30 10 575 https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/b4a4d13458f4312ed865560dbd89d6e8.pdf 1b7fce46489f5fc7089ce6165bddd770 PDF Text Text � Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. {page one - transcribed in 1895 diary} {page two} James Cameron Island 1st of January 1896 Cool Water Raising Freezing some Blowing hard John H at Brush Big Fire over at Christees Marsh Took Bills Boat around from the Pitt Point Fortunate Day 2nd Fine Fortunate Day The 3 of them Bill Billy and Ledger went off Left his mud Spear got a Drake Gave it to Bill one of the young ones Piled Brush at the Lower Point set some Fires cutting Willows up at the Wet Place Began to Snow to night 3rd Allen's B Day 1853 Unfortunate Day this is the Day Shortis was to be hung W Wind Thrashing Oats Freezing hard to night not Hung 4th Cold cold Freezing Thrashing https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/f1757c7f79c05600c94d5985f7c769a5.pdf a59cadef1b05c71a1b1c919f6ed058b2 PDF Text Text � Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. {page one} James Cameron Island 4th of January 1896 West Wind Fine Windy Frosty Freezing Making ice some Thrashing oats cold to night 5th Cold Frosty Freezing hard West Wind ice taken in some places tried to cross But its Like Glass too thin turned Back 6th Epiphany Cold Frosty West Wind changed to East Fernandez crofsed to Frasers Leander & John H crofsed to Summerstown Got a Letter and Key in it also a Bag of Goods Lots of air-holes Mrs Summers Departed to Be Buried to morrow got 3 coats 3 pair of Pants 2 vests Lots of Shirts Collars hair Brush 5 Brushes Book Boots {page two} James Cameron Island 7th of January 1896 East Wind very cold and Frosty Boys Thrashing oats Reading Mrs David Summers Buried to Day air-holes shutting up 8th Annie's Birth Day 1866 Fine to Day W Wind Sent a Letter to DMM Montreal 3 Postage John H Took it to the P.O. Leander went to Dundee Fixed a Board in the West window a Fox crofsed at the Lower Point John H Scating to Day Paid Hagarty 10 cents for the Bag 9th E Wind some Grains of snow Leander came from Dundee took the Sheep from the Bush Began to Were my suit coat pants and vest Reading Fixing the Petition up stairs 10th Shot a Black Duck Fine John H to Summerstown Bought a Lamp chimney https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/d2c80a4f49e7a9cfa2e19adc49d48924.pdf 9d3b58a494f2cb46affcaf0c3f4ba135 PDF Text Text � Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. {page one} James Cameron Island 11th of January 1896 very Fine E Wind John H went to F Covington to get his Tooth Pulled Lewis Boy went to Nicholson to work went up to the Bush to Day Fernandez Brought an Almanac Took the Hay to the Bottom and put it on the south side in the Barn Raised the Boat in the Boat House Good scating now Gordon came to night 12th On this Day of the Month Aunty Mary Departed 1891 Fine E Wind Randolph came Lent him Jesse James John H crofsed to Work at Duncans G 13th unfortunate Day Fine Went Home with Lewis Gentleman Pig Got the 3 axe-handles 30 cents Lewis Bosell and Billy here Fixing their spear {page two} James Cameron Island 14th of January 1896 Unfortunate Day Fine W Wind Leander went to Dundee to Get the Horse shod 40 cents put out some Bushes to the South side cutting Brush Paid for Randolph to Tyo 7 Dollars on the Due Bill now 4.92 on the Due Bill 15th Fortunate Day Thrashing I am Cutting Brush and Piling W Wind coloring yard shawls Mits sox seen a Fox in the Back Marsh some Grains of snow Leander crofsed for the Mail 16th Fine E Wind Put a new handle in the vice cut some Brush and Piling Put out a Few more Bushes to the south side a Fox Passed the Door on the ice Put out some Pills at sturgeon Island Got the Scottish American from DMM https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/752b8a1c0f73853350663107192bd8d8.pdf ee9c7ca68ae63b1d847b670d9c26aa91 PDF Text Text � Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. {page one} James Cameron Island 17th of January 1896 Fine E Wind cutting Brush Thrashing John H came he was in Fort Covington to Day to Getting his Boots Fixed 18th Fine E Wind John H crofsed to the Summerstown Scating Rink on the ice Fernandez came had a pair of Long-Boots Leander crofsed to Summerstown to night one of Lewis's Boys hear for Tea cut some water Beech stakes Gordon came 19th E Wind Gordon to church Leander put him acrofs this this Evening with the Horse 20th Unfortunate Day Thrashing I am cutting of alders up in the upper Bay John H crofsed to Work at McLeods at cedar 21st Fine St Agnes Day Unfortunate Day cutting alders sawing stove wood snow Warm {sketch of the sun, with an 'f' or't' in the middle} 19th Mr Jo Douquet Lost his Horse {page two} James Cameron Island 22nd of January 1896 Fine Races in Dundee Fernandez and (Sissy) Livinia went to Dundee Putting out Manure on the Lower Point north Side a very Fine Day Leander went to Summerstown to night John H came from McLeods to night a Letter From the News Toronto 23rd Fine E Wind cool some Drifting The Boys Thrashing oats cut some Brush and poles 24th Charlie Tupper's B Day of Butter-nut Island E Wind Snowing Drifting Fixing the Harnefs 25th Robie Burns Birth Day E Wind Blowing Hard Drifting snowing went up in the Bush to Day https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/863f7d4e3e724a49defba8801ec6c245.pdf 8eea9c823ab9de37707deda01ae37064 PDF Text Text � Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. {page one} James Cameron Island 26th of January 1896 Fine East Wind Fortunate Day Sissy and Fernandez came From the Races D Spink here Fishing EEls got 1 Took 50 cents worth of Sturgeon John H crofsed 27th Fine Mending Harnefs John H crofsed for the Mail on Horse Back 28th Fine cold cutting alders Drew 3 Loads of Fire-wood Put Marsh hay and a Stack of Fine hay in the Barn put the Bags of oats up in the Loft of the cow-stable 29th E Wind Cold Fine cutting stove-wood one of the Cows calved hens Laying some Boy Bad with colds new mits and nw Drawers to Day {page two} James Cameron Island 30th of January 1896 Fine W Wind cutting stove wood Fernandez went for his Mowing Machine 1 Horse 31st Fine E Wind cutting stovewood 1st of February 1896 St Bridgets Day The Black Month E Wind some Rain some hail some snow put the oats in the Puncheon 14 1/2 Bushels in the cow-stable Killed the calf John H came Gordon came him at the P. Meeting to night 2 of Feby Candlemass Day Fine The Bear will see his Shadow to Day as the sun shines the Raccoon and the Badger will see the sun John H crofsed and Gordon Ferandez crofsed Going to Put a Letter in the Lancaster P.O. for a Watch https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/a98562dbe8f2d67f15c33e3f49e5c292.pdf a3959bb40efd92193ac1b3c499739088 PDF Text Text � Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. {page one} James Cameron Island 3 of Feby 1896 an Unfortunate Day Fine Frosty E Wind John H is working at Duncan G's Grinding the axes 4th Fine E Wind Frosty some Gordon was to go to the P.I Meeting in Alexandria to Day 5th Fine E Wind Soft Water on the ice under the snow Drew 4 or 5 Loads to Day Leander went to Summerstown tonight Bought of Hagarty Tea 6th E Wind Snowing Raining and Blowing a Hurricane to Day and to night 7th Unfortunate Day Snowed 8th Gordon's Birth Day Fine Leander got a Fox Gordon came Fernandez came Gordon and Leander went to Summerstown 9th Sexagesima Sunday Randolph came John H came Randolph got a pair of Mits <s>Unfortunate Day</s> Unfortunate Day {page two} James Cameron Island 10th of Feb 1896 Fine Thrashing oats John H crofsed took the Buck saw Fernandez crofsed <s>Unfortunate Day</s> 11th Fortunate Day West Wind Wind Drifting cutting a Pole For the Barn Door seen a Rat Track Leander Stanley and the 2 Dogs went up and Got him 12th Unfortunate Day W Wind Frosty cutting alders 13th E Wind Snowing Drifting New Moon and a Eclipse on the Sun and stars in conjunction Makes it stormy 14th St Valentine's day This is the Day of the Big Fight Fitssimmon and Peter Maher W Wind John H came had his axe got a Bad cold https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/96a2ec0bf69ed1624d150745f5d0e17e.pdf 6086e7c2149b7c8071e5f2cc3023d9dc PDF Text Text � Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. {page one} James Cameron Island 15th of Feby 1896 E Wind Drifting Blowing cold Began to use the Hay out of the New Stable cows Stable Bought John J's axe 70 cents Bad with colds 16th Quinquasina Sunday Fine Unfortunate Day cold 2 Boys here Frasher and Larue Looking for a Dog that they Lost 17th Unfortunate Day W Wind Windy and Frosty a very very Frosty night 18th Shrove Tuesday E Wind Frosty Windy Thrashed a Few Floors of Oats James Hugh's B Day 19th Ash Wednesday Fine E Wind Frosty Thrashing oats very unwell Last night with a pain on my Right Br{cut off} John H went to Dundee on Horseback {page two} James Cameron Island 19th of February 1896 continuted Bought of Tyo Tea 35 axe 75 stopt all night 20th W Wind Drifting some snow cutting Brush alders Thrashing oats John H came from Dundee The Dogs after a Rat White cow calved Mrs Ranald Landfield McDonald Departed on Monday the 17th Kept her 4 Days heard of it 21st Fortunate Day Done Thrashing the Oats cutting alders Drifting Cold the White Cow Calved 22nd Washingtons B Day Fine Windy Drifting cutting stove Wood Fernandez came Races in Dundee to Day Gordon crofsed 23rd Raining Gordon crofsed 24th Fine Drew 3 Load of wood choppin stove Wood got a Fox https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/57d0d93c4162af1de9009a3540419dd9.pdf 6a678e254ca2fb64b3575170db1c5191 PDF Text Text � Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. {page one} James Cameron Island 25 Feb 1896 Fortunate Day Fine Fresh cold cutting Wood and Brush Leander Broke a Piece of his axe John H crofsed Ground the axes Frosty to night 26th Fortunate Day Fine E Wind cold putting in the Marsh hay stack cutting alders putting the Brush on the Bank 27th Fine E Wind Went to Dundee Took 3 Tubs of Butter 46..30..29 at 16..80:: and 3.77 on the old Due-Bill that 20.57 in all Tea 2 Soap 50 RRR 25 Matches 10 Broom 25 nails 4 2 Papers of D Dye 20 Fine salt 60 Boots 2.50 Boots 1.25 aprons 1. File 20 Cash 2.25 Buttons 20 3/4 of Velveteen 30 thats 11.65 they Bough Took the Harrow Table Martin here John H Fernandez Sissy {page two} James Cameron Island 27th of Feby 1896 Martin got the inch auger put the colt in the cutter goes well cutting alders Brushing and piling Brush on the Bank Leander crofsed to Summrestown to night Seen a crow to Day for the First 28th Fine E Wind an Eclipse on the Moon Full Moon to Day Drawing and cutting Fire Wood Indians Drawing from Charlies or Rofs's Island 29th Intercalary Day Fine Rained some E Wind Mr McGuaguey the PumpMaker came put in the Pump Paid him 4 Dollars Boys went for the Rakeing Machine Welsh Taffy St Davids Day came in Like a Lion E Wind Rain Gordon came he was in Cornwall yesterday 3 of Lewis Boys here Got a Fox Unfortunate Day https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/1db1fe34540291f0676594a1776f0bec.pdf a68b0911217f81eb66c9e5987a36c377 PDF Text Text � Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. {page one} James Cameron Island 2nd of March 1896 Unfortunate Day Gordon and Fernandez went off to Day West Wind cutting wood and Brush John H and Leander to Summerstown to night snowed some to night Drifting 3rd W Wind Windy Drifting Drawed the alders and ash Poles cow slipped at the River 4th Fine W Wind William Henery Shadgate Cameron's Birth Day Uncle John's Eldest Boy John H crofsed to Duncan G's cuting alders on the Bank Races in Dundee 2 Teams of Indian to Tuppers Island for Wood 5th Fine Day Windy cutting stove Wood in the Bush sawing the stoveWood Fernandez came T{illegible - ink blot} watching the coat Unfortunate Day {page two} James Cameron Island 6 March 1896 Fine John H and Fernandez E Wind went to the Races in Dundee and no Races run There was an otter crofsed the Island to the south Bill Morris poorly 7th Fine soft Rained Leander went to the air-hole at the Foot of Hamiltons Island and shot 2 Ducks John H at Hamiltons Helping to Thrash oats High West Wind Blowing Hard Gordon and John H came had a Tin of Honey 8th Fine Randolph came sold Gordon a Watch not very well 9th Fine went to Lewis with the pig 10th Fine went to Lancaster with Mowing Machine went for the Pig https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/0f34cde9bf913e9f0ada5f7bd144b91d.pdf 915f7b1c1a65fe07e7590e2e15ba55da PDF Text Text � Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. {page one} James Cameron Island 11th of March 1896 Fine E Wind Went for a Load of Marsh Hay John H Fernandez and Leander Fernandez Leander went to Fort Covington with his Fur 3 Foxes 3.75 2 Mink 1.50 John H crofsed to Summerstown on Horse-Back a Lot of Teams going for Wood to Charlie's Island 12th On This Day of the Month D McMaster Fist came to the Island E Wind Drifting stormy Unfortunate Day Broke on a cake of Sugar sold it 13th W Wind Blustery {illegible} cutting Stove in the Bush John H not well 14th Stanley's B Day 1880 Fine cutting stove Wood in the Bush Gordon came 15th Fine E Wind Leander went to Hamiltons {page two} Star on 16th James Cameron Island 16th of March 1896 Fine Loading some of the Metal old-Iron 17th St Patrick The Festival of the Irish a very Fine Day Boys went to Lancaster with the Metal Mr Dan Frasher came home with the Tup Sheep The 2 Mifs Fraser and Mifs McLennan a Lot of Indians Taking wood From Tuppers Island Stanley very sick 18th St Josephs Day on this Day of the Month Vicky Departed 1887 Boys to Lancaster Took 65 Buckets 5.20 2 Tin Pails 1.20 Butter color 15 Drawing Stove Wood Heard Whistlers going Down Sent 1 Dollar to Star on 16th https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/ba88895ab94fe44be95e1e67752165e9.pdf 2e236cf09629a41064ef7f15ffbe3855 PDF Text Text � Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. {page one} James Cameron Island 19th of March 1896 E Wind snowing Rain Drifting Spring Begins at 9 PM The 3 Boys went for the Stack of Marsh Hay Stormy Day churning to Day 20th Drifting Windy 21st Fine West Wind cut some stove Wood Gordon came had his clock Drawing-Knife and Traded his Watch, Saw-Set Got the Mail 22nd Livinia's (Senior) B Day Fine Windy Randolph and Eddy Renshaw came Seen Wild Geese for the First John H crofsed with them 23rd Fine very Frosty John H came 24th Fortunate Day Fine Putting out Manure Lewis Boy for Tea Soda Salt 2 Boys crofsed I went to Sturgeon Island {page two} James Cameron Island 25th of March 1896 Lady Day a very Fine Day Thawing Putting out Manure in the upper Field 26th John Hamilton Camerons Birth Day 1876 Raining and Turned to Snowing John H crofsed to Summerstown on Horse-Back Bought of Haggarty 2 Dozen and 8.60 cents 27th Drifting Blowing chopping stove wood in the upper Field 28th Fine Livinia Leander John H went to Dundee Bought of Tyo Tea 3 lb Soda 1 lb Shot Tobacco Powder Leander and John H crofsed to Summerstown Gordon came Sold his Boat 29th Palm Sunday Rain John H went for his Mother Thunder and Lightning to night Traded the Blind Horse https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/c52cfebcc70ff69d8362acdf9a8e1899.pdf 3bbd98c2a772ff7dee24b8c169e08965 PDF Text Text � Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. {page one} James Cameron Island 30th of March 1896 Fine John H and his Mother came had the Traded Mare took a Bag of Potatoes Tapt 100 Trees to Day John H went to mit tots at Cedar seen 6 cranes Robins Hawks Blackbirds Wild Geese some Whistlers 31st Fine Tapt 100 to Day Randolph here got ash made a Fire in the Bush got 2 Barrels and 35 Pails thats 75 Pails in all 1st of April all Fools Day Unfortunate Day E Wind High Cold Wind Freezing Tapt 50 Trees to Day Drew some Loads of Wood 2nd WW Snowing and Rain Fine Fernandez Bought of J Summers 2 Yards of Cloth 60 {page two} James Cameron Island 3rd of April 1896 Good Friday <s>Cold an D------ this morning</s> Snowing 4th Stormy snowing Drifting Fernandez crofsed Paid John S Summers 10 for the Stove Sold 7 Dozen of Eggs 1.05 Bought 4 3/4 yds owe 47 on the cloth Gordon came 5th Easter Sunday Sun Dont Dance this Morning Fine Shot a Duck Leander 6th Fine Boiling Fixing the arch for the Pots Took home the Stove Bought 200 of Flour 1 Sack of Salt on the 4th 7th On This Day of the Month Uncle John Departed 1893 Mifs Janet Fraser here Martin home with the augur John H crofsed took home our Saw Dany Spink in the Sugar Bush to night https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/c38bf87a816c6f4f81e06a96dcda5679.pdf 758e851eb227105da11218163dc13172 PDF Text Text � Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. {page one} James Cameron Island 8th of April 1896 a very Fine Day a Good sap Day John H Went to Dundee Bought a Pair of Boots got a Pair Fixed Made Syrup 10 Gallons Seen swallows to day Pewits or Pheabys came a Lot of Wild Geese went East 9th On this Day of the Month I was Married 1862 Fine Warm Sugar Day E Wind Lewis Boy here all Day Got Syrup had Baskets Leander John H went to Summerstown to night 10th Fine Day Boiling in the Sugar Bush got a Mink on the 9ths got 2 Whistlers Found a Fox he is no Good 11th Fine in the sugar Bush got 2 Rats Took 20 Gallon Home {page two} James Cameron Island 12th of April 1896 Cow Sunday Fine Gordon Randolph Eddy Renshaw came John H Grofsed with them Leander took his Boat to the air-hole 3 of Lewis in the Sugar Bush Ice Opening in small Holes 13th Fine Boys in sugar Bush put out the Bun Sugaring 14th Fine ice opened at Little Island Boys crofsed to the Sturgeon Island Shot 8 Ducks Rained some Leander went to J Duckett to Hunt Water high Lots of Ducks Flying Loons came yellow Hammer came Bitterns or Mire-Drum came 15th Fine Made sugar Lots of Ducks Lots of Shooting put Water out of the cellar ice Jamming https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/65d0e899df3e8fa8184afe9d3ea071b2.pdf ed90c7f808061747cb6d2ba111c24d3f PDF Text Text � Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. {page one} James Cameron Island 16th April 1896 Fine Fortunate Day Made sugar to Day Sissy Ionia Stanley Fernandez in the Bush Great Shooting to Day ice Cleared away pretty Good to Day ice out of the Back Bay took in the Fish Box a Lamb to Day 8 young Pigs to Day Took the Waggon to the Bush Splitting the Butternut Thunder and Lightning this Evening Ducks Began to Lay 17th Fine Thunder Took the Boat From Bell Bay Tried for EEls Frog music commenced 18th Uncle Duncan's Birth Day Foggy Smoky E Wind Ionia and I took in a Long Stick John H came 19th Sunday Windy Fine Mrs Lewis and Boy here {page two} James Cameron Island 20th of April 1896 Fine Leander came and went and came to night splitting the Butternut Made Syrup 21st Cool E Wind Rain Hail snow Thunder Lightning Took Home some of the Buckets Leaving some for vinegar in the camp Lewis Boys here Bought their Decoys For a Dollar Paid them snowed some 22nd fine Boys went for Wallace's Boat to Plum Island First Ploughing on the Lower Point Took home the Last Syrup First Pike caught to Day 23rd St. George's Day Fine Ploughing taken the Banking of the English Fernandez went to Dundee John Dishaw and son here https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/0834d5cf00d3ed507354e65041d0d502.pdf 9ee9c282b9ea3df0d12d38d8fad6e996 PDF Text Text � Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. {page one} James Cameron Island 24th of April 1896 Fine E Wind Mr Genie and Cameron here Brought a Bottle of Honey Ploughing cutting stove Wood Fernandez came had the Shoe for the Plough 40 2 calfskins 70 25th Unfortunate Day St Marks Day E Wind Fine Rained south wind Genie came from Cornwall Lewis Resor here Boys got 6 Ducks John came 26th Fine Genie went off Gordon came had his Trunk Sent a Box of Ducks to Dan 11 Ducks Gordon took them to Hagartys to take out Hat on Wood for Fernandez 27th Ploughing cutting Brush Digging stones Fernandez to Lancaster got 1/2 Bushel Hay seed 1..30 ct {page two} James Cameron Island 28 of April 1896 Rained Ploughed some Lewis Boys for Hay 2.15 they got cut cranberrys Bush Fernandez and Sissy went to Dundee took 28 lb of Butter 4.48 old Mr Tyo's Daughter July Buried to Day Bought Boots cloth 3 combs Harrowteeth Rice Making stakes Ploughed North side of the Potato Ground Brought a Bull calf Black one from Bill Morris a Week old 29th Fine E Wind Makin the Fence around the yard went around the Island Set Fires took Down the oars From Bell Bay at the Lane Fence Chaffy into Lancaster 30th E W Planting Potatoes Ploughing cut potatoes seed shot Ducks https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/f1ca1bca8262564a1243426fa5750826.pdf 822594995d14d5630c39693774e3e1b2 PDF Text Text � Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. {page one} James Cameron Island 1st of May 1896 Fine E W Ploughing Planting Digging Stones Leander went to F Covington with Fur Boat Went Down Lighthouses lit up cutting Potato seeds St Phillip and St James 22nd Fine E Wind Digging out Stones at the Lower Point Setting Fires Killed a Large Snake and Roasted him Let the Mare and colt out on Grass Making stakes 3 Boats Passed to Day John H came 3rd Fine Mr Genie came from Pat M Mahon 14th Fine Digging and Drawing Stones to the Bank Making stakes Gathering stones Lots of Boats a Going Boys crofsed to night 5th Fine Drawing stones to the Bank Alexandra went Down thunder Rained north and East Wind Put the milk in the cellar now {page two} James Cameron Island 6th of May 1896 Fine E Wind First Trip up for the Rocket went Down the same Day The Hamilton went Down First Trip Drawing stones to the Bank Ploughing at the Lower Point taking out stones set Fires up in the Bay 7th Fine E Wind Ploughing at the Lower Point sowed 4 Bushels of Oats taken out stones Fernandez crofsed for the Mail First Raft went Down 8th Fine Ploughing Drawing Stones to the Bank Fernandez went to Lancaster For Pease and clover seed 9th Fine Ploughed Drawing Stones Harrowing Fernandez came had 2 Bushel of Pease 2 Bushel of Barley clover-Seed sowed Oats Sowed Pease Lots of Boats Going Cow Calved John H Working at Hamiltons with John came to night https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/6ae77e830c975d74b0940e05a6f03918.pdf 13a22c4040c328bd0a1c06e475e444ee PDF Text Text � Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. {page one} James Cameron Island 10th of May 1896 Rogation Sunday Fine Randolph came 11th Sowed 2 Bushels of Barley and 6 1/2 of Oats and 10 lbs of Hay-Seed Harrowing Began Ploughing in the Garden Lewis here to Supper came from Lancaster Gave me 7 Ears of corn Began Working at a Roller Working at the Leech Ploughed on the Hill took the Boat around from the Pitt Point Plowing at the Lower Point Set Fires at the Roller at the Leech Filled with Ashes 13th Fine E Wind Ploughing and putting stones to the Bank Sissy and Fernandez with Eggs to Jo Douquets a Lot of Boats went to Day Fixing Fence 14th Ascension or Holy Thursday Ploughing sowed 3 Bushel of Oats at Lower End Rolling the oats Gathering stones 15th Sowed 1 Bushel on the Hill at the Soap Fixing the Roller {page two} James Cameron Island 16th of May 1896 Fine N West Wind Ploughing corn Ground taking stones of the Lower Point Fixing the Roller Rolling Barley and oats Working in the Garden at the soap John H came 17th Fine Windy 18th John H here with the wind its High crofsed this Evening Began to Plough a Peice in the oakfield Piling stove-Wood 19th Fine Mr Genie came Fishing Plough Found an old Horse shoe Livinia and Fernandez to Summers for Garden seeds Harrowing Potato 20th Unfortunate Day Fine Day East and West Wind set Fires outside in the Marsh south side Ploughing at the Double Butternut Down on the Hill Taking of stones Genie went to Salmon River to Fish catfish {torn off} Hamilton and Alexandra went Down to Day shut the south End of the Garden Fence Genie went off 21st very Fine Sowed 2 Bushels in the oakfield first time it ever was sowed south side {rest of page illegible} https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/a4f18816ade457d275092392ed261042.pdf 8a51f48240057caaa8f67674bb7ba996 PDF Text Text � Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. {page one} James Cameron Island 22nd of May 1896 Fine Drawing Rails Making Fence Thunder and Lightning Big squall of N West Blew Down a Maple Tree East End sugar Bush 23rd Fine Drawing stones and sticks from the Bank Took stump from the Grove Leander with 2 Pigs to Jennie Duncan the Limbs of the Maple 24th Sunday The Queen's Birth Day hoisted the colours Pentecost Whit Sunday Put John H across 25th Fine day E Wind Leander to Dundee got a Bag of Potatoes 20 a Bushel Planted them to Day 2 Tenets overalls Boots Drawing Stones to the Bank Drew 2 Sticks Pine 26 Rain and Thunder Last night very Windy to Day Shearing the Sheep cutting stove Wood 2 of the sheep not sheared 27th Fine sheared the 2 sheep cutting stove-wood musquitoes Back 28th E Wind Rained Windy went to {cut off} Island {page two} James Cameron Island 29th of May 1896 Royal Oak Day or Oak apple Day Unfortunate Day sawing and Piling Stove Wood Dribling Rain Windy W Wind 30th Fine Windy Sawing and Piling stove-Wood chickens and Ducks chickens out now Fernandez crofsed took John H home Heard of the Great Disaster at Victoria B Columbia I am afraid Bismarck was in the Car 31st Gordon here John H crofsed with him Lewis Lazore here Fine 1st of June The Glorious First of June Vicky's Birth Day 1878 splitting stove Wood Leander Fernandez Sissy Bought Flour Tea Rice Braces Calico 15 yds 1/2 100 of cornmeal and Calico Boots Fixed Set Fire to Bottom of the old Fence Through Line went up to night 2nd Fine Spartan went Down Fernandez went to Meeting in Williamstown cutting at head of the Island Lewis came for a Pig https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/ad2de80921142c430aa05b5104312083.pdf 9532b7c5e5932ac5a4ab8807a90c0ea6 PDF Text Text � Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. {page one} James Cameron Island 3rd of June 1896 Fine Fernandez went to Careys to work Put the Plough through Potatoes Drew the Logs to the Place for to saw them Piling splitting stove wood 4th of June old George the 3rd Birth Day used to be kept up a very warm Day Lots of Boats a Going setting Fires Leander went up with Mr Wallace's Hunting Boat to Jo Douquets Corpus Christe 5th very hot and Sultry splitting slove wood one of Lewis's Boys here for Milk Butter Hammer 6th on this Day of the Month Sir John McDonald Departed Some Rain E Wind changed to West Fernandez and John H came to night Leander crofsed 7th Fine E Wind Ed Renshaw here Fernandez crofsed to Careys Rained 8th Fine E Wind Rained cut some E{cut off} 9th Aunty Mary's Birth Day 1813 some Rain 10th Fine E Wind Billy Morris and Lemay here Drawing sticks for the stable John H crofsed to Summerstown came home and Went to Hamiltons {page two} James Cameron Island 11th of June 1896 St Barnabas Day Fine N Wind Leander went to Dundee Fernandez came from Careys Putting Manure on the Potatoes Fortunate Day More young Ducks to 2 Bags of Cornmeal Drawers shirt sox Rain Rod Paint oil 12th Unfortunate Day Fine Put the Plough through the Potatoes E W Fernandez crofsed for the Mail 13th Fine E Wind Painting the Boat put Ground to the Potatoes Fernandez went to Summerstown station to Rory's Meeting cutting weeds for the Pigs at Stove Wood 14th E Wind John Morris Frank Bodwa here Took 2 small Pigs John Went to Hamiltons 15th Fine Fernandez to Lancaster Taking the Roof off the Horsestable set some Fires Hoed some corn and squashes Took the Fish Box out of the River Broke it up Painting the Boat Killed a sheep or Mutton Mr Genie here from Cornwall Took his stove lifter with him got some EEls Lots of Fireflies 16th Putting Logs up on the Stable very warm Nomination at Alexandria 17th Went to see John and Margaret Hamilton very warm Tom Went to Cornwall Bank 3 Bouys went to McLennans Meeting Set 1 to JW https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/15de8e3dd0253144c6b5da7ca0742645.pdf 8343f582fb113c8caf241145f27dd1ef PDF Text Text � Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. {page one} James Cameron Island 18th June 1896 Waterloo Fine very warm Hoeing Bill Morris here Ionia went up with him took some vinegar The Pasport went Down 19th Fine Leander went to Dundee 20th get stuff for his Boat Flour a Meeting in Dundee White & Scriver 21st Leander came 1 sack of Flour 22nd Fine Big Meeting in Cornwall Fernandez went to Cornwall to Hear Premier Tupper OUr Dan's Birth Day Uncle Dan Cameron 23rd very Fine Election all over Fernandez Leander and I went to Lancaster I voted for Mr R.R. McLennan came home and the 2 Boys went Back to Lancaster to have Fun Randolph here RR got in with a Big Majority a Lot of the conservatives out Dr Bergin got in a Big Time in Summerstown 24th St John Baptist Day Unfortunate Day Put the Plough Through the corn and Potatoes hoeing in the garden and in the Potatoes corn 25th Fine hoeing corn & Potatoes Weeding Sissy & Stanley to Jo Douquets with Eggs 1.70 Let out the Bull {page two} James Cameron Island 26th of June 1896 Fine put some Logs on the stable Leander went with 3 Tubs of Butter to J Douquetts 102 lb 27th cutting Brush and Rafters Stanley and I Leander went for the Mail John H came 28th Fine Lewis here got 2 lb of Butter John H crofsed to Hamiltons 29th St Peter & St Paul Drew the Rafters Fixing Fence taking alders and Brush out By the Roots Let out the calves 30th Fine Windy Fernandez and Sissy Livinie went to Dundee piling Logs of Stove-wood Sawing Stove Wood took the Salt out of the cellar Bought Tubs Tea Sugar cutting Boots Table cloth, oil cloth cup Drefs Calico Shirting Pants Braces Shirts Nails Cut Paper 1st of July Dominion Day Fine Fernandez with Uncle Bill Mowing on Plum Island they came to night for Fat Pine and spears Working at the Rafters Ionia came home yesterday Made Bon-Fires https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/57ba66b00a132ee0d356367eb48eab8b.pdf 190152bf91c3a2ba226d77c698d02221 PDF Text Text � Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. James Cameron Island 2nd of July 1896 Fine very Warm put the Rafters on the Stable The Big Vessel went up 2 Tugs Towing her EEl Flies Grasshoppers Plenty 3rd Unfortunate Day Fine E Wind Cool Putting the Boards on the Roof of the Stable one of Lewis's Boys for Butter and Milk setting Fires to some Brush-heaps Leander went to Summerstown Sack of Flour Columbian went Down to Day 4th American Independence Raining E Wind Thunder & Lightning cool 5th Our John's Birth Day 1803 (Uncle John) Fine E Wind Gordon came John H came and went off Dany Spink here Trowling Lent a Dollar to Fernandez Came from Dundee working on Plum Island 6th Fine Mr Genie here went to Cornwall we sent for 4 Large Glass 14 X 24 Randolph Left Jo Douquetts cut 7 Poles for Shafts 7th Fine Working at the car of the Waggon Randolph here 8th Fine Randolph painting his Boat Mr Genie came From Cornwall Brought 4 Large Window Glass 55 cents to a pound 1/2 of Butter Leander Randolph to Summerstown 100 of Flour https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/c0e882c6172b694ef4985631a64c7f23.pdf f844697078002216ebca49626078312d PDF Text Text � Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. James Cameron Island {illegible} of July 1896 Fine Leander and Randolph went to Dundee Randolph took the cars for Beauhomias or Chatuaguay Fernandez and Stanley Mowing with 1 Horse Mowing Machine cutting Weeds for the Pigs a Fortunate DAy Fine one of the cows calved put Paris Green on the Potatoes a New Kind of Bug came to the Potatoes the Wilson Bug English Cherries Ripe Birds eating them Finished the car of the Waggon and Shafts in the Racking Machine Setting Fires on the Pitt Point 11th Fine Mowing Raking Fixing the Fence Made a Place for the Young Ducks at the Shore yesterday Fixing Big Glass in the Window cutting the Grove Fernandez crofsed to Summerstown 12th of July Orangeman's Day Fine John H and Gordon Randolph came Gordon crofsed to Cattenach 13th Fine Mowing Fernandez {illegible} Frashers Lewis for Butter Killed the calf Bugs Bad on the Potatoes https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/ec738cc1b2feb44d1d9b8cf88940119d.pdf d84eec415a2badb5b8507f612b6ffac4 PDF Text Text � Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. {page one} James Cameron Island 14th of July 1896 Fine Very Warm Mowin Raking Gathering Making Making coils Put in 2 Loads for the First Randolph Traded his Boat with Mr Kimball 10 Dollars to Boot eat new Potatoes Ionia and I to Fish got 20 Perch 15th St Swithins Day Rained to Day W Wind Mowing Back of the Barn Fixing Fence John H and Randolph Went to Look for Randolph's Knife he Left it on Plum Island yesterday Randolph went to Lancaster Thunder and Lightning 16th Fine Put in 2 Loads of Hay Raking Killed a Sheep Mowing a Few Drops of Rain Washed the Woll yesterday Pease got Pods and cleaned the West Mow in the Barn Leander went to Douquetts with 11 Dozen of Eggs Tub of Butter got to Day 7 Dollars Randolph came 17th Fine very warm John H and Randolph went to Dundee Bought Tobacco Pants Shirts Melon Scythe stone Ionia Fishing Down at Rofs's Island {illegible} putting in Hay {rest of entry illegible} {page two} James Cameron Island 18th of July 1896 Very Fine Mowing Raking Making coils Randolph Fishing got a Lot Pleasure Excursions The Rocket The Gannett Leander and Randolph crofsed to Summerstown for the Mail Done cutting Hay in the Lower Field Raking and Making coils 19th Fernandez Birth Day 1874 Fernandez came John H crofsed with Kim Fine 20th Rained some Randolph went to A Frashers to work Began to Mow in the Upper Field cut a Few Rounds 21st Mowed some in the Upper Field Put a Load in from the Lower Field commenced to {illegible} very hot Blackbirds at the Pease (Sheep Pelts and calf skin John H Took 22nd Fine Mowed and Made coils in the W Field very hot Rain Thunder Lightning and much Rain here Passed to the South then to the north Lewis's Boy here Butter and Milk a Great Many Going Down for Huckle Berries to Point {illegible} 23rd Fine put 1 Lode in the Horses stable Put 4 Loads in to Day all Done the hay Lower Field Mowing West of Barn https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/247f545d0a04f164bb7a6916adc1c41c.pdf ed44abe99dfc81cc1be9e4e733b56ed2 PDF Text Text � Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. {page one} James Cameron Island 24th of July 1896 Fine Mowing in the Oakfield on Both sides of the Oats Putting in Made coils cutting alfers Fencing the Bank went to the Head of the Island some Devils cut the Pine Block at the Pine Pease good to Eat 25th Fine St James Day Mowed a Peice of the Barley south side Put in 2 Loads in the Stable loft the hay above the Barley and the oakfield Put wire Fence in the Bay putting alders on the Bank Lots of Boats Going to Day Leander crofsed to Summerstown for Mail Randolph and Gordon came with Leander 26th Fine Randolph went to Lancaster John H came Working at Robert Jack Fernandez came had Stanley Boots 27th cutting the Barley cutting and cutting Back Marsh Rained to night Thunder & Lightning Blackbirds at the Pease 28th Fine very warm Ionia Sissy and Ma went to Hamiltons Bought Tea Thread nutmeg putting in the Barley {page two} James Cameron Island 29th of July 1896 Mowing very warm mowing in Front Marsh Raking making coils Blackbirds Bad Lewis's Boys here for the Jumper and our 2 Inch Augur 2 Indians here selling Huckleberries Lots of Boats agoing got the Potato Bug sprinkler Lewis Leander crofsed to Summerstown sold 1/2 Bushel of Potatoes 30th very warm Mowing in Front Marsh high Wind a Few Drops of Rain Sam Mitchell and Wife Pikes Daughter here got Butter Potatoes going after Huckleberries Thunder Lots of Boats a Going 31st Began a Marsh-hay stack Windy Mowing 1st of August Lammas Day Finished the stack Leander went to Dundee Brought small Tub of Butter to Jo Shetla Bought Sythe and Snaith 1 Dollar Hat Randolph came 2nd Minnies Birth Day Fine Fernandez came Gordon and Geordie Annan came Leander came had the scythe snaith https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/827399eb88f3c53ae5cd138f31ccee11.pdf 7645714ad362a8976d87c2d0a275e796 PDF Text Text � Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. {page one} James Cameron Island 3rd of Augt 1896 Fine Warm Windy Mowing and Making coils Mr Genie here a man From squaw Island For Butter Blackbirds at the Grain 4th Fine very warm Mowing in the Marsh making coils Leander crofsed to Summertown The Chaffy a Big crowd on Her a Pic Nic to Hamiltons Island Bought of Mr Hagarty 100 of Flour RRR Genie Fishing to night Rained hard Thunder and Lightning E Wind 5th Fine Rained some cut some of the Lower Point oats Leander and Stanley Blackbirds Bad Genie here 6th Randolph's B Day 1867 Fortunate Day Fine small Shower Fixing the Pump took it out and took all the Bark of it Mr Genie Helping us at it cutting oats at Lower Point 7th Fortunate Day Fine Mowing oats in the upper Field and Below the Garden Randolph came Left Frashers Genie went off Put in 2 Loads of oats From the Lower Point {page two} James Cameron Island 8th of Aug 1896 very Fine very warm E Wind a Boat or 2 Barges aground on the Bar above squaw Island and Putting in what oats there is in the upper Field Mr Augustus Laduke here for worms or Baits Gave Stanley 10 cents Lots of Towing and other Boats a Going Blackbirds bad Randolph went to Lancaster to night 9th John H came Lewis here for Butter Fine 10th Fine a crew of 7 camped on the Pitt Point Men Women and children they are from Cornwall cutting Marsh Hay cutting oats cut a Bunch or 2 of Pease Leander crofsed for the Mail did not Get our Glengarrian 11th very warm cutting hay cut the Big Pease Gathering oats Making coils 12th very Warm Made a stack I Went to Hopkins Point for 6 Bottles of Beer Paid 1 Dollar got 10 cents Back Put in the Big {illegible} on the West side Randolph to Lancaster Raking the oats Lewis here for Butter Tea and Milk https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/8207c3995581f27d383451c1dcc18e76.pdf 04c0ae4cd842abe4bed4203a3b60d5b4 PDF Text Text � Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. {page one} James Cameron Island 13th of August 1896 E Wind very warm cutting in the West End of Front Marsh Randolph and Leander Put in 2 Loads of Marsh hay in the stable Loft cutting some Weads and Brush Lewis Took home the sprinkler and they Broke it Tenters got Potatoes Randolph Fixing his Boat 14th Fine very warm Heard that a Man Died at Kenneth's under a Tree in the Field cutting some at the Pease Making coils in the upper end of the Marsh 32 Found the Bell Randolph Painting his Boat Nannie in the Grove got Loose to night 15th very warm and Fine Putting in 3 Loads of oats made a stack of Marsh hay heard to night that it was Dan Angus that Departed yesterday Leander Leander to Douquets with Butter and Eggs 3 Boys here for 4 lb of Butter Fernandez came to night and Gordon The Tenters went home to Day {page two} James Cameron Island 16th of August 1896 Raining Dan Angus McDonald Buried to Day Leander crofsed with Gordon Lewis here for Milk and Butter Got a Lot of London Papers from Dan 17th Fine at the hay along side of the Fence at the Wet Place Ionia and I to snake Island to Look at the Hay Killed a Sheep very Fat Mowing Turned the Pease cut the oats in the Oakfield 18th Fine Raining cutting the Hay in the Oakfield Went to Na Houta's Island to see the Hay Randolph and Leander 2 of the Tent men for Potatoes and Hay Gave 10 cents 19th Bismarcks B Day 1870 Fine a Few Drops of Rain the 2 Boys went to Na Houtas Island to cut Marsh hay Making coils of Marsh hay and coiling the oats in the Oakfield 20th Fine 3 Lad{cut off} and a Little Boy Barry Rowing the From Stanley Island Bought 31 lbs of Maple sugar at 8 Finished the {illegible} Island put in the Pease and oats https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/7326aebc4a9c03a430c155ad74ececeb.pdf b1267aa57f3ef0487f8594bd98c63014 PDF Text Text � Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. {page one} James Cameron Island 21st of August 1896 Fine very warm put up one stack on Snake Island Made some coils in the Back Marsh have 1 stack more to Make on Snake Island Thunder Lightning heavy Rain to night 22nd Fine Day EW Randolph put out his Boat and went to Cornwall to Day Stanley and I Fishing to Day got 43 Lots of Yaghts going now 23rd Fine Windy John H Came 24th St Bartholemow Day Fine cut some Brush Pulled the Beans at Lower Point Stanley has a soar Hand Lewis here for Butter Randolph came through the night 25th Fine fixed the Roof and Pipe Put in the Marsh hay and some coils of oats Livinia and Ionia went to Stanley Island with Eggs Bougt Matches The Columbian Down with Big Load of Passengers Bought 100 of Flour a Tub of Butter to Jo Douquet : 2 Boats came Tenting on the North side {page two} James Cameron Island 26 of August 1896 Fine West Wind Leander and Randolph went to cut Marsh hay on Round Island Black Horse Island or Sheep Island it has all these names 2 Boats Fishing out Beside the Rushes one Boat upset and they got a Ducking Fixing my Boat Took out in the Beans Sorting the chickens for to Sell them crows at the apples 27th Fine a Pic Nic at Hamiltons Island for the church Fishing Perch Got a Bun From the Men From Cornwall thats Tented on the North side Rain last night 28th Fine Randolph Leander Mowing on Black Horse or Round Island Lewis and Mary Ann here she is Sowing on the sowing Machine Gave Lewis a Dollar for the Hay Those Cornwall Tenters went off to Day Lewis to Butter and Milk Randolph crofsed to night https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/5520ee596a70f081ebd4247eaceeecb0.pdf d2e5dacae095afbd2814c636e99db837 PDF Text Text � Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. {page one} James Cameron Island 29th of August 1896 Fine Fishing got 18 Stanley & Sissy Went with 19 chickens to Mr Jo Douquetts Leander & Randolph went to Fort Covington Windy Fernandez came 30th Windy Gordon John H and Willie Rose Came they went up to the Point 31st Fine Randolph and Leander Fixing Boxes For their Live Ducks went up to Jo Douquets to BC Ready for the Game tomorro 1st of September St Giles Day Hunting Begins to Day Stanley and Livinia Went to Dundee Bought of Tyo Boots 2 Tea 1 Dollar soda 15 Glafs 18 Salt 50 4.63) Tubs Bought Cotton outing calico Lots of Boats a Going Columbran went Down Yesterday a Big Load 2nd Fine Went to Charley Island cranberries Plums Randolph and Leander came from hunting Labour Day {page two} James Cameron Island 3rd of Sept 1896 Dan's Birth Day 1846 Rained some Shot some Ducks Lots of Tow's a Going Lots of Plovers going West Flying high some apples Falling 4th DCF. Birth Day 1894 Fine Randolph went for his Sail to Dundee cutting a a Maple the Wind Blew Down 5th John Angus B Day 1850 East Wind Fine the Boys went to Snake Island to Make a Stack Mr Genie came had crab apples he went to Cornwall to sell apples cut Down a Dead Butternut Dug some of the Ditch 6th Fine some wind Dick Cottingham came for Randolph to hunt John H cam 7th Races in Cornwall yachts and Boats and Canoe's Mr Genie came Lots of Boats Going to Day cutting Dead cherries and Brush set a fire 8th Fortunate Day very Fine Day Drawing Rails setting Fires in the upper Field Cornwall Tenters ca{cut off} got 2 sturgeon Rockett going Down Bought 100 of Flour on the 6th Sunday https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/786afd3aabc0d770061f28fd7e0fa117.pdf 1503a29ab8c972309a3c6dac7a3ea147 PDF Text Text � Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. {page one} James Cameron Island 9 of Sept 1896 Unfortunate Day Fine E Wind Randolph Stanley Leander went to Make the stack on Black Horse Island near the Mouth of Salmon River Got 4 sturgeon 1 EEl Lucias for 4 lb of Butter they are Going Home to Day as Fish Dont Well Keeping the cows from coming in apples Falling 10th a very Fine Day very Foggy this Morning A Great many Boats went to Day setting Fires in the apple Field Fishing perch Randolph got his Mast and rudder Leander went to F Covington Binding some sheafs corn Stalks Lewis for Butter The Exhibition in Montreal 11 Trimming an Oak and Maple on the Pitt Pint Tenters to Butter and Potatoes 30 Got 2 Sturgeon 12th Fine E Wind a Race the Rockett and Bohemian the Bohemian caught her and Passer the Tenters went off Took up some 6 Bushels of apples Mr Genie went to Cornwall had 2 Boats {page two} James Cameron Island 13th of Sept 1896 E Wind Fernandez John H Gordon came Gordon Traded his Watch for a Boat The Tot with John Hamilton Gordon Leander Randolph making Ready to go to the Exhibition in Montreal tomorrow at 5 oclock they went up to the Point 14th Fine the 3 Boys went to Montreal Mr Genie came from Cornwall cutting cornstalks taking in apples cutting in the Garden 15th Fine E Wind Mr Genie went to Dundee to sell apples Gave him Money to Buy Sugar Ball of Thread a corn popper Cutting Rushes at the entrance of the Ditch Taking in apple cutting cornstalks went to the upper Point Mr Genie came sugar Thread corn popper Randolph came 16th Leander came stopt at Mr Andrew Fraser's all night Lewis for Butter Barry for Randolph setting Fires Allen Cameron house Burnt https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/84b1874da549e4a1b22ff9adf4ff1673.pdf f5fe77ae78754f2f334aab4082118dcd PDF Text Text � Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. James Cameron Island 17th of Sept 1896 Fine some Rain E Wind Thunder Lightning South West Wind Harrowing the hay Field sowed a Kettle of Grasseed set a Line Mr Genie here 18th Fine W Wind Mr Genie to Lancaster cutting on the Pitt Point Taking in cornstalks took in some apples Let the Horses in this side 19th Raining Mr Genie came From Lancaster shelling Beans 20th W Wind John H came very windy 2 here Mr M Edwards Man and Jo Lewis's Boy 21st Some Rain Turned Fine Began Taking up the Potatoes put 26 Bushels in to Day Keeping the small ones for the Pigs Those Cornwall Tenters came to Day Bought Potatoes a Bedding 22nd Fine E Wind Water Raised our Boat on the North Side Taken away yesterday was St Mathews Day Digging the cellar Sun Crofsing the Line Equinocical Gales https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/bfbe52d51a7910447f3caa48fd42b63d.pdf 98192f1a382ba95c89d34a811125ee41 PDF Text Text � Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. {page one} James Cameron Island 22nd of Sept 1896 Equinoxical Gales EW changed to West and North Wind cool Leander crofsed to Summerstown Bought of Haggarty Diamond Dys Sugar Making Preserves Boiling Feed for the Pigs 23 Fine Windy Frost this Morning ice in the Boat Taking up Potatoes about 26 Bushels Mr Genie went off Randolph here to night went off 24th Fine Rained some Last night WW Tent Boy for Butter put in Potatoes 26 Bushels Leander went to the South side making Jelly a Lot of it Fanned some Pease and Beans Got 2 Ducks 25 Took up some of the Lower Potatoes 6 Bushel Went around the Island set a Fire on some Brush Leander crofsed for the Mail 26th Fine Windy shelled some corn Tenters went off to Cornwall Leander went for Ducks Fixing stones out in the water to Raining to night 27th Windy Raining Fernandez came Bought Leander Watch 40 Dollars 28th Fine Finished the Potatoes at the Door Stanley and Sissy went to J Douquetts 2 Tubs of Butter 12 Doz of Eggs Paid what he owed {page two} James Cameron Island 1896 https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/ddb944553fb57d7c080ce1b0b8d6169c.pdf b98ed99dba110f11e46590fb460a5f70 PDF Text Text � Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. {page one} James Cameron Island 29th of Sep 1896 E Wind Fine Finished the Lower Potatoes 4 Bushels 78 1/2 Bushels in the cellar Besided the small ones for the Pigs and to Harrow yet Michaelmass Day Making a Hay Blinds for Hunting Mr John Oxley Buried to Day a very Fine Man and good Friend Heard he Departed in Montreal 30th High Wind Rained hard Ionia and I gathering nuts about 10 Bushels Killed 11 snakes to Day took in some apples Leander Making a Blind 1st of October Ionia B Day 1883 Rained some Gathered some nuts husking corn in the Barn making a Quilt Lewis here for Milk and Butter 2nd Fine Cool Gathering nuts Making Blinds Thrashed some Pease Lewis came from Lancaster Rain high E Wind 3 Fine E Wind Leander crofsed for Mail Bought of Hagarty Tea cinnamon Salt 60 Trimmed apple Trees Thrashed Pease Randolph here {page two} James Cameron Island 4th of October 1896 Fine October 4 in Bottles Gordon and John H came 5th Fine E Wind Mr Genie came had Hops 28 cents paid had a Bag of Apples a Mud spear Pole of Ash Fishing to night Gathering Butternuts those Cornwall Tenters came a Bed of Hay 10 cents at the Tumbler Quilt Leander to Dundee Bought of J Tyo Pants Drawers 2 Pairs of Boots 5 Gallons of Kerosene oil 6th Fine cool E Wind Finished the nuts all in one Heap took the Horse after them all spread up on the Hill 7th Raind Last and to Day Rained making Blinds for Hunting 2 Boys here Renshaw and Mr {illegible} Sold 2 Ducks 50 cents Finished the Tumbler Quilt put up another Quilt Fortunate Day 8th Windy Cool splitting some Logs got Twine from those Tenters Moved some stones at the River https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/aead4937bf19e580359ae7dc14a15a31.pdf a0bf64c35fa90207fb1ab0868ee35112 PDF Text Text � Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. {page one} James Cameron Island 9th of October 1896 Unfortunate Day St Dennis Day Fine Mr Genie went to Dundee Piling stones at the River Put out 3 Loads of Manure 10th A.A Mc M B Day Fine E Wind sawing a Dead Maple Mr Genie and I Tenters went home a Yacht went Down yesterday Towing a hunting House Leander went for the Mail Got a Lot of Packages of Books and Papers From D.M.M Montreal Traded with Mr Genie for a Watch Gave it to Livinia (Sissy) 11th Fine Windy EW Fernandez came Leander Got 6 Ducks Sold 2 To Fernandez 2 Boys here Traded Ducks one of Them is White 12 Fine E Wind Mr Genie and I at splitting 3 Logs commenced to clear a Peice in the alders From the Ditch Ploughing at the Lower-Point {page two} James Cameron Island 13th of Oct 1896 Fine E Wind high Genie and I cutting Brush Made a Stack of Marsh hay on the very outside of the Marsh Genie went to Dundee for his spear took his Big Boat to McMahon 14th A very Fine Day Livinia and Stanley went to Dundee Putting out Manure a Lot of Shooting to Day the House Boat Hunters that went Down came up to Day Genie came From Dundee Fishing to night 15th a very very Fine Day Genie went off Piling stones at the River Lewis here for Butter and Milk Stanley and Sissy came Bought Boots and Mended Boots Drawers Shirts Tartan Spoon horn RRR Eclectrick oil Tubs Brought a cat Heard 2 Men Hunters Drowned Lancaster cut the Rushes in the Road 16th A Fortunate Day Fine Randolph came had 2 Letters and Lot of Papers From Dan Mary Ann Lewis here McEdward passed Down home Done Thrashing the small pease https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/2d2a71e4006131a7f537695bbbf582d7.pdf ecef60adbfbee33c151f63a112a5c3e1 PDF Text Text � Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. {page one} James Cameron Island 17th of Oct 1896 Unfortunate Day Thrashing some Leander crofsed for the Mail Burnt a Couple of Brush heaps Leander stopt at Douquets to Hunt 18th St Luke's day E Wind John H came 19th Fine Windy The Lucias took 30 lb of Butter 5.40 Working at the stones at the River Taking in and Shelling sunflowers some grains of snow Last night 20th very High W Wind Leander and Mr Molson here Left 1 of his Guns Randolph Here Took away Blinds and Poles Ground his Small axe I went up around the Island searched for Spunk Working at the Stones at the River a Large 3 Masted Propeller went Down Picking Beech-nuts rained to night 21st Fortunate Day very Windy a Lot of Shooting Fernandez came Taking in the Garden Stuff carrots Beets squashes sunflowers Finished shelling the sunflowers {page two} James Cameron Island 22nd of October 1896 Fine Windy Fernandez and Stanley Ploughing at the Oakfield at the Ditch The Ducks stopt away Last night working at stones at the River put some Banking to the West End of House cutting some of the Rushes above the road Pealing apples to night 23rd Livinia's (Sissy) Birth Day Fine Ploughing the Potatoes Ground went to Sturgeon Island set Fires to some heaps near the Marsh Looking for sweet Flag 24th our Hugh's Birth Day Fine Rained some Dr Bergin Buried to Day Fernandez sent a Letter to Standard with Pay in it a Letter to DMM Sent a Lot of Papers Bought Sugar at Hagartys 1/2 Dozen of steel Pens Heard Dr McIntyre Died Last Week I Did not get the h{illegible} https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/4d8d2c5edfa73cdb4ae9e4e87d08e5b6.pdf 461520cceae8e29a8e6ec2fff8c6523d PDF Text Text � Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. {page one} James Cameron Island 25th of October 1896 My Birth Day at 4 Oclock 1825 71 years old to Day at 4 o clock This is St Crispin's Day all Shoe-Makers Day Gordon came Leander came Fine 26th Fine Banking the south side East end Bagging the Butternuts 4 Bags Thrashed some Oats Traced 1 Trace of Corn 27th a very Fine warm Day Thrashing oats Went to the Pitt Point For the Duck as it stopt away Making a Box Unfortunate Day Lewis here for Tea Told us Mary was Married a Good Lot of Shooting Seen Wild Geese a Lot of Boats a Going 28th E Wind Blowing Livinia and Fernandez Went to Dundee Bought cornmeal Tea Broom Fork Quilt -covering 2 Men here to night Villeneuve and Halton {page two} James Cameron Island 29th of Oct 1896 some Rain Fine 2 Men went off Bread & Butter 20 Paid 50 Fixing the Stones at the Head of the Island 30th E Wind a Boat aground north side of the Island very Foggy a Lot of Shooting Sent a Letter to DMM Montreal and a small Paper Box containing Beech-nuts Flint Steel Indian Crockery sweet Flag had no Spunk Fernandez took it to Mr Haggarty to take to Summerstown Station Rained some got a Bad Fall 31st Fine calm wind Raised from the West a Great Lot of Boats a Going to Day put out some Manure Ploughed at the apple tree a peice fo the Potatoes Gathered a Lot of Hicory nuts For the Pigs This is all Hallow Holy Eve Hallow Een The Night of the Fairies The Eve of all Saints cracking nuts 1st of November all Saints Day Eve The Harvest Month of Death Gordon and John H came Leander here Got 1 Dollar from John H https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/58d783d108549e375aaecb653bc78924.pdf 131e646b489ada489c442a2274e8ea1c PDF Text Text � Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. {page one} James Cameron Island 2 of November 1896 All Souls Day Fine Windy Randolph here from Lancaster Mr Genie came had a Kettle of Apples Broke the Clovis got 1 From Mr Genie Working at the Stone Wall at the Shore Gordon came to night had his Trunk and Tools went to Fish to night Ionia Made her Jelly to Day 3rd E Wind Fine Election in the United States For President Gordon Went to Lancaster Working at the shore at the stone Wall Mr Genie set his Line Stanley plastering got a Pair of Boots From Gordon on the Day of the Month 1857 Granda Departed Unfortunate Day 4th E Wind changed to S West Great Booming of Cannon fro the President Mr Genie and I cutting Brush Burning Brush {page two} James Cameron Island 5th of Nov 1896 Gunpowder Plot Guy Fawks Day Fortunate Day Raining to Day Gordon came went to Jo Lemays to Get the Gun Fixed 25 cents 6th Rained Blowing hard W Wind Brushing a Little went around the Island Mr Genie and Dug a Little at the East End of the Ditch 7th Helen's B Day Fine a Lot of Boats a Going to Day Gordon crofsed to Hunt Fernandez to Careys Mr Genie and I Brushing Water Raised some Stanley a Thrashing oats for the Pigs a Little Ploughed 8th Fine Gordon and Genie here Fernandez here Windy 9th Prince of Wales B Day Fine Brushing in the West Field Unfortunate Day Leander came set Snowed a Few Grains 10th Unfortunate Day Genie went for his Boat Gordon and Fernandez went to Fort Covington Burning the Brush heaps Put the stove up in the West End shut the outside cellar Door Bought Boots Honey Oatmeal Sugar cartriges Caps E Wind to night https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/202d98c1d302c201af6b61eb26b70c31.pdf c40de283eb83e7c745e1beecdec28630 PDF Text Text � Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. {page one} James Cameron Island 11th of November 1896 E Wind Rained Wind changed to high W Wind Raining got 3 Ducks Leander Fixing his Gun 12th Martinmas Day Fine Windy West Killed 1 of the Pigs Ploughing Brushing Began Laying the Floor in the East End cut a Stick for oars 13th E Wind Working at the Floor Mr Genie went to Jo Lemays with his Revolver Ploughed some 14th Froze Last night some snow Fine Randolph and Lafave here Mr Genie came Left his Big Boat at Mr Lemays working at the Floor took Down the Buttery 15th Windy John H came 16th Windy East working at the Buttery Put it in the South East Corner 17th Fine West Wind north Wind Brush cut some Soft Maple in cordwood Sissy and Fernandez went to Dundee with Ducks Finished the Buttery Genie and Leander caught 3 EEls in the Mud Rained and Froze to night 18th very Fine Bought of Mr Tyo Genie Fishing got 1 Brushing Tea 1 nails 50 Coloring 20 Dipper cash 4 Sold some Ducks Last Trip of the Rocket {page two} James Cameron Island 18th of Nov 1896 James McIllvain Buried to Day Gordon and Fernandez went to Summerstown For Flour to Haggarty 2.50 The Wind Raised and changed to the West a Big squall 19th Fine Windy Began Ploughing From the End of Lane over to the Maples crofsing the Ditch Mr Genie cutting Down Elm's Gordon crofsed to Barrels Sale Freezing to night not Much Ducks 20th a Fine Day Fortunate Day Genie Went off E Wind and West Setting Fires in the Oakfield Gordon Made a Double Whippletree Fernandez went to Lancaster Banking the Stable 21st Unfortunate Day On This Day of the Month D M Master Senior Departed 1846 East Wind Snowing Banking the north Side and the West Gordon Crofsed for the Mail 22nd Fine Gordon to church 23rd Fine the cattle Fed in now Got 2 EEls Gordon went to hunt Rained tonight all the snow Gone Let out the 2 Rams https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/7d16de57137fcb825fa94a438ae55449.pdf 8225833da59d5ccc633102e0a7c760b0 PDF Text Text � Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. {page one} James Cameron Island 24th of Nov 1896 Fixing a Shed Between the Stable and the Barn Fine Gordon came to night Wrote 2 Letters one to Bismarck and 1 to Mr Isaac Wilson of the Glengarrian 25th St Catherin's Day East Wind Snowing Blowing Gordon got his overcoat yesterday 26th E Wind Thanksgiving Day icicles on the Trees Gordon crofsed to church 2 of Lewis Boys here for a Pot to scald his Pigs Butcher Knife some Drops of Rain some Tugs went to Day Sent off 2 Letter to Day got a Lot of Papers From Dan 27th E Wind changed to West Rained some Wrote a Letter to Dan some Boats went to Day Let out the Boar to Day {illegible} Did not sent the Letter for the Ducks be sent 28th Fine Rained Windy Fixing around the Wood yard Gordon crofsed {page two} Advent Sunday James Cameron Island 29th of Nov 1896 Windy some snow No Lights in the Lighthouse to night 30th St Andrews Day The Festival of the Scotch Fine Randolph here to Day working at the stable no Boats to Day Gordon crofsed took the Box of Ducks to Haggarty to take out to Summerstown Station 1st of December Frosty Fine W Wind cutting and Sawing wood in the upper Field Gordon went to Work at Kenneth MDonalds no Boats to Day 2nd Fine Day set some Fires in the Marsh Fernandez went to A Fraser cutting Brush Ice Froze in the Rushes husking Corn 3rd Fine Windy cutting alders and Brush Set Fires in the Marsh Back North Shot 2 Ducks 4th cutting Brush Fine Windy snowed to night seen a crane https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/92e67c87730a07c18d6c4b7d7fa11635.pdf d5303360f341dc4d0ca6bcbf1ec36f3e PDF Text Text � Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. {page one} James Cameron Island 5th of Dec 1896 Windy Snowed cutting Brush alders opened the Fence at the Brush on the Bank of the River shot a Gull Gordon came to night 6th Windy Gordon crofsed 7th Fine Killed the Pig 8th a very Fine Day Drew some stones to the River Building my stone-Wall South East Wind to night Snowed to night 9th E Wind Got a Mink one of Lewis Boys here Come Home with Pot the Butcher-Knife and 2 inch Augur Kind of Soft to Day Salted the Pork Fixed a Handle in the Snow-Plough Gave Lewis 2 Sticks for Brooms on Halves 10th Leander's B Day 1872 Fine Leander went to the Kit Kit Mr Dan Fraser and Sophie here took the Tup sheep 11th Fine Leander Went to Rofs's Island {page two} James Cameron Island 12th Dec 1896 very Fine Day Livinia and Stanley went to Stanley Island 6 1/2 lb of Butter 18..1..17 Eggs 1.44 Bought of Haggarty Flour 100 Wt Got a Letter and Papers From Dan and a Box at the Depot Summerstown station Key in the Letter for the Box Fernandez came a pair of Boots for Tonia Mr Genie came took Bag of Apples and 3 Bag of Buckwheat Gordon came had the Box Some the Things that came Razor & strop pairs of shoes Table spread 2 Towels {cut off}lars Shirt Hat Cap 9 Blankets Box of Tea Books Robe Ties Traps a Box for Collars Basket Bottle Tan O Shanter comb Cushion and so on 13th Mr Genie went to Fishing EEls got Irons from me Gordon Gave him Coat and Pants Fernandez Gave him 25 cents for Fix his spear Gave him 50 cents for the Buckwheat Gordon crofsed Fernandez Gave me a Dollar and a Pair of Boots and Give me another Dollar for the Coat https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/52fe1f9bd88f3f20c1f6ed8826f2d748.pdf d2359af6eaa7fa458ba111a75accbc66 PDF Text Text � Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. {page one} James Cameron Island 22nd of Dec 1896 A Fortunate Day Fine cold Frosty East and North Wind Making Ice some Took in the Swill Bowl as it Frosty 23rd Fine Frosty Cold E Wind Water holes for the Cows at the River a Goose on the Island seen his Track he Flew to Lewis's acrofs cutting Brush in the afternoon Lots of air-holes on the south side Lots of ice going Down to night Freezing hard 24th Fine very Frosty W Wind Frosty To Day and to night Christmas Eve Killed 2 Roosters 1 of them 5 1/2 one of them 5 3/4 Weight some Ducks Froze on the ice Lots of air holes put the Barrel in the Cellar Dug out some stones 25th Christmas Day Fine Fair and Frosty W Wind Leander Went to Dundee Fernandez came Had a Lot of Sweetys and a Lot of Spunk very Windy to night {page two} James Cameron Island 26th of December 1896 St Stephen's Day Fine a Great squall of Snow for a small While water Raising some cutting alders and moving the Rails of the Fence 27th St John the Evangelist Day Gordon came had the Papers and a Parcel for Leander and a Letter with a checque in it for Dan Fine Leander and John Morris came Left his Horse at Hopkins Point and Walked Down Gordon sold his cap to his Mother for Gordon crofsed John Morris stopped to night 28th Fine Leander Fernandez John Morris shod the Mare and Took up the Gentleman Pig to and the Mare took home the Cutter By hand Wrote a Letter to DMM and a Parcel of Spunk Fernandez took the Letter and Parcel to Lancaster P office 29th Soft Rain Uncle Angus Cameron B Day Killed the Bull Randolph hear from Lancaster https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/7540147727eae689e6d4f0abf822b8ed.pdf 164efeef28873956f4ac2341035d53c5 PDF Text Text � Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. {page one} James Cameron Island 30th of Dec 1896 West Wind Thawing Soft High West Wind this Evening cut some alders up in the Bay Leander went to the Kit Kit Drew some stovewood Looking for my mits 31st Last Day of the year Fine E Wind Cutting Alders and Piling Brush on the Bank Leander and Stanley Fishing Perch in the Back Bay Got 21 Fish Lots of Perch There Fernandez came to night had Sweetys and casteel Soap 2 Lead pencils 1897 New Years Day 1st of January Fortunate Day Fishing Perch Caught 29 Fine East Wind ice cracking 2nd Fine a Fortunate Day Boys Fishing got 107 Perch 8 EEls 1 Pike cutting and clearing Kind of Soft Shot a Wild Goose on New Years Day cleaned 155 Fish to night Stewart in F Covington Died {page two} Murdock {illegible} 2nd of January 79 years James Cameron Island 3rd of January 1897 Allen's Birth Day 1853 Unfortunate Day Fine E Wind Gordon and Dan Spink here Boys a Fishing got a Pike 11 1/2 lbs got Perch EEls and Pike 4th Fine Day clearing up at the Bay Fernandez went to F Covington got 3 Teeth Drew Dollar Unfortunate Day Billy came Down with him Leander and Stanley put in a Stack the other stack did 8 Days and Fishing Thawing some Rain to night some holes in the ice 5th Fishing EEls Perch Pike Some Flakes of Snow W Wind went up the Bay cut 2 Birches 6th Ephinay Fine Windy Freezing some Fishing got Perch and pike Leander and Billy crofsed up at the Upper end of the air-hole Fernandez crofsed to the Burst Turned Back cutting 2 Birches Looks Like Storm of Snow no snow Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata 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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"> {page one - transcribed in 1895 diary} {page two} James Cameron Island 1st of January 1896 Cool Water Raising Freezing some Blowing hard John H at Brush Big Fire over at Christees Marsh Took Bills Boat around from the Pitt Point Fortunate Day 2nd Fine Fortunate Day The 3 of them Bill Billy and Ledger went off Left his mud Spear got a Drake Gave it to Bill one of the young ones Piled Brush at the Lower Point set some Fires cutting Willows up at the Wet Place Began to Snow to night 3rd Allen's B Day 1853 Unfortunate Day this is the Day Shortis was to be hung W Wind Thrashing Oats Freezing hard to night not Hung 4th Cold cold Freezing Thrashing </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> {page one} James Cameron Island 4th of January 1896 West Wind Fine Windy Frosty Freezing Making ice some Thrashing oats cold to night 5th Cold Frosty Freezing hard West Wind ice taken in some places tried to cross But its Like Glass too thin turned Back 6th Epiphany Cold Frosty West Wind changed to East Fernandez crofsed to Frasers Leander & John H crofsed to Summerstown Got a Letter and Key in it also a Bag of Goods Lots of air-holes Mrs Summers Departed to Be Buried to morrow got 3 coats 3 pair of Pants 2 vests Lots of Shirts Collars hair Brush 5 Brushes Book Boots {page two} James Cameron Island 7th of January 1896 East Wind very cold and Frosty Boys Thrashing oats Reading Mrs David Summers Buried to Day air-holes shutting up 8th Annie's Birth Day 1866 Fine to Day W Wind Sent a Letter to DMM Montreal 3 Postage John H Took it to the P.O. Leander went to Dundee Fixed a Board in the West window a Fox crofsed at the Lower Point John H Scating to Day Paid Hagarty 10 cents for the Bag 9th E Wind some Grains of snow Leander came from Dundee took the Sheep from the Bush Began to Were my suit coat pants and vest Reading Fixing the Petition up stairs 10th Shot a Black Duck Fine John H to Summerstown Bought a Lamp chimney </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> {page one} James Cameron Island 11th of January 1896 very Fine E Wind John H went to F Covington to get his Tooth Pulled Lewis Boy went to Nicholson to work went up to the Bush to Day Fernandez Brought an Almanac Took the Hay to the Bottom and put it on the south side in the Barn Raised the Boat in the Boat House Good scating now Gordon came to night 12th On this Day of the Month Aunty Mary Departed 1891 Fine E Wind Randolph came Lent him Jesse James John H crofsed to Work at Duncans G 13th unfortunate Day Fine Went Home with Lewis Gentleman Pig Got the 3 axe-handles 30 cents Lewis Bosell and Billy here Fixing their spear {page two} James Cameron Island 14th of January 1896 Unfortunate Day Fine W Wind Leander went to Dundee to Get the Horse shod 40 cents put out some Bushes to the South side cutting Brush Paid for Randolph to Tyo 7 Dollars on the Due Bill now 4.92 on the Due Bill 15th Fortunate Day Thrashing I am Cutting Brush and Piling W Wind coloring yard shawls Mits sox seen a Fox in the Back Marsh some Grains of snow Leander crofsed for the Mail 16th Fine E Wind Put a new handle in the vice cut some Brush and Piling Put out a Few more Bushes to the south side a Fox Passed the Door on the ice Put out some Pills at sturgeon Island Got the Scottish American from DMM </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> {page one} James Cameron Island 17th of January 1896 Fine E Wind cutting Brush Thrashing John H came he was in Fort Covington to Day to Getting his Boots Fixed 18th Fine E Wind John H crofsed to the Summerstown Scating Rink on the ice Fernandez came had a pair of Long-Boots Leander crofsed to Summerstown to night one of Lewis's Boys hear for Tea cut some water Beech stakes Gordon came 19th E Wind Gordon to church Leander put him acrofs this this Evening with the Horse 20th Unfortunate Day Thrashing I am cutting of alders up in the upper Bay John H crofsed to Work at McLeods at cedar 21st Fine St Agnes Day Unfortunate Day cutting alders sawing stove wood snow Warm {sketch of the sun, with an 'f' or't' in the middle} 19th Mr Jo Douquet Lost his Horse {page two} James Cameron Island 22nd of January 1896 Fine Races in Dundee Fernandez and (Sissy) Livinia went to Dundee Putting out Manure on the Lower Point north Side a very Fine Day Leander went to Summerstown to night John H came from McLeods to night a Letter From the News Toronto 23rd Fine E Wind cool some Drifting The Boys Thrashing oats cut some Brush and poles 24th Charlie Tupper's B Day of Butter-nut Island E Wind Snowing Drifting Fixing the Harnefs 25th Robie Burns Birth Day E Wind Blowing Hard Drifting snowing went up in the Bush to Day </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> {page one} James Cameron Island 26th of January 1896 Fine East Wind Fortunate Day Sissy and Fernandez came From the Races D Spink here Fishing EEls got 1 Took 50 cents worth of Sturgeon John H crofsed 27th Fine Mending Harnefs John H crofsed for the Mail on Horse Back 28th Fine cold cutting alders Drew 3 Loads of Fire-wood Put Marsh hay and a Stack of Fine hay in the Barn put the Bags of oats up in the Loft of the cow-stable 29th E Wind Cold Fine cutting stove-wood one of the Cows calved hens Laying some Boy Bad with colds new mits and nw Drawers to Day {page two} James Cameron Island 30th of January 1896 Fine W Wind cutting stove wood Fernandez went for his Mowing Machine 1 Horse 31st Fine E Wind cutting stovewood 1st of February 1896 St Bridgets Day The Black Month E Wind some Rain some hail some snow put the oats in the Puncheon 14 1/2 Bushels in the cow-stable Killed the calf John H came Gordon came him at the P. Meeting to night 2 of Feby Candlemass Day Fine The Bear will see his Shadow to Day as the sun shines the Raccoon and the Badger will see the sun John H crofsed and Gordon Ferandez crofsed Going to Put a Letter in the Lancaster P.O. for a Watch </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> {page one} James Cameron Island 3 of Feby 1896 an Unfortunate Day Fine Frosty E Wind John H is working at Duncan G's Grinding the axes 4th Fine E Wind Frosty some Gordon was to go to the P.I Meeting in Alexandria to Day 5th Fine E Wind Soft Water on the ice under the snow Drew 4 or 5 Loads to Day Leander went to Summerstown tonight Bought of Hagarty Tea 6th E Wind Snowing Raining and Blowing a Hurricane to Day and to night 7th Unfortunate Day Snowed 8th Gordon's Birth Day Fine Leander got a Fox Gordon came Fernandez came Gordon and Leander went to Summerstown 9th Sexagesima Sunday Randolph came John H came Randolph got a pair of Mits Unfortunate Day Unfortunate Day {page two} James Cameron Island 10th of Feb 1896 Fine Thrashing oats John H crofsed took the Buck saw Fernandez crofsed Unfortunate Day 11th Fortunate Day West Wind Wind Drifting cutting a Pole For the Barn Door seen a Rat Track Leander Stanley and the 2 Dogs went up and Got him 12th Unfortunate Day W Wind Frosty cutting alders 13th E Wind Snowing Drifting New Moon and a Eclipse on the Sun and stars in conjunction Makes it stormy 14th St Valentine's day This is the Day of the Big Fight Fitssimmon and Peter Maher W Wind John H came had his axe got a Bad cold </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> {page one} James Cameron Island 15th of Feby 1896 E Wind Drifting Blowing cold Began to use the Hay out of the New Stable cows Stable Bought John J's axe 70 cents Bad with colds 16th Quinquasina Sunday Fine Unfortunate Day cold 2 Boys here Frasher and Larue Looking for a Dog that they Lost 17th Unfortunate Day W Wind Windy and Frosty a very very Frosty night 18th Shrove Tuesday E Wind Frosty Windy Thrashed a Few Floors of Oats James Hugh's B Day 19th Ash Wednesday Fine E Wind Frosty Thrashing oats very unwell Last night with a pain on my Right Br{cut off} John H went to Dundee on Horseback {page two} James Cameron Island 19th of February 1896 continuted Bought of Tyo Tea 35 axe 75 stopt all night 20th W Wind Drifting some snow cutting Brush alders Thrashing oats John H came from Dundee The Dogs after a Rat White cow calved Mrs Ranald Landfield McDonald Departed on Monday the 17th Kept her 4 Days heard of it 21st Fortunate Day Done Thrashing the Oats cutting alders Drifting Cold the White Cow Calved 22nd Washingtons B Day Fine Windy Drifting cutting stove Wood Fernandez came Races in Dundee to Day Gordon crofsed 23rd Raining Gordon crofsed 24th Fine Drew 3 Load of wood choppin stove Wood got a Fox </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> {page one} James Cameron Island 25 Feb 1896 Fortunate Day Fine Fresh cold cutting Wood and Brush Leander Broke a Piece of his axe John H crofsed Ground the axes Frosty to night 26th Fortunate Day Fine E Wind cold putting in the Marsh hay stack cutting alders putting the Brush on the Bank 27th Fine E Wind Went to Dundee Took 3 Tubs of Butter 46..30..29 at 16..80:: and 3.77 on the old Due-Bill that 20.57 in all Tea 2 Soap 50 RRR 25 Matches 10 Broom 25 nails 4 2 Papers of D Dye 20 Fine salt 60 Boots 2.50 Boots 1.25 aprons 1. File 20 Cash 2.25 Buttons 20 3/4 of Velveteen 30 thats 11.65 they Bough Took the Harrow Table Martin here John H Fernandez Sissy {page two} James Cameron Island 27th of Feby 1896 Martin got the inch auger put the colt in the cutter goes well cutting alders Brushing and piling Brush on the Bank Leander crofsed to Summrestown to night Seen a crow to Day for the First 28th Fine E Wind an Eclipse on the Moon Full Moon to Day Drawing and cutting Fire Wood Indians Drawing from Charlies or Rofs's Island 29th Intercalary Day Fine Rained some E Wind Mr McGuaguey the PumpMaker came put in the Pump Paid him 4 Dollars Boys went for the Rakeing Machine Welsh Taffy St Davids Day came in Like a Lion E Wind Rain Gordon came he was in Cornwall yesterday 3 of Lewis Boys here Got a Fox Unfortunate Day </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> {page one} James Cameron Island 2nd of March 1896 Unfortunate Day Gordon and Fernandez went off to Day West Wind cutting wood and Brush John H and Leander to Summerstown to night snowed some to night Drifting 3rd W Wind Windy Drifting Drawed the alders and ash Poles cow slipped at the River 4th Fine W Wind William Henery Shadgate Cameron's Birth Day Uncle John's Eldest Boy John H crofsed to Duncan G's cuting alders on the Bank Races in Dundee 2 Teams of Indian to Tuppers Island for Wood 5th Fine Day Windy cutting stove Wood in the Bush sawing the stoveWood Fernandez came T{illegible - ink blot} watching the coat Unfortunate Day {page two} James Cameron Island 6 March 1896 Fine John H and Fernandez E Wind went to the Races in Dundee and no Races run There was an otter crofsed the Island to the south Bill Morris poorly 7th Fine soft Rained Leander went to the air-hole at the Foot of Hamiltons Island and shot 2 Ducks John H at Hamiltons Helping to Thrash oats High West Wind Blowing Hard Gordon and John H came had a Tin of Honey 8th Fine Randolph came sold Gordon a Watch not very well 9th Fine went to Lewis with the pig 10th Fine went to Lancaster with Mowing Machine went for the Pig </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> {page one} James Cameron Island 11th of March 1896 Fine E Wind Went for a Load of Marsh Hay John H Fernandez and Leander Fernandez Leander went to Fort Covington with his Fur 3 Foxes 3.75 2 Mink 1.50 John H crofsed to Summerstown on Horse-Back a Lot of Teams going for Wood to Charlie's Island 12th On This Day of the Month D McMaster Fist came to the Island E Wind Drifting stormy Unfortunate Day Broke on a cake of Sugar sold it 13th W Wind Blustery {illegible} cutting Stove in the Bush John H not well 14th Stanley's B Day 1880 Fine cutting stove Wood in the Bush Gordon came 15th Fine E Wind Leander went to Hamiltons {page two} Star on 16th James Cameron Island 16th of March 1896 Fine Loading some of the Metal old-Iron 17th St Patrick The Festival of the Irish a very Fine Day Boys went to Lancaster with the Metal Mr Dan Frasher came home with the Tup Sheep The 2 Mifs Fraser and Mifs McLennan a Lot of Indians Taking wood From Tuppers Island Stanley very sick 18th St Josephs Day on this Day of the Month Vicky Departed 1887 Boys to Lancaster Took 65 Buckets 5.20 2 Tin Pails 1.20 Butter color 15 Drawing Stove Wood Heard Whistlers going Down Sent 1 Dollar to Star on 16th </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> {page one} James Cameron Island 19th of March 1896 E Wind snowing Rain Drifting Spring Begins at 9 PM The 3 Boys went for the Stack of Marsh Hay Stormy Day churning to Day 20th Drifting Windy 21st Fine West Wind cut some stove Wood Gordon came had his clock Drawing-Knife and Traded his Watch, Saw-Set Got the Mail 22nd Livinia's (Senior) B Day Fine Windy Randolph and Eddy Renshaw came Seen Wild Geese for the First John H crofsed with them 23rd Fine very Frosty John H came 24th Fortunate Day Fine Putting out Manure Lewis Boy for Tea Soda Salt 2 Boys crofsed I went to Sturgeon Island {page two} James Cameron Island 25th of March 1896 Lady Day a very Fine Day Thawing Putting out Manure in the upper Field 26th John Hamilton Camerons Birth Day 1876 Raining and Turned to Snowing John H crofsed to Summerstown on Horse-Back Bought of Haggarty 2 Dozen and 8.60 cents 27th Drifting Blowing chopping stove wood in the upper Field 28th Fine Livinia Leander John H went to Dundee Bought of Tyo Tea 3 lb Soda 1 lb Shot Tobacco Powder Leander and John H crofsed to Summerstown Gordon came Sold his Boat 29th Palm Sunday Rain John H went for his Mother Thunder and Lightning to night Traded the Blind Horse </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> {page one} James Cameron Island 30th of March 1896 Fine John H and his Mother came had the Traded Mare took a Bag of Potatoes Tapt 100 Trees to Day John H went to mit tots at Cedar seen 6 cranes Robins Hawks Blackbirds Wild Geese some Whistlers 31st Fine Tapt 100 to Day Randolph here got ash made a Fire in the Bush got 2 Barrels and 35 Pails thats 75 Pails in all 1st of April all Fools Day Unfortunate Day E Wind High Cold Wind Freezing Tapt 50 Trees to Day Drew some Loads of Wood 2nd WW Snowing and Rain Fine Fernandez Bought of J Summers 2 Yards of Cloth 60 {page two} James Cameron Island 3rd of April 1896 Good Friday Cold an D------ this morning Snowing 4th Stormy snowing Drifting Fernandez crofsed Paid John S Summers 10 for the Stove Sold 7 Dozen of Eggs 1.05 Bought 4 3/4 yds owe 47 on the cloth Gordon came 5th Easter Sunday Sun Dont Dance this Morning Fine Shot a Duck Leander 6th Fine Boiling Fixing the arch for the Pots Took home the Stove Bought 200 of Flour 1 Sack of Salt on the 4th 7th On This Day of the Month Uncle John Departed 1893 Mifs Janet Fraser here Martin home with the augur John H crofsed took home our Saw Dany Spink in the Sugar Bush to night </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> {page one} James Cameron Island 8th of April 1896 a very Fine Day a Good sap Day John H Went to Dundee Bought a Pair of Boots got a Pair Fixed Made Syrup 10 Gallons Seen swallows to day Pewits or Pheabys came a Lot of Wild Geese went East 9th On this Day of the Month I was Married 1862 Fine Warm Sugar Day E Wind Lewis Boy here all Day Got Syrup had Baskets Leander John H went to Summerstown to night 10th Fine Day Boiling in the Sugar Bush got a Mink on the 9ths got 2 Whistlers Found a Fox he is no Good 11th Fine in the sugar Bush got 2 Rats Took 20 Gallon Home {page two} James Cameron Island 12th of April 1896 Cow Sunday Fine Gordon Randolph Eddy Renshaw came John H Grofsed with them Leander took his Boat to the air-hole 3 of Lewis in the Sugar Bush Ice Opening in small Holes 13th Fine Boys in sugar Bush put out the Bun Sugaring 14th Fine ice opened at Little Island Boys crofsed to the Sturgeon Island Shot 8 Ducks Rained some Leander went to J Duckett to Hunt Water high Lots of Ducks Flying Loons came yellow Hammer came Bitterns or Mire-Drum came 15th Fine Made sugar Lots of Ducks Lots of Shooting put Water out of the cellar ice Jamming </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> {page one} James Cameron Island 16th April 1896 Fine Fortunate Day Made sugar to Day Sissy Ionia Stanley Fernandez in the Bush Great Shooting to Day ice Cleared away pretty Good to Day ice out of the Back Bay took in the Fish Box a Lamb to Day 8 young Pigs to Day Took the Waggon to the Bush Splitting the Butternut Thunder and Lightning this Evening Ducks Began to Lay 17th Fine Thunder Took the Boat From Bell Bay Tried for EEls Frog music commenced 18th Uncle Duncan's Birth Day Foggy Smoky E Wind Ionia and I took in a Long Stick John H came 19th Sunday Windy Fine Mrs Lewis and Boy here {page two} James Cameron Island 20th of April 1896 Fine Leander came and went and came to night splitting the Butternut Made Syrup 21st Cool E Wind Rain Hail snow Thunder Lightning Took Home some of the Buckets Leaving some for vinegar in the camp Lewis Boys here Bought their Decoys For a Dollar Paid them snowed some 22nd fine Boys went for Wallace's Boat to Plum Island First Ploughing on the Lower Point Took home the Last Syrup First Pike caught to Day 23rd St. George's Day Fine Ploughing taken the Banking of the English Fernandez went to Dundee John Dishaw and son here </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> {page one} James Cameron Island 24th of April 1896 Fine E Wind Mr Genie and Cameron here Brought a Bottle of Honey Ploughing cutting stove Wood Fernandez came had the Shoe for the Plough 40 2 calfskins 70 25th Unfortunate Day St Marks Day E Wind Fine Rained south wind Genie came from Cornwall Lewis Resor here Boys got 6 Ducks John came 26th Fine Genie went off Gordon came had his Trunk Sent a Box of Ducks to Dan 11 Ducks Gordon took them to Hagartys to take out Hat on Wood for Fernandez 27th Ploughing cutting Brush Digging stones Fernandez to Lancaster got 1/2 Bushel Hay seed 1..30 ct {page two} James Cameron Island 28 of April 1896 Rained Ploughed some Lewis Boys for Hay 2.15 they got cut cranberrys Bush Fernandez and Sissy went to Dundee took 28 lb of Butter 4.48 old Mr Tyo's Daughter July Buried to Day Bought Boots cloth 3 combs Harrowteeth Rice Making stakes Ploughed North side of the Potato Ground Brought a Bull calf Black one from Bill Morris a Week old 29th Fine E Wind Makin the Fence around the yard went around the Island Set Fires took Down the oars From Bell Bay at the Lane Fence Chaffy into Lancaster 30th E W Planting Potatoes Ploughing cut potatoes seed shot Ducks </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> {page one} James Cameron Island 1st of May 1896 Fine E W Ploughing Planting Digging Stones Leander went to F Covington with Fur Boat Went Down Lighthouses lit up cutting Potato seeds St Phillip and St James 22nd Fine E Wind Digging out Stones at the Lower Point Setting Fires Killed a Large Snake and Roasted him Let the Mare and colt out on Grass Making stakes 3 Boats Passed to Day John H came 3rd Fine Mr Genie came from Pat M Mahon 14th Fine Digging and Drawing Stones to the Bank Making stakes Gathering stones Lots of Boats a Going Boys crofsed to night 5th Fine Drawing stones to the Bank Alexandra went Down thunder Rained north and East Wind Put the milk in the cellar now {page two} James Cameron Island 6th of May 1896 Fine E Wind First Trip up for the Rocket went Down the same Day The Hamilton went Down First Trip Drawing stones to the Bank Ploughing at the Lower Point taking out stones set Fires up in the Bay 7th Fine E Wind Ploughing at the Lower Point sowed 4 Bushels of Oats taken out stones Fernandez crofsed for the Mail First Raft went Down 8th Fine Ploughing Drawing Stones to the Bank Fernandez went to Lancaster For Pease and clover seed 9th Fine Ploughed Drawing Stones Harrowing Fernandez came had 2 Bushel of Pease 2 Bushel of Barley clover-Seed sowed Oats Sowed Pease Lots of Boats Going Cow Calved John H Working at Hamiltons with John came to night </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> {page one} James Cameron Island 10th of May 1896 Rogation Sunday Fine Randolph came 11th Sowed 2 Bushels of Barley and 6 1/2 of Oats and 10 lbs of Hay-Seed Harrowing Began Ploughing in the Garden Lewis here to Supper came from Lancaster Gave me 7 Ears of corn Began Working at a Roller Working at the Leech Ploughed on the Hill took the Boat around from the Pitt Point Plowing at the Lower Point Set Fires at the Roller at the Leech Filled with Ashes 13th Fine E Wind Ploughing and putting stones to the Bank Sissy and Fernandez with Eggs to Jo Douquets a Lot of Boats went to Day Fixing Fence 14th Ascension or Holy Thursday Ploughing sowed 3 Bushel of Oats at Lower End Rolling the oats Gathering stones 15th Sowed 1 Bushel on the Hill at the Soap Fixing the Roller {page two} James Cameron Island 16th of May 1896 Fine N West Wind Ploughing corn Ground taking stones of the Lower Point Fixing the Roller Rolling Barley and oats Working in the Garden at the soap John H came 17th Fine Windy 18th John H here with the wind its High crofsed this Evening Began to Plough a Peice in the oakfield Piling stove-Wood 19th Fine Mr Genie came Fishing Plough Found an old Horse shoe Livinia and Fernandez to Summers for Garden seeds Harrowing Potato 20th Unfortunate Day Fine Day East and West Wind set Fires outside in the Marsh south side Ploughing at the Double Butternut Down on the Hill Taking of stones Genie went to Salmon River to Fish catfish {torn off} Hamilton and Alexandra went Down to Day shut the south End of the Garden Fence Genie went off 21st very Fine Sowed 2 Bushels in the oakfield first time it ever was sowed south side {rest of page illegible} </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> {page one} James Cameron Island 22nd of May 1896 Fine Drawing Rails Making Fence Thunder and Lightning Big squall of N West Blew Down a Maple Tree East End sugar Bush 23rd Fine Drawing stones and sticks from the Bank Took stump from the Grove Leander with 2 Pigs to Jennie Duncan the Limbs of the Maple 24th Sunday The Queen's Birth Day hoisted the colours Pentecost Whit Sunday Put John H across 25th Fine day E Wind Leander to Dundee got a Bag of Potatoes 20 a Bushel Planted them to Day 2 Tenets overalls Boots Drawing Stones to the Bank Drew 2 Sticks Pine 26 Rain and Thunder Last night very Windy to Day Shearing the Sheep cutting stove Wood 2 of the sheep not sheared 27th Fine sheared the 2 sheep cutting stove-wood musquitoes Back 28th E Wind Rained Windy went to {cut off} Island {page two} James Cameron Island 29th of May 1896 Royal Oak Day or Oak apple Day Unfortunate Day sawing and Piling Stove Wood Dribling Rain Windy W Wind 30th Fine Windy Sawing and Piling stove-Wood chickens and Ducks chickens out now Fernandez crofsed took John H home Heard of the Great Disaster at Victoria B Columbia I am afraid Bismarck was in the Car 31st Gordon here John H crofsed with him Lewis Lazore here Fine 1st of June The Glorious First of June Vicky's Birth Day 1878 splitting stove Wood Leander Fernandez Sissy Bought Flour Tea Rice Braces Calico 15 yds 1/2 100 of cornmeal and Calico Boots Fixed Set Fire to Bottom of the old Fence Through Line went up to night 2nd Fine Spartan went Down Fernandez went to Meeting in Williamstown cutting at head of the Island Lewis came for a Pig </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> {page one} James Cameron Island 3rd of June 1896 Fine Fernandez went to Careys to work Put the Plough through Potatoes Drew the Logs to the Place for to saw them Piling splitting stove wood 4th of June old George the 3rd Birth Day used to be kept up a very warm Day Lots of Boats a Going setting Fires Leander went up with Mr Wallace's Hunting Boat to Jo Douquets Corpus Christe 5th very hot and Sultry splitting slove wood one of Lewis's Boys here for Milk Butter Hammer 6th on this Day of the Month Sir John McDonald Departed Some Rain E Wind changed to West Fernandez and John H came to night Leander crofsed 7th Fine E Wind Ed Renshaw here Fernandez crofsed to Careys Rained 8th Fine E Wind Rained cut some E{cut off} 9th Aunty Mary's Birth Day 1813 some Rain 10th Fine E Wind Billy Morris and Lemay here Drawing sticks for the stable John H crofsed to Summerstown came home and Went to Hamiltons {page two} James Cameron Island 11th of June 1896 St Barnabas Day Fine N Wind Leander went to Dundee Fernandez came from Careys Putting Manure on the Potatoes Fortunate Day More young Ducks to 2 Bags of Cornmeal Drawers shirt sox Rain Rod Paint oil 12th Unfortunate Day Fine Put the Plough through the Potatoes E W Fernandez crofsed for the Mail 13th Fine E Wind Painting the Boat put Ground to the Potatoes Fernandez went to Summerstown station to Rory's Meeting cutting weeds for the Pigs at Stove Wood 14th E Wind John Morris Frank Bodwa here Took 2 small Pigs John Went to Hamiltons 15th Fine Fernandez to Lancaster Taking the Roof off the Horsestable set some Fires Hoed some corn and squashes Took the Fish Box out of the River Broke it up Painting the Boat Killed a sheep or Mutton Mr Genie here from Cornwall Took his stove lifter with him got some EEls Lots of Fireflies 16th Putting Logs up on the Stable very warm Nomination at Alexandria 17th Went to see John and Margaret Hamilton very warm Tom Went to Cornwall Bank 3 Bouys went to McLennans Meeting Set 1 to JW </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> {page one} James Cameron Island 18th June 1896 Waterloo Fine very warm Hoeing Bill Morris here Ionia went up with him took some vinegar The Pasport went Down 19th Fine Leander went to Dundee 20th get stuff for his Boat Flour a Meeting in Dundee White & Scriver 21st Leander came 1 sack of Flour 22nd Fine Big Meeting in Cornwall Fernandez went to Cornwall to Hear Premier Tupper OUr Dan's Birth Day Uncle Dan Cameron 23rd very Fine Election all over Fernandez Leander and I went to Lancaster I voted for Mr R.R. McLennan came home and the 2 Boys went Back to Lancaster to have Fun Randolph here RR got in with a Big Majority a Lot of the conservatives out Dr Bergin got in a Big Time in Summerstown 24th St John Baptist Day Unfortunate Day Put the Plough Through the corn and Potatoes hoeing in the garden and in the Potatoes corn 25th Fine hoeing corn & Potatoes Weeding Sissy & Stanley to Jo Douquets with Eggs 1.70 Let out the Bull {page two} James Cameron Island 26th of June 1896 Fine put some Logs on the stable Leander went with 3 Tubs of Butter to J Douquetts 102 lb 27th cutting Brush and Rafters Stanley and I Leander went for the Mail John H came 28th Fine Lewis here got 2 lb of Butter John H crofsed to Hamiltons 29th St Peter & St Paul Drew the Rafters Fixing Fence taking alders and Brush out By the Roots Let out the calves 30th Fine Windy Fernandez and Sissy Livinie went to Dundee piling Logs of Stove-wood Sawing Stove Wood took the Salt out of the cellar Bought Tubs Tea Sugar cutting Boots Table cloth, oil cloth cup Drefs Calico Shirting Pants Braces Shirts Nails Cut Paper 1st of July Dominion Day Fine Fernandez with Uncle Bill Mowing on Plum Island they came to night for Fat Pine and spears Working at the Rafters Ionia came home yesterday Made Bon-Fires </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> James Cameron Island 2nd of July 1896 Fine very Warm put the Rafters on the Stable The Big Vessel went up 2 Tugs Towing her EEl Flies Grasshoppers Plenty 3rd Unfortunate Day Fine E Wind Cool Putting the Boards on the Roof of the Stable one of Lewis's Boys for Butter and Milk setting Fires to some Brush-heaps Leander went to Summerstown Sack of Flour Columbian went Down to Day 4th American Independence Raining E Wind Thunder & Lightning cool 5th Our John's Birth Day 1803 (Uncle John) Fine E Wind Gordon came John H came and went off Dany Spink here Trowling Lent a Dollar to Fernandez Came from Dundee working on Plum Island 6th Fine Mr Genie here went to Cornwall we sent for 4 Large Glass 14 X 24 Randolph Left Jo Douquetts cut 7 Poles for Shafts 7th Fine Working at the car of the Waggon Randolph here 8th Fine Randolph painting his Boat Mr Genie came From Cornwall Brought 4 Large Window Glass 55 cents to a pound 1/2 of Butter Leander Randolph to Summerstown 100 of Flour </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> James Cameron Island {illegible} of July 1896 Fine Leander and Randolph went to Dundee Randolph took the cars for Beauhomias or Chatuaguay Fernandez and Stanley Mowing with 1 Horse Mowing Machine cutting Weeds for the Pigs a Fortunate DAy Fine one of the cows calved put Paris Green on the Potatoes a New Kind of Bug came to the Potatoes the Wilson Bug English Cherries Ripe Birds eating them Finished the car of the Waggon and Shafts in the Racking Machine Setting Fires on the Pitt Point 11th Fine Mowing Raking Fixing the Fence Made a Place for the Young Ducks at the Shore yesterday Fixing Big Glass in the Window cutting the Grove Fernandez crofsed to Summerstown 12th of July Orangeman's Day Fine John H and Gordon Randolph came Gordon crofsed to Cattenach 13th Fine Mowing Fernandez {illegible} Frashers Lewis for Butter Killed the calf Bugs Bad on the Potatoes </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> {page one} James Cameron Island 14th of July 1896 Fine Very Warm Mowin Raking Gathering Making Making coils Put in 2 Loads for the First Randolph Traded his Boat with Mr Kimball 10 Dollars to Boot eat new Potatoes Ionia and I to Fish got 20 Perch 15th St Swithins Day Rained to Day W Wind Mowing Back of the Barn Fixing Fence John H and Randolph Went to Look for Randolph's Knife he Left it on Plum Island yesterday Randolph went to Lancaster Thunder and Lightning 16th Fine Put in 2 Loads of Hay Raking Killed a Sheep Mowing a Few Drops of Rain Washed the Woll yesterday Pease got Pods and cleaned the West Mow in the Barn Leander went to Douquetts with 11 Dozen of Eggs Tub of Butter got to Day 7 Dollars Randolph came 17th Fine very warm John H and Randolph went to Dundee Bought Tobacco Pants Shirts Melon Scythe stone Ionia Fishing Down at Rofs's Island {illegible} putting in Hay {rest of entry illegible} {page two} James Cameron Island 18th of July 1896 Very Fine Mowing Raking Making coils Randolph Fishing got a Lot Pleasure Excursions The Rocket The Gannett Leander and Randolph crofsed to Summerstown for the Mail Done cutting Hay in the Lower Field Raking and Making coils 19th Fernandez Birth Day 1874 Fernandez came John H crofsed with Kim Fine 20th Rained some Randolph went to A Frashers to work Began to Mow in the Upper Field cut a Few Rounds 21st Mowed some in the Upper Field Put a Load in from the Lower Field commenced to {illegible} very hot Blackbirds at the Pease (Sheep Pelts and calf skin John H Took 22nd Fine Mowed and Made coils in the W Field very hot Rain Thunder Lightning and much Rain here Passed to the South then to the north Lewis's Boy here Butter and Milk a Great Many Going Down for Huckle Berries to Point {illegible} 23rd Fine put 1 Lode in the Horses stable Put 4 Loads in to Day all Done the hay Lower Field Mowing West of Barn </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> {page one} James Cameron Island 24th of July 1896 Fine Mowing in the Oakfield on Both sides of the Oats Putting in Made coils cutting alfers Fencing the Bank went to the Head of the Island some Devils cut the Pine Block at the Pine Pease good to Eat 25th Fine St James Day Mowed a Peice of the Barley south side Put in 2 Loads in the Stable loft the hay above the Barley and the oakfield Put wire Fence in the Bay putting alders on the Bank Lots of Boats Going to Day Leander crofsed to Summerstown for Mail Randolph and Gordon came with Leander 26th Fine Randolph went to Lancaster John H came Working at Robert Jack Fernandez came had Stanley Boots 27th cutting the Barley cutting and cutting Back Marsh Rained to night Thunder & Lightning Blackbirds at the Pease 28th Fine very warm Ionia Sissy and Ma went to Hamiltons Bought Tea Thread nutmeg putting in the Barley {page two} James Cameron Island 29th of July 1896 Mowing very warm mowing in Front Marsh Raking making coils Blackbirds Bad Lewis's Boys here for the Jumper and our 2 Inch Augur 2 Indians here selling Huckleberries Lots of Boats agoing got the Potato Bug sprinkler Lewis Leander crofsed to Summerstown sold 1/2 Bushel of Potatoes 30th very warm Mowing in Front Marsh high Wind a Few Drops of Rain Sam Mitchell and Wife Pikes Daughter here got Butter Potatoes going after Huckleberries Thunder Lots of Boats a Going 31st Began a Marsh-hay stack Windy Mowing 1st of August Lammas Day Finished the stack Leander went to Dundee Brought small Tub of Butter to Jo Shetla Bought Sythe and Snaith 1 Dollar Hat Randolph came 2nd Minnies Birth Day Fine Fernandez came Gordon and Geordie Annan came Leander came had the scythe snaith </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> {page one} James Cameron Island 3rd of Augt 1896 Fine Warm Windy Mowing and Making coils Mr Genie here a man From squaw Island For Butter Blackbirds at the Grain 4th Fine very warm Mowing in the Marsh making coils Leander crofsed to Summertown The Chaffy a Big crowd on Her a Pic Nic to Hamiltons Island Bought of Mr Hagarty 100 of Flour RRR Genie Fishing to night Rained hard Thunder and Lightning E Wind 5th Fine Rained some cut some of the Lower Point oats Leander and Stanley Blackbirds Bad Genie here 6th Randolph's B Day 1867 Fortunate Day Fine small Shower Fixing the Pump took it out and took all the Bark of it Mr Genie Helping us at it cutting oats at Lower Point 7th Fortunate Day Fine Mowing oats in the upper Field and Below the Garden Randolph came Left Frashers Genie went off Put in 2 Loads of oats From the Lower Point {page two} James Cameron Island 8th of Aug 1896 very Fine very warm E Wind a Boat or 2 Barges aground on the Bar above squaw Island and Putting in what oats there is in the upper Field Mr Augustus Laduke here for worms or Baits Gave Stanley 10 cents Lots of Towing and other Boats a Going Blackbirds bad Randolph went to Lancaster to night 9th John H came Lewis here for Butter Fine 10th Fine a crew of 7 camped on the Pitt Point Men Women and children they are from Cornwall cutting Marsh Hay cutting oats cut a Bunch or 2 of Pease Leander crofsed for the Mail did not Get our Glengarrian 11th very warm cutting hay cut the Big Pease Gathering oats Making coils 12th very Warm Made a stack I Went to Hopkins Point for 6 Bottles of Beer Paid 1 Dollar got 10 cents Back Put in the Big {illegible} on the West side Randolph to Lancaster Raking the oats Lewis here for Butter Tea and Milk </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> {page one} James Cameron Island 13th of August 1896 E Wind very warm cutting in the West End of Front Marsh Randolph and Leander Put in 2 Loads of Marsh hay in the stable Loft cutting some Weads and Brush Lewis Took home the sprinkler and they Broke it Tenters got Potatoes Randolph Fixing his Boat 14th Fine very warm Heard that a Man Died at Kenneth's under a Tree in the Field cutting some at the Pease Making coils in the upper end of the Marsh 32 Found the Bell Randolph Painting his Boat Nannie in the Grove got Loose to night 15th very warm and Fine Putting in 3 Loads of oats made a stack of Marsh hay heard to night that it was Dan Angus that Departed yesterday Leander Leander to Douquets with Butter and Eggs 3 Boys here for 4 lb of Butter Fernandez came to night and Gordon The Tenters went home to Day {page two} James Cameron Island 16th of August 1896 Raining Dan Angus McDonald Buried to Day Leander crofsed with Gordon Lewis here for Milk and Butter Got a Lot of London Papers from Dan 17th Fine at the hay along side of the Fence at the Wet Place Ionia and I to snake Island to Look at the Hay Killed a Sheep very Fat Mowing Turned the Pease cut the oats in the Oakfield 18th Fine Raining cutting the Hay in the Oakfield Went to Na Houta's Island to see the Hay Randolph and Leander 2 of the Tent men for Potatoes and Hay Gave 10 cents 19th Bismarcks B Day 1870 Fine a Few Drops of Rain the 2 Boys went to Na Houtas Island to cut Marsh hay Making coils of Marsh hay and coiling the oats in the Oakfield 20th Fine 3 Lad{cut off} and a Little Boy Barry Rowing the From Stanley Island Bought 31 lbs of Maple sugar at 8 Finished the {illegible} Island put in the Pease and oats </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> {page one} James Cameron Island 21st of August 1896 Fine very warm put up one stack on Snake Island Made some coils in the Back Marsh have 1 stack more to Make on Snake Island Thunder Lightning heavy Rain to night 22nd Fine Day EW Randolph put out his Boat and went to Cornwall to Day Stanley and I Fishing to Day got 43 Lots of Yaghts going now 23rd Fine Windy John H Came 24th St Bartholemow Day Fine cut some Brush Pulled the Beans at Lower Point Stanley has a soar Hand Lewis here for Butter Randolph came through the night 25th Fine fixed the Roof and Pipe Put in the Marsh hay and some coils of oats Livinia and Ionia went to Stanley Island with Eggs Bougt Matches The Columbian Down with Big Load of Passengers Bought 100 of Flour a Tub of Butter to Jo Douquet : 2 Boats came Tenting on the North side {page two} James Cameron Island 26 of August 1896 Fine West Wind Leander and Randolph went to cut Marsh hay on Round Island Black Horse Island or Sheep Island it has all these names 2 Boats Fishing out Beside the Rushes one Boat upset and they got a Ducking Fixing my Boat Took out in the Beans Sorting the chickens for to Sell them crows at the apples 27th Fine a Pic Nic at Hamiltons Island for the church Fishing Perch Got a Bun From the Men From Cornwall thats Tented on the North side Rain last night 28th Fine Randolph Leander Mowing on Black Horse or Round Island Lewis and Mary Ann here she is Sowing on the sowing Machine Gave Lewis a Dollar for the Hay Those Cornwall Tenters went off to Day Lewis to Butter and Milk Randolph crofsed to night </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> {page one} James Cameron Island 29th of August 1896 Fine Fishing got 18 Stanley & Sissy Went with 19 chickens to Mr Jo Douquetts Leander & Randolph went to Fort Covington Windy Fernandez came 30th Windy Gordon John H and Willie Rose Came they went up to the Point 31st Fine Randolph and Leander Fixing Boxes For their Live Ducks went up to Jo Douquets to BC Ready for the Game tomorro 1st of September St Giles Day Hunting Begins to Day Stanley and Livinia Went to Dundee Bought of Tyo Boots 2 Tea 1 Dollar soda 15 Glafs 18 Salt 50 4.63) Tubs Bought Cotton outing calico Lots of Boats a Going Columbran went Down Yesterday a Big Load 2nd Fine Went to Charley Island cranberries Plums Randolph and Leander came from hunting Labour Day {page two} James Cameron Island 3rd of Sept 1896 Dan's Birth Day 1846 Rained some Shot some Ducks Lots of Tow's a Going Lots of Plovers going West Flying high some apples Falling 4th DCF. Birth Day 1894 Fine Randolph went for his Sail to Dundee cutting a a Maple the Wind Blew Down 5th John Angus B Day 1850 East Wind Fine the Boys went to Snake Island to Make a Stack Mr Genie came had crab apples he went to Cornwall to sell apples cut Down a Dead Butternut Dug some of the Ditch 6th Fine some wind Dick Cottingham came for Randolph to hunt John H cam 7th Races in Cornwall yachts and Boats and Canoe's Mr Genie came Lots of Boats Going to Day cutting Dead cherries and Brush set a fire 8th Fortunate Day very Fine Day Drawing Rails setting Fires in the upper Field Cornwall Tenters ca{cut off} got 2 sturgeon Rockett going Down Bought 100 of Flour on the 6th Sunday </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> {page one} James Cameron Island 9 of Sept 1896 Unfortunate Day Fine E Wind Randolph Stanley Leander went to Make the stack on Black Horse Island near the Mouth of Salmon River Got 4 sturgeon 1 EEl Lucias for 4 lb of Butter they are Going Home to Day as Fish Dont Well Keeping the cows from coming in apples Falling 10th a very Fine Day very Foggy this Morning A Great many Boats went to Day setting Fires in the apple Field Fishing perch Randolph got his Mast and rudder Leander went to F Covington Binding some sheafs corn Stalks Lewis for Butter The Exhibition in Montreal 11 Trimming an Oak and Maple on the Pitt Pint Tenters to Butter and Potatoes 30 Got 2 Sturgeon 12th Fine E Wind a Race the Rockett and Bohemian the Bohemian caught her and Passer the Tenters went off Took up some 6 Bushels of apples Mr Genie went to Cornwall had 2 Boats {page two} James Cameron Island 13th of Sept 1896 E Wind Fernandez John H Gordon came Gordon Traded his Watch for a Boat The Tot with John Hamilton Gordon Leander Randolph making Ready to go to the Exhibition in Montreal tomorrow at 5 oclock they went up to the Point 14th Fine the 3 Boys went to Montreal Mr Genie came from Cornwall cutting cornstalks taking in apples cutting in the Garden 15th Fine E Wind Mr Genie went to Dundee to sell apples Gave him Money to Buy Sugar Ball of Thread a corn popper Cutting Rushes at the entrance of the Ditch Taking in apple cutting cornstalks went to the upper Point Mr Genie came sugar Thread corn popper Randolph came 16th Leander came stopt at Mr Andrew Fraser's all night Lewis for Butter Barry for Randolph setting Fires Allen Cameron house Burnt </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> James Cameron Island 17th of Sept 1896 Fine some Rain E Wind Thunder Lightning South West Wind Harrowing the hay Field sowed a Kettle of Grasseed set a Line Mr Genie here 18th Fine W Wind Mr Genie to Lancaster cutting on the Pitt Point Taking in cornstalks took in some apples Let the Horses in this side 19th Raining Mr Genie came From Lancaster shelling Beans 20th W Wind John H came very windy 2 here Mr M Edwards Man and Jo Lewis's Boy 21st Some Rain Turned Fine Began Taking up the Potatoes put 26 Bushels in to Day Keeping the small ones for the Pigs Those Cornwall Tenters came to Day Bought Potatoes a Bedding 22nd Fine E Wind Water Raised our Boat on the North Side Taken away yesterday was St Mathews Day Digging the cellar Sun Crofsing the Line Equinocical Gales </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> {page one} James Cameron Island 22nd of Sept 1896 Equinoxical Gales EW changed to West and North Wind cool Leander crofsed to Summerstown Bought of Haggarty Diamond Dys Sugar Making Preserves Boiling Feed for the Pigs 23 Fine Windy Frost this Morning ice in the Boat Taking up Potatoes about 26 Bushels Mr Genie went off Randolph here to night went off 24th Fine Rained some Last night WW Tent Boy for Butter put in Potatoes 26 Bushels Leander went to the South side making Jelly a Lot of it Fanned some Pease and Beans Got 2 Ducks 25 Took up some of the Lower Potatoes 6 Bushel Went around the Island set a Fire on some Brush Leander crofsed for the Mail 26th Fine Windy shelled some corn Tenters went off to Cornwall Leander went for Ducks Fixing stones out in the water to Raining to night 27th Windy Raining Fernandez came Bought Leander Watch 40 Dollars 28th Fine Finished the Potatoes at the Door Stanley and Sissy went to J Douquetts 2 Tubs of Butter 12 Doz of Eggs Paid what he owed {page two} James Cameron Island 1896 </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> {page one} James Cameron Island 29th of Sep 1896 E Wind Fine Finished the Lower Potatoes 4 Bushels 78 1/2 Bushels in the cellar Besided the small ones for the Pigs and to Harrow yet Michaelmass Day Making a Hay Blinds for Hunting Mr John Oxley Buried to Day a very Fine Man and good Friend Heard he Departed in Montreal 30th High Wind Rained hard Ionia and I gathering nuts about 10 Bushels Killed 11 snakes to Day took in some apples Leander Making a Blind 1st of October Ionia B Day 1883 Rained some Gathered some nuts husking corn in the Barn making a Quilt Lewis here for Milk and Butter 2nd Fine Cool Gathering nuts Making Blinds Thrashed some Pease Lewis came from Lancaster Rain high E Wind 3 Fine E Wind Leander crofsed for Mail Bought of Hagarty Tea cinnamon Salt 60 Trimmed apple Trees Thrashed Pease Randolph here {page two} James Cameron Island 4th of October 1896 Fine October 4 in Bottles Gordon and John H came 5th Fine E Wind Mr Genie came had Hops 28 cents paid had a Bag of Apples a Mud spear Pole of Ash Fishing to night Gathering Butternuts those Cornwall Tenters came a Bed of Hay 10 cents at the Tumbler Quilt Leander to Dundee Bought of J Tyo Pants Drawers 2 Pairs of Boots 5 Gallons of Kerosene oil 6th Fine cool E Wind Finished the nuts all in one Heap took the Horse after them all spread up on the Hill 7th Raind Last and to Day Rained making Blinds for Hunting 2 Boys here Renshaw and Mr {illegible} Sold 2 Ducks 50 cents Finished the Tumbler Quilt put up another Quilt Fortunate Day 8th Windy Cool splitting some Logs got Twine from those Tenters Moved some stones at the River </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> {page one} James Cameron Island 9th of October 1896 Unfortunate Day St Dennis Day Fine Mr Genie went to Dundee Piling stones at the River Put out 3 Loads of Manure 10th A.A Mc M B Day Fine E Wind sawing a Dead Maple Mr Genie and I Tenters went home a Yacht went Down yesterday Towing a hunting House Leander went for the Mail Got a Lot of Packages of Books and Papers From D.M.M Montreal Traded with Mr Genie for a Watch Gave it to Livinia (Sissy) 11th Fine Windy EW Fernandez came Leander Got 6 Ducks Sold 2 To Fernandez 2 Boys here Traded Ducks one of Them is White 12 Fine E Wind Mr Genie and I at splitting 3 Logs commenced to clear a Peice in the alders From the Ditch Ploughing at the Lower-Point {page two} James Cameron Island 13th of Oct 1896 Fine E Wind high Genie and I cutting Brush Made a Stack of Marsh hay on the very outside of the Marsh Genie went to Dundee for his spear took his Big Boat to McMahon 14th A very Fine Day Livinia and Stanley went to Dundee Putting out Manure a Lot of Shooting to Day the House Boat Hunters that went Down came up to Day Genie came From Dundee Fishing to night 15th a very very Fine Day Genie went off Piling stones at the River Lewis here for Butter and Milk Stanley and Sissy came Bought Boots and Mended Boots Drawers Shirts Tartan Spoon horn RRR Eclectrick oil Tubs Brought a cat Heard 2 Men Hunters Drowned Lancaster cut the Rushes in the Road 16th A Fortunate Day Fine Randolph came had 2 Letters and Lot of Papers From Dan Mary Ann Lewis here McEdward passed Down home Done Thrashing the small pease </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> {page one} James Cameron Island 17th of Oct 1896 Unfortunate Day Thrashing some Leander crofsed for the Mail Burnt a Couple of Brush heaps Leander stopt at Douquets to Hunt 18th St Luke's day E Wind John H came 19th Fine Windy The Lucias took 30 lb of Butter 5.40 Working at the stones at the River Taking in and Shelling sunflowers some grains of snow Last night 20th very High W Wind Leander and Mr Molson here Left 1 of his Guns Randolph Here Took away Blinds and Poles Ground his Small axe I went up around the Island searched for Spunk Working at the Stones at the River a Large 3 Masted Propeller went Down Picking Beech-nuts rained to night 21st Fortunate Day very Windy a Lot of Shooting Fernandez came Taking in the Garden Stuff carrots Beets squashes sunflowers Finished shelling the sunflowers {page two} James Cameron Island 22nd of October 1896 Fine Windy Fernandez and Stanley Ploughing at the Oakfield at the Ditch The Ducks stopt away Last night working at stones at the River put some Banking to the West End of House cutting some of the Rushes above the road Pealing apples to night 23rd Livinia's (Sissy) Birth Day Fine Ploughing the Potatoes Ground went to Sturgeon Island set Fires to some heaps near the Marsh Looking for sweet Flag 24th our Hugh's Birth Day Fine Rained some Dr Bergin Buried to Day Fernandez sent a Letter to Standard with Pay in it a Letter to DMM Sent a Lot of Papers Bought Sugar at Hagartys 1/2 Dozen of steel Pens Heard Dr McIntyre Died Last Week I Did not get the h{illegible} </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> {page one} James Cameron Island 25th of October 1896 My Birth Day at 4 Oclock 1825 71 years old to Day at 4 o clock This is St Crispin's Day all Shoe-Makers Day Gordon came Leander came Fine 26th Fine Banking the south side East end Bagging the Butternuts 4 Bags Thrashed some Oats Traced 1 Trace of Corn 27th a very Fine warm Day Thrashing oats Went to the Pitt Point For the Duck as it stopt away Making a Box Unfortunate Day Lewis here for Tea Told us Mary was Married a Good Lot of Shooting Seen Wild Geese a Lot of Boats a Going 28th E Wind Blowing Livinia and Fernandez Went to Dundee Bought cornmeal Tea Broom Fork Quilt -covering 2 Men here to night Villeneuve and Halton {page two} James Cameron Island 29th of Oct 1896 some Rain Fine 2 Men went off Bread & Butter 20 Paid 50 Fixing the Stones at the Head of the Island 30th E Wind a Boat aground north side of the Island very Foggy a Lot of Shooting Sent a Letter to DMM Montreal and a small Paper Box containing Beech-nuts Flint Steel Indian Crockery sweet Flag had no Spunk Fernandez took it to Mr Haggarty to take to Summerstown Station Rained some got a Bad Fall 31st Fine calm wind Raised from the West a Great Lot of Boats a Going to Day put out some Manure Ploughed at the apple tree a peice fo the Potatoes Gathered a Lot of Hicory nuts For the Pigs This is all Hallow Holy Eve Hallow Een The Night of the Fairies The Eve of all Saints cracking nuts 1st of November all Saints Day Eve The Harvest Month of Death Gordon and John H came Leander here Got 1 Dollar from John H </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> {page one} James Cameron Island 2 of November 1896 All Souls Day Fine Windy Randolph here from Lancaster Mr Genie came had a Kettle of Apples Broke the Clovis got 1 From Mr Genie Working at the Stone Wall at the Shore Gordon came to night had his Trunk and Tools went to Fish to night Ionia Made her Jelly to Day 3rd E Wind Fine Election in the United States For President Gordon Went to Lancaster Working at the shore at the stone Wall Mr Genie set his Line Stanley plastering got a Pair of Boots From Gordon on the Day of the Month 1857 Granda Departed Unfortunate Day 4th E Wind changed to S West Great Booming of Cannon fro the President Mr Genie and I cutting Brush Burning Brush {page two} James Cameron Island 5th of Nov 1896 Gunpowder Plot Guy Fawks Day Fortunate Day Raining to Day Gordon came went to Jo Lemays to Get the Gun Fixed 25 cents 6th Rained Blowing hard W Wind Brushing a Little went around the Island Mr Genie and Dug a Little at the East End of the Ditch 7th Helen's B Day Fine a Lot of Boats a Going to Day Gordon crofsed to Hunt Fernandez to Careys Mr Genie and I Brushing Water Raised some Stanley a Thrashing oats for the Pigs a Little Ploughed 8th Fine Gordon and Genie here Fernandez here Windy 9th Prince of Wales B Day Fine Brushing in the West Field Unfortunate Day Leander came set Snowed a Few Grains 10th Unfortunate Day Genie went for his Boat Gordon and Fernandez went to Fort Covington Burning the Brush heaps Put the stove up in the West End shut the outside cellar Door Bought Boots Honey Oatmeal Sugar cartriges Caps E Wind to night </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> {page one} James Cameron Island 11th of November 1896 E Wind Rained Wind changed to high W Wind Raining got 3 Ducks Leander Fixing his Gun 12th Martinmas Day Fine Windy West Killed 1 of the Pigs Ploughing Brushing Began Laying the Floor in the East End cut a Stick for oars 13th E Wind Working at the Floor Mr Genie went to Jo Lemays with his Revolver Ploughed some 14th Froze Last night some snow Fine Randolph and Lafave here Mr Genie came Left his Big Boat at Mr Lemays working at the Floor took Down the Buttery 15th Windy John H came 16th Windy East working at the Buttery Put it in the South East Corner 17th Fine West Wind north Wind Brush cut some Soft Maple in cordwood Sissy and Fernandez went to Dundee with Ducks Finished the Buttery Genie and Leander caught 3 EEls in the Mud Rained and Froze to night 18th very Fine Bought of Mr Tyo Genie Fishing got 1 Brushing Tea 1 nails 50 Coloring 20 Dipper cash 4 Sold some Ducks Last Trip of the Rocket {page two} James Cameron Island 18th of Nov 1896 James McIllvain Buried to Day Gordon and Fernandez went to Summerstown For Flour to Haggarty 2.50 The Wind Raised and changed to the West a Big squall 19th Fine Windy Began Ploughing From the End of Lane over to the Maples crofsing the Ditch Mr Genie cutting Down Elm's Gordon crofsed to Barrels Sale Freezing to night not Much Ducks 20th a Fine Day Fortunate Day Genie Went off E Wind and West Setting Fires in the Oakfield Gordon Made a Double Whippletree Fernandez went to Lancaster Banking the Stable 21st Unfortunate Day On This Day of the Month D M Master Senior Departed 1846 East Wind Snowing Banking the north Side and the West Gordon Crofsed for the Mail 22nd Fine Gordon to church 23rd Fine the cattle Fed in now Got 2 EEls Gordon went to hunt Rained tonight all the snow Gone Let out the 2 Rams </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> {page one} James Cameron Island 24th of Nov 1896 Fixing a Shed Between the Stable and the Barn Fine Gordon came to night Wrote 2 Letters one to Bismarck and 1 to Mr Isaac Wilson of the Glengarrian 25th St Catherin's Day East Wind Snowing Blowing Gordon got his overcoat yesterday 26th E Wind Thanksgiving Day icicles on the Trees Gordon crofsed to church 2 of Lewis Boys here for a Pot to scald his Pigs Butcher Knife some Drops of Rain some Tugs went to Day Sent off 2 Letter to Day got a Lot of Papers From Dan 27th E Wind changed to West Rained some Wrote a Letter to Dan some Boats went to Day Let out the Boar to Day {illegible} Did not sent the Letter for the Ducks be sent 28th Fine Rained Windy Fixing around the Wood yard Gordon crofsed {page two} Advent Sunday James Cameron Island 29th of Nov 1896 Windy some snow No Lights in the Lighthouse to night 30th St Andrews Day The Festival of the Scotch Fine Randolph here to Day working at the stable no Boats to Day Gordon crofsed took the Box of Ducks to Haggarty to take out to Summerstown Station 1st of December Frosty Fine W Wind cutting and Sawing wood in the upper Field Gordon went to Work at Kenneth MDonalds no Boats to Day 2nd Fine Day set some Fires in the Marsh Fernandez went to A Fraser cutting Brush Ice Froze in the Rushes husking Corn 3rd Fine Windy cutting alders and Brush Set Fires in the Marsh Back North Shot 2 Ducks 4th cutting Brush Fine Windy snowed to night seen a crane </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> {page one} James Cameron Island 5th of Dec 1896 Windy Snowed cutting Brush alders opened the Fence at the Brush on the Bank of the River shot a Gull Gordon came to night 6th Windy Gordon crofsed 7th Fine Killed the Pig 8th a very Fine Day Drew some stones to the River Building my stone-Wall South East Wind to night Snowed to night 9th E Wind Got a Mink one of Lewis Boys here Come Home with Pot the Butcher-Knife and 2 inch Augur Kind of Soft to Day Salted the Pork Fixed a Handle in the Snow-Plough Gave Lewis 2 Sticks for Brooms on Halves 10th Leander's B Day 1872 Fine Leander went to the Kit Kit Mr Dan Fraser and Sophie here took the Tup sheep 11th Fine Leander Went to Rofs's Island {page two} James Cameron Island 12th Dec 1896 very Fine Day Livinia and Stanley went to Stanley Island 6 1/2 lb of Butter 18..1..17 Eggs 1.44 Bought of Haggarty Flour 100 Wt Got a Letter and Papers From Dan and a Box at the Depot Summerstown station Key in the Letter for the Box Fernandez came a pair of Boots for Tonia Mr Genie came took Bag of Apples and 3 Bag of Buckwheat Gordon came had the Box Some the Things that came Razor & strop pairs of shoes Table spread 2 Towels {cut off}lars Shirt Hat Cap 9 Blankets Box of Tea Books Robe Ties Traps a Box for Collars Basket Bottle Tan O Shanter comb Cushion and so on 13th Mr Genie went to Fishing EEls got Irons from me Gordon Gave him Coat and Pants Fernandez Gave him 25 cents for Fix his spear Gave him 50 cents for the Buckwheat Gordon crofsed Fernandez Gave me a Dollar and a Pair of Boots and Give me another Dollar for the Coat </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> {page one} James Cameron Island 22nd of Dec 1896 A Fortunate Day Fine cold Frosty East and North Wind Making Ice some Took in the Swill Bowl as it Frosty 23rd Fine Frosty Cold E Wind Water holes for the Cows at the River a Goose on the Island seen his Track he Flew to Lewis's acrofs cutting Brush in the afternoon Lots of air-holes on the south side Lots of ice going Down to night Freezing hard 24th Fine very Frosty W Wind Frosty To Day and to night Christmas Eve Killed 2 Roosters 1 of them 5 1/2 one of them 5 3/4 Weight some Ducks Froze on the ice Lots of air holes put the Barrel in the Cellar Dug out some stones 25th Christmas Day Fine Fair and Frosty W Wind Leander Went to Dundee Fernandez came Had a Lot of Sweetys and a Lot of Spunk very Windy to night {page two} James Cameron Island 26th of December 1896 St Stephen's Day Fine a Great squall of Snow for a small While water Raising some cutting alders and moving the Rails of the Fence 27th St John the Evangelist Day Gordon came had the Papers and a Parcel for Leander and a Letter with a checque in it for Dan Fine Leander and John Morris came Left his Horse at Hopkins Point and Walked Down Gordon sold his cap to his Mother for Gordon crofsed John Morris stopped to night 28th Fine Leander Fernandez John Morris shod the Mare and Took up the Gentleman Pig to and the Mare took home the Cutter By hand Wrote a Letter to DMM and a Parcel of Spunk Fernandez took the Letter and Parcel to Lancaster P office 29th Soft Rain Uncle Angus Cameron B Day Killed the Bull Randolph hear from Lancaster </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> {page one} James Cameron Island 30th of Dec 1896 West Wind Thawing Soft High West Wind this Evening cut some alders up in the Bay Leander went to the Kit Kit Drew some stovewood Looking for my mits 31st Last Day of the year Fine E Wind Cutting Alders and Piling Brush on the Bank Leander and Stanley Fishing Perch in the Back Bay Got 21 Fish Lots of Perch There Fernandez came to night had Sweetys and casteel Soap 2 Lead pencils 1897 New Years Day 1st of January Fortunate Day Fishing Perch Caught 29 Fine East Wind ice cracking 2nd Fine a Fortunate Day Boys Fishing got 107 Perch 8 EEls 1 Pike cutting and clearing Kind of Soft Shot a Wild Goose on New Years Day cleaned 155 Fish to night Stewart in F Covington Died {page two} Murdock {illegible} 2nd of January 79 years James Cameron Island 3rd of January 1897 Allen's Birth Day 1853 Unfortunate Day Fine E Wind Gordon and Dan Spink here Boys a Fishing got a Pike 11 1/2 lbs got Perch EEls and Pike 4th Fine Day clearing up at the Bay Fernandez went to F Covington got 3 Teeth Drew Dollar Unfortunate Day Billy came Down with him Leander and Stanley put in a Stack the other stack did 8 Days and Fishing Thawing some Rain to night some holes in the ice 5th Fishing EEls Perch Pike Some Flakes of Snow W Wind went up the Bay cut 2 Birches 6th Ephinay Fine Windy Freezing some Fishing got Perch and pike Leander and Billy crofsed up at the Upper end of the air-hole Fernandez crofsed to the Burst Turned Back cutting 2 Birches Looks Like Storm of Snow no snow </div> transcribed https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/10c465bfad42ea350b23ceaaf379fc6f.pdf 5ddd2ecdfcc0e3fbde0f1b57fc49ed14 PDF Text Text � Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. {page one} James Cameron Island 23rd of Dec 1899 very Foggy all Day East Wind Leander crofsed Receive a Parcel From Dan and a Parcel From Minnie a Letter From Dan a Package From Douglas & Co of Napanee Egyptian Linament Got a Postal card From a True Blood Scotsman A.D. Webster of Quebec with Greetings Private Sovenier Postal Card 24th Raining E Wind to night wind changed to West Blew very hard to night Froze some Christmas Eve 25th Christmas Day Fine very Windy From the West Few Grains of snow 26th St Stephens Day Fernandez Went to Fort Covington Sent a Letter to Dan Received a Letter from Dan 2 or 3 Words in it Leander crofsed to Summerstown to night Bought a currycomb 12 cents 27th St John the Evangelist The Free Masons Day cool Fine Randolph here Grinding axes Fernandez Bought an axe {page two} James Cameron Island 28th of Dec 1899 St Innocents Day Fine cool W Wind Shot 2 Ducks Burnt some Marsh Drew some Elm sticks out of the Pasture Leander crofsed to night Grinding axes 29th Uncle Angus Camerons Birth Day Fine some Grains of Snow Gladstones Birth Day cutting Elms in the Pasture Shelled about 2 Bushels of corn to night Froze hard to night Windy 30th Frosty Windy Foggy cold Shot a Black Duck 31st Last Day of the year Ice Froze Last night to Christees East Wind 1st of January * 1900 New Years Day got a Letter From Dan concerning the Coat Leander and Fernandez crofsed to Summerstown John H and Dan Spink came Home to Hamiltons Lots of air-holes 2nd Fine West Wind Fernandez crofsed got the Parcel John H and Gordon came Ed Rensha here Fishing EEls got 15 Gave John H a Present of an Overcoat Received a Dollar from JH *1900 https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/5aa1dc5b97e43c8bf2a007ed129a2d2a.pdf e957e83e14266bf79b5d4f44d7566b52 PDF Text Text � Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. {page one} James Cameron Island 3 {huge ink blot} 1900 Allens Birth Day Fine Co{huge ink blot} West Wid John H went {huge ink blot} Fernandez wheeled to Dun{huge ink blot} Ed Renshaw him {huge ink blot} hunting in the air-holes {huge ink blot} Letter to Dan 4th Fine {huge ink blot} the Boys wheeled to {huge ink blot} The Bun ice cro{huge ink blot} 5th Fine Moving the {huge ink blot} Mill Fishing EEls {huge ink blot} got 17 Kind of soft {huge ink blot} 6th Ephinay Fine {huge ink blot} Working at the {huge ink blot} Mill cannot get {huge ink blot} the Papers to work went for the Papers got an Large Ear of Corn from John Cameron of Kansas for seed Randolph hear a Holiday Playing hockey i Summerstown {page two} James Cameron Island Jan 8th 1900 Annies Birth Day Fine they came From Summerstown and other side the 3 Boys Skinned a Mink for Dan Spink John H went to Jacks to take Down a Load of Pigs to Lancaster ice cracking and Making Big cracks 9th very Fine Day Sissy crofsed to Summerstown cut the Head of the Pig This is the Week of Prayer Sissy took 5 lb of Sugar from Haggartys Leander crossed Rain and Snow to night 10th Fine cut some stove Wood Doing Little or nothing 11th East Wind High Blowing hard Broke on Marsh hay stack put in some hay put up 3 Papers to send to John Cameron Kansas Stormy to night snowing https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/80d8af5859d9034aa1eb612abb9ba93e.pdf f6e34832db00d2891472889dbc61e1be PDF Text Text � Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. {page one} James Cameron Island 12th of January 1900 a very Fine Day Doing nothing Seen a cutter crofsing Summerstown Road snowed some Last night West wind 13th Fine Day E Wind put in a Stack of Fine Hay Gordon here Fernandez went for the Mail Sent a Letter and 3 Papers to John Cameron Kansas City Junction 14th Fine E Wind Leander to Night Preaching John H here 15th Fine Day Doing nothing Stanley to Drawing Hay From Francis Island Gordon to Cattanachs 16th Snow Last night Fine Stanley came to night Doing nothing 17t East Wind Frosty 2 of the Boys went to chop for Randolph in Careys Bush 18th Fine Bushing the Road on the South side to Lancaster McPhee's Road East Wind Kind of soft not very well to Day Summerstown Road Bushed on 17th yesterday) Leander came Grinding axes 4 of Them Filed Crofscut saw {page two} James Cameron Island 19th of January 1900 Fine First crofsing with the Horses to Summerstown took 2 Bags of Potatoes to Randolph took a sack of Flour From Haggartys Took a Stick to Lewis to Make Axe-handles Three came a strange Little White Dog with a Short cut Tail cant Tell who he Belongs to Raining to night 20th Raining all Day must spoil the ice a Little Filing Saw Grinding axes put new handle in an axe 21st Fine Bob Summers and Rofse Annan here for EEl skins For John Summers Got 2 Randolph here Scating good Leander crofsed to night church came home 1/2 past 5 in the Morning 22nd very Fine Day Leander and Fernandez went to cut cord for Randolph Fernandez came about 10 o clock to night 23rd Fine Fernandez went to cut for Randolph Eddy Renshaw here Fernandez came to night 24th St Pauls Day Charlie Tuppers Birth Day East Wind Cold and Frosty Went for the Axe-Handles to Lewis's got 2 Fernandez went to chop Got a Letter From Helen https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/6ca7b778245600ab9b28b9716c5356aa.pdf c7eb9cbc7097c1bd6a5418b515fea69d PDF Text Text � Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. {page one} James Cameron Island 25th of January 1900 Robie Burns Birth Day Writing a Letter to Helen Raining one of the calves Died skinned him 26th West Wind cold stormy Leander came From Randolphs Had the Picture of JA Burtons House the Ring Ribbons all all Frosty Windy 27th Fine cool Frosty Randolph with 2 axes to Grind Sent 2 Papers to Daisy and a Letter to Helen it wont go till Monday I Must Write another to her to let her Know I got what she sent as its not in my Letter the Picture 18th Sundy John H came Leander to church 29th Fine cold Frosty Leander & Fernandez went to chop for Randolph Wrote another Letter to Helen Letting her know I got the Picture But Havent sent it off yet 30th Fine Day Cool Turned warm a change in the Wind East Began to snow Stanley put out a Few Loads of Manure on the corn ground Fine Leander came to night Jo Douquett cutting ice 31st Stanley and Leander went to Lancaster to get the Horses shod Sent Letter to P.O Bought cap sugar Tea Jo Mitchell here Potatoes Butter a Frosty night {page two} James Cameron Island 1st of February 1900 The Black Month Frosty Day Randolph here Grinding his axe McArthurs and Grant here for a Dog they Lost crossed from Frasers Point Fernandez came from Jo Douquetts oiling the Harness Stanley a Frosty night Lots of Sundogs on Both Sides of the Sun Like a Rainbow Frosty night to night Windy 2nd Candle-Mafs Day Fine cool and Frosty Stanley oiling Harnefs 2 Boys went to chop with Randolph Broke on a Stack of Marsh Hay 3rd Fine cold and Frosty oiling Harness they say it was 24 Below zero yesterday the choppers came home to night 4th Fine East Wind Snowing some John H and Dan Spink and Gordon here Stanley paid Gordon for the Boots 2 Dollars 5th Randolph Grinding his axe Bad with Toothache Leander went with him to Fort Covington got his Tooth Fixed Leander got his hair cut Wrote a Letter to Eaton For 88 cent worth of Stuff Put a Dollar in the Letter Paid for Postage and Registering of it Fernandez crofsed with it got a Mink yesterday https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/0a6c33df7c2f0e2f97af74341bfb5763.pdf 03fea1e151652ca7f53fa440347630bc PDF Text Text � Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. {page one} James Cameron Island 6th of Feb 1900 Fine Day snowed Drew 3 small Jags of Wood Leander went acrofs The social in Williamstown to night Frosty 7 Fine Frost EW Eddy Renshaw Grinding his Axe Leander traded axes with Him Broke on an oat Stack Fernandez went across for Mail got a Letter From the Kansas City Star 8th Gordons Birdh Day 1863 East Wind Raining one of Lewis's Boys here for Butter and Tea took an axe-handle one of ours Doin no Work Had a Breakfast of herring Bought a Dozen wrote a Letter to the Kansas City Star put 25 cents in it did not put it in the Post Office yet Rained hard to night 9th Rained some W Wind Turned Fine water on the ice Fernandez went to cut wood at Careys Ed Renshaw home with our hay fork Jo Viponds Social to night Leander went acrofs {page two} James Cameron Island 10th of Feb 1900 a very Fine Day caught 12 Perch Lots of Pike But done Bite Leander went for the Mail got My Stuff From T Eaton Toronto and 9 cents in Stamps high Water in Dundee Dodds 31 Blauds 10 Extract of Malt 10 Lewis Liver Pills 10 Dead shot 7 1/2 Essence of camphor 10 Stamps 9 cent Postage on this 14 cents comes to 101 1/2 11th Fine E Wind Leander to church at night 12th Fine Day Doing nothing Hollsworth here wanting some Work Ed Renshaw here Indians commenced to Day to go to Tupper Island for Wood 2 Teams and 2 on scates 2 of our Boys went to Dundee Heard a Man was caught with high Water at Bombay and Lost his Horse caught some Pike 13th Raining one of Lewis Boys for 2 inch augur Fernandez went acrofs high high Wind this Evening Windy Windy to night https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/ff38dfa3a474ec603cf8082668d4ce1b.pdf 08d2cda4de599d44e09ec8c6e8d5a4cd PDF Text Text � Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. {page one} James Cameron Island 14th of Feb 1900 St Valentine's Day Fine Windy not very well to Day sawed some stove wood on the Hill Freezing some Water in Dundee 15th Fine snowed some 3 Teams of Indians came Down to Day Randolph here got Perch Pike and Wood Brought an English Paper the Post Gave him a Letter with 25 cents went to put in the office postage 2 cents Fernandez crofsed to chop Leander crofsed 16th Fine Day 3 Teams of Indians and a cutter went Down to Day a fine collie Dog came here to Day a nice Dog Friendly Fixed the cutter Shaft got a Weasel in the Trap in the Bay not very well 17th a very Fine Day Fernandez went to Lancaster Horse & cutter 2 Teams went Down the ice 2 of Lewis's here got 1 Bushel of Potatoes 1/2 lb Butter I went over to the Pit Point up to the Sugar Bush Put Prince in the cutter {page two} Steel Days Star 20th James Cameron Island Feby 18th 1900 James Hugh's Birth Day Fine John H and Dan Spink here Fishing got a String of Perch John H got his Tobacco a Bet on Pants 50 cents a peice Leander crofsed to church got 2 Large Pke 1 Weighed 14 lb Dan not well I see By the Papers 19th Fine Windy Frosty Leander to Summerstown Fernandez took Horse and cutte 20th Fine Day Eddy Renshaw here Earley this Morning For Fernandez Grinding axes Wrote a Letter to the Star with a Dollar in it Leander crofsed 21st Fine Day Drew 3 Loads of stove Wood East Wind 22nd Washingtons Birth Day East Wind Stormy Snowing Drifting 23rd Fine Randolph here Went to Lancaster Lalonde going to St Regis to get Rofs Island got a Letter from John Cameron Kansas with Dan Cameron Direction in it Bodore Kansas - Butler County USA https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/0351bc7778397649aaa5fdfc6504fbde.pdf 689c1b96c09bc8177022b56f6036caa5 PDF Text Text � Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. {page one} James Cameron Island 24th of Feby 1900 Fine East Wind Rained Gordon here Leander and Gordon crofsed 25th Sunday Stormy Leander crofsed Sacrament in Summerstown Quinquagesima Sunday cold 26th very Frosty Windy West Flowers Froze though well covered Fernandez to Summerstown a Fortunate Day 27 Fine Shrove Tuesday Frosty Tried the Mill the 2 Boys crofsed to Summerstown Sent a Letter to Don Cameron Bodore Butler County Kansas USA soda 28th Ash Wednesday E Wind Snowing Drifting Trying to Thrash oats about 2 Bushels Arquarts son here going to Lancaster to the Hotel Mr Barnhart here Mr Wesly Pased up Got all English Paper from Dan Hurries Barnhart got a Stick of Hicory {page two} James Cameron Island 1st of March 1900 St David's Day the Festival of the Welsh the Leek Taffy came in Like a Lion or adders-head East Wind Drifting and Snowing 2nd Windy Drifting Wind changed to West Martin here for Butter got a Musk-Rat 3rd Stormy Drifting 4th Cold Uncle John's William Henry Shadgate Camerons Birth Day 5th Fine Day Broke a Road acrofs Bought of Haggarty Sack of Flour sugar 6th East Wind Stormy Snow Drifting Wind changed to West Rained and Blew Hard all night 7th Fine Leander crofsed to Summerstown not much Travelling got a Rat 8th verry Fine Day Doing nothing Leander crossed Lots of snowbirds and Sparrows 9th Fine Day Randolph here Boys cutting Wood Ed Renshaw here Fernandez a cold Leander crofsed 10th Fine Snowed some Last night Leander a cold crofsed with Team to Summerstown https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/187d03abd6efe52376685f73475734d0.pdf baccf12d91ad611d199d3fa8507a5f78 PDF Text Text � Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. {page one} James Cameron Island 11th of March 1900 Ionia and George came Gordon here John H here a Horse and cutter a Fine Day all got the cold 12th On This Day of the Month D McMaster Senior First came to the Island Randolph here Leander crofsed with the Team up they were in the Bush this Morning 13th Fine Leander went to Frankies Bee Drawing Captain Smallman Wood to the Wharf John H a Bee to Day Drawing Logs to Lancaster water Raising some on the Ice all Bad with the cold snow-Birds Plenty Drifting 14th Stanley's Birth Day 1880 Doing nothing Leander crofsed to Summerstown some Frosty He must got word to send home the sawing Machine as its the First work in the Morning 15th Fine Went with the sawing Machine Lilly Renshaw here Fernandez went to George Bosells or Haines Sale all Down with Cold {page two} James Cameron Island 16th of March 1900 Snow Storm 17th St Patrick's Day the Festival of the Irish Fernandez went to Lancaster Drifting a Stormy Day all with La Grippe and Colds 18th St Joseph Day cold on this Day of the Month 1887 Vickey Departed 19th Raining Blowing put out manure 20th Spring Begins Bad with colds Equinoxical Gales Last night a Meeting in Summerstown Hall Hot Sun 21st Snowing 22nd Livinia Seniors Birth Day Fine Fernandez went to sell Fish 23rd Fernandez to Lancaster Bought Fish 24th Fine Uncle Bill here Got the Fat Cow and 2 year old Bull for the Mill Stanley went with them some Lambs too Early Lady Day 25th Fine Mifs Carey Buried to Day Gordon here Leander crofsed came Back about 4 o clock in the Morning George Just came on the Morning of the 26th Began to Thrash Thrashed 8 Bushels of Wheat Eddy Renshaw and Fernandez went to Lancaster for the Big Wheel did not Get it a sack of Flour John H Camerons Birth Day 1876 27th Thrashing 1 stack of oats 28th at Oats Finished the East side of the Barn Thrashing West side Unfortunate Day Fine Thrashed 10 Bushel an hour of Wheat https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/c882ff78225af6e270a7ffdc248d4b3b.pdf 9880e2a8c420eddee2ad5a95f3df989f PDF Text Text � Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. {page one} James Cameron Island 29th of March 1900 Unfortunate Day very Fine put steps in the Mill Ionia went to see how Lewis was took a cat From there Quit the Thrashing 53 Bushels of Wheat Oats Bushels Took the Horns of the Bull Leander to Summerstown heard Tom Summers wife Died 30th a very Fine Day went to Mill with Wheat and corn Tapt some Taking Barrels to the River 3 of the cows came in Jo Vipond made 10 Gallons yesterday George went off 31st very very Fine Day for sure March went out Like a Lamb Tapping Drew 3 Loads of Wood to the house Robinscame Blackbirds Pewits came Sloppy on the ice 1st of April All Fools Day Gordon and Randolph here Fine Day 2nd Fine Boiling in the Bush Gordon crofsed took Hammer and Broad axe Getting Rats Rained to night 3rd Foggy Rain Killing 2 calves for Carlow and Sport getting Rats in the Boat House 4th Boiled what they had in the Bush about 8 Gallons this is the First Lot 5th a very Fine day Running well Digging a place for a pan Stanley putting out Manure Eggs plenty a Boil on Stanleys Wrist 6th very Fine some Shooting Drew the Bun up to the Wild oats ice Good Running got 50 pails some Wild Geese Whistlers {page two} James Cameron Island 7th of April 1900 On this Day of the Month Uncle John Departed 1893 a very Fine Day White Frost Last night Boys in the Bush not very well very Hot sun 8th Fine Froze Last night Fernandez crossed for the Mail got 30 pails not running Well Palm Sunday 9th On this Day of the Month I was Married 1862 snowed a Little to Day got 2 Ducks yesterday ice not opening very Fast Stanley a Boil on his arm 10th Fine Sawing Stove Wood 11th a very very Fine Day Froze some Last night ice opening in a Strip a Lot of Holes hot sun Sap must run if there is any in the Trees Shot 2 Ducks Gathered some 12th Ice Jamming opening Slow I went to the Lower Point in the Bush Heifer calved to Day 13th Good Friday Boiling 8 Gallons some Rain some snow Shot 8 Ducks Randolph came Fernandez to P.O for the Mial East and West Wind 14th Windy Shooting 4 Duck 2 Pigeons and a Muskrat Lots of Rubbish going Down cold Rain Lots of ice going Down caught stcick at small Island south side https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/7fd1b42ab91c8411b748915310241cdd.pdf 7b67fce225e797bf11b637555b886a30 PDF Text Text � Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. {page one} James Cameron Island 15 of April 1900 Easter Sunday a very fine day Sun Dance Dan Spink and Randolph came Lots of Eggs and made Taffy in the bush got some Tamrock sticks in the ice at the Pitt Point loons came lots of ducks cranes came Leander crofsed to church Froze some tonight Fortunate Day gathered 20 pails 16 {illegible} 16th fine Princess Louise crofsed from Summertown to Dundee got some Ducks and breaking the ice at the shore made a pike pole took down to the shore a 30 or 25 feet Tamerac 3 men at Squaw Island spearing EEls took sticks over from Sturgeon Island lots of ice going down set Ducks and hens to hatch today one on ducks eggs 2 on Hens eggs 17th fine drawing up sticks took 2 barrels from the bush rained hard tonight made 4 gallons of syrup today Fernandez took all the Ducks and 2 pigeons over to Summerstown bought a lamp chimney 18th Uncle Duncan's Birth Day fine Boys after Duck got 7 on North Side cutting some stove wood got 2 pictures wrote a letter to Douglas & Co Napanee Ontario put 25 cents in it 2 from Lewis got potatoes and milk Barnhart at Lewis hunting rats got a black rat {page two} James Cameron Island 19th of April 1900 fine rain boiled {illegible} kind of thin Windy thinking to drop as it's not running Ice left the Back Bay frogs began their music Frog-Hawk around all the Feathered inhabitants of the air is come fixing the sive of the mill cool killed 7 snakes today 20th a very fine day took home some of the Sugar Bush rigging taking away the banking from the north side of the cellar and West End took the Bun down from the bay after Ducks lots of ice going down took back the lamp chimney as it is too big shot of rat a fishing light out here tonight taking away the banking 21st fine day shot pikes 6 ducks 3 of them Magansers Baited the line and set it let the cows out to the bush and sheep taking away banking took the Sleighs apart 22 Low Sunday Eddy Renshaw and Leander to the Kit Kit got 15 and a Barrel got a sturgeon on the line Randolph Adelaide Gordon John H here gave the picture to Adelaide Fernandez went to George to come to thrash rain some Turn to the first part of this book for the 23rd of April https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/9c9cf80fca410dc6a9912f1cef7debfa.pdf 3083d559c68f89263cf610af3430cf2d PDF Text Text � Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. {page one} 1899 <table> <tr> <td>5th of August</td> <td>To 2 1/2 lb of Butter 45 Eggs 3 Doz 36</td> <td></td> <td>81</td> </tr> <tr> <td>8 of August</td> <td>Eggs and Butter to Day 35</td> <td></td> <td>35</td> </tr> <tr> <td>10th </td> <td>2 lb of Butter 36 4 Doz of Eggs 48 </td> <td></td> <td>84</td> </tr> <tr> <td>16th</td> <td>1 Tub of Butter 4.80 Eggs 13 Doz</td> <td>6</td> <td>56</td> </tr> <tr> <td>17th </td> <td>5 Doz of Eggs 60 </td> <td></td> <td>60</td> </tr> <tr> <td>24th </td> <td>1 Tub of Butter 5.40 Eggs 14 Doz 168</td> <td>7</td> <td>8</td> </tr> <tr> <td>31st</td> <td>1 Tub of Butter</td> <td>5</td> <td>40</td> </tr> <tr> <td>7th of Sept</td> <td>21 Doz of Eggs at 13</td> <td>2</td> <td>73</td> </tr> <tr> <td>23rd of Sept </td> <td>12 Doz of Eggs at 14</td> <td>1</td> <td>68</td> </tr> <tr> <td>6th of October</td> <td>1 Tub of Butter 12 Doz of Eggs</td> <td>6</td> <td>84</td> </tr> <tr> <td>26th</td> <td>10 Doz of Eggs at 20 2 Dollars</td> <td>2</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Ducks sold 3 Dollars and 25</td> <td>3</td> <td>25</td> </tr> <tr> <td>17th of November </td> <td>Sold 30 lb of Butter</td> <td>6</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>2nd of Dec </td> <td>To Jo Douquett 1 can of Syrup</td> <td>1</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td></td> <td>44</td> <td>94</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Cows Bulls Mare Pigs Grain Butter Eggs Potatoes Wool, Skins Pelts Fish Ducks</td> <td>73</td> <td>75</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td></td> <td>118</td> <td>69</td> </tr> <table> {page two} James Cameron Island 23 of April 1900 St George's Day the Festival of the English very foggy some rain turned very warm and fine Chaffy into Lancaster set traps tonight rain to night put a Rapper on Glengarrian to send to John Cameron Junction City Kansas as the death of his aunt is in it Jane McArthur did not send it today Carlo here 2 years today 24th fine day East Wind ice going down putting manure on the corn ground Moses Lemay here for Butter heard wild geese I went to the Pit Pit Point set some fires found a canoe going down a {illegible} day fine northwest Wind cool Ionia and I Lewis is very unwell brought him some syrup George and Fernandez came to thrash had some things for the mail got some sturgeon and 3 Ling fish some Rubbish going Down Algoma into Dundee first trip Eddy and Lily Renshaw here 16 Bushel thrashed oats to day Center paper to John Cameron 26th fine northwest Wind first boat down the Sandy finished the oats today 10 Bushel began the barley thrashed 2 bushels that's 87 of oats and 21 of barley North Wind High lights lit up tonight James Creamer Bull Dog 2 years old today 27th George Went {illegible} got1 sturgeon today 1 steam barge went today Leander sold his furs to John {illegible} https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/1dc78cb9207a3fc209a6f8e70a8aeb50.pdf 671b15ef0121d409b699017dba78adbb PDF Text Text � Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. {page one} James Cameron Island The 29th of Feby in a Leap Year is an Intercalery Day 28th April 1900 very fine East Wind a tow went Down setting fires putting out manure on the wheat ground put the barley in The Granery washing the sap buckets 29th fine day Leander to night Church 30th fine some drops of rain putting manure on the wheat ground took over the plow and Harrros from the Pitt Point plowed a few rounds on the corn and potato ground a tow went Down with {illegible} went up to the bay and to the {illegible} Fernandez went to cut stove wood {illegible} 1st of May fine few grains of snow north Wind cool Alexandra went Down first trip 5 boats passed today sowing wheat 5 bushels harrowing the wheat ground plowed some in corn ground 2nd fine lots of smoke must be big fires someplace Stanley taken of stones plowing above the {illegible} Gordon came took his tool chest with him a ladder and benches got 3 Ducks fine picking stones of the wheat Leander crossed to last night 1 lb tea Fernandez came from Careys plowed in Meadow above the corn turned Cool Rain {illegible} upstairs took barley and oats to Jo Douquett {illegible} oats to Charlie Craig's plowing upper field 7 lb {illegible} oats to Dundee there is something wrong with Grenada grains of snow 5th cool snow {illegible} putting {illegible} back of the barn Fernandez to Cornwall {page two} James Cameron Island 6 May 1900 Windy Leander to night Church 7th fine sowed 12 bushel of oats harrowing putting manure on the potato ground Fernandez to Lancaster setting fires on the south side above the Bay the Broken Horn Calved 8th raining cool North Wind getting rats rained hard to night 9th rain Barnhart for oats got 15 bushels Jo Douquett to pay for him1 of Lewis's boys for potatoes butter and milk rain quite cool Leander crofsed chickens out taking the Power apart 10th fine freezing at nights cutting stove wood Eddy Renshaw for oats 4 bushels took Down my mail Frost tonight and Ice 11th this is the day of the big fight Corbet and Jeffries tapt a tree runs well plowing potato ground Stanley splitting stove wood killed the calf for Carlo took a bag of potatoes to A Fraser Fernandez took part of the Harrow to Blacksmith taking ashes out of the Leech Jeffries beat Corbet https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/9c7fb7e675b5d3501bf2f68846fdb74c.pdf 1811d8c6451e99d6f85b1e19f23042d0 PDF Text Text � Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. {page one} James Cameron Island 12 of May 1900 fine day ploughing the corn ground sold 3 bushels above the corn taken stones of the oats below filling the leech with ashes fixed the ladder Fernandez to Cornwall for the door frames and Window frames went for them to Summerstown them at night got glass 13th Fine 4 of Lewis is here for butter Leander to church 14th fine Windy planted the East potatoes 11 bushels sowed the peas above the lane harrowing back of the barn made sugar out of the sap that run about 2 lb of sugar Stanley's cake Adelaide and Lilly here Ionia and Lilly went to Jo Lemays stopt With the Wind Leander and Fernandez went home with them got some decoys from Randolph those you have to blow Wind into them thunder and lightning set Big eggs to hatch {page two} James Cameron Island 15th of May 1900 fine cutting seeds planted back of the barn 8 bushels of seeds Thunder Fernandez went to Lemay's got paid for 3 lb of butter 60 fishing tonight with Dan Spink Frost tonight 16th fine got a long Tamrack stick set line sowed 7 bushels of Oats next the potatoes taking stones out of Hog Pen place to make a garden Sissy and Ionia went to Summertown with 34 Doz of eggs work finished today Captain AJ Baker's first trip Down on steamer Hamilton bought sugar 6 spools of thread seeds 17th fine turn to rain East Wind planted rows of corn stopped with the rain thunder water raising rain hard most all night running the Lye for the soap 18th rain cleared up Stanley and Leander to Kit Kit cool Leander crofsed letting the water run 19th fine Windy East Wind 20th fine day Rogation Sunday Randolph and Adelaide here John H and Gordon Spink Bob Summers Rossie here Sissy and Ionia went to Mrs Renshaw's rain today Randolph took the Bycle https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/8b9276300e11a254315e6a84dd33fe8a.pdf 1b212b1d2369b83f8907f45ccca60bbc PDF Text Text � Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. {page one} James Cameron Island 21st of May 1900 rained all day Windy began the upstairs floor today Leander and Fernandez crofsed took of Oats to Jo 4 bushels took 18 bags from Charles Rose for to fill with grain got 2 saws1 plane and square got a pan of bread 22nd fine W Wind filling some bags with oats took 10 bags 15 bushels to and 20 Doz of eggs to Jo Douquett got an English paper and Scotch paper from Dan Charlie Rose sent me a fine book to read working at the floor of the house both crofsed tonight 23rd fine put in the rest of the Corn ploughing the back piece Sissy and Stanley went to Dundee 28 Doz of Eggs 3 sheep pelts and 4 calf skins Mr J D E called as he was passing to Lancaster making the soap Fernandez went to Lancaster with saw to get fixed gave him 25 cents to get Downs Elixir took 10 boards from Lancaster found a log got spirit level saw not fixed Stanley bought boots overall shirts cotton {illegible} Elixir 1 or 2 bushels of barley to Bill and 5 gallons of syrup {page two} James Cameron Island 24 May 1900 Queens Birth Day Fine cool E Wind Smoky some ploughing in the back piece kind of soft Stanley and Fernandez digging the drain to let the water out of the cellar got a letter from Dan concerning John Cameron's letter to him 25th fine day ploughing the back piece and Renshaw for 11 bushels of Oats came again for the mare Lavinia and Ionia crossed for garden seeds 4 Doz of eggs Fernandez crossed got the new kind of oats 2 dollars a bushel 26th fine day ploughing back Place shearing the Sheep sheared 4 yesterday finished the soap began working at the Garden Sissy and Ionia picking Stones Leander took 15 bushel to C Rose of Oats today planting the garden took the Bun here left his boat took a 1 lb of tea https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/72a5f30f7869b4e14fad6dfc73d2000d.pdf ef9d9f766aeb02a08e0b8eee5da3dd9f PDF Text Text � Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. {page one} James Cameron Island 27th of May 1900 a very fine day turned cloudy East Winds set 2 lines caught the first perch thunder lightning far off began to use the Tar Barrel for feed 28th very fine day Eclipse visible sowed the New Aats 2 bushel sowed 4 bushel of Our Own oats ploughing harrowing ditching draining working at the Garden East Wind cool new moon today wrote a letter to Dan concerning John Cameron but did not send it off a tug with a raft aground below the lighthouse put the Seperator in The Granery first corn up what was planted first 29th Royal Oak day or Oak Apple day fine East Wind planted potatoes over at the maple trees in Hills harrowing the potatoes and corn began to put in the north west Frame Window took up the boat to dry Fernandez crofsed with the letter got 3 EEls 3 suckers {page two} James Cameron Island 30th of May 1900 fine Leander went to sow Renshaw oats Stanley taken away stones from around the house East Wind changed to West Mr Hugh Frasher here for sand Ionia and I took a load of wood from the bay Nighthawks came 31st fine working at the building taking these odd kind of stones and Crockery and Bones Down To The River Rain some showers last night rain and thunder this evening and Indian passed up close to shore putting in the glass and clabording heavy rain thunder 1st of June the Glorious first of June Vickey's Birth Day 1878 a fine day East Wind Ionia and I went to fish got 10 3 Indians passed in a boat looking for Peter Squire salted the cattle Caspian went Down went to fish got 3 rained heavy all night https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/3702e4faaf38225acffcb18c9b359f70.pdf e2615b7e3b092e5f384ea0cb572cbead PDF Text Text � Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. {page one} James Cameron Island 2nd of June 1900 East Wind rained heavy water High working at the floor Windy 3rd fine Whit Sunday Pentecoast water High 4th very fine day E W old George the 3rd Birth Day it was kept up for a long time Ionia and I went to Kit Kit Island Ed Renshaw came with the 2 young pigs Stanley took up the sticks from the lower point done clabording the west side of the house Fernandez to Summerstown 5th working at the Northeast end of the house Leander painting his boat at the Granary Stanley made a place for the pigs and fixing the West fence 6th fine day on this day Sir John A McDonald Departed painting the boat working at the house 2 of them crofsed took a small tenent of butter and 20 Doz of eggs and the Letter to Dr A Landon got a postal card from John Cameron Kansas {page two} James Cameron Island 7th of June 1900 Fine cloudy few drops of rain West Wind Fernandez went to Lancaster sent for doors Elixir and castor oil and Renshaw here gave him some 2 kinds of corn to plant painting the boat putting the Windows let out the 4 calves 8th fine rain last night took lumber from Lancaster tea castor oil Downs Elixir went around the island fixing around the door on the North side and claboarding on the North side painting the boat killed the large snake up in the bay found a turtle cut my hair 9th Auntie Mary's Birth day 1813 fine W Wind and Renshaw here with the Mare took my mail and Dr Landon's papers and catalog for Fernandez crossed to took home his Bycycle 10th fine put out his boat Charlie O'Neil here and son here https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/00ab359a996874f983ed6f53698ced7d.pdf 810e122278cbc2ea7615f5e81c8bad6b PDF Text Text � Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. {page one} James Cameron Island 11th of June fine Mr and Mrs John Cameron arrived here on the Pitt Point at the new house seems to be a very fine woman tried trowling lost the spoon and line Fernandez to Haggerty's for a trowling line and Spoon meat raisins pickles sugar pepper apples 12th fine Eclipse Mr Hollister here gave me a new trowling line left 4 fish 2 bass and 2 perch Mrs Cameron out fishing and trowling 13th fine E Wind put the plow through the corn Fernandez went to work at the roads for Randolph Mr and Mrs John Cameron of Kansas went up to Mr Curry's today left me a box of cigars when he came Leander went up with them caught a Lunge rained tonight 14th fine day Corpus Christe fixing the Windows Fernandez came from the Roads {page two} James Cameron Island 15th of June 1900 fine Fernandez went to the roads Leander went to mail 4 of wheat took swans engineer to Stanley Island Stanley hoeing the corn mowing grass for the Bull 16th fine Began the Battle of Waterloo clabording the North Side W W Stanley hoing corn the Caterpillar busy in the bush eating the leaves of the trees bugs at the potatoes mosquitoes bad piling up rubbish at the yard fence 17th Corpus Christie fine day East Wind Mr Genie here brought me a Channel Catfish gave him a good bag of potatoes some eggs some butter lost his trowling line Gordon here 18th the Ever Memorable Battle of Waterloo fine E Wind put the plough through the potatoes Leander to Jo Douquetts with 2 tubs of butter and 28 Doz of Eggs went to Upper Point https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/729e8afb820b686f8338a807d00dcb16.pdf 29fd348ef4fb84d6e1a5100259cdbb69 PDF Text Text � Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. {page one} James Cameron Island 19th June 1900 a very fine day working at the house Ed and Lilly Renshaw here Fernandez went to Lancaster to 2 rolls of tar paper at Mr Gilbert Ionia and I fishing got 21 perch 20th Accession of Queen Victoria working at the house very warm hoeing some of East potatoes clabording front or South side of the house Peter back here told us Lewis was dead they took him up to John Thompson's and died there mowing grass for the Bull cut Down the Butternut Tree in front of the new house North side Last day of spring 21st first day of summer fine West Wind let out the gentleman Bull Stanley hoeing the East potatoes fire flies came {page two} James Cameron Island 22nd of June 1900 Uncle Dan Cameron's Birth Day fine East Wind Leander to Dundee with a tub of Butter brought 3 tubs bought paint 2 Boats of Trowlers here with Peter Back wanted Bread Butter and milk paid 50 cents 6 Men working on the south side of the house 23 Ionia and I fishing Got very warm E Wind turned to West working at the house Leander took over to Jo Douquetts 20 Doz of Eggs at 11 cents 24th St John the Baptiste Day Free Masons Day Leander tonight Church Fernandez and Stanley to Squaw Island Midsummer Day 25th very fine warm Ed Renshaw came to Fish had Line too Wing got 2 Washed the Wool https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/327f4522200df9b3b0c46b6271085903.pdf 4aa58e4e0df5cc1c53a37e5b4a11e47d PDF Text Text � Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. {page one} James Cameron Island 26th of June very fine and warm moved the Barn Door working at the house rained tonight 27th thunder and lightning rained hard fishing last night got 7 fish 28th fine working at the house a big north west Wind took the roof of the barn made a Smash in the Sugar Bush a very big Wind took the big black cherry tree Down an oak tree in the Grove the 2 cherries choke and English a big Smash and the Sugar Bush Leander crofsed clearing around the barn got a crow went through the bush a big smash of trees the 3 of them went to Lewis's got 2 Black cats fishing tonight got 8 fish rained heavy tonight 29th fine Fernandez went to sell his fish took 8 Doz of eggs bought 11 lb sugar nutmeg received a letter from Maxville the marriage of Mary Lizzie Burton to Alexander Steel St Peter St Paul day {page two} James Cameron Island 30th of June 1900 very Windy West rain put the plow through the potatoes back at the Barn putting in the frames for the kitchen part on the south and east end this is the last day of June very cool Mary Lizzie Burton married to Mr Alexander Steele on the 27th day of June 1900 1st of July Dominion Day fine cool West Wind John H here Sissy and her mother went to see Adelaide took the ladder to be put in the mill on the 2nd and registered 2nd fine rain some put the plow through the potatoes and corn and Lewis for potatoes1/2 bushel on Sunday 3rd rained very unwell Fernandez went to Cornwall Stanley and Leander fixing the door at the north side of the house heard the Spartan was aground Chaffy pic nic on 2nd https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/c8fdb1013125afdbbafbd2aa6db3b4ad.pdf c2ecad4edb212bef72984bccab414fb8 PDF Text Text � Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. {page one} James Cameron Island 4 of July 1900 American Independence a very fine day clabording the north side of the kitchen a man from Swan's yacht came for some pepper and salt and 2 eggs did not charge for so smaller thing as this Fernandez came had a pair of boots for Sissy a lot of people on Hopkins Point Rod Cameron buried yesterday the 3rd of July at Salem Church Ed Renshaw here with the scow for to take the Mare across a crew of drunken fellows in a boat from Hopkins Point went Down the channel 5th Our John's B Day Uncle John 1803 a fine day Stanley hoeing the potatoes East Wind few drops of rain Leander crofsed a letter from John Cameron of Kansas from Cornwall 6th rain thunder E Wind Leander took 2 tubs of Butter to Jo Douquett's one 30 a dollar fifty 20 Doz of Eggs {page two} James Cameron Island July 7th 1900 fine Windy drew the logs to the bank hoeing potatoes went to the head of the island Drew the Oaks out of the river went to Jo Douquetts with 2 tubs of butter one 30 and the other 50 lb and 20 Doz of Eggs 8 Windy Leander to church Made the end of the pig pen 9th taking the potatoes out of the cellar Amiot here left his box of tools as the Wind was high 10th fine Amiot came for his box of tools Unfortunate Day Ionia and I fishing got 30 fish Leander went to Lancaster bought locks and other things nails for the door 1/2 pint of Grog Stanley putting Paris Green on the potato bugs Bad Rats playing the Devil with the chickens 11th rained fine Moses Lemay here for potatoes peas and butter heavy heavy rain high Wind heavy thunder sharp Lightning https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/c05943b1547c47ac21681e81b079c866.pdf ec456d8aeed0b08a4196b76a46270604 PDF Text Text � Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. {page one} got Tommy Monter's picture on 1900 14th James Cameron Island 12th of July Orange Man's day fine high Wind finished the laying of the floor in the west and wrote a letter to Dr Landon got the cherry and Ash and a Butternut drew them to the bank Leander crofsed got back at 1/2 past 2 Windy 13th fine fixing their logs together to go to the Lancaster mail Wind kind of high I went to the head of the Island rained some Fernandez crofsed got a tow from Swan's yacht from the Bay 14th fine day went with the logs to Lancaster mill Leander painting the north side of the house Leander to Summertown putting the wool in bags Minnie came sugar from Haggerty's took Ash Joys from Lancaster 15th fine rain Leander went tonight Church heard George Nicholson lost 80 Dollars in Ottawa St Swithin's day {page two} James Cameron Island 16th of July 1900 fine Uncle Bill and George Creamer here rained hard day and night very very high Wind and awful heavy rain and thunder and lightning blue Down more trees in the bush mowed a little in the Grove the Wind breaking the corn knocked Down the lane fence awful heavy Down Pores 17th fine rained heavy thunder and lightning Windy Dug some at the kitchen Cellar putting in the beams after taking the others out Stanley fixing the fence the Wind put Down a lot of boards passed Down got 1/2 Doz of them John Tyo's Barn on the point beginning to show plain 18th Windy a large vessel went up Hamilton West Down looking for gold button Leander crofsed to 10 lb of sugar and a box of potato bug poison working at the house https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/5d782d2d3cafd7ec1406fce6cb41667b.pdf 46def686ef2904154036e5869f4be6d4 PDF Text Text � Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. James Cameron Island 19th of July 1900 Fernandez Birth day Fine Windy went to Lancaster for the lumber mowed the front of the house Lilly Renshaw here went for berries and fishing very fine day Leander and Stanley crofsed to meet Fernandez with the lumber taking over 3 loads to day from Fraser's Point Fernandez took them from Lancaster in a waggon to Point Lovat 20th fine very hot today took 2 loads across to day of lumber awful hot sun about 2 o clock made a few drops of rain East Wind and a big shower Thunder Mr Genie came brought me some Balsam gave him a bag of potatoes some bottles stopt to night fixing the {illegible} Sears and boy Napoleon Hence {illegible} for the 21st of the month of July go to the Brown blue and yellow cover copy https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/18c34d4c0c4367936d2f7b0b5c9e96c2.pdf e5eb048050a846f8d9ec4c88f75748d9 PDF Text Text � Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. James Cameron Island 21st of July 1900 went to the Upper Point fine Windy boarding on the inside of the house Leander to Jo Douquett's 1 Tub of butter and 20 Doz of Eggs Fernandez crofsed took pork received a letter from John Cameron from St Agate Terabone 22nd fine day Leander to church a preaching to night at Hamilton's Island by the Reverend Mr Mathieson Fernandez crossed coming back found a chair on the water St Magdalen day 23rd an awful hot day Stanley Livinia and Minnie went to Dundee bought snaithe sythe and rake 2 butter tubs mowing in the upper field Fernandez to Summerstown mowed some in the Grove Richard for butter a German girl here for a dish for the gardeners to make coffee gave Ionia 25 cents a granddaughter of Mr Webster's here got 2 lb of butter not very well 24th a very fine day made coils in the upper field Moses Lemay getting married today to Mifs Dischambeau and they have a very fine warm day putting in hay for the first cutting weeds for the pigs mowing in the upper field and in the Grove put in 5 loads for the first rain all night thunder lightning this evening Fernandez crofsed 25th raining St James day Gordon here for his clothes trowling boys working at the house 26th St Anns day Ionia and I to Lewis's got the inch augur went fishing got 33 fish perch Pike and rock bass a very hot day East Wind and North Wind turning hay in the upper field and in the Grove made about 40 coils Fernandez went for the papers https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/9b592ea504d0109a04e78bde3d6bf788.pdf d3d6c732e6e3d3ca3b8640ac1fd065ab PDF Text Text � Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. {page one} James Cameron Island 27th of July 1900 St Joseph of Ari-- a very fine day mowing in the upper field and the lower Point working at the Cellar Door Stones salted the cattle with fine salt killed 2 roosters wrote a letter to Uneta Remedy Co Toronto Sissy and Minnie to Summerstown took home the umbrella from Randolph's put in 2 loads of hay from the upper field made and gathered 20 coils Leander crofsed to the social at Chisholm cranes are stocking as they always do this time of year training their young another flock of chickens 28th very fine very warm W Wind new beans Gathering hay mowing in the Grove some choke cherries turning Gathering some on the lower Point put in loads Fernandez crofsed 29th very fine 3 of them went to the {illegible} to John Morris's rain tonight thunder and lightning 30th fine Mr Genie came had a 1 lb of tea mowing the Grove and around the house and barn Fernandez and Genie fishing tonight got 13 eel put 5 bushels of wheat in the bags and bushels of corn Genie fixing {illegible} on his hooks in The Granery new potatoes Moses Lemay here for old potatoes got bushels 31st Fine Windy mowing Leander went to Fort Covington to mill mowing below the corn last day of July bought snaith and scythe 1st of August Lamas day fine mowing south side of river mowing at the lower point and weeds at the ash tree went to fish at Pitt Point got 7 Leander crofsed Gathering making coils {page two} James Cameron Island 2nd of August 1900 Minnie's Birth day fine day W Wind mowing back of the old Garden mowing on the lower Point Gathering and making coils in the Grove Genie fixing his fish got some Wire and Rope from him began to rain Cornelius here got 3 lb of butter on credit to pay Saturday or never 3rd fine put in 2 loads in the North End of the stable Loft mowing on Lower Point dull Mr Genie went to Lancaster for salt trimmed the oak that fell with the Wind at the pile of wood black birds playing the Devil with the peas and wheat and oats beans plenty cherries near ripe hay not dry enough to put in raining every day fisherman Gero for butter 25 cents got salt sugar high wines took from Lancaster but the high Wines in my Balsam gum bottle Fernandez crofsed for mail 3 girls for Eggs 3 Doz 4th very fine Harvest day Gathering and putting in 5 loads salted the cattle Ionia and I to fish got 37 fish 3 for eggs got 3 Doz got a rat in the Trap Genie went off these campers got 4 chickens Leander to Douquetts 12 Doz of eggs one tub of butter Fernandez crossed that's 8 tubs sold 5th fine rained tonight thunder and lightning Fernandez came 6th Randolph's Birth Day the Duke of Edinburgh Birth Day a Fortunate Day pulled Down some of the logs of the barn on the north side saw the 2 plates Stanley did mowing back of the old Garden Fernandez to Lancaster began the new potatoes back of the barn and they are good and large the old ones near done some yet heavy rain thunder and lightning took a bad fainting turn tonight https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/73d4a1c4c17d157aa188b6cc72b9ceb3.pdf a9931cdf7afdcbd5b965603bc8c3a641 PDF Text Text � Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. {page one} James Cameron Island 7th of August 1900 a Fortunate Day rained all last night raining today turned fine about 11 o clock East Wind began rained hard Mr Genie came had huckleberries sugar tea Cornelius for oil 2 of the boys crofsed Fernandez stopped all night or working at Jo 's or Renshaw's brought a sythe with him big storms Winds thunder lightning hail bad weather for harvesting buildings blown Down 8th fine rained Wind Mr Genie fishing perch gave him a loaf and butter Stanley slept in the new house to night Leander and Minnie crofsed to Summerstown sent the letter to Uneta company it will go tomorrow night W Wind Mr Genie went off very very warm today mowing in the flat first crop of hay there trimming some at the cherry trees tonight is the meeting at the manse in respect for Rev Mr Mathieson some old potatoes yet lots of cucumbers and beans black birds bad on the Grain and corn on this day of the month David Fraser Departed a year ago today spreading and opening out the coils rain tonight 10th raining this morning Windy fine fixed 2 new fishing lines with rods Sinker and hooks my watch is taking a turn to stop rained a few drops tonight Leander to Stanley Island tonight came about 10 minutes past 12 o clock spreading the coils and making coils mowing in the flat took the old potatoes out of the Bun {page two} James Cameron Island August 11th 1900 fine Windy morning West kind of smoky or Foggy began mowing the wheat cleaning my Bun and putting a bow and Stern piece in today Thunder cloudy began raining made coils in the flat mowed the wheat up to the dead Butternut Tree would finish cutting only had to coil the hay the Ladysmith a Pleasure Trip Down the river North Wind tonight Fernandez came to night took home the sythe a piece of the wheat to be cut yet 12th fine day as we don't get many of them East Wind cloudy to the Southwest Leander tonight Church Fernandez off to work blackbirds tearing away at the grain 13th E Wind fine cloudy to the West commenced fine hay back at the Big Stone Heap the hay in the flat and back of the old garden and in the old Garden commenced again to rain finished the stack rain rained all night our yard is a bad mess pig pens too so much rain 14th raining study Leander went to Cornwall with the wool about pounds 11 chickens yesterday brought 2 kinds of yarn grey and white 6 lb each 2 kinds of cloth 1 lb of soda rained hard tonight Mr Hollister and son here for fish worm as they are capped on Alexis Island fixing my boat Stanley letting the water run out of the cellar of the new house 15th fine day cutting the rest of the wheat turning the wheat began cutting the oats at the ash tree Fernandez came a big vessel went up one tub of butter to Jo Douquetts and 20 Doz of Eggs Indians for butter 25 cents 9 tub sold now https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/676ba9db319520ab0edf9627f0812053.pdf 402f50dd287c81e6e5c315e539e4e695 PDF Text Text � Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. {page one} James Cameron Island 16th of August 1900 Fine Day putting the Wheat in stack Mr Hollister and Augusta Hence here to Dinner Left 50 cents Treated me to a Drop of Good Stuff Hot sun Fernandez crofsed very warm Working some at my Boat Ionia and her Mother went to Lisores finished the East Stack of Wheat 17th East Wind Began to other stack of Wheat very Fine Day Fernandez came Finished the stack of Wheat 2 stacks of Wheat cutting the oats at my Boat some 18th very Fine Day put 2 Loads of Hay in From the Lower Point coiling the Oats Working at my Boat Lady-Smith a Trip Down the River made 130 coils of Oats Ionia and Minnie Fishing got 33 Perch Leander to Jo Douquetts with a Tub of Butter and 8 Doz of Eggs Fernandez crofsed for the Mail some Drops of Rain 19th Bismarck's Birth Day 1870 Leander to church John H here 2 Ladies and 2 Gentlemen here Mr Armstrong and Mr Barnhart Got 50 cents worth of Butter E Wind very fine Day 20th a very Fine Day E Wind Mr Barnhart came with the Butter Plate Miss Tassie Smith along with him They having a Pic Nic on the south side of the Island Began a Stack of oats put 9 Loads in it to Day not Finished to Day Fernandez Mowing Back of the Garden 21st E Wind a very Fine Day put 2 More Loads in the stack thats 10 Good Loads in the this stack cut the oas above the Corn cut some Marsh hay for topping of the stacks turned my Boat shot a Hawk Fernandez to Summerstown 22nd Fine Made a stack of oats 5 Loads in it Sissy Minnie to Summerstown 8 Doz of Eggs Mr Barnhart and Mr Armstrong here Bought 3 lb of Butter 2 Loaves of Bread and 1 Doz and 4 Eggs 90 cents Bought Sugar 50 Tax 5 Seen Miss Murhison {page two} James Cameron Island 23rd of August 1900 a very Fine Day cut the Pease cutting Marsh Hay in the Front Marsh Tacking Tin on My Boat Fernandez went for the Mail gave the Last of the Old Potatoes to the Pigs Greased the Waggon 24th St Bartholome Day very Warm Mowing and making coils in the Front Marsh Fernande came this Morning New Moon comes in this Evening I have a Bad Pain in my Left Breast Leander crofsed 25 very Fine Day very very Warm cutting and Making coils in the Front Marsh over coils Made now George and Mr Slocum here George and Fernandez went Fishing got a Lot of Perch Mr Slocum and I Trading in a variety of curious stone and old Indian curiositys axes of stone and other odd things Gave Me 2 Dollars for them I Gave them to Him more cheaper as he is a Friend of Mrs Brodys very very sultry Thunder some this Evening a Rain cloud Passed I think the Lucias came to Fish as I heard their Dog Barking on the Kit Kit Island my Breast very Painful Lots of Boats going to Day Mosquitoes Bad some odd Shots at Ducks Before the Time corn Good 26th very Fine very very warm I think yesterday was awful hot Cornelius and Peter and Barnharts Boy here Willie Rose here 2 Boys on the Pitt Point got 2 lb of Butter Willie Rose came From Dundee going to Lancaster 27th very Warm Rained a Few Drops Mr Barnhart For Butter and a Lot of Ladies and another Gentleman with them from Montreal cutting the oats in the Back Place Set out a Line Put my Boat in the Water Mr Genie came had a Rat Trap 1 lb of Tea https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/217a99a5aabe14981754b35e7bd5fc26.pdf 29083644b1bbfbac7bc702199c719db1 PDF Text Text � Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. {page one} James Cameron Island 28th of August 1900 Foggy East Wind cleared off Taking in the Front Marsh hay Made a stack Behind the Barn Mr Genie went off to night Got some Minnie hooks from him Fernandez cutting the oats in the Flat at the Low West Piece Leander crofsed Fernandez crofsed Mr and Misses Armstrong to 5 lb of Butter 1 1/2 Doz of corn Got 2 sturgeon this Morning Salted the cattle Livinia Bad with the Toothache Gusty Hence for Butte for Lamour of N York 1 Tumbler full 25 cents paid 29th very Fine Made a Stack of Oats and a stack of the New Oats and the Pease in the <s>of the</s> Bottom of the New Oats I went to the West end of the Island Mr and Mrs John Cameron of Kansas arrived and Jimima From Cornwall very Fine Weather 30th very Fine very hot Fishing some Lucias for Butter 3 others for Butter and Eggs Made the West stack of oats Jimmina WEnt off Mrs Cameron and Fernandez put her to the Boat in Summerstown my Pain in my Breast very soar Fishing Mrs and Mr Cameron Brought a Basket of Peaches 31st East Wind cool Stanley Went to Help Eddy Renshaw with his oats John Cameron of Kansas Made the Stairs some Fishing 1st of September St Giles Day East Wind very warm John Cameron Working at the stairs Finished it to the Top the Girls and Mrs Cameron Fishing a Fine Jolly Piece she is always in good cheer Mr Genie came Brought <s>strikethrough for a line</s> Fernandez to Summerstown First Day Shooting Begins 2nd very Fine and Warm The Drudge Boat stopt at the Pier to Day {page two} James Cameron Island 3rd of Sept 1900 Dan's Birth Day 1846 very Fine Day some Windy John Cameron Fixing the Kitchen Door Mr Hollister and Mr Lyon here Took Dinner had some Good stuff turned very Windy some Thunder Rained some sung some very nice songs to night Mrs and Cameron and Mifs Jessie McDonald Stanley and Fernandez Mowing in Front Marsh one of the White Ducks Mifsing Jefsie Minnie Leander Mrs Cameron all went to church Mr Genie here went off very warm 4th D.C.F. Birth Day --------- Fernandez to Cornwall Jefsie went off Leander crofsed to Hamiltons Wharf with them John Cameron Working at the Building 5th John Angus Birth Day Fine Day My Niece my nephew and Fernandez Started for Cornwall took the Granada at Summerstown Captain Smallman stopt at St Regis arrived at my neice Mr Alexander Halls Residence Seen them all Jessie Reuben Dan and Edwin and Mr and Mrs Hall had a Jovial Good Time Seen Allen Cameron Chief of Police an old Respected Friend John Treated and Bought a Bottle Travelling a Lot in the Eclectrick cars went to see the Railwood Bridge not Quite Finished yet Stanley went to Help Ed Renshaws with his oats 6th very fine Day For the Begginning of the Fair in Cornwall we went to Gillis the Barbers to Get Shaved and then went to Thomas Lafleur the Leading Photographer of Cornwall sat for My Likenefs went all through the Park Looking at all the variety of things some Trotting Red Dan McDonald won the Race a small Shower of Rain John Bought me a splendid Pair of Spectacles 3 Dollars Mr Hall not very well https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/5671abef0f44812d869c76e0d85abed6.pdf ca320804108b360995a546c7e2f4d13c PDF Text Text � Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. {page one} James Cameron Island 7th of Sept 1900 East Wind very high Leander went to Mill with Wheat Bought 2 Tubs Fine Day for the Fair in Cornwall to Day all of us from Mr Halls went to the Fair Good Races to Day and a variety of very good vegtables and all other articles Poultry cattle Farming implements all things Looked splendid the Races were Good Dan McDonald got the Best of the Races I have had a Glorious Time in Cornwall along with my nephews and Neices and all other convenience any one could desire 8th very Fine Foggy this Morning Built a Stack of Marsh Hay and put a Lot of Hay on the Last year stack Mowing in Back Marsh Fernandez to <s>Lancaster</s> Cornwall a pair of Boots for Ionia got Ready in Cornwall to come Down on the Grenada John and I went to the Likenefs Man and got a sample of myself John Paid for all even when I went to pay Captain Smallman he told me it was already Paid seen Mr Prims on the Boat Seen Mr Long in St Regis Stopt at Stanley Island as Livinia and Minnie was there Sissy had 20 Doz of Eggs crofsed to Summerstown got the Mail called to see Mrs Hamilton and as John and I were Talking that Dizzinefs came on me But it was not very Bad took supper there and Gave me a Glass of very good stuff got the Direction of Private Thomas Moncure 7316 No 4 /by Scoggs Bottom Camp Aldershot England got Home 9th Sunday Leander to church Fine E Wind George and Ann and 2 children came John H here Fernandez to night church 10th Fine E Wind Cutting Marsh hay Front Marsh cut some cornstalks Ed Renshaw here George and Ionia Fishing Got a Potato Masher {page two} James Cameron Island 11th of September 1900 Raining Fernandez crofsed for to go to Alexandria tomorrow Leander crofsed heard one of the Adams Departed up the Front Mr Curry Poorly 12th The Great Conservative Meeting at Alexandria to Day Fernandez went Rained in the Morning Took in some corn Husking to night George here cool high Wind Got a Sturgeon 13th Fine Day George went off got a Sturgeon cutting cornstalks taking in corn Husking Lots of Boats going to Day Making coils in the Front Marsh Leander to Jo Douquetts with a Tub of Butter and 8 Doz of Eggs husking corn to night 14th Fine Day Windy Fernandez went to Lancaster with part of the Mill to get Fixed Lucias for corn for their Ducks or Decoy Decoy Live Ducks 15 cents got Tar paper and some Boards for the Floor 15th Fine Day Making a stack of Marsh hay out of the Front and Back Marsh at the East End of the stable Fernandez clabording the Front of the Kitchen George came East Wind Last Quarter of the Moon Rained to night Thunder and Lightning to night Fernandez to Summerstown stopt all night 16th some Rain Leander to church Fine George and Annie and the children went off Windy not very Well Lucias for Potatoes 15 cents 17th St Lamberts Day Fine some Wind Adelaide Minnie and Eddy came stopt to night a Heavy Blow of of a Gust or 2 of East or North Wind taken in corn to husk cutting some stalks went around the Lower Point Working some at the House a Lot of Boats a Going to Day Rained some to night Ed Grinding his scythe not very well 18th Fine Eddy and Stanley went to Mow Marsh Hay Adelaide Minie stopt an Indian for Butter Fernandez crofsed 19th a very Fine Day Minnie went home Lucias for Butter Ionia and I Fishing Sissy went to Stop for a Day or 2 with Adeliade 1 lb of Tea https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/cf49897c789e86c58f97df146655b169.pdf 8ee3d823affa746d8d9243c13ad8b0e4 PDF Text Text � Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. {page one} James Cameron Island September 20th 1900 Raining to Day Working over in the Building took in this Evening 6 Baskets of corn to husk to night oat nuts Falling Working at the House on the PP 21st Black Friday St Matthews Day Rained hard this Morning heavy Thunder sharp Lightning Turned Fine Frank Laplante Took out the 2 Packages From the Station Fernandez over took them home 22nd Fine Working at the House Last Day of Summer 23rd Fine Day First Day of Autumn or Fall Begins Fine Day Eddy and Stanley came Leander and Eddy went to Christee's Adelaide Lilly and Sissy came Received 3 head Dresses 1 Suit pair of Pants 1 White vest 1 Rug Purse Silver silver sh{illegible} Hook Knife silver corkscrews Box of Shaving soap Stanley went up with Eddy to Build a Stack Tomorrow Sisy took home the Mail George Semows or Derushie's Sister Buried to Day Fernandez crofsed to night 24th Hebrew New Year Fine Working at the Thrashing Mill Tying the Cornstalks Made Strings of Rope and standing it up cutting stalks Taking in corn to Husk to night Wrote a Leeter to send to Dan 25th East Wind Fine Took up the Early Markets 16 Bushels put them in the cellar of the new house put the cornstalks in the Stable Loft whats cut of them an Indian for Butter Finished husking and Tracing the corn the Tall Kansas Corn is not cut yet Shelling Beans Cows Let for spells in the upper Field Shot a Plover got 2 Rats in the Cordwood Bay Washing to Day Maxville Fair Excursion on the New Railroad to Ottawa Stanley came from Renshaws {page two} James Cameron Island 26 of Sept 1900 a very Fine Day Thunder Few Drops of Rain very hot sun at the other Kind of Potatoes Big Markets put in the cellar of the New house 11 1/2 Bushels to Day Brok the Harrow Whippletree the Lady-Smith Began going Down at night First Trip Heard that Napoleon Hence got Married to Day Took home about 40 Bricks to night Leander crofsed Fernandez crofsed Lightning and Thunder to night old Bricks where they got them I Don't know 27th Fine Day at the Potatoes the Burbanks Below East of the House Shelling Beans not vey well to Day 28th some Drops of Rain Turned Fine East Wind Finished the Peice Below the all But to Harrow them put 76 of the Burbanks in the cellar now Taking up the Potatoes at the Maple Trees on the West side Fernandez to Lancaster <s>{line of strikethrough}</s> for Potatoes 1/2 Bushel 20 cents Keeping the small Potatoes apart for the Pigs 29th St Michaelmass Taking Potatoes Back of the Barn took up about 13 Bushels to Day say about 110 Bushels in now Raining hard to Day Salted the cattle a Lot of Shooting to Day East Wind the Harrowing is to be Done and the East side at the Maple Trees so there will be some More Potatoes to Be Ploughed) 30th Fine Leander to night Church Fernandez crofsed a very Fine night Last Day of the Month Heard Adelaide had a young Son Randolph came Home From New York on Saturday the 29th (29th a Batch of 10 chickens) https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/70dfee4b222b1e86a1ff06e47db272b2.pdf c0042498620e751a409c931f79bf87a2 PDF Text Text � Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. {page one} James Cameron Island 1st of October 1900 Ionia's Birth Day 1883 Fine Day this Morning very Foggy cleared off East Wind got 2 Rats 1 in the Bay and 1 in the Boathouse Tying the corn stalks 1st Quarter of the Moon this Afternoon about 4 o clock Stanley and Fernandez went to Lancaster for clabboards and Scantling took 2 Boats 2nd East Wind very Foggy this Morning Clabbording the East End of the Kitchen Stanley Drawing Stones from around the house to the Bank the 2 Livinias went to see Adelaide to Renshaws took 20 Doz of Eggs a very Fine Day Lucies for Butter 2 Men has a Live set out here Dan Spink here going to Jo Lemays with Sturgeon him and Leander got 5 Dollars for them Fernandez crossed a Letter Minnie 3rd a Fine Day clabboarding Boiling Potatoes for the Pigs an Indian for Butter Pealing apples and Stringing them Drawing Stones from around the house Planted Grape seed up in the Bay at the Root of the ugly Elm at the Ditch a very Fine set the Line caught Minnows Set 4 Traps in the Boat house for Rats as they making Free with corn Fernandez crofsed to night Received a Letter From John Cameron Junction City Kansaa With 2 Dollars in it to pay for the carriage of the Potatoes that I am going to send him Yum Kipper Day 4th a very Large EEl But a very small Scargo got a Rat Finished the clabbording of the Kitchen Boiling Potatoes for the Squal-Meats a very Fine Day Fernandez to Lancaster I sent for RRR 25 cents Ionia went to see Adelaide at Renshaws {page two} James Cameron Island 5th of October 1900 Fine Day Rain some Thunder this Morning Boiling Potatoes for the Pigs Working at the House Put 2 Loads of cornstalks in the north end of the stable Loft Thunder this afternoon wrote a Letter to John Cameron Junction City Kansas U.S.A Killed 2 Roosters Heavy Thunder and Lightning heavy Rain to night high East wind Fernandez did not crofs with the Letter too Windy 6th E Wind Rain a Frew Drops Working at the House Pealing apples and Stringing them put in the 2 Rams to night Fernandez crofsed for the Mail took the Letter But it wont Leave till Monday Lady Smith Went up and then went Down Took a Fine sack of Salt home 7th Fine Day West Wind Leander to night church Gathered Butternuts Rained hard to night Fernandez acrofs to night 8th Raining to day took Brick over to the house all 3 Working at the house got a Rat in the Boathouse churning Succoth) 9th Fine East Wind Seen 27 Widl Geese Lots of Ducks Flying Fixing up the Thrashing Mill Putting out Manure with the Canoe Wrote 2 Letters to Day 1 to the Glengarrian with 1 Dollar in it The other to Publishers Pet and Animals 44 Gotwalk Bldg. Springfield Ohio, U.S.A. 50 cents Killed 2 Chickens put Manure in upper Field Fernandez crofsed with the Letters gave him Money to pay for Them and registered the one for Ohio Bought Kerosene oil 10th H A Birth Day Fine Cool Fixing the Mill Making a Blind out on the Shoal Stanley putting out Manure Took the Pumpkins out of the cornfield took up all out of the Garden put the Pigs in the Garden Eddy here for the Gun St Dennis Day took 10 Doz of Eggs to Douquetts https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/f153c740ac6a71b24c1b539b0aec7425.pdf 75a641e9e0b5bdacb3854b4203101e7f PDF Text Text � Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. {page one} James Cameron Island 11th of October 1900 Fine Day Painting the West End of the House got a Rat in the Bay went to the Head of the Island Salted the cows Boiling Feed for the Pigs Leander not well Fernandez crossed Stanley putting out Manure on the corn Ground Brought the Mail and Envelope From the Star 12th Fine Day Stanley putting out Manure got a Rat in the Bay Working some at the House Fernandez went to Cornwall Lucias for Potatoes 1/2 Bushel a Light on the Buoy at Squaw Island the Grit Boats must have put it there Making Blinds in the House to night Brought my Potograph From Cornwall 5 of Them 13th very Fine putting out Manure on the Corn Piece Fixing ceder Brush out in the Blinds on the shoal Leander crofsed with a Tub of Butter and 12 Doz of Eggs 1 lb of Soda 5 14th Sissy Ionia and Stanley went to Georges Dundee Ed Renshaw here They shot a Quere Kind of a Duck came home to night 15th very Foggy smoky this Morning Big Shooting this morning the Drudge came this afternoon Went for the Mare as we want her for the Thrashing Mill Brought a Lot of Brick in the scow Sent off 2 Photograpsh 1 to Helen and 1 to Dan to go off tommorow Fernandez crofsed 3 Indians called here to Day got 1 lb of Butter Going of From the Shore they stole the Hooks of my Lines and and stole a Big Tennet I had Full of Water at the Shore Got about 14 Feet of a Belt From Uncle Bill Eddy here to night 16th My Glengarrian up up to Day paid it on the 9th Windy Rained cool got 6 Ducks Drew sand for chimney ice to night First ice here {page two} James Cameron Island 7th October 1900 Fine cool cut the cornstalk took in the corn Husked it the Cameron Corn From Kansas Ploughing the Potato Ground East Working at the Kitchen chimney Windy to night 18th St Luke's Day and Thanksgiving Day Fine a small Shower of Rain a Blust of North Wind a Rainbow with it Ed Renshaw after Leander to go to Douquetts Hunters I suppose Stanley at the Potatoes at the Maple Tree on the East side 3 Hunting Men here to night From Cornwall La Petite Leblau Shimerets stopt to night Gave me 1.50 Treated me to a Drop of Good stuff had 2 Boats Fernandez crofsed got the Mail Windy 19th Windy in the Morning Fine Day Leander and Mr Douglas came went out to the Blind to get his Decoys Leander came up From Rofs Island For Mr Douglas outfit to camp on Ross's Island the Kitchen chimney Finished the Brickwork Done Fernandez crofsed took his Gun and Blinds and Poles took up the rest of the Potatoes at the East Maple Trees 20th Fine Boiling Feed for the Pigs Stanley Finished Ploughing the East Peice of Potatoes Ploughing the Piece Back of the Barn Fernandez came and went off Lucias for Potatoes 1/2 Bushel 2 Men here from Rofs's Island for hay for to make Bedding got a Rat thats about 14 we got now cut a Lump of Carlo's Toe as he is Lame with it Fernandez took home the Mail 21st Fine Day Dan Spink and John H here Leander came a Big Lofs to Mr Douglas his things in the Tent stolen while they were away Leander to church to night Fernandez crossed https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/99a3a0e37e3734f20284d58bea019c4d.pdf 64c5c805c9f4b65c5433a6db77e56c9a PDF Text Text � Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. {page one} James Cameron Island 22nd of October 1900 Fine took the coils of Marsh hay up to the stacks Ploughing the Potato Ground back of the Barn put marsh hay on the Stacks as the Hens is spoiling them Tommy Rose and Arthur here for 1 Dollars worth of Butter Fernandez went to Lancaster Salted the cattle got a Rat in the Bay Shells Speeching in Lancaster to night 23rd Livinia (Sissy) Birth Day Fine very warm in the Forenoon Rained in Afternoon Lewis Hence here in the Boathouse Fishing Livinia making soap out of Gillets Lye for the First time Fernandez Back from Lancaster over to Summerstown on the Tramp all the time a Lot of Shooting to Day Stanley commenced Ploughing on the Lower Point East of the Big Apple Tree I cut the Broken Limb of the apple tree Found a Indian Hatchet or axe Lot of crockery Rained hard to night got a Letter from Minnie in Chestervill 24th Our Hugh's Birth Day Fine Day Stanley Ploughing got 2 Rats in the Bay Fixed the Hard Soap cut it in squares to Day a good Lot of it Mr Jo Lemay and Frank here Bought 7 lb of Butter 1 Bushel of Potatoes Rained a Few Drops Fernandez crofsed this Evening 25th St Crispin's Day all Shoemakers Day My Birth Day 1825 75 years old to Day Fine East Wind Gordon here took away his Trunk Gave him a Pair of Mits Stanley Ploughing Heard of Roderick Camerons Death he was a Williamstown Boy LIke Myself 26th Fine Day Stanley and Sissy to Mill took 6 Bushels of Wheat Bought Cottonade 33 yards Cotton oil 60 cents Balsam 25 Matches 15 Burner 15 Globes chimney Boots 36 1/2 lb of Butter Mr Kelly Departed Mr Genie here 3 Tubs {page two} James Cameron Island 27th of October 1900 Rained Last night East Wind Mr Genie here at his Slabs and Boat Leander came from Douquetts Sold a Tub of Butter to The Lucias 6 Dollars Potatos Stanley Ploughing Fixing Hog Feed got 2 Rats to Day Fernandez went to Cornwall to Mr Pringle's Meeting Sent For Dr Hall's Rheumatic Cure 50 cents 28th St Simon and St Judes Day very Fogy and Smoky Genie Fishing Lady Smith Stopt in Summerstown with the Fog Stanley went to Dundee For George Rained some to night 29th Fine Day Lots of Shooting Fernandez went to Lancaster Sent for a Botle of Essense of Peppermint 10 Ed Renshaw here Stanley came had Sugar 20 lb Preserving Pan Outing Mr Genie went off got a Rat thats 21 now 30th East Wind cool Eddy here hunting Wrote the Directions on Pastboard John Cameron Junction City Kansas USA they are going Tommorow I'll Give them 5 Dollars so to make sure going to Bring corn not shelled for the Pigs Fixing it to night Fixing Fence around stael Back of the Garden Pigs got out Fernandez to Summerstown to night sent for 2 spools of White got a viol of Peppermint 10 cents 31st E Wind Halloeen or Holy Eve The night of the Fairies Nomination in Alexandria Fernando Went Leander and Stanley Went to Fort Covington with 6 Bags of Corn to Grind for Pig Feed Sent a Bag of Potatoes to John Cameron Junction City Kansas gave Leander 5 Dollars to Pay whatever it costs as he sent 2 Dollars to the Duty so he could not tell cracking nuts https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/761ffe8d192c7765c765a2680ba5fd37.pdf f9c61a4164fa539050f18f8ad0b5a345 PDF Text Text � Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. {page one} James Cameron Island 1st of November 1900 All Saints Day The Harvest Month of Death very Fine Day Stanley Ploughing near East of the Ash Tree George came about 12 o Clock Brought a Lot of Good Bags for the Thrashing Working at the Mill Fernandez came and Went off Eddy Renshaw here Feeding Ground Cornmeal to the Pigs Jo Lemay took home the Bag and Pail Bought 10 lb of Butter 2 Dollars Lots of Flies Grasshoppers some Mosquitoes Ducks not Plenty here not very well with Dizzinefs in my Head Fernandez went to Hic Meeting in Williamstown Windy to night 2nd All Soul's Day Fine W Wind Windy Working at the Thrashing Machine all Day got a Rat thats 24 now not very Wet to Day got a Letter From Adelaide got a lb of Tea Did not get Back her Change 3rd very Fine Day Went around the island got a Rat in the Bay thats 25 Commenced to Thrash got 8 Rats under the Wheat Stack Thrashed 15 Bushels to Day Pretty Bad with this Dizzinefs it took me Bad to Day an Indian here Wanting a Load of Wood William Mussel his name did not Get it Fernandez to Summerstown one of my Papers did not come 4th Sunday Fine some Windy George went Home Randolph came got a Rat in the Bay thats 26 I got 5th Guy Fawk's Day Gunpowder Plot Rained Ed Renshaw and Leander went to Point-Muya or Rainy Point for Ducks a Fine Set of Rainbows this Evening Fernandez of a Tramp Fixed my Pants Took a Bad Turn to night 6th Lily Annie Cameron Creamer's Birth Day 1899 This is the Yankees Election Day Stanley Ploughing at the Ash Tree Leander and Eddy came to night had over 40 Ducks {page two} James Cameron Island 7th of November 1900 Helen's Birth Day 1842 Glengarry Election Rained some was ready to go But seen very poor hopes of Putting me acrofs so I had to stop at Home I was very sorry on Charles Craig's account as he told our Boys he would give me a Ride out and I was ready since 5 o clock to go The Grist got in By Boodling in Glengarry Mr Pringle got in in Cornwall Eddy shoting in the Blind 8th Some Rain Stanley Ploughing Eddy in the Blind went to the Pitt Point Went to the Upper Point Heard McKinley got Elected with a Big Majority Randolph and Leander went to Point-Mua for Ducks Eddy Down to change Boats 9th Noth East Wind Prince of Wales Birth Day high Wind snowing First Snow cool Randolph and Leander came Back about 3 o clock Rained Last night got 6 Ducks all wet Hamilton went up this Morning 10th North Windy Cool snow on the Mountains Drew Big Flat Stone for Steps from the Basswood Tree on the south side Randolph and Leander crofsed up to Jos Fernandez crofsed for the Mail Lady Smith Kind of Late coming 11th Fine Leander and Randolph here Early in the Morning John H here Gave me a Small ------ 2 Loons shot to Day gave John H his Socks and Mits 12th Martinmass Day Windy Raining Willie Rose here got 5 lb of Butter 1 Dollar Stanley Working at the outside cellar steps Drew over the Big Flat Stone at the East End of the Kitchen Wild Geese https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/142a48731614fea5542f9ca826b96ef8.pdf fc96f632574f62d78d71f018f4ade120 PDF Text Text � Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. {page one} James Cameron Island 13th of Nov 1900 Froze hard last night Fine East Wind Turned Windy Began to snow about 1/2 past 4 o clock Jo Lemay here Got 4 lb of Butter 90 cents Stanley taking over the Barn Slabs and taken the Flat step stones From this House putting Boards around this house for the Banking and they took them away to Spite me a Stormy night for a While 14th Fine cool West Wind Working over at the Building got Rat and a Leg Fernandez crofsed took 2 Loons Boxed up to send to Montreal to Be stuffed Stanley Fixing a place for the 2 Rams as the calves has their Place Lots of Boats went to Day the Ground covered with snow not much shooting to Day Froze Last or to night 15th Fine Cool got 2 Scottish Americans From Dan Fixing around the House put the Milk in the Pantry out of the cellar West Wind 16th Fine cool W Wind Plastering stables Freezing to Day and to night putting some Straw out of the Barn Salmon River Froze 17th Fine Day E Wind Stanley Plastering Cow Stable Randolph here Eddy here Shot 10 Ducks out in the Blind no Boat out of Salmon River to Day Seen a Crane Wind changed to West this Evening 18th Sunday Leander came Down from Jos hunting with Mr Malby hunting not very good 19th Began taken the things over to the New House Raining snowing Blowing a Blustery ugly time to move got there after Dark which is not a good Omen {page two} James Cameron Island 20 Nov 1900 Rained to night Randolph here shot 5 Ducks Kind of Bad Weather water high 21st on This Day of the Month D McMaster Departed 1846 (Senior) Fine Turned Windy and Rained some Lots of Shooting to Day Went to the Bay got 2 Rast to Day First Baking in the new house Randolph here very windy Stanley working at the cellar Drain an eclipse on the Sun very very windy this afternoon and to night and Rain Randolph stopt to night 22nd Fine Lots of Boats going to Day 2 Big Steamers passed Down The Druges and Scows Left out here to Day Ed Renshaw here he is out with Jo Lally Took a Lot of Traces of corn over to the other House New Moon comes in this Morning St Celisa's Day 23rd Fine Big Wind Last night Went around the Island Found a Bun or Punt Took over the Lime to the other House Measured 10 Bushels of Wheat to go to Mill a Rout about the Satchel they took it out of the Room and hid it on their Mother Water high took a Jar of Randolph to Dundee for oil had Randolphs Boat some Trees and Limbs Down with the Wind 24th Fine cool East Wind Stanley to Mill to Day some cool and Windy to night Fixing irons and Tools in the old House chopping some a Lot of shooting Below to Day a pair of overals Bought 25th St Catherin's Day Stormy E Wind Raining Eddy here 26th Raining Hailing Blowing East Wind Took over the Milk Snowing 27th Fine East Wind Randolph here on the Little Island Eddy here taking over the sticks of the Barn for a pig Pen 2 Boats went up Steam Barge went Down https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/854a5fe3ce879ad2381027afd75d68d8.pdf af96b9e01266e5bfa5fef6dfb8e5ae2e PDF Text Text � Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. {page one} James Cameron Island 28th of November 1900 E Wind cold ice Froze in the Kitchen to night Took over the 2 young Pigs no Boats to Day 1 Boat went up Randolph on the Little Island and here Baking to Day 29th Fine Kind of Foggy musky a Great Lot of Boats went up and Down to Day and a Lot coming up to night churning to Day took over the clock Fixing an outside Door this is St Andrews Day The Festival of the Scotch Fine some Musky Foggy Boys away hunting Eddy Renshaw here one or 2 Boats went Down to Day Stanley Drawing the Stack in the upper Field 2 Loads to Day 1st of December cut some stove Wood Fine E Wind Eddy here Boats a Going a Boat went Down all Lighted up after Dark The Pigeon 2nd First Sunday in Advent Fine Mr Humes and Moses Lemay here John H and Dan Spink Randolph all here 3rd Fine Leander came from Jo Douquetts Killed the White hog to Day Eddy with Himes E Wind Randolph Grinding his axes 4th E Wind Leander Went to Haggartys For Stove Pipes 18 To 1 Bag of Salt 1 lb of Tea Broom 25 Turned Stormy high East Wind Killed the Black Pig cutting the house for the Pipes Broke the coal oil Jar spilt it near all very Windy to night snowed some heard the Mill in Cornwall Burnt Monday kille a Big Tame Duck 5th East Wind Stormy cold took over the Single Stove Killed a Rat yesterday at the Fixing up the Stove Stormy no Boats to Day nor yesterday Lights Last night up 1 Boat up 6th Fine St Nicholas Day Fernandez to Cornwall Leander to Kill Renshaws pigs Lots of Boats went up to Day Lewis and Peter Bosell here yesterday Bought Stanly Boots Sissys Boots and Heels Wrote a Letter did not send it off yet {page two} James Cameron Island 7th of Dec 1900 Fine snow Leander went for Shells Working at the Pantry Stanley Looking after the Cattle not very well 8th Freezing some Stanley Drawing Hay alone Leander after Ducks at the Pantry Randolph here turning Windy and cool on the 6th Hamiltons Light Quit and McLauchlin on the 7th Hills Quit 2 or 3 Days Before them 9th north Wind very cold Freezing hard to night in the House and outside Flowers Froze 10th Leanders Birth Day 1872 Boarding some at the north side west of the Front Door inside stuffed a Lot of newspapers in it Drew some Marsh Hay From the upper Field Drew Straw over to the cellar to shut it up Made a Lot of ice in the Back Bay Fixing the outside cellar Door Banking it going to be Frosty to night 11th Kind of the Fine East Wind Turned Warmer Took over the Bags Sharpened the crofscut Saw a Real Frosty night the Salmon River crofsing with Horses He went to the P.O. But did not Bring my Letteer got the Kansas Journal 12th Fine Smoky Frosty Seen a Mink Track on the shore in the Bay Went to the Little Island north side for Ducks Stanley sawing chopping and splitting stove-wood at the catle too The Pump Broke Blowing snowing Freezing night 13th Snowing till 12 o clock Moderated some Fixing on Boards at the Foot of the stairs churning put the Cat in the cellar Last night Fixing the Pump to night Turned very cold very Frosty West Wind 14th Frosty very cold Boarding the north side Finished it Putting in the Pump Frosty to night not very well 15th Calm Frosty Drew some Wood Leander and Stanley on the Little Island North Drawing the Last of the stack in upper Feild (2nd Took the Ram on the 2nd) https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/9a237cde7e89a236eee9d90ea9750017.pdf a8779fe23ac9062fe94ea95fdb9d02bd PDF Text Text � Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. {page one} James Cameron Island 16th of December 1900 Randolph here had the Mail Gave Him a Letter to put in the PO To John Cameron Kansas Junction City Eddy with Mail too cold Time 17th Frosty Fernandez crofsed to chop took his saw cold Foggy Grinding axes not very well Pigion over at the Barn Froze hard 18th Freezing Foggy East Wind Sent a Letter to Day Sent a Box of Ducks with 12 in it Leander crofsed to Haggartys with them Bought Sugar 50 cents worth and 25 cents worth a Boom 25 Randolph and Fernandez cutting wood for Captain Baker 19th Kind of Soft cleaning the Thrashing Machine Fixed 2 or 3 Shelves Rained some Last night Made a Step for the Thrashing Machine and Rained some to to night 20th Fine Soft snowed some caught 8 or 9 Perch Stanley put out some Manure took over the Sewing Machine Digging the Manure from the outside cellar Door and putting straw under Washing to Day Fernandez here for a Stick of Hicory and took 2 axe handles Last Day of Fall 21st First Day of Winter Foggy a Fine Day Leander Went to Lancaster Crofsed to Fraser Point Bought Tea a Bottle of Strawberry Stuff Crofsed to Renshawas or Summerstown about the Shortest Day of the Year Broke on one of the Marsh Hay stacks at the Barn St Thomas Day New Moon 22nd Fine Day East Wind Stanley chopping Stove Wood Fernandez came had 4 Dull axes to Grind and a crosscut saw to File 23rd Fine Eddy Renshaw here Boys after Ducks Rained some to night 24th Christmas Eve Fine Leander to Summerstown council all over Bought the Stove at Haggartys 1 gallon of coal oil got 2 Letters 1 From Helen and a Dollar in it a Book From Daisy and 2 Ties a Letter From Dan {page two} James Cameron Island 25th of December 1900 Christmas Day West Wind a Little Snow cool Leander to church took the Letter to Put in the PO For Maxville Gave 50 cents to Livinia as her Share Leander came had the small Box with a Lot of Things in it a cap pencils and Leads Matches Wax Medal Belts corkscrews Books Silver case and other things Shot an owl Fernandez crossed to chop with Randolph 26th Fine and Fixing the Stove St Stephen's DAy old Mr Currie Buried to Day Froze some to night Windy seen a Mosquito and a Bee 27th St John the Evangelist The Free Masons Day The Foot square and Rule Teaches many a Fool Silk Satin and Scarlet Teaches many a Harlot Moved the Single Stove and put more pipes to it plastered around the wall Wrote a Letter to Dan to Day and sent it off to night Leander crofsed Gordon Finished his Plank at the Wharf snowed some to night 28th St Innocents Day Fine Kind of soft Stanley Drew 3 Loads of Wood Windy to night 29th our Angus Birth Day cold Windy Fixing shelves in the Buttery Feeding the Sheep near the Bush 30th Last Sunday this Year Fine a Few Flakes of Snow West Wind to night 31st Last Day of the Year a very very Fine Day took over the cook stove to the old House from this House Drew 3 or 4 Loads of Wood Thawing some Fernandez Shot a Duck at the Little Island North Side cattle Hogs and Dogs and hens Ducks all right snowed a Little to night Windy to night and cold 1st of January New Year 1901 Fine Windy Frosty cold Boarding some up Stairs had New Years in Wine Fernandez crofsed to Randolphs to chop Took the articles that Minnie Sent to Adelaide and Lilly 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 UG Transcription Progress Scripto transcription progress Done Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. <div class="mw-parser-output"> {page one} James Cameron Island 23rd of Dec 1899 very Foggy all Day East Wind Leander crofsed Receive a Parcel From Dan and a Parcel From Minnie a Letter From Dan a Package From Douglas & Co of Napanee Egyptian Linament Got a Postal card From a True Blood Scotsman A.D. Webster of Quebec with Greetings Private Sovenier Postal Card 24th Raining E Wind to night wind changed to West Blew very hard to night Froze some Christmas Eve 25th Christmas Day Fine very Windy From the West Few Grains of snow 26th St Stephens Day Fernandez Went to Fort Covington Sent a Letter to Dan Received a Letter from Dan 2 or 3 Words in it Leander crofsed to Summerstown to night Bought a currycomb 12 cents 27th St John the Evangelist The Free Masons Day cool Fine Randolph here Grinding axes Fernandez Bought an axe {page two} James Cameron Island 28th of Dec 1899 St Innocents Day Fine cool W Wind Shot 2 Ducks Burnt some Marsh Drew some Elm sticks out of the Pasture Leander crofsed to night Grinding axes 29th Uncle Angus Camerons Birth Day Fine some Grains of Snow Gladstones Birth Day cutting Elms in the Pasture Shelled about 2 Bushels of corn to night Froze hard to night Windy 30th Frosty Windy Foggy cold Shot a Black Duck 31st Last Day of the year Ice Froze Last night to Christees East Wind 1st of January * 1900 New Years Day got a Letter From Dan concerning the Coat Leander and Fernandez crofsed to Summerstown John H and Dan Spink came Home to Hamiltons Lots of air-holes 2nd Fine West Wind Fernandez crofsed got the Parcel John H and Gordon came Ed Rensha here Fishing EEls got 15 Gave John H a Present of an Overcoat Received a Dollar from JH <ul> <li>1900</li> </ul> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> {page one} James Cameron Island 3 {huge ink blot} 1900 Allens Birth Day Fine Co{huge ink blot} West Wid John H went {huge ink blot} Fernandez wheeled to Dun{huge ink blot} Ed Renshaw him {huge ink blot} hunting in the air-holes {huge ink blot} Letter to Dan 4th Fine {huge ink blot} the Boys wheeled to {huge ink blot} The Bun ice cro{huge ink blot} 5th Fine Moving the {huge ink blot} Mill Fishing EEls {huge ink blot} got 17 Kind of soft {huge ink blot} 6th Ephinay Fine {huge ink blot} Working at the {huge ink blot} Mill cannot get {huge ink blot} the Papers to work went for the Papers got an Large Ear of Corn from John Cameron of Kansas for seed Randolph hear a Holiday Playing hockey i Summerstown {page two} James Cameron Island Jan 8th 1900 Annies Birth Day Fine they came From Summerstown and other side the 3 Boys Skinned a Mink for Dan Spink John H went to Jacks to take Down a Load of Pigs to Lancaster ice cracking and Making Big cracks 9th very Fine Day Sissy crofsed to Summerstown cut the Head of the Pig This is the Week of Prayer Sissy took 5 lb of Sugar from Haggartys Leander crossed Rain and Snow to night 10th Fine cut some stove Wood Doing Little or nothing 11th East Wind High Blowing hard Broke on Marsh hay stack put in some hay put up 3 Papers to send to John Cameron Kansas Stormy to night snowing </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> {page one} James Cameron Island 12th of January 1900 a very Fine Day Doing nothing Seen a cutter crofsing Summerstown Road snowed some Last night West wind 13th Fine Day E Wind put in a Stack of Fine Hay Gordon here Fernandez went for the Mail Sent a Letter and 3 Papers to John Cameron Kansas City Junction 14th Fine E Wind Leander to Night Preaching John H here 15th Fine Day Doing nothing Stanley to Drawing Hay From Francis Island Gordon to Cattanachs 16th Snow Last night Fine Stanley came to night Doing nothing 17t East Wind Frosty 2 of the Boys went to chop for Randolph in Careys Bush 18th Fine Bushing the Road on the South side to Lancaster McPhee's Road East Wind Kind of soft not very well to Day Summerstown Road Bushed on 17th yesterday) Leander came Grinding axes 4 of Them Filed Crofscut saw {page two} James Cameron Island 19th of January 1900 Fine First crofsing with the Horses to Summerstown took 2 Bags of Potatoes to Randolph took a sack of Flour From Haggartys Took a Stick to Lewis to Make Axe-handles Three came a strange Little White Dog with a Short cut Tail cant Tell who he Belongs to Raining to night 20th Raining all Day must spoil the ice a Little Filing Saw Grinding axes put new handle in an axe 21st Fine Bob Summers and Rofse Annan here for EEl skins For John Summers Got 2 Randolph here Scating good Leander crofsed to night church came home 1/2 past 5 in the Morning 22nd very Fine Day Leander and Fernandez went to cut cord for Randolph Fernandez came about 10 o clock to night 23rd Fine Fernandez went to cut for Randolph Eddy Renshaw here Fernandez came to night 24th St Pauls Day Charlie Tuppers Birth Day East Wind Cold and Frosty Went for the Axe-Handles to Lewis's got 2 Fernandez went to chop Got a Letter From Helen </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> {page one} James Cameron Island 25th of January 1900 Robie Burns Birth Day Writing a Letter to Helen Raining one of the calves Died skinned him 26th West Wind cold stormy Leander came From Randolphs Had the Picture of JA Burtons House the Ring Ribbons all all Frosty Windy 27th Fine cool Frosty Randolph with 2 axes to Grind Sent 2 Papers to Daisy and a Letter to Helen it wont go till Monday I Must Write another to her to let her Know I got what she sent as its not in my Letter the Picture 18th Sundy John H came Leander to church 29th Fine cold Frosty Leander & Fernandez went to chop for Randolph Wrote another Letter to Helen Letting her know I got the Picture But Havent sent it off yet 30th Fine Day Cool Turned warm a change in the Wind East Began to snow Stanley put out a Few Loads of Manure on the corn ground Fine Leander came to night Jo Douquett cutting ice 31st Stanley and Leander went to Lancaster to get the Horses shod Sent Letter to P.O Bought cap sugar Tea Jo Mitchell here Potatoes Butter a Frosty night {page two} James Cameron Island 1st of February 1900 The Black Month Frosty Day Randolph here Grinding his axe McArthurs and Grant here for a Dog they Lost crossed from Frasers Point Fernandez came from Jo Douquetts oiling the Harness Stanley a Frosty night Lots of Sundogs on Both Sides of the Sun Like a Rainbow Frosty night to night Windy 2nd Candle-Mafs Day Fine cool and Frosty Stanley oiling Harnefs 2 Boys went to chop with Randolph Broke on a Stack of Marsh Hay 3rd Fine cold and Frosty oiling Harness they say it was 24 Below zero yesterday the choppers came home to night 4th Fine East Wind Snowing some John H and Dan Spink and Gordon here Stanley paid Gordon for the Boots 2 Dollars 5th Randolph Grinding his axe Bad with Toothache Leander went with him to Fort Covington got his Tooth Fixed Leander got his hair cut Wrote a Letter to Eaton For 88 cent worth of Stuff Put a Dollar in the Letter Paid for Postage and Registering of it Fernandez crofsed with it got a Mink yesterday </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> {page one} James Cameron Island 6th of Feb 1900 Fine Day snowed Drew 3 small Jags of Wood Leander went acrofs The social in Williamstown to night Frosty 7 Fine Frost EW Eddy Renshaw Grinding his Axe Leander traded axes with Him Broke on an oat Stack Fernandez went across for Mail got a Letter From the Kansas City Star 8th Gordons Birdh Day 1863 East Wind Raining one of Lewis's Boys here for Butter and Tea took an axe-handle one of ours Doin no Work Had a Breakfast of herring Bought a Dozen wrote a Letter to the Kansas City Star put 25 cents in it did not put it in the Post Office yet Rained hard to night 9th Rained some W Wind Turned Fine water on the ice Fernandez went to cut wood at Careys Ed Renshaw home with our hay fork Jo Viponds Social to night Leander went acrofs {page two} James Cameron Island 10th of Feb 1900 a very Fine Day caught 12 Perch Lots of Pike But done Bite Leander went for the Mail got My Stuff From T Eaton Toronto and 9 cents in Stamps high Water in Dundee Dodds 31 Blauds 10 Extract of Malt 10 Lewis Liver Pills 10 Dead shot 7 1/2 Essence of camphor 10 Stamps 9 cent Postage on this 14 cents comes to 101 1/2 11th Fine E Wind Leander to church at night 12th Fine Day Doing nothing Hollsworth here wanting some Work Ed Renshaw here Indians commenced to Day to go to Tupper Island for Wood 2 Teams and 2 on scates 2 of our Boys went to Dundee Heard a Man was caught with high Water at Bombay and Lost his Horse caught some Pike 13th Raining one of Lewis Boys for 2 inch augur Fernandez went acrofs high high Wind this Evening Windy Windy to night </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> {page one} James Cameron Island 14th of Feb 1900 St Valentine's Day Fine Windy not very well to Day sawed some stove wood on the Hill Freezing some Water in Dundee 15th Fine snowed some 3 Teams of Indians came Down to Day Randolph here got Perch Pike and Wood Brought an English Paper the Post Gave him a Letter with 25 cents went to put in the office postage 2 cents Fernandez crofsed to chop Leander crofsed 16th Fine Day 3 Teams of Indians and a cutter went Down to Day a fine collie Dog came here to Day a nice Dog Friendly Fixed the cutter Shaft got a Weasel in the Trap in the Bay not very well 17th a very Fine Day Fernandez went to Lancaster Horse & cutter 2 Teams went Down the ice 2 of Lewis's here got 1 Bushel of Potatoes 1/2 lb Butter I went over to the Pit Point up to the Sugar Bush Put Prince in the cutter {page two} Steel Days Star 20th James Cameron Island Feby 18th 1900 James Hugh's Birth Day Fine John H and Dan Spink here Fishing got a String of Perch John H got his Tobacco a Bet on Pants 50 cents a peice Leander crofsed to church got 2 Large Pke 1 Weighed 14 lb Dan not well I see By the Papers 19th Fine Windy Frosty Leander to Summerstown Fernandez took Horse and cutte 20th Fine Day Eddy Renshaw here Earley this Morning For Fernandez Grinding axes Wrote a Letter to the Star with a Dollar in it Leander crofsed 21st Fine Day Drew 3 Loads of stove Wood East Wind 22nd Washingtons Birth Day East Wind Stormy Snowing Drifting 23rd Fine Randolph here Went to Lancaster Lalonde going to St Regis to get Rofs Island got a Letter from John Cameron Kansas with Dan Cameron Direction in it Bodore Kansas - Butler County USA </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> {page one} James Cameron Island 24th of Feby 1900 Fine East Wind Rained Gordon here Leander and Gordon crofsed 25th Sunday Stormy Leander crofsed Sacrament in Summerstown Quinquagesima Sunday cold 26th very Frosty Windy West Flowers Froze though well covered Fernandez to Summerstown a Fortunate Day 27 Fine Shrove Tuesday Frosty Tried the Mill the 2 Boys crofsed to Summerstown Sent a Letter to Don Cameron Bodore Butler County Kansas USA soda 28th Ash Wednesday E Wind Snowing Drifting Trying to Thrash oats about 2 Bushels Arquarts son here going to Lancaster to the Hotel Mr Barnhart here Mr Wesly Pased up Got all English Paper from Dan Hurries Barnhart got a Stick of Hicory {page two} James Cameron Island 1st of March 1900 St David's Day the Festival of the Welsh the Leek Taffy came in Like a Lion or adders-head East Wind Drifting and Snowing 2nd Windy Drifting Wind changed to West Martin here for Butter got a Musk-Rat 3rd Stormy Drifting 4th Cold Uncle John's William Henry Shadgate Camerons Birth Day 5th Fine Day Broke a Road acrofs Bought of Haggarty Sack of Flour sugar 6th East Wind Stormy Snow Drifting Wind changed to West Rained and Blew Hard all night 7th Fine Leander crofsed to Summerstown not much Travelling got a Rat 8th verry Fine Day Doing nothing Leander crossed Lots of snowbirds and Sparrows 9th Fine Day Randolph here Boys cutting Wood Ed Renshaw here Fernandez a cold Leander crofsed 10th Fine Snowed some Last night Leander a cold crofsed with Team to Summerstown </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> {page one} James Cameron Island 11th of March 1900 Ionia and George came Gordon here John H here a Horse and cutter a Fine Day all got the cold 12th On This Day of the Month D McMaster Senior First came to the Island Randolph here Leander crofsed with the Team up they were in the Bush this Morning 13th Fine Leander went to Frankies Bee Drawing Captain Smallman Wood to the Wharf John H a Bee to Day Drawing Logs to Lancaster water Raising some on the Ice all Bad with the cold snow-Birds Plenty Drifting 14th Stanley's Birth Day 1880 Doing nothing Leander crofsed to Summerstown some Frosty He must got word to send home the sawing Machine as its the First work in the Morning 15th Fine Went with the sawing Machine Lilly Renshaw here Fernandez went to George Bosells or Haines Sale all Down with Cold {page two} James Cameron Island 16th of March 1900 Snow Storm 17th St Patrick's Day the Festival of the Irish Fernandez went to Lancaster Drifting a Stormy Day all with La Grippe and Colds 18th St Joseph Day cold on this Day of the Month 1887 Vickey Departed 19th Raining Blowing put out manure 20th Spring Begins Bad with colds Equinoxical Gales Last night a Meeting in Summerstown Hall Hot Sun 21st Snowing 22nd Livinia Seniors Birth Day Fine Fernandez went to sell Fish 23rd Fernandez to Lancaster Bought Fish 24th Fine Uncle Bill here Got the Fat Cow and 2 year old Bull for the Mill Stanley went with them some Lambs too Early Lady Day 25th Fine Mifs Carey Buried to Day Gordon here Leander crofsed came Back about 4 o clock in the Morning George Just came on the Morning of the 26th Began to Thrash Thrashed 8 Bushels of Wheat Eddy Renshaw and Fernandez went to Lancaster for the Big Wheel did not Get it a sack of Flour John H Camerons Birth Day 1876 27th Thrashing 1 stack of oats 28th at Oats Finished the East side of the Barn Thrashing West side Unfortunate Day Fine Thrashed 10 Bushel an hour of Wheat </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> {page one} James Cameron Island 29th of March 1900 Unfortunate Day very Fine put steps in the Mill Ionia went to see how Lewis was took a cat From there Quit the Thrashing 53 Bushels of Wheat Oats Bushels Took the Horns of the Bull Leander to Summerstown heard Tom Summers wife Died 30th a very Fine Day went to Mill with Wheat and corn Tapt some Taking Barrels to the River 3 of the cows came in Jo Vipond made 10 Gallons yesterday George went off 31st very very Fine Day for sure March went out Like a Lamb Tapping Drew 3 Loads of Wood to the house Robinscame Blackbirds Pewits came Sloppy on the ice 1st of April All Fools Day Gordon and Randolph here Fine Day 2nd Fine Boiling in the Bush Gordon crofsed took Hammer and Broad axe Getting Rats Rained to night 3rd Foggy Rain Killing 2 calves for Carlow and Sport getting Rats in the Boat House 4th Boiled what they had in the Bush about 8 Gallons this is the First Lot 5th a very Fine day Running well Digging a place for a pan Stanley putting out Manure Eggs plenty a Boil on Stanleys Wrist 6th very Fine some Shooting Drew the Bun up to the Wild oats ice Good Running got 50 pails some Wild Geese Whistlers {page two} James Cameron Island 7th of April 1900 On this Day of the Month Uncle John Departed 1893 a very Fine Day White Frost Last night Boys in the Bush not very well very Hot sun 8th Fine Froze Last night Fernandez crossed for the Mail got 30 pails not running Well Palm Sunday 9th On this Day of the Month I was Married 1862 snowed a Little to Day got 2 Ducks yesterday ice not opening very Fast Stanley a Boil on his arm 10th Fine Sawing Stove Wood 11th a very very Fine Day Froze some Last night ice opening in a Strip a Lot of Holes hot sun Sap must run if there is any in the Trees Shot 2 Ducks Gathered some 12th Ice Jamming opening Slow I went to the Lower Point in the Bush Heifer calved to Day 13th Good Friday Boiling 8 Gallons some Rain some snow Shot 8 Ducks Randolph came Fernandez to P.O for the Mial East and West Wind 14th Windy Shooting 4 Duck 2 Pigeons and a Muskrat Lots of Rubbish going Down cold Rain Lots of ice going Down caught stcick at small Island south side </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> {page one} James Cameron Island 15 of April 1900 Easter Sunday a very fine day Sun Dance Dan Spink and Randolph came Lots of Eggs and made Taffy in the bush got some Tamrock sticks in the ice at the Pitt Point loons came lots of ducks cranes came Leander crofsed to church Froze some tonight Fortunate Day gathered 20 pails 16 {illegible} 16th fine Princess Louise crofsed from Summertown to Dundee got some Ducks and breaking the ice at the shore made a pike pole took down to the shore a 30 or 25 feet Tamerac 3 men at Squaw Island spearing EEls took sticks over from Sturgeon Island lots of ice going down set Ducks and hens to hatch today one on ducks eggs 2 on Hens eggs 17th fine drawing up sticks took 2 barrels from the bush rained hard tonight made 4 gallons of syrup today Fernandez took all the Ducks and 2 pigeons over to Summerstown bought a lamp chimney 18th Uncle Duncan's Birth Day fine Boys after Duck got 7 on North Side cutting some stove wood got 2 pictures wrote a letter to Douglas & Co Napanee Ontario put 25 cents in it 2 from Lewis got potatoes and milk Barnhart at Lewis hunting rats got a black rat {page two} James Cameron Island 19th of April 1900 fine rain boiled {illegible} kind of thin Windy thinking to drop as it's not running Ice left the Back Bay frogs began their music Frog-Hawk around all the Feathered inhabitants of the air is come fixing the sive of the mill cool killed 7 snakes today 20th a very fine day took home some of the Sugar Bush rigging taking away the banking from the north side of the cellar and West End took the Bun down from the bay after Ducks lots of ice going down took back the lamp chimney as it is too big shot of rat a fishing light out here tonight taking away the banking 21st fine day shot pikes 6 ducks 3 of them Magansers Baited the line and set it let the cows out to the bush and sheep taking away banking took the Sleighs apart 22 Low Sunday Eddy Renshaw and Leander to the Kit Kit got 15 and a Barrel got a sturgeon on the line Randolph Adelaide Gordon John H here gave the picture to Adelaide Fernandez went to George to come to thrash rain some Turn to the first part of this book for the 23rd of April </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> {page one} 1899 <table> <tbody> <tr> <td>5th of August</td> <td>To 2 1/2 lb of Butter 45 Eggs 3 Doz 36</td> <td></td> <td>81</td> </tr> <tr> <td>8 of August</td> <td>Eggs and Butter to Day 35</td> <td></td> <td>35</td> </tr> <tr> <td>10th</td> <td>2 lb of Butter 36 4 Doz of Eggs 48</td> <td></td> <td>84</td> </tr> <tr> <td>16th</td> <td>1 Tub of Butter 4.80 Eggs 13 Doz</td> <td>6</td> <td>56</td> </tr> <tr> <td>17th</td> <td>5 Doz of Eggs 60</td> <td></td> <td>60</td> </tr> <tr> <td>24th</td> <td>1 Tub of Butter 5.40 Eggs 14 Doz 168</td> <td>7</td> <td>8</td> </tr> <tr> <td>31st</td> <td>1 Tub of Butter</td> <td>5</td> <td>40</td> </tr> <tr> <td>7th of Sept</td> <td>21 Doz of Eggs at 13</td> <td>2</td> <td>73</td> </tr> <tr> <td>23rd of Sept</td> <td>12 Doz of Eggs at 14</td> <td>1</td> <td>68</td> </tr> <tr> <td>6th of October</td> <td>1 Tub of Butter 12 Doz of Eggs</td> <td>6</td> <td>84</td> </tr> <tr> <td>26th</td> <td>10 Doz of Eggs at 20 2 Dollars</td> <td>2</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Ducks sold 3 Dollars and 25</td> <td>3</td> <td>25</td> </tr> <tr> <td>17th of November</td> <td>Sold 30 lb of Butter</td> <td>6</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>2nd of Dec</td> <td>To Jo Douquett 1 can of Syrup</td> <td>1</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td></td> <td>44</td> <td>94</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Cows Bulls Mare Pigs Grain Butter Eggs Potatoes Wool, Skins Pelts Fish Ducks</td> <td>73</td> <td>75</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td></td> <td>118</td> <td>69</td> </tr> </tbody> </table> {page two} James Cameron Island 23 of April 1900 St George's Day the Festival of the English very foggy some rain turned very warm and fine Chaffy into Lancaster set traps tonight rain to night put a Rapper on Glengarrian to send to John Cameron Junction City Kansas as the death of his aunt is in it Jane McArthur did not send it today Carlo here 2 years today 24th fine day East Wind ice going down putting manure on the corn ground Moses Lemay here for Butter heard wild geese I went to the Pit Pit Point set some fires found a canoe going down a {illegible} day fine northwest Wind cool Ionia and I Lewis is very unwell brought him some syrup George and Fernandez came to thrash had some things for the mail got some sturgeon and 3 Ling fish some Rubbish going Down Algoma into Dundee first trip Eddy and Lily Renshaw here 16 Bushel thrashed oats to day Center paper to John Cameron 26th fine northwest Wind first boat down the Sandy finished the oats today 10 Bushel began the barley thrashed 2 bushels that's 87 of oats and 21 of barley North Wind High lights lit up tonight James Creamer Bull Dog 2 years old today 27th George Went {illegible} got1 sturgeon today 1 steam barge went today Leander sold his furs to John {illegible}</div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> {page one} James Cameron Island The 29th of Feby in a Leap Year is an Intercalery Day 28th April 1900 very fine East Wind a tow went Down setting fires putting out manure on the wheat ground put the barley in The Granery washing the sap buckets 29th fine day Leander to night Church 30th fine some drops of rain putting manure on the wheat ground took over the plow and Harrros from the Pitt Point plowed a few rounds on the corn and potato ground a tow went Down with {illegible} went up to the bay and to the {illegible} Fernandez went to cut stove wood {illegible} 1st of May fine few grains of snow north Wind cool Alexandra went Down first trip 5 boats passed today sowing wheat 5 bushels harrowing the wheat ground plowed some in corn ground 2nd fine lots of smoke must be big fires someplace Stanley taken of stones plowing above the {illegible} Gordon came took his tool chest with him a ladder and benches got 3 Ducks fine picking stones of the wheat Leander crossed to last night 1 lb tea Fernandez came from Careys plowed in Meadow above the corn turned Cool Rain {illegible} upstairs took barley and oats to Jo Douquett {illegible} oats to Charlie Craig's plowing upper field 7 lb {illegible} oats to Dundee there is something wrong with Grenada grains of snow 5th cool snow {illegible} putting {illegible} back of the barn Fernandez to Cornwall {page two} James Cameron Island 6 May 1900 Windy Leander to night Church 7th fine sowed 12 bushel of oats harrowing putting manure on the potato ground Fernandez to Lancaster setting fires on the south side above the Bay the Broken Horn Calved 8th raining cool North Wind getting rats rained hard to night 9th rain Barnhart for oats got 15 bushels Jo Douquett to pay for him1 of Lewis's boys for potatoes butter and milk rain quite cool Leander crofsed chickens out taking the Power apart 10th fine freezing at nights cutting stove wood Eddy Renshaw for oats 4 bushels took Down my mail Frost tonight and Ice 11th this is the day of the big fight Corbet and Jeffries tapt a tree runs well plowing potato ground Stanley splitting stove wood killed the calf for Carlo took a bag of potatoes to A Fraser Fernandez took part of the Harrow to Blacksmith taking ashes out of the Leech Jeffries beat Corbet </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> {page one} James Cameron Island 12 of May 1900 fine day ploughing the corn ground sold 3 bushels above the corn taken stones of the oats below filling the leech with ashes fixed the ladder Fernandez to Cornwall for the door frames and Window frames went for them to Summerstown them at night got glass 13th Fine 4 of Lewis is here for butter Leander to church 14th fine Windy planted the East potatoes 11 bushels sowed the peas above the lane harrowing back of the barn made sugar out of the sap that run about 2 lb of sugar Stanley's cake Adelaide and Lilly here Ionia and Lilly went to Jo Lemays stopt With the Wind Leander and Fernandez went home with them got some decoys from Randolph those you have to blow Wind into them thunder and lightning set Big eggs to hatch {page two} James Cameron Island 15th of May 1900 fine cutting seeds planted back of the barn 8 bushels of seeds Thunder Fernandez went to Lemay's got paid for 3 lb of butter 60 fishing tonight with Dan Spink Frost tonight 16th fine got a long Tamrack stick set line sowed 7 bushels of Oats next the potatoes taking stones out of Hog Pen place to make a garden Sissy and Ionia went to Summertown with 34 Doz of eggs work finished today Captain AJ Baker's first trip Down on steamer Hamilton bought sugar 6 spools of thread seeds 17th fine turn to rain East Wind planted rows of corn stopped with the rain thunder water raising rain hard most all night running the Lye for the soap 18th rain cleared up Stanley and Leander to Kit Kit cool Leander crofsed letting the water run 19th fine Windy East Wind 20th fine day Rogation Sunday Randolph and Adelaide here John H and Gordon Spink Bob Summers Rossie here Sissy and Ionia went to Mrs Renshaw's rain today Randolph took the Bycle </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> {page one} James Cameron Island 21st of May 1900 rained all day Windy began the upstairs floor today Leander and Fernandez crofsed took of Oats to Jo 4 bushels took 18 bags from Charles Rose for to fill with grain got 2 saws1 plane and square got a pan of bread 22nd fine W Wind filling some bags with oats took 10 bags 15 bushels to and 20 Doz of eggs to Jo Douquett got an English paper and Scotch paper from Dan Charlie Rose sent me a fine book to read working at the floor of the house both crofsed tonight 23rd fine put in the rest of the Corn ploughing the back piece Sissy and Stanley went to Dundee 28 Doz of Eggs 3 sheep pelts and 4 calf skins Mr J D E called as he was passing to Lancaster making the soap Fernandez went to Lancaster with saw to get fixed gave him 25 cents to get Downs Elixir took 10 boards from Lancaster found a log got spirit level saw not fixed Stanley bought boots overall shirts cotton {illegible} Elixir 1 or 2 bushels of barley to Bill and 5 gallons of syrup {page two} James Cameron Island 24 May 1900 Queens Birth Day Fine cool E Wind Smoky some ploughing in the back piece kind of soft Stanley and Fernandez digging the drain to let the water out of the cellar got a letter from Dan concerning John Cameron's letter to him 25th fine day ploughing the back piece and Renshaw for 11 bushels of Oats came again for the mare Lavinia and Ionia crossed for garden seeds 4 Doz of eggs Fernandez crossed got the new kind of oats 2 dollars a bushel 26th fine day ploughing back Place shearing the Sheep sheared 4 yesterday finished the soap began working at the Garden Sissy and Ionia picking Stones Leander took 15 bushel to C Rose of Oats today planting the garden took the Bun here left his boat took a 1 lb of tea </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> {page one} James Cameron Island 27th of May 1900 a very fine day turned cloudy East Winds set 2 lines caught the first perch thunder lightning far off began to use the Tar Barrel for feed 28th very fine day Eclipse visible sowed the New Aats 2 bushel sowed 4 bushel of Our Own oats ploughing harrowing ditching draining working at the Garden East Wind cool new moon today wrote a letter to Dan concerning John Cameron but did not send it off a tug with a raft aground below the lighthouse put the Seperator in The Granery first corn up what was planted first 29th Royal Oak day or Oak Apple day fine East Wind planted potatoes over at the maple trees in Hills harrowing the potatoes and corn began to put in the north west Frame Window took up the boat to dry Fernandez crofsed with the letter got 3 EEls 3 suckers {page two} James Cameron Island 30th of May 1900 fine Leander went to sow Renshaw oats Stanley taken away stones from around the house East Wind changed to West Mr Hugh Frasher here for sand Ionia and I took a load of wood from the bay Nighthawks came 31st fine working at the building taking these odd kind of stones and Crockery and Bones Down To The River Rain some showers last night rain and thunder this evening and Indian passed up close to shore putting in the glass and clabording heavy rain thunder 1st of June the Glorious first of June Vickey's Birth Day 1878 a fine day East Wind Ionia and I went to fish got 10 3 Indians passed in a boat looking for Peter Squire salted the cattle Caspian went Down went to fish got 3 rained heavy all night </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> {page one} James Cameron Island 2nd of June 1900 East Wind rained heavy water High working at the floor Windy 3rd fine Whit Sunday Pentecoast water High 4th very fine day E W old George the 3rd Birth Day it was kept up for a long time Ionia and I went to Kit Kit Island Ed Renshaw came with the 2 young pigs Stanley took up the sticks from the lower point done clabording the west side of the house Fernandez to Summerstown 5th working at the Northeast end of the house Leander painting his boat at the Granary Stanley made a place for the pigs and fixing the West fence 6th fine day on this day Sir John A McDonald Departed painting the boat working at the house 2 of them crofsed took a small tenent of butter and 20 Doz of eggs and the Letter to Dr A Landon got a postal card from John Cameron Kansas {page two} James Cameron Island 7th of June 1900 Fine cloudy few drops of rain West Wind Fernandez went to Lancaster sent for doors Elixir and castor oil and Renshaw here gave him some 2 kinds of corn to plant painting the boat putting the Windows let out the 4 calves 8th fine rain last night took lumber from Lancaster tea castor oil Downs Elixir went around the island fixing around the door on the North side and claboarding on the North side painting the boat killed the large snake up in the bay found a turtle cut my hair 9th Auntie Mary's Birth day 1813 fine W Wind and Renshaw here with the Mare took my mail and Dr Landon's papers and catalog for Fernandez crossed to took home his Bycycle 10th fine put out his boat Charlie O'Neil here and son here </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> {page one} James Cameron Island 11th of June fine Mr and Mrs John Cameron arrived here on the Pitt Point at the new house seems to be a very fine woman tried trowling lost the spoon and line Fernandez to Haggerty's for a trowling line and Spoon meat raisins pickles sugar pepper apples 12th fine Eclipse Mr Hollister here gave me a new trowling line left 4 fish 2 bass and 2 perch Mrs Cameron out fishing and trowling 13th fine E Wind put the plow through the corn Fernandez went to work at the roads for Randolph Mr and Mrs John Cameron of Kansas went up to Mr Curry's today left me a box of cigars when he came Leander went up with them caught a Lunge rained tonight 14th fine day Corpus Christe fixing the Windows Fernandez came from the Roads {page two} James Cameron Island 15th of June 1900 fine Fernandez went to the roads Leander went to mail 4 of wheat took swans engineer to Stanley Island Stanley hoeing the corn mowing grass for the Bull 16th fine Began the Battle of Waterloo clabording the North Side W W Stanley hoing corn the Caterpillar busy in the bush eating the leaves of the trees bugs at the potatoes mosquitoes bad piling up rubbish at the yard fence 17th Corpus Christie fine day East Wind Mr Genie here brought me a Channel Catfish gave him a good bag of potatoes some eggs some butter lost his trowling line Gordon here 18th the Ever Memorable Battle of Waterloo fine E Wind put the plough through the potatoes Leander to Jo Douquetts with 2 tubs of butter and 28 Doz of Eggs went to Upper Point </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> {page one} James Cameron Island 19th June 1900 a very fine day working at the house Ed and Lilly Renshaw here Fernandez went to Lancaster to 2 rolls of tar paper at Mr Gilbert Ionia and I fishing got 21 perch 20th Accession of Queen Victoria working at the house very warm hoeing some of East potatoes clabording front or South side of the house Peter back here told us Lewis was dead they took him up to John Thompson's and died there mowing grass for the Bull cut Down the Butternut Tree in front of the new house North side Last day of spring 21st first day of summer fine West Wind let out the gentleman Bull Stanley hoeing the East potatoes fire flies came {page two} James Cameron Island 22nd of June 1900 Uncle Dan Cameron's Birth Day fine East Wind Leander to Dundee with a tub of Butter brought 3 tubs bought paint 2 Boats of Trowlers here with Peter Back wanted Bread Butter and milk paid 50 cents 6 Men working on the south side of the house 23 Ionia and I fishing Got very warm E Wind turned to West working at the house Leander took over to Jo Douquetts 20 Doz of Eggs at 11 cents 24th St John the Baptiste Day Free Masons Day Leander tonight Church Fernandez and Stanley to Squaw Island Midsummer Day 25th very fine warm Ed Renshaw came to Fish had Line too Wing got 2 Washed the Wool </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> {page one} James Cameron Island 26th of June very fine and warm moved the Barn Door working at the house rained tonight 27th thunder and lightning rained hard fishing last night got 7 fish 28th fine working at the house a big north west Wind took the roof of the barn made a Smash in the Sugar Bush a very big Wind took the big black cherry tree Down an oak tree in the Grove the 2 cherries choke and English a big Smash and the Sugar Bush Leander crofsed clearing around the barn got a crow went through the bush a big smash of trees the 3 of them went to Lewis's got 2 Black cats fishing tonight got 8 fish rained heavy tonight 29th fine Fernandez went to sell his fish took 8 Doz of eggs bought 11 lb sugar nutmeg received a letter from Maxville the marriage of Mary Lizzie Burton to Alexander Steel St Peter St Paul day {page two} James Cameron Island 30th of June 1900 very Windy West rain put the plow through the potatoes back at the Barn putting in the frames for the kitchen part on the south and east end this is the last day of June very cool Mary Lizzie Burton married to Mr Alexander Steele on the 27th day of June 1900 1st of July Dominion Day fine cool West Wind John H here Sissy and her mother went to see Adelaide took the ladder to be put in the mill on the 2nd and registered 2nd fine rain some put the plow through the potatoes and corn and Lewis for potatoes1/2 bushel on Sunday 3rd rained very unwell Fernandez went to Cornwall Stanley and Leander fixing the door at the north side of the house heard the Spartan was aground Chaffy pic nic on 2nd </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> {page one} James Cameron Island 4 of July 1900 American Independence a very fine day clabording the north side of the kitchen a man from Swan's yacht came for some pepper and salt and 2 eggs did not charge for so smaller thing as this Fernandez came had a pair of boots for Sissy a lot of people on Hopkins Point Rod Cameron buried yesterday the 3rd of July at Salem Church Ed Renshaw here with the scow for to take the Mare across a crew of drunken fellows in a boat from Hopkins Point went Down the channel 5th Our John's B Day Uncle John 1803 a fine day Stanley hoeing the potatoes East Wind few drops of rain Leander crofsed a letter from John Cameron of Kansas from Cornwall 6th rain thunder E Wind Leander took 2 tubs of Butter to Jo Douquett's one 30 a dollar fifty 20 Doz of Eggs {page two} James Cameron Island July 7th 1900 fine Windy drew the logs to the bank hoeing potatoes went to the head of the island Drew the Oaks out of the river went to Jo Douquetts with 2 tubs of butter one 30 and the other 50 lb and 20 Doz of Eggs 8 Windy Leander to church Made the end of the pig pen 9th taking the potatoes out of the cellar Amiot here left his box of tools as the Wind was high 10th fine Amiot came for his box of tools Unfortunate Day Ionia and I fishing got 30 fish Leander went to Lancaster bought locks and other things nails for the door 1/2 pint of Grog Stanley putting Paris Green on the potato bugs Bad Rats playing the Devil with the chickens 11th rained fine Moses Lemay here for potatoes peas and butter heavy heavy rain high Wind heavy thunder sharp Lightning </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> {page one} got Tommy Monter's picture on 1900 14th James Cameron Island 12th of July Orange Man's day fine high Wind finished the laying of the floor in the west and wrote a letter to Dr Landon got the cherry and Ash and a Butternut drew them to the bank Leander crofsed got back at 1/2 past 2 Windy 13th fine fixing their logs together to go to the Lancaster mail Wind kind of high I went to the head of the Island rained some Fernandez crofsed got a tow from Swan's yacht from the Bay 14th fine day went with the logs to Lancaster mill Leander painting the north side of the house Leander to Summertown putting the wool in bags Minnie came sugar from Haggerty's took Ash Joys from Lancaster 15th fine rain Leander went tonight Church heard George Nicholson lost 80 Dollars in Ottawa St Swithin's day {page two} James Cameron Island 16th of July 1900 fine Uncle Bill and George Creamer here rained hard day and night very very high Wind and awful heavy rain and thunder and lightning blue Down more trees in the bush mowed a little in the Grove the Wind breaking the corn knocked Down the lane fence awful heavy Down Pores 17th fine rained heavy thunder and lightning Windy Dug some at the kitchen Cellar putting in the beams after taking the others out Stanley fixing the fence the Wind put Down a lot of boards passed Down got 1/2 Doz of them John Tyo's Barn on the point beginning to show plain 18th Windy a large vessel went up Hamilton West Down looking for gold button Leander crofsed to 10 lb of sugar and a box of potato bug poison working at the house </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> James Cameron Island 19th of July 1900 Fernandez Birth day Fine Windy went to Lancaster for the lumber mowed the front of the house Lilly Renshaw here went for berries and fishing very fine day Leander and Stanley crofsed to meet Fernandez with the lumber taking over 3 loads to day from Fraser's Point Fernandez took them from Lancaster in a waggon to Point Lovat 20th fine very hot today took 2 loads across to day of lumber awful hot sun about 2 o clock made a few drops of rain East Wind and a big shower Thunder Mr Genie came brought me some Balsam gave him a bag of potatoes some bottles stopt to night fixing the {illegible} Sears and boy Napoleon Hence {illegible} for the 21st of the month of July go to the Brown blue and yellow cover copy </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> James Cameron Island 21st of July 1900 went to the Upper Point fine Windy boarding on the inside of the house Leander to Jo Douquett's 1 Tub of butter and 20 Doz of Eggs Fernandez crofsed took pork received a letter from John Cameron from St Agate Terabone 22nd fine day Leander to church a preaching to night at Hamilton's Island by the Reverend Mr Mathieson Fernandez crossed coming back found a chair on the water St Magdalen day 23rd an awful hot day Stanley Livinia and Minnie went to Dundee bought snaithe sythe and rake 2 butter tubs mowing in the upper field Fernandez to Summerstown mowed some in the Grove Richard for butter a German girl here for a dish for the gardeners to make coffee gave Ionia 25 cents a granddaughter of Mr Webster's here got 2 lb of butter not very well 24th a very fine day made coils in the upper field Moses Lemay getting married today to Mifs Dischambeau and they have a very fine warm day putting in hay for the first cutting weeds for the pigs mowing in the upper field and in the Grove put in 5 loads for the first rain all night thunder lightning this evening Fernandez crofsed 25th raining St James day Gordon here for his clothes trowling boys working at the house 26th St Anns day Ionia and I to Lewis's got the inch augur went fishing got 33 fish perch Pike and rock bass a very hot day East Wind and North Wind turning hay in the upper field and in the Grove made about 40 coils Fernandez went for the papers </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> {page one} James Cameron Island 27th of July 1900 St Joseph of Ari-- a very fine day mowing in the upper field and the lower Point working at the Cellar Door Stones salted the cattle with fine salt killed 2 roosters wrote a letter to Uneta Remedy Co Toronto Sissy and Minnie to Summerstown took home the umbrella from Randolph's put in 2 loads of hay from the upper field made and gathered 20 coils Leander crofsed to the social at Chisholm cranes are stocking as they always do this time of year training their young another flock of chickens 28th very fine very warm W Wind new beans Gathering hay mowing in the Grove some choke cherries turning Gathering some on the lower Point put in loads Fernandez crofsed 29th very fine 3 of them went to the {illegible} to John Morris's rain tonight thunder and lightning 30th fine Mr Genie came had a 1 lb of tea mowing the Grove and around the house and barn Fernandez and Genie fishing tonight got 13 eel put 5 bushels of wheat in the bags and bushels of corn Genie fixing {illegible} on his hooks in The Granery new potatoes Moses Lemay here for old potatoes got bushels 31st Fine Windy mowing Leander went to Fort Covington to mill mowing below the corn last day of July bought snaith and scythe 1st of August Lamas day fine mowing south side of river mowing at the lower point and weeds at the ash tree went to fish at Pitt Point got 7 Leander crofsed Gathering making coils {page two} James Cameron Island 2nd of August 1900 Minnie's Birth day fine day W Wind mowing back of the old Garden mowing on the lower Point Gathering and making coils in the Grove Genie fixing his fish got some Wire and Rope from him began to rain Cornelius here got 3 lb of butter on credit to pay Saturday or never 3rd fine put in 2 loads in the North End of the stable Loft mowing on Lower Point dull Mr Genie went to Lancaster for salt trimmed the oak that fell with the Wind at the pile of wood black birds playing the Devil with the peas and wheat and oats beans plenty cherries near ripe hay not dry enough to put in raining every day fisherman Gero for butter 25 cents got salt sugar high wines took from Lancaster but the high Wines in my Balsam gum bottle Fernandez crofsed for mail 3 girls for Eggs 3 Doz 4th very fine Harvest day Gathering and putting in 5 loads salted the cattle Ionia and I to fish got 37 fish 3 for eggs got 3 Doz got a rat in the Trap Genie went off these campers got 4 chickens Leander to Douquetts 12 Doz of eggs one tub of butter Fernandez crossed that's 8 tubs sold 5th fine rained tonight thunder and lightning Fernandez came 6th Randolph's Birth Day the Duke of Edinburgh Birth Day a Fortunate Day pulled Down some of the logs of the barn on the north side saw the 2 plates Stanley did mowing back of the old Garden Fernandez to Lancaster began the new potatoes back of the barn and they are good and large the old ones near done some yet heavy rain thunder and lightning took a bad fainting turn tonight </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> {page one} James Cameron Island 7th of August 1900 a Fortunate Day rained all last night raining today turned fine about 11 o clock East Wind began rained hard Mr Genie came had huckleberries sugar tea Cornelius for oil 2 of the boys crofsed Fernandez stopped all night or working at Jo 's or Renshaw's brought a sythe with him big storms Winds thunder lightning hail bad weather for harvesting buildings blown Down 8th fine rained Wind Mr Genie fishing perch gave him a loaf and butter Stanley slept in the new house to night Leander and Minnie crofsed to Summerstown sent the letter to Uneta company it will go tomorrow night W Wind Mr Genie went off very very warm today mowing in the flat first crop of hay there trimming some at the cherry trees tonight is the meeting at the manse in respect for Rev Mr Mathieson some old potatoes yet lots of cucumbers and beans black birds bad on the Grain and corn on this day of the month David Fraser Departed a year ago today spreading and opening out the coils rain tonight 10th raining this morning Windy fine fixed 2 new fishing lines with rods Sinker and hooks my watch is taking a turn to stop rained a few drops tonight Leander to Stanley Island tonight came about 10 minutes past 12 o clock spreading the coils and making coils mowing in the flat took the old potatoes out of the Bun {page two} James Cameron Island August 11th 1900 fine Windy morning West kind of smoky or Foggy began mowing the wheat cleaning my Bun and putting a bow and Stern piece in today Thunder cloudy began raining made coils in the flat mowed the wheat up to the dead Butternut Tree would finish cutting only had to coil the hay the Ladysmith a Pleasure Trip Down the river North Wind tonight Fernandez came to night took home the sythe a piece of the wheat to be cut yet 12th fine day as we don't get many of them East Wind cloudy to the Southwest Leander tonight Church Fernandez off to work blackbirds tearing away at the grain 13th E Wind fine cloudy to the West commenced fine hay back at the Big Stone Heap the hay in the flat and back of the old garden and in the old Garden commenced again to rain finished the stack rain rained all night our yard is a bad mess pig pens too so much rain 14th raining study Leander went to Cornwall with the wool about pounds 11 chickens yesterday brought 2 kinds of yarn grey and white 6 lb each 2 kinds of cloth 1 lb of soda rained hard tonight Mr Hollister and son here for fish worm as they are capped on Alexis Island fixing my boat Stanley letting the water run out of the cellar of the new house 15th fine day cutting the rest of the wheat turning the wheat began cutting the oats at the ash tree Fernandez came a big vessel went up one tub of butter to Jo Douquetts and 20 Doz of Eggs Indians for butter 25 cents 9 tub sold now </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> {page one} James Cameron Island 16th of August 1900 Fine Day putting the Wheat in stack Mr Hollister and Augusta Hence here to Dinner Left 50 cents Treated me to a Drop of Good Stuff Hot sun Fernandez crofsed very warm Working some at my Boat Ionia and her Mother went to Lisores finished the East Stack of Wheat 17th East Wind Began to other stack of Wheat very Fine Day Fernandez came Finished the stack of Wheat 2 stacks of Wheat cutting the oats at my Boat some 18th very Fine Day put 2 Loads of Hay in From the Lower Point coiling the Oats Working at my Boat Lady-Smith a Trip Down the River made 130 coils of Oats Ionia and Minnie Fishing got 33 Perch Leander to Jo Douquetts with a Tub of Butter and 8 Doz of Eggs Fernandez crofsed for the Mail some Drops of Rain 19th Bismarck's Birth Day 1870 Leander to church John H here 2 Ladies and 2 Gentlemen here Mr Armstrong and Mr Barnhart Got 50 cents worth of Butter E Wind very fine Day 20th a very Fine Day E Wind Mr Barnhart came with the Butter Plate Miss Tassie Smith along with him They having a Pic Nic on the south side of the Island Began a Stack of oats put 9 Loads in it to Day not Finished to Day Fernandez Mowing Back of the Garden 21st E Wind a very Fine Day put 2 More Loads in the stack thats 10 Good Loads in the this stack cut the oas above the Corn cut some Marsh hay for topping of the stacks turned my Boat shot a Hawk Fernandez to Summerstown 22nd Fine Made a stack of oats 5 Loads in it Sissy Minnie to Summerstown 8 Doz of Eggs Mr Barnhart and Mr Armstrong here Bought 3 lb of Butter 2 Loaves of Bread and 1 Doz and 4 Eggs 90 cents Bought Sugar 50 Tax 5 Seen Miss Murhison {page two} James Cameron Island 23rd of August 1900 a very Fine Day cut the Pease cutting Marsh Hay in the Front Marsh Tacking Tin on My Boat Fernandez went for the Mail gave the Last of the Old Potatoes to the Pigs Greased the Waggon 24th St Bartholome Day very Warm Mowing and making coils in the Front Marsh Fernande came this Morning New Moon comes in this Evening I have a Bad Pain in my Left Breast Leander crofsed 25 very Fine Day very very Warm cutting and Making coils in the Front Marsh over coils Made now George and Mr Slocum here George and Fernandez went Fishing got a Lot of Perch Mr Slocum and I Trading in a variety