td>E.P. May</td> <td>125</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>E.P. " 2nd</td> <td>75</td> <td>E.P. May 2<u>nd</u></td> <td>75</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>E.P. " 3rd</td> <td>50</td> <td>Kyma 10<u>th</u></td> <td>60</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>E.P. Mayfl.</td> <td>100</td> <td>Kyma 11<u>th</u></td> <td>30</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>E.P. "</td> <td>25</td> <td>Lass of Tweedhill</td> <td>100</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>No 1</td> <td>125</td> <td>Bowmans no 1 Bull & steer</td> <td>125</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>Kymas H.</td> <td>150</td> <td>Kymas Heir</td> <td>200</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>K. 3rds Calf</td> <td>150</td> <td>Bell's Calf</td> <td>75</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>No 1s "</td> <td>25</td> <td>E.P. Bell's Calf</td> <td>60</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>Fat Heifer</td> <td>75</td> <td>No 1s Calf.</td> <td>08</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>" "</td> <td>70</td> <td>Kyma Tweedhill C</td> <td>40</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>Lady 'sC</td> <td>55</td> <td>Duke of Erin.</td> <td>90</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>Rose</td> <td>50</td> <td>Steer</td> <td>25</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>Emylin</td> <td>40</td> <td>Rose & C.</td> <td>50</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>E.P. {Stamp? Star of?}</td> <td><u>140</u></td> <td>Lady</td> <td>50</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>2030 2030</td> <td></td> <td>2298</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td></td> <td>Emyline</td> <td><u>30</u></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td>2328 2328</td> <td></td> </tr> <table> <table> <tr> <td>Sheep (1899}</td> <td></td> <td>Sheep {1900}</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td></td> <td>9 S. Ewes</td> <td>72.</td> </tr> <tr> <td>2. 4 S. Dr. Ewes</td> <td>40.00</td> <td>1 Suffolk ram</td> <td>05</td> </tr> <tr> <td>2 2 " " " </td> <td>35</td> <td>6 Dorset Ewes</td> <td>75</td> </tr> <tr> <td>2 1 " " "</td> <td>30</td> <td>1 " " </td> <td>07</td> </tr> <tr> <td>1.2 se " " " " N.P.</td> <td>30</td> <td>1 " " </td> <td>16</td> </tr> <tr> <td>3 rams.</td> <td>30</td> <td>1 wether - </td> <td>07</td> </tr> <tr> <td>3 G. Ewes</td> <td>25 <u>190</u></td> <td>1 grade Ewe. {89?}</td> <td>07</td> </tr> <tr> <td>190</td> <td>2845</td> <td>5 Dorset rams</td> <td><u>50</u></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td></td> <td>$229 <u>229</u></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td>3227</td> </tr> <table> https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/c73580784d0c012573c8e034e2c7e047.pdf 5e9da272442b0f1b18f132b2aefafdca Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. 591 <table> <tr> <td>Old Pride</td> <td><s>40</s> 40</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Pride of Powrie 11th</td> <td>200</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Belle of D 2nd</td> <td>225</td> </tr> <tr> <td>E.P. Mayflower</td> <td>200</td> </tr> <tr> <td>E.{Purness?} no 1</td> <td>150</td> </tr> <tr> <td>E.P. Belle 5<u>th</u></td> <td>150</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Rose.</td> <td><s>50</s></td> </tr> <tr> <td>E.P. Belle 4</td> <td>175</td> </tr> <tr> <td>E.P. Kyma 6<u>th</u></td> <td>175</td> </tr> <tr> <td>E.P. Kyma 11<u>th</u></td> <td>200</td> </tr> <tr> <td>E.P. Belle 2<u>nd</u></td> <td>175</td> </tr> <tr> <td>E.P. Kyma 4th</td> <td>175</td> </tr> <tr> <td>E.P. Mayflower 2nd</td> <td>250</td> </tr> <tr> <td>E.P. Belle 3rd</td> <td>200</td> </tr> <tr> <td>E.P. Belle</td> <td>150</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Bull Calves</td> <td>700</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Cow "</td> <td>500</td> </tr> <tr> <td>1 Yr heifers</td> <td>450</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Witch of Mote.</td> <td>100</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Grades 2 heifers.</td> <td>$55</td> </tr> <tr> <td>1 Yr Bulls</td> <td><u>200</u></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>4515 4515</td> </tr> <table> <table> <tr> <td><s>S Sheep</s></td> <td><s>250</s></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>{S?}Sheep</td> <td>230</td> <td>230</td> </tr> <tr> <td>{Hu?}</td> <td></td> <td>20</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Hay</td> <td>210</td> <td>210</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Wheat</td> <td>100</td> <td>100</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Barley</td> <td>60</td> <td>60</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Oats.</td> <td>80</td> <td>80</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Rye & Peas</td> <td>60</td> <td></td> </tr> <table> Douglas Martin. St Marys Ont wants Young Angus Bull Offered E.P. King & E.P. Rosador for ans mch 26 / 05 $175<u>00</u> https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/2ff08665285c6d94baf4e9c8095a392a.pdf 5e2f038ca0d55b3822679dd61bacd41c Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. 592 Apr 2nd 1899 1899. $ C. Implements <table> <tr> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td>1 weight {found?} 3227.</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>wagon.</td> <td>30</td> <td>Stoves</td> <td><s>wag</s> Wagon</td> <td>30</td> </tr> <tr> <td>wagon..</td> <td>25</td> <td>Organ & Music</td> <td>wagon</td> <td>20</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Buggy</td> <td>30</td> <td>Sewing Machines</td> <td>Buggy</td> <td>30</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Barrow</td> <td>01</td> <td>Tables</td> <td>Barrow</td> <td>01</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Cultivator</td> <td>18</td> <td>Music table</td> <td>Cultivator</td> <td>18</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Rake</td> <td>05</td> <td>Sofa</td> <td>rake</td> <td>05</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Binder</td> <td>97</td> <td>5 large Chairs</td> <td>Binder</td> <td>97</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>05</td> <td>9 Common "</td> <td>Cutter</td> <td>05.</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Mower</td> <td>10</td> <td>What-not</td> <td>Mower</td> <td>10</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Plows.</td> <td>8</td> <td>Rocking-Chairs</td> <td>Plows</td> <td>08</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Harrows</td> <td>7</td> <td>Bedroom Suite.</td> <td>Harrows</td> <td>07</td> </tr> <tr> <td>P. Harvester</td> <td>5</td> <td>" "</td> <td>P. Harvester</td> <td>05</td> </tr> <tr> <td>forks</td> <td>3</td> <td>Bedsteads</td> <td>forks</td> <td>03</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Shovels</td> <td>2</td> <td>Lamps</td> <td>Shovels</td> <td>02</td> </tr> <tr> <td>bags.</td> <td>7</td> <td>Chamber Sets.</td> <td>bags</td> <td>07</td> </tr> <tr> <td>scuffler</td> <td>5</td> <td>Books</td> <td>scuffler</td> <td>05</td> </tr> <tr> <td>racks</td> <td>3</td> <td>Lounge</td> <td>racks</td> <td>03</td> </tr> <tr> <td>C. box</td> <td>2</td> <td>Clock</td> <td>C box</td> <td>02</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Sundries</td> <td>10</td> <td>Pictures</td> <td>sundries</td> <td>10</td> </tr> <tr> <td>pulper</td> <td>9</td> <td>Large Box.</td> <td>Pulper</td> <td>09</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Cart & bl</td> <td>3</td> <td>Cupboards</td> <td>Cart & bl</td> <td>03</td> </tr> <tr> <td>weeder.</td> <td>7</td> <td>Small Stands</td> <td>weeder</td> <td>07</td> </tr> <tr> <td>9 Plow</td> <td>10</td> <td>Curtains</td> <td>9 Plow</td> <td>10</td> </tr> <tr> <td>S. drill</td> <td>23</td> <td>Dishes</td> <td>S drill</td> <td>23</td> </tr> <tr> <td>roller</td> <td>14</td> <td>Small things in kitchen</td> <td>roller</td> <td>14</td> </tr> <tr> <td>sleigh</td> <td>13</td> <td>Preserve Jars</td> <td>sleigh</td> <td>13</td> </tr> <tr> <td>C & saws</td> <td>4</td> <td>Milk pans</td> <td>C & saws</td> <td>04</td> </tr> <tr> <td>augers & bits</td> <td>1</td> <td>Jewelry.</td> <td>augers & bits</td> <td>1</td> </tr> <tr> <td>f mill</td> <td>8</td> <td>Cream Crock</td> <td>f mill</td> <td>08</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Harness</td> <td>26</td> <td>Silver Ware</td> <td>Harness</td> <td>26</td> </tr> <tr> <td>halters:</td> <td>4</td> <td>Table Cloths</td> <td>Halters</td> <td>04</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>296 296</td> <td>Violin</td> <td>2 sower</td> <td>08</td> </tr> <tr> <td>__</td> <td></td> <td>Carpet. less 8 %</td> <td></td> <td>398<u><u><u> - 31 =367 367</u></u></u></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>& =</td> <td>Mats.</td> <td>Hay</td> <td>.60</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td></td> <td>Boots & Shoes</td> <td>straw</td> <td>17</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td></td> <td>Beds & Bed Clo.</td> <td>Oats.</td> <td>.75</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td></td> <td>Towels</td> <td>wheat</td> <td>54</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td></td> <td>Robe</td> <td>rye</td> <td>12</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td></td> <td>Weaving Clothes</td> <td>Bran</td> <td>04</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td></td> <td>Washing-machine & wringer</td> <td>Marys Lamps</td> <td><u>06</u></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td></td> <td>Baskets.</td> <td></td> <td>168 <u>168</u></td> </tr><tr> <td></td> <td></td> <td>1900</td> <td></td> <td>3762</td> </tr><tr> <td></td> <td></td> <td>Total furniture</td> <td></td> <td><u>310</u></td> </tr><tr> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td>Total</td> <td>407240</td> </tr><tr> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td>310-4{6?}</td> <td></td> </tr> <table> https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/d7aa9373f773013f1caa71f23d0a6be4.pdf b64a5dba33e8953b695dad302ec55106 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. 593 <table> <tr> <td>Feb 1904 Wm Young wants Am Angus Cow Perryboro Harriford PQ</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Adam A. Smith St Marys wants a stallion</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Feb. 10 / 04 Priced Prince Robert Liddle Dunboyne wants Clide Colt</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Clide Colt Feb. 19 / 04 E. Chapin Waterford</td> </tr> <tr> <td>B Van Blarecom & Norham, P O.Ont. Wants Clide Colt. Feb 23 / 04</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Moses Croft Bridgeport has Clover. Thrasher</td> </tr> <tr> <td>J.F. Agee Mch. 12 / 04 Whitesville Mo wants Suffolk sheep</td> </tr> <tr> <td>M<u>ch</u> 9 / 04 offer Bulls 1.25 up Cows 200 up Wm Alex Thompson Esq. Gananoque Ont. writes for Angus bull</td> </tr> <tr> <td>offer Queen 400 filly 2 yr 350 D. Bartlett and Son Smithville Ont writes for Clide mare. Mch 5 / 04</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Mar 28 / 04 Geo. Feuner Warwick. Watford on G.T.R. is Station wants to start a herd</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Apr 2 / 04 offered Shearling ewes & ram at 15 to 25 W.S. Lanning. M.D. Hicksville. Ohio wants to start a flock of Suffolks</td> </tr> <tr> <td>May 26 / 04 Elmer C. Towne East Doves Maine U S. wants Angus Yearling Bulls & Heifers</td> </tr> <table> https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/0bba62593137ec3f41633f77170ca20b.pdf f285b3c7430c15ee488df75fbeb1ba0d Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. 594 Totals for 1900 Apr 2nd <table> <tr> <td>Wheat</td> <td>Live Stock & Implements</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>Barley</td> <td>and Furniture</td> <td>4072.40</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>Oats</td> <td>amount W.R.B. Account</td> <td>2751.42</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>Peas</td> <td>Int on W.R.B. ac</td> <td>133.18</td> <td>.</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Hay</td> <td>money invested in farm. </td> <td>2000.00</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>Straw</td> <td>improvements</td> <td>1000.00</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>Chop.</td> <td>bal. due from W.R.B. on Cattle</td> <td>112.50</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>Rye.</td> <td>J. Batty account</td> <td><u>192.77</u></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>potatoes</td> <td></td> <td>10262.27</td> <td>10262.27</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Turnips</td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>Henfeed</td> <td>Liabilities</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>Mangels</td> <td>Int. to R. Hamilton</td> <td>200.00</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>Apples</td> <td>Stove</td> <td>40.00</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>O.A.C. note</td> <td><u>70.00</u></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td></td> <td>other accounts</td> <td>33.45</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td></td> <td>Century fund.</td> <td><u>25.00</u></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td></td> <td>368.45</td> <td><u>368.45</u></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td></td> <td>Total for Apr 2<u>nd</u> 1900</td> <td>$9893.82</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td></td> <td>Total for Apr. 1899.</td> <td><u>9265.32</u></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td></td> <td>" increase for 1900</td> <td>$628.50</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Ap 15 / 02</td> <td>Amt of Acct.</td> <td>3352.13</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>with W.R. Bowman</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>June. 20 / 06</td> <td>Amount of W.R.B's Acct </td> <td>$5778.58</td> <td></td> </tr> <table> <table> <tr> <td>Jno Warren Acton Shorthord Breeder wants Suffolk Sheep</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Jno Eldridge Hepworth Station & P.O: wants an Angus Bull</td> </tr> <tr> <td>George Paffy. Squamish B.C. Wants an Angus Bull.</td> </tr> <tr> <td>S.W. Fixmer <s>{Sagounery?}</s> Harper Iowa Gallow up & Clides</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Jn. Jno. Neilson Scarboro P.O. Ont. "Angus Breeder" </td> </tr> <table> https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/293c156e44e0dca85b7d268d7571a967.pdf e4bdbe7d4cd9035966729e1f7435ee51 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. 595 <table> <tr> <td>W.J. Little Paris wants. Danbeney oats Ans Mch. 14 / 03.</td> </tr> <tr> <td>John Clark Esq. Box 23. Meaford Ont wants. M. Bantey. ans. Mch 14 / 03</td> </tr> <tr> <td>John Wilson Box 25. Beeton wants to hire till Jan 1st.</td> </tr> <tr> <td>G.H. Hawden B.C. has Suffolk ram bgt from us by A.P. Westervelt sep. 1903. Bowman's {Acct?}</td> </tr> <tr> <td>A.D. McCannel. Carstairs Alta has Charming Queen of Elm Park </td> </tr> <tr> <td>Jas. Wells Tiverton P.O. Kincardine. Station, recd $1<u>54</u> for 1 bg pearl of savoy potatoes. May 14<u>th</u> 1903</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Alder P. Elderkiss Maccau Nova Scotia</td> </tr> <tr> <td>James Gaunt White Church P.O. Ont.</td> </tr> <tr> <td>H.A. Sutherland. D.V. & V.S. Main Street Ashtabula Ohio Clides offered Two at 5000 each</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Henry Grieve Esq. Saltcoats. Assa bgt Abra's Cattle</td> </tr> <table> https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/1e4fbc1d8c1d5ed6b8899dd03cc23de0.pdf 6d0feaa1556d4bde7b5b69fd38c97724 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. 596 <table> <tr> <td>ans Feb 24th / 03 Mr Wm Albra Blair wants Angus Cattle</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Feb 4 / 03 Henry Baird Birnam, P.O. Ont. wants Clide mares ans. 2.450. P. 600. Filly 250.</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Ans Mch 10 / 03. H.H. Clark Alloa Ont wants heavy mares & Suffolk sheep</td> </tr> <tr> <td>ans Mch 11 / 03 John Morton Esq Lacombe, Alta wants big coarse Angus Bull</td> </tr> <tr> <td>ans Mch 11 / 03 Samuel H Murdin Goldstone Man wants. Angus Bull</td> </tr> <tr> <td>ans. Mch 12 / 03 John G. Clark Burwell Road Ont Wants a cheap,blemished Clide mare offered filly</td> </tr> <tr> <td>E.D. Tillson Estate Ltd Tillsonburg Ont wants to found Angus herd ans Mch 12 / 03</td> </tr> <tr> <td>ans Mch 14 / 03 A.G. Smillie Hensall Ont wants Danbeney Oats</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Apt 4 / 06 S.W. Edwards Watford Ont wants Stallion</td> </tr> <table> https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/4ff552db280634c6bde909f26e8149cd.pdf 03ad0c09e8df03ba2d038aecc9719937 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. 597 <table> <tr> <td>ans Jan 14 / 03 Geo Bainard. Hargrave Man P.A. bull & heifer</td> </tr> <tr> <td>ans Jan 14 / 03 John Rea Russell Man P.A. Bull & Carload grade heifers</td> </tr> <tr> <td>ans Jan 14 / 03 M Anderson Slocum Junc<u>t</u> B.C. wants a b.C. 4 mos old</td> </tr> <tr> <td>ans Jan 14 / 03 <s>Pheasant Forks</s> H. Q. Stilborn Pheasant Forks Man wants big P.A. Bull calf</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Ans Jan 15 / 03 John Henderson La <s>Riviere</s> Riviere Man wants P.A. Bull</td> </tr> <tr> <td>W.G. Lowes Bosworth Ont Refund of</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Harry Nicholson Mt Forest</td> </tr> <tr> <td>E.A. August Bates Manitoba Hornings Mills Ont</td> </tr> <tr> <td>G. Carter Son Co St Marys Ont Seedsmen</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Geroge Laithwaite Goderich wants to start a herd, but thinks cattle high priced</td> </tr> <tr> <td>R. Norton Crane O.A.C. 183. Pavet St Montreal</td> </tr> <table> https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/6925574df57856ae775841d644b0e0ea.pdf bd4ddd777bea3bd84fb1df731f5969c8 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. 598 Mary Bowman, aged 3 yrs. Once <s>U</s> are us a little boy if culy hay pesant eye. A boy it always told & tufe are never never tells a wi and pie totted off to cool the children all and cy air goes the culy haded boy at never never tells a wie Adresses. <table> <tr> <td>Polled Angus, G.C. Young Rivard Corner P. Quebec</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Dec 4 / 02 Dr. Witt S. Belden Esq Benson Vermont U S wants Suffolk Sheep</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Dec 5 / 02 Robert Hamilton Gesto Ont wants Angus bull</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Dec. 29 / 02 <s>De. Witt S. Belden</s> John Thomas Esq. Lowville PO Halton. Co. wants a P.A. Bull</td> </tr> <tr> <td>J.W. Shoemaker. Berlin wants Danbeney Oats</td> </tr> <tr> <td>C. Guman Giroux PO Manitoba</td> </tr> <tr> <td>ans Jan 15 / 03 Richard Keating Russell Man P.A. Bull</td> </tr> <tr> <td>ans Jan 15 / 02 Wm Winchester Moose Jaw Assa</td> </tr> <table> https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/c5bfe11acdf88e6f34bcec686c94923c.pdf f88ffc2b5c7928fda7ef715b1781cda4 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. 599 Adresses <table> <tr> <td>James Findley. Corner. Lock St & Aberdeen ave. Slate Felt & Iron roofer Hamilton</td> </tr> <tr> <td>J.R. McLeod esq C.N. Railway Co Port Arthur</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Wm Borthwick Findlay P.O. Manitoba</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Geo. W. Beebe Agassiz B.C. sent Photo to Make Magic Lantern Views for Institute work.</td> </tr> <tr> <td>A.S. Dedrick Esq. Erie View Ont. wants 8 bu Danbeney Oats</td> </tr> <tr> <td>H.P. Brown 310 Central Avenue Great Falls Montana</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Napier Laudale Factor Aberlour Scotland</td> </tr> <tr> <td>R.B. Greig Colliege of Science New Castle on Tyne England</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Sheep.W.P. & G King Oakwood Ont</td> </tr> <tr> <td>July 30 / 04 T.B. Miller Esq. Box 339. London Ont. Dary man wants an Angus Bull</td> </tr> <table> https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/3f3c7417457cdcba3245d72e62aa8070.pdf b3005a416d3b9357f7740a673434b80c Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. 600 <table> <tr> <td>Charlie German. P.O. Box 1247 Winnipeg Man</td> </tr> <tr> <td>May 3 / 04 Alex W Beattie Esq Blair Ont wants Angus Bull</td> </tr> <tr> <td>James Dowald Esq. Newlands Fintray Aberdeen shire Scotland</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Henry W. Fuller Box 29 Arthur Ont. bgt Mr Bells old bull. Rory of Brandon</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Dec 16 / 04 George Grub <s>wants</s> Demerton P.O. Ont. Angus Cow in calf</td> </tr> <tr> <td>George Smith. The Benny Farm Montreal West Que</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Died Nov / 05 Jas Hazelton Esq Hazeldean Farm Kirkton PO St Marys Stn G 2.R. Ont</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Jan 2 / 05 Frank Ruttie Wilksport. Ont. wants to Exchange Stewart bull for Cow</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Jan 25 / 05 E.G. Van Wagner Stoney Creek wants a bull calf 1 week old Cheap</td> </tr> <tr> <td>C. Becker Clifford Ont 24 / 05 Stallion Colt.</td> </tr> <tr> <td>James Jeffery. Arthur Ont wants Angus Bull. Apr 7 / 06</td> </tr> <table> https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/7d0ba3cb9e457876e1c0058787b48adc.pdf 1916c166bd871d1f351415205955e060 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. {Article from newspaper or magazine} The Secret of Peace and Strength. Suppose that the Christian life, in its daily manifestation, should come to be marked and known by simplicity and happiness. Suppose that the followers of Jesus should really escape bondages to the evil spirits of avarice and luxury which infest and torment so much of our complicated, tangled, artificial modern life. Suppose that instead of increasing their wants and their desires, instead of loading themselves down on life's journey with so many bags and parcels and boxes of superfluous luggage and bric-a-brac that they are forced to sit down by the roadside and gasp for breath; instead of wearing themselves out in the dusty ways of ostentation and vain show, or embittering their hearts because they cannot succeed in getting into the weary race of wealth and fashion -- suppose instead of all this they should turn to quiet ways, lowly pleasures, pure and simple joys, "plain living and high thinking." Suppose they should truly find and show their happiness in the knowledge that God loves them and Christ died for them and heaven is sure, and so set their hearts free to rejoice in life's common mercies-- the light of the sun, the blue of the sky, the splendour of the sea, the peace of the everlasting hills, the song of the birds, the sweetness of flowers, the wholesome savor of good food, the delights of action and motion, the refreshment of sleep, the charm of music, the blessings of human love and friendship --rejoice in all these without fear or misgiving, because they come from God, and because Christ has sanctified them all by his presence and touch -- suppose, I say, that such a revival of the joy of living in Christ and working for Christ should silently sweep over the Church in the twentieth century. What would happen? Great would be the peace of her children. Greater still would be their power. {Sepia Pictures of 3 Clydesfale horses dark in colour, all with white faces and legs --top one facing left, , right-side one facing left with man holding bridle--left-side one facing right} Marcellus. Hiawatha. Baron's Pride. Three of the most noted Clydesdale horses in Scotland to-day. Note the strong hocks, flinty bone, silky feather, springy pasterns, and large open hoof-heads. (Courtesy of No-West Farn {cut off} Thos. A. Chisholm Dunkeld Ont Apr 18 / 06 wants Clyde Stallion https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/5b6917e7ae47c79c1dc29f2ff8149fc6.pdf ac58bbd6d1d6ac7bc5fb879851e7cc59 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. {Page from THE DUNDEE ADVERTISER, THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 19, 1903. AGRICULTURAL AFFAIRS, PERTH SALE OF ABERDEEN-ANGUS BULLS, LARGE COMPANY OF BUYERS, RECORD PRICE FOR A BULL.} https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/548480e92c04c35199fc3f70fc9b9230.pdf 7d927640ecf845ff8e9652afcf96664f Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. 1. {last column of page on Aberdeen Angus bull sale from The Dundee Advertiser February 19, 1903} 2. {Article What to Teach Your Daughter.} Teach her that one hundred cents make a dollar. Teach her to wear a simple muslin dress and to wear it like a queen. Teach her her how to sew on buttons, darn stockings and mend gloves. Teach her to dress for health and comfort as well as for appearance. Teach her to arrange the parlor and the library. Teach her to love and to cultivate flowers. Teach her to say no and mean it: and to say yes and stick to it. Teach her to have nothing to do with intemperate and dissolute young men. Teach her to pay regard to the character of those she would associate with and not to how much money they have. Teach her to have a place for everything and to put everything in its place. Teach her that music is an elevating and delightful accomplishment and should not be neglected if there is money enough to give her instruction in it. Teach her that the more she lives within her income the more she will save and the further away she will keep from privation when reverses come. Teach her to take advantage of every opportunity for reading, selecting such books as will give her suitable mental training and practical information for a good and useful life. Teach her that modesty is the most attractive of all qualities, and that loud talking or laughter in public not only disgusts everybody that hears it, but will eventually destroy her self respect. Teach her a high sense of personal dignity, so that she may regard familiarity of touch or speech as an unpardonable affront to her womanhood. <table> <tr> <td>B & W. Rib. 39 N plate 54{?} + 1684 1/2 + 735 =1649 N.Y. Chuck 189</td> </tr> <tr> <td>B. & W. Flask <u>23</u>c Round Pump Co. $84.28c <u>92</u>c = 121 1/2 + 8 1/2 = $9.72 Loin 97 X 25 =485 14.55 + 92 = 25.1 K F 18 <u>lb</u> 45c Total </td> </tr> <tr> <td>White S. Rib 28 Plate .30 N.Y. Chuck 117 $10.97</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Flank {?} .70. Round 82 1/2 = 7.01 Loin 71 1/2 10.74 K. fat $18.40 + 10.97 = $29.42 X 2 = $58.84 + .95 = $59.79 38 X 2 = 76 + 19 = 95</td> </tr> <table> https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/008560c4f6fd1147a73ff209edbe2361.pdf ed81f329bffd5820393bb4c0366f1686 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. {Back cover of diary blue/green cloth with red cloth edges and spine} 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 Bowman Diary Collection Subject The topic of the resource 19th & 20th Century Rural Ontario Diaries Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource James Bowman 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 1886-1944 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 & 20th Century, Wellington County, Guelph, Ontario Table Of Contents A list of subunits of the resource. 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For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource James Bowman Diary, 1908 Part One Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource James Bowman Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Courtesy of Archival and Special Collections, University of Guelph Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource January 1 to October 15, 1908 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, Guelph, Ontario Date Created Date of creation of the resource. January 1, 1908 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>{For the period June 12, 1908 to July 20, 1908, while James Bowman is out west, and from September 1 to September 19 when James Bowman is in Toronto, the handwriting and style appears to be different from his e.g. lack of detail in entries, Wednesday or Wed. instead of his usual Wensday}</p> <p>541</p> <table> <tbody> <tr> <td>1</td> <td>Tuesday 31st Dec / 07</td> <td>W.B &amp; I did Chores and hauled one load of manure. Mr. Lowe Came in afternoon to see Cattle. Offered $20000 for E.P. Pride 3rd &amp; calf. but I could not see my way to part with her for that price.</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>Mother $100 <p></p> <p></p> X</td> <td>Wensday Jan 1st / 08</td> <td>W.B. &amp; I did Chores and I took Aunt Jennie and Mother to Town. M..J. took Aunt Jennie up to Tom's in Afternoon I went to Consolidated Sch Meeting. Col. McCrae was Elected Chairman. Mr Barker Chairman of Sch Management Com and I Chairman of Finance Mr. Buchanan of Van &amp; Trans We had quite a nice meeting <p></p> bred Witch of Benton to E.P. Ringleader 3.</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td> <p></p> 600</td> <td>Thursday 2nd Jan</td> <td>I took Jennie to Station in morning sold a cockerel $150 got Sch bag fixed 10c sent $125 to witness for ad &amp; sub. Pd Jennie $600 to get things for Mother. We went to Henderson's in Afternoon to visit and see the Stock. J. Henderson is to keep two cows and raise calves at same terms as Tom is. And if anything happens there Just runs same risk as grade Cattle.</td> <td>150</td> <td>.10 1.25 6.00</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Friday. Jan 3rd very fine</td> <td>I went to town in Morning Shipped two Cockerels to Jno Mountain. recd $170. got Money Order for $3750 for refund to F.M. Fixmer. Harper Iowa Pd. Penfolds AC $5000</td> <td>1.70</td> <td>3750 5000</td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>542</p> <table> <tbody> <tr> <td></td> <td>Sat Jan 4th 1908 dull &amp; damp</td> <td>We Chored &amp; sorted turnips in Morning and W. Cleaned sheep house in Afternoon &amp; I went to town, bgt stamps $2c pd Stewarts AC 50c bgt arms for Clothes line $135 got Legqings fixed. 20c</td> <td></td> <td>.52 .50 1.35 .20</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Sunday 5th fine</td> <td>Mary. M. E. Bessie &amp; I went to Church, heard Mr Crews on ."Forgetting". Children &amp; I went to S. S. Col. 50. 05. 03 .25 for Lesson book</td> <td></td> <td>.25 .50 .05 .03</td> </tr> <tr> <td> <p></p> <p></p> <p></p> X</td> <td>Monday 6th fine</td> <td>I took Children to School and went to vote. then. left cutter at Penfolds to be fixed, and painted W.B. Chored &amp; Cleaned box stalls all day. I sent $1000 to American Sheep Breeder and $300 to Accountant, National Records Ottawa. <p></p> E. P. Rosebud 2nd in Heat</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Tuesday 7th fair</td> <td>We Chored in Morning I went to town for Lumber to fix. Cows stalls. got 800 ft. at 15. =$1200 got Clothes Line arms fixed 20c Pd. Dr Reeds Ac. 2100Wensday Pd. Goldies AC</td> <td></td> <td>12.00 .20 21.00 41.85</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Wensday 8th fine</td> <td>we did Chores and took five heifers up to Roth's Hotel Pilkington &amp; met Mr Lowe &amp; he took them on. he is to keep them at $1400 per month. Had Ernest helping us. 3 heifers have been at Hendersons 1 1/2 months at 4 = $18</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Thursday 9th cold</td> <td>J. Webster hauled manure hardware 70c W.B. &amp; I Chored &amp; Put floors in two Stalls. I went to town in the Morning Pd Occomore $12000 on Furnace bal 12.75</td> <td></td> <td>.70 12000</td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>543</p> <table> <tbody> <tr> <td>Pd W. B $200 <p></p> <p>X</p> X</td> <td>Friday 10th Jan 1908 fair</td> <td>J.. hauled manure W.B. &amp; I Chored and &amp; laid floor in Stable <p>Proff Day &amp; Proff Wade Came out to look at Stock and we {?} gave them prices on Four females for $1400 Mayflower 3.400, Keepsake 3.400 Beauty 3rd 300. Beauty 4th 300</p> <p>we bred E.P. Keepsake to Lord Val 2nd time</p> " " E.P. Matilda 2nd to Ringleader 3rd 2nd time</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Saturday 11th fine</td> <td>J.w. Hauled Manure W.B. &amp; I Chored and I went to town got. Our Cutter home. Went to Insurance meeting in Afternoon and to Mrs Wm Aitchesons Funeral. I recd 500 from Ins Co Pd ins $612 Pd J, Henderson for Keeping Cattle. $1800 Recd. $1125 for grade heifer calf John Arthur Ransford Clinton Ont Angus Breeder R. Page Bronte. Ont wants Cheap Suffolk</td> <td>11.25</td> <td>612 19.00</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Sunday 12th Stormy</td> <td>Mary J. : Baby, Jennie &amp; I went to Church in Morning we all stayed at home the rest of the day Col. 50c</td> <td></td> <td>.50</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Monday 13th fine</td> <td>J.W. hauled manure W.B. &amp; I Chored I went to Trustee meeting I bgt oil cake $170 &amp; oat meal $150</td> <td></td> <td>1.70 1.50</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Pd W.B. $150 <p></p> X</td> <td>Tuesday 14th fine</td> <td>J.W. hauled manure W.B. &amp; I Chored in Morning and Went to Judging Course Proff Day sent for Suffolk lambs this morning <p></p> <p></p> E.P. Rosebud had B. Calf by Lord Val 2nd</td> <td></td> <td>1.50</td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>544</p> <table> <tbody> <tr> <td>Wensday Jan 15th 1908 fair</td> <td>J.W. hauled manure in morning and helped me to floor cow stable in Afternoon W.B. and Stanley went to Short Course.</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>Thursday. 16th Cold</td> <td>J.W. Went up to Tom's for some sheep and I went to town in Afternoon to cut some lumber for crates. Sheep pd for cutting, 70c pick. 80c nails. 20c file 13c</td> <td></td> <td>.70 .13 .20 80</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Friday 17th Stormy</td> <td>Boys. Went to Judging Course S.W. &amp; I made crates and shipped four Sheep to J Geo. L. Bearss. Valparaiso, Ind. <p>I recieved for the four $100. also $5.25 duty</p> E.P. Mayflower. Two Year Old. in H.</td> <td>100.</td> <td>5.25</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Saturday 18th fair</td> <td>Mary. M.E. &amp; I went to town I pd Taxes $5380 Gave Mary, $500 to buy stuff for Children. I Attended a School meeting. J.W. &amp; I put up bal. of Clothes Line fixture in Afternoon. Boys attended Short Course.</td> <td></td> <td>53.80</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Sunday 19th fine</td> <td>Mary J. Jennie, Bessie &amp; I went to Church in Morning Children &amp; I to S.S. Boys to Church at Night. Col. 50. 10. 10. 05 .01</td> <td></td> <td>.50 .01 .05 .10 .10</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Monday 20th fine</td> <td>Boys went to Short Course J.W. Chored &amp; I went to Course in Morning &amp; went to see Mr. Craig about hiring in Afternoon.</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>545</p> <table> <tbody> <tr> <td></td> <td>Tuesday Jan 21st 1908</td> <td>J.W. &amp; I Cleaned manure off Cattle in Morning and I went to Short Course in Afternoon. Carcasses Killed out much as I expected Angus steer. in Opinion of Majority was best. But Mr Gosling tried hard to Confim his Opinion of Yesteray, in favor of Shorthorn</td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Jan 22nd fair &amp; Cool.</td> <td>I took 20 bs oats to Mill 100 N.P. &amp; bgt. 300 bran at $105 Boys were at Colliege JW hauled two lots manure Mr Lowe came in Afternoon.</td> <td></td> <td>12 3.15</td> <td>3 100</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Jan 23rd Thurs. Stormy</td> <td>Boys at Short Course. J.W. &amp; I Chored &amp; put floor in stall. I sold Ram Lamb to A. Jackson $730</td> <td>7.30</td> <td>7.30</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td> <p></p> X</td> <td>Froday 24th fine</td> <td>J.W. hauled wood up to house &amp; some dead stuff out of bush. <p></p> Grade Cow had C Calf by E.P. Master 2nd</td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Saturday 25th fair</td> <td>Boys finished the Short Course J.W. &amp; I Chored &amp; cut three baswood logs &amp; took them to Mill. I pd. Jacksons Account. $428 &amp; bgt meal $200</td> <td></td> <td>4.28 2.00</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Sunday 26th Stormy</td> <td>M.J. Jennie Baby &amp; I went to Church in morning &amp; Chldren &amp; I to S.S. col. 50. 05 .03</td> <td></td> <td>.50 .05 .03</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>.B. Smock $1.25. Cr by tickets 93c watch fixed</td> <td>Monday 27th Cold</td> <td>We took Stanley to Station in morning. M.J. got teeth fixed 50c pd for St. Car tickets 100 bgt smock for W.B. 1.25 bgt underwear 80c cap .38 Pd Ins ac. $1300 Savage &amp; Co 1.50 Dr. Fosters Ac. Dentist, $1350</td> <td></td> <td>.50 1.00 .38 .80 13.50</td> <td></td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>546</p> <table> <tbody> <tr> <td>Tuesday Jan 28th Stormy</td> <td>J.W. Took a load of logs in morning and we cleaned up grain in Afternoon. I went to School meeting in Evening did not do any thing.</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>Wensday 29th Cold</td> <td>J.W. Took a load of logs to Mill in Morning. I went to Mt Forest. Ticket $275 dinner at Palmerston 35c got to Wills about dark. We had a pleasant Chat &amp; then</td> <td></td> <td>2.75 .35</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Thursday 30th fair &amp; cold</td> <td>Will &amp; I had quite a talk about business for the future he does not see his way very clear to go much farther.</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>Friday 31st fair Cold E.W.</td> <td>I went to Mill in Morning got 1/2 ton Mds. 1150 1/2 ton Frozen wheat. 1250 300 Bran $330 / 118 <p>pd Dr Robinson ac $800 pd " Savages Ac. $600</p> bgt a suit of Clothes $1000 got hardware at Penfolds 15c</td> <td></td> <td>11.50 3.30 12.50 8.00 6.00 .15</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Sat. 1st Feb / 08</td> <td>J.W. &amp; W.B. Chored &amp; cut a little wood. I took two sheep to butcher and bgt 1/4 beef 160 lbs at $8 sold 271 lbs Lamb 6 = $1625 I got suit fixed at Busbys. $100 gro. 15c Pd Mr W.H. Hamilton Ac Ins $450</td> <td>1625</td> <td>12.80 1.00 4.50</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Sunday 2nd Stormy &amp; cold</td> <td>Mary I &amp; all children but baby went to Church. and stayed at home rest of the day. Col. .50 &amp; .55 for poor</td> <td></td> <td>.50 .55</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Monday 3rd fair</td> <td>took Children to car and then chored till Noon and took grist of 20 bgs Oats to Mill in Afternoon bgt Oil Cake $170 Pd Hardware bill 2.55 bgt Raw Oil 85c Tic to Ottawa</td> <td></td> <td>2.55 8.15</td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>547</p> <table> <tbody> <tr> <td></td> <td>Tuesday Feb. 4 / 08 Stormy &amp; Co.</td> <td>I went to Dom. Sheep Breeders Meeting &amp; also Shorthorn Meeting went to Geo Stevenons in Evening. spent a pleasant evening took train at 10.45 P.M. for Toronto. Pd for Ticket $915 pd for Pulman $200 dinner at Toronto Pd. Loyd Jones $200 for Crates</td> <td></td> <td>.50 2.00</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Wensday. 5th cold</td> <td>We arrived at Ottawa about 10 A.M. had dinner. and then went to Meeting. Met Mr Collyer &amp; Mr Martin and several other Western men</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Thursday 6th fair</td> <td>Went to meetings and listened to debates. Dunean Anderson Made a very good speech, several on the different provinces. Mr</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>E Lambs 11364 {?} bred E Imp Ram Lamb / 1141 to Persimmon Imp.</td> <td>Friday 7th cold</td> <td>We went to Meetings and heard Mr Mullen C.P.R. Live Stock Agent. Calgary. Made quite a speech. We got our picture taken in Front of the Parliament Buildings and then went to see the Mint where money is made.</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Saturday. 8th cold</td> <td>We started for home at 10.45 last night and I got home about 10.45 tonight. Hotel bill 500 Extra meals on way $100 Pulman tickets on way home. $200</td> <td></td> <td>5.00 1.00 2.00</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Sunday 9th fine</td> <td>I went to Hendersons in morning to see lame sheep we put splints on her leg &amp; I came home and went to S.S. with Children col. 05.05.03</td> <td></td> <td>.13</td> </tr> <tr> <td> <p></p> x</td> <td>Monday 10th fine</td> <td>I went to Stn. with J. Webster Pd him 1500 We got a lamb last Thursday</td> <td></td> <td>15.00</td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>548</p> <table> <tbody> <tr> <td>Tuesday Feb 11 / 08</td> <td>W.B. &amp; I did Chores and I took 12 bgs peas to Mill 10 emptys bgt Flour. 555. Oatmeal 150 recd $11700 from Hon L.P. Stearns Newport News Virginia for four ram Lambs. Recd $109. from Jas D McGregr to Square up Ayrshire account.</td> <td>$117 $109</td> <td>1.50 5.55</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Wensday 12th Soft</td> <td>We did Chores and made four Crate to ship rams to Virginia. Took Mother Mary J. &amp; Children to town &amp; got health certificate for Lambs.</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>Thursday 13th soft</td> <td>W.B. &amp; I did Chores and Trimmed four ram lambs in morning and shipped them to H. L. Trollinger Pulaski. Virginia for Hon L.P. Stearns Newport News Virginia. Express Rate $425 weight 600 lbs = $2550 Duty $300 $2850 got P.O. Order for 400 for Alex Robe 400 Bremner. Tilsonburg sent Telegram to Mr Trollinger .60 went to Mill for load of chop</td> <td></td> <td>4.00 .60</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Friday 14th fine &amp; soft</td> <td>We Chored and I went to Colliege in Morning. to see Proff. Day and. also see about poultry. W.B. Chored in Afternoon &amp; I wrote letters. Mr Grunnel has allowed me $28.50 on the Fixmer $37.50</td> <td>2850</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>Saturday 15th soft turned Cooler &amp; stormed</td> <td>W.B. &amp; I Chored &amp; I went to Town in Morning bgt apples. 90. on Account to Stewart $1305 Lantren Glasses 25c</td> <td></td> <td>90 .25 13.05</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Sunday 16th fair</td> <td>M.J. Aunt J. Jn. E. &amp; Bessie &amp; I went to Church Children &amp; I to S.S. Col. 1.</td> <td></td> <td>.03 .05 1.00</td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>549</p> <table> <tbody> <tr> <td></td> <td>Monday. Feb 17th fair</td> <td>We Chored &amp; Cleaned stables in Morning and I took a grist of Chop to Mill in Afternoon. 20 bgs N.P.</td> <td></td> <td></td> <td>100</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Tuesday 18th fair</td> <td>We Chored in morning and in Afternoon W.B. took Mary J. &amp; Aunt Jane up to see Aunt Esther. They found her pretty well. Pd Mother $200</td> <td></td> <td>2.00</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Wensday 19th Stormy</td> <td>I went For Ram to Hendersons &amp; W.B. &amp; I cleaned grain &amp; fixed up root house in Afternoon I pd A Whitelaw. $200</td> <td></td> <td>2.00</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>5 Friendship 1/2 day</td> <td>Thursday 20th fine &amp; cold</td> <td>We Chored &amp; took Children to School in Morning &amp; hauled turnips in afternoon 5 lds had Ernest Aitken in Afternoon</td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>5 1/2</td> <td>Friday 21st stormy</td> <td>We Chored in morning &amp; hauled turnips in Afternoon. had E Aitken helping. hauled bal of {Rib?} 5 1/2 lds</td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Saturday 22nd fine</td> <td>W.B. &amp; I chored and I took a load of wheat to town in afternoon 36 1/2 bushels at .92c = $3353 I sold Chickens 8.40 Yesterday Yestereday.</td> <td>840</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Sunday 23rd fine</td> <td>M.J. Baby. Jennie &amp; I went to Church pd. $100 for Guardian sub &amp; 50c Env Heard Mr Crews preach on Went to S.S. with Children Col .08</td> <td></td> <td>.08</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Monday 24th</td> <td>W.B. &amp; I did Chores &amp; Cleaned Box stalls in Morning &amp; I went to School meeting in Afternoon. And Mary went to see Mrs Allison.</td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>550</p> <table> <tbody> <tr> <td>Tuesday 25th fair &amp; mild</td> <td>I went to see about Straw and oats and to get Two lds from Whitelaws and may buy some from C. McDougall. Then went to O.A.C. to see about Frozen Wheat but did not buy. St Cars .10 bgt Fish 25c Mr Lowe Came in Afternoon. And looked around Stock.</td> <td></td> <td>.10 .25</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>Wensday 26th</td> <td>W.B. &amp; I Chored in Morning and I went to Geo North's sale in Afternoon. did not buy anything</td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>Thursday 27th fair</td> <td>We Chored and cut wood in afternoon. I went to town bgt hardware. 50c 200 Oilcake. 3.40 things for Mary J. 30c</td> <td></td> <td>3.40 .50 .30</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>Friday 28th fair &amp; Cold</td> <td>We Chored &amp; cut wood and I went to town in Afternoon bgt Feed $2830 Gro. Sugar 475/100 N.P. other gro. $125</td> <td></td> <td>28.30 1.25</td> <td>4.75</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Saturday 29th fine</td> <td>W.B. Chored &amp; I went to town in morning. bgt hardware. 10c In afternoon we cut wood &amp; Chored Mr W.J. Brown pd. $7200 on his note of $12500</td> <td>12500 $7200</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>Sunday 1st Mar / 08 Stormy</td> <td>bred E.P. Beauty 3rd to E.P. Ringleader 3rd. We Went to Church in Morning and stayed at home rest of the day. Col .50</td> <td></td> <td>.50</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>Monday 2nd fair</td> <td>We Chored cleaned box stalls and prepared for the party from Laidies Association of Church in Evening.</td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>Tuesday 3rd</td> <td>We Chored and took things home that we had borrowed for the Evening got harnes fixed .10c</td> <td></td> <td>.10</td> <td></td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>551</p> <p>Mar / 08</p> <table> <tbody> <tr> <td>X</td> <td>Wensday. 4th fine</td> <td>I went to sale and saw few of the bulls sold prices were not high got My Shoes mended 30c E.P. Keepsake 4th had C Calf by Lord Val 2nd.</td> <td></td> <td>.30</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Thursday 5th fine &amp; mild</td> <td>We did Chores and I was answering letters most of the day. Went to town bgt stamps .50 sent. 75c for Transfers to Ottawa sent Check for $240 to Farmers Advocate</td> <td></td> <td>.50 .75 2.40</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Thursday Friday 6th fine Dull &amp; soft</td> <td>I took Jennie to School in Morning and Chored went to Mrs Geo Fyfe's Funeral in afternoon. bgt rubbers for Children $100 got spectacles repaired for Mother .25</td> <td></td> <td>1.00 .25</td> </tr> <tr> <td> <p></p> <p></p> X</td> <td>Saturday 7th fine</td> <td>We Chored and I went to town. Pd. A.R. Simpson Ac. $7751. recd Expenses from Ottawa. $2010. <p></p> Belle of Delaval in h.</td> <td>$2010</td> <td>77.51</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Sunday 8th fine</td> <td>Aunt J. Children &amp; I went to Church in morning &amp; Children &amp; I to S.S. we we. I Taught a class of boys Col. 05.05 02.</td> <td></td> <td>.12</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Monday. 9th fine</td> <td>We Chored trained bull to lead and trimmed his feet, I went to post bgt. Drugs 10c</td> <td></td> <td>.10</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Tuesday 10th fair</td> <td>Shipped. Bull. to J.C. Readey Tisdale Sask. 3 cockerals to A Graham. Pomeroy. &amp; bgt load of Coal 2278 at 700 = 795 Pd bgt ticket for Mount Forest arrived there at, about 10 P.M. Candies ect. 25c</td> <td></td> <td>795 275 .25</td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>552</p> <table> <tbody> <tr> <td></td> <td>Wensday Mar 11th 1908 fine</td> <td>We Trimmed sheep and got things ready generally for sale.</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Thursday 12th very Fine</td> <td>The sale passed off fairly well and stock realized $2480. I saw a great many old Friends. and we got through in fairly good time. Will rented. Freds Brookside to Dan Murphy for 3 Years the 1st Yr for $100 next two years for $12500 each.</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Friday 13th Dull</td> <td>We Chored took helped parties away with their stuff and I went to see Quinn's about renting Bowfront or buying it but did not settle finally</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Saturday 14th Dull</td> <td>I stayed around till Noon then we got ready &amp; went to town. We got Lease signed over to Executors of Wm Bowman's Estate. Then we went to Station and. bgt ticket to Preston for 1/2 fare $100</td> <td></td> <td>1.00</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Sunday 15th fair Dull &amp; wet</td> <td>Jennie &amp; I went to Church heard Rev. Crews preach on "Beauty for Ashes" Children &amp; I went to S.S. Col. 100 05.05.01.01.</td> <td></td> <td>1.12</td> </tr> <tr> <td> <p></p> W.B. $200</td> <td>Monday 16th fair</td> <td>I took Children to car and went to P.O. then I went up to Junction to Telephone to Holborn's Colbeck did not get them. W.B. &amp; I Made Crates for two rams &amp; did Chores. Pd. W.B. $200</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>553</p> <table> <tbody> <tr> <td></td> <td>Tuesday Mar 17 / 08 fair</td> <td>We went did Chores and I trimmed rams ready to ship to H.L. Trolinger Pulaski. Virginia, sent them off in Afternoon. express Duty Entry = $18.50 c N.P. got Mail and Customs parcel for Mother 13c gave Joe 10c</td> <td></td> <td>.10 .13</td> </tr> <tr> <td> <p></p> X</td> <td>Wensday 18th fair &amp; Dull E.W.</td> <td>We Chored in morning amd got a load of Straw from Whitelaws in afternoon J. Henderson had E.P. Mayflower bred her to E.P. Ringleader 3rd</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Thursday 19th fine</td> <td>I hauled a load of straw From Whitelaws in Morning Pd him for Two loads $800 then went to Telephone and Will wants me to go up to help him settle up with his Creditors I got up there about 9 P.M. and met Will and then went to a Meeting of Creditors. there was quite a warm time Mr Halstead was quite angrey</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Friday 20th fine</td> <td>Will &amp; I went out to Meeting of Creditors in Morning and they agreed to accept 60% on all their Claims and I have agreed to loan Pay the required amount to Make this up. viz $66000 and there has been some other accounts come in and brings it up to $73900. And We went home and Will started to prepare to move todaymorrow. I went to meet Mr Holborn to settle about renting. I telephoned him &amp; he has agreed to rent at $25000 a Year in Advance. &amp; is coming tomorrow. Telephone 35c {?}</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>554</p> <table> <tbody> <tr> <td></td> <td>Saturday. Mar 21st fine</td> <td>I went to see Mr Norris About buying farm and Then came home and made Crate. and got ready to leave. Will moved all his stuff out to Station. got farm leased for three years to Geo Holborn at 25000 per Year. bgt small biscuits for Children 15c pd My Check for $48900 and . Cash $25000 = $739.00 to help Will out of the difficulty We went Sa got home Harry Norman &amp; I about 6 P.M.</td> <td></td> <td>.15 73900</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Sunday</td> <td>Jennie Mary &amp; I went to Church. and. J. &amp; M to S.S. Col. 50c</td> <td></td> <td>.50</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td> <p></p> X</td> <td>Monday 23rd fine</td> <td>I went to town arranged money matters at Bank and also arranged with K McLean to fix things up about Brookside farm. pd Scroggie ac. $475 Will got here about 4 P.M. <p></p> E.P. Mayflower 3rd had B. Calf by E.P. Ringleader 3rd</td> <td></td> <td>4.75</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Tuesday 24th fair</td> <td>We. Moved Wills stuff from Car. had six lds. sold Calf to Mr A Jackson for 7c per lb by Carcase</td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Wensday 25th fair</td> <td>We chored &amp; hauled four loads of Turnips Will went to Station to meet Adda. &amp; Children I went to town, bgt at Groves N.P. Gro 1.19 pd for Hardware 60c</td> <td></td> <td>.60c</td> <td>1.19</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Thursday 26th fine</td> <td>We hauled six lds Turnips &amp; did Chores. horse shod 50c locks fixed. $100</td> <td></td> <td>.50 1.00</td> <td></td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>555</p> <table> <tbody> <tr> <td>Friday. 27th Mar / 08</td> <td>We Chored and I went to Mill. bgt 1/2 ton wheat Chop $1250. Flour $555, bran 360 took Gates to be fixed. and got. Wagon home.</td> <td></td> <td>12.50 3.60 5.55</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Saturday 28 fair</td> <td>We did Chores. W.B. split some wood. boys helped generally I went to town. Attended Telephone Meeting and bgt hardware $100 went to Station got Clover seed. pd Freight. 50c Candies. 15c</td> <td></td> <td>100 .50 .15</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Sunday 29th fine</td> <td>Will Norman &amp; Jennie Mary. E. &amp; I went to Church heard Rev. Graham Educational Sec. preach on Education. He gave quite a Stirring talk. Children &amp; I went to S.S. Col. 50. 05. 02</td> <td></td> <td>.50 .05 .02</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Monday 30th fine</td> <td>I went to Mill in morning for 1/2 ton Wheat Chop $1250 got W Went to School Meeting in Afternoon. pd Willie Chored &amp; split wood</td> <td></td> <td>12.50</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Tuesday 3 1st April</td> <td>We Chored and split wood. Will and Adda went to town &amp; signed off their right to any Claim from Fathers Will. On Account of me paying About $70000 to help them settle up their affairs with Creditors and also about $130000 of other accounts.</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>Wensday 1st Ap / 08</td> <td>We. worked at wood. &amp; did Chores. Will started today to work for a Year</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>556 Apr 1908</p> <table> <tbody> <tr> <td>12</td> <td>Thursday 2nd Blustry</td> <td>we hauled 12 loads manure I chored. &amp; went We worked at wood all day</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>X 12</td> <td>Friday 3rd Cold</td> <td>Bred E.P. Pride, 3rd to E.P. Ringleader 3rd. &amp; E.P. Rosebud 2nd to E.P. Mailbag. Will &amp; W.N. hauled manure 12 lds</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>12</td> <td>Saturday 4th</td> <td>I was not well. Mr McGregor Came &amp; bgt E.P. Ringleader 5th for $20000. &amp; Men. Hauled 12 lds Manure</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>X</td> <td>Sunday 5th</td> <td>bred E.P. Rosebud 4th to E.P. Mailbag.</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td> <p></p> X</td> <td>Monfay 6th fair</td> <td>Will &amp; W.B. worked at wood I went to Mill with grist. 66 bgs Oats went to town in Afternoon. bgt shoes for Children $500 pd for P.O. box 6 Mos. $100 sent $1800 to Jno Mountain for Clover seed. bgt 1 bg Oil Cake $170 E.P. Belle 4th had cow calf by Lord Val 2nd</td> <td></td> <td>5.00 1.00 19.00 1.70</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Tuesday 7th very fine</td> <td>Will Shore sheep Yesterday Afternoon &amp; today. and I went to O.A.C. for a Cockerel but did not get one. bgt tin went for gates this Afternoon.</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>x</td> <td>Wensday 8th Dull &amp; damp</td> <td>We Chored all day &amp; Cleaned up seed grain bred E.P. Rosebud to E.P. Mailbag Mr Lowe Called on his way to Mr Whorters Aledo, Ill.</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>x</td> <td>Thursday 9th</td> <td>Bred E.P. Keepsake 4th. to E.P. Mailbag We sold E.P. King 7th to Jno J. Dymock Woodgreen PO Ont. for $15000 less $5.40 Freight. Will plowed all day</td> <td></td> <td>5.40</td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>557</p> <table> <tbody> <tr> <td></td> <td>Friday 10th Apr 08 fair</td> <td>Will plowed all day I went to Mill in Morning and got 18 bgs oats chopped 90P then went to Bank. &amp; gave my note for $20000 to Can. Bank of Commerce due in six mos. &amp; I transferred $489.12c from Current Ac. to savings ac. I deposited $9000.</td> <td></td> <td>.90</td> </tr> <tr> <td>X</td> <td>Saturday 11th cool Windy &amp; dry</td> <td>Will finished plowing sod for peas and started to Cultivate root ground for oats &amp; Barley. bred E.P. Belle 3rd to Lord Val 2nd W.B. rolled new meadow. boys &amp; I cleaned box stalls &amp; worked at wood. Louis Bruder came today &amp; pd the Principal of his note $100.</td> <td>$10000</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Sunday 12th fine</td> <td>Mary. J. Bessie Baby &amp; I went to Church. Also Wills Children Col. 55.</td> <td></td> <td>.55</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Monday 13th fine.</td> <td>Will almost finished Cultivating 16 Acre field and Willie rolled meadow. I Chored &amp; went to town sold timothy seed $10.15c. at $210 per bu bgt tim seed $325. sulphur 25c Salts 25c garden seeds. $105. I deposited deposited $10000 &amp; this paid it on the note I gave a few days ago at Bank of Commerce</td> <td>1015</td> <td>.50 3.25 1.05</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Tuesday 14th fine</td> <td>Will sowed oats and seeded. to Clover &amp; Tim about 7 Acres in root field. W.B. Harrowing I chored &amp; painted Trucks.</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Wensday 15th Dull</td> <td>Will sowed oats &amp; barley in no 5 W.B. Harrowing. I went to town bgt Lucerne $220 recd $500 from A. Graham. Pomeroy for 3 Cockerels. gave Mary. J. $400</td> <td>500</td> <td>4.00</td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>558</p> <table> <tbody> <tr> <td>Thursday. Apr 16th / 08. fine Cold morning</td> <td>I took Ma &amp; Jennie to Station to go to Cheltenham for a few days. I went to Elora &amp; Fergus to see Mr Lowe's and Mr Broadfoot's Cattle Our heifers have done Fairly well Mr Lowe's stock looks very well. his bull is very fresh. Mr Broadfoot's also look fairly well. <p>Tickets for Cheltenham $130</p> " " Elora. 40c When I got home in Evening, Mr Thring of Marden was here looking for a bull &amp; bgt E.P. Pilot for 12500 paid $1000 down</td> <td> <p></p> $1000</td> <td>1.30 .40</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Friday 17th fine</td> <td>Will finished sowing. no. 5 Yesterday &amp; started to cultivate no 6 today hauled manure in morning while ground was Frozen. boys and I chored all day Mr Thring came for bull &amp; paid me $12500 &amp; 10 Yesterday for him I am to Transfer him in both {books?} W.B. finished harrowing No. 5.</td> <td>$12500</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>Saturday. 18th fine wet</td> <td>Will finished Cultivating no 6 and then worked around barn the rest of the day, we pared horse and cattles feet in afternoon I went to town in morning paid the bal of $20000 note that I borrowed some time ago. pd. 95.35 got Deed &amp; other papers from K. McLean drawing up deed $500 {pegistering?} $150 other work letter to Durham 61c got an Order from Mr Gemmel for $3750 in favor of F.M. Fixmer Harper Iowa. I pd. for order 15c 5</td> <td></td> <td>95.35 7.11</td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>559</p> <p></p> <p></p> <table> <tbody> <tr> <td>Sunday. Apr 19th / 08. Dull</td> <td>Mary &amp; 3 of Wills Children &amp; I went to Church in Morning heard Rev. Mr Crews preach All Children &amp; I went to S.S. in Afternoon. Col. 55.01.03.</td> <td></td> <td>.55 .04</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>Monday 20th fine morning</td> <td>We trimmed Cattles feet &amp; hauled three loads of Straw from C. McDougalls. I pd him $500 and still owe him $500 W.B. Discd. Sod in Afternoon</td> <td></td> <td>500</td> <td>500</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Tuesday 21st fine but cold</td> <td>We could not start on land till noon I went to Whitelaw for a load of straw in morning 400 N.P. Will &amp; the boys Chored and hauled one load of manure out after I got home. Will sowed oats in No 6 in Afternoon W.B. Disked sod &amp; helped me to ship E.P. Ringleader 5th to A.P. Westervelt Toronto Junction &amp; to be reshipped in Assn. Car to Jos D McGregor Brandon I sold 15 bu wheat to Readwin boys $1500</td> <td>1500</td> <td></td> <td>400</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Wensday 22nd fine day dull morning</td> <td>Will finished sowing oats in no 6. &amp; Disced sod in no 10 in Afternoon W.B. harrowed no 6 in Afternoon and disced in no 10 in Morning. I went to Town pd Mr Gemmel. $1250 to square up our deal about over charge of Express on colt Mr G gave me an Express order for $3750 for Mr Fixmer. pd Jackson's ac. for meat $320 &amp; bgt 20 lbs meat</td> <td> <p></p> 3750</td> <td>1250 <p></p> 3750 3.20 2.00</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>Thursday 23rd fine</td> <td>Will finished disking sod &amp; started to Sow. W.B. harrowing no 6 &amp; started at no 10</td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>560</p> <table> <tbody> <tr> <td></td> <td>Friday Apr 24 / 08 Dull &amp; fair</td> <td>Will Finished sowing oats &amp; peas in no 10 &amp; W.B. Harrowing all day. I pd. $1300 to square up Wills ac. With Goold Shopley &amp; Muir of Brantford. then chored We cleaned out the W.C. Ect.</td> <td></td> <td>1300</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Saturday 25th fair Warm Slight Shower</td> <td>Will sowed oats &amp; Alfalfa in last years Mangel &amp; Corn Patch &amp; disked &amp; harrowed it and W.B. finished harrowing &amp; started to roll no 10. I went to Thos B. Broadfoots and bgt a Young bull for $10000 to apply on the price of the one he bought last fall. leaving a bal of $5000 coming to me Ticket 70c bus fare 15c gave little Jim 25c for his birthday</td> <td></td> <td>.15 .75</td> </tr> <tr> <td> <p></p> X</td> <td>Sunday 26th very fine</td> <td>M.J. Children &amp; I went to Church. heard Rev. Glassford preach on "Improvement," &amp; Changes in Custom. Children &amp; I went to S.S. Col. 08.50.03. bred Lady Bason to E.P. Mailbag</td> <td></td> <td>.08 .50 .03</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Monday 27th Dull &amp; damp</td> <td>Men Chored in morning and plowed in afternoon for mangels. I went to Clinton to see Mr Ransford's bull he is about what I expected My expenses were Ticket $370 supper 30c, paper 05. bus .15</td> <td></td> <td>3.70 .05 .15. .30</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Tuesday 28th Dull &amp; damp</td> <td>Will rolled sod field No 10 &amp; started to Disk. no 2 W.B. plowing in manure for mangels I chored &amp; went around with Wm McCrae taking the religious Census of 8 Hotels in connection with the house to house visitation We got Young bull from Mr Thos. B. Broadfoot, Pd A Whitelaw for load of straw $400</td> <td></td> <td>4.00</td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>561</p> <table> <tbody> <tr> <td></td> <td>Wensday 29th Apr / 08</td> <td>Will disked sod and W.B. plowed for mangels. I chored and fixed up some gates. pd C. McDougall for straw $600, and in Afternoon I made manger for Calves</td> <td></td> <td>6.00</td> </tr> <tr> <td> <p></p> pd Wills A.C.</td> <td>Thursday 30th Dull snow flurries</td> <td>Will hauled Manure and plowed rape grd. W.B. harrowed mangel grd and plowed manure under for roots. I went to Annual meeting of "National Record Board" there was no particular Changes in Election of Officers Except R. Graham in Mr Biettis place. A Resolution was passed requesting the Government to cause all Animals being imported to this country to be recorded in national records, with a few Exceptions where animals of the breed had not a record at Ottawa. My Expenses today were . I pd Will for April. ac. 3240 Cash $1760</td> <td></td> <td>17.60</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Friday. May 1st / 08</td> <td>W.B. Plowing down Manure and Will working on Mangel grd I Chored in mornng and went to Mill in Afternoon took 2 bgs Chops Grain to Chop Jim and I looked over the account and did not make out much I pd for Chopping $100 got Certificates from Thos. B. Broadfoot.</td> <td></td> <td>100</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Saturday 2nd Dull Snow &amp; rain</td> <td>Men Cleaned box stalls and worked around barn all day I went to town sold Clover $275 bgt. Rape seed 50c Mangel $120 oil cake 170 carrot. 20c lime .25 sent 25c to Ottawa for transfer</td> <td>2.75.</td> <td>1.20 .50 1.70 .20 .25</td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>562</p> <table> <tbody> <tr> <td>Sunday. May 3 / 08</td> <td>Mary J. Children &amp; I went to Church and Children &amp; I to S.S. Col. 1.00. 05. 05. 03. S.S. lesson was very good.</td> <td></td> <td>1.00 .05 .05 .03</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>Monday 4th fine</td> <td>Will raised drills for Msngels W.B. rolled Mangel grd &amp; bal of spg grain. and I sowed mangels and carrots went to look at steers this morning.</td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>Tuesday 5th Dull fine</td> <td>Will finished Sowing Mangels and W.B. plowed. Harry harrowed in Afternoon. I went to town. got quality shod. 50c hardware 05. 35c I sent $1500 to Hastings Bros. Crosshill ordred 200. snowdrift. 100 people Flour. We went to the School Entertainment in Evening. it was quite a success. Shipped bull Balmedie. Kyma's Laddie. to J. Ransford Clinton Pd Freight 450</td> <td></td> <td>.50 .40 15.00 4.50</td> <td>5.70</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Wensday 6th wet</td> <td>We Chored &amp; Cleaned up around barn. W.B. Plowing most of the day</td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>Thursday 7th wet.</td> <td>We Chored most of the day. I got a load of Chaff from J. Mitchell $250 went to see about cutting box in morning but could not get it.</td> <td></td> <td>2.00</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>Friday 8th Dull &amp; warm</td> <td>We Chored and brought bull home from Station in morning pd Freight 600 in Afternoon Will &amp; I went for a load of maple trees got thirty five W.B. plowing in Afternoon. We pared new Bulls feet and</td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>Saturday 9th fine &amp; Cool</td> <td>Will &amp; I clipped the sheep that we sent to Toms. Six ewes one lamb. All shearlings but one she a {2 shear?} they are put in at 25c per month.</td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>563</p> Your <table> <tbody> <tr> <td>Sat. May 7 / 08 Dull &amp; Cool fine &amp; Cool</td> <td>Tom has agreed to take in six or 7 Cattle and Keep them in good pasture all summer at $100 per Month I Mailed. Bal of Certificates &amp; Transfers. to J.D. McGregor Brandon. Jno. J. Dymick Wood Green Ont. Bronkard Thring. Marden J.C. Readey, Tisdale, Sask.</td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>Sunday 10th fine</td> <td>Mary J. Children &amp; I went to Church. Children &amp; I went to S.S. Col. 25.49, Col. 55c</td> <td></td> <td>.25 .49 .55</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>Monday 11th Dull</td> <td>W.B. Plowing &amp; harrowing Will Choring I took buggy to be varnished. bgt hardware .50. wire 45 lbs - Chgd Tuesday Ordered. 200 oilcake 1 brl. salt and</td> <td></td> <td>.50</td> <td>45 lbs. wire</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Tuesday 12th Dull</td> <td>W.B. Harrowing &amp; rol Will Chored &amp; sowed pasture mixture.</td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>Wensday 13th Dull</td> <td>Will worked at fence W.B. Rolled. Will &amp; I we I went to town got gate Plow share .45 And Will &amp; worked at fence in Afternoon.</td> <td></td> <td>.45</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>Thursday 14th Dull</td> <td>We Chored and worked at fence.</td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>Friday 15th Dull</td> <td>We finished fence behind bush and stayed at south side of no 1. sent $480c to R. Donald order #3 Mt Forest for fixing Wind Mill</td> <td></td> <td>4.83</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>Saturday 16th fine</td> <td>We worked at fence around no 1 got Stakes in. I went to town got buggy. bgt gro. bananas 10c</td> <td></td> <td>.10</td> <td></td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>564</p> <table> <tbody> <tr> <td></td> <td>Sunday 167th fine</td> <td>Mary J. Children &amp; I went to Church. Children to S.S. And Mother &amp; I to Cemetery in Afternoon.</td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Monday 18th fine</td> <td>Will Chored and worked at fence. W. Batty &amp; I went to Weisenberg for Cattle Mr Lowe. Charges $10000 for Keeping them. Four Months he says that he will not require the money this summer We all worked at Fence in Afternoon</td> <td></td> <td></td> <td>10000</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Tuesday 9th Dull drizzly &amp; Warm</td> <td>We worked at fence and did Chores took. six heifers to G Henderson's for a month then they are to go to Tom's for Summer Yesterday (took three colts to Tom's for Summer. at $100 per Month.) Went to</td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>10 lds <p></p> X</td> <td>Wensday 20th Dull &amp; Warm</td> <td>Will hauled manure to rape ground. W.B. &amp; I worked at fence. <p></p> Bred E.P. Rosebud. to E.P. Mailbag.</td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td> <p></p> <p></p> X</td> <td>Thursday 21st Dull</td> <td>We Chored &amp; Will trimmed sheep &amp; hauled manure W.B. plowed. I made out Entries for Calgary &amp; Edmonton <p></p> bred grade Cow Rose to E.P. Mailbag</td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Friday 22nd fine</td> <td>Will finished hauling manure &amp; then plowed. W.B. plowed all day. boys &amp; I Chored</td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td> <p></p> <p></p> X</td> <td>Saturday 23rd very fine</td> <td>I went to town in Morning bgt. Groceries $545. meat sent. $102 to Farming World sent Entries to Calgary &amp; Edmonton Will &amp; Harry worked up rape &amp; potato ground. <p></p> bred E.P. Keepsake 4th to E.P. Ringleader 3rd</td> <td></td> <td>5.45 1.02</td> <td></td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>565 May 1908</p> <table> <tbody> <tr> <td>Sunday 24th fine</td> <td>Mary J. Children &amp; I went to Church. Children &amp; I to S.S. Col. Ch. 50. S.S. 50.05.10.02 Will &amp; Folks went in evening</td> <td></td> <td>.50 .67</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Monday 25th fine</td> <td>Will Plowed in morning. I took Mother to Tom's &amp; brought Children down for the day. I went to Sch Meeting at night</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>Tuesday 26th Dull &amp; damp Thunder Storm</td> <td>I went to Mill bgt 1885 lbs rolled oats at $165 per 100 lb pd for Chopping. 25c <p>pd AC in at Mill full $3155</p> <p>pd Will for Calf. $483</p> <p>paid E Allen's ac. $515</p> shipped a fleece of wool to E.L. Shaw Animal Husbandry dep. Washington D.C.</td> <td></td> <td>.25 31.55 <p>4.85</p> 5.15</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Wensday 27th fine</td> <td>We planted potatoes &amp; run weeder over mangels &amp; W.B. Chored part of Afternoon. We planted 11 rows for Will &amp; bal for ourselves.</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>Thursday 28th fine</td> <td>Will plowed corn grd &amp; sowed corn &amp; W.B. Plowed Turnip ground. I went to town bgt salt &amp; corn 60c</td> <td></td> <td>.60</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Friday 29th fine Shower at noon</td> <td>Will &amp; I picked up rails &amp; rubbish around fences And. Chored W.B. plowed</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>Saturday 30th Dull.</td> <td>W. B. Plowed all day Will &amp; boys Cleaned box stalls &amp; Chored in Morning and then hoed mangels. I went for meat. &amp; helped hoe mangels.</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>566</p> <table> <tbody> <tr> <td>Sunday 31st May 1908. Showery</td> <td>Mary J. Children &amp; I went to Church. Heard Mr Crews preach. We went to S.S. Children &amp; I. and Will &amp; Adda went in Evening. Col. 50.05.02.</td> <td></td> <td>.02 .05 .50</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>Monday 1st June 1908 fair &amp; cool.</td> <td>W.B. Plowed. Will &amp; I hoed mangels. and cut down Carrot drills</td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>Tuesday 2nd fine &amp; cool</td> <td>I took 9 55/90 bgs potatoes @ .70c per bag to Mr Stewart's and 130 lbs wool at 8 1/4 c per lb then I took in 63 bu &amp; 6 lbs wheat at 93c per bu recd $61.67c pd ac. $1515 <p>got shoes mended. 65c Pd. got wagon fixed 20c at Penfolds plow slip 30c</p> sent a telegram to Calgary re sending entry fees.</td> <td>15.15 6167</td> <td>61.67 15.15 <p>.65</p> .20</td> <td> <p></p> .30</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Wensday 3rd fine</td> <td>W.B. finished the. rolling then he &amp; Will. worked at Carrots. I sold a load of wheat for $42.75c and sent Check to Wes Love Holstein for $2265 for building fence. and $3950 to Calgary for Entry fees recd $12500 from J.C. Readey Tisdale Sask</td> <td>$12500</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>Thursday 4th fine</td> <td>Will &amp; W.B. finished carrots &amp; 16 drills mangels 2nd time I went to Sorby's in morning and tried Quality. but She is not in heat. &amp; I collected $53 from W.J. Brown. Waterloo road. Gourock P.O.</td> <td>$5300</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>Friday 5th fine</td> <td>Will &amp; W.B. worked at fence below grounds &amp; I went to town attended the Teachers &amp; School board dinner it was very good &amp; the Domestic Science Class did Extra well <p>I bgt pants $225, blanket stuff 72c</p> Andrew brought his Phonograph at night</td> <td></td> <td>.72 2.25</td> <td></td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>567</p> <table> <tbody> <tr> <td>W.B. $400</td> <td>Saturday June 6th / 08 fine &amp; warm</td> <td>We worked at fence in morning &amp; hoed mangels &amp; plowed in afternoon I went to town paid 12500 to Knowles Estate. being intrest on Mortgage. Pd W. Batty $400, bgt gro $115 drugs 65c</td> <td></td> <td>12500 1.15 4.00 .65</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Sunday 67th fine</td> <td>Mary J. Children &amp; I went to Church in morning and Children &amp; I to S.S. col. 50.05.</td> <td></td> <td>.50 .05</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Monday 8th fine</td> <td>Will &amp; W.B. plowed &amp; fixed fences I went to town. got barn door hangers got Proff. Day. J.W. Alderson Tuesday 9th fe &amp; I Judged Students barn plans. at Louden Machinery Co's Office.</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Tuesday 9th fair turning cool</td> <td>I went to town to meet train and ordered some things for trip and Men plowed &amp; fixed fences I took McIntosh to see stock at Hendersons</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>W. Batty $100</td> <td>Wensday 10th cool &amp; fine</td> <td>We were fixing barn doors and choring generally Wm Tuck here in Afternoon worked till 9. P.M. I went to town bgt hardware $500. pd Mr Gemmel $3750 groceries $125 clothes. for W.B. $100 for self $100</td> <td></td> <td>37.50 5.10 1.25 1.00</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Mr Tuck 1/2 dy. $25</td> <td>Thursday 11th.</td> <td>Fine. Started for the West with Stock. Paid W.R. Bowmans $25.</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Friday 12th</td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>568</p> <table> <tbody> <tr> <td>Saturday June 13th. 1908</td> <td>Mr Tuck here 1/2 day &amp; another man all day. Pulling mustard.</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Sunday June 14th.</td> <td>Will, Adda &amp; 4 Children also Jennie, Mary went to church in morning and I went with children to S.S. in afternoon.</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Monday June 15th.</td> <td>Preparing turnip-grounds. I took Bessie &amp; Baby to Uncle Jim's &amp; Aunt Jane went to Nisbet's.</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Thursday June 16th.</td> <td>Drilling up turnip-ground.</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Wednesday June 17th.</td> <td>Preparing turnip ground I went to dinner at school.</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Thursday June 18th.</td> <td>Preparing &amp; sowing turnips. Goldie's delivered 200 lbs. Bran &amp; 200 lbs. Flour.</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Friday June 19th.</td> <td>Will, Adda &amp; Children went to Preston &amp; Galt to-day.</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Saturday June 20th.</td> <td>Scuffling &amp; Picking Mustard etc.</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Sunday June 21st.</td> <td>Will, I &amp; children to church in morning.</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Monday June 22nd</td> <td>Very warm. Will cutting lucerne near road. Heavy Thunderstorm at night.</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Thursday June 23rd.</td> <td>Putting paris-green on potatoes. Got 1/2 crate strawberries Took cattle home Will - 18c Dr to Will 88c.</td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>569</p> <table> <tbody> <tr> <td>Dr. to Will 75c</td> <td>Wednesday June 24th. 1908</td> <td>Will cutting orchard.</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Thursday 25th.</td> <td>Received telegram from Edmonton Will paid 75c for it.</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Friday 26th.</td> <td>Cut hay in back field &amp; kiled it &amp; sowed rape</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Dr. to Will $1.00</td> <td>Saturday 27th.</td> <td>Hauled orchard hay in. Queen's colt arrived this morning Got 1/2 crate strawberries $1.00.</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Sunday 28th.</td> <td>Went to Church &amp; S.S. &amp; church at night.</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Monday 29th.</td> <td>Hauling hay from back field.</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Tuesday 30th</td> <td>Boys at picnic at park. Will among roots.</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Wednesday July 1st.</td> <td>Working at hoeing turnips &amp; rape-ground.</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Thursday July 2.</td> <td>Hoeing turnips.</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Friday July 3rd.</td> <td>Working in roots.</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Saturday July 4th</td> <td>At roots.</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Sunday 5th.</td> <td>Aunt Jane &amp; Will &amp; children to church.</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Monday July 6th.</td> <td>Started cutting hay.</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Tuesday July 7th.</td> <td>Working at hay.</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Wednesday July 8</td> <td>Working at hay.</td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>570</p> <table> <tbody> <tr> <td>Thursday July 9th. 1908</td> <td>Working in hay &amp; roots.</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Friday July 10th.</td> <td>J. Goy here all day hauling in hay.</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Sat. July 11th.</td> <td>J. Goy here all day hauling in hay.</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Sunday July 12th.</td> <td>Mr Petrie from Toronto here to-day.</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Monday July 13th.</td> <td>Hauling hay in forenoon.</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Tuesday July 14th.</td> <td>Roots &amp; Hay</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Wednesday July 15th.</td> <td>Roots &amp; Hay</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Thursday July 16th.</td> <td>Working at roots &amp; Hay C. Goy in afternoon.</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Friday July 17th.</td> <td>Wet all day. Choring around barn.</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Sat. July 18th.</td> <td>C. Goy. Cutting barley in Afternoon.</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Sunday July 19th.</td> <td>Children to Church in morning. Will, Adda in evening.</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Monday July 20th.</td> <td>C. Goy cutting fall-wheat all day.</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Tuesday Jy. 21st fine</td> <td>We arrived at White River this morning and left in evening</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Wensday 21st fine</td> <td>We arrived at Sudbury about Eleven a.m. &amp; left at 12.01 noon. &amp; arrived at Toronto during night.</td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>571</p> <table> <tbody> <tr> <td></td> <td>Thursday, Jy 23rd fine</td> <td>We arrived home about 3 p.m. and found all well. we hauled some hay in evening. I</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Friday. 24th fine</td> <td>We finished hauling hay and as we put off last load Norman fell through shoot down into cattle stable passage. almost 40 feet, and we expected to find him killed but after Doctor Came He found His thigh was Fractured and hopes it will come all right. We had Ambulance and took him to Hospital in Evening.</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>Pd Will 500</td> <td>Saturday 25th fine</td> <td>We hauled wheat all day I pd Will 500 in evening</td> <td></td> <td>5.00</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Sunday 26th fine</td> <td>Harry &amp; I went to Church Mary J. to Had boys to Hospital I took Mother and Aunt M. to Cemetery. and Will &amp; Adda &amp; Grandpa Tesky went to Hospital in Evening.</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>20 lds wheat</td> <td>Monday 27th fine</td> <td>We finished hauling wheat &amp; barley and I went to School meeting in Evening.</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Tuesday 28th fine</td> <td>We got in rakings and Chored generally. bgt 1/2 ton Chopped wheat 1300 " 1/4 " bran 500</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Wensday 29th fine</td> <td>We cut Alfalfa 2nd time &amp; hauled it in also some other snall pieces &amp; scuffled turnips. I went to town bgt.</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>572</p> <table> <tbody> <tr> <td></td> <td>Wensday 29th July. / 08 Contd.</td> <td>Oatmeal $145 np bgt about a ton of oat Chop at $3200 per ton &amp; 6 bu Oats at 531/2 per bu N.P. at J.L.S. bgt bananas .10 horse shod. 50c pd. for Ambulance $200 shipped two Yearling ewes to P.H. Lane. Cherry Valley P.O. P.E.I. 1128 and 1126. bgt a bolt. 05</td> <td></td> <td>.10 .50 2.00 .05</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Thursday 30th fine</td> <td>Boys Scuffled Turnips in Morning. Will &amp; some of Children hoed turnips I met Aunt M at Stn. and, we cut oats in Afternoon.</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Friday 31st fine</td> <td>We finished cutting oats in no 5 &amp; hoed &amp; scuffled Turnips &amp; rape. Mr Lowe came in Evening &amp; we had quite a chat about stock. pd Mother $1000 She went to Glanford today</td> <td></td> <td>10.00</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Saturday 1st Aug / 08</td> <td>Will &amp; Children hoed turnips W.B. scuffled. I went to town bgt. 1/2 brl molasses &amp; Salt &amp; oil cake pd. for Last 2. 300 Molasses to be 30c per Gal <p>sent Check for $635 to Farmers Advocate Ad. pd Will $50. on Account</p> <p>pd W Batty $500. Will bgt Groceries. 25c hat $200. button 10c</p> sent with Will for Absorbine 200 N.P. Sunday pd Mr Mill and Bros. ac, $1135 pd Cartage Co. Ac.</td> <td></td> <td>3.00 <p>6.35</p> <p>50.00</p> <p>.25 .10</p> 11.35 3.38</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Sunday 2nd fine</td> <td>Mary J. Baby &amp; I went to Church. Heard Rev. Dr. Griffin If I Forget thee O Jerusalem Let My right hand forget her Cunning</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>573 1908</p> <table> <tbody> <tr> <td></td> <td>Monday Aug 3 / 08 fine</td> <td>Will &amp; Harry went for a load of Straw to McDougall's and W. Batty finished scuffling &amp; then they started to pull peas. We Finished &amp; then started hoeing Turnips &amp; W.B. &amp; I cut around Oat Field. no 10</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>X</td> <td>Tuesday 4th Wet night</td> <td>We hauled 8 lds oats in Afternoon and Morning I went to Sorbys bred Princess to M. Marques 2nd time Will &amp; boys worked at roots.</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Wensday 5th Dull</td> <td>Will plowed boys Cleaned box stalls and Chored. I went to town bgt meat $125 Groceries. 80c hardware at Penfolds 25c Cups. 35c. Cartage Co. Ac. $335 Mr Mill &amp; Co.</td> <td></td> <td>1.25 .25 .80 .35 3.35 11.35</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Thursday 6th fine</td> <td>We thrashed this morning had man each from McDougall, Barber, Friendship. Telfer Harvey, &amp; Goy. We Thrashed Fall Wheat &amp; 8 lds. Oats. I went to town in Evening bgt clothing $165 shoes $400 Ticket to East Aurora</td> <td></td> <td>1.65 4.00 3.75</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Friday 7th fine shower last night</td> <td>I went to East Aurora got to Buffalo for dinner got When I arrived at East Aurora Mr Jewett was there to meet me and took me to see his sheep which were not in good shape &amp; also to see his race track and site for his Hotel or health resort. then brought</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>574 Aug / 08</p> <table> <tbody> <tr> <td>Friday 7th Showery</td> <td>We looked around Farm and horses, then I left for Buffalo Ticket to N Falls Ricket for Gorge Route 100 Hote I went as far as Lewiston &amp; stayed there all night</td> <td></td> <td>.85 1.00</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Saturday 8th fine</td> <td>I met Mr Hammer and Three American Gentlemen and had breakfast with them. Hotel bill. $100 then I walked across the river above Lewiston and up to Brock's Monument where I had to wait some time for a car. Then went up to Table rock horse shoe Fall then to see Power house where the Power for Buffalo and some other Cities is Generated it seemed Wonderful to Me. And a very ingenious things was a man could write on a machine and it would rewrite at same instant at quite a distance away</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>Sunday 9th fine</td> <td>Mary J. Baby Bessie &amp; I went to Church in Morning and, Also went up to see Norman at Hospital. Children &amp; I went to S.S.</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>Monday 10th fine</td> <td>Will. Plowed &amp; pulled bal of Peas. boys &amp; I hauled 4 loads of peas in Afternoon Lorne &amp; Oswold Gibson Called this Afternoon</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>575 Aug</p> <table> <tbody> <tr> <td>Monday Tuesday 11th / 08 fine</td> <td>Shower last night. Will plowed today. Harry harrowed in Afternoon I went to town pd {J?Andrew?} for Feed I got this summer $9568 pd it at Bank of Commerce sent $131 to C.H. Dana Wensday Oil Cake $300 peanuts .05</td> <td></td> <td>95.68 1.31 .05 3.00</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Wensday 12th Dull &amp; wet</td> <td>We Chored around the house barn in Morning Will Plowed and Chored in Afternoon. I went to Mill with 15 bgs oats &amp; 5 Wheat.</td> <td></td> <td>1.00</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Thursday 13th wet</td> <td>We went to Hendersons &amp; Toms &amp; We Tagged Lambs I also went for meat I</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>Friday 14th fine</td> <td>Will &amp; Willie grubbing stumps. We sowed 6 acres rape on and fall wheat grd. And then I set up shocks. Mr Lowe Called</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>Saturday 15th fine</td> <td>I sent 18 applications for recording Calves &amp; Check for S2865 and a Check for $3440 to pay Freight on Bull from England To Wm M. MacPherson. 53 Dalhousie St. Que</td> <td></td> <td>2865 3440</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Sunday 16th wet.</td> <td>I stayed in most of the day with a sore foot. Will took M.J. to Church in morning I</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>Monday 17th wet</td> <td>I went to Dr. &amp; he tells me to keep my foot up &amp; gave me some medicine. Men worked at stumping &amp; plowing &amp; cleaning stalls</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>576</p> <table> <tbody> <tr> <td></td> <td>Tuesday. Aug. 18th 1908.</td> <td>I stayed in house all day nursing my foot and Men worked at stumping and plowing Ect.</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Wensday Aug. 19th wet</td> <td>Men stumped &amp; chored they finished stumps. I stayed in All day. Geo Henderson Called I pd him 400 on pasture of Cattle I recd $27350 from {Dom Est?} Calgary.</td> <td>$27350</td> <td>4.00</td> </tr> <tr> <td>5 lds</td> <td>Thursday 20th fine</td> <td>I went to see Dr. and he lanced my foot, and says it is doing all right I shipped a ram to E.P. Palmer Elwood Ill. and then went for Mail. Men Hauled in bal of oats of No 6 Y</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>6 lbs W. Battys Ac.</td> <td>Friday 21st fine</td> <td>We finished harvest today hauled 6 lds oats. I wrote some letters and went to Town in Afternoon pd Goldies Ac. $2920 pd. for letter Files for Sheep Suffolk society $1.10 Looked over W. Batty's ac. and Find we have paid him $9126</td> <td></td> <td>29.20 1.10</td> </tr> <tr> <td>W. Batty $2000</td> <td>Saturday 22nd fine</td> <td>Will Plowed Boys &amp; I Chored in Morning and Harry Gathered burs &amp; W.B. Plowed in Afternoon. I paid W.Batty . $2000 on account</td> <td></td> <td>20.00</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Sunday 23rd fine</td> <td>M.J. &amp; I went to Church in Morning Children to S.S. col. 50c 02</td> <td></td> <td>.02 .50</td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>577 / 08</p> <table> <tbody> <tr> <td></td> <td>Monday Aug 24th fine</td> <td>I took Queen and Princess to Sorbys, in morning W.B. Chored &amp; Cleaned box stalls Will was not well &amp; went to Dr to get rupture Truss {fr?} I went to Mill in Afternoon 22 bgs grain pd $105</td> <td></td> <td>1.05</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Tuesday 25th fine</td> <td>Will plowed all day. W.B. pulled weeds in morning &amp; helped me in Afternoon to trim Cattle's heads &amp; feet I went to town in morning got copys leaflets for Assn from printer. $150 Gro. 30c sent $120 to {Mutter?} &amp; Lynch Brandon Man. bgt hardware 40c, Whip. 65c Oil cake. $175</td> <td></td> <td>1.50 .30 1.20 1.75 .65 .40</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Wensday 26th fine</td> <td>Will Plowing W.B. Choring I went to town bgt. fence 55 rods. and at 38c from Shaw &amp; 15 rods 42c from penfolds bgt refreshments for Scotch delegates but they did not come Ice Cream ect. $130 Fish. 49c vinegar. 50</td> <td></td> <td>130 .50 .49</td> </tr> <tr> <td>3</td> <td>Thursday 27th fine</td> <td>Will finished plowing and started to haul manure for fallwheat 3 lds. Took Princess to Sorbys W.B. &amp; I worked at wire fence.</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Friday 28th fine</td> <td>Will hauled manure. W Batty helped in Morning and went to Flicks Thrashing in Afternoon. I went to town sent Check for $2600 to Dr Couture being Quarantine Expenses on bull. sent postal note to Dairyman &amp; Farming World plow shere. 40c stamps. 50c {my?}letters .05</td> <td></td> <td>26.00 1.02 .50 .40 .05</td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>578</p> <table> <tbody> <tr> <td>Sat. Aug. 29th / 08 fine</td> <td>Will &amp; W.B. hauled manure Harry disked in manure and I chored and helped with fence. got some Chicken fence to put around Garden And {E?} Shaw put up some woven wire fence for me.</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Sunday Aug. 30th.</td> <td>{Blank}</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Monday Aug. 31st.</td> <td>{Blank}</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Tuesday Sep. 1st:</td> <td>Started for Toronto show. Gave Will Check for $100 on account.</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Wednesday Sep. 2nd.</td> <td>Preparing for fall-wheat sowing Got Norman home.</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Thursday Sep 3rd.</td> <td>Preparing for fall-wheat.</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Friday Sept. 4th.</td> <td>Fall-wheat ground.</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Sat. Sept. 5th.</td> <td>Working on fall-wheat ground.</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Sunday Sept. 6th.</td> <td>Children to S.S. in afternoon.</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Monday Sept. 7th.</td> <td>Working fall-wheat. Got load chop.</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Tuesday Sept. 8th.</td> <td>Will went to Toronto show, and Harry worked in forenoon.</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Wed. Sept. 9th.</td> <td>Sowing fall-wheat.</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Thursday Sept. 10.</td> <td>Working at Stumps.</td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>579</p> <table> <tbody> <tr> <td></td> <td>Friday Sept 11th. 1908</td> <td>Plowing.</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Sat. Sept. 12th.</td> <td>Getting wood into cellar &amp; cattle from Toronto.</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Sunday Sept. 12th.</td> <td>Will, Mary, Bessie &amp; myself to church in mornng. Mr Crews preached.</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Monday Sept. 12th.</td> <td>Plowing &amp; choring.</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>X</td> <td>Tuesday Sept. 13th.</td> <td>Took some things to Guelph Show. Paid J. Goy --</td> <td></td> <td>2 D 50 c</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Wednesday Sept. 16th.</td> <td>Took stock in to show.</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Thursday Sept. 17th.</td> <td>Brought stock home from Show.</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Friday Sept. 18th.</td> <td>Plowing etc. Deposited $30 check.</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Sat sep 19th fine</td> <td>We were on our way from London to Ottawa today got to Belleville about 1 P.M. &amp; left about 3 P.M.</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Sunday 20th fine</td> <td>We arrived at Ottawa about 8 a.m. &amp; got stock into Stables about dinner time. I went to Dalgelish's for dinner. then went back to Stable &amp; got things fixed up and went to Church in Evening col. 10c</td> <td></td> <td>.10</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Monday 21st fine</td> <td>We spent the day fixing up the Cattle.