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She was the mother of eleven children, namely, John H. of Jackson, Mich; Mary, deceased, wife of Robt. Parker of Winchester; Charles H. of Mountain with whom she lived; Sally; wife of Wm. Hyndman, Winchester, Lucy A., wife of J.C. Johnston, Winchester; Dinah E., wife of Alex. Hyndman, now dead; Wm. A., Samuel and Ezra S. of Petaluma, Cal; Victoria A., wife of Dr. Jamieson, Mountain Station, and one child that died in infancy. The deceased lady who was in her 78th year, had been a devoted member of the Methodist church for over forty years. {Back to diary entry} May 1, 1884 Thurs 1 A beautiful day Mrs. Smith and Mrs Fraser here in the after noon rained in the evening Friday 2 very nice Morning we went to Kemptville very high wind in the After noon Saturday 3 Went to John McCargers Sunday 4 John McCargers was Buried had a splendid sermon the text was from the first Epistle General of John 3 Chapter 1 verse Monday 5 rained a little a nice Growing day Tuesday 6 cleaned the room and put down a new Carpet and Set out Strawberries a very nice day all feel tired got a letter from Samy the third always glad to hear from the Children how I wish I could see them all �Wednesday 7 a beautiful morning a nice rain in the afternoon John and me went to Mr Vanalens in the After noon the Minister and his Wife was there and John Vanalen and Mrs Stanford and we all took the Sacrement with Aunt Katie She was very poorly She is very old not likely she will see many more days She will soon be 92 the 10 of May is she lives so long Thursday 8 another nice day went to another Funeral to day a little child 7 months old it has made a good exchange gone home to be for ever with the Lord Friday 9 it rained a little all day they planted Potatoes this fore noon the Girls papered upstairs to day Aunt Katy is very poorly I dont think she will last very long I go to See her most every day Saturday 10 very dull and rainy went to see Aunt Katy she is 92 to day She is very poorly the air put down a carpet upstairs to day Sunday 11 a beautiful morning Charles and Min went to Church in the morning James and Lucy came home with them Lucy and me went to see Aunt Katie She is faling all the time pa and me and Tory went to the school house to Meeting heard a good Sermon from John 3 Chapter 14 and 15 verses Henry McCarger is no better Monday 12 a nice day but cold I made soap to day the girls washed went to see Aunt Katy she is no better she Coughs a great deal I feel tired to night old age is creping in may the Lord spare me to see my Children that is away but his will be don Thursday 13 Cleaned the Cubboard in the Seller and got a bad cold it is a nice day but rained in the evening it is nice growing wether Friday 14 it is very cold to day I am not feeling very well have a bad cold but am thankful I am no worse the Lord is good to me I hope I am Thankful for all his mercies Mrs Beggs and Mrs John Peter Smith was here to day Aunt Katy is no better Min was to see her we got a new pump to day Charles is plowing Sod Henry McCarger is no better Thursday 15 is a very nice day but rather cold for things to grow well was to see Henry McCarger he is no better had Company to day John Vanalen Peter Sypes Albert Rose and Mr Cartner Aunt Katy is no better getting weaker Friday 16 very Cold all day John went to Kemptville to day Tory went to Mr Colmans to a quilting bee it is raining to night we sent of 4 letters to day one each to one of the boys O that I could see them all tonight but it cannot bee I must be content I will try �Saturday 17 a nice day but cold went in the Afternoon to help Mrs Colman quilt our girls had company Amanda Smith and Miss Wiles we got a letter from our dear son William was so glad to hear from him he is well we lost a Calf last night 5 weeks old it choked Sunday 18 a nice warm day to day Charles and Min and Tory went to Church this morning the Sick is about the same Monday 19 a nice morning Cassie Castleman and me went to John Peter Smiths there was quite a Shower in the After noon the first Thunder we had this Spring every thing looks so fresh after the shower Tuesday 20 nice warm morning it was a growing night but it rained all the after noon Tory and An Clark went to Clarks in the morning and Jo brought them home to