of curious stone and old Indian curiositys axes of stone and other odd things Gave Me 2 Dollars for them I Gave them to Him more cheaper as he is a Friend of Mrs Brodys very very sultry Thunder some this Evening a Rain cloud Passed I think the Lucias came to Fish as I heard their Dog Barking on the Kit Kit Island my Breast very Painful Lots of Boats going to Day Mosquitoes Bad some odd Shots at Ducks Before the Time corn Good 26th very Fine very very warm I think yesterday was awful hot Cornelius and Peter and Barnharts Boy here Willie Rose here 2 Boys on the Pitt Point got 2 lb of Butter Willie Rose came From Dundee going to Lancaster 27th very Warm Rained a Few Drops Mr Barnhart For Butter and a Lot of Ladies and another Gentleman with them from Montreal cutting the oats in the Back Place Set out a Line Put my Boat in the Water Mr Genie came had a Rat Trap 1 lb of Tea </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> {page one} James Cameron Island 28th of August 1900 Foggy East Wind cleared off Taking in the Front Marsh hay Made a stack Behind the Barn Mr Genie went off to night Got some Minnie hooks from him Fernandez cutting the oats in the Flat at the Low West Piece Leander crofsed Fernandez crofsed Mr and Misses Armstrong to 5 lb of Butter 1 1/2 Doz of corn Got 2 sturgeon this Morning Salted the cattle Livinia Bad with the Toothache Gusty Hence for Butte for Lamour of N York 1 Tumbler full 25 cents paid 29th very Fine Made a Stack of Oats and a stack of the New Oats and the Pease in the of the Bottom of the New Oats I went to the West end of the Island Mr and Mrs John Cameron of Kansas arrived and Jimima From Cornwall very Fine Weather 30th very Fine very hot Fishing some Lucias for Butter 3 others for Butter and Eggs Made the West stack of oats Jimmina WEnt off Mrs Cameron and Fernandez put her to the Boat in Summerstown my Pain in my Breast very soar Fishing Mrs and Mr Cameron Brought a Basket of Peaches 31st East Wind cool Stanley Went to Help Eddy Renshaw with his oats John Cameron of Kansas Made the Stairs some Fishing 1st of September St Giles Day East Wind very warm John Cameron Working at the stairs Finished it to the Top the Girls and Mrs Cameron Fishing a Fine Jolly Piece she is always in good cheer Mr Genie came Brought strikethrough for a line Fernandez to Summerstown First Day Shooting Begins 2nd very Fine and Warm The Drudge Boat stopt at the Pier to Day {page two} James Cameron Island 3rd of Sept 1900 Dan's Birth Day 1846 very Fine Day some Windy John Cameron Fixing the Kitchen Door Mr Hollister and Mr Lyon here Took Dinner had some Good stuff turned very Windy some Thunder Rained some sung some very nice songs to night Mrs and Cameron and Mifs Jessie McDonald Stanley and Fernandez Mowing in Front Marsh one of the White Ducks Mifsing Jefsie Minnie Leander Mrs Cameron all went to church Mr Genie here went off very warm 4th D.C.F. Birth Day --------- Fernandez to Cornwall Jefsie went off Leander crofsed to Hamiltons Wharf with them John Cameron Working at the Building 5th John Angus Birth Day Fine Day My Niece my nephew and Fernandez Started for Cornwall took the Granada at Summerstown Captain Smallman stopt at St Regis arrived at my neice Mr Alexander Halls Residence Seen them all Jessie Reuben Dan and Edwin and Mr and Mrs Hall had a Jovial Good Time Seen Allen Cameron Chief of Police an old Respected Friend John Treated and Bought a Bottle Travelling a Lot in the Eclectrick cars went to see the Railwood Bridge not Quite Finished yet Stanley went to Help Ed Renshaws with his oats 6th very fine Day For the Begginning of the Fair in Cornwall we went to Gillis the Barbers to Get Shaved and then went to Thomas Lafleur the Leading Photographer of Cornwall sat for My Likenefs went all through the Park Looking at all the variety of things some Trotting Red Dan McDonald won the Race a small Shower of Rain John Bought me a splendid Pair of Spectacles 3 Dollars Mr Hall not very well </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> {page one} James Cameron Island 7th of Sept 1900 East Wind very high Leander went to Mill with Wheat Bought 2 Tubs Fine Day for the Fair in Cornwall to Day all of us from Mr Halls went to the Fair Good Races to Day and a variety of very good vegtables and all other articles Poultry cattle Farming implements all things Looked splendid the Races were Good Dan McDonald got the Best of the Races I have had a Glorious Time in Cornwall along with my nephews and Neices and all other convenience any one could desire 8th very Fine Foggy this Morning Built a Stack of Marsh Hay and put a Lot of Hay on the Last year stack Mowing in Back Marsh Fernandez to Lancaster Cornwall a pair of Boots for Ionia got Ready in Cornwall to come Down on the Grenada John and I went to the Likenefs Man and got a sample of myself John Paid for all even when I went to pay Captain Smallman he told me it was already Paid seen Mr Prims on the Boat Seen Mr Long in St Regis Stopt at Stanley Island as Livinia and Minnie was there Sissy had 20 Doz of Eggs crofsed to Summerstown got the Mail called to see Mrs Hamilton and as John and I were Talking that Dizzinefs came on me But it was not very Bad took supper there and Gave me a Glass of very good stuff got the Direction of Private Thomas Moncure 7316 No 4 /by Scoggs Bottom Camp Aldershot England got Home 9th Sunday Leander to church Fine E Wind George and Ann and 2 children came John H here Fernandez to night church 10th Fine E Wind Cutting Marsh hay Front Marsh cut some cornstalks Ed Renshaw here George and Ionia Fishing Got a Potato Masher {page two} James Cameron Island 11th of September 1900 Raining Fernandez crofsed for to go to Alexandria tomorrow Leander crofsed heard one of the Adams Departed up the Front Mr Curry Poorly 12th The Great Conservative Meeting at Alexandria to Day Fernandez went Rained in the Morning Took in some corn Husking to night George here cool high Wind Got a Sturgeon 13th Fine Day George went off got a Sturgeon cutting cornstalks taking in corn Husking Lots of Boats going to Day Making coils in the Front Marsh Leander to Jo Douquetts with a Tub of Butter and 8 Doz of Eggs husking corn to night 14th Fine Day Windy Fernandez went to Lancaster with part of the Mill to get Fixed Lucias for corn for their Ducks or Decoy Decoy Live Ducks 15 cents got Tar paper and some Boards for the Floor 15th Fine Day Making a stack of Marsh hay out of the Front and Back Marsh at the East End of the stable Fernandez clabording the Front of the Kitchen George came East Wind Last Quarter of the Moon Rained to night Thunder and Lightning to night Fernandez to Summerstown stopt all night 16th some Rain Leander to church Fine George and Annie and the children went off Windy not very Well Lucias for Potatoes 15 cents 17th St Lamberts Day Fine some Wind Adelaide Minnie and Eddy came stopt to night a Heavy Blow of of a Gust or 2 of East or North Wind taken in corn to husk cutting some stalks went around the Lower Point Working some at the House a Lot of Boats a Going to Day Rained some to night Ed Grinding his scythe not very well 18th Fine Eddy and Stanley went to Mow Marsh Hay Adelaide Minie stopt an Indian for Butter Fernandez crofsed 19th a very Fine Day Minnie went home Lucias for Butter Ionia and I Fishing Sissy went to Stop for a Day or 2 with Adeliade 1 lb of Tea </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> {page one} James Cameron Island September 20th 1900 Raining to Day Working over in the Building took in this Evening 6 Baskets of corn to husk to night oat nuts Falling Working at the House on the PP 21st Black Friday St Matthews Day Rained hard this Morning heavy Thunder sharp Lightning Turned Fine Frank Laplante Took out the 2 Packages From the Station Fernandez over took them home 22nd Fine Working at the House Last Day of Summer 23rd Fine Day First Day of Autumn or Fall Begins Fine Day Eddy and Stanley came Leander and Eddy went to Christee's Adelaide Lilly and Sissy came Received 3 head Dresses 1 Suit pair of Pants 1 White vest 1 Rug Purse Silver silver sh{illegible} Hook Knife silver corkscrews Box of Shaving soap Stanley went up with Eddy to Build a Stack Tomorrow Sisy took home the Mail George Semows or Derushie's Sister Buried to Day Fernandez crofsed to night 24th Hebrew New Year Fine Working at the Thrashing Mill Tying the Cornstalks Made Strings of Rope and standing it up cutting stalks Taking in corn to Husk to night Wrote a Leeter to send to Dan 25th East Wind Fine Took up the Early Markets 16 Bushels put them in the cellar of the new house put the cornstalks in the Stable Loft whats cut of them an Indian for Butter Finished husking and Tracing the corn the Tall Kansas Corn is not cut yet Shelling Beans Cows Let for spells in the upper Field Shot a Plover got 2 Rats in the Cordwood Bay Washing to Day Maxville Fair Excursion on the New Railroad to Ottawa Stanley came from Renshaws {page two} James Cameron Island 26 of Sept 1900 a very Fine Day Thunder Few Drops of Rain very hot sun at the other Kind of Potatoes Big Markets put in the cellar of the New house 11 1/2 Bushels to Day Brok the Harrow Whippletree the Lady-Smith Began going Down at night First Trip Heard that Napoleon Hence got Married to Day Took home about 40 Bricks to night Leander crofsed Fernandez crofsed Lightning and Thunder to night old Bricks where they got them I Don't know 27th Fine Day at the Potatoes the Burbanks Below East of the House Shelling Beans not vey well to Day 28th some Drops of Rain Turned Fine East Wind Finished the Peice Below the all But to Harrow them put 76 of the Burbanks in the cellar now Taking up the Potatoes at the Maple Trees on the West side Fernandez to Lancaster {line of strikethrough} for Potatoes 1/2 Bushel 20 cents Keeping the small Potatoes apart for the Pigs 29th St Michaelmass Taking Potatoes Back of the Barn took up about 13 Bushels to Day say about 110 Bushels in now Raining hard to Day Salted the cattle a Lot of Shooting to Day East Wind the Harrowing is to be Done and the East side at the Maple Trees so there will be some More Potatoes to Be Ploughed) 30th Fine Leander to night Church Fernandez crofsed a very Fine night Last Day of the Month Heard Adelaide had a young Son Randolph came Home From New York on Saturday the 29th (29th a Batch of 10 chickens) </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> {page one} James Cameron Island 1st of October 1900 Ionia's Birth Day 1883 Fine Day this Morning very Foggy cleared off East Wind got 2 Rats 1 in the Bay and 1 in the Boathouse Tying the corn stalks 1st Quarter of the Moon this Afternoon about 4 o clock Stanley and Fernandez went to Lancaster for clabboards and Scantling took 2 Boats 2nd East Wind very Foggy this Morning Clabbording the East End of the Kitchen Stanley Drawing Stones from around the house to the Bank the 2 Livinias went to see Adelaide to Renshaws took 20 Doz of Eggs a very Fine Day Lucies for Butter 2 Men has a Live set out here Dan Spink here going to Jo Lemays with Sturgeon him and Leander got 5 Dollars for them Fernandez crossed a Letter Minnie 3rd a Fine Day clabboarding Boiling Potatoes for the Pigs an Indian for Butter Pealing apples and Stringing them Drawing Stones from around the house Planted Grape seed up in the Bay at the Root of the ugly Elm at the Ditch a very Fine set the Line caught Minnows Set 4 Traps in the Boat house for Rats as they making Free with corn Fernandez crofsed to night Received a Letter From John Cameron Junction City Kansaa With 2 Dollars in it to pay for the carriage of the Potatoes that I am going to send him Yum Kipper Day 4th a very Large EEl But a very small Scargo got a Rat Finished the clabbording of the Kitchen Boiling Potatoes for the Squal-Meats a very Fine Day Fernandez to Lancaster I sent for RRR 25 cents Ionia went to see Adelaide at Renshaws {page two} James Cameron Island 5th of October 1900 Fine Day Rain some Thunder this Morning Boiling Potatoes for the Pigs Working at the House Put 2 Loads of cornstalks in the north end of the stable Loft Thunder this afternoon wrote a Letter to John Cameron Junction City Kansas U.S.A Killed 2 Roosters Heavy Thunder and Lightning heavy Rain to night high East wind Fernandez did not crofs with the Letter too Windy 6th E Wind Rain a Frew Drops Working at the House Pealing apples and Stringing them put in the 2 Rams to night Fernandez crofsed for the Mail took the Letter But it wont Leave till Monday Lady Smith Went up and then went Down Took a Fine sack of Salt home 7th Fine Day West Wind Leander to night church Gathered Butternuts Rained hard to night Fernandez acrofs to night 8th Raining to day took Brick over to the house all 3 Working at the house got a Rat in the Boathouse churning Succoth) 9th Fine East Wind Seen 27 Widl Geese Lots of Ducks Flying Fixing up the Thrashing Mill Putting out Manure with the Canoe Wrote 2 Letters to Day 1 to the Glengarrian with 1 Dollar in it The other to Publishers Pet and Animals 44 Gotwalk Bldg. Springfield Ohio, U.S.A. 50 cents Killed 2 Chickens put Manure in upper Field Fernandez crofsed with the Letters gave him Money to pay for Them and registered the one for Ohio Bought Kerosene oil 10th H A Birth Day Fine Cool Fixing the Mill Making a Blind out on the Shoal Stanley putting out Manure Took the Pumpkins out of the cornfield took up all out of the Garden put the Pigs in the Garden Eddy here for the Gun St Dennis Day took 10 Doz of Eggs to Douquetts </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> {page one} James Cameron Island 11th of October 1900 Fine Day Painting the West End of the House got a Rat in the Bay went to the Head of the Island Salted the cows Boiling Feed for the Pigs Leander not well Fernandez crossed Stanley putting out Manure on the corn Ground Brought the Mail and Envelope From the Star 12th Fine Day Stanley putting out Manure got a Rat in the Bay Working some at the House Fernandez went to Cornwall Lucias for Potatoes 1/2 Bushel a Light on the Buoy at Squaw Island the Grit Boats must have put it there Making Blinds in the House to night Brought my Potograph From Cornwall 5 of Them 13th very Fine putting out Manure on the Corn Piece Fixing ceder Brush out in the Blinds on the shoal Leander crofsed with a Tub of Butter and 12 Doz of Eggs 1 lb of Soda 5 14th Sissy Ionia and Stanley went to Georges Dundee Ed Renshaw here They shot a Quere Kind of a Duck came home to night 15th very Foggy smoky this Morning Big Shooting this morning the Drudge came this afternoon Went for the Mare as we want her for the Thrashing Mill Brought a Lot of Brick in the scow Sent off 2 Photograpsh 1 to Helen and 1 to Dan to go off tommorow Fernandez crofsed 3 Indians called here to Day got 1 lb of Butter Going of From the Shore they stole the Hooks of my Lines and and stole a Big Tennet I had Full of Water at the Shore Got about 14 Feet of a Belt From Uncle Bill Eddy here to night 16th My Glengarrian up up to Day paid it on the 9th Windy Rained cool got 6 Ducks Drew sand for chimney ice to night First ice here {page two} James Cameron Island 7th October 1900 Fine cool cut the cornstalk took in the corn Husked it the Cameron Corn From Kansas Ploughing the Potato Ground East Working at the Kitchen chimney Windy to night 18th St Luke's Day and Thanksgiving Day Fine a small Shower of Rain a Blust of North Wind a Rainbow with it Ed Renshaw after Leander to go to Douquetts Hunters I suppose Stanley at the Potatoes at the Maple Tree on the East side 3 Hunting Men here to night From Cornwall La Petite Leblau Shimerets stopt to night Gave me 1.50 Treated me to a Drop of Good stuff had 2 Boats Fernandez crofsed got the Mail Windy 19th Windy in the Morning Fine Day Leander and Mr Douglas came went out to the Blind to get his Decoys Leander came up From Rofs Island For Mr Douglas outfit to camp on Ross's Island the Kitchen chimney Finished the Brickwork Done Fernandez crofsed took his Gun and Blinds and Poles took up the rest of the Potatoes at the East Maple Trees 20th Fine Boiling Feed for the Pigs Stanley Finished Ploughing the East Peice of Potatoes Ploughing the Piece Back of the Barn Fernandez came and went off Lucias for Potatoes 1/2 Bushel 2 Men here from Rofs's Island for hay for to make Bedding got a Rat thats about 14 we got now cut a Lump of Carlo's Toe as he is Lame with it Fernandez took home the Mail 21st Fine Day Dan Spink and John H here Leander came a Big Lofs to Mr Douglas his things in the Tent stolen while they were away Leander to church to night Fernandez crossed </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> {page one} James Cameron Island 22nd of October 1900 Fine took the coils of Marsh hay up to the stacks Ploughing the Potato Ground back of the Barn put marsh hay on the Stacks as the Hens is spoiling them Tommy Rose and Arthur here for 1 Dollars worth of Butter Fernandez went to Lancaster Salted the cattle got a Rat in the Bay Shells Speeching in Lancaster to night 23rd Livinia (Sissy) Birth Day Fine very warm in the Forenoon Rained in Afternoon Lewis Hence here in the Boathouse Fishing Livinia making soap out of Gillets Lye for the First time Fernandez Back from Lancaster over to Summerstown on the Tramp all the time a Lot of Shooting to Day Stanley commenced Ploughing on the Lower Point East of the Big Apple Tree I cut the Broken Limb of the apple tree Found a Indian Hatchet or axe Lot of crockery Rained hard to night got a Letter from Minnie in Chestervill 24th Our Hugh's Birth Day Fine Day Stanley Ploughing got 2 Rats in the Bay Fixed the Hard Soap cut it in squares to Day a good Lot of it Mr Jo Lemay and Frank here Bought 7 lb of Butter 1 Bushel of Potatoes Rained a Few Drops Fernandez crofsed this Evening 25th St Crispin's Day all Shoemakers Day My Birth Day 1825 75 years old to Day Fine East Wind Gordon here took away his Trunk Gave him a Pair of Mits Stanley Ploughing Heard of Roderick Camerons Death he was a Williamstown Boy LIke Myself 26th Fine Day Stanley and Sissy to Mill took 6 Bushels of Wheat Bought Cottonade 33 yards Cotton oil 60 cents Balsam 25 Matches 15 Burner 15 Globes chimney Boots 36 1/2 lb of Butter Mr Kelly Departed Mr Genie here 3 Tubs {page two} James Cameron Island 27th of October 1900 Rained Last night East Wind Mr Genie here at his Slabs and Boat Leander came from Douquetts Sold a Tub of Butter to The Lucias 6 Dollars Potatos Stanley Ploughing Fixing Hog Feed got 2 Rats to Day Fernandez went to Cornwall to Mr Pringle's Meeting Sent For Dr Hall's Rheumatic Cure 50 cents 28th St Simon and St Judes Day very Fogy and Smoky Genie Fishing Lady Smith Stopt in Summerstown with the Fog Stanley went to Dundee For George Rained some to night 29th Fine Day Lots of Shooting Fernandez went to Lancaster Sent for a Botle of Essense of Peppermint 10 Ed Renshaw here Stanley came had Sugar 20 lb Preserving Pan Outing Mr Genie went off got a Rat thats 21 now 30th East Wind cool Eddy here hunting Wrote the Directions on Pastboard John Cameron Junction City Kansas USA they are going Tommorow I'll Give them 5 Dollars so to make sure going to Bring corn not shelled for the Pigs Fixing it to night Fixing Fence around stael Back of the Garden Pigs got out Fernandez to Summerstown to night sent for 2 spools of White got a viol of Peppermint 10 cents 31st E Wind Halloeen or Holy Eve The night of the Fairies Nomination in Alexandria Fernando Went Leander and Stanley Went to Fort Covington with 6 Bags of Corn to Grind for Pig Feed Sent a Bag of Potatoes to John Cameron Junction City Kansas gave Leander 5 Dollars to Pay whatever it costs as he sent 2 Dollars to the Duty so he could not tell cracking nuts </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> {page one} James Cameron Island 1st of November 1900 All Saints Day The Harvest Month of Death very Fine Day Stanley Ploughing near East of the Ash Tree George came about 12 o Clock Brought a Lot of Good Bags for the Thrashing Working at the Mill Fernandez came and Went off Eddy Renshaw here Feeding Ground Cornmeal to the Pigs Jo Lemay took home the Bag and Pail Bought 10 lb of Butter 2 Dollars Lots of Flies Grasshoppers some Mosquitoes Ducks not Plenty here not very well with Dizzinefs in my Head Fernandez went to Hic Meeting in Williamstown Windy to night 2nd All Soul's Day Fine W Wind Windy Working at the Thrashing Machine all Day got a Rat thats 24 now not very Wet to Day got a Letter From Adelaide got a lb of Tea Did not get Back her Change 3rd very Fine Day Went around the island got a Rat in the Bay thats 25 Commenced to Thrash got 8 Rats under the Wheat Stack Thrashed 15 Bushels to Day Pretty Bad with this Dizzinefs it took me Bad to Day an Indian here Wanting a Load of Wood William Mussel his name did not Get it Fernandez to Summerstown one of my Papers did not come 4th Sunday Fine some Windy George went Home Randolph came got a Rat in the Bay thats 26 I got 5th Guy Fawk's Day Gunpowder Plot Rained Ed Renshaw and Leander went to Point-Muya or Rainy Point for Ducks a Fine Set of Rainbows this Evening Fernandez of a Tramp Fixed my Pants Took a Bad Turn to night 6th Lily Annie Cameron Creamer's Birth Day 1899 This is the Yankees Election Day Stanley Ploughing at the Ash Tree Leander and Eddy came to night had over 40 Ducks {page two} James Cameron Island 7th of November 1900 Helen's Birth Day 1842 Glengarry Election Rained some was ready to go But seen very poor hopes of Putting me acrofs so I had to stop at Home I was very sorry on Charles Craig's account as he told our Boys he would give me a Ride out and I was ready since 5 o clock to go The Grist got in By Boodling in Glengarry Mr Pringle got in in Cornwall Eddy shoting in the Blind 8th Some Rain Stanley Ploughing Eddy in the Blind went to the Pitt Point Went to the Upper Point Heard McKinley got Elected with a Big Majority Randolph and Leander went to Point-Mua for Ducks Eddy Down to change Boats 9th Noth East Wind Prince of Wales Birth Day high Wind snowing First Snow cool Randolph and Leander came Back about 3 o clock Rained Last night got 6 Ducks all wet Hamilton went up this Morning 10th North Windy Cool snow on the Mountains Drew Big Flat Stone for Steps from the Basswood Tree on the south side Randolph and Leander crofsed up to Jos Fernandez crofsed for the Mail Lady Smith Kind of Late coming 11th Fine Leander and Randolph here Early in the Morning John H here Gave me a Small ------ 2 Loons shot to Day gave John H his Socks and Mits 12th Martinmass Day Windy Raining Willie Rose here got 5 lb of Butter 1 Dollar Stanley Working at the outside cellar steps Drew over the Big Flat Stone at the East End of the Kitchen Wild Geese </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> {page one} James Cameron Island 13th of Nov 1900 Froze hard last night Fine East Wind Turned Windy Began to snow about 1/2 past 4 o clock Jo Lemay here Got 4 lb of Butter 90 cents Stanley taking over the Barn Slabs and taken the Flat step stones From this House putting Boards around this house for the Banking and they took them away to Spite me a Stormy night for a While 14th Fine cool West Wind Working over at the Building got Rat and a Leg Fernandez crofsed took 2 Loons Boxed up to send to Montreal to Be stuffed Stanley Fixing a place for the 2 Rams as the calves has their Place Lots of Boats went to Day the Ground covered with snow not much shooting to Day Froze Last or to night 15th Fine Cool got 2 Scottish Americans From Dan Fixing around the House put the Milk in the Pantry out of the cellar West Wind 16th Fine cool W Wind Plastering stables Freezing to Day and to night putting some Straw out of the Barn Salmon River Froze 17th Fine Day E Wind Stanley Plastering Cow Stable Randolph here Eddy here Shot 10 Ducks out in the Blind no Boat out of Salmon River to Day Seen a Crane Wind changed to West this Evening 18th Sunday Leander came Down from Jos hunting with Mr Malby hunting not very good 19th Began taken the things over to the New House Raining snowing Blowing a Blustery ugly time to move got there after Dark which is not a good Omen {page two} James Cameron Island 20 Nov 1900 Rained to night Randolph here shot 5 Ducks Kind of Bad Weather water high 21st on This Day of the Month D McMaster Departed 1846 (Senior) Fine Turned Windy and Rained some Lots of Shooting to Day Went to the Bay got 2 Rast to Day First Baking in the new house Randolph here very windy Stanley working at the cellar Drain an eclipse on the Sun very very windy this afternoon and to night and Rain Randolph stopt to night 22nd Fine Lots of Boats going to Day 2 Big Steamers passed Down The Druges and Scows Left out here to Day Ed Renshaw here he is out with Jo Lally Took a Lot of Traces of corn over to the other House New Moon comes in this Morning St Celisa's Day 23rd Fine Big Wind Last night Went around the Island Found a Bun or Punt Took over the Lime to the other House Measured 10 Bushels of Wheat to go to Mill a Rout about the Satchel they took it out of the Room and hid it on their Mother Water high took a Jar of Randolph to Dundee for oil had Randolphs Boat some Trees and Limbs Down with the Wind 24th Fine cool East Wind Stanley to Mill to Day some cool and Windy to night Fixing irons and Tools in the old House chopping some a Lot of shooting Below to Day a pair of overals Bought 25th St Catherin's Day Stormy E Wind Raining Eddy here 26th Raining Hailing Blowing East Wind Took over the Milk Snowing 27th Fine East Wind Randolph here on the Little Island Eddy here taking over the sticks of the Barn for a pig Pen 2 Boats went up Steam Barge went Down </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> {page one} James Cameron Island 28th of November 1900 E Wind cold ice Froze in the Kitchen to night Took over the 2 young Pigs no Boats to Day 1 Boat went up Randolph on the Little Island and here Baking to Day 29th Fine Kind of Foggy musky a Great Lot of Boats went up and Down to Day and a Lot coming up to night churning to Day took over the clock Fixing an outside Door this is St Andrews Day The Festival of the Scotch Fine some Musky Foggy Boys away hunting Eddy Renshaw here one or 2 Boats went Down to Day Stanley Drawing the Stack in the upper Field 2 Loads to Day 1st of December cut some stove Wood Fine E Wind Eddy here Boats a Going a Boat went Down all Lighted up after Dark The Pigeon 2nd First Sunday in Advent Fine Mr Humes and Moses Lemay here John H and Dan Spink Randolph all here 3rd Fine Leander came from Jo Douquetts Killed the White hog to Day Eddy with Himes E Wind Randolph Grinding his axes 4th E Wind Leander Went to Haggartys For Stove Pipes 18 To 1 Bag of Salt 1 lb of Tea Broom 25 Turned Stormy high East Wind Killed the Black Pig cutting the house for the Pipes Broke the coal oil Jar spilt it near all very Windy to night snowed some heard the Mill in Cornwall Burnt Monday kille a Big Tame Duck 5th East Wind Stormy cold took over the Single Stove Killed a Rat yesterday at the Fixing up the Stove Stormy no Boats to Day nor yesterday Lights Last night up 1 Boat up 6th Fine St Nicholas Day Fernandez to Cornwall Leander to Kill Renshaws pigs Lots of Boats went up to Day Lewis and Peter Bosell here yesterday Bought Stanly Boots Sissys Boots and Heels Wrote a Letter did not send it off yet {page two} James Cameron Island 7th of Dec 1900 Fine snow Leander went for Shells Working at the Pantry Stanley Looking after the Cattle not very well 8th Freezing some Stanley Drawing Hay alone Leander after Ducks at the Pantry Randolph here turning Windy and cool on the 6th Hamiltons Light Quit and McLauchlin on the 7th Hills Quit 2 or 3 Days Before them 9th north Wind very cold Freezing hard to night in the House and outside Flowers Froze 10th Leanders Birth Day 1872 Boarding some at the north side west of the Front Door inside stuffed a Lot of newspapers in it Drew some Marsh Hay From the upper Field Drew Straw over to the cellar to shut it up Made a Lot of ice in the Back Bay Fixing the outside cellar Door Banking it going to be Frosty to night 11th Kind of the Fine East Wind Turned Warmer Took over the Bags Sharpened the crofscut Saw a Real Frosty night the Salmon River crofsing with Horses He went to the P.O. But did not Bring my Letteer got the Kansas Journal 12th Fine Smoky Frosty Seen a Mink Track on the shore in the Bay Went to the Little Island north side for Ducks Stanley sawing chopping and splitting stove-wood at the catle too The Pump Broke Blowing snowing Freezing night 13th Snowing till 12 o clock Moderated some Fixing on Boards at the Foot of the stairs churning put the Cat in the cellar Last night Fixing the Pump to night Turned very cold very Frosty West Wind 14th Frosty very cold Boarding the north side Finished it Putting in the Pump Frosty to night not very well 15th Calm Frosty Drew some Wood Leander and Stanley on the Little Island North Drawing the Last of the stack in upper Feild (2nd Took the Ram on the 2nd) </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> {page one} James Cameron Island 16th of December 1900 Randolph here had the Mail Gave Him a Letter to put in the PO To John Cameron Kansas Junction City Eddy with Mail too cold Time 17th Frosty Fernandez crofsed to chop took his saw cold Foggy Grinding axes not very well Pigion over at the Barn Froze hard 18th Freezing Foggy East Wind Sent a Letter to Day Sent a Box of Ducks with 12 in it Leander crofsed to Haggartys with them Bought Sugar 50 cents worth and 25 cents worth a Boom 25 Randolph and Fernandez cutting wood for Captain Baker 19th Kind of Soft cleaning the Thrashing Machine Fixed 2 or 3 Shelves Rained some Last night Made a Step for the Thrashing Machine and Rained some to to night 20th Fine Soft snowed some caught 8 or 9 Perch Stanley put out some Manure took over the Sewing Machine Digging the Manure from the outside cellar Door and putting straw under Washing to Day Fernandez here for a Stick of Hicory and took 2 axe handles Last Day of Fall 21st First Day of Winter Foggy a Fine Day Leander Went to Lancaster Crofsed to Fraser Point Bought Tea a Bottle of Strawberry Stuff Crofsed to Renshawas or Summerstown about the Shortest Day of the Year Broke on one of the Marsh Hay stacks at the Barn St Thomas Day New Moon 22nd Fine Day East Wind Stanley chopping Stove Wood Fernandez came had 4 Dull axes to Grind and a crosscut saw to File 23rd Fine Eddy Renshaw here Boys after Ducks Rained some to night 24th Christmas Eve Fine Leander to Summerstown council all over Bought the Stove at Haggartys 1 gallon of coal oil got 2 Letters 1 From Helen and a Dollar in it a Book From Daisy and 2 Ties a Letter From Dan {page two} James Cameron Island 25th of December 1900 Christmas Day West Wind a Little Snow cool Leander to church took the Letter to Put in the PO For Maxville Gave 50 cents to Livinia as her Share Leander came had the small Box with a Lot of Things in it a cap pencils and Leads Matches Wax Medal Belts corkscrews Books Silver case and other things Shot an owl Fernandez crossed to chop with Randolph 26th Fine and Fixing the Stove St Stephen's DAy old Mr Currie Buried to Day Froze some to night Windy seen a Mosquito and a Bee 27th St John the Evangelist The Free Masons Day The Foot square and Rule Teaches many a Fool Silk Satin and Scarlet Teaches many a Harlot Moved the Single Stove and put more pipes to it plastered around the wall Wrote a Letter to Dan to Day and sent it off to night Leander crofsed Gordon Finished his Plank at the Wharf snowed some to night 28th St Innocents Day Fine Kind of soft Stanley Drew 3 Loads of Wood Windy to night 29th our Angus Birth Day cold Windy Fixing shelves in the Buttery Feeding the Sheep near the Bush 30th Last Sunday this Year Fine a Few Flakes of Snow West Wind to night 31st Last Day of the Year a very very Fine Day took over the cook stove to the old House from this House Drew 3 or 4 Loads of Wood Thawing some Fernandez Shot a Duck at the Little Island North Side cattle Hogs and Dogs and hens Ducks all right snowed a Little to night Windy to night and cold 1st of January New Year 1901 Fine Windy Frosty cold Boarding some up Stairs had New Years in Wine Fernandez crofsed to Randolphs to chop Took the articles that Minnie Sent to Adelaide and Lilly </div> transcribed https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/265f26b52d5e476ba02f22121c2ab977.pdf 5279aac69ed00a505d94ef1238dece72 PDF Text Text � Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. {page one} James Cameron Island 16th of December 1900 Randolph here had the Mail Gave Him a Letter to put in the PO To John Cameron Kansas Junction City Eddy with Mail too cold Time 17th Frosty Fernandez crofsed to chop took his saw cold Foggy Grinding axes not very well Pigion over at the Barn Froze hard 18th Freezing Foggy East Wind Sent a Letter to Day Sent a Box of Ducks with 12 in it Leander crofsed to Haggartys with them Bought Sugar 50 cents worth and 25 cents worth a Boom 25 Randolph and Fernandez cutting wood for Captain Baker 19th Kind of Soft cleaning the Thrashing Machine Fixed 2 or 3 Shelves Rained some Last night Made a Step for the Thrashing Machine and Rained some to to night 20th Fine Soft snowed some caught 8 or 9 Perch Stanley put out some Manure took over the Sewing Machine Digging the Manure from the outside cellar Door and putting straw under Washing to Day Fernandez here for a Stick of Hicory and took 2 axe handles Last Day of Fall 21st First Day of Winter Foggy a Fine Day Leander Went to Lancaster Crofsed to Fraser Point Bought Tea a Bottle of Strawberry Stuff Crofsed to Renshawas or Summerstown about the Shortest Day of the Year Broke on one of the Marsh Hay stacks at the Barn St Thomas Day New Moon 22nd Fine Day East Wind Stanley chopping Stove Wood Fernandez came had 4 Dull axes to Grind and a crosscut saw to File 23rd Fine Eddy Renshaw here Boys after Ducks Rained some to night 24th Christmas Eve Fine Leander to Summerstown council all over Bought the Stove at Haggartys 1 gallon of coal oil got 2 Letters 1 From Helen and a Dollar in it a Book From Daisy and 2 Ties a Letter From Dan {page two} James Cameron Island 25th of December 1900 Christmas Day West Wind a Little Snow cool Leander to church took the Letter to Put in the PO For Maxville Gave 50 cents to Livinia as her Share Leander came had the small Box with a Lot of Things in it a cap pencils and Leads Matches Wax Medal Belts corkscrews Books Silver case and other things Shot an owl Fernandez crossed to chop with Randolph 26th Fine and Fixing the Stove St Stephen's DAy old Mr Currie Buried to Day Froze some to night Windy seen a Mosquito and a Bee 27th St John the Evangelist The Free Masons Day The Foot square and Rule Teaches many a Fool Silk Satin and Scarlet Teaches many a Harlot Moved the Single Stove and put more pipes to it plastered around the wall Wrote a Letter to Dan to Day and sent it off to night Leander crofsed Gordon Finished his Plank at the Wharf snowed some to night 28th St Innocents Day Fine Kind of soft Stanley Drew 3 Loads of Wood Windy to night 29th our Angus Birth Day cold Windy Fixing shelves in the Buttery Feeding the Sheep near the Bush 30th Last Sunday this Year Fine a Few Flakes of Snow West Wind to night 31st Last Day of the Year a very very Fine Day took over the cook stove to the old House from this House Drew 3 or 4 Loads of Wood Thawing some Fernandez Shot a Duck at the Little Island North Side cattle Hogs and Dogs and hens Ducks all right snowed a Little to night Windy to night and cold 1st of January New Year 1901 Fine Windy Frosty cold Boarding some up Stairs had New Years in Wine Fernandez crofsed to Randolphs to chop Took the articles that Minnie Sent to Adelaide and Lilly https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/83f80b413f4955bf4761211c3dfe5a5e.pdf 8e11e602ecf37d97cd4dbf70228693de PDF Text Text � Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. {page one} James Cameron Island 2nd of January 1901 <s>un</s>fortunate Day Windy cold Freezing Windy to night ice Making a Little a Weasel on the Island Shot a Shell drake if it was calm the ice would take but its too Windy 3rd Allen's Birth Day 1853 Fine Fair and Frosty ice Taken to Christees this Morning ice taken to Little Island North Side Leander and Stanley crofsed to it ice going Down Making in some Places if it keeps on Freezing this way to night you may crofs tommorro Taken acrofs to Fraser's Point 4th Leander and Stanley went up the ice Leander crofsed Lots of Small holes got the Mail Fernandez came Back with him Snowed some Blustery Freezing hard to night went for EEls got 3 Bought Screws 5th a very Frosty Day Wind Fine Sunshining Working at an outside Door for the Kitchen Fox here Last night got a Blue Bill yesterday on the ice Fernandez crofsed got some of the Mail 6th Epiphany Sunday Fine Randolph and D Spink Fishing got a very Large Pike some Perch 3 EEls our Boys got a Black Duck on or at Little Island South side Began to Snow a Little East Wind not Cold Randolph took the Measuring Tape 7th Fine E Wind Snowing at their Axes Ground 3 of Them took the Black Duck over to the other House Fernandez Went to chop at Mr Charles Craids 8th Annie's Birth Day 1866 a very Fine Day East Wind cutting some of the Trees the Wind Blew Down I went over to the old House Broke on a Marsh hay stack yesterday 9th Fine not very well put out Bushes yesterday to Hamiltons Wharf Took over the Pork and Salted it caught some Perch Snow all off the ice putting out few Loads of Manure Windy to night 10th E Wind Windy cold Big East Wind Storm Snowing Drifting Blue Bill Dead Rain some hail to night Windy {page two} James Cameron Island 11th of January 1901 Fine cool East Wind Fixed the cubboard in the N Corner of the Kitchen Blowing snowing Drifting 12th Old Style Drifting Snowing wind changed to West Fernandez came about 2 o clock Snowing hard to night and Drifting Frank Laplante crofsed the Summerstown Roadon the ice with a Horse on the 11th 13th Fine Dan Spink and Randolph here Went Fishing Perch got 2 Went Fishing EEls got 40 Lost the spear {illegible} Large Platter Fernandez went with them to Craigs 14th Fine a Lot of crofsing Christees for EEls Fishing Drew 2 Loads of wood took up a Barrel of Water cleaned {illegible} E Wind 15th Fine Cool East Wind some Drops of Fine Rain Randolph here had a Letter from Dan about the Cornwall Stanley {illegible} Snake Head Tea {illegible} went to night rained {illegible} 16th Fine rained some showers Randolph here Brought the Kansas Journal him and Leander Fishing Perch sun shining getting Kind of sloppy Got 8 Perch and {illegible} some Windy to night 17th Fine Day Leander came went to Lancaster gave him a {illegible} to Buy compound {illegible} strawberry {illegible} Papers his mother {illegible} for {illegible} Douquetts to day Few Perch {illegible} Frank Laplante a Bee to Day 18th Fine a very Frosty Day Randolph came Fernandez came had 2 Bottles of Strawberry 50 Envelopes 20 Bloting Paper 5 took Back 1.25 Pepper 10 Bought Pants overalls Shirts Bottle of Ink Mrs Peter Chisholm in the Gore Buried to Day Carlo not Well wont Eat or Drink very Frosty to night 10th Carlo Died very very Frosty Day George came Make a Neck Yoke Fixed the Pump Summerstown Road Bushed 18th https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/ae737b8d2853406115034b7e47ad634d.pdf 09e5daf36252007d1620405438fcd34e PDF Text Text � Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. {page one} James Cameron Island 20th of January 1901 Fine cold and Frosty East Wind Randolph Dan Spink and John H here 3 of them went to spear EEls got 8 George went off Sent Ionia some things 2 Dollars cash a Belt a Tam O Shanter Soap 2 Kinds of Fish Sweatmeats an Indian with 1 Horse Sleigh and 2 Dogs passed Down the south side Looking for Wood Bushi si his name Sport Followed them he stopt at Lewis's coming Back Leander went over and got Sport he had no notionof coming home John H took 8 EEls with him Fernandez crofsed to Craigs to chop took 2 axes with him Leander crofsed to night not so cold to night Windy to night 21st St Agnefs Day Fine Kind of Warm Wind Drawing Fire-wood 3 Loads in Forenoon Unfortunate Day Unfortunate Day Windy to night Froze hard Rained a Shower 22nd Fine Day St Vincent's Day most Beautiful Unfortunate Day Frosty to night Queen Victoria Departed Born the 24th of May 1819 aged 81 years and 8 months a very Good Queen a Lofs to the Empire George Snider Died as they were talem him to the Hospital 23rd Fine cool Frosty Leander and Stanley in the Bush chopping E Wind Randolph here scated Down took my Kansas Paper Down the Kansas City Weekly Journal January the 17th Wrote a Letter to Dan concerning the Death of Carlo Dated inside the 24th Leander to Summerstown took the coal oil can Windy some cold 24 Fine St Pauls Day if Fair a Happy Day This is Charles Tuppers Birth Day of the Butternut Islad Fernandez came tonight 25th Robie Burns Birth Day a very Fine Day Fernandez to Summerstown cutting some Wood 1 Horse sleigh of Indians went Down to Rofs Island on the North side for Wood Drew 3 Loads to the Bank Logs to the door {page two} James Cameron Island 26th of January 1901 A Fortunate Day a very Fine Day a Few Flakes of Snow this Morning an Indian passed Down with a Team to Rofs's Island For Wood splittig Logs at the Door First Time for Stanley to be Shaved Reuben and Jessie came Down on scates From Cornwall 10 minutes to 2 the Left Cornwall and got here 1/2 Past 3 Pretty good for them not Knowing the Road or the ice Leander crofsed got the Mail Received the Gazzeet Almanack From Dan Bought Haggarty Tea and Sugar Fernandez came 27th Fine Randolph and D Spink came had a Spear Dan made himself for EEls in the Mud went to spear EEls got 22 The 2 young Folks Reuben and Jessy started for Cornwall a change in the Moon Snowed through the night 28th Snowing to Day Randolph came Grinding axes had a Dog with him one of the cows calved yesterday 29th Fine cold Day chopping some calm to night Fernandez crofsed to night came Back siad the Revd Mr Mathewson was coming to morrow 30th Fine Day E Wind 2 Rigs of Indians went Down for Wood The Boys Leander and Fernandez went to Lancaster to get the Horses shod 80 cents Kings Fixed the Revs Mr Mathewson and Randolph here Read From the 6th Chapter of The Galations and then Quoted from that also a very Good Prayer Brought me the Christian Herald and in it very good Reading Boys came they say the Road goes Down on the ice From Dan Frasers to Lancaster Bushed Drawing stones to the Wharf there Fernandez crofsed to cut ice for Jo Douquett 31st Fine Fair and Frosty E Wind Stanley and Leander chopping https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/74aa7635d4ccfaa1fef9a9ffadd369d8.pdf 619995f5fb7a2ee3f1ac50c8d93179de PDF Text Text � Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. {page one} James Cameron Island 1st of February 1901 The Black Month Fine Fair Frosty Fixed the Rings on the End of the Neckyoke chopping some Drawing Wood Wrote a Letter to the Kansas City Weekly Journal Dated he second of February as it Wond go to the PO till tommorow and perhaps not then containing 25 cents Silver St Bridgets Day Drew 3 Loads of Wood Borrowed 25 cents turned Windy Fernandez came to night had a Letter From Jessie in Cornwall and a Lot of very Fine Papers of the Queen and the Big Fire in Montreal 2nd Candle Mass Day a very Fine Day the Bear and Raccoon and Badger will see their Shadows as the Sun shines well all Day Lilly Renshaw came Down for Stanley to help them with putting up their ice Randolph here the Boys chopping till 12 then go Ready to go to Dundee for Kerosene oil gave them the Letter for Kansas City Weekly Journal to put in the office over there took the 5 gallon Jar East Wind 12 cents a Gallon 60 Races in Dundee 3rd Unfortunate Day Septuagasima Sunday E Wind Fine Lilly Renshaw here Leander went up with her Turned windy to night Drifting Full Moon 4th E Wind Drifting snowing some nailing on Boards up Stairs East side 5th Fine Fernandez crossed to to Renshaws to Build an ice house West Wind Stanley and Leander chopping The Marsh hay stack Done this Morning Took the Saw to the Bush cold Time Heard that the Oldest Judge in Canada Departed in the Person of Judge Pringle of Cornwall Buried on the 5th 6th cold Time Mifs Lafflam Buried to Day Fernandez came From Renshaws Killed 6 Roosters to Day very Cold to night 7th Cold Fine sun Shines Windy Fixing some Boards up Stairs Wrote a Letter to Day to My neice in Cornwall Stanley Killed 4 Rusters to Day Unfortunate Day Frosty to night (Lock the Stable after the Horse is Stole) {page two} James Cameron Island 8th of February 1901 Gordons Birth Day 1863 Fine Fair and Frosty Fernandez went to Cornwall took 7 of Poultry Windy Fixing Boards up stairs Took the Letter put it in the P.O Gordon 38 years old to Day 9th Unfortunate Day Fine cold Frosty Gordon Went to Lancaster Bought Bought a Lot of clothing came here coming Back Had a Drop of Good stuff Fernandez came From Cornwall 10th Fine cold Frosty Gordon ewnt acrofs Leander crofsed Sexagesima Sunday 11th Fine Fair and Frosty sun shining Drawing cordwood to the Bank Drew Firewood to the Door Stanley chopping Last Quarter of the Moon after 1 in the Evening a Fortunate Day Seen an Owl passing Snowed some to night 12 Fine Drew 2 Loads of the Fine Hay Stack in the Field at the Stone heap Drawing Firewood Ed Renshaw here Unfortunate Day turned a Little Windy at Noon Wrote a Letter to Lily Vitality Association 200 Front Street, Sarnia, Canada Alexander Fraser Evan's Son here got the Load of the crow Bar as they are Working at Stones for the Wharf in Lancaster Gave Eddy the 2 Letters to put in the Post Office with 5 cents to Pay Postage A Letter to Dr T.A. Slocum, 98 Pine Street New York 13th Cold Windy Drifting Snowed Blowing Randolph here Brought the Mail a Letter From Dan got my Kansas Almanack I sent for 25 cents snowed some to night 14th St Valentine's Day Fernandez came from Frasers some cold Blowing Boarding some up stairs in our Room Fired 2 shots at the Fox 15th Cold Frosty Drifting Snowed Blowing Fixing some in the cellar as the Frost is touched a Few of the Potatoes Banking some snow around the outside wall of the cellar Killed a Muskrat https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/20650b5505b48d84b17bc90a3e1c206e.pdf 54fd44329229dd73b5d7122614134959 PDF Text Text � Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. {page one} James Cameron Island 16th of February 1901 Unfortunate Day Mild Kind of Fine Fernandez went across to A. Frasers Stanley and Leander Drawing Firewood a Fox passed over to the Back Bay got a Rat snowed some to Day Drew 3 Loads of Firewood Wrote a Letter for the Star put a Dollar in it my Date is 26th of Feby Leander to the store Bought of Mr Haggarty 1 Box of Soda Biscuit 25 Soda 10 Fernandez came from Frasers 17th Shrove Sunday Unfortunate Day Quinquagesima Randolph and Donald Spink here Jo Mitchel and 1 of Lewis Boys here had Horse and Cutter Wanted Wheat for their Mare as she got in the ice gave them Wheat Leander to church to night Foxes Running about Lots of them nice and Moderate Weather now got a Rat 18th James Hugh's Birth Day 1855 Fine Fernandez to Frasers to Work at Stones as they are Drawing to the Lancaster Wharf Wrote a Letter to Day to send to Dan cutting Logs 6 all Basswood Drew a Load of Firewood Indians Drawing from Christees Island to Day set out Poison Below the Island South Side Shrove Monday Writing part of John Cameron's career since he Left the Scottish Shore its on a Paper with Bobs on the inside 19th Shrove Tuesday George came to Thrash Got 2 Foxes this Morning seen Lots of Foxes running to Day Began to Thrash the Rod Broke and had to go to the Blacksmith's with it Snowed some Sent My 2 Letters to the P. Office For the Weekly Star with a Dollar in it the other to Dan With Register and Postage Money 9 cents Bought Sugar Left the Rod till Morning to get Fixed Skinned the 2 Foxes and 2 Muskrats 20th Ash Wednesday Randolph came with the Rod 25 cents paid Made some Legs for the Mill This is one of my Lent Days I eat no Meat to Day Thrashed about 18 Bushels to Day 21st a Fortunate Day Randolph Brought Medicine Letter from Lily victualey association Sarnia about 22 Bushels of Wheat Thrashed Killed 14 Rats {page two} James Cameron Island 22nd of February 1901 Washingtons Birth Day churning to day Fine this Morning Thrashing till near 12 o clock the Mill got rong George went Home Eddy Renshaw here Thrashed about 43 of Oats Randolph went gave him a Letter to put in the P.O to go tommorow 2 cents Postage Lily Victualy Vitality Association Sarnia A Man walked up the ice from the way of Lancaster passed on the south side of the Island in the afternoon Indians Drawing wood From Christees Island 23rd Unfortunate Day Fine cool sunshiny Leander and Stanley went to Lancaster to get part of the Thrashing mill Fixed at the <s>Dewars</s> Foundry cant Do it to Day Ed Renshaw here to Fix a handle in his axe Fernandez came from Frasers 24th St Mathias Day Lent Begins Quadragesima Sunday Leander to night to church got the Mail seen an owl 25th Fine Fernandez to Frasers Boys some Logs from the Bush a Fortunate Day a change in the Moon Snowed through the night 26th Fine snowed some Went to Lancaster Stanley and Leander for the Thrashing Machine see if was Fixed a Fortunate Day Bought cod Haddock Tea got Soap cold to night 27th Ember Day Fine Day cool some Sunshine But cold Windy Frosty to night 28th Last Day of the Month Fine cool and Frosty Randolph here a Team came up the Ice From the way of Lancaster passed up on the south side Boys sawing stove-wood its Lewis's Boys that came up the ice they had ash for Baskets Windy to night 1st of March St Davids Day The Festival of the Welsh Taffy's Day The Leek came in Fine sun Bright and clear some Windy Kind of Like a Lamb not much Like a Lion or adders-head An Unfortunate Day Ember Day cleaning some Wheat Thawing some Windy Leander crofsed with the Team Turned Kind of Cloudy or Smoky near 5 o clock commenced to snow or Sleet Received a Letter From Ionia Windy to night a Party at Summerstown to night 2nd an Unfortunate Day Snowing Boys went to Mill about 20 Bushels turned very Fine Froze hard to night Ember Day Fernandez Done at Frasers came home Sold his 2 Foxes 3 Dollars Leander https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/095880a0e49fce7a60cc0765343a68dc.pdf d546833f13262d53309212b098e94228 PDF Text Text � Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. {page one} James Cameron Island 3rd of March 1901 Sunday Fine Day John H here John H got a Trap Leander crossed with John H Wrote a Letter to Ionia to come Home Rained some to night and it Blew a hard Hard Wind all night 4th a very Fine Day Thawing 2 Mock suns one on each side of the sun and circle around the sun Randolph here the Boys Making Basswood Bunks for the sleigh cutting holes to Fish in the Back Bay Uncle John's Boy William Henery Shadgate's Birth Day his oldest Son Born in Quebec When moved to New York went aboard a Frigate sailing never heard about Him though inquired of his Father Different times some Wind to night 5th an Unfortunate Day Fine Snowed Blowed cool Drifted some Fernandez went to Cornwall for Brick 400 to Day snowed some tonight sawed stove wood Randolph to Cornwall Bought a Bell 6th Fine commenced to Blow hard about 2 o clock 1st Load of Logs 5 the next Load 6 in in the afternoon cut some Logs to Day Ed Renshaw and Barry passed Down on our Road to Lancaster for sawdust Thats 11 Logs to Day squally this afternoon 7th Fine a Team came up passed on the south side took 6 Logs in the Forenoon 1 a small short one took 3 or 4 Boards Back Took 6 in the afternoon Took Back 250 Pieces about 1000 Feet or over took them into the House so they would Dry Snowed Quite a Bit to night East Wind 8th Unfortunate Day Gloomy not cold a Few grains of snow Went with 7 Logs this Morning came Back 100 pieces 360 Feet some edgings 70 of Ash and 30 of Butternut Turned out a very Fine Day Livinia not very Well in Bed Went this afternoon with 5 Logs heard a Crow for the First Took Back 37 Pieces 264 Feet Snowed some to night 9th Snowing went with a Maple Log to Day got 11 Pieces out ofit 132 Feet For steps for the Thrashing Mill Took Back 39 Less how many Feet I Dont Know 290 Feet Fixing ash Boards up in the Kitchen Floor up stairs so they would Dry Took over to the other House some of the Boards that was Dry and those 39 pieces Captain A.J.Baker and Mrs Baker here they Look Well East Wind Eddy to 4 Bushels of Oats 7 Loads and 37 Logs 2046 Feet {page two} James Cameron Island 10th of March 1901 a Fortunate Day Fine East Wind cold Blowing hard commenced Raining Rained hard all night made icicles on the Trees Ed Renshaw here Leander to church got a Sabbath school Book the Home Study 11th East Wind icicles Bending the Limbs and Trees Down and Breaking them a Long Time this Forenoon at the other House Taking up tonight some Frozen Potatoes out of the cellar Windy to night 12th Unfortunate Day on This Day of the Month D McMaster (Senior) First came to the Island Windy Icicles on the Trees Filled a Barrel of Water about 57 years ago the Ice opened on this Day of the Month 13th Fine East Wind Went with the Boards that they tore off the other House to get Plained and Groove to Lancaster started turned Back for what I Dont Know Randolph here all Fishing Perch they are Breaking up the other House since I Dont want them to touch it that shows the characters I have to Deal with Leander went to night to someplace Windy to night 14th Stanleys B Day 1880 Stormy Went to Lancaster for Sawdust Blowing Drifting 15th Froze this Morning Smoky Fernandez went to Lancaster to go to Alexandria Meeting to morrow Eddy and Barrie here for What I did not here Drifting turned Fine E Wind They came for the oats 6 Bushels for Jo Douquett got a Muskrat Fishing got a Pike 16th a Very Fine Day Conservative Meeting in Alexandria to Day Drew the cord Wood From the Door crows Flying around An Unfortunate Day sun comes out hot 3 Indians and their Team taking a Load of Wood off the Little Island north side another Indian and Team went Down to Tuppers or Rofs's Island passed up with his Load Drew 3 Loads of Wood 17th St Patricks Day Sunday Mid-Lent a very Fine Day snowed some in the afternoon Ionia and George came Randolph Eddy Fernandez John H here Fishing got 14 Perch 1 Pike Eddy took an Ice nippers here Mrs May Dunlop and Wesleys passed up to Fort Covington https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/8bc7d569b5b4e06a97a7a4bab77cebd7.pdf 19d7b237414b427b055d02d991b4d0eb PDF Text Text � Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. {page one} James Cameron Island 18th of March 1901 St Josephs Day On This Day of the Month Vicky Departed 1887 Randolph and Eddy here Eddy came for Fernandez to go to chop a very Fine Day Fishing got 2 Pikes 7 Perch cutting ice 3 sleighs of Indians passed up one took Wood of the small Island Seen a Black Fox Passed 2 Dogs on the south side 19th Fine cold Frosty East Wind a Strange Dog here Blew hard to night 20th near the Last Day of Winter Fernandez came to night Last night chopping at Frashers for Eddy Renshaw Drew 2 Loads of Wood to the House then Went to Draw the Ice cut in the Back Bay to the other House a Fine Day took 2 Loads of ice Rained Heavy to night and soe Heavy Gusts of Wind I suppose its the Equinoxes crofsing the Line as its near the Last Day of Winter we will have the Equinoztinal Gales The Time the Day and Nights are near Equal 21st Fine Spring Begins a very Fine Day Some says the 22nd cutting ice and Drawing it to the other House Randolph here Brought Nicholson's crofscut saw about 7 Teeth Broke in it Fixed it some some Windy at noon the Strange Dog here yet goes away and comes around again the Sun Went Down very very Red and awful Bright Alexander Fraser here paying Fernandez for Working at the Stones for the Lancaster Wharf 13 1/2 or 14 Dollars got a Frog 22nd Livinia Senior Birth Day Blowing Snowing Blissardy Drifting Fine Randolph here Eddy here Working at the Ice very squally to Day Turning cold and Windy this Evening Freezing 23rd Fine Day 2 Boys went to Lancaster for Sawdust an Indian passed Down with a 1 Horse Sleigh for Wood First Blackbirds came this Morning Killed a House Rat John Hamilton and Thomas Jack here Took Home the Ram 3 of Lewis children hee got the Potatoes 9 of them Leander crofsed to Summerstown Wild Geese came Black Ducks Grass Birds heard a Robin Whistlers Blue Bills 24th A Fortunate Day Fine Livinia and Ionia went to Randolph's Gordon Randolph Dan Spink here Fishing Perch got a Pike this Evening a Strange Dog here to Day (My Name on My Fur coat was taken of By a ----------) {page two} James Cameron Island 25th of March 1901 Lady Day Annunciation of the Virgin Mary Fine East Wind cool Stanley went to Fort Covington the other 2 Went to Lancaster I sent a Letter with them to John Cameron Junction City Kansas sent for Writing Paper 25 cents 2 cents for Postage got 15 cents Back of change Bought an Iron Bedstead 8 Dollars Boots Stanley got Boots Fixed got a Handle for crofs cut saw got a Pike 26th John Hamilton Cameron Birth Day 1876 Fine Barrie and Eddie Renshaw here took home the sugar Pot Got 6 Bushels of Oats for Jo Douquett cranes came Rain to Day and to night Began to Tap Raining all night 27th Drops of Rain Fishing at Perch Tapt in the Last of the newmoon Took over to someone a pike Dresed Leander Did 28th Unfortunate Day Fernandez went to Barnharts for our axehelves Brought here only 2 had a Box of cartriges I got the April Number of the Home Journal <s>a Put</s> put a Big Dry Fire in the Stove when there was a Good Fire in Stuffed it some Wind Few Grains of snow 29th Unfortunate Day Kind of Gloomy Stanley went From Home to Day and no one in the House Knows where he went to as I asked at the Dinner Table where he Went Killed 4 Ducks to Day Tame ones Gordon here this Evening Stanley did not come home to night Windy to night 30th a very Fine Day some Wind sun warm Randolph here went to Line got a 6 lb Pike on it Drew 3 or 4 Loads of Firewood took the Plank of steps for the Mill over to the Barn from here Fernandez went o Lancaster Leander in the Sugar Bush Tapped 231 Trees now 31st Palm Sunday Fine Stanley came Leander went up to church came Back 1/2 past 2 Last of the Month 1st of April All-Fools Day Fine Tapping some about 12 to Day Fixing Barrels took Big Pans to the camp took Tin Pans to camp 2nd a very Fine Warm Day about 290 Tapt now 3rd Raining Snowing Rained hard to night 1 of the cows calved My Name on My Kansas Almanack was torn off https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/3e494cf59860dca702e54bd24ae4e683.pdf 12906a1dc96567f0545d4bf084ea5d80 PDF Text Text � Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. {page one} James Cameron Island 4th of April 1901 Rain Turned cleared up some Stanley a Fox this Morning water on the ice St Ambrose Day very Fine this afternoon Made the First Syrup took to the House 4 Gallons Drew a Boat or Bun up to the Wild Oats as its open some there Killed 2 of the Tame Ducks as they are very Fat a Few odd Shots Below the South Side they have a Blind at the Wild Oats 5th Good Friday Fine Kind of Foggy Smoky Dull Day Rained some Got a Whistler Stanley in the Bush no sun shines to Day Stanley Skinned his First Fox misty Weather 6th a Fortunate Day a Fine Afternoon E Wind Stanley skinning the Black Cow Heifer Boiling in the Bush Made 10 Gallons of Syrup Rained to night 7th Easter Sunday Rained Foggy On This Day of the Month Uncle John Departed in the year 1893 Randolph Dan Spink John H came here Drew their Boat on the ice From the air hole at the Foot of Hamilton's Island Boys in the Bush Made Taffy and Sugar Heard they commenced working at the Methodist church in Summerstown 8th East Monday Rained Last night Dull some Rain very Foggy Drawing some Drags of Wood to the Door Rained all night 9th On This Day of the Month I was Married 1862 Lots of Rain not very good Sugar Weather ice Lingering opening near Shore and Points seems solid in the channels Rained to Day and to night 10th Few Drops this Morning Turned Fine the sun came out for a While Dull Dreary and Smoky Drew the Bun up to the Head of the Island the Ice opening in the channel Down to the Little Island and Breaking around the Pier making a Strip Fine afternoon its Jamming some the ice Leander and Fernandez crofsed in the Bun to Hamiltons walked up to Post Office got the Mail got a Letter from John Cameron Junction City Kansas ice moving Down Frose some to night 11th a very Fine Day Mr George Annan and Randolph here Boys in the Bush Took over the Black Rooster Eddy Renshaw here to night Froze some to night and running pretty good to Day {page two} James Cameron Island 12th of April 1901 a very Fine Day Sap Runs well to Day Frost Last night George Annan and Randolph on the Little Island North Side Eddy Renshaw in the Sugar Bush I went up Through the Bush a Lot of Destruction by Icicles and Wind went to the Lower Point a Lot of Jamming on the south side Lots of ice going Down Took a Lots of Syrup home Goingt to Freeze to night 13th a very Fine Day running good I went up to the head of the Island Snakes coming out Eddy Renshaw in the Bush I came Down on the south side and awful Big Cake coming Down Jamming hard Below the wild Oats Eddy Brought my Mail 14th Low Sunday East Wind Fine Randolph and Eddy here Randolph took Mr Attwaters saw Leander crofsed to night 15th Fortunate Day Fine Day went up side of shore Fernandez went acrofs Early this morning Boiling and gathering running some Killed 2 of the Tame Ducks Know one Knows where Fernandez went if they do they wont tell But I Dont care if he goes and <s>never comes back</s> he came through the night Frogs Began their Music Loons came 16th Fortunate Day very Fine E Wind Sap running Fixing around th Mill put out the Swill Barrel the Girls Making sugar outside by Themselves made a Big Feast of Taffy for their Mother and me the First I eat since the sugar Began Boys in the Bush Fernandez off acrofs I went over to the other House put a Handle in the Hoe Setting Fires Went up to the camp Froze some to night 17th very Fine Day E Wind Boiled and Strained Drew the Bottom of the Stack in the Field Drew some of the Maple Logs to the house so to split them a calve yesterday went over to the old House took over Carlo's collar the Ice started to Move in the Back Bay this Evening wind changed to West 18th Fine Uncile Duncan's Birth Day The Census Man here Mr McDonald Ronald Roy's Sond Boiling of Pan Fille 7 1/2 Gallons to Day Taking the Banking from the cellar went to head of the Island https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/011e6e57df406a939c2a3b09a8bb2160.pdf 887258c6105568aeddcc974023a6b4df PDF Text Text � Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. {page one} James Cameron Island 19th of April 1901 Primrose Day Fine Eddy here took a can of Syrup Sawing Stove Wood Rained to Day and to night Fernandez came with his Wheel Set the net Windy 20th Windy Rain Sawing Stove-wood cold to Day the Grenada came out to Day on her First Trip Raining hard every night E Wind 21st Sunday Rained E Wind Leander crofsed this Evening a calf to night Rained again to night 22nd Fine Day Windy cool Stanley went to Dundee 1 cowhide 1 calfskin 1 Fox 3 Rats Sawing and cutting stove Wood at the Door Gathered 9 pails of Sap the Chaffe came into Lancaster this Evening Rain Stanley did not come to night 23rd St George's Day The Festival of the English Rained some Boiling sap East Wind 24th Unfortunate Day Made about 2 Gallons I think this is the Last Let the cows out to Pasture E Wind Randolph here Stanley and George came Sold his Fur Fox 1 Dollar Rats 15 cents a Peice Bought Outing 8 cents a yard Went over to the old House Rained every Day Since the New Moon came in Wrote a Letter to Allen W Ward Box 748 Avon Liv.Co. N.Y Began to Thrash about 1 o clock Oats Bought a Hat 25th St Marks Day Unfortunate Day First Quarter of the Moon Rained this Morning the Way the weather is to Day it will be so for Forty Days so some Folks say all Superstition E Wind Thrashing very Fine Day some Windy Took away the Buckets yesterday Sap runs well to Day My Head very Dizzy to Day and Last night Went up to the camp at 12 o clock 1 of the Sheep a Lamb and we took it in the House another had a Lamb at the upper Point after Supper Thrashed 50 Bushel 26th East Wind cool Fine Day Eddy here put Shoes on the Mare Finished the Thrashing this afternoon James Creamers B Day Indians here with Baskets Bought 4 from them the Woman is one of the Fridays about 100 or More Bushels Leander crofsed Bought 1/2 lb Tea 27th a very Fine Day E Wind George and Stanley went of took 2 Bags of Oats 2 Baskets for the children first Steamer went Down with a Raft the PUt the Mill in the old House Got coal oil new Round Dish 1 {illegible} Rival Took home Sugar Bush pans {page two} James Cameron Island 28th of April 1901 Sunday a Fortunate Day very Fine Day Eddy and Leander to the Kit Kit Eddy Brought me Dozen of Herring 20 cents Randolph Adelaide and the Big Boy Gave him 50 cents Silver Lilly and Gordon all here got some Pike in the net Salted the cattle 2 Indians set Fire on the Little Island Leander and Lilly went up together W Wind 29th Fine Fortunate Day Stanley very sick very unwell to Day First Ploughing to Day the Wheat Piece East of the Grove spreading some heaps of Manure on the corn Ground Went to the head of the Island to see the Sheep took the Trap home from the Bay East Wind Rained to night 30th Last Day of April Raining East Wind Stanley in Bed very unwell Working at Boarding the West side with ash Eddy Renshaw here Lights up to night Algoma went into Salmon River Foggy smoky 1st of May St Phillip and St James Day very Foggy in the Morning Turned very Fine Light Lit up Last Night a Tug came the Government to Fix the Buoys and Lights she came Down a Tug came up heavy Loaded Ploughing put out some Manure the Indians here with Baskets Bought 1 small Basket 2nd Kind of Foggy Rained West Wind The Lady Smith got a ground on her Trip Down at Summerstown 8 Tugs went Down 1 Went up and More may pass yet Fired a Shot out of the Window at Ducks Stanley some some Better to Day he is up put out manure Biismarck Left Here on this day of the Month 1894 for Brittish Columbia More Boats went The Hamilton went Down Captain AJ Baker of Summerstown the Lady-Smith got off aground did not go into Lancaster Leander to Summerstown got the Mail got my Pills From Mr Ward 3rd Fine Windy Lots of Boats a going a Fortunate Day Drawing out Manure 4th Fine Went to Head of the Island Sowed 4 Bushel of Wheat Hamilton went up Leander and Fernandez to Lancaster Bought 1 lb of Tea https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/9a7cb0912f0df2a05f3fa76b7aa17ab4.pdf 5ce80d1b3eebeeabed6ef515af945150 PDF Text Text � Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. {page one} James Cameron Island 5th of May 1901 very Fine Leander to night church More Lambs 6th very Fine putting out Manure on the Barley Piece Sowed 4 1/2 of Barley Taking stones of the Wheat Piece and of the Barley Gathering the old iron from amongst the Stones at the cherri Trees got 2 Letters to Day 1 from Dr A.J.Landen Montreal 1 From Allen W Ward 748 Avon Liv.Co.N Y churning to Day 6 Lambs now 7th very Fine Plowing Sowed 1 3/4 of Wheat put some manure out Fernandez went to Cornwall took his Wheel Got Curtain Blinds Fixing My English Cherries Trees Monicas sone here for oats For Jo Douquette Mr Haggarty and Mr Vipond here Mr Haggarty wanting 25 Bushels of Oats Leander to take them to him got a Rat Made a Bargain with Mr Vipond For a Raking Machine 22 Dollars Gets 2 years to Pay it one Payment next March 8th very Fine East Wind Ploughing Harrowing Broke the Harrow Taking off Stones cleaning and Trimming the E Cherrys The Drudge came this afternoon Sowed oats 3 1/2 Leander took to Haggarty 5 Bags of Oats took Down the Stove took the Stove over to the other house Put up the Curtains Girls went to Jo Douquetts with 25 Doz of Eggs and 8 lb 1/2 of Butter Rained to night and Thunder and Lightning Burning some Piles of Brush 9th Fine East Wind Wrote a Letter to Day Dated the 11th with a for XXX to send them Sowed 7 1/2 Bushels of Oats Ploughing Harrowing taking Stones of the Wheat Ground This is the Day their to take Peter Skin and Coquhons Island Went over to the Bay 10th Ploughing the Potato Ground at the cherry Tree and Taking Big Stones off of ti Eddy Renshaw her Gavie Him the Letter to put in the office a 1 Dollar Bill in it Ploughing above the corn Ground for corn Put Manuare on Potato Ground Gave Eddy his Buckets Fernandez crossed took his Wheel home Rained all night a calf to Day Stanley took sick this Evening Thunder {page two} James Cameron Island 11th of May 1901 Ploughing cutting seed Potatoes Last Quarter of the Moon Rained to Day Mosquitoes Began Thoes 2 Seagoing Vessels Passed here about 4 oclock 1 Went West and 1 East got 3 Pikes Rained several Showers to day sme Mean sneak Took Carlo away from where I had him covered till I could get him taken to a spot which I had Laid out for him I had not been over where he Laid to Day and they never told about hey Done so on a Theiving way 12th Rogation Sunday Rained to night Wind Fine 13th Planted the Potatoes at the cherry next the Wheat Ploughing above the Lane Raining cool 14th fine Ploughing the corn Ground Ploughed the Front of the House and the Tobacco piece and Back of the House piled up the Wood at the Big oak Tree Took the Leech ashes and put them at the Maple Trees Burnt some Rubbish Took over 5 Bags of oats to Mr Haggarty Stanley Better 15th Fine Day Ploughing Drilling corn Ground Planted some of the corn from the House up to the corner of yard Fence 2 of the Sea Boats went up to Day Steamer towed a Raft of Logs from Lancaster to Cornwall Rofs's Logs Stanley out to Day I went Down Round the Lower Point Leander went to Summerstown took 6 Bags of Oats to Fernandez went to Lancaster 58 Long Rows and 9 Short ones Took over 5 Tins of Syrup for Mr Shetsinger Cornwall Working some on the Pier to Day going to put a Light on it as the talk is that way Fernandez to Lancaster 16th Ascension Day Holy Thursday Fine Day Planting Corn and Potatoes putting Manure on the Piece above the Lane Broke the canoe William and William Morris here got some Fish to Day 1 went up and I1 went Down of those Big Boats for the old country John McRae Poorly 1 More of the those Big Boats went up Oriols came https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/a6536d406afced103f6977861ced9148.pdf 0284eb081ee39879f5ee456adbbec0cf PDF Text Text � Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. {page one} 17th Unfortunate Day James Cameron Island 17th of May 1901 Fine Day Few Drops of Rain Eclipse to Day or Tommorow Harrowing Potato Ground above the Lane and planted Potatoes there the Burbanks Planting 2 Kinds of White small Kind of Beans going to Plant the Kansas Potatoes Sissy and Ionia Went to Summerstown Took 13 Doz of Eggs Ploughed the Piece West of the Maple Trees took over 2 Bags of Oats some corn Gathered up a Bag and a half of Dry Butternuts that was Drying Below the House Rained ll night 18th New Moon Eclipse in some Almanacks to Day Rained to Day Bought yesterday Sugar RRR Broom 2 Lamp chimies nutmegs took 2 Bags of Oats acrofs and 1/2 Dozen Ears Corn Leander to Summerstown Big Vessel went up to Day Got 2 Letters yesterday and a Toronto Paper of Medicine A Fortunate Day Heard of Johnny McRae's Death about Wednesday Bought nails at Haggartys Raining to night got a Bun White 19th Sunday Raining East Wind cool got crockery up near the Head 20th Unfortunate Day East Wind putting Boards on the West side some Rain Leander to Summerstown to night 21st Fine East Wind putting Boards on the West side some Rain Leander to Summerstown to night 21st Fine East Wind Working at the Granary I went in the Bun over to the Bay Looking for the White Ducks nest Leander crofsed to night 22nd Fine Day Sorting the Potatoes took them out of the cellar about 12 Bushels or more Fernandez putting up a Tent Stanley ploughing in the Back Fla and its Wet and his is wet clened my Gun it Rained a Few Drops Leander crofsed took 1/2 lb Tea Rained to night young chickens out young Kittens out 23rd Fine Stanley Ploughing Let out the mare to grass Went up around the Island Fixing a place for the milk in the cellar some Drops of Rain Leander took the Broad axe here Rained to night {page two} James Cameron Island 24th of May 1901 Queen Victoria's Birth Day Victorias Day Rained hard East Wind Fixed Boards on the South Side of the House cool Fernandez crofsed to Summerstown Got the Mail the Drudge Working to Day The Wrestling Match in Finch to Day 25th Fine Day Making a Door for the cellar outside East Wind Mr Genie here from Lancaster had Mr Stickler's Boat got some Potatoes a Bag and a Sack full Stanley Ploughing at the Ditch Leander crofsed to Summerstown took 2 cans of Syrup 26th Whit Sunday Pentecost a very Fine Day Roys Boat Down on a Pleasure Trip Jessimas Boat Down into Lancaster Let the Horses out to Grass Leander to church Fernandez to church at Least he Said so Rained to night 27th Unfortunate Day Raining Mr Fortin and Miss Adda Laplante Married to Day Turned to Be a very Fine Day Livinia (Sissy) and Stanley went to Dundee took Uncle Bills Broadaxe home Sold 5.80 of Eggs Bought Towelling 1.25 Gingham 15 yds 1.5 Rope 15 Goods 1. Cambrick 25 Prints 30 Corsets 1. Prints 30 Hats 20 Hooks Liines Billy sent Down his 2 Plains 1 Saw 1 Square 1 Hammer got 2 Doz of Eggs for hatching Bill 2== Martin and Cornelius here for Grain got none Lent them 2 Bags to go to Lancaster Fernandez sold 50 cents worth of Perch caught 140 Perch one of the Big vessels went up Raising stones at the Door 28th fine Day E Wind Rained hard to night Making a night Pasture For the cows next the Bush Moving the Rails from the Lane for the cow Pasture Fernandez putting a Bottom in the Bun https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/178e39901cb45cb7d55b58e519e26821.pdf 7a15c7259fa4f5c8b9ec91185c65a2da PDF Text Text � Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. {page one} James Cameron Island 29th of May 1901 Royal Oak Day or Oak-Apple Day Unfortunate Day Raining East Wind Cool Finished the cow yard sawed the Butternut Put in the cows for the First time Fernandez crossed made a shutter for the West cellar outside Window Rained to night 30th Unfortunate Day Fine Making the Garden Harrowing the Potatoes Ed Renshaw here Fernandez Fishing and Went to Rofs's Island Working at the East Door of the House Leander crofsed took 3 cans of Syrup to Jo Douquett Broke the Lamp-chimney Raining to night 31st Last Day of May Raining West Wind Dug some Stones A Fortunate Day 1st of June the Glorious First of June Vicky's Birth Day 1878 Unfortunate Day Fine E Wind Changed to West Blew hard Leander to Lancaster Bought Boots Tea Soap Lock nobs hinges Broom hanger steeple for a Door with the change of Wind commenced to Blow and Rain hard Stanley Drawing the Sticks for the Pig-Pen Made the Pen Thunder and Lightning passed Down North East put the Pigs in their new place 2nd Fine Day Trinity Sunday Willie Morris and George Gosela came John H and Eddy Renshaw here 2 of the Drudge Men here Thunder and Lightning Windy commenced to Rain Rained all night Shooting at Blackbirds taking up the corn 3rd Raining Billy Working at over head Work Black-cow calved 2 Days ago Billy and George Went off 4th Old George the 4th Birth Day it used to be Kept up for a Long Time Fernandez went to Lancaster I sent for 2 Ready made Shirts 80 cents Working up stairs in our Room {page two} James Cameron Island 5th of June 1901 Unfortunate Day Fine Day Fernandez came had my shirts Gave me my change sheared 4 of the Sheep Ed Renshaw came home with the Plough Working in the North End up over-head up Stairs Stanley and Leander 6th Unfortunate Day Corpus Christie Went around the Island Working up stairs Stanley Harrowing the Back Piece sowed 4 1/2 Bushels of Oats Letting the Black Bull out at night Putting him in the Day Time Fernandez crofsed Looks Like Rain Raining to the South East Thunder one of he Big Sea-Boats went up this Evening 1/2 Buhsel more sowed thats 5 Bushels Rained to night 7th Rained hard Fernandez Hung the North Kitchen Door Boarding up Stairs Foggy West Wind Received a Letter From Dan Hilda Poorly 3 Men From the Steamer of the Drudge For Butter 4 lbs 80 cents 4 Doz of Eggs 48 cents Heard the Mifs's Webster came to Hamilton's Island to camp The old Gentleman to be up next Week Stanley and Leander splitting Logs 8th Raining Showery Fine Sawing Stove at the Door cloudy Foggy 9th Aunty Mary's Birth Day 1813 Rainy Foggy Rainbow in the Evening Chaffy to St Regis Grand Procession Sacrament at Salem Church Summerstown took over more Hens 2 of the Boys crofsed to night cant Be for church as each one has a Boat North Wind Unfortunate Day caught a Kingfisher 10th A Fortunate Day very Fine Day one of the Big Sea-going vessels Went Down Drawing the sawed Stove Wood Blocks from of the Field to the House Drew off some Stones Ploughing up the West side of the corn as the Birds and Hens took it up Fernandez Working at the Bun Ed Renshaw here https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/95ac150541b7fb1adc2256f35b902b66.pdf b6768b0aaa0f0bfcece0d03939799fdc PDF Text Text � Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. {page one} James Cameron Island 11th of June 1901 A Fortunate Day Sir John McDonald Buried 1891 a Fine Day Planted some corn to Day West side of the corn Ploughed North of the House close Drew the 3 Tamracks and the cedar mowed some Weeds skunk cabbage Fernandez crofsed Leander crofsed for oil 12th Unfortunate Day 2 of Lewis Girls here for Butter 25 Planted Potatoes at the Maple Trees Drew some Stones Painting the North East part of the House Drew the Boat up to Dry so to Paint it Killed the calf for the hide Set 2 Brush heaps afire a very warm Day Rained this Morning South-East Mud Fernandez crosed Mrs Mary Hamilton of Hamilton's Island Departed this Life at about 8 o clock this Evening much Respected and very well Like by all who Knew her 13th East Wind a very Fine Day Sheared 9 of the Sheep to Day Sowed Turnips to Day Ed Renshaw here Fernandez Fishing went to the wake Coty of the Drudge for Eggs got 6 Doz not paid to to Day 14th A very Fine Day Mrs Hamilton Buried to Day Fernandez went from here to the Funeral My Niece came From Cornwall on Her Wheel 15th A Fortunate Day Jesse and Fernandez to Cornwall on Wheels putting the Plough through the Potatoes E Wind Fine Day Ionia not very Well she is in Bed cleaning the corn 16th Unfortunate Day a very Fine Day Leander to church Gordon here took the Papers Fernandez came 17th a very Fine Day Mr Webster and Daughter and Nephew From Glascow Brought me 2 Handsome Pictures 1 an almanack Bought Butter and Eggs had their Dinner in Cedar Grove Gave me a peach and a Banana a very Fine old Scotchman and his Nephew the same the Potatoes Below the Grove Took in the Rest of the Wool Drudge 6 Doz of Eggs 72 {page two} James Cameron Island 18th of June 1901 Unfortunate Day The ever Memorable Battle of Waterloo Fine Turned cloudy some Drops of Rain East Wind Stanley and Leander at the corn Went up to the Bay set a Stump afire and a Brush heap 19th Fine at the corn and Potatoes Working some at the Elm Stone Boat Went to Fish got a Doz of Perch commenced to Rain a high Wind Coty here got Buttermilk Leander crofsed Fernandez too Thunder and Lightning had his Regimental coat cap and Pants on to Summerstown Picked the Wool Ionia up to Day Put the Plough through the Potatoes to cut the Weeds 20th Accefsion of Queen Victoria Fine Went to Fish got 3 Went on the Little Island North side Mr Atwater and Randolph Passed Fishing Finished Weeding the corn and Potatoes First time Washing the Bags at the River Fernandez Working at the Drain from the cellar Lots of Boats a Going East Wind Thunder and Lightning Rained Mr Atwater and Randolph came in out of the Rain the Columbian went Down Mr Coty From the Drudge to 6 Doz of Eggs Last Day of Spring Thats 18 Doz to Be paid for 72 2.16 Fernandez crofsed to night a calf to Day 21st Sun Enters cancer Summer Begins Fine Morning Foggy smoky cleared off Leander went to Lancaster for Nails sea-going vessel went up Fernandez crossed put some Boards overhead Stanley Drew some Wood with the Waggon Killed the calf cut his Leg Fernandez Brought a Sledge hammer here Set Fires to 4 Brushheaps Heard that John McDonald Kenneth came home 22nd Our Dan's Birth Day Games in Williamstown Fernandez at the Cellar Drain Broke the Big Stone that was in it Working overhead awful heavy Lightning this Evening very hot to Day heavy Rain to night https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/98b8ab4b200bb8aa26e0c171247f1959.pdf 6312afa13b27fc9acdc40af305caf65c PDF Text Text � Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. {page one} James Cameron Island 23rd of June 1901 Billy Morris George Gosela and Bodwa here John H here Fernandez went to Dundee with them as they 3 are all Going to camp at 3 Rivers First Methodist Sermons Preaching in the New Church in Summerstown Fine Day 24th Unfortunate Day St John Baptist Midsummer Day very Warm Fine Day Leander and Stanley putting the Boards overhead Got a Pike and 8 Perch Horses swam Round the Fence Drudge to 6 Doz of Eggs 72 thats 24 Doz they got thats 2..88 let out the Bull to night 25th A very Fine Warm Day West Wind Boarding some Ed Renshaw here Leander and him went Trowling Stanley and Ionia went to Fort Covington to Mill 3 Bushels of Wheat and 3 Bushels of corn Boots Fixed 65 Fly Poison 5 iron for Bedstead Calico 50 Tin-Kettle Strainer 15 3 Butter Tennets Gave Ionia 1 Dollar got a Rat 26th a very Warm Day Set 5 more Traps For Rats at the other House Boarding The Pitition with ash and Butternut the North side inside 27th Fine very warm Gordon here went to Lancaster had a Drop of Good Stuff one of the Men of the Drudge here got a Pitcher of Milk Treated him and Peter Back Peter got 2 lb of Butter 40 cents Leander to Summerstown Fine Salt 1 Bag and 1 Bag of coarse Salt 2 Boxes of Potato Bug Poison Went to Head of the Island Mowed the Weeds up through the Bush Put the Ploug the Potatoes Sowed 1 1/2 Bushels of Oats where the hens took up the corn it will make good Feed Got a Pine Log 28th very Warm Stanley at the Potatoes the Drudge got 3 Doz of Eggs 36 Ice 40 76 cents Working at the Pittion Took 14 Doz of Eggs to Jo Douquet This June Month is the Hottest I ever Felt some Days awful {page two} James Cameron Island 29th of June 1901 St Peter and St Paul's Day Fine very Warm Mrs Lewis and Girl here for Butter and Milk Leander and Stanley Hoeing the Potatoes above the Lane and the other 8 Roes next he corn very hot to Day a nice Breeze of Wind this afternoon the Dredge went up to Hamiltons Wharf 30th a Last Day of the Month a Fine Day Windy Livinia not well George and Jimmy here Ionia went Back with them Annie a young Daughter on Saturday the 29th Leander to church or Sunday School 1st of July Dominion Day very Fine Warm Day Pic Nic at Hamiltons and Hopkins Point all the McDonalds at Alexandria to Day took 5 lb of Butter to Dredge 1 Dollar the Big Wrestling in Cornwall to Day Went up ic around the Island Tom Benedict the India took the Mail Down Hoed the Potatoes at the Maple Trees First hoeing over 60 lb of Wool Weighed 2 Rained Thunder and Lightning windy Leander to Jo Douquets with 14 Doz of Eggs and 2 Tennets of Butter Dredge 6 Doz of Eggs 72 and 100 lb of ice 3rd Unfortunate Day The Men of the Dredge paid what they got in June 3.64 Fine Day Leander went with the Wool to Cornwall Stanley Mowing around the old House First Mowing got some Baits Made seats for the Boat Wool 12 cents 60 lb 7.20 Bought 2 Forks 80 Door Zink Soda 4th Fine American Day The Mifs's Websters and Cousin here to Butter cream <s>Eggs</s> The Drudge 6 lb of Butter 1.20 ice 100 lb a Man asking the Way to Frashers Bay South Side Fishing went Round to the Boat-house for the Minnow Pail and 1 Stone Anchor Found an oar in the Bay 5th Uncle John's Birth Day 1803 East Wind Fine Turned cloudy some cool hoeing the Potatoes at the Maple Trees put Poison on Potatoes Fixing the Front Room Door Rained some a Social at Chaffy's to night https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/65323fcd85317750205225aebce2ba31.pdf b0d92cf8925aedf8ab045bed45cb6fca PDF Text Text � Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. {page one} James Cameron Island 6th of July 1901 Rained this Morning East Wind The Dredge to 6 lb of Butter 1.20 6 Doz Eggs .72 6.4 cents paid all up to Day Leander to Summerstown very hot took over the Rest of the Hens Leander for the Mail got a Letter From the Kansas City Journal to Renew my Paper that I will Do the First of the Week Bought lb of Sugar the Lady Smith went Down with a Big Party on Board near the Lancaster Lighthouse they Turned Back the Dredge Moved to Hamiltons Wharf Rained to night 7th Sunday Rain Fine Rained again wind Thunder Lightning Livinia and Stanley went to George's Fernandez came with 3 Stripes on his coat Seargent From 3 Rivers one of the Sheep Dead Rained hard to night Precious Blood of our Lord 8th Fine East Wind Stanley and Ionia came Wrote a Letter to the Kansas City Journal with 25 cents in it postage Paid not Registered to go off tommorrow 2 cents postage Fernandez crofsed Dug out some Stones on the Path to the River The Mr and Mifs's Websters here to 2 1/2 lb of Butter 50 cents Fished a Little got 4 Lots of EEl flies Fish Dont Bite very extra Fine night 9th a very Fine very warm Day Fernandez Went to Lancaster Drew up 2 Logs out of the water on the Pitt Point Fortunate Day One of the Big Sea Boats went up a Boat Sounding the Depth where they were Dredging 4 of the Websters Fishing and enjoying the Fine Day on the Water Stanley made 19 coils this evening Leander crofsed Working at the Mowing Machine thats Broke cut some in the Grove 10th Unfortunate Day Rain Fine Cloudy Mr Jessimas Steamer Gracie Fixing around came for Baits Working at the Mower putting it Together Fernandez came had Tuppers Picture in a Frame 75 cents {page two} James Cameron Island 11th of July 1901 Ed Renshaw here got 7 Doz of Eggs for Dredge 84 paid this East Wind Fine Day First Mowing with the Mower Machine and it will not Work Taking it apart to got to the Blacksmith with it Fernandez went to Cornwall Took some of my Books over from the other House went to the Lower Point 12th of July Orangeman's Day a very Fine Day East Wind Warm Peter Back here to 2 lb of Butter 40 Mowing with the Scythe at south side near Shore up next Marsh and East of the Wheat Set some Fires up near the Bay the Orangemen has a very Fine Day for their Walk Fernandez came 13th a very Fine Day very warm West Wind Mowing around above the Lane to the Front of the Barn Napoleon here to Dinner Working the New Rake for the First 3 Ladies for Butter got 4 lb 80 one of them a Mifs Mckay Leander to Summerstown Bought Making Wooden EEl spear prungs to Fish to night (got ice)* the Mifs Websters to 4 Doz of Eggs 1 of Butter cream 78 cents 14th very Fine 2 Boys crofsed to night got 4 Fish Last night 15th St Swithin's Day West Wind a very hot Day Fine Breeze of wind Ed Renshaw here got 11 Doz of Eggs for the Dredge 1.32 Stanley went with Eddy took a Rope Leander and Fernandez Mowing at the Stoney Hill very warm My Letter goes of to Day to Toronto to J.G Musson Toronto Junction Ont A Fortunate Day the 15th Eddy and Stanley took a cow acrofs to got the Mowing Machine Fixed at the Blacksmith's Gordon here with Edmund From Cornwall Minnie came there to Day 16th very warm W Wind Mowing Machine Broke again Lost Time with it Edmund and I Fishing got Quite a Lot Mr Webster 1 lb of Butter cream 25 Put in 3 Loads of Hay for the First https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/ed54e43bb219143858278fe8fb51bc06.pdf bfc9c4aafc68fe1e0dafe9a29df7fd4d PDF Text Text � Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. {page one} James Cameron Island 17th of July 1901 Unfortunate Day Fine cloudy Thunder 2 or 3 changes in the Wind this Morning putting in Hay a small shower of Rain a Methodist Pic Nic on the Lady Smith put in 4 Loads of Hay Mowing Edmund and I Trowling and Still Fishing around the Islands at Butternut or Tuppers Island at Snake or Rofs's Island 2 Small Islands above Rofs's over to the Kit Kit or Hen Island up to Sturgeon Island and From there to Cameron's Island Home got about 40 Fish Fernandez and Edmund went Fishing to night spearing a Large Sciccer Sucker some Drops of Rain Lightning and Thunder The catching of the Bats Leander to Summerstown 18th Unfortunate Day Fine W Wind some Cool Mowing in the West Field Fernandez not Well in Bed Mrs Lewis here 2 of the children Milk Salt Butter took Dinner 25 Websters Butter 20 Milk 5 Markson McLennan and McLean 4 Doz of Eggs 48 cream 5 Mr Genie here Lanigan here I Dont know what he wanted 19th Fernandez Birth Day 1874 Fine and cool this Morning Mowing in the West Field Edmund and I split a Butternut Log at the Door Got some hooks from Mr Genie Stanley Found a Punt got a Rat in the Trap the Dredge came to the Little Island 20th Fine Day Leander went for Dr Harknefs for Fernandez Eddy and I went Fishing got 26 Adelaide and Minnie came Got a Book from J.G. Mission Toronto The Mifs Websters here to 2 lb of Butter 40 Fishing to night got 3 Dorys or Pickerel 3 EEls 16 Perch Lightning 21st Sunday Fine Windy Gordon Jessie and Minnie came Jessie came Down on her Bicicle from Cornwall Last night they crofsed over this Evening 19th cut the Barley {page two} James Cameron Island 22nd of July 1901 22nd St Magdelene Day putting in Hay from the upper field piling stone in cow yard The Doctor here Leander and Edmund went to Point Lovat to Meet the Doctor Mr Genie here got Salt got a Shave Finishing the Upper Field Raking it gathering the Barley Stanley is Leander to Jo Douquets with a Tennet of Butter 8 Dozen of Eggs to the Dredge 96 not Paid Genie 1 lb of Butter 20 cents Moed some Weeds Eddy and I Fishing caught 3 Pike /Dory about 20 Perch Threw them all away next Morning though caught Late Night Lots of young Chickens 23rd Fine very Warm Made a Stack of Barley Mr Holister here and Son for Fish Worms Leander crofsed 24th Fine Rained a Little Smoky East Wind Leander crofsed for the Doctor Fernandez Better Mowing Hay on the Lower Point turned cool new Beans old Potatoes yet some Good sized new ones But Touch them yet Leander to Summerstown to night not very Smoky with Fires somewhers Eddy and i Fishing this Evening Stanley Mowing alone 25th Fine Smoky or Foggy this Morning Mowing on the Lower-Point Websters For 1 Pint of Cream and 3 Doz of Eggs 40 St James Day Ed Renshaw here him and Leander went to Lancaster Burning Brush heap 26th St Anne's Day Fine Day Went to the Upper Point Making coils on the Lower Point Eddy and I Fishing got a Lot of Rock-Bass Lot of Perch and 1 Dory Peter Back got a Good Sized Lunge to Day Peter Back to 2 lb Butter 40 cents Mrs Adolphus Yeddo got Hurted very Bad By Craig running into her with his Bike 27th Fine Day East Wind Mowing Back swamp Eddy and Leander crofsed took his Fish B B Leander to Beef 7 cents a lb 8 lb 56 cents Began to Rain at 9 o clock to night Sport cut his Foot https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/b83875a2e125e0ac55e65306dbfc64e4.pdf 90a6cc8a5e7226496a4f44b693345748 PDF Text Text � Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. {page one} James Cameron Island 28th of July 1901 Sunday A Fortunate Day Raining Rained hard Last Night East Wind cloudy with smoke from Fires Bacon and 2 Woman here to 7 3/4 lb of utter and 6 Quarts of Milk 2 Dollars Told us about Goselas Death in Dundee 29th Fine Mowing making coils Mifs Harknefs and Barton Cameron here the Dredge to 7 lb of Butter 140 ice 40 6 Doz of Eggs 72 Thats 2.52 Few Drops of Rain Splitting cedar for Rails at the New Potatoes Mifs Harknefs and the Rest of Them are out on a Time it Rained to night most awful heavy a continued Downpore put in the Horses as the Find the way of coming in at night 30th Dull Turned very Fine Let the Water Run in the yard as there is a Deep hole and the Rain so Heavy Last night Filled it a Fine Day Doing nothing West Wind a Lot of Boats Passed to Day Mifs Webster to (nothing) and ice 5 cents Leander crofsed got an Almanack from the Kansas Weekly Journal 31st Fine West Wind Last Day of July Began a Fine Haystack got 2 Loads in it when it commenced to Rain and Dropt it George Jimmy and Livinia Senior came Thunder and Lightning Bought 8.71 cent worth 2 lb of Butter 40 Pint of cream 12.75 From the Mifs's Websters George and Jimmy went off 1st of August Lammas Day Fine Cool W Wind Taking away stones from around the House cut some stove wood the Dredge to 7 lb Butter 140 6 Doz of Eggs 72 paid up to this Date 7.32 } Got ice to Begin with 40 cents Brought to Douquett 1 Tub of Butter and 8 cans of Syrup {page two} James Cameron Island 2nd of August 1901 Minnie's Birth Day 1864 - 37 years a very Fine Day Websters to 3 lb of Butter 60 3 Doz of Eggs 36 1 Quart of Cream 25 thats 1.21 paid) ice not paid) very warm at the Stack <s>For Butter 3 lb 60 3 Doz Eggs 36 1 Quart cream 25</s> Put a Top on the Stack as it Looks Like Rain Rained to night 3rd Raining this Morning Fine Day Taking off Stones putting them on the Bank 2 Girls and 2 Boys here for Butter 2 1/2 lb 50 Peter Back to 2 lb 36 Gordon took Down Mr Alexander Hll and Mrs Hall and Maudie all of Cornwall Bacon and Wife here 2 lb of Butter 40 2 Quarts of Milk 10 Lilly Renshaw for Stanley to put in Hay stopt all night 4th Sunday Mr Hall and Leander to church Adeliade the Boy and Minne came Down with them Leander went up with them 5th Dredge 6 Doz of Eggs 72 ice 40 Websters ice 5 cutting the Wheat on the south side Eddy Stanley Leander went to F Covington and Dundee 3 Tennets or Tubs Jar of oil Thats all I see anything else they Dont Tell Frank Lemay to 2 1/2 lb of Butter 50 Jacob Tangoras Sock here got salt 6th Randolph's Birth Day 1867 34 years East Wind Killed a Mutton Fishing got 15 perch in the Forenoon got 12 in the afternoon the 2 Girls Went to Summerstown The Dredge settle all up to this Date 1.92 ....... Jessie came with the 2 Girls Bought a Washboard 25 cents Dredge Left went above Summerstown Rained to night very hard 7th a Fortunate Day Rained this Morning Leander to Summerstown again him and Jessie and Minnie crofsed to Summerstown Turned Fine Webster for ice 3 Doz of Eggs 76 Jessie and Ionia Fishing caught 2 Rock Bass The Lamb Disapeared not here in the Morning https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/87f99645a58b0ac11a25af873eac867d.pdf b92481f964b1d5b87d93925f6ac79737 PDF Text Text � Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. {page one} James Cameron Island 8th of August 1901 Fine Rained Thunder and Lightning Gordon here the Lamb came Back Mowing the other piece of Wheat Helen came Brought her Writing Tablet Magnet and Envelops Pens Legors Daily Papers a Hat for her Aunt 9th Mr and Mrs Barnhart Daisy his 2 and Janie and Burton her Boy Adelaide and her Boy and George Annans 2 Boys Rowed Adelaide Down here Helen Jessie Minnie Leander went to see Mrs Dunlop Leander Bought Sythe Stone Soap Train Lancaster Social to night they went up on the Monument some Rain to night and to Day Helen crofsed to go off Leander and Minnie with her a very wet time with showers 10th 2 of them Big Steamers passed down to Day to 1 Pair of Ducks 50 to Eddy for Jo Douquett The Websters to Butter 1 lb 20 3 Doz of Eggs 36 pint of cream 12 1/2 Thunder ice 10 chickens 30 picked 10 Helen stopt at Hamiltons to night a Fortunate Day 11th a Fortunate Day Sunday Helen Started for Home Took 3 of Mr Barnharts children with her heavy Rain Thunder and Lightning Yesterday afternoon one of them Big Vessels went up to Day Fine to Day 12th Fine Day Turning the Wheat and oats A Mr Stevenson called here for an oar as he Broke his Gave him one he is From Stanley Island split some cedar rails Leander crofsed to night Bought Bread 13th very Fine Day Made 1 stack of Wheat commenced another Gathering Wheat got 7 sturgeon this Morning Leander crofsed took over ice Mrs Dan Frasher and 2 of Evans Girls Gennie Sarah Ellen Brought us a Lot of Good Apples Ed Renshaw got 4 Doz of Eggs 48 paid Brought a Lot of Cucumbers Jessie came Down {page two} James Cameron Island 14th of August 1901 A Very Fine Warm Day Finished the other Wheat Stack Mr Lothian here for ice for the Websters 10 cents not paid The Fillgate a party on her passed Down very very warm to Day New Moon comes in this Morning Made a Stack of oats 4 Loads in it A Mr Hall here for Butter to 5 lb of Butter 1 Dollar Fanny Mrs Intyre Burton Cameron-Intyre Daisy came Adelaide Jessie Lilly here for Butter 25 cents worth 15th Fine Warm Smoky Unfortunate Day Leander took Mrs McIntyre and Burton to Lancaster where they will meet Mr Intyre one of Lewis Boys here for Butter and Salt 27 cents Went up to the Head of the Island Met with a Gentleman his wife and Daughter a Mr Creighton was his Name From Ottawa Being at one time a Pupil of Dan's cutting the oats at the East side of the Lane Rained some and Smoky Assumption Day Leander and the 2 Girls crofsed to Summerstown 16th Fine some Wind Mowing the oats Peter Back here to Bread Crofsed Leander for the Papers 17th Made a Stack of Oats 4 Loads in it very Fine Day Adelaide and Mifs Annan and Jessie came Down a Letter from John Cameron Kansas City Junction Daisy going acrofs this Evening as they are to Meet her in Summerstown to Morrow Mr McIntyre Websters to chickens 30 ice 25 cream 10 McKinnon took 3 lb of Butter 60 corn 10 18th Sunday Leander to church Mr MacIntyre came to Summerstown for Daisy A Mr Williams Preached in Salem Church to Day A Social or Pic Nic at Hopkins Point to Day 2 Steamers the Chaffy From Lancaster with a crowd and the Paul Smith From Valleyfield Paul <s>Smith</s> Gray and 2 more here Got The Little Gray Island North Side From Paul Gray and he got it From Chief White Tooth his Fatherinlaw one of the cows calved https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/cece0db1d44cd20f2bb6839d971143b1.pdf c0e54ef16b2079e796431c63d8842498 PDF Text Text � Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. {page one} James Cameron Island 19th of August 1901 Bismarck's Birth Day 1870 31 years old to Day Fine Day East Wind Mowing in the Back Marsh Wrote 2 Letters to Day Ed Renshaw here took them to the PO The Steamer Gracie Fishing around here had their Supper at the Head of the Island Treated me as I passed by Began to Rain through the night and Rained very hard 20th Unfortunate Day Damp Raining got 1 Sturgeon 1 Pickerel 2 EEls on the Line Fixing up one of the Doors Mr Genie here got Bates Fishing at the Little Island East Wind got a Rat 21st Foggy Morning East Wind putting the Pile of Boards outside up Stairs I ewnt to the Head of the Island 2 men here Mr Lanagin or Lanorgan and Frank Barnhart For cattle got 2 Steers and the Pet Lamb Killed above the yard in the Woods Ed Renshaw here got the Bun a Fine Day Leander went up with Mr Lonegan 14..10..2.75 26..75 took Dried Apples got a Piece of the Meat From Mr Laningham 22nd Fine Mr Grange and 2 of the Birch Girls with him Brought a Lot of Newspapers to me got ice 25 Turned to Rain Thunder and Lightning East Wind changed to South and West The Dredge to 6 lb of Butter 1.20 this the First to Begin with the Dredge Mr Barnhart to 2 lb of Butter 40 1 1/2 Doz of Eggs 18 Paid First Quarter 23rd Fine Mr McLennan and George Creamer here Brought a Washing Machine Livinia (Senior) Bought 4 Dollars Paid the Dredge came this Morning Drawing the Sticks of the old Barn over to this side Mr Kingsley here Rain hard Thunder Mr McLennan and George Fishing Rained to Got a Letter From Mifs Jessie May of Cornwall Gladstone night {page two} James Cameron Island 24th of August 1901 St Bartholomes Day West Wind cool the Websters here cream 10 chickens 30 Whitney 1/2 lb Butter 10 corn 5 Looking at Pottery The Dredge To 5 Doz of Eggs 60 To 3 lb Butter 60 Mr had his Mife with Him Leander crofsed to Summerstown 25th Sunday Went to Church Leander another Minister a Missionary Preached Fine Warm Day Adelaide to Butter Annie Jack came to see us and Dan Spink and a Little Girl going off tomorrow 26th very Warm making coils in the Back Marsh The Dredge to ice 40 First Trial of the Washing Machine goes Well very Warm put out the Bun to Soak or swell 27th Dew heavy in the Morning The Dredge to 4 Doz of Eggs 48 2 pir of Fowls 70 commenced the First Marsh haystack Livinia not well Leander and Stanley not Well Trimmed some of the Basswood at Greers Landing Most awful Warm to Day E Wind 28 St Augustine's Day very Fine Morning T Dredge to 5 lb Butter 5 lb ice 40 1..90 the Misses Websters here to 2 lb Butter Ice 10 2 Doz of Eggs Mr Grange and sister for ice 20 Brought me a Lot of Newspapers Mr Webster came up this Morning Ionia crofsed to Summerstown Bought 1 pair Boots 1 Bottle of Pain-killer Got a Letter From the Actina and a Book Free 3 of Them crofsed to Randolph's I sent for a pipe 1 cent 2 came Back 1 stopt 29th Fine West Wind Leander crofsed to go with Adelaide to F Covington to get her Teeth Pulled Stanley cutting the oats in the Flat Leander took over 35 worth of Butter to some one Lewis's for Butter 50 Sent for Essence of Peppermint 10 cents Leander came https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/0aa9c7a760000b3af6ded685d33c1335.pdf 58f93140cf850cb206d53caaebb7c041 PDF Text Text � Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. {page one} James Cameron Island 30th of August 1901 Rained Heavy Before Daylight Thunder and Lightning The Dredge To 4 lb of Butter 80 3 Doz of Eggs 36 Ice 40 3 Pair of Fowls 1.5 Fernandez Went to Laundry Lancaster fixing stones at the Landing Place at the shore 31st Raining East Wind Rained hard to Day and Last night Last Day of August The Dredge To 3 Doz of Eggs The Dredge Settled up paid up to this Date 8 Dollars and 75 cents Leander crofsed took a couple of Fowls To The Websters 30 cents 1st of September St Giles Day East Wind Gordon here Leander crossed to church Brought 2 lb of Butter to Websters and to church to night Frank Lemay and Wife here To 5 lb of Butter 1.. Few ears of corn Fernandez came 2nd Labour Day a Holy Day with some EW Fixing new sturgeon Lines the 3 of Them The Dredge To Day to Begin with To 8 lb of Butter 1..60 3 pair of Fowls 1..5 ice 40 Mr Grange for ice Brought me a Lot of Papers Mr Edward Douquett on a Big Time and a Jovial crew with him having a Glorious Time a Big Buoy with Lots of old Rye White Whiskey Beer Porter and Loger Beer segars and pipe a Big Crew of them all some sober There was Head Boss Butler and cook Mr Edward Douquett Adrian McDonald Chisholm Tobin Ed Renshaw Mulhern Fraid Lally McLennan Ambrose Gogo Mr Morin to see me with a present of a Bottle of White White Whiskey he Loods Well Mr Webster and the 2 Girls here got ice 5 {page two} James Cameron Island 3rd of September 1901 Donald Mac Master Birth Day 1846 55 years old to Day Born on this Island a very Fine Warm Day Adeliade Lilly and JR here Brought a new Kind of Tomatoes Working cutting and Gathering the oats Stanley and Leander Leander crofsed to night and Minnie 4th DCF Birth Day 1894 7 a very Fine Day The Dredge to 4 Doz of Eggs 48 ice 40 3 Pair of Fowls 1.5 cents one Dollar and 93 cents Martin for Butter 25 Mowing and making coils in the Front Marsh sawing a Lim of the maple at the camp Fixed the Ladder some Fortunate Day Alexandra went Down this Morning ice to Webster 5th John Angus Birth Day 1850 : 51 The Fair in Cornwall commences to Day very Fine Day Topping off the Barley and Fine Hay Stacks with Marsh hay Eddy Grinding his Scythe Lucias to 1 lb of Butter 20 1/2 Bushels of Potatoes 25 cents Got a Sturgeon and an EEl on the Line Lost Two 6th Fine Eddy for Eggs 4 Doz Stanley went him to cut Oats Leander Mowing in the Marsh the Websters for 1 pair of Fowls 30 1 lb of Butter 20 and ice 1 lb for Watson paid this to go tommorow or Sunday Morning Leander to Summerstown got seed cucumbers from Adeliade got 80 cents From Websters Took Lunch in cedar Grove the Websters 7th Fine W Wind Stanley mowing in the Marsh Leander to the Fair in cornwall Last Day of the Fair had very Fine Weather Heard that the President of the United States was Shot 8th The President not Dead cool this Time Gordon Dan Spink and John H here Stanley and Sissy to Websters with Butter Fowls Eggs Ice Went Randolphs got a Letter From Mr Landen 8th A Fortunate Day https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/f25fbfc9d9ec3c281c6e980cd180ad9f.pdf 5125fff6d3ffac065f64aa4f269f2171 PDF Text Text � Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. {page one} James Cameron Island 8th 9th of Sept 1901 an Fortunate Day cool Fine some Windy got (Unfortunate Day) Renshaw hear for Stanley to pu a Rat Ed - 1 in Grain Leander came from the Fair in Cornwall Bought Boots got Tomatoes From Adeliade McKinley is Living yet salted the cattle the Hawks making a smash among the Hens and chickens Stanley mowed some in the Marsh before he went 10th Mowing in the Marsh cool Fine warm caught 2 Rams tied them The Dredge Man to 25 lb of Butter paid 5 Dollars Leander crofsed David Morris B. Day 11th Fair in Williamstown commences to Day Rain Fernandez went to Lancaster for nails I went for curious Stones caught a Perch a Bad Day for the Fair Working at the Boarding of the Wall putting Tar Paper under the Boards 12th Fair in Williamstown Raining 13th Fine Fernandez came had nails Preaching to night on the Front By the missionary go fourth Leander Went got a Letter From Allen Ward Mowed some in the Marsh 14 Gordon and Reuben came Leander to Summerstown Bought Sugar and Pepper Tea Jo Lemay For Butter 5 lb 1 Dollar 15th Rain Ed Renshaw here to 4 Doz of Eggs 48 16th Fine Unfortunate Day very Windy Thunder Rained at Boarding of the North Side no Tar paper 17th A Fortunate Day Dull Raining cloudy a Bad time D Spink Ed Renshaw here The Dredge To 5 lb Butter 1 ice 40 The Boys going tommorow to Montreal St Lamberts Day {page two} James Cameron Island 18th of Sept 1901 Fortunate Day Fernandez going to Montreal and Dan Spink and Randolph and a Lot More to See the Duke and Duchefs of York Leander and Reuben went to Fort Covington Bought Twine for Blinds Leander Lit the Pier Light for D Spink went to Summerstown Reuben and Leander Bought Soda Rained to Day and Rained heavy to night cut some cornstalks put some corn in the Granery 2 Men here 1 from Lancaster and 1 From Valleyfield Lookin for Fishermen to sent Their Fish to Valleyfield Directed them to Lucias on the Kit Kit and to Jo Lemays 19th Fine Rained some Stanley husking Corn in the Granery got a Sturgeon The Dredge settled their Bill to Day 1..40 MacKinley to Be Buried to Day 20th Came Back from Montreal Bought a Watch Fernandez Rained some Black Friday St Mathews Day Gordon came Working at Shingling the Place where it Leaqued Put on Zinque and Shingles Ed Renshaw For Eggs got got 5 Sturgeon this morning Reuben Fired some Shots Reuben and Leander to Summerstown to night Fine Day Rained to night 21st Saturday Fine some Wind Reuben started for home him and Leander Gordon Shingling Gordon & Fernandez Went to Lancaster took 1 Bunch of Shingles 22nd Sunday Fine Leander came from Cornwall had a Roll of Tar Paper and Hay seed and a Book sent to me Life of Sir John McDonald https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/397a5d7deca515b6a1ffb384d9f97d92.pdf 02cbcddbd4b409d3458727a9e58659d4 PDF Text Text � Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. {page one} James Cameron Island 23rd of Sept 1901 Equinoxicial Gales Sun crofses the Line Fine Day Windy Husking Corn taken in corn cutting corn stalks Lucia here a pound of Butter 5 cents for corn Gordon Shingling the North side of he Roof The Jews New Year 24 Fine Working at the chimney Gordon went off Lucias Left their Box Got 5 lb Butter Livinia Sent for salt 50 cents Hid the Baking Trough or Bread for Baking Took over my Books some of Them 25th Fine at 2 Stacks Finished one Husking corn in the Granary Taking Hay out of the Front Marsh Girls to Frasers Point or Point Lovat Lucias went Home 2 Boys went Fishing to night a Boat with Tow stopt out he The Boat or Schooner that Took the cord wood From Fortin a Mr Wilson at husking corn 26th Hebrew New Year husking corn very Fine Weather at corn stalks pulling Beans 27th Mr Vipond Wife and Daughter Signing the notes for the For the Horse Rake one to Be Paid on March Mr Lanigan and Mr Barnhart here Killed a Mutton Gave a Sheep Pelt Adeliade Eddy and J.R. here Leander crofsed to Summerstown Bought Tea 28th Fine husking corn Stacking corn stalks at the stacks 29th St Michael Michaelmas Day Sunday Leander to church Rained hard Thunder Lightning Eddy Renshaw here his Gun got out of order 30th St Jeroms Day James R. B Day Court in Lancaster Laplante and Haggarty Fernandez went to Lancaster Sent for for a Bottle of Strawberry Extract 25 Husking corn took up the Potatoes at cherry Tree sold to Dredge 5 lb Butter 1 Dollar {page two} James Cameron Island Oct 1st 1901 Ionia Birth Day 1883 18 years to Day Fernandez came Leander crofsed with Minnie to Summerstown to got with Mifs Annan out to Williamstown Arther Rose here for Fernandez Began taken up the Potatoes at the West Side of the Lane put in the Cellar to Day Fernandez went some place Dont Know Husking corn Alexandra went Down heavy Loaded Potatoes Rotting very Bad 2nd Fine commenced to Rain Quit the Potatoes at the Corn Husking near Done husking But one Bag to Husk Boarding some at the North side above the Door and Behind the Door Dredge to 5 lb of Butter 3 Doz of Eggs 45 1..44 24 cents a lb for Butter to Day Paid this 3rd at the Potatoes in the peice at the Wheat and the piece above the corn Husked the Last of the corn Rained to Day Eddy Renshaw here for 2 pair of Ducks Him and Fernandez went to Lancaster Leander to Summerstown Livinia Sent for 1 Dollars worth of sugar Got the October Pets and Animals 4th October 4 in Bottle it means 4 years old St Francis De Assisi a Great Saint Lucias for Buttre 1 lb 24 Working at the Wall at the stairs took a Bag of Apples off the Sweet Tree Made Preserves of small Tomatoes Last Quarter 52 Min after 3 in the Evening Bodway going to Dundee got the Loan of a pair of Oars Fernandez crofsed stopt all night 5th Fine cool Stanley commenced Ploughing Working at the East side of the Stairs Boarding Took over 3 Long Plank https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/31e05f816b191a34d34d69df8a839bbf.pdf f5e90873beb32a7461196fe68dfd1345 PDF Text Text � Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. {page one} James Cameron Island 6th of October 1901 6th Sunday some Windy Randolph Dan Spink here Fishing Adeliade Minnie and J.R. here Eddy Renshaw here Leander and Fernandez crofsed with them went to night Preaching Rained some some Hail 7th Fine Eddy to 5 Doz of Eggs 75 Lucias to 1 lb 24 Mr Lanigan here Killed 2 Muttons Working at the Steps of the Thrashing Mill cut hay for Blinds on the Little Island Livinia crofsed to Adeliades crows plenty set 2 Traps The Dredge Moved away from out here Mr Lanigan Brought a Lot of Apples {Four lines blacked out } and Leander Mowing in the Marsh at the Mouth of Salmon River with Eddy Renshaw a very Fine Day 9th Went to mow in the Marsh Stanley and Leander Unfortunate Day Watching the cattle From the Stacks St Dennis Day Bought in Cornwall 2 Beds and a Stand or small Table Finished cutting in the Marsh all in coils to Green to stack Rained to night Leander and Eddy went to Lancaster Bought Tea Bread overalls and the rest 10th Hugh Anns B Day A Few Drops of Rain this morning Eddy and 3 Boys workind Blinds Stanley and Sissy went to Dundee Rain very heavy this Evening they stopt all night 11th Fine Day they came home Bought 5 Gallons of Kerosene 1 pair of Boots 4 Dollars 1 pair of Blankets 50 1 Web o cotton Randolph and Mr Atwater here Boys at Blinds Sowed Hayseed to Day continued continued on next Page = A Fortunate Day {page two} 11th continued James Cameron Island 11th of October 1901 Leander crofsed Bought 1 sack of Flour Horse-shoe nails Mr Ranald MrcLaughlin here The Dredge to 4 Doz of Eggs 18 cents a Doz 72 cents 12th Fine Day Stanley Ploughing got 3 Sturgeon Set 2 Traps on shore 13th Rained Gordon here John H here Took a Bad Turn with that Dizzinefs after Breakfast and its very Bad this Time Stanley went to see if George would come to Thrash stopt their to night some wind 14th Stanley came Drawing Rails to the stacks splitting Boards for Blinds Taken them up to Douquetts Fine Day set a Trap at the White Birch The Dredge Working that Broke on her 2 of Lewis's here for Butter one of those sea going Vessels went up 15th Fine Stanley Fencing the Stacks Drawing Land took over the Bricks Began the North Chimney Livinia and Ionia crossed to Summerstown Sent my Letter to the Editor E.V. Donnelly with a Dollar in it for to Begin on the 16th splitting Stove Wood Bitter Hicory nuts Falling Frog Music those nights the BlackBirds in Flocks Bought 5 spools of Thread cough Bottle 25 50 cents of Sugar 2 chimneys 16th Raining I went up to the Upper Point Found a cap too Wet to work at the chimney the stacks all Fenced Rained very heavy all night the Dredge to 4 Doz of Eggs 72 17th Unfortunate Day Snow on the Mountains Rained some Boarding South side some Big Flocks a {torn away}lying Duncan Cameron Passed Down Mr Lanigan {torn away} and Mr Barnhart Shot the Bull Fernandez went up with them https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/8298bf481dc827b067b024aad15ed47f.pdf 719a1a7cf7ce762af04f951656ea915d PDF Text Text � Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. {page one} James Cameron Island 18 of Oct 1901 A Fortunate Day Fine cool Windy a few Grains of snow Fell Thrashing the Beans Got Papers and Picture of the Duke and Duchefs of York From Dan St Lukes Day Randolph here for his Poles Fernandez and him Went to Lancaster for his Gunthe men of the Dredge here took 28 lb of Butter and 4 Doz of Eggs 72 Butte 6.72 Paid all up to this Date the Dredge move From here to night Rained to night 19th Raining Stanley Ploughing in Forenoon Leander not well and Rained to night Windy 20th Rain Eddy Renshaw and Gordon here Rain to night Livinia Sissy Ionia Leander all Bad with Grip or cold coughing Bad Heard Ambrose Dunn's Wife Departed yesterday Fernandez at Jo Douquetts 20th Fine Stanley Ploughing Leander Fixing Blinds Fernandez came putting a Blind out here i am splitting Stove Wood Feeding corn to the pigs Frost and ice Last night A Fortunate Day 22nd Fine Windy Took over the Potatoes from the other House about 70 Bushels in the cellar all Good Stanley Ploughing split some stove Wood Alexandra went Down the Dredge Went Down yesterday Fernandez to Summerstown sack of Flour and Ginger 23rd Livinia (Sissy) Birth Day 1868 Fine Windy I went around the Island Fanning some of the Beans Stanley Ploughing Few Drops of Rain bow a Boats with 3 went up Shot 3 Ducks 24th Rain Uncle Hugh's Birth Day Randolph came for Leander to go with Malby Eddy and Fernandez to Lancaster putting out More {page two} James Cameron Island 25th of Oct 1901 St Chrispin's Day all Shoemakers Day my Birth Day 1825 76 years to Day at 4 o clock in the afternoon my sight is very Dim to Day Frose some Last night Stanley putting out manure on the Lower point sawed 2 stick of Hicory Lots of Snow Birds to Day and Tom-Tits or chic a De Very Fine Day Fernandez went of with 23 Decoys and Hay Blinds and poles a Lot of shooting 26th Fine Day Stanley putting out manure all alone a Race the Filgate and a Propeller Windy not much shooting Eclipse to night 27th Fine John H came had a Fishing Riggen with him Brought some apples a 1/2 a Bushel Leander and Gordon came Fernandez came all Bad with coughing Unfortunate Day St Simon and St Jude White Frost to night 28th Fine Working at the chimney on the Roof John H at Lines and Bates John H Went and Stanley to F Covington Bought some Licquor for colds and Coughing Ticking 2 Packages one for D Spink stockings 3 Butter tubs East Wind high to night Finished the chimney Eddy and Adeliade and J.R. here Brought Turnips and citrons and Beets From Mrs Renshaw Lots of Shooting 29th Fine E Wind Lots of Shooting to Day Stanley Ploughing got a Sturgeon cutting the stove-pipe holes Drew up my Bun in the Grove set 3 Lines 30th very Fine Stanley Ploughing on the Lower Point Eddy here Making Blinds to Day took over the Stove and pipes Fernandez crofsed to Summerstown took a crock for Butter for Adeliade Fernandez went acrofs again got some Sturgeon John H took old Decoy to D Spink 3 Boats close one of them Sea Boat https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/e18713723d9626c9a58cec1a78d15e42.pdf 01bb1daba8d7cdd87d938662f6a7596b PDF Text Text � Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. {page one} James Cameron Island 31st of Oct 1901 Holy Eve or Halloween The Night of the Fairies John H crofsed to Summertown cracked a Few nuts a Dead Kind of a Hallow-EEn. Fine night rained near morning Wind Blew pretty Fresh Stanley Ploughing Eddy Renshaw and Leander at Ducks a Lot of Shooting to Day 1st of November all Saints Day Rained some turned Fine Hamilton went Down some Wind Fernandez came went off to Douquetts took Home their Pan they had at the Frickkasee Ploughing in the upper Field Greased the Stove outside 2nd All Souls Day Fine Ploughing in the upper Field Randolph here Eddy here got papers from Johnston Toronto 3rd Unfortunate Day E Wind Stanley Leander Eddy Renshaw went to Dundee changed Stockings Mr Lablaw and Mr Armstrong came here to night East Wind Blowing pretty well some Shooting 4th E Wind Fine Day Mr Armstrong Gave one Dollar and 50 cents they are shooting on the Little Island South side put up the Single stove put Fire in to see how the pipes and chimney would act south East wind Eddy here Lots of shooting gave 50 cents to Ionia Stanley Ploughing Leander went to Fix the Blinds John H went yesterday to Debours Brought Sturgeon to D Spink D Spink here 5th Guy Fawks Day a Fortunate Day one of the Big Sea Boats went Down - continued Gunpowder Plot {page two} -continued November James Cameron Island 5th of Nov 1901 Fine George came to Thrash and Ionia went to his place 2 1/2 of Butter 60 putting up the Mill and Fixing around it Stanley went to Make 2 Stacks in the Marsh him and Eddy Renshaw Fernandez Digging stones at the cord-Wood Randolph here taken the Mill out 6th Lizzie Annie Cameron Creamer B Day 1899 Fine Day Randolph here Began the Thrashing about 12 o clock Thrashed out 1 Stack about Bushels Shod the Horses splitting stove Wood Frost to night 7th Mrs Helen Burton's Birth Day 1842 .... 59 years to Day Fine Day Boys at the Thrashing The Sturgeon taken away to night Thrashed 40 or 48 Bushels of Wheat Began an oat stack stacking Straw 8th Rained a Little Kind of Misty Dull Stacking straw and cornstalks together trying to Finish this stack of oats to day one of the sea vessels went Down this morning Killed 1/2 Doz of chickens to Day and a sturgeon yesterday 9th King Edwards Birth Day the 1st year for him to Be King Rain Windy George went home captain Billy Morris and George Gosala came Windy Unfortunate Day 10th Unfortunate Day Windy Boys went to spear EEls got one Billy went off Gordon here Told us Dan Spinks Boat was stole By an Indian 11th St Martins Day or Martinmas Day Took over the Brick E Wind Taking stones to the Bank Some Flakes of Snow Fell Rained to night https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/90efd28996002c038f334cb0f9c8eaed.pdf e45b337ddef745ab7d1827d0752b162e PDF Text Text � Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. {page one} -November 1901 James Cameron Island 12th of <s>October</s> November 1901 Raining East Wind Kind of Foggy my sight is very Dim I can make out to see to Write hardly a Lot of Shooting this morning snowed to night Fernandez came from Douquetts cracked Butternuts to night some Windy 13th Lots of snow on the Ground Kind Foggy sun shining Windy snowd to night Quite a Lot Stanley Plastering he is about the Cattle and Poultry Windy 14th Snowing Windy Drifting Stanley Fixing around the Barnyard and some cold a Fortunate Day Working at the Kitchen Cellar Door and steps in cellar Navigation Still open to night did not Milk the cows 15th fine not much Wind one fo the Kittens came Last night to the House from the Bush and another to Day shot 4 Ducks on the Little Island Drew a Load of straw to the outside cellar Quite a Lot of snow Fell Working at the cellar Door Banking some Fernandez came had the concan for the stovepipe hole cool 16th cool Lots of Boats going up to Day Stanley Working around the cattle and Stables Filgate went up 17th Fine St Hugh's Day Leander came Gordon came Ed Renshaw got a Butchering Knife Leander Brought a Square Butter-Box the First I have Seen of the Kind Took a Tennet to Jo Douquetts of Butter and crock to Adeliade {page two} The Harvest Month of Death James Cameron Island 18 of November 1901 Fine one of the ses Sea Boats went Down this Morning Eddy here took up some Traps Barges and Dredges are Towed up snowed some Stanley to the store Bought 25 lb of Flour 50 Tea 25 Cinnamon 10 Soda 5 Matches 12 cough Drops candy Found a Butter Tennet 19th Fine Fernandez came Got a Letter from Dan and sent one off to him Randolph here Eddy took Down the Letter Killing Lots of chickens took the Letter over to night 20th A Fortunate Day Fine cool Froze last night Randolph here the Boat Taken stones from Mr McLaughlin to Light house at Lancaster Shelled about 4 Bushels of corn to night Froze to night Removed the old pig pen took over corn 21st Unfortunate Day on This Day of the Month Donald McMaster Senior Departed 1846 a Fine Day put the vinegar in the cellar The Alexandra went Down this Morning Got the cat in the Trap one of the old ones Let out the 2 Rams Last night 22nd St Cecelia's Day Fine Stanley putting More Banking on the cellar Door Killing the chickens Stanley putting manure around the apple trees took over 9 Traces of corn The Alexandra went up and only went Down yesterday snow melting Water Low air Dull and Smoky Foggy Shelled a Bushel of Corn to night Windy to night Froze some Lights up yet 23rd St Clements Day Fine Fair Frosty Dredge went up E Wind Lots of Boats to Day 24th Sunday Windy East Leander and Eddy to Tupper Island got 3 Ducks Rained to night https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/92ee5b21ee77b001628d1d6a6bbc0b40.pdf 82799190bdbaa9247c7e33357f6e3e5d PDF Text Text � Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. {page one} James Cameron Island 25th of Nov 1901 St Catherine's Day East Wind Drissily Day some icicles on the Tree snowing to Day Fixing the Potatoes sorting them as they are Rotting some Stanley took in the swill Barrel Wind changed to West to night Drifting 26th Snowing Drifting Froze to night in the House Flowers Froze ice in a cup upstairs Stanley Fixing the Hen House churning to Day Wrote a Letter for to send to the Natural Food Company 61 Front Street E Toronto Ont Freezing to night 27th Fine cold Drifting Fernandez went off 28th Thanksgiving Day Fine cold a Thanksgiving Supper the 2 Livinias Ionia Stanley and Myself making ice in the Back Bay my sight is very Dull I can hardly make out to write 29th the White Duck and a Lot of chickens Leander and Fernandez came From Jo Douquetts Done Hunting Ducks Mr Malby went Home kind of Windy 30th St Andrew's day The Festiveal of the Scotch Leader went a hunting Ducks Stanley around the cattle a very Fine Day sun shining West Wind Fernandez went to Summerstown Got a Letter From John Cameron Kansas got the Mail 50 Wt of Flour 1 Pan of Bread a paper of sugar and lantern chimney Leander got 2 Rats and a Red-head at Tuppers Island went again with Eddy Renshaw Got a Bottle of ink some steel pens a Flock of Wild Geese 7 went up yesterday and 8 passed Down to Day they must have picked 1 more to Day Eddy Brought a piece of Pork or squeal meat Got 2 Barrels at Francis Island Fattening the Black Bull got a Letter From John Cameron {page two} James Cameron Island 1st of December 1901 Queen Alexandra Birth Day First Sundy in Advent a very Fine Day Eddy and Leander For Ducks got 6 Randolph and Dan Spink Trying Dans Gun at the Marsh 3 of Them went to spear EEls got 30 Gordon here snow melting my sight is very Bad cannot see the Lines that I am writing on very well No Lights up to night in the Lighthouses (no Lights Last night) Wrote some Directions on cards 3 of Them Leander took Tame Ducks to Decoy and corn Fernandez went to Dundee with EEls Billy came Down with him took Bills spear Down here Thawing took away a Lot of the snow Froze to night Windy 3rd Wrote a Letter to sent to John Cameron Kansas City Junction Fernandez Went to a sale in Lancaster cold Windy Freezing went for EEls got one 4th Fine cold Frosty Windy Began putting on some Boards on the south side Took in the Grindstone Ground 2 axes Leander shot 2 Black Ducks Froze hard to night 5th Froze well to Day Fine Fixing the Board on the south side Billy helping them Leander crofsed to Summerstown Bought Tea oatmeal Sent 2 Letters oe to John Cameron one to the Natural Food company 61 E Toronto 5 cents Postage 10 cents for Rice got the Mail got oatmeal Tea and Rice churning too cold Wounded some Ducks did not get them Froze hard to night https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/6af1a818e7479fcc3ca7ec65b3dbacd5.pdf 85596b88632022617cacb146865eb865 PDF Text Text � Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. {page one} James Cameron Island 6th of December 1901 ST Nicholas Day a very Fine Day Smoky Fog on the River Sun shining calm some Frosty Working till 10 o clock at the West End then Went to spear EEls 3 of them Billy Leander and Fernandez got about 64 or more Mr Hums Arthur here for Leander to go with him for a Few Days Gave him 2 EEls Boxed up the Ducks to sent to Dan Fernandez took them to Nickolsons to take out Tommoro I think there is 10 of them Bought Bread Sugar Frosty to night East W a Cornwall Paper came to Gordon 7th E Wind Frosty smoky on the Water Fernandez and Billy working at the West End Finished to the Window Went then to Dig for EEls got 24 to Day 8th Sunday Billy and Fernandez Fishing 119 in all Humes 2 Randolph and Spink 4 us 9 30..64.24.142 in all Gordon here Randolph here Billy made a Sleigh to carry the EEls took them in a Bag Took the Lette to put in the P. O with Billy to the Point and had the Good Luck to meet Bill there with Horse and cutter Fernandez went to A Frasher to chop Wood Conception of Virgin M{cut off} Snowed this Evening Rained through the night 9th Soft Raining Kind of Warm a Fishing Light out to night Windy Through the night Rained hard till morning and Freezing made Icicles on the Trees slippery walking in the morning Randolph and Spink Fishing to night got 11 Wind raised snow storm in Britain {page two} James Cameron Island 10th of December 1901 Leander's Birth Day 1872, 29 years to Day Windy icicles Falling Randolph and Charlie Rose to Lancaster with a Bull to the Butcher price 14 Dollars Froze some to night 11th a very fine Day churning to Day Randolph here Brought the Mail a Letter From the New York and London Association Electric -) My Light is Failing very Bad 12th Calm cloudy Ed Renshaw here Renshaw and Stanley went for EEls got 2 Randolph here Brought the Star after Ducks on the Little Island South side very Fine Day warm sun Went EEl Fishing him and Stanley 13th Fine Day E Wind some Shooting to Day St Lucy the Martyr's Day Thawing very Fine Leander came from Lemays Got 4 lb of Butter 25 cents a lb 1 Dollar Got a Plate Took 4 of our Tame Ducks for Decoys took corn put them in a Box Wind changed to night Windy some 14th Unfortunate Day West wind Windy Fine and Warm Few Drops of rain this Morning snow Disappearing in Spots High high South Wind and West commenced to Rain to night and Rained heavy all night till morning and 15th Fortunate Day this morning Froze some and snowed some Windy to Day some cold Ducks shooting Ends to Day Sunday very cold night 16th Fine Fair and Frosty made some ice 17th Leander came From Jo Lemays Done Hunting with Mr Humes has his Boat crossed to Summerstown Bought 50 Wt of Flour {illegible} of Tea and Mail ice skimmed to Renshaws Island Freezing hard to night Gordon chopping for Captain A.J.Baker https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/c04d3e0fde144c5671a5527d5eaf4328.pdf ac0b58c29d9cae4e9d7387347398919e PDF Text Text � Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. {page one} James Cameron Island 18th of Dec 1901 Jupiter Brightest this Evening Frosty this Morning East Wind Turned Fine Randolph here he shot one of those Large White Owls Leander and Stanley with the Horse Drawing Laying Down Wood Randolph and Leander went for Ducks Baking to Day shot a Muskrast Killed the Black Bull Began after 3 oclock and had part of him for supper Freezing to night Jupiter did not show Bright to night as expected 19th Fortunate Day East Wind Cloudy Freezing Making Ice some The small owl in the Bush this Winter again First churning with the crock churn From the Natural Biscuit company of Toronto The 2 Boys at Wood in the Bush The Ice took on the shoals and Rushes to Rofs Island 20th A Fortunate Day Took the Big Pot over to the old House for to Butcher the pigs Fine Day some cool sun shining Lots of Floating Ice going Down took the Pig out of the Pen about 10 oclock Killed the 2 pigs to Day E Wind Freezing To night there is a Strip taken from here to the Little Island North side a Big Owl Flying around those White ones from the Far North 21st Unfortunate Day St Thomas Day Fine Fair and Frosty East Wind Banking the House with Manure sun warm Eddy Renshaw here Last Day of Fall Shortest Day in the year 22nd no First Day of Winter Fine Day Gordon here {folded over} Big Coat Fernandez came had my 2 {folded over} and pair of Drawers Eddy here For{folded over} Wrote a Letter to send to Jessie Got {folded over} From her on the 21st {page two} James Cameron Island 23rd of Dec 1901 Cloudy kind of soft Drawing Wood to the House Leander went to Summerstown took the Letter I am sending to Jefsie it will start tommorow she will have it for Christmas Thawing Breaking up of the ice Drew to the House 5 Loads of Wood to Day Bought Pepper and Ginger 10 Snowed some to night Randolph to Fort Covington to Day 24th a very Fine morning Boys Drawing Firewood Drew 4 Loads to Day This is Christmas Eve 6 to Day A Fine night for those going to Midnight Mass Gordon went to Cornwall 25th Christmas Day Fine Leander and crofsed to Summerstown Playing hocky at Summerstown I went over to the other House as I was not over for sometime 26th a very Fine Day Drawing 2 sleighs Loads and Drew a Lot of Drags Washing to Day my sight is very Bad I can hardly make out to Write this I cannot Read and I am sorry as their is Lots of News in the Papers I take the Weekly Star the Glengarrian a Kansas paper and an Ohio paper The Standard is not mine Leander went to Summerstown Bought a sack of Flour and Gallon of oil Snowed some to night Fernandez got 8 EEls spearing 27th St John the Evangelist Day Snowing this morning Boys went to the Bush Stanley cut the chain Received From Dan the Ladys Newspaper the Queens yesterday Randolph here Wrote a Letter to Dan and took it to the Post Office Drawing Wood to the Sugar camp https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/9c6757cfe7aa0bcffa498c5ab66d1bbe.pdf d1fc9e715816d5cc586f9e851c178a1b PDF Text Text � Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. {page one} James Cameron Island 28th. Dec 1901 Holy Innocents Day a Fine Morning Randolph came had 2 packages which Gordon Brought coat Boots Jacket. Ties 2 cups and saucers, 2 Lemons, Candies in a Box and in Paper. Randolph and Leander went to hunt this Morning. Baking today. The letter to Dan would go off this morning. Concerning Leander, name him who swam the Hellespont {Dardanelles in Turkey}. Began fishing perch and pike in the Back Bay. Leander and Randolph down to Rofs's and Charlie's Island. Stanley cutting wood for the sugar bush and cutting stove wood at the door. Leander went across bought 25 cent sugar, 1 bag of salt. Got a large pike. Returned tonight. 29th Angus Cameron Birthday Uncle Angus. Rainning today. Last Sunday in the year. 30th Fine, calm. Stanley drawing old wood and sticks from the fence and the barn. Fixing something on the Thrashing mill. Billy and Uncle George came, went to fish EEls. Captain Billy came with papers concerning Fernandez's military stand in the regiment. Got 30 EEls. Billy told us of Margaret Cameron, now Mrs. Millar’s death last week a near friend of ours. 31st Fine some windy. Billy filed the crosscut saw. Fernandez went to Lancaster. Very squally with drifting and wind. Perch and pike. Fernandez came to Frasher's Point. very high wind.Freezing hard tonight stopt up till 1 oclock. {page two} James Cameron Island 1st Jan 1902 New years Day, a Fortunate Day. Fine, fair and frosty, some wind freezing. Hard ice making. Ice going down the Bay. Boys crofsed to the Little Island north side, anchor ice going down. Making across in some places ice taken by Charlie’s Island and up to Hopkin's Point. Diggin baits to fish. Fishing perch and pike. Freezing hard tonight. Ice jamming some. 2nd A Fortunate Day East wind, fine. Ice did not take in the channel outside.Last night boys fishing perch and pike got an EEl Fixing the Mud Spears 2 of them went to fish EEls 4 of them of them22 got to Day 3rd Allen's Birthday Unfortunate Day, some cold wind. Fernandez, Billy and George went off took their fish 50 EEls, lots of perch, some pike. Made a small sleigh to draw their fish. Fernandez started for to go to the St. John's Training School. to start from Dundee on the 5th of January. Leander went part of the way with them on the ice. The ice taken on the south side not taken on the north side yet. But freezing hard tonight 4th Unfortunate Day the ice taken across here not altogether above here. Began boarding the inside of the kitchen the east end. The ice is taken to night. Sunday the 5th, Leander crossed, got the mail.Gordon came, showed the presents he got from Mrs Locia and the fine time he had at their Place. Randolph here Dan Spink fishing. 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 Cameron Diary Collection Subject The topic of the resource 19th Century Rural Ontario Diaries 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 Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1854-1902 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 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 Cameron Diary, 1901 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 Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1901 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, Glengarry County, McMaster's Island Township, Ontario Date Created Date of creation of the resource. January 1, 1901 Is Part Of A related resource in which the described resource is physically or logically included. James Cameron Diary Collection Medium The material or physical carrier of the resource. Scanned Manuscript UG Transcription Progress Scripto transcription progress Done Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. <div class="mw-parser-output"> {page one} James Cameron Island 16th of December 1900 Randolph here had the Mail Gave Him a Letter to put in the PO To John Cameron Kansas Junction City Eddy with Mail too cold Time 17th Frosty Fernandez crofsed to chop took his saw cold Foggy Grinding axes not very well Pigion over at the Barn Froze hard 18th Freezing Foggy East Wind Sent a Letter to Day Sent a Box of Ducks with 12 in it Leander crofsed to Haggartys with them Bought Sugar 50 cents worth and 25 cents worth a Boom 25 Randolph and Fernandez cutting wood for Captain Baker 19th Kind of Soft cleaning the Thrashing Machine Fixed 2 or 3 Shelves Rained some Last night Made a Step for the Thrashing Machine and Rained some to to night 20th Fine Soft snowed some caught 8 or 9 Perch Stanley put out some Manure took over the Sewing Machine Digging the Manure from the outside cellar Door and putting straw under Washing to Day Fernandez here for a Stick of Hicory and took 2 axe handles Last Day of Fall 21st First Day of Winter Foggy a Fine Day Leander Went to Lancaster Crofsed to Fraser Point Bought Tea a Bottle of Strawberry Stuff Crofsed to Renshawas or Summerstown about the Shortest Day of the Year Broke on one of the Marsh Hay stacks at the Barn St Thomas Day New Moon 22nd Fine Day East Wind Stanley chopping Stove Wood Fernandez came had 4 Dull axes to Grind and a crosscut saw to File 23rd Fine Eddy Renshaw here Boys after Ducks Rained some to night 24th Christmas Eve Fine Leander to Summerstown council all over Bought the Stove at Haggartys 1 gallon of coal oil got 2 Letters 1 From Helen and a Dollar in it a Book From Daisy and 2 Ties a Letter From Dan {page two} James Cameron Island 25th of December 1900 Christmas Day West Wind a Little Snow cool Leander to church took the Letter to Put in the PO For Maxville Gave 50 cents to Livinia as her Share Leander came had the small Box with a Lot of Things in it a cap pencils and Leads Matches Wax Medal Belts corkscrews Books Silver case and other things Shot an owl Fernandez crossed to chop with Randolph 26th Fine and Fixing the Stove St Stephen's DAy old Mr Currie Buried to Day Froze some to night Windy seen a Mosquito and a Bee 27th St John the Evangelist The Free Masons Day The Foot square and Rule Teaches many a Fool Silk Satin and Scarlet Teaches many a Harlot Moved the Single Stove and put more pipes to it plastered around the wall Wrote a Letter to Dan to Day and sent it off to night Leander crofsed Gordon Finished his Plank at the Wharf snowed some to night 28th St Innocents Day Fine Kind of soft Stanley Drew 3 Loads of Wood Windy to night 29th our Angus Birth Day cold Windy Fixing shelves in the Buttery Feeding the Sheep near the Bush 30th Last Sunday this Year Fine a Few Flakes of Snow West Wind to night 31st Last Day of the Year a very very Fine Day took over the cook stove to the old House from this House Drew 3 or 4 Loads of Wood Thawing some Fernandez Shot a Duck at the Little Island North Side cattle Hogs and Dogs and hens Ducks all right snowed a Little to night Windy to night and cold 1st of January New Year 1901 Fine Windy Frosty cold Boarding some up Stairs had New Years in Wine Fernandez crofsed to Randolphs to chop Took the articles that Minnie Sent to Adelaide and Lilly </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> {page one} James Cameron Island 2nd of January 1901 unfortunate Day Windy cold Freezing Windy to night ice Making a Little a Weasel on the Island Shot a Shell drake if it was calm the ice would take but its too Windy 3rd Allen's Birth Day 1853 Fine Fair and Frosty ice Taken to Christees this Morning ice taken to Little Island North Side Leander and Stanley crofsed to it ice going Down Making in some Places if it keeps on Freezing this way to night you may crofs tommorro Taken acrofs to Fraser's Point 4th Leander and Stanley went up the ice Leander crofsed Lots of Small holes got the Mail Fernandez came Back with him Snowed some Blustery Freezing hard to night went for EEls got 3 Bought Screws 5th a very Frosty Day Wind Fine Sunshining Working at an outside Door for the Kitchen Fox here Last night got a Blue Bill yesterday on the ice Fernandez crofsed got some of the Mail 6th Epiphany Sunday Fine Randolph and D Spink Fishing got a very Large Pike some Perch 3 EEls our Boys got a Black Duck on or at Little Island South side Began to Snow a Little East Wind not Cold Randolph took the Measuring Tape 7th Fine E Wind Snowing at their Axes Ground 3 of Them took the Black Duck over to the other House Fernandez Went to chop at Mr Charles Craids 8th Annie's Birth Day 1866 a very Fine Day East Wind cutting some of the Trees the Wind Blew Down I went over to the old House Broke on a Marsh hay stack yesterday 9th Fine not very well put out Bushes yesterday to Hamiltons Wharf Took over the Pork and Salted it caught some Perch Snow all off the ice putting out few Loads of Manure Windy to night 10th E Wind Windy cold Big East Wind Storm Snowing Drifting Blue Bill Dead Rain some hail to night Windy {page two} James Cameron Island 11th of January 1901 Fine cool East Wind Fixed the cubboard in the N Corner of the Kitchen Blowing snowing Drifting 12th Old Style Drifting Snowing wind changed to West Fernandez came about 2 o clock Snowing hard to night and Drifting Frank Laplante crofsed the Summerstown Roadon the ice with a Horse on the 11th 13th Fine Dan Spink and Randolph here Went Fishing Perch got 2 Went Fishing EEls got 40 Lost the spear {illegible} Large Platter Fernandez went with them to Craigs 14th Fine a Lot of crofsing Christees for EEls Fishing Drew 2 Loads of wood took up a Barrel of Water cleaned {illegible} E Wind 15th Fine Cool East Wind some Drops of Fine Rain Randolph here had a Letter from Dan about the Cornwall Stanley {illegible} Snake Head Tea {illegible} went to night rained {illegible} 16th Fine rained some showers Randolph here Brought the Kansas Journal him and Leander Fishing Perch sun shining getting Kind of sloppy Got 8 Perch and {illegible} some Windy to night 17th Fine Day Leander came went to Lancaster gave him a {illegible} to Buy compound {illegible} strawberry {illegible} Papers his mother {illegible} for {illegible} Douquetts to day Few Perch {illegible} Frank Laplante a Bee to Day 18th Fine a very Frosty Day Randolph came Fernandez came had 2 Bottles of Strawberry 50 Envelopes 20 Bloting Paper 5 took Back 1.25 Pepper 10 Bought Pants overalls Shirts Bottle of Ink Mrs Peter Chisholm in the Gore Buried to Day Carlo not Well wont Eat or Drink very Frosty to night 10th Carlo Died very very Frosty Day George came Make a Neck Yoke Fixed the Pump Summerstown Road Bushed 18th </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> {page one} James Cameron Island 20th of January 1901 Fine cold and Frosty East Wind Randolph Dan Spink and John H here 3 of them went to spear EEls got 8 George went off Sent Ionia some things 2 Dollars cash a Belt a Tam O Shanter Soap 2 Kinds of Fish Sweatmeats an Indian with 1 Horse Sleigh and 2 Dogs passed Down the south side Looking for Wood Bushi si his name Sport Followed them he stopt at Lewis's coming Back Leander went over and got Sport he had no notionof coming home John H took 8 EEls with him Fernandez crofsed to Craigs to chop took 2 axes with him Leander crofsed to night not so cold to night Windy to night 21st St Agnefs Day Fine Kind of Warm Wind Drawing Fire-wood 3 Loads in Forenoon Unfortunate Day Unfortunate Day Windy to night Froze hard Rained a Shower 22nd Fine Day St Vincent's Day most Beautiful Unfortunate Day Frosty to night Queen Victoria Departed Born the 24th of May 1819 aged 81 years and 8 months a very Good Queen a Lofs to the Empire George Snider Died as they were talem him to the Hospital 23rd Fine cool Frosty Leander and Stanley in the Bush chopping E Wind Randolph here scated Down took my Kansas Paper Down the Kansas City Weekly Journal January the 17th Wrote a Letter to Dan concerning the Death of Carlo Dated inside the 24th Leander to Summerstown took the coal oil can Windy some cold 24 Fine St Pauls Day if Fair a Happy Day This is Charles Tuppers Birth Day of the Butternut Islad Fernandez came tonight 25th Robie Burns Birth Day a very Fine Day Fernandez to Summerstown cutting some Wood 1 Horse sleigh of Indians went Down to Rofs Island on the North side for Wood Drew 3 Loads to the Bank Logs to the door {page two} James Cameron Island 26th of January 1901 A Fortunate Day a very Fine Day a Few Flakes of Snow this Morning an Indian passed Down with a Team to Rofs's Island For Wood splittig Logs at the Door First Time for Stanley to be Shaved Reuben and Jessie came Down on scates From Cornwall 10 minutes to 2 the Left Cornwall and got here 1/2 Past 3 Pretty good for them not Knowing the Road or the ice Leander crofsed got the Mail Received the Gazzeet Almanack From Dan Bought Haggarty Tea and Sugar Fernandez came 27th Fine Randolph and D Spink came had a Spear Dan made himself for EEls in the Mud went to spear EEls got 22 The 2 young Folks Reuben and Jessy started for Cornwall a change in the Moon Snowed through the night 28th Snowing to Day Randolph came Grinding axes had a Dog with him one of the cows calved yesterday 29th Fine cold Day chopping some calm to night Fernandez crofsed to night came Back siad the Revd Mr Mathewson was coming to morrow 30th Fine Day E Wind 2 Rigs of Indians went Down for Wood The Boys Leander and Fernandez went to Lancaster to get the Horses shod 80 cents Kings Fixed the Revs Mr Mathewson and Randolph here Read From the 6th Chapter of The Galations and then Quoted from that also a very Good Prayer Brought me the Christian Herald and in it very good Reading Boys came they say the Road goes Down on the ice From Dan Frasers to Lancaster Bushed Drawing stones to the Wharf there Fernandez crofsed to cut ice for Jo Douquett 31st Fine Fair and Frosty E Wind Stanley and Leander chopping </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> {page one} James Cameron Island 1st of February 1901 The Black Month Fine Fair Frosty Fixed the Rings on the End of the Neckyoke chopping some Drawing Wood Wrote a Letter to the Kansas City Weekly Journal Dated he second of February as it Wond go to the PO till tommorow and perhaps not then containing 25 cents Silver St Bridgets Day Drew 3 Loads of Wood Borrowed 25 cents turned Windy Fernandez came to night had a Letter From Jessie in Cornwall and a Lot of very Fine Papers of the Queen and the Big Fire in Montreal 2nd Candle Mass Day a very Fine Day the Bear and Raccoon and Badger will see their Shadows as the Sun shines well all Day Lilly Renshaw came Down for Stanley to help them with putting up their ice Randolph here the Boys chopping till 12 then go Ready to go to Dundee for Kerosene oil gave them the Letter for Kansas City Weekly Journal to put in the office over there took the 5 gallon Jar East Wind 12 cents a Gallon 60 Races in Dundee 3rd Unfortunate Day Septuagasima Sunday E Wind Fine Lilly Renshaw here Leander went up with her Turned windy to night Drifting Full Moon 4th E Wind Drifting snowing some nailing on Boards up Stairs East side 5th Fine Fernandez crossed to to Renshaws to Build an ice house West Wind Stanley and Leander chopping The Marsh hay stack Done this Morning Took the Saw to the Bush cold Time Heard that the Oldest Judge in Canada Departed in the Person of Judge Pringle of Cornwall Buried on the 5th 6th cold Time Mifs Lafflam Buried to Day Fernandez came From Renshaws Killed 6 Roosters to Day very Cold to night 7th Cold Fine sun Shines Windy Fixing some Boards up Stairs Wrote a Letter to Day to My neice in Cornwall Stanley Killed 4 Rusters to Day Unfortunate Day Frosty to night (Lock the Stable after the Horse is Stole) {page two} James Cameron Island 8th of February 1901 Gordons Birth Day 1863 Fine Fair and Frosty Fernandez went to Cornwall took 7 of Poultry Windy Fixing Boards up stairs Took the Letter put it in the P.O Gordon 38 years old to Day 9th Unfortunate Day Fine cold Frosty Gordon Went to Lancaster Bought Bought a Lot of clothing came here coming Back Had a Drop of Good stuff Fernandez came From Cornwall 10th Fine cold Frosty Gordon ewnt acrofs Leander crofsed Sexagesima Sunday 11th Fine Fair and Frosty sun shining Drawing cordwood to the Bank Drew Firewood to the Door Stanley chopping Last Quarter of the Moon after 1 in the Evening a Fortunate Day Seen an Owl passing Snowed some to night 12 Fine Drew 2 Loads of the Fine Hay Stack in the Field at the Stone heap Drawing Firewood Ed Renshaw here Unfortunate Day turned a Little Windy at Noon Wrote a Letter to Lily Vitality Association 200 Front Street, Sarnia, Canada Alexander Fraser Evan's Son here got the Load of the crow Bar as they are Working at Stones for the Wharf in Lancaster Gave Eddy the 2 Letters to put in the Post Office with 5 cents to Pay Postage A Letter to Dr T.A. Slocum, 98 Pine Street New York 13th Cold Windy Drifting Snowed Blowing Randolph here Brought the Mail a Letter From Dan got my Kansas Almanack I sent for 25 cents snowed some to night 14th St Valentine's Day Fernandez came from Frasers some cold Blowing Boarding some up stairs in our Room Fired 2 shots at the Fox 15th Cold Frosty Drifting Snowed Blowing Fixing some in the cellar as the Frost is touched a Few of the Potatoes Banking some snow around the outside wall of the cellar Killed a Muskrat </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> {page one} James Cameron Island 16th of February 1901 Unfortunate Day Mild Kind of Fine Fernandez went across to A. Frasers Stanley and Leander Drawing Firewood a Fox passed over to the Back Bay got a Rat snowed some to Day Drew 3 Loads of Firewood Wrote a Letter for the Star put a Dollar in it my Date is 26th of Feby Leander to the store Bought of Mr Haggarty 1 Box of Soda Biscuit 25 Soda 10 Fernandez came from Frasers 17th Shrove Sunday Unfortunate Day Quinquagesima Randolph and Donald Spink here Jo Mitchel and 1 of Lewis Boys here had Horse and Cutter Wanted Wheat for their Mare as she got in the ice gave them Wheat Leander to church to night Foxes Running about Lots of them nice and Moderate Weather now got a Rat 18th James Hugh's Birth Day 1855 Fine Fernandez to Frasers to Work at Stones as they are Drawing to the Lancaster Wharf Wrote a Letter to Day to send to Dan cutting Logs 6 all Basswood Drew a Load of Firewood Indians Drawing from Christees Island to Day set out Poison Below the Island South Side Shrove Monday Writing part of John Cameron's career since he Left the Scottish Shore its on a Paper with Bobs on the inside 19th Shrove Tuesday George came to Thrash Got 2 Foxes this Morning seen Lots of Foxes running to Day Began to Thrash the Rod Broke and had to go to the Blacksmith's with it Snowed some Sent My 2 Letters to the P. Office For the Weekly Star with a Dollar in it the other to Dan With Register and Postage Money 9 cents Bought Sugar Left the Rod till Morning to get Fixed Skinned the 2 Foxes and 2 Muskrats 20th Ash Wednesday Randolph came with the Rod 25 cents paid Made some Legs for the Mill This is one of my Lent Days I eat no Meat to Day Thrashed about 18 Bushels to Day 21st a Fortunate Day Randolph Brought Medicine Letter from Lily victualey association Sarnia about 22 Bushels of Wheat Thrashed Killed 14 Rats {page two} James Cameron Island 22nd of February 1901 Washingtons Birth Day churning to day Fine this Morning Thrashing till near 12 o clock the Mill got rong George went Home Eddy Renshaw here Thrashed about 43 of Oats Randolph went gave him a Letter to put in the P.O to go tommorow 2 cents Postage Lily Victualy Vitality Association Sarnia A Man walked up the ice from the way of Lancaster passed on the south side of the Island in the afternoon Indians Drawing wood From Christees Island 23rd Unfortunate Day Fine cool sunshiny Leander and Stanley went to Lancaster to get part of the Thrashing mill Fixed at the Dewars Foundry cant Do it to Day Ed Renshaw here to Fix a handle in his axe Fernandez came from Frasers 24th St Mathias Day Lent Begins Quadragesima Sunday Leander to night to church got the Mail seen an owl 25th Fine Fernandez to Frasers Boys some Logs from the Bush a Fortunate Day a change in the Moon Snowed through the night 26th Fine snowed some Went to Lancaster Stanley and Leander for the Thrashing Machine see if was Fixed a Fortunate Day Bought cod Haddock Tea got Soap cold to night 27th Ember Day Fine Day cool some Sunshine But cold Windy Frosty to night 28th Last Day of the Month Fine cool and Frosty Randolph here a Team came up the Ice From the way of Lancaster passed up on the south side Boys sawing stove-wood its Lewis's Boys that came up the ice they had ash for Baskets Windy to night 1st of March St Davids Day The Festival of the Welsh Taffy's Day The Leek came in Fine sun Bright and clear some Windy Kind of Like a Lamb not much Like a Lion or adders-head An Unfortunate Day Ember Day cleaning some Wheat Thawing some Windy Leander crofsed with the Team Turned Kind of Cloudy or Smoky near 5 o clock commenced to snow or Sleet Received a Letter From Ionia Windy to night a Party at Summerstown to night 2nd an Unfortunate Day Snowing Boys went to Mill about 20 Bushels turned very Fine Froze hard to night Ember Day Fernandez Done at Frasers came home Sold his 2 Foxes 3 Dollars Leander </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> {page one} James Cameron Island 3rd of March 1901 Sunday Fine Day John H here John H got a Trap Leander crossed with John H Wrote a Letter to Ionia to come Home Rained some to night and it Blew a hard Hard Wind all night 4th a very Fine Day Thawing 2 Mock suns one on each side of the sun and circle around the sun Randolph here the Boys Making Basswood Bunks for the sleigh cutting holes to Fish in the Back Bay Uncle John's Boy William Henery Shadgate's Birth Day his oldest Son Born in Quebec When moved to New York went aboard a Frigate sailing never heard about Him though inquired of his Father Different times some Wind to night 5th an Unfortunate Day Fine Snowed Blowed cool Drifted some Fernandez went to Cornwall for Brick 400 to Day snowed some tonight sawed stove wood Randolph to Cornwall Bought a Bell 6th Fine commenced to Blow hard about 2 o clock 1st Load of Logs 5 the next Load 6 in in the afternoon cut some Logs to Day Ed Renshaw and Barry passed Down on our Road to Lancaster for sawdust Thats 11 Logs to Day squally this afternoon 7th Fine a Team came up passed on the south side took 6 Logs in the Forenoon 1 a small short one took 3 or 4 Boards Back Took 6 in the afternoon Took Back 250 Pieces about 1000 Feet or over took them into the House so they would Dry Snowed Quite a Bit to night East Wind 8th Unfortunate Day Gloomy not cold a Few grains of snow Went with 7 Logs this Morning came Back 100 pieces 360 Feet some edgings 70 of Ash and 30 of Butternut Turned out a very Fine Day Livinia not very Well in Bed Went this afternoon with 5 Logs heard a Crow for the First Took Back 37 Pieces 264 Feet Snowed some to night 9th Snowing went with a Maple Log to Day got 11 Pieces out ofit 132 Feet For steps for the Thrashing Mill Took Back 39 Less how many Feet I Dont Know 290 Feet Fixing ash Boards up in the Kitchen Floor up stairs so they would Dry Took over to the other House some of the Boards that was Dry and those 39 pieces Captain A.J.Baker and Mrs Baker here they Look Well East Wind Eddy to 4 Bushels of Oats 7 Loads and 37 Logs 2046 Feet {page two} James Cameron Island 10th of March 1901 a Fortunate Day Fine East Wind cold Blowing hard commenced Raining Rained hard all night made icicles on the Trees Ed Renshaw here Leander to church got a Sabbath school Book the Home Study 11th East Wind icicles Bending the Limbs and Trees Down and Breaking them a Long Time this Forenoon at the other House Taking up tonight some Frozen Potatoes out of the cellar Windy to night 12th Unfortunate Day on This Day of the Month D McMaster (Senior) First came to the Island Windy Icicles on the Trees Filled a Barrel of Water about 57 years ago the Ice opened on this Day of the Month 13th Fine East Wind Went with the Boards that they tore off the other House to get Plained and Groove to Lancaster started turned Back for what I Dont Know Randolph here all Fishing Perch they are Breaking up the other House since I Dont want them to touch it that shows the characters I have to Deal with Leander went to night to someplace Windy to night 14th Stanleys B Day 1880 Stormy Went to Lancaster for Sawdust Blowing Drifting 15th Froze this Morning Smoky Fernandez went to Lancaster to go to Alexandria Meeting to morrow Eddy and Barrie here for What I did not here Drifting turned Fine E Wind They came for the oats 6 Bushels for Jo Douquett got a Muskrat Fishing got a Pike 16th a Very Fine Day Conservative Meeting in Alexandria to Day Drew the cord Wood From the Door crows Flying around An Unfortunate Day sun comes out hot 3 Indians and their Team taking a Load of Wood off the Little Island north side another Indian and Team went Down to Tuppers or Rofs's Island passed up with his Load Drew 3 Loads of Wood 17th St Patricks Day Sunday Mid-Lent a very Fine Day snowed some in the afternoon Ionia and George came Randolph Eddy Fernandez John H here Fishing got 14 Perch 1 Pike Eddy took an Ice nippers here Mrs May Dunlop and Wesleys passed up to Fort Covington </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> {page one} James Cameron Island 18th of March 1901 St Josephs Day On This Day of the Month Vicky Departed 1887 Randolph and Eddy here Eddy came for Fernandez to go to chop a very Fine Day Fishing got 2 Pikes 7 Perch cutting ice 3 sleighs of Indians passed up one took Wood of the small Island Seen a Black Fox Passed 2 Dogs on the south side 19th Fine cold Frosty East Wind a Strange Dog here Blew hard to night 20th near the Last Day of Winter Fernandez came to night Last night chopping at Frashers for Eddy Renshaw Drew 2 Loads of Wood to the House then Went to Draw the Ice cut in the Back Bay to the other House a Fine Day took 2 Loads of ice Rained Heavy to night and soe Heavy Gusts of Wind I suppose its the Equinoxes crofsing the Line as its near the Last Day of Winter we will have the Equinoztinal Gales The Time the Day and Nights are near Equal 21st Fine Spring Begins a very Fine Day Some says the 22nd cutting ice and Drawing it to the other House Randolph here Brought Nicholson's crofscut saw about 7 Teeth Broke in it Fixed it some some Windy at noon the Strange Dog here yet goes away and comes around again the Sun Went Down very very Red and awful Bright Alexander Fraser here paying Fernandez for Working at the Stones for the Lancaster Wharf 13 1/2 or 14 Dollars got a Frog 22nd Livinia Senior Birth Day Blowing Snowing Blissardy Drifting Fine Randolph here Eddy here Working at the Ice very squally to Day Turning cold and Windy this Evening Freezing 23rd Fine Day 2 Boys went to Lancaster for Sawdust an Indian passed Down with a 1 Horse Sleigh for Wood First Blackbirds came this Morning Killed a House Rat John Hamilton and Thomas Jack here Took Home the Ram 3 of Lewis children hee got the Potatoes 9 of them Leander crofsed to Summerstown Wild Geese came Black Ducks Grass Birds heard a Robin Whistlers Blue Bills 24th A Fortunate Day Fine Livinia and Ionia went to Randolph's Gordon Randolph Dan Spink here Fishing Perch got a Pike this Evening a Strange Dog here to Day (My Name on My Fur coat was taken of By a ----------) {page two} James Cameron Island 25th of March 1901 Lady Day Annunciation of the Virgin Mary Fine East Wind cool Stanley went to Fort Covington the other 2 Went to Lancaster I sent a Letter with them to John Cameron Junction City Kansas sent for Writing Paper 25 cents 2 cents for Postage got 15 cents Back of change Bought an Iron Bedstead 8 Dollars Boots Stanley got Boots Fixed got a Handle for crofs cut saw got a Pike 26th John Hamilton Cameron Birth Day 1876 Fine Barrie and Eddie Renshaw here took home the sugar Pot Got 6 Bushels of Oats for Jo Douquett cranes came Rain to Day and to night Began to Tap Raining all night 27th Drops of Rain Fishing at Perch Tapt in the Last of the newmoon Took over to someone a pike Dresed Leander Did 28th Unfortunate Day Fernandez went to Barnharts for our axehelves Brought here only 2 had a Box of cartriges I got the April Number of the Home Journal a Put put a Big Dry Fire in the Stove when there was a Good Fire in Stuffed it some Wind Few Grains of snow 29th Unfortunate Day Kind of Gloomy Stanley went From Home to Day and no one in the House Knows where he went to as I asked at the Dinner Table where he Went Killed 4 Ducks to Day Tame ones Gordon here this Evening Stanley did not come home to night Windy to night 30th a very Fine Day some Wind sun warm Randolph here went to Line got a 6 lb Pike on it Drew 3 or 4 Loads of Firewood took the Plank of steps for the Mill over to the Barn from here Fernandez went o Lancaster Leander in the Sugar Bush Tapped 231 Trees now 31st Palm Sunday Fine Stanley came Leander went up to church came Back 1/2 past 2 Last of the Month 1st of April All-Fools Day Fine Tapping some about 12 to Day Fixing Barrels took Big Pans to the camp took Tin Pans to camp 2nd a very Fine Warm Day about 290 Tapt now 3rd Raining Snowing Rained hard to night 1 of the cows calved My Name on My Kansas Almanack was torn off </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> {page one} James Cameron Island 4th of April 1901 Rain Turned cleared up some Stanley a Fox this Morning water on the ice St Ambrose Day very Fine this afternoon Made the First Syrup took to the House 4 Gallons Drew a Boat or Bun up to the Wild Oats as its open some there Killed 2 of the Tame Ducks as they are very Fat a Few odd Shots Below the South Side they have a Blind at the Wild Oats 5th Good Friday Fine Kind of Foggy Smoky Dull Day Rained some Got a Whistler Stanley in the Bush no sun shines to Day Stanley Skinned his First Fox misty Weather 6th a Fortunate Day a Fine Afternoon E Wind Stanley skinning the Black Cow Heifer Boiling in the Bush Made 10 Gallons of Syrup Rained to night 7th Easter Sunday Rained Foggy On This Day of the Month Uncle John Departed in the year 1893 Randolph Dan Spink John H came here Drew their Boat on the ice From the air hole at the Foot of Hamilton's Island Boys in the Bush Made Taffy and Sugar Heard they commenced working at the Methodist church in Summerstown 8th East Monday Rained Last night Dull some Rain very Foggy Drawing some Drags of Wood to the Door Rained all night 9th On This Day of the Month I was Married 1862 Lots of Rain not very good Sugar Weather ice Lingering opening near Shore and Points seems solid in the channels Rained to Day and to night 10th Few Drops this Morning Turned Fine the sun came out for a While Dull Dreary and Smoky Drew the Bun up to the Head of the Island the Ice opening in the channel Down to the Little Island and Breaking around the Pier making a Strip Fine afternoon its Jamming some the ice Leander and Fernandez crofsed in the Bun to Hamiltons walked up to Post Office got the Mail got a Letter from John Cameron Junction City Kansas ice moving Down Frose some to night 11th a very Fine Day Mr George Annan and Randolph here Boys in the Bush Took over the Black Rooster Eddy Renshaw here to night Froze some to night and running pretty good to Day {page two} James Cameron Island 12th of April 1901 a very Fine Day Sap Runs well to Day Frost Last night George Annan and Randolph on the Little Island North Side Eddy Renshaw in the Sugar Bush I went up Through the Bush a Lot of Destruction by Icicles and Wind went to the Lower Point a Lot of Jamming on the south side Lots of ice going Down Took a Lots of Syrup home Goingt to Freeze to night 13th a very Fine Day running good I went up to the head of the Island Snakes coming out Eddy Renshaw in the Bush I came Down on the south side and awful Big Cake coming Down Jamming hard Below the wild Oats Eddy Brought my Mail 14th Low Sunday East Wind Fine Randolph and Eddy here Randolph took Mr Attwaters saw Leander crofsed to night 15th Fortunate Day Fine Day went up side of shore Fernandez went acrofs Early this morning Boiling and gathering running some Killed 2 of the Tame Ducks Know one Knows where Fernandez went if they do they wont tell But I Dont care if he goes and never comes back he came through the night Frogs Began their Music Loons came 16th Fortunate Day very Fine E Wind Sap running Fixing around th Mill put out the Swill Barrel the Girls Making sugar outside by Themselves made a Big Feast of Taffy for their Mother and me the First I eat since the sugar Began Boys in the Bush Fernandez off acrofs I went over to the other House put a Handle in the Hoe Setting Fires Went up to the camp Froze some to night 17th very Fine Day E Wind Boiled and Strained Drew the Bottom of the Stack in the Field Drew some of the Maple Logs to the house so to split them a calve yesterday went over to the old House took over Carlo's collar the Ice started to Move in the Back Bay this Evening wind changed to West 18th Fine Uncile Duncan's Birth Day The Census Man here Mr McDonald Ronald Roy's Sond Boiling of Pan Fille 7 1/2 Gallons to Day Taking the Banking from the cellar went to head of the Island </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> {page one} James Cameron Island 19th of April 1901 Primrose Day Fine Eddy here took a can of Syrup Sawing Stove Wood Rained to Day and to night Fernandez came with his Wheel Set the net Windy 20th Windy Rain Sawing Stove-wood cold to Day the Grenada came out to Day on her First Trip Raining hard every night E Wind 21st Sunday Rained E Wind Leander crofsed this Evening a calf to night Rained again to night 22nd Fine Day Windy cool Stanley went to Dundee 1 cowhide 1 calfskin 1 Fox 3 Rats Sawing and cutting stove Wood at the Door Gathered 9 pails of Sap the Chaffe came into Lancaster this Evening Rain Stanley did not come to night 23rd St George's Day The Festival of the English Rained some Boiling sap East Wind 24th Unfortunate Day Made about 2 Gallons I think this is the Last Let the cows out to Pasture E Wind Randolph here Stanley and George came Sold his Fur Fox 1 Dollar Rats 15 cents a Peice Bought Outing 8 cents a yard Went over to the old House Rained every Day Since the New Moon came in Wrote a Letter to Allen W Ward Box 748 Avon Liv.Co. N.Y Began to Thrash about 1 o clock Oats Bought a Hat 25th St Marks Day Unfortunate Day First Quarter of the Moon Rained this Morning the Way the weather is to Day it will be so for Forty Days so some Folks say all Superstition E Wind Thrashing very Fine Day some Windy Took away the Buckets yesterday Sap runs well to Day My Head very Dizzy to Day and Last night Went up to the camp at 12 o clock 1 of the Sheep a Lamb and we took it in the House another had a Lamb at the upper Point after Supper Thrashed 50 Bushel 26th East Wind cool Fine Day Eddy here put Shoes on the Mare Finished the Thrashing this afternoon James Creamers B Day Indians here with Baskets Bought 4 from them the Woman is one of the Fridays about 100 or More Bushels Leander crofsed Bought 1/2 lb Tea 27th a very Fine Day E Wind George and Stanley went of took 2 Bags of Oats 2 Baskets for the children first Steamer went Down with a Raft the PUt the Mill in the old House Got coal oil new Round Dish 1 {illegible} Rival Took home Sugar Bush pans {page two} James Cameron Island 28th of April 1901 Sunday a Fortunate Day very Fine Day Eddy and Leander to the Kit Kit Eddy Brought me Dozen of Herring 20 cents Randolph Adelaide and the Big Boy Gave him 50 cents Silver Lilly and Gordon all here got some Pike in the net Salted the cattle 2 Indians set Fire on the Little Island Leander and Lilly went up together W Wind 29th Fine Fortunate Day Stanley very sick very unwell to Day First Ploughing to Day the Wheat Piece East of the Grove spreading some heaps of Manure on the corn Ground Went to the head of the Island to see the Sheep took the Trap home from the Bay East Wind Rained to night 30th Last Day of April Raining East Wind Stanley in Bed very unwell Working at Boarding the West side with ash Eddy Renshaw here Lights up to night Algoma went into Salmon River Foggy smoky 1st of May St Phillip and St James Day very Foggy in the Morning Turned very Fine Light Lit up Last Night a Tug came the Government to Fix the Buoys and Lights she came Down a Tug came up heavy Loaded Ploughing put out some Manure the Indians here with Baskets Bought 1 small Basket 2nd Kind of Foggy Rained West Wind The Lady Smith got a ground on her Trip Down at Summerstown 8 Tugs went Down 1 Went up and More may pass yet Fired a Shot out of the Window at Ducks Stanley some some Better to Day he is up put out manure Biismarck Left Here on this day of the Month 1894 for Brittish Columbia More Boats went The Hamilton went Down Captain AJ Baker of Summerstown the Lady-Smith got off aground did not go into Lancaster Leander to Summerstown got the Mail got my Pills From Mr Ward 3rd Fine Windy Lots of Boats a going a Fortunate Day Drawing out Manure 4th Fine Went to Head of the Island Sowed 4 Bushel of Wheat Hamilton went up Leander and Fernandez to Lancaster Bought 1 lb of Tea </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> {page one} James Cameron Island 5th of May 1901 very Fine Leander to night church More Lambs 6th very Fine putting out Manure on the Barley Piece Sowed 4 1/2 of Barley Taking stones of the Wheat Piece and of the Barley Gathering the old iron from amongst the Stones at the cherri Trees got 2 Letters to Day 1 from Dr A.J.Landen Montreal 1 From Allen W Ward 748 Avon Liv.Co.N Y churning to Day 6 Lambs now 7th very Fine Plowing Sowed 1 3/4 of Wheat put some manure out Fernandez went to Cornwall took his Wheel Got Curtain Blinds Fixing My English Cherries Trees Monicas sone here for oats For Jo Douquette Mr Haggarty and Mr Vipond here Mr Haggarty wanting 25 Bushels of Oats Leander to take them to him got a Rat Made a Bargain with Mr Vipond For a Raking Machine 22 Dollars Gets 2 years to Pay it one Payment next March 8th very Fine East Wind Ploughing Harrowing Broke the Harrow Taking off Stones cleaning and Trimming the E Cherrys The Drudge came this afternoon Sowed oats 3 1/2 Leander took to Haggarty 5 Bags of Oats took Down the Stove took the Stove over to the other house Put up the Curtains Girls went to Jo Douquetts with 25 Doz of Eggs and 8 lb 1/2 of Butter Rained to night and Thunder and Lightning Burning some Piles of Brush 9th Fine East Wind Wrote a Letter to Day Dated the 11th with a for XXX to send them Sowed 7 1/2 Bushels of Oats Ploughing Harrowing taking Stones of the Wheat Ground This is the Day their to take Peter Skin and Coquhons Island Went over to the Bay 10th Ploughing the Potato Ground at the cherry Tree and Taking Big Stones off of ti Eddy Renshaw her Gavie Him the Letter to put in the office a 1 Dollar Bill in it Ploughing above the corn Ground for corn Put Manuare on Potato Ground Gave Eddy his Buckets Fernandez crossed took his Wheel home Rained all night a calf to Day Stanley took sick this Evening Thunder {page two} James Cameron Island 11th of May 1901 Ploughing cutting seed Potatoes Last Quarter of the Moon Rained to Day Mosquitoes Began Thoes 2 Seagoing Vessels Passed here about 4 oclock 1 Went West and 1 East got 3 Pikes Rained several Showers to day sme Mean sneak Took Carlo away from where I had him covered till I could get him taken to a spot which I had Laid out for him I had not been over where he Laid to Day and they never told about hey Done so on a Theiving way 12th Rogation Sunday Rained to night Wind Fine 13th Planted the Potatoes at the cherry next the Wheat Ploughing above the Lane Raining cool 14th fine Ploughing the corn Ground Ploughed the Front of the House and the Tobacco piece and Back of the House piled up the Wood at the Big oak Tree Took the Leech ashes and put them at the Maple Trees Burnt some Rubbish Took over 5 Bags of oats to Mr Haggarty Stanley Better 15th Fine Day Ploughing Drilling corn Ground Planted some of the corn from the House up to the corner of yard Fence 2 of the Sea Boats went up to Day Steamer towed a Raft of Logs from Lancaster to Cornwall Rofs's Logs Stanley out to Day I went Down Round the Lower Point Leander went to Summerstown took 6 Bags of Oats to Fernandez went to Lancaster 58 Long Rows and 9 Short ones Took over 5 Tins of Syrup for Mr Shetsinger Cornwall Working some on the Pier to Day going to put a Light on it as the talk is that way Fernandez to Lancaster 16th Ascension Day Holy Thursday Fine Day Planting Corn and Potatoes putting Manure on the Piece above the Lane Broke the canoe William and William Morris here got some Fish to Day 1 went up and I1 went Down of those Big Boats for the old country John McRae Poorly 1 More of the those Big Boats went up Oriols came </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> {page one} 17th Unfortunate Day James Cameron Island 17th of May 1901 Fine Day Few Drops of Rain Eclipse to Day or Tommorow Harrowing Potato Ground above the Lane and planted Potatoes there the Burbanks Planting 2 Kinds of White small Kind of Beans going to Plant the Kansas Potatoes Sissy and Ionia Went to Summerstown Took 13 Doz of Eggs Ploughed the Piece West of the Maple Trees took over 2 Bags of Oats some corn Gathered up a Bag and a half of Dry Butternuts that was Drying Below the House Rained ll night 18th New Moon Eclipse in some Almanacks to Day Rained to Day Bought yesterday Sugar RRR Broom 2 Lamp chimies nutmegs took 2 Bags of Oats acrofs and 1/2 Dozen Ears Corn Leander to Summerstown Big Vessel went up to Day Got 2 Letters yesterday and a Toronto Paper of Medicine A Fortunate Day Heard of Johnny McRae's Death about Wednesday Bought nails at Haggartys Raining to night got a Bun White 19th Sunday Raining East Wind cool got crockery up near the Head 20th Unfortunate Day East Wind putting Boards on the West side some Rain Leander to Summerstown to night 21st Fine East Wind putting Boards on the West side some Rain Leander to Summerstown to night 21st Fine East Wind Working at the Granary I went in the Bun over to the Bay Looking for the White Ducks nest Leander crofsed to night 22nd Fine Day Sorting the Potatoes took them out of the cellar about 12 Bushels or more Fernandez putting up a Tent Stanley ploughing in the Back Fla and its Wet and his is wet clened my Gun it Rained a Few Drops Leander crofsed took 1/2 lb Tea Rained to night young chickens out young Kittens out 23rd Fine Stanley Ploughing Let out the mare to grass Went up around the Island Fixing a place for the milk in the cellar some Drops of Rain Leander took the Broad axe here Rained to night {page two} James Cameron Island 24th of May 1901 Queen Victoria's Birth Day Victorias Day Rained hard East Wind Fixed Boards on the South Side of the House cool Fernandez crofsed to Summerstown Got the Mail the Drudge Working to Day The Wrestling Match in Finch to Day 25th Fine Day Making a Door for the cellar outside East Wind Mr Genie here from Lancaster had Mr Stickler's Boat got some Potatoes a Bag and a Sack full Stanley Ploughing at the Ditch Leander crofsed to Summerstown took 2 cans of Syrup 26th Whit Sunday Pentecost a very Fine Day Roys Boat Down on a Pleasure Trip Jessimas Boat Down into Lancaster Let the Horses out to Grass Leander to church Fernandez to church at Least he Said so Rained to night 27th Unfortunate Day Raining Mr Fortin and Miss Adda Laplante Married to Day Turned to Be a very Fine Day Livinia (Sissy) and Stanley went to Dundee took Uncle Bills Broadaxe home Sold 5.80 of Eggs Bought Towelling 1.25 Gingham 15 yds 1.5 Rope 15 Goods 1. Cambrick 25 Prints 30 Corsets 1. Prints 30 Hats 20 Hooks Liines Billy sent Down his 2 Plains 1 Saw 1 Square 1 Hammer got 2 Doz of Eggs for hatching Bill 2== Martin and Cornelius here for Grain got none Lent them 2 Bags to go to Lancaster Fernandez sold 50 cents worth of Perch caught 140 Perch one of the Big vessels went up Raising stones at the Door 28th fine Day E Wind Rained hard to night Making a night Pasture For the cows next the Bush Moving the Rails from the Lane for the cow Pasture Fernandez putting a Bottom in the Bun </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> {page one} James Cameron Island 29th of May 1901 Royal Oak Day or Oak-Apple Day Unfortunate Day Raining East Wind Cool Finished the cow yard sawed the Butternut Put in the cows for the First time Fernandez crossed made a shutter for the West cellar outside Window Rained to night 30th Unfortunate Day Fine Making the Garden Harrowing the Potatoes Ed Renshaw here Fernandez Fishing and Went to Rofs's Island Working at the East Door of the House Leander crofsed took 3 cans of Syrup to Jo Douquett Broke the Lamp-chimney Raining to night 31st Last Day of May Raining West Wind Dug some Stones A Fortunate Day 1st of June the Glorious First of June Vicky's Birth Day 1878 Unfortunate Day Fine E Wind Changed to West Blew hard Leander to Lancaster Bought Boots Tea Soap Lock nobs hinges Broom hanger steeple for a Door with the change of Wind commenced to Blow and Rain hard Stanley Drawing the Sticks for the Pig-Pen Made the Pen Thunder and Lightning passed Down North East put the Pigs in their new place 2nd Fine Day Trinity Sunday Willie Morris and George Gosela came John H and Eddy Renshaw here 2 of the Drudge Men here Thunder and Lightning Windy commenced to Rain Rained all night Shooting at Blackbirds taking up the corn 3rd Raining Billy Working at over head Work Black-cow calved 2 Days ago Billy and George Went off 4th Old George the 4th Birth Day it used to be Kept up for a Long Time Fernandez went to Lancaster I sent for 2 Ready made Shirts 80 cents Working up stairs in our Room {page two} James Cameron Island 5th of June 1901 Unfortunate Day Fine Day Fernandez came had my shirts Gave me my change sheared 4 of the Sheep Ed Renshaw came home with the Plough Working in the North End up over-head up Stairs Stanley and Leander 6th Unfortunate Day Corpus Christie Went around the Island Working up stairs Stanley Harrowing the Back Piece sowed 4 1/2 Bushels of Oats Letting the Black Bull out at night Putting him in the Day Time Fernandez crofsed Looks Like Rain Raining to the South East Thunder one of he Big Sea-Boats went up this Evening 1/2 Buhsel more sowed thats 5 Bushels Rained to night 7th Rained hard Fernandez Hung the North Kitchen Door Boarding up Stairs Foggy West Wind Received a Letter From Dan Hilda Poorly 3 Men From the Steamer of the Drudge For Butter 4 lbs 80 cents 4 Doz of Eggs 48 cents Heard the Mifs's Webster came to Hamilton's Island to camp The old Gentleman to be up next Week Stanley and Leander splitting Logs 8th Raining Showery Fine Sawing Stove at the Door cloudy Foggy 9th Aunty Mary's Birth Day 1813 Rainy Foggy Rainbow in the Evening Chaffy to St Regis Grand Procession Sacrament at Salem Church Summerstown took over more Hens 2 of the Boys crofsed to night cant Be for church as each one has a Boat North Wind Unfortunate Day caught a Kingfisher 10th A Fortunate Day very Fine Day one of the Big Sea-going vessels Went Down Drawing the sawed Stove Wood Blocks from of the Field to the House Drew off some Stones Ploughing up the West side of the corn as the Birds and Hens took it up Fernandez Working at the Bun Ed Renshaw here </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> {page one} James Cameron Island 11th of June 1901 A Fortunate Day Sir John McDonald Buried 1891 a Fine Day Planted some corn to Day West side of the corn Ploughed North of the House close Drew the 3 Tamracks and the cedar mowed some Weeds skunk cabbage Fernandez crofsed Leander crofsed for oil 12th Unfortunate Day 2 of Lewis Girls here for Butter 25 Planted Potatoes at the Maple Trees Drew some Stones Painting the North East part of the House Drew the Boat up to Dry so to Paint it Killed the calf for the hide Set 2 Brush heaps afire a very warm Day Rained this Morning South-East Mud Fernandez crosed Mrs Mary Hamilton of Hamilton's Island Departed this Life at about 8 o clock this Evening much Respected and very well Like by all who Knew her 13th East Wind a very Fine Day Sheared 9 of the Sheep to Day Sowed Turnips to Day Ed Renshaw here Fernandez Fishing went to the wake Coty of the Drudge for Eggs got 6 Doz not paid to to Day 14th A very Fine Day Mrs Hamilton Buried to Day Fernandez went from here to the Funeral My Niece came From Cornwall on Her Wheel 15th A Fortunate Day Jesse and Fernandez to Cornwall on Wheels putting the Plough through the Potatoes E Wind Fine Day Ionia not very Well she is in Bed cleaning the corn 16th Unfortunate Day a very Fine Day Leander to church Gordon here took the Papers Fernandez came 17th a very Fine Day Mr Webster and Daughter and Nephew From Glascow Brought me 2 Handsome Pictures 1 an almanack Bought Butter and Eggs had their Dinner in Cedar Grove Gave me a peach and a Banana a very Fine old Scotchman and his Nephew the same the Potatoes Below the Grove Took in the Rest of the Wool Drudge 6 Doz of Eggs 72 {page two} James Cameron Island 18th of June 1901 Unfortunate Day The ever Memorable Battle of Waterloo Fine Turned cloudy some Drops of Rain East Wind Stanley and Leander at the corn Went up to the Bay set a Stump afire and a Brush heap 19th Fine at the corn and Potatoes Working some at the Elm Stone Boat Went to Fish got a Doz of Perch commenced to Rain a high Wind Coty here got Buttermilk Leander crofsed Fernandez too Thunder and Lightning had his Regimental coat cap and Pants on to Summerstown Picked the Wool Ionia up to Day Put the Plough through the Potatoes to cut the Weeds 20th Accefsion of Queen Victoria Fine Went to Fish got 3 Went on the Little Island North side Mr Atwater and Randolph Passed Fishing Finished Weeding the corn and Potatoes First time Washing the Bags at the River Fernandez Working at the Drain from the cellar Lots of Boats a Going East Wind Thunder and Lightning Rained Mr Atwater and Randolph came in out of the Rain the Columbian went Down Mr Coty From the Drudge to 6 Doz of Eggs Last Day of Spring Thats 18 Doz to Be paid for 72 2.16 Fernandez crofsed to night a calf to Day 21st Sun Enters cancer Summer Begins Fine Morning Foggy smoky cleared off Leander went to Lancaster for Nails sea-going vessel went up Fernandez crossed put some Boards overhead Stanley Drew some Wood with the Waggon Killed the calf cut his Leg Fernandez Brought a Sledge hammer here Set Fires to 4 Brushheaps Heard that John McDonald Kenneth came home 22nd Our Dan's Birth Day Games in Williamstown Fernandez at the Cellar Drain Broke the Big Stone that was in it Working overhead awful heavy Lightning this Evening very hot to Day heavy Rain to night </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> {page one} James Cameron Island 23rd of June 1901 Billy Morris George Gosela and Bodwa here John H here Fernandez went to Dundee with them as they 3 are all Going to camp at 3 Rivers First Methodist Sermons Preaching in the New Church in Summerstown Fine Day 24th Unfortunate Day St John Baptist Midsummer Day very Warm Fine Day Leander and Stanley putting the Boards overhead Got a Pike and 8 Perch Horses swam Round the Fence Drudge to 6 Doz of Eggs 72 thats 24 Doz they got thats 2..88 let out the Bull to night 25th A very Fine Warm Day West Wind Boarding some Ed Renshaw here Leander and him went Trowling Stanley and Ionia went to Fort Covington to Mill 3 Bushels of Wheat and 3 Bushels of corn Boots Fixed 65 Fly Poison 5 iron for Bedstead Calico 50 Tin-Kettle Strainer 15 3 Butter Tennets Gave Ionia 1 Dollar got a Rat 26th a very Warm Day Set 5 more Traps For Rats at the other House Boarding The Pitition with ash and Butternut the North side inside 27th Fine very warm Gordon here went to Lancaster had a Drop of Good Stuff one of the Men of the Drudge here got a Pitcher of Milk Treated him and Peter Back Peter got 2 lb of Butter 40 cents Leander to Summerstown Fine Salt 1 Bag and 1 Bag of coarse Salt 2 Boxes of Potato Bug Poison Went to Head of the Island Mowed the Weeds up through the Bush Put the Ploug the Potatoes Sowed 1 1/2 Bushels of Oats where the hens took up the corn it will make good Feed Got a Pine Log 28th very Warm Stanley at the Potatoes the Drudge got 3 Doz of Eggs 36 Ice 40 76 cents Working at the Pittion Took 14 Doz of Eggs to Jo Douquet This June Month is the Hottest I ever Felt some Days awful {page two} James Cameron Island 29th of June 1901 St Peter and St Paul's Day Fine very Warm Mrs Lewis and Girl here for Butter and Milk Leander and Stanley Hoeing the Potatoes above the Lane and the other 8 Roes next he corn very hot to Day a nice Breeze of Wind this afternoon the Dredge went up to Hamiltons Wharf 30th a Last Day of the Month a Fine Day Windy Livinia not well George and Jimmy here Ionia went Back with them Annie a young Daughter on Saturday the 29th Leander to church or Sunday School 1st of July Dominion Day very Fine Warm Day Pic Nic at Hamiltons and Hopkins Point all the McDonalds at Alexandria to Day took 5 lb of Butter to Dredge 1 Dollar the Big Wrestling in Cornwall to Day Went up ic around the Island Tom Benedict the India took the Mail Down Hoed the Potatoes at the Maple Trees First hoeing over 60 lb of Wool Weighed 2 Rained Thunder and Lightning windy Leander to Jo Douquets with 14 Doz of Eggs and 2 Tennets of Butter Dredge 6 Doz of Eggs 72 and 100 lb of ice 3rd Unfortunate Day The Men of the Dredge paid what they got in June 3.64 Fine Day Leander went with the Wool to Cornwall Stanley Mowing around the old House First Mowing got some Baits Made seats for the Boat Wool 12 cents 60 lb 7.20 Bought 2 Forks 80 Door Zink Soda 4th Fine American Day The Mifs's Websters and Cousin here to Butter cream Eggs The Drudge 6 lb of Butter 1.20 ice 100 lb a Man asking the Way to Frashers Bay South Side Fishing went Round to the Boat-house for the Minnow Pail and 1 Stone Anchor Found an oar in the Bay 5th Uncle John's Birth Day 1803 East Wind Fine Turned cloudy some cool hoeing the Potatoes at the Maple Trees put Poison on Potatoes Fixing the Front Room Door Rained some a Social at Chaffy's to night </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> {page one} James Cameron Island 6th of July 1901 Rained this Morning East Wind The Dredge to 6 lb of Butter 1.20 6 Doz Eggs .72 6.4 cents paid all up to Day Leander to Summerstown very hot took over the Rest of the Hens Leander for the Mail got a Letter From the Kansas City Journal to Renew my Paper that I will Do the First of the Week Bought lb of Sugar the Lady Smith went Down with a Big Party on Board near the Lancaster Lighthouse they Turned Back the Dredge Moved to Hamiltons Wharf Rained to night 7th Sunday Rain Fine Rained again wind Thunder Lightning Livinia and Stanley went to George's Fernandez came with 3 Stripes on his coat Seargent From 3 Rivers one of the Sheep Dead Rained hard to night Precious Blood of our Lord 8th Fine East Wind Stanley and Ionia came Wrote a Letter to the Kansas City Journal with 25 cents in it postage Paid not Registered to go off tommorrow 2 cents postage Fernandez crofsed Dug out some Stones on the Path to the River The Mr and Mifs's Websters here to 2 1/2 lb of Butter 50 cents Fished a Little got 4 Lots of EEl flies Fish Dont Bite very extra Fine night 9th a very Fine very warm Day Fernandez Went to Lancaster Drew up 2 Logs out of the water on the Pitt Point Fortunate Day One of the Big Sea Boats went up a Boat Sounding the Depth where they were Dredging 4 of the Websters Fishing and enjoying the Fine Day on the Water Stanley made 19 coils this evening Leander crofsed Working at the Mowing Machine thats Broke cut some in the Grove 10th Unfortunate Day Rain Fine Cloudy Mr Jessimas Steamer Gracie Fixing around came for Baits Working at the Mower putting it Together Fernandez came had Tuppers Picture in a Frame 75 cents {page two} James Cameron Island 11th of July 1901 Ed Renshaw here got 7 Doz of Eggs for Dredge 84 paid this East Wind Fine Day First Mowing with the Mower Machine and it will not Work Taking it apart to got to the Blacksmith with it Fernandez went to Cornwall Took some of my Books over from the other House went to the Lower Point 12th of July Orangeman's Day a very Fine Day East Wind Warm Peter Back here to 2 lb of Butter 40 Mowing with the Scythe at south side near Shore up next Marsh and East of the Wheat Set some Fires up near the Bay the Orangemen has a very Fine Day for their Walk Fernandez came 13th a very Fine Day very warm West Wind Mowing around above the Lane to the Front of the Barn Napoleon here to Dinner Working the New Rake for the First 3 Ladies for Butter got 4 lb 80 one of them a Mifs Mckay Leander to Summerstown Bought Making Wooden EEl spear prungs to Fish to night (got ice)* the Mifs Websters to 4 Doz of Eggs 1 of Butter cream 78 cents 14th very Fine 2 Boys crofsed to night got 4 Fish Last night 15th St Swithin's Day West Wind a very hot Day Fine Breeze of wind Ed Renshaw here got 11 Doz of Eggs for the Dredge 1.32 Stanley went with Eddy took a Rope Leander and Fernandez Mowing at the Stoney Hill very warm My Letter goes of to Day to Toronto to J.G Musson Toronto Junction Ont A Fortunate Day the 15th Eddy and Stanley took a cow acrofs to got the Mowing Machine Fixed at the Blacksmith's Gordon here with Edmund From Cornwall Minnie came there to Day 16th very warm W Wind Mowing Machine Broke again Lost Time with it Edmund and I Fishing got Quite a Lot Mr Webster 1 lb of Butter cream 25 Put in 3 Loads of Hay for the First </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> {page one} James Cameron Island 17th of July 1901 Unfortunate Day Fine cloudy Thunder 2 or 3 changes in the Wind this Morning putting in Hay a small shower of Rain a Methodist Pic Nic on the Lady Smith put in 4 Loads of Hay Mowing Edmund and I Trowling and Still Fishing around the Islands at Butternut or Tuppers Island at Snake or Rofs's Island 2 Small Islands above Rofs's over to the Kit Kit or Hen Island up to Sturgeon Island and From there to Cameron's Island Home got about 40 Fish Fernandez and Edmund went Fishing to night spearing a Large Sciccer Sucker some Drops of Rain Lightning and Thunder The catching of the Bats Leander to Summerstown 18th Unfortunate Day Fine W Wind some Cool Mowing in the West Field Fernandez not Well in Bed Mrs Lewis here 2 of the children Milk Salt Butter took Dinner 25 Websters Butter 20 Milk 5 Markson McLennan and McLean 4 Doz of Eggs 48 cream 5 Mr Genie here Lanigan here I Dont know what he wanted 19th Fernandez Birth Day 1874 Fine and cool this Morning Mowing in the West Field Edmund and I split a Butternut Log at the Door Got some hooks from Mr Genie Stanley Found a Punt got a Rat in the Trap the Dredge came to the Little Island 20th Fine Day Leander went for Dr Harknefs for Fernandez Eddy and I went Fishing got 26 Adelaide and Minnie came Got a Book from J.G. Mission Toronto The Mifs Websters here to 2 lb of Butter 40 Fishing to night got 3 Dorys or Pickerel 3 EEls 16 Perch Lightning 21st Sunday Fine Windy Gordon Jessie and Minnie came Jessie came Down on her Bicicle from Cornwall Last night they crofsed over this Evening 19th cut the Barley {page two} James Cameron Island 22nd of July 1901 22nd St Magdelene Day putting in Hay from the upper field piling stone in cow yard The Doctor here Leander and Edmund went to Point Lovat to Meet the Doctor Mr Genie here got Salt got a Shave Finishing the Upper Field Raking it gathering the Barley Stanley is Leander to Jo Douquets with a Tennet of Butter 8 Dozen of Eggs to the Dredge 96 not Paid Genie 1 lb of Butter 20 cents Moed some Weeds Eddy and I Fishing caught 3 Pike /Dory about 20 Perch Threw them all away next Morning though caught Late Night Lots of young Chickens 23rd Fine very Warm Made a Stack of Barley Mr Holister here and Son for Fish Worms Leander crofsed 24th Fine Rained a Little Smoky East Wind Leander crofsed for the Doctor Fernandez Better Mowing Hay on the Lower Point turned cool new Beans old Potatoes yet some Good sized new ones But Touch them yet Leander to Summerstown to night not very Smoky with Fires somewhers Eddy and i Fishing this Evening Stanley Mowing alone 25th Fine Smoky or Foggy this Morning Mowing on the Lower-Point Websters For 1 Pint of Cream and 3 Doz of Eggs 40 St James Day Ed Renshaw here him and Leander went to Lancaster Burning Brush heap 26th St Anne's Day Fine Day Went to the Upper Point Making coils on the Lower Point Eddy and I Fishing got a Lot of Rock-Bass Lot of Perch and 1 Dory Peter Back got a Good Sized Lunge to Day Peter Back to 2 lb Butter 40 cents Mrs Adolphus Yeddo got Hurted very Bad By Craig running into her with his Bike 27th Fine Day East Wind Mowing Back swamp Eddy and Leander crofsed took his Fish B B Leander to Beef 7 cents a lb 8 lb 56 cents Began to Rain at 9 o clock to night Sport cut his Foot </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> {page one} James Cameron Island 28th of July 1901 Sunday A Fortunate Day Raining Rained hard Last Night East Wind cloudy with smoke from Fires Bacon and 2 Woman here to 7 3/4 lb of utter and 6 Quarts of Milk 2 Dollars Told us about Goselas Death in Dundee 29th Fine Mowing making coils Mifs Harknefs and Barton Cameron here the Dredge to 7 lb of Butter 140 ice 40 6 Doz of Eggs 72 Thats 2.52 Few Drops of Rain Splitting cedar for Rails at the New Potatoes Mifs Harknefs and the Rest of Them are out on a Time it Rained to night most awful heavy a continued Downpore put in the Horses as the Find the way of coming in at night 30th Dull Turned very Fine Let the Water Run in the yard as there is a Deep hole and the Rain so Heavy Last night Filled it a Fine Day Doing nothing West Wind a Lot of Boats Passed to Day Mifs Webster to (nothing) and ice 5 cents Leander crofsed got an Almanack from the Kansas Weekly Journal 31st Fine West Wind Last Day of July Began a Fine Haystack got 2 Loads in it when it commenced to Rain and Dropt it George Jimmy and Livinia Senior came Thunder and Lightning Bought 8.71 cent worth 2 lb of Butter 40 Pint of cream 12.75 From the Mifs's Websters George and Jimmy went off 1st of August Lammas Day Fine Cool W Wind Taking away stones from around the House cut some stove wood the Dredge to 7 lb Butter 140 6 Doz of Eggs 72 paid up to this Date 7.32 } Got ice to Begin with 40 cents Brought to Douquett 1 Tub of Butter and 8 cans of Syrup {page two} James Cameron Island 2nd of August 1901 Minnie's Birth Day 1864 - 37 years a very Fine Day Websters to 3 lb of Butter 60 3 Doz of Eggs 36 1 Quart of Cream 25 thats 1.21 paid) ice not paid) very warm at the Stack For Butter 3 lb 60 3 Doz Eggs 36 1 Quart cream 25 Put a Top on the Stack as it Looks Like Rain Rained to night 3rd Raining this Morning Fine Day Taking off Stones putting them on the Bank 2 Girls and 2 Boys here for Butter 2 1/2 lb 50 Peter Back to 2 lb 36 Gordon took Down Mr Alexander Hll and Mrs Hall and Maudie all of Cornwall Bacon and Wife here 2 lb of Butter 40 2 Quarts of Milk 10 Lilly Renshaw for Stanley to put in Hay stopt all night 4th Sunday Mr Hall and Leander to church Adeliade the Boy and Minne came Down with them Leander went up with them 5th Dredge 6 Doz of Eggs 72 ice 40 Websters ice 5 cutting the Wheat on the south side Eddy Stanley Leander went to F Covington and Dundee 3 Tennets or Tubs Jar of oil Thats all I see anything else they Dont Tell Frank Lemay to 2 1/2 lb of Butter 50 Jacob Tangoras Sock here got salt 6th Randolph's Birth Day 1867 34 years East Wind Killed a Mutton Fishing got 15 perch in the Forenoon got 12 in the afternoon the 2 Girls Went to Summerstown The Dredge settle all up to this Date 1.92 ....... Jessie came with the 2 Girls Bought a Washboard 25 cents Dredge Left went above Summerstown Rained to night very hard 7th a Fortunate Day Rained this Morning Leander to Summerstown again him and Jessie and Minnie crofsed to Summerstown Turned Fine Webster for ice 3 Doz of Eggs 76 Jessie and Ionia Fishing caught 2 Rock Bass The Lamb Disapeared not here in the Morning </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> {page one} James Cameron Island 8th of August 1901 Fine Rained Thunder and Lightning Gordon here the Lamb came Back Mowing the other piece of Wheat Helen came Brought her Writing Tablet Magnet and Envelops Pens Legors Daily Papers a Hat for her Aunt 9th Mr and Mrs Barnhart Daisy his 2 and Janie and Burton her Boy Adelaide and her Boy and George Annans 2 Boys Rowed Adelaide Down here Helen Jessie Minnie Leander went to see Mrs Dunlop Leander Bought Sythe Stone Soap Train Lancaster Social to night they went up on the Monument some Rain to night and to Day Helen crofsed to go off Leander and Minnie with her a very wet time with showers 10th 2 of them Big Steamers passed down to Day to 1 Pair of Ducks 50 to Eddy for Jo Douquett The Websters to Butter 1 lb 20 3 Doz of Eggs 36 pint of cream 12 1/2 Thunder ice 10 chickens 30 picked 10 Helen stopt at Hamiltons to night a Fortunate Day 11th a Fortunate Day Sunday Helen Started for Home Took 3 of Mr Barnharts children with her heavy Rain Thunder and Lightning Yesterday afternoon one of them Big Vessels went up to Day Fine to Day 12th Fine Day Turning the Wheat and oats A Mr Stevenson called here for an oar as he Broke his Gave him one he is From Stanley Island split some cedar rails Leander crofsed to night Bought Bread 13th very Fine Day Made 1 stack of Wheat commenced another Gathering Wheat got 7 sturgeon this Morning Leander crofsed took over ice Mrs Dan Frasher and 2 of Evans Girls Gennie Sarah Ellen Brought us a Lot of Good Apples Ed Renshaw got 4 Doz of Eggs 48 paid Brought a Lot of Cucumbers Jessie came Down {page two} James Cameron Island 14th of August 1901 A Very Fine Warm Day Finished the other Wheat Stack Mr Lothian here for ice for the Websters 10 cents not paid The Fillgate a party on her passed Down very very warm to Day New Moon comes in this Morning Made a Stack of oats 4 Loads in it A Mr Hall here for Butter to 5 lb of Butter 1 Dollar Fanny Mrs Intyre Burton Cameron-Intyre Daisy came Adelaide Jessie Lilly here for Butter 25 cents worth 15th Fine Warm Smoky Unfortunate Day Leander took Mrs McIntyre and Burton to Lancaster where they will meet Mr Intyre one of Lewis Boys here for Butter and Salt 27 cents Went up to the Head of the Island Met with a Gentleman his wife and Daughter a Mr Creighton was his Name From Ottawa Being at one time a Pupil of Dan's cutting the oats at the East side of the Lane Rained some and Smoky Assumption Day Leander and the 2 Girls crofsed to Summerstown 16th Fine some Wind Mowing the oats Peter Back here to Bread Crofsed Leander for the Papers 17th Made a Stack of Oats 4 Loads in it very Fine Day Adelaide and Mifs Annan and Jessie came Down a Letter from John Cameron Kansas City Junction Daisy going acrofs this Evening as they are to Meet her in Summerstown to Morrow Mr McIntyre Websters to chickens 30 ice 25 cream 10 McKinnon took 3 lb of Butter 60 corn 10 18th Sunday Leander to church Mr MacIntyre came to Summerstown for Daisy A Mr Williams Preached in Salem Church to Day A Social or Pic Nic at Hopkins Point to Day 2 Steamers the Chaffy From Lancaster with a crowd and the Paul Smith From Valleyfield Paul Smith Gray and 2 more here Got The Little Gray Island North Side From Paul Gray and he got it From Chief White Tooth his Fatherinlaw one of the cows calved </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> {page one} James Cameron Island 19th of August 1901 Bismarck's Birth Day 1870 31 years old to Day Fine Day East Wind Mowing in the Back Marsh Wrote 2 Letters to Day Ed Renshaw here took them to the PO The Steamer Gracie Fishing around here had their Supper at the Head of the Island Treated me as I passed by Began to Rain through the night and Rained very hard 20th Unfortunate Day Damp Raining got 1 Sturgeon 1 Pickerel 2 EEls on the Line Fixing up one of the Doors Mr Genie here got Bates Fishing at the Little Island East Wind got a Rat 21st Foggy Morning East Wind putting the Pile of Boards outside up Stairs I ewnt to the Head of the Island 2 men here Mr Lanagin or Lanorgan and Frank Barnhart For cattle got 2 Steers and the Pet Lamb Killed above the yard in the Woods Ed Renshaw here got the Bun a Fine Day Leander went up with Mr Lonegan 14..10..2.75 26..75 took Dried Apples got a Piece of the Meat From Mr Laningham 22nd Fine Mr Grange and 2 of the Birch Girls with him Brought a Lot of Newspapers to me got ice 25 Turned to Rain Thunder and Lightning East Wind changed to South and West The Dredge to 6 lb of Butter 1.20 this the First to Begin with the Dredge Mr Barnhart to 2 lb of Butter 40 1 1/2 Doz of Eggs 18 Paid First Quarter 23rd Fine Mr McLennan and George Creamer here Brought a Washing Machine Livinia (Senior) Bought 4 Dollars Paid the Dredge came this Morning Drawing the Sticks of the old Barn over to this side Mr Kingsley here Rain hard Thunder Mr McLennan and George Fishing Rained to Got a Letter From Mifs Jessie May of Cornwall Gladstone night {page two} James Cameron Island 24th of August 1901 St Bartholomes Day West Wind cool the Websters here cream 10 chickens 30 Whitney 1/2 lb Butter 10 corn 5 Looking at Pottery The Dredge To 5 Doz of Eggs 60 To 3 lb Butter 60 Mr had his Mife with Him Leander crofsed to Summerstown 25th Sunday Went to Church Leander another Minister a Missionary Preached Fine Warm Day Adelaide to Butter Annie Jack came to see us and Dan Spink and a Little Girl going off tomorrow 26th very Warm making coils in the Back Marsh The Dredge to ice 40 First Trial of the Washing Machine goes Well very Warm put out the Bun to Soak or swell 27th Dew heavy in the Morning The Dredge to 4 Doz of Eggs 48 2 pir of Fowls 70 commenced the First Marsh haystack Livinia not well Leander and Stanley not Well Trimmed some of the Basswood at Greers Landing Most awful Warm to Day E Wind 28 St Augustine's Day very Fine Morning T Dredge to 5 lb Butter 5 lb ice 40 1..90 the Misses Websters here to 2 lb Butter Ice 10 2 Doz of Eggs Mr Grange and sister for ice 20 Brought me a Lot of Newspapers Mr Webster came up this Morning Ionia crofsed to Summerstown Bought 1 pair Boots 1 Bottle of Pain-killer Got a Letter From the Actina and a Book Free 3 of Them crofsed to Randolph's I sent for a pipe 1 cent 2 came Back 1 stopt 29th Fine West Wind Leander crofsed to go with Adelaide to F Covington to get her Teeth Pulled Stanley cutting the oats in the Flat Leander took over 35 worth of Butter to some one Lewis's for Butter 50 Sent for Essence of Peppermint 10 cents Leander came </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> {page one} James Cameron Island 30th of August 1901 Rained Heavy Before Daylight Thunder and Lightning The Dredge To 4 lb of Butter 80 3 Doz of Eggs 36 Ice 40 3 Pair of Fowls 1.5 Fernandez Went to Laundry Lancaster fixing stones at the Landing Place at the shore 31st Raining East Wind Rained hard to Day and Last night Last Day of August The Dredge To 3 Doz of Eggs The Dredge Settled up paid up to this Date 8 Dollars and 75 cents Leander crofsed took a couple of Fowls To The Websters 30 cents 1st of September St Giles Day East Wind Gordon here Leander crossed to church Brought 2 lb of Butter to Websters and to church to night Frank Lemay and Wife here To 5 lb of Butter 1.. Few ears of corn Fernandez came 2nd Labour Day a Holy Day with some EW Fixing new sturgeon Lines the 3 of Them The Dredge To Day to Begin with To 8 lb of Butter 1..60 3 pair of Fowls 1..5 ice 40 Mr Grange for ice Brought me a Lot of Papers Mr Edward Douquett on a Big Time and a Jovial crew with him having a Glorious Time a Big Buoy with Lots of old Rye White Whiskey Beer Porter and Loger Beer segars and pipe a Big Crew of them all some sober There was Head Boss Butler and cook Mr Edward Douquett Adrian McDonald Chisholm Tobin Ed Renshaw Mulhern Fraid Lally McLennan Ambrose Gogo Mr Morin to see me with a present of a Bottle of White White Whiskey he Loods Well Mr Webster and the 2 Girls here got ice 5 {page two} James Cameron Island 3rd of September 1901 Donald Mac Master Birth Day 1846 55 years old to Day Born on this Island a very Fine Warm Day Adeliade Lilly and JR here Brought a new Kind of Tomatoes Working cutting and Gathering the oats Stanley and Leander Leander crofsed to night and Minnie 4th DCF Birth Day 1894 7 a very Fine Day The Dredge to 4 Doz of Eggs 48 ice 40 3 Pair of Fowls 1.5 cents one Dollar and 93 cents Martin for Butter 25 Mowing and making coils in the Front Marsh sawing a Lim of the maple at the camp Fixed the Ladder some Fortunate Day Alexandra went Down this Morning ice to Webster 5th John Angus Birth Day 1850 : 51 The Fair in Cornwall commences to Day very Fine Day Topping off the Barley and Fine Hay Stacks with Marsh hay Eddy Grinding his Scythe Lucias to 1 lb of Butter 20 1/2 Bushels of Potatoes 25 cents Got a Sturgeon and an EEl on the Line Lost Two 6th Fine Eddy for Eggs 4 Doz Stanley went him to cut Oats Leander Mowing in the Marsh the Websters for 1 pair of Fowls 30 1 lb of Butter 20 and ice 1 lb for Watson paid this to go tommorow or Sunday Morning Leander to Summerstown got seed cucumbers from Adeliade got 80 cents From Websters Took Lunch in cedar Grove the Websters 7th Fine W Wind Stanley mowing in the Marsh Leander to the Fair in cornwall Last Day of the Fair had very Fine Weather Heard that the President of the United States was Shot 8th The President not Dead cool this Time Gordon Dan Spink and John H here Stanley and Sissy to Websters with Butter Fowls Eggs Ice Went Randolphs got a Letter From Mr Landen 8th A Fortunate Day </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> {page one} James Cameron Island 8th 9th of Sept 1901 an Fortunate Day cool Fine some Windy got (Unfortunate Day) Renshaw hear for Stanley to pu a Rat Ed - 1 in Grain Leander came from the Fair in Cornwall Bought Boots got Tomatoes From Adeliade McKinley is Living yet salted the cattle the Hawks making a smash among the Hens and chickens Stanley mowed some in the Marsh before he went 10th Mowing in the Marsh cool Fine warm caught 2 Rams tied them The Dredge Man to 25 lb of Butter paid 5 Dollars Leander crofsed David Morris B. Day 11th Fair in Williamstown commences to Day Rain Fernandez went to Lancaster for nails I went for curious Stones caught a Perch a Bad Day for the Fair Working at the Boarding of the Wall putting Tar Paper under the Boards 12th Fair in Williamstown Raining 13th Fine Fernandez came had nails Preaching to night on the Front By the missionary go fourth Leander Went got a Letter From Allen Ward Mowed some in the Marsh 14 Gordon and Reuben came Leander to Summerstown Bought Sugar and Pepper Tea Jo Lemay For Butter 5 lb 1 Dollar 15th Rain Ed Renshaw here to 4 Doz of Eggs 48 16th Fine Unfortunate Day very Windy Thunder Rained at Boarding of the North Side no Tar paper 17th A Fortunate Day Dull Raining cloudy a Bad time D Spink Ed Renshaw here The Dredge To 5 lb Butter 1 ice 40 The Boys going tommorow to Montreal St Lamberts Day {page two} James Cameron Island 18th of Sept 1901 Fortunate Day Fernandez going to Montreal and Dan Spink and Randolph and a Lot More to See the Duke and Duchefs of York Leander and Reuben went to Fort Covington Bought Twine for Blinds Leander Lit the Pier Light for D Spink went to Summerstown Reuben and Leander Bought Soda Rained to Day and Rained heavy to night cut some cornstalks put some corn in the Granery 2 Men here 1 from Lancaster and 1 From Valleyfield Lookin for Fishermen to sent Their Fish to Valleyfield Directed them to Lucias on the Kit Kit and to Jo Lemays 19th Fine Rained some Stanley husking Corn in the Granery got a Sturgeon The Dredge settled their Bill to Day 1..40 MacKinley to Be Buried to Day 20th Came Back from Montreal Bought a Watch Fernandez Rained some Black Friday St Mathews Day Gordon came Working at Shingling the Place where it Leaqued Put on Zinque and Shingles Ed Renshaw For Eggs got got 5 Sturgeon this morning Reuben Fired some Shots Reuben and Leander to Summerstown to night Fine Day Rained to night 21st Saturday Fine some Wind Reuben started for home him and Leander Gordon Shingling Gordon & Fernandez Went to Lancaster took 1 Bunch of Shingles 22nd Sunday Fine Leander came from Cornwall had a Roll of Tar Paper and Hay seed and a Book sent to me Life of Sir John McDonald </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> {page one} James Cameron Island 23rd of Sept 1901 Equinoxicial Gales Sun crofses the Line Fine Day Windy Husking Corn taken in corn cutting corn stalks Lucia here a pound of Butter 5 cents for corn Gordon Shingling the North side of he Roof The Jews New Year 24 Fine Working at the chimney Gordon went off Lucias Left their Box Got 5 lb Butter Livinia Sent for salt 50 cents Hid the Baking Trough or Bread for Baking Took over my Books some of Them 25th Fine at 2 Stacks Finished one Husking corn in the Granary Taking Hay out of the Front Marsh Girls to Frasers Point or Point Lovat Lucias went Home 2 Boys went Fishing to night a Boat with Tow stopt out he The Boat or Schooner that Took the cord wood From Fortin a Mr Wilson at husking corn 26th Hebrew New Year husking corn very Fine Weather at corn stalks pulling Beans 27th Mr Vipond Wife and Daughter Signing the notes for the For the Horse Rake one to Be Paid on March Mr Lanigan and Mr Barnhart here Killed a Mutton Gave a Sheep Pelt Adeliade Eddy and J.R. here Leander crofsed to Summerstown Bought Tea 28th Fine husking corn Stacking corn stalks at the stacks 29th St Michael Michaelmas Day Sunday Leander to church Rained hard Thunder Lightning Eddy Renshaw here his Gun got out of order 30th St Jeroms Day James R. B Day Court in Lancaster Laplante and Haggarty Fernandez went to Lancaster Sent for for a Bottle of Strawberry Extract 25 Husking corn took up the Potatoes at cherry Tree sold to Dredge 5 lb Butter 1 Dollar {page two} James Cameron Island Oct 1st 1901 Ionia Birth Day 1883 18 years to Day Fernandez came Leander crofsed with Minnie to Summerstown to got with Mifs Annan out to Williamstown Arther Rose here for Fernandez Began taken up the Potatoes at the West Side of the Lane put in the Cellar to Day Fernandez went some place Dont Know Husking corn Alexandra went Down heavy Loaded Potatoes Rotting very Bad 2nd Fine commenced to Rain Quit the Potatoes at the Corn Husking near Done husking But one Bag to Husk Boarding some at the North side above the Door and Behind the Door Dredge to 5 lb of Butter 3 Doz of Eggs 45 1..44 24 cents a lb for Butter to Day Paid this 3rd at the Potatoes in the peice at the Wheat and the piece above the corn Husked the Last of the corn Rained to Day Eddy Renshaw here for 2 pair of Ducks Him and Fernandez went to Lancaster Leander to Summerstown Livinia Sent for 1 Dollars worth of sugar Got the October Pets and Animals 4th October 4 in Bottle it means 4 years old St Francis De Assisi a Great Saint Lucias for Buttre 1 lb 24 Working at the Wall at the stairs took a Bag of Apples off the Sweet Tree Made Preserves of small Tomatoes Last Quarter 52 Min after 3 in the Evening Bodway going to Dundee got the Loan of a pair of Oars Fernandez crofsed stopt all night 5th Fine cool Stanley commenced Ploughing Working at the East side of the Stairs Boarding Took over 3 Long Plank </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> {page one} James Cameron Island 6th of October 1901 6th Sunday some Windy Randolph Dan Spink here Fishing Adeliade Minnie and J.R. here Eddy Renshaw here Leander and Fernandez crofsed with them went to night Preaching Rained some some Hail 7th Fine Eddy to 5 Doz of Eggs 75 Lucias to 1 lb 24 Mr Lanigan here Killed 2 Muttons Working at the Steps of the Thrashing Mill cut hay for Blinds on the Little Island Livinia crofsed to Adeliades crows plenty set 2 Traps The Dredge Moved away from out here Mr Lanigan Brought a Lot of Apples {Four lines blacked out } and Leander Mowing in the Marsh at the Mouth of Salmon River with Eddy Renshaw a very Fine Day 9th Went to mow in the Marsh Stanley and Leander Unfortunate Day Watching the cattle From the Stacks St Dennis Day Bought in Cornwall 2 Beds and a Stand or small Table Finished cutting in the Marsh all in coils to Green to stack Rained to night Leander and Eddy went to Lancaster Bought Tea Bread overalls and the rest 10th Hugh Anns B Day A Few Drops of Rain this morning Eddy and 3 Boys workind Blinds Stanley and Sissy went to Dundee Rain very heavy this Evening they stopt all night 11th Fine Day they came home Bought 5 Gallons of Kerosene 1 pair of Boots 4 Dollars 1 pair of Blankets 50 1 Web o cotton Randolph and Mr Atwater here Boys at Blinds Sowed Hayseed to Day continued continued on next Page = A Fortunate Day {page two} 11th continued James Cameron Island 11th of October 1901 Leander crofsed Bought 1 sack of Flour Horse-shoe nails Mr Ranald MrcLaughlin here The Dredge to 4 Doz of Eggs 18 cents a Doz 72 cents 12th Fine Day Stanley Ploughing got 3 Sturgeon Set 2 Traps on shore 13th Rained Gordon here John H here Took a Bad Turn with that Dizzinefs after Breakfast and its very Bad this Time Stanley went to see if George would come to Thrash stopt their to night some wind 14th Stanley came Drawing Rails to the stacks splitting Boards for Blinds Taken them up to Douquetts Fine Day set a Trap at the White Birch The Dredge Working that Broke on her 2 of Lewis's here for Butter one of those sea going Vessels went up 15th Fine Stanley Fencing the Stacks Drawing Land took over the Bricks Began the North Chimney Livinia and Ionia crossed to Summerstown Sent my Letter to the Editor E.V. Donnelly with a Dollar in it for to Begin on the 16th splitting Stove Wood Bitter Hicory nuts Falling Frog Music those nights the BlackBirds in Flocks Bought 5 spools of Thread cough Bottle 25 50 cents of Sugar 2 chimneys 16th Raining I went up to the Upper Point Found a cap too Wet to work at the chimney the stacks all Fenced Rained very heavy all night the Dredge to 4 Doz of Eggs 72 17th Unfortunate Day Snow on the Mountains Rained some Boarding South side some Big Flocks a {torn away}lying Duncan Cameron Passed Down Mr Lanigan {torn away} and Mr Barnhart Shot the Bull Fernandez went up with them </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> {page one} James Cameron Island 18 of Oct 1901 A Fortunate Day Fine cool Windy a few Grains of snow Fell Thrashing the Beans Got Papers and Picture of the Duke and Duchefs of York From Dan St Lukes Day Randolph here for his Poles Fernandez and him Went to Lancaster for his Gunthe men of the Dredge here took 28 lb of Butter and 4 Doz of Eggs 72 Butte 6.72 Paid all up to this Date the Dredge move From here to night Rained to night 19th Raining Stanley Ploughing in Forenoon Leander not well and Rained to night Windy 20th Rain Eddy Renshaw and Gordon here Rain to night Livinia Sissy Ionia Leander all Bad with Grip or cold coughing Bad Heard Ambrose Dunn's Wife Departed yesterday Fernandez at Jo Douquetts 20th Fine Stanley Ploughing Leander Fixing Blinds Fernandez came putting a Blind out here i am splitting Stove Wood Feeding corn to the pigs Frost and ice Last night A Fortunate Day 22nd Fine Windy Took over the Potatoes from the other House about 70 Bushels in the cellar all Good Stanley Ploughing split some stove Wood Alexandra went Down the Dredge Went Down yesterday Fernandez to Summerstown sack of Flour and Ginger 23rd Livinia (Sissy) Birth Day 1868 Fine Windy I went around the Island Fanning some of the Beans Stanley Ploughing Few Drops of Rain bow a Boats with 3 went up Shot 3 Ducks 24th Rain Uncle Hugh's Birth Day Randolph came for Leander to go with Malby Eddy and Fernandez to Lancaster putting out More {page two} James Cameron Island 25th of Oct 1901 St Chrispin's Day all Shoemakers Day my Birth Day 1825 76 years to Day at 4 o clock in the afternoon my sight is very Dim to Day Frose some Last night Stanley putting out manure on the Lower point sawed 2 stick of Hicory Lots of Snow Birds to Day and Tom-Tits or chic a De Very Fine Day Fernandez went of with 23 Decoys and Hay Blinds and poles a Lot of shooting 26th Fine Day Stanley putting out manure all alone a Race the Filgate and a Propeller Windy not much shooting Eclipse to night 27th Fine John H came had a Fishing Riggen with him Brought some apples a 1/2 a Bushel Leander and Gordon came Fernandez came all Bad with coughing Unfortunate Day St Simon and St Jude White Frost to night 28th Fine Working at the chimney on the Roof John H at Lines and Bates John H Went and Stanley to F Covington Bought some Licquor for colds and Coughing Ticking 2 Packages one for D Spink stockings 3 Butter tubs East Wind high to night Finished the chimney Eddy and Adeliade and J.R. here Brought Turnips and citrons and Beets From Mrs Renshaw Lots of Shooting 29th Fine E Wind Lots of Shooting to Day Stanley Ploughing got a Sturgeon cutting the stove-pipe holes Drew up my Bun in the Grove set 3 Lines 30th very Fine Stanley Ploughing on the Lower Point Eddy here Making Blinds to Day took over the Stove and pipes Fernandez crofsed to Summerstown took a crock for Butter for Adeliade Fernandez went acrofs again got some Sturgeon John H took old Decoy to D Spink 3 Boats close one of them Sea Boat </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> {page one} James Cameron Island 31st of Oct 1901 Holy Eve or Halloween The Night of the Fairies John H crofsed to Summertown cracked a Few nuts a Dead Kind of a Hallow-EEn. Fine night rained near morning Wind Blew pretty Fresh Stanley Ploughing Eddy Renshaw and Leander at Ducks a Lot of Shooting to Day 1st of November all Saints Day Rained some turned Fine Hamilton went Down some Wind Fernandez came went off to Douquetts took Home their Pan they had at the Frickkasee Ploughing in the upper Field Greased the Stove outside 2nd All Souls Day Fine Ploughing in the upper Field Randolph here Eddy here got papers from Johnston Toronto 3rd Unfortunate Day E Wind Stanley Leander Eddy Renshaw went to Dundee changed Stockings Mr Lablaw and Mr Armstrong came here to night East Wind Blowing pretty well some Shooting 4th E Wind Fine Day Mr Armstrong Gave one Dollar and 50 cents they are shooting on the Little Island South side put up the Single stove put Fire in to see how the pipes and chimney would act south East wind Eddy here Lots of shooting gave 50 cents to Ionia Stanley Ploughing Leander went to Fix the Blinds John H went yesterday to Debours Brought Sturgeon to D Spink D Spink here 5th Guy Fawks Day a Fortunate Day one of the Big Sea Boats went Down - continued Gunpowder Plot {page two} -continued November James Cameron Island 5th of Nov 1901 Fine George came to Thrash and Ionia went to his place 2 1/2 of Butter 60 putting up the Mill and Fixing around it Stanley went to Make 2 Stacks in the Marsh him and Eddy Renshaw Fernandez Digging stones at the cord-Wood Randolph here taken the Mill out 6th Lizzie Annie Cameron Creamer B Day 1899 Fine Day Randolph here Began the Thrashing about 12 o clock Thrashed out 1 Stack about Bushels Shod the Horses splitting stove Wood Frost to night 7th Mrs Helen Burton's Birth Day 1842 .... 59 years to Day Fine Day Boys at the Thrashing The Sturgeon taken away to night Thrashed 40 or 48 Bushels of Wheat Began an oat stack stacking Straw 8th Rained a Little Kind of Misty Dull Stacking straw and cornstalks together trying to Finish this stack of oats to day one of the sea vessels went Down this morning Killed 1/2 Doz of chickens to Day and a sturgeon yesterday 9th King Edwards Birth Day the 1st year for him to Be King Rain Windy George went home captain Billy Morris and George Gosala came Windy Unfortunate Day 10th Unfortunate Day Windy Boys went to spear EEls got one Billy went off Gordon here Told us Dan Spinks Boat was stole By an Indian 11th St Martins Day or Martinmas Day Took over the Brick E Wind Taking stones to the Bank Some Flakes of Snow Fell Rained to night </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> {page one} -November 1901 James Cameron Island 12th of October November 1901 Raining East Wind Kind of Foggy my sight is very Dim I can make out to see to Write hardly a Lot of Shooting this morning snowed to night Fernandez came from Douquetts cracked Butternuts to night some Windy 13th Lots of snow on the Ground Kind Foggy sun shining Windy snowd to night Quite a Lot Stanley Plastering he is about the Cattle and Poultry Windy 14th Snowing Windy Drifting Stanley Fixing around the Barnyard and some cold a Fortunate Day Working at the Kitchen Cellar Door and steps in cellar Navigation Still open to night did not Milk the cows 15th fine not much Wind one fo the Kittens came Last night to the House from the Bush and another to Day shot 4 Ducks on the Little Island Drew a Load of straw to the outside cellar Quite a Lot of snow Fell Working at the cellar Door Banking some Fernandez came had the concan for the stovepipe hole cool 16th cool Lots of Boats going up to Day Stanley Working around the cattle and Stables Filgate went up 17th Fine St Hugh's Day Leander came Gordon came Ed Renshaw got a Butchering Knife Leander Brought a Square Butter-Box the First I have Seen of the Kind Took a Tennet to Jo Douquetts of Butter and crock to Adeliade {page two} The Harvest Month of Death James Cameron Island 18 of November 1901 Fine one of the ses Sea Boats went Down this Morning Eddy here took up some Traps Barges and Dredges are Towed up snowed some Stanley to the store Bought 25 lb of Flour 50 Tea 25 Cinnamon 10 Soda 5 Matches 12 cough Drops candy Found a Butter Tennet 19th Fine Fernandez came Got a Letter from Dan and sent one off to him Randolph here Eddy took Down the Letter Killing Lots of chickens took the Letter over to night 20th A Fortunate Day Fine cool Froze last night Randolph here the Boat Taken stones from Mr McLaughlin to Light house at Lancaster Shelled about 4 Bushels of corn to night Froze to night Removed the old pig pen took over corn 21st Unfortunate Day on This Day of the Month Donald McMaster Senior Departed 1846 a Fine Day put the vinegar in the cellar The Alexandra went Down this Morning Got the cat in the Trap one of the old ones Let out the 2 Rams Last night 22nd St Cecelia's Day Fine Stanley putting More Banking on the cellar Door Killing the chickens Stanley putting manure around the apple trees took over 9 Traces of corn The Alexandra went up and only went Down yesterday snow melting Water Low air Dull and Smoky Foggy Shelled a Bushel of Corn to night Windy to night Froze some Lights up yet 23rd St Clements Day Fine Fair Frosty Dredge went up E Wind Lots of Boats to Day 24th Sunday Windy East Leander and Eddy to Tupper Island got 3 Ducks Rained to night </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> {page one} James Cameron Island 25th of Nov 1901 St Catherine's Day East Wind Drissily Day some icicles on the Tree snowing to Day Fixing the Potatoes sorting them as they are Rotting some Stanley took in the swill Barrel Wind changed to West to night Drifting 26th Snowing Drifting Froze to night in the House Flowers Froze ice in a cup upstairs Stanley Fixing the Hen House churning to Day Wrote a Letter for to send to the Natural Food Company 61 Front Street E Toronto Ont Freezing to night 27th Fine cold Drifting Fernandez went off 28th Thanksgiving Day Fine cold a Thanksgiving Supper the 2 Livinias Ionia Stanley and Myself making ice in the Back Bay my sight is very Dull I can hardly make out to write 29th the White Duck and a Lot of chickens Leander and Fernandez came From Jo Douquetts Done Hunting Ducks Mr Malby went Home kind of Windy 30th St Andrew's day The Festiveal of the Scotch Leader went a hunting Ducks Stanley around the cattle a very Fine Day sun shining West Wind Fernandez went to Summerstown Got a Letter From John Cameron Kansas got the Mail 50 Wt of Flour 1 Pan of Bread a paper of sugar and lantern chimney Leander got 2 Rats and a Red-head at Tuppers Island went again with Eddy Renshaw Got a Bottle of ink some steel pens a Flock of Wild Geese 7 went up yesterday and 8 passed Down to Day they must have picked 1 more to Day Eddy Brought a piece of Pork or squeal meat Got 2 Barrels at Francis Island Fattening the Black Bull got a Letter From John Cameron {page two} James Cameron Island 1st of December 1901 Queen Alexandra Birth Day First Sundy in Advent a very Fine Day Eddy and Leander For Ducks got 6 Randolph and Dan Spink Trying Dans Gun at the Marsh 3 of Them went to spear EEls got 30 Gordon here snow melting my sight is very Bad cannot see the Lines that I am writing on very well No Lights up to night in the Lighthouses (no Lights Last night) Wrote some Directions on cards 3 of Them Leander took Tame Ducks to Decoy and corn Fernandez went to Dundee with EEls Billy came Down with him took Bills spear Down here Thawing took away a Lot of the snow Froze to night Windy 3rd Wrote a Letter to sent to John Cameron Kansas City Junction Fernandez Went to a sale in Lancaster cold Windy Freezing went for EEls got one 4th Fine cold Frosty Windy Began putting on some Boards on the south side Took in the Grindstone Ground 2 axes Leander shot 2 Black Ducks Froze hard to night 5th Froze well to Day Fine Fixing the Board on the south side Billy helping them Leander crofsed to Summerstown Bought Tea oatmeal Sent 2 Letters oe to John Cameron one to the Natural Food company 61 E Toronto 5 cents Postage 10 cents for Rice got the Mail got oatmeal Tea and Rice churning too cold Wounded some Ducks did not get them Froze hard to night </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> {page one} James Cameron Island 6th of December 1901 ST Nicholas Day a very Fine Day Smoky Fog on the River Sun shining calm some Frosty Working till 10 o clock at the West End then Went to spear EEls 3 of them Billy Leander and Fernandez got about 64 or more Mr Hums Arthur here for Leander to go with him for a Few Days Gave him 2 EEls Boxed up the Ducks to sent to Dan Fernandez took them to Nickolsons to take out Tommoro I think there is 10 of them Bought Bread Sugar Frosty to night East W a Cornwall Paper came to Gordon 7th E Wind Frosty smoky on the Water Fernandez and Billy working at the West End Finished to the Window Went then to Dig for EEls got 24 to Day 8th Sunday Billy and Fernandez Fishing 119 in all Humes 2 Randolph and Spink 4 us 9 30..64.24.142 in all Gordon here Randolph here Billy made a Sleigh to carry the EEls took them in a Bag Took the Lette to put in the P. O with Billy to the Point and had the Good Luck to meet Bill there with Horse and cutter Fernandez went to A Frasher to chop Wood Conception of Virgin M{cut off} Snowed this Evening Rained through the night 9th Soft Raining Kind of Warm a Fishing Light out to night Windy Through the night Rained hard till morning and Freezing made Icicles on the Trees slippery walking in the morning Randolph and Spink Fishing to night got 11 Wind raised snow storm in Britain {page two} James Cameron Island 10th of December 1901 Leander's Birth Day 1872, 29 years to Day Windy icicles Falling Randolph and Charlie Rose to Lancaster with a Bull to the Butcher price 14 Dollars Froze some to night 11th a very fine Day churning to Day Randolph here Brought the Mail a Letter From the New York and London Association Electric -) My Light is Failing very Bad 12th Calm cloudy Ed Renshaw here Renshaw and Stanley went for EEls got 2 Randolph here Brought the Star after Ducks on the Little Island South side very Fine Day warm sun Went EEl Fishing him and Stanley 13th Fine Day E Wind some Shooting to Day St Lucy the Martyr's Day Thawing very Fine Leander came from Lemays Got 4 lb of Butter 25 cents a lb 1 Dollar Got a Plate Took 4 of our Tame Ducks for Decoys took corn put them in a Box Wind changed to night Windy some 14th Unfortunate Day West wind Windy Fine and Warm Few Drops of rain this Morning snow Disappearing in Spots High high South Wind and West commenced to Rain to night and Rained heavy all night till morning and 15th Fortunate Day this morning Froze some and snowed some Windy to Day some cold Ducks shooting Ends to Day Sunday very cold night 16th Fine Fair and Frosty made some ice 17th Leander came From Jo Lemays Done Hunting with Mr Humes has his Boat crossed to Summerstown Bought 50 Wt of Flour {illegible} of Tea and Mail ice skimmed to Renshaws Island Freezing hard to night Gordon chopping for Captain A.J.Baker </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> {page one} James Cameron Island 18th of Dec 1901 Jupiter Brightest this Evening Frosty this Morning East Wind Turned Fine Randolph here he shot one of those Large White Owls Leander and Stanley with the Horse Drawing Laying Down Wood Randolph and Leander went for Ducks Baking to Day shot a Muskrast Killed the Black Bull Began after 3 oclock and had part of him for supper Freezing to night Jupiter did not show Bright to night as expected 19th Fortunate Day East Wind Cloudy Freezing Making Ice some The small owl in the Bush this Winter again First churning with the crock churn From the Natural Biscuit company of Toronto The 2 Boys at Wood in the Bush The Ice took on the shoals and Rushes to Rofs Island 20th A Fortunate Day Took the Big Pot over to the old House for to Butcher the pigs Fine Day some cool sun shining Lots of Floating Ice going Down took the Pig out of the Pen about 10 oclock Killed the 2 pigs to Day E Wind Freezing To night there is a Strip taken from here to the Little Island North side a Big Owl Flying around those White ones from the Far North 21st Unfortunate Day St Thomas Day Fine Fair and Frosty East Wind Banking the House with Manure sun warm Eddy Renshaw here Last Day of Fall Shortest Day in the year 22nd no First Day of Winter Fine Day Gordon here {folded over} Big Coat Fernandez came had my 2 {folded over} and pair of Drawers Eddy here For{folded over} Wrote a Letter to send to Jessie Got {folded over} From her on the 21st {page two} James Cameron Island 23rd of Dec 1901 Cloudy kind of soft Drawing Wood to the House Leander went to Summerstown took the Letter I am sending to Jefsie it will start tommorow she will have it for Christmas Thawing Breaking up of the ice Drew to the House 5 Loads of Wood to Day Bought Pepper and Ginger 10 Snowed some to night Randolph to Fort Covington to Day 24th a very Fine morning Boys Drawing Firewood Drew 4 Loads to Day This is Christmas Eve 6 to Day A Fine night for those going to Midnight Mass Gordon went to Cornwall 25th Christmas Day Fine Leander and crofsed to Summerstown Playing hocky at Summerstown I went over to the other House as I was not over for sometime 26th a very Fine Day Drawing 2 sleighs Loads and Drew a Lot of Drags Washing to Day my sight is very Bad I can hardly make out to Write this I cannot Read and I am sorry as their is Lots of News in the Papers I take the Weekly Star the Glengarrian a Kansas paper and an Ohio paper The Standard is not mine Leander went to Summerstown Bought a sack of Flour and Gallon of oil Snowed some to night Fernandez got 8 EEls spearing 27th St John the Evangelist Day Snowing this morning Boys went to the Bush Stanley cut the chain Received From Dan the Ladys Newspaper the Queens yesterday Randolph here Wrote a Letter to Dan and took it to the Post Office Drawing Wood to the Sugar camp </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> {page one} James Cameron Island 28th. Dec 1901 Holy Innocents Day a Fine Morning Randolph came had 2 packages which Gordon Brought coat Boots Jacket. Ties 2 cups and saucers, 2 Lemons, Candies in a Box and in Paper. Randolph and Leander went to hunt this Morning. Baking today. The letter to Dan would go off this morning. Concerning Leander, name him who swam the Hellespont {Dardanelles in Turkey}. Began fishing perch and pike in the Back Bay. Leander and Randolph down to Rofs's and Charlie's Island. Stanley cutting wood for the sugar bush and cutting stove wood at the door. Leander went across bought 25 cent sugar, 1 bag of salt. Got a large pike. Returned tonight. 29th Angus Cameron Birthday Uncle Angus. Rainning today. Last Sunday in the year. 30th Fine, calm. Stanley drawing old wood and sticks from the fence and the barn. Fixing something on the Thrashing mill. Billy and Uncle George came, went to fish EEls. Captain Billy came with papers concerning Fernandez's military stand in the regiment. Got 30 EEls. Billy told us of Margaret Cameron, now Mrs. Millar’s death last week a near friend of ours. 31st Fine some windy. Billy filed the crosscut saw. Fernandez went to Lancaster. Very squally with drifting and wind. Perch and pike. Fernandez came to Frasher's Point. very high wind.Freezing hard tonight stopt up till 1 oclock. {page two} James Cameron Island 1st Jan 1902 New years Day, a Fortunate Day. Fine, fair and frosty, some wind freezing. Hard ice making. Ice going down the Bay. Boys crofsed to the Little Island north side, anchor ice going down. Making across in some places ice taken by Charlie’s Island and up to Hopkin's Point. Diggin baits to fish. Fishing perch and pike. Freezing hard tonight. Ice jamming some. 2nd A Fortunate Day East wind, fine. Ice did not take in the channel outside.Last night boys fishing perch and pike got an EEl Fixing the Mud Spears 2 of them went to fish EEls 4 of them of them22 got to Day 3rd Allen's Birthday Unfortunate Day, some cold wind. Fernandez, Billy and George went off took their fish 50 EEls, lots of perch, some pike. Made a small sleigh to draw their fish. Fernandez started for to go to the St. John's Training School. to start from Dundee on the 5th of January. Leander went part of the way with them on the ice. The ice taken on the south side not taken on the north side yet. But freezing hard tonight 4th Unfortunate Day the ice taken across here not altogether above here. Began boarding the inside of the kitchen the east end. The ice is taken to night. Sunday the 5th, Leander crossed, got the mail.Gordon came, showed the presents he got from Mrs Locia and the fine time he had at their Place. Randolph here Dan Spink fishing. </div> transcribed https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/a09032e726d18539a641cd230ce3319e.pdf e3b154018fefc1c723c2f7c1bf683611 PDF Text Text � Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. {page one} James Cameron Island 28th. Dec 1901 Holy Innocents Day a Fine Morning Randolph came had 2 packages which Gordon Brought coat Boots Jacket. Ties 2 cups and saucers, 2 Lemons, Candies in a Box and in Paper. Randolph and Leander went to hunt this Morning. Baking today. The letter to Dan would go off this morning. Concerning Leander, name him who swam the Hellespont {Dardanelles in Turkey}. Began fishing perch and pike in the Back Bay. Leander and Randolph down to Rofs's and Charlie's Island. Stanley cutting wood for the sugar bush and cutting stove wood at the door. Leander went across bought 25 cent sugar, 1 bag of salt. Got a large pike. Returned tonight. 29th Angus Cameron Birthday Uncle Angus. Rainning today. Last Sunday in the year. 30th Fine, calm. Stanley drawing old wood and sticks from the fence and the barn. Fixing something on the Thrashing mill. Billy and Uncle George came, went to fish EEls. Captain Billy came with papers concerning Fernandez's military stand in the regiment. Got 30 EEls. Billy told us of Margaret Cameron, now Mrs. Millar’s death last week a near friend of ours. 31st Fine some windy. Billy filed the crosscut saw. Fernandez went to Lancaster. Very squally with drifting and wind. Perch and pike. Fernandez came to Frasher's Point. very high wind.Freezing hard tonight stopt up till 1 oclock. {page two} James Cameron Island 1st Jan 1902 New years Day, a Fortunate Day. Fine, fair and frosty, some wind freezing. Hard ice making. Ice going down the Bay. Boys crofsed to the Little Island north side, anchor ice going down. Making across in some places ice taken by Charlie’s Island and up to Hopkin's Point. Diggin baits to fish. Fishing perch and pike. Freezing hard tonight. Ice jamming some. 2nd A Fortunate Day East wind, fine. Ice did not take in the channel outside.Last night boys fishing perch and pike got an EEl Fixing the Mud Spears 2 of them went to fish EEls 4 of them of them22 got to Day 3rd Allen's Birthday Unfortunate Day, some cold wind. Fernandez, Billy and George went off took their fish 50 EEls, lots of perch, some pike. Made a small sleigh to draw their fish. Fernandez started for to go to the St. John's Training School. to start from Dundee on the 5th of January. Leander went part of the way with them on the ice. The ice taken on the south side not taken on the north side yet. But freezing hard tonight 4th Unfortunate Day the ice taken across here not altogether above here. Began boarding the inside of the kitchen the east end. The ice is taken to night. Sunday the 5th, Leander crossed, got the mail.Gordon came, showed the presents he got from Mrs Locia and the fine time he had at their Place. Randolph here Dan Spink fishing. https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/a50a4b23c6e0d0a403289503acec3789.pdf 66f836189ad3737c428f037f916dac1a PDF Text Text � Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. {page one} 1902 James Cameron Island 6th January 1902 Unfortunate day, Gordon crofsed laying the Floor in the Kitchen loft. Rained some council in Williamstown. Sacrament yesterday in Salem Church. Fernandez and Captain. Morris took the train for St John's Military school Que R.S.J. 50th Regiment. Laid the floor as far as the pipe from the north side. 7th E wind some Frosty. Some logs Leander crofsed got 25 cents for tea soap Got a letter from Dan Sending a box. I can't read the letter as I am bad with my sight. Got a package of writing paper from John Cameron of Kansas I think he sent it on account of the the Rought ugly paper I sent him in my Last Letter. Got the mail. Sent 2 papers to Fernandez at St. John's. 8th January Annie Birthday 1866 Mrs. George Creamer of Dundee age 36. William F. Morris and 2 young Boys came to Fish Perch in the Bay. First horse to cross from the south side. Jim and Angus Mayville here with Bill left minnows here. Got EEls. Leander to Summerstown took the Hand-Sleigh got the Star. 9th very Fine not so windy today nor so Frosty.The 2 boys in the bush sawing. Leander crossed to Summerstown.Put out some bushes. Got the box. Benny Viponds boy died on the 8th as I heard.Frank Laplant crofsed with a horse. 10th E wind. Stanley and Leander in bush shot a white owl on the Double Butternut Tree Sawing the Laying Down Maple {page two} James Cameron Island 26th January 1902 Fortunate Day. Gordon came. Randolph and Stanley came for Elm Bark for Eddy Renshaw. Wrote a letter for Randolph for Toronto. made pills rained to night. 27th Fine windy. <s>Rained tonight.</s> Made loads to the Wood and Banks as the crust is Bad. Gordon not well. Sent 3 letters and 2 papers. Windy night. Getting ice at to Douquetts to Day. 28th cold wind. Fine day. Drew loads today to Douqueets. Cold tonight. 29th McKinley's Birthday. They are keeping it today in the states. Fine, cold and Frosty. Drew 2 loads today to Douquets.Bought 50 cents of sugar. Meeting at Salem Church. Cool. 30th Fine day. Leander went for oil. Frosty tonight. 31st fine, fair, frosty. Shot an owl last night in the Grove. Letter from Fernandez and Minnie. Letters sent off to Doumachell about the Loons. Borrowed 25 cents from Ionia. 1st of February 1902 The Black Month, St. Bridgets Day it used to be called East Wind snowing Drifting Fox passed here. Randolph. 2nd Candlemas Day .the Sun did not shine today, so the Bear and the Badger will not see shadows Wind blowing drifting. {folded over } Gates through a Minister's {torn away} stormy Time {rest of page illegible} https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/af9077053ef5656b2ecce85bf041de1c.pdf eeaac10976c1a482791844e7b46d7452 PDF Text Text � Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. }page one} James Cameron Island 3rd Feb. 1902 Unfortunate day. Windy changed to west. Drifting, blowing and ugly time. Not very well tonight. 4th, Fine mild wind. Misty. Leander went to the hill, seen the Fox Running Right up to him. Put out pills and they eat them. 5th, a very fine day. Leander to the poison, they eat it but got none of them.Harnefsed the horses to break the road to the river. This is St. Agatha's Day. Grey bird not seen since the storm.This storm was awful Bad. Most every place had to turn with the M{illegible}. In Summerstown Montreal, had a big storm and lots of other places. 6th, fine day. Randolph here, Leander and him went Fishing perch in the bay, got none. No foxes. Gordon came, had his axe not very well.Shot an owl in the grove. 7th, Unfortunate Day. Fine. Leander got a fox. a dog took Pill the measles in Summerstown. Gordon chopping stove wood at the door. Snowing, kind of soft, took over the wheat from the old house. Skinned the fox sno {torn away} 8th, Gordon's Birthday.{torn away} 39 years old today. Drifting, blowing. Leander for the mail, got 4 papers. Sunday, Unfortunate Day{torn away} Drifting {rest of page illegible} {page two} James Cameron Island 10th Feb 1902 West wind fine, fair, frosty. Gordon at stove wood. Leander got a Fox. 11th Fortunate day. Fine, drifting, windy. Snowed tonight, cold. 12th Ash Wednesday. Unfortunate Day. I eat no meat today. Wrote a letter to Winners Magazine. Winners Magazine 122 B. St. Louis, Mo. U.S.A Put in 10 cents in the Letter. Leander and Gordon crofsed to Summertown. Brought 5 lbs of sugar, 25 cents. Ugly going on the ice. Water on the ice. 13th Fine Day Randolph here on snowshoes Gets no Foxes Gordon at Stove wood Gave the Letter to Randolph to put in the office and 2 cents to Pay Postage The election for Mayor in Cornwall is going on today. Mr. Lamoureux and Derushie . Heard Lamoureux got in Majority. 14th, Valentine’s Day. Leander and Gordon crossed to Summertown. Bought a stove pipe with a keg in it for the stove. Fine day, sunshine. Got the Gleaner and Fort Covington Sun one half of the Month Past. 15th Very fine day. Gordon ran the post. Leander went to Cornwall to Mill with 20 bushels of wheat, got a good return of flour from Mack’s Mill. Bought For Springs 90 cents. Shovel for snow, 50 cents. Gordon Bought Boots, 2 pair. Shirt and a Bottle of good stuff pipe the Cow not very smart Seen flocks of ducks pass come to at this air-hole Bought nails https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/b2a955e9753b5699f51d94de31b2cbba.pdf 1590c7f632dd4c0d31f3f51e65e19b61 PDF Text Text � Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. {page one} James Cameron Island 16th Feb 1902 Sunday, Unfortunate Day, Fine Day. George came on snowshoes had a pair of mitts come in -- minutes from his place. Randolph here. Stanley came home from Renshaws all had a Jolification on Gordon's.Good stuff 3 of them went tonight church. The cow Laid out and skinned. 17th, Unfortunate Day. Fine, Fair and Frosty. Began using this flour. Randolph here, gave him the 2 papers to put in the P.O. to Fernandez and Billy. Stanley not here, I don't know where he went and if they know they will not tell put some of the wheat and flour up in the East End. Snowed through the night. Another of the white owls flying around cool Fine. 18th, James Hugh's Birthday. 1855, 47 years old today. Fine day, snowing some, windy. Snowing, drifting. An ugly day, doing a little or nothing. Snowing tonight. 19th, Fine, fair and frosty. Sawing some at the door.Its a Drifting to Day to beat ----- Sun shining, cut a 1/2 inch Board to make SnowShoes Made a pair to night. 20th, this is called the Steel Days till the 28th. Fine, Drifting Sunshiny Day. Boarding from the <s>north</s> west window Gordon and Leander at South today. Gordon went to the Salem Church social. {page two} James Cameron Island 21st Feb, 1902. A Fortunate Day, a very fine day, the sun is warm. Randolph here brought the mail. A letter from John Cameron, Junction City. Leander boarding the west side north up stairs. Gordon came tonight had 2 letters from Maxville and one from Mr. John McBain, my old friend and schoolmate. He was always a good churchman and a good Christian and an excellent scholar and a good teacher. I am awful about my sight. Those letters I got I cannot read and the Mistrefs has to make them out the best she can .I am thinking my sight will get better, still I am doubtful. I will be glad to get the book as they will read it to me and I used to be so used that route from Martintown to the Scotch River, McLavins Mills, Riceville and other places.We had lots of friends out there, the Campbells in the 19th and 20th. Malcom Campbell, MacKercher on Mr.Keracher, The Buffalo. His mother was a near relation of ours. The McDermids and the Camerons. https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/87905d89e44bf831ee83a692611bfa81.pdf 6cd4c59203be1fe4a05cf210fbb8d45a PDF Text Text � Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. {page one} James Cameron Island 22nd Feb 1902 Washington's Birth Day. Very very fine day, sunshine and hot. Boarding some upstairs. West side of the chimney north End. 23rd, Sunday. Unfortunate Day. Very very fine day. D. Spink and Randolph here. Tried for perch, got none. Brought the Mail. 24th, Matthias Day. Very fine day, kind of Warm, Foggy or Cloudy or mist or Dip Sawed some Stove wood.Boarding upstairs north at the chimney. Wrote 2 letters, one to John McBain. Esq. Maxville one to Mrs James Burton. Maxville shot at an owl down on the ice. Sugar-bird coming around. Snowed this afternoon. Kind of soft working upstairs tonight at the West Window. Wrote. 25th, A Fortunate Day. Wrote my letter for the continuance of the Star. My time to begin is 26th of February. Put in a dollar. Leander and Gordon crossed with the Team. Sent the 3 letters, registered and hostage 11 cents and 2 papers to Fernandez. 2 letters to Maxville, 1 to the Weekly Star Bought sugar 25 Sissy sugar 25 Got letter from Dumoshel and Fernandez. {page two} James Cameron Island 26th of Feby 1902 Fortunate day, The Star begins today. Paid for this year. Fine, few drops of hail, Foggy not any wind, kind of East not cold. Leander and Gordon went to Fort Covington with 3 bags of corn to mill. Brought 2 hides and 2 fox skins. Got a good return of corn meal this year better than Usual thawed some today. Bought 20 lb of sugar, tea, soap, tobacco, whiskey, files, some crows and blackbirds out, Owl at the barn. Got the Star and envelope to get 3 pictures of the Royal Family. 27th, a very Fine morning. Randolph here. Winds. Working upstairs overhead and under the north windows. Chic-a-Dees or Tom-tit and sugar-bird or creeping bird around the door. Leander sent off a letter to Messers Moody and Co. with 11 Dollars in it for the first payment of the Raking Machine and Randolph takes it to the P.O. today and to Register it. Leander crofsed himself. Stanley came from Renshaw's, had the saw and Tongs for the ice. Brought The book The Man From Glengarry sent to me from Maxville by my niece Mifs Daisy Burton which I appreciate very much with many kind wishes to the one who sent.-- https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/695437e33ccca6accb83aff497ca615b.pdf 703612edfcbd2fbf2567c6786627092e PDF Text Text � Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. {page one James Cameron Island 28th, Feby 1902 Last day of February, a fine Day. Gordon and Leander went to Mill to Cornwall With 18 or 20 Bushels Ionia went to Summerstown to Adeliades East wind poured nearly all night. They came had their grist a good Return of flour Bought a crofscut.Saw the Lancet axe-handle. Ionia bought 2 lamp chimneys and sugar. 1st of March, St. David's Day.Taffy the Welshmans Day, The Leek. Came on raining Daytime fine. The sun shone bright. Unfortunate Day, fixing the place for the ice. Gordon sawing with the new crosscut saw the Lancet plenty Tapt a Tree for a Drink. First eggs came in today. Sun was awful hot, rained hard tonight. 2nd, Unfortunate Day. Sunday rain pouring rain all day. Rained tonight and very windy tonight. 3rd, fine cool windy. Gordon and Stanley sawing the Elm butt above the house. Stanley got sawdust in one of his Eyes. Wrote a letter today to Miss. Daisy Burton. Maxville thanks for the Book, Froze some tonight. Windy North ------------------------------------------------------------- March 6th one Load to Jo's on 6th. {page two} James Cameron Island 4th of March 1902 William Henry Shadgate Cameron Birth Day. Uncle John's Eldest son. Born in Quebec. Randolph and Leander after the Fox at Francis. Leander shot him cutting ice on the south side of the island. Gordon Bad with the toothack. Sunshiny day, north wind. I can hardly see this what I am writing, I sent a letter with Randolph to put in the P.O. to Maxville Filing the other saw for the ice cut 40 squares of ice. Gordon and Leander went Down to the Kit Kit see if their was any Foxes. Saln River is open, down to the Distillery. 5th, Unfortunate Day. Gordon, Stanley, Leander at the ice. Randolph came had the Kansas paper went to the ice with them. A very fine day. I can hardly see what I am writing, my sight is getting worse every day. The east wind boys at the ice. 6th, a very very fine day. Randolph came, had a letter with receipt of the 11 dollars for the raking machine. Taking up ice Eddy Renshaw for sawdust to Lancaster. A social in Summerstown tonight. Gordon crossed to the social Indian down for wood. Load to Jo ( ice all in.) https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/543e8be5fb25dff44236529ae662fa30.pdf 0d5ad1cff04100c854d760543fed6678 PDF Text Text � Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. {page one} James Cameron Island 7th of March 1902 Froze last night. Gordon came from the Social Last night.Got the Paper Pets and Animals. Leander and Gordon took up a load this morning and last night a team went down the ice Likely for sawdust. Stanley went to Fort Covington to get his Boots mended gave him a Dollar bill to get some Eye-water and RRR for my sight is awful. Dim took 2 loads this Forenoon.Black dead quite smart, night dead this morning it must be heart disease or horn Distemper. Bill Billy and Fernandez came took the 2 boats up with them Tyo's Boat and Bills. Bun Billy took his sword here so I would see it and its a Beauty. They are after coming from the Milatary school at St. Johns.Some rain snow slush Randolph sold his Fox 8th, Unfortunate Day, fine east wind cold Randolph Brought Brought the mair Shot a rabbit in the bush with saw and axe. {page two} James Cameron Island 9th of March 1902 Sunday, Gordon to church then went to the Concefsion to chop Took his saw and axe. Snowing some, he took a Letter to put in the P Office to who I dont know, everything is secret it seems. Stanley came, no one knew where he went, they knew they didint seem that I should know where he came to Day. I did not ask him where he was, as I would not be told. Snowed some tonight. 10th, a Fortunate Day, very fine, put out. the Grindstone, 3 of them went to the bush took saw and axes. Very fine, went over to the old house. The first time I was this winter packing the owls send to Dumochel and Bro Montreal. Heard George Snetsinger died at the Clifton House, Cornwall. Very much respected by all who called on him. 11th, went up to the Bush. Randolph down with a team. Stanley very sick. Fine rained hard tonight. Leander went to Lancaster Medicine. Seen wild geese chicken hawk Eddy Renshaw here went with the owls. Barry here yesterday wood. https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/d7966486c37d0ae70e7ce9aa697a6e3e.pdf 3442823ff59e02c12c61d76dd167bc92 PDF Text Text � Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. {page one} James Cameron Island 12th of March 1902 Rain, very foggy, Blackbirds came. Unfortunate Day, some few men working at the Pier yesterday. The 11th water on the ice. Bought 3 spools of thread, 15 cents. Stanley not very well on this day of the of the Month. D McMaster Senior first came to the Island and the ice opened This Day Very very foggy, calm. I had to make this Big or I cant make out this again the next day. Rained hard tonight, lots of water on the ice. Cut a hole for Perch. 13th, raining, snowed some. Randolph here took down the Star East and North month. The Boers beating the British in the Last Route they had by having the British cloths. Stanley in bed. The ice men boring on the ice. 14th, Stanley's Birth Day 1880 a Fine day, went to the Lower-Point. Made shafts for the old bobsleigh. Stanley not well, took over the Pork. Very fine today, drew 4 logs of wood to the bank. Randolph and Rossie a man at the shore. Leander, Fernandez to Summerstown. {page two} James Cameron Island 15th March 1902. East wind, fine sunshiny day. Cool <s>a sale at Mr Chisholm to Day</s>. Stanley very unwell. Don't take any nourishment at all, his head is what he complains of. Drawing those Bridge sticks bank then to Summerstown. 2 of them drew on the south side from Wharf Whistlers flying a lot of shooting on the south side. Thawing this afternoon. Gordon came tonight. Chisholm's sale put off the 19th. 16th Sunday, Unfortunate Day, Fine Day. Randolph and D Spink came Stanley very unwell today and tonight he is very Bad very Bad. Slept well. The Boys making at the air-hole set Decoys shot 6 ducks, 2 a piece. Rained hard tonight, some wind. 17th, This is the 17th of Ireland St. Patrick's Day. Fine, cool, pleasant after ducks at the air-hole. Stanley no better, don't take any nourishment at all. Basins and spoils to the bush Froze tonight, Stanley poorly. 18th, St. Joseph Day. Fine on this day of the month Vicky Departed 1887 Rowena) Randolph here, Fernandez went to Lancaster, sent for Randolph. Essence of Peppermint Eye Water, gave him a Dollar, continued over. https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/962831cd0278a50916f8f228fd3b24e4.pdf f3b9e1023606084a8911afbd7fd17d7b PDF Text Text � Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. {page one} James Cameron Island 18th March 1902St Joseph Day, I heard Mifs Annie McDonald in the Gore Departed.Court in Lancaster today. Doctor Harknefs in Cornwall today. Brought 100 Buckets for Sap. The Bush surely pays these Buckets Livinia sent for Hooks and Eyes got the RRR 2 bottles of peppermint and my change. 19th, Mr. Chisholm's Sale today. Fine, froze last night and today cool wind. Stanley very unwell, the other 2 went to the sale. A team went down the channel and came up. My sight is awful bad today, I cant read what I wrote. Sap not running today, rigs going on the Lower Road today. Bought at the sale. Cultivator Began to snow. Few drops of rain. Paid a ____ the sale went on good. Got a bottle of ____ for Stanley. 20th, a nice Little lot of snow fell. Fine this morning Thawing melting. This is the last day of winter. Stanley came down for 5 minutes 8 or 9 days in bed. This is the Tapt some trees. Fernandez went across to go to the Meeling in Alexander on the 21st at the Chisholm sale. They sold for 1036 dollars and 36 cents. Rained some tonight. Sport went upstairs to see Stanley in bed. {page two} James Cameron Island 27th March 1902 Froze some Last night, Randolph here. Last night brought the mail. Ice going down, jamming some. Sap runs well. 27th, a very fine day. Telegraphed to Dr Harkness on Stanley's account of being unwell. The Dr came {several lines blacked out} of shooting today. Rained this evening, ice jamming on the south side. Put the Dr across to Summerstown and to meet him at Point Lovat Saturday. 28th, Good Friday, I eat no meat today. Unfortunate Day, kind of foggy sunshines. A lot of shooting this morning. Stanley rested well last night and today Randolph here E Renshaw to see Stanley and in the sugar Bush east and north.East wind took to the house tonight. About 10 gallons of syrup in jars. Raining hard all night. https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/b76471ee7f0715f0283b91363ffbb26f.pdf 8c0b9c347e8efdae076f2155900f025f PDF Text Text � Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. {page one} James Cameron Island 29th 1902 March. Raining, very Foggy, misty, cloudy. East change to west. Leander to Point Lovat to meet the Doctor. Gave medicine to Livinia Senior. Miss Harknefs sent a lovely box of precious value to Livinia Junior which she was quite proud of. Bad roads, not much {illegible} Gordon came tonight. 30th, {?}. Rained east wind. Easter Sunday, the sun did not show himself this morning. Lots of eggs, killed a hen for Stanley. Seen a crane yesterday. Sap not running, my sight is very bad. My hearing is not much better My memory not any better. Better health good otherwise. Rained through hard the night. I make some mistakes and crooked writing. 31st of March, fine in the sugar bush skinning Rats. Mr Duncan McGillis here and went away without his dinner, too bad. Why dident he come? Snowed through the night or near morning, swallows came. Frogs began their music Canadian Nightingale as they are called. {page two} James Cameron Island 17th of May 1902. Unfortunate day, Fernandez went across, took Dozen of Eggs. Took a can of syrup. Planting, planted potatoes. Let the horses out to pasture. Squashes planted. Very fine fishing, got 2 do not bite. Planted squashes at Stone crockey. 2 of them went to Lancaster to meeting Billy Morris and John Bodwa came. the Boys came tonight from Lancaster. 18th, Whit Sunday. Mr McLaughlin and Napoleon here. Boys fishing for perch. Frank Lemay and wife here. Randolph and Stanley came. I think I make mistakes as I cannot read what I wrote. Yesterday, a very fine day. 19th, Monday, my sight is very dim as I write this. Killed one of the calves, east wind. You can see for yourself, what a mean set of folks I have. Just look how they Destroyed my writings. https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/ff355ea464ce8ee79b4150324054473f.pdf 730b31e66dab8ad2f28ade13be0001c5 PDF Text Text � Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. {page one} James Cameron Island 19th, May 1902 I Did notice this day Dawring in my Diary till to Day the one who Done it done it Last night and I know who he is, no one would do it but a very Guilty person and a Rob{illegible} I know the Guilty Person but I will Expose this to everyone. Rained tonight, St Dustans Day 20th, a very fine day. Leander took his Boat from the shore. I suppose going some place to get it. Fixed Dont tell me any they do the Redcoat ploughing in an easy place, taking and putting anything I have out of my way, so I will have to look for them Wind. The soger crossed Leander to Jo Lemay with his Boat Girls working in the garden. a Butternut tree cut down at Point, had no business to cut it. {pages are out of order, will need to be put in correct order} {page two} James Cameron Island 21st March 1902. First day of spring, Randolph here after ducks in airhole. Some rain, a few drops this morning. Sun crosses the line. Equinoxical Gales begins on land and sea. Ice must be wearing under. Stanley not much better, I cannot see right what I am writing took some of the Barrels to the river to soak. Tapping today, took some buckets to the bay.Took over the Iron or metal barrel to the House for the sugar bush. A fine day for the Conservative meeting in Alexandria or the Priest Mills as I’ve used to call it in days of yore. very hot sun came out, about 4 or ½ past 4. Gathered 6 barrels this afternoon about 270 Tapt now. This is the first gathering, no fine made yet. Sap run well all night. 