</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>580</p> <table> <tbody> <tr> <td></td> <td>Tuesday. sep 22nd / 08 fine</td> <td>We looked after stock &amp; had them Judged in Afternoon got all we showed for as there was no competition.</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Wensday 23rd fine.</td> <td>We did Chores and Answered Visitors Questions</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Thursday 24th fine</td> <td>We did Chores as usual not much sign of business.</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Friday 25th</td> <td>We prepared to leave in Evening recd prize money and rebate on Freight. 116. &amp; 28 We had stock loaded by dark.</td> <td>$2800 $11600</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Saturday 26th fine</td> <td>We had rather a slow run today. got to Belleville about dark.</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Sunday 27th fine</td> <td>We arrived home about 3 P.M. &amp; got stock home by dark. We have had a very safe trip.</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>W Batty $600</td> <td>Monday 28th wet.</td> <td>We started to take up Mangels today and I went to town in Afternoon got horses shod 25c went to School meeting in Evening (W Batty Pants 600</td> <td></td> <td>.25</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Pd T.R.B. $5000 <p></p> W. Batty $100</td> <td>Tuesday 29th fine &amp; Cool</td> <td>We finished taking up mangels today. 12 loads. <p>Paid T.R. Bowman 5000</p> <p><br />" " " " 500</p> Pd W. Batty 100 at Ottawa</td> <td></td> <td>5000 5.00</td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>581</p> <table> <tbody> <tr> <td>X</td> <td>Showery Wensday 30th Dull &amp; cool</td> <td>E.P. Keepsake 3rd had B.C. by Lord Val 2nd Will and boys worked at worked at Potatoes. I went to Fergus show in Morning and to Mt Forest in Afternoon evening Saw Mr Lowe and Mr Broadfoot at the show they had a good turn out of Stock Mr Lowe had Champion Bull over all breeds &amp; Mr Broadfoot Champion law. we we Tickets 116. 45. 60. meals 50</td> <td></td> <td>.50 1.10 .45 .60</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Dull &amp; Cool Thursday 1st Oct / 08</td> <td>Men worked at potatoes I went to Mr Holborn's in Morning, and to Bradwins McIntyre's in Afternoon had dinner at Holborn's and then came home. Ticket .20</td> <td></td> <td>.20</td> </tr> <tr> <td>brought 2 heifers from Tom <p></p> Pd Will up to date.</td> <td>Friday 2nd fine</td> <td>I went up to Toms and got two heifers. shipped E.P. Rosebud 5th &amp; Belles Leader to Geo T Robertson Wingham Price $25000 he still owes me $240. Pd me $1000 at London I wired H.C. Jewett. 50c Paid Will his account up to date $5403</td> <td></td> <td>.50 5403</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Saturday 3rd fine</td> <td>We finished potatoes and fixed wire fence between rape &amp; Turnips.</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Sunday 4th fine</td> <td>Mary. Jennie Marguerite &amp; I went to Church in Morning Children &amp; I to S.S. Marge Jennie &amp; I in Evening. col. 200 ,20</td> <td></td> <td>2 .20</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Monday 5th fine</td> <td>I went to East Aurora for Sheep &amp; bgt 54 head 53 ewes &amp; lambs &amp; 1 ram a 2.37 Each</td> <td></td> <td>37800</td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>582</p> <table> <tbody> <tr> <td></td> <td>Tuesday. Oct 6th fine</td> <td>We stayed last night at the Roycraft inn &amp; found it very Comfortable pd bill for room &amp; breakfast $150 dinner supper at Ea. 25 pre-paid freight $2800</td> <td></td> <td>.25 1.50 28.</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Wensday 7th fine</td> <td>I left East Aurora at 130 am this morning &amp; passed Customs &amp; left Bridgeburgh at. 11 30 P.M. tonight</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td> <p></p> X</td> <td>Thursday 8th Showery</td> <td>I arrived home at 3. PM. found all well &amp; the Sheep stood the Jurney very fairly. E.P. Mayflower 6 had C.C. by E.P.R 3rd</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Friday 9th fine</td> <td>I went Wil Finished plowing stubble land 2nd time. W.B. &amp; I went Ship E.P. Pride 4th to Henry W. Fuller And Peepabun, Ont. Arthur Station., C.P.R.</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Saturday 10th Dull</td> <td>Will trimmed Sheep I went to Hendersons to see Sheep. then Tom Came and took 17 Ewe lambs to feed for a Year &amp; keep in better shape than his are this Year for $450 &amp; he gets Wool. he Keeps his own Ewe lambs for breeders &amp; if I want them next Year will have to pay same for this lot. &amp; he also got two Ewes. I Pd Mr Stewart $2000 on Account &amp; sent $850 to record magnificent</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>583 Treatment for Impaction of bowels in horses. when lying down look at their side when standing paws &amp; acts like colic.</p> <p>Treatment quart Raw Linseed every twelve hours along with restal injections to cause free Evacuations of the bowel, to subdue pain while oil is acting one-half-ounce doses of fluid Extract of Cannibas indica may be given Every 3 or 4 hrs in a small quantity of oil where stoppage is due to gut tie or similar conditions death will surely ensue</p> <table> <tbody> <tr> <td>W Batty 1 pr shoes 400.</td> <td>Oct. 10th / 08 contd</td> <td>pd. J.L. S. Ac. $11000 W. Batty 1 pr shoes $450 attended Insurance meeting got shoes mended .55 .40 bal. on shoes. .50 got 5 Ewes from Toms that were there pasturing</td> <td></td> <td>11000 4.50 .55 .40 .50</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Sunday 11th Dull</td> <td>Aunt.J. Mary E. Baby &amp; I went to Church in morning Children to S.S. and Mary. J. &amp; I to Church in Evening Col. 100</td> <td></td> <td>1.00</td> </tr> <tr> <td>X</td> <td>Monday 12th fine</td> <td>Witch of Benton had C. Calf by E.P. Ringleader 3rd <p>Will trimmed Sheep W.B. &amp; I took twelve Ewes to Geo Hendersons &amp; brought back 6 Ewes &amp; two lambs. Lambs weighed 104 &amp; 106 I went to town bgt Nails &amp; putty $118 Tuesday 13th</p> I sent. $850 to Chas Gray to record magnificent. pd. $2000 on account to Mr Stewart paid J. Henderson $4100 to for beef ring steer. Pd Printers O.R. Wallace Ac. $885</td> <td></td> <td>1.18 <p>8.50</p> <p>20.00 41.00</p> 8.85</td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>584</p> <p>Members Angus Society 1904</p> <table> <tbody> <tr> <td>Jas Bowman</td> <td>Guelph</td> </tr> <tr> <td>S Young</td> <td>Guelph</td> </tr> <tr> <td>A McKinnon</td> <td>hillsburgh</td> </tr> <tr> <td>P Thompson</td> <td>"</td> </tr> <tr> <td>A.J. Thompson</td> <td>"</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Geo Davis</td> <td>Alton</td> </tr> <tr> <td>J.W. Burt</td> <td>Conningsby</td> </tr> <tr> <td>R Murdock</td> <td>Gordonville</td> </tr> <tr> <td>W Hall</td> <td>Washington</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Jas Sharp</td> <td>Rockside</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Jno Eldridge</td> <td>Hepworth</td> </tr> <tr> <td>F.J. Colyar</td> <td>Welwin Assa</td> </tr> <tr> <td>T. Robinson</td> <td>Dunsford</td> </tr> <tr> <td>J J Bell</td> <td>Waverly</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Jno Hodgson</td> <td>Mindemoya</td> </tr> </tbody> </table> __________________________________________________________ <table> <tbody> <tr> <td>Oct. 14th / 08. fine</td> <td>We prepared car &amp; to ship stock. Two pigs Came from D.C. Flatt. 1 from Dougelles &amp; sons Mitchell &amp; Ram from Jno Mountains Flatts. Exp. 300 Douglas $135 Jno Mountains 100 We are ready to Ship Car tomorrow.</td> </tr> </tbody> </table> <table> <tbody> <tr> <td>Bull to Hon. W. Clifford Austin</td> <td>$200</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Freight</td> <td>15.50</td> </tr> <tr> <td>10 Ewes &amp; 2 Rams to Geo. Patterson Brandon @ 25. = 27500</td> <td>275.</td> </tr> <tr> <td>5 Ewes &amp; 1 ram @ $15 = 240</td> <td>240</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Freight &amp; Feed 27 head @ $320</td> <td>$640</td> </tr> <tr> <td>4 Ewes &amp; 1 ram to Jos Rye Edeze Daugh P.O. Alton Mr Watkins &amp; son Old Alta At $20 = $10000</td> <td>100</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Freight &amp; Feed $2100</td> <td>21.</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Four Ewes to Jos Rye &amp; son at $2500 $10000</td> <td>100</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Freight &amp; Feed 17.60</td> <td>17.60</td> </tr> <tr> <td>1 Ram &amp; 1 Ewe to Chas Ries at R. 3000 Ewe. 20 = 5000</td> <td>50</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Charges. $8.80</td> <td>8.80</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Two Cattle to C.C. Ellett at. 35000 settled by notes</td> <td>350</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Charges Freight &amp; feed</td> <td>33.00</td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>585</p> <p>{typed article from newspaper}</p> <p>How Old Are You?</p> <p>One day there came to the court of a king a gray-haired professor, who amused the king greatly. He told the monarch a number of things he never knew before, and the king was delighted. But finally he came to a point where the ruler wanted to know the age of the professor, so he thought of a mathematical problem. "Ahem!" said the king ; "I have an interesting sum for you; it is a trial in mental arithmatic. Think of the number of the month of your birth." Now the professor was sixty years old and had been born two days before Christmas so he thought of twelve, December being the twelfth month. "Yes," said the professor. "Multiply it by two," said the king. "Yes," "Add five." "Yes," answered the professor, doing so. " Now mulitply by fifty." "Yes." "Add your age." "Yes." "Subtract 365." "Yes." "Add 115." "Yes." "And now," said the king, "might I ask what the result is?" "Twelve hundred and sixty," replied the professor, wonderingly "Thank you," was the king's response. "So you wre born in December, sixty years go, eh? "Why, how in the world do you know?" replied the professor. "Why," replied the king, "from your answer 1260." "The month of your birth was the twelfth, and the last two figures give your age." "Ha, ha, ha!" laughed the professor. "Capital idea! I'll try it on the next person. It's a polite way of finding out people's ages." --Watchman.</p> <table> <tbody> <tr> <td>Oct. 15 / 08</td> <td>I got pigs fro W H Durham Islington. for J.B. McGregor Charges $190 pr of Turkeys for J. Batty. $770 from W.E. Wright Glanworth <p>Two pigs from D.C. Flatt Charges $300, Hog from Douglas &amp; sons for Jos Rye Charges $135</p> <p>Ram from Jno Mountain I returned him &amp; pd 41c</p> <p>I Prepaid Freight on Car to Edmonton. 104. Stops 700</p> <p>$1400 for Will to use on way.</p> bg 4 bales of hay 90 u @ 70c bgt. 6 bales straw at 50c</td> <td> <p></p> $12100 1400</td> <td>190 770 <p>300.</p> <p>1.35 1.00 .41</p> 2.52 3.00</td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>590</p> <table> <tbody> <tr> <td>1899 Horses</td> <td></td> <td>1900 Horses</td> <td></td> <td>Apr 15 / 04 1904</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td>E.P. Quality</td> <td>125</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Queen</td> <td>178 75</td> <td>Queen</td> <td>150</td> <td>Queen</td> <td>200</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Nell.</td> <td>75</td> <td>Nell.</td> <td>75</td> <td>Nell</td> <td>75</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Princess</td> <td>100</td> <td>Princess</td> <td>250</td> <td>Princess</td> <td>300</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Tory.</td> <td>125</td> <td>Tory</td> <td>75</td> <td>Prince of E.P.</td> <td>300</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Nell</td> <td>75</td> <td>Bob</td> <td>60</td> <td>E.P. Queen</td> <td>200</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Bob</td> <td>50</td> <td>bes</td> <td>60</td> <td>Bes</td> <td>125</td> </tr> <tr> <td>bes</td> <td>35</td> <td></td> <td>$670</td> <td></td> <td>$13.25</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>725 725</td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td>April 15 / 1904</td> </tr> </tbody> </table> <table> <tbody> <tr> <td>Cattle {1899}</td> <td></td> <td>Cattle {1900}</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td></td> <td>Kyma 3rd</td> <td>125.</td> <td>all gone</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Kyma</td> <td>125 125</td> <td>Kyma Tweedhill</td> <td>150</td> <td>all gone</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Kyma 3rd</td> <td>125 125</td> <td>Bell.</td> <td>150</td> <td>all gone</td> </tr> <tr> <td>K. Tweedhill</td> <td>150</td> <td>Kyma 4th</td> <td>125</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>Bell</td> <td>125.</td> <td>" 5th</td> <td>125</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>Kyma "</td> <td>125</td> <td>" 6th</td> <td>50</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>" 5</td> <td>120</td> <td>" 8th</td> <td>100</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>" 6th &amp; Calf</td> <td>100</td> <td>E.P. Bell</td> <td>125</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>" 7th</td> <td>75</td> <td>" " 2nd</td> <td>125</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>" 8th</td> <td>75</td> <td>" " 3rd</td> <td>100</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>E.P. Bell.</td> <td>100</td> <td>E.P. May</td> <td>125</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>E.P. " 2nd</td> <td>75</td> <td>E.P. May 2nd</td> <td>75</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>E.P. " 3rd</td> <td>50</td> <td>Kyma 10th</td> <td>60</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>E.P. Mayfl.</td> <td>100</td> <td>Kyma 11th</td> <td>30</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>E.P. "</td> <td>25</td> <td>Lass of Tweedhill</td> <td>100</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>No 1</td> <td>125</td> <td>Bowmans no 1 Bull &amp; steer</td> <td>125</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>Kymas H.</td> <td>150</td> <td>Kymas Heir</td> <td>200</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>K. 3rds Calf</td> <td>150</td> <td>Bell's Calf</td> <td>75</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>No 1s "</td> <td>25</td> <td>E.P. Bell's Calf</td> <td>60</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>Fat Heifer</td> <td>75</td> <td>No 1s Calf.</td> <td>08</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>" "</td> <td>70</td> <td>Kyma Tweedhill C</td> <td>40</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>Lady 'sC</td> <td>55</td> <td>Duke of Erin.</td> <td>90</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>Rose</td> <td>50</td> <td>Steer</td> <td>25</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>Emylin</td> <td>40</td> <td>Rose &amp; C.</td> <td>50</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>E.P. {Stamp? Star of?}</td> <td>140</td> <td>Lady</td> <td>50</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>2030 2030</td> <td></td> <td>2298</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td></td> <td>Emyline</td> <td>30</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td>2328 2328</td> <td></td> </tr> </tbody> </table> <table> <tbody> <tr> <td>Sheep (1899}</td> <td></td> <td>Sheep {1900}</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td></td> <td>9 S. Ewes</td> <td>72.</td> </tr> <tr> <td>2. 4 S. Dr. Ewes</td> <td>40.00</td> <td>1 Suffolk ram</td> <td>05</td> </tr> <tr> <td>2 2 " " "</td> <td>35</td> <td>6 Dorset Ewes</td> <td>75</td> </tr> <tr> <td>2 1 " " "</td> <td>30</td> <td>1 " "</td> <td>07</td> </tr> <tr> <td>1.2 se " " " " N.P.</td> <td>30</td> <td>1 " "</td> <td>16</td> </tr> <tr> <td>3 rams.</td> <td>30</td> <td>1 wether -</td> <td>07</td> </tr> <tr> <td>3 G. Ewes</td> <td>25 190</td> <td>1 grade Ewe. {89?}</td> <td>07</td> </tr> <tr> <td>190</td> <td>2845</td> <td>5 Dorset rams</td> <td>50</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td></td> <td>$229 229</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td>3227</td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>591</p> <table> <tbody> <tr> <td>Old Pride</td> <td>40 40</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Pride of Powrie 11th</td> <td>200</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Belle of D 2nd</td> <td>225</td> </tr> <tr> <td>E.P. Mayflower</td> <td>200</td> </tr> <tr> <td>E.{Purness?} no 1</td> <td>150</td> </tr> <tr> <td>E.P. Belle 5th</td> <td>150</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Rose.</td> <td>50</td> </tr> <tr> <td>E.P. Belle 4</td> <td>175</td> </tr> <tr> <td>E.P. Kyma 6th</td> <td>175</td> </tr> <tr> <td>E.P. Kyma 11th</td> <td>200</td> </tr> <tr> <td>E.P. Belle 2nd</td> <td>175</td> </tr> <tr> <td>E.P. Kyma 4th</td> <td>175</td> </tr> <tr> <td>E.P. Mayflower 2nd</td> <td>250</td> </tr> <tr> <td>E.P. Belle 3rd</td> <td>200</td> </tr> <tr> <td>E.P. Belle</td> <td>150</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Bull Calves</td> <td>700</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Cow "</td> <td>500</td> </tr> <tr> <td>1 Yr heifers</td> <td>450</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Witch of Mote.</td> <td>100</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Grades 2 heifers.</td> <td>$55</td> </tr> <tr> <td>1 Yr Bulls</td> <td>200</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>4515 4515</td> </tr> </tbody> </table> <table> <tbody> <tr> <td>S Sheep</td> <td>250</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>{S?}Sheep</td> <td>230</td> <td>230</td> </tr> <tr> <td>{Hu?}</td> <td></td> <td>20</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Hay</td> <td>210</td> <td>210</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Wheat</td> <td>100</td> <td>100</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Barley</td> <td>60</td> <td>60</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Oats.</td> <td>80</td> <td>80</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Rye &amp; Peas</td> <td>60</td> <td></td> </tr> </tbody> </table> Douglas Martin. St Marys Ont wants Young Angus Bull Offered E.P. King &amp; E.P. Rosador for ans mch 26 / 05 $17500</div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>592 Apr 2nd 1899 1899. $ C. Implements</p> <table> <tbody> <tr> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td>1 weight {found?} 3227.</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>wagon.</td> <td>30</td> <td>Stoves</td> <td>wag Wagon</td> <td>30</td> </tr> <tr> <td>wagon..</td> <td>25</td> <td>Organ &amp; Music</td> <td>wagon</td> <td>20</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Buggy</td> <td>30</td> <td>Sewing Machines</td> <td>Buggy</td> <td>30</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Barrow</td> <td>01</td> <td>Tables</td> <td>Barrow</td> <td>01</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Cultivator</td> <td>18</td> <td>Music table</td> <td>Cultivator</td> <td>18</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Rake</td> <td>05</td> <td>Sofa</td> <td>rake</td> <td>05</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Binder</td> <td>97</td> <td>5 large Chairs</td> <td>Binder</td> <td>97</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>05</td> <td>9 Common "</td> <td>Cutter</td> <td>05.</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Mower</td> <td>10</td> <td>What-not</td> <td>Mower</td> <td>10</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Plows.</td> <td>8</td> <td>Rocking-Chairs</td> <td>Plows</td> <td>08</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Harrows</td> <td>7</td> <td>Bedroom Suite.</td> <td>Harrows</td> <td>07</td> </tr> <tr> <td>P. Harvester</td> <td>5</td> <td>" "</td> <td>P. Harvester</td> <td>05</td> </tr> <tr> <td>forks</td> <td>3</td> <td>Bedsteads</td> <td>forks</td> <td>03</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Shovels</td> <td>2</td> <td>Lamps</td> <td>Shovels</td> <td>02</td> </tr> <tr> <td>bags.</td> <td>7</td> <td>Chamber Sets.</td> <td>bags</td> <td>07</td> </tr> <tr> <td>scuffler</td> <td>5</td> <td>Books</td> <td>scuffler</td> <td>05</td> </tr> <tr> <td>racks</td> <td>3</td> <td>Lounge</td> <td>racks</td> <td>03</td> </tr> <tr> <td>C. box</td> <td>2</td> <td>Clock</td> <td>C box</td> <td>02</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Sundries</td> <td>10</td> <td>Pictures</td> <td>sundries</td> <td>10</td> </tr> <tr> <td>pulper</td> <td>9</td> <td>Large Box.</td> <td>Pulper</td> <td>09</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Cart &amp; bl</td> <td>3</td> <td>Cupboards</td> <td>Cart &amp; bl</td> <td>03</td> </tr> <tr> <td>weeder.</td> <td>7</td> <td>Small Stands</td> <td>weeder</td> <td>07</td> </tr> <tr> <td>9 Plow</td> <td>10</td> <td>Curtains</td> <td>9 Plow</td> <td>10</td> </tr> <tr> <td>S. drill</td> <td>23</td> <td>Dishes</td> <td>S drill</td> <td>23</td> </tr> <tr> <td>roller</td> <td>14</td> <td>Small things in kitchen</td> <td>roller</td> <td>14</td> </tr> <tr> <td>sleigh</td> <td>13</td> <td>Preserve Jars</td> <td>sleigh</td> <td>13</td> </tr> <tr> <td>C &amp; saws</td> <td>4</td> <td>Milk pans</td> <td>C &amp; saws</td> <td>04</td> </tr> <tr> <td>augers &amp; bits</td> <td>1</td> <td>Jewelry.</td> <td>augers &amp; bits</td> <td>1</td> </tr> <tr> <td>f mill</td> <td>8</td> <td>Cream Crock</td> <td>f mill</td> <td>08</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Harness</td> <td>26</td> <td>Silver Ware</td> <td>Harness</td> <td>26</td> </tr> <tr> <td>halters:</td> <td>4</td> <td>Table Cloths</td> <td>Halters</td> <td>04</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>296 296</td> <td>Violin</td> <td>2 sower</td> <td>08</td> </tr> <tr> <td>__</td> <td></td> <td>Carpet. less 8 %</td> <td></td> <td>398 - 31 =367 367</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>&amp; =</td> <td>Mats.</td> <td>Hay</td> <td>.60</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td></td> <td>Boots &amp; Shoes</td> <td>straw</td> <td>17</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td></td> <td>Beds &amp; Bed Clo.</td> <td>Oats.</td> <td>.75</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td></td> <td>Towels</td> <td>wheat</td> <td>54</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td></td> <td>Robe</td> <td>rye</td> <td>12</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td></td> <td>Weaving Clothes</td> <td>Bran</td> <td>04</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td></td> <td>Washing-machine &amp; wringer</td> <td>Marys Lamps</td> <td>06</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td></td> <td>Baskets.</td> <td></td> <td>168 168</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td></td> <td>1900</td> <td></td> <td>3762</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td></td> <td>Total furniture</td> <td></td> <td>310</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td>Total</td> <td>407240</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td>310-4{6?}</td> <td></td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>593</p> <table> <tbody> <tr> <td>Feb 1904 Wm Young wants Am Angus Cow Perryboro Harriford PQ</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Adam A. Smith St Marys wants a stallion</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Feb. 10 / 04 Priced Prince Robert Liddle Dunboyne wants Clide Colt</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Clide Colt Feb. 19 / 04 E. Chapin Waterford</td> </tr> <tr> <td>B Van Blarecom &amp; Norham, P O.Ont. Wants Clide Colt. Feb 23 / 04</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Moses Croft Bridgeport has Clover. Thrasher</td> </tr> <tr> <td>J.F. Agee Mch. 12 / 04 Whitesville Mo wants Suffolk sheep</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Mch 9 / 04 offer Bulls 1.25 up Cows 200 up Wm Alex Thompson Esq. Gananoque Ont. writes for Angus bull</td> </tr> <tr> <td>offer Queen 400 filly 2 yr 350 D. Bartlett and Son Smithville Ont writes for Clide mare. Mch 5 / 04</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Mar 28 / 04 Geo. Feuner Warwick. Watford on G.T.R. is Station wants to start a herd</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Apr 2 / 04 offered Shearling ewes &amp; ram at 15 to 25 W.S. Lanning. M.D. Hicksville. Ohio wants to start a flock of Suffolks</td> </tr> <tr> <td>May 26 / 04 Elmer C. Towne East Doves Maine U S. wants Angus Yearling Bulls &amp; Heifers</td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>594 Totals for 1900 Apr 2nd</p> <table> <tbody> <tr> <td>Wheat</td> <td>Live Stock &amp; Implements</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>Barley</td> <td>and Furniture</td> <td>4072.40</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>Oats</td> <td>amount W.R.B. Account</td> <td>2751.42</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>Peas</td> <td>Int on W.R.B. ac</td> <td>133.18</td> <td>.</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Hay</td> <td>money invested in farm.</td> <td>2000.00</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>Straw</td> <td>improvements</td> <td>1000.00</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>Chop.</td> <td>bal. due from W.R.B. on Cattle</td> <td>112.50</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>Rye.</td> <td>J. Batty account</td> <td>192.77</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>potatoes</td> <td></td> <td>10262.27</td> <td>10262.27</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Turnips</td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>Henfeed</td> <td>Liabilities</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>Mangels</td> <td>Int. to R. Hamilton</td> <td>200.00</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>Apples</td> <td>Stove</td> <td>40.00</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>O.A.C. note</td> <td>70.00</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td></td> <td>other accounts</td> <td>33.45</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td></td> <td>Century fund.</td> <td>25.00</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td></td> <td>368.45</td> <td>368.45</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td></td> <td>Total for Apr 2nd 1900</td> <td>$9893.82</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td></td> <td>Total for Apr. 1899.</td> <td>9265.32</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td></td> <td>" increase for 1900</td> <td>$628.50</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Ap 15 / 02</td> <td>Amt of Acct.</td> <td>3352.13</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>with W.R. Bowman</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>June. 20 / 06</td> <td>Amount of W.R.B's Acct</td> <td>$5778.58</td> <td></td> </tr> </tbody> </table> <table> <tbody> <tr> <td>Jno Warren Acton Shorthord Breeder wants Suffolk Sheep</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Jno Eldridge Hepworth Station &amp; P.O: wants an Angus Bull</td> </tr> <tr> <td>George Paffy. Squamish B.C. Wants an Angus Bull.</td> </tr> <tr> <td>S.W. Fixmer {Sagounery?} Harper Iowa Gallow up &amp; Clides</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Jn. Jno. Neilson Scarboro P.O. Ont. "Angus Breeder"</td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>595</p> <table> <tbody> <tr> <td>W.J. Little Paris wants. Danbeney oats Ans Mch. 14 / 03.</td> </tr> <tr> <td>John Clark Esq. Box 23. Meaford Ont wants. M. Bantey. ans. Mch 14 / 03</td> </tr> <tr> <td>John Wilson Box 25. Beeton wants to hire till Jan 1st.</td> </tr> <tr> <td>G.H. Hawden B.C. has Suffolk ram bgt from us by A.P. Westervelt sep. 1903. Bowman's {Acct?}</td> </tr> <tr> <td>A.D. McCannel. Carstairs Alta has Charming Queen of Elm Park</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Jas. Wells Tiverton P.O. Kincardine. Station, recd $154 for 1 bg pearl of savoy potatoes. May 14th 1903</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Alder P. Elderkiss Maccau Nova Scotia</td> </tr> <tr> <td>James Gaunt White Church P.O. Ont.</td> </tr> <tr> <td>H.A. Sutherland. D.V. &amp; V.S. Main Street Ashtabula Ohio Clides offered Two at 5000 each</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Henry Grieve Esq. Saltcoats. Assa bgt Abra's Cattle</td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>596</p> <table> <tbody> <tr> <td>ans Feb 24th / 03 Mr Wm Albra Blair wants Angus Cattle</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Feb 4 / 03 Henry Baird Birnam, P.O. Ont. wants Clide mares ans. 2.450. P. 600. Filly 250.</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Ans Mch 10 / 03. H.H. Clark Alloa Ont wants heavy mares &amp; Suffolk sheep</td> </tr> <tr> <td>ans Mch 11 / 03 John Morton Esq Lacombe, Alta wants big coarse Angus Bull</td> </tr> <tr> <td>ans Mch 11 / 03 Samuel H Murdin Goldstone Man wants. Angus Bull</td> </tr> <tr> <td>ans. Mch 12 / 03 John G. Clark Burwell Road Ont Wants a cheap,blemished Clide mare offered filly</td> </tr> <tr> <td>E.D. Tillson Estate Ltd Tillsonburg Ont wants to found Angus herd ans Mch 12 / 03</td> </tr> <tr> <td>ans Mch 14 / 03 A.G. Smillie Hensall Ont wants Danbeney Oats</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Apt 4 / 06 S.W. Edwards Watford Ont wants Stallion</td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>597</p> <table> <tbody> <tr> <td>ans Jan 14 / 03 Geo Bainard. Hargrave Man P.A. bull &amp; heifer</td> </tr> <tr> <td>ans Jan 14 / 03 John Rea Russell Man P.A. Bull &amp; Carload grade heifers</td> </tr> <tr> <td>ans Jan 14 / 03 M Anderson Slocum Junct B.C. wants a b.C. 4 mos old</td> </tr> <tr> <td>ans Jan 14 / 03 Pheasant Forks H. Q. Stilborn Pheasant Forks Man wants big P.A. Bull calf</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Ans Jan 15 / 03 John Henderson La Riviere Riviere Man wants P.A. Bull</td> </tr> <tr> <td>W.G. Lowes Bosworth Ont Refund of</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Harry Nicholson Mt Forest</td> </tr> <tr> <td>E.A. August Bates Manitoba Hornings Mills Ont</td> </tr> <tr> <td>G. Carter Son Co St Marys Ont Seedsmen</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Geroge Laithwaite Goderich wants to start a herd, but thinks cattle high priced</td> </tr> <tr> <td>R. Norton Crane O.A.C. 183. Pavet St Montreal</td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>598</p> <p>Mary Bowman, aged 3 yrs.</p> <p>Once U are us a little boy if culy hay pesant eye. A boy it always told &amp; tufe are never never tells a wi and pie totted off to cool the children all and cy air goes the culy haded boy at never never tells a wie</p> <p>Adresses.</p> <table> <tbody> <tr> <td>Polled Angus, G.C. Young Rivard Corner P. Quebec</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Dec 4 / 02 Dr. Witt S. Belden Esq Benson Vermont U S wants Suffolk Sheep</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Dec 5 / 02 Robert Hamilton Gesto Ont wants Angus bull</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Dec. 29 / 02 De. Witt S. Belden John Thomas Esq. Lowville PO Halton. Co. wants a P.A. Bull</td> </tr> <tr> <td>J.W. Shoemaker. Berlin wants Danbeney Oats</td> </tr> <tr> <td>C. Guman Giroux PO Manitoba</td> </tr> <tr> <td>ans Jan 15 / 03 Richard Keating Russell Man P.A. Bull</td> </tr> <tr> <td>ans Jan 15 / 02 Wm Winchester Moose Jaw Assa</td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>599 Adresses</p> <table> <tbody> <tr> <td>James Findley. Corner. Lock St &amp; Aberdeen ave. Slate Felt &amp; Iron roofer Hamilton</td> </tr> <tr> <td>J.R. McLeod esq C.N. Railway Co Port Arthur</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Wm Borthwick Findlay P.O. Manitoba</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Geo. W. Beebe Agassiz B.C. sent Photo to Make Magic Lantern Views for Institute work.</td> </tr> <tr> <td>A.S. Dedrick Esq. Erie View Ont. wants 8 bu Danbeney Oats</td> </tr> <tr> <td>H.P. Brown 310 Central Avenue Great Falls Montana</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Napier Laudale Factor Aberlour Scotland</td> </tr> <tr> <td>R.B. Greig Colliege of Science New Castle on Tyne England</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Sheep.W.P. &amp; G King Oakwood Ont</td> </tr> <tr> <td>July 30 / 04 T.B. Miller Esq. Box 339. London Ont. Dary man wants an Angus Bull</td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>600</p> <table> <tbody> <tr> <td>Charlie German. P.O. Box 1247 Winnipeg Man</td> </tr> <tr> <td>May 3 / 04 Alex W Beattie Esq Blair Ont wants Angus Bull</td> </tr> <tr> <td>James Dowald Esq. Newlands Fintray Aberdeen shire Scotland</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Henry W. Fuller Box 29 Arthur Ont. bgt Mr Bells old bull. Rory of Brandon</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Dec 16 / 04 George Grub wants Demerton P.O. Ont. Angus Cow in calf</td> </tr> <tr> <td>George Smith. The Benny Farm Montreal West Que</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Died Nov / 05 Jas Hazelton Esq Hazeldean Farm Kirkton PO St Marys Stn G 2.R. Ont</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Jan 2 / 05 Frank Ruttie Wilksport. Ont. wants to Exchange Stewart bull for Cow</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Jan 25 / 05 E.G. Van Wagner Stoney Creek wants a bull calf 1 week old Cheap</td> </tr> <tr> <td>C. Becker Clifford Ont 24 / 05 Stallion Colt.</td> </tr> <tr> <td>James Jeffery. Arthur Ont wants Angus Bull. Apr 7 / 06</td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>{Article from newspaper or magazine}</p> <p>The Secret of Peace and Strength.</p> <p>Suppose that the Christian life, in its daily manifestation, should come to be marked and known by simplicity and happiness. Suppose that the followers of Jesus should really escape bondages to the evil spirits of avarice and luxury which infest and torment so much of our complicated, tangled, artificial modern life. Suppose that instead of increasing their wants and their desires, instead of loading themselves down on life's journey with so many bags and parcels and boxes of superfluous luggage and bric-a-brac that they are forced to sit down by the roadside and gasp for breath; instead of wearing themselves out in the dusty ways of ostentation and vain show, or embittering their hearts because they cannot succeed in getting into the weary race of wealth and fashion -- suppose instead of all this they should turn to quiet ways, lowly pleasures, pure and simple joys, "plain living and high thinking." Suppose they should truly find and show their happiness in the knowledge that God loves them and Christ died for them and heaven is sure, and so set their hearts free to rejoice in life's common mercies-- the light of the sun, the blue of the sky, the splendour of the sea, the peace of the everlasting hills, the song of the birds, the sweetness of flowers, the wholesome savor of good food, the delights of action and motion, the refreshment of sleep, the charm of music, the blessings of human love and friendship --rejoice in all these without fear or misgiving, because they come from God, and because Christ has sanctified them all by his presence and touch -- suppose, I say, that such a revival of the joy of living in Christ and working for Christ should silently sweep over the Church in the twentieth century. What would happen? Great would be the peace of her children. Greater still would be their power.</p> <p></p> <p>{Sepia Pictures of 3 Clydesfale horses dark in colour, all with white faces and legs --top one facing left, , right-side one facing left with man holding bridle--left-side one facing right}</p> <p>Marcellus. Hiawatha. Baron's Pride.</p> <p>Three of the most noted Clydesdale horses in Scotland to-day. Note the strong hocks, flinty bone, silky feather, springy pasterns, and large open hoof-heads. (Courtesy of No-West Farn {cut off}</p> <p>Thos. A. Chisholm Dunkeld Ont Apr 18 / 06 wants Clyde Stallion</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>{Page from THE DUNDEE ADVERTISER, THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 19, 1903. AGRICULTURAL AFFAIRS, PERTH SALE OF ABERDEEN-ANGUS BULLS, LARGE COMPANY OF BUYERS, RECORD PRICE FOR A BULL.}</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>1. {last column of page on Aberdeen Angus bull sale from The Dundee Advertiser February 19, 1903}</p> <p>2. {Article What to Teach Your Daughter.}</p> <p>Teach her that one hundred cents make a dollar. Teach her to wear a simple muslin dress and to wear it like a queen. Teach her her how to sew on buttons, darn stockings and mend gloves. Teach her to dress for health and comfort as well as for appearance. Teach her to arrange the parlor and the library. Teach her to love and to cultivate flowers. Teach her to say no and mean it: and to say yes and stick to it. Teach her to have nothing to do with intemperate and dissolute young men. Teach her to pay regard to the character of those she would associate with and not to how much money they have. Teach her to have a place for everything and to put everything in its place. Teach her that music is an elevating and delightful accomplishment and should not be neglected if there is money enough to give her instruction in it. Teach her that the more she lives within her income the more she will save and the further away she will keep from privation when reverses come. Teach her to take advantage of every opportunity for reading, selecting such books as will give her suitable mental training and practical information for a good and useful life. Teach her that modesty is the most attractive of all qualities, and that loud talking or laughter in public not only disgusts everybody that hears it, but will eventually destroy her self respect. Teach her a high sense of personal dignity, so that she may regard familiarity of touch or speech as an unpardonable affront to her womanhood.</p> <p></p> <table> <tbody> <tr> <td>B &amp; W. Rib. 39 N plate 54{?} + 1684 1/2 + 735 =1649 N.Y. Chuck 189</td> </tr> <tr> <td>B. &amp; W. Flask 23c Round Pump Co. $84.28c 92c = 121 1/2 + 8 1/2 = $9.72 Loin 97 X 25 =485 14.55 + 92 = 25.1 K F 18 lb 45c Total</td> </tr> <tr> <td>White S. Rib 28 Plate .30 N.Y. Chuck 117 $10.97</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Flank {?} .70. Round 82 1/2 = 7.01 Loin 71 1/2 10.74 K. fat $18.40 + 10.97 = $29.42 X 2 = $58.84 + .95 = $59.79 38 X 2 = 76 + 19 = 95</td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>{Back cover of diary blue/green cloth with red cloth edges and spine}</p> </div> UG Transcription Progress Scripto transcription progress Done transcribed https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/081c1bf0187daeb6b1f84a454d97601c.pdf f006db9108006992ac4f92c82500e82f Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. {Front Cover of Diary Royal blue cloth with yellow leather binding and corners} {written on tape} VOL. 4 OCT. 16-1908 NOV 26-1912 https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/a45000d2d2deaf5a085f4239cddbbcbd.pdf a1bd586f9cf0cffb97b63e5c0f749269 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. [Inside front cover, blank] https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/6e6f47bd55b9d36eeca35c0a7cf059c2.pdf e97c1cb0ee88e67eb0019b393c43cde2 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. 19/75 {In a fraction format} https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/c79aacfd5cb6fe548b42050f9a170b6f.pdf dd02a5a7aaffe0b71639372b469e3858 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. [Blank page] https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/c8b07ab85aa20ff9478829dc75c76f05.pdf 64ff91ebcd67a7a5ec9251fcd3ff81eb Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. 1 <table> <tr> <td></td> <td>Oct. 16<u>th</u> 1908. fine R.P.O.</td> <td> W. Batty at Harveys Thrashing I did Chores and wrote to Hon. W. Clifford, J.D. McGregor, Geo Patterson & his Manager. H. W. Watkins. Jos Rya & Chas Ries. rec<u>d</u> $22<u>50</u> from Jos Smith for apples sent $30<u>00</u>. to D. Douglas & Sons Mitchell Ont.</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Sat 17<u>th</u> fine</td> <td>We picked apples Cleaned box stalls. Finished Apples I went to town drew on Geo Patterson Brandon for $601.40 and on Hon. W. Clifford for $200<u>00</u>. I bgt groceries.</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td> X</td> <td>Sunday 18<u>th</u> fine</td> <td><s>Jennie Mar</s> Mary. E. Bessie & I went to Church, & baby J & M.E. to S.S. Col. Connectional funds. $5<u>00</u> 13 c. Mary J. Jennie & M.E. & I went to Church in evening heard Rev Crews on The Model Daughter & Sister. & was very good. E.P. Keepsake had a C. Calf by Lord Val 2nd </td> <td></td> <td>.13 5.00</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Monday 19<u>th</u> fine & cool</td> <td>I took 8 bgs Cider Apples to mill got 25 Gal Cider. and pd. 50<u>c</u> shipped Raw Lamb to Geo L. Bearas Valparaiso Ind. bgt. 2 brls of Cement, at $2<u>10</u> at Penfolds then went to Mill in Afternoon pd Express on McGregors hogs. 3<u>00</u> Rya's $1<u>35</u> & Mountain Ram 1<u>00</u> Pd for Chopping 8 bgs. 40c.</td> <td></td> <td>.50 5.35 .40</td> </tr> <table> https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/32ca36f9c81b77f8793c191d5b142176.pdf f00ae14e5bf8b1b715108ce0568a4c90 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. 2 <table> <tr> <td></td> <td>Tuesday 20<u>th</u> Oct /08.</td> <td>W.B. hauled Engine wood & I want to town in Morning took Apples in to be packed for Mr Walsh then Met Mother. & Norman. I pd for barrel. 25<u>¢</u>. then. we Cleaned out coal Cellar & prepared to cement the floor</td> <td></td> <td>.25</td> </tr> <tr> <td> X</td> <td>Wensday. 21<u>st</u> fine. </td> <td>W.B. & I put Cement floor in Coal Cellar. and did Chores Century Place Matilda had Cow Calf by E.P. Ringleader 3<u>rd</u>.</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Thursday 22<u>nd</u> fine.</td> <td>We fixed mangels went for Beef. Pd for Killing $2<u>25</u> and topped turnips in Afternoon</td> <td></td> <td>2.25</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Friday 23<u>rd</u> fine. </td> <td>We topped turnips in morning and harrowed out & made road in Afternoon hauled 1 load</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Saturday 24<u>th</u> wet </td> <td>We chored around barn & got things into shape for hauling in turnips. & we put a few harrowed out Turnips into rows, got two bags lime 75<u>¢</u></td> <td>.</td> <td>.75</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Sunday 25<u>th</u> wet</td> <td>Mary J. Baby. <s>Jennie</s> Mary E. & I want to Church in Morning Col 50¢ Children & I to S. S. in Afternoon</td> <td></td> <td>.50</td> </tr> <tr> <td>16</td> <td>Monday 26th Wet morning. </td> <td>I voted in morning & <s>went to</s> worked at Turnips rest of the day had two of Walker boys got in 16 loads</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <table> https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/748e855e2575e9f29128b75190c476e3.pdf 50dac135c37b0037360393000c2a4c15 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. 3 <table> <tr> <td>12 <u>lds</u> </td> <td>Tuesday 27<u>th</u> Oct. 1908. fine</td> <td>We hauled turnips & finished harrowing them out. had Walkers boys helping and I went to Henlock Young's Funeral. he was Killed by his Traction Engine.</td> <td</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>2</td> <td>Wensday 28<u>th</u> wet. </td> <td>We hauled two lds turnips in Morning and. Chored rest of the day. put lime on Cow stands & under the planks I asked hands to thrashing. got hair cut. 20<u>¢</u> horse shod. 75. Groceries $1<u>45</u>. ordered 1000 sheets for Entry of Suffolk sheep.</td> <td></td> <td>.20 .75 1.45</td> </tr> <tr> <td>19 X</td> <td>Thursday 29<u>th</u> fair</td> <td>We finished turnips today we hauled 19 loads. had Walkers boys helping E.P. Rosebud 7<u>th</u> Aborted her Calf.</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Friday 30th fair</td> <td>We Thrashed today had 1 Man from Flick. Ford. Harvey, Telford, Friendship Barber & Mc Dougall. we finished at 4 P.M.</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Saturday 31st fair & Cool</td> <td>I went to mill. with 15 bgs Chop 12 0.3 pea, Pd. I also pd Account in full 7.00. and bgt barley Chop $5<u>30</u> Willie was at Fords Thrashing in Morning & Barbers in Afternoon</td> <td></td> <td>.75 7.00 5.30</td> </tr> <table> https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/fb79bb2a5ba9972f33c9d533a1b3a0e3.pdf 8b2a947d7236a832445b95953a73ca9a Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. 4 <table> <tr> <td></td> <td>Sunday Nov 1 / 08. fair & Cool</td> <td>Mary J. Bessie, and Jennie & I went to Church in Morning and Children & I to S.S. Col 50<u>c</u>. S.S.C. $5.0</td> <td></td> <td>.16 .50</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Monday 2<u>nd</u> fine</td> <td>W.B. at Barbers & Mc Dougalls Thrashing. I got Cattle from Toms four over 1 year & 1 Calf. they have been there since. June 23<u>rd</u> being 4 months & 1 week $17<u>00</u> 4 head. and Two heifers were there 3 months & 1 week $6<u>25</u> Colts went on. 19<u>th</u> May. Sheep went on May 9th. <s>Got</s> got them back 5. on oct 10th I took five heifers to J. Henderson to run on rape. </td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>1 3.</td> <td>Tuesday. 3<u>rd</u> fair</td> <td>We got in Cabbage & Carrots 1 ld Cabbage. 3 Carrots Went to Concert in Evening</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>Pd J.F. $1<u>50</u></td> <td>Wensday 4<u>th</u> fine</td> <td>We chored and I went to the Shorthorn sale in afternoon. prices did not rule high I pd J. Flick $1<u>50</u> for Attending Friendships Thrashing. I pd $178<u>24</u> to J.R. Bowman Charges on checks .45</td> <td></td> <td>1.50 179.24 .45</td> </tr> <tr> <td>X</td> <td>Thursday. 5<u>th</u> cool & Windy</td> <td>W.B. & I chored & covered turnip pit. Put Ram with Ewes. the "Imp Shearling."</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <table> . https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/c84ef8a604b5d435343ff5b60a4b4195.pdf e553b9a0a68f3e26d2f5daaf26565247 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. 5 <table> <tr> <td></td> <td>Sat Friday. Nov 7/6<u>th</u> fair. </td> <td>We Chored & W.B. finished manuring garden & started plowing I. went to Hendersons for their ewes to breed to ram and got. the wethers from Geo Henderson. 3 weighed 340 <u>lbs</u> got Ewe from J Henderson 128 lbs</td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Sat 7<u>th</u> fine Friday 6<u>th</u> fine</td> <td>we fixed gates in morning & plowed generally.</td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Sun</td> <td>Mary E. Jennie. Ruth & I went to Church, and Children & I to S.S. Col. for Poor 40<u>¢</u> Envelope 50. S.S. 08</td> <td></td> <td>.08 .50 .40</td> <td>.</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Mon 9th fine</td> <td>Will & I settled up. to date. & W owes me $5<u>66</u> & I re Meat & feed for cows & hens. Two barrels of apples not pd for $3.00</td> <td></td> <td></td> <td>3<u>00</u></td> </tr> <tr> <td>#</td> <td>Tuesday 10<u>th</u> fine</td> <td>Will started again this Morning and plowed sod. W. Batty & I did chores and Showed Cattle to Proff Day & students in Afternoon </td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Wensday 11<u>th</u> Dull & snowy.</td> <td>I went to Oil City to inspect N Casenden's Cattle. got there about dark. & looked over a few of them. and finished in Morning Expenses. Ticket 6.20, 40, 60, dinner 50 Papers 10<u>¢</u></td> <td></td> <td>.10 6.20 .40 .60 .50</td> <td></td> </tr> <table> . https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/2261d53b75467057a706bd19b5fe9a69.pdf b084aaeb7388022a429edddd81fb6bbf Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. 6 <table> <tr> <td>Thursday 12<u>th</u> Cold & snow</td> <td>I started on early train. & got to London for noon. had dinner with Mr Williams then went to Stratford & to Seaforth. Tic to Seaforth $1<u>25</u> livery $1<u>00</u>, {Pruts?} 05. I spent a pleasant evening with Mr Mc Intosh's.</td> <td></td> <td>1.25 1.00 .05</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Friday 13th fine</td> <td>I took Early train and got home about. 11 A.M. and then prepared to plow butched a sheep and then plowed till Evening</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>Saturday 14<u>th</u> Snowy</td> <td>Will & I plowed sod W Batty in Afternoon. J. Henderson Called & I pd him for his lambs $46<u>25</u>, I also pd. Mr Hall for Fruit trees $1<u>40</u> pd Jennie & Mary. 50<u>¢</u> each for Keeping stockings darned.</td> <td></td> <td>46.25 1.40</td> </tr> <tr> <td>S<s>aturday</s>unday 15<u>th</u> snowy</td> <td>M.J. Jennie. Bessie & I went to Church in Morning. and Children & I to S.S. Col. 50<u>¢</u> 05. 03.</td> <td></td> <td>.50 .05 .03</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Monday 16<u>th</u> Stormy</td> <td>Both Men plowed and I Chored and went up to Tom's and fixed Furnace front. built brick work</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <table> . https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/c134c0cdb77954c5318e8dfe95593e63.pdf f5467969b6ea17d74e99f523a7710e82 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. 7 <table> <tr> <td> x</td> <td>Tuesday 17<u>th</u> Nov / 08</td> <td>Will trimmed sheep in morning W Batty & I went to Hendersons for Cattle and took them up to Tom’s. and five heifers to be fed for $4 per month each & to be kept in as good shape as last year. Bred E.P. Pride to E.P. Ringleader, 3<u>rd</u>. We killed Old Nell in Afternoon, and skinned her & put her meat away for hens for Winter.</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>8 lds X</td> <td>Wensday 18<u>th</u> fair & soft</td> <td>Both men hauled manure all day. I went to town paid note in Bank of Commerce. $450 <s>Int 11.60</s> Int. $11<u>83</u> Paid. C.H. Hughes for Coal $58<u>75</u>. Pd Dr Savage account $5<u>50</u> Mothers ac. $3<u>00</u> sold horse hide $2<u>25</u> and 4 sheep skins $3<u>00</u> sold 13 cockerels for 75<u>¢</u> each. Rec<u>d</u> on account $5.00 bgt Oatmeal $1<u>35</u>. bgt. C.oil 90¢ sent $5<u>00</u> to W.H. Durham Box 1052. Toronto. on Mr McGregor's ac- bred E.P. Keepsake to Magnificent</td> <td>2.25 3.00 5.00</td> <td>50.75 5.50 3.00 1.35 .90 5.00</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Thursday 19th fine</td> <td>I finished plowing sod & Will started to plow rape ground. Stewart McIntosh & Mr McEwing of Seaforth: came to see our Cattle on their way to Mr Sharp's sale.</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Friday 20<u>th</u> fine</td> <td>I went to Sharp's Sale. Mary. J. Bessie & Baby to Chelt {Cheltenham}. Tic W Batty Chored Will. Plowed Flowers 10c</td> <td></td> <td>10 2.90</td> </tr> <table> https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/b35624272a32b1541264afcc0688bcda.pdf 6f3744c7299e13a8312dcd0283a8bc4f Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. 8 <table> <tr> <td> X</td> <td>Saturday 21<u>st</u> Nov 1908 fine</td> <td>Will went to Mill in Morning took 10 bgs oats. 3 barley & 2 peas sold 20 bu wheat to Redwin @ 95¢ $19<u>00</u> 1 Cockerel. 75<u>¢</u>. I went to town Rec<u>d</u> $26<u>50</u> from. Chas. Lawley Melita. being balance on Elm Park Master 2<u>nd</u>. sent. $9<u>00</u> Entry fees to A. P. Westervelt for Cattle to Winter Fair. bred E.P. Belle 3<u>rd</u> to Magnificent</td> <td>25.00</td> <td>9.00</td> <td>19.00 .75</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Sunday 22<u>nd</u> fine</td> <td>Mary E. Aunt J & I went to Church in morning. heard an Educational Sermon Col. 50. 02. We stayed at home rest of the day Tom & two of Children came for a while.</td> <td></td> <td>.02 .50</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Monday 23<u>rd</u> fine</td> <td>Will finished plowing and started trimming sheep W. Batty Chored. I went to town. bgt hardware 1.90<u>c</u></td> <td></td> <td>1.90</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Tuesday 24<u>th</u> Dull & wet</td> <td>We fixed up car in morning loaded sheep and feed in Afternoon. I pd for car $28<u>00</u> and for Consul papers $3<u>00</u> pd. Mr Hamilton for Insurance $9<u>00</u></td> <td></td> <td>3.00 28.00 9.00</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>3 <u>lds</u></td> <td>Wensday 25<u>th</u> fair. </td> <td>W. Batty helped with chores and hauled Manure. to Mangel grd I went to town sent $15<u>50</u> to. J. W. Burt to record. 31 Suffolk sheep rec<u>d</u> $25<u>00</u> from J. Batty. for ram & $11<u>00</u> from Geo. L. Bearss for ram bgt spray pump. $2<u>50</u> bgt $1<u>10</u> worth</td> <td>20.00 11.00</td> <td>15<u>50</u> 2.50</td> <td></td> </tr> <table> https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/4b6a792ba121f17ef936419f5a2c4e06.pdf c321926240661dafde2b839fca034f27 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. 9 <table> <tr> <td>4</td> <td>Thursday Nov. 26<u>th</u> / 08 fair</td> <td>W.B. hauled manure 4 lds went to Harveys for Crates I bgt I went to town bgt Glass and hardware. $1<u>06</u>. drugs. 60<u>¢</u>.</td> <td></td> <td>.60 1.06</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td> X</td> <td>Friday Nov 27<u>th</u> fair & cool.</td> <td>W Batty hauled manure 4 lds. I did Chores & put in storm windows & put in some glass. bred E.P. Keepsake 4th to Magnificent</td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Saturday 28 fine</td> <td>W.B. & Harry Cleaned box stalls and hauled 3 lds manure I went to town bgt a ticket for Chicago. $14<u>50</u>, bgt hardware 28<u>¢</u> bal on Saw. 25<u>¢</u>. Candies. 10<u>¢</u> got a pair of shoes</td> <td></td> <td>14.80 .28 .25 .10</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td> x</td> <td>Sunday 29<u>th</u> fair</td> <td>M.J. Jennie Bessie & I went to Church in Morning Children to S.S. Col. 02 I took Mother & Baby to Cemetry. bred Kyma 4<u>th</u> to E.P. Ringleader 3rd</td> <td></td> <td>02</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Monday 30th Dull & wet</td> <td>W. Batty took 21 bgs grain to Mill. 15 oats. 5 barley. 1 peas I Chored in Morning and started to Chicago on 3 P.M. Train my Supper cost. 35<u>¢</u> berth. 2<u>00</u> St cars. 10<u>¢</u></td> <td></td> <td>2.35 .10</td> <td>1.05</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Tuesday Dec 1<u>st</u> cold</td> <td>Arrived at Chicago at 9 a.m. breakfast 25<u>¢</u> dinner 25. supper 25 bed 50. We attended the Annual meeting of Suffolk Association. Mt Melvin</td> <td></td> <td>.25</td> <td></td> </tr> <table> . . . . . . https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/bae2aeb43c4cc1e2732468d0b8f390a8.pdf e79c2c5626f155c2b2f0597c773bab80 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. 10 <table> <tr> <td>Dec 1<u>st</u> 08 fair & cold</td> <td><s>Iva. Burt to</s> re- Elected president Mr Morse Jolet Vice. Mr Palmer Bearss and. Dean were Elected Directors. Mr Jas D. McGregor & I met. Directors of the American Angus Ass<u>n</u> & laid our case re. the interchange of business between the two records. And they have agreed to put us on same basis as Scotch Herd Book. & treat us the same. which is all we could expect. then I want to bed pretty well tired out.</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>Dec 2<u>nd</u> fair & cold</td> <td>I went to see Car loads of Cattle. it was a fine sight The Angus easily lead. then. I went to look at Cattle in building and then. to sheep did not do much today but look around Stock. & went to the Angus Meeting in evening. Mr Judy Mr Marvin & Mr Missourian were Elected Mr Judy is president I stayed up till about 1 A.M.</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>Thursday. 3<u>rd</u> fair & Cold</td> <td>I got up about 9 a.m. & watched Judging till I came away pd. Will $10<u>00</u> to help out with his Expenses. I pd $1<u>25</u> per day. I left Show about 1.30 P.M. had dinner & went to train berth $1<u>25</u> paper 05. Tip 10<u>¢</u> supper 50¢</td> <td></td> <td>10.00 1.25 .10 .50</td> </tr> <table> https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/858a4fa50500afb6c6ed6e421f75d2f4.pdf fc6e8380a0b7005a4e51aa2359870644 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. 11 <table> <tr> <td> XX</td> <td>Friday Dec 4<u>th</u> fair & Cold</td> <td>I got home about 6.30 a.m. & W Batty & I Chored all day. I went to town. deposited the Mon $1000 Mr McGregor gave me to buy cows. Bell of Delaval & Witch of Benton to E.P. Ringleafer 3rd</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Saturday 5<u>th</u> fair & Cold</td> <td>I went for Flour and Bran. 100 flour snowdrift. at Goldie Chg<u>d</u> Boys & I Cleaned box stalls and disinfected Stable with Benoleum</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Sunday 6<u>th</u> snowy</td> <td>Mary J. Children & I went to Church. heard. Rev. Mr. Crews</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td> X</td> <td>Monday 7<u>th</u> Stormy</td> <td>I went to town in morning got 1 ton oil cake. 3200 & bran Flour & 90 <u>lbs</u> 9<u>85</u> m<u>ds</u>. Pd Dougles & Sons $5<u>00</u> on Mr Rye's Boar. took Cattle in to the Show bred E.P. Mayflower 3<u>rd</u> to E.P. Ringleader 3<u>rd</u></td> <td></td> <td>32.00 9.85 5.00</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Tuesday 8<u>th</u> fair & cold</td> <td>We did Chores and attended to Stock in the Show. We had a very nice Aberdeen Angus Annual Meeting. Elected the old officers excepting I took Mr Young's place on Toronto Fair Board. <s>Mr</s> We won Everything <s>in sight</s> we showed {for?}. I Pd Mr W.E. Wright for pr of Turkeys sent to J Batty $7<u>70</u> <s>then</s>.</td> <td></td> <td>7.70</td> </tr> <table> https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/569c3ba0e320fcf025401d5e6e593fbe.pdf 1feb7212a280356402e0c4a916a31036 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. 12 <table> <tr> <td></td> <td>Wensday 9<u>th</u> Dec / 08 fine</td> <td>We Attended show. had our cow killed E. P. Pride 3rd she dressed about 64% weighed 1540 alive and 976 carcase.</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td><s>the</s> Thursday 10<u>th</u> fair</td> <td>I attended Show cattle and went to Banquet in the Evening Ticket. $1<u>50</u> it was a very satisfactory. Sold a bull Yesterday to Mr Binnie and Mr Kenney. of Erin. For $150<u>00</u> to be delivered soon</td> <td></td> <td>1.50</td> <tr> <td></td> <td>Friday 11<u>th</u> Dull & damp</td> <td>We attended stock & took grist to Mill of Oats peas & barley We won 3<u>rd</u> prize on Carcase sold carcase for $8<u>75</u> = $85<u>40</u></td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>Pd Will $16<u>12</u> pd W. Batty 5<u>00</u> x</td> <td>Saturday. 12<u>th</u> fine</td> <td>Will & W.B. Cut wood and I went to mill for Chop and bgt a load of Barley. @ 51<u>¢</u> per bu. 51 bu 37 <u>lbs</u> D. 51<u>¢</u> = $26<u>40</u> I rec<u>d</u> prize money from show $85<u>00</u> money for carcase & hide 8<u>00</u> pd W. Batty 5<u>00</u> axe handle. 30<u>¢</u></td> <td>5.00 8.00 85.40</td> <td>26.40 .30 5.00</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Sunday 13<u>th</u> fair</td> <td>Mary & Children & I went to Church in morning. heard rev. Dr Williamson preach on "Do. I Love Jesus" to the Children.</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Monday 14<u>th</u> fair & soft</td> <td>Will & W.B. hauled wood. I Chored and I went to <s>town</s> Stn to Mail letters saw Geo Henderson. his steers weighed 1020 I owe him for lamb. I went to Anniversary in Evening with all children Col 40¢.</td> <td></td> <td>.40</td> </tr> <table> https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/5a478d6bea4455c53345716a0446058b.pdf f94e6746548ee1e1f326d13709a00d70 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. 13 <table> <tr> <td> x Pd Will 10<u>00</u></td> <td>Tuesday Dec 15<u>th</u> fine & soft</td> <td>I took Will to Stn in morning & sold Chickens. W chored also went to mill in Afternoon bred. E.P. Rosebud 108 8<u>th</u> to E P Ring leader 3<u>rd</u>. Paid. the money Mr Mc Gregor gave me to Will to buy a Car of Cows. to take to him I pd Will $10<u>00</u>, pd out Mr Scroggie 25<u>¢</u> s.s.col.</td> <td></td> <td> .25 10.00</td> </tr> <tr> <td> x</td> <td>Wensday 16<u>th</u> fine</td> <td>W.B. & I chored and put Ear Tags in Cattle & sheep ringed young bull and. cleaned out Eave trough. & butched a Lamb bred E.P. Beauty 4<u>th</u> to Magnificent went to town in Evening bgt Carbolic acid 75<u>¢</u> Envelopes. 05. dates. 10<u>¢</u></td> <td></td> <td>.10 .05 .75</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Thursday 17th Stormy.</td> <td>We Chored and went to Mill for grist. Mr J. Binnie & Alex Mc Kinney both of Erin Came for Young bull E.P. Ringleader 7<u>th</u>. pd for him $150<u>00</u> I sent $37<u>50</u> to B.H. Heide Union Stock Yards Chicago. I recd from them $75<u>00</u> prize money.</td> <td>$150<u>00</u> $75<u>00</u></td> <td><s>150.00</s> $37<u>50</u></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Friday 18th fair & Changeable</td> <td>We Chored cut wood and went to station for "Prince of Benton" he came home in very thin condition his head is about the only part I would recognize. Louis Flick helped us today. took 1 cord heading to mill 19th. and got grist Chop</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>W. Batty 40<u>c</u></td> <td>Saturday 19<u>th</u> fair</td> <td>Louis Flick here 1/2 day. pd him Willie & L. Cut wood. I Chored Went to town. p<u>d</u> Bridges for shoes 4<u>25</u> for Mending Willies Leggings. 40</td> <td></td> <td>1.25 4.15 .40</td> </tr> <table> https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/1618fb758ffbb9ab8b99f43737b1451f.pdf ca64c74d727705a334de3c887debe773 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. 14 <table> <tr> <td>X X X</td> <td>Sunday Dec. 20<u>th</u> 1908. fair</td> <td>bred E.P. Belle 2<u>nd</u> & <s>E.P. Keepsake</s> to Prince of Benton E.P. Keepsake 4<u>th</u> to E.P. Mailbag Children & I went to Church heard Mr Crews preach on Life of Jesus. A Christmas Sermon it was very good. Children & I went to S. S. Andrew was here all day. gave a Few hymns on his Phonograph in evening gave Children 30<u>¢</u> for Miss Reid's present </td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>x</td> <td>Monday 21<u>st</u> stormy</td> <td>bred E.P. Pride 6<u>th</u> to Magnificent We Chored and I went to town in Afternoon. <s>heard</s> Took M Cummings. Shoal Lake. Manitoba to See the Colliege. Barns & some of the Stock. and he was greatly pleased. I Went to School meeting in Evening we had a good meeting</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td> x</td> <td>Tuesday 22<u>nd</u> fine</td> <td>We had Monkhouse cutting straw and wood. today had hand from Barber & Telfords we got along fairly well C. McDougal bred his P. of Benton cow to Lord Val 2nd</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>5 XXXX</td> <td>Wensday 23<u>rd</u> fine</td> <td>We Chored and Willie & Harry hauled manure 5 lds has cut bred E. P. Belle 4<u>th</u> to Prince of Benton <br>" Century Place Matilda to E.P. Ringleader 3rd</br> " E.P. Mayflower 7<u>th</u> to Prince of Benton " <br>" Rosebud 7<u>th</u> " " " "</br> Mary. J. & I went to town, to get presents for Children. And Other things for Xmas I bgt goose $1<u>20</u>. Will came home from Mt Forest. bgt ton of Bran from Goldies.</td> <td></td> <td>.20 20<u>00</u></td> </tr> <table> https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/451831ea3fd94ea0b35d1eda10dfa6a5.pdf 9bf671190c6a654cbec21af9797551ba Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. 15 Dec 1908. <table> <tr> <td>Pd.</td> <td>Thursday 24<u>th</u> fine little soft</td> <td>Will & I went to town in Morning. I bgt beef. $3<u>40</u> Stable Scraper. 25<u>¢</u> barrel of salt. 1<u>25</u> Louis Flick $1<u>00</u> for working at sawing on. Tuesday.</td> <td></td> <td>3.40 1.00</td> <td>1<u>25</u></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Friday 25<u>th</u> Dull</td> <td>W.B. & I did Chores and. <s>looked</s> spent Christmas. quite pleasantly. Tom and Family were here for dinner Also Andrew was here all day.</td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td> x</td> <td>Saturday 26<u>th</u> <s>{?}</s> blustery</td> <td>We did Chores and I took Andrew home & Went to Station to meet Will's family. I rec<u>d</u> check from Ont Agr. Colliege for $1100<u>00</u> for three Angus Females. I gave Will check for 6<u>95</u> & Paid Normans Dr. bill for his broken hip. 40<u>00</u> bred E.P. Rosebud to Magnificent</td> <td></td> <td>6.95 40<u>00</u></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Sunday 27<u>th</u> blustery</td> <td>Mary. Jennie & I went to Church in morning. heard Rev Crews preach and went to. S. S. in Afternoon We had a review Mr Burrows. led. Col. 1<u>00</u> 10<u>¢</u> 03<u>¢</u>.</td> <td></td> <td>.10 .03 1.00</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Monday 28th fine</td> <td>Will started to Mount Forest in morning. I want to town in Afternoon <s>heard</s> Dep. 1100 in bank Got a check from. W. Laidlaw for $2700 Prize money for Guelph Show Went to School meeting in Evening L. & J. Flick were cutting wood today.</td> <td>27.00</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <table> https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/dd28c3a0984ff4b4d9a213c4d7981e39.pdf 8eacfd3c7298bcd892337b369e4f8789 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. 16 <table> <tr> <td>W. Batty 50c</td> <td>Tuesday Dec. 29 / 08 fine</td> <td>Boys hauled manure 6 lds I went to town got windows fixed 20 Got W.B. Window fixed. 50<u>¢</u> dep $27 - Bank & drew ten. got a B.R. Cockerel. from Preston $3<u>15</u></td> <td></td> <td>3.15</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Wensday 30<u>th</u> Soft.</td> <td>Boys chored & I went to School meeting in Morning. Mr Barber was reelected. Trustee and we went over the report. ect. Willie Went to Mill with grist of Chop Oats & peas in Afternoon. I gave W. Batty Check for <s>Thursday 3</s> $110 to send to his Father. And. have promised to pay him $13<u>86</u> in Morning.</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td> X</td> <td>Thursday 31st blustry & Cold</td> <td>We Chored & I took W. Batty to Station and Paid him in full to date $110<u>00</u> Check to his Father $13<u>86</u> in Cash. I then got horse shod groceries 35<u>c</u>. We MJ. & I went up to Tom's in Evening. Mr & M<u>rs</u> R. Shortreed Andrew Simpson and M<u>rs</u> Norris Were there. We spent a pleasant Evening. bred E.P. Mayflower 8<u>th</u> to E.P. Ringleader 3rd</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td> X</td> <td>Friday Jan 1<u>st</u> 09. blustry</td> <td>We Chored & Mr House Came in Afternoon and took a look at Cattle. we also had a chat about school matters. gave Harry 25<u>¢</u> for New Year's bred E.P. Keepsake 3rd to E.P. Mailbag </td> <td></td> <td>.25</td> </tr> <table> Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. 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Scanned Manuscript Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>{Front Cover of Diary Royal blue cloth with yellow leather binding and corners}</p> <p>{written on tape}</p> <p>VOL. 4</p> <p>OCT. 16-1908</p> <p>NOV 26-1912</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>[Inside front cover, blank]</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>19/75 {In a fraction format}</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>[Blank page]</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>1</p> <table> <tbody> <tr> <td></td> <td>Oct. 16th 1908. fine R.P.O.</td> <td>W. Batty at Harveys Thrashing I did Chores and wrote to Hon. W. Clifford, J.D. McGregor, Geo Patterson &amp; his Manager. H. W. Watkins. Jos Rya &amp; Chas Ries. recd $2250 from Jos Smith for apples sent $3000. to D. Douglas &amp; Sons Mitchell Ont.</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Sat 17th fine</td> <td>We picked apples Cleaned box stalls. Finished Apples I went to town drew on Geo Patterson Brandon for $601.40 and on Hon. W. Clifford for $20000. I bgt groceries.</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td> <p></p> <p></p> X</td> <td>Sunday 18th fine</td> <td>Jennie Mar Mary. E. Bessie &amp; I went to Church, &amp; baby J &amp; M.E. to S.S. Col. Connectional funds. $500 13 c. Mary J. Jennie &amp; M.E. &amp; I went to Church in evening heard Rev Crews on The Model Daughter &amp; Sister. &amp; was very good. <p></p> E.P. Keepsake had a C. Calf by Lord Val 2nd</td> <td></td> <td>.13 5.00</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Monday 19th fine &amp; cool</td> <td>I took 8 bgs Cider Apples to mill got 25 Gal Cider. and pd. 50c shipped Raw Lamb to Geo L. Bearas Valparaiso Ind. bgt. 2 brls of Cement, at $210 at Penfolds then went to Mill in Afternoon pd Express on McGregors hogs. 300 Rya's $135 &amp; Mountain Ram 100 Pd for Chopping 8 bgs. 40c.</td> <td></td> <td>.50 <p></p> 5.35 .40</td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>2</p> <table> <tbody> <tr> <td></td> <td>Tuesday 20th Oct /08.</td> <td>W.B. hauled Engine wood &amp; I want to town in Morning took Apples in to be packed for Mr Walsh then Met Mother. &amp; Norman. I pd for barrel. 25¢. then. we Cleaned out coal Cellar &amp; prepared to cement the floor</td> <td></td> <td>.25</td> </tr> <tr> <td> <p></p> X</td> <td>Wensday. 21st fine.</td> <td>W.B. &amp; I put Cement floor in Coal Cellar. and did Chores <p></p> Century Place Matilda had Cow Calf by E.P. Ringleader 3rd.</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Thursday 22nd fine.</td> <td>We fixed mangels went for Beef. Pd for Killing $225 and topped turnips in Afternoon</td> <td></td> <td>2.25</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Friday 23rd fine.</td> <td>We topped turnips in morning and harrowed out &amp; made road in Afternoon hauled 1 load</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Saturday 24th wet</td> <td>We chored around barn &amp; got things into shape for hauling in turnips. &amp; we put a few harrowed out Turnips into rows, got two bags lime 75¢</td> <td>.</td> <td>.75</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Sunday 25th wet</td> <td>Mary J. Baby. Jennie Mary E. &amp; I want to Church in Morning Col 50¢ Children &amp; I to S. S. in Afternoon</td> <td></td> <td>.50</td> </tr> <tr> <td>16</td> <td>Monday 26th Wet morning.</td> <td>I voted in morning &amp; went to worked at Turnips rest of the day had two of Walker boys got in 16 loads</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>3</p> &lt;td <table> <tbody> <tr> <td>12 lds</td> <td>Tuesday 27th Oct. 1908. fine</td> <td>We hauled turnips &amp; finished harrowing them out. had Walkers boys helping and I went to Henlock Young's Funeral. he was Killed by his Traction Engine.</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>2</td> <td>Wensday 28th wet.</td> <td>We hauled two lds turnips in Morning and. Chored rest of the day. put lime on Cow stands &amp; under the planks I asked hands to thrashing. got hair cut. 20¢ horse shod. 75. Groceries $145. ordered 1000 sheets for Entry of Suffolk sheep.</td> <td></td> <td>.20 .75 1.45</td> </tr> <tr> <td>19 <p></p> X</td> <td>Thursday 29th fair</td> <td>We finished turnips today we hauled 19 loads. had Walkers boys helping <p></p> E.P. Rosebud 7th Aborted her Calf.</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Friday 30th fair</td> <td>We Thrashed today had 1 Man from Flick. Ford. Harvey, Telford, Friendship Barber &amp; Mc Dougall. we finished at 4 P.M.</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Saturday 31st fair &amp; Cool</td> <td>I went to mill. with 15 bgs Chop 12 0.3 pea, Pd. I also pd Account in full 7.00. and bgt barley Chop $530 Willie was at Fords Thrashing in Morning &amp; Barbers in Afternoon</td> <td></td> <td>.75 7.00 5.30</td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>4</p> <table> <tbody> <tr> <td></td> <td>Sunday Nov 1 / 08. fair &amp; Cool</td> <td>Mary J. Bessie, and Jennie &amp; I went to Church in Morning and Children &amp; I to S.S. Col 50c. S.S.C. $5.0</td> <td></td> <td>.16 .50</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Monday 2nd fine</td> <td>W.B. at Barbers &amp; Mc Dougalls Thrashing. I got Cattle from Toms four over 1 year &amp; 1 Calf. they have been there since. June 23rd being 4 months &amp; 1 week $1700 4 head. and Two heifers were there 3 months &amp; 1 week $625 Colts went on. 19th May. Sheep went on May 9th. Got got them back 5. on oct 10th I took five heifers to J. Henderson to run on rape.</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>1 3.</td> <td>Tuesday. 3rd fair</td> <td>We got in Cabbage &amp; Carrots 1 ld Cabbage. 3 Carrots Went to Concert in Evening</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>Pd J.F. $150</td> <td>Wensday 4th fine</td> <td>We chored and I went to the Shorthorn sale in afternoon. prices did not rule high I pd J. Flick $150 for Attending Friendships Thrashing. <p>I pd $17824 to J.R. Bowman</p> Charges on checks .45</td> <td></td> <td>1.50 <p></p> <p>179.24</p> .45</td> </tr> <tr> <td>X</td> <td>Thursday. 5th cool &amp; Windy</td> <td>W.B. &amp; I chored &amp; covered turnip pit. Put Ram with Ewes. the "Imp Shearling."</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> </tbody> </table> .</div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>5</p> <table> <tbody> <tr> <td></td> <td>Sat Friday. Nov 7/6th fair.</td> <td>We Chored &amp; W.B. finished manuring garden &amp; started plowing I. went to Hendersons for their ewes to breed to ram and got. the wethers from Geo Henderson. 3 weighed 340 lbs got Ewe from J Henderson 128 lbs</td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Sat 7th fine Friday 6th fine</td> <td>we fixed gates in morning &amp; plowed generally.</td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Sun</td> <td>Mary E. Jennie. Ruth &amp; I went to Church, and Children &amp; I to S.S. Col. for Poor 40¢ Envelope 50. S.S. 08</td> <td></td> <td>.08 .50 .40</td> <td>.</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Mon 9th fine</td> <td>Will &amp; I settled up. to date. &amp; W owes me $566 &amp; I re Meat &amp; feed for cows &amp; hens. Two barrels of apples not pd for $3.00</td> <td></td> <td></td> <td>300</td> </tr> <tr> <td>#</td> <td>Tuesday 10th fine</td> <td>Will started again this Morning and plowed sod. W. Batty &amp; I did chores and Showed Cattle to Proff Day &amp; students in Afternoon</td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Wensday 11th Dull &amp; snowy.</td> <td>I went to Oil City to inspect N Casenden's Cattle. got there about dark. &amp; looked over a few of them. and finished in Morning Expenses. Ticket 6.20, 40, 60, dinner 50 Papers 10¢</td> <td></td> <td>.10 6.20 .40 .60 .50</td> <td></td> </tr> </tbody> </table> .</div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>6</p> <table> <tbody> <tr> <td>Thursday 12th Cold &amp; snow</td> <td>I started on early train. &amp; got to London for noon. had dinner with Mr Williams then went to Stratford &amp; to Seaforth. Tic to Seaforth $125 livery $100, {Pruts?} 05. I spent a pleasant evening with Mr Mc Intosh's.</td> <td></td> <td>1.25 1.00 .05</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Friday 13th fine</td> <td>I took Early train and got home about. 11 A.M. and then prepared to plow butched a sheep and then plowed till Evening</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>Saturday 14th Snowy</td> <td>Will &amp; I plowed sod W Batty in Afternoon. J. Henderson Called &amp; I pd him for his lambs $4625, I also pd. Mr Hall for Fruit trees $140 pd Jennie &amp; Mary. 50¢ each for Keeping stockings darned.</td> <td></td> <td>46.25 1.40</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Saturdayunday 15th snowy</td> <td>M.J. Jennie. Bessie &amp; I went to Church in Morning. and Children &amp; I to S.S. Col. 50¢ 05. 03.</td> <td></td> <td>.50 .05 .03</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Monday 16th Stormy</td> <td>Both Men plowed and I Chored and went up to Tom's and fixed Furnace front. built brick work</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> </tbody> </table> .</div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>7</p> <table> <tbody> <tr> <td> <p></p> x</td> <td>Tuesday 17th Nov / 08</td> <td>Will trimmed sheep in morning W Batty &amp; I went to Hendersons for Cattle and took them up to Tom’s. and five heifers to be fed for $4 per month each &amp; to be kept in as good shape as last year. Bred E.P. Pride to E.P. Ringleader, 3rd. We killed Old Nell in Afternoon, and skinned her &amp; put her meat away for hens for Winter.</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>8 lds <p></p> <p></p> X</td> <td>Wensday 18th fair &amp; soft</td> <td>Both men hauled manure all day. I went to town paid note in Bank of Commerce. $450 Int 11.60 Int. $1183 Paid. C.H. Hughes for Coal $5875. Pd Dr Savage account $550 Mothers ac. $300 sold horse hide $225 and 4 sheep skins $300 sold 13 cockerels for 75¢ each. Recd on account $5.00 bgt Oatmeal $135. bgt. C.oil 90¢ sent $500 to W.H. Durham Box 1052. Toronto. on Mr McGregor's ac- <p></p> bred E.P. Keepsake to Magnificent</td> <td>2.25 3.00 5.00</td> <td>50.75 5.50 3.00 <p></p> <p>1.35 .90</p> 5.00</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Thursday 19th fine</td> <td>I finished plowing sod &amp; Will started to plow rape ground. Stewart McIntosh &amp; Mr McEwing of Seaforth: came to see our Cattle on their way to Mr Sharp's sale.</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Friday 20th fine</td> <td>I went to Sharp's Sale. Mary. J. Bessie &amp; Baby to Chelt {Cheltenham}. Tic W Batty Chored Will. Plowed Flowers 10c</td> <td></td> <td>10 2.90</td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>8</p> <table> <tbody> <tr> <td> <p></p> <p></p> X</td> <td>Saturday 21st Nov 1908 fine</td> <td>Will went to Mill in Morning took 10 bgs oats. 3 barley &amp; 2 peas sold 20 bu wheat to Redwin @ 95¢ $1900 1 Cockerel. 75¢. I went to town Recd $2650 from. Chas. Lawley Melita. being balance on Elm Park Master 2nd. sent. $900 Entry fees to A. P. Westervelt for Cattle to Winter Fair. bred E.P. Belle 3rd to Magnificent</td> <td>25.00</td> <td>9.00</td> <td>19.00 .75</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Sunday 22nd fine</td> <td>Mary E. Aunt J &amp; I went to Church in morning. heard an Educational Sermon Col. 50. 02. We stayed at home rest of the day Tom &amp; two of Children came for a while.</td> <td></td> <td>.02 .50</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Monday 23rd fine</td> <td>Will finished plowing and started trimming sheep W. Batty Chored. I went to town. bgt hardware 1.90c</td> <td></td> <td>1.90</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Tuesday 24th Dull &amp; wet</td> <td>We fixed up car in morning loaded sheep and feed in Afternoon. I pd for car $2800 and for Consul papers $300 pd. Mr Hamilton for Insurance $900</td> <td></td> <td>3.00 28.00 9.00</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>3 lds</td> <td>Wensday 25th fair.</td> <td>W. Batty helped with chores and hauled Manure. to Mangel grd I went to town sent $1550 to. J. W. Burt to record. 31 Suffolk sheep recd $2500 from J. Batty. for ram &amp; $1100 from Geo. L. Bearss for ram bgt spray pump. $250 bgt $110 worth</td> <td>20.00 11.00</td> <td>1550 2.50</td> <td></td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>9</p> <table> <tbody> <tr> <td>4</td> <td>Thursday Nov. 26th / 08 fair</td> <td>W.B. hauled manure 4 lds went to Harveys for Crates I bgt I went to town bgt Glass and hardware. $106. drugs. 60¢.</td> <td></td> <td>.60 1.06</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td> <p></p> <p></p> X</td> <td>Friday Nov 27th fair &amp; cool.</td> <td>W Batty hauled manure 4 lds. I did Chores &amp; put in storm windows &amp; put in some glass. <p></p> bred E.P. Keepsake 4th to Magnificent</td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Saturday 28 fine</td> <td>W.B. &amp; Harry Cleaned box stalls and hauled 3 lds manure I went to town bgt a ticket for Chicago. $1450, bgt hardware 28¢ bal on Saw. 25¢. Candies. 10¢ got a pair of shoes</td> <td></td> <td>14.80 .28 .25 .10</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td> <p></p> <p></p> x</td> <td>Sunday 29th fair</td> <td>M.J. Jennie Bessie &amp; I went to Church in Morning Children to S.S. Col. 02 I took Mother &amp; Baby to Cemetry. <p></p> bred Kyma 4th to E.P. Ringleader 3rd</td> <td></td> <td>02</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Monday 30th Dull &amp; wet</td> <td>W. Batty took 21 bgs grain to Mill. 15 oats. 5 barley. 1 peas I Chored in Morning and started to Chicago on 3 P.M. Train my Supper cost. 35¢ berth. 200 St cars. 10¢</td> <td></td> <td>2.35 .10</td> <td>1.05</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Tuesday Dec 1st cold</td> <td>Arrived at Chicago at 9 a.m. breakfast 25¢ dinner 25. supper 25 bed 50. We attended the Annual meeting of Suffolk Association. Mt Melvin</td> <td></td> <td>.25</td> <td></td> </tr> </tbody> </table> . . . . . .</div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>10</p> <table> <tbody> <tr> <td>Dec 1st 08 fair &amp; cold</td> <td>Iva. Burt to re- Elected president Mr Morse Jolet Vice. Mr Palmer Bearss and. Dean were Elected Directors. Mr Jas D. McGregor &amp; I met. Directors of the American Angus Assn &amp; laid our case re. the interchange of business between the two records. And they have agreed to put us on same basis as Scotch Herd Book. &amp; treat us the same. which is all we could expect. then I want to bed pretty well tired out.</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>Dec 2nd fair &amp; cold</td> <td>I went to see Car loads of Cattle. it was a fine sight The Angus easily lead. then. I went to look at Cattle in building and then. to sheep did not do much today but look around Stock. &amp; went to the Angus Meeting in evening. Mr Judy Mr Marvin &amp; Mr Missourian were Elected Mr Judy is president I stayed up till about 1 A.M.</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>Thursday. 3rd fair &amp; Cold</td> <td>I got up about 9 a.m. &amp; watched Judging till I came away pd. Will $1000 to help out with his Expenses. I pd $125 per day. I left Show about 1.30 P.M. had dinner &amp; went to train berth $125 paper 05. Tip 10¢ supper 50¢</td> <td></td> <td>10.00 1.25 .10 .50</td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>11</p> <table> <tbody> <tr> <td> <p></p> <p></p> XX</td> <td>Friday Dec 4th fair &amp; Cold</td> <td>I got home about 6.30 a.m. &amp; W Batty &amp; I Chored all day. I went to town. deposited the Mon $1000 Mr McGregor gave me to buy cows. <p></p> Bell of Delaval &amp; Witch of Benton to E.P. Ringleafer 3rd</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Saturday 5th fair &amp; Cold</td> <td>I went for Flour and Bran. 100 flour snowdrift. at Goldie Chgd Boys &amp; I Cleaned box stalls and disinfected Stable with Benoleum</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Sunday 6th snowy</td> <td>Mary J. Children &amp; I went to Church. heard. Rev. Mr. Crews</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td> <p></p> <p></p> X</td> <td>Monday 7th Stormy</td> <td>I went to town in morning got 1 ton oil cake. 3200 &amp; bran Flour &amp; 90 lbs 985 mds. Pd Dougles &amp; Sons $500 on Mr Rye's Boar. took Cattle in to the Show <p></p> bred E.P. Mayflower 3rd to E.P. Ringleader 3rd</td> <td></td> <td>32.00 9.85 5.00</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Tuesday 8th fair &amp; cold</td> <td>We did Chores and attended to Stock in the Show. We had a very nice Aberdeen Angus Annual Meeting. Elected the old officers excepting I took Mr Young's place on Toronto Fair Board. Mr We won Everything in sight we showed {for?}. I Pd Mr W.E. Wright for pr of Turkeys sent to J Batty $770 then.</td> <td></td> <td>7.70</td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>12</p> <table> <tbody> <tr> <td></td> <td>Wensday 9th Dec / 08 fine</td> <td>We Attended show. had our cow killed E. P. Pride 3rd she dressed about 64% weighed 1540 alive and 976 carcase.</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>the Thursday 10th fair</td> <td>I attended Show cattle and went to Banquet in the Evening Ticket. $150 it was a very satisfactory. Sold a bull Yesterday to Mr Binnie and Mr Kenney. of Erin. For $15000 to be delivered soon</td> <td></td> <td>1.50</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Friday 11th Dull &amp; damp</td> <td>We attended stock &amp; took grist to Mill of Oats peas &amp; barley We won 3rd prize on Carcase sold carcase for $875 = $8540</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>Pd Will $1612 <p></p> pd W. Batty 500 x</td> <td>Saturday. 12th fine</td> <td>Will &amp; W.B. Cut wood and I went to mill for Chop and bgt a load of Barley. @ 51¢ per bu. 51 bu 37 lbs D. 51¢ = $2640 I recd prize money from show $8500 money for carcase &amp; hide 800 pd W. Batty 500 axe handle. 30¢</td> <td>5.00 8.00 85.40</td> <td>26.40 .30 5.00</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Sunday 13th fair</td> <td>Mary &amp; Children &amp; I went to Church in morning. heard rev. Dr Williamson preach on "Do. I Love Jesus" to the Children.</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Monday 14th fair &amp; soft</td> <td>Will &amp; W.B. hauled wood. I Chored and I went to town Stn to Mail letters saw Geo Henderson. his steers weighed 1020 I owe him for lamb. I went to Anniversary in Evening with all children Col 40¢.</td> <td></td> <td>.40</td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>13</p> <table> <tbody> <tr> <td> <p>x</p> Pd Will 1000</td> <td>Tuesday Dec 15th fine &amp; soft</td> <td>I took Will to Stn in morning &amp; sold Chickens. W chored also went to mill in Afternoon bred. E.P. Rosebud 108 8th to E P Ring leader 3rd. Paid. the money Mr Mc Gregor gave me to Will to buy a Car of Cows. to take to him I pd Will $1000, pd out Mr Scroggie 25¢ s.s.col.</td> <td></td> <td> <p></p> .25 10.00</td> </tr> <tr> <td> <p></p> x</td> <td>Wensday 16th fine</td> <td>W.B. &amp; I chored and put Ear Tags in Cattle &amp; sheep ringed young bull and. cleaned out Eave trough. &amp; butched a Lamb <p></p> <p>bred E.P. Beauty 4th to Magnificent</p> went to town in Evening bgt Carbolic acid 75¢ Envelopes. 05. dates. 10¢</td> <td></td> <td>.10 .05 .75</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Thursday 17th Stormy.</td> <td>We Chored and went to Mill for grist. Mr J. Binnie &amp; Alex Mc Kinney both of Erin Came for Young bull E.P. Ringleader 7th. pd for him $15000 I sent $3750 to B.H. Heide Union Stock Yards Chicago. I recd from them $7500 prize money.</td> <td>$15000 $7500</td> <td>150.00 $3750</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Friday 18th fair &amp; Changeable</td> <td>We Chored cut wood and went to station for "Prince of Benton" he came home in very thin condition his head is about the only part I would recognize. Louis Flick helped us today. took 1 cord heading to mill 19th. and got grist Chop</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>W. Batty 40c</td> <td>Saturday 19th fair</td> <td>Louis Flick here 1/2 day. pd him Willie &amp; L. Cut wood. I Chored Went to town. pd Bridges for shoes 425 for Mending Willies Leggings. 40</td> <td></td> <td>1.25 4.15 .40</td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>14</p> <table> <tbody> <tr> <td>X X X</td> <td>Sunday Dec. 20th 1908. fair</td> <td>bred E.P. Belle 2nd &amp; E.P. Keepsake to Prince of Benton <p>E.P. Keepsake 4th to E.P. Mailbag</p> <p>Children &amp; I went to Church heard Mr Crews preach on Life of Jesus. A Christmas Sermon it was very good. Children &amp; I went to S. S. Andrew was here all day. gave a Few hymns on his Phonograph in evening</p> gave Children 30¢ for Miss Reid's present</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>x</td> <td>Monday 21st stormy</td> <td>bred E.P. Pride 6th to Magnificent We Chored and I went to town in Afternoon. heard Took M Cummings. Shoal Lake. Manitoba to See the Colliege. Barns &amp; some of the Stock. and he was greatly pleased. I Went to School meeting in Evening we had a good meeting</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td> <p></p> <p></p> x</td> <td>Tuesday 22nd fine</td> <td>We had Monkhouse cutting straw and wood. today had hand from Barber &amp; Telfords we got along fairly well <p></p> C. McDougal bred his P. of Benton cow to Lord Val 2nd</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>5 XXXX</td> <td>Wensday 23rd fine</td> <td>We Chored and Willie &amp; Harry hauled manure 5 lds has cut <p><br />bred E. P. Belle 4th to Prince of Benton <br />" Century Place Matilda to E.P. Ringleader 3rd<br />" E.P. Mayflower 7th to Prince of Benton " <br />" Rosebud 7th " " " "</p> <p>Mary. J. &amp; I went to town, to get presents for Children. And Other things for Xmas I bgt goose $120. Will came home from Mt Forest.</p> bgt ton of Bran from Goldies.</td> <td></td> <td>.20 <p></p> 2000</td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>15</p> <p>Dec 1908.</p> <table> <tbody> <tr> <td>Pd.</td> <td>Thursday 24th fine little soft</td> <td>Will &amp; I went to town in Morning. I bgt beef. $340 Stable Scraper. 25¢ barrel of salt. 125 Louis Flick $100 for working at sawing on. Tuesday.</td> <td></td> <td>3.40 1.00</td> <td>125</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Friday 25th Dull</td> <td>W.B. &amp; I did Chores and. looked spent Christmas. quite pleasantly. Tom and Family were here for dinner Also Andrew was here all day.</td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td> <p></p> x</td> <td>Saturday 26th {?} blustery</td> <td>We did Chores and I took Andrew home &amp; Went to Station to meet Will's family. I recd check from Ont Agr. Colliege for $110000 for three Angus Females. I gave Will check for 695 &amp; Paid Normans Dr. bill for his broken hip. 4000 bred E.P. Rosebud to Magnificent</td> <td></td> <td>6.95 4000</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Sunday 27th blustery</td> <td>Mary. Jennie &amp; I went to Church in morning. heard Rev Crews preach and went to. S. S. in Afternoon We had a review Mr Burrows. led. Col. 100 10¢ 03¢.</td> <td></td> <td>.10 .03 1.00</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Monday 28th fine</td> <td>Will started to Mount Forest in morning. I want to town in Afternoon heard Dep. 1100 in bank Got a check from. W. Laidlaw for $2700 Prize money for Guelph Show <p>Went to School meeting in Evening</p> L. &amp; J. Flick were cutting wood today.</td> <td>27.00</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>16</p> <table> <tbody> <tr> <td>W. Batty 50c</td> <td>Tuesday Dec. 29 / 08 fine</td> <td>Boys hauled manure 6 lds I went to town got windows fixed 20 Got W.B. Window fixed. 50¢ dep $27 - Bank &amp; drew ten. got a B.R. Cockerel. from Preston $315</td> <td></td> <td>3.15</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Wensday 30th Soft.</td> <td>Boys chored &amp; I went to School meeting in Morning. Mr Barber was reelected. Trustee and we went over the report. ect. Willie Went to Mill with grist of Chop Oats &amp; peas in Afternoon. I gave W. Batty Check for Thursday 3 $110 to send to his Father. And. have promised to pay him $1386 in Morning.</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td> <p></p> <p></p> <p></p> X</td> <td>Thursday 31st blustry &amp; Cold</td> <td>We Chored &amp; I took W. Batty to Station and Paid him in full to date $11000 Check to his Father $1386 in Cash. I then got horse shod groceries 35c. We MJ. &amp; I went up to Tom's in Evening. Mr &amp; Mrs R. Shortreed Andrew Simpson and Mrs Norris Were there. We spent a pleasant Evening. <p></p> bred E.P. Mayflower 8th to E.P. Ringleader 3rd</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td> <p></p> <p></p> <p></p> X</td> <td>Friday Jan 1st 09. blustry</td> <td>We Chored &amp; Mr House Came in Afternoon and took a look at Cattle. we also had a chat about school matters. gave Harry 25¢ for New Year's <p></p> <p>bred E.P. Keepsake 3rd to E.P. Mailbag</p> </td> <td></td> <td>.25</td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </div> UG Transcription Progress Scripto transcription progress Done transcribed https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/9cd399527e56cba5657b5aa32a5361bb.pdf 62e5bb3db81ef01b49178b5a2ef84a51 PDF Text Text �1881. FEBRUARY. JANUARY. Su. M. Tu. W. Th. F. S. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 — — — — — - 6 13 20 - 7 14 21 1 8 15 22 2 9 16 23 3 10 17 24 4 11 18 25 5 12 19 26 Su. M. Tu. W. Th. F. 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Long Vacation from 1st July to 21st August, except in the Court of Appeal, where it ends 31st August. FIXED AND MOVABLE FESTIVALS, ETC. Epiphany. ........................................... Jan. Septuagesima Sunday.......................... Feb. 13 Quinquagesima, Shrove Sunday.......... 27 St. David................................................. Mar. Ash Wednesday........... ......................... Quadragesima. 1st Sunday in Lent... St. Patrick............................................ 17 Annunciation, Lady Day..................... 25 Palm Sunday........................................ April 10 Good Friday......................................... 15 Easter Sunday...................................... 17 St. George............................................. 23 24 Low Sunday......................................... Rogation Sunday.................................. May 22 Queen Victoria’s Birthday................... 24 Ascension Day, Holy Thursday.......... 26 Pentecost, Whit Sunday...................... . .June 5 Trinity Sunday.................................... 12 Corpus Christi....................................... 16 Accession of Queen Victoria................ 20 Proclamation of Queen Victoria............ 21 Midsummer Day, St. John Baptist....... 24 Dominion Day...................................... .July Michaelmas Day.................................... . Sept. 29 Birth of Prince of Wales...................... Nov. 9 1st Sunday in Advent........................... 27 St. Andrew......................................... . . . 30 St. Thomas............................................. Dec. 21 Christmas Day...................................... . 25 BANK HOLIDAYS. Ontario. New Brunswick and Nova Scotia.— New Year’s Day ; Good Friday; Queen’s Birth­ day ; Dominion Day ; Christmas Day. Quebec.—New Year’s Day ; Epiphany ; An­ nunciation ; Good Friday ; Ascension ; Corpus Christi ; St. Peter’s and St. Paul’s ; All Saints; Conception ; Christmas Day; Queen’s Birth­ day, and Dominion Day. Also throughout the Dominion any day ap­ pointed by Proclamation for a General Fast or Thanksgiving. TABLE OF STAMP DUTIES. Stamps required on Notes, Drafts, or Bills of Exchange, executed singly : For $25.................................. .1 cent. “ $50 and over $25............ . .2 “ $100 and over $50......... 3 *‘ each fraction over $100. .3 On Drafts or Bills of Exchange in duplicate : For................................. $100 2 cents. “ each fractional part of $100 2 “ On Drafts or Bills of exchange in more parts than two:—For............................... $100 1 cent. “ each fractional part of $100 1 LIST OF SUNDAYS IN 1881 January... February.. March....... April........ May......... June ....... July......... August ... September October... November. December 2 6 6 3 — — — — 5 3 7 4 2 6 — — — — — 9 13 13 10 8 12 10 14 11 9 13 — — — — — — — — — — — 16 20 20 17 15 19 17 21 18 16 20 18 — — — _ — _ — — — — — 23 27 27 24 22 26 24 28 25 23 27 25 — 30 — 29 — 31 — 30 �1881.—1st MONTH. 31 DAYS. JANUARY. �JANUARY —1 5. WEDNESDAY. st MONTH. 1881. �13. THURSDAY. ��1881 31 DAYS. t24-841’ 24. MONDAY, 25. TUESDAY. 26. WEDNESDAY. “ ™ THURSDAY. 28. FRIDAY. 29. SATURDAY. 30 SUNDAY 4 after Epiphany. [30-335] JANUARY �JANUARY & FEBRUARYb—1st & 2nd MONTHS. 3. THURSDAY. ™ 1881. �i 11. FRIDAY. �& \V .. U I i? �1 f 1. 1881. 27. SUNDAY, 28 DAYS. FEBRUARY. �1. MARCH—TUESDAY. 3. THURSDAY. 6 SUNDAY. 1 in Lent- t®-3003 Quadragesima. �1881. 31 DAYS. MARCH. ��r 1881. 31 DAYS. MARCH. �MARCH & APRILb—3rd & 4th MONTHS. 28. MONDAY TUESDAY. f87'2781 [88it77] 30. WEDNESDAY. 31. THURSDAY, ™ t"®5’ APRIL—FRIDAY SATURDAY. 3. SUNDAY. 1922731 5InLent- 1881 �1881. 6. WEDNESDAY. 7. THURSDAY, 30 DAYS. t072681 APRIL. �APRIL.—4 17. th 1881. MONTH. EASTER SUNDAY. t™1 �1. 1881. 30 DAYS. APRIL. �APRIL & MAY.—4th & 5th MONTHS. 26. TUESDAY. [116-249] 1881. �WEDNESDAY. fax) /^0 < fa* £ 7 XxXzX'rX 6*5/fab /X * 7^, X . fafa^ S/Vud X^r^/ /x^X/ 7 &X 7/s S'fa7fa/ x^4 CX^^rx Xr O XXX & £ 6^00^$/? ./J£,„a /t / '/,.4re<"y ^'i^" ,^’^J'/ «>e< /£XxX • tX . X^XXv yA X'^'X . X X XaX a &X/X XX (7 77^1^ 7^ q^o7 J . T ,/tji zT^X^^/- '“] FRIDAY. l 6 fafa^r xX-^^ ^wxtX i^fa/xr h th ^'R ’ ’ 11 ft W 7^^ X^^x '“> ® THURSDAY. BW B B 5. kfeu 4. MAY. 31 DAYS. . (1 1881. f'<ri\fi£ 't^i. 7r7 a-X& *7x7/^ /V vX 77^0 • 77^1ai^ <"h)^av^a. ' ^7X>/i00 • 7. SATURDAY. [“ 0 7? x/T^- X 7c^( xc^Tl^ ^77^ • Xy 7^772 7^l> >^/a 7/7 ' . ■ X-tX^ ^Xi^X^z XXt^ 614'107 Xmz8 SUNDAY 7x20^^ 3 after Easter- t128-237! zXXZ^' (TM'/'V x7^ XTc 4&*X ^Tx X 7 Xa7 XXor^ fXtXX cX r c^x t b| $z7*$e^ / 7 XXadty \ xXoZXx*7 SX* Xr /£ �MAY.—5th MONTH. I 1881. ��I �1881. 31 & 30 DAYS. MAY & JUNE. ���— I JUNE.—6th MONTH. 1881. �JUNE.—6th MONTH. 20. MONDAY. 1881 11714911 Accession of Queen Victoria, 1837. TUESDAY. 1172 1931 Proclamation of Queen Victoria. WEDNESD; 23. THURSDAY $ i < / 24. FRIDAY. [17M9aj St. John Baptist—Midsummer Day. 25. 26 SATURDAY. DAY [“J 2 att^Trinity. [177 188] . �����JUNE.—6th MONTH. 21. TUESDAY, 1881. o72-1931 Proclamation of Queen Victoria. a f A44 MAJ i UW- (I )> ( ~ 25. 26 ))\Cj. C /ct iaa i/ SATURDAY. [“] [177-1881 Z-^v. 7 /u cK ��JUNE6 th MONTH. 1881. �1. 1881. 30 & 31 DAYS. JUNE & JULY. �JULY.,—7 th MONDAY. 4. MONTH. [”J County Court Term begins. TUESDAY. [18°-179] WEDNESDAY. . 11874781 THURSDAY. [188-1771 9. SATURDAY. n"-175] 10. SUNDAY. /Ufa' 1881. ����AUGUST.—8 3. WEDNESDAY. th MONTH. C21MS01 1881. ���1881. 31 DAYS. AUGUST. �AUGUST & SEPTEMBERb—8 29. MONDAY. 30. /TUESDAY, 31. th & 9th MONTHS. 1881. [241424] t242'1®1 [“] WEDNESDAY 1/ SEPTEMBER—T 4 FRIDAY. SATURDAY. [246119] Trinity Term ends. e< <2c’t#u /w - 12 after Trinity. 4-tV^ [247-118] // 04 /Wfhc a//^r —<—" * 4 (A* �1881. 5. 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[335-30] �/ ��I ����� https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/63666a6f578270431cfddacfb46cca2a.pdf 16987137a824c6d6abc58efa616273e3 PDF Text Text James Bremner (1854-1882) 1881 Transcribed by Rural Diary Archive volunteers {Front Cover} Canadian Scribbling Diary For 1881. Contains Almanac, Postal, and other Canadian Information. Toronto: Published by Brown Brothers, Manufacturing Stationers. {this page is a table of dates in all 12 months of 1881 and in January-April 1882} {written in pencil at the bottom of the page} XRI MS A362 Canadian Scribbling Diary For 1881. Contains Almanac, Postal, and other Canadian Information. Toronto: Published By Brown Brothers, Manufacturing Stationers. {Rates of Postage, Details of Terms and Courts, Dates of Fixed and Movable Festivals, etc., Bank Holidays, Table of Stamp Duties, and List of Sundays in 1881} 1881. -1st MONTH. 31 Days. JANUARY. Another year with all hopes and fears, Has sunk into the deep abyss of time; And on the threshold of the new we stand, Like travellers to a strange and distant clime. Hope smiling beckons, bidding us take courage; Faith points to heaven where God and angels dwell, Assuring us that all our untried future Is known to him who "doeth all things well." From the Rose of Cheriton The autumn day was closing, cool and dry; The sun was setting in a cloudless sky Flinging around him as he sank to rest, A crimson glory flushing east and west. 1 �The quiet landscape caught his bright farewell, Ere the deep shadows of the evening fell. The gliding river, and the broken sedge, The pollard willows by the waters edge Smiled for a moment in the passing gleam Then sighed the sedge and darker flowed the stream; While cottage windows flashed into a blaze, And meadow pathways lay in purple haze; A sudden glory touched the whirling mill More crimson glowed the heather on the hill And starting up beneath the pinewood shade A moment, stood a golden colonnade; Then dropped the sun, the vision died away And twilight followed in her sober grey. 1. SATURDAY. [1-364] New Year’s Day.-Bank Holiday. It only comes once a year and the cattle have to be fed all the same. So have we & a new year day dinner too; whither it be beef steak & plum pudding or neeps & neep brose. Last night & this morning or last year & this year we (that is Mr W. Morrison, Elsie Annie, Belle, Willie & I ) {inserted just below are the words: When will we a. meet again} were waiting for the last moments of 1880. and as it neared its end we bade it farewell and welcomed the new by singing together the II Paraphrase. Father, Elsie & W. Morrison were at Uncle W. Henderson's. Willie took them up & I took them home. Miss Belle gave me one of E.P.Roe's works, What could she do, as xmas box So I have been enjoying it today 2. SUNDAY. [2-363] Attended Divine worship in Chalmers Church Keady The Rev. Mr. Currie preached from the text Is it well with thee II Kings 4 & 26th. JANUARY.-IST MONTH. 1881. 2 �3. MONDAY. [3-362] County Court Term Begins. At Owen Sound with Miss Bella as she is leaving with the morning train for Uxbridge to study at the High School there. We had Mr. W. Morrison & Miss Annie along so we had a good time We visited the new High School of Owen Sound which is a magnificent building having all the latest improvements in ventilation & heating. We inscribed our names on the topmost tower. Expenses. 50￠= Dinner. 40 for this book $1 for Tribune for last year. 15￠ for sundries. $2.05) Evening clear & calm with intense frost. 4. TUESDAY. [4-361] Fed cattle then took in part of straw stack for litter for horses Then hitched up single sleigh and went to Mr. Carr's on Church Business Evening. Jack & Celie Morrison came up from Bentinck so we went to Uncle Haverson's with sleigh load. Had a very plesant evening. Got home two hours a-yout the wee short hour a yout the twall. 5. WEDNESDAY. [5-360] Took in a barrel of potatoes they are keeping very well. John, William & Celly went home today. Afternoon Put some more carbolick acid on the cow that has lice. Then splitting wood. This was a very beautiful day such as we would like for winter 6. THURSDAY. [6-359] Epiphany. The Annual Meeting of the Presbyterian Congregation of Keady was held today I being Secretary of Managers had to get books ready Afternoon at meeting. Paid James Jackson $9 for Blacksmith work. horse shoeing amounted to 5.50 7. FRIDAY. [7-358] For three weeks back I have done no work but chores Sleigh riding for pleasure & sometimes on business has taken up the time. Well, the bow that is always bent looses it elasticity sometime. One should have a few holidays and better now than in summer time. To day I commenced work. Thrashing peas with horses 3 floors Evening reading Scotts poems 8. SATURDAY. [8-357] Cloudy & cold. Thrashed 2 floors forenoon After cleaned up, had 13 bus. Willie & I took the pea straw down to old barn for sheep feed. Two loads on sleigh box. Globe & Canada Presbyterian did not come to hand today so we miss them now. Alette piece of Scott will do instead 9. SUNDAY. 1 after Epiphany. [9-356] 3 �At the Keady Presbyterian Church. The Rev Mr. Currie preached from the texts Verily I say unto you that one of you shall betray me. Matt 26 = 21st Jesus said unto him Verily I say unto thee That this night before the cock crow thou shalt deny me thrice. Matt 26. 34th. 1881. - 1ST MONTH. 31 DAYS. JANUARY. 10. MONDAY. [10-355] Thrashing peas 4 floors took all day along with feeding Cattle. Had a call of Wesley Oliver, got the loan of 3 bags. Evening at the meeting of the Young Peoples Christian Association had a fine meeting. We are to have a debate next night. Subject Resolved that it is proper to have religious meetings at night. I am on the negitive side what am I to say 11. TUESDAY. [11-354] Preparing logs for a days sawing to Mr. Currie in D. Gilchrist's bush. There were 9 or 10 at the bee got 10 logs on skid way at night. Fine day and a beautiful moonlight night. The Prayer meeting was tonight and a good many were out. 12. WEDNESDAY. [12-353] Bee again. We did not get much done in forenoon as machine took good while to set. Cut well afternoon and there were plenty of teams so there are only 2 loads in the bush. now. Stormy tonight. 13. THURSDAY. [13-352] Taking in turnips 2 loads, 1 was frozen. They have been frozen ever since the first snowstorm, one side of pit, The winter came on so severe and suddenly that they were only covered with straw. There are 6 loads in that pit yet. Afternoon Cleaned up peas that I thrashed on Monday 10 bus. Cleand up all we have thrashed 8 bags. Will thrash more tomorrow 14. FRIDAY. [14-351] Thrashing peas got 3 floors thrashed in forenoon / afternoon Took a load of Amber Cane home from S. Hall’s shop he having failed to make it into molasses. Cleaned up 4 bags peas after supper I thrashed 12 bus today. We are going to O.S. tomorrow with 12 bags. Uncle, Aunt & Elsie Haverson & Aunt Mary were here today. Very cold day 15. SATURDAY. [15-350] At O. Sound got 61￠ per bus & had 30 40/60 bus $18.75. Market fees 10 Dinner 25. School Books & Postage 1.45 = 1.80. Paid A. Foster for boots $4.40. Thats’ the way the money goes. Take care of the cents & the Dollars will take care of themselves. O.Ho Rather a cold gray day. 4 �16. SUNDAY. 2 after Epiphany. [16-349] Attended Divine Service in Presbyterian Church Keady Rev H. Currie preached from the text For they know not what they do Luke 23 & 34. JANUARY. - 1ST MONTH. 1881. 17. MONDAY. [17-348] Took in wheat straw for bedding horses & other chores. Afternoon thrashed 2 floors of peas. Evening at Y.P.C.A meeting. The debate came off two speakers on each side. The two first speeches were best. The Leaders speach on the negitive had all the arguments in it I could think of so I had little to say. Splendid moonlight. 18. TUESDAY. [18-347] Helping Donald Gilchrist to saw. The Machine wrought well and cut a big heap. Father Elsie & Rob were at Uncle Haverson’s today they had single sleigh. Fine sunny day. 19. WEDNESDAY. [19-346] Thrashing Peas 2 floors forenoon. Took little pig to Deven's boar. Thrashed 1 floor after I came home. This morning the bush was all clad with hoar frost, and at sun rise looked well. Strange that its locks should have grown grey in one night, but sols slant ray, soon took it all away. 20. THURSDAY. [20-345] Thrashed two floors peas they were rather tought to day as there was little frost Afternoon cleaned up had good heap but did not measure into bin as I had to go to Devin's for pig. Had good sleigh ride there & back. Wrote F Cathrae Bermuda evening W.A. Gerolamy left wheel turnip cutter on trial. Price $20. one year free after that interest @ 7 per cent time paid 21. FRIDAY. [21-344] Went to Aunt Mary's to draw home wood for her. Yuncle George & Cousin Bill were there too. We took home 21 loads Fine day afternoon rather stormy wind blowing from North East. 22. SATURDAY. [22-343] Measured peas into bin 18 1/2 bus Got 1 floor thrashed before dinner. Afternoon took in 2 loads turnips 1 frozen & the other a good load. Stormy day wind still blowing from North East. 23. SUNDAY. 3 after Epiphany. [23-342] 5 �Attended Divine Service in Chalmers Church Keady The Rev H. Currie preached from the text Thus saith the Lord Stand ye in the ways & see, & ask for the old paths, where is the good way and walk there in and ye shall find rest for your souls. Jeremiah 6 & 16 1881. 31 DAYS. JANUARY. 24. MONDAY. [24-341] Thrashing peas 4 floors took all day. I think I will finish them tomorrow. Very cold day & snow falling scarcly Evening at Y.P.C.A. had plesant meeting. 25. TUESDAY. [25-340] Thrashing peas 4 floors. There is that many left that I will have to thrash them with the flail & so few that I cannot thrash them with the horses. So they cannot be a big job now. Blowy day but not so cold as yesterday. 26. WEDNESDAY. [26-339] Very Stormy day. I finished the peas with flail and cleaned up floor. Father & I put them through twice & baged them up 9 bags or about 23 bushels. We took 7 bus out of bin so as to make a load. Left 10 bus for feed and purpose buying seed. Got notice to pay note of $49 for cow at Merchants Bank O.S. on 31st Jan. The former notice of this days work shows we have been getting ready 27. THURSDAY. [27-338] Snowy day all day so it is now getting pretty deep. I measured out (seed 14 bus & feed for 7 months 28 bus) of wheat bin There are only 18 bus for sale. Afternoon battoned some cracks in horse stable & threw off snow off cowstable roof it was very deep, & hard. I then put a scantlin by way of purline plate in horse stable. the snow is getting heavy on it too. 28. FRIDAY. [28-337] Took in potatoes & apples. The apples are keeping well likewise the potatoes. Then split some wood. Afternoon took in 2 loads turnips & threw snow off old stable The snow is now very deep & the wood is getting burned up so after the 1st Feb I will have lots to do At Managers meeting tonight 6 oclock & O.S. tomorrow. 29. SATURDAY. [29-336] Fine day. At Owen Sound with 12 bags peas Had 30 bus 44 lbs Sold at 62￠ per bus $19.5. Market fees 10￠ Dinner 25 Sugar 25￠ Oat Meal $1 Barrel Salt $1.30 Spool 5￠ = $2.95. Thats 6 �the way the money goes. Paid for Manse Fund 3.20 -- The timber men have been making square timber on back end of 50 acres 4 elms are made now & some black ash. 30. SUNDAY. 4 after Epiphany. [30-335] Attended Divine Service in Chalmers Church Keady The Rev H Currie preached from the text And they took knowledge of them that they had been with Jesus. Acts 4 & 13. JANUARY & FEBRUARY.- 1ST & 2nd MONTHS. 1881. 31. MONDAY. [31-334] Cleaned up 16 bags of Oats. Hitched up single sleigh & Willie went up for Duncan's kettle as we are to kill Susie & spring pig. G. Henderson came down to give us a hand. We got on well Susie is good pork & was only up 3 weeks. Evening at Y.P.C.A. We are to have a debate 2 weeks from tonight Whether does prosperity or adversity expose a man to the grater evil.. I on prosperity 1. FEBRUARY–TUESDAY. [32-333] A Month gone already I was at O.S. today Sold Susie for $6.50 per 100 lbs weight 328=$21.32 Oats 16 bags 52.28 @ 34￠ per bus 17.96. Amount 39.28 Paid at Merchants Bank note on Cherry cow ($49) which we bought last year at Hardies sale. Big price but she is the only cow that we have to calve this year. I bought one coming home tonight $27 from R McFarland 2. WEDNESDAY. [33-332] Split wood & took home Duncan's kettle. Afternoon Brought home cow from Robert McFarland. Then took in wheat straw for bedding to horses. Fine day no clouds bright sunshine with intense frost the thermometer indicated in the morning 30 degrees below zero It did not feel as cold as Tuesday morning as there was no wind. 3. THURSDAY. [34-331] Taking in turnips out of another pit so I was all forenoon shoveling away snow & making a new road. We got in 5 loads afternoon. They were good but those that were along one side of pit that were frozen hard before being covered were rotten About 2 loads out of the five useless. Pity but such is life 4. FRIDAY. [35-330] Thrashing at J. Scarrow's had horses this work will pay for use of mower which we had mowing 7 acres. Clear frosty day 5. SATURDAY. [36-329] 7 �Thrashing this forenoon at Scarrows. Paid him 87￠ for 84 lbs peas got in Spring. So I am clear with him now. Cherry calved last night at 1.oclock hiefer calf roan in colour Afternoon cleaned up 16 bags oats. Clear frosty day 6. SUNDAY. 5 after Epiphany. [37-328] Attended Divine Service in Chalmers Church Keady Our Pastor preached from the text I beseech you therefore brethren by the mercies of God that you {inserted above ou is an e} present your bodies a living sacrifice, holy acceptable, unto God, which is your reasonable service Romans 12th & 1st. 1881. 28 DAYS. FEBRUARY. 7. MONDAY. [38-327] Went to O.S. market with 16 bags oats. Got 34￠ per bus. Had 53 33/34 bus = 18.35. The Oats weigh very well. I think they are the best oats we have had this side the Atlantic The wheat is down in price only 95 for fall wheat today. So we have lost by taking the Feb price on fall wheat sold for seed. W. Maxwell paid his wheat 16 14/60 bus $15.42. Paid his Father balance on securing $3.75. Spent 45￠ Fine day 8. TUESDAY. [39-326] Filled up 10 bags Oats to repay John Barber for 28 27/34 bus got in fall. for feed. Took them up got home after dinner Afternoon cleaned up 15 bags Oats & fed cattle. W. Oliver paid fall wheat $12.19. Today has been of soft and rainy the first soft day since the winter began. The snow has gone down a good deal today 9. WEDNESDAY. [40-325] Got my hair dressed this morning we then cleaned up another bag of Oats and dressed shilocks for chop. Afternoon at bush put down one tree and cut it up 4 feet lengths split & piled except 2 blocks. Thaw all day the snow is sinking fast. It had been raining since 4 P.M. & is still raining At prayer meeting evening 10. THURSDAY. [41-324] The thaw still continues so there is no getting a horse on the roads. I had to take pig back to Devins on foot this forenoon Afternoon split some wood. Charles Bains called to ascess property Amount of ascessment $1700. $15 less than last year The snow has disappeared rapidly patches of bare ground to be seen here & there. 11. FRIDAY. [42-323] Took in potatoes & apples they are both keeping well. I then covered turnips pits with snow where it was thawed off Afternoon made road from barn to gate fit for team to walk on it was so high and narrow that I could not take a load down This morning was frosty but 8 �through the day very mild so the roads are rather soft yet. I wonder if I can get to town tomorrow 12. SATURDAY. [43-322] Willie and I were in bush sawing firewood cut 4 blocks forenoon. Afternoon we cut 2 logs of the 7 that were left on skid way of last springs sawing. We cut 18 blocks 9 we split & piled. This was a soft rainy forenoon got colder & harder afternoon. John Hall paid fall wheat 6.18 J Douglas paid also 13.70 13. SUNDAY. [44-321] Septuagesima. Attended a prayer meeting in Presbyterian Church Keady Our minister being absent assisting Mr. Blain Tara. the Elders conducted the service. FEBRUARY.-2ND MONTH. 1881. 14. MONDAY. [45-320] St. Valentine. Frosty morning & roads hard so I went to O. Sound Market with load of Oats 16 bags 52 33/34 bushels @ 34￠ $18.01. Expenses 35￠. From here to Saugeen road the road was very high & narrow but the sleigh kept on very well. Evening at Y.P.C.A. Had fine meeting. The debate was very well handled & showed a marked in improvement. Splendid Moonlit night with fore boding circle round the moon 15. TUESDAY. [46-319] Got all hands up at 4 oclock and cleaned 8 bags Oats 7 bags wheat. Got away with load alittle past 8 oclock. Had 26 05/34 bus. Oats @ 34￠ $8.89. Wheat 16 21/60 bus @ 1.07 = $17.49. Amount 26.38 Transmitted by draft on Merchants Bank $107. part of installment on farm ballance in 3 months Expenses & sundries 85￠ Got whip from R. Robertson payment made by bringing out goods Fine day & O. Sound was pretty lively. 16. WEDNESDAY. [47-318] Took in remainder of straw stack into driving shed for bedding horses. Afternoon went to back end of 50 acres to see the measuring of square timber by caller. The lumbermen went on to our lot with out permission & cut 11 or 12 sticks. Money is forwarded by post as there were 2 sticks hauled away which they were to measure on their way home. Evening went to see Mr Jackman's & family. 17. THURSDAY. [48-317] Went out Father & I to the 2nd Con. Arran to a Credit Auction Sale bought heifer in calf $31 & small yearold heifer at $11.50. Big prices but with health may pay. Got them home at 8 oclock. The heifer calves 1st May or 1st June rather late. Father brought home horses Cold day 9 �18. FRIDAY. [49-316] Thrashing at J. Duncans Fine day Had a little more snow which will improve sleighing 19. SATURDAY. [50-315] Took in 3 loads turnips 2 1/2 loads were rotten great pity but such is life, or such is the effects of frost Fine clear day The cow bought of Robert McFarland calved to night. Bull calf 20. SUNDAY. [51-314] Sexagesima. Attended Service in Presbyterian Church Keady the Rev H. Currie preached from the text Not by might nor by power but by my spirit saith the Lord of hosts Zechariah 4th & 6th 1881. 28 DAYS. FEBRUARY. 21. MONDAY. [52-313] Father & I had a good sleigh ride to O.S. today. Paid $2 for fixing Fathers watch. 30￠ for bookeeping books for Willie. 65 ct for tea. $30 to R. McFarland $27 for cow $3 for 25 bus lime. Received for 10 pieces of square timber sold to McArthur Bros. & taken of far end of 50 acre lot $15.55. Spent today $33.45 {inserted just below is the dollar amount of $100} Plesant sunny day 22. TUESDAY. [53-312] Cleaned up 4 bags grist 9 bags chop. Then I split all the wood we have left in afternoon Soft day but I think will freeze. Paid G Henderson $9 for thrashing our crop. Cheap thrashing. 23. WEDNESDAY. [54-311] Cold morning. Took load to Mill On my way bought 13 bus peas @ 61 1/2￠ per bus-$8. Paid Gerolamy 96￠ interest on gang plough Sold him 82 lbs old iron @ 14 per lb 82￠ bought new gang plough head 1.25 balance 43￠ Paid. Paid {scribble} $68. Bought 1 lb sulphur 10 ￠ 1/2 oz Bin iodide of Mercury 15=25￠ =$78 56 Got home at 11 o'clock {PM inserted above} had to wait on grist 24. THURSDAY. [55-310] Intense frost this morning. I emptyed chop and cleaned bags and hung them up. Then split wood. Afternoon Took down scaffold which was under strawcarriers at thrashing and fixed up sleigh to go out to Tara tonight to evening meeting in Pres. Church. Had a very plesant meeting Mr. Tom's was very pointed & clear Subject - The Broad & the narrow way. Cold day 25. FRIDAY. [56-309] 10 �Did some little jots. then went to D. Adamsons sale. Things went very dear some being primed by the whiskey pail which was handed round so that all who wished might dip & drink. 2 Calves were sold one went at $22 the other at $15. Uncles Henderson & Haverson were at sale, had tea with us on their way home. Clear Sunny day 26. SATURDAY. [57-308] Took in part of old stack out of Barn, then down some straw to Mr. Currie & some to Mrs. Welsh out of barn. Afternoon took down load pea straw to sheep, and went 3 times to the bush to break road Took alittle load of wood each time. Alittle soft today and appearance of another thaw 27. SUNDAY. [58-307] Quinquagesima – Shrove Sunday Attended divine service in Chalmers Church Keady The Rev H. Currie Preached from the text For godly sorrow worketh repentance to Salvations not to be repented of but the sorrow of the world worketh death II Corin. 7 & 10 FEBRUARY & MARCH.-2ND & 3rd MONTHS. 1881. 28. MONDAY. [59-306] Took in 5 loads of turnips left 4 loads behind We have just the pit across the creek now & the mangolds. Splitting wood evening. Plesant forenoon but is now very cold Had plesant and profitable Y.P.C.A. meeting. tonight 1. MARCH-TUESDAY. [60-305] St. David's Day. Split all the wood that is at home this forenoon Afternoon chopping cord wood in bush got on well. Very cold day. At Managers meeting evening. And this is the 1st of March well it is getting like spring but we have quite a lot of snow yet & cold weather 2. ASH-WEDNESDAY. [61-304] Chopping cord wood in bush all day Put down 2 trees cut and split & piled 1 1/2 Cold day Snowing alittle forenoon. 3. THURSDAY. [62-303] Chopping cord wood & ground axe before I went away. Afternoon hitched up and drew home all the wood I had cut about 2 1/2 cords. Got on well in bush. Evening I went up to Devins but did not bring home pig. Bother the pigs I say. Very stormy tonight. high wind from south east with snow & drift 4. FRIDAY. [63-302] 11 �I was at a Bee today sawing wood for Mr. Currie. We put down the trees and cut them up with crosscut saws. I & C.McArthur cut up 5 trees 2 had notches cut. I never wrought a saw that cut so fast before. I suppose we cut over 5 cords. If we had a good saw we would soon put up a years wood as I did not think it possible for a saw to cut so fast. Soft snow 5. SATURDAY. [64-301] At Blacksmiths shop gitting horses shod sharp. This is the first time they have been shod this year Then made a rack for sleigh to take hay to O.S. Evening at Devin's for pig. I also opened a door into barn out of passage of horse stable. to get at hay in barn Raw cold day wind from North East 6. SUNDAY. 1 in Lent. [65-300] Quadragesima. Attended divine service in our own Church Our Pastor preached from the ext And behold the veil of the temple was rent in twain from the top to the bottom. Matt 27.-51. Bright sunny day 1881. 31 DAYS. MARCH. 7. MONDAY. [66-299] Finished hay rack. & selected some boards to make door to put on between feed passage of horse stable & barn Afternoon Willie & I went to bush for pole to bind on hay then put on load of hay out of old barn. Evening at Association had plesant meeting. Bible lessons just now are in the Book of Daniel & are exceedingly interesting 8. TUESDAY. [67-298] At O. Sound with load of hay had Fan & Prince. Got on well roads rather bare near O.S. I had 2120 lbs hay (Sleigh weighed 810 lbs) Sold at 7.75 per ton but buyer payed 25￠ for weighing & M. Fees so I had $8 per ton in reality=$8.21 1/2 Paid T. Frizzell for boots $7. Bought Improved Diamond Saw at 90￠ per foot 6 feet long $5.40 Paid $4 Dinner 20. 9. WEDNESDAY. [68-297] Went up to Aunt Mary's for Calf (a red heifer week old) Got home at noon. John Morrison came up here yesterday to help us cut some wood. Sawing wood in bush afternoon got on well. Saw cut pretty well rather wide set I think Bright sunny day 10. THURSDAY. [69-296] Sawing wood till 4 oclock afternoon then hitched up & went out to Tara to Evangilstic Meeting. They have had meetings every night for two weeks & will have for another week yet. Cold night & roads rather bare 11. FRIDAY. [70-295] 12 �Got saw sharped at Keady this morning and it is supposed to be rather soft in temper. We cut up a maple tree today split & piled it 2 cords. and made axe handle. at noon. Evenings I have been preparing speech for debate of which I have been appointed leader of affirmatives Resolved that real evils are more productive of misery to man than imaginary ones 12. SATURDAY. [71-294] Sawing wood all day. Cut up large maple 3 cords Made axe handle in the morning & put it in axe. Broke another handle tonight & made another evening We cannot find very good handle timber that is one reason why they break so readly. Snowing tonight. 13. SUNDAY. 2 in Lent. [72-295] Attended our own Church Keady the Pastor Rev H. Currie preached from the text God be merciful to me a sinner Luke 18 & 13 MARCH.-3rd MONTH. 1881. 14. MONDAY. [73-292] I finished axe handle and put it in axe Sawing in bush afterwards. Got a good bit cut today. Evening at Y.P.C.A. had plesant meeting. Affirmitive side gain in the debate. Two of the speakers on this side were absent however. Debate for next month Resolved that Woman has more influence for good than Man. Good subject. 15. TUESDAY. [74-291] I was sawing wood at W. Oliver's today as he has been sick for some time had a very good day. Willie took John Morrison down to Peabody on his way home The snow has gone away considerably today so that the sleighing is almost gone. 16. WEDNESDAY. [75-290] Chopping notches in firewood logs. Willie & I sawed an hour before night after school time. Plesant day 17. THURSDAY. [76-289] St. Patrick's Day. Chopping all day. I have a lot of logs ready for sawing. Foggy morning & forenoon Afternoon clear sunshine so the snow is wearing away fast The sleighing is clean worn out now & I hope we may have ploughing weather soon. 18. FRIDAY. [77-288] Took in 3 loads turnips from pit across creek. They are keeping pretty well a few in bottom of pit are rotten with water as the land is so flat & last thaws water has not run off. Only a 13 �little bit of pit will be wet any way. I was chopping afternoon. Father was at Sinclair's sale bought heifer in calf for $15.25. I was at Uncle W's evening. owes $14 19. SATURDAY. [78-287] Frosty morning hitched up Prince & Brisk & drew home wood 8 loads in forenoon got on well & 4 loads afternoon Began to snow at dinnertime then turned to rain so I was pretty wet by the last load. I think we have 10 cords at home now which will keep us going awhile. Rained all afternoon and is still raining so I am glad there is so much wood at the door. 20. SUNDAY. 3 in Lent. [79-286] Attended Divine service in Presbyterian Church Keady. The Pastor Rev H. Currie preached from the text For without me ye can do nothing John 15.5 1881. 31 DAYS. MARCH. 21. MONDAY. [80-285] Brought home the heifer Father bought. then took in barrel potatoes, & shifted peastraw off hay as we are feeding horses out of frame barn. Afternoon Sharpened saw it was my first attempt so it took a good while to get over it, then sawing in bush Cut over a cord. Evening at Y.P.C.A. I read 11 pages of the Rose of Chreriton. D. Carr will read next night. (Debate.) I am on the negative side 22. TUESDAY. [81-284] Set the saw, fixed stove pipes & one & a thousand things besides. Afternoon Sawing cut a good bit We have got a slight coat of new snow & it has been pretty cold today so I think we may get home some more wood tomorrow. Tomorrow never comes does it? 23. WEDNESDAY. [82-283] Drawing home wood 8 loads pretty fair sleighing between bush & here. We have now 15 cords at the least at home now, which I think ought to bring us to the snow. Afternoon Sawing in bush got on well. We are making the bush quite thin & piling brush of every tree we cut so it is alittle like a fallow now. 24. THURSDAY. [83-282] Sawing & chopping all day. We had a fine beech tree just off the stump at dinnertime. Afternoon we notched him up & took off 24 blocks of splendid splitting wood. Put down another tree & took off 2 blocks & trimmed it up. Sunny afternoon. Snow going slowly 25. FRIDAY. [84-281] Annunciation-Lady Day. 14 �Sawing & chopping all day. Cut up 2 beeches & part of a small maple. Sunshine all day but very cold north wind. Made an axe handle evening. 26. SATURDAY. [85-280] Cold morning. Put handle into axe & opened turnip pit & took in 5 small loads of good turnips Afternoon Ground 3 axes split Sunday wood & made another handle for old splitting axe Cold north wind Had a long letter from F. Cathrae. Bermuda today. 27. SUNDAY. 4 in Lent. [86-279] Attended divine service in Presbyterian Church Keady. The Pastor Rev H. Currie preached from the text Son go work today in my vineyard Matt 21st. & 28th. MARCH & APRIL.-3RD & 4TH MONTHS. 1881. 28. MONDAY. [87-278] Cutting firewood. Put down a beech had 24 blocks in it. 1 small maple that was put down by fire also a maple stub 2 ft through at but a splendid log Got some notches cut it it before night. This forenoon G. Henderson got 8 bags black oats changed for 8 bags white for seed. Clear & cold 29. TUESDAY. [88-277] Sawing at John Duncans he had a day of sawing machine & has got 50 cords or more cut to day. I was taking blocks from saw forenoon afternoon splitting. Cold day with appearance of change 30. WEDNESDAY. [89-276] Sawing at home got our maple stub cut up, I suppose we had about 2 cords. Put down a big beech, evening. Cold north east wind. I wish the cold weather were past for it has been so long cold. 31. THURSDAY. [90-275] I was at a log raising today. W. Maxwell has rented John Mc Nabs’ 100 acres & has to put up a house first thing so we got it raised today. 16 X 20 feet. Had a plesant evening at Mr Hays on my way home Cold day & looks like snow. 1. APRIL-FRIDAY. [91-274] I was assisting Mr. Hay to saw as he had a days saw with machine at home. He got over 50 cords cut. Very cold day had slight shower of snow. 2. SATURDAY. [92-273] 15 �Sawing wood in bush. cut off 21 big blocks of beech in forenoon. Split & pile them and chopped down another tree & fixed a lot of brush heaps & cut off 6 blocks evening Still very cold keen frost. I have been on 3 days at home this week. How quickly it has passed. 3. SUNDAY 5 in Lent. [93-272] Attended divine Service in Presbyterian Church Keady The Pastor Rev H Currie preached from the text Come see the place where the Lord lay Matt 28th. 6th 1881. 30 DAYS. APRIL. 4. MONDAY. [94-271] County Court Term begins. Sawing & chopping all day. We have now a good bit of wood cut & quite a fallow chopped Uncle & aunt Haverson & Mr Thom Evangilist came here forenoon on a visit. We had them at our Associaton in the evening. Mr Thom gave us a pointed & practical address. 5. TUESDAY. [95-270] Cold & snowing alittle. Took in 2 loads turnips 1 was frozen by last cold weather that is on one side of pit which had only straw on it. At 11 oclock it began to blow & drift so thick that one could not see 4 rods. Had quite a fall of snow after sunset. O for some genial plesant weather. 6. WEDNESDAY. [96-269] Our visitors left this morning it being so stormy yesterday they could not start home. I ploughed & plained door to go on between barn & horses stable, & a lot of other chores. The Storm is over & the country side is white once more. Cold & cloudy so the snow did not go away much. 7. THURSDAY. [97-268] Put door together & hung it hinges cost at Keady 10￠ Screws 5￠ = 15￠. After noon took in 3 loads turnips & one 1/2 load we got out below snow which were not gather last fall some were fresh & good others were rotten. We may get some more when snow drift melts away more. Trosty to night. 1/2 past 10. P.M. 8. FRIDAY. [98-267] Shifted one side of the lane so as to fence one side of sod field below barn. Afternoon cut 15 poles in bush across creek to fence the new watering place on creek below barn. & 19 in bush on this side creek for fence between here & Keady So we got a good days work done. Bright sunny day. 9. SATURDAY. [99-266] 16 �Drew out all the poles across creek & gathered the 19 in other bush. Afternoon fixed cattle then dressed myself & got Wesley saddle and went up to Uncle Haversons to attend Tara church tomorrow. Fine clear afternoon. 10. PALM-SUNDAY. [100-265] For the past sixweeks there have been evangilistic services in connection with the Presbyterian & Methodist Congregations of Tara conducted by Mr. G Thom & today the meetings were brought to a close by both Con {illegible} sitting down together at the Lords table. The Rev Mr. Galloway preached, from the text And Enoch walked with God. The Evening Service was conducted by Mr. Thom who spoke on the leading truths of the 13th 14th 15th & 16th Ch. of St John Mr. Curries text today was Psalms 85th & 6th. APRIL.-4TH MONTH. 1881. 11. MONDAY. [101-264] Came home from Uncle Haversons. & hitched up sleigh and drew 19 poles from bush to fence. Afternoon took harrows to blacksmiths shop to get sharpened. & plough to get a small mould board on in place of coulter to pare off the grass & throw it into furrow ^ so as to get it covered to prevent it growing up between the furrows. Splitting wood remainder of afternoon. There have been circles round the sun & mon for days & night past so I suppose we will have rain or snow 12. TUESDAY. [102-263] Took whole day at board fence & got on all the boards (except the one that goes on the top of posts) as far as we had posts in The bottom board is 1 foot 1st space 4 inches 2nd board 8 in. 2nd space 21 in filled by 6 in boards crossed these ends however not filling the space by 2 in 1 below in one above. Then topmost board 6 in. Cold day circle round the sun tonight but no storm yet. 13. WEDNESDAY. [103-262] Took in 3 loads of turnips out of pit & 1 off field that was left in fall. Then took up small load of hay from log barn to newbarn for feeders. Cleaned 2 bags grist evening 4 bags oats chopp. Drew turnips with waggon which was the first work with it for the season. 14. THURSDAY. [104-261] At Tara Mill with grist. Called at Uncle Ws. for 2 1/2 (bus peas @ 69 per bus.) to mix with chopp. Got new collar back band & hook hems (so that we might hitch up one horse.) for $6 & old collars faced $2. Bought all our seeds today. 25 lbs red clover @ 9 1/4￠ $2-29 for 12 1/2 acres 1 lb of Alsicke Clover 16￠. 8 lbs turnip Seed @ 18￠ $1.44 1 lb Mang.W. 30￠ 2 oz Carrot 8￠ 3 Pack of garden seeds 13￠ = $4.42 15. GOOD FRIDAY. [105-260] 17 �Shifted fence alongside of fallow so as to straighten it & take a piece off fallow which was not bad with stumps Afternoon went to Mr. Sim's for 13 bus seed peas. Fair roads. Pretty cold evening. Jack, Nell Elsie & George Haverson were down spending the evening. 16. SATURDAY. [106-259] Fixed fence at new waterings directly below barn & made long whppeltree for mare. Afternoon Took away Nelly cow to Cochrane's Bull. Cool evening 17. EASTER SUNDAY. [107-258] Attended Divine worship in Presbyterian Church Keady the Rev H Currie preached from the text Call unto me and I will answer thee, and shew thee great and mighty things which thou knowest not Jeremiah 33rd & 3rd 1881. 30 DAYS. APRIL. 18. MONDAY. [108-257] Took in all the turnips 6 loads we put them into mow in barn, as we do not expect frost to hurt them now. Afternoon Put on a load of hay to take to Owen Sound tomorrow. Got it on all right & drew it out into yard. It will freeze tonight. 19. TUESDAY. [109-256] At O. Sound had very good roads dry & hard as summer Had 17.50 sold at $8 per ton = $7.00 Bought plough reins 40￠ Oatmeal $1. Duck 6 yds at 25￠ per yd. = $1.30 Spool 13 ￠ Weighing load & M.F. 22￠ $3.25 Got $5 on hay & 2 to get. $1.75 on hand 20. WEDNESDAY. [110-255] Got irons on to long whiffeltree & started to plough, a piece of sod beside new orchard for garden ground as it is sandy soil & so preferable to this piece beside the house. Started in sod field below barn at 10.o.clock it does not plough well as there has been no rain & it is loose on the top & dry. Willie harrowed garden ground afternoon for the first with third horse. 21. THURSDAY. [111-254] Ploughing all day & have now a good piece turned over the horses walk so fast being the first. Willie had Cherry cow at Cochrane's Bull today. Had a call of two Cattle buyers I offerered cows at $105. They said would we give back $10. No Father was sowing clover on fall wheat today. I hope we may have rain soon. Clear tonight again 22. FRIDAY. [112-253] Ploughing sod all day getting over it pretty well. Fine dry day WIllie was building fences. 18 �23. SATURDAY. [113-252] St. George’s Day. Ploughing Ploughing Ploughing all day , all day, From morn till night with the wee intervals of eating time. a day & 1/2 will finish field now. Dry & warm. 24. LOW-SUNDAY. 1 after Easter. [114-251] Attended Divine service in Presbyterian Church Keady the Rev H. Currie preached from the text Which shall know every man the plague of his own heartx I Kings 8th & 38th APRIL & MAY.-4TH & 5TH MONTHS. 1881. 25. MONDAY. [115-250] Started to plough came on rain at 9 oclock so Willie & I washed that part of harness we use when ploughing & oiled it. Faired at 12 oclock so I oiled what we had washed and got to plough again at 1:30 P.M. Raining hard at bed time 26. TUESDAY. [116-249] Had a lot of rain last night & it began to rain at 7 oclock again & rained heavy till 1/2 past ten. We were cleaning oats in barn. Afternoon had a lively time ploughing till night & an hour will finish it now 27. WEDNESDAY. [117-248] Finished sod field then ploughing across creek in turnip land. Got 4 land done. Had quite a shower after supper but ploughed all the time. Father sowed 2 1/2 bags of peas on sod and Willie harrowed with Fan. 28. THURSDAY. [118-247] Bains raised our assessment $150 today Took out 3 bags peas & Father sowed that & 1 1/4 bag of Oats which finished field I was harrowing all day Rather raw in morning & land soft as the water springs out at foot of hill. I have rather more than 1/2 of it finished tonight Looks like rain but I think may keep off Tom Atchison is to put in post of board fence for 8￠ per post 29. FRIDAY. [119-246] Cool morning & looks to be dry so I left the harrowing as it will be dryer tomorrow. Ploughing turnip land all day turned over a good piece. Willie was drawing stones to watering place as it is rather soft. Cold day to be 29 April. 30. SATURDAY. [120-245] 19 �Ploughing turnip land forenoon then finished harrowing of field below barn. It looks well now. Evening ploughing turnip land, A few hours will finish cleaned land now Willie was hauling stones with mare to watering place. 1. MAY-SUNDAY. 2 after Easter. [121-244] Attended divine service in Presbyterian Church Keady our Pastor preached from the text. Go through the midst of the city through the midst of Jerusalem & set the mark upon the foreheads of the men that sigh and that cry for all the abominations that be done in the midst thereof Ezekiel 9th. 4th. 1881. 31 DAYS. MAY. 2. MONDAY. [122-243] Fine fresh morning. Finished ploughing cleaned land and started pea stubble that was not ploughed for fall wheat. Afternoon cleaned 3 bags 9 bus wheat & Father sowed turnip land. Willie went for road scraper so I was scraping with Fan all the muck on end land into hollows in field. Willie was harrowing while I was scraping. Wilkinson saw fat cows offered 4 1/4￠ per lb. did not sell. 3. TUESDAY. [123-242] Willie was harrowing forenoon & made it ready for grass seeds I was building gaps and straightening up fences as the cattle are to get back through fields today. Afternoon I was ploughing pea stubble. Father sowing grassseeds Willie harrowing with Fan, they got 1/2 through with field. Wilkinson sent out word with Uncle Henderson that he would take cows at 4 1/2￠ per lb. To be dilivered on Friday morning 4. WEDNESDAY. [124-241] Finished ploughing pea stubble & Father & Willie finished grassseeds & harrowing. Afternoon at W. Henderson {trails off} for 4 bus barley at 85 per bus. Got home at 1/2 past 2 then away to H. Oliver's raising which went on well. Father & Willie sowed & harrowed barley. Cool day Ann got $2 from W. Watson being balance on hay 5. THURSDAY. [125-240] Put new head on gang plough cleaned 2 bags seed wheat & sowed 2 1/2 acres which was fall wheat winter killed. I ganged it in. Warm afternoon & looks like rain. Had a call of M. L. Thom who is visiting the home boys in this neighbourhood. Tom Atchison has commenced to dig post holes. 6 FRIDAY. [126-239] Got up at 1/2 past 3 oclock & got away with cows at 5. We had a good shower during the night so the morning was cool and the road in good condition for cattles feet. Got in at 11 20 �oclock, They weighed 2100{scribble} at 4 1/2 per 100 $94.30. Brought home order on Merchant Bank in favour of J. H. Mason for $100. Expenses 35￠ 7. SATURDAY. [127-238] Ploughing the piece of new land where Amber Cane & turnips were. Evening took Nelly back to Bull again. Rather a long walk after supper 8 miles. Willie picked stones off new land then went up to Uncle Williams with 1 1/2 bus Lost Nation Wheat on mares back and got the same amount of White Russian in exchange to sow new land 8. SUNDAY. 3 after Easter. [128-237] At our own Church Keady Mr Currie preached from the text If it bear fruit well and if not then after that thou shalt cut it down. Luke 13th & 9th. MAY.-5th MONTH. 1881. 9. MONDAY. [129-236] Finished ploughing new land & struck out 2 loads where fall wheat was last year. Father sowed new land with wheat & Willie harrowed. Afternoon sowing Oats on knolls I was ganging in. Came a shower so we came home & shifted stove to back Kitchen. Evening ganging got all done Father had sowed. Willie was twice over new land. Cherry cow was at Bull again this morning 10. TUESDAY. [130-235] Sowing Oats I got them all ganged in by noon Willie finished new land. Picked some stones then ploughing for Oats. Willie harrowed gang ploughing across. Had a few slight showers today & the bush is getting green rapidly. T. Atchison has got in a lot of post to day. We are getting warm weather now, so things are growing fast the peas & Oats are up. 11. WEDNESDAY. [131-234] Ploughing fall wheat stubble for oats got a good piece turned over. Willie was picking stones and burning rubbish on the foundation of old fence. He had Prince at Blacksmiths Shop evening. T. Atchison has finished the posts. He got 54 lbs flour home with him tonight. It has been very warm ^ today & tonight 12. THURSDAY. [132-233] Ploughing all day Willie was picking stones & put in gate post and laid worm of fence. Tom Atchison was here giving us 1/2 day. He fixed bush fence at bevermeadow and dug 2 gate post holes at gap into turnip field. We got in one post before dinner & hung gate at dinnertime. Father & Willie put in other post & fixed up fence. Cooler tonight. Very warm forenoon. 21 �13. FRIDAY. [133-232] Ploughing Ploughing Ploughing Willie was picking up a few stones. Afternoon building fence. Today has been nice & cool North wind. The bush is leafing out fast we cannot see through it now. I am afraid we will have to plough up fall wheat yet it is very thin all of it. 14. SATURDAY. [134-231] Ploughing Ploughing Ploughing Father & Willie finished fence between grass in new fallow & where I am ploughing. Evening had thunder storm and fine rain which will refresh the thirsty ground. Saturday night the best of all the week. Rest for the weary 15. SUNDAY. 4 after Easter. [135-230] Attended our on Church Mr. Currie preached from the text We then, as workers together with him beseech you also that ye receive not the grace of God in vain II Cor. 6th & 1st 1881. 31 DAYS. MAY. 16. MONDAY. [136-229] Easter Term begins. Ploughing all day and it will take tomorrow forenoon to finish. This field has taken nearly a weeks ploughing I wonder how many acres there are in it. It being partly new land and that, stony, took more time. Willie was gathering roots afternoon harrowing Father sowed 3 bags Oats Cool day. Plesant working. Our seeding would have been done with this field had the fall wheat been good. Such is life what has been will be. 17. TUESDAY. [137-228] Finished ploughing in the forenoon. Afternoon Willie was harrowing with the team & I was stoning with Fan. Father finished ^ sowing an hour after dinner. Evening Fan was at the black smiths shop as she was lame. I was stoning with the team. Cool north east wind. 18. WEDNESDAY. [138-227] Willie was harrowing & I was stoning with Fan. Evening Willie finished harrowing with Fan I started to plough 3 acres across creek among the stumps which was sown to fall wheat but was winter killed. Been cool today but warm evening 19. THURSDAY. [139-226] Father was sowing oats on clear land across creek which was sown to fall wheat but was winter killed I was gang ploughing them in Willie was harrowing behind me & Father was sowing grass seeds behind him. Got through alittle before sunset then at J. K. Halls farewwell party He is leaving for the state of Iowa. 20. FRIDAY. [140-225] 22 �Gang ploughing oats in on winter killed fall wheat beside barn Father sowed grassseeds & Willie harrowed piece across creek second time then harrowed in grassseeds beside barn. At 2 oclock I got loan of Bains roller & rolled spring wheat & oats across creek before night. which was one good job done. 21. SATURDAY. [141-224] Rolled piece we sowed to oats beside barn then the field which is 1/2 barley 1/2 spring wheat. Then afternoon rolled the knolls & clear part of field which was sown beginning of week, & took home roller. Willie & Father took in potatoes into barn we have a good waggon load. They kept very well. 22. ROGATION SUNDAY. [142-223] Attended our own Church our Pastor preached from the text I am come that they might have life and that they might have it more aboundantly. John 10th &. 10th. MAY.-5TH MONTH. 1881. 23. MONDAY. [143-222] Ploughing stumpy part of field across creek the ground is dry & hard now. I got a good piece turned over. Willie was picking stones in grass field out of the way of mower. Very hot day. 24. TUESDAY. [144-221] Queen's Birthday - Born 1819 - Bank Holiday. The 24th of May Ploughing across creek till supper time then I had holiday. Very warm day few rigs on the road today to be the 24th There were two weedings in this neighbourhood today. 25. WEDNESDAY. [145-220] Finished ploughing across creek in forenoon Willie took over seed & harrows & took off stumps. Afternoon I took two year old heifer to bull. Willie was harrowing Father sowing Evening lit 4 heaps in fallow near R. McLeods fence. They burned gloriously sparks rising 70 feet. 26. THURSDAY. [146-219] Ascension Day - Holy Thursday. Willie was harrowing forenoon I was at five & gathering out sticks & stumps from fence. Afternoon fired ⅔ of south end of fallow had fine fair brezze and good burn there being so much old stuff in it. Burning 4 pannels of R. McLeods old fence was the only mischief done. Hope we may get the other end burned soon. Got home to bed at 9 oclock 27. FRIDAY. [147-218] 23 �Father finished sowing grass seeds & Willie finished harrowing. at 10 oclock. I damed up creek & made good place to wash sheep in & got them washed by 12 oclock. Afternoon gathered stones on turnip land & ^Willie gang ploughing it after supper. I was building fence at fire evening. Slight shower at 4 oclock the thunder is booming now so we expect more. 28. SATURDAY. [148-217] Rainy morning. Hitched up waggon & took 24 rails to build gap burned by fire in fallow. Willie went to gang plough & I went to blacksmiths shop with Fan got 36￠ worth of pine lumber from him for a gate. Afternoon making gate Willie dunged out calves Evening he was gang ploughing turnip land. We have had a splendid rain last night & today so everything is greatly refreshed. 29. SUNDAY. 1 after Ascension [149-216] Attended Divine Service in the Presbyterian Church Keady the Pastor Rev. H. Currie preached from the text Thus saith the Lord Let not the wise man glory in his wisdom neither let the mighty man glory in his might let not the rich man glory in his riches Jeremiah 9th & 23rd. 1881. 31 & 30 DAYS. MAY & JUNE. 30. MONDAY. [150-215] Willie gang ploughed all the remainder of turnip land today & I gathered all the stones in forenoon with Fan. Afternoon Made gate awhile then clipped 2 sheep before supper & 4 after. Very pleasant day cool & dry 31. TUESDAY. [151-214] Harrowing turnip land I finished clipping sheep 4. Afternoon ploughed knolls alongside board fence then scraped them into hollows & made it level, which improves the appearance greatly & will facilitate the putting on of the boards likewise. Pleasant day with few drops of rain. Got a load of hay for Owen Sound tomorrow. 1. JUNE-WEDNESDAY. [152-213] Drew out load of hay out of barn & finished it as barn door is too low to let out a full load. Got away a 7oclock. had fine cool day. but no demand for hay. Gave it to W. Watson @ $7 per ton had on 21.00 = 7.35 market fees 20￠ 1 lb pressed nails & a few copper revits 10 ￠ 30￠ 2. THURSDAY. [153-212] Clearing the potato land of stumps, weeds, & stones. Afternoon plough it. Evening Willie was harrowing I was scraping & leveling alongside of board fence got finished Father & Ann 24 �have been cutting seed potatoes to day It was pretty cool last night. but is warm tonight & looks as though we would have a shower. 3. FRIDAY. [154-211] Finished ploughing potato land harrowed it & took off stones also opened two first furrows for potatoes. Afternoon had slight shower wrought awhile at a gate. then started to draw out dung for potatoes. Got out 8 loads by night. 4. SATURDAY. [155-210] Easter Term ends. Planting potatoes 23 drills & 4 for carrots. We required 1 1/2 loads more manure. Got through at suppertime. Then harrowing & gathering stones, on turnip land 5. WHIT-SUNDAY. [156-209] Pentecost. The Rev Mr. Blain of Tara assisted Mr Currie to dispense the Sacrament at Peabody on the forenoon of today & preached for us in the evening at 6:30. Text For I am not ashamed of the Gospel of Christ for it is the power of God unto salvation unto every one that beleiveth, to the Jew first & also to the Greek. Romans 1st & 16th. JUNE.-6TH MONTH. 1881. 6. MONDAY. [157-208] We had a very severe frost last night. The potatoes & beans & tomatoes are badly blackened & the clover hangs its head. We here at board fence to day got on all the boards we had & lack about 30 six inch. boards, however it is cattle & pig proof, which is a great matter in the meantime. Evening drew the rails which board fence set free & put them on old rail fence between here & Keady which makes it a better fence than it has been since we saw it. This was a big days work 7. TUESDAY. [158-207] Took off weeds off one land then ploughed & drilled it. Manured 14 drills 4 loads manure & covered in at night. This is to be sown with Mangold Wurzel tomorrow if all's well. They are alongside potatoes. Father sowed 3 drills Carrots today. That we drilled today is good soil & splendid mould & I hope we will have some good mangolds. Like rain. 8. WEDNESDAY. [159-206] Got out roller on turnip {inserted above is the word sow} machine rather and rolled & groved drills Father Ann & Willie droped seed so we had the mangels sown by 10 oclock. Then I was ploughing Afternoon at Bill Scarrows raising a 50 x 60 barn. Willie was gathering stones. No rain cold & dry. 9. THURSDAY. [160-205] 25 �Willie was at O.S. with Prince & light waggon had the wool along. 4 fleeces 34 lbs. 29￠ for 26 lbs. I was ploughing with Fan & Brisk stoning and stumping afternoon Ploughing. evening No rain yet cold & dry 10. FRIDAY. [161-204] Ploughing forenoon. Father & Willie digging stumps & stones. I was taking them off afternoon Evening ploughing with mare as Willie was away to Mill with 2 bags grist & staying at Uncle Haverson's all night. Looks to be dry & we had frost again last night Its dark 11. SATURDAY. [162-203] Harrowing forenoon pretty good mould about 1/4 acre clody which I went over with planker. Afternoon ploughing got a good piece turned over & harrowed. There is now more than 2/3 of the land ready to drill when a few stones are picked off. Willie got home with grist all right bought dung fork $1. Warm to day & I hope it will bring thunder soon. 12. TRINITY SUNDAY. [163-202] {no entry} 1881. 30 DAYS. JUNE. 13. MONDAY. [164-201] Took off some stones & started to drill Dug some stones at noon then drilling till suppertime. Had a very high wind yesterday & to day it was higher Dust blowing of turnip fields in clouds. So it was disagreeable working. Evening went a few rounds when it came on a severe thunderstorm & hurracane sweeping down trees & fences by rods. We had to build fences till dark to keep our own cattle out of crop & some at Con. There are 28 rods to build yet 14. TUESDAY. [165-200] Opend 14 drills more; there are 65 now then drew out 2 loads dung before dinner. & 9 after which manured 27 drills. Father & Annie spreading Willie drew some rails to low parts of fences in the morning Breezy day & cool. 15. WEDNESDAY. [166-199] Drawing out manure 16 loads and there are now 63 drills manured spread & ready to cover in. Fine cool day but dry. Mare has not colted yet 3 weeks past her time (or 11 months) & 3 weeks today. 16. THURSDAY. [167-198] Corpus Christi. 26 �Started to cover in with the one furrow rather wide land but 1/2 being along the side of knoll I can turn the furrow down on dung instead of up. Got the 63 drills finished in forenoon which kept me busy. Afternoon sowing got them finished alittle after supper. Had slight shower as we were finishing & looks like more & I hope it will come Good Night 17. FRIDAY. [168-197] Opened 40 drills with one furrow the first I have ever tried. They are pretty straight but I have 2 drills in the middle a little wider than the rest However that is of little moment when the speed is considered. I had them opened at 10 oclock, then put out 14 loads of manure before night 5 1/2 drills to manure tomorrow. We had a splendid nights rain last night which will do a great amount of good. as the ground was very dry 18. SATURDAY. [169-196] Battle of Waterloo. Put out 2 1/2 loads manure & got the drills covered in by dinnertime. Afternoon sowing the 39 drills Evening harrowed potatoes and took off stumps & stones off the piece that is to plough for turnips. 19. SUNDAY. 1 after Trinity. [170-195] David Carr & I went to 12th Con. School House and opened a Sabbath school. We had 14 scholars which is encouraging, to say the least. We meet at 10 oclock. Afternoon at Church Mr Currie preached from the text Now if any man have not the spirit of Christ, he is none of his Romans 8th & 9th JUNE.-6TH MONTH. 1881. 20. MONDAY. [171-194] Accession of Queen Victoria, 1837. Cross ploughing for turnips, had Fan afternoon as Prince was at blacksmiths shop. Got it all ploughed & part of it harrowed. Evening took fat sheep up to Wards corner to King who bought her on Monday 6th at $5 21. TUESDAY. [172-193] Proclamation of Queen Victoria. Willie got Jacksons light rig & took Annie to town (on her way to Uxbridge) with Prince I had Fan & Brisk harrowing & planking till alittle after dinner then raised 41 drills with one furrow & came out splendid just right so I will be more apt to try again. Willie got home all right. Rather cool tonight I suppose it will freeze. 22. WEDNESDAY. [173-192] Put out 11 loads manure before 1 oclock which did 23 drills. Then at D. Gilchrists raising a barn 40 x 60 got finished at dusk all right. Father & Willie finished spreading 23 drills. Mare has not colted yet & it will be a year on Saturday first. I believe I will have to sit up tonight & 27 �keep her company now & again. Uncle W. raises his building tomorrow so we will not get turnips finished. 25 minutes to 12 oclock Oh sweet sleep. 23. THURSDAY. [174-191] Drew out 8 loads manure which finished the turnips manuring for a season. Afternoon at Uncle Williams raising a building for hay & straw with stone stable under. 30 x 60 got it up well it is a first rate building & fitted to give great accomodation. Father & Willie were spreading manure Mare has not colted yet. It has been very cold all day & is still cold. 24. FRIDAY. [175-190] St. John Baptist - Midsummer Day. Covered in 41 drills this forenoon & afternoon sowed them ^ (143 drills all together) so we have got the turnip sowing finished for another year. We finished on the 8th July last year 14 days earlier this year. Evening Willie and I cut bushes at creekside at foot of garden as we are to summer fallow all round the house & make it clean & level & seed down. the soil is too stif for gardens No colt yet such an old lady 25. SATURDAY. [176-189] At road work on Con. Willie drove horses & I filled in gravel pit so that put it all in (4 days) After noon came on rain & rained till 6 oclock so we did not get road work finished. I went to bed & had a good sleep as I have been watching mare I needed it. A year today since mare was at Tara & no colt yet. 26. SUNDAY. 2 after Trinity. [177-188] Forenoon at Sabbath School on 12th Con had 23 scholars, we will soon need 4 teachers. Afternoon attended our own church Mr. Currie preached from the text If I wash thee not, thou hast no part with me. John 13th. &. 8th. {The following note was inserted} {Calculation of 24X42=1008} 2 hags 7 34 4 42 {Partial calculation of 168/34} {Naswart?} {The following note was inserted} 200 54 5 {Calculation of 270/200=1.35} 28 �4 200X1? 10 {The following note was inserted} Gillies 4.84 3.00 returned in Feb Thompson 5.00 boots McInnis 10.00 reaping Thompson –50 1/2 days work Atchison 3.50 posts. holes {illegible} _____ 26.84 Oatmeal 2.28 House 10.00 Cows 5.00 Sow 1.00 _____ 45.12 {The following note was inserted} Kilsyth Dec 13th 81 James Bremner, Esq. Dr To James Cochrane For Service of Durham Bull Lord, {Loan?}, Season of 81 5 cows a__$1.00 $5.00 Due Nov 1st 1881 Please remit the above amt__ by 20th inst and Abledge Yours {swirl} James Cochrane 29 �{The following note was inserted} Order of Business Time I. II. III. IV. V. 1. 2. Devotional Exercises REading of the Minutes Are there any to be received as members Are there any to be proposed? Reports of the Committees 1 Min. Room Committee 1 Min. Visiting “ 1.” 3. Executive “ 1” 4. Special “ 1“––– 2 Min. 2— 5— 2— 4“ VI. Unfinished Business— 10 to 15 “ VII. New Business — 10 to 15 “ VIII. Study of Bible Subject 20 to 30 “ IX. Receipts of the evening X. Calling the Roll 5“ XI. Closing Exercises 1 to 1.15 {The following note was inserted} Render to God therefore the things that our Gods The cry of the present age is fine churches carpeted isles cushion seats, a Minister who will preach ethical science Splendid organ and choir. In short a musical and literary entertainment. Every thing to please the ear and let them be at ease the spirituality is taken out of religion and worship made plesant to the natural heart which can never render true worship. Now I say that the introduction of organs in our churches help on this state of things. The money might be better spent for instance sending the Gospel to the Heathen. Not the first cost of the machinery only but hiring at high salaries those who every night in the week drive musical machinery in operas and theatres Christian Congregations I say hiring such to come on Sabbath to drive a musical machine to aid them to praise God {The following note was inserted} 30 �To think that Christians who have been plucked as {brands?} from the burning should need such aid O how this lowers the praise of God even to a musical performance. If it were not for the grateful & harrt felt praise of true worshipers which are the salt of the church it would soon become in every department a dead letter. Would the in {The following note was inserted} Dave Carr— II 434-5514 {two lines and scribbles} Elizabeth. neeps - {illegible} Mr. Morris on Sch. inspect⁻n Andrew Alex } Halls’ School-teacher 4 or a few miles. II Paraphase} 1881. 30 & 31 DAYS. JUNE & JULY. 27. MONDAY. [178-187] Finished road work on Con. in forenoon Afternoon rained till 6 oclock good heavy rain. We turned to the making of gate for roadside got it all dressed with plane & put together so far. The braces & pins are not put on yet. The 2 year old heifer bought of R. Campbell calved tonight in bush. We gave it a good suck & milked some from her & left them there. 28. TUESDAY. [179-186] Drew all the logs out of creek below garden & made a large heap of them but they will take awhile to dry before they burn. Afternoon took home heifer & calf. & fixed gap in bush fence. Then draw off stone pile in garden & put the stones at creek banks to prevent water from fretting them away. also started to build a convenient place to dip up water No colt as yet. 29. WEDNESDAY. [180-185] St. Peter & St. Paul. At road work on townline we had four days so we got done tonight. Willie lost his thumb nail last night by a pinch from a stone but he got on to watch gaps & I had horses & waggon. At gate awhile in the evening A fine comet appeared unanounced on Thursday (23rd) of last week It is the first comet I ever saw & is said to be the comet of 1812. 30. THURSDAY. [181-184] Fenced new watering place with poles which we took out of bush in spring. Shifted piece of fence raised stones and threw down old log shantie at the end of log house The frost & dry 31 �weather has so damaged the hay crop that hay is now selling at $13 per ton. & week ago at $18. 1. JULY-FRIDAY. [182-183] Long Vacation Begins - Dominion Day - Bank Holiday. Shifted fence from west side of old orchard to east side & built it 4 rails high. At 3 oclock I left for Picnict in John Smiths bush held under the auspices of Keady, Marmion, & 12th Con Schools. They had a lengthy programme of which I heard 1/2. Uncle Haverson Aunt & Jack were down with buggy. Warm day. 2. SATURDAY. [183-182] Started off with Rosie this morning to Cochrane's Bull a long walk & it was very warm, Got back at 11 oclock Afternoon taking off remainder of stones off garden & orchard got steps built down to creek so as to get water as the creek rises & falls Hamilton was niggering¹ in fallow & the fire is into the piece that was not burned & if the wind gets up tomorrow we may get trouble. Hope the best 3. SUNDAY. 3 after Trinity. [184-181] Went Sabbath school had a good attendance some being new scholars. Afternoon at our own Church Mr. Currie preached from the text Take unto you the whole armour of God that ye may be able to withstand in the evil day, and having done all to stand Eph. 6th & 13th & following verses. JULY.-7TH MONTH. 1881. 4. MONDAY. [185-180] County Court Term begins. Getting away old log shed gathering stones and stumps. An hour or two will make it ready for the plough now. Evening put on a load of hay for owen Sound. This has been a very warm day ¹The term "niggering" has in recent decades become a racial slur, but in James Bremner's era it had a specific agricultural meaning which Susanna Moodie described in her book Roughing It in the Bush. She wrote: "the practice of "niggering," as it is called; which is simply laying light pieces of round timber across the trunks of the trees, and setting fire to them at the point of contact, by which means the trees are slowly burned through." 32 �5. TUESDAY. [186-179] At O.S. with load of hay got $11 per ton had 1960 lbs $10.75 {-3 is inserted above and underlined} Bought $1 oatmeal. Paid 1.40 Balance crosscut saw. 2 harvest rakes 25￠. 2 hats $1. Books & Stationery 1.25. Weighing 10￠ Got home all right No colt yet. 6. WEDNESDAY. [187-178] Took off some stones & rubbish & got started to plough. Got part in front of house ploughed. Evening at Uncle W. raising sheep house. Willie harrowed the piece I ploughed. 7. THURSDAY. [188-177] Went to Thomson's as they want to hire did not bargain wants $23 per month. Came on rain & rained till night. Got gate for road finished. & the other made for calves park to let horses down to water. This rain has done a great amount of good turnips will soon be ready for hoe. 9 oclock Mare foaled horse colt all right. 8. FRIDAY. [189-176] Ploughing all day very warm Got 1/2 turned over. Mare & colt doing well. the latter alittle weak on pasterns but will soon straighten up. Father & Willie were hoeing potatoes they will soon need furring up. Turnips growing fast will need hoe in a day or two. 9. SATURDAY. [190-175] Ploughing all day 2 or 3 hours will finish it now. The heaps of logs & bush are all burned but 2 One at creek side & small one on ploughing. Breezy day but very warm. Colt still doing well Father & Willie finished potatoes & hoed turnips afternoon. 10. SUNDAY. 4 after Trinity. [191-174] At our Sabbath School in the forenoon had 19 scholars As the Sacrament was dispensed at Desboro today our service was in the evening at 6 oclock. Mr. Currie had for his text But exhort one another daily least any of you be hardened through the deceitfulness of sin. 1881. 31 DAYS. JULY. 11. MONDAY. [192-173] Had Donald Sinclair with a Toronto Mower in the field blow pea field. He finished it aftersupper about 5 or 6 acres. We had J. Thomson (& will have him for a week at $1. per day) mowing in stumpy field next Keady. I was cutting fence corners forenoon after mowing along with Thomson. Father & Willie hoeing turnips. Mowing by machine 40￠per acre 12. TUESDAY. [193-172] 33 �Looks like rain. Raking up among stumps at 10 started with horserake in clear field. raked a stripe on 3 sides & got it cocked up when we got the tail of a thunder shower, which lasted 10 minutes. Put tops on cocks & mowing till night. The frost has so damaged the hay crop that in many places the timothy has not headed out at all. & where we had heavy hay last year we have nothing but leaves. However we will have plenty. 13. WEDNESDAY. [194-171] Mowing forenoon got big piece gone over Afternoon got trial of Tiger sulky rake that was lying at Keady. I raked remainder of field with it; was through at suppertime Then took over a small load to Mr. Currie & one into log barn. The Sulky rake wraught well. dis charges easily but appears to be rather hurriedly got up. Price 28. in two payments. 14. THURSDAY. [195-170] St. Swithin. Finished field at Keady at 10 oclock Caught horses & got on & off one load before dinner. Afternoon got in 5 loads 6 in all 3 are in log barn 3 in stable loft. Colt was out runing round with its mother tonight in the yard. It is straightening up pretty well. Fine day 15. FRIDAY. [196-169] Willie & I put off load I then put braces to catches on handles of horserake which will keep them fast now Raking up till dinnertime, then drawing in 6 loads in stable loft. Had Jas. Atchison helping afternoon. Very warm it took a pailfull of water to put off every load. 16. SATURDAY [197-168] Slight thunder shower at 6 oclock this morning. Took Mare to Waddles horse at Saugeen Road. $3 for insurance Afternoon Raking hay Evening took it all at 2 loads ^ in stable So we have 15 walls off about 12 acres. We have had 20 of 6 acres. But we will have enough to put us through the winter Paid John Thompson $5 balance 50¢ 5 1/2 days work at 1. per day Quite a strong breeze tonight. 17. SUNDAY. 5 after Trinity. [198-167] We were over at our Sabbath School I had 3 boys in my class today. Some of the scholars have Scarlet Fever just now Afternoon at our own church Mr. Currie preached from the text Thou art weighed in the balances and art found wanting. Daniel 5th & 27. JULY. - 7TH MONTH. 1881. 18. MONDAY. [199-166] Built all the fences round the hay field that is cleared to let the cattle in. Got them in at noon. Afternoon cut thistles among potatoes then finished summer fallow Cleaned up grist 34 �& moulded up potatoes got through at dark. George Morden is coming to mow tomorrow at 1. per day. Cool evening been very windy for some days back 19. TUESDAY. [200-165] Father and Willie went away to Tara Mill. G.M. & I ground scythe & started in newest field 8 acres new land Put up 9 cocks of it at night. Had cow in pound this morning but got her away before noon & I was glad Old Joe vr. McGrath Bravo. --20. WEDNESDAY. [201-164] Thunderstorm this morning but little rain, it went away round south. Cleaned out driving shed floor & ground scythe. Mowed 3 or 4 swaths before dinner Afternoon cocking up 13 cocks & mowed 6 swaths before sun set. G. Morden was in afternoon. 21. THURSDAY. [202-163] Mowed till supper time got field finished but have some fence corners yet. Evening cocking up 11 cocks. It takes a great amount of raking to get a cock this year. There is nearly 3 acres of the field that we have not mowed it being so shortened by frost. 22. FRIDAY. [203-162] Raking up what we cut yesterday, & mowed some in the bush where the fire burned. ^It was seeded It was the best grass we cut this year. Afternoon drew in 5 loads 4 unloaded in stable one in barn for the night. Cloudy morning but cleared off before noon. 23. SATURDAY. [204-161] St. James. Cut Orchard & fence corners then hoeing turnips till dinnertime. Afternoon raked & gathered hay out of bush & fence corners. Caught hoses took load round to stable & un loaded it then drew in 1/2 load out of bush & {scribble} out of orchard So we have got through haying for another year. 17 loads in stable loft & 4 in log barn. 21 in all. G Morden for 4 1/2 days $4.50. Cost of haying $12 probably The hay is well saved this year better than last. We had 38 loads last year. 24. SUNDAY. 6 after Trinity. [205-160] Our Sabbath School had to be given up for a few weeks on account of a fever being prevalent in the district. Father was requested to conduct service at the funeral of J. Chalmer's daughter to day at North Derby. I was along with team Attended our on Church afternoon. Rev H Currie preached from the text But rejoice inasmuch as ye are partakers of Christs sufferings; 1881. 31 DAYS. JULY. 35 �25. MONDAY. [206-159] Fixed up log barn doors cleaned out pig pen for young pigs. Got 7 caught and put in. Then hoeing turnips Some of the hard clay spots have lost the turnips by the long continued drought. but some look remarkably well and on the whole they have a good appearance. 26. TUESDAY. [207-158] Cool day, & cloudy, with slight drizzly showers wind north west. There had been a slight shower during the night so the turnips were freshened up quite a bit We were hoeing all day over 2/3 are finished 36 drills to hoe Got little pigs all in pen to night. Cloudy still I hope it may rain. (Rest for the weay) 27. WEDNESDAY. [208-157] At O.S. meeting Annie. Had 3 passengers along & 2 pigs for W. Ingils. Cascade Mills sold at $1 per head - $2. Annie Arrived with 4 oclock train all right. Expenses Boots & watch key $2.15 Plesant evening coming home. 28. THURSDAY. [209-156] Hoeing turnips till 11 oclock. Jas Corbett O.S. called with buggy and took me to see a Kirby Reaper working in barley field. He is agent would sell at 115. first payment Jan 1883 with 3 suceeding payments. We have decided to hire a reaper for this year till we see what turns up. Afternoon got W. Olivers scuffler & scuffled turnips till sun down then took it home. Called on J. Mc Innis he will reap for us on Saturday. 29. FRIDAY. [210-155] Ground cradle blade and cut 20 stooks of 10 sheaves fall wheat & road round barley, for reaper. Very warm Evening had to take Sally to Cochran's started off at 7 & got back at 11. 8 Miles. Rather long evening walk. 30. SATURDAY [211-154] Had Toronto Reaper cutting barley. It did not make very good work. Got it all stooked up by supper time. Heavy thunder shower passed round south ground here very dry 31. SUNDAY. 7 after Trinity. [212-153] Attended Keady Sabbath School & service afterwards our Pastor had for his text Isaiah 33rd & 16th. He shall dwell on high his place of defence shall be the munitions of rocks bread shall be given him, his waters shall be sure. AUGUST. -8TH MONTH. 1881. 36 �1. MONDAY. [213-152] Took off stones & stumps off summer fallow and took down old roothouse. Afternoon harrowing Evening Ploughing. The sods are cut in square blocks rather rough looking. Very warm & plough hard to hold. Called on John Duncan we are to have his oxen & driver on Thursday if all’s well. 2. TUESDAY. [214-151] Ploughing S. F. all day very very hot; burned heap of rails that came out of old roothouse evening Father & Willie finished Mangolds & Carrots. 3. WEDNESDAY. [215-150] Finished ploughing then harrowing till suppertime. Then made 3 hand spikes for tomorrow Willie was pulling peas 4. THURSDAY. [216-149] Logging all day got up 24 or 25 heaps and over 1 1/2 acres We had G. Duncan with oxen G. Morden, & Wesley Oliver's hired man. We intend the land we have logged for fall wheat if possible to get it in. 5. FRIDAY. [217-148] Pulling peas till 4 oclock then caught horses & put on the rack. Got supper & in one load barley when a squall pruceeding a thunderstorm came up but it brought no rain. Got in another load & left 16 stooks they only got a few drops of rain so we took it all in also the fall wheat. 6.SATURDAY. [218-147] Morning the wind blowing from north east upper portion of clouds drifting in opposite direction. Thunder in south west which has now brought us an hours rain & is still raining Began to clean out barn at 10 oclock & was busy till 4. Put out old straw & chaff & down scaffold. Made it ready for crop. Willie had Prince at shop 2 shoes set. Mr. Currie is taking him to Desboro to morrow as his mare lost sight of one eye. It appeared to be pierced by some sharp snag 7. SUNDAY. 8 after Trinity. [219-146] Attended Sabbath School Keady & service afterwards Mr. Currie had for his text There were giants in the earth in those days Genesis 6th 4th. Notes Giants here ment desperadoes or men who fell with a blow. Giants of the present day The spirit of worldliness. It has been in the world from the beginning & age has not impaired its strength. 2nd The Giant of worldly pleasure the young its chief devotees The Giant Intemperance one of the greatest. 3rd 37 �Church fairs & entertainments levees for opening the purses of the people. Very questionable modes &c &c 1881. 31 DAYS. AUGUST. 8. MONDAY. [220-145] Put off load of fall wheat then pulling peas. They will keep us pulling till noon on Wednesday I guess. Crop clean & evenly ripened but do^not appear to be very richly poded. Peas small being so hurriedly ripened. Cool day with signs of more rain. The 8th of August Well, Well & {scribble} 9. TUESDAY. [221-144] Pulling peas all day except an hour in the morning when it was raining. Cleared up a fine day & every thing is dry again 10. WEDNESDAY. [222-143] Pulling peas forenoon afternoon took in four loads of peas & put off last one as I will need waggon to Mr. Duncan's thrashing tomorrow. 11. THURSDAY. [223-142] Thrashing at John Duncan's barley & fall wheat. Had horses on machine. Willie was at J. McInnis he is coming to reap on Friday afternoon. He then finished pulling peas. Cool day & cloudy 12. FRIDAY. [224-141] Took gate for road side to Jackson's shop then we cut roads round fields for reaper. Reaper did not come & as we had James Atchison we went & cut part of the newland wheat I was scuffeling turnips Reaper came alittle after supper & we got down a large piece of field across creek 13. SATURDAY. [225-140] Put our team on reaper they went well got wheat across creek & 3 acres beside barley. He then went to Bains & came back & cut the oats before 5 oclock. We had a hand from John Duncan tying so we got it all up in stook by night. Reaping clear land 40¢ per acre 38 �14. SUNDAY. 9 after Trinity. [226-139] Rev Mr. Currie preached from Luke XIII-16. Christ the first to raise woman from the degradation entailed by being the first in the transgression. Elevated more in the birth of Christ than she lost in the fall. She a child of God = a daughter of Abraham. Labouring under deep affliction. God never promised freedom from affliction nor from the bitter fruit of sin in this life. Jesus attributed her affliction to Satan. A wrong idea of the present age attributing to Providence the calamities & diseases of life which should be attributed to Satan. The case of Job. God permits evil but does not originate it. Permits & overrules it for his glory. She frequented God's house her heart was there. The bessing came in the use of means ––. AUGUST.-8TH MONTH. 1881. 15. MONDAY. [227-138] Drawing in all day got peas all in 13 loads in all. 7 on top of granery. Very plesant day for working cool clear & dry. 16. TUESDAY. [228-137] Put off load of peas in the morning then cut remainder of new land wheat. Got through alittle after dinner. Hitched up & drew it in to other wheat field so as to let cattle into aftergrass in the newest field where they will enjoy life for a time Evening I fixed fence along the top of oats. Willie at shop with Brisk 17. WEDNESDAY. [229-136] Finished scuffling turnips then afternoon harrowed summer fallow. It is very thick with sods but the most of them are dead now Father & Willie were at the hoe. We have had little dew for two mornings now still the clouds are high with bright blue sky so it may be dry. 18. THURSDAY. [230-135] Examined wheat across creek this morning as we had no dew. Grain quite hard so we got hitched up. Had in two loads before dinner & 4 after from across creek which finished it. Evening got in 3 loads wheat from beside barley stubble left 32 stooks. & 36 of White Russian which grew on new land Began to look like rain at 3oclock & is still cloudy but may not rain tonight Good night old friend tale no tells go to school 19. FRIDAY. [231-134] 39 �Hoeing turnips second time all day got 49 done & left 5 drills Cloudy day but dry 20. SATURDAY. [232-133] Long Vacation ends. Finished hoeing turnips then drew in wheat 3 loads so all our wheat is in now, & it did not get a shower in stook. Afternoon took in the oats 3 loads 49 stooks. Built up parts of fence that was blown down to let cattle & pigs into pea stubble. Evening cut round oats on knolls for reaper on Monday 21. SUNDAY. 10 after Trinity [233-132] We were at our Sabbath School again to day had 5 scholars Had few on account of fever. Attended Divine service in our own Church Mr Currie preached from Ps. 61st & 2nd When my heart is overwhelmed lead me to the rock that is higher than I. 1st Consider the circumstances which lead to this prayer 2nd the refuge to which the prayer points A Rock The Rock Christ Jesus. 3rd Lead me. Entire confidence implied. 1881. 31 DAYS. AUGUST. 22. MONDAY. [234-131] Trinity Term begins. Reaper did not come but will be tomorrow Put off load of Oats hitched up & took home Mr Duncans scuffler & brought down his horse rake. Willie raked till night we then drew in rakings. He broke a tooth of the rake I was picking up in follow afternoon Evening cut round Oats at Barn then rakings August nearly gone 23. TUESDAY. [235-130] Took home horserake. Reaper came & cut knolls & afternoon piece beside barn. Oats on knolls all tied & 49 stooks set. Ann & Willie once round piece beside barn Reaper will be back on Friday to cut across creek 24. WEDNESDAY. [236-129] Got 16 bus & 16 lbs seed wheat from J Duncan at 1.20 per bus very dear it being rusted & far from first quality However it will do for seed & it was near by. I was then ploughing S.F. Sowing it afternoon Evening ploughing. Ann & Willie finished tying Oats & Father finished stooking. 25. THURSDAY. [237-128] 40 �Ploughing all day Willie turned part of dung heap. Father lit log heap we took out of creek at dark so we had a scene fit for an artist The two green trees on each side the fence & all lighted up so brilliantly So closed the 25th of August 1881 26. FRIDAY. [238-127] Finished S.F forenoon if^it had some levelling done in front of the house it would be ready for seed. Cut swath for reaper before dinner & reaper had one round cut also Looking like rain we hurried up & got it finished by 6 oclock 106 stooks quick work. Rained a few drops but is still cloudy 27. SATURDAY. [239-126] Rained a few drops this morning. Started to cradle stumpy part of oat field at 9 oclock cut a large piece & road for reaper round clear piece Oats pretty good crop. Sold 1 lamb to Dolphin today for 2.75. Last night wonderful to relate Keady was the scene of a great conflagration. Old Joe McFarland's log tavern & frame shed were destroyed by fire No other damage was done (damage a good clearance) 28. SUNDAY. 11 after Trinity. [240-125] Very warm day. We were at Sabbath School had 8 scholars. Mr. Curries text today Isaiah 9th & 6th The Wonderful. In the first place Wonderful in respect to his person United to a sinful & poluted nature & his own nature & purity still maintained. 2nd W-- In respect to the offices which he assumed Pro. Pit. & King W-- in his attributes. Wonderful in his works. Creation & Atonement the masterpiece The work by which perishing man was redeemed. W- In his love fallen man his special love. In his suffering the great humiliation of the cross. Lastly Wonderful in his triumphs.-AUGUST & SEPTEMBER. - 8TH & 9TH MONTHS. 1881. 29. MONDAY. [241-124] Finished cutting Oats on stumpy land, and hour after dinner. Then we drew in the Oats on knolls 4 good loads They were cut on Tuesday last. This has been a very hot day. I think the hottest we have had this year. John Bravender got sunstruck & had Doctor attending him. Bleeding with ice water applied to the head are some of the remedies used. 30. TUESDAY. [242-123] 41 �Reaper came this morning about 8 oclock, & finished and hour after dinner. This is a very good piece of oats the sheaves are strewn very thickly we have not got them all tied & secarcly 1/4 stooked up but it may be dry tomorrow This has been another hot day the earth as an oven & the heavens as brass. The turnips are weather & in great need of rain . Hope 31. WEDNESDAY. [243-122] Finished tying up & had it all stooked except 3 lands by dinnertime. This morning we had a fine breeze which freshened up so that stooking was difficult. & has so fanned the fires through the country that we cannot see 1/2 a mile & so thick that our eyes are sore. The air is hot like the breath of a furnace even though in motion. We drew in Oats between barn & creek 4 loads. Father finished stooking Uncle William was fighting fire to day Dolphin's swamp all on fire. Crossway burning. 1. SEPTEMBER –THURSDAY. [244-121] Put off load then cradling oats across creek About 9 oclock we heard thunder the sun was soon clouded up & a few drops fell before dinner Stooked up what we had cut & came home to dinner. Afternoon had a slight shower. Cleaned up barn floor & started to thrash oats for horses. Suppertime we had a very heavy shower water standing in pools. I had to go after cows tonight had another heavy shower, the turnips look better already. & the fires will be fixed up. Cleand up oats 5 or 6 bus. Rain, hope realized 2 . FRIDAY. [245-120] Started to plough pea stubble it is a little better of the rain (about 3 in in.) Ploughing till 10:30 oclock when J.McInnis came with a new center cut reaper made by Toronto Co, to let us see it working. Grain to wet so he will be back tomorrow. Afternoon Ploughing got a big piece turned over. 3 . SATURDAY. [246-119] Trinity Term ends. Ploughing till the grain was dry, then finished cradling across creek. Afternoon had reaper finishing oats. The new reaper works well knife driven on the old plow; rakes ^or by shaft. R. Coulter was in the field and offers the machine for $95 with 3 years to pay first payment Jan. 1883. Finished tying by moon light. 4. SUNDAY. 12 after Trinity. [247-118] At Sabbath School had 6 in class to day 14 altogether. Mr. Currie's text today Romans 5 & 9 Adam a type of the Saviour 1st Adam came directly from Gods hand the same true of the Messiah. 2nd Adam perfect at the beginning Made in the likeness of God. The Son was the express image of his Fathers person. 3rd The relation between Adam & his wife the same as between Christ & his Church. 4th Adam the federal head of human race All sinned & fell in 42 �him Christ fulfilled the law for his people. In Adam all die —. Every type falls short of its antitype. The first Adam of the earthly earthy, the second the Lord from heaven. Paradise lost - Paradise regained No choice in our relation to the one. Believe & live. We can choose another federal head. ---1881. 30 DAYS. SEPTEMBER. 5. MONDAY. [248-117] Drawing in Oats three loads from across creek & four from stumpy part of other oat field. 7 loads today. Such a day as this we have never seen since we came to Canada with smoke from bush fires. The high wind today has driven them on, we can scarcely see Duncan's barns for smoke & our eyes are painful . At 4 oclock it was almost dark the sun being clouded with the dense smoke Many have been fighting fire to day we have no doubt No fire about Keady 6. TUESDAY. [249-116] Drawing in all day 7 loads off 3 acres, big acres of course. but it was a good crop. The wind was not quite so high today nor the smoke so dense. We expected to hear of yesterday & so we have. Aunt Mary's barn was burned & the contents. They were thrashing in the barn forenoon had to take machine away just in time for it caught fire a few minutes after from sparks. The swamp close by was burning furiously. Barn insured for $250. Contents at $500. I left for there tonight on horseback. 7. WEDNESDAY. [250-115] At Uncle Haverson's. what a desolation the fire has made their fences thrown down & partly burned. The swamp nearly all burned down. Aunt Marys place looks bare nothing but ashes for a full barn. The house is lonely without it but it is well that it was saved. Today the fire is quieter being in a sense burned out. I helped ^them to raise a new crib for well (as the are to deepen it) before I left. Plenty of water a comfort & necessity in their present state. The contents of barn were Uncle Hs. They got 2 cattle killed on Monday by falling tree. 8. THURSDAY. [251-114] Ploughing pea subble all day cooler today. Ground hard and flies bad on horses. Can any inference be drawn. Willie had mare shod. Got the scraper here from McKee’s gate & started to level S.F. in front of house. I have got a severe cold by some cause or other 9. FRIDAY. [252-113] 43 �Ploughing forenoon threw off load then drawing in afternoon from across creek 4 good loads So the Harvest of 1881 is in the barn. Seed time & harvest shall not cease. We have had a very plesant harvest dry weather & the labour rendered lighter by the reaper we have succeeded well without a hired man. On the whole we have a very good crop. Cost of reaping 22 acres $9.50 10. SATURDAY. [253-112] Ploughing all day a day will finish it now. I dont remember of the flies ever being so bad on the horses as this afternoon bot & black flies. Cloudy with a stiff breeze from the south. Willie & Father were picking up in fallow. I wonder if we will get in wheat in time in new land 11. SUNDAY. 13 after Trinity [254-111] We were at our S.S. today again had 12 scholars. 4 in my class Mr Currie had for his text to day II Kings 5th 1st to 14th Naaman the leper. Learn 1st Might and position do not exempt us from the ills of life. 2nd Great & important events often rise from trivial causes. 3rd The importance of the religious training of children 4th True religion will make the possessor a blessing wherever his lot may be cast. 5th We should not despise information from inferiors. 6th Knowledge to be useful must be reduced to practice. Be ye doers of the Word & not hearers only — SEPTEMBER. -9TH MONTH. 1881. 12. MONDAY. [255-110] Finished the field at dark tonight. Father sowed 2 bags & got over 2/3 of it. This is thiner than our usual seeding so we will see how it will do. Willie was picking up this forenoon & coming home found the ewe we call Blackleg dead in a fence corner. We plucked off the wool & put her neath the sod at noon. Her breathing has been laborious for more than a year & I suppose grub in the head also — Cloudy & slight showers just like fall — 13. TUESDAY. [256-109] I was harrowing untill Father finished sowing then Willie harrowed till night. I was scraping in Garden got it pretty level now but it has taken quite a while. Evening I hung gate at barnyard to open into calves field to let horses to water Bright blue sky today with big white clouds floating on a cool northern breeze 14. WEDNESDAY. [257-108] 44 �Willie harrowing all day. I & Father were digging stones and leveling in front of house. Afternoon had mare picking stones off orchard, scraping, & removed parliment building to the shade of plum tree at the end of log house. Evening picked up a little in fallow & lit 4 log heaps. 15. THURSDAY. [258-107] Willie finished field at 1/2 past 10. Father & I lighted a lot more heaps & picked up. The wind got up very high from South East so the fence caught 3 or 4 times but we put it out. Got Orchard at back of house sown at dinnertime & I ganged it in. I was at fire evening Willie harrowing ganging. The wind is still high but we have got a fine shower. So I think we can go to bed— 16. FRIDAY. [259-106] I was up looking at fire between 12 & 1 as we have the equinoxial gale. The spark were being whirled a long with every gust, but I thought nothing fresh had caught so I went to bed till 5. Still a very strong gale. Fire spread a little among old logs but fence did not catch. Logged up piece to keep fire from spreading among logs. Then took off 4 big stones at Creekside. Picking up all afternoon & finished it Heavy rain at supper time & is still raining. Threw off last load of harvest tonight 17. SATURDAY. [260-105] Rained last night & off & on all day today. Cleaned up barn floor had 1 1/2 bus. Oats from drawing in. We were to cut up in fallow but rain put us home. Thrashed 6 bus peas cleaned them up & put them in bin. Papers report terrible fires in Michigan sweeping towns & villages & everything for miles. people taking refuge in the Lake. Disasterous gale on Saturday last to shiping on our lakes. 18. SUNDAY. 14 after Trinity. [261-104] We were at our S.S. 9 Scholars in all 4 in my class The service in our Church was conducted by Mr. James Duncan from the Northwest. Text 11th Ch of Matt at the 28th {inserted above: 29th & 30th} verse. Come unto me all ye that labour and are heavy laden and I will give you rest. The Church was full Mr Duncan being a general favourite before he left for the N.W. 9 years ago. He has since he left qualified himself for the ministry & has held appointments there but is home on account of sickness. & is now so far restored. 1881. 30 DAYS. SEPTEMBER. 19. MONDAY. [262-103] 45 �Got remainder of S.F. round house sown & ganged in. Grassseeds sown over as far as back of house & harrowed in. Called on C. Duncan he is to give us 1/2 days logging tomorrow. Got bag flour from Uncle George this afternoon Father & Willie fired all the logheaps. I cut up some evening & fixed up little heaps. Warm day. 20. TUESDAY. [263-102] Rolled in log heaps they had burned well, then we cut up with saw. 3 sawlogs & a good few railcuts. A. McFarland thrashing peas Afternoon he was logging with us We got a great amount of work done & well done. I think I will get plough started tomorrow if all well We have got a clear piece at this side of fallow — Cool & cloudy. 21. WEDNESDAY. [264-101] Branded up a piece of fallow at this side and along lower end then ploughing it ploughs well and appears to be fine rich soil & the greater part of it has no stones. Father & Willie were picking up Had nine heaps burning tonight We had to take down 2 loads peastraw to log barn which is a great break just now. Quite a breeze tonight. 22. THURSDAY. [265-100] Took down small load peastraw then at the plough. We rolled in heaps this morning the burned well many of them clean out. Arthur & Willie cleaned up peas afternoon he had 34 bus I was plowing at C. Duncans for 1/2 days logging. Warm sunny afternoon 23. FRIDAY. [266-99] We had a great rain last night which will make things grow. The grass is getting greener & the wheat is up. I had plough at shop got coulter laid & set, & started to plough 1/2 past 8 & ploughed till dark. Got a good piece turned over. Lighted 3 heaps tonight Father and Willie (Aunt Ann is here tonight.) finished picking up tonight 24. SATURDAY. [267-98] Ploughing, rolling up heaps made one brand heap drew off some rail cuts. Willie had mare hitched up drawing small brand & roots. We had quite a rain last night again the heaps 3 in number & some smaller ones looked rather damp but Father lighted them all & they burned first rate. We heard tonight that our dear Friend Frank Cathrae died of 4 days illness of Yellow fever at Berbados {Berbadoes inserted below date of next entry}. He was here before he left 13th Spt so he has been there a year & has found a grave far from home and kindred, Poor Frank 46 �25. SUNDAY. 