night Aunt Katy about the same the Lord is good to us health and Strength to praise him O may I love him with all my heart Wednesday 21 a nice growing day we are all in good health and Aunt Katy and Henry are about the Same what a blessing is good health and how little we think about it when we are well Thursday 22 a nice day I went to Mr Beggs in the fore noon and Mr Clarks in the after noon and Mrs Colman and Miss Munroe and Rose McCarger was here and Rose staid the night we had a nice warm rain last night we planted melons on wednesday and sat out 50 Cabage plants I forgot to put it down that day and we lost a Calf last Friday it hung itself it was 5 weeks old and a big one the Sick are no better Andrea Christy died this Friday 23 May a very nice growing morning after the rain a very nice day and very warm we planted some Potatoes corn to day Clint Pelton was here to day and left a Sewing Mashine he wants to trade I don’t know whether we will trade or not the Sick is no better I hope they go the right Source for Strength the Lord helps us all to be prepared when he sees fit to take us Comenced to use Ice to day for the first Saturday 24 May a nice morning pa and me went up to Jims Carsons and had a good visit we do not go to see our Children as often as we should we dont know how long we will be here Sunday 25 a nother nice day Charles and Min and Tory went up to the Baptist Church there was 3 Immersed in that Church and pa and me went to the School House to Preaching heard a splendid Sermon the Text was in Luke the 16 Chapter and 2 verse give an acount of thy Steward Ship for thou may be no longer Steward O when my Steward ship is ended may I hear the welcome words well don good and faithful Servant come up higher �Monday 26 another nice day the Girls washed to day and I Caned 7 Cans of Rhubarb the Musketoes are begining to come I hope they will no stay long Alec Hyndman was here today they are all well Aunt Katy is sinking all the time Henry is no better Tuesday 27 a cold day for the time of year this is Torys birthday 23 to day how the time flies Maggie and Anna Martin are here and staid all day Tory went home with them to stay 2 or 3 days Tory is the last girl and I dont know how long she will stay with us but it is the way of the world Ana Hut gets married to day Wednesday 28 very cold to day we planted Potatoes to day and Corn but if they don’t freese in the hill they will do well I was to see Henry today he is worse today has got a new cold Aunt Katy is a little better to day Ana and Marth Clark was here this evening it will Freese tonight if it dont get warmer Thursday 29 Frose hard last night there was lots of ice pa went to the Hall this Morning the boys is cutting Shingle bolts Andrew Christy died this Morning will be Buried Saturday has been Sick a long time had a Cancer in the Bowels suffered a great deal still keeps cold Friday 30 still keeps very cold Mr Martin brought Tory home and staid for dinner we went to South Mountain in the after noon Sick no better Saturday 31 still keeps cold we went to Andrews Funeral to day was Burried at 11oclock a long dusty ride a very large Funeral was very tired when we got home we went to see Mike Loux he is very low the Doctor says he cant have but a few days the Lord prepare him for death the last of the month another month gone never to return time speeds away June 1884 Sunday 1June a butiful morning nice and warm Charles is lame the Hors steped on his foot yesterday the Sick about the Same Alec and Tib came up in the evening and all the Children Monday 2 a nice day the girls washed Sid Vanallan was here with a Sewing Machine Tib Christie and Mrs Blair was here Tuesday 3 a warm day they washed Sheep to day John Middagh and wife and Lucy Middagh was here to day the Sick is no better Aunt Kate lingers so long I dont know how she stands it �Wednesday 4 a very warm day we were at the fair to day a great many people were there William Middagh and wife and Joseph and Marry Middagh was her for supper Henry is no better Aunt Katy is a little better looks like rain to night Thursday 5 It is still very warm and dry looks like a drouth Pete Everts here for diner the girls went to Mr Christies to help them make a carpet I went to see Henry he is no better Friday 6 Still warm and dry My Mr Douglas