22nd, Livinia Senior Birthday and a very fine day it is. 1840. Fernandez came, got a letter him. I don’t know its contents, sap runs well today. Stanley not well, Tapping gathered 6 Barrels https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/1490f79cc83ae829d8a7b823b0b1c174.pdf 50b4b37e8410da7894fbf10170d384ce PDF Text Text � Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. {page one} James Cameron Island 23rd of March. Ice opened today at Fran{run off} Island. The old mark for the{run off} to go. Randolph here, had to stop night and go across with the {illegible} in the morning. Fernandez went to Lancaster to see and get some medicine from Dr. Harkness got it. Ice bad near shore, made syrup for the first had many 7 gallons, a very good sap Day Stanley taken medicine today. A very very fine day, sap running well, ice opening slowly. Lots of shooting away down east and south east. Cleaned my gun and oiled it, 10 gallons in the house today. 25th, Lady Day annunciation. Virgin Mary a very Fine Day. Went to the old house, took over an axe. Took a lot of cans today, sap run well. {three or four lines blacked out} 26th John Hamilton Cameron Birthday, 1876, 26 years old to Day. East wind, a very very fine day. Ice jamming on the channel going down. Went to Upper Point, lots of shooting. {page two} James Cameron Island 1st Apr. All Fools Day, Rained {folded over} Leander went to meet {folded over} Randolph here, shot 2 Bla{folded over} Made a cake of sugar. Lots {folded over} some ice close to shore here {folded over} Had some snow on the Ground {folded over} Stanley some better, my {folded over} is no Better. Sheep grazing on hill here, they took about 10 gallons. 2nd, Froze some last night, fine some wind. 3rd, Leander to {folded over} Windy, sharpening saw 4 up a little. Randolph here, the Dr here for the last {folded over} A very fine day, put a handle in an axe the Drs Last Trip the ice in the bay yet {illegible} Frost tonight, lots of shooting at Na-Houtas or Carin{folded over} Island or Hawk Island, Snake Island no nothing call it. This is St. Ambrose day. 5th, very fine, Mr Arthur Hu{cut off} and 2 boys of Lemays here Bought a gallon of syrup, 6th, Fortunate Day. Adelaide, James R. and Randolph here Fine Day. 4 of the Boys in the bush made Taffy E Wind, Gordon crossed to Bakers he is Shingling {illegible} https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/6e5ab5e90167d20e885c49413ae4a80e.pdf 9b7facbb39937499be29c26c3ea2737b PDF Text Text � Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. {page one} James Cameron Island 7th of April 1902 On this Day of the Month, Uncle John Departed 1893 in New York. Very fine day. Boys in sugar bush. I went over to the other house round to the Lower Point the Back Bay. Ice moved out a little but the east wind moves it back. Made Blind on the bay to have in the Boat 8th E wind cool. 2 of the Boys out in the Back Bay after the Blue Bills got in for part of the day afternoon in the bush raining. Stanley Fixing the lines. Bob gave Ionia a bad bite. Took home about 16 gallons of syrup to Day. Eclipse to Day & some say their heard loons. Very windy tonight, east north. 9th On this day of the month I was married in 1862, 46 years married today. East wind, rained some. Ice jamming Rats, windy tonight. A Fortunate Day, Randolph here {torn away} away the Banking, took 10 ducks, took some of the sugar Bush. Things some bottling syrup. Heard Miss M Lean Departed. {page two} James Cameron Island 11th of April {torn off} Fine, went over to the old house. Stanley went out for the First time since the 11th of March a month Leander went with {torn off} a steamer, went down today The first made a pail of stuff for the Last cleaning 12th Buckets rained to night {torn off} East Wind 3 claps of Thunder, Rained Hailing Randolph here. 13th Sunday, 2 went hunting, got 6 ducks. Gordon came, north winds, kind of squally Randolph Brought the Tea 14th Monday, killed about 90 Rats at the barn and stacks 2 stack not Thrashed. Fine Feed for the fowls of the air and the mice vermin went up the camp. Lots of syrup Lots in a Barrel to make Vinegar Fixed my powder shot and a yacht passed close in Back Bay. Loading shell, put the Buckets in the Top Loft. sowed turnip seed. Lilly Renshaw and Poorly {illegible} https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/1cbcf362fa8760be6ef14b168fd6695d.pdf 09282cc6eb9a99f7ee48eaf7b4003428 PDF Text Text � Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. {page one} James Cameron Island 15th of April 1902 Fortunate Day Working at the Barn Set Fire to the Front Marsh Last night very Bad with {illegible}orns 16th Fortunate Day very Fine Day Ploughing the piece in Front of the Old house {torn away} at the Well {torn away}ws all in Where the stacks {torn away}went to the Lower Point {torn away} Renshaw here for chicken as Lilly is very Poorly Piling up Boards sticks and Rubbish the Boys crofsed to Summerstown go a Letter From Mr John D McBain and old Friend and Schoolmate from the Williamstown School Taught By Alexander McLeod a Good teacher and a Large number of Schollars Mr McBain is Going on his 83rd year and Writes a splendid hand for a Man of that age sight Good as ever and True Friend to his Maker and his church 17th a very Fine Day Ploughing the 2 Girls crofsed took Eggs 2 Girls crofsed Bought Garden Seed {torn away}ly Renshaw very Poorly {torn away} Rained some {page two} James Cameron Island 2nd 1902 Just 8 years to Day since Bismarck Left here to got Brittish Columbia St Agathanese Day very Fine Working at the Soap the Hamilton went Down Alexandra went up a Tug went Down Ploughing sowing Harrowing Found a pipe sawed some in at the Garden 3rd Fortunate Day some Rain Fernandez crofsed Spink McLean Gordon Fernandez went to Fort Covington to night Bought ----- came home about 2 o clock the Steamship the Hepurn went up this morning 4th Sunday Spink and John H here Rained some an Indian passed here Hugging close to the Shore {three lines blacked out} Leander and Gordon crofsed to night 5th the Foggy Cloudy Fernandez crofsed Writing a Letter to someone I cut crutches for the Soap one for Sawdust one went acrofs brought a Post card Pets Animals https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/3e7df90ad9353f38014b9c1a2b60e93d.pdf 4711898a4b3da635f0cc0912c64797d1 PDF Text Text � Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. {page one} James Cameron Island 6th of May 1902 East Wind a Tow of {illegible}rows went Down {Many lines blacked out} Down the Stove {two more lines blacked out Fernandez went someplace Took a cake of sugar Rained to night went for Wi{ink blot} for sore Eyes E Wind 7th West Wind very very high Wind Eclipse to Day {illegible} Tommorow 8th Ascension Day Fernandez came had Eggs Seed Corn Fixing at the Stairs Stanley came 9th very high Wind Fernandez came ice to night very Black calf cold {page two} James Cameron Island 10th of May 1902 fine very Cold ice Last night Windy Fixing Fence Gordon came had 4 Potatoes no using the Milk yet calves Running with the cows 11th Fine Day Stanley came Sissy and Ionia went to George Creamers I went to the other House Stanley at Crockery Found a Bone Needle Salisbery went up to Cornwall and Down past cold and wet time this is Sunday cold to night 12th Fine Moses crofsed the Red Sea Planted Potatoes above the Lane Fence {several lines stroked through or blacked out} Beside manure on Potato Ground Took home the tail calf all Black Took an axe From the camp Put in the cows 3 of Them to night Planted on the East side of the Lane 1873 Renaud Lost in {torn away} https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/11acbdef857fa264b684687393911f09.pdf b835ed776ee86b4e39aee32b05137fc3 PDF Text Text � Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. {page one} James Cameron Island 13th of May 1902 Planting East side of Lane Putting on Manure very fine cutting Potato seeds Fernandez crofsed to night This is the first milken taken in over 3 Weeks old this is Pope Pius Day not a very good Rope so the Romans say in Rome 14th Fine putting out Manure Sowing Louis Riel captured 1885 a Lot of Boats going to Day Willie Rose and Arthur here Left their Tennet to be Filled Fernandez took 3 cans of Syrup to sell to someone Sowed oats 15th Fine some Windy Sissy and Ionia Went to Fish to night 49 Perch then I and Ionia Went {illegible} Wind Fernandez and his boy here to night from the {illegible} Stanley here got 2 Doz of Eggs for Adeliade 16th Fine Windy cool Ploughing at the Stone Fence Fernandez took a can of Syrup 4 Doz Eggs Moses Larue Got the Pier Light {illegible} {page two} James Cameron Island 25th of April 1902 {torn away}ate Day very Windy a Few grains of Hail and some snow Eddy Renshaw here for Stanley to go to Work as he is going away tommorrow on the Hamilton Fernandez crofsed to Jane McPhersons Sale in 2nd Consefsion Smallman crofsed this morning From Summerstown to Dundee had to Stop with the high Wind 25th St Marks Day Unfortunate Day very Fine Day Martin Lazore here goin to Look for Seed Potatoes Leander and Fernandez Went for to Sow Set some Fires Cowes Let out to Day I cant see to Write so I must make it Big or I cant Read this Writing when I write {illegible} 26th Windy taken away the Banking Raining Gordon came the {illegible}bineau came up this Evening Sunday Wind some Rain cool Chickens out now {torn away}bineau passed Down Working at Summerstown Wharf Last Week https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/9c747865477068143da2d20ee87ce75f.pdf 5b647afb71b034ee7d3732dfdc95ed70 PDF Text Text � Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. {page one} James Cameron Island {April }1902 a very Fine Day a sea {torn away} Tug went Down {torn away} a raft Working at Trenching and Water Run and s{torn away}ing and covering it Harr{torn away}land canal to be opened to Day Fernandez crofsed to night Been without Tea since Last Week and was over to night did not take any {torn away} 29th a very Fine Day E Wind Salted the cattle for the first Time they got salt since last Fall a Tug went Down {illegible}ding {torn away} a Buyos a sight at Hills Last night Smoky this afternoon Rained to night What they sowed they dont tell me they dont want me to know 30th Last Day of April some Wet Alexandra Went Down to Day on her First Trip Fernandez went to Summerstown Brought Black Tea Lights up now Rained {folded over} 1st of May St Pillips Day Filgate went Down Barge came up to D {folded over} Wire Fence Prince {torn away} Fernandez went {torn away} in the concession {page two} James Cameron Island 18th of April 1902 {torn away} Duncan's Birth Day very Fine Day Ploughing moving Stone Moving the mill line {torn away} Rubbish I went to the {torn away} Island Mifs Lilly Renshaw Departed at a 1/4 to 6 o clock this Evening a very Fine Little Lady always pleasant and they say to Be Buried Monday Leander there to night at the Wake I can hardly see to Write this 19th East Wind cloudy or Foggy Captain Alexander Smallman of the Grenada started this of the morning Leander to Cornwall Bought 5 Bushels of Wheat a pair of shoes Gordon took the Grain Down in his new Boat Leander went to the Wake Gordon Fishing to night 9 2 calves now 20th Sunday Rained Thunder and Lightning to night Fine Sissy and Ionia went to see Lilly Gordon Fernandez and Leander went to the Wake to night 2 of the Sheep had Lambs {torn away}them had 2 {rest of page illegible} https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/f2488629efad8f50ef0f5f242d2bdb7f.pdf 34b43698daa4f68ed1f4dffc4db75743 PDF Text Text � Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. {page one} James Cameron Island {illegible} 1902 Lilly Renshaw was Buried to Day a {torn away} young Lady aged about 18 Gordon Leander Fernandez Went to the Funeral Stanley ploughing East of the Lane fence East Wind Rained tonight Gordon took his saw sawed some sticks into stove Wood Gordon crofsed to Bakers {torn away} Eclipse Began change in the Moon Sawing wood Ploughing the cow yard close to the Bush For a Gardon I went to the upper Point and Down the south side Fine to Day 23rd St George's Day the Festival of the English St George Killing the Dragon Fine cloudy or smoky Turned High Wind Sowing the Wheat Harrowing {torn away} to Day too Sett D{torn away}to Hatch to Day {torn away} Potatoes for seed very {torn away} Baker {rest of page torn away} {page two} James Cameron Island 21st of {illegible} 1902 very Fine Day West Wind Fixing the Fence on the south side in Cord wood Bay for a peice on the Bank the soger crofsed again to Day Went around to Day they took the B{torn away} Ground Expecting the new Boat to pass set some Fires took over the Carraways from the other House Leander to Summerstown Bought the stuff for soap Some Drops of Rain 22nd Nomination DAy in Alexandria McLeod and McPherson Ionia and I Fishing 32 Fish Then Went to C Tupper's Island or Butternut Island for Wild Onions got Quite a Lot they are splendid as a Vegetable healthy coming Back home a Good way up had to turn Back we took in 3 heavy swells Rained and Thunder and Lightning after a While Tried it again and got home Rained hard showers to night Planted Beans young Ducks out made here soft soap Planting 23rd Fine Morning First Butter made Plaining a Butternut Board yesterday Sissy and Ionia went to Jo Douquetts with Doz of Eggs took the Black Kitten to Jams at Summerstown Leander to {torn away} https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/c949d9e4b5bfd4607f49db9baccf9870.pdf 767ce0faa87f53b31c2bd74c7cf4a6f0 PDF Text Text � Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. {page one} James Cameron Island 24th of May 1902 Victoria Day John James McDonald very Low Lst night Rained to Day and Last night a Holy Day to Day and Thunder and Lightning 13 young Ducks a Big Day in Cornwall to Day Queen Victoria's Birth Day A Meeting in Summerstown Last night for McLeod 25th Sunday very Fine Day Stanley came from Renshaws 3 of Them went Fishing Rained again heavy to night 26th Raining Thunder Lightning working at the chimney cubbard vrey showry Lots of Boats Going to Day the Quebec Boat From Toronto Passed Down here near 8 o clock Stanley and Leander went out to see her she goes very Fast my sight is very Dim to Day The captain of the Tug here to Butter and Milk George came Gave him seed corn and Papers Sent Squashes to Uncle Bill Working at the Pasture for the cows a Fence Rained Lightning The Tug came up with a Loaden of scows From Coteau Gordon came to to night {page two} James Cameron Island 29th May 1902 Unfortunate Day Corpus Christie Royal Oak Day or Oak Apple Day Election Day McLeod & McPherson A Great Majority for McLeod over McPherson very high Wind to crofs Gordon Leander Stanley and I Landed at Charles Craigs and he Drove me out to the Pollin Boat and {torn away}s other Rigs took 2 Loads out and B 3 of us took Dinner there This is Stanleys first vote aged 22 {illegible} Strong Conservative votes in our Family had a chat with my old Friend George Hence and several others seen Mrs McDonald Gore Dan Frasers Daughter on the Pint Ranald Roys Wife Buried to Day Went Down from Mr Craigs to see my old Respected Friend John Hamilton he is not very well to all alone tried some of his Bread and cake making and it was most Splendid Stanley and I came home Rained hard to night Leander came 450 majority Fernandez one of the {illegible} https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/3e9e9a755b3c4e2c85a6d092f0d2226f.pdf 1319ad9605fdd512fd31fe6a54a819b5 PDF Text Text � Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. {page one} James Cameron Island 30th of May 1902 Unfortunate Day Fernandez came crofsed Stanley with Franks Boat some Windy cool Stanley and Fernandez 31st Went to Dundee took the Hide Gave them 25 cents for to Get Radways RR very Fine Day Leander Harrowing this is the 31st a Fortunate Day John James McDonald Died Friday night the 30th the Bought oil Tobacco and RRR 1st of June the Glorious First of June Unfortunate Day Rowena (Vicky) Birth Day 1878 Gordon went to the Wake to night a very warm Day Rained to night 2nd Stanley and the soger went some Place to Work I Dont know wher and the rest dont know as I asked them Gordon came From the Funeral had his Chest of Tools some claboards some of Boxes is Taken and the comclips got a Tobacco Box from Gordon Rain Went to Fish too Windy can hardly see {page two} James Cameron Island 3rd of May 1902 A Fortunate Day some Windy Gordon crofsed to the Wharf Rained Thunder an Lightning Rained all night mostly some Windy one of the cows calved to Day 4th This Old George the 3rs Birth Day it was Kept up for a Long Time Raining Dull Day Kind of Misty I see in the Standard the Death of Duncan McDonald the Blacksmith of Cornwall Formerly of Martintown and Before that of Williamstown another of my Schoolmates and Town{illegible} aged about the same near 77 years Raining to Day Talking about Pleace with S Africa 5th Fine Day Perigee Windy Stanley came From Renshaws Building a Boat house he is Going to Fort Covington with Adeliade Sissy going too Brought with her 2 Baskets of Eggs Leander Fixing a Frame for Pictures Ionia and I Fishing 26 Doz of Eggs 15 cents Bag of Fine Salt 3..95 Due Bill https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/6d92dde987c6fb605d5051e70df132e1.pdf c6ee9ce2b18e2c59b4ef2a25358890d2 PDF Text Text � Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. {page one} James Cameron Island 6th of June 1902 on this Day of the Month Sir John A McDonald Departed Stationary very Fine Day went Fishing Peter Back here To Butter pound 1 Quart Syrup 25 not Paid Drawing Sticks for a Wharf Let the Water Run out of the Hollow above the house caught 21 Perch Went Spearing to night got Pikes Succours Perch Some Fishing Lights out to night Line Boats running now some Getting Maskinonge rain tonight 7th in Quebec 18 6 Raining 7th Raining Gorden and Fernandez came to night Rained also Adeliade and James R came very Windy to Day Gordon Went acrofs to Work with Frank D 8 Raining Gordon and Fernandez crofsed Gordon came Back a mistake at the 7th {page two} James Cameron Island 9th of June 1902 a Fine Forenoon Adeliade and James R came Gordon crofsed to Work with Frank Turned very Windy Plaining Boards Dug a Few Stones I went over to the old House Aunty Mary's Birth Day 1813 Unfortunate Day very Windy Adelaide stopt night with the Wind being too High 10th Windy began to Rain this morning Stanley put her acrofs home and the Wind is very high gave 2 Hens to Her Gordon and Stanley came 11th Fine E Wind Livinia and Stanley Went to take Adeliade to Fort Covington hewing the sticks for St Barnabas Day Fishing Soldiers Down on the Bohemian Mr Webster and Family came to Hamilton's Island a Real old Scotch Gentleman and a Fine Family he has always with Him https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/11e8e6d6f3cbaf62409a4f267512cca5.pdf c1b003b9b0d75b1d38f9805d4411e13a PDF Text Text � Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. {page one} James Cameron Island 12th June 1902 a very Fine Day taking Down the Boat-house to take it to this side I took over my mineral Stones and Pottery Fishing some Rained to night caught some Pickerel Pike and Perch Taking Donw the Boathouse 13th Fine Killed a calf 6 Weeks old Fernandez came From Renshaws Ionia and Livinia (Senior) went up to Renshaws took up the Boat Fernandez came Down in Kind of Misty Ionia and her Mother went to see Mrs Renshaw Gordon came to night fine 14th Misty Foggy turned Fine Working at the north sides of the Kitchen Boarding it Plaining Boards Leander went to Lemays Fernandez for the Mail Hoeing the Kansas Potatoes 15th Sunday 4 of them Fishing The Salisbury up with a Party to Hamiltons Island a Fine Day Gordon to Hamiltons to night The Knife stole out my Box {page two} James Cameron Island 16th of June 1902 On This Day commenced the Battle of Waterloo Sissy and Stanley went with Adeliade to Fort Covington Windy and Rained hard 17th Fine NorWest Wind Fine Working at the Kitchen From upstairs put the cultivator Through the Potatoes 18th Decided the Fate of Europe The Battle of Waterloo working in the West and North side of the Kitchen Unfortunate Day Planted corn put tar on the seed 2 Indians here for Butter Gordon here crofsed to night for nails 19th a Fine Day some Windy Mr Webster and 2 Daughters here Brought me Papers and Calender and papers for the Boys Mr Leslie came to Fishing Hamilton Island to Day shearing the Sheep Leander crofsed https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/8a49021368a63aa99fc89bd427888b52.pdf ccf21a22c2bf44f2cf30d231dddb1f4b PDF Text Text � Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. {page one} James Cameron Island 20th of June 1902 very Fine Stanley and Ionia went Home with Boat Fixing in the Kitchen Boarding Done shearing the Sheep Gordon came Peter Back here paid and got credit for 3 {illegible} Leander crossed to Jo Douquet Took 4 Gallons of Syrup 4 Dollars 36 Feet gone Elem Gone not very well to Day Unfortunate Day to Day 21st First Day of Summer Raining wind south East and changed to West 4 of Them at the Boarding up stairs North side and Downstairs south side Longest Day in the Year about Now 22nd Sunday Uncle Donald Camerons Birth Day 23 Fine Fixing the vinegar hoeing some a Few Drops of Rain Filled 2 Barrles of Shavings 24th St John the Baptiste Day Fine a Few Drops of Rain a couple of squalls of Wind Pulling Mustard Weeding the Garden Went for Buckwheat {page two} James Cameron Island June 1902 25th very Fine Day Sowed the Buckwheat I took over my curiousity stones from the other House and Rods oars Holers Fishing stuf Bo yes Peter Beck Hesplain went up Columbian went Down Took the Barrel to River soger off again to night where they got I can hardly see took my Box thought I told them that I was going to use churning with the crank First churn Rained hard to night Thunger got a Letter From Helen concerning the Death of Lizzie Burton here Daughter the Beloved wife of Mr Steel we all Join we all Join in Sorrow with them https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/c724f376da9237e2339a7ac55daac4c1.pdf 394f5ec1ecdf34e9406bc46f59232e81 PDF Text Text � Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. {page one} James Cameron Island 26th of June 1902 This was to Be Coronation Day for King Edward the 7th But he is unwell and had to Be put off Rained Turned Fine very Windy Fixing at the Boat he got Last night from Randolph Got Helen Letter this morning Rained to night 27th Windy cool Rained some Fixing East East End of the Kitchen upstairs Gordon came to night Windy Weather sawed some stove Wood 28th Fine Day Windy Gordon Went to Lancaster Gave hm a 2 Dollar Bill to Buy me a pair of pants Working at sticks for the Boat House Drew 2 sticks at the Potatoes no Bugs yet 29th Sunday St Peter St Paul's Day E Wind {page two} James Cameron Island 1902 Fine the 2 oys went took 2 Shovels with them Tom and Arthur Rose here got Tub Butter at 20 cents 6 Dollars and 80 cents no change got 2 Dollars Ionia got some Mr Webster and Tina here she Teaces in Ottawa cream Eggs Butter Boys home Laying the sticks of the Boathouse Cut down the hill at the Trene Fixed a Bench for my Tools a Fine Day Few Drops of Rain 1st of July Dominion Day Rained to night very Fine Day Working at the Frame of the Boat House Gordon made a Frame put it up and Boarded it Rain 2nd of July Fine Day Working at the Boathouse 3rd a Fine Day The very Rev Mr Mathieson From Dan Cameron here Read 6 of Matthew and Corinthians Explained it thoroughly Brought me a very Fine Book Stanley to Lancaster for singles and to Summerstown https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/6fb28797b0fb28df1de81a4f7c43be48.pdf b617d8d1ed1d9a1adabbb6aa60cd0150 PDF Text Text � Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. {page one} James Cameron Island 1902 4th of July 1902 The show or Circus {illegible} to Day caught Trowling Pike this morning 4 of the {illegible} Websters at shore Picnick for themselves Mr Genie came to night cleaning up the Bank at the Boathouse Rained all night very warm Day got a present of a Snuf and Snuf From Mr Genie 5th Uncle Johns Birth Day 1803 a Fine Day Gordon crofsed Fernandez Finished his Boat Stanley Leander about the Boat house Mr Genie here 6th Sunday Dan Spink here Gordon went to Cornwall Fixing his Boat Bought Sail for his Boat Fixing Floor in the Boat house Taking in the Wood Genie came ha a shave stopt to night pulling mustard Thunder Rain Wind {page two} James Cameron Island 8 Duly 1902 Fine Fixing Boat Painting it Plough through Corn Fixed Boards Behind Kitchen Door Wrote a Letter to send Helen Making a Sail for Gordons Boat Windy Rained party at Hamiltons Island Fine hoeing corn and Potatoes Went to the Lower Point 4 of them for ice Butter ice Buttermilk {illegible} Boat Gordon Working around some Pic Nic at Fixing the {illegible} mast Leander crofsed got 3 Perch Wind a new Herald from Dan Lots of EEl flies {illegible}th Fine Began the cubboard Grinding Tools Hoeing went to the Head of the Island and Mosquito are Bad Fishing now on {illegible} Roads Water high Lots of Boats my eyesight Getting worse Fine a Tennet of Butter Jo Douquets Hoeing Potatoes {torn away} corner cubboard Gordon {torn away}new sail on his boat https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/423e36189f79d875b51319d9a7f3e55f.pdf 7aed799a0365c633dbda5d4b715c0639 PDF Text Text � Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. James Cameron Island 12th of July 1902 Orangeman's Day Fine some Windy Leander went to Maxville to see the Orange Walk Gordon took to Lancaster Stanley at the Potatoes Began to Wear the Blue pants put old Cubboard in the Cellar Minnie and {illegible} Windy 13th Sunday Gordon went this Evneing {illegible} at Hamiltons heard James Summers came Cornwall to visit Fr{torn away} 14th Fine Adeliade and J R here the 2 Boys went up with the {illegible} Windy Leander came from {illegible} 15th very warm Began to {illegible} Wind heavy thunder Lightning the R{illegible} Machine together 16th Fine Leander {illegible} to 5 Gallons of vinegar Bill Morris 2 scythe 10 lb of {rest of page illegible} Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. 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Scanned Manuscript UG Transcription Progress Scripto transcription progress Done Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. <div class="mw-parser-output"> {page one} James Cameron Island 28th. Dec 1901 Holy Innocents Day a Fine Morning Randolph came had 2 packages which Gordon Brought coat Boots Jacket. Ties 2 cups and saucers, 2 Lemons, Candies in a Box and in Paper. Randolph and Leander went to hunt this Morning. Baking today. The letter to Dan would go off this morning. Concerning Leander, name him who swam the Hellespont {Dardanelles in Turkey}. Began fishing perch and pike in the Back Bay. Leander and Randolph down to Rofs's and Charlie's Island. Stanley cutting wood for the sugar bush and cutting stove wood at the door. Leander went across bought 25 cent sugar, 1 bag of salt. Got a large pike. Returned tonight. 29th Angus Cameron Birthday Uncle Angus. Rainning today. Last Sunday in the year. 30th Fine, calm. Stanley drawing old wood and sticks from the fence and the barn. Fixing something on the Thrashing mill. Billy and Uncle George came, went to fish EEls. Captain Billy came with papers concerning Fernandez's military stand in the regiment. Got 30 EEls. Billy told us of Margaret Cameron, now Mrs. Millar’s death last week a near friend of ours. 31st Fine some windy. Billy filed the crosscut saw. Fernandez went to Lancaster. Very squally with drifting and wind. Perch and pike. Fernandez came to Frasher's Point. very high wind.Freezing hard tonight stopt up till 1 oclock. {page two} James Cameron Island 1st Jan 1902 New years Day, a Fortunate Day. Fine, fair and frosty, some wind freezing. Hard ice making. Ice going down the Bay. Boys crofsed to the Little Island north side, anchor ice going down. Making across in some places ice taken by Charlie’s Island and up to Hopkin's Point. Diggin baits to fish. Fishing perch and pike. Freezing hard tonight. Ice jamming some. 2nd A Fortunate Day East wind, fine. Ice did not take in the channel outside.Last night boys fishing perch and pike got an EEl Fixing the Mud Spears 2 of them went to fish EEls 4 of them of them22 got to Day 3rd Allen's Birthday Unfortunate Day, some cold wind. Fernandez, Billy and George went off took their fish 50 EEls, lots of perch, some pike. Made a small sleigh to draw their fish. Fernandez started for to go to the St. John's Training School. to start from Dundee on the 5th of January. Leander went part of the way with them on the ice. The ice taken on the south side not taken on the north side yet. But freezing hard tonight 4th Unfortunate Day the ice taken across here not altogether above here. Began boarding the inside of the kitchen the east end. The ice is taken to night. Sunday the 5th, Leander crossed, got the mail.Gordon came, showed the presents he got from Mrs Locia and the fine time he had at their Place. Randolph here Dan Spink fishing. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> {page one} 1902 James Cameron Island 6th January 1902 Unfortunate day, Gordon crofsed laying the Floor in the Kitchen loft. Rained some council in Williamstown. Sacrament yesterday in Salem Church. Fernandez and Captain. Morris took the train for St John's Military school Que R.S.J. 50th Regiment. Laid the floor as far as the pipe from the north side. 7th E wind some Frosty. Some logs Leander crofsed got 25 cents for tea soap Got a letter from Dan Sending a box. I can't read the letter as I am bad with my sight. Got a package of writing paper from John Cameron of Kansas I think he sent it on account of the the Rought ugly paper I sent him in my Last Letter. Got the mail. Sent 2 papers to Fernandez at St. John's. 8th January Annie Birthday 1866 Mrs. George Creamer of Dundee age 36. William F. Morris and 2 young Boys came to Fish Perch in the Bay. First horse to cross from the south side. Jim and Angus Mayville here with Bill left minnows here. Got EEls. Leander to Summerstown took the Hand-Sleigh got the Star. 9th very Fine not so windy today nor so Frosty.The 2 boys in the bush sawing. Leander crossed to Summerstown.Put out some bushes. Got the box. Benny Viponds boy died on the 8th as I heard.Frank Laplant crofsed with a horse. 10th E wind. Stanley and Leander in bush shot a white owl on the Double Butternut Tree Sawing the Laying Down Maple {page two} James Cameron Island 26th January 1902 Fortunate Day. Gordon came. Randolph and Stanley came for Elm Bark for Eddy Renshaw. Wrote a letter for Randolph for Toronto. made pills rained to night. 27th Fine windy. Rained tonight. Made loads to the Wood and Banks as the crust is Bad. Gordon not well. Sent 3 letters and 2 papers. Windy night. Getting ice at to Douquetts to Day. 28th cold wind. Fine day. Drew loads today to Douqueets. Cold tonight. 29th McKinley's Birthday. They are keeping it today in the states. Fine, cold and Frosty. Drew 2 loads today to Douquets.Bought 50 cents of sugar. Meeting at Salem Church. Cool. 30th Fine day. Leander went for oil. Frosty tonight. 31st fine, fair, frosty. Shot an owl last night in the Grove. Letter from Fernandez and Minnie. Letters sent off to Doumachell about the Loons. Borrowed 25 cents from Ionia. 1st of February 1902 The Black Month, St. Bridgets Day it used to be called East Wind snowing Drifting Fox passed here. Randolph. 2nd Candlemas Day .the Sun did not shine today, so the Bear and the Badger will not see shadows Wind blowing drifting. {folded over } Gates through a Minister's {torn away} stormy Time {rest of page illegible} </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> }page one} James Cameron Island 3rd Feb. 1902 Unfortunate day. Windy changed to west. Drifting, blowing and ugly time. Not very well tonight. 4th, Fine mild wind. Misty. Leander went to the hill, seen the Fox Running Right up to him. Put out pills and they eat them. 5th, a very fine day. Leander to the poison, they eat it but got none of them.Harnefsed the horses to break the road to the river. This is St. Agatha's Day. Grey bird not seen since the storm.This storm was awful Bad. Most every place had to turn with the M{illegible}. In Summerstown Montreal, had a big storm and lots of other places. 6th, fine day. Randolph here, Leander and him went Fishing perch in the bay, got none. No foxes. Gordon came, had his axe not very well.Shot an owl in the grove. 7th, Unfortunate Day. Fine. Leander got a fox. a dog took Pill the measles in Summerstown. Gordon chopping stove wood at the door. Snowing, kind of soft, took over the wheat from the old house. Skinned the fox sno {torn away} 8th, Gordon's Birthday.{torn away} 39 years old today. Drifting, blowing. Leander for the mail, got 4 papers. Sunday, Unfortunate Day{torn away} Drifting {rest of page illegible} {page two} James Cameron Island 10th Feb 1902 West wind fine, fair, frosty. Gordon at stove wood. Leander got a Fox. 11th Fortunate day. Fine, drifting, windy. Snowed tonight, cold. 12th Ash Wednesday. Unfortunate Day. I eat no meat today. Wrote a letter to Winners Magazine. Winners Magazine 122 B. St. Louis, Mo. U.S.A Put in 10 cents in the Letter. Leander and Gordon crofsed to Summertown. Brought 5 lbs of sugar, 25 cents. Ugly going on the ice. Water on the ice. 13th Fine Day Randolph here on snowshoes Gets no Foxes Gordon at Stove wood Gave the Letter to Randolph to put in the office and 2 cents to Pay Postage The election for Mayor in Cornwall is going on today. Mr. Lamoureux and Derushie . Heard Lamoureux got in Majority. 14th, Valentine’s Day. Leander and Gordon crossed to Summertown. Bought a stove pipe with a keg in it for the stove. Fine day, sunshine. Got the Gleaner and Fort Covington Sun one half of the Month Past. 15th Very fine day. Gordon ran the post. Leander went to Cornwall to Mill with 20 bushels of wheat, got a good return of flour from Mack’s Mill. Bought For Springs 90 cents. Shovel for snow, 50 cents. Gordon Bought Boots, 2 pair. Shirt and a Bottle of good stuff pipe the Cow not very smart Seen flocks of ducks pass come to at this air-hole Bought nails </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> {page one} James Cameron Island 16th Feb 1902 Sunday, Unfortunate Day, Fine Day. George came on snowshoes had a pair of mitts come in -- minutes from his place. Randolph here. Stanley came home from Renshaws all had a Jolification on Gordon's.Good stuff 3 of them went tonight church. The cow Laid out and skinned. 17th, Unfortunate Day. Fine, Fair and Frosty. Began using this flour. Randolph here, gave him the 2 papers to put in the P.O. to Fernandez and Billy. Stanley not here, I don't know where he went and if they know they will not tell put some of the wheat and flour up in the East End. Snowed through the night. Another of the white owls flying around cool Fine. 18th, James Hugh's Birthday. 1855, 47 years old today. Fine day, snowing some, windy. Snowing, drifting. An ugly day, doing a little or nothing. Snowing tonight. 19th, Fine, fair and frosty. Sawing some at the door.Its a Drifting to Day to beat ----- Sun shining, cut a 1/2 inch Board to make SnowShoes Made a pair to night. 20th, this is called the Steel Days till the 28th. Fine, Drifting Sunshiny Day. Boarding from the north west window Gordon and Leander at South today. Gordon went to the Salem Church social. {page two} James Cameron Island 21st Feb, 1902. A Fortunate Day, a very fine day, the sun is warm. Randolph here brought the mail. A letter from John Cameron, Junction City. Leander boarding the west side north up stairs. Gordon came tonight had 2 letters from Maxville and one from Mr. John McBain, my old friend and schoolmate. He was always a good churchman and a good Christian and an excellent scholar and a good teacher. I am awful about my sight. Those letters I got I cannot read and the Mistrefs has to make them out the best she can .I am thinking my sight will get better, still I am doubtful. I will be glad to get the book as they will read it to me and I used to be so used that route from Martintown to the Scotch River, McLavins Mills, Riceville and other places.We had lots of friends out there, the Campbells in the 19th and 20th. Malcom Campbell, MacKercher on Mr.Keracher, The Buffalo. His mother was a near relation of ours. The McDermids and the Camerons. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> {page one} James Cameron Island 22nd Feb 1902 Washington's Birth Day. Very very fine day, sunshine and hot. Boarding some upstairs. West side of the chimney north End. 23rd, Sunday. Unfortunate Day. Very very fine day. D. Spink and Randolph here. Tried for perch, got none. Brought the Mail. 24th, Matthias Day. Very fine day, kind of Warm, Foggy or Cloudy or mist or Dip Sawed some Stove wood.Boarding upstairs north at the chimney. Wrote 2 letters, one to John McBain. Esq. Maxville one to Mrs James Burton. Maxville shot at an owl down on the ice. Sugar-bird coming around. Snowed this afternoon. Kind of soft working upstairs tonight at the West Window. Wrote. 25th, A Fortunate Day. Wrote my letter for the continuance of the Star. My time to begin is 26th of February. Put in a dollar. Leander and Gordon crossed with the Team. Sent the 3 letters, registered and hostage 11 cents and 2 papers to Fernandez. 2 letters to Maxville, 1 to the Weekly Star Bought sugar 25 Sissy sugar 25 Got letter from Dumoshel and Fernandez. {page two} James Cameron Island 26th of Feby 1902 Fortunate day, The Star begins today. Paid for this year. Fine, few drops of hail, Foggy not any wind, kind of East not cold. Leander and Gordon went to Fort Covington with 3 bags of corn to mill. Brought 2 hides and 2 fox skins. Got a good return of corn meal this year better than Usual thawed some today. Bought 20 lb of sugar, tea, soap, tobacco, whiskey, files, some crows and blackbirds out, Owl at the barn. Got the Star and envelope to get 3 pictures of the Royal Family. 27th, a very Fine morning. Randolph here. Winds. Working upstairs overhead and under the north windows. Chic-a-Dees or Tom-tit and sugar-bird or creeping bird around the door. Leander sent off a letter to Messers Moody and Co. with 11 Dollars in it for the first payment of the Raking Machine and Randolph takes it to the P.O. today and to Register it. Leander crofsed himself. Stanley came from Renshaw's, had the saw and Tongs for the ice. Brought The book The Man From Glengarry sent to me from Maxville by my niece Mifs Daisy Burton which I appreciate very much with many kind wishes to the one who sent.-- </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> {page one James Cameron Island 28th, Feby 1902 Last day of February, a fine Day. Gordon and Leander went to Mill to Cornwall With 18 or 20 Bushels Ionia went to Summerstown to Adeliades East wind poured nearly all night. They came had their grist a good Return of flour Bought a crofscut.Saw the Lancet axe-handle. Ionia bought 2 lamp chimneys and sugar. 1st of March, St. David's Day.Taffy the Welshmans Day, The Leek. Came on raining Daytime fine. The sun shone bright. Unfortunate Day, fixing the place for the ice. Gordon sawing with the new crosscut saw the Lancet plenty Tapt a Tree for a Drink. First eggs came in today. Sun was awful hot, rained hard tonight. 2nd, Unfortunate Day. Sunday rain pouring rain all day. Rained tonight and very windy tonight. 3rd, fine cool windy. Gordon and Stanley sawing the Elm butt above the house. Stanley got sawdust in one of his Eyes. Wrote a letter today to Miss. Daisy Burton. Maxville thanks for the Book, Froze some tonight. Windy North March 6th one Load to Jo's on 6th. {page two} James Cameron Island 4th of March 1902 William Henry Shadgate Cameron Birth Day. Uncle John's Eldest son. Born in Quebec. Randolph and Leander after the Fox at Francis. Leander shot him cutting ice on the south side of the island. Gordon Bad with the toothack. Sunshiny day, north wind. I can hardly see this what I am writing, I sent a letter with Randolph to put in the P.O. to Maxville Filing the other saw for the ice cut 40 squares of ice. Gordon and Leander went Down to the Kit Kit see if their was any Foxes. Saln River is open, down to the Distillery. 5th, Unfortunate Day. Gordon, Stanley, Leander at the ice. Randolph came had the Kansas paper went to the ice with them. A very fine day. I can hardly see what I am writing, my sight is getting worse every day. The east wind boys at the ice. 6th, a very very fine day. Randolph came, had a letter with receipt of the 11 dollars for the raking machine. Taking up ice Eddy Renshaw for sawdust to Lancaster. A social in Summerstown tonight. Gordon crossed to the social Indian down for wood. Load to Jo ( ice all in.) </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> {page one} James Cameron Island 7th of March 1902 Froze last night. Gordon came from the Social Last night.Got the Paper Pets and Animals. Leander and Gordon took up a load this morning and last night a team went down the ice Likely for sawdust. Stanley went to Fort Covington to get his Boots mended gave him a Dollar bill to get some Eye-water and RRR for my sight is awful. Dim took 2 loads this Forenoon.Black dead quite smart, night dead this morning it must be heart disease or horn Distemper. Bill Billy and Fernandez came took the 2 boats up with them Tyo's Boat and Bills. Bun Billy took his sword here so I would see it and its a Beauty. They are after coming from the Milatary school at St. Johns.Some rain snow slush Randolph sold his Fox 8th, Unfortunate Day, fine east wind cold Randolph Brought Brought the mair Shot a rabbit in the bush with saw and axe. {page two} James Cameron Island 9th of March 1902 Sunday, Gordon to church then went to the Concefsion to chop Took his saw and axe. Snowing some, he took a Letter to put in the P Office to who I dont know, everything is secret it seems. Stanley came, no one knew where he went, they knew they didint seem that I should know where he came to Day. I did not ask him where he was, as I would not be told. Snowed some tonight. 10th, a Fortunate Day, very fine, put out. the Grindstone, 3 of them went to the bush took saw and axes. Very fine, went over to the old house. The first time I was this winter packing the owls send to Dumochel and Bro Montreal. Heard George Snetsinger died at the Clifton House, Cornwall. Very much respected by all who called on him. 11th, went up to the Bush. Randolph down with a team. Stanley very sick. Fine rained hard tonight. Leander went to Lancaster Medicine. Seen wild geese chicken hawk Eddy Renshaw here went with the owls. Barry here yesterday wood. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> {page one} James Cameron Island 12th of March 1902 Rain, very foggy, Blackbirds came. Unfortunate Day, some few men working at the Pier yesterday. The 11th water on the ice. Bought 3 spools of thread, 15 cents. Stanley not very well on this day of the of the Month. D McMaster Senior first came to the Island and the ice opened This Day Very very foggy, calm. I had to make this Big or I cant make out this again the next day. Rained hard tonight, lots of water on the ice. Cut a hole for Perch. 13th, raining, snowed some. Randolph here took down the Star East and North month. The Boers beating the British in the Last Route they had by having the British cloths. Stanley in bed. The ice men boring on the ice. 14th, Stanley's Birth Day 1880 a Fine day, went to the Lower-Point. Made shafts for the old bobsleigh. Stanley not well, took over the Pork. Very fine today, drew 4 logs of wood to the bank. Randolph and Rossie a man at the shore. Leander, Fernandez to Summerstown. {page two} James Cameron Island 15th March 1902. East wind, fine sunshiny day. Cool a sale at Mr Chisholm to Day. Stanley very unwell. Don't take any nourishment at all, his head is what he complains of. Drawing those Bridge sticks bank then to Summerstown. 2 of them drew on the south side from Wharf Whistlers flying a lot of shooting on the south side. Thawing this afternoon. Gordon came tonight. Chisholm's sale put off the 19th. 16th Sunday, Unfortunate Day, Fine Day. Randolph and D Spink came Stanley very unwell today and tonight he is very Bad very Bad. Slept well. The Boys making at the air-hole set Decoys shot 6 ducks, 2 a piece. Rained hard tonight, some wind. 17th, This is the 17th of Ireland St. Patrick's Day. Fine, cool, pleasant after ducks at the air-hole. Stanley no better, don't take any nourishment at all. Basins and spoils to the bush Froze tonight, Stanley poorly. 18th, St. Joseph Day. Fine on this day of the month Vicky Departed 1887 Rowena) Randolph here, Fernandez went to Lancaster, sent for Randolph. Essence of Peppermint Eye Water, gave him a Dollar, continued over. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> {page one} James Cameron Island 18th March 1902St Joseph Day, I heard Mifs Annie McDonald in the Gore Departed.Court in Lancaster today. Doctor Harknefs in Cornwall today. Brought 100 Buckets for Sap. The Bush surely pays these Buckets Livinia sent for Hooks and Eyes got the RRR 2 bottles of peppermint and my change. 19th, Mr. Chisholm's Sale today. Fine, froze last night and today cool wind. Stanley very unwell, the other 2 went to the sale. A team went down the channel and came up. My sight is awful bad today, I cant read what I wrote. Sap not running today, rigs going on the Lower Road today. Bought at the sale. Cultivator Began to snow. Few drops of rain. Paid a ____ the sale went on good. Got a bottle of ____ for Stanley. 20th, a nice Little lot of snow fell. Fine this morning Thawing melting. This is the last day of winter. Stanley came down for 5 minutes 8 or 9 days in bed. This is the Tapt some trees. Fernandez went across to go to the Meeling in Alexander on the 21st at the Chisholm sale. They sold for 1036 dollars and 36 cents. Rained some tonight. Sport went upstairs to see Stanley in bed. {page two} James Cameron Island 27th March 1902 Froze some Last night, Randolph here. Last night brought the mail. Ice going down, jamming some. Sap runs well. 27th, a very fine day. Telegraphed to Dr Harkness on Stanley's account of being unwell. The Dr came {several lines blacked out} of shooting today. Rained this evening, ice jamming on the south side. Put the Dr across to Summerstown and to meet him at Point Lovat Saturday. 28th, Good Friday, I eat no meat today. Unfortunate Day, kind of foggy sunshines. A lot of shooting this morning. Stanley rested well last night and today Randolph here E Renshaw to see Stanley and in the sugar Bush east and north.East wind took to the house tonight. About 10 gallons of syrup in jars. Raining hard all night. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> {page one} James Cameron Island 29th 1902 March. Raining, very Foggy, misty, cloudy. East change to west. Leander to Point Lovat to meet the Doctor. Gave medicine to Livinia Senior. Miss Harknefs sent a lovely box of precious value to Livinia Junior which she was quite proud of. Bad roads, not much {illegible} Gordon came tonight. 30th, {?}. Rained east wind. Easter Sunday, the sun did not show himself this morning. Lots of eggs, killed a hen for Stanley. Seen a crane yesterday. Sap not running, my sight is very bad. My hearing is not much better My memory not any better. Better health good otherwise. Rained through hard the night. I make some mistakes and crooked writing. 31st of March, fine in the sugar bush skinning Rats. Mr Duncan McGillis here and went away without his dinner, too bad. Why dident he come? Snowed through the night or near morning, swallows came. Frogs began their music Canadian Nightingale as they are called. {page two} James Cameron Island 17th of May 1902. Unfortunate day, Fernandez went across, took Dozen of Eggs. Took a can of syrup. Planting, planted potatoes. Let the horses out to pasture. Squashes planted. Very fine fishing, got 2 do not bite. Planted squashes at Stone crockey. 2 of them went to Lancaster to meeting Billy Morris and John Bodwa came. the Boys came tonight from Lancaster. 18th, Whit Sunday. Mr McLaughlin and Napoleon here. Boys fishing for perch. Frank Lemay and wife here. Randolph and Stanley came. I think I make mistakes as I cannot read what I wrote. Yesterday, a very fine day. 19th, Monday, my sight is very dim as I write this. Killed one of the calves, east wind. You can see for yourself, what a mean set of folks I have. Just look how they Destroyed my writings. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> {page one} James Cameron Island 19th, May 1902 I Did notice this day Dawring in my Diary till to Day the one who Done it done it Last night and I know who he is, no one would do it but a very Guilty person and a Rob{illegible} I know the Guilty Person but I will Expose this to everyone. Rained tonight, St Dustans Day 20th, a very fine day. Leander took his Boat from the shore. I suppose going some place to get it. Fixed Dont tell me any they do the Redcoat ploughing in an easy place, taking and putting anything I have out of my way, so I will have to look for them Wind. The soger crossed Leander to Jo Lemay with his Boat Girls working in the garden. a Butternut tree cut down at Point, had no business to cut it. {pages are out of order, will need to be put in correct order} {page two} James Cameron Island 21st March 1902. First day of spring, Randolph here after ducks in airhole. Some rain, a few drops this morning. Sun crosses the line. Equinoxical Gales begins on land and sea. Ice must be wearing under. Stanley not much better, I cannot see right what I am writing took some of the Barrels to the river to soak. Tapping today, took some buckets to the bay.Took over the Iron or metal barrel to the House for the sugar bush. A fine day for the Conservative meeting in Alexandria or the Priest Mills as I’ve used to call it in days of yore. very hot sun came out, about 4 or ½ past 4. Gathered 6 barrels this afternoon about 270 Tapt now. This is the first gathering, no fine made yet. Sap run well all night. 22nd, Livinia Senior Birthday and a very fine day it is. 1840. Fernandez came, got a letter him. I don’t know its contents, sap runs well today. Stanley not well, Tapping gathered 6 Barrels </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> {page one} James Cameron Island 23rd of March. Ice opened today at Fran{run off} Island. The old mark for the{run off} to go. Randolph here, had to stop night and go across with the {illegible} in the morning. Fernandez went to Lancaster to see and get some medicine from Dr. Harkness got it. Ice bad near shore, made syrup for the first had many 7 gallons, a very good sap Day Stanley taken medicine today. A very very fine day, sap running well, ice opening slowly. Lots of shooting away down east and south east. Cleaned my gun and oiled it, 10 gallons in the house today. 25th, Lady Day annunciation. Virgin Mary a very Fine Day. Went to the old house, took over an axe. Took a lot of cans today, sap run well. {three or four lines blacked out} 26th John Hamilton Cameron Birthday, 1876, 26 years old to Day. East wind, a very very fine day. Ice jamming on the channel going down. Went to Upper Point, lots of shooting. {page two} James Cameron Island 1st Apr. All Fools Day, Rained {folded over} Leander went to meet {folded over} Randolph here, shot 2 Bla{folded over} Made a cake of sugar. Lots {folded over} some ice close to shore here {folded over} Had some snow on the Ground {folded over} Stanley some better, my {folded over} is no Better. Sheep grazing on hill here, they took about 10 gallons. 2nd, Froze some last night, fine some wind. 3rd, Leander to {folded over} Windy, sharpening saw 4 up a little. Randolph here, the Dr here for the last {folded over} A very fine day, put a handle in an axe the Drs Last Trip the ice in the bay yet {illegible} Frost tonight, lots of shooting at Na-Houtas or Carin{folded over} Island or Hawk Island, Snake Island no nothing call it. This is St. Ambrose day. 5th, very fine, Mr Arthur Hu{cut off} and 2 boys of Lemays here Bought a gallon of syrup, 6th, Fortunate Day. Adelaide, James R. and Randolph here Fine Day. 4 of the Boys in the bush made Taffy E Wind, Gordon crossed to Bakers he is Shingling {illegible} </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> {page one} James Cameron Island 7th of April 1902 On this Day of the Month, Uncle John Departed 1893 in New York. Very fine day. Boys in sugar bush. I went over to the other house round to the Lower Point the Back Bay. Ice moved out a little but the east wind moves it back. Made Blind on the bay to have in the Boat 8th E wind cool. 2 of the Boys out in the Back Bay after the Blue Bills got in for part of the day afternoon in the bush raining. Stanley Fixing the lines. Bob gave Ionia a bad bite. Took home about 16 gallons of syrup to Day. Eclipse to Day & some say their heard loons. Very windy tonight, east north. 9th On this day of the month I was married in 1862, 46 years married today. East wind, rained some. Ice jamming Rats, windy tonight. A Fortunate Day, Randolph here {torn away} away the Banking, took 10 ducks, took some of the sugar Bush. Things some bottling syrup. Heard Miss M Lean Departed. {page two} James Cameron Island 11th of April {torn off} Fine, went over to the old house. Stanley went out for the First time since the 11th of March a month Leander went with {torn off} a steamer, went down today The first made a pail of stuff for the Last cleaning 12th Buckets rained to night {torn off} East Wind 3 claps of Thunder, Rained Hailing Randolph here. 13th Sunday, 2 went hunting, got 6 ducks. Gordon came, north winds, kind of squally Randolph Brought the Tea 14th Monday, killed about 90 Rats at the barn and stacks 2 stack not Thrashed. Fine Feed for the fowls of the air and the mice vermin went up the camp. Lots of syrup Lots in a Barrel to make Vinegar Fixed my powder shot and a yacht passed close in Back Bay. Loading shell, put the Buckets in the Top Loft. sowed turnip seed. Lilly Renshaw and Poorly {illegible} </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> {page one} James Cameron Island 15th of April 1902 Fortunate Day Working at the Barn Set Fire to the Front Marsh Last night very Bad with {illegible}orns 16th Fortunate Day very Fine Day Ploughing the piece in Front of the Old house {torn away} at the Well {torn away}ws all in Where the stacks {torn away}went to the Lower Point {torn away} Renshaw here for chicken as Lilly is very Poorly Piling up Boards sticks and Rubbish the Boys crofsed to Summerstown go a Letter From Mr John D McBain and old Friend and Schoolmate from the Williamstown School Taught By Alexander McLeod a Good teacher and a Large number of Schollars Mr McBain is Going on his 83rd year and Writes a splendid hand for a Man of that age sight Good as ever and True Friend to his Maker and his church 17th a very Fine Day Ploughing the 2 Girls crofsed took Eggs 2 Girls crofsed Bought Garden Seed {torn away}ly Renshaw very Poorly {torn away} Rained some {page two} James Cameron Island 2nd 1902 Just 8 years to Day since Bismarck Left here to got Brittish Columbia St Agathanese Day very Fine Working at the Soap the Hamilton went Down Alexandra went up a Tug went Down Ploughing sowing Harrowing Found a pipe sawed some in at the Garden 3rd Fortunate Day some Rain Fernandez crofsed Spink McLean Gordon Fernandez went to Fort Covington to night Bought ----- came home about 2 o clock the Steamship the Hepurn went up this morning 4th Sunday Spink and John H here Rained some an Indian passed here Hugging close to the Shore {three lines blacked out} Leander and Gordon crofsed to night 5th the Foggy Cloudy Fernandez crofsed Writing a Letter to someone I cut crutches for the Soap one for Sawdust one went acrofs brought a Post card Pets Animals </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> {page one} James Cameron Island 6th of May 1902 East Wind a Tow of {illegible}rows went Down {Many lines blacked out} Down the Stove {two more lines blacked out Fernandez went someplace Took a cake of sugar Rained to night went for Wi{ink blot} for sore Eyes E Wind 7th West Wind very very high Wind Eclipse to Day {illegible} Tommorow 8th Ascension Day Fernandez came had Eggs Seed Corn Fixing at the Stairs Stanley came 9th very high Wind Fernandez came ice to night very Black calf cold {page two} James Cameron Island 10th of May 1902 fine very Cold ice Last night Windy Fixing Fence Gordon came had 4 Potatoes no using the Milk yet calves Running with the cows 11th Fine Day Stanley came Sissy and Ionia went to George Creamers I went to the other House Stanley at Crockery Found a Bone Needle Salisbery went up to Cornwall and Down past cold and wet time this is Sunday cold to night 12th Fine Moses crofsed the Red Sea Planted Potatoes above the Lane Fence {several lines stroked through or blacked out} Beside manure on Potato Ground Took home the tail calf all Black Took an axe From the camp Put in the cows 3 of Them to night Planted on the East side of the Lane 1873 Renaud Lost in {torn away} </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> {page one} James Cameron Island 13th of May 1902 Planting East side of Lane Putting on Manure very fine cutting Potato seeds Fernandez crofsed to night This is the first milken taken in over 3 Weeks old this is Pope Pius Day not a very good Rope so the Romans say in Rome 14th Fine putting out Manure Sowing Louis Riel captured 1885 a Lot of Boats going to Day Willie Rose and Arthur here Left their Tennet to be Filled Fernandez took 3 cans of Syrup to sell to someone Sowed oats 15th Fine some Windy Sissy and Ionia Went to Fish to night 49 Perch then I and Ionia Went {illegible} Wind Fernandez and his boy here to night from the {illegible} Stanley here got 2 Doz of Eggs for Adeliade 16th Fine Windy cool Ploughing at the Stone Fence Fernandez took a can of Syrup 4 Doz Eggs Moses Larue Got the Pier Light {illegible} {page two} James Cameron Island 25th of April 1902 {torn away}ate Day very Windy a Few grains of Hail and some snow Eddy Renshaw here for Stanley to go to Work as he is going away tommorrow on the Hamilton Fernandez crofsed to Jane McPhersons Sale in 2nd Consefsion Smallman crofsed this morning From Summerstown to Dundee had to Stop with the high Wind 25th St Marks Day Unfortunate Day very Fine Day Martin Lazore here goin to Look for Seed Potatoes Leander and Fernandez Went for to Sow Set some Fires Cowes Let out to Day I cant see to Write so I must make it Big or I cant Read this Writing when I write {illegible} 26th Windy taken away the Banking Raining Gordon came the {illegible}bineau came up this Evening Sunday Wind some Rain cool Chickens out now {torn away}bineau passed Down Working at Summerstown Wharf Last Week </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> {page one} James Cameron Island {April }1902 a very Fine Day a sea {torn away} Tug went Down {torn away} a raft Working at Trenching and Water Run and s{torn away}ing and covering it Harr{torn away}land canal to be opened to Day Fernandez crofsed to night Been without Tea since Last Week and was over to night did not take any {torn away} 29th a very Fine Day E Wind Salted the cattle for the first Time they got salt since last Fall a Tug went Down {illegible}ding {torn away} a Buyos a sight at Hills Last night Smoky this afternoon Rained to night What they sowed they dont tell me they dont want me to know 30th Last Day of April some Wet Alexandra Went Down to Day on her First Trip Fernandez went to Summerstown Brought Black Tea Lights up now Rained {folded over} 1st of May St Pillips Day Filgate went Down Barge came up to D {folded over} Wire Fence Prince {torn away} Fernandez went {torn away} in the concession {page two} James Cameron Island 18th of April 1902 {torn away} Duncan's Birth Day very Fine Day Ploughing moving Stone Moving the mill line {torn away} Rubbish I went to the {torn away} Island Mifs Lilly Renshaw Departed at a 1/4 to 6 o clock this Evening a very Fine Little Lady always pleasant and they say to Be Buried Monday Leander there to night at the Wake I can hardly see to Write this 19th East Wind cloudy or Foggy Captain Alexander Smallman of the Grenada started this of the morning Leander to Cornwall Bought 5 Bushels of Wheat a pair of shoes Gordon took the Grain Down in his new Boat Leander went to the Wake Gordon Fishing to night 9 2 calves now 20th Sunday Rained Thunder and Lightning to night Fine Sissy and Ionia went to see Lilly Gordon Fernandez and Leander went to the Wake to night 2 of the Sheep had Lambs {torn away}them had 2 {rest of page illegible} </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> {page one} James Cameron Island {illegible} 1902 Lilly Renshaw was Buried to Day a {torn away} young Lady aged about 18 Gordon Leander Fernandez Went to the Funeral Stanley ploughing East of the Lane fence East Wind Rained tonight Gordon took his saw sawed some sticks into stove Wood Gordon crofsed to Bakers {torn away} Eclipse Began change in the Moon Sawing wood Ploughing the cow yard close to the Bush For a Gardon I went to the upper Point and Down the south side Fine to Day 23rd St George's Day the Festival of the English St George Killing the Dragon Fine cloudy or smoky Turned High Wind Sowing the Wheat Harrowing {torn away} to Day too Sett D{torn away}to Hatch to Day {torn away} Potatoes for seed very {torn away} Baker {rest of page torn away} {page two} James Cameron Island 21st of {illegible} 1902 very Fine Day West Wind Fixing the Fence on the south side in Cord wood Bay for a peice on the Bank the soger crofsed again to Day Went around to Day they took the B{torn away} Ground Expecting the new Boat to pass set some Fires took over the Carraways from the other House Leander to Summerstown Bought the stuff for soap Some Drops of Rain 22nd Nomination DAy in Alexandria McLeod and McPherson Ionia and I Fishing 32 Fish Then Went to C Tupper's Island or Butternut Island for Wild Onions got Quite a Lot they are splendid as a Vegetable healthy coming Back home a Good way up had to turn Back we took in 3 heavy swells Rained and Thunder and Lightning after a While Tried it again and got home Rained hard showers to night Planted Beans young Ducks out made here soft soap Planting 23rd Fine Morning First Butter made Plaining a Butternut Board yesterday Sissy and Ionia went to Jo Douquetts with Doz of Eggs took the Black Kitten to Jams at Summerstown Leander to {torn away} </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> {page one} James Cameron Island 24th of May 1902 Victoria Day John James McDonald very Low Lst night Rained to Day and Last night a Holy Day to Day and Thunder and Lightning 13 young Ducks a Big Day in Cornwall to Day Queen Victoria's Birth Day A Meeting in Summerstown Last night for McLeod 25th Sunday very Fine Day Stanley came from Renshaws 3 of Them went Fishing Rained again heavy to night 26th Raining Thunder Lightning working at the chimney cubbard vrey showry Lots of Boats Going to Day the Quebec Boat From Toronto Passed Down here near 8 o clock Stanley and Leander went out to see her she goes very Fast my sight is very Dim to Day The captain of the Tug here to Butter and Milk George came Gave him seed corn and Papers Sent Squashes to Uncle Bill Working at the Pasture for the cows a Fence Rained Lightning The Tug came up with a Loaden of scows From Coteau Gordon came to to night {page two} James Cameron Island 29th May 1902 Unfortunate Day Corpus Christie Royal Oak Day or Oak Apple Day Election Day McLeod & McPherson A Great Majority for McLeod over McPherson very high Wind to crofs Gordon Leander Stanley and I Landed at Charles Craigs and he Drove me out to the Pollin Boat and {torn away}s other Rigs took 2 Loads out and B 3 of us took Dinner there This is Stanleys first vote aged 22 {illegible} Strong Conservative votes in our Family had a chat with my old Friend George Hence and several others seen Mrs McDonald Gore Dan Frasers Daughter on the Pint Ranald Roys Wife Buried to Day Went Down from Mr Craigs to see my old Respected Friend John Hamilton he is not very well to all alone tried some of his Bread and cake making and it was most Splendid Stanley and I came home Rained hard to night Leander came 450 majority Fernandez one of the {illegible} </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> {page one} James Cameron Island 30th of May 1902 Unfortunate Day Fernandez came crofsed Stanley with Franks Boat some Windy cool Stanley and Fernandez 31st Went to Dundee took the Hide Gave them 25 cents for to Get Radways RR very Fine Day Leander Harrowing this is the 31st a Fortunate Day John James McDonald Died Friday night the 30th the Bought oil Tobacco and RRR 1st of June the Glorious First of June Unfortunate Day Rowena (Vicky) Birth Day 1878 Gordon went to the Wake to night a very warm Day Rained to night 2nd Stanley and the soger went some Place to Work I Dont know wher and the rest dont know as I asked them Gordon came From the Funeral had his Chest of Tools some claboards some of Boxes is Taken and the comclips got a Tobacco Box from Gordon Rain Went to Fish too Windy can hardly see {page two} James Cameron Island 3rd of May 1902 A Fortunate Day some Windy Gordon crofsed to the Wharf Rained Thunder an Lightning Rained all night mostly some Windy one of the cows calved to Day 4th This Old George the 3rs Birth Day it was Kept up for a Long Time Raining Dull Day Kind of Misty I see in the Standard the Death of Duncan McDonald the Blacksmith of Cornwall Formerly of Martintown and Before that of Williamstown another of my Schoolmates and Town{illegible} aged about the same near 77 years Raining to Day Talking about Pleace with S Africa 5th Fine Day Perigee Windy Stanley came From Renshaws Building a Boat house he is Going to Fort Covington with Adeliade Sissy going too Brought with her 2 Baskets of Eggs Leander Fixing a Frame for Pictures Ionia and I Fishing 26 Doz of Eggs 15 cents Bag of Fine Salt 3..95 Due Bill </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> {page one} James Cameron Island 6th of June 1902 on this Day of the Month Sir John A McDonald Departed Stationary very Fine Day went Fishing Peter Back here To Butter pound 1 Quart Syrup 25 not Paid Drawing Sticks for a Wharf Let the Water Run out of the Hollow above the house caught 21 Perch Went Spearing to night got Pikes Succours Perch Some Fishing Lights out to night Line Boats running now some Getting Maskinonge rain tonight 7th in Quebec 18 6 Raining 7th Raining Gorden and Fernandez came to night Rained also Adeliade and James R came very Windy to Day Gordon Went acrofs to Work with Frank D 8 Raining Gordon and Fernandez crofsed Gordon came Back a mistake at the 7th {page two} James Cameron Island 9th of June 1902 a Fine Forenoon Adeliade and James R came Gordon crofsed to Work with Frank Turned very Windy Plaining Boards Dug a Few Stones I went over to the old House Aunty Mary's Birth Day 1813 Unfortunate Day very Windy Adelaide stopt night with the Wind being too High 10th Windy began to Rain this morning Stanley put her acrofs home and the Wind is very high gave 2 Hens to Her Gordon and Stanley came 11th Fine E Wind Livinia and Stanley Went to take Adeliade to Fort Covington hewing the sticks for St Barnabas Day Fishing Soldiers Down on the Bohemian Mr Webster and Family came to Hamilton's Island a Real old Scotch Gentleman and a Fine Family he has always with Him </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> {page one} James Cameron Island 12th June 1902 a very Fine Day taking Down the Boat-house to take it to this side I took over my mineral Stones and Pottery Fishing some Rained to night caught some Pickerel Pike and Perch Taking Donw the Boathouse 13th Fine Killed a calf 6 Weeks old Fernandez came From Renshaws Ionia and Livinia (Senior) went up to Renshaws took up the Boat Fernandez came Down in Kind of Misty Ionia and her Mother went to see Mrs Renshaw Gordon came to night fine 14th Misty Foggy turned Fine Working at the north sides of the Kitchen Boarding it Plaining Boards Leander went to Lemays Fernandez for the Mail Hoeing the Kansas Potatoes 15th Sunday 4 of them Fishing The Salisbury up with a Party to Hamiltons Island a Fine Day Gordon to Hamiltons to night The Knife stole out my Box {page two} James Cameron Island 16th of June 1902 On This Day commenced the Battle of Waterloo Sissy and Stanley went with Adeliade to Fort Covington Windy and Rained hard 17th Fine NorWest Wind Fine Working at the Kitchen From upstairs put the cultivator Through the Potatoes 18th Decided the Fate of Europe The Battle of Waterloo working in the West and North side of the Kitchen Unfortunate Day Planted corn put tar on the seed 2 Indians here for Butter Gordon here crofsed to night for nails 19th a Fine Day some Windy Mr Webster and 2 Daughters here Brought me Papers and Calender and papers for the Boys Mr Leslie came to Fishing Hamilton Island to Day shearing the Sheep Leander crofsed </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> {page one} James Cameron Island 20th of June 1902 very Fine Stanley and Ionia went Home with Boat Fixing in the Kitchen Boarding Done shearing the Sheep Gordon came Peter Back here paid and got credit for 3 {illegible} Leander crossed to Jo Douquet Took 4 Gallons of Syrup 4 Dollars 36 Feet gone Elem Gone not very well to Day Unfortunate Day to Day 21st First Day of Summer Raining wind south East and changed to West 4 of Them at the Boarding up stairs North side and Downstairs south side Longest Day in the Year about Now 22nd Sunday Uncle Donald Camerons Birth Day 23 Fine Fixing the vinegar hoeing some a Few Drops of Rain Filled 2 Barrles of Shavings 24th St John the Baptiste Day Fine a Few Drops of Rain a couple of squalls of Wind Pulling Mustard Weeding the Garden Went for Buckwheat {page two} James Cameron Island June 1902 25th very Fine Day Sowed the Buckwheat I took over my curiousity stones from the other House and Rods oars Holers Fishing stuf Bo yes Peter Beck Hesplain went up Columbian went Down Took the Barrel to River soger off again to night where they got I can hardly see took my Box thought I told them that I was going to use churning with the crank First churn Rained hard to night Thunger got a Letter From Helen concerning the Death of Lizzie Burton here Daughter the Beloved wife of Mr Steel we all Join we all Join in Sorrow with them </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> {page one} James Cameron Island 26th of June 1902 This was to Be Coronation Day for King Edward the 7th But he is unwell and had to Be put off Rained Turned Fine very Windy Fixing at the Boat he got Last night from Randolph Got Helen Letter this morning Rained to night 27th Windy cool Rained some Fixing East East End of the Kitchen upstairs Gordon came to night Windy Weather sawed some stove Wood 28th Fine Day Windy Gordon Went to Lancaster Gave hm a 2 Dollar Bill to Buy me a pair of pants Working at sticks for the Boat House Drew 2 sticks at the Potatoes no Bugs yet 29th Sunday St Peter St Paul's Day E Wind {page two} James Cameron Island 1902 Fine the 2 oys went took 2 Shovels with them Tom and Arthur Rose here got Tub Butter at 20 cents 6 Dollars and 80 cents no change got 2 Dollars Ionia got some Mr Webster and Tina here she Teaces in Ottawa cream Eggs Butter Boys home Laying the sticks of the Boathouse Cut down the hill at the Trene Fixed a Bench for my Tools a Fine Day Few Drops of Rain 1st of July Dominion Day Rained to night very Fine Day Working at the Frame of the Boat House Gordon made a Frame put it up and Boarded it Rain 2nd of July Fine Day Working at the Boathouse 3rd a Fine Day The very Rev Mr Mathieson From Dan Cameron here Read 6 of Matthew and Corinthians Explained it thoroughly Brought me a very Fine Book Stanley to Lancaster for singles and to Summerstown </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> {page one} James Cameron Island 1902 4th of July 1902 The show or Circus {illegible} to Day caught Trowling Pike this morning 4 of the {illegible} Websters at shore Picnick for themselves Mr Genie came to night cleaning up the Bank at the Boathouse Rained all night very warm Day got a present of a Snuf and Snuf From Mr Genie 5th Uncle Johns Birth Day 1803 a Fine Day Gordon crofsed Fernandez Finished his Boat Stanley Leander about the Boat house Mr Genie here 6th Sunday Dan Spink here Gordon went to Cornwall Fixing his Boat Bought Sail for his Boat Fixing Floor in the Boat house Taking in the Wood Genie came ha a shave stopt to night pulling mustard Thunder Rain Wind {page two} James Cameron Island 8 Duly 1902 Fine Fixing Boat Painting it Plough through Corn Fixed Boards Behind Kitchen Door Wrote a Letter to send Helen Making a Sail for Gordons Boat Windy Rained party at Hamiltons Island Fine hoeing corn and Potatoes Went to the Lower Point 4 of them for ice Butter ice Buttermilk {illegible} Boat Gordon Working around some Pic Nic at Fixing the {illegible} mast Leander crofsed got 3 Perch Wind a new Herald from Dan Lots of EEl flies {illegible}th Fine Began the cubboard Grinding Tools Hoeing went to the Head of the Island and Mosquito are Bad Fishing now on {illegible} Roads Water high Lots of Boats my eyesight Getting worse Fine a Tennet of Butter Jo Douquets Hoeing Potatoes {torn away} corner cubboard Gordon {torn away}new sail on his boat </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> James Cameron Island 12th of July 1902 Orangeman's Day Fine some Windy Leander went to Maxville to see the Orange Walk Gordon took to Lancaster Stanley at the Potatoes Began to Wear the Blue pants put old Cubboard in the Cellar Minnie and {illegible} Windy 13th Sunday Gordon went this Evneing {illegible} at Hamiltons heard James Summers came Cornwall to visit Fr{torn away} 14th Fine Adeliade and J R here the 2 Boys went up with the {illegible} Windy Leander came from {illegible} 15th very warm Began to {illegible} Wind heavy thunder Lightning the R{illegible} Machine together 16th Fine Leander {illegible} to 5 Gallons of vinegar Bill Morris 2 scythe 10 lb of {rest of page illegible} </div> transcribed https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/5473fa02678b2cb46bc3ed6797a7f0c6.pdf 71336c4dc03a5e0a93389a2df5d7edc5 PDF Text Text DIARY OF JAMES W. CARPENTER 1880 - 1907 PRODUCED BY DONALD W. CARPENTER �This Book is One of a Limited Edition of 800 Copies Reproduction or publication of the contents in any manner is restricted to a single copy for personal use. Published by "PAST TO PRESENT" ISBN 0-9695558-0-6 * Copywrite 1991 by Donald W. Carpenter 700 St Clair Parkway, Corunna, Ontario Canada N0N 1G0 Printed in 1991 by The Instant Print Shoppe Wallaceburg, Ontario Bound by Wallaceburg Bookbinding & Mfg. Co. Ltd. Wallaceburg, Ontario �Acknowledgements I wish to acknowledge the contributions of many fine people without whom this look back into our history would not have been possible. My thanks to Joyce Heatherly, granddaughter of James W. Carpenter, for typing the original diaries, some frayed and fragile, and for supplying her extensive information regarding the Carpenter family. To Marvin Carpenter, grandson of James, for allowing me to copy the diary he had in his possession and for the numerous photos that he has provided. To Frances Staza, granddaughter of James, for her photo contributions. To two Sombra Township ladies, Eunice Henry and Laura Babcock who have shown me not only a vast collection of pictures and memoribilia but a greater knowledge of the people of Sombra Township of the 1800's than I ever could have found elsewhere. To Lillian (Lancaster) Brackenbury of Alpena, for her contributions of pictures and genealogy. A lady who was a child when James was visiting her father John Lancaster. My thanks to the many other citizens that I approached while researching this diary. I also appreciate the assistance and co-operation I received at Libraries, Museums and Court Houses in both Ontario and Michigan. A special thank you to my wife Jeannette for keying the entire diary into the computer. Also to her and my sons Kevin and Keith, thanks for the many hours that they allowed me to put into this project that could have rightfully been shared with them. This diary is printed as it was written with the addition of some punctuation to separate his thoughts for easier reading. The spelling of the names of people and places were corrected whenever possible. Errors and omissions are possible. �Dedicated to the Memory of James William Carpenter 1854 - 1907 �James W. Carpenter was born in a log house in Sombra Township on the 23rd of January, 1854. He was the only child of John Carpenter and Harriet Henry. His parents were newcomers to the area when they married on the 17th of January, 18 53 at Port Sarnia, Ontario. Harriet, his mother, died on the 26th of August, 18 55 and until John Carpenter's remarriage to Elizabeth Ann Henry in 1862, I believe that James was raised with the motherly influence of his Aunt Marilla Carpenter during those early years of his life. Because of this youthful association, I detect a closeness between James and his Aunt Marilla throughout the Diary. On the 19th of January, 1907 at his farm home in Ossineke Township, Alpena County, Michigan, James W. Carpenter died of heart failure. He was buried at the Wilson Township Cemetery next to his beloved wife Mary and in the same family plot as Aunt Marilla and Uncle John Van Alstine. "THANKS FOR YOUR MEMORIES" �James W. Carpenter Diary-1880 CONTENTS Acknowledgements Dedication Introduction Contents Maps and Illustrations Family Groups 1880 1 1881 21 1882 ........................................................... 58 1883 ........................................................... 96 1884 ........................................................... 147 1885 ........................................................... 210 1887 ........................................................... 256 1888 ........................................................... 287 1889 ........................................................... 329 1890 ........................................................... 378 1894 446 1900 487 1907 556 Index Index 1 �James W. Carpenter Diary-1880 MAPS & ILLUSTRATIONS Year Page 1880 1881 1882 1883 1884 1885 3 4 5 8 10 11 14 16 17 20 25 26 30 37 44 48 54 57 63 68 69 75 77 78 86 97 102 102 111 114 127 143 150 153 153 158 161 164 165 187 189 200 203 205 206 207 211 Subject Contributor Bethel Methodist Church Eunice Henry Steam Threshing Eunice Henry Martin Nathaniel Henry Eunice Henry Marilla (Carpenter) Vanalstine Marvin Carpenter Pearl & Flora Marine City Library Cattanach's Store Ledger Laura Babcock Mary Elizabeth (Tomlin) Grant Glenda Young Residents of Sombra Township Lambton County Atlas Sombra Township Map Lambton County Atlas Samuel Poland Family Melvin Poland Lyman Henry Family Jacgueline Dunseath James W. Carpenter Joyce Heather ly Simon Poland Marvin Carpenter Visiting Cards Laura Babcock Martha Hardick Mabel Phillips Warren & Lydia Henry Laura Babcock Eight Day Clock Frances Staza Emma line Henry Laura Babcock Andrew Smith Lambton County Atlas John E. Carpenter Donald Carpenter Samuel Poland Mourning Card Laura Babcock Nathaniel & Ann Henry Laura Babcock Courtright Donald Carpenter Hannah Henry Laura Babcock Delbert Youngs Family Mabel Phillips Lucy Carpenter Donald Carpenter M.L. Burnham Lambton County Atlas James Carpenter's Compasses Joyce Heatherly Sons of Temperance Card Laura Babcock Peter N. & Emma Henry Eunice Henry James Carpenter Family Donald Carpenter Bethel School House Donald Carpenter William & Eliza Eyres. Glenda Young Peter Rivers Family Mary Masterson Lawrence Johnston Family Winnie Johnston Jane, Mary & Bill Poland ....Marvin Carpenter Poland Farm Assessment Jeanette Watson Peter N. Henry Family Eunice Henry Alonzo Lapish Family. Laura Babcock John B. O'Hare Donald Carpenter Robert Stokes Family Sombra Museum Bill of Sale for Farm Lambton Co. Registry Phillipa Broad Laura Babcock Map of Michigan-Ontario Borders.... Donald Carpenter Seth Carpenter Alpena County Atlas Bill of Sale for Land Alpena Land Registry Aldrich Tombstone Donald Carpenter �James W. Carpenter Diary-1880 212 Joseph Sifton Family 1887 1888 1889 1890 1894 Marvin Carpenter 219 Ellis Brothers & Sisters Catherine Moffat 221 Omar D. Conger Marine City Library 228 Matt Sicken Mill Marine City Library 230 Hiawatha Marine City Library 236 Dr. R. Baird Marine City Library 237 Streets of Marine City Marine City Library Marine City Library 238 Ships of Marine City Marine City Library 240 Marine City Town Hall Donald Carpenter 244 Mary Carpenter & Joseph Marine City Library 252 L.C. Cottrell Store Marvin Carpenter 257 Citizenship Certificate Alpena County Atlas 265 Ossineke Township Map Alpena County Atlas 266 Ossineke Township Map Alpena County Atlas 278 Alpena County Court House Marvin Carpenter 290 William J. Carpenter 297 Logging Camp Bunkhouse Frances Staza 297 Hon. Michael O'Brien Alpena County Atlas Alpena Library 298 Alpena National Bank Besser Museum 300 Typical Log House Betty Duvall 312 Robert & Jane McLeod Alpena County Atlas 314 Union Hotel Marvin Carpenter 317 Maggie Poland Lillian Brackenbury 322 Hiram King Alpena County Atlas 330 Wilson Township Map Alpena Library 357 Alpena Lillian Brackenbury 358 Lancaster Brothers & Sisters McLeod Family 383 Lambert Vanalstine & McLeods 385 Horses Moving Logs Frances Staza 388 McLeod Bill of Sale Alpena Land Registry 394 M.E Church, King Settlement Donald Carpenter 404 Mary Carpenter gravestone Donald Carpenter Laura Babcock 406 Sombra Donald Carpenter 408 Richard Tomlin Family 413 Sarnia Observer, "Drowned" Sarnia Library 414 Fred Young & Children of Deceased..Elaine Weeks 415 Ben & Ida Nunn Laura Caldwell 417 Sarnia Observer, "Death Notice"....Sarnia Library Mildred Carpenter 418 John E. & Amarilla Carpenter Donald Carpenter 419 Lucy (Carpenter) Bedford Marvin Carpenter 422 Annie Poland 424 Donald, Simon & Bob Grant Glenda Young Marine City Library 428 Steamer Mary 430 George & Eliza Hargrove Laura Babcock 430 Elgy Robinson Family Eunice Henry Betty Hoi lis 431 John & Emma Carpenter Marvin Carpenter 433 Vanalstines & Siftons Alpena Library 435 Globe Hotel 438 McLeods 50th Wedding Aniversary....McLeod Family 446 James & Frances (Doyle) & Children.Frances Staza Alpena County Atlas 453 Alpena �James W. Carpenter Diary-1880 1900 1907 4 69 48 3 490 497 511 515 52 0 52 8 539 556 556 Tombstone of John Vanastine Donald Carpenter James Ricey Carpenter Eunice Henry Alpena Argus, Election Results Alpena Library "Will" William J. Carpenter Frances Staza Herman & Ruth Cramer Lillian Brackenbury Wolfe Creek School McLeod Family Herbert Roy Carpenter Marvin Carpenter Tally Boards for Lumbermen Joyce Heatherly Harriet & Eva Carpenter Marvin Carpenter Alpena Argus Obituary Alpena Library Tombstone of James W. Carpenter.... Donald Carpenter �James W. Carpenter Diary-1880 John Carpenter 1823 - 1899 (Son) James William Carpenter 1854 - 1907 (Their Family) m-1876 Mary Margaret E. Poland 1859 - 1890 m-1893 Frances M. Doyle 1862 - 1943 Edna Carpenter 1894 - 1894 Esther Carpenter 1894 - 1894 Harriet Maria Carpenter 1897 - 1961 (Second Marriage) John Carpenter 1823 - 1899 (Their Family) Harriet Henry 1831 - 1855 William John Carpenter 1878 - 1954 Simon James Carpenter 1880 - 1882 Eva May Carpenter 1883 - 1944 Joseph Wellington Carpenter 1885 - 1886 Thomas Arthur Carpenter 1887 - 1954 Herbert Roy Carpenter 1889 - 1959 (Second Marriage) James William Carpenter 1854 - 1907 (Their Family) m-1853 m-1862 Elizabeth Ann Henry 1830 - 1875 Jane Maria Carpenter 1864 - 1864 John Edward Carpenter 1865 - 1934 Lucy Levina Carpenter 1868 - 1938 Harriet Fanny Carpenter 1870 - 1870 Mary Charlotte Carpenter 1873 - 1884 (Third Marriage) John Carpenter 1823 - 1899 m-1877 Emma F.(Hargrove) Wright 1834 - 1921 �James W. Carpenter Diary-1880 Samuel Poland 1837 - 1882 (Their Family) m-1858 Mary Grace Cowling 1839 - 1919 Mary Margaret E. Poland 1859 - 1890 William Poland 1862 - 1930 Simon "Sie" Poland 1865 - 1906 Jane Poland 1868 - 1949 Annie Poland 1870 - 1960 Margaret "Maggie" Poland 1873 - 1953 Thomas Poland 1876 - 1952 John Poland 1879 - 1955 Joseph Poland 1881 - 1961 �James W. Carpenter Diary - 1880 1880 Sombra Twp., Ontario 02 Aug Rained so that we could not harvest, went down town and settled with Andrew Smith for elm bolts, docked three quarters of a cord on twenty-four and a half. Went over to Marine City and bought rat poison and a rubber ball for Willie. 03 Aug Heard that the Council have been holding a Court of Revision on Garp Run ditch for the last two days. 05 Aug Settled with Delbert Youngs for drawing cord wood to Mr. Stanley, had two dollars and a half left for myself. Finished harvesting with Samuel Poland. 06 Aug Elizabeth Brown died at two o'clock AM. Sister in the Lodge of the Sons of Temperance, Bethel Church, Rivers Corners, Sombra. 07 Aug Finished binding Delbert Youngs oats, he paid me ten shillings for yesterdays work. Elizabeth Brown buried today. 09 Aug Would have finished Delbert Youngs stacking and ended his harvest had it not rained, have two more loads to get in. 12 Aug Went to Courtright after one thousand feet of lumber, paid eight dollars for it and one pair of boots for two dollars. Delbert Youngs finished his harvest Poland helped him one half day for me, he owes me now for two days and a half. 13 Aug Went to the village for nails for to make bins for oats and barley. Signed an order for two montmorency cherries at seventy-five cents each and also for one half dozen cuthberth raspberry at three dollars per dozen. M.A. Cox, agent, Rochester. 15 Aug Deposited the first list of Library Books M.E.S.S in Library. 16 Aug Made the bins for the oats and barley. 17 Aug Commenced to dig my potatoes in the forenoon, helped Delbert Youngs thresh in the afternoon, Thomas and George Mulligan machine. -1- �James W. Carpenter Diary - 1880 18 Aug Finished at Delbert Youngs this forenoon, had 677 bushels of grain, made cupboard for to hold clothes this afternoon. 20 Aug Bill Poland commenced to plow for fall wheat on my place, Thomas Audrick came to look at my horse, offered it to him for sixty-five dollars in cash, he said he would be back Monday forenoon if he did not make another bargain. 21 Aug Picked up sixteen and a half bushels of potatoes. Bill Poland intends to join the Sons of Temperance tonight and be initiated. He did. 2 3 Aug Took Willie down to the Doctor Merrison for to get some medicine for his eye. He would not give me any until next month or until his eye got worse. Delbert Youngs gave me four dollars for harvesting. 24 Aug Samuel Poland threshed the grain on my lower place, had two hundred and five bushels of fall wheat, 56 bush, barley, 54 bush, oats, as tallied from the machine. 25 Aug Would have threshed on the upper place but for the rain. 26 Aug Commenced to thresh on upper place. 27 Aug Finished at noon, had three hundred and thirty-nine bushel of oats and one hundred and thirteen bushels of barley. Number of bushels growed on both places oats 393 threshed §2 cts 7.86 barley 169 3 5.07 wheat 200 3 6.00 762 $18.93 28 Aug Samuel Poland paid me for harvesting for him this harvest, helped him nineteen days @ $1.00 per day $19.00. Sold Bill horse to Sant Witherel for sixty-five dollars. He is to give me his note to be paid by the first of March 1881. 29 Aug Probationers taken into full membership at M.E. Church Bethel, Rivers Corners, Sombra. John J. Brown, Thomas Mulligan, George Mulligan, Thomas Broad, Mary Rivers, Alice Lapish. (Gilbert Brown refused) 3 0 Aug Went to Courtright and bought me a suit of clothes for thirteen and a half dollars at Cathcarts, bought bedstead at Noyles for three dollars. Polly has gone to sit up with Mrs. Eliza Eyers. 31 Aug Finished digging my potatoes, had about twenty bushels. -2- �James W. Carpenter Diary - 1880 01 Sep Commenced to thresh at Samuel Polands. Had a fearful time, the machine was throwing the grain in the straw stack, only threshed a little over one hundred bushels, (the key came out of the cylinder pinion) 02 Sep Finished threshing at Polands, he had 2 54 bush, barley and 41 bush, fall wheat as tallied from the machine. Throwed off for dirt, 34 bush, of the barley and 47 bush, off fall wheat, total numbers; bush. 254 @3 cents $7.62. Thomas and George Mulligan did the said threshing for Poland. 03 Sep Rev. W. Pierce has been holding special service in Bethel M.E. Church, Rivers Corners since the 30th of August. Split up the body of large soft maple into cordwood (cut last spring), went to town with Bill Eyers, got 1 gal. of coal oil, had to pay 30 cents for it. Bethel Methodist Church 04 Sep Helped Peter Rivers finish his threshing, had 534 bushels altogether. 05 Sep The minister from Wallaceburg preached in place of Rev. W. Pierce, AM. a missionary collection was taken up which amounted to about and also a subscription was sent around which amounted to . Mary Rivers and Isabella Brown were appointed collectors, I signed 25 cents and paid it and gave 10 cents in collection. -3- �James W. Carpenter Diary - 1880 06 Sep Went over to other line to help Alonzo Lapish to thresh, the machine broke down, came home and went to help cut Polands hungarian grass on my lower place. 07 Sep Cut hungarian grass in the forenoon, rained in afternoon. Typical Steam Threshing c1880 From the Henry Photo collection 08 Sep Finished cutting the hungarian grass and commenced to cut corn. 10 Sep Helped Samuel Poland two days cutting corn, I was sick with the fever, Polly finished her guilt, Polly had a guilting. Mrs. S. Poland, Mrs. Charles Henry, Mrs. Peter Henry and Mrs. Warren Henry was to it. 13 Sep Had Dr. Merrison to see myself and Willie, he gave us both some medicine, had the bilious fever. William Eyers went down for the doctor for me. 14 Sep Had the fever all day, Willie was better. Mr. & Mrs. Peter Henry were up to see me in the evening. Father brought me up a bag full of apples. 15 Sep Fever broke on me this morning, Mrs. Peter Henry sent me a chicken. Simon Poland stayed with us all last night and -4- �James W. Carpenter Diary - 1880 went down to the doctor for some medicine for me, he gave him six powders and some other in a phial. 16 Sep First day out since I had the fever was down to Charles Henry's, has the steamer, was threshing, pealed pumpkins in afternoon. Polly has the fever today, taken the first medicine I got for Willie. 17 Sep Went down myself to see Doctor Merrison. He gave me some pills, went to Marine City spent about hour with Martin Henry in shoe shop, Mr. William H. Roberts has fever too. Martin Nathaniel Henry 18 Sep Went to Charles A. Witherel got the note for Bill horse, Warren Henry was taken with fever. Father threshed with steamer. 19 Sep Went down town with Dr. Merrison for medicine for Mrs. Roberts and James Roberts, sent up one bottle for Fournie, left it at George Hargrove's, one bottle for my stepmother, two bottles for Charles and Sarah Henry and one for Warren Henry, two bottles and powder for Johnston's and two bottles for Mrs. W.H. and James Roberts. 20 Sep Went to Wilkesport for my mully cow, I milked Mrs. Robert's cow after I came back. Jane Bury came to Mrs. Roberts this afternoon. Samuel Poland and Bill and little Johnny Poland have fever. 21 Sep Went to Mrs. William Tweedles four miles up the east branch of the river Sydenham from Wallaceburg, walked there got there about four o'clock PM. Got an introduction -5- �James W. Carpenter Diary - 1880 to Mrs. Harrard wife of Rev. L. Harrard who preached on our circuit the last six months of last conference year. Went up to his place and spent the evening. He did not know me. He gave me a letter of introduction to his mother and brother-in-law, F.W. Haddin, Thamesville. 22 Sep Drove Mr. William Tweedle team to Thamesville with a load of cheese, 27 boxes. Put up team and got my dinner at Watts hotel, found out where Rev. Harrard folks live, first house north of the Hotel, were all well, spent half hour with them, gave me note to take back to Rev. Harrard. Got to Thamesville about eleven o'clock AM, there was four teams at moment out, we could not unload the cheese until after the four o'clock train came in from London. We left Thamesville about half past 9 PM, left note at Rev. Harrard's on the way home. 23 Sep Left Tweedles after dinner for home, got spade handle in Wallaceburg for twenty-five cents, came home by Wilkesport way, seen Alice Hardick. Her brother's wife gave me a parcel from Mrs. Tweedle, gave me a lock of Alice sister's hair for Alice Hardick. Got home ten minutes eight PM. My folks not at home. 24 Sep Went over to Polands cleaned up nine bushels of fall wheat sowed about eight bushels of it. Went to town to get some medicine for my wife. William Roberts let me have Dick horse. 2 5 Sep Helped Samuel Poland this afternoon to husk corn. 2 6 Sep Bishop Carman preached at Bethel Rivers Corners, Sombra, text 1 John chap. 5-18, Perfect love casteth out fear. 27 Sep John E. Carpenter helped me to cut under drain stuff on lower place were I live. 28 Sep Peter Henry drew the stuff for under drain this forenoon, commenced to dig this afternoon rain stopped me. 29 Sep Dug 33 ft. across the road laid the stuff and finished it up for under the drain. 3 0 Sep Completed 66 ft. of under drain. 01 Oct Completed 44 ft. of underdrain this forenoon, Simon Poland helped me to cut more stuff for to finish my under drain. Alonzo Lapish had an auction sale today. 02 Oct Warren Henry drew my under drain stuff for me and I helped -6- �James W. Carpenter Diary - 1880 him to load two loads of fire wood for it. Completed 3 0 ft. of under drain this afternoon. 03 Oct Officers were elected for 4 quarter for Bethel Sunday School held at 10 AM. Quarterly service held at Bethel, elder not present, Rev. W. Pierce preacher in charge and Rev. W. Dobbin of Marine City administered the Sacrament of the Lords Supper. Rev. W. Dobbin preached from Romans first chapter sixteenth verse. John J. Brown baby was Christened. 04 Oct Dug out the channel for the under drain in the hole behind the stable. 05 Oct Made a shave horse in the forenoon, James Boylan an Matilda Jane Rivers were married today at twelve o'clock by the Rev. Pierce. Quarterly board met this afternoon in connection with the M.E. Church at Bethel Church Sombra, Rivers Corners. Official members present Elder Griffith, Rev. Pierce, P.C, James W. Carpenter, Parkinson, Warren Henry, D. Young, P. Henry, Martin Henry Sr., John Stover. Elder Griffith preached in the evening at special service in place of Rev. Pierce. 06 Oct Elder Griffith paid us a visit this morning with W. Henry. Started making shingles fore noon, commenced to chop this after noon. Elder Griffith preached at Bethel this evening. 07 Oct Helped Wallace Micks to butcher a cow at Malcolm Cameron, Wilkesport, bought heart for 15 cts, weighted 4 1/2 lbs. 08 Oct Went down for the doctor for Willie. He was not at home, left word for him to come when he got home. He did not come. Helped Peter Henry thresh buckwheat. 09 Oct Finished the underdrain, laid 121 ft. total length of drain 299 ft. Thomas Allum called stayed to dinner, sent word for him to tell Dr. Merrison to come and see Willie. He did this evening. 14 Oct Bill Poland helped me to saw cord wood this afternoon. 15 Oct Bill Poland helped me saw wood all day. 16 Oct I split wood today, shot three quails one shot. 17 Oct Aunt Marilla Vanalstine, fathers sister, was up to see us today from Alpena Mich., U.S. came down with Capt. Shaw in two nights, St. Stevens, Detroit, Mich. Went over to church with me and father. -7- �James W. Carpenter Diary - 1880 Marilla (Carpenter) Vanalstine c1880 18 Oct Aunt Marilla came up from fathers this morning and wanted me to go home with her, I promised to. Received from Samuel Poland fifteen dollars on rent for 1880. 19 Oct Went to Courtright this forenoon to see when the boat would be up, seen Capt. E. Shaws wife, she expects the boat up this after noon. We leave tomorrow forenoon health and providence permitting. Polly sick and throwing up. 20 Oct Went to Capt. E. Shaws, Courtright, the boat did not come. 21 Oct Boat did not come to Courtright yet. I started for home met the boat St. Steven at days mill dock town line. We set sail and sailed as far as days dock in Moore opposite his farm, came home in the evening the wind was so light for us to sail up the river, got home 10 o'clock PM, got to the boat 4 AM. -8- �James W. Carpenter Diary - 1880 22 Oct Waiting for fair wind at days dock now. 23 Oct Waiting at Capt. E. Shaws for the St. Stevens, helped him to set out his peach trees and shingle his out house. Went down to the boat in the evening and from that home. Staid at home all night reached the boat in the morning. 24 Oct Went from the boat to Shaws, staid there till evening went down to the boat, got a chance for a ride to Courtright, intended to get my carpet bag and go home, they coaxed me not to. 2 5 Oct Fair wind at last the vessel got in Courtright about 8 AM, left Courtright about 9:30 AM got in sand beach in the government harbor about seven PM, the wind was blowing from the south in the evening, fair for us and it was raining. Capt. Shaw thought it was best for to anchor in the side of the harbor, he was afraid the wind might change when we would be half way across the Saginaw Bay, it was well for us that we did. 2 6 Oct The wind was blowing a fierce gale from the north this morning, our vessel dragged her anchor and got foul of another vessel at our stern, Capt. pulled down his fly half mast and we were towed along side of the pier. Aunt Marilla thought it would be best for us to go ashore and take the steamboat to Alpena. Expected her up on the 27th, had to pay 1 dollar for 2 beds and 2 meals. 27 Oct Waited in Sand Beach all day, boat Pearl came in the night, we heard her whistle and got up and started, she left us, we were ten minutes late. 28 Oct Expected the Flora up today, she did not come, we watched all night, did not come. 29 Oct Expected her for sure today, never came. Watched all night again. 3 0 Oct Expected her this morning, C.L. Boyington from Oscoda got a dispatch that the Flora left Port Huron at 6:30 o'clock last night. I made up my mind to come home last night, told Aunt so gave her five dollars to pay her way up on the boat from Sand Beach to Alpena, fare up $4.50. Took the cars at Sand Beach this morning at daylight and got in Port Huron about 10:30 o'clock, fare $2.10. Took the ferry was in Sarnia at 11:00, fare 10 cts., got on board the Hiawatha and came down to Bury•s dock, fare 50 cts. and walked home, got home just after bedtime. Money out of pocket by the trip, eleven dollars and twenty-six cts. -9- �James W. Carpenter Diary - 1880 Pearl Flora -10- �James W. Carpenter Diary - 1880 31 Oct Slept the best part of the day. W.S. Howel was appointed in my place as librarian Bethel S.S, Rivers Corners on the 31st Oct. 1880. 01 Nov Moved our things home again, split wood in the afternoon. 02 Nov Split wood forenoon, filed my crosscut saw and went to the Village in the afternoon, traded out $2.53 at P. Cattanachs. Sent a letter to Aunt Marilla, Alpena, Mich. U.S. Store Ledger of Peter Cattanach Jr., & Co 1876 03 Nov Simon Poland helped me saw cord wood. 04 Nov Split wood this forenoon rained afternoon. Samuel Poland and wife went to Sarnia today, shot one black squrrel. 05 Nov Bought butter from Aunt Lottie, 25 cts. Piled elm harts and bark for stove wood. -11- �James W. Carpenter Diary - 1880 06 Nov Rained all day. Had to carry my firewood up on my back. 07 Nov Had to buy a pound of butter at Polands on Sunday on account of the rain yesterday, 25 cts. 08 Nov Under brushed and chopped a little cord wood. S. Poland got me out to drain this morning to see him to pay on a note. 1 gal. syrup 75 cts. 09 Nov Bill Poland helped all day draw hay for Albert Henry, xx figures in book which I belong to this. Simon Poland helped me saw cord wood in afternoon. Received of Samuel Poland fifty-five dollars due me on rent for 1880, gave him receipt for this and the other fifteen dollars in one receipt and he gave me up the receipt I gave him on the 18 of October for the fifteen dollars. Seen John Doran, he promised me a beef, part pay on note he owes me. 10 Nov Rained most all day, Thomas Stokes told Poland to bring the plow home that he bought of him last fall. 11 Nov Poland fixed my plow and took Stokes home. 12 Nov Under brushed afternoon, lent my crosscut saw to William Eyers for to saw stove wood tomorrow. 13 Nov Went to see John Doran forenoon, chopped in afternoon. 14 Nov Milked line. night and morning, my cow is over to Polands other 15 Nov Had to fix my saw and make a beadle, split wood forenoon, Poland killed his old pig. 16 Nov Simon Poland helped me to saw in the afternoon. 17 Nov Getting up fire wood. Peter Henry team forenoon, Sie and Bill Poland team all day. Borrowed eighty-nine lbs. of flour of Samuel Poland until mine to the mill. 18 Nov Got letter from Aunt Marilla Vanalstine from Alpena, Mich. The letter was sent from Alpena the fifth of this month, it was not directed right, got 1 bushel of apples from C. Sheeran for twenty-five cts. 19 Nov Hunted all day got four rabbits and one partridge. 20 Nov Split wood part of day, lent S. Poland crosscut saw. John Doran sent me out one half of beef at 4 & 5, hind quarter weighed 110 lbs. front quarter weighted 112 lbs, gave him -12- �James W. Carpenter Diary - 1880 receipt for $9.98 apply on note. Annie and Maggie Poland came over today to stay all night. 21 Nov Mary cooked rabbit pie, I could not eat it. Mrs. Poland was over, she liked it, we gave her the rest of the pie and rabbits. 22 Nov Spoke to Maria Brown to work for us, she said she would let us know at night whether she would come or not. She sent word by Jane Poland that she would be over Tuesday night or Wednesday morning. Polly let her father have sixteen dollars to pay Sam Whitely. Helped Mr. Allen butcher. 23 Nov Brought my cow home from Polands. Sie Poland helped me to saw stove wood in the afternoon at house. Mrs. Allen brought us down 16 lbs. of fresh pork - $.50. Maria Brown came over this afternoon and said she would commence to work tomorrow forenoon some time. 24 Nov Piled up cord wood forenoon. Was to Rev. Pierce stove wood bee afternoon. Maria Brown commenced work this afternoon. Paid her one dollar on work this evening. Mrs. Peter Henry called this afternoon. 25 Nov Went to the village in forenoon & spent $1.48. Bill Poland helped me saw. Gave Sie Poland $.25 for 10 lbs. sugar. 26 Nov Split and piled wood all day. Mrs. Peter Henry called fore noon, gave Mary a hogshead for mince meat. Aunt Lottie gave her some apples for mince meat. 27 Nov Tried to hoop a pork barrel that I got at fathers this morning for to salt my beef. 28 Nov Stayed at home all day. Poland came over and showed me the account that he got from Andrew Smith charging him for wood which he should have delivered Smith for $1. 29 Nov Went down with Sie Poland to be as a witness in the settlement with him and Smith. A. Smith wanted of Poland some twenty nine dollars for damages for not drawing the wood. Smith sent Poland his acct. claiming some sixty dollars and some cents for which he took thirty dollars and sixty one cents and Poland gave him seventy five cents for interest on fifteen dollars which Smith had given him in cash. Smith gave Poland a receipt in full of his account without dating it as he should have done. Smith gave the receipt on this twenty ninth day of November 1880. Spent in P. Cattanach store today $1.35. Wrote a -13- �James W. Carpenter Diary - 1880 postcard to St. Catherines Saw Inc. This is a copy of a post card that I sent to R.H. Smith & Co. St. Catherines, Ont. to R.H. Smith & Co. have you any of the crosscut saws large in stock? If you have will you please answer this stating prices or what it would be by sending one by mail as I can't get one here. Yours Jas. W. Carpenter. 3 0 Nov Was to Mrs. Grant's stove wood bee in fore noon. Rev. and Mrs. Pierce and wife and one son called on us this afternoon. Mary Lapish drawed a bolt of stove wood for the minister afternoon. 01 Dec Samuel Poland gave me ten dollars on borrowed money. Killed one rabbit and 1 quail today. Split and piled up stove wood. Samuel Poland got 55 cts. for his barley in Sarnia yesterday. Holland Shorts and his two brothers killed a buck deer yesterday on William Gilbert's place. This happened on the last day of November 1880. Mrs. Grant Mary Elizabeth (Tomlin) Grant C1866 02 Dec Chopped all day in an old elm top back end of the place. 03 Dec Chopped and split some logs that was cut. noon. Salted beef at 04 Dec Went down town and went over to Marine City. Seen Alice Hardick. Gave her the parcel that her brothers wife gave me for her. Seen Staley about elm logs he told me to go on cutting, gave me the lengths of them. Got Willie a pair of shoes and some other things amounting to $2.00 besides ferry .17 cts. Sent post card to St. Catherines for cross cut saw gauge. 05 Dec Was home all day. Maria Brown went out to S. Witherel's last night. Expect her home tonight. 06 Dec Chopped fore noon, filed my cross cut saw afternoon. -14- �James W. Carpenter Diary - 1880 Peter Henry sale afternoon. Dec. 6, 1880. Pitted my potatoes last time 07 Dec Cut wood all day. Shot two partridges. Samuel Poland drawed his barley home from my place. Polly rode over home with him fore noon and back in afternoon. Mrs. Matilda Boylan and her sister called this afternoon. 08 Dec Bill Poland helped me saw cord wood. Poland went to Courtright with barley, had to bring it home again as they did not want to buy for a few days. 09 Dec Bill Poland helped me saw cord wood fore noon & helped me saw stove wood at the house afternoon. Polly expiled to be sick. Got the M.D. Merrison failed to ease. Gave M. Brown two dollars on work. Mrs. Emma Henry, Mrs. S. Ovland stayed until morning of the 10th. 10 Dec Split stove wood at the house in fore noon. Henry came at noon. Mrs. Peter 1 1 Dec SIMON JAMES CARPENTER Born 6:35 o'clock AM. Mrs. Peter Henry and Mrs. Allen were the women had Dr. Merrison got him at Barse one mile north Wilkesport. Mrs. Poland was over today and brought Polly a chicken & also Mr. Poland and my father was here. Set P. Henry's saw for him. Maria Brown was at Peter Henry's last night. 10 Dec Borrowed of Warren T. Henry 38 15/16 lbs. of flour. saw gauge from St. Catherines, Ont. Got 11 Dec Samuel Poland went to Marine City for a cross cut saw. got it. He 12 Dec Polly was too smart. Got up. Took inflammation set in. Had to get the doctor twice at night. Warren Henry went for him both times and Mrs. Warren sat up with her. Mrs. Poland was over in the day. Mrs. Delbert Youngs and Mrs. Charles Brown, Wm. John Allen & wife. The doctor got here the last time about 8 AM. Ordered hot flannels steamed over water & spirits of turpentine. He stayed until daylight. Bill Poland took him home on Monday morning. Dr. brought out 1 bot. Turpentine 20 cents. 13 Dec Bill Poland took doctor home. Brought me up oatmeal, 1 lb. tea, 4 lbs. sugar. Mrs. Charles Henry & Mrs. George Mulligan called in afternoon. The doctor called twice. This evening I had to go down and see him at one o'clock AM. Mr. Bill Eyers drove me down. Mary was a little better. Mrs. Peter Henry stayed with us all day. Mrs. John Allen & Mrs. Poland set up at night. -15- ��James W. Carpenter Diary - 1880 14 Dec Doctor came out morning and night. I got some articles at Peter Cattanach got 1 bot. of turpentine maby .23 beef for tea. At Sam Henry's borrowed M.L. Burnham's Syringes, got nursing bottle for baby at Peter Cattanach 6/. Mrs. Allen stayed with near all day. Peter Henry came up in the day. Step mother came in afternoon. She used the syringes. The others were afraid. She brought some apples dried. Mrs. Peter Henry taken sick. Doctor gave her some powders, step mother and Mrs. Warren Henry set up. Went to Dr. about 1:30 am. Mary better, ordered hot salt for Mrs. P. Henry. 15 Dec Samuel Poland went to Sarnia with barley. Sent for bed pan and flax seed meal for poultice. Got them. Bed pan $1.75. Mrs. Allen and Hannah Henry set up with Mary. Warren Henry went down to the doctors for me for medicine. 16 Dec Dr. here in the morning. Mary is better. Sent thermometer out by Thomas Mulligan. Polly better. Mrs. Mary Grant and Mrs. Charles Brown set up with us tonight. 17 Dec Went down town to see Dr. He came out and gave me a ride home. Got one gal coal oil, 1 coal oil can, 2 jersey shirts. Mrs. Allen came down and waited on Polly when I was away, coming down this afternoon. Lucy came up yesterday, staying for a few days. Maria Brown went home this morning. I shall send her away. Went down to Joseph Henry's to hire Hester Henry. She would not come. Then went over to Lyman Henry's hired a Miss Dunn. Promised to come tomorrow at nine o'clock AM. Mrs. Warren Henry & Mrs. Christopher Walker and my grandmother set up with us. Lucy did the work. Samuel Poland drew me up a drag of fire wood this morning. 17 Dec Had to keep hot flannels steamed in turpentine and water from 2 o'clock Monday morning to Friday afternoon. We had to make flannel bags filled with smart weeds with turpentine dropped on them put on her, hot. Miss Dunn did not come but Hester Henry came in her place. 18 Dec Hester Henry came today. Dr. Merrison in today. Mary is better. Father called. Maria Brown came and got her things. Lucy went home. I went and got Mrs. Allen to set up with Mary until twelve o'clock as I could not keep awake. Set up alone after. 19 Dec Went down and got some medicine for Mary. Hester stayed home Sunday. Mrs. A. came over and dressed the baby. Samuel Poland set up with me tonight until four o'clock AM. -18- �James W. Carpenter Diary - 1880 2 0 Dec Hester Henry told me at noon that she would not stay any longer. I paid her 35 cts. for her time. Mrs. Warren Henry & Miss Hannah Henry sat up until four o'clock AM. Jane Poland came over. 21 Dec Set Poland cross cut saw fore noon. Jane Poland stayed today and yesterday. Father sent Lucy up afternoon. I went out and hired Miss Mary Jones. Set up with Mary alone tonight. Jane Poland went home. 22 Dec Chopped fore noon. First work since Mary got sick. Went to town in afternoon brought some articles. Got notice from the Fanning mill man also a circular from E.G. Rideout, 10 Barclay, New York. 2 3 Dec Chopped today. Filed saw afternoon. Went to prayer meeting. Maria Brown got dialogue book. 24 Dec Wrote a letter to Aunt Marilla, Alpena, Michigan, U.S. Chopped all day. My shot flask will hold about 2 1/2 lbs. 25 Dec Christmas, Went hunting. Shot two rabbits. George Gilbert & Bill & Sieman Poland shot rabbit on Samuel Gallow ridge. 26 Dec Election of officers for Sabbath school Bethel Church, Rivers Corners. I was put in librarian and to act as secretary pro tem. Mr. & Mrs. Poland were over today. Mrs. Allen called. 27 Dec Nomination day for Counsel for 1881. Went over to Marine City. Sent an order to E.G. Rideout & Co. for $1.42. I bought me a pair of boots & shirt for wife & 5 lbs. of sugar. 28 Dec Split wood. Was over to church. There was to be a trustee meeting. Was not. Stayed up all night and kept fire - it being awful cold. 29 Dec Helped my half-brother saw on McGary called this morning as Eyers. Kept fire all night. Poland set up till twelve. I Frank Bull's place. Old he was going to William Mary Jones & Jane & Margaret set up rest of night. 30 Dec Bill Poland and I sawed fire wood for me. lb. of butter. Bill bought 1 31 Dec Split wood in fore noon. Went down town afternoon. Was over to Marine City to see if package had come from E.C. Rideout & Co. Had not come. Jane & Maggie Poland went -19- �James W. Carpenter Diary - 1880 home with me. They came over on the 27 stayed till today. Bought lamp chimney 15 cts., 10 cts. worth of candy. Sent 10 dollars to Manson Campbell for note for Fanning Mill. Poland Family c1910 Joseph, Thomas, Maggie (Blacklock), Wi11iam Pauling, William, John Annie (Grant), Mary Grace (Cowling), Jane (Chartier)(Selman) William Pauling (Poland) was a cousin from Petrolia who visited Carpenter's and travelled to the U.S.A and Europe as mentioned later in the Diary. -20- �James W. Carpenter Diary - 1880 1881 Sombra Twp., Ontario 01 Jan Social held in Bethel Church from the remnants of tea meeting. Proceeds $5. for the same purpose as the tea meeting - liquidate the church debt. Paid Mary Jones $2. on work. 02 Jan Chosen librarian for the Sunday school for the first quarter 1881. 03 Jan Chopped fore noon. Went down town afternoon to election. Voted for J.S. Bury Dep. Reeve. Councilors Chas. A. Witherel, George Robinson, William Davis. Seen doctor for wife. Would not give me any medicine. He was going to Wilkesport. He would call when he came back. Went over to Marine City. Package not come yet. Went over to L.C. Cottrell. Bought a corn popper. Waited till the mail came in. The package came with the afternoon mail. The order was not filled. Wrote this letter on the 4 Jan 1881. Wrote a letter to E.G. Rideout & Co. about the order not being filled. Sent a post card to E.G. Gurney enquiring for back fire place of St. Nicholas stove. 04 Jan Poland posted letters to E.G. Rideout and Co., 10 Barclay St., New York. Chopped wood all day - chopping and under brushing for sowing. Killed a rabbit. 05 Jan Chopping and underbrushing all day. and afternoon Jan 6, 1881. Helped Peter N. Henry 07 Jan Received my note from Chatham for fanning mill. Answer from E.G. Gurney about fire wood back for St. Nicholes stove price $3.00. 08 Jan Chopped fore noon and set my saw. Bill Poland helped me in afternoon. Sawed cord wood for me in fore noon. Bill Poland helped me & I helped him in afternoon. Marked the new books for the library for the M.E.S.S. Bethel forty in number. Total number of books 102 vols, in library. Samuel Poland brought me up a gal. of coal oil. S. Poland bought a fat pig of Waybrant. Paid six cents per pound for it. 09 Jan Took the new library books over to the Sabbath school. 10 Jan Chopped all day. logs. Was to have helped Peter N. Henry saw -21- �James W. Carpenter Diary - 1880 11 Jan Cold in the morning, did not get out to work until afc^out 10 o'clock AM. Poland concluded not to draw my logs. Went over to see Sheeran's where they were to work on Peter Pierce. Helped them load up. Took until about 7 o'clock PM. When I was coming home I saw my house on fire at the ridge. I was at the back fence when I saw it. I run to the house, got up stairs and threw some hot water on it, their being no other in. Mary Brown was here, she went down to Lawrence Johnston's for him. He came. When he got here I had shinned up a pole unto the roof. He tied a pail of water to it and I pulled it up and put the fire out. I could only deaden it from the inside. Mary Brown & Mary Jones carried water for me. Chopped wood in the afternoon. 12 Jan Made a ladder to climb on roof of house. Also a tray on roof cut a larger hole in roof for the stove pipe. Mrs. Jones was here in the afternoon. Bill Poland commenced to draw my wood. 07 Jan 1871 -(Note on side of page) - Broke my arm and went to work on the 5 March 1871. Dr. Fraser set it. (James W. Carpenter) 13 Jan Chopped in the fore noon. down town and went over to had come. Got two instead for wife & 1 lb. of tea at Aunt Marilia. Rained in the afternoon. Went Marine City to see if package of one. Got a pair of shoes P. Cattanach, and a letter from 12 Jan Gave George Robinson & Peter Rivers the job of drawing my elm logs for 12/per thousand. 14 Jan Charles W. Witherel paid me note of sixty five dollars for Bill horse. Chopped all day. Bill Poland commenced to draw my wood. Stanley's, Charlotte A. Henry and Lizzie Johnston were here in afternoon. 15 Jan Went to Sarnia. Walked all the way there. Paid sixty five dollars on my place as rather give it in the savings bank as the payment was not due until July. Got a ride down from the Indian reserve with Thomas Heyland, Courtright. Walked down to town line, got a ride with Hog Watson down to Thomas Bury, the same line that I live on. Walked to Wm. Roberts old log house, got a ride with Arthur O'Mailey home. Got home at 7:20 AM. 16 Jan Preaching in the fore noon at 10 AM. Sunday school at 2 PM. -22- �James W. Carpenter Diary - 1880 17 Jan Wrote a letter in the fore noon to Uncle Wesley and one to Aunt Marilla. Helped Peter N. Henry saw logs in fore noon. John E. Carpenter helped me saw elm logs in afternoon. Cut four logs. John helped 1/2 a day at 4/ per day. John got Polands 7 ft. saw. 18 Jan Filed saw in fore noon. Polands seven foot saw. We waited while I am cutting my saw logs. Patrick Sheeran commenced to draw them. Rivers & Robinson backed out. Give them 12/ per thousand. John helped me saw in the afternoon. Mary Jones time was out today. She went home. I paid her two dollars on work. Owe her 12/yet. She waits until logs out. 19 Jan John bought up 13 1/2 lbs. of pork. Borrowed of them until I get some from Sarnia or elsewhere. John helped me saw all day. Cut 12 logs. He stayed all night. 20 Jan Filed saw in fore noon and sawed two logs, tree we fell last night before it was no good. Cut six logs in afternoon. Helped Polly and the children, William John and Simon James down to Peter N. Henrys. John helped me all day. 21 Jan Snowed fore noon. Cut six logs in afternoon and went to Marine City and bought me a seven foot champion saw - cost me 45 cents per ft. and 40 cents for two handles. Marine City total cost $4.80 duty and all. Borrowed $5. off Samuel Poland. 22 Jan Filed new saw in fore noon. Gave Poland his saw, cut four logs with new saw in afternoon. 2 3 Jan I am 27 years old today. Samuel Poland drew me up a load of fire wood Sunday. He took Mary and the two boys over home and brought them back at night with the team. I was over to Sunday school. Came home and made me a fire. 24 Jan Heard that N. Staley did not want any more elm logs. Went over to Marine City to see. Saw him, he told me not to cut any more. He would take all I had cut. Fell basswood trees for bolts in afternoon. 2 5 Jan John helped to saw basswood bolts. Sold one oak tree to a man from Marine City - got six dollars for it. I had to cut it down butt and top. Got 8 6/16 lbs. of pork of S. Poland. 26 Jan John helped me to make basswood bolts. Gave S. Poland the five dollars I borrowed from him to get my cross cut saw. -23- �James W. Carpenter Diary - 1880 2 7 Jan John went to Sombra to get a pair of boots. the afternoon. Helped me in 28 Jan John helped me all day made basswood bolts. Yankee came for oak tree. Got 19 3/16 lbs. of pork from S. Poland. Polly went to W. Henrys. 2 9 Jan Bought a Singer Sewing Machine from Capt. E. Shaw for fifty dollars. Gave him five dollars down on it & gave my note for the balance one for twelve months for twenty dollars and the other twenty four months for twenty five dollars. John helped me 3 1/2 days this week. Borrowed five dollars from S. Poland to pay on sewing machine. 3 0 Jan Mr. E. Shaw & wife were down. notes - fixed it. Made a mistake in drawing 31 Jan John helped me all day to saw basswood bolts. Shot two black sguirrels. Patrick Sheeran finished drawing my elm logs - total number of logs 39. 01 Feb John helped me saw bd. bolts & father helped to borrow them. Finished making bolts. Wrote two letters this evening. One to E. & C. Gurney, Toronto and one to Patent Clock, Terra Haute, Ind. 02 Feb Cut roads to basswood bolts and helped Sheeran load. 8 loads. Borrowed of S. Poland 43 12/16 lbs. Had 03 Feb Patrick Sheeran finished drawing basswood bolts cut of the woods - had 8 loads. 04 Feb Drew the basswood bolts over to Marine City - got $2.88 per cord or 9 cts. per foot. Had 364 ft. to the cord. I gave P. Sheeran 8/per cord for drawing, paid 70 cts. for entrance fee at Marine City & 2 5 cts. for reporting at Sombra. Staley gave me a ticket for my elm logs that he had measured 8,008 ft. at $3.25 per thousand amounting to 76. & also $32.76 less 70 cts. entrance fee. Amounting in all 58.06. Paid Patrick Sheeran $23.37 for drawing elm logs & basswood bolts, their is 5 elm logs yet to be measured. Bought John Carpenter a corn popper for turn on work 20 cts. 05 Feb Went down town with Chester Henry bought of Lyman Henry butcher shop at Sombra - 102 lbs. of pork at 10 cts. per lb. & 1 loaf baker bread at 5 cts. = $10.2 5 & bought of Peter Stover 300 lbs. of flour § 25/ per hundred. Staley was to finish measuring my elm logs. Weighted out the pork that I borrowed of Samuel Poland - total amount lbs. -24- �James W. Carpenter Diary - 1880 40 1/16. Gave him 40 lbs. & 13/16 and I also weighed the pork fat, the meat that John brought up 13 1/2. Paid S. Poland the five dollars I borrowed of him to pay on the sewing machine. Maggie & Annie Poland came over in the afternoon to stay all night. Bill Poland drawed me up a load of fire wood. Levi and he brought it all on the way home. 06 Feb Warren Henry got up and went home. P. Henry was exhorting. Mary was over home today for a visit. 07 Feb Split cord wood all day. work on the 5. The sewing machine would not Lyman Henry Family c1885 Wm. Alvin, Rory, Lyman, Orville Lorenzo, Mary Arm (Bowles), Lyman, Amos 08 Feb Worked on the sewing machine all fore noon. Got it to work at last in thick cloth or any thing. Polly and the babies went over to her MOTHER to be gone for a day or -25- �James W. Carpenter Diary - 1880 two. She is going to help her mother sew. Eyers came down for yeast. She got it. Mrs. Eliza 09 Feb Rained today and yesterday. Filed Poland's cross cut saw and made Polly's Uncle a shirt quilted on machine. Paid John 4 dollars on work and sent the pork I borrowed of father 13 1/2 lbs. by John. 10 Feb Split and piled wood that was down under the snow. Poland's cross cut saw home and brought mine home. Took 11 Feb Helped Bill Eyers saw stove wood part of the fore noon. Poland's boys drawed 2 loads of oat straw home. Poland sent away the money for Boylan's note to Dresden. 12 Feb Went out to work. Snowstorm came up and I went home. 13 Feb Bill & Simon Poland Mary and the babies home. to Sunday school. I was over 14 Feb I went over to Marine City to settle with Staley about elm logs. He was not home. I got my picture taken - cost 2 cts and bought Alice Hardick about 5 cts. candy and baby powder 15 cts, 1 bottle red ink 5 cts. paid V.C. Maybee 60 cts. for three 2 0 ct. bottles of turpentine which I got when wife was sick and 5 cts. candy V.C. Maybee. Posted one letter for circular fire lighting clock, Terra Haute, Ind. James U. Carpenter -26- �James W. Carpenter Diary - 1880 15 Feb Opened potato pit in fore noon. Sawed drags for fire wood afternoon. Simon Poland helped me. 16 Feb Drawed up fire wood all day. Bill Poland helped me with his team. Polly guilted cradle guilt on sewing machine. First cradle guilt ever made. 17 Feb Chopped in afternoon. Set S. Poland's cross cut saw in fore noon and split some c. wood. 18 Feb Snowed in fore noon. Made William John Carpenter pants. He had them on for the first time in pants. Went over to Marine City, Mich, settled for elm logs 9,250 ft. all together. There was $4.05 coming to me. Bought 1 lb. butter 2 0 cts., 9 yd. print, 2 lbs. sugar, 2 yds. cotton, 2 yds. cottonade 50 cts. Got a letter from E.C. Gurney about my stove from Toronto. Got Uncle James Carpenter's address from the post office in Marine City, Mich. Got a patent saw set for cross cut saw for $6. Polly went down to P.N. Henry's a little while this afternoon Mrs. Eliza Eyers came down to borrow some castor oil. Got it. Wrote a letter Buena Vista post master seeing if I could find Uncle James Carpenter. 19 Feb Helped P.N. Henry in fore noon to cut roads for round timber. Paid P. Sheeran balance due him for drawing logs 1.87. 2 0 Feb Went to Sabbath school and stayed until after preaching. 21 Feb Helped Samuel Poland saw cord wood. 22 Feb Helped father saw cord wood on Frank Bull place. Polly visited Mrs. John Allen. Rode up, walked home, I carried Willie back. 23 Feb Went to Sombra bought 1 gal coal oil 35 cts. 1 file 25 cts. 1 letter book 10 cts. posted a letter to post master Buena Vista P.O., Clinton County, Iowa to see if I could hear from Uncle James Carpenter. Had prayer meeting at our house, Peter Henry led. Mrs. Essie Eyers & Mrs. William Eyers, Maria Brown and her mother, Mary Rivers, Charlotte Ann Henry, Isabella Brown, Mrs. George Mulligan. 24 Feb Chopped for myself fore noon. afternoon. Helped S. Poland in 23 Feb V.C. Maybee has run away - took $1300.00 from township treasury. Peter Cattanach & James Dawson his bonds men (so report says) his store is shut up. -27- �James W. Carpenter Diary - 1880 25 Feb Helped Samuel Poland all day. Got circular from Terra Haute Patent Clock Works about fire lighting clocks and a postal card from E.G. Rideout & Co., N.Y. 2 6 Feb Helped Samuel Poland saw cord wood all day. 2 7 Feb Was over to Sunday school. class meeting. There was no preaching - had 28 Feb John Carpenter helped me fore noon. Made him an axe handle and called it square, it being to wet in the bush to work. 01 Mar Chopped all day in down timber cut about 1 3/4 cords. 02 Mar Went to M. Stanley. Got wood measured had 2 4 cords @ 9lets. - 21.60. He gave me three grand trunk pens. Went down to Sombra. Paid Dr. Merrison $20. and a note for twenty dollars balance of acct. up to date. ' He gave me a receipt in full. Bought 70 cts. worth of goods at Peter Cattanach & Co. Was over to the church to be present at the meeting of Trustees of Bethel Church. All present except Chairman. I was chosen to act as chairman pro tem. Paid John Carpenter 50 cts. bal. due him on work. 03 Mar Filed Charles A. Brown's & Samuel Poland's cross cut saws. Settled work account with S. Poland. I owe him one day to date. 04 Mar Sent an order to E.G. Rideout & Co., N.Y. for outfit of house hold guest magazine and American Businessman and practical bookkeeper guide 25 cts. & 1 sample Lloyds combination pen holder 25 cts. for the house hold guest magazine 50 cts. $1. in all. Polly went down town, posted my letter to E.G. Rideout & Co., 10 Barclay St., N.Y. Had it registered. Helped S. Poland saw. Him and I are square. Polly traded $1.05 at Peter Cattanach. 05 Mar Cut wood for Pastor W. Pierce. Polly stayed at her father's last night. I rode home from the village with P.N. Henry. He came out school house line and brought Polly and babies home, through the woods. Annie Poland came over to stay a week. 06 Mar Was over to Sunday school. I acted as superintendent Testament Class Teacher, Librarian & Secretary. 07 Mar Helped Samuel Poland cut cord wood all day. 08 Mar John E. Carpenter to lodge at night. helped me all day sawing cord wood, went -28- �James W. Carpenter Diary - 1880 09 Mar John Allen had chopping bee - had 30 cords of soft wood cut. I was there. Mary shortened Simon James Carpenter, was visiting to Charles Henry's 10 Mar Split wood for Samuel Poland, helped me fore noon, went to the village in afternoon. Bought 1 onion weighed 1 lb. 5 cts., and 1 lb. fruit crackers 1 ct. and candy 2 cts. 11 Mar Split wood. Simon Poland helped, afternoon Bill Skidey cut my wood. 12 Mar Chopped wood fore noon. Stormed afternoon. Went to village to see if my outfit had come, not yet. Bought 1 bar of soap 10 cts. 13 Mar Went to Sabbath school. Pierce guarreled. P.N. Henry and preacher Rev. 14 Mar Filed worn saw fore noon 30 cts., chopped 2 cords soft wood in afternoon. 15 Mar Filed Charles Henry's saw fore noon and got out a bag of potatoes out of pit, and filed my saw and went to the village in afternoon. Got my outfit from E.G. Rideout. Big Buds and Blossoms, Now I am Mamma, The Return Fugitive & the Recording Angle. 16 Mar Helped John Carpenter saw cord wood all day. 17 Mar Canvassing for house hold Guest Magazine (got none). 18 Mar Canvassing for house hold Guest Magazine (got one) . 19 Mar Went to Wilkesport, posted two letters - one to Detroit D.M. Ferry & Co. seen merchants for circular and one to Ingal & Son publishers Montreal for Agency. 2 0 Mar Was over to Sabbath school Quarterly meeting and love feast in fore noon. Quarterly Board met on 19 at Bethel in afternoon. 21 Mar Canvassed for the House Hold Guest Magazine all day, got no sub. 22 Mar Filed S. Poland's cross cut saw, split stove wood in afternoon. Polly went down to William Brown's with W. Henry to Temperance social. -29- �James W. Carpenter Diary - 1880 Simon Poland 23 Mar Went to Sombra Village. Sent E.G. Rideout & Co., 10 Barclay St., N.Y. $2.20. Split wood in afternoon. Stove wood at the door. 24 Mar Simon Poland helped me all day to saw stove wood at the house. Drove the mully cow to lower place. Simon and I cut off 1 elm log 22 inches through in 30 sec. & another one 20 inches through in 4 5 sec. 2 5 Mar Split stove wood and filed John Edgar Bury cross cut saw. Helped Samuel Poland split cord wood and cut the big elm. 27 Mar Was over to Sabbath school. Elected officers. I was chosen Librarian again. Had Dr. Merrison in to see Willie, got an answer to the letter I sent Buena Vista from Uncles brother in law Wm. C. Knight. Wrote a letter to William C. Knight, Buena Vista in reply to the one he sent me. He gave me my cousin Wesley Carpenter's address, Baxter Spring, Cherokee Co., Kansas. Wrote to him. -30- �James W. Carpenter Diary - 1880 28 Mar Filed George Robinson cross cut saw fore noon. Cut 1/2 cord soft wood and went to village in afternoon. Got 1 gal syrup at P. Cattanach 75 cts. and 40 cts. worth of beef at Levi Henry's for Willie. Sick with bilious fever. Got medicine for Willie from doctor. 29 Mar Filed Charles Allen's cross cut saw fore noon and tuned mine afternoon. 3 0 Mar Cutting and sawing trees for sawing tomorrow. wood. Mostly hard 31 Mar Simon Poland helped me to saw cord wood, mostly hard wood. 01 Apr Snowed, split afternoon, borrowed S. Poland's overcoat to get to Sarnia. 02 Apr Went to Sarnia, rode up with Peter N. Henry. Drawed $15. from my bank acct. with W.J. Gurd and sent $4. with eleven dollar order to E.G. Rideout & Co., N.Y., 10 Barclay St. 03 Apr Was over to Sabbath school. Did not stay for preaching. 04 Apr Split wood fore noon. Albert W. Henry sent for me to go for Dr. Merrison for him as he was getting worse. I went. Dr. was not at home when I got there. Left word at the house to be sure and go right out as soon as he got home. He got part way out when he got word he was dead. The subscription Chromes had not come. Sold my six foot saw to John E. Carpenter for chopping 4 cords hard wood. 05 Apr Helped Polly and the children over home. Her Mother had a son before noon. Mrs. Mary Grant and Mrs. Jones were women. Went down town & got the Chromes for subscription house hold magazine. Delivered Mrs. Jacob Young's on the way home. Split wood part of the day. 06 Apr Went to Albert W. Henry's funeral. First corps brought in Bethel Church, Rivers Corners, Sombra. There were 18 teams in the procession and Rev. Wm. Cousins preached on text . Albert followed his first wife 10 years and 4 days. Pall bearers were Albert Brown, Walter Shortt, Joseph Fournie, George Hargrove, James Gallow, Jacob Young, Patrick Sheeran. Team took corps. Went out to Wilkesport. Delivered John Hitchcock his chromes. He paid me one dollar on his subscription. Owes me 12 cts. Bought of Wallace Micks 7 1/2 lbs. pork $1.05. 07 Apr Split wood fore noon. Helped Polly and the babies over to her Mother's to help wash. Was to Albert Henry's widow -31- �James W. Carpenter Diary - 1880 cutting stove wood bee. Had about 14 cords cut. children to prayer meeting. 08 Apr Split stove wood all day. wood for saw. Polly & John has put up 1 1/2 cords 09 Apr Got another circular and combination pen holder. Split wood in the fore noon. Went down town in the afternoon. Got seed annual and circular from D.M. Ferry, Detroit. Went over to Marine City to see if my stuff had come - did not. 30 cts. for ferriage. 10 Apr Went over to Sunday school. Stayed to preaching. Rev. William Pierce preached his farewell sermon. It was a temperance sermon from 5 Chap, of Ephesians 18 verse. Warren T. Henry resignation as class leader was not excepted. 11 Apr Chopping cord wood all day. Stayed in with the children while Mary went down to Warren T. Henry's for some vinegar. John E. Carpenter finished chopping 4 cords of hard wood for his six foot saw payment. 12 Apr Simon Poland helped me saw hard cord wood all day. 09 Apr Sent an order of $2.25 to George Pritchard for 1 bush Netohes and bag. 13 Apr Split wood in fore noon. Went over if by stuff had come. It had not. cents for ferriage. James Bury had bee on Jacob Young's place. Had 2 5 James Hargrove broke his sledge. to Marine City to see Cost me twenty five a stove wood cutting to 3 0 cords cut. 14 Apr Went down town in the evening. Seen ferry man. Stuff had not come. Split stove wood at the door. S. Poland's Netohes came freight charges 4 0 cts. Not paid yet. I carried them as far as my fathers. Polly set up with Mrs. Peter Henry's - sick with congestion of lungs. 15 Apr Split stove wood at door. Went down town to see ferry man. Stuff had not come yet. 16 Apr Wrote a letter to E.G. Rideout & Co., 10 Barclay St., N.Y. about not receiving order. Will post it tonight if order does not come (did not do so , order not come yet). 17 Apr Over to Sabbath school. Did not stay to class meeting. Came home so that Mary could go down to Peter N. Henry's to see Mrs. Henry - sick with congestion of the lungs. Mrs. John Allen and Mrs. John Carpenter and Mrs. -32- �James W. Carpenter Diary - 1880 Christopher Walker are going to set up tonight. Easter Sunday. Had six eggs only two for Polly, two for Jimmy, 2 for Willie and 3 in cupboard. 18 Apr Split stove wood in fore noon. Mrs. Albert Henry had a sale in afternoon. James Dawson bought her team and yearlings $160.40. I bid on a kit of tools up to $15.75. Charles Henry had them bid in for him $16. I went down town to see if my stuff had come from New York. I could not get across the river. Bought of Arthur A. Rattray 13/4 maple sugar. Mary went down to Peter N. Henry's to set up with Mrs. Peter Henry. Wrote a letter to London Free Press and Schuyler Smith & Co. both London, Ont. Probably I will post them tomorrow at Wilkesport. NOTE on side of page: Mrs. Peter Henry died. 19 Apr Went out to Wilkesport - posted 2 letters to London. John Hitchcock 50 cts. being the balance due me on subscription House Hold Guest Magazine. Went down to Sombra in the afternoon and was over to Marine City (ferriage 2 0 cts.) to see if package had come. Had not. Posted a letter to E.G. Rideout about it. Bought of Peter Cattanach - 2 pass books 5 cts., 1 packet knol rabi. Have been expecting a letter from Wesley Carpenter, Kansas. 2 0 Apr Split wood and cut down willow tree in front of house. Father helped me to saw it down. He was up to Frank Bull getting the wood measured that he chopped for Frank last winter. Wrote a letter to cousin Wesley Carpenter, Kansas. Wife went over to her mother's with the children. Willie walked, she carried baby. I have eight cords and one quarter of stove wood cut and I want to see how long it will last. 21 Apr Went down to father's to get my half bushel - it has been there ever since one year ago last fall. He gave me my saw handles that he borrowed yesterday. Took the dirt of my potatoes pit - there is a good many of them froze - 2 bushels out of sixteen. Went down town. Bob McBray said my package had come. I went over but it had not come. Sample copy and subscription list came from the London Free Press. Patrick O'Hare and William Eyers sowing barley. 22 Apr Plowed for Samuel Poland on my lower place, cow jumped out of front field. 2 3 Apr Plowed for S. Poland, answer to my letter came from John Dougal & Son, Montreal and from Schuyler Smith & Co., -33- �James W. Carpenter Diary - 1880 London, Ont. Was down to Jacob Young's to the fish net got one sucker. 24 Apr Went over to Samuel Polands in the morning. Got a circular from Case Bros, and Bowman, Toronto, Nurseryman that my order from them would reach me in a few days. Mary went over home. I went to Sunday school - 37 books brought back. Delbert Youngs is very sick with gathering in his hand. 2 5 Apr Plowed for Samuel Poland. Went out to Clay Creek to fish. Net at Jacob Young's - got one fish. 2 6 Apr Went down town and over to Marine City. Got my package of goods. I paid $8.20 more on them, cost me 75 cts. for ferriage. Sold 55 cts. before I got home. 27 Apr Was peddling - sold $3.10. Was through Wilkesport. 28 Apr Was peddling - sold $3.55 around home. Made up an order to E.G. Rideout & Co., 10 Barclay St., N.Y. 29 Apr Was peddling - sold $3.14. Was down through Thornyhurst. 30 Apr Was over to Delbert Youngs. He is very sick and not expected to live. Mrs. Albert Henry had her plowing bee. Around home in the afternoon. Set up with Delbert Youngs tonight. Polly & I had Christopher Walker's and his wife and Delbert*s mother. 01 May Came home and went to bed. Slept all day. 02 May Going down town this forenoon. Posting a letter and order to E.G. Rideout & Co., 10 Barclay St., N.Y. for $10.50. Bought goods of P. Cattanach Jr. & Co. to the amt. of $1.88 and of Levi Henry - 12 cts. built a board fence around my garden. S. Poland turned my cow out on the road. 01 May Was not over to Sunday school or church as I set up with Delbert Youngs, slept all day. 03 May Spaded up my garden in the fore noon and set out 103 strawberry plants fore noon. Went down to Port Lambton to see about license for peddling. Got no information amounting to anything. Wrote to Hugh Smith, County Clerk, Port Sarnia. Rode down with Capt. Shaw and back with Levi Henry, butcher. 04 May Sick all day with sore throat and heavy cold. -34- �James W. Carpenter Diary - 1880 05 May Finished planting out my strawberries - had 148 plants from the six I set out last year. Went down town in afternoon. Bought out of Maybee's Old Store - 6 1/2 lbs. dried apples for 30 cts. and received sample copies of the Witness Publication. Sowed 2 paper black onion seeds. 06 May Finished spading up my garden. Peddled in afternoon sold nothing. Went down town (Sombra) & got nursery stock that I ordered - 6 cuthburt raspberry, 2 montmerency cherries. 07 May Put out raspberries and cherry trees and ground my axe. Went to Mrs. Albert Henry's plowing and sawing bee. Had 12 acres plowed and sowed. There was sixteen teams in afternoon - 2 sowing and 2 men picking up. 08 May We went over to Samuel Polands. I went to Sabbath school and church. My wife had the fever and ague at her father's, S. Poland. 09 May Sowed my knol rabi seed and chopped in afternoon, set fires and gave Samuel Poland 1/2 bushel of potatoes. Went fishing in the evening - got one mud cat. 10 May Chopped in the fore noon. Mary sick with fever. Mrs. Warren Henry borrowed my hoe. Went down town in afternoon and got some fever medicine for wife. Brought up for Delbert Youngs $1.90. Wrote two postal cards to Chicago 1 to Chas. Simmons, Land Agent and one to David C. Cook Publisher, 1437 Madison St. 11 May Went to Sarnia. Started 1 AM. and got in Sarnia 8:15 AM. Draw $10.00 of my bank account with W.J. Gurd Savings, Sarnia. Got peddlers license for $6.00 from town clerk, Sarnia. Got a ride home from Mooretown with Patrick Sheeran. Sent a post card to James Leer, 1120 Post Office Box, Montreal, Que. and sent 2 p. cards to Chicago that I wrote last night. 12 May Was out peddling - was south of Wilkesport - sold $1.55. 13 May Was out peddling. Went north, was up in Moore - sold $1.87. Stayed all night on the Jenkin's Line at Witherels. 14 May Came home by north of Wilkesport. Sold 41 on the road home. When I got home, Mary gave me a post card that E.G. Rideout had sent me when he shipped my package. Went down got postal card E.G. Rideout & Co. that they had shipped second parcel, went over to Marine City. They had not come. -35- �James W. Carpenter Diary - 1880 13 May Father left Marine City by boat for Alpena. 15 May Was over to Sunday school. class meeting. There was no preaching or 16 May Was out peddling. Was down the creek as far as Lambton Line. Went out the line to Lambton Village, up the river, home. Sold 84 cts., paid custom house office $1.20 - bal. due him on first order. 17 May Split rails for line fence between Stratton and me. up to Mickey Stanley's - he was not home. Went 18 May Went down town, borrowed $2.00 from Patrick Johnston and 50 cts. from Warren T. Henry. Went over to Marine City, got a postal card that package was in St. Clair - due on $6.11. Left the $6.11 with p. master and 25 cts. for to pay mail man to bring it down to Marine City (7 days). Got circular from David C. Cook, Chicago, 111*. Split rails in afternoon. Samuel Poland finished seeding on my lower place. 19 May Piled up cord wood that Simon Poland and I sawed early in the spring. Went to Sombra, asked the ferry man if stuff had come. It had not. Polly stayed at her father's all night. FIRST TIME I USED COLD WATER PEN - MAY 19. 20 May Underbrushed in fore noon. Went to Marine City in afternoon. Package came by mail, cost me 10 cts. to get it. S.P. Turned out his yearling to pasture. Got a post card from father stating he got in Alpena on 15 May 1881. 21 May Are a going to help Wallace Micks saw stove wood in fore noon. Gave me 50 cts. Marked my goods afternoon and underbrushed part of afternoon. Wrote a letter to Father to Alpena, Mich. Wallace Micks telegraphed to Brigden for Dr. Merrison for W.T. Henry. 22 May Went over to Sabbath school. Martin N. Henry insulted members of the class, went out and stayed until after class meeting was over. Mary stayed home all day. 2 3 May Helped Warren T. Henry plant corn all day, John E. Carpenter & Chas. Allen. Mary washed fore noon. Visited Peter N. Henry folks. Reported that John Cullen is drowned - found boat with oars in between Samuel Whitely's & M.L. Burnham's dock, Sombra. He came from Marine City last night. Borrowed from Aunt Lottie her garden hoe. Sold Charles Allen 1 cold water pen and 1 pen holder 15 cts. Warren T. Henry went to Wilkesport. Wrote to Dr. -36- �James W. Carpenter Diary - 1880 Merrison for medicine for his wife. me to my father, Alpena, Mich. Posted a letter for 24 May Warren T. Henry plowed my potato field for me this fore noon. I planted 1 bushel potatoes this afternoon. Wife went over home. Warren T. Henry telegraphed to Brigden for Dr. Merrison to come and see his wife. Went to lodge tonight. This was open lodge. Rev. was there. ^Maria Brown gave me our visiting cards & Charlotte A. Henry's. Visiting Cards of James and Mary Carpenter 2 5 May Planted two bushels of potatoes today. Charlotte A. Henry was here in fore noon, stayed to dinner. Mrs. Albert Henry was here visiting in afternoon. I went over to Samuel Poland's for some butter & eggs. Wife went down with her as far as P.N. Henrys. 26 May Peddled all day - sold $1.77 worth of goods - profit 57 cts. Went North of Wilkesport then North to James Kimble Crossings, then went to Courtright, then home. Got home about 2 o'clock AM. on the 27th. Was offered a job chopping for 50 cts. per cord 3/4 store pay by Dennis Cain. -37- �James W. Carpenter Diary - 1880 27 May Court today at Sombra. Peter N. Henry has a lawsuit with Baby of Sarnia. Baby sues Henry for $200. or $199.99 for barb wire fence (a fraud). Peter N. Henry's case did not come off owing to Baby receiving sunstroke on yesterday. I was to court today. Judge Elliot presiding, Malcolm Cameron sued owner of the horse Draymon (stallion) for price of mare killed by negligence of groom. Plaintiff got judgement for $40. for his mare and all costs incurred. Polly was visiting Mrs. John Allen this afternoon. Wife sold Charles Allen 1 cold water pen and case for 1 gal. syrup. 28 May Finished planting my potatoes - five bushels where I cleared last spring. Polly borrowed 11 1/4 lbs. flour from Mrs. William Eyers yesterday afternoon. 29 May Was over to Sunday school. Stopped to class meeting. Martin N. Henry Sen. refuses to act as Bible Class teacher, so he told John Brown's wife. Went, over home. 30 May Finished planting beans, popcorn, squash, and got two ripe strawberries. At noon burned brush out side of fence opposite my potato patch and set pasture field. Borrowed of John E. Carpenter or father 69 3/4 lbs. of flour - bag and all. 31 May I am going to St. Clair to look for a job today (James E. Carpenter). Polly paid back Eliza Eyers her flour 11 1/4 lbs. Was over to St. Clair, could not get a job of work. Spent 20 cts. Ferriage, 10 cts lb. of crackers and postal card 10 cts. 3 0 May Got map from Chicago from Chas. F. Simmons about Dakota & Minnesota. 01 Jun It commenced to rain last night - a long felt want as we have not any rain for a long time. I sent a postal card to Omaha, Nebraska to Thos. L. Kimbal general pass. & ticket agent for maps and information of Idaho, Montana, Colorado, & Black Hills. Posted at Courtright. 02 Jun Chopped and underbrushed all day. Went over to Church for prayer meeting & trustee meeting. There was no trustee meeting. Got my own letter back that I sent to my cousin at Baxter Springs, Kansas. S. Poland finished planting. Sent Apr. 20, 1881 returned June 3, 1881. 03 Jun Wrote a letter to P.O. master Baxter Springs, Cherokee Co., Kansas inquiring for cousin Wesley Carpenter. -38- �James W. Carpenter Diary - 1880 Delbert Youngs moved from Thomas Stokes to William Robert's house in front of us. 04 Jun Chopped wood fore noon, went Peter River's raising. Raised frame shed and horse & cow stable. 05 Jun Was not over to Sunday school (cause no boots). Was down to father's, have not heard from him yet. Wrote a letter to Wm. C. Knight, Buena Vista, Clinton Co. I owe return envelope with a stamp. 06 Jun Chopping fore noon and afternoon until 5 PM. Went down town after supper. Bought of P. Cattanach Jr. & Co. -1 pair of boots $3.50, 1 box oil blacking 15 cts. = total $3.65. 07 Jun Rained all day. Went out to Bear Creek fishing - caught 1 mud cat and broke my hook. 08 Jun Cow calved fore noon (mully cow) Simon Poland helped me saw in the afternoon. Slashed down a lot of trees in one heap. Worked part of the time in the rain. 09 Jun Sawing and splitting cord wood. all day. Simon Poland helped me 10 Jun Peddled all day. Went to Brigden - sold 86 cts. worth. Hired with John Hewer of Brigden for 10 shillings and I board myself or 18 cts. per month and board. 11 Jun I worked for John Hewer today. for the brick molding machine. I was spreading the clay 12 Jun Was over to Sunday school. Was to Samuel Poland's for supper, Mary was over home. 13 Jun Started from home to John Hewer's, Brigden 12:30 at night. Got in Brigden at 4:30 AM only worked 3/4 of a day - lost 1/4 on account of rain. 14 Jun Worked all day making brick. 15 Jun Worked all day making brick. Sent a letter home tonight. Sent it by train. 16 Jun Worked all day making brick. 17 Jun Worked all day making brick. 18 Jun Worked all day making brick. for $1. -39- Bought Polly a pair of shoes �James W. Carpenter Diary - 1880 19 Jun Was over to Sunday School. Was to Samuel Poland's for supper. 18 Jun Got a cheque from John Hewer for work for $5. 20 Jun Started for Brigden at 1:30 AM & got in Brigden at 4:30 AM. 21 Jun Worked in brick yard all day digging clay. 22 Jun Worked brick yard all day digging claynight. and wheeling clay in in wheel barrow. Heavy frost last 23 Jun Worked in brick yard all day digging clay and wheeling clay in wheel barrow. 24 Jun Worked in brick yard all day digging clay and wheeling clay in wheel barrow. Had an attack of bilious fever. Worked all day, got a cheque from John Hewer"for $4.00. Bought myself a pair of shoes for $2. and a pair for Willie 90 cts. 2 5 Jun Went to Dr. Merrison for medicine. a bottle of medicine. Gave me 8 powders and 2 6 Jun Was not over to Sunday school, was down to fathers. They got a letter from father on Wednesday. He is 20 miles back of Alpena. He is talking of buying 80 acres of land on Wolf Creek for $1.25 an acre. 27 Jun Went down to Sombra. Posted a letter to father, Alpena, Mich. Sold 1 cold water pen to Glen Fulton. 28 Jun Walked to Brigden. Got there 15 min. to twelve AM. Worked in afternoon, sent letter home to wife at night. 29 Jun Worked all day making brick or in brick yard for John Hewer. 3 0 Jun Worked all day in brick yard for John Hewer. 01 Jul Worked only 1/2 day. Other men refused to work in afternoon - it being Dominion Day. I settled up with John Hewer - had $2.87 coming to me. Traded it out with Dawson & Armstrong - got wife new hat $1.60, 3 yds. linen for Willie's pants - 20 cts. per yd. 60 cts., 1 doz. buttons 12 cts., baby Simon pair shoes 30 cts., 2 pair hose for myself 20 cts., candy 5 cts. = total $2.87. -40- �James W. Carpenter Diary - 1880 02 Jul Went to Sarnia today, got a ride up with Lawrence Johnston. Rode back with mail man, paid him 2 5 cts. and gave him one cold water pen. Drew money that I had in bank and paid it on place. Spent $1.07 and $40. interest = total amount paid $41.00 Got one bottle of Scots Emulsion of cod liver oil and hiposfiter of lime and soda for Willie. 03 Jul Was over to Sunday school quarterly meeting held in Sarnia today in M. E. Church. Wrote a letter for Samuel Poland to John Bailey Travelling Warbstow Lasiston, Cornwall, England. Wrote out an order for trial of his Sunday school papers forth grade for 3rd. quarter of 1881 July, August and September, David C. Cook, 4 6 Adams St., Chicago. 04 Jul Went out to Brigden fore noon. Hired with George Hunt in John Hewer's brick yard. Worked 1/2 day in Brigden 10:30 AM. 05 Jul Worked all day in brick yard. My eyes are getting sore. 06 Jul Worked all day in brick yard, my eyes are getting sore. I quit working in brick yard on account of my eyes being sore and some other causes. Came home after night. Got home next morning. I bought at Brigden Book store, 1 copy New Testament revised edition. Presented it to my wife 15 cts. Pack tickets Sunday school. 07 Jul Went over to Samuel Poland's for his spade and grubber, got them. Went down to Chester Henry to see if he wanted to hire a man this harvest. He was not at home. Was to Thomas Bury's raising. I left word with his wife to let me know tonight. Weed in garden part of the afternoon. Polly went over home to cut Willie's pants. 08 Jul Cleaned out old well fore noon. Went down to Chester Henry's to hire for harvest. Got work from him to get going wages to set price after two weeks. Came home and went down in the bush to pick berries found a colony of bees hanging to a black ash sapling. After sunset hived them, after dark by moonlight, Charles Allen and Mr. Poland helped me. 09 Jul Went over to Poland's with wife and children. Bees were in hive all right. I came back. I went to where bees were. They did not look all right and so I watched them. They left the hive and started off in a south east by south direction. I followed them to a large elm on William Eyer's near the line between him and me. Polly or wife went down town bought a hat for Willie, trimmings for -41- �James W. Carpenter Diary - 1880 Simon's hat 31 cts., bar of soap and some other things amounting in all to $1.12. 10 Jul Wife, I and children were over to Sunday school and class meeting. Was to Samuel Poland's for supper. Rode through side road with Chester Henry. 11 Jul Commenced to work for Chester Henry. haying. Worked all day Rained afternoon. 12 Jul Worked 1/2 day for Chester Henry haying, rained fore noon. 13 Jul Worked 1/2 day for Chester Henry haying, rained fore noon. 14 Jul Worked all day for Chester Henry. field fall wheat. Commenced harvest. Cut 15 Jul Worked all day for Chester Henry. Wife down town spent $1.18 - got me a new brown jane shirt. 16 Jul Worked all day for Chester Henry. Finished his haying at 3:40 PM. Uncle Levi Henry's youngest son died - diarrhea. 1 year, 6 months, 14 days - Wellington Henry. 17 Jul Was over to Sabbath school. Wife and children were with me. First Sunday school papers given out in our Sabbath school at Bethel Rivers Corners Church, Sombra. Stopped to preaching and class meeting. Was to S. Poland's for supper. 18 Jul John E. Carpenter and myself dug grave for Uncle Levi Henry's boy on father's place. Rev. Wm. Pickard preached funeral sermon. Uncle Levi was not there, he is in Portage la Prairie, Manitoba. He went there a short time ago. Worked for Chester Henry this afternoon. Was binding wheat in front of orchard and also commenced his barley. 19 Jul Worked all day for Chester Henry binding wheat in front orchard. 2 0 Jul Worked all day for Chester Henry binding wheat in front orchard. Frank Bull team and himself was helping us. 21 Jul Worked all day at Chester Henrys. At Frank Bull's cutting and binding 18 bushel sowing of fall wheat. 22 Jul Wrote two post cards - one to A. Norman, 4 Green St., Toronto and one to Gurd & Son, London, Ont. Worked 1/2 day for Chester Henry binding fall wheat for Patrick Sheeran. -42- �James W. Carpenter Diary - 1880 23 Jul Worked for Chester Henry all day. Stacked part of his fall wheat and drawed in 5 loads of barley. Polly came down and was there for supper. Frank Bull helped with team. 24 Jul We was over to Sunday school. There was no preaching. Stopped to class meeting. Poland's for supper. 2 5 Jul Gave Albert Henry's widow a days work binding fall wheat. 26 Jul Worked all day for Chester Henry binding fall wheat and cradling around barley field. Chester went to Wallaceburg for his steam engine for threshing - it was not finished repairing. 2 8 Jul Helped Chester Henry in fore noon and after supper finished drawing in his barley and some fall wheat. Frank Bull helped us with his team. Wife came down at noon for me to go for a or take Willie to the Doctor. I took him down to the new doctor (Dr. Knight). He pronounced it scarlet fever. He gave me some powders and some stuff in a bottle to swab his throat out with and some medicine for Simon for diarrhea. Got 100 lbs. flour of Patrick Sheeran at Sombra Grist mill. Chester Henry gave me his horses and buggy to take the children to the doctor (Dr. Knight) - call tomorrow. Wrote a letter to Percival Lowell, Gen pass agent for rates of fare and other particulars over Burlington & Quincy rail roads. (I am setting up with Willie). 27 Jul Helped Chester Henry all day. Stacked Frank Bull's fall wheat and finished cutting his. Willie was sick in the afternoon with heavy fever. 29 Jul Worked for Chester Henry all day. Was cradling barley at Frank Bull's and cocking. Dr. Knight called in to see Willie, he said he was better. Samuel Poland commenced to draw in his barley from lower place. Chester Henry and Frank Bull went to Wallaceburg for steam threshing machine. Wrote a letter to W.J. Gurd about payment on place. 3 0 Jul Worked all day for Chester Henry plowing out potatoes and was painting steam engine. I was taken with pain in my right breast so bad at night I could hardly move my arm. 31 Jul Rode down town with Dr. Knight. He said it was brown chitis that caused the pain in my left breast. He gave me a bottle of liquid medicine and said I was to put a mustard plaster on my breast and then a poultice. -43- �James W. Carpenter Diary - 1880 01 Aug I was not able to work. Went over to the river, borrowed Capt. William Rattray boat. Got some bee oil - cost me 31 cts, bought a scribes book for the Sons of Temperance Lodge, River Corners - cost 2 cts. Chester Henry commenced to thresh today for the first at George Robinson's. Made a box to hunt bees with this afternoon. S. Poland finished stacking barley. 02 Aug George & Thomas Mulligan got a new engine for threshing yesterday in Sarnia. Got it from Stephens, Turner & Burns, London, Ont. Helped Chester Henry all day. Commenced to cut his oats. 03 Aug Helped Chester Henry all day. Finished drawing in his fall wheat and took reaper to F. Bulls. George & Thomas Mulligan are trying their new iron horse. Mrs. Delbert Youngs Martha Isabel Hardick Age 16 1872 -44- �James W. Carpenter Diary - 1880 04 Aug Helped Chester Henry all day at Frank Bull's, cradling oats. 05 Aug Helped Chester Henry all day binding oats at Frank Bulls. Killed mad dog at Delbert Youngs. Came in front of my place. Mrs. Delbert Youngs thought the dog was only dry, she offered him some water and he would not notice it, the dog followed her in the yard, she shut the front door, when she shut it the dog tried to get in at the window but she was too guick for him. The dog then went around to the back door, shoved it open and Mrs. Youngs shut herself in the bedroom with her two children. They shot the dog three times before they killed him. I was working out at Frank Bull's, Patrick O'Hare, Gilbert Brown, Curtis Wright, Delbert Youngs, Charles Henry, Samuel Poland, his two sons, Simon & Bill. 06 Aug Helped Chester Henry threshing oats all day. 07 Aug Was not to Church or Sunday school. Was over to Samuel Poland's in the afternoon. Wife and children were there. 08 Aug Helped Chester Henry all day. Was threshing oats and drawing in oats. Simon and Bill Poland and Alex Chartier were in Mrs. Broad's orchard last Saturday night, she found out it was them and came to Simon and scared him into telling the whole affair. She was a going to give him clear and punish the others. Bill Poland and A. Chartier left for Uncle Sams. Samuel Poland has got his 4 5 15/16 lbs. of flour that I borrowed of him. 09 Aug Helped Chester Henry one half day at Frank Bull's cradling and binding oats. Finished Frank's oats the cutting. Chester Henry's steamer is threshing for Samuel Poland on my place. 10 Aug Helped Chester Henry all day binding oats. Frank Bull was there with his steamer. Chester Henry finished threshing Samuel Polands fall wheat and barley on my place. Had 95 bushels of fall wheat & 250 bushels barley. 11 Aug Commenced to work for Chester Henry by the month at $15. per month. Worked all day, got 6 oz. of woolen yarn for socks at 6 cts per pound (drawing manure and cleaning up fall wheat for a grist). 12 Aug Worked all day for Chester Henry drawing out manure. 13 Aug Worked all day for Chester Henry drawing out manure. Father got 100 lbs. of flour of Chester Henry on work at -45- �James W. Carpenter Diary - 1880 26 cts. per lb. Stepmother got a letter from father last night - he has left Alpena and to St. Joseph to a land island. John Collins address Tenly Bay Post Office, Algoma, St. Joseph Island. 14 Aug Wife was over to Marine City today - spent $1.12. Samuel Poland and wife were over today - cooked two kolrabi. 15 Aug Helped Chester Henry all day. all done. Frank Bull's stacking oats 16 Aug Paid John Carpenter 69 3/4 lbs. flour bag and all. Helped Chester Henry all day drawing in oats and finishing cutting. 17 Aug Helped Chester Henry all day binding and drawing in manure. 18 Aug Had Samuel Poland's team to draw water - drawed three loads. William Poland came home this afternoon. 19 Aug Helped Chester Henry all day drawing manure. 20 Aug Helped Chester Henry all day drawing manure. 21 Aug Was over to Sunday Samuel Poland's for school. supper. Stayed to church. Was over to 22 Aug Helped Chester Henry all day threshing at Frank Bulls. Frank had 266 bushels oats and 150 bushels of wheat, 50 bushels barley. Mrs. Sherky made me a steeple straw hat for 25 cts. Paid her for it yesterday. 2 3 Aug Helped Chester Henry all day drawing manure and cleaned up 5 bushels of wheat by weight 4 3 lbs. $1.2 5 per bushel $5.32. Served Mrs. Stratton with a notice not set any fires near my line fence that I would hold him responsible. 24 Aug Helped Chester Henry all day, gang plowing. show Sarnia today. W.W. Coles 25 Aug Helped Chester Henry all day. Finished gang plowing and finished drawing oats. David Stratton served me with a notice that he intended to burn his fallow and that I was to take care of my stuff and that he would not be responsible for it. Cleaned up 10 bushels of fall wheat to pay Daniel Grave's wages. 26 Aug Helped Chester Henry all day at Lawrence Johnston's. father came home from St. Joseph's Island. -46- My �James W. Carpenter Diary - 1881 27 Aug Helped Chester Henry all day threshing at Lawrence Johnson's. Plowing at Chester's in afternoon. Mary was down town fore noon, bought me two new shirts. 2 8 Aug Father and Samuel Poland was here in fore noon. I went down to Chester Henry's and Father's in afternoon. 29 Aug Helped Chester Henry all day drawing water. load for myself. Drawed one 30 Aug Helped Chester Henry all day threshing at Alonzo Lapish. Had 480 bushels in all together. Fires raging hard. I came home and watched all afternoon. Patrick O'Hare had a large fire in his front field. Samuel Poland drew his wheat home, he was afraid it would burn up as fire was coming from the south very fast. Polly bought me 1 pair suspenders. 31 Aug I had to stay home and watch fires. Raining afternoon. 01 Sep Helped Chester Henry all day plowing. 02 Sep Helped Chester Henry all day plowing. broom out of Polly made me a . 03 Sep Helped Chester Henry all day plowing. 04 Sep Was over Samuel Poland's for dinner. Creek for to wild grapes. 05 Sep Helped Chester Henry on half day. fires. Went to Indian Came home to fight 06 Sep Helped Chester one half day. Came home to fight fires. The fire came up in east corner of front field. Burned about 30 rods of fence. 07 Sep Bill Poland helped me draw part of cross fence away from front field. Fought fires all afternoon. Hired John E. Carpenter for half month in my place to plow for Chester Henry while I am fighting the fires. He is to take my place as soon as they are done threshing at Mrs. Albert Henry's. Had a bilious attack afternoon. Mrs. John Whaley was over getting some sewing done on the sewing machine. 08 Sep Watching fires all day half sick. Polly has gone over to Charles Brown's. Bill Eyer's threshing. 09 Sep Helped Mrs. Albert Henry all day threshing. -47- �James W. Carpenter Diary - 1880 10 Sep Helped Mrs. Albert Henry all day threshing. She had 470 bushels oats, 134 bushels barley, 86 bushels fall wheat. Cut the bee tree that I found on Bill Eyer's on the 9th of July and I cut on halves, had about 8 lbs. of honey. Mrs. Peter N. Henry taken sick. Sent for Peter at Mrs. Albert Henry's threshing. Was out of her head. 11 Sep Polly was down to Peter Henry's all day. with Willie. I stopped home 12 Sep Helped Warren Henry clean fall wheat fore noon. Drawed 2 loads of water afternoon with Warren's team. Borrowed of Samuel Poland 4 6 lbs. flour. Polly was over to Robt. Stokes to get crab apples. Got a basket full for nothing. Stayed all day. Warren T. Henry & wife Lydia (Bradshaw) -48- c1875 �James W. Carpenter Diary - 1880 1 3 Sep Helped Warren Henry clean fall wheat fore to Mr. Mickey Stanley to sell him my cord not at home. I weighed on Robt. Stoke 1 s lbs. in shirt sleeves. Polly was over to washed and carried our clothes over. noon. Went up wood. He was scales 184 1/2 her mother's - 14 Sep Commenced to dig my potatoes. Was over to Henry Lapish's to see Thomas & George Mulligan's new separator. Polly went to town afternoon. 15 Sep Polly stopped over home at her father's last night. She got home today 9 AM. Dug potatoes fore noon. The fires raged after it got in and old slashing I made last spring, then it got in William Hargrove's. Sent down for him. Him and I, George and father came up. 16 Sep Rained all day. apples. Curtis Wright brought us up a basket of 17 Sep Helped Chester Henry 3/4 of day. Sowed 3 1/2 bushel fall wheat on middle side. Frank Bull got Chester Henry's fanning mill and 8 bushels wheat. Cleaned up 11 1/2 bushels for Chester for seed sowed 3 1/2, cleaned 16 1/2 bush. Leaves 8 bushels yet to sow. Pat Sheeran got 4 6 lbs. of hay and 10 bushels fall wheat for John . I got two little pigs from Chester Henry. 18 Sep Was down to Father's for dinner. Was to Chester Henry's in fore noon. Was back in Chester Henry's field getting some grapes to eat. Polly was up home. 19 Sep Helped Chester Henry all day. Borrowed for him of Peter N. Henry 6 bags fall wheat from machine, 11 3/4 bush, when cleaned up for Chester Henry, 8 1/2 bush. Grown on summer fallow and oats stubble. 20 Sep Digging potatoes. Eliza Eyers here in morning. Fire in S.W. corner of front field. Bumagilard heap on fire where I live or own on lot 6, 12 con. Sombra. Mary went over to her mother's with Mrs. Eliza Eyers to get some tomatoes from Mrs. Eyers. 21 Sep Sowed 2 1/2 bush, wheat for Chester Henry. Finished digging my potatoes. Mary went to town - sold her butter to Miss Alice Lapish 25 cts. per pound. Got 8 cts. worth sugar, 2 lemons, 1 lb. shot for me. 22 Sep Simon Poland helped me 1/2 day sawing for brush fence for the cross fence that burned partly. Fixed brush fence afternoon. Mary was over home. -49- �James W. Carpenter Diary - 1880 2 3 Sep Mary washed over home. Finished making brush fence. Shot 2 partridges at noon, cleaned them. Bill Eyer 1 s home, machine broke down. 24 Sep Helped S. Poland cut corn all day. Mary sold 2 lbs. butter to Mrs. Thomas Moshier for 50 cts. 25 Sep Rev. Mr. Gifford preached 3 sermons in Bethel Church. heard two of them. I 2 6 Sep Cleaned out bush well for water for house use. Helped Delbert Youngs clean up oats for Mrs. Albert Henry. We was to meeting at Bethel afternoon. 27 Sep Went down to river. Mr. Catton hired me to help him thresh afternoon. Stopped at Catton's all night. Rained all night. 28 Sep Helped Catton fore noon. Helped him all together 1 day. He owes me one dollar. He paid me. Went down town bought me 3 1/2 yds. brown duck for 70 cts. We was to social at night. 29 Sep Was over to Peter Sherkey's fore noon to help him raise up granary for home. Afternoon was down to see Thomas Bury for a job in shanty. Got promise of one. He gave me a job of cutting stove wood for 3/ until I go to shanty. Mrs. Holland Shorts buried Bury grave yard. I got 60 1/2 lbs. flour from Chester Henry. Found my beatle rings at Poland's. 30 Sep Made a beatle. stove wood. Found my iron wedge. Marked logs for 01 Oct Rained fore noon, shot two partridges, sawed stove wood. Simon Poland helped me 1/2 day. Simon Poland helped me in afternoon. 02 Oct Rained all day Sunday. Was over to Poland's twice. Down to Delbert Youngs once. Bury told me that I could do chopping soon as I liked. Poland's was to my place fore noon. 03 Oct Delbert Youngs and I were out to look at the place where we are going to chop. Shot two partridges. 04 Oct Was over to Samuel Poland's. Borrowed one window sash, brought home wife's wash tub and fixed brush fence fore noon. Delbert Youngs and I went out to Mr. Rathburn's. Stayed all night so we could get to work early at building the shanty. -50- �James W. Carpenter Diary - 1880 05 Oct Raised the body of our shanty and got out to Rathburn's before sun down. 06 Oct Made basswood trough and covered our shanty forenoon. the road out and walked home before sun down. Cut 07 Oct Borrowed James Hargrove's lance saw and old stove. Got Peter Henry to take us out to the shanty on Monday. 08 Oct Cut corn for Peter Henry part of fore noon until 1 o'clock PM. Helped Samuel Poland thresh afternoon. 09 Oct Mary was over to Sunday school. I went over to church. The preacher did not come, had prayer meeting. 10 Oct Peter N. Henry moved Delbert Youngs and myself to shanty. Got there about 11 o'clock AM. Hung door. Made floor and bedstead afternoon. 11 Oct Sawed fore noon. Cut 1 1/2 cords. Corked shanty with moss afternoon. Rained that night. 12 Oct Rained fore noon. Sawed afternoon. Filed saw fore noon. Had 3 1/2 cords, piled it tomorrow afternoon. 13 Oct Cut wood all day. dinner. Thomas Bury was to our shanty for 14 Oct Cut wood fore noon and part of afternoon. Wallace & Christopher Micks, John Goodman & Ben Booth came to shanty for dinner. We came out home with them by Reid's ferry. Rained afternoon. 15 Oct I went down town. Chester Henry gave me five dollars on wages. Delbert Youngs and I went over to Marine City for a new cross cut saw. Got a six and one half foot saw for 40 cts. per foot = $2.60, 2 files 35 cts., duty on saw 90 cts. Got 27 lbs. flour from Chester Henry. Samuel Poland paid Chester Henry his threshing bill. Filed part of new saw. Got new pair boots at Peter Cattanach's for $3.75. Gave him my note for $28.64 payable 1 month from date. I bought four lemons for wife to make preserves at 5 cts. each = 20 cts., ferrage 15 cts. 16 Oct I was down to Delbert Youngs. Took dinner at Peter Henry's. Polly went over home. I went after her. 17 Oct Simon Poland helped me fore noon draw rails for fence which burned up just after harvest. Delbert Youngs helped near all day. James Bury two crosscut saws to file for -51- �James W. Carpenter Diary - 1880 him. Laid up cross fence. Finished filing our (Delbert Youngs & mine) new crosscut saw (partnership saw) and tried it. 18 Oct Filed two crosscut saws for Thomas Bury fore noon. Father helped me in fore noon lay up fence. Delbert Youngs and I went to shanty afternoon. I shot a partridge in lot 19 on the way out. 19 Oct Delbert Youngs and I sawed, split and piled 3 1/4 cords of hard wood. 2 0 Oct Rained fore noon and part of afternoon. Delbert Youngs and I sawed & piled 1 1/2 cords from wood in afternoon. 21 Oct Delbert Youngs and I sawed and piled 5 cords of wood all day. Filed saw at noon. 22 Oct Delbert Youngs and I sawed and piled 1 1/2 cords of wood fore noon. We came home afternoon. I shot one quail and one partridge on the way home. Paid us five dollars today on cutting wood. 2 3 Oct I was over to Samuel Poland's in morning, asked them over for dinner. They came. I signed a note of $43.25 to Fawcett Livingstone Bankers, Wallaceburg, Ont. for six months. Willie went over in the morning with me, stayed all night. 24 Oct Went out to our shanty. Bought pork backenrons. Paid 14 12\ cts. per pound. Sawed part of afternoon. Indian came to us, lost, we put him on the right direction. Filed saw in afternoon. 25 Oct Put up 2 1/2 cords hickory fore noon. shot 2 partridges afternoon. Examined timber and 26 Oct Put up 7 1/4 cords white ash, making five dollars between us. 27 Oct Put up 4 1/4 cords of white ash. Came in at noon to put up shanty below us. They stayed in the Indian camp all night. 29 Oct We went down to Lambton Line to get clerk to measure our wood. Could not find him. I stayed until near noon. Went back to shanty, got home 3 PM. 30 Oct Backed a joint note for Samuel Poland to Brigden Bank for $40.00 for six months dated Oct. 24, 1881. Was over to class meeting in afternoon. Family was over to Poland's -52- �James W. Carpenter Diary - 1880 for supper. dinner. Mr. Poland and two of his girls were over to 31 Oct Went out to shanty fore noon. Allen Grant went out with us. He was going to Burguay's to get work. Cut 1 3/4 cords of wood afternoon. Found notice on shanty that if we wanted money to go to house on Lambton Line tomorrow. 01 Nov Cut 1 1/4 of wood fore noon. afternoon, we got $10. 02 Nov Cut 2 1/4 cords of wood. Went to Lambton Line Wallace & Christopher Micks and Ben Booth moved out to there shanty last night. 03 Nov Cut 3/4 cords of wood. Came home afternoon. 04 Nov Helped John(cut Allen butcher noon and filed his saw afternoon up his hogs fore at night). 05 Nov I helped Samuel Poland all day fixing up a place to hang up beef. Killed one beef afternoon. John Allen gave me 13 lbs. of pork of helping him. 06 Nov Was over to church (all of us). Was to Samuel Poland's for supper. I gave one dollar cash to the missionary fund. 07 Nov Killed a beef for Samuel Poland fore noon. and I sawed stove wood. Delbert Youngs 08 Nov Delbert Youngs and I went to shanty fore noon and down to Lambton Line afternoon to see Edward Tulloch about price of wood cutting. Gives us 90 cts. for hickory. 09 Nov D. Youngs and I cut 3 1/4 wood and filed saw. gave us ten dollars yesterday. 10 Nov D. Youngs and I cut 1 1/2 wood fore noon. afternoon. Ed. Tulloch Came home in 11 Nov I went over to Samuel Poland's in morning. He gave me twenty dollars on rent. I went down town and paid Peter Cattanach $25. on note and bought of him 1 overcoat $11., 2 pair drawers $1.50/4, 3 1/2 yards of cloth for over shirt $1.75/4 = total $14.25. He gave me six months time to pay it. 12 Nov I went out to see John Doran morning. He was not at home. Was to Frank Campstown Contway Funeral. Shot 1 partridge, split stove wood and banked house afternoon. Was down to father's in evening. He gave me his old clock (Bachelor -53- �James W. Carpenter Diary - 1880 clock). I took it home and fixed it up (it was the clock (eight day clock) my mother picked out for him before they were married.) 13 Nov I was down to Delbert Youngs fore noon. Was over to Poland's afternoon. D. Youngs was out to my place afternoon. I was not at home. 14 Nov Clock has run all right since father gave it to me after I fixed it. Delbert Youngs and I went to the shanty fore noon. Put up 2 1/2 cords wood in afternoon. Eight Day Clock c1853 Now owned by Richard Staza Great Grandson of James W. Carpenter 15 Nov Delbert Youngs and I sawed and split wood all day. 16 Nov Delbert Youngs and I put up 4 1/2 cords of wood. 17 Nov Delbert Youngs and I commenced to put up the addition to our shanty afternoon. Sawed fore noon. 18 Nov Delbert Youngs and I finished addition to shanty all excepting corking with moss. 19 Nov Delbert Youngs and I put up 2 1/2 cords of wood. I was down to Lambton Line to get some money. Got none. Came home afternoon. Snowed last night - first snow of this season. 2 0 Nov I was over to Samuel Poland's fore noon. Got 1 pound of tallow from him to grease my boots. Delbert Youngs and I went to shanty afternoon Sunday. 21 Nov Delbert Youngs and I sawed and split wood all day. -54- �James W. Carpenter Diary - 1880 22 Nov Delbert Youngs and I put six cords of hard wood. 23 Nov Delbert Youngs and I put up 2 1/2 cords of wood and filed our saw. 2 4 Nov Delbert Youngs and I put up 1 3/4 cords of wood. I went down to Lambton Line for money with Christopher Micks, got none. 25 Nov Tulloch clerk brought us up $15. and gave me $15. for Mr. Booth. Delbert Youngs and I put up 2 cords wood before we came home. I bought 1 gal syrup & 4 panes of glass 4/50 cts. for two weeks as I was coming home. 2 6 Nov I hired Jas. Roberts to help me saw fire wood fore noon. Gave him 25 cts. D. Youngs helped me 1/4 day sawing fire wood. Killed pig for D. Youngs in afternoon and went down town. Bought 1 bush, beans for 16/, bought cap for Willie 6/. Bought a pig from Samuel Poland weighing 257 lbs. at 7 3/4 per pound and also a pork barrel 8/. 27 Nov I was over to class meeting. supper. 28 Nov Went to shanty fore noon. filed our saw. We was to Poland's for Sawed part of afternoon and 29 Nov Filed Mick's saw. They helped Delbert Youngs in my place, we put up 2 cords in afternoon. 30 Nov Sawed fore noon. I was sick afternoon. for my part of the afternoon work. 01 Dec Fixed our shanty 3/4 of day. Gave Del 25 cts. Put up one cord. Put up 2 1/4 cords of wood. 02 Dec We put up 2 3/4 cords of wood. 03 Dec We put up 2 3/4 cords of wood. Ed Tulloch gave us $20. on chopping and we came home at night. 04 Dec I was over to church. Stayed to class meeting. 05 Dec We went to shanty fore noon. Sawed part of afternoon. filed saw, Del put in window. 06 Dec We put up 2 1/4 cords of wood. 07 Dec We put up 3 1/2 cords of wood. 08 Dec We put up 2 1/4 cords of -55wood. I filed saw. I �James W. Carpenter Diary - 1880 09 Dec We put up 3 1/2 cords of wood. 10 Dec We put up 2 1/4 cords of wood. I filed saw. Came home at night. George Johnson gave me $10. on chopping. 11 Dec I was out to Wilkesport to guarterly meeting fore noon. Was over to Poland's afternoon. 12 Dec Helped Del. Youngs saw stove wood part fore noon. Started for shanty, got as far as Albert Shaw's shanty on lot 18 11 con where Walter Shortt's and Ben Savoy are chopping. Stayed with them all night. 13 Dec Ben Savoy and Walter Shortt went out to our shanty with us. Ben shot two partridges on the road out. They had dinner with us. 14 Dec Del. and I cut 1 3/4 cords of wood. 15 Dec Del. and I cut 2 1/4 cords of wood (Dec. 12 I bought 1 bottle of Jacob's oil at Parkinson's for 50 cts.). 16 Dec Del. and I cut 1 1/4 cords of wood. 17 Dec home Del. tonight, and I cut got 3 3/4 cords of wood. home 8 o'clock. 18 Dec All of family were over to church. Came back round by the road. 19 Dec Filed my saw fore noon. wood bee afternoon. I filed saw. Came Went through the bush. Went to Mrs. Albert Henry's stove 20 Dec Went to shanty fore noon. rain. Sawed wood afternoon. Spitted 21 Dec Delbert Youngs and I went down to Township fore noon. Shot 1 hare rabbit afternoon. I hunted and shot 1 partridge. 22 Dec Rained all day. I hunted, shot 2 hares. Craig at her school at noon. I seen Mrs. 23 Dec Sawed part of day. Went down to Lambton Line for money got none. Was to send it out by Thomas Bury on Saturday. 24 Dec Split and piled 2 3/4 cords of hickory wood and came home in afternoon. -56- �James W. Carpenter Diary - 1880 25 Dec Samuel Poland family were over to spend Christmas with us. Bury brought us $10. in money from E. Tulloch. 2 6 Dec Sawed stove wood fore noon. Went to shanty in afternoon. Sent $1. in money to Chatham to pay for my fanning mill. 27 Dec We put up 2 1/4 cords of wood. I filed my saw all but setting it. 28 Dec We put up 1 1/4 cords of wood. 29 Dec to Sawed part the of day. Youngs went down for ofJohnson measure wood. Delbert He came and measured part it. 3 0 Dec I and Johnson measured up balance of wood. Delbert piled up 1 1/2 cord that we had cut yesterday. Went down to Lambton Line for our money, settled with Tulloch. He paid us as of at the rate of 90 cts. per cord for hickory & 50 cts. for white ash. We had 84 cords of hickory & 2 2 cords of white ash. We sold our share of the stuff to highest bidder. Delbert got my share saw for $1.40, files 15 cts., syrup 37 1/2 flour 48 3/4 cts. soda and paper 4 1/2 cream tartar 5 cts. = total $27.23. I got the vinegar for 1 1/2 cts. 31 Dec We came home fore noon. I went down town afternoon. Got slate for Willie and one for Annie Poland. Paid Peter Cattanach $3.65 balance due on note, got my note from P. Cattanach. Chester Henry gave me $9. on work. Sent one dollar forward on Mrs. Chester Henry. Emmaline Henry c1910 Mrs. Chester Henry -57- �James W. Carpenter Diary - 1880 1882 Sombra Twp., Ontario 01 Jan We were over to Poland's to spend New Years. I went to church and Sunday school. Was put in superintendent this quarter. 02 Jan Settled with Samuel Poland for my rent. He paid me $28.98 balance due me. I was down to election and was over the river to see Staley about logs. He offers $3.50 per thousand. I bought gun warmer, iron side for heel of boots in Marine City. In Sombra 1 broom 2 0 cts., 1 pocket rule for 25 cts. 03 Jan I went to Courtright to pay sewing machine note for $2 0. at the American Express Office. Bought 4 sticks of braid 20/5, 5 yds. straw ticking $1.00/20, 2 lbs. crackers 10 cts., 2 lbs. sugar 2 0 cts. 04 Jan I went over to our shanty to get the rest of my things that I left there. Sold Delbert Youngs my pail for 20 cts. 05 Jan Jas. Stubbs came after me to make bolts for him. Gives me one dollar per cord. John E. Carpenter is going in with me. We get our board at Langworth log house on Side Road, lot 16 con 11 for $2.50 per week. John E. Carpenter helped me saw stove wood afternoon and I asked for bee hands for tomorrow afternoon to cut stove wood. 06 Jan Stormed part of fore noon. I filed Poland's cross cut saw. Sie & Bill Poland, Charles Allen, John & James Roberts, & John Carpenter were to my bee afternoon. Cut about 7 cords. 07 Jan I set my saw this morning. Broke one tooth out. Sie & Bill Poland and team were over drawing me up some fire wood part of day. John helped me in afternoon. I helped Poland put side in jumper 1/2 day. 08 Jan We went over to Samuel Poland's. school. I was late. I was down to Sunday 09 Jan John and I went out to cut bolts for Jas. Stubbs and John Heyland - cut 1 1/2 cords. 10 Jan John and I cut 2 1/4 cords of elm bolts today on lot 17 11 con for J. Stubbs and Heyland -58- �James W. Carpenter Diary - 1880 1 1 Jan John and I cut 2 1/4 cords of elm bolts today. saw in the morning. I filed 12 Jan John and I cut 2 cords of elm bolts today (Jan 14 we got done on Sat). Afternoon at 2 PM. waited at Parkinsons until Stubbs and Heyland came out to pay us. They gave us $12. 1 3 Jan John and I cut 2 1/2 cords of elm bolts today. 14 Jan John and I cut 1 1/2 cords of elm bolts today. I bought me a pair of felt boots at Parkenson's for $3.50. John and I paid our board $4. I got by beatle rings fixed for 10 cts. 15 Jan We were all over to church and Sunday school. preached. Crassy man 16 Jan John Carpenter helped me saw rail cuts. Broke axe handle. Ground axe at night and put new handle in it. 17 Jan Split rails part of day. Went down town afternoon. Traded at Peter Cattanach tick $2.60. 18 Jan Split rails all day. yard. Finished splitting rails for cattle 19 Jan I filed Poland's saw fore noon. saw elm bolt logs afternoon. John Carpenter helped me 20 Jan Sie Poland drawed rails for cattle yard all day. I went over to Wilkesport with two iron wedges to get drawed out - cost 30 cts. 15 cts. each. Set saw - made 5 cts. Got home 9 o'clock PM. 21 Jan Set Poland's crosscut saw and filed Pat O'Hare's crosscut saw. Charged 2/ and 4/. Hunted path afternoon - got nothing. Filed John Allen's crosscut saw no charge. Polly got 12 needles for machine from Shaw. 22 Jan I was over to Sunday school. I was late. Stayed for class meeting. Got letter from Buena Vista. 23 Jan Mary posted a letter to cousin M.E. Hickox, Skagit City, Whatcom Co., Washington to be returned in sixteen days if not called for. John helped me all day make bolts. We made 1 1/4 cords elm bolts. 24 Jan John helped me all day make bolts. We made 1 1/2 cords elm bolts. Filed my saw in afternoon. -59- �James W. Carpenter Diary - 1880 25 Jan I went to Wilkesport fore noon. Got 50 lbs. flour $5.25 per hundred - cost $1.63, 1 file 25 cts., 1 hair pin 8 cts. It rained afternoon. John and I hunted. Cut elm bolts 1/4 cord. 2 6 Jan Rained all day. John and I hunted. Cut maple bolts 1/4 cord. I filed Poland's saw afternoon. 27 Jan Gilbert Brown's stove wood bee. Helped me part of afternoon. John went fore noon. 28 Jan John helped me afternoon. I sawed alone fore noon. Cut maple bolts 1 1/4 cords. Total this week 5 1/2 cords bolts. 29 Jan I was over to Sunday school. Stopped to class meeting. There was no preaching - travelling minister preaching funeral sermon at Pt. Lambton. 30 Jan John helped me all day making bolts, cut 1 1/4 cord elm bolts. 31 Jan John helped me 1/2 day making bolts, cut 1 1/4 cord elm wood bolts. I went to town afternoon. Got on credit $2.57. 01 Feb John helped me all day making bolts, cut 2 1/4 cord elm bolts. 02 Feb John helped me 1/2 day making bolts, cut 1/2 cord elm bolts. I filed Ed Tomlin's saw fore noon. He worked in my place. 03 Feb John helped me 1/2 day making bolts, cut 2 cords. I filed my saw afternoon. Got a letter from Aunt Marilla. Mary got a book mark from cousin Lizzie McKay. There was a dance last night at George Hargrove's. 04 Feb John helped me 1/2 day making bolts, cut 1 1/2 cords = total this week 8 3/4 cords. Mary had a bad tooth ache, ear ache and sore face (cause suppose). 05 Feb I was over to Poland's for dinner. and class meeting afternoon. 06 Feb John helped me I got out some morning before cords rendered Went to Sunday school make elm bolts all day, made 1 1/4 cords. potatoes in morning. Was down town in daylight. Posted post card. Number of 14 1/4/. -60- �James W. Carpenter Diary - 1880 07 Feb John helped me make bolts 3/4 of day. Elm cut 3/4 cord. Peter Henry gave me $10. on bolts in woods. Samuel Poland got 2 2 lbs. shots for my pig 8/ per hundred. 08 Feb John helped me make elm bolts 3/4 day, made 3/4 cord. filed Poland's saw. Sie worked in my place. I 09 Feb Gave John 2/ on work. Yesterday he was to dance at Joe Fournie's. I put up 1 1/2 cords alone. Crossed split and piled them. 10 Feb I got S. Poland's team to go to Wilkesport to get some flour. Got 300 lbs. for myself, 100 for Poland, 100 for Mrs. John Whaley at 3.5 per one hundred. I used 8 5 cts. of Poland's money and 10 cts. of Mrs. Whaley's for myself. I filed William Robert's saw afternoon. He helped me saw back to pay for filing it. 11 Feb Split bolts fore noon. Went to Wilkesport afternoon to take Miller's bag back. Posted a letter to Aunt Marilla Vanalstine. 12 Feb Was over to preaching and Sunday school. children were there. Wife and 13 Feb Curtis Wright helped me 1/2 day (PM) sawed I piled up 3/4 cord after Curtis went home. 14 Feb I filed Poland's crosscut saw fore noon. P. N. Henry measured my logs - gave me $2 0. on them per Nomer Staley. I found bee tree in the bee tree we had cut down for bolts. Sawed it off so that we could bring it home tomorrow morning. Curtis Wright helped me 1/2 day PM. cut 1 1/4 cords of maple bolts. 20 cords to date P.N. Henry. Mary went to church tonight. 15 Feb Curtis Wright helped me all day cut 1 cord of elm and oak red. Samuel Poland brought over his team to draw home my bee tree that I found yesterday. Mrs. P. Henry had a quilting. Got them home all right. 16 Feb Filed my saw afternoon, cut 1/4 cord bolts. 17 Feb Curtis Wright helped me 1/2 day cut 1 cord elm bolts. 18 Feb Curtis Wright helped me all day. Sawed all day, gave him 2 5 cts. Borrowed 25 cts. from John E. Carpenter to pay Curtis Wright. 19 Feb I was over to Sabbath school and stayed to class meeting. -61- �James W. Carpenter Diary - 1880 20 Feb John E. Carpenter helped me 1/2 day cut 3/4 cords elm bolts (concert town hall - Catholic) 21 Feb I filed Charles Allen's & William Robert's crosscut saw and cut the drag of my own. Made a beetle. Got map of Eastern Washington Territory with books. 22 Feb Filed Samuel Poland's saw. John 1/2 day cut 1/4 cord elm bolts. Went to Sombra in afternoon. Bought me 1 new pair of boots for $2.75, 1 file 25 cts., gave John $3.50 on work. Went to auction sale. Bought cloth brush 2 0 cts., 1 pair hose 15 cts., bedcord 912 copy books each 2 4 cts., 1 pocket book 10 cts., 2 bundles shoe laces 10 cts. P.N. Henry gave me $10. on bolts. 2 3 Feb John and I went to Delbert Youngs cutting bolts bee on Thomas Stokes place lot 9. 24 Feb John helped me all day cut 2 1/2 cords of elm wood bolts. Allen's borrowed my saw late today. 25 Feb John helped me all day cut 1/2 cord of elm wood bolts. Filed Jack Moran's crosscut saw. 2 6 Feb Samuel Poland and wife were here for dinner. Sabbath school class meeting and preaching. I was to 27 Feb I filed my saw fore noon. Sawed for father afternoon on John Ecclestone's place. 27 1/2 cords bolts to date. 29 Feb John helped me all day cut 1/2 cord elm bolts. I filed Joseph Dupuis' crosscut saw. Bill Hargrove's sawing bee. Rained afternoon. Heard blue bird, first blue bird. Fowlers Shaw school home 01 Mar John helped 1/2 day cut elm bolts 1 cord. Hargrove's bee afternoon. Was to Bill 02 Mar John helped 1 day cut elm bolts 1/2 cord. I filed P.N. Henry's saw and Bill Eyer's saw per Bill Robert's. 03 Mar Sawed at father's all day on John Ecclestone's place. notice of note due Dr. Merrison, Brigden. Got 04 Mar I went to Brigden paid $20. for Dr. Merrison note. Note was in St. Thomas. Got a receipt for the note. Note to be sent to me by mail on Monday following. Got 1 patent saw set 4/. Sent $1. to E.G. Rideout & Co. for subscription for Household Guest Magazine. Candy 15 cts. -62- �James W. Carpenter Diary - 1880 05 Mar I was to Sabbath School. Stayed class meeting. I was to Poland's for supper. Gave Poland his 35 cts. for flour. 06 Mar John helped me all day and father too. Cut 3 1/4 cords elm bolts. Afternoon I filed their saw. 07 Mar John helped me all day cut 1 1/4 cords elm bolts. Sie Poland drawed fire wood for me. Pd. Mrs. Whaley 10 cts. for flour. 08 Mar I helped father 1/2 day. I went down town afternoon. Got 1/2 bush, beans at Andrew Smith's for $1., dry apples 5 lbs. 40 cts. M.L. Burnham got hat at auction sale 75 cts., 15 yds. wincy 90 cts. Got a letter from cousin Ellen Hickox, Skagit City, Whatcom County, Washington Territory. 09 Mar Rained all day. Andrew Smith, Merchant Sombra I filed my saw. 10 Mar Snowed fore noon. Got a pot from Emmaline Henry for 4/. Turned in work. I went to Wilkesport after to see W.A. Fowler to get him to lecture at Bethel. He promised to come and charge nothing - to get money for Sunday school papers. 11 Mar Helped father 3/4 day. Went down town afternoon and got $1.13 worth of goods at Peter Cattanach. 12 Mar I was to Sunday school and class meeting afternoon. to Warren H. Henry's for supper. Was 13 Mar I helped father all day. Filed Jack Moore's saw afternoon. He worked in my place. 14 Mar I was out to Wilkesport to get Fowler to come out on Friday to lecture. He promised to come. I sent letter to cousin Ellen Hickox, Skagit City, Whatcom Co., Washington Territory. Helped father 1/4 day. 15 Mar Helped father 1/4 day. Went to town afternoon. Got 3 pair shoes at $3.75 - total for Simon 8/ for Willie 8/ -63- �James W. Carpenter Diary - 1880 wife's $1.75. Filed Bill Robert's saw fore noon and split stove wood at door. Went down town afternoon. 16 Mar Filed Charles Allen's saw. He worked in my place. father 1 day, saw I worked afternoon. 17 Mar Filed my saw fore noon. Helped Helped father saw all day. 18 Mar Rained all day. I went to town - bought at auction sale 2 guernsey shirts for wife. Warren Henry bought 2 cords of my wood in side line for $1.50 per cord. Shirts for wife 3 0 cts. each. 19 Mar I was over to Sunday school and class meeting. Annie Poland was over to my place all day. Wife and I was over to Poland's for supper. Bill Poland came to our place for dinner. 20 Mar I sawed at father's all day. I gave 10 cts.. >for help towards paying boat fare for Mrs. Duncan McDonald to Port Lambton. 21 Mar I filed S. Poland's saw and Allen Grant's and set Charles Allen. Gave Poland cup ginger tea. Wife was up to Pat 0'Hare's in afternoon. Poland bought 3 ton of hay from Joseph Richards, Wilkesport. 22 Mar John helped me 1/2 day saw stove wood. Sold him 1 rubber font 14/ six sheets note paper 5 cts. and 1 box cold water pens 5 cts. per pen $1.75. 23 Mar Helped wife over to Poland's fore noon. stove wood. Afternoon I split 24 Mar I tinkered around house. Went to village afternoon. Got 12 yds. print $1.50, 1 gal coal oil 2/, 1 pair shoes for Willie 8/, 3 yds. cotton 27 cts., 2 lbs. currants 10 cts., 5 cts. nutmegs. 25 Mar Was over to quarterly meeting Bethel. house afternoon. Tinkered around 2 6 Mar I went to quarterly meeting. Wife went over to her father's. Annie Poland stayed with our children. Meeting was held fore noon. I came home by sideline. Wife got home from her father's. I went over there. Poland was worse. They had sent for Dr.. Wife came shortly, she left Willie with Mrs. Robert's. 27 Mar Samuel Poland died this morning at 1 am. I went and got Peter River's and Alonzo Lapish to lay him out. They came -64- �James W. Carpenter Diary - 1880 and Edward Tomlin with them. I went down town fore noon to see when we could get coffin and get Minister. I was to father's in the morning and told him that Mr. Poland was dead and asked them to go over. They did get things for the funeral at Peter Cattanach's for Mrs. Poland and for myself and family. These things, thus 10 yds. Lustre 2/, 2 1/2 yds. waist lining, 18 3 yds. cambric, 2 spools 5 cts., 1 1/2 crepe 8/. 28 Mar I went down town with Simon Poland for the coffin. It was done. (Timothy Green made it.) He charged $12. for it. The funeral was preached in Bethel Church at River's Corners by Rev. Pickard. Text - Job chap 14, verse 10. Patrick Conlin, Peter Rivers, William Fallace, William Roberts, William Eyers, Francis Bull (Avery Tomlin took the corps) were the pall bearers. My Father and John Tomlin & Jas. Bury dug the grave. The funeral sermon was preached at 1:30 PM. Jas. Gallow drove mourners down. There was no teams beside as the roads were very bad, excepting Peter River's team. Me and wife stayed all night with Mrs. Poland. TEXT AT SAMUEL POLAND'S FUNERAL: Job 14:10 - But man dyest and wasteth away. Yea man giveth up the ghost and where is he. 29 Mar Wife stayed with her mother and helped her wash. I went to father's fore noon and got my crosscut saw. Went to hunt fish in Clay Creek afternoon - got none. 3 0 Mar Wife and I and children stayed with Mrs. Poland last night. Came home this fore noon. John E. Carpenter helped afternoon to make bolts. Made 1 cord. Mrs. Roberts our place for supper. 31 Mar John E. Carpenter and father helped me all day make bolts - 1 3/4 cords and 1 cord of stove wood. Cut 1 1/2 cords maple and elm. 01 Apr John & father helped 1/2 day each. Cut 1 1/4 cords elm bolts. I filed my saw and William Robert's in afternoon. 02 Apr I was over to Sunday school. We elected officers. I am Bible class teacher and Ass. Superintendent for next three months. Stayed to class meeting. My family was to Poland's for dinner and supper. 03 Apr I got two pigs from John Ecclestone for 8/ each. Split stove wood in afternoon. Split 1 1/4 cords, piled it. -65- �James W. Carpenter Diary - 1880 04 Apr John E. Carpenter helped me all day. Father 1/2 day and 2 cords - 1 cord elm and 1 cord black ash. I have 4 0 1/2 cords made up to date. 05 Apr Rained all day. Made some cough syrup. Was down town afternoon and got 1 pint vinegar 5 cts., 7 lbs. sugar 70 cts., 5 lbs. currants 50 cts. and 1 comb 15 cts. 06 Apr Commenced to underbrush. Broke my axe handle. and cut 3/4 cords stove wood. Made two 07 Apr John and Father helped me all day cut 2 cords elm bolts. 08 Apr John helped me all day saw stove wood and bolts black logs. I was to Alonzo Lapish barn raisin. Frank Bull & William Fallace chose sides. Bill's side won. 09 Apr Went over to Mrs. Poland's in morning. I went to Sunday school. Stayed to preaching but not to class meeting. 10 Apr Wife is going to stay with her mother a few days to help her sew. I went down town fore noon. Was going over the River to get some money on my bolts. Could not get across river. 11 Apr I stayed at Poland's last night. Stayed around house most of the time. I was to father's PM. 12 Apr P. Henry came to my place to file his saw. I was waiting for Staley for some money. Got none. Went down town afternoon. Visiting cards had came at Mullen's. Duty 2/. Stayed at Avery Tomlin raisen on the way home. Wife came home with me through the bush. 13 Apr I sawed at father's all day. there. Frank Bull was plowing 14 Apr I sawed at father's all day. there. Frank Bull was plowing 15 Apr I went down town and over to Marine City with order from P.N. Henry, M.S. Co. for $2 5. Got P.N. Henry is to get $3. of it for himself. I get $22. of it. I bought 1 bot. mucilage 10 cts., sent letters from Marine City - 1 to Conn P.O.M. order $1.30, other Chicago P.O.M. $2., cost of orders 2 6 cts., Ferrage 15 cts. Bought at P. Cattanach 12 3/4 yds. print for wife's dress (second mourning) 1/per yd. $1.59, 1/2 quire foolscape 2/ 13 cts., candy 5 cts., 1 lb. tea 25 cts. Came home from school house line, came home through bush from Poland's. Wife down to P.N. -66- �James W. Carpenter Diary - 1880 Henry's visiting. Jane Poland stayed at our place afternoon and tonight. 16 Apr I was over to Sabbath school. All family over to Poland's Stayed to class meeting. 17 Apr I helped father saw all day. Paid him for two pigs that he paid John Ecclestone for me which was $2. Gave P.N. Henry $3. of $25. got from store at Marine City, Mich. Bill Poland commenced to sew on my place where I live. Sewing barley on west side of place. 18 Apr I filed Bill Poland's saw & my own fore noon. Polly went down town. I took care of children until noon. Bill & Sie are seeding here today. Wife had $2. in money when she went to town to get 2 yds. lustre 50 cts., 5 postal cards 5 cts., 2 spools thread 10 cts., 3 straw hats at 2/ 1 for 20 cts. 70 cts. I helped father 1/2 day sawing elm bolts. Finished on Ecclestone place. 19 Apr I underbrushed fore noon. Fished afternoon. Caught one mud cat. Rained afternoon. Gilbert & A.C.H. Brown came home from Manitoba. 2 0 Apr Underbrushed fore noon. Bill & Sie Poland finished seeding this morning where I live lot 6 con 12. Sowed 22 bushels of barley. Rained afternoon. Saw G.A. & C.H. Brown this morning. 21 Apr I underbrushed all day. 22 Apr Bill Robert's helped me all day to underbrush. Roberts 3/4 day. John 2 3 Apr I was to Sunday school. Stayed to preaching & class meeting. Rev. Moffat Presby. preached. 24 Apr I helped Bill Roberts saw all day on Pat 0'Hare's place for elm bolts. Old Mrs. Duncan died this afternoon at Pat Conlins. 25 Apr I underbrushed fore noon. Burnt brush afternoon. Roberts borrowed 16 1/2 lbs. flour. John 2 6 Apr I underbrushed fore noon. Mary went to Mrs. Alonzo Lapish's to get her hat trimmed. Could not until Friday next. Bill & Simon Poland finished sewing on lower place. Sowed 24 bushels oats. Was two days putting it in. 27 Apr I underbrushed all day. Went over to prayer meeting. -67- �James W. Carpenter Diary - 1880 28 Apr I was to Mrs. Albert Henry's bee putting in spring crop. Sowed 16 bushels barley & 24 bushels oats. Had 14 teams with their drivers and had 8 men besides picking up, cleaning furrows and sowing. Bill and Sie Poland began to draw their elm bolts to river from my place. 29 Apr Father & Bill Poland helped me all day working in fallow. Father got a letter from Uncle James Carpenter, Skagit City, Washington Territory and I got one from Aunt Marilla Vanalstine to send to Uncle James Carpenter, letter from Alexander Carpenter, Imlay City, Mich. 30 Apr I was to Sunday school and class meeting. too. 01 May I picked up and burned. Wife was there Rained after supper. John Edward Carpenter c1885 Photo enlarged from locket 02 May I was to William Eyer 1 s logging bee. Wrote a letter for Emmaline Henry to London. Wife gave her cold water pen -68- �James W. Carpenter Diary - 1880 and I sold one to Mrs. Albert Henry 5 cts. holder. Snowed last night. I gave her pen 03 May I filed Bill Robert's saw. John E. Carpenter & I went over to Marine City to get our picture taken. Got 2 taken for 20 cts. each. I am going to send mine to Cousin Ellen Hickox, Washington Territory. Spent in Marine City ferrage 15 cts., candy 10 cts., picture 25 cts, tin type postage 11 cts, 13 lbs. pork $1.63, glycerine 10 cts. At P. Cattanach 5 lbs. sugar 50 cts., 1 lbs. rice 12 cts., 4 lbs. dried apples 40 cts., nutmegs 5 cts. At Smith's 4 lbs. currants 10 cts. 04 May I got 2 bushels oats 80 cts. at Jacob Young's. Hay at father's. Asked bee hands in afternoon for a logging and plowing bee. Frank had his plowing bee. 05 May I had a logging and plowing bee. Had a good chore done. They done a good chore for me. Logged and plowed about 2 1/2 acres. Teams W.T. Henry & George Hargrove fore noon. Afternoon Simon Poland, Alonzo Lapish, Charles Henry. Mary Roberts and Jane Poland helped wife. 06 May I got up fire wood and filed part of my saw fore noon. I plowed with Warren T. Henry team for him. 07 May Sunday school class meeting after preaching. 08 May Planted strawberries fore noon. afternoon. Fished afternoon. Rained 09 May I was to Warren T. Henry's barn raising. Got done at 3 o'clock PM. Got my package of visiting cards from Conn. Mourning for Mr. S. Poland. Samuel Poland Mourning Card 10 May I spaded garden fore noon. Went fishing with Bill Poland afternoon in Bear Creek, caught 5. Rained afternoon. -69- �James W. Carpenter Diary - 1880 11 May Rained fore noon. I went down town afternoon with George Hargrove. Wrote two letters for him. Sent for some more visiting cards and book. Had to go to Marine City to get post office money order for $1.25. Order and postage 13 cts., ferrage 15 cts., 1 lb. dust tea 25 cts., currants 25 cts. I heard from George Hargrove that John Collins had been burned out and two of his children burned so that they died next day. Two girls that died were Mary & Eva. They lived in St. Joseph Island, north of Lake Huron. 12 May Rained all day. I made churn cover and writing desk. 13 May I ditched my corn ground where I had my logging bee. 14 May I was to Sunday school class meeting. Gave Peter Rivers and Mrs. Grant one each of Samuel Poland's mourning cards. 15 May I finished planting my strawberries and ditched some. 16 May my I commenced to plant my Got potatoes. Poland corn ground for me. done at Simon supper time. harrowed 17 May Ditched and finished planting my potatoes - planted 3 bushels. 18 May I helped Bill Poland pile bolts. Piled 40 1/2 cords River St. Clair. Commenced to plant my corn at home. 19 May I planted corn for Bill Poland 3/4 of day. & Warren T. Henry corn planter. Charles Henry 2 0 May I planted some corn, undertook to make a corn planter did not succeed. I went down town afternoon. Staley measured Bill Poland's elm bolts. Docked 9 cords for culls. I got 1/2 lb. powder 3 cts., 1 box caps 10 cts. Sie Poland got me 50 lbs. flour $1.75. Wife went to Courtright with her mother for Bill clothes. 21 May I went to Sabbath school and prayer meeting. children over home. Wife and 2 2 May I finished planting my corn and planted citron and carrots and muskmelons. 2 3 May I planted beets and spinach & rhubarb seed & top onions. Shot 8 black birds and 1 red headed woodpecker. 24 May I made elm bolts. Sawed them alone 1/2 cords, 42 1/2 cords bolts to date of this line. -70- �James W. Carpenter Diary - 1880 25 May I saw some and filed Bill Poland's saw. Went down town afternoon. Sold Robert Stoke's wood in side line for 6/ per cord dock measure. He paid me for 10 cords $7.50 if there is anymore he pays me where he draws the wood. I bought of P. Cattanach 10 lbs. currants $1., 1 1/2 yds. bleached cotton 18 cts., 1 spool 5 cts., 1 paper redash, posted a letter 6 cts., one registered 5 cts. total 6 cts. 26 May Bill Poland helped me saw all day. Made 1 1/2 cords elm bolts and 1 4 cord wood. Wrote a letter for father to David Vanalstine, his nephew and done up some V. cards too. 27 May I fished 3/4 day. Mrs. Poland. It rained all day. Wrote a letter for 29 May Father and Simon Poland helped me all day cut 1 cord bolts. 30 May Father and Bill Poland helped me all day cut 1 3/4 cords bolts. One cord was brush. 31 May Rained all day. I made card receiver for wife. 01 Jun Looked around brush fore noon. Went down town afternoon. Got 1 cross cut saw file at Andrew Smith 25 cts. and P. Cattanach 3 1/2 yds. b.denim 70 cts., 1 yd. cotton 10 cts., 1 spool cotton 5 cts., 1 wash board 2 5 cts., 1 lb. shot 15 cts. and 100 lbs. flour at the grist mill for $3.50 from T. Barker. 02 Jun I fixed up some scare-crows on corn field. afternoon. Cut roads 03 Jun Rained fore noon. I made card receiver and fixed Bill Poland's umbrella. Wrote two post cards - one to Ottawa, Canada and other to Detroit, Mich, and posted them and got one broom 30 cts, 1 umbrella $1., candy 2 cts. Paid Wallace. Rained best part of afternoon. 04 Jun Wife went over to back with her and Allen were to our and preaching and her mother's fore noon. Her mother came stayed afternoon. Her and Mrs. John place for tea. I went to Sunday school class meeting. 05 Jun Knocked around part of day. Went down town afternoon and got my saw handle at Mays Bk. Shop and bought at Peter Cattanach 1 pr. slippers $1.25, 5 lbs. sugar 50 cts., 1 lb. dust tea 2 5 cts. Gave Andrew Mullins 2/ to pay duty -71- �James W. Carpenter Diary - 1880 on visiting cards when they came and he was to send them out to me. 06 Jun I was sick with bad cold. Fixed my saw handle.. Woods in morning. Filed Bill Robert's saw afternoon. Wife went up to John Allen's afternoon. I kept children, would not file Jack Dunn's saw as they would not bring any file. 07 Jun I filed my saw afternoon. I was sick with cold. Wife went over to her mother's. 08 Jun Bill Poland helped me saw fore noon. I had to quit at 11 am., sick with cold. Bob Stokes sent me out 100 lbs. flour. I went down to Warren T. Henry's and got some medicine from Dr. Merrison. 09 Jun I am sick and not able to work yet and did not do anything. Polly went down town. Took 2 lbs. butter and got 21 cts. per pound for it. Got herself 1 pair hose 2/. 10 Jun I had to go to bed. Was in bed all day. Polly went down town for medicine that Dr. Merrison was to send me by mail from Brigden. It did not come. She bought at village earthen crock of mustard 40 cts., 2 lbs. cheese 25 cts., 1 bot. coal oil 10 cts., smoked herring 5 § 5cts. each, candy 1 lb. fruit crackers 13 cts., 1 cake maple sugar 5 cts., 1 box caps for Willie toy gun 1 ct., quine 2/. The books maps that I sent for to Ottawa and Detroit came. 11 Jun I was sick and not able to get over to Sunday school. Father and Mrs. Poland was over to our place for dinner. 12 Jun I was over to Mrs. Poland's fore noon. Went down town afternoon. Medicine had not come yet. I bought a bottle of Bosheess german syrup § 6/ from Peter Cattanach Jr. & Co. and bought 1 pack shelled corn from Arthur A. Rattray for 20 cts. to plant mine over which rotted. Wife went down to Hannah Henry tonight - sick. 13 Jun Planted part of my corn over again. to too much rain. 14 Jun Split and rosed basswood bolts. Henry last night. It had rotted owing Wife sat up with Hannah 15 Jun Chored around house fore noon. Cut 2 pigs, planted over corn afternoon. Got Warren T. Henry's corn planter. Gilbert Brown smashed a buggy wheel against P.N. Henry's milk stand. -72- �James W. Carpenter Diary - 1880 16 Jun Finished planting corn over. Wife went over home with children. I went down town seen Bob Gormley about dragging my bolts. He would when roads get good. Bought 1 pen at P. Cattanach's for $1. 17 Jun Picked potato bugs off from potatoes fore noon. Cut welts to my bolts that is part of them. Jacob Young warned me about doing statue labour Monday. 18 Jun I and whole family was over to Sunday church and class meeting. 19 Jun I went down to James Hargrove to do road work. Rained, I came home. Cleared up at noon. I cut roads to my bolts afternoon until supper. Hoes potatoes after supper. Corn that I planted June 13 is up to 2 1/4 inches high. 2 0 Jun I worked on the road fore noon. Afternoon I went down town and voted for Mills M.P. Grand mother's books and maps of Manitoba. Held scraper for Soloman Shortt•s team. 21 Jun I worked on the road all day. Held scraper for John Broad's team. Had dinner at George Hargrove's. Rev. Mr. Coats was at Peter N. Henry's (Free Methodist preacher). Wife was there, they had prayer meeting. 22 Jun I worked on road fore noon. Hoed potatoes and cleaned out well afternoon. Wife went down town with William H. Roberts. She bought at Peter Cattanach Jr. & Co. - 2 straw hats $1., 1 fine comb 10 cts., 1 pair of mesh hose 20 cts., 2 spools cotton 10 cts., 3 yds. lace 12 cts., 1 yd. lustre 10 cts., 2 stick tape 8 cts., 1 darning needle 1 ct., 1 1/2 yds. muslin 30 cts., 2 yds. print 20 cts., 3 yds. cotton 3 0 cts., 3 yds. linen 66 cts., 3 yds. shirting 60 cts., 1 lb. ginger snaps 16 cts. on tick 2 cts. worth candy cotton. 2 3 Jun I hoed potatoes fore noon and got up fire wood. Helped Sie Poland afternoon. Wife, I and Mary Roberts went down to Mrs. Charles A. Brown's to get some tomato plants, got none. 24 Jun I was to Charles Henry's logging bee. Rained at 4 o'clock PM. until about half past five PM. Wife and Mary Roberts went down to see or set up with Hannah Henry. I kept children, they are to come back if there is anyone else there. They stayed all night. 25 Jun I was over to Sabbath school class meeting. Elected officers. I was chosen asst. Bible class teacher by W.T. Henry. -73- �James W. Carpenter Diary - 1880 2 6 Jun I finished hoeing my potatoes. Hired to Martin N. Henry to cut bolts for 6 days at 3/ per day to begin Thursday morning. 27 Jun We had first mess of our tame strawberries. I had hoed strawberries fore noon. Wife went down town fore noon. I kept children. She bought at Peter Cattanach's - on tick 2 1/2 lbs. currants 25 cts., 5 lbs. sugar 50 cts., 1 bar victo soap 10 cts., 10 nutmegs 10 cts., 1 lb. tea 25 cts., 5 sticks of candy 5 cts., 1 pair hose 18 cts., 1 pair child's hose 14 cts., 2 handkerchiefs 10 cts., 1 spool thread 5 cts. I was hoeing corn afternoon. Wife washed in afternoon after she came back from village. 28 Jun I hoed corn all day. Wife went over home afternoon. Annie Poland was over to our place all day. Gave her cold water pen and Jane & Mag Poland a cold water pen. I had four large strawberries off from my vines this morning which measured the following No. 1 - 4 1/2 in. largest place around, 1 1/2 in. long, 1 1/2 in. through largest place, 1 in. through smallest place. No. 2 - 4 1/2 in. round in largest place, 1 1/2 in. long, 1 1/4 in. through. No. 3 - 4 in. round in largest place, 1 1/2 in. through, 1 1/2 in. long, 1 in. through smallest place. No. 4 - 3 3/4 in. round in largest place, 2 in. round in smallest place, 1 1/2 in. long. 29 Jun I helped Martin N. Henry saw and make bolts. saw home to file it. Brought his NOTE ON TOP OF PAGE: Look Sept. 12, 1881. Flour, Polands July 1 & 11th. James Hargrove's sale. They are going to Manitoba. 30 Jun Filed Martin N. Henry's saw. Fixed our sewing machine. Cleaned clock father gave me, runs all right. John Allen borrowed 22 1/4 lbs. flour from us. Rained 3/4 day. Picked mess of strawberries for breakfast - our tame ones. 4 messess altogether. 01 Jul I helped Martin N. Henry all day. Picked a mess of our tame strawberries for tomorrow. Have picked about 7 quarts from our vines to date. Mrs. Poland got 15 lbs. flour, pail and all. 02 Jul Wife & Willie went over to Church & Sunday school. stayed home with Simon. I 03 Jul I hoed corn all day. Had a mess of strawberries for breakfast. Wife and Simon went up to Allen's afternoon. -74- �James W. Carpenter Diary - 1880 Willie stayed with me and picked a mess of strawberries for breakfast tomorrow. 9 quarts of strawberries to date. 04 Jul I finished hoeing my corn at 2 PM. Cut roads to bolts afternoon. Wife gave 50 cts. to Mrs. Albert Henry towards tea meeting. I got 6 rings to put in pigs nose from Peter N. Henry 1/2 ct. each. Wife borrowed $1. from Mrs. William Roberts. Mrs. Poland got 15 1/2 lbs. flour, pail and all. Jane got it. 05 Jul I sawed all day for Martin N. Henry. pinchers of Nathaniel Henry. M. Nathaniel Henry & wife Ann (Hubbel) I borrowed pig ring c1873 06 Jul I helped Martin N. Henry all day making bolts, stopped to tea meeting on my way home at Bethel Church. Speaker present Rev. Mr. Hubbel, Elder Griffith chairman, Rev. Pickard. Proceeds of evening $17.50 to have a social tomorrow night. Jane Poland stayed with our children. Wife and I were at tea meeting. 07 Jul I gave Jane Poland 3 handkerchiefs, one for her and one for Mag, one for Annie and 30 cts. to take them to social. -75- �James W. Carpenter Diary - 1880 Helped Martin N. Henry all day making bolts. Social at church tonight 10 cts. each. Finished working for him. 08 Jul Rained fore noon. I put my young pigs out on the road. Proceeds of social last night $3.20. Proceeds of tea meeting and social to apply on minister's salary. I went down town afternoon to Quarterly Board. Rode down with and back Warren T. Henry. James Hargrove's sale. 09 Jul I stayed home. children. Wife went over to her mother's. 10 Jul I helped Simon Poland make bolts. I kept Broke my axe handle. 11 Jul Sie Poland helped me cut Alex Chartier hay 2 acres. Got $2., got done at 4 PM. Mrs. Poland was over to our place sewing, Tom and Annie with her. Mrs. Poland brought back 13 1/4 lbs. flour. Alex Chartier paid him $1. Filed Poland's saw after supper. 12 Jul I helped Sie Poland cut bolts all day. I brought Mrs. Poland's crosscut saw gauge over to my place. Wife and children was over to Mrs. Poland's for supper. 13 Jul I went to Sarnia. Walked to Courtright, then got on the steamer Eclipse and went to Sarnia and back to Thomas Bury dock for 50 cts. I went to Sarnia to get payment extended on my place until Oct. 1st. Got at Geary's 25 cts. sperm oil 5 cts. ounce, at Clement's 5 cts. extract assividity at W. Johnston's, candy 5 cts. 14 Jul I helped Sie Poland cut bolts. with assividity. Got no fish. I went to creek to fish 15 Jul I helped Warren T. Henry hoe all day for 8/ per day. I owed him 30 cts. Borrowed, money 16 cts. on hymn books and 54 cts. in cash. 16 Jul My family and I were over to Sunday school and church. 17 Jul I helped Sie Poland all day. Sie found a swarm of bees on their place afternoon. Hived them twice and took them down to Poland's house. Martin N. Henry paid me for work. I was down to Bill Lancaster for prayer meeting. 18 Jul Chored around the house. Rained afternoon a little. Fixed my cradle (grain) and the striking part of old clock. Polly went down town afternoon. Bought at Peter Cattanach - 1 porcelain kettle $1.10, 10 lbs. sugar $1., 1 gal. vinegar 25 cts., cloves 5 cts., cinnamon 5 cts., 1 ball done black lead 42 cts., peging awls 4 cts., 1 box -76- �James W. Carpenter Diary - 1880 coffee 15 cts., candy 5 cts., gum 1 ct. = total $4.14. Wife gave Mrs. Roberts $1. in pay for borrowed money. 19 Jul Done nothing much fore noon. Peter Chartier came over for me to help him afternoon. I went and worked late. He gave me $1.00/8/ for it. Mrs. Chartier gave me 4/. 20 Jul Done nothing. Mrs. Poland, Mrs. Christopher Walker, & Mrs. Peter Henry were visiting at our place. Wife washed fore noon. 21 Jul Fixed Bill Poland's cradle and went to bush and got some cradle finger. Shaved them out and put them in back to dry. Father came up to get me to help him stack hay tomorrow. 22 Jul I helped father all day drawing in hay. John E. Carpenter, George Hargrove stacked, Bill & Sie Poland commenced to cut their barley. 23 Jul I and my son, Willie, were to Sunday school and class meeting. Wife and Simon were over to her mother's. We were all there for supper. 24 Jul I commenced harvesting for Bill & Sie Poland. Finished cutting barley on their own place and cut some for Joseph Dupuis. Helped Bill and Sie Poland all day. Courtright c1890 25 Jul Cut barley at my place. Mrs. Roberts was confined. Wife was there. She had a young daughter. Wife stayed longer than she had ought and her and I had a perfect row. Put a -77- �James W. Carpenter Diary - 1880 slot in my cradle finger and ground Sie Poland's cradle scythe. 26 Jul Finished cutting barley on my place where I live and stacked two loads of barley at Poland's own place. Mrs. W.B. Eyers was at our place all day visiting. 27 Jul I helped Bill & Sie all day stacking barley. out. Wife was over home afternoon. 28 Jul I helped Bill and Sie all day. place. 1 load got We cut wheat on my lower 29 Jul I helped Bill and Sie all day. Bill finished reaping. & Sie have round and set up east side ditch. I 3 0 Jul Wife and Willie were over to Sunday School and church. stayed home and kept Simon with me. I 31 Jul I helped Bill and Sie all day binding wheat fall on my lower place. Rained about six o'clock - did not finish binding them. Hannah Maria Henry -78- c1881 �James W. Carpenter Diary - 1880 01 Aug Wet all day. I did nothing. Wife went down to Hannah Henry's. I kept children. I got dinner. Mrs. Ellen Eyers borrowed my sewing awl for her husband to fix harness. 02 Aug I did not do anything much fore noon it being wet. Worked for Bill and Sie from 11 am. to 4:30 PM. binding wheat on my lower place and turning barley on upper place. 03 Aug Wet fore noon. Barley growing in the bunch as left by reaper. I helped Mrs. Albert Henry mow barley afternoon. 04 Aug I helped Mrs. Albert Henry from 8 am. to 11 am. Rained all of fore noon. Helped Bill Poland fix his reaper afternoon. He was to my place for dinner and supper. 05 Aug I done nothing fore noon. I helped Bill & Sie from 3 PM. to 8:30 PM. We were turning barley for the second time. It is growing very bad. 06 Aug Wife and Willie went over home. Bill and Sie Poland drew in barley on my place where I live. Sunday Joseph Declare helped them. 07 Aug I helped Bill and Sie Poland all day drawing in barley. Rained at 6:30 PM. Wife went down town and bought at Peter Cattanach Jr. & Co. for cash - 5 yds. brown denim $1., 1 bib for Sie 15 cts., bluing 5 cts., 1/2 lb. starch 6 cts., 3 bars eclipse soap 25 cts., candy 2 cts., 1 towel 12 cts., 3 yds. blue denim 60 cts. 08 Aug Rained this morning. I helped Bill and Sie afternoon. Spread and cocked barley and finished stack at their place. Mrs. George Mulligan and Jane Poland were at our place afternoon. Polly was to Mrs. John Allen's fore noon. Got some cucumbers. 09 Aug I helped Bill & Sie Poland all day. Finished stacking barley and commenced to stack fall wheat. Got in three loads of wheat. 10 Aug I helped Bill & Sie Poland all day stack fall wheat from my lower place. Bill Poland bought me 100 lbs. of flour. 11 Aug I helped Bill & Sie Poland all day stack fall wheat from my lower place. Polly and Mrs. Allen went to pick blackberries - got none. 12 Aug I helped Bill & Sie Poland all day - finished stacking their fall wheat and went and stacked Joseph Declare's afternoon. -79- �James W. Carpenter Diary - 1880 13 Aug Wife went over home in morning with Jane. Jane stayed at our place all last night. 14 Aug I helped Charles Henry all day bind oats. 15 Aug Poland I helpedafternoon. Charles Henry fore noon. Helped Bill & Sie 16 Aug I helped Bill & Sie all day thresh at my place. We threshed 290 bushels fall wheat and 131 bush, barley. 17 Aug I helped Bill Poland thresh fore noon. Fixed up my chaff and bag grain afternoon. They threshed of wheat 290 bush. & 2 60 of which was growed on my place. Thomas & George Mulligan's Steam threshing machine. 18 Aug I helped Bill & Sie Poland all day bind and cradle oats fore noon on my lower place. Stacked oats for Peter Chartier after for Bill & Sie Poland. 19 Aug I helped Bill & Sie Poland all day bind oats on my lower place. 20 Aug Polly went over home. I got a letter from cousin Ellen. 21 Aug I helped Bill & Sie Poland all day. Threshed at George Mulligan's best part of the day. Cradled around stumps balance of day. 22 Aug I sent $4.37 to M.D. Dawson to pay arrears, Weekly HearId, London. I went down town fore noon. Mrs. Samuel Poland gave $2.50 on work per Bill & Sie. I missed the children. Afternoon wife went blackberry - got some. 2 3 Aug Rained fore noon. I bound oats for George Broad afternoon 10/ per day. Warren T. Henry threshed George and Tom Mulligan. 24 Aug I helped George Broad all day. Cradled afternoon. Sister Lucy came home today from Lexington. They paid me $2. for 1 1/2 days work. Chester Henry helped them too. 25 Aug Wife and I and Mary Roberts and Annie Poland left children at Mrs. S. Poland's and went blackberrying in Ira Henry & Sam Gallow's ditch. I went down town and got me 1 pair of boots $2.50 on tick. 1 straw hat 25 cts., 10 lbs. sugar $1., 1 first book 5 cts., paid cash. Lucy came up to our place afternoon. Warren T. Henry agreed to draw my bolts 60 cts. per cord. -80- �James W. Carpenter Diary - 1880 26 Aug Warren Henry and I skided 14 1/2 cords of my bolts. I cut roads and helped him load up. Lucy stayed at our place last night. 27 Aug All of us were over to Mrs. Poland's for dinner. Went home, Went to Church and Sunday school, preaching and class meeting afternoon. Rained coming home. 28 Aug I cut roads to my bolts. place in the afternoon. Mrs. Poland was over to our 29 Aug I helped Robert Stokes thresh all day 9/per day. George Mulligans machine. Thomas & 3 0 Aug I helped Robert Stokes thresh one half day. I settled up with him in full to date. He owed me $1.93, he paid me. I went down town and bought me an axe handle at A. Smith for 90 cts. One axe handle at M.L. Burnham's 15 cts. Went over to Marine City - ferrage 15 cts., potato pounder 5 cts., 1 funnel 5 cts., 2 coudo 60 cts., 2 sets of boot heal braces 2 0 cts. Warren Henry has 13 cords of my bolts out. 31 Aug Hung my axe and ground it some and helped Warren Henry with drawing my bolts. Wife paid Andrew Brown $1.42 acct. in full to date. Charles Henry caught coon out of my corn. 01 Sep I cut roads and helped Warren T. Henry load my bolts in bush. The letter I sent to Uncle Wesley came back to me today. Miss Samantha Beach & Lucy Carpenter were visiting at our place. 02 Sep Helped Warren T. Henry skid my bolts fore noon. Wife and Mrs. Allen were picking blackberries - got 8 quarts. Rained part of afternoon. Peter Cattanach sent in his account amounting to $49.22. 03 Sep I was over to Sabbath school. meeting. I taught class, no class 04 Sep Warren T. Henry finished drawing my bolts. load in bush and piled up some stove wood. bushel barley of Mrs. Poland for pigs. I helped him Wife got 1/2 05 Sep I went over to Marine City to see Staley to measure my bolts. He measured them in afternoon. I had 52 1/4 cords in all. 06 Sep I piled stove wood fore noon. I went over to Marine City for my money. I had $94.75 coming to me. They paid me. -81- �James W. Carpenter Diary - 1880 1 got 1 hand saw $1. and squire $1.25 at L.C. Cottrell. Ferrage 15 cts., duty on saw and squire 60 cts. 1 brace stock 30 cts. at M.L. Burnham. 11 lbs. sugar $1., candy 5 cts. I paid Peter Cattanach $25. on account. Post Office order to W.J. Gurd, Sarnia $2 5. fee and postage for same 2 3 cts. to apply on payment of mortgage. Paid Warren T. Henry $31. for drawing my bolts. Mrs. John Allen, Miss Laura May & Warren T. Henry, fell from saw log on trucks owing to pole slipping out of bolster that log was chained to by James Hargrove's old place. Mrs. Allen was hurt very bad, the others escaped with slight bruises. They had a narrow escape from death if truck had upset. George Hargrove jumped on hind wheel and kept truck from upsetting. 07 Sep I paid John E. Carpenter $5.53 and $1.25 of that is for Curtis Wright for making bolts. I helped George Hargrove thresh for Charles Henry. He had 250 bushels fall wheat, 100 bushels oats and 70 bushels barley. 08 Sep I helped Jacob Young thresh for Charles Henry. 357 bushels in all. Threshed 09 Sep I helped Jacob Young thresh for Warren T. Henry. Threshed 123 bushels barley, 515 bushels oats. Wife was down to Bob Stokes. 10 Sep Wife and Willie were over to Sunday school and church. 11 Sep I helped Jacob Young thresh all day at Chester Henry's. We threshed 297 bushels of fall wheat and 100 bushels barley, and 387 bushels oats. 12 Sep I helped Jacob Young 3/4 of day at Chester Henry's threshing. Threshed 75 bushels barley. I helped Mrs. Albert Henry 1/4 day thresh 57 bushels fall wheat. 13 Sep I helped Mrs. Albert Henry thresh 1 day. Threshed 91 bushels fall wheat, 125 bushels of barley and 235 bushels of oats. Coyle steamer machine. 14 Sep I helped Charles Henry thresh for Warren T. Henry. He had 130 bushels of fall wheat and 137 oats, 121 bushels barley. Charles Coyles steamer. 15 Sep Helped Lawrence Johnston all day for Warren T. Henry. He threshed 87 bushels barley, 284 bushels oats, 105 bushels fall wheat. Moved the machine over to other place and threshed 332 bushels fall wheat. -82- �James W. Carpenter Diary - 1880 16 Sep I helped Lawrence Johnston thresh for Warren T. Henry. Threshed 193 bushels fall wheat. I made a horse for to stand up and went down to father's afternoon. Was there to supper. They sent up some grapes to wife and children. Warren T. Henry agreed to draw my wood for 4/ per cord. 17 Sep We were at home all day. Jane Poland and Mary Ann Chartier and William Poland were at our place in the afternoon. Wife is not very well, has not been for a week. 18 Sep Warren T. Henry commenced to draw my cord wood. I helped him load in bush. I commenced to cut my corn. I went down town after 4:30 PM. I got at Peter Cattanach's - 2 3/4 lbs. cheese 34 cts., candy 1 ct. At M.L. Burnham's 1 loaf bread 7 cts., 5 apples 2 cts., 12 smoked herron 5 cts. Paid cash. Jane Poland commenced to work for us until wife gets better. Got 1/2 bushel barley from Bill Poland. 19 Sep I cut corn most of day. Commenced frame for grindstone. Helped W.T. Henry with two loads of wood. 2 0 Sep I cut roads to cord wood fore noon. Cut corn afternoon. Robert Stokes offered me 12/ shillings per cord for softwood and 16/ per cord for hard wood. Had 1 ripe watermelon and 1 m. melon. 21 Sep Simon Poland helped me cut corn all day. I helped Warren T. Henry load three loads of wood in bush. He has my hardwood all out. Raining tonight. They killed another wild cat at Patrick Flynn's last night. Bill Poland brought me over 1 bag flour weighed 100 lbs. Bill Poland commenced to plow for all wheat on my place where I live. 22 Sep I worked at grindstone frame fore noon. afternoon. Wife sick yet. Cut corn 2 3 Sep I finished grindstone frame excepting for legs. Finished cutting my corn -shucked 1 shock. Wife went down town afternoon. She got at S.Green - beef 32 cts., at M.L. Burnham's - 6 apples 2 cts., ginger cakes 5 cts. and candy 3 cts. 24 Sep I was to Sunday school and preaching and class meeting. Warren T. Henry went to Brigden for Dr. Merrison for his baby. The doctor had no hopes for him. He has diarrhea. 2 5 Sep Warren T. Henry's baby died 4 am., name Robert James Henry. Charles Henry brought me 100 lbs. flour. I husked corn part of fore noon. Dug grave for Robert James Henry. -83- �James W. Carpenter Diary - 1880 26 Sep I was to Robert James Henry funeral, Warren T. Henry's baby boy. Rev. Mr. Pickard and Elder Griffith were present. Born March 28, 1882. I cut corn for Charles Henry afternoon. 27 Sep Dug well fore noon. Helped Warren T. Henry load 4 loads. 1 cut 1/2 cord stove wood afternoon. Warren T. Henry has my wood all out of the bush. William Poland bought a horse from Edward Stubbs for $100. and turned him out. Stock amounting to $82. 28 Sep Warren T. Henry finished drawing my wood 22 cords. I sold wood to Robert Stokes for $2. per cord for hardwood, 13 3/4 $27.50; 12 1/4 softwood at 12/ $12.37. I went down town and got $3. worth of sugar, 2 w pails 40 cts., ginger 9 cts., cloves 5 cts., allspice 5 cts., 1 lb. dust tea 25 cts., 5 lbs. nails 20 cts. at Peter Cattanach's. 8 lemons 2 0 cts. at M.L. Burnham's. I husked corn afternoon - 4 1/2 bushels. I paid Warren T. Henry for drawing wood and ten nights in barroom. 29 Sep I have commenced to fatten my pigs. I husked corn all day - husked 9 bushels. Preserved citron - 26 lbs. of citron with pound for pound sugar and lemons. 3 0 Sep I husked 8 bushels corn and carried it up to the house. 01 Oct I was over to Sunday school. Got money from Warren T. Henry and John J. Brown for S.S. papers. We are going to for papers 1 year $7.92. 02 Oct I went down town fore noon. Sent Post Office money to David C. Cook for $7.92 for Sunday school papers - order 10 cts., postage 3 cts. 1 bottle lemon 10 cts. I husked corn afternoon - 7 bushels. Mrs. Allen got her citron. 03 Oct I husked corn all day - 12 bushels. house. Brought it up to 04 Oct I helped Warren T. Henry clean up fall wheat 3 parts of day - 60 cts. 54 bushels. I husked corn balance of day 3 bushels. Warren T. Henry fell short by weight 6 bushels. 05 Oct I received post card from E.C. Gurney about stove. I husked corn fore noon - 6 bush. Went down town. Sent letter with six dollars p.o.mo. to E.C. Gurney for three pieces for my stove. Wife was down town too. She got 3 bars soap 25 cts., 1/2 lbs. soda 5 cts., 1 1/2 lbs. currants 15 cts., 3 smoked herron 3 cts., candy 4 cts., -84- �James W. Carpenter Diary - 1880 1/2 crackers 5 cts., apples 3 cts. 06 Oct I husked corn all day - 9 bush. Clara Beach and Mrs. Peter Henry and Miss. Charlotte Henry spent evening with us. 07 Oct I husked corn all day - 9 bush, beside seed corn. Jane Poland 50 cts. balance due on work. I paid 08 Oct I was over to Sunday school and class meeting. The officers were elected for the Sunday school 4th. quarter. I was elected librarian. 09 Oct I fixed cow yard and husked 6 bush. corn. 10 Oct I husked 9 1/2 bush, corn and went down to Thomas Bury dock to see if pieces for stove had come - had not. Mr. Peter Stover was killed in Fort Gratiot - cars run over him - cut both legs off. 11 Oct I helped Charles Henry fore noon clean furrows. I went down town afternoon. Bought at Peter Cattanach's - 1 box Fowlers extract wild strawberry 37 cts., salts 5 cts., 2 pens 2 cts. Wife and I were over to tea meeting at Bethel - proceeds of tea meeting $20.27. I was doorkeeper, Indian choir and Rev. Jacobs Indian Missionary, Walpole Island & P.C. in charge. Jane Poland stayed with our children. She commenced to work for us the second time on the 9th. 12 Oct I was sick all day. Wife went to Peter Stover's funeral at 1 PM. Shortt's are threshing at Father's today fore noon and at Robert's in afternoon. I cleaned up my little clock. 13 Oct Father helped me husk corn fore noon - 9 bush. He helped Bill & Sie Poland butcher a pig. Rained part of afternoon. I fixed striking part of my clock. 14 Oct Father helped me all day husk corn. Bill Eyers threshed afternoon. Silvanus Green got 4 1/2 bush, corn @2/ $11.28 and bargained for 25 bush. @ 50 cts. 15 Oct I was to Sunday school. our Church. Free Methodist held service in 16 Oct I threshed at Patrick 0'Hare's for Warren T. Henry. Threshed 155 bush, barley, 130 bush, oats, 157 bush, fall wheat. Jas. &'Joseph Stubbs machine. -85- �James W. Carpenter Diary - 1880 17 Oct Rained part of fore noon. Bill Poland paid me my rent $70. I went down town got 1 bot. extract wild strawberry 37 cts., 1/4 apron linen 6 1/2 cts., candy 5 cts., nuts 5 cts. Peter N. Henry is threshing. 18 Oct I husked corn 8 1/2 bush, and went down town afternoon. Got 2 bbl. salt at Andrew Smith $1.50, 1/2 lbs. soda biscuit 5 cts., 4 1/2 lbs. sugar 45 cts. 19 Oct I husked corn - 1 bush, and helped Bill & Sie Poland clean up barley. Silvanus Green came and got his corn 25 bush, at 50 cts. $7.50. He paid all but 36 cts. 2 0 Oct Husked corn, Delbert Youngs helped me. Finished husking my corn 138 1/2 bush, beside my seed corn. Clara Beach and Charlotte Henry visited our place this afternoon. Delbert Youngs Family c1897 Delbert, Belle, Andy, John, Thomas, Martha (Hardick) Howard, Joseph, Frank 21 Oct I went to Sarnia. I walked up, got there 8:30 am. I made payment on my place $68.75 and got gun lock fixed 3/ 1 butcher knife 4/ powder 1/ Wife's coat $6., 2 rolls heavy paper and 5 box tacks $7. (tacks 10 cts. each, paper 5 cts. per pound), 1 lb. fruit crackers 14 cts., candy 10 cts., fish 5 cts., 1 pocket book 30 cts., I walked to Sarnia in five hours - left home 3:30 am. -86- �James W. Carpenter Diary - 1880 22 Oct I and family were to Sabbath school and church and class meeting. I gave $5. in cash to help pay on church and 25 cts. collection missionary. Wife signed 50 cts. to be paid in March. 23 Oct Delbert Youngs dug potatoes for me all day. Bill Poland helped me stack my corn stalks with his team 3/4 day. I wheeled balance of corn on wheel barrow - 16 bush. Butchered black pig. Warren T. Henry paid me 8/ for day I threshed for him at Pat 0'Hare's. 24 Oct Cut up pig - weighed 127 lbs. Down to Thomas Bury's with Charles Henry. Got two rolls paper that I sent down on boat from Sarnia (bill pd. 15 cts.). I dug 3 bush, potatoes. Wife was down town. Bought 1 pair shoes for Willie $1., candy 3 cts., fish 3 cts., 3 lbs. yellow sugar 2 4 cts., 1 scrubbing brush 2/. 2 5 Oct I helped Delbert Youngs hew down house at Alexander Meyers. 2 6 Oct I helped Delbert Youngs hew down house and cut out door, Meyer's same place. 27 Oct I finished digging my potatoes, dug 3 1/2 bush, and got them all up to the house - 13 bush, in all told. Pitted 10 bush, for winter. Dug my beets - had 5 bush., pitted 4 1/2. Bill Roberts borrowed my fanning mill, Thomas Bury scale. 28 Oct I helped Bill and Sie Poland thresh. barley, 175 oats. 29 Oct I was home all day. visit afternoon. Threshed 130 bush. Sisters, Lucy and Mary, were up on 3 0 Oct I was down town fore noon. Sent letter to E.C. about stove. Revival meetings at Bethel. Jacob paid 75 cts. balance due me on threshing. I pd. on work. I split wood part of afternoon and set fires. Gurney Young 50 cts. some 31 Oct Tacked some paper on wall and put Ochre on chamber floor. I was at Charles Henry logging bee after I got my corn meal home. 01 Nov Tacked on paper all day, Polly went down town afternoon and got 3 paper tacks 22 cts., lamp black 5 cts., peanuts 5 cts,, glycerine 5 cts., 1 towel 1/, 1 gal. vinegar 30 cts., candy 4 cts., gum 2 cts., apples 1 ct., paper safety -87- �James W. Carpenter Diary - 1880 pins 10 cts., 1 yd. elastic 10 cts., linseed oil 22 cts. Sie Poland came over to stay all night. He and I are going to shanty tomorrow. 02 Nov Simon Poland and I were down to Morris's and Clancy shanty. Their shanty is full. Was to Lougheed shanty hired to him for $20. per month to cut wood (hickory) and elm logs. I and Sie went to Sombra after we came home. I went for the castings for my stove. They were at M.L. Burnham's. Freight on them 55 cts, paid it. Went to auction sale and bought 1 tin pail with cover on it 3 quarts for 15 cts., 6 teaspoons iron 6 cts., 5 papers tined carpet tacks 8 cts., smoked fish 5 cts. M.L. Burnham's I got at Wilkesport 1 pt. whiskey 10 cts., camphor gum 10 cts. 03 Nov Put in stove backs and bottom. Put yellow ochre on under chamber floor and tacked on paper. 04 Nov Finished putting on yellow ocre and tacked on paper fore noon. Peter N. Henry sent his team and boy afternoon to draw fire wood for me. Sie Poland brought me up 3 papers of tinned carpet tacks. Drawed up seven loads of firewood making about seven cords. I made a bed stead at night for right room. 05 Nov I hunted all fore noon for cow - found her on Peter Prier's her and Mrs. Poland were to our place for dinner. I went down town afternoon for Dr. Anderson for Willie. He was sick, he came, pulse 140 fever 101. He left four powders for him. 06 Nov I helped Peter N. Henry husk corn. Dr. Anderson came out to see Willie. Mrs. P. Henry was at our place for supper. I was over to Church - no preaching. 07 Nov I tacked on paper fore noon upstairs. Simon Poland and I went out to Tully shanty to saw wood for Lougheed. Got off the road in the bush and did not get to shanty until after dark. Bought axe handle at Kimballs for 1/3. 08 Nov Sie and I cut 2 1/2 cords hickory. Wife sent Bill Poland down town in morning for Dr. Anderson for our Simon, he came, Sie was better. I broke my axe handle, Lougheed blocked me out one. 09 Nov Sie Poland and I cut 2 cord hickory and one of white ash. Little Simon was better. 10 Nov Simon was taken worse in the night, sent Jane Poland to get Mary Roberts to go with her for Charles Allen to go -88- �James W. Carpenter Diary - 1880 for Doctor for Simon. Mary could not go and so Bill Roberts went for Charles Allen and Mrs. Allen. They came. Charles Allen took Bill Poland's horse and went for Dr. Anderson and they came out to shanty for me. He could not find me until about 10:30 am. Simon Poland and I had 1 1/2 cords hickory cut when Charles Allen found me. I went right home, got home about 1 PM. Simon was worse. Doctor had no hopes of him. I sent Bill Poland after Doctor as soon as I got home. He came, he said there was no hopes of him getting over his sickness. Mrs. Poland, Mrs. Warren Henry were at my place afternoon. Mrs. John Allen and Mrs. Warren Henry set up with us. Simon kept getting worse and worse. After eleven he knew nothing or nobody apparently. He never spoke to me after I came home and when I spoke to him he would only look at me but say nothing. The last word he ever said was YES. This is how it was - his mother put a cloth dipped in ice water on his head, she said "Simon does this feel better, say yes." He said YES but after eleven PM. he did not notice anything. Jane Poland was taken sick in the night. Throwing up and chills. Bill Poland gave me two dollars on work. I went down town for ice. 11 Nov I got Peter N. Henry to go after Doctor early in morning. He met Doctor coming in. He said Simon would not live long - only a few hours maybe not one hour. His temperature was 106, the same as it was last night and he was breathing 96 times a min. The Doctor gave Jane Poland some medicine. MY SIMON DIED between 10 & 11 am. My Uncle Chester W. Henry, Mrs. Warren T. Henry, Simon's grandmother, Mrs. Samuel Poland were with us when he died. Mrs. William Roberts and Mrs. Warren Henry laid him out. My father ordered the coffin and seen the minister about preaching funeral sermon. Warren T. Henry and my half brother, John E. Carpenter, dug the grave. I went down town after he died and got me a suit of clothes and some other herein mentioned on time - 3 yds. black cotton 3 5 cts., 2 yds. book muslin 30 cts., 2 handkerchiefs 20 cts., 1 1/2 yds. crepe 15 cts., 1 gal coal oil 25 cts., 1 lamp chimney 10 cts., 1 lb. tea 50 cts., 1 suit clothers for myself $15. When I got home there was quite a few at my place. Charles Allen and William Poland went out to shanty for Simon Poland with team and brought him back. 12 Nov Sarah Henry and Half sister, Lucy Carpenter, Mary P. Roberts, Charles Allen, Bill & Simon Poland, William Roberts set up all night. Stepmother and father set up part of last night. I went down and seen Father about him getting teams for drawing corpses and mourners. Warren T. Henry and half brother, John E. Carpenter, went down after coffin (price $7.50). Mrs. John Allen and stepmother put -89- �James W. Carpenter Diary - 1880 Simon in coffin. Funeral procession left house about 12:30 PM. Rev. Mr. Pickard preached funeral sermon from Revelation 22 chap, part 5 verse (and there shall be no night there). The lesson he read from was 1 Kings part of 4 chap, from 18 to 26 verse. When the procession left Bethel Church, Rivers Corners, there was 8 teams and rigs in procession. Minister's team, William Roberts with pall bearers, Fred Young, Charles Allen, Curtis Wright and Harry Whaley, P.N. Henry took corpse, Patrick Sheeran's team took chief mourners (myself, my wife, Mrs. Poland, Annie Poland and Maggie Poland), Warren T. Henry team next, William Eyers next, John J. Brown buggy next, William Hargrove and three on horse back. We buried Simon in Burying Ground at Thomas Bury's along side of his grandfather, Samuel Poland, on the south side. Mr. Sheeran brought us home as far as his place and then we rode balance of the way home with Bill Eyers. Mrs. John Allen and stepmother kept Willie home and straightened up house and had supper for us when we got home., Mrs. Allen took supper with us. Stepmother would not stay. Simon was 1 year and 11 months old. 13 Nov I went down with John Roberts and got two barrels of water at river to wash with. My stepmother and mother-in-law washed for us. I fixed step back door. My wife and stepmother went up to Mrs. Allen's at night and stayed until 11 o'clock. I got uneasy and got John and Mary Roberts to stay with Willie and I went up and met them. Stepmother stayed at our place all night, slept with Willie. I promise Mrs. John Allen to help him butcher tomorrow. 14 Nov I helped Mr. Allen butcher fore noon. Wife went up with me. I filed Bill Robert's saw afternoon and went over to see how Jane Poland was - she was better. Bill Poland gave me $6. and 100 lbs. flour on work money - is to pay on Simon's coffin. I heard George Hargrove is going crazy again - Nov. 14, 1882. 15 Nov I went down town fore noon and paid William Hamilton for making Simon's coffin $7.50 and took receipt for same. The receipt was dated one day ahead. Bought at Peter Cattanach store 3 yds. tweed 3.45, 1 doz. buttons 10 cts., 1 spool 5 cts., 2 combs coarse and in one 13 cts., one 10 cts., 1/2 yd. blue denim 10 cts., 1 bot. castor oil 20 cts., 1 box boot grease 25 cts. I filed Mr. Allen's saw in afternoon. Wife was down to see Hannah Henry and get a pattern for Willie's coat. The three yards is for Willie's coat. -90- �James W. Carpenter Diary - 1880 16 Nov I split and piled up stove wood about 4 1/2 cords. some in afternoon. Hunted 17 Nov The first appearance of snow this fall - just a few flakes passing in the air. I split and piled up stove wood about 5 cords. George Hargrove was arrested and taken to Sarnia by Joseph Stover, Chester Henry and Fredrick Young for being insane and not safe to be at large. When taken, he had a five shot revolver loaded, 1 razor and one butcher's knife. 18 Nov I was to Mr. John Allen's raising and plowing bee. Raising was a cow shed. Wife and Willie were there all day. 19 Nov I and wife and son, Willie, were down to father's all day. Mrs. John Roberts and Mrs. Hargrove, William Hargrove and wife, young George Hargrove, Curtis Wright and I went down to see Delbert Youngs. He was worse - rheumatism. 20 Nov I butchered 2 of my pigs - 1 weighed 164 3/4 lbs., the other 152 lbs. I fixed boards over my corn. Cut my pigs up at night. Wife went to Church tonight. 21 Nov I put brine over my pork and went to shanty to work for Robert Lougheed. Sent letter to A.A. Henderson, town clerk, to register Simon James Carpenter's death (MY SON) and post card to R.H. Smith & Co. for cross cut saw gauge for R. Lougheed. Got to shanty at noon. Worked with Allen Grant and Dan McRae cut 2 1/4 of hickory. 2 2 Nov I worked almost all day with Bill Vye and Walter Shaw cut 6 cords of white ash. 23 Nov I worked fore noon with Bill Vye cut 2 1/16 cord of white ash. Rained. I worked with Allen Grant pile 1/2 cord of white ash. 24 Nov I worked with Allen Grant cut 3 cords 1 1/8 hickory rest was white ash. I filed saw afternoon. 2 5 Nov I worked with Allen Grant cut 3 cords 1 7/8 was hickory, rest was white ash. We went to shanty 3:30 PM. got lunch, got home 5:30 PM. Lougheed crosscut saw gauge came tonight at wilkesport. 26 Nov I went and got some elecompain roots and boiled some for a cold that I have. Simon Poland and Mrs. Poland were to my place for dinner. J. & Allen Grant went to shanty. Left my place 3:30 PM. and got to shanty supper time. -91- �James W. Carpenter Diary - 1880 27 Nov Allen was sick last night. Went home this morning for medicine. Annie Poland commenced to work for us at 4/ per week. I worked with Walter Shaw fore noon 1 1/2 hickory. We had Vye with us afternoon cut 2 1/4 white ash. I filed saw afternoon. 28 Nov I worked with Walter Shaw fore noon cut 2 1/4 cords white ash. I worked with Allen Grant afternoon cut 1 cord hickory. Filed saw. 29 Nov I was sick all night and night before with heavy cold. I started for home this morning. Alexander McRae paid me $3. on work on the way home. I bought 1 bottle of honey 10 cts., and pen holder 12 cts., Perpetual calendar, 1 bottle McQuaries lung balsam 50 cts., 1 fire shovel 10 cts., 1 boy scarf 15 cts. I got home at noon or a little before. I put heel braces on my new boots and greased them. Wife got them for me last Monday, Nov. 27. 24 Nov Wife was down town and got the following articles 3 yds. brown jane $1., 4 yds. brown denim 80 cts., 1 yd. red flannel $1.05, 1 neck tie 45 cts., 1 cloud 10 cts., 3 yds. cottonade $1.05, 5 yds. cotton 45 cts., 1 spool linen thread 15 cts., 1 doz. buttons 18 cts., 1/2 lb. soda 5 cts., 1/2 lb. pepper 13 cts., 2 towels 25 cts., 2 lbs. currants 20 cts. She sold 57 cts. butter. 27 Nov I sent note to wife by Allen Grant from shanty for her to go down town and get 2 pair guernsey drawers and shirts. She did. They cost $3. each and also 1 pair of boots $4., 1 1/2 yds. tablecloth $1.13. 3 0 Nov I went down town fore noon and bought at Peter Cattanach 1/2 gal. syrup 50 cts., 1 ball shew thread 12 cts., 1 box matches 10 cts., 2 lbs. sugar 20 cts., and paid 35 cts. balance due him on bottle Scots emulsion cod liver oil, 1 lb. swan shot 10 cts. Tax collector here today - my taxes lower place $5.98. Albert Rattray died yesterday and buried today (typhoid fever) at Cattanach & Rattray's family burying ground, Sombra. Mrs. Alonzo Lapish visiting us in afternoon. Mrs. Grant, Mrs. Lapish, George Hamilton at our place for supper. Candy pull at Bill Robert's last night. 01 Dec I was sick with heavy cold. Hunted part of fore noon got nothing. I fixed wife's shoes afternoon. I got a letter from cousin Robert McLeod, Alpena, Michigan offering me $3. per month all winter. Aunt Marilla's daughter Jane husband. Mrs. Allen called afternoon. Indian killed wild cat back of Eagles on Frank Bull's. -92- �James W. Carpenter Diary - 1880 02 Dec I fixed wife's shoe and Annie Poland's fore noon. Pitted my potatoes for last time. Mrs. Albert Henry's stove wood bee. John E. Carpenter got my crosscut saw for the bee. I wrote two letters afternoon - one McLeod, Alpena, Mich, and one D.A. Jones Beaton Weare, Barrie, Ontario for bee circular. 03 Dec I was home all day. Wife went up to see George Mulligan's baby. He is sick with croup and worms. I went up after her. Father and Simon Poland were at our place for supper. John E. Carpenter and Charlotte Henry spent the evening with us. I wrote a letter for father to James Carpenter, Washington Territory. 04 Dec Bill Poland drawed 3 loads of rails to help make a cow yard. I put my fanning mill in bin under the straw over stable and made cow yard. Filed Bill Poland's saw. John Roberts drawed me 8 barrels of water from bush well and put it in well at home. Commenced at 3 PM. and quit before 6 PM. I made some medicine for my cold from alchemy pain cyine pepper, ginger, honey, sugar turckel. Pat Sheeran borrowed my saw set and gauge. 05 Dec Simon Poland and I went to shanty fore noon and cut 1 3/4 cords of wood in afternoon - 3/8 hickory balance white ash. 06 Dec Simon Poland and I cut 2 3/4 cords of wood - 7/8 white ash balance hickory. Fixed saw. 07 Dec Simon Poland and I cut 2 1/2 cords of wood - hickory. 08 Dec balance Simon Poland and I Icut 2 3/4 cords of wood - 5/8 white ash hickory. filed saw. 09 Dec Simon Poland and I cut 17 elm logs. Sie, Allen Grant and I came home after supper. Got home 9:00 PM. 10 Dec I was home all fore noon. Burnt some lard for my boots. Bill Poland drove us out part of the way to the shanty. Allen Grant, Old Chartier, Simon Poland and myself got there before dark. 11 Dec Simon Poland and I cut 23 elm logs. 12 Dec Simon Poland and I cut 11 elm logs fore noon. Allen Grant, Simon Poland and I cut 16 elm logs afternoon. Allen's mate went away. 13 Dec Allen Grant and I cut 14 elm logs afternoon. Simon Poland went home sick afternoon. -93- Rained. �James W. Carpenter Diary - 1880 14 Dec Allen Grant and I cut 23 elm logs all day. I filed saw. 15 Dec Allen Grant and I cut 16 elm logs all day. 16 Dec Allen Grant and I cut 11 elm logs. I filed saw. Came home - we got a ride from Walker's old stream with Gurd's team. 17 Dec Wife and I were to Church Sunday School and class meeting. Allen Grant came to my place to stay all night for to go to the shanty in the morning. Father lent wife one dollar. I wrote a letter to cousin Ellen Hickox, Ellen is dead. 18 Dec Allen Grant and I started for shanty at 2 am. and got there before 5 same morning. I froze my ear same morning. Allen Grant and I cut 2 6 elm logs. 19 Dec Allen Grant and I cut 18 elm logs. 20 Dec Allen Grant and I cut 17 elm logs. afternoon. 21 Dec Allen Grant and I cut 7 elm logs. filed saw afternoon. Began to rain Rained fore noon. 22 Dec Allen Grant and I cut 6 elm logs and 7 red oak logs. home at night. Alex McRae paid me $15. on work. I Came 2 3 Dec I was over to Marine City fore noon. Wife was down town. She bought 1/2 lb. candy, 5 cts. worth apples. I spent 2 0 cts. for ferriage and 5 cts. for tin horse fiddle for Willie. 24 Dec I was over to Sabbath school and took Willie. over to her mother's. Wife went 25 Dec Simon Poland and I hunted fore noon. Jane and Thomas Poland and Simon Poland were at our place for dinner. I hunted in afternoon. I shot a owl - shot him twice before I got him. 26 Dec I filed Warren T. Henry's saw and I broke a tooth out of Bill's saw own. Allen Grant and I and Simon shanty afternoon. Sie went after night. set Bill Robert's saw. and filed part of my Poland went out to his pay - he stayed all 27 Dec Allen Grant and I cut 13 red oak logs fore noon. -94- I and A. �James W. Carpenter Diary - 1880 Grant and Sam Brown cut 10 elm logs and 2 red oak afternoon. Sie Poland went home without his money. 28 Dec Lougheed set us cutting hickory. Allen Grant and I cut 1 1/2 cords and then quit. Waited until after supper for Lougheed (he went down to Rae Buche). He did not come and then we came home. We had hickory bark torch part of the way. I got home after 9 PM. 29 Dec I finished filing my saw. Wife and I went down town. I went over to Marine City for $20. Staley promised me Dec. 23, 1882 - I got it. I paid 20 cts. for ferriage. Wife bought at P. Cattanach's - 2 1/2 lbs. prunes 25 cts., 1 lb. dust tea 2 5 cts., 2 lbs. currants 25 cts., 2 1/2 yds. print 25 cts., 1/2 gal. coal oil 15 cts., candy 15 cts. Paid cash for the above. She got at Green's - 1 candy walking stick 3 cts., 1 prize box 1 ct. 3 0 Dec I carried up some stove wood fore noon. I sent out by Allen Grant and Sie Poland for balance of money due me on work. They got theirs and mine too. I was to Delbert Youngs stove wood bee. He got about 4 cords cut. Wife went down to set with Hannah Henry to night. 31 Dec I was over to Sunday school. first quarter of 1883. -95- Was chosen Librarian for �James W. Carpenter Diary - 1880 1883 Sombra Twp., Ontario 01 Jan Charles Allen and I hunted fore noon and part of afternoon. We were all over to Mrs. Poland's for dinner. 02 Jan I carried up some wood fore noon and went to Courtright afternoon to pay sewing machine note for $25. I walked up bought 5 cts. worth of candy. Came down on the boat to Bury's dock - fare 2/ 25 cts. 03 Jan Hannah Henry died this morning. I hunted axe handle timber part of fore noon. I was over to Bill Poland's to draw fire wood in the afternoon. Blocked out two handles fore noon. Bill Poland drawed fire wood for me in afternoon. I blocked out two handles in afternoon. Finished 4 axe handles tonight. Wife went do,wn to Henry• s to help them sew as Hannah Henry is dead. She took Willie with her - is not back yet 11 PM. 04 Jan I and brother, John, and Curtis Wright dug Hannah Henry's grave fore noon at burying ground at Bury's. I came back as far as W.T. Henry's and got my dinner and went back to burying ground and waited for funeral procession. Funeral sermon was preached at Bethel Church, Rivers Corners, Sombra, Ont. at 2 PM. by Rev. Pickard. Bob Stokes, Bill Fallace, Patrick Sheeran, Bill Roberts, Bill Eyers, Patrick O'Hare were the pall bears. Jacob Young took corpse. Thomas Stokes took pall bearers. My wife stayed at W.T. Henry house with Mrs. John Allen. Wife set up there all night - came home in the morning and left Willie there until she went back. 05 Jan John E. Carpenter commenced to work for me at 4/ per day. He helped me all day. We cut stove wood at house fore noon. Cut 10 drags of stove wood for to hand tomorrow and cut roads to some stove wood I have cut in the bush. 06 Jan Chas. Henry and Warren T. Henry drew up fire wood with their teams all day. Drew the fire wood up in drags. John E. Carpenter helped me in the fore noon. 07 Jan I was over to Sabbath school. There was no class meeting. I was down to father's after school. Lucy came home from Bill Cattanach for visit at father's. 08 Jan I butchered a pig for Mrs. Poland fore noon. John E. Carpenter helped me afternoon cut 10 logs - 3 maple, 7 elm. Snowed in fore noon. I was over to other line to -96- �James W. Carpenter Diary - 1880 get someone to help draw my logs - could not. I was to see Bill Poland and Alonzo Lapish. Lucy Carpenter c1885 09 Jan John E. Carpenter helped me all day saw logs - cut 19 elm logs. Warren T. Henry has promised to draw my logs for 12/ per thousand. I am to cut the roads and help them load. Clara Beach and Ida Wright were over to our place for a visit. 10 Jan Warren T. Henry and Chas. Henry commenced to draw my elm logs. They drew 11 logs today. John E. Carpenter brought me up a crosscut saw file 2/. I killed a rabbit. I filed my saw. I lent Bill Eyers my saw afternoon. 11 Jan John E. Carpenter helped me all day saw. We sawed stove wood for Warren T. Henry after 3 PM. We sawed 6 elm logs and helped Warren T. Henry load. I broke my axe handle and had to put in another at noon. Wife washed. 12 Jan John E. Carpenter helped me 1/2 day sawing elm logs, cut 12 logs. I went down town afternoon. I got 1 peck of beans at M.L. Burnham's at 16/ per bushel 50 cts. and 2 1/2 lbs. currants at 25 cts. at Peter Cattanach's. -97- �James W. Carpenter Diary - 1880 13 Jan John E. Carpenter helped me all day. We cut 8 elm logs and 1 cord of wood and cut roads. Helped Warren T. Henry and Chas. Henry load. They drew 10 logs. 14 Jan I was over to Sabbath school. Stayed to class meeting and preaching I went over Sabbath School books - two missing. 15 Jan John E. Carpenter helped me all day saw elm logs - cut 13 and cut down twin buttonwood. Warren T. Henry and Chas. Henry drew logs. Warren 3 loads last night and Chas. 2. In all today 9 logs. Chas. Henry's wife had a daughter last night. 16 Jan Warren and Chas. Henry drew 9 logs today. I cut roads and partly filed my saw. Chester Henry came to see me. 17 Jan William Broad leg broke. Wife had a quilting today. She had quilt all finished. Mrs. William Eyers, Mrs. John Allen, Mrs. Warren T. Henry, Mrs. Samuel Poland, Mrs. William Robert's were to wife's quilting. Snowed most all day. I was down to Sombra fore noon. Gave Peter Cattanach my note for $68.83/100 for seven months at 10 per cent interest until paid. Warren and Chas. Henry drew six logs. John E. Carpenter helped me 1/4 day. We cut down one maple tree and helped them load. I finished filing my saw. Chester Henry got the job of cutting elm logs. He was to see me about William Broad - had his leg broke twice (or in two places below knee) in side road between Bethel Church and Warren T. Henry's. A load of poles for rails upset and fell on him yesterday - Jan. 16, 1883. 18 Jan John E. Carpenter helped me all day saw logs. Cut 3 soft maple and 5 buttonwood and cut roads for Warren and Chas. Henry. They drew 14 logs. Finished drawing elm and maple and drew two buttonwood. John E. Carpenter set up with William Broad last night. 1.9 Jan I cut 4 buttonwood logs and two maples. Chas. Henry helped me saw two. I sawed two alone. Sie Poland helped me saw the two maples. Warren and Chas. Henry finished drawing my logs - 62 elm, 85 maple, 9 buttonwood. They finished fore noon. I went over to Marine City and got Staley to measure my elm logs - I had 10,932 ft. coming to $40.99. I got 3.75 per thousand. Staley gave me an order on Marine City Stave Company for $20.99. Balance due me on logs. I bought at Peter Cattanach's - 2 spools thread 10 cts., 1 package bluing 25 cts., 1/4 lb. hops 10 cts., 3 lbs. sugar 27 cts., 2 lbs. currants 20 cts., 1 gal. coal 011 30 cts., 1 yd. cotton 9 cts. Bill Poland and Peter -98- �James W. Carpenter Diary - 1880 Chartier were to my place. horse. They got supper, left him Bill 2 0 Jan I and Chester Henry commenced to cut logs for Mat Porter on lot 6, 14 con. Sombra. We cut 2 6 logs today. Peter N. Henry measured my logs (maple 8 logs 1,972 @ $7.88) (buttonwood 9 logs 1,863 ft. § 5.00 per thousand $14.31). He sent down by William Hargrove to Lambton for money for me. He did not get it as old gent was not at home. I was down to William Hargrove's at eve. 21 Jan I was over to Sunday school. hard - you need an overcoat. Rained yesterday. Freezing 22 Jan Chester Henry and I cut 26 elm logs for Mr. Porter. froze my nose twice. I 2 3 Jan Peter Henry paid me for my maple and buttonwood. I went over to Marine City for balance of money on elm logs $20.99. I bought a ready reckoner at Hurd's, Marine City 3 0 cts., and at Peter Cattanach's 1 gal syrup 50 cts., 2 1/2 lbs. currants 25 cts., paid acct. of last week $1.31. Paid Warren T. Henry for drawing my logs 10,932 at 12/ 1639, 4.835 maple and buttonwood § 14/ 8.46 - being a total of $24.85. I filed my saw. I sent to Sarnia by mail for bottle Scot's emulsion for Willie. I gave Peter Cattanach 50 cts. per bottle and 10 cts. for carrying. 24 Jan Chester Henry and I cut logs for Mat Porter - cut 24 elm logs. 25 Jan I was sick all night. Chester Henry and I cut 29 elm logs for Mat Porter. I was not very well all day. Dr. Merrison sent in his bill for doctoring us $5. 2 6 Jan I was sick all night. I went down and over to Marine City to see Dr. Baird. He gave me one bottle of medicine, 3 pills and a little vial croton oil - charge 75 cts. I bought 2 5 - 1 ct. postage stamps at Spinkes 2 5 cts., 1 automatic pencil 25 cts. Paid P. Cattanach 50 cts. bal. due on Willie's bottle of emulsion. Paid Dr. Merrison his acct. in full to date $5. John E. Carpenter came home from shanty. He went out last Sunday, he said he got his discharge. 27 Jan I was sick all day. I filed Warren T. Henry's crosscut saw. I broke one tooth out of it and cut my Sunday wood. 28 Jan I and Willie were over to Sabbath school and church. -99- �James W. Carpenter Diary - 1880 2 9 Jan I was down to Sombra this morning. Bought at Peter Cattanach 10 cts., 1 lb. dust tea 25 cts., varnish 15 cts. Tried to make a log rule. My automatic pencil did not work. I gave Silvanus Green 8/ for him to get me a bottle of Warner's Safe Liver & Kidney cure when he went to Sarnia. 30 Jan I chopped a little in fore noon. Went to Marine City afternoon. Got 1 bottle of indelible ink 25 cts. S. Green did not get my medicine - could not find it in Sarnia. He gave me my 8/ back. 31 Jan I put figures on log with indelible ink fore noon. Rode down town with George Mulligan. Went over to Marine City for a bottle of Warner's Safe Liver & Kidney cure - last bottle $1.25 § Hurd's. I bought paint brush at Smith's for 25 cts. George Mulligan and I and Warren T. Henry brought organ from Sombra Church to our Church for tea meeting tomorrow night. George and Warren got dishes at Lambton, I varnished my log rule. I have it all finished now. 01 Feb Chester Henry and I cut logs for Porter 1 w. oak 31 ft. long 14 circ., 193 ft.; 2 soft maples & 13 elm logs. Chester Henry was to the Catholic concert held in the Sombra town hall last night. Wife went over to the meeting at Bethel. I and Willie stayed at home. 02 Feb I filed my saw and helped Chester Henry grind his axe. Snowed all day. I sold P.N. Henry my log rule for 1/2 day with his team to draw up firewood. Wife got letter from her Uncle from Bowmanville saying that his wife was dead. Died Jan. 23, 2 PM. - Appoplexy. 03 Feb Chester Henry and I went up to cut logs. Rained all day. We cut 3 logs, 1 maple and 2 elm. It rained all day and part of the night and froze as it fell making a crust of solid ice on the snow 1/4 inch thick - would hold me up in some places. 04 Feb I was over to Sunday school. her mother's. Wife and Willie were over to 05 Feb Chester Henry and I cut logs for Porter. Cut 16 elm logs. Chester broke his saw. Mat Porter gave me $5. on cutting logs. Wife and Willie were down to Warren T. Henry's. She got 2 lbs. feathers 2/50. 06 Feb I made a beetle and was over to Peter River's to get a job of cutting elm logs. Got it at 6/per thousand fore noon. -100- �James W. Carpenter Diary - 1880 Chester Henry and I cut 6 elm logs afternoon - 3 of them will measure 2,690 ft. by Doyle's rules. 07 Feb Chester Henry and I cut 16 logs for Mat Porter - 12 elm, 4 maple. Filed part of saw. 08 Feb I finished filing my saw. logs for Peter Rivers. Chester Henry and I cut 11 elm 09 Feb Chester Henry and I cut 26 elm logs for Mat Porter s. 1/2 6 - 1 4 con cut 5 there on the 7th. Feb. 10 Feb Chester Henry and I cut 17 elm logs for Mat Porter. Chester Henry and I went down town with P.N. Henry's team. I bought of 1 bushel of beans for 14/, 2 lbs. currants 2 0 cts. at Andrew Smith's, 1 pair of shoes for wife 8/, candy 5 cts. 1 1 Feb Wife was over to Church. I stayed home with Willie. Sister, Lucy, was up to see us, I got supper. 