15 after Trinity. [268-97] We were at 12 Con. School house as usual. Mr. Curries text to day Gal. 3rd & 1st Notice first the great & important previliges of these Galatians. Not that they had actually witnessed the crucifixion but they had a crucified Saviour preached to them. They had not all the Gospels but they had some & one was sufficient. & they had the Gospel faithfully preached to them. They had also the Gospel set forth to them by the consistent walk of professors. The celebration of the Lord's Supper. The Galatians had all these yet they turned round to the elements of the law & rejected the Gospel & this is what called forth the expression O foolish Gal. The same is true still. Believing in theory but not in practice. Hearers but not doers of the Word — SEPTEMBER & OCTOBER. -9TH & 10TH MONTHS. 1881. 26. MONDAY. [269-96] Branded up fallow one heap the last & skided 7 saw logs then ploughing till night. Willie picking roots with Fan afternoon thrashed a few oats. Had shower after dinner today. Ordered a pair of every day boots from R Thomson Keady $4. 27. TUESDAY. [270-95] At Aunt Mary's bee Ploughing for fall wheat & drawing out dung. Cousin George is to work the farm now & this is the start. Rather a showery forenoon but turned out a fine day Arthur split 100 rails this afternoon for line fence between us and Ronald McLeod 28. WEDNESDAY. [271-94] Ploughing got through at 4 oclock Willie thrashed some oats this forenoon Father sowed oats stubble with timothy as the spring sowing failed to catch owing to the dry season. Willie harrowed it in one stroke. Got down load pea straw Arthur was thrashing this afternoon 29. THURSDAY. [272-93] St. Michael-Michaelmas Day. Sowing new land got over it all by night double stroke which is all it will get. Father has more than 1/2 sown with timothy. Took down load straw at noon. Arthur finished all the peas on top of granary tonight There is a load of straw out side on waggon but it will be dry I think. 30. FRIDAY. [273-92] 47 �Took down straw then shifted fence with waggon got nearly through 3 loads will finish. Afternoon Father fired stumps this forenoon & the fire began to run from stump to stump as there was a very high wind. We kept it from fence & fired a lot more to wind ward. Arthur cleaned up peas & put them in bags for O.S. market 28 1/2 bus. 62 1/2 bus all together Arthur has 6 bus 1 pck. for his work 1. OCTOBER – SATURDAY. [274-91] Drew remainder of rails for fence loged up a corner to let fence down to bush fence Afternoon Father sowed the other 1/2 of new land with Timothy also some of oat stubble across creek. Got fence all built by night & horses shod. 2. SUNDAY. 16 after Trinity. [275-90] We were at our Sabbath School had fair attendance. Mr. Currie's text today Romans 5th & 20th. The Offence here mentioned Adam's sin The design of the introduction of the law in the economy of grace — that the offence might abound, viz that it might bring out sin that it might be seen & known Law does not cause sin but rather reveals its true character. Grace abounded; Triumphed over sin More powerful. Sin in possession by nature Grace the victor - More than sufficient. Also in regard to its fruits Sin robs of earthly blessings Grace bestows heavenly God & humanity united in one person the fruit of Grace. The redeemed can sing a song to their deliverer in which the angels cannot join — 1881. 31 DAYS. OCTOBER. 3. MONDAY. [276-89] County Court Term begins. At O.S. Market. Had 32 02/60 bus peas sold @ 74￠= $23.70. House 12.50. Miss B. 5.00 Plough point 50 Pek. grass seed 80￠ Sundries 45 = 1.75 Balance on hand 4.44. That how the money goes. Barley No 1 sells to day at 80￠ Wheat 1.25 Oats 40￠. Very warm day 4. TUESDAY. [277-88] Thrashing, did not do much forenoon horse power lost small key which had to be replaced. Afternoon thrashed well. I think there are about 60 bus spring wheat. 150 Oats & 60 barley. Got through before sunset. Father finished grass seed sowing across creek. Very cold day 5. WEDNESDAY. [278-87] I was thrashing at Charlie Duncans Willie was harrowing across creek all day Father was burning stumps. Cold day 48 �6. THURSDAY. [279-86] Hitched up waggon & dug & drew 5 loads sand for stone root house. It is splendid sand & easily got beside farthest knoll. Afternoon demolished part of old root house & helped Father to fire stumps got them all agoing by night quite a line of fire. Willie was at Kilsyth show today. Evening at Uncle W's arranging about roothouse 7. FRIDAY. [280-85] Taking down old roothouse. Willie finished harrowing across creek. We then drew away 3 loads manure that was round root house, & by 4 oclock afternoon we had it all down. We then cleared barn floor of barley chaff and cleaned up 4 bags chopp 3 grist 8 bags S.W. for market. got through at 9 oclock P.M. 8. SATURDAY. [281-84] We had thunder last night & this morning with a rainy day clearing up about 3 oclock afternoon. Took over lime from driving shed to cowstable for grout. Got out remainder of sawdust groute by taking off outside board between studding. Nailed it up ^again drew water and got 1/4 of the side of stable grouted. 9. SUNDAY. 17 after Trinity. [282-83] We were at our S.S. again had very good attendance & pleasant day. Mr Currie's text to day Luke 15th & 17th. The Prodigal Son had a plesant home & kind Father but here we find him in a far country & in want. He makes a great discovery. I perish with hunger, next plenty in his Fathers house. He makes a resolution, of which there are two kinds one caused by remorse the other by true repentence. Next the spirit in which it was carried out turning to his Father. He left all behind. Hearty confession of sin. A deep sense of his own unworthiness True humility Make me as one -- still thy son. He arose & went to his Father The glorious results His Father was watching His Father ran & kissed him did not allow him to finish his speech Clothed him Fed him. His father with him at the table.-----OCTOBER. -10TH MONTH. 1881. 10. MONDAY. [283-82] Cold stormy day with a few flakes of snow. Started for O.S. with 11 bags SW. 3 were to grind & 4 bags chop. Sold 8 bags at Mill @ 1.25 per bus Had 19 08/60 = 23.91. Bought 25 lbs 3 in nails 75￠ 12 lb Shingle nails 45￠= 1.20. Beef 1.00 B. Salt 80￠ Dinner 25 in all 3.25. Got home all right Clear frosty night 49 �11. TUESDAY. [284-81] Finished digging out foundation of root house forenoon Afternoon shifted lane to let us along back of old barn straight down to gate. Then drew some stones for root house from old fence bottom at Orchard, & some more from stonepiles in field. Paid boots to R Thompson $4. Had very hard frost this morning ground had quite a crust. 12. WEDNESDAY. [285-80] Rainy morning started to groute we have the half of one side done now. Afternoon about 3 oclock went to Uncle W's got his tools & load of lime 20 bus @ 15￠ I was dark before we got home threw off load & covered part of it for later use with sand. 13. THURSDAY. [286-79] Took out all the sawdust soured some lime & started to cut out boards along the end of stable just below beam so that roof may get inbelow. Uncle came afternoon & got a good piece done by night. Clear and cold. Barley down to 65￠ it was 80￠ a week ago. 14. FRIDAY. [287-78] Fine morning. Building the order of the day Mixing mortar drawing water wheeling stones. Willie was ploughing this afternoon learning by experiance how to turn the stuborn glebe. This has been a very plesant day but is now raining 15. SATURDAY. [288-77] Rainy morning & rained till 2 oclock Grouting stable Afternoon drawing stone for building. Evening hunting a lad to plough but was not successful We should have looked out sooner. Pro cra—-----g Too busy So on Go to bed 16. SUNDAY. 18 after Trinity. [289-76] We were at our S.S. fine day & good attendance. The text to day Jer. 9th.23rd & 24th with special reference to the last verse. Man worships something either the true or false gods. The triune God of this world Wisdom, Might, Riches, we are to avoid glorying in these but rather (24 verse) to glory in understanding & knowing the true God. Notice first understanding. that is hearing with the ear and having intellectual knowledge of the letter the first great step but useless if we stop there. Second In that he knoweth me. The knowledge of the theory of the plan of salvation will be to our condemnation if we do not know him practically, experimentally, spiritually. The letter killeth– Instance Columbus 50 �theory of a western continint gave him no rest, the fact underlying the theory convinced him of success. Many accented to Col. theory but it did not move them. We must be moved to action. This is the knowledge to be gloried in. We have also to know him in a particular way, Not as the Creator but as he that exercises loving kindness towards man as manifested by his saving grace. And judgment His children rejoice in this Leaving the judgment of their persecutors to him. Righteousness. Righteous in his loving kindness. With his stripes we are healed. Righteous in judgment always right. He delights in all these. Reasons why we should glory Its intrinsic value, No knowledge like it, God's delightful character. It will never leave us The possessor supremly happy.--1881. 31 DAYS. OCTOBER. 17. MONDAY. [290-75] Rainy morning Mended some of the harness then grouting till night. It has rained all day & this afternoon it rained very heavy thunder showers. Our root house floor is not very wet & I hope it may not. 18. TUESDAY. [291-74] Drizzly morning. Grouting till noon we have an end & a 1/2 to do now. The north end will have the groute between inside boards & stonewall of root house. Afternoon shifted some oats and took 20 stooks to Mr. Currie. We then drew 3 loads sand & 2 loads gravel for grouting north end. Dry afternoon. 19. WEDNESDAY. [292-73] Got up early & fixed up for killing pig. Got him hung up by 9 oclock then ploughing till dinnertime Uncle was here in the morning Willie was ploughing for turnips next year ^in the afternoon Father and I with mason. Fine dry day 20. THURSDAY. [293-72] Had some rain early this morning but has cleared off and we had a dry day. Willie was ploughing all day I. & Father were tending the mason. Breaking stone drawing stone got as many in as will keep him going tomorrow Had thanksgiving service this evening in our Church. The text was in Psalm’s 63rd & 7th 21. FRIDAY. [294-71] Dry frosty morning got half of potatoes ploughed out Willie was ploughing. Got home a load of potatoes into pit Uncle has got up a good piece to day. We had preparitory service to 51 �Comunion in our Church to day Text. Exodus 32nd & 26 Who is on the Lords side. Beautiful day with bright prospects for tomorrow 22. SATURDAY. [295-70] The promise, of a fine day as we thought brought a rainy morning. It cleared alittle and ploughing & building were started but were soon stopped by rain. I then started to mend travis in cow stable. At Church at 1/2 past 10. Mr McKenzie Kilsyth preached from Acts 26th & 29th A good plain & simple sermon. Rained all afternoon finished travis & got in one box of groute. 23. SUNDAY. 19 after Trinity. [296-69] Rainy day. This being our Comunion Sabbath we were not at our S.S. We had Mr Currie this year Text Job. 19 & 25 Notice first Job's Redeemer. Jesus a living Redeemer He had not the knowledge of the facts connected with his life as we have but his faith took all the faster hold of his person 2nd Consider the redemption here implied. Job felt that he had been in bondage but was now redeemed and not with corruptable things— The ^ price of redemption the life of Gods dear Son To whom was the price paid. To Satan no we were never his by right but to eternal justice. Notice next what was he redeemed from First from the guilt & powerof sin Can one break off from the sin he loves No He is helpless but trusting in Jesus he can. Redeemed from the demands of the law. The Seconded Adam took the place of the first & kept the law which we had broken. Also from the power of Satan. Next Jobs profession My Redeemer his own. Second I know No false assurance There is false asurance & there is full asurance & affliction often brings us out & shows on what we are leaning. He knew also that his redeemer liveth now and for ever & although worms consumed his body yet in his flesh he would see God Glorious hope — OCTOBER.-10TH MONTH. 1881. 24. MONDAY. [297-68] Wet morning. Shifted Stove up to front kitchen Willie at plough all day. We were all at Thanksgiving service Mr. Currie preached from the text I Cor. 15th & 57th. Notice first the victory next the giver of that victory Jesus Christ the victor. 2nd What are we victors over Death & sin Reasons for gratitude The greatness of the gift to us & us so unworthy. The greatness of the loss if he had not given us the victory eternal death. ^Also worse than helpless. Afternoon Uncle building & drew ^small stones and put them in beside wall then covered in the banking up over them. 25. TUESDAY. [298-67] 52 �Breaking & drawing stones evening brought home 8 bus more lime & 3 tressels for scaffold from Uncle's. Uncle was building & Father mortar man. Willie was at Chesley with Mr. Murray's cow I think we will get to the potatoes tomorrow if all well. Cold & clear at bed time 26. WEDNESDAY. [299-66] Hard frost this morning I ploughed awhile then turned out potatoes Got them ^up & harrowed & all home into pit & covered with earth at night Uncle has north wall all the height now. It has been very frosty in the shade all day the mortar freezing on the wall. Willie was home here at 4 oclock full of Chesley & surroundings The new railway has a splendid iron bridge there now Frosty to night. 27. THURSDAY. [300-65] Got up scaffold then drawing stones & grouting between stonewall & stable. Ann pulled mangolds got them into pit on field 5 loads & covered with straw. Uncle got a great piece done. Evening had waggon at Uncle's & got end rafters for roothouse Willie was ploughing A great amount of work has been done today & it has been a beautiful day. 28. FRIDAY. [301-64] Ploughed a furrow away from the carrots as Ann and Bob are to pull them Brought home load of sand drew stones got rafter on east end Afternoon Got load of gravel for groute put in one boxfull then home carrots into pit and covered with straw. East end & 2 sides of root house are finished now so we will finish stone work tomorrow if dry & all well. Been a fine day but looks like rain. 29. SATURDAY. [302-63] Rainy morning. Cleared off at 9 o clock Uncle finished building & all the pointing except an hours work Willie was ploughing afternoon. I was tending mason. Took him home evening. 30. SUNDAY. 20 after Trinity. [301-62] We were at S.S. again had few Scholars dry day. The text today. Gal 5th & 16th The spirit here spoken of The third person of the Trinity Spoken of in Gods word as the Spirit of God. The Spirit of Christ he came to do Christs work. The Comforter (beautiful title,) who will bring all things to your rememberance & surround mysterys with a halo of light & glory. The Acts of the Apostles known by the early Church as the Acts of the Holy Ghost. The Author of regeneration in the soul. He convinces of sin, of righteousness & of judgement The 53 �Author of Sanctification The sin against the Holy Ghost Instance The Jews said Jesus was under the influence of the Prince of Devils when he cast out devils Thus they rejected the Holy Spirit So they had no spirit to strive with them therefore left to their fate 1881. 31 & 30 DAYS. OCTOBER & NOVEMBER. 31. MONDAY. [304-61] Went to bush & cut & skided 2 logs 13 f 5 in long for rafters to roothouse. Got Duncans trucks & took them to Kilsyth sawmill brought home 9 bunches shing les & feet lumber for sheeting Ann and Willie pulled 12 drills turnips & cleaned 14 bags barley. Very fine day. 1. NOVEMBER–TUESDAY. [305-60] All Saints’ Day. At O.S. market had 14 bags barley 35 34/48 bus @ 85￠ $30.35 Good price. Bought oil 25￠ rope 45￠ ^Got meal 1.00. sundries 70= $2.40 in all Brought home load sawdust for roothouse from Kilsyth Beautiful day & roads pretty dry. 20 drills turnips pulled today. Mr. Currie was presented tonight with a Buffalo Robe by members of the Y.P.C.A 2. WEDNESDAY. [306-59] Opened pit with plough. Had Jack Sinclair filling & little Bob so we got in 12 loads into pit in field 1 in stable 4 in pit beside barn. 17 {inserted above are the words: in all} Ann. Willie & Father have pulled the 1/2 of the field. This has been a very fair day the turnips were dry & clean & I am glad we were able to take the good of it 3. THURSDAY. [307-58] Showery morning. Finished the grouting of cow stable & cleaned it out & fixed ropes. Threw off the 17th load into pit. Afternoon hung new gate at road. then helping W. Oliver to kill a big pig Evening tied in the two heifers we are to sell at Xmas & the cows as we have had some showers of snow to day 4. FRIDAY. [308-57] Ground white with 5 in snow Got in cattle sheep & pigs Snowing thickly all forenoon. Got pigs into old henhouse we have three to fatten. Pork is selling at 7.50 for best & peas at 73 ￠ per bus Afternoon covered mangold pits with earth. Quite a wintery aspect. today 5. SATURDAY. [309-56] Feeding cattle has begun again & we will have it for 6 months. Covering pits was the order of the day Shoveled off snow put on pea straw & earth Wrought hard & got the 17 loads 54 �covered by night I suppose about 12 rods of pit. We made them shallow in pit so as to prevent heating which accounts for the great length. It rained & snowed all day so we were pretty wet, but it is some thing to have them covered. 6. SUNDAY. 21 after Trinity. [310-55] We have given up our S.S. for the winter months. Our text today Heb 1st & 14th Notice that there are other intelligent beings in Gods universe beside us. We may believe in angels but do not realize the fact as we ought. 1st There nature & character. Gods messengers & as such befor the Scriptures were given to man were seen in bodily form. They are spirits not encumbered with flesh & blood. Spirits pure & simple Full of knowledge yet it is limited They excell in strength Egypts first born. Sernacheribs army, Removing the stone from the sepulchre, Peter in prison. Swiftness probably with the velocity of thought. They possess moral excelency exalted goodness. Thy will be done — They rejoice when one sinner returns. Innumerable. They are of different ranks. They never reason why. Ministering spirits of Gods appointment sure of their appointment no doubts. Our duty what falls to our hand do it for Gods glory The Objects of their service Heirs of salvation What is the nature of their Ministrations. Instructors, Diliverers, Comforters. They will be busy on the great day They attend the Death bed of the Heirs of Salvation. NOVEMBER. –11TH MONTH. 1881. 7. MONDAY. [311-54] Finished grouting between stonewall & stable Willie covered carrot pit. Got home a load of sand & another load of turnips into stable. Afternoon went to Kilsyth for a load of sawdust Ann & Willie were at turnips pulled 12 drills The snow has gone very fast to day nearly all gone. & I hope it will be long or it come back. Hurray for turnips 8. TUESDAY. [312-53] Fine morning. got pit ready & Bob & I brought home 10 loads. Part of 4 roes were put into furrows which I opened in the morning & closed in evening I think they contain 5 loads. Went twice round the furrow when covering in we will see how they keep. The pullers have left 22 drills to night so they will finish tomorrow if all’s well. 9. WEDNESDAY. [313-52] Prince of Wales Birthday–born 1841. Fixed up pit at home & got home 6 loads forenoon had Jack Sinclair with us. Afternoon made pit on top of knoll & another on the end of potato land. Got in 10 loads in them & one home at night. We will take these pits into roothouse when we have it roofed. The pullers finished at 4 oclock. Cold wind to day had a great amount of rain last night. Goods days work done today 10. THURSDAY. [314-51] 55 �Had several showers of snow this morning but cleared up a fine day but cold. Took straw to pits then drew the remainder of turnips into pit. 9 loads & one load home into stable Afternoon took in load into stable then covering pits. Father trimmed up & covered with straw 3 long pits to day. & Willie & I covered the north sides of those three with earth. Great days work — 11. FRIDAY. [315-50] Willie covered pits & I ploughed a piece more for turnips & 3 lands afternoon of barley stubble for Oats next year. Took home a load of turnips off field into driving shed as there are signs of a storm. This has been a very fine day. Probably "The last Rose of Summer." 12. SATURDAY. [316-49] Rainy morning & rained till noon I made two halters of rope for mare and Prince. Afternoon fixing church chimneys. Evening at Kilsyth about rafters they will be cut on Wednesday. Blustry evening with showers of hail. Paid Gilles for boots 2.50 Harvest gloves 75￠ W Stone 10 3.35. Thomson for Willies boots 4.00 Jamison for two coats paint for gate 50￠ 13. SUNDAY. 22 after Trinity. [317-48] Mr. Currie's text today Gal. 5th & 16th First what is implied by walking in or by the Spirit. Walking implies life but it also implies more. Conscious activity the seas motion unconscious yet very active. We must also walk in {^illegible} the right direction. It must be progressive activity. There is a tendency to a certain routine of duties but no progress which cannot be walking in the spirit. How are we to walk in the spirit by walking according to the written word Also by yielding to the strivings of Gods Spirit Notice next the Grand results Free from fulfiling the lust of the flesh. — 1881. 30 DAYS. NOVEMBER. 14. MONDAY. [318-47] Snowy morning. Cleaned up grist 3 bags wheat 4 1/2 chop. Then took in 13 pails of potatoes & covered up pit for winter. Afternoon finished pit & built cedar fence beside fall wheat which was blown down. Finished grouting by puting on board higher than stone wall to let groute up to top under b^eam. Snow all gone at noon but we have had more showers this evening 15. TUESDAY. [319-46] Last night was very stormy we have 5 in snow & cold. Shifted Oats off peas & thrashed 4 small floor fuls. This has been more of a winters day than we have had yet but I hope it may 56 �go away yet so that we may get root house fixed off. This world is full of care & trouble Whither you go it single or double 16. WEDNESDAY. [320-45] Went to Kilsyth sawmill for rafters had 10 of them 2 X 9 two scantlin 3x4 & some boards besides in all 300 feet which cost 75￠ Paid the Shingles and lumber I got before 2000 1/4 =3.94. 1.75 per 1000. 180 ft lumber 1.06 in all 5.75 Had fair roads snow soft & going alittle Afternoon framed rafters in barn we had a few drops rain. I hope it will be soft tomorrow. 17. THURSDAY. [321-44] Fine soft morning snow all gone. Got rafters on the walls. Scaffold down & drain dug round flour & gravel hauled & filled in to it. Home load of turnips out of field Afternoon placed rafters & put outside sheeting on 3 feet up & inside sheeting to carry sawdust 4 feet. Then cut plank & lumber for spout to take in turnips Evening made spout in back kitchen & a couplative conjunction 18. FRIDAY. [322-43] Rainy night but dry day. Got spout up & into position Finished under sheeting at 3 oclock then got sawdust groute in, all over roof 5 in deep & sawdust over that again. |. 1/3 of roof is ready for shingles. Uncle was here & finished pointing & leam filling so we have been very fortunate in having such a day & in being able to get the good of it We have the roof all covered with boards. laped over each other in case of rain. but I think it will be dry. 19. SATURDAY. [323-42] Had a few flakes of snow this morning. Went to Uncle Williams for a piece of zinc to put under shingles at Spout. Brought home load of saw dust with me from Maxwell's. Afternoon got in sawdust & on sheeting 5 feet of 1/2 of roof to do yet with sawdust. Had on 4 courses of shingles at night then took in 1 load turnips which was the first load for the new house. 20. SUNDAY. 23 after Trinity. [324-41] Mr. Currie text to day Gal 4th. 4th & 5th. Notice first the time the Savior came into the world. The fulness of time. Why did he not come sooner why so many dark ages. Had he come immediatly after the fall man would not have had time to see sin & its bitter fruit. No time to fortell the event. No expecting longing, looking, praying & hoping for & believing in the promised Messiah There was a peculiar fitness in the world at this time The Temple of Jannis at Rome was closed there being no war in the world The Jews in their wanderings 57 �carried their Bibles with them & spread the knowledge of the true God. Paul went where he found Jews & there he found a synagogue & people ready to hear. The world was sick of itself & finding its own power against sin & ignorance unavailing. The Magi expected him. Next the manner in which he came Sent forth from heaven presupposes his previous existence before he was sent. Made or born of a woman stated at the time of the fall. Having existed previously he had to come in some manner. Under the law. All creatures & the univers under law. The Son of God above law but placed himself under the law for a definite reason. To redeem them which were under the law so that his Father might receive us as sons. NOVEMBER.–11TH MONTH. 1881. 21. MONDAY. [325-40] Michaelmas Term begins. Went for another load of sawdust Afternoon finished sawdust & sheeting & had the half shingled by night Snowy and cold. 22. TUESDAY. [326-39] Shingling all day had it finished except the 3 last courses which will go under the beam & will be laid in mortar. Uncle Haverson & Mr. Thom came here today Mr. Thom will leave on Thursday for Annan. 23. WEDNESDAY. [327-38] Took in 3 loads turnips into roothouse Afternoon thrashing at R. McLeod's Willie thrashing peas & feeding Very cold day & thick showers of snow 24. THURSDAY. [328-37] Thrashing at R. McL^eods all day Very cold day Mr. Thom left to day. 25. FRIDAY. [329-36] At Tara Mill 3 bags grist 4 1/2 chopp. Paid, Bruce for Clover Turnip & other Seeds 4.43 & 7￠ for Glycerine. A. Kerr for 28 bus lime @ 15￠ per bus 4.20 3 lbs Rope 40￠ Had sleigh out very storm day sleighing rathe rough. Hem steeples replaced 40￠ 26. SATURDAY. [330-35] Alittle soft to day so we were filling the roothouse Got the pit on the hill into the root house 11 loads. We think there were about 2 loads in before & now it is about 1/2 full. 58 �27. SUNDAY. 1st in Advent [331-34.] Mr. Currie's text to day I Kings 18th & 21st To whom was this addressed to the Heathen No, they were decided. To Aetheists No, for they professed to be decided. But to those who know the true God yet their besetting sin kept them from deciding. Notice how condescending God is The text expressed in the spirit of Come let us reason together. I forgot my pencil to day 1881. 30 & 31 DAYS. NOVEMBER & DECEMBER. 28. MONDAY. [332-33] At Uncle Williams thrashing. The thrashing went well, ran steady all day. Beautiful winters day and good steighing 29. TUESDAY. [333-32] Thawing so our sleighing is going. Drawing in turnips and a very plesant day for the work. Got in remainder of ^longest pit in Orchard 10 loads so there will be about 22 loads in it now & it would hold more yet. I hope we will now have some rest as far as drawing in turnips is concerned The rest of the labouring man is sweet— 30. WEDNESDAY. [334-31] St. Andrew’s Day. Snow all gone & quite a mist this morning We were fixing roothouse roof putting shingles on under beam of stable. Filled space with mortar then drove the shingles up amongst it. We put on 3 courses. Shingled top of spout & put zinc on each side of it. This has been a fine mild day & suited our work well. 1. DECEMBER–THURSDAY. [335-30] The first day of the last month Time's ever on the wing. Gather up lumber round root house (& making order where chaos was before then) banked up both ends & alittle along side with the earth which came out of foundation Afternoon Shut up the top of mangold pit put sawdust in spout of roothouse cleaned 3 bus peas Willie thrashed today, & plastered some cracks in horse stable to use up some left mortar. Evening mended ceiling of kitchen which came down. Father made plaster today. Fun 2. FRIDAY. [336-29] Plastered up some more cracks in stable had one backet full of mortar. Took in potatoes one barrel in roothouse 8 pails in garrett. Afternoon took home some balsam trees Father & 59 �Willie lifted at beavermeadow to plant at roadside. Then put 5 loads manure on garden patch & ploughed it in. Father planted the balsams. Fine fresh day 3. SATURDAY. [337-28] Ploughed land of sod as garden was too smal then drew stones for watering place 5 loads which will make it all right I think. Afternoon split wood & banked up house wheeling the earth from old barn. Fine fresh day Willie was thrashing peas. 4. SUNDAY. 2 in Advent. [338-27] Mr. Currie's text to day Romans 5th & 8th. The last thing you can get the natural man to believe is That God loves him. Notice first the objects of Gods love Unworthy you unworthy me. God loved us in our sin not on account of it but notwithstanding. Found impenitent sinners waiting & willing to pardon & provided a Saviour. Notice next the proof God has given of his love The Gift of his dear Son . Men will never get another & this is sufficient. The text says he died for us willingly died in our room & stead. None of Gods creatures could have taken our place, nor manifisted his great love. God himself sacrificed for us DECEMBER. –12TH MONTH. 1881. 5. MONDAY. [339-26] Ploughing spring wheat stubble all day had Fan & Prince as Brisk is lame but I think will soon be all right Got a good piece turned overe. I can finish it tomorrow forenoon health and weather permitting. Willie was thrashing peas. 6. TUESDAY. [340-25] Ploughing all day. Got stubble finished at noon. I had to fix cattle at noon alone as Willie was at school today. Ploughing afternoon stumpy part of oat stubble it ploughs pretty well. I think we will sow it with oats & grassseeds & leave it or stumps come out. I measured our 2 Xmas cattle one 6 ft the other Dotty 5 ft 10 in. $70 Time will tell 7. WEDNESDAY. [341-24] At S. Carr's thrashing very stormy He has got up a good new house this year & is now nearly finished x 8. THURSDAY. [342-23] 60 �Thrashing peas all day 5 bushels also some others chores & fixing cattle which is always under{illegible} Plastering evening 9. FRIDAY. [343-22] Started to put up two new stalls in cowstable got one nearly finished down part of pig pen which was in the way & tie poles home from bush. 10. SATURDAY. [344-21] Michaelmas Term ends. Forenoon got manger of two stalls made afternoon put up other stall finished tie ropes & poles. Got calves tied in next roothouse & yearolds into new stalls very busy day. tied cattle with lantern. Sold our two fat heifers for $65 to Wilson. Chatsworth 11. SUNDAY. 3 in Advent. [345-20] Our minister being absent we had Mr. D. Ross His subject was the different walks mention in Eph. First Eph. 2 & 2 Walking according to the course of this world. 10 verse Walk in them. good works. 4th Ch 1st verse Walk worthy of the vocation wherewith ye are called. 17th verse Walk not as other Gentiles walk. 5 Ch 2nd Walk in love & 15th verse Walk circumspectly not as fools but as wise 1881. 31 DAYS. DECEMBER. 12. MONDAY. [346-19] Took home Uncle W's. tressels & returned bag of flour to Uncle G. Afternoon got wheel barrow repaired Snow all gone once more 13. TUESDAY. [347-18] At Chatsworth with heifers. Got there at noon. Weighed them one weighed 950 the other Dottly 840 They weighed more than I expected 1800 @4￠ per lb $72. I wish we had weigh scales at Keady Rained all day had waterproof coat. got ride home except 2 miles 10 minutes to 11 oclock. Showers on the window pane 14. WEDNESDAY. [348-17] Got Mr. Duncans kettle here set it up started fire & carried water. G.H. came down to give us a hand We got on very well 3 pigs 2 very good pork the other slightly poor. We are to keep one of the best for summer pork. 61 �15. THURSDAY. [349-16] At O. Sound market had 8 bags oats (cleaned up this morning,) 2 pigs & 6 ducks. Sold Oats @42￠ per bus pork at 7 per 100. ducks $1.30. 24 4/34 Oats $10.12. Pork 488 lbs $34.16 Oatmeal & sundries $2.28. House $10.00. Cochrane for 5 cows in calf 5.00 Devins one sow in pig 1.00. Father bought 2 steers at Alex. Hall's sale for $28 payable 12 months hence– 16. FRIDAY. [350-15] Thrashing at Wesley Oliver's cold windy day. 17. SATURDAY. [351-14] Put up tie pole & tied up new steers. Then payed Gilles 4.84 Thomson Shoemaker for pair calfskin boots 5.00 T Atchison for digging post holes 3.50. James McInnis for reaping 22 acres 9.50. J. Thomson for 1/2 days work 50c Thats the way the money goes Let it go Afternoon took home 2 loads wood with waggon (no snow) down load pea straw to log barn. & small load to Mrs. Welsh. 18. SUNDAY. 4 in Advent. [352-13] Isaiah 55 Ch. Ho every one that thirsteth. &c. Notice first the parties invited or rather one party under several names. The thirsty Thirsty for riches worldly pleasure power & knowledge a curse, thirst for God & knowledge of him the right thirst. & He that hath no money The poor in spirit. The wretched & miserable & poor & blind & naked. The hungry also To those who feel their need & them only. Next The fast Water, Wine, & Milk. Water for the thirsty. This wine has in it an everlasting blessing. Milk spiritual food for young Christians What a glorious invitation to those who know their condition The terms First Come; leave all false gods. 2nd Buy Christ bought it for you accept it. 3rd Eat, we must partake of it DECEMBER. –12TH MONTH. 1881. 19. MONDAY. [353-12] Got Brisk shod 2 new shoes. & piece of old iron of plough beam straightened to fixe up his manger with. Fixed manger with it when I came home. Afternoon cleaned out pig pen & fixed roof Evening paid Hamilton $12.75 Ballance on townline chopping Very dark night frost coming out of ground. A brilliant light seen to N.N.E. some building burning. 20. TUESDAY. [354-11] Cleaned up 14 bags Oats for O.S. on Thursday as Miss Bella is coming home. Afternoon pulled 4 drills turnips which was left at fence side & took them home to roothouse 2 half 62 �loads Will do well with store cattle To day has been a very fine day a day one could hardly expect in the middle of a Canadian winter. Like the winter days of Auld Lang Syne– 21. WEDNESDAY. [355-10] St. Thomas. Cleaned & oiled the turnip cutter then tried the plough in piece of new land went pretty well. Afternoon ploughed till G. Haverson came over to me. He came down for turnip Straw cutter. Got load on to waggon for tomorrow. Rain tonight 22. THURSDAY. [356-9] Very rainy morning waited a long time for day light then fed the cattle turnips. Faired alittle started for O.S. Sold 2 bags on the way for 6 bus at 42￠= 2.50. 12 bags on Market 36 bus 27/34 lbs @ 42￠ $15.45.= 17.95. Spent 1.26. Got Miss Bella at Station. The G. Trunk bought the narrow gauge road & has widened it & put on their rolling stocks, powerfull locomotives making Toronto in 6 hours. Turned out a fine day but cloudy; roads soft. 23. FRIDAY. [357-8] Ploug hing all day. stumpy piece beside turnip land. By night the frost was getting rather hard Two or three hours would finish it now 24. SATURDAY. [358-7] Thrashing peas two floors with flail Afternoon 3 with horses. We had a lamb died to day has been sick for four days. I think the ram must have hurt it. Did not get the peas cleaned up 25. SUNDAY. [359-6] Christmas Day. Our text today I Sam. 12 & 24. Samuel here would have the people consider the past & it would well for us at the end of the year to look back. How much we have to be thankful for. The Bible in our hands. The Gospel preached Light all around & the support of Christians their help & encouragement to witness for Christ. Oh how much to be thankful for. Therefore let us fear the Lord. Filial fear, honour & obedience. The fear of the Lord the beginning of wisdom. Then serve him in truth. Many would serve him but not in truth like Ananias & Sapphira. If not in truth it is no service. And we must serve with all our heart. Take our hearts Lord for we cannot give them to the keep them for we cannot keep them for Thee. 1881. 31 DAYS. DECEMBER. 26. MONDAY. [360-5.] 63 �Cleaned up some peas 10 bus I think Splitting wood & other chores Afternoon at Mr. Brown's he is getting better Fine moon lit night and plesant walking 27. TUESDAY. [361-4.] ST. JOHN THE EVANGELIST. Thrashing peas 4 floors took all day but they thrashed well & I think there will be a good few bushels. 28. WEDNESDAY. [362-3.] INNOCENTS’ DAY. School meeting day I was there till one oclock great wrangeling over $25 given to S.S. No 4. Bains in {Tushe or Tusbe?} Afternoon took Miss B. up to Marmion with waggon. Ground soft & no snow. Strange weather. Paid James Atchison 75￠ for help in haying Paid taxes $37 38 29. THURSDAY. [363-2]. Went up to Uncle Haverson's on a visit At their annual tea meeting at night had good time Splendid Music. Tame speeches Good cakes & tea but no sleighing. They realized between $60 &$70 30. FRIDAY. [364-1. Came home forenoon ground white this morning with a little frost in the ground Afternoon drew home 4 loads wood with sleigh. Snowing to night I hope we may have sleighing for New Years day 31. SATURDAY. [ 365.] Hitched up to draw wood for Mr. Currie but roads were very rough took down load of our own until the roads get better. We had quite a bit of snow this morning & has snowed more or less all day Bob & Willie took in barrel potatoes & split lot of wood. I was thrashing peas. afternoon. Made halter & tied colt into stall he was quiet. led him to water at night. I guess he will miss his mothers milk to night So we have reached the end of another year, & we feel that we have been in the hands of Him who doeth all things well. we cannot, therefore, but trust him for the untried future, for it is all in His hand. During the past year all our work has gone smoothly we had no trouble with bush fires which were very prevelant. the harvest very plesant and winters snow found us with a good stone root house. As to health I have not been a day in bed that I remember. 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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>Canadian Scribbling Diary For 1881. Contains Almanac, Postal, and other Canadian Information.</p> <p><br />Toronto: Published by Brown Brother, Manufacturing Stationers.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>1881</p> <p>{table of days in all 12 months}</p> <p>1882</p> <p>{table of days in January-April}</p> <p>XRI MS A362 {written in pencil}</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>Canadian Scribbling Diary For 1881. Contains Almanac, Postal, and other Canadian Information.</p> <p>Toronto: Published By Brown Brothers, Manufacturing Stationers.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <table> <tbody> <tr> <td> <div class="toc"> <div class="toctitle"> <h2>Contents</h2> <span class="toctogglespan"></span></div> <ul> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#RATES_OF_POSTAGE."><span class="tocnumber">1</span> <span class="toctext">RATES OF POSTAGE.</span></a> <ul> <li class="toclevel-2"><a href="#On_Letters_Per_Half_Ounce."><span class="tocnumber">1.1</span> <span class="toctext">On Letters Per Half Ounce.</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-2"><a href="#Newspapers_and_Periodicals."><span class="tocnumber">1.2</span> <span class="toctext">Newspapers and Periodicals.</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-2"><a href="#Books.2C_Circulars.2C_Documents.2C_Policies._.26c."><span class="tocnumber">1.3</span> <span class="toctext">Books, Circulars, Documents, Policies. &amp;c.</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-2"><a href="#Commercial_Paper.2C_Documents.2C_.26c."><span class="tocnumber">1.4</span> <span class="toctext">Commercial Paper, Documents, &amp;c.</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-2"><a href="#Parcel_Post."><span class="tocnumber">1.5</span> <span class="toctext">Parcel Post.</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-2"><a href="#Pattern_and_Sample_Post."><span class="tocnumber">1.6</span> <span class="toctext">Pattern and Sample Post.</span></a></li> </ul> </li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Terms_and_Courts."><span class="tocnumber">2</span> <span class="toctext">Terms and Courts.</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#FIXED_AND_MOVABLE_FESTIVALS.2C_ETC."><span class="tocnumber">3</span> <span class="toctext">FIXED AND MOVABLE FESTIVALS, ETC.</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#BANK_HOLIDAYS."><span class="tocnumber">4</span> <span class="toctext">BANK HOLIDAYS.</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#TABLE_OF_STAMP_DUTIES."><span class="tocnumber">5</span> <span class="toctext">TABLE OF STAMP DUTIES.</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#LIST_OF_SUNDAYS_IN_1881."><span class="tocnumber">6</span> <span class="toctext">LIST OF SUNDAYS IN 1881.</span></a></li> </ul> </div> <h2><span class="mw-headline">RATES OF POSTAGE.</span></h2> <p>Canada Post Card................ One Cent.</p> <p>Canada Post Card for U. S....... " "</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">On Letters Per Half Ounce.</span></h3> <p>To any part of Dominion of Canada or United States, 3 cents-must be prepaid. " Newfoundland, 5 cents-must be prepaid. All main matter (excepting samples of Merchandise) to and from the United States, is the same as to any part of Canada, and must be prepaid. Great Britain and Ireland, by Canadian or New York Mail Steamers, 5 cents.</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">Newspapers and Periodicals.</span></h3> <p>Newspapers and Periodicals, less than one oz. each, posted singly, prepaid. 1/2 cent each ; if under 4 ozs. 1 cent. Printed and published in Canada, and posted from Office of Publication or News Agency, to regular Subscribers or News Agents, for each 1 lb. or fraction of 1 lb., 1 cent prepaid. Posted singly to Great Britain and Ireland, 2 cents per 4 oz., prepaid.</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Books, Circulars, Documents, Policies. &amp;c.</span></h3> <p>For each 4 ozs., or fraction of 4 ozs., 1 cent, prepaid, to be open at both ends.</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Commercial Paper, Documents, &amp;c.</span></h3> <p>To United Kingdom, 5 cts. for first 2 ozs. ; 1 ct for each additional 2 ozs., or fraction thereof.</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">Parcel Post.</span></h3> <p>Not to exceed 5 lbs. to any part of Canada, 6 cts. per 4 ozs. ; 12 cts. for 8 ozs., and 6 cts. for each additional 4 ozs.</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">Pattern and Sample Post.</span></h3> <p>Canada-must be prepaid by postage stamps at the rate of one cent per 4 ozs. To United States, not exceeding 1/2 lb., 10 cts.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">Terms and Courts.</span></h2> <p>Hilary, 1st Monday in February to Saturday of ensuing week.</p> <p>Easter, 3rd Monday in May to Saturday of 2nd week thereafter.</p> <p>Trinity, 1st Monday in Aug. after 21st of said month to the Saturday of the following week, except when dispensed with in Easter Term.</p> <p>Michaelmas, 3rd Monday in November to Saturday of 2nd week thereafter.</p> <p>One Judge of each of the Courts is to sit in open Court every week, as well in as out of term, except during vacation. One Judge may sit for both Courts of Common Law.</p> <p>County Court Terms are four, commencing respectively on the 1st Monday in January, April, July and October, except in York, when they commence on the 1st Monday in January and April, and the 2nd Monday in June and October in each year, all ending on Saturday of same week.</p> <p>Surrogate Court Terms commence 1st Monday in January, April, July adn October, and ends on same week, except in York, wehre Terms commence first Monday in January and April, and 2nd Monday in June and October, and end on Tuesday of same week.</p> <p>Assizes - Twice in each year in every county or union of counties in ONtario, between Hilary and Easter Terms, and between 21st of August and Michaelmas Term. In the County of York there are two additional Courts, one in the vacation between Easter Term and the 1st of July, and the other in th evacation between Michaelmas and Hilary Terms, and in the County of Wentworth there is one additional between Michaelmas and Hilary Terms.</p> <p>Sittings of Courts of Assize may be held separate and apart from the Courts of Oyer and Terminer, and either on same or different day, and sittings may be held in any County for trial without Jury, whenever directed by the Coruts.</p> <p>County Courts. - Sittings commence on 2nd Tuesday in June and December, except in York, where there are four, commencing respectively on the 1st Tuesday in March and December, and 2nd Tuesday in May and September. Except in York, there shall be sittings for trial, without Jury, on 1st Monday in April and October in each year. In all Counties, Judges may hold such additional Courts as they may deem fit for trial of cases, without Jury.</p> <p>General Sessions are held at same time as the several County Courts.</p> <p>The County Judge's Criminal Courts sits from time to time for trial of prisoners out of SEssions and without Jury.</p> </td> <td> <p>Heir, Devisee adn Assignee Commissioners sit on 1st Monday in January and July, and on the 13 days next ensuing the said days respectively, Sundays and Holidays excepted.</p> <p>Court of Chancery. - A Judge sits in Corut almost daily for transaction of business. Hearing and examination of witnesses are at such times and places as are appointed by the Court.</p> <p>Court of Appeal sits at Toronto five times in every year, commencing on the 2nd Tuesday in January, the 1st Tuesday in March, the 2nd Tuesday in May, the 1st Tuesday in September, and the 2nd Tuesday in November.</p> <p>Supreme Court sits in Ottawa 3rd Tuesday in February, 1st Tuesday in May, 4th Tuesday in October.</p> <p>Exchequer Corut at any tiem and palce appointed by rule of Court.</p> <p>Long Vacation from 1st July to 21st August, except in the Court of Appeal, where it ends 31st August.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">FIXED AND MOVABLE FESTIVALS, ETC.</span></h2> <p>Epiphany ............................... Jan. 6</p> <p>Septuagesima Sunday .................... Feb. 13</p> <p>Qinquagesima, Shrove Sunday ............ " 27</p> <p>St. David .............................. Mar. 1</p> <p>Ash Wednesday .......................... " 2</p> <p>Quadragesima. 1st Sunday in Lent ....... " 6</p> <p>St. Patrick ............................ " 17</p> <p>Annunciation, Lady Day ................. " 25</p> <p>Palm Sunday ............................ April 10</p> <p>Good Friday ............................ " 15</p> <p>Easter Sunday .......................... " 17</p> <p>St. George ............................. " 23</p> <p>Low Sunday ............................. " 24</p> <p>Rogation Sunday ........................ May 22</p> <p>Queen Victoria's Birthday .............. " 24</p> <p>Ascension Day, Holy Tuesday ............ " 26</p> <p>Pentecost, Whit Sunday ................. June 5</p> <p>Trinity Sunday ......................... " 12</p> <p>Corpus Christi ......................... " 16</p> <p>Accession of Queen Victoria ............ " 20</p> <p>Proclamation of Queen Victoria ......... " 21</p> <p>Midsummer Day, St. John Baptist ........ " 24</p> <p>Dominion Day ........................... July 1</p> <p>Michaelmas Day ......................... Sept. 29</p> <p>Birth of Prince of Wales ............... Nov. 9</p> <p>1st Sunday in Advent ................... " 27</p> <p>St. Andrew ............................. " 30</p> <p>St. Thomas ............................. Dec. 21</p> <p>Christmas Day .......................... " 25</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">BANK HOLIDAYS.</span></h2> <p>ONTARIO. NEW BRUNSWICK AND NOVA SCOTIA. - New Year's Day; Good Friday; Queen's Birthday; Dominion Day; Christmas Day.</p> <p>QUEBEC. - New Year's Day; Epiphany; Annunciation; Good Friday; Ascension; Corpus Christi; St. Peter's and St. Paul's; All Saints; Conception; Christmas Day; Queen's Birthday, and Dominion Day.</p> <p>Also throughout the Dominion any day appointed by Proclamation for a General Fast or Thanksgiving.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">TABLE OF STAMP DUTIES.</span></h2> <p>Stamps required on Notes, Drafts, or Bills fo Exchange, executed singly :</p> <p>For $25 .............................. 1 cent.</p> <pre>" $50 and over $25 ................. 2 " </pre> <pre>" $100 and over $50 ................ 3 " </pre> <pre>" each fraction over $100 .......... 3 " </pre> <p>On Drafts or Bills of Exchange in duplicate:</p> <p>For ...................... $100 2 cents.</p> <pre>" each fractional part of $100 2 " </pre> <p>On Drafts or Bills of exchange in more parts than two:</p> <p>For ...................... $100 1 cent.</p> <p>For each fractional part of $100 1 cent.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">LIST OF SUNDAYS IN 1881.</span></h2> <p>January ............ 2 - 9 - 16 - 23 - 30</p> <p>February ........... 6 - 13 - 20 - 27</p> <p>March .............. 6 - 13 - 20 - 27</p> <p>April .............. 3 - 10 - 17- 24</p> <p>May ................ 1 - 8 - 15 - 22 - 29</p> <p>June ............... 5 - 12 - 19 - 26</p> <p>July ............... 3 - 10 - 17 - 24 - 31</p> <p>August ............. 7 - 14 -21 - 28</p> <p>September .......... 4 - 11 - 18 - 25</p> <p>October ............ 2 - 9 - 16 - 23 - 30</p> <p>November ........... 6 - 13 - 20 - 27</p> <p>December ........... 4 - 11 - 18 - 25</p> </td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h3><span class="mw-headline">1881. -1st Month. 31 Days. January.</span></h3> <p>Another year with all hopes and fears,</p> <p>Has sunk into the deep abyss of time;</p> <p>And on the threshold of the new we stand,</p> <p>Like travellers to a strange and distant time.</p> <p>Hope smiling beckons, bidding us take courage;</p> <p>Faith points to heaven where God and angels dwell,</p> <p>Assuring us that all our untried future</p> <p>Is known to him who "doeth all things well."</p> <p></p> <p>From the Rose of Cheriton</p> <p>The autumn day was closing, cool and dry;</p> <p>The sun was setting in a cloudless sky</p> <p>Flinging around him as he sank to rest,</p> <p>A crimson glory flushing east and west.</p> <p>The quiet landscape caught his bright farewell,</p> <p>Ere the deep shadows of the evening fell.</p> <p><br />The gliding river, and the broken sedge,</p> <p>The pollard willows by the waters edge</p> <p>Smiled for a moment in the passing gleam</p> <p>Then sighed the sedge and darker flowed the stream;</p> <p>While cottage windows flashed into a blaze,</p> <p>And meadow pathways lay in purple haze;</p> <p><br />A sudden glory touched the whirling mill</p> <p>More crimson glowed the heather on the hill</p> <p>And starting up beneath the pinewood shade</p> <p>A moment, stood a golden colonnade;</p> <p>Then dropped the sun, the vision died away</p> <p>And twilight followed in her sober grey.</p> <p><br />1. Saturday. [1-364] New Years Day.-Bank Holiday</p> <p>It only comes once a year and the cattle have to be fed all the same. So have we &amp; a new year day dinner too; whither it be beef steak &amp; plum pudding or neeps {turnips} &amp; neep brose. Last night &amp; this morning or last year &amp; this year we (that is Mr W. Morrison, Elsie Annie, Belle, Willie &amp; I ) were waiting for the last moments of 1880 and as it neared its end we bade it farewell and welcomed the new by singing together the II Paraphrase. Father, Elsie &amp; W. Morrison were at Uncle W. Henderson's. Willie took them up &amp; I took them home. Miss Belle gave me one of E.P.Roe's works, What could she do, as xmas box So I have been enjoying it today</p> <p>2. Sunday. [2-363]</p> <p>Attended Divine worship in Chalmers Church Keady The Rev. Mr. Currie preached from the text Is it well with the II Kings 4 &amp; 26"</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">JANUARY.-IST MONTH. 1881.</span></h2> <p>3. MONDAY. [3-362] County Court Term Begins.</p> <p>At Owen Sound with Miss Bella as she is leaving with the morning train for Uxbridge to study at the High School there. We had Mr W. Morrison &amp; Miss Annie along so we had a good time. We visited the new High School of Owen Sound which is a magnificent building having all the latest improvements in ventilation &amp; heating. We inscribed our names on the topmost tower. Expenses, 50c = Dinner. 40 for this book $1 for Tribune for last year. 15c for sundries. $2.05) Evening clear &amp; calm with intense frost.</p> <p>4. TUESDAY. [4-361]</p> <p>Fed cattle then took in part of straw stack for litter for horses Then hitched up single sleigh and went to Mr. Carr's on Church Business Evening. Jack &amp; Celia Morrison came up from Bentinck so we went to Uncle Haverson's with sleigh load. Had a very pleasant evening. Got home two hours a-yout the wee short hour a yout the twall.</p> <p>5. WEDNESDAY. [5-360]</p> <p>Took in a barrel of potatoes they are keeping very well. John, William &amp; Celly went home today. Afternoon Put some more carbolic acid on the cow that has lice. Then splitting wood. This was a very beautiful day such as we would like for winter</p> <p>6. THURSDAY. [6-359]</p> <p>The Annual Meeting of the Presbyterian Congregation of Keady was held today. I being Secretary of Managers had to get books ready Afternoon at meeting. Paid James Jackson $9 for Blacksmith work horse shoeing amounts to 5.50</p> <p>7. FRIDAY. [7-358]</p> <p>For three weeks back I have done no work but chores Sleigh riding for pleasure &amp; sometimes on business has taken up the time. Well the bow that is always bent looses it elasticity sometime. One should have a few holidays and better now than in summer time. Today I commenced work. Thrashing peas with horses 3 floors Evening reading Scotts poems</p> <p>8. SATURDAY. [8-357]</p> <p>Cloudy &amp; cold. Thrashed 2 floors forenoon After cleaned up, had 13 bus. Willie &amp; I took the pea straw down to old barn for sheep feed. Two loads on sleigh box. Globe &amp; Canada Presbyterian did not come to hand today so we miss them now. Alette piece of Scott will do instead</p> <p>9. SUNDAY. [9-356]</p> <p>At the Keady Presbyterian Church. The Rev Mr. Currie preached from the texts Verily I say unto you that one of you shall betray me Matt 26 - 21st Jesus said unto him Verily I say unto thee That this night before the cock crow thou shalt deny me thrice. Matt 26.34th</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">1881. - 1ST MONTH. 31 DAYS. JANUARY.</span></h2> <p>10. MONDAY. [10-355]</p> <p>Thrashing peas 4 floors took all day along with feeding Cattle. Had a call of Wesley Oliver, got the loan of 3 bags. Evening at the meeting of the Young Peoples Christian Association had a fine meeting. We are to have a debate next night. Subject Resolved that it is proper to have religious meetings at night. I am on the negative side what am I to say.</p> <p>11. TUESDAY. [11-354]</p> <p>Preparing logs for a days sawing to Mr Currie in D. Gilchrists bush. There were 9 or 10 at the bee got 10 logs on skid way at night. Fine day and a beautiful moonlight night. The Prayer meeting was tonight and a good many were out.</p> <p>12. WEDNESDAY. [12-353]</p> <p>Bee again. We did not get much done in forenoon as machine took good while to set. Cut well afternoon and there were plenty of teams so there are only 2 loads in the bush now. Stormy tonight.</p> <p>13. THURSDAY. [13-352]</p> <p>Taking in turnips 2 loads, 1 was frozen. They have been frozen ever since the first snowstorm, one side of pit. The winter came on so severe and suddenly that they were only covered with straw. There are 6 loads in the pit yet. Afternoon Cleaned up peas that I thrashed on Monday 10 bus. Cleaned up all we have thrashed 8 bags. Will thrash more tomw {tomorrow}</p> <p>14. FRIDAY. [14-351]</p> <p>Thrashing peas got 3 floors thrashed in forenoon afternoon Took a load of Amber Cane home from S. Halls shop he having failed to make it into molasses. Cleaned up 4 bags peas after supper. I thrashed 12 bags today. We are going to O.S tomorrow with 12 bags. Uncle, Aunt &amp; Elsie Haverson &amp; Aunt Mary were here today. Very cold day</p> <p>15. SATURDAY. [15-350]</p> <p>At O. Sound got 61 c per bus &amp; had 30 40/60 bus $18.75. Market fees 10 Dinner 25. School Books &amp; Postage 1.45 = 1.80. Paid A. Foster for boots $4.40. Thats the way the money goes. Take care of the cents &amp; the Dollars will take care of themselves. O.H. Rather a cold gray day.</p> <p>16. SUNDAY. [16-349]</p> <p>Attended Divine Service in Presbyterian Church Keady Rev. H. Currie preached from the text For they know not what they do Luke 23 &amp; 34.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">JANUARY. - 1ST MONTH. 1881.</span></h2> <p>17. MONDAY. [17-348]</p> <p>Took in wheat straw for bedding horses &amp; other chores. Afternoon thrashed 2 floors of peas. Evening at Y.P.C.A meeting. The debate came off two speakers on each side. The two first speeches were Cast. The Leaders speech on the negative had all the arguments in it I could think of so I had little to say. Splendid moonlight.</p> <p>18. TUESDAY. [18-347]</p> <p>Helping Donald Gilchrist to saw. The Machine wrought well and cut a big heap. Father Elsie &amp; Rob were at Uncle Haversons today they had single sleigh. Fine sunny day.</p> <p>19. WEDNESDAY. [19-346]</p> <p>Thrashing Peas 2 floors forenoon. Took little pig to Deven's boar. Thrashed 1 floor after I came home. This morning the bush was all clad with hoar frost, and at sun rise looked well. Strange that its locks should have grown grey in one night, but sols slant ray soon took it all away.</p> <p>20. THURSDAY. [20-345]</p> <p>Thrashed two floors peas they were rather tough today as there was little frost Afternoon cleaned up had good heap but did not measure into bin as I had to go to Devin's for pig. Had good sleigh ride there &amp; back. Wrote F Cathrae Bermuda evening. W.A. Gerolamy left wheel turnip cutter on trial. Price $20. One year free after that interest @ 7 percent time paid.</p> <p>21. FRIDAY. [21-344]</p> <p>Went to Aunt Mary's to draw home wood for her. Uncle George &amp; Cousin Bill were there too. We took home 21 loads Fine day afternoon rather stormy wind blowing from North East.</p> <p>22. SATURDAY. [22-343]</p> <p>Measured peas into bin 18 1/2 bus got 1 floor thrashed before dinner. Afternoon took in 2 loads turnips 1 frozen &amp; the other a good load. Stormy day wind still blowing from North East.</p> <p>23. SUNDAY. (23-342)</p> <p>Attend Divine Service in Chalmers Church Keady. The Rev H. Currie preached from the text Thus saith the Lord Stand ye in the ways &amp; see &amp; ask for the old paths, where is the good way and walk there in and ye shall find rest for your souls. Jeremiah 6 &amp; 16</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>1881. 31 DAYS JANUARY.</p> <p>24. MONDAY (24-341) Thrashing peas 4 floors took all day. I think I will finish them tomorrow. Very cold day &amp; snow falling scarcly. Evening at Y.P.C.A had pleasant meeting.</p> <p><br />25. TUESDAY (25-340) Thrashing peas 4 floors. There is that many left that I will have to thrash them with the flail &amp; so few that I cannot thrash them with the horses. So they cannot be a big job now. Blowy day but not so cold as yesterday.</p> <p><br />26. WEDNESDAY (26-339) Very Stormy day. I finished the peas with flail and cleaned up floor. Father &amp; I put them through twice &amp; baged them up 9 bags or about 23 bushels. We took 7 bus out of bin so as to make a load. Left 10 bus for feed and purpose buying seed. Got notice to pay note of $49 for cow at Merchants Bank O.S. on 31st Jan. The Farmer notice of this days works shows we have been getting ready.</p> <p><br />27. THURSDAY (27-338) Snowy day all day so it is now getting pretty deep. I measured out (seed 14 bus &amp; feed for 7 months 28 bus) of wheat bin There are only 18 bus for sale. Afternoon battoned some cracks in horse stable &amp; threw off snow off cowstable roof it was very deep &amp; hard. I then put a scantlin by way of parline plate in horse stable. the snow is getting heavy on it</p> <p><br />28. FRIDAY (28-337) Took in potatoes &amp; apples. The apples are keeping well likewise the potatoes. Then split some wood. Afternoon took in 2 loads turnips &amp; threw snow off old stable The snow is now every deep &amp; the wood is getting burned up so after the 15th Feb I will have lots to do At Managers meeting tonight 10 oclock &amp; O.S. tomorrow.</p> <p>29. SATURDAY (29-336) Fine day. At Owen Sound with 12 bags peas Had 30 bus 44 lbs Sold at 62 c per bus $19.5. Market fees 10c Dinner 25 Sugar 25c Oat Meal $1 Barrel Salt $1.30 Spool 5c = $2.95. Thats the way the money goes. Paid for Manse Fund 3.20 -- The timber men have been making square timber on back end of 50 acres 4 elms are made now &amp; some Black ash.</p> <p><br />30. SUNDAY 4 after Epiphany (30-335) Attended Divine Service in Chalmers Church Keady The Rev H Currie preached from the text And they took knowledge of hem that they had been with Jesus. Acts 4 &amp; 13.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">JANUARY &amp; FEBRUARY.- 1ST &amp; 2nd MONTHS. 1881.</span></h2> <p>31. MONDAY. [31-334]</p> <p>Cleaned up 16 bags of Oats. Hitched up single sleigh &amp; Willie went up for Duncan's kettle as we are to kill Susie &amp; spring pig. G. Henderson came down to give us a hand. We got on well Susie is good pork &amp; was only up 3 weeks. Evening at Y.P.C.A. We are to have a debate 2 weeks from tonight Whether does prosperity or adversity expose a man to the grater evil.. I on prosperity</p> <p>1. TUESDAY. [32-333]</p> <p>A Month gone already I was at O.S. today Sold Susie for $6.50 per 100 lbs weight 328=$21.32 Oats 16 bags 52.28 @ 3.49 per bus 17.96. Amount 39.28 Paid at Merchants Bank note on Cherry cow ($49) which we bought last year at Hardies sale. Big price but she is the only cow that we have to calve this year. I bought one coming home tonight $27 from R McFarland</p> <p>2. WEDNESDAY. [33-332]</p> <p>Split wood &amp; took home Duncan's kettle. Afternoon Brought home cow from Robert McFarland. Then took in wheat straw for bedding to horses. Fine day no clouds bright sunshine with intense frost the thermometer indicated in the morning 30 degrees below zero It did not feel as cold as Tuesday morning as there was no wind.</p> <p>3. THURSDAY. [34-331]</p> <p>Taking in tunrips out of another put so I was all forenoon shoveling away snow &amp; making a new road. We got in 5 loads afternoon. They were good but those that were along one side of pit that were frozen hard before being covered over rotten About 2 loads out of the five useless. Pity that such is life.</p> <p>4. FRIDAY. [35-330]</p> <p>Thrashing at J. Scarrow's had horses this work will pay for use of mower which we had mowing 7 acres. Clear frosty day</p> <p>5. SATURDAY. [36-329]</p> <p>Thrashing this forenoon at Scarrows. Paid him 87 c for 84 lbs peas get in Spring. So I am clear with him now. Cherry calved last night at 1.oclock heifer calf roan in colour Afternoon cleaned up 16 bags oats. Clear frosty day</p> <p>6. SUNDAY 5 after Epiphany. [37-328]</p> <p>Attended Divine Service in Chalmers Church Keady Our Paster preached from the text I beseech you therefore brethren by the mercies of God that you present your bodies a living sacrifice, holy acceptable, unto God, which is your reasonable service Romans 12th &amp; 1st.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">1881. 28 DAYS. FEBRUARY.</span></h2> <p>7. MONDAY. [38-327]</p> <p>Went to O.S. market with 16 bags oats. Got 34 c per bus. Had 53 33/34 = 18.35. The Oats weigh very well. I think they are the best oats we have had this side the Atlantic The wheat is down in price only 95 for fall wheat today. So we have lost by taking the Feb price on fall wheat sold for seed. W. Maxwell paid his wheat 16 14/60 bus $15.42. Paid his Father balance of sewing $3.75. Spent 45 c Fine day</p> <p>8. TUESDAY. [39-326]</p> <p>Filled up 10 bags Oats to repay John Barber for 28 27/34 bus got in fall. for feed. Took them up got home after dinner Afternoon cleaned up 15 bags Oats &amp; fed cattle. W. Oliver paid fall wheat $12.19. Today has been of soft The snow has gone down a good deal today</p> <p>9. WEDNESDAY. [40-325]</p> <p>Got my hair dressed this morning we then cleaned up another bag of Oats and dressed shilocks for chop. Afternoon at bush put down one tree and cut it up 4 feet lengths split &amp; piled except 2 blocks. Thaw all day the snow is sinking fast. It had been raining since 4 pm. &amp; is still raining At prayer meeting evening</p> <p>10. THURSDAY. [41-324]</p> <p>The thaw still continuing so there is no getting a horse on the roads. I had to take pig back to Devins on foot this forenoon Afternoon split some wood. Charles Bains called to ascess property Amount of agreement $1700. $15 less than last year The snow has disappeared rapidly patches of bare ground to be seen here &amp; there.</p> <p>11. FRIDAY. [42-323]</p> <p>Took in potatoes &amp; apples they are both keeping well. I then covered turnips pits with snow where it was thawed off Afternoon made road from barn to gate fit for team to walk on This morning was frosty but through the day very mild so the roads are rather soft yet. I wonder if I can get to town tomorrow</p> <p>12. SATURDAY. [43-322]</p> <p>Willie and I were in bush sawing firewood cut 4 blocks forenoon. Afternoon we cut 2 logs of the 7 that were left on skid way of last springs sawing. We cut 18 blocks 9 we split &amp; piled. This was a soft rainy forenoon got colder &amp; harder afternoon. John Hall paid fall wheat 6.18 J Douglas paid also 13.70</p> <p>13. SUNDAY. [44-321] Septuagesima.</p> <p>Attended a prayer meeting in Presbyterian Church Keady Our minister being absent - assisting Mr Blain Tara. the Elders conducted the service.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">FEBRUARY.-2ND MONTH. 1881.</span></h2> <p>14. MONDAY. [45-320]</p> <p>Frosty morning &amp; roads hard so I went to O. Sound Market with load of Oats 16 bags 52 33/34 bushels @ 34 c $18.01. Expenses 35 c From here to {Saagden?} road the road was very high &amp; narrow but the sleigh kept on very well. Evening at Y.P.C.A. Had fine meeting. The debate was very well handled &amp; showed a marked in improvement. Splendid Moonlit night with foreboding circle round the moon</p> <p>15. TUESDAY. [46-319]</p> <p>Got all hands up at 4 oclock and cleaned 8 bags Oats 7 bags wheat. Got away with load alittle past 8 oclock. Had 26 05/34 bus. Oats @ 34 c $8.89. Wheat 16 21/60 bus @ 1.07 = $17.49. Amount 26.38 Transmitted by draft on Merchants Bank $107. part of installment on farm balance in 3 months Expense of sundries 85 c Got whip from R. Robertson payment made by bringing out good Fine day &amp; O. Sounds was pretty lively.</p> <p>16. WEDNESDAY. [47-318]</p> <p>Took in remainder of straw stack into driving shed for bedding horses. Afternoon went to back end of 50 acres to see the measuring of square timber by caller. The lumbermen went on to our lot with out permission &amp; cut 10 or 12 sticks. Money is forwarded by post as there was 2 sticks hauled away which they were to measure on this way home. Evening went to see Mr Jackmen's &amp; family.</p> <p>17. THURSDAY. [48-317]</p> <p>Went out Father &amp; I to the 2nd Con. Arran to a Credit Auction Sale bought heifer in calf $31 &amp; small year old heifer at $10.50. Big prices but with health may pay. Got them home at 8 oclock. The heifer calves 1st May or 1st June rather late. Father brought home horses Cold day</p> <p>18. FRIDAY. [49-316]</p> <p>Thrashing at J. Duncans Fine day Had a little more snow which will improve sleighing</p> <p><br />19. SATURDAY. [50-315]</p> <p>Took in 3 loads turnips 2 1/2 loads were rotten great pity but such is life, or such is the effects of frost. Fine clear day The cow bought of Robert McFarland calved tonight. Bull calf</p> <p>20. SUNDAY. [51-314] Sexagensima</p> <p>Attended Service in Presbyterian Church Keady the Rev H. Currie preached from the text Not by might nor by power but by my spirit saith the Lord of hosts Zechariah 4th &amp; 6th</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">1881. 28 DAYS. FEBRUARY.</span></h2> <p>21. MONDAY. [52-313]</p> <p>Father &amp; I had a good sleigh ride to O.S. today. Paid $2 for fixing Fathers watch. 30 c for beekeeping books for Willie. 65 c for tea. $30 to R. McFarland $27 for cow $3 for 25 bus lime. Received for 10 pieces of square timber sold to McArthur Bros. &amp; taken of far end of 50 acre lot $15.55. Spent today $33.45 $100 Pleasant sunny day</p> <p>22. TUESDAY. [53-312]</p> <p>Cleaned up 4 bags grist 9 bags chop. Then I split all the wood we have left in afternoon Soft day but I think will freeze. Paid G Henderson $9 for thrashing our crop. Cheap thrashing.</p> <p>23. WEDNESDAY. [54-311]</p> <p>Cold morning. Took load to Mill On my way bought 13 bus peas @ 61 1/2 c per bus-$8. Paid Gerolamy 96 c interest on gang plough had 1.25 balance 43 c Paid. Paid {scribble} $68. Bought 1 lb sulphur 10 c 1/2 oz Bin iodide of Mercury 15=254 =$78{?} Got home at 11 oclock had to wait on grist</p> <p>24. THURSDAY. [55-310]</p> <p>Intense frost this morning. I emptyed chop and cleaned bags and hung them up. Then split wood. Afternoon took down scaffold which was under strawcarriers at thrashing and fixed up sleigh to go out to Tara tonight to evening meeting in Pres. Church. Had a very pleasant meeting Mr Tom's was very pointed &amp; clear Subject - The Borad &amp; the narrow way. Cold day</p> <p>25. FRIDAY. [56-309]</p> <p>Did some little jots, then went to D. Adamsons sale. Things went very dear some being primed by the whiskey pail which was handed round so that all who wished might dip &amp; drink. 2 Calves were sold one went at $22 the other at $12. Uncles Henderson &amp; Haverson were at sale, had tea with us on their way home. Clear Sunny day</p> <p>26. SATURDAY. [57-308]</p> <p>Took in part of old stack out of Barn, then down some straw to Mr. Currie &amp; some to Mrs Welsh out of barn. Afternoon took down load pea straw to sheep, and went 3 times to the bush to break road Took alittle load of wood each time. Alittle soft today and appearance of another thaw</p> <p>27. SUNDAY. [58-307] Quinquagesima --- Shrove Sunday</p> <p>Attended divine service in Chalmers Church Keady The Rev H. Currie Preached from the text For godly sorrow worketh repentence to Salvations not to be repented of but the sorrow of the world worketh death II Corin. 7 &amp; 10</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">FEBRUARY &amp; MARCH.-2ND &amp; 3rd MONTHS. 1881.</span></h2> <p>28. MONDAY. [59-306]</p> <p>Took in 5 loads of turnips left 4 loads behind We have just the pit across the creek now &amp; the mangolds {mangelwurzel}. Splitting wood evening. Pleasant forenoon but is now very cold Had pleasant and profitable Y.P.C.A. meeting tonight</p> <p>1. MARCH-TUESDAY. [60-305] St. David's Day.</p> <p>Split all the wood that is at home this forenoon Afternoon chopping cord wood in bush got on well. Very cold day. At Managers meeting evening. And this is the 1st of March well it is getting like spring but we have quite a lot of snow yet &amp; cold weather</p> <p>2. ASH-WEDNESDAY. [61-304]</p> <p>Chopping cord wood in bush all day Put down 2 trees cut and split &amp; piled 1 1/2 Cold day Snowing alittle forenoon.</p> <p>3. THURSDAY. [62-303]</p> <p>Chopping cord wood &amp; ground axe before I went away. Afternoon hitched up and drew home all the wood I had cut about 2 1/2 cords. Got on well in bush. Evening I went up to Devins but did not bring home pig. Bother the pigs I say. Very stormy tonight. high wind from south east with snow &amp; drift</p> <p>4. FRIDAY. [63-302]</p> <p>I was at a Bee today sawing wood for Mr Currie. We put down the trees and cut them up with crosscut saws. I &amp; C.McArthur cut up 5 trees 2 had notches cut. I never wrought a saw that cut so fast before. I suppose we cut over 5 cords. If we had a good saw we would soon put up a years wood as I did not think it possible for a saw to cut so fast. Soft snow</p> <p>5. SATURDAY. [64-301]</p> <p>At Blacksmiths shop gitting horses shod sharp. This is the first time they have been shod this year then made a pack for sleigh to tackle hay to O.S. Evening at Devin's for pig. I also opened a door into barn out of passage of horse stable. to get at hay in barn Raw cold day wind from North East</p> <p>6. SUNDAY. 1 in Lent. [65-300] Quadragesima.</p> <p>Attended dinner service in our own Church Our Pastor preached from the ext{text} and behold the veil of the temple was rent in twain from the top to the bottom. Matt 27.-51. Bright sunny day</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">1881. 31 DAYS. MARCH.</span></h2> <p>7. MONDAY. [66-299]</p> <p>Finished hay ruck. &amp; selected some boards to make door to put on between feed passage og horse stable &amp; barn Afternoon Willie &amp; I went to bush for pole to bind on hay then put on load of hay out of old barn. Evening at Association had pleasant meeting. Bible lessons just now are in the Book of Daniel &amp; are exceedingly interesting</p> <p>8. TUESDAY. [67-298]</p> <p>At O. Sound with load of hay had Fan &amp; Prince. Got on well roads rather bare near O.S. I had 2120 lbs hay (Sleigh weighed 810 lbs) Sold at 7.75 per ton but buyer payed 25 c for weighing &amp; M. Fees so I had $8 per ton in reality=$8.21 1/2 Paid T. Frizzell for boots $7. Bought Improved Diamond Saw at 90 c per foot 6 feet long $5.40 Paid $4 Dinner 20.</p> <p>9. WEDNESDAY. [68-297]</p> <p>Went up to Aunt Mary's for Calf (a red heifer week old) Got home at noon. John Morrison came up here yesterday to help us cut some wood. Sawing wood in bush afternoon got on well. Saw cut pretty well rather wide set I think Bright sunny day</p> <p>10. THURSDAY. [69-296]</p> <p>Sawing wood till 4 oclock afternoon then hitched up &amp; went out to Tara to Evangilistic Meeting. They have had meetings every night for two weeks &amp; will have for another week yet. Cold night &amp; roads rather bare</p> <p>11. FRIDAY. [70-295]</p> <p>Got saw sharped at Keady this morning and it is supposed to be rather soft in temper. We cut up a maple tree today split &amp; piled it 2 cords. and made axe handle. at noon. Evenings I have been preparing speech for debate of which I have been appointed leader of affirmative Resolved that real evils are more productive of misery to man than imaginary ones</p> <p>12. SATURDAY. [71-294]</p> <p>Sawing wood all day. Cut up large maple 3 cords Made axe handle in the morning &amp; put it in axe. Broke another handle tonight &amp; made another evening We cannot find very good handle timber that is one reason why they break so readily. Snowing tonight.</p> <p>13. SUNDAY. 2 in Lent. [72-295]</p> <p>Attended our own Church Keady the Pastor Rev H. Currie preached from the text God be merciful to me a sinner Luke 18 &amp; 13</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">MARCH.-3rd MONTH. 1881.</span></h2> <p>14. MONDAY. [73-292]</p> <p>I finished axe handle and put it in axe Sawing in bush afterwards. Got a good bit cut today. Evening at Y.P.C.A. had pleasant meeting. Affirmitive side gain in the debate. Two of the speakers on this side were absent however. Debate for next month Resolved that Woman has more influence for good than Man. Good subject.</p> <p>15. TUESDAY. [74-291]</p> <p>I was sawing wood at W. Oliver's today as he has been sick for some time had a very good day. Willie took John Morrison down to Peabody on his way home The snow has gone away considerably today so that the sleighing is almost gone.</p> <p>16. WEDNESDAY. [75-290]</p> <p>Chopping notches in firewood logs. Willie &amp; I sawed an hour before night after school time. Pleasant day</p> <p>17. THURSDAY. [76-289] St. Patrick's Day.</p> <p>Chopping all day. I have a lot of logs ready for storing. Foggy morning &amp; forenoon Afternoon clear sunshine so the snow is wearing away fast The sleighing is clean worn out now &amp; I hope we may have ploughing weather soon.</p> <p>18. FRIDAY. [77-288]</p> <p>Took in 3 loads tonight from pit across creek. They are keeping pretty well a few in bottom of pit are rotten with water as the land is so flat &amp; last thaws water has not run off. Only a little bit of pit will be wet any way. I was chopping afternoon. Father was at Sinclair's sale bought heifer in calf for $15.25. I was at Uncle W's evening. our $14</p> <p>19. SATURDAY. [78-287]</p> <p>Frosty morning hitched up Prince &amp; Brisk &amp; drew home wood 8 loads in forenoon got on well &amp; 4 loads afternoon Began to snow at dinnertime then turned to rain so I was pretty wet by the last load. I think we have 10 cords at home now which will keep us going awhile. Rained all afternoon and is still raining so I am glad there is so much wood at the door.</p> <p>20. SUNDAY. [79-286]</p> <p>Attended Dinner service in Presbyterian Church Keady. The Pastor Rev H. Currie preached from the text For without me ye can do nothing John 15.5</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">1881. 31 DAYS. MARCH.</span></h2> <p>21. MONDAY. [80-285]</p> <p>Brought home the heifer Father bought. then took in barrel potatoes, &amp; shifted peastraw off hay as we are feeding horses out of frame barn. Afternoon Sharpened saw it was my first attempt so it took a good while to get over it, then sawing in bush Cut over a cord. Evening at Y.P.C.A. I read 11 pages of the Rose of Chreriton D. Carr will read next night. (Debate.) I am on the negative side</p> <p>22. TUESDAY. [81-284]</p> <p>Set the saw fixed stove pipes &amp; one of a thousand things besides. Afternoon Sawing cut a good bit. We have got a slight coat of new snow &amp; it had been pretty cold today so I think we may get home some more wood tomorrow. Tomorrow never comes does it?</p> <p><br />23. WEDNESDAY. [82-283]</p> <p>Drawing home wood 8 loads pretty fair sleighing between bush &amp; here. We have now 13 cords at the least at home now, which I think ought to bring us to the snow. Afternoon Sawing in bush got on well. We are making the bush quite thin &amp; piling brush of every tree we cut so it is alittle like a fallow now.</p> <p>24. THURSDAY. [83-282]</p> <p>Sawing &amp; chopping all day. We had a fine beech tree just off the stump at dinnertime. Afternoon we notched him up &amp; took off 24 blocks of splendid splitting wood. Put down another tree &amp; took off 2 blocks we trimmed it up. Sunny afternoon. Snow going slowly</p> <p>25. FRIDAY. [84-281]</p> <p>Sawing &amp; chopping all day. Cut up 2 beeches &amp; part of a small maple. Sunshine all day but very cold north wind. Made an axe handle evening.</p> <p>26. SATURDAY. [85-280]</p> <p>Cold morning. Put handle into axe &amp; opened turnip pit &amp; took in 5 small loads of good turnips Afternoon Ground 3 axes split Sunday wood &amp; made another handle for old splitting axe Cold north wind Had a long letter from F. Cathrae. Bermuda today.</p> <p>27. SUNDAY. 4 in Lent. [86-279]</p> <p>Attended divine service in Presbyterian Church Keady. The Pastor Rev H. Currie preached from the text Son go work today in my vineyard Matt 21st. &amp; 28th.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>MARCH &amp; APRIL.-3RD &amp; 4TH MONTHS. 1881.</p> <p>28. MONDAY. [87-278]</p> <p>Cutting firewood. Put down a beech had 24 blocks in it. 1 small maple that was put down by fire also a maple stub 2 ft through at but a splendid log Got some notches cut in it before night. This forenoon G. Henderson got 8 bags black oats changed for 8 bags white for seed. Clear &amp; cold</p> <p>29. TUESDAY. [88-277]</p> <p>Sawing at John Duncans he had a day of sawing machine &amp; has got 50 cords or more cut to day. I was taking blocks from saw forenoon afternoon splitting. Cold day with appearance of change</p> <p>30. WEDNESDAY. [89-276]</p> <p>Sawing at home got our maple stub cut up, I suppose we had about 2 cords. Put down a big beech, evening. Cold north east wind. I wish the cold weather was past for it has been to long cold.</p> <p>31. THURSDAY. [90-275]</p> <p>I was at a log raising today. W. Maxwell has rented John Mc Nabs 100 acres &amp; has to put up a house first thing so we got it raised today. 16 X 20 feet. Had a pleasant evening at Mr Hays on my way home Cold day &amp; looks like snow.</p> <p>1. APRIL-FRIDAY. [91-274]</p> <p>I was assisting Mr Hays to saw as he had a days saw with machine at home. He got over 50 cords cut. Very cold day had slight shower of snow.</p> <p>2. SATURDAY. [92-273]</p> <p>Sawing wood in bush. cut off 21 big blocks of beech in forenoon. Split &amp; pile then and chopped down another tree &amp; fixed a lot of brush heaps &amp; cut off 6 blocks evening Still very cold keen frost. I have been on 3 days at home this week. How quickly it has passed.</p> <p>3. SUNDAY [93-272]</p> <p>Attended divine Service in Presbyterian Church Keady The Pastor Rev H Currie Preached from the text Come see the place where the Lord lay Matt 28th. 6th</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">1881. 30 DAYS. APRIL.</span></h2> <p>4. MONDAY. [94-271] County Court Term begins.</p> <p>Sawing &amp; chopping all day. We have now a good bit of wood cut &amp; quite a fallow chopped Uncle &amp; Aunt Haverson &amp; Mr Thom Evangilist came here forenoon on a visit. We had then at our Association in the evening. Mr Thom gave us a pointed &amp; practical address.</p> <p>5. TUESDAY. [95-270]</p> <p>Cold &amp; snowing alittle. Took in 2 loads turnips I was frozen by last cold weather that is on one side of pit which had only straw on it. At 11 oclock it began to blow &amp; drift so thick that one could not see 4 rods. Had quite a fall of snow after sunset. O for some genial pleasant weather.</p> <p>6. WEDNESDAY. [96-269]</p> <p>Our visitors left this morning it being so stormy yesterday they could not start home. I ploughed &amp; plained door to go on between barn &amp; horses stable, &amp; a lot of other chores. The Storm is over &amp; the country side is white once more. Cold &amp; cloudy so the snow did not go away much.</p> <p>7. THURSDAY. [97-268]</p> <p>Put door together &amp; hung it hinges cost at Keady 10 c Screws 5 c = 15 c. After noon took in 3 loads turnips &amp; one 1/2 load we got out below snow which were not gather last fall some were fresh &amp; good others were rotten. We may cut some more where snow drift melts away more. Frosty to night. 1/2 past 10. P.M.</p> <p>8. FRIDAY. [98-267]</p> <p>Shifted one side of the lane so as to fence one side of sod field below barn. Afternoon cut 15 poles in bush across creek to fence the new watering place on creek below barn. &amp; 19 in bush on this side creek for fence between here &amp; Keady So we got a good days work done. Bright sunny day.</p> <p>9. SATURDAY. [99-266]</p> <p>Drew out all the poles across creek &amp; gathered the 19 in other bush. Afternoon fixed cattle then dressed myself &amp; got Wesley saddle and went up to Uncle Haversons to attend Tara church to-morrow. Fine clear afternoon.</p> <p>10. PALM-SUNDAY. [100-265]</p> <p>For the past sixweeks there have been evangilistic services in connection with the Presbyterian &amp; Methodist Congregations of Tara conducted by G Thom &amp; today the meetings were brought to a close by both Con {?} sitting down together at the Lords table. The Rev Mr Galloway preached from the text And Enoch walked with God. The evening Service was conducted by Mr Thom who spoke on the leading truths of the 13th 14th 15th &amp; 16th Ch. of St John Mr. Curries text today was Psalms 85th &amp; 6th.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">APRIL.-4th MONTH. 1881.</span></h2> <p>11. MONDAY. [101-264]</p> <p>Came home from Uncle Haversons. &amp; hitched up sleigh and drew 19 poles from bush to fence. Afternoon took harrows to blacksmiths shop to get sharpened. &amp; plough to get a small mould board on in place of coulter to pare off the grass &amp; throw it into furrow ^ so as to get it covered to prevent it growing up between the furrows. Splitting wood remainder of afternoon. There have been circles round the sun &amp; moon for days &amp; night past so I suppose we will have rain or snow</p> <p>12. TUESDAY. [102-263]</p> <p>Took whole day at board fence &amp; got on all the boards (except the one that goes on the top of posts) as far as we had posts in The bottom board is 1 foot 1st space 4 inches 2nd board 8 in. 2nd space 21 in filled by 6 in boards crossed these ends however not filling the space by 2 in 1 below in one above. Then topmost board 6 in. Cold day circle round the sun tonight but no storm yet.</p> <p>13. WEDNESDAY. [103-262]</p> <p>Took 3 loads of turnips out of pit &amp; 1 off field that was left in fall. Then took up small load of hay from log barn to new barn for feeders. Cleaned 2 bags grist evening 4 bags oats chopp. Drew turnips with waggon which was the first work with it for the season.</p> <p>14. THURSDAY. [104-261]</p> <p>At Tara Mill with grist Called at Uncle Ws. for 2 1/2 (bus peas @ 69 per bus.) to mix with chopp/ Got new collar back band &amp; hook hems (so that we might hitch up one horse.) for $6 &amp; old collars faced $2. Bought all our seeds today. 25 lbs red clover @ 91/4 c $2-2{9?} for 12 1/2 acres 1 lb of Alsicke Clover 16 c. 8 lbs turnip Seed @ 18 c $1.44 1 lb mang.W. 30 c 2 oz Carrot 8 c 3 Pack of garden seeds 13 c = $4.42</p> <p>15. GOOD FRIDAY. [105-260]</p> <p>Shifted fence alongside of fallow so as to straighten it &amp; take a piece off fallow which was not bad with stumps Afternoon went to Mr. Sim's for 13 bus seed peas. Fair roads. Pretty cold evening. Jack, Nell Elsie &amp; George Haverson were down spending the evening.</p> <p>16. SATURDAY. [106-259]</p> <p>Fixed fence at new waterings directly below barn &amp; made long whippeltree for mare. Afternoon Took away Nelly cow to Cochrane's Bull. Cool evening</p> <p>17. EASTER SUNDAY. [107-258]</p> <p>Attended Divine Worship in Presbyterian Church Keady the Rev H Currie preached about the text Call unto me and I will answer thee and show the great and mighty things which thou knowest not Jeremiah 33rd &amp; 3rd</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">1881. 30 DAYS. APRIL.</span></h2> <p>18. MONDAY. [108-257]</p> <p>Took in all the turnips 6 loads we put them into snow in barn, as we do not expect frost to hurt them now. Afternoon Put on a load of hay to take to Owen Sound tomorrow. Got it on all right &amp; drew it out into yard. It will freeze tonight.</p> <p>19. TUESDAY. [109-256]</p> <p>At O. Sound had very good roads dry &amp; hard as summer Had 17.50 sold at $8 per ton = $7.00 Bought plough reins 40 c Oatmeal $1. Duck 6 yds at 25 c per yd. = $1.30 Spool 13 c Weighing load &amp; M.F. 22 c $3.25 Got $3 on hay &amp; 2 to get. $1.75 on hand</p> <p>20. WEDNESDAY. [110-255]</p> <p>Got irons on to long whiffeltree &amp; started to plough a piece of sod beside new orchard for garden ground as it is sandy soil &amp; so preferable to this piece beside the house. Started in sod field below barn at 10.o.clock it does not plough well as there has been no rain &amp; it is loose on the top &amp; dry. Willie harrowed garden ground afternoon for the first with third horse.</p> <p>21. THURSDAY. [111-254]</p> <p>Ploughing all day &amp; have now a good piece turned near the houses walk so fast being the first. Willie had Cherry cow at Cochrane's Bull today. Had a call of two Cattle buyers I offerered cows at $10.5. They said would we give back $10. No Father was sowing clover on fall wheat today. I hope we may have rain soon. Clear tonight again</p> <p>22. FRIDAY. [112-253]</p> <p>Ploughing sod all day getting over it pretty well. Fine dry day WIllie was building fences.</p> <p>23. SATURDAY. [113-252]</p> <p>Ploughing Ploughing Ploughing all day , all day, From morn till night with the wee intervals of eating time. a day &amp; 1/2 will finish field now. Dry &amp; warm.</p> <p>24. LOW-SUNDAY. 1 after Easter. [114-251]</p> <p>Attended Divine service in Presbyterian Church Keady the Rev H. Currie preached from the text Which shall know every man the plague of his own heart I Kings 8th &amp; 38th</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">APRIL &amp; MAY.-4th &amp; 5th MONTHS. 1881.</span></h2> <p>25. MONDAY. [115-250]</p> <p>Started to plough came on rain at 9 oclock so Wilfie &amp; I washed that part of harness we use when ploughing &amp; oiled it. Faired at 12 oclock so I oiled what we had washed and got to plough again at 1:30 P.M. Raining hard at bed time</p> <p>26. TUESDAY. [116-249]</p> <p>Had a lot of rain last night &amp; it began to rain at 7 oclock again &amp; rained heavy till 1/2 past ten. We were cleaning oats in barn. Afternoon had a lively time ploughing till night &amp; an hour will finish it now</p> <p>27. WEDNESDAY. [117-248]</p> <p>Finished sod field then ploughing across creek in turnip land. Got 4 land done. Had quite a shower after supper but ploughed all the time. Father sowed 2 1/2 bags of peas on sod and Willie harrowed with Fan.</p> <p>28. THURSDAY. [118-247]</p> <p>Bains raised our assessment $150 today Took out 3 bags peas &amp; Father sowed that &amp; 1 1/4 bag of Oats which finished field I was harrowing all day Rather raw in morning &amp; land soft as the water springs out of foot of hill. I have rather more than 1/2/ of it finished tonight Looks like rain but I think may keep off Tom Atchison is to put in post of board fence for 8 c per post</p> <p>29. FRIDAY. [119-246]</p> <p>Cool morning &amp; looks to be dry so I left the harrowing as it will be dryer tomorrow Ploughing turnip land all day turned over a good piece. Willie was drawing stones to watering place as it is rather soft. Cold day to be 29 April.</p> <p>30. SATURDAY. [120-245]</p> <p>Ploughing turnip land forenoon then finished harrowing of field below barn. It looks well now. Evening ploughing turnip land, A few hours will finish cleaned land snow Willie was hauling stones with mare to watering place.</p> <p>1. MAY-SUNDAY. 2 after Easter. [121-244]</p> <p>Attended divine service in Presbyterian Church Keady our Pastor preached from the text. Go through the midst of the city through the midst of Jerusalem &amp; set the mark upon the foreheads of the men that sigh and that cry for all the abomination that be done in the midst thereof Ezekiel 9th. 4th.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">1881. 31 DAYS. MAY.</span></h2> <p>2. MONDAY. [122-243]</p> <p>Fine fresh morning. Finished ploughing cleaned land and started pea stubble that was not ploughed for fall wheat. Afternoon cleaned 3 bags 9 bus wheat &amp; Father sowed turnip land. Willie went for road scraper so I was scraping with Fan all the muck on end land into hollows in field. Willie was harrowing while I was scraping. Wilkinson saw fat cows offered 4 1/4 per lb. did not sell.</p> <p>3. TUESDAY. [123-242]</p> <p>Willie was harrowing forenoon &amp; made it ready for grass seeds I was building gaps and straightening up fences as the cattle are to get back through fields today. Afternoon I was ploughing pea stubble. Father sowing grassseeds Willie harrowing with Fan, they got 1/2 through with field. Wilkinson sent out word with Uncle Henderson that we would take cows at 4 1/2 c per lb. To be dilivered on Friday morning</p> <p>4. WEDNESDAY. [124-241]</p> <p>Finished ploughing pea stubble &amp; Father &amp; Willie finished grassseeds &amp; harrowing. Afternoon at W. Henders{trails off} for 4 bus barley at 85 per bus. Got home at 1/2 past 2 then away to H. Oliver's raising which went on well. Father &amp; Willie sowed &amp; harrowed barley. Cool day Ann got $2 from W. Watson being balance on hay</p> <p>5. THURSDAY. [125-240]</p> <p>Put new head on gang plough cleaned 2 bags seed wheat &amp; sowed 2 1/2 acres which was fall wheat winter killed. I ganged it in. Warm afternoon &amp; looks like rain. Had a call of M. L. Thom also is visiting the home boys in the neighborhood. John Atchison has commenced to dig post holes.</p> <p>6. FRIDAY. [126-239]</p> <p>Got up at 1/2 past 3 oclock &amp; got away with cows at 5. We had a good shower during the night so the morning was cool and the road in good condition for cattles feet. Got in at 11 o clock, they weighed 21000 at 4 1/2 per 100 $94.30. Brought home order on Merchant Bank in favoar of J. H. Mason for $100. Expenses 35 c</p> <p>7. SATURDAY. [127-238]</p> <p>Ploughing the piece of new land where Amber Cane &amp; turnips were. Evening took Nelly back to Bull again. Rather a long walk after supper 8 miles. Willie picked stones off new land then went up to Uncle Williams with 1 1/2 bus Lost Nation Wheat on mares back and got the same amount of White Russians in exchange to sow new land</p> <p>8. SUNDAY. 3 after Easter. [128-237]</p> <p>At our own Church Keady Mr Currie preached from the text If it bear fruit well and if not then after that thou shall cut it down. Luke 13th &amp; 9th.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">MAY.-5th MONTH. 1881.</span></h2> <p>9. MONDAY. [129-236]</p> <p>Finished ploughing new land &amp; struck out 2 loads where fall wheat was last year. Father sowed new land with wheat &amp; Willie harrowed. Afternoon sowing Oats on knolls I was ganging in. Came a shower so we came home &amp; shifted stove to back Kitchen. Evening ganging got all done Father had sowed. Willie was twice over new land. Cherry cow was at Bull again this morning</p> <p>10. TUESDAY. [130-235]</p> <p>Sowing Oats I got them all ganged in by noon Willie finished new land. Picked some stones then ploughing for Oats. Willie harrowed gang ploughing across. Had a few slight showers today &amp; the bush is getting green rapidly. T. Atchison has got in a lot of post to day. We are getting warm weather now, so things are growing fast the peas &amp; Oats are up.</p> <p>11. WEDNESDAY. [131-234]</p> <p>Ploughing fall wheat stubble for oats got a good piece turned over. Willie was picking stones and burning rubbish on foundation of old fence. He had Prince at Blacksmiths Shop evening. T. Atchison has finished the posts . He got 54 lbs flour home with him tonight. It has been very warm ^ today &amp; tonight</p> <p>12. THURSDAY. [132-233]</p> <p>Ploughing all day Willie was picking stones &amp; put in gate post and laid worm of fence. Tom Atchison was here giving us 1/2 day. He fixed bush fence at bevermeadow and dug 2 gate post holes at gap into turnip field. We got in one post before dinner &amp; hung gate at dinnertime. Father &amp; Willie put in other post &amp; fixed up fence. Cooler tonight. Very warm forenoon.