Sheard our sheep today we had 23 and 24 lambs have not heard from the Sick today what a great blessing health is and how lightly we prise it till we lose it then it is to late Saturday 7 a nice warm day Miss Thomson was here and staid all night till Sunday night Sunday 8 a warm day they all went to Church this morning Miss Thomson went home to night the Sick is no better Monday 9 a nice warm morning turned very cold in the after noon we went to a funeral Albert Richesons wife Tuesday 10 a cold day Mr and Mrs Martin was here all day had a good visit Tory went to Kemptville William Anderson was Maired to day Wednesday 11 a nice warm day James and Lucy and Alec and Tib and their Children was here to day the men went to South Mountain to the fair Thursday 12 a nice warm day all at home and all well but my Self I am not very well these days Friday 13 a butiful day Charles is away Jacob Vanalen is here to work to day Saturday 14 another nice day went to see Mike Loux found him very poorly cant stir his legs atal they are stif and swelled got a letter from my Sister her Son got killed on the Cars he got hurt the 20 and died the 23 of May Sunday 15 another nice day they all went to Church in the morning and I wrote 3 letters to my dear Sons one to John one to William one to Samuel and pa wrote one to Ezra the Sick is no better how hard it is to be Sick and yet it is all for the best Monday 16 a very warm day we have 3 teams drawing Manure I have got a Cold �Tuesday 17 still have 3 teams drawing Manure the warmest day yet 90 Degrees in the Shade cold no better Coughed a lot last night the Sick are about the same Wednesday 18 Just as warm as yesterday Charles is plowing the faller I don’t know how the men Stands it in the Sun Min and Mrs Vanallen went to Mrs Clarks yesterday I forgot to put it down Thursday 19 a very warm day we are looking for rain but it don’t come every thing is so dry things cant grow but the Lord knows best when to send it we must submit to his will Friday 20 another warm day it is 90 above Zero for 3 or 4 days right along Hellen Smith was here to day the Sick a little better Saturday 21 another hot day no rain yet Min and Tory went to South Mountain to day and I done the work O how little tires me now but then I am getting old Sunday 22 another hot day no rain yet how much a good shower would do but we must be content the Sick about the same went to Meting Monday 23 another hot dry day but is looking like rain to night it would come very welcome I am not feeling well these few days pain in my head and shoulders the New Ralga I think nothing like health Charles went to the Hall today Tuesday 24 a very nice warm morning but we got a good Shower at noon the men are working on the Roads to day Henry is very poorly Wednesday 26 they are working on the Roads yet Min and Tory went to Sid Shaws to day it is very nice after the rain Thursday 27 every thing looks good after the rain I am not feeling very well Tory went to Mrs Frasers this after noon Alec and Tib went up to James Carsons to day I don’t go to see the Children as often as I should Friday 28 another warm day John and I went to Kemptville to day Stoped to Mr Martins coming home and made a visit Saturday 29 another hot day every thing is drying up for want of rain it looks as though it was going to be hard times I got a letter from my dear Sister Abigail to day Sunday 30 another hot day no rain yet John and Tory went to Church in the Morning and staid to Hyndmans for dinner the Sick no better yet �Monday 31 this is the last day of the month and hot and dry as ever not feeling verry well but thank God for his many mercies to me July Tuesday 1 this is another warm dry day Wednesday 2 still warm and dry went to Mr Smiths and Mr Frasers pa came after me in the evening Thursday 3 still warm and no rain pa and Min went to Kemptville in the after noon went after new Suit of Clothes Friday 4 cool and nice this morning we went to Winchester to day went to Sallys cool all day a nice rain to night every thing looks nice after the rain found them all well Saturday 5 a beautiful day after the rain Jim Middaghs wife and Lucy Middagh was at Sallys this afternoon a visiting rained half the afternoon Sunday 6 a nice morning went to Jim Irvins for dinner was going home in the after noon but it rained