12 Feb I helped Chester Henry fore noon. Filed my saw and cut stove wood afternoon. Wife was down town and over to Marine City. Was gone all day - spent $1.64. 13 Feb Chester Henry and I cut 26 elm logs for Mat Porter s. 1/2 lot 6-14 con. 14 Feb I was over to Marine City. Bought 3, 3 cornered files for 22 cts. Paid at Cottrells. Paid Mullin's 50 cts. duty on bottle of patd. medicine Warners Safe Liver & Kidney cure $1.25 a bottle. Bought at Green's butcher shop 1 lb. butter 25 cts., and 3 apples 3 cts. in afternoon. Wallace May made me a saw set 5 cts. I made saw sets fore noon and gumed 4 of drags in my crosscut saw and broke one of my saw sets. 15 Feb Chester Henry and I cut 3 0 elm logs for Mat Porter s. 1/2 lot 6-14 con. 16 Feb I finished gumming my saw and filed it. Rained most all day. I was down to Father's and Chester Henry's in the afternoon. 17 Feb Chester Henry and I cut 25 elm logs for Mat Porter. He stopped us today unless it snows some more. We brought all of our tools home. 18 Feb I was over to Sunday school and class prayer meeting. -101- �James W. Carpenter Diary - 1883 19 Feb I helped P.N. Henry fore noon saw and pry up the two oak logs. I chopped on my own place afternoon - cut 1 cord. M.L. Burnham, Merchant Sombra 20 Feb I helped Peter N. Henry fore noon cut logs - 8 logs. I helped Chester Henry cut logs afternoon until I cut my foot. Cut 3 oak and 4 elm logs. I cut my foot in the instep - a chip stuck on my axe and when the axe struck the tree it glanced off and struck me in the instep and cut it quite deep. I had my foot done up at Chester Henry's. Warren T. Henry brought me home. I fainted away shortly after I got home. Wife went over to her mother's after Sie. He was not at home. Jane Poland came over. I slept on the floor all night. Wife and Jane kept the fire going. Walter Shortt and Solomon Shortt and George Hargrove Jun., William Roberts and wife and Chester Henry called in evening. I got Sun Dial and Compass from E.G. Rideout, 10 Barclay St., New York. Warren T. Henry brought it. I saw Alice Hardick now Mrs. William Scott, Mitchell's Bay at Pat Sheeran's. James Carpenter's Compasses 21 Feb Wife had a quilting bee - Mrs. Nathan Doan, Mrs. John Allen, Mrs. Peter Henry, Mrs. Samuel Poland, Mrs. Chester Henry, Mrs. Warren T. Henry. I had to stay home all day my foot was very sore. -102- �James W. Carpenter Diary - 1880 22 Feb Delbert Youngs washed and dressed my foot for me. Wife finished her quilt today. I have been in house all day. 2 3 Feb Sie Poland split some stove wood for me. Chester Henry was here to see me about logs at Porter's. Ida Wright, Mary Carpenter, and Mrs. Eliza Eyers were at our place afternoon with Annie and Mag Poland. I fixed Willie's hand sleigh and set Sie Poland's saw for him. I filed my own saw. 24 Feb Wife was down town. Bought at Peter Cattanach - 1 gal. oil 30 cts., 4 lbs. sugar 36 cts., 1 pair boy's shoes $1.25, 1 sponge 5 cts., 1 cake Castle Soap 10 cts., nutmegs 5 cts., electric oil 25 cts., 2 lbs. raisins 20 cts., 2 lbs. currants 20 cts., candy 5 cts. Sie Poland cut some stove wood for me. It rained all of the afternoon. Wife got wet through and got her mother's dress to put on until she got hers dry. 25 Feb I was home all day. Chas. Allen, John E. Carpenter, Mrs. Albert Bowen, and wife were in to see me. Albert Bowen was on his way to shanty. John E. Carpenter to Gray's. 2 6 Feb I made me a pair of crutches. Chas. Allen brought sticks for them for me. Sie Poland cut some stove wood for me and put top link stove pipe that the wind blew off yesterday. I found a hole in stove pipe between c. and f. 27 Feb Warren T. Henry came after me and took me down to vote and brought me back. I voted for T.B. Padree. I bought at Peter Cattanach - 6 links in stove pipe $1.20, 1 gal. vinegar 30 cts., 2 doz. pearl buttons 25 cts. Chester Henry got $8.25 amount due us for cutting logs for Peter Rivers and $10. from Mat Porter. He came up to my place and gave me my share. P.N. Henry and Sie Poland cut some stove wood for me. 28 Feb P.N. Henry helped me fore noon draw up stove wood. Sie Poland helped him. Jane Poland helped wife wash. I fixed Jane's shoe. Wife went over home. 01 Mar Wife went over to Marine City and got a cart for Willie 25 cts. Bought at Peter Cattanach's - 2 lbs. currants 2 0 cts., postage on letter 3 cts. at Burnham's, 3 saucers 10 cts. at Hurd's, 1/2 doz. glass saucer dishes 30 cts., 1 glass plate 10 cts., 6 boxes to caps 5 cts., candy 2 cts., apples 4 cts. It thawed fearfull all day and was very sloppy. 02 Mar Chester Henry took out some potatoes out of the pit for us. We gave him a market basket full for himself. Heard -103- �James W. Carpenter Diary - 1880 robin and blue bird this morning. I filed my crosscut saw. Peter N. Henry brought us 50 lbs. of flour from his place. Sie Poland fixed cattle yard so the cattle could not get to straw stack. 03 Mar I put up 4 new links of stove pipe in place of those worn out. I sawed 8 blocks of stove wood. Annie and Maggie and Tom Poland were over to our place in the afternoon. 04 Mar I was home. It snowed most all day. Samuel Poland were in the afternoon. Bill Eyers and Mrs. 0 5 Mar I was in the house all day. Father came here and ground his axe. Chester Henry was here. He got bill of elm logs we cut for Mat Porter. We cut for Porter 67,376 ft. at 4/ per thousand $50.53. 06 Mar It snowed all of the fore noon. Charles Allen came and got 1 bushel of pig corn for his pigs. I werjt down town with Charles Henry and got 200 lbs. flour at $5.50 at grist mill and 1 1/2 yds. table oil cloth 75 cts., 2 1/2 lbs. sugar 2 5 cts. Chas. Henry brought me home. I walked down to Warren T. Henry. Seen Peter N. Henry and got bill of maple logs we cut for Porter - 3,155. Got some yeast at Warren T. Henry's for wife. Warren T. Henry gave me my dictionary. I weighed on the grist mill scales - 211 lbs. 07 Mar I was to Courtright with Warren T. Henry. I got 4 boards for bee hives 1 1/4 in. thick, 12 ft. long, 64 ft. at $17. per thousand - cost $1.08. Warren T. Henry brought me home. I bought 5 post cards 5 cts. M. Porter gave Chester Henry $10. on cutting logs. Chester Henry gave me $5. I was down to his place afternoon. First work that I have done since I cut my foot. 08 Mar Chester Henry and I cut logs for Porter - 16 hickory, 1 white oak, 4 white ash. 09 Mar Chester Henry and I cut logs for Porter - 6 hickory, 2 white oak and 9 white ash. 10 Mar I made 4 gal. of soft soap. Wife got 1 1/2 lbs. butter from Mrs. Allen. I got seed annual from D.M. Perry & Co., Windsor, Ont. 11 Mar I and Willie were home all day. her mother's. Wife went over home to 12 Mar I boiled soft soap over again. Looked through my bush and filed Lawrence Johnston's crosscut saw. -104- �James W. Carpenter Diary - 1883 13 Mar I cut rail cut. Sie Poland drew them for me. ground bird singing. I heard 14 Mar I cut rail cuts. Sie Poland drew them fore me. Chester Henry helped me to cut them all day. Sie Poland is to draw rail cuts for me and I build the line fence between me and Bill Eyers which Polands have to build. 15 Mar I finished cutting my rail cuts and Sie Poland finished drawing them fore noon. I went down town afternoon. I bought at Peter Cattanach's - 1 pair of boots $2.50, 4 lbs. nails and 1 box electric oil 25 cts. I was in to see Billy Broad when I was coming home I stopped to Prayer Meeting. I weighed on Mill scale 209 lbs. I put my heavy boot on my cut foot for the first time since I cut my foot. Seen first black bird. 16 Mar I helped Charles Henry all day saw fire wood at his home. Chas. Allen got one bushel pig corn. Willie has taken cold. 17 Mar I went over to Mat Porter's to settle with him expecting 4 oak logs. There was $20.50 coming to us. I gave Chester Henry $10.25. I went down town and got Willie's medicine. I did not get home until after dark. Annie Poland stayed all night at our place. 18 Mar I and Willie were home all day. Wife was over to her mother's fore noon. It commenced to snow this afternoon with high winds. 19 Mar It snowed most all day. Willie is sick with cold going around. I made 4 bee hives - 3 of them have small boxes on top of them. We put onion drafts on Willie's feet. 20 Mar Wife and I set up with Willie by turn. He is some better now. I went down town and bought at Peter Cattanach's 1/2 gal. linseed oil 50 cts., candy 5 cts. Got sample of Canadian band of Hope and Happy Hours. I was at father's for dinner. Willie is getting better. 21 Mar I was to Mrs. Albert Henry's stove wood bee. Chester Henry and I sawed together. We were best sawers. She had between 10 and 15 cords cut. 22 Mar I painted windows out doors fore noon, filed my saw afternoon and cut log of buttonwood. Nomination of 2 counsellors & Reeve & Deputy Reeve for Sombra Township owing to those members in January not being able to qualify. -105- �James W. Carpenter Diary - 1880 2 3 Mar Andrew Johnston helped me saw stove wood fore noon. Father brought up my paper and a letter from wife's Uncle, Bowmanville, Ont. I went down town afternoon. Bought at Peter Cattanach's - 1 box emulsion of cod liver oil 50 cts., 1 spool 5 cts., candy 2 cts., 1 first part first book 5 cts., postage on a letter to wife's Uncle William, Bowmanville, Ont. 3 cts. We had the worst storm of wind and snow we had this winter. 24 Mar I shelled corn all day. Shelled 8 1/2 bushels. Thomas Poland were over this afternoon. Annie and 25 Mar I was over to Sabbath school, preaching and class meeting. Wife was over to her mother's in the fore noon. Willie and I stayed home. 26 Mar I finished shelling my corn and fanned it and filed Bill Poland's crosscut saw fore noon. Bill Poland let me have his team to take my corn down to the mill. . I had 10 bushels - got 60/ per bushel $6.38. Sold it to Thomas Parker at Sombra grist mill. I bought at Peter Cattanach's - 1/4 lb. glue 6 cts., 1 lb. dust tea 25 cts., 2 lbs. currants 20 cts. 27 Mar Glued and put new rungs in chairs fore noon. Wife and Willie went over to Mrs. Poland's fore noon. I split stove wood part of afternoon. Chas. Allen borrowed my carpet bag for 2 weeks, Blocked out axe handle for Sie Poland. I went over home with him. Bill Poland has a party tonight - it being his birthday. He is 21 years old. His father died 1 year ago this morning. 28 Mar Wife, Willie and I were over to spend Bill Poland's birthday last night. Wife and Willie stayed all night. I got home at one AM. Bill Poland and Alexander Chartier had their liquor taken from them and hid from them so they couldn't get any to drink. I helped Delbert Youngs fore noon saw cord wood for Warren T. Henry. I made axe handle and beatle afternoon. Wife went up to Mrs. John Allen's to get some yeast - could not. Got some at Eliza Eyer's. 29 Mar I split wood part of fore noon and brought up axe handles stick. Went down town afternoon and voted for Parkinson, Gibson for Reeve, Oliver Dell and Downs for councilers this was an election of four men owing to disqualifying of four men that were elected in January last. I bought at P. Cattanach's - 4 lbs. sugar 3 6 cts., 1 lb. crushed sugar 12 cts., 1 bot. lemon 10 cts. I went down with Warren T. Henry and came back with him. I sent order for some seeds to Geo. McBroom Prize Medal Seeds man, London, Canada order $1.30. -106- �James W. Carpenter Diary - 1880 30 Mar I went to Brigden - I walked up. I bought 1 wash boiler 20/, 1 pair of shoes for Jane Poland $1.25, 1 jack knife 10 cts., mirror 45 cts. I walked all the way up and got a ride coming back from James Kimball to Wilkesport with Ora Bishop. Got home 5:20 PM. Jane Poland stayed with wife. She stopped at our place last night. 3 1 Mar Fooled around fore noon. Made 2 axe handles afternoon and took out some potatoes out of pit and split some stove wood. 01 Apr I was down to Chester Henry's fore noon. I had dinner there. Wife and Willie were at home. Sie and Mrs. Poland were at our place for dinner. I was to Sabbath school and class meeting. Father and sister, Mary, and stepmother called in to see us. Wife is sick with cold or distemper going around. I was chosen Librarian and asst. Bible class teacher by Sabbath school at Bethel Rivers Corners, Sombra. 02 Apr I was down town. I bought 2 lbs. currants 2 0 cts., 6 nutmegs 5 cts., candy 5 cts., 1/2 lbs. soda 5 cts., 1 lb. raisins 10 cts., 4 lbs. oatmeal 16 cts., picture frame eyes per pair 5 cts. Postage on a letter 3 cts. I commenced to split rails afternoon. Split 90 rails. 03 Apr Mrs. Albert Henry was visiting at our place all day and doing some sewing for herself on our machine. I split rails all day - split 173. Wife has been in bed this last two days with the distemper going around or bad cold. 04 Apr I split rails all day - split 117. Father bought us up 4 1/2 lbs. butter 99 cts. Father commenced to underbrush for McGee's on Frank Bull's place. McGee bought it from Frank Bull. 05 Apr Rained most all day. I hung a door in fore noon for Mrs. John Allen. I went down town afternoon. I stopped my paper, The London HearId. I have taken it for 10 years. I bought at Peter Cattanach's - 1 ball dome black lead 4 cts., 1 doz. clothes pins 5 cts. Posted a letter for Mrs. John Allen to his son in Dakota Territory (John Allen). Got 2 apples at Green's 2 cts. I got home before dark. Wife is sick. I weighed at Sombra mills scales 214 lbs. 06 Apr I split and sawed stove wood at house all day. sick with a bad cold. Wife is 07 Apr I chored around house fore noon. Went down town afternoon to quarterly meeting. I was chosen on finance committee. -107- �James W. Carpenter Diary - 1880 I posted a letter to Dr. Seager, Brigden. of the Temperance townhall, Sombra. Social for Sons 08 Apr I was over to Sunday school - no class meeting. meeting at Sombra. Quarterly 09 Apr I split rails all day - split 117. Wife sick yet with cold - no better yet. I saw a butterfly. 10 Apr I split rails - 129. Wife is sick yet. I saw teeny bird. I cut Willie's hair, broke my beetle fore noon. I made one after dinner. 11 Apr I helped father saw stove wood with Curtis Wright 3/4 of day. I went down town afternoon and got part of seeds from Geo. McBroom - 2 papers large cheese pumpkins 10 cts., 1 pkt. large lours or mamoth 5 cts., 2 paper kohl rabi 10 cts., large purple smooth and large green smooth kohlrabi, 1/2 burbank seedling 10 cts., 1/2 lb. bella potatoes, 1 lb. mammoth pearl 15 cts., and also 1 parcel seeds for father. 12 Apr I borrowed from Warren T. Henry 5 lbs. flax seed with pail and some condition powder. Cow mulla calved the calf last night. I finished spliting my rails for corn ground. I went to town and got one package - 1 lb. of white elephant potatoes that had been missed - sent to Bomber P.O. I stopped at prayer meeting on the way home. Peter N. Henry was chosen leader for the coming conference year. 13 Apr Laid fence bottom rails and piled brush fore noon. Rev. Mr. Pickard was at our place afternoon. I rode down with him to Sombra. No more seeds had come. Sent a post card to post master at Comber to see if anymore of my seeds were there. Got home a little after dark. 14 Apr I laid up some line fence between Bill Eyer's and me - 34 hands or 17 rods. Mag and Thom Poland were over all day. Laura May died afternoon 9:30 PM. 15 Apr I was over to Sabbath school. Did not stay to class meeting. Mrs. Joseph Fournie, aunt to Laura May, died tonight. 16 Apr I killed two dogs for Simon Poland - knocked one in the head with the axe and shot the other. I finished my fence around piece I am going to clear. We had to lift two of Mrs. Poland's cows this morning. 17 Apr I put in my black onion seeds, Red Denvers, and made a brush fence around the onion bed and raked straw off my -108- �James W. Carpenter Diary - 1880 strawberry patch. Made a garden rake and filed my saw. Laura May and her Aunt, Mrs. Joseph Fournie, were buried today at Mooretown. They were taken up in two separate hearses together. John Johnston told me there were 31 teams in the procession. May the Lord bless the bereaved in this their affliction. 18 Apr Curtis Wright helped me under brush until supper time. For father to pay me for helping, father saw stove wood. I underbrushed until supper time. I went down town after supper. Posted a letter to Geo. McBroom about potatoes that had not come. Bought at Peter Cattanach 1 s - 1 cake maple sugar 5 cts., 3 lbs. oatmeal 12 cts., paid postage on letter 3 cts., 1 post card 1 ct. Got home at 9 o'clock. Curtis Wright went down with me. 19 Apr Rained part of last night and best part of fore noon. Sie Poland helped me saw afternoon, cut stove wood and follow lengths we cut - 90 pieces. I shelled 5 & 6/16 lbs. of seed corn for myself. Sent a post card to Clara or Hiram Beach to tell him I would send them 1 1/2 doz. Peerless strawberries in a couple of weeks. I sent the post card down town by George Mulligan. Wife gave Mrs. P.N. Henry some strawberries. 20 Apr I piled brush fore noon. Sie Poland helped me afternoon. Sawed fire wood and follow lengths. Father got some strawberries and rhubarb roots. Mrs. John Allen got some strawberries from me and some pie plant roots. 21 Apr Sie Poland helped me all day saw and fix garden fence. I and Mrs. William Roberts had a spat last night. I offered her some strawberries but she would not take them. I gave Father some more strawberries. Mrs. Johnston got some in the morning. 22 Apr I was down to Warren T. Henry's a little while in fore noon. I was not over to Sunday school or class meeting. 2 3 Apr I dug trenches for rhubarb and put manure in part of them. Took my potatoes out of pit and beets. Gave Mrs. Peter Henry some beets and potatoes. Gave Mrs. Warren T. Henry some strawberries and some beets and rhubarb. Gave Mrs. John Allen some beets. Gave Mrs. William Brown some beets to plant for seed. She is to send me some beet seeds to plant for seed. Mrs. Patrick O'Hare was visiting at our place afternoon with her two children. Mrs. Warren T. Henry brought us up some hops and I set them out. It has been very cold today. Ground is freezing tonight. I set out 7 beets for seed this year. -109- �James W. Carpenter Diary - 1880 24 Apr I finished putting manure in trenches for rhubarb and spaded some fore noon. Mrs. William Eyer got some rhubarb roots and strawberry plants. I went down town and went and told Robert Stokes he could have some of my strawberries. He gave me a basket full of big English Multiplier onions. I then went to Sombra and bought of Peter Cattanach - 5 lbs. oatmeal 20 cts., 1 lb. dust tea 25 cts., 4 lbs. sugar 36 cts., 2 lbs. currants 20 cts., 1 gal vinegar 15 cts. Robert Stokes came home with me from his place and got his strawberries. He carried my vinegar, he let the pail fall and spilled the vinegar. He got the strawberries and some pie plant roots. Mrs. Pat O'Hare came and got some strawberry plants and rhubarb roots. 25 Apr Bill and Sie Poland commenced to sew. Finished at home and commenced to sew at my place where I live. I fixed Mrs. Johnston's sewing machine for her in the fore noon and spaded some. Set out 4 0 plants of rhubarb. I gave Mrs. Peter N. Henry some rhubarb and Miss Isabella Brown and Richard Tomlin each some rhubarb. I set out onions, Bob Stokes gave me and raked over part of my garden. Great Aunt Charlotte Henry came down from Beach's last night. Samantha Beach came down with her. I got Library books that Charles H. Brown took away with them. 2 6 Apr I finished raking strawberry ground and set out 225 plants. I took up Lees Proliffic Currant bush and made 4 trees and seven sprouts. I gave father his seed corn 1 1/4 bushel ears. Chas. Henry sent me up 6/ to pay for his seed corn 3/4 bushel at 8/ 75 cts. I shelled it in the afternoon as it was raining. Shelled 1/2 bushel at night for Warren T. Henry. Wife got pina from Clara Beach and some squash seeds. 27 Apr I set out 73 strawberry plants before breakfast. I helped Warren T. Henry all day spading around apple trees and digging out cross furrow. Mrs. Lawrence Johnston got some rhubarb roots. Bill and Sie Poland were sewing here all day - barley. 28 Apr I set out stawberry plants - 342. Bill and Sie Poland were here dragging fore noon and furrowing out fore noon. Bill went home sick afternoon. Sie went down to other place afternoon to plow. I put out 3 profliffic Lees currant bushes from slips I set out last spring. I gave father some more strawberries. Wife pained her shin. She was lifting a pot of water from the stove and spilled the water on her shin. -110- �James W. Carpenter Diary - 1883 29 Apr I and my son, Willie, were over to Sabbath school. stayed home. Wife 3 0 Apr I set out 114 strawberry plants in fore noon. I went over to Marine City afternoon. Sent some strawberry plants to Hiram K. Beach, Lexington, Mich. I bought in Marine City - 5 yds. print 35 cts., 1/4 ounce musk 10 cts., 1 post card 1 ct., ferrage 15 cts. I bought of Peter Cattanach 3 yds. brown duck 60 cts., 5 yds. cotton 50 cts., 1 bottle of emulsion of cod liver oil and hypophosphites lime and soda 50 cts. Thomas Stokes raised his barn. 01 May I shelled corn fore noon because my leg was chafed so bad the blood run. I split 19 rails afternoon and commenced to ditch my corn ground and went over and joined Wild Rose Blossom Lodge No. 70. Fred Young and Samantha joined with me - paid initation fee 25 cts. Warren T. Henry paid me for the 1 1/2 bush, of seed corn shelled $1.50. Guess it was 12 o'clock PM. when I got home. Bill & Sie Poland were elected to become members of Wild Rose Blossom No. 70. Warren gave me my laws of National Mutual Relief Ass., Washington, D.C. Wife shin is very sore. Sons of Temperance National Mutual Relief Society Assessment 02 May I ditched most all day. Set out some top onions and potato onions. Wife bought 1 wash dish 25 cts., 1 tin cup 5 cts., horseradish grater and 1 pie tin. Curtis Wright and Charles Allen called in the evening. I burned two brush heeps. -111- �James W. Carpenter Diary - 1880 03 May Rained fore noon. I scraped 3 axe handles. I went over to Marine City for oil meal - I got 200 lbs. with bag 1 3/4 per lb. $3.50, ferrage 25 cts. It fell short by 2 lbs. when I weighed at Sombra Mill. I rode down with Warren T. Henry. He brought up meal for me and 100 lbs. flour from Sombra mill. I borrowed bag from the miller. I paid $2.50 for 100 lbs. I bought at Peter Cattanach - 2 lbs. currants 20 cts., 1 lb. raisins 10 cts., candy 5 cts., 2 1/2 yds. brown jane 50 cts., 1 delusion mouse trap 25 cts. I weighed 211 1/2 lbs. at the Mill. I carried the bag of oil meal from the ferry dock, Waybrants to the grist mill. It weighed 198 lbs. 04 May I chored around fore noon. Rained last night. I under brushed afternoon. Miss Charlotte A. Henry and Miss Samantha Beach and Mrs. Eliza Eyers were at our place afternoon. It looks like rain again tonight. It is thundering. 05 May Wife was taken sick with childbirth. She began to get sick at one AM. I went and got Mrs. John Allen and Mrs. Johnston and then went to town and over to Marine City for a Doctor. Got Dr. Baird. I hired John Waybrant 1 s rig to bring Dr. out to my place. I came out with Dr. in the rig. Baby was born when I got there. He had to take afterbirth. I drove him back to Sombra. Waybrant charged me $1. for his rig. S. Whitely for ferrage 35 cts., Dr. for his service $3.50. Baby was born 6:30 AM and weighed about 9 lbs. I paid Dr. Baird $3.50 for his services, paid $1. for the rig, 35 cts. for ferrage. I bought at P. Cattanach - 1 chamber pot 37 1/2 cts., and 5 onions for seed, to set out for seed. Our baby was a girl this time. I split some wood afternoon and set out my onions to raise some seed. Warren T. Henry got 43 lbs. oil meal with bag - weighed 1 1/4 lbs. Mrs. Poland was over in the afternoon. Mrs. John Allen called in evening. 06 May I stayed home. I went to Warren T. Henry fore noon and borrowed a temperance book to read. The new minister preached first sermon at Bethel. Mrs. Allen came down in the morning and changed bed for wife and washed the baby. Mrs. Poland and her two girls, Mag and Annie, were over. Father was up a little while. Mrs. Eyer's was up in the evening. 07 May I was down to father's fore noon to get my bag and another one of mine at Warren T. Henry's. Warren paid me for 100 lbs. oil meal § 1 3/4 cts. per lb. and shilling for ferrage making $1.87. I weighed out the balance of his meal 58 1/4 lbs. and weighed 50 lbs. for Chas. Henry @ 2 -112- �James W. Carpenter Diary - 1884 cts. per lb. He paid me $1. Took a bag down to Geo. Broad's for two bush, seed potatoes 65 cts. per bush. $1.30. He gave me some more. I gave him $1.35. He gave me back no change. Mrs. Peter Henry and Mrs. Poland were at our place afternoon. I split some stove wood at the kitchen door. I set up with wife last night and night before Jane Poland helped me to set up with wife. Wife has called the baby, Eva May Carpenter. It rained some today, cool this evening. 08 May I set up most of last night with wife and baby. I went down town, Chas. Henry's for seed potatoes that I bought of Geo. Broad yesterday. They fetched them over for me this evening. I took Mr. John Allen's wheel barrow home. I went down town afternoon. I bought at Peter Cattanach 5 lbs. sugar 45 cts., 2 1/2 lbs. currants 20 cts., 1 lb. tea 25 cts., 4 lbs. oatmeal 16 cts., 1 tin pail 65 cts., 1 bar soap 2 5 cts., 1 bot. peppermint 10 cts., 1 bot. castor oil 15 cts., 1 bot ink 5 cts., postage on letter 3 cts., postage on notice to Town Clerk, Arthur A. Henderson, Port Lambton of Eva May Carpenter's birth, 1 ct. candy 2 cts. I got a ride home with Geo. Mulligan. Raining tonight. Mrs. Poland washed for us today. Jane Poland is working for us. 09 May I chored around house part of fore noon. Slept other part as I set up last night. I split stove wood, underbrushed some, picked up and ditched some in the afternoon. John Poland was over to play with Willie all day until Annie and Tom came for the cows. He came over with Sie Poland in the morning. Mrs. John Allen washed baby today. Mrs. Warren Henry washed it yesterday. She was here visiting, here 3/4 of the day. Mary Johnston got or borrowed some sperm oil for sewing machine today. 10 May I was not very well. I went down town and over to Marine City to get some medicine from Dr. Baird for Eva May. Got one bottle 30 cts., 1 package Poudre A. LaVioletta sent 15 cts., 1 can blackberries 10 cts., ferrage 15 cts., postage on a letter 3 cts. At Peter Cattanach - 1 gal. coal oil. Mrs. Poland washed baby. It rained part of afternoon. 11 May I ditched fore noon. Wife is not so well today as she was yesterday. Baby is better. I went down town afternoon for some quinine 25 cts., 2 pens 2 cts., 1 15/16 beef steak 2 4 cts. Jane Poland washed for us. Mrs. John Allen washed baby for us today. Mrs. Poland's little red cow died. Thomas stayed at our place all day. 12 May I sawed and chopped for Chas. Henry for Warren T. Henry. Mrs. Peter Rivers was visiting at our place today. Mrs. -113- �James W. Carpenter Diary - 1884 Samuel Poland dressed baby. Bill and Sie Poland finished seeding today. They sewed 16 bush, barley on my place where I live and 10 bush, barley on my lower place and 40 bush. oats. They drew cow that died down in the bush to rot and stink. Wife is better today. 13 May I stayed home all day. Wife got up first time since confinement. Mrs. Poland, Mrs. W. Eyers, Mrs. Pat O'Hare, Miss Ida Wright, Miss Sarah Henry, Miss Charlotte Ann Henry were at our place today. Jane Poland and Willie went to Sunday School. Mrs. Poland washed baby today. 14 May I gave Jane Poland $2.50 on work. Warren T. Henry came to plow for me. It rained and he had to go home. Wife washed her own baby today. I went down town afternoon. Was called down by minister as I was on estimating committee to fix minister's salry. Came to no settlement. When Warren T. Henry and I left, I posted a letter to wife's cousin in Bowmanville. Peter N. Henry & wife Emma (Young) 15 May I split stove wood fore noon and picked up and ditched afternoon. Warren T. Henry plowed for me fore noon. I -114- �James W. Carpenter Diary - 1883 was over to Lodge. Simon acted as financial scribe quarter. Mrs. Poland was Peter Henry was up to our Poland joined lodge tonight. I pro tem. I lent Sie Poland a over and helped Jane wash. Mrs. place afternoon. 16 May I burnt brush forenoon and split some stove wood and asked my bee hands afternoon. Mrs. Warren T. Henry sent us some fresh fish. I bought 1 dozen eggs of her. I asked to me bee Sie & Bill Poland, John E. Carpenter, Curtis Wright, Jacob Young, Chas. Henry and Warren T. and Peter Henry. Mrs. Lawrence Johnston was to our place fore noon. 17 May I had a logging bee fore noon. William Poland team drew the logs. Peter N. Henry, Simon Poland, John E. Carpenter, Curtis Wright were log rollers. Plowing bee afternoon. Chas. Henry team and Warren T. Henry team, William Poland's horse took bad with heaves after eating dusty feed and had to go home. I was over to prayer meeting, got 1 lb. of extra early Vermont potatoes at Mrs. Grant's. Brought in their from Geo. McBroom, London and also a pound for father. I did not get all plowed - will take 1 day yet. 18 May I planted potatoes today. Planted 1 lb. extra early Vermont, 1 lb. white elephant, 1 lb. mammoth pearl, 1 lb. burbank seedling, 1/2 lb. bella, 1/4 bush beaty hebron, 1/2 bush white elephant that I got from Warren T. Henry this morning that came from Dresden - $1. a bush. I think they are mammoth pearl. I took father down his potatoes. His little toe is very bad - corn. 19 May Rained part of fore noon. Bill Eyers mare died foaling. I planted 1/2 bush, of early rose potatoes. I went down to Thomas Stoke 5 s and got a peck of white beans 4 6 cts. Rained after supper. I sorted out the early rose from the garden chillies, Got them from Geo. Broad. Warren T. Henry put board roof on his house. 20 May I stayed home all day. Jane went over home and did not get back until late. I gave Jane a dollar. 21 May I went down to get Chas. Henry to finish plowing my corn ground. It rained part of fore noon and all of the afternoon. He would have plowed for me this afternoon had it not rained. I made a scrapbook and put some pieces in it - it contains 22 leaves and 47 pages. 22 May It snowed and rained best part of fore noon and rained most of the afternoon. I got a letter from Geo. McBroom, London, seed merchant, with 30 cts. enclosed for money I sent him for 1 lb. trophy and 1 lb., dummer potatoes he did -115~ �James W. Carpenter Diary - 1880 not have. Mr. Patrick O'Hare was around getting money to buy a horse for William Eyers. He having lost his mare when foaling. I signed $1. to be paid in a month or so. I was over to lodge at Bethel - only a few out but we had a good time. 2 3 May I cut slope off from ditch that I dug through corn ground some time ago. Fixed a cow yard after supper to put cow in at night. Wife got a letter from her cousin, Grace, Bowmanville. 24 May Chas. Henry finished plowing my corn ground. Got done about 4 PM. I finished ditching corn ground after supper. Barbara & Rebecca Rivers and Annie Poland were at our place for supper. Wife and her baby went up to Mrs. Eliza Eyers fore noon and to Patrick 0®Hare's afternoon. 25 May I finished planting my potatoes - 2 bushels garden chillies. 26 May Rained most all day. I made a kettle of soft soap and left some water off my corn ground. This rain today has flooded most of the west side until the road ditch goes down. 27 May Wife and Willie went went home with her. week. I stayed home afternoon. Wife did over to wife's mothers. Jane Poland She is done working for us by the all day. It rained some in the not come home. 28 May I burned handle out of my axe and put in another one and hoed some strawberries fore noon. Wife got home at 2 PM. , her mother came with her. I went down to father's, he was not at home. He was plowing for Albert Henry. He is going to lend me five dollars. 29 May I went down town with milkman and got 100 lbs. flour for $2.50 at grist mill; 1 bottle of mucilage at Andrew Smith 25 cts.; 1 bottle of spruce gum 25 cts. at Peter Cattanach. I chopped afternoon - put up 1/2 cord soft wood. I borrowed $5. of father this morning ~ gold pieces. 30 May I did nothing fore noon. Samantha Beach was visiting at our place fore noon, was at our place for dinner. It rained afternoon. I was assessed in fore noon for $350. for my lower place. My half sister, Mary Charlotte Carpenter, is going to stay with us tonight. She came to our place from school. John Henry, Peter N. Henry's son, dragged my corn ground for me this afternoon. I cleaned out the furrows. I signed 2/ to missionary. Annie Poland -116- �James W. Carpenter Diary - 1884 had Willie's name in book. I borrowed Warren T. and Chas. Henry's corn planter to plant my corn tomorrow. 3 1 May Eva May came near choking to death fore noon with flegm in her throat. I got bottle of hive syrup from Mrs. Peter N. Henry and gave her some of it and it made her throw up the flegm and then she got better. I split some stove wood in the fore noon at the house. 01 Jun I planted my corn - planted 15 1/2 lbs. or 1 peck and 1 1 / 2 lbs. and 12 pumpkin seeds being large tours or mamouth and 90 seeds of large cheese pumpkin and some beet seed. Annie Poland came over today and minded the baby while wife washed fore noon. Wife went up to Geo. Mulligan's afternoon. Annie stayed home with Willie. Band of Hope paper came today. Simon Poland got an axe handle at my place tonight from me. 02 Jun I traded beans with Mrs. Poland. I gave her some large ones for small ones to plant. I got 18 1/2 lbs. from her with bag and I gave her 16 1/2 lbs. with bag. I owe her yet 2 lbs. I cleaned out well and weeded out my black onion for bite and brought up some hop poles for hops. Paid Pat O'Hare the dollar I promised him and cut my bull calf. Annie Poland stayed with us near all day. 03 Jun Willie and I were over to Sunday school. Stayed to preaching and class meeting. Wife stayed at home as baby has a cold and suffers some. 04 Jun I went down to Sombra. Took down 1 3/4 lbs. butter and got 13 per pound got worth butter in tea and got a bottle Green's August Flour at 6/ per bottle. Walked down and rode back with milkman. Peter N. Henry came and asked me if I would go and plow for Mrs. Albert Henry with Chas. Henry's team as Chas. Allen could not plow with them. Albert Bowen and wife Charlotte Ann & Mrs. Geo. Mulligan called in at our place after supper. 05 Jun Wife went down town with milkman. Bought at Peter Cattanach's - 1 pair corsets $1., 3 spools 15 cts., 2 yds. m. netting 2 5 cts., 2 yds. black cotton 2 5 cts., 1 yd. elastic 5 cts., 6 yds. ribbon 60 cts., 3 yds. pink cambric 45 cts., 3 1/2 yds. merrino $2.19, 12 yds. print $1.50, 1 pair shoes $1.25, 1/2 doz. buttons 9 cts., 1 lb. 10 cts. I stayed in and tended baby while wife went to town. I planted some squash seeds, carrots and some citrons seed. We had a heavy shower of rain about supper time 5 PM. 06 Jun I fixed screen of mosquito netting for baby cradle in fore noon. Mrs. Samuel Poland was over to our place until -117- �James W. Carpenter Diary - 1884 after dinner. I planted some beans in the afternoon until it rained. We had another heavy shower about 3 PM. My water is very high. 07 Jun I planted a few beans fore noon and was to Chas. Henry stable and hay barn. It was made of logs. I was on the southeast corner. I caught a little fish in the ditch that ran through the corn ground. I took it up to the house and put it in a glass of water. 08 Jun I finished planting the ground I left for beans with beans. I under brushed for Peter Henry this afternoon and put up some scarecrows in the corn field after supper. Corn is coming up. I have planted about 21 lbs. up to date. Intended to plant some in the corn. 09 Jun Rained part of fore noon. I hung up shingles in the corn ground fore noon. Rained some after dinner. I under brushed out side of corn field. I dammed up the ditches side of corn ground to keep water out of corn. 10 Jun I and my son, Willie, were to Sunday school. home. Wife stayed 11 Jun I under brushed fore noon. Rained Sunday night June 10. I was planting some of my corn over that got spoiled with the wet. Wife went up to Mrs. John Allen's afternoon. Bill Poland's horse got in my corn and potatoes. Planted 6 hills citron green seeds. 12 Jun I went down town with milkman fore noon. Bought at P. Cattanach - 4 lbs. sugar 36 cts., 3 lbs. currants 3 0 cts., 3 lbs. fruit crackers 37 cts. Planted corn for P.N. Henry afternoon until 4:30 PM. Rained. I came home and planted some of mine over after supper. I was over to lodge. 13 Jun I finished planting over my corn fore noon. Bill Poland got an axe handle at my place. I hoed out most of the weeds of my strawberries afternoon. Social at Bethel Sons of Temperance. 14 Jun I under brushed fore noon. I went down to Peter N. Henry's to plant corn - planted 1 row with hoe. Quit as it was too hard. Could not get corn planter. I went over to Warren T. Henry's and bought a pig from him. I gave him 3 days of work hoeing for it. Made pen and got pig home. 15 Jun I planted corn for Peter N. Henry fore noon. Finished hoeing out my strawberries and weed out some of my onions and hoes the lbs. of potatoes that I planted this spring. -118- �James w. Carpenter Diary - 1883 16 Jun I went down town with milkman in fore noon. Got 1 bottle of Safe pills 25 cts. in fore noon. I weeded out my black seed onions afternoon. Sold Lawrence Johnston 1/4 bush, seed corn shelled 25 cts. It rained again this afternoon. Mrs. Albert Bowen was visiting at our place today. 17 Jun Wife and Willie were over to wife's mother's for dinner and then to Sunday school, preaching, and class meeting. Rained Sunday evening. I got a handfull of wild strawberries. I stayed home all day. 18 Jun I hoed some of my potatoes. It rained three time today. Bill Poland was at our place for dinner. Going to Wilkesport to get horse shod. I set out some tomato plants, got them from Pat O'Hare. 19 Jun I was hoeing potatoes all day. Wife was down to Peter Henry's fore noon. Rained some after supper with high winds. 2 0 Jun I finished hoeing my potatoes fore noon. Hoed some corn afternoon. Mrs. S. Poland was at our place a visiting, stayed to dinner. Annie Poland came over to stay all night to mind baby so wife can wash tomorrow. I sold John E. Carpenter 1/4 bush, beans § 14/ 44 cts. per bush. 21 Jun I finished hoeing my corn. Dug up 15 black grubs in my potato patch. Annie Poland stayed to our place today, wife washed today. 22 Jun I helped Charles Henry hoe potatoes and corn. Word came from Marine City that Alonzo Lapish was hurt today in the ship yard. I dug 6 black grubs out of my potatoes. Jane Poland was at our place all day. Charlotte A. Henry, Sarah Henry, Mrs. Albert Henry, Mrs. Peter Henry, Miss. Gertrude Meyers were at our place today. 23 Jun I helped Warren T. Henry hoe potatoes all day. Jane Poland stayed at our place last night. Annie and Mag came over in the daytime and stayed all day. Eva May, the baby, had a bad choking spell 3 PM. 24 Jun I went over to Prier's and left word for Dr. Merrison to come over to my place from there, he came to see baby Eva May Carpenter. He said she had cattarak and bronchical tubes were infected. He left some medicine for her and I was to go over to Prier's in the morning and he would bring a bottle there for me. Mrs. Poland was over. We had first mess of our strawberries. ""119- �James W. Carpenter Diary - 1884 2 5 Jun I went over to Prier's for medicine. He did not bring it as he was not home. He is to bring it tomorrow. I hoed some potatoes balance of fore noon. I helped Warren T. Henry afternoon. Rained after supper. 26 Jun I went to Prier's and waited until one o'clock PM. I came home and hoed potatoes afternoon. I was down to lodge. I was elected Worthy Patriarch. John E. Carpenter was up to our place fore noon and got big strawberries. 27 Jun I was hoeing potatoes fore noon. Rained about 11 am. I helped Chas. Henry hoe corn afternoon. Raining at night. 28 Jun I finished hoeing my potatoes and hoed beets. night. I was over to Prayer Meeting. Rained last 29 Jun I went down to father's fore noon for his scythe and broad axe. Got them. Willie went with me. I hoed strawberries balance of day and picked 4 quarts of strawberries. Sold Thomas Parker 2 quarts § 1 / 2 5 cts. Peter N. Henry was up to our place visiting afternoon. Mrs. Albert Henry called after supper. Wife went on road home with them. Wife borrowed 3/4 bread pan full of flour from Mrs. Peter N. Henry. 30 Jun I helped Simon Poland hoe potatoes on my lower place. I traded my scythe swath for horse hoe cultivator malboards with father. I put bell on cow tonight. Mrs. Poland was at our place afternoon. 01 Jul I picked 4 quarts of strawberries. Wife and Willie went over home and to Church. I stayed home. Peter Rivers was to our place for dinner. 02 Jul I helped Sie Poland hoe potatoes part of fore noon. Rained some at noon. I made a gavel for Sons of Temperance Lodge. Found a horse shoe. Split some stove wood and saved seeds from three of sharpless seedling strawberries. Wife was down to Peter N. Henry afternoon. Warren T. Henry has gone up Black Creek to start a Sons of Temperance lodge. I picked 3 quarts strawberries and hoed some strawberry plants. 03 Jul I was down town fore noon. Bought at Peter Cattanach - 1 bottle Warner's Safe Cure 10/ $1.25, 4 lbs. sugar 40 cts., 1 lb. dust tea 2 5 cts. I was over to Lodge, I was installed W.P. of lodge. I was to sale of ditch on side road between 11, 12, Sant Witherel - got first job South § 40 per rod, 7 ft. wide, two foot slope, got North job at 50 cts. per rod, 7 foot wide, two foot slope to Lawrence Johnston. -120- �James W. Carpenter Diary - 1884 04 Jul I picked 3 quarts of strawberries and ground my axe. Picnic at Wilkesport Sons of Temperance - got it, Wilkesport Division. Rained heavy in the afternoon with high winds. John E. Carpenter cut my hair for me after he came back from the picnic. 05 Jul I was over to Mrs. Poland's. Borrowed 52 lbs. flour with bag. Mrs. Poland came over to our place with me. Their bees swarmed one PM. I helped Sie hoe potatoes afternoon. 06 Jul I planted some turnip seeds. Fixed place for morning glorys to run on. Picked 2 quarts strawberries. Father was over to our place for supper. Nellie Moran was buried, she died day before yesterday - quick consumption. 07 Jul Chopped part of fore noon. Rained part of afternoon. I went down to father's and got cultivator, moulboards on. Was to Geo. Mulligan's to get it and some yeast from Mrs. John Allen. Wife picked 1 quart strawberries. I made cow yard after supper. 08 Jul Willie and I were to Sabbath school. When I came back, met wife going to Warren T. Henry's with 2 quarts of strawberries. Willie went with her. Warren came up with me and had supper with me. Then I went down with him. Wife and I came home together. Called at Peter N. Henry's on the way home. 09 Jul I did nothing much. Picked potato bugs from off potatoes, chopped afternoon. Mrs. Peter N. Henry was at our place for dinner. I weeded out onions after supper. Wife was up to Allen's part of afternoon. Mrs. John Allen got a swarm of bees on bush in front of Geo. Mulligan's on Eagle's place. 10 Jul I hoed potatoes and corn for Warren T. Henry. Brown was working with us. Baby choked some. to lodge. Gilbert Was over 11 Jul I helped Warren T. Henry hoe corn all day. W.T. Henry went to Reynold's Church to get a Sons of Temperance Lodge. John E. Carpenter went too. 12 Jul I helped Chas. Henry until supper time, cock hay. Rained at suppertime. Wife went down to Walker's to see Dr. Merrison to get some medicine for baby. She did not see him. She left bottle there for him. I went down and met wife in the evening. She left Willie at P.N. Henry's. Mrs. Walker is sick and Cynthia Jane Henry and Mrs. Fallace. -121- �James W. Carpenter Diary - 1884 13 Jul I helped Chas. Henry all day put roof on his log barn and stable. Roofed it with elm lumber. I shook out some hay after supper. Wife was to Warren T. Henry's part of afternoon with son, Willie (fair day). 14 Jul I helped John E. Carpenter all day mow on George Hargrove's place. I mowed with scythe. Wife took Peter N. Henry's flour home - 3/4 bread pan full. 15 Jul Wife and Willie went to Mrs. Poland's. Willie came to Sunday school. I stayed home fore noon. I went to Sunday school and preaching and class meeting. Wife was to preaching and class meeting. I went down to Walker's to see if bottle of medicine had come. Dr. Merrison forgot to bring it. Wife stayed at Grant's until I got back. Preacher brought his wife to Church. They have just been married. His name is Nethercott. 16 Jul I helped Chas. Henry all day. Fore noon finished roof on his stable and spread some hay. Cocks drew in hay in the afternoon. Filled his stable full all but one load. 17 Jul I helped Chas. Henry all day in haying. noon, cocked afternoon. Stacked fore 18 Jul I helped Chas. Henry all day. Stacked hay fore noon, mowed afternoon until supper, cocked and raked after supper. Mrs. Poland's bees swarmed today. They came and got one of my hives. 19 Jul I got a mess of potatoes for breakfast. I helped Chas. Henry all day stack hay. Simon Poland helped Mrs. Albert Henry all day mowing for her for me. Wife was over to her mothers, mother came back with her. 20 Jul I helped Mrs. Albert Henry 3/4 day in haying. Rained after supper. I was cocking hay there. Willie was taken sick last night - croup apparently. I made him throw up and then I got Warren T. Henry to go to Courtright for Dr. Merrison and then I went up to Mrs. John Allen. She came down. I put onion drafts on his feet. Doctor got over to our place about 3 AM. Miss. Charlotte Ann Henry was at our place afternoon. 21 Jul Rained fore noon. I picked potato bugs afternoon. Barley is ripe and fit to cut. I pulled my onions that I got from Chas. Henry. Robert Stokes brought me 100 lbs. flour. -122- �James w. Carpenter Diary - 1884 22 Jul I stayed home all day with Willie. Wife went down to Peter N. Henry's in the afternoon and took Eva May with her. Heavy rain, dark. 23 Jul Rained most all day. I did nothing in fore noon. I went down town in afternoon with Chas. Henry. Bought at M.L. Burnham's - 1/2 dozen pens 5 cts., 1 package twin brothers yeast cakes 10 cts. 24 Jul Rained fore noon. I set out some kohlrabi plants and picked some potato bugs. I was over in the evening to Mrs. Poland's for some yeast and vinegar, 1 loaf of bread. I was over to Lodge. Warren T. Henry and John Rivers went up to Reynold's Church to start a division of Sons of Temperance. 25 Jul I churned for wife fore noon. Mag came over to mind baby while wife washed. I helped Mrs. W.T. Henry afternoon shake whey out of crock. Peter N. Henry's mare died afternoon. Bill and Sie Poland commenced to cut barley on own place. 26 Jul I helped Mrs. Albert Henry all day stacking hay. Ed Tomlin helped me and Peter N. Henry afternoon. Eva May seems sick with a bad cold. Bill and Sie Poland commenced to cut barley on my place where I live. Charley's mare is dead. Ed Tomlin shot her at noon. 27 Jul Wife went down town with milkman to take Eva May (baby) to Dr. Merrison. Doctor did not come until 5 PM. Wife stayed to Mrs. Chester Henry's until Doctor came.. I cradled barley for Peter N. Henry for Mrs. Albert Henry to pay him back for helping her stack yesterday afternoon. Little Willie went with me. I stacked barley for Mrs. Poland on their own place after supper. We cut barley on my own place. Willie went with me, carried him over the mud holes. 28 Jul Wife did not come home. She stayed at Uncle Chester Henry's all night, one of their children is sick. Wife came home with milkman this morning, she was in to Peter Cattanach's to see baby and her sister, Jane Poland. She bought at Silvanus Green's - 2 loaves of bread 14 cts.; at Peter Cattanach's - 1 pair infant baby shoes for Eva May 50 cts., 1 pair baby hose 13 cts., 1 lb. cheese 13 cts., candy 5 cts.(paid for) 3 yds. brown duck 60 cts., 5 1/2 yd. brown denim $1.10, 1 spool linen thread 15 cts., 1 1/2 yds. linen 23 cts., 8 yds. print $1., 2 sticks white tape 8 cts. (on credit). I helped Mrs. Poland all day cut barley fore noon and part of afternoon and turned over barley rest of day. Bill Poland finished cutting barley -123- �James W. Carpenter Diary - 1884 on my place where I live. 29 Jul Wife and Willie went over to her mother's. Willie was to Church and Sunday school. I stayed home all day. I expected Dr. Merrison, would leave some medicine for Eva May (baby). 30 Jul I helped Bill and Sie Poland all day stack barley on my own place where I live. 31 Jul Helped Bill and Sie Poland all day turn barley and cradle around fall wheat on my place where I live. In fore noon, stacked barley. Mrs. P.N. Henry was up to our place for dinner. Wife went down with her to her place afternoon. I was over to Lodge. P,N. Henry bought cow from Ed Tomlin. 01 Aug I helped Bill and Sie all day. Fore noon I cradled and turned barley, finished cutting barley on my lower place, stacked barley from there in the afternoon to my place where I live. Finished stacking barley on my place yesterday where I live. George Cora buried Aug. 1, 1883. 02 Aug I helped Bill and Sie Poland 3/4 day binding wheat. They commenced to reap fall wheat on my place where I live. Wife went down town. She bought at Peter Cattanach's - 1 pair woman's shoes $1.50, on ticket - 1 box hair oil 25 cts., 1 baby bib 3 cts., candy 3 cts., 3 1/2 doz. glass buttons 10 cts., 2 lbs. sugar 18 cts., 1/2 lb. pepper 12 cts., woollen yarn 18 cts. Rained so we could not work at the fall wheat. I cut sprouts from my apple trees and cut sprouts from stumps lower end of field and cut one basket full of timothy heads for seed. 03 Aug I helped Bill and Sie Poland all day. Finished cutting and binding all wheat at my place where I live. Went over to their place after supper and commenced cutting all wheat there. 04 Aug I helped Bill and Sie Poland all day binding fall wheat. Wife and Willie were up to Mrs. John Allen's afternoon. 05 Aug Willie and I were over to Sunday school, preaching and class meeting. Wife was down to Peter N. Henry's when we came back. Willie and I went there too. We were all there for supper. 06 Aug I helped Bill and Sie Poland all day. Finished cutting and binding the fall wheat on their place. Mrs. Pat O'Hare was to our place afternoon getting some sewing done. -124- �James W. Carpenter Diary - 1884 07 Aug I helped Bill & Sie Poland all day. Finished stacking barley from my lower place fore noon. Stacked the fall wheat on my place where I live afternoon. I was over to Lodge at Bethel River's Corners. 08 Aug I helped Bill & Sie Poland all day. Finished stacking their fall wheat on their place. Wife and Willie came over in the afternoon and were to their place for supper. 09 Aug I was over to Marine City fore noon. Bought at Hurd's 10 cts. worth of rhubarb root and 10 cts. worth of flour sulpher or and brimstone a pegging awl 10 cts. (handle) at Cottrell' s, ferrage 5 cts., at Green's - 2 loaves of bread 14 cts., 1 lemon 5 cts. Sam Wedge was buried at Wilkesport this afternoon. Mr. Tom Allen's and his two daughters, James Garnet and three other boys stopped at our place on the way back from funeral and were at our place for supper. I did nothing afternoon. Peter N. Henry bought George Mulligan's mare and Chas. has taken the drawing of milk. Chas. Henry made first trip this morning. 10 Aug Father was up to borrow my cradle to cradle some oats, he got it. I dug one hill of extra early Vermont and 1 hill White Elephant and two hills Beauty Hebron, Mommoth Pearly, 1 Vine Belle. I gave Mr. Nethercott 1/2 bushel potatoes, he gave class credit for $1.50. He and his wife called at our place afternoon. I cut sprouts from stump in front field where I live in afternoon. Got first ripe blackberry. Miss Charlotte Henry was visiting at our place afternoon. 11 Aug I underbrushed part of fence row west from south fence, second field towards William Hargrove's. I set some fires after supper. Mrs. Poland was over most all day making a dress for herself. Maggie went home with her. She has been at our place 3 or 4 days. John came over with his mother. Wife bought 2 lbs. beef steak 21 cts., 2 lbs. fish 10 cts. 12 Aug Willie and I were to Sunday school and preaching. There was no class meeting. Rained some in afternoon. I gave 20 cts. in the collection. Jane Poland and little brother, John, were at our place afternoon. Rained and they are going to stay all night. 13 Aug I helped Bill and Sie Poland fore noon thresh on their place. They had 72 bushels of fall wheat and 2 4 bushels barley. Jane rode down with milkman (Chas. Henry) this morning. She is working at Peter Cattanach, Sombra Village. Wife and children were over to Poland's. Jane -125- �James W. Carpenter Diary - 1884 came home with her. I under brushed part of afternoon. 14 Aug I put small box on the top of bee tree in front of house. Underbrushed rest of day until supper time. Chopped some cord wood after supper. Charlotte Henry brought us up some woollen sock yarn. I was over to Lodge. Bill Poland joined Lodge again. Two of Stratton boys were down to our Lodge. 15 Aug I went to see Peter Cattanach about a note that I owe him, falls due on 17 inst, he gave me a longer time on same. I came home and chopped cord wood balance of day. Wife and children away visiting today on other line. She was to Mr. Peter Rivers and Mrs. Geo. Broad's. She came home. I minded the children while she went to prayer meeting. They are going to make arrangements for an ice cream social or tea meeting to apply on minister's salary. 16 Aug I chopped all day. Willie went out with rme in the afternoon. George Hargrove's barn and stable and all were burnt up. Corn crib was saved and pig pen, too, this afternoon, so Lawrence Johnston told me just at dark. 17 Aug I was in house fore noon. I was not very well. I went out to chop afternoon. It was too hot to chop. I picked a mess of blackberries and made a last to fix my shoe soles on. I pegged them. Wife and Willie and baby were down to Peter N. Henry's afternoon. I went down after them. Bill Poland came over in the afternoon and offered me my place back and he offered me old Bob for $100. on one year's time and wagon and hay rack and harrows for $20. I was to P.N. Henry's for supper. Bill told me I could have reaper for $7 5. same - one year's time. 18 Aug I went out to Sant Witherel's to see if I could buy Bill horse back again. He would not sell him. I went up to see John Doran to get pay for note, could not get it. I then went to Wilkesport to see White, the harness maker, to buy a colt from him, 3 years old, also a harness could not as he holds too high a price. I came home and went over to Poland's to see about getting Bob horse. I will get him tonight. I then went down to see Warren T. Henry to get his buggy to go to Sarnia on next Monday, he came down town. I came down to fathers, met Warren Henry there and rode home with him. He lets me have the buggy, I then went on to Poland's to get Bob horse. Got him and fetched him home, he gives me 1 1/2 months longer to pay for him. 19 Aug Willie and I were to Sunday school and I stayed to preaching and to class meeting. Wife and baby were over -126- �James W. Carpenter Diary - 1884 to her mother's. Sister, Lucy, and sister, Mary, were up to our place but we were not at home. 20 Aug I got Warren T. Henry buggy. Wife and I and children, Willie and Eva, went to Sarnia. We went to draw money on place to buy horse and harness. We signed the papers and if things are well we get money on 2 3 inst. hole thing will amount to $8.75. We had all of our pictures taken in a group, wife and Willie and Eva May. We got 6 photographs for $1.25. I got dash board put on Warren T. Henry's buggy for $2. It was made of duck. We bought 3 James U. Carpenter & wife Mary (Poland) William J. & Eva M. 1883 meals 75 cts., 1 horse hay and oats 25 cts., 1 pocket book for Simon Poland 25 cts., candy 5 cts., apples 5 cts. We started from home about 4 am. and got in Sarnia about 10 AM., left 2:30 PM and got home about 7 PM. We drove up old Bob. It rained in Sarnia just after we got there. -127- �James W. Carpenter Diary - 1884 Baby was very cross. 21 Aug I went down to Jacob Young's to buy his grey horse. I bought him for $100. I am to pay him on the 25 inst. if I get my money on the 24 inst. if not it will be a few days later if that fails, I pay for use of him. I brought him home and went over to Poland's for Bob horse. I brought wagon home and plow and one of Poland's horses (Tom). I tried to plow afternoon. Plowed to lands, ground is hard. Plow handle is broke. I have blocked out another one. Mrs. Poland and Will & Sie and John Poland were over. Mrs. Allen was to our place for supper. I was over to Lodge. Walter Shortt was voted for as a member of our Lodge Sons of Temperance. I got home about 11:30. 22 Aug I went down town with plow coulter and some bolts to get fixed for my plow came back and helped John E. Carpenter bind oats all day on Geo. Hargrove's place. Bill Poland had my Bob horse to draw machine threshing fco Geo. Mulligan's. Mrs. Peter N. Henry had a young son born yesterday. 2 3 Aug I went down town and got my plow coulter and other rods 6/ was the cost in full. I borrowed Jacob Young's harness to go to Sarnia tomorrow. Fetched it up with the milkman. I finished fixing my plow and dug 1 1/2 bushels of garden chillies potatoes to take up with us to Sarnia tomorrow amounting to $2.50. He paid me. I went over to prayer meeting and brought Warren T. Henry's buggy home so I could go early in the morning. Wife took Willie over to Mrs. Allen's and left him there for tonight and tomorrow. 24 Aug I was to Sarnia with wife. I got money on mortgage $140. I bought set of harness 35 cts at Jas. Lucas. He did not have back bands but is to send them down on the boat on the 29 th. I got the Britchin spread rings and snaps and 1 halter 50 cts. He gave me the strap and other stuff through town plus 1 coconut 10 cts. and oranges 10 cts., 2 loaves of bread 14 cts., 1 lemon 5 cts., 1 bar soap 2 5 cts., starth 6 cts., 14 oz. condition powder 30 cts., 1 hat for Jane Poland $1*50, 1 whip holder 25 cts. for Warren T. Henry buggy. We took 1 1/2 bushel garden chillies and got 4/ per bushel for them and 3 lbs. butter 45 cts. I paid Fred Youngs $100. or Jacob Youngs for his horse. I bought on the 21st. Willie stayed to Mrs. Allen's all day. We got our photographs today, 7 of them for $1.25. I had my harness fitted on my horse at the shop and brought Jacob Young home in the buggy and left at his place. We got home before dark. The road were very dusty and hot. Mrs. William Eyers is not very well. -128- �James w. Carpenter Diary - 1884 25 Aug I plowed fore noon on place where I live. I threshed for John E. Carpenter for Warren T. Henry. John E. Carpenter got only 174 bushels of oats. It was threshed at William Hargrove's. I built the straw stack. Wife went up in the evening. Willie stayed with me to Bill Eyer's. Mag Poland went with her to see how Mrs. Eyers was. 26 Aug Willie and I were to Sunday school. Wife came after Sunday School. We were all to Church and class meeting. Alexander Chartier went home with Jane Poland to Peter Cattanach. We were to Poland's for supper. 27 Aug I was plowing all day. Drew one load of rails after supper to fix fence around corn field. Wife and children were down to Peter N. Henry's after supper. I set some fires after dark in wheat field. 28 Aug I plowed all day. Was over to Lodge at night. We had a spelling match. Delbert Young and John Rivers, Delbert's side beat. 29 Aug I plowed all day until supper time. Went down town. Bought at mill - 100 lbs. flour $2.75 and bran 15 cts. Peter Cattanach's - 1/2 lb. ginger, 1/2 lb. sulpher, 1 spool cotton - whole thing 30 cts. Wife was down to Johnston's for some yeast to set bread with - got it. At 3 0 Aug I went down town fore noon to see the investigation about the post office held by the inspector of the post office. Brought about by a petition got up by Dr. Anderson at Sombra Village. I got plow rod fixed. Subscribed for Valley Record for balance of this year for 25 cts. Left wife's shoes at shoe shop to get fixed - charge 2/ not paid. I came home with milkman. Found horse shoe. I plowed afternoon. Bill and Sie Poland stacking oats. I broke my wagon 2 fellows. Willie went over to Poland's afternoon - going to stay all night. Wife and I and baby were over to prayer meeting. 31 Aug I was plowing all day. Willie stayed at his grandmother's last night. Wife and children were over to her mother's this afternoon. Bill and Sie Poland were down drawing oats from lower place. Horse balked all fore noon drawing one load. 01 Sep I helped Bill & Sie Poland until supper time or 5:30 drawing in oats with my team. John Prier helped them to finish their oats and harvest too. I plowed one head land to fall wheat on west side of ditch next to Bill Hargrove's on place where I live. A lot of young folks to -129- �James w. Carpenter Diary - 1884 Bill Robert's swinging tonight. 02 Sep I was home all day. Wife and children were at Peter N. Henry's most all day. Rained last night. 03 Sep I harrowed over 5 acres of fall wheat ground once before I sowed it. I finished one of the head lands this morning. Throwed out straw of stable so I could fix the rails so I could stable my horses in it this winter. Bill & Sie Poland got up wood for threshing machine engine. Fixed up my lantern at night. 04 Sep I drew out manure out of the old stable unto the field by my house. I was over to see Sie Poland if he could do my road work for me. He will. Wife was down to Johnston's this afternoon. Willie came home sick with the fever. Mrs. Poland's calf died after supper sick 10 minutes. 05 Sep I pulled beans fore noon and plowed on low,er place afternoon. Cleaned out well in bush after supper for water for my horses. Sie Poland worked one day on the road for me today. I kept Bob horse in stable last night. 06 Sep I made a neck yoke and pulled some beans fore noon. Afternoon, I went down to lower place to plow - could not very well until I get a new point. I came home and got wagon and took it down town to get it fixed. Back bands to my harness came - costs 15 cts. Bought plow point at Peter Cattanach's for my plow - cost 55 cts. Sie Poland done one day road work for me today. 07 Sep I put my plow point on my plow and plowed 2 lands and came home on the road. I borrowed Peter N. Henry's buggy to go to town after my wagon fore noon. Afternoon, I went down town for my wagon. Wife and baby went down with me. Willie stayed at Peter N. Henry's. I took down a bushel of potatoes for them. I did not get wagon until next day. We bought at Peter Cattanach's - 1 pair boys boots 11/, 3 yds. cottonade 3/, 3 yds. flannel 3/, 4 yds. factory 8/, 2 spools 10 cts., 1 dozen buttons 1/, sugar 25 cts. worth, 2 lbs. rice 6 cts., 1/2 lbs. ginger, 1/4 Ibb. salt peter, 1 curry comb 15 cts., 1 horse brush 6/. Mr. Hamilton charged me 80 cts. for the work he did on the wagon. 08 Sep I went over to Poland's in the morning for their rack to draw manure on and their cutting bar. John E. Carpenter went over with me. He came up for my saw and got it. I went down to father's for some hay, he gave me some. I borrowed 2 bags oats from John E. Carpenter - 4 bushels to feed my horses. I drew out one load of manure and fixed my stable up some. Maggie Poland has been with us all -130- �James W. Carpenter Diary - 1884 day. 09 Sep I kept my horses in the stable last night. I took them down to lower place in fore noon. I went down to father's, he was not at home. I got Dr. Chase receipt book of my stepsister, Lucy L. Carpenter. Jane Poland came up to our place today. Wife was over to her mother's fore noon. Jane Poland went over after her. Wife came home and Mrs. Poland, Tom and John and Joe came over to our place too. They were all to our place for supper. Mary Charlotte Carpenter came up with Lucy and Jane and wife and children. Went down to father's after supper to see Ida Wright. She is not very well. I went down and met them at father's. We had a heavy frost last night and a slight frost - the first of the week. 10 Sep I drew 6 loads of manure to lower place. frost last night which cooked the corn. We had a heavy 11 Sep I threshed for Bill Eyers fore noon. I drew 6 loads of manure to lower place. Wife went down town. She bought at Peter Cattanach's - 1 pr. suspenders 2/, 1 bottle lemon 15 cts., 1 bottle extract wild strawberry 3/, 2 lbs. currants 20 cts., 1/2 lb. baking soda 5 cts., cream of tartar 5 cts., 1 1/2 yds. brilliant 25 cts., 1 1/2 embroidery 22 cts., 1 yd. bleach cotton 10 cts., 1 collar linen 20 cts., 1 pair baby hose at Smith's 10 cts. I was to Lodge. Walker Shortt joined division. 12 Sep I drew one load of manure and plowed balance of fore noon on lower place. I drew one load of manure afternoon to lower place. Patrick Sheeran got water. They bored down 158 ft. before they struck the rock. They finished boring yesterday about noon. 13 Sep I sold father 1 1/4 cord of stove wood for 4 bushels oats and took it down to him. I took my calf down and put it in father's field. I drew up my beans and tried to thresh them in old stable - could not. Fore noon took them down to Warren T. Henry's and threshed them on his barn floor. I then brought them home and after I cleaned them I had 2 1/2 bushels. I went down to river after supper and got barrel of water for wife to wash tomorrow. Shortt's threshing machine came to my place tonight to thresh Bill & Sie Poland's grain. Wife was over home afternoon. 14 Sep I drew 4 loads of water with my team, got stuck twice. -131- �James W. Carpenter Diary - 1884 15 Sep Shortt's finished threshing for Bill & Sie Poland. I helped part of the fore noon. William Hargrove came to thresh some buckwheat - could not as it was to wet. I got him to take the separator with his team to William Gilbert. He was from about 10:30 am to 3 PM. I drew two loads of water and put it in my well. They had 190 bushels of fall wheat and 120 of barley. 16 Sep I was over to Sunday School. Wife and children were down to Warren T. Henry's. John Rivers came over at night and got water barrels that I borrowed from their line. Rained some in the afternoon. 17 Sep I went over to Poland's and got 20 bushels of seed fall wheat at market price. I took their wheat home from my place. I sowed about 3 1/2 bushels in afternoon and harrowed it over once. Warren T. Henry came up to see if I would go to the picnic tomorrow. I promised him I would go. He is to get his wagon ready for me. • 18 Sep I took my team and went out to the picnic Temperance held in Sturdavant's grove back of Wilkesport. I had a full load, out and back all of my family went. There were 7 speakers - Rev. Mr. Fife, Courtright and Rev. Kerr and Rev. Weir, Brigden, and Rev. Hooper, Wilkesport, and Rev. Pickard of Leamington, Lake Erie, Rev. Nethercott, Port Lambton and Alexander McDougal, Wallaceburg. Barrister Warren T. Henry acted as chairman, The Sombra Brassband was there. They took up a collection for the band amounting to $15. The Sons of Temperance Lodge marched around the grove, headed by the band - 7 Lodges represented. I gave Rev. Nethercott 1/2 bushel potatoes and 50 cts. Wife signed for his salary. 19 Sep I finished sowing balance of wheat ground on place where I live. Sowed 8 1/4 bushels all together on place where I live. Wife was down to Peter N. Henry's afternoon. Willie and baby went with her. 2 0 Sep Finished harrowing my fall wheat on place where I live. Wife and children were over home afternoon. Willie is sick again with fever. 21 Sep I plowed on lower place fore noon and in the afternoon, I furrowed out my fall wheat on place where I live. Mrs. Peter N. Henry was visiting our place. Sie Poland cut corn for me in the fore noon. Today I got 1/2 bushel oats out of Bill Poland's bin. 22 Sep I cleaned out fall wheat furrows on place where I live and dug potatoes after 3 PM. Dug Mammoth Pearl, 1 lb. -132- �James W. Carpenter Diary - 1884 planting and White Elephant and Burbank seedling and extra early Vermont and Belle Beauty of Hebron I got from M. L Burnham. 2 3 Sep I took my horses down to lower place and then went down to Sunday school and church. She went down to River's to see Matilda Boylan, formerly M. Rivers. I came home and got ready and went over to church. I was a little late. 24 Sep I dug 10 bushels of potatoes, 5 bushels Mammoth Pearl, 3 1/2 bushels Early Rose balance was garden chillies. Rev. Mr. Nethercott and his wife were at our place for dinner. Rained part of the day. I went up and got a bottle of coal oil at Bill Eyer's. I took 1 bushel oats out of Bill Poland's oat bin. 25 Sep I drew 2 loads of manure to lower place and plowed there. Plowed near eight lands. Jim horse is not very well tonight. I went up and Bill Eyers to look at him, he seemed a little better and has gone to eating. 26 Sep I took two loads of manure to lower place and plowed there. Wife went up to see Mrs. Geo. Mulligan. Took baby and Willie. Rode down to lower place with me and went in to Lib Albert's to visit with Stella. 27 Sep I sewed 5 1/4 bushels fall wheat on lower place and drew 2 loads of manure too. I only harrowed the ground once over. Wife and children were over to Mrs. Tomlin's. My Jim horse is sick, he laid down as soon as I brought him home and put him in the stable. Wife and children stayed to prayer meeting and I went over and met them. 28 Sep I finished harrowing in the wheat. I sewed on lower place yesterday. Rained some afternoon. I did not take the team out as Jim horse is not very well, think he has pink eye. Father was at our place for supper. Willie was over to his grandmother Poland's. 2 9 Sep I drew up a barrel of water and some fire wood and took down some straw to cover my potato pits. Fetched up some corn stalks to feed horses and picked up some potatoes fore noon. Afternoon, I finished pitting the new kinds of potatoes (as mentioned Canadian Headline Copybook for 1883) and then I got P.N. Henry's buggy. Wife and I and Eva went to town. I went over to Marine City to get some stuff for condition powder for my horses. It cost me 40 cts., ferrage 5 cts. I put horse in blacksmith shop. I bought at Peter Cattanach's - 1/2 lb. ginger, 1/2 lb. sulpher, 4 oz. rozen, 1 pair boots $4., 1 bottle spts of turpentine 10 cts. Wife bought - 2 lbs. cheese 28 cts., 1 -133- �James W. Carpenter Diary - 1884 box shoe 16 cts., currants 2 0 cts., cts. and NOTE blackening, 5 rolls wall paper 3/, 1 lb. candles 1 gal. coal oil, 5 lbs. sugar 45 cts., 2 lbs. 2 0 cts., 1 box black lead 2 0 cts., 2 paper tacks 1 lb. putty 6 cts., nutmeg 5 cts., 3 lbs. ocre 2 7 candy 1 ct. ON TOP OF PAGE: I gave Dr. Anderson a note for $16. for doctor bill due in three months. Note for Bob horse look Oct. 4, 1884. 3 0 Sep I and family were to church. I was too late for Sabbath school. They put me in as Bible class teacher. I signed for 50 cts. for mission fund to be paid in a couple of months. John Burdett preached in Rev. Nethercott 1 s place. 01 Oct I finished digging my potatoes and covered them with dirt. Had 26 bushels altogether. Piled 21 bushels. 02 Oct Rained part of fore noon. I cut some weeds and set some fires in afternoon. I went down to lower place and furrowed out my fall wheat. I went down to Father's, he was not at home. Eva is sick. She screams with pain. I went up and got Mrs. John Allen. She came down, we put some smart weed steeped in vinegar on her stomach and gave her three doses of extract of wild strawberries and a dose of castor oil. Afterwards Mrs. John Allen stayed until 11:30 PM, then her and Chas. Allen went home. I had my horses all harnessed to go for the doctor and did not unharness them until 11:30 PM. 03 Oct I took my team to Mooretown to see Geo. Cowell to see if he could tell me what ailed them. He was not at home. He was at Wallaceburg. I waited until 3 PM. and then came home. Eva is some better. I got 1/2 bushel of oats from Bill & Sie Poland. 04 Oct I went down to lower place in the fore noon with a load of manure and plowed two lands. Then I went down to father's and bought a stack of hay for $27.50. Gave him my calf on it for $5. He is to take wood for it or money in the winter or spring. I fetched some home with me. I gave Mrs. Poland my note for one hundred dollars for 12 months for Bob horse without interest. I took down a load of manure down to lower place and plowed two lands. Bill Poland signed writing to give me up lease on my place. 05 Oct I took two loads of manure down to lower place and plowed there. Bill Poland finished digging his potatoes on my lower place. Wife borrowed 21 1/4 lbs. flour with pail from Mrs. Lawrence Johnston. -134- �James W. Carpenter Diary - 1884 06 Oct Rained fore noon so I could not take horses out. I went down to lower place and cleaned out the furrows in the piece that I sewed on the 27th. of Sept. Eva is sick bowel complaints. We were up with her most all last night and part of tonight. 07 Oct Willie and I were over to Sabbath school and preaching. 08 Oct I took down two loads of manure to lower place and sewed 2 1/4 fall wheat there and plowed one land. Went down to father's for some hay. I could not find the cow. 09 Oct I hunted all fore noon for cow. Could not find her. I went down to Sombra in the afternoon. Took down 4 1/4 bushels of fall wheat to grind 3 bushels and 40 lbs. by weight got 25 lbs. flour on it until he grinds mine. Hunted for cow after I got back - could not find her. I was over to Lodge. I bought at Peter Cattanach's - l shovel $1.42, 1 lb. ginger 38 cts., 2 1/2 lbs. sugar 22 cts., cloves 5 cts. The Miller will buy my wood and give me flour for it. 10 Oct I hunted my cow - found her fast in an elm top between two limbs. I cut her loose but she could not get up. Went and got Pat O'Hare and Lawrence Johnston and P.N. Henry and W.T. Henry and we could not get her up. Left her to put on the jumper at five - did so and brought her up to the stable and laid her on some straw. Wife and children and Mrs. John Allen went over to Mrs. Poland's in the afternoon. Mrs. Poland was at our place for dinner. I went down to father's and borrowed Patrick Sheeran's post auger to sink crotched in the ground to raise cow with. 11 Oct Father and brother, John, came up to help me make a windless to hoist my cow up. We raised her up but she has no use of one of her hind legs - right one. Gave her near 1 quart of linseed oil at 1 PM. - let her down again. I skided some cord wood out of bush and raised the cow after supper. William Eyers and Chas. Allen helped me. 11:20 PM cow seems some better than she was at noon. 12 Oct Rained some last night. I fixed around cow part of fore noon and made wagon stakes afternoon. Skidded 4 loads of cord wood and brought 1 load of fire wood. Raised cow three times. Mrs. John Allen was down to our place at night. 13 Oct I took a load of cord wood to the mill and some liniment for cow - cost 30 cts. I got beer at I. Waybrant's, the rest I got at Dr. W. Anderson. Bill Poland took 2 loads of barley away to Robert Stokes for his brother, Tom -135- �James W. Carpenter Diary - 1884 Stokes. Rained afternoon. I dug a bag of legeume pain roots on Warren T. Henry's. Charles Allen helped me raise my cow. She is some better. I think I brought my grist home in fore noon. Willie had a touch of croup last night. Tom Poland is staying with us tonight. 14 Oct I was home all day. Wife and baby went down to W.T. Henry's. Mrs. Poland and her daughter, Jane, came over to our place afternoon after wife and brought her home. Father came up with us and raised the cow twice. 15 Oct I went down to father's and got a load of hay fore noon. Raised cow once and plowed one land on lower place. Plowed on lower place afternoon. Plowed three lands. Dance at Pat 0'Hare's. 16 Oct I drew one load of cord wood to mill fore noon. John E. Carpenter drove my team afternoon. Took one load to the mill and one out of the woods. I filed my« saw for him to use for himself. I got 25 bushels seed barley from Bill Poland 4/ per bushel. I was over to Lodge. 17 Oct I drew two loads of wood to the mill. I got Chas. Henry's chain fixed 5 cts. that I broke the other night fixing cow. Mrs. Allen and Mrs. Poland gave us a piece of pork each. 18 Oct I finished drawing my wood to mill. Have 7 1/2 cords got 10/ per cord for it. I got 300 lbs. of flour at 22/ per 100 and gave me a due bill for 80 cts. payable to Wm. Hamilton to pay him for fixing my wagon. Rained in the afternoon. I raised my cow, she does not seem any better. I bought 1 account book at Peter Cattanach's 5 cts. I gave Peter Cattanach my note for $124.10 payable four months from now. 19 Oct I went down to lower place to plow. Took my dinner with me, had to come back as it rained. Rain stopped after dinner. I went down to lower place and plowed afternoon. Wife went over to her mother's with our children. Her mother came over to our place in the morning for some salt. John E. Carpenter and Chas. Allen were sawing stove wood on the place where I live for father in front field. 20 Oct I plowed down to lower place. John E. Carpenter and Chas. Allen sawing fore noon. First appearance of snow this fall. Mrs. Albert Henry wants me to take care of her clover for her. She wants me to give her my work for cutting it. Chas. Henry is cutting it today. 3 3/4 I worked for her in haying. I made her this offer, that I would draw the whole of it home and furnish men to thresh -136- �James W. Carpenter Diary - 1884 it and wood and water for her share of the straw she is to pay for threshing her share of the seed. It was very cold today for this time year. Got my paper at Chas. Henry's. 21 Oct Wife and Willie went over to church. I was going over, I went out to raise cow , heard groaning in the horse stable. I looked and saw Bob horse laying on his side. I sent over by Annie Poland for Bill and Sie to come over. Sie and Henry Gilbert came over. I gave horse some salt peter and an injection of salt. He got better after that. Sie and Henry helped me raise cow. 22 Oct I was down to lower place plowing. Took my dinner down with me. Set some fires and grubbed some stumps and cleaned out some cross furrows. John E. Carpenter and Chas. Allen were sawing some stove wood on my place fore noon. Wife and children were up to Mrs. John Allen's. I got home before them. 2 3 Oct I was plowing down to lower place. I took feed for horses and my dinner down with me. I was over to Lodge. Bill Poland gave me $20. on rent. Sent it over by wife, she was over there this afternoon. Mrs. Albert paid me $2. on work in haying. I paid Warren T. Henry the $2. I borrowed from him. 24 Oct I went down town and got my flour from the mill - 300 lbs. $2.75 that I paid for with my wood. Gave father 100 lbs. of it on hay $2.75. I fetched home a load of hay, plowed afternoon. I got a whip lash at Peter Cattanach 2/. Wife and I and children were up to Mrs. John Allen's to a pearing bee. Father's folks were there too. Wife was visiting with Mrs. Samuel Poland at Warren T. Henry's afternoon. 25 Oct I plowed down to lower place. Rained about 4:30 PM. I came home and went down in bush after two barrels of water. Father brought us up 4 1/2 lbs. of butter for 18 cts. per pound. I paid him 85 cts. 26 Oct I was down to lower place to plow. Took feed and my dinner with me. Rev. Nethercott was to see me to get some condition powder for his horse. 27 Oct I was plowing down to lower place. Wife went down town afternoon and bought at Peter Cattanach's - one 3 lbs. bar N.P. soap 2/, 1 lb. dust tea 25 cts., 3 lbs. sugar 30 cts., 2 yds. brown jane 40 cts., 1 spool thread 5 cts., 2 scans yarn woollen 20 cts. and one baby hood 20 cts., 1 cap from Mrs. Rivers for Willie 40 cts. - got hood at auction sale rooms. Borrowed money from Jane Poland. -137- �James W. Carpenter Diary - 1884 28 Oct We got all ready to go over to Church. It rained and we did not. Mrs. Eliza Eyers started and got as far as our place, stayed with us. Miss. Charlotte and Sarah Henry came up to our place. Ed Tomlin was going to Eliza Eyer's, he stopped in and all of them were at our place for supper. 29 Oct Rained fore noon. I puttyed 2 windows and fixed Mrs. Johnston's sewing machine. I went down to lower place to plow. Rained. I started home and got as far as Warren T. Henry's. Rain stopped and I went back and plowed 1 land. Peter Cattanach and Joseph Stover took Geo. Hargrove back to insane asylum. He came home from there 3 weeks ago. Cattanach brought him from asylum. 3 0 Oct I was down to lower place plowing fore noon. Afternoon, Andrew Johnston drove my team for me. I ditched along side of corn field. I was over to Lodge. Wife and children were over to her mother's. Got some honey - her mother gave it to her. 31 Oct I was down to lower place plowing. I went down to Father's for a load of hay. I sent Bill Poland $10. to make balance payment on their place. Bill Poland smacked our cow in the head to get her out of her misery. I wrote a letter for Bill Poland to Sarnia about their place. 01 Nov I drew cow out in the bush. Went over to Thomas Harrison for his box and wagon to take a load of potatoes from my lower place (took one load). Annie and Maggie Poland picked them up. I gave father $5. I borrowed from him May 29th. Wm. Robert's boys borrowed my ladder from wife. Brought it back at night. 02 Nov I was plowing down to lower place. I took a load of potatoes home for Mrs. Poland at noon. She and her daughter, Mag, picked them up. Bill Poland is cleaning oats at my place where I live. Wife was over to Peter River's and paid Mrs. Rivers for Willies cap 40 cts. Rivers team brought her home. Miss Charlotte Henry came up to our place at noon. Wife was not at home. She went home again. 03 Nov I was down to lower place plowing. Finished big part of back field. Cleaned out furrows and all and brought my plow home. Father brought us up 3 lbs. of butter. Bill Poland was cleaning up oats at my place. 04 Nov I was over to Sabbath school and wife came. over for preaching but there was none. -138- Willie came �James W. Carpenter Diary - 1884 05 Nov I drew 2 loads of my hay home from father's. John E. Carpenter helped me afternoon. I took a load of hay down town to the minister from P.N. Henry's. John Henry helped me load it and 2 bushels of oats from John E. Carpenter and 2 bushels of oats from father. The Grange men walked in Sombra Village today - gun powder treason and plot. Wife bought at Peter Cattanach's - 1 gal coal oil 25 cts., 5 1/2 yds. cotton 55 cts., 10 yds. wency $2., 1 yd. black lace 15 cts., crackers 7 cts. - paid. 06 Nov I commenced to plow on place where I live. I put beam in stable afternoon. Wife was over to her mother's and borrowed a loaf of bread from her. 07 Nov I plowed part of day. Afternoon I bought 3 5 bushels of oats from Bill Poland for 35 cts. per bushel. I settled up with him. He owes me $2.29 cts. yet. He finished cleaning up his oats. Wife went down to Warren T. Henry's for some milk and took home their white wash bucket. 08 Nov I plowed all day. Wife and baby were over to Walker's and Delbert Young's with Mrs. Samuel Poland. Willie stayed home with me. Chas. Allen borrowed our butcher knife to kill Mrs. Albert Henry's pigs. Miss. Mary Rivers and Mary Grant around gathering for Mrs. Preacher. 09 Nov I was plowing. Bill Poland is cleaning up grain. 10 Nov I was plowing fore noon. I was to Mrs. John Allen's shooting match. I spent 10 cts. and got nothing. Wife's cousin, Bill Poland, came from Petrolia at night. He wanted to hire but wife knew him. He stayed at our place at night. 11 Nov Mrs. Poland came over to our place fore noon. We all went over with her. The boys knew cousin, William Poland. He stayed there for dinner. After dinner he went up to Chartier's with Bill and Sie. I came home and put my horses in the stable and went back there again. We were 11 to Mrs. Poland's for supper. Afterwards we went down to Thomas Harrison's and got weighed. I weighed 2 06 lbs. We went back to Poland's. Wife and I and children stayed until about 8:30 PM. Willie was to Sabbath school and preaching. He stays at Poland's tonight and Bill Poland goes down with him in the morning and he will see Jane Poland as she was not home. She is working at Peter Cattanach's. The Presbyterian Church was dedicated in Sombra Village today and tea meeting tomorrow night. -139- �James W. Carpenter Diary - 1884 12 Nov I was plowing all day. We had very high winds last and today and froze pretty hard. Wife was down to P.N. Henry's for milk. 13 Nov I plowed all day. Annie Poland helped wife paper. I shot a guail afternoon. My half sister, Mary, is staying with us tonight. I went over to Lodge but only a few came. We did not have any lodge. 14 Nov I plowed all day. It is very cold. Ground is freezing as fast as it is plowed. I shot 3 guails today. Mrs. Poland borrowed 18 3/4 lbs. of flour - pail and all and she borrowed 15 1/2 lbs. of flour out the 10 inst. Wife went down the road for some milk and a small pail full on the 10 inst. Annie Poland helped wife paper afternoon. Got done with kitchen. 15 Nov It froze hard last night. I could not plow very well. I fixed oak log and brought up a load of stove wood fore noon. Afternoon I put some more dirt on my potato pits. Snowed some today. Shot black sguirrel. 16 Nov I went over to Mrs. Poland's for 1 1/4 inch auger. Shot a partridge on the way home. Fixed stable doors. I went over to Mrs. Poland's to kill big pig. Got done 3 o'clock. I came home and tended the children while wife went over to Mrs. Poland's. Came over and got 18 3/4 lbs. of flour. Mrs. Allen brought down Willie a pair of pullets and borrowed 13 lbs. of flour. 17 Nov I borrowed Bill Eyer's wagon and took my team and brought up Mrs. Poland's grist. Bill Poland paid me $2.25. I bought at Peter Cattanach's - 2 lbs. shot 2 0 cts., 1 doll for Eva May 3 0 cts., 3/4 lb. powder at M.L. Burnham's 3 0 cts. I brought up a barrel of salt for Mrs. Poland $1.50. I filed Allen Grant's saw for him 25 cts. Afternoon, shot a partridge and quail. After that was down to father's for butter. He was at our place for supper. I went down with him. 18 Nov I and Willie were to Sabbath school. Jane and Mrs. Poland and Sie Poland were to our place afternoon and were at our place for supper. I took Jane down to Sombra with my wife and children. Went down for a ride. Sie Poland went with us. I borrowed Bill Eyer's wagon. 19 Nov I plowed most all day. The frost was near all out in the morning. Something caught one of our chickens last night. I went down to River St. Clair for two barrels of water for wife to wash. Brought up 100 lbs. of flour from Robert Stokes for Mrs. Allen $3. -140- �James W. Carpenter Diary - 1884 20 Nov I plowed and furrowed out part of the day. Rained some. Mrs. Poland brought wife over three pullets and one rooster. I made a chicken pen. I was not to Lodge tonight. 21 Nov Mrs. Lawrence Johnston sent us some pan squirrels. Rained fore noon. Plowed afternoon. Fore noon I shot two red squirrels. I cleaned out some furrows. I made a whip lash. Acct. from Dr. Merrison $7.50. Raining at night. Wife was down to P.N. Henry's tonight. 22 Nov Rained some last night. I plowed most all day and cleaned out furrows rest of the time. 2 3 Nov I plowed and cleaned out some furrows. Spoke to Chas. Allen to help me tomorrow. He promised to come. I am to help him to chop when it freezes. Mrs. Poland brought 1 pail of flour back - 16 1/4 lbs. 24 Nov I plowed 2 lands. Chas. Allen helped me clean furrows one half day. I filed Allen Grant's saw. Henry Grant brought it over. I was sick - bilious attack. Eva acts sick like the croup, bad cold. I went up and got Mrs. John Allen to stay with us tonight. She came. 2 5 Nov I went up to Courtright and got Dr. Merrison to come down to see Eva. He called it inflamitory croup. He steamed her with hot water and vinegar. I went over to Poland's to get lamp chimney that I sent down town for. She forgot to bring it up. She promised to send Annie for one in the morning. Mrs. Allen called in to see how Eva May was, so did Charlotte H. & Sarah M. Henry and John E. Carpenter and Chas. Allen and so did Mr. John Allen in evening. Wife and I set up turns about. 26 Nov Rained this morning. Eva seems some better. Mrs. Allen and Chas. Allen and Mrs. Poland and John E. Carpenter were at our place and Mrs. William Eyers, Mrs. Allen brought flour home. It is freezing tonight.. The ground is fearful wet. Wife and I are setting up alone tonight. 27 Nov Froze last night so I could not plow. I went down to lower place and opened out cross furrows into the ditches in the fall wheat. I went down town to Dr. Merrison to get some more medicine for Eva May. He gave me some and is to fetch me down a bottle tomorrow and will leave it at Gale's or W.T. Henry's. I bought at Peter Cattanach's 14 1/2 yds. Denim $3.62, 10 yds. factory $1., 1/2 lb. pressed hops 40 cts., 2 lbs. sugar 20 cts., 1 pair of -141- �James w. Carpenter Diary - 1884 shoes for Eva May 50 cts., and 1 cap for myself. not to Lodge. I was 28 Nov Ditched part of day and filed Bill Poland's saw fore noon. Eva is some better. It froze so I could not plow. Bill Eyers gave Willie a pullet. Father brought us up 2 pullets. 29 Nov I ditched fore noon. Dug 6 rods in the field on place where I live. Bill Eyers got bottle of medicine that doctor sent down for Eva. I was over to prayer meeting. I plowed in the afternoon. Warren T. Henry asked me to his raisen tomorrow. Mrs. Albert Henry shooting match afternoon. Wm. Hampton gave a farewell party or dance had Sombra Big Brass Band and dance big time. 3 0 Nov I plowed fore noon. Afternoon, I was to Warren T. Henry's raisen of shed frame. It is reported Steamer Eclipse and all hands went down in the storm last week-.* Capt. Henry Bury supposed to be lost in her as pieces of deck and bodies were washed ashore with life preservers marked Eclipse. 01 Dec I plowed all day and drew up a load of fire wood for house. 02 Dec I was home all day. Wife and Willie went over to Mrs. Poland's in afternoon. I stayed home with baby, Eva May. Bill and Sie Poland and Sam Prier were to our place fore noon. Bill & Sie shaved themselves. 03 Dec I helped John Allen saw for the one half days work he did for me cleaning out furrows Nov. John E. Carpenter helped him too. 1 filed the saw at noon. John and Charley came down and fed my horses. 04 Dec I ditched fore noon. Afternoon, nothing. Wife's cousin, Wm. Poland, and her mother were at our place for dinner, He gave wife a nice work box with needle case scissors bobbin thimble button hole punch price $2.50. I went over to Lodge. It is frozen so I cannot plow. I lent Bill Eyers my gun today. 05 Dec I ditched all day. Mrs. Peter N. Henry was visiting at our place afternoon. Wife went home with her and got some milk. 06 Dec I plowed all day. There was some frost. I was over to prayer meeting. Sie Poland and Peter Chartier were ordered out and put out of the Church. -142- �James W. Carpenter Diary - 1884 07 Dec It rained fore noon. I hunted from 11 am. to 2:30 PM shot one partridge and traded it with Charley Eyers for a chicken. I plowed part of afternoon. Show at school house tonight. Bethel School House 08 Dec I plowed fore noon. Wife's cousin, William Poland, came over in the fore noon. He was to our place for dinner. He and I went down town afternoon. I bought at Peter Cattanach's - 1 lb. dust tea 25 cts., candy 5 cts., linen spool 15 cts., 1 spool cotton 5 cts. We came back other line. We were to Poland's for supper. He stayed there, I came home. 09 Dec Our family all went over to Poland's. Willie and I went to Sunday school. We did not stay to preaching or class meeting. We were all to Poland's for dinner and supper. 10 Dec I plowed all day. Wife was visiting at Warren T. Henry's. Mr. Johnston asked me to his plowing bee tomorrow. 11 Dec I was to Mr. John Allen's plowing bee. They got all done. I was over to Lodge. A lot of them got vexed at me. -143- �James W. Carpenter Diary - 1884 12 Dec I plowed all day. Filed Sie Poland's saw. Sold him my iron wedge to wedge on axe handle 20/ 1 axe handle 15 cts. 13 Dec I plowed all day. rusted off. Put 2 hoops on our wash tub - iron hoop 14 Dec I plowed most all day. Drew up one load of fire wood and cleaned out furrows. It is freezing hard. Mrs. Poland brought over one pail of flour 17 1/4 lbs. pail and all. 15 Dec I ditched 1 1/2 rods before breakfast. Froze so hard I could not plow. I went down town and bought at Peter Cattanach's - 1 gal. coal oil 25 cts., 5 lbs. sugar 50 cts., 1 box electric oil 25 cts., exchanged 1 spool linen thread for 1 bot. sperm oil 10 cts., 1 spool cotton 5 cts. 16 Dec Quarterly meeting at Bethel. Neither of us were there. I wanted wife to go, she would not, she wanted me to go and I would not. I went over to Poland's and''borrowed their paper. 17 Dec I drew up fire wood most all day. I minded the children at noon while wife went over to her mother's for dress pattern. 18 Dec I filed my saw and ground my axe. Got them done at 2:30 PM. I went out to the bush afterwards. Killed two rabbits. Got some potatoes out of the pit. Went over to Lodge. Rode over with Jack Broad. 19 Dec John E. Carpenter helped me draw my hay home from father's. Drew four loads. 20 Dec I was sick - pain in my shoulder. I tended children while wife went down to P.N. Henry's to get her dress fitted on her. I sold my 7 ft. cross cut saw to Capt. Gales for $2.50. I went down town and over to Marine City and bought another 6 ft. 6 in. at 40 cts. per foot - $2.60, 1 pair handles for 40 cts., ferrage 15 cts., duties on saw 30 per cent - cost in full $4.05. I rode home with Warren T. Henry. 21 Dec I filed Bill bush and cut and took the on fire with Poland's saw 25 cts. Afternoon, I went to some basswood and split it for stable floor team and drew it up. Chas. Allen set himself his pipe. Came in to see if fire was out. 2 2 Dec I took up stable floor and cleaned out the manure under it and laid floor again fore noon. I went down town afternoon. Wife bought at Peter Cattanach's - nutmeg 5 cts., 1 lb. soda 5 cts,, 1 lb. tea 40 cts., 2 lbs. Raisins -144- �James W. Carpenter Diary - 1884 20 cts., 1 cap for wife $1., 1 bar soap 10 cts., 5 lbs. sugar 50 cts., 5 lbs. currants 50 cts. I got at P.C. necktie for wife for xmas present 75 cts., 1 handkerchief $1. I got $22. in cash from Robert Stokes on wood. 36 lbs. pork $3.60 - wood to be delivered on or before the first of July 8/ per cord in front of his place. I paid duty on my saw I got on the 20 inst. 90 cts. and ferrage 15 cts. Got at grist mill 125 lbs. bran @ 80 per hundred. 23 Dec We all went down to father's for dinner and supper. Stormed most all day. Sister, Lucy, and I went to Church. Rev. Moffat preached. 24 Dec I got an oak tree for Christmas tree in Bethel Church fore noon. Afternoon, I did chores around house all of my family were over to Christmas tree for the Sabbath school. Received at the door $14. proceeds to buy papers. Wife's cousin, William Poland, came down from Petrolia. He was at the Christmas tree. 25 Dec We were all over to Poland's for dinner. We got home about 4:30 PM. Mrs. Allen called in to our place. Wife gave her an apron. 26 Dec I filed my new saw fore noon. I took my team and went to Sombra. Took down 6 bags of wheat for a grist for Mrs. Poland. I bought at P. Cattanach's - l gal syrup. Wife's cousin stayed with us tonight. Sie Poland and I sawed an oak log off 10 inches through in 15 seconds with my new saw. 27 Dec Snowed fore noon and part of afternoon. hands after 4:30 PM. I asked my bee 28 Dec I had my chopping bee. Had about 2 0 cords cut. Sie Poland got my team to go to Sombra for their grist - got back a little while before we quit. The following men were at my bee - Alexander Chartier, Bill Poland, Bill Eyers, Pat O'Hare, John Johnston, Chas. Henry, John Carpenter, and father, Curtis Wright, Jacob Young, Wm. Gales, all day, Henry Grant, Frank Rivers, Chas. Allen, Peter N. Henry, Warren T. Henry and Sie Poland afternoon. Taffy pull at night. I took my team and got some girls. Got Jane Poland, Mary L. Rivers, Barbara Rivers, Mary Ann Chartier. Bill Poland and I had a few words at night - he wanted to fight me. 29 Dec I filed saw for Bill and Sie Poland fore noon. I was to Mrs. Albert Henry's stove wood bee afternoon on Peter N. Henry's place. Had about 5 or 6 cords stove wood cut. -145- �James W. Carpenter Diary - 1884 3 0 Dec I went down to father's fore noon. Stayed there until 3 or 4 o'clock PM. Curtis Wright yoked a couple of calves and had them hitched up. Wife went down to P.N. Henry's at night for some milk for her tea. 31 Dec I took Bill Poland to Courtright to take the train to Petrolia. I went up to Mooretown and paid Dr. Anderson the sum of $16.10 fore noon. Afternoon, I piled some of the wood I had cut at my bee. Got 50 cts. from John E. Carpenter to pay balance of said note. Joseph Dupuis Family 1893 Frederick A., George, Anna Louise, Joseph Hamilton, John Edward Albert Charles, Joseph, Margaret (Miller), James Herbert -146- �James W. Carpenter Diary - 1884 1884 Sombra Twp„, Ontario 01 Jan I was splitting and piling wood cut at my bee. Mrs. Poland bought her cattle over to my place yesterday. I was to Lodge. Wife went up to Mrs. Allen's afternoon. I went up after her after lodge. We had supper there. 02 Jan I was piling and splitting and chopping wood. snowing and blowing all day. It was 03 Jan Very cold and stormy, snow drifting. I hunted part of fore noon. Shot one rabbit. I chopped part of afternoon. Cut about 3/4 cord. I froze my chin when I was doing my chores. The wind is blowing very hard now. 04 Jan I shot one rabbit and cut some cord wood fore noon. I filed Allen Grant's new saw. I broke a tooth out of it. 05 Jan I drew up 6 loads of fire wood. Poland's for jumper and chain. 06 Jan I stayed home all day. to Church. I was over to Mrs. I kept children home. Wife went 07 Jan I chopped all day. I was over to Church to see about harvesting tea meeting. It fell through - are not going to have it at present. 08 Jan I chopped most all day. afternoon. Filed a saw for Bill Moran 09 Jan I went down town to get my horse shod. I had to buy two new shoes, I got them at Andrew Smith's - two horse shoes 2 0 cts. for hind feet and my beetle rings fixed and saw set. I got at Peter Cattanach's - 1 box Warner's pills 2 5 cts., 6 old shoes 75 cts., 2 new shoes set beetle rings fixed 13 cts. Got work done at Mrs. Mays. I made a rack for my sleighs by moonlight. 10 Jan I commenced to draw wood. Drew 1 load to river and skidded 4 loads out of the bush. Jane Poland was visiting at our place. 11 Jan I drew 2 loads of wood to river fore noon. Afternoon, I cut down some hickory trees for axe handles. I got 27 lbs. flour from R. Stokes. -147- �James W. Carpenter Diary - 1884 12 Jan I had Bill Eyers helping me saw axe handle stuff fore noon. I took it down to Sombra village afternoon. Had 3/8 cord axe handle stuff @ $7. per cord $2.62 and 3/8 cord culls 93 cts. I bought at Peter Cattanach's - 1/4 lbs. pepper 6 cts., 1 quire of foolscap 25 cts. Maggie Poland stayed at our place. 13 Jan All of my family were over to church. Wife and baby went down to Mrs. Albert Henry's after Willie and I went home. 14 Jan I filed Allen Grant's saw and drew one load of wood fore noon. I chopped afternoon. Mrs. George Mulligan and Sarah Henry begging for a tea meeting. 15 Jan I drew one load of wood to the river and one out of the bush. I helped Bill Eyers to saw logs afternoon. Mrs. P.N. Henry and Mrs. Walker to our place for dinner. Wife and Mrs. Peter N. Henry went to Billy Eyers afternoon. My new saw cuts good. Stokes bought us 100 lbs-. flour $2. on wood. 16 Jan Mrs. Poland's cattle got out of pen and got at my hay stack twice last night. I drew 1 load of rails and fenced my hay stack and drew one load of wood to river. Went down town to see about pay for my axe handle stuff. He did not pay me. I told Wallace May to collect it and give me credit for it on blacksmith bill. Wife and I were over to tea meeting at Bethel Church. Took it at the door 19/13 and subscription and collection amounting to $16. or over. I filed Allen Grant's saw. 17 Jan I drew two loads of wood to the river. Social at Bethel tonight. Wife went down the road for some butter. Wife was visiting at Peter N. Henry's this afternoon. The wind is very cold and raw today. 18 Jan Bill Eyers helped me fore noon saw wood. I took a load of wood to the river. Finished 12 cord clear and had some left. Stokes measured it. I fixed wife's shoe at night. Snowed some during night. 19 Jan I split wood fore noon. I helped Bill Eyers saw afternoon. I filed Allen Grant's saw at noon. Snowed most all day. 20 Jan Mrs. Poland and wife and children went down to fathers. I went over to Church and class meeting. I harnessed up my horses and went and met them. 21 Jan I took a load of soft maple wood down to Peter Cattanach. I bought of him - 4 lbs. sugar 40 cts., 4 lbs. butter 88 -148- �James w. Carpenter Diary - 1884 cts., 1 gal coal oil 25 cts., 1 bar soap 10 cts., 2 spools thread 10 cts. I see Staley about oak to be put on bank by Thos. Bury 1 s Dock. I filed my saw afternoon and cut some stove wood. Sarah and Charlotte and Lizzie and little Charley Henry and John Johnson were in our place in afternoon. Curtis Wright has promised to help me saw tomorrow. It will be in the morning. 22 Jan Curtis Wright helped me saw logs all day. We cut 11 elm and white oak, 2 oak were 2 ft. at butt, 47 ft. long inches at top; 3 oak 34 ft. long, 2 3 inches butt, inches top. William Poland Sr. from Petrolia came to our place. Brought a dress for Eva May from Mrs. Grace Hamlyn, Bowmanville. He stayed at our place tonight. 2 3 Jan I am 3 0 years old today. Warren T. Henry and Chas. Henry commenced to draw my logs today. Drew 8 logs 1776 ft. board measure. Wife and children were up to Patrick O f Hare's and Mrs. Allen's. 24 Jan I helped Warren T. Henry and Chas. Henry load 4 oak logs that were drawing for me. First log was 58 ft. long, 23 in. at butt and 14 at top - 612 ft. board measure in it. Second log was 47 ft. long 24 in. butt and 14 at top - 496 ft. board measure in it. Third log was 50 ft. long, 18 in. at butt, 10 at top - 254 board ft. in it. 2 5 Jan I chopped some trees down to saw afternoon. W.T. Henry finished drawing my logs this morning. I had 10 elm and 4 long oak. Curtis Wright helped me saw some maple wood in the afternoon, 1/2 day. I have rheumatism in my arm. 2 6 Jan I took down 1 3/4 cords maple to Peter Cattanach fore noon. 3 cords in all. I waited at Thos. Bury's all of afternoon for Staley to measure my logs. I was coming home when I met him and turned back and he measured my logs. Will pay me in a few days. I bought at Peter Cattanach's - 1 pair boots $3.25, 4 2/16 lbs. butter 91 cts., 1 lb. tea 4 0 cts. I had to cut my Sunday wood by lantern light. Wife's cousin stayed at our place last night. He is from Petrolia. 27 Jan We were all over to church and class meeting. I was taken bad with liver complaint in morning - got worse all day. 28 Jan I was sick or lame all day. Wife put some Croton oil on me last night and it helped me some. I filed saw for father, Capt. Gale's saw and one for Warren T. Henry brought me up. From Peter Cattanach - 1 bottle Warner's safe cure $1.25, 1 saw file 25 cts. I was down to father's afternoon. -149- �James W. Carpenter Diary - 1884 29 Jan I sawed 3 maple logs alone and got W.T. Henry log bunks and got 1 load of logs up to house afternoon. I took load to Sombra saw mill - 339 ft. maple and Staley paid me for my elm logs 2,143 ft. at $3.45 per thousand - $8.03. Mrs. Albert Henry was visiting at our place. I got another load on sleigh up to house. I was over to Lodge. I paid Warren T. Henry at Lodge for drawing my logs - 2,14 3 ft. elm $3.21 and for two teams for one day drawing oak logs at $5. per day. I have not got pay for oak yet. 30 Jan Rained this morning, snow is all gone off the roads. I was up to Bill Eyer's part of fore noon. I made 4 axe handles and 1 whip stalk wind afternoon. Is raining and it is getting colder. Charles Henry was threshing clover yesterday. 31 Jan I cut up oak top on plowed ground fore noon - 3/4 cords. Wife and children went down to Warren T. Henrys. I went over to Marine City afternoon. Settled wi£h Staley for oak - 1,600 ft. § $12. - $19.20. He gave me lead pencil. Curtis Wright went with me. Sarah Henry went over to Marine City to work for Dr. Baird. Wife got pair of shoes for her from Mary Allen $1.75. William & Eliza (Tomlin) Eyre 01 Feb Curtis Wright helped me saw all day. He bought 2 axe handles @ 2 for 50 cts. and whip stalk. We sawed hard wood. -150- �James W. Carpenter Diary - 1884 02 Feb Snowed some last night. I took 2 logs to saw mill fore noon. 1 maple - 144 ft. and one elm - 66 ft. I bought at Salvanus Green's - 10 1/2 lbs. pork $1.05, scribbling book 5 cts., 1 acct. book 10 cts. I paid Peter Cattanach $10. on note. I killed a pig for Mrs. Poland and split wood rest of afternoon. I paid Robert Stokes $3. for 100 lbs. of flour he brought out for me. 03 Feb I was over to Sunday school and church. Wife and children were visiting at Mrs. Albert Henrys. Mr. Peter Rivers is very sick - is not expected to live. He has been sick for some time. 04 Feb I chopped hardwood and split some all fore noon. Chopped afternoon. Annie Poland minded children while wife went to Marine City. She bought 10 yds. print 80 cts., 4 1/2 print 27 cts., 2 1/2 yds. gingham 25 cts., tin pail 5 cts., 1 orange 5 cts., 1/4 candy 5.cts., 1 pocket book 10 cts., 5 Canada post cards 5 cts., 1 comb 15 cts., 1 rubber rattle box for Eva May 20 cts., 1 apple 1 ct., error in change at Burnhams 5 cts. She did not come home as she ought. I went after her. I found her at Mrs. Grants. I gave her fits for not coming home. We had a quarrel. Mr. Rivers is no better. 05 Feb Rained last night. Froze as it rained mist this fore noon. Mr. L. Johnston came up for me to file his new saw. I filed it. He is to give me 1/2 days work for fixing it. I cut some roads and a little cord wood afterwards. Bill Eyers went to Lawrence for some yarn and bark for his wife - he gave me some gum. 06 Feb Stormed a little in the morning. I made a beetle and cut one elm log - 547 ft. in it. I drew it to Sombra saw mill afternoon and two more. I was over to Mrs. Poland's in the evening to see her about getting balance of money for a note for her reaper. I was to try and borrow the balance for her for two months tomorrow. I then went up to see Peter Rivers - he was worse. There was a lot there, I came home. I bought at Peter Cattanach's - 4 14/16 butter $1.02. 07 Feb I took 1 load of logs to the river to Sombra mill. I spoke to Peter Cattanach about the money for Mrs. Poland. He said he would think about it. On the way home I saw Albert Stoke's son, he said he would let me have it if he had it fore noon. I got log up to house so I could saw a chunk from it while my horses were eating. I did but it was worse. I threw it off at house for fire wood. I cut another one and took it to the river in the afternoon -151- �James W. Carpenter Diary - 1884 220 ft. Mrs. Poland came over to our place afternoon to see if I got the money for her. Peter Cattanach lent me the money for balance of Mrs. Poland's acct. $37. Mrs. Poland gave me the money for 2 months time from Feb. 7, she had $15.50 and Peter Cattanach made up the balance $37, making $55. in all. I bought at Peter Cattanach's 5 lbs. sugar 50 cts., 1 1/2 yds. tweed $1.84. I went up to Mrs. John Allen's to see if she would not go over to Mrs. Poland's tomorrow with wife to help Mrs. Poland quilt, she could not go. 08 Feb Lawrence Johnston helped me to saw logs fore noon - cut 5 elm, 3 buttonwood. I took 1 buttonwood to Sombra. Heard that Peter Rivers was dead, he died about 11 am. and that Mrs. Annie Wedge was dead, she died about 4 am. I was over to see Peter Rivers, he looked natural. I did not stay long. Wife was up to Pat O'Hare's afternoon with the children. » 09 Feb Rained and snowed last night. I took down two buttonwood logs I had loaded on the sleigh last night in fore noon. Wife went over to her mother's with her children. I took down 3 elm logs afternoon. I was over to lodge tonight. We met to arrange for having things ready for tomorrow as they intend to bury Peter Rivers under the auspices of the Sons of Temperance. 10 Feb Peter Rivers was buried today. The Sons of Temperance formed at Church and marched to house and marched back to the church ahead of the corps - 2 abreast at the church. They formed a line and let the corps and mourners pass through and followed them into the church. The Sons of Temperance ceremony was said at the house before going to the church. Rev. Mr. Nethercott preached the funeral sermon. His lesson was 15 chap., 1 Cor. His text was from Rs. chap V. There were 42 teams and one horse rig in the procession. He was buried in the burying at Thomas Bury's. Annie Wedge was buried there too. Some of the people were there when we got there. 11 Feb I took 2 elm saw logs to Sombra fore noon. I was over to Marine City and got at Mrs. J.W. Backer's - 1 oz. rhubarb root 20 cts., 2 valentines 2 cts., 10 cts. worth saffern for Mrs. W.T. Henry. I took my pig down to father's and got a bottle of Warner's safe cure at P. Cattanach*s. I gave John E. Carpenter 50 cts. I borrowed of him on the 3 0th. of last December to pay note to Dr. Anderson. -152- �James W. Carpenter Diary - 1884 Barbara (Robinson), John, Mary (Dusten) Frank, Louisa (Gray) Rivers, Matilda Jane (Boylan) William Wesley & Rebecca (Kewley) c1888 Michael, Andrew, Annie (Mullen), Patrick, Lawrence Mary (Devin), Susan (Moran), Lawrence Johnston, Susan CO'Hare) Alice (Cullen) & Teressa (Cunningham) -153- c1895 �Janes w. Carpenter Diary - 1884 12 Feb I skidded softwood fore noon - 4 cords. It rained. I fixed Jim horse halter afternoon. Rain is freezing as it falls. 13 Feb I skidded wood all day. It is thawing fast. I drew about 4 3/4 cords of hardwood and 1 1/4 cords softwood. Bob horse sick with belly ache. 14 Feb I split wood most all day. I was up last night until 3 o'clock watching Bob horse - did not get up this morning until 8 o'clock. Wife has gone down to Peter N. Henry's for some milk and yeast. I took my gun out with me in the afternoon. I shot a rabbit and broke his hind leg. He went in the bush, did not get to keep him. 15 Feb I skidded 3 loads of wood. I went down town and took my wagon down to get it fixed. Wife went down with me. Annie Poland stayed with our children. We went over to Marine City. I bought at Mrs. Backer's - A , oz. sulphate of iron 5 cts., 4 oz. gentian 20 cts., 2 oz. niter 5 cts., 2 oz. annise seed 16 cts. Wife 1 oz ligurice root 5 cts. Wife got at Peter Cattanach's - 5 yds. cotton 4 0 cts., 12/16 lb. butter $1.05, 2 lbs. currants 20 cts., 3 lbs. sugar 30 cts., 1 lb. fruit biscuits 15 cts., 1/2 lb. cheese 7 cts. at M.L. Burnhams. I got at Peter Cattanach's 1/4 ginger 10 cts. I had to go home with Annie after dark. 16 Feb Willie is sick in the night - bad cold, nearly croup. I got up at 4 o'clock am. and made a fire and gave him electric oil. Wife went down to Warren T. Henry's to see Dr. Merrison. He was to be there this morning. Wife came home. Eva was sick. Maggie Poland was here. I sent her v. down to Warren T. Henry's to tell them to send the doctor up to my place when he came. He came to my place about noon and left some powders for the children. I am to let him know how they are in the morning. I filed Bill Robert's saw and my own in the fore noon. I drew up 3 loads of fire wood in the afternoon. Curtis Wright was at our place in the afternoon. Fetched us up a piece of mutton. I was down to Warren T. Henry's to see what time he is going to Courtright in the morning to see the doctor, J.G. Merrison. He will start from his place about 8 am. Wife and I are setting up with children tonight. I think they are a little better. Willie took worse towards morning. We had to steam him with hops that helped him. 17 Feb I went to Courtright. Warren T. Henry did not go. Chas. Henry went in his place. I took up a few lines from -154- �James W. Carpenter Diary - 1884 Warren T. Henry to the Dr. He gave me some powders for Henry. He gave me some powders for Willie and some liquid in a bottle for wash for his throat. My half sisters, Lucy and Mary Carpenter, were at my place and Charlotte Henry and Mrs. Albert Henry. Curtis Wright came up and stayed all night. We all set up by turns. Curtis Wright brought up some butter and milk. Children seem better. 18 Feb Curtis Wright helped me saw all day. our place. Our children are better. fast. Mrs. Poland was at Warm today, thawing 19 Feb I filed Warren T. Henry's saw 15 cts. and went down town fore noon. I bought at Peter Cattanach's - 1 gal. coal oil 25 cts., 1 tin pail 3 quarts with lid on 30 cts., 1/2 gal. vinegar 15 cts., 1/2 lbs. salts - gave him 60 cts. to send for bottle Northrop & Leyman Emulsion of Hypophosphites of lime and soda. Got a ride home with Chas. Henry. Had a ride from Capt. C. Gales with John Nesbit. I was splitting wood afternoon. It is raining and blowing tonight. Children seem better tonight. I am not very well myself - bad cold. 20 Feb Curtis Wright helped me saw wood all day - cut about 3 cords. Wife washed. Annie Poland minded the baby. Baby was worse last night. It froze last night quite hard. Warren T. Henry paid me for fixing his saw. 21 Feb Curtis Wright helped me saw all day. Cut some hardwood and some softwood. I am not very well - bad cold and liver complaint. I cut my new boot but did not cut my foot. Eva seems better. 22 Feb I was not very well. Went out to chop. Thought we could skid. I came back and got the team skidded 2 1/2 cords hardwood and 1/2 softwood. Went back to skid in afternoon. Brought out 2 loads hardwood about one cord. Stormed snow. We quit work. Curtis Wright drove team. Curtis helped me about 3/4 of day. Wife went down to Peter N. Henry's and Chas. Henry's for our umbrella. I took care of children. 23 Feb Curtis Wright helped me skid wood 1/2 day fore noon. I chopped some hardwood. I filed crosscut saw for John Moran. I went down town and bought at Peter Cattanach's 7 lbs. butter $1.54, 1 bottle electric oil 25 cts., 1 bottle castor oil 10 cts., 1 bottle Yeary's lung balsam 2 5 cts., 1 bar soap 10 cts., 1 broom 2 5 cts., Horehound candy 5 cts., 1 box matches 15 cts. Got home after dark. -155- �James W. Carpenter Diary - 1884 24 Feb I was home - took care of children while wife went to church. I was down to Lawrence Johnston's a few minutes after she came home. His Dick horse is very sick inflamation. 25 Feb Curtis Wright helped me saw wood all day. Mrs. Poland was at our place for dinner. Snowed some most all day. Sold Curtis Wright 1 package paper 15 cts., 2 lead pencils 10 cts. 2 6 Feb Stormed fore noon, snowed afternoon. Curtis Wright helped me draw home a load of hay from father's that the cattle had pulled out of my hay stack. He gave it to me for that because the cattle had pulled it out. Turning cold. Curtis 1/2 day. I borrowed 3 books from stepmother. I was down there fore noon. 27 Feb Curtis Wright helped me saw cord wood fore noon. Snowed afternoon. I fixed my clock, could not get the striking part to work. Tied the striking part and let it go without it. 28 Feb I chopped alone today. Snowed some afternoon. I filed Jacob Young's saw. I cut 1/2 cord hickory, the rest was softwood. I set up last night until 3 am. and kept up fire. It was very cold. Curtis Wright was out in the bush where I was working. Jacob Young left his saw last night for me to file. 29 Feb I skidded wood all day. Drew out about 6 cords. I went down to Chas. Henry's and shot a beef for him. Warren T. Henry came after me. Curtis Wright came after me to draw stove wood. Father was in my field that John E. Carpenter and Chas. Allen cut for him. I told him I could not go for him, to get somebody else - he got young Geo. Hargrove. Wife was down to P.N. Henry's to borrow some flour. I took care of children. 01 Mar I was taken sick last night with diarrhea. I was not able to do anything. I took care of children while wife went to town. She is going for her sister, Mag. Maggie was sick and was not able to come. Thomas came over and played with Willie. Wife did not get home until 5 PM. She bought at Peter Cattanach's - 1 pair of gurnsey drawers $1.15, 1 lb. tea 50 cts., 1 bottle extract wild strawberries 37 cts., 3 3/4 lbs. butter 83 cts., quine 2 5 cts. At M.L. Burnham - 2 lbs. dried apples 20 cts., 2 lbs. sugar 20 cts., candy 2 cts. Mrs. Charles Henry gave wife a piece of beef. John Henry did my chores for me as I was not able to do them. -156- �James W. Carpenter Diary - 1884 02 Mar Willie and I were to Church and Sunday school. baby were down to Warren T. Henry's afternoon. Wife and 03 Mar I filed Capt. Gale's saw. I found file - charged 30 cts., fore noon. Skidded wood rest of day - have 10 cords of hardwood skidded to date. Wife and I had a quarrel at noon. She does not speak to me yet tonight has not washed dinner dishes or supper dishes either. She vexed me so at noon I could have strangled her. 04 Mar Bob horse got down last night and could not get up. I went and got Patrick O'Hare and John O'Hare and Bill Eyers to help me raise him up and stopped Peter N. Henry. We tried to lift him, he could not stand. We drew him into cow yard on the straw with P.N. Henry's team. I chopped part of afternoon. Horse is not dead at 9:10 PM. Pat O'Hare was down to our place at night while wife went up to Pat O'Hare's for some milk. I stayed with the children. 05 Mar Bob horse was alive this morning. I loaded gun up with ball and shot him. I chopped fore noon. Filed my saw after dinner. Chopped afterwards. Wife and children were over to her mother's. Henry Stokes brought me out 100 lbs. of flour, $3. on wood. 06 Mar William Eyer brought over his Jim horse and put him along with my Jim horse and drew old Bob horse out in the bush. Wife went down town and bought at Peter Cattanach's - 1 pair new slippers men's $1., 1 pair drawers $1.15, 4 yds. print 40 cts., 2 1/2 yds skirting 32 cts., 2 3/4 lbs. butter 61 cts., 2 lbs. sugar 20 cts., 1/4 lb. pepper 7 cts., posted letter 3 cts. At M.L. Burnham's - 1 lb. smoked pork 15 cts., 2 lbs. dry apples 20 cts., safety pins 1 ct., Marine City candy 5 cts., pink root 5 cts., scenna 5 cts., crocia needle 10 cts. Wife and her brother and her sister, Jane, had their picture taken four times together 60 cts. Sie Poland paid for it. I chopped most of day. Annie and Maggie took care of children. 07 Mar I was down town fore noon. Took slippers back, they were to small for me. Could not get any larger. I bought at Peter Cattanach's - 1 yd. bleach cotton 10 cts., 1 lb. crackers 10 cts. I cut wood afternoon. Wife washed. Maggie Poland minded baby for wife. 08 Mar I cut wood 3/4 of day. Snowed afternoon. I worked at Curtis Wright's skates. Maggie Poland was at our place all day and stayed with us last night. -157- �James W. Carpenter Diary - 1884 09 Mar I was home all day. Bill and Sie Poland and father were at our place for dinner. Wife went over to her mother's afternoon. Her mother and Jane came back with her. Were at our place for supper. Jane, Mary and Sill Poland 1884 10 Mar Curtis Wright helped me saw cordwood all day. Chas. Henry had my Jim horse to draw ties to River, his other horse being lame. I am to have his horse to skid wood along with my Jim horse. 11 Mar I filed Simon Poland's saw fore noon. He helped me split wood in the afternoon. It is thawing very fast, snow near all gone. Curtis Wright stayed with us last night. I put a patch on his boot at night 10 cts. Chas. Allen borrowed my saw for tomorrow. 12 Mar I split wood fore noon. Filed Warren T. Henry's saw afternoon 25 cts. and chopped some cord wood. I was down to see Bill Poland about building line fence between me and Bill Eyers. He promised to do it. -158- �James W. Carpenter Diary - 1883 13 Mar I skidded wood all day. I had Chas. Henry's gray horse along with my Jim horse. Skidded about 8 cords. I have about 9 cords hardwood and 3/4 of softwood in follow. I borrowed Warren T. Henry's chain - he paid me for fixing his saw 25 cts. I finished wooding Curtis Wright's skates varnished them and 50 cts. and sewing machine and 2 picture frames and looking glass frame. Heard blue bird singing for first time 1884. 14 Mar I helped Chas. Allen all day cutting wood on Chas. Henry's place. Wife went to Sombra. Annie Poland minded children. Wife bought at Peter Cattanach's - 1 pr. shoes for wife $1.25, 3 lbs. sugar 30 cts., 1 bar soap 10 cts. At M.L. Burnham's - 2 lbs. dried apples 20 cts., 2 2/16 lbs. butter 42 cts. I shot an owl on Chas. Henry's place at noon. 15 Mar I helped Curtis Wright saw all day.for father on Jacob Young's place - cutting cord wood. Curtis is to help me back next Tuesday. Wife was down to P.N. Henry's afternoon. Willie was down to Pat Sheeran's with Annie Poland for some butter for Mrs. Poland 2/ per pound. 16 Mar I was over to Church. I was late for Sabbath school. Wife and children were down to Warren T. Henry's afternoon. Miss Mary Rivers asked me for 50 cts. I signed for mission fund on 30 of Sep. last. I had forgotten it. I went to Warren T. Henry's after church. We were there for supper. 17 Mar I could not sleep, got up 2:15 am. Filed my saw fore noon and fixed striking part of my clock fore noon. Saw a meadow lark this fore noon. Curtis Wright brought me up pinchers to fix my clock. He and Mrs. Poland were at our place for dinner. I chopped and sawed afternoon and took some potatoes out of pit. Some of them are frozen. Curtis Wright was up afternoon with his 2 yoke of calves. 18 Mar I woke up at 3 am., thought there was something wrong in the stable. I went out, everything was all right. Then went up to Bill Eyers, woke him up and went and looked in his stable, alright there. I then went as far as Pat O'Hare's and listened, alright there. There seemed to be a moaning sound like a horse in pain, could not find out what it was. Chas. Allen helped me saw all day for the day I helped him. We cut some cord wood and fence blocks. We heard frog singing. I was over to Lodge at Bethel. 19 Mar Rained most all day. I went over to see Bill Poland about fencing. He is going to commence to split rails in the morning for Bill Eyer's fence. I was at Poland's for �James W. Carpenter Diary - 1884 dinner. I went from there to Sombra, bought at Peter Cattanach's - 3 1/2 lbs. butter 87 1/2 cts. I looked at Thomas Parker's horse. He does not suit me, he wanted $65. for him. I stopped as I came back and looked at Frank River's horses, he wanted $200. for the team. I spoke to Robert Stokes for some clover seed, he promised me it if Bill Hargrove did not take it. 20 Mar Rained and snowed fore noon. Bill and Sie Poland came over to our place and cut Willie and my hair and Chas. Allen's. I sewed up a rip in Mr. John Allen's boot. Bill Poland and Sie Poland and myself split rails - 118 for fence between Bill Eyers and myself. Poland heifer calved today. Bill had to go after her. 21 Mar Bill and Sie Poland and myself split rails - 60 for side of Bill Eyer's fence fore noon. Afternoon we split rails for fence between Peter Prier and me. Laid part of it up - have about 4 rods yet to do. 22 Mar I helped Bill Poland split and lay up rails. Laid the foundation across 25 acres and finished some of same. Finished across Peter Prier's fore noon. Eva seems to have a cold, we are afraid she will have the croup, I hope not. Dr. J.G. Merrison sent John Conlin to me with my acct. to Dr. Merrison to be paid by Tuesday next to be left at Peter Cattanach's store, Sombra Village - amount $14.30. 2 3 Mar I was to Sabbath school and preaching and class meeting. John E. Carpenter was into our place as he was going back to Grey's to work. He wanted to borrow my saw gauge. 24 Mar I helped Bill & Sie Poland split rails and lay them up. We finished their share of line fence and finished splitting rails for my part and split 40 for my part of line fence between Bill Eyer's and me. I got a log with 2 rail cuts in from Bill Poland - made 27 rails. I am to give same back to him. Lawrence Johnston bought horse Saturday, day before yesterday. 25 Mar I went down to Bob Stoke's to get some money to pay Dr. J.G. Merrison (to borrow it). He said he did not have it. He paid me $15. on hardwood. I went down town, was at Chester Henry's for dinner. I waited until near night to see John Conlin, Dr. Merrison's collector. He did not come. I got home after dark, had supper at Mrs. Poland's. I saw Wm. Hamilton about wagon, his charges are $6.10 namley 12 spokes § 20 cts. $2.40, 6 fellows $1.20, 2 bowlsters with stakes $2.50 $6. Wallace May charges for ironing same $2., has bench yet to fix. I tried to sell -160- �James W. Carpenter Diary - 1884 my logs in boom to the saw mill. for $10., he would not buy them. Twp. Assessment for Poland Farm I offered them to him 1884 26 Mar I started to Wallaceburg to find me a horse in the morning, got there about 2:30 PM Saw a horse at W.A. Pont - had partly made a bargain for him thus I was to give him $100. for him to have six months for the first note $50. and 12 months for the balance. I was to come on tomorrow. I then went out to Wm. Tweedle, got there about 5 PM. Rained part of the day. Maggie Poland stayed with wife. 27 Mar I stayed at Wm. Tweedle's last night. Stayed with them until noon. Started from there after dinner, went to W.A. Pont. We went and got note drawn up. I have to pay 10 per cent interest, 1 note for six months $50. § 10% and other at 12 months to be paid at Steinhoff & Lillies banking office in Wallaceburg. He gave me the notes to bring home with me to get backers to them. We went over to his stable and he gave me the horse. I started for -161- �James W. Carpenter Diary - 1884 home. I am to send him the notes back first of next week by mail. I walked most of the way and rode the horse the rest. Got home after dark. I got some Salvation Army books at Tweedle's to bring home with me. 2 8 Mar I harnessed up my horses and went to Sombra for my wagon. Wife went down with me. We walked down in fore noon. I borrowed the Miller's wipheltrees to bring my wagon home (gave them to him when he was going home from Wilkesport) Wife rode home with Warren T. Henry, she bought at Peter Cattanach's - 2 lbs. raisins 20 cts., 5 1/2 lbs. sugar 50 cts., 2 lbs. currants 20 cts., 2 lbs. crackers 20 cts., and at W.T. Henry's - 1 3/4 lbs. butter 35 cts. I brought a jag of hay home from father's afternoon. Took shoes from hind feed of horses this morning. 29 Mar I filed John Sheeran's saw 30 cts. and got out some potatoes from pit fore noon. I harnessed up my horses and went out to draw some rails for line fence between Bill Eyer's and me. The ground is soft, cracked my new horse a little. Drew four loads of rails. Brought them to stable and took shoes off from front feet. Father backed my note to W.A. Pont for $50. at 10% interest per annum for twelve months from the 27 inst. I asked Warren T. Henry to back the other. He would not. I paid father $15. on hay I bought from him last fall. 30 Mar I and Willie were over to Sunday school. Charlotte Henry and Mrs. Albert Bowen were to our place for supper. Wife went down to P.N. Henry's after supper. 31 Mar I helped Bill and Sie Poland lay up fence. I had Bill Eyers all day helping too. I drew the rails with my team. Finished the fence between Bill Eyers and me. It is snowing and hailing tonight. Bill Eyers promised to back my note for $50. for my horse for six months. Willie and Eva May are both sick with a bad cold. Charlotte Henry got a package of w. paper 15 cts. 01 Apr Raining, I went up to Bill Eyers. He backed my note. I went down town afternoon and posted the notes by registered mail. I bought at Peter Cattanach's - 5 lbs. sugar 50 cts., pkg. cabbage seed 15 cts., 1 razor strap 20 cts. I saw Bob Stokes, asked him if I could 100 lbs. flour from him. He said yes and he had some grass seed to sell (timothy). Gave Dr. Merrison my note for $14.30 due in three months payable at Sarnia. 02 Apr Snowed some today. Charlotte Ann Henry was up sewing on our sewing machine. I went down to Bob Stokes afternoon for flour - got 100 lbs. $3., 1/2 bushel clover seed $3., -162- �James W. Carpenter Diary - 1884 1 bushel timothy seed $2. It is freezing tonight. got 1 lb. butter from Mrs. Allen 20 cts. Wife 03 Apr I went down to father's and got a small jag of hay. I spoke to Jacob Young for 1 1/2 tons of hay. He said I could have it for $6. per ton. Waits until after harvest for pay. I cut some cord wood afternoon and was over to Mrs. S. Poland's to see Bill Poland where he put my beatle and wedge. He wanted me to plow his ground for him. He offered to cut me 12 cords of wood for doing it. I told him I would. Annie Poland helped wife this afternoon. Wife went up to Mrs. John Allen's for a lb. of butter, got it. Mrs. Adam Moffat was at our place taking subscriptions for a book entitled Mother Home and Heaven. I did not take it. Mrs. Bill Eyers was here for wife to go to prayer meeting. She did not go, we did not have our supper. 04 Apr Curtis Wright borrowed my axe and left me his. Bill and Sie Poland were chopping for me today. I plowed one land in potato ground fore noon. I filed my saw for Poland boys at noon. I drew there rails and laid them up on my share of line fence between Poland's and me. Jammed my finger. Taffy pull at Robert's tonight. Mrs. Poland's heifer hurt hens leg for us this morning. Our children are sick with bad colds. I am afraid Eva May will have croup. 05 Apr Some of the lads from the taffy pull threw a chunk of clay into my window and broke out one light and cracked another. I went down and saw John Henry. He said young Geo. Hargrove was throwing chunks but did not see him throw at my house. John said first he did not know anything about it until I cornered him right up. I went down to Jacob Young's for some hay and went down to Wm. Hargrove's and told him George, his son, threw chunks into my window. He said he would talk to him about it. I got 670 lbs. of hay at Jacob Young's fore noon. I went down afternoon for another load - got 875 lbs. Roads are very bad, Curtis Wright gave me $2.25 for my axe and handle that squares him and I to date. 06 Apr I was home all day. Wife was up to Mrs. Allen's fore noon and part of afternoon. I kept children at home. Mrs. Poland came over and was to our place for dinner. Father came up to our place afternoon and stayed for supper. John E. Carpenter called on his way to Gray's. 07 Apr I went down to Jacob Young's for hay - got 855 lbs. fore noon and 7 5 lbs. afternoon. Frank Rivers, John Johnston, and Sarah and Charlotte Henry were into our place in the -163- �James W. Carpenter Diary - 1884 evening. Wife was down to Warren T. Henry's to get some eggs to set. They came up with her. Peter Nathaniel Henry Family c1912 George, Peter, John, Emma (Young), James & Charlotte 08 Apr I sewed grass seed part of fore noon on lower place east side north end first field. I sewed about one bushel 1/2 timothy, 1/2 clover on about 2 1/2 acres. I went into my big pit of potatoes and took out a few mammonth pearl that kept good. I plowed down to lower place afternoon. It snowed some last night. The ground is very soft. I was to Lodge, paid Rev. Nethercott 50 cts. missionary money I signed in fall. 09 Apr Snowed some last night. I was down to lower place plowing. Wife got 1/2 lb. butter at Mrs. Allen's and took sh6es back to Mary Allen that she got from her some time ago. 10 Apr I plowed fore noon lower place and part of afternoon. Stormed some afternoon - snow and rain. Mrs. Peter Henry borrowed 11 3/4 lbs. pail, and all. I went up to Jacob Young's for some firewood (No9). I did not get much. Mrs. Poland was over this evening. Bill Poland brought my saw home. They finished cutting the 12 cords. 11 Apr Sewed my cabbage seed before sunrise in hot bed early winning stock south end of the bed and marble head mammouth drumhead in center and pepper red dutch for -164- �James W. Carpenter Diary - 1884 picking and paper of red dutch for pickling. I was plowing part of the day lower place, west side of ditch. Wife and children were to Chas. Henry's afternoon. 12 Apr I was plowing part of the day lower place. Got a load of firewood from Jacob Young's place fore noon. Wife got 1 10/16 lbs. butter from Mrs. Allen 20 cts. per lb. I moved old straw stack bottom into fence corners, lower place afternoon. 13 Apr I harnessed up the horses and took wife and children over to her mother's. Mrs. William Eyers rode over with us. I brought team home again and went over to Sabbath school. Willie came with Thomas Poland. I stayed to class and prayer meeting. I went up to Mrs. Poland's after that, was there for supper. Alonzo Lapish Family 1908 Mrs. Frank Rivers, her daughter, Elsie, Grace, Ivan, Esther (HENRY), Arlington, Rory & Alonzo 14 Apr I plowed down to lower place. Annie Poland came over and minded the children while wife went to town. She called in to see Mrs. Alonzo Lapish. She gave wife a bottle of Warner's safe cure near full for me. Maggie Grant came over for our bed pan for Mrs. Lapish, who is sick with consumption - last stage. Wife bought at Peter Cattanach's - 2 lbs. currants 20 cts., 1 lb. raisins 10 -165- �James W. Carpenter Diary - 1884 cts., 4 lb. sugar 4 0 cts., 4 yds. linen 80 cts., 2 yds. factory 16 cts. John Sheeran is sewing today. I commenced to pile up manure while horses are eating. Thomas Harrison is sewing today. 15 Apr Rained last night and fore noon today. I finished sewing grass seed lower place fore noon. I piled manure afternoon. There came some lumps on Charley horse last night on the right side of his belly. Simon Poland came over with his saw for me to fix. He borrowed mine. 16 Apr Stormed all day, rain and snow. I partly ground and partly filed Bill and Sie Poland's saw. Wife was down to Peter N. Henry's twice for sweet and sour milk. Mrs. P.N. Henry gave her some butter. 17 Apr I piled pull on usual. sister, manure all day. William Roberts is having a taffy Mary P. birthday - 19 years. Wife'washed, ugly as Curtis Wright, Lilly Dinia, Pat O'Hare's wife's called afternoon. 18 Apr I plowed down to lower place all day. Got 1 1/2 lbs. butter from Mrs. Albert Henry 3 3 cts. I am to give her 1 bushel potatoes 65 cts. per bushel. Mrs. Poland and Mrs. L. Johnston were at our place afternoon. Curtis Wright came and got some strawberry plants. Uncovered small pit of potatoes. Peter N. Henry got 1/2 bushel of them, some of them are froze. Wife went down to Peter N. Henry's in the evening for flour they borrowed of us. Our cabbage plants are up, sewn last week. 19 Apr I plowed fore noon. Quit for it was to wet. Peter N. Henry got 1/2 bushel of potatoes. I took a bushel for Mrs. Albert Henry. I went down to lower place after and cleaned out some furrows and piled over the old straw stack on east side. Wife and children were down to P.N. Henry 1 s. 2 0 Apr Wife went to church and I stayed home and took care of the children. 21 Apr I was drawing manure from old stack bottom, lower place most all day. I borrowed Bill Eyer's chain. Wife went down town and bought at Peter Cattanach's - 1 1/2 lbs. butter 22 cts. per lb., 3 lbs. sugar 27 cts., 2 lbs. raisins 20 cts., 3 lbs. currants 30 cts., 1 bar soap 10 cts., 1 bottle electric oil 25 cts., 1 crosscut saw file 25 cts., candy 5 cts., 4 yds. blue jane 80 cts., 2 yds. cotton 20 cts., 1 lb. tea 50 cts. At S. Green's - 2 loaves cream bread. -166- �James w. Carpenter Diary - 1884 22 Apr I plowed at lower place all day. I was to Pat Sheeran's to get some flour. He did not have any. I fixed my fanning mill. I borrowed 23 lbs. flour from Mrs. Bill Eyers - pail and all. Cleaned up some in evening. I was over to Lodge. Paid my dues. Patrick Sheeran sewed 14 bushels peas yesterday on sod plowed last fall. 23 Apr I commenced to sew barley - sewed 3 1/2 bushels. I have got it to furrow it out yet. Wife has gone down the road for some butter. I am staying with children. 24 Apr I sewed 2 1/2 bushels of barley and about 1/2 acre to grass seed - timothy with a little clover in it. Harrowed it once after I sewed the grass seed. Mrs. Albert Henry and her little girl, Stella, and Mrs. Peter Henry and Miss. Sarah Henry were at our place for supper. Miss. Charlotte Henry. Had a white frost last night. 25 Apr I sewed 3 1/2 bushels of barley and sewed the same with grass seed. I have part of it to drag over again. We got a letter from Alpena. Cousin, Lizzie McKay, is dead. Died in confinement on March 17, 1884. Wife and children were down to father's and got some top onions from them. 26 Apr John E. Carpenter helped me today. He drove the team harrowing and furrowing out. I sewed 1 bushel of barley. We harrowed over that. I sewed grass seed. Mrs. Poland was to our place for dinner. Maggie Poland took care of the children while wife went to village. She bought at Peter Cattanach's - 2 1/2 lbs. butter 55 cts., 2 lbs. prunes 16 cts., 4 lbs. currants 40 cts., 2 lbs. raisins 20 cts., 2 lbs. sugar 20 cts., candy 5 cts. At Salvanus Green's - 4 loaves of baker's bread 28 cts., 2 1/4 lbs. beef 18 cts., 1 orange 4 cts. Wife got a letter from her cousin in Germany. Curtis Wright was to our place for supper. 27 Apr Wife and children were over to her mother's fore noon. Maggie Poland stayed at our place last night and yesterday. It rained some at noon and then cleared off. I did not go over until the afternoon. Wife's brother, William Poland, is going to Saginaw tomorrow. We were all there for supper. I wrote a letter for wife to cousin in Germany. 28 Apr I sewed 4 bushels of barley at place where I live. Wife put out some garden seeds such as onions, cucumbers, citron, parsnips and wife set two hens today - 13 eggs under each hen. I borrowed 23 lbs. flour from Mrs. Bill Eyers - pail and all. -167- �James W. Carpenter Diary - 1884 29 Apr I sewed 2 bushels of barley. John E. Carpenter drove team for me. I took my potatoes out of the pit - a few were frozen and a few rotten. I planted a tin pail full for early ones - part beauty of Hebron and part extra early Vermont. Annie Poland helped wife yesterday and today. Mrs. Bill Eyers and Lillian Dinna called in the evening. Cleaned up rest of barley - had 4 bushels - are going to boil it for horses. 30 Apr I commenced to sew oats on lower place in back field. Sewed 4 1/2 bushels. Wife went down town. Annie Poland took care of children. Wife bought at Peter Cattanach's 2 lbs. crackers 20 cts., 3 lbs. sugar 3 0 cts., 4 lbs. prunes 32 cts. At M.L. Burnham's - candy 2 cts., 1 lb. candles 14 cts. 01 May I sewed 4 1/2 bushels of oats It rained some. I lost about were up to Mr. John Allen's. bushels barley for Mr. Allen. up 100 lbs. flour from Robert on back field, lower place. 1 hour. Wife and children Bill Eyers dragged in 3 Peter N. Henry brought us Stoke's yesterday. 02 May I sewed 6 1/2 bushels of oats lower place. Blew very hard. Wife and children were over to examination (school) in afternoon. 03 May I sewed 1 bushel of oats and finished dragging them in and furrowed them out in afternoon. Cleaned out all of the furrows. Heavy frost last night. Wife went down town afternoon. Maggie Poland took care of children. She bought at Peter Cattanach's - 3 lbs. sugar 24 cts., 1 tea (Young Hyson) 25 cts., 3 1/2 lbs. butter 77 cts. 04 May Rained most all day. I went down to father's. I was there for dinner and supper. Charlotte A. Henry was at our place for dinner and supper. I cared for children and wife went down with her. Lucy Carpenter was home today. 05 May I plowed for Mrs. Poland today for barley. Wife was up to Pat O'Hare's all day. Eva May was 1 year old today. Frank Prier was married today. 06 May I plowed fore noon for Mrs. Poland. Sewed 2 bushels of barley and dragged in for her in afternoon. Wife and baby were to Mrs. Albert Henry's. It rained some in afternoon. Willie went over to his grandmother's with me. 07 May It rained or misted most all day. I went down town. I bought at Peter Cattanach's - 4 lbs. prunes 3 2 cts., 4 lbs. butter 88 cts. I tried to sell my logs at the saw -168- �James W. Carpenter Diary - 1884 mill. I could not do it. The saw mill man allows me $4.50 for buttonwood turnes on sawing other. I tried to get some seed oats - could not do it as I didn't have the money. I planted near a peck of beauty of Hebron potatoes after I came home. 08 May I went down to John Cattanach's to see if he had any oats - he had no more to sell. I tried to borrow $10. from Pat Sheeran - he said he did not have it. I went down to Bob Stoke's and got $10. on wood and bought 18 bushels oats from Pat O'Hare for 40 per bushel $7.60 and 1/2 bushel hungarian grass 62 cts. 09 May I sewed 3 1/2 bushels of oats on east side of ditch and finished plowing at lower place east side at lower place. Wife has gone down the road for some yeast in the evening. 1 am with the children. 10 May I finished sewing oats. Finished east side of ditch all but furrowing out and commenced on the west side. It rained and I had to quit afternoon - part of it. Wife went down town afternoon and bought at Peter Cattanach's 2 straw hats 50 cts., 1 straw hat for wife 55 cts., 1 baby hat for Eva May 37 cts., 1 pair w. hose for wife 15 cts., 1 yd. lace 13 cts., 1 pair boys shoes for Willie $1., 1 pair woman's shoes $1.25, 1 spool 5 cts., ribbon 4 cts., 1/2 yds. elastic 2 cts., 1 yd. ribbon 15 cts., candy 3 cts., 4 lbs. prunes 32 cts., 3 1/4 lbs. butter 73 cts. Rained part of afternoon. I set out 75 cabbage plants. 11 May I was to church John Allen were not expected to consumption. I and class meeting. Mrs. Poland and Mrs. visiting at our place. Mrs. Lapish was live last night - is worse today. She has turned the horses out for first time. 12 May Slight frost last night. I sewed 3 bushels of oats. John E, Carpenter drove team for me until 4 PM. I cleaned out the furrows on the east side of ditch. Team plowed afternoon. Mrs. Alonzo Lapish died last night. My shoulder took lame again last night. 13 May Mrs. Alonzo Lapish was buried today. Rev. Nethercott preached the funeral sermon at Bethel. She was buried in Courtright. English burying ground. Dean Armstrong took charge of burial service. It rained part of the afternoon. I was to funeral service at Bethel. I did not go to the burying ground. I cleaned up oats afternoon and hungarian grass seed - 1/2 bushel, 8 bushels oats. Team was in the stable all day. Wife was up to Mrs. John Allen's for some soap. I was over to Lodge. Wind blew hard from west. -169- �James W. Carpenter Diary - 1884 14 May I plowed all day at lower place. Finished plowing southwest side of front field. Wife was over to her mother's to get her dress fitted to her. Her mother's cows came over on this line. Wife took them home. Curtis Wright came up for some wax ends and string at Bill Robert's. 15 May I plowed lower place all day. Plowed 1 1/4 acre north end, west side, north of ditch - 22 2/11 rods long south side is 46 rods long. Very cold tonight. 16 May I sewed 6 1/2 bushels of oats, 1 1/4 bushels of them were white Russian oats. John E. Carpenter drove my team for me. We had no frost last night. I had 24 bushels sewn. Wife was down town afternoon and bought at Peter Cattanach ! s - 3 lbs. sugar 34 cts., 5 lbs. prunes 4 0 cts., 5 3/4 lbs. butter $1.14, 2 bars soap 20 cts., 1 lb. bluing 2 5 cts. She left children at her mother's. Maggie helped her carry basket from her mother's. >•* 17 May I finished seeding - sewed about 2 bushels of oats, plowed fore noon. Finished harrowing afternoon, lower place. Brought plow and harrow home. John E. Carpenter helped me part of afternoon. Turned my horses out for the first time tonight. Willie went bare foot today. I sewed 16 1/2 bushels of barley and 35 bushels of oats, 1 bushel timothy seed and 1/2 bushel of clover seed. 18 May Mrs. Poland and her daughter, Jane, were over to our place for dinner. I was to preaching and class meeting. Walter Shortt was at our place for supper. 19 May I plowed Mrs. Poland's potato and corn ground and harrowed some of it. Rained some afternoon, raining now 10:15 PM. 20 May I went down to Jacob Young's for buggy to go to William Tweedle's, 4 miles east of Wallaceburg. Left home 12 am. noon and got to Tweedles about 5 PM. John E. Carpenter and Mrs. Allen went down with us. We took Eva May with us. Left Willie at his grandmother Poland's. Went to Church at night, one mile from Tweedle's, east to hear Salvation Army. It was midnight when we got to Tweedle's. 21 May We left for home 9 am. from Tweedle's. Got as far as James Allen's. Mrs. John Allen was there. They would have us stay for dinner. We stayed, they gave wife some tomato plants. We left there 12:30 PM. Stayed in Wallaceburg about 2 hours. I bought 1 bushel of millet seed $1.25, 2 lbs. flax seed 10 cts., turnip seed 5 cts., nuts 5 cts., 2 7/16 lbs. cod fish 18 cts., candy 3 cts., -170- �James W. Carpenter Diary - 1884 hulled corn 10 cts, William Tweedle gave me 1 bushel ears seed corn, a red duet corn 2 weeks earlier than the white duet. 22 May I finished Mrs. Poland's potato and corn ground fore noon and commenced to plow my own corn and potato ground. Rained in the evening. 2 3 May I finished my corn ground all except west head land. Wife washed fore noon and went to town afternoon. Maggie stayed with the children. She bought at Peter Cattanach's - 3 4/16 lbs. butter 22 cts. per lb., 1 deep dish 30 cts., 5 lbs. prunes 40 cts., 3 lbs. sugar 24 cts., 1/2 lb. tea 25 cts., 1 lb. soda biscuits 10 cts., 1 package yeast cakes 10 cts. Rained some this evening. I gave father some cabbage plants and set some out for myself. 24 May I harrowed my corn and potato ground and sewed 1 bushel of beans and 2 lbs. flax seed. Maggie Poland was at our place all day. 25 May I and Willie were over to Sunday school and class meeting. Wife and Eva were to her mother's. 26 May I planted 3 1/2 bushels of beauty of Hebron and 24 lbs. white elephant and 15 3/4 lbs. bells. Wife went down town and bought at Peter Cattanach's - 5 lbs. prunes 40 cts., 1/2 lb. pepper, 1 doz. tart tins 12 cts., lamp chimney 10 cts., 1 slate for Willie, 1 first book 5 cts. She sold some pie plant 10 cts. Mrs. Warren T. Henry got some cabbage plants. Wife gave her 2 1/2 doz. eggs for some butter. Maggie Poland stayed with the children. 27 May I planted 16 1/2 lbs. extra early Vermont and mammouth pearl - 11 lbs., Burbank seedling - 14 lbs., and planted 11 lbs. of corn which I finished planting the field I plowed on lower place in afternoon. Wife went down to Mrs. Christopher Walker's to a quilting. She took Eva with her. Maggie Poland stayed with Willie. I got 100 lbs. flour from Patrick Sheeran on time. 28 May I plowed on lower place all day. dinner to me. Wife bought down my 29 May We had a heavy frost last night, froze off fall wheat, barley and oats and almost every thing else. Froze ice on our chip pile where wife left water in for chickens - 1/2 in. thick. John E. Carpenter helped me all day at Pat 0'Hare's raisen of stable. I plowed lower place all day. -171- �James W. Carpenter Diary - 1884 30 May I plowed lower place all day. Wife was up to Mrs. John Allen's part of day. I finished plowing millet ground and hungarian ground. Looks some like rain tonight. The frost has destroyed all of my fall wheat, barley and oats. We had some cucumbers up and I covered them with grain bags and it froze some of them through the bag night before last. 31 May I dragged corn ground and some ground once over to sew millet on. I cleaned off a small piece ground on the east side of swamp and sewed it to turnips, beets and carrots. 01 Jun I stayed home all day. mother's. Wife and children were at her 02 Jun I finished harrowing over my Hungarian and millet ground before sewing and got stakes for my wagon rack to draw cord wood. Wife went, down the road this evening. I stayed with the children. I planted 1/2 bushel potatoes on the lower place. 03 Jun I commenced to draw wood to Bob Stokes - drew two loads. I set out 64 cabbage plants, the ground is very dry. I watered the ground as I set them out. Annie Poland left John Edgar Bury's. I was up to see Mrs. John Allen's cow, she is sick. 04 Jun I drew two loads of wood to Stokes and took wife down town in the afternoon with the team. She bought at Peter Cattanach's store - 4 yds. window blinds $1., 1 box axel grease 15 cts., 1 lb. ginger cakes 16 cts., 6 lbs. prunes 40 cts., 1 lb. soda 10 cts., 4 lbs. sugar 32 cts., 3 lbs. butter 60 cts., 4 yds. cotton 32 cts., 2 pair hose 40 cts. Annie Poland stayed with the children. 05 Jun I worked on the road in side line doing statue labour. I was allowed 3 day for myself, team and scraper. I borrowed Bill Eyer's scrapper. The ground is very hard grain. Sow had pigs last night - 4 of them. 06 Jun I drew 2 loads of wood to Robert Stokes fore noon. I tried to set my tire in the afternoon. I got it a little tighter. I did it down in the bush and drew up a load of wood for tomorrow morning. Fixed slip gap in south fence for drawing wood through. My corn is coming up. Mrs. Bill Eyers called in the evening. Wife was over to Thomas Mulligan's to see John Brown's wife - she is dying with consumption - some better this afternoon. Willie stayed with me. She took Eva with her, left her at her mother's while she went to Mulligan's. -172- �J&iaes w. Carpenter Diary - 1884 07 Jun I drew two loads of wood to Stokes. Brought up two barrels of water - one for father and one for myself. Killed potato bugs after tea. Drew up load of fire wood , hoed and watered some cabbage. Wife went down to Warren T. Henry's for some tea milk in the evening. I took care of the children. 08 Jun Lucy L. Carpenter and Charlotte A. Henry came up to our place for wife to go over to Mrs. Poland's to see Jane Poland. We all went over. I came back to get myself ready and went to Church. Wife and children were all there. We were all at Mrs. Poland's for supper. I got a letter from wife's cousin in Germany. 09 Jun I drew three loads of wood to Bob Stokes. It was very sultry in the morning, the wind blew from the north about 9 am. and it turned cold and was cold the rest of the day and began to rain about 6:30 PM. Wife filled straw ticks for bed. 10 Jun Rained most all day. I brought up my horses and kept them in the stable. I set out 273 cabbage plants and had 64 out making 337. Wife went over to her mother's for some butter. I stayed with the children. John E. Carpenter cut Willie's hair. Turned horses out about 6 PM. Chas. Henry borrowed 7 lbs. 6 oz. of beans from me to plant over his bean ground. Some of his did not come up. 11 Jun I hoed early potatoes and picked potato bugs and set out some tomato plants fore noon. I sewed millet on lower place. Sewed corn ground to millet. Birds are pulling corn up. Some of my carrots are coming up on lower place. Fall wheat is heading up on lower place. Wheat was headed out on June 8 on place where I live. 12 Jun Wife got 5 lbs. of butter from her mother at 62 1/2 cts. paid her with stuff out off the store - 1 3/4 yds. cotton 17 cts., 1 yd. luster 15 cts., 1 spool thread 5 cts., 3 lbs. sugar 24 cts. Wife got this at Peter Cattanach's. Got for herself - 1 lb. sugar 8 cts., 1 bar soap 10 cts., 2 yds. lace 8 cts., 1 lamp chimney 10 cts., 1 spool cotton 5 cts. Maggie Poland stayed with the children. I finished sewing my hungarian and millet - 21 lbs. hungarian and 1 bushel millet. Finished furrowing it out fore noon. Got some 6 week beans from father's. Cows got into field, lower place. I planted some of the beans. Got done with hungarian grass and millet about 2 PM. 13 Jun I went down to lower place and cleaned out furrows in millet ground. I drove my bees out of log into pine box. Commenced to drive out about 11:30 am., got them out about -173- �J&iaes w. Carpenter Diary - 1884 2:30 PM. Mr. Chas. Allen helped me. Mrs. Poland was over and helped wife to strain honey. Will have about 6 gal. of strained honey. John E. Carpenter and Pat Sheeran were up in the evening and Peter N. Henry. Gave them some honey to eat. Wife gave neighbour's some honey. 14 Jun I took wife down town with some honey - got 1/ per lb. for it at S. Green's. Got there - 3 loaves bread 21 cts., 5 3/4 lbs. pork 72 cts. Lucy L. Carpenter road up from town with us. Wife stayed at father's for dinner and Lucy came up with her. Maggie Poland stayed with the children. I picked potato bugs and picked up some in the follow. John E. Carpenter and Curtis Wright called this evening. Lucy is going to stay all night. 15 Jun Sister, Lucy L. Carpenter, stayed with us last night. Her and wife went to Sombra to hear the _ _ _ _ _ band. I stayed home with children. Mrs, P o l a n d ^ bees swarmed, she came over after me about 4:30 PM to make a hive and hive them for her, I did. I took children over with me. When we got back, wife was home and Mrs. Peter N. Henry and Mrs. Albert Henry were at our place with her. 16 Jun I took my horses to Wall. May Black Smith Shop to get them shod - had 8 shoes set and a new clevis bolt for little plow clevis 10 cts. Bought at Peter Cattanach's - 1 clothes basket 25 cts., 1/2 lb. tea 25 cts., 2 snaps 10 cts. Got home at noon. I drew one load of hardwood and fetched father's folks a barrel of water. Bill Robert's told me at base line, that my bees had swarmed. I hurried home. Mrs. William Roberts tried to hive them but could not, she sent for Chas. Allen. He came and got part of them in hive. When I came home, I got the rest of them in. Wife was not at home, she was over to her mother's for some buttermilk. Bees left hive 4:30 PM. I got 100 lbs. of flour from Robert Stokes $3.25. Bees had left the old hive, I drove part of them in and put them in a new one. 17 Jun I worked on the road with my team under George Mulligan. I picked potato bugs after supper and dug 30 black grubs from potato hills. 18 Jun I worked on road fore noon under Geo. Mulligan afternoon. I drew a load of hardwood to Stokes. It rained hard at river. John Henry and I doubled up our teams on river road. Wife sold Charlotte A. Henry 2 lbs. honey 25 cts. Mrs. Patrick O'Hare was visiting our place yesterday. 19 Jun I drew 2 loads of hardwood to Robt. Stokes. warm. -174- It was very �J&iaes w. Carpenter Diary - 1884 2 0 Jun I drew 2 loads of hardwood fore noon. Very warm, looked like rain. I did not draw any, I hoed some corn and picked potato bugs. Lilly Dinia got 2 lbs. of honey for 2 lbs. butter. 21 Jun I took 1 load of hardwood to Robert Stokes. Got word when I got home that my reaper was in Brigden and for me to come and get it. I borrowed Lawrence Johnston's wagon box. Chas. Allen went up with me. We got in Brigden about 3:15 PM, loaded right up and started home, got home about 7:30 PM. Wife was over to her mother's for some milk. Her and Jane had a spat and her mother stuck up for Jane. Wife would not take any milk. Got notice that my machine had been shipped to Courtright. I saw agent and he said they had a car load in Brigden. I told him I would go there instead of Courtright. 22 Jun I was over Mrs. Poland's in* the morning. I stayed home the rest of the day and minded Eva May while wife and Willie went to Church. Charlotte A. Henry came up with them and was at our place for supper. Gilbert Brown called after supper. 2 3 Jun I put table and tongue on my reaper and drew two loads of hardwood to Robert Stokes. Took Johnston's wagon box home. Drew 2 barrels of water - one for myself and one for father. Rained in the afternoon. Mrs. John James Brown died about 2 am. of consumption. Has been sick a long time - saw her on the 22sd. 24 Jun I hoed part of fore noon and then got ready for the funeral. Eliza Brown came over and asked if I would act as pall bearer. I told her I would. I went to funeral afternoon, Thomas Harrison, Allen Grant, Warren T. Henry, William Broad, James Gallow and myself were pall bearers. Rev. J.C. Nethercott preached the funeral sermon at Bethel Church. There were 14 teams in procession. Rained some in the afternoon. I killed a skunk in the evening. 25 Jun I fixed cultivator in the morning. Got horse up and cultivated through 2 rows. Rained some and I turned out horse and hoed after that. I was down to lower place just after dinner to see how things looked. Part of the millet and grass is up. Wife went down the road for some milk. I took care of the children. John E. Carpenter was at our place for dinner. 26 Jun I hoed potatoes and corn all day. I cultivated them with horse, first on south side of ditch. I was over to prayer meeting. They are going to an ice cream social to pay -175- �J&iaes w. Carpenter Diary - 1884 balance of Rev. Nethercott's salary - next Wed. night, July 2nd. 27 Jun I finished hoeing my potatoes, hilled them all up except burbank seedling and hoed some corn. I took care of the children while wife went down the road in the evening. Jim horse has two wolf teeth in upper jaw. 28 Jun I drew 2 loads of hardwood to Robt. Stokes. Wife went down with me on last load and then we went down town. Bought at Peter Cattanach's - 1 pitch fork 75 cts., 1 fork handle 15 cts., 2 hand rakes 40 cts., 1 pair of shoes for myself $1.25, 3 1/2 yds. cottonade $1.22, 4 4/16 lbs. butter 68 cts,, 3 lbs. sugar 24 cts., 1 bar soap 10 cts., 1 lb. soda biscuits 10 cts., 1 pair of boys suspenders for Willie 20 cts., 1 doz. clothes pins 5 cts., 3 spools of thread 15 cts., 1 1/2 doz. buttons 15 cts., 1 stick tape 5 cts., 1 pair baby shoes for Eva May 62 cts., 1 gal vinegar 30 cts., 1 box castor oil 20 cts., candy 2 ,cts. I picked potato bugs while horses were eating at noon. 29 Jun We were all over to church for preaching. Bill Eyers spoke in class on fellowship meeting. Hallelujah Band are working in Sombra last week and today trying to save souls. 3 0 Jun I went up to Geo. Mulligan's to borrow his pinchers. Helped him to get bees out of tree in Eagles place into a hive. Got most of them. I drew two loads of wood to the river. Geo. Mulligan came down with me to help him get bees into hive and carry them where I had cut them out in the morning. We got them in alright and carried them to the house. Finished drawing my hardwood to Robert Stokes - 11 1/4 cords at 16/ $22.50. 01 Jul I started to draw wood in the morning. Got a load as far as father's and had to throw it off as my wagon reach was broke. I broke it at government ditch. I made a new reach in the afternoon. It rained some. I turned my horses out and hoed out wife's onions and cabbage and some corn. 02 Jul I drew two loads of softwood to Robt. Stokes. He measured my hardwood. I had 11 1/4 cords at 16/ $22. per cord and I fetched up a barrel of water for us. Picked potato bugs at noon when horses were eating. Wife has gone over to ice cream social at Bethel - fare 25 cts. tonight. Proceeds to pay balance of J.C. Nethercott's salary. I stayed home and took care of the children. I saw Dr. Merrison at Thomas Bury's. Spoke to him about my note. He has it. I think by the way he spoke he will give me -176- �J&iaes w. Carpenter Diary - 1884 longer time by paying interest on the note due July 1st. 03 Jul I drew 3 loads of softwood to Robert Stokes which finished a turn of 19 1/2 cords. Looks like rain in the afternoon. I drew a barrel of water for father this morning. 04 Jul It rained part of fore noon. I partly fixed fork handle to put on fork. Hoed potatoes on lower place and weeded some turnips. Wife and the children were down to Mrs. Albert Henry's after noon. Thunder storm in the afternoon. I had my horses in the stable while it was raining this morning. Bill Poland came home from Saginaw. 05 Jul I finished weeding out my turnips in fore noon and set out some too. I finished hoeing my corn and picked some potato bugs. Father got some turnip plants to set out. 06 Jul Bill Poland came over to our place fore noon. Was at our place for dinner. Willie and I were over to Sunday school. Wife went down town at night with Bill Eyers and wife to hear Hallelujah Band. I stayed home with the children, Willie and Eva. Eva woke up about 10:30 PM. throwing up and a light fever. I had to stay up with her until wife came home. She got home about 12:45 am. 07 Jul I cut Canada thissels in the fore noon. I drew 1 load of softwood to Robt. Stokes afternoon and brought up 2 barrels of water - one for father and one for myself. Mrs. P.N. Henry was at our place for dinner, her daughter, Charlotte, called in afternoon. Eva seems a little better - has some fever yet. 08 Jul I drew two loads of soft wood to Rob. Stokes. Went down town after last load and bought at Peter Cattanach's - 1 bar soap 10 cts., 1 pair of shoes for Willie $1., 4 lbs. sugar 32 cts., 4 6/16 lbs. butter 70 cts. Drew up two barrels of water - one for father and one for myself. Made a pair of sweat pads for Charley horse while horses are eating at noon. 09 Jul I drew two loads of softwood to Robt. Stokes. Picked potato bugs at noon. Drew in two barrels of water - one for myself and one for Bill Roberts. I signed for the Montreal Star for six months 30 cts. Lizzie Henry is getting subscriptions for the paper. I wrote my name at father's. I took out my jack knife and sharpened her pencil. I stuck knife into board on back and forgot to put it in my pocket - lost it. 10 Jul Willie stayed with Mrs. Bill Eyers last night as her man has gone up in Moore. I made another sweat pad for -177- �J&iaes w. Carpenter Diary - 1884 Charley horse, sore shoulder. Cut hole in it for the sore. I made a pair of sweat pads for Jim horse at noon. I drew two loads of softwood to Bob Stokes and one out of the bush. Wife took the children down to Mrs. Albert Henry's. She is going to pick raspberries. She picked about 6 quarts. I found my jack knife in Bill Robert's lane where it shook out of board when I was loading wood. Pigs got in barley. 11 Jul I drew two loads of softwood to Robt. Stokes and drew 4 barrels of water - one for us, one for Bill Roberts and two for father. Went down to hear the Hallelujah Band. They are in Sombra. Rode down with Bill Eyers. Walked back. They have 40 members joined tonight. Mrs. Chester Henry got some turnip plants from me. Mrs. Albert Henry took them down to S. Green's then I took them over to her. 12 Jul I partly fixed my hay rack and set up my reaper. Wife has gone down to hear the Hallelujah Band. I 'am minding the children. Rained this morning. Wife bought at Peter Cattanach's - 3 lbs. butter 48 cts. 13 Jul We were all over to Bethel to church. The new preacher preached - Rev. Mr. Bunt. I went over to Sabbath school. Wife went up to Mrs. Allen's and took the children. I went down to Sombra to hear the Hallelujah Band. The M.E. Church could not hold them all. They opened the old Canada Methodist Church and excursion came on the pick up from over the St. Clair River. 14 Jul It was 2:15 AM. when I got home this morning. I commenced to reap my barley fore noon. Drew one load of wood to Robt. Stokes and fetched up 2 barrels of water - one for myself and one for Bill Roberts. We had first mess of new potatoes today for dinner. I got 100 lbs. of flour from Robt. Stokes this afternoon $3.25. Mrs. P.N. Henry was over to our place for supper. I went down to Warren T. Henry's and hived a swarm of bees for him. 15 Jul I drew one load of wood to Robt. Stokes fore noon. I helped Bill Roberts stack his hay until 6 PM. I put up some of my barley after supper until it rained. 16 Jul I skidded softwood fore noon. Drew 2 loads to Robt. Stokes afternoon. Wife went down with me first load. She went down town and bought at Peter Cattanach*s - 4 8/16 lbs. butter 72 cts., 1 lb. alum 8 cts., 1/2 lb. crackers 5 cts., 1 yd. lace 15 cts., 1 1/2 yds. ribbon 6 cts., 2 spools 10 cts., 2 1/2 yds skirt lining 22 cts., 1 1/2 yds. waist lining 27 cts., 1 1/2 doz. buttons 15 cts., 12 yds. brown luster $2.40, 7 yds. black luster $1.40. I took -178- �J&iaes w. Carpenter Diary - 1884 John Edwards two sisters and four children from Thomas Bury's to John Edward's, They gave me one dollar. They came from London, Ont. Willie stayed to father's all day and last night. She left Eva May with Mrs. Albert Henry. I drew one barrel of water for father. 17 Jul Had to take shoe off Charley horse. He caught his foot in something and bent the shoe. Picked potato bugs part of fore noon. Mrs. Albert Henry and her baby were at our place for dinner. I took last load of wood to Stokes. Went down town to get shoe set 13 cts., 1/2 gal. lard oil 40 cts. Took down some new potatoes to Chester Henry's. Sent over to Marine City for the lard oil by John E. Carpenter, I settled with Bob Stokes. I owe him $1.66. I cleaned our sewing machine at night. Bought up 3 barrels of water. 18 Jul I drew two loads of firewood for father fore noon from Jacob Young's. John E. Carpenter helped me draw two loads for me afternoon. I pulled three lands of mustard on lower place in millet. 19 Jul I finished pulling mustard out afternoon. Went down to river barrels - one for Bill Roberts down to Mrs. Albert Henry's to children with her. of millet. I reaped barley for water after supper - 2 and one for myself. Wife get dress fitted. Took the 2 0 Jul We were all over to church. Wife and children went up to her mother's. I was to Sabbath school. Willie came too from grandmother's. Mrs. Poland came over with wife. Chas. Henry was over to look at my potatoes. 21 Jul I reaped most all day. John E. Carpenter began to work for me harvesting. We cocked some barley I cut Saturday the 19th. Maggie Poland came over to help wife for a while. 22 Jul I reaped fore noon (barley). John E. Carpenter helped me fore noon. I turned barley and cocked some of it. Rained some after supper. Wife was down town - 4 1/4 lbs. butter 68 cts., 1 spool silk thread 5 cts., 1 bar soap 10 cts., 1 pair of shoes for wife $2., candy 5 cts. Father gave me a cow after supper. I put her in bush pasture. She jumped out and went home. 23 Jul Rained this morning. Found my cow at Johnston's. We put her back in the field again. She stayed in. I partly fixed my hay rack fore noon. John E. Carpenter helped me afternoon turning and cocking barley. Mrs. Poland came over after supper and brought me over some butter 3 lbs. -179- �J&iaes w. Carpenter Diary - 1884 24 Jul I reaped part of fore noon. Rained afternoon and had to quit. Samuel S. Selman came to see how reaper works and to get his notes for same. I signed them - first one to be paid first of January 1885 $25., second one to be paid first of January 1886 $43., third one and last one to be paid first of January 1887 $42. John E. Carpenter helped me 1/2 day. Rain kept us from working in the barley. I worked some of my hay rack. Reaped a little in the afternoon. 2 5 Jul I finished my hay rack fore noon. There was a heavy dew last night - mist all of fore noon. Finished reaping my barley and cocked some up after supper. I stayed with the children while wife went over to prayer meeting. John E. Carpenter helped me in the afternoon cradle and mow barley. 26 Jul Rained most all fore noon. I helped wife churn fore noon. Bill Roberts came over to get me to reap his wheat for him. Change work I ground knife. John Roberts caught my horses when going out of the bars, one of the tilting chains broke and let the drive wheel come against triping gearing and broke it. I put link of telegraph wire link in it and pest pin in and machine raked bundles of itself every fourth rake. I finished the wheat binding wheat. John E. Carpenter helped Roberts 1/2 day for me afternoon. 27 Jul I and family were over to church. Wife and Eva rode over with me part of way, Mrs. W.C. Bunt, preacher's wife. He walked with me part of the way. Wife and children went up to her mother's after church. Wife's mother and sister, Jane, and Josephine Chartier came over to our place with her and were at our place for supper. J.E. Carpenter was at our place for supper. I did not got to Sabbath school. 28 Jul John E. Carpenter helped me all day cocking and turning barley. Made a stack bottom in the morning while dew was on. I went over to Samuel Selman's for trip standard for my Brantford reaper. He did not have any at his house. I had to go to old house of his father's place and get one of them from another machine. 29 Jul John E. Carpenter and John H. Roberts helped me all day cock and rake barley. Fore noon stacked barley, afternoon John Roberts raked after wagon. 3 0 Jul Finished stack we commenced yesterday. John E. Carpenter helped me all day. Bill Roberts helped me until 4 PM. Rain stopped us from stacking. Reaped some fall wheat after supper. John bound some of it, I cleaned out the well. -180- �James W. Carpenter Diary - 1884 31 Jul Rained most of the day. I pulled mustard out of millet on lower place. I came home and got horses up to reap, but there came up a rain shower and stopped me from reaping. I found Bill Eyer's pet hen and 1 chicken. 01 Aug John E. Carpenter helped me binding fall wheat on lower place all day. I broke the reaper and had to quit working it. Wife was down town afternoon and bought at Peter Cattanach's - 1 rain basin 75 cts., 1 milk pan 25 cts., 1 small basin 15 cts., 3 lbs. sugar 24 cts., oatmeal 20 cts., 2 lbs. currants 20 cts., 2 lbs. raisins 20 cts., 1 box baking powder 10 cts., white sugar 10 cts., 1 box sent 25 cts., 2 lbs. rice 10 cts. She left the children at her mother's. I was over to S.S. Selman's to get piece he broke - they were not at home. 02 Aug John E. Carpenter helped me all day. We stacked balance of barley. James Roberts helped me all day until 4 PM. John E. Carpenter helped Bill Roberts stack his fall wheat. Finished setting up that wheat of mine John bound yesterday on lower place. I went down town. Got Wallace May to fix my machine. He charged me 35 cts. for doing it. I bought at Peter Cattanach's - 1 gal coal oil 2 5 cts. I went over to Selman's for piece I broke - he did not have it. I got Wall May to make a wrought iron one for me. 03 Aug I was home all day. Wife and children went down to Peter N. Henry's. Rained some in the afternoon. 04 Aug I went down to lower place fore noon to finish fall wheat. There it rained so we could not bind any. I finished cutting it and brought reaper to place where I live. Cleared off in the afternoon and I reaped some fall wheat where I live. John E. Carpenter helped me in the afternoon. Lizzie Johnston was doing some sewing at our place today and Aug. 1st. I wrote a letter to John Cowling, England. 05 Aug John E. Carpenter helped me all day. Father helped all day. I finished reaping my wheat. Have some set up and some to cradle around stumps. 06 Aug John E. Carpenter helped me 1/2 day cradling and setting up fall wheat. Father helped 1/2 day on lower place binding fall wheat. I set up some and mowed around stumps part of fore noon. I went down to father's afternoon to reap oats at supper time and had to guit. S.S. Selman left piece of machine that was broken. Willie went down with me. -181- �James W. Carpenter Diary - 1884 07 Aug It is wet this morning. I went down to father's about 10 o'clock and finished piece I was at. Reaped some in lower field. Horses tried to run away. I was about 28 ft. from a stump when they started. I could not stop them or turn away from stump. The machine struck the stump and broke the machine and bent lots of pieces. I took table down to William Hamilton and the iron part to Wallace May Blacksmith shop. Wife went down town and bought at Green's - 3 loaves bread 21 cts., 1 bar soap 10 cts., nutmegs 5 cts. Sold for this - 2 1/2 doz. eggs 37 cts. At Peter Cattanach's - 12 1/2 lbs. sugar for $1., 10 lbs. oatmeal 40 cts., 1 box safety pins 15 cts. I signed for a doctor book for $5.75 to be delivered to me on the later part of October 1884. John and Tom Poland are staying with us tonight. 08 Aug I went over to Samuel S. Selman's for a pole block for 12/ reaper and 2 guards 60 cts. and then I went down town for the rest of it. Hamilton charged me $1.50 for fixing table and Wall May 60 cts. for blacksmith work. I got to father's about noon. Set machine up again and got it work about 4 PM. and worked until sundown. Wife was up to Mrs. Geo. Mulligan's and Mrs. Allen's. 09 Aug I stacked wheat from lower place. John helped 3/4 day. went down to father's to reap. Reaped until broke down again. Fixed teeth in machine rake last night. I 10 Aug Wife and Willie went to Church. They went up to Mrs. Poland's and Mrs. Poland and Jane came over to our place with her. Bill, Sie, Thomas, Joseph and John Poland came over afterwards. Josephine Chartier and Alexander Chartier were over too. 11 Aug I went out to S„ Selman's for piece to machine that I broke at father's. He did not have it. He is to send for one for me. I came home and cobbled it up and went down and finished reaping father's oats. Had a big time with Charley horse - got wire bit for him from Jacob Young's. Drew a small load of wheat to Warren Henry's barn. 12 Aug John E. Carpenter helped me all day stack fall wheat on place where I live. John Henry raked stubble with his horse and sulky rake. John and I threshed the wheat we put in W.T. Henry's barn. John stayed with us last night and Mag Poland. Wife went to pick blackberries. Left the children with Mag Poland, she got no berries - got home just after dinner. -182- �James W. Carpenter Diary - 1884 13 Aug I went down to W.T. Henry's for wheat and straw and cleaned up the wheat. Took it to Wilkesport and got it ground - had 168 lbs. of wheat and got over 100 lbs. of flour. Went down to river for water - drew 4 barrels - 1 for father, one for Bill Roberts, and two for myself. Went down to lower place and cradled around some oats. 14 Aug I helped Pat O'Hare all day bind oats. Wife was down to father's to a quilting. Took the children with her. 15 Aug I helped Bill Eyers all day bind oats. Wife was down to P.N. Henry's and took the children with her. Returned P.N. Henry some flour 17 1/2 lbs. 16 Aug I had Bill Eyer's Jim horse with my Jim horse cutting my oats on lower place. I cut about four acres. Little pigs rutted out some of my potatoes. It has been very warm the last three days. 17 Aug We were all over to Church. Came home together. Wife went up with Mrs. Albert Henry to find her cow and calf. I took care of the children. I went up to Bill Eyer's in the evening. 18 Aug John E. Carpenter helped me all day cradle oats. I reaped all day. I had Bill Eyer's Jim horse. We cut all that was ripe. Had first mess of cabbage. 19 Aug John E. Carpenter helped me all day bind oats. We bound all day. It is very warm. We walked to dinner, took lunch and supper. 20 Aug Father helped me all day bind oats on lower place. John E. Carpenter, Fred and Jacob Young are stacking father's oats. 21 Aug John E. Carpenter helped me all day binding oats. We finished the back field. We cocked up the oats with thistles in. 22 Aug I bound oats and cradled fore noon. Afternoon I got Bill Eyer's wagon and took wife and children down town. She bought at Peter Cattanach's - 1 pair wm. gloves 25 cts., 3 lbs. raisins 30 cts., nutmegs 5 cts., 1 lb. tea 25 cts., 1 lb. crackers 10 cts., candy 5 cts., 2 1/2 yds. lace 63 cts., 2 yds. print 25 cts., 2 yds. toweling 25 cts., 2 doz. buttons 20 cts., 1 gal. vinegar 30 cts. I saw Wm. Hamilton about pay for axe handle stuff. He is going to keep it out of axe handles in his possession. -183- �James W. Carpenter Diary - 1884 23 Aug I cleaned out two bush wells fore noon. I got Bill Eyer's Jim horse to go with my Jim and reaped afternoon on lower place. 24 Aug We were all over to church and were all to Mrs. Poland's for dinner. 25 Aug I finished reaping my oats, got done about 2:30 PM. I bound some after supper. I had Bill Eyer's Jim horse til I finished. Bill Poland helped me all day. Eva May was sick last night and today. 26 Aug John E. Carpenter helped me all day and Pat O'Hare afternoon. Others helped me finish binding - did not set it all up. Eva is some better - she is cutting teeth. 27 Aug I was hunting for water fore noon. Dug in several places and found water next to Bill Eyer's. Dug well and made a trough afternoon. I set up balance of oats and went to river for a load of water, 2 barrels for myself and one for Bill Eyers and one for father. John E. Carpenter came up with me - tire run of one of my wagon wheels. I took Bill Roberts wagon. 28 Aug John E. Carpenter helped me fore noon stack oats. Rained at noon. We hearted up stack. Mrs. Poland brought over some clothes and washed them at our place. 29 Aug I put box on wagon and drew manure 3/4 day and took hay rack off from Bill Roberts wagon. 30 Aug I drew manure all day. Wife went down town and bought at Peter Cattanach's - 2 lbs. raisins 20 cts., 5 lbs. oatmeal 20 cts., 1 pkg. cornstarch 13 cts., difference in exchanging gloves 6 cts. At Green's - 3 loaves of bread 21 cts., candy 2 cts., apples 2 cts., 1 scribbling book 5 cts. Took 2 doz. eggs to S. Green's - 3 0 cts. She stayed and helped her mother cook for the threshers. They threshed for Mrs. Poland afternoon. 31 Aug I was home all day. Wife was over to her mother's twice. Mrs. Clinton was buried today. Mrs. Poland was at our place for supper. Wife and I had a spat. 01 Sep John E. Carpenter helped me all day stack oats. Part of oat stack slipped out. Mrs. Albert Henry and child were at our place visiting afternoon. 02 Sep John E. Carpenter helped me all day stack oats from lower place. John is stacking, I am pitching off. -184- �James W. Carpenter Diary - 1884 03 Sep John E. Carpenter helped me all day stack oats. Got oats all out of field, have one load to throw off in the morning. 04 Sep John E. Carpenter for me. I put on It is very warm. Wilkesport to the helped Lawrence Johnston all day thresh wagon box and drew manure part of day. I took my team and went out to Hallelujah meeting. 05 Sep John E. Carpenter helped Lawrence Johnston thresh for me 1/2 day. We were to Hallelujah meeting in Wilkesport. We rode out with Bill Roberts team. Left Willie with Mrs. Poland. 06 Sep I cradled and bound my flax fore noon, dung afternoon. John E. Carpenter helped me put top on my oat stack in morning. I finished drawing dung where I want to put my straw stack fore noon. I drew up two loads of firewood for steam thresher afternoon. I took my team and went to Wilkesport to the Hallelujah meeting. 07 Sep I was over to church fore noon. Was home balance of the day. Wife and the children stayed home all day. 08 Sep I went down town to see if my logs were sawed. They were not. I went down to Bob Stokes and got 1,000 ft. of pine lumber at $12. per thousand feet. I brought it home in two loads. 09 Sep I cut stuff in bush to make bin for my oats and cut it to house fore noon. Afternoon, I drove down town. Wife went down with me and bought at Peter Cattanach's - 10 lbs. nails 50 cts., 1 lb. crackers 10 cts., 10 lbs. raisins $1., 12 lbs. sugar $1., 1 set of dishes $3., 1 bar of soap 10 cts., 1 ounce of nutmets 10 cts., cloves 5 cts., alspice 5 cts., cinnamon 10 cts., 2 lbs. tea 50 cts., 1 lb. starch 13 cts., 1/2 doz. teaspoons 12 cts., 1/4 doz. tablespoons 13 cts. 10 Sep I partly built bin to hold my oats. mother's in the afternoon. Wife went over to her 11 Sep I pulled my beans. Wife helped me some. I got beans pulled about 4 PM. Wife was over to her mother's for some sour milk, noon. I went down to lower place and cradled around my millet. Wife and children went down with me. -185- �James W. Carpenter Diary - 1884 12 Sep I helped father thresh fore noon and at John Ecclestone's afternoon for father for Capt. Chas. Gales. Father had 300 bushels white oats and he and Capt. Chas. Gales had 2 32 bushels black oats between them. I cut bands fore noon. Stacked at Ecclestone's afternoon. I took my team down with me and went to the river after we quit threshing for 2 barrels of water. Got home at nine PM. Wife was up to Mrs. John Allen's most all day. Wife borrowed pan of flour from Mrs. Roberts. 13 Sep I filed my saw and split some wood for threshing machine. John Roberts helped me afternoon saw wood for machine and grind reaper knives after supper. I went to father's to see John E. Carpenter - got him corn cutter. He is to help me cradle millet Monday. Wife is baking bread tonight, it is now midnight and bread is not done yet. 14 Sep I was home all day with the children. Wife was over to church. Stayed at her mother's for dinner* I was down to Peter N. Henry's to see how their baby was - it was some better. 15 Sep John E. Carpenter helped me all day cradle around stumps in millet. He charged me nothing for day. I reaped millet - 4 acres. Had Bill Eyer's Jim horse. 16 Sep I threshed my beans - had 4 1/4 bushels and cleaned out my beans for my grain and some other chores. 17 Sep I helped Bill Eyer's 3/4 day and John E. Carpenter the same for me. John E. Carpenter helped John O'Hare 1/4 day for me. I drew 3 loads of wood from bush for machine after I left Bill Eyer's. 18 Sep John E. Carpenter helped Pat O'Hare all day for me. I drew two loads of water from river for threshing machine. The machine came to my place tonight and partly set for morning, When I came to pay Stokes for pork, he only charged me one shilling per pound. 19 Sep Shortts threshed 352 bushels of oats, 200 bushels of barley, and 34 bushels of fall wheat. I drew 24 barrels of water today. The men who helped me were John E. Carpenter (helped me for father), Pat O'Hare, John Johnston, Bill Roberts, Jim Roberts, John Roberts, Peter N. Henry, Charles Miller (for John Sheeran), Jacob Young, Bill Eyers and Bill Poland fore noon and John O'Hare afternoon. Rained a little afternoon. -186- �James W. Carpenter Diary - 1884 John B. O'Hare c1884 20 Sep Shortts finished threshing for me fore noon. I had altogether 807 bushels. That machine tallied and we cleaned up from floor - got 14 bushels of mixed grain. John E. Carpenter helped me to thresh fore noon. He built the stack. Bill and Sie Poland helped me all day thresh fore noon and clean up floor afternoon. 1 1/4 bushels of white oats, I had 24 bushels that look like supreme oats. Chas. Allen and Young and Bill Eyers, Chas. Miller for John Sheeran, John Johnston, Bill, Jim Roberts - they go from my place to George Broad's. They took separator out on road for me. I put my team on it but they would not draw it. I got Bill Robert's team to take it over. I and Bill and Sie Poland cleaned up floor and got 14 bushels mixed grain. I took barrels home. 21 Sep I was home all day sick with a cold. Wife and Eva May were up to Mrs. John Allen's. Willie stayed with me. They had some muskmelons. 22 Sep John E. Broad's Young. William Carpenter helped me all day threshing at George for Chas. Henry. I helped Broad all day for Jacob Rained some in fore noon. Wife was over to Mrs. Roberts visiting afternoon. 23 Sep John E. Carpenter helped George Broad thresh for me 1/2 day for Jacob Young. I bound millet fore noon. Rained and stopped me. I cut corn part of afternoon - cut 2 3 -187- �James W. Carpenter Diary - 1884 stocks. Wife went to Bill Eyer's for some flour they borrowed from us. 24 Sep I helped John Sheeran all day thresh. Rained some at noon and night. I milked cow after I got home. Got a letter from Bill Poland, Germany. 25 Sep I helped John Sheeran fore noon thresh. Bill and Sie Poland helped me all day cutting corn and digging potatoes. I cut some corn and dug potatoes. Mrs. Poland did her washing here yesterday. Wm. Hamilton sent his account amounting to $7.60 for fixing wagon and reaper. I was down to Pat Sheeran's at night. 2 6 Sep I went down to Thomas Stokes and sold him 3 00 bushels of oats at 24 cts. per bushel. He paid me $70. on them. I am to deliver them after I get my fall wheat in. I went down town and paid Wm. Hamilton his account $7.60. William Hamilton paid me $2.12 on axe handle timber I got for Nelson Thompson. He kept it out of Thompson for me. I paid $2.12 to Wallace May on blacksmith acct. Bill and Sie Poland helped me all day finish digging potatoes all except burbank seedling on place where I live fore noon. After, we bound millet and dug potatoes on lower place - 4 bushels and brought them home. Bill let board he was sitting on slip and he fell on rakes and broke one of mine. He drove team through bars at lower place. 27 Sep I cleaned up 12 bushels of fall wheat for a grist. Rained last night and some in fore noon. I covered over my potatoes with corn stalks I brought home. I sold Bill Roberts the four bushels of potatoes. 28 Sep I was home all day. Wife went down to Peter N. Henry's about noon, stayed until 3 o'clock PM. I sent Willie after her. Mrs. Poland and her daughter, Jane, were to our place in the evening. 29 Sep I took grist to Wallaceburg. Mrs. John Allen and Mrs. Poland, myself, wife and Eva May went. We left Willie at Mrs. Poland's until we got back. We went out to William Tweedles, 4 miles east of Wallaceburg. Mrs. John Allen went to Hemstreet's. I took Tweedle 1 bushel of beauty of Hebron and 1/2 bushel White Elephant potatoes. When I came away, he gave me about 2 bushels of apples to take home. We left home about 4 AM and got home about 11 PM. We bought in Wallaceburg - 1 pair of boots for myself $2.25, 1 whip for horses 35 cts., 1 lb. cheese 12 cts., candy 3 cts., nuts 5 cts., 1 lb. soda biscuit 10 cts., 1 hat for wife $1.50 trimmed, I paid for note for horse $50. with interest at 10% $2.50, a doll for Eva May 10 cts. A -188- �James W. Carpenter Diary - 1884 note was at Steinhoff and Lillie Banking Office, Wallaceburg - note was given to Wm. A. Pont. It rained Sunday, the road was very slippery going down and sticky coming back. Bill and Sie Poland finished binding my millet and set it up in afternoon. 30 Sep I chored around house fore noon. Afternoon I took 200 lbs. of flour down to father at 2 1/2 cts. $5. I commenced to plow for fall wheat. I signed Scott Act Petition Warren T. Henry had. Wife took flour home to Bill Roberts. Jane Poland was at our place fore noon. She brought Willie home. She made dress for Eva's doll. Wife went home with her and got some butter. Pat Sheeran came up and looked at my potatoes. He took 12 bushels beauty Hebron potatoes. Robert Stokes Family William, Emma (Cody), Minnie (McCallim), Henry, Gertrude (Chapman), Ethel (McLean), George, Sarah (Ball), Louise (Turner), Mrs. Stokes & Robert Stokes 01 Oct I plowed most all day. Rain stopped me about 4 PM. Wife was down town and bought at Peter Cattanach's - 1 pair of shoes for herself $1.75, 2 lbs. sugar $1., 1 pkg. baking powder 10 cts., nutmegs 5 cts., 1 rope of halter shank 1 -189- �James W. Carpenter Diary - 1884 5 cts., 3 yds. blue denim 60 cts., 1 1/2 yds. luster 37 cts., 1 paper pins 8 cts. At M.L. Burnham's - 13 lemons 36 cts., candy 2 cts. She took down three dozen eggs - 38 cts. She got home before the rain. She left Willie at her mother's when she went to town. 02 Oct Rained most of fore noon and last night. I cleaned up 6 bushels of fall wheat to sew. John E. Carpenter helped me some in the afternoon. 03 Oct I plowed all day on lower place. Wife washed today. Sie Poland brought my crosscut saw home and got his own. He caught my horses while I finished fixing it for him. Annie Poland was over today helping wife fix her crab apples Mrs. Tweedles gave her. The preacher, Mr. Bunt, left wife a hymn book tonight - price 30 cts. I gave him 25 cts., still owe him 5 cts. 04 Oct I sewed 3 1/2 bushels of fall wheat on lower place. Grain went in good shape. Wife was over to her mother's in the afternoon. Rained last night. 05 Oct We were all to Church fore noon. Willie was to Sunday School in the afternoon. We were to Mrs. Poland's for dinner and supper. Misty in the morning. 06 Oct I picked up my potatoes - had 50 1/2 bushels beauty of Hebron, 5 3/4 bushels Belle, 9 bushels white elephant, 3 1/4 bushels mammoth pearl, 3 3/4 burbank seedling, 4 bushels extra early Vermont and 4 1/2 bushels mammoth pearl down to lower place. Sold them to B. Robert's at 1 shilling. Wife helped me to pick them up. We measured out 12 bushels for Pat Sheeran § 2/ $3. - 2 bushels of white elephant and other bushels of beauty of Hebron. 07 Oct I took Mrs. Chester Henry 5 bushels of potatoes § 2/ $1.25. Wife went down with me, she bought at Peter Cattanach's - 1 gal coal oil 25 cts., sugar $1., 1 box fresh salmon 15 cts., 1 pair suspenders for me 30 cts., 1 doz. pearl buttons 13 cts., 3 yds. denim 60 cts., 1 stick gordon braid 25 cts., 1 spool thread 5 cts., 1/2 lbs. soda 5 cts., 2 oz. ground cloves 10 cts., 1 package yeast cakes 10 cts., candy 2 cts. Took down 2 1/2 doz. eggs 32 cts. I plowed and furrowed out in the afternoon. I covered two pits of potatoes after night by moonlight. I forgot my half bushel at Chester Henry's. I took Bob Stokes water barrel home. 08 Oct Rained fore noon and part of afternoon. I made a pig trough and husked 2 1/2 bushels of corn and covered over Pat Sheeran's potatoes for it looks like frost. -190- �James W. Carpenter Diary - 1884 09 Oct Pat Sheeran's came and got his potatoes - 2 bushels white elephant § 2 / 5 0 cts., 10 bushels beauty of Hebron § 2/ $2.50. Turns them on 100 lbs. of flour I got (He got 1 bell potato found on ground) from him last summer or spring. I took them home for him. I plowed the balance of the day. Wife was over to her mother's yesterday. 10 Oct I plowed all day. Finished plowing for fall wheat on lower place. I cleaned up 6 bushels of wheat for seed at night. 1 1 Oct I sewed 6 bushels of wheat and harrowed it in myself with my team. I have finished my wheat all but furrowing out last piece. I have sewed 9 1/2 bushels altogether. The ground is in good condition. Wife was over to her mother's today. Mag Poland was at our place fore noon. Wife killed 2 chickens and we had some chicken for supper. 12 Oct We were all over to Church fore noon. Jane and Mrs. Poland were over to our place in the afternoon. Sarah and Charlotte Ann Henry called. Rained some last night. 13 Oct I furrowed out last fall wheat I sewed and went back after some millet. It was too wet, I had to unbind it and shake it out. I did some of it. Sie Poland came over to help me bring it in (too wet). I let Sie have my Charley horse to go and hunt for their yearling. I went down to lower place and unbound millet and shook it out. I have eleven cocks to unbind. Hallelujah meeting commenced at Bethel tonight. 14 Oct I went over to Christopher Walker's to see him and get him to bring over his brother to look at my place when he comes to buy land. Sie Poland came over to help me draw in my millet. When I got back, threshing machine had come to Bill Robert's. Sie threshed in my place while I filed his saw. I was down to see Peter Cattanach, he was not at home. Wife went down to Stokes and picked 5 bags of apples to dry on shares (1 1/2) for drying. Annie Poland stayed with the children. 15 Oct Annie Poland and John Poland stayed at our place last night. Sie Poland helped me draw in millet all day - drew 2 loads. Wife went off to Church, Hallelujah Band. Sie Poland went with her. I took care of the children. 16 Oct Sie Poland stayed at our place last night. He helped me fore noon, draw in millet - drew in one big load. I helped Jacob Young log in the afternoon on lot 9 - 1 2 Cone. Turn work on hay I got last spring. I got Mrs. -191- �James W. Carpenter Diary - 1884 John Allen's paring machine and fixed it so we could peel apples with it. 17 Oct I husked corn part of fore noon. Fixed top on millet at noon. Went down town afternoon and took down six bags of grain and got it chopped for my pigs. Brought up 3 barrels of water. I bought at Peter Cattanach's - 5 yds. cotton 4 5 cts. and got broom I left there on the 14th. I got receipt from William Hamilton for some money. I paid him 26th. of Sep. Eva May had croup last night about 1 am., gave her weak tea. 18 Oct New Pen. I husked corn part of fore noon and fenced potato pits. Husked corn afternoon and brought corn up to house - had 19 1/2 bushels. Mary Charlotte Carpenter and Maggie Poland were at our place all day. 19 Oct I was over to Church fore noon. Was home all afternoon. Wife was home all day. Mrs. Poland was ovter to our place fore noon. 20 Oct Father helped me husk corn all day. John E. Carpenter came to help me but John Bury came after him to help him tend on Masons. He went. Father and I husked 24 bushels and brought it up to the house. I went over to Church to meeting (Revival). 21 Oct Father helped me husk corn - husked 12 1/2 bushels and stacked the corn stalks - had 56 bushels altogether. 22 Oct I cleaned out furrows in fall wheat on lower place fore noon. I took team and went to town for some bags to draw oats. I stopped at Thomas Stokes for bags and could not get any. Wife went down with me and bought at Peter Cattanach's - 1 baby hood $1., 1 pair of mitts for baby 25 cts., 7 lbs. sugar 56 cts., 1 lb. tea 25 cts., 1 box salmon 15 cts., candy 2 cts., 1 lb. crackers 10 cts., 1/2 lb. pepper 13 cts., 1 box sperm oil 15 cts., 1 bottle electric oil 25 cts. Took down 3 doz. eggs 42 cts. Rained last night. Wife got from her mother - 2 1/2 lbs. butter at 22 cts. - 55 cts. 23 Oct I made rivet link for little plow clevis. Commenced to fall plow on place where I live. We had two squalls of snow today. 24 Oct I plowed fore noon. Had two heavy squalls of snow in the afternoon. Cleaned up 6 bags of barley. Sie Poland let me have $1. Wife and children went to her mother's this afternoon. -192- �James W. Carpenter Diary - 1884 2 5 Oct I went to Sarnia - took 6 bags of barley. Was offered 44 cts. at Courtright. I took it to Sarnia and got 4 8 cts. for it from Jasking. Had 13 bushels 13 lbs. - came to $6.39. I bought in Sarnia some sausage 15 cts., hay for horses 25 cts., 100 fish, herron 75 cts., 2 bushels lime for Pat Sheeran 60 cts. I went to see Bob Gurd about my place - I want to sell it. I could get no satisfaction out of him. A.C. Clark wanted me to sign a paper allowing him to sell it at 2 1/2 % - I would not. 26 Oct We did not go to Church. Bill Poland took half of fish. We all went over to Mrs. Poland's. Bill and Annie Poland and Beatrice Cattanach came over to our place in the morning. 27 Oct I cleaned up 8 bags of oats and took down to Robert Stokes for Stokes had 1820 lbs. by weight. Brought up barrel of water. Rained last night. . 28 Oct I cleaned up 10 bags of oats weighed 27 bushels and 5 lbs. Wife went down town with me. She bought at Peter Cattanach's - 1 yd. luster 25 cts., 1 pair shoes for Eva $1. I bought 12 bags $3. 29 Oct I cleaned oats fore noon alone. Chas. Allen helped me clean oats paid Nov. 11th. 86 cts. Afternoon cleaned up altogether 22 bags, weighed at Stokes 2020 lbs. Took load down after supper. Mrs. Poland was over to our place fore noon, wanted money for note I gave her for Bob horse. I asked her if she was going to be thrown off any on account of horse dying, she said she could not. She thrittened me of paying note for Charley horse at Wallaceburg. I told her I got value for my money. I told her I would pay her as soon as I could or as soon as I sold my place. She said she had to have it. I told her to get it. She said she would see Pete about it (that is Peter Cattanach). Mr. Hiram Beach and Lucy Levina Carpenter were visiting at our place fore noon. They were at our place for dinner. Lucy stayed at our place last night. 30 Oct Chas. Allen helped me fore noon clean oats. We cleaned 2 3 bags fore noon. I cleaned 2 bags after dinner and took load to Stokes - 25 bags and had by weight 2 3 65 lbs. I brought up a load of firewood after I got home. I put fanning mill in oat bin after dark. I borrowed 10 bags from Henry Stokes. Walter Shortt asked me for his threshing pay. 29 Oct I went to Pat 0'Hares and offered him my place for $1700. and take a mortgage on place for $200. at 6 1/2%. He offered me $1500. for it, I told him no. -193- �James W. Carpenter Diary - 1884 31 Oct Rained most all day. I cleaned up 16 bags of oats. Nelson Cornwall served me with a summons that Mrs. Poland sued note for Bob horse. He served me about 2 or 3 o'clock PM. I went over to Mrs. Poland's and told her she had served me mean and that I wanted her to build line fence between me and Bill Hargrove as per lease. Bill said he would not do it. Mrs. Poland pretended to know nothing about it and I told them to replace my bags - 1 doz. that they got from me when Mr. Samuel took my place. Bill said I had my bags. I told him I would not take them old bags for my good ones. He said I had 6 good bags, I told him I would give him credit for them 6 bags. He followed me out to stable and gave me some of his lip and I gave him some back. I then came home and went to Sombra to see Peter Cattanach about it. He was down to Rattray's weighing oats for steamboat for Jas. King, Sarnia. I got a ride down with P.N. Henry's team and back with John Sheeran's. I saw John E. Carpenter on way home. I told him about it and some things besides. I went down afterwards and told him not to say anything about it. 01 Nov I went down town in morning and disputed the note - it cost me 30 cts. and they can do nothing about it until the 12th. of next February. I have 3 months and 12 days. I was at father's for dinner. I came home and went to Mrs. Allen S s in the afternoon as she told Mary she wanted to see me. Rained most all day. Wife is not very well at present. 02 Nov I stayed home all day. Wife was over to quarterly meeting. I kept children. Mrs. John Allen called father, called and was at our place for supper. He and I went out to see cattle, milked my cow for me. 03 Nov John E. Carpenter helped me all day clean oats. He cleaned alone fore noon. I took load of oats to Stokes 16 bags. Chas. Allen went out with me and helped him pick up 7 bags of apples at Thos. Bury's and brought them home for him as far as my place. He took team rest of way alone and brought them home. I helped John in afternoon clean oats. We cleaned 27 bags. Mrs. Bury gave me a bag of apples and a basket full for some strawberry plants. The agent for Practical Home Physician brought me my book and I paid him for it $5.75. It is leather bound and I am well satisfied with the book. He wanted to stay all night but I had no room for him, his name is Edwards from Moore Township. 04 Nov Rained most all day. Father got Dr. Merrison to see Mary Charlotte. He came out and said she had typhoid fever. I -194- �James W. Carpenter Diary - 1884 did nothing much all day, kept horses in stable most all day. I had them harnessed to draw oats. 05 Nov I took 17 bags of oats to Stokes fore noon. Father told me Mary was very sick and that he got Doctor yesterday. I took oats to Stokes in the afternoon - 17 bags. We counted up all the oats I took him - 309 bushels. I took Stokes dry apples home and got 3 qt. cider for nothing. Ida Wright rode down with me. I went to Sombra and took down 3 doz. eggs 42 cts. and bought at Peter Cattanach's 1 box H.H. Warner pills 2/, 1 bar soap 10 cts., 1 can peaches 25 cts., 1 can salmon 15 cts., candy 2 cts., 1 box Warner's safe cure $1. Geo. Smith, Doctor, was at father's when I came back. I stopped until he went away, he had no hopes of Mary. He said she would not live long after midnight. I came home and turned my horses and got my supper and went down there again. Mary was no better. 1 stayed until after supper. I told father that Dr. said if Mary was alive to let him know about 8 am. and if she died tonight, she must be buried tomorrow as it was not safe to keep her longer as the disease she had was contagious. I came home and went to bed. John E. Carpenter came in when he was going home from getting Mrs. John Allen and told me Mary is dead, died about 25 min. to 2 am. 06 Nov I went down to father's fore noon. Mary was to be buried at 2 PM. I came home and fed the horses and got my dinner and went down again. The minister was a little late. Chas. Allen, Henry Whaley, Fred Young, William Gales, Patrick and James Sheeran were pall bearers. She was buried alongside her mother. The funeral sermon is to be preached next Sunday at 3 PM. 07 Nov I cleaned up 17 bags of oats and took them to Stokes - had 45 1/2 bushels settled up with Henry. I had 354 1/2 bushels $88.62. I then settled with Bob Stokes. Paid him all up to date $15.53 Henry Stokes took Thomas Stokes $70. out of oats that Tom gave me on the 26th. of last Sept. I had $18.62 coming to me after I paid that and after I paid Bob Stokes, I had $3.09 left. I saw Alonzo Lapish, had a talk with him about by place. I offered it to him for $1650. cash, he is going to look around for a couple weeks yet but he said he is going to buy here in a couple weeks or so. 08 Nov I cleaned up 10 bags barley. Hiram Beach and Charlotte Henry called at our place fore noon. 09 Nov We were home all fore noon. -195- Went over to Bethel to hear �James W. Carpenter Diary - 1884 sister, Mary's, funeral sermon. Rev. W.C. Bunt preached from 1 Cor. 10 chap. He read and took text out of same. 10 Nov I cleaned up two bags barley and took 12 bags to Courtright - had 28 25/38 bushels $12.83. Sister, Lucy, took sick almost the same as Mary. Father sent William Gales for Dr. fore noon. Rev. McCutchen, Presbyterian minister, rode down with me from Courtright to McBeth's. We pared some apples tonight. 11 Nov I fall plowed today (all day). Father was up today after a syringe. We did not have any. He had dinner at our place. Curtis Wright came after father's water barrel. I paid Mrs. John Allen 75 cts. for two half days Chas. Allen helped me clean grain. 12 Nov I plowed all day. Mrs. Albert Henry was visiting at our place fore noon. Wife went home with her for some pigs liver. Mrs. A. Henry brought us up some pork. 13 Nov I plowed all day. Patrick O'Hare had a sale today. Wife washed. She is not very well. I hear father is sick with fever. 14 Nov I cleaned up 22 bags of barley, 5 bags of it was bright. I paid John E. Carpenter $2. on work. 15 Nov I was to Sarnia, took up 22 bags of barley. Got 48 for some of it and 55 cts. for some of coloured barley - 41 18/48 bushels $19.86. Bright barley 12 bushels and 7/48 $6.60 - $26.4 6 total. I bought at Sarnia - 1 box smoked herron 30 cts., candy 6 cts., oat meal 16 cts., 1 lb. ginger snaps 16 cts., and 2/ for horse hay 25 cts. I did not get Sarnia until about 3 PM. It was dark when I left Sarnia. 16 Nov I was over to Church fore noon. Wife and children stayed home. Father came up at dark for me to write him three letters - one to Aunt Marilia Vanalstine, one to Mrs. Charles Brown and one to Aunt Jane Sifton - telling them of sister Mary's death. Father gave them a lock of hair each and gave me a lock of her hair. Looked like rain. 17 Nov John E. Carpenter helped me plow 3/4 of the day. John did not charge this day. I cleaned up 18 bags of barley and killed 8 chickens to take to Sarnia. 18 Nov I went to Sarnia with barley, took 18 bags - had 43 bushels 36 lbs. @ 52 cts. - $22.75. Took up 7 chickens and got 45 cts. per pair for them $1.57. Pat O'Hare went up with me. Pat paid for my dinner. I bought 1/2 oatmeal -196- �James W. Carpenter Diary - 1884 wafers 6 cts., 3 loaves of bread 18 cts., 1 lb. sweet potatoes 5 cts., 1 doz. fish 10 cts., hay and stabling for team 25 cts. I was over to Port Huron - ferrage round trip 10 cts. I was up to see whether steamboats were running to Alpena or not. They are - fare on one line is $3.50 and on the other $4.50 with berth and meals. I priced some revolvers and guns - revolvers, 3 8 calibre with box cartridges, $5.75. Got a bush line for John E. Carpenter 30 cts. and one bush for Mrs. Allen. Pat O'Hare talked on the way up - he would buy my place for $1,500. 19 Nov I went down to Shortt's and paid Walter Shortt my threshing bill for 1884. Paid him in field where he was plowing $19.11. He threw off 6 cts. making it $19.05. He receipted the account. John E. Carpenter helped me clean 10 bags of barley in the afternoon. 20 Nov We were going to Sarnia, stormed some, so we did not go. I went to Sombra and bought at Peter Cattanach's - 1/2 gal. coal oil 13 cts., 1 yd. factory 9 cts. Did a few chores after I got home. 21 Nov I and Bill Eyers finished cleaning my barley and went up and cleaned his fore noon. I was at his place for dinner. I drew up a load of firewood and went down town and bought a halter shank for Jim horse 15 cts. and brought up a load of sand for John E. Carpenter. I did not get home until after dark. I went up home with Mrs. John Allen. We were going to leave children with her tonight. Wife and I are going to Sarnia tomorrow. Mrs. Allen had to go and see a sick woman near Wilkesport. We were going to leave children with her in the morning. 22 Nov I persuaded wife not to go to Sarnia. I went alone. I took up 23 bags of barley - had 56 bushels 12 lbs. and got 48 cts. per bushel - $27. I went over to Port Huron to see about taking team to Alpena. Can get the team, harness and wagon taken to Alpena for $10. from Port Huron and get them ferried across the river from Sarnia to Port Huron for 75 cts. I bought a British Bull Dog revolver for $5.75 with a box of cartridges, 38 calibre, 1 syrup barrel for 50 cts., 4 loaves of bread 24 cts., 4 lbs. oatmeal 16 cts., 1/2 yds. lamp wick 5 cts., 1 onion that weighed 1 lb. 8 cts., 1 lb. fruit crackers 14 cts., hay for team 25 cts., ferrage 10 cts., candy 3 cts., and 2 bush, lime for John E. Carpenter 60 cts. John E. Carpenter came up with me from Chas. Henry's. I gave him $5. on work. 23 Nov I was home all day. Wife was down to see Miss Sarah -197- �James W. Carpenter Diary - 1884 Henry. me. She is very sick. I kept the children home with 24 Nov I took 50 bushels oats to Ed White's for father. Father sold him a yoke of steers for $16.. He got 26 cts. a bushel for his oats. I cleaned clock in the afternoon and cut some stovewood and took syrup out of barrel I got and put the hoops back on it again. Bill Roberts came over and wanted $2. for Jim Roberts helping me thresh 2 1/2 days and for drawing threshing machine to George Broad's. I paid him the $2. Pat O'Hare was to let me know if he could take my place this afternoon. He did not come near me. I sold 195 bushels barley. Had tallied for machine 200 bushels and got $95.41 for it. 25 Nov Snowed. I went to Sombra to see if there was any mail for me, there was not. I brought up mail for neighbours. 26 Nov I took letter up to Pat 0'Hare's. He was tjoing to Sarnia. I asked him if he had made up his mind to go to Michigan. He said he had. Then shortly after that he offered me $1450 for my place. I took him up. We are going to Sarnia today by boat. I came down and was getting ready, he came down and wanted to wait until tomorrow. I told him alright. He and I then went over to Poland's to see if they would build a line fence between me and William Hargrove. He said he would before Christmas but would give me no security that he would do it. I told him I wanted him to do it right away. He said he would not go in the snow and build a fence for any man. We had some words. I called him a liar. He shook his fist under my nose and said I was not to call him a liar. I told him again he was (that is Bill Poland). He drew a chair to strike me. I told him he hadn't better try it or something to that effect. Pat O'Hare and I went down to lower place and looked at fence there. I then went to Sombra and telegraphed to Sarnia to R.S. Gurd to see if they would discharge mortgage. They answered, they would but would charge me 2% per year difference. Telegraphing both ways cost me 58 cts. I came home and went to Pat O'Hare's and told him it was alright. I got John Sheeran's rig to go to Sarnia. Got Pat to wait til Saturday as I wanted to pit my potatoes with manure as I was afraid they would rot. I was to leave the place clear of all incumberances for this year and settle with Bill Hargrove for line fence half of the fence from William Hargrove for $13. I was to make out the papers between me and Pat O'Hare and he was to come down in the morning and sign them. Lawrence Johnston came up in the evening. I did not rough out the papers. I got James Hargrove's address from Bill Hargrove as I want to write to him about -198- �James W. Carpenter Diary - 1884 the fence. The address is James Hargrove, Yorktown, Via Broadview, N.W. Territory. 27 Nov C.A. Witherel came for taxes. Wife paid him $19.53 and got receipt for it. I was most all fore noon hunting cow - found her in Hargrove's field. I went up to see John O'Hare, if he would help me kill my pig in the afternoon, he would. I came home and put water on and got everything ready. He came and we killed pig, got done about 4 PM. I was up to Pat 0'Hare's in the evening. Andrew Johnston and Fred Mullins helped me carry pig in at night. 28 Nov I borrowed 34 lbs. of salt from Bill Eyers with tin pail to salt my pig, she weighed 240 lbs. worth 5 1/2 cts. per lb. $13.20. I cut my pig fore noon. Afternoon, I got up a load of firewood and went down to father's for him to go to Sarnia with me tomorrow. Took them down some pork and got John Sheeran's buggy. Took some pork to Albert Henry. Sent Mrs. John Allen some pork home 14 lbs. We took the children up to Mrs. Allen's and left them there for tonight and tomorrow as we intend to go to Sarnia to make out papers about selling the place to Pat O'Hare for $1450. 29 Nov We went to Sarnia. Wife and I and father went up together. We got to Sarnia about 3:20 PM. Pat O'Hare and wife did not get up until after 10 am. It cost me $2. to get abstract of deed and 25 cts. at County Register Office to see if there is any back taxes - all clear. R.S. Gurd charged me $7. for making our writings. I paid up the back interest $90.42 and they charged me 2% on the mortgage that I paid up amount of int. to $100.62 and two dollars for discharging same and other expenses. I only had $3.44 left. Wife got her breakfast and dinner for 50 cts. Wife took up 3 doz. eggs 66 cts. and 4 1/2 lbs. butter 99 cts. and got 2 bars Victor soap 20 cts., 1 lb. of tea and balance in sugar $1.09. I bought two fish 5 cts., pickerels 5 cts. Wife bought some candy 5 cts., 1 coconut 10 cts., 1 orange 5 cts., 1/2 lb. cheese 7 cts., crackers 7 cts., 1 can oyster crackers 5 cts. I and wife got a pair of kid gloves 25 cts. I paid 2/ for hay for horses. Father stopped at Jusley Brown's on the way home. -199- �James W. Carpenter Diary - 1884 -200- �James W. Carpenter Diary - 1884 30 Nov We all went down to father's in the fore noon and stayed until about dark. Father got home about 4:30 PM. 01 Dec I went down town with team for buttonwood lumber. Got 1269 ft. of it. I was over to Marine City to see if boats were going to Alpena. Telephoned to Detroit, 25 cts. to see if boats were going up - last one had gone up - the others have laid up. John E. Carpenter went down with me and got 269 ft. of buttonwood lumber that I had sawed on shares. I bought a pair of felt boots at Peter Cattanach's $3. I took 46 bags of oats to father's. Chas. Allen and Henry Whaley helped me some. I settled with Bill Hargrove for south half of bush fence that Poland's should have built for $15. I gave receipt for same to Pat O'Hare and he gave me $20. that he kept out of money for place until I had settled for same. 02 Dec Father bought my horses, harness and wagon for $2 00., 150 bushels of oats at bushel, bushel of fall wheat, corn fanning mill, sewing machine, The Practical Home Physican, 3 pigs, the Writings were signed in Sarnia. Father helped me get load of oats 23 bags and John E. Carpenter and Geo. Robinson took down 17 bags fall wheat while I filed saw for Robinson. Pat O'Hare came and fixed stable for his horses. I filed Robinson's saw fore noon. John E. Carpenter and he were at our place for dinner. Pat O'Hare bought one pit of potatoes - 10 1/4 bushels $2.65. John E. Carpenter and I took down to father's 9 bags of corn and 15 bushels of corn. John E. Carpenter took down the rest of wheat - 16 bags. Father is going to keep team at his place tonight. John O'Hare bought one hog (barrow) and cleaned up barley for $3.50 pd. Some of potatoes are frozen. John Sheeran wants me to file his crosscut saw for him this week. 03 Dec I sold Chas. Allen my crosscut saw for $3. He is to pay me in two or three weeks. John E. Carpenter helped me move millet. I filed saw for Allen. He worked in my place. Harry Whaley helped me too. John and I drew 2 loads in afternoon of millet and reaper table. I gave John E. Carpenter the $3. on the saw for his work in harvest. John O'Hare paid me for the pig and barley cleaning $3.50. I sold Patrick O'Hare the other pit of potatoes for 75 cts., some of them were frozen. 04 Dec John E. Carpenter helped me all day move. Moved fanning mill, chest beams and lot of other stuff and pork. I went down town and paid Peter Cattanach $100. on account and got a receipt fore same. Bought a pair of boots for Willie - too small. P. Cattanach gave me a can of peaches -201- �James W. Carpenter Diary - 1884 3 5 cts. John E. Carpenter went to Waybrants to Lodge. Bill Roberts and Lawrence Johnston called in evening. 05 Dec John E. Carpenter helped me move. Moved family down to father's. Moved the stove. Pat O'Hare took the big part of stove down. He bought large cupboard for 75 cts. and moving the stove. I made out Bill Roberts account. We are square $6.75 being the amount. We are all staying at father's tonight. Rained some in afternoon. 06 Dec John E. Carpenter helped me fore noon move. Got the last of stuff from the house. I brought down calf. Rained, we stayed at father's last night. I went up early to shut up chickens, they were all out before I got up. I brought down 1 pail of cream and my mother's picture looking glass. Bill Roberts brought over his account, he only allowed me 4/ per acre for reaping and I owe 2/ 1/2 acre $1.25. I have my pigs and bees and chickens yet to move. Pat O'Hare has two teams besides his own plowing. He told John E. Carpenter he is going to move in on Monday. Rained afternoon. I went up and got the pigs and drove them down to father's. John and I went up at night and got the chickens and bee hive and place where bees sat on and it rained all of time we put chickens under father's grainry. 07 Dec I went up and got my jack knife where I left it when I was cutting strings to tie chickens up to move them down to father's. The pigs went back and I drove them down to father's. I was at father's all day so was my family. Rained some. 08 Dec John E. Carpenter helped me all day move potatoes down to father's and 12 bushels to Chester Henry's, Sombra Village at 40 cts. I sold Pat O'Hare 1/4 bushel of belle 18 cts., John Sheeran got 1 bushel white elephant and 1 bushel beauty of Hebron for use of his buggy going to Sarnia. Jacob got 1 bushel belle 75 cts., 1 bushel white elephant. I drove pigs home. John E. Carpenter took potatoes to Chester Henry's wife and Charlotte Henry went down with him. Wife took down Willie's boots to exchange them. 12 bushels potatoes to Chester Henry's $2.40, 1 shirt $1.25, 1 pocket handkerchief 10 cts., 1 black tie 20 cts. Roads are muddy. 09 Dec John E. Carpenter and I made a concern on wagon box to take up 100 chickens to Brigden tomorrow. I went up to old place for pigs. 10 Dec Wife and I went to Brigden with chickens - we had 138 lbs. chickens at 5 cts. lb. $6.90. Father's chickens weighed -202- �James W. Carpenter Diary - 1884 183 lbs. $9.15. We bought in for ourselves at John Armstrong - 3 yds. cottonade 75 cts., 6 yds. cotton 42 cts., suit for Willie $3.50, 6 yds. flannel $1.19, error in clerk of 73 cts., 2 sticks of braid 10 cts., 10 yds. wincey $1.25, 4 yds. of print 40 cts., 2 1/2 yds. of print 20 cts., 3 yds. of cotton 30 cts., 4 yds. shirting 50 cts., 5 yds. cotton flannel $1.25, 1 jack knife, 1 pair of shoes for Eva 40 cts., 1/4 lbs. tobacco 10 cts., 2 1/2 yds. turkish toweling for cloak for Eva 63 cts., 2 yds. cotton flannel 20 cts., embroidery and buttons 42 cts., suit of clothes for myself $8., (he threw me in a cap with suit, price of cap was 75 cts.), 1 pocket book for wife 15 cts. Wife bought 1 pair rubbers 45 cts., candy 5 cts., 1 can oysters 25 cts., 2 dinners 50 cts., and hay for horses 2 5 cts. We started from father's about 2 am. and got in Brigden about 10 AM. Left Brigden about 3 PM. and got home about 8 PM. 11 Dec We butchered father's pigs fore noon. Two of them after I went up after pigs and got father's scythe at Bill Roberts. 12 Dec I went to Wallaceburg to pay last note on Charley horse. It is not due until 27th. of March. W.A. Pont threw off half on interest $2.50 note. Was given for $55. at 10% for one year, 8 months of time had expired. I bought 1 lb. fruit crackers 15 cts., 1 pipe 5 cts., 1/3 lb. dates 5 cts., 1 pair boots $2.75, 2 pairs drawers $2. I left home about 9 am. and got in Wallaceburg about 1 PM. Hunted for W.A. Pont until about 3 PM. I left Wallace burg about sun down and got home at 8 PM. Father and wife were over to set up with Mrs. Broad. 13 Dec I went to Sombra and paid Wallace May blacksmith bill amounting to $5.21. He took little plow clevis back 25 cts. My bill from one year ago last August was only $7.35. I paid his $2. on 26th. of last Sept. He receipted at foot of the account. Mrs. George Broad c-1885 Phillips (ARGALL) -203- �- James W. Carpenter Diary - 1884 14 Dec I was home all day and took care of Eva. Wife and Willie went over to see Mrs. George Broad. She got home before dark. Stepmother and father stayed up until 11 PM. and kept on fire. I and wife got up, she got me some breakfast as I was going to walk to Sarnia to take the cars and go to Alpena to see Aunt Marilla. Snowed some in fore part of night. 15 Dec I left home about 12 o'clock midnight and got in Sarnia before day light. Crossed ferry to Port Huron 5 cts. and got in Port Huron 7:30 am. Bought railroad ticket to Au Sauble $5.55 and change cars three times - from Port Huron to Vassar on narrow gauge Vassar to Alger on Michigan Central R.R. to Alger to Au Sauble on the Detroit Bay City and Alpena railroad. Orange 5 cts., stage ticket from Au Sauble to Alpena $3.35, hack hire from station to Jockey house 2 5 cts. 16 Dec Supper, bed and breakfast 75 cts. We left^Au Sauble before daylight. I got 2 lbs. lemon cream crackers 2 5 cts., dinner in Alcona 50 cts. Got in Alpena after dark. Bought 6 envelopes and 6 sheets of writing paper 10 cts. Changed horses 4 times. Total cost of trip to Alpena $11.52. 17 Dec Bed and breakfast 50 cts., candy 15 cts. in Alpena House. I posted a letter to wife 2 cts. and walked out to Uncle Vanalstine's, South Bend, 7 miles from Alpena. Got there about 10 am. I froze my left ear going out. I stopped at Uncle Vanalstine's balance of day and same night. 18 Dec Lambert Vanalstine went up with me to Robert McLeod•s to Maple Ridge township, Alpena, 14 miles northeast from Uncle Vans. Got to Bobs about 3 PM. Stayed there the balance of day and they did not know me. Bob's, cousin Jane, thought it was me. 19 Dec Robert McLeod and I went over to Schnaders to get his crosscut saw - a Monarch lighting one man saw. Robert McLeod told Schnader he was going down to Wolf Creek with me. Schnaders swore like everything. I helped Bob saw firewood drags and stovewood blocks until 3 PM. We got supper at Bob's and started for Uncle Vans 4 PM. 14 miles, we got down to Uncle Vans about 11 PM. I froze my left ear and left foot some. I gave Bob McLeod wizzard coin holder and Lambert Vanalstine one. 20 Dec Robert McLeod and I went down to Wolf Creek to look at some land. We looked at west 1/2 of the south east 1/4 section Township 29, 3 range 6 owned by Moser - 80 acres beach and maple land; and north east 1/4 of the north west -204- �James W. Carpenter Diary - 1884 1/4 of section 10 Township 29 6 - 40 acres burned land owned by Blackburn and; east 1/2 of the south east 1/4 of section 3 Township 29 range 6 owned by Potter - 80 acres part beach and maple and part burned land; and the north east 1/4 of the north west section 11 Township 29 range 6 owned by Collins - 40 acres burned land. We had our dinner at James McKay's father's. It was dusk when we left Wolf Creek and it was about 11 o'clock when we got to Uncle Vans. We were tired and sore. It is 14 miles from Uncle Vans to Wolf Creek. -205- �James W. Carpenter Diary - 1884 21 Dec Uncle and Aunt Marilla and I went to Church in King Settlement. It was a Dutchman that preached. He took his text from St John 10 Chap 27 & 28 verses in the fore noon. Afternoon, I stayed at Uncle Vans. Robert McLeod and I stayed at Uncle Vans last night. Robert McLeod went home in the fore noon. Robert gave me description of land before he went. 22 Dec I stayed at Uncle Vans last night and made him two elm axe handles. Snowed most all day. Aunt and I went out and gathered some good thread for Uncle. I wrote a letter for Aunt to Aunt Jane Sifton. 2 3 Dec Uncle Van and I went out to Alpena to see about buying some land for me. Uncle went over to see Blackburn and then he told me that Blackburn had offered him the land for $50. and pay for making out the writings and that we were to meet him at Seth L. Carpenter's law office to get the writings made out. I bought 1 pair thick red stockings for $1. and one pair rubbers for $1. and dinner for Uncle and I 50 cts. at the Golden Eagle. We then went down to Seth Carpenter, Lawyer Carpenter's law office to get papers made out. Blackburn came around shortly after we got there but he would not pay for getting up the writings, I told Uncle I would pay for them. I gave $50. on land and $1. for making out the deed and James McKay's deed and for telephoning 25 cts. I went down and saw Mr. Potter about his land. He wants $2. per acre for his land half down and your own time to pay balance at 7% interest. I got supper at Albion House 25 cts. and bed at Alpena House. I could not get my deed registered today but S.L. Carpenter was to send it up to the register office and then they would send it to me by post. -206- �James W. Carpenter Diary - 1884 Registration of Land Sale Alpena County, Michigan -207- �James W. Carpenter Diary - 1884 24 Dec I stayed at Alpena House. Had to pay for bed and breakfast 60 cts., nipple for Jane McKay's baby 5 cts., stage ticket from Alpena to Au Sauble $4. Left Alpena 15 min. to 3 am. and got in Au Sauble about noon. I bought ticket from Au Sauble to Port Huron, the same route that I went up on, $5.55, 1 doz. smoked herron 10 cts., 1 lb. lemon cream crackers 12 cts., 4 oranges 10 cts. Left Au Sauble for Alger at noon. Had to wait at Alger for the M.C.R.R. train about 3 hours. Left Alger after dark and got to Vassar about 11 PM. The narrow gauge had gone and we had to stay at Vassar all night. We had a big time with hotel rummers. 25 Dec Supper, bed and breakfast 75 cts., hack fee from station to hotel and back. We left Vassar about 8:30 and got in Port Huron about noon. Crossed in the Port Huron ferry 5 cts. and walked home from Sarnia. Left Sarnia about 2 PM. and got home at 7 PM. just as my folks were eating supper. I got a chance of riding about 4 miles on the way down from Sarnia. I found my children sick with bad colds. I bought 10 cts. worth of candy for children in Courtright. Total amount I spent besides my place $26.42, place $53.28 altogether $79.67. 26 Dec I stayed at home all day and tended children so wife could sew. I felt tired and sore all day. Curtis Wright and John E. Carpenter took team and went up to Jacob Young's for firewood. They pulled tongue out of Sleigh and had to go to Wilkesport to get it fixed - cost 50 cts. Wife got a letter from her cousin that was in Germany. He is in Austria now. 27 Dec I went to Courtright with John Sheeran to see if I could get work in salt block. The head man was not at home. I called at Express office to pay note on reaper. Note was not there. I got home at noon. I went down town afternoon and bought at Peter Cattanach's - 1/2 gal. coal oil 12 cts. and one bot. horehound toln and elecome pain 25 cts. for colds for children. 18 Dec John E. Carpenter took wife down town. She went over to Marine City and bought 10 yds. prints 90 cts., 8 yds. print 40 cts., 3 yds. print 18 cts., 2 yds. waist lining 25 cts., 1 cap for Willie 65 cts., 1 handkerchief 10 cts., ferrage 20 cts. Wife stopped at Chester Henry's at night. 19 Dec Wife stayed at Chester Henry's all day. 20 Dec Wife stayed at Chester Henry's last night and part of today. John E. Carpenter brought her home with the team -208- �James W. Carpenter Diary - 1884 from Sombra. 28 Dec Wife and Willie went over to Church. I stayed home and took care of Eva, she has a bad cold. Wife did not come home. I went after her, found her at Albert Henry's. It began to rain last night and rained some today. Snow is going fast. 29 Dec I went down town to hear nomination of councilors. I was at Chester Henry's for dinner. Father went down with me. I went to post office after dinner to see if deeds had come for my place in Alpena, I got them. When I got back to town hall, the nominations were all over. I bought at M.L. Burnham's - 1 lb. red yarn 60 cts., 1/2 lb. blue 30 cts. Father went down with me. 30 Dec Father said it rained last night, snow is all gone excepting in fence corners. We had good sleighing, snowed all day before Christmas and sleighing was good before that. I went down town to get over the river, the ice was rotten. I did not go over. I got post card from Express agent that reaper note had come to Courtright. It rained some in afternoon. I got home before dark. 3 1 Dec I went to Courtright and paid one note for reaper $25. Brantford reaper. I tried to get work in Courtright Salt Works. I could not as they had all the men they wanted. I bought 5 pens 5 cts., peppermint lozenges 10 cts., 2 smoked herron 2 cts. Wife had gone up to Mrs. Albert Henry's when I had got home. I did not get home until after dark. I took care of horses and went up to where wife was. I made her believe I was going up to Bill Robert's candy pull. -209- �James W. Carpenter Diary - 1884 1885 Sombra Twp., Ontario 01 Jan I was at home all day. Part of afternoon, John E. Carpenter and Curtis Wright and Henry Young and I went up to Mrs. Albert Henry's and cut some stovewood for her. Snowed and blowed in evening. Father and stepmother went up to Capt. Gales and William Hargrove's. 02 Jan I filed George Henry Bury's saw 25 cts. and he helped father saw stove wood rest of day. John E. Carpenter and Curtis Wright helped and were over to Church. 03 Jan I filed Jacob Young's crosscut saw 25 cts. and helped father saw some stove wood and then I went to town to see Bob Gormely if he wanted to buy a horse. He has made up his mind not to buy. I bought at M.L. Burnham's - candy 5 cts. 04 Jan Wife went to Church. I stayed home with the children, Eva and Willie. She went up to her mother's after Church and did not get home until after dark. Sie Poland gave Eva and Willie 10 cts. each. 05 Jan I helped father saw stove wood fore noon on John Sheeran's place. Wife went down town in the morning to get herself a dress, 8 yds. cashmere $4., 1 1/2 doz. buttons 10 cts., 1 spool cotton 5 cts., 2 spools silk 10 cts., 1 spool silk twist 5 cts., 1 stick braid. Miss Minnie Roberts is making her the dress. John E. Carpenter settled up tonight. He owes me $1.15 my way and $1.30 his way. Father went down with me to vote for council and for or against railroad bonus. I did not go near the poles. Wife and I came home together. Father waited until after dark. 06 Jan I went to Sarnia on James Bury stage from Capt. Gales 50 cts. I went over to Port Huron (ferrage 5 cts.), 1 lb. fruit crackers 15 cts. I hunted over Port Huron for work, could not get any. I took the 4:25 train to Imlay City $1., 1 oranges 10 cts. I got in Imlay City about 6:30 pm. I walked out to Black's Corners and stayed at John Hagadores all night. He married Uncle Alexander's wife's grand daughter before Uncle Alexander married her. 07 Jan I went out to Uncle Alexander's this morning and got there about nine am. Aunt Phoebe is very sick and has been confined to her bed for about five months. I was at Uncle's for dinner, after dinner I went over to Joseph -210- �James W. Carpenter Diary - 1884 Aldrich. He married the girl grandfather raised (Esther Chapman). I stayed there a little while and then I went down to Uncle Alexander's step grand daughter's, her name is Annie Phelps. I stayed there for supper and then he and I went over to Uncle Alexander's cousin. James Carpenter and wife came down to his father's from Brown City. We had quite a visit in the evening and then Phelps and I went over to his place. I stayed there all night. Tombstone of Esther (Chapman) & Joseph Aldrich East Goodland Cemetery, Lapeer County, HI 08 Jan Phelps and I went up to Uncle Alexander's after breakfast and saw their cousin. James Carpenter drove me down to Imlay City. I took the train there for Port Huron $1. Crossed river to Port Sarnia and bought ticket for Ingersoll and return $4. I left Sarnia about 12 am. to Ingersoll, had to change cars at London. Got in Ingersoll about 3:15 pm. I bought 1 lb. ginger snaps 15 cts. I walked out to Uncle Charles Sifton, 7 miles. I got there about dusk. The first one of them that I met was cousin James Sifton, Belle Sifton cousin is not very well, has been complaining for some time. 09 Jan I stayed at Uncle Chas. Sifton's all night. I helped thresh peas a little while in the morning for cousin Joe Sifton. I blistered my hand. Cousin Belle is not very -211- �James W. Carpenter Diary - 1884 well. Cousin Joseph Sifton and I went to Thamesford to see my father's stepmother. Found her very well, she is nearly blind. It snowed some in the evening. Joe and I came back to Uncle's. Joseph Sifton Family c1906 Leonard, Sarah (Couse), John, Meta, Joseph & Florence 10 Jan I stayed at Uncle's all night. Slept with cousin Joe both nights. I helped Uncle Chas. Sifton split wood fore noon. Aunt Jane Sifton and cousin Belle went to Thamesford to see Dr. for Belle. They got back at noon. I filed cousin Joe's crosscut saw afternoon and went down to Thamesford for Autograph Album 25 cts. and got back to Uncle's about 5 pm. Cousin Belle is not any better. Wife went down town and bought at Peter Cattanach's - 1 shawl $3.50, 1 lb. crackers 10 cts., 4 yds. print 40 cts., 2 doz. buttons 8 cts., 3 lbs. prunes 24 cts., 1 can oyster 2 5 cts. At Geo. Smith's - candy 5 cts. She owes Cattanach on shawl 1.20. 11 Jan I stayed at Chas. Sifton's all night and day. Cousin Belle and cousin Joseph and Aunt Jane Sifton wrote in my autograph album and I wrote in cousin Belle's. Rained most all day. -212- �James W. Carpenter Diary - 1884 12 Jan I was going to walk out to Ingersoll to take the 4:56 am. train but it was raining and very dark and I could not go. I waited until after daylight and walked out to Ingersoll and got there about 11:15 am. A breakman had his finger and thumb smashed in Ingersoll. I waited until train came at 12:15 am. Got in London about 1:15 pm and had to wait in London for the 2:30 train going to Sarnia. Got in Sarnia about 4:30 pm. I went up to Thorn to get 1/2 doz. photographs taken from a negative we had taken on the 20th. of last August. He charged me 75 cts. I bought 1 almanac 15 cts., 1 lb. fruit crackers 12 cts., 1 book autograph album verses 20 cts. I went up to Lawrence Exchange and signed my name and paid for bed and went to bed. 13 Jan I got breakfast at Farmers Exchange 2/. I went down to ferry to cross over to Port Huron. When I found a man going down to Courtright, he asked me to ride down with him. I did. I walked from Courtright home. Got home just as our folks were at dinner. I did nothing in the afternoon. I went up to photograph gallary and found I had left my mitts there. 14 Jan I went down town and paid Peter Cattanach $1.20 balance due him on shawl wife got from him on the 10th. of this month and exchanged spool of thread. Ida Wright came home today. She is going to work in Marine City, going tomorrow. I got home about 2 pm. and did nothing in the afternoon. 15 Jan I went up to Chas. Henry's to get corn sheller. He had taken it home. John E. Carpenter took team and went to draw a load of firewood, could not as team could not stand up on the ice. I drove Ida Wright down town. John E. Carpenter borrowed $10. from me to pay for fixing his cutter. Snowed last night some. C.C. Gary stopped at father's last night and today, fixed our pail. 16 Jan Snowed again last night. I did nothing fore noon. Afternoon I filed John Edgar Bury's crosscut saw 2 5 cts. Snowing again tonight and blowing and drifting in the house upstairs. C.C. Gary stopped at father's all day. He is a tinker and pedlar. He is a cripple, his right leg is bent back at the knee joint caused by having black erisipless. He stayed at father's tonight. 17 Jan I did nothing fore noon. Afternoon I walked down town and got a ride back with John Moran. I gave Chas. C. Gary 15 cts. for fixing ears on tin pail, he left at father's this morning for Urias Dawson's, Wilkesport. Snow is drifting -213- �James W. Carpenter Diary - 1884 very bad, the wind is in the west. The river St. Clair ice broke loose again and jammed again. This is the fourth time it has done so this winter. Mrs. Hargrove, father's wife's mother has been staying at father's for the last three days. She is quite old and feeble, her eyes are sore too. 18 Jan We were home all day as it was very cold. letter to Aunt Marilla Vanalstine. I wrote a 19 Jan I was over to Marine City to try and get a house to rent. Could not. Saw a man by name of Shaket who wanted to buy a horse, told him father had one he wanted to sell. He promised to meet father in Sombra tomorrow at 2 pm. at Andrew Smith's. I posted a letter to Mordie Carpenter, Uncle Jabes Carpenter in Port Burwell and one to Aunt Marilla Vanalstine. Candy 4 cts., 2 letters 4 cts. 2 0 Jan I did nothing fore noon. Afternoon father* and I took horses to Sombra. Shaket did not come. We waited until near sun down. We drove Charley horse down and led Jim horse. We had John E. Carpenter's cutter. 21 Jan I went down town and bought 1/2 gal. coal oil at Peter Cattanach's 13 cts. I went over to Marine City, saw a man there by the name of Lovejoy who wants to buy a horse. He is to meet father at Sombra tomorrow at 2 pm. at M.L. Burnham's. Willougby Smith was buried in Sombra today, he was the nephew of Andrew Smith. Photographs that I ordered when I came home from London came today. I gave John E. Carpenter one of them. It is cold yet. 22 Jan I walked over to Marine City and saw Joseph Heisler. Rented his house - paid him $2. on it. I then rode down to Roberts Landing with Nomer Staley. I went in and saw sister, Lucy, at Roberts place. Stayed a few minutes with her. I crossed on the ice to Port Lambton and walked out Lambton Line to Capt. Gales and then east home. Got my dinner and drove Jim horse down to Sombra to let Lovejoy see him. He was at M.L. Burnham's as he said he would be. He said Jim horse was to light for his work. John E. Carpenter took horses to Wilkesport and got them shod. I gave him the shoes - cost setting 8 shoes $1. John E. Carpenter borrowed Pat Sheeran's bob sleigh for one for tomorrow to move. John E. Carpenter tried to get P.N. Henry to take a load for me, he did not like to. We loaded up and taken. Father and I started for Marine City about 11 pm. We had to go around by Port Lambton the same way as I went home this afternoon. -214- �James W. Carpenter Diary - 1884 23 Jan Father and I got to Marine City about 3 am. I went and woke Joseph Heisler up and got the key to house and paid him $4. paying the rent for one month. We unloaded stuff. Joe Heisler helping us, then father and I started for home again same way as we came. We got to father's about 6 am. I put horses in the stable and loaded up stove, pork, cradle and started from father's about 8 am. same way as before. Brother, John E. Carpenter, came with me this time. We got to Marine City about 11:30 am. We unloaded and set stove up and then John E. took team home. I stayed at Marine City. I went up and saw the custom house officer. He was to come down and look at my stuff this afternoon, (he did not come). I brought a broom 25 cts., 1 seven inch elbo and 1/2 cord softwood from Nomer Staley $1. I fixed up stove and made myself some bean soup and walked around town a little while and then came home. Found Joseph Heisler's ash barrel afire. I went and told him of it, they put it out. I went to bed. 24 Jan I stayed in Marine City. Wife stayed at father's. I got up and got my breakfast and then crossed the ice to Sombra and started out to father's. Met John E. Carpenter coming with wife and children. John got out and I got in and I drove wife and children around by Port Lambton to Marine City. Got to Marine City about noon. I put Charley horse in stable and took lunch and helped fix up a little. I bought 3 chairs $1.37, one kitchen table with drawer $2.25, 1 mop stick 15 cts. Took Charley horse out and crossed on ice to Sombra and drove out to father's. Father and John are cleaning up my fall wheat, will have about 2 5 bushels. I got supper at father's. Then John came down to Lodge. Drove down in his cutter. I rode down with him to Mrs. Mays, Sombra, and then I walked across the ice to Marine City. I brought clock, gun and wife's hat with me. Cut some wood. Mr. & Mrs. Joseph Heisler came over in the evening a little while. I went over and asked them to come over. After they went home I went to bed, slept a little while then I woke up. I could not get to sleep anymore so I got up and wrote this stuff. Will make some ginger tea and go to bed. I saw custom officer this morning. Duty on wheat is 20 cts. on bushel, of flour 20 cts. on dollar. Snowing tonight. 25 Jan I was sick in bed all day with fever and cold. I took two doses of quine and two Warner's pills at night. 26 Jan John E. Carpenter took my wheat to mill at Wallaceburg Pattened roller grist mill. I met him on Lambton Line. We crossed the ice at Lambton to Roberts Landing and then drove up to Marine City. Unloaded the flour, 8 bags. Left one bag for father and the bran and the shorts. -215- �1 James W. Carpenter Diary - 1884 Drove around by Lambton, crossed over the ice. There was a team that went through the ice between Lambton and Sombra. One horse was drowned, the ice is very poor. I was afraid of ice when I was crossing. I bought a buck saw $1. at Lewis Cottrell's. I went up to father's with John E. Carpenter and got our washboard and old axe father gave me to split wood. 27 Jan I made a saw horse fore noon and cut some wood for stove. I finished cutting wood afternoon. Wife went over to Sombra afternoon. I kept the children. I bought pattened saw axe for small saws $1., 1 dust pan. I paid duty on flour 800 lbs. at $2.25 per 100 - $18. at 20% duty on dollar $3.60, 3 1/2 bushels beans $4. 10% duty on dollar 40 cts., household goods came free except entry fee. Entry fee for free goods 70 cts., entry fee for flour and beans 70 cts. - total paid $5.40. I tried to get a job of bucking wood, failed. I set my hand saw (new saw set works fast - first rate) It is cold. , 28 Jan I went and bought 5 cts. worth soft coal to try and see how it would burn. It burned first rate. Jane Poland came over to see us. She brought note from father saying he had settled with Peter Cattanach and Mrs. Poland for me. I fixed rockers on cradle. Wife and Jane Poland went uptown. Wife bought 1/2 gal. syrup 20 cts., keeps cold. I wrote a letter to cousin, Belle Sifton, Thamesford, Ont. 29 Jan I went and bought 1/2 ton soft coal $2. Jane Poland stayed with us last night. I made wood box, coal was delivered in the afternoon. I bought 1/2 cord softwood from Nomer Staley $1.15. I drew it into wood shed by myself. Jane Poland went home in the afternoon. I was sick at night. 30 Jan I was sick all day with bad cold and fever. most all day, not able to do anything. I was in bed 31 Jan I went over to father's in fore noon. Was there for dinner. Father gave me my note that I gave Peter Cattanach and for receipt for account in full to date. Father gave him my horses for them. He also settled with Mrs. Poland for me. He gave her my lumber wagon, bin of oats and set of double harness. She allowed me my claim against her for fixing line and for some borrowed money that her husband borrowed from me before he died. She gave receipt for claim at 4 division court in County of Lambton, Ontario. I got a letter tonight from cousin Jabey Mordica Carpenter, Uncle Jabes Carpenter's only living son. -216- �James W. Carpenter Diary - 1884 01 Feb We were in all day. Mrs. Beebe lives in same house we do, upstairs. She called in the afternoon and borrowed 2 papers. I wrote a letter to cousin, Jabey Mordica Carpenter. 02 Feb I bucked wood most all day - 1/2 cord cut twice into four for our own stove. Wife went uptown and bought 3 lbs. beef 24 cts., 1 peck potatoes 10 cts., onions 11 cts., sausage 8 cts. I kept the children. Wife and children were over to Heisler's this afternoon. I finished splitting wood. 03 Feb I went over to father's. Rode out with Bill Eyer's. Paid him for salt I borrowed of him last fall to salt my pig 25 cts. for 32 lbs. of salt. I got money for calf at Peter Cattanach's that Thomas Conlin left there for calf. Father sold him the calf. Stepmother sent over some milk for children. I crossed on the ice. Dide Lawden was buried today at Catholic Church, Sombra. 04 Feb I bought one pair heel braces 10 cts., 1 fire shovel 10 cts. I went over to Mrs. Albert Henry's stovewood bee in the afternoon. I walked home at night, left father's at 7 pm and got home at 9 pm. 05 Feb I bought rocking chair for wife $1.50. I went out to Ed Tully shanty, lot 28, in con 11. Hired with Robert Laugheed to cut elm and saw logs. I was at father's for dinner. Rode out to shanty from my old place with William Gales. 06 Feb I cut logs fore noon. Afternoon I rode out to banking with Bill Gales. Helped him unload and rode out to baseline with him. Simon Poland and Henry Youngs called in evening. I did not get up. 08 Feb I was home fore noon. I went over to Sombra. to Robt. Gormely's and waited for Bill Gales. shanty with him. Walked out Rode out to 09 Feb I filed two saws fore noon and helped saw some. Rained most of the afternoon. We cut a few logs. Rain stopped us. 10 Feb I filed one saw fore noon for Conlon boys for Laugheed filed the saw I used at noon and sawed balance of day. is getting colder. It 11 Feb I sawed all day with Spencer. It is very cold. All of the teamsters had their faces, nose or some other part of -217- �James W. Carpenter Diary - 1884 their bodies froze. Wallaceburg. Mercury was 30 degrees below zero in 12 Feb I filed three saws fore noon. Spencer. 13 Feb I sawed all day. Geo. Spencer. Sawed afternoon with Geo. Filed my saw at noon. Cut 29 logs with 14 Feb I sawed all day. Cut 26 logs with Geo. Spencer. Walked home from shanty. Joseph Bullyew, Joe Declare and Avery Tomlin came out with me as far as their places. I got home about 11:20 pm. 15 Feb I walked out to father's fore noon and was there for dinner. Got brother, John E. Carpenter, to take my place in shanty as I had to get some firewood. Jane Poland and Josephine Chartier called in evening. •» 16 Feb I walked over to Sombra to sell my wood to buy corn. Went to Bob Stokes. He was not at home. I tried to sell it at the grist mill, Sombra, could not. I got a dollar from father. John E. Carpenter started for shanty this morning. I brought 1/2 cord of wood from Homer Staley $1. and got it into the wood shed. 17 Feb I cut the 1/2 cord of wood into twice fore noon and split it. Wife went over to Sombra and got 40 cts. Chester Henry owes me for potatoes and got my pants at Lester's that John E. Carpenter sent to me by Martin Sheeran. She bought 1 1/2 lbs. butter 20 cts., 1 bar soap 6 cts. I kept the children while wife was gone, while I was cutting wood in wood shed. I bought in the afternoon - 6 awls 12 cts., 1 ball shew thread 10 cts. and was 2 cts. and fixed my boot that I saw cut at shanty. 18 Feb I started for shanty fore noon. Went around by father's and got strap to fix my boots. Walked out to Landing, got a ride from there to shanty. Arthur Garvey got there for dinner. Sawed afternoon with Geo. Spencer and Mike Conlin. 19 Feb I sawed all day with Mike Conlin and Geo. Spencer. our saw at noon. Filed 20 Feb I sawed all day with Geo. Spencer and Mike Conlin. 21 Feb I sawed fore noon with Bill Pulver and Mike Conlin. I went home in the afternoon. Rode to banking ground with Dick Johnston. Walked rest of the way home, got a letter from cousin, Jabey Carpenter. Posted a letter to Robt. -218- �James W. Carpenter Diary - 1884 McLeod, Alpena, Mich. 22 Feb I walked across River St. Clair to Sombra on ice. I rode out to Capt. Gales with William Ellis. Bill Gales and his team harnessed to go to Thomas Bury to go to shanty. I rode with him to shanty. I lent Bill Gales my chain. Jane Poland and Ida Wright were to see wife at night. They were at our place for supper. I was to shanty. Lazarus Ellis Children Jane {Kellam), Mary (Robson), Sarah (Bury) Isaac, Archaless & William 23 Feb Mrs. Frank Prier died yesterday and was buried today. I sawed all day with Mike Conlin and Bill Pulver. We cut 40 elm logs. Wife and children were over to Chester Henry's, Sombra. 24 Feb Mike Conlin, Bill Pulver and I sawed fore noon, cut 12 elm logs. Bill Pulver and I sawed together afternoon, cut 6 elm logs. I filed saw at noon. 25 Feb Bill Pulver and I sawed together all day, cut 2 6 elm logs. Bill Poland and Alexander Chartier were at our place at night. -219- �James W. Carpenter Diary - 1884 26 Feb Bill Pulver and I and Mike Barris sawed together all day. We finished cutting on 29 fore noon and commenced on lot 26 afternoon. I filed our saw at noon. I felt sick afternoon. 27 Feb I was sick all night with bad cold. Started for home in the morning, got home to Marine City before noon. Was in bed all afternoon. Wife is sick with bad cold too. 28 Feb I fixed my felt boots fore noon and filed my buck saw. I was uptown afternoon and bought 2 cts. worth of bristles. 01 Mar I was at home all day. Was down to river twice to see how crossing was. It is not very good. Jane Poland and Josephine Chartier came to our place this afternoon. They were going to cross the river to go home. I coaxed them to come and stay at my place. They would not. I watched them, they went a little way out and turned and came back and stayed at our place all night. Their £eet were all wet. They changed their stockings and I gave them some ginger tea. They slept out in the kitchen. Jane Poland lent wife 50 cts. Snowed some afternoon. 02 Mar I was loafing around Marine City all day. Jane Poland and Josephine Chartier stayed at our place all day. The ice is very poor. John Waybrant broke through and went down until his pole saved him from going clear in. Jane Poland bought for wife 1 lb. butter 18 cts., 1 bar of soap 5 cts., 1 quart of milk 5 ct. 03 Mar I loafed around town all day. Could not get any work. Jane Poland and Josephine Chartier were at our place all day. 04 Mar I was around town all day. Jane Poland and Josephine Chartier stayed at our place all day. They washed for wife. Josephine Chartier went over to Feeb Saph just before supper. 05 Mar I walked around town fore noon. Hired to Aaron Westbrook for the afternoon for 50 cts. 1 lamp chimney 5 cts., moving a house. Jane Poland stayed at our place all day. Josephine Chartier came and got her clothes. 06 Mar Walked around town fore noon. After, Jane Poland and I went to Canada. I went out to father's and then up to Patrick 0'Hare's and sold him my corn 20 cts. and 3 bushels to John O'Hare. Was there for supper. 07 Mar I stayed at father's all night. Pat and John O'Hare came and got my corn. John got 3 bushels 60 cts., Pat got 16 -220- �James W. Carpenter Diary - 1884 bushels $3.20. Pat O'Hare paid me for a peck of bella potatoes I sold him before I moved. I got ride to Sombra, came across in ferry, charge round trip 50 cts. I got 1/2 cord of softwood Staley daughter $1. Cut up wood afternoon and split it, cut it twice in two. I went uptown and bought 1/2 gal syrup 20 cts., 5 yds. bleach cotton 4 5 cts., butter 24 cts., apples 5 cts. 05 Mar The steamer Omar D. Conger came down from Port Huron to Marine City. She tried to break up the ice. She ran up on the ice, got fast and had to lay in the ice until morning for the ice was on bottom of river. Omar D. Conger 08 Mar I was at home most all day. Was upstairs to Mr. Beebe. They live upstairs of the same house we do. Miss Ida Wright and Miss Seaforth and Josephine Chartier and another girl called at our place in the evening. 09 Mar I bought 3 lbs. sugar 21 cts., 4 lbs. oatmeal 2 0 cts., 1 bar soap 5 cts. Posted a letter to the editor of Alpena Argus and received a letter from cousin, Belle Sifton. 10 Mar I went for Scott to take me across the River St. Clair. He could not, he let me have his boat. I rowed across to Canadian side, but could not land as the ice was running too heavy. I rowed back again. Just at noon, Thomas Whitely and Joe Harris came over from Canada with a couple of passengers. I got ready and went back with them, charged me 25 cts. When we got to Canadian side, we had -221- �James W. Carpenter Diary - 1884 to haul boat out of cakes of running ice, sometimes we had to run the boat onto the cakes of ice then walk from one cake to the other and pull boat after us. I was at father's for dinner, got to shanty before dark. 11 Mar I sawed for Laugheed all day with Rankin Workman and Henry Smith. 12 Mar I sawed for Laugheed all day with Smith. in the afternoon. Went home sick 13 Mar I sawed all day for Laugheed with Rankin Workman. saw yesterday afternoon. Filed 14 Mar I worked for Laugheed all day. Filed saw fore noon. Sawed balance of day with R, Workmen and Smith. Smith came to camp last night. 15 Mar I walked out to Sombra. Ice was so poor that I would not go home. I went to father's for dinner. Wrote a letter to wife and then went to shanty. 16 Mar I had bad toothache. I sawed fore noon. filed saws for Laugheed. Afternoon I 17 Mar I filed saws part of the day. Made an axe handle and a beadle and sawed part of afternoon with Laugheed. 18 Mar Made a beadle and filed saw fore noon. Spencer for Laugheed afternoon. Sawed with Geo. 19 Mar I filed some saws and set one fore noon for Laugheed. Frank Rivers and John E. Carpenter came after me to vote for Scott Act. went with them, stopped at John Blakes for John Brown too. We had dinner there. I voted and went home to Marine City and bought 1/2 cord of softwood and got it into wood shed. 20 Mar I cut wood twice in two and split it and went to shanty. Crossed the river on ice today and yesterday. 21 Mar I worked for Laugheed all day. Cut logs fore noon. Afternoon we cut firewood at shanty door. John Doran and I sawed together. 22 Mar Sunday, I stayed at shanty for breakfast and dinner and got some money. Afternoon about 4 pm., started for home, got there just dusk. Ed Tully gave me $10. on work for Robt. Laugheed. -222- �James W. Carpenter Diary - 1884 23 Mar I paid Joseph Heisler $6. on rent to settle with him up to March 27th. Bought 1/2 cord softwood from Staley $1. Crossed River St. Clair on ice. Ice was very poor, you could see water gush up through the ice. I was at father's for dinner, went to shanty. Got there early. Bought crosscut saw gauge for Robt. Laugheed 75 cts. in Marine City. Got a letter for wife from her cousin, Grace Hamlyn, Bowmanville. I got it at Sombra and put it in another envelope and sent it to wife in Marine City. 24 Mar I filed three saws and gunned one and made two axe handles for Robt. Laugheed. 25 Mar I sawed all day with Geo. Spencer and John Doran. logs for Robt. Laugheed. Cut 3 0 26 Mar I jointed two saws and filed them fore noon. Afternoon, I sawed with John Sheeran and Geo. Spencer - cut 15 logs for Robt. Laugheed. 27 Mar I sawed all day for Robt. Laugheed with Henry Smith. Cut 20 logs. Heard Walpole Indian brassband came and played at our camp. First bluebird today. 28 Mar I sawed for Robt. Laugheed all day with Henry Smith - cut 24 logs. 29 Mar After breakfast, I started for home. Crossed river in Whitely's ferry 25 cts. I was home for dinner. Mrs. Arthur Rattray died yesterday. He died only a couple of weeks before her of typhoid fever. Stayed home all day after I got home except a little while - up to Staley's. 30 Mar I cut 1/2 cord of softwood twice in two fore noon. Snowing most all fore noon. Afternoon, I went to shanty. Bought 4 awls for 4 cts., quine 10 cts., at Parkinson, Wilkesport. I went around by father's and got my old boots. We had supper at lot 22 camp, Rankin Workman and I. We got at our camp, lot 28 con 12, about 9 pm. Slushy tonight. 31 Mar I sawed all day with Rankin Workman and Henry Smith for Robt. Laugheed. 01 Apr I filed two crosscut saws for John Stone for Robt. Laugheed fore noon. We all got our time after dinner, Laugheed made up my time - 1 month 4 1/2 days at $18. per month. Crosscut saw gauge 75 cts. for month $21.10 total $21.85. John and Mike Conlin and I crossed Bear Creek on ice. Ice was poor, water was running on both sides of ice, next to the shore. We carried a rail a -223- �James W. Carpenter Diary - 1884 piece. I got to Sombra a little before sundown, crossed river on Whitely ferry 25 cts. 02 Apr I bought 1 file 6 cts., 1 bottle of black ink 5 cts. Saw robin this morning and a flock of 10 blackbirds yesterday coming home from shanty. I went into Heislers cellar for some potatoes for them, he gave me a basket full. Sit around house most all of the day. I fixed drawer in table for wife, partitioned it off. 03 Apr Rained yesterday and last night, turned to snow in the night and is snowing now. I was home all day. Commences writing desk. 04 Apr I bought 1 box tacks for my boots, fixed them and finished writing desk. I bought 1 1/2 lbs. butter 30 cts., 3 apples 3 cts. Willie had a touch of croup. Froze quite hard last night. I borrowed a book about Rights of Labor from George. * 05 Apr I was home all day until evening then I went up to George and took his book home about Rights of Labor. Got back about 10 pm. 06 Apr I set around house fore noon. Afternoon, I and Martin Beebe went up to Recor marsh to hunt ducks. We helped shoot a hell diver and tried to get a job cutting cord wood. We crossed over Belle River by red school house on bridge and came around by bush on west side of Belle River bridge by red school house. Was damaged some by frozen ice. Jane Poland came over to help wife sew - ferrage 50 cts. 07 Apr I set around house fore noon. Afternoon, I went up to upper iron bridge, as heard it was in danger of being carried away. Was there most of afternoon. The jam of ice came through at upper bridge - damaged the bridge some at 9 pm. The jam carried Tim Baker and Buckeye State down the stream and waged them between the S.H. Johnston and Anderson. The lower bridge came alright. I was up until 1 o'clock in the morning. 08 Apr Roamed around town fore noon. Afternoon, I helped Martin Beebe get his boat out of Belle River and cut ice out of it. Got ready to go to father's, got across on Canadian side of River St. Clair and had to come back for ice was too thick off boat. We were in neither of the ferries but Joseph Russ, Young Coda and Dan Michael Herrin were with us. I came back and stayed at home. -224- �James W. Carpenter Diary - 1884 09 Apr Martin and Ed Beebe and I went up to Belle River to hunt fish in ditches. From Belle River, Martin shot one pike. I started for father's after 3 pm., crossed over in Whitely ferry. I got to father's at bed time. 10 Apr I stayed at father's last night. I went into potato pit, did not find any froze. Then started for Wallaceburg to see Ed Tully to get balance of my pay for working for him for Robt. Laugheed. He was in Dresden. I went down side road to the big ditch. I saw 5 pike in it, then east to next side road, then nearly south to the Burg. I went out to William Tweedles, took him two bella potatoes. Got to Tweedle's at supper time. Father gave me five dollars for bran, little wheat and shovel. I gave him 25 cts. 1 1 Apr I stayed at W. Tweedle's last night and all day. Began to snow in the night and most all day. Snow is 6 inches deep, the snow was soft and packed. I helped Tweedle clean up barley - 70 bushels with Frank Armstrong and Cyrenius Cronk. 12 Apr Snowing some today. I was at Tweedle's all day. I read most all of House of Prince David through. I was at Church at night. 13 Apr I stayed at Tweedle's last night. Sled for Wallaceburg after breakfast. Ed Tully was not in Burg yet. I waited until night. I stopped at Windsor House, kept by Shepard Summers. Ed Tully came about 10:30 pm. I showed him my time and balance due me. He made out that he did not know his clerk's signature but when he found out that I was alright he said he would see me tomorrow. Then went to bed. 14 Apr I saw Ed Tully and asked him for my money. He said he could not pay me until he came back from Chatham. He came good for my bed and breakfast 50 cts. I stayed around town fore noon. Afternoon, I went out to James Allen's, was there for supper. I then went to Wallaceburg but Ed Tully did not come on 6 o'clock train as he said he would but went to London. I waited until 7 pm. and then I started for father's. Got to father's about midnight. 15 Apr I stayed at father's last night. Started for Marine City in the morning. Aaron Westbrook's store burned last night. I got home before noon. I bought 1/2 gal syrup 2 0 cts., 3 eggs 10 cts. I got 1/2 cord softwood from Nomer Staley $1. Wife borrowed of Jane Poland while I was away 75 cts. and 50 cts. once before making it $1.25 in all. I paid her 50 cts. of it. Laid around house the rest of the day. -225- �James W. Carpenter Diary - 1884 16 Apr Martin Beebe and I went hunting fish in big ditch west of Marine City - got none. Afternoon, we went up Belle River in Martin's boat to Gardner's Creek and got some firewood and brought it down in boat. I bought 12 1/2 lbs. pork at $1. Ed Beebe went with us after wood. I borrowed book from Wink Baker - Little Jesse James. 17 Apr Martin and Ed Beebe and I went up to Charley Gardener's and got back after dinner. Martin and I cut some small wood up afternoon. Wife bought 3 lbs. beef 24 cts., 1 lb. baking soda. Butcher cheated her out of 1/4 lb. so she took him his beef back and went to another shop and bought beef. 18 Apr I loafed around all day. Finished reading Little Jesse James through. Wife bought 1 lb. butter 2 0 cts. Wife gave Jane Poland 15 cts. to pay ferrage. Jane Poland went home today. Ice in River St. Clair. I bought 1/2 gal. oil 6 cts., pepper 10 cts. 19 Apr I was home all day until evening then Willie and I went down to River St. Clair to see if there was any ice in river, there was. It was a fine day. Miss Seaforth called in evening. 20 Apr I fooled around with Martin and Ed Beebe. Bought 4 fish hooks and one fish line 8 cts. Fished some, did not get any. I tried to get job of work but could not. 21 Apr I tried to get some work but could not. Martin Beebe and Ed and I tried to shoot and spear some fish, did not get any. Fine weather. 22 Apr I looked around fore noon for work, could not get any. Afternoon, I went down to mouth of Belle River and fished - caught 3 perch and 3 lizzards. Joseph Heisler came after me to go to Vicksburg tomorrow for lumber. 