</p> <p>13. FRIDAY. [133-232]</p> <p>Ploughing Ploughing Ploughing Willie was picking up a few stones. Afternoon building fence. Today has been nice &amp; cool. North wind. The bush is leafing out fast we cannot see through it now. I am afraid we will have to plough up fall wheat yet it is very thin all of it.</p> <p>14. SATURDAY. [134-231]</p> <p>Ploughing Ploughing Ploughing Father &amp; Willie finished fence between grass in new fallow &amp; where I am ploughing. Evening had thunder storm and fine rain which will refresh the thirsty ground. Saturday night the best of all the week. Rest for the weary</p> <p>15. SUNDAY. [135-230]</p> <p>Attended our on Church Mr. Currie preached from the text We then, as workers together with him beseech you also that ye receieve not the grace of God in vain II Cor. 6th &amp; 1st</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">1881. 31. MAY.</span></h2> <p>16. MONDAY. [136-229] Easter Term begins.</p> <p>Ploughing all day and it will take tomorrow forenoon to finish. This field has taken nearly a weeks ploughing I wonder how many acres there are in it. It being partly new land and that stony, took more time. Willie was gathering roots afternoon harrowing Father sowed 3 bus Oats Cool day. Pleasant working. Our seeding would have been done with this field had the fall wheat been good. Such is life what has been will be.</p> <p>17. TUESDAY. [137-228]</p> <p>Finished ploughing in the forenoon. Afternoon Willie was harrowing with the team &amp; I was stoning with Fan. Father finished ^ sowing an hour after dinner. Evening Fan was at the black smiths shop as she was lame. I was stoning with the team. Cool north east wind.</p> <p>18. WEDNESDAY. [138-227]</p> <p>Willie was harrowing &amp; I was stoning with Fan. Evening Willie finished harrowing with Fan I started to plough 3 acres across creek among the stumps which was sown to fall wheat but was winter killed. Been cool today but warm evening</p> <p>19. THURSDAY. [139-226]</p> <p>Father was sowing oats on clear land across creek which was sown to fall wheat but was winter killed. I was gang ploughing them in Willie was harrowing behind me &amp; Father was sowing grass seeds behind him. Got through alittle before sunset then at J. K. Halls farewwell party He is leaving for the state of Iowa.</p> <p>20. FRIDAY. [140-225]</p> <p>Gang ploughing oats in on winter killed fall wheat beside barn Father sowed grassseeds &amp; Willie harrowed piece across creek second time then harrowed in grassseeds beside barn. At 2 oclock I got loan of Bains roller &amp; rolled spring wheat &amp; oats across creek before night. which was one good job done.</p> <p>21. SATURDAY. [141-224]</p> <p>Rolled piece an sowed to oats besides barn then the field which is 1/2 barley 1/2 spring wheat. Then afternoon rolled the knolls &amp; clear part of field which was sown beginning of week, &amp; took home roller. Willie &amp; Father took in potatoes into barn we have a good waggon load. They kept very well.</p> <p>22. ROGATION SUNDAY. [142-223]</p> <p>Attended our own Church our Pastor preached from the text I am come that they might have life and that they might have it more abundantly. John 10th &amp;. 10th.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">MAY.-5th MONTH. 1881.</span></h2> <p>23. MONDAY. [143-222]</p> <p>Ploughing stumpy part of field across creek the ground is dry &amp; hard now. I got a good piece turned over. Willie was picking stones in grass field out of the way of mower. Very hot day.</p> <p>24. TUESDAY. [144-221]Queen's Birthday - Born 1819 - Bank Holiday.</p> <p>The 24th of May Ploughing across creek till supper time then I had holiday. Very warm day few rigs on the road today to be the 24th There were two weedings in this neighbourhood today.</p> <p>25. WEDNESDAY. [145-220]</p> <p>Finished ploughing across creek in forenoon Willie took over seed &amp; harrows &amp; took off stumps. Afternoon I took two year old heifer to bull. Willie was harrowing Father sowing Evening lit 4 heaps in fallow near R. McLeods fence. They burned gloriously sparks rising 70 feet.</p> <p>26. THURSDAY. [146-219]</p> <p>Willie was harrowing forenoon I was at five &amp; gathering out sticks &amp; stumps from fence. Afternoon fixed 2/3 south end of fallow had fine fair breeze and good burn then being so much old stuff in it. Burning 4 panels of R. McLeods old fence was the only mischief done. Hope we may get the other end burned soon. Got home to bed at 9 oclock</p> <p>27. FRIDAY. [147-218]</p> <p>Father finished sowing grass seeds &amp; Willie finished harrowing at 10 oclock. I damed up creek &amp; made good place to wash sheep in &amp; got them washed by 12 oclock. Afternoon gathered stones on turnip land &amp; Willies gang ploughing it after supper. I was building fence at fire evening. Slight shower at 4 oclock the thunder is booming now so we expect more.</p> <p>28. SATURDAY. [148-217]</p> <p>Rainy morning. Hitched up waggon &amp; took 24 rails to build gap burned by fire in fallow. Willie Went to gang plough &amp; I went to blacksmiths shop with Fan got 36 c worth of pine lumber from him for a gate. Afternoon making gate Willie dunged out calves Evening he was gang ploughing turnip land. We have had a splendid rain last night &amp; today so everything is greatly refreshed.</p> <p>29. SUNDAY. A after Ascension [149-216]</p> <p>Attended Divine Service in the Presbyterian Church Keady the Pastor Rev. H. Currie preached from the text Thus saith the Lord Let not the wise man glory in his wisdom neither let the mighty man glory in his might let not the rich man glory in his riches Jeremiah 9th &amp; 23rd.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">1881. 31 &amp; 30 DAYS. MAY &amp; JUNE.</span></h2> <p>30. MONDAY. [150-215]</p> <p>Willie gang ploughed all the remainder of turnip land today &amp; I gathered all the stones in forenoon with Fan. Afternoon made gate awhile then clipped 2 sheep before supper &amp; 4 after. Very pleasant day cool &amp; dry</p> <p>31. TUESDAY. [151-214]</p> <p>Harrowing turnip land I finished clipping sheep 4. Afternoon ploughed knolls alongside board fence then scraped them into hollows &amp; made it level, which inproves the appearance greatly &amp; will facilitate the putting on of the boards likewise. Pleasant day with few drops of rain. Got a load of hay for Owen Sound tomorrow.</p> <p>1. JUNE-WEDNESDAY. [152-213]</p> <p>Drew out load of hay out of barn &amp; finished it as barn door is too low to let out a full load. Got away a 7oclock. had fine cool day. but no demand for hay. Gave it to W. Watson @ $7 per ton had on 21.00 = 7.35 market fees 20 c 1 lb pressed nails &amp; a few copper rivits 10 c 30 c</p> <p>2. THURSDAY. [153-212]</p> <p>Clearing the potato land of stumps, weeds, &amp; stones. Afternoon plough it. Evening Willie was harrowing I was scraping &amp; leveling alongside of board fence got finished Father &amp; Ann have been cutting seed potatoes to day It was pretty cool last night but is warm tonight &amp; looks as though we would have a shower.</p> <p>3. FRIDAY. [154-211]</p> <p>Finished ploughing potato land harrowed it &amp; took off stones also opened two first furrows for potatoes. Afternoon had slight shower wrought awhile at a gate. then started to draw out dung for potatoes. Got out 8 loads by night.</p> <p>4. SATURDAY. [155-210] Easter Term ends.</p> <p>Planting potatoes 23 drills &amp; 4 for carrots. We required 1 1/2 loads more manure. Got through at suppertime. Then harrowing &amp; gathering stones, on turnip land</p> <p>5. WHIT-SUNDAY. [156-209] Pentecost.</p> <p>The Rev Mr. Blain of Tara assisted Mr Currie to dispence the Sacrament at Peabody on the forenoon of today &amp; preached for us in the evening at 6:30 Text for I am not ashamed of the Gospel of Christ for it is the power of God unto salvation unto every one that beleiveth, to the Jew first &amp; also to the Greek. Romans 1st &amp; 16th.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">JUNE.-6th MONTH. 1881.</span></h2> <p>6. MONDAY. [157-208]</p> <p>We had a very severe frost last night. The potatoes &amp; beans &amp; tomatoes are badly blackened &amp; the clover hangs its head. We here at board fence to day got on all the boards we had &amp; lack about 30 six inch boards, however it is cattle &amp; pig proof, which is a great matter in the meantime. Evening drew the rails which board fence set free &amp; put them on old rail fence between here &amp; Keady which makes it a better fence than it has been since we saw it. This was a big days work</p> <p>7. TUESDAY. [158-207]</p> <p>Took off weeds off one land then ploughed &amp; drilled it. Manured 14 drills 4 loads manure &amp; covered in at night. This is to be sown with Mangold Wurzel tomorrow if all's well. They are alongside potatoes. Father sowed 3 drills Carrots today. That we drilled today is good soil &amp; splendid mould &amp; I hope we will have some good mangolds. Like rain.</p> <p>8. WEDNESDAY. [159-206]</p> <p>Got out roller on turnip sow machine rather and rolled &amp; ground drills Father Ann &amp; Willie droped seed so we had the mangels sown by 10 oclock. Then I was ploughing Afternoon at Bill Scarrow's raising a 50 x 60 barn. Willie was gathering stones. No rain cold &amp; dry.</p> <p>9. THURSDAY. [160-205]</p> <p>Willie was at O.S. with Prince &amp; light waggon had the wool along. 4 fleeces 34 lbs. 29 c for 26 lbs. I was ploughing with Fan &amp; Brisk stoning and stumping afternoon Ploughing evening No rain yet cold &amp; dry</p> <p>10. FRIDAY. [161-204]</p> <p>Ploughing forenoon. Father &amp; Willie digging stumps &amp; stones I was taking them off afternoon Evening ploughing with mare as Willie was away to Mill with 2 bags grist &amp; staying at Uncle Haverson's all night. Looks to be dry &amp; we had frost again last night Its dark</p> <p>11. SATURDAY. [162-203]</p> <p>Harrowing forenoon pretty good mould about 1/4 acre lody which I went over with planker. Afternoon ploughing got a good piece turned over &amp; harrowed. There is now more than 2/3 of the land ready to drill when a few stones are picked off. Willie got home with grist right bought dung fork $1. Warm to day &amp; I hope it will bring thunder</p> <p>12. TRINITY SUNDAY. [163-202]</p> <p>{no entry}</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">1881. 30 DAYS. JUNE.</span></h2> <p>13. MONDAY. [164-201]</p> <p>Took off some stones &amp; started to drill Dug some stones at noon then drilling till suppertime. Had a very high wind yesterday &amp; today it was higher Dust blowing of turnips fields in clouds. So it was disagreeable working. Evening went a few rounds when it came on a severe thunderstorm &amp; hurracane sweeping down trees &amp; fence by rods. We had to build fences till dark to keep out own cattle out of crop &amp; some at cow. There are 28 rods to build yet</p> <p>14. TUESDAY. [165-200]</p> <p>Opened 14 drills more; there are 65 now then drew out 2 loads dung before dinner &amp; 9 after which manured 27 drills. Father &amp; Annie spreading Willie drew some rails to low parts of fences in the morning Breezy day &amp; cool.</p> <p>15. WEDNESDAY. [166-199]</p> <p>Drawing out manure 16 loads and there are now 63 drills manured spread &amp; ready to cover in. Fine cool day but dry. Mare has not colted yet 3 weeks past her time (or 11 months) &amp; 3 weeks today.</p> <p>16. THURSDAY. [167-198] Corpus Christi.</p> <p>Started to cover in with the one furrow rather wide land but 1/2 being along the side of knoll I can turn the furrow down on dung instead of up. Got the 63 drills finished in forenoon which kept me busy. Afternoon sowing got them finished alittle after supper. Had slight shower as we were finishing &amp; looks like more &amp; I hope it will come Good night</p> <p>17. FRIDAY. [168-197]</p> <p>Opened 40 drills with one furrow the first I have ever tried. They are pretty straight but I have 2 drills in the middle a little wider than the rest However that is of little moment when the speed is considered. I had them opened at 10 oclock, then put out 14 loads of manure before night 2 1/2 drills to manure tomorrow. We had a splendid nights rain last night which will do a great amount of good. as the ground was very dry</p> <p>18. SATURDAY. [169-196] Battle of Waterloo.</p> <p>Put out 2 1/2 loads manure &amp; got the drills covered in by dinnertime. Afternoon sowing the 39 drills Evening harrowed potatoes and took off stumps &amp; stones off the piece that is to plough for turnips.</p> <p>19. SUNDAY. 1 after Trinity. [170-195]</p> <p>David Carr &amp; I went to 12th Con. School House and opened a Sabbath school. We had 14 scholars which is encouraging, to say the least. We meet at 10 oclock. Afternoon at Church Mr Currie preached from the text Now if any man have not the spirit of Christ, he is none of his Romans 8th &amp; 9th</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">JUNE.-6th MONTH. 1881.</span></h2> <p>20. MONDAY. [171-194] Accession of Queen Victoria 1837.</p> <p>Cross ploughing for turnips, had Fan afternoon as Prince was at blacksmiths shop Got it all ploughed &amp; part of it harrowed. Evening took fat sheep up to Wards corner to King who bought her on Monday 6th at $5</p> <p>21. TUESDAY. [172-193] Proclamation of Queeen Victoria.</p> <p>Willie got Jacksons light rig &amp; took Annie to town (on her way to Uxbridge) with Prince I had Fan &amp; Brisk harrowing &amp; planking till alittle after dinner then raised 41 drills with one furrow &amp; came out splendid just right so I will be more able to try again. Willie got home all right. Rather cool tonight I suppose it will freeze.</p> <p>22. WEDNESDAY. [173-192]</p> <p>Put out 11 loads manure before 1 oclock which did 23 drills. Then at D. Gilchrists raising a barn 40 x 60 got finished at dusk all right. Father &amp; Willie finished spreading 23 drills. Mare has not colted yet &amp; it will be a year on saturday first. I believe I will have to sit up tonight &amp; keep her company now &amp; again. Uncle W. raise his building tomorrow so we will not get turnips finished. 25 minutes to 12 oclock oh sweet sleep.</p> <p>23. THURSDAY. [174-191]</p> <p>Drew out 8 loads manure which finished the turnips manuring for a season. Afternoon at Uncle Williams raising a building for hay &amp; straw with stone stable under. 30 x 60 got it up well it is a first rate building &amp; fitted to give great accomodation. Father &amp; Willie were spreading manure Mare has not colted yet. It has been very cold all day &amp; is still cold.</p> <p>24. FRIDAY. [175-190] St. John Baptist - Midsummer Day.</p> <p>Covered in 41 drills this forenoon &amp; afternoon sowed them ^ (143 drills all together) so we have got the turnips sowing finished for another year. We finished on the 8th July last year 14 days earlier this year. Evening Willie and I cut bushes at creekside at foot of garden as we are to summer fallow all round the house &amp; make it clean &amp; level &amp; seed down. the soil is too stif for garden no colt yet - such an old lady</p> <p>25. SATURDAY. [176-189]</p> <p>At road work on Con. Willie drove horses &amp; I filled in gravel pit so that put it all in (4 days) After noon came on rain &amp; rained till 6 oclock so we did not get road work finished. I went to bed &amp; had a good day A year today since mare was at Tara &amp; no colt yet.</p> <p>26. SUNDAY. [177-188]</p> <p>Forenoon at Sabbath School on 12th Con had 23 scholars, we will soon need 4 teachers. Afternoon attended our own church Mr. Currie preached from the text If I wash thee not, thou hast no part with me. John 13th. &amp; 8th.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>{Transcription is of supplementary piece of paper}</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>{Transcription is of supplementary piece of paper}</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>{Transcription is of supplementary piece of paper}</p> <p>JUNE.-6TH MONTH. 1881.</p> <p>20. MONDAY. [171-194]</p> <pre> Accession of Queen Victoria 1837. Cross ploughing for turnips, had Fan </pre> <pre>afternoon as Prince was at blacksmiths shop. Get it all ploaghed + </pre> <pre>part of it harrowed. Evening took fat sheep up to Ward['?]s corner </pre> <pre>to King who bought her on Monday 6th at $5. </pre> <p><br />21. TUESDAY. [172-193]</p> <pre> Proclamation of Queen Victoria. Willie got Jacksons light rig + took Annie </pre> <p>to town (on her way to Uxbridge) with Prince I had Fan + Brish</p> <p>harrowing + planking till alittle after dinner then raised 41 drills with</p> <p>one furrow + came out splendid just right so I will be more</p> <p>apt to try again. Willie got home alright. Rather cool.</p> <p></p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">[Note placed above the next 3 entries]</span></h2> <p>Gillies 4.84</p> <pre> 3.00 returned in Feb </pre> <p>Thompson 5.00 boots</p> <p>McInnis 10.00 reaping</p> <p>Thompson –.50 1/2 days work</p> <p>Atchison 3.50 posts. [?]</p> <pre> _____ 26.84 </pre> <p>Oatmeal 2.28</p> <p>House 10.00</p> <p>Cows 5.00</p> <p>Sow 1.00</p> <pre> _____ 45.12 </pre> <p><br />25. SATURDAY.</p> <pre> At road work on Con. Willie drove horses </pre> <p>+ I filled in gravel pit so that put it all in (4 days)</p> <p>After noon on rain + rained till 6 oclock so we did</p> <p>not get road work finished. I went to bed + had a good sleep</p> <p>as I have been watching mare I needed it.</p> <pre> A year today since mare was at Tara + no colt yet. </pre> <p></p> <p>26. SUNDAY. 2 after Trinity [177-188]</p> <pre> Forenoon at Sabbath School on 12th Con had 23 </pre> <p>scholars , we will soon need 4 teachers.</p> <p>Afternoon attended our own church Mr. Currie preached from the</p> <p>text If I wash thee not, thou hast no part with me.</p> <pre> John 13th + 8th. </pre> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>{Transcription is of supplementary piece of paper}</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>{Transcription is of supplementary piece of paper}</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>{Transcription is of supplementary piece of paper}</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>{Transcription is of supplementary piece of paper}</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>{Transcription is of supplementary piece of paper}</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">1881. 30 &amp; 31 DAYS. JUNE &amp; JULY.</span></h2> <p>27. MONDAY. [178-187]</p> <p>Finished road work on Con. in forenoon Afternoon rained till 6 oclock good heavy rain. We turned to the making of gate for roadside got it all dressed with plane &amp; put together so far. The braces &amp; pins are not put on yet. The 2 year old heifer bought of R. Campbell calved tonight in bush. We gave it a good suck &amp; milked some from her &amp; left them there.</p> <p>28. TUESDAY. [179]</p> <p>Drew all the logs out of creek below garden &amp; made a large heap of them but they will take awhile to dry before they burn. Afternoon took home heifer &amp; calf. &amp; fixed gap in bush fence. Then draw off stone pile in garden &amp; put the stones at creek banks to prevent water from fretting them away. also started to build a covenient place to dip water no colt as yet.</p> <p>29. WEDNESDAY. [180-185]</p> <p>At road work on townline we had four days so we got done tonight. Willie lost his thumb nail last night by a pinch from a stone but he got on to watch gaps &amp; I had horses &amp; waggon. At gate awhile in the evening A fine comet appreared unanounced on Thursday (23rd) of last week It is the first comet I ever saw &amp; is said to be the comet of 1812</p> <p>30. THURSDAY. [181-184]</p> <p>Fenced new watering place with poles which we took out of bush in spring. Shifted piece of fence raised stones and threw down old log shantie at the end of log house The frost &amp; dry weather has so damaged the hay crop that hay is now selling at $13 per ton. 4 weeks ago at $18.</p> <p>1. JULY-FRIDAY. [182-183] Long Vacation Begins - Dominion Day - Bank Holiday</p> <p>Shifted fence from west side of old orchard to east side &amp; build it 4 rails high. At 3 oclock I left for Picnick in John Smiths bush held under the auspices of Keady Marmian &amp; 12th Con Schools. They had a lengthy programme of which I heard 1/2. Uncle Haverson Aunt &amp; Jack were down with buggy. Warm day.</p> <p>2. SATURDAY. [183-182]</p> <p>Started off with Rosie this morning to Cochrane's Bull a long walk &amp; it was very warm, got back at 11 oclock Afternoon taking off remainder of stones off garden &amp; orchard got steps built down to creek so as to get water as the creek rises &amp; falls Hamilton was niggering in fallow &amp; the fire is into the piece that was not burned &amp; the wind gets up tomorrow we may get trouble. Hope the best.</p> <p>3. SUNDAY. 3 after Trinity. [184-181]</p> <p>Went Sabbath school had a good attendance some being new scholars. Afternoon at our own Church Mr. Currie preached from the text Take unto you the whole armour of God that ye may be able to withstand in the evil day, and having done all to stand Eph. 6th &amp; 13th &amp; following verses.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">JULY.-7th MONTH. 1881.</span></h2> <p>4. MONDAY. [185-180]</p> <p>Getting away old log shed gathering stones and stumps. An hour or two will make it ready for the plough now. Evening put on a load of hay for Owen Sound. This has been a very warm day</p> <p>5. TUESDAY. [186-179]</p> <p>At O.S. with load of hay got $11 per ton had 1960 lbs $10.753 Bought $1 oatmeal. Paid 1.40 Ballance crosscut saw. 2 harvest rakes 25 c 2 hats $1. Books &amp; Stationary 1.25. Weighing 10 c Got home all right No cold yet.</p> <p>6. WEDNESDAY. [187-178]</p> <p>Took off some stones &amp; rubbish &amp; got started to plough. Got part in front of house ploughed. Evening at Uncle W. raising sheep house. Willie Harrowed the piece I ploughed.</p> <p>7. THURSDAY. [188-177]</p> <p>Went to Thomson's as they want to hire did not bargain wants $23 per month. Came on rain &amp; rained till night. Got gate for road finished. &amp; the other made for calves park to let horses down to water. This rain has done a great amount of good turnips will soon be ready for hoe. 9 oclock Mare foaled horse colt all night.</p> <p>8. FRIDAY. [189-176]</p> <p>Ploughing all day very warm Got 1/2 turned over. Mare &amp; colt doing well. the latter a little weak on pasterns but will soon straighten up. Father &amp; Willie wwere hoing potatoes they will soon need furring up. Turnips growing fast will need hoe in a day or two.</p> <p>9. SATURDAY. [190-175]</p> <p>Ploughing all day 2 or 3 hours will finish it now. The heapss of logs &amp; bush are all burned but 2 One at creek side &amp; small one on ploughing. Breezy day but very warm. Colt still doing well Father &amp; Willie finished potatoes &amp; hoed turnips afternoon.</p> <p>10. SUNDAY. 4 after Trinity. [191-174]</p> <p>At our Sabbath School in the forenoon had 19 scholars As the Sacrament was dispensed at Desboro today our service was in the evening at 6 oclock. Mr. Currie had for his text But exhort one another daily least any of you be hardened through the deceitfulness of sin.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">1881. 31 DAYS. JULY.</span></h2> <p>11. MONDAY. [192-173] Had Donald Sinclair with a Toronto Mower in the field blow frea field. He finished it aftersupper about 5 or 6 acres. We had J. Thomson (&amp; will have him for a week at $1. per day) mowing in stumpy field next Keady. I was cutting fence corners forenoon after mowing along with Thomson. Father &amp; Willie hoeing turnips.</p> <p><br />12. TUESDAY. [193-172] Looks like rain. Raking up among stumps at 10 started with horserake in clear field. raked a strip on 3 sides &amp; got it cocked up when we got the tail of a thunder shower which lasted 10 minutes. Put tops on cocks &amp; mowing till night. The frost has so damaged the hay crop that in many places the timothy has not headed outt at all. &amp; where we had heavy hay last year we have nothing but leaves. However we will have plenty.</p> <p><br />13. WEDNESDAY. [194-171] Mowing forenoon got big piece gone over Afternoon got trial of Tiger sulky rake that was lying at Keady. I raked remainder of field with it; was throagh at suppertime Then took over a small load to Mr. Currie &amp; one into log barn. The Sulky rake wraught well. dis charges easily but appears to be rather hurriedly got up. Price 28. in two payments.</p> <p>14. THURSDAY. [195-170] St. Swithin. Finished field at Keady at 10 oclock Caught horses &amp; got on &amp; off one load before dinner. Afternoon got in 5 loads 6 in all 3 are in log barn 3 in stable loft. Colt was out runing round with its mother tonight in the yard. It is straightening up pretty well. Fine day</p> <p>15. FRIDAY. [196-169] Willie &amp; I put off load I then put braces to catches on handles of horserake which will keep them fast now Raking up till dinnertime, then drawing in 6 loads in stable loft. Had Jas. Atchison helping afternoon. Very warm it took a pailfull of water to put off every load.</p> <p>16. SATURDAY. [197-168] Slight thunder shower at 6 oclock this morning. Took Mare to Waddles horse at Saugeen Road. $3 for insurance Afternoon Raking hay Evening took it all at 2 loads in stable. So we have 15 alls off about 12 acres. We have had 20 of 6 acres. But we will have enough to put us through the winter Paid John Thompson $5 balance 50¢ 5 1/2 days work at 1 per day Quite a strong breeze tonight.</p> <p>. SUNDAY. 5 after Trinity [198-167]</p> <p>We were over at our Sabbath School I had 3 boys in my class today. Some of the scholars have Scarlet FEver just now Afternoon at our own church Mr Currie preached from the text Thou art weighed in the balance and art found wanting. Daniel 5th &amp; 27.</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="#JULY._-_7TH_MONTH._1881."><span class="tocnumber">1</span> <span class="toctext">JULY. - 7TH MONTH. 1881.</span></a> <ul> <li class="toclevel-2"><a href="#18._MONDAY._.5B199-166.5D"><span class="tocnumber">1.1</span> <span class="toctext">18. MONDAY. [199-166]</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-2"><a href="#19._TUESDAY._.5B200-165.5D"><span class="tocnumber">1.2</span> <span class="toctext">19. TUESDAY. [200-165]</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-2"><a href="#20._WEDNESDAY._.5B201-164.5D"><span class="tocnumber">1.3</span> <span class="toctext">20. WEDNESDAY. [201-164]</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-2"><a href="#21._THURSDAY._.5B202-163.5D"><span class="tocnumber">1.4</span> <span class="toctext">21. THURSDAY. [202-163]</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-2"><a href="#22._FRIDAY._.5B203-162.5D"><span class="tocnumber">1.5</span> <span class="toctext">22. FRIDAY. [203-162]</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-2"><a href="#23._SATURDAY._.5B204-161.5D"><span class="tocnumber">1.6</span> <span class="toctext">23. SATURDAY. [204-161]</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-2"><a href="#24._SUNDAY._6_after_Trinity._.5B205-160.5D"><span class="tocnumber">1.7</span> <span class="toctext">24. SUNDAY. 6 after Trinity. [205-160]</span></a></li> </ul> </li> </ul> </div> <h2><span class="mw-headline">JULY. - 7TH MONTH. 1881.</span></h2> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">18. MONDAY. [199-166]</span></h3> <p>Built all the fences around the hay field that is cleared to let the cattle in. I got them in at noon. Afternoon cut thistles among potatoes then finished summer fallow. Cleaned up grist &amp; moulded up potatoes got through at dark. George Morden is coming to mow tomorrow at 1 per day. Cool evening been very windy for some days back.</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">19. TUESDAY. [200-165]</span></h3> <p>Father and Willie went away to Tara Mill G.M. &amp; I ground scythe &amp; started in newest field 8 acres new land.. Put up 9 cocks of it at night. Had cow in pound this morning but got her away before noon &amp; I was glad Old Joe vr.McGrath Bravo. ---</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">20. WEDNESDAY. [201-164]</span></h3> <p>Thunderstorm this morning but little rain, it went away round south. Cleaned out driving shed floor &amp; ground scythe. Mowed 3 or 4 swaths before dinner. Afternoon cocking up 13 cocks &amp; mowed 6 swaths before sun set. G. Morden was in afternoon.</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">21. THURSDAY. [202-163]</span></h3> <p>Mowed till supper time got finished but have some fence corners yet. Evening cocking up 11 cocks. It takes a great amount of raking to get a cock, this year. There is nearly 3 acres of the field that we have not mowed it being so I shortened by frost.</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">22. FRIDAY. [203-162]</span></h3> <p>Raking up what we cut yesterday &amp; mowed some in the bush where the fire burned. It was the best grass we cut this year. Afternoon drew in 5 loads 4 unloaded in stable one on barn for the night. Cloudy morning but cleared off before noon.</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">23. SATURDAY. [204-161]</span></h3> <p>St. James.</p> <p>Cut Orchard &amp; fence corners then hoeing turnips till dinnertime. Afternoon raked &amp; gathered hay out of bush &amp; fence corners. Caught hoses took load round to stalble and loaded it then draw in 1/2 load out of bush &amp; out of orchard. So we have got through haying for another year. 17 loads in stable loft &amp; 4 in log barn. 21 in all. G Morden for 4 days $4.50. Cost of haying $12 probably. The hay is well saved this year better than last. We had 38 loads last year.</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">24. SUNDAY. 6 after Trinity. [205-160]</span></h3> <p>Our Sabbath School had to be given up for a few weeks on account of a fever being prevalent in the district. Father was requested to conduct service at the funeral of J. Chalmer's daughter to day at North Derby. I was along with team attended our on Church afternoon. Rev H Currie preached from the text But rejoice in as much as ye are partakers of Christs sufferings;</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="#1881._31_DAYS._JULY."><span class="tocnumber">1</span> <span class="toctext">1881. 31 DAYS. JULY.</span></a> <ul> <li class="toclevel-2"><a href="#25._MONDAY._.5B206-159.5D"><span class="tocnumber">1.1</span> <span class="toctext">25. MONDAY. [206-159]</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-2"><a href="#26._TUESDAY._.5B207-158.5D"><span class="tocnumber">1.2</span> <span class="toctext">26. TUESDAY. [207-158]</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-2"><a href="#27._WEDNESDAY._.5B208-157.5D"><span class="tocnumber">1.3</span> <span class="toctext">27. WEDNESDAY. [208-157]</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-2"><a href="#28._THURSDAY._.5B209-156.5D"><span class="tocnumber">1.4</span> <span class="toctext">28. THURSDAY. [209-156]</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-2"><a href="#29._FRIDAY._.5B210-155.5D"><span class="tocnumber">1.5</span> <span class="toctext">29. FRIDAY. [210-155]</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-2"><a href="#30._SATURDAY_.5B211-154.5D"><span class="tocnumber">1.6</span> <span class="toctext">30. SATURDAY [211-154]</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-2"><a href="#31._SUNDAY._7_after_Trinity._.5B212-153.5D"><span class="tocnumber">1.7</span> <span class="toctext">31. SUNDAY. 7 after Trinity. [212-153]</span></a></li> </ul> </li> </ul> </div> <h2><span class="mw-headline">1881. 31 DAYS. JULY.</span></h2> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">25. MONDAY. [206-159]</span></h3> <p>Fixed up log barn doors cleaned ott pig pen for young pigs. Got 7 caught and put in. Then hoeing turnips.</p> <p>Some of the hard clay spots have lost the turnips by the long continued drought, but some took remarkably well and on the whole they have a good appearance.</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">26. TUESDAY. [207-158]</span></h3> <p>Cool day, &amp; cloudy, with slight drizzly showers wind north west. There had been a slight shower during the might so the turnips were freshened up quite a bit.</p> <p>We were hoeing all day over 2 acr finished 36 drills to hoe. Got little pigs all in pen to might. Cloudy still I hope it may rain. (Rest for the weary)</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">27. WEDNESDAY. [208-157]</span></h3> <p>At O.S. meeting, Annie Had 3 passengers along &amp; 2 pigs for W. Ingils. Cascade Mills sold at $1 per head - $2. Annie Arrived with 4 oclock train all night. Expesnes Boots &amp; watch key $2.15.</p> <p>Plesant evening coming home.</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">28. THURSDAY. [209-156]</span></h3> <p>Hoeing turnips till 11 oclock. Jas Corbett O.S. called with buggy and took me to see a Kirby Reaper working in barley field. He is agent would sell at 115. First payment 1883 with 3 succeeding payments. We have decided to hire a reaper for this year till we see what turns up. Afternoon got W. Olivers scuffled &amp; scuffled turnips till sun down then took it home. Called on J. McInnis he will reap for us on Saturday.</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">29. FRIDAY. [210-155]</span></h3> <p>Ground cradle blade and cut 20 stooks of 10 sheaves fall wheat &amp; road round barley, for reaper. Very warm. Evening had to take Sally to Cochran's started off at 1 &amp; got back at 11. 8 Miles. Rather long evening walk.</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">30. SATURDAY [211-154]</span></h3> <p>Had Toronto Reaper cutting barley. It did not make very good work.</p> <p>Got it all worked up by supper time. Heavy thunder shower passed round south ground here very dry.</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">31. SUNDAY. 7 after Trinity. [212-153]</span></h3> <p>Attended Keady Sabbath School &amp; service afterwards our Pastor had for too his text Isaiah 33rd &amp; 16th. He shall dwell on high his place of defence shall be the munitions of rocks bread shall be given him, his waters shall be sure.</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="#AUGUST._-8TH_MONTH._1881."><span class="tocnumber">1</span> <span class="toctext">AUGUST. -8TH MONTH. 1881.</span></a> <ul> <li class="toclevel-2"><a href="#1._MONDAY._.5B213-152.5D"><span class="tocnumber">1.1</span> <span class="toctext">1. MONDAY. [213-152]</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-2"><a href="#2._TUESDAY._.5B214-151.5D"><span class="tocnumber">1.2</span> <span class="toctext">2. TUESDAY. [214-151]</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-2"><a href="#3._WEDNESDAY._.5B215-150.5D"><span class="tocnumber">1.3</span> <span class="toctext">3. WEDNESDAY. [215-150]</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-2"><a href="#4._THURSDAY._.5B216-149.5D"><span class="tocnumber">1.4</span> <span class="toctext">4. THURSDAY. [216-149]</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-2"><a href="#5._FRIDAY._.5B217-148.5D"><span class="tocnumber">1.5</span> <span class="toctext">5. FRIDAY. [217-148]</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-2"><a href="#6.SATURDAY._.5B218-147.5D"><span class="tocnumber">1.6</span> <span class="toctext">6.SATURDAY. [218-147]</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-2"><a href="#7._SUNDAY._.5B219-146.5D"><span class="tocnumber">1.7</span> <span class="toctext">7. SUNDAY. [219-146]</span></a></li> </ul> </li> </ul> </div> <h2><span class="mw-headline">AUGUST. -8TH MONTH. 1881.</span></h2> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">1. MONDAY. [213-152]</span></h3> <p>Took off stones &amp; stumps off summer fallow and took down old root house.</p> <p>Afternoon harrowing. Evening Ploughing. The sods are cut in squale blocks rather rough tooking. Very warm &amp; plough hard to hold. Called on John Duncan. we are to have his oxen &amp; driver on Thursday if all well.</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">2. TUESDAY. [214-151]</span></h3> <p>Ploughing S. F. all day. very very hot; burned heap of rails that came but of old root house. Father &amp; Willie finished mangolds &amp; Carols.</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">3. WEDNESDAY. [215-150]</span></h3> <p>Finished ploughing then harrowing till suppertime. Then made 3 hand spikes for tomorrow. Willie was pulling peas.</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">4. THURSDAY. [216-149]</span></h3> <p>Logging all day got up 24 or 25 heaps and over 1 1/2 acres. We had G. Duncan with oxen G. Morden &amp; Wesley Oliver's hired man. We intend the land we have logged for fall wheat if possible to got it in.</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">5. FRIDAY. [217-148]</span></h3> <p>Pulling peas till 4 oclock then caught horses &amp; put on the rack.</p> <p>Got supper &amp; in one load barley when a squall proceeding a thunderstorm came up but it brought no rain. Got in another load &amp; left 16 stooks they only got a few drops of rain so we took it all in also the fall wheat.</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">6.SATURDAY. [218-147]</span></h3> <p>Morning the wind blowing from north east upper portion of clouds drifting in opposite direction. Thunder in south west which has now brought us an hours rain &amp; is still raining Began to clean out barn at 10 oclock &amp; was busy till 4. Put out old straw &amp; chaff &amp; down scaffold. Made it ready for crop Willie had Prince at shope 2 shoes set. Mr Currie is taking him to Desboro to morrow as his mare lost sight of one eye. It appeared to be pierced by some sharp snag</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">7. SUNDAY. [219-146]</span></h3> <p>Attended Sabbath School Keady &amp; service afterwards Mr Currie had his text There were giants in the earth in those days Genesis 6th 4th. Notes Giants here ment desperadoes or men who fell with a blow. Giants of the present day The spirit of worldliness. It has been in the world from the beginning &amp; age has not impaired its strength. 2nd the Giant of worldly pleasure the young its chief devotees The Giant Intemperance one of the greatest. 3rd Church fairs &amp; entertainments leaves for opening the purses of the people. Very questionable mades &amp;c &amp;c</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>== 1881. == 31 Days. AUGUST.</p> <p>8. MONDAY. [220-145]</p> <p>Put off load of fall wheat then pulling peas. They will keep us pulling till noon on Wednesday I guess. Crop clean &amp; evenly ripened but do^not appear to be very richly poded. Peas small being so hurriedly ripened. Cool day with signs of more rain. The 8th of August Well, Well &amp;</p> <p><br />9. TUESDAY. [221-144]</p> <p>Pulling peas all day except an hour in the morning when it was raining. Cleared up a fine day &amp; every thing is dry again.</p> <p><br />10. WEDNESDAY. [222-143]</p> <p>Pulling peas forenoon afternoon took in four loads of peas &amp; put off last one as I will need waggon to Mr. Duncan's thrashing tomorrow.</p> <p><br />11. THURSDAY. [223-142]</p> <p>Thrashing at John Duncan's barley &amp; fall wheat. Had horses on machine. Willie was at J. McInnis he is coming to reap on Friday afternoon. He then finished pulling peas. Cool day &amp; cloudy</p> <p><br />12. FRIDAY. [224-141]</p> <p>Took gate for road side to Jackson's shop then we cut rouds round fields for reaper. Reaper did not come &amp; as we had James Atchison we went &amp; cut part of the new land wheat I was scuffling turnips Reaper came alittle after supper &amp; we got down a large piece of field across creek</p> <p><br />13. SATURDAY. [225-140]</p> <p>Put our team on raper they went well got wheat across creek &amp; 2 acres beside barley. He then went to Bains &amp; came back &amp; cut the oats before 5 oclock. We had a hand from John Duncan tying so we got it all up in stook by night. Reaping clear land 40¢ per acre</p> <p><br />14. SUNDAY. [226-139]</p> <p>Rev Mr. Currie preached from Luke XIII-16. Christ the first to raise woman from the degradation entailed by being the first in the transgression. Elevated more in the birth of Christ than she lost in the fall. She a child of God = a daughter of Abraham. Labouring under deep affliction. God never promised freedom from affliction nor from the bitter fruit of sin in this life. Jesus attributed her affliction to Satan. A wrong idea of the present age attributing to Providence the calamities &amp; disease of life which should be attributed to Satan. The case of Job. God permits evil but does not originate it. Permits &amp; overrules it for his glory. She frequented God's house her heart was there. The blessing came in the use of means ––.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">AUGUST. -8th MONTH. == 1881.</span></h2> <p>15. MONDAY. [227-138]</p> <p>Drawing in all day got peas all in 13 loads in all. 7 on top of granery. Very pleasant day for working cool clear&amp; dry.</p> <p><br />16. TUESDAY. [228-137]</p> <p>Put off load of peas in the morning then cut remainder of new land wheat. Got through alittle after dinner. Hitched up &amp; drew it in to other wheat field so as to let cattle into aftergrass in the newest field where they will enjoy life for a time Evening I fixed fence along the top of oats. Willie at shop with Brisk</p> <p><br />17. WEDNESDAY. [229-136] Finished scuffling turnips then afternoon harrowed summer fallow. It is very thick with sods but the most of them are dead now Father &amp; Willie were at the hoe. We have had little dew for two mornings now still the clouds are high with bright blue sky so it may be dry.</p> <p><br />18. THURSDAY. [230-135]</p> <p>Examined wheat across creek this morning as we had no dew. Grain quite hard so we got hitched up. Had in two loads be fore dinner &amp; 4 after from across creek which finished it. Evening got in 3 loads wheat from beside barley stabble left 32 stooks. &amp; 36 of White Russian which grew on new land Began to look like rain at 3oclock &amp; is still cloudy but may not rain tonight Good night old friend lale no tells go to school</p> <p><br />19. FRIDAY. [231-134]</p> <p>Hoeing turnips second time all day got 49 done &amp; left 5 drills Cloudy day but dry</p> <p>20. SATURDAY. [232-133] Long Vacation ends.</p> <p>Finished howing turnips then drew in wheat 3 loads so all our wheat is in now, &amp; it did not get a shower in stook. Afternoon took in the oats 3 loads 49 stooks. Built up parts of fence that was blown down to let cattle &amp; pigs into pea stubble. Evening cut round oats on knolls for reaper on Monday</p> <p><br />21. SUNDAY. 10 after Trinity [233-132]</p> <p>We were at our Sabbath School again to day had 5 scholars Had few on account of fever. Attended Divine service in our own Church Mr Currie preached from Ps. 61st &amp; 2nd When my heart is overwhelmed lead me to the rock that is higher than I. 1st Consider the cirrcumstances which lead to this prayer 2nd the refuge to which the prayer points A Rock The Rock Christ Jesus. 3rd Lead me. Entire confidence implied.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">1881.</span></h2> <p>22. MONDAY. [234-131] Reaper did not come but will be tomorrow Put off load of Oats hitched up &amp; took home Mr Duncans scuffler &amp; brought down his horse rake. Willie raked till night we then drew in rakings. He broke a tooth of the rake I was picking up in follow afternoon Evening cut round Oats at Barn then rakings August nearly gone</p> <p><br />23. TUESDAY. [235-130] Took home horserake. Reaper came &amp; cut knolls &amp; afternoon piece beside barn. Oats on knolls all tied &amp; 49 stooks set. Ann &amp; Willie once round piece beside barn Reaper wiill back on Friday to cut across creek</p> <p><br />24. WEDNESDAY. [236-129] Got 16 bag &amp; 16 lbs seed wheat from J Duncan at 1.20 per bus very dear it being rusted &amp; far from first quality However it will do for seed &amp; it was near by. I was then ploughing S.F. Sowing it afternoon Evening ploughing. Ann &amp; Willie finished tying Oats &amp; Father finished stooking.</p> <p><br />25. THURSDAY. [237-128] Ploughing all day Willie turned part of dung heap. Father lit log heap we took out of creek at dark so we had a scene fit for an artist The two green trees on each side the fence &amp; all lighted up so brilliantly. So closed the 25th of August 1881</p> <p><br />26. FRIDAY. [238-127] Finished S.F forenoon if it had some levelling done in front of the house it would be ready for seed. Cut swath for reaper before dinner &amp; reaper had one round cut also Looking like rain we hurried up &amp; got it finished by 6 oclock 106 stooks quick work. Rained a few drops but is still cloudy.</p> <p><br />27. SATURDAY. [239-126] Rained a few drops this morning. Started to cradle stumpy part of oat field at 9 oclock cut a large piece &amp; road for reaper round clear piece Oats pretty good. Sold 1 lamb to Dolphin today for 2.75. Last night wonderful to relate Ready was the scene of a great conflagration. Old Joe McFarland's log tavern &amp; frame shed were destroyed by fire. No other damage was done (damage a good clearance)</p> <p><br />28. SUNDAY. 11 after Trinity [240-125] Very warm day. We were at Sabbath School had 8 scholars. Mr Curries text today Isaiah 9th &amp; 6th The Wonderful. IN the first place Wonderful in respect to his person. United to a sinful &amp; poluted nature &amp; his own nature &amp; purity still maintained {illegible} W-- In respect to the offices which he assumed Pro. Pit. &amp; King W-- in his attributes. Wonderful in his works. Creation &amp; Atonement the masterpiece The works by which perishing man was redeemed. We In is love fallen man his special love. In his suffering the great humiliation of the cross. Lastly Wonderful in his triumphs.</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="#AUGUST_.26_SEPTEMBER._-_8TH_.26_9TH_MONTHS._1881."><span class="tocnumber">1</span> <span class="toctext">AUGUST &amp; SEPTEMBER. - 8TH &amp; 9TH MONTHS. 1881.</span></a> <ul> <li class="toclevel-2"><a href="#29._MONDAY._.5B241-124.5D"><span class="tocnumber">1.1</span> <span class="toctext">29. MONDAY. [241-124]</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-2"><a href="#30._TUESDAY._.5B242-123.5D"><span class="tocnumber">1.2</span> <span class="toctext">30. TUESDAY. [242-123]</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-2"><a href="#31._WEDNESDAY._.5B243-122.5D"><span class="tocnumber">1.3</span> <span class="toctext">31. WEDNESDAY. [243-122]</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-2"><a href="#1._SEPTEMBER_--THURSDAY._.5B244-121.5D"><span class="tocnumber">1.4</span> <span class="toctext">1. SEPTEMBER --THURSDAY. [244-121]</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-2"><a href="#2_._FRIDAY._.5B245-120.5D"><span class="tocnumber">1.5</span> <span class="toctext">2 . FRIDAY. [245-120]</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-2"><a href="#3_._SATURDAY._.5B246-119.5D_Trinity_Term_ends"><span class="tocnumber">1.6</span> <span class="toctext">3 . SATURDAY. [246-119] Trinity Term ends</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-2"><a href="#4._SUNDAY._12_after_Trinity_.5B247-118.5D"><span class="tocnumber">1.7</span> <span class="toctext">4. SUNDAY. 12 after Trinity [247-118]</span></a></li> </ul> </li> </ul> </div> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">AUGUST &amp; SEPTEMBER. - 8TH &amp; 9TH MONTHS. 1881.</span></h2> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">29. MONDAY. [241-124]</span></h3> <p>Finished cutting Oats on stumpy land, and hour after dinner. Then we drew in the Oats on knolls 4 good loads. They were cut on Tuesday last.</p> <p>This has been a very hot day. I think the hottest we have had this year. John Bravender got sunstruck &amp; had Doctor attending him. Bleeding with ice water applied to the head are some of the remedies used.</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">30. TUESDAY. [242-123]</span></h3> <p>Reaper came this morning about 8 oclock, &amp; finished and hour after dinner. This is a very good piece of oats the sheaves are strewn very thickly we have not got them all bnd &amp; scarcely 1/4 stooked up but it may be dry tomorrow This has been another hot day the earth as an oven &amp; the heavens as brass. The turnips are weather in great need of rain . Hope</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">31. WEDNESDAY. [243-122]</span></h3> <p>Finished tying up &amp; had it all stooked except 3 lands by dinnertime. This morning we had a fine breeze which freshened up so that stooking was difficult. &amp; has so fanned the fires through the country that we cannot see 1/2 a mile &amp; so thick that our eyes are sore. The air is hot like the breath of a furnace even though in motion. We drew in Oats between barn &amp; creek 4 loads. Father finished stooking Uncle William was fighting fire to day Dolphin's swamp all on fire. Crossway burning.</p> <p></p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">1. SEPTEMBER --THURSDAY. [244-121]</span></h3> <p>Put off load then cradling oats across creek &amp; a few drops fell before dinner. Stooked up what we had cut &amp; came home to dinner. Afternoon had a slight shower. Cleaned up barn floor &amp; started to thras oats for horses. Suppertime we had a very heavy shower water standing in pools. I had to got after cows tonight - had another heavy shower, the turnips look better already. &amp; the fires will be fixed up. Cleand up oats - 5 or 6 bus. Rain, hope realined.</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">2 . FRIDAY. [245-120]</span></h3> <p>Started to plough pea stubble it is a little better of the rain (about 3 in in. ) Ploughing till 10:30 oclock when J.McInnis came with a new center cut reaper made by Toronto Co. to let us see it working. Grain to wet so he will be back tomorrow. Afternoon Ploughing got a big piece turned over.</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">3 . SATURDAY. [246-119] Trinity Term ends</span></h3> <p>Ploughing till the grain was dry, then finished cradling across creek. Afternoon had reaper finishing oats. The new reaper works well knife driven on the old plow; rakes or by shaft. R. Coulter was in the field and offers the machine for $95 with 3 years to pay first payment Jan. 1883. Finished tying by moon light.</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">4. SUNDAY. 12 after Trinity [247-118]</span></h3> <p>At Sabbath School had 6 in class to day 14 altogether. Mr Currie's text today Romans 5 &amp; 9 Adam a type of the Saviour 1st Adam came directly from Gods hand the same true of the Messiah. 2nd Adam perfect in the beginning Made in the likeness of God. The Son was the express image of his Fathers person. 3rd The relation between Adam &amp; his wife the same as between Christ &amp; his Church. 4th Adam the federal head of human race All sinned &amp; fell in him Christ fulfilled the law for his people. In Adam all die --- Every type falls short of to antitype. The first Adam of the earthly earthy, the second the Lord from heaven. Paradise lost - Paradise regained No choice in our relation to the one. Believe &amp; live. We can choose another federal head. ----</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">1881.</span></h2> <p>5. MONDAY. [ 248 - 117] Drawing in Oats three loads from across creak and four from stumpy part of other oat field. 7 loads today such a day as this we have never seen since we came to Canada with smoke from bush fires. The high wind today has drawn them on we can scarcely see Duncan's barns for smoke and our eyes are painful . At 4 oclock it was almost dark the sun being clouded with the dance smoke many have been fighting fire today we have no doubt the fire about Keady</p> <p><br />6. TUESDAY. [ 249 - 116 ] Drawing in all day 7 loads off 3 acres big acres of course. but it was a good crop. The wind was not quite so high today or the smoke so dense. We expected to hear of yesterday and so we have Aunt Mary's barn was burned and the contents.They came thrashing in the barn forenoon had to take machine away just in time for it caught fire a few minutes after from sparks. The swamp close by was burning furiously Barn insured for $250 contents at $500. I left for there tonight on horseback.</p> <p><br />7. WEDNESDAY. [ 250 - 115 ] At Uncle Haverson's. What a desolation the fire has made their fences thrown down and partly burned The swamp nearly all burned down. Aunt Mary's place looks bare nothing but ashes for a full barn. The house is lonely without it but it is well that it was saved. Today the fire is quieter being in a sense burned out. I helped them to raise a new crib for well (as the are to {illegible} it) before I left plenty of water a comfort and necissity in their present state the contents of barn were Uncle Hs. They got two cattle killed on Monday by falling tree</p> <p><br />8. THURSDAY. [ 250- 114 ] Ploughing pea stubble all day cooler today. Ground hard and flies bad on horses. Can my inference be drawn.</p> <p>Willie hd mare shod. Got the scraper here from McKees gate &amp; started to level S.F. in front of house.</p> <p>I have got a severe cold by some cause or other</p> <p><br />9. FRIDAY. [ 251 - 113 ] Ploughing forenoon through offload then drawing in afternoon from across creek 4 good loads so the Harvest of 1881 is in the barn. Seed time &amp; harvest shall not cease. We have had a very pleasant harvest dry weather and the labour rendered lighter by the reaper we have succeeded well without a hired man. On the hole we have had a good crop. Cost of reaping 22 Acres $9.50</p> <p><br />10. SATURDAY. [ 252 - 112 ] Ploughing all day a day will finish it now. I don't remember of the flies ever being so bad on the horses as this afternoon bot &amp; black flies. Cloudy with a stiff breeze from the south. Willie and Father went picking up in fallow. I wonder if we will get in wheat in time in new land</p> <p><br />11. SUNDAY. 13 after Trinity [ 253 - 111 ]</p> <p>We were at the S.S. today again had 12 Scholars 4 in my class Mr Currie had for his text today II Kings 5th 1st to 14th Naaman the leper. Learn 1st might and fruition do not exempt us from the ills of life. 2nd Great &amp; important events often rise from trivial causes. 3rd The importance of the religious training of children. 4th True religion will make the possessor blessing wherever his lot may be cast. 5h We should not despise information from inferiors. 6th knowledge to be useful must be reduced to practice. Be ye doers of the word and not hearers only</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">1881.</span></h2> <p>. MONDAY. [ - ]</p> <p></p> <p>. TUESDAY. [ - ]</p> <p></p> <p>. WEDNESDAY. [ - ]</p> <p></p> <p>. THURSDAY. [ - ]</p> <p></p> <p>. FRIDAY. [ - ]</p> <p></p> <p>. SATURDAY. [ - ]</p> <p></p> <p>. SUNDAY. [ - ]</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">1881.</span></h2> <p>. MONDAY. []</p> <p></p> <p>. TUESDAY. []</p> <p></p> <p>. WEDNESDAY. []</p> <p></p> <p>. THURSDAY. []</p> <p></p> <p>. FRIDAY. []</p> <p></p> <p>. SATURDAY. []</p> <p></p> <p>. SUNDAY. []</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">1881.</span></h2> <p>. MONDAY. [ - ]</p> <p></p> <p>. TUESDAY. [ - ]</p> <p></p> <p>. WEDNESDAY. [ - ]</p> <p></p> <p>. THURSDAY. [ - ]</p> <p></p> <p>. FRIDAY. [ - ]</p> <p></p> <p>. SATURDAY. [ - ]</p> <p></p> <p>. SUNDAY. [ - ]</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">1881.</span></h2> <pre> {already done a few pages back} </pre> <p>5. MONDAY. [248 - 117 ] Drawing in Oats three loads from across Creek &amp; four from Stumpy part of other oat field. 7 loads today Such a day as this we have never seen since we came to Canada with smoke from bushfires the high wind today has drawn them on we can scarcely see Duncan's Barns for smoke and our eyes are painful at 4 it was almost dark the sun being clouded with the dance smoke many have been fighting fire today we have no doubt the fire about Keady</p> <p><br />6. TUESDAY. [ 249- 116 ] Drawing in all day seven loads off three acres big Acres of course but it was a good crop the wind was not quite so high today or the smoke so dance we expected to hear of yesterday and so we have Aunt Mary's barn was burned and the contents they came thrashing in the barn forenoon had to take machine away just in time for it caught fire a few minutes after from Sparks the swamp close by was burning furiously Barn insured for $250 contents at $500 I left for there tonight on Horseback</p> <p><br />7. WEDNESDAY. [250 -115 ] At Uncle Haverson's what a desolation the fire has made their fences thrown down and fully burned the swamp nearly all burned down Aunt Mary's place looks bear nothing but ashes for a full Barn the house is lonely without it but it is well that it was saved today the fire is quieter being in a sense burned out I helped them to raise a new crib for well as the are two legible it before I left plenty of water a comfort and {illegible} in their present State the contents of barn were uncle ho they got two cattle killed on Monday by falling tree</p> <p><br />8. THURSDAY. [251 -114 ] Ploughing forenoon through offload then drawing in afternoon from across Creek for good loads so the Harvest of 1881 is in the barn seed time and harvest shall not cease we have had a very pleasant Harvest dry weather and the labor rendered lightly by the reaper we have succeeded well without a Hired Man on the whole we have had a good crop cost of reaping 22 Acres $9.50</p> <p><br />9. FRIDAY. [252 -113 ]</p> <p></p> <p>10. SATURDAY. [ 253- 112] Ploughing all day a day will finish it now I don't remember of the Flies ever being so bad on the horses as this afternoon bought and black flies Cloudy with a stiff breeze from the south Willie and father went picking up in follow I wonder if we will get in wheat in time in new land</p> <p><br />11. SUNDAY. 13 after Trinity [ 254-111 ]</p> <p>We were at the SS today again had 12 Scholars for in my class Mr Currie had for his text today 2 Kings 5th 1st to 14th Naaman the leper learn first might and fruition do not exempt us from the ills of Life second Great and important events often rise from trivial causes third the importance of the religious training of children fourth True Religion will make the processor blessing wherever his lot may be cast fifth we shall not despise information from inferiors sex knowledge to be useful must be {illegible} to practice be ye doers of the word and not hears only</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">1881.</span></h2> <p>12. MONDAY. [255 - 110] Finished the field at dark tonight. Father sowed 2 bags and got over 2/3 of it. This is thiner than our usual seeding so we will see how it will do. Willie was picking up this forenoon &amp; coming home found the ewe we call Blackleg dead in the fence corner. We plucked off the wool and put her beneath the sod at noon. Her breathing has been laborious for more than a year &amp; I suppose grub in the head also -- Cloudy and slight showers just like fall</p> <p><br />13. TUESDAY. [256 - 109 ] I was harrowing until Father finished swwing then Willie harrowed till night. I was scraping in Garden got it pretty level now but it has taken quite a while. Evening I hung gate at barnyard to open into calves field to let horses to water.</p> <p>Bright blue sky today with big white clouds floating on a cool northern breeze</p> <p><br />14. WEDNESDAY. [ 257-108 ] Willie harrowing all day. I and father were digging stones and leveling in front of house. Afternoon had more picking stones off orchard scraping and removed parliament building to the shade of plum tree at the end of log house. Evening picked up a little in follow and lit f4 log heaps</p> <p><br />15. THURSDAY. [258 -107 ] Willie finished field at half past 10. Father &amp; I lighted a lot more heaps &amp; picked up. The wind got up very high from South East so the fence caught three or four times but we put it out. Got Orchard at back of house sown at dinner time &amp; I ganged it in. I was at fire evening. Willie harrowing ganging. The wind is still high but we have got a fine shower so I think we can go to bed</p> <p><br />16. FRIDAY. [259 -106 ] I was up looking at fire between 12 &amp; 1 as we have the equinoxial gale. The spark were being whirled along with every gust, but I thought nothing fresh had caught so I went to bed till 5. Still a very strong gale. Fire spread a little among old logs but fence did not catch. Logged up piece to keep fire from spreading among logs. Then took off 4 big stones at creekbed. Picking up all afternoon and finished it heavy rain at supper time and is still raining. Threw off last load of harvest tonight</p> <p><br />17. SATURDAY. [ 260-105 ] Rained last night &amp; off &amp; on all day today. Cleaned up barn floor had 1 1/2 bushel oats from drawing in. We were to cut up in follow but rain put us home. Thrashed 6 bus peas cleaned them up and put them in bin. Papers report terrible fires in Michigan sweeping towns &amp; villages and everything for miles. people taking refuge in the lake. Disastrous gale on Saturday last to shiping on our lakes.</p> <p><br />18. SUNDAY. 14 after Trinity [ 261 -104 ] We were at our S.S. 9 Scholars and all 4 in my class. The service in our church was conducted by Mr James Duncan from the Northwest. Text 11th Ch of Matt at the 28th 29th and 30th verse. Come unto me all ye that labor and our heavy laden and I will give you rest.</p> <p>The Church was full Mr Duncan being a general favourite before he left for the N.W. 9 years ago. He has since he left qualified himself for the ministry &amp; he's held appointments there but is home on account of sickness and is now so far restored.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">1881.</span></h2> <p>19. MONDAY. [262 - 103 ] Got remainder of S.F. round house sown and ganged in. Grass seed sown over as far as back of house and harrowed in. Called on C. Duncan he is give us half days logging tomorrow. Got bag flour from Uncle George this afternoon. Father and Willie fired all the log heaps. I cut up some evening &amp; fixed up little heaps. Warm day.</p> <p><br />20. TUESDAY. [263 - 102 ] Rolled in log heaps they had burned well, then we cut up with saw. 3 sawlogs &amp; a good few rail cuts. A. McFarland threshing peas afternoon he was logging with us We got a great amount of work done and well done. I think I will get plough started tomorrow if all well We have got a clear piece at this side of fallow -- Cool and cloudy.</p> <p><br />21. WEDNESDAY. [264 -101 ] Branded up a piece of fallow at this side and a long lower and then ploughing it ploughs well and appears to be fine rich soil &amp; the greater part of it has no stones. Father and Willie were picking up Had nine heaps burning tonight We had to take down 2 loads pea straw to log barn which is a great break just now. Quite a breeze tonight.</p> <p><br />22. THURSDAY. [265 - 100 ] Took down small load peastraw then at the plough. We rolled in heaps this morning the burned well many of them clean out. Arthur &amp; Willie cleaned up peas afternoon he had 34 bus I was plowing at C, Duncans for 1/2 day logging</p> <p>Warm sunny afternoon</p> <p>23. FRIDAY. [266 - 99] We had a great rain last night which will make things grow The grass is getting greener and the wheat is up. I had plow at shop got coulter laid &amp; set &amp; started to plough 1/2 past 8 &amp; t I ploughed till dark. Got a good piece turned over. Lighted 3 heaps tonight Father and Willie (Aunt Anne is here tonight) finished picking up tonight</p> <p><br />24. SATURDAY. [ 267- 98] Ploughing, rolling up heaps made one brand heap drew off some rail cuts. Willie had mare hitched up drawing small brands and roots. We had quite a rain last night again the heaps 3 in number &amp; some smaller ones looked rather damp but Father lighted them all &amp; they burned first rate. We heard tonight that our dear friend Frank Cathrae died of 4 day illness of yellow fever at Ber{illegible} He was here before he left 13th Spt so he has been there a year and has found a grave far from home and kindred Poor Frank</p> <p><br />25. SUNDAY. 15 after Trinity [268 - 97] We were at 12 Con. School house as usual. Mr Curries text today Gal 3rd &amp; 1st Notice first the great and important privilege of the Galatians. Not that they had actually witnessed the crucifixion but they had a crucified Saviour preached to them. They had not all the Gospels but they had some and one was sufficed &amp; they had the Gospel faithfully preached to them. They had also the Gospel set forth to them by the consistent walk of professors. The celebration of the Lord's Supper. The Galatians had all these yet they turned round to the elements of the law &amp; rejected the Gospel &amp; this is what called forth the expression foolish Gals.The same is true still.Believing in theory but not in practice. Hearers but not doers of the Word --</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">1881.</span></h2> <p>26. MONDAY. [269 -96 ] Branded up fallow one heap the last &amp; skidded 7 saw logs then ploughing till night. Willie picking roots with Fan afternoon thrashed a few oats.</p> <p>Had shower after dinner today. Ordered a pair of everyday boots from R.Thompson Keady $4.</p> <p><br />27. TUESDAY. [ 270-95 ] At Aunt Mary's bee Ploughing for fall wheat and drawing out dung. Cousin George is to work the farm now and this is the start. Rather a showery forenoon but turned out fine day.</p> <p>Arthur split 100 rails this afternoon for line fences between us and Ronald McLeod</p> <p><br />28. WEDNESDAY. [271 -94 ] Ploughing got through at 4 oclock Willie thrashed some oats this forenoon. Father sowed oats stubble with timothy as the spring sowing failed to catch owing to the dry season. Willie harrowed it in one stroke. g</p> <p>Got down load pea straw Arthur was thrashing this afternoon</p> <p><br />29. THURSDAY. [ 272- 93] Sowing new land got over it all by night double stroke which is all it will get. Father has more than 1/2 sown with timothy. Took down load straw at noon. Arthur finished all the peas on top of granary tonight There is a load of straw outside on wagon but it will be dry I think.</p> <p><br />30. FRIDAY. [273 - 92 ] Took down straw then shifted fence with wagon got nearly through 3 loads will finish afternoon Father fired stumps this forenoon &amp; the fire began to run from as there was a very high wind. We kept it from fence &amp; fired a stump to stump lot more to wind ward. Arthur cleaned up peas &amp; put them in bags for O.S. Market 28 1/2 bus. 62 1/2 bus all together Arthur has 6 bus one pck for his work</p> <p><br />1. OCTOBER -- SATURDAY. [ 274- 91] Drew remainder of rails for fence loged up a corner to let fence down to bush fence Afternoon Father sowed the other 1/2 of new land with Timothy also some of Oats stubble across creek. Got fence all built by night and horses shod.</p> <p><br />2. SUNDAY. 16 after Trinity [275 - 90 ] We were at our Sabbath school had fair attendance. Mr Currie's text today Romans 5th &amp; 20th. The Offence here mentioned Adam's sin the design of the introduction of the law in the economy of grace -- that the offence might abound {illegible} that it might bring out sin that it might be seen and known Law does not cause sin but rather reveals it to the character. Grace abounded: Triumphed over sin More powerful. Sin in provision by nature Grace the Victor -- More than sufficient. Also in regard to its fruits Sin robs of earthly blessing Grace bestows heavenly God &amp; humanity united in one person the fruit of Grace can sing a song to their deliverer in which the angels cannot join -----</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">1881.</span></h2> <p>3. MONDAY. [276 - 89 ] At O.S. market had 32 02/60 bus peas sold @ 74c $23.70 house 12.50 Miss B.5.00 Plough paid 50 Poke grass seed 80c Sundries 45 ==1.75 Balance on hand 4.44 That how the money goes Barley No 1 sells today at 80c wheat 1.25 oats 40c. Very warm day</p> <p><br />4. TUESDAY. [277 -88 ] Thrashing, did not do much forenoon horse power lost small key which had to be replaced. Afternoon thrashed well. I think there are about 60 bus spring wheat 130 oats &amp; 60 barley. Got through before sunset. Father finished grass seed sowing across creek. Very cold day</p> <p><br />5. WEDNESDAY. [278 -87 ] I was thrashing at Charlie Duncan's Willie was harrowing across Creek all day Father was burning stumps. Cold day</p> <p><br />6. THURSDAY. [279 -86 ] Hitched up wagon &amp; dug &amp; drew 5 loads sand for stone root house. It is splendid sand and easily got besides farthest knoll. Afternoon demolished part of old root house &amp; helped Father to fire stumps got them all going by night quite a line of fire. Willie was at Riley {illegible} show today evening at Uncle W's arranging about root house</p> <p><br />7. FRIDAY. [ 280-85 ] Taking down old root house. Willy finished harrowing across creek. We then drew away 3 loads manure that was round root house &amp; by 4 oclock afternoon we had it all down. We then cleared barn floor of barley chaff and cleaned up 4 bags chop 3 grist 8 bags S.W. for market got through at 9 P.M.</p> <p><br />8. SATURDAY. [281 - 84 ] We had thunder last night &amp; this morning with a rainy day clearing up about 3 oclock afternoon. Took over lime from driving shed to cow stable for grout. Got out remainder of sawdust grout by taking off outside board between cladding. Nailed it up and threw water and got 1/4 of the side of stable grouted.</p> <p><br />9. SUNDAY. 17 after Trinity [282 - 83 ]</p> <p>We were at our SS again had very good attendance &amp; pleasant day. Mr Currie's text today Luke 15th &amp; 17th The Prodigal Son had a pleasant home and kind Father but here we find him in a far country and in want. He makes a great discovery. I perish with hunger next plenty in his Father's house. He makes the resolution of which there are two kinds one caused by remorse the other by true repentence. {illegible} the spirit in which it was carried out turning to his Father. He left all behind. Hearty confession of sin. A deep sense of his own unworthiness True humility Make me as one -- still thy son. He arose and went to his Father The glorious results his Father was watching His father ran and kissed him did not allow him to finish his speech Clothed him Fed him. His father with him at the table.------</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">1881.</span></h2> <p>10. MONDAY. [283 - 82 ] Cold stormy day with a few flakes of snow. Started for O.S. with 11 bags S.W. {illegible} to grind &amp; 4 bags chop. Sold 8 bags at Mill @ 1.25 per bus Had 19 08/60 = 23.91. Bought 25 lbs 3 in nails 75c 12 lb Shingle nails 45c = 1.20. Beef 1.00 B. salt 80c Dinner 25 in all 3.25 Got home all right Clear frosty night</p> <p><br />11. TUESDAY. [284 - 81 ] Finished digging out foundation of root house forenoon Afternoon shifted lane to let us a long back of old barn straight down to gate. Then drew some stones for root house from old fence bottom at Orchard, &amp; some more from stonepiles in field. Paid boots to R Thompson $4. Had very hard frost this morning ground had quite a crust.</p> <p><br />12. WEDNESDAY. [285 -80 ] Rainy morning started to groute we have the half of one side done now. Afternoon about 3 oclock went to Uncle W's got his tools &amp; load of lime 20 bus @ 15c I was dark before we got home threw off load &amp; covered part of it for later use with sand.</p> <p><br />13. THURSDAY. [ 286-79 ] Took out all the sawdust soured some lime &amp; started to cut out boards along the end of stable just below beam so that roof may get in below.</p> <p>Uncle came afternoon and got a good piece done by night. Clear and cold .Barley down to 65c it was 80c a week ago</p> <p><br />14. FRIDAY. [ 287-78 ] Fine morning building the order of the day Mixing mortar drawing water wheeling stones. Willy was ploughing this afternoon learning by experience how to turn the stuborn gl{illegible} This has been a very pleasant day but is now raining</p> <p><br />15. SATURDAY. [288 -77 ] Rainy morning &amp; rained till 2 oclock Grouting stable afternoon drawing stone for building Evening hunting a lad to ploough but was not successful we should have looked out sooner Procrasting Too busy So on Go to bed</p> <p><br />16. SUNDAY. [ 289 - 76 ] We were at our SS fine day and good afternoon. The text today Jer. 9:23rd &amp; 24th with special reference to the last verse. Man worships something either the true or false gods. The Triune God of this world Wisdom, Might, Riches, we are to avoid glorying in these but rather (24 verse) to glory in understanding and knowing the true God. Notice first understanding that is hearing with the ear and having intellectual knowledge of the letter of Salvation will be to our condemnation if we do not know him practically experimentally spectacularly. The latter killeth Instance Columbus Theory of a western continent gave him no rest the fact underlying the theory convinced him of success. many accented to Col {illegible} but it did not move them. We must be moved to action. This is the knowledge to be gloried in. We have also to know him in a particular way. Not as the Creator but as he that exercises loving kindness towards man as manifested by his saving grace. And judgment His children rejoice in this Leaving the Judgment of their persecutors to him. Righteousness. Righteous in his loving kindness. With his stripes we are healed. Righteous in judgment always right. He delights in all these. Reasons why we should Glory Its intrinsic value, no knowledge like it, God's delightful character. It will never leave us The possessors supremely happy.---</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">1881.</span></h2> <p>17. MONDAY. [290 - 75 ] Rainy morning mended some of the harness then grouting till night. It has rained all day &amp; this afternoon it rained very heavy thunder showers.</p> <p>Our root house floor is not very wet &amp; I hope it may not.</p> <p><br />18. TUESDAY. [291 - 74 ] Drizzly morning. Grouting till noon we have an end &amp; a 1/2 to do now. The north end will have the grout between inside boards and stonewall of root house. Afternoon shifted some oats and took 20 stooks to Mr Currie. We then drew 3 loads sand &amp; 2 loads gravel for grouting north end. Dry afternoon</p> <p><br />19. WEDNESDAY. [292 -73 ] Got up early &amp; fixed up for killing pig. Got him hung up by 9 oclock then ploughing till dinnertime. Uncle was here in the morning Wilie was ploughing for turnips next year in the afternoon Father and I with mason. Fine Dry day</p> <p><br />20. THURSDAY. [293 - 72 ] Had some rain early this morning but has cleared off and we had a dry day. Willy was ploughing all day. I &amp; Father were tending the mason. Breaking stone drawing Stone getting as many in as will keep him going tomorrow Had Thanksgiving service this evening in our Church The text was in Psalm 63rd &amp; 7th</p> <p><br />21. FRIDAY. [294 - 71] Dry Frosty morning got half of potatoes ploughed out Willie was plowing Got home a load of potatoes into pit Uncle has got up a good piece today. We had preparitory service to Communion in our church today Text Exodus 32nd &amp; 26th who is on the Lord's side.</p> <p>Beautiful day with bright prospects for tomorrow</p> <p><br />22. SATURDAY. [ 295-70 ] The promise of a fine day as we thought brought a rainy morning. It cleared a little and ploughing &amp; building were started but were soon stopped by rain. I then started to mend travis in cow stable. At church at 1/2 past 10. Mr Mackenzie Kilsyth preached from Acts 26th &amp; 29th a good plain and simple sermon rained all afternoon finished travis &amp; got in one box of groute.</p> <p><br />23. SUNDAY. 19 after Trinity [296 - 69 ]</p> <p>Rainy day. This being our communion Sabbath we were not at our S.S. We had Mr Currie this year Text Job 19 &amp; 25 Notice first Job's Redeemer. Jesus a living Redeemer He had not the knowledge of the facts connected with his life as we have but his faith took all the faster hold of his person. 2nd consider the redemption here implied. Job felt that he had been in bondage but was now redeemed and not with corruptible things the price of redemption the life of Gods dear Son to whom was the price paid. To Satan no we were never his by right but to eternal justice. Notice next what was he redeemed from First from the guilt and power of sin Can one break off from the sin he loves No He is helpless but trusting in Jesus he can. Redeemed from the demands of the law. The second Adam took the place of the first &amp; kept the law which we had broken. Also from the power of Satan. Next Job's profession My Redeemer his own Second I know No false assurance There is fully awareness &amp; there is full assurance &amp; affliction often brings out and shows on what we are leaning. He knew also that his Redeemer liveth now and forever &amp; although worms consumed his body yet in his flesh he would see God Glorious hope --</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>OCTOBER. 10th Month == 1881. ==</p> <p>24. MONDAY. [297 - 68] Wet raining. Shifted stove up to front kitchen Willie at plow all day. We were all at Thanksgiving service Mr Currie preached from the text I Cor. 15th &amp; 57th. Notice first the victory next the giver of that victory Jesus Christ the victor. 2nd What are we victors over Death &amp; sin Reasons for gratitude The greatness of the gift to us &amp; us so unworthy. The greatness of the law if he had not given us the victory Eternal death. also worse than helpless. Afternoon uncle building &amp; drew small stones and put them beside wall then {illegible} in the banking up over them.</p> <p><br />25. TUESDAY. [298 -67 ] Breaking and drawing Stones evening brought home 8 bus more lime &amp; 3 tressels of scaffold from Uncle's. Uncle was building and Father mortar man. Willie was at Chesley with Mr Murray's cow I think we will get to the potatoes tomorrow if all well</p> <p>Cold &amp; clear at bedtime</p> <p><br />26. WEDNESDAY. [299 -66 ] Hard frost this morning I ploughed awhile then turned out potatoes Got them up &amp; harrowed &amp; all home into the pit &amp; covered with earth at night Uncle has north wall all the height now. It has been very frosty in the shade all day the mortar freezing on the wall. Willie was home here at 4 oclock full of Chesley &amp; surroundings The new railway has a splendid iron bridge there now Frosty to night.</p> <p><br />27. THURSDAY. [300 - 65 ] Got up scaffold then drawing stones &amp; grouting between stonewall and stable. Ann pulled mangolds got them into pit on field 5 loads &amp; covered with straw. Uncle got a great piece done. Evening had waggon at Uncle's and got end rafters for roothouse Willie was ploughing A great amount of work has been done today &amp; it has been a beautiful day.</p> <p><br />28. FRIDAY. [ 301- 64 ] Ploughed furrow away from the carrots as Ann and {illegible} are to pull them Brought home a load of sand drew stones got rafter on east end Afternoon got load of gravel for grout put in one boxfull then home carrots into pit and covered with straw. East end &amp; 2 sides of root house are finished now so we will finish stone work tomorrow if dry &amp; all well. Been a fine day but looks like rain.</p> <p><br />29. SATURDAY. [ 302 - 63] Rainy morning. Cleared off at 9 oclock Uncle finished building &amp; all the pointing except an hours work Willie was ploughing afternoon. I was tending mason. Took him home evening.</p> <p><br />30. SUNDAY. 20 after Trinity [ 301- 62] We were at S.S. again had few Scholars dry day. The text today Gal 5 &amp; 16th The spirit here spoken of the third person of the Trinity Spoken of in God's word as Spirit of God. The spirit of Christ he came to do Christ's work. The comforter (beautiful title) who will bring all things to your remembrance &amp; surround mysterys with a halo of light &amp; glory The Acts of the Apostles known by the early Church as the Acts of the Holy Ghost. The author of regeneration in the {illegible} He convinces of sin of righteousness &amp; of judgment The Author of Sanctification The sin against the Holy Ghost Instance the Jew said Jesus was under the influence of the Prince of Devils when he cast out devils Thus they rejected the Holy Spirit so they had no Spirit to strive with them therefore left to their fate</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>== 1881. == 31 &amp; 30 Days OCTOBER &amp; NOVEMBER</p> <p>31. MONDAY. [ 304-61 ] Went to bush and skidded 2 logs 13 ft and length for rafters to roothouse. Got Duncan's trucks &amp; took them to Kilsyth sawmill brought home 9 bunches shingles &amp; feet lumber for sheeting Ann and Willie pulled 12 drills of turnips &amp; cleaned 14 bags barley.</p> <p>Very fine day.</p> <p>1. NOVEMBER -- TUESDAY. [ 305-60 ] At O.S. market had 14 bags barley 35 34/48 bus @ 85c $30.35 Good price. Bought oil 25c rope 45c Got meal 1.00 Sundries 70 $2.40 in all Brought home load sawdust for root house from Kilsyth. Beautiful day &amp; roads pretty dry. 20 drills turnips pulled today. Mr Currie was presented tonight with a Buffalo Robe by members of the Y.P.C.A.</p> <p><br />2. WEDNESDAY. 306[ -59 ] Opened pit with plough. Had Jack Sinclair filling &amp; little Bob so we got in 12 loads into pit in field 1 in stable 4 in pit beside barn 17 in all. Ann, Willie and Father have pulled the 1/2 of the field. This has been a very fine day the turnips were dry &amp; clean &amp; I am glad we were able to take the good of it</p> <p><br />3. THURSDAY. [ 307- 58] Showery morning. Finished the grouting of cow stable &amp; cleaned it all out &amp; fixed ropes. Threw off the 17th load into pit. Afternoon hung new gate at road. then helping W. Oliver to kill a big pig Evening tied in the two heifers we are to sell at Xmas &amp; the cows as we have had some showers of snow today</p> <p><br />4. FRIDAY. [ 308- 57 ] Ground white with 5 in snow Got in cattle sheep &amp; pigs Snowing thickly all forenoon. Got pigs into old hen house we have three to fatten. Pork is selling at 7.50 for {illegible} &amp; peas at 73c per bus</p> <p>Afternoon covered mangold pits with earth. Quite a wintery aspect today</p> <p><br />5. SATURDAY. [309 -56 ] Feeding cattle has begun again &amp; we will have it for 6 months. Covering pits was the order of the day Shoveled off snow put on pea straw &amp; earth Wraught hard &amp; got 17 loads covered by night I suppose about 12 loads of pit. We made them shallow in pit so as to prevent heating which accounts fro the great length. I rained &amp; snowed all day so we were pretty wet, but it is something to have them covered.</p> <p><br />6. SUNDAY. 21 after Trinity [310 -55 ] We have given up our S.S. for winter months. Our text today Heb 1st &amp; 14th Notice that there are other intelligent beings in God's universe beside us We may believe in angels but do not realize the fact as we ought. 1st There nature and character. God's messengers &amp; as such before the Scriptures were given to man were seen in bodily form. They are spirits not encumbered with flesh and blood. Spirits pure &amp; simple Full of knowledge yet it is limited They excel in strength Egypts first born. Sernacheribs army Removing the stone from the sepulcher Peter in prison. Swiftness probably with the victory of thought. They possess moral excellency exalted goodness. Thy will be done -- They rejoice when will be done they rejoice when one sinner returns. Innumerable. They are of different ranks. They never reason why. Ministering spirits of God's appointment sure of their appointment no doubts. Our duty what falls to our hand do it for Gods glory The {illegible} of their service Objects of their service He is of salvation what is the nature of their administrations. Instructors, Deliverers, Comforters They will be busy on the great day They attend the Death bed of The Heirs of Salvation.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>NOVEMBER. --11th Month == 1881. ==</p> <p>7. MONDAY. [ 311- 54] Finished grouting between stonewall &amp; stable Willie covered carrot pit. Got home a load of sand and another load of turnips into stable. Afternoon went to Kilsyth for a load of sawdust. Ann &amp; Willie were at turnips pulled 12 drills The snow has gone very fast today nearly all gone. &amp; I hope it will be long or it comes back. Hurray for turnips</p> <p>8. TUESDAY. [ 312-53 ] Fine morning got pit ready &amp; Bob &amp; I brought home 10 loads. Part of roes were put into furrows which I opened in the morning &amp; closed in evening. I think they contain 5 loads. Went twice round the furrow when coming in we will see how they keep. The pullers have left 22 drills to night so they will finish tomorrow if all well.</p> <p>9. WEDNESDAY. [ 313-52 ] Fixed up pit at home &amp; got home 6 loads forenoon had Jack Sinclair with us. Afternoon made pit on top of knoll and another on the end of potato land. Got in 10 loads in them &amp; one home at night. We will take these pits into roothouse when we have it roofed. The pullers finished at 4 oclock. Cold wind today had a great amount of rain last night. Good days work done today</p> <p>10. THURSDAY. [314 - 51 ] Had several Showers of snow this morning but cleared up a fine day but cold. Took straw to pits then drew the remainder of turnips into pit. 9 loads &amp; one load home into stable. Afternoon took in load into stable then covering pits. Father trimmed up &amp; covered with straw three long pits today &amp; Willie &amp; I covered the north side of these three with earth Great days work --</p> <p><br />11. FRIDAY. [315 -50 ] Willie covered pits &amp; I ploughed a piece more for turnips &amp; 3 lands afternoon of barley stubble for oats next year. Took home a load of turnips off field into driving shed as there are signs of a storm. This has been a very fine day. Probably "The last Rose of Summer."</p> <p><br />12. SATURDAY. [316 -49 ] Rainy morning &amp; rain till noon. I made two halters of rope for mare and Prince. Afternoon fixing church chimneys. Evening at Kilsyth about rafters they will be cut on Wednesday. Blustery evening with showers of hail. Paid Gilles for boots 2.50 Harvest gloves 75c Ws Stone 10 3.35 Thomson for Willie boots 4.00 Jameson for two coats paint for gate 50c</p> <p><br />13. SUNDAY. 22 after Trinity. [317 - 48] Mr Currie's text today Gal 5th &amp; 16th. First what is implied by walking in or by the Spirit. Walking implies life but it also implies more. Conscious activity the Seas motion unconscious yet very active. We must also walk in the right direction. It must be progressive activity. There is a tendency to a certain routine of duties but no progress which cannot be walking in the spirit. How are we to walk in the spirit by walking according to the written word Also by yielding to the striving of God's Spirit Notice next the Grand results Free from fulfiling the lust of the flesh. --</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>== 1881. == 30 Days NOVEMBER</p> <p>14. MONDAY. [ 318- 47] Snowy morning. Cleaned up grist 3 bags wheat 4 1/2 chop. Then took in 13 pills of potatoes &amp; covered up pit for winter. Afternoon finished pit &amp; built cedar fence beside fall wheat which was blown down. Finished grouting by putting on board higher than stone wall to let grout up to top under beam. Snow all gone at noon but we have had more showers this evening</p> <p><br />15. TUESDAY. [319 -46 ] Last night was very stormy we have 5 in snow &amp; cold. Shifted oats off peas &amp; thrashed 4 small floorfulls. This has been more of a winters day than we have had yet but I hope it may go away yet so that we may get root house fixed off. This world is full of care &amp; trouble whither you get it single or double</p> <p><br />16. WEDNESDAY. [320 -45 ] Went to Kilsyth sawmill for rafters had 10 of them 2 X 9 two scantling 3x4 &amp; some boards beside in all 300 feet which cost 75c Paid the Shingles and lumber I got before 2000 1/4 3.94 1.75 per 1000 180 ft lumber 1.06 in all 5.75 Had fair roads snow soft &amp; going a little Afternoon framed rafters in barn we had a few drops rain. I hope it will be soft tomorrow</p> <p><br />17. THURSDAY. [321 -44 ] Fine soft morning snow all gone. Got rafters on the walls. Scaffold down and drain dug round the floor &amp; gravel hauled and filled into it. Home load of turnips out of field. Afternoon placed rafters and put outside sheeting on 3 feet up &amp; inside sheeting to carry sawdust 4 feet. Then cut plank &amp; lumber for spout to take in turnips. Evening made spout in back kitchen &amp; a couplative conjunction</p> <p><br />18. FRIDAY. [322 -43 ] Rainy night but dry day. Got spout up &amp; into position. Finished under sheeting at 3 oclock then got sawdust grout in all over roof 5 in deep in sawdust over that again 1/3 of roof is ready for shingles. Uncle was here and finished pointing &amp; beam filling so we have been very fortunate in having such a day &amp; in being able to get the good of it. We have the roof all covered with boards laped over each other in case of rain, but I think it will be dry.</p> <p><br />19. SATURDAY. [ 323-42 ] Had a few flakes of snow this morning. Went to Uncle Williams for a piece of pine to put under shingles at spout. Brought home load of sawdust with me from Maxwell's. Afternoon got in sawdust &amp; on sheeting 5 feet of 1/2 of roof to do yet with sawdust Had on 4 courses of shingles at night then took in 1 load turnips which was the first load for the new house.</p> <p><br />20. SUNDAY. 23 after Trinity. [324 - 41 ] Mr Currie text Gal 4th, 4th &amp; 5th Notice first the time the Savior came into the world The fullness of time. Why did he not come sooner why so many dark ages. Had he come immediately after the fall man would not have had time to see sin and it's bitter fruit No time to foretell the event No expecting longing, looking, praying and hoping for and believing in the promised Messiah There was a regular fitness in the world at this time the Temple of Jannis at Rome was closed there being no war in the world The Jews in their wanderings carried their Bibles with them &amp; spread the knowledge of the true God. Paul went where he found Jews and then he found a synagogue &amp; people ready to hear. The world was sick of itself and finding its own power against sin and ignorance unavailing. The {illegible} expected him. Next the manner in which he came Sent forth from heaven presupposes his previous existence before he was sent Made or born of a woman stated at the time of the fall. Having existed previously he had to come in some manner. Under the law. All creatures &amp; the universe under law. The Son of God above law, but placed himself under the law for a definite reason. To redeem them which were under the law so that his Father might receive us as sons.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>NOVEMBER. 11th Month. == 1881. ==</p> <p>21. MONDAY. [ 325- 40] Went for another load of Sawdust Afternoon finished sawdust and sheeting &amp; had the half shingled by night</p> <p>Snowy and cold.</p> <p><br />22. TUESDAY. [326 -39 ] Shingling all day had it finished except the 3 last courses which will go under the beam &amp; will be laid in mortar. Uncle Haverson &amp; Mr Thom came here today. Mr Thom will leave on Thursday for Annan.</p> <p><br />23. WEDNESDAY. [327 -38 ] Took in 3 loads turnips into roothouse Afternoon thrashing at R. McLeod's Willie thrashing peas &amp; feeding.</p> <p>Very cold day and thick showers of snow</p> <p><br />24. THURSDAY. [328 - 37 ] Threshing at R. McLeod's all day Very cold day Mr Thom left today.</p> <p><br />25. FRIDAY. [ 329- 36] At Tara Mills 3 bags grist 4 1/2 chopp. Paid Bruce for Clover turnip and other seeds 4.43 &amp; 7c for glycerin A. Kerr for 28 bus lime @ 25c per bus 4.20 3 lbs Rope 40c Had sleigh out very storm day sleighing rather rough Hem steeples replaced 40c</p> <p><br />26. SATURDAY. [ 330 - 35 ] A little soft to day so we were filling the root house Got the pit on the hill into the root house 11 loads. We think there was about 2 loads in before &amp; now it is about 1/2 full.</p> <p><br />27. SUNDAY. 1st in Advent [331 - 34 ] Mr Currie's text today I Kings 18th &amp; 21st To whom was this addressed to the Heathen No they were decided. To {illegible} No for they professed to be decided. But to these who knew the true God yet {illegible} sin kept them from deciding. Notice how condescending God is The text expressed in the spirit of Come let us reason together. I forgot my pencil today</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>== 1881. == 30 &amp; 31 DAYS NOVEMBER &amp; DECEMBER.</p> <p>28. MONDAY. [ 332 - 33] At Uncle Williams thrashing. The thrashing went well, ran steady all day. Beautiful winters day and good sleighing</p> <p><br />29. TUESDAY. [333 - 32 ] Thawing so our sleighing is going. Drawing in turnips and a very pleasant day for the work. Got in remainder of largest pit in Orchard 10 loads so there will be about 22 loads in it now &amp; it would hold more yet.</p> <p>I hope we will now have some rest as far as drawing in turnips is concerned The rest of the laboring man is sweet --</p> <p><br />30. WEDNESDAY. [334 -31 ] Snow all gone &amp; quite a mess this morning. We were fixing root house roof putting shingles on under beam of stable. Filled space with mortar then drove the shingles up amongst it. We put on 3 courses shingled top of spout &amp; put zinc on each side of it This has been a fine mild day &amp; suited our work well.</p> <p><br />1. DECEMBER -- THURSDAY. [335 - 30 ] The first day of the last month. Time's ever on the wing. Gather up lumber round root house ( &amp; making order where chaos was before then) banked up both ends and a little alongside with the earth which came out of foundation Afternoon shut up the top of mangold pit put sawdust in spout of root house cleaned 3 bus peas Willie thrashed today &amp; plastered some cracks in the horse stable to use up some left mortar. Evening mended ceiling of kitchen which came down. Father made plaster today {illegible} two</p> <p><br />2. FRIDAY. [336 - 29 ] Plastered up some more cracks in stable had one bucket full of mortar. Took in potatoes one barrel and roothouse 8 pails in garrett. Afternoon took home some balsam trees Father &amp; Willie lifted at beavermeadow to plant at roadside. Then put 5 loads manure on garden patch and ploughed it in. Father planted the balsams</p> <p>Fine Fresh day</p> <p><br />3. SATURDAY. [337 - 28] Ploughed land of sod as garden was too smal then drew stones for watering place 5 loads which will make it all right I think. Afternoon split wood &amp; banked up house wheeling the earth from the old barn. Fine fresh day Willie was thrashing peas.</p> <p><br />4. SUNDAY. 