again we had to Stay Monday 7 very cold in the morning came home this morning and was neither of us well found them all well at home Sylvester came home on Saturday don’t know how long he will stay Charles and him went to Kemptville this after noon Tory and Tib Armstrong went Friday Tuesday 8 Martha Clark and Tib Armstrong was here Thursday a visiting I forgot it then Wednesday 9 Tib Armstrong here learning to paint a very nice day got a picture from William so glad Thursday 10 Phil Hut and Adela Hut here visiting Charles commenced to cut Hay Friday 11 drew in three loads of Hay Mrs Vanalen and Mrs Gid Smith here in the after noon and An and Martha Clark and Jane Christie was here in the evening Saturday 12 a nice rain in the morning Charles and Min went to Kemptville this after noon they had a great fire at West Winchester Beaches Mills all burned down and other Buildings besides they had a great loss Tory and Tib Armstrong went down to Dicks Beggs to night to stay all night Sunday 13 pa and Tory and Tib Armstrong went down to Church this morning it rained before �they got home Charles and Min went up to James Carson he is not well has a bad Cough and is spitting blood I pray to the Lord that he may get better his will be don Monday 14 a nice morning but showry through the day Tuesday 15 Tory and Tib Armstrong went to William John Hyndman to day Cachy Hay wether Wednesday 16 very cool today I went to see Mrs Smith She is no better been Sick a long time Thursday 17 the Sick is no better our men is working at their Hay it is showry wether the girles went picking berries to day we got a letter from John he sent his babys picture it is a good one dear little fellow I wish I could see him I hope they don’t make a idol of him they may have to give him up Friday 18 a good hay day I went to Mr Christys to day the Sick no better Saturday 19 rained a little in the morning but cleared off the girls went picking berries Sunday 20 it is raining a little this morning but faired up Charles and Min went up to Church pa and me went to the School house to Meting in the evening had a good Sermon Monday 21 the girls went Tory went with Maggie and Anny Marton down to Mcyntires to pick berries and got none Tuesday 22 a nice day they had a Sosial Lawn Sosial at Clarks they all went but me saw Henry he feels very Hapy now since he has found peace Wednesday 23 the girls went to pick berries in the morning and we had a nice rain in the afternoon got a letter from John Thursday 24 the girls went picking berries again and got each a pail we have 2 galons any {continued on the next page of the diary} and ½ Canned. Tib Armstrong and Tory went to Mr Christies in the after noon Friday 25 a nice Hay day the men are getting in their Hay a Tin Pedler here for Supper Saturday 26 a nice morning pa and me went to see James Carson he is a little better but not able to do any thing �Sunday 27 it rained most all day I was very sorry it was Sacrament Sunday at South Mountain and we intended to go but we must put up with disapointments got a letter from Samy Saturday he has had Sore Eyes but they are better now he has a good deal of bad luck Monday 28 a nice growing morning it feels fresh after the rain went to see Henry he is very poorly getting weaker Tuesday 29 our last Cow Came in to day we have 10 now Charles Cut the faul Wheat today it is very good Wednesday 30 a nice Morning Mrs Vanallen and Min and me went up to Gid Smiths this afternoon and we had a heavy Shower Stoped to see Henry he is no better got a letter from Samy his Eye is very bad O how I wish he was home Thursday 31 it has rained most all day Charles and Min went up to Sid Shaws this After noon Mrs Johnstone died last night will be buried to morrow August 1884 Friday 1 I was at the funeral to day there was 2 funerals to day at the same time Mrs Lenion was the other one the Minister came with us to diner Saturday 2 a nice morning Charles and Min went to Winchester to day they are coming {continued on the next page of the diary} home to morrow Elisa Beech came here to night and Staid all night went to see Henry he is no better Sunday 3 a very warm day we all went to the Baptest Church this morning James and Lucy came home with us Charles came home to night Monday 4 showery all day am afraid our fall Wheat will grow