23 Apr I and Martin Beebe and John King, the boy that is learning the trade, went up on the steamer, SS Mary, to Vicksburg with Joseph Heisler for a raft of lumber. We got our raft, finished our raft and left Vicksburg at 4:15 pm. Got to Marine City 2:45 on the next morning, and up to old stove mill in Belle River. Joe Heisler took his own grub with him and 2 gal. cider and 1 quart rye whiskey. We had a fine old time drifting down St. Clair River. Wife bought a pound of butter 18 cts. 24 Apr I helped Joe Heisler unload lumber. Got done about 5:30 pm. Martin Beebe, John Wing and 3 other Dutchmen helped -226- �James W. Carpenter Diary - 1884 too. It took us all to 10:30 am. to get raft up to Heisler dock where we unloaded - one Dutchman got wet. 25 Apr Martin and Ed Beebe cut stovewood out of old boards and fence parts and scantling for Thomas Lester. Had to file saws at noon. I bought 1 lb. butter at Donahue's 20 cts. 26 Apr I was home all day mostly. Joseph Heisler came over after me to witness his wife sign a paper. I did and John Spinks witnessed it too. Paper was dated 25th, so Heisler said. 27 Apr Martin Beebe, John Joseph Heisler for steamer, SS Mary. was coming full of Vicksburg. We got had our raft up in Wing and I went up to Vicksburg with another load of lumber. Went up on We got our raft done about 5 pm. River ice 1/2 hour behind us when we left to Marine City 12 o'clock midnight and Belle River. 28 Apr I helped Joe Heisler unload his raft on his dock in Belle River. It was about 9 pm. when we got raft to his dock. Martin Beebe and John Wing and two other Dutchmen helped too. 29 Apr I went up town to see Widdows about working in the brick yard. Saw Mat unloading coal at Blood and Harts dock. I went down there for a job. Lovejoy sent me down to Matt Sicken dock. He said I would get a job there. I met a man there, he asked me if I wanted a job, I said I did. He told me to go and take his place for Lovejoy. I went up and took it. I bought 1/2 gal. syrup 25 cts. 01 May I worked 2 hours and 40 min. fore noon unloading Matt Sicken and 2 hrs. and 20 min. coaling up Geo. King. Lovejoy paid me for work on Sicken - 12 hrs. and 2 0 min. $2.45. Wife bought 1 lb. butter 18 cts., 1 lb. sausage meat 10 cts., apples 2 cts. 02 May I helped Geo. Smith & Co. finish coaling up Geo. King - 1 hrs. 45 min. I asked Joseph Heisler for some time to white wash stepmother's house. I wet it down and got it ready to white wash. Paid me fore noon for loading up the King. I helped Lovejoy and Co, load up the Edward Smith at Blood and Harts dock - 2 hr. and 50 min. and helped to put on 60 tons on the Gratwick, Blood and Hart dock - 2 hrs. and 37 min. I bought 2 1/2 lbs. fresh pork 25 cts., 1/2 lb. tea 25 cts., 1 bunch radishes 5 cts., apples 5 cts., 1 bunch rhubarb 5 cts. Wife bought 2 lbs. butter 3 6 cts. Joseph Heisler allowed me $6. on house rent for helping him raft. -227- �James W. Carpenter Diary - 1884 03 May I went over to father's to see how my potatoes were. I saw some of father's, they are alright. I crossed the river on Whitely ferry. Rained some. I got home before supper. Matt Sicken Lunber & Planing Mill Marine City, Michigan 04 May I went down to river to see if boat had come to Blood and Hart dock, it had not come. I went down to Lester's dock, had not come there. I came back. I met Mr. Hart. I asked him if boat had come, he said yes - upper dock (Philip Rice's). I went up there. I was a little late. I asked Lovejoy if he had a full crew, he said he had but he said to wait until John Arnold came. He came and he told me to go to work. I worked 9 1/2 hrs. It was on the S.H. Johnson, unloading coal. I white washed bedroom wall in stepmother's house. John E. Carpenter and Curtis Wright were over to get a berth of sailing. They were promised a berth on the big new barge, New Orleans. 05 May I worked 1/2 hr. finishing unloading S.H. Johnson. We went down to Lester's dock, worked there 6 1/2 hrs. unloading coal. John E. Carpenter and Curtis Wright came over to Marine City. Mate of New Orleans had two other men in their place. They went to Algonac to see Smith. Curtis Wright got a berth on one of Smith's boats. John could not find a berth. They are staying at my place -228- �James W. Carpenter Diary - 1884 tonight. Wife bought ham smoked 1 lb. 12 cts., 3 lbs. beef steak 3 0 cts., head cheese 10 cts., 1 doz. eggs 12 cts., 2 lbs. sugar apples 8 cts. 06 May I worked 3 hrs. 15 min. coaling up the Lowell, Blood and Hart's dock for Lovejoy & Co. Went down to Lester's dock afternoon. Rained. We did not work. I came home and white washed part of old Emma house that is father's wife's. I bought 1 doz. eggs 13 cts. Wife bought 2 lbs. butter , milk 4 cts. John E. Carpenter stayed with us tonight. 07 May I went down to Lester's dock. We had to go and coal up the Edward Smith, Blood and Hart dock - 1 hr. 25 min. We then went down to Lester's dock and worked 8 1/2 hrs. unloading the . John E. Carpenter finished white washing house for me. He went home in the afternoon. 08 May I worked for Lovejoy & Co. unloading Danube. I went up to Blood and Hart's after dinner. They paid me for coaling up the Lowell - 3 hrs. @ 75 cts. and for coaling Edward Smith - 1 hr. 25 min. and for unloading barge, Danube - 19 hrs. $3.80. Wife bought web cotton 51 yds. $3.06, 1 shaving brush 5 cts., apples 2 cts., 2 yds. bleach cotton 18 cts., 1 glass jelly 10 cts. I scrubbed stepmother's house afternoon. Wind cold and raw. 09 May I helped Lovejoy & Co. coal up Abercorn - 1 hr. 53 min. I went home and told wife I was going to move. Went uptown and saw Connett, a drag man. He promised to move my stove for me right away after dinner. He did not come as he agreed. I went uptown to find him, I could not. I got instead, Baker and he moved stove, cupboard, flour and beans. I and Martin moved most all the rest of the stuff over and we moved in stepmother's house. Martin Beebe, Joseph Heisler and man living in Joseph Heisler's helped me to move stove out of Joseph Heisler's house. Daniel Lovejoy came for me at 11 pm. to go and coal up the Oswego. There I went, worked 2 hrs. and 15 min. 10 May I was around home all day. Slept part of the day. 11 May I ran around town part of fore noon. I borrowed Martin Beebe's scow and sculled across River St. Clair and went out to father's for my potatoes. I was at father's for dinner. I saw Stanley Catton going out after some shade trees. I asked if he would take out my potatoes. He said he would. I went out and helped him get his shade trees and he brought out my potatoes to James Bury's where I left the boat. I left there about 6:10 pm. and got home before sun down. I had 3 bushels belle, 2 1/4 bushels -229- �James W. Carpenter Diary - 1885 white elephant. Martin Beebe and I went up to Blood and Hart's and paid duty on potatoes 15% on bushel and 70 cts entry fees - making in all $1.43. Wife bought 1 bag potatoes 40 cts. 12 May I borrowed Joseph Heisler's spade and shovel and spaded some of my garden. I bought 1 pint of onions 8 cts., 1 doz. eggs 12 cts., sausage 10 cts., 1 box of paint 15 cts., orange 1 ct. I bought keyhole saw 35 cts. I painted cupboard and writing desk. Lovejoy came for me t help him coal up the Duluth. I went and worked 1 hr. 5 min. 13 May Martin Beebe went down to brick yard for a job of work. We fished some but did not get any. I scrubbed floor for wife. I bought 1 gal. kerosine oil 12 cts., 2 boxes matches 6 cts. I heard boat whistle, I went up town and found it was the C.F. Curtis down at Lester's dock. I went down and worked 1 hr. 10 min. When we'got through there, we coaled another one at Blood and Hart dock - 15 tons taking 4 0 min. total 46 cts. L.C. Cottrell gave me fish pole for helping him unload a stove in his ware room 14 May Martin Beebe and I went fishing at the mouth of Belle River. Martin Beebe caught 2 perch and I only caught 1. I went over to Sombra. Whitely ferry 10 cts. I sent my time down by clerk of Hiawatha to Wallaceburg to collect some from Ed Tully for work I did there for him last winter sawing for Laugheed for Ed Tully. 15 May I went up to Blood and Hart's dock. S.H. Johnson was in. I worked 10 hrs. 5 min - 20 cts. an hr. $2.06 for Lovejoy & Co. Wife got Judd Baker to fetch barrel of water from River St. Clair 15 cts. quart of sour milk 2 cts., 1 doz. eggs 12 cts. Willie and Eva May went after them. 2 lbs. butter 36 cts. A Dutchman plowed my garden for me charged me $1. for doing it. 16 May I went over to Sombra to meet steamer, Hiawatha, to see if clerk of boat got my money from Ed Tully, he was not in Wallaceburg. I fished 30 min. before boat got to Sombra. I went over to Martin Beebe's boat with some person going fishing, I went out to father's to see if I could find my hoe, could -230- Hiawatha leaving Port Huron �James W. Carpenter Diary - 1884 not. I was at father's for dinner. I came home afternoon. Crossed ferry 10 cts. I cleaned up back of our yard some early rose potatoes. I bought 1 hoe 40 fresh pork 20 cts. Lovejoy paid me for work $2.06. 1 7 May I was home most for dinner. He ferrier for his Richard Heyland on Whitely's and planted cts., 2 lbs. yesterday all day. Peter N. Henry was at our place was over to Marine City to get horse horse. I went uptown with him and I saw and Patrick Cullin in town today. 18 May John Arnold's boy came for me to go to Rice dock to boat about 11 o'clock last night. I went, I worked 10 min. coaling the Fairbanks. Geo. Smith came for coal up Geo. King. I did, 1 hr. 3 3 min. I worked hrs. unloading S.H. Johnson $1.85. I bought 2 lbs. 30 cts., 1/2 gal. syrup 25 cts. Wife bought 1 doz. 12 cts. I bought straw hat 5 cts. coal a 1 hr. me to 9.15 butter eggs 19 May I worked 1.30 hrs. finishing unloading S.H. Johnson 3 0 cts. I bought at Mrs. Backus - 2 rhubarb 10 cts., 1 paper peas 5 cts., 2 ounces alcohol 10 cts., and put some Tamarac gum in it and put a plaster of it on my back. Martin Beebe and I went down to brick yard for work, got none. I planted a few belle potatoes and gave Joseph Heisler about 1/4 bushel of white elephant, 1/4 bushel of belle. Wife bought 8 yds. print 56 cts., 2 1/2 yds. gingum 22 cts., 1 set of hooks for herself 30 cts., 1 ball cotton yarn 7 cts. I planted some peas. Wife got 1 lb. butter 15 cts., 1 orange 3 cts. 20 May I planted some belle potatoes fore noon. Afternoon, I went fishing with Martin and Ed Beebe, got none. John E. Carpenter and Fred Young were at my place in evening. I went uptown with them. I sent father some potatoes by John E, Carpenter. I bought a 5 ct. straw hat and sent it to father by John. I bought 2 lbs. prunes 16 sts. Martin Beebe went uptown with them and me. 21 May I finished planting my belle potatoes about 1 3 / 4 bushels fore noon. I sold Nomer Staley 1/4 bushel belle potatoes 2 5 cts. and same of white elephant 25 cts. I bought 1/2 cord maple and white ash $2.50 per cord $1.25. Turned potatoes on wood and paid cash for balance. I went uptown afternoon and bought 4 fish hooks 2 cts., and then went down to point and fished. I caught 7 bass and 3 perch. Willie bought at Lester's 1/2 doz. eggs 10 cts. 22 May I worked 2 1/2 hrs. fore noon unloading S.H. Johnson. Rain stopped us. I went down afternoon. Rained and we -231- �James W. Carpenter Diary - 1884 did not work. I bought 2 lbs. butter 3 0 cts. Martin Beebe and I went down to salt block. I fished in Belle River at night, got none. 23 May I worked 6.4 5 hrs. unloading S.H. Johnson $1.35 and then I went down to salt block and worked 2 hrs. loading salt on the S.H. Johnson 50 cts. Charlotte Henry was visiting at our place today. She was at our place for dinner. Wife bought 1 lb. smoked ham 12 cts., 1 lb. prunes 8 cts., sugar 4 cts., 2 lbs. butter 30 cts. 24 May I was home most all day. John Arnold came after me to coal up the Birkhead. I worked 1.50 hrs. 50 cts. 25 May I finished planting my potatoes, white elephant. I planted today 1/2 bushel fore noon. Went up to Blood and Hart dock and bought 95 lbs. of straw to fill two straw ticks 1/2 cts. per pound 47 cts., 1/2 doz. eggs 6 cts. I went to fish Blood and Hart dock for herron, got none. Lovejoy wants me to help him to split and move some wood at commercial hotel as they wanted to lay some water pipe. I began at 3 pm. and worked until 6 pm. Paid me 50 cts. for it. I bought 2 lbs. butter 30 cts., 2 lbs. prunes 16 cts., 1 pair overhauls 75 cts., 1 hat for Willie 5 cts. Wife got 1 glass jelly 10 cts., shelf paper 3 cts., coconut 10 cts. Jane Poland commenced to work for us today. 26 May I waited for the S.H. Johnson and fished Blood and Hart dock, got none. She did not come, I went down to point to Marine City Stave Co. dock. When I got there, boat had came and I came back. I worked 1.30 hrs. fore noon and 5,15 hrs. afternoon unloading Johnson, Rice's dock. After supper I went down to Sicken dock, worked 1.10 hrs. unloading Matt Sicken. Wife bought ball of cotton yarn 8 cts. 28 May I worked 5.5 hrs. finishing unloading the S.H. Johnson. Lovejoy called and paid wife the money for unloading the coal - total 13 hrs. $2.60. Afternoon, I worked 3.25 hrs. loading the S.H. Johnson with salt at the salt block 85 cts. Alexander came for Jane Poland to go to a dance tomorrow night at Callahan's, Canada. I bought 1 qt. strawberries 12 cts., 2 lbs. bolones 20 cts., 1 qt. milk 5 cts., 2 lbs. butter 30 cts., 1 lb. pork 10 cts., 1 bar soap 5 cts., 3 lbs. sugar 15 cts., 1 spool thread 5 cts. I worked 1/2 hr. 29 May Geo. Smith came up for me to coal Geo. King, Sicken dock, worked 45 min. -232- �James W. Carpenter Diary - 1884 30 May Clock spring broke last night. I went to Blood and Hart dock to fish, got none. I went down to dredge below Belle River and fished there, caught 5 perch and bought one from Ed Beebe for a fish hook. I took clock up to jewelry store and got new spring put in 50 cts. I did nothing afternoon. I paid Jane Poland 75 cts. wife borrowed from her last winter. Jane went home this afternoon. I bought 2 pair cotton hose 20 cts. 3 1 May I was home most all day. I was opening a can of currant jelly when a small piece of the glass flew in my eye. I got some flaxseed at the harness shop and put some of it in my eye when I went to bed and bound a handkerchef over it. Dan Graves was at our place in the evening. Jane Poland did not get back, rained. 0 1 Jun Eye is some better. I went down to M.C. Stave Co. dock to see if I could get a job of helping boiler from the S.H. Johnson, could not. John Arnold came for me to help coal up the Calumet. I went and worked one hour 2 5 cts. Dan Lovejoy paid me for coaling the same 25 cts. and 25 cts. for coaling the one at Rice's dock on last Friday night, the 29th. of May. I tried my trowling line after I got my hook fast on a snag and lost the spoon. I bought another one 25 cts. Lydia Henry was at our place today visiting. Jane Poland got back this morning. I went fishing this afternoon, caught 6 perch and 3 herron. Beebe had the Montpelers yawl and went down to Wanzel Salt Block dock or spiles for dock and caught the 3 herron there. Bebee had my line and hook and caught 3 for himself. Eva May had her wrist hurt by Jane by lifting her off from the floor by her arm. I went and got Dr. Parker to see her arm. He said it was in her wrist and charged me 75 cts. I bought a trowling spoon at Cottrell's 25 cts., 1 lb. currants 10 cts., 2 lbs. sugar 10 cts., 1 lb. granulated sugar 8 cts., 1 doz. eggs 12 cts., 1 box baking powder 10 cts. 02 Jun I went down to M.C. Stave Co. dock to see if boat had come with the coal. The coal had not come. Martin Beebe and his mother and father and brother and I and Jane Poland went fishing in their boat down at the brick yard dock. I caught 3 3 fish, 23 herron and 10 perch. I went down after supper and caught 6 herron and one perch. Wife gave Joseph Heisler 6 herron. 03 Jun I went to brick yard dock to fish, caught 7 - 6 herron and 1 perch. I went up to Blood and Hart's dock and helped coal the Lowell 3.8 hrs. 15 cts. per hr. I sold my fish for 7 cts. I bought 18 mince hooks 2 cents, sold part of them for 1 cent. Went fishing afternoon, caught 3 herron, -233- �James W. Carpenter Diary - 1884 sold 2 of them for 2 cents, brought the other home. I bought chamber 35 cts., 1/4 lb. tea 13 cts., 2 lbs. butter 30 cts., 3 apples 2 cts., 1 spool thread 5 cts. Wife borrowed 25 cts. from Jane Poland. Rained most all of the day. 04 Jun I worked 9 5/60 hrs. unloading the W.P. Thew at Marine City Stave Co. dock for Lovejoy and Arnold 2 0 cts. per hr. Rain stopped us some. Wife bought 2 lbs. butter 30 cts., 3 lbs. pork 24 cts. 05 Jun Rained most all night. I went down to the barge W.P. Thew to finish unloading her. The Johnson came in last night. We of the Forward went down to Lester's dock to wheel the deck load of the Johnson. I worked 8 20/60 hrs. Wife bought 1 lb. smoked shoulder 10 cts., 1 lb. prunes 8 cts. I posted a letter to wife's cousin in Austria 5 cts. I bought 2 bunches of radishes at the harness shop. The boat that Curtis Wright is on is anchored at the head of Whitelys Island. 06 Jun I worked 1.40/60 hrs. coaling the Duluth bulkhead 2/ at Lester's dock last night and I worked 1.37/60 hrs. unloading the S.H. Johnson. After we unloaded the Johnson we went on her to the salt dock. I worked 7 hrs. loading the S.H. Johnson with salt, captain gave me $1.50 for doing it. I stowed salt in the hold. My potatoes are coming up. I gave Jane Poland 2/ on work. Wife bought 1/2 doz. eggs 6 cts., 4 lbs. sugar 20 cts. 29 May I worked 1.50/60 hrs. coaling the C.F. Curtis 2/. I bought 3 fish hooks, 2 sinkers, 1 fish hook with white string attached 5 cts., 2 lbs. butter 30 cts. I worked 1 hr. coaling John B. Lyon 25 cts. I worked 50/60 hrs. coaling boat at Rice's dock 2 5 cts. Martin Beebe and I went fishing fore noon, caught 3, Martin got 8. We left boat at Belle River lower bridge. Someone stole our fish while we were coaling the C.F. Curtis. I fished afternoon, caught 5 at dredge, one of them was a herron. 07 Jun We were home all day. Lovejoy & Co. sent for me to help coal the Smith, more 30/60 hrs. at 12 cts. I was warm today. 08 Jun I worked 4 10/60 hrs. 20 cts. unloading lumber for Dan Williams. Geo. Smith and Martin Beebe took the job of unloading 22 1/2 cords of building stone from the Volunteer for 60 cts. per cord. Martin Beebe, Geo. Smith and Jess Frizze, Wallace McJudus, Jim Smith and myself and Lewis Roberts worked together and divided up when we were done. We hired two men 20 cts., per hr. for 20 hrs. $2. -234- �James W. Carpenter Diary - 1884 We had $1.57 apiece. up to hatch. I worked in the hold passing stone 09 Jun We finished unloading the stone, when we divided money we had $1.57 a piece. We worked 10 hrs. a piece. We corded the stone on the bank. We made 16 cts. per hour. It is worth $1. an hour per cord for same work. I bought a pair of pants for myself $1., 3 lbs. butter 45 cts., 3 yds. gingum 17 cts., 1 lb. meat 10 cts., candy 1 ct. Sarah and Charlotte Henry were at our place for dinner. 10 Jun Lovejoy sent me 1/ by Martin Beebe for coaling Smith. More on Sunday last. Loafed around town fore noon. The S.H. Johnson came in about 11 am. We began to unload him after dinner. I worked five hours 20 cts. per hr. $1. Blood and Hart's dock. After supper we went down to M.C.S. Co. and I worked 2.15/60 hrs. taking deck load from the Point Abino. Wife bought 2 bunches of rhubarb 10 cts., 5 eggs 5 cts., 2 lbs. sugar 10 cts., 1 spool thread 5 cts., 1 lb. currants 9 cts. Miss Mary Rivers was at our place for dinner. 1 1 Jun I worked 5 4 5/60 hrs. finishing unloading the Johnson. Mrs. Warren and Mrs. Chester Henry were at our place in the afternoon. I worked 5 hrs. unloading the Point Abino after supper. I worked 1.10/60 hrs. coaling Gratwick. I bought 1 coconut 7 cts., 1/4 lb. tea 12 cts., milk 5 cts., 1/2 doz. eggs 6 cts., 1 bar soap 5 cts. Mrs. Baker called this evening. 12 Jun I worked 5.45/60 hrs. finishing unloading Point Abino. I helped coal the C.F. Curtis 1.20/60 hrs. 3 am. I went up to Blood ahd Hart's. Lovejoy and Arnold paid me for work up to the Point Abino. I worked part of the afternoon unloading Prince Alfred. I gave Jane Poland 6/ on work. Martin Beebe fell into the hold of Point Abino and bruised himself pretty bad. He had to go home. He could not work. 13 Jun I worked 6 hrs. fore noon unloading Prince Alfred. When I got home wife was sick. I went back and I told Smith that I could not work afternoon. I went home and then went after Dr. Baird. He came. Jane Poland went after Mrs. Beebe and Mrs. Beebe went for Mrs. Joseph Heisler. Mrs. Beebe was here when Dr. came. I went and washed and before I had finished washing the baby was born about 1:15 pm. Called him Joseph Wellington Carpenter. Mrs. Joseph Heisler did not get here until after baby was born. I went uptown and bought me a pair shoes $2.50, 4 lbs. oatmeal 16 cts., 1 lb. granulated sugar 8 cts., 1 bushel potatoes 30 cts., 1 bunch rhubarb 5 cts., bunch radishes 4 -235- �James W. Carpenter Diary - 1884 6cts. Wife bought fore noon - 4 lbs. butter 60 cts., 1 doz. eggs 12 cts. I bought 1/2 pint brandy 3 0 cts. with bottle for wife. Mrs. Wink Baker and Mrs. Baker called in evening. 14 Jun John Ward called me last night to coal a boat at Blood and Hart's dock. I worked about 2 hrs. Dr. Baird called this morning and said wife was doing well. Mrs. Baker and Mrs. Beebe and Mrs. Scoble called afternoon. I was up to John Arnold's. Geo. King came in and Geo. Smith wanted me to come down and coal the King. I worked 2.10/60 hrs. I was around home most all day. Dr. Robt. Baird 15 Jun I worked 3.45/60 hrs. unloading Prince Alfred and part of afternoon unloading same. It was after 4 pm. when I quit. I was taken with a stick in the back and could not stoop. John Hedge took my place. I bought 5 lbs. sugar 25 cts., 1 straw hat for myself 25 cts., milk for 1 week in advance, 1 qt. a day 35 cts. Mrs. Colby, Mrs. Beebe and Mrs. Baker called today. 16 Jun I hoed part of my potatoes. I could not work in the coal. I had lame back. I settled with Lovejoy and Arnold 14 hrs. unloading Prince Alfred $2.80, 2 hrs. coaling boat at Blood and Hart's dock. I bought 1 bushel potatoes 2 5 cts., 1 lb. smoked ham 16 cts., 1/2 cord softwood of Staley $1.25. 17 Jun I hoed potatoes part of fore noon. I went up to Holland's shipyard. I bought a fish hook for putting in trowling spool, 1 bunch fire crackers 5 cts., 1 qt. strawberries 18 cts., 2 bush onions 5 cts. 18 Jun I was to father's fore noon. I was at Chester Henry's for dinner. I bought 1 lb. butter 15 cts., 1 doz. eggs 12 cts. I got home 4 pm. John Broad was over to my place. I went with him up to brewery for 1 gal. beer for his mother. They would not sell 1 gal. so we had to go to a saloon. -236- �James W. Carpenter Diary - 1884 19 Jun I was loafing around town waiting for the S.H. Johnson. She went around the night of 16th. and did not get off til this morning. She got here about 11 am. The Thames lighted of her deck load. I worked coaling Porter Chamberlain 37/60 hrs. @15 cts. I worked 2 15/60 hrs. unloading Johnson deck load off from steam scow Thames, Port Lambton, Ont. I bought 2 lbs. butter 3 0 cts., 1 bunch rhubarb 5 cts., 1 gal. kerosine oil 12 cts. Streets of Marine City -237- c1885 �James W. Carpenter Diary - 1884 George King N. Mills F.M. Knapp Maine Abercorn P.M. Birkhead Some Ships that James Carpenter Worked On -238- �James W. Carpenter Diary - 1884 20 Jun Dan Lovejoy came for me to load up. We coaled Wallace Waldo Avery and S.H. Johnson. I worked on the Avery and Johnson - Avery 2 hrs. and Johnson 15/60 hrs. Jane Poland went home. Rained some this afternoon. Mrs. Baker called. Jane Poland did not get back, rain stopped her. 1 worked 8.30/60 hrs. unloading S.H. Johnson $1.70 Blood and Hart's dock. Bought 1 lb. beef steak 10 cts., 1 bunch rhubarb 5 cts., 1 lb. dried apples 5 cts., sugar 3 0 cts., 2 lbs. butter 30 cts. Rain stopped us a little while afternoon. 22 Jun I went down to Blood and Hart's dock after I got breakfast. The I.E Mills was in. I stayed and worked on her. Jane Poland got back in time to get my dinner. She brought her sister, Maggie, with her. I worked 11 hours unloading the Mills. After we unloaded the Mills, we worked 1 hour coaling up the Maine of Marysville. 23 Jun I helped a Dan Williams unload stone 2 30/60 hrs. 50 cts. Lovejoy and Arnold paid me for work up to date. Bought 1 lb. smoked meat 10 cts., 1 pair heavy shoes for myself $1., 1 pair slippers 50 cts., 2 pair hose 20 cts., 3 qts. strawberries 25 cts. 24 Jun I hoed potatoes part of fore noon. I went down to Blood and Hart's dock and helped 1 hour coaling the Abercorn 25 cts. I finished hoeing my potatoes first time. I went down to the Marine City Stave Co. dock and worked 4 15/60 hrs. loading salt on the Propeller Nashua 2/. Bought 3 lbs. butter 4 5 cts., 1 bar soap 5 cts. 25 Jun I worked 8 3/4 hrs. loading the Nashua with salt. I worked 7 1/4 hrs. stowing salt on the boat. Captain paid me for 7 1/4 hrs. $1.80. The Marine City Stave Co. paid me for balance 5 3/4 hrs. $1.43. Bought 2 bunched onions 5 cts., radishes 5 cts. 26 Jun I loafed around town fore noon. Afternoon, I went downtown. I got a job digging ditch to lay water pipe into Hurds house. I worked 1/2 day 63 cts. I borrowed Joseph Hesler's shovel. Jane and Maggie Poland went to New City Hall to children's concert with Mrs. Baker. 27 Jun I began to hill my potatoes for the last time. I went to Blood and Hart's dock. The Lowell was in. She wanted 2 0 tons of coal. I waited until noon. Went home to dinner as Lowell had to get her boiler fixed before she coaled. I went up to Blood and Hart's dock and worked 1 4 0/60 hrs. coaling Lowell 40 cts. Joseph Heisler wanted $6. on rent $3. balance due him on his house and $3. on stepmother's -239- �James W. Carpenter Diary - 1884 house. I paid him when I went to coal the Lowell. Bought City Hall Marine City c1890 1/2 lb. tea 25 cts., 3 lbs. butter 45 cts. Lydia Henry was at our place fore noon. She wanted wife to go over home with her. I would not let her go. I went uptown to see Bill Nichols who had his leg broke unloading coal and his father about getting work on the water works. I bought 2 lbs. dried apples 8 cts., 3 bunches rhubarb 8 cts. I got paid for working at Hurd's yesterday at Burnity 63 cts. Lovejoy came for me last night to coal C.F. Curtis, I went. Lovejoy paid me Abercorn and C.F. Curtis. 28 Jun I was home all day. I was at the salt block after supper. Schooner Foote came in with coal for salt block. 29 Jun I set up with Martin Beebe until 12 o'clock last night. I worked 9 hrs. unloading Schooner Foote. I bought hat for Willie 5 cts. and got buttons fixed on my shoes, 1 yd. brown duck 16 cts. Mrs. Baker called this evening. Joseph Heisler gave me receipt for money paid on rent $3. 30 Jun I commenced to work for Nicholas. Worked 10/. Bought 2 lbs. butter 30 cts., 1 1/2 lbs. cts. Mrs. Peter N. Henry and Mrs. Christopher at our place for dinner. I hoed some potatoes supper. -240- all day pork 15 Walker were after �James W. Carpenter Diary - 1884 01 Jul I worked all day for Nicholas. Willie was with me. Hoed potatoes after supper. I borrowed a spade from a Dutchman across the street from Heisler's. 02 Jul I hoed potatoes before breakfast. I went up to work on the water works. Nicholas wanted to lay us off until coal came. I finished hoeing my potatoes. Bought 2 lbs. butter 3 0 cts., 1 bunch rhubarb 5 cts., 1 coconut 5 cts., 2 doz. pearl buttons 10 cts., 5 lbs. sugar 3 0 cts., 1 qt. strawberries 9 cts., 1 bar soap 5 cts., milk 5 cts. Wife was over to Beebe's fore noon and to Baker's in afternoon. Lydia Henry came for wife to go to Sombra with her, wife did not go. 03 Jul I heard boat whistle, I went up to Blood and Hart's dock. It was the White and Friant. I worked 1.25/60 hrs. coaling her and 35/60 hrs. coaling Wissahickon and 1.20/60 hrs. coaling the Duluth. I paid Jane Poland $3. on work. 1 went over to Sombra in the afternoon to go out to father's for his spade and shovel. I found them at Peter Cattanach's. Father had sent them out for me. I sent word by Mrs. Peter Henry for him to send them there. I crossed the river with Whitely ferry 15 cts., 1 qt. strawberries 10 cts. I was down where they were unloading brick in Belle River. Wife and Jane and Maggie Poland were over to Lutheran Church to a German wedding. I took care of Willie and Eva. 04 Jul I worked all day for Nicholas in water works. Father and stepmother and Roland Henry were over to spend 4th. of July. They were at our place for dinner and supper. John Arnold came for me last night to coal Birkhead. I worked 2 hrs. coaling her 80 paid. Bought 3 lbs. butter 45 cts., 2 lbs. smoked meat 20 cts., 2 qts. strawberries 2 0 cts., coconut 5 cts. Jane Poland went home today. We did not want her any longer. 05 Jul I was home most all day. I was over to see Martin Beebe a little while and had a walk around town a little while. 06 Jul I worked 7 50/60 hrs. unloading S. H. Johnson and 1.30/60 hrs. coaling Progress, river dock. Rained while we were coaling and we got all wet. Bought 1 1/4 lbs. beef 12 cts., 3 1/2 yds. shirting 32 cts., 1/4 lb. pepper 10 cts. Maggie Poland picked potato bugs. 07 Jul I worked 1 hr. unloading S. H. Johnson. Bought 2 lbs. butter 28 cts., 1 bar soap 5 cts., milk 2 cts., 1 peck potatoes 8 cts., 1/2 doz. eggs 7 cts., 1 quart strawberries 9 cts. I worked all the afternoon for -241- �James W. Carpenter Diary - 1884 Nicholas. Posted a letter to cousin, Belle, and got buttons fixed on wife's shoes. 08 Jul I went up to help Nicholas, Jess Frizze. Told me that coal boat at salt block dock to unload. I went down to salt dock and worked 9 15/60 hrs. unloading I.E. Mills. Bought 1/2 doz. eggs 7 cts., 1 lb. smoked meat 10 cts., 2 qts. strawberries 15 cts., 1 pair canvas shoes for Willie 80 cts., and hat 20 cts. 09 Jul I worked 7 hrs. unloading Mills. Total 16 1/4 hrs. $3.20. I bought 1 pair of pants $1., 1/4 paris green 13 cts., 1 pkt. turnip seed, 1 lb. butter 14 cts., 2 lemons 5 cts., milk 3 cts. Julius Smith got hurt with a chunk of coal falling out of John Ward's bucket. I paid on Dr. Baird's bill $5. when Joseph was born. Nicholas paid me for work done on water works $4.37. 10 Jul I worked 10 hrs. unloading S. H. Johnson $2. Blood and Hart's dock. Bought 2 lbs. beef steak 20 cts., 2 lbs. butter 25 cts., 1 doz. lemons 25 cts., 1 coconut 5 cts. 11 Jul I worked all day for Nicholas on water works. Bought 1 gal. black currants 13 cts., 1 peck potatoes 8 cts., 2 lbs. sugar 12 cts., 1 spool thread 5 cts., 2 lbs. smoked meat 20 cts., 2 qts. milk 10 cts. I crossed river in Whitely's ferry and walked out to father's and stayed there all night. 12 Jul I stayed at father's last night most all day. I was over to Sunday school at Bethel River's Corners. Got a Sunday school paper from there. John E. Carpenter cut my hair. I was at father's for breakfast, dinner and supper. I gave Tom Poland 10 cts. at Sunday school, ferrage 10 cts. 13 Jul I worked all day for Nicholas 10/ on water works. Bought some paris green, put on potatoes before breakfast. Bought 1 pair of boots for myself $3., sour milk 2 cts. 14 Jul I worked all day for Nicholas on water works $1.25. Bought 1 lb. beef steak 10 cts., 1 bar soap 5 cts. I was up to Blood and Hart's dock, Allen Fulsom boy had two pickeral. He wanted me to buy them at 20 cts., I had no money. He let me have them, I was to pay him when I got the money. 15 Jul I worked fore noon for Nicholas on water works 62 cts. I worked 4 1/2 hrs. unloading coal at salt dock 90 cts. Nicholas paid me for work to date $4.37. Bought 1 qt. blueberries 12 cts., 2 lbs. sugar 11 cts., 1 head cabbage 5 cts., 1 qt. apples 5 cts., 1 bar soap 5 cts., I paid -242- �James W. Carpenter Diary - 1884 Fulsom 2 0 cts. for fish, 1 peck potatoes 8 cts., 1 hat 5 cts. for Willie. Miss Mary Rivers and her sister, Becky, and her brother, Geo., were at our place for dinner. 16 Jul I worked all day for Nicholas on water works. I and Ed Beebe went fishing in Oliver Yaz's boat after supper, got none. I snagged my hook and broke one of the hooks off. Bought 2 lbs. butter 25 cts., 1 1/2 lbs. meat 8 cts. 17 Jul I worked for Nicholas fore noon. I worked 5 hrs. unloading S. H. Johnson. Bought 5 grs. quine 5 cts., whiskey 10 cts., 1 baby bonnet for baby 50 cts., 3 loaves of bread 15 cts., 1 qt. black raspberries 10 cts., 1 qt. green beans 5 cts., 1 coconut 5 cts. 18 Jul Dan Lovejoy called me out to coal Oregon 1 10/60 hrs. and 1 hr. coaling Benton and 1 20/60 hrs. coaling at Rice's dock at noon and 11 30/60 hrs. unloading S. H. Johnson. We had our first mess of new potatoes. I bought 1 lb. butter 12 cts., 1/4 lb. tea 12 cts., 1 1/2 qt. black raspberries 15 cts., 2 lbs. pork sausage 20 cts., 1 yd. mosquito netting 8 cts. 19 Jul Lucy Carpenter was up to see us. John E. Carpenter stayed at our place last night. I was up to John Arnold's in the evening to see about unloading coal tomorrow. Ida Jane Wright was up to see us in the evening. 20 Jul Dan Lovejoy came for me to coal Lowell, worked 1 15/60 hrs. and W.H. Gratwick 1 hr. I went down to Mat Sicken, they did not want me to work in the coal so I went down to Salt block and worked 1 hr. stowing salt in the S. H. Johnson. When Dan Lovejoy came for me to work in the coal in place of Geo. Smith, I worked 8 hrs. unloading coal off Matt Sicken. Bought 1 lb. preserves 10 cts., 1 lb. beef steak 10 cts., 1 doz. lemons 20 cts., 1 baby carriage for Joseph Wellington Carpenter, my baby, $5., 1 circle comb for Eva May 10 cts. 21 Jul I worked 5 hrs. unloading Matt Sicken. Lovejoy and Arnold paid me for work up to date. Bought 1 bunch fire crackers 5 cts., 1 hammer 50 cts., 200 ft. main line for trowling 30 cts., lead line for same 5 cts., 3 yds. ribbon 4 cts., 1 lb. butter 12 cts., 1 1/2 lbs. beef steak 15 cts., 2 coconuts 10 cts., 1 qt. raspberries 10 cts., apples 5 cts., taffy 5 cts., 1 pair stocking for wife 10 cts. Ed Beebe and I went fishing on Dr. Haden's boat, got none. 22 Jul Wife and children went over to Canada to visit. I went out with them as far as Chester Henry's on James Dawson's place lot 1, con 11, Sombra. They stayed there for dinner -243- �James W. Carpenter Diary - 1884 and were going out to her mother's after. We crossed in Whitely's ferry 2 5 cts. return. Bought candy 5 cts., 1 qt. apples 5 cts., 2 loaves of bread 10 cts., 3 lbs. sugar 17 cts. Nicholas paid me for work on water works $2.50 up to yesterday. Bought 50 bunches of slivers 50 cts., draying 15 cts. I worked afternoon for Nicholas. 23 Jul I helped Nicholas all day on water works 62 cts. beef shank 10 cts., 2 loaves of breal 10 cts. Bought l 24 Jul Martin Beebe and I went fishing in Wallace Mclntyre boat, we got none. I went down to Wanzie salt dock to unload Matt Sicken, we could not as the Sicken could not get into the dock. 3 oranges 10 cts. 25 Jul I went down to Wanzie dock, worked 3 15/60 hrs. unloading Matt Sicken. Afternoon I worked one hour coaling Ed Smith and 4 5/60 hrs. building run at Rice's dock. I went down to Wanzie block after, there was no room for me to work. Bought 1 loaf of breal 5 cts., 1/2 lb. butter 7 cts. Mary (Poland) Carpenter & Joseph Wellington -244- 1885 �James W. Carpenter Diary - 1884 2 6 Jul I had breakfast at home and then went over to Sombra and out to Bethel Church. Wife and the children met me there. Rev. W.C. Bunt preached. After church we had Eva May and Joseph Wellington christened. We were at Mrs. Peter River's for dinner. I was at Sunday school. Wife and children and Maggie Poland came home with me. We stayed at Chester Henry's for supper. Ferrage for Maggie and myself 2 0 cts. Wife was at her mother's all the time she was away. 27 Jul I worked 5 10/60 hrs. unloading Matt Sicken, Wanzie dock and 30/60 hrs. at Mat Sicken dock. 1 bunch radishes 5 cts., 2 bunches onions 5 cts., 1 1/2 lbs. sausage 15 cts., 4 loaves of bread 20 cts., 1 lb. butter 14 cts., 1/2 lb. cream crackers 10 cts., 1 coconut 5 cts., 1 belt for wife 10 cts. Chester Henry's wife was at our place for dinner. 28 Jul I worked 10 hrs. unloading Matt Sicken at Sicken's dock. Bought 2 lbs. pork 20 cts., 1 lb. cheese 10 cts., 1/2 lb. coffee 9 cts., 1 bar soap 5 cts., 1 qt. blueberries 10 cts., 1 muskmelon 15 cts., 1 head of cabbage 7 cts. We sold 1 peck of potatoes 15 cts. Weather is very warm. 29 Jul I worked 4 hrs. unloading Matt Sicken. 2 heads cabbage 9 cts., 5 loaves of bread 25 cts., 1 lb. butter 14 cts., 1/2 gal. vinegar 8 cts., 1 doz. eggs 14 cts., 1 qt. raspberries 12 cts., apples 2 cts. I worked 4. 50/60 hrs. unloading St. Clair, Rice's dock and 1 2/60 hrs. coaling Lowell. 30 Jul Bought 1 loaf of bread 5 cts., 1 bar soap 5 cts., 1/2 lb. beef steak 5 cts., 1 pair pernella shoes for wife 50 cts., 1 lb. cheese 10 cts., 1/2 lb. starch 4 cts. I went fishing with Frank Fulson fore noon, caught 10 fish. I brought my share home. Worked 20/60 hrs. coaling Mount Clemens. I went fishing in the afternoon too, we caught 3 and then we went up to fishery and sold Frank's share 9 lbs. § 3 cts. - 27 cts. The 3 we caught - 4 lbs. 12 cts. My share 6 cts. We caught 10 more after that. I brought my share home. We had Frank's father's boat and my deep trowling rig. Caught 4 big ones. 31 Jul I worked 9 hrs. unloading Matt Sicken at salt block and 2 hrs. coaling Birkhead at Lester's dock. Bought 1 lb. butter 14 cts. I went down to salt block to see if Sicken had come in, she had not. I was going fishing when I got up to the woods. Blacksmith shop, I heard her whistle. I took my rig home and worked instead of fishing. -245- �James W. Carpenter Diary - 1884 01 Aug I worked 8 hrs. unloading Matt Sicken at salt block and 3 0/60 hrs. coaling Nebraska at Blood and Hart's dock. Nicholas paid me balance on water works $1.87 in nickels except 12 cts. Lovejoy and Arnold paid me up to date. I gave Joseph Heisler $5. on rent for house I am living in. Bought 25 lbs. flour 30 cts., 5 lbs. salt 5 cts., 2 gts. blueberries 20 cts., sour milk 2 cts., 1 gt. sweet milk 5 cts. 02 Aug Bought one quart of milk 5 cts. I was home all day. Rained some afternoon. Wife did not go over home as she intended to as it looked too stormy and besides we had two coal boats to unload. 03 Aug I worked 4 45/60 hrs. unloading S.H. Johnson, Lester's dock. Bought 1 moulding plane 75 cts., 1 lb. finishing nails 20 cts., 2 1/2 yds. cottonade 80 cts., 1 beef shank 20 cts., 2 bunches onions 5 cts., 1 lb. butter 15 cts., apples 5 cts. Rained best part of day. * 04 Aug Bought 1 qt. apples 5 cts., 3 lbs. smoked meat 24 cts., 1 bar soap 5 cts., 1 cabbage 4 cts., 1 lb. preserves 10 cts., 1 lb. cream crackers 18 cts., apples 5 cts., cucumber 2 cts. I made a picture frame. I worked 9 2 0/60 hrs. unloading Yosemite, salt dock. 05 Aug I worked 8 40/60 hrs. unloading Yosemite, salt dock. Bought 1 cabbage 5 cts., 1 gt. green beans 2 cts., 1 1/2 lbs. butter 20 cts., 1/2 lb. dates 5 cts., 1 qt. blueberries 10 cts. I worked 1 3 0/60 hrs. coaling White and Friant. 1 yd. muslin 5 cts. 06 Aug I worked 1 15/60 hrs. unloading Yosemite - 19 15/60 hrs. altogether $3.88 paid. Bought 1 lemon 5 cts., 1 qt. apples 5 cts., 2 plums 5 cts., 3 lbs. belones 30 cts., 4 loaves of bread 20 cts., 1 lb. preserves 10 cts., 1 lb. sugar 5 cts., milk 2 cts., 1 coconut 5 cts., 1 package yeast cakes 7 cts., 1 doz. cookies 10 cts., 1/2 lb. tea 20 cts. Mrs. Albert Henry and Miss Sarah Henry and Isabella Brown and Jane Poland were here at our place visiting. Jane Poland brought Maggie Poland with her and left her here and took Annie Poland home with her. I was sick most all day. I got half soles put on my boots at Wings, Front Street - 70 cts. 07 Aug I went fishing with Frank Fulson, caught 2 fore noon, 4 lbs. Sold them for 3 cts. per pound - 6 cts. my share. Bought Free Press 3 cts., 1 basket 7 cts. I went fishing with Frank about 4 pm., caught one, brought it home. Bought 1 coconut 5 cts., 1 lb. butter 13 cts. I worked one hour coaling Ed Smith and Lowell - 25 cts. -246- �James W. Carpenter Diary - 1884 08 Aug I went fishing with Frank Fulson, caught 3, one of them weighed 7 1/4 lbs. I bought Fulson's share 13 1/4 lbs. altogether. Fulson's share 20 cts. Bought 1 shank 5 cts., 1 lb. belones 10 cts., cabbage 5 cts., 2 loaves of bread 10 cts., 1 qt. milk 2 cts., 25 lbs. flour 75 cts. Wife and I were uptown together. 09 Aug I was out coaling C.F. Curtis last night - 1 30/60 hrs. Rained just after I got home, rained this morning. I was home all day. Mr. & Mrs. Beebe called in the evening. 10 Aug I worked 7 15/60 hrs. unloading S.H. Johnson. They paid me in full to date. I bought 1 bunch onions 2 cts., 3 cucumbers 3 cts., 1 lb. sugar 5 cts., 1 lb. butter 13 cts., beef 12 cts., 1 qt. tomatoes 4 cts., milk 2 cts. 1 1 Aug I worked 5 hrs. loading S.H. Johnson with salt $1. I worked 36/60 hrs. coaling Frank Moffat - 15 cts. Bought 1 lb. butter 13 cts., 2 peaches 5 cts. Wife and the children went over to Canada to visit - Whitely's ferry. Annie Poland went over with them afternoon. 12 Aug I went fishing with Frank Fulson, caught 3. Took them up to fishery and sold them - my share 8 cts. Broke an oar going up, wound it. I saw John E. Carpenter at George Bury's. Lost my spoon and lead line - 30 cts. on a snag. Broke the oar coming down again. Bought 1 lb. sugar 5 cts. I was helping Seeber making a boat after I got home after supper. 13 Aug Did nothing all day. Loafed around town. Picture came that I had enlarged $3. Rained some today. Schooner came to salt dock with coal. 14 Aug I worked 7 hrs. unloading schooner, Foote, salt dock and 1 15/60 hrs. coaling Duluth. Bought 1 qt. blueberries 12 cts., 1 qt. apples 5 cts., 2 loaves of bread 10 cts., 1 lb. butter 13 cts. Lovejoy and Arnold paid me to date. 15 Aug I worked 10 40/60 hrs. unloading S.H. Johnson. Paid $2.15 tonight. Bought 3 loaves of bread 15 cts., 3 lbs. sugar 15 cts., 1 lb. belones 10 cts. Martin Beebe launched his boat. 16 Aug I worked 1 hr. coaling Wissahickon 25 cts. last night. I went to Canada to meet wife, Whitely's ferry. I went out to Mrs. Poland's to see if wife was there. She was over to father's with baby and Eva. Left Willie at Mrs. Poland's. I went over to father's, was there with Mrs. Poland. We were there for dinner and supper. Annie and -247- �James W. Carpenter Diary - 1884 Maggie brought Willie over to father's. Lucy, came over to Marine City with us. 40 cts. Annie and sister, Ferrage for all 17 Aug Lucy stayed all night with us. I brought 1 pair suspenders for myself 25 cts. I went to Wallaceburg to see Ed Tully. Saw him in afternoon, he gave me $1. on order and promised to pay me tomorrow. I paid hotel bill of last April 13, 14th. bed and breakfast 50 cts. I bought 1 lb. crackers 13 cts. I went out to Tweedles and got there about 4:30 pm. We all went to Salvation Army meeting at Morrises, down south of Tweedles. Wife bought 2 loaves of bread 10 cts., 1 can jelly 12 cts., 1 qt. plums 10 cts., 1 lb. butter 14 cts., 1 yd. feather bone 15 cts., 2 yds. red cord for hanging picture 10 cts., 1 coconut 5 cts., 2 yds. dress goods 2 6 cts., 1 lb. meat 10 cts. I crossed at Miller's. 18 Aug I stayed at William Tweedles last night. 1 went to Wallaceburg and got there about noon. Saw Ed Tully, he gave me $2. more on order and promised to send the balance by Sam Hart to Wescot House and leave it there for me on next Friday or Saturday. I bought 1 lb. crackers 12 cts. and started for home. Left Wallaceburg about 12:20 pm. and got home about 5 pm. - crossed in Miller's ferry 10 cts. I bought 1 lb. belones 10 cts., 3 balls knitting cotton 24 cts. Wife sent Willie over to Canada to go to school in Sombra. Sold 1/2 bushel potatoes for 25 cts. 19 Aug I did nothing fore noon. I worked Abercorn - paid. I helped Lovejoy afternoon. Bought 1 lb. butter 14 cts., 1 qt. plums 10 cts., pears 2 cts. 1 10/60 build a cts., 1 cts., 1 hrs. coaling new stable lb. beef 10 hat for wife 38 20 Aug I helped Dan Lovejoy shingle his barn most all day. Bought 1 lb. beef 10 cts., 1 box matches 2 cts., 1 spool thread 5 cts. 21 Aug Coaled Benton 1 20/60 hrs. last night and 2 0/60 hrs. coaling Oswego 45 cts. paid. Helped Dan Lovejoy put on west gable end in his stable and I worked 2 35/60 hrs. unloading Home at salt dock. Bought 25 lbs. flour 7 5 cts., 1 muskmelon 13 cts., peaches 2 cts., 5 pears 5 cts., 1 lb. beef 10 cts., 1 lb. butter 14 cts., 1 peck apples 12 cts., pears and peaches 5 cts. Ed Tully did not leave money. 22 Aug I worked 8 5/60 hrs. unloading schooner Home at salt dock and coaling Ruby. Bought 3 1/2 lbs. meat 35 cts., 1 qt. blueberries 10 cts., smoked herron 5 cts., 1 lb. butter 14 -248- �James W. Carpenter Diary - 1884 cts., 1/2 lb. coffee crackers 6 cts., watermelon 20 cts. Curtis Wright called at our place in the evening, his boat was at dock. 23 Aug We were home all day. town in buggy. Maggie Poland wheeled Eva around 24 Aug Rained most all fore noon. I went down to salt block, Barge William Case was in with 412 tons of coal for salt block. I fixed moulding on cupboard door fore noon. Bought 1 shop bevel 25 cts., 2 automatic pencil leads 10 cts., 1 lb. beef 10 cts., 1 peck apples 13 cts., 1 lb. butter 14 cts. I worked 3 40/60 hrs. unloading William Case. 25 Aug I worked 9 50/60 hrs. unloading William Case, salt dock. Bought 1/2 qt. pail 10 cts., 1 beef shank 20 cts. I fixed other cupboard door at night. 26 Aug I worked 45/60 hrs. coaling Oregon last night and 4 30/60 hrs. unloading William Case, salt dock (18 hrs. unloading Case) Bought 2 cabbages 5 cts., 1 qt. onions 5 cts., 1 handkerchief 10 cts., 3 qts. blackberries 15 cts., 7 ears corn 4 cts., 1 pair shoe laces 1 ct. Martin Beebe went down to stave mill for some slivers in his boat, could not get any. I fixed balance of moulding on cupboard. 27 Aug Wife and Eva and baby went to Canada in the afternoon, Whitely's ferry. Bought 1 spoke shave 35 cts., 1/2 yds. dress goods 7 cts., candy 6 cts., 1 lb. belones 10 cts., 1 lb. blue paint 15 cts., 1 paint brush 8 cts. Wife broke buggy spring by Alonzo Lapish's place going out to her mother's. I worked 15 min. coaling Ed Smith, 4 0 min. coaling Weston, 45 min. coaling SS Ruby. 28 Aug I worked 5 hrs. loading slats on S.H. Johnson $1. Bought 1 1/4 lbs. belones 13 cts., pears 5 cts., calliper 18 cts., 1 carpenter's compass 30 cts., 1 qt. syrup 10 cts. I painted cupboard afternoon. 29 Aug I put hoop on wash tub and painted it. Went over to father's, was there for dinner. He gave me a jack and jointer plane that my grandfather used to have. Ferrage 10 cts., 1 loaf bread 5 cts., 1 lb. butter 14 cts. 48/60 hrs. coaling Cowie. 30 Aug I worked 1 30/60 hrs. unloading Abercorn, 1 20/60 hrs. coaling Abercorn. Wife came home about 5 pm. Maggie Poland came with her. -249- �James W. Carpenter Diary - 1884 31 Aug I worked 1 hr. coaling Gratwick last night. Gilbert Brown was at our place for dinner. I worked 5 hrs. loading S.H. Johnson with salt and 10 min. coaling same and 3 10/60 hrs. unloading SS Pelton, slat dock. Bought 8 yds. ginum 80 cts., 1 lb. beef 10 cts., 1 bar soap 8 cts., 2 lbs. butter 28 cts., 1 pint peaches 5 cts., 1 jar jelly 12 cts., 1 lbs. sugar 10 cts., 25 lbs. flour 75 cts., 1 loaf of bread 5 cts., 1 qt. milk 5 cts., sour milk 2 cts. I wheeled 800 lbs. over the rail of the Abercorn yesterday and had to throw about 50 lbs. off before the scales would weigh it. Worked 25/60 hrs. coaling Ketchem. Bought 4 boxes of them, 3 of them cost 3 0 cts. and the other 2 0 cts. 01 Sep I worked 8 53/60 hrs. unloading SS Pelton and coaling City of Cleveland. Bought 2 1/2 yds. print 15 cts. 02 Sep Lovejoy and Arnold paid me today. I ran around town fore noon. Waited afternoon for City of Mackinac to get the rate of freight to Alpena - 30 cts. per hundred on household goods. I went over to Canada with wife and was as far as Joseph Dupuis 1 and then across to father's. Then out to Bury's to see John E. Carpenter and then back to Marine City. Ferrage 25 cts., 1 gt. apples 5 cts., candy 10 cts., 1 gt. milk 5 cts., mug 2/. Wife gave it to her sister, Jane. Wife took over some picture frames to her mother. 03 Sep I went up to Hart's dock. Johnson was not in. I bought 2 1/2 lbs. nails 8 cts., 1 marking brush 5 cts. I marked my boxes for Alpena and cased in my sewing machine for moving. Bought 1 lb. belcnes 10 cts. I helped Val Sour's a little while raise veranda over kitchen window. He gave me stuff to fix my sewing machine case. 04 Sep Rained part of fore noon. S.H. Johnson came in about 9 am. Worked 6 30/60 hrs. unloading her. 05 Sep I worked 2 hrs. unloading the S.H. Johnson. I went over to Canada for wife. I went out to Mrs. Poland's and then out to father's. Gales and Bury's machine were threshing at father's. I helped a little while in the afternoon. I took bed pan over to Mrs. Poland's. Maggie and Thomas came over with me. Willie came home too. Bought 1 1/2 lbs. butter 19 cts., 1 lb. beef steak 13 cts., 1 peck apples 12 cts. 06 Sep Lovejoy came for me to coal Cuba. home rest of day. -250- Worked 30/60 hrs., was �James W. Carpenter Diary - 1884 07 Sep Lovejoy came for me to coal steamer barge, Luttle - 1 50/60 hrs. I worked 7.55 hrs. unloading schooner, Rival, salt dock. Bought 2 lbs. butter 22 cts., 1 beef shank 25 cts., 1/2 lb. belones 5 cts., 1/2 lb. tea 25 cts., 300 lbs. coal 45 cts. 08 Sep I went down to salt dock. Did not work as it was raining. Came home. Bought 1 pair chest handles 20 cts. and put them on chest. Stopped raining. I worked 1 hr. fore noon and 1 20/60 hrs. afternoon unloading Rival. Rained most all afternoon. Bought 25 lbs. flour 75 cts., 1 peck apples 10 cts. Wife bought 1 wooden pail from Mrs. Beebe 20 cts. Sold her 1/2 bushel potatoes 20 cts., sour milk 2 cts., 1 box baking powder 10 cts. 09 Sep I worked 6 15/60 hrs. unloading Rival and one hour unloading S.H, Johnson. Bought 2 1/2 lbs. beef 15 cts., peanuts 5 cts., taffy 2 cts,. John. E. Carpenter paid me $14. on what he owed me. Mrs. Peter Criller's Hotel burned at Sombra today. 10 Sep I worked 7 4 5/60 hrs. unloading S.H. Johnson. Bought 1 lb. butter 15 cts., 1 bar soap 8 cts., candy 2 cts., 2 lbs. sugar 12 cts., 1 lb. belones 10 cts. 11 Sep I worked 4 hrs. unloading Point Abino and 1 45/60 hrs. coaling Abercorn. Wife's mother and Jane were at our place for dinner. I was down with them and wife to salt block. 1 1/2 lbs. beef 15 cts., 1 lb. belones 10 cts., 1 lb. cream crackers 18 cts., 1 qt. peaches 10 cts., candy 2 cts. Gave Thomas Poland 5 cts. Wife and the children and Maggie Poland and Thomas Poland went home to Sombra. Wife got her mother's picture taken 15 cts. Jane got one too 15 cts. I commenced to dig my potatoes, they are rotten. 12 Sep I dug potatoes most all day. I worked 15/60 hrs. coaling Matt Sicken and 1 25/60 hrs. coaling Geo. King and 1 13/60 hrs. coaling SS Ruby. Bought 1 lb. butter 15 cts. Fritz came and got some of the rotten potatoes for his pigs. 13 Sep Lovejoy came for me to coal Duluth. I worked 3 5/60 hrs. coaling her and 10/60 hrs. coaling M.M. Drake and 2 30/60 hrs. coaling tug Music. I went over to father's and got the money for my cow $24. Had dinner at father's and then I went over to Mrs. Poland's and saw wife. Gave her 7 5 cts. for 1 lb. yarn. Ferrage 10 cts. Paid wife's and children's ferrage 25 cts. 14 Sep I was packing stuff to move to Alpena. I finished digging my potatoes - had 10 bushels. I paid Joseph Heisler $8.60 - balance of rent due him for stepmother's house, up to -251- �James W. Carpenter Diary - 1884 Wednesday next. John E. Carpenter was over to see me and got father's spade and shovel in the evening. He stayed a little while with me. 15 Sep Lovejoy came for me to coal Progress 1 20/60 hrs. last night. Packed stuff all day. Stepmother was over today. I bought 1 lb. belones 10 cts. Bought 2 tickets to Alpena $5. and got my Canadian money changed into American money, 1 peck apples 10 cts. I was to Joseph Heisler's for dinner. He asked me to come and stay all night. 16 Sep I stayed at Joseph Heisler's last night and had breakfast there. John Arnold moved me. Marine City Stave Co. dock - 2 loads 4 0 cts., 4 lbs. belones 4 0 cts., 2 lbs. crackers 24 cts., 1 cake 14 cts., candy 5 cts. We got on board City of Mackinac about 4:30 pm. Annie and Maggie Poland came over with wife from her mother's in Sombra. We had cold lunch at stepmother's house before we got on the boat. Our children came for free and my ohest came for free too. L.C. Cottrell Store Marine City, Michigan C1890 17 Sep We got into Au Sauble at daylight. Wind blew pretty fresh crossing Saginaw Bay. Wife and Willie were sea sick. We got intp Alpena a little before noon. We went to Central Hotel. They wanted 40 cts. per meal. I could not pay that so we went to Eagle House and had dinner. I looked -252- �James W. Carpenter Diary - 1884 for a house to rent, found one for $5. a month. Was to let fellow know in the morning. We all had supper at Eagle house and took room with two beds. I paid freight bill on my stuff from Marine City to Alpena $7.70. They made a mistake and did not charge me freight on 7 bags of potatoes and 2 bags of beans 88 cts. 18 Sep I went up to see fellow about house, he had rented it after I left him. I found another one for $5. per month, 1 took it. Paid one month in advance $5. and $1. per month for water but if I stayed all winter, he would pay for the water. I got same fellow's boy to move my stuff 2 loads $1., 1 load of stove wood 25 cts. for drawing same 25 cts., 2 lbs. butter 34 cts., 1 length stove pipe 7 in. in diameter 6 in. at the other end. Paid bill at Eagle House $2.25. We all had breakfast there. 1 broom 19 cts., 1/2 gal. kerosine oil 7 cts., straw to fill bed 50 cts., 8 loaves of bread 2 5 cts. We had our dinner in the house we rented. We had roast chicken that Mrs. Poland gave us. I saw Joseph Jacques, my old school mate in Sombra, Ont. 19 Sep I helped wife fix up the house and take care of the baby. Bought one bread pan to mix bread in 60 cts., 1 scrubbing brush 20 cts., 2 1/2 lbs. pork 23 cts. 20 Sep We were home all fore noon. Afternoon, we went up to Joseph Jacques. They were not at home, we then came back and went out to buring ground and picked some huckleberries and blueberries and wintergreens. 21 Sep I looked for work fore noon, could not get any in town but got a chance of going out to Pack's camp 44 miles from town. I got an early dinner and started out to Uncle John Vanalstine. Got there just after dusk, had supper and then Uncle and Aunt and I went over to Robt. McLeod*s. We had prayer meeting there. They wanted me to try and pass an examination and teach the school. I told them I would try. We then went back to Uncle's and stayed all night. I bought before I left town 1 lb. butter 18 cts., 1 crock jelly 16 cts., 1 lb. beef 12 cts. 22 Sep I had breakfast at Uncle Van's. I then went over to Robt. McLeod's and looked at his house. He said I could have it if I would fix it up until after seeding next spring for nothing. Had dinner at Roberts and then he and I started for Alpena. We stopped at the Mason farm and saw Barker. Spoke to him for a job in the woods. He said wages would be from $20. to 24. per month. We got to Alpena just after bedtime. Wife wrote a letter to her mother and posted it. -253- �James W. Carpenter Diary - 1884 22 Sep Wife bought 1 doz eggs 15 cts., apples 5 cts., peanuts 3 cts. Wife was to bed, got up and got supper for us. Bob and I saw a man by the name of Bilow when we were going to Alpena. He promised to take a load out to Wolf Creek for $5. Bob was to let him know when I wanted him. We then went back to Wolf Creek. 2 3 Sep Robt. McLeod stayed at our place last night. Had breakfast there. He and I went over to Elder Littles and I tried to pass an examanation but could not. I went as far as burying ground with Bob. I bought myself an axe 4 1/4 lbs. 75 cts. 24 Sep I was packing my stuff most all day. Cousin Lambert Vanalstine came out to our place for wife and children with his one horse rig. Bought 18 lbs. pork $1.08, 1 package yeast cakes 10 cts., 2 lbs. butter 36 cts., 1 lb. shot 10 cts. Wife and I were uptown in evening. * 2 5 Sep Lambert Vanalstine stayed at our place all night and breakfast. Then he took wife and children and sewing machine out to his father's. Bilow came after dinner. He could not take all of my stuff in one load - has to make two loads of it. He took stove barrel, stove pipe, 3 boxes and my chest, 1 bag potatoes, 2 bags beans as far.as his place. I paid him $5. for first load. In Alpena I bought 2 lengths stove pipe 50 cts., 1 lb. crackers for wife and children on road. They got to Uncle Van's allright. Bought 3 2 ct. post stamps. I went out to Bilow's with him. We unloaded my chest and cupboard and one box and are going to leave it for next load. I had supper at Bilow's. I let Mrs. Bilow's have my Dr. books to read. 26 Sep I stayed at Bilow's all night and had breakfast there. I and Bilow started for Wolf Creek about 6 am., went around by Bryant's and got to Bob McLeod's about 2 pm. We were at McLeod's for dinner. We unloaded and started back. I rode out as far as Bilow's with him. We went by way of King Settlement. I walked from Bilow's to Alpena and slept on straw tick in Bilow's house where my things were. 27 Sep I walked out as far as burying ground and picked some huckleberries. I went up to Joseph Jacques house afternoon, had supper there. Bought 8 apples 7 cts. 28 Sep I stayed at Bilow's house same as Saturday night. Bought 1 package writing paper 10 cts., 1 barrel flour roller process $5.25, 4 lbs. sugar 24 cts. Bilow came, put barrel of flour and then went up to Bilow's house and -254- �James W. Carpenter Diary - 1884 loaded balance of my things on wagon. Then went out as far as Bilow's. Got there about 2 pm., had dinner there. We loaded on the chest, cupboard, and box on the wagon and drove the wagon into the barn. We could not get baby carriage on load. I had supper there. I left Dr. book with Mrs. Bilow's until I came out. 29 Sep I stayed at Bilow's all night, had breakfast there. Bilow's and I started for Wolf Creek after breakfast. Went by way of King Settlement, got to Uncle Van's about noon. We got stuck on railroad track, had to chop wagon out. Went a little farther, wagon tung broke, had to leave it there. I had dinner at Uncle Van's. Billow had his dinner at Robt. McLeod's. After dinner I unloaded wagon, fixed tung and Bilow went home. Bilow took chest and barrel of flour to our house. I carried rest of stuff to house. I opened box with dishes in and carried them up around by Bryant's. Lambert Vanalstine took up cupboard and box on his one horse wagon. -255- � 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 Carpenter Diary Collection Subject The topic of the resource 19th Century Rural Ontario Diaries Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource James Carpenter Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Courtesy of Don Carpenter Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1880-1884 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, Lambton County, Sombra Township, Ontario Table Of Contents A list of subunits of the resource. James Carpenter Diary, 1880-1884 Bibliographic Citation A bibliographic reference for the resource. Recommended practice is to include sufficient bibliographic detail to identify the resource as unambiguously as possible. James Carpenter Diary Collection, Don Carpenter. 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 Carpenter Diary, 1880-1884 Date Created Date of creation of the resource. August 2, 1880 Is Part Of A related resource in which the described resource is physically or logically included. James Carpenter Diary Collection Medium The material or physical carrier of the resource. Typed Transcription UG Transcription Progress Scripto transcription progress Done transcribed https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/d99bc1b283fd56be255831c8256c3beb.pdf e7082fda1a506a0fe5e35b8663927be3 PDF Text Text TAKEN FROM THE JAMES ORIGINAL DIARY OF GEDDES A. S. Barber, 1973. �PROGRAMME OF SOCIAL at EAGLE LAKE SUNDAY SCHOOL SOCIAL Opening hymn Shall we Gather at the River Prayer Tea Chairmans Address. Rec. opening address Wellington Vanmeer Dia. The Birds 6 boys & girls Hymn Our Cheerful Sabbath Home - school Rec. Rock of Ages Sarah Jane Parks Rec. No Grace Ellis Mr. Nobody Alex Bone Rec. The blood of the Lamb Choir Hymn The little orphans S. J. Parks Rec. Little things six schoolars Dia. Beautiful Sunshine school Hymn The little angel Maggi Robertson Rec. The sluggard Westley Venmeer Rec. Jesus & the Soul Mr. Mints & Mr. Tennant Dia. Rec. The cancelled bond Sarah J. Parks Down in the valley Mrs. McGuir Hymn The Teetotollar Well. Vanmeer Rec. I am a little girl Eva Parks Rec. Mr. Aberdeen Song. Death Song The Sunbeam Sarah May Tough Rec. Choir Beautiful City Hymn David Tough Clos_ ng Address Christmas Tree Votes of Thanks Xmas 1890 �DIARY OF JAMES GEDDES Appointed to South Falls, Eagles Lake, Rye & Commanda 1889 Oct. 31 Went by steamer to Burk's Falls for South River. Earnestly prayed to God for help in this work. Nov. Went to Eagle Lake to visit before Sabbath Service. Went to South River and visited several families. Service at D.R. & E.L. Text 1 Pet. 1. 394 (Our Inheritance). Felt at home in the service. Trust some good done. Visited at Eagle Lake. Getting acquainted with the people. Visited at Eagle Lake. Wonder am I to be blessed in this work. Visited Rye. 7th. Visited Rye. Oh for the true spirit of work. Visited Commanda.. 9th Visited Com. people scattered. Many indifferent as to the pres, cause. Oh for refreshing times. Back to Rye at 7:30 held Bible Class. Quite a number of good men & women present. Can I do them good? Help! Service at Rye & Com. Subject "Our Inheritance". Asked help of God. Surely the weak things will be made strong. 11th to 16 spent in visiting and studying. Service at D.R. & E. L. Sub. "Continue Ye in my Love" attendence good. Atten. good. May He follow with the blessing. 18th to 23 visiting & studying. Ser. at Rye & Com. Sub. "Continue Ye in my Love" good attendence. Atten. good. One person much impressed. 1 2 X 3 4 5 6 8 9 X 10 X 17 X 24 �SOUTH RIVER EAGLE LAKE RYE & COMMANDA 1889 Nov. 25 Dec. 1 X 6 L i x5 * Xj < \# \i> 7 8 «u w N > 5 *1 X '-< 15 18 20 to 30th vis. & studying. Ser. at D.R. & E. L. Sub. "Jesus the light of the world 2 to 6th studying for Missionary Meetings. Started with Mr. Finlay, Eagle Lake for Rye. Miss. Meeting, but instead went to Magnetawan. Walked 12 miles, stayed with Mr. Grinton. Got Mr. S. G. Best's cutter. Went to Miss. Road. Preached at Miss. Road at 10. Spence at 2:30 and Magnetawan at 6:30. Poured of rain. But pretty good meetings. Sub. "Jesus the light of the world." 9th to 14th at home. Found all well. God be praised. Ser. at S. R. & E. L. Sub. "The Judgement". Roads bad 16th to 18 studying. Tues. meeting at S. R. Rain, yet good atten. Mr. Robertson of Sundridge, Mr. Sinewright of Huntsville, Mr. Smith of Powassan & Mr. Sanderson of S. R. speakers Mr. J. D. Reid of "Arrow Burk's Falls, chairman. Good meeting, good addresses. $ about 34. Social 10 cents. Wet night, pretty good attendance. Mr. Sanderson (meth.) & myself the only speakers. �1889 Dec 22 25 X 1890 Jan X 29 4 5 6 9 Serv. at Rye & Com. Sub. "Jesus the light of the world", att. fair. atten. good. Roads rather bad. "Hope in God" 23 & 25 visited at Com & Rye. Oh for a refreshing. Spent Chrismas with Mr. Tennant, along with Mr. & Mrs. Mip Aberdeen. Quiet but happy night. The Davisons born, what an inestimable blessing. In Him and through Him all blessings flow. Praise Him! 26 to 28 Studying and reading. Ser. at S. R. & E. L. Sub. "Christians defence". Bad roads, poor att. Felt a blessing in my soul. What security in Christ! 30th to 3rd. Visited Mr. McCaig's to Mr. Aberdeen's, a new road to one. Spent New Years day with Mr. McCaig & R. Aberdeen. Went to Rye. Good Bible Class. Ser. Rye & Com. Sub. "Christians Defence ". 2 Kings 16. Roads very icy with snow. Poor att. Pretty tired. Got a ride back same night to Mrs. McLarens. Went to Eagle Lake. 7th Visited Mr. Snow & Mr. McQuinn Heavy snow and wind. Drifting. Slept at Mr. McQuinns. Went to Sundridge. Stayed with Mr. Barrowman. Saw Mr. Robertson. Enjoyed his company. Blessed him. �1889 Jan 10 11 X X 12 13 15 17 19 20 Preached at Mr. Hills School on "Jesus the light of the world. Went with own team to Mr. Dukes at Hartfell. New road to Mrs.?Heavy fall of snow. Ser. at Lynch Lake, Hartfell & Sundridge. Mr. Duke drove me. Heavy roads. Poor att. Lynch Lake Sub. "Christian defence". School house very cold. Fire would not go. Cold service. Hartfell & Sundridge "Jesus the light of the world. Better attendance, service warm. Oh that the fire celestial would be imparted." Help! Heavy rain. Back to S. R. in afternoon. Visited. Came to E. L. with Mr. Tennants sleigh. Studying 16. Went to Rye. Visited Mrs. Mannering. Good Service at Rye. Large congregation. Roads good. Text "If we recieve the witness of men, the witness of God is greater". Trust it will strengthen one faith. Poor att. at Com. Service seemed cold. Oh for refresh ing times.! We must work for it, must pray for it. Walked back io Rye after service. Went home. Mai met me with the team. Raining. �1890 Jan 20 21 22 23 24 25 X 26 27 28 29 Got home by five. Found all well. Mr. Whelpton visited me. Felt a little sick. Felt better. Mai and I drove to Burk's Falls. Visited Mr. Drinnan. Had pleasant Christian intercourse. Telegraphed to Malcolm Morris. Afraid some accident has happened to him. Home by six o™clock. Doing chores. Can serve the Lord even here. Walked to Magnetawan. Found Mr. Grinton sick. Drove to South River with our own sleigh. Took Mrs. Geddes with me. Visited Mr. Geo. May at Sundridge. Arrived at Mr. Hulditche at five. Good service at S. R. Mr. Downey sick. Mr. Aberdeen absent. Sub. "If we receive the witness of Men". Mr McQuinn led the singing. Surely some good done. Good ser. at E. L. Felt the power of the spirit. How I wished every one hearing me would become united to Christ! Oh that that blessful time would come. Visited Henry Tough with Mrs. Geddes. Visited South River. Staid with Mrs. Hulditch. Heavenly conversion. Tis a real blessing to be with a child of God. Visited Mr. Downey. Remained over night. Felt cheered in the Christian Race by our intercourse. �1890 Jan. 30 31 Feb. 1 X 2 3 5 7 Visited John Snow and family. Then Mr. Moore. Back to Eagle Lake. Visited Mr. Conley by the way. Went to Rye. Visited Mr. Archer & Mr. Russel & family, Mr. Philip Smith & Family, Mr. Folke, Trent & Sen. Had a nice bible class at night. Subject "Jesus brought into the Temple. Felt at home on this beautiful phrase of Christs life. Oh that we were more dedicated. Sabbath. Good meeting at Rye. Sub. "Falling asleep in Jesus". Beautiful thought I May we all be enabled to do so. Let us work for it. Good meeting at Commanda. One there who never came before. Encouraging. God grant some good is being done in this cold place. Left after service, drove to Mrs. McLarens. Had tea and drove to Mr. Woods. Fine night, moonlight. Left Rye for home. Reached Magnetawan about 12 o'clock. Home at five. All well. Visited Mr. Rousel, found him sick with influenza. Visited Mrs. Gutridge, sick too with cold. Visited Mr. Mitchell. Found Mrs. Stewart from Sask. Maria home. All well. Visited Mrs. Noll too. �1890 Feb. X 8 9 10 13 X 16 17 19 20 21 22 X 23 II Drove with James to Sundridge# took cars to South River. Sabbath. Good meeting Sub. "Asleet in Jesus" Had a hoarseness in throat. Good meeting too at Eagle Lake. Feel the blessedness of sowing the word. May my own soul be watered and refreshed and God glorified. Studying 11th to 12th visited Mr. Halls Eagle Lake. & 14th Vis. Mr. McCaig, Geo. McCaig & Mr Aberdeen. Back to Eagle Lake 15th went to Rye Bible Class only 7. Service at Rye and Commanda, very good attendence. Sub. "Saul, Saul why persecutest thou me". Tried to make it a personal matter. Trust the Holy Spirit sent the truth home. Oh how aften we do persecute the loving Saviour! Walked back to Mrs. McLarens. 18th Back to Eagle Lake. Vis. Mrs. Mat. Parks. Mark Robertson, Geo. McCaig. Service at Mr. McGuirs. Drifting very bad. Few present. Vis. Mr. McCurdy, Mr. Aberdeen,then went to South River. Vis. Frank Downey, Wm. Holditch, Mrs. Taylor Ser. at South River. Good atten. Good roads. Serv. at Eagle Lake. Atten. Good. Had to walk but 1% miles. Attention very good. Trust the subject will help people to reflect, and change. Sub."Saul, Saul why persecutest. �Feb 24 25 26 to 28 March 1 X 2 Attended Mrs McCains funeral. She died on Friday morning. Funeral services at her house at ten in the morning. Text John 11. 25 & 26. Solemn occasion crowded house. Felt the occasion, and preached sermon earnestly. Oh that all were prepared for death. Went with the remains to Sundridge. Solemn service at the grave. Much weeping. Oh that it may make the mourners turn to Jesus! The only Refuge! Reached Eagle Lake at 8 p.m. Very tired. Hardly can read or study. But willl feel sure have the blessing of sleep to-night. Rose refreshed. Feel thankful to the "Giver of all Good. Read, wrote, and studied. Preparing a few sermons that I might be enabled to visit home, and the families of my stations. Visiting, conversation, reading & prayer. Walked to Rye. Visited Mr. Folke. Very sick, and I fear near the end of his journey. Spoke seriously to him and feel glad that he was prepared to die. What a blessing. Service very good at Rye. Best att yet. Trust much good was the result. Poor att. at Commanda. Cold church (fire would not burn) and I fear cold service. �1890 March 3 4 5 6 7& 8 X 9 10 14 15 X 16 Visited Mr. Mawe, Mr. Arthur, Mrs Carrs, Mr. Bone, Mr. Collins, Mr. Young, and Mr. Henleys, and Mr. Clarks. Cannot get roused up to come to service. Some will promise, but will not always perform. Oh that their hearts were fired with love! Travelled to Mrs. McLarens. Stayed at night. Travelled to Mr. Noods. Visited Mrs. Mannering. Walked to Eagle Lake. Found all well. Goat a letter from home. Glad to here all better from the colds. Walked to Geo. McCaigs, then to Mr. McGuirs, held a meeting there. Good attendance. Sub. "Asleep in Jesus". Visited at South River. Service at South River & Eagle Lake. Sub. "The people swelt in Kadesh". Pleading for deciding for Christ. No halting at the boundry line." "Step over the line" through the help fo the Spirit. Went home, Malcolm met me. Found all well, and glad to see me. Left for Rye. Dinner at Mr. Woods, left with Mr. Cameron for Commanda. Visited at Commands. Visited at the settlement, intimating change of hours of service. Service at 10 at Com. Good meeting. Sub. "Fiery furnace" Service at Rye at 3. Good attendance. Same sub. Many seemed interested. Trust the Holy Spirit would send home the truth. �1890 Marchi6 17 18 19 20 21 22 X 23 24 25 29 Walked after service to Eagle Lake. Fine cool night. Got a ride to South River. Visited Mr. Snow. Went to Barrie. Left at 5:35 a.m. At Presbytery meeting by 12. Examined by the committee. Easily passed. Spent most of the day in the meeting. Left Barrie for South River at 3 p.m. Saw most of Gient trade of taking ice to the United States, hundreds employed. Saw ice flows, ice slides (elevated by steam) Visited Mr. Unger, Mrs. Taylor, Mr. Boreas, Mr. Minto. Visited Mrs. Greaves, Mrs. Holditch, Mrs. Mood., Visited Mr. Erbe, Mr. Peacemen. Service at South River, & Eagle Lake. Sub. "Fiery Furnace" Good attendance & attention. Mr. Downey drove me. Good service. Felt the inspiration. God help all Christians stand to their feet. Studying. Walked home (26 miles) Found all well. Consulted about staying longer in the field. Resolved to stay till other supply came, or all the summer if supply would be soon. Want to work somewhere for the Master. Drove from home to Rye with young Cult and Malcolm. Lovely day. Had a nice stay at Magnetawan. �1890 March 30 X 31 April 1 2 3 4 5 X 6 Service at Rye & Commanda. Good meeting at Rye, but very poor at Com. When shall the work revive? Oh Lord bare thhe hand. Thine is the power and thine be the glory. Drove back to Rye same night. Sub. "Is not my world." Malcolm went home, and I visited at Rye. Walked to Eagle Lake same night. Lovely night. God was with me. Studidied. Went to George McCaigs, Mr. Waters, Joe McGuir and passed the night with Mr. Aberdeen. Prayer and reading & con versation with all. A good way of serving the Master I think. Visited Mr. McGuir. Held a service there. good attendance and attention. Spoke on "lam the doors" May some have entered. At Mr. Aberdeens. Read & conversed. Sang the song of Zion At Mr. Downeys South River. Visited Mrs. Taylor, Mrs Greaves, Mrs. Holditch. Studided for Sabbath Good service at S.R. Poor attend, at Eagle Lake. Text "Is not my word like as a fire saith the Lord". Hope many warmed & cheered and some brought into this fold. How hard to reach the masses! �1890 April 7 8 11 12 X 13 14 15 16 Went to Mr. James Frowman child's funeral. Large gathering. Text "The flower fadeth, but the word of the Lord shall endure for ever." Impressive service, many in tears. Young child, about one year, gone to Jesus to bloom in the garden of Heaven. Oh that the little Angel may dress the parents thus. 9th &. 10th Studying. Went to Mecinoma & Spring Lake visited every home. Went to Rye, found friends all well. Service at Rye. Very good att. & atten. Many thanks will be the last Sub. for sleighing, so availed themselves. School house full. Subject :"The Rock Christ Jesus. Trust many are in this foundation. No other safe. Small meeting at Com. When will the people be roused? Visited Mr. Maw. Hada tea with Mr. Peaves the Meth. student. First time we met. Glad to meet as church worker. "As iron sharpens iron" so I trust our meeting together will quicken both of us. Visited Mrs. McLaren, and then to Mr. Woods. Then to Eagle Lake. The roads very bad. �1890 April 17 18 X 20 21 25 26 X 27 Studying. Read Drummonds "Natural Law in the Spiritual World". Many splendid thoughts. Went to South River. Visited Mr. Snow, Mrs. Holditch, Mr. Frank Downey. 19th Visited & studyed. Service at South River. Bad roads, but good attendance principally males. Subject "Jesus the Rock of our Salvation" Just the simple gospel, the "good News" I felt an inspiration. May perhaps never meet the same congregation again, but rust meet many of them in the "Many Mansions". Good service at Eagle Lake. Felt as if I was speaking to God's own people. Most of the congregation being members. Mostly males, only six females. Bad roads. Studying and writting. 22, 23, 24th studying and visiting Went to Rye, visited Mr. Parks. Bible Class for the last time. Had a good meeting. Trust to meet many of the class yet. Good services at Rye and Commanda. People turned out well. Excelent attention. Preached "How shall we escape if we neglect so great salvation. " Warned, plead, and entreated my to flee to Jesus. �1890 April 27 28 29 30 Went to visit Mr. Bones family, spent Sabbath night with them. Oh that we all would be in earnest about the things that pertain to our souls salvation. Went to the village, visited several families, bade good-bye. Visited Mrs. McLarens, then walked to Rye. Left by stage for home by Magnetawan. Spent night with Mr. Grinton and family. Walked home in the midst of rain. Found a hearty welcome, and all well. Thus finished by six months in the mission field of South River, Eagle Lake, Rye and Commanda, Enjoying the service, the people, good health, and the walking in a fair measure. May the blessing of our God attend the effort for good. Jas Geddes Ce-Cebe Lake Parry Sound District Canada. �SOUTH RIVER, EAGLE LAKE, RYE and COMMANDA STATIONS 1890 Oct 17 18 X 19 20 21 22 23 24 Left home in the afternoon by steamer. Left Burks' Falls at 8 p.m. arriving at South River at 9. Welcomed by Mr. Downie, Glad to be again the field, and trust the endeavour will be blessed by our Heavenly Father. Visited Mrs. Holditch, Mr. Taylor, and Mrs. Geo.Travine. Trust who dropped a wind in season. Preached at South River & Eagle Lake on "I will guide thee with mine eye." Felt at home in the service. Good number, good attention. Oh for the blessing! Studying & writting. Visited Andrew McGee, Mr. Preston and Mr. Harrison Read & prayed. Trust that some heart has been touched. Visited Mark Robertson, Mrs. Parks, and Charles Ruble. Urged them to attend divine service. How cold in this duty does some seem to be. Oh God rouse them. Visited Mr. Tough. Found the boy David confined with a swelled leg. Reading and writting. Went to Rye in the afternoon. Had a warm welcome at Mr. Woods. What a fine Christian he is. �1890 Oct. 25 X 26 27 28 29 30 31 Nov 1 Visited Mr. Russel, Mr. Archer, Mr. Philip Smith, Mr. Folke, Ralph Folke, Found Mrs Ralph very sick. God is good. Trust she will be drawn to him. How much need we all have. Services good at Rye, and the best ever Had at Commanda. Still it is hard to get people to live as the word of God teaches. Sub "I will guide thee. Visited at Commanda settlement. A hearty welcome. Visited Arthur Day, Mr. Zine, Davis Smith, Mrs. Parks. Walked to Eagle Lake. Wrote letters, and studied. Walked to Geo. McCaigs, Jas McGuirs & Robt Aberdeen. Got a hearty welcome. Had a profitable little prayer meeting at Mr. McGinn's. Text "Hope the anchor of the Soul." Visited Mr. Snow's, Mr. Hills, Mrs. McQueen, Mr. Conollys Glad to see me. Read & prayed. Trust that these visi tations are blessed on souls. They let us know each other and our wants. Visited Mr. Moore, Mr. Brockville, Found Mrs. B. anxious about her duty as to joining the church. She has three children not baptized. May the Lord help her to see her duty. I trust I did my duty by them. My prayers are with them. �1890 Nov 2 3 6 8 X S 10 11 12 13 14 Service good at South River, notwithstanding the slushy roads and falling snow. Sub. "How shall we escape". Poor attendance at Eagle Lake. Felt the influence of the Holy Spirit. Studying. 4th Reading & studying. 5th writting & I do &. visiting. 7th studying 8th walked to Rye. Had a good Bible Class. Sub. Jesus before Pilate & Herod. Service but poorly att. at Rye. Better at Com. Roads very bad. 4 inches of snow, and a crust and raining. But yet was in time. Spoke of "The Truth held in unr ighteousness. Visited at Com and at Mrs. McLarens. Spend monday night with Mr. Wright, the young methodist student, at Mr Woods . He has many discouragements. Hope God will open up his way. He will I trust be a faithful servant. Had a fine Cottage meetingat Dick Mannerings. Well attended spoke on the cream of the bible John 3.16. Some impressed. Walked to Eagle Lake. Answered letters. Studying. Visited Ge. McCaig, Mr. Waters, Joseph McGinn, Jas.McGinn, Robert Aberdeen. Lovely day, sun shining. Oh for the shining of the Sun of Righteousness! 15th visited South River. Staid at Mrs. Holditches. �1890 Nov. 16 X 17 19 21 22 X 23 24 26 28 Service at South River. Fine day, but muddy roads. Best attendance yet. Sub. Truth held in unrighteiousness Rom. 1.18. Semeed inspired. Trust good done. At Eagle Lake atten. also very good. Same subject. Oh how many "hold the Truth in Unrighteousness." Bare thine arm O Lord". Open the blinded eyes." Reading, writting and studying. 18th The same. The same. 20th. Weather stormy, and roads bad, so I am preparing a few sermons so that I may be able to visit when the roads get better. Trust I should be able to say a word in season to some careless one, or encourage a weary one. Went to Spring Lake. Remained at night with Walter Folk. Visited Mr. Pawson, Mr. Smith, Mrs. Folks and Mrs. Woods. Good service at Rye & Com. Roads very frosty, but good. The best attendance yet at Com. Preached from Lucke 18. 27. "Gods Power" Excelent att. Oh for the power of God to influence these tations. Walked to Mrs. McLarens 25th Walked to Mrs. Woods. Had a nice cottage meeting at Philip Smiths. Some visibly affected. Walked to Eagle Lake & studyed. 27th Read & studyed. Walked to Mr. McGirr's for prayer meeting. Snowing. �1890 Dec X 14 15 16 17 20 X 21 22 X 27 28 29 1891 Jan X 4 Service at South River & Eagle Lake, good attd. Best ever had at E. L. Seven sleighs at the door. Sub. "Oh that those wouldst hearken to my commandmentsi" Felt quite at home with this sub. When will man listen. Studyed, and preparing for E.Lake S.S.Social. Attended the S.S.Social. Full house. All seemed pleased. Spoke on being "true to the core" Everything spoken & sung was good, and if acted on would bless. 18th, 19th Reading, writting and studying. Went to Rye. Held Bible Class. Service at Rye & Com. Fair attd. Stormy. Walked to Com and back to Rye same night. Spoke from Izek 21. 9 & 10th. What a strong warning to sinners. Would think every one would see this and flee to Jesus! Felt the influence of the Holy Spirit. Went home by Magnetawan. Had good roads. James met me with the horse & sleigh. Home by 2 P.M. Found all well. Left home for South River. Arrived at five. Good roads. Good service at Eagle Lake, but poor at S.Riv. Very cold Sub. "A sword a sword Went home to spend the New Year. Mr. Grinton took the Rye and Com apointment for me. �1890 Nov 28 X 30 Dec 1 2 X 6 7 8 11 13 Had a profitable cottage meeting at Mr. McGirrs. Subject "Godliness" Good attend. 29th Visited Mr. Aberdeen, Mr. Snow, Mrs. Greaves, Mr. Downes, Mrs. Taylors. Service at South River. Day threatning. Poor attd. Better attd. at E. Lake. Sub. "Gods power." Oh that the time would come when sinners would allow the Savious to use his saving power! Walked from E. Lake after service to Mecunoma. On Monday morning started for home by Magnetawan. Walked all the long road of 20 miles. Took the friends by surprse. Got a right hearty welcome. & 3rd visited withe friends 4th Had service in the evening at Midluthin, sub. "Oh that thou hadst Full house, great att. May the blessing follow. 5th visited Drove with James to Mecunoma, then walked to Mr. Woods. Had good service at Rye, and better at Com. Lovely day. Several strangers present at Com. Sub. "Oh that thour" Visited at settlement 9th Walked to Rye. Cottage meeting at Mr. Parks. Good attd. 10th Walked to E. Lake. Studided 12th Walked to Mr. McGirrs & held cottage meeting. Walked to South River. visited Mr. Downeys, Mrs. Holdichs. �1891 Jan 4 10 X 11 12 15 19 20 James drove me. Pretty good meetings. Held service at Midlothin. Preached from Ezek,21.8,9,10. Full house & good att. Hope some soul was arrested and saved. Left home for South River. Had the colt with me. She behaved well. Hound all well at S.R. Good meetings at S.R. & E.L. Glad to see some out for the first time. Sub. "Peters release" Oh for faithful preaching to the people! 13th Studying 14th visited Mrs. Mat. Parks. Fair meeting at Rye and good at Com. quite a number of strangers, (Sub. "Peters release".) but some presbyterian friends absent that could be there, had they a proper interest in the cause. Had a walk as my colt got loose in the stable at Rye and went as far as Spences. Had to walk after her on Monday. Caught her after walking 30 miles. Very tired. At home. 21st. Went to an open meeting of Midlothin Lodge of Good Temples. Full house, Mr. Bluthewick (baptist minister) showed some beatiful views by the Lantern. Some joined the Lodge that night. �1891 Jan 22 24 X 25 26 29 30 31 Feb.X 1 2 Went to Rye. 23rd Went to Eagle Lake, then to Mr. Mol sons to hold cottage meeting. To South River. Visited Mr. Downeys, Mr. Taylors, Mrs. Greaves. Good services. Weather & roads good. Preached from that warning text "How long hath ye between two opinions? If the Lord be God follow him". My prayer is that souls may be decided for God. This indecision is fearful. Writting and studying. 27th visited Mr. McQueen, Mrs. Moore, Mr. Conolly, Mr. Brockville. 28th Visited Mr. Aberdeen, Mrs. Holditch, Mr. Erb, James Wood & Mark Robertson. Visited Harry Pawson, Walter Folke, Philip Smith. Visited Charles Wood, Wm. Parks, Mrs. Manering. Good service at Commanda, but small at Rye. Heavy roads, had cutter. Attention real good. Plead deciding for Christ. How long halth ye between two opinions? If the Lord be God follow him. Visited Mr. Bone, found Mrs. Bone poorly. Trust she is prepared for death. Spoke seriously to her. Visited Mr. Collins. Hard to impress him. Visited Mr. Clark. Hope some good will be done him. �1891 Feb. 3 7 8 9 10 11 12 14 X 15 Went home. Found all well. 4th 5th 6th home. Went to Katrine by Doe Lake. Dined with Mr. Nelson. Com service held by Mr. Robertson of Burk's Falls. Good services. 10:30 Katrine fairly full. 2:30 Burks Falls well filled, 6:30 Buridale, the largest I ever held. Subject "Oh that they would hearken to my com" . Drove to South River, heavy roads, drifting & snowing The Colt "Fanny" scared at the engines, nearly an accident, but provedientily escaped. Miss, meeting. Drove to Eagle Lake. Too soon, Mr. Finlay, Mr. Garwick, and myself out in the storm, but got "Fanny" in shelter. Lifted the window of the church, and soon had a comfortable fire. But a small meeting, but good collection. Spent most of the day at Eagle Lake with Mr. Finlay, and Mr. Garwick, both of whom went to Miss, meeting at Rye. Mr. Finlay wishes me to be in continous work. Studying 13th. Went to Meconoma to meet Mr. Garwick. Went to South River to go to Powasson. Arrived at Powasson by last train 9:30. Mrs. Garwicks son met me. Fine morning. Had Mor. service at Powasson 10:30 Good attd. Preached from "If the Lord be God follow him" �1891 Feb 15 16 17 18 21 X 22 Powasson church a large firm church. All chairs. The people sit too much at the sides. Fair choir, and good organ. In the afternoon drove to Nipissing. Poor congregation. The church unfinished and cold. One half mile of the road badly drifted. Good service at Powasson in the evening. Text "0'n that thine" Sing ing led without the choir & organ. Better singing then in the morning. Good attention. Hope in have been all blessed. Mr. Garwick held communion services at Rye & Com. Had extra attendence, best ever held at these places. Studying in Mr. Garrwick's house. Went to South River by last train. Slept in Mrs. Holditches. Warm day. Studying & visiting at South River. Mr. Garwick came to South River, and left for Pow. by last train. 19 20 Visiting & studying at South River. Went to Mr. McGirrs in evening. Held cottage meeting. Visited Jas Tennents, Joe McGirrs, Robt. Aberdeens. Fair attd. at South River service and fair at Eagle L. Roads drifted, but took the lumber road from the village to past Cole's hill. Attention very good. Some strangers present. Sub. "Looking into Jesus." �1891 23 24 25 26 Studying & writing 24th a day of heavy rain. Felt glad had not to go out in the storm. Tuesday & Wednesday quite a thaw. Snow dissappearing. Thursday freezing slightly. 27 Visiting at Andrew McGies. Mr. Prestons, Mr. Harrisons, John Hawkins, and D. Hawkins. 28 Went to Rye. March 1 Service at Rye & Com well attd. Good att. preached X from Heb. 12 .2 "Looking into Jesus". Just as we go to the church find two of our female members out for a cutter ride. What an example] Oh for more of the true spirit of Christ. Went back same day to Rye. Had Mip Woud with me from Rye & back. 2 Went home to consult about staying in the work in summer. Got home by way of Spence & Kidlothin Lake. Lake too icy for colt. Decided to continue in the work in the summer. 3rd. & 4th helped at home. 5 Drove by way of Silvesters. Recorded my vote for the Dominion Election. Then to Burk's Falls, then to Birndale. Malcolm with me who drove other 12 miles to Tilsons camp. �STISTED STATIONS 1891 May 6 9 X 10 11 14 X 17 Started from home for new field by stage. Reached Doe Lake by 4 p.m. 7th Left at 7 a.m. arrived at Armstrongs at noon.Walked to Mr. Paces. Left on 8th at 8 a.m. and arrived at Aspdin. Stayed at T.D.Smiths. Visited Mr. Jas. Darlings, Mrs. Darlings, Mr. Whites, Mr. Sprosts. Good service at Aspdin. Fine day. good attention. At 3:30 service at Chalmers Church 9 miles from Asp. not so good attd. more attn. Sub "Oh that thous". 12 13 Reading & studying. On 13th got trunk. Visited Mr Hood. 15th & 16th studying, reading and fighting fires. Great bush fires all round Mr. Paces. But in the evening some rain came. Fair service at Chalmers Church. Sub. "Gods power" There are many that might come that do not. Started for Hoods. When near Hoodstown asked a woman the road. She told me to go to the left, whereas I should have gone straight on. Travelled miles extra on lonely roads past Mrs. Mums, when I board at Hoodstown, and arrived long round Fire Lake at Mr. Mulkins weary and sorry having missed the service. Mr. Mulkins (Ch. of Eng. puple) was very kind giving me tea, and paddling me over to Mr. Munns. �1891 May 18 19 20 21 22 X 23 / 24 25 X 27 31 19th Visited near Fox lake. Urged the people to come to service. Congregation at Hoodstown very small. It will be up hill work to gather congregation on this field, so many careless ones, and so many Ch. of England. Walked to Mr. Paces by a new road. Got all right. Studying and writting letters. Wrote one to Widow Tough. May God care for her and her little ones. Walked to Aspdin for Mr. Finlays preparitory meeting. Held a profitable service, though a small congregation. Walked to Hoodstown, Mr. Finlay going to Ch. Ch for Pre meeting. Small attd at Hoodstown, owing to many of the people fighting fires. Sub. "Oh that thous" Mr. Finlay held Com. services at Ch. Ch and Aspdin. Good attd at both. Six children baptized. Visited Mr. Wellington & Charles Wellington, Mr. Robinson. Mr. Brooks, and Mr. Tipper at Hoodstown. 28 19 Studyed 30th Walked to Aspiden. Very warm, road dry, oppressive walking. Good service. Large attd. at Aspiden, but fair only a Ch.Ch. Many seemed to feel impressed by the service. Oh for the blessing! �1891 June 1 4 X 5 7 8 12 X 14 15 2. 3. Studying & writting 3rd. First rain for a month. "Oh that men would praise the Lord for his goodness" Visited Mr. Hamilton & Mr. Howell at McMunich boundary. Glad to meet with any true Christians. But we are so aft to turn our conversation on worldly matters. 6th Reading, writting & studying. Warm day. Good services at Ch. Church & Hoodstown. Roads very dusty. No rain for weeks. Many people late at Ch. Church. Congregations very attentive. Felt the power of the Holy Spirit. Were they one single soul touched? 9 10 11 Spent at Hoodstown, reading visiting and boating. Visited Mr. Hilditch often. Poor man lying helpless. He has strong temptations. Oh that he implicitly trusted Christ. Walked to Aspdin. Visited Mr. Sproat, Mrs. Hemmings, Adam Darling and both Mr. Rice's father & son. At 9:30 reached Mr. Smiths. Rested allthe 13th. Best attendence yet at Aspdin & Hoodstown. Very dry and warm. No rain. The visiting brought out several It is a pleasure to preach when people turn out. Walked to Mr. Paces. Got several letters, two from home, sweet home. Glad all seemed well. �1891 June 16 18 19 X 20 Rested & read. 21 Very dry and warm. Good attd. at Aspdin, but only fair at Ch. Church. Preached from "How shall we escape if we neglect so great salvation". Felt helped by the spirit of God. Would that souls were saved. Went down to Armstrongs to catch the stage for home. Spent at home. Walked on Monday 20 miles, the stage having broken down, fore axle broken. Lost a ride from Doe Lake through the stage being late, so had to walk. Walked from Mr. Paces to Armstrongs 3 miles, near Spincedale 5.(through stage breaking down). Doe lake to home 12^ mi in all 20^. Felt very tired next day. On friday left home by waggon to Mr. Nelsons. Left Mr.' M's in afternoon for Doe Lake P.G. Left Doe Lake P.0, arrived at noon at Armstrongs. After dinner came to Mr. Paces. Found all well. Enjoyed the trip, notwithstanding the weary tramp. Oh how dry theweather is! Oh for rain! 22 & & 17 Studying & reading. Very dry. no rain for weeks. Walked to Aspdin. Warm walk. Crops not growing. Visited Alex Macmichel# Harry Dickson, Robt Dicson, Robt. Macmichel & Mr. Dickson & Mrs. Sweegi . 26 27 �1891 X June 28 Service at Ch. Church and Hoodstown. Pretty good attd. at both services. Very dry walking. Got a ride to Armstrong shaded road after that to Hoodstown Had a solemn text to preach from. How I wish good will be the result. 29th to July 3 walked/ read, and visited at Hoodstown. July 3 Went to Aspiden. Rained nearly all the day. What a blessing. 4 Rained all day. Visited Mr. Whites. X 5 Service at Aspdin. Fairly well attended. Raining. Only 5 at Hoodstown. So wet. This rain is indeed a blessing. 6th to 10th Studying & reading. Came from Hoodstown on Monday. Lovely weather but cool. Must visit more there. 10 Went to Aspdin. Visited Mr. Sweesys & Mr. Sproats. 11 Visited Mr. Hemming & Mrs. Darlings. X 12 Good service at Aspdin & Ch. Church. Very warm. Did not sleep well on Saturday night, and so felt very tired on Sunday night. Glad to rest at Mr. Campbells on my way back from service. Had a few strangers at Ch. Church. Pity the people do not come better out. Must work and pray for it. 13 to 18 At Mr. Paces. Reading, writting & Studying.Read �X 19 X 20 24 25 26 the "Prince of the House of David," "Mary Lundie Duncan," Ester Ried still speaking" beside more substantial work such as "Charnock in Regeneration^' "Moores spiritual truth for believers" "Spencers Sermon" & Service at Ch. Church pretty good, but poor at Hoodstown. What can be done to get people to take more interest in the services. I spoke as earnestly on unbelief as I could Oh for the spirit of real belife, real trust! Few presen t at H. Mr. Andersons son got his leg broken, preventing them. But carelessness I fear with too many. to 23 at Hoodstown. Went to Mr Paces. Glad to find a letter from home. Went to Aspdin after tea. Very hot day, but evening cool. Fine day. Good service at Aspkin, attendance poor at Hoodstown. How I longed for the salvation of souls! Am I taking the best way of attaining this object? I fear I am not so consecrated as I might. God help me to be more so. May He use me for good. Oh to relie on him! �1891 July Aug 27 8 Left Hoodstown for home. Took stage at Armstrong. Reached Doe Lake at 6 p.m. M. Malcolm my son met me with the team, along with my nieces, Eliza & Katty Sutherland, and Lizzie Geddes, and Carry Rousell. All went to an open meeting of the Doe Lake Lodge of Good Temples. Excelent meeting. Home by 12 p.m. Left home at 4 a.m. for Doe Lake to go with the stage for Armstrongs. Lovely day; reached Mr. Paces about 3 p.m. Spent my time at home in haying, visiting and reading, though not much of the latter. Spent Sabbath the 2nd at Burk's Falls. Morning in Methodist church. Usual service. Love feast, and communion service in afternoon at the Presbyterian church. What an excelent sermon, how eloquent was Mr. T.L. Robertson. In the evening at the Baptist church, music good, sermon of Mr. Blatherwick very good. Mostly young people pre sent. Music I fear more of an attraction with many then worship. �1891 Aug X 9 12 X 14 16 17 21 22 Pouring of rain. Did not go to service. Told no one would be there, the people have so far to come. I have felt it keenly. Wonder if I should not have gone in all the rain. Trust I have done my duty. Went in the afternoon to Hoodstown. Rain, bo service Visited Mr. Anderson. Had a long conversation with his son who got his leg broken a few weeks ago. Tried to lead him to our Saviour. Went to Aspdin. Good service at Aspdin, but small at Hoodstown. Felt the influence of the Sabbath and the sanctuary. Subjects Gods protecting power. And truly His pro tecting power is grand. What a consoling! to 21st studying & visiting near Chalmers Church. Went to Aspdin. Mr. Smith drove me to Port Sydney. Fine day. Had dinner at Mr. Farqnarsons. Mr. F. and I then rowed to Hood's landing in Mary Lake, when I walked to Mr. Fletcher Broadbent's (5 miles). Mr. F. & I were exchanging pulpits. I went to Mr. F. B's to be ready for morning services. �1891 Aug X 23 24 Dull morning. Rained a little. Began service at Brunei at 10:30. Small attd. But a warm hearted people, who were drinking in the words. Felt in spired by their attention. Showed by their actions they appreciated the service. Got many thanks for the sermon. Spoke from Isa 48. 18. Had a fine Christian conversation with Mr. Symour who drove me to Port Sydney. Good att'd at P.I. but not so sympathetic an audience as Brunnel. Had to lead the singing here. Fine church. Paid good att. However at night at 7 had service at Parkersville. Mr. Wilson drove me. School house full, principally young people. Great att. spoke on "Jesus the light of the world". Rained heavy during sub. night & mon. morning and cn tillnoon. At 3 started for Aspdin. Passed through Utterson. Reached Mr. Smith in time for ten, feet soaking wet, but soon comfortable at Mr. S's stove. Enjoyed the change. �1891 Aug 25 X 30 31 Sept 1 2 Travelled to Mr. Paces. Set to work on a sermon for the presbytery - selected Rev. 7th 9 & 10. "The Great Multitude". Studying, Reading & visiting all week. Several times felt a wish to run home and see the friends there. Had a letter from Mr. Finlay asking if I would go out in the winter. Replied I would be glad, but would like to be near home. I am getting of home and the friends there. Wearied more for home this summer than ever I did. God bless my dear home friends. Good service at Chalmers Church. Many strangers pre sent. Spoke of that delightful subject "The great multitude arround the Great White Throne". May a blissing attend our services. Small attendence at Hoodstown. Do not know what is to be done with this station. I have tried my best to get more interest in it, but as yet seem to fail. Delightful sail on Vernon Lake from Hoodstown to Huntsville & back on steamer "Lady of the Lake", along with Mr.Munn and Me pus Armstrong & Mrs. Armstrong. Lovely day, and pleasant company. Walked to Mr. Armstrongs. Walked this morning to Mr. Paces. Found all well. Visited McMurick. Mr. Pace drove me. Called at Mr. Stewarts, Mr Marshalls, and Mrs. Marshalls. All buisy at the harvest. Hard to get many of the people here to feel an interest in our services, or things partaining to eternity. �1891 Sept X X 3 4 5 6 7 to 12 13 14 19 Studying. Went to Aspdin. Got a ride by Mr. Paces team. Visited at Aspdin. Very like rain. Few females at service at Aspdin, but quite a few males. Cleared up, but no service at Hoodstown. Only two came. My last service here. I fear the service here will be discontinued. Walked to Mr. Paces. Very dull weather. A great deal of the harvest cut but lying in the wet. Reading, studying & visiting at Chalmers Church. Lovely day. Good congregations at Aspdin & Ch. Ch. Held service in the school house at Campbells at 7 p.m. Full house. Spoke on "indicition". 1 Kings 18. 21 Good attention. Went home by stage. Got a chance by Mr. F. Blushill from Todd's corners. Found all in bed but my niece who gladly supplied the outward man. Helped to shingle & the barn, at which the boys are so busy. Visited my brothers family & Mrs. Gutridges. Left home by 4 a.m. with the team. Too late to catch �1891 Sept X 19 20 21 22 X 25 27 the "stage" What must it be to be too late in getting Salvation!. Had to walk 14 miles before the stage came up to me. It having broken down, and had to get re paired. Went all the way to Aspdin with the stage. Fine day. Arge congregation at Aspdin, the largest yet. Small at ch.ch. Spoke on the "Firey furnace". Got great attention. Was then a seed sown which will spring up to life eternal! God grant there may. Had dinner at Mr. McDonalds, He drove me till we caught Mr. Paces Team. Was very glad of the ride for it was very warm. After service, went with Mr. Rome to Axe Lake. Stayed Sabbath night, and Monday night there. Visited Mr. McPherson, Mip Clark teacher at the school, Mr. Brown and Mr. Quinn. Back to Mr. Paces. Visited Mr. Howell, Mr. Campbell Mr. Bolter. Mrs. Percley. Went to Aspdin. 26th Went to Skeleton Lake. Beautiful warm sabbath. Good attendance. Service at Aspdin, Ch. Ch. & Campbells school. Blessful meetings. �1891 Sept 27 X 28 29 30 Oct 2 X 3 4 Subject at Aspdin & Ch. Church The "Rock Christ Jesus" and Campbell's School House. "I will guide them with mine eye" Felt at home in the services. Next Sabbath my last sabbath in the district. Appointed for Emsdale field. How often I have wondered whether there has been good done while I have been here. "The day will declare it" My prayer is may He use me for His glory. Resting & reading. More tired today then usual. Studying. Went to Stisted Agricultural Show and then to Hoodstown. Visited there on 1st October. Went to Aspdin. Visited Mr. Sproat, Mrs. Jas Darling and Mr White & M r .T D. Smith, Visited Mr. Hemmings & Mrs. Darling. Wet Sabbath. Last Sabbath on field. Raining most of the day. Yet had good congregation, but would have been larger had it been favourable w'eather. Subject "Prepare to meet thy God". Great attention Many strangers present. �1891 Oct 5 Preparing to leave. Filling up reports etc. 6 Bidding "Goodbye". 7 Left the field by stage. James met me with the team. Thus passed the summer months in the Stisted field. Enjoyed good health, though sometimes weared in body and mind. So many careless, so many stay away from service. And Hoodstown so poorly attended. Yet glad some good was done and sometimes a seed dropped in good soil. To God be the glory! Trust a blessing will follow. Midlothian 8th Oct. 1891. �EMSDALE, NOVAR & SPRUCEDALE FIELD 1891 Oct 9 10 X 11 12 13 14 X 15 16 18 19 20 21 Left after dinner for Burk's Falls. Stayed with Mr. Whelpton. Left by cars for Novar, arrived at 10:30 a.m. Stayed with Mr. Coopes. Visited Mrs. McGillvary. Good services. Had to walk all the way. Good roads. Sub. "I will guide thee” . Trust I shall be guided in this new field by the Divine Hand. Rested and read at Mr. Copelands Sprucedale. Visited Mrs. Corbett, Mr. Smith, Mr. Fountain, Mr. Mills., Mr. Dean & Mr. Peddie. Mr. Copeland, Mr. Heron, Mrs. Murray, Mrs. Macadie Stayed all night at Haldone Hill. Mr. Sherwood, Mip Kirkman. Studying 17th The same. Good Services at all the stations. Driving by Mr. Dean's rig from Sp. to Ems. Rode with Mr. Smith till within four miles of Novar. Enjoyed the services. Good singing at Novar, organ & choir, Bourding with Mr. McGillevray. Resting & Reading. Visited two widows Mrs. Fleming & Mrs. Nichols. Visited Mr. Hooie, Jas. Rogers, Mrs. Guthbert, Mrs. Gillespie. Dan Campbell McGillevray, Rogers, Sinclair Lovegroves, Dexon. Stayed over night at Mr. Dixons. �1891 Oct X 22 Visited, rested & read 23 Studying. 25 Good services. Fine dry, warm day. Turned out well, walked from Novar to Emsdale. God a ride to Sprucedale from Mr. Fitzpatrick spoke on Gods power. Good attention. Mrs. Copeland very sick. Resting & Reading. Visited Mr. Pearce, & Mr. Chapman & Mip Kirkman. Visited Mr. Freeland. Left early in the morning for Mrs. Sims (by Doe lake) to bury her little boy (9 years) Good attd. at funeral service. Burried at Emsdale. Happy change for the little boy, who had s uffered for years, and was unable to speak and de formed. Stayed last night and tonight at Mr. Brices. Visited all round Mr. Brices. Visited many families north of Emsdale. Walked at night to Sprucedale. 31st studyed & wrote. Fair attd. Cool & dry. Driven to Emsdale, thence to Bridge. In good time at Novar. Small meeting at Novar. Spoke on "Jusus the light of the world". Would that men would be enlightened. How we His servants should work for it. 26 27 28 29 30 Nov 1 24th The same. �1891 Nov 2 3 4 5 6 Read, Pansy's "From different standpoints" Visited Ed. Hosey, Mr.Matise, & Went by 5:40 morning train to Emsdale for Sprucedale. Got telegram to attend Mr. Fowlers funeral (Beggbon) Terrible accident, crushed to death by mill. What a warning! God help me to improve the occasion. Walked from Emsdale to Sprucedale. Large funeral service at Beggsboro at eight at night. Very impressive, and a large gathering. Subject "Prepare to meet thy God" Stayed all night with the family Tried to comfort and draw them to Jesus. Went to Mr. Copelands. Visited. Attended a meeting in Mr. Mills house about building the new church. Walked to Mr. Hamiltons Star Lake P.0. Gota ride to Emsdale. While passed school house was told Mr. Finlay was writing me at Mr. Freelands for missionary and communion meetings. Had received no words, the letter gene amissing. Felt so sorry. Communion serv. put off till first week in December. Mr. Finlay & I visited Mr. Shaws, and then Mr. Buchanans. Stayed there all night. Next morning Mrs. Finlay went to Burk's Falls. �1891 Nov 7 X 8 9 10 12 13 14 X 15 16 17 18 19 Visited Mr. Hill, walked to Novar. Visited Mr. Cooper. Best service at Novar & Emsdale, poor at Sprucedale Got a ride from Emsdale to Sp. by getting La Fontain Copelands rig, Mr. Craving walked home before the service. Great attention at Sp. owing to accident at Beggsboro. Went home, visited Mrs. Fowlers at Beggsboro. Daniel met me 3 miles from Beggsboro. Foundall well and got a hearty welcome. Home by three. Plowing with the colts. 11th do raining the afternoon. Visited Magnetawan. Union thanksgiving meeting. Plowing with the colts. Went to Sprucedale. Visited Mrs. Fowels. Stayed till 3. Fair attd. at Sp & Novar, good at Ems. Got a ride to Ems. & from Ems to high bridge. Dull moonlight. Eclipse of moon. Got in time. Rested. Pouring rain. Visited Jake Condon, who cut his feet with an axe. Strong Methodist, & Good Temple. Snowing. Wrote letters. Visited Mrs. Nichols & Mrs. Fleming. Wrote home. Read. Got summer money from Mr. Moodie. Visited Mr. Hooey & Mr. Mattice, & Mr. Cooper, Agreed to �1891 Nov 19 20 21 X 22 23 26 X 27 28 29 No service at Novar, owing to opening of Meth. Chris. Walked to Mr. Freelands Emsdale. Visited Mr. Clearwater, Mr. Taylor, Mr. Greenaway and Mr. Neil Smith. Stayed all night at Mr. Smiths. Visited Mr. John Smiths. Mr. Thortons, Mr. Neukin. Pouring of rain. Glad to change my sock at Mr. Freelands. Small attd at Ems. No service at Sp. It rained so. Glad Mitchell Freeland drove me all the way to Sp. Went to Sp. church in all the wet, but only Mr. Copeland & Mr. Deams & myself present. How would the covenantors have acted on such a night. Oh for their spirit! Resting & writting. 24th studying. 25th do. snowing. Copying over former books (own books connected with my various fields.) Reading and studying. Visited Mr. McFarlane, and Mr. Pearce, & Mr Fowler. Studyed. Fair attd at all the stations.- Walked from Ems to Novar. In time. No organ now at Novar. Subject. Epistts of Christ. When will we be epistles of Christ? God help us, we are often unfaithful. Oh for a closer walke with God! �1891 Mar Dec 30 1 2 3 4 X 5 6 7 Resting and reading. Dec 1st. Visited Mr. McPhail Godrey/ Mrs Fleming, Mrs. Nichols, Mrs Cooper. Walked to Emsdale, visited Mr. Sherwood, Mr. Shaw Stayed at Mr. Freelands 3rd Walked to Sprucedale. Expected Mrs. Finlay, but did not come till the evening train. Reached Sprucedale at 7:30 Held Miss meeting small attd. Raining. Pouring of rain. Got Mr. Deans "buggy" to drive Mr. Finlay to Emsdale. Terrible rain all the time. Boughta $8. water proof, and found the good of it. Left Mr. F. to conduct the Ems. & Novar, Miss & Communion Services alone. Drove baick myself to Sprucedale. Bruised my heel walking. High winds, and slightly snowing. Reading & writting. Attended Sabbath School at Sprucedale. Conducted it. Good service at night, full house. Mr. Finlay con ducted the services. Comparitively few members present. Impressive communion service. Good collection. Fair attd. at Emsdale & Novar. Three new members at Emsdale. Expect more. Hope they will come forward next time. Studying. Mr. Finlay left at one for Emsdale and the north. Feel my foot yet. cannot visit far. �1891 Dec 8&9 11 X 13 14 15 16 17 18 X 20 Studying. 10th visited David Copeland, Jake Westwick Visited Mr. Armstrong, Mr. Well & Mrs. Fowler & Mrs. Lawrence. Stayed on 10th at Mr. Westwicks, 11th Mrs. Fowlers. Hope these visits will be bless to us all. 12th studyed at Mr. Copelands. Subject "Our Friend". Good turn out at Sp. best yet. small at Ems. good at Novar. Subject appropriate after com service. Walked from Ems to Novar. Rested. Lovely day, bright sunshine. Very stormy, wind & hail. Kept house,felt a little lonely. Dull. Cleared up in af. noon. Left Mr. McGillvrays as they have now no room, there neice coming. Went to Mr. Coopers. Left by 4 p.m. train for Ems Miss, meeting. Mr.Finley there. Fair attd. Lamps would not burn. Had stable lamps. Stayed 17 & 18 at Mr. Freelands. 19th left by 10 a.m. train for Novar. Visited Mr.McGillvrays. Dull, but mild. Walked all the way to Sp. No service at Ems. as Meth. church was being opened. Forgot on my lunch at Novar, and glad to get dinner at Mr. Hamiltons Got a ride from Mr. Copelands to church, and from church to Beggsboro. Good sleighing. Many teams out. Best attd yet. �1891 Dec 21 22 23 25 26 X 27 28 29 31 1892 Jan. 1 Left Beggsboro at 8:30 a.m. for home. Walked to Mr. Nelsons. James met Me then. Home by one Hearty welcome! Drove to Magnetawan with Mrs. Geddes. Warm, snow melting. Roads nearly bare coming back. Visited Mr. Muraro, & Grinton. Saw Mr. Jameson, & Mr. McKenzie (Pres.) & Mr. Farrer (Meth). "Fanny" had a hard pull. Met Mr. Mannering from Rye. 24 at home doing chores and reading. Christmas Spent it at home withmy brothers family, had a nice quiet evening, pleasant and happy. Malcolm comes home by 11 fun McCormacks camp. Travelled 40 miles, and felt very tired, but well. Mai. drove me to Doe Lake P.O. Travelled then to Sp. Fine cool day, but hard roads, and scarce any snow. Fair cong. at all stations. Bad roads, but little snow. Had to walk all the way. Felt it. A little late at Ems. in time at Novar. Sub.,"This rock Christ Jesus" That all might build in Him! Lovely day. Resting. Felt tired. Dull sleet & snow. 30th Lovely sunshine. Reading. Cold. Walked to Mr. Freelands Ems. New Years day spent at Mr. Freelands. Had a sleigh ride to Ems. �1892 Jan 11 12 13 14 15 X 16 17 18 Dull morning. Went after dinner to Mr Bryces. He has got the "Grippe". Stayed all night. Visited Mr. Giles# Mr. Bosfield, Mr. Robb & Mr. McQullin. Drove to Mr. Thoms Katrine. Stayed all night. Got colds too. Drove to Mr. Buchanans. Stayed all night. Visited Mr. Galbraiths & Mrs. Wilsons, and then Mr. Freelands. Taking advantage of having the colt. Read & prayed in all the houses. Visited Assn McCaig, Mr. Thomson, & Mr. Clark & Mr. Freelands. Visited Mr. Neil Smith. Drove to Novar. Cold clean day. Fair attd at Novar, good at Ems. & Sp. Had Cutter. The colt shied at Ems. Neary a accident. How we are preserved. Sub. "Likness to King Jesus". What a priveledge to be like the Master. Quite a few strangers at Ems. Visiting brought them out. Drove home by bush road by Reids. Heavy fall of snow, and drifted. Very cold. Ar. at 2:30 at 7 went to open meeting of 1.0. G. T. Fine social meeting, splendid behavbur. Expected Mr. Blatherwick (Baptist) but dissappointed made me chairman instead. Rev Mr. Miller (Bap) present, who spoke and sung. �1892 Jan 19 23 X 24 25 26 27 28 29 to 22. Helping at home. Went to Magnetawan on 22nd with the team. Heavy roads and slush on lake. Saw Mr. & Mrs. Grinton. Quite a conversation with them. Fellow Christians. Left at 9 for Sp. Heavy snow. Broke the road to junction there was one sleigh ahead. Better as I approached Sp. Good att at Sp & Ems. Poor at Sovar owing to all the churches having service. Sub. "Christians defence" Felt much at home. One person much impressed at JSiovar. Trust that he will accept the Savious as his Sav. Oh that men would flock to the Saviour. Drove from Novar to Mr.Dicksons (5 miles). Arrived in time for a great "Drift" storm. How it drifts, and how cold, yet I should be thankful I was well sheltered. Stayed two nights, and then the storm seemed over. Visited Mr. Wm. Hoey's & Dan Campbells, all sick with "La Grippe". Drove from Mr. Dixsons to Mrs. Freelands Ems. Bad roads. Broke the whiffletree in a drift. Thankful nothing wor se . Visited Mr. Sherwood, Mr. Shaw, Mr. Spiers & Mr. Murphy. Visited Mr. Hill, Mr. Neakin, Mr. Thorton. Just heard of the death of Mr. Walker of Stisted. Another child of God translated. God help us all to be ready. Died of cancer in the tongue. �1892 Jan X Feb. 30 31 1 2 3 4 5 Drove to Novar. Roads improved a little. Fair Cong. Sub ’’Take my yoke upon you". What a change if men would! Felt at home in pressing men to choose Christ and his yoke. Left Sp. in the morning, drove to Mr. Campbells Stisted. Had dinner there and visited around there. All glad to see me again. At form went to Mr. Paces. Gave a ride to Miss ELckout the teacher, who boards at Mr. Paces. What a hearty welcome! Glad to meet old Christian firends. Drove to Aspdin. Hearty welcome at J.D.Smiths. Visited Mr. Sproats. Visited Mr. & Mrs. Darlings, Mr. Hemmings, James Darlings and Mr. Whites. Found Mrs. Whites little girl still suffering from a terrible burn she got in the fall. Her flesh wasted with fire! Whate a patie rt child. Visited Mr. Sporat, A. McDonald, Mrs. Walker. Missed Fir. Walker, who died a week ago from cancer in the tongue. How he suffered. Stayed all night at Mr. Paces. Drove to Sp. visited xMr. Campbell, Mrs. Murray. Holden Hill, Mr. Heron, Mrs. Heron slowly recovering from his fall. �1392 Feb 5 6 X 7 8 9 10 11 13 Went to Foresters meeting at Sp. Spoke on "Aim in life". Rev. Mr. McGillvray gave a grand address on the benefit of the order of foresters. Studying. Mr. James Rousell called upon me, told me that Mrs. Sutherland was very sick. Good cong. Sub. "The great Judgement" Cong very att. oh that all present may at last hear Jesus saying to them "Come ye blessed of my Father". Snowing heavy. Drove from Fiovar to Sp. Very heavy roads. Fanny tired. Drove home by noon. The last of the journey very heavy. Found Mrs. Sutherland very low and weak. Drove to Burk's Falls to consult the doctor. He has good hopes of her. Late coming back and heavy crossing the lake. Helping at home. 12th In the afternoon James and I drove to Walter Ballams to say "Good bye" as they are leaving for the n. west. They drove to Burk's falls. Attending Mr. Bethunes revival meeting. Met Mr. Robertson (Pres) and x M r . Smillie (Meth) as well as Mr. Bethune. Stayed with Mr. & Mrs. Blushill. Took cars for Novar. Mr. Bethune on boat for Gravenhurst. �1892 Feb 14 15 16 17 20 Fine day. Good cong. Sub. "Unbelief". Mr. Dixon drove me to high bridge, got a ride there by a team to Ems. Geo. Copland came for me from Sp. with Rev. Mr. Grants team. Had a quick ride to Sp. and then a nice rest. Mr. Grant(Inspector) took the service at Sp. Walked to Mr. Freelands Ems. Visited Mr. Clarks and Mr. Hamilton and the school at Ems. Studying for tea meeting tonight and for Sabbath. Attended tea-meeting. Appointed chairman. Did not feel at home. Spoke on "Snow" as an emblemn of what life should be. Very noisy meeting at first. Dissappointed in Mr. Robertson if Burks Falls not coming and Mr. Elliott & Sparling coming so late. And some too if Mr. Tarts songs too frivilous. Some good things said and sung, but then was too much mixing for a ch. churche tea meeting. Forgive oh forgive our heavenly Father whatever is earing. 18 19 Studying and copying my sermons in a book. Went to Sp. very dull morning. Like more snow. Mrs. McGilvray spent the week with Mrs. Freeland, before going to the M.W. another presbyterian family leaving Novar. �1892 Feb. X 21 22 23 X 24 27 28 29 Mar 5 Very mild day. Good cong. except Novar. Services in all the churches then. Sub. "Jesus able to keep from falling. Organ & choir at Emsdale. We cannot keep ourselves, but He can. His is our Helper. May we ever realize this! Walked from Novar to Mr.Byces. Ems to visit Mr. Bonsfield who is dying from mortification, begun at his feet. Knows he is and professes to be ready. May he be in reality. Call again on Mr. Bonsfield. Did all I could to get the family to trust their saviour. Visited Mr. Rattan (Meth)and then went to Mr. Freelands. Studying. 25th do. 26th Went to Mr. Buchanans. Took cars to Novar. Read and visited. Good cong. Fine day. Sub."Our inheritance" Inh. of sin, salvation and Heaven. We took the one, oh may we accept the other! Was driven to high bridge Scotia. Got a ride from Ems. to Sp. by a chance team. Went home. James met me. Got home at noon. Found my sister-in-law very poorly, but slowly mending. Also Daniel with a cold. March 1st. 2nd 3rd helping. Drove to Sprucedale with cutter, and the colt "Dick". �1892 Mar 6 7 9 11 X 12 13 14 15 Fine day. Good attd. Sub"Saul/ Saul why persecuteth rhou me". Oh how sinners and saved sinners persecuteth Christ. How can we do such a think to our best friend. Studying & visiting. 8th Drove to Mr. Smiths Scotia and then to Mr. Freelands. Urged the Smiths to attend. Drove to Sprucedale. 10th Drove to Whitehall with Mip Copeland and Mip Annie Fowler. When passing Sp. station, the cold shied at the engine, and sprung into the deep snow. No harm done. How thankful we ought to be! Might indeed have been otherwise. Drove from Sp. to Ems. Took Mrs. Peddie with me. She is going to the "front". After dinner (in Mrs. Sherwoods") drove to Novar. Visited Mr. McGillvrays, Mr. Finlays. Cold north wind. Good cong. Sub. "The Ark". Refered to the death of Mrs. Cooper, one of our Novar members. Best singing yet. What safety, what security in the Ark, in Jesus! Held cottage meeting at Mr. Herons, on Mrs Herons account, she is still so sick after her accident Small meeting but good feeling. Spoke from John 3 . 16 "The cream of the bible! Drove to Midlothien for Mr. Rousell, who is to play in the bass violin at our Sp tea meeting on 17th. Was home for three hours. Found all getting better. How thankful! �1892 March 16 17 18 19 X 20 21 22 24 25 Spent at Sp. Head the Choir practice. Prepared a short address for tea-meeting on "Putting a true value on everything. Lovely day. Full house at tea meeting. Mr. Robertson of B. F. in the chair. All came off well. Realized about $40. Visited Mr. Dan Lawrence, he is very sick. An unconverted Mr. and Mrs. Heron. Drove with Mr. Robertson to Elmsdale. Spent the night there. Studying and walked to Sp. Mr. R. left this mor. Enjoyed his company. Cold north wind. Small cong. Sub. "Looking unto Jesus." Better attd at Novar village then usual. Got a ride from Sp. to Elms, with Lafontins Coplands horse, and got Mr.Freelands horse and cutter to Novar. Good horse, good cutter, and good roads and fine afternoon. Reached Novar at 6. Good meeting. Let me look to Jesus for all the help I need. Drove to Mr. Freelands Elm. In time for dinner. Fine ride. & 23 Reading and studying. Snowing and stormy. Went to Haldane hill. Got a ride to Sprucedale. Visited all the way. Slept at Mrs. Murrays Huldane Hill. Mrs. Macade and her daughter Mrs. Murray are leaving for "Chicago". Both born in Latheron Caithness, Scotland. May these visits by blessed. Visited Mr. Alex Jameson, is mile past Huldane Hill, then �1892 March 25 X 26 27 28 29 31 April 1 X 3 walked back to Sprucedale got a ride to Mr. Thomsons, visited Thomsons, Clarkes and Hamiltons, stayed at Hamiltons all night. Walked back to Sprucedale. Lovely day. Good cong. Sub. "How shall we escape if we neglect so great Salvation?" Oh that men would flee to Jesus! Roads getting bad. Snow meltin. Glad a ride half way to Sp with Mr. Thomson. No organ at Ems. or Sp. but excelent singing. Resting, reading and writting. Walked to Mr. Freelands, Ems. visited along with Mrs. Bryce, Mrs. Carmichal, who had just burried her husband. Also Mr. Cunningham. Stayed with Mr. Bryce. Improved these opportunities, but not half as much as I might have done. In some houses I feel it hard to speak of Jesus as I should like. Oh for less of the fear of man, and more wisdom. Visited Ge. McDonald, Mr. Shaw, Mr. Murphy, Mr. Sherwood. Walked to Sprucedale, visited Mrs. Corbett, whose husband has just died in the Toronto Asylum. His re mains came tonight. Had a short service. 2nd studying Went to Mrs. Corbetts house at 8:30 At 9 had a short service. �1892 X April 3 4 5 6 7 At 10 the procession started for the grave yard. Quite a number of teams. After the ceremony at the grave, church service began at 11*15. Very impressive. Crowded house. Many present for the first time since I came. Preached from John 11. 11 "Our friend Lazarus Sleepeth". Mr. Corbett was a member of our church. I tried to do good to the living. Mr. Dean drove me to Ems. Pools of water on the road. Snow going fast away. Walked from Ems. to Novar by the rail way tract. No meeting in Novar. Only three came. Stormy. Resting and reading. Felt tired. Visited Mr. Finlay, Mrs. Fleming, Mr. McGillvray. Settle with Mr. G. for board, who gave it in a pre sent to the Church. Settle with Mr. Cooper for board also ($6.25) Visited two strangers. 7th Reading and writting & studying. Went home as Mr. Johnston the student is coming in this afternoon to supply for the summer. Thus finished my winters labors in this field. What success there has been, I know not fully, but be knows and I leave it in His hands, praying that some seeds cast in weakness may yet bring forth much fruit, to His honor, praise and glory. �Erasdale, Sprucedale and Novar Field. 1892 Oct 13 Being again approinted to this field, and willing to do what in me lies for Christs cause here, and having prayerfully considered the whole matter, I Left home this day to begin my appointment. I have been home all this summer, working in the fields, tilling the ground, sowing the seed, and reaping harvests of hay, and grain. And on Sabbaths in Sunday school and in regular services sowing the seed "the word of God". Sorry to have to learn this home field", yet hoping to be able to do more good^ under the Presbytery of Barrie. Rowed accjoss our lake to "wood pile" . Took steamer to Burks Falls at 5. Reached at 8. The last four miles very dark, the steamer treading here way slowly and carefully. How aften have we to do this same in our spiritual life. The difficulties great, the enemy vigilent. "Watching unto prayer". Stayed at Burks Hotel. Visited Mr. Whelpton and Mr. Todd. 14 Left by cars at 9:30 for Emsdale. Walked to Mr. Freelands. 15 Left for Sprucedale. Visited Mr. Hamilton, Clarks, Thomsons, Mills, Peddies, and Capelands. Boarding with Mr. Macfarlane. What a stormy night, lightning and torrents of rain! �1892 Oct X 16 17 18 19 20 X 22 23 24 25 Cool morning but dry. Good cong. Sub. "The truth held in unrighteousness." Mr. Dean drove me to Ems. Mrs. Bryce part of the way to Novar. God grant some good may have been done. Spent in Mr. Coopers when I board at Novar, reading & studying. Visited Mr. Ed. Hooie, Ronald Wovlie, and Mr. Mattice. Stayed at Mr. Mattice, it rained so. Visited Mr. Bates (past Cyaprus) Mr. Brown, Mr Egerton, McKay. Vis. Wm. Hooie, Mr. Rogers, Mrs. Gillespie, Mrs. McMillar, Mr. Dixon. Stayed at Dixons. 21st. Vis. Mr. Lovegrove, Mr. McGillvray, Mr. Cutherberts, Mr. Murphy, Mr. Denham. Read & prayed. Studdied. Good cong. at Novar & Sprucedale, small at Ems. Sub. "Fiery furnace" Left my notes at Novar, but go on well for all that. Was driven by Mr. Mattice to Scotia, walked to Ems. Driven by Mr. Hamilton to Sp. Muddy roads to Sp.church glad I had Mr. McFarlanes lantern. I wonder will there be more additional ch. courage infused through my sabbath efforts. Oh for more of the spirit of the three Hebrew Youths! "At home" reading. Intend to visit here this week. Snow. Snowing but mild. Vis. Lar. F. Copeland, Mr. Taylor, Mip Krixman. �1892 Oct 26 27 28 29 X 30 Nov. 31 1 2 3 4 5 X 6 Vis. Mrs. Corbett, Mr. Smith. Mr. Heron, D. Lawrence, Mr. Morrison, Mr. Copeland. D. Copeland, Mr. Westwick, & Mrs Fowler. Bad roads heavy rain. Spent last night at Bugslens. A ch. family. Then to M r . McFar. Muddy roads. Good cong. Full at Ems. No service in the Meth church. Sub. "Continue ye in my love" Several thanked me for my sermon. There is an inspiration in a full house. Geo. Copeland Jr. drove me to Ems and Hamilton Sherwood to Novar. Felt much at home in pleading. Walked to Ems. Boarding there at Mr. Freelands. Vis. Mr. Bryces (stayed two nights) and Mr. Giles. Mr. Robb, Mr. May, Mr. Macquillin, Mr. Taylor, Mr. Sandwick. Mr. Bosfield, Geo. McDonald & Mr. Buchanan. Stayed at night. Mr. Sherwood, Mr. Shaw, Mr. Freelands. Very cold snowing. Took cars to Novar. Bad roads. Sorry to find one of our newly joined members at Sp. worse of liquor at Novar. He fought manfully the demin for six months, but from some dissappointment he yielded. "Watch unto prayer". Very mild Sabbath. Had to walk to Ems. Bad roads, muddy. Mrs. Bryce kindly drove me 2/3 to Sp. Very thankfull. �Nov 6 7 8 10 11 12 X 13 Met our Sp, nember, who had been intoxicated, in his way to Sp. I felt so sorry for Henry Hoffman. May God help hime. Sub "Elijah's message". Small cong. At home in Mr. Macfarlanes. Raining. What a dreadful storm of wind. Oh for the poor sailors. Very cold north wind, and snowing. 9th Better day. Vis. Mr. Hill. Mrs. Hill is a good ch. A pleasure to meet one. Thanksgiving day. Held a cottage meeting at Mr. Copelands house. Quite a few out 22 present. Sub "Thou crownest the year with thy goodness". Visited Mr. Taylors, Shoemaker who had fallen on the 4th from a frame barn which was being raised. He is getting wonderful well. Vis. Mr. Chapman and Mr. Copeland who has been sick. Told of the death of Frances Ramey of Burdeau settle ment. A young woman about 22. Was asked to bury her. Preparing for funeral and Sabbath. This is three sermons for this week, one for Thursday, one for Sab. & one for this funeral. Fine Sabbath morning. Two inches of snow, mild. Good cong. at Sp. poor at Ems. fair at Novar. Thanksgiving Sab. Just as I was beginning service at Sp. got word that �1892 Nov X 13 14 16 17 18 X 19 20 the Methodist student would bury the remains of Mip Ramsy. He had been visiting her. Held our regular service, but alluded to the death. The funeral party had not arrived when we left the church. Sub. at Sp. "Bread of life" at Ems & Novar, "Thou crownest the year. Mr. Deans rig drove me to Ems. Walked to Novar. Mr. Cooper drove me to church. Pouring of rain. Cleared up in the afternoon. Vis. Mr. McPhail and Mr. Godfrey. 15ht Wrote home. Dull day. Felt tired. Kep the house. Raining & misty. Raining. Went by cars to Ems. Heavy rain. Writting. Cleared up in the afternoon. All left the house but myself till tea time. Pre paring for two weeks. Took cars for Novar. Very bad roads Sub. "End of Faith" Bad roads. Mr. Cooper drove me to Novar church, and l h miles farther. Had to walk all the rest, some 16 miles. Fearfull roads. Never was so tired on a "field before. When within two miles of Sp. felt unable to go farther. Rested and prayed for help. Roads, forzen mud, and wet spots. Tired limbs, blistered feet, yet thankful I made out and in time. Never preached so tired. Sat all the time I could. �1892 Nov 21 X 1 26 27 28 30 Dec X 2 4 5 8 9 10 Mr. McFarlane drove me to Beffsboro/ 3^ miles on my way home. Walked three miles when James met me. Found all well. Roads so bad, that the front of a wood bob sleigh with the team. Left for Sp. James drove Dick, in a single sleigh. Good cong except at Ems. Mr. Dean drove me to Ems. Walked to Novar. Good tract on railway. Mr. Cooper drove me to Ch. and back. Sub Afflictions. Hard subject to understand. Reading 29th Studying. Walked to Scotia. Vis John Smith and Neil Smith. Stayed with Neil Smith. Dec 1st Vis Mr. Sherwood and Mr. Shaw, then to Mr. Freelands. Studying. 3rd Train to Novar. Good cong Mr. Gilmour of Doe Lake took the service at Sprucedale, so I stayed at Ems. Sub. "Exceeding riches of His grace". Driven by T Dixon to Scotia, then by T.H. Studying 6th do. 7th Vis. Alex Freeland, Mr. Sang Mr. Glendinning, Mr. Herd, Mr. Murphy, Mr Sherwood and A. Ellis. Left Mr. Freelands for Sp. Visited Mr. Mills. Vis. T Peddie, Mip Kirkman, Mr. Pearce, Mr. Morrison Mrs. M. Feels her failings and tries to rest in Jesus. Vis. Mr. Copeland. Studying. �1892 Dec. X 11 12 14 16 X 18 .19 20 21 22 Good sleighing & roads. Large cong Sub. "I am a stranger". Felt at home with the subject. Mrs. Mills drove me to Ems. Mr. Shaw to Novar. Gods people are strangers here. Reading 13th Vis Mr. McPhail, Mr. Godfrey & Mr. Denham. Stormy, snowing 15th Lovely day. Walked to Freelands. Reading 17th Walked to Novar in the morning. Cool. Lovely day, but felt tired and fell aslept for two hours. Snowing, but mild. Good cong. Mr. Cooper drove me to Scotia, Mr. Smith to Ems. Preached for the Methodists. Their anniversary. No service in our own. Large cong. Subject "Kadish". Had to walk to Sp. Mr. Hamilton dissappointed me. Snowing & blowing. Ems. Meth tea meeting. Could not go. Keen frost. Mr. McFarlanes roof took fire. We soon put it out. Tea meeting at Sp. under "ladies Aid" Fair turn out good programme. Self in chair. Mr. Gilmour of Doe Lake and myself the only speakers. I spoke On "Yes and No" Made $25. Walked to Ems. Attended the Ems. School exam and Xmas tree, recitation and singing. All did well. Mr. Chowen Chairman (English church clergyman). I spoke on "Arm in life" We had plenty of fruit and cake. Vis. Geo McDonald. Had tea there and walked back to Mr. Freelands. In all 13 miles walk. �1892 Dec 23 24 X 25 26 30 Cars to Novar. Attended the U. B. tea meeting. Large crowd spoke on "Aim in life". Four Speakers One far too long. Cars to Ems. then got a ride to Sp. by Mr. Peddies team Xmas Sub. "The word made flesh". Cold day 20 below. Mr. Morrison drove me to Ems. Good Cong there. Mr. Geo. McDonald drove me to Novar and after service to Ems. Novar church very cold. Preached with one overcoat on. Cold ride back, had to get out three times. Walked from Scotia to Mr. Freelands. What a delightful theme the birth of Christ! What a change it has made to the world. May we let its influence befit in our lives! "Let your lights so shine before men" . Mr. Freeland drove me to Ems. Walked along railway tract to Katrine. James met me there. Horn by five. Found my dear wife very sick. She has been sick for more then a week. Got doctors prescription, but not much better. A little better on thursday. What a blessing she feels in Gods hands and is ready for whatever He sees best. What a blessing a true Christian wife is. One cannot be to thankful for this. Left for Burks Falls. Got a ride from Knolls, with Mr. Morrison to within two miles. Stayed with Wm, Whelpton. Vi3- Me. Todd. �1892 Dec 30 31 1893 X Jan 1 2 7 and Geo Whelpton. Met Mr. Blatherwick(Baptist Minister of Bracebridge) Spent a profitable night there. Left at 11 a.m. for Kovar; along with Mr. Blatherwick. We had a conversation about the sudden death of Ge. Silvester, Burk's Falls. He was sawing down a tree, when a limb fell on him. In a few days he was buried. How may warnings we get? New Years day. Missed the "Watch Meeting" on New Years eve. Sub. "Gods Message" A message for New Years and every day, "Gods love to man". Good cong though many absent that might be. John Dixon drove me to Scotia, T Smith to Ems. Our organist at Ems. (Mip Spiers) present for the f i r ± time this winter. No organist at Sp. Sick. Mip Martin is very regular at Sp. Geo Copeland so kindly drove me to Todd;s corner and Mr. Nelson to Midlathian. Felt anxious to know how my dear wife was. She was poorly indeed. I hope by blessing of God and the human means employed she will get stronger. We have done all we can for her. We have laid her case before the throne of grace. Helped at home this week, in and out. One way of serving the Lord "In His Name"! James drove me to Doe Lake. Walked to Beggsboro. Dinner there. Vis. Mr. Bell & Mrs Lawrence. Walked to Sprucedale. �1893 Jan 8 9 10 11 12 X 14 15 Fine clear cold morning. Sub. "Snowing" Tried to show the responsibility of Christians in their duty and priviledge of "Sowing beside all waters". If all would do so, oh what a change would come over the world. Geo. Copeland drove me to Ems. Mr. Shaw to Cyprus. (New Novar). We had fair cong. very good at Ems. Many Mtheodists present. Trust souls were re-consecrated to God. Resting. Felt tired after the work at home, and the days preaching. Fell asleep for two hours in the afternoon. Snowing heavy. Stormy north wind. Drifting. Vis. Mrs. Fleming before she leaves. Clear Vis. Wm. Hooie, Mr. Blin, Mrs. Nicholl. Very cold 37 below zero. Took cars to Ems. 13th Met Mr. Ridman (Mrs at Keary) We are to change this Sabbath. Both got a ride to Kearny. Stayed at Mr. Mclvors (Mr R's boarding house). Mr. Redman left for Novar, and I walked to Ravensworth. Good service at 10:30 in Mr. Garrwicks house, (son of Rev. T. Garrwich). House full fine singing. Church here not yet finished. Sub "Oh that thou hadst hearkened. Mr. Garrwick drove me to Kearney. Very slow horse. Yet in time. Good cong. five Rom Catholics present. They have a fine churchhere. I suppose they will have to confess. �1893 Jan 15 16 17 18 20 21 X 22 this sin (What a thought!) of being present at our meeting. Walked to Mr. Buchanans. Vis. by the way Mr. Cong. Mr. Balbraith & Mrs Wilson. Mr. Ridman met me at Mr Buchanans. Spent a pleasent and profitable e vening. Mr. Redman walked to Kearney and I to Ems. Vis. John McDonalds, a ch. family, but strong Methodists & Mr. Shaw. Reading and writting. Vis. Mr. Hamilton, Mr. Clar, and Mr. Thomson. Walked to Sp. Vis. Mr. Armstrong John Westwick & B. Copeland. L. B. Copeland Mrs. Westwick & Mip Garriot (who was helping her) I found laid aside with measels. Had a hard time, but mending now. Mrs. Westwick feels keenly she is not faithful enough to her saviour. Mip G. professes to be a child of God. Counselled & comforted from His dear word & promises. Mild but slightly snowing. Roads very good. Best cong. yet. Sub. "A sword, a sword" Felt great freedom in preaching, almost as if I was conscious of it being my last apportunity of warning dying souls. Some told me they felt the service blessed to there souls, and that I seemed inspired. Oh that we felt more this way. Geo Copeland drove me to Sp. Walked to Novar. �1893 Jan 23 25 26 27 X 28 29 30 31 Reading. 24th Driven to Mr. Dixons (five miles east of Novar ) so as I might have an opportunity of visiting. Vis. Mr Sinclair, Mr. Martin, Mr. Sinclair a member of our church at Hamilton, but never yet joined us here. Too far to walk, and her husband to careless to drive here. Oh what indifference there is in spiritual matters! Very stormy drifting. Read Dr. Cummings book "Bread of life". Vis. Mr. Lovegrove, Mrs. McGillvray, Mr. Guthbert Dan Campbell, Mrs. Gillespie. Mr. Rogers and Mrs Hooie. Had a nights singing with Mr. Hooie. Snowing. Heavy rain during the whole night. Raining. Went to Novar church in the midst of rain. Only two came. No service. Back to Novar (one mile), got lunch. Started to walk by railway tract for Ems. Weather cleared up and a terrible west wind sprung up. Bad walking, hardly able to keep the tract with the wind and sinking in the snow. Got in time to Ems. Only 14 present. Sub. "Let your light shine" Three in choir, sang and played a beautiful anthem during Collect. Did not go to Sp. teribly drifting. Lovely day. Sun shining. Writting, to make up for lost ime. Went to see Ge. McDonald who is to go away tonight for Dorkes one of our members. He is well like by every one. Wish them God speed. �1893 Jan Feb. 31 1 2 3 X 5 6 7 10 Visited Mr. Bryce. Stayed all night. Part of the family at Armon. Vis. Mr. Taylor, Mr. May, Mr. Robb, Mcquillan, Mr. Bosfield and Mr. Giles. Read and prayed with all Many of them careless. Vis. Mr. A. Freeland, Mr. Sherwood, Mr. Bates, Mip Todd. Got to Sprucedale with Mr. Heron. Road full. 4th Studying. Stormy day, drifting some. No tract to Sp. Church. Only 12 present. Driven to Ems. by Mr. Mills. Good cong full choir. Walked to Novar by railway tract. Real good walking. 20 present at Novar. Sub. "Brazen serpent". Snowing, getting deep. Went by cars to B.F's Stayed with Wm. Whelpton. Very kind to me. Visited Mr. Todd Dr. Crawford and consulted about Mrs. Geddes health. Took stage to Cecebe Bad roads, all drifted. Walked accross the lake, bad walking. Some slush. Daniel met me and helped by giving me the snow shoes. Found Mrs. Geddes better. Very thankful. Our prayers are for her. Been helping at home. Wal ked today on snow shoes to Cowans P. 0. Took stage to B. F's Drifted roads. Took 3 hours to go 10 miles. Met two lumbermens teams that ook 8 hours to go 6^ miles. Horses crowd so. Stayed at Wm. W. Visited Mr. Geo.Welptons. �1893 Feb X 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 X 19 Took cars to Novar. 5 hours behind time. Mild day. Good cong. at Novar. Driven by Mr. T. Dixon to "high bridge". Walked to Ems. by rail way tract. Tract very good. Large cong. at Ems. Church nearly full. Driven towithin two miles of Sp. by Mr. Shaw. Held service on Sp. in Mr. Copelands house, the road not being broken to the church. Room full. Sub at Sp. & Novar "Let your light so shine" at Ems. "Is not my word like a fire saith the Lord". Splendid attention. Got a ride to Mr. Freelands. Roads improving. Writting. In the afternoon visited Mr. Sandwich; s widow. Writting, vis. Mr. Herd, Mr. Shaw, Mrs. A. Freeland. Vis Mr. Hamilton, Mr. & Mrs H. has been sick, but getting better. Vis Mr. Smith "Scotia". Old Mr. J was an elder outside. The sons do not take the in terest spiritually that they might. Walked to Novar. Attended a meeting to reconsruct the Union S. School. Owing to the Methodists this has come to nought. Took cars to Huntsville. Changing with Mr. Siverwright who takes the anniversary services tomorrow at Emsdale. Stormy day, snowing 6 drifting. Sub. at morning meeting at �1893 Feb 19 20 21 25 X 26 27 March 4 H. and afternoon meeting at Allansville. "Oh that thou hadst hearkened" Good cong for such a day. Wild drive out to O.S. Sub for night at H. "Con tinue ye in my love" Better cong. Train late, too late for tea meeting at E so took cars for B. F's. Put up at Burk House, too late to stay with friends. Left by stage for home. Found Mrs. Geddes very weak. Left home for Burks Falls. Got a ride by Mr. Mitchel. Vis Geo. Whelpton, Mrs. Blashill, Wm. Whelpton staid with T. D. Reid, where Mr. Patterson boards Mr. Siverwiight Huntsville is to be at the opening of the new church at Sprucedale, Mr. P. goes to Huntsville and I at Burks Falls. Got the horse & cutter xYLr. P. uses. Drove to Birndale. Small cong. there. Back to Burk's Falls Good cong, though snowing. Drove out to Katrine small cong. Lovely clear night to drive back. Sub. today "Continue ye in my love" Walked home. Had dinner in W. Silvesters. Found Mrs. G improving slowly. All the others well. Left home at 7i'30 Walked to Midlothian, Thomas Gertridge drove me by Rousels saw log road to Doe Lake P. 0. �1893 March X 4 Walked from P. 0. to Sprucedale. Had dinner at Beggsboro. All this week it has been snowing & drifting, so roads are bad. 5 Fine day. Good cong at Spruce & Ems. Fair at Novar. First time preached in new church at Sp. Fine church easy to speak in. They had good cong at the three services on opening sabbath. Rev Martin from Toronto & Siverwright from Huntsville. Crowded tea meeting on Monday night {26 & 27 Feb) Realized about $100 at tea meeting and $26 on Sabbath. Was driven to day by Mr Deans rig to Ems. & walked by r. tract to Novar. The tract good. 6 Took car for Ems. Got a ride to Mr. Bryces. Mr. Thomson Mrs. Bryces father very sick. One of Christs own. Hard to see if he is to recover, but if not, he is prepared to die. 7 Went to Mr. Freelands. Writting & studying. 8 Vis. Mr. Hamilton, Mr. Clark & Mr Thomson. Arrived at Sp. at 7:30 vis Mr. Mills, Mr Deans, Mr. Copeland. 9 Mis. meeting. But, the roads being so bad, Mr. Finlay did not arrive, till after the meeting was over 9:30. Mr. F. was not pleased that I did not make better arrangements for him being driven to Sp. I did the best I could, but oh the roads were bad indeed. �1893 March 10 11 X 12 13 16 17 Mip. Meeting at Emsdale. I was chairman. Left the speaking to Mr. F. He did well. Gave us a fund of information on our home mission work. Had a bus iness meeting afterward about getting an ordained missionary. Agreed to try to see if they could raise enough. Choir led our singing. Saw Mr. F. off for Novar by cars. I did not go as the roads are so bad. It will be enough to get Mr. F driven to Ems. What a night of rain. Cleared up about 8 a.m. Mr. Finlay took the com service at Novar. At one o' clock it began to rain at Novar, and rained till four. Mr. F. did not come to Emsdale service. We waited an hour, then I took the service to teams out, the roads so soft. About 30 present. Subject "Our Guid". After service it was too late to go to Sprucedale with such roads. Had Mr. F. come to Ems, though late, I would have left the service and gone to Sprucedale. Mr. Finlay walked up to Mr. Bryces from Novar last night. Saw him today. He explained all to me. We had no rain yesterday after 8 a.m. at Ems, but they had at Novar. Visited Mr. Sahw and Mrs. Buchanan. Hard to get some out to church. Visited Mr. Clark, Mrs. Turner then walked to Sprucedale. �1893 March X 19 20 21 X 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 18 Visited Mr. Peddie, Mr. Copeland and Mr. Stewart. Fine mild day. Good cong. Sub."What dost thou here?" Tried to make it a personal matter between God and their conscience. Driven to Ems.by Mr. Morrison Walked to Novar. Lovely day. Visited Mr. Hooie to make up the half yearly statement. Got my foot sprained cbn Sabbath night. Very mild. Foot still sore, cannot visit though I would like being so near the end of my six months. Still very firm. Been three days in the house. Lovely day. Driven to Ems. Walked to Sp. Large Con sub "Awake out of sleep" Felt at hoem Plead with the people. Vis Mr Corbett, Mr. Smith and Mrs. Fowler, Beggsboro Found Mrs. Fowler had gone away wouth to visit her friends. Vis Mr. Heron, Mr. Stevenson, D. Lawrence & Mr Copeland. Vis Mr. Dalglish, John Marshall, Mr. Hill, La F. Copeland. Sent for by Mr. Bryce. His father-in-law Mr Thomson is dead. Mr. Bryce's son drove me to Mr. Freelands. Conducted Mr. Thomsons funeral service. A short service at the house. Text "I am the re. and the life". Funeral sermon on Sabbath. What a blessing to know he is safe with Jesus, a solemn service. Many in tears, while I plead with them. �1893 April X 1 2 3 4 Drove from Ems. to Sp. by stage. Bad roads. Rain through the night. Vix. Mr. Peddie, had dinner then. Vis Mr. Stewart, had tea there. Vis Mip Kirkman. Farewell visits. Bright sunny day. Had a good cong. at Sp. Sub. "Jesus the light of the world" Crowded at Ems. Mr. Thomson's funeral sermon. Sub. 0 r friend u Lazarus sleepeth". Very impressive. Beautiful singing, so appropriate. Fair cong at Novar. Many came though the roads were bad. One woman at Ems. anxious about her conversion Tried to point her to the Saviour. Spent all my spare time with here after service. A little late at Novar. Was driven from Sp. to Ems by Lochart Copeland and had to walk to Novar. Mr. Cooper drove me to church and back. Hearty shaking of hands at all the stations, many expressing a wish that we were staying. After Vis. friends at Novar, took cars to Ems. Then walked to Mr. Bryces . Stayed all night. Mrs. Thomson feels the loss of her husband, but is resigned to her Fathers will. Walked this morning to Mr. Freelands. Wrote and read. At 4 p.m. went to Ems station with trunk. Took cars to �1893 April 4 5 6 19 Burks Falls. Spent the night in Burks Hotel. Read a part of a "Christians secret of a happy life". Got home, and found Mrs. Geddess much better and the rest well. Glad to be home again. Spent the day in writing friends on the field. Do not yet know whether I am to be out on the mission field this summer or not. But at home or abroad, I trust I may be able to be the human means of doing some good. Got word from Mr. Finlay to go for a few weeks on the commander field as the missionary is sick. Will start on friday 28th for Rye, Com, and Nippissing Village. Have written to the station that I will be with them on Sabbath 30th. The distances between the stations are very long. So long indeed that if they cannot drive a part of the way I will be unable to keep in the field. I trust the friends will help me. May God use me for these weeks rn my prayers. May souls be saved. May Christians be encouraged. Jas Geddes. � 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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Title A name given to the resource James Geddes Diary, 1889-1893 Date Created Date of creation of the resource. October 31, 1889 Is Part Of A related resource in which the described resource is physically or logically included. James Geddes Diary Collection Medium The material or physical carrier of the resource. Scanned Manuscript of Typed Transcription UG Transcription Progress Scripto transcription progress Done Extracted Text TAKEN FROM THE ORIGINAL DIARY OF JAMES GEDDES A. S . Barber, 1973. �PROGRAMME OF SOCIAL at EAGLE LAKE SUNDAY SCHOOL SOCIAL Opening hymn Shall we Gather at the River Xmas 1890 Prayer Tea Chairmans Address. Rec. Dia. Hymn Rec. Rec. Rec. Hymn Rec. Dia. Hymn Rec. Rec. Dia. Rec. Hymn Rec. Rec. Song. Rec. Hymn Clos_ opening address Wellington Vanmeer The Birds 6 boys & girls Our Cheerful Sabbath Home - school Rock of Ages Sarah Jane Parks No Grace Ellis Mr. Nobody Alex Bone The blood of the Lamb Choir The little orphans S. J. Parks Little things six schoolars Beautiful Sunshine school The little angel Maggi Robertson The sluggard Westley Venmeer Jesus & the Soul Mr. Mints & Mr. Tennant The cancelled bond Sarah J. Parks Down in the valley Mrs. McGuir The Teetotollar Well. Vanmeer I am a little girl Eva Parks ng Death Song The Sunbeam Beautiful City Address Mr. Aberdeen Sarah May Tough Choir David Tough Christmas Tree Votes of Thanks �DIARY OF JAMES GEDDES Appointed to South Falls, Eagles Lake, Rye & Commanda 1889 Oct. 31 Nov. 1 2 X 3 4 5 6 8 9 X 10 X 17 X 24 Went by steamer to Burk's Falls for South River. Earnestly prayed to God for help in this work. Went to Eagle Lake to visit before Sabbath Service. Went to South River and visited several families. Service at D.R. & E.L. Text 1 Pet. 1. 394 (Our Inheritance). Felt at home in the service. Trust some good done. Visited at Eagle Lake. Getting acquainted with the people. Visited at Eagle Lake. Wonder am I to be blessed in this work. Visited Rye. 7th. Visited Rye. Oh for the true spirit of work. Visited Commanda.. 9th Visited Com. people scattered. Many indifferent as to the pres, cause. Oh for refreshing times. Back to Rye at 7:30 held Bible Class. Quite a number of good men & women present. Can I do them good? Help! Service at Rye & Com. Subject "Our Inheritance". Asked help of God. Surely the weak things will be made strong. 11th to 16 spent in visiting and studying. Service at D.R. & E. L. Sub. "Continue Ye in my Love" attendence good. Atten. good. May He follow with the blessing. 18th to 23 visiting & studying. Ser. at Rye & Com. Sub. "Continue Ye in my Love" good attendence. Atten. good. One person much impressed. �SOUTH RIVER EAGLE LAKE RYE & COMMANDA 1889 L 7 i x 5 8 < \# «u w \ i > N > 5 *1 X '- < 15 18 20 to 30th vis. & studying. Ser. at D.R. & E. L. Sub. "Jesus the light of the world 2 to 6th studying for Missionary Meetings. Started with Mr. Finlay, Eagle Lake for Rye. Miss. Meeting, but instead went to Magnetawan. Walked 12 miles, stayed with Mr. Grinton. Got Mr. S. G. Best's cutter. Went to Miss. Road. Preached at Miss. Road at 10. Spence at 2:30 and Magnetawan at 6:30. Poured of rain. But pretty good meetings. Sub. "Jesus the light of the world." 9th to 14th at home. Found all well. God be praised. Ser. at S. R. & E. L. Sub. "The Judgement". Roads bad 16th to 18 studying. Tues. meeting at S. R. Rain, yet good atten. Mr. Robertson of Sundridge, Mr. Sinewright of Huntsville, Mr. Smith of Powassan & Mr. Sanderson of S. R. speakers Mr. J. D. Reid of "Arrow Burk's Falls, chairman. Good meeting, good addresses. $ about 34. Social 10 cents. Wet night, pretty good attendance. Mr. Sanderson (meth.) & myself the only speakers. Nov. 25 Dec. 1 X 6 7 8 15 X ' *Xj �1889 Dec X 1890 Jan X 22 Serv. at Rye & Com. Sub. "Jesus the light of the world", att. fair. atten. good. Roads rather bad. "Hope in God" 23 & 25 visited at Com & Rye. Oh for a refreshing. 25 Spent Chrismas with Mr. Tennant, along with Mr. & Mrs. Mip Aberdeen. Quiet but happy night. The Davisons born, what an inestimable blessing. In Him and through Him all blessings flow. Praise Him! 26 to 28 Studying and reading. 29 Ser. at S. R. & E. L. Sub. "Christians defence". Bad roads, poor att. Felt a blessing in my soul. What security in Christ! 30th to 3rd. Visited Mr. McCaig's to Mr. Aberdeen's, a new road to one. Spent New Years day with Mr. McCaig & R. Aberdeen. 4 Went to Rye. Good Bible Class. 5 Ser. Rye & Com. Sub. "Christians Defence ". 2 Kings 16. Roads very icy with snow. Poor att. Pretty tired. Got a ride back same night to Mrs. McLarens. 6 Went to Eagle Lake. 7th Visited Mr. Snow & Mr. McQuinn Heavy snow and wind. Drifting. Slept at Mr. McQuinns. 9 Went to Sundridge. Stayed with Mr. Barrowman. Saw Mr. Robertson. Enjoyed his company. Blessed him. �1889 Jan 10 11 X 12 13 15 17 X 19 20 Preached at Mr. Hills School on "Jesus the light of the world. Went with own team to Mr. Dukes at Hartfell. New road to Mrs.?Heavy fall of snow. Ser. at Lynch Lake, Hartfell & Sundridge. Mr. Duke drove me. Heavy roads. Poor att. Lynch Lake Sub. "Christian defence". School house very cold. Fire would not go. Cold service. Hartfell & Sundridge "Jesus the light of the world. Better attendance, service warm. Oh that the fire celestial would be imparted." Help! Heavy rain. Back to S. R. in afternoon. Visited. Came to E. L. with Mr. Tennants sleigh. Studying 16. Went to Rye. Visited Mrs. Mannering. Good Service at Rye. Large congregation. Roads good. Text "If we recieve the witness of men, the witness of God is greater". Trust it will strengthen one faith. Poor att. at Com. Service seemed cold. Oh for refresh ing times.! We must work for it, must pray for it. Walked back i o Rye after service. Went home. Mai met me with the team. Raining. �1890 Jan 20 21 22 23 24 25 X 26 27 28 29 Got home by five. Found all well. Mr. Whelpton visited me. Felt a little sick. Felt better. Mai and I drove to Burk's Falls. Visited Mr. Drinnan. Had pleasant Christian intercourse. Telegraphed to Malcolm Morris. Afraid some accident has happened to him. Home by six o™clock. Doing chores. Can serve the Lord even here. Walked to Magnetawan. Found Mr. Grinton sick. Drove to South River with our own sleigh. Took Mrs. Geddes with me. Visited Mr. Geo. May at Sundridge. Arrived at Mr. Hulditche at five. Good service at S. R. Mr. Downey sick. Mr. Aberdeen absent. Sub. "If we receive the witness of Men". Mr McQuinn led the singing. Surely some good done. Good ser. at E. L. Felt the power of the spirit. How I wished every one hearing me would become united to Christ! Oh that that blessful time would come. Visited Henry Tough with Mrs. Geddes. Visited South River. Staid with Mrs. Hulditch. Heavenly conversion. Tis a real blessing to be with a child of God. Visited Mr. Downey. Remained over night. Felt cheered in the Christian Race by our intercourse. �1890 Jan. 30 31 Feb. 1 X 2 3 5 7 Visited John Snow and family. Then Mr. Moore. Back to Eagle Lake. Visited Mr. Conley by the way. Went to Rye. Visited Mr. Archer & Mr. Russel & family, Mr. Philip Smith & Family, Mr. Folke, Trent & Sen. Had a nice bible class at night. Subject "Jesus brought into the Temple. Felt at home on this beautiful phrase of Christs life. Oh that we were more dedicated. Sabbath. Good meeting at Rye. Sub. "Falling asleep in Jesus". Beautiful thought I May we all be enabled to do so. Let us work for it. Good meeting at Commanda. One there who never came before. Encouraging. God grant some good is being done in this cold place. Left after service, drove to Mrs. McLarens. Had tea and drove to Mr. Woods. Fine night, moonlight. Left Rye for home. Reached Magnetawan about 12 o'clock. Home at five. All well. Visited Mr. Rousel, found him sick with influenza. Visited Mrs. Gutridge, sick too with cold. Visited Mr. Mitchell. Found Mrs. Stewart from Sask. Maria home. All well. Visited Mrs. Noll too. �1890 Feb. 8 X 9 10 13 X 16 17 19 20 21 22 X 23 Drove with James to Sundridge# took cars to South River. Sabbath. Good meeting Sub. "Asleet in Jesus" Had a hoarseness in throat. Good meeting too at Eagle Lake. Feel the blessedness of sowing the word. May my own soul be watered and refreshed and God glorified. Studying 11th to 12th visited Mr. Halls Eagle Lake. & 14th Vis. Mr. McCaig, Geo. McCaig & Mr Aberdeen. Back to Eagle Lake 15th went to Rye Bible Class only 7. Service at Rye and Commanda, very good attendence. Sub. "Saul, Saul why persecutest thou me". Tried to make it a personal matter. Trust the Holy Spirit sent the truth home. Oh how aften we do persecute the loving Saviour! Walked back to Mrs. McLarens. 18th Back to Eagle Lake. Vis. Mrs. Mat. Parks. Mark Robertson, Geo. McCaig. Service at Mr. McGuirs. Drifting very bad. Few present. Vis. Mr. McCurdy, Mr. Aberdeen,then went to South River. Vis. Frank Downey, Wm. Holditch, Mrs. Taylor Ser. at South River. Good atten. Good roads. Serv. at Eagle Lake. Atten. Good. Had to walk but 1% miles. Attention very good. Trust the subject will help people to reflect, and change. Sub."Saul, Saul why persecutest. II �Feb 24 25 26 to 28 March 1 X 2 Attended Mrs McCains funeral. She died on Friday morning. Funeral services at her house at ten in the morning. Text John 11. 25 & 26. Solemn occasion crowded house. Felt the occasion, and preached sermon earnestly. Oh that all were prepared for death. Went with the remains to Sundridge. Solemn service at the grave. Much weeping. Oh that it may make the mourners turn to Jesus! The only Refuge! Reached Eagle Lake at 8 p.m. Very tired. Hardly can read or study. But willl feel sure have the blessing of sleep to-night. Rose refreshed. Feel thankful to the "Giver of all Good. Read, wrote, and studied. Preparing a few sermons that I might be enabled to visit home, and the families of my stations. Visiting, conversation, reading & prayer. Walked to Rye. Visited Mr. Folke. Very sick, and I fear near the end of his journey. Spoke seriously to him and feel glad that he was prepared to die. What a blessing. Service very good at Rye. Best att yet. Trust much good was the result. Poor att. at Commanda. Cold church (fire would not burn) and I fear cold service. �1890 March 3 4 5 6 7& 8 X 9 10 14 15 X 16 Visited Mr. Mawe, Mr. Arthur, Mrs Carrs, Mr. Bone, Mr. Collins, Mr. Young, and Mr. Henleys, and Mr. Clarks. Cannot get roused up to come to service. Some will promise, but will not always perform. Oh that their hearts were fired with love! Travelled to Mrs. McLarens. Stayed at night. Travelled to Mr. Noods. Visited Mrs. Mannering. Walked to Eagle Lake. Found all well. Goat a letter from home. Glad to here all better from the colds. Walked to Geo. McCaigs, then to Mr. McGuirs, held a meeting there. Good attendance. Sub. "Asleep in Jesus". Visited at South River. Service at South River & Eagle Lake. Sub. "The people swelt in Kadesh". Pleading for deciding for Christ. No halting at the boundry line." "Step over the line" through the help fo the Spirit. Went home, Malcolm met me. Found all well, and glad to see me. Left for Rye. Dinner at Mr. Woods, left with Mr. Cameron for Commanda. Visited at Commands. Visited at the settlement, intimating change of hours of service. Service at 10 at Com. Good meeting. Sub. "Fiery furnace" Service at Rye at 3. Good attendance. Same sub. Many seemed interested. Trust the Holy Spirit would send home the truth. �1890 Marchi6 17 18 19 20 21 22 X 23 24 25 29 Walked after service to Eagle Lake. Fine cool night. Got a ride to South River. Visited Mr. Snow. Went to Barrie. Left at 5:35 a.m. At Presbytery meeting by 12. Examined by the committee. Easily passed. Spent most of the day in the meeting. Left Barrie for South River at 3 p.m. Saw most of Gient trade of taking ice to the United States, hundreds employed. Saw ice flows, ice slides (elevated by steam) Visited Mr. Unger, Mrs. Taylor, Mr. Boreas, Mr. Minto. Visited Mrs. Greaves, Mrs. Holditch, Mrs. Mood., Visited Mr. Erbe, Mr. Peacemen. Service at South River, & Eagle Lake. Sub. "Fiery Furnace" Good attendance & attention. Mr. Downey drove me. Good service. Felt the inspiration. God help all Christians stand to their feet. Studying. Walked home (26 miles) Found all well. Consulted about staying longer in the field. Resolved to stay till other supply came, or all the summer if supply would be soon. Want to work somewhere for the Master. Drove from home to Rye with young Cult and Malcolm. Lovely day. Had a nice stay at Magnetawan. �1890 March 30 X 31 April 1 2 3 4 5 Service at Rye & Commanda. Good meeting at Rye, but very poor at Com. When shall the work revive? Oh Lord bare thhe hand. Thine is the power and thine be the glory. Drove back to Rye same night. Sub. "Is not my world." Malcolm went home, and I visited at Rye. Walked to Eagle Lake same night. Lovely night. God was with me. Studidied. Went to George McCaigs, Mr. Waters, Joe McGuir and passed the night with Mr. Aberdeen. Prayer and reading & con versation with all. A good way of serving the Master I think. Visited Mr. McGuir. Held a service there. good attendance and attention. Spoke on "lam the doors" May some have entered. At Mr. Aberdeens. Read & conversed. Sang the song of Zion At Mr. Downeys South River. Visited Mrs. Taylor, Mrs Greaves, Mrs. Holditch. Studided for Sabbath Good service at S.R. Poor attend, at Eagle Lake. Text "Is not my word like as a fire saith the Lord". Hope many warmed & cheered and some brought into this fold. How hard to reach the masses! X 6 �1890 April 7 8 11 12 X 13 14 15 16 Went to Mr. James Frowman child's funeral. Large gathering. Text "The flower fadeth, but the word of the Lord shall endure for ever." Impressive service, many in tears. Young child, about one year, gone to Jesus to bloom in the garden of Heaven. Oh that the little Angel may dress the parents thus. 9th &. 10th Studying. Went to Mecinoma & Spring Lake visited every home. Went to Rye, found friends all well. Service at Rye. Very good att. & atten. Many thanks will be the last Sub. for sleighing, so availed themselves. School house full. Subject :"The Rock Christ Jesus. Trust many are in this foundation. No other safe. Small meeting at Com. When will the people be roused? Visited Mr. Maw. Hada tea with Mr. Peaves the Meth. student. First time we met. Glad to meet as church worker. "As iron sharpens iron" so I trust our meeting together will quicken both of us. Visited Mrs. McLaren, and then to Mr. Woods. Then to Eagle Lake. The roads very bad. �1890 April 17 18 X 20 21 25 26 X 27 Studying. Read Drummonds "Natural Law in the Spiritual World". Many splendid thoughts. Went to South River. Visited Mr. Snow, Mrs. Holditch, Mr. Frank Downey. 19th Visited & studyed. Service at South River. Bad roads, but good attendance principally males. Subject "Jesus the Rock of our Salvation" Just the simple gospel, the "good News" I felt an inspiration. May perhaps never meet the same congregation again, but rust meet many of them in the "Many Mansions". Good service at Eagle Lake. Felt as if I was speaking to God's own people. Most of the congregation being members. Mostly males, only six females. Bad roads. Studying and writting. 22, 23, 24th studying and visiting Went to Rye, visited Mr. Parks. Bible Class for the last time. Had a good meeting. Trust to meet many of the class yet. Good services at Rye and Commanda. People turned out well. Excelent attention. Preached "How shall we escape if we neglect so great salvation. " Warned, plead, and entreated my to flee to Jesus. �1890 April 27 28 29 30 Went to visit Mr. Bones family, spent Sabbath night with them. Oh that we all would be in earnest about the things that pertain to our souls salvation. Went to the village, visited several families, bade good-bye. Visited Mrs. McLarens, then walked to Rye. Left by stage for home by Magnetawan. Spent night with Mr. Grinton and family. Walked home in the midst of rain. Found a hearty welcome, and all well. Thus finished by six months in the mission field of South River, Eagle Lake, Rye and Commanda, Enjoying the service, the people, good health, and the walking in a fair measure. May the blessing of our God attend the effort for good. Jas Geddes Ce-Cebe Lake Parry Sound District Canada. �SOUTH RIVER, EAGLE LAKE, RYE and COMMANDA STATIONS 1890 Oct 17 18 X 19 20 21 22 23 24 Left home in the afternoon by steamer. Left Burks' Falls at 8 p.m. arriving at South River at 9. Welcomed by Mr. Downie, Glad to be again the field, and trust the endeavour will be blessed by our Heavenly Father. Visited Mrs. Holditch, Mr. Taylor, and Mrs. Geo.Travine. Trust who dropped a wind in season. Preached at South River & Eagle Lake on "I will guide thee with mine eye." Felt at home in the service. Good number, good attention. Oh for the blessing! Studying & writting. Visited Andrew McGee, Mr. Preston and Mr. Harrison Read & prayed. Trust that some heart has been touched. Visited Mark Robertson, Mrs. Parks, and Charles Ruble. Urged them to attend divine service. How cold in this duty does some seem to be. Oh God rouse them. Visited Mr. Tough. Found the boy David confined with a swelled leg. Reading and writting. Went to Rye in the afternoon. Had a warm welcome at Mr. Woods. What a fine Christian he is. �1890 Oct. 25 X 26 27 28 29 30 31 Nov 1 Visited Mr. Russel, Mr. Archer, Mr. Philip Smith, Mr. Folke, Ralph Folke, Found Mrs Ralph very sick. God is good. Trust she will be drawn to him. How much need we all have. Services good at Rye, and the best ever Had at Commanda. Still it is hard to get people to live as the word of God teaches. Sub "I will guide thee. Visited at Commanda settlement. A hearty welcome. Visited Arthur Day, Mr. Zine, Davis Smith, Mrs. Parks. Walked to Eagle Lake. Wrote letters, and studied. Walked to Geo. McCaigs, Jas McGuirs & Robt Aberdeen. Got a hearty welcome. Had a profitable little prayer meeting at Mr. McGinn's. Text "Hope the anchor of the Soul." Visited Mr. Snow's, Mr. Hills, Mrs. McQueen, Mr. Conollys Glad to see me. Read & prayed. Trust that these visi tations are blessed on souls. They let us know each other and our wants. Visited Mr. Moore, Mr. Brockville, Found Mrs. B. anxious about her duty as to joining the church. She has three children not baptized. May the Lord help her to see her duty. I trust I did my duty by them. My prayers are with them. �1890 Nov 2 3 6 8 X S 10 11 12 13 14 Service good at South River, notwithstanding the slushy roads and falling snow. Sub. "How shall we escape". Poor attendance at Eagle Lake. Felt the influence of the Holy Spirit. Studying. 4th Reading & studying. 5th writting & I do &. visiting. 7th studying 8th walked to Rye. Had a good Bible Class. Sub. Jesus before Pilate & Herod. Service but poorly att. at Rye. Better at Com. Roads very bad. 4 inches of snow, and a crust and raining. But yet was in time. Spoke of "The Truth held in unr ighteousness. Visited at Com and at Mrs. McLarens. Spend monday night with Mr. Wright, the young methodist student, at Mr Woods . He has many discouragements. Hope God will open up his way. He will I trust be a faithful servant. Had a fine Cottage meetingat Dick Mannerings. Well attended spoke on the cream of the bible John 3.16. Some impressed. Walked to Eagle Lake. Answered letters. Studying. Visited Ge. McCaig, Mr. Waters, Joseph McGinn, Jas.McGinn, Robert Aberdeen. Lovely day, sun shining. Oh for the shining of the Sun of Righteousness! 15th visited South River. Staid at Mrs. Holditches. �1890 Nov. 16 X 17 19 21 22 X 23 24 26 28 Service at South River. Fine day, but muddy roads. Best attendance yet. Sub. Truth held in unrighteiousness Rom. 1.18. Semeed inspired. Trust good done. At Eagle Lake atten. also very good. Same subject. Oh how many "hold the Truth in Unrighteousness." Bare thine arm O Lord". Open the blinded eyes." Reading, writting and studying. 18th The same. The same. 20th. Weather stormy, and roads bad, so I am preparing a few sermons so that I may be able to visit when the roads get better. Trust I should be able to say a word in season to some careless one, or encourage a weary one. Went to Spring Lake. Remained at night with Walter Folk. Visited Mr. Pawson, Mr. Smith, Mrs. Folks and Mrs. Woods. Good service at Rye & Com. Roads very frosty, but good. The best attendance yet at Com. Preached from Lucke 18. 27. "Gods Power" Excelent att. Oh for the power of God to influence these tations. Walked to Mrs. McLarens 25th Walked to Mrs. Woods. Had a nice cottage meeting at Philip Smiths. Some visibly affected. Walked to Eagle Lake & studyed. 27th Read & studyed. Walked to Mr. McGirr's for prayer meeting. Snowing. �1890 Dec 14 X 15 16 17 20 X 21 22 27 X 28 29 Service at South River & Eagle Lake, good attd. Best ever had at E. L. Seven sleighs at the door. Sub. "Oh that those wouldst hearken to my commandmentsi" Felt quite at home with this sub. When will man listen. Studyed, and preparing for E.Lake S.S.Social. Attended the S.S.Social. Full house. All seemed pleased. Spoke on being "true to the core" Everything spoken & sung was good, and if acted on would bless. 18th, 19th Reading, writting and studying. Went to Rye. Held Bible Class. Service at Rye & Com. Fair attd. Stormy. Walked to Com and back to Rye same night. Spoke from Izek 21. 9 & 10th. What a strong warning to sinners. Would think every one would see this and flee to Jesus! Felt the influence of the Holy Spirit. Went home by Magnetawan. Had good roads. James met me with the horse & sleigh. Home by 2 P.M. Found all well. Left home for South River. Arrived at five. Good roads. Good service at Eagle Lake, but poor at S.Riv. Very cold Sub. "A sword a sword Went home to spend the New Year. 1891 Jan X 4 Mr. Grinton took the Rye and Com apointment for me. �1890 Nov 28 X 30 Dec 1 2 6 X 7 8 11 13 Had a profitable cottage meeting at Mr. McGirrs. Subject "Godliness" Good attend. 29th Visited Mr. Aberdeen, Mr. Snow, Mrs. Greaves, Mr. Downes, Mrs. Taylors. Service at South River. Day threatning. Poor attd. Better attd. at E. Lake. Sub. "Gods power." Oh that the time would come when sinners would allow the Savious to use his saving power! Walked from E. Lake after service to Mecunoma. On Monday morning started for home by Magnetawan. Walked all the long road of 20 miles. Took the friends by surprse. Got a right hearty welcome. & 3rd visited withe friends 4th Had service in the evening at Midluthin, sub. "Oh that thou hadst Full house, great att. May the blessing follow. 5th visited Drove with James to Mecunoma, then walked to Mr. Woods. Had good service at Rye, and better at Com. Lovely day. Several strangers present at Com. Sub. "Oh that thour" Visited at settlement 9th Walked to Rye. Cottage meeting at Mr. Parks. Good attd. 10th Walked to E. Lake. Studided 12th Walked to Mr. McGirrs & held cottage meeting. Walked to South River. visited Mr. Downeys, Mrs. Holdichs. �1891 Jan 4 10 X 11 12 15 19 20 James drove me. Pretty good meetings. Held service at Midlothin. Preached from Ezek,21.8,9,10. Full house & good att. Hope some soul was arrested and saved. Left home for South River. Had the colt with me. She behaved well. Hound all well at S.R. Good meetings at S.R. & E.L. Glad to see some out for the first time. Sub. "Peters release" Oh for faithful preaching to the people! 13th Studying 14th visited Mrs. Mat. Parks. Fair meeting at Rye and good at Com. quite a number of strangers, (Sub. "Peters release".) but some presbyterian friends absent that could be there, had they a proper interest in the cause. Had a walk as my colt got loose in the stable at Rye and went as far as Spences. Had to walk after her on Monday. Caught her after walking 30 miles. Very tired. At home. 21st. Went to an open meeting of Midlothin Lodge of Good Temples. Full house, Mr. Bluthewick (baptist minister) showed some beatiful views by the Lantern. Some joined the Lodge that night. �1891 Jan 22 24 X 25 26 29 30 31 Feb.X 1 2 Went to Rye. 23rd Went to Eagle Lake, then to Mr. Mol sons to hold cottage meeting. To South River. Visited Mr. Downeys, Mr. Taylors, Mrs. Greaves. Good services. Weather & roads good. Preached from that warning text "How long hath ye between two opinions? If the Lord be God follow him". My prayer is that souls may be decided for God. This indecision is fearful. Writting and studying. 27th visited Mr. McQueen, Mrs. Moore, Mr. Conolly, Mr. Brockville. 28th Visited Mr. Aberdeen, Mrs. Holditch, Mr. Erb, James Wood & Mark Robertson. Visited Harry Pawson, Walter Folke, Philip Smith. Visited Charles Wood, Wm. Parks, Mrs. Manering. Good service at Commanda, but small at Rye. Heavy roads, had cutter. Attention real good. Plead deciding for Christ. How long halth ye between two opinions? If the Lord be God follow him. Visited Mr. Bone, found Mrs. Bone poorly. Trust she is prepared for death. Spoke seriously to her. Visited Mr. Collins. Hard to impress him. Visited Mr. Clark. Hope some good will be done him. �1891 Feb. 3 7 10 11 12 14 X 15 Went home. Found all well. 4th 5th 6th home. Went to Katrine by Doe Lake. Dined with Mr. Nelson. Com service held by Mr. Robertson of Burk's Falls. Good services. 10:30 Katrine fairly full. 2:30 Burks Falls well filled, 6:30 Buridale, the largest I ever held. Subject "Oh that they would hearken to my com" . Drove to South River, heavy roads, drifting & snowing The Colt "Fanny" scared at the engines, nearly an accident, but provedientily escaped. Miss, meeting. Drove to Eagle Lake. Too soon, Mr. Finlay, Mr. Garwick, and myself out in the storm, but got "Fanny" in shelter. Lifted the window of the church, and soon had a comfortable fire. But a small meeting, but good collection. Spent most of the day at Eagle Lake with Mr. Finlay, and Mr. Garwick, both of whom went to Miss, meeting at Rye. Mr. Finlay wishes me to be in continous work. Studying 13th. Went to Meconoma to meet Mr. Garwick. Went to South River to go to Powasson. Arrived at Powasson by last train 9:30. Mrs. Garwicks son met me. Fine morning. Had Mor. service at Powasson 10:30 Good attd. Preached from "If the Lord be God follow him" 8 9 �1891 Feb 15 16 17 18 21 X 22 Powasson church a large firm church. All chairs. The people sit too much at the sides. Fair choir, and good organ. In the afternoon drove to Nipissing. Poor congregation. The church unfinished and cold. One half mile of the road badly drifted. Good service at Powasson in the evening. Text "0 ' n that thine" Sing ing led without the choir & organ. Better singing then in the morning. Good attention. Hope in have been all blessed. Mr. Garwick held communion services at Rye & Com. Had extra attendence, best ever held at these places. Studying in Mr. Garrwick's house. Went to South River by last train. Slept in Mrs. Holditches. Warm day. Studying & visiting at South River. Mr. Garwick came to South River, and left for Pow. by last train. 19 20 Visiting & studying at South River. Went to Mr. McGirrs in evening. Held cottage meeting. Visited Jas Tennents, Joe McGirrs, Robt. Aberdeens. Fair attd. at South River service and fair at Eagle L. Roads drifted, but took the lumber road from the village to past Cole's hill. Attention very good. Some strangers present. Sub. "Looking into Jesus." �1891 23 March X 24 25 26 Studying & writing 24th a day of heavy rain. Felt glad had not to go out in the storm. Tuesday & Wednesday quite a thaw. Snow dissappearing. Thursday freezing slightly. 27 Visiting at Andrew McGies. Mr. Prestons, Mr. Harrisons, John Hawkins, and D. Hawkins. 28 Went to Rye. 1 Service at Rye & Com well attd. Good att. preached from Heb. 12 .2 "Looking into Jesus". Just as we go to the church find two of our female members out for a cutter ride. What an example] Oh for more of the true spirit of Christ. Went back same day to Rye. Had Mip Woud with me from Rye & back. 2 Went home to consult about staying in the work in summer. Got home by way of Spence & Kidlothin Lake. Lake too icy for colt. Decided to continue in the work in the summer. 3rd. & 4th helped at home. 5 Drove by way of Silvesters. Recorded my vote for the Dominion Election. Then to Burk's Falls, then to Birndale. Malcolm with me who drove other 12 miles to Tilsons camp. �STISTED STATIONS 1891 May 6 9 X 10 11 14 X 17 Started from home for new field by stage. Reached Doe Lake by 4 p.m. 7th Left at 7 a.m. arrived at Armstrongs at noon.Walked to Mr. Paces. Left on 8th at 8 a.m. and arrived at Aspdin. Stayed at T.D.Smiths. Visited Mr. Jas. Darlings, Mrs. Darlings, Mr. Whites, Mr. Sprosts. Good service at Aspdin. Fine day. good attention. At 3:30 service at Chalmers Church 9 miles from Asp. not so good attd. more attn. Sub "Oh that thous". 12 13 Reading & studying. On 13th got trunk. Visited Mr Hood. 15th & 16th studying, reading and fighting fires. Great bush fires all round Mr. Paces. But in the evening some rain came. Fair service at Chalmers Church. Sub. "Gods power" There are many that might come that do not. Started for Hoods. When near Hoodstown asked a woman the road. She told me to go to the left, whereas I should have gone straight on. Travelled miles extra on lonely roads past Mrs. Mums, when I board at Hoodstown, and arrived long round Fire Lake at Mr. Mulkins weary and sorry having missed the service. Mr. Mulkins (Ch. of Eng. puple) was very kind giving me tea, and paddling me over to Mr. Munns. �1891 May 18 19 20 21 22 23 / X 24 25 27 X 31 19th Visited near Fox lake. Urged the people to come to service. Congregation at Hoodstown very small. It will be up hill work to gather congregation on this field, so many careless ones, and so many Ch. of England. Walked to Mr. Paces by a new road. Got all right. Studying and writting letters. Wrote one to Widow Tough. May God care for her and her little ones. Walked to Aspdin for Mr. Finlays preparitory meeting. Held a profitable service, though a small congregation. Walked to Hoodstown, Mr. Finlay going to Ch. Ch for Pre meeting. Small attd at Hoodstown, owing to many of the people fighting fires. Sub. "Oh that thous" Mr. Finlay held Com. services at Ch. Ch and Aspdin. Good attd at both. Six children baptized. Visited Mr. Wellington & Charles Wellington, Mr. Robinson. Mr. Brooks, and Mr. Tipper at Hoodstown. 28 19 Studyed 30th Walked to Aspiden. Very warm, road dry, oppressive walking. Good service. Large attd. at Aspiden, but fair only a Ch.Ch. Many seemed to feel impressed by the service. Oh for the blessing! �1891 June 1 4 5 X 7 8 12 X 14 15 2. 3. Studying & writting 3rd. First rain for a month. "Oh that men would praise the Lord for his goodness" Visited Mr. Hamilton & Mr. Howell at McMunich boundary. Glad to meet with any true Christians. But we are so aft to turn our conversation on worldly matters. 6th Reading, writting & studying. Warm day. Good services at Ch. Church & Hoodstown. Roads very dusty. No rain for weeks. Many people late at Ch. Church. Congregations very attentive. Felt the power of the Holy Spirit. Were they one single soul touched? 9 10 11 Spent at Hoodstown, reading visiting and boating. Visited Mr. Hilditch often. Poor man lying helpless. He has strong temptations. Oh that he implicitly trusted Christ. Walked to Aspdin. Visited Mr. Sproat, Mrs. Hemmings, Adam Darling and both Mr. Rice's father & son. At 9:30 reached Mr. Smiths. Rested allthe 13th. Best attendence yet at Aspdin & Hoodstown. Very dry and warm. No rain. The visiting brought out several It is a pleasure to preach when people turn out. Walked to Mr. Paces. Got several letters, two from home, sweet home. Glad all seemed well. �1891 June 16 18 19 20 X 21 22 & 26 27 & 17 Studying & reading. Very dry. no rain for weeks. Walked to Aspdin. Warm walk. Crops not growing. Visited Alex Macmichel# Harry Dickson, Robt Dicson, Robt. Macmichel & Mr. Dickson & Mrs. Sweegi . Rested & read. Very dry and warm. Good attd. at Aspdin, but only fair at Ch. Church. Preached from "How shall we escape if we neglect so great salvation". Felt helped by the spirit of God. Would that souls were saved. Went down to Armstrongs to catch the stage for home. Spent at home. Walked on Monday 20 miles, the stage having broken down, fore axle broken. Lost a ride from Doe Lake through the stage being late, so had to walk. Walked from Mr. Paces to Armstrongs 3 miles, near Spincedale 5.(through stage breaking down). Doe lake to home 12^ mi in all 20^. Felt very tired next day. On friday left home by waggon to Mr. Nelsons. Left Mr.' M's in afternoon for Doe Lake P.G. Left Doe Lake P.0, arrived at noon at Armstrongs. After dinner came to Mr. Paces. Found all well. Enjoyed the trip, notwithstanding the weary tramp. Oh how dry theweather is! Oh for rain! �1891 X June July X X 28 Service at Ch. Church and Hoodstown. Pretty good attd. at both services. Very dry walking. Got a ride to Armstrong shaded road after that to Hoodstown Had a solemn text to preach from. How I wish good will be the result. 29th to July 3 walked/ read, and visited at Hoodstown. 3 Went to Aspiden. Rained nearly all the day. What a blessing. 4 Rained all day. Visited Mr. Whites. 5 Service at Aspdin. Fairly well attended. Raining. Only 5 at Hoodstown. So wet. This rain is indeed a blessing. 6th to 10th Studying & reading. Came from Hoodstown on Monday. Lovely weather but cool. Must visit more there. 10 Went to Aspdin. Visited Mr. Sweesys & Mr. Sproats. 11 Visited Mr. Hemming & Mrs. Darlings. 12 Good service at Aspdin & Ch. Church. Very warm. Did not sleep well on Saturday night, and so felt very tired on Sunday night. Glad to rest at Mr. Campbells on my way back from service. Had a few strangers at Ch. Church. Pity the people do not come better out. Must work and pray for it. 13 to 18 At Mr. Paces. Reading, writting & Studying.Read �the "Prince of the House of David," "Mary Lundie Duncan," Ester Ried still speaking" beside more substantial work such as "Charnock in Regeneration^' "Moores spiritual truth for believers" "Spencers Sermon" & X 19 Service at Ch. Church pretty good, but poor at Hoodstown. What can be done to get people to take more interest in the services. I spoke as earnestly on unbelief as I could Oh for the spirit of real belife, real trust! Few presen t at H. Mr. Andersons son got his leg broken, preventing them. But carelessness I fear with too many. 20 to 23 at Hoodstown. 24 Went to Mr Paces. Glad to find a letter from home. 25 Went to Aspdin after tea. Very hot day, but evening cool. X 26 Fine day. Good service at Aspkin, attendance poor at Hoodstown. How I longed for the salvation of souls! Am I taking the best way of attaining this object? I fear I am not so consecrated as I might. God help me to be more so. May He use me for good. Oh to relie on him! �1891 July Aug 27 Left Hoodstown for home. Took stage at Armstrong. Reached Doe Lake at 6 p.m. M. Malcolm my son met me with the team, along with my nieces, Eliza & Katty Sutherland, and Lizzie Geddes, and Carry Rousell. All went to an open meeting of the Doe Lake Lodge of Good Temples. Excelent meeting. Home by 12 p.m. 8 Left home at 4 a.m. for Doe Lake to go with the stage for Armstrongs. Lovely day; reached Mr. Paces about 3 p.m. Spent my time at home in haying, visiting and reading, though not much of the latter. Spent Sabbath the 2nd at Burk's Falls. Morning in Methodist church. Usual service. Love feast, and communion service in afternoon at the Presbyterian church. What an excelent sermon, how eloquent was Mr. T.L. Robertson. In the evening at the Baptist church, music good, sermon of Mr. Blatherwick very good. Mostly young people pre sent. Music I fear more of an attraction with many then worship. �1891 Aug X X 9 Pouring of rain. Did not go to service. Told no one would be there, the people have so far to come. I have felt it keenly. Wonder if I should not have gone in all the rain. Trust I have done my duty. Went in the afternoon to Hoodstown. Rain, bo service 12 Visited Mr. Anderson. Had a long conversation with his son who got his leg broken a few weeks ago. Tried to lead him to our Saviour. 14 Went to Aspdin. 16 Good service at Aspdin, but small at Hoodstown. Felt the influence of the Sabbath and the sanctuary. Subjects Gods protecting power. And truly His pro tecting power is grand. What a consoling! 17 to 21st studying & visiting near Chalmers Church. 21 Went to Aspdin. 22 Mr. Smith drove me to Port Sydney. Fine day. Had dinner at Mr. Farqnarsons. Mr. F. and I then rowed to Hood's landing in Mary Lake, when I walked to Mr. Fletcher Broadbent's (5 miles). Mr. F. & I were exchanging pulpits. I went to Mr. F. B's to be ready for morning services. �1891 Aug X 23 Dull morning. Rained a little. Began service at Brunei at 10:30. Small attd. But a warm hearted people, who were drinking in the words. Felt in spired by their attention. Showed by their actions they appreciated the service. Got many thanks for the sermon. Spoke from Isa 48. 18. Had a fine Christian conversation with Mr. Symour who drove me to Port Sydney. Good att'd at P.I. but not so sympathetic an audience as Brunnel. Had to lead the singing here. Fine church. Paid good att. However at night at 7 had service at Parkersville. Mr. Wilson drove me. School house full, principally young people. Great att. spoke on "Jesus the light of the world". 24 Rained heavy during sub. night & mon. morning and cn tillnoon. At 3 started for Aspdin. Passed through Utterson. Reached Mr. Smith in time for ten, feet soaking wet, but soon comfortable at Mr. S's stove. Enjoyed the change. �1891 Aug X Sept 25 Travelled to Mr. Paces. Set to work on a sermon for the presbytery - selected Rev. 7th 9 & 10. "The Great Multitude". Studying, Reading & visiting all week. Several times felt a wish to run home and see the friends there. Had a letter from Mr. Finlay asking if I would go out in the winter. Replied I would be glad, but would like to be near home. I am getting of home and the friends there. Wearied more for home this summer than ever I did. God bless my dear home friends. 30 Good service at Chalmers Church. Many strangers pre sent. Spoke of that delightful subject "The great multitude arround the Great White Throne". May a blissing attend our services. Small attendence at Hoodstown. Do not know what is to be done with this station. I have tried my best to get more interest in it, but as yet seem to fail. 31 Delightful sail on Vernon Lake from Hoodstown to Huntsville & back on steamer "Lady of the Lake", along with Mr.Munn and Mepus Armstrong & Mrs. Armstrong. Lovely day, and pleasant company. Walked to Mr. Armstrongs. 1 Walked this morning to Mr. Paces. Found all well. 2 Visited McMurick. Mr. Pace drove me. Called at Mr. Stewarts, Mr Marshalls, and Mrs. Marshalls. All buisy at the harvest. Hard to get many of the people here to feel an interest in our services, or things partaining to eternity. �1891 Sept X X 3 Studying. 4 Went to Aspdin. Got a ride by Mr. Paces team. 5 Visited at Aspdin. 6 Very like rain. Few females at service at Aspdin, but quite a few males. Cleared up, but no service at Hoodstown. Only two came. My last service here. I fear the service here will be discontinued. 7 Walked to Mr. Paces. Very dull weather. A great to deal of the harvest cut but lying in the wet. 12 Reading, studying & visiting at Chalmers Church. 13 Lovely day. Good congregations at Aspdin & Ch. Ch. Held service in the school house at Campbells at 7 p.m. Full house. Spoke on "indicition". 1 Kings 18. 21 Good attention. 14 Went home by stage. Got a chance by Mr. F. Blushill from Todd's corners. Found all in bed but my niece who gladly supplied the outward man. Helped to shingle & the barn, at which the boys are so busy. Visited my brothers family & Mrs. Gutridges. 19 Left home by 4 a.m. with the team. Too late to catch �1891 Sept 19 X 20 21 22 25 X 27 the "stage" What must it be to be too late in getting Salvation!. Had to walk 14 miles before the stage came up to me. It having broken down, and had to get re paired. Went all the way to Aspdin with the stage. Fine day. Arge congregation at Aspdin, the largest yet. Small at ch.ch. Spoke on the "Firey furnace". Got great attention. Was then a seed sown which will spring up to life eternal! God grant there may. Had dinner at Mr. McDonalds, He drove me till we caught Mr. Paces Team. Was very glad of the ride for it was very warm. After service, went with Mr. Rome to Axe Lake. Stayed Sabbath night, and Monday night there. Visited Mr. McPherson, Mip Clark teacher at the school, Mr. Brown and Mr. Quinn. Back to Mr. Paces. Visited Mr. Howell, Mr. Campbell Mr. Bolter. Mrs. Percley. Went to Aspdin. 26th Went to Skeleton Lake. Beautiful warm sabbath. Good attendance. Service at Aspdin, Ch. Ch. & Campbells school. Blessful meetings. �1891 Sept 27 X 28 29 30 Oct 2 3 4 Subject at Aspdin & Ch. Church The "Rock Christ Jesus" and Campbell's School House. "I will guide them with mine eye" Felt at home in the services. Next Sabbath my last sabbath in the district. Appointed for Emsdale field. How often I have wondered whether there has been good done while I have been here. "The day will declare it" My prayer is may He use me for His glory. Resting & reading. More tired today then usual. Studying. Went to Stisted Agricultural Show and then to Hoodstown. Visited there on 1st October. Went to Aspdin. Visited Mr. Sproat, Mrs. Jas Darling and Mr White & Mr.T D. Smith, Visited Mr. Hemmings & Mrs. Darling. Wet Sabbath. Last Sabbath on field. Raining most of the day. Yet had good congregation, but would have been larger had it been favourable w'eather. Subject "Prepare to meet thy God". Great attention Many strangers present. X �1891 Midlothian 8th Oct. 1891. Oct 5 Preparing to leave. Filling up reports etc. 6 Bidding "Goodbye". Trust a blessing will follow. 7 Left the field by stage. James met me with the team. Thus passed the summer months in the Stisted field. Enjoyed good health, though sometimes weared in body and mind. So many careless, so many stay away from service. And Hoodstown so poorly attended. Yet glad some good was done and sometimes a seed dropped in good soil. To God be the glory! �EMSDALE, NOVAR & SPRUCEDALE FIELD 1891 Oct 9 Left after dinner for Burk's Falls. Stayed with Mr. Whelpton. 10 Left by cars for Novar, arrived at 10:30 a.m. Stayed with Mr. Coopes. Visited Mrs. McGillvary. X 11 Good services. Had to walk all the way. Good roads. Sub. "I will guide thee”. Trust I shall be guided in this new field by the Divine Hand. 12 Rested and read at Mr. Copelands Sprucedale. 13 Visited Mrs. Corbett, Mr. Smith, Mr. Fountain, Mr. Mills., Mr. Dean & Mr. Peddie. 14 Mr. Copeland, Mr. Heron, Mrs. Murray, Mrs. Macadie Stayed all night at Haldone Hill. 15 Mr. Sherwood, Mip Kirkman. 16 Studying 17th The same. X 18 Good Services at all the stations. Driving by Mr. Dean's rig from Sp. to Ems. Rode with Mr. Smith till within four miles of Novar. Enjoyed the services. Good singing at Novar, organ & choir, Bourding with Mr. McGillevray. 19 Resting & Reading. 20 Visited two widows Mrs. Fleming & Mrs. Nichols. 21 Visited Mr. Hooie, Jas. Rogers, Mrs. Guthbert, Mrs. Gillespie. Dan Campbell Rogers, Lovegroves, Dexon. McGillevray, Sinclair Stayed over night at Mr. Dixons. �Visited, rested & read 1891 Oct X Nov 22 23 Studying. 24th The same. 25 Good services. Fine dry, warm day. Turned out well, walked from Novar to Emsdale. God a ride to Sprucedale from Mr. Fitzpatrick spoke on Gods power. Good attention. Mrs. Copeland very sick. 26 Resting & Reading. 27 Visited Mr. Pearce, & Mr. Chapman & Mip Kirkman. 28 Visited Mr. Freeland. Left early in the morning for Mrs. Sims (by Doe lake) to bury her little boy (9 years) Good attd. at funeral service. Burried at Emsdale. Happy change for the little boy, who had s uffered for years, and was unable to speak and de formed. 29 Stayed last night and tonight at Mr. Brices. Visited all round Mr. Brices. 30 Visited many families north of Emsdale. Walked at night to Sprucedale. 31st studyed & wrote. 1 Fair attd. Cool & dry. Driven to Emsdale, thence to Bridge. In good time at Novar. Small meeting at Novar. Spoke on "Jusus the light of the world". Would that men would be enlightened. How we His servants should work for it. �1891 Nov 2 Read, Pansy's "From different standpoints" 3 Visited Ed. Hosey, Mr.Matise, & 4 Went by 5:40 morning train to Emsdale for Sprucedale. Got telegram to attend Mr. Fowlers funeral (Beggbon) Terrible accident, crushed to death by mill. What a warning! God help me to improve the occasion. Walked from Emsdale to Sprucedale. Large funeral service at Beggsboro at eight at night. Very impressive, and a large gathering. Subject "Prepare to meet thy God" Stayed all night with the family Tried to comfort and draw them to Jesus. 5 Went to Mr. Copelands. Visited. Attended a meeting in Mr. Mills house about building the new church. 6 Walked to Mr. Hamiltons Star Lake P.0. Gota ride to Emsdale. While passed school house was told Mr. Finlay was writing me at Mr. Freelands for missionary and communion meetings. Had received no words, the letter gene amissing. Felt so sorry. Communion serv. put off till first week in December. Mr. Finlay & I visited Mr. Shaws, and then Mr. Buchanans. Stayed there all night. Next morning Mrs. Finlay went to Burk's Falls. �1891 Nov 7 X 8 9 10 12 13 14 X 15 16 17 18 19 Visited Mr. Hill, walked to Novar. Visited Mr. Cooper. Best service at Novar & Emsdale, poor at Sprucedale Got a ride from Emsdale to Sp. by getting La Fontain Copelands rig, Mr. Craving walked home before the service. Great attention at Sp. owing to accident at Beggsboro. Went home, visited Mrs. Fowlers at Beggsboro. Daniel met me 3 miles from Beggsboro. Foundall well and got a hearty welcome. Home by three. Plowing with the colts. 11th do raining the afternoon. Visited Magnetawan. Union thanksgiving meeting. Plowing with the colts. Went to Sprucedale. Visited Mrs. Fowels. Stayed till 3. Fair attd. at Sp & Novar, good at Ems. Got a ride to Ems. & from Ems to high bridge. Dull moonlight. Eclipse of moon. Got in time. Rested. Pouring rain. Visited Jake Condon, who cut his feet with an axe. Strong Methodist, & Good Temple. Snowing. Wrote letters. Visited Mrs. Nichols & Mrs. Fleming. Wrote home. Read. Got summer money from Mr. Moodie. Visited Mr. Hooey & Mr. Mattice, & Mr. Cooper, Agreed to �1891 Nov 19 20 21 X 22 23 26 27 28 X 29 No service at Novar, owing to opening of Meth. Chris. Walked to Mr. Freelands Emsdale. Visited Mr. Clearwater, Mr. Taylor, Mr. Greenaway and Mr. Neil Smith. Stayed all night at Mr. Smiths. Visited Mr. John Smiths. Mr. Thortons, Mr. Neukin. Pouring of rain. Glad to change my sock at Mr. Freelands. Small attd at Ems. No service at Sp. It rained so. Glad Mitchell Freeland drove me all the way to Sp. Went to Sp. church in all the wet, but only Mr. Copeland & Mr. Deams & myself present. How would the covenantors have acted on such a night. Oh for their spirit! Resting & writting. 24th studying. 25th do. snowing. Copying over former books (own books connected with my various fields.) Reading and studying. Visited Mr. McFarlane, and Mr. Pearce, & Mr Fowler. Studyed. Fair attd at all the stations.- Walked from Ems to Novar. In time. No organ now at Novar. Subject. Epistts of Christ. When will we be epistles of Christ? God help us, we are often unfaithful. Oh for a closer walke with God! �1891 Mar 30 Dec 1 2 3 4 5 X 6 Resting and reading. Dec 1st. Visited Mr. McPhail Godrey/ Mrs Fleming, Mrs. Nichols, Mrs Cooper. Walked to Emsdale, visited Mr. Sherwood, Mr. Shaw Stayed at Mr. Freelands 3rd Walked to Sprucedale. Expected Mrs. Finlay, but did not come till the evening train. Reached Sprucedale at 7:30 Held Miss meeting small attd. Raining. Pouring of rain. Got Mr. Deans "buggy" to drive Mr. Finlay to Emsdale. Terrible rain all the time. Boughta $8. water proof, and found the good of it. Left Mr. F. to conduct the Ems. & Novar, Miss & Communion Services alone. Drove baick myself to Sprucedale. Bruised my heel walking. High winds, and slightly snowing. Reading & writting. Attended Sabbath School at Sprucedale. Conducted it. Good service at night, full house. Mr. Finlay con ducted the services. Comparitively few members present. Impressive communion service. Good collection. Fair attd. at Emsdale & Novar. Three new members at Emsdale. Expect more. Hope they will come forward next time. Studying. Mr. Finlay left at one for Emsdale and the north. Feel my foot yet. cannot visit far. 7 �1891 Dec 8&9 11 X 13 14 15 16 17 18 X 20 Studying. 10th visited David Copeland, Jake Westwick Visited Mr. Armstrong, Mr. Well & Mrs. Fowler & Mrs. Lawrence. Stayed on 10th at Mr. Westwicks, 11th Mrs. Fowlers. Hope these visits will be bless to us all. 12th studyed at Mr. Copelands. Subject "Our Friend". Good turn out at Sp. best yet. small at Ems. good at Novar. Subject appropriate after com service. Walked from Ems to Novar. Rested. Lovely day, bright sunshine. Very stormy, wind & hail. Kept house,felt a little lonely. Dull. Cleared up in af. noon. Left Mr. McGillvrays as they have now no room, there neice coming. Went to Mr. Coopers. Left by 4 p.m. train for Ems Miss, meeting. Mr.Finley there. Fair attd. Lamps would not burn. Had stable lamps. Stayed 17 & 18 at Mr. Freelands. 19th left by 10 a.m. train for Novar. Visited Mr.McGillvrays. Dull, but mild. Walked all the way to Sp. No service at Ems. as Meth. church was being opened. Forgot on my lunch at Novar, and glad to get dinner at Mr. Hamiltons Got a ride from Mr. Copelands to church, and from church to Beggsboro. Good sleighing. Many teams out. Best attd yet. �1891 Dec 21 22 23 25 26 X 27 28 29 31 1892 Jan. 1 Left Beggsboro at 8:30 a.m. for home. Walked to Mr. Nelsons. James met Me then. Home by one Hearty welcome! Drove to Magnetawan with Mrs. Geddes. Warm, snow melting. Roads nearly bare coming back. Visited Mr. Muraro, & Grinton. Saw Mr. Jameson, & Mr. McKenzie (Pres.) & Mr. Farrer (Meth). "Fanny" had a hard pull. Met Mr. Mannering from Rye. 24 at home doing chores and reading. Christmas Spent it at home withmy brothers family, had a nice quiet evening, pleasant and happy. Malcolm comes home by 11 fun McCormacks camp. Travelled 40 miles, and felt very tired, but well. Mai. drove me to Doe Lake P.O. Travelled then to Sp. Fine cool day, but hard roads, and scarce any snow. Fair cong. at all stations. Bad roads, but little snow. Had to walk all the way. Felt it. A little late at Ems. in time at Novar. Sub.,"This rock Christ Jesus" That all might build in Him! Lovely day. Resting. Felt tired. Dull sleet & snow. 30th Lovely sunshine. Reading. Cold. Walked to Mr. Freelands Ems. New Years day spent at Mr. Freelands. Had a sleigh ride to Ems. �1892 Jan 11 12 13 14 15 16 X 17 18 Dull morning. Went after dinner to Mr Bryces. He has got the "Grippe". Stayed all night. Visited Mr. Giles# Mr. Bosfield, Mr. Robb & Mr. McQullin. Drove to Mr. Thoms Katrine. Stayed all night. Got colds too. Drove to Mr. Buchanans. Stayed all night. Visited Mr. Galbraiths & Mrs. Wilsons, and then Mr. Freelands. Taking advantage of having the colt. Read & prayed in all the houses. Visited Assn McCaig, Mr. Thomson, & Mr. Clark & Mr. Freelands. Visited Mr. Neil Smith. Drove to Novar. Cold clean day. Fair attd at Novar, good at Ems. & Sp. Had Cutter. The colt shied at Ems. Neary a accident. How we are preserved. Sub. "Likness to King Jesus". What a priveledge to be like the Master. Quite a few strangers at Ems. Visiting brought them out. Drove home by bush road by Reids. Heavy fall of snow, and drifted. Very cold. Ar. at 2:30 at 7 went to open meeting of 1.0. G. T. Fine social meeting, splendid behavbur. Expected Mr. Blatherwick (Baptist) but dissappointed made me chairman instead. Rev Mr. Miller (Bap) present, who spoke and sung. �1892 Jan 19 23 X 24 25 26 27 28 29 to 22. Helping at home. Went to Magnetawan on 22nd with the team. Heavy roads and slush on lake. Saw Mr. & Mrs. Grinton. Quite a conversation with them. Fellow Christians. Left at 9 for Sp. Heavy snow. Broke the road to junction there was one sleigh ahead. Better as I approached Sp. Good att at Sp & Ems. Poor at Sovar owing to all the churches having service. Sub. "Christians defence" Felt much at home. One person much impressed at JSiovar. Trust that he will accept the Savious as his Sav. Oh that men would flock to the Saviour. Drove from Novar to Mr.Dicksons (5 miles). Arrived in time for a great "Drift" storm. How it drifts, and how cold, yet I should be thankful I was well sheltered. Stayed two nights, and then the storm seemed over. Visited Mr. Wm. Hoey's & Dan Campbells, all sick with "La Grippe". Drove from Mr. Dixsons to Mrs. Freelands Ems. Bad roads. Broke the whiffletree in a drift. Thankful nothing wor se. Visited Mr. Sherwood, Mr. Shaw, Mr. Spiers & Mr. Murphy. Visited Mr. Hill, Mr. Neakin, Mr. Thorton. Just heard of the death of Mr. Walker of Stisted. Another child of God translated. God help us all to be ready. Died of cancer in the tongue. �1892 Jan X Feb. 30 Drove to Novar. Roads improved a little. 31 Fair Cong. Sub ’ ’ Take my yoke upon you". What a change if men would! Felt at home in pressing men to choose Christ and his yoke. 1 Left Sp. in the morning, drove to Mr. Campbells Stisted. Had dinner there and visited around there. All glad to see me again. At form went to Mr. Paces. Gave a ride to Miss ELckout the teacher, who boards at Mr. Paces. What a hearty welcome! Glad to meet old Christian firends. 2 Drove to Aspdin. Hearty welcome at J.D.Smiths. Visited Mr. Sproats. 3 Visited Mr. & Mrs. Darlings, Mr. Hemmings, James Darlings and Mr. Whites. Found Mrs. Whites little girl still suffering from a terrible burn she got in the fall. Her flesh wasted with fire! Whate a patie rt child. 4 Visited Mr. Sporat, A. McDonald, Mrs. Walker. Missed Fir. Walker, who died a week ago from cancer in the tongue. How he suffered. Stayed all night at Mr. Paces. 5 Drove to Sp. visited xMr. Campbell, Mrs. Murray. Holden Hill, Mr. Heron, Mrs. Heron slowly recovering from his fall. �1392 Feb X 5 Went to Foresters meeting at Sp. Spoke on "Aim in life". Rev. Mr. McGillvray gave a grand address on the benefit of the order of foresters. 6 Studying. Mr. James Rousell called upon me, told me that Mrs. Sutherland was very sick. 7 Good cong. Sub. "The great Judgement" Cong very att. oh that all present may at last hear Jesus saying to them "Come ye blessed of my Father". Snowing heavy. 8 Drove from Fiovar to Sp. Very heavy roads. Fanny tired. 9 Drove home by noon. The last of the journey very heavy. Found Mrs. Sutherland very low and weak. 10 Drove to Burk's Falls to consult the doctor. He has good hopes of her. Late coming back and heavy crossing the lake. 11 Helping at home. 12th In the afternoon James and I drove to Walter Ballams to say "Good bye" as they are leaving for the n. west. They drove to Burk's falls. Attending Mr. Bethunes revival meeting. Met Mr. Robertson (Pres) and x M r . Smillie (Meth) as well as Mr. Bethune. Stayed with Mr. & Mrs. Blushill. 13 Took cars for Novar. Mr. Bethune on boat for Gravenhurst. �1892 Feb 14 Fine day. Good cong. Sub. "Unbelief". Mr. Dixon drove me to high bridge, got a ride there by a team to Ems. Geo. Copland came for me from Sp. with Rev. Mr. Grants team. Had a quick ride to Sp. and then a nice rest. Mr. Grant(Inspector) took the service at Sp. 15 Walked to Mr. Freelands Ems. Visited Mr. Clarks and Mr. Hamilton and the school at Ems. 16 Studying for tea meeting tonight and for Sabbath. Attended tea-meeting. Appointed chairman. Did not feel at home. Spoke on "Snow" as an emblemn of what life should be. Very noisy meeting at first. Dissappointed in Mr. Robertson if Burks Falls not coming and Mr. Elliott & Sparling coming so late. And some too if Mr. Tarts songs too frivilous. Some good things said and sung, but then was too much mixing for a ch. churche tea meeting. Forgive oh forgive our heavenly Father whatever is earing. 17 18 19 Studying and copying my sermons in a book. 20 Went to Sp. very dull morning. Like more snow. Mrs. McGilvray spent the week with Mrs. Freeland, before going to the M.W. another presbyterian family leaving Novar. �1892 Feb. X X Mar 21 Very mild day. Good cong. except Novar. Services in all the churches then. Sub. "Jesus able to keep from falling. Organ & choir at Emsdale. We cannot keep ourselves, but He can. His is our Helper. May we ever realize this! 22 Walked from Novar to Mr.Byces. Ems to visit Mr. Bonsfield who is dying from mortification, begun at his feet. Knows he is and professes to be ready. May he be in reality. 23 Call again on Mr. Bonsfield. Did all I could to get the family to trust their saviour. Visited Mr. Rattan (Meth)and then went to Mr. Freelands. 24 Studying. 25th do. 26th Went to Mr. Buchanans. 27 Took cars to Novar. Read and visited. 28 Good cong. Fine day. Sub."Our inheritance" Inh. of sin, salvation and Heaven. We took the one, oh may we accept the other! Was driven to high bridge Scotia. Got a ride from Ems. to Sp. by a chance team. 29 Went home. James met me. Got home at noon. Found my sister-in-law very poorly, but slowly mending. Also Daniel with a cold. March 1st. 2nd 3rd helping. 5 Drove to Sprucedale with cutter, and the colt "Dick". �1892 Mar X 6 Fine day. Good attd. Sub"Saul/ Saul why persecuteth rhou me". Oh how sinners and saved sinners persecuteth Christ. How can we do such a think to our best friend. 7 Studying & visiting. 8th Drove to Mr. Smiths Scotia and then to Mr. Freelands. Urged the Smiths to attend. 9 Drove to Sprucedale. 10th Drove to Whitehall with Mip Copeland and Mip Annie Fowler. When passing Sp. station, the cold shied at the engine, and sprung into the deep snow. No harm done. How thankful we ought to be! Might indeed have been otherwise. 11 Drove from Sp. to Ems. Took Mrs. Peddie with me. She is going to the "front". After dinner (in Mrs. Sherwoods") drove to Novar. 12 Visited Mr. McGillvrays, Mr. Finlays. 13 Cold north wind. Good cong. Sub. "The Ark". Refered to the death of Mrs. Cooper, one of our Novar members. Best singing yet. What safety, what security in the Ark, in Jesus! 14 Held cottage meeting at Mr. Herons, on Mrs Herons account, she is still so sick after her accident Small meeting but good feeling. Spoke from John 3 . 16 "The cream of the bible! 15 Drove to Midlothien for Mr. Rousell, who is to play in the bass violin at our Sp tea meeting on 17th. Was home for three hours. Found all getting better. How thankful! �1892 March 16 17 18 19 X 20 21 22 24 25 Spent at Sp. Head the Choir practice. Prepared a short address for tea-meeting on "Putting a true value on everything. Lovely day. Full house at tea meeting. Mr. Robertson of B. F. in the chair. All came off well. Realized about $40. Visited Mr. Dan Lawrence, he is very sick. An unconverted Mr. and Mrs. Heron. Drove with Mr. Robertson to Elmsdale. Spent the night there. Studying and walked to Sp. Mr. R. left this mor. Enjoyed his company. Cold north wind. Small cong. Sub. "Looking unto Jesus." Better attd at Novar village then usual. Got a ride from Sp. to Elms, with Lafontins Coplands horse, and got Mr.Freelands horse and cutter to Novar. Good horse, good cutter, and good roads and fine afternoon. Reached Novar at 6. Good meeting. Let me look to Jesus for all the help I need. Drove to Mr. Freelands Elm. In time for dinner. Fine ride. & 23 Reading and studying. Snowing and stormy. Went to Haldane hill. Got a ride to Sprucedale. Visited all the way. Slept at Mrs. Murrays Huldane Hill. Mrs. Macade and her daughter Mrs. Murray are leaving for "Chicago". Both born in Latheron Caithness, Scotland. May these visits by blessed. Visited Mr. Alex Jameson, is mile past Huldane Hill, then �1892 March 25 26 X 27 28 29 31 April 1 X 3 walked back to Sprucedale got a ride to Mr. Thomsons, visited Thomsons, Clarkes and Hamiltons, stayed at Hamiltons all night. Walked back to Sprucedale. Lovely day. Good cong. Sub. "How shall we escape if we neglect so great Salvation?" Oh that men would flee to Jesus! Roads getting bad. Snow meltin. Glad a ride half way to Sp with Mr. Thomson. No organ at Ems. or Sp. but excelent singing. Resting, reading and writting. Walked to Mr. Freelands, Ems. visited along with Mrs. Bryce, Mrs. Carmichal, who had just burried her husband. Also Mr. Cunningham. Stayed with Mr. Bryce. Improved these opportunities, but not half as much as I might have done. In some houses I feel it hard to speak of Jesus as I should like. Oh for less of the fear of man, and more wisdom. Visited Ge. McDonald, Mr. Shaw, Mr. Murphy, Mr. Sherwood. Walked to Sprucedale, visited Mrs. Corbett, whose husband has just died in the Toronto Asylum. His re mains came tonight. Had a short service. 2nd studying Went to Mrs. Corbetts house at 8:30 At 9 had a short service. �1892 X April 3 At 10 the procession started for the grave yard. Quite a number of teams. After the ceremony at the grave, church service began at 11*15. Very impressive. Crowded house. Many present for the first time since I came. Preached from John 11. 11 "Our friend Lazarus Sleepeth". Mr. Corbett was a member of our church. I tried to do good to the living. Mr. Dean drove me to Ems. Pools of water on the road. Snow going fast away. Walked from Ems. to Novar by the rail way tract. No meeting in Novar. Only three came. 4 Stormy. Resting and reading. Felt tired. 5 Visited Mr. Finlay, Mrs. Fleming, Mr. McGillvray. Settle with Mr. G. for board, who gave it in a pre sent to the Church. Settle with Mr. Cooper for board also ($6.25) 6 Visited two strangers. 7th Reading and writting & studying. 7 Went home as Mr. Johnston the student is coming in this afternoon to supply for the summer. Thus finished my winters labors in this field. What success there has been, I know not fully, but be knows and I leave it in His hands, praying that some seeds cast in weakness may yet bring forth much fruit, to His honor, praise and glory. �Erasdale, Sprucedale and Novar Field. 1892 Oct 13 Being again approinted to this field, and willing to do what in me lies for Christs cause here, and having prayerfully considered the whole matter, I Left home this day to begin my appointment. I have been home all this summer, working in the fields, tilling the ground, sowing the seed, and reaping harvests of hay, and grain. And on Sabbaths in Sunday school and in regular services sowing the seed "the word of God". Sorry to have to learn this home field", yet hoping to be able to do more good^ under the Presbytery of Barrie. Rowed accjoss our lake to "wood pile" . Took steamer to Burks Falls at 5. Reached at 8. The last four miles very dark, the steamer treading here way slowly and carefully. How aften have we to do this same in our spiritual life. The difficulties great, the enemy vigilent. "Watching unto prayer". Stayed at Burks Hotel. Visited Mr. Whelpton and Mr. Todd. 14 Left by cars at 9:30 for Emsdale. Walked to Mr. Freelands. 15 Left for Sprucedale. Visited Mr. Hamilton, Clarks, Thomsons, Mills, Peddies, and Capelands. Boarding with Mr. Macfarlane. What a stormy night, lightning and torrents of rain! �1892 Oct X X 16 Cool morning but dry. Good cong. Sub. "The truth held in unrighteousness." Mr. Dean drove me to Ems. Mrs. Bryce part of the way to Novar. God grant some good may have been done. 17 Spent in Mr. Coopers when I board at Novar, reading & studying. 18 Visited Mr. Ed. Hooie, Ronald Wovlie, and Mr. Mattice. Stayed at Mr. Mattice, it rained so. 19 Visited Mr. Bates (past Cyaprus) Mr. Brown, Mr Egerton, McKay. 20 Vis. Wm. Hooie, Mr. Rogers, Mrs. Gillespie, Mrs. McMillar, Mr. Dixon. Stayed at Dixons. 21st. Vis. Mr. Lovegrove, Mr. McGillvray, Mr. Cutherberts, Mr. Murphy, Mr. Denham. Read & prayed. 22 Studdied. 23 Good cong. at Novar & Sprucedale, small at Ems. Sub. "Fiery furnace" Left my notes at Novar, but go on well for all that. Was driven by Mr. Mattice to Scotia, walked to Ems. Driven by Mr. Hamilton to Sp. Muddy roads to Sp.church glad I had Mr. McFarlanes lantern. I wonder will there be more additional ch. courage infused through my sabbath efforts. Oh for more of the spirit of the three Hebrew Youths! 24 "At home" reading. Intend to visit here this week. Snow. 25 Snowing but mild. Mip Krixman. Vis. Lar. F. Copeland, Mr. Taylor, �1892 Oct X Nov. X 26 Vis. Mrs. Corbett, Mr. Smith. 27 Mr. Heron, D. Lawrence, Mr. Morrison, Mr. Copeland. 28 D. Copeland, Mr. Westwick, & Mrs Fowler. Bad roads heavy rain. 29 Spent last night at Bugslens. A ch. family. Then to Mr. McFar. 30 Muddy roads. Good cong. Full at Ems. No service in the Meth church. Sub. "Continue ye in my love" Several thanked me for my sermon. There is an inspiration in a full house. Geo. Copeland Jr. drove me to Ems and Hamilton Sherwood to Novar. Felt much at home in pleading. 31 Walked to Ems. Boarding there at Mr. Freelands. 1 Vis. Mr. Bryces (stayed two nights) and Mr. Giles. 2 Mr. Robb, Mr. May, Mr. Macquillin, Mr. Taylor, Mr. Sandwick. 3 Mr. Bosfield, Geo. McDonald & Mr. Buchanan. Stayed at night. 4 Mr. Sherwood, Mr. Shaw, Mr. Freelands. Very cold snowing. 5 Took cars to Novar. Bad roads. Sorry to find one of our newly joined members at Sp. worse of liquor at Novar. He fought manfully the demin for six months, but from some dissappointment he yielded. "Watch unto prayer". 6 Very mild Sabbath. Had to walk to Ems. Bad roads, muddy. Mrs. Bryce kindly drove me 2/3 to Sp. Very thankfull. �Nov X 6 Met our Sp, nember, who had been intoxicated, in his way to Sp. I felt so sorry for Henry Hoffman. May God help hime. Sub "Elijah's message". Small cong. 7 At home in Mr. Macfarlanes. Raining. 8 What a dreadful storm of wind. Oh for the poor sailors. Very cold north wind, and snowing. 9th Better day. 10 Vis. Mr. Hill. Mrs. Hill is a good ch. A pleasure to meet one. Thanksgiving day. Held a cottage meeting at Mr. Copelands house. Quite a few out 22 present. Sub "Thou crownest the year with thy goodness". Visited Mr. Taylors, Shoemaker who had fallen on the 4th from a frame barn which was being raised. He is getting wonderful well. 11 Vis. Mr. Chapman and Mr. Copeland who has been sick. Told of the death of Frances Ramey of Burdeau settle ment. A young woman about 22. Was asked to bury her. 12 Preparing for funeral and Sabbath. This is three sermons for this week, one for Thursday, one for Sab. & one for this funeral. 13 Fine Sabbath morning. Two inches of snow, mild. Good cong. at Sp. poor at Ems. fair at Novar. Thanksgiving Sab. Just as I was beginning service at Sp. got word that �1892 Nov X X 13 the Methodist student would bury the remains of Mip Ramsy. He had been visiting her. Held our regular service, but alluded to the death. The funeral party had not arrived when we left the church. Sub. at Sp. "Bread of life" at Ems & Novar, "Thou crownest the year. Mr. Deans rig drove me to Ems. Walked to Novar. Mr. Cooper drove me to church. 14 Pouring of rain. Cleared up in the afternoon. Vis. Mr. McPhail and Mr. Godfrey. 15ht Wrote home. Dull day. Felt tired. 16 Kep the house. Raining & misty. 17 Raining. Went by cars to Ems. 18 Heavy rain. Writting. Cleared up in the afternoon. All left the house but myself till tea time. Pre paring for two weeks. 19 Took cars for Novar. Very bad roads 20 Sub. "End of Faith" Bad roads. Mr. Cooper drove me to Novar church, and l h miles farther. Had to walk all the rest, some 16 miles. Fearfull roads. Never was so tired on a "field before. When within two miles of Sp. felt unable to go farther. Rested and prayed for help. Roads, forzen mud, and wet spots. Tired limbs, blistered feet, yet thankful I made out and in time. Never preached so tired. Sat all the time I could. �1892 Nov X Dec X 21 Mr. McFarlane drove me to Beffsboro/ 3^ miles on my way home. Walked three miles when James met me. Found all well. Roads so bad, that the front of 1 a wood bob sleigh with the team. 26 Left for Sp. James drove Dick, in a single sleigh. 27 Good cong except at Ems. Mr. Dean drove me to Ems. Walked to Novar. Good tract on railway. Mr. Cooper drove me to Ch. and back. Sub Afflictions. Hard subject to understand. 28 Reading 29th Studying. 30 Walked to Scotia. Vis John Smith and Neil Smith. Stayed with Neil Smith. Dec 1st Vis Mr. Sherwood and Mr. Shaw, then to Mr. Freelands. 2 Studying. 3rd Train to Novar. 4 Good cong Mr. Gilmour of Doe Lake took the service at Sprucedale, so I stayed at Ems. Sub. "Exceeding riches of His grace". Driven by T Dixon to Scotia, then by T.H. 5 Studying 6th do. 7th Vis. Alex Freeland, Mr. Sang Mr. Glendinning, Mr. Herd, Mr. Murphy, Mr Sherwood and A. Ellis. 8 Left Mr. Freelands for Sp. Visited Mr. Mills. 9 Vis. T Peddie, Mip Kirkman, Mr. Pearce, Mr. Morrison Mrs. M. Feels her failings and tries to rest in Jesus. 10 Vis. Mr. Copeland. Studying. �1892 Dec. X X 11 Good sleighing & roads. Large cong Sub. "I am a stranger". Felt at home with the subject. Mrs. Mills drove me to Ems. Mr. Shaw to Novar. Gods people are strangers here. 12 Reading 13th Vis Mr. McPhail, Mr. Godfrey & Mr. Denham. 14 Stormy, snowing 15th Lovely day. Walked to Freelands. 16 Reading 17th Walked to Novar in the morning. Cool. Lovely day, but felt tired and fell aslept for two hours. 18 Snowing, but mild. Good cong. Mr. Cooper drove me to Scotia, Mr. Smith to Ems. Preached for the Methodists. Their anniversary. No service in our own. Large cong. Subject "Kadish". Had to walk to Sp. Mr. Hamilton dissappointed me. . 1 9 Snowing & blowing. Ems. Meth tea meeting. Could not go. 20 Keen frost. Mr. McFarlanes roof took fire. We soon put it out. 21 Tea meeting at Sp. under "ladies Aid" Fair turn out good programme. Self in chair. Mr. Gilmour of Doe Lake and myself the only speakers. I spoke On "Yes and No" Made $25. 22 Walked to Ems. Attended the Ems. School exam and Xmas tree, recitation and singing. All did well. Mr. Chowen Chairman (English church clergyman). I spoke on "Arm in life" We had plenty of fruit and cake. Vis. Geo McDonald. Had tea there and walked back to Mr. Freelands. In all 13 miles walk. �1892 Dec X 23 Cars to Novar. Attended the U. B. tea meeting. Large crowd spoke on "Aim in life". Four Speakers One far too long. 24 Cars to Ems. then got a ride to Sp. by Mr. Peddies team 25 Xmas Sub. "The word made flesh". Cold day 20 below. Mr. Morrison drove me to Ems. Good Cong there. Mr. Geo. McDonald drove me to Novar and after service to Ems. Novar church very cold. Preached with one overcoat on. Cold ride back, had to get out three times. Walked from Scotia to Mr. Freelands. What a delightful theme the birth of Christ! What a change it has made to the world. May we let its influence befit in our lives! "Let your lights so shine before men" . 26 Mr. Freeland drove me to Ems. Walked along railway tract to Katrine. James met me there. Horn by five. Found my dear wife very sick. She has been sick for more then a week. Got doctors prescription, but not much better. A little better on thursday. What a blessing she feels in Gods hands and is ready for whatever He sees best. What a blessing a true Christian wife is. One cannot be to thankful for this. 30 Left for Burks Falls. Got a ride from Knolls, with Mr. Morrison to within two miles. Stayed with Wm, Whelpton. Vi3- Me. Todd. �1892 Dec 1893 X Jan 30 and Geo Whelpton. Met Mr. Blatherwick(Baptist Minister of Bracebridge) Spent a profitable night there. 31 Left at 11 a.m. for Kovar; along with Mr. Blatherwick. We had a conversation about the sudden death of Ge. Silvester, Burk's Falls. He was sawing down a tree, when a limb fell on him. In a few days he was buried. How may warnings we get? 1 New Years day. Missed the "Watch Meeting" on New Years eve. Sub. "Gods Message" A message for New Years and every day, "Gods love to man". Good cong though many absent that might be. John Dixon drove me to Scotia, T Smith to Ems. Our organist at Ems. (Mip Spiers) present for the fi r ± time this winter. No organist at Sp. Sick. Mip Martin is very regular at Sp. 2 Geo Copeland so kindly drove me to Todd;s corner and Mr. Nelson to Midlathian. Felt anxious to know how my dear wife was. She was poorly indeed. I hope by blessing of God and the human means employed she will get stronger. We have done all we can for her. We have laid her case before the throne of grace. Helped at home this week, in and out. One way of serving the Lord "In His Name"! 7 James drove me to Doe Lake. Walked to Beggsboro. Dinner there. Vis. Mr. Bell & Mrs Lawrence. Walked to Sprucedale. �1893 Jan X 8 Fine clear cold morning. Sub. "Snowing" Tried to show the responsibility of Christians in their duty and priviledge of "Sowing beside all waters". If all would do so, oh what a change would come over the world. Geo. Copeland drove me to Ems. Mr. Shaw to Cyprus. (New Novar). We had fair cong. very good at Ems. Many Mtheodists present. Trust souls were re-consecrated to God. 9 Resting. Felt tired after the work at home, and the days preaching. Fell asleep for two hours in the afternoon. Snowing heavy. 10 Stormy north wind. Drifting. Vis. Mrs. Fleming before she leaves. 11 Clear Vis. Wm. Hooie, Mr. Blin, Mrs. Nicholl. Very cold 37 below zero. 12 Took cars to Ems. 13th Met Mr. Ridman (Mrs at Keary) We are to change this Sabbath. Both got a ride to Kearny. Stayed at Mr. Mclvors (Mr R's boarding house). 14 Mr. Redman left for Novar, and I walked to Ravensworth. 15 Good service at 10:30 in Mr. Garrwicks house, (son of Rev. T. Garrwich). House full fine singing. Church here not yet finished. Sub "Oh that thou hadst hearkened. Mr. Garrwick drove me to Kearney. Very slow horse. Yet in time. Good cong. five Rom Catholics present. They have a fine churchhere. I suppose they will have to confess. �1893 Jan X 15 this sin (What a thought!) of being present at our meeting. 16 Walked to Mr. Buchanans. Vis. by the way Mr. Cong. Mr. Balbraith & Mrs Wilson. Mr. Ridman met me at Mr Buchanans. Spent a pleasent and profitable e vening. 17 Mr. Redman walked to Kearney and I to Ems. Vis. John McDonalds, a ch. family, but strong Methodists & Mr. Shaw. 18 Reading and writting. 20 Vis. Mr. Hamilton, Mr. Clar, and Mr. Thomson. Walked to Sp. 21 Vis. Mr. Armstrong John Westwick & B. Copeland. L. B. Copeland Mrs. Westwick & Mip Garriot (who was helping her) I found laid aside with measels. Had a hard time, but mending now. Mrs. Westwick feels keenly she is not faithful enough to her saviour. Mip G. professes to be a child of God. Counselled & comforted from His dear word & promises. 22 Mild but slightly snowing. Roads very good. Best cong. yet. Sub. "A sword, a sword" Felt great freedom in preaching, almost as if I was conscious of it being my last apportunity of warning dying souls. Some told me they felt the service blessed to there souls, and that I seemed inspired. Oh that we felt more this way. Geo Copeland drove me to Sp. Walked to Novar. �1893 Jan X 23 Reading. 24th Driven to Mr. Dixons (five miles east of Novar ) so as I might have an opportunity of visiting. 25 Vis. Mr Sinclair, Mr. Martin, Mr. Sinclair a member of our church at Hamilton, but never yet joined us here. Too far to walk, and her husband to careless to drive here. Oh what indifference there is in spiritual matters! 26 Very stormy drifting. Read Dr. Cummings book "Bread of life". 27 Vis. Mr. Lovegrove, Mrs. McGillvray, Mr. Guthbert Dan Campbell, Mrs. Gillespie. Mr. Rogers and Mrs Hooie. Had a nights singing with Mr. Hooie. 28 Snowing. Heavy rain during the whole night. 29 Raining. Went to Novar church in the midst of rain. Only two came. No service. Back to Novar (one mile), got lunch. Started to walk by railway tract for Ems. Weather cleared up and a terrible west wind sprung up. Bad walking, hardly able to keep the tract with the wind and sinking in the snow. Got in time to Ems. Only 14 present. Sub. "Let your light shine" Three in choir, sang and played a beautiful anthem during Collect. 30 Did not go to Sp. teribly drifting. Lovely day. Sun shining. Writting, to make up for lost ime. 31 Went to see Ge. McDonald who is to go away tonight for Dorkes one of our members. He is well like by every one. Wish them God speed. �1893 Jan Feb. X 31 Visited Mr. Bryce. Stayed all night. Part of the family at Armon. 1 Vis. Mr. Taylor, Mr. May, Mr. Robb, Mcquillan, Mr. Bosfield and Mr. Giles. Read and prayed with all Many of them careless. 2 Vis. Mr. A. Freeland, Mr. Sherwood, Mr. Bates, Mip Todd. 3 Got to Sprucedale with Mr. Heron. Road full. 4th Studying. 5 Stormy day, drifting some. No tract to Sp. Church. Only 12 present. Driven to Ems. by Mr. Mills. Good cong full choir. Walked to Novar by railway tract. Real good walking. 20 present at Novar. Sub. "Brazen serpent". 6 Snowing, getting deep. Went by cars to B.F's Stayed with Wm. Whelpton. Very kind to me. Visited Mr. Todd Dr. Crawford and consulted about Mrs. Geddes health. 7 Took stage to Cecebe Bad roads, all drifted. Walked accross the lake, bad walking. Some slush. Daniel met me and helped by giving me the snow shoes. Found Mrs. Geddes better. Very thankful. Our prayers are for her. 10 Been helping at home. Wal ked today on snow shoes to Cowans P. 0. Took stage to B. F's Drifted roads. Took 3 hours to go 10 miles. Met two lumbermens teams that ook 8 hours to go 6^ miles. Horses crowd so. Stayed at Wm. W. Visited Mr. Geo.Welptons. �1893 Feb X X 11 Took cars to Novar. 5 hours behind time. 12 Mild day. Good cong. at Novar. Driven by Mr. T. Dixon to "high bridge". Walked to Ems. by rail way tract. Tract very good. Large cong. at Ems. Church nearly full. Driven towithin two miles of Sp. by Mr. Shaw. Held service on Sp. in Mr. Copelands house, the road not being broken to the church. Room full. Sub at Sp. & Novar "Let your light so shine" at Ems. "Is not my word like a fire saith the Lord". Splendid attention. 13 Got a ride to Mr. Freelands. Roads improving. 14 Writting. In the afternoon visited Mr. Sandwich; s widow. 15 Writting, vis. Mr. Herd, Mr. Shaw, Mrs. A. Freeland. 16 Vis Mr. Hamilton, Mr. & Mrs H. has been sick, but getting better. Vis Mr. Smith "Scotia". Old Mr. J was an elder outside. The sons do not take the in terest spiritually that they might. 17 Walked to Novar. Attended a meeting to reconsruct the Union S. School. Owing to the Methodists this has come to nought. 18 Took cars to Huntsville. Changing with Mr. Siverwright who takes the anniversary services tomorrow at Emsdale. 19 Stormy day, snowing 6 drifting. Sub. at morning meeting at �1893 Feb X March 19 H. and afternoon meeting at Allansville. "Oh that thou hadst hearkened" Good cong for such a day. Wild drive out to O.S. Sub for night at H. "Con tinue ye in my love" Better cong. 20 Train late, too late for tea meeting at E so took cars for B. F's. Put up at Burk House, too late to stay with friends. 21 Left by stage for home. Found Mrs. Geddes very weak. 25 Left home for Burks Falls. Got a ride by Mr. Mitchel. Vis Geo. Whelpton, Mrs. Blashill, Wm. Whelpton staid with T. D. Reid, where Mr. Patterson boards Mr. Siverwiight Huntsville is to be at the opening of the new church at Sprucedale, Mr. P. goes to Huntsville and I at Burks Falls. 26 Got the horse & cutter x Y L r . P. uses. Drove to Birndale. Small cong. there. Back to Burk's Falls Good cong, though snowing. Drove out to Katrine small cong. Lovely clear night to drive back. Sub. today "Continue ye in my love" 27 Walked home. Had dinner in W. Silvesters. Found Mrs. G improving slowly. All the others well. 4 Left home at 7i'30 Walked to Midlothian, Thomas Gertridge drove me by Rousels saw log road to Doe Lake P. 0. �1893 March X 4 Walked from P. 0. to Sprucedale. Had dinner at Beggsboro. All this week it has been snowing & drifting, so roads are bad. 5 Fine day. Good cong at Spruce & Ems. Fair at Novar. First time preached in new church at Sp. Fine church easy to speak in. They had good cong at the three services on opening sabbath. Rev Martin from Toronto & Siverwright from Huntsville. Crowded tea meeting on Monday night {26 & 27 Feb) Realized about $100 at tea meeting and $26 on Sabbath. Was driven to day by Mr Deans rig to Ems. & walked by r. tract to Novar. The tract good. 6 Took car for Ems. Got a ride to Mr. Bryces. Mr. Thomson Mrs. Bryces father very sick. One of Christs own. Hard to see if he is to recover, but if not, he is prepared to die. 7 Went to Mr. Freelands. Writting & studying. 8 Vis. Mr. Hamilton, Mr. Clark & Mr Thomson. Arrived at Sp. at 7:30 vis Mr. Mills, Mr Deans, Mr. Copeland. Mis. meeting. But, the roads being so bad, Mr. Finlay did not arrive, till after the meeting was over 9:30. Mr. F. was not pleased that I did not make better arrangements for him being driven to Sp. I did the best I could, but oh the roads were bad indeed. 9 �1893 March 10 11 X 12 13 16 17 Mip. Meeting at Emsdale. I was chairman. Left the speaking to Mr. F. He did well. Gave us a fund of information on our home mission work. Had a bus iness meeting afterward about getting an ordained missionary. Agreed to try to see if they could raise enough. Choir led our singing. Saw Mr. F. off for Novar by cars. I did not go as the roads are so bad. It will be enough to get Mr. F driven to Ems. What a night of rain. Cleared up about 8 a.m. Mr. Finlay took the com service at Novar. At one o' clock it began to rain at Novar, and rained till four. Mr. F. did not come to Emsdale service. We waited an hour, then I took the service to teams out, the roads so soft. About 30 present. Subject "Our Guid". After service it was too late to go to Sprucedale with such roads. Had Mr. F. come to Ems, though late, I would have left the service and gone to Sprucedale. Mr. Finlay walked up to Mr. Bryces from Novar last night. Saw him today. He explained all to me. We had no rain yesterday after 8 a.m. at Ems, but they had at Novar. Visited Mr. Sahw and Mrs. Buchanan. Hard to get some out to church. Visited Mr. Clark, Mrs. Turner then walked to Sprucedale. �1893 March X 18 Visited Mr. Peddie, Mr. Copeland and Mr. Stewart. 19 Fine mild day. Good cong. Sub."What dost thou here?" Tried to make it a personal matter between God and their conscience. Driven to Ems.by Mr. Morrison Walked to Novar. 20 Lovely day. Visited Mr. Hooie to make up the half yearly statement. Got my foot sprained cbn Sabbath night. 21 Very mild. Foot still sore, cannot visit though I would like being so near the end of my six months. 25 Still very firm. Been three days in the house. 26 Lovely day. Driven to Ems. Walked to Sp. Large Con sub "Awake out of sleep" Felt at hoem Plead with the people. 27 Vis Mr Corbett, Mr. Smith and Mrs. Fowler, Beggsboro Found Mrs. Fowler had gone away wouth to visit her friends. 28 Vis Mr. Heron, Mr. Stevenson, D. Lawrence & Mr Copeland. 29 Vis Mr. Dalglish, John Marshall, Mr. Hill, La F. Copeland. 30 Sent for by Mr. Bryce. His father-in-law Mr Thomson is dead. Mr. Bryce's son drove me to Mr. Freelands. 31 Conducted Mr. Thomsons funeral service. A short service at the house. Text "I am the re. and the life". Funeral sermon on Sabbath. What a blessing to know he is safe with Jesus, a solemn service. Many in tears, while I plead with them. X �1 8 9 3 April X 1 Drove from Ems. to Sp. by stage. Bad roads. Rain through the night. Vix. Mr. Peddie, had dinner then. Vis Mr. Stewart, had tea there. Vis Mip Kirkman. Farewell visits. 2 Bright sunny day. Had a good cong. at Sp. Sub. "Jesus the light of the world" Crowded at Ems. Mr. Thomson's funeral sermon. Sub. 0 r friend u Lazarus sleepeth". Very impressive. Beautiful singing, so appropriate. Fair cong at Novar. Many came though the roads were bad. One woman at Ems. anxious about her conversion Tried to point her to the Saviour. Spent all my spare time with here after service. A little late at Novar. Was driven from Sp. to Ems by Lochart Copeland and had to walk to Novar. Mr. Cooper drove me to church and back. Hearty shaking of hands at all the stations, many expressing a wish that we were staying. 3 After Vis. friends at Novar, took cars to Ems. Then walked to Mr. Bryces . Stayed all night. Mrs. Thomson feels the loss of her husband, but is resigned to her Fathers will. 4 Walked this morning to Mr. Freelands. Wrote and read. At 4 p.m. went to Ems station with trunk. Took cars to �1 8 9 3 April 4 Burks Falls. Spent the night in Burks Hotel. Read a part of a "Christians secret of a happy life". 5 Got home, and found Mrs. Geddess much better and the rest well. Glad to be home again. 6 Spent the day in writing friends on the field. Do not yet know whether I am to be out on the mission field this summer or not. But at home or abroad, I trust I may be able to be the human means of doing some good. 19 Got word from Mr. Finlay to go for a few weeks on the commander field as the missionary is sick. Will start on friday 28th for Rye, Com, and Nippissing Village. Have written to the station that I will be with them on Sabbath 30th. The distances between the stations are very long. So long indeed that if they cannot drive a part of the way I will be unable to keep in the field. I trust the friends will help me. May God use me for these weeks rn my prayers. May souls be saved. May Christians be encouraged. Jas Geddes. � transcribed https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/5513488c76f364b50ac58ba52f9358cb.pdf be630f41f564e1223cbaa823f1a7ca9c PDF Text Text �� https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/75fd78cc3ad5c105d1825b0dad1a553f.pdf 1428d72802f96020980806d42bb63306 PDF Text Text James Ross (1869-1953) 1894-1895 Diary Transcribed by Rural Diary Archive Volunteers 1894 Farm Journal and Account Book October 8 Monday morning cold and cloudy and remained so during the day. Willie Sanderson and his father came up home early this morning the former to help up with our potatoes and the latter to endeavor to sell us one of his diggers. We bought the plow and digger combined and of our seventeen rows of potatoes we took up nine rows and got between fifty or sixty bushels. In the evening I went to the R. T of T. Bought of Wm Sanderson his combined plow and potato digger for $15 payable in two payments one $7.50 the incoming winter and the other $7.50 a year later {in column} @$5.00 9 Cloudy day. In the forenoon I hauled three loads of hardwood to G D. Fergusson amounting in all to nearly three cords for which I received eleven dollars in the afternoon I worked at the drain in the field at the north side of railway at Ferndale, while Willie drew out some manure for Mr Mills then went to Strathross and harrowed some land which we had plowed out of sod two inches deep. {in column} G 11.00 10 Cold cloudy and very rainy looking all day. I finished the drain I was at yesterday and Willis plowed in the field in the forenoon in the afternoon we plowed in the same field (no. 3 of Ferndale?) next the bush breaking up a piece of new land in the centre of the field composed of swamp muck full of roots and some stumps. It is exceedingly slow work and one is kept busy picking out the roots etc. Wm Shortreed got a pig from us last night and I went over to see it weighed this morning. It went 84 lbs dressed and at 6 cent a lb came to C 5.04 {this is a farm journal so the 5 appears in a separate column from the 04 } 11 Cold, cloudy and looked like rain and indeed was raining some in the morning later on in the day the sun shone and the sky cleared but it continued windy and at intervals clouded over and rained a little. The District Council R T of T {Royal Templars of Temperance} was held in Fergus to-day. This puts me in mind that yesterday I received from the Whitehead and Hoag Co. a badge and catalogue of badges in return for which I am to try and get an order from our Council. The badge is reversible a device which is but recently patented by the Co. one side is for funeral parade and the other side is for ordinary wear I am well pleased with it. To return to the D.C. being convenor of the billeting committee I went to the � 9:20 train to meet the delegates. There were a rather small number and they were easily disposed of. We had the October 11 {1894 written vertically} District Councillor for tea. Willie plowed in field No. 3 in AM and harrowed at Strathross in PM the land we plowed shallow and intend plowing again this fall. We delivered 5 pigs which we had previously sold to Cassie for $4.50 per cwt. four of them had been kept in the pen and one outside along with four others the pen fed ones were fatter but as they were weighed in a bunch we had no means of finding their respective weights. They weighed 760 lbs which at $4.50 comes to $34.20 minus 10 cts for weighing C $34.10 {in column} 12 Raining in the morning and had been during the night. We plowed in field No.3 - finished the piece of new land and almost finished the rest of the field. Willie brought up eight chickens from Wm Bergens last night which we gave $1.50 for 1.50 {in column}we also each got a hat yesterday at 50 cts each {1.00 in column} Wm. Shortreed also got another pig last night 13 Cold day and cloudy Dr Robertson superintendent missions of North West preached in the forenoon and gave a very interesting account of the progress of mission in the N.W. 14 Very cold in the morning a quite thick ice on the tub of water at the new well Kept cold and windy with occasional glimpses of sunlight during the day. I went to Strathross with Dick in the light waggon to work at the open ditch across the thirty two acre pasturefield and took up my dinner. Willie finished the plowing on field No. 3 {unknown symbol} in the forenoon and in PM he harrowed at Strathross the shallowed plowed sod previously mentioned elsewhere. I went to the {R.T of T?} concert at night admission ten cents D.10 {in column} 16 Not quite so cold to-day more sunshine. I worked at the open ditch in the forenoon with Lucy and in PM with Dick additional. Willie harrowed in the forenoon what he was at yesterday and in PM he drove up Mary and Bella to the orchard with Cleve and they picked the rest of the apples a little over two bags the crows having eaten a large number of them. I wrote out a few thoughts on the debate that is to come off at the {R.I of I?} next Monday "Resolved that the Negro has suffered more at the hands of the White man than the A. Indian. Wm. Shortreed took away another pig. � 17 Fine sunny day but a cold wind. We took up six more rows of potatoes to-day a good crop. Father got a letter from Mr Porter St. Joseph Island enquiring if we could sell lot 14 at three dollars an acre. There is one hundred and fifty nine acres in the lot and we decided to sell the whole for three an acre or fifty-nine next the lake for three and a half an acre. October 18 Fine sunny day. We took up two rows of potatoes that were left from yesterday. I worked at the open ditch at Strathross till about eleven o' clock when Wilson Mills came up and got Lucy to go to his grandfather Wilson's funeral. In the spring we planted four kinds of potatoes besides our main crop five pounds of Early Shamrock which yielded a bag and a fifth ten pounds of North King, yield about the same as E.S. five or ten potatoes of Maggie Murphy which yielded about 3/4 of a bag the best yield I think of any, and a milk dishful of Rural New Yorkers yield 1 3/4 bags. 19 Fine day sunny and warm. We harrowed over the potato land again and got about two bags after which Willie went to Salem with Dick in the lightwaggon and got 500 lbs flour for $7.00 and a dollars worth of Bran and shorts.{D 8.00 in column}I worked at the open ditch the rest of the day and Willie started to take up the mangols in the afternoon. 20 Fine day. I continued the open ditch for about 1 1/2 chains in a Northeast direction and at right angles to the one I was furiously working at and finished yesterday we gave Mr Milne two pigs worth 3.75 {D 3.75 in column} October 20 which runs right across the field. Willie worked at the mangols to-day and we brought a load home with us at night. When we got home we found that Effie a two year old heifer had not been brought home with the cows and on search being made we found her in the bush at Ferndale where she calved. A bull calf red and white and a good length which we have named Sandy. 21 Sunday. Fine day Mr Craig preached in AM from {Jms?} 10:14, 15 and in evening a discourse from 7th chapter of Esther. 22 Cloudy day rained in the evening. I fixed up the pig stys so as to shut up 5 of the young pigs now over four weeks old in order to wean them and leave two with their mother. Willie pulled mangols at Strathross and in PM I brought down two loads. In the evening I went to {RT of T?} with my new badge and got orders from three brothers. � 23 Looked like rain all day, it kept off but rained heavily through the night.I fixed at the roothouse in the forenoon the floor of which had rotted Willie worked at the carrots. I went up in PM with team and brought one load of mangols and one of carrots. October 24 Fine day. I worked at pond at the bottom of green crop land at Strathross pulling out the willows (*then started to plow across the green crop land through the pond then across the oat stubble pea land and sod previously plowed shallow which is not well rotted.) Willie worked at the turnips pulling and shaving them by hand. We brought down the rest of the carrots about a load and a load of turnips. 25 Fine day I continued plowing and taking out willows. (*when I come to think of it I only started plowing to-day) Willie worked at the turnips. We brought down a load of turnips at noon and a load of corn at night. Bought 2 cow ties {D .20 in column} 26 Fine day between cloudy and sunny not cold. I plowed and worked at the willows in the pond to-day. Willie pulled turnips we brought down two loads Yester Wednesday Louis {Martyman?} a mason from Everton came to us in the field and gave us a tender for the barn $1.10 for the whole job. I forgot to put this down for Wednesday October 27 Fine day. We finished taking the willows of the pond. I continued plowing and Willie worked at the turnips. We took two loads down to-day. In the morning I took Cleve down to Dr Anderson as his leg was swollen the nigh hind leg. I got some liniment to rub on it after washing it with warm water and drying thoroughly rubbing downwards. In the evening I went down town and got $5.00 from Wm Shortreed as part payment for the pigs and I bought {C 5.00 in column} in Draines a rat trap for 25 cts and 19cts of snaps and a {whatdoesit?} for the end of a tug for 5 cts then I went to an auction sale of {Fardices?} books and bought Self help, the Pilgrim Fathers and facts from Rome for 9 cts the combined expenditure amounting to {D .58 in column note the 5 is obliterated with ink smudge} 28 Fine sunny day. Mr Craig preached a very practical sermon from Esther 8th chapter in the forenoon and at night from the text thou art not far from the Kingdom of heaven. I gave 5cts collection at C.E. at night {D.5 in column} 29 Fine sunny day. I plowed in the forenoon Willie shaved turnips instead of pulling and Father pulled mustard out of the turnips in AM. October 29 continued) In the afternoon Albert Sanderson helped us to {shaw?} pick turnips we started a pit in the field. We put on the gravel box to haul to the pit as it enables us to � unload quickly. We brought down a load in the forenoon and at night a gravel box not quite full. Thomas Wilkie got the dimensions of our barn to-day in order to put in a tender. I went to RT of T at night expecting to debate the Negros versus A. Indians to come off but was disappointed there are only sixteen present. I got another order for a badge Dr Anderson came up at night to inspect our cows for tuberculosis but said we need not be alarmed as they had only an attack of bronchitis and recommended that we put in a ventilator and prescribed a half cupful of mustard of the consistency of cream to be rubbed into Rose's neck every other night and also one teaspoonful of saltpeter in her food. October 30 Raining to-day. I wrote a letter to Louis {D.3 in column} Martignom of Everton asking him to send in a written tender for the barn. Geo. Bowley came over this October 30 continued) morning and gave in his tender for the barn which i s $135 with board and $160 without board. Rained more or less all day. I put a ventilator in the stable to-day and Willie exchanged castings with Beatty Bros Manufacturing Co for the whole landside of a Goody {name?} plow ours being broken. I advanced $200 on the RT of T per capita tax which we sent away to-day and 13 cts postage. Bought 2 tie ropes 20 cts and 4 panes of glass, putty etc {D $2.13 in column} {D .37 in column} October 31 Cold and cloudy in the forenoon cleared off in the afternoon. I went with Dick in the buggy up to Wm Clarks to make enquiries about the efficiency of Louis Mantignom as a mason then I went over to see the cement flow in Jms Richardsons new barn. In the afternoon we hauled turnips to the pit. We put the cattle in the barn during the night. We got a clip for the harrows 10 cts. Rained heavily last night. {D .10 in column} November 1 Cloudy day had rained slightly through the night and rained a little in the forenoon. I plowed at Strathross in the forenoon with Lucy & Cleve as Dick has a sprained hind foot. Willie shaved turnips. In the afternoon we had W&A Sanderson and we shaved the rest of the turnips and hauled to the pit. We sold Goliath to W Shortreed for $25 and gave him 10 bushels {C 25.00 in column} November 1 continued) of turnips at 7cts a bushel 70 cts. I went down to Sandersons at night and {D $.70 in column} paid him $7.50 on plow (see page 1) and $1.00 as time of boys in full. {D$8.50 in column} 2 Faire and sunny in the forenoon clouded in PM. We hauled turnips to the pit to-day M. Tobin gave us a tender for the barn to-night $135 for the job and board himself. � 3 Rained through the night cold windy and damp day. We finished taking up the turnips today Willie plowed in AM and I covered pits. I bought 10 cts oil of Rhodium and 10 cts shaving soap. {D .20 in column} 4 Fine day cold Mr Craig finished his discourses on the book of Esther. 5 Cold day. Willie plowed to-day and I covered the pits in AM we took a load of corn into the shed at Strathross in the afternoon I did sundry jobs. Uncle Willie with Cameron and Nellie came down in the evening and he went to the Council meeting to see and get his interest reduced to 5% and was successful. I went to RT &T at night November 6 Cold day had snowed some through the night and snowed some through the day. Willie plowed to-day. Uncle Willie went home. I bought a bit and two snaps for it to attach to a halter for 15 cts. I took the sow to Laings in the afternoon {D1.15 in column}. Wrote a letter to Louis Mantignom at night informing him that we would accept his offer provided he signed a satisfactory agreement and guarantee. 7 Cold, cloudy and snowing but slightly during the day Willie plowed. I took 3 bags of mixed wheat oats and barley to Samples for chop and bought a harne strap cost 15 cts. I hitched Dick and Duffer {D .15 in column} to-gether and plowed two rounds. Duffer did not go very well kicked up his heels etc the first round but was better the second. Wrote a letter to Peter Stewart asking him for information respecting the quality of Mantignom’s workmanship. Sent stamp for reply {D.6 in column} 8 Very frosty sunshine more or less all day. Willie plowed to-day. We bought up a load of straw. I made a culvert over the ditch at Strathross where we intend making the lane. 9. Cold and frosty snowing a little all day and got stormy at night. Willie took "Effie" to Fords and brought up the chop from the mill. We {D.15 in column}We finished the culvert in the afternoon. Rather frosty to plow although probably not impossible November 10 Cold day, cloudy. We brought down a load of hay (rakings) and a load of straw in the forenoon. In PM we fixed up the barn at Strathross to keep the cattle away from the implements and corn then we hauled two loads of stones to the barn foundation 11 Stormy and wintry like more snow. Mr McInnes preached at night we went to Strathross and drove the cattle down to the creek for a drink � 12 Cold day very frosty especially for this time of year snowing a little. I went to J. Skeoch's jr with the intention of getting out 100 rafters which I purchased from him in the bush for {$6?} but gave the contract to Robert Skeoch for $1.00 I went over to Broadfoots new barn to make inquiries of the Bremners who are working there as to the merits of Louis Mantignom as a mason and received a satisfactory answer. In PM we hauled five loads of stones to the barn foundation I went to RT of T at night and received $2.19 for what I advanced in capita tax and postage {C 2.19 in column} November 13 Snowed considerable all forenoon had snowed through the night and snowed a little in PM not so frosty to-day indeed it was a little soft. We with the aid of Mr Milne killed a pig this morning (the last of the set referred to in the entry of Oct 11) It would dress probably from 160 to 180 worth at present 6 cts per lb. or say. Rose our jersey calved {C 10.00 in column} in the afternoon a heifer calf all red. H. Cameron was down to-day with a load of oats for which he got 28cts a bushel. We hauled two loads of stones to barn foundation in PM. Received a card from Louis Mantignom in answer to mine of the 6th that he would be up to sign the agreement on Wed Nov 14/94. Bought 3 ties {D .30 in column} 14 Had snowed more through the night and continued a little in forenoon. Mild and melting some. We changed the old long sleigh hay neck to fit the bob sleigh and brought down a load of hay from Strathross and a load of straw from barn. 15 Mild day the snow has nearly all melted away and sleighing is gone. We hauled 3 loads stones in AM on sleigh and 4 in PM on wagon to barn foundation. November 16 Mild day clear in forenoon and cloudy in the afternoon with some very fine rain a little snow falling at night. We hauled six loads of stones to the barn foundation in the forenoon and in PM Willie plowed and I picked stones out of the ground in the pasture field ready for picking. 17 Saturday. Fine day frosty. Willie plowed all day. I deepened the ditch at Strathross running east and west above the dividing lane and to let the water (which we had temporily made to run across the lane and over the field) return to its old course again. Bo't pair kid gloves $1.00. We brought down some corn and have now only 4 or 5 stocks left in the field. The cattle have done considerable damage to it by tramping into the stocks and straggling the sheaves besides the stocks have settled and twisted to such an extent it is hard to handle an experience which teaches the necessity of taking in the corn before it had time to be overtaken by these calamities/ � November 18 Sunday. Cold and frosty. Mr. Horn of Elora preached in Melville at night. I went to Methodist Church at night and heard the Evangelists the Misses Hall. 19 Monday. The ground is white with snow very cold and frosty and feels as cold as the middle of winter. I went over to Fonds and saw "Edward" of Gordonville and made arrangement with him to get shingles for the barn from at $1.25 per square if I choose to accept. I dug in the side of the hill near Gordon Street at Strathross in search of building sand. Results a sand which I consider rather fine but will get mason opinion about. Willie bought 2 stove lids at Beatty Bros.{D .40 in column} for 40 cts regular price 50 cts a saving of 10 cts by being a stockholder. In PM we hauled 5 wagon loads and two stoneboat loads of stones to barn foundation and while hauling the third stoneboat load came hard upon a knoll and brock broke it. I was not at RT of T at night. 20 Tuesday. Cold and frosty more cloudy than yesterday. I got material at sawmill for a {$1.25 in column} stoneboat cost $1.25 on Cr. and bolts for same {$.57 in column} at Minnies .57 cts Cr and made it. Willie hauled two loads of stones then we brought down a load of hay in forenoon. November 20 continued) In the afternoon Willie went over to Malcolm Campbell and helped him over with some hay which we gave him for him agreeing to give us in return 4 days work as we require him. {C4.00 in column} In the evening M. Smellie came over and gave us a {illegible - truss?} for the framework of our barn $1.50 and we to get it raised. 21 Fine in the forenoon in PM clouded over and rained or rather between rain and mist thawing to-day. I hauled 3 stoneboat loads of stones to B. foundation in forenoon and Willie cleaned 5 bags of mixed wheat oats and barley for chop. 2PM I took the chop to Simples then went up to Strathross and hauled 4 loads of stones to barn on stoneboat. Willie took "Blockhead" {D 1.50 in column} to Fords. I went to prayer meeting at night and at the Missionary Committee meeting held afterwards at the residence of Mrs Nelem I gave to J. Donaldson treasurer of said comittee 25 cts for Mission {Spip?} shows {D.25 in column} and 35 cts payment on an agreement to give 5 cts a week for aid Knox College Missionary Society commencing Sep 1 94 which with 10 cts previously given pays up to Nov 2 {D .35 in column} November 22 Thursday. Public Thanksgiving day. Fine mild and cloudy. I went to Strathross and loosened stones till 10 o'clock then came home and we all went to church except Mary. Mr. Sparling preached a very good sermon from the text "In everything give thanks" I gave � 10 cts collection {D.10 in column} In PM we hauled eight stoneboat loads of stones from pasture field to barn. Father worked at the plan for the house to-day. 23 Fine day. I brought up the chop from Simple's Mill 25 cts this went to farm and loosened {D.25 in column} stones. Willie plowed to-day. In PM Louis Mantignom who was here for dinner signed the agreement for the building of barn foundation wall $115 for job complete. I took him along {Zowski?} street to show him the large stones: he said they could be used but that I would need some "headers" from the quarrie for the shed ends. I went to James Gow's quarrie and learned that enough for the job would cost $5.00 and thus far I did not decide to take them. I went to the revival meeting held in Methodist church by the Music {unclear}Hall. 24 Frosty in the morning and cloudy cleared off and clouded again at intervals. In PM got quite stormy and snowed considerable. Willie plowed in the forenoon and I loosened stones November 24 continued) In the afternoon Willie drove Mother up to James Skeoch's and took up a few North King and Maggie Murphy potatoes with them. I went to Uncle "Jims" for the saw which was sharped and got the handle mended cost altogether 20 cts {D.20 in column} 25 Sunday. Stormy and sunny at intervals frosty. Mr. Faizel preached to-day. He is from Toronto. Gave 5cts collection {D.5 in column} 26 Frosty day got milder - cloudy. We hauled six stoneboat loads of stones to barn in AM with Lucy and Cleve and in PM I used Dick and Cleve and hauled 4 stoneboat loads while Willie went to Salem and brought home the rest of the flour he bought on Oct 19 and a bag of shorts 68 cts {D.68 in column} 27. Windy in the forenoon with occasional sunshine in PM got quite stormy with two blinding snowstorms snowing a little more or less all day we hauled 11 stoneboat loads of stones to barn to-day. Wm Clark who is also building a barn came in to see our foundation in PM November 28 Wednesday. Very frosty cloudy with some sunshine. We hauled stones in the sleigh from the town line field of Strathross getting in all 5 loads. Mr. Smellie came over in the evening. We gave him the job of the barn $180 complete. 29 Thursday. Another cold frosty day. I went to J. Skeoch Jr. to see about getting some stones for headers but was unsuccessful. Willie hauled stones in AM and in PM we both were at it and drew to-day 5 loads on the sleigh. I bought a pair felt lined long boots {D 1.75 in column} � 30 Friday. Cloudy mild thawing some and a little misty. I took some pea straw down town to put in the fountain to prevent it from freezing. I deposited $60 in post office savings bank. We took our sheep, five up to Jms Skeoch. We hauled two sleigh loads in AM and two stoneboat loads in PM of stones to barn. At a meeting of the session it was decided to give Mr Craig six months leave of absence for his health provided the congregation were willing. December 1 Saturday. Cloudy mild and thawing some. We hauled 3 stoneboat loads of stones in AM and 1 stoneboat and 2 sleigh loads in PM to barn. Sold 2 quarts buttermilk to Mrs J.J. Craig for 5 cts. {C.5 in column} December 2 Sunday. Snowing a little, frosty. Mr Moody missionary from Africa preached in our church in AM and in St Andrews to united congregation in the evening. 3 Monday. Frosty, cloudy and windy in AM. Willie and I went to Mills' threshing about 10 o'clock and finished by noon. Willie bought a pair felt lined long boots $1.75 {1.75 in column} In PM Mr. Smellie went up with us to see the timber and what use could be made of the old buildings. He says we will have enough sleepers for over the root house. He also advised us to get a new shed plate as the one we have has a bad knot running through it. We hauled 3 sleigh loads stones to barn. I went to RT of T at night and was re-elected R. Secretary. 4 Tuesday. Fine day a little frosty the sun shone some in the afternoon we hauled three loads stones to barn in AM and two in PM on sleigh. We got lantern fixed 10 cts and a little shovel 10 cts. Father is over at {D .20 in column} Mr Milne and W.B&M at Sunday School Convention meeting December 5 Fine day frosty. I took Lucy and Cleve down to Wilsons and got them shod 1 set and 1 new in Lucy and 2 new ones on Cleve's front feet the first time he has ever been shod (he stood well) costing in at $1.00. We went down to Benhams {D1.00 in column} bush and brought up enough wood to finish the two cord pile ordered by Dave and which we had already started which at $3.50 per cord {C7.00 in column} We fixed the straw cutter in PM. Harry and Ada Wane come down about noon to the county S. School Convention. We went to the night meeting with them. A most interesting and instructive meeting Mr. Day answered the questions of the G.D {unclear} and was especially good. I gave 10 cts collection {D.10 in column} 6 Fine sunny day, thawing and mild. Harry and Ada Wane went home this forenoon. We brought up a load straw in AM and in PM I loosened stones till Willie came up when we hauled two stoneboat loads to barn and brought down a load of hay at night. � 7 Cloudy and somewhat misty mild thawing and drizzling some in PM. Willie and I loosened stones at Ferndale in AM in PM I went to church preparatory services. Dr Jackson Galt preached text "What think ye of Christ" I bought a waggon without box from M. Anderson {D 50.00 in column} December 8 Saturday. Cloudy and misty all day drizzling in forenoon and in PM rained at intervals. I brought our new waggon up from M Andersons in the morning and we took it and the old one up to Strathross in AM. In Pm we put up the door and door post of barn at Strathross which had been pulled down at haying. Willie bought six 31/2 x 3/8 bolts to mend gravel box {D.10 in column} 9 (Sunday) Cloudy and snowing heavy flakes in morning cleared off during the day mild. The sacrament of the Lords supper was dispersed in our church to-day earlier than usual as Mr Craig and his wife start for a six month leave of absence to New Mexico to-morrow. He preached from the "Transfiguration" an excellent discourse. There was a very large number present. In the evening Dr. Dixon of Galt preached to a full church of united congregations a good full and practical sermon from the text "Ye are the light of the world" 10 Monday. Misty all forenoon in the afternoon got stormy raining or rather drizzling and freezing coating the trees with mist in the evening turning to snow and continued stormy. We hauled 2 loads stones to barn to-day from Armstrongs in new December 10 continued) waggon in AM and in PM it being too drizzlie and stormy to use the team I made an apparatus for holding leather while sewing it. Willie went down to James Gows and ordered the stones for the barn shed ends. I went to R.T of T at night. I bought 2 balls shoemakers wax 2 cts 1 ball shoemakers linen 10 cts 1 pair hinges 10 cts 2 harness makers awls 5 cts and 1 handle for awl 5 cts {D. 32 in column} Willie got hinges for rack board for keys 10 cts and rip saw sharped 10 cts {D .20 in column} 11 Tuesday) Thawing raining more or less all day too wet to use team. I finished leather holder and mended some harnesses. Willie went down to see Christmas fair and while down bought 1 awl 5 cts and 1 harness needle 1 ct {D.6 in column} Peter Spark came down to-day to attend court in Guelph as a juryman and left buggy and Nell here. I sent a letter answering some pointed questions to WW Bucannan {D.3 in column} Received a letter from the Whitehead & Hoag Co stating the trade discount on badges reduced to 10% which I replied to by asking if they could forward an order of 12 badges all charges prepaid for 75 cts each � {D .3 in column} Willie Bella and Mary went to lecture in basement of St Andrews church given by Rev Jensen on Holland Collective {D.25 in column} 12 Wednesday Rainy more or les all day snowed a little at night. I changed the shed taking down the grain bins. Peter Spark came from Guelph to-day there being no cases for the jury. News received to-day of Sir Jm Thompsons death I went to prayer meeting at night Peter Remine presiding December 13 Cloudy day not very frosty during the day but got keener at night. I cleaned up the shed in forenoon in PM we took up to Strathross a load of manure in new waggon and brought down a load of hay in old one. Peter Spark went home to-day. Willie bought bottle English sprain cure {D1.00 in column} Received from Wm Shortreed for pigs sold to him in October $5 as part payment {5.00 in column} 14 Friday. Fine day. Cloudy in AM but cleared off bright & sunny. rather warm considering the season. We hauled seven loads stones to barn in new waggon from Armstrongs and two from our own place. Took up two loads manure 15 Saturday Fine sunny day. We hauled 4 loads stones to-day (all from Armstrongs except one) to barn. Took up two loads manure. 16 Sunday. Looked like rain in AM and did rain some in PM Mr Wardrobe appointed in Mr Craigs place preached to-day. 17 Cloudy day somewhat stormy and snowing some. I went down to James Gows for a load stones (headers) and on the way got Dick shod on front feet 1 new & 1 set 40 cts and got harness mended {D .40 in column} December 17 continued) Took down 3 bags chop. In PM went for another load of (headers) and brought up the chop 15cts and 5 bags dust 52 after which {.67 in column} I went to Castle's house where a committee meeting was held re distributing Xmas dinners to the poor. Went to Rt of T at night. 