2 in Advent. [338 -27 ] Mr Currie's text to day Romans 5th &amp; 8th The last thing you can get the natural man to believe is That God loves him. Notice first the objects of God's love Unworthy you unworthy me. God loved us in our sin not on account of it but notwithstanding. Found impatient sinners waiting &amp; willing to pardon &amp; provided a Saviour. Notice next the proof God has given of his love The gift of his dear Son . Men will never get another &amp; this is sufficient. The text says he died for us willingly died in our room &amp; stead. None of God's creatures could have taken our place, nor manifested his great love. God himself sacrificed for us</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>DECEMBER. -- 12th MONTH == 1881. ==</p> <p>5. MONDAY. [ 339-26 ] Ploughing spring wheat stubble all day had Fan &amp; Prince as Brisk is lame but I think will soon be all right Got a good piece turned over. I can finish it tomorrow forenoon health and weather permitting. Willie was thrashing peas.</p> <p><br />6. TUESDAY. [340 -25 ] Ploughing all day. Got stubble finished at noon. I had to fix cattle at noon alone as Willie was at school today. Ploughing afternoon stumpy part of oat stubble it ploughs pretty well. I think we will sow it with oats &amp; grass seeds &amp; leave it or stumps come out. I measured our 2 Xmas cattle 1 6 ft the other Dotty 5 ft 10 in. $70 Time will tell</p> <p><br />7. WEDNESDAY. [341 -24 ] At S. Carr's thrashing very stormy He has got up a good new house this year &amp; is nearly finished</p> <p><br />8. THURSDAY. [ 342- 23] Thrashing peas all day 5 bushels also some other chores &amp; fixing cattle which is always under{illegible} Plastering evening</p> <p><br />9. FRIDAY. [343 - 22] Started to put up two new stalls and cowstable got one nearly finished down part of pig pen which was in the way &amp; tie poles home from bush.</p> <p><br />10. SATURDAY. [ 344- 21] Forenoon at manger of two stalls made afternoon put up other stall finished tie ropes &amp; poles Got calves tied in next roothouse &amp; year olds into new stable very busy day. Tied cattle with lantern Sold our two fat heifers for $65 to Wilson. Chatsworth</p> <p><br />11. SUNDAY. [345 -20 ] Our Minister being absent we had Mr D. Ross His subject was the different walks mention in Eph. First Eph 2 &amp; 2 Walking according to the course of this world. 11 verse Walk in them good work 4th Ch 1st verse Walk worthy of the vocation where with ye are called. 17th verse Walk not as other Gentiles Walk 5 Ch 2nd Walk in love &amp; 15th verse Walk circumspectly not as fools but as wise</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>== 1881. == 31 days DECEMBER.</p> <p>12. MONDAY. [346 - 19] Took home Uncle W's trusels &amp; returned bag of flour to Uncle G Afternoon got wheelbarrow repaired</p> <p>Snow all gone once more</p> <p><br />13. TUESDAY. [347 -18 ] At Chatsworth with heifers. Got there at noon. Weighed them one weighed 950 the other Dotty 840 they weighed more than I expected 1800 a@4c per lb $72. I wish we had weigh scales at Keady Rained all day had waterproof coat got ride home except 2 miles 10 minutes to 11 showers on the window pane.</p> <p><br />14. WEDNESDAY. [ 348- 17] Got Mr. Duncan's kettle here set up started fire &amp; carried water G.H. came down to give us a hand. We got on very well 3 pigs 2 very good pork &amp; the other slightly poor We are to keep one of the best for summer pork.</p> <p><br />15. THURSDAY. [ 349- 16] At O. Sound market had 8 bags of oats (cleaned up this morning) 2 pigs &amp; 6 Ducks. Sold oats at 42c per bus pork at 7 per 100 ducks 1.30. 24 4/34 Oats $10.12 Pork 488 lbs $34.16 Oatmeal &amp; sundries $2.28 House $10.00 Cochrane for 5 cows in calf 5.00 Devon's one saw in Pig 1.00 Father bought 2 steers at Alex Hall's sale $28 payable 12 months hence</p> <p><br />16. FRIDAY. [350 -15 ] Threshing at Wesley Oliver's cold windy day</p> <p><br />17. SATURDAY. [351 -14 ] Put up tie pole tied up new steers. Then payed Gillis 4.84 Thomson Shoemaker for a pair of calfskin boots 5.00 T Atkins for digging post holes 3.50 James McInnes for reaping 22 Acres 9.50 J. Thomson for 1/2 days work 50c Thats the way the money goes Let it go</p> <p>Afternoon took home 2 loads wood with waggon (no snow) down load pea straw to log barn and small load to Miss Welch.</p> <p><br />18. SUNDAY. 4th in Advent [352 -13 ] Isaiah 55 Ch. Ho everyone that thirsteth Etc Notice first the parties invited or rather one party under several names The thirsty Thirsty for riches worldly pleasures power &amp; knowledge a curse, thirst for God and knowledge of him the right thirst &amp; He that hath no money the poor in spirit The wretched &amp; miserable &amp; poor &amp; blind &amp; naked The hungry also To those who feel their need &amp; them only. Next the fast Water Wine &amp; Milk Water for the thirsty. This wine has in it and everlasting blessing. Milk spiritual food for young Christians what a glorious invitation to those who know their condition The terms First Come, leave all false Good 2nd Buy Christ bought it for you accept it. 3rd Eat, we must partake.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>DECEMBER. 12th MONTH == 1881. ==</p> <p>19. MONDAY. [ 353- 12 ] Got Brisk shod 2 new shoes. &amp; piece of old iron &amp; plough beam straighened to fix up his manger with. Fixed manger with it when I came home.</p> <p>Afternoon cleaned out pig pen &amp; fixed roof</p> <p>Evening paid Hamilton $12.75 Ballance on townline chopping</p> <p>Very dark night frost coming out of ground. A brillian light seen to N.N.E. some building burning</p> <p>20. TUESDAY. [354 - 11] Cleaned up 14 bags Oats for O.S. on Thursday as Miss Bella is coming home. Afternoon pulled 4 drills turnips which was left at fence side &amp; took them home to roothouse 2 half loads Will do well with store cattle</p> <p>Today has been a very fine day a day one could hardly expect in middle of a Canadian winter. Like the winter days of Auld Lang Syne</p> <p><br />21. WEDNESDAY. [355 -10 ] Cleaned &amp; oiled the turnip cutter then tried the plough in piece of new land went pretty well. Afternoon ploughed till G. Haverson came over to me. He came down for turnip Straw cutter. Got load on to waggon for tomorrow. Rain tonight</p> <p><br />22. THURSDAY. [ 356-9 ] Very rainy morning waited a long time for day light then fed the cattle turnips. Faired a little started for O.S. Sold 2 bags on the way for 6 bus at 42c = 2.50. 12 bags on Market 36 bus 27/34 lbs @ 42c $15.45.= 17.95. Spent 1.26. Got Miss Bella at Station. The G. Trunk bought the narrow gauge road &amp; has widened it &amp; put on their rolling stocks powerful locomotives making Toronto in 6 hours. Turned out fine day but cloudy, roads soft.</p> <p><br />23. FRIDAY. [357 - 8 ] Ploughing all day, stumpy piece beside turnip land. By night the frost was getting rather hard. Two or three hours will finish it now</p> <p><br />24. SATURDAY. [358 - 7 ] Thrashing peas two floors with flail Afternoon 3 with horses. We had a lamb died to day has been sick for four days. I think the ram must have hurt it. Did not get the peas cleaned up</p> <p><br />25. SUNDAY. Christmas Day. [359 - 6] Our text today I Sm. 12 &amp; 24. Samuel here would have the people consider the past &amp; it would well for us at the end of the year to look back. How much we have to be thankful for. The Bible in our hands. The Gospel preached Light all around &amp; the support of Christians their help &amp; encouragement to witness for Christ. Oh how much to be thankful for. Therefore let us fear the Lord. Filial fear, honour &amp; obedience. The fear of the Lord the beginning of wisdom. Then serve him in truth. Many would serve him but not in truth like Ananias &amp; Sapphira. If not in truth it is no service. And we must serve with all our heart. Take our hearts Lord for we cannot give them to the keep them for we cannot keep them for Thee.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">1881.</span></h2> <p>26. MONDAY. [360 -5 ]</p> <p>Cleaned up some peas 10 bus I think Splitting wood &amp; other chores. Afternoon at the Brown's he is getting better</p> <p>Fine moon lit night and pleasant walking</p> <p>27. TUESDAY. [ 361- 4 ]</p> <p>Thrashing peas 4 floors took all day but they thrashed well &amp; I think there will be a good four bushels.</p> <p>28. WEDNESDAY. [362 -3 ] School meeting day. I was there till one oclock great wrangeling over $25 given to S,S, No 4. Bains on Jushe. Afternoon took Miss B. up to Marmion with waggon. Ground soft &amp; no snow. Strange weather.</p> <p>Paid James Atchion 75 cents for help in haying. Paid taxes $37.38</p> <p><br />29. THURSDAY. [363 - 2] Went up to Uncle Havenson's on a visit. At their annual tea meeting at night had good time.</p> <p>Splendid Music. Tame speeches Good cakes &amp; tea but no sleighing. They realized between $60 - $70.</p> <p><br />30. FRIDAY. [364 - 1] Came home forenoon ground white this morning with a little frost on the ground. Afternoon drew home 4 loads wood with sleigh. Snowing to night. I hope we may have sleighing for New Years day.</p> <p><br />31. SATURDAY. [ 365. ]</p> <p>Hitched up to draw wood for Mr. Currie but roads were very rough took loan loud of our own until the loads get little. We had quite a lit of snow this morning &amp; has snowed more on less all day. Bob &amp; Willie took in barrel potatoes &amp; split lot of wood. I was thrashing peas afternoon. Made halter &amp; tied colt into stall he was quiet. led him to water at night. I guess he will miss his mothers milk to night.</p> <p>So we have reached the end of another year, &amp; we feel that we have been in the hand of Him who does all things well. we cannot, therefore, but trust him for the untried future, for it is all in His hand.</p> <p>During the past year all our work has gone smoothly we had no trouble with bush fires which are very prevelant. the harvest very pleasant and winter snow found us with a good store root house. As to health, I have not been a day in bed that I remembere. 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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>James A Cameron 30th of Aug 1857</p> <p>Sunday 31st Cutting oats Began the pease</p> <p>1st of September 1857 Finished the cutting the pease</p> <p>2nd Charlie Tupper here I went to Christies &amp; Fraser Mary went to Thomas Munroe her And Ellen cutting oats</p> <p>4th Ellen to BlackBerries cutting oats Mostly stack of Pease Tom sick</p> <p>5th Finished the stack of pease</p> <p>{overwritten in lighter writing, possibly different writer}</p> <p>First {illegible} 4-5</p> <p>Letter for And Paper 3</p> <p>{illegible} 10 1/2</p> <p>{illegible} Another</p> <p>Paying for the ca{illegible) 1/3 Donald {illegible} got them</p> <p>Postage on Letter &amp; Ticket going away 10-</p> <p>______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________</p> <p>{illegible} March Bought of A Summers S D</p> <p>{illegible} 1857 to PyCl of P {illegible}nting /10s 5/10 0 .. 5.. 10</p> <p>{illegible} of {illegible}ay to 5 1/2 yds of Cloth St 9 1/2 5 5 1/2 ... 0... 3...5 1/2</p> <p>{illegible} of May to 1 Coat 12/ or 12/6 -----12..6</p> <p>{illegible} of June to {illegible} 1 1/2 8 1/2 --- {blotted out}</p> <p>4th of June to 1 Coat 28/5 Paid this all 1..8..5</p> <p>3 Dollars and Cash Paid all this 15-</p> <p>5 lbs of Wool Paid this up to the 12th {illegible}</p> <p>{illegible} th of September to 5 Dollars of September 1857 {illegible} 5</p> <p>{illegible} lb of Shot {illegible} Paid</p> <p>Mr James Cameron F of W</p> <p>______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________</p> <p>5th at night, arcy McDonald Scraped got {illegible} Canoe to can {illegible} Putting in oats</p> <p>Sunday the 6th Hugh Ann &amp; Big {illegible}il from Donald Farquhars here</p> <p>7th cutting Oats Sandy here &amp; Shields Christie &amp; Suschere {illegible} went to Lancaster for Granys Bundle</p> <p>8th August Ellen {illegible}ed to McDougalls {illegible} Cradling Wheat Putting in oats</p> <p>10th Bound Wheat</p> <p>11th at Wheat Mr Hillard the Light House men {illegible} for sticks the Wheat got Wet Suse here they were here tried the Double Barreled Gun a First {illegible}</p> <p>12 Crofsed to Bakers Pold {illegible} Sun {illegible} hime up to this Date Gave him 5 Doll{cut off}</p> <p>{illegible}pes of Carson 4 &amp; 7 1/2 3/4 of Bread 4 1/2 Lard this A F {illegible}</p> <p>Duncan Cameron &amp; {illegible} took Dinner at s {illegible}</p> <p>Sunday {illegible} the</p> <p>14th Mowing Oats</p> <p>15th at the Wheat Mr McDougall {illegible}ing oats</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>1857</p> <p>Mr James Cameron 1st of October Drawing Drags taking in Corn Old Mr Bovair here Angus came up in the Boquet From Lancaster Taking in the Apples</p> <p>2nd of October Husking Corn Binding Corn stalks Bovair Thrashing Peas Fixing my Canoe Setting Traps</p> <p>3rd Crofsed for Granny got my Trousers at Cate Scarbo's Ronald Angus &amp; Batteauce Bovair Came Finished the Husking of the Corn Batteauce &amp; Bravo Went off through the night had Thomas Munroe's Little Boat</p> <p>4th Ronald Angus Crofsed the Bovairs Came</p> <p>5th Taking in corn stalks I had a very sore Bak Making a stack of the Pease straw &amp; stalks Andrew Summers took away his mare and Davids mare away too Traided Horses with Andrew the Bovairs Crofsed took a Bushel of Pease Fanning Pease 22 &amp; Peck Busks Jacob Baker here to see Bovair about the Potash Work Began to Thrash the Wheat Wheat, 12 Bushels of Pease in the Box in the Barn The Bovairs Crofsed</p> <p>7th Bad with a sore Back Putting in the Black Wheat a stack</p> <p>8th Ploughing Behind the Barn with Andrew Summers mare &amp; Tom Caught a Mink his Pelt Black Drawing Drags got a Muskrat</p> <p>9th Went for Nuts to the other side got a Wacth got Paper from E C{illegible} &amp; Co 85 Wallstreet Bravo on the spree Drawing Drag Commenced the Potatoes near the House</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>1857</p> <p>Mr James Cameron 23rd of October Went to Bakers with Ashes Got 1 lb of Shot From Andrew 7 1/2 Treat at Davids 1/3 Gave Secor 2/6 for Granny, Went to Lancaster E James McDougalls Trial in Cornwall Great Talk about Allen Cameron &amp; Wife &amp; John Cameron Carpenter or Captain Robert McDonell to pay L 150 Besides Cost for Jame McDougall</p> <p>24th I went to Bakers at semos at Roses Bought of A Summers 2 lb of Shot 1/3 1/2 Quire of Paper 7 1/2 1/2 lb Powder 9D got the Paper Seen Tom Davis Fits Stephens Found some of the Stolen Rosin behind the Fence a Platefull Our Hugh's Birth Day</p> <p>Sunday 25th My Birth Day</p> <p>26th Mowing &amp; Raining Shot a Goose</p> <p>27th Went to Fort Covington to Mill with Wheat &amp; Corn Bought 1/2 lb Crackers 1/2 worth of sweetys 5D Got the Loan of Albert Briggs Horse &amp; Birch's Cart the River very high East Wind &amp; Snow, stopt at Mr Luke Bowen seen a Black Muskrat that Luke had stuffed almost impossible to go up the Little River</p> <p>28th Killed the little Hog Ellen Went to Carys</p> <p>29th Drawing Drags Watching the Raftinor Went to Bakers M Baker Very Poorly the First Time I was in Bakers new house Bought of Andrew Baker 1/2 lb Powder 10D Sundries 4S Sundries 4D Mr Secor to 2/6 for Trousers at A Summers Treat at Davids 1/3 Paid David Bled Baker</p> <p>30th Friday started for the Scotch River. Bought of A Summers Knife 1/2 Caps 4D stopt at 2 Concefsion {illegible}in at Duncans at night</p> <p>31st at Duncans</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>the 2nd 1857</p> <p>Mr James Cameron</p> <p>December 2nd Putting out Manure Ellen &amp; Dan crofsed to Bakers with Ashes McInnes &amp; Son &amp; Mr Naughton &amp; Alan here for the Horse. Steamers going up</p> <p>3rd putting out manure</p> <p>4th Angus crofsed for the Ram Bill Bill here about the Ram Went over to Nicholsons at night for the Ram got him at A Grants</p> <p>5th Killed the Big Sow Shot her 9 or 10 small Pigs</p> <p>Sunday 6th Got a Rast East Wind Steamers going yet</p> <p>7th Putting out Manure Crofsed with the Sow to A Summer's Bought my Coat L 2...3...9 got for the Boshure Left A I an X {illegible} Throwing the Sice got 1 Bottle of Musk 5D 1 Pack of Cards 1 small Box gave to F Munroe Sold the Knife to Moses Blondeau 1/3 1 Pennysworth of sweety Gave Dan a Penny A treat to Wet the Coat 7 1/2D</p> <p>8th Taking home Drags teamer and 2 Barges Went Down Light in Lighthouse yet</p> <p>9th Putting out Compost Angus Went to S Colquhoun's</p> <p>10th putting Manure on the Garden</p> <p>11th Fixing the Cover on the Shed No Light in the Light House</p> <p>12th Fixing around the Sheds Set My Traps Shot an ow High Wind</p> <p>13th Preaching on the Front by M Watson \</p> <p>14th Angus Went to Williamstown about the Skintail Horse Ellen &amp; Dan Crofsed</p> <p>15 Ellen &amp; J crofsed I went Down with George Bosell to the Point stopt all night took Breakfast at Bosells.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>Dec 24th 1957</p> <p>Mr James Cameron Big Island Lake St Francis</p> <p>Chopping Cord Wood Taking Home Wood Drew up the Big Canoe Christmas Eve</p> <p>25th Christmas Day Charlie &amp; Suse Here For Breakfast &amp; Dinner Charlie took up the chairs James Hopkins &amp; Buya here Looking for the Old Man. John Frasers Daughter Born sometimes about those Days</p> <p>26th Angus crofsed James Guin came with him Chopping Looking around the Shore for Mr Hopkins got the Benefactor &amp; the New York Times. A Ticket for John S Frasers N.Y. Bale cleaning the chimney.</p> <p>St Stephens Day 27th Sunday got a Rat Trying for EEls</p> <p>28th Chopping Cord Wood</p> <p>29th Chopping</p> <p>30th Chopping</p> <p>31st Last day of the Year Angus Crofsed thrashing Oats 6 1/2 Granny &amp; Angus at Nicholsons Crofsed Early on New Years Morning</p> <p>1 Day of January 1858 Snowing Good Grofsing in Canoes</p> <p>2nd Chopping Wood Nomination Day in Williamstown Angus Crofsed Drawing Drags</p> <p>Sunday 3rd Allans Birth Day high Wind Quin and Thomas the Big Canoe could not crofs the Wind Being too high</p> <p>4th Chopping Cut 3 Cords Town Meeting Day</p> <p>5th Angus Came</p> <p>6th Chopping The Ice Took in the night</p> <p>7th Chopping and taking home Wood</p> <p>8th Went acrofs to Francis Island Ice Good put out a Few Bushes</p> <p>9th Election Day in Williamstown Angus Went Voted for Donald Ban Sandford Chopping put up 6 Cords got a Goose</p> </div> transcribed https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/66eb37e584364dc88f79fb0287041a4b.pdf 8c84b7bbeb06752d341b16a15613ca48 https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/0c2e8561d70e2fc7463c815da3288043.pdf 9e00799b40eda39447c1dee20c930aa9 https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/7f86d2cd4faf7b98b2fd84a190173aab.pdf de7210d67554717eeaffbdd00240b69b Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. 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Scanned Manuscript & Typed Transcription Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource James Cameron Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Courtesy of the Archives of Ontario 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, Glengarry County, McMaster's Island Township, Ontario UG Transcription Progress Scripto transcription progress Done Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">Dec 24th 1857</span></h2> <p>Mr James Cameron Big Island Lake St Francis</p> <p>Chopping Cord Wood Taking Home Wood Drew up theBig Canoe Christmas Eve</p> <p>25th Christmas Day Charlie &amp; Suse Here for Breakfast &amp; Dinner Charlie took up the chairs James Hopkins &amp; Buy a here Looking for the old Man. John Frasers Daughter Born sometime about those Days</p> <p>26th Angus crossed James Guin came with {ink smudge blurs missing word} chopping Looking around the Shore for Mr Hopkins got the Benefactor &amp; the New York Times A ticket for John S Frasers N. Y Bale cleaning the chimney St Stephens Day</p> <p>27th Sunday got a Rat {trying?} for EEls</p> <p>28th Chopping Cord Wood</p> <p>29th Chopping</p> <p>30th chopping</p> <p>31st Last Day of the Old Year Angus crossed thrashing oats 6 1/2 Granny &amp; Angus at Nicholsons crossed Early on New Years Morning</p> <p>1st Day of January 1858 Snowing Good crossing in canoes</p> <p>2nd Chopping Wood Nomination Day in Williamstown Angus crossed Drawing Drags</p> <p>Sunday 3rd Allans {?} Birth Day high Wind Quin and I turned the Big Canoe could not cross the Wind Being too high</p> <p>4th chopping cut 3 Cords Town Meeting Day</p> <p>5th Angus Came</p> <p>6th Chopping Thin {?} Ice took in the night</p> <p>7th Chopping and taking home Wood</p> <p>8th Went across to Francis Island Ice Good put out a few Bushes</p> <p>9th Election Day in Williamstown Angus Went voted for Donald Ban Sandfied {?} Chopping put up 6 cords, got a Goose</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">January the 10th, 1858</span></h2> <p>Mr James Cameron Big Island Lake St Francis</p> <p>Preaching on the Front By Mr Watson, a year ago to Day Dan Went for the First time to church, Went after a Gander on the Ice Did not Get him</p> <p>11th Chopping</p> <p>12th Chopping Ellen to the Dancing school put the squirrel in a hole in the Beech Tree Mr Quin &amp; I</p> <p>13th Mr Campbell the Weaver here School Metting on the front Mrs Baker very Poorly had the Doctor 14th. Mary crossed to see. Mrs Baker stopt all Night.</p> <p>15th came home. Bad crossing at sumners's</p> <p>16th Raining Quinn crossed over to Bakers HughAnn Came Cannot cross at sumners's</p> <p>17th Sunday James Cameron &amp; Francis &amp; another {Indian?} trying to get across Angus &amp; Quinn &amp; I went up to Hopkins with him then turned Back crossed over at McRae's Creek Going across to see Mrs Baker Tom the Horse Broke in got him out got in again and drowned Charles &amp; Suse here.</p> <p>18th Charles here trying to skin Tom Went home</p> <p>19th Charles &amp; Suse here skinning the Horse</p> <p>20th put out Poison down at the Hay Island</p> <p>21st the Custom House officer of Lancaster seizing about this time at Bakers &amp; Sumners's, Tobacco &amp; Boot</p> <p>22nd hard Frost Angus at Williamstown</p> <p>23 Chopping Ice Pretty Good</p> <p>24th Sunday Went to Church to Williamstown with Walter Baker, D Sandy here took away his scates Suse here</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">January 1858</span></h2> <p>Mr James Cameron Monday the 25 of</p> <p>Chopping 26th the Ice Beginning to get Bad Dan &amp; Ellen crossed. Dan Went for Kennedy the Blacksmith Foggy Weather put in the 2 geese to Fatten</p> <p>27th Ice not safe</p> <p>28th Cutting the Black Oak at the North Side</p> <p>29th trying the Ice crossed Down near Captain Frasers Ellen came across</p> <p>30th I crossed to Tom Kennedys Seen Angus Bethune at Bakers with a Summons from Young David, put 3 Letters in the P.O got a Delaware Paper Francis Snider very Sick Seen McMartin the Pedlar Ice open at Sumners crossing at Lancaster Angus to Finch</p> <p>Sunday the 31st of January Freezing hard.</p> <p>Monday the 1st of February Chopping crossed with Ellen to the Dancing. No Foxes Thrashing Oats</p> <p>2nd Stormy East Wind &amp; snow &amp; hail James Quinn crossed to the Post Office.</p> <p>3rd Mr Quinn Sick Angus came home.</p> <p>4th School Meeting Quinn crossed had a Row with Mr Bruce the Teacher (The Widow Burton child departed on the 3rd) Got the Lend of Henerys Sleigh to take home the Flour, Christees here went out to see Francis. Watch the Dog went with christee {inserted} the school house Burnt on the night of the meeting the 4th</p> <p>5th Quinn Went off Thrashing oats.</p> <p>6th Crossed to get the Mare Shod took Down the Irons to McLean got the neck yoke. I got the 10 Dollars from A Sumners put a Letter in the office stopt at {Sernows?} coming home got astray crossing a foot at Davids Seen Big at Cameron for the first time</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>Mr. James Cameron Sunday the 7th of February 1858 7th Mr Watson Preaching in Finch Lewis Boseley here.</p> <p>8th Monday Sandy came gave him 10 Dollars him &amp; I crofsed to Baker's took over a Botte of Wiskey got a Paper From David Summners, Granny &amp; Ellen crofsed Went to see Bovair. Catherine Grant the Widows Daughter very Poorly</p> <p>9th Thrashing Oats Sandy Went Off Stormy East Wind Fanning Oats 15 Bushels</p> <p>10th Blary{?} had her calf. Bushing the Road up to Hamiltons Hamiltons a Bee. Good crofsing to Salmon River. Got the constitutional from Donald S McDonald, Suple of Title, Stormy Weather Wind From the West Killed the Grey Gauder Gander</p> <p>11th Donald Suple had his Bee a Dance in A. Grants house Thrasing Oats Frosty Weather Frosty. {smudged writing that possibly says Killed the ?}</p> <p>12th Ellen came. Nicholsons here for the Rain toom him home Thrasing the Great Ball at Lancaster in Celebration of St Valentines Day</p> <p>13th Taking home woof with {illegible} put Poison in the Mouse. Angust Crofsed. Heard Old Mr Cattanach Departed this Life the 2nd Concefsion{?}. Fanning Oats 11 bushels, Got the new Horse got Lost on the Ice coming home to Snider Caisce part of the Road Home. Found at Frasers Point</p> <p>14th Sunday st Valentines Day.</p> <p>15th Thrashing August went to the Funeral John Cameron had his Bee Ellen crofsed Drawing Wood Broke the Road to the Upper Point Lost the Cleevis Bolt took home te Birch Runner</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">Ash Wednesday 1858</span></h2> <p>James Cameron Big Island 17th {smudged word, illegible} Angus went to see his Father out at Kin-Loch Garry</p> <p>18th James Hugh's Birth Day William Lavelette had his Bee Angus MacKory here Old Mr William Chisholm in the Gore Departed this Life Dan Thrashing. Drawing Wood. Bossy had her calf</p> <p>19th Dawing hay From Francis Island</p> <p>20th Drawin hay Old Bosell came to Buy the Bottom of the Stack</p> <p>21st Sunday Charlee &amp; Suse here Hughann here Angus crofsed to see Bovair</p> <p>22nd Began to thrash the Wheat fanned 5 Bushels of of Oats Mr Pitts From Cornwall here took Dinner</p> <p>23rd thrashing &amp; fanning Wheat 5 1/2 Bushels Angus crofsed for a Tongue for the sleigh to Bakers Granny came Hughann crofsed.</p> <p>24th Went to Mill to Williamstown 5 1/2 of Wheat 6 oz Buckwheat 3 of Corn Grist not Done to Day,, I went to the Ket. Ket Island &amp; to Charlies Suse came up Got 3 Mats From Charlie &amp; the London Paper. Dan Went to Bakers took home a Load of Wood. Got Musk From Charlie</p> <p>25th Went for the Grist to Williamstown Cutting Firewood in the Bush The Lamb Dead Bought Dans Muskats at 4 / 2 = 13 for the Lot. Mrs Baker Poorly</p> <p>26th Chistee here Going Out to Kenyon Left the Spear &amp; Trunk &amp; plate Mr Charlebois here Fishing eels Suse here, Taking home Firewood Dan &amp; I cut 4 holes for Eels got 1 Ice About 2 Feet Thick Ellen came home Angus went to Lancaster David Sumners wanting my Double spring {illegible} Old Mr Alexander Cameron here Came From {last sentence is heavily faded and illegible}</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>February 26th 1838</p> <p>Mr James Cameron Lake St Frances Lancaster with Angus had a bottle full Slept all night</p> <p>27th Charlbois fishing got 4 eels from him Croped with Mr Cameron went to to Kennedys the Blacksmithe with the sleigh to fix, Sorry to see Mrs Baker funeral of Duncan Mr Lincans child going to Lancaster, Ellen Went to Lancaster to the Dancing school Bright Tea shoes seen the Eclipse on the Moon on the southern ilimb quite Plain Went at night to fish eels got 4.</p> <p>Sunday the 28th Went to Hamiltons, Dan to Mrs Bakers, The Last of February</p> <p>March the 1st The three men came to fish Before Daylight another gang came caught a good many Olshing Moon for a Bee The first time we went the upper point road with a horse went with Ellen and 6 harlebois train as for as the soft Maple tree on Davids Island</p> <p>2nd the Men went away I showed them he Place down at the Hay Island Frank Snider Came at night</p> <p>3rd Frank Snider and I went to Thomas Munroe then over to {illegible} got a Pint of Whisky, The Men Whom came to the B__ David Summers William Spink Rusell Walter Baker Frank Gardiner Donald McGregor James McDougall John Angus McLaughlin Donald McGreew Sanely Grant Cooper George &amp; Lewis Bosell Moses Blondeow Thomas Munroe. Aiken Peter Tobin &amp; Jos Man Landry Roy the Dancing Master, {illegible words}</p> <p>4th Drawing out on the Ice Dan &amp; J Angus, went to Williamstown,</p> <p>5th Friday the EELs fishers here took up 2 loads to the stand</p> <p>6th took 1 of corn &amp; 5 of ashers to A Bakers, Angus went to the Depot for Andrew summers for a load of got none.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>March 7th, 1836 Mr James Cameron Big Island Lake Saint Francis 7th Sunday.</p> <p>8th Drawing to Davids Island gave Ellen a ride up to Peters Andrew Baker went to Cornwall for the Doctor a great Day playing cards at Summerstown.</p> <p>9th Drawing wood Dan went to the Dancing School Clarissa came home with them</p> <p>10th Drawing wood</p> <p>11th Drawing</p> <p>12th the Sacrement in WilliamsTown for the first time in the winter drawing wood Went with Tomas {Monroe?} to John Summers for the pig the Thrashing Mill at David</p> <p>13th took up a load of wood at Hamiltons for Johns. John and folk where with The Mill Thrashed. 14 busheles of wheat Franci here got the load of my Coat at night went home</p> <p>14th Sunday Angus crossed Mr. Thomas Davis fits Stephens here The Sniders &amp; Mcf Mullin quarrelling at Davids</p> <p>15th Tohon V York Came Drew a load of fire wood to the house Tom &amp; Clarissa &amp; the Girls went of Duncan Mc Lennan &amp; Barrett here done of the wheat 4 Bushels</p> <p>16th Began the oats William Hamilton {from?} York crossed Raining Angus (illegible} crossed to the done</p> <p>17th St Patricks Andrew Summers a Bee William Hamilton here {inbetween the lines is written "a great day at secors house"} the mill went of Thrashed, {?} the oats 48 written over top is 50+ bushles} Ducks covering thawing &amp; raining Hamiltons &amp; the Mill Went off</p> <p>18th farnning {ilegable} bushles of Oats grab 1/2 Bushle of wheat what was under the Mill Dan thrashing oats angus went to WilliamsTown to see The house, Drawing firewood to the house</p> <p>19th Drawing wood wild geese came &amp; Black Birds, Went to the Little Island south side Young Angus here for Ash to Make Whippletrees</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>1858</p> <p>Mr James Cameron Big Island March 20th</p> <p>First day of spring. Angus came and went to Lancaster Ice Getting Bad Drawing {Alders &amp; Chips?} Drew the Basswod to the end of the house Took the wood of the ice First laying of the hens Mullng the {soaps taft?} 3 {illegoble?} Running Well Dan Making troughs 3'2 cordor wood on Davis Island</p> <p>Sunday the 21st Raining</p> <p>22nd Angus Came Drawing Wood to the Bank. Crossing to Salmon River Yet Frank Guardmen wandering the new house</p> <p>23 Ellen crossed for granny then crossed to the Dancing school</p> <p>24th Mary Crossed settled the {illegable} at Andrew Summers up to this Date The Last night of the dancing school a Ball.got a Ruster at {Ballers?}</p> <p>25th Ellen came Home, gathering cottons found the fox Drawing Wood to the Bank Charlie &amp; (Suse?) here for sticks for Brooms</p> <p>26th Drawing wood</p> <p>27th Drawing to the Bank The ice opened Making Molasses</p> <p>28th Sunday of the sugar bush</p> <p>29th drawing to the bank about 4 cords in the bush Put in the {illegible}</p> <p>30th Angus crossed &amp; {Home?} got 4 eels Drawing wood from the end of the house</p> <p>31st finished drawing just about now 23 cords on the Bank now. A Row about the Dancing Boys to Lancaster John Cary &amp; Sandy Grant. Fishing eels got 8 at the head of the Island 3 Indians wanting to Buy the White Mule Lent them my spear Good Sugar Weather Making vinegar</p> <p>1st of April, All Fools Day. Jo Snnider here about the House Sniders got their Warning Angus got 6 eels Indians fishing</p> <p>2nd Angus of Ellen Crossed to Donald McLennans Good Friday Drawing Stones &amp; Steaks set 4 Traps Indian got straw</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>Mr. James Cameron Big {illegible: Stand?} April the 3rd. Went over to Bakery to meet Ellen took Dinner at {illegible: secors} seen Hughy Ranllin &amp; Angus the Ice clearing away. A talk of Lane MrDougals being {illegible: married?} &amp; Charlies Here. 4th Ronald Angus here. 5th Angus L Dan croped. Ronald here. 6th Andrew {illegible: Summers?} here at the Timber. Ronald croped with them 7th splitting Rails Angus &amp; Dan croped. hard frost sap Running 8th Thrashing Done Farming 13 1/2 Bushes. Young Angus here for house, got the Boston Paper. Swallows came. 5th Angus croped to see Bruce at the {illegible: LimeKiln?} with Cambell stopt at Donald suple's all night found an Oar in the Bay and the Wheels. 10th Went to Lancaster with Corn 3 3/4 &amp; eggs. Charles Tupper Went along with them took his corn. Brought the {illegible: Decanters?} 6,, 2 pails. I teapot {illegible}. Shot a duck with a ball with the long gun a great distance off. Jack and I at the Upper Point. Sunday the 11th of April, Mr. Watson preaching on the front. Ice going down got 4 rats. Sap running yet. 12th Went to Bakers with 4 Bushels of ashes got 3 spy. 53 Pitchers at Andrew Dunners 2/6 to {illegible: Bopard?}. Took over the chain gathering stones 13 gathering stones. 14th I croped to Bakers for bags got 3 Donald McGorgor came with me for Kennedy Canoe. Mary &amp; Dan went to Lancaster too 3 1/4 of corn. Angus came got the {illegible: Ricemans?} from the Pffrcler that was {illegible: deruting?} men croped over to see Bruce get the clothe got the Loan of a copper from Sarah seen pigeons.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">1858</span></h2> <p>Mr. James Cameron Lake St. Francis 15th of April. Fast ploughing done, the ground very wet. Angus croped got the {illegible: Decanters?} got the fish from Francis. Lence an the Ritt Point. 16th Drawer stones 17 setting the Ritr Point on Fire and the Lower Marsh fishing the calf pasture fence. Lewis Bosell came with {Hughsna stopall?} night. Angus went to finch.18th, Sunday Duncans Birth Day Lewis Bosell went home. 15th Monday croped with Hugh Ame left the Boot at Decory 2/4 to be paid, 20th Went to {illegible} River took 16 bushels of oats to S. Sticker at 30 cents. John Anugs boots 4/2 Allens 2/6 James Hugh 1/3. Bought the {illegible: tumblers?} 6 1/3 fray 1/10 the curtauy. {Tea?} kettle duty. 1 1/2 g wheat to mill raining. 21st Ploughing a little. Dan &amp; Ellen croped with the par for Hughesma. Boots found a ducks nest 5 eggs in it. Measuring the grain for salmon river for 22nd mill 3 g wheat of 6 of oats to streeter. Bought 2 spoony 1/8, tea 1/10 {illegible: Duty? up?} 1/2 tabacco {ileggible} duty 2 1/2. Spent a 1 1/2 at John Allens the first tn'up for the streamer. Bought into salmon river. Bought dry boots from {illegible: Tleeter?} 17/6 to cash 10 / c to 10 /. Due cut the Points at the mouth 9 salmon river going and coming. Henry &amp; Daleh school here for the timber for a summer helped them with the horses shooting at {illegible: because of smug} seen Cucke Dower sold my rats to streeting my mirk &amp; black squirrels the river very high. 23rd ploughing a little. st. Georges Dat. Merrie England . {illegible} Plenty high wind.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">M James Cameron F of W 1858</span></h2> <p>Mr James Cameron Lake of Francis, April 24. Angus came home. {illegible} a Ducks nest. Wrot {they mispelled 'wrote'} a {illegible}. The steamer St. Helens went down the {lillegile: light lit?} in Johnstons light house on the island. Snowing hard. Lots of snow on the mountains. Sunday 25th The chieftain staft at Daniels island took some wood. 26th Mr Hills Light house lit. Andrew Summer here for the stocks seinow, Francis &amp; Moses {illegible: rtong? strong?} with him Francis got the Pikepole. Granny Dan &amp; Ellen croped ploughing hacking some of the things got the turkey eggs. Old Mr Peter Ferguson departed this life &amp; old Mr Craig departed. 27th {illegible: Ciram? Liram?} came the red mare got a bad kick. 28th Andrew Summers bee high north wind spreading manure on the Ritt Point croped over with hiram &amp; the big bore at Lewis Blondeas house for Francis gave the pikehole to a Summer. Came down to Bodell. The The boy came a crop with us. Old Bodell very down, got the shot {illegible}. A baker {illegible: older?} Craig buried. 29th Semon &amp; Francis came, {illegible: cull?} went to William Stown. Ellen &amp; Jack stopt at home. Jack &amp; I to see about the heard Christes's wife here with the big {illegible: f.latter} to sell. Took home the spear &amp; trunk. 1st Of Mary Dun went to William Stown. I went as far as Barretts with him on Alex Groints new Road. Came back stopt at Francis {illegible: bland?} old bosell set his line ploughing a little Jack &amp; I got a hat. Bovair &amp; Pete here. {illegible: Sema?} here &amp; his 2 boys wanting a canoe gave Sema the little ore. 4th {illegible because of smugging: Charlie?} came up for {illegible} to got to William Stowns stock {illegible}.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">Mr James Cameron Lake St Francis May 3 1858.</span></h2> <p>Ploughing Jack &amp; I Fixing the Gate and the Fence {Ellen?} got 3 perch Charlie Here from Williamstown. Had a Hooker 4 Tuesday. Ploughing . 5th Angus Came From Williamstown Lambs {Lambs in superscript} After Bossy 6th {Donak?} Suppe Charlie Rose &amp; Pete Bovair here with the {scor?} had hard work with hen, Got Her home that night 7th Ellen &amp; I crossed to Bakers Gave {2?} Rate to A.I. Baker Left back at Home seen morning {Pedlaz?} Dunlop &amp; McMartin Ploughing a Little came Down to {Semoros?} to see the Boy Left my Boots with {secor?} to stretch Bigger 1/2 the Tea (illegible} shot sent of a Letter to E.C. Cooper 85 {Mill?} Street new york {Jersey?} City with 1 Dollar {E?} losed paid the Postage Had a {Rourid?} of 2 From Davy 8th Ploughing Broke the Point Sowed 2 1/2 of Rease James Stuch &amp; Dan Came Bargaine for 3 Dollars a Month Dan Went off took the Mop George Bosell going out with Dan. got a Letter &amp;sent one Back Old Bovair Came went to Lancaster for Lines for his hooks him and Pete Had Bakers Came took 1 Bundle of straw to their shanty at the h{letter e over a}d of the {Planed?} 9th Sunday Mr Ferguson Preached on the Front John Cameron got his girl christened. Ellen to Church the Boys &amp; I went up to see Bovairs shanty Thunder &amp; LIghtening Ellen stopt at Bakers all night 10th Ellen came home Francis &amp; Henrys Girl came with her Bovair crossed took home my Boots from Secors Bovair set his Line Francis here with his hog Christee here Ploughed the Garden Ploughing Back of the Barn Cut backs {Frausen?} More Chickens 7 of them 11th Ploughing {surcring?} {Peahe?} some Finished them about 3 Bushel</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">May the 12th 1858 Mr James Cameron</span></h2> <p>Bog Island small pigs 5 of them More hands 12th planting the Garden with 3 kinds of Potatoes Bovair got a sturgeon for the first Bovair crossed over came Back high wind had a small {smeather?} got Last going to his shanty Bought 2 needles over at Bakers. Shelling corn for the hog {Sniders?} Moved to {Leives Blondeau?} 13th Bovair here for his Breakfast him &amp; Pete Got 2 sturgeon Ploughing Back of the Barn The Collar Hurting the Mare Henery, George &amp; Francis {illegible} here Holy Thursday; Friday the 14th Finished sowing the Pease about 4 1/2 Bushels sowed altogether. 15th Ploughing a Little set the stake for the Lina Bovair crossed seen Angus at the Front sent a Letter home Ellen at the Garden 1 Bed of Onions planted the Mare sore with the Collar hurting her 16th Bovair Came had the Plough {Point?} not the right kind {Clrickey?} with him {Batteuce?} going to be married or was married on the 6th of May Francis here some Beans {Thomas?} Davis Fits Stepehns here caught a Lamb after the Little Pigs trying to get them home 17th Monday Killed the Hog Tom got a sturgeon From Bovair Lewis &amp; George Bosell here William Hamilton &amp; Sandy here got a sturgeon From Bovair got 3 1/2 of Wheat &amp; 2 of Oats some Beans &amp; pumpkins seed 18th Moses Blondeaus Raphael at A Grants Ellen there Lews Bosell here for her Went with Bovair to the Line {illegible} Farming the Wheat {Coshing?} the Line at the River 19th A Simmons here for sticks a Fight after the Raphael {illegible} {Darndy? Mrs Spinks Wife Daughter paid Brauas 1/4 to Andrew</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">Mr James Cameron Big Island Lake St Francis May the 20th 1858</span></h2> <p>Hugh Ann came Lewis &amp; George put Heracrops Went to Bakers Old Bovair &amp; Pete and I Bought of A {Summers?} Salts H {Saleratens?}{Suling?} Seedles {illegible} 1/2 paid Heard of Mr Spinks Wife. Came home seen to Sniders. {Watter?} talking about his {coft?} no points Went to Charlie about going to Williamstown Jack &amp; I {Hooker?} to Charlie &amp; a price of Pork La Perch &amp; Tom Cotters here to see {Boavo?} for sturgeon The Indians in St Regis getting their Water money Friday Morning the 21st Charlie Here Raining all Day 22nd Charlie &amp; {Jack?} Went off took the Pork and Wheat &amp; Basket Ellen &amp; Hugham crossed with Bovair took a Paddle to the Basin &amp; Salt to Bovair {Clucky?} Back with Bovair young Goshins 6 or 7 trimming the Hickory Trees Let out the Horses to Graz 23rd Charlie came Heard of {illegible} A Baker &amp; A McInnis here for sturgeon from Bovair Russell A {Calve?} 24th {illegible} Day {Birth?} {illegible} the Black Mare to Work {"Jim of Copkins here" written above} alone planted Nigger Toes or Cow Horns as come call them Christee here Lent him 1/4 of a Dollar to Buy sturgeon from Bovair to 1 Basket From Christee paid Bovair a crops with clucky Moved his shanty for the 3rd time the {Arabran?} went up Full Steam Ploughing &amp; Harrowing the Potatoes {illegible} at the Back of the House put 25 planting Potatoes Bouvair croped Bought {Tan?} of A Sniders 6 {cent symbol} 3 {cent symbol} to Be paid Nicholsons here with Bouvair for the Canoe to take the {storing?} the J {Slasch?} as then said Chickens 26th Fixing the Red Canoe Christee here with 1/3 paid {text cut off} Bouquet Aground out before the {Door?} {after?} Boards at Christees Began to plough some {Ellen?} &amp; Ellen Came &amp; Henerys Girl Bovair Crossed no candles</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">Mr James Cameron Big Island May the 27th 1858</span></h2> <p>Henerys Girl went Home. I went to Nicholsons for the Canoe John &amp; George Came Home with it 2 Men Here of a Barge for Sturgeon sold one of Bovaris to them 28th Ellen &amp; the Bovairs went to Salmon River Sent a Letter to E.C. Cooper &amp; Co 85 Wall Street N.Y. {P.B or P.D..?} Got Jimmys Pants {"Tea" written below} &amp; Cotton Ploughed the piece of Corn Below the Butternut Tree, Began Before the Door to Plough put in the sheep, Let The Horses out at night, Mosquitoes getting Bad, The Ground pretty Hard to plough 29th Ploughing Before the Door Put out the Calves to their Pasture. Turkey Chickens {now?} Bovair Crossed 30th Went to Christees Jimmy &amp; I Got the Boards at {na?} Howta's Island Thomas Monroe here Mary {Yon?} &amp; Duncan &amp; {Dany?} Charlie Rose &amp; {Annie Jo?} Snider &amp; {illegible} Rob Summers &amp; George Bosell here Henerys 2 children and {Semas?} 2 Boys Butchered the Sturgeon for Thomas 31st I crossed to Bakers for the {P Rout or P Point 2/6 Ln?} Black 6{cent or shilling symbol} 3 p A Treat From David Took the Crackers from Bought of A Summers 2 yrs of Cotton 1/6 1 Cap 1/3 {Comle?} 6 Buttons Thread {1?} (3/4 {illegible} Planted some Before the Door Sent David Summers his 2 Bushels of Oats with Bovair seen A McRory on the Front Andrew J Baker away on the Bouquet By Mistake Gave {illegible} Goat to Bosells to {Fise?} to make small {Arewettra?} for Milk</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">Mr James Cameron I St Francis 1st June 1858</span></h2> <p>Bovair sowed about a Bushel of Wheat for the first Wheat sowed Planting Beans &amp; Pumpkins at the Butternut Tree more Wheat in Corn Grown Blow the Butternut Tree Put Poles to the {Hope?} Saved about 2 of Oats Back of the Barn cut the Ears of the Lambs 2nd of June Plough at the Lower Point Bosell home with the Goat 7 1/2 Price went to Fish Perch 3rd Ploughing Lower {illegible} for {illegible} rows Potatoes out the Line at the {Hoop?} {illegible} "{sowed 2 of oats Below the Barn" written above} Bovair 22 Semons Wife here about the {Graines?} shelled the corn 4th of June Went to {Sahron?} River Bought of {illegible} 3 1/4 of{Rowder?} 6 {Copper?} 1/2 lbs 4 1/2 Bought of J Cameron &amp; Co 1/2 lbs Tea {illegible} 1 Line 7 1/2 1/2 lbs Tobacco 7 1/2 Bought of B. Baker 2 1/2 {illegible} 1/6 per yd. {3/9?} 1/2 Gallon Whiskey 1/3 {Elastie of Fuset?} yd 1 1/2 {illegible} pipes of candles 3 {cent symbol} Handkerchief 6 {cent symbol} Bought George 3 Dishes 1/3 {illegible} here Planting Potatoes &amp; Pumpkins Henerys Girl here all night Jimmy Staving 5th Ploughing on the Lower Point Jimmy sick Henerys Girl croped with Bovair Dan came Covair went off Left his Line Plate Bowel {Turnbler?} Planting Potatoes &amp; Beans Before the Door Farming Wheat 6th Sunday Went to Charlies Tom Davis Came got 2 sturgeons one on Bovairs Line 7th Ploughing Dan Went off with Charlie in the Canoe took the Barrel of Crackers &amp; Plants Thomas gave me a Hair Line gave me 11 {cent symbol} after the 1/4 I gave to Bovair Tom {illegible} his hooks</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>List of Books By James Cameron Goldsmiths Animated Nature in 5 Vol Byrons Works Against the Fears of Death or Christian Consolation The Fulfillings of the Scriptatures "The History of England History of Scotland History of the United States I Dictionaries {diarist crossed out writing} 2 in English 1 in Galic 1 in French Parley's Universal History Charles 12th of Sweden, Shipwrecks of Disasters at sea Bonnapart Gacirlun, {diarist wrote "Lent" above last word} Book {diarist wrote Lent above last word} of Fate The Pirates {diarist wrote "notes" above last word} Book. the Indian B Letter Book, Book of {diarist wrote the word "fixing" above last word} of 1000 songs. Burns Poems. T Champions of Church Testaments, alfred 1 vol. 3 cooking Books. Lord Broughham Popular Geography schole geography + atlas Mathematicks Geometry T Grammars {diarist wrote "2 or 3" above last word} Latin French + English Note Books 5 Cyphering Books Copy Plates The Hospital Book Water Cure Mrs Parlingtons Carpet Bag of Fun Tales of a Granfather (Life of Robert Bruce Peter B has got this) got it)</p> <p>{diarist uses ink to draw detail calligraphy} Lake st Francis Sir James Cameron</p> <p>June the 7th a New Boat goin Down the name {author leaves a blank},, High wind killed a sturgeon</p> <p>Tuesday the 8th M Donald + Wife here shearing the sheep for Captain Fraser Point Lorant sheared our sheep Rankin here sowed W Rest Before the Door planted corn Tom set his Line with the Buoy to it Charles Tefferes here from Williamstown took 2 Bags of the Tennet Jimmys Boots stopt all night 9th Marys Birth Day Ploughing Looking for Toms Line. Tom went off to {illegible} another, went to semos to came {illegilbe} potatoes semo on the Boshure</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>James Cameron. B.T.L. St 4 June 14th 1858 The Indians Down about the Drowned Man Gave them 40 on {?} of Rent snow Plant the Rest of the Potatoes 11 Bushels in all I went to Nicholsons for a Bolt for the Point of the Ploughgot 2 the {illegible from mould on page} stole. {?} Dish and a Paddle gave 5 lbs of {illegible from mould on page} to Semos to Be Niturned. {illegible ink blotting} Back of Garden finished it. very wt. Luns Bosele here stopt all night 16th Christee here got Tolaeao Ploughing A Na ee the Montreal &amp; he Boston the Boston ahead us far aas I could see; 17th SOwed wheat 1 Bushel, PLough McInnish here with the Mare &amp; Colt. set a fire Occt{?} for Ashes {diarist doodles with ink on page} Mr P Baker Dn To James Cameron June 10th Lent a I. Baker 2 " 7 1/2 1st of July lent a I. Baker 3/5 {?}0.6.4 1/2 June 10th to 1 muskrat 11 January 17th to 1/3 tea I. Baker {illegible small text} 0.2.3 {illegible text ink blotting/scratched out} ashes 4 Buy 40 1/3/up oak 2/y 1/2 5/ 1/2 3' Douglas to to 2 /12 Ashes 2{?} 2"1 November 5th to 2 bushles 1 peck {diarist writes vertically within line} 5 5 4 40 ______ 5 2 {diarist resumes writing normally on lines} 1-5 {diarist begins writing vertically at bottom of the page forming a list} Potatoes 12 Dollars 2 {illegible ink blot} Neapay {?} 3 Dollars {illegible ink blotting on next 3 lines in his list} cutting the Peaes I {?} Day morning Paid 2/6 Huron a {?} 1/2 6 Dollars Corn &amp; Potatoes sew &amp; Paid {?} Potatoes {diarist makes naother equation further down} James Cameron {illegible} {diairst makes another vertical list closer to the bottom of the page} Thrashed 4 of Pease Huey got 1 1/2 {?} Lashey 11 {?} 51 of oats {?} 15 of Thrashed Wheat 3 1/2 I thrashed</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>{top of page limited visibility from molding} Mr James Cameron The Steamer America Went Down Began snowing the other Piece Oats Behind the Garden hoeing 19th Went to salmon River with Wheat &amp; {illegible from mold} Bovain with stingeon sowed the rest if the {illegible from mold} Bonight of I. Cameron &amp; Co 4 yds stinting 2/ 1 lbs tea {illegible from mold} 1 Thumble 1, Bought of Johnson 1 Thumble P. Got 1 Dish from Grange 8 cents, Bought of B. Baker 1 Jackkife 1/~ 1 lb sugar 6 2 caudles 3 2 yds of Cloth 3/~ 1/2 yd Cotton 3 Button Thred 4: Matches 1 paper 3 {?} P 1 Luart. Wheats Dan 2/6. Cash swapt fats Gave 7 1/2 to Boot Gave Helen {illegible from mold} Patrick Glackan or Lankin &amp; C Frankie here Had a {illegible from mold} 20th Sunday {?} on 2{?} Victoria Pat{illegible from mold} here Pat Gave me a 1lB for stingeon 21st Bought {illegible from mold} 2 from Bosele for the 1/3 and I stood in the {illegible from mold} Pat took Breakfast Walter. Frank &amp; John {illegible from mold} here with their Eatine{?} Horses Pilots {illegible from mold} from the Gateau 5g then Ellen croped {illegible from mold} Plants, &amp; A Loaf of Bread to 6 luckey {illegible from mold} Pike &amp; Perch trouting 22nd Our {?} Birth Day Ploughing for Buckwheat Hoeing Potatoes Making the Fire &amp; the Fences Frances Dog came {illegible from mold} here Bosells here with linnings Pants paid {illegible from mold} for them 1/~ cash gave hem my Pants to {illegible from mold} 23rd Hoeing Beans Potatoes fulling Cotton Cutting {illegible from mold} Painted the stearn g the Big canoe Rob Jack {illegible from mold} Hamilton here for stingeon 24th set the Big [illegible from mold} fire Harrowing sowed Hay seed Lost my Knife {illegible from mold} up at the Fire steamming the corn at the upper {illegible from mold} Peet the calve out of the barn. Banshed {illegible from mold} a race 25th Ellen croped with Brans to the {illegible from mold} Bosells here with my trousers told them {illegible from mold} stand in the hay 2/` sowed {illegible from mold} Place of Buckwheat. 26th {illegible from mold} from Williamstown Allen went with them {illegible from mold}</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>Mr James Cameron Big Island June the 2{7} 18{58}</p> <p>{Some of the words run off the right side of the page and some are covered by black mould on left side and bottom}</p> <p>Sunday the 27th Bravo here for flour 3½ lb lot salt Francis here Semow here Charlie here Sent 4 B of Oats with Charlie to Williamstown John &amp; Jim Nicholsons here.</p> <p>28th Semow &amp; his crew here at the Potatoes Bovair Raising his Line Stephen Tyo here &amp; Peter Baker Ellen Came home to 3d from Semow for Butter putting the Calves on the Pitt Point taking home Ashes Put in the Little Pigs cleaning out the Barn Gave Semow a Little Pig Going to Work in the Hay for a Day or so Ji{?}y stuck crossed with Semow A strange Man Going about in a Little Boat The Horses hurted the Dog.</p> <p>29th St Pete &amp; St Pauls Day Charlie come from Williamst{likely Williamstown} Brought 1 Box of Matches and the 2 Bags Back Smallman here Fishing. Jack and I went roun{d} the Island Hoeing some rain E &amp; West Wind took home some Ashes</p> <p>30th E &amp; W Wind A Ra{illegible} Out Before the Door The Last Day of June The Coteau Pelots here stopt all night had Breakfast Tom here for Ellen to go the Banshee Passed the Sallabarey at the Pitt Point.</p> <p>1st of July the Pilots Went off Tom &amp; Ellen went off Andrew Cameron</p> <p>2nd Conga Bel{off page} Raising a Barn a Dance to Be gott{H}icory the Pilots, at the Corn Hoeing Mr McDougal here Left his Bo{se} &amp; Bag Bosells took it Over</p> <p>July 2nd Went to Bakers with Ashes Jack and I pu{t} {black obscuring writing at left edge of page} to my accompt Bought a pair of Shoes {possibly for} {3/?/2} from McLeods Man Tom came with Ellen home the Jar to Be returned the Red{off page} Horse Drowned at Bakers Wharf. Took J{illegible}s {writing at bottom obscured by mould}</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>Mr James Cameron B T L St F July 3rd 185{8}</p> <p>Went to Fort Covington or French Mills holding American Independence the Fashion Went to Beauharnois with about 80 couple at 2 Dollars a Peice took 1 Bushel of Wheat 1 Bushel of Buckwheat 1/2 Bushell of Corn Bout 1½ lbs of Tea Or 3½ lbs. 1/B. 2 pc " 2/6 " Soda 4D Bottle to be returned 1 Glass of Soda 3 cents Stopt at Lukes had Dinner Stopt at Moviles seen to 2 plugs of Tobacco 3D Took Old D Cameron up the Ra{off page} Mrs Laplante in Salmon River and second seen Rankin Suse supposed to Be Drowned Ellen Hughann Jack and I went Down to Charlie's after Dark no one there But Ponto Came Back Sunday the 4th of July American Independence A Great Storm of Wind and Rain John Cary Walter Baker Sandy Grant {A} J. Baker &amp; Sarah and Amdea Laplante George Bosell &amp; Lewis. Moses Blondeau after Being Down with John Rankin.</p> <p>5 of July</p> <p>Our Johns Birth Day. the Americans Keeping it for the 4th of July Charlie here took Dinner Jack and I Looking for stic{k} in the Bush for the Cart Francis here got 1 Trace of Corn bot the Barrel from him 2/6, Semow here at his Potatoes</p> <p>6th Bosells taking up their Lines Lewis here Ellen &amp; HughAnn Crossed working at the cart Howing the corn at the upper End of the House</p> <p>7th Found an oak stick, Frances wife found one Charlie here at the Ashes Arrawettra here going to Christees.</p> <p>8th Charlie &amp; I at the Potatoes</p> <p>9th Finished the Potatoes at the End of the House</p> <p>{Writing at bottom by different writer and not clear.} {illegible ta{blacked out} I {illegible} McDougall {illegible}</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>Mr James Cameron 10t{h} {July}</p> <p>HughAnn went off Charlie went off Arrewetra here Granny came Bought and eel from Henerys Girl 3½D Cash Raining Very Hard Save your Life here Old Lablaw &amp; Boy Thunder &amp; Lightling S Acrament in Lancaster those Days</p> <p>11 Sunday Raining very hard high Wind.</p> <p>12th Orangemans Day Raining Making Trenches to let the Water Run of the Wheat &amp; Oats</p> <p>13th Lablaw's Boy went with Francis to the Raft Lablaw went off. Left his axe Francis here about the Oak Grey &amp; Son in Law here got sticks for Padd{off page} got Milk 4½ D cash gave Jack 1/2 penney {E}llen on impudence took 4 Cash Began the other car for the Cart</p> <p>14th Dan Came took Henerys Dog. Went to Williamstown Charlie and Dan &amp; I took 4½ Bushels of Wheat 4? 4 Bushels of Oats 1/2 Bushel of Salt the Jars Stone Churn &amp; Knife Basket Stopt at the Lancaster Bridge gave Dan 2D for crackers 4D to Charlie for pint of Whiskey the River very high going to Williamstown</p> <p>15 Coming home stopt at John McPherso{n} Rapids to Fish Smoke &amp; Read seen Greer took Angus McGilles across the Ri{off page} stopt at Charlies seen Francis at his corn Left 3 Bags with the Wheat in to be Returned Seen Johns Letter concerning the ___.</p> <p>16th Semow at his Potatoes Granny crossed with Semow Ellen &amp; Jack to Bosells to get his cloths made Sent the Broad Axe to Nicholsons with {word obscured with mould but could be Semow} Shows in cornwall</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>July the 17th 18{remainder hidden by black mould}</p> <p>Mr. James Cameron on B.T.L St Fra{black mould - likely Frances}</p> <p>The Shows in Lancaster - Cleaning up Stairs Black birds Beginning to Flock A {R}aft out Before the Door Very Sick heard the music from Lancaster. Making soap</p> <p>Sunday the 18th Christee here Walter &amp; Sarah Baker here Charlie here</p> <p>19th Went to Salmon River Charlie &amp; I Bought 1 scythe 4p 2 rakesDS 1/6 1 pair of shoes 6/3 1 lb of Tea 1/3? 1/10½ 22/1½ Tobacco 3D Powder 1/2 lb 1/2 Shot /4 Starch /6 Candles /3D Whiskey 7½ 1/2 lb crackers 14 ) to 6 yds of shirting @ 10D per yd 5/- Thread &amp; Buton 1 lb sugar 6) Angus Moses Allen McInnis Andrew Sum{o} here Old Angus Grant for the Mare I got 2 Eels From Henery at the Upper Point Bosells a Bee cutting Francis Island</p> <p>20th sent Word with Henery to George Semo Cutting Hay at Christees Island D Baker's Men Working at the cart Put the Bell on Russel.</p> <p>21st George Semow Came at 2, o,clock Fixing the cart Grinding scyths Henery got the Gaff hook. Found an oak stave</p> <p>22nd Mowing the Grove Raining</p> <p>23rd Went for chips cut a Hicory took ha{mould - could be half} the Bark Raining</p> <p>24th Arrewetra here wi{mould} Grannys Basket</p> <p>? Mowing Back of the Garden {J}enny Lind &amp; Passport a Race</p> <p>25th St James Day. Went to Charlie's Tucked against the East Wind Took Dennis there had a Round &amp; Sugar Mr Thomas Davis Fits Stevens here George Went over Christees here George Bosell here &amp; McIntosh took Char{mould}</p> <p>the 12th From Charlies, Left the Hospital A Man Drowned Buried on Thomas Isl{and} All the Little Pigs Dead 12 of them</p> <p>{A separate page showing under this one. Much of writing covered}</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>Mr James Cameron Big Island Ju{ly?}</p> <p>Semow here to Mow, Got a Basket from Francis Wife. Made 6 coils of hay Tom Fishing Gave Semow a Stave to make a Paddle for {turning} Semow wanting George to pay for the Canoe</p> <p>27th Mowing Tom here.</p> <p>28th Tom Went off Mrs Gray Jacop and His Family here Gave Jacop Padde to make Gave Grays Son in Law Axe handles and paddles got a Paddle From Mrs Gray Got a Sturgeon From Lashey at the Upper Poi{nt} The Mare had her Colt on the (27th) Tried McInniss Mare to Work Tried our own</p> <p>29th Mowing some after chips Went to Cachintoga Isla{nd}</p> <p>{written between the lines} The Colt Dead</p> <p>30th Mowing</p> <p>31st Mowing &amp; gathering Making Coils Francis children here.</p> <p>1st of August or Lammas Day. Charles here {written above the line} Shoes 7/6 got the Loan of my short Gun. Shot a Mink. George Went to Williamstown for the horse Andrew &amp; David Summers here Lewis Bosell here Christees here George &amp; Jim Nichols here A Great Hurra about Paget Sound.</p> <p>2nd Au{g} Semow came across with George got 1/3 {off page - might be in} Williamstown Fixing the cart Mo{off page} Thistles in the Evening</p> <p>3rd Went to Bakers 2½ of Ashes to my accompt 2/1 1 scythe stone /4 got Walters Mare &amp; Collar got the Lottery Letter from A Summers by Paying 1 Postage and giving a Recipt got the scow Fro{m} Mrs Summers got 1 Coarse Comb from Andrew Summers 1 Quiat of Wh{off page} 1½ Returned the Jar to A Summers Got A. Summers Johns son to come across with the scow Ellen Crossed gave her 4 {mould covering words} in the first Hay</p> <p>4th George Sick, Ellen ca{off page} {mould covering word on left}th here from Chatuaguay</p> <p>5 putting in &amp; Mowing {mould} Handle in the fork Allen came</p> <p>{black mould covering the bottom of page}</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>{This page very light so some writing difficult to make out.}</p> <p>the 6th 1858</p> <p>Mr James Cameron Big Island, Augst</p> <p>Angus &amp; Jack Went off Putting in Hay</p> <p>7th Putting in Hay Mowing</p> <p>8th Sunday Preaching on the Front By Mr Ferguson. Ellen &amp; George crossed a very warm Day. the Squire very low at Careys.</p> <p>9th Mowing &amp; Putting in Shot 2 Chucks Bosells then About the Peak George crossed for Cap &amp; Shot /11D Paid</p> <p>10th Mowing the thistles Drawing up the 10 Peices of Timber. Put them Behind the Barn Making coils</p> <p>11th {Charles} here for Dinner Running I caught a Pike &amp; Perch) Begin to Mow the Oak Field in the Swamp George &amp; I Then Worked getting {too light to read properly.}</p> <p>12th put in a Load {of} hay Turning the hay Went to Semows got A pig From Semow</p> <p>13th Went to Salmon River George &amp; I Bought J. Cameron 1 lb Tea 1/10½ Cash 1 Paper Tobacco Bought of Winkler 1 Bunch of hair Pins 4D Bought of Congdon 1 oz of acid /3D Bought of Baker 1 Quart Whiskey 7½ 2 lb sugar 1 p 2 combs /8{?} sweetys 2D yeast /4D crackers /1D 1/2 lb Candles /6 1 Handkerchief /6 for George) stopt a While at the Custom House. Led George over withe the Doctor to the Squires Came Home alone Left his Gun with Whitney The Squire Poorly</p> <p>14th put in 2 Loads of Hay Cutting in the Swamp Ellen &amp; George crossed Old Lablaw here got his axe had his Fiddle Ellen going to Kirk with Bakers George Broke a Paddle</p> <p>15th Sha{illegible}Died Raining at night East Wind Gray Son in Law took the Axe handles got milk Allen &amp; George &amp; I for Long B Berries</p> <p>16 Went to Bosells for Ellen</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>Mr James Cameron 16th August 1858</p> <p>Went to the Kit Kit Island for Eels Went to Christees for Charlie not at Home Got Eels at the Kit Kit Bosells Began the Pease 4 of them Went to the Upper Po{off page} Traded Knives with Henery got 2 Eels to Boot Got 4 Minnow Hooks from Henery Found one of the sheep dead</p> <p>17th Bosells here at the Pease Mowing Put in 5 Loads of Pease Charlie here. Bosells Bad with the Measels</p> <p>18th Began the Stack of Pease put 3 Loads in it. {written above line - Squire Cameron departed} put another Load in the Barn up on the sticks put 3 Loads in the East end of the Barn Bosells Finished the Pea{se} Some rain Henery &amp; Boy here fixed the Paddl{e} High Wind Rafts going {illegible}</p> <p>19th Put in the Last of the Pease 14 Loads Making coils in the bak feild Fixing the Fence the Horses bad shot at Luck</p> <p>20th Took one Load out of the Oak field Running put one Load in the East End of the Barn</p> <p>21st Dan came. Mowing some Down at the Pond {illegible} put more thistles on the {illegible} Found {?}est in the Weeds Got 2 Eels From the Indians got a Paddle From Jacop Sundey the</p> <p>22n Raining high Wind New Corn</p> <p>23rd Crossed with Dan. Gave Ellen 6 pence Took home the Apples From Suples. Bought of A. Summers 1/2 lb Powder - &amp; 1/2 lb Shot Plate paid Thrashing Pease</p> <p>24th Thrashing Put in a Load of Hay Fanning.</p> <p>25th put up the Hogs Semow Began to thrash him &amp; Be{off page} Went to Salmon River Bought of D Cam{off page} Combs 5D Cloth 2/6 Tea 1/10½ Matches 6 penc{e} Bought 1 lb of tea 1/3 &amp; 1/2) 1/11½ 1/2 for George Bought Blonde 1/8 Whiskey 1/3 Tar 1/6 Rosin 8</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>Mr James Cameron Augst 25th 1858</p> <p>Bought Lead Pencel 5C 1 lb Shot /6 Thread 3{?} sweety 1/2</p> <p>26th of August Went to the Kit Kit from Eels Went to Charlies got {illegible} &amp; A Hook Ellen crossed gave her 1/3 for Eels at Henerys Got 5 Shooting at the Black Birds.</p> <p>27th Semow Fanning the Pease 25 Bushels Semow 2½ of Pease Semow Went home. Rainng some</p> <p>28th Bosells here for the pay of Cutting the Pease got 5 Bushels George Crossed at 11 o clock</p> <p>29th Sunday Walter Baker Charlie Mose Rob Summers Moses Isacc Blondea &amp; Lewis Bosell all here up From the Long - Black Berries Allen got hurted in the Forehead</p> <p>30th Granny Came. George here Sick with the Measles got Vinegar &amp; a Bottle The Indian Charles Cook &amp; his son-in Law here got Potatoes, Paddle Stuff some tobacco &amp; Milk.</p> <p>31st Ellen came from the Raffle, only 6 days gone. {written above line}Allen McDonell Dance (Giving out Jobs on the Road on the 30th) Drawing 6 hips put in 2 Loads of Hay out of the swamp The Black Birds very Bad.</p> <p>Wednesday 1st of September</p> <p>The Indians making an oar &amp; 2 paddles got 1/2 Bushell of Potatoes to Get Eels for them got a stick for to round the Edge of There Canoe for making the oar Lent them the Gimlet</p> <p>2nd Moses Blondeau &amp; Julia &amp; Sarah Baker here Fixing the Red Canoe</p> <p>3rd McLean theBlacksmith here Got 6 Square peices 1 Elm 2 pines, 3 Hemlocks. Went to Munroes for shingles Raining</p> <p>4th Ellen Granny &amp; Allan Charlie all went to Lancaster 6 Dozen of Eggs got Sugar gave Charlie 2 pence for 4 Eels &amp; 1 Pickerell from the Indians got the Gimlet from them cutting some of the oats Back of the B{page corner cut off}</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>Mr James Cameron September the 5th Sunday high Wind,</p> <p>6th Nicholsons here for the Big Canoe to go to Salmon River had the news of John Duncan being in Sail. Put the Hogs in the Pen Before the Door. Henery here to Dinner shot a Duck a Saw Beak</p> <p>7th Jacop here Arrewetra here Jacop wanting to Make Brooms Allen Roy here got the Loan of the Canoe to go to Salmon River took Dinner</p> <p>8th Henery &amp; Boy here took Dinner &amp; Supper Wind High Francis Came home some things stole at Francis house &amp; at Frasers Henery sued for the Road Work gathering Oats Black Cherries Ripe</p> <p>9th George Came Put in a Load of Oats Cut 5 sheaves of Wheat got Sick and Went home Jim Nicholson home with the Canoe put in another Load of Oats. Bought 3 Basket of the Indians.</p> <p>10th Friday McInnes took away his horses Christee here got the Loan of the Spear &amp; Jack got a Cupfull of salt Brought a Knife here that they took in mistake from Williamstown Allen &amp; I a Fishing Raining tonight</p> <p>11th Cutting Oats The Indians Left their Fat Hens here</p> <p>12th Sunday Preaching on the Front Caty &amp; Dan came From Williamstown Sent the 2½ Dollars with them.</p> <p>13th Began to Reap the Wheat Francis here Went to Francis Got 12 lbs of Pork on accounts of What he owed m{e} Ellen &amp; Dan Went to Fras{k}ers {?} Sandy Came Charlie here Got some Eells From Charlie</p> <p>14th Put in 2 Loads of Oats Francis Semo here for an Order, the Black Birds Bad</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>the 14th 1858</p> <p>Mr James Cameron September</p> <p>Went to Salmon River Sandy &amp; I Bought of David Baker 1 lb candles 1p Quart H Wines 1/3 1/2 lb Powder 1p 2 lb Shot 1p 1 Bunch Cotton yarn 7/6 I owe 2/6 on the Cotton yarn yet 1 pipe {1/2} Bought of Dan Cameron 1 lb Tea 1/10½ 1 paper of Pins /4½D pence 1/2 lb Tobacco 7½D Made a Bargain with Old Mr Buchannan for the Oak stick Mr Luke to take it up 86 lb q Pease 5 york shilling a Bushel took Back the Pease Seen John Ferguson &amp; Peggy in Fort Covington Stopt at Lukes coming home Gave Grindell Streete{s} 5p in Cash towards what I owed him</p> <p>15th Binding wheat put in 13 stooks of Wheat for the First.</p> <p>16th Raining all the Indians here from the Kit Kit Got 2 axe helves &amp; 2 Paddles Gave Gray 1/2 Bushel of Potatoes Bought From Gray's Son an Umbrella 2/6 Birds Bad.</p> <p>17th Dan Sandy &amp; Caty Went off put them to Peters B. Door The St Lawrence aground above the Light House the Whitby Propeller tried her Broke the Line &amp; Left the Charlevoix came Down. Hitched to her and towed her up to Cornwall Firing at the Blackbirds Spreading the Sheaves</p> <p>18th Raising Potatoes to take to Williamstown Cut Broom sticks.</p> <p>19th Arrewetra here with 1 Broom. I went to Charl{ie} took Dinner there got some caps from him Allen McInnis &amp; Isacc Blondeau here about the Squirrel hunt took home Charlies shir{off page} Looking at Flags of All nations on Handkerchief)</p> <p>Monday the 20th The Squirrel hunt I &amp; John Carey &amp; Duncan Grant here shooting at them my Powder too coarse Ellen Crossed to t{he} Dance The Lower End Won Bakers Sale</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>{Black mould covering right edge of page.}</p> <p>Mr James Stuck on L{?}ock Dr L {illegible}</p> &lt;tbody&gt; &lt;/tbody&gt; <table> <tbody> <tr> <td> <p>T</p> </td> <td> <p>1 pair of Blue Pants Thread Buttons Lining &amp;c Making</p> </td> <td> <p>0"</p> </td> <td> <p>2 {illegible}</p> </td> </tr> <tr> <td> <p>To</p> </td> <td> <p>Cap Shirt Buttons Thread Coat Comb HandKerchiefs</p> </td> <td> <p> </p> </td> <td> <p>4 {illegible}</p> </td> </tr> <tr> <td> <p>To</p> </td> <td> <p>2 yrds Stuf Trousers Cards Lining Buttons Thread</p> </td> <td> <p> </p> </td> <td> <p>6 "</p> </td> </tr> <tr> <td> <p> </p> </td> <td> <p>Making of Pants to Bosells 1p Vest 7½</p> </td> <td> <p> </p> </td> <td> <p>{illegible}</p> </td> </tr> <tr> <td> <p>T</p> </td> <td> <p>1 HandKerchief 10D  Cash 2D</p> </td> <td> <p> </p> </td> <td> <p>{illegible}</p> </td> </tr> <tr> <td> <p> </p> </td> <td> <p> </p> </td> <td> <p>____</p> </td> <td> <p>____</p> </td> </tr> <tr> <td> <p> </p> </td> <td> <p> </p> </td> <td> <p>16</p> </td> <td> <p>{illegible}</p> </td> </tr> </tbody> </table> <p>{Coil scribble across the page}</p> <p>{12.6  18.9</p> <p>          12.6</p> <p>           6.3}</p> <p>July the 18th J Cameron Dr to D Baker 1858</p> &lt;tbody&gt; &lt;/tbody&gt; <table> <tbody> <tr> <td> <p> </p> </td> <td> <p> </p> </td> <td> <p>£</p> </td> <td> <p>S</p> </td> </tr> <tr> <td> <p>To</p> </td> <td> <p>6 yds of shirting 10 &amp; 5p l lb sugar 6D Button 3 {Thred} 2D</p> </td> <td> <p>0</p> </td> <td> <p>6</p> </td> </tr> <tr> <td> <p>14 Sept</p> </td> <td> <p>To 2/6 on Cotton yard - Paid this</p> </td> <td> <p> </p> </td> <td> <p>2</p> </td> </tr> </tbody> </table> <p> </p> <p>23.9</p> <p>12.6</p> <p>11.3</p> <p>George Semow Derushie Dr</p> <p>                              To James Cameron</p> <p> </p> &lt;tbody&gt; &lt;/tbody&gt; <table> <tbody> <tr> <td> <p>To Canoe 10p 1 pair Shoes 7/6 {?}</p> </td> <td> <p>£ 0"17"6</p> </td> </tr> <tr> <td> <p>To Comb /4 HandKerchief /6  1/2 lb Tea  1/3</p> </td> <td> <p>0"2"1</p> </td> </tr> <tr> <td> <p>To Cash 1/3 1 lb Shot /6 1 Box Caps /5</p> </td> <td> <p>0"2"2"</p> </td> </tr> <tr> <td> <p> </p> </td> <td> <p>____</p> </td> </tr> <tr> <td> <p> </p> </td> <td> <p>1:1"9</p> </td> </tr> </tbody> </table> <p>{Coil scribble across the page}</p> <p>A Man in the Wilderness asked of Me how many red Berries their Grew in the sea.  I gave him an answer as quick as I could  As many red herrings as Grew in the Wood</p> <p>{Writing sideways at bottom of page}  Pails Gonge  Mr James Con{illegible}y Lake at {illegible}ia</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>Mr James Cameron Big Island Sept the {written above this line} 21st 1858</p> <p>{Black mould along the left edge and top of page}</p> <p>{J}acop here swapt hickory for Paddle Bought {illegible} Brooms 1 Basket put in 5 stooks of Wheat Before the Rain Thunder &amp; Lighting the Birds very Bad</p> <p>22nd Granny came John Nicholson put her across Gave me some Caps Gave John a hen Chicken Ellen came from the Squirel Dance.</p> <p>23rd put in some Wheat</p> <p>24th Mowing some Wheat Went to Nicholsons for John to Reap John came across with me took his Rifle</p> <p>25th Reaping John &amp; I Christee home with the spear &amp; Jack Grinding his axe I crossed with Ellen to go to the sacrament in Williamstown. Stopt at Francis Bought Pork of Them</p> <p>26th George &amp; Mat here Charlie here all night going to Salmon River Gave 7½ to Charlie for Whiskey George Semow here got a 1/3 for his Wages</p> <p>27th putting in Wheat John Nicholson came cutting Oats him &amp; I Walter Baker &amp; John Carey took away their Horses Ellen &amp; Caty came from Williamstown George Nicholson here sent 1 Dollar on acc of the Cotton Yarn 1/2 Dollar to come yet</p> <p>28th Caty Reaping John &amp; I. Finished the oats Behind the Garden Tried Jess to the Cart Went well put in some of the Oats &amp; Whe{at} Bill here Tom Davis came</p> <p>{part of the page ripped off. Entries showing on page underneath are transcribed later in October.}</p> <p>29th putting in Caty Reaping Began to Rain</p> <p>30th Tom &amp; Granny John Went off Angus came Allen went off</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>Mr James Cameron 30th a Sept 1858</p> <p>Bought the Stove of Walter Baker took out 2 Bags of Potatoes 3 Brooms 4 Axe handles. Wheel Allen &amp; Mrs {K}imb{?} Got 1/3 cash Treat at Davids &amp; Quart at A Sum{mers} Got the Loan of a Bottle From A Summers Went Down to the New House got the Key at Peters Came home</p> <p>1st of October the Barge at the Lower end of the Island Bill &amp; John Came Went to Salmon River Bought of G Streeter 1 pair of Boots 4 Dollars paid 2/6 on them Gave him 1 Dollar on the old accompt all clear for that Bought Allen's Boots 6/3 paid for them I owe him 3½ Dollars on m{illegible}yet Bought of Baker 1 lb shot 6D 1 Thimbl{e} 1½</p> <p>2nd Cutting the Last Oats Green Broke the scythe Mowing the Hay in the Back marsh Brought home the Load Broken slates From Bovairs Shanty</p> <p>3rd Leurs hence Bosell her{e}</p> <p>4th Semow at the Potatoes George Nich{off page} cutting hay Marsh Before the Door. Put in some Wheat. Cutting &amp; B{n}ding the Corn stalks took up a Load of Pumkins 83 Semow Raised 17½ Potatoes Caty Reaping</p> <p>5th George mowing the Back Marsh stopt all night</p> <p>6th George Went home Ellen &amp; Caty we{nt} to Williamstown called for Charl{ie} {part of page torn on left side} Semow Done of the Potatoes 56 Bushels altogether took them up in the Cano{e}</p> <p>7th put in 2 Loads of Wheat Bega{n} to Rain. Ther{off page} Going up E{ast} Wind</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>{Black mould on top of page}</p> <p>Mr James Cameron Big Island Oct {written above this line} the 7th {covered}</p> <p>Taking the Rest of the Pumkins up Ellen HughAnn James Hugh Came</p> <p>8th Taking the Potatoes up From the River</p> <p>9th Thrashing Pease 2 Bushel Gave Francis Gi{v}(off page} 7½D for Pork</p> <p>10th Preaching on the Front Ellen &amp; HughAnn crossed to hamiltons James Hugh &amp; I to the head of the Island Big Bi{off page} here for a Chain and Coat to go to Williamsto{wn} Ellen came</p> <p>11th Court in Williamstown Sandy came. Squirrel hunt in Lancaster Taking in Wheat &amp; oats Drawing chunks of Boards</p> <p>12th Nicholsons here making their Stack of Marsh hay took home my coat Thrashing Pease</p> <p>13th Went to Salmon River stopt at Luk{es} the Fair Day in Dundee Bought of Louis Christe{e} 1 Axe handle 2D Bought of James Camero 1 lb tea 1/6 1 Box of Fair Pins 3 seen Mrs Hopk{off page} and James a treat From Luks Wife to be Paid talking to Luke about the stick a Dog Fight in Dundee</p> <p>14th Windy Set a Traps for the First Time Semo &amp; George here to thrash Pease</p> <p>15th Angus came James Hugh went {off page} took 1 Bushel Pease 3 Bushels Potatoes Apples &amp; Nuts 1 axe handle Semow Done Thrashing</p> <p>16th Fanning 19½ Bushels Ellen crossed George Nich{ol}son here Wild Geese came Ducks Begin to Hock in the channel Sandy Went to Williamstown with 19 Bushels Potatoes 12 or 15 Pumkins 2 Chest{illegible} 1 Bank Box Gave him 3 Traps to Get Fire{e}d Gave him my Watch I went to Andrew Summers to see if there was a Letter from Mr Luke. The Steamer Caroline sunk on the 14th)</p> <p>17th Sunday all alone Ellen &amp; me</p> <p>18th Shot a Du{illegible} Charlie came fixing my Traps</p> <p>19th the Games in William{stown} went to Salmon River with Charlie.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>{Black mould along the top and right side of page. Part of page cut off on right side}</p> <p>Mr James Cameron Big Island Lake St Joseph</p> <p>{B}ought of Baker 2 Box Cap 16 cents 1/2 lb Rounds {off page} lb Shot 1p 1 Quart Whiskey 1½ bought {off page} &amp; J &amp; J Cameron 1 lb Tea 1/3 1 box of Matches {off page}Lowe 5 {fi?} pence to the Said Firm {off page}lie Bought his Boots stopt all night</p> <p>{21}st Banking the House Christee here on {off page} 20th Brought a Basket of PumKins got a {couple Loads of Powder 1 Load shot Lent {off page} Traps to him the Water Falling very Lo{off page} the Marsh took home a Load of Chips</p> <p>{2}2nd Came for the Cows got my shirts from Williamst{own} {A}ll alone now</p> <p>23rd Semow &amp; Lewis Bondeau setti{ng} lines stopt all night high East Wind</p> <p>24th Wen{t} {off page} took the Red Canoe me putting the stick {off page} of the Marsh as the Water was high {off page}gh's Birth Day</p> <p>25th My Birth Day {off page} 2 Rats. Banking some</p> <p>26th Christee home with {off page}y Traps {outlined in a box - Jack}</p> <p>27th Charlie here for Salt {off page}hy McDonell Fisherman here for the sheep {off page}enrey &amp; Semows Boy home with the Canoe The {off page}opeller. Indian, Went up</p> <p>28th Chopping some</p> <p>{2}9th Drawing Drags</p> <p>30th Went to Charlies {words off page on both edges} Morning tied the geese &amp; TurKies G" &amp; "{off page} {Ch}arlie came went to Williamstown 1 Bushel of Pease {off page} Bushel of Nuts took 3 Basins took Back the Chi{off page on both edges} the Canoe at David Ross's</p> <p>31st Holy Eve {left side words covered with black mould to the bottom of page} home stopt at Greers stopt at the Lancaster {illegible}dge Charlie to Frasers 9D came home took Dinner Cha{off page} {illegible}ouse Killed a snake Charlie</p> <p>1st of November {illegible} Lasky here swapt 10 Traps for his G{off page} {illegible} Island</p> <p>2nd Banking house</p> <p>3rd Chopping {bottom of page covered with mould}</p> <p>5th Went to Secors got {illegible}</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>Mr James Cameron Big Island Nov 5th of 1858</p> <p>Charlie here Killing the Hogs John McGillis Ellen &amp; Caty Semows Boys taking up the line Jim Nicholson home with the chain got the Sicle &amp; Paddle</p> <p>6th Went off with the Pork high Wind</p> <p>7th Charlie went off Hunters at Charlies gave him a peice of Pork</p> <p>8th Chopping</p> <p>9th Went for Semow &amp; Went to Bosell's for Charlies Pants</p> <p>10th Went to Bakers with 2 Bushels 1 peck of Ashes 7{?} per Bushel 1/7 Hamiltons had a Ploughing Bee Tom Kennedy A letter from his Father I took the colt from the Mare</p> <p>11th Chopping</p> <p>12th Went Down with Charlies pants Met him coming up with his ashes turned Back gave me some Buck Shot &amp; Leds Went with him to Bakers. Bought of A Summers Powder 6D Pipes 1½ 1 sheet paper &amp; 2 pens 1D which comes to 8½ paid this Had a Treat at Davids 7½ Paid Archy Grant &amp; Walter settling about there Wood Witness me. Took home the Big Canoe in McInnis house for the first time 2 Frenchmen here Fishing Eels stopt all night</p> <p>13th Fishing Eels in the forenoon and showed them the Places Snowing and raining</p> <p>14th Went off got 1/2 Doz Cap from them Gave them a hicory {pole and helve}</p> <p>15th St Batte niece here with a note from Charl{ton} concerning going to mill Stole my Lines Feeding the Cattle Shot a Black Duck the Hawk Killing the hens</p> <p>16th Thrashing Wheat cleaning the Big Pipes</p> <p>17th Thrashing</p> <p>18th Fanning 1½ of Wheat Plucking Ducks</p> <p>19th Chopping</p> <p>20th Dan came Put fire out at the Lower Point Gildersleeve runing here now Andrew Summers got his goods</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>Mr James Cameron Sir John's Island St Francis. Nov 21st {above line} 1858</p> <p>Semow &amp; Henery here taking up their Line 12 years to Day since Donald McMuster Departed this Life got 4 hooks from Semow to get 3 yet</p> <p>22nd Dan &amp; Killed the Sheep Dan Went off took file scates Wool Eels Apples</p> <p>23rd Snowing taking home Wood</p> <p>24th Made candles for the first A Race Between the Ranger &amp; the Whitby the men that had the Pine came Brought my Plain Spearing Eels in the Mud got 2</p> <p>25th The men went off</p> <p>{written between the lines} mowing some Light house</p> <p>26th Mr hill here about the sheep</p> <p>27th Mr Key, Peter &amp; Solomon here for the Sheep All Day Running for them got 3/5 from Key</p> <p>28th Big Bill here Christee here got a Br{illegible}</p> <p>29th Charlie here Grinding his axe no Light in hills Light house I went to Baker Bought of A J Ba{off page - could be Baker} 1/2 Quire of Paper 4½ 1 Plug Tobacco 7½ Poison 1/3 1 pipe 1/2 soap 4D 2/7½ paid this Captain Fraser Lost got Charlies 4 coppers Bought of A Summers 1D hoar hound Candy Got candle Wick &amp; Bottle milk 1 Plug of Tobacco at Nickolsons</p> <p>30 St Andrews Day a Raffle at Lancaster Set My Traps in the Upper Point</p> <p>1st of December Drawing Hay &amp; Wood</p> <p>2nd Went Down to Charles took up his Bea{ns} 1/2 Bushel and his Dog</p> <p>3rd Went to Bakers 1/2 Bushel Pease &amp; the Beans Bought a A Baker 1 Quart Syrup 11½ Got 1/3 &amp; 6 Gave Back 2½D Bought of A Summers 1 Quart Whiskey 7½ 1 lb Sugar 6½D 1D worth sweetys 1 plug Tobacco 2D sent of a Letter 6D paid Came home Fishing Eels got 2</p> <p>4th Charlie went hom East Wind Drawing Wood Began to Sno{w}</p> <p>5th Stormy</p> <p>6 Chopping</p> <p>7th Chopping the Little Bu{off page} {illegible}swelled The Hawk &amp; {?}rot playing the Devil on the {edge of page torn off}</p> <p>{figuring on bottom of page}</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>Mr James Cameron Lake St Francis December 8th 1858</p> <p>9th Thrashing Wheat</p> <p>10th Thrashing &amp; Fanning 1½ Bushel of Wheat</p> <p>11th Drawing Drags Windy Weather setting Fire in the Marsh Behind the Barn set 4 Traps</p> <p>12th Sunday a Fine Day</p> <p>13th Went around the Island Shot a Duck did not Get him cutting hurl{s}</p> <p>14th Drawing Drags a very fine Day Wild Geese come again</p> <p>15th Went across Bought of A Summers 1 Quart Syrup 1/4 lb Ginger 2D 2 oz salts 4D pipes 1D Hoar hound Candy 5D Granny at McInniss house</p> <p>16th chopping stove Wood, Around Looking at canoes</p> <p>17th not very Well cleaning the Big Pipes pretty cold cutting Drags Fixing the Pistol This Evening the Ice has a Notion to take But That Wind is {writing changes} Beginning which hinders it From taking</p> <p>18th Freezing Pretty Keen taking considerable in the North East End of the Island Drawing a Few Drags Ducks plenty Flying about a Cold night The Cattle Harty and Smart</p> <p>19th Frosty and cold E Wind Flurries of snow 1 hen Froze by stopping out of her house.</p> <p>20th A very Fine Day Drew some Drags Tried the Colt with a Rope to lead to the Water Thinking of crossing Left it till tommorow The Full moon came in Fine.</p> <p>21st East Wind The White owl came to visit again set a Trap for him at the Lower End Began to snow. Its a Blowing Hells Gates Through a Ministers Wig Drifting &amp; Snowing. chopping. Put the Calves in the Barn</p> <p>22nd Went to the Upper point to turn my Canoe took home a couple of Drags North Wind the Ice not taking much except the Bays</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>December the 23rd 1858</p> <p>Mr James Cameron Sir John's Island Lake St Francis</p> <p>23rd Of any time this Fall the Ice had not such a notion as this Morning as the Anchor Ice partly Jam'ed between here and Christees I went to the Upper Point to Fix my Canoe Drew home a Drag Fixed the Canoe at the Lower Point Fixed and Drew the Big Canoe &amp; Red Canoe the Boat and the other Canoe all in a Block on the Stocks. Before the Door. 3 &amp; Boat Before the Door &amp; at the Upper Point and 1 at the Lower Point making in all 5 Canoes &amp; 1 Boat Freezing hard ice not taken yet and its night 1 hen Froze</p> <p>24th The Ice taken Between us and Christees {written between the lines} Count Day in Williamstown. But the Air hole is Before the Door Took in the afternoon. Between us and Francis Isla {probably Island} crows Flying about</p> <p>25 Christmas Day all alone crossed the Ice in the afternoon met henery &amp; Jim Nicholson on North side of Francis Island Went to Henerys no Christimas came Home ice not very Good Jim HopKins crossed at Davids Heard of Lewis Bosell got his Foot Hurted Shot at a Gull and Killed her as I supposed put out my Canoe and She Began to Flutter and Went off</p> <p>26th Sunday Charlie came up I went to meet him Henery Lashy and Jim Nicholson came to Fish Eels</p> <p>27th Charles went to the Store for me 1 Quart of Whiskey 7½ Bushing the Road on the Ice. Snowing &amp; Thawing Some of The Ice Thin at the Little Island</p> <p>28th Charlie went home Gave him a)</p> <p>29th Charlie went to Lancaster Came up here to Tell me about the Baker had Molasses &amp; Bakers Bread Bushing the Road to Hamiltons</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>the 29th 1858</p> <p>Mr James Cameron Sir John's Island Dec</p> <p>East Wind The Coldest night this Winter As yet. Set 2 Traps for the Mink at the Upper Point</p> <p>30th Charlie here a Cold Day and night Potatoes Froze some</p> <p>31st Charlie Went off The Last Day of the Old Year Went to Lancaster Got 5 Loaves 2p Firing the Old Year away Went Down to meet Charlie Making Candles The Owl Flying around The Ball in Williamstown to night.</p> <p>1st Day January 1859 Charles here Nicholsons taking away their Stack of hay got the Loan of a Rope Charlie Went home</p> <p>2nd Sunday All Alone went to the head of the Island</p> <p>3rd Allens Birth Day Council in Williamstown I went to Bakers Bought of A Summers 1D worth of sweetys got a Paper From Davy Andrew Baker got the Molases out of the Barrell 5 went Across 2 of Nicholsons &amp; 3 Bosells to hunt Rats got the Coat at Bakers pipes {written above line - almanack 4?} Went the Upper Point Road Came Back by Francis Island in at Nich{off page} at Semows Dan {T}renon Departed in Williamstown the Road not Bushed at Summer's's but good crossing</p> <p>4th at home cutting Wood Set out poison 3 Bates for the Fox the Water commencing to Rise on the ice</p> <p>5th Drawing Drags Angus Came had a Basket of varieties took Back a Broom &amp; BasKet of &amp; history of England for Ellen Horse Rug &amp; an Almanack a roman paper Writing the Song the California Boys Eel Fishers Down on the Ice</p> </div> transcribed https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/69dd0492749a33aa2b19c12701125d29.pdf e2fe6c1614d65058dcb15481733ad012 https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/297a1a9eca2434ac05e5deaeea3b61f6.pdf 5e51c024fc8023ed49210ab9405a77b9 https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/ff4831062efc1c160a2b8edbeaac2e88.pdf 7dfeafa88ce4326f42a502bff4f3c4aa https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/dffeb9667ed04fe9b5571078b1db01cf.pdf edc6942d67280a45d7301bd68ddfa957 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. 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Scanned Manuscript & Typed Transcription Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource James Cameron Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Courtesy of the Archives of Ontario 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, Glengarry County, McMaster's Island Township, Ontario UG Transcription Progress Scripto transcription progress Done Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h3><span class="mw-headline">December the 23rd 1858</span></h3> <p>Mr James Cameron Jim John's Island Lake St Francis</p> <p>23rd Of any time this Fall the fee paid not such a notion as this Morning at the anchor fee partly {?} between there and {?} finished I went to the upper Point to fire my ganet drew {too faded to make out} a drag fixed the ganet at the Lower Point fixed and Drew the Big Canoe {can't make out word} Canoe the Boat and the other canoe all in a Block on the stocks Before the Door. 34 Boat Before the Door at the Upper Point and 1 at the Lower Point making in all 5 canoes + 1 Boat freezing hard ice not taken yet and its night then froze</p> <p>24th The fel laken Between us and ChusteesBut the cut hole is Before the Door took {line written above} count Day in Williamstown in the afternoon. Between us and Frances{something is written after Frances but it is difficult to read} crows flying about 25 Christmas Day all alone crossed the Ice in the afternon met henery + Jim Nicholson on North Side of Francis Island Went to Henerys no Christmascame home ice not very good Jim Hopkins crossed at Davids Heard of Lewis Bosell gather foot Hunted shot at a gull and killed her as I supposed put out my Canoe and she Began to flutter and went off</p> <p>26th Sunday charlie came up I went to meet him Henchy Lashy and dim Nicholson came to fish eels</p> <p>27th charles went to the store for and 12quart of Whiskey 71/2 Bushing the road on the Ice. snowing + Thawing some in the Ice shin a the Little Island</p> <p>28th charles went home save him a 25th charlie went to Lancaster came up here to tell me about the Baker had Molasses + Bakers bread Bushing the Road to Hamilton</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">the 25th 1858</span></h2> <p>Mr James Cameron Sir John's Island Dec East Wind the coldest night this winter as yet, set 2 traps for the Mink at the Upper Point 30th charlie here a Cold Day and night Potatoes frozen some 31st charlie Went to Lancaster Got 5 Loaves 2/1 Firing the old {granary?} Went Down to {?} Charlie Making Candles The {?} Flying around The Ball in Williamstown tonight 1st Day January 1859 Charles here Nicholson's taking away their stack of hay got the Loan of a {Bothe?} charlie went home 2nd Sunday all alone went to the head of the Island 3rd Allens Birth Day council in Williamstown I Went to Bakery Bought of A {Summer?} 1 D worth of sweetys got a paper from Davy Andrew Baker got the molasses out of the Barrell 5c went across 2 q Nicholsons 3 {?} to hunt Rats got the Coat at Bakers {?} {written above line " almanack 4"} Went the upper Point Road Came Back By Francis Island in at Nich at Semours Dan {?} Departed in Williamstown the Road not Bushed at Summer's's but good croping 4th at home cutting wood set out poison 3 Bates for the {?} the Water commencing to Rise on the ice 5th Drawing Drags Angus Came had a Basket of varieties took Back a Broom {?} Baskets of varieties took Back a Broom + Baskets of be history of England for Ellm{?} Horse Rug + an almanack a Roman paper Writing the song of California Bays Ell fishers Down on the Ice</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h3><span class="mw-headline">January the 6th 1859</span></h3> <p>Mr James Camero Sir Johns Island Drawing Drags from the Pitt Point Went to the fish Ells cut 2 Hooles got one 7th chopping Looking for Broom Sticks 8th Went to m{?}amstor heneries Dog here heavy Wind Last night middling frosty after the rain Sunday the 9t{cut off} preaching on the front a very cold frosty Day and the night the frostiest on record with no wind angus came as far as Bosell{cut off} with the horse got 4/4 1/2 in cash from him for the ginger and soap got the cloth got a Basker the Dog met uson the Road near the Roman church She {?}ed Boy wanting the Pistol the Broach to the fixed the Cattle all right 10th a cold Day something wrong with the small Bull, choppig stove Wood 11th very Cold &amp; Wing fit{?} seen a fox night Back of the house the calf Bull Died Skinned him almost impossible clawed Part of the pipes and the top of the Big stove 2 Mack suns in the West before th sun went Down v i Right over her She out holebefore the Door shutting up wonderful 12th Drew home 2 Drages very Cold 13th took my trousers to Bosells Daid for them 2/{too small to make out} George &amp; I went to Fort Covington Bought 2 pipes at a luimmas 10{?} a treated Davids 71/2 David gave us a Ride over to hopkins got my Catalogue from Evans&amp;co {can't make out word} The Dog followed us gave Lukes wife the Clear met John York on the ice Bought {ink blot}amen ginger 6D soap 1/3 Bought of J. Jean sugar 10 1/2 serting 4/7 3/4 Braces 7 1/2 Bought m{too small letters}n mak{cut off} 1/3 sweet 4D got the Broach fixed 7 1/2</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h3><span class="mw-headline">January the 13th 1859</span></h3> <p>Mr James Cameron Lake St Frances Kenneth Mr Donell taking a Load of tea across got a Ride home from him stopt at Kenneths for the first time I was in his new house got a treat came Down to Bosells made supper for gorge &amp; I came home 14th seen the Fox around the Barn 15th charlie here 2 trained up fishing Eels at the Door {the marriage of Laplant Girls, squished above the sentence} Charlie got the Loan of World Commadore and one boy age Round the The Ice with the Rain freezing on the trees coming Down making a have in the Bush 16th Sunday all along slippery walking for the Cattle to the River 17th cast wind + stormy in the forenoon Charles Rose + george Bosellherd took home my trousers had a game of cards 18th Braking the Road to Draw drags the crust about {written above the current line} Walter Bakers Bee a Danel at a gran{can't make out last word} an I 1/4 inches thick 15th Drew some Drgs {a, written above} Went to Nicholsons for a Rope got it took home their Bottle charles to Williamstown John McDonalds wife departed in the glen on the {left blank} of January 1855 20th Old Bull + going Bull Smithehern trading horses gest event of Grey stopt in his Place took out the wheat 3 bushels &amp;ce on and the nest {?} bery fence Day a Raffle to bee at Williamstown to night Lent my Dream Book to Billmuth 21st St Agnes night the faster + stocking night 22 chopping John Nicholton for the Mill The traps stole on george Bosell &amp; him Nicholson 23 Sunday alone 24th tried grey draw well</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h3><span class="mw-headline">January the 24th 1859</span></h3> <p>Mr James Cameron opposite Charlotlender Went to Bakers Bought got J Baker {can't make out word} sugar 7 1/2 paid bought of a summers 1 Quart of syrup 10 paid 25th Burnss Birth Day drawing for 2 Drags paid went to nicholsons for their cutter {written above nicholsons} Clucky here gave 3 pence of salt stopt all night Tehy in salmon River about the traps 26th not very well got ready to go to Williamstown got there about Dusk 27th went to Dundas Street got what I went for stopt at L Smiths chained the Bull Dog 2 came home by Lancaster met Robert McKillop after coming from Montreal came home then went home with nicholsons cutter 28th chopping 25th Dan came Brought my shirt sent him to Bakers for 1 Quart of molasses 71/2 1lli sugar 71/2 Paid Drawing Drags set Poison in the Bush: 30th Watch came home after being away since the 13th of January Dan went of gave him 1 pair a bore katechsm{?