but the Lord sends the rain and we must Submit to his will Henry is no better pa was there today Charles and Sam has gone to Kemptville to night Tory sent a letter to Samy Tuesday 5 pa went went dow to Alec Hyndmans it is a very nice day Wednesday 6 we all went to the Festival they had on the Camp ground a large gathering they made 144 dollars a good time Thursday 7 Min and I went up to Sid Shaws his wife is poorly �Friday 8 a nice day I went to see Henry he is very poorly his feet and legs are sweeled very bad I don’t think he will stand it very long but he is resigned and that is a great blessing Tory and Electa Fraser went to Mr Furgisons to day I hope they will get home Safe they drove themselves I don’t like it Saturday 9 a very nice day they cut Spring Wheat to day it is very good Henry no better Sunday 10 a very warm day we went down to the Hall Meting in the morning Monday 11 a nice day we had Company to day for dinner Min and Tory went to Duncan Smiths in the after noon Tuesday 12 we had Thrashers to day they Thrashed the Faul Wheat and Rye James and Lucy Came down last night and Stayd all night and went to Alec Hyndman to day Tory went with them Wednesday 13 they Cut the first Oats to day pa and Charles went to a Meting of the Scot act this after noon Jin and Lucy came back here and Staid all night he is a little better Thursday 14 James and Lucy went home this morning it is very warm 93 below zero cant work Friday 15 the wether no Cooler how I wish it would rain to cool the air Saturday 16 hotter still the men could not work in the After noon not feeling well Sunday 17 Charles Min Sam and Tory went to Church in the Morning Sad news in the After noon Sylvester was Drowned in Kemptville we got the word at 1 Oclock and went back O what a Sad blow it was to us all we fetched him home at night and Buried him the next day at 2 Monday 18 there was a very large Funeral 3 Ministers here Sermon preached by the Reverend Mr Furgison the Text was from the 2 Book of Kings 20 Chapter last clause of the 1 verse Set Thine House in Order for thou shall Die and not live it is a Solem time O that all my Children would set their House in Order Tuesday 19 as warm as ever we all feel tired out to day went to see Henry is very bad Wednesday 20 warm to day spent the fore noon with Henry faned and kept the flies off him I think he has not long to live but he is prepared to go �Thursday 21 Spent the afternoon with Henry he is no better he is failing fast Friday 22 Tib was here today coud not get Henry till to night found him very poorly Saturday 23 pa and Charles birth day Sad news to day Henry Died this morning at 6 Oclock was there all day Anne Martin went home today been here a week Minnie and Nellie has been here a week going home to morrow Sunday 24 at to Mrs McCargers all day Henry looks so Calm and peaceful he has gone home Monday 25 went to the Funeral to day it was a large Funeral O what a Sad time for us Tuesday 26 went up to Mrs McCargers to night they are very lonely there came a letter for Henry to day from Samy it came to late a very good letter how Sad he will feel when he hears Henry and Sylvester is no more Wednesday 27 O these are lonesome days and nights we are having nice wether our Ice run out yesterday and we had to put the milk in the Sellar Min went to Richard Beegs this Afternoon Thursday 28 Mr Cumings took Sick to day is not Sensible don’t think he will get better Min went up to see Alma Friday 29 he is no better neither is Alma Saturday 30 pa went to see him to day no better Sunday 31 We all went to a Funeral to day and to Meting in the School House in the Evening September Monday 1 this is the first day of September {added in pencil: Sept 1884} Tory and me I went to Kemptville to day we went to see Mr Cumings Sunday night Tuesday 2 I went to see Mr Cumings no better Wednesday 3 pa went to see him this fore noon and we the Camp Meting Started to day Thursday 4 we went to the Camp ground this after noon had a good time stoped to see Alma Friday 5 went to Mr Cumings this Morning he died at 6 Oclock was there all day �Saturday 6 Min went to see Almy a little better Sunday 7 went to the Funeral it was very large Charles went to Camp Meting and Min Staid with Alma William Wily Died very Suden this Morning with Heart disease Monday 8 