18 Tuesday Fine day, frosty and cloudy with occasional sunshine. We took up a load manure and brought down a load of hay from barn then a load straw from barn at Ferndale. In PM Willie and Bella went up to Arthur with Lucy in buggy and I broke some big stones on Forfar & Gzowski Streets. Went to C.E. Business meeting at Argos at night. � 19 Fine day. Frosty in morning and probably all day but the sunshine which occasionally shone through the clouds thawed the surface of the ground. I took the old waggon up to barn at Strathross and brought down the new one to Ferndale where I put on a load of stones and was on the road up with it where Dick's trig broke so I went home. In PM Willie came down from Arthur and Geo Cameron with him who went to Galt with train. Willie took the trig down to get mended and while down got the tug that was there paid for it and the martingale I got mended December 19 continued) on Monday as well as paying for this one all of which came to 70 cts {D.70 in column} he also got his tooth filled 50 cts. {D.50 in column} We hauled two loads stones up to barn. Willie brought down from Strathross the heifer we bought from C Kay. 20 Thursday. Misty in the morning cleared off bright sunny day like Indian summer. Took creamer down to Websters to get a screw plug put in there. Willie hauled a load stones on waggon from Ferndale to barn and then brought up the creamer which cost $1.00. In PM we took up a load of {D 1.00 in column} of manure to Strathross then hauled up a load stones from there then from Townline Field No. 3 Ferndale. I picked stones and broke them. 21 Friday. Fine in morning got cloudy and rained about 10 o'clock cleared off again in PM. Mild weather. We hauled 2 loads stones up to barn in AM from Ferndale and in PM got a load on Forfar Street and one at Strathallan. Geo Cameron came from Galt to-day and Hugh came down and drove him home. December 22 Saturday. Fine day sunny but frosty. We hauled 2 loads stones to barn in AM from Ferndale and in PM one from Forfar Street and 2 from Strathross all in waggon 23 Fine day. Frosty Dr Wardrobe read a letter from Mr Craig who is in Raton N. Mexico - no improvement in health yet. 24 Monday. Cloudy day snowed in PM considerable. We hauled down a load of hay from barn Strathross and 1 load strain form barn Ferndale. I took down 1 bag potatoes 45 cts and 1 bag turnips 15 cts {D. 60 in column} to help make up a Xmas dinner for 9 or 10 families. in PM I helped to deliver them together with Jms {Draimie?} who provided the horse and rig. Bought a china fruit holder as present for A Black who is to be married to J Tumplin on Wednesday $1.00 {D 1.00 in column} Willie took Bessie to Fords $1.50 and brought {D 1.50 in column} down the sheep from Jms Skeoch $1.00. Took up load manure {D 1.00 in column.} � 25 Tuesday. Christmas. Frosty day. The sky has a stormy appearance snowed at intervals during day sun shone occasionally no sleighing. We drove Mrs Walker over for dinner and then back in PM. Uncle Jim was also over for dinner. We were all with the exception of Bella who is at Arthur in at Aunt's for the evening December 26 Wednesday. Very frosty, cloudy and snowing very fine flakes amounting to little. We hauled 4 loads stones from Ferndale to barn through Armstrongs. 27 Thursday. A very frosty and cold day, stormy, some sunshine in PM. sundogs at either side of the sun, a cold stormy appearance of sky. We fixed roothouse to keep out frost then made a frame to lift stones in AM. In afternoon we hauled 2 loads stones to barn from Ferndale. Georgine Spark was here for dinner came down with Jms McLellan. Mother bought a pair spectacles from Pre {unclear}Morris {D 2.52 in column} 28 Friday. Very keen frost, bright sunny day. We hauled 2 loads stones to barn from Ferndale in AM and in PM 1 load stones then brought down a load hay and brought up load straw. 29 Saturday. Very frosty cloudy somewhat stormy and snowed some especially in PM. I went to Camerons (Arthur) where I found Bella waiting for me and a little after 3 o'clock we started out for Wands where we reached a little after six o'clock. the roads are bad and we made slow progress in the buggy. We spent a very pleasant evening there. December 29 continued) besides Harry and Ada there were Mrs Howie and Lizzie Wand sister from Manitoba. Willie bought me a pair mits 60 cts machine oil 10 cts{D. 60 in column} and castor oil for buggy 7 cts shorts 50 cts {D. 67 in column} 30 Sunday. Frosty day between sunny and cloudy snowed some at night. At Wands Bella and I in PM we went to Methodist church at Goldstone no preaching the time was all taken up by Sunday school exercises distributing presents in the evening Harry Bella Ada and myself drove up to Drayton and heard Miss Doyle preach she was very good and earnest. Goforth preached at Melville. 31 Monday. Frosty but not so keen as last week. Harry Wand and I went to see two new barns in the neighbourhood in the forenoon. In PM Bella and I drove home again coming by Elora. 1895 � January 1 New Years Day. Tuesday. Cloudy frosty and snowing a little. Willie, Fred, Wilson Milne and I skated up the river to Jms Richardsons and went in to see his new barn. In the evening Arthur Jennie Dave Fred, aunty and Annie and Wilson Mills{wonder if this should be Milne and is an error of text} were in to spend the evening. 2 Wednesday. Frosty sunny and cloudy at intervals. We took up a load of pea straw to the sheep at Strathross and brought down a load hay in PM we took up the waggon and brought down put the box on the sleigh and hauled 3 loads stones to barn 3 Thursday. Not very frosty snowed considerably in PM. We hauled a load stones to barn in sleigh from Strathross then brought down the waggon and hauled 2 loads form creek field Ferndale then in PM we hauled up a load from Gzowski street 1 from creek field and one from Armstrongs 4 Friday. Frosty sunny day. We hauled 3 loads stone in waggon from creek field Ferndale in AM and in PM sold a load hay 1600 lbs to Dave Watson @$7 per ton then brought up a load {C 5.60 in column} straw from the barn. Weighing hay cost {D.10 in column} 1895 centred at top of page January 5 Saturday. Cold day. Snowing more or less all day and blowing also. We went down to Benhams bush in the forenoon and cut up a tree and brought home with us about half a cord of wood for Dave. In PM we took both waggons up to barn at Strathross and brought down the sleigh although on account of the wind the sleighing is not good. Mother got some homeopathic medicine from Mrs. {1.00 in column} Knox and I took 10 pills for my cold 6 Sunday. Snow fell during the night which would have made not bad sleighing had it remained but it rained this forenoon and damp all day and thawing. I remained at home this forenoon an account of my cold but went out in the evening. Dr. Wardrobe preached an excellent sermon from Heb 11 and a clause of the last verse. "Some better thing" 7 Monday. Frosty morning and evening but thawing slightly during the day snowed a little at night. General Municipal elections throughout the country Mr. Perry elected Reeve of Fergus. Alex Shaw drove me up to Cumnock to vote I did not vote in Fergus. Thos Hamilton drove Father up to Cumnock to vote (over) 1895 centred on top of page � January 7 continued) I cleaned 5 bags oat barley and wheat mixture for chop and Willie took it down and brought it up again in the afternoon. He also hauled up six loads manure to Strathross in the sleigh. I went to R.T of T at night was appointed captain in a debate the subject yet to be decided. Father received a letter from Shortreed Bros. Hilllsdale stating that he had loaded in a car 5400 ft 12 ft inch hemlock and 6000 18 ft and asking us to send order to finish their load. 8 Tuesday. Frosty day stormy and snowing at intervals all day cleared off at night got frostier. We took up a load manure on sleigh then gathered a load stones off plowed turnip land and took it to barn in AM. In the afternoon we took up another load manure to Strathross in sleigh then hauled 2 loads stones from Town line at the head of Fords farm going through his field. Mr. Smellie came over this morning to see what lumber we would send for to make up carload and we decided on 900 ft dressed and matched 14 feet inch pine. 1895 January 9 Wednesday. Frosty. Fine sunny day. We took up a load manure to Strathross then hauled a load stones on sleigh from town line at Fords in AM. In the afternoon we took up a load stones from creek field Ferndale going through Armstrongs over the creek with the sleigh then hauled 2 loads from Fords (T.L). 10 Thursday. Stormy and snowing all day turned to hail in afternoon. We went down to Benhams in AM cut up a tree and brought home some wood in the sleigh which almost completed Dave's cord. In PM we took up a load stones from lane Ferndale to barn then put the girts in the old sheep house to one side out of the way preparatory to putting in lumber as a car load of 12 818 ft hemlock came to day from Shortreed Bros. Hillsdale containing. We brought up 4 bags dust {.60 in column} and 50 cts oatmeal from Wilsons Mill.{.50 in column} I went to prayer meeting at our church at night 1895 centred at top of page January 11 Friday. Fine sleighing. Stormy and snowing some. We got up early and hauled 3 loads of lumber from the car (referred to in yesterday's entry) in AM and two loads in the afternoon on the sleigh to farm. � 12 Saturday. Fine sunny day thawing some. We hauled the rest of the car load four loads. Mary Clyne came here from Hillsburg on C.P.R. Saw Gord and McLean down town at night and ordered a new shed sill 10X10 37 ft long. 13 Sunday. Cloudy snowing and very stormy not very frosty. Mr. Wardrobe preached morning and evening. 14 Monday. Stormy and snowing occasional glimpses of blue sky and sunshine. We drove Mary Clyne up to her Uncle David's as we went to Strathross for a load of hay. In PM Willie drove father and I up to barn where we measured some of the lumber. I went to R.T of T at night. W C Lindsay was initiated. 1895 36 January 15 Tuesday. Snowing quite heavy in forenoon cloudy all day. frosty. We brought up a load straw from the barn and a load hay down from Strathross in am. In the afternoon Willie Bella Mary Clyne and Wilson Mills went over to Salem and got 500 Ibs flour cost $7.00 and brought home 250 Ibs {in column} 7.00 I went up with them and measured some more of the lumber. I wrote considerable at my debate to-night {Pulprik?} versus Press of which 2 am captain of the affirmative to come off next monday night. Wrote a letter to {Ges?} Beatty requesting him to attend Royal Templar meeting 16 Fine day. Frosty. Sunny at intervals. We went down to Benhams brush and brought up to Blacks mill two three 14ft logs and a {written in pencil in margin: 3.14 & 1.17} 17 foot one to get cut for girls and in PM we brought up two 14 foot ones. The sleighing is excellent. 17 Not so frosty snowing more or less all day. We went down to Benhams brush cut some of a tree and had a log on the sleigh and was putting on another when Dicks {home?} broke and we had to come home empty. We got two chairs and mended one a new round hook on and out saw sharped at {Jenplins?} in all cost 5 5 cts then {in right margin: 55} went down again in PM and brought up 3 logs for home use for fuel. I went to prayer meeting night {bough?} Cameron was down to see about getting a car load oats 37 1856 January 18 friday Snowy all day but very heavy and thick in the afternoon not very frosty. We went down to Benhams brush in the forenoon cut two logs and was in the act of putting a log on the sleigh when Lucys whiffletree broke and we had to come home empty. In the � afternoon we took the wood rock and brought home some wood some cordwood and the west limbs etc. 19 Saturday. Snow quite deep on the ground from last night. Fine sunny day warm sun but slightly frosty air. We sawed a log and split some of it in AM. In the afternoon we finished measuring the lumber and found and found it over 200 ft more than the amount that being 11 00 ft at $10 per M {in right margin: 114 00 3 00} We finished Dave's cord of wood 20 Sunday. cloudy between raining and hailing. Dr Wardrobe preached in forenoon and a student (Mr Eddington I think his name is) preached at night from the text "She has done what she could" 21 Monday. Raining more or less all day. We cut wood to-day Jack Johnson and Mrs Johnson came down to day and on account of the rain remained 38 January 21 continued) all night. Mr Johnson Mary Mary Clyne Willie and myself went to an open meeting of the R T of T. I acted as one of the captains on a debate Resolved that the pulpit has done more for civilization than the press I and Ms Cassidy supported the affirmative and R mills and Ms McFadger supported the negative. The judges were Mrs Beattie Mrs Mennie and Geo Lindsay and the decided in favor of the Pulpit (our side) 22 Tuesday. Snowing and very stormy also frosty. We cleaned 6 bags of mixed stuff for {chop? crop?} in forenoon. Too stormy to work outside Annie and Jamie {Skroch?} came down in PM and helped with a quilt. I drove them up in the sleigh. 23 Wednesday. Cold frosty snowing and very stormy yet. We put a load of manure on the sleigh and got as far as town line when we had to turn back on account of the drifts. We went up the A.S. road and found it drifted also but we got through but had to go through the field to get to barn at Strathross. I got a chain and whiffletree mended at January 23 (continued) Templins cost 35cts, Bella McInnes was here for tea. 24 Thursday. Fine and sunny in the forenoon clouded over in PM and snowed some in the evening. We brought up a load of straw from the barn then went to the old house Ferndale for a load of hay but before we got there we had to break a road on the town line aided by Jim Ford and Sam McKee so we only brought a few forkfuls. In PM Willie went up to feed the cattle himself with team and I went to river to see Jno McFadgen about getting ice, after � which we went to old house and brought home 3/4 of a load the road being sufficiently good to do so. Went to prayer meeting at night Dr Wardrobe spoke on the coming of Christ. 25, Friday. Fine sunny day in the forenoon and part of the afternoon after which it clouded over and got quite stormy at night. Willie hauled 4 loads ice 112 blocks in all in 4 loads and 2 packed. Getting the ice from McFadgen for 1 1/2 cent a block amount to $1.56. Mary Clyne is still here and Clara came from Hillsberg Erin where she is teaching in the 8 PM train. January 26, Saturday. Very stormy and had snowed a lot during the night. Big drifts and bad roads. Late trains. Snowing more or less all day not extra frosty but very drifty. We packed the rest of the ice to-day. Mary Clyne, Clara Mary and I went to call on John Templin Jr and his better half in the evening. Willie drove us up in the sleigh then came for us and drove us home. I got a piece of the wedding cake to dream on. 27, Sunday. Very stormy snowing and frosty. The CPR went out to-day to open the road. Dr Middlemis preached in the morning from the text Jno 11.15 and I am glad for your sakes I was not there to the intent ye may believe; nevertheless let us go unto him and in the evening on the subject of prayer. 28,Monday.Frosty not so stormy some sunshine. We cut wood to-day. Clara Clyne went to the station in the morning but the CPR had never got back since going out yesterday and did not come in all day so she remained here all night. Mary Clyne took sick about half past eleven PM and I went down for Dr. Johnson who came up. I went to R T of T at night and wrote out the quarterly report. 41 January 29 Tuesday. Fine sunny day, frosty. Clara Clyne went back to Hillsberg to-day the CPR having come back during the night I went down town and sent away the capita tax on 67 members @ 16 ets each amounting to $10.72. In PM we sold and delivered a load of hay to M. Smellie he helping us {underlined in green: to load it. 1340 at $7.00 per} ton for which I received $4.65 Bella did spin. 30 Wednesday. Fine and sunny in the forenoon frosty. In the afternoon got a little stormy and snowed some. We hauled 3 loads hay from the stack at Strathross to-day May Clyne went to Guelph on 3PM train on her way home to Brantford. Mr Smellie was over at night and we finished (Bram & shots ____60 calculating the material for the barn. � 31 Thursday. Fine sunny day frosty. We hauled 2 more loads from the stack to-day thus finishing the third of the stack which we cut down with hay knife. Willie Mary and I went to hear Dr Jackson of Galt deliver a lecture in our church to night. "Fine and Firemen." a most excellent lecture. we gave combined collection of 20cts. Willie took down 6 bags chop to Wilsons and brought it 50cts oatmeal & 4 bags duct up {underlined: 1 30} 42 February 1 Friday. Fine in forenoon, got cloudy and snowed some in PM. We made arrangements for bringing the young cattle from Strathross by putting the seven pigs in the pen next the henhouse and fitting where they were with a stall across the shed in AM and in PM we brought them down. We also brought down a load turnips and a fox which we killed in the barn and skinned in the evening. We got 1 Ib 4 in nails and 1 Ib 3 in to fix the stalls etc. 8 {Vertically in left margin: Received a letter from H Waind} 2 Saturday. Fine clear sunny day but Keen frost. We sold 2 loads of hay 1 load con-taming 2210 Ibs {underlined in green: to ms Robinson after per turn} and one to {underlined in green: Mr Donaldson 2000 Ibs. We} {In right margin underlined: 7 74 7 00} brought the 5 sheep down to-day. I saw Sow and McLean to-night and made an aggreement to get our stable material etc for $8 per M for 14 ft stuff and under and $9 for longer. Bought a cattle tie. Paid for weighing the hay 2 oats {In right margin underlined: 20 10} 3 Sunday. Fine sunny day. Frosty Dr Wardrobe preached morning and evening. I remained at home in the evening. 4 Monday Fine day in AM got a little stormy and snowed some in PM very frosty. We brought up a load straw from the barn in AM and 44 February 8 Friday. Another cold frosty day stormy blowing and snowing probably the coldest day yet although the temperature is not quite so low. ranging from 15 to 8 below zero. Willie went down to Reids to get his teeth filled and I went down town in AM and in PM I mended some harness. Bella McJunes have for tea. 9 Saturday Not so frosty to-day from 12 to 16 above zero but very stormy and snowing the CPR has not been down since yesterday. We blocked the hole in the barn at Ferndale to � keep out the sparrows sawed wood and plastered with snow water the cracks in the ice preparatory to putting in the sawdust. 10 Sunday. Frosty and cloudy snowing a little and a little stormy. Dr Wardrobe preached morning and evening from the same text Ex 17:6 and {kon?} 10:4 11 Monday. Not very frosty some sunshine We took up a load manure to Strathrossand spread it then brought down a load turnips and in PM we took up a load manure spread it and brought down a load turnips. Went to RZ of Y at night 12 Tuesday. Fine day the sun shone through a thin layer of clouds and thawed the snow a little 45 February 12 continued) We went down to J Skooch for in AM to get rafters but as he had not enough out we only brought four in the afternoon we went down to {underlined in red: Benhams brush and brought to Blacks saw mill 2 logs 17 & 14 ft long} respectively. 13 Wednesday. cloudy and a little windy and snowing some not very frosty thawing a little in shelter. Willie went down to get his teeth filled in AM so I hauled up {underlined in red: 2 loads manure to} Strathross and spread it. In PM we went to Benhams brush and brought up {underlined in red: 2 logs both 17 ft and a buck to Blacks.} Willie took {underlined in green: Rosa to Fonds.} Father got a long letter from C. young {in right margin: 1.50) 14 Thursday. Cloudy in AM and sunny in PM. Frosty at night although thawing some in shetter during day a little stormy. We went to {underlined in red: Benhams brush and brought up a 10 ft log to Blacks} and in PM we brought {underlined in red: 3.17 ft logs and I. 14 ft for} girls also a price we bought have for wood. two of the girls we got from {underlined in red: Days part be having taken some of ours.} 15 Fine clear sunny day Frosty although thawing in the sun. we brought up from Days part of Benhams bush {underlined in red: 3 girls 14ft and 1 17ft} then brough up the 1 1/2 rich lumber we 46 February 15 continued) we got cut out of the 10 and 14 ft logs we brought yesterday. In the afternoon we brought home for fuel {underlined in red: 3 logs maple} � 16 Saturday Fine sunny day. Frosty but thawing in the sun. We brought up a log from Benhams in AM for wood and in PM brought a load hay from Old house and a load straw from barn. 17 Sunday Fine day not very frosty sunny Dr Wardrobe preached morning and evening 18 Monday. Not very frosty cloudy snowing some and in PM got very stormy. We cleaned out the shed and calf stable and I hauled up to Strathross 2 loads of manure there from in AM and in PM 3 loads 4 of which I spread and one put in heaps. Went to R T of T at night and made an extemporary speech on the subject "the necessity of learning some occupation" Bella & Willis went to the D Lely concert. 19 Tuesday not very frosty Between cloudy snow storm and sunshine. We went to Benhams brush and brought up a load of boys for wood in AM and in the afternoon brought up 3 14ft girts from Days part and one 17 ft from Benhams 47 February 20 Wednesday. Frosty clear and sunny in forenoon clouded over in PM and got very stormy by night. We brought up {underlined in red: 2 maple logs for wood from Benhams in AM and in {underlined in red: PM brought home a maple log about 2 ft in diameter} and 3 {underlined in red: small burch logs.} We came over the bridge at night for the first time for nearly 2 weeks as they are have been raising it and stopped traffic in it meanwhile. Mrs Word her mother and Mrs Sanderson were here in PM at a quilting bee. 21 Thursday. Stormy all day and snowing not very frosty. the CPR went up but never came down to-day. We cleaned six logs of mixed stuff for shop in AM. In afternoon we cut wood sharpened axe and sewed mortingale 22 Friday. Frosty cloudy with occasional sunshine and snowed a little. We hauled up to Strathross {underlined in red: 2 loads of manure in AM and 3 in} PM put it in little heaps I sewed some harness. Mary got a letter from M Clyne. 23 Saturday. Frosty cloudy in morning cleared off sunny day, had snowed some during night. CPR came down last night. We went to Benhams in AM and on the road took six bags of mixed 48 � February 23 continued) stuff to get chopped at Wilems mill we brought up a sleigh box full of cordwood and the chop with 4 bags duet and paid for oatmeal got me Jan 10 Uncle Willie and Fred were down to-day we hauled a load hay from Old House in PM. I went to Mrs Mennies at night to a committee meeting in connection with open meeting to be held at RZ of Z on Monday. 24 Sunday. Not very frosty Dr Wardrobe preached. 25 Monday. Had been stormy through night and rained a few drops in morning temperature ranged about freezing point all day thawing some in shelter very windy in forenoon and snow & storm in PM cloudy most of day with occasional sunshine and blue sky. We hauled up to Strathross a load manure and brought down a load turnips with some corn on top and the same in the afternoon. Willis and I went to R Z of Z open meeting at night and heard the debate. miser versus spendthrift. 26 Tuesday Fine sunny day Frosty thawing some in sun. We went to {underlined in red: Benhams} and brought up a {underlined in red: load two logs and two smaller pieces a stub and in} PM I went to Sow & McLean "Thoroughbread" and brought {underlined in red: 12 50 ft 2 in tamerock plank to barn.} wrote a letter to Holton Drew every evening about bricks 49 February 27 Wednesday Fine clear sunny day in forenoon clouded over in PM rained a few drops thawing all day but especially in PM. We brought wood in rack from Benhams both AM & PM 28 Thursday cloudy all day and misty thawing a lot. We went to saw mill for sawdust but got none so brought up {underlined in red: 5 girls we had cut} three broke a road through Armstrongs field to haul stones. In PM we {underlined in red: took up a small load stones to} Barn then a larger one Went to prayer meeting at night. Bot a call tie 1 Friday. Thawing all forenoon got frosty in PM and quite cold and windy by night.we hauled {underlined in red: 5 loads stones from 7 crudale up to} barn. The sow piged to-day ten little white ones. Belle We all but father went to Lecture in our church by Dr Smith Kingston on "Boys I have known" a most humurous talk. 2 Saturday. Fine clear sunny day frosty. We hauled a load hay from old house and a load straw from barn in AM. In afternoon we brought another load from the old house all that was � left except one {illegible} hundred pounds we left for J. Davis. then I took up a {underlined in red: load manure} to Strathross and put it in piles. Went down town at night saw Dave Waters got an order of 3 j Hamilton on him for {underlined in red: $5.60 for} hay received on Jan 4 50 March 3 Sunday. Cloudy and mild thawing some in forenoon in PM got quite frosty windy and snowed some. Dr Wardrobe preached in forenoon from Matt 13.52 Bringing out of his treasures things near and old and at night Mr Aull of Palmerstone preached in St Andrews church to united congregation on the transfiguration. 4 Monday. Very stormy day snowing and blowing and pretty frosty also. I went to Sow & Mc Leans brush in AM and brought to barn the rest of the {underlined in red: 14 ft tamarack flooring and 10 13ft jousting and 13 12 ft ones} and in the afternoon I mended a martingale Lucys broke and wrote a letter to CV {illegible} with J Moffet subscription to R. Lamplar also asking him a question about private communications and wrote a letter to Uncle George Chucky inquiring about the twice of bricks. & over from Elora at R Z of Z at night 5 Tuesday Fine sunny and frosty by evening and snowed in PM and during the night. I hauled {underlined in red: 36 14ft 3x4in 33 12ft 3x4 and 228ft 2mitane plank and} in PM 10 {underlined in red: 14ft 3x4, 5. 16ft 3x10, 14 12ft 3x10 {illegible} 15 12ft 3x8 {illegible}} from Sow and McLean got sleigh bolder mended. 6 Wednesday. 2 above zero this morning Sunny in forenoon got a little stormy in PM and snowed heavily at intervals with occasional clearing up and sunshine. 2 went to Sow and McLeans in AM and brought {underlined in red: 19 16ft 3x10 sills 7 19ft 3x10 5 13ft 3x10 1 12ft3x10} 51 March 6 Wednesday (continued) 2 PM Willie went to Salem for the rest of the flour which he paid for on January 15th and took Jim Wilson and myself up to Wm Wilson's sale. I bought a mower tongue 5 cts some plaster pan's 55cts a cultivator 25 cts a pea rake $1.50 and a sleigh $1.25 in all the conservatives were expecting some of the {immusterials?} here to speak but they did not come. � 7 Fine day sunny and thawing some. In forenoon I went to Sow and McLeans and brought the rest of the plank 12ft stuff for barn floor 1232ft and in PM Willie and I went to Wilsons and brought home what we brought at the sale. 8 Friday Not frosty snowing in early forenoon and all afternoon quite windy also. We went to Harwoods and brought the rest of the timber home a 26ft frost 10x10 23 ft plate 8x10 and a 24ft plate 7x7 and in PM brought from Sow & McLeans 12 joists 16ft 3x10 and 14 19ft ones. Bella McInnes was here for tea 9 Saturday clear and frosty in morning got cloudy and snowed in PM and quite stormy. We went to Benhams and brought up a load 4ft logs 5 of them but remained at home in PM. 52 March 10 Sunday. Snowing in morning and temperature about freezing point cleared off and got colder any by evening was very frosty and clear making it possible and excellent for viewing the eclipse of the moon which took place after nine o'clock Dr Wardrobe preached. 11 Fine clear sunny day and frosty went down to 26* below zero during night. I went to Sow & McLeans and brought to barn 7* 19ft 3x10 6 12ft 3x10 22 14ft 3x4 and 17 12ft 3x4 and in PM took {underlined in green: 4230 Ibs hay to Neils McLean's at $7 per ton} at RZ of Z at night. 12 Tuesday Sunny and clear in early morning then got quite misty and remained so all forenoon cleared away in PM although still cloudy and snowing a little temperature not freezing in PM. I took {underlined in green: 2130 Ibs hay to A Sow's at $7.000 per ton then} went to stack where (Willie and Malcolm and taken of the top and hauled it to Malcolm's) and brought a load home. And in PM we brought 2 loads home from stack aided by Malcolm dividing the remaining part in two. I got a letter from Uncle George Chesly re price of brick 53 March 13 Wednesday. Cloudy mild and thawing some got very windy at night. We hauled the rest of the section of stack we cut yesterday one load and a load straw from barn and in PM took up a load manure and brought down a load turnips. Hugh Cameron here in PM. I went to committee meeting at Ms {Menerve's?} at night {illegible} Royal Templar open meeting. 14 Thursday Very stormy during last night calm and keen frost in morning 10* below zero sunny day occasional cloudy. I went to Sow $ McLeans in AM and bought home & 19ft 3x10, � 4 13ft 3x10 8 12ft 3x8, 2 12ft 3x10, 20 12ft 3x4, 2 14ft 3x4, 6 12ft 4x4, 2 14ft 4x4, and 1 9ft 10x10 cedar and in afternoon {underlined in green: took a load hay to Jackson baker 2240 Ibs at $7.00 per ton came to} An Arabian came here in the evening and is remaining all night. We went to prayer meeting at night. Dr Wardrobe presided and we had a bible reading on the inspiration of the bible 15 Friday. Quite frosty in morning. Thawed a very little in the sun during the day. Snowed some in the evening. We brought up a load wood from Benhams in AM and in afternoon went to A Armstrong's sale and bought stove 140 harness 175 paid We were all over at Mill's at night 54 March 16 Saturday Still very frosty Sunny day with occasional snow flurries. Thawing a little in the sun. We went to Armstrongs and brought home the stove and harness, ordered a bag low grade flour for pig feed at Groves Mill In the afternoon I went to Sow and McLeans and brought home to barn the rest of the timber {vig?} 1 8x10 25ft 1 7x7 24ft and 1 9x9 18ft, 2 10x10 9ft cedars and 3 3x8 12ft tamarack. Wrote a letter to Elora about a RZ of Z visit to there 17 Sunday Fine day frosty but thawing in sun. Dr Wardrobe preached morning and evening 18 Monday. Frosty day sunny and thawing some in sun. We reopened the road through Armstrongs then hauled 2 loads stones up to barn from pile at railroad bridge and in PM we hauled 3 loads while Will was away with them 2 cleaned 4 bags mixed stuff for chop. Some sports had a shooting contest at mock pigeons in barn field in PM. We went to political meeting at night and heard {Meeens?} Charlton and McMullen. 19 Tuesday Fine evening day frosty but thawing in the sun. We hauled 2 loads stones to barn in AM and 2 cleaned 2 bag chop making 6 which Will took to mill and brought up in PM in PM we hauled up 2 load stones to barn from crack field. 55 March 20 {underneath in left margin: peas} Wednesday. Frosty sunny day thawing in the sun. We took 2 loads stones to barn from railroad pile at Ferndale and in PM went to station and brought home 9 bushels Potter peas 6 1/3 bushels Multiplier peas and 6 1/3 bushels Prince Albert peas. We got them from Mr Sanderson who had a can load shipped from near � Barrie and paid 75cts a bushel costing for the 21 1/3 bushels {in right margin underlined: 16.00} We got them for seed then Willie took load manure to Strathross. I was weak with {grippe?} 21 Thursday Weather similar to yesterday. I was unable for work to-day and lay in bed nearly all forenoon and remained in all day with headache and grippe. Willie took with {McKus?} help to load a load hay to {underlined in green: Neil McLeans 1720 Ibs at $7 per ton came to $6.02 and in PM} {written in right margin: 6.02} he brought down a load turnips Myrtle calved to-day a dark red bull calf which we call Ben Hur. 22 Friday Below zero during night but thawing a good deal in the sunshine which lasted all day under a clear sky. I was unable for much exertion to-day so Willie run things to-day again I walked down to Blacks saw mill in the morning to see if we could get any sawdust in the morning to see if we could get any sawdust but found two teams there already. Willie took up two loads manure to Strathross and put on half a load which I took up at the last. 56 March 22 Friday (continued) the roads are getting bare some places and along the town line where the snow very deep it was plowed on one side to level it but the horses sink through the loose snow and it is questionable if it is an improvement. 23 Saturday Frosty during night-thawing all day temperature about 46 above zero sunny yet cloudy and leaden around horizon. feels like a change I remained idle to-day again except choreing some Willie with Malcolm's help took a load hay {underlined in green: to a Sows in AM 170 2010 Ibs at $7 per ton and in PM c 7 3 1/2} took a load {underlined in green: to {Jns?} Woods 1900 Ibs at $7.00 per ton c 6.65} I went to Dr Johnsons at night and got medicine for enlarged breast also bought 1 bottle {hypl---sides?} $1.50 in all c 2.50 24 Sunday thawing all day. had rained during the night cloudy in morning but cleared off during day and clouded over again at night I remained at home all day Dr Wardrobe preached 25 Monday. Raining during night. Between sunny and cloudy to-day and very windy also in afternoon frequent snow flurries. Thawing all day. We took a jag straw to H. Miloy and a load home then Willie brought down a load turnips. We got a letter from jack McLellan stating we could get {smudged} oats and wheat in his neighborhood. � 57 March 26 Tuesday. Frosty last night and a little to-day. Stormy all day snowing at intervals $ Willie brought up another load sawdust in AM it with yesterdays one cost 25cts In {in margin: D 25} PM we mended harness indoors Willie went to RZ of Z entertainment to-night committee of {in margin: D 10} which I was convener but smalls to attend. Mary went to Daery Lecture and entertainment wrote to {Jno?} McCartney about wheat and to Jack McClellan about oats both reply stamps {in margin: D12} 27 {below in left margin: Goose Wheat} Wednesday. Frosty in morning ranged about 32 above zero all day snowing and got very stormy at night Wilson Mills and Willie went up in sleigh with Dick and Lucy to John McLellans they got the seed wheat from JNO McCartney (goose wheat) cost 6.50 but the roads were too bad to go to Mr Binus where they were to get seed oats hence the came home where they arrived after six o'clock. I mended harness at home to-day. 28 Thursday. Frosty day very windy and snowing at intervals in AM and in PM got sunny and not quite so windy. Thawed considerable to-day in the sun {underlined in green: We took a load hay to McFadger 1190 Ibs @ $7 per ton he c 4.25} paying for weighing and a load {underlined in green: to Madill 1800 Ibs @7 per ton c 6.40} paid for weighing and in PM a load to Seo Sow {underlined in green: 2040 IBS @ c 7.65 7.50 per ton $7.65.} Mary got a letter from D Ross. 58 March 29 Friday. Frosty and cloudy south east wind chilly thawed some in PM got windy at night. We took a load {underlined in green: hay to James Sow 1940 Ibs @ $8 per ton then a load c 1.76} home in AM in PM we brought down a load hay for cows then from barn brought up a load straw. Willie bought a cop at C Beatties the sleighing is nearly {right margin: D 1.75} all gone in town Wm Shortreed is moving to the farm again 30 Saturday. Frosty day. sunny and thawing some Willie went to Blacks sawmill and brought up 14 girts to barn in two loads on sleigh then 1 load of the lumber off the girts home in AM and 2 cut some wood then went to Strathallan with {underlined in green: Hugh Scott and gave him about 1/2 ton hay which} he was to get weighed and pay for In PM Willie took up load manure and brought down load turnips. Wm Shortreed altered pigs. I went to Dr Johnsons at night again � 31 Sunday. East wind frosty thawing a little in the sunshine. Dr Wardrobe preached morning and evening. I remained at home all day with cold. April 1 Monday. Frosty day cloudy all day raining a little in AM and snowing in PM. Willie has a bad cold and Bella too. We mended harness to-day. 59 April 2 {beneath in left margin: Rafters Oats} Tuesday. Frosty. Everything is covered with ice and glitters in the bright sunshine The snow which fell yesterday together with the ice has renovated the sleighing on the bare {flaus?}. Sunshine all day and thawing yet still frosty air Willie was off work to-day with the cold. I went to J Skirchs and brought home 13 17 ft rafters and 3, 21ft rafters and in PM went to James Burnetts to see about seed oats he wanted 41cts a bushel for them I got 26 bushels Banner {oats?} at JNO Hunters for 35cts a bushel paid the sleighing of the morning is all gone. {in right margin: 9.00} 3 Wednesday. Frosty day 18 above zero in the morning very strong cold wind in PM sunshine all day and thawing considerably in the sun. I brought a load turnips from Strathallan in AM and another in PM from upper pit finishing it. Left about 1/3 frozen ones. Wrote a letter to Uncle George of Chesley acknowledging weight of his of March 9 {be?} brick. 4 Thursday. Frosty day cloudy with occasional sunshine thawing some. I went to Wm Tindale to see if he had oats for sale and found he hadn't then came home and mended harness. wrote a card to Mr {Bines?} we seed oats In PM I cleaned the barn floor and with what grain I got and same from bin cleared 4 bags for chop 69 April 5. Friday. 20 degree above zero in the morning but got up to 40 during the day, thawed considerable to-day. Between sunny and cloudy. I hauled three loads manure from Templins to Strathallan in AM also sold 5 pigs to Mr. Cassie at $4.85 per 100lbs to be delivered in May received $100 in them sold 560 lbs hay to Mr. Kelleher (he drew it himself) at $9.00 per ton and received $2.50 for it. I went to church in PM and heard Mr. {Glasbford?} of Guelph . Went down town at night and bought 15lbs Red clover 5lbs alfalfa 7 1/2 lbs alsike and 25lbs Timothy and paid $4.88 for it. � 6, Saturday. Cloudy all day. Raining some in morning and had rained during the night . Thawing all day but rather slow. I took the sleigh up to barn at Strathallan and brought down the old waggon and the rack. In PM we took 4 bags mixed stuff to Simple's to get chopped brought up a load straw from barn then brought up the chop. Willie bought 4 snaps cost 10cts. I received from H Scott 385 for 970 lbs hay I sold him in march 30 . Sold to Andrew Stevens 620 hay at $9. Per ton $2.70. Went down town at night and bought pair calfskin boots. April 7. Sunday. Cloudy in morning raining at intervals all day. Sacrament Sunday Dr. Wardrobe preached . Blackbirds and Robins here. 8. Monday. Raining at intervals all day cleared off at night. The jam on the river came down to-day doing us harm. I brought down the new waggon to-day . Willie got Lucy shod in [illegible] foot at Templins paid 30cts. We sawed wood etc to-day. Sold $425 worth hay to Hugh Scott in PM and sold 2pigs to Mr. Morrison for $4.00. Went to RZ of Z {illegible} at night. 9. Tuesday. Raining some in morning, cleared off sunny day. Breezy in PM and got windy at night . 46% above zero to-day. Ms Wilkie helped us to kill a pig in AM and alter two calves for pig would probably dress 100lbs at 6cts a pound in PM we brought down a load turnips in waggon. Wrote a little to Robt Munro re resignation R.Z of Z and a reply card to James Burnett re seed oats. 10. Wednesday. Frosty day 26% above zero thawing in sun which shine all day in a clear sky. I took up a load manure and brought down a load turnips in AM and in PM brought down a load hay from barn. Went to dig for sand but found the ground so much frozen. At united P. Meeting in Methodist Received a 3 lb bag Wallis oats from Ottawa Expressional Station. 62 April 11. Thursday. Frosty day 20 above zero in morning sunny day thawing all day got cloudy at night and not so frosty. I took a load of manure up to Strathallan from Wm Strathross part of a pile I got from him in payment of balance of pig money he owed me accounting to $2.25. Brought down a half load turnips. Gave Malcolm Campbell some hay off flour of barn which he hauled away in 4 little loads and received in payment $1.25 and balance 3 days work to be given when needed. In PM we took up another load manure from Shortreeds then started to plow in sod field next Lindales and O.S. road . Willie plowed and I looked to see about erecting a shanty for the masons and framers. Erecting a shanty � 12. Good Friday. Cloudy and looked like rain in the morning cleared off sunny hen clouded over and rained a few drops in PM and gradually got heavier about 50% above zero. Father, Willie and I went up to Lily place in waggon with various tools. Willie plowed and we laid the flour and got up the back row scantling of a shanty we are erecting for the masons etc. In PM Willie plowed and we work at the shanty getting up the most of the four sides until stopped by the rain when we came home. 63 (Ploughing) April 13. Saturday. Cloudy all day with the exception of a glint of sunshine now and then mild and warm 50% above zero got a little cooler at night. I plowed in AM and at noon brought down a load hay to M. Smellie for $4.75. In PM Willie plowed and I took 2 bags potatoes down to Mitchell at 55cts per 90 lbs came 10 for which I received 113lbs shorts with Dick in Smellie's light waggon then went to flax mill and got 3 bags flax seed containing 7 bushels & 8 lbs. sold Alexander 580 lbs hay on account $260. 14, Sunday. Fine day. Dr. Wardrobe preached morning and evening. I went to English church in forenoon and heard Mr. De Verna . (ploughing; seed oats; Martignori dressing stones) 15, Monday. Ground covered lightly with snow this morning cloudy with occasional clearing and sunshine not very cold. Willie plowed all day and brought down a load hay at night . I went to Salem with Lucy in light waggon with 12 bags I got at Ritchie's for 60cts and bo't {illegible} lbs flour for $ 7.75 then went to J. Burnett and got 25 bushels Banner oats @40 a bushel $10.00 got dinner and on way home brought 200 lbs of the flour and got due bill for remainder Louis Martignom and help came to-day and dressed some stones I brought up a load stones from Gows, Willie went to Dr. Johnsons and got medicine cost 75cts. (Ploughing) April 16, Tuesday. Cloudy day raining a little in AM got a little closer in PM. Loins Martignom and John finished dressing the stones and remained all night again. I plowed in AM and Willie bought plow lines and worked around home. In PM we took up both teams I had Dick and Duffer the first time, the latter has been hitched since last fall. He kicked and trotted and then stood still but got better after some rounds. Mary got Martignom to dictate the French national anthem while she wrote it out. (Ploughing) 17, Wednesday. Fine sunny day with passing clouds and dark blue sky warm although the air is slightly cold. Martignom and John Parole finished dressing the stones then went away after going up to look at the piles of stones at barn. I plowed all day took my dinner up. Willie � came up in PM and we plowed in the next filed 2nd from road next Lindales. We did not finish 1st field it behind too frosty at top. Willie took Rose to Fords. We killed and buried the black calf of August 3rd /94 as it has been sick nearly all winter. (Ploughing) 18, Thursday. Fine clear sunny day. Frost in the morning but warm during the day. I plowed all day took up my dinner. Willie came in PM with Dick and Duffer. (Ploughing) April 19, Friday. Fine clear sunny day. Willie plowed all day finishing front field and plowing some more in field No. 2. We plowed with Dick and Duffer in AM and in PM I brought down a load turnips with them in waggon then went to Templins and brought up the seeder teeth sharpened 9 @ 27cts a piece. Went with Wm Clark down town in his gig at night to see T Hamilton and J Gow about lime but saw neither. (Ploughing) 20, Saturday. Fine clear sunny day. Willie plowed in field No.1 Lillydale in AM and I in PM at Strathallan. I put the sow in garden plot thus wearing the pigs then put town line gate at old house Ferndale on. In PM put on a load turnips which we brought home at night. Father went to {Binrs?}, Arthur with Lucy in light waggon and brought home 24 bushels of New Zealand oats for seed and gave 37cts a bushel. Received 35cts from J. Robinson for straw. Bought yesterday at {Mennies?} 10 2 1/4 in bolts 3 snaps and 1 lb 4 in nails. 21, Sunday. Fine clear sunny day in forenoon and warm clouded over in PM and rained at night. James Dow preached in forenoon from Jno and in evening from (Robinson straw for sowing flax; sowed an acre of oats) 22, Monday. Cloudy and colder in morning after the rain cleared off fine sunny day and got warmer. Clouded over in afternoon and rained some at night. Willie harrowed all day at field No.1 Lilly dale with Cleve Lucy. I got Jno Robinson 8 boys to help me clean some chop which I took to Samples in light waggon with his horse then he got it to take up some straw which we gave him for which he has to sow the flax. Then I went to Strathallan with Dick and Duffer and brought down a load of turnips. In PM I went to Samples for the chop then took up 3 bags New Zealand oats and sowed over an acre and Willie harrowed it over twice. I brought down a little load hay at night. Went to R.Z. of Z. Brought 50 lbs bran 50 lbs shorts and 20cts oatmeal for which we gave potatoes. (finished sowing oats in field No. 1 used about 24 Bushels) 23, Tuesday. Cooler weather windy and clouds passing with a little snow flurries in forenoon in afternoon cleared off. We took up both teams to-day and our dinners and finished sowing field No.1 Lillydale used about 24 bushels New Zealand oats. I hauled the willows off the portion of turnip land we did not plow last fall and plowed some of it. Carson Robinson put on � a load turnips for 10cts and Willie brought it home at night. Father finished Robinson's lease of the seven acres and he started plowing. Malcolm worked afternoon spreading manure. (ploughing) April 24, Wednesday. Fine sunny in forenoon and cold considerable frost during night got warmer in afternoon clouded over and rained a few drops. We took both teams and dinner up to Strathallan and plowed across sod land plowed last fall green crop land and stubble. Carson Robinson put on another load turnips which we put in the barn for which we owe him 10cts then at noon we put on the rest of the pit about half a load and brought it home at night. Lucy and Duffer have sore shoulders and we put castor oil and sulphur on at night and alm water and carbolic and in the morning. Paid Madie 15cts change of hay money. (Ploughing& sowed 2 acres banner oats) 25, Thursday. Fine day warm sunny and cloudy looked like rain at times. We took up both teams and dinner plowed and in PM sowed about two acres Banner oats. Sold G. Barley $. 1.00 worth hay. Bo't 20cts 2 lbs rape seed. (Sowed 4 ac banner oats & ploughed; Smellie & Youngson at door & window frames) 26, Friday. Fine sunny day warm looked like rain. We sowed rest of the 4 acres banner oats and plowed some. Smellie and Youngson started to make our door frames to-day. We sold two young pigs to Sanderson for five dollars allowed it to go in the plow note. We took the five sheep up to Strathallan. (ploughing; finished frames)April 27, Saturday. Cooler to-day, east wind, sunny day. We plowed the rest of land preparatory to putting in the wheat. Willie took up dinner to Smellie and Youngson and a key 6 in nails. They finished making the frames to-day. I took up a load manure to Strathallan from Curries, paid 30 cents for it. April 28, Sunday. Fine sunny day. Mr. Mitchell preached. (Cultivated wheat land & sowed some) 29, Monday. Fine day, sunny, we cultivated the wheat land and sowed some of it in the evening. Willie went to Wm Burnets in the evening with Lucy and got 3 bags barley for seed 300lbs cost $ 3.00. We brought down a load hay at night. " Jacob" me of the sheep has two lambs to-day. Took up load manure. (Finished sowing wheat & hay seed; plowing & harrowing) 30, Tuesday. Warm day, sunny. I sowed the rest of the wheat and hay seed then harrowed and Willie finished plowing the piece below the barn in PM he having been harrowing all � forenoon. Robinson paid us 40 cents for straw received on April 22 and got some more tonight for which he is to sow the flax and cancel the 20cts we owe Carson Clues jumped through the top stable door and smashed the bottom me to smithereens. (sowed Wallis oats,1/2 barley on {illegible} wheat land) May 1, Wednesday. Fine sunny day, not so warm. I went down and got 3 3/4 lb Red clover $725 1 1/4 lb alfalfa @11cts a lb and 2 lb alsike @ 11cts a lb from Mitchell's cost 82cents and 4 1/4 lb Timothy from Steels cost 46cents in all $128 and paid for it. Then we went to Strathallan sowed Wallis oats. I got from Ottawa then a bag and a half barley on the rest of the land prepared for wheat and seeded it down. Then we sowed 1 1/2 bags barley and 4 bags oats on the rest of the land from barn down . Willie went over the seeded down land with the weeder to cover the seed. I had a very sore eye in PM with dust in it. 2, Thursday, fine sunny day warm. Father and I put up the fences or rather than the gaps we made in Fords and Armstrongs last fall to haul stones. We also took 4 young cattle up to Strathallan. We hauled stones off the flax field. Ferndale cultivated it once and harrowed it nearly own. 3, Friday, Fine in morning clouded over thundered some and rained for about half an hour in AM, cleared off in PM and got very warm, 83 above zero. Robinson sowed the flax and Willie harrowed it. I took load manure from Shortreeds to Strathallan put out cattle and fixed fence and in PM plowed in pea field. Lilly dale brought a load hay at night. (sowed the Potter peas) May 4, Saturday. Fine sunny day, very warm. Uncle Jim and father worked all day at the shanty almost finishing it. Willie and I worked at sowing Potter peas in AM and in PM he finished them with Dick and Cleve. We sowed a bushel. In PM I made a crib and dug down for water for the masons near barn. Bought a shovel on account at {Mennies?}. 5, Sunday, fine day, sunny very warm for the season 90% above zero. Mr. Mitchell preached a missionary sermon in AM and from Jno 3, 14, 15 in the evening . He is very good(set coos out on commons). (commenced hauling saw) 6, Monday. Fine day, sunny and warm, dark clouds and thunder in PM and rained a few drops. We started to haul sand to-day. Malcolm and myself went to Geo Mc Ewens and I left the waggon there for him to fill while I went and got land of Mc Kees waggon as Geo’s pit was not ready. We got a load from Kays 25cts then 2loads from Geo in AM then in PM we hauled 4 loads from Geo, making 6 from him @25cts $150. Uncle Jim finished putting door � on shanty etc. Father took cows up to Strathallan and one set 10cts and Lucy one set 10cts. Annie and Jennie Skeoch brought down a basketful of apples in the evening. (hauling sand; Rolled wheat & barley) May 7, Sunday, warm day, clouded over in AM and rained some then cleared off, sunny and warm. Malcolm and I hauled six loads sand from Geo Mc Ewen and brought home a load hay at night. Willie took up cupboard etc. to shanty and in PM rolled some of the wheat & barley. Kelleher & Johnson each put in a horse to pasture. Up to date we have six young lambs. 8, Wednesday, Fine sunny day warm. I hauled 2 loads 50 bushels each lime from J Gow in his waggon @12cts bushel and in PM brought up the rest of girts from Blacks 13, 14, and 17ft and some lumber off them. Willie rolled all day with colts. He took up teaks dishes. Bella and Mary etc. in PM. I hauled some big stones to barn. (Rolling {bushels?}: ploughing pea land; masons commenced barn this afternoon) 9, Thursday, fine clear, sunny day passing clouds very warm. We delivered 5 white pigs which we sold to Cassie on May 5th they weighted $7.50@ $4.85 per 100, $35.89 received balance $35.89 paid 10cts for weighing. Willie took up waggon and Bella with table etc. as we were expecting the masons this morning. Willie finished at pea land in AM. In PM he masons came and we both worked at the barn, and go he large stones laid on back wall. Wm Mc Cullah stared to prime the door Jams at night. May 10, Friday. Sunny warm day. Bella and Willie went up early and gave the men breakfast. I went up later took up a load stones. We hauled stones to masons with Dick and Lucy and plowed and harrowed pea land with colts. J Gow put in a mare & colt and a yearling colt to pasture at $2.00 and $ 1.25 respectively. (Sowed 3 bags of multiplier peas; masons off this afternoon) 11, Saturday, fine and warm in morning clouded over very dark thundered and rained a shower then cleared off again a little cooler about noon it clouded over again and rained off and on till about 3o'clock got very windy and quite cold in afternoon. I sowed about 3 bags of multiplier pease next the Potter in AM and Willie harrowed after having hauled some more stones to masons. In PM the masons went home not having worked any since dinner and we came down. The trees are all perfectly foliaged pear and apple blossoms out and rapid growth everywhere thus far. � (Frost) 12, Sunday, very windy cold and frost during the night cloudy all day cleared off at night and got very frosty will probably do a lot of damage to vegetation. Mr. Mitchell preached both morning and evening. (Willie harrowed & ploughed) May 13, Monday, very frosty in morning everything frozen, cold all day sunny in morning but cloudy all day. Smellie came and made a door frame for roothouse wall and we skidded the timber getting done about 4o'clock after which I hauled some big stones to masons for end wall facing N.E. and after supper I dug out a sand pit with scraper just below barn. Willie harrowed pea land and plowed some more. Heard that Barker Peters died in N.W.2. (Finished sowing the Prince Albert peas) 14,Tuesday , cold day cloudy snowed more or less all AM ceased snowing at noon till about 4 o'clock when it commenced again and kept it all till six when it turned to fine rain. The masons put up a scaffold on end wall in AM and built some in PM till 4 o'clock. I finished sowing the peas Prince Albert in forenoon and in PM I hauled big stones to foundation and some stoneboat loads sand. Willie plowed garden in AM and in PM harrowed the rest of pea land. I went to look at flax at night and found it dead and will have to re-seed it. The men were just up when Bella and I got up in the morning on account of disagreeable weather and not out working as usual. (Frost) May 15, Wednesday, frosty in morning sunny day cool. Willie hauled stones and sand to the masons. I took sow to James Lang 's and brought it back to Lilly dale. Then brought up a load manure in AM. In PM I hauled 2 loads manure from Wm Shortreeds and brought down a little hay and a few turnips in waggon. Set fire to willow pile burnt the heart out of it. (frost; framers begun ) 16, Thursday, frost during night sunny day cool. Oats and barley look bad. Willie hauled land and stone to masons all day. I took up load manure to Strathallan in AM then went over and enlarged the sand pit with scraper and in PM took up load manure from Shortreeds brought down some hay took up 50 bushels lime from Gows in their ($4.00) waggon took it back after supper and brought ours home again. The framers came in the afternoon. Smellie Robinson & Youngson. Bella Mc Limes was up at shanty in afternoon. The sow was lost today we heard it was up at fangs. (Frost; Rolled peas) 17, Friday, frost during night sunny day cool. I took load manure to Strathallan then drew sand and stones for masons. Willie rolled peas took seeder over to other barn and brought � down load hay on waggon box. They finished the end wall next road today. Father has had very sore back has not seen barn yet. (frost) May 18, Saturday, cloudy in morning. Had been frost during night. Started to rain about 10o'clock and continued more or less all day. Willie attended masons. I took up load manure to Strathallan plowed rest of strip we left for water pond. I came home for dinner and remained all PM in account of rain. Willie brought sow from Laing’s. Nelson Lambert and Geo Davidson remained at shanty and didn't go home with Martignori & John Parole . 19, Sunday. Rained all day cloudy day with occasional sunshine cool day. Dr Wardrobe preached in AM from Rev 1:10, and Mr. Mullan preached at night about being rooted in Christ. (Flax seed 6b•14lbs @ 150 =940) 20,Monday, frost during night cold day and cloudy . Mary and Willie went up to barn in morning. Willie hauled sand and stones. "Punch" and myself went to Elora. I got 300lbs flour [illegible] remainder due us then got at Elora flax mill 6 bushels 14lbs flax to sow @$1.50 per bushel paid $9.40 then we took load manure to Strathallan and took over hay and got dinner at shanty. In PM I helped haul stones and sand for while then took up load manure from Mc Fadgens. The masons have the three outside wall finished and are working on roothouse wall. (Frost; ploughing for mangolds) May 21, Tuesday. Very keen frost during night sunny day occasional cloudy: cool. Willie and Mary up at masons all day. I took up load 30 bushels lime from J Gows to masons then plowed at Strathallan for {mangolds?} till noon and in PM. (Frost; ploughing) 22, Wednesday. Frost during night, Fine sunny day not so cold. Willie and Bella up at masons. I took up some stones and 40 bricks from Hamilton’s to make the arch then took a load manure to green crop land and plowed till noon. In PM, took up load manure from Mc Fedgens the last line to get from him and plowed till night. Jackson & Pich put in a house to pasture. (Sowed carrot & mangolds seed;2 1/3 rows carrot ;5 2/3 rows mangolds) 23,Thursday, Fine sunny day middling warm. Bella and Willie at the masons I took up the rest of the manure at Shortreeds one load and harrowed and cultivated the green crop land for mangolds in PM I rolled it than plowed up twelve drills. We got 1 1/2 lb mangolds seed 37cts and 1/2 lb carrot seed 20cts total 57cts and I sowed it 2 1/3 rows carrot and 5 2/3 rows mangolds using all the seed. The masons very nearly finished the barn to-night. J• Dix put in six young cattle to pasture at 66cts a head. Father paid Geo Mc Ewen $3.00 for sand in full. � May 24 (fine sunny day warm). Friday. Queen's birthday. They had a {calithumpnom?} procession in the morning which we went down to see the masons finished the barn to-day between 9&10o'clock AM and they went to Bremmens. The framers took a holiday to-day. Annie and Hugh Cameron and Winnie St John were down to-day. Father was up at farm all day tidying up etc. I went up in PM with team got supper at shanty and brought down some hay at night. Father paid Martignori $60 part payment on barn. 25, Saturday. Fine day sunny warm. Willie and Bella went up to shanty for the framers and he picked stones off green crop land in AM. I took up load manure to Strathallan and hauled 3 from pile up there. In PM we finished the rest of the pile 3 loads and Willie went down for a load and I plowed with Dick & Duffer. Willie took down a load hay in old waggon with new one behind and I took down Bella in buggy. Gave Nichols and Mennie each a bill of hardware to figure on. I brought a chopping axe and handle at Nichols cost $1.15. 26, Sunday, cloudy and sunny in AM and in PM thundered clouded and rained about 4o'clock, got colder at night. Dr Wardrobe preached morning and evening. I remained at home in morning. (lumber from Gows; 26 rafters) May 27, Monday, cold cloudy day. I went to Gow & Mc Lean's [illegible] and brought home a tie sill 10x10 29ft long & 1 piece 7x7 8ft long and 1 piece 7x7 16ft long for purloin posts at 4cts a foot then came down and took up the 5 girts we had here and at barn. In PM I went to J Skeoch and got 26 rafters. Willie drove Bella up to shanty in morning then came home took up load manure then plowed and harrowed green crop land. Kelleher put in his horse again. (27rafters) 28, Tuesday. Frost this morning. Sunny day and warm. I went to J Skeoch and brought home 27rafters in forenoon and in PM hauled sleepers into skids and hewed 8 of them. Willie drove Bella up in morning then came home and took load manure up to Strathallan and cultivated and harrowed turnip land. (27rafters & 2 Jin poles-flax seed sown, Rev R. W. Craig & Mr. Crag Returned) 29, Wednesday. Fine sunny day very warm. I hauled big stones in to barn foundation to rest the sill post on in AM and in PM went to J Skeoch and got the rest of the rest of the rafters 27 and two Jin poles to raise the barn with got home about 9o'clock after hard & wet work. Willie got Robinson to sow the flax seed again and he harrowed it. I took up a load manure in morning. Bella up at shanty to-day. Mr.& Mrs. RM Craig came home to-day after nearly six months absence in New Mexico. � (Sheep washed) May 30, Thursday, fine sunny day very warm. Willie and I washed the sheep in morning after I had taken up the load of rafters. Then I went up to barn and hauled in the sills inside the barn and 4 stones which we set for the posts. Willie and Malcolm hauled manure to-day cleaning out sheds etc and getting up for loads. Bella was up at framers to-day. (Barn foundation raised) 31, Friday, warm sunny day, I hauled 3 big stones to rest the shed posts on in AM and Willie hauled up two loads manure. In PM James Mann of Grand Valley came and raised the foundation of the barn with the block and tackle. June 1. Fine warm day; sunny. I skinned rafters to-day and Willie hauled five loads manure up to Strathallan. Father came up and helped with the rafters in afternoon. 2, Sunday. Fine sunny day warm. Mr. Craig home again preached to-day from the text "I am not ashamed of the gospel Jesus Christ etc.” In the evening, Mr. Hindley of Craigsholme preached St. Andrews to united congregation subject compromise taken from Pharoh and children of Serod. (Youngson & Robinson went to Mc Donald's this evening) June 3, Monday, sunny day very warm. Willie and Bella went up to shanty and I hauled up 3 loads manure in AM and in PM 2 loads from Felkirs which I got for straw to fill beds. Mr. McColm peeled rafters all day and Willie helped him (after making a road to haul the timber along the end of the barn.) and they finished them to-night for which I owe McColm $1.00. Paid Sam Robinson and Wm Youngson 1.00 went to McDonald's in the evening. Willie and I washed in the river at night. (Raised half of barn today) 4, Tuesday. Warm day sunny in AM clouded over in PM and rained a little at night looked like rain many times all day. We raised about half of the barn to-day. Jim Mann and Smellie had come last night and we didn't know hence were not up in the morning so soon as we might have been. (Raising in afternoon) 5, Wednesday. Raining mostly all forenoon cleared off some in PM passing dark clouds got colder. We did not raise any of the barn in forenoon. We raised all afternoon and got it all but front side and rafters raised. (Barn raising finished) June 6, Thursday. Cold in morning and more or less all day although a little warmer at night cloudy in forenoon and cleared off in PM. We finished raising the barn � to-day getting the rafters on between 2 and 3 o'clock. Paid Jim Mann $ 11.00 for the whole job. (7th June Sowed peas) 7, Friday. Fine sunny day temperate. I sowed 3 bags of our own pease on field No.1 Lilly dale as the oats are nearly all killed out . Willie brought up load manure and then harrowed the pease. In PM we planted 4 rows of potatoes 1 row of Early Shamrocks. 8,Saturday. Fine day sunny and moderately warm. We took up two loads manure to Strathallan and planted 10rows potatoes 1 1/2 being Rural New Yorkers. We left the houses out in the field to- night for the first time. Paid Gow and Mc Lean $102.80 for timber etc. in full up to date. Gave Nichols 102.80 order for hardware for barn to-night. 9, Sunday. Fine sunny day very warm. Mr. Craig preached morning and evening. In the morning from the text "The lord God is a sun and shield he will give grace and glory and no good thing will he with hold from them that walk uprightly", and in the evening on how to study the Bible. (6 bushels peas @ 10cts) June 10, Monday. Fine day sunny and very warm. We planted 6 more rows potatoes in AM and I hauled up 2 loads manure and started to plow the turnip land. In PM I plowed at turnips land and Willie went to Farrows and brought 6 bushels peas at 10cts a bushel. $4.20. We washed at the river at night. (Sowed 6 bushels peas; framers came this evening) 11, Tuesday. Fine day sunny and warm very dry weather. I sowed the six bushels pease we got at Farrows in field No.1 Lilly dale finishing all the blank then sowed some corn on sand hill Strathallan in PM. Willie got Lucy's I shoe set. 10cts then brought up load manure to turnip land and plowed in AM. In PM he brought up a load manure then rolled the pease I sowed. Jno Willie clipped 4 sheep in the evening. The framers came in the evening. Andrew Stephens put in his horse to pasture. (Moolie? sold) 12, Wednesday. Sunny day very warm. Bella and I went up to the framers and I hauled lumber to them all day except in afternoon I went to Miss Skeoch's funeral. Willie took up two loads manure to Strathallan and finished planting potatoes 4 rows. Sold "Blockhead " {Moolie?} to A Mills for $30.00 and received $1.00 on it. Mr. Mc Colm took the lumber off the old barn and sheep house to-day and I paid him$1.00. (sowed millet) June 13, Thursday. A shower of rain last night. Cloudy this morning cleared off then clouded and rained a little in the evening. Willie drove Mary up to shanty then I took up � a load manure and he took up gang plow. I helped Jno Willie to shear the lamb we didn't finish on Tuesday then plowed turnip land till noon and Willie gang plowed where the barley and oat were killed out with the frost on sand hill etc. In PM, Willie brought up another load of manure then we sowed some millet, a bushel of which we got from Mitchell and paid 2.00 (54 bushels shingles; sowed millet) 14, Friday. Sunny day warm but breezy. I went up to Gordonville to-day and got 54 bushels of shingles from E. Fords got dinner at Uncle Dodges. Willie sowed millet to-day. Took Myrtle to Fords 1.5. We are getting the shingles for $1.25 per square. (sowed millet)15, Saturday. Fine day sunny. We sowed the rest of the sand hill of millet then worked turnip land and sowed about 8 drills the first we have sowed. Bought a lb of turnip seed. Mary was up at shanty to-day the framers started sheeting to-day. Mrs. Clark put in cow. 16, Sunday. Fine day sunny and warm. Mr. Craig preached. (Commenced shingling barn) June 17 Monday, sunny and warm. Bella and I walked up to the shanty carrying up basket etc. I brought down the horses and took up load manure then drilled turnip land. Willie brought up the rest of the hardware from Nichol's then brought 3 loads manure in PM. I sowed more turnip drill. Willie got 3 lb turnip seed at Steele cost 54. The framers have got the barn nearly all sheeted and are commenced shingling. Smellie went to {butcherins?}. 18, Tuesday. Sunny day and warm very dry weather. Willie took up six loads manure and I drilled up 12 more rows and sowed them with turnips. I brought up 23 1/2 square shingles from Blacks. Robert Ross and wife came here to-day. 19, Wednesday. Cloudy and looked like rain but it didn't come. Warm. Willie took up a load and a half of manure finishing the turnip land and we nearly finished plowing it. I brought from Blacks saw mill 7 more bushels shingles making 28 square and 12 2x4 12 ft long scantling maple and spruce for sling track $12.00 per M also 2 10x1 spruce boards 12 ft long planed on one side. Robert & Mr. Ross Mrs {Ritchie?} Auntie Uncle Jim and Jamme were up at farm for supper. June 20, Thursday. Warm and cloudy but didn't rain. I did road work to-day hauling 4 loads gravel thus putting in 3 days have to pay for one day yet. Willie was not well, went to Doctor and got medicine for sore throat. A car load of lumber came from Hillsdale. � 21, Friday. Sunny and very warm. We hauled the lumber which came yesterday up to barn hemlock dressed pine and maple flooring. We took it in 6 loads but havnt measured it all yet. Our 5 fleeces weighed 43lb @20ct a lb. 8.60 22, Saturday. Warm and sunny. A little shower about 5 or 6 o'clock PM. I made the sling track to-day and we got some of it up. Willie finished plowing turnip land. Rob't Ross and wife went away to-day for Brantford. 23, Sunday. Fine day. Mr. Craig preached in morning on giving and in the evening on "The letter land". I remained at home in forenoon. Gave 50cts to Missionary committee. 24, Monday. Raining this morning a mild shower cleared off again and remained between cloudy and sunny. Willie got Lucy Slood at Templins cost 20cts paid 20, a box paint 35cts at Nichols 20cts of cabbage and 2 lbs Swede turnips and 1 lb greystone cost 56. (finished shingling of barn) June 24, (continued) I brought up 408 hemlock plank at $10.00 per M and 5 more dressed spruce boards 10 by 12 ft @12 per M from Blacks saw mill. We finished putting up the track in AM. In PM we drilled up 8 drills and sowed 4. The framers finished shingling to-day. 25, Tuesday. Sunny day. The framers finished for the time being one set doors on roof finished and portico belles on one mow floor laid and two threshing floors. We finished drilling the rest of the turnip land and sowed it to-day. Willie gang plowed some more of sand hill. Hugh Cameron drove his mother down to-day. I bought 25cts worth of paint at Nichols. Willie bought 35cts worth of paint at Nichols. (Sowed 1/2 B barn & millet) 26, Wednesday. Fine in forenoon till about eleven o'clock when it clouded over and thundered rained some in PM and again in the evening. We pulled mustard out of front field and gang plowed on sand hill in AM. In afternoon Willie drove Mrs. Cameron up to station then brought up half a bushel corn to saw. He got it at Groves paid 35cts for it I sowed the rest of the 35 millet then it rained and we came home in buggy with Lucy and put her out with the rest of the horses in field. John Shaw died to-day. (Sowed corn) June 27. Thursday. Cloudy and somewhat misty in morning cleared off sunny, got a little chilly at night. I sowed corn on sand hill in AM and went to Wm Clarks raising in PM. Willie scuffled mangolds and hoed corn etc. � 28, Friday. Fine day a little rain after dinner. I was at Clarks raising all day. Willie hoed mangolds to-day. He also went to Jno Shaw's funeral. Father paid E. Ford $ 33.75 for 27 square shingles. 29, Saturday. Fine day. Willie hoed mangolds. I went to Dunlops for scraper and made a gangway to one door of barn and hauled in the lumber. Andrew Stephen took out his horse. 30, Sunday. Looked like rain but didn't come. Mr. Craig preached in AM on the raising of Lazarus. I went to Methodist church at night and heard Robert Wilson preach to the foresters a good practical sermon from the text" Thou shalt love the Lord thy God with all thy heart some mind and strength and thy neighbour as thyself." July 1, Monday. Douglas Fergusson started to work here to-day to work a month for $12.00. He and Willie thinned carrots in AM and he got off in PM to play lacrosse. I fixed fence to keep cattle out of the pease in AM and Willie helped me in afternoon. Father and mother were up in PM. Willie took "Charlie" to Fords. 2,Tuesday. Sunny day. Willie rut the field below our barn. Dougal finished thinning mangols and hoed the corn and I scuffled the corn and started to cut the hay in field next town line. It is very poor. Annie and Maggie Skeoch were here for tea. Father got plan of house from Moffat. 3, Wednesday. Cloudy day very dry weather the sun a red ball through misty clouds. Willie cut hay next town line. Dougal hoed potatoes then helped me to fix car of slings. In PM I cut hay next T. Line. Douglas raked the barn field cut yesterday will {coaled?} it up and after me took in a small load. 4, Thursday. Cloudy day and dry. We finished cutting the hay next T. Line and rut mustard on post killed oats next it. We hauled in a load of hay off stack and another after supper half of field and half of stack hay. July 5, Friday, warm day, cloudy but no rain. Dougal put land plaster on turnips today. Willie and I finished taking in the hay off town line field and the stack 7 loads. Bella and Mary were at church. Mr. Craig preached. Dougal left tonight for a while. 6, Saturday, warm day, cloudy and sunny. Dougal came back this morning and Willie hauled in 2 loads mustard and a load the rest of the hay in new barn field. Jno Wilkie and I cleaned � the well in forenoon cost 75 In PM Dougal and Will plowed where we cut the mustard. I fixed up around barn. 7, Sunday, looked like rain and thundered in PM but no rain of any account, warm. Sacrament Sunday. Mr. Craig preached. 8, Monday, warm day rained a little in PM and in the evening. Dougal gangplowed today. Willie cut hay next Ford's and Lindale's . Geo Mc kingie put in his cow to pasture. 9, Tuesday, very cool, cloudy in morning, cleared off. Willie bought 12lbs rape seed at 8cts 96 got rake tooth 10cts and {sling?} 20 rape fixed 10. He went over to Salem in PM and got 200lbs flour $5.00. Father Willie Mary and I went up to select a site for the house and staked it off. July 9, continued, Dougal harrowed what he gangplowed yesterday in AM and in PM drilled up the potatoes and went over corn with weeder. We finished cutting the hay we were at yesterday and Dougal raked up some after supper. Father bought a garden line 100 ft 15cts. Geo Bowley gave in tender for stonework of house $40 with board. 10, Wednesday, fine day, sunny and warm, dark blue sky passing clouds. Bowley helped us to stake out the site for house and we bargained with him to build the stone work for $38 and board and $3 off that for hay I sold him in spring of 94. Dougal raked hay all day. Willie at hay field, west of barn Strathallan and we got it raked and coaled {pow?} crop. We took in half of field next Lindale's 1/2 load then brought home waggon to take up straw. Mr. Cameron came from Galt tonight. (sowed rape) 11, Thursday. Fine day, clouded over in PM and a few drops rain fell. Willie and Dougal hauled up 2 loads of straw from barn at Ferndale and took in 3 loads hay he cut yesterday thus finishing haying. I started to dig out the foundation of house today: finished sowing rape in PM and took over Fords sower. Walter Cameron came down for his mother today. July 12, Friday, cloudy day rained at intervals all afternoon. Willie and Dougal hauled up 2 loads straw and 3 loads stones to house foundation and scuffled mangols at night. I worked at house foundation today. 13, Saturday, cloudy day, cool. Dougal scuffled corn in forenoon and helped Willie to haul stones to house in PM. Willie and I worked at house foundation in forenoon and I almost finished it in PM. Peter Ross came to Uncle Jims with his two bags tonight. Thomas came � home from St Joseph also Nell & Tom with Ross. We let brickwork of house to Elgie tonight for $90.00 I bought pair boots 1.25 14, Sunday, cloudy day. Mr. Craig preached. 15, Monday, cloudy day, rained at noon and at night. Dougal hoed turnips and Willie and I opened sand pit in PM. In forenoon I finished house foundation and Willie scuffled turnips. I went to Moffat at night to see about the house he is to finish complete for $3.00. I got $2.50 from Johnson for two months horse pasture. July 16, Tuesday. Fine day rained a little in morning. Dougal cut thistles at Ferndale in AM. Willie sunk crib for water for masons for house. I bought up 58 bushels lime from Kilm. In PM, I bought up a load of stone 1/4 of a load from Gows. Then we hauled 4 loads stones from Strathallan and sand to house. Tom Godfrey mixed mortar in PM, we got pattern from Moffat for barn window. 17, Wednesday, fine day, we worked at house foundation hauling sand and stones. Watt worked at the stonework in PM. Johnson put in a house to pasture and Curie Robinson a horse and salt. 18, Thursday, fine day, cool in morning warm day, we worked at house foundation today. I brought up another load of stones from Gows. Bowley and Watt both building to-day. Dougal scuffled turnips in PM. 19, Friday, rained some in morning and in afternoon. I hauled 2 loads stones from Ferndale in AM and in PM hauled stones from place also brought up rest of frame from Moffatts. Dougal thinned {turnips?} in AM and scuffled in PM. Father and {Messrs?} Grieve Wm Taylor Alex Taylor Forbes Clark and James Mills were up at place in the evening. July 20, Saturday, fine day, looked like rain, but didn’t come. Dougal hoed turnips in forenoon and scuffled corn in PM. I brought up a load of stones from Ferndale then another from quarry. We hauled 4 loads earth to barn embankment in PM. Kate Clyne came here in evening train. I bought a poke for a horse cost 40cts. 21, Sunday, rained in morning then cleared off then a little in PM. Mr. Craig preached. 22, Monday, fine day. We hauled 2 loads stones to masons. Dougal hoed turnips I bought 2lbs paris green 55cts and we put some on 1/3 of potatoes after supper we took the poke back. � 23,Thursday, fine day, sunny and warm. We finished paris greening potatoes. Dougal hoed. I brought a load stones from quarry thus working the cord and Willie brought a load from Ferndale. In PM I bought up 50 bushels lime then 12 18ft long 2x10 joists and 31 16ft 2x10. 24, Wednesday, fine day, hazy and cloudy, rained a little at night. Lucy was sick this morning and we got Howie up. She is better tonight. We took up a load stones from Ferndale, I went to Dunlops and bought a sheep. July 24, (continued) for $6.00. he was to [illegible] and bring down in the morning. In PM I brought from Blacks 4 2x10 20ft long joists 12 2x10 16ft and 8 2 x 10 14 ft. Dougal hoed turnips in AM and in PM went to Lacrosse match between Seaforth and Fergus. Fergus beat 4 to 3. 25, Thursday, fine day, Wm Allan David Watson and myself hauled bricks from the station and got up 10 loads, emptying a car and some of another. (hauled brick of stone) 26, Friday, fine day, rained at night. David Watson and myself hauled bricks today again. I got lend of Jim Gows Lime waggon took up a load stones then a load brick in AM. David hauled 2 loads in AM. In PM, we got Charley Ferguson to help and we got up 4 loads. Allan also took up a load in morning that he had in last night. Arthur came home to-day from St Joseph. The masons have the house foundation nearly ready for joists. (hauled brick) 27, Saturday, rained more or less all last night and during the forenoon. Dougal and I cleaned up in barn in AM and in PM we hauled up two loads bricks. The masons did not work to-day at house. July 28, Sunday, fine day cool. Mr. Craig preached in AM and Geo Fergusson spoke in the evening on the Boston convention. 29, Monday, cloudy day rained a sprinkling in PM and a little in the evening. We got Jim Monism and Dougal at station and with Charley and myself at farm and Willie driving. We got up the rest of the loads of brick 4 loads, and in PM I went to Blacks saw mill and brought up to scantling 2x4, 12ft long and 7 2x10 14ft long. The masons got the house foundation ready for the joists to-day. The grasshoppers are eating nearly all our turnips. 30, Tuesday, cloudy day, quite cold, rained heavy during last night. Dougal trimmed turnips in AM and I harrowed the turnip land where the turnips had destroyed by drought, fly and grasshoppers about {illegible} of the land preparatory to sowing greystones then I went over � the late corn with the weeder. In PM, we hauled earth to the gangway and Willie sowed greystones 2 Ibs for which he paid 50cts. The Arthur Sunday school picnic was held at Elora rocks and the Camerons were here for dinner. July 31, Wednesday. Between cloudy and sunny quite cold and very windy. Dougal hoed turnips then helped us to load earth on the waggon in AM. In PM, he went to home having completed his month. We hauled more earth to gangway and finished the connection of the ditch in pasture field that we couldn’t do last fall for water. Bowley and Tom Godfrey worked at house foundation in PM. (joists of house laid) August 1, Thursday. Fine day, cool, Bowley and Godfrey work at foundation to-day and Moffat and Jim Moore laid the joists. We hauled sand and stones and I got binder ready to cut.Mr. Hyatt was buried today. 2, Friday, fine day, warmer. We cut the barley to-day. Bowley and Godfrey worked at house foundation all day. We got 25lbs binder twine at Mennies at 4 1/2cts a lb $1.63. 3, Saturday, Rained a little last night fine day. Bowley and Godfrey worked at house foundation. Willie and I hauled 2 loads {shaff?} from barn at Ferndale up to new barn and 2 loads up to stable. Paid Bowley $10.00 on house foundation at night. August 4, Sunday, rained a few drops last night warm day. This being 4th anniversary of Mr. Craig's pastorate in Melville church. the occasion was distinguished by Rev Dr. Parsons of Knox church Toronto preaching morning and evening. His morning text was Ephesians 3:3 and in the evening 2 Cor 5;20. 5,Monday, fine day, sunny. Bowley worked at house foundation himself to-day. We took in the barley in PM 2 loads including rakings. Willie scuffled potatoes. In AM, father, mother and Bella went to hear Mr. Craig lecture on New Mexico. 6, Tuesday, cloudy day rained about 5 o'clock PM. I got knotter of binder mended at Templin cost 25 cts in account and Willie hauled sand. In PM, I took some maple lumber over to Elora to get cut into flooring and brought from Salem 200lbs flour at 225 per 100lbs bran @88cts and 100lbs shorts @$110 making in all $6.30. Willie scuffled mangoes and corn. Bowley and Charley Fergusson worked at house foundation painting. August 7, Wednesday. Cloudy day rained last night. Fergus civic holiday. Willie and mother went up to Gordonville and got home about 10 o'clock PM. I took up 10 bushels lime to � house and Bowley and Charlie worked all day. Father cleaned up brush etc. around barn and orchard. I hauled sand to masons in AM. 8, Thursday, fine day, we worked at house area wall etc. in AM and in PM went to picnic at Mc Allisters, Willie Mary and I got $3.00 from Kelcher for pasture of house. Smith of Erin brought a load of stone window sills. Mrs. Ritchie's niece arrived to-day. 9, Friday, rained heavily last night cloudy day. I went to Elora for the flooring and took 100ft of maple boards for which I received $120. My other load cut into 364ft @ $5 per M for cutting cost $1.82 and I got 54ft @$20 per M $1.08 making 2.90mims. $1.20 and I paid him in full $150. In PM, Willie started to plow at Strathallan and I did sundries. Bowley finished house foundation in AM. 10, Saturday, rained last night again. Fine day warm. Smellie and Sam Robinson back again made door in barn. We got up rest of straw from Ferndale barn 2 loads. I bought a poke at Nichols in evening cost 35cts. Put it on here. I bought 1000ft lumber from Blacks @ $7.00 per M on account. August 11,Sunday, rained heavily in forenoon, afternoon and evening at intervals. Mr. Craig preached in AM. Dr. McKay of Formosa addressed a was meeting of Sunday school scholars in PM and at night spoke to united congregation St Andrews and ours a crowded church to the outside doors. (brought up door &window frame, lumber) 12, Monday, misty in morning cleared off five. Farmers at barn. Able & Deans mixing mortar for house preparatory for starting tomorrow. I got 50 bushels lime from Gows and took up bricklayers tools. In PM I got 23 16ft 2x10 planks from Blacks and bricklayers planks from English church then brought the door and window frames for {illegible} floor of house. (House Commence, Lumber) 13,Tuesday, fine day warm. Elgie and Newman in to-day started building house. I brought up 570ft $ 7.00 per M lumber and 18 2x8 14ft long planks to finish barn floor in PM got pint shellach at Minnies in account. Willie got 70cts boa painted and linseed oil at Minnies. Willie got 12 2"2x 10 18ft long elm joists for granary. Willie Beattie helped me to fix the bounder in PM. Sold A Mills. Bessie and Reddie for $54 received $100 (humber) August 14, Wednesday, fine day warm. Bricklayers at house today, again and Smellie & Sam at barn. I brought up 5 sill stones and a bound from E. church and 80 beveled � bricks from Dix's. in PM, brought up 220 ft beam of Gilead @$8.00 per M and 70 2x4 scantling and 8 4x4 pieces. (cut wheat) 15, Thursday, fine day. Bricklayers and farmers working today. I brought up trusses in forenoon and in PM we cut some of the wheat. (finished cutting wheat, sawed 30 April 108 days in maturing) 16, Friday, Bricklayers worked at house today. Farmers away. We cut the rest of the wheat today and what oats were left below maple grove. Willie got 4 thimbles for chimneys cost 35cts. Smith came with the rest of the stones paid C Fergusson & J {Morrison?} each. (thunder storm, pulled pease, calf) 17, Saturday, fine day till afternoon when it clouded over and a most terrific wind storm with thunder and lightning followed by heavy rain and {some?} hail swept the country. The bricklayers at work till the rain after the storm we found it had washed all the joints of to-day work. We pulled pease in forenoon till about 11 o'clock when I went to Hodgls and got 10 iron put in pea rake cost Effie calved to-day a bull calf. August 18, Sunday, fine day rained some in evening. Mr. Craig preached in AM and Mr. Moody in evening from text ”we are ambassadors from Christ etc. ” (posts at Blacks, finished pulling potter peas sawed 4th May 107 days to maturity) 19, Monday, cool day between cloudy and sunny rained a few drops in PM. Bricklayers on till 3 o’clock then went to Larosse match Fergus and Toronto. Smellie and Sam on today doing stall posts. I got 24posts from Corbitt @8cts each $ 2.08 and 4 7x7 cedar posts 10 ft long @$10 per M. 2.35 and at Blacks and brought up rest of windows for house upper story. In PM, we pulled the rest of the potter pease. Smellie helping us after supper. (lumber) 20, Tuesday, cool in morning, dark clouds passing over a blue sky. Late in afternoon rained and afterwards a heavy shower accompanied by strong wind thunder and lightning. We help Smellie to get in stall posts by cleaning away wood & stones and digging postholes. The bricklayers got house ready for upper joists to-day. I brought up from Blacks sawmill, 2 cedar posts 7x7, 10ft and one 4x7 , 10ft and 14 square of shingles. 21, Wednesday, fine day very cool. Smellie and Sam finished stable for time being getting in all the posts. Willie and I digging the postholes. Martignori John & Nelson came to-day to see if we were ready for him, and went away after dinner, we not � August 21, (continued) being ready. We hauled in a load pease after supper. the bricklayers were not on to-day. Mrs. Richie and niece Annie Forsythe over in the evening. Father paid Smellie $28 on account of barn. (4 loads wheat, 4 loads peas (potter)) 22 Thursday, cool and Fine. We took in the wheat loads and four loads of pease. (3 loads potter peas) 23. Friday, fine day, looked like rain but didn’t come till evening. We hauled in the rest of potter pease 3 loads in forenoon. In PM, Moffat put in upper joists on house. Willie painted window frames and I got sand out of cellar foundation. Bella and Mary went to Elora with Lucy in PM to see about Mary eyesight. Bought a poke at Nichols. 24,Saturday, rained considerably last night and more or less all AM till about eleven o’clock blue sky with passing rain cloudy in PM, we did sundry jobs put a lock in granary door. 25, Sunday, fine day clear bright sky, warm. Mr. Craig preached in morning from text” Behold now in the accepted time etc. and in the evening from.” August 26, (cutting oats, scuffing potatoes, pulling peas ) Monday, Fine day sunny and warm. The bricklayers worked this afternoon and Sandy Able all day. I brought up 50 bushels from Gows kiln and 21 2x6 12ft scantling 18ft 55 2x6 12ft and 12 2x9 12ft. in PM we started to cut the remaining oats in Q&R field then Willie scuffled potatoes after supper and I pulled some pease at top of field. (pulled multiplier peas sowed II May =108 days finished cutting oats sowed 24 bush an 2.3 April = 126 days) 27 Tuesday, Fine day looked like rain in AM warm day. The bricklayers were on to-day all day. We pulled the multiplier pease in AM and in PM put 3 horses in binder and cut the rest of the oats we started yesterday thus finishing cutting for this year. (pulled Prince Albert peas, saved 14May = 106 days commence flax pulling), 28 Wednesday, Fine day warm look like rain more or less all day and rained very heavily in the evening. The bricklayers worked all day. We pulled the Prince Albert pease and plowed some in PM. Robinson had a flax {[illegible} this afternoon pulling our flax. They got considerable done. Geo little started pulling flax to-day at $4.50 per acre. August 29, Thursday, Fine day warm. Bricklayers worked all day. I scuffled what turnips are left of the grasshopers and Willie got sand in AM and in PM Willie scuffled mangols and some corn and I scrapped of some more earth to get more sand ready for Martignori. Geo � Little pulled flax to-day. (2 loads peas, Uncle George Brick 550 ) 30, Friday. Fine day sunny and warm. The Bricklayers finished the house all but chimneys and wat of plaster. We got sand for house and barn in AM and in PM. Hauled in 2 loads of multiplier pease. Uncle George of Chelsy was up at farm in afternoon. We brought up 550 bricks from Hamiltons to make {Vce?} chimneys. 31, Saturday, clouded over in forenoon and rained a few drops about 10 o’clock cleared off in PM and got exceedingly windy and very cold at night. The bricklayers were on in AM built a chimney and plastered went away in PM in account of wind. We hauled in 3 loads of pease in AM and in PM thus finishing the pease in field opposite barn. Five loads multiplier and 3 loads Prince Albert. September 1, Sunday, Mr. Craig preached in Melville in AM and Mr. Mullan just returned from old county to united congregation at night in St Chedraus. Fine clear sunny day cool at night. September 2, Monday, Fine day sunny and cool. Moffats gang started to put in roof of house to-day. I brought up 20 14m 2x4 14ft 2x6 30 12ft 2x6 and 25 12ft 2x4 from Blacks sawmill and nails for Moffat then we brought in a load oats from {frost?} field before dinner. In PM we finished taking in the out 2 more loads also a slingful of pease we got out of the furrows then I went to Blacks Mill and bought up 100 ft hemlock sheeting @ $7.00 per M. Stewart and Colin were up at farm nearly all day. This being “Labor Day” father had a holiday day and was up at farm. 3, Tuesday, Fine day sunny and warm. I got 5 bushels of lime at Gows Lime Kiln and took up the farming mill. Willie went to Elora or Salun rather and got 200lbs flour $4.00 and 1 bag bran 1 bag shorts and some hen feed $1.55. the carpenters got sheeting nearly all on the house. Geo McLutyre and Tom Steele came from Toronto on bicycles. I start to plow in large pasture field. 4, Wednesday, Fine in forenoon rained more or less in afternoon. I brought up rest of the house lumber from Blacks 85 2x4 12ft scantlings 250ft $7.00 sheeting on forenoons load and in PM. September 4, continued, 175 2x 1 1/2 12ft strapping 10 3x2 12ft scantling and 8 5x3/4 12ft spruce ridge boards and 10 6x 3/4 12ft ridge boards. The carpenters worked at home all day. We started to cut down willows in large pasture field in PM. The firebell send Willie and I peel � mell down town just now to find that a small fire in Beattie foundry had been put out without the fireengine. 5, Thursday, Fine day Martignori and gang came to-day to finish painting barn. I got 50 bushels lime at Kier then brought up the flooring for upstairs of house, In PM we got sand for masons. The carpenters finished shingling and Newman and Sandy Able worked all day finished plastering and put up me chimney. Gorge McLutyre and 3cm Steele up at farm on bicycles. 6, Friday, Fine day, sunny, Martigrom and gang at work all day also carpenters got floor nearly laid. Thomas Kerr put deck roof on to-day cost $10.00. Elgire and Newman finished the last chimney thus finishing their contract. We hauled sand etc. In PM, I took a load flax to Elora 3430lbs gross. Didn’t weigh the waggon yet. September 7, Saturday. Fine day rain around us in PM but none here. The masons and carpenters both worked all day. I took a load flax to Elora in PM gross weight 3740, waggon 1150, net 2590 the net of yesterday’s load was 2280 at $11.00 per ton,2 paid Nichols bill at night $27.00. received from Curvy Robinson 50cts in account of horse pasture $1.75. Received from Jackson $4.50 for 3 months horse pasture. Bought necktie 20cts. (sow pigged 8 young pigs) 8, Sunday, Rainy like all day but didn’t rain much Fine sunny day and cool, Mr. Cabowm preached in morning on the perseverance of the saints about excuses for not becoming Christians. Thomas Hamilton lead the singing. 9, Monday, Rained a little in morning and in afternoon. Louis Martignori Nelson and J Oakes finished the barn to-day. The carpenters worked at hours. I took load flax 2030lbs to Taylors @$11.00 per ton. Willie attended masons I bound flax. Robinson finished pulling flax. 10, Tuesday, Fine sunny day, we bound and hauled 3 loads flax to-day to Taylors 2070 lbs, 1900 lbs and 1740 lbs at $11.00. We had Malcolm binding in afternoon. The carpenters got house ready for plasterers. September 11, Wednesday, fine day very warm, we hauled 2 loads flax to Taylors 2070 and 1840 and got me in and put it in little barn ready for morning thus getting all dry stuff off the field. We have had considerable trouble shaking the earth off the roots to make it sell. 12, Thursday, fine day cloudy and cooler, t took load flax to mill 190 lbs and settled up with Taylor. gross receipts $75.13 deduct seed $12.50 net $42.63. we took up to house from � Blacks 50 bunches 4ft faths and 50 4 1/2ft faths. Jim Carleton putting them on to-day. Willie went to Mills thrashing in PM. Bella and Mary went to Elora and got flax money there $26.58. 13, Friday, very cool in morning and evening warm about noon. Fine sunny day. We hauled a load of sawdust to home and in PM we pulled about half of the pease next Q.S.Road. 14, Saturday, Sunshiny day but very cool, I got 2 bushels rye at station that Mitchel from Guelph at 65cts a bushel and sowed it where I sowed rape which was eaten by grasshopers. Willie cut corn. In PM we pulled more pease. Opened tenders for painting Wm Mc Cullah’s lowest $ 84.00 accepted. Paid Ms Robinson $1.80 for pulling balance of flax. September 15, Sunday, rear frost during night, corn, potatoes, etc frozen, cloudy and rainy like. Mr. Craig preached morning and evening. Mr. Fergusson died to-day (Beech & Maple) 16, Monday, rained during night, fine sunny day warm. I took Elgies planks trusses etc. down to English church, and in PM we took up load beech and maple 1 1/2 plank we had here and I opened some more sand pit and Willie cut down corn after supper we pulled rest of the pease. (Pig killed )17, Tuesday, fine day. We hauled in 5 loads pease to-day. In forenoon Willie cut corn and I worked at sand pit. John Wilkie came about 5 o’clock and killed pig white one which will probably weigh 240 lbs more or less. Jimmie Mac {Mamara?} lathing at house all day. 18, Wednesday, Rained very heavily last night and cloudy all day. Willie went to Wm Taylors thrashing with team and get home between 10 &11 o’clock after which we put up the pig. I got tooth pulled this morning 25cts. In PM we got sand etc. Mary and Nellie went to Elora in PM and Mary got spectacles al Smiths cost $400. Jim Mac lathing all day. Bo’t shaving soap 10cts. September 19,Thursday. Fine in afternoon cloudy and rained a little in forenoon. Mary Auntie and Maggie McIntyre went up to Grand Valley with Lucy today. We plowed a little bound and stoked corn and cut millet to-day. Jimmie Mac lathing. 20, Friday. Fine sunny day very warm, we cut corn and bound flax in forenoon and took over a load corn to barn. In afternoon we took up the load corn putting it on hay with alternate rows of corn and “hay and straw”. Willie raked up the millet we cut yesterday and I cut corn meanwhile then we took over to barn a load millet then took in a load pease. Jimmie Mac � lathing all day. Mary and auntie came home at night. Mr. Watson started for St Joe to see about getting land and is going to look at ours. 21, Saturday. Fine sunny day very warm, we hauled in the rest of the pease to-day six loads. Jimmie Mac lathing all day. Malcolm Campbell went to Armstrongs and Fords thrashing for us to-day. 22, Sunday. Fine sunny day. Warm. Mr. Craig preached morning and evening the evening text was ‘Thou shalt be missed. ”Professor Mailtard led the singing to-day and gave general satisfaction. September 23, Monday. Cooler and windy at times looked like rain. Peter Stewart and Colin went away in morning CPR train. I drove them up to the station and their trunks etc. We put on the rest of the flax a big load then put in horses to feed and I got a dinner then started for Elora about half past eleven. I got $9.00 per ton and had in 2870lbs and got $12.81. After getting home we hauled 2 load millet and brought some down in waggon. Jimmie Mac lathing all day. 24, Tuesday. Cool morning fine sunny day. I took up 60 bushels lime from Gows in AM and 20 lbs lath nails. In PM we hauled in a load millet then I took team with to Wilsons got Dick shod 20 cts and brought up load sand from Fergussons pit 38cts. 25,Wednesday. Fine day. I got load sand from Fergussons pit in AM. We hauled water for Mr. Chapman who is mixing mortar today and some sand from [illegible] after which we hauled in corn to other barn and the rakings of the millet. Jimmie Mac lathing all day. 26,Thursday. Rained very heavily nearly all last night thunder and lightning cleared off in Sep 26, (continued) morning and remained fine sunny day but cool. Willie plowed and cut the rest of the millet to-day I cleaned granary stable etc. Chapman and Jimmie Mac working all day. We took out Johnsons horses to-night. 27,Friday. Cloudy in forenoon and raining a little got colder. I took up a load sand from Fergussons after having brought 170lbs of dust a Wilsons for 59 cts. In PM Willie plowed and I did sundry jobs around house and barn. Jimmie and Davy at work all day. Duncan and Porter came in afternoon. 28, Saturday. White frost this morning cool sunny day rained at night. Willie brought up a load sand from Fergussons then looked for colts with Lucy in buggy found them about noon � along L-Line. I brought up window sash for home in PM and raked and washed the rest of the millet Willie got load sand form Gordan Street and hauled in 3 loads corn. Porter and Jimmie lathing and Davy and Duncan mixing. 29 Sunday. Cold day cloudy and raining at intervals heavy frost in morning. Sacrament Sunday. Mr. McKay preached morning and evening. In morning from text “And grace for grace” and in evening from Genesis 12:1-3. Dr wardrobe was also present and spoke. September 30, Monday. Frosty in morning and very cold all day, cold wind and sleet at intervals. Moffat fitted window sash in morning. Plasters in all day got 2 rooms upstairs done Mr. McCullah painting sash in PM. Willie plowed in pea field and I banked house. Bought 86 bushels and 26 lbs vats from J Mc Crown for 24cts a bushel cost $26. 82. He took them to Semples to get chopped. We went to ordination of Jimmie Pow as missionary to China in evening. Mr. Lassel presided and {Meson?} Strahan Craig and McKay spoke a crowded house. October 1, Tuesday, frosty morning cool day sunny, I took a load of the chopped oats in morning and plowed till noon then took the rest in PM and plowed in afternoon. Willie went to Dunlops thrashing for J Hamilton. Plasterers got hall and bedroom down stairs and rest of upstairs done Mr. McCullah painting in PM chop cost $1.40. 2,Wednesday, fine day, cool, Willie went to Elora and got 20 bushels wine for putty @ 13 cts bushel $2.60 he also brought 15 bushels for Hodge. I plowed in forenoon with colt and in PM we hauled in the rest of the lying corn. The plasterers finished today except [illegible] and some floating Jno Davis thrashed. 3, Thursday, fine sunny day. Plasterers finished and run the putty today. I plowed with colts and Willie hauled water we took in the rest of the millet one load. Bella Willie and I at show in evening. October 4, Friday, fine sunny day. We plowed in forenoon and all went to show in the afternoon except father. Hugh Cameron and Hattie were down to-day and went to the show. 5, Saturday. Fine sunny day, Willie plowed all day and I raked where the millet was and also the short corn we cut with mower and we took it in on the wagon in the evening. James Johnson was here in afternoon. � 6, Sunday. Fine sunny day. Mr. Craig preached in AM and Peter Scott preached in the evening from Rom. 8:15a very good sermon. The vote on Professor Maittand as presenter was No’s 103 Yes’s 100. 7, Monday. Rained last night cloudy more or less all day and rained at intervals. Willie plowed all day. I cleaned up etc in AM and in PM went to Salem and bought 500 lbs flour @ $1.65 per 100lbs cost $8.25 also 100lbs shorts 85cts $9.10 in all left 250lbs flour there. 8, Tuesday. Cold day frost in morning very windy all day and cold between sunny and cloudy snowed some in PM and evening. Willie plowed all day finishing pea field and I hauled earth to barn embankment with road scraper. Dan MacDonald brought thrashing machine ready for Thursday.Wm Robson took away some plaster I sold to Hugh Black for $2.00 Geo six took out his six cattle he put in on 23 May. October 9, Wednesday. Sunny and cloudy very cold, frost in morning ice on water. Willie plowed all day in front field. I cleaned up ready for thrashing. “Charlie” up in PM plowing. A fire alarm at night Bea this foundry. 10, Thursday. Fine sunny day cool. We thrashed this forenoon got the wheat oats barley and 1/2 the pease done. Willie took separator to Simples in PM then we took in the rest of the corn two loads on waggon box. Aunt Aggie came from Toronto tonight in route to Mildmay. Geo Johnson had another daughter. 11, Friday. Raining all forenoon and in the evening again cloudy all day. Willie lathed cellar. Aunt Aggie went away on noon train. We drove her up in buggy. Went to Capt Beattie’s funeral in PM masons workman and volunteers at it. Bo’t 1 lb lath nails at Nichols. Dr James Ross of Brantford here to-day. Took 2 cats up to barn. 12, Saturday. Cloudy day with occasional sunshine cleared off at night cool and northern lights. Willie plowed and I banked up barn. We paid J Gov in full balance of lime money $ 23.25. Wm McCulluh up in PM painting sash I took him a bag of pease. We brought furniture from D.Russel’s at night. October 13, Sunday. Fine day. Mr. Craig preached morning and evening. Miss Wilkie and the youngest of the Hyatts buried today. 14, Monday. Fine sunny day Frost in morning and a little cloudy in forenoon. Smellie working at barn to-day again putting stops on window frames etc. We started to take up our potatoes � to-day aided by Charlie Fergusson who is getting 2 bags potatoes a day. We got up six rows and got about 2 waggon boxfulls and brought 10bags down here besides. 15, Tuesday. Fine sunny day, somewhat cloudy in PM.I brought up windows for barn from Davees in PM cost altogether $11.78. Smellie and Sam both working to-day. We took up potatoes today again helped by Charlie, got 7 rows done 2 waggon loads; and a dozen bags which we brough down at night. I got 18cts worth stuff at Nichols renew nails lathes etc. 16, Wednesday. Cloudy day rained all day at intervals. Smellie and Sam working all day. Wm Fergusson worked at potatoes in forenoon and 2 hours in PM, Charlie having gone to Grand Valley. I brought up stuff from Moffats for eves, gable etc. and Jack Moffat and Scott they put up scaffold and left. We got about 5 drills potatoes 1 1/2 loads. I went to Blacks mill in PM and got 720ft 3 in Tamarack plank 16ft long to floor the horse stable. 17, Thursday. Frost in morning. Windy cold between cloudy and sunny, rained some in forenoon. Smellie and Samuel October 17, continued, up in morning laid sleepers in horse stable for floor then went away. We picked the rest of the potatoes left from yesterday 12 bags, then put in rest of day filling in between sleepers in horse stable. Jack Moffat and Scott at eve all day. 18, Friday. Fine sunny day not so cold. We mixed the mortar and laid it on horse stable floor and Smellie and Sam laid the floor and put up some stalls. Father worked at farm all day mixing mortar and banking house etc. I went to Sow o McLeans bash in PM but got no lumber came back to Blacks and took up 15 2x4 elm scantling 12 ft long and 1,2 x2 1/2. Willie picked 2 rows potatoes in PM got 15 bags. Moffats finished eaves etc. today. Mrs. See more of Mount Forest here in evening. 19, Saturday. Cloudy day got colder as the day advanced and quite a snow storm about 4 o’clock snowed at intervals all evening. Smellie and Sam at barn to-day. I got 520ft 1 1/2in elm plank 12ft long 45 pieces 1x3 12ft long or 135ft and 3 boards 11in x 10ft or 29 1/5ft at Blacks and 5lbs 4in nails 4 in strap hinges and some bolts and wood screws at Nichols. We took up the rest of the potatoes 3 rows getting 18 or so bags. 20,Sunday. Ground all covered with snow 1 1/2 inches thick and snowed more or less all day with intervals of sunshine frosty day and got very frosty at night. Mr. Craig preached in morning on “Faith” and in evening on the appearance of brightness round about Ezekiel1, 27&28. � December 4/94 Barn Memorando. Stonework ---set to Louis Martignori $115 back wall 70 ft long 10 ft high 24 m at bottom tapering to 24 at top put large boulders in the bottom of this wall and let the stonework be built far enough away to allow for the biggest ones to be put in. Get bond timber put in for silo. Two end walls each 60ft long 10ft high. Get tiles put in near the top for ventilators, get all necessary bind timber for calf pens box cupboard built in behind horse stable and timber for harrness {pirs?}. Get iron tie rings built in the stonework. 1895 October 21. Monday. Very cold day. 12 degrees of frost during the night. Sunny day but frosty air. Snow melted some. Smellie and Sam at barn all day. Willie went to Blacks and got 6 boards 1 inch thick 3ft them 8 in wide and 3 10 inches wide 4 of them 12ft long and the rest 10ft. We sold our 6 white pigs to Cassie and took them to scales they weighed 1010lbs and we got {3 ¼?} cts a lb and received $37.87cts. I plowed in PM and Willie lathed cellar. I got 50more bolts at Nichols. 22. Tuesday. Fine day, frosty in morning but not so cold as yesterday. Smellie and Sam at barn all day, rather worked at banking home etc. all day. We took up our carrots and 2 loads mangols all with shaws on and in PM I went to Blacks and got 17 inch boards spruce 12 inches wide and 12ft long, 26 6 in wide& 14 ft long and 8, 5 inches wide & 14ft long, also, 7, 1 1/2 in inch plank alm {illegible} 12 inches wide and 12 ft long and 7 pieces 2 ½ {illegible} ft long, also 100 bolts at Nichols. Wm McCullah went to Guelph in PM {illegible} and Fred Mc Gladdeny {illegible} painted . Mary has been up at shanty ever since Smellie. For more information on James Ross check out the “Meet the Diarists” page under “Discover” on our website: ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. 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Scanned Manuscript & Typed Transcription UG Transcription Progress Scripto transcription progress Done Extracted Text �� James Ross (1869-1953) 1894-1895 Diary Transcribed by Rural Diary Archive Volunteers 1894 Farm Journal and Account Book October 8 Monday morning cold and cloudy and remained so during the day. Willie Sanderson and his father came up home early this morning the former to help up with our potatoes and the latter to endeavor to sell us one of his diggers. We bought the plow and digger combined and of our seventeen rows of potatoes we took up nine rows and got between fifty or sixty bushels. In the evening I went to the R. T of T. Bought of Wm Sanderson his combined plow and potato digger for $15 payable in two payments one $7.50 the incoming winter and the other $7.50 a year later {in column} @$5.00 9 Cloudy day. In the forenoon I hauled three loads of hardwood to G D. Fergusson amounting in all to nearly three cords for which I received eleven dollars in the afternoon I worked at the drain in the field at the north side of railway at Ferndale, while Willie drew out some manure for Mr Mills then went to Strathross and harrowed some land which we had plowed out of sod two inches deep. {in column} G 11.00 10 Cold cloudy and very rainy looking all day. I finished the drain I was at yesterday and Willis plowed in the field in the forenoon in the afternoon we plowed in the same field (no. 3 of Ferndale?) next the bush breaking up a piece of new land in the centre of the field composed of swamp muck full of roots and some stumps. It is exceedingly slow work and one is kept busy picking out the roots etc. Wm Shortreed got a pig from us last night and I went over to see it weighed this morning. It went 84 lbs dressed and at 6 cent a lb came to C 5.04 {this is a farm journal so the 5 appears in a separate column from the 04 } 11 Cold, cloudy and looked like rain and indeed was raining some in the morning later on in the day the sun shone and the sky cleared but it continued windy and at intervals clouded over and rained a little. The District Council R T of T {Royal Templars of Temperance} was held in Fergus to-day. This puts me in mind that yesterday I received from the Whitehead and Hoag Co. a badge and catalogue of badges in return for which I am to try and get an order from our Council. The badge is reversible a device which is but recently patented by the Co. one side is for funeral parade and the other side is for ordinary wear I am well pleased with it. To return to the D.C. being convenor of the billeting committee I went to the � 9:20 train to meet the delegates. There were a rather small number and they were easily disposed of. We had the October 11 {1894 written vertically} District Councillor for tea. Willie plowed in field No. 3 in AM and harrowed at Strathross in PM the land we plowed shallow and intend plowing again this fall. We delivered 5 pigs which we had previously sold to Cassie for $4.50 per cwt. four of them had been kept in the pen and one outside along with four others the pen fed ones were fatter but as they were weighed in a bunch we had no means of finding their respective weights. They weighed 760 lbs which at $4.50 comes to $34.20 minus 10 cts for weighing C $34.10 {in column} 12 Raining in the morning and had been during the night. We plowed in field No.3 - finished the piece of new land and almost finished the rest of the field. Willie brought up eight chickens from Wm Bergens last night which we gave $1.50 for 1.50 {in column}we also each got a hat yesterday at 50 cts each {1.00 in column} Wm. Shortreed also got another pig last night 13 Cold day and cloudy Dr Robertson superintendent missions of North West preached in the forenoon and gave a very interesting account of the progress of mission in the N.W. 14 Very cold in the morning a quite thick ice on the tub of water at the new well Kept cold and windy with occasional glimpses of sunlight during the day. I went to Strathross with Dick in the light waggon to work at the open ditch across the thirty two acre pasturefield and took up my dinner. Willie finished the plowing on field No. 3 {unknown symbol} in the forenoon and in PM he harrowed at Strathross the shallowed plowed sod previously mentioned elsewhere. I went to the {R.T of T?} concert at night admission ten cents D.10 {in column} 16 Not quite so cold to-day more sunshine. I worked at the open ditch in the forenoon with Lucy and in PM with Dick additional. Willie harrowed in the forenoon what he was at yesterday and in PM he drove up Mary and Bella to the orchard with Cleve and they picked the rest of the apples a little over two bags the crows having eaten a large number of them. I wrote out a few thoughts on the debate that is to come off at the {R.I of I?} next Monday "Resolved that the Negro has suffered more at the hands of the White man than the A. Indian. Wm. Shortreed took away another pig. � 17 Fine sunny day but a cold wind. We took up six more rows of potatoes to-day a good crop. Father got a letter from Mr Porter St. Joseph Island enquiring if we could sell lot 14 at three dollars an acre. There is one hundred and fifty nine acres in the lot and we decided to sell the whole for three an acre or fifty-nine next the lake for three and a half an acre. October 18 Fine sunny day. We took up two rows of potatoes that were left from yesterday. I worked at the open ditch at Strathross till about eleven o' clock when Wilson Mills came up and got Lucy to go to his grandfather Wilson's funeral. In the spring we planted four kinds of potatoes besides our main crop five pounds of Early Shamrock which yielded a bag and a fifth ten pounds of North King, yield about the same as E.S. five or ten potatoes of Maggie Murphy which yielded about 3/4 of a bag the best yield I think of any, and a milk dishful of Rural New Yorkers yield 1 3/4 bags. 19 Fine day sunny and warm. We harrowed over the potato land again and got about two bags after which Willie went to Salem with Dick in the lightwaggon and got 500 lbs flour for $7.00 and a dollars worth of Bran and shorts.{D 8.00 in column}I worked at the open ditch the rest of the day and Willie started to take up the mangols in the afternoon. 20 Fine day. I continued the open ditch for about 1 1/2 chains in a Northeast direction and at right angles to the one I was furiously working at and finished yesterday we gave Mr Milne two pigs worth 3.75 {D 3.75 in column} October 20 which runs right across the field. Willie worked at the mangols to-day and we brought a load home with us at night. When we got home we found that Effie a two year old heifer had not been brought home with the cows and on search being made we found her in the bush at Ferndale where she calved. A bull calf red and white and a good length which we have named Sandy. 21 Sunday. Fine day Mr Craig preached in AM from {Jms?} 10:14, 15 and in evening a discourse from 7th chapter of Esther. 22 Cloudy day rained in the evening. I fixed up the pig stys so as to shut up 5 of the young pigs now over four weeks old in order to wean them and leave two with their mother. Willie pulled mangols at Strathross and in PM I brought down two loads. In the evening I went to {RT of T?} with my new badge and got orders from three brothers. � 23 Looked like rain all day, it kept off but rained heavily through the night.I fixed at the roothouse in the forenoon the floor of which had rotted Willie worked at the carrots. I went up in PM with team and brought one load of mangols and one of carrots. October 24 Fine day. I worked at pond at the bottom of green crop land at Strathross pulling out the willows (*then started to plow across the green crop land through the pond then across the oat stubble pea land and sod previously plowed shallow which is not well rotted.) Willie worked at the turnips pulling and shaving them by hand. We brought down the rest of the carrots about a load and a load of turnips. 25 Fine day I continued plowing and taking out willows. (*when I come to think of it I only started plowing to-day) Willie worked at the turnips. We brought down a load of turnips at noon and a load of corn at night. Bought 2 cow ties {D .20 in column} 26 Fine day between cloudy and sunny not cold. I plowed and worked at the willows in the pond to-day. Willie pulled turnips we brought down two loads Yester Wednesday Louis {Martyman?} a mason from Everton came to us in the field and gave us a tender for the barn $1.10 for the whole job. I forgot to put this down for Wednesday October 27 Fine day. We finished taking the willows of the pond. I continued plowing and Willie worked at the turnips. We took two loads down to-day. In the morning I took Cleve down to Dr Anderson as his leg was swollen the nigh hind leg. I got some liniment to rub on it after washing it with warm water and drying thoroughly rubbing downwards. In the evening I went down town and got $5.00 from Wm Shortreed as part payment for the pigs and I bought {C 5.00 in column} in Draines a rat trap for 25 cts and 19cts of snaps and a {whatdoesit?} for the end of a tug for 5 cts then I went to an auction sale of {Fardices?} books and bought Self help, the Pilgrim Fathers and facts from Rome for 9 cts the combined expenditure amounting to {D .58 in column note the 5 is obliterated with ink smudge} 28 Fine sunny day. Mr Craig preached a very practical sermon from Esther 8th chapter in the forenoon and at night from the text thou art not far from the Kingdom of heaven. I gave 5cts collection at C.E. at night {D.5 in column} 29 Fine sunny day. I plowed in the forenoon Willie shaved turnips instead of pulling and Father pulled mustard out of the turnips in AM. October 29 continued) In the afternoon Albert Sanderson helped us to {shaw?} pick turnips we started a pit in the field. We put on the gravel box to haul to the pit as it enables us to � unload quickly. We brought down a load in the forenoon and at night a gravel box not quite full. Thomas Wilkie got the dimensions of our barn to-day in order to put in a tender. I went to RT of T at night expecting to debate the Negros versus A. Indians to come off but was disappointed there are only sixteen present. I got another order for a badge Dr Anderson came up at night to inspect our cows for tuberculosis but said we need not be alarmed as they had only an attack of bronchitis and recommended that we put in a ventilator and prescribed a half cupful of mustard of the consistency of cream to be rubbed into Rose's neck every other night and also one teaspoonful of saltpeter in her food. October 30 Raining to-day. I wrote a letter to Louis {D.3 in column} Martignom of Everton asking him to send in a written tender for the barn. Geo. Bowley came over this October 30 continued) morning and gave in his tender for the barn which i s $135 with board and $160 without board. Rained more or less all day. I put a ventilator in the stable to-day and Willie exchanged castings with Beatty Bros Manufacturing Co for the whole landside of a Goody {name?} plow ours being broken. I advanced $200 on the RT of T per capita tax which we sent away to-day and 13 cts postage. Bought 2 tie ropes 20 cts and 4 panes of glass, putty etc {D $2.13 in column} {D .37 in column} October 31 Cold and cloudy in the forenoon cleared off in the afternoon. I went with Dick in the buggy up to Wm Clarks to make enquiries about the efficiency of Louis Mantignom as a mason then I went over to see the cement flow in Jms Richardsons new barn. In the afternoon we hauled turnips to the pit. We put the cattle in the barn during the night. We got a clip for the harrows 10 cts. Rained heavily last night. {D .10 in column} November 1 Cloudy day had rained slightly through the night and rained a little in the forenoon. I plowed at Strathross in the forenoon with Lucy & Cleve as Dick has a sprained hind foot. Willie shaved turnips. In the afternoon we had W&A Sanderson and we shaved the rest of the turnips and hauled to the pit. We sold Goliath to W Shortreed for $25 and gave him 10 bushels {C 25.00 in column} November 1 continued) of turnips at 7cts a bushel 70 cts. I went down to Sandersons at night and {D $.70 in column} paid him $7.50 on plow (see page 1) and $1.00 as time of boys in full. {D$8.50 in column} 2 Faire and sunny in the forenoon clouded in PM. We hauled turnips to the pit to-day M. Tobin gave us a tender for the barn to-night $135 for the job and board himself. � 3 Rained through the night cold windy and damp day. We finished taking up the turnips to- day Willie plowed in AM and I covered pits. I bought 10 cts oil of Rhodium and 10 cts shaving soap. {D .20 in column} 4 Fine day cold Mr Craig finished his discourses on the book of Esther. 5 Cold day. Willie plowed to-day and I covered the pits in AM we took a load of corn into the shed at Strathross in the afternoon I did sundry jobs. Uncle Willie with Cameron and Nellie came down in the evening and he went to the Council meeting to see and get his interest reduced to 5% and was successful. I went to RT &T at night November 6 Cold day had snowed some through the night and snowed some through the day. Willie plowed to-day. Uncle Willie went home. I bought a bit and two snaps for it to attach to a halter for 15 cts. I took the sow to Laings in the afternoon {D1.15 in column}. Wrote a letter to Louis Mantignom at night informing him that we would accept his offer provided he signed a satisfactory agreement and guarantee. 7 Cold, cloudy and snowing but slightly during the day Willie plowed. I took 3 bags of mixed wheat oats and barley to Samples for chop and bought a harne strap cost 15 cts. I hitched Dick and Duffer {D .15 in column} to-gether and plowed two rounds. Duffer did not go very well kicked up his heels etc the first round but was better the second. Wrote a letter to Peter Stewart asking him for information respecting the quality of Mantignom’s workmanship. Sent stamp for reply {D.6 in column} 8 Very frosty sunshine more or less all day. Willie plowed to-day. We bought up a load of straw. I made a culvert over the ditch at Strathross where we intend making the lane. 9. Cold and frosty snowing a little all day and got stormy at night. Willie took "Effie" to Fords and brought up the chop from the mill. We {D.15 in column}We finished the culvert in the afternoon. Rather frosty to plow although probably not impossible November 10 Cold day, cloudy. We brought down a load of hay (rakings) and a load of straw in the forenoon. In PM we fixed up the barn at Strathross to keep the cattle away from the implements and corn then we hauled two loads of stones to the barn foundation 11 Stormy and wintry like more snow. Mr McInnes preached at night we went to Strathross and drove the cattle down to the creek for a drink � 12 Cold day very frosty especially for this time of year snowing a little. I went to J. Skeoch's jr with the intention of getting out 100 rafters which I purchased from him in the bush for {$6?} but gave the contract to Robert Skeoch for $1.00 I went over to Broadfoots new barn to make inquiries of the Bremners who are working there as to the merits of Louis Mantignom as a mason and received a satisfactory answer. In PM we hauled five loads of stones to the barn foundation I went to RT of T at night and received $2.19 for what I advanced in capita tax and postage {C 2.19 in column} November 13 Snowed considerable all forenoon had snowed through the night and snowed a little in PM not so frosty to-day indeed it was a little soft. We with the aid of Mr Milne killed a pig this morning (the last of the set referred to in the entry of Oct 11) It would dress probably from 160 to 180 worth at present 6 cts per lb. or say. Rose our jersey calved {C 10.00 in column} in the afternoon a heifer calf all red. H. Cameron was down to-day with a load of oats for which he got 28cts a bushel. We hauled two loads of stones to barn foundation in PM. Received a card from Louis Mantignom in answer to mine of the 6th that he would be up to sign the agreement on Wed Nov 14/94. Bought 3 ties {D .30 in column} 14 Had snowed more through the night and continued a little in forenoon. Mild and melting some. We changed the old long sleigh hay neck to fit the bob sleigh and brought down a load of hay from Strathross and a load of straw from barn. 15 Mild day the snow has nearly all melted away and sleighing is gone. We hauled 3 loads stones in AM on sleigh and 4 in PM on wagon to barn foundation. November 16 Mild day clear in forenoon and cloudy in the afternoon with some very fine rain a little snow falling at night. We hauled six loads of stones to the barn foundation in the forenoon and in PM Willie plowed and I picked stones out of the ground in the pasture field ready for picking. 17 Saturday. Fine day frosty. Willie plowed all day. I deepened the ditch at Strathross running east and west above the dividing lane and to let the water (which we had temporily made to run across the lane and over the field) return to its old course again. Bo't pair kid gloves $1.00. We brought down some corn and have now only 4 or 5 stocks left in the field. The cattle have done considerable damage to it by tramping into the stocks and straggling the sheaves besides the stocks have settled and twisted to such an extent it is hard to handle an experience which teaches the necessity of taking in the corn before it had time to be overtaken by these calamities/ � November 18 Sunday. Cold and frosty. Mr. Horn of Elora preached in Melville at night. I went to Methodist Church at night and heard the Evangelists the Misses Hall. 19 Monday. The ground is white with snow very cold and frosty and feels as cold as the middle of winter. I went over to Fonds and saw "Edward" of Gordonville and made arrangement with him to get shingles for the barn from at $1.25 per square if I choose to accept. I dug in the side of the hill near Gordon Street at Strathross in search of building sand. Results a sand which I consider rather fine but will get mason opinion about. Willie bought 2 stove lids at Beatty Bros.{D .40 in column} for 40 cts regular price 50 cts a saving of 10 cts by being a stockholder. In PM we hauled 5 wagon loads and two stoneboat loads of stones to barn foundation and while hauling the third stoneboat load came hard upon a knoll and brock broke it. I was not at RT of T at night. 20 Tuesday. Cold and frosty more cloudy than yesterday. I got material at sawmill for a {$1.25 in column} stoneboat cost $1.25 on Cr. and bolts for same {$.57 in column} at Minnies .57 cts Cr and made it. Willie hauled two loads of stones then we brought down a load of hay in forenoon. November 20 continued) In the afternoon Willie went over to Malcolm Campbell and helped him over with some hay which we gave him for him agreeing to give us in return 4 days work as we require him. {C4.00 in column} In the evening M. Smellie came over and gave us a {illegible - truss?} for the framework of our barn $1.50 and we to get it raised. 21 Fine in the forenoon in PM clouded over and rained or rather between rain and mist thawing to-day. I hauled 3 stoneboat loads of stones to B. foundation in forenoon and Willie cleaned 5 bags of mixed wheat oats and barley for chop. 2PM I took the chop to Simples then went up to Strathross and hauled 4 loads of stones to barn on stoneboat. Willie took "Blockhead" {D 1.50 in column} to Fords. I went to prayer meeting at night and at the Missionary Committee meeting held afterwards at the residence of Mrs Nelem I gave to J. Donaldson treasurer of said comittee 25 cts for Mission {Spip?} shows {D.25 in column} and 35 cts payment on an agreement to give 5 cts a week for aid Knox College Missionary Society commencing Sep 1 94 which with 10 cts previously given pays up to Nov 2 {D .35 in column} November 22 Thursday. Public Thanksgiving day. Fine mild and cloudy. I went to Strathross and loosened stones till 10 o'clock then came home and we all went to church except Mary. Mr. Sparling preached a very good sermon from the text "In everything give thanks" I gave � 10 cts collection {D.10 in column} In PM we hauled eight stoneboat loads of stones from pasture field to barn. Father worked at the plan for the house to-day. 23 Fine day. I brought up the chop from Simple's Mill 25 cts this went to farm and loosened {D.25 in column} stones. Willie plowed to-day. In PM Louis Mantignom who was here for dinner signed the agreement for the building of barn foundation wall $115 for job complete. I took him along {Zowski?} street to show him the large stones: he said they could be used but that I would need some "headers" from the quarrie for the shed ends. I went to James Gow's quarrie and learned that enough for the job would cost $5.00 and thus far I did not decide to take them. I went to the revival meeting held in Methodist church by the Music {unclear}Hall. 24 Frosty in the morning and cloudy cleared off and clouded again at intervals. In PM got quite stormy and snowed considerable. Willie plowed in the forenoon and I loosened stones November 24 continued) In the afternoon Willie drove Mother up to James Skeoch's and took up a few North King and Maggie Murphy potatoes with them. I went to Uncle "Jims" for the saw which was sharped and got the handle mended cost altogether 20 cts {D.20 in column} 25 Sunday. Stormy and sunny at intervals frosty. Mr. Faizel preached to-day. He is from Toronto. Gave 5cts collection {D.5 in column} 26 Frosty day got milder - cloudy. We hauled six stoneboat loads of stones to barn in AM with Lucy and Cleve and in PM I used Dick and Cleve and hauled 4 stoneboat loads while Willie went to Salem and brought home the rest of the flour he bought on Oct 19 and a bag of shorts 68 cts {D.68 in column} 27. Windy in the forenoon with occasional sunshine in PM got quite stormy with two blinding snowstorms snowing a little more or less all day we hauled 11 stoneboat loads of stones to barn to-day. Wm Clark who is also building a barn came in to see our foundation in PM November 28 Wednesday. Very frosty cloudy with some sunshine. We hauled stones in the sleigh from the town line field of Strathross getting in all 5 loads. Mr. Smellie came over in the evening. We gave him the job of the barn $180 complete. 29 Thursday. Another cold frosty day. I went to J. Skeoch Jr. to see about getting some stones for headers but was unsuccessful. Willie hauled stones in AM and in PM we both were at it and drew to-day 5 loads on the sleigh. I bought a pair felt lined long boots {D 1.75 in column} � 30 Friday. Cloudy mild thawing some and a little misty. I took some pea straw down town to put in the fountain to prevent it from freezing. I deposited $60 in post office savings bank. We took our sheep, five up to Jms Skeoch. We hauled two sleigh loads in AM and two stoneboat loads in PM of stones to barn. At a meeting of the session it was decided to give Mr Craig six months leave of absence for his health provided the congregation were willing. December 1 Saturday. Cloudy mild and thawing some. We hauled 3 stoneboat loads of stones in AM and 1 stoneboat and 2 sleigh loads in PM to barn. Sold 2 quarts buttermilk to Mrs J.J. Craig for 5 cts. {C.5 in column} December 2 Sunday. Snowing a little, frosty. Mr Moody missionary from Africa preached in our church in AM and in St Andrews to united congregation in the evening. 3 Monday. Frosty, cloudy and windy in AM. Willie and I went to Mills' threshing about 10 o'clock and finished by noon. Willie bought a pair felt lined long boots $1.75 {1.75 in column} In PM Mr. Smellie went up with us to see the timber and what use could be made of the old buildings. He says we will have enough sleepers for over the root house. He also advised us to get a new shed plate as the one we have has a bad knot running through it. We hauled 3 sleigh loads stones to barn. I went to RT of T at night and was re-elected R. Secretary. 4 Tuesday. Fine day a little frosty the sun shone some in the afternoon we hauled three loads stones to barn in AM and two in PM on sleigh. We got lantern fixed 10 cts and a little shovel 10 cts. Father is over at {D .20 in column} Mr Milne and W.B&M at Sunday School Convention meeting December 5 Fine day frosty. I took Lucy and Cleve down to Wilsons and got them shod 1 set and 1 new in Lucy and 2 new ones on Cleve's front feet the first time he has ever been shod (he stood well) costing in at $1.00. We went down to Benhams {D1.00 in column} bush and brought up enough wood to finish the two cord pile ordered by Dave and which we had already started which at $3.50 per cord {C7.00 in column} We fixed the straw cutter in PM. Harry and Ada Wane come down about noon to the county S. School Convention. We went to the night meeting with them. A most interesting and instructive meeting Mr. Day answered the questions of the G.D {unclear} and was especially good. I gave 10 cts collection {D.10 in column} 6 Fine sunny day, thawing and mild. Harry and Ada Wane went home this forenoon. We brought up a load straw in AM and in PM I loosened stones till Willie came up when we hauled two stoneboat loads to barn and brought down a load of hay at night. � 7 Cloudy and somewhat misty mild thawing and drizzling some in PM. Willie and I loosened stones at Ferndale in AM in PM I went to church preparatory services. Dr Jackson Galt preached text "What think ye of Christ" I bought a waggon without box from M. Anderson {D 50.00 in column} December 8 Saturday. Cloudy and misty all day drizzling in forenoon and in PM rained at intervals. I brought our new waggon up from M Andersons in the morning and we took it and the old one up to Strathross in AM. In Pm we put up the door and door post of barn at Strathross which had been pulled down at haying. Willie bought six 31/2 x 3/8 bolts to mend gravel box {D.10 in column} 9 (Sunday) Cloudy and snowing heavy flakes in morning cleared off during the day mild. The sacrament of the Lords supper was dispersed in our church to-day earlier than usual as Mr Craig and his wife start for a six month leave of absence to New Mexico to-morrow. He preached from the "Transfiguration" an excellent discourse. There was a very large number present. In the evening Dr. Dixon of Galt preached to a full church of united congregations a good full and practical sermon from the text "Ye are the light of the world" 10 Monday. Misty all forenoon in the afternoon got stormy raining or rather drizzling and freezing coating the trees with mist in the evening turning to snow and continued stormy. We hauled 2 loads stones to barn to-day from Armstrongs in new December 10 continued) waggon in AM and in PM it being too drizzlie and stormy to use the team I made an apparatus for holding leather while sewing it. Willie went down to James Gows and ordered the stones for the barn shed ends. I went to R.T of T at night. I bought 2 balls shoemakers wax 2 cts 1 ball shoemakers linen 10 cts 1 pair hinges 10 cts 2 harness makers awls 5 cts and 1 handle for awl 5 cts {D. 32 in column} Willie got hinges for rack board for keys 10 cts and rip saw sharped 10 cts {D .20 in column} 11 Tuesday) Thawing raining more or less all day too wet to use team. I finished leather holder and mended some harnesses. Willie went down to see Christmas fair and while down bought 1 awl 5 cts and 1 harness needle 1 ct {D.6 in column} Peter Spark came down to-day to attend court in Guelph as a juryman and left buggy and Nell here. I sent a letter answering some pointed questions to WW Bucannan {D.3 in column} Received a letter from the Whitehead & Hoag Co stating the trade discount on badges reduced to 10% which I replied to by asking if they could forward an order of 12 badges all charges prepaid for 75 cts each � {D .3 in column} Willie Bella and Mary went to lecture in basement of St Andrews church given by Rev Jensen on Holland Collective {D.25 in column} 12 Wednesday Rainy more or les all day snowed a little at night. I changed the shed taking down the grain bins. Peter Spark came from Guelph to-day there being no cases for the jury. News received to-day of Sir Jm Thompsons death I went to prayer meeting at night Peter Remine presiding December 13 Cloudy day not very frosty during the day but got keener at night. I cleaned up the shed in forenoon in PM we took up to Strathross a load of manure in new waggon and brought down a load of hay in old one. Peter Spark went home to-day. Willie bought bottle English sprain cure {D1.00 in column} Received from Wm Shortreed for pigs sold to him in October $5 as part payment {5.00 in column} 14 Friday. Fine day. Cloudy in AM but cleared off bright & sunny. rather warm considering the season. We hauled seven loads stones to barn in new waggon from Armstrongs and two from our own place. Took up two loads manure 15 Saturday Fine sunny day. We hauled 4 loads stones to-day (all from Armstrongs except one) to barn. Took up two loads manure. 16 Sunday. Looked like rain in AM and did rain some in PM Mr Wardrobe appointed in Mr Craigs place preached to-day. 17 Cloudy day somewhat stormy and snowing some. I went down to James Gows for a load stones (headers) and on the way got Dick shod on front feet 1 new & 1 set 40 cts and got harness mended {D .40 in column} December 17 continued) Took down 3 bags chop. In PM went for another load of (headers) and brought up the chop 15cts and 5 bags dust 52 after which {.67 in column} I went to Castle's house where a committee meeting was held re distributing Xmas dinners to the poor. Went to Rt of T at night. 18 Tuesday Fine day, frosty and cloudy with occasional sunshine. We took up a load manure and brought down a load of hay from barn then a load straw from barn at Ferndale. In PM Willie and Bella went up to Arthur with Lucy in buggy and I broke some big stones on Forfar & Gzowski Streets. Went to C.E. Business meeting at Argos at night. � 19 Fine day. Frosty in morning and probably all day but the sunshine which occasionally shone through the clouds thawed the surface of the ground. I took the old waggon up to barn at Strathross and brought down the new one to Ferndale where I put on a load of stones and was on the road up with it where Dick's trig broke so I went home. In PM Willie came down from Arthur and Geo Cameron with him who went to Galt with train. Willie took the trig down to get mended and while down got the tug that was there paid for it and the martingale I got mended December 19 continued) on Monday as well as paying for this one all of which came to 70 cts {D.70 in column} he also got his tooth filled 50 cts. {D.50 in column} We hauled two loads stones up to barn. Willie brought down from Strathross the heifer we bought from C Kay. 20 Thursday. Misty in the morning cleared off bright sunny day like Indian summer. Took creamer down to Websters to get a screw plug put in there. Willie hauled a load stones on waggon from Ferndale to barn and then brought up the creamer which cost $1.00. In PM we took up a load of {D 1.00 in column} of manure to Strathross then hauled up a load stones from there then from Townline Field No. 3 Ferndale. I picked stones and broke them. 21 Friday. Fine in morning got cloudy and rained about 10 o'clock cleared off again in PM. Mild weather. We hauled 2 loads stones up to barn in AM from Ferndale and in PM got a load on Forfar Street and one at Strathallan. Geo Cameron came from Galt to-day and Hugh came down and drove him home. December 22 Saturday. Fine day sunny but frosty. We hauled 2 loads stones to barn in AM from Ferndale and in PM one from Forfar Street and 2 from Strathross all in waggon 23 Fine day. Frosty Dr Wardrobe read a letter from Mr Craig who is in Raton N. Mexico - no improvement in health yet. 24 Monday. Cloudy day snowed in PM considerable. We hauled down a load of hay from barn Strathross and 1 load strain form barn Ferndale. I took down 1 bag potatoes 45 cts and 1 bag turnips 15 cts {D. 60 in column} to help make up a Xmas dinner for 9 or 10 families. in PM I helped to deliver them together with Jms {Draimie?} who provided the horse and rig. Bought a china fruit holder as present for A Black who is to be married to J Tumplin on Wednesday $1.00 {D 1.00 in column} Willie took Bessie to Fords $1.50 and brought {D 1.50 in column} down the sheep from Jms Skeoch $1.00. Took up load manure {D 1.00 in column.} � 25 Tuesday. Christmas. Frosty day. The sky has a stormy appearance snowed at intervals during day sun shone occasionally no sleighing. We drove Mrs Walker over for dinner and then back in PM. Uncle Jim was also over for dinner. We were all with the exception of Bella who is at Arthur in at Aunt's for the evening December 26 Wednesday. Very frosty, cloudy and snowing very fine flakes amounting to little. We hauled 4 loads stones from Ferndale to barn through Armstrongs. 27 Thursday. A very frosty and cold day, stormy, some sunshine in PM. sundogs at either side of the sun, a cold stormy appearance of sky. We fixed roothouse to keep out frost then made a frame to lift stones in AM. In afternoon we hauled 2 loads stones to barn from Ferndale. Georgine Spark was here for dinner came down with Jms McLellan. Mother bought a pair spectacles from Pre {unclear}Morris {D 2.52 in column} 28 Friday. Very keen frost, bright sunny day. We hauled 2 loads stones to barn from Ferndale in AM and in PM 1 load stones then brought down a load hay and brought up load straw. 29 Saturday. Very frosty cloudy somewhat stormy and snowed some especially in PM. I went to Camerons (Arthur) where I found Bella waiting for me and a little after 3 o'clock we started out for Wands where we reached a little after six o'clock. the roads are bad and we made slow progress in the buggy. We spent a very pleasant evening there. December 29 continued) besides Harry and Ada there were Mrs Howie and Lizzie Wand sister from Manitoba. Willie bought me a pair mits 60 cts machine oil 10 cts{D. 60 in column} and castor oil for buggy 7 cts shorts 50 cts {D. 67 in column} 30 Sunday. Frosty day between sunny and cloudy snowed some at night. At Wands Bella and I in PM we went to Methodist church at Goldstone no preaching the time was all taken up by Sunday school exercises distributing presents in the evening Harry Bella Ada and myself drove up to Drayton and heard Miss Doyle preach she was very good and earnest. Goforth preached at Melville. 31 Monday. Frosty but not so keen as last week. Harry Wand and I went to see two new barns in the neighbourhood in the forenoon. In PM Bella and I drove home again coming by Elora. 1895 � January 1 New Years Day. Tuesday. Cloudy frosty and snowing a little. Willie, Fred, Wilson Milne and I skated up the river to Jms Richardsons and went in to see his new barn. In the evening Arthur Jennie Dave Fred, aunty and Annie and Wilson Mills{wonder if this should be Milne and is an error of text} were in to spend the evening. 2 Wednesday. Frosty sunny and cloudy at intervals. We took up a load of pea straw to the sheep at Strathross and brought down a load hay in PM we took up the waggon and brought down put the box on the sleigh and hauled 3 loads stones to barn 3 Thursday. Not very frosty snowed considerably in PM. We hauled a load stones to barn in sleigh from Strathross then brought down the waggon and hauled 2 loads form creek field Ferndale then in PM we hauled up a load from Gzowski street 1 from creek field and one from Armstrongs 4 Friday. Frosty sunny day. We hauled 3 loads stone in waggon from creek field Ferndale in AM and in PM sold a load hay 1600 lbs to Dave Watson @$7 per ton then brought up a load {C 5.60 in column} straw from the barn. Weighing hay cost {D.10 in column} 1895 centred at top of page January 5 Saturday. Cold day. Snowing more or less all day and blowing also. We went down to Benhams bush in the forenoon and cut up a tree and brought home with us about half a cord of wood for Dave. In PM we took both waggons up to barn at Strathross and brought down the sleigh although on account of the wind the sleighing is not good. Mother got some homeopathic medicine from Mrs. {1.00 in column} Knox and I took 10 pills for my cold 6 Sunday. Snow fell during the night which would have made not bad sleighing had it remained but it rained this forenoon and damp all day and thawing. I remained at home this forenoon an account of my cold but went out in the evening. Dr. Wardrobe preached an excellent sermon from Heb 11 and a clause of the last verse. "Some better thing" 7 Monday. Frosty morning and evening but thawing slightly during the day snowed a little at night. General Municipal elections throughout the country Mr. Perry elected Reeve of Fergus. Alex Shaw drove me up to Cumnock to vote I did not vote in Fergus. Thos Hamilton drove Father up to Cumnock to vote (over) 1895 centred on top of page � January 7 continued) I cleaned 5 bags oat barley and wheat mixture for chop and Willie took it down and brought it up again in the afternoon. He also hauled up six loads manure to Strathross in the sleigh. I went to R.T of T at night was appointed captain in a debate the subject yet to be decided. Father received a letter from Shortreed Bros. Hilllsdale stating that he had loaded in a car 5400 ft 12 ft inch hemlock and 6000 18 ft and asking us to send order to finish their load. 8 Tuesday. Frosty day stormy and snowing at intervals all day cleared off at night got frostier. We took up a load manure on sleigh then gathered a load stones off plowed turnip land and took it to barn in AM. In the afternoon we took up another load manure to Strathross in sleigh then hauled 2 loads stones from Town line at the head of Fords farm going through his field. Mr. Smellie came over this morning to see what lumber we would send for to make up carload and we decided on 900 ft dressed and matched 14 feet inch pine. 1895 January 9 Wednesday. Frosty. Fine sunny day. We took up a load manure to Strathross then hauled a load stones on sleigh from town line at Fords in AM. In the afternoon we took up a load stones from creek field Ferndale going through Armstrongs over the creek with the sleigh then hauled 2 loads from Fords (T.L). 10 Thursday. Stormy and snowing all day turned to hail in afternoon. We went down to Benhams in AM cut up a tree and brought home some wood in the sleigh which almost completed Dave's cord. In PM we took up a load stones from lane Ferndale to barn then put the girts in the old sheep house to one side out of the way preparatory to putting in lumber as a car load of 12 818 ft hemlock came to day from Shortreed Bros. Hillsdale containing. We brought up 4 bags dust {.60 in column} and 50 cts oatmeal from Wilsons Mill.{.50 in column} I went to prayer meeting at our church at night 1895 centred at top of page January 11 Friday. Fine sleighing. Stormy and snowing some. We got up early and hauled 3 loads of lumber from the car (referred to in yesterday's entry) in AM and two loads in the afternoon on the sleigh to farm. � 12 Saturday. Fine sunny day thawing some. We hauled the rest of the car load four loads. Mary Clyne came here from Hillsburg on C.P.R. Saw Gord and McLean down town at night and ordered a new shed sill 10X10 37 ft long. 13 Sunday. Cloudy snowing and very stormy not very frosty. Mr. Wardrobe preached morning and evening. 14 Monday. Stormy and snowing occasional glimpses of blue sky and sunshine. We drove Mary Clyne up to her Uncle David's as we went to Strathross for a load of hay. In PM Willie drove father and I up to barn where we measured some of the lumber. I went to R.T of T at night. W C Lindsay was initiated. 1895 36 January 15 Tuesday. Snowing quite heavy in forenoon cloudy all day. frosty. We brought up a load straw from the barn and a load hay down from Strathross in am. In the afternoon Willie Bella Mary Clyne and Wilson Mills went over to Salem and got 500 Ibs flour cost $7.00 and brought home 250 Ibs {in column} 7.00 I went up with them and measured some more of the lumber. I wrote considerable at my debate to-night {Pulprik?} versus Press of which 2 am captain of the affirmative to come off next monday night. Wrote a letter to {Ges?} Beatty requesting him to attend Royal Templar meeting 16 Fine day. Frosty. Sunny at intervals. We went down to Benhams brush and brought up to Blacks mill two three 14ft logs and a {written in pencil in margin: 3.14 & 1.17} 17 foot one to get cut for girls and in PM we brought up two 14 foot ones. The sleighing is excellent. 17 Not so frosty snowing more or less all day. We went down to Benhams brush cut some of a tree and had a log on the sleigh and was putting on another when Dicks {home?} broke and we had to come home empty. We got two chairs and mended one a new round hook on and out saw sharped at {Jenplins?} in all cost 5 5 cts then {in right margin: 55} went down again in PM and brought up 3 logs for home use for fuel. I went to prayer meeting night {bough?} Cameron was down to see about getting a car load oats 37 1856 January 18 friday Snowy all day but very heavy and thick in the afternoon not very frosty. We went down to Benhams brush in the forenoon cut two logs and was in the act of putting a log on the sleigh when Lucys whiffletree broke and we had to come home empty. In the � afternoon we took the wood rock and brought home some wood some cordwood and the west limbs etc. 19 Saturday. Snow quite deep on the ground from last night. Fine sunny day warm sun but slightly frosty air. We sawed a log and split some of it in AM. In the afternoon we finished measuring the lumber and found and found it over 200 ft more than the amount that being 11 00 ft at $10 per M {in right margin: 114 00 3 00} We finished Dave's cord of wood 20 Sunday. cloudy between raining and hailing. Dr Wardrobe preached in forenoon and a student (Mr Eddington I think his name is) preached at night from the text "She has done what she could" 21 Monday. Raining more or less all day. We cut wood to-day Jack Johnson and Mrs Johnson came down to day and on account of the rain remained 38 January 21 continued) all night. Mr Johnson Mary Mary Clyne Willie and myself went to an open meeting of the R T of T. I acted as one of the captains on a debate Resolved that the pulpit has done more for civilization than the press I and Ms Cassidy supported the affirmative and R mills and Ms McFadger supported the negative. The judges were Mrs Beattie Mrs Mennie and Geo Lindsay and the decided in favor of the Pulpit (our side) 22 Tuesday. Snowing and very stormy also frosty. We cleaned 6 bags of mixed stuff for {chop? crop?} in forenoon. Too stormy to work outside Annie and Jamie {Skroch?} came down in PM and helped with a quilt. I drove them up in the sleigh. 23 Wednesday. Cold frosty snowing and very stormy yet. We put a load of manure on the sleigh and got as far as town line when we had to turn back on account of the drifts. We went up the A.S. road and found it drifted also but we got through but had to go through the field to get to barn at Strathross. I got a chain and whiffletree mended at January 23 (continued) Templins cost 35cts, Bella McInnes was here for tea. 24 Thursday. Fine and sunny in the forenoon clouded over in PM and snowed some in the evening. We brought up a load of straw from the barn then went to the old house Ferndale for a load of hay but before we got there we had to break a road on the town line aided by Jim Ford and Sam McKee so we only brought a few forkfuls. In PM Willie went up to feed the cattle himself with team and I went to river to see Jno McFadgen about getting ice, after � which we went to old house and brought home 3/4 of a load the road being sufficiently good to do so. Went to prayer meeting at night Dr Wardrobe spoke on the coming of Christ. 25, Friday. Fine sunny day in the forenoon and part of the afternoon after which it clouded over and got quite stormy at night. Willie hauled 4 loads ice 112 blocks in all in 4 loads and 2 packed. Getting the ice from McFadgen for 1 1/2 cent a block amount to $1.56. Mary Clyne is still here and Clara came from Hillsberg Erin where she is teaching in the 8 PM train. January 26, Saturday. Very stormy and had snowed a lot during the night. Big drifts and bad roads. Late trains. Snowing more or less all day not extra frosty but very drifty. We packed the rest of the ice to-day. Mary Clyne, Clara Mary and I went to call on John Templin Jr and his better half in the evening. Willie drove us up in the sleigh then came for us and drove us home. I got a piece of the wedding cake to dream on. 27, Sunday. Very stormy snowing and frosty. The CPR went out to-day to open the road. Dr Middlemis preached in the morning from the text Jno 11.15 and I am glad for your sakes I was not there to the intent ye may believe; nevertheless let us go unto him and in the evening on the subject of prayer. 28,Monday.Frosty not so stormy some sunshine. We cut wood to-day. Clara Clyne went to the station in the morning but the CPR had never got back since going out yesterday and did not come in all day so she remained here all night. Mary Clyne took sick about half past eleven PM and I went down for Dr. Johnson who came up. I went to R T of T at night and wrote out the quarterly report. 41 January 29 Tuesday. Fine sunny day, frosty. Clara Clyne went back to Hillsberg to-day the CPR having come back during the night I went down town and sent away the capita tax on 67 members @ 16 ets each amounting to $10.72. In PM we sold and delivered a load of hay to M. Smellie he helping us {underlined in green: to load it. 1340 at $7.00 per} ton for which I received $4.65 Bella did spin. 30 Wednesday. Fine and sunny in the forenoon frosty. In the afternoon got a little stormy and snowed some. We hauled 3 loads hay from the stack at Strathross to-day May Clyne went to Guelph on 3PM train on her way home to Brantford. Mr Smellie was over at night and we finished (Bram & shots ____60 calculating the material for the barn. � 31 Thursday. Fine sunny day frosty. We hauled 2 more loads from the stack to-day thus finishing the third of the stack which we cut down with hay knife. Willie Mary and I went to hear Dr Jackson of Galt deliver a lecture in our church to night. "Fine and Firemen." a most excellent lecture. we gave combined collection of 20cts. Willie took down 6 bags chop to Wilsons and brought it 50cts oatmeal & 4 bags duct up {underlined: 1 30} 42 February 1 Friday. Fine in forenoon, got cloudy and snowed some in PM. We made arrangements for bringing the young cattle from Strathross by putting the seven pigs in the pen next the henhouse and fitting where they were with a stall across the shed in AM and in PM we brought them down. We also brought down a load turnips and a fox which we killed in the barn and skinned in the evening. We got 1 Ib 4 in nails and 1 Ib 3 in to fix the stalls etc. 8 {Vertically in left margin: Received a letter from H Waind} 2 Saturday. Fine clear sunny day but Keen frost. We sold 2 loads of hay 1 load con-taming 2210 Ibs {underlined in green: to ms Robinson after per turn} and one to {underlined in green: Mr Donaldson 2000 Ibs. We} {In right margin underlined: 7 74 7 00} brought the 5 sheep down to-day. I saw Sow and McLean to-night and made an aggreement to get our stable material etc for $8 per M for 14 ft stuff and under and $9 for longer. Bought a cattle tie. Paid for weighing the hay 2 oats {In right margin underlined: 20 10} 3 Sunday. Fine sunny day. Frosty Dr Wardrobe preached morning and evening. I remained at home in the evening. 4 Monday Fine day in AM got a little stormy and snowed some in PM very frosty. We brought up a load straw from the barn in AM and 44 February 8 Friday. Another cold frosty day stormy blowing and snowing probably the coldest day yet although the temperature is not quite so low. ranging from 15 to 8 below zero. Willie went down to Reids to get his teeth filled and I went down town in AM and in PM I mended some harness. Bella McJunes have for tea. 9 Saturday Not so frosty to-day from 12 to 16 above zero but very stormy and snowing the CPR has not been down since yesterday. We blocked the hole in the barn at Ferndale to � keep out the sparrows sawed wood and plastered with snow water the cracks in the ice preparatory to putting in the sawdust. 10 Sunday. Frosty and cloudy snowing a little and a little stormy. Dr Wardrobe preached morning and evening from the same text Ex 17:6 and {kon?} 10:4 11 Monday. Not very frosty some sunshine We took up a load manure to Strathrossand spread it then brought down a load turnips and in PM we took up a load manure spread it and brought down a load turnips. Went to RZ of Y at night 12 Tuesday. Fine day the sun shone through a thin layer of clouds and thawed the snow a little 45 February 12 continued) We went down to J Skooch for in AM to get rafters but as he had not enough out we only brought four in the afternoon we went down to {underlined in red: Benhams brush and brought to Blacks saw mill 2 logs 17 & 14 ft long} respectively. 13 Wednesday. cloudy and a little windy and snowing some not very frosty thawing a little in shelter. Willie went down to get his teeth filled in AM so I hauled up {underlined in red: 2 loads manure to} Strathross and spread it. In PM we went to Benhams brush and brought up {underlined in red: 2 logs both 17 ft and a buck to Blacks.} Willie took {underlined in green: Rosa to Fonds.} Father got a long letter from C. young {in right margin: 1.50) 14 Thursday. Cloudy in AM and sunny in PM. Frosty at night although thawing some in shetter during day a little stormy. We went to {underlined in red: Benhams brush and brought up a 10 ft log to Blacks} and in PM we brought {underlined in red: 3.17 ft logs and I. 14 ft for} girls also a price we bought have for wood. two of the girls we got from {underlined in red: Days part be having taken some of ours.} 15 Fine clear sunny day Frosty although thawing in the sun. we brought up from Days part of Benhams bush {underlined in red: 3 girls 14ft and 1 17ft} then brough up the 1 1/2 rich lumber we 46 February 15 continued) we got cut out of the 10 and 14 ft logs we brought yesterday. In the afternoon we brought home for fuel {underlined in red: 3 logs maple} � 16 Saturday Fine sunny day. Frosty but thawing in the sun. We brought up a log from Benhams in AM for wood and in PM brought a load hay from Old house and a load straw from barn. 17 Sunday Fine day not very frosty sunny Dr Wardrobe preached morning and evening 18 Monday. Not very frosty cloudy snowing some and in PM got very stormy. We cleaned out the shed and calf stable and I hauled up to Strathross 2 loads of manure there from in AM and in PM 3 loads 4 of which I spread and one put in heaps. Went to R T of T at night and made an extemporary speech on the subject "the necessity of learning some occupation" Bella & Willis went to the D Lely concert. 19 Tuesday not very frosty Between cloudy snow storm and sunshine. We went to Benhams brush and brought up a load of boys for wood in AM and in the afternoon brought up 3 14ft girts from Days part and one 17 ft from Benhams 47 February 20 Wednesday. Frosty clear and sunny in forenoon clouded over in PM and got very stormy by night. We brought up {underlined in red: 2 maple logs for wood from Benhams in AM and in {underlined in red: PM brought home a maple log about 2 ft in diameter} and 3 {underlined in red: small burch logs.} We came over the bridge at night for the first time for nearly 2 weeks as they are have been raising it and stopped traffic in it meanwhile. Mrs Word her mother and Mrs Sanderson were here in PM at a quilting bee. 21 Thursday. Stormy all day and snowing not very frosty. the CPR went up but never came down to-day. We cleaned six logs of mixed stuff for shop in AM. In afternoon we cut wood sharpened axe and sewed mortingale 22 Friday. Frosty cloudy with occasional sunshine and snowed a little. We hauled up to Strathross {underlined in red: 2 loads of manure in AM and 3 in} PM put it in little heaps I sewed some harness. Mary got a letter from M Clyne. 23 Saturday. Frosty cloudy in morning cleared off sunny day, had snowed some during night. CPR came down last night. We went to Benhams in AM and on the road took six bags of mixed 48 � February 23 continued) stuff to get chopped at Wilems mill we brought up a sleigh box full of cordwood and the chop with 4 bags duet and paid for oatmeal got me Jan 10 Uncle Willie and Fred were down to-day we hauled a load hay from Old House in PM. I went to Mrs Mennies at night to a committee meeting in connection with open meeting to be held at RZ of Z on Monday. 24 Sunday. Not very frosty Dr Wardrobe preached. 25 Monday. Had been stormy through night and rained a few drops in morning temperature ranged about freezing point all day thawing some in shelter very windy in forenoon and snow & storm in PM cloudy most of day with occasional sunshine and blue sky. We hauled up to Strathross a load manure and brought down a load turnips with some corn on top and the same in the afternoon. Willis and I went to R Z of Z open meeting at night and heard the debate. miser versus spendthrift. 26 Tuesday Fine sunny day Frosty thawing some in sun. We went to {underlined in red: Benhams} and brought up a {underlined in red: load two logs and two smaller pieces a stub and in} PM I went to Sow & McLean "Thoroughbread" and brought {underlined in red: 12 50 ft 2 in tamerock plank to barn.} wrote a letter to Holton Drew every evening about bricks 49 February 27 Wednesday Fine clear sunny day in forenoon clouded over in PM rained a few drops thawing all day but especially in PM. We brought wood in rack from Benhams both AM & PM 28 Thursday cloudy all day and misty thawing a lot. We went to saw mill for sawdust but got none so brought up {underlined in red: 5 girls we had cut} three broke a road through Armstrongs field to haul stones. In PM we {underlined in red: took up a small load stones to} Barn then a larger one Went to prayer meeting at night. Bot a call tie 1 Friday. Thawing all forenoon got frosty in PM and quite cold and windy by night.we hauled {underlined in red: 5 loads stones from 7 crudale up to} barn. The sow piged to-day ten little white ones. Belle We all but father went to Lecture in our church by Dr Smith Kingston on "Boys I have known" a most humurous talk. 2 Saturday. Fine clear sunny day frosty. We hauled a load hay from old house and a load straw from barn in AM. In afternoon we brought another load from the old house all that was � left except one {illegible} hundred pounds we left for J. Davis. then I took up a {underlined in red: load manure} to Strathross and put it in piles. Went down town at night saw Dave Waters got an order of 3 j Hamilton on him for {underlined in red: $5.60 for} hay received on Jan 4 50 March 3 Sunday. Cloudy and mild thawing some in forenoon in PM got quite frosty windy and snowed some. Dr Wardrobe preached in forenoon from Matt 13.52 Bringing out of his treasures things near and old and at night Mr Aull of Palmerstone preached in St Andrews church to united congregation on the transfiguration. 4 Monday. Very stormy day snowing and blowing and pretty frosty also. I went to Sow & Mc Leans brush in AM and brought to barn the rest of the {underlined in red: 14 ft tamarack flooring and 10 13ft jousting and 13 12 ft ones} and in the afternoon I mended a martingale Lucys broke and wrote a letter to CV {illegible} with J Moffet subscription to R. Lamplar also asking him a question about private communications and wrote a letter to Uncle George Chucky inquiring about the twice of bricks. & over from Elora at R Z of Z at night 5 Tuesday Fine sunny and frosty by evening and snowed in PM and during the night. I hauled {underlined in red: 36 14ft 3x4in 33 12ft 3x4 and 228ft 2mitane plank and} in PM 10 {underlined in red: 14ft 3x4, 5. 16ft 3x10, 14 12ft 3x10 {illegible} 15 12ft 3x8 {illegible}} from Sow and McLean got sleigh bolder mended. 6 Wednesday. 2 above zero this morning Sunny in forenoon got a little stormy in PM and snowed heavily at intervals with occasional clearing up and sunshine. 2 went to Sow and McLeans in AM and brought {underlined in red: 19 16ft 3x10 sills 7 19ft 3x10 5 13ft 3x10 1 12ft3x10} 51 March 6 Wednesday (continued) 2 PM Willie went to Salem for the rest of the flour which he paid for on January 15th and took Jim Wilson and myself up to Wm Wilson's sale. I bought a mower tongue 5 cts some plaster pan's 55cts a cultivator 25 cts a pea rake $1.50 and a sleigh $1.25 in all the conservatives were expecting some of the {immusterials?} here to speak but they did not come. � 7 Fine day sunny and thawing some. In forenoon I went to Sow and McLeans and brought the rest of the plank 12ft stuff for barn floor 1232ft and in PM Willie and I went to Wilsons and brought home what we brought at the sale. 8 Friday Not frosty snowing in early forenoon and all afternoon quite windy also. We went to Harwoods and brought the rest of the timber home a 26ft frost 10x10 23 ft plate 8x10 and a 24ft plate 7x7 and in PM brought from Sow & McLeans 12 joists 16ft 3x10 and 14 19ft ones. Bella McInnes was here for tea 9 Saturday clear and frosty in morning got cloudy and snowed in PM and quite stormy. We went to Benhams and brought up a load 4ft logs 5 of them but remained at home in PM. 52 March 10 Sunday. Snowing in morning and temperature about freezing point cleared off and got colder any by evening was very frosty and clear making it possible and excellent for viewing the eclipse of the moon which took place after nine o'clock Dr Wardrobe preached. 11 Fine clear sunny day and frosty went down to 26* below zero during night. I went to Sow & McLeans and brought to barn 7* 19ft 3x10 6 12ft 3x10 22 14ft 3x4 and 17 12ft 3x4 and in PM took {underlined in green: 4230 Ibs hay to Neils McLean's at $7 per ton} at RZ of Z at night. 12 Tuesday Sunny and clear in early morning then got quite misty and remained so all forenoon cleared away in PM although still cloudy and snowing a little temperature not freezing in PM. I took {underlined in green: 2130 Ibs hay to A Sow's at $7.000 per ton then} went to stack where (Willie and Malcolm and taken of the top and hauled it to Malcolm's) and brought a load home. And in PM we brought 2 loads home from stack aided by Malcolm dividing the remaining part in two. I got a letter from Uncle George Chesly re price of brick 53 March 13 Wednesday. Cloudy mild and thawing some got very windy at night. We hauled the rest of the section of stack we cut yesterday one load and a load straw from barn and in PM took up a load manure and brought down a load turnips. Hugh Cameron here in PM. I went to committee meeting at Ms {Menerve's?} at night {illegible} Royal Templar open meeting. 14 Thursday Very stormy during last night calm and keen frost in morning 10* below zero sunny day occasional cloudy. I went to Sow $ McLeans in AM and bought home & 19ft 3x10, � 4 13ft 3x10 8 12ft 3x8, 2 12ft 3x10, 20 12ft 3x4, 2 14ft 3x4, 6 12ft 4x4, 2 14ft 4x4, and 1 9ft 10x10 cedar and in afternoon {underlined in green: took a load hay to Jackson baker 2240 Ibs at $7.00 per ton came to} An Arabian came here in the evening and is remaining all night. We went to prayer meeting at night. Dr Wardrobe presided and we had a bible reading on the inspiration of the bible 15 Friday. Quite frosty in morning. Thawed a very little in the sun during the day. Snowed some in the evening. We brought up a load wood from Benhams in AM and in afternoon went to A Armstrong's sale and bought stove 140 harness 175 paid We were all over at Mill's at night 54 March 16 Saturday Still very frosty Sunny day with occasional snow flurries. Thawing a little in the sun. We went to Armstrongs and brought home the stove and harness, ordered a bag low grade flour for pig feed at Groves Mill In the afternoon I went to Sow and McLeans and brought home to barn the rest of the timber {vig?} 1 8x10 25ft 1 7x7 24ft and 1 9x9 18ft, 2 10x10 9ft cedars and 3 3x8 12ft tamarack. Wrote a letter to Elora about a RZ of Z visit to there 17 Sunday Fine day frosty but thawing in sun. Dr Wardrobe preached morning and evening 18 Monday. Frosty day sunny and thawing some in sun. We reopened the road through Armstrongs then hauled 2 loads stones up to barn from pile at railroad bridge and in PM we hauled 3 loads while Will was away with them 2 cleaned 4 bags mixed stuff for chop. Some sports had a shooting contest at mock pigeons in barn field in PM. We went to political meeting at night and heard {Meeens?} Charlton and McMullen. 19 Tuesday Fine evening day frosty but thawing in the sun. We hauled 2 loads stones to barn in AM and 2 cleaned 2 bag chop making 6 which Will took to mill and brought up in PM in PM we hauled up 2 load stones to barn from crack field. 55 March 20 {underneath in left margin: peas} Wednesday. Frosty sunny day thawing in the sun. We took 2 loads stones to barn from railroad pile at Ferndale and in PM went to station and brought home 9 bushels Potter peas 6 1/3 bushels Multiplier peas and 6 1/3 bushels Prince Albert peas. We got them from Mr Sanderson who had a can load shipped from near � Barrie and paid 75cts a bushel costing for the 21 1/3 bushels {in right margin underlined: 16.00} We got them for seed then Willie took load manure to Strathross. I was weak with {grippe?} 21 Thursday Weather similar to yesterday. I was unable for work to-day and lay in bed nearly all forenoon and remained in all day with headache and grippe. Willie took with {McKus?} help to load a load hay to {underlined in green: Neil McLeans 1720 Ibs at $7 per ton came to $6.02 and in PM} {written in right margin: 6.02} he brought down a load turnips Myrtle calved to-day a dark red bull calf which we call Ben Hur. 22 Friday Below zero during night but thawing a good deal in the sunshine which lasted all day under a clear sky. I was unable for much exertion to-day so Willie run things to-day again I walked down to Blacks saw mill in the morning to see if we could get any sawdust in the morning to see if we could get any sawdust but found two teams there already. Willie took up two loads manure to Strathross and put on half a load which I took up at the last. 56 March 22 Friday (continued) the roads are getting bare some places and along the town line where the snow very deep it was plowed on one side to level it but the horses sink through the loose snow and it is questionable if it is an improvement. 23 Saturday Frosty during night-thawing all day temperature about 46 above zero sunny yet cloudy and leaden around horizon. feels like a change I remained idle to-day again except choreing some Willie with Malcolm's help took a load hay {underlined in green: to a Sows in AM 170 2010 Ibs at $7 per ton and in PM c 7 3 1/2} took a load {underlined in green: to {Jns?} Woods 1900 Ibs at $7.00 per ton c 6.65} I went to Dr Johnsons at night and got medicine for enlarged breast also bought 1 bottle {hypl---sides?} $1.50 in all c 2.50 24 Sunday thawing all day. had rained during the night cloudy in morning but cleared off during day and clouded over again at night I remained at home all day Dr Wardrobe preached 25 Monday. Raining during night. Between sunny and cloudy to-day and very windy also in afternoon frequent snow flurries. Thawing all day. We took a jag straw to H. Miloy and a load home then Willie brought down a load turnips. We got a letter from jack McLellan stating we could get {smudged} oats and wheat in his neighborhood. � 57 March 26 Tuesday. Frosty last night and a little to-day. Stormy all day snowing at intervals $ Willie brought up another load sawdust in AM it with yesterdays one cost 25cts In {in margin: D 25} PM we mended harness indoors Willie went to RZ of Z entertainment to-night committee of {in margin: D 10} which I was convener but smalls to attend. Mary went to Daery Lecture and entertainment wrote to {Jno?} McCartney about wheat and to Jack McClellan about oats both reply stamps {in margin: D12} 27 {below in left margin: Goose Wheat} Wednesday. Frosty in morning ranged about 32 above zero all day snowing and got very stormy at night Wilson Mills and Willie went up in sleigh with Dick and Lucy to John McLellans they got the seed wheat from JNO McCartney (goose wheat) cost 6.50 but the roads were too bad to go to Mr Binus where they were to get seed oats hence the came home where they arrived after six o'clock. I mended harness at home to-day. 28 Thursday. Frosty day very windy and snowing at intervals in AM and in PM got sunny and not quite so windy. Thawed considerable to-day in the sun {underlined in green: We took a load hay to McFadger 1190 Ibs @ $7 per ton he c 4.25} paying for weighing and a load {underlined in green: to Madill 1800 Ibs @7 per ton c 6.40} paid for weighing and in PM a load to Seo Sow {underlined in green: 2040 IBS @ c 7.65 7.50 per ton $7.65.} Mary got a letter from D Ross. 58 March 29 Friday. Frosty and cloudy south east wind chilly thawed some in PM got windy at night. We took a load {underlined in green: hay to James Sow 1940 Ibs @ $8 per ton then a load c 1.76} home in AM in PM we brought down a load hay for cows then from barn brought up a load straw. Willie bought a cop at C Beatties the sleighing is nearly {right margin: D 1.75} all gone in town Wm Shortreed is moving to the farm again 30 Saturday. Frosty day. sunny and thawing some Willie went to Blacks sawmill and brought up 14 girts to barn in two loads on sleigh then 1 load of the lumber off the girts home in AM and 2 cut some wood then went to Strathallan with {underlined in green: Hugh Scott and gave him about 1/2 ton hay which} he was to get weighed and pay for In PM Willie took up load manure and brought down load turnips. Wm Shortreed altered pigs. I went to Dr Johnsons at night again � 31 Sunday. East wind frosty thawing a little in the sunshine. Dr Wardrobe preached morning and evening. I remained at home all day with cold. April 1 Monday. Frosty day cloudy all day raining a little in AM and snowing in PM. Willie has a bad cold and Bella too. We mended harness to-day. 59 April 2 {beneath in left margin: Rafters Oats} Tuesday. Frosty. Everything is covered with ice and glitters in the bright sunshine The snow which fell yesterday together with the ice has renovated the sleighing on the bare {flaus?}. Sunshine all day and thawing yet still frosty air Willie was off work to-day with the cold. I went to J Skirchs and brought home 13 17 ft rafters and 3, 21ft rafters and in PM went to James Burnetts to see about seed oats he wanted 41cts a bushel for them I got 26 bushels Banner {oats?} at JNO Hunters for 35cts a bushel paid the sleighing of the morning is all gone. {in right margin: 9.00} 3 Wednesday. Frosty day 18 above zero in the morning very strong cold wind in PM sunshine all day and thawing considerably in the sun. I brought a load turnips from Strathallan in AM and another in PM from upper pit finishing it. Left about 1/3 frozen ones. Wrote a letter to Uncle George of Chesley acknowledging weight of his of March 9 {be?} brick. 4 Thursday. Frosty day cloudy with occasional sunshine thawing some. I went to Wm Tindale to see if he had oats for sale and found he hadn't then came home and mended harness. wrote a card to Mr {Bines?} we seed oats In PM I cleaned the barn floor and with what grain I got and same from bin cleared 4 bags for chop 69 April 5. Friday. 20 degree above zero in the morning but got up to 40 during the day, thawed considerable to-day. Between sunny and cloudy. I hauled three loads manure from Templins to Strathallan in AM also sold 5 pigs to Mr. Cassie at $4.85 per 100lbs to be delivered in May received $100 in them sold 560 lbs hay to Mr. Kelleher (he drew it himself) at $9.00 per ton and received $2.50 for it. I went to church in PM and heard Mr. {Glasbford?} of Guelph . Went down town at night and bought 15lbs Red clover 5lbs alfalfa 7 1/2 lbs alsike and 25lbs Timothy and paid $4.88 for it. � 6, Saturday. Cloudy all day. Raining some in morning and had rained during the night . Thawing all day but rather slow. I took the sleigh up to barn at Strathallan and brought down the old waggon and the rack. In PM we took 4 bags mixed stuff to Simple's to get chopped brought up a load straw from barn then brought up the chop. Willie bought 4 snaps cost 10cts. I received from H Scott 385 for 970 lbs hay I sold him in march 30 . Sold to Andrew Stevens 620 hay at $9. Per ton $2.70. Went down town at night and bought pair calfskin boots. April 7. Sunday. Cloudy in morning raining at intervals all day. Sacrament Sunday Dr. Wardrobe preached . Blackbirds and Robins here. 8. Monday. Raining at intervals all day cleared off at night. The jam on the river came down to-day doing us harm. I brought down the new waggon to-day . Willie got Lucy shod in [illegible] foot at Templins paid 30cts. We sawed wood etc to-day. Sold $425 worth hay to Hugh Scott in PM and sold 2pigs to Mr. Morrison for $4.00. Went to RZ of Z {illegible} at night. 9. Tuesday. Raining some in morning, cleared off sunny day. Breezy in PM and got windy at night . 46% above zero to-day. Ms Wilkie helped us to kill a pig in AM and alter two calves for pig would probably dress 100lbs at 6cts a pound in PM we brought down a load turnips in waggon. Wrote a little to Robt Munro re resignation R.Z of Z and a reply card to James Burnett re seed oats. 10. Wednesday. Frosty day 26% above zero thawing in sun which shine all day in a clear sky. I took up a load manure and brought down a load turnips in AM and in PM brought down a load hay from barn. Went to dig for sand but found the ground so much frozen. At united P. Meeting in Methodist Received a 3 lb bag Wallis oats from Ottawa Expressional Station. 62 April 11. Thursday. Frosty day 20 above zero in morning sunny day thawing all day got cloudy at night and not so frosty. I took a load of manure up to Strathallan from Wm Strathross part of a pile I got from him in payment of balance of pig money he owed me accounting to $2.25. Brought down a half load turnips. Gave Malcolm Campbell some hay off flour of barn which he hauled away in 4 little loads and received in payment $1.25 and balance 3 days work to be given when needed. In PM we took up another load manure from Shortreeds then started to plow in sod field next Lindales and O.S. road . Willie plowed and I looked to see about erecting a shanty for the masons and framers. Erecting a shanty � 12. Good Friday. Cloudy and looked like rain in the morning cleared off sunny hen clouded over and rained a few drops in PM and gradually got heavier about 50% above zero. Father, Willie and I went up to Lily place in waggon with various tools. Willie plowed and we laid the flour and got up the back row scantling of a shanty we are erecting for the masons etc. In PM Willie plowed and we work at the shanty getting up the most of the four sides until stopped by the rain when we came home. 63 (Ploughing) April 13. Saturday. Cloudy all day with the exception of a glint of sunshine now and then mild and warm 50% above zero got a little cooler at night. I plowed in AM and at noon brought down a load hay to M. Smellie for $4.75. In PM Willie plowed and I took 2 bags potatoes down to Mitchell at 55cts per 90 lbs came 10 for which I received 113lbs shorts with Dick in Smellie's light waggon then went to flax mill and got 3 bags flax seed containing 7 bushels & 8 lbs. sold Alexander 580 lbs hay on account $260. 14, Sunday. Fine day. Dr. Wardrobe preached morning and evening. I went to English church in forenoon and heard Mr. De Verna . (ploughing; seed oats; Martignori dressing stones) 15, Monday. Ground covered lightly with snow this morning cloudy with occasional clearing and sunshine not very cold. Willie plowed all day and brought down a load hay at night . I went to Salem with Lucy in light waggon with 12 bags I got at Ritchie's for 60cts and bo't {illegible} lbs flour for $ 7.75 then went to J. Burnett and got 25 bushels Banner oats @40 a bushel $10.00 got dinner and on way home brought 200 lbs of the flour and got due bill for remainder Louis Martignom and help came to-day and dressed some stones I brought up a load stones from Gows, Willie went to Dr. Johnsons and got medicine cost 75cts. (Ploughing) April 16, Tuesday. Cloudy day raining a little in AM got a little closer in PM. Loins Martignom and John finished dressing the stones and remained all night again. I plowed in AM and Willie bought plow lines and worked around home. In PM we took up both teams I had Dick and Duffer the first time, the latter has been hitched since last fall. He kicked and trotted and then stood still but got better after some rounds. Mary got Martignom to dictate the French national anthem while she wrote it out. (Ploughing) 17, Wednesday. Fine sunny day with passing clouds and dark blue sky warm although the air is slightly cold. Martignom and John Parole finished dressing the stones then went away after going up to look at the piles of stones at barn. I plowed all day took my dinner up. Willie � came up in PM and we plowed in the next filed 2nd from road next Lindales. We did not finish 1st field it behind too frosty at top. Willie took Rose to Fords. We killed and buried the black calf of August 3rd /94 as it has been sick nearly all winter. (Ploughing) 18, Thursday. Fine clear sunny day. Frost in the morning but warm during the day. I plowed all day took up my dinner. Willie came in PM with Dick and Duffer. (Ploughing) April 19, Friday. Fine clear sunny day. Willie plowed all day finishing front field and plowing some more in field No. 2. We plowed with Dick and Duffer in AM and in PM I brought down a load turnips with them in waggon then went to Templins and brought up the seeder teeth sharpened 9 @ 27cts a piece. Went with Wm Clark down town in his gig at night to see T Hamilton and J Gow about lime but saw neither. (Ploughing) 20, Saturday. Fine clear sunny day. Willie plowed in field No.1 Lillydale in AM and I in PM at Strathallan. I put the sow in garden plot thus wearing the pigs then put town line gate at old house Ferndale on. In PM put on a load turnips which we brought home at night. Father went to {Binrs?}, Arthur with Lucy in light waggon and brought home 24 bushels of New Zealand oats for seed and gave 37cts a bushel. Received 35cts from J. Robinson for straw. Bought yesterday at {Mennies?} 10 2 1/4 in bolts 3 snaps and 1 lb 4 in nails. 21, Sunday. Fine clear sunny day in forenoon and warm clouded over in PM and rained at night. James Dow preached in forenoon from Jno and in evening from (Robinson straw for sowing flax; sowed an acre of oats) 22, Monday. Cloudy and colder in morning after the rain cleared off fine sunny day and got warmer. Clouded over in afternoon and rained some at night. Willie harrowed all day at field No.1 Lilly dale with Cleve Lucy. I got Jno Robinson 8 boys to help me clean some chop which I took to Samples in light waggon with his horse then he got it to take up some straw which we gave him for which he has to sow the flax. Then I went to Strathallan with Dick and Duffer and brought down a load of turnips. In PM I went to Samples for the chop then took up 3 bags New Zealand oats and sowed over an acre and Willie harrowed it over twice. I brought down a little load hay at night. Went to R.Z. of Z. Brought 50 lbs bran 50 lbs shorts and 20cts oatmeal for which we gave potatoes. (finished sowing oats in field No. 1 used about 24 Bushels) 23, Tuesday. Cooler weather windy and clouds passing with a little snow flurries in forenoon in afternoon cleared off. We took up both teams to-day and our dinners and finished sowing field No.1 Lillydale used about 24 bushels New Zealand oats. I hauled the willows off the portion of turnip land we did not plow last fall and plowed some of it. Carson Robinson put on � a load turnips for 10cts and Willie brought it home at night. Father finished Robinson's lease of the seven acres and he started plowing. Malcolm worked afternoon spreading manure. (ploughing) April 24, Wednesday. Fine sunny in forenoon and cold considerable frost during night got warmer in afternoon clouded over and rained a few drops. We took both teams and dinner up to Strathallan and plowed across sod land plowed last fall green crop land and stubble. Carson Robinson put on another load turnips which we put in the barn for which we owe him 10cts then at noon we put on the rest of the pit about half a load and brought it home at night. Lucy and Duffer have sore shoulders and we put castor oil and sulphur on at night and alm water and carbolic and in the morning. Paid Madie 15cts change of hay money. (Ploughing& sowed 2 acres banner oats) 25, Thursday. Fine day warm sunny and cloudy looked like rain at times. We took up both teams and dinner plowed and in PM sowed about two acres Banner oats. Sold G. Barley $. 1.00 worth hay. Bo't 20cts 2 lbs rape seed. (Sowed 4 ac banner oats & ploughed; Smellie & Youngson at door & window frames) 26, Friday. Fine sunny day warm looked like rain. We sowed rest of the 4 acres banner oats and plowed some. Smellie and Youngson started to make our door frames to-day. We sold two young pigs to Sanderson for five dollars allowed it to go in the plow note. We took the five sheep up to Strathallan. (ploughing; finished frames)April 27, Saturday. Cooler to-day, east wind, sunny day. We plowed the rest of land preparatory to putting in the wheat. Willie took up dinner to Smellie and Youngson and a key 6 in nails. They finished making the frames to-day. I took up a load manure to Strathallan from Curries, paid 30 cents for it. April 28, Sunday. Fine sunny day. Mr. Mitchell preached. (Cultivated wheat land & sowed some) 29, Monday. Fine day, sunny, we cultivated the wheat land and sowed some of it in the evening. Willie went to Wm Burnets in the evening with Lucy and got 3 bags barley for seed 300lbs cost $ 3.00. We brought down a load hay at night. " Jacob" me of the sheep has two lambs to-day. Took up load manure. (Finished sowing wheat & hay seed; plowing & harrowing) 30, Tuesday. Warm day, sunny. I sowed the rest of the wheat and hay seed then harrowed and Willie finished plowing the piece below the barn in PM he having been harrowing all � forenoon. Robinson paid us 40 cents for straw received on April 22 and got some more to- night for which he is to sow the flax and cancel the 20cts we owe Carson Clues jumped through the top stable door and smashed the bottom me to smithereens. (sowed Wallis oats,1/2 barley on {illegible} wheat land) May 1, Wednesday. Fine sunny day, not so warm. I went down and got 3 3/4 lb Red clover $725 1 1/4 lb alfalfa @11cts a lb and 2 lb alsike @ 11cts a lb from Mitchell's cost 82cents and 4 1/4 lb Timothy from Steels cost 46cents in all $128 and paid for it. Then we went to Strathallan sowed Wallis oats. I got from Ottawa then a bag and a half barley on the rest of the land prepared for wheat and seeded it down. Then we sowed 1 1/2 bags barley and 4 bags oats on the rest of the land from barn down . Willie went over the seeded down land with the weeder to cover the seed. I had a very sore eye in PM with dust in it. 2, Thursday, fine sunny day warm. Father and I put up the fences or rather than the gaps we made in Fords and Armstrongs last fall to haul stones. We also took 4 young cattle up to Strathallan. We hauled stones off the flax field. Ferndale cultivated it once and harrowed it nearly own. 3, Friday, Fine in morning clouded over thundered some and rained for about half an hour in AM, cleared off in PM and got very warm, 83 above zero. Robinson sowed the flax and Willie harrowed it. I took load manure from Shortreeds to Strathallan put out cattle and fixed fence and in PM plowed in pea field. Lilly dale brought a load hay at night. (sowed the Potter peas) May 4, Saturday. Fine sunny day, very warm. Uncle Jim and father worked all day at the shanty almost finishing it. Willie and I worked at sowing Potter peas in AM and in PM he finished them with Dick and Cleve. We sowed a bushel. In PM I made a crib and dug down for water for the masons near barn. Bought a shovel on account at {Mennies?}. 5, Sunday, fine day, sunny very warm for the season 90% above zero. Mr. Mitchell preached a missionary sermon in AM and from Jno 3, 14, 15 in the evening . He is very good(set coos out on commons). (commenced hauling saw) 6, Monday. Fine day, sunny and warm, dark clouds and thunder in PM and rained a few drops. We started to haul sand to-day. Malcolm and myself went to Geo Mc Ewens and I left the waggon there for him to fill while I went and got land of Mc Kees waggon as Geo’s pit was not ready. We got a load from Kays 25cts then 2loads from Geo in AM then in PM we hauled 4 loads from Geo, making 6 from him @25cts $150. Uncle Jim finished putting door � on shanty etc. Father took cows up to Strathallan and one set 10cts and Lucy one set 10cts. Annie and Jennie Skeoch brought down a basketful of apples in the evening. (hauling sand; Rolled wheat & barley) May 7, Sunday, warm day, clouded over in AM and rained some then cleared off, sunny and warm. Malcolm and I hauled six loads sand from Geo Mc Ewen and brought home a load hay at night. Willie took up cupboard etc. to shanty and in PM rolled some of the wheat & barley. Kelleher & Johnson each put in a horse to pasture. Up to date we have six young lambs. 8, Wednesday, Fine sunny day warm. I hauled 2 loads 50 bushels each lime from J Gow in his waggon @12cts bushel and in PM brought up the rest of girts from Blacks 13, 14, and 17ft and some lumber off them. Willie rolled all day with colts. He took up teaks dishes. Bella and Mary etc. in PM. I hauled some big stones to barn. (Rolling {bushels?}: ploughing pea land; masons commenced barn this afternoon) 9, Thursday, fine clear, sunny day passing clouds very warm. We delivered 5 white pigs which we sold to Cassie on May 5th they weighted $7.50@ $4.85 per 100, $35.89 received balance $35.89 paid 10cts for weighing. Willie took up waggon and Bella with table etc. as we were expecting the masons this morning. Willie finished at pea land in AM. In PM he masons came and we both worked at the barn, and go he large stones laid on back wall. Wm Mc Cullah stared to prime the door Jams at night. May 10, Friday. Sunny warm day. Bella and Willie went up early and gave the men breakfast. I went up later took up a load stones. We hauled stones to masons with Dick and Lucy and plowed and harrowed pea land with colts. J Gow put in a mare & colt and a yearling colt to pasture at $2.00 and $ 1.25 respectively. (Sowed 3 bags of multiplier peas; masons off this afternoon) 11, Saturday, fine and warm in morning clouded over very dark thundered and rained a shower then cleared off again a little cooler about noon it clouded over again and rained off and on till about 3o'clock got very windy and quite cold in afternoon. I sowed about 3 bags of multiplier pease next the Potter in AM and Willie harrowed after having hauled some more stones to masons. In PM the masons went home not having worked any since dinner and we came down. The trees are all perfectly foliaged pear and apple blossoms out and rapid growth everywhere thus far. � (Frost) 12, Sunday, very windy cold and frost during the night cloudy all day cleared off at night and got very frosty will probably do a lot of damage to vegetation. Mr. Mitchell preached both morning and evening. (Willie harrowed & ploughed) May 13, Monday, very frosty in morning everything frozen, cold all day sunny in morning but cloudy all day. Smellie came and made a door frame for roothouse wall and we skidded the timber getting done about 4o'clock after which I hauled some big stones to masons for end wall facing N.E. and after supper I dug out a sand pit with scraper just below barn. Willie harrowed pea land and plowed some more. Heard that Barker Peters died in N.W.2. (Finished sowing the Prince Albert peas) 14,Tuesday , cold day cloudy snowed more or less all AM ceased snowing at noon till about 4 o'clock when it commenced again and kept it all till six when it turned to fine rain. The masons put up a scaffold on end wall in AM and built some in PM till 4 o'clock. I finished sowing the peas Prince Albert in forenoon and in PM I hauled big stones to foundation and some stoneboat loads sand. Willie plowed garden in AM and in PM harrowed the rest of pea land. I went to look at flax at night and found it dead and will have to re-seed it. The men were just up when Bella and I got up in the morning on account of disagreeable weather and not out working as usual. (Frost) May 15, Wednesday, frosty in morning sunny day cool. Willie hauled stones and sand to the masons. I took sow to James Lang 's and brought it back to Lilly dale. Then brought up a load manure in AM. In PM I hauled 2 loads manure from Wm Shortreeds and brought down a little hay and a few turnips in waggon. Set fire to willow pile burnt the heart out of it. (frost; framers begun ) 16, Thursday, frost during night sunny day cool. Oats and barley look bad. Willie hauled land and stone to masons all day. I took up load manure to Strathallan in AM then went over and enlarged the sand pit with scraper and in PM took up load manure from Shortreeds brought down some hay took up 50 bushels lime from Gows in their ($4.00) waggon took it back after supper and brought ours home again. The framers came in the afternoon. Smellie Robinson & Youngson. Bella Mc Limes was up at shanty in afternoon. The sow was lost today we heard it was up at fangs. (Frost; Rolled peas) 17, Friday, frost during night sunny day cool. I took load manure to Strathallan then drew sand and stones for masons. Willie rolled peas took seeder over to other barn and brought � down load hay on waggon box. They finished the end wall next road today. Father has had very sore back has not seen barn yet. (frost) May 18, Saturday, cloudy in morning. Had been frost during night. Started to rain about 10o'clock and continued more or less all day. Willie attended masons. I took up load manure to Strathallan plowed rest of strip we left for water pond. I came home for dinner and remained all PM in account of rain. Willie brought sow from Laing’s. Nelson Lambert and Geo Davidson remained at shanty and didn't go home with Martignori & John Parole . 19, Sunday. Rained all day cloudy day with occasional sunshine cool day. Dr Wardrobe preached in AM from Rev 1:10, and Mr. Mullan preached at night about being rooted in Christ. (Flax seed 6b•14lbs @ 150 =940) 20,Monday, frost during night cold day and cloudy . Mary and Willie went up to barn in morning. Willie hauled sand and stones. "Punch" and myself went to Elora. I got 300lbs flour [illegible] remainder due us then got at Elora flax mill 6 bushels 14lbs flax to sow @$1.50 per bushel paid $9.40 then we took load manure to Strathallan and took over hay and got dinner at shanty. In PM I helped haul stones and sand for while then took up load manure from Mc Fadgens. The masons have the three outside wall finished and are working on roothouse wall. (Frost; ploughing for mangolds) May 21, Tuesday. Very keen frost during night sunny day occasional cloudy: cool. Willie and Mary up at masons all day. I took up load 30 bushels lime from J Gows to masons then plowed at Strathallan for {mangolds?} till noon and in PM. (Frost; ploughing) 22, Wednesday. Frost during night, Fine sunny day not so cold. Willie and Bella up at masons. I took up some stones and 40 bricks from Hamilton’s to make the arch then took a load manure to green crop land and plowed till noon. In PM, took up load manure from Mc Fedgens the last line to get from him and plowed till night. Jackson & Pich put in a house to pasture. (Sowed carrot & mangolds seed;2 1/3 rows carrot ;5 2/3 rows mangolds) 23,Thursday, Fine sunny day middling warm. Bella and Willie at the masons I took up the rest of the manure at Shortreeds one load and harrowed and cultivated the green crop land for mangolds in PM I rolled it than plowed up twelve drills. We got 1 1/2 lb mangolds seed 37cts and 1/2 lb carrot seed 20cts total 57cts and I sowed it 2 1/3 rows carrot and 5 2/3 rows mangolds using all the seed. The masons very nearly finished the barn to-night. J• Dix put in six young cattle to pasture at 66cts a head. Father paid Geo Mc Ewen $3.00 for sand in full. � May 24 (fine sunny day warm). Friday. Queen's birthday. They had a {calithumpnom?} procession in the morning which we went down to see the masons finished the barn to-day between 9&10o'clock AM and they went to Bremmens. The framers took a holiday to-day. Annie and Hugh Cameron and Winnie St John were down to-day. Father was up at farm all day tidying up etc. I went up in PM with team got supper at shanty and brought down some hay at night. Father paid Martignori $60 part payment on barn. 25, Saturday. Fine day sunny warm. Willie and Bella went up to shanty for the framers and he picked stones off green crop land in AM. I took up load manure to Strathallan and hauled 3 from pile up there. In PM we finished the rest of the pile 3 loads and Willie went down for a load and I plowed with Dick & Duffer. Willie took down a load hay in old waggon with new one behind and I took down Bella in buggy. Gave Nichols and Mennie each a bill of hardware to figure on. I brought a chopping axe and handle at Nichols cost $1.15. 26, Sunday, cloudy and sunny in AM and in PM thundered clouded and rained about 4o'clock, got colder at night. Dr Wardrobe preached morning and evening. I remained at home in morning. (lumber from Gows; 26 rafters) May 27, Monday, cold cloudy day. I went to Gow & Mc Lean's [illegible] and brought home a tie sill 10x10 29ft long & 1 piece 7x7 8ft long and 1 piece 7x7 16ft long for purloin posts at 4cts a foot then came down and took up the 5 girts we had here and at barn. In PM I went to J Skeoch and got 26 rafters. Willie drove Bella up to shanty in morning then came home took up load manure then plowed and harrowed green crop land. Kelleher put in his horse again. (27rafters) 28, Tuesday. Frost this morning. Sunny day and warm. I went to J Skeoch and brought home 27rafters in forenoon and in PM hauled sleepers into skids and hewed 8 of them. Willie drove Bella up in morning then came home and took load manure up to Strathallan and cultivated and harrowed turnip land. (27rafters & 2 Jin poles-flax seed sown, Rev R. W. Craig & Mr. Crag Returned) 29, Wednesday. Fine sunny day very warm. I hauled big stones in to barn foundation to rest the sill post on in AM and in PM went to J Skeoch and got the rest of the rest of the rafters 27 and two Jin poles to raise the barn with got home about 9o'clock after hard & wet work. Willie got Robinson to sow the flax seed again and he harrowed it. I took up a load manure in morning. Bella up at shanty to-day. Mr.& Mrs. RM Craig came home to-day after nearly six months absence in New Mexico. � (Sheep washed) May 30, Thursday, fine sunny day very warm. Willie and I washed the sheep in morning after I had taken up the load of rafters. Then I went up to barn and hauled in the sills inside the barn and 4 stones which we set for the posts. Willie and Malcolm hauled manure to-day cleaning out sheds etc and getting up for loads. Bella was up at framers to-day. (Barn foundation raised) 31, Friday, warm sunny day, I hauled 3 big stones to rest the shed posts on in AM and Willie hauled up two loads manure. In PM James Mann of Grand Valley came and raised the foundation of the barn with the block and tackle. June 1. Fine warm day; sunny. I skinned rafters to-day and Willie hauled five loads manure up to Strathallan. Father came up and helped with the rafters in afternoon. 2, Sunday. Fine sunny day warm. Mr. Craig home again preached to-day from the text "I am not ashamed of the gospel Jesus Christ etc.” In the evening, Mr. Hindley of Craigsholme preached St. Andrews to united congregation subject compromise taken from Pharoh and children of Serod. (Youngson & Robinson went to Mc Donald's this evening) June 3, Monday, sunny day very warm. Willie and Bella went up to shanty and I hauled up 3 loads manure in AM and in PM 2 loads from Felkirs which I got for straw to fill beds. Mr. McColm peeled rafters all day and Willie helped him (after making a road to haul the timber along the end of the barn.) and they finished them to-night for which I owe McColm $1.00. Paid Sam Robinson and Wm Youngson 1.00 went to McDonald's in the evening. Willie and I washed in the river at night. (Raised half of barn today) 4, Tuesday. Warm day sunny in AM clouded over in PM and rained a little at night looked like rain many times all day. We raised about half of the barn to-day. Jim Mann and Smellie had come last night and we didn't know hence were not up in the morning so soon as we might have been. (Raising in afternoon) 5, Wednesday. Raining mostly all forenoon cleared off some in PM passing dark clouds got colder. We did not raise any of the barn in forenoon. We raised all afternoon and got it all but front side and rafters raised. (Barn raising finished) June 6, Thursday. Cold in morning and more or less all day although a little warmer at night cloudy in forenoon and cleared off in PM. We finished raising the barn � to-day getting the rafters on between 2 and 3 o'clock. Paid Jim Mann $ 11.00 for the whole job. (7th June Sowed peas) 7, Friday. Fine sunny day temperate. I sowed 3 bags of our own pease on field No.1 Lilly dale as the oats are nearly all killed out . Willie brought up load manure and then harrowed the pease. In PM we planted 4 rows of potatoes 1 row of Early Shamrocks. 8,Saturday. Fine day sunny and moderately warm. We took up two loads manure to Strathallan and planted 10rows potatoes 1 1/2 being Rural New Yorkers. We left the houses out in the field to- night for the first time. Paid Gow and Mc Lean $102.80 for timber etc. in full up to date. Gave Nichols 102.80 order for hardware for barn to-night. 9, Sunday. Fine sunny day very warm. Mr. Craig preached morning and evening. In the morning from the text "The lord God is a sun and shield he will give grace and glory and no good thing will he with hold from them that walk uprightly", and in the evening on how to study the Bible. (6 bushels peas @ 10cts) June 10, Monday. Fine day sunny and very warm. We planted 6 more rows potatoes in AM and I hauled up 2 loads manure and started to plow the turnip land. In PM I plowed at turnips land and Willie went to Farrows and brought 6 bushels peas at 10cts a bushel. $4.20. We washed at the river at night. (Sowed 6 bushels peas; framers came this evening) 11, Tuesday. Fine day sunny and warm very dry weather. I sowed the six bushels pease we got at Farrows in field No.1 Lilly dale finishing all the blank then sowed some corn on sand hill Strathallan in PM. Willie got Lucy's I shoe set. 10cts then brought up load manure to turnip land and plowed in AM. In PM he brought up a load manure then rolled the pease I sowed. Jno Willie clipped 4 sheep in the evening. The framers came in the evening. Andrew Stephens put in his horse to pasture. (Moolie? sold) 12, Wednesday. Sunny day very warm. Bella and I went up to the framers and I hauled lumber to them all day except in afternoon I went to Miss Skeoch's funeral. Willie took up two loads manure to Strathallan and finished planting potatoes 4 rows. Sold "Blockhead " {Moolie?} to A Mills for $30.00 and received $1.00 on it. Mr. Mc Colm took the lumber off the old barn and sheep house to-day and I paid him$1.00. (sowed millet) June 13, Thursday. A shower of rain last night. Cloudy this morning cleared off then clouded and rained a little in the evening. Willie drove Mary up to shanty then I took up � a load manure and he took up gang plow. I helped Jno Willie to shear the lamb we didn't finish on Tuesday then plowed turnip land till noon and Willie gang plowed where the barley and oat were killed out with the frost on sand hill etc. In PM, Willie brought up another load of manure then we sowed some millet, a bushel of which we got from Mitchell and paid 2.00 (54 bushels shingles; sowed millet) 14, Friday. Sunny day warm but breezy. I went up to Gordonville to-day and got 54 bushels of shingles from E. Fords got dinner at Uncle Dodges. Willie sowed millet to-day. Took Myrtle to Fords 1.5. We are getting the shingles for $1.25 per square. (sowed millet)15, Saturday. Fine day sunny. We sowed the rest of the sand hill of millet then worked turnip land and sowed about 8 drills the first we have sowed. Bought a lb of turnip seed. Mary was up at shanty to-day the framers started sheeting to-day. Mrs. Clark put in cow. 16, Sunday. Fine day sunny and warm. Mr. Craig preached. (Commenced shingling barn) June 17 Monday, sunny and warm. Bella and I walked up to the shanty carrying up basket etc. I brought down the horses and took up load manure then drilled turnip land. Willie brought up the rest of the hardware from Nichol's then brought 3 loads manure in PM. I sowed more turnip drill. Willie got 3 lb turnip seed at Steele cost 54. The framers have got the barn nearly all sheeted and are commenced shingling. Smellie went to {butcherins?}. 18, Tuesday. Sunny day and warm very dry weather. Willie took up six loads manure and I drilled up 12 more rows and sowed them with turnips. I brought up 23 1/2 square shingles from Blacks. Robert Ross and wife came here to-day. 19, Wednesday. Cloudy and looked like rain but it didn't come. Warm. Willie took up a load and a half of manure finishing the turnip land and we nearly finished plowing it. I brought from Blacks saw mill 7 more bushels shingles making 28 square and 12 2x4 12 ft long scantling maple and spruce for sling track $12.00 per M also 2 10x1 spruce boards 12 ft long planed on one side. Robert & Mr. Ross Mrs {Ritchie?} Auntie Uncle Jim and Jamme were up at farm for supper. June 20, Thursday. Warm and cloudy but didn't rain. I did road work to-day hauling 4 loads gravel thus putting in 3 days have to pay for one day yet. Willie was not well, went to Doctor and got medicine for sore throat. A car load of lumber came from Hillsdale. � 21, Friday. Sunny and very warm. We hauled the lumber which came yesterday up to barn hemlock dressed pine and maple flooring. We took it in 6 loads but havnt measured it all yet. Our 5 fleeces weighed 43lb @20ct a lb. 8.60 22, Saturday. Warm and sunny. A little shower about 5 or 6 o'clock PM. I made the sling track to-day and we got some of it up. Willie finished plowing turnip land. Rob't Ross and wife went away to-day for Brantford. 23, Sunday. Fine day. Mr. Craig preached in morning on giving and in the evening on "The letter land". I remained at home in forenoon. Gave 50cts to Missionary committee. 24, Monday. Raining this morning a mild shower cleared off again and remained between cloudy and sunny. Willie got Lucy Slood at Templins cost 20cts paid 20, a box paint 35cts at Nichols 20cts of cabbage and 2 lbs Swede turnips and 1 lb greystone cost 56. (finished shingling of barn) June 24, (continued) I brought up 408 hemlock plank at $10.00 per M and 5 more dressed spruce boards 10 by 12 ft @12 per M from Blacks saw mill. We finished putting up the track in AM. In PM we drilled up 8 drills and sowed 4. The framers finished shingling to-day. 25, Tuesday. Sunny day. The framers finished for the time being one set doors on roof finished and portico belles on one mow floor laid and two threshing floors. We finished drilling the rest of the turnip land and sowed it to-day. Willie gang plowed some more of sand hill. Hugh Cameron drove his mother down to-day. I bought 25cts worth of paint at Nichols. Willie bought 35cts worth of paint at Nichols. (Sowed 1/2 B barn & millet) 26, Wednesday. Fine in forenoon till about eleven o'clock when it clouded over and thundered rained some in PM and again in the evening. We pulled mustard out of front field and gang plowed on sand hill in AM. In afternoon Willie drove Mrs. Cameron up to station then brought up half a bushel corn to saw. He got it at Groves paid 35cts for it I sowed the rest of the 35 millet then it rained and we came home in buggy with Lucy and put her out with the rest of the horses in field. John Shaw died to-day. (Sowed corn) June 27. Thursday. Cloudy and somewhat misty in morning cleared off sunny, got a little chilly at night. I sowed corn on sand hill in AM and went to Wm Clarks raising in PM. Willie scuffled mangolds and hoed corn etc. � 28, Friday. Fine day a little rain after dinner. I was at Clarks raising all day. Willie hoed mangolds to-day. He also went to Jno Shaw's funeral. Father paid E. Ford $ 33.75 for 27 square shingles. 29, Saturday. Fine day. Willie hoed mangolds. I went to Dunlops for scraper and made a gangway to one door of barn and hauled in the lumber. Andrew Stephen took out his horse. 30, Sunday. Looked like rain but didn't come. Mr. Craig preached in AM on the raising of Lazarus. I went to Methodist church at night and heard Robert Wilson preach to the foresters a good practical sermon from the text" Thou shalt love the Lord thy God with all thy heart some mind and strength and thy neighbour as thyself." July 1, Monday. Douglas Fergusson started to work here to-day to work a month for $12.00. He and Willie thinned carrots in AM and he got off in PM to play lacrosse. I fixed fence to keep cattle out of the pease in AM and Willie helped me in afternoon. Father and mother were up in PM. Willie took "Charlie" to Fords. 2,Tuesday. Sunny day. Willie rut the field below our barn. Dougal finished thinning mangols and hoed the corn and I scuffled the corn and started to cut the hay in field next town line. It is very poor. Annie and Maggie Skeoch were here for tea. Father got plan of house from Moffat. 3, Wednesday. Cloudy day very dry weather the sun a red ball through misty clouds. Willie cut hay next town line. Dougal hoed potatoes then helped me to fix car of slings. In PM I cut hay next T. Line. Douglas raked the barn field cut yesterday will {coaled?} it up and after me took in a small load. 4, Thursday. Cloudy day and dry. We finished cutting the hay next T. Line and rut mustard on post killed oats next it. We hauled in a load of hay off stack and another after supper half of field and half of stack hay. July 5, Friday, warm day, cloudy but no rain. Dougal put land plaster on turnips today. Willie and I finished taking in the hay off town line field and the stack 7 loads. Bella and Mary were at church. Mr. Craig preached. Dougal left tonight for a while. 6, Saturday, warm day, cloudy and sunny. Dougal came back this morning and Willie hauled in 2 loads mustard and a load the rest of the hay in new barn field. Jno Wilkie and I cleaned � the well in forenoon cost 75 In PM Dougal and Will plowed where we cut the mustard. I fixed up around barn. 7, Sunday, looked like rain and thundered in PM but no rain of any account, warm. Sacrament Sunday. Mr. Craig preached. 8, Monday, warm day rained a little in PM and in the evening. Dougal gangplowed today. Willie cut hay next Ford's and Lindale's . Geo Mc kingie put in his cow to pasture. 9, Tuesday, very cool, cloudy in morning, cleared off. Willie bought 12lbs rape seed at 8cts 96 got rake tooth 10cts and {sling?} 20 rape fixed 10. He went over to Salem in PM and got 200lbs flour $5.00. Father Willie Mary and I went up to select a site for the house and staked it off. July 9, continued, Dougal harrowed what he gangplowed yesterday in AM and in PM drilled up the potatoes and went over corn with weeder. We finished cutting the hay we were at yesterday and Dougal raked up some after supper. Father bought a garden line 100 ft 15cts. Geo Bowley gave in tender for stonework of house $40 with board. 10, Wednesday, fine day, sunny and warm, dark blue sky passing clouds. Bowley helped us to stake out the site for house and we bargained with him to build the stone work for $38 and board and $3 off that for hay I sold him in spring of 94. Dougal raked hay all day. Willie at hay field, west of barn Strathallan and we got it raked and coaled {pow?} crop. We took in half of field next Lindale's 1/2 load then brought home waggon to take up straw. Mr. Cameron came from Galt tonight. (sowed rape) 11, Thursday. Fine day, clouded over in PM and a few drops rain fell. Willie and Dougal hauled up 2 loads of straw from barn at Ferndale and took in 3 loads hay he cut yesterday thus finishing haying. I started to dig out the foundation of house today: finished sowing rape in PM and took over Fords sower. Walter Cameron came down for his mother today. July 12, Friday, cloudy day rained at intervals all afternoon. Willie and Dougal hauled up 2 loads straw and 3 loads stones to house foundation and scuffled mangols at night. I worked at house foundation today. 13, Saturday, cloudy day, cool. Dougal scuffled corn in forenoon and helped Willie to haul stones to house in PM. Willie and I worked at house foundation in forenoon and I almost finished it in PM. Peter Ross came to Uncle Jims with his two bags tonight. Thomas came � home from St Joseph also Nell & Tom with Ross. We let brickwork of house to Elgie tonight for $90.00 I bought pair boots 1.25 14, Sunday, cloudy day. Mr. Craig preached. 15, Monday, cloudy day, rained at noon and at night. Dougal hoed turnips and Willie and I opened sand pit in PM. In forenoon I finished house foundation and Willie scuffled turnips. I went to Moffat at night to see about the house he is to finish complete for $3.00. I got $2.50 from Johnson for two months horse pasture. July 16, Tuesday. Fine day rained a little in morning. Dougal cut thistles at Ferndale in AM. Willie sunk crib for water for masons for house. I bought up 58 bushels lime from Kilm. In PM, I bought up a load of stone 1/4 of a load from Gows. Then we hauled 4 loads stones from Strathallan and sand to house. Tom Godfrey mixed mortar in PM, we got pattern from Moffat for barn window. 17, Wednesday, fine day, we worked at house foundation hauling sand and stones. Watt worked at the stonework in PM. Johnson put in a house to pasture and Curie Robinson a horse and salt. 18, Thursday, fine day, cool in morning warm day, we worked at house foundation today. I brought up another load of stones from Gows. Bowley and Watt both building to-day. Dougal scuffled turnips in PM. 19, Friday, rained some in morning and in afternoon. I hauled 2 loads stones from Ferndale in AM and in PM hauled stones from place also brought up rest of frame from Moffatts. Dougal thinned {turnips?} in AM and scuffled in PM. Father and {Messrs?} Grieve Wm Taylor Alex Taylor Forbes Clark and James Mills were up at place in the evening. July 20, Saturday, fine day, looked like rain, but didn’t come. Dougal hoed turnips in forenoon and scuffled corn in PM. I brought up a load of stones from Ferndale then another from quarry. We hauled 4 loads earth to barn embankment in PM. Kate Clyne came here in evening train. I bought a poke for a horse cost 40cts. 21, Sunday, rained in morning then cleared off then a little in PM. Mr. Craig preached. 22, Monday, fine day. We hauled 2 loads stones to masons. Dougal hoed turnips I bought 2lbs paris green 55cts and we put some on 1/3 of potatoes after supper we took the poke back. � 23,Thursday, fine day, sunny and warm. We finished paris greening potatoes. Dougal hoed. I brought a load stones from quarry thus working the cord and Willie brought a load from Ferndale. In PM I bought up 50 bushels lime then 12 18ft long 2x10 joists and 31 16ft 2x10. 24, Wednesday, fine day, hazy and cloudy, rained a little at night. Lucy was sick this morning and we got Howie up. She is better tonight. We took up a load stones from Ferndale, I went to Dunlops and bought a sheep. July 24, (continued) for $6.00. he was to [illegible] and bring down in the morning. In PM I brought from Blacks 4 2x10 20ft long joists 12 2x10 16ft and 8 2 x 10 14 ft. Dougal hoed turnips in AM and in PM went to Lacrosse match between Seaforth and Fergus. Fergus beat 4 to 3. 25, Thursday, fine day, Wm Allan David Watson and myself hauled bricks from the station and got up 10 loads, emptying a car and some of another. (hauled brick of stone) 26, Friday, fine day, rained at night. David Watson and myself hauled bricks today again. I got lend of Jim Gows Lime waggon took up a load stones then a load brick in AM. David hauled 2 loads in AM. In PM, we got Charley Ferguson to help and we got up 4 loads. Allan also took up a load in morning that he had in last night. Arthur came home to-day from St Joseph. The masons have the house foundation nearly ready for joists. (hauled brick) 27, Saturday, rained more or less all last night and during the forenoon. Dougal and I cleaned up in barn in AM and in PM we hauled up two loads bricks. The masons did not work to-day at house. July 28, Sunday, fine day cool. Mr. Craig preached in AM and Geo Fergusson spoke in the evening on the Boston convention. 29, Monday, cloudy day rained a sprinkling in PM and a little in the evening. We got Jim Monism and Dougal at station and with Charley and myself at farm and Willie driving. We got up the rest of the loads of brick 4 loads, and in PM I went to Blacks saw mill and brought up to scantling 2x4, 12ft long and 7 2x10 14ft long. The masons got the house foundation ready for the joists to-day. The grasshoppers are eating nearly all our turnips. 30, Tuesday, cloudy day, quite cold, rained heavy during last night. Dougal trimmed turnips in AM and I harrowed the turnip land where the turnips had destroyed by drought, fly and grasshoppers about {illegible} of the land preparatory to sowing greystones then I went over � the late corn with the weeder. In PM, we hauled earth to the gangway and Willie sowed greystones 2 Ibs for which he paid 50cts. The Arthur Sunday school picnic was held at Elora rocks and the Camerons were here for dinner. July 31, Wednesday. Between cloudy and sunny quite cold and very windy. Dougal hoed turnips then helped us to load earth on the waggon in AM. In PM, he went to home having completed his month. We hauled more earth to gangway and finished the connection of the ditch in pasture field that we couldn’t do last fall for water. Bowley and Tom Godfrey worked at house foundation in PM. (joists of house laid) August 1, Thursday. Fine day, cool, Bowley and Godfrey work at foundation to-day and Moffat and Jim Moore laid the joists. We hauled sand and stones and I got binder ready to cut.Mr. Hyatt was buried today. 2, Friday, fine day, warmer. We cut the barley to-day. Bowley and Godfrey worked at house foundation all day. We got 25lbs binder twine at Mennies at 4 1/2cts a lb $1.63. 3, Saturday, Rained a little last night fine day. Bowley and Godfrey worked at house foundation. Willie and I hauled 2 loads {shaff?} from barn at Ferndale up to new barn and 2 loads up to stable. Paid Bowley $10.00 on house foundation at night. August 4, Sunday, rained a few drops last night warm day. This being 4th anniversary of Mr. Craig's pastorate in Melville church. the occasion was distinguished by Rev Dr. Parsons of Knox church Toronto preaching morning and evening. His morning text was Ephesians 3:3 and in the evening 2 Cor 5;20. 5,Monday, fine day, sunny. Bowley worked at house foundation himself to-day. We took in the barley in PM 2 loads including rakings. Willie scuffled potatoes. In AM, father, mother and Bella went to hear Mr. Craig lecture on New Mexico. 6, Tuesday, cloudy day rained about 5 o'clock PM. I got knotter of binder mended at Templin cost 25 cts in account and Willie hauled sand. In PM, I took some maple lumber over to Elora to get cut into flooring and brought from Salem 200lbs flour at 225 per 100lbs bran @88cts and 100lbs shorts @$110 making in all $6.30. Willie scuffled mangoes and corn. Bowley and Charley Fergusson worked at house foundation painting. August 7, Wednesday. Cloudy day rained last night. Fergus civic holiday. Willie and mother went up to Gordonville and got home about 10 o'clock PM. I took up 10 bushels lime to � house and Bowley and Charlie worked all day. Father cleaned up brush etc. around barn and orchard. I hauled sand to masons in AM. 8, Thursday, fine day, we worked at house area wall etc. in AM and in PM went to picnic at Mc Allisters, Willie Mary and I got $3.00 from Kelcher for pasture of house. Smith of Erin brought a load of stone window sills. Mrs. Ritchie's niece arrived to-day. 9, Friday, rained heavily last night cloudy day. I went to Elora for the flooring and took 100ft of maple boards for which I received $120. My other load cut into 364ft @ $5 per M for cutting cost $1.82 and I got 54ft @$20 per M $1.08 making 2.90mims. $1.20 and I paid him in full $150. In PM, Willie started to plow at Strathallan and I did sundries. Bowley finished house foundation in AM. 10, Saturday, rained last night again. Fine day warm. Smellie and Sam Robinson back again made door in barn. We got up rest of straw from Ferndale barn 2 loads. I bought a poke at Nichols in evening cost 35cts. Put it on here. I bought 1000ft lumber from Blacks @ $7.00 per M on account. August 11,Sunday, rained heavily in forenoon, afternoon and evening at intervals. Mr. Craig preached in AM. Dr. McKay of Formosa addressed a was meeting of Sunday school scholars in PM and at night spoke to united congregation St Andrews and ours a crowded church to the outside doors. (brought up door &window frame, lumber) 12, Monday, misty in morning cleared off five. Farmers at barn. Able & Deans mixing mortar for house preparatory for starting tomorrow. I got 50 bushels lime from Gows and took up bricklayers tools. In PM I got 23 16ft 2x10 planks from Blacks and bricklayers planks from English church then brought the door and window frames for {illegible} floor of house. (House Commence, Lumber) 13,Tuesday, fine day warm. Elgie and Newman in to-day started building house. I brought up 570ft $ 7.00 per M lumber and 18 2x8 14ft long planks to finish barn floor in PM got pint shellach at Minnies in account. Willie got 70cts boa painted and linseed oil at Minnies. Willie got 12 2"2x 10 18ft long elm joists for granary. Willie Beattie helped me to fix the bounder in PM. Sold A Mills. Bessie and Reddie for $54 received $100 (humber) August 14, Wednesday, fine day warm. Bricklayers at house today, again and Smellie & Sam at barn. I brought up 5 sill stones and a bound from E. church and 80 beveled � bricks from Dix's. in PM, brought up 220 ft beam of Gilead @$8.00 per M and 70 2x4 scantling and 8 4x4 pieces. (cut wheat) 15, Thursday, fine day. Bricklayers and farmers working today. I brought up trusses in forenoon and in PM we cut some of the wheat. (finished cutting wheat, sawed 30 April 108 days in maturing) 16, Friday, Bricklayers worked at house today. Farmers away. We cut the rest of the wheat today and what oats were left below maple grove. Willie got 4 thimbles for chimneys cost 35cts. Smith came with the rest of the stones paid C Fergusson & J {Morrison?} each. (thunder storm, pulled pease, calf) 17, Saturday, fine day till afternoon when it clouded over and a most terrific wind storm with thunder and lightning followed by heavy rain and {some?} hail swept the country. The bricklayers at work till the rain after the storm we found it had washed all the joints of to-day work. We pulled pease in forenoon till about 11 o'clock when I went to Hodgls and got 10 iron put in pea rake cost Effie calved to-day a bull calf. August 18, Sunday, fine day rained some in evening. Mr. Craig preached in AM and Mr. Moody in evening from text ”we are ambassadors from Christ etc. ” (posts at Blacks, finished pulling potter peas sawed 4th May 107 days to maturity) 19, Monday, cool day between cloudy and sunny rained a few drops in PM. Bricklayers on till 3 o’clock then went to Larosse match Fergus and Toronto. Smellie and Sam on today doing stall posts. I got 24posts from Corbitt @8cts each $ 2.08 and 4 7x7 cedar posts 10 ft long @$10 per M. 2.35 and at Blacks and brought up rest of windows for house upper story. In PM, we pulled the rest of the potter pease. Smellie helping us after supper. (lumber) 20, Tuesday, cool in morning, dark clouds passing over a blue sky. Late in afternoon rained and afterwards a heavy shower accompanied by strong wind thunder and lightning. We help Smellie to get in stall posts by cleaning away wood & stones and digging postholes. The bricklayers got house ready for upper joists to-day. I brought up from Blacks sawmill, 2 cedar posts 7x7, 10ft and one 4x7 , 10ft and 14 square of shingles. 21, Wednesday, fine day very cool. Smellie and Sam finished stable for time being getting in all the posts. Willie and I digging the postholes. Martignori John & Nelson came to-day to see if we were ready for him, and went away after dinner, we not � August 21, (continued) being ready. We hauled in a load pease after supper. the bricklayers were not on to-day. Mrs. Richie and niece Annie Forsythe over in the evening. Father paid Smellie $28 on account of barn. (4 loads wheat, 4 loads peas (potter)) 22 Thursday, cool and Fine. We took in the wheat loads and four loads of pease. (3 loads potter peas) 23. Friday, fine day, looked like rain but didn’t come till evening. We hauled in the rest of potter pease 3 loads in forenoon. In PM, Moffat put in upper joists on house. Willie painted window frames and I got sand out of cellar foundation. Bella and Mary went to Elora with Lucy in PM to see about Mary eyesight. Bought a poke at Nichols. 24,Saturday, rained considerably last night and more or less all AM till about eleven o’clock blue sky with passing rain cloudy in PM, we did sundry jobs put a lock in granary door. 25, Sunday, fine day clear bright sky, warm. Mr. Craig preached in morning from text” Behold now in the accepted time etc. and in the evening from.” August 26, (cutting oats, scuffing potatoes, pulling peas ) Monday, Fine day sunny and warm. The bricklayers worked this afternoon and Sandy Able all day. I brought up 50 bushels from Gows kiln and 21 2x6 12ft scantling 18ft 55 2x6 12ft and 12 2x9 12ft. in PM we started to cut the remaining oats in Q&R field then Willie scuffled potatoes after supper and I pulled some pease at top of field. (pulled multiplier peas sowed II May =108 days finished cutting oats sowed 24 bush an 2.3 April = 126 days) 27 Tuesday, Fine day looked like rain in AM warm day. The bricklayers were on to-day all day. We pulled the multiplier pease in AM and in PM put 3 horses in binder and cut the rest of the oats we started yesterday thus finishing cutting for this year. (pulled Prince Albert peas, saved 14May = 106 days commence flax pulling), 28 Wednesday, Fine day warm look like rain more or less all day and rained very heavily in the evening. The bricklayers worked all day. We pulled the Prince Albert pease and plowed some in PM. Robinson had a flax {[illegible} this afternoon pulling our flax. They got considerable done. Geo little started pulling flax to-day at $4.50 per acre. August 29, Thursday, Fine day warm. Bricklayers worked all day. I scuffled what turnips are left of the grasshopers and Willie got sand in AM and in PM Willie scuffled mangols and some corn and I scrapped of some more earth to get more sand ready for Martignori. Geo � Little pulled flax to-day. (2 loads peas, Uncle George Brick 550 ) 30, Friday. Fine day sunny and warm. The Bricklayers finished the house all but chimneys and wat of plaster. We got sand for house and barn in AM and in PM. Hauled in 2 loads of multiplier pease. Uncle George of Chelsy was up at farm in afternoon. We brought up 550 bricks from Hamiltons to make {Vce?} chimneys. 31, Saturday, clouded over in forenoon and rained a few drops about 10 o’clock cleared off in PM and got exceedingly windy and very cold at night. The bricklayers were on in AM built a chimney and plastered went away in PM in account of wind. We hauled in 3 loads of pease in AM and in PM thus finishing the pease in field opposite barn. Five loads multiplier and 3 loads Prince Albert. September 1, Sunday, Mr. Craig preached in Melville in AM and Mr. Mullan just returned from old county to united congregation at night in St Chedraus. Fine clear sunny day cool at night. September 2, Monday, Fine day sunny and cool. Moffats gang started to put in roof of house to-day. I brought up 20 14m 2x4 14ft 2x6 30 12ft 2x6 and 25 12ft 2x4 from Blacks sawmill and nails for Moffat then we brought in a load oats from {frost?} field before dinner. In PM we finished taking in the out 2 more loads also a slingful of pease we got out of the furrows then I went to Blacks Mill and bought up 100 ft hemlock sheeting @ $7.00 per M. Stewart and Colin were up at farm nearly all day. This being “Labor Day” father had a holiday day and was up at farm. 3, Tuesday, Fine day sunny and warm. I got 5 bushels of lime at Gows Lime Kiln and took up the farming mill. Willie went to Elora or Salun rather and got 200lbs flour $4.00 and 1 bag bran 1 bag shorts and some hen feed $1.55. the carpenters got sheeting nearly all on the house. Geo McLutyre and Tom Steele came from Toronto on bicycles. I start to plow in large pasture field. 4, Wednesday, Fine in forenoon rained more or less in afternoon. I brought up rest of the house lumber from Blacks 85 2x4 12ft scantlings 250ft $7.00 sheeting on forenoons load and in PM. September 4, continued, 175 2x 1 1/2 12ft strapping 10 3x2 12ft scantling and 8 5x3/4 12ft spruce ridge boards and 10 6x 3/4 12ft ridge boards. The carpenters worked at home all day. We started to cut down willows in large pasture field in PM. The firebell send Willie and I peel � mell down town just now to find that a small fire in Beattie foundry had been put out without the fireengine. 5, Thursday, Fine day Martignori and gang came to-day to finish painting barn. I got 50 bushels lime at Kier then brought up the flooring for upstairs of house, In PM we got sand for masons. The carpenters finished shingling and Newman and Sandy Able worked all day finished plastering and put up me chimney. Gorge McLutyre and 3cm Steele up at farm on bicycles. 6, Friday, Fine day, sunny, Martigrom and gang at work all day also carpenters got floor nearly laid. Thomas Kerr put deck roof on to-day cost $10.00. Elgire and Newman finished the last chimney thus finishing their contract. We hauled sand etc. In PM, I took a load flax to Elora 3430lbs gross. Didn’t weigh the waggon yet. September 7, Saturday. Fine day rain around us in PM but none here. The masons and carpenters both worked all day. I took a load flax to Elora in PM gross weight 3740, waggon 1150, net 2590 the net of yesterday’s load was 2280 at $11.00 per ton,2 paid Nichols bill at night $27.00. received from Curvy Robinson 50cts in account of horse pasture $1.75. Received from Jackson $4.50 for 3 months horse pasture. Bought necktie 20cts. (sow pigged 8 young pigs) 8, Sunday, Rainy like all day but didn’t rain much Fine sunny day and cool, Mr. Cabowm preached in morning on the perseverance of the saints about excuses for not becoming Christians. Thomas Hamilton lead the singing. 9, Monday, Rained a little in morning and in afternoon. Louis Martignori Nelson and J Oakes finished the barn to-day. The carpenters worked at hours. I took load flax 2030lbs to Taylors @$11.00 per ton. Willie attended masons I bound flax. Robinson finished pulling flax. 10, Tuesday, Fine sunny day, we bound and hauled 3 loads flax to-day to Taylors 2070 lbs, 1900 lbs and 1740 lbs at $11.00. We had Malcolm binding in afternoon. The carpenters got house ready for plasterers. September 11, Wednesday, fine day very warm, we hauled 2 loads flax to Taylors 2070 and 1840 and got me in and put it in little barn ready for morning thus getting all dry stuff off the field. We have had considerable trouble shaking the earth off the roots to make it sell. 12, Thursday, fine day cloudy and cooler, t took load flax to mill 190 lbs and settled up with Taylor. gross receipts $75.13 deduct seed $12.50 net $42.63. we took up to house from � Blacks 50 bunches 4ft faths and 50 4 1/2ft faths. Jim Carleton putting them on to-day. Willie went to Mills thrashing in PM. Bella and Mary went to Elora and got flax money there $26.58. 13, Friday, very cool in morning and evening warm about noon. Fine sunny day. We hauled a load of sawdust to home and in PM we pulled about half of the pease next Q.S.Road. 14, Saturday, Sunshiny day but very cool, I got 2 bushels rye at station that Mitchel from Guelph at 65cts a bushel and sowed it where I sowed rape which was eaten by grasshopers. Willie cut corn. In PM we pulled more pease. Opened tenders for painting Wm Mc Cullah’s lowest $ 84.00 accepted. Paid Ms Robinson $1.80 for pulling balance of flax. September 15, Sunday, rear frost during night, corn, potatoes, etc frozen, cloudy and rainy like. Mr. Craig preached morning and evening. Mr. Fergusson died to-day (Beech & Maple) 16, Monday, rained during night, fine sunny day warm. I took Elgies planks trusses etc. down to English church, and in PM we took up load beech and maple 1 1/2 plank we had here and I opened some more sand pit and Willie cut down corn after supper we pulled rest of the pease. (Pig killed )17, Tuesday, fine day. We hauled in 5 loads pease to-day. In forenoon Willie cut corn and I worked at sand pit. John Wilkie came about 5 o’clock and killed pig white one which will probably weigh 240 lbs more or less. Jimmie Mac {Mamara?} lathing at house all day. 18, Wednesday, Rained very heavily last night and cloudy all day. Willie went to Wm Taylors thrashing with team and get home between 10 &11 o’clock after which we put up the pig. I got tooth pulled this morning 25cts. In PM we got sand etc. Mary and Nellie went to Elora in PM and Mary got spectacles al Smiths cost $400. Jim Mac lathing all day. Bo’t shaving soap 10cts. September 19,Thursday. Fine in afternoon cloudy and rained a little in forenoon. Mary Auntie and Maggie McIntyre went up to Grand Valley with Lucy today. We plowed a little bound and stoked corn and cut millet to-day. Jimmie Mac lathing. 20, Friday. Fine sunny day very warm, we cut corn and bound flax in forenoon and took over a load corn to barn. In afternoon we took up the load corn putting it on hay with alternate rows of corn and “hay and straw”. Willie raked up the millet we cut yesterday and I cut corn meanwhile then we took over to barn a load millet then took in a load pease. Jimmie Mac � lathing all day. Mary and auntie came home at night. Mr. Watson started for St Joe to see about getting land and is going to look at ours. 21, Saturday. Fine sunny day very warm, we hauled in the rest of the pease to-day six loads. Jimmie Mac lathing all day. Malcolm Campbell went to Armstrongs and Fords thrashing for us to-day. 22, Sunday. Fine sunny day. Warm. Mr. Craig preached morning and evening the evening text was ‘Thou shalt be missed. ”Professor Mailtard led the singing to-day and gave general satisfaction. September 23, Monday. Cooler and windy at times looked like rain. Peter Stewart and Colin went away in morning CPR train. I drove them up to the station and their trunks etc. We put on the rest of the flax a big load then put in horses to feed and I got a dinner then started for Elora about half past eleven. I got $9.00 per ton and had in 2870lbs and got $12.81. After getting home we hauled 2 load millet and brought some down in waggon. Jimmie Mac lathing all day. 24, Tuesday. Cool morning fine sunny day. I took up 60 bushels lime from Gows in AM and 20 lbs lath nails. In PM we hauled in a load millet then I took team with to Wilsons got Dick shod 20 cts and brought up load sand from Fergussons pit 38cts. 25,Wednesday. Fine day. I got load sand from Fergussons pit in AM. We hauled water for Mr. Chapman who is mixing mortar today and some sand from [illegible] after which we hauled in corn to other barn and the rakings of the millet. Jimmie Mac lathing all day. 26,Thursday. Rained very heavily nearly all last night thunder and lightning cleared off in Sep 26, (continued) morning and remained fine sunny day but cool. Willie plowed and cut the rest of the millet to-day I cleaned granary stable etc. Chapman and Jimmie Mac working all day. We took out Johnsons horses to-night. 27,Friday. Cloudy in forenoon and raining a little got colder. I took up a load sand from Fergussons after having brought 170lbs of dust a Wilsons for 59 cts. In PM Willie plowed and I did sundry jobs around house and barn. Jimmie and Davy at work all day. Duncan and Porter came in afternoon. 28, Saturday. White frost this morning cool sunny day rained at night. Willie brought up a load sand from Fergussons then looked for colts with Lucy in buggy found them about noon � along L-Line. I brought up window sash for home in PM and raked and washed the rest of the millet Willie got load sand form Gordan Street and hauled in 3 loads corn. Porter and Jimmie lathing and Davy and Duncan mixing. 29 Sunday. Cold day cloudy and raining at intervals heavy frost in morning. Sacrament Sunday. Mr. McKay preached morning and evening. In morning from text “And grace for grace” and in evening from Genesis 12:1-3. Dr wardrobe was also present and spoke. September 30, Monday. Frosty in morning and very cold all day, cold wind and sleet at intervals. Moffat fitted window sash in morning. Plasters in all day got 2 rooms upstairs done Mr. McCullah painting sash in PM. Willie plowed in pea field and I banked house. Bought 86 bushels and 26 lbs vats from J Mc Crown for 24cts a bushel cost $26. 82. He took them to Semples to get chopped. We went to ordination of Jimmie Pow as missionary to China in evening. Mr. Lassel presided and {Meson?} Strahan Craig and McKay spoke a crowded house. October 1, Tuesday, frosty morning cool day sunny, I took a load of the chopped oats in morning and plowed till noon then took the rest in PM and plowed in afternoon. Willie went to Dunlops thrashing for J Hamilton. Plasterers got hall and bedroom down stairs and rest of upstairs done Mr. McCullah painting in PM chop cost $1.40. 2,Wednesday, fine day, cool, Willie went to Elora and got 20 bushels wine for putty @ 13 cts bushel $2.60 he also brought 15 bushels for Hodge. I plowed in forenoon with colt and in PM we hauled in the rest of the lying corn. The plasterers finished today except [illegible] and some floating Jno Davis thrashed. 3, Thursday, fine sunny day. Plasterers finished and run the putty today. I plowed with colts and Willie hauled water we took in the rest of the millet one load. Bella Willie and I at show in evening. October 4, Friday, fine sunny day. We plowed in forenoon and all went to show in the afternoon except father. Hugh Cameron and Hattie were down to-day and went to the show. 5, Saturday. Fine sunny day, Willie plowed all day and I raked where the millet was and also the short corn we cut with mower and we took it in on the wagon in the evening. James Johnson was here in afternoon. � 6, Sunday. Fine sunny day. Mr. Craig preached in AM and Peter Scott preached in the evening from Rom. 8:15a very good sermon. The vote on Professor Maittand as presenter was No’s 103 Yes’s 100. 7, Monday. Rained last night cloudy more or less all day and rained at intervals. Willie plowed all day. I cleaned up etc in AM and in PM went to Salem and bought 500 lbs flour @ $1.65 per 100lbs cost $8.25 also 100lbs shorts 85cts $9.10 in all left 250lbs flour there. 8, Tuesday. Cold day frost in morning very windy all day and cold between sunny and cloudy snowed some in PM and evening. Willie plowed all day finishing pea field and I hauled earth to barn embankment with road scraper. Dan MacDonald brought thrashing machine ready for Thursday.Wm Robson took away some plaster I sold to Hugh Black for $2.00 Geo six took out his six cattle he put in on 23 May. October 9, Wednesday. Sunny and cloudy very cold, frost in morning ice on water. Willie plowed all day in front field. I cleaned up ready for thrashing. “Charlie” up in PM plowing. A fire alarm at night Bea this foundry. 10, Thursday. Fine sunny day cool. We thrashed this forenoon got the wheat oats barley and 1/2 the pease done. Willie took separator to Simples in PM then we took in the rest of the corn two loads on waggon box. Aunt Aggie came from Toronto tonight in route to Mildmay. Geo Johnson had another daughter. 11, Friday. Raining all forenoon and in the evening again cloudy all day. Willie lathed cellar. Aunt Aggie went away on noon train. We drove her up in buggy. Went to Capt Beattie’s funeral in PM masons workman and volunteers at it. Bo’t 1 lb lath nails at Nichols. Dr James Ross of Brantford here to-day. Took 2 cats up to barn. 12, Saturday. Cloudy day with occasional sunshine cleared off at night cool and northern lights. Willie plowed and I banked up barn. We paid J Gov in full balance of lime money $ 23.25. Wm McCulluh up in PM painting sash I took him a bag of pease. We brought furniture from D.Russel’s at night. October 13, Sunday. Fine day. Mr. Craig preached morning and evening. Miss Wilkie and the youngest of the Hyatts buried today. 14, Monday. Fine sunny day Frost in morning and a little cloudy in forenoon. Smellie working at barn to-day again putting stops on window frames etc. We started to take up our potatoes � to-day aided by Charlie Fergusson who is getting 2 bags potatoes a day. We got up six rows and got about 2 waggon boxfulls and brought 10bags down here besides. 15, Tuesday. Fine sunny day, somewhat cloudy in PM.I brought up windows for barn from Davees in PM cost altogether $11.78. Smellie and Sam both working to-day. We took up potatoes today again helped by Charlie, got 7 rows done 2 waggon loads; and a dozen bags which we brough down at night. I got 18cts worth stuff at Nichols renew nails lathes etc. 16, Wednesday. Cloudy day rained all day at intervals. Smellie and Sam working all day. Wm Fergusson worked at potatoes in forenoon and 2 hours in PM, Charlie having gone to Grand Valley. I brought up stuff from Moffats for eves, gable etc. and Jack Moffat and Scott they put up scaffold and left. We got about 5 drills potatoes 1 1/2 loads. I went to Blacks mill in PM and got 720ft 3 in Tamarack plank 16ft long to floor the horse stable. 17, Thursday. Frost in morning. Windy cold between cloudy and sunny, rained some in forenoon. Smellie and Samuel October 17, continued, up in morning laid sleepers in horse stable for floor then went away. We picked the rest of the potatoes left from yesterday 12 bags, then put in rest of day filling in between sleepers in horse stable. Jack Moffat and Scott at eve all day. 18, Friday. Fine sunny day not so cold. We mixed the mortar and laid it on horse stable floor and Smellie and Sam laid the floor and put up some stalls. Father worked at farm all day mixing mortar and banking house etc. I went to Sow o McLeans bash in PM but got no lumber came back to Blacks and took up 15 2x4 elm scantling 12 ft long and 1,2 x2 1/2. Willie picked 2 rows potatoes in PM got 15 bags. Moffats finished eaves etc. today. Mrs. See more of Mount Forest here in evening. 19, Saturday. Cloudy day got colder as the day advanced and quite a snow storm about 4 o’clock snowed at intervals all evening. Smellie and Sam at barn to-day. I got 520ft 1 1/2in elm plank 12ft long 45 pieces 1x3 12ft long or 135ft and 3 boards 11in x 10ft or 29 1/5ft at Blacks and 5lbs 4in nails 4 in strap hinges and some bolts and wood screws at Nichols. We took up the rest of the potatoes 3 rows getting 18 or so bags. 20,Sunday. Ground all covered with snow 1 1/2 inches thick and snowed more or less all day with intervals of sunshine frosty day and got very frosty at night. Mr. Craig preached in morning on “Faith” and in evening on the appearance of brightness round about Ezekiel1, 27&28. � December 4/94 Barn Memorando. Stonework ---set to Louis Martignori $115 back wall 70 ft long 10 ft high 24 m at bottom tapering to 24 at top put large boulders in the bottom of this wall and let the stonework be built far enough away to allow for the biggest ones to be put in. Get bond timber put in for silo. Two end walls each 60ft long 10ft high. Get tiles put in near the top for ventilators, get all necessary bind timber for calf pens box cupboard built in behind horse stable and timber for harrness {pirs?}. Get iron tie rings built in the stonework. 1895 October 21. Monday. Very cold day. 12 degrees of frost during the night. Sunny day but frosty air. Snow melted some. Smellie and Sam at barn all day. Willie went to Blacks and got 6 boards 1 inch thick 3ft them 8 in wide and 3 10 inches wide 4 of them 12ft long and the rest 10ft. We sold our 6 white pigs to Cassie and took them to scales they weighed 1010lbs and we got {3 ¼?} cts a lb and received $37.87cts. I plowed in PM and Willie lathed cellar. I got 50more bolts at Nichols. 22. Tuesday. Fine day, frosty in morning but not so cold as yesterday. Smellie and Sam at barn all day, rather worked at banking home etc. all day. We took up our carrots and 2 loads mangols all with shaws on and in PM I went to Blacks and got 17 inch boards spruce 12 inches wide and 12ft long, 26 6 in wide& 14 ft long and 8, 5 inches wide & 14ft long, also, 7, 1 1/2 in inch plank alm {illegible} 12 inches wide and 12 ft long and 7 pieces 2 ½ {illegible} ft long, also 100 bolts at Nichols. Wm McCullah went to Guelph in PM {illegible} and Fred Mc Gladdeny {illegible} painted . Mary has been up at shanty ever since Smellie. For more information on James Ross check out the “Meet the Diarists” page under “Discover” on our website: ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca � transcribed https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/da076350eb7eb5fbc3e16868b19562f9.pdf ee6dee109d16123de780dfbfebebb9b0 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. Live Stock Registration Address Accountant Natural Live Stock Records correspondence {illegible} Department of Agriculture Ottawa Apple tree farming Keep the leader F.A. Jan 30/08 {Lucerne?} Notes 30 bushels lime to acre some ashes 8 lbs Red clover 4 lbs Timothy 2 lbs Alsike Professor G.F. Edwards Bacteriologist OAC Guelph supply Bacteria https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/c5c3fb09dbfcf24870465804a1414358.pdf e9d49378717003692778139e1db23cfc UG Transcription Progress Scripto transcription progress Done Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. Agg 6. 42 Series 1, Subseries 2 https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/191862c59c47f6e73b8582360ccca74b.pdf 68521a340ef5162ba36638184818c123 UG Transcription Progress Scripto transcription progress Done Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. 1903 Rosmead Diary Recieved Paid <table> <tr> <td>  November </td> <td>  1 2 3 4 </td> <td>  Sunday forward Fine sunny hazy Indian summer day. Mr Strahan of Guelph formerly of Rockwood preached in morning from jno 20 and in evening from Nw{?} 2.14. Monday Fine sunny day. Willie plowed all day with Perin plow at S.S field. We brought over our {powerkases?} from Mrs Drumes nineteen hoe seeder etc and paid for them $1065 Missrs Allison and Besse agents of frost & wood company were here in p.m. I gave my order for hay rake $28.00 and old one payable 1st Oct 1904 with 7% per annum off for cash. I went to {Cuirmock?} tea meeting in evening expenses 75 Auntie up for tea gave for butter 19. Willie paid Archie fermal in full to date $1.20 Tuesday Fine sunny day. Willie plowed all day. L.L field. I dug hole in pond bottom of no 7 to fill up with stones to drain it I went over to Mr Byers at night trustee meeting Bella and Mary called on Mrs R Curlins in PM gave here present cost 15 cts Wednesday Fine sunny day. WIllie plowed all day L.L I dug some of foundation for driving shed In PM jno hay and I went to Peter dows sale in his rig. Mary got paint and putty at Nichols & Father up in PM. We were all over at {Durnis?} for tea in evening the {Lindale?} contingent down also. </td> <td> </td> <td>  1431 1431 </td> <td>  57 19 76 </td> <td>  916 10 1 930 </td> <td>  61 65 75 20 75 20 16 </td> </tr> </table> https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/999e71a7120bab86b208b074d12b007f.pdf 3bdf03fc33a16b6d2ea3d9b0e1286e04 UG Transcription Progress Scripto transcription progress Done Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. 1903 Rosmead Diary Recieved Paid <table> <tr> <td>  November </td> <td>  5 6 7 8 </td> <td>  Thursday forward Great change in weather, windy cloudy cold stray flakes of snow. Willie finished plowing L.L field with single plow to-day I went to Mr Toots sale in PM bid on horse Mary down at dentist got at steals hair pins 5 tickets for school concert bought on Sunday Archie funeral Friday Cold day frosty, snow flurries and sunshine at intervals most sunshine. Williw brought up load manure from steds then we hauled out two from yard and in PM 5 or so, all to No 4W. Bella went down in PM she and another going to school concert in J. Hall to-night. Saturday Not so cold, sunny. We hauled out 4 loads manure to No 4 than Willie feared out and I went downtown on wheel got 2 gal coal oil 50 100 lbs chicken feed 125 and one bag maintoba flour on due bill at Armstrongs. In PM Willie plowed & furrow plow in No 4. I went down town at night paid Glen for dust o chop got Oct 29 10.39 got pair rubber boots at Murry's 185 licquorice at Phillips 10 Sunday Fine sunny day. Mr McVicar preached in AM from Luke 11:8 and in evening from the words in that day ye shall ask me anything. M call Willie at Methodist church at night call. </td> <td> </td> <td>  1431 1431 </td> <td>  76 76 </td> <td>  930 1 10 1 1 945 </td> <td>  16 5 50 75 35 85 10 00 5 81 </td> </tr> </table> https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/07472e46c02bfa40b65018da3eab0c87.pdf d39d893de178c07c413660fa72861ee1 UG Transcription Progress Scripto transcription progress Done Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. 1903 Rosmead Diary Recieved Paid <table> <tr> <td>  Novemebr </td> <td>  9 10 11 </td> <td>  Monday Forward Fine sunny day. We plowed in No 4 also mangold land in No 1 and took 2 loads maure to No 4. Father up in PM he and Willie burnt brush etc near creek No 4. I drove Father down in evening and went over to Wm Taylors bought sow and 10 pigs for $30.00 Tuesday Fine day somewhat cloudy. Willie plowed in No 2 in AM and in PM we put 2 loads manure on No 4 and we plowed there. Bella and Mary down town in PM paid for hats paint 4 cocoanut 5 handkerchief studs 15 We brought over from Wm Taylors the sow and ten pigs gave cheque 30.00 Sam McKee helped up with them. Wednesday Geound covered with hoar frost this morning got very misty then cleared off sunny in PM again clouded and rained some rained heavy at night again. We hauled out to No 4 in AM 4 loads manure and in PM I took down 10 bags chop brought up load manure from sted and 1 more from yard then Willie went down for chop 50 cts got ocre 4. Mary down in PM got at Phillips drugs 15 gave collection W.F.M.S 10 received from Mrs Philllip for butter 2lbs 36 Sam McKee had lend of our Perrin plow to-day. </td> <td> </td> <td>  1431 1431 </td> <td>  76 36 12 </td> <td>  945 5 30 981 </td> <td>  81 50 24 00 4 25 84 </td> </tr> </table> https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/98d52ada150c1a2fcb955d851b28b2ae.pdf c24e51dbf0bb708a7a9e23d23f1f72b7 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. 1903 Rosmead Diary Recieved PAid <table> <tbody> <tr> <td>  November</td> <td>  12 13 14 15</td> <td>  Thursday Forward Fine sunny day. Willie plowed all day No 4 we took out 2 loads manure to No 4. I made a gate for horse stall. Annie and Jennie Skock up in PM for tea Father up in PM cleaning up at creek No 4 got ride down with Skocks Friday Fine sunny day. Cool. I took down straw to Besse in waggon box and brought up load manure from Steels put it and another in No 4. Willie plowed in PM. I went down to tea meeting "Melville" at night 25 Saturday Ground white this morning. Frosty day cloudy. I brought up load manure from steels in AM put it and another on No 4 and in PM one from Besse finished what we were manuring and Willie finished plowing No 4. Bella and Mary downtown in PM and got stuff at Russells on afe hair rollers at Mary's 75 I brought up 2 bags apples from Mrs Quarries in evening. Willlie downtown at night paid Nichol for turpentine 10 graphite 15 & cattle chains 40 and got 2 snaps 10 pair slater shoes @ Murrys Sunday Coudy cool. Dr Wardrobe preached in AM from Rev {blank space} and in evening from some verses in 1st chap Genesis and some in lost Revelations showing analogy and emphasis etc. Mr & Mrs Sandham and baby down at aunties & at church</td> <td> </td> <td>  1432 1432</td> <td>  12 12</td> <td>  981 983</td> <td>  84 25 95 65 10 59</td> </tr> </tbody> </table> UG Transcription Progress Scripto transcription progress Done https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/b1bc5736c6e9f88fff467278732b8fb7.pdf 1ef687999bdefce2680395ab821aadfc Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. 6 1903 Rosmead Diary Received Paid November 16 Monday Forward Rain and storm and ice last night rain and sleet to-day evergreen trees laden with ice slippery walking. I went down in buggy in PM took bag oats changed for oatmeal at Armstrongs and brought up sack of bran on afe, got on afc at Ma{Illegible} graining paint 25 humbug 10 oil 10 tar 10. Dr Armstrong up last night shoved down turnip stuck in throat of white steer. I took crock butter to Russell to be expressed to Mrs McVicor's sister in Toronto. Got map of Canada sent by Guthrie for SS No1 Nichol. 17 Tuesday Wintry day cloudy, snowing at intervals Willie went down in AM got teeth brushed 25 on afc and got at Nichols on afc glass pitch nails 485 inch.In PM he took 3 bed ticks down to Miss Gibbon Mrs Knox and Mother gave turnips away 10 18 Wednesday Cold frosty wintry day snowed a lot blowing. We did sundry jobs indoors got water trough mended with pitch and put in again (centre one) also boared some in pig pen Mary went down house in PM to stay awhile. 19 Thursday Cold frosty sunny day. Sleighing. Willie at Dix's thrashing to-day Bella down at aunties for tea Mary staying down Mother went up to Mildmay yesterday. UG Transcription Progress Scripto transcription progress Done https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/998bbbef0facb319a748f2ff2d271811.pdf b72e2d19ec6a020c527b04684b8c2e84 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. 7 1903 Rosmead Diary Recieved Paid Novemeber 20 Friday Forward Fine sunny day. Frosty. We took 2 waggons plows etc over to other barn and brought back sleigh. Spread load manure that was on waggon on sand hill. In PM Willie took down 10 bags chop to Grones and brought up Mary. Went down for chop again pd. Mother came back from Mildmay. Saturday 21 Cold day. not quite so frosty. I made cover for rain box and in PM went with J. Bowley + {Illegible} Byers to Wilsons to see Miss Wilson the teacher but she was not there. I brought Bella and Mary up who were at Russells buying oats. I got shoes mended at McBeth 15 got leggings and lines mended at Tillypatrick 175 and paid D. Murry for shoes. Willie got lost Saturday + Bella {Illegible} 4.75 I went down town at night paid Mr Brownridge for shoes got mended 35 Sold to Carter 17 hogs to be delivered when ready recieved on them $1.00 Mary recieved from Phillips for butter sold sent to geet 5.10 22 Sunday Not very frosty. cloudy. Mr McVicar preached in AM from Ezikiel 33:14 and in evening from 1 Jim, 1:15. 23 Monday More snow last night cloudy, snowing and rain we took down load {Illegible} to Beattie to-day I got at McClauakcaurs 3lb asbestos {Illegible} 20 & 12 pipes 5 Mr McIntyre below Guelph left 19 cattle here all night. UG Transcription Progress Scripto transcription progress Done https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/80a99c9dafdf16ffa3a55eb9df905344.pdf 4a2ed1ef6dc061ba2402ee7843f9b119 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. November 24 foward 1438|82|991|44 Tuesday Frosty day, windy,sunny and cloudy. We took down another load Turnips in PM got at Weleter lutty. Mr Midutyu came for his cattle in morning paid us for them at rate of 506 for head $1.00 |100|. Bob Yindale and Mes Daly down in evening. 25 Wednesday Very frosty day sunny and cloudy 6 % below zero last night. I took down another load Turnips to-day. 26 Thursday Exceedingly frosty last night and to-day some sunshine. We took down another load turnips got ticket 3Ø0 30 lushel 40 |40| Many down at Russel in am got stuff for {illegible} and if from Curlis 40 |40| Many got from aunty money for butter 6 27 Friday Fine sunny day not to frosty. We took ibago chol and 15 dust sacks to Wilsons mill 35 laid {illegible} for stuff got on 17th 40 |75-| and {illegible} glass 5 got cheque from Wm Beutte for turnips sold $24.75. In PM I hauled out |24|75| 3 loads manure in sleigh to No yW. Father and mother out for tea. 28 Saturday Fine day cloudy and sunny frosty We hauled 3 loads manure to Noy in am. In P.M I drove many down town she UG Transcription Progress Scripto transcription progress Done https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/5bdcf35799ac596c3639c444761ec4e3.pdf 73db2bfead007ee34a4ca2349d1d2237 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. November 28 continued Saturday foward |1465|33|993|09 Alot at Russell's chose soda tea sugar |90| I got at Nichols fumore {illegible} needed dust{illegible} arrowsmails Willi downtown at night got hat at j.wood 50 29 Sundary Fine, day. Mr Mivicar reached in am from{illegible} before God and in evening from at eventide it shall be light. 30 Monday Fine bright sunny in am clouded our {illegible} in late PM not very frosty I cut wood in brush in am and in PM hauled back 4 loads manure with Jannie and them. Father came wh in PM to see if we could raise money to {illegible} on mortgage. I want wh to Suidals at night unsuccesful Them to {illegible} the promised{illegible}. I drove father down. December 1 Tuesday Fine day cloudy and sunner not very frosty. Mother came wh in morning {illegible} and Many went wh to Arthur with Lucy in cutter. Willie and I drove wh to Lindale then to allow them Took out loud manure. In PM Bob Lindale {illegible}and I went to {illegible}settled down estate and Bob & I got discharged. May & Mother and Frid{illegible}. Willi took down 18 chickens to adam {illegible}yesterday UG Transcription Progress Scripto transcription progress Done https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/e4f332fa421fbf733bd00286178e77f7.pdf a8a8d7a45a1c1d23f6bdbafb5dbe7680 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. December 1 continued Tuesday foward they weighed 102 lbs @{illegible} 714 and he had the Iamklin afe $330. I wrote out a recommendation for teacher Paddy Ramore 2 Wednesday Cloud and sunny in AM snowing in PM. We hauled jug in AM{illegible} 8. {illegible} furnace pipe up through closet to our room in PM. Many went down to W.7.M.S meeting in PM collection {illegible} 3 Thursday SNowing come in morning cleared in bright sunny Then clouded over again I cut wood in brush and Williie took down home 2 loads wood Jennie them and got {illegible} at MiBath 10 In PM I hauled 3 loads manure out then hitched Jennie in cutter but he {illegible} not go. Bella and Willie drove down home in evening took roost {illegible} park to Mrs Lucanie and come home 4 Friday Cloudy snowing at {illegible} not very frosty Willie at {illegible} to-day I charmed in AM and Bella mended chol bag we filled them in PM. 5 Saturday Cloudy snowing a little. Willie at Rogersow thrushing to-day. I took down 12 bags chol to {illegible} in AM also 5 bags potatoes to Mother. UG Transcription Progress Scripto transcription progress Done https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/61525424f557e06c0e92943f29fd2e37.pdf 375e94d6159add896b4b6dc83465bf94 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. December 5 continued Saturday Forward and brought up bag Manitoba flour on due hill from {illegible}. In PM I went down for {illegible} took Bella and May down with me. I paid for 3 clothings 160 Mary got at {illegible} she also got groceries at {illegible} 95 {illegible}. Bella stayed down. I drove down in {illegible} changed leggings at {illegible} 35 got at Whiteheads {illegbible} 22 at websters {illegible} 7 paid Hamilton for the got in June 7 10. Got from Argo got better 10 lbs @ 18 1.80 6 Sunday Cloudy a little stormy not very frosty. Mr McViear {illegible} in Am from Jonah 3:1. Second chances and Mr Scott of Mets in St Andrews at night to united congregation from hes good to draw near sud. We all drove down in cutter at night. Collection st Andrews 15 7 Monday Cloudy not very frosty. snowing some Willie at Sheschs {illegible} took our ram over to D. Clarkes in sleigh then hauled enough stones to fill hole in Vond bottom of No 7 that I dug in fall then brought up load wood for thrashing. Willie took 12 bags {illegible} in PM got 2 {illegible} at {illegible}. 