} 31st Monday Began to thrash wheat Ihiashs about 2 Bushels</p> <p>1st of February went to Bakers. Nicholsons came home with the mill Bought of a Summery hint 14 got a paper frome J Munroe John Carey very poorly in to see Campbell the weaver 2nd fanning 2 bushels of wheat Thomas Munroe here for fur 14 Rats 10/6 1e Mink - Jessema, a Bee to Day Drawing 3rd very stormy &amp; wind 4th Went to Charles Supper for his ashes gave him 1/10 1/2 cash for them charles came up with me I went to Bakers 6 Bushels of ashes 5p and 5p Cash to be put to my account which Leaves me in Dept 3/</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h3><span class="mw-headline">1859</span></h3> <p>Mr James Cameron Lake St Francis Feb 4th Bought of a summers 1 Quart syrup + whiskey which came to 1/3 paid seen Horatio at Bakers 5th Semo came to thrash I sent his Boy after nicholsons cutter did not get it gave the Boy /3 Breakfast charles went home I went to Williamstonw stopt at Bosells got a Ricles from the RailRoad crossing from Mr Gregor Meads a Barbain with Gudgeon Sunday 6th Got a Ride to Framcis Island expecting Semo tomorrow 7th Semow Did not come went to Semows chopping for Walter Baker 8th James Ranald Married I went to Williamstown Brought 2 Bushels of Wheat 5 carpet Balls woold 1 Sheep pelt 1 calf skin asee spy slaps to get fixed Left the far Quart took Home Bread towel 9th came home Before Daylight semow did not come 10th Semow and son Francis came sent Francis to a se{letters too faded, could be m's}urs for Whiskey 7 1/2 paid jant Denee + Big Bill here for the new House treated them 11th Francis went home George came in his place 12th Tanning wheat 4 and near a 1/2 Semow got the Loan of a Bag of 1 Bushel of Wheat sent for the Load of Nicholsons cutter did not get it Went to Williamstown Meet 5 rear on the Ice coming for straw sent Gudgeon got 2, over at Earls got 3 coppers from Dan Je Laplants child Died + another on Sunday take in Williamstown {ink bleed}ront out 1 1/2 Bushels Wheat 2 Baskets 1 Cook Book 13th Came home got 3 loans came up the Glen Road in at Campbells for the Books he was away came Down. By Hamilton on the Ice 14th the St Valentine Celebration at Summerstown Williamstown Lancaster &amp; {ink bleed or mark too thick to make out final word}</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h3><span class="mw-headline">14th of Feb 1859</span></h3> <p>Mr James Cameron Lake St Francis Went to Lemows Lemow Lick could not Trash B {symbol above B that I can't quite make out} I went to Bakers Bought of a Baner half gallon syrup 1/10 1/2 Paid deen Donald Summers Raining. 16th Drawing{?} Drags at Semow put out poison chopping. 17th Charlie here looking for cranberries {words are written over a couple times, hard to make out what exactly Cameron is trying to say. First would could be 'he' and the second could be 'nathan'} sant a nee in the new House 18th i went {sentence squish above says 'James Hughs Birth Day'} to Lemow &amp; nicholsons at the {word is too squished to make out} he cut my hair. 15th went to Fort Cowg{?} Bought o{letters are faded and disjointed, finding it hard to put together} Cmeron 1 Bunch Cotton yarn 6/3 1 lbs sugar 5 cents 1 pennys worth Candy Put my letter in the box 1 down &amp; 18 cents paper{?} all for Mrs Partingtons Carpet Bag of t{?}n mcfses{not sure if this is a name} Evans &amp; co 677 Broadway new York got a Ride over with Dug Rose Henery and Dan De nee on 2 Baywood Logs got a Ride Back from Patrick Buchanan stopt at Lukes had 3 grapes not paid came to Bakers then home got Ready for Williamstown started at 5 oClock sp{this line is written over multiple times so the words are difficult to decipher} Seen Mr pudgeon got the Watch paid 12/6 a Man filled at the RailRoad crossing Seen Thomas V Sandry Mr Donell in 7 rench Mills James Hopkins married some time the fore part of this week to Mrs Jaraux{?} 20th come home Sunday from William Raining some High Wind snow melting on the Ice shawy weather. 21st went to Lemow at night ice slippery Lemow chopping for Peter B Grant Walter Bakers Big Horses came home very Poor from the shoentry 22nd Watch came home the Dog and only stopt one night 22nd went of Thrashed 1 bushel of oats</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h3><span class="mw-headline">the 23rd 1859</span></h3> <p>Mr James Cameron Lake St Francis Febry 23rd Looking at the poison nothing at it but mice mice {?} eating mice Went to Lancaster{?} Bought 1 plug Johaneeap 1 Cake cheese 1/5 19 and tape /2 from a J Baker which comes to 2/ Paid thes Bought of a Summers 1/2 lbs Candles /6 meat{faded} /4 envelope 1/2 comes to /4 1/2 &amp; Paid at Davids 2 Treats 1/7 not paid a Seen wat Glacken Left a Letter for John Canery Seen James Davidson a Quere Lad summers a Bee putting over Logs Left my mits at Bakers Seen clary, very bad with a Cold a Dance in the new House 24th East Wind chopping going the bee at Frashers to Lancaster filling{?} a Waterhole 25th 26 East Wind Stormy Drifting and snowing some cold gathering Rags &amp; Paper Rags found a Mouse or Rats nest in the hay a Tin Barn fall at clea {written above this line is the sentence 'Williamstown Francis Laplante'} 27th I mistook it for Saturday it was Sunday I went to Williamstown stopt at Thomas got a Treat in the P.O got to Williamstown Daster DAvck as usual 28th Came home Lost My Watch either in the House or Raising up the cutter Shaft shingling of Lembow here before me Came home went to Lemows came home began to thrash Oats 1/2 Bushell</p> <p>1st of March thrashing Wheat 1 Bushel an Indian here. 2nd of March thrashing 1 Bushel Went to the Post Office got a Letter 1 Book of a catalogue 10 {'D' above 10} here to be Paid the soirle{?} in Williamstown Sold Locket came down to Lemoeux my mits Last I Bought a Pair frane to Pay for them 1/3 3rd Court Day in Williamstown I went to Salmon River Paid Luke 6 pence I owe 4 pence Bought of Knichall 4th ginger 2/0 Bought at Baker 1/2 lbs Tea /10 8 got an alm made for nothing</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h3><span class="mw-headline">March the 3rd 1859</span></h3> <p>Mr James Cameron Lake St Francis In Mr Huttons Shop came across to Summers Bought of a Summers 1/2 lb candles 0/6 paid got Phillip Lalonde to come and thrash Bought 1 plug Tobacco /1 {?}ullies commenced the Oats 4th I went to a Summers Bought 1 Quart Whiskey 7 1/3 1 Quart syrup 10 1/2 paid Philli[ went off thrashed 3 1/2 Bushels gave him 1/3 cash Chucky here wanting Tea &amp; salt got it wanting to see if Lemows father might come and Thrash put the straw out of the Barn in the shed 5th i went to Williamstown gave Andrew Summers the catalogue of Books seen A Mckary gave him a hide Brought out the Locket the Book Mrs P{resot fo the word and the next are too faded to make out} Br{faded} fun the Beg Pot and 2 Bushels of Oats Quart of vinegar and 4 lb of ginger 6th Came home went to Simors for to see the old man went to Charlies Charlie came up the old man came Lemow Boy a Drawn oc Tea 9th the Old man thrashing at wheat charlie went home Tom Davies here Brought Cabbage plants 8th stormy The old man and I tannin 2 /ack stroke measure Tom here 9th ash Wednesday Tom crossed I gave him 2 ragons{?} to fire I went to Salmon River Bought 1/2 lbs Tobacco 7 1/2 Twisted Ball 5 cents Paid grange 2/6 {ink blot}ught 250 crackers 6/3 paid Luke 4 Bought of Buchannan 1/2 lbs powder 7 1/3 came hom went to Williamstown Brought out the Beaver skin Tom Kingsmill took out the cabbage Plants got my watch glass Broke</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h3><span class="mw-headline">10th 1859</span></h3> <p>Mr James Cameron Lake St Francis March the</p> <p>came from Williamstown Semows Wife for straw for Hats Wild geese in the airhole before the Door for the first that came 14 or 15 of them crows plenty ice good yet Went to Salmon River Bought of Mcinkley 3p worth of crackers about 12 lbs Bought of dad{?} Cameron 9 Balls of leverett{?} yarn in Balls at 3 per ball 45 cents Bought of David Baker 1/2 gallon syrup 11 per Quart 1/10 1 pint Whiskey 4P{?} the Loan of a Bottle to be returned helping Allen N {symbol, could be &amp;} Finn's with his Load of Logs the Little River getting Bad but Prople travelling on it yet 11th Fine Day Taerament in Williamstown Black Burds came poisoning crows 12th tanning Wheat 5 1/2 Wheat stroke measure. Went to Williamstown took out 2 Bushles of Wheat took the cotton Balls 8 and 1 Before Ice good get in the channel The Big barn Begin Sunday the 13th came home seen my mumae there Bomen came 14th went to a Summers a foot Bought 1/4 16 candles 3d 1 1/4lbs of nails 4th a seisure at Kennehts Barn of Tea Tobacco Mike Anderson + Bruce up from Lancaster helped Derby with his Boxes{?} to get away Drawing Brick for the school house Archy Grant in a rage about his Bush got the Tablet Paper got a Tose{?} skimer him me and the old man chistel Here meat the store 15th the Ice not good I went to the Little Island Sturgeon Island South Side crows dying with the poison.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h3><span class="mw-headline">March the 16th 1859</span></h3> <p>Mr James Cameron Sir Johns Island Lake St Francis One cutter came Down the Ice I went over to See to the Little Island Ice opened at Francis Ice opened Before the Door Down to the Sturgeon Island Fixing Irons on the Boxes up stairs 19 Panes of Big glass 2 of small glass 2 Big ones Broke 17th St Patricks Day in the flaming{?} tanning Wheat 6 1/2 Bushels thats 14 Bushels the old man Thrashed, not a going to stand for Lemo. Began the oats a fox on the Island laying for Eels got none 1 Catfish Ice moving very slow Robins came cutting the Traverses and Drawing them in one place christee or some one crossed over at the foot of the island 18th Raining Bonum. Mending his Maggasens {written above Maggasens "-or Moccasins"} East Wind Ice moving slow I Shooting commenced Ducks in abundance Lots of Hay and straw pease Wheat oats some corn stalks 15th Thrashing Bonum Ice going Down 20th He and commenced to Lay the first Day of Spring and it Sunday Went to the Head of the Island 21st Shot a squirrel Ice going slowly 22nd shot a Duck 23rd Launched the canoe at the Lower end shot a Duck Charlies here brought 4 Quarts corn I went to Bakers Bought &amp;{?} a. 1 Bar{?} 4 lbs cod fish 8D paid Bought of a Summers 1/2 gallon syrup 1/6 1 plug tobacco 6 for Bonum 1/2 for matches paid. sheets at Bakers 24th went to the Bush for Trader{?} forks for Bonum 25th Raining the Ice not away from the shore yet Bell here for the Ride Canoe to Be returned monday 26th done thrashing Began to tan the oats 16 1/2 Bushels Bonum crossed to Lenow I went up to the store stopt at Sidney's</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h3><span class="mw-headline">Lake St Francis</span></h3> <p>Mr James Cameron March the 26th 1859 Bought of a Summers 1/2 gallon syrup 1/5 + 1 plug of Tobacco /6 which comes to 2/3 on credit and the Loan of the Jar to be returned 27th Sunday at home all alone 28th Bonum here for his grain got 1 Bushel + a peck of wheat got 1 Bushel + a peck of Oats the next stood for the Tobacco I Bought him took1 of Lemows flaits home East Wind set 5 traps{?} the marsh Went to the head Island 25th swallows came stormy south Wind the Big White owl here got a muskrat 2 Indian canoes to Charlies spear {ink blot covering word, could be 'fishing'} in the mud got 1 eel the Ice loose from the oak stick the wind too high to fix it ice going Down mabundance 30th up road the Island 31st set traps in Backmarsh Putting oil on the colt hens wanting to hatch 1st of April got 2 Rats windy weather all fools Day fishing eels got 1 2nd Charles here fishing eels {faded} from came went to F. Carington Bought of Walter Buchannan 5 11 crackers 2/6 shot 1 Quart Whiskey 1/2 gallon mollasses Bought of D Baker 1/2 lbs Tea 1 Box of caps 1/2 canister Powder took gallacher across 2/6 a treat at Davids gave charlie 7 1/2 gave hiram 7 1/2, 2 Charlie + Hiram here. 4th Windy charlie + hiram here seen a canoe Leaving Charlies Laplants here Peter Bosell and Henerys Boy came to see the Place Looking at the Bulls to wanting one thinking of coming this week. 5th 6th charlies went home hiram shot a squirrel fishing eels a {faded, looks like 'Bail' but could be bleed through} Passed the Head of the Island to Lancaster got part of the square shek at the Lower Point Hiram + Rowed{?} + Drawed I {bleed through at the bottom corner of the page says 'September'}</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h3><span class="mw-headline">April the 6th 1859</span></h3> <p>Mr James Cameron Lake St Francis Hiram tapt trees 7th Went to Lancaster Bought of nicholson the Baker Gloaves of Bread 3/5 1 Box of matches stopt at Battenace trapps found a Baswa{?} stick of Timber flatted. fed it to the Light House Making vinegar Hiram went off shot a crow got some potatoes from Charlie made a taste of Mollasses 8th a great storm of snow through the night wounded 2 Ducks did not get them traping for eels fent{?} Tobacco luece on the colt 9th fired a shot at the Big Owl Broke the minute hand of my watch thinking to cross ddi not Sunday the 10th of April Semows 3 Boys here wanting Hay tried there short gun gave them 2 small Bundles Richard nicholson Left Beroes cellar after being almost paid for it 11th Monday alone Let out the Pig for the first time ever he was out since the 12th of august put him in again Snowing and Raining great shooting at Charlies the Ice not gone out of the Bays here yet 12th The Laplants came took their cow dog mare + colt + furniture and part of their seed no hay 4 pugs 4 Hens. 13th I went to Summerstown took 1 fore 7/6 4 Rats 88 cents 11/8 1/2 sold to Thomas Monroe Bought of a Baker 1 Bunch Matches 1/2 Bought of a Summers 1/2 gallon syrup 1/9 1/2 lbs candles /6 Tobacco -11 caps- 5 powder /4 1/2 shot -/6 soap -/5 which comes to 4/4 1/2 Returned the Jar to Davy</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h3><span class="mw-headline">the 12th 1859</span></h3> <p>Mr James Cameron Lake St Francis April Went up to Senors{?} told David Summers he might take the Basswood stick at the Light house nicholsons sent home the canoe Charlie here 13 windy 14th Raining got a Duck 15th got 4 Bats gave Motly 1 plound{?} of Tobacco Motly Drawing the slabs on the Pitt Point Holns not Laying very well Motly got a Ducks nest george Semoir here for the Pickaxe got its got all the Rigging for the Horses Traces{?} Wipple Trees claives Hamefs{?} got 2 Hooks with the Big chain to Draw the slabs on the Pitt Point 16th got 2 Rats wind high george Bosell + Francis Laplante here stopt all night Duncan Rofs poorly 17th Palm Sunday Motty + his wife crossed to Bosells got 2 Rats killed them Dog Me on clay{? could be a name, McOnclay?} 18th Duncans Birthday I went to Salmon River with 8 Rats to streeler 1 Dollar in cash 22 cents for Rats which come to 9/19 + 5/- in cash 13/9 I paid took another pair at 4 Dollars now I owe him for /11 3"9 Bought of Munkler 3 Loaves a /5 per Loaf 1/3 Bought /3 pence worth of cracker Bought of B Buchannan 1/4 lbs Sugar 1 1/2 had a treat at Lukes for 3 of us /6 not Paid Donald Summers crossed over sum old Ranken{?} and Peter Grant slutach{?} after coming out of Jail Left my old Boots at Streeters to Be fixed Walter + {?}gas came in Thomas Boat had a Round of Whiskey Light in the Light House Welland + Geldercle{can't see the last letter as it's off the page} went Down</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h3><span class="mw-headline">April the 15th 1859</span></h3> <p>Mr James Cameron Lake St Francis Angus + Walter crossed over forgot his handkerchief george nicholson here for a canoe did not get one St Lawrence went Down Went Down to Charlies in the Evening Stopt all night took the 2 Bushels of Wheat to Allen Roys on the Morning of 20th got Mr McLean {beneath the 'C' of McLean is a small character that looks like a small 'n' and the 'C' sits atop it} to make a Bolt for the Point of the PLough he paid Bought of the Baker 3 Loaves 1/3 gave Charlie /2 for a treat got cabbage or Ruter Baga seeds from Charlie got peppermint from him Mrs Laplante + Frances came the Bouquet went into Salmon River for the first time got 2 Rats the gildersleve went up with a tow found a Ducks nest Charlie and me 21st got a Ducks nest 4 Eggs Went to Baker's with ashes 1/6 got my accamfet from a Summers 15/- in it gave Thomas 4 Rats 4/4 got a Dollar from Thomas gave Andrew Summers 5p toward my account Bought of a Summers 1/2 gallon syrup 1/6 lbs shot /6 matches /7{faded?} 1/2 lbs sugar /3 got Robert Bruce from Peter Grant got 2 Papers from him Working on the Roads putting on stones Mc{another little 'n' below 'c'}Donell McDougalls son in Law Dead Francis + Motty to Lancaster for flour I stopt at Hamiltons them working at their cellar The falleberry came out of Salmon River the Boston Went Down a schooner anchored at the foot of Hamilton Island</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h3><span class="mw-headline">Good Friday the 22nd 1859</span></h3> <p>James Cameron Sir Johns Island April the Got 4 Rats. piked in the marsh bus Wild Bittern came High Easy Wind 23 Snowing + Raining High high East Wind the Water high cannot go to my Traps charlevoine{?} went up with 4 vessels in Tow salaberry in to the fort The Bouquet in to Salmon River. Schooner at anchor at the Foot of Hamiltons Island yet the Boys getting. Ducks nests Hailstones 24th Easter Sunday Plenty Eggs 25th Went to the Little Island North Side charlie came up Went to Salmon River with ashes Bought of the Baker 6 Loaves 2/6 Bought of Buchannan 1 Watch guard 7 1/2 Treat 2 Went up to Hopkins a Race Bettwen the Ranger + Whitby. 26th Went to Bakers paid out Baker for the administration{tion is written above the rest of the word as it extents off the page} 3/1 1/2 gave a Summers 5p Walter gave e 7/6 sold my Rats to Thomas Munroe 7 Rats 7/6 took home Peters Papers archy grant mortgaging his Farm to the Brockullt{? end of the word is faded} Loan companys agent archy Fraser. 27th Henery + George here I went to Hunt with them to Movile Island shooting at Black Birds set 4 traps the fashion went in to Salmon River 28th got 12 or 13 Rats Went to stuards Point took Drummes{?} on the Island stopt on Courvelle Island 29th got 8 Rats searching for the Big Trap a Long time came Home Rafts going down fine Weather got 6 Rats for my shane John Nicholson there got some Hay Planting corn Making garden Broke the Plough got Bosells</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h3><span class="mw-headline">April 30th 1859</span></h3> <p>Mr James Cameron Lake St Francis Went to Bakers Bought of a Summers{second 'm' written above 'summer'} 1 Bushel of Barley 4/4 1/2 signed for the News of the Week paid a Summers 3/4 all clear now up to thes Date sold 1 Rats at 10 a peice 5p Molty went to Salmon River for shoes Francis up as Pilot for the Raft got his cant hook 2 time has + George Bosell here set some traps 1st of May got 1 Rat John nicholson + Allen McInmes{?} here for hay 2nd John + George here for hay I went to Salmon River with 1 of Wheat to mill sold 1 Rat 7 1/2 got 1/3 {word is hard to tell since half of it is beyond the page} and Baker Bought of L Cameron {over written word and off the page} 2p) 1p 1 pair of Braces 7 1/2 5 glasses at John Fergusons /10 1 range /2 3 pence worth of Candy at smallmans Bought of Buchannan 1/2 gallon syrup 1/10 1/2 I owe 10 1/2 to Peter a Treat at Plumadoes a Treat at Lukes not paid I Lost or Left my purse or Bag of money seen Jim Fergusons Wife {faded letters or bleed through letters} son George my Bag trap stole I found it 3rd I went to Williamstown met Pat + Charlie speaking to Loney gave clucky a 1/2 took out the Handkerchief + seeds 4th came home Bought of McEdward salts + matches george Bosell + Dug came home in the canoe to Bosells took over for Boy + Dog got a Rat 1 pike a Great smoke gave frass a paddle Bosell + William set another {scribbled word, can't tell what it says} Jo Laplante here</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h3><span class="mw-headline">May 3th 1859</span></h3> <p>Mr James Cameron Lake St Francis Went to Summerstown Brought amelia across 3 Rats to T Munroe 22/3 Bought of A L Baka{?} soap Bar 7 1/2 1 pint Whiskey 4 to 1 Hat a fight Between Francis Tyo{?} + lacop{?} L George Bosell on the Boswre Bosell got Sturgeon for the first san one of the Chiefs talking about a cow John Cameron in a Summers store card playing going on 6th court lay in Williamstown sowing Wheat 2 1/2 of Black Tea + 2 Bushels + not Quite a 1/2 of scotch wheat Thomas Munroe here in the night a Load for .....{words either faded or spot was left blank} Lancaster came up aside shore took a nap at Thomasses Breakfast + Dinner Bought 20g of salts at Lancaster my Paper did not come Bought of William Poppoe Indoan 1 Hat 2 1/2 Bargained for a Butter nut Pank 12 Length 18 inches Breadth 1 pipe 1/2 a Treat 4 {'D' is written after 4, could be bleed through or just faded} got the Loan of nicholsons canoe gave me 2 Rusters 1/2 lbs candles swapt Hats with John Francis + Motly crossed seen old Mrrs Wright nut{?} Hamilton Poorly came home 8th Sunday 9th {ink is very faded the rest of this page} went to Salmon River got my Raise frank Bought Hooks Bought Quart Whiskey 7 1/2 Sugar /6 a treat at Normans 7 1/2 Lukes house on fire 10th went home with nicholsons canoe stopt at lukes{? faded and off the page} on all night 11th at William Lavelletley Raising the House helping the Hone with archy</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h3><span class="mw-headline">May the 12th 1859</span></h3> <p>Mr James Cameron Lake St Francis {this page is extremely faded} came across got Lemows canoe launch{?} a canoe sowing peas 2 Bushels {"6 of pease" is written below Bushels} 1 of ours Walter Baker here with his horse Francis + I crossed Bought a Summers{off the page} 1 lbs{?} Butter 1p got the Loan of the Bowl Bought 1 1/2 worth of sta{?} 13th making ashes making the Harrow Francis and me set out {"Bought 3 Bushels of potatoes" is written above this line} the line for Francis 14th amelia crossed +Jaua{?} with the Hat sowed 1 Bushel of our pease 1/2 Bushel of motly a Summers sent to Torotno for the Paper got a Paper from a Summers 15th Sunday Jo Laplante here {very faded again} + Motly's Brother Bosells here met a place to crossed wit Jo 16th fishing Perch got a good man got a Hen con{?} on then Lens for the first The Ticks Bod from the carpet stuffing Bag 15lbs allowing a Pound to the Bag 17th Jo came with the Line the Experiment Began the south 18th I crossed for Tom came home put the Hooks on the Line 64, 17 of nine 19th Sowed Wheat 7 15 PLanting the corn over planting some potatoes Jo Laplante here and motlys Brother fishing with the light got a good many Tom spinning strings on the Barn 20th Went for Mrs Laplante to Bosells got a Book from George High Wind no sturgeon yet sowing Oats 6 of ours Went to Williamstown stopt at Charlies Tom + F Left the Bag at allen Roys</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">May the 21st 1859</span></h2> <p>Mr. James Cameron Lake St. Francis Came to Lancaster from Williamstown met Thomas Munroe down here sailed Hom Fits Stephens &amp; I fishing Perch sowed 2 more Bushels of our Oats 8 all together Done Ploughing sent Home Io's Mare 2 canoes Tom crafted with them for the Paper Batted the Lane got my Overalls stuff in Williamstown 2 Mace Between the {can't make out } 22nd Tuesday after {?} &amp; Wife Fishing Perch &amp; {?} all hight 23rd secor Went home The Watchmake f Birch here on the Upper Point going to the {confefin?} up The Front. 24th Queens Birth Day {fow?} came Went off to Camerons {?} Perch A Party on The Banquet. Stopt at Hamilton Wharf did not get the Right Paper it was the 12th go nay I got Buya &amp; Wife here fishing 23th They went to Salmon River Buga {?} in my canoe Left it at Henerys Bought of A J Baker 2 lbs Butter 2/c Credit John Hamilton on the Experiment took home senior us Canoe no Potatoes 26th Fishing Perch Measuring oats for Salmon River 2 bushels 27 I went to Mill 1 Bushel of Wheat Brought of D Baker- 2 Bushels of Potatoes for 2 of Oats, Ao 1/3 for perch Bought Barley 1 pound 3 1/2 Saleratus 3 to 3 coppers From Mrs Laplante for saleratus 2lb sugar 1/2 crackers 3 Brought of Luke Baven 1 Auger 3/5</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">lake france 1835</span></h2> <p>James Cameron 27th of may found the milking man of the {team?} {illegible} &amp; got hooks 43' {diggerent?} kinds make and large paid {buchaman?} what owed 18 cents {mort?} at lukes with the Horn took {lupper?} tom v {tuoht?} all night angus on the front the bougnet a ground the experinment look her {off?} 28 came from lukes {faded word} windy 25 sunday mothy brother here morty v wife croped 30th morty to salmon ruien went to Bakers got no {paher?} yet great playing cards in the ashery brousht over walters bottle to not {illegible} 31st went to salmon river 30 oats got 3 Bushels of potatoes good measure 1st day of june got 1 rickerel on the lume planting potatoes chanue here burning brush {illegible} Bolele here {illegible} went to {illegible} {chustel?} Bought 1 broom v Basket hard broom to give him a {illegible}for the Basket game 34 bucks to {chuler?} for brooms 2nd frank croped with {Amelua?} got 1st {tungeon?} for the {illegible}the reaher indian here for basket v broom {stuf?} 8 {bucks?} on the harvey basket to on 1/3 {illegible} {illegible} {illegible} raining wet the ashes tom v to the bush Baking 3 got {really faded} in the bush the boys went dig {illegible} cella charlie here 4 rent to bakery tom foil bought of a {humen?} 3 {illegible} butter {illegible} 2/9 {illegible}.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">june the 3rd 1835</span></h2> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Mr James Cameron {illegible}</span></h2> <p>Sunday went to Charliestop {tall?} day 6th at charlies came home got his from to {lele?} for him 76 {illegible} 7th at the when the cattle spolied then {bailing?}, the line 8th {illegible} at the oshes Williams wife for straw 9th {moar?} birthday 10th George, William v Pete here with the wind Frank &amp; Morty came playing ball wrote a letter to William {illegible} at night forgot about the basket {illegible} the knife the letter 11th mitty Frank &amp; Philomen went to Churd to {willamdtown?} taking home wood for firs to the male tree very cold taking {ticks?} of the {noft?} from came Bailed {illegible} lime this {huk?} Nancy Ronald Buried {Durian?} {illegible} {illegible} {lele} this week school commience on the front v at Ashleys the week {illegible} on the from 12th preaching on the the front {pot?} 2/{read?} sugar 13th 3{illegible}/nut their Moare here raining {franeld cronoe?} v Meotty v big Frank Join and {fat?} Ashley in the Bush bought of Mrs Laplante 1/6 butter 0/10 baking save a {illegible} to these paid the Butto- 14th {fishing?} caught a pickel went to Lucke line Hooking taking {thus?} Butt home brought the {hingion?} to Luke for the anger {Bivent?} to salmon river brought the from kags rashes of my {illegible} ushes 8 {illegible}6/8 from 60eu 1/6 chance 76 lbs 2/- Mrs Laplante 3 2 cent raggings from 3/- corn 2/6 bought for chance 1 fin kettle 1/10 mug /4 1 tea hot ker {illegible} 2/ Bought.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">june the 13th 1835</span></h2> <p>Mr James Cameron sir his island luke st {franciy?} bought of David baker 1/2 Lia /10 {illegible} 1/- all/rice/1 1/2 salt 1/3 {sofreed?} crackers /4 came home the custom provise of {feer?} {illegible} poorly im {luenroot?} Mrs Henery june avery homy 16th Henery wife got {illegible} went the ashes 11th at the what 18th Francis went to William town lent out a basket to granny finished to the maple tree usher the Indians got the {loxing?} the big Lance to go to their raft save torn 1/3 got a aloy Butter from Mrs Laplante on aceompry the 11/1 1/2 to be luking and get wheel is Duem from reciving 2 chairs for one iced 2pm them while washing and reciving this week 19th came with the lance gave some biscuits pork raft went off ronald ms lanelis {illegible} Dehailed this life at {illegible} storm 20th tom focusing the big chair gathering the reshes 21st charlie here him and fishing loft a {illegible} forn went gave charlie his kettle &amp; mug to the fron went to red mans raft {illegible} all night with the boy 22nd came 1/2 home got 2/3 boards home the {maft?} {illegible} &amp; mat crashed {gun?} Duns Birth day broke my hook at the kit kit hand fishing at night caught a pickel or an louce to {rals?} it wale eyed pike 23 corphey charlie looking for the Heiphen most pant of the fore moon fishing hat 40 hooks on the line again and {illegible} the one cooking the last of my frozen {bear?} 6 leaves got a {lungen?}.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">The 24th 1835</span></h2> <p>Mr James Cameron lake it {illegible} June went down to Charlies. Charlie came {illegible} 23rd went to salmon river with wheat &amp; ashes gave chormand boy a little bought of D baker {illegible} Butter /10 1 bun of {joah?} 1/3 starch 3 her paher 8 cash 1 luant whiskey 1 1/2 crackers 4 went down with Charlie Amelia Donell here 26th all day at Charlies came home Walter here 27th got an {illegible} &amp; {illegible} got bot {illegible} form Henery &amp; Ashley 28th focusing the Big canoe flushing {illegible} took Home a load of wood in the canoe fishing perch got 2 {illegible} went with to charlie tom came from Lancaster 29th crossed north forn gave the watch maker D Ashley his {Hanunez?} stoke on {illegible} island mat george there went to francies island ottawa went down for his rivet trees down wonder thunder shower windy gave tom hu bag brought {illegible} 17 hiring &amp; 1 bottle mk drew with the canoe {illegible} going down king tone chace towing a raft charleuse coming u/2 salary coming u/2 30th fishing perch for bait niotty came home 1st july dan came &amp; {illegible} here fishing {illegible} the big Shin 2nd {illegible} went to william town brought 2 stugeon &amp; 2 {eely?} bought jacoye 1 {illegible} 3 save charlie a stugeon bought whiskey Laucarter 6 high south west wind cleaned the stugeon angus took how from Lancaster.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">July the 3rd 1835</span></h2> <p>Mr James Cameron Lake it Francie Charles {illegible} and from William town sailed down the river and sailed home took brakefast on wednesday and above Laucater to 2/6 for cotton balls 4th july went ot bakery bought on credit sugar of whiskey for Lemo hot paid 7 1/2 bunch match 1 &amp; 1 leach pencil 1 1/2 bought a summers {key?} 1/3 credit 1/2 lb {illegible} 3 had the postage of newly of the week for the year 1/4 the saila fighting fill 3th giving our oh {illegible} birth day bot 11 {illegible} killed him 6th ploa June {illegible} on. Brand the saladay got an {ill?} a knee the ottawa chirl &amp; new sea new era a head the log away all day tishing making Ashy 7th a race the wellard papshort boys hoeing &amp; drawing potatoes 8th went to charlie {illegible} &amp; got a stugeon rashevier began tonight very warm day {illegible} Laneuler 9th george for the poker to summer bought of as Baker {ill?} knee 4th hi he &amp; crackers 1 paid bargained about the boat 4 1/2 the tailor left the front a knee the welland &amp; banshee frank went to {illegible} to William came home late town Bakers 10th sunday {illegible} Warm weather the safe hut in the canoe 11th went to bakery with at hes 4 bushels 2/6 to my account 12 night as baker 1 boule pown killen 7 1/2 1lb sugar 6 1/2 cash 1/3 left Hamilton the Beg canoe for sauce 12th of {gug?} went to salmon bought D {illegible} 4 vally 1/6 at mary {illegible} Hint.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">July 12th 1859</span></h2> <p>James Cameron {illegible} got my boots from streeter bought {illegible} sugar 3 1/2 1/4 candles 6 bakes 1/6 to gaced 4 1/2 hold to luke bowen 1/3 had a treat at lukes charlie here hold the grindstone 4/6 to francie hold the joy the math to mothy 2/6 save charlie a Heat for starled for william town got over with bosells 13th fixing 2 hosts at Duncans grave at the tailors {in a drawn bubble, it has written $10 1/2 take each} seen a summers out at the prayer meeting seen landy cooper letting 14th came home Bought of a summers 3 1/3 {illegible} 2/11 {illegible} 2 shoot % buttons bought a baker {ill?} sugar 6 1/2 {illegible} 1/2 got lemon canoe yandy Hamilton {hates?} me aero Lemon went to chicken hisehold to william town friday 13th mowing 16th went to william town august on the front took over when v {jured?} Hugh the round took {illegible} out Charlie went with one out had the red canoe 17th to laplante here {illegible} king {illegible} baying Bale 18th went to Bakery with ashey 2 bushels 1/3 Bought a baker 1/2 gallon {illegible} 1/10 1/2 account whiskey 7 1/2 marine -/1 got the loan of a bottle when comes to 2/6 got credit for ashey 1/3 bought a summer 1lb sugar 6 1/2 lining for {trouan?} Brought the wool to a {hummery?} {hand/hard?} thyeat new potatoes 15th mowing in the calve last time hut in first hay ouston the south west half of the bank old hay N whale Boys &amp; me gathering when grey for the bank indians down.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>Mr James Cameron {lar?} July the 20th 1839 cutting the barely Luke {Bouen?} &amp; {sommer field?} here had a round gave luke a paddle luke gave me 22 cents new coin &amp; to laces gave luke the chunk of oak Having Brought the low here francie 4 dollars {maung?} the lower field Back of the garden 21st gathering some hay in the afternoon Began to cut the {wilher?} field 22 mowing the upper field some rain for the fruit this long time join came to fine his came 23 amelia croped {honest?} to basket with ashes 3 bushels 1/10 Bought boker 1 luart of {japrule?} 11 1/2 1/6 crackers 7 1/2 lieguorie &amp; penny paid 24th tim hoop Kind here a begginning and the bush rule of ale kinds 23th harled for {illegible} and tim allen &amp; James hough shooting crows came to charlie save him new coin 1 cent moht at lancaster 4 liveety shooting coming uh the river took dougale gillis a peice up pipe 1/2 26th came down stoft at hough kays working at hay stoft at ms donele shanty above lancaster bride came to charlies stoft all night 27th came home tom {tuemg?} chairs henery here got the earning to fire left my gun rowder caps shots there {illegible} charlies rags 7 1/2 28th went to salmon river with 1 1/2 of wheat 6 1/2 rags gave D mon rae 3/- towards what sowed him to the water maker /10 1/2 bought of J.Cameron 2 lb sugar /10 Bought Baker 1lb sugar 3 1 1/2 crackers 1/4lb candles 3 treat from luke the row of seeing montrey the {shipment?} mrs.lahlante made my overalls {mashly?} Barley 7 Bushells.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">Lake torine</span></h2> <p>Mr James Cameron Island Lake at francis july the 29th 1835 fincing torn canoe crophed for the payer peace to smider at home got an {illegible} from henery 30th fom wont off lemos canoe {slote?} fanning Barley francis to carlels a pie nie luke &amp; a party 13- from dundre over on the pitt point took forms line left 2/6 cash with me for tom bought of {Incofas?} wife 2 eels gone one to at the little island north side fishing at night sunday the 31st went to charlies stoft all day august the 1st Lammres day henerys wife here boys croped on 2nd {josuah?} crophed lemo here for the big canoe to go to christeey railing and went to Baker bought of a {Ba?} sugar 6 1/2 Bought of a {lemmon?} {illegible} sugar 6 {illegible} came to 1/9 Bosell Bee the {hutley?} went off got 2 oak stoves {huntery?} at Bosells august 3rd chritee here for the {illegible} the pleasure {illegible} of the salalery hours salmon river went to williams town 2 bushels of Barley to them 1 kept for {illegible} the men came for the oak {luck?} save me 1" 3" on 34 raining heavy sunday the 7th 8th at the hay at Duncavy {illegible} 9th at the hay 10th allen got hurted by james bush horse 10 allen we had {note placed coving bottom left of the paper saying croped of grain Bailey 7th Bushel {illegible} august {illegible}wheat 4 bushels to them 38 fraces of corn 19 fraces got 2 barrels of loose short corn 36 bushels rease 1 pumpkin}.</p> <p>{hard to tell what the first few letters of the bottom papers sentences were with the paper on top covering it}</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>Mr James cameron {illegible} july the 20th 1839 cutting the barley luke {bouen?} sommer feild here had a round gave luke a paddle luke gave me 22 cents new coin &amp; tolaceo goue luke the chunk of oak having brought the low here francie 4 dollars making the lower feild back of the garden 21st gathering some hay in the afternoon began to cut the willer feild 22 mowing the upper feild some rain for the {illegible} this long time join came to fine his canoe 23rd amelia cropsed honent for baket with ashes 3 bushels 1/10 bought boker 1 luart of {illegible} 11 1/2 {ill?} crackers 7 1/2 the bush rule of ale kinds 23th harled for the {illegible}allen &amp; james hough shooting crows came to charlie save him new coin 1 cent {mopt?} out lancaster 4 sweetys shooting coming uh the river took doug ale {gillis?} a {puce?} uh pipe 1/2 26th came down {mopt?} at hough kay working at hay {mopt?} at {n im?} donele shanty above lacaster bridge came to charlies stoft all night 27th came home tom {tuemg?} chairs henery here got the ear wigs to fire left my gun rowder caps shot there bot charlies rags.</p> <p>{on the bottom right there is blank paper on top blocking the 2nd half of the rest of sentences.}</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Lake {torine?}</span></h2> <p>Mr james cameron island lake at francis july the 29 1839 {ficing?} {jenis?} came croped for the payer peace to mider at home got an eel from henery 30th form wont off {lemos?} canoe slole fanning barley francis to carlels a pie nie luke &amp; a party of 13 from dundre over on the pitt point look toms line left 2/6 cash with me for tom bought of {Jacohs?} wife 2 eels gave one to at the little and north side. fishing at night sundays the 31st went to charlies stoft all day august the 1st lammers day henerys wife here boys croped one 2nd {josuah?} croped lemo here for the big canoe to go to christey railing and went to bakers bought of a ba sugar 6 1/2 bought of lummers {ill?} sugar 6 {illegible} came to 1/9 bosells bee the hurtly went off got 2 oak stoves huntery at bosells august 3rd christee here for the joy the pleasure of the salaery &amp; hours salmon river weny to williams town 2 bushels barley to them kept for {mystery?} the men came for the oak {luck?} gave me 1" 3" on 34 raining heavy sunday the 7 8 at the hay at {illegible} 9th at the hay 10th allen got hurted by james bush horse 10 allen {very?} bad 11th 12 13 14 13 16 17 18 19 20 in william where making out accounts 2 lutherlan came with me hut him acrol patheu &amp; charlie went down with them got 1/2 dollars from {lwoy?} blonds hots ale night. 22nd came home from charlies went to bakery bought of a baker 3 sugar 1/6 &amp;2 lle at a lummers for Mrs Laheamte.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>22nd August, 1859</p> <p>Settled up to this date with A. Sumers gave him an order on L. Blands &amp; 3/10 in cash &amp; putting in sonic Pease the Experiment Bastec[unclear] some of her works 24th went to Flovengh Bought of D. Cameron 2 1/2 yards of cloth</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">Francis August 27th 1839</span></h2> <p>Mr James Cameron {fire Johns?} island lake &amp; went to bakers settled with {illegible} baker to this date got a recipt bought of al baker 3/4 {yog?} collon 4 1/2 paid got an order from lewis blonde au ona lummery bought order 2 {u?} butter 1/6 1 haur bacices 1/3 {Lli?} sugar 1/2 lurant whiskey 7 1/2 1 lb shot 7 1/2 of powder 10 two {shellungs to get yet on the order a storm of hale money shor a hak mitty francis &amp; and pid to bleleles high {winei?} 1 bore meatchey {oat?} and sunday the 28th walter baker &amp; amelia {lanchute?} home 29th helping francis with the rease &amp; wheat all the {havie?} done now morty &amp; the dog came 20th went to bakers bought of a baker {ili?} sugar /6 1/2 worth crackers bought of a land pile changed the {illegible} returned the plate bought for {framly?} 1/3 salt 2 1/2 lb sugar the tauler on the {bosune?} donald {illegible} started for william town left the canoe at {illegible} late getting in to williams town 31 at williams town till the 13th came home donald {lushles?} {mapple?} 1st of september in william town francie lahlante then went nuchery gim home with him bought of {redlour?} 1 needle 1/n bottle of essence of peppermint bougt a bible for {hughann?} the highland game in montreal alot the 6" or 7th of the month.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">settle this all island</span></h2> <p>18 {went?} {illegible} 1/3 from {us?} Baker 21st {aprit?} from {wine?} 3/- 30th here {kee?} 3/- from {illegible} for the {illegible} 23rd may bought of a baker 2lb butts 2/- 4th of {dune?} bought of a {illegible} 3 lb {butter?} at {illegible} 2/9 4th july bought of a {luminers?} 1 {jack?} knife 1/3 bought of a baker luart {illegible} 7 1/2 11th of {illegible} and baker {ill?} sugar 6 1/2 rain killen 7 1/2 cash 1/3 to ashes 2/6 credit to me 18th 2 ashes 1/3 to {an pace?} 1/2 gal {syrup?} 1 luart whiskey 7 1/2 bottle lent to be {relivned?} 23 {relume?} the bottle 3 bushels ashes 1/10 1/2 luart {syrup?} 11 1/2 crackers 7 1/2 {selled?} the above with baker &amp; lummers James Cameron 13th sept 1839 13th taking in corn came a crop from {nicholsone?} {rock?} {illegible} there stormy weather {illegible} got my 2 {illegible} at the off ice 14th the 2 amelia here with the wind 13 croped over taking in pumkin 4 {rart?} load paid {trout?} a few grains of {low?} on the 14th {now?} 16th went to salmon river save streeter 7/6 cash towards my {delet/older?} bought {illegible} Cameron {llu?} sugar 2 1/2 a {haniged?} 3 dollary at dan 6 {oumerony?} left my {patol?} with {wale?} the toritor to give to the {walcracker?} bought of brother 1/2lb tea 1/1 1/2 1/2lb crackers -/3 1lb sugar 4 1/2 {illegible} bought david baker {ill?}of butter 1/- stoft at lukes the {macesin?} corn ale went to {williay?} town at night brought 3 new eggs {illegible} fork 3 bottles of vinegar got there in the morning 19 18 19 20 the games im {illegible} town in williams town till 29 started for home bought the baker loaves 1/8 stoft at charlies all night 30 came a book to new {illegible} sent a letter to duek at {nicholen?}.</p> <p><br />{top is hard to see/read because the words written are really faded}</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">James Cameron 30th sept 1839 big {flame?}</span></h2> <p>gave Henery {north?} 1 {dolen?} of reunite oct 1st motty left here to go to {liams?} rivened back 2nd thunder lighting croped with the {lanelias?} to bosell {cut?} the bear {pig?} for the 1st over cut the boys thrashing treat return my {trales?} nailing lana /2 in one {illegible} 3 in the other 4 got 2 rats walter &amp; {smeler?} here had a bottle went salmon river as far as lukes {illegible} all had a hound 7 1/2 3rd treated old cavier keiths cavern bought Dan Cameron {ill?} cent bought {cong don?} {ill?} shot 10 cents sweety 3rd bought cameron 1 buck of cotton yarn 1/6 to be paid bought bakers candles /6 {speaking?} to elli lean about the wood a treat at lukes /9 had diner at lukes my watches {illegible} at the water save him 3/ cash took home my {butt?} weny to salmon river brought luke 3 pumkins bought of {grinds?} streeter 1 pair of fine boots 18/5 bought {mimkler?} - 1 loaf of bread bought the paher from walter bushel 1/2 june -/6 {illegible} to a {cellan glavs?} {seen?} in lean matter the barge glen shee {land?} he would come for wood had a treat at {plumader?} got a {told?} from the {echeume?} behind me lean beat as far heapkins {clukeys?} boy drowned on sunday the 2nd games cameron {illegible} in coming to the Boys thrashing rease the charveys ground yet {illegible} {drumking?} hand owel in 10.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>Mr James Cameron sir johns island {illegible} october the 7th 1859 got 1 rat shot a crow and a hook the boys finished thrashing the rease stacking the thaw on the {illegible} shot a 2 men here a raft from the racket one of them a {robidoure?} grinding their axe the chain {illegible} tug went down seen a plover at the foot of the island 8" east wind began to fan the rease 34 1/2 bushels fanning 1 bushel of oats hut in the stack of oats in the barn motty went off paid me my pack of {piase?} the kattmen not the {illegible} my canoe to go to boselle the captain of the barge {lueere?} {belonging?} to evan he {illegible} for to see the hood 9th sunday francie crosed to bosells to lahlunte &amp; wife amelia here jim me {holson?} and henery boy here got a loaf of bread from for my {love?} got the remander of the butter the sugar east wind ice froge in the canoes {tust?} ice {meaching?} on the front line but cool woke the {glall?} my watchgot a rat {taking?} of going to {brockelle?} 10th monday the barge began to load drawing 3 1/2 cords out of the bush save {from w?} 3/9 for drawing left the {culls?} {whale stucks?} paid me 23 1/2 for the wood josuah got hurted {huyh?} ann on the front after {muts?} old {illegible} my donald here with bodelle went to charlie charlie came uh {fucing?} the pack 11 cattle {fan?} in william town charlie and I went a heavy load for the canoe locked very bad.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>Mr James Cameron lake {france?} oct 11 1859 took 7 bushells of {peace?} 12 fraces of corn 19 pumkings the bunch of cotton yarn the {slep?} of hops muts apples 2 sleps for killer left the beech block at charlies brought 23 dollars cash gave charlie a /7 1/2 bought at lancaster 1 put /4 let 3 traps {wh?} the river found a stone &amp; feather mrs m dougale on chip wife dud got my {broge?} 4 {butiony?} no book called at the lancaster rost off got 2 {mine?} Lking 7/6 12 came home took my {gun?} from charlie got a bag from charlie took 3 from williams town bosells took their male away 4 {months?} nut 1 day francie took his horse here went to lemmers for my papers bought {undigo?} &amp; candles brought wattery bottle home serving lummons on on the {lashoot?} folks bill mil {liod?} {illegible} charlie the the &amp; maith took a load of culls with lime 13th runting out manue cutting pumking 14th shelling corn 1 1/2 bushels marked the bags a {mapple?} 13th at santa mees of a clock high wind shot a crow morning amelia bosell lere 13th {santanee?} bee on jacoph {plane?} crossed to bakers bought of {oil?} baker 1 luart of whisky &amp; bottle 7 1/2 1/2 {eli?} rowder /9 bought of a lummers 2lb sugar {ill?} shat -/6 sent a letter to D. W.evans new york city broadway paid 3 cents a roffle in williams town on the night of the 14th of a gun seen me {phunk?} at the stone jacop baker down the {challenge?} going down with a raft wild geese.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>Mr James Cameron b.f st home mr {jhoundas?} davis here gave here 2/6 for to get at a lummers went to charlies stoft at charlies all night jacop got 2 eel in the mud 17th came up from charlies began the potatoes had 2 bags from charlies 2 from francis 3 of my own measured 13 1/2 in the bags 3 4/2 on the floor of the house whieh makes 20 bushels to take out 4 bushels they hut in the cook house {fucing?} my canoe began to rough before the door 18th 2 bags form nicholsons 1 from {leino?} stoft on francis island all day &amp; all night 19th came home got a plate of butter from mrs laplante for being at the potatoes francis came had his over coat 7 1/2 cut a tree of {hieory?} that was cut down at the head of the island went dwn for charlie {wmd?} could not come with the wind 20th at charlies taking in corn at charlies began to snow took up ale the potatoes at home at charlies tile sunday the 23rd charlie and come up brought the carrots thrashing 4 wheat oats george bosele here 24th hugh birth bay charlie and S to william town with 20 bushels of potatoes bought at lancaster crackers &amp; whiskey 7 1/2 23rd {lacy?} birth day came from william town shot a 3 miles found a bottle stoft at the bakers bought 3 loans 2/1 1 candle 4 1 1/2 about 90 bushels of potatoes am to hay for motty 1/3 to bosele came up from charlies began the 23 bushels of potatoes put 16 busheles in this heap book of the cook house took home thedonald {tinman?} in donald departed on 21st.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>James Cameron oct 23rd 1859 James Cameron my birth day in williams 26th out 3 1/2 bushels in the heals at the hog pin so that only makes 21 1/2 bushels in the {hiah?} and 20 that went to williams town to then must lie a--- something some place that would only we 8303 of patotes covered pretty weee measuring the wheat 4 bushels got 1 bushels of it thats 7 bushels for them of wheat 3 1/2 bushels of oats thrashed this time marked this on the 23 of oct francis got hustove on the 23rd here 13 banking the house feeding the pumking to the bills francis brought a sheep yesterday forgot my candles at charlies 27th went to salmon river with my francis {wrist?} high wind wheat oats rashes my boots not finished bought of {bnehands?} &amp; brother 1 lb candles / 7 1/2 perli 2 lb sugar at /5 -/10 2 piped 1/3 paid all this 1 cake of cheese 12 3/4 lb 3 1/- not paid bought of normel men donald 1/2 lb crackers 3 1/2 came to hop kind seen mags me on there came home wind very high coming home francis could not crops to the contraet 28th to laplant &amp; william &amp; pete after {francis?} to crops drawing wood amelia here 29th croped over stoft at {lemoy?} with the bags &amp; at micholions bought of a lummers 2 1/2 butter at -/11 her {u?} 2/3 brought home the rick once took {lemouy?} gun let 2 in and francis went to williams town came home told me about the book rease way got my newpaper playing {cheequnt?} at the stove.</p> <p>{on the left is a side piece of paper that has word written on it.}</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">James Cameron Lake Francis oct the 30th</span></h2> <p>sunday shot an one got 2 rats or bail here {fincing?} one ground on the potatoes francis amelia croped stoft at {mehorland?} all night cracking nuts {holy?} eve {illegible} child dies buried to day holiery on the {boy lemons?} to corn &amp; all with horns 1st of november all {paints?} day {illegible} from {illegible} stoft at bosells for francis 2 {sandians?} reshing eels at the little hand philomen &amp; franics &amp; josuah crissed burning some of the mash 2nd francis came amelia got a large rat the ice thining to take in salmon river to night jim meholson &amp; henery on fergusons island captain frasers raft at lancaster francis went home with bosells making a door for the pig pen 1/2 bushels of pease to soak for the 1st rease gave him platering the house no boats in to the salmon to boats running in the salmon 4th taking home the fence to cave the sheds {diuing?} the floor big frank here going to {beaulornous?} got a rat east wind some snow went to bakery bought of watter 1 butter plate /3 1/2 {u?} shot -/6 bought of julia summery 2 lb butter 2/- 1/2 lb candles returnedandrew bakery bottle got on 13 of october &amp; mattery but 3rd killed the sheep frank croped george bosele and frank came shearned a lueker thunder &amp; lightning houl &amp; rain 6th captain fraser here and his wife john rudholson here wedding crossed snasing a squirrel coming out of salmon river.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">Nov 7th 1859</span></h2> <h2><span class="mw-headline">James Cameron Island</span></h2> <p>ellens birthday francis laplante married and motty croped took 2 canoes for the wedding stoft and while the might motty brothers here and {lester?} 8th croped to m" Doneles with walter baker took home his horse gave me 2nd cash went to see lemo went out to nichlson bush came house went to charlies. Charlies came up boats running gave charlie 1/2 bushel corn to be returned 9th went to salmon river took the gun traded the long gun with dashney got boot {fucuing?} my french water 7/6 for gave me a powder from kam kod treated to a liantcider a treat at lukes gotering nails put a slash in my watch 7 1/2 bought of baker sugar 2 lb 16 cents 1 lb buckshot 7 1/2 spent 2/3 1/2 got yellow were from lukes came home luis {mal?} mathieson came home charlie stoft all night 10th charlie here {horwy?} wind 11th taking home wood charlie went home gave him a squirrel for the first time cleaning out the canoes splitting a {lick?} for an once halve gave another 1/2 bushel of pease to the hog thats 1 1/2 bushels gave him the magnet went down yesterday 12th stormy snowing raining put a handle in one of our old {ouces fucing?} the colys place some wild geese {heping?} went to the head of the island draw up the canoes 13th sunday raining heavy 14th went to williams town bought of in &amp; a baker 1 bottle rouson 1/3 {ill?} shot /6 1/2 not got my paper a {reminder?} in montreal nicholson left there canoe {wok?} home {lemous?} jame n dougale.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">November 13th {monday?}</span></h2> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Mr James Cameron Lake {francis?}</span></h2> <p>duncan tangular sale council day in william town 16th came home tom came to butchers killed the brown bule 8 ball in him late at work got thomas {manovu?} boat some of {u?} lemmers goods came in the gallary got charlies shirt heard {land?} {shartune?} being married 17th killed the white bule sain edward &amp; angus went off sent 2 trash we pain 1 hand {kinchney?} 1 book gramer french 7 hair of love to left 1 luarter of the brown bule with no {salted?} it mottys wife &amp; emilea here francis croped to {benot?} bush fine day took home joy dog 1/2 busher pease to the hog 18th charlie here gave him his shirt gave him the {hiad?} francis killed his 2 hogs lewis bosele came frank and to a lummers candles 1/- {soap?} 1/6 {syrup?} -/9 knife 1/3 salt 1/1 1/2 {stard?} -/6 a bet on the coat {bittle?} of rorter 7 1/2 hand this another treat 7 1/2 paid this gave lewis christee -/3 borrowed from a baker paid this to walter speaking to francis for an once francis &amp; girl going to get married 19th wet weather {kaiming?} hord old country vessels going up to the lakes seen {wetras?} christee at the head of the island sunday the 20th some snow windy {tala very?} going up a race the {charlevoue?} &amp; a {proheven?} chails bet 21st this day of the month donald {men?} master depairte this life francis croped east wind {salavery?} came out of salmon river taking home wood down up this {barge?} cedan bun 22nd {jane?} m" dougale {mowied?} 23rd bosele and francis come making {plater?} for the cows in the herd maker sick.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">1859</span></h2> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Mr James Cameron lake {francis?} nov 24th</span></h2> <p>francis &amp; reggy croped josuah &amp; went to charlies took dinner jacop &amp; family &amp; crew came there to up a bag of charlies ashes got a 1/2 bushels of corn for what gave him going to slamon river francis &amp; george bosele {tools?} over amelia cow boats running yet chickens dying off with the cold got a rat ducks in the {channel?} new moon and in to day friday the 23rd st.catherines day killed the pig francis came home from {benos?} bush henery girl came home from below she last {yauh?} down for the holiday 26th high wind she huron ground at the {low?} light house cutting brush on the {ritt?} francis thrashing wheat 1 bushel trying to break taking home wood harles out at night 27th {hercules?} took the huron off a race the {herca?} the {hwon?} and the st lawerence emelia baker &amp; william rose here a a bottle of good stuff 2 cutting on the {ritt?} point frank to mile got my borts from {theeter?} 29th {jerose?} met the men at the head of the {illegible} ellm came 4 men bought of ummery 1 coat 7 1/2 once 6/3 1 luart of my {rut?} -/10 1 {bore of pills?} 1/3 once 0/0 my canoe went of 30th bought a {bag?} 3/4 cotton -/3 1 fine come -/6 {standrew?} {avkapple?} at davids stoft at {fed?} all night came home ellen went the lance lewis bosele {hair?} thomas moses blondease here put {passenger?} to frasher {gemow?} a bee {chopp?} sent a letter yeaterday to francis ducked chatuaguay {illegible} 1/2 sweetroy got 2 paper a treat baker -/5.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">Dec the 1st 1859</span></h2> <h2><span class="mw-headline">Mr James Cameron lake at francis</span></h2> <p>Sandy luiden &amp; lewis bosele here from the donee and amelia laplante drawing drougt 2nd opened a ritt of potatoes that shut 6 1/2 bushels ale pattern but about 3 1/2 bushels of good put some ground around the front of the house 3rd angus came and sheilds took {flown?} - 1 bag motty &amp; crew came from the front 1 {potatoes?} 1/6 from a lummers for the men and angus sent {lli?} by mrs laplante 3/- sunday the 4th snowing &amp; stormy the sheep came home the night at storm began to feed the cattle 3 motty went of measuring the men {chophed?} the first 1 man {hopped?} 7 1/2 cords 3 others 17 cords 6th croped over ellen anf took charlies ashes 1 1/2 bushel took a duek got of a baker 3/9 cash bought a {yicket?} and he was to put in the dollar 3/- that 8/9 got from him gave ellen 2/6 cash a treat at davids 7 1/2 bought of a lummers 23 {u?} pork gallon {syrup?} 1/10 1/2 ell butter {ele?} saleratus {ill?} tea 1/10 1/2 broom -/3 {envdoper?}/2 1/2/paid candy {illegible} {u?} -/3 paid 4th the {men?} chopping 8th francis &amp; ellotty came holy day motty thrashing at night {histians?} francis tried his {roft?} took home wood the men broke the wedge 10th measuring their - wood cordy took them acros in the canoe high wind gave them a black 7 bushels got 6 motty 1 morgan {bon?} 78 white horse new jersey.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">10th 1859</span></h2> <h2><span class="mw-headline">Mr James Cameron Island</span></h2> <p>bought of a lummers 1 coat {lin?} once 6/3 handle -/6 for {hira?} 1 h put brandy 1/3 one {hay?} worth of hoar hound candy brought hiran seen key at the store alex ice and wife dies on the on the 6th of dec ellen took my letter book hiram lewis came with me bought the once for hira in me to payfor it and him to pay me in cutting wood at 1/3 her cord 11th sunday fine day east wind 12th stormy day and cold hira in began to {chop?} up on the south west of the bay 18th taking home wood 14th francis croped very cold weather these days 13th choping with hiram sort each 16th chopping mrs laplante and hiram croped a fine day hiram stoft at {hamil stones?} all night my paper it came home cording the wood what we cut between us 3 1/2 all {the/that?} 1 3/4 for each of us he has 3 3/4 cut week francis got {ill?} of tea on my account at a lummers 2/{?} a stormy night ice took remark {ice?} well with the e wind sunday the 18th storm and cold ice took acrop to the kit kit and little island 19th turned soft ice opened again looking for a sleigh-crook for cutting firewood on the bank to him wood owls plenty 20th francis chopping maple tree 1 1/4 me chopping and cleaning 1/2 cord seen a mink up at where we chopping hiram shot a squirrel.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">Dec the 21st 1859</span></h2> <h2><span class="mw-headline">Mr James Cameron sir Johns island lake st Francis</span></h2> <p>to day the {moutual?} benefit is to be drawn in new jersey to day chopping 22nd hiram &amp; amelia &amp; francis croped hiram brought {ill?} candles from a lummers 1/- let my trap for the mink to 1 rain of {mut?} for hiram at bakers 2/6 23rd chopping 3/4 wood stormy day of 24th {freezing?} very hard see take very well not all shut at dary hitam the house all day taking home wood in the {forenow?} chooped /4 cord in the {culer?} moon sunday the 23rd christmas day croped the ice went put of the way hiram and {tranel?} croped 26th hiram went to williams town 27th wnt to charlies {tupper?} bsuhed the road henery fishing eels 28th croped over took my trousers to henery's wife to make bought of a lummers cap 13/9 to 3/4 cheese /3 1/2 per {u?} seen angus on the front {Brug?} bakers -1 dogen of buttony -/2 came home lent henery my traps 3 of them gave francis laplante an order on a lummers for 10/- went to williams town on the william town on friday the 30th {cstairled?} for home stoft at charlies olders in the 2nd {concetiwn?} took breakfast ad treated me well came to the front bought of a lummers {ill?} sugar got my trousers from henery wool 1 dogen of pumkings in that croped the horses.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">New Years day {jan?} 1860</span></h2> <h2><span class="mw-headline">Mr James Cameron Sunday lake at francis</span></h2> <p>January 1st 1860 sunday new years george {sapper?} burning ham {heneage?} to laplante big frank motty &amp; wife {piggy?} &amp; lewis bosele william &amp; henery william {sue?} {philly?} lalonele charles {illegible} wife {illegible} all to {dimer?} monday 2nd council day in williams town the new years ball to be to night frank thrashing wheat 3 allen birthday crosed to lummers bought of a lum 1/2 lb tea -/10 rory {m9?} dougele lost his horse in the crack saved the {sleigh?} a great may at the ball francis to williams town to mile sent a bushel good measure in the {flowr?} council to darp in williams town darp 4th hiram came henery fishing eels with henery &amp; george 3rd hiram chopping drawing wood to the 6th drawing wood holy day hiram chopping turning soft 7th gave an order to hiram on lummers for 3/3 1/2 in goods hiram went off crosed over bought of a lummers 1 rint of H wines 7 1/2 2 lb 14 og of butter at in peril bought a lottery ticket no 1" 25" 51" M B {lole?} Drawn on the 31st of janaury 1860 a ball to be at david lummers to {tolerate?} the boys bound for {raliforma?} on the 12th of janaury 1860 broght of hiram 1 book 2 bottles of ink 1 flute 1 donele bauel pistol 8th sunday at home 9th chopping a thaw 10th chooping the wisha crosed with horse for francis motty &amp; 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Scanned Manuscript & Typed Transcription Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource James Cameron Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Courtesy of the Archives of Ontario 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, Glengarry County, McMaster's Island Township, Ontario UG Transcription Progress Scripto transcription progress Done Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>Dec the 21st 18?? Mr James Cameron Sir Johns Island Lake St Francis To Day the Mutual Benefit is to Be Drawn in New Jersey to Day chopping 22nd Hiram &amp; Amelia &amp; Francis crossed Hiram Broughs 1 lb candles from A Summers 1/c set my trap for the mink To 1 pair of {illegible}for Hiram at Bakers 2/6 23rd chopping 3/4 of Wood Stormy Day of snow 24th Freezing very hard ice take very well not all shut at Dark Hiram in the house all Day Taking home Wood in the forenor Chopped 1/4 cord in the Afternoon Sunday the 25th Christimas Day crossed the Ice I went Part of the Way Hiram and Frances crossed 26th Hiram Went to Williamstown 27th Went to Charles Tupper Bushed the Road Henery Fishing Eels 28th crossed over Took my Trousers to Henerys Wife to make Boughs of a summer cap 13/9 to 3/4 of Cheese to 31/2 {illegible} lb Seen Angus on the Front Boug Bakers 1 Dozen of Buttons /2 Came home lent Henery my Traps 5 of them gave Francis Laplante an order on a summers for 10/ Went to Williamstown on Thurs In Williamstown on Friday the 30th {illegible} started for home stopt at Charles Alders in the 2nd Concession took Breakfast and treated me well came to the Front Bought of A Summers 2 lb sugar / got my trousers from Henery 1 lb Wool 1 Dozen of Pumkins {illegible}that crossed the Horses</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>New Years Day Day 1860</p> <p>Mr James Cameron Sunday Lake St Frances</p> <p>January 1st 1860 Sunday, New Years George Tupper Birmingham Heneage Street Jo Laplante Big Frank Motty &amp; Wife Peggy &amp; Lewis Bosele William &amp; Henerys &amp; William {Gere?} Phillip Lalonde Charles Tupper &amp; Wife &amp; children all to Dinner</p> <p>Monday 2nd</p> <p>Council Day in Williamstown the New Years Ball to Be to night Frank Thrashing Wheat</p> <p>3rd Allen Birthday</p> <p>I crosed to Summers Bought of A Sum 1/2 lb Tea -/10 Rory McDougall Lost his horses in the crack saved the sleigh A great many at the Ball Frances to Williamstown to mill I sent a Bushel good measur in the Flour Council to Day in William {Williamstown} 2 Days</p> <p>4th</p> <p>Hiram came Henery Fishing Eels with Henery &amp; George</p> <p>5th</p> <p>Hiram chopping Drawing wood to the H</p> <p>6th</p> <p>Drawing Wood Holy Day Hiram chopping Turning soft</p> <p>7th</p> <p>Gave an order to Hiram on A Summers for 3/5 1/2 in Goods Hiram went off I crossed over Bought of a Summers 1 Pint of H Wines 7 1/2 2 lb 14 oz of Butter at -/11 per lb Bought A Lottery Ticket No 1..25..51 Mo B To be Drawn on the 31st of January 1860 A Ball To Be at David Summers to Celebrate the Boys Bound for California on the 12th of January 1860 Bought of Hiram 1 Book 2 Bottles of ink 1 Flute 1 Double Barrel Pistol</p> <p>8th</p> <p>Sunday at Home</p> <p>9th</p> <p>chopped a Thaw</p> <p>10th</p> <p>chopping the Wisha crops with Horse for Francis Matty &amp; Wife came</p> <p>11th</p> <p>Thrashing oats a cold Raining</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>Mr James Cameron Lake St Francis January 12th 1860</p> <p>Fanning Oats 27 Bushels A Ball at David Summers to night for the Lads going to california</p> <p>13th</p> <p>Thrashing Oats</p> <p>14</p> <p>Fanning Oats 32 1/2 Going to Thrash Wheat to Day. Fanned {large space}I started for Williamstown Went to the P.O got my Paper Bid Farewell with David Summers &amp; Sandy Grant Edward Santinee a Bee Moving Davids Barn to Jacobs Island</p> <p>15th Sunday</p> <p>Me in Williamstown Seen McF Death in the Paper Died on the 2nd of January D Mc D (F)</p> <p>16</p> <p>Writing Some</p> <p>17th</p> <p>came Home Gave her {looks like symbol for British pounds followed by end bracket} on the 16th the Lads started for California Davy Summers Sandy Grant Donald M Gregg Bill McLeod turned Back {Simon Derushi?} a Bee stopt at Henerys all night</p> <p>18th</p> <p>came Home took my Trap Burned it in the Fire</p> <p>19th</p> <p>Drawing Wood Went to for my Paper Gave A Summers 5/- cash for to send to the Lottery Bought of A Summers 2 silk Handkerchief 2/3 a peice 4/6 of a Dollar Bought of a Baker 1/2 lb candles -/6 lb sugar -/6 Went up the ice to Hamiltons for the first time</p> <p>20th Drawing Wood</p> <p>21st Fishing eels with Henery got 22 eels &amp; 1 catfish Agness night</p> <p>Sunday 22nd</p> <p>Bill here Mrs Bosele here Evan F brother Lost his horse some say Donald M Donald is married</p> <p>23</p> <p>Farming 1 1/2 of Black sea Francis got not quite the measure taking home Wood {last line on page most words obscured by damage} Laplante</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>Mr James Cameron Island January 23rd 1860</p> <p>24th I crossed to Summers Bought of A Summers 1/2 Gallon Syrup 1/9 got the Loan of the Jar to Be Returned Returned the Bottle to Roby no mail came at Nicholsons got nuts chopping a soft maple came home Raining took up my trap</p> <p>25 Burns Birth Day at home</p> <p>26" chopping a Little went to store Bought of A Summers 3 lb 6 oz of Butter Almanac which comes to 4/- Bought of A J Baker 1 Bar of soap 1/6 1 lb candles 1/- 2/6 paid for treat 1/3 {and at?} Lancaster Amelia crossed {Wisha?} to Jas</p> <p>27th</p> <p>Henerys Boy got the Loan of the axe</p> <p>28th Shot an Owl Went to Williamstown got a ride from Jim Angun in the Glen a treat at Bakers</p> <p>29th Sunday</p> <p>in Williamstown</p> <p>30th</p> <p>in Williamstown Andrew Baker &amp; Mac MGreggor there</p> <p>31st Donald Roach getting Married to Day came home stormy nothing at the Poison the Lottery comes off to Day Found a Horseshoe</p> <p>1st of February</p> <p>Frosty</p> <p>2nd</p> <p>Went to Williamstown got Bosells harness &amp; cutter got my Papers - Left it in Williamstown stopt at Spinks seen Amelia LaPlante</p> <p>3rd</p> <p>Came home Bakers a Bee Went to Nicholsons John came my Wheat 1 &amp; 3 pecks stopt there all night</p> <p>4th</p> <p>Went to Mill Found Walters cap &amp; Buffaloe on the Ice Went to Groves Mill got my watch from the Watchmaker &amp; he charges me a Dollar not Paid gave me a Glass for my watch carried my Bags home from the middle of the Ice</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>Mr. James Cameron Island Lake St Francis Feb the 5th</p> <p>Sunday Frank &amp; Amelia went to church in Williamstown the Sheep Dead 2 strange French Boys here named Laflesh Antoine Bosell here</p> <p>6th</p> <p>skinned the sheep Put Poison in it on the Little Island Angus &amp; Johnny McIntyre came Drew 4 Loads for a Beginning Good Deal of Water on the Ice Went to A Summers Bought of 1 Quart of Whiskey 7 1/2 Saleratus -/{6?} 1/2 lb Tea 1/3 1/2 lb candles -/6 not paid (1 pipe 1/2 matches 1/2) paid). Sent out the newspapers A Culdnagon Dead</p> <p>7th</p> <p>Duncan Smith came Drawing</p> <p>8th</p> <p>Angus came Went to Summers Bought Candles &amp; Potatoes Handsome Weather John McIntyre Broke his Big Whippletree Ice cracking Wishaw Began to go to School at Frashers</p> <p>9th</p> <p>Fine Day Drawing Wood Big Frank's child Died Francis came from Jo's Drawing since Monday Waggons going on the Ice Open at the Lower Point</p> <p>10th</p> <p>Cold &amp; Stormy Drawing Frank Began to Draw for -/10 per cord Johnny McIntyre Broke his sleigh Started for home in the Evening To 3 Bag of of Oats 1 Brought Down this Morning hard on 40 Cords out now keeping the Maple &amp; Birch apart from the Beech Hens Laying in the House</p> <p>11th Cutting Roads &amp; Piling on the Bank Frashers Boys here for Sand Francis Drawing 7 I crossed Got a Letter about the Mutual Benefit Bought 1 lb of Poison 1/3 got my Papers Seen John Cameron From California Got 7/6 Cash From Walter Baker Gave Thomas Munroe 5/- I owed him came home Slept all {2 or 3 words obscured due to damage} A Very sore hand Henery</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>Mr James Cameron Island Feb the 12th</p> <p>Sunday Jo Laplante here and crew drawing out the Boat Dog went off Bosell sold his mare to Jo</p> <p>Monday 13th</p> <p>John McIntyre &amp; Bill Smith came to Draw Went to Summers Bought of A. Summers 1 Quart {H.W 1/5?}</p> <p>14 St Valentines Day</p> <p>A Ball at Spinks? a Dinner at Rannald for Chisholm</p> <p>15th</p> <p>Went to A Summers to {illegible text} 1/2 Gallon Whisky 1/3 got from Mrs Summers 1 lb Sugar Finished Drawing the Wood They Went Tom Dan's came attorney E Ward</p> <p>16</p> <p>Tom Went of</p> <p>17th</p> <p>I went to A Summers Bought 1 Watch Key -/3 got my Paper slept at Nicholsons came to Bosells got my 1 pound in cash came home</p> <p>18th</p> <p>James Hughs Birth Day Went to Salmon River Paid Y {Cam...?} 6/13 on Cotton yarn Paid {Dush...?} the Watchmaker at Buchanans 3/9 Paid Walter Buchanan 5/- Bought 1 pair of Mits 1/6 at Buchanan on credit got on the {Bosure?} came to Lukes Stormy Slept all night</p> <p>19th Sunday</p> <p>took Breakfast at Lukes 1 treat not Paid Lost my Napkin started and came home</p> <p>20th</p> <p>chopping fire wood stormy {word obscured by mold} Frank got his new Horse on the 18th Left my watch to get a Hand on with Dashny Bill Nicholson here for the Broadaxe Frank crosed henerys wifes Brother up water Raising on the Ice</p> <p>21nd</p> <p>I went to Nicholsons to score timber John came home with me Muskrats plenty coming out of their holes Frank away with the Horse</p> <p>22 Ash Wednesday</p> <p>at Home</p> <p>23</p> <p>Jo Laplante here for Motty's hay &amp; oats old Bodell here {Quilting Bee written between the lines} here gave him a h{rest of word obscured by damage} got 2 Bushels of Oats From Motty to pay Bosells 1/{second number illegible} for Motty me Bosells Worthing the {last word on page obscured by mold}</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">Mr James Cameron Island Feb 23rd</span></h2> <p>I went for my Paper got a Ride to Williamston from Hugh McGruer a treat at A Summers (not paid) Bought Liquorice 3 cents worth Paid this) Great Lot of Water on the Ice Frank chopping for Arch McDonell Took a letter out to George Ferguson for A Summers</p> <p>24th in Williamston</p> <p>25th in Williamston the Dancing School {illegible word}</p> <p>26th Sunday Sandy gave me a Ride home to the Island got a Bunch of Matches. {2 or 3 illegible words written between the 25th and 26th}</p> <p>27th The {Daugerian?} Beginning to Day Mr M Martin Frank crossed with the Horse I went to the Little Island south side, Drawing Wood thawing</p> <p>28th I went to Nicholsons Norman there going to Lancaster. Frances Drawing for William {Laricolette?} Henery at Nicholsons I stopt all night Great going to Salmon River up the Ice Malcolm Dingwalls horses got in the {illegible word}</p> <p>29th I came home from Nicholsons Frances chopping for Archy McDonell Raining set 2 traps Last day of the month</p> <p>1st Day March crows plenty Frances crossed Whisha crossed Frances crossed I crossed to Bakers Bought of A W Baker 1 lb Butter 1/{-?} 1 lb Sugar -/6 {illegible} 1/2 lb crackers -/4 got my Prize Gold Stone Valu 2 Dollar at Thomas Munroes Christies at Bakers</p> <p>2nd Nicholsons here for Staves Frank over the Horse running about with the Bosells got milk from Amelia Lent the Gimlet to George Nicholson Flour came by Frank got 2 eggs from Amelia the Ice got his Boots</p> <p>3rd Frances &amp; I croped on at Bakers at 4 1/4 I went to Williamstown Raining hard</p> <p>4th Sunday at night Angus went to Cornwall</p> <p>5th Court on in Williamstown me in Williamstown</p> <p>6th I started for home Frances at the Bosells</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>{written at top of page above title} Feby 18th {omits?} Memory Island 1860</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">Mr James Cameron March 6th</span></h2> <p>Bought of {illegible} W Baker 1/2 lb candles -/6 1 Quart Whiskey 7 1/2 1/2 lb Powder -/9 1/2 lb Shot 3 1/4 1 lb Nails -/3 Broke the Bowl Phillip help A Summers with Oats in a Waggon Took Bob home Thrashed the Last of the Wheat yesterday Charlie was here Christies Went to Keynon on the {word cut off}</p> <p>7th Laplantes left here Robins came Black birds, going the Ice yet Gave Mrs Laplante an order on Baker for 4/- in goods Frances one of my Bags with Flour his it in) got 7 Bushels Some Thunder &amp; Rain &amp; Rainbows all alone</p> <p>8th I went to Charlies took Dinner got an old {word cut off} from him</p> <p>9th Friday of the Sacrament in Williamstown McDrawing {word cut off} and some rails for the Fence going to Ice yet</p> <p>10th Piled about a cord of Birch Started to go for my Paper turned Back crossed at Henerys went to the store (got 5 Dollars from A Summers to be Paid in 3 months concerning the Lottery Bought a Teapot 1/3 (Bought a Pint paid this) got my Paper Bought a pint in the Tea Pot not Paid /4 came to Nicholsons all sound asleep Went to Henery's</p> <p>11th came from Henerys took Breakfast left the Remains of the Tea Pot Charlie came gave him some R{rest of word illegible} for 2 Rats I {word cut off} From him Sacrament in Williamstown to Day Ice Busted close to shore Had a Hooker for Charlie took a Bite crossing to Salmon River yet Freezing</p> <p>12th {illegible word} snowing piling Birch at the Lower R{rest of word cut off}</p> <p>13 Drawing some Basswood for {illegible word} on Ritt Point went to Little Island South side in the {word obscured by damage}</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">March 14 1860</span></h2> <h3><span class="mw-headline">Mr James Cameron Island</span></h3> <p>Took the Grey Horse to get the Canoe at the Upper Point Big Bill here for a Dung fork got it I went across with him for the Rooster Set my Traps 5 of them 2 for the Mink Henery fishing eels horses going the Ice yet Nicholsons hunting at Point {illegible word} Walter after sand at {illegible word} Jim McDougall Broke in at Roses this week</p> <p>15th I crossed to the P.O Sent George Sniders Boy to Careys for the Basket Bottle got it gave the Boy 3 coppers for going {illegible name}raising his barn David Baker {illegible word} I went to Secors Bought of AW Baker 1/2 lb candles -/6 1 pint of Whiskey &amp; Bottle -/4 lock -/7 1/2 1/2 gallon Mollases 1/3 which comes to 2/8 1/2 gave a poor man a penny Pheney by name the writing master left the Front for Williamstown</p> <p>16th Bill here for the canoe took it over for him on the other side of Francis Island drawing drags Shot a Rat Ice Bad Tapt 3 trees good sugar W{rest of word cut off}</p> <p>17th St Patricks The Channel open in a strip up above Both sides, took a canoe to the Lower Point with Grey Cording some of the Birch &amp; Maple, seen a weasel very white, went to the Upper Point, got a Rat Wild geese came on the 16th) Ducks plenty fine weather to stand</p> <p>Long Sunday 18th alone got a Rat Ice jamming at the Door</p> <p>19th Turning the Red canoe, Ice moving slowly Tapt one or 2 trees the Cows going to the Bush Found a nest with 6 eggs and another with 5 Shot a Rat did not get him</p> <p>20th First Day of Spring horses doing nothing Doing nothing myself Raining moved the Bed to the Room nailing {word obscured by mold damage} partition wall Went to the Upper Point {1 or 2 words obscured by mold} chance at Ducks had {could be more words at bottom of page, but obscured by mold and damage}</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>== 21st 1860 Island Mr James Cameron March ==</p> <p>Took up my trap snowing hard a great dam at the Water Log chopping stovewood cattle is hearty and well Seen a Boat going over the Way of Chustees with Messenger I think it is Thomas to {Moses?}Wind high</p> <p>22 went to the Upper Point took home a Drag of Black Oak</p> <p>23rd took home 2 ash stocks for oars. Straw Done the {Weasal?} on the Island Ice firm around shore Home Dreams</p> <p>24th A Fox on the Island seen his tracks this morning Hart Road Blowing about 2 oclock this morning Eggs Plenty crossed the Ice in the Bay to the Pitt Point</p> <p>25th Sunday Alone all well snowing Drifting &amp; Blowing &amp; Freezing wind Nor-West By South a Little Reading Sleeping</p> <p>26th at the head of the Island</p> <p>27th Drew a couple of Drags lost the H{rest of word cut off}</p> <p>28th Found it the cow Heifer calved</p> <p>29th Henery &amp; Francis Laplant fishing eels got 80 George {Semo?} here wanting to hire for 7 Dollars a month Brought home the Churn Dasher Brought a Bag but not the right one shot a squirrel cutting down some stuff for fence got an eel from Henery Heard that Cluckey Died Frank Laplantes horse died Wild Geese plenty Ducks plenty</p> <p>30th Went across for the 1st time this spring Bought of A Summers 1 pail 1/4 Strainer -/10 2 lb {illegible word} 1/3 1/2 lb tea 1/3 2 lb 2 oz 1/{10 1/2?} which comes to 6/6 1/2 (got my Prizes 5 of them {symbol for British pound}1.5) Bought of a I Baker 1/2 powder -/10 2 lbs shot 1/-{illegible word} Sugar 2 lb 1/2 candles 1/2 Whiskey 7 1/2 5/8 1/2 Thomas cross to Salmon River {rest of page obscured by damage}</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">Mr James Cameron Island April 1st 1860</span></h2> <p>Sunday went to Little Island south side</p> <p>2nd a sail went from Salmon River to Lancaster Cutting some Rails Drew some from the Marsh Fence</p> <p>3rd Went to Bakers Bought of WI Baker 1 pint HW 7 1/2 Mrs Laplante took up the Order for 4/- Bought of A Summers 2 lb crackers 1/3 notPaid {word illegible}) 1 lb {illegible}File -/6 paid)</p> <p>Jim Hopkins here had Dinner</p> <p>4th Fixing a place for the sail in small canoe Bought in to Salmon River</p> <p>5th Angus came</p> <p>6th Angus &amp; I crossed Good Friday went to the store Dan came Bought of A Summers 1 lb crackers paid got an almanack from A Summers Bought 1 penny worth of {Rens?} paid rainy on the front Sick Donald Ruple in his new Shop now last night shot a Rat Dan and I hunting</p> <p>7th Charlie here Fishing eels got 1 Broke the spear Wild Geese plenty henery's Boy wanting a Gun Dan making Syrup Fanning the Wheat 4 Bushel just 1 of corn Hired George Semo on Good Friday for 6 Dollars to come on the 9th of this month to Begin his month</p> <p>8th Sunday Easter Waster Sunday Dan &amp; I alone went Round the Island</p> <p>9th Monday Dan &amp; I Began to open the Pitt of Potatoes Charlie came I went to Mill 6 Bushels of Wheat 1 of Corn Gave Streeter 3 Rats at 15 cents apeice which comes to 17/3 1 Sheep pelt 3/9 2 Mink at 2/6 - 5/- in all. I gave him {symbol for British pound} 1-6. I {2 illegible words} 7/{11?} yet got my watch a treat at Briggs</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">Island</span></h2> <h2><span class="mw-headline">Mr James Cameron April 9th 1860</span></h2> <p>George Semo came here and Dan took in the Potatoes 16 Bushel Bought of Buchanan &amp; Brother 1 lb candles -/9 1 Quart syrup /11 1/2 5 yds cotton 2/ which comes to 3/9 Bought of Norman McDonald 1/2 lb crackers 3 1/2 stopt at Lukes old Lafleur's wife Died</p> <p>10th killed the Calf Charlie sick Dan went off gave him a Gold stone Pin valued at 15/- Charlie went home Shot a Rat</p> <p>11th cutting trees on the Pitt Point George &amp; I Semo here got 1/2 bushel of {illegible word} on Georges account at 4/ per Bushel thats 2/-</p> <p>12th Brought AI Bakers Bottle home George crossed Brought the chain to Kennedy Norman Abrams got the canoe at {symbol for British pound} 1"2"6 to Pay for it the 1st of June cording the last of the wood 1st ploughing Done before the Door setting out Fire Burning the marsh 2 minks on the Island</p> <p>13th snowing Fixing Whippletrees &amp; harness Ice in the Bay &amp; Marsh</p> <p>14th Ploughing some the horses Bockey</p> <p>15th Sunday alone George and I</p> <p>16th Drawing on the Pitt Point cutting stakes &amp; Withs for the fence Setting fire to the Grass and Brush Fence Got a fox Shot a Rat</p> <p>17th Skinning the Fox Spreading manure going to plough on Lower Point Cutting the eyes of {illegible word}</p> <p>18th HughAnn came at Henerys gone Monday with the Wind Pete Antoine &amp; Frank here got a bundle of Hay to 1 Bush of potatoes George got 1/6</p> <p>19th George crossed for my paper Bought of AI Baker 1/2 lb Powder -/9 1/2 lb Horse shoe nails -/- stops along chasing a wild Goose {several words obscured by damage}</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">1860</span></h2> <h2><span class="mw-headline">Mr James Cameron Island April 21st</span></h2> <p>Came from Williamstown. Met Charlie at Suses Island cleaning Perch Henerys Gert went Home with George Salaberry came up went in to Salmon River Welland went Down the St Helene first Boat went Down this year from above</p> <p>22nd Sunday all alone HughAnn &amp; I</p> <p>23rd George and 2 Boys came for Potatoes 1 Bushel 1/6 Bought an Auger 2/3 putting out Dung on the peice at the End of the House</p> <p>24th Went to Henerys at Nicholsons for the Plough got it</p> <p>25 at the fence on the Pitt Point George Ploughing</p> <p>26th</p> <p>Went to look for eggs got 6 Wild Duck Eggs Found a nest in the Barn with 19 eggs in it at the Fences Setting Fire to the marsh again The Boats a Going Down Some snow hard frost at nights now Ducks Plenty cold air curious Weather not much Ploughed The ice in the Marsh yet in Places</p> <p>27th Went to Bakers Bought of A.I. Baker 1 pair Boots 8/9 1/2 lb tea 1/3 1/4 lb pepper -/3 needles &amp; thread -/3 Bought of A Summers 1/2 Gallon syrup 1/10 1/2 1/4 of Starch -/4 Porter 7 1/2 Knife 1/3 1 lb Butter -/9 sent A Summers 12 Rats &amp; 1 Fox {illegible word} Dan came George took the Harrowteeth 17 of them Got my account from A Summers {symbol for British pound}9"11"10 before to Day what I got to Day some too along with that</p> <p>Saturday 28thDan went of Charlie came fishing for Purch no bite Fishing for eels Charlie got 5 gave me 2 Brought me the Scythe William Laflet set his line for sturgeon Found 22 eggs in one nest George crossed.</p> <p>29th Sunday Watson {word obscured by damage} boat</p> <p>30th George came Ploughing</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">1860</span></h2> <h2><span class="mw-headline">James Cameron Island May 1</span></h2> <p>George ploughing Semos Boys here for George to go to the Priest Charlie here to Dinner</p> <p>2nd George to Williamstown to Court for McLaughlin</p> <p>3rd Fixing the Fence on the Pitt Point George came John Craig son here about a Horse Took up my Traps</p> <p>4th Hugh Ann crossed with Henery Plough on the Lower Point Charlie here Got my Gun Brought me seed corn to plant gave him {illegible word or words} some cups going to set the Line to Day</p> <p>5th Ploughing on the Lower Point Angus Rankin here George put him across George crossed Finished the Lower Point ploughing. {Written in brackets between the lines} (I got a Sturgeon)</p> <p>6th Sunday Charlie home with my Gun Gave me 2 {load?} of Shot</p> <p>Monday 7th George came Fixing the Gate George ploughing Hugh Ann came</p> <p>8th Sowed 2 oz Pease William Lavelette here taking up his George Harrowing the pease. George to the Raffle</p> <p>9th I Finished ploughing the Pease Ground George away this Day Began above the Lane Raining some</p> <p>10th Went to Bakers Bought of A Summers 1/2 lb {word obscured by damage}1/3 Sugar 2 lb 1/3 Bought of A.I Baker 1 Quart of Whiskey 7 1/2 Hat -/6 George Broke the Plough</p> <p>11th sowed the rest of the Pease which makes 5 in that peice Planted Potatoes in the cucumbers &amp; onions Harrowing the Lower Point Planted the East Peice on the Lower Point with Potatoes about a good {Bushel? plus another word obscured by damage}</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>{part of left side of page illegible}</p> <p>Mr. {illegible} {Curion?} {illegible} hay plowed Barley on PittPoint planted about 30 tills of potatoes Baited the line caught a {rich?} 5 catfish Fixing the lane fence George cropped {illegible} Gave him an order for a {illegible} on Bakers Sunday 13th Fishing perch caught a good many {type of fish?} and to the line got 2 flingeon went to the little Island 14th George came sowed the rest of the Peas in a bushel or thereabouts Taking Stones from Before the door harrowing before the door Gave George a Sturgeon 1/3 Went to Charlies George went to Williamstown killed a Sturgeon sent out a 1/2 to them with George drawing sticks from the bust for the fence 15 {Big?} Bell here took some Beans Sandy Grears getting married Gave some corn to Bill Sowed oats 4 1/2 Bushels on the Lower Point 16th sowed 4 Bushels above the Potatoes planted the Potatoes above the House 17th {illegible} Day sowed 2 1/2 Bushels next the Hay {illegible}. Brought the Plough of 3 points took Breakfast told {illegible} to get the Brogdance at {Michaels?} Ploughing some. George {illegible} fixing the fence Sold my watch {for?} 5 1/4 dollars 8 {illegible} Plough {illegible} Powder. Hask shot bag if he raffles it a throw at the {illegible} George ploughing above the {illegible} before the door 19th George getting {illegible} for the {illegible}</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>{illegible} Island cold day snowing + freezing {illegible} night hard frost Hiram came 21st ploughing Hiram back of the barn got a Sturgeon killed him. George did not come 22 Hiram Ploughing Planting Corn Before the Door about 2 {illegible} George did not come 23 George came Hiram to the salmon river Bought of Buchanion + Brother 5. plates 1 quart molasses 16 1/2 lb tea 11 1/2 soap. 1 lb shot 16 2 hoed one 2/6 the other 3/3 lb of old iron to my credit 1/6 took 1 Bushel of Wheat to Mill got 1 bolt 1 1/2 Bushel of ashes 1/ 10 1/2 bought 2 lb tea Bought of M Street, 1 pair of Boots for Hugh 6/3 left my {illegible} gave 1 calfskin to my account 3/5 {illegible} 3 hence paid George took the wrap bought a plug of tobacco for Tom. 24th Queens Birth Day Sowed {illegible} of oats back of the barn ploughed and {illegible} Back of the garden plough the {illegible} at the East end of the House Pleasure trip on the {illegible} Nicholsons took home the canoe Training in Williamstown {illegible} here Hiram went for my {illegible} got 2 of them 25th Ploughing Williamstown George {illegible} Pat came 26th came from Williamstown Charles all {illegible} George off 27th Hiram went home with {page crumpled} 28th {illegible} fishing sturgeon Hiram {page crumpled} 3 1/2 bushels bought 2 {page crumpled}</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>I'll slot the {lil?} sugar 1/- to love David Lyo. 4" to 2 1/2 U Butter o/ll/url. nov 4th 2U Butter 1/2 U rapidly -4" 18th 1/2 bus salt 1/1 1/2 lil candy 1/- syrup -/5 kile 1/3 foot 1/6 3"8 1/2 18 starch -/6 (25) 1 goat 37/6 once 6/3 pillo 1/3 L 2"3".0 Pyary -/10 Dec(10) coat 28/5 noce 6/3 halve -/6 /3 randy 1/3 1"17"7 To Francis {lil?} tea 2/5 1 gallon syrup 3/6 i'll to Hirane candles for me. 1/- (28) to 16 ap 13/5 to an order of 10/- to Francis lakeland 10"0 to 7 3/4 of cheese 3 1/2 (31et) to Lil sugar 16 Hary The 3rd 1860 to 1/2 At Sea at 1/8/vell "10 to order to Hinul 3/5 1/2 butter 2lb-14kg 2/5HW 7"1/215 to 2 {filk Haud Kerchief?} at 2/6-3/e 24th to 1/2 gallon syrup/1/5 1/2 at sea 1/3 26 to 3lb 60kg of Butter -/11 her at {aliana?} K/6-4/- 6th 1 Luant Mhuky / 7 1/2 Candles/ 6 at sea 4/32 for Bollug Poison 1/3 (13) to H-wines 1/3 (15) to 1/2 gallon wi/3 sugar the 10th to (L1"3in rash pay in 3 months) sea pot 1/3 run -/4 4"3 30th haut 1/4 Traumen -/10 sea 1/3 crackery 1/3 LU2310 1/10 2 2 6"6 1/2 {porge Llino?} to 1/2 Bilshefs Krale On 2nd to Bughel Rotatocs 1/6 (23)to Bughel Rotatocs 1/6 4th to augst 2/3 (27) to Boots 18/5 Knife 1/3L 2"3 May to an order For Love on Bassea 1/3 14th tungern 1/2'6 water Lt 6"3.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>Mr. James Cameron May 29th 1860</p> <p>Ploughing at the Butternut tree and Potatoes around Birch {illegible} Path Charlie here 30th Ploughing Flower took up his {illegible} 31st Sowed 3 Bushels of oats between the garden Sowed wheat below 1 and a {illegible}. 1st Harrow up above the Barn Pat came Charlie went with him to Bakers Brought me the {Paddle?} sowed wheat better than a Bushel above the lane. {illegible} 2nd {Angus?} + {illegible} came {illegible} man + Wife here hiram took home the oats 7 Bushels sowed 3 1/2 of oats 13 1/2 in the {illegible}. Nicholsons came here 3rd Sunday 4th the Walters horse came {illegible} planting 5 quarts of {illegible, maybe type of corn?} corn Potatoes {illegible} and some beans thats 3 bushels on the set of potatoes. 5th Walters horse came Stewart from the Ottawa here I went to Williamstown trying to take the Bull. {illegible} of {lime?} the {illegible} wife died. 6th took over the {illegible} sowed about {illegible} Bushels of Wheat {illegible} George {crossed?} 7th I {illegible} Hugh, Ann went to Williamstown Ploughing on the lower row 9th Raining 10th Sunday Hugh came Hiram {illegible} Mr. Lerman here I went to {illegible} 2 of wheat 1 pack of salt 7 1/2 1/2 {illegible} of paper/ 6 Gallon Molasses {illegible} east 2 {illegible} 2 1/2 yds cloth {illegible} 7/10 thread 7 1/2 beer</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>James Cameron Island June 11 1860</p> <p>Bought of Grindell {illegible} 1 Pair of Boots</p> <p>17/6 Got the loan of Leeked Fishing {spoon?} to be returned speaking to Duncan McRae about the word {court?} day in Dundee came home Tom came. 12th ploughing got a sturgeon treks bad bought of Charlie Mr Donell 1 bottle of good stuff/10 and the bottle to be returned to Buchanand. Both 13th/ Plough sowing wheat 14th sowed oats 15th Charlie here had an Australia {illegible} 16th Making ashes {illegible} took up there {illegible} 16th I gave my trousers to Reggy to make. Got a sturgeon 17th Sunday the {illegible} went for the Bouquet 18th Charlie + I {" a calve" written above} to Salmon River Bought of {illegible} soap -/6 {illegible} -/6 crackers + cheese + sugar I paid for Potatoes 1/6 Bought of Charlie 1 bottle of stuff 1 1/2 to Be Paid Bought of David Baker 1/2 lb tea 1/2 cash gave him 1 + 3 pecks of ashes got the {illegible} of paper from Morris to Dr. {illegible} 1 sturgeon 19th Charlie went off hoeing corn + potatoes 20th hoeing 21st Tom went to A. Camerons 22nd I went to Williamstown Charlie + I stopt at grears Tom Munroe catching a Dog Fish as we passed 23rd Came home Charlie and I Grammy here 24th Sunday Francis here to Breakfast I went to Charlies took Dinner there David Summers here + {illegible} 25th Monday {illegible} cleaning his corn for the {illegible} Francis here hoeing corn and Potatoes rafts going down Berries plenty Strawberries, Hiram and I to fish at night at the little Island</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>1860</p> <p>Mr James Cameron Island June 26th</p> <p>Raining some croped to Bakers Granny</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>1860</p> <p>Mr James Cameron Island July the 21st left Williamstown took the 2 Boys with us stopt at Fergusons Island with the storm. Took Dinner on the Island sailed home Raining some. Hiram {illegible} in the Apples Field. 22 Sunday I went Orange Picking Berries here Charlie went home gave him 2 chickens {illegible} came from Salmon river Lea {illegible} got the {illegible} for {illegible}. 23rd Mowing on the apple field Hiram raking 24th Finished mowing the {apple?} field Went to Lewis Chusters to get him to lake Baskets {illegible} mowing some Below {Lemows?} corn 25th Dog Days Begin St. James Day Put in 3 loads of hay. Found an old canoe took up one of the lines 50 hooks on it flowing Down at the Lower Point Boats {illegible} to Day Mosquitoes Bad ticks Done cleaning up stairs 26th Raining went for a Load of Blocks to the Upper Point mowing on the Lower Point Raspberries plenty yet {illegible} old axe to {illegible} 27th went to Bakers Bought {illegible} 3 lb of sugar / 10 1/2 1 tea Pot 1/3 Bought a summer 1/2 lb tea 1/4 1 {illegible} (Pens + {illegible}{illegible} this). Put some of the Hay in the {illegible} 28th just in 2 loads of Hay Pat came gave me a Bottle Lashey to Salmon River got a Large {illegible} on {illegible} line {illegible} to Pat gave Pat the canoe and mug of salt 29 Sunday got an ESL and a sturgeon Lasheys Line Hiram roped 30th Began to mow the oat field Pat + Charlie came Charlie stopt {illegible} and handle to lewes {illegible} to make mosquitoes bad</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>Mr James Cameron Island 31st 1860</p> <p>Went to salmon River Charlie {illegible} to Busher Wheat {illegible} {Poile?} to {grind?} Bought a {eletenth?}. Pain of Boots per human 13/- to men doing my {illegible} 7/6 or 6/3) form the {illegible} at a york farm the {sacperinuet Chaud nuent?} horne {illegible} plenty {ougiltat/et?} went to {Leure Cloud Lees?} got 4 Brooms Leurs. Can we with 2 once {illegible} gathering in the {uphen feild?} 2" {Ruthin?} hay got all The served hay in one Load. {out of?} the oakfeild that a crow cut {some?} a Chirvy for the Bouyo Making some {colesin makfeilers?} Huntery came the {hundred?} even {illegible} the Kut Kut of a {illegible} {Leuls 3 of august?} went to Kut Kut {for?} Boards got a sood Load {making could?} got 1/3 from {larshey?} 2 1/2 for {concern?} {illegible} bird hervies Bikeand choke {cheurue Kipe?} Long Black {Bennied?} gentling Bike. {illegible} Black kevin 1st august 4th done {illegible} making Covid im the {illegible} 6 began the stack. 4th {yenchea?} the stack at the mash hay euthing 8th at the hay some 5th cuting lime {illegible} a funeral at {johnahcgeneee?} {illegible} Died Hiram to the store Boys livent off and Hugham to {illegible} Deers plenty sent at once handle Bought the {kle?} cheap chauntee on the 8th augst.