20 8 Tuesday Cloudy day snowing heavy most day chilly UG Transcription Progress Scripto transcription progress Done https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/a6c9bee1d7d5f9bf46e539aaf826c004.pdf 03c6be3fc9b2c53ac03629c316887948 UG Transcription Progress Scripto transcription progress Done Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. December 8 continued Tuesday forward Willie went down to Guelph Fat Stock Show to-day expenses 75 to got his hat changed at dinner, I went down for chop in Am 60 and in Pm took Mrs Dunn she got out $9 60 for us we gave her note payable year hence with {illegible} @ 4 1/2%. Paid taxes 28 80 C. Groves twice 3.25 C Hay note for dairy HD got windless handle squared at {illegible} 15 Bella and Mary up at james {illegible} for tea Lucy in cutter. 9 Wednesday Cloudy day cold, chilly. more snow last night i went down to Guelph show to-day expenses {illegible}40 dinner 25 {illegible}25 Got at Bollarts coat cloth for Bella 3 1/4 {illegible} @ 1.00 3.25 Willie down town got at{illegible} meat 2.08 at {illegible} sugar 1.00 molasses 10 {illegible} 75 all changed sold some hay to Ryle @ 7.00 for tin 10 Thursday Cloudy snowing in AM cleared off in PM. Willie at fords thrashing in Am I got ready for thrashing. Dick <s>Mc</s> Kelchem and E. Ellis came with machine in PM. stayed all night I got 8 loanes bread48 {illegible} tartar 5 at frots Willie got at Willies {illegible} 11 friday Stormy day snowing and drifting roads heavy, We thrashed all day https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/53ce3efaa762601bc0f8d0d218eef3c3.pdf 2469777a0702c106f3f880b654a35b67 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. December 11 continued Friday forward Father and Mary went up to Arthur to-day with $2700.00 for mortgage our Frank Mitchelli farm had a hard time getting through drifts got home in evening Hugh Cameron down to-day en route to Guelph left his house here all night thrashes here all night again geo silly extra 12 Saturday Snowing hard all day. soft flakes not very frosty. We finished thrashing half past 10 thrashed some spelt for 7 {illegible} 7 {illegible}. gave dinner to hands. Leslie Deans came with team helped them up with seperation Willie took tank up to Deans then went down got piana look at craigs $1.50 on alc and brought up Lucy which was done all {illegible} Fraser fisher got 2 80lbs {illegible} soft wax at willie on alc in morning. hugh cameron came to-day staying all night to{illegible} to go up. 13 Sunday Stormy day snowing and blowing Willie went down in cutter was to late to go to church came back none of us went at night Hugh cameron {illegible} all day stayed our night again 14 monday stormy day again sunny and little calmer in PM. hugh Cameron went home in PM. Butter money 340 from Mrs McViear's sister UG Transcription Progress Scripto transcription progress Done https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/5e76292f9649133d432e6779fb08d1a6.pdf 06e863ee262eb5d280e00e962e08fd08 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. December 15 Tuesday Forward Snowing and Stormy and sunny at {illegible} milder than yesterday. Willie went down with team in AM got {Suey?} shod 20 lines mended 5 and brought up Saskatchewan robe from {illegible}. Got at Woods {illegible} {illegible} Bella got yesterday from C.M: Rae picture 25{illegible} We deaned oats n flour in PM. 16 Wednesday Sunny and snowing and stormy at{illegible} frosty. Willie went down with 80lbs butter to ship to Park {illegible} via C.P.R. We cleaned flour of {illegible} and put up 5 bags pig chop. Willie took it down in PM and brought it back {illegible} 25ds 17 Thursday Sunny and snowing and storming at {illegible} Willie went down with team in PM brought up 14 bags Ligowa vats from home also mother, then went over to fords with black sow after which i drove mother down in cutter. lots of snow postage 2 18 Friday Fine sunny day frosty. Willie curd I drove up to {illegible} lag lones sale in PM in sleigh Willie came back i stayed and came home with {illegible}McKee. Girls down town in PM got at Phillips 2 calenders paper etc 27 and at Pattsins {illegible} for present to Mrs Hay 50 UG Transcription Progress Scripto transcription progress Done https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/1571dc049de3f516c886732580c31926.pdf 2dfdf25609e706edf0d674dee89d3208 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. December 19 Saturday Forward Snowing, a little milder, a little rain in PM thin snow again. Willie took loud straw down to Steels in AM and in PM he took 1000 lbs oats down to get chopped at Cundis which we sold to Ms Hoelm for $8.00. I took load straw down to D. Small and brought {illegible} to Mrs Hoelm. I drove Bella down at night she stayed down all night. I got at Armstrongs 1½ gal Am Coal oil and lamp glass {illegible} took 10 lbs butter to J. Argo got $1.90 for it 20 Sunday Snowing all day soft snow mild. very strong at night drifting Mr {illegible} preached in AM from {illegible} our {illegible} preaching for him and Mr M {illegible} in evening from one not 2 {illegible} {line} without your father. She Providence {illegible} triples. I only down at night. 21 Monday Mild, almost thawing some sunshine some snow some storm. We broke road over to Fords brought over snow. Willie went down to {illegible} for load {illegible} put it in barn sand. in PM I drove down took snow off house in Fergus. We all drove up to Allans at night got back after one o'clock very stormy. willie got at Welstens 2 nursetrap 10 at Nichols Thermometer 15 UG Transcription Progress Scripto transcription progress Done https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/bb1cd3a510e3e0029ee4fb839f659f63.pdf 862584c67cc8098d9248ad7fadd21cbb Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. December 22 Tuesday Forward Colder day. Sunny. snowing at times a little. I finished feed box for hens. I went to {illegible} sale in PM. Bella and Many down in PM in cutter bought at Phillips on ale bible 2.00 brush&comb $1.35 card 5 at Steels rains 25 cramberries 15 gloves 35 handkerchief 25 Mar.Newton dress 63 meat 25 23 Wednesday Sunny and. stormy not very frosty we made a road to pit in No2 (after Willie had taken a box load of straw down to Besee) got on load and brought it to barn. In PM I took it down to Willie Beathie. I acted as chairman at annual entertainment held in school in evening. they gave {illegible} a toilet case for present. I gave 25ds sold brushed acts to Fraser Fisher 28 Mary downtown in PM paid for {illegible} 20 nuts 10 hostage 10 24 Thursday Snowing {illegible} all day. soft. Willie and Davie Allan went up to Taylors and brought two loads hay for Davie that he brought at sale. willie down town at night got at russels gloves 1.00 at Phillips stamp and needles 4 at whitehead {illegible} and short 10 paid {illegible} black for thrashing hands $2.70 Recieved from Park Blackivell Co net{illegible} of better shipped on 16th, UG Transcription Progress Scripto transcription progress Done https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/42b63beb95e898fa569067b980f05b0d.pdf 1af3b279fabaf34f873100ec7928f6e4 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. December 25 Friday Forward Christmas Day. Cloudy not very frosty sunshine at times. We all went down home for dinner. I drove over for Mrs Ritchie auntie and Fred also there for dinner. Gave subscription to Y.M.C.A.25 26 Saturday Exceedingly frosty last night and to-day 22% below zero last night. Sunny mostday. Willie went down with team in AM got at {illegible}. Paid quick 30 bolts 15 at Fitzpatrick {illegible} 20 {illegible} 25 buckles 15 gut hay tricked at seals {illegible} 10 sugar cox from Craig paid it {illegible} box got before $2.50 {illegible} steals 20 {illegible line cut off} got {illegible} soap 10. I worked at platform for seals to weigh through barn flour. 27 Sunday Snowing all day very stormy in PM and evening. None of us down in evening Mr Mcviear preached in AM from {illegible} I am debler, a sermen on giving. 28 Monday Cold day sunny. Snowing some. I cleaned out her house and levelled the floor. The auditions David Allen and two sand - erson here in evening auditing books {illegible} Byers and Bowley also home 29 Tuesday Snowing heavily in AM also in PM . UG Transcription Progress Scripto transcription progress Done https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/e7b337dd326a78c03708dc49b99bb078.pdf 5255623bc8d84825e09af95954a9315e Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. 18 1903 Rosmead Diary Received Paid December 29 continued Tuesday Forward not so frosty. I drove Girls down in PM got at scales turnip {tiekel?}-10 Girls got at Armstrongs on {ale?} Worthington Stock food {illegible} goose 99 cocoa {illegible} lemons 5 {illegible} 8 figs 18 lemon peel 5 soap 25. I took bag turnips over to Mrs {Wivicar?} and 8 lbs butter.$150 Bella lost purse containing $2.00 {illegible}. 30 Wednesday Cloudy, snowing, and sunshine at intervals cold. Willie drove crowd over to school meeting then took 11 bags chop down. I got out of being trustee and {Dave?} Clark elected. WIllie drove May and Edith Dix around collecting for Bible Society in PM got tea here and finished job in evening {Weg ave 2:00?} 31 Thursday Cold. cloudy. snowing. Willie went down brought up {chop?} from {Curliss?} 55 {illegible} 100 lbs {shorts?} 100 lbs bran {illegible} at Armstrongs {illegible} 12 {sacks?} dust at Wilsons {asap?} got {illegible}. In PM he took load straw down to {illegible} got 3.00 for it in trade. I worked at {seale platform?} Willie went down at night got Armstrongs sugar 15 oranges 10 {whip?} at {illegible} in P.M. 2 rings {illegible} Willis got 25 from Leslie {Destus?} for {illegible} Willie got butter cheque from {illegible} Kyle for hay sold $3.50 UG Transcription Progress Scripto transcription progress Done https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/eac3ef4628f345435465ff9ff74b7642.pdf b040f05adc78c15a8a07b471161958e3 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. {This page is full of figures written in different directions - please refer to original handwritten diary page} https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/e76783a82cb422c285164d9dbc973150.pdf 00bd4bcb0f7014bd346a6ec324497a90 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. 20 1903 Rosmead Diary Received Paid January 1 Friday New Years Day. cloudy, snowing some. cold great depth of snow in country Many Willie and I drove down to church Mr M: Oicar preached from James 4.14 What is your life? We gave collection 5. Father Mother Auntie Fred, and Mrs Ritchie up for dinner. Willie drove them all down on sleigh with hayrack on. {illegible} Shortreed in {looking?} at cattle. 2 Saturday Very frosty day. cutting east around cloudy, snowing some. I drove Mr Byers downtown and got school money put in his {illegible}. got at {illegible} 1 sal Canadien unit 23 and at Nichols 2 chain grades 20 We put coal oil etc in cattle to Kill the lice PM. 3 Sunday Cold, frosty, sunny. stormy at night Mr M; Vicar preached in AM from Luke 12.8 {Sacrement?} Sunday. and Mr Hald of Sarnia in evening to {united congregation?} from. Let every man prove his own {word?}. We gave collection $/18 {illegible} church 4 Monday Exceedingly frosty 42% below {zero?} last night sunny cold day. I drove down in cutter paid Mr Calodeon for thrashing 19c00 sent letter to J.{illegible} 2 ne furnace. In PM Willie https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/88ba98f24d558622329d2d9444e2ceb1.pdf 293cc82a5678dc040d561f9132311209 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. 1904 Rosmead Diary Received Paid January 5 Tuesday {Forward?} Not quite so frosty. Sunny day. Fraser Fisher and I went down in sleigh in PM took 10 bags oats from home down to {illegible} {and?} brought {up?} 1/2 for Fraser. May down at dentist getting tooth put in {teat?} she broke yesterday. '{Bill?}' Brwon in looking at cattle. {Spools?} 9 {number 2950 in written below paid, below 2950 is 9} 6 Wednesday. Cloudy day, not so frosty. We took down load turnips to {illegible} Beathie @ 1125 brought back {illegible} {brushes?} frozen ones and chop from {illegible} {took?} down yesterday. 7 Thursday Cloudy day not very {frosty?}. We took down two loads turnips to-day Many down in Pm got tooth in at Reids she got borax. Mother {up?} in PM. {5 is written below paid} 8 Friday Not frostry to-day, cloudy, dense snow falls at {illegible} through day. We took down two more loads turnips to-day. Bought 2 gals coal oil from {Curlirs?} {illegible} Brown and Jim Mills in {ni?} PM brought 'May' {heifer?} @ 4 1/4 {per?} cart go away to-morrow received in her 3.00. weighing turnips Bella called on Mrs Dunn in PM and {illegible} on Mrs {Hey?} in evening Dave Allan got lend of {hay rack?} to get hay from {Singas?}. {500 written below received} {50 under 40 written below paid column} UG Transcription Progress Scripto transcription progress Done https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/3fb390951725d23848c040c0993b5c35.pdf ccd7dd595679aeee884beb19d234850c Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. January 9 Saturday Forward Fine sunny day: frosty. We finished hanging platform from seals in from and weighed Mary after dinner we took her down she weighed seals 1100 Recieved balance from Brown weighing 5. Willie drove Bella down she got at Steels sugar 1.00 sold 14lbs better @ 17 340 bella stayed down Willie went down town at night paid Tom Milne for suit 14.00 Mennies ale 2960 plow lives at Mennies 30 olive oil 10 {illegible} tickets 10 10 Sunday Snowing in AM. sunny day afterward frosty. Mr McViear preached in AM from job Hast thou entered into the treasures of the snow sermen on snow and in evening from 2nd {illegible} 10:7 Chaoll 25 11 Monday I was all covered with {illegible} in morning fine sunny day thawing a little in sunshine. We made a road out to other barn to-day brought over a little hay in sleigh. I made some of a chute for pigs. Mrs Quané and Lizzie McDonald up for tea. 12 Tuesday Cloudy. not very frosty. Willie took down 12 bags chop to Curliss in AM. In PM I went down for it and paid also last two Times $1.65 then Willie took back 2 or 3 loads {illegible} to heap No 7. Bella and Willie at Pow concert at night UG Transcription Progress Scripto transcription progress Done https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/e3addfff1508ab71d04b0e29918752cb.pdf e2bd6225e2afbfc96d29bf5f9aba456b Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. January 13 Wednesday Forward Snowing more or less all day not very frosty. Willie took back swan loads marine to pile with Jamie and Stan 4 loads from pig pen 3 from farm yard. 14 Thursday Stormy day snowing and blowing frosty. I went over to Juo McRees Dove Clark and Jim Bent were there we killed and dresses a heifer I got at dinner there. Willie cleaned and oiled buggy harness tross Fisher got lend of team in PM to take down a load man sold to Mr Sidson 15 Friday Snowing some occasional sunshine We cleaned and oiled double harness to-day. Willie went down town in PM got at Mi'Dewnots harness oil and 2 buckets 20. 16 Saturday Cloudy, snowing dense snow and stormy in PM. We finished harness drifted seals a little better weighed Lucy 1320lbs Blackie 1080 Little hifer 757 Jersey 720. I went up to Bor Lindales try sell a quarter beef unsuccesful 17 Sunday Cold frosty day sunny. Mr McViear preached in Am aets 12:9 and in evening from Mark 10:17 UG Transcription Progress Scripto transcription progress Done https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/1bfd104f7cf84b968f6e281c6d1304f0.pdf 4db388300aeffd02b8bd1665ecc54fbe Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. January 18 Monday Forward Exceedingly frosty last night and to-day I went down town in cutter got turnip money from {illegible} Beattre $49.40 got at Michels shellack 10 sent money to {illegible} Famine Fund 2.50 postage 5. Went up to Jack Blacks in PM solf quarter {illegible} 19 Tuesday Very cold frosty day snowing and stormy in morning sunny rest of day. Willie helped David Allan down to seales with 19 cattle in AM got dinner at Monons. I made sides for pig {illegible}. Willie drove over to {illegible} Mr Reis to try sell quarter pound beef they had got some. Willie sent $10.50 to eatons for good postage etc 12 20 Wednesday Thawing a little to-day, cloudy, a little rain in morning snowing in PM. We took down 8 pigs sold to Sorter Nov 21 they weighed 1320 @ 4 3/4 {illegible} 69.70 weighed 16 . Willie got seperater oil yesterday 20. In PM I took down 10 bags chop to Wilsons and brought up best of ton dust Willie got Dec 31 paid for it and chop $5.50 Mother up in PM Willie got at Fitzpatricks in AM sursingle and buckles $1.15 21 Thursday Cloudy stormy, frosty in PM. Willie went down to Wilsons for chop got Glen shod at Lemplins 20 and box iron mended 25 on ale UG Transcription Progress Scripto transcription progress Done https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/56f1910516cdb211c8b2c254f74c5360.pdf 9c9c0a7b9fa4f496e3d2576c8b8e692e Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. January 21 Thursday Forward continued David Allan and Jack Black {illegible} for dinner they helped up kill heifer in PM. Rate Clyme and Mrs Curliss here to-day for dinner. Geo and Jim shortreed bought Blackie $34 and nan at 3 ets lbs tooth {illegible} both down in PM ram weighed 900lbs got for both 40.00 weighing ram2 22 Friday Very stormy last night hailing all night turned to rain thawing all day raining in PM. roads very bad again. Willie took wuarter beef killed yesterday up to I. Blacks and I took hind quarter to Les Beattres. Willie went down in PM with team took some meat down home and hide sold to cold storage @ 6 ets lbs $2.70 . Armstrongs barn roof fell in with weight of snow value of heifer killed 28.00 home use $18.82 23 Saturday Frosty to-day again snowing in evening. We made road to other barn and I took snow off other barn rood. Bella and Mary down town in PM got at Armstrongs Pot barley 15 cream tartar 3 cocua nut 5 spools Russells 14 Mary stayed down. I went down town at night paid Mills meat account 5.83 24 Sunday Very frosty day snowing and stormy none of us down at sight Mr McViear preached in Am from Juo {illegible}. Auntie away to Toronto UG Transcription Progress Scripto transcription progress Done https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/8875d54844d9822841a50a8b2b681ce9.pdf 94d9deda3711e545c7c2b37fc73db7b5 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. January 25th Monday Forward Exceedingly frosty day sunny. Willie drove Mary down in cutter in PM and brought up Bella who had stayed down all night. Rate Clyme down at home for dinner {illegible} Brought up stuff from Eatons express $5 . Willie paid in jam 19 {illegible} to News Round Advocate took 4 {illegible} {illegible} down to Armstrong @ 10 ets lb 2 lbs 2.10 Paid on Armstrongs ale $5.00 26 Tuesday Cold frosty stormy day. We did inside work today. Weighed 10 cattle as follows 1 white star 560 3 little red 620 4 {illegible} 640 5 Blackie star 435 6 lir Julian 410 7 Satyr 690 8 Friday 620 9 Billy Bawler 500 10 Black and white 485. Jersey calf 225. 27 Wednesday Very cold frosty day. sunny. We put up 10 bags pig chop Willie took them down to Curlies in AM and brought them up in PM. he got Glen shod at Lempluis one fruit foot shod 10 We all went down to Annual meeting church at night Mary remained along home. Bella stayed down all night. 28 Thursday Cold day mostly sunny. I got lend of bob Lindales sleigh took S. School children for ride around town in PM. Hugh Cameron down in PM stayed for tea. Mary gave second hand shirt to a {illegible}. We took snow off roof of Ritcher and house UG Transcription Progress Scripto transcription progress Done https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/b1ecf083183276be90f97ceb08c33bde.pdf 0be70832f37bf836ec7e79dd88e00bda Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. January 29 Friday Forward Very frosty in morning not so cold as day advanced. We made road again to other barn in AM in PM Willie went down for coal got none this took load {illegible} back to pile No.7. water pile frozen since yesterday carried water for stock Willie and Mary went down in evening in cutter and brought up Bella. 30 Saturday Mild day{illegible} covered with rime in morning cloudy, snowing in PM. Mr Burk came in AM bought jersey <s>heifer</s> stear to go wednesday for $23.00 paid ond M. McClanahan + Jon Welster have in AM testing furnace. In PM we brought load hevy from other barn. Mary and Willie went down town at night Willie paid Alex Wilkie for cool for thrashing $1.45 rivets at Mennies 20 31 Sunday {illegible} day, snowing some. Mr McViear preached in AM from proverb 20:24. In evening Hel 12;13. a summer in {illegible} Only Willie down at night Bella stayed down UG Transcription Progress Scripto transcription progress Done https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/199c32f52a05a59858b4188e306d9034.pdf f3954f5f50f65791e6df03fbecda59ca Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. February 1 Monday Forward Cold day. Willie took down loadstraw to Steels and to Fred Armstrong weighed Freds load 1650 lbs weighing 10. Bella and I went down to Lemplins in evening to small party. played a new game Flinch. Home 3o'clock 2 Tuesday Snowing. Stormy day not quite so frosty as last night. <s>Willie</s> I took another load straw down to Fred Armstrong in PM Fraser Fisher went with me we tried to get some coal, couldnt. 3 Wednesday Cold day again. cloudy. I took another load straw down to Fred Armstrong. Willie took Jersey steer sold on saturday over to Barks recieved order on Dr Groves for balance. In PM Fred Armstrong came up to see white steer we got from Littles said it had tuberculosis and ordered it to be killed. Mary ordered C. Harold H. Baggar L.H.Comp 250 Bella paid for coller at Steeks 50 H. McDerned and W.M Hodge got load marygolds in PM @ 13ets brushed . 4 Thursday Very cold frosty and stormy day. Fraser Fisher helped me over to his place with small load hay from other barn in Am and in PM we went to James & Armstrongs sal bought cutter calf etc Willie drove me down to managers meeting at night there was not a grown henel no meeting I stayed down home all night UG Transcription Progress Scripto transcription progress Done https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/70e94c792673a5f7f482f36305e393d3.pdf c324d34abd1202ccb09e68d8dfa964b1 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. February 5 Friday Not so frosty to-day cloudy snowing some. I went down with team in sleigh took oats down exchanged for oat meal at Armstrongs 60 brought up bag flour got 2 hay tickets and we marygold at scales 30ds went with Armstrongs paid for cutter $21.50 calf $850 grind stone and & apple pies 35 5% off cash $29.00 and brought them up. In PM Jack Black helped us kill white steer (see 3rd) and skin it I took it down skin sold it to Reenan for $1.50 received from Dr Groves cheque for $23.00 for steer paid beattes ale for rope for slugs $58 got disinfected from Fred Armstrong for stall. Receipts in Armstrong ale to date not created Armstrong ale to-date $<s>52.91</s> 4791 6 Saturday Raining last night and at intervals through day. thawing cloudy misty a little in PM. Willie Fair here for dinner on way back to Arthur from Calaways he brought a farm from him near Guelph. I drove girls down town in PM sold to Steels 7 lbs butter @ 16$1.12 paid their ale in fall 12.00 took 4lbs butter over to marse postage 4 Archie fernal up got bag potatoes 15cts MAry remained down all night. 7 Sunday Raining last night and at intervaks in AM thawing a lot. got frosty by night and stormy. Mr McViear in AM from {large blank space possibly erased} and in evening from {blank space} on Marta :uther "straight out men" in school rooms so {illegible} lights {blank space} Ch collection 25 UG Transcription Progress Scripto transcription progress Done https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/b7a63be71aac036fbaf1236dcac63ce1.pdf bdc9b09a6eb110ddc18ba34055aa918a Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. February 8 Monday Forward Exceedingly cold frosty day. sunny. Willie went down got tooth filled 50 paid back ale 25 spools J. Woods 12. Fraser fisher and I went down in sleigh for coal didnt get any. Will came up with us. we cut wood in PM. 9 tuesday Very cold frosty sunny day. We broke, plowed, road over to other barn in AM and in P.M. Willie brought up two loads manure from Steels got at Dan Websters whiffletree irons 40 at Phillips salve stuff for horse 8cts stamp 2 Willie got from Seharins money for margold sold on 3rd $5.75 got coal oil at armstrongs ale 35cts Statement of goods received from eatons for money sent on 19th Jan. $10.12 worth due bill for beloved 38cts 10 Wednesday Cold frosty sunny day. Willie took 10 bags chop to Wilams in AM and brought up load name from steels took some strew down to Beese . In PM he went down for chop 50 and brought up Jersey heifer from Hunks paid $6.00 for it Mary down in PM. We went up to Sindals at night they were out at home 11 Thursday Cold frosty sunny day. Willie took down load strew to Wansborough in AM $3.00 In PM we brought our load hay from other barn. Mother up in PM Bella went down with her. Willie at {illegible} at night. I buried dead steer UG Transcription Progress Scripto transcription progress Done https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/0dd6b368c8729bc6213ed87a6a6a654b.pdf 7978d0ce42af937325f99bd5944626be Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. February 12 Friday Frosty day sunny a little cloudy in PM. Willie took box load straw down to Andrew Stevens showed Glen to horse buyers {illegible} and brought up 4 or 5 bags coal from home. In PM we all went down town showed Glen to two Muskoka house buyers. Mary paud $15.00 on Russell ale and got {crossed out illegible} 2 1/4 {illegible} tweed $135 1 broom 30 living canvas paid at with 10lbs butter @ 16 $$1.60 balance cash. Willie got iron mended at Lemplins 10. Hugh Cameron here in evening on way back from {illegible} took Mr Evesly there from for Galt. 13 Saturday East Wind, cold. We hauled out 6 loads manure 4 from pig pen to pile no 7. Mary went down in evening, I went down town at night looked at some fur coats in Steels postage 7 14 Sunday Stormy, snowing. very stormy at night and snowing again. Mr McViear preached in AM from Erel. a time for war a sermen on Russo Japan War. and in evening from Psa 56:11. 3rd sermen on straight out {illegible} John Knox. Missionary call 1100 church 25 15 Monday Very cold frosty and stormy. Steels sent up 2 fun coats I took them down brought up a wambat took it down in PM brought up a dog {illegible}. took back to Websters 2 inns paid 20 UG Transcription Progress Scripto transcription progress Done https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/97e0d5020c97fbd1a7b1bdf79e1efd47.pdf af0b1373b95085388cbcc789ee7d1782 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. February 16 Tuesday Forward Exceedingly cold frosty stormy day. I took down chop to Curlies in AM. In PM Mrs Duaine came up told us she was until wal {illegible} to be got in town on ale of railroad blockade. I drove up to Bob Luidale got lend of bag coal from {illegible} for her toole it and her down then went down town got ale handle at Dan Websters 25cts. Stuff got at Russells on Friday and Motel 1.88 17 Wednesday Fine sunny day very frosty. We lengthened hay stack and took down load hay to Andrew Steners in AM and one to Steel Bros in PM. Brought up chop from Curlies and rolls extra for what I missed before. 18 Thursday Cold day sunny, Willie and Fraser Fisher took ton of hay over to letters in AM. In PM I drive down in cutter went to station for coal too late got 2 bags at home took one to Mrs Duaine one have. I got at Dan Webster mitts 40 2 feed measures 30 paid for ale handle got yesterday 25 git a scales 2 hay tickets 20. Mary, Bella, and I {illegible} up at Lindales at night 19 Friday Fine sunny frosty day. Dave Allan here we killed sow 10cts Bella and Mary down town in PM at Milne Curlies etc. Lady White calved yesterday white heifer UG Transcription Progress Scripto transcription progress Done https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/9cff4929f4487f29edcc3323593315bd.pdf 52dca896ff5725e925bb0a2a7e99bfc7 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. February 20 Saturday Fine sunny day thawing in the sun. We worked at making wide box for sleigh. I went down town at night paid Armstrong ale in full to-date 62 paid Phillips ale $5.72 got game Flinch 50 Bella and MAry down in PM got at Armstrongs corn meal 25 crock 25. Sold 16 hogs to Scherio 4.50 and rise got $1.10 21 Sunday Thawing to-day raining some at night Mr McViear preached in AM from 1 mo God is light none of us down in evening 22 Monday Frosty again stormy blustering snow. Willie went down in cutter in Am got at Websters 2 pails 60 1 mended 15 2 fork hands 25 dug fork 50 bolts 2 cts at Steels on ale gautlets 2.75 sugar 50. I went down in PM got 460lbs coal from Hamilton on ale and 200 from Willie {illegible}. {illegible} calved yesterday roan heifer 23 Tuesday Mild day. more snow last night snowing to-day. We fixed rack and took load straw down to Smith "lumber dealer" and brought up from Lemplins 2 iron rods etc 5 oats on ale 24 Wednesday Cold day, Sunny. We loaned van Magwood our stock rack to bring cow from Jacksons 'sale' We brought load hay over from other barn in AM. In PM I went down for Fred Armstrong for Jamie, she was UG Transcription Progress Scripto transcription progress Done https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/640f7f464cf50e6bab3cfb1fc1624dca.pdf 99622d09a50f472335748095e8fb96df Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. February 24 continued Thursday Forward sick and slipped her colt. Fred came up afterwards gave her some midicine she was very weak. Mary and I went down to Mrs Duarris in evening to party 25 thursday Exceedingly cold day frosty sunny. We put up chop in AM Willie took it down in PM I went with him and went to Jim Wilson funeral . Willie went down for chop again 40 took 2 bags potatoes to A Armstrongs coal oil curlies 23 26 friday cold frosty day. We finished hay rack and wide box in sleigh. I went down in PM in sleigh took mother down took 6lbs butter over to Nellies for George McLutgre Toronto who is sick and brought uo load {illegible} from Besse 27 Saturday Fine sunny day thawing a little in sun cloudy and windy at night. We hauled out 4 loads manure from box stall to-day and fitted some double windows. Mr faulburn in to see Glen. Mr Smith in paid me for straw took to him Tuesday $3.00 Mrs Remols 'look agast' here for dnner Bella gave order for book. Willie down town at night got money from A. Stephens for hay delivered on 17.5 cts 28 Satursday Thawing all day cloudy Mr McViear preached in Am from tert I hear in UG Transcription Progress Scripto transcription progress Done https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/5f90cf5579960ced6f597aaaa70eff3a.pdf 2b25d74cd7b2b62a7fa9693ec79d13a2 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. February 28 continued Sunday Forward my body the marks of the Lord Jesus and in evening judges a sermon in Sainson Only Willie down at night Mary not well stayed down home thunder + lightning last night 29 Monday Exceedingly stormy day east wind hailing and snowing and blowing not very frosty lightning and thunder at night. We fitted more double windows and minced them. Patrice calved this evening March 1 Tuesday Milder, cloudy, stormy in morning calm by night. Willie went down town in AM got glass putty etc for storm windows and turpentine at Mennies on ale brought up Mary. In PM we put up 10 bags chop and 6 bags Potatoes and Willie took them down potatoes to Armstrongs. Mr and Mrs Hay over in evening 2 Wednesday Fine sunny day thawing all day. Willie went to Rutherfords to see a horse he has for sale got dinner there then went to Hustrings then back, He got $5.00 from Fairbairn on Glen which we sold to him on Monday for $165.00 I went up to Juo Clarkes sale in PM 3 Thursday Thunder lightning and heavy rain last night soft in morning got gradually colder snowing and one of the stormmier days this winter. very frosty by night a grain UG Transcription Progress Scripto transcription progress Done https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/6ad4281e88800f5fbd13ecd02a748924.pdf 1fb08470a7f6999ad2aeb527fb211637 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. == Rosmead Diary == <table> <tr> <td>1904</td> <td></td> <td></td> <td>Received</td> <td>Paid</td> </tr> <tr> <td>March</td> <td>3</td> <td>continued Thursday Forward Matt Mc Clanahan and Harry Webster up in AM putting larger heat pipe and register in dining room. Willie went down in sleigh got chop at Curtiss 50 harness mended at McDermotts 20 Lucy shod at Templins on {afc?} 20 and brought up from home 2 bags coal took one in to Mrs. Quarrie's put glass in some of storm windows to-day.</td> <td>319.05</td> <td>286.47 .70</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>4</td> <td>Friday Calm and not so cold. Willie took load straw down to Besse and got rest of glass for double windows in Nichols cost $1.40. In PM Willie and Fraser Fisher went up to Rennies and Dick Mc{Sellers?} to look at horses, took Frasers outfit. In evening Edith and Annie Allan Jennie Clark and Fraser were here. Willie got at Armstrongs on {afc?} chocklate {chocolate} nuts 15 cts.</td> <td></td> <td>1.40</td> <tr> <td></td> <td>5</td> <td>Saturday Cloudy east wind not very frosty. We went up to {illegible} and Rogersons to see horses in AM in PM hauled two loads manure back to pile and brought over load hay. Bella went down in PM. Willie downtown at night got {illegible} Phillips 15 and putty & points at Mennies 8 cts on {afc?} Storm windows got from Stewart 9.90</td> <td></td> <td> .15 9.90</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>6</td> <td>Sunday Cloudy, raining, thawing. Mr. McVicar preached in AM from "The seed is the word of God" a sermon in the bible.</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td>319.05</td> <td>298.62</td> </tr> <table> https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/5716eafc746b376fc464c90ce736b1b9.pdf 5717094741e6d800e7ab1a7fbaa50121 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. continued Sunday forward In evening all the churches except R.C. united in St. Andrews for <s>ceremony?</s> {ceremony?} of {B&T.B.8?} adress given by McVican Smith and Hamilton. All down at night. Collector 20 Monday Thawing all day raining most of day misty. We cleared {Timothy seed?} in AM and in PM hauled back 2 loads manure and brought back load hay for calves. We plowed the road. We {illegible} all over at hays in evening. Tuesday Forsty to-day again Sunny, thawing some in sunshine. We handed back {4?} loads manure in AM and in Pm went down town in sleigh went up to {statue?} to see a horn {illegible} had to see them bought up load manure from Fred Armstrong Belle and Mary down town in PM Took 22 lbs butter down to Russeld @15 330 butter and spool in Steels 28 took day eggs To {Anthonys?} 20 got eat cake 10 soap 15 oranges 25 hard Wednesday Strong mist wind sunny in AM snowing in PM. frosty. We got up two loads manure from Fred Armstrong and ten bays chop from {Cubin maps?} Willi got Lucy Shod at Hodges 10 ct UG Transcription Progress Scripto transcription progress Done https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/c6b8fcf92975d1cc788bea1b29ac1735.pdf aa8bb0d66dbaef55df49cf1dba77001e UG Transcription Progress Scripto transcription progress Done Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. Rosmead Diary 1904 Received Paid March 10 Thursday Forward Strong east wind all day snowing at times frosty. Willi took load of furnituredown for {illegible} Hay They are moving to new house in {Turgus?} south Ruin {illegible} McRee and Jesse {Bowly?} also {heefing?}. In PM we brought up another load manure from F Armstrongs. Hugh Cameron here for dinner en route to Galt. Billy Webster in in PM for Pedigree of Quarrie. 11 Friday Cloudy day frosty, east wind. we hauled 2 loads manure from F. Armstrong took Bella down home in morning. Willie down at library at night 12 Saturday Cloudy in morning sunny day frosty. Willi took load straw to A. Armstrong $1.80 and brought up load manure from Steels in PM took load straw to A. Stephens and brought up load manure from them. I went to Jno. Chapman's sale went up with Jno Black down with A Boys. Hugh Cameron here for tea on road home from Galt. 13 Sunday Fine Sunday frosty. thawing considerable in sun. Mr McVicar preached in AM from Rev. Blessed are the dead - not from their labors and their works do follow them and Mr Muller at night from "Come see the {illegible} where The {Lords?} lay! both funeral sermons on death of Mrs {Illegible} who died on 11th. Missionary collection $1.00 https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/133e08f59ff5f778fd3514eb5e6a218d.pdf 8acffa3efd5191cbef8ad37ebb6f4882 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. Monday forward Cloudy morning strong east wind developed into {fine?} snow storm in PM. not very frosty I took 9 hogs (sold to {Carted Nou?} 21/03) down thy {winged?} 1410 @ 480 6765 {bad are?}{illegible} 14 {Reward?} from {illegible} once {illegible} which Willi took down go to-day $160.00 Willi got Emory {illegible} to bring us up 2 bags coals (Hamilton) and me me for Ms {Name}. I went to H. Matthews sale in PM buy {illegible} home coming 8 years old for $141.00 called Scott Mrs Dr Smellie found to.day. Tuesday Mild cloudy thawing a little. Willi went down with Susy and Scott took 3 lbs butter to {name} to take {illegible} came back with our sleigh from {Magroads?} then went over to {Allent Burp?} and back. He took some straw to Stub and 3 bags potatoes to Armstrongs. In PM I took some straw to Stephens and brought up load manure from Stils. took it back and brought over load hay for calves. Many down home in PM postage 2 Friday Fine sunny day pretty frosty thawing a little in sun. We took load hay down to Alex Willi in AM and me down to Ms Felkin in P.M. and brought up 4 bags coal from {statin?} 3 here and 3 for Ms Guaine. Bella down here in PM. ... UG Transcription Progress Scripto transcription progress Done https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/4cf11221b11c310205ecc72b19e2a18c.pdf a5d27d281b256635c3c59d8aa1edc192 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. Thursday forward Sunny A.M. cloudy P.M. frosty. I took load hay down to A. Stephens in AM got 2 hay tickets 20. In PM we brought our 2 loads hay far from other barn. Father up after dinner C. {name} came up for him to make out a lease. Girls down in PM got at {stels?} dress good 76 Friday More snow last night drifted trains blocked a little again. We killed sick sheep skinned it took it down in sleigh sold it to Reenen for 75 To get 6 00 lbs stove coal from {ll?}. Wilkie on {up?} got box {illegible} tablets for cols 25. In PM {one?} went with Scott in {cutter?} to D. Sullivans {name} to see colts abo to Matthews paid him for Scott $13400 Saturday Cloudy snowing a lot raining a lottle. We took down 11 bags chop to Carlis and brought up load manure from Stephens got on {illegible} at A Armstrong {cake?} {illegible} and so to {illegible} got Wilkie hay ticked 10 {illegible} got $580 from Ms Felkir for hay. In PM took sow our to {illegible} ten I went down for {Shop?} paid it and also 9th $1.10 took Mary down got 2 bags apples at {Garris?} Sunday Cloudy. frosty. Dr Wardrobe preached in AM from same as Mr Mc. Vicor last Sunday Willi at {name} at night made choir text but took plains looked towards {Illegible}. I at home all day (wild in head). {Wigool?} to cripple 20 {Illegible} cull 10 UG Transcription Progress Scripto transcription progress Done https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/bcbe62828d40414a9bcb71681816d272.pdf 22ceb8856514ec03d52385b0fabe9162 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. Monday forward Strong east wind not very frosty. cloudy. {title/honorific} Mc Cullah up all day {papering?} parlor. We hauled back {illegible} seven loads manure. Bella went down home night. Tuesday Thunder and lightning and heavy rain last night cloudy day misty at times thawing considerable. We hauled back 3 loads manure in AM and in PM went to Murphy {illegible} sale. Jane Thomps delivered wall paper today {title/honorific} Mc Cullah finished graining {doorsite?} in PM had him in full $3.00. Willi brought up mother she is staying all night. Paid Jes Sanderson for {Institute?} ticked for 19 04 25 Wednesday Fine sunny day frosty at both ends thawing in the middle. Robins {meaded onto?} {illegible} around We hauled back 8 loads manure. Mary and mother went down in Cutter in PM and Mary and Bella came up. They took 16 lbs butter over to Mc. Vickers. Thursday Fine sunny day frosty but thawing in sun warm in PM. We took down 11 bags chop to Curlis brought up load manure from Besse. In PM I went to Farmers sale. A Scotchman in in PM. selling brass goods bought 4 yds {serge?} $6.50 and 4 yds $3.60 Willie took back load manure in P.M. Mr Smith up to see about getting some hay. Got co<s>o</s>al oil from Reeves lately 23 UG Transcription Progress Scripto transcription progress Done https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/3d8df95fcad5ed961448467c08cc106d.pdf 2257516b94bb9856c3bfd0ea4622a24b Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. Friday forward Rain last night cloudy, thawing all day raining in PM roads getting bad. I took load hay down to Mrs Stewart got for it 17 50 lbs $7.25 weighing 10 gave Mrs. Felkin $1.00 back on hay brought up 810 lbs coal for Mrs {Guanie?}. In PM Willie and I went to {Huxleys?} sale I bought hamers 35 cents Saturday Frosty day cloudy windy snowing in PM I took load hay down to Smith 1650 lbs $16 60 {werg?} hung 10. brought up chop from Curliss In PM I went to C. Kays sale bought hamers $5.00 side saddle 25 gems 30 hay 10 book 10 Willi down town at night {illegible} 25 Sunday Fine day. Mr Mc. Vicor preached in AM from Sol. Song 2.15 a sermon to children and in evening from Isa 11.9. Bella stayed down all night. Frosty night Monday Frosty day cloudy sunny and snowing {intimes?}. David Allan and I each took load of furniture to Statin for Charli {illegible} who is moving to Toronto to-morrow {ave?} got dinner there. I brought over load calf hay from other barn.. Mrs. Dunn and Miss {name} over for tea in PM. Tuesday Snowing heavy in AM cloudy, sunshine UG Transcription Progress Scripto transcription progress Done https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/790e5077f8a3a261f88e3d2e5a96c6fe.pdf 1b27529134282071d20aeac0d4bda8e5 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. continued Tuesday forward in PM clouded over again thaing to-day We cleared seed mended harness ate in AM and in PM hauled back and spread 5 loads manure Scott to Jamie. Bella and Mary called on Mrs Clark PM. Wednesday Thawing a lot to-day warm sunny and cloudy. We hauled back 2 loads manure and spread them and made a new road below other barn in AM In PM we took down 11 bags chop and girls. brought up 1510 lbs coal from Chapman then went down again for chop paid it and g 6th $1.05 brought up tbl salt from Armstrongs and Mary. Bella stayed down Got collars mended at McDermots 15 try & hame irons 10 Mary got at Philips Liorie 10 borax 5 at W.F.M.S. meeting 75 ts Thursday raining in AM misty in PM cloudy all day thawing. W e cleaned seed oats mended harness etc.. Diek Kelekan and Jim Haly up in PM for small load hay. Willie went down home at night got money from Stephens re Richardson for hay delivered March 17 $9.10 Yhis has been the {wintrist?} within on record the coldest the most constant and the most snow Winter from the middle of November to end of March A winter of railroad blockades and coal {illegible} UG Transcription Progress Scripto transcription progress Done https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/95c8b4d6120bfd65926d7382aa557e30.pdf 29316772b00e4e6676fb4307d2e749fe Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. Friday forward Cloudy. raining in AM somethunder thawing considerable to-day. We cleared grain in AM when Mr Rudd {p?} Almer came in to buy some turnips. Willi Black came in with his sleigh. We got load on ont of root horse. They got dinner here. In PM we took them down using Scott in place of Blacks {Serngdie?} whcih crowded. 50 bushels @ 10 to $5.00 Willi and Mary drove down in evening in Old Cutter. Saturday West wind snowing and blowing frosty at night. We cleared seed oats to-day. Weighed cattle in PM. Sunday Windy cold thawing very little in our Sacrament Sunday. Mr Mc Vicor preached in AM from 1 Peter 1:11 last clause. and in evening to {curited?} congregation from "He is not here. He is risen" proof of the resurection. Willi {Fin?} down home P.M. Monday Fine sunny day thawing a lot. We broke a road through the lane backs and hauled from other barn two box loads of floor stuff old hay seeds etc. In PM Willi and Fraser Fislor took load hay over to {F islan} received for it $2.00 then took back load manure. I went to Easter party given by {mens?} at Hospital in evening. UG Transcription Progress Scripto transcription progress Done https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/e9c26106f195c16def77f84895441d00.pdf 6d7ae2a72c84c9cdfe44fde81a3ea771 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. Tuesday forward Fine sunny day frosty last night warm day thawing a lot. We hauled back 9 loads manure to-day spread it.. Bella and Mary down town in PM with Susy in old cutter got at Russel {doer?} goods $2.50 tooth brush 15 atStals spool 5 Philip soup 25 sugar cream {illegible} 55 foots 30 {oats?} buttons at Dans. I got from Mrs {name} yesterday $1.10 for coal gave her in {writer?} Paid furnace draft last week 70.00 Wednesday Cloudy day a little rain in PM we hauled and spread 8 loads manure. Sheep had a lamb yesterday first this season Thursday Cloudy in AM and misty sunny in PM thawing a lot. We hauled bale and spread 6 loads manure 3 from boxstall. Took papers up to Allans at nigh. Daisy {j?} Fergus calved to-day heifer room. Steph had two lambs to-day. Friday Cloudy day raining in PM cool in AM. Thawing a lot to-day. We hauled over two loads of young cattle hay from other barn in AM and in P.M. cleared again. Saturday Cloudy rain and sunshine, thunder lightning dark clouds hail in PM thawing a lot UG Transcription Progress Scripto transcription progress Done https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/96dccbca18281c3d735f5414cbd125c0.pdf 157ded474b45546cd9e816e71a4c360b Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. continued Saturday forward We put up chop I took it down to Carlis got dinner at home {<s>lare?</s>}. Took 3 brushels oats to mill @ 30 ts paid for chop 60 balance 40 Took 1 1/2 brushels oats to Armstrongs Traded for oatmeal got Scott shod at Hodge 10 ts brought up bag flour from Armstrongs on {afc?} 5 {illegible} get chop done. Willi got 17 brushels {Bouenga?} oats from Dave Allen $5 25. {Name} up for 1 lbs butter and day eggs {mafe?}. No sleighing in town Willi and Mary down town at night Mary stayed down. Sunday Cold day. Mr McVicar preached on AM from {Jno?} 3:7. and in evening from {Jno?} 3:18. middle clause the difficulties of unbelief. We walked to-day Collectin to {misim?} $100 Monday Cloudy cold thawing, snowing. We took back load manure apread it went over to Mikes. Alex Moir Assessor here in PM also Leo. Handerson to see if we would buy his mare he wanted $250.00 for her Tuesday Cold cloudy day snow last night and snowing at intervals to-day frosty. We took our timothy seed over to {Title/Honorific} McKas and cleaned it in their will Willie went down for chop at Curlis. We cleaned {Wanty?} oats in PM. Another lamb this morning. UG Transcription Progress Scripto transcription progress Done https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/017335b397c9c9c5e0198877fe7cf83c.pdf 1fd3906d7a962463efb094303d7722b8 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. Wednesday forward Cold frosty day. snowing some sunshine in. PM thawing some. We brought from other barn two loads hay in AM and one in PM. Martha Dix died to-day. Mr Quanie here for tea. Thursday Cold frosty day sunny in PM thawing in sunshine. Willi and I went to Elora house show in P.M. Bella and Mary went over to Dix's afternoon to see Martha. Bought at Richardsons Elora butter papers 5 Friday. Snowing to-day. heavy in PM {wirtry?}. We cleaned grain in AM In PM I went to Martha Dix's funeral in buggy. Paid S. Rafter for Ballymore sewire 12.00 Saturday Sleighing again all over cold day sunny, thawing a little. I took down 9 bags chop to Curlis and 13 32/34 bushels oats @ 2 9 {etc?} brushel $4.03 chop 45 and brought up 960 lbs coal for Mr Quarrie from Hamilton. Paid for weighing turnips April let 10. In PM I took load <s>turnips</s> wood down home and brought up chop got at Armstrongs in afe graham flour 25 biscuits 1 lb 9 got from Calahan for hay got 31 at March $2.00. Willie down town at night paid Willie for coal in full 8.08 received from him for hay delivered March 6.73 got at Philips {Birn?} & wire bottle 75 post cards 5 {niffle?} 5 UG Transcription Progress Scripto transcription progress Done https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/921127c42fde10fb3d3940cf2916a287.pdf 54508a878cc2fe3dfc247297be3943b1 UG Transcription Progress Scripto transcription progress Done Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. 1904 Rosmead Diary April 17 Sunday {forward?} Cold frsoty air, sunny thawing in sun mostly {illegible} on road. We took {buggy?} down {Silrey?} of Toronto preached in AM from Jno 3:16. and in evening from "Where thine is no vision the people perish" Oh {colbetim?} 1.0 18 Monday Fine day cloudy and sunny thawing considerable. We brought over load of hay from other barn in {sleigh?} made hot bed etc. Hugh Cameron down in PM he and Willie drove over to Tom Broadfort to see his horses. {Lowland?} 2 3 d 19 Tuesday Winter, snowing and blowing ground covered with snow very {illegible} and cold at night again. We cleaned oud oats in A.M. and I went to Sherwoods oak in PM. 20 Wednesday Cold frosty day sunny thawing {in?} {illegible} We cleaned oud oats in AM. {illegible} wood in {bush?} in PM and Willi drove Bella down Town and home they got at Armstrongs {illegible} sugar {5'0?} soda {5'?} {illegible} at {illegible}. At Longs {velvet?} 33 Cousin Jams Ross of Walkerton down home yesterday. Butter sold to Phillips $4.64. {illegible} $2.56 $7.20 Receipt book from Mrs Randell $1.00 save to Bible {illegible} in March to Dr Rogers $2.00 {illegible} March 8 386 https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/60afea80d9862bfe47fe71ce54489d03.pdf 8c7fad223805bb6c00538c6166dd07c2 UG Transcription Progress Scripto transcription progress Done Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. Rosmead Diary 1904 Received Paid April 21 Thursday Forward Frosty morning got warmer, fine sunny day thawing considerable. I took down 11 bags chop to Carlies and some straw to Besse in AM. got dinner at home and brought up chop in PM 55 Sold to ragman old rubbers rags etc 7 ets Paid Mr Pick for spinning wheel 15 Mother up in PM stayed for tea We used waggon to-day first time Willies rubbers soled at M.Beth 40 22 Friday Fine sunny day cool wind thawing considerable. Stage came down on runners lots snow in country yet. Mostly wheels on road. Willie brought up load manure from Steels in AM got Lucy shod 10 cts at Hodges got my rubbers mended at McBeth and plair laces 30. I mended door at othr barn. In PM Willi drove girls down in buggy then we went over to Gerri to see homes and up to {illegible} Mary stayed down. 23 Saturday Fine warm sunny day cloudy and raining some in AM. We filled {our?} 12 bags potatoes in AM and willi took them down to {illegible} @ 80 cts bag trade and brought {illegible} load {illegible} from {Berre?} We took back load from pig pen. found {illegible} lost Dec 29. Willie downtown at night got at Woods 2 hars 1⁷⁵'{8²⁵?}{illegible²⁵} https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/5407a81cebeffecf43aeb0bd57b9e395.pdf c28174a176a1d2d13561f846798358b5 UG Transcription Progress Scripto transcription progress Done Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. 1904 Rosmead Diary April 24 Sunday {tonwond?} Cloudy raining at times warmer than has been. {In Hall N Rockwood?} preached in AM from Ino 3:16. None of us down at night: raining. 25 Monday Cloudy and sunny cool.{illegible} I took load {illegible} down in AM 52 bushels paid for weighing it and Ian Wilkihay ²⁰ In PM we brought in rest of {pit?}- also straw from it then brought our load hay from other {lam?}. I brought up from {Annotrugo?} 48 {ils?} clover 48 and 12 alsike Willie and I drove up to James Skarks at night to his three year old filly. 26 Tuesday Fine sunny day. windy. frost last night thawing. WIllie {illegible} with 3 {horses?} JL find to day. I got 19 {illegible} ready to sow. Bella and Mary down town in PM got at Songs {in?} pair {illegible} embroidery ¹⁵' {traid?⁹} 27 Wednesday Fine sunny day windy. Lucy {came?} with swollen foot. I went to Tom Broadfoots {m'} {illegible} bought {illegible} {red calt?} (Dick) {illegible} he brought it down. We plowed in pit and {dished} in {N62 AM?}. IN PM Willie finished {illegible} and {honoured?} {illegible} with Jammie Scott and Dick. Some snow in country yet. Road to {illegible} dry mostly. https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/c17d0d699f1cd21db0bf27d14780c5ff.pdf 929836ffaf96d9be1430e77129f7fe12 UG Transcription Progress Scripto transcription progress Done Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. 1904 Rosmead Diary April 28 Thursday Cloudy day sprinkling of rain {alternates?}{intervals?} throughout day. We {illegible} with 19 horse seeder 1/2 g. J.L field and {harvested?} it sowing {illegible} and black {burly?} mixed 1 1/2 {brushels?} and clover and {illegible} feed. Willi {whaled?} down to Dr {Armstrong?} in PM got powder for Jennie. got at Longs & {Siekpods?} ¹⁰ {illegible} . Mother and {Mrs?} Phillips our for tea. 29 Friday Rain last night cloudy day drying through day. I took 10 bags {illegible} down in AM 50 cts {Cunlis?} and Willie and {Fraser?} took one half {ton?} hay over to {Fishers?} PM we brought over load hay from other barn. Mary and Bella down town in PM sold to {Russello?} 12 1/2 {illegible} 30 {ils?] {illegible} 4.20 bought hats 4⁴⁵' {flannel?} ⁴⁴ pants ¹.²⁵ dress at Steels $7.00 Licorice at Phillips ¹⁰ Button {illegible} Park Blackwell 12⁷³ 30 Saturday Cloudy day a sprinkle rained at times. We finished J.L field and sowed 2 1/2 acres {Waverly?} onto {No. 7.E?}. 4 horses in seeder. Willie and Bella down town at night Bella stayed down Willie got at Armstrongs {illegible} at {illegible} {elm?} ⁵ A very backward spring very few started seeding yet we got only 10 {illegible} sowed {in a?} {illegible} https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/622ac6c5eb30a548008fdcc27030b468.pdf 7da8fda9e26fb31897ac9a3b34b2c652 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. May 1 Sunday Forward Fine sunny day warm. Mr McViear preached in AM from Bear ye one another burdens Every man shall bear his own burden, and Cast your burden upon the Lord and in evening from his name he shall be called Wonderful 2 Monday Fine sunny day warm. We cultivated and honoured No 2. Willie and MAry down town in PM in buggy got at Russels cottmade 10 at Mills meat 450 at Woods dry goods 29 at Steels on ale HCloth 60 velvet 20 at Armstrongs on ale 48lbs Mammoth clover 700 10lbs Dutch 250 96lbs {illegible} 4.00 1/2 brushed Red {illegible} 437 pair dollar boots for one at Russells on ale 3 Tuesday Very fine sunny wam day. We sowed no 2 with bonanza oats {illegible} Brazilian and seeded it down with Clover and timothy also seeded fuel what. Lizzie McDonald up all day sewing at dress etc 4 Wedesday Warm sunny day. Snow drifts after more thick still in brush. Willie harrowed No 2 and cultivated half of No 5. I cleaned grain. Lizzie McDonald up all day saving Mary downtown in AM got at Woods dress goods 1.65 paid 1.00 on it got at Steels lining 37cts. Steels rig up for some straw UG Transcription Progress Scripto transcription progress Done https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/0d77f8355ef04e1de4dad20263d6cbfd.pdf dd35f58df58c21a1edc0dd6f7b0c2cd2 UG Transcription Progress Scripto transcription progress Done Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. 1904 Rosmead Diary May 5 Thursday {forward?} Very warm day hot as summer. We {harowed?}, sowed with {illegible} and black {branley?} mixed and {harowed?} half of it again north half of south field. Siggie Mi Donald up all day paid her 100 Mother up in P.M. 6 Friday Very warm sunny day. Wille cultured and harowed lower half of South field I cleaned oud grain etc. Went over to Ryan on what see if he ould wash sheep to {illegible} 7 Saturday Very warm sunny day. We finished seeding South field to-day sowed {illegible} oats and {illegible} wheat mixed in bottom half added all down with {illegible} Mammoth clover and German clover. I went down on wheel paid Jim Broadfoot for {Dielk?} got April 17th $150.00 got lace etc at J Woods 25. {illegible} 5 I {illegible} on Sunday St in P.M. 8 Sunday Fine sunny in AM rained in PM Anniversary services in our church today {illegible} J.P Sealt of Toronto preached in AM from "Blessed is he who shall not be offended in me" and in evening from Rev 1:17. Bella down at night. We gave collection for church debt ${15.30?} Willie gave at {night?} {illegible} https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/b561d8181aa60c32488fdb4a584d3190.pdf 24b58251988b0cfd7a0d8cdc2a905fe6 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. May 9 Monday Forward Cloudy day raining some at times very windy in PM colder to-day good growth, grain up. I hauled two loads manure up from town in AM one from Steels one from Smalls took straw to Steels In PM Mr Ryle came in bought our 3 cattle @ 495 for cut to be delivered next Monday recieved on them $500 we hauled over bag from other barn in PM Put load manure on garden and plowed it . Willie down home in evening in whul 10 Tuesday sunny and cloudy raining a little at times cool. Willie took straw down to Berse in AM and brought up load manure. I plowed garden with Dick and we planted potatoes 7 rows & {illegible}3rd row from fare everett potato got him ottowa and 4 rows N.W.end. PM willie worked marigold land . mother up in PM told us cousin George McIntgre of toronto was dead. set her to night 11 wednesday cool day sunny in PM. father and I went to Toronto to Geo McIntgres funeral. he was burried in Mnt Pleasant cemetary We got tea at Mrs Sandhams stayed all night at Arthurs expenses to-day fare 3.30 other 10 {illegible}5 Willie plowed in No 4 marigold land. mother stayed up all night UG Transcription Progress Scripto transcription progress Done https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/dedb4f85ef8cf349bd71e9be80f63b18.pdf 2b67a3daac97f0c05c996e44f07a7766 UG Transcription Progress Scripto transcription progress Done Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. 1904 Rosmead Diary May 12 Thursday {forward?} Cool sunny and cloudy. Father and I went up to Richmond Hill saw Uncle {illegible} Aunt Carie and Mabel. Came back to {illegible} evening train express {60 5 15 ?} Willie down town to day got at Armstrongs an {apron?} {illegible} 15 {illegible} 5 13 Friday Fine sunny in AM clouded warm PM rained in evening warmer today. We rolled {mangold?} land and made a fur {illegible} also sowed oats in No {2E?} where it {illegible} to finish. Bella and Mary down town in PM got at Russels hat 1.35 got at Steels {illegible} 2 {illegible} 14 Saturday Drizzling rain all AM. cloudy all day. We finished sowing No {2E?} {Boals?} brought over load hay. In PM I fixed fence in No 4. Willie and Mary went down town got butter {among?} from Argo 1.60 {illegible} Willie got from {WmBeathic?} for turnips shipped April 25th $5.²⁰ and from Ian Wickis for hay sold April 16 3¹⁰. Willie brought up from Russellls {illegible} ⁷⁵ Dry goods ⁴⁴ sold 29 days {ago?} ²⁹ 15 Sunday Cool cloudy and sunny. Mr {William?} preached AM from Suffer little children to come unto me. https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/d23edacb135d1fab37e9b16efdcd2f01.pdf 8eeceae30c4169c0e3a07438e1e24ed6 UG Transcription Progress Scripto transcription progress Done Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. 1904 Rosmead Diary May 15 continued Sunday {illegible} A sermon to children and a funeral sermon for George Mills who died last week and in evening from Colossians 1:28. {Auntie?} down home for dinner. 16 Monday Cool cloudy day. We took 3 cattle down sold to Kyle on 9th the weighed 3850 lbs @ 4.75 for cut $82.75 Received {illegible} paid for weighing 15. In PM I finished drilling for marigold and brought up load {illegible} from Smalls. Will Byers over {in coming?} {illegible} we paid him 50 cts. Willi bought {illegible} 17 Tuesday {illegible} last night. Sunny day. warmer We brought up 3 loads {illegible} Willi up at Allans with Lucy in PM handing out {illegible} with {spreader?} Mary got at Woods {illegible} goods 47 meat at Mills 40 at Steels {illegible} butter and {illegible} $1.68 18 Wednesday Cloudy day raining at intervals from ten O'Clock and heavy in evening I went up to D.Allans with {Dontt?} in AM {illegible}. Willi harrowed in No7. In PM Willi went over to Joe {illegible} https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/e426bf7751a7d7ad1d399c1b3cd158d8.pdf e83da1354ed63420a3a97d05768622d3 UG Transcription Progress Scripto transcription progress Done Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. 1904 Rosmead Diary <table> <tr> <td>  May </td> <td>  19 20 21 22 </td> <td>  Thursday onwards Lots of rain last night cloudy day. I took down two pigs sold to Scheris Feb 20 weighed 360 17 45 weighing 4 skinned sheep found dead this morning sold to Scheris 65. In PM Willie brought up load manure from Smalls then I took one back from home. I went to Managers meeting at night. Friday Cloudy in morning cleared off windy Willie at Allan till middle PM with Scott helping with manure then they brought spreader down here. I hauled back 7 loads and spread them then 4 loads with spreader Mary down town in PM got at Armstrongs m afe $2.40 and at Steels {illegible} Saturday Fine warm sunny day. Willi plowed No7 W in AM Perrin Plow in PM. We spread 5 loads manure with spreader then plowed. I fixed fences. I went down town at night got at Glens 3 tickets for {wentions?} at Phillips post cards 5 at Stals on afe suns goods 21 cts at Armstrongs mafe wns and shorts to be sent up Monday. Edith Allan brought up spods Sunday Sunny and cloudy raining at night thunder lightning and heavy rain. Mr Miller preached in AM from Mark 4:40 and {illegible} at night from Jno 17:21 {illegible} Missionary collection $1.00 </td> <td> </td> <td>  Received 882 17 840 </td> <td>  73 45 65 83 </td> <td>  Paid 770 1 1 772 </td> <td>  26 4 00 00 40 </td> </tr> </table> https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/fb876e7c5f625aa34f832fe120409279.pdf fba8dd14a0353ef68fdeb8a30b9383d4 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. == Rosemead Diary == 1904 Received Paid <table> <tbody> <tr> <td>  May</td> <td>  23 24 25 26</td> <td>  Monday Forward cloudy in AM sunny in PM. Willie brought up 2 loads manure one from Steels one from Besse in AM took down 4 26/40 bags potatoes to Armstrong Bros. Mr Fort brought up cow and shirts and tookdown 12 dog eggs @ 13cts Tuesday Very fine sunny day warm. victoria day. we sowed corn and pease today in NO 7. Fred Paulin and Jessie and Leslie Dodge here for dinner Willie fair and Fred. {illegible} Faher and mother up to-day. Willie and girls went to entertainment in town hall at night. I went to grounds in PM admittance 25cts czme up with Willie Fair Willie and girls down Monday night got at Steels on ale dress goods 130 hair sheep sheers at Memmies on ale 80 meet at nills 42cts Wednesday fine warm sunny day. willie hamed pease anc corn and rolled them then we spread 28 loads of manure from hill and 1 from have 30 in all with shreader. sold to Jackson gal cream 70 cts I went downtown in buggy and home paid father rent for 1903.9640 Thursday Windy sunny and cloudy thunder shower about 5PM. we spread 8 loads manure then willie plowed . jesse bowley willie and i washed our and his sheep in PM paid him 50cts</td> <td> </td> <td>  840 841</td> <td>  83 70 53</td> <td>  772 96 869</td> <td>  40 25 42 40 50 97</td> </tr> </tbody> </table> UG Transcription Progress Scripto transcription progress Done https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/f27466b213a0f0ff18383cb8c47f68a8.pdf 3b30b90fc6a547ebc489a9f0cf7b17fd Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. == Rosmead Diary == 1904 Received Paid <table> <tbody> <tr> <td>  May</td> <td>  27 28 29 30</td> <td>  Friday Cool sunny day. We took 16 cattle up to Jonn Wilsons 11 at 50cts per mouth and 5 at 1.10 per month for pasture. We brought up mother in buggy on road back. 7 other at Guelph. In PM we cut seed potatoes and Willie plowed and harrowed the lard. I drobe Bella down to Chinese sovial at night 15cts, got 2 dog eggs from Adam Armstrong for setting Saturday Fine sunny day. We planted 10 rows potatoes to-day in No7. Bella and Mary downtown in PM got at Steels good on ale 2.43 at Russells Maryhat on ale 2.90 at Phillips Carbolin acid 20 {illegible} glass at Nichols 7. Willie down town at night got bicycle clips {illegible} 10 I went down with team in Am got at Armstrongs mak 3 lbs {illegible} turnips seed 60 got Seott shod at Saccplus on ale 20 sunday Fine sunny day. Mr McViear preached in AM from Hebrews 11:4 and in evening from 1 Peter 4:8 Ch collection 25 Wednesday Cloudy most day. Cool. Willie brought up load manure from Suralls I hauled back 2 from here: in PM we planted 4 more rows potatoes. Willie got reach at Lemphlis on ale 75ct Willie went down on wheel send away for patterns etc 22cts</td> <td> </td> <td>  841 841</td> <td>  53 53</td> <td>  869 870</td> <td>  97 15 20 7 10 25 22 96</td> </tr> </tbody> </table> UG Transcription Progress Scripto transcription progress Done https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/774a3a53484ed0e54598522b638287c1.pdf c06feda6b9a5a45422aebcdf306f2cb2 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. == Rosmead Diary == === 1904 === Received Paid <table> <tbody> <tr> <td>  May June</td> <td>  31 1 2 3</td> <td> Tuesday forward Cloudy day rain in P.M. and evening. cold day. We finished planting potatoes to-day 24 rows in all we got 1/2 bag potatoes American Champion from Jns{?} Hamilton paid 58 th planted them second row from corn. Mother up all day. I drove her down in buggy in evening. Willie took down load straws to Samphis in P.M. $30 w maple Wednesday Cloudy day heavy rain all last night come in PM. we brought over load hay and paid stamps in other brass in A.M. {hard to read due to page cut in half on pdf} In PM I headed back and spread 5 loads manure. Willie went up to Allans for spreader in evening. Peter Spark here for tea. Thursday Cloudy day raining heavy in PM again very wet weather. We took 10 bags chop down to Colins and brought up spice from this Siblrns{?} Willie went down again for chop so got horns mended 20 neats hot oil 30 suap 5 ige 10 meat at Mills 25.{not quite sure what most of those words are} Mother up in PM. A horse buyer is in PM looking at horses. I went up to Tom Bradforts in PM see about Dicks leg. We took 3 each down home to plant to-night Friday Fine sunny day. We hauled 3 loads manure from here and 18 from last pile finishing it took spreader back to Allans. Willie plowed some and harvested corn and potatoes</td> <td> </td> <td>  841 841</td> <td>  53 53</td> <td>  870 872</td> <td>  96 50 70 45 25 86</td> </tr> </tbody> </table> UG Transcription Progress Scripto transcription progress Done https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/e632cd50fcf455d5c4922f1f76ba9719.pdf b075a3c1be5dc6358a26ea21f99683e6 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. == Rosmead Diary == == 1904 == Received Paid <table> <tbody> <tr> <td> June</td> <td> 4 5 6 7 8</td> <td>  Saturday forward Cloudy and sunny a little rain in AM. misty at night We worked land made 28 drills and sowed them with Halls Wisttring Turnips. Willie down town at night got at foots cream tatar 5 cts and at Adam Armstrongs lemons 5 cts. Bella brought from S Dunbar florist asparagus jams Sunday Cloudy and sunny Mr M; Vicar preached in AM from {large space here} and Mr McDutrh of Belwoodd to united congregation in St, Andrews at night from Joel 2:28 last clause Ms Samdham and Auntie at home for dinner coll {collection plate money} 10. Monday Cloudy a little rain at times Willie moved turnip land and harvested it. 2 cleaned cellar out wood etc. Mother up to day here last night Mary at home. I drove Mother down in evening and brought {quite faded} up Mary, got at foundry 2 pullys mended 25 at toots broom and yeast cakes 40 Tuesday Cloudy and sunny. We hauled out 10 loads manure I shead{?} than and Willie clipped a sheep between loads. Wednesday Cloudy all day rain last night and most AM. Saw McKee and Robert Phillis married to-day. L took back L loads</td> <td> </td> <td>  841 841</td> <td>  53 53</td> <td>  872 873</td> <td>  86 10 20 10 25 40 91</td> </tr> </tbody> </table> UG Transcription Progress Scripto transcription progress Done https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/1929cd44ab8e77265d7576983df49e41.pdf 74baed08fa4c589c75942e0378ee57f9 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. 62 == Rosmead Diary == === 1904 Received Paid === <table> <tbody> <tr> <td> June</td> <td>  8 9 10 11</td> <td> continued Wednesday forwards manure around London street and one from Smalls. In PM. Willie drove Mary down town she got at Steads lane velvet spool 54 at Wards{?} coller 10 balance goods got Mary kth 65 ts Received for eggs at Wards 88 at Mills meat 25 stamp 2 Willie got at Midals{?} glass for ride dowr 55 got Lucy onod at Hodge & Jack McLellam called as he and Mr. McRum were mesuring the A.S.R. from Ammerk{?} Thursday Cloudy day some sunshine rain last night I took black sour up to W.K. Barnats in strock rack in A.M. Willie took Lucy down to Balghton Willie + air have for dinner. I karled brook 2 loads manure to no7 finishing it then got load moved took it down to Auntie in payment for bed me got form her, Mother up in P.M. Friday Fine sunnny day. Willie plowed balance of turnip land in A.M. and I went up to W.K. Bands for sow $1.00. Walter Cameron here for dinner he drove Willie Cameron down to station in P.M willie clipped 11 sheep I harvested turnup land. Bella brought 2 boxes of steks from Dumber 15. Got economy cheque for May Wilson & son Saturday Fine sunny day. we worked some more turnip land and sowed 18 more drills (near ontario) Willie went down on orchard{?} and</td> <td> </td> <td>  841 9 851</td> <td>  53 80 44 77</td> <td>  873 1 877</td> <td>  91 64 65 27 75 00 15 37</td> </tr> </tbody> </table> UG Transcription Progress Scripto transcription progress Done https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/3ba2e6987272a3fa142748807930e1df.pdf 9d490b8de3afcb7c92489a5498377c4d Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. == Rosemead Diary == === 1904 Received Paid === <table> <tbody> <tr> <td>  June</td> <td>  11 12 13 14</td> <td>  continued Saturday forward got at Anstrys{?} on afs & lbs N.C. turnip seed on afe{?} at Lonys wller 10 rugs at Miss 5. Myrtle called last night bell ray ned. Around chivalrid Sam McRee in evening. Wilie finished clipping sheep to-day. I went down town at night in buggy Sunday Fine sunny day warm. Mr. McViar preached in AM from Ecodes 20.1 comment service of series of sermons on ten commandments at evening service a fine alarm broke up our church gathering it was a fire in years block but was soon put out. Messing {illegible?} Monday Fine sunny warm day clouded over by evening thunder lightning and rain. we sowed some more turnips and worked more land I went to Kenny Orr's funeral in P.M. Jennie & Eernest Sandham and little Norman up for dinner also mother who was up last night. Mary got at steels on aps dres yards $1.27 lemons 5 salmon 15 pd lrsianst & roe root 25. Tuesday Fine in AM raining at noon cleared off again. Willie plowed some more turnip land. Madams Milne and Dewdham and Helan & Norman up for tea. Willie got at Watts $1.25 spool 44 needle 5 mandir{?faded} at Mr. Desmoth 20 oil enps{?} 25 paint brush at Manies m afe 25 turnip hoe 40 and wier 35 n afe. I senffeed menyols in AM.</td> <td> </td> <td>  851 851</td> <td>  77 77</td> <td>  877 1 1 880</td> <td>  37 15 00 5 40 79 76</td> </tr> </tbody> </table> UG Transcription Progress Scripto transcription progress Done https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/6f659b2e6ec3fd8926dcafb2f3b8a8ac.pdf 2ad74a8e56ac2d0b955a1251c4e714d3 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. Rosmead Diary <table> <tr> <td>1904</td> <td></td> <td></td> <td>Received</td> <td>Paid</td> </tr> <tr> <td>June</td> <td>15</td> <td>Wednesday forward. Fine sunny day. We got some more turnip drills made and some sowed. Mrs Thomas Wilkie up for dinner. Bella painted ceiling of dining room and I put on screen door making it larger.</td> <td>851.77</td> <td>880.76</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>16</td> <td>Thursday. Fine sunny day warm sun. We sowed some more turnips and worked land. I thinned mangols in PM. Mother and Feather up for tea. Bella and Mrs. Tom Wilkie at Guelph to-day excursion to Model Farm. Expenses as follows fare 50 st car 10 cups etc 25 bustle 50 collar 23 silk 12 collar 15 Willie bought meat at Mills 15.</td> <td></td> <td>.85 1.00 .15</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>17</td> <td>Friday. Fine sunny day. Worked turnip land thinned mangols etc. Bella and Mary downtown in AM got at Phillips on afc {illegible} wall paper. Paid H.B. Webster for service Daisy $5.00</td> <td></td> <td>5.00</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>18</td> <td>Saturday. Fine sunny day warm. We finished turnips to-day. Willie took to Russells 41 lbs wool @18 7.38. paper at Phillips on afc lime juice 15. Bridle at McDermotts mended 25 salt at Armstrongs 10 also 1 bag flour on afc, Mr & Mrs Lennox here for dinner. Willie and I drove up to Taylors to see cattle. We washed in river.</td> <td>7.38</td> <td>15 25</td> </tr> <tr> <td>1904</td> <td></td> <td></td> <td>859.15</td> <td>888.16</td> </tr> <table> https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/28cd24aa51ba16b361793c31899e3ce6.pdf 20b10540aba8ea13da40f4b2026b9541 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. Rosmead Diary <table> <tr> <td>1904</td> <td></td> <td></td> <td>Received</td> <td>Paid</td> </tr> <tr> <td>June</td> <td>19</td> <td>Sunday Forward Fine sunny day. Mr McVicar preached in A.M. from Exodus 20:3 1st commandment and in evening from text "Saved yet so as by fire." Dr Abraham spoke on Termperance in St Andrews to united aftermeeting. {illegible} 25</td> <td>859.15</td> <td>888.16 25</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>20</td> <td>Monday Fine in AM clouded over rained heavy most PM. Willie plowed rape land No 4 I thinned mangols. Fraser Fisher over thinning mangols after dinner we were stopped by rain.</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>21</td> <td>Tuesday Raining heavy in AM cleared off in PM then about six o'clock dark thunder shower vivid lightning heavy rain. We thinned mangols Fraser here all day. Willie took wagon box of straw down to Besse got harness mended 10 neck yoke 15 Willie Cuffled corn in P.M.</td> <td></td> <td>25</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>22</td> <td>Wednesday Fine sunny day. Willie brought up load manure from Steels We thinned mangols rest of day. Bella Mary and I drove over to Elora and back in evening. Big celebration in Elora to-day and to-morrow.</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>23</td> <td>Thursday Fine sunny day slight breeze</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td>859.15</td> <td>888.66</td> </tr> <table> https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/ff835bfca6a493e07771716ce3dca4f8.pdf e1225391f0c217c552bada707a6d370b Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. Rosmead Diary <table> <tr> <td>1904</td> <td></td> <td></td> <td>Received</td> <td>Paid</td> </tr> <tr> <td>June</td> <td>23</td> <td>continued Thursday Forward Fraser Fisher here all day he and I thinned mangols. Willie at Road work on T.L. {town line} to-day with team & waggon. Mother up in PM. We drove around the block with Jennie in cart training her.</td> <td>859.15</td> <td>888.66</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>24</td> <td>Friday Fine sunny day. We finished our road work to-day. I stayed at pit and Willie hauled gravel six loads. Father brought up the 3 calves that were at home and got supper here. Mary down town got at Steels on afc dress goods at Woods dress goods 65 groceries 10</td> <td></td> <td>75</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>25</td> <td>Saturday Sunny day very warm. We thinned mangols and pulled mustard out of S. Field. I went downtown at night. Dave McIntyre home to-day.</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>26</td> <td>Sunday Fine sunny day. Mr McVicar preached in AM from Exodus 20 4 to 6 and in evening from a sermon in The Jubilee. Auntie & Dave at home for dinner.</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>27</td> <td>Monday Sunny day Willie plowed rape land. I scuffled corn and potatoes and thinned mangols. We cut lawn with mower. Bella and I drove down in evening saw Dr James Ross & wife at Fathers.</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td>859.15</td> <td>889.41</td> </tr> <table> https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/75639764f4fc0c656086f942d7d4c697.pdf da884a6424fdaccb72a87592cd91f098 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. Rosmead Diary <table> <tr> <td>1904</td> <td></td> <td></td> <td>Received</td> <td>Paid</td> </tr> <tr> <td>June</td> <td>28</td> <td>Tuesday Forward Fine day sunny looked like rain. Willie plowed rape land & scuffled mangols. I drove up cousin Lettie Ross and uncle Jim they and Dr James, Dave and Auntie McIntyre and another up for dinner. Meat at Mills 68 sugar 32. We drove around with Jennie at night Rake at Nichols 10</td> <td>859.15</td> <td>889.41 68 32 10</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>29</td> <td>Wednesday Fine sunny in AM looked like rain all PM a heavy thunder storm and rain after six o'clock. Willie took down 10 bags chop Curliss also 80 lbs wool to Steels @ 19 cts lb trade $15.20. Brought up hay sulky rake Frost & Wood from station then went down for chop 50 cts. Eddie Nichol and I went around supper Nichol canvassing for increased subscription to general fund of church results averaged about $3.00 per family. Jack Chapman brought load stove coal. Willie disked rape land. He got straw hat at Steels 15</td> <td>13.20</td> <td>50 15</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>30</td> <td>Thursday Thunder lightning and rain last night also in PM fine in AM. Besse put up sulky rake this morning We worked rape land cut weeds etc. Willie drove down for mother after dinner got tug mended 5 2 {illegible} 10 He also went down at night got at Steels dress goods 23 tacks at {Wilsters?} 5</td> <td></td> <td>15 28</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td>874.35</td> <td>891.59</td> </tr> <table> https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/d1d665a0127be30e09dc833fef7bbd3d.pdf 3b5f7957245bc8220b60c6d1d611347f Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. Rosmead Diary <table> <tr> <td>1904</td> <td></td> <td></td> <td>Received</td> <td>Paid</td> </tr> <tr> <td>July</td> <td>1</td> <td>Friday Forward Dominion day. Cloudy most of day a little rain in AM heavy in P.M. Ross Newman and Jno McDonald home in AM the former thinning mangols latter helping with drain in No 4. Father up to-day. Willie brought up 503 in tiles and 302 1/2 in from station. Received from D. Clark for oats $2.00</td> <td>874.35 2.00</td> <td>891.59</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>2</td> <td>Saturday Fine sunny cool day. We worked at drain to-day. Ross Newman up all day and Jack Kerr in PM they thinned carrots we all pulled mustard in South field in PM. paid Ross on afc $1.00 Jack in full 30 cts. Sm Barnet and wife here for tea with {illegible} of frisky horses. Willie down town at night got at Russells sugar 1.00 rape seed 32 buttons 10 ribbon 8 <s>tapioca 10</s> buttons 7.</td> <td></td> <td> 1.00 .30 1.50 7</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>3</td> <td>Sunday Cool sunny day. Sacrement Sunday. Mr McVicar preached in A.M. from Nevertheless the foundation of God standeth sure, and Mr Scott of {illegible} in evening to united congregation from Matt 6:6. Dave and Arthur and their wives home Ch. call 25</td> <td></td> <td> .25</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>4</td> <td>Monday Fine in AM two heavy thunder storms in PM and heavy rain. I took down 4 pigs to {Schar's?} Milton Gibson went with</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td>876.35</td> <td>894.71</td> </tr> <table> https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/70e243113196f60a16bd2b0ef4dcc2b7.pdf 3dfbfd00898cd165fcb28d6524025a18 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. Rosmead Diary <table> <tr> <td>1904</td> <td></td> <td></td> <td>Received</td> <td>Paid</td> </tr> <tr> <td>July</td> <td>4</td> <td>continued Monday Forward one he helped me put on 2063 in tiles. we got 3 lbs beefstake 45. Ross Newman and Willie hoed corn in AM. Fraser fisher over in PM they were all stopped by rain about 3 o'clock. Bella and Mary down in PM got at Russells dress goods 1.00 Boots got May 13 1.00 hat got May 28 2.90 Took down 13 day & 5 5 yds oilcloth $1.25 Hogs 810 @490 39.70</td> <td>876.35 1.87 39.70</td> <td>894.71 .45 2.00 2.90 1.25</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>5</td> <td>Tuesday Fine sunny day we worked at drain all day. Bella and Mary down town in PM got at Russells 5 yds @ 37 1/2 on afc at Phillips on afc potash 40 comb 35 malt {illegible} 25 paid for {gelatine?} 15 at Mennioes on afc paint 40 tacks 30 turpintine 10 vinegar 5 at Watts on afc paper neck 50 curtain poles 80. We took Jennie down to Ball game</td> <td></td> <td>.15</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>6</td> <td>Wednesday Rain last night nearly all AM and in evening again very heavy at times. We put on screen door etc. I went down in PM in buggy got Willie's boots at McBeth 20</td> <td></td> <td>.20</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>7</td> <td>Thursday Fine day sunny and cloudy a few drops rain in P.M. Ross Newmand and William Gibson up all day finished corn thinned some turnips. Mother Mrs. Ritchie and Mrs. Forsythe up for tea. We got cream tartar 10 1 1/2 gal Am coal oil 38. 1 doz eggs Mrs. Ritchie 14 cultivator iron 30 cts</td> <td> 14</td> <td> 48 30</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td>918.06</td> <td>902.44</td> </tr> <table> https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/58a101e5cc53762dd7848fb383e05778.pdf 77919d76dce876b65d8ba46bcca3b5df Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. Rosmead Diary <table> <tr> <td>1904</td> <td></td> <td></td> <td>Received</td> <td>Paid</td> </tr> <tr> <td>July</td> <td>8</td> <td>Friday Forward Fine sunny day. Garfield Boyle Ross Newman and Milton Gibson hoeing turnips all day I hoed with them and Willie Scuffled with Jennie Bell Mary and I drove up to see cattle at Wilson came around by home.</td> <td>918.06</td> <td>902.45</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>9</td> <td>Saturday Cloudy in morning middle of AM started to rain continued till noon very heavy a little more in evening. Jim {illegible} hoed a drill turnips and I hoed till rain. Willia harrowed rape land. Cut wood etc in PM. High and Walter Cameron got tea {illegible} on away to Galt driving. Paid Ross Newman 1.00 and M. Gibson .50 on afc</td> <td></td> <td>1.50</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>10</td> <td>Sunday Fine sunny day. Mr McVicar preached in AM from Ex 20 3rd commandment and in evening from Act 13.1 1st of series of sermons on preachers to {crowds?} John of the golden tongue. {llegible}</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>11</td> <td>Monday Very warm sunny day. Jim Ferrel Earl Gordon Roy Wansborough Ross Rewman and Milton Gibson hoeing turnips all day. I hoed with them. Willie down town got at Mills meat 47 at Steels groceries 55 tea 20 at Mennie's on afc {illegible} & oil paid Ross & Milt in full $2.40 Jim Ferral 15 Bob Tindale and Miss Daley down on</td> <td></td> <td>1.22 2.75</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td>918.06</td> <td>907.91</td> </tr> <table> https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/6b817101decf23b89498c59b80bc866b.pdf 8c6b9ad76f435c346f40883280670d87 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. Rosmead Diary <table> <tr> <td>1904</td> <td></td> <td></td> <td>Received</td> <td>Paid</td> </tr> <tr> <td>July</td> <td>11</td> <td>continued Monday Forward evening Hugh and Walter Cameron called on way home from Galt in evening. We cut two rounds hay in No 1 E in evening.</td> <td>918.06</td> <td>907.91</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>12</td> <td>Tuesday Very heavy rain this morning vivid lightning and thunder dome of bank struck. Cloudy most day. I went down in buggy and up to Rogersons to see his hay loader. In PM I took load straw down to Steels and ten bags chop to mill Willie cut some more hay in evening</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>13</td> <td>Wednesday Fine sunny day cool. Newman Gibson, Ferral, Knox & Smillie hoeingturnips all day. We hoed also. Besse up talking side delivery rape and loader. I went down for chop 50. Dave McIntyre & wife Nellie and Auntie and the two Helens up for tea. butter cheque 14.75 Paid Boyle for turnip hoeing 45</td> <td> 14.75</td> <td>.50 .45</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>14</td> <td>Thursday Fine day sunny and cloudy looked like rain at times did sprinkle a few drops. Willie brought up from Besse side delivery rake and loader and he came up. We helped him put rake together he got dinner here in PM we tried it and Rogersons loader got in 5 loads. Ross Newman and Jim Fernal hoeing in AM helping with hay in PM. Paid them on afc 1.00 Ross 50 cts Jim Willie got plate for mower 5 Flora pigged yesterday 11</td> <td></td> <td>1.50 .05</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td>932.81</td> <td>910.41</td> </tr> <table> https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/36ffdecd41682f70eabe0b220148898c.pdf aecb6fc3878cdde659fffa2abee73b1c Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. Rosmead Diary <table> <tr> <td>1904</td> <td></td> <td></td> <td>Received</td> <td>Paid</td> </tr> <tr> <td>July</td> <td>15</td> <td>Friday Fine sunny day. Milton Gibson hoeing to day at 60 cts Jim Fernal up hoeing I hoed all day. Willie went down for our old rake from Besse and Raked rakings in No 1E and {corded?} them. In PM Stanley Clark finished scuffling turnips and drilled up some potatoes. Willie hoed in PM. We drove Jennie out in cart in evening</td> <td>932.81</td> <td>910.41</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>16</td> <td>Saturday Fine sunny warm day Stanley Clark and I thinned turnips in AM and Willie finished drilling potatoes and corn. In PM we both hoed. Rogerson got lend of mower Willie took his loader up in evening and brought back mower then we took in hay Willie raked yesterday. Ross Newman up in evening gave him 1.00 for Milton and .50 in full for self</td> <td></td> <td> 1.50</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>17</td> <td>Sunday Exceedingly warm close day hot sunshine all day. I stayed at home in AM. Mr McVicar preached in AM from Exodus 20.8 to 11 4th commandment and in evening from Luke 5.15 {illegible} a sermon on Whitfield. lightning at night.</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>18</td> <td>Monday Very warm sunny day. I filled in drains and Willie harrowed rape land. In PM I made drills and sowed rape and Willie cut hay in No 1.E. Willie down town at night</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr></td> <td></td> <td></td><td></td> <td>932.81</td> <td>911.91</td> </tr> <table> https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/a69d8f779417d712bcd46863bc137b09.pdf 64cf0741af1de49688298bd542e82cd0 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. Rosmead Diary 1904 Recieved Paid July 18 autumn Monday Forward 9328| 91| 9| got at Besse's guard for mower 25 19 Tuesday Very warm sunny day. I took down 7 bags chop to Curtis got dinner at home brought up chop after dinner. 55 spool at Longs 4 In PM we took in 4 loads hay with loader Father up in PM drove for us. Sold cream to Jackson 50 cts. H.Wyness hoeing 50 20 Wednesday Fine sunny day. cooler. Jno McDonald up all day. We cut some more hay drilled some and sowed some more rape thinned 3 rows turnips and hauled in 12 or 14 loads hay. Father up in PM driving. Willie drove them down in evening in buggy. Amstrong brought up 500 lbs salt 2.00 and bag flour afc. 21 Thursday Cloudy and a few drops rain in morning cleared off fine sunny day. Jno McDonald up all day. We finished drilling for rape sowed some more hoed 2 1/2 drills turnips put {illegible} green on potatoes took in five loads hay cut some more. Paid Earl Gordon for hoeing 50 to Satyr calved to day red "Tufty" Mother up in PM Ab Campbell driving team in pm 22 Friday Fine in AM clouded over rained a few drops about six. Ab. Campbell over 933.31 913.55 https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/a0e3ac9c08942dba61dedc43ad0217b6.pdf 37ae594ba7f09eff4bb3dafe1a45589c Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. 1904 Rosmead DiaryJuly 22 Continued Friday forword all day driving. I finished sowing rake and Willie cut some more hay them we hauled in 8 or 9 loads and coaled up {illegible} was left A raked {illegible} === 23 Saturday === Rain last night and part of AM cloudy day. cool. We worked in barn in AM fixing hay fork etc. In PM we hoes turnips. {illegible} Sargent got load straw W. Magwood hauled it for home got $1.00 for it. Willie downtown at night paid Jr. M. Donald for work $3.75 === 24 Sunday === Fine in A.M. hot sun and dark clouds in PM thunder storm heavy rain and some hail from sir {illegible} P.M. no services in churches in consequence. Mr M.. Vicar preached in AM from 5th commandemen. I went to Mrs. Jun Hamilton fineral in PM she was buried in Cannal Cemetary I drove up as far as {illegible} School 'Dick' Carter with me. === 25 Monday === Sunny and cloudy rained come evening. We {illegible} turnips pain greened potatos and took in 21 loads hay 8 ls other barn. Bella & Mary downtown on PM got at Steils shirting $1.58 {illegible} goods $1.12 at Armstongs 25 cts wheat {illegibe} cheese 15 meat at Mills 45 <table> <tbody> <tr> <td>Received</td> <td>Paid</td> </tr> <tr> <td>933.31</td> <td>913.55</td> </tr> <tr> <td>1.00</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>3.75</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>1.58</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>0.40</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>1.12</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>0.45</td> </tr> <tr> <td>934.31</td> <td>920.85</td> </tr> </tbody> </table> UG Transcription Progress Scripto transcription progress Done https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/66dad9b67ce0b8cfbd8e1de75e95a1d8.pdf a8232f09dc4dc1585f4d68be8842feca Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. 1904 Rosmead Diary Received 934|31 ------931|41 Paid 920|85 1|00 1|10 |68 2|30 4|90 ------929|73 July 26 Tuesday Forward Fine sunny warm day. Jim Femal Ross Newman and Melton Gilson hoing all day Ab Campbell over in PM driving. We hoed turnips in AM. In PM Willie and Am brought over 3 loads hay to other barn 2 pitched them off and hoed between loads. Father up in PM Willie drove him down in evening. Willie cut some more hay in No 1 W in evening. 27 Wednesday Rain last night againg sunny in AM dounded over in PM thunder lightning heavy rain at night. Ross Newman up allday Jim Femal hoing today. We thinned turnips and got in hey we cut last night 5 loads Am Campbell here in PM. Father up in PM. Paid Ross Newman on {illegible} $1.00 Bob Lindale and I raked and coaled up most of Mrs Dunns hay after supper. Sold to Jackson cream $1.10 28 Thursday Raining last night and some in AM cleared off by PM Willie took 10 bags chop to Wilsons 30cts. oil 18 Bella downtown in PM got her dress at Mrs Bartya $165 at Steels dress stuff 65 her fridele in a can 15 sugar $4.75 Mother up in PM. We thinned some more turnips brought up load wood from {illegible}. Ross Newman up for load wood UG Transcription Progress Scripto transcription progress Done https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/797ecba26b3a5db76d4f2a6fa533330f.pdf e87384cf58d1031ceaf01faa19456463 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. 1904 Rosmead Diary Received 935|41 |60 -----------936|01 Paid 929|73 1|00 3|50 1|03 ------------935|26 July 29 Friday Forward Fine sunny day Milton Ross & Jim hoing turnips to-day. Am Campbell over in P.M. driving. Willie raked up last of No 1 and cut some beech stump field In PM are finished No 13 loads took one to other barn after tea then brought over load from stump field in evening. Sold to Jackson cream {illegible} 60. Paid Gatson on {illegible} 75 Jim Femal 25 30 Saturday Fine in AM clouded over looked loke rain Milton. Ross, Jim, and Am. have to day Am driving not hoeing. We got in H loads hay all that was cut in stump field Willie at Picks raising of and sills at one o'clock at at Magwoods in eveing paid Ross 1 00 Milton 60 Jim 40 Ab 1 50. Mary downtown in PM got at Steels brooke 25 waisting 37 shaker flamel 1H spods 9 velvet 8 31 Sunday Fine sunny most day looked like rain in PM rained a little Mr M Vicar preached in Am from the 6th commandement and in evening from text there was a man sent from Gog whose name was John a sermon in John Wesby last of his preachers to the crowd sermon July has been very wet month poor haying weather lots of hat not cut yet UG Transcription Progress Scripto transcription progress Done https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/bb38a6258185a83b84491f3069cbf1df.pdf a8194bb8b0ba8192ccc867a0fa1c1d60 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. 1904 Rosmead Diary Received 936|01 ------- 936|01 Paid 935|26 |42 1|64 -------937|32 August 1 Monday forward Rine sunny day. Fergus Curie holiday. Father up all day I drove him down in evening. We finished tinning turnips today. Finished haying cut rest of stump field in morning side rakes it {illegible} in PM and took it in in two loads put on with loader. 2 Tuesday Rainy like all day rained some in P.M Willie finished {illegible} mangol and I got binder ready for use. In Pm we cut our full wheat and pit away mother barn side delivery rake and hay loader Bella and Mar called in Mrs Dunn in evening. Alex Stewart brought in 1 00 {illegible} Samson brand binder twine 3 Wesdesday Fine sunny day. Willie sseuffled turnps all day I <s>coaled</s> stocked fall wheat in AM and in PM had mangols {illegible} time. Bella and Mary down at Mrs Quarrie in evning I drove them down and back I wenr dowtown to see Schar's. Mary Paid Mrs Quarrie for 3 lbs butter 42 Mary down town in AM got at Steds dress goods $1.64 4 Thursday Fine warm sunny day I took 4 hays down to Schario UG Transcription Progress Scripto transcription progress Done https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/179fad5a1dba46112c8dc992b5270dde.pdf 491f2692b6aa127ddb4edc8474da3b8a Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. 1904 Rosmead Diary Received 936|01 33|60 |45 ---------970|06 Paid 937|32 |8 |60 |28 |45 2|75 1|00 -----------942|48 August 4 continued Thursday Forward they weighed 6HO lbs at 514 3360 weighing 8 Willie scuffled turnips in AM. In PM Jim Femal Dougal Mrs Jean and I hoed turnips second time and Willie went to Vicks raising Mary down toen in PM got {illegible} shod at {ilegible} 60 cheese and {illegible} 28. Fred Parlin drove aunt Mary down in PM she intends going to Yalt Saturday 5 Friday Fine sunny day warm. I scuffled turnips and Willie and Jim Femal went to Magwoods barn raising in PM Bella and aunt Mary downtown got at Mills meat H5 add cream 45 6 Saturday Fine sunny day Doug and Jim up all day hoeing with Willie. I scuffled in AM Father and I took in fall wheat & loads in PM. Hugh and Mrs Cameron down today the letter and Aunt Mary went to Yalt in evening train Mother up in PM. Paid Doug and Jim full $2.75 Willie down town at night paid for my watch cleaning at Calders $1.00 Besse bought Mr. Thompson binder {illegible} to see over binder as it was missing sheaves. He sharpeneed knife moved disk fixed chain etc. UG Transcription Progress Scripto transcription progress Done https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/6eada7f6ed176fea826c496c7b619dfb.pdf d6bdfee0ffc09f02e283c8ad039b8463 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. 1904 Rosmead Diary Received 970|06 1|50 13|57 ---------------------985|13 Paid 942|48 |67 |15 105|00 ----------------------1048|30 August 7 Sunday Forward Fine in AM very heavy thunder shower in PM strong wind and heavy hail chich did considerable damage Brown's barn was struck by lightning and burnt. Mr McView preached in AM from 7th commandment and in evening from text In all things he was tempted like as we are yet without sin. Auntie Mrs Sandham and Norman in for dinner. Monday Fine sunny most day cloudy morning cool. Bella and Willie went up to J. McSellans and back with {illegible} in {illegible} I plowed in back stump field. Chalie Fergusson called in PM. Tuesday Fine sunny day. cool. Frost last night Willie plowed all day in stump field I scuffled turnips. Dougal hoeing turnips in PM Uncle Willie and Walter Cameron left horse here on road to Yalt. I went down town in PM got meat at Mills 55 bread at forts 12 {illegible} at Michels 15 got hamers mended at McDermath gave Father cheques for Besse to pay for loads and side delivery rake {illegible} Sold cream to Jackson $100 Ww got butter cheque today 1357 Wednesday Cloudy day heavy rain in AM from 10 {illegible} thunder and lightning some more rain in PM. UG Transcription Progress Scripto transcription progress Done https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/f74df5dfb2bf51c37696d078794ac7c7.pdf 0bb7fdb33f69ca119712dae9ecf1b95d Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. 1904 Rosmead Diary Received 985|13 1|20 ------------986|33 Paid 1048|30 |20 |85 |5 -------------1049|40 August 10 continued Wednesday Forward Willie plowed in stump field in AM I finished scuffling turnips Jim and Douga; hoeing turnips all {illegible} about 10 c'clock for rain. Willie and boys took load traw down to Steds and Besse and I plowed in PM. Uncle Will and Walter Cameron here in evening on road home from Yalt. Aunt Mary had operation for cancer at Yalt tea 20 11 Thursday Cloudy in AM muggling rain at times. cleared off sunny in PM. Jim and Doug up to-day we finished hoeing tyrnips second time finished plowing stump field hanowed it scuffled potatoes. Bella and Mary down at Aunties in PM for tea Jennie Sandham and baby there brought of Mrs Quarrue 6 lbs butter 85 12 Friday Fine sunny day Willie drove down in buggie helped William McKee take steer and hifer we bought from him over to home field above pump. then he got at Mennies on afe 10 lbs bluestone and at brine Kilm 5 cts limme to make Bordean mixture We than plowed clay along ditch running AE and hauled 3 or 4 loads day down to much part. In PM Jim and Doug here hoeing mangols I scuffled some sold to Jackson in evening 2 {illegible} 13 Saturday A day of thunder lightning and heavy UG Transcription Progress Scripto transcription progress Done https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/fd20498011e46ba65b39c3d73690a28f.pdf e9ed5038c5b677f526e4ebca90045585 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. Rosmead Diary <table> <tr> <td>1904</td> <td></td> <td></td> <td>Received</td> <td>Paid</td> </tr> <tr> <td>August</td> <td>13</td> <td>continued Saturday Forward rain vivid lightning in morning cedar tree in No 3 split with lightning more barns burnt around country, another bad thunderstorm in PM, a big meteorful in evening. We worked at road hauling clay to muck part and driving rain cleaned grain etc. Paid Jim and Doug $2.00 Willie down town at night got at Steels 2 collars 25 shoe black 25</td> <td>986.33</td> <td>1049.40 2.00 .50</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>14</td> <td>Sunday Fine sunny day. Mr McVicar preached in AM from 8th commandment Tho shalt not steal and in evening from Zachariah 11.9.13.14 Call Missions {illegible}</td> <td></td> <td>1.50</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>15</td> <td>Monday Fine sunny day warm in PM looked like rain some thunder in evening. Doug and Jim up all day hoeing mangols. We put {bordeau?} mixture also paris green in it on potatoes in morning I scuffled mangols and turnips and harrowed stemp field. Willie got at Foots yeast cake 25</td> <td></td> <td>.25</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>16</td> <td>Tuesday Thunder lightning and heavy rain last night again dark clouds and thunder all day some rain in P.M. We hauled clay to road in AM and in PM Willie took down 10 bags pig chop got Scott shod at {Templins?} 20 harness mended etc McDermot 80 cts at Armstrongs wheat germs 25 cts on afc. I hoed mangols in PM We went up to see cattle at night</td> <td></td> <td> 1.00</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td></td><td></td> <td>986.33</td> <td>1054.65</td> </tr> <table> https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/05999fb3890a45257757d268f90cc2ac.pdf e92c44f150cec93668a26cd43b7896c2 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. 1904 Rosmead Diary <table> <tr> <td>1904</td> <td></td> <td></td> <td>Received</td> <td>Paid</td> </tr> <tr> <td>August</td> <td>17</td> <td>Wednesday Forward Fine sunny day. We cut most of T.L. field to-day banner oats and stooked some. I scuffled turnips in AM with Jennie. Mary down home in evening Father came up with her.</td> <td>986.33</td> <td>1054.65</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>18</td> <td>Thursday Fine sunny day. Willie finished T.L. field and cut rest of Waverley oats No 7 E in AM. In PM he went down for chop 50 cts oil at Websters 18 boot mended 15 postage 2 then he {set?} six rounds in No 2 W. I finished stooking T.L. field to-day. Mother Auntie and Miss Burns up for tea.</td> <td></td> <td>.50 .35</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>19</td> <td>Friday <s>Fine in AM</s> Cloudy day rained at night. Willie finished cutting No 2 W. I stooked up Waverley oats in AM. In PM Father up he and Willie helped me stook more than half of No 2 W. Doug and Jim up in P.M. hoeing mangols.</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>20</td> <td>Saturday Rained steady all lat night. Tremendous amount of rainfall. We cleaned chop in AM in PM Willie took it down to Curtiss and brought it bak 50 also butter from Quarries 95 Paid Doug $1.00. I stooked some more in No 2 in P.M. got wet doing it. I went down town at night got from Fraser Fisher on may $8.00. Fine clear night moonlight.</td> <td></td> <td> 1.45 1.00</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td>986.33</td> <td>1057.95</td> </tr> <table> https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/bcdc37dc7d4f205e38231f6e75453c07.pdf ae7fe47321861791f50c8c795b6eed4e Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. Rosmead Diary <table> <tr> <td>1904</td> <td></td> <td></td> <td>Received</td> <td>Paid</td> </tr> <tr> <td>August</td> <td>21</td> <td>Sunday Forward Fine sunny day. Mr McVicar preached in AM from 9th commandment and in evening from Matt 1.21. Ch coll [church collection] $1.00</td> <td>986.33</td> <td>1057.95</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>22</td> <td>Monday Rained very heavy last night and this morning again, cleared off in PM sunny. We did sundry jobs in AM put coal oil and lard on suckling pigs to kill lice etc etc. In PM we stooked up rest of No 2 then hauled 3 loads earth to road. Mary and Bella downtown in PM in buggy got at Steels on afc dress goods $1.45 soap 25 groceries at Fopots 15 meat at Mills 52 castor oil at Phillips 10.</td> <td></td> <td> .25 .67 .10</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>23</td> <td>Tuesday Fine sunny day. In AM I {fired?} out some of No 6 E and Willie harrowed stump field and scuffled turnips in PM We hauled earth to road and brought up load wood from bush.</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>24</td> <td>Wednesday Fine sunny day. We hauled earth to road in AM and in PM went to see Lacrosse match between Thistles and Techumses latter beat 2 to 1 admittance for both 50 cts. Mrs John Wilkie up for dinner and supper. We started to cut around south field upper half after tea <s>I</s> got stuck in middle wet ground</td> <td></td> <td> .50</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td>986.33</td> <td>1060.47</td> </tr> <table> https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/5257f970fed1a3fb79f29b777546c8ef.pdf ff096c69a79422a91e87b7a293596243 UG Transcription Progress Scripto transcription progress Done Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. 1904 Rosmead Diary Received 986|33 61|15 ----------------------1047|48 Paid 1060|47 |12 |50 |75 |25 ----------------------1062|09 August 25 Thursday Forward Fine in AM rained at noon cloudy PM I took down 6 pigs sold to Schario Feb 20 they weighed 1130 lbs @ 5½ balance 61.15 brought up from Beatys 3 sets slings $6.00 to be paid with straw. then we hauled in half load Bonanza oats from No 2 W and one load Banner from 7.L. field. In PM Willie took load straw down to A. Armstrong 3.00 on afc got on afc1 bag straws 1 25 Bran 50 Tomatoes 10 Mother up in PM stayed all night Father went to Mildmay at noon train I went to managers meeting in church at night. 26 Friday Fine sunny day. We hauled in six loads oats from 7.L field to-day. Bella and Mary called on Mrs Sam McKee in PM Mary bought from Guelph man bottle medicine 50 butter Mrs Quarrie 75 27 Saturday Fine sunny day. We hauled in 8 loads from 7.L field and one load Waverly No 7E. Doug up hoeing and helping in mow to-day. Father came home from Mildmay to-day he came up in PM helped with sheaves etc. 28 Sunday Fine sunny day lightning at night. Mr. McVicar preached in AM from 10th commandment thus ending the series and in evening from Romans 7.19 church collection 25 https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/551463607a9c3ff9e3744c1b6ad9dc34.pdf c719c14f0ed77f10f3448df7c830a0d2 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. 1904 Rosmead Diary Received 1047|48 --------------1047|48 Paid 1062|09 |75 |85 |53 --------------1064|24 August 29 Monday Forward Fine sunny day Willie cut {illegible} oats in S. field. I scuffled turnips. Father up in P.M. we hauled in 2 loads {illegible} oats after supper. I drove Father down in {illegible} 30 Tuesday Fine sunny day. Willie finished cutting No 2 in AM and I scuffled some mangols in PM we hauled in six loads {illegible} oats from No 2 and one Waverly finishing than Father up in PM helping. May down town in PM got at Mills meat 51 at {illegible} walnut oil 10 groceries at Armstongs 25 {illegible} 9 31 Wednesday Fine day sunny and cloudy. We hauled in six loads of {illegible} oats finishing tan then stocked up Joesnette in S field {illegible} Clark and Hay here for tea. September 1 Thursday Some rain last night cloudy {illegible} day a little rain in PM and evening. I disked stump field in AM and Willie disked et again in PM Willie fot tooth filled in AM at Reids 50 paid McDemott for hams etc. 35 fot at C Groved m afe 3 balls {illegible} @ 13 cts and {illegible} casting. Bella down in PM got at Armstrongs spices and vinegar 53 she brought up Mrs Knox and mother for tea and drove them down again. i stocked up some more {illegible} S field. UG Transcription Progress Scripto transcription progress Done https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/dcb670da3774b5ed89f65d1042f29a5c.pdf 2b4528de382a4e37fe355c45bcce78a4 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. 1904 Rosmead Diary Received 1047|48 --------------------1047|48 Paid 1064|24 |35 |90 |10 --------------------1065|50 September 2 Friday Forward Heavy rain last night again warm daycloudy some sunshine in PM then thunder storm and rain again. Willie plowed in No 63 with 4 horses {illegible} plor to-day. I stocked up in S field etc. Bella and Mary at Mrs. R Curlis for tea Willie brought them up in buggy 3 Saturday Cloudy in AM sunny in PM. We scuffled some turnips plowed in No 63 and turned oats sheaves in No 2. Mary down in AM with Lucy Brought Aunt Mary from station she came from Yalt. Willie down town at night got at Mannis 10 cts {illegible} 10 cts snaps at Armstongs can {illegible} 15 Mary got better at Mrs Quarrie 90 cts. Nellie Paulin and Eveline Blair came down in PM in the Calter Pheaton stayed all night. 4 Sunday Fine sunny day cool Mr McVicar preached in AM a sermon on desiscion of House of Lord {illegible} on free church case giving less then 30 mintes night to 50 million of dollar text "whether one member suffers all suffer with it". Mr R. Blythe of B.B. preached in evenibg to united congregation in St Andres at night from Mark 16:15. The misses Blair Paulin went hom in evening. {illegible} 10 5 Monday Some rain last night cloudy morning cleared off fine sunny in PM. UG Transcription Progress Scripto transcription progress Done https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/e1f439b7e7af9b131cc366879412fed5.pdf f08c89c01b11bc3a19d20d1da3cbd84c Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. 1904 Rosmead Diary Received 1047|48 ---------------------------1047|48 1065|59 |10 |40 |5 |45 |60 |75 ---------------------------1067|94 September 5 continued Monday Forward We cut almost all of Brogislin oats in S. field when tongue of binder broke. I stocked up. after tea we hauled in load from No 2. Jersey 'Ladysmith' calved this morning how a dull and hifer the hifer dried. Laterday. 6 Tuesday Fine sunny day. Willie wheeled down to Marnies in morning got 6 bolts for binder toungue 10 cts we mended it and finisjed cutting oats in S field thus finishing cutting. we hauled in 8 loads Jeanette oats from S field today. Father up in PM helping us. 7 Wednesday Fine in AM clouded over in PM thunder lightning and rain about 5 o'clock. We took in rest of Black oats 2 lods and rest of No 2 4 loads finished just before the rain Willie paid Douf McLean in full 40 cts Mary down in PM got buns 5 cts she brought up aunt Mary. We went up to see the cattle at night with Scott. 8 thursday Cloudy day. Willie {illegible} full wheat land tunic and I stocked up rest of S field We got chop 9 bgs 45 at Curlirs took down 665 lbs oats @ 33 bushel and 156 lbs wheat to Armstrong on {illegible} and ggot map brushed plums <s>65</s> 65 tomatoes 35 and paid for {illegible} Graham flour 10 oatmeal 10 soup 5 vinigar 10 meat at Vicks 25 rubber and corks 10. Jones and {illegible} {illegible} 95. uncle Willie took aunt Mary home to-day. Mother up in PM UG Transcription Progress Scripto transcription progress Done https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/038f66e855377a6e52e3aeca880937b7.pdf f5357fc813bfe2774e689cdd30fa8a99 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. 1904 Rosmead Diary Received 1047|48 16|25 2|70 ----------------------1066|43 Paid 1067|94 |75 1|00 |25 1|00 ----------------------1070|94 September 9 Friday Fine sunny day cool. We hauled back 4 loads manure to wheat land with Allan spreader in AM. Willie took Jennie up to Alland but D. Allan brought it back {illegible} In PM we hauled in 5 loads oats from S field Butter cheque for August 1625 10 Saturday Misty morning cloudy forenoon gradually cleared off fine sunny P.M. We hauled oat 9 loads manure to wheat land woth spreade in S field 3 loads. Bella frove father up to Jennies Hamilton to see about telle up some land they have. Sold to {illegible} McKee 210lbs oats @ 1cts lb $2.70 Butter from Mrs Quarrie 75 cts 11 Sunday Fine sunny day clouded over by evening wind storm thunder lightning and rain in church time. Mr McVicar preached in AM from {illegible} 2.18.19 and in evening from Lamentations 3:26. {illegible} 12 Monday Fine sunny day. cool. We hauled with spreader to wheat land 13 loads manure S field fence between us and {illegible} through bush as {illegible} cattle got through we strung {illegible} {illegible} along Mary and Bella down town in PM got at Stubs on {illegible} dress govels $2.24 at {illegible} 10 cts vinegar {illegible} of Phillip 15 Mary gave two weeks ago $1.00 for present to Miss Smellie who is going to {illegible} to live. 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I drove down in buggy got tooth treated at Reids got at Armstrongs rice 25 Paid Dr Armstong bill 14.00 Pm. we felded 13 bags oats cleaned barn etc. 15 Thursday Cold day cloudy in AM sunny in PM Willie at Magwoods thrashing in AM and at Jack Mckee in PM I finished sowing fall wheat in AM and cut 8 rows corn in PM. Mother up in PM Bella and Mary drove her down and got at Stuls velvet 19 {illegible} and dress goods on ap 8.39 16 Friday Cold sunny and cloudy very windy. Willie over at {illegible} McKewws in AM helpingin with straw. I disked in No 6 E. In PM Willietook down chop 40 cts and brought up load {illegible}up with 2 calved we got from McKee $30.00 that were down home. I pulled load {illegible} we took it in after supper postage 2 UG Transcription Progress Scripto transcription progress Done https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/bd8540c2eef22091b467878b8d11f452.pdf 3d336be9df94411794e004d61705b772 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. To transcribe this in table format enter the diarist's words within the html coding in the following manner (or go to “Tips on Transcribing” on our website to learn how to use a word-html converter.) Rosmead Diary <table> <tr> <td>1904</td> <td>Received</td> <td>Paid</td> </tr> <tr> <td>September 17 Saturday forward Fine sunny warm day. Willie plowed A.M. Perrin plow. 4 horses. I went down got tooth filled at Reids and one pulled sent 3.00 to Stede Briggs Co for grinder. stamp and express order 5. got a C. Grover in aft 2 rubbers for separator 20cts In P.M. Willie took chop to {I/} Hamilton he got chopped yesterday from 1200 lbs oats sold to him got at Nichols 2 shears 90 at Minnies coal oil 30 shear 35. We haul up load wood from bush then load corn. I scuffled turnips with Jennie in PM Mary paid Jim {Fernal?} 15 cts</td> <td>1066.43</td> <td>1115.80 3.00 .05 .90 .65 .15</td> </tr> <tr> <td>18 Sunday. Raining in AM cloudy day. {Bro} Cormie preached in AM from {Bro?} 18.36. first clause and {Bro?} Fergusson in evening from Matt parable of Hidden Treasure Ch collection $5.05 We all went down at night.</td> <td></td> <td>5.05</td> </tr> <tr> <td>19 Monday Fine sunny day. I plowed with Jennie and Scott {No 6?} in AM. Willie paid Bob Jimdale for full {on heat?} ($6.00) Reids {afe?} $10.50 {harness?} mended at Mr. Dennots 30 cts. In PM Willie plowed and I pulled pease with scythe we brought {in?} load with us. Willie got {rumbling?} wheat {gummy/germs?} 25 and bag {illegible}</td> <td></td> <td>16.30 .30</td> </tr> <td>20 Tuesday Cloudy in AM thunder lightning and heavy shower about {10/11?} oclock. Willie plowed in {No6?} and I cut corn we brought home a load. {hum/rum?} and might. I finished cutting corn. Butter {from?} Jennie 80 cts</td> <td></td> <td>.80</td> </tr> <table> https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/d797caeca4f42604a119e5df87e7ebf7.pdf e3839573f3ffb40b849a45c69f036064 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. Rosmead Diary <table> <tr> <td>1904</td> <td>Received</td> <td>Paid</td> </tr> <tr> <td>September 21 Wednesday {Forword/Forward?} White frost this morning ice on water cloudy AM time sunny PM but cold day. Edith {Dirk?}. {Canie?} Semple and Miss McKnee maimed to-day also another wedding. I plowed No 6 in AM and Willie got tooth pulled at Reids paid him in full $1.00. In PM Willie plowed No 6 and I {pulled rest?} of {lease?}. We brought over two loads corn to-day.</td> <td></td> <td>1.00</td> </tr> <tr> <td>22 Thursday Very hard frost last night fine sunny day. Willie took straw down to Besse also 12 and brought {out?} load manure which I spread on J. L. field. In PM he took 25 bushels oats down to mill for J. Chapman @ 34cts {illegible}and brought out load manure from {Hect?} I spread it We brought over 2 loads corn and rest of pease 1 load we plowed in No 6 all day. Mary down town in PM got at Steels dress goods 27 {illegible} express order {illegible} 8 Mary sent $5.00 to Ida Foster for wedding present. Mother up in PM.</td> <td></td> <td>.35 5.00</td> </tr> <tr> <td>23 Friday Cloudy and sunny to-day Jack Dix and Jim Clark over in AM we farmed and bagged 2688lbs oats for farmer at 1ctlb we also lent {Bro?} Hamilton 6bags lbs oat In PM Willie took load wood and 2 bags hen feed home and brought up load manure from Besse also Black Hawk grinding mill {illegible} 35 We plowed in No 6 in PM I spread the load manure {J/T?}. L. Then brought over 2 loads corn. Mary went down to {illegible} at night to social.</td> <td>36.85</td> <td>.35</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>1066.43</td> <td>1115.80</td> <table> https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/37e9afbd7f299590d99133e44f64c348.pdf 4b7136107b357017f52dc1d047b964f5 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. Rosmead Diary <table> <tr> <td>1904</td> <td>Received</td> <td>Paid</td> </tr> <tr> <td>September 24 Saturday Forward Thunder lightning rain this morning cloudy day raining at night again. We cleaned sheep pen put implements away etc Willie and Mary down Town in buggy in AM they got at Stals dress goods 30 pd at {Mannies?} both 5. I went down town at night paid Hamilton on a/c 12.00 got for oats also 10 also paid Jno Knox 50 & Wamsborough 50</td> <td>1103.2812.00</td> <td>1150.10 .30 .05 22.00 1.00</td> </tr> <tr> <td>25 Sunday Fine day cloudy. Mr McVicar preached in AM from Heb. 13:8. and in evening from Dan 11:34. Ch Coll 25 Hugh Cameron and Mr D. Thompson down for tea they were at hospital to see William Watson who is there.</td> <td></td> <td>.25</td> </tr> <tr> <td>26 Monday Fine sunny day cloudy in morning. Willie plowed in No 6 all day. We separated lambs from sheep docked on tails those that needed it and put lambs 16 in turnips and som land. {Schuio?} in in morning brought 11 hogs to go when ready market price black and white was 35:00 to be delivered week from Thursday and 16 lambs at 4 1/4 for november, received on them $2.00 Mary and Bella down town in PM got at Armstrongs cheese 13 order 5 at Stales 2 shirts $1.75 {culler?} 15 the 2 5 Rain sent 7.00 4 7 bone 40 {//8 nett 5 9.60?} paid cash on it 6.00*</td> <td>2.00</td> <td><del>2.00</del> .18 6.00</td> </tr> <td>27 Tuesday Fine sunny day Willie took load straw to Beatties payment on slings 3.00 I plowed in No 6. Willi and Father at Jno Rutherfords funeral in PM Bella got at Steels collar 5 at Woods dress goods 30 at {Mels?} meat 20. {Jenni and Maggie {skeck?} up for tea.</td> <td>3.00</td> <td>3.00 .55</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>1120.28</td> <td>1183.43</td> <table> https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/ea2e5adf736fa554d7b0a46fe0659d93.pdf 75af84e263cc9a659515a5a306b0b2c9 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. 1904 Rosmead Diary <table> <tr> <td>1904</td> <td></td> <td></td> <td>Received</td> <td></td> <td>Paid</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>September</td> <td>28</td> <td>Wednesday Forward</td> <td>1120</td> <td>28</td> <td>1183</td> <td>43</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td></td> <td>Fine sunny day. Mary Mother and I drove up to Camerons got dinner then got their horse and buggy and went to Mount Forest to Ida Fosters wedding. She was married to Joseph Eaton we stayed there all night. Willie plowed in No 6 to-day</td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>29</td> <td>Thursday</td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td></td> <td>Rain last night and more or less all AM cleared off in PM. We drove to Jim Lennox for dinner then called on Lizzie Wier came down called on Peter Spank and wife then down to Camerons again got tea changed rigs got home after nine o clock. Willie plowed No. 6 in P.M. Mary gave children M. Forest 10 cts Licquorice 15. </td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td>10/15</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>30</td> <td>Friday</td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td></td> <td>Sunny day very windy all day. Willie plowed in No 6 AM and I cut wood in bush and brought up load. In PM Willie and I went to Show. </td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>October</td> <td>1</td> <td>Saturday</td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td></td> <td>Fine sunny day exceedingly windy. Willie took 6 bags chop to Curliss 30 cts pd and brought up load manure from Sleets put it on 7 L then brought our load wood. In PM he plowed in No 6 Bella and I went down to church. Mr McVicar preached Coll 5. I paid C. Groves a/c $3.20 binder twine 1.90 skinner 1.00 rubbers 20 wash machine 10 sold him oats 2.20 sold Fred Bowby oats $3.95 Willie got glows at Nichols 25 refund on shoes 20 pd 5 Black pig had 10 of a litter to-day one Killed smothered</td> <td>2 3</td> <td>20 95</td> <td></td> <td>30 20 5</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td>1126</td> <td>43</td> <td>1187</td> <td>23</td> </tr> <table> https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/392ac3349396edb95b05c23223eb7890.pdf 8754c930449c66905110b772a940b9b4 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. 1904 Rosmead Diary <table> <tr> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> 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Rosmead Diary 1906 February 6 Tuesday Forward Very frosty day again sunny. We wraked at (tivealow?) saw machine. Willie and I went to (matnig?) at night in (mause?) at which they presented Dr Rogers with a clock and Annie Mennie with a ring as they are leaving for states. 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Juo Comie breaded AM from Isaiah 31: 1-5 and im wearing from Prouds Yhar in a way that beneath might've a man but then and thereoff are the way of death L.Jay Allimin coll $1.25 SM 50 Monday 9 Warm sunny day and at night. Willi brought us bounds n HORaades cement from C. Wattami. got at Mamin Novel. to mil cement $1.20 mge at Delhaim so sly turnie mge. I got lunch dur reading to hat cement stifs and slathum. Shire are sleannd sanding crushed slurn from Sow to rood different own {unidentifiable}. Willi cut some alfalfa alright. 10 Tuesday Fine sunny day not so summer not at night. Willi finished attic Elfalfa Vo 1 W. ia morning then went for another loud gravel. PM be raked ws alfwlba we took a sinull loud in weight we got two wizes feid went ut back door to-day. Mr Lam own at night miek. 5. We got better eluque yesterday $8.62 11 Wednesday FIne sunny warm day. Willi cut the booly to-day No 2 stedet some too green. I cooled not nutz alfalfa and look in {emad?} loud. May brought us 1 roman and Jessie Samdham and the Mime duldem PM for Ten also & other and work them down again winning. She got at Forb gormium HO med {Harboring?} g-8 Very day weather. <table> https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/6886fa318181e7b8bb1cc8c6b08a6601.pdf 1585d11e63e2bc2cf3a69ce6d839e5fd Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. == Rosmead Diary == 1909 Recieved Paid August 12 Thursday forward 91350 87481 Fine sunny day. We cut some No 7 J.L. slouked wh some barley and finished tocking in the alfalfa i boad and ne half with, woking. 13 Friday F one sunny day warm very day weather. We finished cutting No 7 J L to-day got it moily stooked. I stooked ount s brrls No 2 after ters. Girls down torn PM got at Armstrongs n gh August bauouns and astill sook. Mr Gams milk 5 Girls at Guonis for tea. 14 Saturday Fine sunny warm day. I finished stooking No 7. J L. also brerley No 2 AM. Father is in morning see about {sentiniel?} stock Willi drove him down then went to Bob Runck with Jess. In PM Willi and Jeddy Lester pulled sow Umsitte out I heare rats ate. Paul kim 25 Jhey woh 2 colles Quurrie hufer and Jersey slum (cow sucker) down to home/{uotise?} at night. D luse flock I blick birds mound. 15 Sunday Raining a little in morning cloudy mort day cleared R on evening lightning at night. Only Willi and May down AM only Willi at night. Jim Emmi headed AM Rw 19:12. and in evening from the parched ground shall become elme Church Coel 35. LA. ic 16 Monday Fine in morning rained heavy about norm cloudy mnt PM. Mr Sass Sot Caud I Lucy to go. https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/210c444939e809c93cb681e5adaa6b24.pdf cc59a923992e7b2ce406e852646cac2b Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. == Rosmead Diary == 1909 Recieved Paid August 16 continued Monday forward 91355 88057 To Alex Woods I went down with him to Jim Beathin Wilhim down etc to see about mortgage on J. Smelhic form. I got at Schaim 50 lb mone turnie some mil who paid for last got homis in fell $10120 got butt made et Barty 10 05. Aunt Mary and Errni Jim Paulin came down to-day want back home again after ba. W. Clark 2 day sago HO 17 Tuesday Cloudy day a little duggle in AM. m Retle W got laud in our dilcter. I hauled loid rails from No 6 J.S feuce to yard at brern and Willi went downtown got at Maries shown 35 at McDeaumonts tug mended 10 d5. We laid cummt Walton at back after PM two elels down from door. Mr Yan milk 5. May downtown PM. 18 Wednesday Mostly sunny. cloudly PM rained some about 6 I feared at four ndys no le and brought over rest of rails stakes etc from S J feuce. P.M. We out the soheat and some out No 2. Father and mother wh PM al drove them down at night. May got mest Harhurn travelling waggom 70 19 Thursday Misty morning fine sunny day I finished fearing out No 6 and plowed some in AM. I'm ove nearly finished cutting No 2 when wheffelise broke. Frank Dodge and Willi down for dinner & tea. Tomaton & yert coke 25 Butter cheque $5.16 Frank Dodge is going out west next week 91916 89207 https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/f7c3132d3119b2222a89c5e4780dbea5.pdf 4b36a0bfe33d74f374c914ca51c0bae8 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. == Rosmead Diary == 1909 Recieved Paid August 20 Friday forward 91916 89207 Mostly sunny dark clouds tossing about noon and a heavy shorn for short tunic hassing rain clouds, not warm to-day. I plowed all day No 6 Willi took H80 lbs hors chll down im AM ^Willi 2W di got binds whoh M.2.30 osler courluge 10 mort grain gave Felher Mockqum me cash n JOsh t Trades bracke for 9 vo.w to 280.00 resphlucky to go an mortgage on two Smellion four. May down PM got at Reesells courts 13 hd and fords $2.65 m of at Armstrong. What germs 30 kd (Willi who got them bram & shots 260 mgle) at Phillils note {hofer?} 10 elumlsle at Slucl day gords $2.25. Mr Sam milk 5. WIlli nokaled to Irvine at night. 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He want back Willdown again for Carlet and fricture from Eaton Wehanger wh loud wood from bush before dinner . L ferred out her land nor Junh filled also plowed few {hound?} in sud nomad ni Willi lord No 7 h horse PM. and I commied smuse more I willer not I coul him also at listen {collope?} withdraw. 15 Wednesday Warm, mostly cloudly remind heary about 2 PM. I went t Geulph {Eshlin?} to-day expenses 95 cents. WIlli finished plowing he found No 7 and hammared it. Girls wh wt Jimdala at niger. I want whim 2 got here. 16 Thursday Misty morning where day sunny. Willi at Forah Thursday AM gowdy PM. I plowed nod no all day long. Girls went out to Maggie Barnett in PM Lug in buggy Uhm got at Armstrongs on gh goods $9.30 17 Friday Fine sunny day. Willi at gundales Thursday to-day. I plowed out No 6 AM brought two lords wood forthcoming. W & J Lister brought calvo h from home gowe the 10 sts & basket apples. Mrs Dramie and Liggie afforter, Mrs Geso on for milk 56. I cut some corn im wearing booked WK first. https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/117eddd7d741cb4c85f26ff10a56932f.pdf 7e7990267eb3ddb5345e9ba4409363d5 https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/7dd10ebd9a679014e0958f2d40aa6d99.pdf 201cf3482d3d48c5ed139d34f772f46d https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/273b08495e6ca3f4f384f70793e35419.pdf ad168c4c6f47727e2a21126eb6c04f01 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. == Rosmead Diary == November 9 Thurday forward Frosty sunny and cloudy snowing some Willi plowed all day 4 hours no 6 W. loot wood ect. We are feeding if young cattle hay in other barn there neighs. Couldve yesterday Revs 24 10 Friday Frosty, snowing some in AM sunny and cloudy in PM not so frosty. We brought over loud hay flowed some in No 6 also stunted midge and No 2 wear bottom. Swirls down town with Lueg in PM got at Miles meet 25 at Miells nails <s>nlls</s> 21 ets {unindentifiable text} 11 Saturday Frost last night turned out fine sunny day must Judiem summer like we have had. Willie finished plowing now then look 573 us big choh and got us bbs hurley at Gowelys slugs in all to Willvis null 40th gut. dimmer at home brought us choh when plowed over No 1 4 hours rim mow father wh brter Willi drove him and Billa down at night got him boots mended at W: 13th 65 haid R Ren furnace $1,80 Doug McLean turning turnlo 20th got at Mennis male shear landside and Loll for same 75 d5. 2 Sunday Fine day sunny. Mr McWniur preached in AM from Matt. 3:14. Done emblem n they shoot and im evening from Matt 7:7. Lwwt to Davig Crughlors funeral im V.M. Mr Roborh rounded ouvrir. SLC toll $11.00 Sferiel minimum 20 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource James Ross Diary Collection Subject The topic of the resource 19th Century Rural Ontario Diaries Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource James Ross Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Courtesy of Wellington County Museum and Archives Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1894 - 1953 Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant 19th Century, Wellington County, Nichol Township, Ontario Table Of Contents A list of subunits of the resource. James Ross Diary, 1894 James Ross Diary & Transcription, 1894-1895 James Ross Diary, 1903-1909 James Ross Diary, 1914-1917 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource James Ross Diary, 1903-1909 Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource James Ross Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Courtesy of Wellington County Museum and Archives Language A language of the resource English Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant 20th Century, Wellington County, Nichol Township, Ontario Date Created Date of creation of the resource. 1903 Is Part Of A related resource in which the described resource is physically or logically included. James Ross Diary Collection Medium The material or physical carrier of the resource. Scanned Manuscript Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. <div class="mw-parser-output">Live Stock Registration Address Accountant Natural Live Stock Records correspondence {illegible} Department of Agriculture Ottawa Apple tree farming Keep the leader F.A. Jan 30/08 {Lucerne?} Notes 30 bushels lime to acre some ashes 8 lbs Red clover 4 lbs Timothy 2 lbs Alsike Professor G.F. Edwards Bacteriologist OAC Guelph supply Bacteria </div> <div class="mw-parser-output">Agg 6. 42 Series 1, Subseries 2 </div> <div class="mw-parser-output">1903 Rosmead Diary Recieved Paid <table> <tbody><tr> <td>  November </td> <td>  1 2 3 4 </td> <td>  Sunday forward Fine sunny hazy Indian summer day. Mr Strahan of Guelph formerly of Rockwood preached in morning from jno 20 and in evening from Nw{?} 2.14. Monday Fine sunny day. Willie plowed all day with Perin plow at S.S field. We brought over our {powerkases?} from Mrs Drumes nineteen hoe seeder etc and paid for them $1065 Missrs Allison and Besse agents of frost & wood company were here in p.m. I gave my order for hay rake $28.00 and old one payable 1st Oct 1904 with 7% per annum off for cash. I went to {Cuirmock?} tea meeting in evening expenses 75 Auntie up for tea gave for butter 19. Willie paid Archie fermal in full to date $1.20 Tuesday Fine sunny day. Willie plowed all day. L.L field. I dug hole in pond bottom of no 7 to fill up with stones to drain it I went over to Mr Byers at night trustee meeting Bella and Mary called on Mrs R Curlins in PM gave here present cost 15 cts Wednesday Fine sunny day. WIllie plowed all day L.L I dug some of foundation for driving shed In PM jno hay and I went to Peter dows sale in his rig. Mary got paint and putty at Nichols & Father up in PM. We were all over at {Durnis?} for tea in evening the {Lindale?} contingent down also. </td> <td> </td> <td>  1431 1431 </td> <td>  57 19 76 </td> <td>  916 10 1 930 </td> <td>  61 65 75 20 75 20 16 </td> </tr> </tbody></table></div> <div class="mw-parser-output">1903 Rosmead Diary Recieved Paid <table> <tbody><tr> <td>  November </td> <td>  5 6 7 8 </td> <td>  Thursday forward Great change in weather, windy cloudy cold stray flakes of snow. Willie finished plowing L.L field with single plow to-day I went to Mr Toots sale in PM bid on horse Mary down at dentist got at steals hair pins 5 tickets for school concert bought on Sunday Archie funeral Friday Cold day frosty, snow flurries and sunshine at intervals most sunshine. Williw brought up load manure from steds then we hauled out two from yard and in PM 5 or so, all to No 4W. Bella went down in PM she and another going to school concert in J. Hall to-night. Saturday Not so cold, sunny. We hauled out 4 loads manure to No 4 than Willie feared out and I went downtown on wheel got 2 gal coal oil 50 100 lbs chicken feed 125 and one bag maintoba flour on due bill at Armstrongs. In PM Willie plowed & furrow plow in No 4. I went down town at night paid Glen for dust o chop got Oct 29 10.39 got pair rubber boots at Murry's 185 licquorice at Phillips 10 Sunday Fine sunny day. Mr McVicar preached in AM from Luke 11:8 and in evening from the words in that day ye shall ask me anything. M call Willie at Methodist church at night call. </td> <td> </td> <td>  1431 1431 </td> <td>  76 76 </td> <td>  930 1 10 1 1 945 </td> <td>  16 5 50 75 35 85 10 00 5 81 </td> </tr> </tbody></table></div> <div class="mw-parser-output">1903 Rosmead Diary Recieved Paid <table> <tbody><tr> <td>  Novemebr </td> <td>  9 10 11 </td> <td>  Monday Forward Fine sunny day. We plowed in No 4 also mangold land in No 1 and took 2 loads maure to No 4. Father up in PM he and Willie burnt brush etc near creek No 4. I drove Father down in evening and went over to Wm Taylors bought sow and 10 pigs for $30.00 Tuesday Fine day somewhat cloudy. Willie plowed in No 2 in AM and in PM we put 2 loads manure on No 4 and we plowed there. Bella and Mary down town in PM paid for hats paint 4 cocoanut 5 handkerchief studs 15 We brought over from Wm Taylors the sow and ten pigs gave cheque 30.00 Sam McKee helped up with them. Wednesday Geound covered with hoar frost this morning got very misty then cleared off sunny in PM again clouded and rained some rained heavy at night again. We hauled out to No 4 in AM 4 loads manure and in PM I took down 10 bags chop brought up load manure from sted and 1 more from yard then Willie went down for chop 50 cts got ocre 4. Mary down in PM got at Phillips drugs 15 gave collection W.F.M.S 10 received from Mrs Philllip for butter 2lbs 36 Sam McKee had lend of our Perrin plow to-day. </td> <td> </td> <td>  1431 1431 </td> <td>  76 36 12 </td> <td>  945 5 30 981 </td> <td>  81 50 24 00 4 25 84 </td> </tr> </tbody></table></div> <div class="mw-parser-output">1903 Rosmead Diary Recieved PAid <table> <tbody><tr> <td>  November </td> <td>  12 13 14 15 </td> <td>  Thursday Forward Fine sunny day. Willie plowed all day No 4 we took out 2 loads manure to No 4. I made a gate for horse stall. Annie and Jennie Skock up in PM for tea Father up in PM cleaning up at creek No 4 got ride down with Skocks Friday Fine sunny day. Cool. I took down straw to Besse in waggon box and brought up load manure from Steels put it and another in No 4. Willie plowed in PM. I went down to tea meeting "Melville" at night 25 Saturday Ground white this morning. Frosty day cloudy. I brought up load manure from steels in AM put it and another on No 4 and in PM one from Besse finished what we were manuring and Willie finished plowing No 4. Bella and Mary downtown in PM and got stuff at Russells on afe hair rollers at Mary's 75 I brought up 2 bags apples from Mrs Quarries in evening. Willlie downtown at night paid Nichol for turpentine 10 graphite 15 & cattle chains 40 and got 2 snaps 10 pair slater shoes @ Murrys Sunday Coudy cool. Dr Wardrobe preached in AM from Rev {blank space} and in evening from some verses in 1st chap Genesis and some in lost Revelations showing analogy and emphasis etc. Mr & Mrs Sandham and baby down at aunties & at church </td> <td> </td> <td>  1432 1432 </td> <td>  12 12 </td> <td>  981 983 </td> <td>  84 25 95 65 10 59 </td> </tr> </tbody></table></div> <div class="mw-parser-output">6 1903 Rosmead Diary Received Paid November 16 Monday Forward Rain and storm and ice last night rain and sleet to-day evergreen trees laden with ice slippery walking. I went down in buggy in PM took bag oats changed for oatmeal at Armstrongs and brought up sack of bran on afe, got on afc at Ma{Illegible} graining paint 25 humbug 10 oil 10 tar 10. Dr Armstrong up last night shoved down turnip stuck in throat of white steer. I took crock butter to Russell to be expressed to Mrs McVicor's sister in Toronto. Got map of Canada sent by Guthrie for SS No1 Nichol. 17 Tuesday Wintry day cloudy, snowing at intervals Willie went down in AM got teeth brushed 25 on afc and got at Nichols on afc glass pitch nails 485 inch.In PM he took 3 bed ticks down to Miss Gibbon Mrs Knox and Mother gave turnips away 10 18 Wednesday Cold frosty wintry day snowed a lot blowing. We did sundry jobs indoors got water trough mended with pitch and put in again (centre one) also boared some in pig pen Mary went down house in PM to stay awhile. 19 Thursday Cold frosty sunny day. Sleighing. Willie at Dix's thrashing to-day Bella down at aunties for tea Mary staying down Mother went up to Mildmay yesterday. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output">7 1903 Rosmead Diary Recieved Paid Novemeber 20 Friday Forward Fine sunny day. Frosty. We took 2 waggons plows etc over to other barn and brought back sleigh. Spread load manure that was on waggon on sand hill. In PM Willie took down 10 bags chop to Grones and brought up Mary. Went down for chop again pd. Mother came back from Mildmay. Saturday 21 Cold day. not quite so frosty. I made cover for rain box and in PM went with J. Bowley + {Illegible} Byers to Wilsons to see Miss Wilson the teacher but she was not there. I brought Bella and Mary up who were at Russells buying oats. I got shoes mended at McBeth 15 got leggings and lines mended at Tillypatrick 175 and paid D. Murry for shoes. Willie got lost Saturday + Bella {Illegible} 4.75 I went down town at night paid Mr Brownridge for shoes got mended 35 Sold to Carter 17 hogs to be delivered when ready recieved on them $1.00 Mary recieved from Phillips for butter sold sent to geet 5.10 22 Sunday Not very frosty. cloudy. Mr McVicar preached in AM from Ezikiel 33:14 and in evening from 1 Jim, 1:15. 23 Monday More snow last night cloudy, snowing and rain we took down load {Illegible} to Beattie to-day I got at McClauakcaurs 3lb asbestos {Illegible} 20 & 12 pipes 5 Mr McIntyre below Guelph left 19 cattle here all night. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output">November 24 foward 1438|82|991|44 Tuesday Frosty day, windy,sunny and cloudy. We took down another load Turnips in PM got at Weleter lutty. Mr Midutyu came for his cattle in morning paid us for them at rate of 506 for head $1.00 |100|. Bob Yindale and Mes Daly down in evening. 25 Wednesday Very frosty day sunny and cloudy 6 % below zero last night. I took down another load Turnips to-day. 26 Thursday Exceedingly frosty last night and to-day some sunshine. We took down another load turnips got ticket 3Ø0 30 lushel 40 |40| Many down at Russel in am got stuff for {illegible} and if from Curlis 40 |40| Many got from aunty money for butter 6 27 Friday Fine sunny day not to frosty. We took ibago chol and 15 dust sacks to Wilsons mill 35 laid {illegible} for stuff got on 17th 40 |75-| and {illegible} glass 5 got cheque from Wm Beutte for turnips sold $24.75. In PM I hauled out |24|75| 3 loads manure in sleigh to No yW. Father and mother out for tea. 28 Saturday Fine day cloudy and sunny frosty We hauled 3 loads manure to Noy in am. In P.M I drove many down town she </div> <div class="mw-parser-output">November 28 continued Saturday foward |1465|33|993|09 Alot at Russell's chose soda tea sugar |90| I got at Nichols fumore {illegible} needed dust{illegible} arrowsmails Willi downtown at night got hat at j.wood 50 29 Sundary Fine, day. Mr Mivicar reached in am from{illegible} before God and in evening from at eventide it shall be light. 30 Monday Fine bright sunny in am clouded our {illegible} in late PM not very frosty I cut wood in brush in am and in PM hauled back 4 loads manure with Jannie and them. Father came wh in PM to see if we could raise money to {illegible} on mortgage. I want wh to Suidals at night unsuccesful Them to {illegible} the promised{illegible}. I drove father down. December 1 Tuesday Fine day cloudy and sunner not very frosty. Mother came wh in morning {illegible} and Many went wh to Arthur with Lucy in cutter. Willie and I drove wh to Lindale then to allow them Took out loud manure. In PM Bob Lindale {illegible}and I went to {illegible}settled down estate and Bob & I got discharged. May & Mother and Frid{illegible}. Willi took down 18 chickens to adam {illegible}yesterday </div> <div class="mw-parser-output">December 1 continued Tuesday foward they weighed 102 lbs @{illegible} 714 and he had the Iamklin afe $330. I wrote out a recommendation for teacher Paddy Ramore 2 Wednesday Cloud and sunny in AM snowing in PM. We hauled jug in AM{illegible} 8. {illegible} furnace pipe up through closet to our room in PM. Many went down to W.7.M.S meeting in PM collection {illegible} 3 Thursday SNowing come in morning cleared in bright sunny Then clouded over again I cut wood in brush and Williie took down home 2 loads wood Jennie them and got {illegible} at MiBath 10 In PM I hauled 3 loads manure out then hitched Jennie in cutter but he {illegible} not go. Bella and Willie drove down home in evening took roost {illegible} park to Mrs Lucanie and come home 4 Friday Cloudy snowing at {illegible} not very frosty Willie at {illegible} to-day I charmed in AM and Bella mended chol bag we filled them in PM. 5 Saturday Cloudy snowing a little. Willie at Rogersow thrushing to-day. I took down 12 bags chol to {illegible} in AM also 5 bags potatoes to Mother. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output">December 5 continued Saturday Forward and brought up bag Manitoba flour on due hill from {illegible}. In PM I went down for {illegible} took Bella and May down with me. I paid for 3 clothings 160 Mary got at {illegible} she also got groceries at {illegible} 95 {illegible}. Bella stayed down. I drove down in {illegible} changed leggings at {illegible} 35 got at Whiteheads {illegbible} 22 at websters {illegible} 7 paid Hamilton for the got in June 7 10. Got from Argo got better 10 lbs @ 18 1.80 6 Sunday Cloudy a little stormy not very frosty. Mr McViear {illegible} in Am from Jonah 3:1. Second chances and Mr Scott of Mets in St Andrews at night to united congregation from hes good to draw near sud. We all drove down in cutter at night. Collection st Andrews 15 7 Monday Cloudy not very frosty. snowing some Willie at Sheschs {illegible} took our ram over to D. Clarkes in sleigh then hauled enough stones to fill hole in Vond bottom of No 7 that I dug in fall then brought up load wood for thrashing. Willie took 12 bags {illegible} in PM got 2 {illegible} at {illegible}. 20 8 Tuesday Cloudy day snowing heavy most day chilly </div> <div class="mw-parser-output">December 8 continued Tuesday forward Willie went down to Guelph Fat Stock Show to-day expenses 75 to got his hat changed at dinner, I went down for chop in Am 60 and in Pm took Mrs Dunn she got out $9 60 for us we gave her note payable year hence with {illegible} @ 4 1/2%. Paid taxes 28 80 C. Groves twice 3.25 C Hay note for dairy HD got windless handle squared at {illegible} 15 Bella and Mary up at james {illegible} for tea Lucy in cutter. 9 Wednesday Cloudy day cold, chilly. more snow last night i went down to Guelph show to-day expenses {illegible}40 dinner 25 {illegible}25 Got at Bollarts coat cloth for Bella 3 1/4 {illegible} @ 1.00 3.25 Willie down town got at{illegible} meat 2.08 at {illegible} sugar 1.00 molasses 10 {illegible} 75 all changed sold some hay to Ryle @ 7.00 for tin 10 Thursday Cloudy snowing in AM cleared off in PM. Willie at fords thrashing in Am I got ready for thrashing. Dick <s>Mc</s> Kelchem and E. Ellis came with machine in PM. stayed all night I got 8 loanes bread48 {illegible} tartar 5 at frots Willie got at Willies {illegible} 11 friday Stormy day snowing and drifting roads heavy, We thrashed all day </div> <div class="mw-parser-output">December 11 continued Friday forward Father and Mary went up to Arthur to-day with $2700.00 for mortgage our Frank Mitchelli farm had a hard time getting through drifts got home in evening Hugh Cameron down to-day en route to Guelph left his house here all night thrashes here all night again geo silly extra 12 Saturday Snowing hard all day. soft flakes not very frosty. We finished thrashing half past 10 thrashed some spelt for 7 {illegible} 7 {illegible}. gave dinner to hands. Leslie Deans came with team helped them up with seperation Willie took tank up to Deans then went down got piana look at craigs $1.50 on alc and brought up Lucy which was done all {illegible} Fraser fisher got 2 80lbs {illegible} soft wax at willie on alc in morning. hugh cameron came to-day staying all night to{illegible} to go up. 13 Sunday Stormy day snowing and blowing Willie went down in cutter was to late to go to church came back none of us went at night Hugh cameron {illegible} all day stayed our night again 14 monday stormy day again sunny and little calmer in PM. hugh Cameron went home in PM. Butter money 340 from Mrs McViear's sister </div> <div class="mw-parser-output">December 15 Tuesday Forward Snowing and Stormy and sunny at {illegible} milder than yesterday. Willie went down with team in AM got {Suey?} shod 20 lines mended 5 and brought up Saskatchewan robe from {illegible}. Got at Woods {illegible} {illegible} Bella got yesterday from C.M: Rae picture 25{illegible} We deaned oats n flour in PM. 16 Wednesday Sunny and snowing and stormy at{illegible} frosty. Willie went down with 80lbs butter to ship to Park {illegible} via C.P.R. We cleaned flour of {illegible} and put up 5 bags pig chop. Willie took it down in PM and brought it back {illegible} 25ds 17 Thursday Sunny and snowing and storming at {illegible} Willie went down with team in PM brought up 14 bags Ligowa vats from home also mother, then went over to fords with black sow after which i drove mother down in cutter. lots of snow postage 2 18 Friday Fine sunny day frosty. Willie curd I drove up to {illegible} lag lones sale in PM in sleigh Willie came back i stayed and came home with {illegible}McKee. Girls down town in PM got at Phillips 2 calenders paper etc 27 and at Pattsins {illegible} for present to Mrs Hay 50 </div> <div class="mw-parser-output">December 19 Saturday Forward Snowing, a little milder, a little rain in PM thin snow again. Willie took loud straw down to Steels in AM and in PM he took 1000 lbs oats down to get chopped at Cundis which we sold to Ms Hoelm for $8.00. I took load straw down to D. Small and brought {illegible} to Mrs Hoelm. I drove Bella down at night she stayed down all night. I got at Armstrongs 1½ gal Am Coal oil and lamp glass {illegible} took 10 lbs butter to J. Argo got $1.90 for it 20 Sunday Snowing all day soft snow mild. very strong at night drifting Mr {illegible} preached in AM from {illegible} our {illegible} preaching for him and Mr M {illegible} in evening from one not 2 {illegible} {line} without your father. She Providence {illegible} triples. I only down at night. 21 Monday Mild, almost thawing some sunshine some snow some storm. We broke road over to Fords brought over snow. Willie went down to {illegible} for load {illegible} put it in barn sand. in PM I drove down took snow off house in Fergus. We all drove up to Allans at night got back after one o'clock very stormy. willie got at Welstens 2 nursetrap 10 at Nichols Thermometer 15 </div> <div class="mw-parser-output">December 22 Tuesday Forward Colder day. Sunny. snowing at times a little. I finished feed box for hens. I went to {illegible} sale in PM. Bella and Many down in PM in cutter bought at Phillips on ale bible 2.00 brush&comb $1.35 card 5 at Steels rains 25 cramberries 15 gloves 35 handkerchief 25 Mar.Newton dress 63 meat 25 23 Wednesday Sunny and. stormy not very frosty we made a road to pit in No2 (after Willie had taken a box load of straw down to Besee) got on load and brought it to barn. In PM I took it down to Willie Beathie. I acted as chairman at annual entertainment held in school in evening. they gave {illegible} a toilet case for present. I gave 25ds sold brushed acts to Fraser Fisher 28 Mary downtown in PM paid for {illegible} 20 nuts 10 hostage 10 24 Thursday Snowing {illegible} all day. soft. Willie and Davie Allan went up to Taylors and brought two loads hay for Davie that he brought at sale. willie down town at night got at russels gloves 1.00 at Phillips stamp and needles 4 at whitehead {illegible} and short 10 paid {illegible} black for thrashing hands $2.70 Recieved from Park Blackivell Co net{illegible} of better shipped on 16th, </div> <div class="mw-parser-output">December 25 Friday Forward Christmas Day. Cloudy not very frosty sunshine at times. We all went down home for dinner. I drove over for Mrs Ritchie auntie and Fred also there for dinner. Gave subscription to Y.M.C.A.25 26 Saturday Exceedingly frosty last night and to-day 22% below zero last night. Sunny mostday. Willie went down with team in AM got at {illegible}. Paid quick 30 bolts 15 at Fitzpatrick {illegible} 20 {illegible} 25 buckles 15 gut hay tricked at seals {illegible} 10 sugar cox from Craig paid it {illegible} box got before $2.50 {illegible} steals 20 {illegible line cut off} got {illegible} soap 10. I worked at platform for seals to weigh through barn flour. 27 Sunday Snowing all day very stormy in PM and evening. None of us down in evening Mr Mcviear preached in AM from {illegible} I am debler, a sermen on giving. 28 Monday Cold day sunny. Snowing some. I cleaned out her house and levelled the floor. The auditions David Allen and two sand - erson here in evening auditing books {illegible} Byers and Bowley also home 29 Tuesday Snowing heavily in AM also in PM . </div> <div class="mw-parser-output">18 1903 Rosmead Diary Received Paid December 29 continued Tuesday Forward not so frosty. I drove Girls down in PM got at scales turnip {tiekel?}-10 Girls got at Armstrongs on {ale?} Worthington Stock food {illegible} goose 99 cocoa {illegible} lemons 5 {illegible} 8 figs 18 lemon peel 5 soap 25. I took bag turnips over to Mrs {Wivicar?} and 8 lbs butter.$150 Bella lost purse containing $2.00 {illegible}. 30 Wednesday Cloudy, snowing, and sunshine at intervals cold. Willie drove crowd over to school meeting then took 11 bags chop down. I got out of being trustee and {Dave?} Clark elected. WIllie drove May and Edith Dix around collecting for Bible Society in PM got tea here and finished job in evening {Weg ave 2:00?} 31 Thursday Cold. cloudy. snowing. Willie went down brought up {chop?} from {Curliss?} 55 {illegible} 100 lbs {shorts?} 100 lbs bran {illegible} at Armstrongs {illegible} 12 {sacks?} dust at Wilsons {asap?} got {illegible}. In PM he took load straw down to {illegible} got 3.00 for it in trade. I worked at {seale platform?} Willie went down at night got Armstrongs sugar 15 oranges 10 {whip?} at {illegible} in P.M. 2 rings {illegible} Willis got 25 from Leslie {Destus?} for {illegible} Willie got butter cheque from {illegible} Kyle for hay sold $3.50 </div> <div class="mw-parser-output">{This page is full of figures written in different directions - please refer to original handwritten diary page} </div> <div class="mw-parser-output">20 1903 Rosmead Diary Received Paid January 1 Friday New Years Day. cloudy, snowing some. cold great depth of snow in country Many Willie and I drove down to church Mr M: Oicar preached from James 4.14 What is your life? We gave collection 5. Father Mother Auntie Fred, and Mrs Ritchie up for dinner. Willie drove them all down on sleigh with hayrack on. {illegible} Shortreed in {looking?} at cattle. 2 Saturday Very frosty day. cutting east around cloudy, snowing some. I drove Mr Byers downtown and got school money put in his {illegible}. got at {illegible} 1 sal Canadien unit 23 and at Nichols 2 chain grades 20 We put coal oil etc in cattle to Kill the lice PM. 3 Sunday Cold, frosty, sunny. stormy at night Mr M; Vicar preached in AM from Luke 12.8 {Sacrement?} Sunday. and Mr Hald of Sarnia in evening to {united congregation?} from. Let every man prove his own {word?}. We gave collection $/18 {illegible} church 4 Monday Exceedingly frosty 42% below {zero?} last night sunny cold day. I drove down in cutter paid Mr Calodeon for thrashing 19c00 sent letter to J.{illegible} 2 ne furnace. In PM Willie </div> <div class="mw-parser-output">1904 Rosmead Diary Received Paid January 5 Tuesday {Forward?} Not quite so frosty. Sunny day. Fraser Fisher and I went down in sleigh in PM took 10 bags oats from home down to {illegible} {and?} brought {up?} 1/2 for Fraser. May down at dentist getting tooth put in {teat?} she broke yesterday. '{Bill?}' Brwon in looking at cattle. {Spools?} 9 {number 2950 in written below paid, below 2950 is 9} 6 Wednesday. Cloudy day, not so frosty. We took down load turnips to {illegible} Beathie @ 1125 brought back {illegible} {brushes?} frozen ones and chop from {illegible} {took?} down yesterday. 7 Thursday Cloudy day not very {frosty?}. We took down two loads turnips to-day Many down in Pm got tooth in at Reids she got borax. Mother {up?} in PM. {5 is written below paid} 8 Friday Not frostry to-day, cloudy, dense snow falls at {illegible} through day. We took down two more loads turnips to-day. Bought 2 gals coal oil from {Curlirs?} {illegible} Brown and Jim Mills in {ni?} PM brought 'May' {heifer?} @ 4 1/4 {per?} cart go away to-morrow received in her 3.00. weighing turnips Bella called on Mrs Dunn in PM and {illegible} on Mrs {Hey?} in evening Dave Allan got lend of {hay rack?} to get hay from {Singas?}. {500 written below received} {50 under 40 written below paid column} </div> <div class="mw-parser-output">January 9 Saturday Forward Fine sunny day: frosty. We finished hanging platform from seals in from and weighed Mary after dinner we took her down she weighed seals 1100 Recieved balance from Brown weighing 5. Willie drove Bella down she got at Steels sugar 1.00 sold 14lbs better @ 17 340 bella stayed down Willie went down town at night paid Tom Milne for suit 14.00 Mennies ale 2960 plow lives at Mennies 30 olive oil 10 {illegible} tickets 10 10 Sunday Snowing in AM. sunny day afterward frosty. Mr McViear preached in AM from job Hast thou entered into the treasures of the snow sermen on snow and in evening from 2nd {illegible} 10:7 Chaoll 25 11 Monday I was all covered with {illegible} in morning fine sunny day thawing a little in sunshine. We made a road out to other barn to-day brought over a little hay in sleigh. I made some of a chute for pigs. Mrs Quané and Lizzie McDonald up for tea. 12 Tuesday Cloudy. not very frosty. Willie took down 12 bags chop to Curliss in AM. In PM I went down for it and paid also last two Times $1.65 then Willie took back 2 or 3 loads {illegible} to heap No 7. Bella and Willie at Pow concert at night </div> <div class="mw-parser-output">January 13 Wednesday Forward Snowing more or less all day not very frosty. Willie took back swan loads marine to pile with Jamie and Stan 4 loads from pig pen 3 from farm yard. 14 Thursday Stormy day snowing and blowing frosty. I went over to Juo McRees Dove Clark and Jim Bent were there we killed and dresses a heifer I got at dinner there. Willie cleaned and oiled buggy harness tross Fisher got lend of team in PM to take down a load man sold to Mr Sidson 15 Friday Snowing some occasional sunshine We cleaned and oiled double harness to-day. Willie went down town in PM got at Mi'Dewnots harness oil and 2 buckets 20. 16 Saturday Cloudy, snowing dense snow and stormy in PM. We finished harness drifted seals a little better weighed Lucy 1320lbs Blackie 1080 Little hifer 757 Jersey 720. I went up to Bor Lindales try sell a quarter beef unsuccesful 17 Sunday Cold frosty day sunny. Mr McViear preached in Am aets 12:9 and in evening from Mark 10:17 </div> <div class="mw-parser-output">January 18 Monday Forward Exceedingly frosty last night and to-day I went down town in cutter got turnip money from {illegible} Beattre $49.40 got at Michels shellack 10 sent money to {illegible} Famine Fund 2.50 postage 5. Went up to Jack Blacks in PM solf quarter {illegible} 19 Tuesday Very cold frosty day snowing and stormy in morning sunny rest of day. Willie helped David Allan down to seales with 19 cattle in AM got dinner at Monons. I made sides for pig {illegible}. Willie drove over to {illegible} Mr Reis to try sell quarter pound beef they had got some. Willie sent $10.50 to eatons for good postage etc 12 20 Wednesday Thawing a little to-day, cloudy, a little rain in morning snowing in PM. We took down 8 pigs sold to Sorter Nov 21 they weighed 1320 @ 4 3/4 {illegible} 69.70 weighed 16 . Willie got seperater oil yesterday 20. In PM I took down 10 bags chop to Wilsons and brought up best of ton dust Willie got Dec 31 paid for it and chop $5.50 Mother up in PM Willie got at Fitzpatricks in AM sursingle and buckles $1.15 21 Thursday Cloudy stormy, frosty in PM. Willie went down to Wilsons for chop got Glen shod at Lemplins 20 and box iron mended 25 on ale </div> <div class="mw-parser-output">January 21 Thursday Forward continued David Allan and Jack Black {illegible} for dinner they helped up kill heifer in PM. Rate Clyme and Mrs Curliss here to-day for dinner. Geo and Jim shortreed bought Blackie $34 and nan at 3 ets lbs tooth {illegible} both down in PM ram weighed 900lbs got for both 40.00 weighing ram2 22 Friday Very stormy last night hailing all night turned to rain thawing all day raining in PM. roads very bad again. Willie took wuarter beef killed yesterday up to I. Blacks and I took hind quarter to Les Beattres. Willie went down in PM with team took some meat down home and hide sold to cold storage @ 6 ets lbs $2.70 . Armstrongs barn roof fell in with weight of snow value of heifer killed 28.00 home use $18.82 23 Saturday Frosty to-day again snowing in evening. We made road to other barn and I took snow off other barn rood. Bella and Mary down town in PM got at Armstrongs Pot barley 15 cream tartar 3 cocua nut 5 spools Russells 14 Mary stayed down. I went down town at night paid Mills meat account 5.83 24 Sunday Very frosty day snowing and stormy none of us down at sight Mr McViear preached in Am from Juo {illegible}. Auntie away to Toronto </div> <div class="mw-parser-output">January 25th Monday Forward Exceedingly frosty day sunny. Willie drove Mary down in cutter in PM and brought up Bella who had stayed down all night. Rate Clyme down at home for dinner {illegible} Brought up stuff from Eatons express $5 . Willie paid in jam 19 {illegible} to News Round Advocate took 4 {illegible} {illegible} down to Armstrong @ 10 ets lb 2 lbs 2.10 Paid on Armstrongs ale $5.00 26 Tuesday Cold frosty stormy day. We did inside work today. Weighed 10 cattle as follows 1 white star 560 3 little red 620 4 {illegible} 640 5 Blackie star 435 6 lir Julian 410 7 Satyr 690 8 Friday 620 9 Billy Bawler 500 10 Black and white 485. Jersey calf 225. 27 Wednesday Very cold frosty day. sunny. We put up 10 bags pig chop Willie took them down to Curlies in AM and brought them up in PM. he got Glen shod at Lempluis one fruit foot shod 10 We all went down to Annual meeting church at night Mary remained along home. Bella stayed down all night. 28 Thursday Cold day mostly sunny. I got lend of bob Lindales sleigh took S. School children for ride around town in PM. Hugh Cameron down in PM stayed for tea. Mary gave second hand shirt to a {illegible}. We took snow off roof of Ritcher and house </div> <div class="mw-parser-output">January 29 Friday Forward Very frosty in morning not so cold as day advanced. We made road again to other barn in AM in PM Willie went down for coal got none this took load {illegible} back to pile No.7. water pile frozen since yesterday carried water for stock Willie and Mary went down in evening in cutter and brought up Bella. 30 Saturday Mild day{illegible} covered with rime in morning cloudy, snowing in PM. Mr Burk came in AM bought jersey <s>heifer</s> stear to go wednesday for $23.00 paid ond M. McClanahan + Jon Welster have in AM testing furnace. In PM we brought load hevy from other barn. Mary and Willie went down town at night Willie paid Alex Wilkie for cool for thrashing $1.45 rivets at Mennies 20 31 Sunday {illegible} day, snowing some. Mr McViear preached in AM from proverb 20:24. In evening Hel 12;13. a summer in {illegible} Only Willie down at night Bella stayed down </div> <div class="mw-parser-output">February 1 Monday Forward Cold day. Willie took down loadstraw to Steels and to Fred Armstrong weighed Freds load 1650 lbs weighing 10. Bella and I went down to Lemplins in evening to small party. played a new game Flinch. Home 3o'clock 2 Tuesday Snowing. Stormy day not quite so frosty as last night. <s>Willie</s> I took another load straw down to Fred Armstrong in PM Fraser Fisher went with me we tried to get some coal, couldnt. 3 Wednesday Cold day again. cloudy. I took another load straw down to Fred Armstrong. Willie took Jersey steer sold on saturday over to Barks recieved order on Dr Groves for balance. In PM Fred Armstrong came up to see white steer we got from Littles said it had tuberculosis and ordered it to be killed. Mary ordered C. Harold H. Baggar L.H.Comp 250 Bella paid for coller at Steeks 50 H. McDerned and W.M Hodge got load marygolds in PM @ 13ets brushed . 4 Thursday Very cold frosty and stormy day. Fraser Fisher helped me over to his place with small load hay from other barn in Am and in PM we went to James & Armstrongs sal bought cutter calf etc Willie drove me down to managers meeting at night there was not a grown henel no meeting I stayed down home all night </div> <div class="mw-parser-output">February 5 Friday Not so frosty to-day cloudy snowing some. I went down with team in sleigh took oats down exchanged for oat meal at Armstrongs 60 brought up bag flour got 2 hay tickets and we marygold at scales 30ds went with Armstrongs paid for cutter $21.50 calf $850 grind stone and & apple pies 35 5% off cash $29.00 and brought them up. In PM Jack Black helped us kill white steer (see 3rd) and skin it I took it down skin sold it to Reenan for $1.50 received from Dr Groves cheque for $23.00 for steer paid beattes ale for rope for slugs $58 got disinfected from Fred Armstrong for stall. Receipts in Armstrong ale to date not created Armstrong ale to-date $<s>52.91</s> 4791 6 Saturday Raining last night and at intervals through day. thawing cloudy misty a little in PM. Willie Fair here for dinner on way back to Arthur from Calaways he brought a farm from him near Guelph. I drove girls down town in PM sold to Steels 7 lbs butter @ 16$1.12 paid their ale in fall 12.00 took 4lbs butter over to marse postage 4 Archie fernal up got bag potatoes 15cts MAry remained down all night. 7 Sunday Raining last night and at intervaks in AM thawing a lot. got frosty by night and stormy. Mr McViear in AM from {large blank space possibly erased} and in evening from {blank space} on Marta :uther "straight out men" in school rooms so {illegible} lights {blank space} Ch collection 25 </div> <div class="mw-parser-output">February 8 Monday Forward Exceedingly cold frosty day. sunny. Willie went down got tooth filled 50 paid back ale 25 spools J. Woods 12. Fraser fisher and I went down in sleigh for coal didnt get any. Will came up with us. we cut wood in PM. 9 tuesday Very cold frosty sunny day. We broke, plowed, road over to other barn in AM and in P.M. Willie brought up two loads manure from Steels got at Dan Websters whiffletree irons 40 at Phillips salve stuff for horse 8cts stamp 2 Willie got from Seharins money for margold sold on 3rd $5.75 got coal oil at armstrongs ale 35cts Statement of goods received from eatons for money sent on 19th Jan. $10.12 worth due bill for beloved 38cts 10 Wednesday Cold frosty sunny day. Willie took 10 bags chop to Wilams in AM and brought up load name from steels took some strew down to Beese . In PM he went down for chop 50 and brought up Jersey heifer from Hunks paid $6.00 for it Mary down in PM. We went up to Sindals at night they were out at home 11 Thursday Cold frosty sunny day. Willie took down load strew to Wansborough in AM $3.00 In PM we brought our load hay from other barn. Mother up in PM Bella went down with her. Willie at {illegible} at night. I buried dead steer </div> <div class="mw-parser-output">February 12 Friday Frosty day sunny a little cloudy in PM. Willie took box load straw down to Andrew Stevens showed Glen to horse buyers {illegible} and brought up 4 or 5 bags coal from home. In PM we all went down town showed Glen to two Muskoka house buyers. Mary paud $15.00 on Russell ale and got {crossed out illegible} 2 1/4 {illegible} tweed $135 1 broom 30 living canvas paid at with 10lbs butter @ 16 $$1.60 balance cash. Willie got iron mended at Lemplins 10. Hugh Cameron here in evening on way back from {illegible} took Mr Evesly there from for Galt. 13 Saturday East Wind, cold. We hauled out 6 loads manure 4 from pig pen to pile no 7. Mary went down in evening, I went down town at night looked at some fur coats in Steels postage 7 14 Sunday Stormy, snowing. very stormy at night and snowing again. Mr McViear preached in AM from Erel. a time for war a sermen on Russo Japan War. and in evening from Psa 56:11. 3rd sermen on straight out {illegible} John Knox. Missionary call 1100 church 25 15 Monday Very cold frosty and stormy. Steels sent up 2 fun coats I took them down brought up a wambat took it down in PM brought up a dog {illegible}. took back to Websters 2 inns paid 20 </div> <div class="mw-parser-output">February 16 Tuesday Forward Exceedingly cold frosty stormy day. I took down chop to Curlies in AM. In PM Mrs Duaine came up told us she was until wal {illegible} to be got in town on ale of railroad blockade. I drove up to Bob Luidale got lend of bag coal from {illegible} for her toole it and her down then went down town got ale handle at Dan Websters 25cts. Stuff got at Russells on Friday and Motel 1.88 17 Wednesday Fine sunny day very frosty. We lengthened hay stack and took down load hay to Andrew Steners in AM and one to Steel Bros in PM. Brought up chop from Curlies and rolls extra for what I missed before. 18 Thursday Cold day sunny, Willie and Fraser Fisher took ton of hay over to letters in AM. In PM I drive down in cutter went to station for coal too late got 2 bags at home took one to Mrs Duaine one have. I got at Dan Webster mitts 40 2 feed measures 30 paid for ale handle got yesterday 25 git a scales 2 hay tickets 20. Mary, Bella, and I {illegible} up at Lindales at night 19 Friday Fine sunny frosty day. Dave Allan here we killed sow 10cts Bella and Mary down town in PM at Milne Curlies etc. Lady White calved yesterday white heifer </div> <div class="mw-parser-output">February 20 Saturday Fine sunny day thawing in the sun. We worked at making wide box for sleigh. I went down town at night paid Armstrong ale in full to-date 62 paid Phillips ale $5.72 got game Flinch 50 Bella and MAry down in PM got at Armstrongs corn meal 25 crock 25. Sold 16 hogs to Scherio 4.50 and rise got $1.10 21 Sunday Thawing to-day raining some at night Mr McViear preached in AM from 1 mo God is light none of us down in evening 22 Monday Frosty again stormy blustering snow. Willie went down in cutter in Am got at Websters 2 pails 60 1 mended 15 2 fork hands 25 dug fork 50 bolts 2 cts at Steels on ale gautlets 2.75 sugar 50. I went down in PM got 460lbs coal from Hamilton on ale and 200 from Willie {illegible}. {illegible} calved yesterday roan heifer 23 Tuesday Mild day. more snow last night snowing to-day. We fixed rack and took load straw down to Smith "lumber dealer" and brought up from Lemplins 2 iron rods etc 5 oats on ale 24 Wednesday Cold day, Sunny. We loaned van Magwood our stock rack to bring cow from Jacksons 'sale' We brought load hay over from other barn in AM. In PM I went down for Fred Armstrong for Jamie, she was </div> <div class="mw-parser-output">February 24 continued Thursday Forward sick and slipped her colt. Fred came up afterwards gave her some midicine she was very weak. Mary and I went down to Mrs Duarris in evening to party 25 thursday Exceedingly cold day frosty sunny. We put up chop in AM Willie took it down in PM I went with him and went to Jim Wilson funeral . Willie went down for chop again 40 took 2 bags potatoes to A Armstrongs coal oil curlies 23 26 friday cold frosty day. We finished hay rack and wide box in sleigh. I went down in PM in sleigh took mother down took 6lbs butter over to Nellies for George McLutgre Toronto who is sick and brought uo load {illegible} from Besse 27 Saturday Fine sunny day thawing a little in sun cloudy and windy at night. We hauled out 4 loads manure from box stall to-day and fitted some double windows. Mr faulburn in to see Glen. Mr Smith in paid me for straw took to him Tuesday $3.00 Mrs Remols 'look agast' here for dnner Bella gave order for book. Willie down town at night got money from A. Stephens for hay delivered on 17.5 cts 28 Satursday Thawing all day cloudy Mr McViear preached in Am from tert I hear in </div> <div class="mw-parser-output">February 28 continued Sunday Forward my body the marks of the Lord Jesus and in evening judges a sermon in Sainson Only Willie down at night Mary not well stayed down home thunder + lightning last night 29 Monday Exceedingly stormy day east wind hailing and snowing and blowing not very frosty lightning and thunder at night. We fitted more double windows and minced them. Patrice calved this evening March 1 Tuesday Milder, cloudy, stormy in morning calm by night. Willie went down town in AM got glass putty etc for storm windows and turpentine at Mennies on ale brought up Mary. In PM we put up 10 bags chop and 6 bags Potatoes and Willie took them down potatoes to Armstrongs. Mr and Mrs Hay over in evening 2 Wednesday Fine sunny day thawing all day. Willie went to Rutherfords to see a horse he has for sale got dinner there then went to Hustrings then back, He got $5.00 from Fairbairn on Glen which we sold to him on Monday for $165.00 I went up to Juo Clarkes sale in PM 3 Thursday Thunder lightning and heavy rain last night soft in morning got gradually colder snowing and one of the stormmier days this winter. very frosty by night a grain </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"><h2>Rosmead Diary</h2> <table> <tbody><tr> <td>1904</td> <td></td> <td></td> <td>Received</td> <td>Paid</td> </tr> <tr> <td>March</td> <td>3</td> <td>continued Thursday Forward Matt Mc Clanahan and Harry Webster up in AM putting larger heat pipe and register in dining room. Willie went down in sleigh got chop at Curtiss 50 harness mended at McDermotts 20 Lucy shod at Templins on {afc?} 20 and brought up from home 2 bags coal took one in to Mrs. Quarrie's put glass in some of storm windows to-day.</td> <td>319.05</td> <td>286.47 .70</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>4</td> <td>Friday Calm and not so cold. Willie took load straw down to Besse and got rest of glass for double windows in Nichols cost $1.40. In PM Willie and Fraser Fisher went up to Rennies and Dick Mc{Sellers?} to look at horses, took Frasers outfit. In evening Edith and Annie Allan Jennie Clark and Fraser were here. Willie got at Armstrongs on {afc?} chocklate {chocolate} nuts 15 cts.</td> <td></td> <td>1.40</td> </tr><tr> <td></td> <td>5</td> <td>Saturday Cloudy east wind not very frosty. We went up to {illegible} and Rogersons to see horses in AM in PM hauled two loads manure back to pile and brought over load hay. Bella went down in PM. Willie downtown at night got {illegible} Phillips 15 and putty & points at Mennies 8 cts on {afc?} Storm windows got from Stewart 9.90</td> <td></td> <td> .15 9.90</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>6</td> <td>Sunday Cloudy, raining, thawing. Mr. McVicar preached in AM from "The seed is the word of God" a sermon in the bible.</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td>319.05</td> <td>298.62</td> </tr> </tbody></table><table></table></div> <div class="mw-parser-output">continued Sunday forward In evening all the churches except R.C. united in St. Andrews for <s>ceremony?</s> {ceremony?} of {B&T.B.8?} adress given by McVican Smith and Hamilton. All down at night. Collector 20 Monday Thawing all day raining most of day misty. We cleared {Timothy seed?} in AM and in PM hauled back 2 loads manure and brought back load hay for calves. We plowed the road. We {illegible} all over at hays in evening. Tuesday Forsty to-day again Sunny, thawing some in sunshine. We handed back {4?} loads manure in AM and in Pm went down town in sleigh went up to {statue?} to see a horn {illegible} had to see them bought up load manure from Fred Armstrong Belle and Mary down town in PM Took 22 lbs butter down to Russeld @15 330 butter and spool in Steels 28 took day eggs To {Anthonys?} 20 got eat cake 10 soap 15 oranges 25 hard Wednesday Strong mist wind sunny in AM snowing in PM. frosty. We got up two loads manure from Fred Armstrong and ten bays chop from {Cubin maps?} Willi got Lucy Shod at Hodges 10 ct </div> <div class="mw-parser-output">Rosmead Diary 1904 Received Paid March 10 Thursday Forward Strong east wind all day snowing at times frosty. Willi took load of furnituredown for {illegible} Hay They are moving to new house in {Turgus?} south Ruin {illegible} McRee and Jesse {Bowly?} also {heefing?}. In PM we brought up another load manure from F Armstrongs. Hugh Cameron here for dinner en route to Galt. Billy Webster in in PM for Pedigree of Quarrie. 11 Friday Cloudy day frosty, east wind. we hauled 2 loads manure from F. Armstrong took Bella down home in morning. Willie down at library at night 12 Saturday Cloudy in morning sunny day frosty. Willi took load straw to A. Armstrong $1.80 and brought up load manure from Steels in PM took load straw to A. Stephens and brought up load manure from them. I went to Jno. Chapman's sale went up with Jno Black down with A Boys. Hugh Cameron here for tea on road home from Galt. 13 Sunday Fine Sunday frosty. thawing considerable in sun. Mr McVicar preached in AM from Rev. Blessed are the dead - not from their labors and their works do follow them and Mr Muller at night from "Come see the {illegible} where The {Lords?} lay! both funeral sermons on death of Mrs {Illegible} who died on 11th. Missionary collection $1.00 </div> <div class="mw-parser-output">Monday forward Cloudy morning strong east wind developed into {fine?} snow storm in PM. not very frosty I took 9 hogs (sold to {Carted Nou?} 21/03) down thy {winged?} 1410 @ 480 6765 {bad are?}{illegible} 14 {Reward?} from {illegible} once {illegible} which Willi took down go to-day $160.00 Willi got Emory {illegible} to bring us up 2 bags coals (Hamilton) and me me for Ms {Name}. I went to H. Matthews sale in PM buy {illegible} home coming 8 years old for $141.00 called Scott Mrs Dr Smellie found to.day. Tuesday Mild cloudy thawing a little. Willi went down with Susy and Scott took 3 lbs butter to {name} to take {illegible} came back with our sleigh from {Magroads?} then went over to {Allent Burp?} and back. He took some straw to Stub and 3 bags potatoes to Armstrongs. In PM I took some straw to Stephens and brought up load manure from Stils. took it back and brought over load hay for calves. Many down home in PM postage 2 Friday Fine sunny day pretty frosty thawing a little in sun. We took load hay down to Alex Willi in AM and me down to Ms Felkin in P.M. and brought up 4 bags coal from {statin?} 3 here and 3 for Ms Guaine. Bella down here in PM. ... </div> <div class="mw-parser-output">Thursday forward Sunny A.M. cloudy P.M. frosty. I took load hay down to A. Stephens in AM got 2 hay tickets 20. In PM we brought our 2 loads hay far from other barn. Father up after dinner C. {name} came up for him to make out a lease. Girls down in PM got at {stels?} dress good 76 Friday More snow last night drifted trains blocked a little again. We killed sick sheep skinned it took it down in sleigh sold it to Reenen for 75 To get 6 00 lbs stove coal from {ll?}. Wilkie on {up?} got box {illegible} tablets for cols 25. In PM {one?} went with Scott in {cutter?} to D. Sullivans {name} to see colts abo to Matthews paid him for Scott $13400 Saturday Cloudy snowing a lot raining a lottle. We took down 11 bags chop to Carlis and brought up load manure from Stephens got on {illegible} at A Armstrong {cake?} {illegible} and so to {illegible} got Wilkie hay ticked 10 {illegible} got $580 from Ms Felkir for hay. In PM took sow our to {illegible} ten I went down for {Shop?} paid it and also 9th $1.10 took Mary down got 2 bags apples at {Garris?} Sunday Cloudy. frosty. Dr Wardrobe preached in AM from same as Mr Mc. Vicor last Sunday Willi at {name} at night made choir text but took plains looked towards {Illegible}. I at home all day (wild in head). {Wigool?} to cripple 20 {Illegible} cull 10 </div> <div class="mw-parser-output">Monday forward Strong east wind not very frosty. cloudy. {title/honorific} Mc Cullah up all day {papering?} parlor. We hauled back {illegible} seven loads manure. Bella went down home night. Tuesday Thunder and lightning and heavy rain last night cloudy day misty at times thawing considerable. We hauled back 3 loads manure in AM and in PM went to Murphy {illegible} sale. Jane Thomps delivered wall paper today {title/honorific} Mc Cullah finished graining {doorsite?} in PM had him in full $3.00. Willi brought up mother she is staying all night. Paid Jes Sanderson for {Institute?} ticked for 19 04 25 Wednesday Fine sunny day frosty at both ends thawing in the middle. Robins {meaded onto?} {illegible} around We hauled back 8 loads manure. Mary and mother went down in Cutter in PM and Mary and Bella came up. They took 16 lbs butter over to Mc. Vickers. Thursday Fine sunny day frosty but thawing in sun warm in PM. We took down 11 bags chop to Curlis brought up load manure from Besse. In PM I went to Farmers sale. A Scotchman in in PM. selling brass goods bought 4 yds {serge?} $6.50 and 4 yds $3.60 Willie took back load manure in P.M. Mr Smith up to see about getting some hay. Got co<s>o</s>al oil from Reeves lately 23 </div> <div class="mw-parser-output">Friday forward Rain last night cloudy, thawing all day raining in PM roads getting bad. I took load hay down to Mrs Stewart got for it 17 50 lbs $7.25 weighing 10 gave Mrs. Felkin $1.00 back on hay brought up 810 lbs coal for Mrs {Guanie?}. In PM Willie and I went to {Huxleys?} sale I bought hamers 35 cents Saturday Frosty day cloudy windy snowing in PM I took load hay down to Smith 1650 lbs $16 60 {werg?} hung 10. brought up chop from Curliss In PM I went to C. Kays sale bought hamers $5.00 side saddle 25 gems 30 hay 10 book 10 Willi down town at night {illegible} 25 Sunday Fine day. Mr Mc. Vicor preached in AM from Sol. Song 2.15 a sermon to children and in evening from Isa 11.9. Bella stayed down all night. Frosty night Monday Frosty day cloudy sunny and snowing {intimes?}. David Allan and I each took load of furniture to Statin for Charli {illegible} who is moving to Toronto to-morrow {ave?} got dinner there. I brought over load calf hay from other barn.. Mrs. Dunn and Miss {name} over for tea in PM. Tuesday Snowing heavy in AM cloudy, sunshine </div> <div class="mw-parser-output">continued Tuesday forward in PM clouded over again thaing to-day We cleared seed mended harness ate in AM and in PM hauled back and spread 5 loads manure Scott to Jamie. Bella and Mary called on Mrs Clark PM. Wednesday Thawing a lot to-day warm sunny and cloudy. We hauled back 2 loads manure and spread them and made a new road below other barn in AM In PM we took down 11 bags chop and girls. brought up 1510 lbs coal from Chapman then went down again for chop paid it and g 6th $1.05 brought up tbl salt from Armstrongs and Mary. Bella stayed down Got collars mended at McDermots 15 try & hame irons 10 Mary got at Philips Liorie 10 borax 5 at W.F.M.S. meeting 75 ts Thursday raining in AM misty in PM cloudy all day thawing. W e cleaned seed oats mended harness etc.. Diek Kelekan and Jim Haly up in PM for small load hay. Willie went down home at night got money from Stephens re Richardson for hay delivered March 17 $9.10 Yhis has been the {wintrist?} within on record the coldest the most constant and the most snow Winter from the middle of November to end of March A winter of railroad blockades and coal {illegible} </div> <div class="mw-parser-output">Friday forward Cloudy. raining in AM somethunder thawing considerable to-day. We cleared grain in AM when Mr Rudd {p?} Almer came in to buy some turnips. Willi Black came in with his sleigh. We got load on ont of root horse. They got dinner here. In PM we took them down using Scott in place of Blacks {Serngdie?} whcih crowded. 50 bushels @ 10 to $5.00 Willi and Mary drove down in evening in Old Cutter. Saturday West wind snowing and blowing frosty at night. We cleared seed oats to-day. Weighed cattle in PM. Sunday Windy cold thawing very little in our Sacrament Sunday. Mr Mc Vicor preached in AM from 1 Peter 1:11 last clause. and in evening to {curited?} congregation from "He is not here. He is risen" proof of the resurection. Willi {Fin?} down home P.M. Monday Fine sunny day thawing a lot. We broke a road through the lane backs and hauled from other barn two box loads of floor stuff old hay seeds etc. In PM Willi and Fraser Fislor took load hay over to {F islan} received for it $2.00 then took back load manure. I went to Easter party given by {mens?} at Hospital in evening. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output">Tuesday forward Fine sunny day frosty last night warm day thawing a lot. We hauled back 9 loads manure to-day spread it.. Bella and Mary down town in PM with Susy in old cutter got at Russel {doer?} goods $2.50 tooth brush 15 atStals spool 5 Philip soup 25 sugar cream {illegible} 55 foots 30 {oats?} buttons at Dans. I got from Mrs {name} yesterday $1.10 for coal gave her in {writer?} Paid furnace draft last week 70.00 Wednesday Cloudy day a little rain in PM we hauled and spread 8 loads manure. Sheep had a lamb yesterday first this season Thursday Cloudy in AM and misty sunny in PM thawing a lot. We hauled bale and spread 6 loads manure 3 from boxstall. Took papers up to Allans at nigh. Daisy {j?} Fergus calved to-day heifer room. Steph had two lambs to-day. Friday Cloudy day raining in PM cool in AM. Thawing a lot to-day. We hauled over two loads of young cattle hay from other barn in AM and in P.M. cleared again. Saturday Cloudy rain and sunshine, thunder lightning dark clouds hail in PM thawing a lot </div> <div class="mw-parser-output">continued Saturday forward We put up chop I took it down to Carlis got dinner at home {<s>lare?</s>}. Took 3 brushels oats to mill @ 30 ts paid for chop 60 balance 40 Took 1 1/2 brushels oats to Armstrongs Traded for oatmeal got Scott shod at Hodge 10 ts brought up bag flour from Armstrongs on {afc?} 5 {illegible} get chop done. Willi got 17 brushels {Bouenga?} oats from Dave Allen $5 25. {Name} up for 1 lbs butter and day eggs {mafe?}. No sleighing in town Willi and Mary down town at night Mary stayed down. Sunday Cold day. Mr McVicar preached on AM from {Jno?} 3:7. and in evening from {Jno?} 3:18. middle clause the difficulties of unbelief. We walked to-day Collectin to {misim?} $100 Monday Cloudy cold thawing, snowing. We took back load manure apread it went over to Mikes. Alex Moir Assessor here in PM also Leo. Handerson to see if we would buy his mare he wanted $250.00 for her Tuesday Cold cloudy day snow last night and snowing at intervals to-day frosty. We took our timothy seed over to {Title/Honorific} McKas and cleaned it in their will Willie went down for chop at Curlis. We cleaned {Wanty?} oats in PM. Another lamb this morning. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output">Wednesday forward Cold frosty day. snowing some sunshine in. PM thawing some. We brought from other barn two loads hay in AM and one in PM. Martha Dix died to-day. Mr Quanie here for tea. Thursday Cold frosty day sunny in PM thawing in sunshine. Willi and I went to Elora house show in P.M. Bella and Mary went over to Dix's afternoon to see Martha. Bought at Richardsons Elora butter papers 5 Friday. Snowing to-day. heavy in PM {wirtry?}. We cleaned grain in AM In PM I went to Martha Dix's funeral in buggy. Paid S. Rafter for Ballymore sewire 12.00 Saturday Sleighing again all over cold day sunny, thawing a little. I took down 9 bags chop to Curlis and 13 32/34 bushels oats @ 2 9 {etc?} brushel $4.03 chop 45 and brought up 960 lbs coal for Mr Quarrie from Hamilton. Paid for weighing turnips April let 10. In PM I took load <s>turnips</s> wood down home and brought up chop got at Armstrongs in afe graham flour 25 biscuits 1 lb 9 got from Calahan for hay got 31 at March $2.00. Willie down town at night paid Willie for coal in full 8.08 received from him for hay delivered March 6.73 got at Philips {Birn?} & wire bottle 75 post cards 5 {niffle?} 5 </div> <div class="mw-parser-output">1904 Rosmead Diary April 17 Sunday {forward?} Cold frsoty air, sunny thawing in sun mostly {illegible} on road. We took {buggy?} down {Silrey?} of Toronto preached in AM from Jno 3:16. and in evening from "Where thine is no vision the people perish" Oh {colbetim?} 1.0 18 Monday Fine day cloudy and sunny thawing considerable. We brought over load of hay from other barn in {sleigh?} made hot bed etc. Hugh Cameron down in PM he and Willie drove over to Tom Broadfort to see his horses. {Lowland?} 2 3 d 19 Tuesday Winter, snowing and blowing ground covered with snow very {illegible} and cold at night again. We cleaned oud oats in A.M. and I went to Sherwoods oak in PM. 20 Wednesday Cold frosty day sunny thawing {in?} {illegible} We cleaned oud oats in AM. {illegible} wood in {bush?} in PM and Willi drove Bella down Town and home they got at Armstrongs {illegible} sugar {5'0?} soda {5'?} {illegible} at {illegible}. At Longs {velvet?} 33 Cousin Jams Ross of Walkerton down home yesterday. Butter sold to Phillips $4.64. {illegible} $2.56 $7.20 Receipt book from Mrs Randell $1.00 save to Bible {illegible} in March to Dr Rogers $2.00 {illegible} March 8 386 </div> <div class="mw-parser-output">Rosmead Diary 1904 Received Paid April 21 Thursday Forward Frosty morning got warmer, fine sunny day thawing considerable. I took down 11 bags chop to Carlies and some straw to Besse in AM. got dinner at home and brought up chop in PM 55 Sold to ragman old rubbers rags etc 7 ets Paid Mr Pick for spinning wheel 15 Mother up in PM stayed for tea We used waggon to-day first time Willies rubbers soled at M.Beth 40 22 Friday Fine sunny day cool wind thawing considerable. Stage came down on runners lots snow in country yet. Mostly wheels on road. Willie brought up load manure from Steels in AM got Lucy shod 10 cts at Hodges got my rubbers mended at McBeth and plair laces 30. I mended door at othr barn. In PM Willi drove girls down in buggy then we went over to Gerri to see homes and up to {illegible} Mary stayed down. 23 Saturday Fine warm sunny day cloudy and raining some in AM. We filled {our?} 12 bags potatoes in AM and willi took them down to {illegible} @ 80 cts bag trade and brought {illegible} load {illegible} from {Berre?} We took back load from pig pen. found {illegible} lost Dec 29. Willie downtown at night got at Woods 2 hars 1⁷⁵'{8²⁵?}{illegible²⁵} </div> <div class="mw-parser-output">1904 Rosmead Diary April 24 Sunday {tonwond?} Cloudy raining at times warmer than has been. {In Hall N Rockwood?} preached in AM from Ino 3:16. None of us down at night: raining. 25 Monday Cloudy and sunny cool.{illegible} I took load {illegible} down in AM 52 bushels paid for weighing it and Ian Wilkihay ²⁰ In PM we brought in rest of {pit?}- also straw from it then brought our load hay from other {lam?}. I brought up from {Annotrugo?} 48 {ils?} clover 48 and 12 alsike Willie and I drove up to James Skarks at night to his three year old filly. 26 Tuesday Fine sunny day. windy. frost last night thawing. WIllie {illegible} with 3 {horses?} JL find to day. I got 19 {illegible} ready to sow. Bella and Mary down town in PM got at Songs {in?} pair {illegible} embroidery ¹⁵' {traid?⁹} 27 Wednesday Fine sunny day windy. Lucy {came?} with swollen foot. I went to Tom Broadfoots {m'} {illegible} bought {illegible} {red calt?} (Dick) {illegible} he brought it down. We plowed in pit and {dished} in {N62 AM?}. IN PM Willie finished {illegible} and {honoured?} {illegible} with Jammie Scott and Dick. Some snow in country yet. Road to {illegible} dry mostly. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output">1904 Rosmead Diary April 28 Thursday Cloudy day sprinkling of rain {alternates?}{intervals?} throughout day. We {illegible} with 19 horse seeder 1/2 g. J.L field and {harvested?} it sowing {illegible} and black {burly?} mixed 1 1/2 {brushels?} and clover and {illegible} feed. Willi {whaled?} down to Dr {Armstrong?} in PM got powder for Jennie. got at Longs & {Siekpods?} ¹⁰ {illegible} . Mother and {Mrs?} Phillips our for tea. 29 Friday Rain last night cloudy day drying through day. I took 10 bags {illegible} down in AM 50 cts {Cunlis?} and Willie and {Fraser?} took one half {ton?} hay over to {Fishers?} PM we brought over load hay from other barn. Mary and Bella down town in PM sold to {Russello?} 12 1/2 {illegible} 30 {ils?] {illegible} 4.20 bought hats 4⁴⁵' {flannel?} ⁴⁴ pants ¹.²⁵ dress at Steels $7.00 Licorice at Phillips ¹⁰ Button {illegible} Park Blackwell 12⁷³ 30 Saturday Cloudy day a sprinkle rained at times. We finished J.L field and sowed 2 1/2 acres {Waverly?} onto {No. 7.E?}. 4 horses in seeder. Willie and Bella down town at night Bella stayed down Willie got at Armstrongs {illegible} at {illegible} {elm?} ⁵ A very backward spring very few started seeding yet we got only 10 {illegible} sowed {in a?} {illegible} </div> <div class="mw-parser-output">May 1 Sunday Forward Fine sunny day warm. Mr McViear preached in AM from Bear ye one another burdens Every man shall bear his own burden, and Cast your burden upon the Lord and in evening from his name he shall be called Wonderful 2 Monday Fine sunny day warm. We cultivated and honoured No 2. Willie and MAry down town in PM in buggy got at Russels cottmade 10 at Mills meat 450 at Woods dry goods 29 at Steels on ale HCloth 60 velvet 20 at Armstrongs on ale 48lbs Mammoth clover 700 10lbs Dutch 250 96lbs {illegible} 4.00 1/2 brushed Red {illegible} 437 pair dollar boots for one at Russells on ale 3 Tuesday Very fine sunny wam day. We sowed no 2 with bonanza oats {illegible} Brazilian and seeded it down with Clover and timothy also seeded fuel what. Lizzie McDonald up all day sewing at dress etc 4 Wedesday Warm sunny day. Snow drifts after more thick still in brush. Willie harrowed No 2 and cultivated half of No 5. I cleaned grain. Lizzie McDonald up all day saving Mary downtown in AM got at Woods dress goods 1.65 paid 1.00 on it got at Steels lining 37cts. Steels rig up for some straw </div> <div class="mw-parser-output">1904 Rosmead Diary May 5 Thursday {forward?} Very warm day hot as summer. We {harowed?}, sowed with {illegible} and black {branley?} mixed and {harowed?} half of it again north half of south field. Siggie Mi Donald up all day paid her 100 Mother up in P.M. 6 Friday Very warm sunny day. Wille cultured and harowed lower half of South field I cleaned oud grain etc. Went over to Ryan on what see if he ould wash sheep to {illegible} 7 Saturday Very warm sunny day. We finished seeding South field to-day sowed {illegible} oats and {illegible} wheat mixed in bottom half added all down with {illegible} Mammoth clover and German clover. I went down on wheel paid Jim Broadfoot for {Dielk?} got April 17th $150.00 got lace etc at J Woods 25. {illegible} 5 I {illegible} on Sunday St in P.M. 8 Sunday Fine sunny in AM rained in PM Anniversary services in our church today {illegible} J.P Sealt of Toronto preached in AM from "Blessed is he who shall not be offended in me" and in evening from Rev 1:17. Bella down at night. We gave collection for church debt ${15.30?} Willie gave at {night?} {illegible} </div> <div class="mw-parser-output">May 9 Monday Forward Cloudy day raining some at times very windy in PM colder to-day good growth, grain up. I hauled two loads manure up from town in AM one from Steels one from Smalls took straw to Steels In PM Mr Ryle came in bought our 3 cattle @ 495 for cut to be delivered next Monday recieved on them $500 we hauled over bag from other barn in PM Put load manure on garden and plowed it . Willie down home in evening in whul 10 Tuesday sunny and cloudy raining a little at times cool. Willie took straw down to Berse in AM and brought up load manure. I plowed garden with Dick and we planted potatoes 7 rows & {illegible}3rd row from fare everett potato got him ottowa and 4 rows N.W.end. PM willie worked marigold land . mother up in PM told us cousin George McIntgre of toronto was dead. set her to night 11 wednesday cool day sunny in PM. father and I went to Toronto to Geo McIntgres funeral. he was burried in Mnt Pleasant cemetary We got tea at Mrs Sandhams stayed all night at Arthurs expenses to-day fare 3.30 other 10 {illegible}5 Willie plowed in No 4 marigold land. mother stayed up all night </div> <div class="mw-parser-output">1904 Rosmead Diary May 12 Thursday {forward?} Cool sunny and cloudy. Father and I went up to Richmond Hill saw Uncle {illegible} Aunt Carie and Mabel. Came back to {illegible} evening train express {60 5 15 ?} Willie down town to day got at Armstrongs an {apron?} {illegible} 15 {illegible} 5 13 Friday Fine sunny in AM clouded warm PM rained in evening warmer today. We rolled {mangold?} land and made a fur {illegible} also sowed oats in No {2E?} where it {illegible} to finish. Bella and Mary down town in PM got at Russels hat 1.35 got at Steels {illegible} 2 {illegible} 14 Saturday Drizzling rain all AM. cloudy all day. We finished sowing No {2E?} {Boals?} brought over load hay. In PM I fixed fence in No 4. Willie and Mary went down town got butter {among?} from Argo 1.60 {illegible} Willie got from {WmBeathic?} for turnips shipped April 25th $5.²⁰ and from Ian Wickis for hay sold April 16 3¹⁰. Willie brought up from Russellls {illegible} ⁷⁵ Dry goods ⁴⁴ sold 29 days {ago?} ²⁹ 15 Sunday Cool cloudy and sunny. Mr {William?} preached AM from Suffer little children to come unto me. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output">1904 Rosmead Diary May 15 continued Sunday {illegible} A sermon to children and a funeral sermon for George Mills who died last week and in evening from Colossians 1:28. {Auntie?} down home for dinner. 16 Monday Cool cloudy day. We took 3 cattle down sold to Kyle on 9th the weighed 3850 lbs @ 4.75 for cut $82.75 Received {illegible} paid for weighing 15. In PM I finished drilling for marigold and brought up load {illegible} from Smalls. Will Byers over {in coming?} {illegible} we paid him 50 cts. Willi bought {illegible} 17 Tuesday {illegible} last night. Sunny day. warmer We brought up 3 loads {illegible} Willi up at Allans with Lucy in PM handing out {illegible} with {spreader?} Mary got at Woods {illegible} goods 47 meat at Mills 40 at Steels {illegible} butter and {illegible} $1.68 18 Wednesday Cloudy day raining at intervals from ten O'Clock and heavy in evening I went up to D.Allans with {Dontt?} in AM {illegible}. Willi harrowed in No7. In PM Willi went over to Joe {illegible} </div> <div class="mw-parser-output">1904 Rosmead Diary <table> <tbody><tr> <td>  May </td> <td>  19 20 21 22 </td> <td>  Thursday onwards Lots of rain last night cloudy day. I took down two pigs sold to Scheris Feb 20 weighed 360 17 45 weighing 4 skinned sheep found dead this morning sold to Scheris 65. In PM Willie brought up load manure from Smalls then I took one back from home. I went to Managers meeting at night. Friday Cloudy in morning cleared off windy Willie at Allan till middle PM with Scott helping with manure then they brought spreader down here. I hauled back 7 loads and spread them then 4 loads with spreader Mary down town in PM got at Armstrongs m afe $2.40 and at Steels {illegible} Saturday Fine warm sunny day. Willi plowed No7 W in AM Perrin Plow in PM. We spread 5 loads manure with spreader then plowed. I fixed fences. I went down town at night got at Glens 3 tickets for {wentions?} at Phillips post cards 5 at Stals on afe suns goods 21 cts at Armstrongs mafe wns and shorts to be sent up Monday. Edith Allan brought up spods Sunday Sunny and cloudy raining at night thunder lightning and heavy rain. Mr Miller preached in AM from Mark 4:40 and {illegible} at night from Jno 17:21 {illegible} Missionary collection $1.00 </td> <td> </td> <td>  Received 882 17 840 </td> <td>  73 45 65 83 </td> <td>  Paid 770 1 1 772 </td> <td>  26 4 00 00 40 </td> </tr> </tbody></table></div> <div class="mw-parser-output"><h2>Rosemead Diary</h2> 1904 Received Paid <table> <tbody><tr> <td>  May </td> <td>  23 24 25 26 </td> <td>  Monday Forward cloudy in AM sunny in PM. Willie brought up 2 loads manure one from Steels one from Besse in AM took down 4 26/40 bags potatoes to Armstrong Bros. Mr Fort brought up cow and shirts and tookdown 12 dog eggs @ 13cts Tuesday Very fine sunny day warm. victoria day. we sowed corn and pease today in NO 7. Fred Paulin and Jessie and Leslie Dodge here for dinner Willie fair and Fred. {illegible} Faher and mother up to-day. Willie and girls went to entertainment in town hall at night. I went to grounds in PM admittance 25cts czme up with Willie Fair Willie and girls down Monday night got at Steels on ale dress goods 130 hair sheep sheers at Memmies on ale 80 meet at nills 42cts Wednesday fine warm sunny day. willie hamed pease anc corn and rolled them then we spread 28 loads of manure from hill and 1 from have 30 in all with shreader. sold to Jackson gal cream 70 cts I went downtown in buggy and home paid father rent for 1903.9640 Thursday Windy sunny and cloudy thunder shower about 5PM. we spread 8 loads manure then willie plowed . jesse bowley willie and i washed our and his sheep in PM paid him 50cts </td> <td> </td> <td>  840 841 </td> <td>  83 70 53 </td> <td>  772 96 869 </td> <td>  40 25 42 40 50 97 </td> </tr> </tbody></table></div> <div class="mw-parser-output"><h2>Rosmead Diary</h2> 1904 Received Paid <table> <tbody><tr> <td>  May </td> <td>  27 28 29 30 </td> <td>  Friday Cool sunny day. We took 16 cattle up to Jonn Wilsons 11 at 50cts per mouth and 5 at 1.10 per month for pasture. We brought up mother in buggy on road back. 7 other at Guelph. In PM we cut seed potatoes and Willie plowed and harrowed the lard. I drobe Bella down to Chinese sovial at night 15cts, got 2 dog eggs from Adam Armstrong for setting Saturday Fine sunny day. We planted 10 rows potatoes to-day in No7. Bella and Mary downtown in PM got at Steels good on ale 2.43 at Russells Maryhat on ale 2.90 at Phillips Carbolin acid 20 {illegible} glass at Nichols 7. Willie down town at night got bicycle clips {illegible} 10 I went down with team in Am got at Armstrongs mak 3 lbs {illegible} turnips seed 60 got Seott shod at Saccplus on ale 20 sunday Fine sunny day. Mr McViear preached in AM from Hebrews 11:4 and in evening from 1 Peter 4:8 Ch collection 25 Wednesday Cloudy most day. Cool. Willie brought up load manure from Suralls I hauled back 2 from here: in PM we planted 4 more rows potatoes. Willie got reach at Lemphlis on ale 75ct Willie went down on wheel send away for patterns etc 22cts </td> <td> </td> <td>  841 841 </td> <td>  53 53 </td> <td>  869 870 </td> <td>  97 15 20 7 10 25 22 96 </td> </tr> </tbody></table></div> <div class="mw-parser-output"><h2>Rosmead Diary</h2> === 1904 === Received Paid <table> <tbody><tr> <td>  May June</td> <td>  31 1 2 3</td> <td> Tuesday forward Cloudy day rain in P.M. and evening. cold day. We finished planting potatoes to-day 24 rows in all we got 1/2 bag potatoes American Champion from Jns{?} Hamilton paid 58 th planted them second row from corn. Mother up all day. I drove her down in buggy in evening. Willie took down load straws to Samphis in P.M. $30 w maple Wednesday Cloudy day heavy rain all last night come in PM. we brought over load hay and paid stamps in other brass in A.M. {hard to read due to page cut in half on pdf} In PM I headed back and spread 5 loads manure. Willie went up to Allans for spreader in evening. Peter Spark here for tea. Thursday Cloudy day raining heavy in PM again very wet weather. We took 10 bags chop down to Colins and brought up spice from this Siblrns{?} Willie went down again for chop so got horns mended 20 neats hot oil 30 suap 5 ige 10 meat at Mills 25.{not quite sure what most of those words are} Mother up in PM. A horse buyer is in PM looking at horses. I went up to Tom Bradforts in PM see about Dicks leg. We took 3 each down home to plant to-night Friday Fine sunny day. We hauled 3 loads manure from here and 18 from last pile finishing it took spreader back to Allans. Willie plowed some and harvested corn and potatoes </td> <td> </td> <td>  841 841</td> <td>  53 53</td> <td>  870 872</td> <td>  96 50 70 45 25 86</td> </tr> </tbody></table></div> <div class="mw-parser-output"><h2>Rosmead Diary</h2> == 1904 == Received Paid <table> <tbody><tr> <td> June</td> <td> 4 5 6 7 8</td> <td>  Saturday forward Cloudy and sunny a little rain in AM. misty at night We worked land made 28 drills and sowed them with Halls Wisttring Turnips. Willie down town at night got at foots cream tatar 5 cts and at Adam Armstrongs lemons 5 cts. Bella brought from S Dunbar florist asparagus jams Sunday Cloudy and sunny Mr M; Vicar preached in AM from {large space here} and Mr McDutrh of Belwoodd to united congregation in St, Andrews at night from Joel 2:28 last clause Ms Samdham and Auntie at home for dinner coll {collection plate money} 10. Monday Cloudy a little rain at times Willie moved turnip land and harvested it. 2 cleaned cellar out wood etc. Mother up to day here last night Mary at home. I drove Mother down in evening and brought {quite faded} up Mary, got at foundry 2 pullys mended 25 at toots broom and yeast cakes 40 Tuesday Cloudy and sunny. We hauled out 10 loads manure I shead{?} than and Willie clipped a sheep between loads. Wednesday Cloudy all day rain last night and most AM. Saw McKee and Robert Phillis married to-day. L took back L loads </td> <td> </td> <td>  841 841</td> <td>  53 53</td> <td>  872 873</td> <td>  86 10 20 10 25 40 91</td> </tr> </tbody></table></div> <div class="mw-parser-output">62 <h2>Rosmead Diary</h2> <h3>1904 Received Paid</h3> <table> <tbody><tr> <td> June</td> <td>  8 9 10 11</td> <td> continued Wednesday forwards manure around London street and one from Smalls. In PM. Willie drove Mary down town she got at Steads lane velvet spool 54 at Wards{?} coller 10 balance goods got Mary kth 65 ts Received for eggs at Wards 88 at Mills meat 25 stamp 2 Willie got at Midals{?} glass for ride dowr 55 got Lucy onod at Hodge & Jack McLellam called as he and Mr. McRum were mesuring the A.S.R. from Ammerk{?} Thursday Cloudy day some sunshine rain last night I took black sour up to W.K. Barnats in strock rack in A.M. Willie took Lucy down to Balghton Willie + air have for dinner. I karled brook 2 loads manure to no7 finishing it then got load moved took it down to Auntie in payment for bed me got form her, Mother up in P.M. Friday Fine sunnny day. Willie plowed balance of turnip land in A.M. and I went up to W.K. Bands for sow $1.00. Walter Cameron here for dinner he drove Willie Cameron down to station in P.M willie clipped 11 sheep I harvested turnup land. Bella brought 2 boxes of steks from Dumber 15. Got economy cheque for May Wilson & son Saturday Fine sunny day. we worked some more turnip land and sowed 18 more drills (near ontario) Willie went down on orchard{?} and </td> <td> </td> <td>  841 9 851 </td> <td>  53 80 44 77 </td> <td>  873 1 877 </td> <td>  91 64 65 27 75 00 15 37 </td> </tr> </tbody></table></div> <div class="mw-parser-output"><h2>Rosemead Diary</h2> <h3>1904 Received Paid</h3> <table> <tbody><tr> <td>  June </td> <td>  11 12 13 14 </td> <td>  continued Saturday forward got at Anstrys{?} on afs & lbs N.C. turnip seed on afe{?} at Lonys wller 10 rugs at Miss 5. Myrtle called last night bell ray ned. Around chivalrid Sam McRee in evening. Wilie finished clipping sheep to-day. I went down town at night in buggy Sunday Fine sunny day warm. Mr. McViar preached in AM from Ecodes 20.1 comment service of series of sermons on ten commandments at evening service a fine alarm broke up our church gathering it was a fire in years block but was soon put out. Messing {illegible?} Monday Fine sunny warm day clouded over by evening thunder lightning and rain. we sowed some more turnips and worked more land I went to Kenny Orr's funeral in P.M. Jennie & Eernest Sandham and little Norman up for dinner also mother who was up last night. Mary got at steels on aps dres yards $1.27 lemons 5 salmon 15 pd lrsianst & roe root 25. Tuesday Fine in AM raining at noon cleared off again. Willie plowed some more turnip land. Madams Milne and Dewdham and Helan & Norman up for tea. Willie got at Watts $1.25 spool 44 needle 5 mandir{?faded} at Mr. Desmoth 20 oil enps{?} 25 paint brush at Manies m afe 25 turnip hoe 40 and wier 35 n afe. I senffeed menyols in AM. </td> <td> </td> <td>  851 851 </td> <td>  77 77 </td> <td>  877 1 1 880 </td> <td>  37 15 00 5 40 79 76 </td> </tr> </tbody></table></div> <div class="mw-parser-output">Rosmead Diary <table> <tbody><tr> <td>1904</td> <td></td> <td></td> <td>Received</td> <td>Paid</td> </tr> <tr> <td>June</td> <td>15</td> <td>Wednesday forward. Fine sunny day. We got some more turnip drills made and some sowed. Mrs Thomas Wilkie up for dinner. Bella painted ceiling of dining room and I put on screen door making it larger.</td> <td>851.77</td> <td>880.76</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>16</td> <td>Thursday. Fine sunny day warm sun. We sowed some more turnips and worked land. I thinned mangols in PM. Mother and Feather up for tea. Bella and Mrs. Tom Wilkie at Guelph to-day excursion to Model Farm. Expenses as follows fare 50 st car 10 cups etc 25 bustle 50 collar 23 silk 12 collar 15 Willie bought meat at Mills 15.</td> <td></td> <td>.85 1.00 .15</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>17</td> <td>Friday. Fine sunny day. Worked turnip land thinned mangols etc. Bella and Mary downtown in AM got at Phillips on afc {illegible} wall paper. Paid H.B. Webster for service Daisy $5.00</td> <td></td> <td>5.00</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>18</td> <td>Saturday. Fine sunny day warm. We finished turnips to-day. Willie took to Russells 41 lbs wool @18 7.38. paper at Phillips on afc lime juice 15. Bridle at McDermotts mended 25 salt at Armstrongs 10 also 1 bag flour on afc, Mr & Mrs Lennox here for dinner. Willie and I drove up to Taylors to see cattle. We washed in river.</td> <td>7.38</td> <td>15 25</td> </tr> <tr> <td>1904</td> <td></td> <td></td> <td>859.15</td> <td>888.16</td> </tr> </tbody></table><table></table></div> <div class="mw-parser-output">Rosmead Diary <table> <tbody><tr> <td>1904</td> <td></td> <td></td> <td>Received</td> <td>Paid</td> </tr> <tr> <td>June</td> <td>19</td> <td>Sunday Forward Fine sunny day. Mr McVicar preached in A.M. from Exodus 20:3 1st commandment and in evening from text "Saved yet so as by fire." Dr Abraham spoke on Termperance in St Andrews to united aftermeeting. {illegible} 25</td> <td>859.15</td> <td>888.16 25</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>20</td> <td>Monday Fine in AM clouded over rained heavy most PM. Willie plowed rape land No 4 I thinned mangols. Fraser Fisher over thinning mangols after dinner we were stopped by rain.</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>21</td> <td>Tuesday Raining heavy in AM cleared off in PM then about six o'clock dark thunder shower vivid lightning heavy rain. We thinned mangols Fraser here all day. Willie took wagon box of straw down to Besse got harness mended 10 neck yoke 15 Willie Cuffled corn in P.M.</td> <td></td> <td>25</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>22</td> <td>Wednesday Fine sunny day. Willie brought up load manure from Steels We thinned mangols rest of day. Bella Mary and I drove over to Elora and back in evening. Big celebration in Elora to-day and to-morrow.</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>23</td> <td>Thursday Fine sunny day slight breeze</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td>859.15</td> <td>888.66</td> </tr> </tbody></table><table></table></div> <div class="mw-parser-output">Rosmead Diary <table> <tbody><tr> <td>1904</td> <td></td> <td></td> <td>Received</td> <td>Paid</td> </tr> <tr> <td>June</td> <td>23</td> <td>continued Thursday Forward Fraser Fisher here all day he and I thinned mangols. Willie at Road work on T.L. {town line} to-day with team & waggon. Mother up in PM. We drove around the block with Jennie in cart training her.</td> <td>859.15</td> <td>888.66</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>24</td> <td>Friday Fine sunny day. We finished our road work to-day. I stayed at pit and Willie hauled gravel six loads. Father brought up the 3 calves that were at home and got supper here. Mary down town got at Steels on afc dress goods at Woods dress goods 65 groceries 10</td> <td></td> <td>75</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>25</td> <td>Saturday Sunny day very warm. We thinned mangols and pulled mustard out of S. Field. I went downtown at night. Dave McIntyre home to-day.</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>26</td> <td>Sunday Fine sunny day. Mr McVicar preached in AM from Exodus 20 4 to 6 and in evening from a sermon in The Jubilee. Auntie & Dave at home for dinner.</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>27</td> <td>Monday Sunny day Willie plowed rape land. I scuffled corn and potatoes and thinned mangols. We cut lawn with mower. Bella and I drove down in evening saw Dr James Ross & wife at Fathers.</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td>859.15</td> <td>889.41</td> </tr> </tbody></table><table></table></div> <div class="mw-parser-output">Rosmead Diary <table> <tbody><tr> <td>1904</td> <td></td> <td></td> <td>Received</td> <td>Paid</td> </tr> <tr> <td>June</td> <td>28</td> <td>Tuesday Forward Fine day sunny looked like rain. Willie plowed rape land & scuffled mangols. I drove up cousin Lettie Ross and uncle Jim they and Dr James, Dave and Auntie McIntyre and another up for dinner. Meat at Mills 68 sugar 32. We drove around with Jennie at night Rake at Nichols 10</td> <td>859.15</td> <td>889.41 68 32 10</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>29</td> <td>Wednesday Fine sunny in AM looked like rain all PM a heavy thunder storm and rain after six o'clock. Willie took down 10 bags chop Curliss also 80 lbs wool to Steels @ 19 cts lb trade $15.20. Brought up hay sulky rake Frost & Wood from station then went down for chop 50 cts. Eddie Nichol and I went around supper Nichol canvassing for increased subscription to general fund of church results averaged about $3.00 per family. Jack Chapman brought load stove coal. Willie disked rape land. He got straw hat at Steels 15</td> <td>13.20</td> <td>50 15</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>30</td> <td>Thursday Thunder lightning and rain last night also in PM fine in AM. Besse put up sulky rake this morning We worked rape land cut weeds etc. Willie drove down for mother after dinner got tug mended 5 2 {illegible} 10 He also went down at night got at Steels dress goods 23 tacks at {Wilsters?} 5</td> <td></td> <td>15 28</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td>874.35</td> <td>891.59</td> </tr> </tbody></table><table></table></div> <div class="mw-parser-output">Rosmead Diary <table> <tbody><tr> <td>1904</td> <td></td> <td></td> <td>Received</td> <td>Paid</td> </tr> <tr> <td>July</td> <td>1</td> <td>Friday Forward Dominion day. Cloudy most of day a little rain in AM heavy in P.M. Ross Newman and Jno McDonald home in AM the former thinning mangols latter helping with drain in No 4. Father up to-day. Willie brought up 503 in tiles and 302 1/2 in from station. Received from D. Clark for oats $2.00</td> <td>874.35 2.00</td> <td>891.59</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>2</td> <td>Saturday Fine sunny cool day. We worked at drain to-day. Ross Newman up all day and Jack Kerr in PM they thinned carrots we all pulled mustard in South field in PM. paid Ross on afc $1.00 Jack in full 30 cts. Sm Barnet and wife here for tea with {illegible} of frisky horses. Willie down town at night got at Russells sugar 1.00 rape seed 32 buttons 10 ribbon 8 <s>tapioca 10</s> buttons 7.</td> <td></td> <td> 1.00 .30 1.50 7</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>3</td> <td>Sunday Cool sunny day. Sacrement Sunday. Mr McVicar preached in A.M. from Nevertheless the foundation of God standeth sure, and Mr Scott of {illegible} in evening to united congregation from Matt 6:6. Dave and Arthur and their wives home Ch. call 25</td> <td></td> <td> .25</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>4</td> <td>Monday Fine in AM two heavy thunder storms in PM and heavy rain. I took down 4 pigs to {Schar's?} Milton Gibson went with</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td>876.35</td> <td>894.71</td> </tr> </tbody></table><table></table></div> <div class="mw-parser-output">Rosmead Diary <table> <tbody><tr> <td>1904</td> <td></td> <td></td> <td>Received</td> <td>Paid</td> </tr> <tr> <td>July</td> <td>4</td> <td>continued Monday Forward one he helped me put on 2063 in tiles. we got 3 lbs beefstake 45. Ross Newman and Willie hoed corn in AM. Fraser fisher over in PM they were all stopped by rain about 3 o'clock. Bella and Mary down in PM got at Russells dress goods 1.00 Boots got May 13 1.00 hat got May 28 2.90 Took down 13 day & 5 5 yds oilcloth $1.25 Hogs 810 @490 39.70</td> <td>876.35 1.87 39.70</td> <td>894.71 .45 2.00 2.90 1.25</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>5</td> <td>Tuesday Fine sunny day we worked at drain all day. Bella and Mary down town in PM got at Russells 5 yds @ 37 1/2 on afc at Phillips on afc potash 40 comb 35 malt {illegible} 25 paid for {gelatine?} 15 at Mennioes on afc paint 40 tacks 30 turpintine 10 vinegar 5 at Watts on afc paper neck 50 curtain poles 80. We took Jennie down to Ball game</td> <td></td> <td>.15</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>6</td> <td>Wednesday Rain last night nearly all AM and in evening again very heavy at times. We put on screen door etc. I went down in PM in buggy got Willie's boots at McBeth 20</td> <td></td> <td>.20</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>7</td> <td>Thursday Fine day sunny and cloudy a few drops rain in P.M. Ross Newmand and William Gibson up all day finished corn thinned some turnips. Mother Mrs. Ritchie and Mrs. Forsythe up for tea. We got cream tartar 10 1 1/2 gal Am coal oil 38. 1 doz eggs Mrs. Ritchie 14 cultivator iron 30 cts</td> <td> 14</td> <td> 48 30</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td>918.06</td> <td>902.44</td> </tr> </tbody></table><table></table></div> <div class="mw-parser-output">Rosmead Diary <table> <tbody><tr> <td>1904</td> <td></td> <td></td> <td>Received</td> <td>Paid</td> </tr> <tr> <td>July</td> <td>8</td> <td>Friday Forward Fine sunny day. Garfield Boyle Ross Newman and Milton Gibson hoeing turnips all day I hoed with them and Willie Scuffled with Jennie Bell Mary and I drove up to see cattle at Wilson came around by home.</td> <td>918.06</td> <td>902.45</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>9</td> <td>Saturday Cloudy in morning middle of AM started to rain continued till noon very heavy a little more in evening. Jim {illegible} hoed a drill turnips and I hoed till rain. Willia harrowed rape land. Cut wood etc in PM. High and Walter Cameron got tea {illegible} on away to Galt driving. Paid Ross Newman 1.00 and M. Gibson .50 on afc</td> <td></td> <td>1.50</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>10</td> <td>Sunday Fine sunny day. Mr McVicar preached in AM from Ex 20 3rd commandment and in evening from Act 13.1 1st of series of sermons on preachers to {crowds?} John of the golden tongue. {llegible}</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>11</td> <td>Monday Very warm sunny day. Jim Ferrel Earl Gordon Roy Wansborough Ross Rewman and Milton Gibson hoeing turnips all day. I hoed with them. Willie down town got at Mills meat 47 at Steels groceries 55 tea 20 at Mennie's on afc {illegible} & oil paid Ross & Milt in full $2.40 Jim Ferral 15 Bob Tindale and Miss Daley down on</td> <td></td> <td>1.22 2.75</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td>918.06</td> <td>907.91</td> </tr> </tbody></table><table></table></div> <div class="mw-parser-output">Rosmead Diary <table> <tbody><tr> <td>1904</td> <td></td> <td></td> <td>Received</td> <td>Paid</td> </tr> <tr> <td>July</td> <td>11</td> <td>continued Monday Forward evening Hugh and Walter Cameron called on way home from Galt in evening. We cut two rounds hay in No 1 E in evening.</td> <td>918.06</td> <td>907.91</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>12</td> <td>Tuesday Very heavy rain this morning vivid lightning and thunder dome of bank struck. Cloudy most day. I went down in buggy and up to Rogersons to see his hay loader. In PM I took load straw down to Steels and ten bags chop to mill Willie cut some more hay in evening</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>13</td> <td>Wednesday Fine sunny day cool. Newman Gibson, Ferral, Knox & Smillie hoeingturnips all day. We hoed also. Besse up talking side delivery rape and loader. I went down for chop 50. Dave McIntyre & wife Nellie and Auntie and the two Helens up for tea. butter cheque 14.75 Paid Boyle for turnip hoeing 45</td> <td> 14.75</td> <td>.50 .45</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>14</td> <td>Thursday Fine day sunny and cloudy looked like rain at times did sprinkle a few drops. Willie brought up from Besse side delivery rake and loader and he came up. We helped him put rake together he got dinner here in PM we tried it and Rogersons loader got in 5 loads. Ross Newman and Jim Fernal hoeing in AM helping with hay in PM. Paid them on afc 1.00 Ross 50 cts Jim Willie got plate for mower 5 Flora pigged yesterday 11</td> <td></td> <td>1.50 .05</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td>932.81</td> <td>910.41</td> </tr> </tbody></table><table></table></div> <div class="mw-parser-output">Rosmead Diary <table> <tbody><tr> <td>1904</td> <td></td> <td></td> <td>Received</td> <td>Paid</td> </tr> <tr> <td>July</td> <td>15</td> <td>Friday Fine sunny day. Milton Gibson hoeing to day at 60 cts Jim Fernal up hoeing I hoed all day. Willie went down for our old rake from Besse and Raked rakings in No 1E and {corded?} them. In PM Stanley Clark finished scuffling turnips and drilled up some potatoes. Willie hoed in PM. We drove Jennie out in cart in evening</td> <td>932.81</td> <td>910.41</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>16</td> <td>Saturday Fine sunny warm day Stanley Clark and I thinned turnips in AM and Willie finished drilling potatoes and corn. In PM we both hoed. Rogerson got lend of mower Willie took his loader up in evening and brought back mower then we took in hay Willie raked yesterday. Ross Newman up in evening gave him 1.00 for Milton and .50 in full for self</td> <td></td> <td> 1.50</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>17</td> <td>Sunday Exceedingly warm close day hot sunshine all day. I stayed at home in AM. Mr McVicar preached in AM from Exodus 20.8 to 11 4th commandment and in evening from Luke 5.15 {illegible} a sermon on Whitfield. lightning at night.</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>18</td> <td>Monday Very warm sunny day. I filled in drains and Willie harrowed rape land. In PM I made drills and sowed rape and Willie cut hay in No 1.E. Willie down town at night</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td></td><td></td> <td>932.81</td> <td>911.91</td> </tr> </tbody></table><table></table></div> <div class="mw-parser-output">Rosmead Diary 1904 Recieved Paid July 18 autumn Monday Forward 9328| 91| 9| got at Besse's guard for mower 25 19 Tuesday Very warm sunny day. I took down 7 bags chop to Curtis got dinner at home brought up chop after dinner. 55 spool at Longs 4 In PM we took in 4 loads hay with loader Father up in PM drove for us. Sold cream to Jackson 50 cts. H.Wyness hoeing 50 20 Wednesday Fine sunny day. cooler. Jno McDonald up all day. We cut some more hay drilled some and sowed some more rape thinned 3 rows turnips and hauled in 12 or 14 loads hay. Father up in PM driving. Willie drove them down in evening in buggy. Amstrong brought up 500 lbs salt 2.00 and bag flour afc. 21 Thursday Cloudy and a few drops rain in morning cleared off fine sunny day. Jno McDonald up all day. We finished drilling for rape sowed some more hoed 2 1/2 drills turnips put {illegible} green on potatoes took in five loads hay cut some more. Paid Earl Gordon for hoeing 50 to Satyr calved to day red "Tufty" Mother up in PM Ab Campbell driving team in pm 22 Friday Fine in AM clouded over rained a few drops about six. Ab. Campbell over 933.31 913.55 </div> <div class="mw-parser-output">1904 Rosmead Diary <table> <tbody><tr> <td>Received</td> <td>Paid</td> </tr> <tr> <td>933.31</td> <td>913.55</td> </tr> <tr> <td>1.00</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>3.75</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>1.58</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>0.40</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>1.12</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>0.45</td> </tr> <tr> <td>934.31</td> <td>920.85</td> </tr> </tbody></table> July 22 Continued Friday forword all day driving. I finished sowing rake and Willie cut some more hay them we hauled in 8 or 9 loads and coaled up {illegible} was left A raked {illegible} <h3>23 Saturday</h3>Rain last night and part of AM cloudy day. cool. We worked in barn in AM fixing hay fork etc. In PM we hoes turnips. {illegible} Sargent got load straw W. Magwood hauled it for home got $1.00 for it. Willie downtown at night paid Jr. M. Donald for work $3.75 <h3>24 Sunday</h3>Fine in A.M. hot sun and dark clouds in PM thunder storm heavy rain and some hail from sir {illegible} P.M. no services in churches in consequence. Mr M.. Vicar preached in AM from 5th commandemen. I went to Mrs. Jun Hamilton fineral in PM she was buried in Cannal Cemetary I drove up as far as {illegible} School 'Dick' Carter with me. <h3>25 Monday</h3>Sunny and cloudy rained come evening. We {illegible} turnips pain greened potatos and took in 21 loads hay 8 ls other barn. Bella & Mary downtown on PM got at Steils shirting $1.58 {illegible} goods $1.12 at Armstongs 25 cts wheat {illegibe} cheese 15 meat at Mills 45 <table> </table></div> <div class="mw-parser-output">1904 Rosmead Diary Received 934|31 <hr />931|41 Paid 920|85 1|00 1|10 |68 2|30 4|90 <hr />929|73 July 26 Tuesday Forward Fine sunny warm day. Jim Femal Ross Newman and Melton Gilson hoing all day Ab Campbell over in PM driving. We hoed turnips in AM. In PM Willie and Am brought over 3 loads hay to other barn 2 pitched them off and hoed between loads. Father up in PM Willie drove him down in evening. Willie cut some more hay in No 1 W in evening. 27 Wednesday Rain last night againg sunny in AM dounded over in PM thunder lightning heavy rain at night. Ross Newman up allday Jim Femal hoing today. We thinned turnips and got in hey we cut last night 5 loads Am Campbell here in PM. Father up in PM. Paid Ross Newman on {illegible} $1.00 Bob Lindale and I raked and coaled up most of Mrs Dunns hay after supper. Sold to Jackson cream $1.10 28 Thursday Raining last night and some in AM cleared off by PM Willie took 10 bags chop to Wilsons 30cts. oil 18 Bella downtown in PM got her dress at Mrs Bartya $165 at Steels dress stuff 65 her fridele in a can 15 sugar $4.75 Mother up in PM. We thinned some more turnips brought up load wood from {illegible}. Ross Newman up for load wood </div> <div class="mw-parser-output">1904 Rosmead Diary Received 935|41 |60 <hr />936|01 Paid 929|73 1|00 3|50 1|03 <hr />935|26 July 29 Friday Forward Fine sunny day Milton Ross & Jim hoing turnips to-day. Am Campbell over in P.M. driving. Willie raked up last of No 1 and cut some beech stump field In PM are finished No 13 loads took one to other barn after tea then brought over load from stump field in evening. Sold to Jackson cream {illegible} 60. Paid Gatson on {illegible} 75 Jim Femal 25 30 Saturday Fine in AM clouded over looked loke rain Milton. Ross, Jim, and Am. have to day Am driving not hoeing. We got in H loads hay all that was cut in stump field Willie at Picks raising of and sills at one o'clock at at Magwoods in eveing paid Ross 1 00 Milton 60 Jim 40 Ab 1 50. Mary downtown in PM got at Steels brooke 25 waisting 37 shaker flamel 1H spods 9 velvet 8 31 Sunday Fine sunny most day looked like rain in PM rained a little Mr M Vicar preached in Am from the 6th commandement and in evening from text there was a man sent from Gog whose name was John a sermon in John Wesby last of his preachers to the crowd sermon July has been very wet month poor haying weather lots of hat not cut yet </div> <div class="mw-parser-output">1904 Rosmead Diary Received 936|01 <hr /> 936|01 Paid 935|26 |42 1|64 <hr />937|32 August 1 Monday forward Rine sunny day. Fergus Curie holiday. Father up all day I drove him down in evening. We finished tinning turnips today. Finished haying cut rest of stump field in morning side rakes it {illegible} in PM and took it in in two loads put on with loader. 2 Tuesday Rainy like all day rained some in P.M Willie finished {illegible} mangol and I got binder ready for use. In Pm we cut our full wheat and pit away mother barn side delivery rake and hay loader Bella and Mar called in Mrs Dunn in evening. Alex Stewart brought in 1 00 {illegible} Samson brand binder twine 3 Wesdesday Fine sunny day. Willie sseuffled turnps all day I <s>coaled</s> stocked fall wheat in AM and in PM had mangols {illegible} time. Bella and Mary down at Mrs Quarrie in evning I drove them down and back I wenr dowtown to see Schar's. Mary Paid Mrs Quarrie for 3 lbs butter 42 Mary down town in AM got at Steds dress goods $1.64 4 Thursday Fine warm sunny day I took 4 hays down to Schario </div> <div class="mw-parser-output">1904 Rosmead Diary Received 936|01 33|60 |45 <hr />970|06 Paid 937|32 |8 |60 |28 |45 2|75 1|00 <hr />942|48 August 4 continued Thursday Forward they weighed 6HO lbs at 514 3360 weighing 8 Willie scuffled turnips in AM. In PM Jim Femal Dougal Mrs Jean and I hoed turnips second time and Willie went to Vicks raising Mary down toen in PM got {illegible} shod at {ilegible} 60 cheese and {illegible} 28. Fred Parlin drove aunt Mary down in PM she intends going to Yalt Saturday 5 Friday Fine sunny day warm. I scuffled turnips and Willie and Jim Femal went to Magwoods barn raising in PM Bella and aunt Mary downtown got at Mills meat H5 add cream 45 6 Saturday Fine sunny day Doug and Jim up all day hoeing with Willie. I scuffled in AM Father and I took in fall wheat & loads in PM. Hugh and Mrs Cameron down today the letter and Aunt Mary went to Yalt in evening train Mother up in PM. Paid Doug and Jim full $2.75 Willie down town at night paid for my watch cleaning at Calders $1.00 Besse bought Mr. Thompson binder {illegible} to see over binder as it was missing sheaves. He sharpeneed knife moved disk fixed chain etc. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output">1904 Rosmead Diary Received 970|06 1|50 13|57 <hr />985|13 Paid 942|48 |67 |15 105|00 <hr />1048|30 August 7 Sunday Forward Fine in AM very heavy thunder shower in PM strong wind and heavy hail chich did considerable damage Brown's barn was struck by lightning and burnt. Mr McView preached in AM from 7th commandment and in evening from text In all things he was tempted like as we are yet without sin. Auntie Mrs Sandham and Norman in for dinner. Monday Fine sunny most day cloudy morning cool. Bella and Willie went up to J. McSellans and back with {illegible} in {illegible} I plowed in back stump field. Chalie Fergusson called in PM. Tuesday Fine sunny day. cool. Frost last night Willie plowed all day in stump field I scuffled turnips. Dougal hoeing turnips in PM Uncle Willie and Walter Cameron left horse here on road to Yalt. I went down town in PM got meat at Mills 55 bread at forts 12 {illegible} at Michels 15 got hamers mended at McDermath gave Father cheques for Besse to pay for loads and side delivery rake {illegible} Sold cream to Jackson $100 Ww got butter cheque today 1357 Wednesday Cloudy day heavy rain in AM from 10 {illegible} thunder and lightning some more rain in PM. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output">1904 Rosmead Diary Received 985|13 1|20 <hr />986|33 Paid 1048|30 |20 |85 |5 <hr />1049|40 August 10 continued Wednesday Forward Willie plowed in stump field in AM I finished scuffling turnips Jim and Douga; hoeing turnips all {illegible} about 10 c'clock for rain. Willie and boys took load traw down to Steds and Besse and I plowed in PM. Uncle Will and Walter Cameron here in evening on road home from Yalt. Aunt Mary had operation for cancer at Yalt tea 20 11 Thursday Cloudy in AM muggling rain at times. cleared off sunny in PM. Jim and Doug up to-day we finished hoeing tyrnips second time finished plowing stump field hanowed it scuffled potatoes. Bella and Mary down at Aunties in PM for tea Jennie Sandham and baby there brought of Mrs Quarrue 6 lbs butter 85 12 Friday Fine sunny day Willie drove down in buggie helped William McKee take steer and hifer we bought from him over to home field above pump. then he got at Mennies on afe 10 lbs bluestone and at brine Kilm 5 cts limme to make Bordean mixture We than plowed clay along ditch running AE and hauled 3 or 4 loads day down to much part. In PM Jim and Doug here hoeing mangols I scuffled some sold to Jackson in evening 2 {illegible} 13 Saturday A day of thunder lightning and heavy </div> <div class="mw-parser-output">Rosmead Diary <table> <tbody><tr> <td>1904</td> <td></td> <td></td> <td>Received</td> <td>Paid</td> </tr> <tr> <td>August</td> <td>13</td> <td>continued Saturday Forward rain vivid lightning in morning cedar tree in No 3 split with lightning more barns burnt around country, another bad thunderstorm in PM, a big meteorful in evening. We worked at road hauling clay to muck part and driving rain cleaned grain etc. Paid Jim and Doug $2.00 Willie down town at night got at Steels 2 collars 25 shoe black 25</td> <td>986.33</td> <td>1049.40 2.00 .50</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>14</td> <td>Sunday Fine sunny day. Mr McVicar preached in AM from 8th commandment Tho shalt not steal and in evening from Zachariah 11.9.13.14 Call Missions {illegible}</td> <td></td> <td>1.50</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>15</td> <td>Monday Fine sunny day warm in PM looked like rain some thunder in evening. Doug and Jim up all day hoeing mangols. We put {bordeau?} mixture also paris green in it on potatoes in morning I scuffled mangols and turnips and harrowed stemp field. Willie got at Foots yeast cake 25</td> <td></td> <td>.25</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>16</td> <td>Tuesday Thunder lightning and heavy rain last night again dark clouds and thunder all day some rain in P.M. We hauled clay to road in AM and in PM Willie took down 10 bags pig chop got Scott shod at {Templins?} 20 harness mended etc McDermot 80 cts at Armstrongs wheat germs 25 cts on afc. I hoed mangols in PM We went up to see cattle at night</td> <td></td> <td> 1.00</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td></td><td></td> <td>986.33</td> <td>1054.65</td> </tr> </tbody></table><table></table></div> <div class="mw-parser-output">1904 Rosmead Diary <table> <tbody><tr> <td>1904</td> <td></td> <td></td> <td>Received</td> <td>Paid</td> </tr> <tr> <td>August</td> <td>17</td> <td>Wednesday Forward Fine sunny day. We cut most of T.L. field to-day banner oats and stooked some. I scuffled turnips in AM with Jennie. Mary down home in evening Father came up with her.</td> <td>986.33</td> <td>1054.65</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>18</td> <td>Thursday Fine sunny day. Willie finished T.L. field and cut rest of Waverley oats No 7 E in AM. In PM he went down for chop 50 cts oil at Websters 18 boot mended 15 postage 2 then he {set?} six rounds in No 2 W. I finished stooking T.L. field to-day. Mother Auntie and Miss Burns up for tea.</td> <td></td> <td>.50 .35</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>19</td> <td>Friday <s>Fine in AM</s> Cloudy day rained at night. Willie finished cutting No 2 W. I stooked up Waverley oats in AM. In PM Father up he and Willie helped me stook more than half of No 2 W. Doug and Jim up in P.M. hoeing mangols.</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>20</td> <td>Saturday Rained steady all lat night. Tremendous amount of rainfall. We cleaned chop in AM in PM Willie took it down to Curtiss and brought it bak 50 also butter from Quarries 95 Paid Doug $1.00. I stooked some more in No 2 in P.M. got wet doing it. I went down town at night got from Fraser Fisher on may $8.00. Fine clear night moonlight.</td> <td></td> <td> 1.45 1.00</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td>986.33</td> <td>1057.95</td> </tr> </tbody></table><table></table></div> <div class="mw-parser-output">Rosmead Diary <table> <tbody><tr> <td>1904</td> <td></td> <td></td> <td>Received</td> <td>Paid</td> </tr> <tr> <td>August</td> <td>21</td> <td>Sunday Forward Fine sunny day. Mr McVicar preached in AM from 9th commandment and in evening from Matt 1.21. Ch coll [church collection] $1.00</td> <td>986.33</td> <td>1057.95</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>22</td> <td>Monday Rained very heavy last night and this morning again, cleared off in PM sunny. We did sundry jobs in AM put coal oil and lard on suckling pigs to kill lice etc etc. In PM we stooked up rest of No 2 then hauled 3 loads earth to road. Mary and Bella downtown in PM in buggy got at Steels on afc dress goods $1.45 soap 25 groceries at Fopots 15 meat at Mills 52 castor oil at Phillips 10.</td> <td></td> <td> .25 .67 .10</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>23</td> <td>Tuesday Fine sunny day. In AM I {fired?} out some of No 6 E and Willie harrowed stump field and scuffled turnips in PM We hauled earth to road and brought up load wood from bush.</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>24</td> <td>Wednesday Fine sunny day. We hauled earth to road in AM and in PM went to see Lacrosse match between Thistles and Techumses latter beat 2 to 1 admittance for both 50 cts. Mrs John Wilkie up for dinner and supper. We started to cut around south field upper half after tea <s>I</s> got stuck in middle wet ground</td> <td></td> <td> .50</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td>986.33</td> <td>1060.47</td> </tr> </tbody></table><table></table></div> <div class="mw-parser-output">1904 Rosmead Diary Received 986|33 61|15 <hr />1047|48 Paid 1060|47 |12 |50 |75 |25 <hr />1062|09 August 25 Thursday Forward Fine in AM rained at noon cloudy PM I took down 6 pigs sold to Schario Feb 20 they weighed 1130 lbs @ 5½ balance 61.15 brought up from Beatys 3 sets slings $6.00 to be paid with straw. then we hauled in half load Bonanza oats from No 2 W and one load Banner from 7.L. field. In PM Willie took load straw down to A. Armstrong 3.00 on afc got on afc1 bag straws 1 25 Bran 50 Tomatoes 10 Mother up in PM stayed all night Father went to Mildmay at noon train I went to managers meeting in church at night. 26 Friday Fine sunny day. We hauled in six loads oats from 7.L field to-day. Bella and Mary called on Mrs Sam McKee in PM Mary bought from Guelph man bottle medicine 50 butter Mrs Quarrie 75 27 Saturday Fine sunny day. We hauled in 8 loads from 7.L field and one load Waverly No 7E. Doug up hoeing and helping in mow to-day. Father came home from Mildmay to-day he came up in PM helped with sheaves etc. 28 Sunday Fine sunny day lightning at night. Mr. McVicar preached in AM from 10th commandment thus ending the series and in evening from Romans 7.19 church collection 25 </div> <div class="mw-parser-output">1904 Rosmead Diary Received 1047|48 <hr />1047|48 Paid 1062|09 |75 |85 |53 <hr />1064|24 August 29 Monday Forward Fine sunny day Willie cut {illegible} oats in S. field. I scuffled turnips. Father up in P.M. we hauled in 2 loads {illegible} oats after supper. I drove Father down in {illegible} 30 Tuesday Fine sunny day. Willie finished cutting No 2 in AM and I scuffled some mangols in PM we hauled in six loads {illegible} oats from No 2 and one Waverly finishing than Father up in PM helping. May down town in PM got at Mills meat 51 at {illegible} walnut oil 10 groceries at Armstongs 25 {illegible} 9 31 Wednesday Fine day sunny and cloudy. We hauled in six loads of {illegible} oats finishing tan then stocked up Joesnette in S field {illegible} Clark and Hay here for tea. September 1 Thursday Some rain last night cloudy {illegible} day a little rain in PM and evening. I disked stump field in AM and Willie disked et again in PM Willie fot tooth filled in AM at Reids 50 paid McDemott for hams etc. 35 fot at C Groved m afe 3 balls {illegible} @ 13 cts and {illegible} casting. Bella down in PM got at Armstrongs spices and vinegar 53 she brought up Mrs Knox and mother for tea and drove them down again. i stocked up some more {illegible} S field. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output">1904 Rosmead Diary Received 1047|48 <hr />1047|48 Paid 1064|24 |35 |90 |10 <hr />1065|50 September 2 Friday Forward Heavy rain last night again warm daycloudy some sunshine in PM then thunder storm and rain again. Willie plowed in No 63 with 4 horses {illegible} plor to-day. I stocked up in S field etc. Bella and Mary at Mrs. R Curlis for tea Willie brought them up in buggy 3 Saturday Cloudy in AM sunny in PM. We scuffled some turnips plowed in No 63 and turned oats sheaves in No 2. Mary down in AM with Lucy Brought Aunt Mary from station she came from Yalt. Willie down town at night got at Mannis 10 cts {illegible} 10 cts snaps at Armstongs can {illegible} 15 Mary got better at Mrs Quarrie 90 cts. Nellie Paulin and Eveline Blair came down in PM in the Calter Pheaton stayed all night. 4 Sunday Fine sunny day cool Mr McVicar preached in AM a sermon on desiscion of House of Lord {illegible} on free church case giving less then 30 mintes night to 50 million of dollar text "whether one member suffers all suffer with it". Mr R. Blythe of B.B. preached in evenibg to united congregation in St Andres at night from Mark 16:15. The misses Blair Paulin went hom in evening. {illegible} 10 5 Monday Some rain last night cloudy morning cleared off fine sunny in PM. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output">1904 Rosmead Diary Received 1047|48 <hr />1047|48 1065|59 |10 |40 |5 |45 |60 |75 <hr />1067|94 September 5 continued Monday Forward We cut almost all of Brogislin oats in S. field when tongue of binder broke. I stocked up. after tea we hauled in load from No 2. Jersey 'Ladysmith' calved this morning how a dull and hifer the hifer dried. Laterday. 6 Tuesday Fine sunny day. Willie wheeled down to Marnies in morning got 6 bolts for binder toungue 10 cts we mended it and finisjed cutting oats in S field thus finishing cutting. we hauled in 8 loads Jeanette oats from S field today. Father up in PM helping us. 7 Wednesday Fine in AM clouded over in PM thunder lightning and rain about 5 o'clock. We took in rest of Black oats 2 lods and rest of No 2 4 loads finished just before the rain Willie paid Douf McLean in full 40 cts Mary down in PM got buns 5 cts she brought up aunt Mary. We went up to see the cattle at night with Scott. 8 thursday Cloudy day. Willie {illegible} full wheat land tunic and I stocked up rest of S field We got chop 9 bgs 45 at Curlirs took down 665 lbs oats @ 33 bushel and 156 lbs wheat to Armstrong on {illegible} and ggot map brushed plums <s>65</s> 65 tomatoes 35 and paid for {illegible} Graham flour 10 oatmeal 10 soup 5 vinigar 10 meat at Vicks 25 rubber and corks 10. Jones and {illegible} {illegible} 95. uncle Willie took aunt Mary home to-day. Mother up in PM </div> <div class="mw-parser-output">1904 Rosmead Diary Received 1047|48 16|25 2|70 <hr />1066|43 Paid 1067|94 |75 1|00 |25 1|00 <hr />1070|94 September 9 Friday Fine sunny day cool. We hauled back 4 loads manure to wheat land with Allan spreader in AM. Willie took Jennie up to Alland but D. Allan brought it back {illegible} In PM we hauled in 5 loads oats from S field Butter cheque for August 1625 10 Saturday Misty morning cloudy forenoon gradually cleared off fine sunny P.M. We hauled oat 9 loads manure to wheat land woth spreade in S field 3 loads. Bella frove father up to Jennies Hamilton to see about telle up some land they have. Sold to {illegible} McKee 210lbs oats @ 1cts lb $2.70 Butter from Mrs Quarrie 75 cts 11 Sunday Fine sunny day clouded over by evening wind storm thunder lightning and rain in church time. Mr McVicar preached in AM from {illegible} 2.18.19 and in evening from Lamentations 3:26. {illegible} 12 Monday Fine sunny day. cool. We hauled with spreader to wheat land 13 loads manure S field fence between us and {illegible} through bush as {illegible} cattle got through we strung {illegible} {illegible} along Mary and Bella down town in PM got at Stubs on {illegible} dress govels $2.24 at {illegible} 10 cts vinegar {illegible} of Phillip 15 Mary gave two weeks ago $1.00 for present to Miss Smellie who is going to {illegible} to live. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output">1904 Rosmead Diary Received 1066|43 <hr />1066|43 Paid 1070|94 14|25 |19 |40 30|00 |2 <hr />1115|80 September 13 Tuesday forward Fine sunny day cool. We hauled 3 more loads 27 in all to wheat land then disked mat of it {illegible} harrowed it and sowed {illegible} {illegible} Golden shaft wheat got at Bob Lindales. We also scuffled turnips. Sam McKee came for spreaderin evening 14 Wednesday Raining most AM misty cleared off late P.M. Willie at Rowe thrashing AM and half of PM. I drove down in buggy got tooth treated at Reids got at Armstrongs rice 25 Paid Dr Armstong bill 14.00 Pm. we felded 13 bags oats cleaned barn etc. 15 Thursday Cold day cloudy in AM sunny in PM Willie at Magwoods thrashing in AM and at Jack Mckee in PM I finished sowing fall wheat in AM and cut 8 rows corn in PM. Mother up in PM Bella and Mary drove her down and got at Stuls velvet 19 {illegible} and dress goods on ap 8.39 16 Friday Cold sunny and cloudy very windy. Willie over at {illegible} McKewws in AM helpingin with straw. I disked in No 6 E. In PM Willietook down chop 40 cts and brought up load {illegible}up with 2 calved we got from McKee $30.00 that were down home. I pulled load {illegible} we took it in after supper postage 2 </div> <div class="mw-parser-output">To transcribe this in table format enter the diarist's words within the html coding in the following manner (or go to “Tips on Transcribing” on our website to learn how to use a word-html converter.) Rosmead Diary <table> <tbody><tr> <td>1904</td> <td>Received</td> <td>Paid</td> </tr> <tr> <td>September 17 Saturday forward Fine sunny warm day. Willie plowed A.M. Perrin plow. 4 horses. I went down got tooth filled at Reids and one pulled sent 3.00 to Stede Briggs Co for grinder. stamp and express order 5. got a C. Grover in aft 2 rubbers for separator 20cts In P.M. Willie took chop to {I/} Hamilton he got chopped yesterday from 1200 lbs oats sold to him got at Nichols 2 shears 90 at Minnies coal oil 30 shear 35. We haul up load wood from bush then load corn. I scuffled turnips with Jennie in PM Mary paid Jim {Fernal?} 15 cts</td> <td>1066.43</td> <td>1115.80 3.00 .05 .90 .65 .15</td> </tr> <tr> <td>18 Sunday. Raining in AM cloudy day. {Bro} Cormie preached in AM from {Bro?} 18.36. first clause and {Bro?} Fergusson in evening from Matt parable of Hidden Treasure Ch collection $5.05 We all went down at night.</td> <td></td> <td>5.05</td> </tr> <tr> <td>19 Monday Fine sunny day. I plowed with Jennie and Scott {No 6?} in AM. Willie paid Bob Jimdale for full {on heat?} ($6.00) Reids {afe?} $10.50 {harness?} mended at Mr. Dennots 30 cts. In PM Willie plowed and I pulled pease with scythe we brought {in?} load with us. Willie got {rumbling?} wheat {gummy/germs?} 25 and bag {illegible}</td> <td></td> <td>16.30 .30</td> </tr> <tr><td>20 Tuesday Cloudy in AM thunder lightning and heavy shower about {10/11?} oclock. Willie plowed in {No6?} and I cut corn we brought home a load. {hum/rum?} and might. I finished cutting corn. Butter {from?} Jennie 80 cts</td> <td></td> <td>.80</td> </tr> </tbody></table><table></table></div> <div class="mw-parser-output">Rosmead Diary <table> <tbody><tr> <td>1904</td> <td>Received</td> <td>Paid</td> </tr> <tr> <td>September 21 Wednesday {Forword/Forward?} White frost this morning ice on water cloudy AM time sunny PM but cold day. Edith {Dirk?}. {Canie?} Semple and Miss McKnee maimed to-day also another wedding. I plowed No 6 in AM and Willie got tooth pulled at Reids paid him in full $1.00. In PM Willie plowed No 6 and I {pulled rest?} of {lease?}. We brought over two loads corn to-day.</td> <td></td> <td>1.00</td> </tr> <tr> <td>22 Thursday Very hard frost last night fine sunny day. Willie took straw down to Besse also 12 and brought {out?} load manure which I spread on J. L. field. In PM he took 25 bushels oats down to mill for J. Chapman @ 34cts {illegible}and brought out load manure from {Hect?} I spread it We brought over 2 loads corn and rest of pease 1 load we plowed in No 6 all day. Mary down town in PM got at Steels dress goods 27 {illegible} express order {illegible} 8 Mary sent $5.00 to Ida Foster for wedding present. Mother up in PM.</td> <td></td> <td>.35 5.00</td> </tr> <tr> <td>23 Friday Cloudy and sunny to-day Jack Dix and Jim Clark over in AM we farmed and bagged 2688lbs oats for farmer at 1ctlb we also lent {Bro?} Hamilton 6bags lbs oat In PM Willie took load wood and 2 bags hen feed home and brought up load manure from Besse also Black Hawk grinding mill {illegible} 35 We plowed in No 6 in PM I spread the load manure {J/T?}. L. Then brought over 2 loads corn. Mary went down to {illegible} at night to social.</td> <td>36.85</td> <td>.35</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>1066.43</td> <td>1115.80</td> </tr></tbody></table><table></table></div> <div class="mw-parser-output">Rosmead Diary <table> <tbody><tr> <td>1904</td> <td>Received</td> <td>Paid</td> </tr> <tr> <td>September 24 Saturday Forward Thunder lightning rain this morning cloudy day raining at night again. We cleaned sheep pen put implements away etc Willie and Mary down Town in buggy in AM they got at Stals dress goods 30 pd at {Mannies?} both 5. I went down town at night paid Hamilton on a/c 12.00 got for oats also 10 also paid Jno Knox 50 & Wamsborough 50</td> <td>1103.28 12.00</td> <td>1150.10 .30 .05 22.00 1.00</td> </tr> <tr> <td>25 Sunday Fine day cloudy. Mr McVicar preached in AM from Heb. 13:8. and in evening from Dan 11:34. Ch Coll 25 Hugh Cameron and Mr D. Thompson down for tea they were at hospital to see William Watson who is there.</td> <td></td> <td>.25</td> </tr> <tr> <td>26 Monday Fine sunny day cloudy in morning. Willie plowed in No 6 all day. We separated lambs from sheep docked on tails those that needed it and put lambs 16 in turnips and som land. {Schuio?} in in morning brought 11 hogs to go when ready market price black and white was 35:00 to be delivered week from Thursday and 16 lambs at 4 1/4 for november, received on them $2.00 Mary and Bella down town in PM got at Armstrongs cheese 13 order 5 at Stales 2 shirts $1.75 {culler?} 15 the 2 5 Rain sent 7.00 4 7 bone 40 {//8 nett 5 9.60?} paid cash on it 6.00*</td> <td>2.00</td> <td><del>2.00</del> .18 6.00</td> </tr> <tr><td>27 Tuesday Fine sunny day Willie took load straw to Beatties payment on slings 3.00 I plowed in No 6. Willi and Father at Jno Rutherfords funeral in PM Bella got at Steels collar 5 at Woods dress goods 30 at {Mels?} meat 20. {Jenni and Maggie {skeck?} up for tea.</td> <td>3.00</td> <td>3.00 .55</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>1120.28</td> <td>1183.43</td> </tr></tbody></table><table></table></div> <div class="mw-parser-output">1904 Rosmead Diary <table> <tbody><tr> <td>1904</td> <td></td> <td></td> <td>Received</td> <td></td> <td>Paid</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>September</td> <td>28</td> <td>Wednesday Forward</td> <td>1120</td> <td>28</td> <td>1183</td> <td>43</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td></td> <td>Fine sunny day. Mary Mother and I drove up to Camerons got dinner then got their horse and buggy and went to Mount Forest to Ida Fosters wedding. She was married to Joseph Eaton we stayed there all night. Willie plowed in No 6 to-day</td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>29</td> <td>Thursday</td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td></td> <td>Rain last night and more or less all AM cleared off in PM. We drove to Jim Lennox for dinner then called on Lizzie Wier came down called on Peter Spank and wife then down to Camerons again got tea changed rigs got home after nine o clock. Willie plowed No. 6 in P.M. Mary gave children M. Forest 10 cts Licquorice 15. </td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td>10/15</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>30</td> <td>Friday</td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td></td> <td>Sunny day very windy all day. Willie plowed in No 6 AM and I cut wood in bush and brought up load. In PM Willie and I went to Show. </td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>October</td> <td>1</td> <td>Saturday</td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td></td> <td>Fine sunny day exceedingly windy. Willie took 6 bags chop to Curliss 30 cts pd and brought up load manure from Sleets put it on 7 L then brought our load wood. In PM he plowed in No 6 Bella and I went down to church. Mr McVicar preached Coll 5. I paid C. Groves a/c $3.20 binder twine 1.90 skinner 1.00 rubbers 20 wash machine 10 sold him oats 2.20 sold Fred Bowby oats $3.95 Willie got glows at Nichols 25 refund on shoes 20 pd 5 Black pig had 10 of a litter to-day one Killed smothered</td> <td>2 3</td> <td>20 95</td> <td></td> <td>30 20 5</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td>1126</td> <td>43</td> <td>1187</td> <td>23</td> </tr> </tbody></table><table></table></div> <div class="mw-parser-output">1904 Rosmead Diary <table> <tbody><tr> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> </tbody></table><table></table></div> <div class="mw-parser-output">1904 Rosmead Diary <table> <tbody><tr> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> </tbody></table><table></table></div> <div class="mw-parser-output">Rosmead Diary 1905 May 3 Wednesday Forward Raining in morning deared if fine (bry?) P.M. very warm. malcolm at (poat?) holes to-day Willie plowed in (srein?) chop land I worked at fence got all rail fence down to gate we got in corner foot father up in evening for some cedar trees Willie drove him down in evening. 4 Thursday Mist morning cleared (illegible) fine. (wann?) William Lindale up all day plowing Willie (culturated?) No 4 in AM. Malcolm digging (poat?) holes all day. I worked at...... </div> <div class="mw-parser-output">Rosmead Diary 1906 July 28 Friday Forward Fine day sunny in AM cloudy in PM looked like rain. Willie cut nest of hay in No 5 and raked up yesterday cut. We got in a loads to-day one of than to-days cutting (illegible) Willie raked up about 6 o'clock. 29 Saturday Rained a little last night as (illegible) rain in PM. Willie raked most of No 5 in AM In PM we finished haying all but rakings 3 loads pretty green and damp one here two to other barn. Father up in PM helping.Bella sold 1 dog egypt to Mrs (muteh?) 15 </div> <div class="mw-parser-output">Rosmead Diary 1906 February 6 Tuesday Forward Very frosty day again sunny. We wraked at (tivealow?) saw machine. Willie and I went to (matnig?) at night in (mause?) at which they presented Dr Rogers with a clock and Annie Mennie with a ring as they are leaving for states. Spaired (illegible) Rutherford in full for 1 1/2 damp work at (turnulp?) $1.90 7 Wednesday Another cold frosty day, sunny AM gradually clouded over in PM, We finished circular saw and cut some wood with it .... </div> <div class="mw-parser-output">Rosmead Diary September 6 Thursday Forward Time sunny day warm (bragy?) I went down in AM got at Wilems mill the (illegible) I took down yesterday 75 also 165 13 Room $1.48 150 hea (illegible) 1.88 paid in it and other (illegible) $5.00 got at Mennis make colonelr 35 got at ammetry make bled salt $1.25. (plooed?) some rod before dinner. In Pm I went to (illegible) Blooks thrashing 7 attor and another one in PM stayed all night as Bella and Willie will not be home to-night. 7 Friday Fine sunny warm day. I went to ...... </div> <div class="mw-parser-output">Rosmead Diary 1907 March 7 Thursday Forward Cloudy day. raw east wind. not very frosty. Father up in morning (ne?) (Edmoustone?) mortgage Willie drove him down with (illegible) in cutter. then we cut wood circular saw. In PM I took load down (Turmiles?) down to (schero?) (illegible) of root house. 8 Friday Cloudy day not very frosty a little stormy. Bella and Willie went up to Arthur to-day with Jess in cutter. I took load (Turmiles?) down to schamo after dinner and brought up load coal from (illegible) sligh 36/0. Mother up in PM. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output">Rosmead Diary November 26 continued Tuesday Forward Willie drove Mary down to (Deatist?) in morning brought (illegible) tough from run glars from mame and frutty (illegible) 26 at forolelle and woodshed. also got in salv pipe fixed at lims to put in for overflow from (illegible) to fome. I worked at woodshed AM and PM day ditch through (backyard?) to put (illegible) pipe in. Willie down town PM again set once more pipe (illegible) threaded and (illegible). </div> <div class="mw-parser-output">Live stock Vegetable Sold of products in 1907 as follows Horses 20500 Cattle 93427 sheep 11760 hogs 57781 butter 12326 wool 4502 eggs 2211 chicken 1092 Milk 85 Pigeons 5 Cream 20 203709 </div> <div class="mw-parser-output">Rosmead Diary 1908 September 6 Sunday Forward Looked like rain in AM cleared (if?) fine PM. Mr Cram back again (freached?) in AM from Rev.7: and in evening from Luke 12.16. girls down at night. Very windy PM 7 Monday First last night fine sunny cool day Willie finished (harrowing?) No 7 W and culturated 7 L flowing. I wowe (illegible) belware firsts in L L fence from (illegible) hay way in AM PM finished selling (illegible) etc. Nellie Paulin and Mr Reudols of furzy celq down for tea another (illegible) evening then drove her down. 2 loaves bread 12 (illegible) </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"><h2>Rosmead Diary</h2> August 8 Sunday Forward Very warm sunny day. Juo Comie breaded AM from Isaiah 31: 1-5 and im wearing from Prouds Yhar in a way that beneath might've a man but then and thereoff are the way of death L.Jay Allimin coll $1.25 SM 50 Monday 9 Warm sunny day and at night. Willi brought us bounds n HORaades cement from C. Wattami. got at Mamin Novel. to mil cement $1.20 mge at Delhaim so sly turnie mge. I got lunch dur reading to hat cement stifs and slathum. Shire are sleannd sanding crushed slurn from Sow to rood different own {unidentifiable}. Willi cut some alfalfa alright. 10 Tuesday Fine sunny day not so summer not at night. Willi finished attic Elfalfa Vo 1 W. ia morning then went for another loud gravel. PM be raked ws alfwlba we took a sinull loud in weight we got two wizes feid went ut back door to-day. Mr Lam own at night miek. 5. We got better eluque yesterday $8.62 11 Wednesday FIne sunny warm day. Willi cut the booly to-day No 2 stedet some too green. I cooled not nutz alfalfa and look in {emad?} loud. May brought us 1 roman and Jessie Samdham and the Mime duldem PM for Ten also & other and work them down again winning. She got at Forb gormium HO med {Harboring?} g-8 Very day weather. <table></table></div> <div class="mw-parser-output"><h2>Rosmead Diary</h2> 1909 Recieved Paid August 12 Thursday forward 91350 87481 Fine sunny day. We cut some No 7 J.L. slouked wh some barley and finished tocking in the alfalfa i boad and ne half with, woking. 13 Friday F one sunny day warm very day weather. We finished cutting No 7 J L to-day got it moily stooked. I stooked ount s brrls No 2 after ters. Girls down torn PM got at Armstrongs n gh August bauouns and astill sook. Mr Gams milk 5 Girls at Guonis for tea. 14 Saturday Fine sunny warm day. I finished stooking No 7. J L. also brerley No 2 AM. Father is in morning see about {sentiniel?} stock Willi drove him down then went to Bob Runck with Jess. In PM Willi and Jeddy Lester pulled sow Umsitte out I heare rats ate. Paul kim 25 Jhey woh 2 colles Quurrie hufer and Jersey slum (cow sucker) down to home/{uotise?} at night. D luse flock I blick birds mound. 15 Sunday Raining a little in morning cloudy mort day cleared R on evening lightning at night. Only Willi and May down AM only Willi at night. Jim Emmi headed AM Rw 19:12. and in evening from the parched ground shall become elme Church Coel 35. LA. ic 16 Monday Fine in morning rained heavy about norm cloudy mnt PM. Mr Sass Sot Caud I Lucy to go. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"><h2>Rosmead Diary</h2> 1909 Recieved Paid August 16 continued Monday forward 91355 88057 To Alex Woods I went down with him to Jim Beathin Wilhim down etc to see about mortgage on J. Smelhic form. I got at Schaim 50 lb mone turnie some mil who paid for last got homis in fell $10120 got butt made et Barty 10 05. Aunt Mary and Errni Jim Paulin came down to-day want back home again after ba. W. Clark 2 day sago HO 17 Tuesday <pre>Cloudy day a little duggle in AM. m Retle W got laud in our dilcter. I hauled loid rails from No 6 J.S feuce to yard at brern and Willi went downtown got at Maries shown 35 at McDeaumonts tug mended 10 d5. We laid cummt Walton at back after PM two elels down from door. Mr Yan milk 5. May downtown PM. </pre> 18 Wednesday Mostly sunny. cloudly PM rained some about 6 I feared at four ndys no le and brought over rest of rails stakes etc from S J feuce. P.M. We out the soheat and some out No 2. Father and mother wh PM al drove them down at night. May got mest Harhurn travelling waggom 70 19 Thursday Misty morning fine sunny day I finished fearing out No 6 and plowed some in AM. I'm ove nearly finished cutting No 2 when wheffelise broke. Frank Dodge and Willi down for dinner & tea. Tomaton & yert coke 25 Butter cheque $5.16 Frank Dodge is going out west next week 91916 89207 </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"><h2>Rosmead Diary</h2> 1909 Recieved Paid August 20 Friday forward 91916 89207 Mostly sunny dark clouds tossing about noon and a heavy shorn for short tunic hassing rain clouds, not warm to-day. I plowed all day No 6 Willi took H80 lbs hors chll down im AM ^Willi 2W di got binds whoh M.2.30 osler courluge 10 mort grain gave Felher Mockqum me cash n JOsh t Trades bracke for 9 vo.w to 280.00 resphlucky to go an mortgage on two Smellion four. May down PM got at Reesells courts 13 hd and fords $2.65 m of at Armstrong. What germs 30 kd (Willi who got them bram & shots 260 mgle) at Phillils note {hofer?} 10 elumlsle at Slucl day gords $2.25. Mr Sam milk 5. WIlli nokaled to Irvine at night. Willi suffered {hotelon?} in PM with Maud. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"><h2>Rosmead Diary</h2> 1909 September 13 continued Monday forward got at Armstrongs m oli flour & sugar $415 at Moup mdz brum $1.25 almost $1.35 or of at {Minni?} on of longhandled steward 75 haid J Sunday $1.00 Fall slum membership. turk how waggon wheel to Hadge to get love oat. He want back Willdown again for Carlet and fricture from Eaton Wehanger wh loud wood from bush before dinner . L ferred out her land nor Junh filled also plowed few {hound?} in sud nomad ni Willi lord No 7 h horse PM. and I commied smuse more I willer not I coul him also at listen {collope?} withdraw. 15 Wednesday Warm, mostly cloudly remind heary about 2 PM. I went t Geulph {Eshlin?} to-day expenses 95 cents. WIlli finished plowing he found No 7 and hammared it. Girls wh wt Jimdala at niger. I want whim 2 got here. 16 Thursday Misty morning where day sunny. Willi at Forah Thursday AM gowdy PM. I plowed nod no all day long. Girls went out to Maggie Barnett in PM Lug in buggy Uhm got at Armstrongs on gh goods $9.30 17 Friday Fine sunny day. Willi at gundales Thursday to-day. I plowed out No 6 AM brought two lords wood forthcoming. W & J Lister brought calvo h from home gowe the 10 sts & basket apples. Mrs Dramie and Liggie afforter, Mrs Geso on for milk 56. I cut some corn im wearing booked WK first. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"><h2>Rosmead Diary</h2> November 9 Thurday forward Frosty sunny and cloudy snowing some Willi plowed all day 4 hours no 6 W. loot wood ect. We are feeding if young cattle hay in other barn there neighs. Couldve yesterday Revs 24 10 Friday Frosty, snowing some in AM sunny and cloudy in PM not so frosty. We brought over loud hay flowed some in No 6 also stunted midge and No 2 wear bottom. Swirls down town with Lueg in PM got at Miles meet 25 at Miells nails <s>nlls</s> 21 ets {unindentifiable text} 11 Saturday Frost last night turned out fine sunny day must Judiem summer like we have had. Willie finished plowing now then look 573 us big choh and got us bbs hurley at Gowelys slugs in all to Willvis null 40th gut. dimmer at home brought us choh when plowed over No 1 4 hours rim mow father wh brter Willi drove him and Billa down at night got him boots mended at W: 13th 65 haid R Ren furnace $1,80 Doug McLean turning turnlo 20th got at Mennis male shear landside and Loll for same 75 d5. 2 Sunday Fine day sunny. Mr McWniur preached in AM from Matt. 3:14. Done emblem n they shoot and im evening from Matt 7:7. Lwwt to Davig Crughlors funeral im V.M. Mr Roborh rounded ouvrir. SLC toll $11.00 Sferiel minimum 20 </div> untranscribed https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/5e88f4993682bdbcff2182e0a1000772.pdf 33ae4d9353973a3707470540d26e8319 UG Transcription Progress Scripto transcription progress Done Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. {printed paper clipping} THE FARMER'S ADVOCATE Act, which comes into force on January 1st, 1915, gives the following weights for the following vegetable and commodities. A bushel of any of these articles, unless a bushel by measure is specially agreed upon shall be the following:- Artichokes, 56 lbs; beans, 60 lbs.; beets, 50 lbs.; bituminous coal, 70 lbs.; blue grass seed, 14 lbs.; carrots, 50 lbs.; castor beans, 40 lbs,; clover seed, 60 lbs.; hemp seed, 44 lbs.; lime, 70 lbs.; malt, 36 lbs.; onions, 50 lbs.; parsnips 45 lbs.; potatoes, 60 lbs.; timothy seed. 48 lbs. Turnips, 50 lbs. And a bag shall contain:-artichokes, 84.; beets, carrots, onions and turnips, 75 lbs,; parsnips, 65 lbs., and potatoes, 90 lbs. Persons selling or offering for sale these articles not up to the required weight will be liable to a fine of $25 on the first offence, and not exceeding $50 for each subsequent offence. {another printed paper clipping} The same Act defines a barrel of flour as 196 lbs., and a half barrel as 98 lbs.; rolled oats must weigh 180 lbs. to the barrel, and rolled wheat, 100 lbs. to the barrel, and 50 lbs. to the half barrel. {end paper clipping} Calf feed ground rolled oats 22 lbs linseed meal 10 " flour middings 5 " fine corn meal 11 fine <s>barn</s> blood meal 1 1/2 salt 1/2 " Preventation of Mosquito bites Oil of Citronella (Andropogon Nardus) Agg6. 42 Series 1, Subseries 3 https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/177498b843e3af8ff19604757e0ac8ac.pdf 84d27c3d7670660e59330b1495e0b844 UG Transcription Progress Scripto transcription progress Done Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. Wm Heyword D. Company 34th Battalion Guelph X ry 1.15 Sulphate A. ammonia usually contains 20 b of nitrogen it is retained by the soul can be applied any time. Should not be applied to land deficient in lime. from 100 to 200 pound to area. Nitrate of Soda is strongly soluble contains about 15.6 % of nitrogen should be applied to growing crops apply from 100 to 200 lbs for arse Calcium Cyanamid. contains about 15% nitrogen Ground rock Phosphate from 25 to 40% of Phosphoric acid Boric Slug from 11 to 13% of available good for soon land slow in action " " contains lime Sulphur phosphate in Arid Phosphate 14 to 16% " " do not apply to sour lands https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/e1c2dff3e7a166dfd6eb815e30b1a116.pdf 8b50a71f568c5f30fd086c019cbbeceb Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. == Rosmead Diary == 1914 Paid June J E Rec H E 5 Monday Fine sunny day cool. We spread fine loads manure from yard pig peas and sheep house on J. L. spear crop land with spread A.M. PM we spread another load and planted six more rows potatoes 3 and about one third of a row from J. L. were David's Warriors rest common Dr McFadgeon Came up after dinner opened eyes of Mauds colt they being stuck together then altovid Dan colt and left it standing while doing it. Bob Lindale down at night got some strawberry plants 2 Tuesday Very cool last night, some say a slight frost. & this drove down in morning took cream to Russells also 1.95 lbs Potatoes to Ellis @ $1.05 345 per bag $2.27 got shorts $1.40 chicken feed $1.50 227 290 paid balance on groceries got May 26th 55. Willie 55 proud I L. AM and I find home around now land no be supplied some in new overhard day flower bed etc I wed Bowley over PM he and Willie clipped 5 sheck I wed took sick and went home. I powed and harrowed at J. L. P.M. near Fordsforce. We drove up to see cattle at Allans come home by Gass' and got lend of his shears. 3 Wednesday Sunny and cloudy rained a few drops at 79890 night. I went to Aboyne for beef in morning 1446 14 145 41 576 17 77 32 UG Transcription Progress Scripto transcription progress Done https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/e8e3262a413bd71c690aab8245fe0212.pdf e083dd0531933b2e3776423b38e18f21 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. == Rosmead Diary == 1914 June I E 3 798 90 continued Wednesday forward Jess in buggy got lime at Kiln on way back 5 cts. D. allan down in morning to see about the cattle Willie drove him up to the fifty and they brought the cattle down from the sand hill to watertrogh and setted them there Chapman and Swagey in morning in auto try sell up corn cultivation. I finished scuffling new orchard and Willie chored the sheep before {illegible}. PM Willie finished shearing the sheep Final Bowley bring two such. I finished plowing and harrowing at J L. 4 Thursday 1 Raining last night and this forenoon at times cloudy day cleared off in evening. We have had no heavy rain this spring so far. Willie drove down took 58 lbs wool to Roundle left it there as Jim Russell was busy unloading binder he got at Ellis chase 18 cts bolts for plow at Mannies 6 cts bread todts 12 cts brought up ToM. I fixed broken handles in wheel hoe. Pm mwe spread 3 loads manure (apr) on pig yeard below new orchard no 4. a. and plowed most got not sowed with paine Willie helped Mary plant cabbage in new orchard, also dropped some. Shay took old paper off wall in dining room. We wld 9/12 <s>day eggots Raves</s> @ 17 ds $1.61 got lost wakes egg morning 161 1.61, 18 cts las than aported eggs being down + cts paid for cool oil 30 cts Willie drove to M Domain in evening Rogerson & Gus in to see colt Mr Joss in PM got dep for whistsee. I fixed fence between us and Sindales. Girls got government cheque on Monday $20.00 https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/0e1752ccca20c907450d692e07a1ba59.pdf c66212a0bb554a70a7ee0ec6ff7f6270 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. == Rosmead Diary == Paid 1914 June Rec H E J 5 79941 Friday forward 1464 37 145 91 576 28 77 32 Fine sunny day. Willie harrowed all the I L field arrows turnip land potatoes and corn up to turn in hardwood bush from there up to I L missed the corn. I put some future book on dining room PM we find handles on weeder. and Willie went over the corn we left in AM with it. I finished plowing the rope land in Slo 4. A. Wm Clarke up for eyes AM & day 34 cts 34 We drove up to see cattle at night also drove in to see how D. Allan was he having been sick. We gave Edith back 25 cts our $1.00 extra Dave gave us on May 15th thus making 25 cts extra total 525 for pease 25 6 Saturday Fine sunny day. I activated and harrowed the rope bond in 110 4 A also cultivated rope land in now land 110 6 A.M. Willie chopped. 872 PM we drilled up in 110 4 A and sowed vape in it. Willie paid Fred Vowley $2.00 in full for sheep washing and shearing. I drove down town at night took 145 lbs potatoes to Ellis $160 160 got 2 lbs turnip seed 60 cts groanies 90 cts bread 90 60 and burns 7 oots 17 cts exchanged duck food 17 for wheat at Eelis called Arthurs etc got credit bill for wool at Russells $16.24 7 Sunday Very warm day especially PM thunder showers passing around PM and warning a slight shower home in morning. Mr Millierpreached AM and evening Anniversary services. The morning text was Rev 3:11. and in morning to united 505 808 23 congregation from 200 for 4:8. Christian optimism am coll 50 cts open 5 cts 466 56 146 98 518 88 82 37 https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/ae4d470cf9fc46a5b905e3499ae0de61.pdf 493a12530b3deab799940cca6afc7621 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. == Rosmead Diary == 914 Paid June S E Rec H E J 8 808 23 1466 56 146 98 578 88 82 37 Fine sunny very warm looked a little like rain at times. I disked turnip land AM Willie nailed fibre board in dining room. PM Willie drove down team in waggon to bring up sound hand stove from Roma but didnt get it he brought drill plow shear from Hodge who could cut sharpen it it being cast sted. We took land salt back to J L field spread it on turnip land after having harrowed it then we rolled it Willie put shear on drill plow again, a tedious job. We took Beatrice hifer young John hifer and Jersey calf up to Allans fifty in evening drove other cattle down to them from sand hill. Tuesday 9 Exceedingly warm day sunny, dry weather. I made 32 drills at 1 l AM and Willie sowed them with Derby turnips. PM we drove down in waggon helped Willie load secondhand stove or range from Bob Kens whids he took up 59 also head and lemons in 7 oots 29 cts and lb 29 turnip seed Ellis 30 cts. I stayed to meeting 30 of Property Committee in Ridols then went to Wm. Deans to see his corn cultivator also to Chapmans Willie finished disking turnip land PM. I drove down to Maywoods with meat bay than Willie and I drove up to Allan to see about cattle got 1 lb Turnips seed of Davip our growing. Scharins milk 25. 25 Wednesday Fine sunny warm day. I rolled and drilled 80 up rest of turnip land Ro 11 L making 44 drills 76 in all. and Willie took mean to Russells got there 809 62 sugar 50 cts turnip seed 25 cts nail to Mannies 3 cts. 55 25 1466 81 146 82 579 43 82 37 https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/2a06e2304e0dd8cf29dd601970978828.pdf 1eb1fbb00e3a4b3a20be1ff97fa11525 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. == Rosmead Diary == 1914 Paid June S E Rec H E J 10 809 62 continued Wednesday forward 1466 81. 147 82 579. 43 82 37. he brought up 70 M and chopped till noon. PM Willie finished sowing turnips and 7 and I fixed up and wired food in No 6 N. E of poplar bush. I thinned some mangets to-day Willie wheeled up to see cattle in evening asked about a pig that strayed away nobody had seen it. I drove to M down in evening dro drove down to see J. Chapman we corn cultivator boot didn't seem him. 80. Deans and Davidson called PM about corn cultivation Wm clank eggs me day 18 cts 18 11 Thursday Fine day warm mostly sunny looked like rain at times. We drove up to Alland got Davy to go up to the fifty with us and we fixed the water supply. PM I put fibre board on dining room and Willie drove own Panck in buggy got at Stretchand and 97 Linn flour 80 chase 17 and brought up the 97 corn cultivator from Chapmans he lost 2 teeth drove down again got one of them. Mary sold 4 1/2 doz eggs to Reeves @ 18 cts also got 9 cts extra on last weeks sale total 90 cts 90 Mr Mackie brought over some duck eggs, got milks cts 10 12 Friday cool and cloudy in morning cleaned off sewing got warm PM cool at night again. WIllie cultivated corn with now cultivator to-day Jos & Panch. I took Ayshine to Fords them finished putting fibre board on dining room AM. PM I rode back to 7 L with Chapman and Laughran in Chapmans auto to see Willie cultivating corn Laughron wanted to see it 16 09 I fixed fine between bask and grain ROH doing with PM. Mrs Mackie potatoes 45 45 81059 Bella finished preparing fining room to-day cream chaque yesterday $16.09 1484 53 148 79 579 43 82 37 https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/50e6b5486432cc6d22552cf0c6f648eb.pdf 138f68231153c05354453df2efe0bd0f Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. == Rosmead Diary == 1914 Paid June J E Rec H E J 13 810 59 Saturday Forward 1484 53 148 79 579 43 82 37 Fine sunny day. breezy cool at night. We took sheep gotes down to Ro 4 bask fence in waggon them put load wood on it from file in Ro 6 bush. Willie finished corn cultivating the corn AM brought the wood home with him I finished fixing the stamp fane RO 4 bush using the sheep gates etc. Linde Will Paulin up for dinner had home at Guelph on jury stayed down at home last night. he went up to author with sur Malone the mail man. PM Willie cultivated the new land piece in 40 6. I churned them hoed mangels. Willie went down town at night got bread at tools 12 cts. 12 14 Sunday Fane sunny cool. John Cormie preached AM from Jon 13.30 a sermon on Judas Iscariot. and Mr bram to united congregation in St Andrews 22 at night from Matt 6:13 a sermon on temptation Only Willie and I at St Andrews at night St Andrew Call 10 10 15 Monday Fine sunny cool, windy PM clouded over rained a few drops in morning. I harrowed potatoes also rope land at 7 L than brought harrows down to new land Ro 6. Willie plowed and harrowed it, we mad a lane dowd ditch from iron gate to gap in Ro 6 bush and put cows & calves in to Ro 6 bush. I thinned mangels PM. 16 Tuesday Fine sunny cool day very dry weather 810 81 Willie cultivated rape land at T. L. 1484.53 148.91 579.43 82.47 https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/573f72ae4f21b9bb877d27984be22d4c.pdf 308a5a4735fe2ea186197fe7d5cf5e8c Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. == Rosmead Diary == 1914 Paid June J E Rec H E J 16 810 81 continued Tuesday forward 1484 53 148 91 579 43 82 47 then brought cultivator and roller over finished plowing now land No 6 and harrowed it. I thunned mangels. PM I rolled now land Ro 6 and drilled it up and Willie hoed mangels. Girls drove down P. M. Punch in buggy paid Russells $10.00 on up of carpet paid stats $5.25 525 1000 for wildoth both por 70 M. got wheeatels Russells 13. 13 also 2 pain shoes it on ap Russells also vicloth 5 p cts they got supper 15 38 at home then came around by M in Rees and left meet bag. Willie Black + Miss Bongin marked this morning. 17 Wednesday Fine sunny dayfrost last night. I trimmed mangels and pruned some trees in now orchard Willie down town A. M. took 51 1/4 lbs wool to Russells on after got cream corn got at 708 2 15 groceries $2.00 chase Ellis 15 cts. brought up 2 15 70 M. 7 and I drove up to ape cattle at allows gave them salt. Willie sowed rope in now land no 6 PM. We drove to M down in warning went to Wilson to see L. Allan is going to Guelph but debut on him. Jamasa Johans & keyframe onar for miller paid 25 cts on ap. 25 Soren McRae brought meat this morning 18 Thursday Fine sunny day looked like rain PM desk clouds parsing around. Willie went to Guelph and to 180 Experimental plots, sow Carrie Robinson, fones 80 cts took 80 any watch to Pringle to got leaned paid $1.00 on it. I made 100 pantry under stairs in Rilto. Dr Mc7adgen in at noon to see Mands colt saint it had poll wil we have to poultine it. We sold 7 1/2 doz eggs to Reeves @ 18 cts $1.35 135 830.14 We chopped some in morning 1486.13 157.24 590.43 82.47 https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/d86a155e4706915b06bc670b47eb8c92.pdf 894c7a8f5d59c69939b40ce2bdad10ab Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. == Rosmead Diary == 1914 Paid June S E Rec H E J 19 830 14 Friday continued 1486 13 157 24 590 43 82 47 Cloudy morning rained most AM cloudy most of day sunshine late PM got very cold at night. I cleaned out sheephouse Willie sharpened crown plow {elans?} and chopped AM. P.M. Willie plowed rope land J. L. I looked for the 3 sowes that get out on wood couldit see than Willie drove doug sederwood (Baclays) met than coming home. Miss Hammond here for tea and evening I drove her and Mary down in evening she to Lindsays, Mary stayed down Dave McIntyre & family came to Auntie to-day Wm Clark up for eggs 2 doz 36 cts 36 20 Saturday Hard frost lant night. come potatoes cts frozen. I cultivated corn with 2 horse cultivator AM and Willie finished it P.M. also potatoes. I trimmed mangels. May come up in morning she got present for Samara Scherins $150. news Rand and postage 10 cts she also 160 370 gave last week 25 cts for missing. Willie 25 got at Guelph on Thursday Powells 50 cts 50 The girls over at Schains PM gave the present to Samara I walked down at night got Paris green 25 at <s>Richals</s> Mennies 25 cts. Sunny day rain at night. 21 Sunday Cloudy mostly, cool Mr Graw preached AM from the and in warning from 2nd Peter 1. 05 middle done the Forresters occupied front middle seats. Kate foaled last night in 11 and box stall a filly. Quarrie calved to-day bull Dr McFadzen came up at noon 833 84 Samuel {Mands?} colt for poll with only Willie have he got Mackie over to help Ch 100 L A 10 1486.49 157.24 592.78 83 11 8 https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/f8d545447cb6baad25e71319d9293948.pdf e1daf4e61943ff475d4b990dc1466dc3 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. == Rosmead Diary == 1914 Paid June S E Rec H E J 22 833 84 Monday Forward 1486 49 157 24 592 78 83 82 Rain last night mostly cloudy today some sunshine. Willie plowed rope land at J L A M with team I trimmed evergreens etc PM we drove down to mountain matching hand U Richardon Lub Cam. Mr Godfrey speaking for Richarson outro J J Groing lom cam. Goo Daye & sint Maggie down home. Raymon in AM looking at Rutes colt. Sum M: Rove over at wight got beg Rye Buckhurst 126 lbs to pour has to Retum 190 lbs after harvest we have up to see cattle in warning Punch in buggy. Willie sold wool to reg man 12 cts. I chopped some 12 23 Tuesday Fine day cloudy and sunny, warm. Willie took Punch to Raymons in morning. I about finished thinning mangels to-day. Willie drove down Jess in buggy got her shod at Hodges 30 cts 30 tug mended at Wordens 10 cts minds Manins 10 must 20 110 Shortneeds 60 cts. Uncle Go Dodge and aunt Maggie came up before dinner We took the former around the farm etc. they stayed till six PM. Willie cultivated corn PM also harrowed what he had plowed there. I took meat bag down to Maywoods at night. Junera Scharins was married to Mr Brown they went to Guelph into auto's early in morning come back between 9 & 10. Mr Royerson in got 126 lbs buckwheat for seed. 24 Wednesday Thunder lightning and the heaviest rain this 83494 season came last night. we got up through 1486 61 157 84 593 28 83 82 https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/3cf32fa1e9c26728cdd317f999777e3f.pdf e9d373ddab061e4c633e23f9b88b0d2f Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. == Rosmead Diary == {to the left of the diary entries}continued Wednesday forward night and put in Kate and Maud with their colts. rained in the morning again and early AM cleaned off fine sunny warm PM Willie standed round work to-day he hauled one load broken stones AM and 3 loads PM all to J. L. exempt last one wuluck he put on S. L. near Q. S. R. The body of Mr Cushing was taken out of the river at washing green to-day his drowning is a mystery yet. I chopped pine at cow AM cut a split wood cleaned up yard and hoed in garden and orchard PM. I put carbon Bisulphite in the 4 ground hog holes in evening. on sound hill we still polite Patsy Mauds colt on work. Wm. Maywood brought meat Willie got strainer past pended at McClauhan 10 cts Thursday Fine sunny day cloudy at terries not very warm. Willie finished road work this AM hauling 3 loads to J. L. he stuffed corn with corn cultivator also plowed some rope land PM. I put cross stakes and rides on land fame bottom of rope in Ro 3. A cleaned out stables etc. PM I hoed 6 rows of the experimental mangels staked out 2 rows for a plot put Ro 2 N of S on the 2 rows next row of trees N. W. Ro 3 R S on next 2 rows and Ro 4 R of S in next 2 rows I chopped some horse and cow in evening Willie got at 70 S growing 55 cts gr flex 25 cts. Friday Fine sunny warm day clouded over and rained a little at night. Willie took cream {to the right of the diary entries} <table> <tbody> <tr> <td>1914</td> </tr> <tr> <td>June</td> <td>S</td> <td>E</td> </tr> <tr> <td>24</td> <td>834</td> <td>94</td> </tr> <tr> <td>25</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td></td> <td>80</td> </tr> <tr> <td>X</td> </tr> <tr> <td>26</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>835</td> <td>84</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td>Paid</td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>Rec</td> <td></td> <td>H</td> <td></td> <td>E/td></td> <td></td> <td>J</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>1486</td> <td>61</td> <td>157</td> <td>84</td> <td>593</td> <td>28</td> <td>83</td> <td>82</td> </tr> <tr> <td>/td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td>10</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td>55</td> <td></td> <td>25</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>1486</td> <td>61</td> <td>158</td> <td>39</td> <td>593</td> <td>63</td> <td>83</td> <td>82</td> </tr> </tbody> </table> UG Transcription Progress Scripto transcription progress Done https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/bb3249da91db17af9b266fa9d66b84da.pdf c0b3c17c52716a9a3585d21656b8511b Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. == Rosmead Diary == {to the left of the diary entries}continued Friday forward down to Russells and brought up 78M. I stuffed mangels in new orchard also some rope in Ro 4 A then Willie finished plowing rope land J L. PM he finished harrowing rope land and cultivated corn with C. C. I roed in N. O. cut some dead trees down in book chimed out heatrouse out fine to pules of brook it in yard. Willie drove 70 M down in evening. Saturday Cloudy day breezy cool east wind rained at night. We spread 7 loads mamone on rope land at S L (spr) got from yard shophouse hot bed pig par etc. Aunt Mary Pauline come down with maid man Malone got dinner home Willie drove her to station en route Guelph to catch 5 O'clock train than came around by Allan's fifty to see cattle. Jess in buggy. We used Maud in spreader with Jess and Punch first time hitched since she foaled we still poutine colt. Willie down town at night. got bread Foots 12 cts Mrs Scharins our in warning paid for milk 50 mean 25 Sunday Cloudy day. rained at times. Mr Grow preached AM from Acts 17. 11. and in evening from From 1 Sam 29:3. Dave and others went up to Marsh to-day. Ch coll 50 Monday Cloudy day raining at times cool got very windy at night. We drove up to Commarch {to the right of the diary entries} <table> <tbody> <tr> <td>1914</td> </tr> <tr> <td>June</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>26</td> <td>835</td> <td>94</td> </tr> <tr> <td>27</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td></td> <td>62</td> </tr> <tr> <td>28</td> </tr> <tr> <td>29</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>836</td> <td>46</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td>Paid</td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>Rec</td> <td></td> <td>H</td> <td></td> <td>E</td> <td></td> <td>J</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>1486</td> <td>61</td> <td>158</td> <td>39</td> <td>593</td> <td>63</td> <td>83</td> <td>81</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td>12</td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>75</td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td>50</td> </tr> <tr> <td>1487</td> <td>36</td> <td>158</td> <td>51</td> <td>593</td> <td>63</td> <td>84</td> <td>32</td> </tr> </tbody> </table> UG Transcription Progress Scripto transcription progress Done https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/4069f693439b65270237ffd2f9afe0f7.pdf 1cb4680a4413dd5773eb21d120f2b057 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. == Rosmead Diary == {to the left of the diary entries}continued Monday forward and voted for U. Richardson for M.P.P. took D. Allon up with us we went around by the 50 and gave cattle salt. PM we cleaned up barn put lumber up in on scaffold etc. I chopped a little when gasoline gave out. Willie downtown night to hear results of section gave 10 cts admittance to 7. Hull. Craig defeated. Whitney government sustained. Tuesday Fine sunny day. warm. Willie spread load manure on ropeland then disked till about 11. I scraped up manure in yard then hoed in orchard D. Allan came down I took him up also bag rye buckwheat 107 lbs which he is going to sow some of then went to Royarsons. with Kate he was not at home. Willie chopped some before dinner. PM we cultivated corn with CC I hoed about 6 rows then came over with P while bargain sold him a sheep 109 lbs @ 5 1/2 $5.95 cheque young Groves up for mean 13 cts. Mesdames James & McRae over for tear letter brought meet bags. Wm. Maynard brought meat bag. I took Kate up to Royernons at night came down again. Mrs make over for milk 5 cts. {to the right of the diary entries} <table> <tbody> <tr> <td>1914</td> </tr> <tr> <td>June</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>29</td> <td>836</td> <td>46</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td></td> <td>10</td> </tr> <tr> <td>30</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>836</td> <td>56</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td>Paid</td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>Rec</td> <td></td> <td>H</td> <td></td> <td>E</td> <td></td> <td>J</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>1487</td> <td>36</td> <td>158</td> <td>51</td> <td>593</td> <td>63</td> <td>84</td> <td>32</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td>10</td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>5</td> <td>95</td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>13</td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>5</td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>1493</td> <td>49</td> <td>158</td> <td>61</td> <td>593</td> <td>63</td> <td>84</td> <td>34</td> </tr> </tbody> </table> UG Transcription Progress Scripto transcription progress Done https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/b141bc7ff8a60cc8472e0a53c1f949d3.pdf 776fd8f68b9a1b031e3b768eaa9fecb8 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. == Rosmead Diary == {to the left of the diary entries}Dominion Day Wednesday forward Mostly cloudy a few drops rain PM I went for meat jess in buggy this morning. Willie spread load manure on rope loud then disked rest of it AM. I chopped pig and hood in N. Orchard. PM W. Maynard and I drove up to I. Lamples N. Hardton's Carrie etc. than to J Percy bought a leaf ring star there for $55. delovered at slaughter house I paid $5.00 on it. Willie trained trees P. M. mother up. PM I drove her down Punch in buggy. Thursday Cool cloudy and sunny mostly sunny PM Willie spread load manure 7 L cultivated wam AM freashy finished cultivating at then came home went down for strawberries at Jamesons 90 cts ham at Begins 90 lines Wordan $2.00 took 5 day eggs to Args. I took Kate up to Reyonans at down dred. I cleaned yard hood in orchard etc sold Reeves 6 1/2 day eggs $1.17 P.M. Dave & his wife and on Fred daughter Helen Fred and his wife Nellie and Alex his youngest are also Jean Malone came up in caryall they done drove for another and his wife about 5 PM they wore all have for tea and warning. Willie finished cultureting corn PM also potatoes. Dave and I walked back to 7 L to an corn etc Friday Fine day sunny and cloudy looked like rain at this warm PM. Willie spread last bad nannie of sermon on rope and then harrowed it then I drilled it up AM & PM. 64 dulls {to the right of the diary entries} <table> <tbody> <tr> <td>1914</td> </tr> <tr> <td>July</td> <td>S</td> <td>E</td> </tr> <tr> <td>1</td> <td>836</td> <td>46</td> </tr> <tr> <td>2</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>8</td> <td>80</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>845</td> <td>36</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>845</td> <td>56</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td>Paid</td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>Rec</td> <td></td> <td>H</td> <td></td> <td>E</td> <td></td> <td>J</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>1493</td> <td>49</td> <td>158</td> <td>61</td> <td>593</td> <td>63</td> <td>84</td> <td>32</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td></td> <td>5</td> <td>00</td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td></td> <td>1</td> <td>80</td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td>2</td> <td>00</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>1</td> <td>17</td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>1494</td> <td>66</td> <td>165</td> <td>41</td> <td>595</td> <td>63</td> <td>84</td> <td>32</td> </tr> </tbody> </table> UG Transcription Progress Scripto transcription progress Done https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/4f5c95910d165125da5b954d62e5f4cb.pdf 7475f1276455fadec567f70d677ff8f1 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. == Rosmead Diary == {to the left of the diary entries}continued Friday forward Willie scffled sometimes with Maud AM PM Willie took Maud down to Hills lowe got at 70 S sugar 100 turnip and 25 rope 12 cts graphite at Nichols 5 cts. Wm Clark up for eggs 36 cts yesterday Willie paid misnomer note $5.14. I drove down to meeting of managers at night. We pulled chairs. Saturday Mostly sunny clouded over rained a few drops. Willie took cream down to Russells in morning. Nelson Simmons up all day we hoed corn to-day. Willie sowed rape at 7 L what I drilled yesterday them scuffled some turnips. I drove down town Punch in buggy got rivets at Minnies 8 cts hinge at Chapimans 10 cts for (Sfor) got Sunday shoes (The long life shoe) at Stuls 3.50. Cheque from Argo for eggs $2.16. Willie paid Chapman cheque on Royal $55.00 Jab 2nd for corn cultivator Sunday Fine sunny day. I stayed at home AM. Mr Crow preached AM from Luke 9:23 and in evening from Psalm 103:10. M coll 50 Monday Fair sunny day, very warm PM. N. Sup all day we had corn. Willie dropped the AM. scuffled turnips. I drive to straight horse aloque next Paring with star paid him cheque JB $27 cook $23 Pickle Bergin got shop gave cheque $9.00 Johans middle 20 cts. Wm. Maynard up in morning with his shave for leaf ring star. {to the right of the diary entries} <table> <tbody> <tr> <td>1914</td> </tr> <tr> <td>July</td> <td>S</td> <td>E</td> </tr> <tr> <td>1</td> <td>836</td> <td>56</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>6</td> <td>56</td> </tr> <tr> <td>4</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>5</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>81</td> <td>68</td> </tr> <tr> <td>6</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>933</td> <td>60</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td>Paid</td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>Rec</td> <td></td> <td>H</td> <td></td> <td>E</td> <td></td> <td>J</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>1494</td> <td>66</td> <td>165</td> <td>41</td> <td>595</td> <td>63</td> <td>84</td> <td>32</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td></td> <td>1</td> <td>00</td> <td></td> <td>25</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td>17</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>36</td> <td></td> <td></td> <td>5</td> <td>14</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td>18</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>2</td> <td>16</td> <td>3</td> <td>50</td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td>55</td> <td>50</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td>50</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td></td> <td>22</td> <td>50</td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>9</td> <td>20</td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>1506</td> <td>38</td> <td>192</td> <td>41</td> <td>656</td> <td>37</td> <td>84</td> <td>82</td> </tr> </tbody> </table> UG Transcription Progress Scripto transcription progress Done https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/e598fbdd95297657e19ad6c6a8b1227c.pdf 41d94742a5814f4d768d736608a5ee29 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. == Rosmead Diary ===== Sunday forward === Sunny. very warm PM. N.S.W all day we finished hoeing corn and potatoes and got 10 drills turnips thinned Willie chopped, finished saffing turnips drove down at noon for M:, 7 adgown to come up and 211 colt he also gave meat bag to maywood also $1.25 fair share of butchering beef ring other. McFadgeon called PM to see colt. Willie and Bella drove up to Slecocks Belwood road at night to prayer meeting. We salt butter to Pringle to Guelph he may watch. === Wednesday === A little rain last night. Fine warm sunny day. Thunder and some rain afar drops PM. We cut wood. and wood in bush AM Willie drove down for 7 oM and Aunt May who came there yesterday he got at 70S grows 86 cts got from Maywood $290 our share of leaf ring hide. Wm Clark of for eggs 36 cts We hoed turnips PM. Hw Knigt in selling cool crl intakes we gave mdr for tank of out ados cylinder oil grows. I drove to M down in evening then drove up to Jus Austing to see his ails etc Willie want up with me to see cattle. Aunt May wound up in stage Malone come in for war === Thursday === Fine sunny warm day a little cloudy at times. N. S. up all day We got total of 50 rows done now of turnip <table> <tbody> <tr> <td>1914</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>July</td> <td>S</td> <td>E</td> </tr> <tr> <td>7</td> <td>933</td> <td>60</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td></td> <td>125</td> </tr> <tr> <td>8</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td></td> <td>86</td> </tr> <tr> <td>9</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>935</td> <td>71</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td>Paid</td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>Rec</td> <td></td> <td>H</td> <td></td> <td>E</td> <td></td> <td>J</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>1506</td> <td>38</td> <td>192</td> <td>41</td> <td>656</td> <td>37</td> <td>84</td> <td>82</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td>1</td> <td>25</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td>86</td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>2</td> <td>refund 90</td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>36</td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>1509</td> <td>64</td> <td>193</td> <td>27</td> <td>657</td> <td>62</td> <td>84</td> <td>82</td> </tr> </tbody> </table> UG Transcription Progress Scripto transcription progress Done https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/f7b4e612896515c14b136c7dea8fb66e.pdf 9429e8488c43aaf501ceceb1f1c4365d Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. == Rosmead Diary ===== continued Thursday forward === Willie hood to-day. Mauds colt seams to he getting worse Willie wholed down in evening to see M: Fadgeon got medicine for colt. Got brigade needed at Lanktimes 15 cts === Friday === Fine sunny warm cloudy zone late PM. very day weather. N. S up all day throwing turnipsI hood with him AM Willie hood 25me PM. I drove girls down PM come went to church Rev Blythe (AY) preached from Jus 14:6. We gave callo Girls got at Ransells mof 89 cts drown goods mings is self 10 flag poplar 5. I got hair out Grahams 20 cts Willie paid N. S. $5.00 m of Mackie came over in warning got a sow from us $10.00. We gave Andrew Schain 5 doz eggs @19 cts ne ofc. === Saturday === Fine sunny very warm looked like rain at turns but never comes. NS up AM finished thinning the turnips we paid from $1.00 more, mi full to date. I hood mangols in N. O. sound time Willie took wean to Ransells also Agg to Wilsons paid $1.00 then we brought load cut wood from bush pale to house. Willie drilled up potatoes PM d 7 Lulte CC steam. McFadgan was in to see colt PM Yesterday and of us have he left bottle medicine. We got cream they me Guelph 14.69. Willie whaled from at night paid Bol. Kar for stove $10.00 mustard 15 gown 8 at Eelies luisand oil Marnies 12 Belmeator 15 cts sectarians for manor of J Chapmans 35 <table> <tbody> <tr> <td>1914</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>July</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>9</td> <td>935</td> <td>71</td> </tr> <tr> <td>10</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>5</td> <td>45</td> </tr> <tr> <td>11</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>X</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>12</td> <td>85</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>954</td> <td>01</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td>Paid</td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>Rec</td> <td></td> <td>H</td> <td></td> <td>E</td> <td></td> <td>J</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>1509</td> <td>64</td> <td>193</td> <td>27</td> <td>657</td> <td>62</td> <td>84</td> <td>82</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td>15</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td>10</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td>20</td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td>5</td> <td>00</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>10</td> <td>00</td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td>1</td> <td>00</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td>1</td> <td>00</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>14</td> <td>69</td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td></td> <td>10</td> <td>00</td> <td></td> <td>35</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td>30</td> <td></td> <td>20</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>1534</td> <td>33</td> <td>203</td> <td>77</td> <td>665</td> <td>32</td> <td>84</td> <td>92</td> </tr> </tbody> </table> UG Transcription Progress Scripto transcription progress Done https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/9ef7689a9d1329374d6f5f0ef4230c3a.pdf e181ce2c3e2973c76bd2f00b6bef218f Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. Rosmead Diary <table> <tr> <td>1914</td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td>Paid</td> <td>Your text here...</td> </tr> <tr> <td>July</td> <td>{illegible}</td> <td></td> <td>Rec</td> <td>H</td> <td>E</td> <td>{S?}</td> </tr> <tr> <td>12</td> <td>954.01</td> <td>Sunday Mostly cloudy rained a little PM. Our Sacrement Sunday. Mr Graw preached AM from Luke 22:42 and Mr Brown to united congregation in evening from Psalm 17.8. Missionary Coll [Collection] $5.00</td> <td>1534.33</td> <td>203.77</td> <td>665.32</td> <td>84.92 5.00</td> </tr> <tr> <td>13</td> <td> 9.95 X</td> <td>Monday Cloudy day a few drops rain at times. I chopped AM fixed fence at S.S. {illegible} and hoed hangels second time P.M. Willie drove down AM posted letter to Pringle re watch he got at F&S flour $3.10 also groceries 175 got harness mended {Wordres?} 10 cts. he got dinner at home I took Punch up to Rogersons at night bred. Willie over at {Geis's?} got onions. Mary got 25 cts from Mackie for seed corn last week.</td> <td> .25</td> <td> 4.85</td> <td> .10</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>14</td> <td></td> <td>Tuesday Cloudy some sunshine thunder and shower about 6 PM. Willie cut 6 rounds around No 1 hay field AM I hoed mangels second time. Willie cultivated corn PM cc we brought rake over from other barn I fixed wire fence around new land No 6. We raked up some of the cut hay and coiled it. Dave and wife and Fred & {illegible} Hillis and Auntie Unicle Jim and Mrs Ritchie up for tea. Mary got 95 cts from B. Schar's for eggs got on Friday also 30 from Auntie 10 from Mrs Ritchie.</td> <td> .95 .40</td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>15</td> <td> 963.96</td> <td>Wednesday Sunny and cloudy looked like rain</td> <td>1535.93</td> <td>208.62</td> <td>665.42</td> <td>289.92</td> </tr> <table> https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/5f388015c6bac668378a74da72951948.pdf a77caf21cba1efa1397bf6c740beed17 UG Transcription Progress Scripto transcription progress Done Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. === Rosmead Diary === <table> <tr> <td>1914</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>July</td> <td>S</td> <td>E</td> </tr> <tr> <td>15</td> <td>963</td> <td>96</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>1</td> <td>32</td> </tr> <tr> <td>16</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>965</td> <td>28</td> </tr> <table> === continued Wednesday forward === very warm. Peter Clark told us in morning that our cheap had been in some gondans down at his please they have bown on the road for some time getting under the wire fence. I fixed the fame to-day from crack at G. S. up to top of No5 O.S.R. pulling out staples and letting the fake down and filling up hollows with growth. We raked up rest of yesterdays out hay cooled it also cut 12 more rounds. Willie went down brought up 70M in morning got wheat at Ellis $1.50 men ofc Jinn Robinson and wife Bell up for PM and tee. Willie drove 70M down at night. Mrs Kennedy & maid up for 2 doz eggs 38 cts Wm Clark eggs 19 cts. Sam McRae brought meat in morning, paid him 10 cts for maize he got May gave hen to a gypsy woman several rigs of them passed up to road this PM. === Thursday === Mostly sunny AM mostly cloudy PM looked like rain some thunder very warm Willie cultivated some more corn AM we brought over SDR & loader from other band AM raked up the out hay Ro1. PM we took in 4 loads with loader and cut some more after tea. Sold Reeves 8 doz eggs $1.5 2019. Many down town PM got at Russells goods on ofc 1.35 got her dress tied on at Ms Batz. got at Phillips olive oil 10 cts Woods shirt of west 90 cts 70 D banana 10 cts Willie got bread at foots last Monday 12 cts. Willie still doctoring Mands folly. <table> <tr> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td>Paid</td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>Rec</td> <td></td> <td>H</td> <td></td> <td>E</td> <td></td> <td>S</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>1535</td> <td>93.</td> <td>208</td> <td>62</td> <td>665</td> <td>42</td> <td>89</td> <td>92</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>38</td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>19</td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td>10</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>1</td> <td>52</td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td></td> <td>1</td> <td>00</td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td>22</td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>1538</td> <td>02</td> <td>209</td> <td>84</td> <td>665</td> <td>52</td> <td>89</td> <td>92</td> </tr> <table> https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/822d543b3ff15117da47da6267132ab6.pdf 74ea83f3c847d90af7ffb804c3150486 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. == Rosmead Diary ===== Friday forward === Sunny and cloudy looked like rain AM a few drops fell, very warm I cultivated some more corn AM we took in load hay from coals No 1 before dinner Willie finished cutting the block hay Ro. I was cutting last night. PM Willie went down town M and in baggy bread her to branking model he got print and sugar at 70 S 3.70. I raked up the cut hay in Roy We took in rest of coals one load also a load of the raked stuff. After tea we cooled what was left also raked rakings. Andrew Schars over in evening got 1 day eggs also a han 5 lbs @ 3 cts rude W Shoultad in PM offerest $82. for red hifor up at Allons 50. Willie got more mudienne from of for filly. === Saturday === Cloudy and sunny looked like rain at times did rain a few drops in morning We cut some more hay in Ro 1 AM then cultivated some more corn also pain ground potatoes then brought hay rack over prow other barn on high waggon that we took the water back to potatoes on. PM we took load hay in, cools we make last night then Willie raked up the morning but also finished rakings we took it in, one load and cooled up the left rakings. Willie down town at night got collar at Russells 20 cts. Charlie Bogus over in morning got land of bead plane. I made halter with nails in to put on Luay to Keep her from sucking Kate. <table> <tbody> <tr> <td>1914</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>July</td> <td>S</td> <td>E</td> </tr> <tr> <td>17</td> <td>S</td> <td>E</td> </tr> <tr> <td>17</td> <td>965</td> <td>28</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>3</td> <td>70</td> </tr> <tr> <td>18</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td></td> <td>20</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>969</td> <td>18</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td>Paid</td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>Rec</td> <td></td> <td>H</td> <td></td> <td>E</td> <td></td> <td>J</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>1538</td> <td>02</td> <td>209</td> <td>84</td> <td>665</td> <td>52</td> <td>89.</td> <td>92</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td></td> <td>3</td> <td>70</td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td>20</td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>1538</td> <td>02</td> <td>213</td> <td>74</td> <td>665</td> <td>52</td> <td>89</td> <td>92</td> </tr> </tbody> </table> UG Transcription Progress Scripto transcription progress Done https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/89b9df93e723548120895586ef3d1cc3.pdf 7b59a7dac6ce5e61226debd2f97de358 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. == Rosmead Diary ===== continued Saturday forward === Mr Cameron in in morning bought red hifer (at Allans fifty) last of the Beatrice stock for $85.00 gave $15 on her he to let us know when to bring her down === Sunday === Fine sunny day warm day weather. Mr brian preached AM from Jeremiah 18:15 and in evening from Matt 17:8. often cull 5 Willie and I only down AM all down but me at night === Monday === Clear sunny day and morning. Willie took cream to Russells in morning got truchtore Rhubarb at Phillips 10 cts Bella Willie and I sell wick last night not very strong to-day. We cut rest of Ro. hayfield SD Rakol some up PM and took in 3 loads louder. Willie chopped war & home AM. Andrew Schairs paid for hen and eggs got with 70 cts Nolan & Jean Milne up AM for green please. === Tuesday === Another sunny day exceedingly dry weather. moderately warm. We got some hay in No 2 SW naked up the losing yesterdays cut in Ro 1 hauled it in PM 3 loads then D & Rooked some of Ro 2, raked in Ro rakings, took in load from Ro 2 also raking Ro, after tea Wm Clark eggs 35 cts Many took meat bag over to McKas P. M. got ride from downtown with Dave Greyson got dress at Mrs Bantz $3.50. Miss St Clair home in evening lag warming about lost latter Shay inland to move to Galt in Sept. <table> <tbody> <tr> <td>1914</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>July</td> <td>S</td> <td>E</td> </tr> <tr> <td>18</td> <td>969</td> <td>18</td> </tr> <tr> <td>19</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>20</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td></td> <td>15</td> </tr> <tr> <td>21</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>3</td> <td>50</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>972</td> <td>83</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td>Paid</td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>Rec</td> <td></td> <td>H</td> <td></td> <td>E</td> <td></td> <td>S</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>1538</td> <td>02</td> <td>213</td> <td>74</td> <td>665</td> <td>52</td> <td>89.</td> <td>92</td> </tr> <tr> <td>10</td> <td>00</td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td>10</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>70</td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>38</td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td>3</td> <td>50</td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>1549</td> <td>10</td> <td>217</td> <td>24</td> <td>665</td> <td>62</td> <td>89</td> <td>97</td> </tr> </tbody> </table> UG Transcription Progress Scripto transcription progress Done https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/3eaf4ccc15ba95cedecd0772283ece69.pdf 5fbf18c93cd425801a1d4e41ba0d225c Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. == Rosmead Diary ==== Wednesday forward == Another warm sunny dry day. Willie drove down for 7 of M in morning I took them down about 5 PM. We finished cutting Ro 2 hay and cut some in Ro 6 at other barn We got in 4 loads this PM including rakings we have Ro. finished complete Ro 2 ready for raking. absent. Mauds colt still alive but Roy weak. sow had 3 pigs to-day Greyson brought meat morning. === Thursday === Cloudy rained AM also a little P.M. Willie drove down in morning got at Chapmans guards & sections for mower $1.15 luisad oil Richards 13. he brought N. S. of with him. We raked some at Ro 6 took back waggon and louder in time to be stopped by rain Nukem and I took the 13 cattle up to Aelans fifty again and fixed the fence, they got out and were down here this morning. Willie chopped pig and in PM and horse. I sampled mangels in N. O. PM took Kate up to Rogger at night. also took salt to Cattle. Mackie over in morning. Bob Tindale down AM to get vine for his pea harvester. N. S. want some traim. === Friday === Cloudy most day some sunshine PM. N.D. up in morning went home again. I scuffed turnips A. M. and Willie drove down for McFadgan to see Mauds colt. PM Willie naked Ro 9 rakings I cut some more Ro 6 turned windows with SDR and took put in load brought <table> <tbody> <tr> <td>1914</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>July</td> <td>S</td> <td>E</td> </tr> <tr> <td>22</td> <td>972</td> <td>83</td> </tr> <tr> <td>23</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>1</td> <td>28</td> </tr> <tr> <td>24</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>974</td> <td>11</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td>Paid</td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>Rec</td> <td></td> <td>H</td> <td></td> <td>E</td> <td></td> <td>J</td> <td>Your text here...</td> </tr> <tr> <td>1549</td> <td>10</td> <td>217</td> <td>24</td> <td>665</td> <td>62</td> <td>89</td> <td>97</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td>1</td> <td>15</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td>13</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>1549</td> <td>60</td> <td>217</td> <td>24</td> <td>666</td> <td>90</td> <td>89</td> <td>97</td> </tr> </tbody> </table> UG Transcription Progress Scripto transcription progress Done https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/456aeb7bf61a889996c3c2d0d001dc18.pdf bfd611a11e42690eaf065771c5f94ee9 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. == Rosmead Diary ==continued Friday forward it to this bxum. After tea I put raking on with loudon in Ro 2. Many down home PM. Told Baker buy to come up for the basket of lease he and some more picket in over field and I second away. Andrew Lokains got yes Saturday Fine sunny warm day breezy. N. S. soup all day he hood turnips second time I finished scuffling turnips also shorts rows of down. We out some more hay Ro 6 AM. PM we scuffled rope at 7 L nord some. turnips, SD Rakeal cut roy and took it in 2 loads other born one names. Willie chopped some. Andrew Schairs paid por yz 80 of Sunday Cloudy and sunny. Mr Graw preached AM from Matt 4:1–11. And in warning prom Auntie back from Toronto Willie at home AM only he down at night. L. A roll 10 cts. Monday Mostly cloudy rained a few drops AM N. S. up all he raked rakings Ro 6 then he and Willie took hifor down to Common sold in 18th rec balance #7.500 Willie got at Marnies harmed oil 15 stands at Ellies 10, at 76 D what $1.84 brom $1.50 coal oil 60 soop 30. PM we finished scuffling rope + potatoes + some come also finished Ro 2 rakings took in. Ro 6 makings. I cut some more hay Ro 6 after term. We hoed Turnips second time also some mangels in R. O. <table> <tbody> <tr> <td>1914</td> </tr> <tr> <td>July</td> <td>S</td> <td>E</td> </tr> <tr> <td>24</td> <td>974</td> <td>11</td> </tr> <tr> <td>25</td> </tr> <tr> <td>26</td> </tr> <tr> <td>27</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>4</td> <td>59</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>978</td> <td>70</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Paid</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Rec</td> <td></td> <td>H</td> <td></td> <td>E</td> <td></td> <td>J</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>1549</td> <td>10</td> <td>217</td> <td>24</td> <td>666</td> <td>90</td> <td>89</td> <td>97</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>85</td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td>10</td> </tr> <tr> <td>75</td> <td>00</td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td>10</td> <td>3</td> <td>49</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td>60</td> <td></td> <td>30</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> </tbody> </table> UG Transcription Progress Scripto transcription progress Done https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/836132155b7e4916871623c0aabf112d.pdf e8a87dddd03a18acd9f075e3384c5681 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. {INCOMPLETE - 1st page may be out of order} {Illegible, cut off} {Written in the left margins of the diary: "2H" "30" "97880"} {Written on the right page end of the diary: "60" "1625552179H6707990"} {...} for meat this morning Jess in buggy. I cut G.S.hay this finishing cutting. Willie drove down for F&M [Father & Mother] A.M. drove them down in evening again. Jess in buggy both times. We finished haying to-day except rakings. N.S. up all day hoeing AM till 11 when we put in load hay brought it over to this barn. PM we hauled 6 loads to other barn and one more mostly small. Reeves eggs 3 doz 60 cts Thursday Fine sunny day. N.S. up all day hoeing I finished raking No 6 and took them in PM this finishing haying. 2 loads one to each barn then a rakeful brought over here. N.S. helped with hay. Willie took cream down in morning I hoed some mangels seemed time. Willie and girls went up to J. McLellans after dinner Jess in buggy got back little after eight. 978.80 1625.55 217946707990 {Next page} {Written in the right margins: table below} Paid <table> <tr> <td>Ric</td> <td>H</td> <td>E</td> <td>J</td> </tr> <tr> <td>217 / 94</td> <td>1624 / 95</td> <td>670 / 69</td> <td>90 / 07?</td> </tr> <tr> <td> </td> <td> </td> <td> </td> <td> </td> </tr> <tr> <td> </td> <td> </td> <td> </td> <td> </td> </tr> </tr> <tr> <td> </td> <td> </td> <td>10</td> <td> </td> </tr> <table> Rosemead Diary 1914 July 28 Tuesday Forward 1624.95 217.94 670.69 90.07 Fine sunny day not warm a slight shower last night N.D.up all day he got pine tar at Mennies 10 cts. We cut rest of No 6 to-day (some AM some PM) ecept GS strip. I scuffled corn AM we {illegible} PM got a small load into other barn and a load over here. N.S. hoed turnips started to thin the {illegible}. Bob Tindale down at night told us the army {illegible} was at our {illegible} we still doctor sick colt it seems to be getting weaker. 29 Wednesday [rest of page cut off} https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/52439d47e65418c987df466b11c244f5.pdf 6e30731fcbba98f1227890c104f63327 UG Transcription Progress Scripto transcription progress Done Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. == Rosemead Diary == <table> <tr> <td>1914</td> <td> </td> <td> </td> </tr> <tr> <td>July</td> <td>J</td> <td>E</td> </tr> <tr> <td>31</td> <td>978</td> <td>80</td> </tr> <tr> <td>August</td> <td> </td> <td> </td> </tr> <tr> <td>1</td> <td> </td> <td> </td> </tr> <tr> <td> </td> <td>10</td> <td>00</td> </tr> <tr> <td> </td> <td>988</td> <td>80</td> </tr> <table> Friday Forward Fine sunny warm day exceedingly dry weather. N.S. up all day hoeing turnips I scuffled corn, and Willie chopped {pig?} cut sow thistle out of {grass/grain?} etc. PM Willie funished scuffling corn and hoed some. I hoed mangels second time PM. A {minister?} from Erin and another man in AM looking for a horse to buy. William Clark in for eggs today 40cts. {Jus?} Clark died to-day. {Scharis?} over in evening got 2 hens and 5 doz eggs {Illegible} We drove up in evening to see cattle, the water supply was dry. Several berry pickers from {Elora?} were in {Illegible} They had lost their way. We put {loader?} SD.R and {Illegible} {Illegible} in other {pen?}. We are still doctoring Mauds colt it cannot stand. July has been exceedingly dry {Illegible}. == Saturday == A slight shower of rain last night cloudy in morning turned out fine {sunny?} N.S. up all day finished hoeing turnips second time. we gave him $10.00 Two of which he has to work for next week. Willie and I and {Illegible} Allan up at {fifty?} getting the water to run A.M. PM we hoed mangels in NO. Uncle Will & cousin {Illegible} of Hamilton here in {Illegible} auto PM for a while. I Killed Mauds colt "Patsy" and buried it in N.O. I went down town at night Dan {Tindale?} said some of our cattle were out Willie and I drove up to see but they were all in. <table> <table> <table> <tr> <td> </td> <td> </td> <td> </td> <td> </td> <td>Paid</td> <td> </td> <td> </td> <td> </td> </tr> <tr> <td>Rec</td> <td> </td> <td>H</td> <td> </td> <td>E</td> <td> </td> <td>J</td> <td> </td> </tr> <tr> <td>1625</td> <td>55</td> <td>917</td> <td>94</td> <td>670</td> <td>79</td> <td>90</td> <td>07</td> </tr> <tr> <td> </td> <td>40</td> <td> </td> <td> </td> <td> </td> <td> </td> <td> </td> <td> </td> </tr> <tr> <td><s>10</s></td> <td><s>00</s></td> <td> </td> <td> </td> <td>10</td> <td>00</td> <td> </td> <td> </td> </tr> <tr> <td>1625</td> <td>95</td> <td>917</td> <td>94</td> <td>680</td> <td>79</td> <td>90</td> <td>07</td> </tr> <table> https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/6a5ef917d34daad94aa670dd55f65586.pdf 6497dfe48c214c1f52fce01949935a80 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. == Rosemead Diary ===== Sunday === Forward Cloudy, thunder lightning and a good heavy shower P.M. I stayed at home A.M. Mr Mcrean of {Metz?} preached A M from (Large Gap) and in evening from 1 Peter 5:7. last {dance?} . Ch coll $1.00 (Meaning: Church collection $1.00) L.A. ID (?) === Monday === Fine day cloudy and sunny warm. N.S. up all day hoeing corn Willie hoed with him P.M scuffled turnips with C.C . A. M Willie chopped some {pig?} took cattle up to SD again as they got out presumably by berry pickers letting down rails. he cut some grain with sow thistle in out of {No?} 3 A and fed to cattle and hoed mangles N.O. PM I went to {Jus?} Clark's funeral took Bella down with me brought Father home from funeral Bella came up with me again I hoed mangles N.O. after I came home. {Scharis?} paid for eggs & hens got Friday eggs 1.00 hens 1.05 $2.05 (sum) === Tuesday === Fine sunny day. N.S. up all day hoeing corn I hoed also Willie scuffled rape {I L?} also head lands with C C. and sowed headlands with rape I chopped some pig. We went up to {Allans ppy (property) ?} Took three cattle with us got 4 more up at {Kays?} they had been let out by berry pickers. D.Allan went up with us.Wm (William) Clark up for eggs 2 doz 40 cts. {Andrew Scharis?} and Charlie {Shey?} over in evening got 2 pigeons. <table> <tbody> <tr> <td>1914</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>August</td> <td>J</td> <td>E</td> </tr> <tr> <td>2</td> <td>988</td> <td>80</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>1</td> <td>10</td> </tr> <tr> <td>3</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>4</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>989</td> <td>90</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td>Paid</td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>Rec</td> <td></td> <td>H</td> <td></td> <td>E</td> <td></td> <td>J</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>1625</td> <td>95</td> <td>917</td> <td>94</td> <td>680</td> <td>79</td> <td>90</td> <td>01</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td>1</td> <td>10</td> </tr> <tr> <td>2</td> <td>05</td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>40</td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>1628</td> <td>40</td> <td>917</td> <td>94</td> <td>680</td> <td>79</td> <td>91</td> <td>11</td> </tr> </tbody> </table> UG Transcription Progress Scripto transcription progress Done https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/49fd8a75454e5d6b96ead86016a54893.pdf ac1d9378e0dcce66cf30a479f9ae7a8d Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. == Rosemead Diary ===== Wednesday === Forward Fine sunny day warm at times, cool morning. N.S up all day hoeing turnips. We got {illegible} {cut / out?} and {fired / fried / fixed} up, Willie drove down got 50 lbs twine at Nichols on {op?} paid to Ellis $1.50 for what got July 15th also tea 40 cts. Mary down town PM at WF.W:S gave 25 cts she was {illegible} home. Willie cut most of the barley No 2 N. PM we stooked most of it up. Mrs Mackie over A.M for milk Britain declared war on Germany last night. Mary got egg money from Nellie 41.40 Jennie Sandham and children down at aunties. === Thursday === Fine sunny warm day. N.S. up at AM got sick a short time after dinner and went home. Willie took {illegible} sow down sold it to {Cameron?} 490 lbs @ {illegible} 2 $36.75 weighing {illegible} he paid Nichol $5.85 for twine got yesterday he got at F&S 5 bags bran 625 1.00 lbs wheat $2.00 1.00 lbs low grade flour $1.75 1.00 lbs shorts 140 5 bags flour $15:00 groceries $1.43 paid NS 10cts yesterday for {illegible} I hauled 6 wheelbarrow loads of manure from under evergreens to new orchard PM we finished cutting all the barley in No2 and stooked it up. Willie drove down home at noon for F & M but they didn't come up. We drove up to see cattle at night. Coal oil {illegible} 20 Andrew Scharis over at night got 2 more pigeons. === Friday === Fine sunny day very warm. We repaired binder canvass reels etc AM using <table> <tbody> <tr> <td>1914</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>August</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>5</td> <td>989</td> <td>90</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>2</td> <td>15</td> </tr> <tr> <td>6</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>17</td> <td>37</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>16</td> <td>43</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td></td> <td>20</td> </tr> <tr> <td>7</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>1026</td> <td>05</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td>Paid</td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>Rec</td> <td></td> <td>H</td> <td></td> <td>E</td> <td></td> <td>J</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>1628</td> <td>40</td> <td>217</td> <td>94</td> <td>680.</td> <td>79</td> <td>91</td> <td>17</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td>40</td> <td>1</td> <td>50</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td>25</td> </tr> <tr> <td>1</td> <td>40</td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>36</td> <td>75</td> <td></td> <td></td> <td>5</td> <td>85</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td>2</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td>6</td> <td>25</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td>3</td> <td>75</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td></td> <td>15</td> <td>00</td> <td>1</td> <td>40</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td></td> <td>1</td> <td>43</td> <td></td> <td>10</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td>20</td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>1666</td> <td>55</td> <td>234</td> <td>97</td> <td>699</td> <td>66</td> <td>91</td> <td>42</td> </tr> </tbody> </table> UG Transcription Progress Scripto transcription progress Done https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/1e2ef06a77f0ecee3549358d6bd0ff4f.pdf 1e9d9bebcec9eb31be8471410842c1ed Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. <table> <tbody> <tr> <td width="56"> 1914 </td> <td width="47"> </td> <td width="45"> </td> <td width="260"> Rosmead Diary </td> <td width="59"> </td> <td width="53"> Paid  </td> <td width="48"> </td> <td width="56"> </td> </tr> <tr> <td width="56"> August </td> <td width="47"> J </td> <td width="45"> E </td> <td width="260"> </td> <td width="59"> Rec </td> <td width="53"> H </td> <td width="48"> E </td> <td width="56"> T </td> </tr> <tr> <td width="56"> 7 </td> <td width="47"> 1026 </td> <td width="45"> 05 </td> <td width="260"> continued Friday forward old canvass strips from old Massy Harris binder. I also fixed fence between No’s 1 & 2 and we put the cows in No 1. PM we cut some oats in No 7. W. other side other barn. and I stooked them up. Bella {Jeharine?} got 3 ½ doz eggs {mop?}. Mary went down home at night. I chopped pig feed in morning. I found a ten cent piece in No 6, 1885, Victoria Regina in it. Arthur Walker was in yesterday to see about our trashing {threshing} </td> <td width="59"> 1666.55 </td> <td width="53"> 234.97 </td> <td width="48"> 699.66 </td> <td width="56"> 91.4 </td> </tr> <tr> <td width="56"> </td> <td width="47"> </td> <td width="45"> </td> <td width="260"> </td> <td width="59"> </td> <td width="53"> </td> <td width="48"> </td> <td width="56"> </td> </tr> <tr> <td width="56"> 8 </td> <td width="47"> </td> <td width="45"> </td> <td width="260"> Saturday Fine hazy sunny day very warm. We finished cutting No 7 W. to-day and stooked most of it up. Father in for dinner he had been up at D Allans fifty told us some cattle were out. After dinner Willie drove him down Kate in buggy then looked for cattle and put them back again. We chopped some pig in evening. Mary walked up this morning she had been down home last night she gave Mrs Vanalpine 5 lbs butter for sheep having eaten her cabbages. $1.00 </td> <td width="59"> 1.00 </td> <td width="53"> </td> <td width="48"> 1.00 </td> <td width="56"> </td> </tr> <tr> <td width="56"> 9 </td> <td width="47"> 1 1027 </td> <td width="45"> 60 65 </td> <td width="260"> Sunday Warm, sunny and cloudy a thunder shower passed around PM rained other places. I stayed at home AM. Willie and Mary down AM DV Hay of Elora Preached AM from Luke 2:7. last clause . and in evening from Matt 27. 22. first clause ch coll {referring to church collection} 50 Mary gave LA coll 10 cts. There were more in choir at night. </td> <td width="59"> 1667.65 </td> <td width="53"> 234.97 </td> <td width="48"> 700.66 </td> <td width="56"> .50 .10 92.02 </td> </tr> </tbody> </table> UG Transcription Progress Scripto transcription progress Done https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/f244a4632e10060797328d4de471f6df.pdf 15d193a97af0afa6f2e4fb5e36dccb67 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. Rosmead Diary <table> <tr> <td>1914</td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td>Paid</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>August</td> <td>{JE?}</td> <td></td> <td>Rec</td> <td>H</td> <td>E</td> <td>J</td> </tr> <tr> <td>10</td> <td>1027.65.</td> <td>Monday Forward Rain last night and this morning, mostly cloudy some sunshine some more rain in evening. warm. We finished stooking the oats but an sat got pea harvester rigged up and cut one round in sand hill peas. N.S up PM hoeing got cream cheque from Guelph $20.54. I dropped some pig in evening. Peter Clark in PM to see get lend of team to haul rails.</td> <td>1667.65 20.54</td> <td>234.97</td> <td>700.66</td> <td>92.02</td> </tr> <tr> <td>11</td> <td></td> <td>Tuesday Some rain last night, mostly cloudy got cool at night. N.S up all day hoeing AM he and Willie cut pease sand hill, PM. I scuffled greystone turnips and corn drilled up the latter sowed some rape seed between drills. I drove girls up to {illegible name} at night Belwood road took ours and McKees meat bags up to Gregsons. Bella {Scharr?} paid for eggs {illegible} 70 cts Willie went down for cream can in morning Jess in buggy took it down full again with Punch he also dropped pig AM.</td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>12</td> <td></td> <td>Wednesday Fine sunny hot day a little breezy from east. N.S up all day hoeing corn AM loading P.M. We got in the sand hill pease to day 3 1/9 loads also 4 loads barley No 2 Willie and Nelson loaded I took them off and spread them. B & M called on Ms Barbour P Matson Ms Mackie. Willie drove up to see cattle at night. D. Allan went with him. They {illegible} 7in. F & M walked up AM also walked down P.M. I took Quarrie over to Fords at night. Jno Gregson brought meat this morning.</td> <td> .70</td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>X</td> <td>1027.65</td> <td></td> <td>1688.89</td> <td>234.97</td> <td>700.66</td> <td>92.02</td> </tr> <table> https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/82db3cbe40032f7318843110e1c2c942.pdf 1517999d4bfb149d4f853397fae98327 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. Rosmead Diary <table> <tr> <td>1914</td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td>Paid</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>August</td> <td>{JE?}</td> <td></td> <td>Rec</td> <td>H</td> <td>E</td> <td>J</td> </tr> <tr> <td>13</td> <td>1027.65</td> <td>Thursday Forward Mostly cloudy rained a little AM and considerable at times PM N.S. up AM We got in 4 loads barley from No 2, Willie and ID Allans went up in morning to look for the cattle found them all in after considerable search. We fixed slings also fence in No 6 and let horses in there, PM. Sow No 2 pigged to-day 6 pigs. Reeves got 3 doz eggs 60 cts</td> <td>1688.89 .60</td> <td>234.87</td> <td>700.66</td> <td>92.02</td> </tr> <tr> <td>14</td> <td> 7.18</td> <td>Friday Fine day mostly sunny. breezy. I drilled up rest of corn with Jess in scuffler also potatoes then scuffled 24 drills turnips. Willie chopped pig feed AM. Schars got lend of team AM to plow his land P.M. Willi drove down town sent $5.00 to McDougal Galt for new part for {illegible} Express order 3 cts got also at Phillips water glass 25 ink fly paper rubber rings 20. he got at Mennie's lamp glass 25 cts at Russells Delineator 15 cts at Ellis groceries $1.30. he then cut some of oats in No 3.A. We stooked them after tea. Peter Clark over again to see about getting team to haul rails.</td> <td></td> <td> .20 .40 1.30</td> <td> 5.00 .28</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>15</td> <td> 7.89</td> <td>Saturday Fine sunny cool day N.S. up all day We got in rest of barley No 2 two loads left some thistle stooks for rakings also 2 loads oats from No 7 AM. PM we got in six loads from No 7. I took off loads into shed W & N hauled We paid Nelson $6.00 in full to date. Willie down town at night got at Russells work pants $1.25 {illegible} 25 <s>collar</s> shirt buttons 25 blackening14 total 189</td> <td></td> <td> .64</td> <td> 1.25 6.00</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>1042.72</td> <td></td> <td>1689.49</td> <td>237.51</td> <td>713.19</td> <td>92.02.</td> </tr> <table> https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/200af4f90815349e2f184a2e637dac81.pdf 204115c4e96de4441f5c3691bb4dd517 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. <table> <tbody> <tr> <td width="56"> 1914 </td> <td width="47"> </td> <td width="46"> </td> <td width="258"> Rosmead Diary </td> <td width="57"> </td> <td width="57"> Paid </td> <td width="47"> </td> <td width="57"> </td> </tr> <tr> <td width="56"> August </td> <td width="47"> T {?} </td> <td width="46"> E </td> <td width="258"> </td> <td width="57"> Rec </td> <td width="57"> H </td> <td width="47"> E </td> <td width="57"> T </td> </tr> <tr> <td width="56"> 16 </td> <td width="47"> 1042 5 </td> <td width="46"> 72 10 </td> <td width="258"> Sunday forward Rained considerable at noon and PM some, cleared up by evening. Dr Hay preached AM from proverbs Remove not the ancient landmarks a sermon based on the present European war and in evening from Daniels Prophecy re war Wm Hayward came up PM stayed for tea went down to church with Willie. I stayed at home in evening. Willie at home A.M. Miss coll missionary collection} $5.00 L.A. 10 cts. </td> <td width="57"> 1689.49 </td> <td width="57"> 237.51 </td> <td width="47"> 713.19 </td> <td width="57"> 92.02 5.10 </td> </tr> <tr> <td width="56"> 17 </td> <td width="47"> </td> <td width="46"> 37.0 </td> <td width="258"> Monday Fine day sunny and cloudy. I fixed fence along S.S. to keep sheep in and Willie cut rest of oats in No 3 A. PM Willie went down Punch in buggy got at Ellis sugar etc $2.13 bread {boots?} 12 cts lard Ewings 90 cts. twine Nichols $2.63. We hauled in two loads oats from No 7 fixed binder canvasses etc Mr Phillips in to see about tuning piano Mary gave pair socks to tramp. </td> <td width="57"> </td> <td width="57">  2.25 .90 </td> <td width="47"> 2.63 </td> <td width="57"> </td> </tr> <tr> <td width="56"> 18 </td> <td width="47"> 1056 </td> <td width="46"> 508 60 </td> <td width="258"> Tuesday Terrific thunder storm last night and heavy rain Cloudy and sunny day, warm, frequent showers. Willie saw Fred Bondy in morning re thrashing, we cleared out granary got wood for thrashing etc also chopped some horse {?}. PM Arthur Walker brought his thrashing outfit here. Fred Bondy & Jim Whilton {or Whitlaw} with him, none stayed all night. Willie got at {Linns ?} grain 45 at Ewens goods 20 at {Minnows fly bypack ?} 35 at {Shortneeds ?} meat $2.00. W Clarke up PM got eggs 2 doz 40 cts. Willie told hands Jess in buggy </td> <td width="57"> .40 1689.89 </td> <td width="57"> .20 .35 241.21 </td> <td width="47"> .45  2.00 718.27 </td> <td width="57"> 97.12 </td> </tr> </tbody> </table> UG Transcription Progress Scripto transcription progress Done https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/a0a261660e94dbf69030b0ef049c0ac5.pdf cd201d96df8afcefcca66ee359d814fe Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. <table> <tbody> <tr> <td width="56"> 1914 </td> <td width="47"> </td> <td width="45"> </td> <td width="224"> Rosmead Diary </td> <td width="63"> Paid </td> <td width="66"> </td> <td width="66"> </td> <td width="57"> </td> </tr> <tr> <td width="56"> August </td> <td width="47"> T {?} </td> <td width="45"> E </td> <td width="224"> </td> <td width="63"> Rec </td> <td width="66"> H </td> <td width="66"> E </td> <td width="57"> T </td> </tr> <tr> <td width="56"> 19 </td> <td width="47"> 1056 </td> <td width="45"> 60 25 </td> <td width="224"> Wednesday forward Very heavy steady rain last night also thunder and lightning cloudy and sunny day very warm. We thrashed this AM we got tank filled at barn {about?} last night we had following hands Wm Maywood Mr Pick D Allan. D Skeoch Bob Tindale J. Ford J. Dix. We thrashed all the oats that were in and nearly all the barley. Arthur Walker took his outfit to {Rogersons?} at noon. ToM walked up in morning. Willie drove them down in evening. Sem Mr Kee brought meat this morning. I scuffled mangels N.O. PM Willie raked barley field No 2 and we brought in rakings. N.D. up at noon went down again Mary got basket apples from Mrs Bondy yesterday 25 cts I chopped a little batteries quit working. </td> <td width="63"> 1689.89 </td> <td width="66"> 241.21 </td> <td width="66"> 718.27 .25 </td> <td width="57"> 97.12 </td> </tr> <tr> <td width="56"> 20 </td> <td width="47"> </td> <td width="45"> </td> <td width="224"> Thursday Raining nearly all day heavy and steady. Wet weather now. Willie took cream down to Russells in morning. We did inside work to-day chopped pig & horse cleaned up boxes of bolts nails etc. Willie and Mary drove up to see cattle at Allans P.M. </td> <td width="63"> </td> <td width="66"> </td> <td width="66"> </td> <td width="57"> </td> </tr> <tr> <td width="56"> 21 </td> <td width="47"> 1056 </td> <td width="45"> 85 </td> <td width="224"> Friday Cloudy morning cleared up sunny. I fenced out 5 furrows and plowed, in No 6 barn field sod J. Jameson over in morning to tell us our horses were in grain field he put them out. Willie drove girls down P.M. they called on Mrs Jno Clark she was not at home they called on Mrs Rutherford. They paid W. Thompson for wall paper </td> <td width="63"> 1689.89 </td> <td width="66"> 241.21 </td> <td width="66"> 718.52 </td> <td width="57"> 97.12 </td> </tr> </tbody> </table> UG Transcription Progress Scripto transcription progress Done https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/04dcb23f41bf95f7f93da1bf0bcd3725.pdf a894035be69b75ed66b1e22b1ae524a4 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. <table> <tbody> <tr> <td width="56"> 1914 </td> <td width="47"> </td> <td width="46"> </td> <td width="258"> Rosmead Diary </td> <td width="57"> </td> <td width="57"> Paid </td> <td width="47"> </td> <td width="57"> </td> </tr> <tr> <td width="56"> August </td> <td width="47"> T {?} </td> <td width="46"> E </td> <td width="258"> </td> <td width="57"> Rec </td> <td width="57"> H </td> <td width="47"> E </td> <td width="57"> T </td> </tr> <tr> <td width="56"> 21 </td> <td width="47"> 1056 4 </td> <td width="46"> 85 90 </td> <td width="258"> continued Friday Forward got in May $4.25 paid Nichols for new {?} paint got 40 cts paid to Mc. Hardy. Willie got {?} valve at station {?} Belt cost 25 cts {?}, Willie did odd jobs fixed binder canvass etc. drove sick sow also sow with 3 pigs bade to sand mill pea field to get pease off stubble. </td> <td width="57"> 1689.89 </td> <td width="57"> 241.21 4.25 .40 </td> <td width="47"> 718.52 .25 </td> <td width="57"> 97.12 </td> </tr> <tr> <td width="56"> 22 </td> <td width="47"> </td> <td width="46"> </td> <td width="258"> Fine s Saturday Fine sunny day. Willie at Maywoods thrashing {threshing} AM I plowed and {?} No 6 barn field sod. PM Willie spread stooks in No 7 and we hauled {?} in 4 loads then finishing the field they were not quite dry some of them Mary turned out some of the wet stooks in No 3A I stooked them up again at night. Willie down town in evening got pair boots for me $3.50 bread {?} 19 cts (Willie paid boots with cheque R.B.) </td> <td width="57"> </td> <td width="57"> .12 </td> <td width="47"> 3.50 </td> <td width="57"> </td> </tr> <tr> <td width="56"> 23 </td> <td width="47"> 4 </td> <td width="46"> 22 </td> <td width="258"> Sunday Fine day sunny and cloudy thunder and lightning around the horizon in evening. I stayed at home AM. Dr Hay preached AM from “The summer is {?} and we are not saved” and in evening from Joel 2:28. Ch coll 50 LA 10 </td> <td width="57"> </td> <td width="57"> </td> <td width="47"> </td> <td width="57"> .60 </td> </tr> <tr> <td width="56"> 24 </td> <td width="47"> 22 1088 </td> <td width="46"> 65 62 </td> <td width="258"> Monday Fine sunny cool day. N. D. up all day pulling flax. We put load wood on waggon (gravel box) Willie took it down home then went to station got the tanks of coal oil from Columbus to gave cheque J B 16100 got at stals {?} seed 25 tomatoes 35 at Nichols tanks 5 We cut half of oats in No 4 also took in 2 loads oats from No. 3A {?} {?} brought his bugs at night. Paid Arthur {?} $6.00 cheque 7 B {?} of thrashing 412/2 gal {?} {?} 6.50 tank 6.60 {?} {?} $3.50 </td> <td width="57"> 1689.89 </td> <td width="57"> .35 3.00 249.33 </td> <td width="47"> 13.00 .30 6.00 741.57 </td> <td width="57"> 97.72 </td> </tr> </tbody> </table> UG Transcription Progress Scripto transcription progress Done https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/b52bf39f01fc49bb7699d746310301d7.pdf 07671d5c38e25f1471744627b3825fdd Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. <table> <tbody> <tr> <td width="56"> 1914 </td> <td width="258"> Rosmead Diary </td> <td width="57"> Paid </td> </tr> <tr> <td width="56"> August </td> <td width="47"> T {?} </td> <td width="46"> E </td> <td width="57"> Rec </td> <td width="57"> H </td> <td width="47"> E </td> <td width="57"> T </td> </tr> <tr> <td width="56"> 25 </td> <td width="47"> 1088 </td> <td width="46"> 62 </td> <td width="258"> Tuesday forward Fine day, sunny. N.S. up all day Willie cut rest of No 4 AM {?} stooked up while I chopped 240 lbs (3 bags) pig chop which we lent him then I finished stooking. PM we pulled flax cut {?} Britain peas in w corner of No 4 with pea {?} I cut around them first with scythe, we got in rest of oats in No 3. A, one load, I dropped pig feed in morning. B {crossed out} Helen and Jean Mike also Norman Jessie and Bonnie Landham up PM and for tea Nellie and Jennie came up in evening, Willie drove the youngsters down Nellie Jean & Norman {?} first last night </td> <td width="57"> 1689.89 </td> <td width="57"> 249.33 </td> <td width="47"> 741.57 </td> <td width="57"> 97.72 </td> </tr> <tr> <td width="56"> 26 </td> <td width="47"> 4 </td> <td width="46"> 10 </td> <td width="258"> Wednesday Fine sunny day cool morning. I went for meat this morning Jess in buggy. N.S. up all day we pulled flax AM. Hauled in 5 loads oat including ¾ load peas from No 4 PM Willie down town AM got at Phillips powder for Dan 25 cts at {?} S grains $3.85 brought T & M up with him they got {?} ride down with {?} P.M. I drove up to see cattle at night Sim Percy is out I got J Black to phone up to {?} about it. Brought our 1 bag L {?} flour 1 bag shorts on what he borrowed yesterday. </td> <td width="57"> 3.85 </td> <td width="47"> .25 </td> </tr> <tr> <td width="56"> 27 </td> <td width="47"> 1092 </td> <td width="46"> 72 </td> <td width="258"> Thursday Misty morning very heavy dew cleared off fine sunny. Willie drove up to {?} got Sim Percy while {?} there brought it down here N.S. up all day we picked stones off No 6 sod. Willie chopped 8 {?} lbs barley for Mr Mackie 25 cts also 58 lbs </td> <td width="57"> .25 1690.14 </td> <td width="57"> 253.18 </td> <td width="47"> 741.82 </td> <td width="57"> 97.72 </td> </tr> </tbody> </table> UG Transcription Progress Scripto transcription progress Done https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/abfa12564235d7dfb7b9b8d4a8bf4265.pdf d70a878308e32f1b919f91b50a8a2a89 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. <table> <tbody> <tr> <td width="56"> 1914 </td> <td width="258"> Rosmead Diary </td> <td width="57"> Paid </td> </tr> <tr> <td width="56"> August </td> <td width="47"> T {?} </td> <td width="46"> E </td> <td width="57"> Rec </td> <td width="57"> H </td> <td width="47"> E </td> <td width="57"> T </td> </tr> <tr> <td width="56"> 27 </td> <td width="47"> 1092 </td> <td width="46"> 72 X </td> <td width="258"> Continued Thursday forward of our oats for {?} who came for it PM. I dropped a bag pig feed in morning. Willie took Pouch up to {?} {?} at noon. PM we finished harvest (except flax) 3 loads oats from No 4 then finished pulling the flax except a small patch with thistles. Lorn Mullan and Matt {?} here PM brought 4 sows for 10 cts lb (also 1 service {?}) to be taken down to {?}. We paid N.S. $4.00 in full to-date being through with him just now Mrs Cook and Elsie called PM. I sharpened some stakes for fence. </td> <td width="57"> 1690.14 </td> <td width="57"> 253.18 </td> <td width="47"> 741.82 4.00 </td> <td width="57"> 97.72 </td> </tr> <tr> <td width="56"> 28 </td> <td width="47"> 6 </td> <td width="46"> 28 </td> <td width="258"> Friday Fine day sunny. Willie took cream down in morning then took 4 sows to Wilsons weighed them at seales 720 lbs $72.00 {?} 8 cts he got wheat at T & S $2.00 land {?} at Ellis 15 cts lime at {?} 5 cts {?} over in morning got 1st gal of coal oil out of our tank 8 lbs 20 cts also paid 5 cts for oil {crossed out} milk {written above} got yesterday. I sharpened stakes. PM we hauled stakes to wire fence between No 7 & 7 L field I drove them in & stapled them up {?} Willie plowed some in No 6 sod crown plow 4 horses when {?} {?} then he plowed with {?} single plow we brought in load flax with us nearly all. Mr and Mrs {?} over at night Mr {?} trying electric battery for his {?} </td> <td width="57"> 72.00 .20 .5 </td> <td width="47"> .8 2.15 .5 </td> </tr> <tr> <td width="56"> 29 </td> <td width="47"> 32 1132 </td> <td width="46"> 4 90 34 </td> <td width="258"> Saturday Raining all AM cloudy. I made 4 horse {?} we made {?} and put the flax on it. I finished No 7 fence PM with stakes. Willie drove Mary down PM she got at Russells goods $1.40 charged, sprouts 10 cts, at {?} goods $1.16, at Phillips soap 25 {?} & {?} 10 cts, T & S crocks 25 chase 18, Willie drove up to {?} cattle. We chopped some pig. I drove down at night got at Nichols staples 10 gave cheque l B $15.20 for coal 2 tires same to Peter Mc Gregor got at {?} whip 25, {?} butter {?} 10, {?} {?} {?} {?} 10 cts {?} {?} {?} {?} got at Chapmans </td> <td width="57"> 1762.39 </td> <td width="57"> .10 1.26 .68 30.40 285.62 </td> <td width="47"> .45 .25 .10 .10 749.00 </td> <td width="57"> 97.72 </td> </tr> </tbody> </table> UG Transcription Progress Scripto transcription progress Done https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/bbd699328982b43d6568e592165cb05c.pdf 4591122c7d9877a6a2958b1a740942bd Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. 1914 August Rosmead Diary Sunday {turmord?} Cloudy and sunny. a little rain at noon. {illegible} of Elorn preached AM from Psalm {45?}:8 and in evening from Acts 20:9. egg money from {illegible} $ 2.40 Oh God {illegible}. 240 Monday Cloudy and sunny thunder lighting and showers PM and evening warm. Willhi drove down in morning {illegible} to {illegible} Sum or {illegible} to refund our {illegible} 2 years {illegible} $liw postage 4 cts. We took 2 anums sully ruby wuder {illegible} over to other burn {illegible} took {illegible} and put up sale at 1L {illegible} and brought up land wood from bush. PM.J {illegible} No 6 5 hours{noon?} plow Willhi walked up to see little PM. Sam M Kee came over in morning got lind of 1k bags 1060lbs oats barley {illegible}. George Bun up for eggs got none. September Tuesday Rainy day probably the heaviest rain this season cleared off sunny late PM I plowed sod No 6 4 hours until stopped by rain. I fixed plats for carriers, Wilhi mended harmers and chopped horse and pig Wilhi got at Philhps {illegible} Pottasium for {illegible} 25 Wednesday Cloudy AM and rained some cleaned off sunny PM some rain at noon. Wilhi brought up 7AM in morning got bread & its had {Jen?) down. J. Blade offered $1.45; no for hen for wan horse. {illegible} man brought up 2 tons wul this AM that I moldered Sat. Mother went up to Arthur https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/9a1eaa84c7a8d71908c34e54ab71c36f.pdf ee8be133337919e90f31e542bee9583d Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. 1914 September == Rosemead Diary == continued Wednesday tomuard at noon on daily automobile {illegible} I plowed sod No 6 4 hours AM Wilhi plowed P.M. I started to clean out open ditch at G.S. pulling weed growth ont with drag. W dark up for far eggs 2day 40 cts. Wilhi drove 7 & Many down at might Many staying all might be jot "News" for to see almost the wor 1 cts. W. Magwood brough meat this morning Thursday Sunny, passing thunder showers quite a shower P.M. Wilhi drove down in morning brought up 7 & Many. We plowed in No 6 sod also harrowed some. I worked at cleaning ditch again. Wilhi drove 7 & May down to might again got 'News' 1ct. Mr Guss over with {illegible} paid him $1.w for it 3 and some more later {illegible} Friday Dunny at times, raining at times AM. mostly fine P.M. cool. Wilhi drove down for 7 & Many then went up to see cattle, then he plowed sod No 6 5 hours I worked at drain and ditch, we are working drain into ditch about centre up bush. Uncle {illegible} Dodge brough mother down from Arthur PM. {illegible} telephoned down to {illegible} AM that she sowed not got down in the auto as it had some to {Guelph?}. He slanged till after supper. Wilhi drove 70 M. down in vening got News I cts. Sent Andrew {illegible} 30 lbs {illegible} https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/72286d9e0680a99e762ef807c05f0ef4.pdf 56ade03a322588000826d6d812ca6f73 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. Rosemead Diary Saturday taword Mostly sunny after drops rain at {night?} considerable. We plowed sod No 6 nearly finished the field Wilhi chopped some. We worked at drain through buch lots {illegible} water in it. Wilhi down town at might got news at Philhpes 1 ct {illegible} 8b Mennies 10 cts. boots $4.00 overalls $1,25 tea 25. at Evenings stamps 10 cts {illegible} yeast {illegible} 7 & S 5 fork handle 10 cts Nichols. Pete M: {illegible} man {illegible} brough up to {illegible} tons coal molered last Saturday P.M. Mr {illegible} got linf od blush & {illegible} to lift his pump out. We finished harvest by taking in rest of flux a rackful of {illegible} Sunday Cloudy. a very heavy rain at noon Mr brown back from holidyas preached AM from Mark 3:14 Start of a service of sersons on the {illegible} and in evening from James 5: 13-15 oh wel 5D Monday 42 Cloudy cold and windy. a little sunshine. <s>W</s>and rain AM. Wilhi took cream down to Russels in morning got {boots {illegible} he bought at {illegible} Sat also put pair long nuller boots $4.50 bread at {illegible} 12 cts tomatoes at Jamiesons 30 cts We fixed {illegible} spreader wroked at bush drain Wilhi drove up to {illegible} for {illegible} but he was at {illegible} show he didn't get any. Tuesday Cold cloudy day. Wilhi finished plowing https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/a976e2d845bf2cf857d5f79e9492d59a.pdf 780f477d7598a6848b3145b8fe5a503b Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. continued Tuesday forward No 6 2nd AM PM he handed 2 loads of the 5 nick then from other from to drain through brush I worked at drain all day we laid sometimes willi took load wood to home from {illegible} hill. Willie and May drove over to M Ken with meat bags got {illegible} at 7 & picked went around home for helper at night. Wednesday Cool cloudy and sunny. We worked at brush drain to-day got tiles laid about 4 wh Peter Clark got land n Punch and Mand to go for load rain from Barnet he got broke about 5 PM. andrew Sohaine gave w 25 day for hidgton got lately. the girls and I drove him to united hraher marching in Melvill {illegible} held for hrager for unition of the great autoham wor now raging lutumn {illegible} and Austria and g.Britain grave and RUssia Sam M Kee brought meat this morning. Many gave mother 50 05 ame turnip ago to {illegible} Hatemulumist subscription. Mr Metody and wife hre at noon to see if we had some many to load on note. Willi dropped jug and home Thursday Sunny and cloudy frost last night. Willi went down for 70 M in morning gotat S greenies $1.28 each 75 at Kem stove fufe at Mennin efade handle 35 {illegible}look 70 05 he drove 70 Mdown at ingut again put leler let. We sold eggs to RUsse 94ch got cream chaque Guelph $19.49 https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/2589eadb4766dff2ff923d2baba709af.pdf 45e2578b02f742fd50368d442dab9708 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. Rosmead Diary Paid 1914 Sep J E 10 1150 83 untiseed Thursday forward <table> <td>Ree</td> <td>H</td><td>E</td><td>J</td><table> 1785 29102 76109 99872 We worked at drain to-day got Fie laid of about through https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/971a6aae65dcdbbcd81a47e38d415dc9.pdf bd0501ca7d50862921ed2ec4ec7c475a Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. Rosemead Diary Paid Monday FIne sunny day. 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Sunday.Fine day, mostly sunny. Our dominant Sunday. Preached am from Matt 5:4.{Illegible}I at home AM not used to it. Monday. 7 am sunny day cool. Thanksgiving day Bella and I ready to go to St Chudnew church where service was conducted M. Kurush read from the collection 75{illegible} I finished journing No 3 P.M. Mr. Sohan and D. Reeas judged turish field this P.M. We got inside with and carried just in, carring in just house. Willie drove to M down. Tuesday. a liitle worm last night during day cold. 7 he drove Mdown at ingut again put leler let.{illegible} We gave the hen yesterday $1.8 held for hrager for unition of the great autoham wor now raging lutumn. $5.00 but asked Margaret and Elepan that we could increase it to $10.00 Wednesday. Mostly cloudy not so cold. E. and I up all day we got up 9 more rows potatoes. I ploved com stabble. With the chopped pig in morning. 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We spread 5 sleigh loads manure on sand hill to-day finished cleaning at pig pen and box stall. Jade M.c {illegible} here for dinner {illegible} Rick and Jackson called PM also W.K Barnet and wife. {Roselle?} {illegible} up AM with set dishes {boiler?} carpet cts === Wednesday === 6 Mild, cloudy, turned to rain. {illegible} not of day thawing considerable. We shread two sleigh loads manure in sand hill AM and hauled 2 loads to ^ {above line:around} <s>no2</s> pile PM. Willie took cream to station then went up to {illegible} got hay {with?} of rye broken heat repayment of what we gave him to sow. === Thursday === 7 Raining last night turned frosty day morning cloudy stormy day wind in east in morning turned to west snowing a little. We cleaned out {hamhouse?} put down on {petition?} in {illegible} house its AM. P.M. I drove May down we went to church. Mr Kay of Cramosa preached from whom to {illegible} say that I am & but whom say {illegible} that I am. 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I also fixed some at lawn N. W. of barn. Bella got {illegible} out for Monday. Thursday Considerable rain last night raining some in morning gradually cleared off fine by late PM. Willie and I drove down in morning to see if 70 W were going to Guelph. I drove them up {illegible} as they decided not to go to Guelph to -day and Willie got his tooth fixed at Arthur. We {illegible} the corn also all plowed land in holw and plowed some more. I fixed time 11 W I {illegible} also chopped 3 kinds PM. Willie and Mary drove down to Welsh choir {event?} in 7 H at night. Took 7 aM down with them. Willie got A.Mat 45 Kins 2 in wlbows 20 its pot 25 cts 20 25 Friday Fine sunny day warm. I finished plowing green crop land no 6 them Willie harrowed it it. PM Wilie fixed under saw. I disliked turnip land 3 19 also some at bottom E cows of No 3. I mended handle of wheat {illegible} 1311 67 273 04 408 45 61 70 Andrew {illegible} over to see about {limits?} they weighed more that the first time. https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/f327e46f73d7b8d7295455994fcbebba.pdf 68cf10e9b66998108b2daf787e437f98 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. == Rosmead Diary == == Saturday Forward == fine sunny warm. W ihli god made down with A. Schami who look the {?} lamb and shelf down le {lioujut?} m Jursday faid for {wonjhej?} shock 170 lh 2 dj, got balomec {circle with 2 slashes through it} 22.25 got at Russells canned foodois 25 lj he {have?} down it norm lunch in lregjz got at P & J sugar $1.00 flour $4.13 {illegible} 60 {illegible}. I finished fisking no 3 {chemck?} Thenharmony lumiul loud and plowed some j of 2nd Time. Pm Willis plowed Tumiz land and home. O plandid none {jotahies?} in now orchard 3rd row from D L. Kied we jot from Mecke except 2 David wanin sits and j drill next from We choffed some lies. I walked down town at over called m hollow. 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I {sat By us raising?} until about 3 P.M. Willie finished drinking {No 3 A?} it and {disliked?} it again then hammond zome {I T?}. I had potatoes {de?} m N. Orchard and after tea {sweet?} {illegible} twisting to bush at bottomthe 8th near from bush where I studied being {illegible} hand {illegible} was I {wham?} turnips {illegible} to bush === Saturday === Mostly fine sunny, not warm, M. Hill wh all day diving team and {housing} in {M.O.?} {illegible} fertilizer bone meal on {No 3.A.} farm lane {fern?} about half way {illegible} rolled it then srilled at the {managed?} land while {illegible} down again. We sowed the wet I our turnips down at bush {managed?} land and +59 drills I made in {No 3.A.?} Willie {illegable} 36 {rows?} corn {illegible}. we paid M.Hill {illegible} Willie and Mary drove down at eight {illegible} dog eggs -1 <s>broken in {illegible</s> not {illegible} in to 7 {inkblot} & {inkblot} @ 32 {faded} $3.8 I got groceries $1.48 find M. {illegible} for blankets I bought {h?} June 4th $9.75 === Sunday === Frost last night, fine day mostly sunny. moderatly warm. {Rus?} {into?} Connie {preached} AM from 1 cor 12: 14,26. and Rus {illegible} at night from 1 Peter 3:16. 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For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource James Ross Diary Collection Subject The topic of the resource 19th Century Rural Ontario Diaries Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource James Ross Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Courtesy of Wellington County Museum and Archives Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1894 - 1953 Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant 19th Century, Wellington County, Nichol Township, Ontario Table Of Contents A list of subunits of the resource. James Ross Diary, 1894 James Ross Diary & Transcription, 1894-1895 James Ross Diary, 1903-1909 James Ross Diary, 1914-1917 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource James Ross Diary, 1914-1917 Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource James Ross Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Courtesy of Archival and Special Collections, University of Guelph Language A language of the resource English Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant 20th Century, Wellington County, Nichol Township, Ontario Date Created Date of creation of the resource. 1914 Is Part Of A related resource in which the described resource is physically or logically included. James Ross Diary Collection Medium The material or physical carrier of the resource. Scanned Manuscript Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. <div class="mw-parser-output">{printed paper clipping} THE FARMER'S ADVOCATE Act, which comes into force on January 1st, 1915, gives the following weights for the following vegetable and commodities. A bushel of any of these articles, unless a bushel by measure is specially agreed upon shall be the following:- Artichokes, 56 lbs; beans, 60 lbs.; beets, 50 lbs.; bituminous coal, 70 lbs.; blue grass seed, 14 lbs.; carrots, 50 lbs.; castor beans, 40 lbs,; clover seed, 60 lbs.; hemp seed, 44 lbs.; lime, 70 lbs.; malt, 36 lbs.; onions, 50 lbs.; parsnips 45 lbs.; potatoes, 60 lbs.; timothy seed. 48 lbs. Turnips, 50 lbs. And a bag shall contain:-artichokes, 84.; beets, carrots, onions and turnips, 75 lbs,; parsnips, 65 lbs., and potatoes, 90 lbs. Persons selling or offering for sale these articles not up to the required weight will be liable to a fine of $25 on the first offence, and not exceeding $50 for each subsequent offence. {another printed paper clipping} The same Act defines a barrel of flour as 196 lbs., and a half barrel as 98 lbs.; rolled oats must weigh 180 lbs. to the barrel, and rolled wheat, 100 lbs. to the barrel, and 50 lbs. to the half barrel. {end paper clipping} Calf feed ground rolled oats 22 lbs linseed meal 10 " flour middings 5 " fine corn meal 11 fine <s>barn</s> blood meal 1 1/2 salt 1/2 " Preventation of Mosquito bites Oil of Citronella (Andropogon Nardus) Agg6. 42 Series 1, Subseries 3 </div> <div class="mw-parser-output">Wm Heyword D. Company 34th Battalion Guelph X ry 1.15 Sulphate A. ammonia usually contains 20 b of nitrogen it is retained by the soul can be applied any time. Should not be applied to land deficient in lime. from 100 to 200 pound to area. Nitrate of Soda is strongly soluble contains about 15.6 % of nitrogen should be applied to growing crops apply from 100 to 200 lbs for arse Calcium Cyanamid. contains about 15% nitrogen Ground rock Phosphate from 25 to 40% of Phosphoric acid Boric Slug from 11 to 13% of available good for soon land slow in action " " contains lime Sulphur phosphate in Arid Phosphate 14 to 16% " " do not apply to sour lands </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"><h2>Rosmead Diary</h2> 1914 Paid June J E Rec H E 5 Monday Fine sunny day cool. We spread fine loads manure from yard pig peas and sheep house on J. L. spear crop land with spread A.M. PM we spread another load and planted six more rows potatoes 3 and about one third of a row from J. L. were David's Warriors rest common Dr McFadgeon Came up after dinner opened eyes of Mauds colt they being stuck together then altovid Dan colt and left it standing while doing it. Bob Lindale down at night got some strawberry plants 2 Tuesday Very cool last night, some say a slight frost. & this drove down in morning took cream to Russells also 1.95 lbs Potatoes to Ellis @ $1.05 345 per bag $2.27 got shorts $1.40 chicken feed $1.50 227 290 paid balance on groceries got May 26th 55. Willie 55 proud I L. AM and I find home around now land no be supplied some in new overhard day flower bed etc I wed Bowley over PM he and Willie clipped 5 sheck I wed took sick and went home. I powed and harrowed at J. L. P.M. near Fordsforce. We drove up to see cattle at Allans come home by Gass' and got lend of his shears. 3 Wednesday Sunny and cloudy rained a few drops at 79890 night. I went to Aboyne for beef in morning 1446 14 145 41 576 17 77 32 </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"><h2>Rosmead Diary</h2> 1914 June I E 3 798 90 continued Wednesday forward Jess in buggy got lime at Kiln on way back 5 cts. D. allan down in morning to see about the cattle Willie drove him up to the fifty and they brought the cattle down from the sand hill to watertrogh and setted them there Chapman and Swagey in morning in auto try sell up corn cultivation. I finished scuffling new orchard and Willie chored the sheep before {illegible}. PM Willie finished shearing the sheep Final Bowley bring two such. I finished plowing and harrowing at J L. 4 Thursday 1 Raining last night and this forenoon at times cloudy day cleared off in evening. We have had no heavy rain this spring so far. Willie drove down took 58 lbs wool to Roundle left it there as Jim Russell was busy unloading binder he got at Ellis chase 18 cts bolts for plow at Mannies 6 cts bread todts 12 cts brought up ToM. I fixed broken handles in wheel hoe. Pm mwe spread 3 loads manure (apr) on pig yeard below new orchard no 4. a. and plowed most got not sowed with paine Willie helped Mary plant cabbage in new orchard, also dropped some. Shay took old paper off wall in dining room. We wld 9/12 <s>day eggots Raves</s> @ 17 ds $1.61 got lost wakes egg morning 161 1.61, 18 cts las than aported eggs being down + cts paid for cool oil 30 cts Willie drove to M Domain in evening Rogerson & Gus in to see colt Mr Joss in PM got dep for whistsee. I fixed fence between us and Sindales. Girls got government cheque on Monday $20.00 </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"><h2>Rosmead Diary</h2> Paid 1914 June Rec H E J 5 79941 Friday forward 1464 37 145 91 576 28 77 32 Fine sunny day. Willie harrowed all the I L field arrows turnip land potatoes and corn up to turn in hardwood bush from there up to I L missed the corn. I put some future book on dining room PM we find handles on weeder. and Willie went over the corn we left in AM with it. I finished plowing the rope land in Slo 4. A. Wm Clarke up for eyes AM & day 34 cts 34 We drove up to see cattle at night also drove in to see how D. Allan was he having been sick. We gave Edith back 25 cts our $1.00 extra Dave gave us on May 15th thus making 25 cts extra total 525 for pease 25 6 Saturday Fine sunny day. I activated and harrowed the rope bond in 110 4 A also cultivated rope land in now land 110 6 A.M. Willie chopped. 872 PM we drilled up in 110 4 A and sowed vape in it. Willie paid Fred Vowley $2.00 in full for sheep washing and shearing. I drove down town at night took 145 lbs potatoes to Ellis $160 160 got 2 lbs turnip seed 60 cts groanies 90 cts bread 90 60 and burns 7 oots 17 cts exchanged duck food 17 for wheat at Eelis called Arthurs etc got credit bill for wool at Russells $16.24 7 Sunday Very warm day especially PM thunder showers passing around PM and warning a slight shower home in morning. Mr Millierpreached AM and evening Anniversary services. The morning text was Rev 3:11. and in morning to united 505 808 23 congregation from 200 for 4:8. Christian optimism am coll 50 cts open 5 cts 466 56 146 98 518 88 82 37 </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"><h2>Rosmead Diary</h2> 914 Paid June S E Rec H E J 8 808 23 1466 56 146 98 578 88 82 37 Fine sunny very warm looked a little like rain at times. I disked turnip land AM Willie nailed fibre board in dining room. PM Willie drove down team in waggon to bring up sound hand stove from Roma but didnt get it he brought drill plow shear from Hodge who could cut sharpen it it being cast sted. We took land salt back to J L field spread it on turnip land after having harrowed it then we rolled it Willie put shear on drill plow again, a tedious job. We took Beatrice hifer young John hifer and Jersey calf up to Allans fifty in evening drove other cattle down to them from sand hill. Tuesday 9 Exceedingly warm day sunny, dry weather. I made 32 drills at 1 l AM and Willie sowed them with Derby turnips. PM we drove down in waggon helped Willie load secondhand stove or range from Bob Kens whids he took up 59 also head and lemons in 7 oots 29 cts and lb 29 turnip seed Ellis 30 cts. I stayed to meeting 30 of Property Committee in Ridols then went to Wm. Deans to see his corn cultivator also to Chapmans Willie finished disking turnip land PM. I drove down to Maywoods with meat bay than Willie and I drove up to Allan to see about cattle got 1 lb Turnips seed of Davip our growing. Scharins milk 25. 25 Wednesday Fine sunny warm day. I rolled and drilled 80 up rest of turnip land Ro 11 L making 44 drills 76 in all. and Willie took mean to Russells got there 809 62 sugar 50 cts turnip seed 25 cts nail to Mannies 3 cts. 55 25 1466 81 146 82 579 43 82 37 </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"><h2>Rosmead Diary</h2> 1914 Paid June S E Rec H E J 10 809 62 continued Wednesday forward 1466 81. 147 82 579. 43 82 37. he brought up 70 M and chopped till noon. PM Willie finished sowing turnips and 7 and I fixed up and wired food in No 6 N. E of poplar bush. I thinned some mangets to-day Willie wheeled up to see cattle in evening asked about a pig that strayed away nobody had seen it. I drove to M down in evening dro drove down to see J. Chapman we corn cultivator boot didn't seem him. 80. Deans and Davidson called PM about corn cultivation Wm clank eggs me day 18 cts 18 11 Thursday Fine day warm mostly sunny looked like rain at times. We drove up to Alland got Davy to go up to the fifty with us and we fixed the water supply. PM I put fibre board on dining room and Willie drove own Panck in buggy got at Stretchand and 97 Linn flour 80 chase 17 and brought up the 97 corn cultivator from Chapmans he lost 2 teeth drove down again got one of them. Mary sold 4 1/2 doz eggs to Reeves @ 18 cts also got 9 cts extra on last weeks sale total 90 cts 90 Mr Mackie brought over some duck eggs, got milks cts 10 12 Friday cool and cloudy in morning cleaned off sewing got warm PM cool at night again. WIllie cultivated corn with now cultivator to-day Jos & Panch. I took Ayshine to Fords them finished putting fibre board on dining room AM. PM I rode back to 7 L with Chapman and Laughran in Chapmans auto to see Willie cultivating corn Laughron wanted to see it 16 09 I fixed fine between bask and grain ROH doing with PM. Mrs Mackie potatoes 45 45 81059 Bella finished preparing fining room to-day cream chaque yesterday $16.09 1484 53 148 79 579 43 82 37 </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"><h2>Rosmead Diary</h2> 1914 Paid June J E Rec H E J 13 810 59 Saturday Forward 1484 53 148 79 579 43 82 37 Fine sunny day. breezy cool at night. We took sheep gotes down to Ro 4 bask fence in waggon them put load wood on it from file in Ro 6 bush. Willie finished corn cultivating the corn AM brought the wood home with him I finished fixing the stamp fane RO 4 bush using the sheep gates etc. Linde Will Paulin up for dinner had home at Guelph on jury stayed down at home last night. he went up to author with sur Malone the mail man. PM Willie cultivated the new land piece in 40 6. I churned them hoed mangels. Willie went down town at night got bread at tools 12 cts. 12 14 Sunday Fane sunny cool. John Cormie preached AM from Jon 13.30 a sermon on Judas Iscariot. and Mr bram to united congregation in St Andrews 22 at night from Matt 6:13 a sermon on temptation Only Willie and I at St Andrews at night St Andrew Call 10 10 15 Monday Fine sunny cool, windy PM clouded over rained a few drops in morning. I harrowed potatoes also rope land at 7 L than brought harrows down to new land Ro 6. Willie plowed and harrowed it, we mad a lane dowd ditch from iron gate to gap in Ro 6 bush and put cows & calves in to Ro 6 bush. I thinned mangels PM. 16 Tuesday Fine sunny cool day very dry weather 810 81 Willie cultivated rape land at T. L. 1484.53 148.91 579.43 82.47 </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"><h2>Rosmead Diary</h2> 1914 Paid June J E Rec H E J 16 810 81 continued Tuesday forward 1484 53 148 91 579 43 82 47 then brought cultivator and roller over finished plowing now land No 6 and harrowed it. I thunned mangels. PM I rolled now land Ro 6 and drilled it up and Willie hoed mangels. Girls drove down P. M. Punch in buggy paid Russells $10.00 on up of carpet paid stats $5.25 525 1000 for wildoth both por 70 M. got wheeatels Russells 13. 13 also 2 pain shoes it on ap Russells also vicloth 5 p cts they got supper 15 38 at home then came around by M in Rees and left meet bag. Willie Black + Miss Bongin marked this morning. 17 Wednesday Fine sunny dayfrost last night. I trimmed mangels and pruned some trees in now orchard Willie down town A. M. took 51 1/4 lbs wool to Russells on after got cream corn got at 708 2 15 groceries $2.00 chase Ellis 15 cts. brought up 2 15 70 M. 7 and I drove up to ape cattle at allows gave them salt. Willie sowed rope in now land no 6 PM. We drove to M down in warning went to Wilson to see L. Allan is going to Guelph but debut on him. Jamasa Johans & keyframe onar for miller paid 25 cts on ap. 25 Soren McRae brought meat this morning 18 Thursday Fine sunny day looked like rain PM desk clouds parsing around. Willie went to Guelph and to 180 Experimental plots, sow Carrie Robinson, fones 80 cts took 80 any watch to Pringle to got leaned paid $1.00 on it. I made 100 pantry under stairs in Rilto. Dr Mc7adgen in at noon to see Mands colt saint it had poll wil we have to poultine it. We sold 7 1/2 doz eggs to Reeves @ 18 cts $1.35 135 830.14 We chopped some in morning 1486.13 157.24 590.43 82.47 </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"><h2>Rosmead Diary</h2> 1914 Paid June S E Rec H E J 19 830 14 Friday continued 1486 13 157 24 590 43 82 47 Cloudy morning rained most AM cloudy most of day sunshine late PM got very cold at night. I cleaned out sheephouse Willie sharpened crown plow {elans?} and chopped AM. P.M. Willie plowed rope land J. L. I looked for the 3 sowes that get out on wood couldit see than Willie drove doug sederwood (Baclays) met than coming home. Miss Hammond here for tea and evening I drove her and Mary down in evening she to Lindsays, Mary stayed down Dave McIntyre & family came to Auntie to-day Wm Clark up for eggs 2 doz 36 cts 36 20 Saturday Hard frost lant night. come potatoes cts frozen. I cultivated corn with 2 horse cultivator AM and Willie finished it P.M. also potatoes. I trimmed mangels. May come up in morning she got present for Samara Scherins $150. news Rand and postage 10 cts she also 160 370 gave last week 25 cts for missing. Willie 25 got at Guelph on Thursday Powells 50 cts 50 The girls over at Schains PM gave the present to Samara I walked down at night got Paris green 25 at <s>Richals</s> Mennies 25 cts. Sunny day rain at night. 21 Sunday Cloudy mostly, cool Mr Graw preached AM from the and in warning from 2nd Peter 1. 05 middle done the Forresters occupied front middle seats. Kate foaled last night in 11 and box stall a filly. Quarrie calved to-day bull Dr McFadzen came up at noon 833 84 Samuel {Mands?} colt for poll with only Willie have he got Mackie over to help Ch 100 L A 10 1486.49 157.24 592.78 83 11 8 </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"><h2>Rosmead Diary</h2> 1914 Paid June S E Rec H E J 22 833 84 Monday Forward 1486 49 157 24 592 78 83 82 Rain last night mostly cloudy today some sunshine. Willie plowed rope land at J L A M with team I trimmed evergreens etc PM we drove down to mountain matching hand U Richardon Lub Cam. Mr Godfrey speaking for Richarson outro J J Groing lom cam. Goo Daye & sint Maggie down home. Raymon in AM looking at Rutes colt. Sum M: Rove over at wight got beg Rye Buckhurst 126 lbs to pour has to Retum 190 lbs after harvest we have up to see cattle in warning Punch in buggy. Willie sold wool to reg man 12 cts. I chopped some 12 23 Tuesday Fine day cloudy and sunny, warm. Willie took Punch to Raymons in morning. I about finished thinning mangels to-day. Willie drove down Jess in buggy got her shod at Hodges 30 cts 30 tug mended at Wordens 10 cts minds Manins 10 must 20 110 Shortneeds 60 cts. Uncle Go Dodge and aunt Maggie came up before dinner We took the former around the farm etc. they stayed till six PM. Willie cultivated corn PM also harrowed what he had plowed there. I took meat bag down to Maywoods at night. Junera Scharins was married to Mr Brown they went to Guelph into auto's early in morning come back between 9 & 10. Mr Royerson in got 126 lbs buckwheat for seed. 24 Wednesday Thunder lightning and the heaviest rain this 83494 season came last night. we got up through 1486 61 157 84 593 28 83 82 </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"><h2>Rosmead Diary</h2> {to the left of the diary entries} <table> <tbody><tr> <td>1914</td> </tr> <tr> <td>June</td> <td>S</td> <td>E</td> </tr> <tr> <td>24</td> <td>834</td> <td>94</td> </tr> <tr> <td>25</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td></td> <td>80</td> </tr> <tr> <td>X</td> </tr> <tr> <td>26</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>835</td> <td>84</td> </tr> </tbody></table> continued Wednesday forward night and put in Kate and Maud with their colts. rained in the morning again and early AM cleaned off fine sunny warm PM Willie standed round work to-day he hauled one load broken stones AM and 3 loads PM all to J. L. exempt last one wuluck he put on S. L. near Q. S. R. The body of Mr Cushing was taken out of the river at washing green to-day his drowning is a mystery yet. I chopped pine at cow AM cut a split wood cleaned up yard and hoed in garden and orchard PM. I put carbon Bisulphite in the 4 ground hog holes in evening. on sound hill we still polite Patsy Mauds colt on work. Wm. Maywood brought meat Willie got strainer past pended at McClauhan 10 cts Thursday Fine sunny day cloudy at terries not very warm. Willie finished road work this AM hauling 3 loads to J. L. he stuffed corn with corn cultivator also plowed some rope land PM. I put cross stakes and rides on land fame bottom of rope in Ro 3. A cleaned out stables etc. PM I hoed 6 rows of the experimental mangels staked out 2 rows for a plot put Ro 2 N of S on the 2 rows next row of trees N. W. Ro 3 R S on next 2 rows and Ro 4 R of S in next 2 rows I chopped some horse and cow in evening Willie got at 70 S growing 55 cts gr flex 25 cts. Friday Fine sunny warm day clouded over and rained a little at night. Willie took cream {to the right of the diary entries} <table></table><table> <tbody><tr> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td>Paid</td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>Rec</td> <td></td> <td>H</td> <td></td> <td>E/td> </td><td></td> <td>J</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>1486</td> <td>61</td> <td>157</td> <td>84</td> <td>593</td> <td>28</td> <td>83</td> <td>82</td> </tr> <tr> <td>/td> </td><td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td>10</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td>55</td> <td></td> <td>25</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>1486</td> <td>61</td> <td>158</td> <td>39</td> <td>593</td> <td>63</td> <td>83</td> <td>82</td> </tr> </tbody></table><table></table></div> <div class="mw-parser-output"><h2>Rosmead Diary</h2> {to the left of the diary entries} <table> <tbody><tr> <td>1914</td> </tr> <tr> <td>June</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>26</td> <td>835</td> <td>94</td> </tr> <tr> <td>27</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td></td> <td>62</td> </tr> <tr> <td>28</td> </tr> <tr> <td>29</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>836</td> <td>46</td> </tr> </tbody></table> continued Friday forward down to Russells and brought up 78M. I stuffed mangels in new orchard also some rope in Ro 4 A then Willie finished plowing rope land J L. PM he finished harrowing rope land and cultivated corn with C. C. I roed in N. O. cut some dead trees down in book chimed out heatrouse out fine to pules of brook it in yard. Willie drove 70 M down in evening. Saturday Cloudy day breezy cool east wind rained at night. We spread 7 loads mamone on rope land at S L (spr) got from yard shophouse hot bed pig par etc. Aunt Mary Pauline come down with maid man Malone got dinner home Willie drove her to station en route Guelph to catch 5 O'clock train than came around by Allan's fifty to see cattle. Jess in buggy. We used Maud in spreader with Jess and Punch first time hitched since she foaled we still poutine colt. Willie down town at night. got bread Foots 12 cts Mrs Scharins our in warning paid for milk 50 mean 25 Sunday Cloudy day. rained at times. Mr Grow preached AM from Acts 17. 11. and in evening from From 1 Sam 29:3. Dave and others went up to Marsh to-day. Ch coll 50 Monday Cloudy day raining at times cool got very windy at night. We drove up to Commarch {to the right of the diary entries} <table></table><table> <tbody><tr> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td>Paid</td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>Rec</td> <td></td> <td>H</td> <td></td> <td>E</td> <td></td> <td>J</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>1486</td> <td>61</td> <td>158</td> <td>39</td> <td>593</td> <td>63</td> <td>83</td> <td>81</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td>12</td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>75</td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td>50</td> </tr> <tr> <td>1487</td> <td>36</td> <td>158</td> <td>51</td> <td>593</td> <td>63</td> <td>84</td> <td>32</td> </tr> </tbody></table><table></table></div> <div class="mw-parser-output"><h2>Rosmead Diary</h2> {to the left of the diary entries} <table> <tbody><tr> <td>1914</td> </tr> <tr> <td>June</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>29</td> <td>836</td> <td>46</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td></td> <td>10</td> </tr> <tr> <td>30</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>836</td> <td>56</td> </tr> </tbody></table> continued Monday forward and voted for U. Richardson for M.P.P. took D. Allon up with us we went around by the 50 and gave cattle salt. PM we cleaned up barn put lumber up in on scaffold etc. I chopped a little when gasoline gave out. Willie downtown night to hear results of section gave 10 cts admittance to 7. Hull. Craig defeated. Whitney government sustained. Tuesday Fine sunny day. warm. Willie spread load manure on ropeland then disked till about 11. I scraped up manure in yard then hoed in orchard D. Allan came down I took him up also bag rye buckwheat 107 lbs which he is going to sow some of then went to Royarsons. with Kate he was not at home. Willie chopped some before dinner. PM we cultivated corn with CC I hoed about 6 rows then came over with P while bargain sold him a sheep 109 lbs @ 5 1/2 $5.95 cheque young Groves up for mean 13 cts. Mesdames James & McRae over for tear letter brought meet bags. Wm. Maynard brought meat bag. I took Kate up to Royernons at night came down again. Mrs make over for milk 5 cts. {to the right of the diary entries} <table></table><table> <tbody><tr> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td>Paid</td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>Rec</td> <td></td> <td>H</td> <td></td> <td>E</td> <td></td> <td>J</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>1487</td> <td>36</td> <td>158</td> <td>51</td> <td>593</td> <td>63</td> <td>84</td> <td>32</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td>10</td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>5</td> <td>95</td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>13</td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>5</td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>1493</td> <td>49</td> <td>158</td> <td>61</td> <td>593</td> <td>63</td> <td>84</td> <td>34</td> </tr> </tbody></table><table></table></div> <div class="mw-parser-output"><h2>Rosmead Diary</h2> {to the left of the diary entries} <table> <tbody><tr> <td>1914</td> </tr> <tr> <td>July</td> <td>S</td> <td>E</td> </tr> <tr> <td>1</td> <td>836</td> <td>46</td> </tr> <tr> <td>2</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>8</td> <td>80</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>845</td> <td>36</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>845</td> <td>56</td> </tr> </tbody></table> Dominion Day Wednesday forward Mostly cloudy a few drops rain PM I went for meat jess in buggy this morning. Willie spread load manure on rope loud then disked rest of it AM. I chopped pig and hood in N. Orchard. PM W. Maynard and I drove up to I. Lamples N. Hardton's Carrie etc. than to J Percy bought a leaf ring star there for $55. delovered at slaughter house I paid $5.00 on it. Willie trained trees P. M. mother up. PM I drove her down Punch in buggy. Thursday Cool cloudy and sunny mostly sunny PM Willie <s>spread load manure 7 L</s> cultivated wam AM freashy finished cultivating at then came home went down for strawberries at Jamesons 90 cts ham at Begins 90 lines Wordan $2.00 took 5 day eggs to Args. I took Kate up to Reyonans at down dred. I cleaned yard hood in orchard etc sold Reeves 6 1/2 day eggs $1.17 P.M. Dave & his wife and on Fred daughter Helen Fred and his wife Nellie and Alex his youngest are also Jean Malone came up in caryall they done drove for another and his wife about 5 PM they wore all have for tea and warning. Willie finished cultureting corn PM also potatoes. Dave and I walked back to 7 L to an corn etc Friday Fine day sunny and cloudy looked like rain at this warm PM. Willie spread last bad nannie of sermon on rope and then harrowed it then I drilled it up AM & PM. 64 dulls {to the right of the diary entries} <table></table><table> <tbody><tr> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td>Paid</td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>Rec</td> <td></td> <td>H</td> <td></td> <td>E</td> <td></td> <td>J</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>1493</td> <td>49</td> <td>158</td> <td>61</td> <td>593</td> <td>63</td> <td>84</td> <td>32</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td></td> <td>5</td> <td>00</td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td></td> <td>1</td> <td>80</td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td>2</td> <td>00</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>1</td> <td>17</td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>1494</td> <td>66</td> <td>165</td> <td>41</td> <td>595</td> <td>63</td> <td>84</td> <td>32</td> </tr> </tbody></table><table></table></div> <div class="mw-parser-output"><h2>Rosmead Diary</h2> {to the left of the diary entries} <table> <tbody><tr> <td>1914</td> </tr> <tr> <td>July</td> <td>S</td> <td>E</td> </tr> <tr> <td>1</td> <td>836</td> <td>56</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>6</td> <td>56</td> </tr> <tr> <td>4</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>5</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>81</td> <td>68</td> </tr> <tr> <td>6</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>933</td> <td>60</td> </tr> </tbody></table> continued Friday forward Willie scffled sometimes with Maud AM PM Willie took Maud down to Hills lowe got at 70 S sugar 100 turnip and 25 rope 12 cts graphite at Nichols 5 cts. Wm Clark up for eggs 36 cts yesterday Willie paid misnomer note $5.14. I drove down to meeting of managers at night. We pulled chairs. Saturday Mostly sunny clouded over rained a few drops. Willie took cream down to Russells in morning. Nelson Simmons up all day we hoed corn to-day. Willie sowed rape at 7 L what I drilled yesterday them scuffled some turnips. I drove down town Punch in buggy got rivets at Minnies 8 cts hinge at Chapimans 10 cts for (Sfor) got Sunday shoes (The long life shoe) at Stuls 3.50. Cheque from Argo for eggs $2.16. Willie paid Chapman cheque on Royal $55.00 Jab 2nd for corn cultivator Sunday Fine sunny day. I stayed at home AM. Mr Crow preached AM from Luke 9:23 and in evening from Psalm 103:10. M coll 50 Monday Fair sunny day, very warm PM. N. Sup all day we had corn. Willie dropped the AM. scuffled turnips. I drive to straight horse aloque next Paring with star paid him cheque JB $27 cook $23 Pickle Bergin got shop gave cheque $9.00 Johans middle 20 cts. Wm. Maynard up in morning with his shave for leaf ring star. {to the right of the diary entries} <table></table><table> <tbody><tr> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td>Paid</td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>Rec</td> <td></td> <td>H</td> <td></td> <td>E</td> <td></td> <td>J</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>1494</td> <td>66</td> <td>165</td> <td>41</td> <td>595</td> <td>63</td> <td>84</td> <td>32</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td></td> <td>1</td> <td>00</td> <td></td> <td>25</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td>17</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>36</td> <td></td> <td></td> <td>5</td> <td>14</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td>18</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>2</td> <td>16</td> <td>3</td> <td>50</td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td>55</td> <td>50</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td>50</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td></td> <td>22</td> <td>50</td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>9</td> <td>20</td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>1506</td> <td>38</td> <td>192</td> <td>41</td> <td>656</td> <td>37</td> <td>84</td> <td>82</td> </tr> </tbody></table><table></table></div> <div class="mw-parser-output"><div id="toc" class="toc" role="navigation" aria-labelledby="mw-toc-heading"><input type="checkbox" role="button" id="toctogglecheckbox" class="toctogglecheckbox" style="display:none" /><div class="toctitle" lang="en" dir="ltr"><h2 id="mw-toc-heading">Contents</h2><label class="toctogglelabel" for="toctogglecheckbox"></label></div> <ul> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Rosmead_Diary">1 Rosmead Diary</a> <ul> <li class="toclevel-2"><a href="#Sunday_forward">1.1 Sunday forward</a></li> <li class="toclevel-2"><a href="#Wednesday">1.2 Wednesday</a></li> <li class="toclevel-2"><a href="#Thursday">1.3 Thursday</a></li> </ul> </li> </ul> </div> <h2>Rosmead Diary</h2> <table> <tbody><tr> <td>1914</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>July</td> <td>S</td> <td>E</td> </tr> <tr> <td>7</td> <td>933</td> <td>60</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td></td> <td>125</td> </tr> <tr> <td>8</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td></td> <td>86</td> </tr> <tr> <td>9</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>935</td> <td>71</td> </tr> </tbody></table><h3>Sunday forward</h3>Sunny. very warm PM. N.S.W all day we finished hoeing corn and potatoes and got 10 drills turnips thinned Willie chopped, finished saffing turnips drove down at noon for M:, 7 adgown to come up and 211 colt he also gave meat bag to maywood also $1.25 fair share of butchering beef ring other. McFadgeon called PM to see colt. Willie and Bella drove up to Slecocks Belwood road at night to prayer meeting. We salt butter to Pringle to Guelph he may watch. <h3>Wednesday</h3>A little rain last night. Fine warm sunny day. Thunder and some rain afar drops PM. We cut wood. and wood in bush AM Willie drove down for 7 oM and Aunt May who came there yesterday he got at 70S grows 86 cts got from Maywood $290 our share of leaf ring hide. Wm Clark of for eggs 36 cts We hoed turnips PM. Hw Knigt in selling cool crl intakes we gave mdr for tank of out ados cylinder oil grows. I drove to M down in evening then drove up to Jus Austing to see his ails etc Willie want up with me to see cattle. Aunt May wound up in stage Malone come in for war <h3>Thursday</h3>Fine sunny warm day a little cloudy at times. N. S. up all day We got total of 50 rows done now of turnip <table> </table><table> <tbody><tr> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td>Paid</td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>Rec</td> <td></td> <td>H</td> <td></td> <td>E</td> <td></td> <td>J</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>1506</td> <td>38</td> <td>192</td> <td>41</td> <td>656</td> <td>37</td> <td>84</td> <td>82</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td>1</td> <td>25</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td>86</td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>2</td> <td>refund 90</td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>36</td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>1509</td> <td>64</td> <td>193</td> <td>27</td> <td>657</td> <td>62</td> <td>84</td> <td>82</td> </tr> </tbody></table><table></table></div> <div class="mw-parser-output"><div id="toc" class="toc" role="navigation" aria-labelledby="mw-toc-heading"><input type="checkbox" role="button" id="toctogglecheckbox" class="toctogglecheckbox" style="display:none" /><div class="toctitle" lang="en" dir="ltr"><h2 id="mw-toc-heading">Contents</h2><label class="toctogglelabel" for="toctogglecheckbox"></label></div> <ul> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Rosmead_Diary">1 Rosmead Diary</a> <ul> <li class="toclevel-2"><a href="#continued_Thursday_forward">1.1 continued Thursday forward</a></li> <li class="toclevel-2"><a href="#Friday">1.2 Friday</a></li> <li class="toclevel-2"><a href="#Saturday">1.3 Saturday</a></li> </ul> </li> </ul> </div> <h2>Rosmead Diary</h2> <table> <tbody><tr> <td>1914</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>July</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>9</td> <td>935</td> <td>71</td> </tr> <tr> <td>10</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>5</td> <td>45</td> </tr> <tr> <td>11</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>X</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>12</td> <td>85</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>954</td> <td>01</td> </tr> </tbody></table><h3>continued Thursday forward</h3>Willie hood to-day. Mauds colt seams to he getting worse Willie wholed down in evening to see M: Fadgeon got medicine for colt. Got brigade needed at Lanktimes 15 cts <h3>Friday</h3>Fine sunny warm cloudy zone late PM. very day weather. N. S up all day throwing turnipsI hood with him AM Willie hood 25me PM. I drove girls down PM come went to church Rev Blythe (AY) preached from Jus 14:6. We gave callo Girls got at Ransells mof 89 cts drown goods mings is self 10 flag poplar 5. I got hair out Grahams 20 cts Willie paid N. S. $5.00 m of Mackie came over in warning got a sow from us $10.00. We gave Andrew Schain 5 doz eggs @19 cts ne ofc. <h3>Saturday</h3>Fine sunny very warm looked like rain at turns but never comes. NS up AM finished thinning the turnips we paid from $1.00 more, mi full to date. I hood mangols in N. O. sound time Willie took wean to Ransells also Agg to Wilsons paid $1.00 then we brought load cut wood from bush pale to house. Willie drilled up potatoes PM d 7 Lulte CC steam. McFadgan was in to see colt PM Yesterday and of us have he left bottle medicine. We got cream they me Guelph 14.69. Willie whaled from at night paid Bol. Kar for stove $10.00 mustard 15 gown 8 at Eelies luisand oil Marnies 12 Belmeator 15 cts sectarians for manor of J Chapmans 35 <table> </table><table> <tbody><tr> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td>Paid</td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>Rec</td> <td></td> <td>H</td> <td></td> <td>E</td> <td></td> <td>J</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>1509</td> <td>64</td> <td>193</td> <td>27</td> <td>657</td> <td>62</td> <td>84</td> <td>82</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td>15</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td>10</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td>20</td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td>5</td> <td>00</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>10</td> <td>00</td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td>1</td> <td>00</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td>1</td> <td>00</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>14</td> <td>69</td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td></td> <td>10</td> <td>00</td> <td></td> <td>35</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td>30</td> <td></td> <td>20</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>1534</td> <td>33</td> <td>203</td> <td>77</td> <td>665</td> <td>32</td> <td>84</td> <td>92</td> </tr> </tbody></table><table></table></div> <div class="mw-parser-output">Rosmead Diary <table> <tbody><tr> <td>1914</td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td>Paid</td> <td>Your text here...</td> </tr> <tr> <td>July</td> <td>{illegible}</td> <td></td> <td>Rec</td> <td>H</td> <td>E</td> <td>{S?}</td> </tr> <tr> <td>12</td> <td>954.01</td> <td>Sunday Mostly cloudy rained a little PM. Our Sacrement Sunday. Mr Graw preached AM from Luke 22:42 and Mr Brown to united congregation in evening from Psalm 17.8. Missionary Coll [Collection] $5.00</td> <td>1534.33</td> <td>203.77</td> <td>665.32</td> <td>84.92 5.00</td> </tr> <tr> <td>13</td> <td> 9.95 X</td> <td>Monday Cloudy day a few drops rain at times. I chopped AM fixed fence at S.S. {illegible} and hoed hangels second time P.M. Willie drove down AM posted letter to Pringle re watch he got at F&S flour $3.10 also groceries 175 got harness mended {Wordres?} 10 cts. he got dinner at home I took Punch up to Rogersons at night bred. Willie over at {Geis's?} got onions. Mary got 25 cts from Mackie for seed corn last week.</td> <td> .25</td> <td> 4.85</td> <td> .10</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>14</td> <td></td> <td>Tuesday Cloudy some sunshine thunder and shower about 6 PM. Willie cut 6 rounds around No 1 hay field AM I hoed mangels second time. Willie cultivated corn PM cc we brought rake over from other barn I fixed wire fence around new land No 6. We raked up some of the cut hay and coiled it. Dave and wife and Fred & {illegible} Hillis and Auntie Unicle Jim and Mrs Ritchie up for tea. Mary got 95 cts from B. Schar's for eggs got on Friday also 30 from Auntie 10 from Mrs Ritchie.</td> <td> .95 .40</td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>15</td> <td> 963.96</td> <td>Wednesday Sunny and cloudy looked like rain</td> <td>1535.93</td> <td>208.62</td> <td>665.42</td> <td>289.92</td> </tr> </tbody></table><table></table></div> <div class="mw-parser-output"><h3>Rosmead Diary</h3> <table> <tbody><tr> <td>1914</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>July</td> <td>S</td> <td>E</td> </tr> <tr> <td>15</td> <td>963</td> <td>96</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>1</td> <td>32</td> </tr> <tr> <td>16</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>965</td> <td>28</td> </tr> </tbody></table><h3>continued Wednesday forward</h3>very warm. Peter Clark told us in morning that our cheap had been in some gondans down at his please they have bown on the road for some time getting under the wire fence. I fixed the fame to-day from crack at G. S. up to top of No5 O.S.R. pulling out staples and letting the fake down and filling up hollows with growth. We raked up rest of yesterdays out hay cooled it also cut 12 more rounds. Willie went down brought up 70M in morning got wheat at Ellis $1.50 men ofc Jinn Robinson and wife Bell up for PM and tee. Willie drove 70M down at night. Mrs Kennedy & maid up for 2 doz eggs 38 cts Wm Clark eggs 19 cts. Sam McRae brought meat in morning, paid him 10 cts for maize he got May gave hen to a gypsy woman several rigs of them passed up to road this PM. <h3>Thursday</h3>Mostly sunny AM mostly cloudy PM looked like rain some thunder very warm Willie cultivated some more corn AM we brought over SDR & loader from other band AM raked up the out hay Ro1. PM we took in 4 loads with loader and cut some more after tea. Sold Reeves 8 doz eggs $1.5 2019. Many down town PM got at Russells goods on ofc 1.35 got her dress tied on at Ms Batz. got at Phillips olive oil 10 cts Woods shirt of west 90 cts 70 D banana 10 cts Willie got bread at foots last Monday 12 cts. Willie still doctoring Mands folly. <table> </table><table> <tbody><tr> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td>Paid</td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>Rec</td> <td></td> <td>H</td> <td></td> <td>E</td> <td></td> <td>S</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>1535</td> <td>93.</td> <td>208</td> <td>62</td> <td>665</td> <td>42</td> <td>89</td> <td>92</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>38</td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>19</td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td>10</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>1</td> <td>52</td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td></td> <td>1</td> <td>00</td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td>22</td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>1538</td> <td>02</td> <td>209</td> <td>84</td> <td>665</td> <td>52</td> <td>89</td> <td>92</td> </tr> </tbody></table><table></table></div> <div class="mw-parser-output"><h2>Rosmead Diary</h2> <table> <tbody><tr> <td>1914</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>July</td> <td>S</td> <td>E</td> </tr> <tr> <td>17</td> <td>S</td> <td>E</td> </tr> <tr> <td>17</td> <td>965</td> <td>28</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>3</td> <td>70</td> </tr> <tr> <td>18</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td></td> <td>20</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>969</td> <td>18</td> </tr> </tbody></table><h3>Friday forward</h3>Sunny and cloudy looked like rain AM a few drops fell, very warm I cultivated some more corn AM we took in load hay from coals No 1 before dinner Willie finished cutting the block hay Ro. I was cutting last night. PM Willie went down town M and in baggy bread her to branking model he got print and sugar at 70 S 3.70. I raked up the cut hay in Roy We took in rest of coals one load also a load of the raked stuff. After tea we cooled what was left also raked rakings. Andrew Schars over in evening got 1 day eggs also a han 5 lbs @ 3 cts rude W Shoultad in PM offerest $82. for red hifor up at Allons 50. Willie got more mudienne from of for filly. <h3>Saturday</h3>Cloudy and sunny looked like rain at times did rain a few drops in morning We cut some more hay in Ro 1 AM then cultivated some more corn also pain ground potatoes then brought hay rack over prow other barn on high waggon that we took the water back to potatoes on. PM we took load hay in, cools we make last night then Willie raked up the morning but also finished rakings we took it in, one load and cooled up the left rakings. Willie down town at night got collar at Russells 20 cts. Charlie Bogus over in morning got land of bead plane. I made halter with nails in to put on Luay to Keep her from sucking Kate. <table> </table><table> <tbody><tr> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td>Paid</td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>Rec</td> <td></td> <td>H</td> <td></td> <td>E</td> <td></td> <td>J</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>1538</td> <td>02</td> <td>209</td> <td>84</td> <td>665</td> <td>52</td> <td>89.</td> <td>92</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td></td> <td>3</td> <td>70</td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td>20</td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>1538</td> <td>02</td> <td>213</td> <td>74</td> <td>665</td> <td>52</td> <td>89</td> <td>92</td> </tr> </tbody></table><table></table></div> <div class="mw-parser-output"><div id="toc" class="toc" role="navigation" aria-labelledby="mw-toc-heading"><input type="checkbox" role="button" id="toctogglecheckbox" class="toctogglecheckbox" style="display:none" /><div class="toctitle" lang="en" dir="ltr"><h2 id="mw-toc-heading">Contents</h2><label class="toctogglelabel" for="toctogglecheckbox"></label></div> <ul> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Rosmead_Diary">1 Rosmead Diary</a> <ul> <li class="toclevel-2"><a href="#continued_Saturday_forward">1.1 continued Saturday forward</a></li> <li class="toclevel-2"><a href="#Sunday">1.2 Sunday</a></li> <li class="toclevel-2"><a href="#Monday">1.3 Monday</a></li> <li class="toclevel-2"><a href="#Tuesday">1.4 Tuesday</a></li> </ul> </li> </ul> </div> <h2>Rosmead Diary</h2> <table> <tbody><tr> <td>1914</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>July</td> <td>S</td> <td>E</td> </tr> <tr> <td>18</td> <td>969</td> <td>18</td> </tr> <tr> <td>19</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>20</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td></td> <td>15</td> </tr> <tr> <td>21</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>3</td> <td>50</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>972</td> <td>83</td> </tr> </tbody></table><h3>continued Saturday forward</h3>Mr Cameron in in morning bought red hifer (at Allans fifty) last of the Beatrice stock for $85.00 gave $15 on her he to let us know when to bring her down <h3>Sunday</h3>Fine sunny day warm day weather. Mr brian preached AM from Jeremiah 18:15 and in evening from Matt 17:8. often cull 5 Willie and I only down AM all down but me at night <h3>Monday</h3>Clear sunny day and morning. Willie took cream to Russells in morning got truchtore Rhubarb at Phillips 10 cts Bella Willie and I sell wick last night not very strong to-day. We cut rest of Ro. hayfield SD Rakol some up PM and took in 3 loads louder. Willie chopped war & home AM. Andrew Schairs paid for hen and eggs got with 70 cts Nolan & Jean Milne up AM for green please. <h3>Tuesday</h3>Another sunny day exceedingly dry weather. moderately warm. We got some hay in No 2 SW naked up the losing yesterdays cut in Ro 1 hauled it in PM 3 loads then D & Rooked some of Ro 2, raked in Ro rakings, took in load from Ro 2 also raking Ro, after tea Wm Clark eggs 35 cts Many took meat bag over to McKas P. M. got ride from downtown with Dave Greyson got dress at Mrs Bantz $3.50. Miss St Clair home in evening lag warming about lost latter Shay inland to move to Galt in Sept. <table> </table><table> <tbody><tr> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td>Paid</td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>Rec</td> <td></td> <td>H</td> <td></td> <td>E</td> <td></td> <td>S</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>1538</td> <td>02</td> <td>213</td> <td>74</td> <td>665</td> <td>52</td> <td>89.</td> <td>92</td> </tr> <tr> <td>10</td> <td>00</td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td>10</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>70</td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>38</td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td>3</td> <td>50</td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>1549</td> <td>10</td> <td>217</td> <td>24</td> <td>665</td> <td>62</td> <td>89</td> <td>97</td> </tr> </tbody></table><table></table></div> <div class="mw-parser-output"><div id="toc" class="toc" role="navigation" aria-labelledby="mw-toc-heading"><input type="checkbox" role="button" id="toctogglecheckbox" class="toctogglecheckbox" style="display:none" /><div class="toctitle" lang="en" dir="ltr"><h2 id="mw-toc-heading">Contents</h2><label class="toctogglelabel" for="toctogglecheckbox"></label></div> <ul> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Rosmead_Diary">1 Rosmead Diary</a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Wednesday_forward">2 Wednesday forward</a> <ul> <li class="toclevel-2"><a href="#Thursday">2.1 Thursday</a></li> <li class="toclevel-2"><a href="#Friday">2.2 Friday</a></li> </ul> </li> </ul> </div> <h2>Rosmead Diary</h2> <table> <tbody><tr> <td>1914</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>July</td> <td>S</td> <td>E</td> </tr> <tr> <td>22</td> <td>972</td> <td>83</td> </tr> <tr> <td>23</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>1</td> <td>28</td> </tr> <tr> <td>24</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>974</td> <td>11</td> </tr> </tbody></table><h2>Wednesday forward</h2>Another warm sunny dry day. Willie drove down for 7 of M in morning I took them down about 5 PM. We finished cutting Ro 2 hay and cut some in Ro 6 at other barn We got in 4 loads this PM including rakings we have Ro. finished complete Ro 2 ready for raking. absent. Mauds colt still alive but Roy weak. sow had 3 pigs to-day Greyson brought meat morning. <h3>Thursday</h3>Cloudy rained AM also a little P.M. Willie drove down in morning got at Chapmans guards & sections for mower $1.15 luisad oil Richards 13. he brought N. S. of with him. We raked some at Ro 6 took back waggon and louder in time to be stopped by rain Nukem and I took the 13 cattle up to Aelans fifty again and fixed the fence, they got out and were down here this morning. Willie chopped pig and in PM and horse. I sampled mangels in N. O. PM took Kate up to Rogger at night. also took salt to Cattle. Mackie over in morning. Bob Tindale down AM to get vine for his pea harvester. N. S. want some traim. <h3>Friday</h3>Cloudy most day some sunshine PM. N.D. up in morning went home again. I scuffed turnips A. M. and Willie drove down for McFadgan to see Mauds colt. PM Willie naked Ro 9 rakings I cut some more Ro 6 turned windows with SDR and <s>took</s> put in load brought <table> </table><table> <tbody><tr> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td>Paid</td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>Rec</td> <td></td> <td>H</td> <td></td> <td>E</td> <td></td> <td>J</td> <td>Your text here...</td> </tr> <tr> <td>1549</td> <td>10</td> <td>217</td> <td>24</td> <td>665</td> <td>62</td> <td>89</td> <td>97</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td>1</td> <td>15</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td>13</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>1549</td> <td>60</td> <td>217</td> <td>24</td> <td>666</td> <td>90</td> <td>89</td> <td>97</td> </tr> </tbody></table><table></table></div> <div class="mw-parser-output"><h2>Rosmead Diary</h2> <table> <tbody><tr> <td>1914</td> </tr> <tr> <td>July</td> <td>S</td> <td>E</td> </tr> <tr> <td>24</td> <td>974</td> <td>11</td> </tr> <tr> <td>25</td> </tr> <tr> <td>26</td> </tr> <tr> <td>27</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>4</td> <td>59</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>978</td> <td>70</td> </tr> </tbody></table> continued Friday forward it to this bxum. After tea I put raking on with loudon in Ro 2. Many down home PM. Told Baker buy to come up for the basket of lease he and some more picket in over field and I second away. Andrew Lokains got yes Saturday Fine sunny warm day breezy. N. S. soup all day he hood turnips second time I finished scuffling turnips also shorts rows of down. We out some more hay Ro 6 AM. PM we scuffled rope at 7 L nord some. turnips, SD Rakeal cut roy and took it in 2 loads other born one names. Willie chopped some. Andrew Schairs paid por yz 80 of Sunday Cloudy and sunny. Mr Graw preached AM from Matt 4:1–11. And in warning prom Auntie back from Toronto Willie at home AM only he down at night. L. A roll 10 cts. Monday Mostly cloudy rained a few drops AM N. S. up all he raked rakings Ro 6 then he and Willie took hifor down to Common sold in 18th rec balance #7.500 Willie got at Marnies harmed oil 15 stands at Ellies 10, at 76 D what $1.84 brom $1.50 coal oil 60 soop 30. PM we finished scuffling rope + potatoes + some come also finished Ro 2 rakings took in. Ro 6 makings. I cut some more hay Ro 6 after term. We hoed Turnips second time also some mangels in R. O. <table></table><table> <tbody><tr> <td>Paid</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Rec</td> <td></td> <td>H</td> <td></td> <td>E</td> <td></td> <td>J</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>1549</td> <td>10</td> <td>217</td> <td>24</td> <td>666</td> <td>90</td> <td>89</td> <td>97</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>85</td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td>10</td> </tr> <tr> <td>75</td> <td>00</td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td>10</td> <td>3</td> <td>49</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td>60</td> <td></td> <td>30</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> </tbody></table><table></table></div> <div class="mw-parser-output">{INCOMPLETE - 1st page may be out of order} {Illegible, cut off} {Written in the left margins of the diary: "2H" "30" "97880"} {Written on the right page end of the diary: "60" "1625552179H6707990"} {...} for meat this morning Jess in buggy. I cut G.S.hay this finishing cutting. Willie drove down for F&M [Father & Mother] A.M. drove them down in evening again. Jess in buggy both times. We finished haying to-day except rakings. N.S. up all day hoeing AM till 11 when we put in load hay brought it over to this barn. PM we hauled 6 loads to other barn and one more mostly small. Reeves eggs 3 doz 60 cts Thursday Fine sunny day. N.S. up all day hoeing I finished raking No 6 and took them in PM this finishing haying. 2 loads one to each barn then a rakeful brought over here. N.S. helped with hay. Willie took cream down in morning I hoed some mangels seemed time. Willie and girls went up to J. McLellans after dinner Jess in buggy got back little after eight. 978.80 1625.55 217946707990 {Next page} {Written in the right margins: table below} Paid <table> <tbody><tr> <td>Ric</td> <td>H</td> <td>E</td> <td>J</td> </tr> <tr> <td>217 / 94</td> <td>1624 / 95</td> <td>670 / 69</td> <td>90 / 07?</td> </tr> <tr> <td> </td> <td> </td> <td> </td> <td> </td> </tr> <tr> <td> </td> <td> </td> <td> </td> <td> </td> </tr> <tr> <td> </td> <td> </td> <td>10</td> <td> </td> </tr> </tbody></table> Rosemead Diary 1914 July 28 Tuesday Forward 1624.95 217.94 670.69 90.07 Fine sunny day not warm a slight shower last night N.D.up all day he got pine tar at Mennies 10 cts. We cut rest of No 6 to-day (some AM some PM) ecept GS strip. I scuffled corn AM we {illegible} PM got a small load into other barn and a load over here. N.S. hoed turnips started to thin the {illegible}. Bob Tindale down at night told us the army {illegible} was at our {illegible} we still doctor sick colt it seems to be getting weaker. 29 Wednesday [rest of page cut off}<table></table></div> <div class="mw-parser-output"><h2>Rosemead Diary</h2> <table> <tbody><tr> <td>1914</td> <td> </td> <td> </td> </tr> <tr> <td>July</td> <td>J</td> <td>E</td> </tr> <tr> <td>31</td> <td>978</td> <td>80</td> </tr> <tr> <td>August</td> <td> </td> <td> </td> </tr> <tr> <td>1</td> <td> </td> <td> </td> </tr> <tr> <td> </td> <td>10</td> <td>00</td> </tr> <tr> <td> </td> <td>988</td> <td>80</td> </tr> </tbody></table> Friday Forward Fine sunny warm day exceedingly dry weather. N.S. up all day hoeing turnips I scuffled corn, and Willie chopped {pig?} cut sow thistle out of {grass/grain?} etc. PM Willie funished scuffling corn and hoed some. I hoed mangels second time PM. A {minister?} from Erin and another man in AM looking for a horse to buy. William Clark in for eggs today 40cts. {Jus?} Clark died to-day. {Scharis?} over in evening got 2 hens and 5 doz eggs {Illegible} We drove up in evening to see cattle, the water supply was dry. Several berry pickers from {Elora?} were in {Illegible} They had lost their way. We put {loader?} SD.R and {Illegible} {Illegible} in other {pen?}. We are still doctoring Mauds colt it cannot stand. July has been exceedingly dry {Illegible}. <h2>Saturday</h2>A slight shower of rain last night cloudy in morning turned out fine {sunny?} N.S. up all day finished hoeing turnips second time. we gave him $10.00 Two of which he has to work for next week. Willie and I and {Illegible} Allan up at {fifty?} getting the water to run A.M. PM we hoed mangels in NO. Uncle Will & cousin {Illegible} of Hamilton here in {Illegible} auto PM for a while. I Killed Mauds colt "Patsy" and buried it in N.O. I went down town at night Dan {Tindale?} said some of our cattle were out Willie and I drove up to see but they were all in. <table> </table><table> </table><table> </table><table> <tbody><tr> <td> </td> <td> </td> <td> </td> <td> </td> <td>Paid</td> <td> </td> <td> </td> <td> </td> </tr> <tr> <td>Rec</td> <td> </td> <td>H</td> <td> </td> <td>E</td> <td> </td> <td>J</td> <td> </td> </tr> <tr> <td>1625</td> <td>55</td> <td>917</td> <td>94</td> <td>670</td> <td>79</td> <td>90</td> <td>07</td> </tr> <tr> <td> </td> <td>40</td> <td> </td> <td> </td> <td> </td> <td> </td> <td> </td> <td> </td> </tr> <tr> <td><s>10</s></td> <td><s>00</s></td> <td> </td> <td> </td> <td>10</td> <td>00</td> <td> </td> <td> </td> </tr> <tr> <td>1625</td> <td>95</td> <td>917</td> <td>94</td> <td>680</td> <td>79</td> <td>90</td> <td>07</td> </tr> </tbody></table><table></table></div> <div class="mw-parser-output"><div id="toc" class="toc" role="navigation" aria-labelledby="mw-toc-heading"><input type="checkbox" role="button" id="toctogglecheckbox" class="toctogglecheckbox" style="display:none" /><div class="toctitle" lang="en" dir="ltr"><h2 id="mw-toc-heading">Contents</h2><label class="toctogglelabel" for="toctogglecheckbox"></label></div> <ul> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Rosemead_Diary">1 Rosemead Diary</a> <ul> <li class="toclevel-2"><a href="#Sunday">1.1 Sunday</a></li> <li class="toclevel-2"><a href="#Monday">1.2 Monday</a></li> <li class="toclevel-2"><a href="#Tuesday">1.3 Tuesday</a></li> </ul> </li> </ul> </div> <h2>Rosemead Diary</h2> <table> <tbody><tr> <td>1914</td> <td> </td> <td> </td> </tr> <tr> <td>August</td> <td>J</td> <td>E</td> </tr> <tr> <td>2</td> <td>988</td> <td>80</td> </tr> <tr> <td> </td> <td>1</td> <td>10</td> </tr> <tr> <td>3</td> <td> </td> <td> </td> </tr> <tr> <td>4</td> <td> </td> <td> </td> </tr> <tr> <td> </td> <td>989</td> <td>90</td> </tr> </tbody></table><h3>Sunday</h3>Forward Cloudy, thunder lightning and a good heavy shower P.M. I stayed at home A.M. Mr Mcrean of {Metz?} preached A M from (Large Gap) and in evening from 1 Peter 5:7. last {dance?} . Ch coll $1.00 (Meaning: Church collection $1.00) L.A. ID (?) <h3>Monday</h3>Fine day cloudy and sunny warm. N.S. up all day hoeing corn Willie hoed with him P.M scuffled turnips with C.C . A. M Willie chopped some {pig?} took cattle up to SD again as they got out presumably by berry pickers letting down rails. he cut some grain with sow thistle in out of {No?} 3 A and fed to cattle and hoed mangles N.O. PM I went to {Jus?} Clark's funeral took Bella down with me brought Father home from funeral Bella came up with me again I hoed mangles N.O. after I came home. {Scharis?} paid for eggs & hens got Friday eggs 1.00 hens 1.05 $2.05 (sum) <h3>Tuesday</h3>Fine sunny day. N.S. up all day hoeing corn I hoed also Willie scuffled rape {I L?} also head lands with C C. and sowed headlands with rape I chopped some pig. We went up to {Allans ppy (property) ?} Took three cattle with us got 4 more up at {Kays?} they had been let out by berry pickers. D.Allan went up with us.Wm (William) Clark up for eggs 2 doz 40 cts. {Andrew Scharis?} and Charlie {Shey?} over in evening got 2 pigeons. <table> </table><table> </table><table> </table><table> <tbody><tr> <td> </td> <td> </td> <td> </td> <td> </td> <td>Paid</td> <td> </td> <td> </td> <td> </td> </tr> <tr> <td>Rec</td> <td> </td> <td>H</td> <td> </td> <td>E</td> <td> </td> <td>J</td> <td> </td> </tr> <tr> <td>1625</td> <td>95</td> <td>917</td> <td>94</td> <td>680</td> <td>79</td> <td>90</td> <td>01</td> </tr> <tr> <td> </td> <td> </td> <td> </td> <td> </td> <td> </td> <td> </td> <td>1</td> <td>10</td> </tr> <tr> <td>2</td> <td>05</td> <td> </td> <td> </td> <td> </td> <td> </td> <td> </td> <td> </td> </tr> <tr> <td> </td> <td>40</td> <td> </td> <td> </td> <td> </td> <td> </td> <td> </td> <td> </td> </tr> <tr> <td>1628</td> <td>40</td> <td>917</td> <td>94</td> <td>680</td> <td>79</td> <td>91</td> <td>11</td> </tr> </tbody></table><table></table></div> <div class="mw-parser-output"><div id="toc" class="toc" role="navigation" aria-labelledby="mw-toc-heading"><input type="checkbox" role="button" id="toctogglecheckbox" class="toctogglecheckbox" style="display:none" /><div class="toctitle" lang="en" dir="ltr"><h2 id="mw-toc-heading">Contents</h2><label class="toctogglelabel" for="toctogglecheckbox"></label></div> <ul> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Rosemead_Diary">1 Rosemead Diary</a> <ul> <li class="toclevel-2"><a href="#Wednesday">1.1 Wednesday</a></li> <li class="toclevel-2"><a href="#Thursday">1.2 Thursday</a></li> <li class="toclevel-2"><a href="#Friday">1.3 Friday</a></li> </ul> </li> </ul> </div> <h2>Rosemead Diary</h2> <table> <tbody><tr> <td>1914</td> <td> </td> <td> </td> </tr> <tr> <td>August</td> <td> </td> <td> </td> </tr> <tr> <td>5</td> <td>989</td> <td>90</td> </tr> <tr> <td> </td> <td>2</td> <td>15</td> </tr> <tr> <td>6</td> <td> </td> <td> </td> </tr> <tr> <td> </td> <td>17</td> <td>37</td> </tr> <tr> <td> </td> <td>16</td> <td>43</td> </tr> <tr> <td> </td> <td> </td> <td>20</td> </tr> <tr> <td>7</td> <td> </td> <td> </td> </tr> <tr> <td> </td> <td>1026</td> <td>05</td> </tr> </tbody></table><h3>Wednesday</h3>Forward Fine sunny day warm at times, cool morning. N.S up all day hoeing turnips. We got {illegible} {cut / out?} and {fired / fried / fixed} up, Willie drove down got 50 lbs twine at Nichols on {op?} paid to Ellis $1.50 for what got July 15th also tea 40 cts. Mary down town PM at WF.W:S gave 25 cts she was {illegible} home. Willie cut most of the barley No 2 N. PM we stooked most of it up. Mrs Mackie over A.M for milk Britain declared war on Germany last night. Mary got egg money from Nellie 41.40 Jennie Sandham and children down at aunties. <h3>Thursday</h3>Fine sunny warm day. N.S. up at AM got sick a short time after dinner and went home. Willie took {illegible} sow down sold it to {Cameron?} 490 lbs @ {illegible} 2 $36.75 weighing {illegible} he paid Nichol $5.85 for twine got yesterday he got at F&S 5 bags bran 625 1.00 lbs wheat $2.00 1.00 lbs low grade flour $1.75 1.00 lbs shorts 140 5 bags flour $15:00 groceries $1.43 paid NS 10cts yesterday for {illegible} I hauled 6 wheelbarrow loads of manure from under evergreens to new orchard PM we finished cutting all the barley in No2 and stooked it up. Willie drove down home at noon for F & M but they didn't come up. We drove up to see cattle at night. Coal oil {illegible} 20 Andrew Scharis over at night got 2 more pigeons. <h3>Friday</h3>Fine sunny day very warm. We repaired binder canvass reels etc AM using <table> </table><table> <tbody><tr> <td> </td> <td> </td> <td> </td> <td> </td> <td>Paid</td> <td> </td> <td> </td> <td> </td> </tr> <tr> <td>Rec</td> <td> </td> <td>H</td> <td> </td> <td>E</td> <td> </td> <td>J</td> <td> </td> </tr> <tr> <td>1628</td> <td>40</td> <td>217</td> <td>94</td> <td>680.</td> <td>79</td> <td>91</td> <td>17</td> </tr> <tr> <td> </td> <td> </td> <td> </td> <td>40</td> <td>1</td> <td>50</td> <td> </td> <td> </td> </tr> <tr> <td> </td> <td> </td> <td> </td> <td> </td> <td> </td> <td> </td> <td> </td> <td>25</td> </tr> <tr> <td>1</td> <td>40</td> <td> </td> <td> </td> <td> </td> <td> </td> <td> </td> <td> </td> </tr> <tr> <td>36</td> <td>75</td> <td> </td> <td> </td> <td>5</td> <td>85</td> <td> </td> <td> </td> </tr> <tr> <td> </td> <td> </td> <td> </td> <td> </td> <td> </td> <td>2</td> <td> </td> <td> </td> </tr> <tr> <td> </td> <td> </td> <td> </td> <td> </td> <td>6</td> <td>25</td> <td> </td> <td> </td> </tr> <tr> <td> </td> <td> </td> <td> </td> <td> </td> <td>3</td> <td>75</td> <td> </td> <td> </td> </tr> <tr> <td> </td> <td> </td> <td>15</td> <td>00</td> <td>1</td> <td>40</td> <td> </td> <td> </td> </tr> <tr> <td> </td> <td> </td> <td>1</td> <td>43</td> <td> </td> <td>10</td> <td> </td> <td> </td> </tr> <tr> <td> </td> <td> </td> <td> </td> <td>20</td> <td> </td> <td> </td> <td> </td> <td> </td> </tr> <tr> <td>1666</td> <td>55</td> <td>234</td> <td>97</td> <td>699</td> <td>66</td> <td>91</td> <td>42</td> </tr> </tbody></table><table></table></div> <div class="mw-parser-output"><table> <tbody><tr> <td width="56"> 1914 </td> <td width="47"> </td> <td width="45"> </td> <td width="260"> Rosmead Diary </td> <td width="59"> </td> <td width="53"> Paid  </td> <td width="48"> </td> <td width="56"> </td> </tr> <tr> <td width="56"> August </td> <td width="47"> J </td> <td width="45"> E </td> <td width="260"> </td> <td width="59"> Rec </td> <td width="53"> H </td> <td width="48"> E </td> <td width="56"> T </td> </tr> <tr> <td width="56"> 7 </td> <td width="47"> 1026 </td> <td width="45"> 05 </td> <td width="260"> continued Friday forward old canvass strips from old Massy Harris binder. I also fixed fence between No’s 1 & 2 and we put the cows in No 1. PM we cut some oats in No 7. W. other side other barn. and I stooked them up. Bella {Jeharine?} got 3 ½ doz eggs {mop?}. Mary went down home at night. I chopped pig feed in morning. I found a ten cent piece in No 6, 1885, Victoria Regina in it. Arthur Walker was in yesterday to see about our trashing {threshing} </td> <td width="59"> 1666.55 </td> <td width="53"> 234.97 </td> <td width="48"> 699.66 </td> <td width="56"> 91.4 </td> </tr> <tr> <td width="56"> </td> <td width="47"> </td> <td width="45"> </td> <td width="260"> </td> <td width="59"> </td> <td width="53"> </td> <td width="48"> </td> <td width="56"> </td> </tr> <tr> <td width="56"> 8 </td> <td width="47"> </td> <td width="45"> </td> <td width="260"> Saturday Fine hazy sunny day very warm. We finished cutting No 7 W. to-day and stooked most of it up. Father in for dinner he had been up at D Allans fifty told us some cattle were out. After dinner Willie drove him down Kate in buggy then looked for cattle and put them back again. We chopped some pig in evening. Mary walked up this morning she had been down home last night she gave Mrs Vanalpine 5 lbs butter for sheep having eaten her cabbages. $1.00 </td> <td width="59"> 1.00 </td> <td width="53"> </td> <td width="48"> 1.00 </td> <td width="56"> </td> </tr> <tr> <td width="56"> 9 </td> <td width="47"> 1 1027 </td> <td width="45"> 60 65 </td> <td width="260"> Sunday Warm, sunny and cloudy a thunder shower passed around PM rained other places. I stayed at home AM. Willie and Mary down AM DV Hay of Elora Preached AM from Luke 2:7. last clause . and in evening from Matt 27. 22. first clause ch coll {referring to church collection} 50 Mary gave LA coll 10 cts. There were more in choir at night. </td> <td width="59"> 1667.65 </td> <td width="53"> 234.97 </td> <td width="48"> 700.66 </td> <td width="56"> .50 .10 92.02 </td> </tr> </tbody></table></div> <div class="mw-parser-output">Rosmead Diary <table> <tbody><tr> <td>1914</td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td>Paid</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>August</td> <td>{JE?}</td> <td></td> <td>Rec</td> <td>H</td> <td>E</td> <td>J</td> </tr> <tr> <td>10</td> <td>1027.65.</td> <td>Monday Forward Rain last night and this morning, mostly cloudy some sunshine some more rain in evening. warm. We finished stooking the oats but an sat got pea harvester rigged up and cut one round in sand hill peas. N.S up PM hoeing got cream cheque from Guelph $20.54. I dropped some pig in evening. Peter Clark in PM to see get lend of team to haul rails.</td> <td>1667.65 20.54</td> <td>234.97</td> <td>700.66</td> <td>92.02</td> </tr> <tr> <td>11</td> <td></td> <td>Tuesday Some rain last night, mostly cloudy got cool at night. N.S up all day hoeing AM he and Willie cut pease sand hill, PM. I scuffled greystone turnips and corn drilled up the latter sowed some rape seed between drills. I drove girls up to {illegible name} at night Belwood road took ours and McKees meat bags up to Gregsons. Bella {Scharr?} paid for eggs {illegible} 70 cts Willie went down for cream can in morning Jess in buggy took it down full again with Punch he also dropped pig AM.</td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>12</td> <td></td> <td>Wednesday Fine sunny hot day a little breezy from east. N.S up all day hoeing corn AM loading P.M. We got in the sand hill pease to day 3 1/9 loads also 4 loads barley No 2 Willie and Nelson loaded I took them off and spread them. B & M called on Ms Barbour P Matson Ms Mackie. Willie drove up to see cattle at night. D. Allan went with him. They {illegible} 7in. F & M walked up AM also walked down P.M. I took Quarrie over to Fords at night. Jno Gregson brought meat this morning.</td> <td> .70</td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>X</td> <td>1027.65</td> <td></td> <td>1688.89</td> <td>234.97</td> <td>700.66</td> <td>92.02</td> </tr> </tbody></table><table></table></div> <div class="mw-parser-output">Rosmead Diary <table> <tbody><tr> <td>1914</td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td>Paid</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>August</td> <td>{JE?}</td> <td></td> <td>Rec</td> <td>H</td> <td>E</td> <td>J</td> </tr> <tr> <td>13</td> <td>1027.65</td> <td>Thursday Forward Mostly cloudy rained a little AM and considerable at times PM N.S. up AM We got in 4 loads barley from No 2, Willie and ID Allans went up in morning to look for the cattle found them all in after considerable search. We fixed slings also fence in No 6 and let horses in there, PM. Sow No 2 pigged to-day 6 pigs. Reeves got 3 doz eggs 60 cts</td> <td>1688.89 .60</td> <td>234.87</td> <td>700.66</td> <td>92.02</td> </tr> <tr> <td>14</td> <td> 7.18</td> <td>Friday Fine day mostly sunny. breezy. I drilled up rest of corn with Jess in scuffler also potatoes then scuffled 24 drills turnips. Willie chopped pig feed AM. Schars got lend of team AM to plow his land P.M. Willi drove down town sent $5.00 to McDougal Galt for new part for {illegible} Express order 3 cts got also at Phillips water glass 25 ink fly paper rubber rings 20. he got at Mennie's lamp glass 25 cts at Russells Delineator 15 cts at Ellis groceries $1.30. he then cut some of oats in No 3.A. We stooked them after tea. Peter Clark over again to see about getting team to haul rails.</td> <td></td> <td> .20 .40 1.30</td> <td> 5.00 .28</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>15</td> <td> 7.89</td> <td>Saturday Fine sunny cool day N.S. up all day We got in rest of barley No 2 two loads left some thistle stooks for rakings also 2 loads oats from No 7 AM. PM we got in six loads from No 7. I took off loads into shed W & N hauled We paid Nelson $6.00 in full to date. Willie down town at night got at Russells work pants $1.25 {illegible} 25 <s>collar</s> shirt buttons 25 blackening14 total 189</td> <td></td> <td> .64</td> <td> 1.25 6.00</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>1042.72</td> <td></td> <td>1689.49</td> <td>237.51</td> <td>713.19</td> <td>92.02.</td> </tr> </tbody></table><table></table></div> <div class="mw-parser-output"><table> <tbody><tr> <td width="56"> 1914 </td> <td width="47"> </td> <td width="46"> </td> <td width="258"> Rosmead Diary </td> <td width="57"> </td> <td width="57"> Paid </td> <td width="47"> </td> <td width="57"> </td> </tr> <tr> <td width="56"> August </td> <td width="47"> T {?} </td> <td width="46"> E </td> <td width="258"> </td> <td width="57"> Rec </td> <td width="57"> H </td> <td width="47"> E </td> <td width="57"> T </td> </tr> <tr> <td width="56"> 16 </td> <td width="47"> 1042 5 </td> <td width="46"> 72 10 </td> <td width="258"> Sunday forward Rained considerable at noon and PM some, cleared up by evening. Dr Hay preached AM from proverbs Remove not the ancient landmarks a sermon based on the present European war and in evening from Daniels Prophecy re war Wm Hayward came up PM stayed for tea went down to church with Willie. I stayed at home in evening. Willie at home A.M. Miss coll missionary collection} $5.00 L.A. 10 cts. </td> <td width="57"> 1689.49 </td> <td width="57"> 237.51 </td> <td width="47"> 713.19 </td> <td width="57"> 92.02 5.10 </td> </tr> <tr> <td width="56"> 17 </td> <td width="47"> </td> <td width="46"> 37.0 </td> <td width="258"> Monday Fine day sunny and cloudy. I fixed fence along S.S. to keep sheep in and Willie cut rest of oats in No 3 A. PM Willie went down Punch in buggy got at Ellis sugar etc $2.13 bread {boots?} 12 cts lard Ewings 90 cts. twine Nichols $2.63. We hauled in two loads oats from No 7 fixed binder canvasses etc Mr Phillips in to see about tuning piano Mary gave pair socks to tramp. </td> <td width="57"> </td> <td width="57">  2.25 .90 </td> <td width="47"> 2.63 </td> <td width="57"> </td> </tr> <tr> <td width="56"> 18 </td> <td width="47"> 1056 </td> <td width="46"> 508 60 </td> <td width="258"> Tuesday Terrific thunder storm last night and heavy rain Cloudy and sunny day, warm, frequent showers. Willie saw Fred Bondy in morning re thrashing, we cleared out granary got wood for thrashing etc also chopped some horse {?}. PM Arthur Walker brought his thrashing outfit here. Fred Bondy & Jim Whilton {or Whitlaw} with him, none stayed all night. Willie got at {Linns ?} grain 45 at Ewens goods 20 at {Minnows fly bypack ?} 35 at {Shortneeds ?} meat $2.00. W Clarke up PM got eggs 2 doz 40 cts. Willie told hands Jess in buggy </td> <td width="57"> .40 1689.89 </td> <td width="57"> .20 .35 241.21 </td> <td width="47"> .45  2.00 718.27 </td> <td width="57"> 97.12 </td> </tr> </tbody></table></div> <div class="mw-parser-output"><table> <tbody><tr> <td width="56"> 1914 </td> <td width="47"> </td> <td width="45"> </td> <td width="224"> Rosmead Diary </td> <td width="63"> Paid </td> <td width="66"> </td> <td width="66"> </td> <td width="57"> </td> </tr> <tr> <td width="56"> August </td> <td width="47"> T {?} </td> <td width="45"> E </td> <td width="224"> </td> <td width="63"> Rec </td> <td width="66"> H </td> <td width="66"> E </td> <td width="57"> T </td> </tr> <tr> <td width="56"> 19 </td> <td width="47"> 1056 </td> <td width="45"> 60 25 </td> <td width="224"> Wednesday forward Very heavy steady rain last night also thunder and lightning cloudy and sunny day very warm. We thrashed this AM we got tank filled at barn {about?} last night we had following hands Wm Maywood Mr Pick D Allan. D Skeoch Bob Tindale J. Ford J. Dix. We thrashed all the oats that were in and nearly all the barley. Arthur Walker took his outfit to {Rogersons?} at noon. ToM walked up in morning. Willie drove them down in evening. Sem Mr Kee brought meat this morning. I scuffled mangels N.O. PM Willie raked barley field No 2 and we brought in rakings. N.D. up at noon went down again Mary got basket apples from Mrs Bondy yesterday 25 cts I chopped a little batteries quit working. </td> <td width="63"> 1689.89 </td> <td width="66"> 241.21 </td> <td width="66"> 718.27 .25 </td> <td width="57"> 97.12 </td> </tr> <tr> <td width="56"> 20 </td> <td width="47"> </td> <td width="45"> </td> <td width="224"> Thursday Raining nearly all day heavy and steady. Wet weather now. Willie took cream down to Russells in morning. We did inside work to-day chopped pig & horse cleaned up boxes of bolts nails etc. Willie and Mary drove up to see cattle at Allans P.M. </td> <td width="63"> </td> <td width="66"> </td> <td width="66"> </td> <td width="57"> </td> </tr> <tr> <td width="56"> 21 </td> <td width="47"> 1056 </td> <td width="45"> 85 </td> <td width="224"> Friday Cloudy morning cleared up sunny. I fenced out 5 furrows and plowed, in No 6 barn field sod J. Jameson over in morning to tell us our horses were in grain field he put them out. Willie drove girls down P.M. they called on Mrs Jno Clark she was not at home they called on Mrs Rutherford. They paid W. Thompson for wall paper </td> <td width="63"> 1689.89 </td> <td width="66"> 241.21 </td> <td width="66"> 718.52 </td> <td width="57"> 97.12 </td> </tr> </tbody></table></div> <div class="mw-parser-output"><table> <tbody><tr> <td width="56"> 1914 </td> <td width="47"> </td> <td width="46"> </td> <td width="258"> Rosmead Diary </td> <td width="57"> </td> <td width="57"> Paid </td> <td width="47"> </td> <td width="57"> </td> </tr> <tr> <td width="56"> August </td> <td width="47"> T {?} </td> <td width="46"> E </td> <td width="258"> </td> <td width="57"> Rec </td> <td width="57"> H </td> <td width="47"> E </td> <td width="57"> T </td> </tr> <tr> <td width="56"> 21 </td> <td width="47"> 1056 4 </td> <td width="46"> 85 90 </td> <td width="258"> continued Friday Forward got in May $4.25 paid Nichols for new {?} paint got 40 cts paid to Mc. Hardy. Willie got {?} valve at station {?} Belt cost 25 cts {?}, Willie did odd jobs fixed binder canvass etc. drove sick sow also sow with 3 pigs bade to sand mill pea field to get pease off stubble. </td> <td width="57"> 1689.89 </td> <td width="57"> 241.21 4.25 .40 </td> <td width="47"> 718.52 .25 </td> <td width="57"> 97.12 </td> </tr> <tr> <td width="56"> 22 </td> <td width="47"> </td> <td width="46"> </td> <td width="258"> Fine s Saturday Fine sunny day. Willie at Maywoods thrashing {threshing} AM I plowed and {?} No 6 barn field sod. PM Willie spread stooks in No 7 and we hauled {?} in 4 loads then finishing the field they were not quite dry some of them Mary turned out some of the wet stooks in No 3A I stooked them up again at night. Willie down town in evening got pair boots for me $3.50 bread {?} 19 cts (Willie paid boots with cheque R.B.) </td> <td width="57"> </td> <td width="57"> .12 </td> <td width="47"> 3.50 </td> <td width="57"> </td> </tr> <tr> <td width="56"> 23 </td> <td width="47"> 4 </td> <td width="46"> 22 </td> <td width="258"> Sunday Fine day sunny and cloudy thunder and lightning around the horizon in evening. I stayed at home AM. Dr Hay preached AM from “The summer is {?} and we are not saved” and in evening from Joel 2:28. Ch coll 50 LA 10 </td> <td width="57"> </td> <td width="57"> </td> <td width="47"> </td> <td width="57"> .60 </td> </tr> <tr> <td width="56"> 24 </td> <td width="47"> 22 1088 </td> <td width="46"> 65 62 </td> <td width="258"> Monday Fine sunny cool day. N. D. up all day pulling flax. We put load wood on waggon (gravel box) Willie took it down home then went to station got the tanks of coal oil from Columbus to gave cheque J B 16100 got at stals {?} seed 25 tomatoes 35 at Nichols tanks 5 We cut half of oats in No 4 also took in 2 loads oats from No. 3A {?} {?} brought his bugs at night. Paid Arthur {?} $6.00 cheque 7 B {?} of thrashing 412/2 gal {?} {?} 6.50 tank 6.60 {?} {?} $3.50 </td> <td width="57"> 1689.89 </td> <td width="57"> .35 3.00 249.33 </td> <td width="47"> 13.00 .30 6.00 741.57 </td> <td width="57"> 97.72 </td> </tr> </tbody></table></div> <div class="mw-parser-output"><table> <tbody><tr> <td width="56"> 1914 </td> <td width="258"> Rosmead Diary </td> <td width="57"> Paid </td> </tr> <tr> <td width="56"> August </td> <td width="47"> T {?} </td> <td width="46"> E </td> <td width="57"> Rec </td> <td width="57"> H </td> <td width="47"> E </td> <td width="57"> T </td> </tr> <tr> <td width="56"> 25 </td> <td width="47"> 1088 </td> <td width="46"> 62 </td> <td width="258"> Tuesday forward Fine day, sunny. N.S. up all day Willie cut rest of No 4 AM {?} stooked up while I chopped 240 lbs (3 bags) pig chop which we lent him then I finished stooking. PM we pulled flax cut {?} Britain peas in w corner of No 4 with pea {?} I cut around them first with scythe, we got in rest of oats in No 3. A, one load, I dropped pig feed in morning. B {crossed out} Helen and Jean Mike also Norman Jessie and Bonnie Landham up PM and for tea Nellie and Jennie came up in evening, Willie drove the youngsters down Nellie Jean & Norman {?} first last night </td> <td width="57"> 1689.89 </td> <td width="57"> 249.33 </td> <td width="47"> 741.57 </td> <td width="57"> 97.72 </td> </tr> <tr> <td width="56"> 26 </td> <td width="47"> 4 </td> <td width="46"> 10 </td> <td width="258"> Wednesday Fine sunny day cool morning. I went for meat this morning Jess in buggy. N.S. up all day we pulled flax AM. Hauled in 5 loads oat including ¾ load peas from No 4 PM Willie down town AM got at Phillips powder for Dan 25 cts at {?} S grains $3.85 brought T & M up with him they got {?} ride down with {?} P.M. I drove up to see cattle at night Sim Percy is out I got J Black to phone up to {?} about it. Brought our 1 bag L {?} flour 1 bag shorts on what he borrowed yesterday. </td> <td width="57"> 3.85 </td> <td width="47"> .25 </td> </tr> <tr> <td width="56"> 27 </td> <td width="47"> 1092 </td> <td width="46"> 72 </td> <td width="258"> Thursday Misty morning very heavy dew cleared off fine sunny. Willie drove up to {?} got Sim Percy while {?} there brought it down here N.S. up all day we picked stones off No 6 sod. Willie chopped 8 {?} lbs barley for Mr Mackie 25 cts also 58 lbs </td> <td width="57"> .25 1690.14 </td> <td width="57"> 253.18 </td> <td width="47"> 741.82 </td> <td width="57"> 97.72 </td> </tr> </tbody></table></div> <div class="mw-parser-output"><table> <tbody><tr> <td width="56"> 1914 </td> <td width="258"> Rosmead Diary </td> <td width="57"> Paid </td> </tr> <tr> <td width="56"> August </td> <td width="47"> T {?} </td> <td width="46"> E </td> <td width="57"> Rec </td> <td width="57"> H </td> <td width="47"> E </td> <td width="57"> T </td> </tr> <tr> <td width="56"> 27 </td> <td width="47"> 1092 </td> <td width="46"> 72 X </td> <td width="258"> Continued Thursday forward of our oats for {?} who came for it PM. I dropped a bag pig feed in morning. Willie took Pouch up to {?} {?} at noon. PM we finished harvest (except flax) 3 loads oats from No 4 then finished pulling the flax except a small patch with thistles. Lorn Mullan and Matt {?} here PM brought 4 sows for 10 cts lb (also 1 service {?}) to be taken down to {?}. We paid N.S. $4.00 in full to-date being through with him just now Mrs Cook and Elsie called PM. I sharpened some stakes for fence. </td> <td width="57"> 1690.14 </td> <td width="57"> 253.18 </td> <td width="47"> 741.82 4.00 </td> <td width="57"> 97.72 </td> </tr> <tr> <td width="56"> 28 </td> <td width="47"> 6 </td> <td width="46"> 28 </td> <td width="258"> Friday Fine day sunny. Willie took cream down in morning then took 4 sows to Wilsons weighed them at seales 720 lbs $72.00 {?} 8 cts he got wheat at T & S $2.00 land {?} at Ellis 15 cts lime at {?} 5 cts {?} over in morning got 1st gal of coal oil out of our tank 8 lbs 20 cts also paid 5 cts for oil {crossed out} milk {written above} got yesterday. I sharpened stakes. PM we hauled stakes to wire fence between No 7 & 7 L field I drove them in & stapled them up {?} Willie plowed some in No 6 sod crown plow 4 horses when {?} {?} then he plowed with {?} single plow we brought in load flax with us nearly all. Mr and Mrs {?} over at night Mr {?} trying electric battery for his {?} </td> <td width="57"> 72.00 .20 .5 </td> <td width="47"> .8 2.15 .5 </td> </tr> <tr> <td width="56"> 29 </td> <td width="47"> 32 1132 </td> <td width="46"> 4 90 34 </td> <td width="258"> Saturday Raining all AM cloudy. I made 4 horse {?} we made {?} and put the flax on it. I finished No 7 fence PM with stakes. Willie drove Mary down PM she got at Russells goods $1.40 charged, sprouts 10 cts, at {?} goods $1.16, at Phillips soap 25 {?} & {?} 10 cts, T & S crocks 25 chase 18, Willie drove up to {?} cattle. We chopped some pig. I drove down at night got at Nichols staples 10 gave cheque l B $15.20 for coal 2 tires same to Peter Mc Gregor got at {?} whip 25, {?} butter {?} 10, {?} {?} {?} {?} 10 cts {?} {?} {?} {?} got at Chapmans </td> <td width="57"> 1762.39 </td> <td width="57"> .10 1.26 .68 30.40 285.62 </td> <td width="47"> .45 .25 .10 .10 749.00 </td> <td width="57"> 97.72 </td> </tr> </tbody></table></div> <div class="mw-parser-output">1914 August Rosmead Diary Sunday {turmord?} Cloudy and sunny. a little rain at noon. {illegible} of Elorn preached AM from Psalm {45?}:8 and in evening from Acts 20:9. egg money from {illegible} $ 2.40 Oh God {illegible}. 240 Monday Cloudy and sunny thunder lighting and showers PM and evening warm. Willhi drove down in morning {illegible} to {illegible} Sum or {illegible} to refund our {illegible} 2 years {illegible} $liw postage 4 cts. We took 2 anums sully ruby wuder {illegible} over to other burn {illegible} took {illegible} and put up sale at 1L {illegible} and brought up land wood from bush. PM.J {illegible} No 6 5 hours{noon?} plow Willhi walked up to see little PM. Sam M Kee came over in morning got lind of 1k bags 1060lbs oats barley {illegible}. George Bun up for eggs got none. September Tuesday Rainy day probably the heaviest rain this season cleared off sunny late PM I plowed sod No 6 4 hours until stopped by rain. I fixed plats for carriers, Wilhi mended harmers and chopped horse and pig Wilhi got at Philhps {illegible} Pottasium for {illegible} 25 Wednesday Cloudy AM and rained some cleaned off sunny PM some rain at noon. Wilhi brought up 7AM in morning got bread & its had {Jen?) down. J. Blade offered $1.45; no for hen for wan horse. {illegible} man brought up 2 tons wul this AM that I moldered Sat. Mother went up to Arthur </div> <div class="mw-parser-output">1914 September == Rosemead Diary == continued Wednesday tomuard at noon on daily automobile {illegible} I plowed sod No 6 4 hours AM Wilhi plowed P.M. I started to clean out open ditch at G.S. pulling weed growth ont with drag. W dark up for far eggs 2day 40 cts. Wilhi drove 7 & Many down at might Many staying all might be jot "News" for to see almost the wor 1 cts. W. Magwood brough meat this morning Thursday Sunny, passing thunder showers quite a shower P.M. Wilhi drove down in morning brought up 7 & Many. We plowed in No 6 sod also harrowed some. I worked at cleaning ditch again. Wilhi drove 7 & May down to might again got 'News' 1ct. Mr Guss over with {illegible} paid him $1.w for it 3 and some more later {illegible} Friday Dunny at times, raining at times AM. mostly fine P.M. cool. Wilhi drove down for 7 & Many then went up to see cattle, then he plowed sod No 6 5 hours I worked at drain and ditch, we are working drain into ditch about centre up bush. Uncle {illegible} Dodge brough mother down from Arthur PM. {illegible} telephoned down to {illegible} AM that she sowed not got down in the auto as it had some to {Guelph?}. He slanged till after supper. Wilhi drove 70 M. down in vening got News I cts. Sent Andrew {illegible} 30 lbs {illegible} </div> <div class="mw-parser-output">Rosemead Diary Saturday taword Mostly sunny after drops rain at {night?} considerable. We plowed sod No 6 nearly finished the field Wilhi chopped some. We worked at drain through buch lots {illegible} water in it. Wilhi down town at might got news at Philhpes 1 ct {illegible} 8b Mennies 10 cts. boots $4.00 overalls $1,25 tea 25. at Evenings stamps 10 cts {illegible} yeast {illegible} 7 & S 5 fork handle 10 cts Nichols. Pete M: {illegible} man {illegible} brough up to {illegible} tons coal molered last Saturday P.M. Mr {illegible} got linf od blush & {illegible} to lift his pump out. We finished harvest by taking in rest of flux a rackful of {illegible} Sunday Cloudy. a very heavy rain at noon Mr brown back from holidyas preached AM from Mark 3:14 Start of a service of sersons on the {illegible} and in evening from James 5: 13-15 oh wel 5D Monday 42 Cloudy cold and windy. a little sunshine. <s>W</s>and rain AM. Wilhi took cream down to Russels in morning got {boots {illegible} he bought at {illegible} Sat also put pair long nuller boots $4.50 bread at {illegible} 12 cts tomatoes at Jamiesons 30 cts We fixed {illegible} spreader wroked at bush drain Wilhi drove up to {illegible} for {illegible} but he was at {illegible} show he didn't get any. Tuesday Cold cloudy day. Wilhi finished plowing </div> <div class="mw-parser-output">continued Tuesday forward No 6 2nd AM PM he handed 2 loads of the 5 nick then from other from to drain through brush I worked at drain all day we laid sometimes willi took load wood to home from {illegible} hill. Willie and May drove over to M Ken with meat bags got {illegible} at 7 & picked went around home for helper at night. Wednesday Cool cloudy and sunny. We worked at brush drain to-day got tiles laid about 4 wh Peter Clark got land n Punch and Mand to go for load rain from Barnet he got broke about 5 PM. andrew Sohaine gave w 25 day for hidgton got lately. the girls and I drove him to united hraher marching in Melvill {illegible} held for hrager for unition of the great autoham wor now raging lutumn {illegible} and Austria and g.Britain grave and RUssia Sam M Kee brought meat this morning. Many gave mother 50 05 ame turnip ago to {illegible} Hatemulumist subscription. Mr Metody and wife hre at noon to see if we had some many to load on note. Willi dropped jug and home Thursday Sunny and cloudy frost last night. Willi went down for 70 M in morning gotat S greenies $1.28 each 75 at Kem stove fufe at Mennin efade handle 35 {illegible}look 70 05 he drove 70 Mdown at ingut again put leler let. We sold eggs to RUsse 94ch got cream chaque Guelph $19.49 </div> <div class="mw-parser-output">Rosmead Diary Paid 1914 Sep J E 10 1150 83 untiseed Thursday forward <table> <tbody><tr><td>Ree</td> <td>H</td><td>E</td><td>J</td></tr></tbody></table><pre>1785 29102 76109 99872 </pre> We worked at drain to-day got Fie laid of about through <table> </table></div> <div class="mw-parser-output">Rosemead Diary Paid Monday FIne sunny day. We rigged </div> <div class="mw-parser-output">Sunday.Fine day, mostly sunny. Our dominant Sunday. Preached am from Matt 5:4.{Illegible}I at home AM not used to it. Monday. 7 am sunny day cool. Thanksgiving day Bella and I ready to go to St Chudnew church where service was conducted M. Kurush read from the collection 75{illegible} I finished journing No 3 P.M. Mr. Sohan and D. Reeas judged turish field this P.M. We got inside with and carried just in, carring in just house. Willie drove to M down. Tuesday. a liitle worm last night during day cold. 7 he drove Mdown at ingut again put leler let.{illegible} We gave the hen yesterday $1.8 held for hrager for unition of the great autoham wor now raging lutumn. $5.00 but asked Margaret and Elepan that we could increase it to $10.00 Wednesday. Mostly cloudy not so cold. E. and I up all day we got up 9 more rows potatoes. I ploved com stabble. With the chopped pig in morning. Lokked like rain at night. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output">78 <div id="toc" class="toc" role="navigation" aria-labelledby="mw-toc-heading"><input type="checkbox" role="button" id="toctogglecheckbox" class="toctogglecheckbox" style="display:none" /><div class="toctitle" lang="en" dir="ltr"><h2 id="mw-toc-heading">Contents</h2><label class="toctogglelabel" for="toctogglecheckbox"></label></div> <ul> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Rosmead_Diary">1 Rosmead Diary</a> <ul> <li class="toclevel-2"><a href="#Tuesday">1.1 Tuesday</a></li> <li class="toclevel-2"><a href="#Wednesday">1.2 Wednesday</a></li> <li class="toclevel-2"><a href="#Thursday">1.3 Thursday</a></li> <li class="toclevel-2"><a href="#Friday">1.4 Friday</a></li> </ul> </li> </ul> </div> <h2>Rosmead Diary</h2> 1915 Paid January S E Rec H E <h3>Tuesday</h3> 5 18 90 forward 9 60 2 05 Very fine sunny day thawing considerable in sunshine. We spread 5 sleigh loads manure on sand hill to-day finished cleaning at pig pen and box stall. Jade M.c {illegible} here for dinner {illegible} Rick and Jackson called PM also W.K Barnet and wife. {Roselle?} {illegible} up AM with set dishes {boiler?} carpet cts <h3>Wednesday</h3> 6 Mild, cloudy, turned to rain. {illegible} not of day thawing considerable. We shread two sleigh loads manure in sand hill AM and hauled 2 loads to ^ {above line:around} <s>no2</s> pile PM. Willie took cream to station then went up to {illegible} got hay {with?} of rye broken heat repayment of what we gave him to sow. <h3>Thursday</h3> 7 Raining last night turned frosty day morning cloudy stormy day wind in east in morning turned to west snowing a little. We cleaned out {hamhouse?} put down on {petition?} in {illegible} house its AM. P.M. I drove May down we went to church. Mr Kay of Cramosa preached from whom to {illegible} say that I am & but whom say {illegible} that I am. We gave {illegible} 15 cts May stayed down hill 25 night. Willie chopped some cow PM. Willie and Bella went down to prayer metting in Melville at night. Mr {illegible} spoke I got Punch shard {illegible} feet at {illegible} 35 cts {dough?} 2 cts 2 35 <h3>Friday</h3> 8 Cloudy moderately firstly snowing a little. 19 42 9 62 2 40 7 </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"><h2>Rosmead Diary</h2> Paid 1915 S E Rec H E J 2 742 74 Wednesday forward 1311 67 272 84 408 20 61 70 <s>Fine</s> Cloudy day very windy rained came in evening W the {shread?} load manure on turnip land then plowed rest of day 4 horses I fixed fence around upper bush no 4 am Pm I plowed up some more drills for potatoes an N.archard planted 2 rows David W {illegible} in rows neared 2 in row trees from S E fence also nearly 4 rows {illegible} hey in the rows I planted before May planted out cabbage <s>th</s> she got at home this morning she having watched down to see if I was going to Guelph. I also fixed some at lawn N. W. of barn. Bella got {illegible} out for Monday. Thursday Considerable rain last night raining some in morning gradually cleared off fine by late PM. Willie and I drove down in morning to see if 70 W were going to Guelph. I drove them up {illegible} as they decided not to go to Guelph to -day and Willie got his tooth fixed at Arthur. We {illegible} the corn also all plowed land in holw and plowed some more. I fixed time 11 W I {illegible} also chopped 3 kinds PM. Willie and Mary drove down to Welsh choir {event?} in 7 H at night. Took 7 aM down with them. Willie got A.Mat 45 Kins 2 in wlbows 20 its pot 25 cts 20 25 Friday Fine sunny day warm. I finished plowing green crop land no 6 them Willie harrowed it it. PM Wilie fixed under saw. I disliked turnip land 3 19 also some at bottom E cows of No 3. I mended handle of wheat {illegible} 1311 67 273 04 408 45 61 70 Andrew {illegible} over to see about {limits?} they weighed more that the first time. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"><h2>Rosmead Diary</h2> <h2>Saturday Forward</h2> fine sunny warm. W ihli god made down with A. Schami who look the {?} lamb and shelf down le {lioujut?} m Jursday faid for {wonjhej?} shock 170 lh 2 dj, got balomec {circle with 2 slashes through it} 22.25 got at Russells canned foodois 25 lj he {have?} down it norm lunch in lregjz got at P & J sugar $1.00 flour $4.13 {illegible} 60 {illegible}. I finished fisking no 3 {chemck?} Thenharmony lumiul loud and plowed some j of 2nd Time. Pm Willis plowed Tumiz land and home. O plandid none {jotahies?} in now orchard 3rd row from D L. Kied we jot from Mecke except 2 David wanin sits and j drill next from We choffed some lies. I walked down town at over called m hollow. Paid <table> <tbody><tr> <td>1311</td> <td>273 04 67.</td> <td>408 45</td> <td>61</td> </tr> <tr> <td>2225</td> <td> </td> <td> </td> <td>2</td> </tr> <tr> <td> </td> <td> 25</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>.</td> <td> 515</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td>60</td> </tr> </tbody></table><table></table></div> <div class="mw-parser-output"><div id="toc" class="toc" role="navigation" aria-labelledby="mw-toc-heading"><input type="checkbox" role="button" id="toctogglecheckbox" class="toctogglecheckbox" style="display:none" /><div class="toctitle" lang="en" dir="ltr"><h2 id="mw-toc-heading">Contents</h2><label class="toctogglelabel" for="toctogglecheckbox"></label></div> <ul> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Rosmead_Diary">1 Rosmead Diary</a> <ul> <li class="toclevel-2"><a href="#Friday">1.1 Friday</a></li> <li class="toclevel-2"><a href="#Saturday">1.2 Saturday</a></li> <li class="toclevel-2"><a href="#Sunday">1.3 Sunday</a></li> </ul> </li> </ul> </div> <h2>Rosmead Diary</h2> <h3>Friday</h3> frost last night some sunshine AM mostly cloudy PM raining a little at times cool day. I {sat By us raising?} until about 3 P.M. Willie finished drinking {No 3 A?} it and {disliked?} it again then hammond zome {I T?}. I had potatoes {de?} m N. Orchard and after tea {sweet?} {illegible} twisting to bush at bottomthe 8th near from bush where I studied being {illegible} hand {illegible} was I {wham?} turnips {illegible} to bush <h3>Saturday</h3> Mostly fine sunny, not warm, M. Hill wh all day diving team and {housing} in {M.O.?} {illegible} fertilizer bone meal on {No 3.A.} farm lane {fern?} about half way {illegible} rolled it then srilled at the {managed?} land while {illegible} down again. We sowed the wet I our turnips down at bush {managed?} land and +59 drills I made in {No 3.A.?} Willie {illegable} 36 {rows?} corn {illegible}. we paid M.Hill {illegible} Willie and Mary drove down at eight {illegible} dog eggs -1 <s>broken in {illegible</s> not {illegible} in to 7 {inkblot} & {inkblot} @ 32 {faded} $3.8 I got groceries $1.48 find M. {illegible} for blankets I bought {h?} June 4th $9.75 <h3>Sunday</h3> Frost last night, fine day mostly sunny. moderatly warm. {Rus?} {into?} Connie {preached} AM from 1 cor 12: 14,26. and Rus {illegible} at night from 1 Peter 3:16. Open {illegible} We didnt count {all?} the money to . might left it for next Sunday. </div> untranscribed https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/8547eb0a27ce13364b0289fe011e9f67.pdf 33a23c450665c889c397814b58ae8758 https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/796a20cdc5cf4999e51ab13b1139cb02.pdf 84e440043a9d714b3c372b861697eb54 https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/9bec384c2ba6b7e551cb789addd13906.pdf adceee6f1da4e924a563d1f38a232e13 UG Transcription Progress Scripto transcription progress Done Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. 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Scanned Manuscript Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. <div class="mw-parser-output"> {Brown book cover} </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> {Two patterned blank pages} </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> {Calendar of 1872} <div class="toc"> <div class="toctitle"> <h2>Contents</h2> </div> <ul><li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#TABLE_OF_STAMP_DUTIES.">1 TABLE OF STAMP DUTIES.</a> <ul><li class="toclevel-2"><a href="#Not_Exceeding">1.1 Not Exceeding</a></li> <li class="toclevel-2"><a href="#RECEIPTS.">1.2 RECEIPTS.</a></li> <li class="toclevel-2"><a href="#CONCISE_READY_RECKONER">1.3 CONCISE READY RECKONER</a></li> </ul></li> </ul></div> <h2>TABLE OF STAMP DUTIES.</h2> INLAND BILL OF EXCHANGE,Draft,or Order for payment to Bearer or toOrder ,at any time other wise than on demand--- <h3>Not Exceeding</h3> FOREIGN BILLS drawn in,or payable or negotiated in this country, are subject to the same rates of duty. PROMISSORY NOTES payable in any other manner in any other manner than to bearer ON DEMAND,-or if exceeding £100, whether to bearer on demand or otherwise, the same duty as on Bills of Exchange. DRAFT or ORDER, payable to Bearer or to Order ON DEMAND, One Penny. <h3>RECEIPTS.</h3> RECEIPT or Discharge on payment of money amounting to Two Pounds or upwards ONE PENNY. <h3>CONCISE READY RECKONER</h3> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> March Jane L. Rennie Napanee Ont. Diary for Mar A.D. 1872. <h2>March 1872</h2> 31 Easter Sunday snow in the morning raining the morning went to Mass <h2>April</h2> 1 Mon very stormy clear in the evening 2 Tue fine day went to the shop called to see the Missy Welsh M and M Welsh spent the evening 3 Wed Warm and clear sowed the tomato seed. The Welshs went away 4 Thurs Warm and clear. 5 Friday Warm and clear made Yeast & soap 6 Sat Beautiful day made soap planted Portlacca seed, Tulip 7 Sunday Cloudy like rain went to Mass & Vespers, rain in the evening APRIL April 1872 <h2>April 1872</h2> Mon 8 dull and cloudy washed word to Miss Wales called on Mrs Ross. Mr. Talen sick at my {cut off} Tuesday 9 Heavy Rain in the morning cleared in the forenoon M sick went over to Dov very brought Robby am Wednesday 10 cloudy chilly weather Mangow better. went to the shop in the evening Thursday 11 Bright clear day homd all day Father MacKay called went to Miss Wales in the evening Friday 12 Rained nearly all day Mrs Fraser and Hally said all day went our to Dwyers in the afternoon </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> APRIL April. 1872 <h2>April</h2> Saturday 13 Clear in the forenoon LaReid went to Drogery in the afternoon went to Miss Wales and the shop in evening Sunday 14 Cold, dreary day went to Mass & Vespers Monday 15 Cold & Cloudy washed. planted seeds, Mrs + Mifs Beyly called Tuesday 16 Bright and Clear day. Marion Gomyre born. Mary came home from Syden home Wednes 17 Bright day Thurs 18 Bright and clear Mrs Wc Neill & W Reilly called Friday 19 Bright and warm Satur 20 Same day went to the shop in the morning APRIL April 1870 <h2>April</h2> Sunday 21 Warm day went to mass took Bobby to church Monday 22 Cold and cloudy washed froze all day Tuesday 23 Clear and Cold baked Mrs Fyrrill came from Treton snowed in the afternoon Wedny 24 Fine day. Thursday 25 Fine day Mrs Fyyril came from Kingstown staying here Friday 26 Very warm and windy Sat 27 Fair but cool wind to the shop in the evening Sunday 28 Cool and fair. Mother Mary and Mrs Tyrrill and anysey sound to Maxy </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> APRIL <h2>April</h2> Mon 29 Clear and cool washed planted the crops and onions seed Killed the pig Tuesday 30 Warm Clear cleaning house <h2>MAY</h2> Wed 1 Sh o very clear in the evening Mother mol sold Thurs 2 Cool in the morning Friday 3 Cool in the morning rain in the evening finished cleaning house Saturday 4 Cool and clear baked an isomed went to village Suny 5 Cool went to Church but no mass Mon 6 Fine n warm day washed planted garden seeds MAY <h2>May</h2> Tuesday 7 Warm day Mrs Fraser and Mrs Mr Gillivery called Wed 8 Cooler papered the dining room showery in the afternoon Thurs 9 Fine day went to McHewty with Jamies camu home in the evening Friday 10 Cool day Satuy 11 Warm windy Mrs Mrs Powers and Mrs Bailey called Powers staid went up to the shop Sunday 12 Cool and windy Mrs Tyrrels went to Picton, wents to Mass and Vespers in the evening Mrs Tyrrell came back in the evening Mrs Powers came home </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> MAY <h2>May</h2> Monday Cool and bright mother not well Mary and Mother went to Kingstown. washed Tuesday 14 Cool and bright Mother and M came home Wed 15 Warmer Mrs Sweeney and Mary Arm called Mother a little better Thurs 16 Fine day went to the shop in the morning planted cucumber seed calf came Friday 17 Fine day mother went to the shop Saturday 18 Cool and pleasant baked and made rhubarb p. went to shop in the evening MAY <h2>May</h2> Sunday 19 Rained all day to mass Vespers in evening Mon 20 Fine day washed Tues 21 Beautiful day Mrs Fraser + Mrs Wilson called Wednes 22 Fine day mother went to M Kenty s with javiers Janes came back in evening Thursy 23 Fine day Friday 24 Fine day baked and ironed showing in the evening Saturday 25 The day She came down Sunday 26 Fine day went to mass and vespers in the evening Mon 27 Very well mother washed now W Ke washed Janes & Will and dye called </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> MAY Tues 28 Showing clear in evening Wedy 29 Dull. cool day Mrs Spencer called Thurs 30 Cool rain in the afternoon Friy 31 Fine warm day baked JUNE Sat 1 Fine day made soap Sun 2 Warm clear day went to mass and vespers John came how Mon 3 Fine day washed went to village show day took Bobby mass Tues 4 Rain all day Wed 5 Warm fair day. Marry Arrs John upon Toronto and Alice went home bright Thurs 6 Beautiful day. waried Friday 7 Rain in afternoon Mrs Tyrril went to Treton Robert Lochhead took drink morning sills + alled JUNE VAM Sat 8 Fine day went to shop Sun 9 Beautiful day went to mass and Vespers Mon 10 Rain in morning fair in afternoon washed. varnished stovepipes Thus 11 Beautiful day windy Wed 12 Fine day washed muslin dress Thur 13 Rain in afternoon ironed Friday 14 Bright and warm bathed and. made Yeast. Sat 15 Very fine day Mrs Fraser spent the afternoon went to village. Sunday 16 Beautiful day went to mass and Vespers Mon 17 Fine day washed </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2>JUNE</h2> Tuesday 18 Very hot went to village Wed 19 Very warm day ironed Thu 20 Very hot 97° ironed Frid 21 hot 101° baked Sat 22 Fine day shaimmyville desaster Sun 23 Hol day warm to mass called on Mrs lying Mon 24 Fine day washed Tues 25 Warm day Wed 26 Fine day warmed Thurs 27 Very warm Fri 28 Very warm baked Sat 29 Hot went to shop Sun 30 Very hot went mass <h2>July</h2> Mond Very warm washed - Mrs Minake and Mrs Bailey called James went to Kingstown rained might Tues 2 Very warm rain at mgr Wed 3 Warm John came home Thur 4 Cloudy and warm Friday 5 Warm and sultry baked Sat 6 Warm. Mrs Sills and Hallon glow took down and Tea and Mrs Powers slaid till Sunday Sunday 7 Warm went to Mass Mond 8 Warm and pleas and washed Barns went to Toronto Tues 9 Very sultry Wed 10 Warm a light shower in the jonons Prennie </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> JULY Thurs 11 Warm Father and Mother went to Mr. Moanes finished rain in afternoon Fri 12 Very warm Sat 13 Warm clear Many an Mangel Welsh came Mrs Cuthell and Baird staid for dimmer Sun 14 Very hot no mass Mon 15 Hot day washed Tues 16 Hot. Miss Vanashiw staid for dinner and. tea Wed 17 Hot vromed Many and Morg and Welsh staid ball day Thurs 18 Warm ironed Father MacKay called preserved Kosherus JULY Frid 19 Fine day baked Sat 20 Fine sol day Mary Margaret Welsh and George Harrison took dined Sun 21 Rained staid home from mass Mother went Mon 22 fine cool day Tues 23 fine day Wed 24 fine day presses wed chures Thu 25 fine day packed Blussails Fri 26 Rain in the forenoon Mrs Russell and Rimin staid for dinner G Sills took tea Sat 27 fine cool day Mrs Smallry came. preserved B Cussary Sun 28 fine day went to Church but no mass May went Bash </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> JULY Mon 29 Rain nearly all day Maggie Pringle came and went away in the day Tues 30 Fine day Wed 31 Beautiful day romed AUGUST Mrs Prialey went home Thur 1 fine day thunder storm at night Frida 2 Fine day baked chatuer Elen Rennies away Sat 3 Cloudy Miss Lochhead Staid. For dinner went to town see afternoon Sun 4 Beautiful day went to church bell mass James & Elena Jermaine Maid for dinner AUGUST Mon 5 Beautiful day washed Mrs Grooms staid afternoon Tues 6 Fine day. Wed 7 Fine day ironed all day Thur 8 Very warm show day John W Hendy Wished Robb Maggry and Baby came up Fri 9 Very hot day M Henty s went home Sat 10 Warm and showing Sun 11 Cooler like pain m. mass James Neilson called. Mon 12 Fine day Mary come to framed the floor Tues 13 Fine day heavy sained army Wed 14 throwing chasm everyday </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2>AUGUST</h2> Thur 15 Fine day Friday 16 Beautiful day finished painting Sat 17 Fine day show word to show with fawns Sun 18 Warm wool to Mass took walk in evening Mon 19 Very warm washed Mrs Fraser and Miss dom Panals him said all Mr Thomps. Tues 20 Very hot himo Sells and Mag Pringle came round to village with them Wed 21 Very sultry ironed Thur 22 Very hot thermometer 90° Mr Thompson went to fifth town Names went to the Gulf Frida 23 Hot day made lemon juice Sat 24 Hot Maggie Pringle went away with J. Chamberlain Sun 25 Warm day went to Church no Mass Mon 26 Warm. washed Tues 27 Cooler Mary Dwyer very sick Wed 28 Fine day round Thu 29 Clear and windy went to village Mary Dwyer very bad Frid 30 Cold rain in evening Sat 31 Cold and clear baked <h3>September</h3> Sun 1 Warmer went to Church no Mass </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2>SEPTEMBER</h2> Mon 2 Cold washed Mrs Gills and Mrs Jansen took tea M. baby sick Tues 3 Cold and Clear fair Margd. wind to Lyending Wed 4 Cold. Children better ironed Thur 5 Warmer like rain Fri 6 Warm went to Village in afternoon Sat 7 Very warm baked. Sun 8 That no mass Mon 9 Cooler. washed Mr Mackey took dinner Tues 10 Rain in afternoon Mrs Brown look dinner Marg went to Lydiahas in card Wed 11 Fine and clear round Mrs Daverine came staid Thu 12 Clear and windy Mrs Davson taken sick and wind home rain in the evening M Wel sh starid all night Frid 13 Fine clear day went to Village in the morning made catsup in afternoon two horses came in evening and staid all night Sat 14 Clear and cool nemo went to Priests came back in afternoon and went very in stage rain to selling here homes. Laked made June Janes came home Isabell's baby born </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2>SEPTEMBER</h2> Sun 15 Clear and Cool went to church with M Wels new Priest Mrs Lysell called in evening here went to Dwyers wash Mon 16 Clear and Cool wash went down to Clarkoch Tues 17 Fine cool day Wed 18 Clear in morning rain in evening ironed Thurd 19 Fine day went village and down to Mrs Miller Frid 20 Cold and Clear went wrote Mary & Bishia went to village Mrs Whitman and two children took dinner <h2>SEPTEMBER</h2> Sat 21 Fine day baked Mary and May Welsh took down Sun 22 Beautiful day went to Mass Mary and Mag Welsh staid all day Mrs Tyeril and two children called Mon 23 Fine day. washed Tues 24 Very warm. Father and and J. Rennie went to to Toronto: made catsup Wed 25 Rain nearly all day ironed washed blanket Thur 26 Beautiful day went down to Mrs Millacle Frid 27 Cool day went to village in forenoon </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2>SEPTEMBER</h2> Sat 28 Fine day baked made pies Sun 29 Beautiful went to mass with mother I Scott staid fondimen and tea rain in evening Mon 30 Fine day washed Father and Jake caulker in at night <h2>OCTOBER</h2> Tues 1 Cool and dyall went to village Wed 2 Cool and bright John went to Toronto in morning train round made fris Thurs 3 Fine day country show Mr and Mrs Hood row came and staid for dining in <h2>OCTOBER</h2> went to show in evening Mr Woodrow went home Frid 4 Beautiful day Mrs Woodrow went home, went to village. Ellen Revere and Mrs Millar called Sat 5 Beautiful day Mrs Wright called Sun 6 Very warm went to mass with mother Mrs Tyrill and Mrs Howe called. Tyrill took ta thunder storm fearful lightning Mon 7 Rain all day clear in evening. washed </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2>OCTOBER</h2> Tues 8 Fine day bashed M Wels came Wed 9 Beautiful day went to Acton went to Paupattains and took dinner went to show and then walked to Woodrows Thurs 10 Rain in morning went welte Mrs Woodrow for a drive to Bloomfield Frid 10 Fine day. Froze. came home Sat 12 Cold and cloudy went to village. got care pierced made Mis <h2>OCTOBER</h2> Sun 13 Rain nearly all day no mass Mon 14 Clear in forenoon Cloudy in afternoon washed blackened stone Tue 15 Cloudy in forenoon rain in the afternoon. put up the stone in drawing room Mrs Fraser to up dining Mary caim home Wed 16 Chilly clear Thur 17 Rain in afternoon ironed Rained the peachy Frid 18 Beautiful day made up the preaches made yeast Mrs Powers called </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2>OCTOBER</h2> Sat 19 Fine day Mrs Chamberlain and Annie took dinner and tea Sun 20 Clear and Chilly went to mass and Vespers Mon 21 Beautiful day. washed and commenced cleaning house Tues 22 cloudy day cleaned the sitting room Mrs Foln Powers took tea Wed 23 Loudy day baked and ironed Thurs 24 Beautiful day cleaned the dark Bedroom and the sitting room Mrs Cathell took dinner <h2>OCTOBER</h2> Frid 25 Rain in the afternoon brought in the potatoes are old Scotchman staid all night made juis Sat 26 Rain nearly all day Margaret came over at night Sun 27 Rain nearly all day went to mass not Vespers Mon 28 Fine day washed Tues 29 Beautiful day made flannel drawers Wed 30 Lovely day ironed and baked went to Village Thurs 31 Fine day made fine and finished vroming. Wednesday evening the Miss Welshs staid all evening </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2>NOVEMBER</h2> Frid 1 Fine day went Mass gathered fine comes in Briggs woody M and Mrs Begly called Sat 2 Dull and cool Ed Harrison took dinner two men drowned in river Sun 3 Cool and cloudy went to mass Mr Hewty came up Mon 4 Fine day Mr Revty went home Johnny staid Tues 5 Cloudy washed went to village and Robby and I went to fresh cons on Robbins hill Wed 6 Beautiful day ironed Thur 7 Cool and Cloudy ironed baked Frid 8 Cool and cloudy made fries Sat 9 Beautiful day. Sun 10 Fine day went to Mass Mothers and fains went to Syden hain Mon 11 Rained a little Jaynes and Mother came home Tues 12 Rain nearly all day. washed wille the very prime Mech Wed 13 Fine day Mrs Jarined took dinner Meetup to Village </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> Tues 14 Rain in forenoon washed some blankets. Frid 15 Cold and windy Mr. and Mrs Baird took dinner baked Sat 16 showed through then night and all day till the evening went to Village and to Bigs Sun 17 Beautiful day no mass Jaines not well Mon 18 Snow in the afternoon Tues 19 snow nearly all day made pie Wed 20 Fine and clear took sleighing Thurs 21 Fine day John carrie home at fine in the morning and started on the noon brain for New York. went up to the station to section off called tolee Miss Bydly Frid 22 Throwed all day mowed or less. Sulled the hoy Sat 23 Sinosed in the forenoon very sote lake rain Johns sailed from New York Sun 24 Fine day went Mass Mon 25 Very windy washed </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> Tues 26 Fine Wed 27 Cold snowed a little went to village Thur 28 Snow in afternoon Fri 29 Fine fair day baked Sat 30 Very cold snowed in afternoon Dec Sun 1 Fine in forenoon snow in afternoon went to mass John McKenty came up Mon 2 Soft snow and rain washed John McKenty took the calf how Tues 3 Fine day but cloudy Ellen Rennie came and staid went to Village with Ellen <h2>December</h2> Wed 4 Cloudy made lamp ironed Thu 5 Dull and cloudy went to Village with Ellen in evening Fri 6 Fine fair day baked went to Village with Ellen got long ears peerns Sat 7 Dull Ellen went home and Mary went with her went to Dwyers Sun 8 Fine day very sloppy went to Mass and Vespers after Vespers called on Mrs Jysie Mon 9 Very cold 10° below freezing Tues 10 Very cold May came home </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2>Decem</h2> Wed 11 Very cold. Thur 12 Milder ironed Frid 13 Soft snow. Hack went the store and put it up in the parlour Sat 14 Fine day baked went to village callled on Mrs Hosey and Mrs Roger Sun 15 Fine clear day went to mass Mon 16 Fine day washed went to Village M and I called on Mrs Slavins went Dwyer Tues 17 Fine day made Chester cake and put up the stone in the room <h2>Decem 1872</h2> Wed 18 Snow in afternoon J McHeaty came up for Johnny Mrs J Rennie took dinner Thu 19 Fine cleaned the parlors ironed heavy snow at night Fri 20 Cold and dull cleaned the dark bedroom Sat 21 Snow in afternoon went to village Sun 22 Clear and cold no mass went to Dwyers Mon 23 Heavy snow in forenoon clear and cold in afternoon washed and baked Tues 24 Intensely cold cleaned the house went to Village baked crullers </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2>December</h2> Dec 25 Christmas Very cold went to Mass and Vespers at 1 PM. very cold coming home Thu 26 Very cold and stormy ironed Fri 27 Clear and cold PM Kane called Sat 28 Cold Sun 29 Fine day a little mild went mass to Dwyer afternoon Mon 30 Fine clear day washed went to village in the afternoon brought dries shoes over Tues 31 Fine day baked went up to shop provershow <h2>January 1873 Diary 1873</h2> Wed 1 Fine mild day went to mass with mother and Mary Margaret came over in evening went to Vespers in evening Thu 2 Fine soft day rain in evening Margaret came in the Fri 3 Thawed all day Sat 4 Colder. Sun 5 Very stormy went to mass. went to Dwyers Mon 6 Clear and fine went to Mass snow very deep Maryl came over with me James went to Sydenham Tues 7 Dull day washed M. came over </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2>Januy</h2> Wed 8 Very windy. Shows sent in pap. Thur 9 Heavy snow storm ironed Frid 10 Stormy all day went open to Dwyer Mary came over Sat 11 Fine clear cold day Sun 12 Fine clear day went to Mass went our to Dwyers with Robby Mon 13 Rain nearly all day washed Tues 14 Fine clear day John McKenty James and Johnny. came up Mrs Slavin called Andy Rain called in evening <h2>January</h2> Wed 15 Cold and stormy in the morning. soft in evening John McKenty went home went over to Dwyers in evening Thur 16 Rain all day Mary came over in afternoon bond cert out my womens dress. Mary washed Fri 17 Clear and cold made caluce at cakes served dress Sat 18 Fine day went village in the afternoon a child drowned in a cistern Sun 19 Fine clear went to Church no Mass Mother and James went to J. Rennie in the afternoon </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2>January</h2> Mon 20 Fine day washed Edward Harrison staid all night Tues 21 Fine soft day James bought down his twenty from the shop baked made fruit load M. Fedd—is died Wed 22 Fine clear day Jaimes went to Toronto Mary Anne Syrrill called went over to Dwyers in evening Thur 23 Very cold 106 below zero got a bag of sugar Frid 24 Milder. Sat 25 Fine day Su 26 Fine went to Mass went to Dwyers in the afternoon Mrs Syrrill staid for tea Mon 27 Washed fine day Tues 28 Fine a light snow got a better from John and Janny Wed 29 Very frosty 25° below Zero. went up to Clements and got teeth filled Thur 30 Milder M. Welsh and Mary came in the afternoon Fri 31 Fine. baked ironed Sat </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2>Febuary 1873</h2> Sat 1 Frosty Sun 2 Fine clear went to Mass very frosty in the evening went over to Dwyers Mon 3 Milder a little rain in the afternoon was he Mrs Fraser took dinner Tues 4 Beautiful day Wed 5 Fine day ironed went to Dwyer in ever Thur 6 Splendid day went to Village Mary are Margl Welsh and M came for tea Fr 7 Beautiful day Old Mr McKenty and Robby came up Mrs Fraser took dinner <h2>Feb 1873</h2> Sat 8 Light showers all day of snow clear in the evening and cold Isabella came up and Robby Margl came over went over to Dwyers with Isabell and Margt Sun 9 Clear and very cold Mr McKenty Robby and Johnny went home no mass {A faded entry for 'Mon 10' appears after this} </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2>Febuary 1873</h2> Tues 11 Light snow in the morg at letter from John Tea and Robby went home clear and cold in the evening Wed 12 Clear and cold ironed went over to Dwyer Thur 13 Clear and cold Father Mackey called and Mrs Neilson took Wm Neilson took dinner and staid the evening Frid 14 Clear and Cold made cakes and many Mr and Mrs Martens and two lays took dinner George Harrison called <h2>Febuary 1873</h2> Sat 15 Fine and mild made fine Maggy Welsh came for buttermilk in morning Sun 16 Fine day John came home in the morning train went to Mass Thomas Walsh came from the Church with ay and took dinner Mr and Mrs Begley called Mon 17 Beautiful day. washed Mrs Martin called John McKenty brought Johnny back. John went home Mrs J Rennie and John took tea. Johnny went to Toronto. Jhary stand for there </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2>Feb 1873</h2> Tues 18 Fine in the forenoon windy in afternoon went over to Dwyers in the evening Margt Weln came for milk Wed 19 Windy thawing day. Thur 20 Clear and cold Uncle dick and and Sally took dinner an Uncle William and Walters staid after anomaly the rorse races Frid 21 Great snow storm clear in evening Sat 22 Very frosty Sun 23 Frosty went to Mass <h2>Febuary 1873</h2> Mon 24 Very frosty washed Tue 25 Millder baked Wed 25 Ash Wednesday went to Church ironed in the afternoon M. Welsh came for milk Thu 26 Snow all day Frid 27 Fine mild day made biscuit March </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2>March</h2> Sat 1 Fine day went to Village called on Dwyers John very sick Sun 2 Fine day went to mass went to Davises Mrs Davis dying Mon 3 Very cold washed Mother went to davis Mrs Davis died very frosty in the evening Tues 4 Very cold—fair day Dwyer very sick Wed 5 Fine bright day a letter from James Mrs McKenty and Mrs Shawm called Harry McKenty died past 6 OClock in the evening <h2>March</h2> Thu 6 Fine day got a telegraph from McKentys. Matthew and Johnny McKenty and Johnny Rennie went down went over to Dwyers Frid 7 Fine soft day Harry finished at half past 10 OClock Dwyer better went over to Dwyers Sat 8 Wet dull day Dwyers bad Dr Mower called went over to Dwyers cleared up Fannie Kelly came to his hand Sun 9 Fine day went to Dwyers very bad of his head Margaret and Mary Welsh and Debby and Mrs Henry there set up all night </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2>March</h2> Mon 10 Fine day staid over to Dwyers till noon brought Margt Welsh over for dinner Father Mackay came to Dwyer Tues 11 Fine washed went to Dwyers in afternoon Dwyer very bad staid up all night Wed 12 Fine brought James's over Pat OBrien brought Mother home Mr John Rennie came over came and staid all night Thur 13 Fine and cold Mr Rennie went home the Welsh took dinner Bobby Mary and James here <h2>March</h2> Fri 14 Fair day baked went to Dwyer in evening Day very bad sinking, up all night Sat 15 15 Rain nearly all day Bethias baby died at 12 today went to Dwyer at night. fearfully storming came back Sun 16 Cold windy day Dwyer dying staid Bobby Mary and Jansie over Dwyer died at a quarter to 9 in the evening John Gleeson John Begly Mrs Begly Mrs Herns two Nies Welsh Mrs Mr Cornell all died </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h3>March</h3> Mon 17 Clear cold came home in the forenoon Sid up with Mag. Welsh an and Debby Roney Myers John Bugly Tues Tues 18 Dull day came home in the forenoon Mrs Fraser McCuthell Ellen Rennie took dinner in the afternoon Gieble Miss Ryan George Maecr. Robby and Ricky and baby came up Miss Ryan and I went own to Dwyer Islaid and Miss Ryan went home Tues 18 Mrs MacMill Mrs Havins Ms How's Slam Michael Gleeson Isabell and Islaid up snowing Wed 19 Fine clear day Mrs Rovere came and we went over to funeral Isabell and the Macis went home went over to Dwyer and staid with Debby till they came home from the evening again Maggie Welsh and Roney there Maggie Welsh and I called at Mrs Howe going home </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2>March</h2> Thu 20 Soft snow all day jainsie and Mary token sick with scarf fear went over in the afternoon. Robby suck Fri 21 Soft snow all day went over to Dwyers children very sick Sat 22 Clear day snow very over to Dwyers Janesie very sick all night at Devy Sun 23 Cold windy day Me the sick said at Dwyers till noon went again in the afternoon went to see Mrs Howes food her very sick Mon 24 Very cold washed Mr Mackey called Mother very sick Dr Minon and his wife staid all night Tues 25 Very stormy and cold mother a little better Jamie very sick Mary Welsh staid all night Wed 26 Very stormy Mrs Fraser staid all day went to Dwyers children over sick Thu 27. Clear and cold Mike a little better Ms Fraser staid tell evening </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2>March</h2> Thu 27 Mary Welsh staid all night Father Sean and called on Mother Frid 28 Clear and wild Mother better able to sit up Sat 29 Heavy rain all day Mother poorly went to Dwyer in evening from Sun 30 Cold and windy went to Dwyers in the forenoon Mother better Mon 31 Fine washed went to Dwyers in the afternoon baby very sick mother poorly <h2>April</h2> Tue 1 Tuesday John went back to Toronto. Mother very poorly baby very bad staid all the afternoon and all night at Dolage M. Welsh and I s at up Wed 2 Windy chilly day baby died 6. A.M. staid all the forenoon came home in the afternoon Mothers very poorly Dr Minon call Debby washed. Jansie very bad Thu 3 Cloudy baby punished Mother poorly Mrs Tyrell called in the evening Mary and came over </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> Frid 4 Beautiful day baked Father Leonard called to see mother. ironed Mother better sat up all day John Gleeson called in the evening Sat 5 Fine a little rain in the morning Debby took dinner Mrs McGelivery called to an mother pretty well childred. getting better Sun 6 Dull in the morning went to Mass corn mensed to rain slope at Davys for and in velles went to Dwyers from afternoon <h2>April</h2> Mon 1 Slight showers all day washed Tue 8 Rain all day our to Dwyer in the forenoon Mrs Ross called in afternoon Wed 9 The darkest day of my life John came home and then told me James was dead Thu 10 Bright and windy staid all the afternoon Dwyers What a dismal week </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2>April</h2> Sun 13 Fine day Mary went to Mass Mother pretty well Mr and Mrs McNeill staid all the afternoon Mon 14 Chilly day washed John came home in the evening with James trunk went to Devy. in the night with May. Tues 15 Bright Mother a little better staid over to Dwyers all the afternoon Mrs Mr Neell called in the evening other Begly called Wed 16 Bright day Mrs Cais called in the morning Ellen Rennie Jaime tok dinner Father Mackay came in the afternoon Mary. came other M. Men Tyrell called in the sell wifey went over to Dwyer at night Thu 17 Rain all day John went to Toronto Fri 18 Rain nearly all day Eley Droney called away Sat 19 Fine in the forenoon Rain in evening Mrs Russell and Reiner took down Mrs Sweeney called in the afternoon </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2>April</h2> Sun 20 Bright day no mass staid the afternoon to Dwyers Mon 21 Cold chilly from in the morning Mrs Powers and Mr and Mrs Sills took dinner and staid till the afternoon went roll Mrs Powers to Dwyers came back with May Tues 22 Cold gloomy day Mrs Powers took are went to Dwyers Wed 23 Clear. went shop to gel dress cut went to Dwyers with Mrs Powers and staid all night Thu 24 Cold. bleak. Mrs Tyrell came in evening to fil dresses. went wille Mrs Powers to Dwyers Frid 25 Cold went with the Mrs Powers and picked Jos ripers Cerries Sat 26 Cold Mrs Powers went home Mrs Forward called and Mrs Neilson called in evening went to Dwyers and staid all night </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2>April</h2> Sun 27 Fine clear day went to Mass in the afternoon to Dwyers M. Welsh a and Andy Baritoo tea. went soothe M Welsh to Dwyers in evening took Robby home Mon 28 Fine clear day wash cut prind dress Tues 29 Beautiful day baked Mrs Brown and Mrs M. Powers called Wed 30 Fine. over to Dloyers in afternoon Mary Welsh came to bid us goodbye the cow died staid at Dwyers all night <h2>May</h2> Thu 1 Fine day came home at 9. a.m. Sewed all day J Neilson called Fri 2 Rain all day staid all night at Dwyers Sat 3 Cold. dreary John McHeity came up in evening Sun 4 Class and warm went to mass with John McHewty and Mary McHeity. went home went to vespers stopped at Dwyers and Mary Welsh came over with us Mon 5 Fine clear washed staid all night as Dwyers brought Mary over </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2>May</h2> Tues 6 Fine day commence house clearning Wed 7 Fine day cleaned the parlour Thurs 8 Cloudy like pain took up the carpet Frid 9 Cloudy. baked and howl staid at Dwyers all night Sat 10 Windy. chilly the clearing took fire at Dwyers Mother went to Dwyers after dinner staid all nigh Sun 11 Fine day went to Mass Mon 12 Fine day washed went to Village in afternoon Tues 13 Fine cool day cleaned the dark bedroom and Marys Wed 14 Clear and cool while washed dining room and pantry Thu 15 Clear and cool frost at morning cleared the Beltok Mrs Tyrrill called in the evening staid all night at Dwyers Fri 16 Fine day baked and ironed Mr Slavin called Sahey. Robby and Maggie came up Sat 17 Cloudy and cool Mrs Fraser and daughter called in the morning Mrs J Rennie called in the afternoon went to Village with Maggy </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2>May</h2> Sun 18 Fine went to mass with Robby Saney went home Mrs Fairman and Mr Fraser took tea. went to Dwyers in the evening M Welsh and Howe there Mon 19 Fine day washed Miss Prinjea staid all day. went to village in the evening staid all night at Dwyers Tues 20 Beautiful day helped Mangel to prepare her ketchup went to Buglyes in the afternoon Wed 21 Midday made pies Thu 22 Cleaned Cook House Fri 23 Very hot ironed Sat 24 Very windy the Rossev took dinner went to Clenchville Mrs Commey Sun 25 Warm and clear went to Mass M Welsh came in evening went to Dwyers with her Mon 26 Washed. cleaned cellar Thu 27 Hot. prepared the ketchup Mrs Tyrrell came in the evening staid at Dwyers all night Wed 28 Fine baked ironed mash staid at Dwyers </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> Thu 29 Fine. took Mary & Debby to see the Show Mrs Gammon called rain in evening staid at Dwyers Frid 30 Cool and fair Mary went to Syders house 31 Clear painted the drawing room staid at home Sun 1 Warm. fine no may went Dwyers and took Jainie for an walk Mr Howell at Dwyers <h2>June</h2> Mo 2 Fine washed finished painting Tue 3 Fine fair day finning Rennie called went to Dwyers in afternoon Miss Begly called. at Dwyers. went home wish her a jein of the way. Wed 4 Warm. rain in the afternoon. Begly went away Thu 5 Beautiful day went to Dwyers in the forenoon Mary wot well Fri 6 Fine. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2>June</h2> Sat 7 Dull. baked Mrs J Rennie and Ayans called Sun 8 Warm went to Mas and took. Robby M Walsh came home with us and took dinner after tea went over to Dwyer Mon 9 Warm. washed went to Village in afternoon Tues 10 Warm Father went to Belleville made grenadine dress Mrs Fraser staid all the afternoon and at night rain Wed 11 Fine gathered juniper berries Mrs Fraser went away Father came home staid at Dwyer Thu 12 Fine cool. made mothers dress Village me tomorrow Fri 13 Fine cool. cleaned up the rooms made cake and rice Sat 14 Fine Marg' went to Lysanders again in the cars Robby and I went to Mation to meet her Mary and Isabella and Robby and Johnny came up </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2>June</h2> Su 15 Warm Mary l and Isabell and Mary Robby Lakey and Robby and Mary Dwyer went to Mass Mrs Tyrill called in the evening Mon 16 Showery in the forenoon. Isabella went toome plu Nelson staid the afternoon Tue 17 Fine made collars H Dasy called Wed 18 Fine Sandy Ruth over came Thuy 19 Very hot J. Nelson called in the evening high wing Fri 20 Cooler went to Village in afternoon Sat 21 Fine Mrs Cuthell called Mrs Powers and Mrs Russell took. dinner went to Village Su 22 Fine day Sandy Rush home and Robby went both up to Mass Mo 23 Warm day washed went to Village in evening Rain at night Tu 24 Fine Sandy Ruth over got a telegraph that his brother and slashed for home on the evening brain </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2>June</h2> Wed 25 Warm - Thu 26 Warm Fri 27 Very hot Miss Va walshtine staid all day rain in evening Sat 28 Very warm Russell came in the money and took breakfast and staid till drawer Johnny came home over the noon M train. Belliea and John and Mary over Maggy came up Sun 29 Warm. all went to mass. John went home <h2>July</h2> Mo 30 Fine day Rained a little washed July Tues 1 Warm baked fries ironed went to Dwyer W. 2 Warm Johnny went away on the madsonghe away on the Train from Russell and Harms Russell took tea Marg staid the afternoon Thu 3 Warm ironed muslin dresses Fri 4 Warm went to Village and took Mary and May McKenty and Robbies and Mary and Jeanne Dwyer badsiel for their Photos </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2>July</h2> Sat 5 Hot. James Russell called John McKenty came up Sun 6 Warm and bright went to Mass McKenty went home Mon 7 washed warm Tue 8 Warm Mary' not over Wed 9 Warm Mary went to Picton came back in evening M. Walsh and I went to Village in evening Thu 10 Thu 10 Rain Fri 11 Fine calf came baked went to Village Sat 12 Fine MagNecly took tia Mag Ryan Anne Marie Mac and Robby Lakey came up went to Village with A. M Mac and M Ryan for a walk Sund 13 Fine day went to Mass Mr and Mrs Slavier called in evening and all went for a walk stopped at Slavins and spent the evening staid at Dwyers all night Mary bad with toothache Mon 14 Very hot Annie M and May and Robby went home in the afternoon James Russell called Mary' bad with toothache </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2>July</h2> Tue 15 Warm Marg's baby born two A. M. in noon went with Mrs Flowers for Mrs Tyrrill washed staid at Dwyers all afternoon We 16 Fine day staid at Dwyers rain at night Thu 17 Fine went to Market for Mary' rain Fri 18 Fine and clear staid at Mary' Sat 19 Fine day baked staid at Mary' off Sun 20 Fine went to Mass staid at Mary' all afternoon May Welsh Mrs Howell there Mo 21 Fine washed Tu 22 Warm went to Market for Mary' and bought berries for her made there up for her Wed 33 Warm got a litter from the Prest in Saul Storming Thu 24 Warm went to Dwyers Debby there Mary' able to be around picked. the black currant Fri 25 Warm windy day very disagreeable ironed made up Black currant Sat 26 Fine cool day thunderstorm in the night Mrs John Rennie called and like a cheese </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2>July</h2> Sun 27 Fine day went to Mass over to Dwyers in afternoon Mon 28 Warm. washed C. Wright and Harriet came and staid for tea went home in the evening Mother Mary and Howes at Dwyer at night thunder storm Tue 29 Fine ironed Russells want to toor Wed 30 Beautiful day went to shop and to Photos after to Market for M' Thu Mrs Powers came in the evening and staid all night Thuy 31 Fine. went to Market and with Mrs Powers to Henderson's <h2>August</h2> Thu 31 Maggy Pringle and Millie Sills carrier we all went to Village in evening rain in evening staid all night at Dwyers Fri 1 Beautiful. M. Coingher and M. Sills went home Sat 2 Fine Sun 3 Fine went to mass and took Robby to Vespers Mon 4 Fine washed washed the bullore forehead seen Mrs J. Perry called Tu 5 Warm. made a bol of hard soap Mary's old shop burnt </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2>August</h2> Wed 6 Fine wash soap Thu 7 Fine made soap early and took Robby Mary and Jansie to see the show Fri 8 Fine Sat 9 Fine. James Russell called Sun 10 Fine went to Mass and Vespers Mon 11 Fine. washed Tu 12 Fine cool day ironed went. Village got home for apron and Sonny Ladyers forward Wed 13 Fine cool day Mrs H. took Robby to a Pienie M. Walsh staid at Dwyer and I staid at home all night the first time in 1 weeks Thu 14 Warm and windy went to Village twice Fri 15 Fine day baked Sat 16 Beautiful day cool Sun 17 Beautiful day went to Mass and took Robby Mary' and children came over and took dinner and staid all night M Welsh staid all night and I staid home </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2>August</h2> Mon 18 Fine day washed heavy rain in the afternoon and all night M Welsh staid all night at Mary' and I staid home Tu 19 Beautiful day over to Mary's all the the afternoon M. sick Wed 20 Beautiful day. Mary's better Mrs Russell came and staid till evening Mrs Fraser and Mrs Goodson called went home with Mrs Russell and then went to Village Thu 21 Fine day went Village in evening Mother making soft soap Fri 22 Fine sewed apron all day Sa 23 Fine cool day baked Mrs Neely took tea Sun 24 Beautiful day went to Mass and Vespers took Robby and Mary for a walk Mon 25 Fine cool day washed Mr and Mrs McNeill called T 26 Cool day ironed We 27 called on Mrs Slav and Mrs McKenty Mys scoll and Miss Johnny there </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2>August</h2> Wed 21 Fine day Mrs McKenty staid afternoon Ms Neely took dinner Thu 28 Fine James Russell called M. and I took tea at Slavins Fri 29 Beautiful day Mrs Slavin Miss Scoll and Miss Johnson and Mrs Fraser took tea Sat 30 Fine day Sun 31 Dull cloudy went to Mass Mrs Howes and Tyrrill at Dwyers <h2>September</h2> Sep 1 Mon Fine day washed James Russell called in afternoon went to M Tu 2 Fine Mrs Russell and girl and two children staid all night Wed 3 Dull rainy morning Mrs Russell and family went home made hard soap Thu 4 Beautiful day Mal Joushood staid all night heavy rain in afternoon </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2>September</h2> Fri 5 Cool dull day Sat 6 Fine day went to Village. and helped Mary and to make Plens pressed for Russell staid evening Sun 7 Cool. dull went to Mass but no Mass Margaret and child dress took dormin and staid afternoon Mrs Tyrrill staid afternoon and took tea took Robby and Mary and Jansie for a walk coming to rain in evening M 8 Fine day washed cut and pried dress went to shop in evening Tu 9 Fine day ironed sewed in afternoon W. 10 Fine day Mrs Green staid afternoon and all night Mrs Tyrrill at Dwyers Thu 11 Fine clear day Mrs Green went away. Mrs Wright staid afternoon Fri 12 Very hot. baked Ellen Rennie called rain in the night </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2>Sep</h2> Sat 13 cold and chilly finished ironed dress Sun 14 Chilly day went to mass. Mother went to Wilsons went to Margarets Mon 14 Cool rain in afternoon washed Mrs Fraser took dinner and staid all night the soldiers camped in the palace green Tue 15 Clean and windy Mrs Fraser went home made soap block Robby and Mary to Mellovilly to see soldiers Wed 16 Fine day made soap Alvaretta Flynn called went to Village Thu 17 Beautiful day made soap M. came over and left her baby Fri 18 Rain Sa 19 Clear cool Mrs Powey came went to the abo the village to see the soldiers stopped at M. and Mother and Powers and I came home Mrs Sweeney called and I Isabell and Robby and Dennis came up Powers went Marg's </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2>September</h2> Sun 20 Beautiful Robby and Dennie and Mary and I went to Mass Marg and children took dinner had a dream with Robby and Dennis and Rob Dwyer James Russell called James Sweeney staid the evening and Mr and Mrs Slavins Mon 21 Washed early took Robby and Mary to see the soldiers James Russell called in the afternoon took Robby and many to Rouses to see the soldiers Father started for Toronto Mary and Isabell went to station with him commenced raining in the evening Tue 22 Cool went to Village to the Davies in evening Marg' staid for tea Wed 23 Beautiful day Isabell and boys went home the soldiers went away Thu 24 Rain father came home in the morning train </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2>September</h2> Fri 26 Fine clear day Mr Russell staid the afternoon Sat 27 Very hot. baked Webby helped to wash blase at Mr chills took tea Sun 28 Very hot went to Man Marg' came over Mon 29 Rain nearly all day washed Tue 30 Cool washed feather Sicks James Russell took tea and Marg' left her baby till she went to village went to village in evening <h2>Oct</h2> Wed 1 Fine day mad cold up and ironed all day Thu 2 Dull gloomy day made Pear preserves Fri 3 Cool and cloudy Mrs Russell and Miss Jennings called Mother went to Frome with G. Sills went to Hows in evening Sat 4 Rain all day Sun 5 Gloomy day went to Mass Mrs Tyrrell at Dwyers Mon 6 Cold dull washed James Russell and Jennings called </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2>October</h2> Tues 7 Cold and clear ironed Wed 8 Fine warm day served Mary. dress Mary went to Russell Thu 9 Beautiful day Wed 10 Miss Russell other Miss Jennings staid the afternoon and Mrs Russell came at night Fri 10 Fine day Mother came home with Mr Sells colored Black. went to Russells in evening staid at home all night Sat 11 Warm and cloudy the two Mrs Russell took dinner Mrs Fraser and Mrs Wilson called Sun 12 Rain nearly all day went to Mass John McKenty Belle Robby and Jansie came up Mrs Russell staid the evening Mon 13 Clear washed John McKenty Robby and Jansie went home Tu 14 Beautiful day made apple jelly Mary and Bethea packed books show day </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2>October</h2> Tues 14 Bethea Mary and I went to Marg' in evening Mrs Tyrrill and Kelly Allan there Wed 15 Splendid day. show G Sills called are fine Rennie Thu 16 Cloudy windy day Mrs McNeill called Marg' staid afternoon Fri 17 Clear and cold Mrs Toby staid for dinner colored blast Mefs Jennings called Sat 18 High towed rain in afternoon J McKenty came up went to Village in evening Sun 19 Rain all day staid home from Mass John McKenty Bethea and Margaret went to church and got the baby baptized Marg' and children staid McKenty and Mle Jennning went home Mr Russell took tea and staid all evening very dark. rainy to Mary Mon 20 Rain all day washed Tue 21 Clear in went to C. farms and sigmed mortgage </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2>October</h2> Tue 21 Mrs Cuthell took dinner Mrs Grenne staid all May Wed 22 Cold windy ironed all day Thu 23 Cloudy commenced packing up Jahey Richey and finney came up falery and Richey went to Mary's with men commenced rain in evening. washed Fri 24 Clear and cool packing up all day Mrs Russell called Went to Village with Richey Sat 25 Clear and cold Jahey and Richey went home James Russell staid all evening went to Howey Sun 26 Cloudy and cool went to Mass at 7. Ass Mon 27 Rain in forenoon clear in evening Mrs Fraser called Mary went to Toronto went to station work here. Tu 28 Disagreeable day Wed 29 Cloudy ironed Mrs Russell took dinner Thu 30 Cold Mother not well Fri 31 Cloudy cold day Mother went over to Dwyers snow at dregh </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2>November</h2> Sat 1 Beautiful day went to mass Mother not well Mrs Rennie called went to see Alvaretta Fly Sun 2 Went to Mass commenced to Rain James Russell staid the evening went to Marg' Mrs Howes there Mon 3 Tus 4 Cold and cloudy Mr and Mrs Whiteman came Mrs Whiteman went to Hay Bay and Mr Whiteman staid all night Wed 5 Cold and cloudy the Whitemans went away Mrs Wright staid for dinner Thu 6 {1 blank page} </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> {timeskip from previous page from December 6th, 1873 to January 1st, 1874} <h2>January</h2> Thu 1 Mother was laid in the vault. Jahey Isabella Robby and Mrs Mace went home John McKenty and Bethea staid may Welsh staid the afternoon and went wete Mr Tyrrill in evening Fri 2 Dreary day John McKenty and the rest went to Mass in morning and there went home Maggy Welsh staid all night Sat 3 Dull dreary day packed up bed and other things John went up on evening train Sun 4 Fine day Mary and I went to Mass Mr Perry called. and May Sills came and staid all night Mo 5 Fine and clear Mrs Melleville came washed Tu 6 Epiphany. stormy snow Mary went to mass May Welsh called in evening commenced to rain in evening </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2>January</h2> Wed 7 Rain all day ironed all day Thu 8 Rain part of the day James Russell came in afternoon went to M. in evening Fri 9 Fine clear day Mrs Melleville came and washed bed clothes a girl evening all Sat 10 Wild day Sun 11 Clear went to mass went to Marg' and took little Mary home Mrs Howes there Mon 12 Fine day washed Tues 13 Very cold ironed in the afternoon Mary and I spent the evening at Mrs McNeilly Mag Welsh staid all night Wed 14 Very cold Mrs Russell called G B Sills called Thu 15 Cold Fri 16 Sat 17 Su 18 Cold went to mass Mo 19 Cold washed Tu 20 Rain Wed 21 Rain went to Village Thu 22 Very windy went to Village Mrs Mr Kenty staid for to Mr and Mrs Slavin called for her </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2>January</h2> Fri 23 Cold Mrs McNeill and Miss Daverne called Sat 24 Snow Ellen Reiner called Sun 25 Fine no mass took little mary home Mrs Howes over Mo 26 Cold snow in aftern. Tu 27 Fine day Wed 28 snow Miss Beison called Thu 29 Very cold Fri 30 intensely cold went to Hay Bay with Ellen Reiner Sat 31 Very cold went to Rense with Cellem <h2>February</h2> Su 1 Very cold staid in all day J. Russell staid the afternoon Mo 2 Intensely cold Ellen Rennie Mrs Cuthell and I went to Bairds and staid till evening went Russells with Mrs Cuthell and staid all night Tu 3 Came home with J Russell Mrs Powers back dinner Tu 4 Frosty We 5 Frosty ironed Thu 6 Cold Annie Neilson took dinner </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2>February</h2> Frid 7 Cofd Sat 8 Cold made lunch Jnid went Village went l Margaret widower Sun 9 Frosty staid from mass vouch Willan and Wallis and Heyone called brought Mary home in evening Mon 10 Washed. snow Mrs Tyrrell called in even went to Mary' with her Fri 11 Fine day Wed 12 Fine John came down on the morning train and went back in evening train Thu 13 Fine took up the carpets Fri 14 Washed George Harrison and wife staid Jordine Sat 15 Cold Ellen Revere staid all day Isabell and Robby and baby came up Sun 16 Fine staid from Mass fine and Ellen went home after dinner. Robby Lakey drove us to Russells. Maury McNeills and Welshy went over with Mary in evening Mon 17 Fine Mr and Mrs J Russell took dinner J. McKenty came up Mr Welsh and the two Mrs Russells came to say good bye </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2>February</h2> Mon 17 Father, Mary and I went to Station for Toronto. J. McKenty and Isabell and Uncle Jinney came to see us off started on the 50 M staid and got to Toronto at half past Twelve at night Tues 18 Fine day two men pored the gas and and walis pipes J. Russell called Wed 19 Dull day Mrs Burns Thu 20 Fine Mr and Mrs Grey staid in the evening Frid 21 Dull the stain carpet laid Sat 22 Show in evening fine in evening John and I took a walk down Goring St Tue 23 Fine went to mine & O mass Father and John to ten O Clock MacNamara Mo 24 Fair and cold John went on his trip Tue 25 Cold and dude went down to Goring We 26 Cold and dreary Thu 27 Cold Mrs Rooney called Fri 28 Fine Mrs Walsh and Mrs Walls called Sat 29 Beautiful day went dower sheet </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2>March</h2> Mon 1 Lovely day went to ten O Clock mass in the afternoon John Rennie called and we went for a walk Mr and Mrs Burns called in evening Mon 2 Fine washed went called down street M. Jennings Tues 3 Dull day rain in afternoon. Wed 4 Fair John Ruth were and wife called went down Udery St Thu 5 Fine clear day Miss Donaline called Fri 6 Cold. some Mrs MacNamara called Mary and I went to Post Office and there to Vespers at Cathedral Sat 7 Cold wind went down to Young St John came home at night Su 8 Dreary day J and J went to ten OClock May Mo 9 Fine day washed Tue 10 Mrs Tyrrell came at night Cold day Wed 11 Very cold went to Vespers in evening </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2>March</h2> Thu 12 Dull went down She Street Fri 13 Nice day Sat 14 Cold dreary went down Sun 15 Clear went to Mass Mrs Tyrrell here Mon 16 Clear washed Thu 17 Dull in morning rain afternoon St Patricks Mass in Cathedral guard procession Wed 18 Rain in afternoon Thu 19 Fine day Fri 20 The archbishop howe fireworks at Cathedral mary Mrs Tyrrell and I went to Vespers in evening Sat 21 Beautiful day went to mass and down Street in morning Mabellan Mag Rushven came in evening Isa and I went down St at night Sun 22 Clear day Mrs Tyrrill took Ruthvery to mass Mary and John went to vespers the Rushvent went to Mitro poletar Mo 23 Very cold Mary and Ruthvery went up Young St Mrs Tyrrell sewn Dress Tu 24 Cold Mary Black and two children came Mrs Tyrrell went to Asylum wila went away there on cars </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2>March</h2> Wed 25 Cold Ruthvens went away washed Mrs Mackand called rain evening Thu 26 went drownd Fri 27 Fine day Sat 28 Fine went Home St Sun 29 Palin Jurin got John Jove Archbishop Mon 30 Cold Carpenter came to work Mrs Jenning and daughter called Fri 31 Cold Carpenter to wr in drawing room <h3>April</h3> Wed 1 Cold Thu 2 Fine day went to Mass Frid 3 Friday went to Vespers and Stations in afternoon Sat 4 Cold went to Mass papered the dining room in afternoon Miss Jenning staid for tia I laid the stair carpet Sun 5 Ester went to mass John and I went to Vespers in afternoon Mon 6 snow in afternoon Mon 6 Fine washed Slavin and Gester called John went to Napanee in the him to remover Mothers removing Thu 7 Fine May Died I called on Donalee and Walls and Rooney's </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2>April</h2> Wed 7 John and Sahiy came home with mothers remains Barnes there Thu 8 Dull chilly day Burns came in Morn we all went to Carvery Mothers was laid in Frid 10 Fine Lakey Mary and I went to Bro Arnold's and Warehouse from Mare Sat 11 And W Ryan came in evening Sat 11 Snow Bro Arnold Lakey and I started on the Yach train got in Kingston at Ralf pass 2 stripped at Dolany Robby Lakey waiting for us took dinner at Dolans got in Sydinks a fin evening John all was Sun 12 Clear and Cold no Mass in Sydenhias May Ryan called in evening Mon 13 Fine day wrote letters Miss Rolan yearing at Laheys Tu 14 served all day went to macy & miss Slaom Her </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2>April</h2> Wed 15 Rain in morning windy all day May Ryan came in afternoon Isabell and I went to Mrs Ryan Thu 16 Saved all day thunder storm in evening Fri 17 Snow in forenoon went to afternoon start for over Sat 18 Beautiful day ever made cake Isa and went to Barcher Sun 19 Beautiful day went to Mass with Jabey Isabell Dennis Robby and Jainsie Sun 19 Mrs Mace came in afternoon Isa and I took a short wack J Gary and wife and John Keely and May Ryan came in evening we all went over to Mass for a short time Mon 20 Cold rain started for Kingston in stage with Salsey and Mrs Mace stopped at Mrs Dermotty Sahey John McKenty and I took dinner got to McKenty at 4 6 cts found all will </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2>April</h2> Thu 21 Dull cold day with all day Wed 22 Cold clear went to barn and bay with children Thu 23 Cold. clear John took me to station got to Napanee at 4 PM found for and children well Fri 24 Margaret went to McKenty went to station with her Mrs Fraser in and out Mrs J Bliwell called Sat 25 Cold no one in but John Gleeson Sun 26 Snow in morning warm and clear in evening Mrs Hows called in afternoon Mon 27 Cold washed Tu 28 Cold froze went to Russell in the evening Wed 29 Very cold Thu 30 Milder went Village to get dress and hat Beihias baby loom <h3>May</h3> Fri 1 Robby Lahey and boy came up after the cow </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2>May</h2> Sat 2 Beautiful day. They drove the cow away and G Jimmy went with there Mrs Fraser and Vain alstine Nellie Wilson and Walter Fraser staid evening Sun 3 Beautiful day Robby and I went to mass after dine took the children for a walk Mrs Howe called Mon 4 Fair day Mrs McNeill called went to Village in evening Tu 5 Fair washed went to Village up for M H. Wed 6 Fine Mrs Russell staid for tea M Welsh came and cut out R. Goat Thu 7 Cool day Jimmy came home in cars went to Village for dress M Welsh came and staid all night Fri 8 Warm M Welsh went away had toothache in evening Sat 9 Warm. Windy went to Market in evening Father Mackey called Su 10 Fine warm day went to Mass Bean came in afternoon </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2>May</h2> Su 10 Mr and Mrs Slavin and horse carriage afternoon went to Currying ground with Footy Fraser and children for a walk Mo 11 Windy cook washed Christy Keilmurray called and Ellen Rennie staid for a few minute Tu 12 Warm James Russell called and Tom Welsh came in Mrs Hosey called Mary came home on cars Mr Hows called Wed 13 Warm ironed in evening went to Mrs Neills Thu 14 Cool Mary went to Mass and I took the train for McKenty got to John met me at the station found Bettia and baby well Fri 15 Fine day served went to bay for coney Sat 16 Fine day rain after Su 17 Fine went to Words with the childron and end Anns Mo 18 Fine served all day Tu 19 Fine </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> May Wed 20 Fine Aunt Nancy went to Bash with old Mrs MkKinly and Robert Thu 21 Rain John went to Blacksmith shop Fri 22 Fine Sat 23 Fine John went to Knight a letter from Toronto Sun 24 Warm Tom McDermott and Sandy Winks went home Johnny and Mary and Mag and I went with Ann as far as floating bay Johnny drove Jim Drainan and Johnson & Anne to McK{cut off} {second page} May Mon 25 Rain girl not home Bethia and I done her work Tue 26 Drizzy rain Wed 27 Beautiful day the girl came home Mrs Nugent came in afternoon Thu 28 Fine wrote to Isa Johnny Bobby and Jimmy went to Post Off horse fun away Fri 29 Fine went to bay to gather cones with May a My Sat 30 Beautiful day after dinner John drove me to Kingston took the stage to Sydenham stopped at McDermott for a few minutes got to Sydenham at 7 found all well </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> June Sun 31 Very sultry thunder shower before dinner Mrs Mace came in Mag Ryan came in the evening went for a walk took tea at Macy James s leg very painful Isabell and I went to see Dr rainy June Mon 1 Cool and dull James better Mrs Mace and Mrs Ryan {illegible} in to see him Tue 2 took a walk with Mag Ryan in evening Tues 2 Fine sewed all day took a walk with Mag Ryan a horse ran away no one hurt {second page} June Wed 3 Cloudy Robby Johnny drove me to Napanee found all well went to village in evening Thu 4 Warm Cloudy John came on the midnight train and went away on the noon train for the Old Country Jim Rennie came in to see John Robby Lahay and Jimmy and I went to Station to see him off Robby Lahay went home very sultry Fri 5 very sultry packing case all day J Russell called Sat 6 Rain in forenoon clear in afternoon </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> June Fri 7 Margt and Mary & Jansie went to Ma{illegible} light shower Robby and I staid Mrs {illegible} and J Gleeson came Marg and Children and I went for a walk in Graveyard Robby and I went to Russells Mon 8 Warm went to Village in forenoon and in afternoon too called on Mrs Slavin Isabell and Robby and Maggy came up Mrs Hows came {second page} June Tue 9 fine got up at three O clock Isabell and Mag and I went to Station started at 6 got in Toronto at half past 12 Father at Station Wed 10 Warm unpacked trunk Thu 11 Cool made washstand Fri 12 Cool got in case of K{illegible} Sat 13 Fine cool day cleaned up made fries went Y{illegible} Sun 14 Beautiful Mag and I went to Mass. Father Mag and I took a walk after dinner Mon 15 Washed Sandy Ru{illegible} came in evening rain Tue 16 Rain </div> UG Transcription Progress Scripto transcription progress Done transcribed