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>{number} 1860</p> <p>Mr James Cameron Island Augst</p> <p>Bought of a Baker 1 lb of Tea 2/6 1 Bunch of {illegible} 16 to {illegible} 3 yds of striped cotton {illegible} 2/3 to 2 1/4 yds of cloth {illegible} 6/9 thread which comes to 9/5 Bought of a Summers 1/2 gallon of Whiskey {illegible} this all the {Tales?} of the Prince of Wales Tom at Captain {illegible} fishing Hamiltons cutting their oats 10th Francis wife here all alone wind high. Hugh Anne + Hiram come from Williamstown stopt at Nicholsons all night 11th came home {illegible} took away his {illegible} of {illegible} to Salmon River the {Pease?} ripe Looks like rain thought it was sunday 12th Hiram to Summers I went to Bosells to get them to cut the {pease?} Andrew Summers here the Captain of Hamiltons {illegible} sold the Wood to Summers. $100 for the lot of Wood gave Andrew Summers 4 dollar {illegible} I got from Norman Bought of a Summers 1/2 Gallon Whisky 4 1/4 of butter 2/5 Plate 1/2 lb powder Shot 16 {illegible} Bought of a Baker 1 quart of syrup 1 fish to be returned.Tom gave a keg of {illegible} to me 12th Sunday Breaching on the front Hugh Ann went seen Ellen at {illegible} Charlie here Francis {illegible} away to day A summer {illegible} Ferguson here {illegible} of the {crossed out} Hiram + George {illegible} traded coats</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>Aug the 13th 1860</p> <p>Mr James Cameron Island</p> <p>Raining hiram cropped {illegible} to get his trousers made making a Door for the room 14th Making coils 15th cutting Pease {illegible} Boy 16th Henry finished the Pease. Big {illegible} stock {illegible} hay put on 3 Loads of Pease 17th Went to Summers Bought of Summers 1/2 gallon whiskey 1/3 got 3 1/2 Dollars from him. What I got of {Norman?} just a Load of Hay in the stack. put on 6 loads of {illegible} covered the stack 18 Raining cutting some of the oats Behind the Barn cut some above the house. Lost Tom {Grappling?} looking for the line. Hiram went for his trousers Sunday the 19th above {illegible} 20th {Lashey?} from Salmon River I calling for Charlie to go to Williamstown Charlie came {illegible} 22 ear of corn 1/2 Bushel of Potatoes cherries nuts apples {illegible} 1 Broom + Basket 21st came home Hugh Anna at Charlies Charlie stopt to help me at the Pease put some in. 22nd cut some Oats put on the first oats and some pease all the pease in 23 at the oats cutting Behind the Barn the {illegible} aground at the foot of the Island Henry here {illegible} to 1/2 Bushel Potatoes + Milk for the {shear?} 24th Raining cut some of the oats at the {illegible} 25 Went to Bakers Bought of a Summers quart whisky 7 1/2 lb candles -/6 1/6 cotton weak -/4 got my coat</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>Aug 25th 1860</p> <p>Mr James Cameron Island</p> <p>Went to Dundee Charlie {vet?} Bought 1 {illegible} of {slot?}. Rye -/6 crackers -/ 1 1/2 Paid This Bought of the Baker 13/ 1 1/2 of flour Paid it 1 1/2 worth of crackers got the loan of a Bottle to be Returned got some shat from Charlie {illegible} Donald and {illegible} stopt at {Dikes?} got some caps from Luke came home Hugh Ann Lost the Keys alone. Rain Black {illegible} Bad The Prince of Wales arrival in Montreal Charlie with me all this week Sunday 26th Charlie went home gave him the {illegible} gun 27th Raining Tuesday the Prince of Wales went Down on the Steamer Kingston firing 28th Putting in Oats 2 loads good alone {illegible} went to {Christel?} to cock hay Hugh Ann for nuts to {nicholas?} and plums horses Bad 29th Cutting Oats cut 2 sheaves of wheat a Basket from {illegible} took Back the boots 30 Shot a Duck 31 Put in 2 loads of oats 1st of September I went to {illegible} Bought of a Summers 6 yrds {illegible} 1/2 lb powder -/9 3 quarts of Whisky 1/10 1/2 shot tea 1/3 (starch needles paid) Returned all Bakers Tin kettle ,,,, Tom went off gave 6/3 for the {illegible} {illegible} here cutting oats wheat 2 Paddles from Lewis {christee?} 2nd Sunday Went to {illegible} for nuts Promised to come Charlie came Lewis {christee?} here</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>Sept the 3rd 1860</p> <p>Mr James Cameron Island</p> <p>Charlie + me to Summers Bought of Summers 1 1/2 Quart of whiskey -/11 1/2 Bought of Baker 1/2 gallon syrup 1/10 1/2 fine {illegible} -/10 1 cake of cheese. 7 lb at 14 per lb 2/4 {buat?} night reaping wheat Bill Jim Henry George {illegible} Lashey Charlie 4th Hugh Ann and Charlie to Lancaster 1/2 gallon Whiskey 2/3 to cash to Hugh Ann for sugar 1/5 expecting the Reapers to night did not come put in some Wheat for the first 5th putting in oats they came to reap 3 of Henrys 2 of {illegible} 2 of {hicks?} George Bosell Lashey Charlie Isacc Blondeau. 6th putting the 7th stack together 7th putting 8th in wheat + Binding. Lashey Reaping Sunday 9th Rankin here Jacob here went to the Upper point Charlie {illegible} + Henry here 10th Putting in one load of wheat putting marsh {illegible} in one of the sheds Lashey came from Salmon River some corn ripe Butternuts Beginning to fall grapes turning some chilly nights water falling some 1 basket from Lewis wife gave her some salt 11th Charlie went home Went to Henrys for the canoes Charlie Hugh Ann + Charlie to Cornwall at night 12th Raining {illegible} in Cornwall 13th {illegible} here pulling beans 14th put in a Load of Wheat upper field 15th Hugh Ann croped with Lewis. 16 Dan came cutting cornstalks taking in corn some beans ripe {illegible}</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>the 16th 1860</p> <p>Mr James Cameron Island {illegible}</p> <p>Dan here Charlie here horses bad Lashey fishing Pickere; gave Dan Latin grammar Browers Grammar {illegible} Book covers Steamers going plenty Indians plenty Indians at the {muskrats?} choke Cherries yet hazelnuts yet Grapes turning cranberries {illegible} Black cherries good Big hickory nut tree the nuts got a touch of the frost in the Spring no nut on the big {buller?}nut tree at the head of the island. 17th Charlie here hugh Ann came with {illegible} 18th Charlie went home 19th I went to Summers the Barge came Queen Captain Lafave for the wood Henry threshing pease 3 Bushels to get 1 Bushel yet Bought of a Summers 1 lb candles 1/ 1 Bone caps 7 1/2 2 lb shat 1/ 2 lb Butter 1 lb sugar 1 1/2 quarts Whisky -/11 got the Note 50 Dollars settled up to this date got my account Summers here 20th the {illegible} in Williamstown Went to Charlies got 2 {illegible} Jacopo brother Peter + {illegible} Henry here Watson here slept in the Barn 21st Working till the afternoon at the logs got 2 Dollars from the Captain to pay the men for a {summer?} Husking some corn Pete Bosell here at night took in some Butternuts Apples taking a hard one {illegible} croping the line high wind the barge here yet</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>Sept the 23 1868</p> <p>Mr James Cameron Island Sunday the Captain went to A. Summers to Buy the wood Bought it for {illegible} 31,,10 the {illegible} went off Hugh Ann to Charlies went to {illegible} Island for nuts Granny here 24th Picking {illegible} took up some of the apples 3 Bags. Put in on load of oats cutting oats 25th Lashey came {illegible} the corn 5 traces 16 traces of Corn Thunder + Lightning {illegible} {+ Ron?} shot 2 squirrels Water high just now 26th high wind threshed 1 Bushel of Wheat. 27th Cut the oats + wheat on the Lower Point 28th Raining 29th Put on a Load of Oats took home Wood made a {dead fall?} for mink hard frost took in the squashes + pumpkins Before the storm. 29th Went to Charlies took Dinner there Nicholsons trying to catch there. Have got some {illegible} first setting of traps for one 30th Went for George {illegible} to go to Salmon River Brought Luke Trowling {illegible} home some squashes 1/2 Bushels of Apples 1st of Oct Bought of Walter 1/2 lb Powder /5 1/2 lb Tea 1/3 1/2 gal Whisky 1/ Soap 1/3</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>{illegible} st Francis</p> <p>Mr James Cameron Oct 1st 1860 to Walter Buchanan 55 lb of Oats at 1/6 {illegible} to 5/. cash Wheat {illegible} square Bought of the Baker 5/ Worth of Loaves 13 to the {illegible} Bought of Buchanan 1/2 {illegible} paid. Bought of Norman lb of Rum 2 Bales to be returned 7 1/2 to pay {illegible} Carey bought of Charlie 1 hat 2 1/2 came home. 2nd went to Williamstown George + S Brought 1 Bag of Apples 2 Bags of Bran 1 Bag of Corn {illegible} Bushels {illegible} 1 Basket. 3rd Came home Sam at his corn taking in some of the {illegible} Lewis {illegible} a Bag Charlie here in the morn got the Preserves Wild geese came seen {illegible} Geese going West {illegible} at the {illegible} Bee 4th Raining Mary Ann + Brother + Sister here 5 Began the Potatoes on the {illegible} + at the front of the House George + I to Summers. Bought of Summers 1/2 lb tea 1/6 1 {illegible} of Essence of Allspice /4 1/2 lb Powder 19 Butter 2/10 Sugar 2 lb 1/1 1 lb nails for the new house {illegible} the Potatoes Mary Ann + George Croped. 6th at the Potatoes me + Margaret {illegible} in about 4 Bushels took home a load of wood {illegible}. Wife Uncle + {illegible} Brother here got a Pick of Potatoes + milk some {illegible}</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>7th 1860 {illegible}</p> <p>Sunday Nanald augst {illegible} here moms meet {clip pepsi?} 8th hoilday George {illegible} a lout Reter Bulell Bell is owned went acroly to look for Reter Bought of a {illegible} 5/5 1 Luant Bout 1/3 the cancle can we the ice Reter Came on the Bill {(meet hot?)} Duek 5th her {illegible} at the Potatoes took {an?} the fast of the Wheat oats leo {illegible} 10th {illegible} day {illegible} head ache the Rotala about 63 Beauties of good measure emma at the {illegible} took them all uh {drauzers} {illegible} to day of lemon Rotatoes 15 {illegible} the cook house 8 lemon. Began Bankers the house with the {illegible} when they 3 1/2 days the girl of heruerys worked {illegible} lay a clock george lent them a oat v blanket 4 1/2 {illegible} he arrives 11th focusing the Big Coanoe high wind 12th {illegible} the meat a hes Rotatoes helping us Ban Kung the House 13th {hot a mink?} went to Willian Matthew George {illegible} /80 Rotatoes {illegible} Duek heard of cleuy M Bouncell being {murdered?} about the 1 on 10th of the month</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>== How == the 14th {oct?} 1860</p> <p></p> <p>Mr James Cameron Sunday George + I came home George cropped or here Bought 1/2 Bushel hunt for Potatoes {palol?} {illegible} for cutting oats 1 Bushel potatoe 15th George V Bill Nicholson here George went home 16th {Bamhue?} the house some 17th went for {illegible} at night 18th went to Williams with 20 Bushels Potatoes took the Deers {horses?} out of Lord Byron works {wuts/nuts/muts?} v {illegible} for the Boy Bought at {Lanicauter?} put /3 1/2 {U?} hot /3 the thrashing mile at there place that mat coming home it {lufce?} Day 15th charlie went home cause him {had?} 1/2 Bushel potatoes 20th that a {Dueky va?} Water him on the Little {flame?} {illegible} Petting {illegible} to the Morish before the Door to all wind high 21st sunday ruining {hand change?} in the moon 22nd monday {shelling?} 23rd went to {illegible} Bought of a Baker {hlug?} potatoe 1/2 to cracker /4 Bought of a {illegible} a {summary?} settled 11/2 to the {dat?} rec cash 8/</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>1860</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Mr James {illegible} oct 23rd</span></h2> <p>Bought of a {illegible} 20 sugar 1/- 1/2 U tea 1/6 begun the {amount?} at ton {kennede?} for {illegible} at {George?} Left my {measure} for {illegible} Booth to Be paid for them got 2 wine {illegible} from a {lummer?} to be returned killing hogs {illegible} Walter fighting {promise?} 10m Kennedy the {fron?} Bolt {recon?} to take anything George {Lemon?} {chop lung?} for evan thrasher Cause House 24th Hugh Butt Day 23th My {Bith?} Day {shot?} a Duek {shot?} a Rat a Very Fine Day {suppose tumry?} Birth Day Wild {george?} Plenty {Captain thrashen?} moving his house rutting out {illegible} on the banking the house {look/took?} home a load of wood {illegible} Hunters around shooting {Bargar?} {illegible} in {alundance?} 26th running {to vilile?} net weather {illegible} this is the 40 days rain 27th went to {Lanicaute?} - called for charlie tookhis {sheer?} to get {tuned?} Bought the Baker 16lb Flour 2/10 1/2 1/2 {U cracker?} 14 Charlie came {uh?} Bought {illegible} {whiskey?} 14 Sunday 28 charlie a sin the {Bushatter} that charlie went home {illegible} 1 Bakset of potatoes {illegible}.</p> <p>{on the left of this Diary page image is writing of the previous Diary page}</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>Oct {25/29th?} 1860</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">Mr James Cameron Island</span></h2> <p>{thrashing?} a Bushel of potatoes {illegible} {Bother?} ruining {rolling?} the {loole?} {illegible} the channel 30th Salmon Falkner after a {fun fiseing?} the Fanning mile 31st holy Eve Charlie went to Salmon {river/rivet?} with his gun sold to Luke apples 4/ a treat at Luke's -/3 to Pete's {Bucha?} 1/2 of Bushel of rease -35 that {centall?} to 2 Bus corn 1/6 1 1/4 of Butter {milk?} 1/6 put 2/6 to my account Bought {Bucha?} 1/4 g tea 3/5 cash -/5 rowdy 1/2 -/5 {pew?}/1 1/2 {ca/v?} -/4 got my dail Bought Horman need key 4=/1 {pims?} 3-/ 1/2 shot -/3 {soal?} -/10 Buck shot -/4 Paud Horman Bought {Dan?} Cameron Eli tea -1/3 Bought of sweeter /1 {Paug?} Boots /1 for {movy?} {illegible} got hw. Rease Bushel {or?} Rease/ all {Poud/Pouid?} now cat my watch {tneed?} for nothing my my {Hoatton?} a Ballat {Dance?} {illegible} Baker here Granny {illegible} went to {illegible} Bought of a {illegible} 3/10 20of Ballet 16 cents a {lle v Rlater?} {illegible} {shot?} to got my {lraperl?} a {illegible} Bile {illegible} the {Luartat?} Bakery a treat at David's.</p> <p>{on the right side, can see part of the next diary piece to James Cameron Diary.}</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>1st 1860</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Mr James Cameron {illegible}</span></h2> <p>Mary {ann?} Henery came over {about?} {illegible} to {illegible} to come to {thanks} 2" all {souls?} Day Mary {ann?} making {houses?} and {illegible} Taking out of the {cellar rotten?} potatoes the rocheter towing here now with the charlie {levine?} 3 saturday drawing {dragon v log?} some {clouds?} from the pit {rom?} {Bricks nuts runty?} the {countine?} {illegible} move a draw {Mun phy?} {huple?} {illegible} the Day 3 years ago in {1837/1857?} 4th sunday the steamer west ground {illegible} the foot of the {illegible} 3th Lewis Hutee here gave him 3/5 for to get an once at Bakery to {giving?} him 3/6 a corel for chopping and Board him thy {heek?}. {illegible} Day {crop seed?} over save {Hormery?} wife 2 Bushel a apple v /2 pumking went to {ferry?} got my Boots save him 1/2 dollars cash 2/6 owe him 3 1/2 yet 6th {antome Bolell?} for pumking {illegible} v Henery girl croped to the {stove?} sent 3 bags to Walter Baker v 7th Henery Maggie {crossed out word replaced with here} {illegible} 13 {illegible} 8th chance came uh to go to Mile 9th went to Mile for wheat {illegible} come {illegible} corn to {Buehaman?} got paid for it took nothing on credit the time.</p> <p>{on the left is previous to James Cameron's Diary}</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>the 9th 1860</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Mr James Cameron {illegible}</span></h2> <p>Bought of {Buchaiman?} v Brother {illegible}/6 1/2 gallon {wheskey?} 1/- candles 1/2 U -/5 {laleratres?} -/3 paid this Bought of 6. an {canuron Banoah?} 8 cents 1/2 {ll?} tea/7 1/2 paid to 3 cent to Whitney Bought of {Coug?} Don 1/4 {Hoanhound?} -/3 1/2 Paid found a {milk at?} as we was going save Lukes 2 {squashes?} Bought {alinkles?} a mach -/7 1/2 form {illegible} Down the river with us 10th Charlie here east wind cutting wheat holes 11th went home with Henery's {girl?} Henery got a Mink Charlie went home 12th {flushing elly?} got 15 took home {illegible} {Bounds?} from the little {poland?} 13th fishing got 2 {elly?} 14th {focusing?} the {statute?} making hale {falling?} Cameron here for my {mat?} set 20 add from me {salve?} me 13/1 1/2 for then Henery went to Salmon never {13/ / 137?} {hug hunn} went to {willamite?} {illegible} {illegible} v {illegible} here going to {coteau?} 16th Henery v {illegible} fishing 5 {kill help of/or?} potatoes at whatever {nice/rice?} giving 17th went to {le covy?} 1 1/2 of apples 3/5 3 of potatoes oct 1/3 3/5 thats 10 {flullens?} gave {illegible} now look {illegible} thomas {illegible} got my account {illegible} Bakery xx10"82 came down with george {bottle?}.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>the 18th 1860</p> <p>Mr James Cameron Island {illegible}</p> <p>Sunday Jacob + {Mckay?} here gave them their breakfast. Lent him the spear taking the corn in {illegible}. Monday 19th alone drawing {illegible} 20th {illegible} Put in the Horses Hugh Ann + {illegible} came because I {illegible} them. Monday the 19th 21st 14 {illegible} today since Donald {illegible} Departed this life chopping stove wood Lashey to Salmon River. Threshing some {illegible} for {illegible}. Horse Ducks + {pigs?} plenty {illegible} going plenty 22nd Went to Summers Andrew in Montreal. Bought {illegible} 14 lb of {illegible} at 10 5/10 Candles / nails /6 butter 3 lb 2/6. Robert Donell + Phillip fighting. Charlie here at Bosells with his {illegible} + {illegible} stopt all night (1 1/2 stout Paid) {illegible} Martin down the Mont seen Clary. 23rd Charlie's here grinding the seeds Charlie went Down home to 3 {illegible} some wood Came up the same night to go to Salmon River 24th High wind and cold 25th St Catherine Day Sunday cold Charlie Trowned the {illegible} 26th Threshing some high wind 27th Freezing + cold 28th Snowing some + thawing 28th A very fine day Charlie got his pants Hugh Ann croped Charlie + I to Salmon River {crossed out} to Summers helped Andrew {crossed out}</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>Nov 28th 1860</p> <p>Mr James Cameron island</p> <p>bought of a Summers 1/2 bushel of salt 1/3 1/2 Gallon molasses 1/3 1 quart of Rum 1/5 1 lb candles 1/c 1 lb shot-16 1/4 of tea -/8 1/s Charlie Bought sugar candles Whiskey 14 cash sold his corn + rat Boats Running Ottawa wernt up Traveller went up. 29th Charlie went home St Helene went down threshing some oats for grey all alone shot an owl tonight the Dance at Williamstown to celebrate St Andrews lights in the light House yet. Wild Geese plenty + Ducks 30th St Andrews Day Walter for his horse. William Rose Thomas Munroe {illegible} had a Barrle game Walter + Buster took some wood Raining + snowing Ottawa went down 1st of December threshing oats for Grey Travellers + {illegible} went up a {illegible}, St Henlen went up cattle hearty. 2nd 1st Sunday in Advent a Barge sail'd into Lancaster came down snowing + blowing Monday I don't know about Hills light very dim if there is any at all light {illegible} Johnson. 3rd Huron went up a Barge went down Lashey came killed his hog light on the Cherry Island Drawing Wood ducks + wild {illegible} Plenty allowing me {illegible} 10 for himself and the pig</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>December 4th 1860</p> <p>Mr James Cameron Island</p> <p>Put Lashey to the North of Salmon River gave him 7 traps for 7/6 got 1/3 from him in cash. Threshing some oats for Grey 5th Hugh Ann came farming oats threshing {"light down on the cherry island" written above} Hamiltons Bridge going up to Day a Bee 6th I croped with Hugh Ann gave {illegible} Baker 1 1/2 of Ashes took the Bottle + {illegible} /6 for Sundries out What I owed him put {illegible} to my account + 1/8 + 1/2 ashes thats 3-5. Thats {illegible} I owe him Bought of a Summers {illegible} powder , candles 1/2 lb -/6. {illegible} at Davids 7/ 1/2 got my Bags from Walter + Brought Walters {illegible} home came home. East wind snowing to night told him {Roy?} to get the canoe at Nicholsons 7th at home 8th to Friday here for the sleigh for {illegible} Mr. Donell on his Right name w {illegible} or stone in English came here to thrash taking home drags 9th Sunday I alone 10th commenced to thresh the Wheat 11th thrashing 12th farming 5 1/2 I got of wheat the first farming 13th to farming 14th Thrashing {illegible} canoes hard frost 15th Farming Wheat 5 1/2 + 1/2 of 1/2 Bushel {illegible} peck {threshed?}</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>Dec 16th 1860</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Mr James Cameron {role?}</span></h2> <p>Sunday {to?} and alone the bay went {more?} the wind very {choug alle?} Ducks Plenty 17th {jo?} began the oats to thrash {Droughts?} the {canvy jo v?} to {Summerty?} heard a {summery?} way married to Catherine {lrait?} {illegible} last week Bought a lemons Butter 4 3/4 whiskey {gallon?} molasses {luant camelley liu?} to {accol?} tea 1/2 Bea 18th a sale of orchy {lrant?} things to day very cold salt wind drawing drags last wind very cold ice taking at the little {lunce?} north side to {ouis?} cold night 19th the ice taking {ucroks?} to {illegible} v from a owry to Charlie ohen at the head of this to {humanlitiy?} Juken to Charlie {illegible} the canoe at the head of the island to {tamug?} hey oats 20 Bushely Began to mow {Jee?} very thin {illegible} hole at the little {illegible} north hole a {neat?} mary male ones {illegible} the sea 20th begun to thrash the {rase?} {illegible} very hard 21st {illegible} a mink rack and the ice taking acrokagain Ducks Before the door 22nd {illegible} the {place?} 11 1/2 Bushel {illegible} came last night snowing sunday 23rd to v {wmung?} the canoe 24th thrashing oats got im 22 the him 3 out yet drawing drag ice taking to night frosty.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>23rd 1860</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">James Cameron {illegible}</span></h2> <p>christmas day shot a {lousie?} Water {roughing?} on the {illegible} clue to shore {illegible} led over the Ice very Bakery at Henerys went to see {lemo?} his feet very not christmas there heard {Donalel lichled?} {illegible} had the {L?} mall role look uh my {may?} 26th thrash Drawing the canoe charlie here gave him Posion look for one cake 2 bottles milk 1 {frog?} chicken &amp; an {illegible} Duck shot 27th Bushing the road the ice very Bad let 2 raps &amp; a Hook at the chock {cherries?} on the rutt point {oivl?} uh {im?} the new to thrashing 28th Began to fan the oats 31 Bushels 10 Bushels {illegible} the Bore {him?} the big barrel and the rest {illegible} the {loew?} v {illegible} Bags thats 31 bushels he thrased of oats the {see?} {opened?} to here {crolded?} {illegible} day {lauled?} to go {illegible} {illegible}Buck 29th washing let my thrash for the milk {sheauing?} the 30thth caught the milk on the Buck ice all open raining &amp;moving 31st drawing drag to thrashing {rease?} skimming the milk last day the years shooting at night.</p> </div> transcribed https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/a695a56d349158cbc08052c398e0af3c.pdf 300389465fd1d44b6a96743b2c194f06 https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/29bb2afc66ae0dd96bdc642f49b36c1c.pdf b04aa7a819069f61044f46edaaab4587 https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/ab8f53e05b74268e657066491487b649.pdf f5a75cde718de8232813ca2365f33c46 https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/eedfd686cba2b7e34ce94578c308f15c.pdf ea03d77f73061e1b0839d986f4e07c64 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. 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Scanned Manuscript & Typed Transcription Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource James Cameron Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Courtesy of the Archives of Ontario 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, Glengarry County, McMaster's Island Township, Ontario UG Transcription Progress Scripto transcription progress Done Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>January 1st 1861</p> <p>Mr James Cameron Island NY</p> <p>New Years Day Ice open a Ball tonight at the Kintail house Went to the Bush for a crotch to Draw Drags with To thrashing Pease Snowing &amp; Blowing Shot a Woodpecker</p> <p>2nd I a Thrashing Soft Weather</p> <p>3rd Done Thrashing Pease 29 &amp; 3 pecks Is to get 2 1/2 &amp; 1/2 a peck Allen's the Red Boys Birth Day Freezing East Wind Ice taking pretty well Began to thrash Wheat</p> <p>4th I at Thrashing {Illegilbe} the Ice Went as far as Francis Island nights frost</p> <p>5th I Went to Williamstown gave Jim a Quart &amp; a Bottle Bought of A Summer 1 coat f in 10 10 candles -/6 Horse shoe nails -/6 Paper /6 envelops -/4 Cotton 10 Buttons /4 1 Pint -/6 got my Papers{illegible} then no one crofsed at Summers Turned stormy a good many air holes worth of {illegible} Paid</p> <p>6th Sunday alone Storm commenced in the afternoon East Wind snowing and Drifting</p> <p>7th Councillers in Williamstown</p> <p>8th Is came from Henry thrashing Wheat</p> <p>9th I went to Henery with my trousers to make</p> <p>10th Went for my Paper Bought of A Summers Pair of Braces 1/6 sweetys -/3 got my trousers at Henerys</p> <p>11th I went to Williamstown I a Done thrashing Wheat Brought my Shirts to make a {line illegible}</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>January 12th 1861</p> <p>Mr James Cameron Island</p> <p>Came From Williamstown got a Ride Stopd at Summerston Bought of A Summers 1 pint of Whiskey -/4 Bought 1/2 lb Tobacco Paid at Davids in Treats 1/10 1/2 all Paid Angus {illegible} me to Henerys Door Crofsing on the ice to Salmon River. Old William Smith Departed on the 11th of January 86 {illegible} Buried on Sunday Small Pox in Williamstown</p> <p>13th Sunday</p> <p>14th I a &amp; I Fanning Wheat 9 Bushels Fanned this time Cold Wheather now a days</p> <p>15 Ia Went to Charlies Charlie &amp; I came up Trying the cutter Broke the shafts Drawing Drags</p> <p>16th Stormy</p> <p>17th took the cutter from the Pitt Point</p> <p>18th making shafts for the cutter Charlie I {illegible} Rough Weather</p> <p>19th I Went to the store order for 1 Quart Whisky &amp; lb Tobacco no axes Charlie and I at the shafts Charlie &amp; I staving</p> <p>Sunday 20th Charlie went home</p> <p>21 {illegible} night Breaking Roads</p> <p>22nd Went to the store Bought a {illegible} 1 lb candles 1/2 lb Tea Donald Roaches Wife a Daughter</p> <p>23rd {illegible} to for Covington with Wheat Bought {illegible} camonmile Tea 17 1/2 took George Amos back to Whitney paid -/7 1/2 him</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>1861</p> <p>Mr James Cameron Island</p> <p>Jany 23rd Went to Salmon River met Mr Streeter on the Ice gave him 2 Dollars in cash Bought of B Buchan Tobacco to 1 Quart Bottle First crofsing here with horse I Thrashing the Pease over again</p> <p>24th Fanning Peas 1 Bushel</p> <p>25th gave Ia 1/2 Bushel him going to Williamstown Lent Charlies Bag to him Robie Burns Birth Day Drawing Drags</p> <p>26th Drawing Drags snow Deep in the Bush.</p> <p>27th I. Came from Williamstown Fine Day</p> <p>28th I. Began the Oats on the Upper side of the Barn Senios Boy for Peas Henery fishing Eels I caught 3 Before the Door Drawing Drags</p> <p>29th Cutting Down Trees</p> <p>30th Breaking Roads in the Bush</p> <p>31st Fanning Oats 20 Bushels this time</p> <p>1st of February Done Thrashing Oats Went to Williamstown got 2 paper Kenneth poorly Brought out 1 Bush of Pease Tobacco for Granny Stormy night East Wind</p> <p>2nd came home Roads Bad candlemass Day Stormy</p> <p>3rd Sunday I Ba{illegible}ing</p> <p>4th Fanning Oats Last 17 1/2 Fanned</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>Feby the 5th 1861</p> <p>Mr James Cameron Island</p> <p>Sold Io an axe 5/ - to cut wood for it Io commenced to chop soft Weather to Day Drawing Drags Water on the Ice and Plenty snow churning</p> <p>6th Io Quit chopping a thrashing over the Pease stormy Day took Back the Axe from him got 4 Bushels of Oats from him for what he owed me Turning Stormy</p> <p>7th Stormy I. Baking</p> <p>8th Io to Williamstown Frosty Day Stormy Some Went to the Bush cut some Drags cut Down the Big Basswood Tree</p> <p>9th Drawing some Drags a Beautiful fine morning the Islands Look close a sign of a storm Stormy from the East Change in the Moon Raining through the night</p> <p>Sunday the 10th Raining &amp; Freezing</p> <p>11th Io came for the cow Went to Saburns near M Laughlins with him at Angus MDonells Raining some</p> <p>12th A very fine Day Drawing Drags Fanning 1 pec of Pease Cleaning the Barn floor Let out the Hens to pick up the Grain in the yard and to get a Washing Warm sun and Raining some Shrove Tuesday</p> <p>13 Ash Wednesday Freesing a little cutting stove Wood</p> <p>14th {illegible} Day a Ball at David L{illegible}ers</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>Valentine 14th 1861</p> <p>Mr James Cameron Island</p> <p>Feby Went to see Daily about the Hay Henerys wife cut my hair - a Ball at Summers tonight the Evening commencing with E Wind somthing stormy through the night</p> <p>15th E Wind Snowing &amp; hailing &amp; raining fine in the Evening</p> <p>16th Dra{illegible} some fine in the Evening Fine upstairs Fire{?}</p> <p>17th Sunday Stormy snowing Henery Fishing Eels James McDougall here about the stack told me about Peter Finney House burnt Down &amp; about Donald McLennan &amp; Mary McNicol Being Married</p> <p>18 James Hugh Birth Day snowing &amp; Drifting Drew 2 Drags (2 Lambs) on Saturday night the 16th</p> <p>19th Went to Summers Bought of A Summers 1 lb Candles 1/ Had a Treat paid the Treat 7 1/2 at Nicholsons the Dog there at night</p> <p>20th I Promised Dr MGreggor to go to Williamstown &amp; he would give me a Ride stormy in the morning in the Evening. I started Left the Basket Bottles at A Summers for Mollasses Roads Bad seen Campbell the Weaver at D Camerons Brought out the close Basket forks sox heads Bell Hugh Anns clothes {?}</p> <p>21st in Williamstown Grey went to the Depot Urquhart &amp; I Dingwalls Daughter married today</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>1861</p> <p>Mr James Cameron Island</p> <p>Feb 22nd Washingtons Birth Day came From Williamstown went Lost on a Road Cattanach &amp; George Farrel took coming through the Bush George got sick Turned Back home stopt at Donald Cameron's in 2nd Con Stopt at Summers had a Treat 16 Paid Bought of A Summers 1 Quart syrup/11 1/2 2 lbs of Butter 2/4 came home all night the small Pox in Williamston yet Joined A Summers Lottery 2/6 to Be a Week from Saturday that the 2nd of March</p> <p>23rd East Wind Stormy Drifting &amp; Blowing the Largest Flakes of Snow I ever seen falling fell for a while this afternoon 2 lambs this Morning one Dead Took the Sheep &amp; the other Lamb in would not suck Dead in the Evening Hailing &amp; Drifting to night chopping Stove Wood</p> <p>Sunday 24th Blowing all alone Reading the Book of Martyrs Freezing Some</p> <p>25th Monday Drew some drags not very well a very Bad Pain in my Breast knocking around for all that Drifting &amp; Blowing circle around the sun Great Dreams Great Great</p> <p>26th Fine Morning Charlie came Going to Cornwall Heard crows for the first Began to chop Beech in the Bush Drew a Drag made a Waterhole Charlie Left the Dog</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>27th</p> <p>1861</p> <p>Mr James Cameron Island Feby A very fine Day Greatest crosfing to and from Salmon River I witnefsed this some years put a halter on the colt the first ever was on him to say he would Lead Tap would run some to Day Drew 3 Drags snow Deep wind changed cut Down a Big Ash on the Bank oat the Lower End of the Pitt Point (This is Leander's Day him who crofsed the Hellespont, See Byrons Works) Ducks Flying up to the West very high in the air</p> <p>28th Went acofs for my Papers sent Senios Boy for them Gave him 3 coppers for doing Heard Sandy Greass wife Died a few Days ago Bill to mi{illegible}</p> <p>1st of March in the Morning some Drops of Rain a Little Snow then a very fine Day shelling some corn Drew some Drags setting the cocks a Fighting cutting a Trench to Let the Water Run at the Door and in the yard</p> <p>2nd I crofsed to Summers Bought Pink &amp; Senna /10 Paid this Andrew at Cornwall Seen Jim Bush at summers Charlie came from Cornwall By Rail the First ever he was on a Great many Valentines going Sem{illegible} Lancaster the Lottery to Be tonight</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>March the 3 1861</p> <p>Mr James Cameron Island</p> <p>Sunday Charlie here Raining wate on the Ice Ducks Flying about</p> <p>4th Great Day in the states Charlie went home gave him some pease Put 2 Front shoes on Grey Very Windy in the afternoon not many Going the Ice Seen Blackbirds cut my Thumb</p> <p>5th Did not see any one going Summer's Road Froze well Last night Good crust went to see the Redcanoe at the head of the Island High wind Last night chopping some in the Bush The cow wanting to go off or searching for the other one. First Eggs Laid by the hens to Day Put out some of the Rusters Freezing some Great Going of the Ice is Good</p> <p>6th crofsed as far as Francis Island trying the Ice first rate Drew some Drags cutting the Trees in the marsh</p> <p>7th Went to Senios got his Boy to fo for my Paper to the R{illegible} Gave him 3 coppers got the Shovel at Henerys the Dog followed me home Eating first Eggs very Frosty Weather. wind cold A Summers Drawing his wood from Tobins Senios got his Toes taking off this week Thinking that it is the Kings Evil that Kenneth has</p> <p>8th Thinking of going to Williamstown Christee here for Straw Gave hime what he could drag home Started for Williamstown the Dog Went Brought 1 of corn Table Cloth Flour 3 pair son Sacrament in Williamstown</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>8th 1861</p> <p>Mr James Cameron Island March</p> <p>Went to See James Ferguson Went By the Station going to Williamstown</p> <p>9th Raining Started for home the Dog stopt Stopt at Davids Gave a Ride Down to John Duncan Wanting to Buya Gun Slippery on the Ice for Grey S Pinks got the stove &amp; sleigh A Summers in Montreal Sacrament Time in Williamstown Some Sleighs going the Ice at Trashere to Lancaster</p> <p>10th Sunday alone Freezing some Tooth Ache</p> <p>11th Monday Angus came had 5 Bags I gave him 3 took 2 Bags of Pease 6 Bags of Oats The Ice very good 3 Teams crofsed at Lancaster From the Dundee Side in the Morning Christee Wile &amp; Francis Girl here Gave them 1 Bushel of Oats part Payment for the Spear Fixing the cutter Box as I am thinking of going to Salmon River Tomorrow Lots of Feed cattle Hearty all well save myself.A touch of the Toothache near noon. To Day Sun Looks cloudy as if something was Brewing</p> <p>12th This Day M MMaster frist came to the Island This Morning Stormy at 10 oClock Started for Salmon River Took 106 lbs of Pease to my Accompt to Buckman that a Dollar &amp; 6 cents at a Cent a lb towards my account Sold my Wheat 90 lbs for 40 lbs Flour at 3 cents a lb &amp; 10 cents cash Bought Walter 1 bag tobacco /7 1/2 Whisky {illegible} 1/3 cap &amp; I gave him the cash Towards the {illegible} Stopped one arm Tavern 1/ at Lukes / got my Dinner. Left my Bag there Ice Good to Salmon River the mills all {illegible} with high Water Gave Lewy &amp; George Boule a lift down from the store</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>Mr James Cameron Island {illegible} March 13th 1861</p> <p>Stormy to Day East Wind Expecting them to come to Day for the Hay but it is too stormy I dont think the'll come 10 o clock now Drew some Drags Got a Binder for the Hay Hens not Laying very well Freezing some E Wind changed to the West</p> <p>14th Some cold Angus &amp; John McPherson came took a Load of Hay Took 4 Bags of Oats and 2 of Pease Took Dinner Had a Hooker Lundy came stops all night Going to Salmon River for Traps</p> <p>Sundy I crofsed t Bake Gave A I Baker 1 1/2 of Pease at 3/ a Bushel 4/6 Toward my account gave Secor. I Bushel Wheat 5/ toward my accound Bought of Rob Dunnery 1 oz of hoarhound 2 cents Paid Sheets Leaving the Front</p> <p>16th Went to Salmon River stopt at Lockes took the Bottle &amp; Bag Sold Bucham 50 lbs of Wheat got Flour sold 1 1/2 of corn got 5/ cash 2 lb Butter 16 cetns a lb 1 lb candles 1/ 1 Quart high{illegible} up and a Due Bill for the rest Gave Mr Streeter 2 Mink 4 Dollars 1 Rat 14 cents to my accound Did not see Lundy Gave Mr Bowen a Basin of Flour Got som Papers From Mr Streeter not very well taking the Tamrack Gun in Liquor</p> <p>17th St Patricks alone Very Cold Ice good Sandy came</p> <p>18th Monday Sandy went off Charlie came Went to Charlies to Draw some Drags for him got 2 papers from him got the {illegible} of a Book from him came home 2 Boys here McDonalds from Beach River to Buy hay sold it to them for 9 Dollars the stack treated them</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>continued</p> <p>Mr James Cameron Sir Johns Island Lake St Francis March 18th 1861</p> <p>Fine day cold some Ice Good {illegible} Plenty Sandy going to come in a Day or 2 to chop</p> <p>19th Last Day of Winter cold East Wind Thomas M{illegible} &amp; {illegible} McDonald here for the stack The sheep a good deal spoiled took Dinner Treated them Made an allowance on the stack of a Dollar Put out the Rusters and 2 pullets Gave me {illegible} 5 Dollars Cornwall Bank</p> <p>20th First Day of Spring the Boys for the rest of the stack 3 Dollars to pay yet Sandy came to chop I went to Williamstown Got 1/3 from Sandy for Whisky Charlie in Williamstown</p> <p>21st Charlie came home with me got a Pt Stopt at Davids Treat /6 Bought of A Summers 1 Dozen Herrings 1/3 for Haddok 1 lb {illegible} /6 1 Box caps/4 1/10 1/2 for high Wines cash 2/6 I gave Charlie 1/3 cash got 3/9 From him for Table clothes Charlie here all Day Sandy went to the Bush</p> <p>22nd I went to A Summers Brought 5 Bushels of Oats 6/3 some pounds tgo Wine /7 1/2 (to 2 oz H Candy/ 2 paid) Went to F Covington Bought of I &amp; D Cameron 1 Tablecloth @ 25 cents 1 3/4 yards 44 cetns another at 16 cetns took 2 yds 32 cents to 1 lb Tea 1/3 got the Broach Fixed at Mr Huttons / 7 1/2 (Bought of P Buchanan 1 lb Butter paid this with Due Bill) got 1/2 Doz nails 2 pens Stopt at Lukes came to A Summers Played a game of chequers came home cutter all Done 25 charlie here Sandy Grinding his axe Fine Day Eel Fishers at the Big Bay</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>Palm Sunday</p> <p>1861</p> <p>James Cameron Island</p> <p>Mar 24th Sandy here</p> <p>25th Annunciation of Virgin Mary I went to Summers Bought of A Summers 1 lb Tobacco 1/3 for Sandy (sweetys) at A Grants for to sell the Hay good crofsing to Salmon River</p> <p>26th Raining all Day making spoils</p> <p>27th Richard Grears Wife Died at 2 o clock Dan came to tell Sandy (Raining some) Water on the Ice putting out the Frozen Potatoes Me thinking of going to Williamstown yesterday Wild Geese on the Ice Before the Door Ducks Flying High Ice good yet James Ferguson Bailiff Died on the 26th</p> <p>27th I went to Williamstown changed 5 Dollars at A Summers got a Ride from I M &amp; R{illegible}</p> <p>28th Angus {illegible} the Funeral Folks stopt at Davids had a Round 1/3 Paid) Took Dinner at Thomas Murries got a Ride Down From Ivan Fraser his horses foot Bad Good crofsing to mill John Hamilton at Davids thrashing 29th Good Friday Grears Boy here, cleaning the pipes cut an Eel hole no Eels going up the channel with Teams Ice 3 feet thick Before the Door Great Dreaming</p> <p>30th Robins came Horses crofsing at Summer W. Geese Plenty Grey Birds came Drew some Drags Found my Knife Sandy came</p> <p>31st John York here &amp; Thomas Munroe ice good</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>1861</p> <p>Mr James Cameron Island</p> <p>April 1st All Fools Day I went to Salmon River for 6 skins from Lashey @ 15 cents a peice {sic} 4/6 Gave Streeter 6 Rats at 16 cents 96 cents Fox 3/9 to my acc got 3/9 for Charlie Bought Buchanans, Fur 16 Rats 12/ -paid Bought Plumadoe mans fur 5 @ 15 cents 3/9 {illegible} took them home Bought of Norman MDonell 1 Bunch pin.-/6 1 {illegible} matches /6 Salts - /6 Treat -/6 paid) I pair mits on credit 2/6 A treat at Bakers -/7 1/2 1 lb sugar -/6 paid Bought of P. Buchanan Buttons 1/3 Lining 1/ Twist -/3 pens - 1 1/2 paid this) Bought of small sweetys -/3 Bout of Congdon Liquorice - /4 Pepper &amp; -/4 got 4 Almanacks Jim Buchanan got in sunday ice getting Bad in Salmon River Bought of Kimball 1 {illegible} of Buckshot -/6</p> <p>2nd Stormy Snowing Sandy in the Bush</p> <p>3 cutting Eel holes, Drew some Drags</p> <p>4th Went to Summers Bought of A Summers 4 lbs Butter 3/4 1/2 Gallon Whiskey 1/3 1 Dozen Herrings /10 (Bought Trace chain -/9 &amp; 1 lb sugar /6 paid this) Charlie here gave him 2/6 cash for the Fox Making Troughs 14 Taps some Trees I went to Christies took the {illegible} over &amp; cat no one at Christies</p> <p>5th I went to Senios for the sleigh at Henerys Henery Boy came for hops Made 20 Troughs more Made a Taste of Molasses</p> <p>6th Ice opened at Francis &amp; Before Door Boiling in the Bush Fixing the Red Canoe at the head of the Island</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>1861</p> <p>Mr James Cameron Island</p> <p>April 6th Sunday Low Ice Jamming some Cold East Wind Frosty nights &amp; Fine Days crust Good Firing commence</p> <p>Sunday 7th Sandy &amp; I alone Went to head of Island</p> <p>8th Making Molasses</p> <p>9th at Sugar Bush Drawing Drags</p> <p>10th A Great Sap Day Running Well Made a Little Molasses Cow coming to the Bush Took home the Canoe From the Upper Point Sandy &amp; I First canoeing Ice gone Down in Abundance</p> <p>11th at the Bush shot 2 Squirrels Sandy Shaving at night</p> <p>12th of April I Went to Salmon River for the first canoeing this Spring Brought 2 of Wheat to Mill Gave Lukes Wife some corn Brought the 21 Rats to Streeter gave me 15 cents cash for them 3 Dollars &amp; 15 cents gave 1 Pair of Boots 17/6 &amp; mended ones 6/3 Paid Norman McDonell 2/- for the mits got the Loan of a Bottle H Wines 7 1/2 candles /6 pens /1 - Paid all this Speaking to Morris about the Hay, John McLennan Shot Tyler Lincoln some time about the 6th of April had a hooker at Landing of the Canoe where they make Whiskey /7 1/2 came home Good Wind ice Going Down got a Letter from Mary York to Fetch to Thomas Wife Crofsed for My Paper Sandy took the Letter at Henerys at Senios Murphy Lost court in our House Kenneth Poorly</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>1861</p> <p>Mr James Cameron Island</p> <p>April 13th Raining Sandy shot a Duck I got 4 Eels shoet a Duck did not get him Putting Ice away from the Shore Seen a Crane for the First one Feed Plenty Cattle in Good Order hens Laying Well</p> <p>14th Sunday seen a canoe going Down Taking Medicine</p> <p>15th Began to Draw Wood with the Cart Drew about 2 cords for a Beginning</p> <p>16th Drawing to the Bank got 1 Tier of 5 cords of Beech now shot a Rat Did not get him East Wind cold Fixing the Water Log</p> <p>17th Stormy East Wind &amp; Snow Sandy Began the Birds Eye Maple Stock for the Gun Baking Shot a Rat Put out the Gateneau Canoe Water high cold Day</p> <p>18th at the stock</p> <p>19th at the Canoe Fixing the Cart</p> <p>20th Went to A Summers Bought of A Summer 2 Dozen Herring 1/8 1/2 lb Candles -/6 Hat -/5 (To Sugar /7 1/2 To pipes -/1 To Comb -/4 paid this) To 2 " 6 To Sandy Cash in at Sniders wanting straw came home Drawing Wood to the Bank Cow &amp; Sheep Playing the Devil in the Sugar Bush Sandy Fixing the canoe</p> <p>Sunday 21st Went to Christies Went to Charlies for a Tricker for the Gun</p> <p>22nd Light Lit up the hills Light house a Boat went Down or it was the scow Light crosfing</p> <p>23rd Drawing to the Bank 10 cords out Lashey here shot 2 Rats set 2 Traps Sandy chopping St Georges Day</p> <p>24th Got a Rad Sandy crofsed to store with oats 90 lbs 1 Dozen Fish -/10 1 lb Tobacco 1/2 Gal Whiskey Bosells to Salmon River</p> <p>25th Drawing Wood</p> <p>26th I went to Bosells Charlie up with his ashes went to Lukes stopt all night</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>Mr James Cameron Island</p> <p>April 27th 1861 Went from Lukes to F Covington with Ashes Gave Streeter 12 Rast he gave me Credit for 6 &amp; the Money for the rest Bought of I &amp; D Cameron 1/2 lb Tea 1/3 1/2 lb {illegible} -/4 Bought of Menkles 2 lbs Butter 1/6 Beer &amp; snack -/7 1/2 Bought of Buchanan 1 1/2 Dozen of Herrings -1/6 1 Quart Whiskey /7 1/2 1 Glass -/4 1/2 sweetys 1/3 cash to 95 lbs of Oats all this Paid) Herrings 1/3 Paid Bought of Norman 1 Bottle of Stuff 1/ to be Paid) to treat /7 1/2 to Candles /6 To Bakers 1 Bushel of Potatoes 1/6 treat at Lukes - /4 1/2 Paid Promised Lukes wife a Ruster came home high East Wind Bought of Charlie 5 Rats 2/6 Paid at Morris's about the hay</p> <p>Sunday 28th Jacob folks here with Eels got Corn Raining some Bad with Toothache Charlie here</p> <p>29th Cleaning up stairs Sandy shot a duck</p> <p>30th Raining set all my traps</p> <p>1st of May Salabery coming up North wind cold cut Down the Maple Drawing Wood the colt hurted her leg</p> <p>2 Drawing some Steamers going in abundance</p> <p>3 Sandy caught the 1st Perch caught a Pike in the marsh</p> <p>4th getting Rats in the Big Traps Charlie here gave me a /71/2 for Peas Fishing Eels Sandy went to the P.O for my Paper &amp; 1 Quart of Whiskey working at the canoe Bosells set their Line got my account from A Summers</p> <p>Sunday the 5th Looking for Eggs got 2 nests 20 Eggs</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>1861</p> <p>Mr James Cameron Island</p> <p>May 6th Pete Bosellhere East Wind Richard Greer here came to Lancaster With Sandy &amp; I Raining &amp; East Wind Walked to Williamstown the Rafts stopts us in the River</p> <p>7th in Williamstown Black Sam there with the Pig stopt all Day with the Wind</p> <p>8th came to Lancaster Bought W McEdward 1/2 lb Powder -/9 1/2 for matches 1 Quart of Whiskey 1/2 for Pipe came home got a Plank near shore</p> <p>9th Ascencion Day or Holy Thursday Sandy chopping Frost in the Banking</p> <p>10th Set the Line Sandy washing Bosell sowing Barley on Francis Island</p> <p>11 Went to Salmon River Brought Lukes a Ruster took 6 Bottles 2/ to Buchanan to 1 Bushel Potatoes 1/6 Tea all paid took 2 Gallons from Bakers for Mrs Bowen) 1 lb sugar for myself Bought of Norman 1 Quart not Paid Bought of Mr Streeter - 1 Pair of Boots for Sandy 40 10 Rats at 110 4 Dollars Lent Sandy 7 1/2 for {illegible} to 1 Pencil -/3 got the Gun Fixed -/3 paid a Treat at Bou{illegible} not Paid 1/- sick coming home slept at the Hog Island Sold Dans sking got 6/3 Bought 1 of Fulton &amp; Eastmans Bookeeping Single &amp; Double Entry, 2/6 {illegible}</p> <p>12th Sunday Charlie here Raft Went Down Set a hen to hatch</p> <p>13th got a Sturgeon, Drawing Wood</p> <p>14th Drawing Wood</p> <p>15 Drawing Wood Went to Williamstown 6 of Oats 3 of Pease {illegible} 1 Sturgeon</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>May 16th 1861</p> <p>Mr James Cameron Island</p> <p>Came from Williamstown Very High Wind got 2 Pigs Stopt at Io Collets hailstones &amp; snow a Little Lewis Christie came to the Little Island here for Straw</p> <p>17th Making to the Box Raining</p> <p>18th Went to the stone Sandy &amp; I Bought of A Summers 1 lb Tobacco 1/3 Butter 4 3/4 @10 4/ 1 Treat paid Raisins pipe pack Crofsed Oliver Gillespie's Wife to the Enterprise George Senio &amp; I got 1/3 Andrew in Montreal</p> <p>19th Sunday George Bosell here gave him a present of a Song Book Lost a sturgeon Thomas Munroe here &amp; wife &amp; A Summer Planted Potatoes</p> <p>20th Fixing the Fence</p> <p>21st Fixing the full Point Fence Sandy &amp; I</p> <p>22 I went to Summers Bought 1/2 lb pepper 1 Quart of Whiskey Paid this Thomas Munroe moving to {illegible} place the New York went Down to go to Guard the American Frontiers A Raft aground at the head on the</p> <p>23 Drawing Rails</p> <p>24th Drawing Cordwood at the Fence</p> <p>25 Working at the Fence</p> <p>26th Fishing at the Little Island</p> <p>27 making chest Raining</p> <p>28 Raining</p> <p>29th Began to plough Before the Door</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>30th May</p> <p>Mr James Cameron Island</p> <p>30th of May Lashay here planted Potatoes</p> <p>31st Sowed 1 1/2 of Wheat Before the Door Making the {illegible} Boats &amp; Rafts in abundance</p> <p>1st of June Went to Salmon River Brought to Mill 1 of {illegible} 2 of Provender 4 of Wheat Ashes 16 cents a Bushel 48 of D Baker 1/4 oz Tea 17 {illegible} 2 {illegible} Seeds Bought of Quart Whiskey Bought 1 1/4 A Rope 1/- paid for pencil got 4 Bags 12 1/2 {illegible} over Thomas Munroe with 13 Bushel of Potatoes came home Sandy staving The Steamer Saguanay Burnt at Montreal sometime Last Week</p> <p>Sunday 3rd Lashay went to St Annes to Fish</p> <p>4th Working at the Fence</p> <p>5th Fishing &amp; Working at the Fence</p> <p>6th Planted Cucumbers &amp; Melons in the garden 28 hills</p> <p>7th Drawing sticks for the fence Drawing some cord Wood to the Bank Shearing the Sheep Sandy &amp; I</p> <p>8th Taking the Dung from the Front of the House {illegible}ing the Fence in the Oak feild {sic}</p> <p>9th Marys Birth Day Sandy &amp; I to Charlies took Dinner had a hooker Captain Frasher for Planks Traveling some Jacops house up</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>1861</p> <p>Mr James Cameron Island</p> <p>June 10th Monday the 10th Planted some hills of corn &amp; Potatoes Before the Door some Pumpkins &amp; melons &amp; cucumbers next the Wheat Potatoes up in the Garden some White Round Beans at the Pig Pen and some hills of cucumbers &amp; melons mixed cutting Thistles young chickens Hens all Shut up Tethering Grey in the Upper Peice Sandy chopping Eel Fishing Begins Young Ducks Plenty Ticks Plenty Mosquitoes Plenty Sandy at ashes in the new Peice Setting the Line Broke Twice Took it up</p> <p>11th Drew the Last of the Wood what was chopped Took home from the Bush 20 of the Troughs so the Indians would not take them away this year cucumbers &amp; Melons up in the garden pulling cotton and thistles out of the Wheat</p> <p>12th Windy &amp; some Rain Fixing the cucumbers &amp; Melons Before the Door 15 hills Put in where semos had their Potatoes some Pumpkins cucumbers &amp; Melons at the stone heap and a little Below that Dug a Dish of Baits Baking Sandy at the ashes heavy North Wind Mowing Weeds Went to A Summers The Great Dinner in Williamstown in Celebration of the School House Rob Summers there Andrew in Montreal</p> <p>13th Went to Summers Bought of A Summers 1/2 Gall Syrup 1/9 1/2 lb candles -/6 Got From Jane Ann Andrew I Summers going to Salmon River with his ashes Secor accused of informing Went to Williamstown Sandy &amp; I Fishers here at the shore Found a cork screw Brought out about 12 lbs of Wool Sugar Pot knives &amp; Bottle got the Book from Dan to Be Returned</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>Duplicate of two pages back</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>Duplicate of 2 pages back "Cameron 20.pdf"</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>1861</p> <p>Mr James Cameron Island</p> <p>June 14th Came home from Williamstown High Wind Bought of the Baker in Lancaster sixpence Worth of Biscuit Fixing our ashes to go to Salmon River made a Few Hills in the Garden Allen Cameron talkng about Pasturing &amp; I.Tobin</p> <p>15th Raining 3 Tow Boats going Down With heavy Tows William Hamilton &amp; Hamilton the Wood Merchant here to see the Wood no Bargain Making Pollock Pins for the canoe Planted some cucumber seeds a Propeller aground the Ottawa Gave her a pull or 2</p> <p>16th the Ottawa a &amp; Magnet a Race the Ottawa ahead Movile here said they found a Boat that some one was Drowned out of it Last night stormy wind Thunder &amp; Lightning The White top Propeller - went Down Cate Secors Boat got off Ground in Salmon River</p> <p>17th Went to Salmon River 45 lbs of Iron to B &amp; Brother to Baker 4 &amp; Peck of Ashes to Norman McDonnell 17 1/2 Cash for 1 Quart I got From him Returned the Book to Congdon got 2/6 Back of my Money Bought of Baker 1/2 lb Tea 1/10 1/2 1/2 lb Candles -/6 cash Bought of Buchanan 1/2 lb Tea 2/- 1 1/2 Potatoes 45 cents {illegible} 2/11 1 Paper of Starch /5 Sandy had 4 1/2 of Ashes stopt at Lukes &amp; at Morris</p> <p>18th Fixing the Canoes</p> <p>19th at the canoe Went to A Summers Bought Lock 1/6 Butter 1/6 Rosin 1/- Cheese 2/9 Bought of A I Baker {illegible} 3 lbs -/9 I coppers worth of sweetys at A Grants Fixing the canoe</p> <p>20th Went to Williamstown Sandy &amp; I Longest Day in the Year</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>1861</p> <p>Mr James Cameron Island</p> <p>June 21st 21st First Day of Summer came from Williamstown stopt at Grears stopt at Lancaster Bridge Took Breakfast on the Monument Island came to Charlies had a smile Sandy staving East Wind some Rain</p> <p>22 Chopping some Sandy</p> <p>23 High Wind 4 men here wanting Sturgeon</p> <p>24th Began the House Drawing the Timber David Summers &amp; Thomas Munroe here Had a Bottle Left the contents of it with me 5 sticks David Wanted gave Thomas 2 Pickerel Tearing Down the cornhouse</p> <p>25th Began to Lay the Foundation of the House Lashey &amp; a Boy came (The Huron went Down on the 24 &amp; was up on the morning of the 26th) Hens Laying Well</p> <p>26th Huron gone up</p> <p>27th at the House Pete Buchanan &amp; Binch Hoskins Farlanger here</p> <p>28th Hugh Am &amp; Caty came</p> <p>29 Sandy &amp; I to Salmon River 1 1/2 of ashes 2 of Oats Bought of Buchanan 1/2 Gal of Molasses 1/- 2 lbs Sugar 1/- Bought of Chinkler 4 lbs Butter at -/7 1/s 2/6 Bought of Norman File -/6 Line /3 hoarhound /1 1/2 to a Bottle From Charlie screws exchanged fot a Paper from Mr Morris Training Day in Dundee Mr Sommerville the Member there came from Lukes in an hour Sailing good wind</p> <p>30th Sunday Charlie up with Sandys Knife &amp; Rifle Jim Nicholson here Berries Plenty Last Day of June</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>1861</p> <p>Mr James Cameron Island</p> <p>July 1st Working at the House went to the Bush to cut some sticks Hoeing the Potatoes Some a Great Many Boats sailing up with East Wind Girls Washing Baited the Line caught a Pickerel Ticks Bad Mosquitoes Bad commencing to Rain High Wind 3 or 4 Rainbows to South at Evening Dark about</p> <p>2nd of July Stormy East Wind &amp; Rain Sandy Filing the 2 Saws some cold Seen the comet HughAnn</p> <p>3 I seen it Went to Salmon River Sandy and the Girls give them a Bushel of oats -/6 of money Drawing some sticks for the House Water high in the Lake</p> <p>4th at the House American Independence great firing the night Before</p> <p>5th Our John's Birth Day the Girls went off to Williamstown Big Frank here for the 5 peices of Timber for David Summers a Great Deal of Floating stuff coming Down the River Fount a Pont Dingwalls here Trying to take the cow away</p> <p>6th The Bouquet here with 4 of Dingwalls Oxen, Put out Toms Line 55 Hoogs {hooks?} on it for Eels Found a Basswood Canoe got 2 Hemlock sawlogs Pulling Cotton out of the Wheat Hoeing some</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>July the 7th 1861</p> <p>Mr James Cameron Island</p> <p>S M Allman here stopt all night Sandy Trowling Charlie Boots here for Bread gave him some corn meal strawberries Plenty</p> <p>8th Fixing the Red Canoe Peter Coal got 2 of the Pudding Dish of Flour Raining</p> <p>9th Cole left his pine Jack spear &amp; Barrle cording &amp; Drawing the Last of the cord Wood Fishing Raining hoeing some of the Potatoes Thunder</p> <p>10th hoeing Potatoes Charlie at A Summers for Hooks had a hooker gave him his gimlet &amp; a peice of Line East Wind went acrofs with Long Johns canoe I stopt at semos got a Turtle on Francis Island Gave Sandy a Bushel of Oats for Tobacco at A Summers Mrs Summers at Rob for the cards Great playing at A Grants store for Beer The Passport Banshee New Era went up with Soldiers Welland went up Bands aboard Working at the Roads now Henery &amp; the Nicholsons came home away to make Hay</p> <p>11th Raining East Wind Black Birds commencing to Flock Working at the House Heard the house shake as an Earthquake Quite Plain after night a Little</p> <p>12 Fishing some</p> <p>13 Donald Suple here Fishing Francis here got 2 Hooks</p> <p>14 Sunday a pen Plat out Before the Door going to Frasers at Christies did not know I wrote on the other side these dates</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>Orangemens Day 1861</p> <p>Mr James Cameron Island</p> <p>12 to July Working at the house Charlie or Jacop got a canoe afloat a Propeller at the Light house</p> <p>13th Donald Suple here Fishing Francis here got 2 Hooks</p> <p>Sunday 14th Pen Platt going to Frasers showed them the way went to Christies</p> <p>15th Francis here got some salt gave him some Pepper</p> <p>16th Went to Williamstown for the Boys Brought 2 chips Angus in Salmon River Raspberries Begginning to Ripen and currants</p> <p>17th came home working at the House Beams a party on the Salaberry from Dundee to Cornwall</p> <p>18th at the House Lashey came with all his Fishing Utensils Fixing a place for the Beams</p> <p>19th Went for the Boys to Williamstown Brought out a Sheep 1 Sturgeon eel</p> <p>20th came to the Island with the Boys Hearing Rain Stopt on Suseys Island Got the Flour from the Indian Cole</p> <p>21st Sunday George Semo got three Sickles for Bosells maggie Lafette John Nicholson here Lashey to Lukes Brown From St Regis here Raft crew Picking berries</p> <p>22nd Beams all up Tom Davis came gave him Baddle Barrel Farmer Eel oil got the Line from Tom &amp; Fortk</p> <p>23rd Tom went off Put up a Stick Lasheys mand came set 2 Lines Began to mow around the House Sandy Fishing Mowing the Grove</p> <p>24th Went to Salmon River 2 of Wheat 2 of Provender 1/2 lb Tea 1/10 1/2 1 of sugar at Kinchalls -/5</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>Mr James Cameron Island</p> <p>July 24th 1861</p> <p>Bought of P Buchanan 1 scythe on credit 5/-) To 1/2 Gal Molasses 1/- Treat -/3 Candles 1/2 lb -/6 Brought a Turtle to Normans Boys stopt at Morris Lukes got Lasheys Tea at Lukes Mowing the Grove Fixing the Rack on the Cart</p> <p>25th the Games in Williamstown to Day put in a load of Hay Mowing the Grove Dog Days St James Day Sandy Went to Williamstown</p> <p>26th Sandy came got a stick of Elm Lashey to Salmon River put in a Load of hay &amp; Pheney here &amp; the Boys Mowing some at the East part of the Garden</p> <p>27th at the House the 2 sticks above the Beams</p> <p>28th Sunday a Raft out here Charlie Boots here all Day staving Went to the Upper Point</p> <p>29th Raining all in the House Baking Change in the Moon to Day</p> <p>30th Angus &amp; Ellen Walter here James Hugh Went home</p> <p>31st Berries Plenty Mowing some</p> <p>August the 1st at home Hunters came to Shoot Ducks Put in some hay</p> <p>2nd Putting in hay</p> <p>3rd making Coils on the Pitt Point Jack Sandy &amp; I 2 Indians there Went to Hamilton got 3 cats and there Bag Went to the Store Bought of A Summers 1 Bar Soap 1/3 2 lbs 2 oz of Butter 1/6 Whiskey -/7 1/2 Stone -/4 came home</p> <p>Sunday the 4th Charlie here a Great many in the Berries Charlie stopt to go to Salmon River</p> <p>5th Went to Salmon River with Ellen Bought of B Buchanan 1/2 Gallon Whiskey 1/- Bought of Charlie 1 Bottle Rum 1/- Pens oatmeal</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>1861</p> <p>Mr James Camerson Island</p> <p>August the 6th Charlie went home Sandy Mowing Pilots going Past Looking for Timber</p> <p>7th Mowing shaking out hay</p> <p>8th Putting up hay the Boys Sandy &amp; I Went home with the Boys stopt at the cairn on Monument Island to show the Boys the Memory of Sir John Colbourn</p> <p>9th Came home Dan very Poorly Ellen From St Regis Christie here grinding his scythe &amp; Axe putting in hay 2 Loads Great going of Boats on the River Jacops Wife the small Pox</p> <p>10th a great storm of Wind &amp; Rain</p> <p>11th Sunday Sandy Went to Williamstown Jacops Wife to St Regis</p> <p>12th East Weind Sandy Granny &amp; HughAnn Came from Williamstown Put in some hay</p> <p>13th at the hay</p> <p>14th Mowing in the Upper Feild {sic} and at the Lower Point</p> <p>15th 3 men here for Fish Gathering and Going to put in Fine Day West Wind steamers in abundance</p> <p>16th Putting in hay Went to A Summers with (Granny Wool 5 3/4 1/2 Gallon Wiskey 1 lb Sugar) (Bought of A Summers 1/2 cut Tobacco /5 needles -1/2 Matches 1/2 Paid) Brought A I Bakers Dish home &amp; A Summers Traps Brought home Hamiltons Bag Mrs Hamilton unwell Putting in some hay</p> <p>17th Puttin in hay Lashey to Salmon River Hugh Ann sent for 1 Quart of Mollasses</p> <p>18 Sunday Lashey to St Anncet with Tom Brought Matches &amp; Tea Tobacco Bread I in Topkins for Fish got 2/6 From Lashey cash</p> <p>19th Monday Sandy went to get his Boots Fixed at Lancaster went to Lewis Christies with oars Paddles Broom's &amp; Whippletrees to mMake</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>the 19th 1861</p> <p>Mr James Cameron Island</p> <p>August Rafts a Going Down in Abundance Keeping in the house Chokecherries Ripe Cap Berries Ripe Raspberries near Done The Water Beginning to Fall The small pox Raging around us By the Natives Ducks coming round now Mowing Behind the Barn Pat came I went down with him then to Lancaster came home got a small Bottle from Pat &amp; Charlie full of Whiskey East wind</p> <p>20th Mowing Lewis Christie Brought the Whippletrees A channel catfish from Lashey to Breakfast Mowing above the house Behind the house &amp; Before the house</p> <p>21st Sandy came from Lancaster Put in 2 Loads of hay Mowing above the Barn They Tom &amp; Lashy went to fish at the squaw Island Raining</p> <p>22nd Raining Tom &amp; Lashey shooting Ducks in the Marsh thinking of going to Salmon River Killed a Ruster</p> <p>23rd Went to Salmon River Brought 1 1/2 of Wheat 2 of Oats Bought of the Whiskey Man 1 Quart /6 Bought of the Baker1 lb candles -/6 paid (Bought of Norman McDonnell 1/2 Gallon Whiskey 1/3 not paid dishes Broke</p> <p>24th Put in some out of the Upper Feild</p> <p>25th Went to Charlies Lashey told us he was sure he was Drowned got a stick of Pine A Summers &amp; Dingwall The Teacher here Long Black Berries Ripe now</p> <p>26th Shot a Duck Sandy went off Mowing some put in 2 Loads Lashey Began to Fish Pickerel storm to the south</p> <p>27th Shot A Duck Mowing some Toms Mother sent me Long B Berries Fixing his Eels</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>1861</p> <p>Mr James Cameron Island</p> <p>Augst 28th The Shows in Lancaster Lashey went with 4 Barrels of Eels him &amp; Tom Michael Goose Going Down to the Long B Berries Put in 4 small Loads of hay all alone The Salaberry to Cornwall with Pleasure Trip From Salmon River</p> <p>29th Lashey &amp; Tom Went to Montreal On the Salaberry I went to Lewis Christies Rafts a Going in abundance &amp; Towing of steamers A Great Many a Great Many Going Down to the Long Black Berries</p> <p>30th Mowing some &amp; Putting in Lewis Christie here had a Bottle got 3 Paddles From him 1 Broom Found an oar of the Rafts</p> <p>31st Went to Lewis Island Lewis away to St Regis Put in 2 Loads of Hay Lashey From Montreal took Back his Eels A Great Boat Load going Down to the Berries Dan Came had a paper &amp; Trouser gave 2/6 for Coffe</p> <p>1st of September Sunday Dan Went off at Bosell for my sickles got 3 Went to Semos &amp; Nicholsons Mrs McLaurin there The Rest Down at the Berries John Cameron Santanee Henery &amp; George Bosell Jim Hopkins I.Snider George Semo Isaac Blondeau called at Francis came home Grey in the Wheat</p> <p>2nd Christie grinding his scythe Reaped 2 or 3 sheafs of Wheat &amp; put 2 in the Barn Mowing where the hens Laid it Down Barge Queen went up Before the Door talking to them East Wind</p> <p>3rd of September Dans Birth Day cutting some hay Raining Court Day in Williamstown high Wind all alone Went to the Upper Point Salting the Cattle</p> <p>4th Began to Mow some of the Marsh Before the Door cutting some of the Wheat 3 canoes Passed up very Earley Fishers I think</p> <p>5th John Angus Birth Day Charlie here &amp; a Cooper From Salmon River I went to Charlies to turn the Bun</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>Mr James Cameron Island</p> <p>Sept 6th 1861 Lashey Reaping Wheat I Binding &amp; putting in Great high Wind</p> <p>7th Lashey to Salmon River Mowing some of the Wheat &amp; putting in some</p> <p>8th Sunday Mr Morris &amp; 2 of his Boys here gave hime a Ruster Pat here with a canoe here for Charlie McGregors Raft here</p> <p>9th Mowing the Last of the Wheat put it all in the Barn a Great many Rafts a going Down all the Hens out now Great Dreams these nights</p> <p>10th the Bargain with with Lewis for the {blank space} the Island Making Coils of Marsh hay Before the Door</p> <p>{Paper torn and illegible}</p> <pre>1/2 for Lashey 1/- cr {illegible} Stopt at Mr Morris the Book &amp; newspaper had a hooker got the Dog hunter the name Elvina Levina came to the Barge Left the Butter for Baker came home ground Charlies axe </pre> <p>18th Fixing my Powder the horns shooting squirrels got my shirt ready to got to Henerys but went to the Barge as they were Blowing all Day went to them &amp; went to Dundee to Bakers stopt at Morris's for the scow got it woke up Emmanuel to come with us got to the Barge had a Bite to Eat took 2 scow Loads to the Island Loaded another</p> <p>19th I came of got my Pay 7/6 From the Captain Began to Blow took Breakfast went to Bed &amp; slept Went to the head of the Island shot a Ruster Shot a Duck Began to Rain some Bowmanville went up</p> <p>20th Hen Hawks playing the Devil among the Hens watching as much as can but they come right to the Door The Tow Boat Traveller touring here now</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>Mr James Cameron Island St Francis</p> <p>Sept the 11th 1861 Raining East Wind Filled a Bag of Wheat to be Ready to go to Mill Went to the Little lsland</p> <p>12th took home an Oak stick 12 feet Long Drew the Elm out of the Water A Summers here A.I Baker &amp; T Munroe here I went to Williamstown Charlie &amp; me Brought some corn &amp; cucumbers the Trunk to Dan</p> <p>13 came as far as Charlies stopt all Day. with the wind, being too high</p> <p>14th came home Charlie &amp; me went to Summers Bought of A Summers 7 yrs of shirting at -/8 4/8 1 of Candles 1/- Whiskey 1/3 3 lbs Butter 1/10 1/2 shot /61/2 Matches -/6 Charlie here all night</p> <p>{Paper torn - Duplicate of a previous page}</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>Mr James Cameron Island</p> <p>Sept the 15th 1861 Sunday Charlie here all Day gave him his sickle went home gave him some firewood to take home</p> <p>16th Put some Marsh hay in the stable Loft 2 small Loads all alone Lashey came Charlie came for to got to Salmon River Charlie Brought me an Eel &amp; some cucumbers</p> <p>17th Received From Lashey 2/6 cash In part Payment of what he owes me 7 1/2 to get a Quart of Whiskey took 1 1/2 of Wheat to Mill took Mrs Moviles Plate home stopt at Lukes took 70 staves to the cooper got an order on Bakers for 3/6 sold 4 Bottles to Buchanan 1/3 sold Charlies Rags took some nails from the ashery Bought of Baker 3 lbs Butter 1/10 1/2 1 lb Powder 1/6 Salts 1/2 lb -/4 Bought of Buchanans 1/2 Gal Whiskey 1/2 for Lashey 1/- cloves -/2 Stopt at Mr Morris got the Book &amp; Newspaper had a hooker got the</p> <p><br />{Duplicate of a previous page}</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>35 70-25=45 Mr James Cameron</p> <p>Mr James Cameron Island</p> <p>Mr James Cameron Charlottenburgh March 19th 1861</p> <p>For value received we Jointly and Severally Promis to Pay to the {illegible} or Bearer $4 1/2 ##$$$ 4 1/2 Dollars &amp; 10 cent on {illegible} with Interest</p> <p>Witnefs James Forsythe {illegible} March A Fairfield Marc March D McDougald</p> <p>For {illegible} March Charlottenburgh March</p> <p>Charlottenburgh March 20th 1861 For value Received we Jointly and Severally Promis to Pay to James Cameron or Bearer Three Dollars on Demand</p> <p>Mr James Cameron</p> <p>{considerable rough figures and notes)</p> <p>23 May 6 -3 Boot</p> <p>Calf skin 3-9</p> <p>11 of June Boots 17-6</p> <p>13th of July Calf 3-</p> <p>31st Menting 6-3</p> <p>&amp; 1 pan -15 for hiram</p> <p>31st Oct 5-7 1/2</p> <p>12 april 6-3 &amp; 17-6</p> <p>Streeter</p> <p>May 11th {illegible} Sandy</p> <p>11 May 10 Rats -/10</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>Mr James Cameron Island</p> <p>September 21st 1861 Raining &amp; Blowing East Wind took the canoes of the Land in the Marsh the House inside all wet More Shingles Blew of Salaberry went up the Bouquet went into Dundee Traveller came up 4 Barges in Tow Water very high with the East Wind st Matthews Day Took in some Butternuts cut a Hickory for axe handles Fixing Canoe Broke on 1 Package of Matches for a Begginning This is Something near the Equinoctial Gales</p> <p>22nd Sunday Jim Nicholson got 6 Ballads Lashey came Autumn commences took salts Long Black Berries yet</p> <p>23rd I crossed to Henerys with a Shirt to make the Cannon Firing at the Bishops Bones in Williamstown went to Nicholsons got a Bottle of Milk for my Tea Lent Jim the axe shot a Duck &amp; a crow Squirrel mowing a swath in the Marsh Raining Took in some Potatoes</p> <p>24th Fixing the Wheat in the Barn Fixing the Rafters at the Stones for the Cellar Drew some Blocks Took 2 more Rafters from the Bush Mowing in the Back Marsh Shot a Rat for the first put out the Hogs shot a squirrel on the Grindstone Huron went up</p> <p>25th Lewis Christie Made an oar Left his canoe here put in some marsh hay</p> <p>26th Bowmanville went Down Lashey went to Montreal put a Load of Marsh hay in the Barn Set the Line Fishing Bait Blackberries very good took home plank from Pitt Point a very fine Day</p> <p>27th Baking 40 Eggs salted Raining cleaning the Guns got a cat Fish Making a Fish Pen</p> <p>28th Heavy Wind through the night or Morning Went round shore found an oar took in 2 pails apples , 3 pails nuts picked 1 of Hops got a cat fish The Bouquet aground opposite Lower end of Island coming up</p> <p>29 Michalmass Sunday alone Bouquet got off</p> <p>30th got channel cat Fish Archy McDonnell wife a Son got My shirt at Henerys Lashey going to set his Line Lost the Fish</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>1860</p> <p>Antoine Deroshers</p> <p>To J Cameron</p> <p>Dec 17th 1860 to 1/2 Gallon Whiskey 1/3 Tobacco 1/3 3 lbs</p> <p>January 5th 1861 To 1 Quart Whiskey 7 1/2 /7 1/2</p> <p>Jany 18th To 1 pint H W /7 1/2 1 lb Tobacco {illegible} 1/10 1/2</p> <p>25th to 1/2 Bus Pease</p> <p>12:04, 17 March 2021 (UTC)12:04, 17 March 2021 (UTC)12:04, 17 March 2021 (UTC)12:04, 17 March 2021 (UTC)12:04, 17 March 2021 (UTC)12:04, 17 March 2021 (UTC)12:04, 17 March 2021 (UTC)12:04, 17 March 2021 (UTC)12:04, 17 March 2021 (UTC)</p> <p>T Henery Hence Dr To I Cameron</p> <p>To 5 Bushels of Potatoes at 1/3 6"3</p> <p>12:04, 17 March 2021 (UTC)12:04, 17 March 2021 (UTC)12:04, 17 March 2021 (UTC)12:04, 17 March 2021 (UTC)12:04, 17 March 2021 (UTC)12:04, 17 March 2021 (UTC)12:04, 17 March 2021 (UTC)12:04, 17 March 2021 (UTC)12:04, 17 March 2021 (UTC)~~</p> <p>8th of Aug got the Spear from Christie 1/2 Bushel of New Potatoes</p> <p>23 of Aug To 1/2 Bushel of New Potatoes &amp; some Milk</p> <p>S Mark some straw 11th of March 1 Bushel of Oats</p> <p>Sept 14 1861 To Mrs Henery To Making 2 Shirts 2/6</p> <p>Dec 22nd to Making 2 Shirts 2/6</p> <p>12:04, 17 March 2021 (UTC)12:04, 17 March 2021 (UTC)12:04, 17 March 2021 (UTC)12:04, 17 March 2021 (UTC)12:04, 17 March 2021 (UTC)12:04, 17 March 2021 (UTC)12:04, 17 March 2021 (UTC)12:04, 17 March 2021 (UTC)12:04, 17 March 2021 (UTC)12:04, 17 March 2021 (UTC)</p> <p>17-6 A McDonald Grear Dr</p> <p>To J Cameron</p> <p>March 21st 1 Box of Caps /4(25) tobacco 1/3 {illegible}</p> <p>April {illegible} Salts -/4 (Whiskey 1/2 Gallon a peice 7 1/2 {illegible}</p> <p>April 20th To 2/6 Cash 24 To 1 Quart 7 1/2 1 lbs Tobacco 1/3</p> <p>May 11th 1 Pair Fine Boots L 1")" Cash /7 1/2</p> <p>1 Pencil -/3 {illegible} # 1 {illegible} 1" 3"</p> <p>10th of July to 1 oz Oats 1/3 1"3</p> <p>To 1 Canoe 5/ (to cash 1/3 ( {illegible} Tobacco) 1/3 2"6"</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>Mr James Cameron Island</p> <p>Oct 1st 1861</p> <p>I went to Summerstown some Treats at Davids Bought of A Summers 3 lbs Butter /10 1/2 1/2 Quart {illegible} -/6 1 peck of salt -/7 1/2 1/2 lb candles -/6 1 lb Shot -/6 1 Pint Whiskey &amp; Bottle -/4 Bottle to Be returned come to Nicholsons stopt all night Drank the Bottle James Summers arrived from California {illegible} Laduke's Hunting concerns at Davids was Drowned by Trying to get a Tow From the Traveller Bought a Map of Glengarry Price 1/3 wanted 50 cents for it A Summers took it out to Williamstown</p> <p>2nd Court Day in Williamstown Lifting the Potatoes after coming from Nicholsons Hawks plenty Lashey Came Left my Necker chief there at Nicholsons</p> <p>3 high Wind Lashey Fixing his Paddles took up all the Potatoes a Great Dream when I Laid Down at 12 o clock about a Steamer going Down Before Peter B's Door or Hamiltons Bridge Flying Cloud or the White Cloud the name of 2 of them one sure</p> <p>4th East Wind New Moon, commenced to Rain Lashey went off Looking at my Traps 2 men here about cord Wood Captain Dupee's From St Annicete Very Bad Weather Wild Geese came going West</p> <p>5th East Wind a Barge - Mammoth - got her Mast Broke Laying at Anchor sailed up Shelling corn 1 Bushel of Last years corn Found an old Tom Hat went for a Load of Blocks cranberries getting good Found a Black Bottle with the neck Broke</p> <p>6th Sunday Went to See the Barge Mammoth Laying at the head of the Island took Dinner aboard Went to Nicholsons &amp; took home their Bottles got some good shot &amp; caps from Henery</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>1861</p> <p>Mr James Cameron Island</p> <p>Oct the 7th Monday set 8 Traps for the first setting 3 in the Back Marsh 5 Before the Door</p> <p>The Hawk Playing the Devil with the Hens The Magnet &amp; Welland went Down Took up a Pail of apples</p> <p>8th got 3 Rat 1 foot out of 8 Traps Raining all night this House all wet The St Helene going up Went to Charlies Charlie came up Huron went Down</p> <p>9th got Ready for Salmon River 1 1/2 of Wheat 1 of Corn 65 lbs of Iron /3 1/2 to Charlie for iron Brought Luke a few apples Brought Mr Morris's Paper &amp; Book home got a paper from him Some Frost this Morning Bought of B.B 4 lbs 2 oz of Butter 5/7 1/2 2/8 1/2 Gal Whiskey 1/- Paid Norman McDonell 1/3 Towed him Bought of James &amp; D Cameron Coffee -/9 stopt at Lukes had a Round or 2 Bought of the Baker Crackers -/7 1/2 Found a canoe Belonging to Stephens Charlie staving and me not some sober Found a Pont Let it go again got 2 Rats</p> <p>10th got 3 Rats Charlie Baking Lent him a Bag gave him some Meal some pepper &amp; some coriander Muskrats Wood Mast Board Fround his Knife Huron Went up Ottawa Went Down Northern Light The Games in Williamstown on Hugh Anns Birth Day Frances here Charlie went home</p> <p>11th alone Raining Washing my shirt Hand Kerchiefs Towels got 2 Rats Took in all the apples very few</p> <p>12th got 2 Rats not very well moving muskrats Roads in marsh went to Look for cranberries a new Boat went Down----</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>1861</p> <p>Mr James Cameron Island</p> <p>October the 13th Sunday Bill Nicholson (here got the Loan of 2 Hoes 3 small peices of Trace chains. I took salts, the rats none Last night the Water high Big Ottawa went up 3 o Clock</p> <p>14th Wind high Went to Williamstown Charlie &amp; I wind very high stops at Lancaster Bridge got a Pint Left the canoe opposite A McGillises got from granny to 8 lb of Wool Charlie Brought sage &amp; some apple &amp; Fish coffe</p> <p>15th came home came to Henery got my shirt &amp; a Bottle From Henery Henery got a Mink stopt at Francis I went Down with Charlie got some Pumpkins from him</p> <p>16th got 3 Rats Boats going in abundance Brantford Ranger &amp; Prince Albert going up Salabery Yamaska &amp; Traveller going Down Taking in the Last of the hops</p> <p>17th Went to Charlies helping him with his Potatoes Francis at Charlie Beams Lashey came Fine Day but raining got a Rat</p> <p>18th Raining the Steamer Tug Lincoln went up Great Towing on the Lake got 2 Rat Found a Bottle Lashey went off Stormy East Wind</p> <p>19th Captain Martin of the Steamer Enterprize here offered me 8 &amp; 10 Dollars for the stick 15 I want for it crofsed over to Nicholsons at Henerys Henery went to I. Laplantes on the Bosure gave me a hooker Lashey came when I was away and took his Traps no Mink around here yet</p> <p>Sunday the 20th Went to head of the Island Bouquet Towing a very Large Raft Farmer &amp; Dubeck's I caught the Boat from the steamer went to the Raft the First Time I ever Rowed with 2 oars</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>{illegible}th 1861</p> <p>21st</p> <p>Mr James Cameron Island</p> <p>Oct the First Ice Last Night got a Rat the Bowmanville going Down the Huron went up on the 19th 2 Men here from the Raft to Potatoes 2/6 To Flour 3/5 Went to the Raft Exchanged a Little Better than 1/2 Bushel of Pease with them The Br{illegible} took them off</p> <p>22nd East Wind Shaving Trying to catch Grey cutting some Brush Drew up the canoes fixing the shore Drew some Drags from the River Trimming the apple Tree at the Door Ottawa went up Grey in all night Baking the Bouquet aground in Lancaster the Raft at the Lighthouse The Walter Shanly went up no Rats</p> <p>23rd Drawing with Grey got a Rat Lashey came Raining some cutting stove Wood Lashey went off Ground the axe &amp; then spoiled it Broke up the Laplante Barge</p> <p>24th Our Hugh's Birth Day. Something Wrong with Mr Hills Light never seen it this Late in the Day Lit, got a Rat fixing More Feathers in my Bed Began to nail Beam on the house a few Grains of snow Cold</p> <p>25th My Birth Day and a fine Day it is supposing it is my Birth Day Went to Nicholsons got the Butter Lent Henerys Son in Law the canoe William Bers The Boston William Shanly Huron Brantford {blank space} going Down calling for Charlie wind changing all Day ice in the Marsh Last night took up some sand the Enterprize in to Dundee some of the Boat taking Down their Top Masts</p> <p>26th Went to A Summers Bought 1 Quart of Highwines 1/3 Returned the Bottle stopt at Nicholsons all night Lost my Paddle</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>1861</p> <p>Mr James Cameron Island</p> <p>Oct 27th Sunday came home Went to Charlies</p> <p>28th Charlie came up to go to Mill Sandy came Went in the Evening stopt at Lukes all night</p> <p>29th took the last of my Wheat to Mill 2 Bushels Charlie his corn &amp; ashes my ashes 1 1/2 18c From 28 lb Wool 8 got 2 Dollars cash for the Wool Bought 1 lb candles 1/- of Baker 1/4 of Powder -/6 shot/6 caps -/3 Whiskey 1/- Tobacco -/7 1/2 at Buchanan) Bought of Norman George gave him 2/6 for what I owed Charlie 1 coppers worth of matches 1/2 for sweetys 1 Bottle of Rum 1 lb Buckshot -/8 Bought of Grindele Streeter I Pair for a Plan of Boots 15 York shillings got my accompt from Mr Streeter Left my Measure for a pair of Boot Came to Mr Morris's stopt a While seen Elvina Sandy staving stopt at Luke's Lost the 2 cats stopt at Lukes all night had supper came away fore morning Lashey here</p> <p>30th a Man Looking for Timber From Beauhornois for the Locks Sandy went of with Lashey took his Things away Charlie went home got a Rat Laduke the Lockman &amp; {illegible}ellen slept here all night</p> <p>31st Last of the Month &amp; Hallow Eve night Shot the hen that I could not Keep out of the Barn cut some Brush Measuring the Pine cracking nuts and Reading Burns's Halloween</p> <p>November the 1st A Fine Day this is the Day 4 years ago Mr Baker Died Shot 2 Ducks Donald McDonald &amp; 1 of Kenneths Boys here A Summers got his goods up &amp; A Baker after his Goods</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>the 2nd 1861</p> <p>Mr James Cameron Island Lake Francis</p> <p>Nov Great East Wind a Race the Kingston &amp; the Tug Traveller Down Lincoln &amp; Salaberry going up A Schooner anchored opposite the Pitt Point Bay came too close in as she was sailing up Put in Grey Drew some Drags cut a Hicory at the head of the Island</p> <p>Sunday the 3rd This Day 4 Years Granda Died The Experience went up &amp; the schooner went off went around the Island Wind very high</p> <p>4th Killed the Hog all alone went to the Little Island north side</p> <p>5th Broke my Gun on the Dog for not going for the Duck The Steamer Experience here taking away A Summers's Wood This is Guy Fawkes Day A Fine Day Put in the other Pig to Fatten Captain Martin got Loaded went off sold some culls 2/6 for them</p> <p>6th Went acrofs to Summerstown seen James Summers The court in Cornwall now a Days Got 5/- From David Summers at Treat at Davids 1/3 at Thomas Munroes took Breakfast there came home went to Charlies Charlie came up James Dingwall here Looking at the cattle</p> <p>7th Ellens Birth Day Charlie &amp; I to Salmon River took my Boots to Streeter to be Mended Bought of Congdon Poison -/7 1/2 Liquorice -/1 Pepperment -/4 Bought of P Buchanan 1 Gall Wiskey 1/- Bought of Norman 1 Quart of Whiskey -/7 1/2 the Bottle to Be{illegible} to 4 lb of Oatmeal -/7 1/2 Matches -/1 Seen Little M McMahon a Treat at Lukes -/7 1/2 Took Dinner at Morris's gave Morris a stick for axe helves Lent Luke my Paddle stopt at Moviles got the 2 cats</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>the 8th 1861</p> <p>Mr James Cameron Island</p> <p>Nov Charlie &amp; I to Williamstown the English man &amp; Wife there {illegible} Brought Allens Boots out Gave Granny 5/- shillings</p> <p>9th came home stopt at Lancaster Pint -/4 Charlie went home Dingwall Talking about the cow Rain &amp; hail a Little</p> <p>10th all alone Jacop &amp; 2 Indians Fishing Eels in the Rushes got a good Many The Colt hurted a Bad cut on her Fixed the cut with Eel oil &amp; sut {?} Fine Day East Wind in the afternoon Captain Martin went up and Blew his Whistle I suppose for the stick</p> <p>11th Monday Raining wind changed very high Thunder a Great squall of Wind &amp; Hail Made a Mink Fall at the Lower end of the Island</p> <p>The 12th on this Day of the Month old John Summers Departed</p> <p>13th I crossed to Nicholsons for the Ram put Francis on the Boat Bought of A Summers 1/2 lb Tea 2/3 2 lb sugar 1/1 1 pari of scates 1/10 1/2 thats 5/2 1/2 got a Dollar cash From D Summers to 3 Treats at Davids a Treats at Bakers &amp; sweetys -/7 1/2 Angus came Bill came across</p> <p>14th Killed the cow Let out the Ram gave Bill the Mole Buckshot caps &amp; crossed with Bill to Francis Island Stopt at Lancaster sold the hide 14 1/2 cents 54 lbs 2"43) had 2 Rounds at Frasher's 2/6 Got Sandy McNaughton to Take the Beef up</p> <p>15th I came home stopt at the Bakers 2 Loaves -/10 stopt at {illegible} Island stopt at squaw Island sail'd home at night thinking to snow snowing through the night cutting the Beef</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>the 16th 1861</p> <p>Mr James Cameron Island</p> <p>Nov Snowing North West Wind {illegible} the horses took up my Traps</p> <p>17th Sunday Mr David Summers Ronald Angus &amp; {Blank space} the 3 here had 2 Bottles gave him the Bun at the Butternut Tree at the River Side to send Big Frank after the "Pine Left me a Bottle and it near Full</p> <p>18th chopping stove Wood &amp; sawing Fixed the saw A Boat Passed to Lancaster From Salmon River with 3 in it &amp; Back again very quick</p> <p>19th the Day 4 years agod old Mr Hamilton Departed this Life Looking for the Shovel Cleaning the Stove pipes Charlie to Lancaster with Sail the Gern going Down with Flags up East Wind Fishing Eels Pete Bosell here for wood him and peggy cutting Stove Wood Rendering a Bowl of Tallow Made candles</p> <p>20th chopping Wood not Mink yet alone went to the Pitt Point Found the Shovel Salaberry into Salmon River out again Bakers Ba{illegible} sailed in East Wind cold some this Evening</p> <p>21st Went to Summers's Found a Decoy Duck on the Water coming home</p> <p>22nd Went Down for Charlie Kille the Pig Big Frank here for the stick Rendering the Lard</p> <p>23rd Went to Salmon River Turned Back with the ice Salaberry went in started again Left the canoe at Mr Morris's Brought Lukes some apples &amp; - - - Bought Mr Morris a cook &amp; hen Bought of G Streeter 1 pair 17/6 &amp; Tapt &amp; Foxed 7/6 a present of Box Blacking My Watches fixed By Mr Halton 5/- Bought of Buchanan 1 Gallon of Whiskey 2/- Returned Normans Bottle Stopt at Morris at night</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>24th 1861</p> <p>Mr James Cameron Island</p> <p>Nove stopt at Mr Morris's till the Salaberry came Down so she would Break the Ice called at Lukes for my Bag Charlie &amp; I came home Wind high Freesing some night a gale</p> <p>25th St Catherine Day Charlie went home Lashey came Gave me 12/6 cash Towards what he owed me took his sturgeon to sell to Jim Hopkins Francis crofsed to Christies cleaning out the canoes of snow Prince Albert went Down Traveller went Down Put in the Fanning Mill Ducks Plenty Made some candles Washing gave Charlie 2 candles some pork &amp; Beef Matches 1 Bunch.</p> <p>26th Mr James Dingwall for the Oxen 5 of them with the Big scow not much Trouble in putting them in Gave Me a Dollar for my Trouble of looking at them and salting Drew 3 Drags with Grey Q ellen here From Frashery on the south side Going to Chop had a Bun that Belonged to Murray Donaldson Built it</p> <p>27th Fixing the stable nail'd up som Boards chopping stove Wood Boats a going East Wind put 3 pairs of sox in the Boots Mr Hills Light a getting Dim</p> <p>28th West Wind Baking &amp; Washing cleaning canoes Mr Hill Light Much Dimmer than Johnstons (The Sir Charles Napier went up commonly called the sir colin &amp; the Rochester, Tow Boat Went Down with a Handsome Tow the Ranger went Down Began Feeding Good Hay to the horses commenced Feeding the Hens Hawks Plenty all &amp; Myself in Good Cheer</p> <p>29th East Wind Blowing &amp; Snowing Heavy about Daylight cleared off &amp; commenced Rain St Lawrence going up Charlevous went up M Hill at Charlies Island Barge in Back Channel Christies Wind changed Drew Drags</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>St Andrews Day</p> <p>Mr James Cameron Island</p> <p>Nov 30th 1861 The last Day of the Month I went to Summerstown David Summers to see his Sister Jim Camerson and Wife Bought of A Summers 1/2 Bushel of Salt 1/3 1/4 of Tea 1/3 1/2 lb Powder 1/- Shot -/6 1/2 Cotton -/4 Buttons -/4 Thread -/4 6 Links of Stovepipes 4/6 which comes to 9/6 1/2) got some Hicory nuts from Andrew (Bought of A I Baker 1 Ball of Candlewick -/4 1 Treat -/6 Paid this) old McMarten on the Front a Ball at Lancaster Last night to celebrate it Andrews Steamer going Light Lit up yet</p> <p>1st of December East Wind Walter Baker went to be Married acrofs Francis &amp; Wife here up From Charlies Sold a canoe to them for 15/- to pay part or all in Hens Gave them a peice of Beef Gave me a Basket Mr Hill to the Light House</p> <p>2nd Thrashed a Bushel &amp; a peck of Wheat West Wind pretty Frosty tonight Hills Light up &amp; Johnsons I dont know about the scow light to night or not Traveller went up a 2 Master went down not very well</p> <p>3rd a Barge went Down Fixing the stall for the hay Before the horses No Lights up tonight I thought I see a Light in Mr Hills this evening if there was he Let it out very very early at night</p> <p>4th Drawing Drags Broke the Whippletree 2 Men came here in the Evening one J. Snider &amp; Jones Married to a sister of Mayviles Wife stopt all night {illegible}</p> <p>5th went to the Bush to cut some Wood till the wind would fall stole not so a peice of soap went off a very fine Day on the Water Humbuged one way or other Took up my Line Fishing Eels got 4 &amp; 2 cat fish</p> <p>6th chopping put straw in the Tick chopping Wood</p> <p>7th Went to Summerstown Bought of A Summer 3 1/2 yds of shirting @ /8 2/4 3 1/2 @ 10 1/2 3/0 1/2 Buttons -/3 2 Quart Whiskey 1/3 1 Quart syrup 11/1/2 1 Bottle ink -/2 which comes to 8/1 1/2 A Treat or 2 at A Summers 1/3 paid Tom Kennedy for 6SSS 1/3 a Treat Baker -/4 sweetys /3</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>Sunday 1861</p> <p>Mr James Cameron Island</p> <p>December 8th Raining snow all gone not very well took Salts A very Fine Day on the Water set 7 Traps in the Front Marsh Wild Geese Plenty</p> <p>9th got 4 Rats Handling the colt thinking they will come for her to Day did not come Went with 2 shirts to Henerys wife to Make Henery Poorly at Nicholsons for the Axe &amp; Bag did not get them got a Bottle of Milk Henery sued by A Summers Raining tonight Mrs Henery very sick after I Left Had a Miscarriage</p> <p>10th I went to Henerys in the morning with some cornmeal some pease meat &amp; pork candles Potatoes came home Jim Hopkins for a peice of Ash to make a Hoop a stick for oars 6 Indians fishing Eels thinking of Going to Salmon River Fixed my canoe after Dark with a place for the sale Fired a shot it Looked very much like an eclipse this afternoon of the sun William Lafette Girl poorly</p> <p>11th Drawing Drags Lost the iron on the end of the Whippletree could not fine it Lost the Hook of the small chain Began to Freese all Day High Wind I think Salmon River is Froze now a very Bright Star tonight</p> <p>12th Cutting stove Wood Washed my shirt Greased the cook stove 6 Rusters 13 hens now I don't know how Long that number will stand for there is some gone Good Fires But a Dam Cold House warm in Bed Plenty to Eat &amp; Drink But not very well no one on the Water Blowing</p> <p>13th Friday Blowing West Wind cutting stove Wood put Oak handle in the axe Lashey came had the news that he was to Be Married N Years Day Shaving going tomorrow</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>Mr James Cameron Island</p> <p>Dec 14th 1861 Lashey &amp; Me to Salmon River took 1 1/2 of Wheat to Mill of this years Wheat called at Mayville's Lukes &amp; Mr Morris's I suppose) stopped at Buchanan got a Quart as we was going up Forgot to take My Money Mr Streeter to 31 Skins at 11 cents Lent Me 2 Dollars and I was very much obliged to Mr Phillips for his offering me 3 or 4 Dollars when I told him my case Bought of Buchanan 7 Quarst {sic} of Whiskey 42 cents sold 1 Quart to Lashey 7 1/2 not paid to Giner -/4 Bought of Norman Starch -/3 saleratus -/4 Bought 1/2 Dozen Forks at 2/- I owe 15 cents on them yet calld at Morris's got 3 Papers From him Got the Paddle from Luke called at Mayvilles came home Lashy staving Lost his hat Wind high Bought of the Baker 3 Loaves 1/3</p> <p>Sunday the 15 Lashey &amp; Me alone High Wind</p> <p>16th Gave an order to Lashey on A Summers for 15/- in Goods Grinding the axes Lashey went off Setting Fires to the Marsh &amp; Lower Point no snow a few Drops of Rain very unwell Last night</p> <p>17th Charlie here Fixing my Pipes &amp; stove a very fine Day Fixed Boards in the Petition {?} at night</p> <p>18th Drawing Drags Found the Hook Angus &amp; Charlie Rose &amp; Joseph Snider came for the colt Tried to go Wind too high stopt all night</p> <p>19th Went with the scow &amp; the colt Had 2 Treats at Davids got a ride out From Bill Smith to Williamstown got a Pork from Murphy gave Hugh Ann 1/3 on What Lashey gave her owed her</p> <p>20th Court Day in Williamstown</p> <p>21st Me in Williamstown Diddly Dum Irons there meeting about Raising Me for volunteers Wrote a Letter to D{illegible}</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>Mr James Cameron Island</p> <p>Dec 22nd 1861 Came From Williamstown Sand here got Henerys canoe hens Dead all Night at Bosells Got my shirts at Henerys got ten Wil{illegible} &amp; pair of sox Left my shirt &amp; 1 pair of sox Great Hurra about Raising Volunteers</p> <p>Monday 23 Sandy making an axe handle Great snow storm from the East Putting the Water of the Henerys canoe</p> <p>24th West Wind Sand could not go acrofs Made 2 axe handles made a Great Baking took in the Plover hen swapt axes with Sandy pretty cold ice not taken yet Great Dreams about Summers cold night</p> <p>25th Christmas Day ice took pretty well in the Bay cold Sold Sandy the canoe for to chop me 4 cords of Wood put a handle in the axe Gave him 1/3 cash Gave him an order for 1 lb of Tobacco on A Summers went off turned Back went up to see him off again took in all the hens 10 hens &amp; 5 Rusters 5 Dead when I went to Williamstown</p> <p>26th cold Morning East Wind very Foggy till the afternoon turned warm towards night Drawing home Drags cutting stove Wood Drew up the canoes the 2 Big ones &amp; the Galerneau one at the Lower Point this is not the Right weather for the ice to take Ducks Flying about Raining to night soft</p> <p>27th kind of Slippery walking cutting stove Wood cleaning out the canoes of ice &amp; water &amp; snow high wind Nor Nor West Turned cold towards night set 5 Traps in the Milk house cattle &amp; Poultry all hearty ice all Broke up around shore the Water very Low now high Wind through the night Last night</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>1861</p> <p>Mr James Cameron Island</p> <p>28th December Saturday the 28th cold this Day Freezing hard not making much ice with the North West wind sun Went Down under a cloud Drew a Drag went with the scow to the Bush Went around the Island slippery for Gray Washing my Slips washed my feet Dreaming of seeing a splash in the Water a Great Ways off Great Dreams every night about Summers Folks, Frosty tonight all well using oil for Light</p> <p>Sunday the 29th The ice made a Little East Wind circle round the Sun Seen Charlie going to Rob's Island I suppose for Wood Went to the Pitt Point Made a Mus{illegible} of Whiskey Essence of Peppermint Molasses &amp; water so I would have something for the New Year good canoeing yet a Pair of Sugar Birds around all this Fall here Seen the Blue cat I got a Hamiltons and I did not see her since We tooke her here which was the third of August</p> <p>30th Snowed some Last night Nor West wind Began to thrash Wheat thrashed 2 of Loos &amp; 2 of sheaves put the straw in the hen house Made candles My Favourite Watch out of order</p> <p>31st Last Day of the Year East Wind Thrashed a Floor or 2 Fanning 1 &amp; Peck my Measure cutting Stove Wood all Well all alone this night David Summers's Ball The cars {?} going to Day Hell to split very Little ice around the shores Set up to 10 clock Shooting</p> <p>January the 1st 1862 Shooting away the old year or Should be Shooting in the New year put out the Bafswood canoe Went to the Little Island south side got some corn Went with the canoe to the Head of the Island turned it over so to have Ready wind changed Raining Began to Blow very hard took a sleep at night almost Blew the house Down mending my coat Blowed in the Plaster { line illegible}</p> </div> transcribed