went to South Mountain this morning William Wily was Buried in the Afternoon Tuesday 9 it is very warm today Wednesday 10 Still warm they Sowed Ry to day Lissa McCarger was Married to day at 4 Oclock Charles and Min and Tory went to Camp Meting to night got home at 11 Oclock Thursday 11 another warm day went to see Aunt Katy she is no better she has lain 4 months Friday 12 got a letter from Samy and Ezra to day how glad we are to hear from them we went to the Camp Meting this Morning it is the last day had a good Meting it was very Solem at the last hour Many was there last year that was not there this year and so it will be next year we went to Lucys for diner Saturday 13 it is very cold to day Charles has gone to Kemptville with a load of Hay James and Lucy came down here to day James staid all night and Lucy went home and they all went up to the Church Sunday Tib and the 2 Children was here this After noon James is poorly Sunday 14 Charles and Min and pa and Tory James and Sam all went to Church today it is so cold we have to have a fire Monday 15 a nice day picked some Sweet Apples to day the Boys are in the Sugar Bush cutting wood Min and Tory went to Kemptville this After noon pa is not well we had heavy frost Saturday night Tuesday 16 Charles and Min went to the fair at Winchester very heavy Wind pa not well Wednesday 17 they came home from the Fair to night Charles got first prise on the Horses Sams time is out to night Thursday 18 pa and I went to Kemptville to day it is very cold to day Friday 19 Still cold 2 Sewing Machines here to day did not by either one of them Saturday 20 it rained all the forenoon but cleared of this Afternoon Aunt Katy is no better �Sunday 21 pa and Tory and I went Meting this morning it is a nice day Min and Charles went to Sids this Afternoon the Sick no better Monday 22 a nice day the girls washed this fore noon Tuesday 23 a nice day went to a Wedding this evening Alec Christie was married to Maggy Martin at seven Oclock we got home at 1 a very dark night Some Staid till morning there was about a Hundred there Wednesday 24 Charles and Tory went to the fair at Otawa to the Provincial raining a little Jane Everets is here he went to the fair Thursday 25 Charles came home it was very late 2 Oclock in the Morning had a nice time but very tired Friday 26 Lish and Jane went home today after diner Tory has not got home yet Saturday 27 it is raining to day Tory has not got home yet Charles went to Kemptville this afternoon took some Apples Sunday 28 a nice day pa and Charles and me and Min went to Church this Morning Monday 29 another nice day all are well Tuesday 30 we went to see James Carson to day he is no better and I am afraid he never will be he is failing fast John is 40 to day the last day of the month October Wednesday 1 this the first day of October we have been Married 41 years to day how short the time Seems I went to Mr Clarks this Afternoon they went to a paring bee to Mr Fraser Thursday 2 they are diging potatoes Min went up to Sid Shaws to day she is a little better Friday 3 it has rained all day today Saturday 4 I went up all day and staid all day with Alma Shaw she is a little better Sunday 5 we went to Church to day Charles and Min and Tory and me pa is not well Monday 6 this is the first day of the Kemptville fair it will be 2 days Charles went this morning to take some things �Tuesday 7 pa and me and Charles and Min went to the Fair they had a good day we took first prise on a log Cabin First on a Calf and Second on the Horses and 2 on the Faul Wheat Tory went to the Wedding Georgia Vanallen and Wm {Mils?} Wednesday 8 it rained most all day Thursday 9 the Min are di a nice day digging potatoes Friday 10 pa and I went to Alec Hyndmans to day Saturday 11 I went and Staid all day with Alma she is better Sunday 12 pa and Tory and Charlie and Min went to the Baptist Church in the Morning Monday 13 it rained some to day Aunt Katy is no better Tuesday 14 they went to a paring bee at Gid Smiths Wednesday 15 Charles is plowing he got a new plow February Min and Tory went up to James Carsons to day Tory is going to Stay till Sunday Thursday 16 Charles is plowing to day Friday 17 they are drawing is the potatoes today Saturday 18 it Snowed a little in the Morning but faired of they drew one load of potatoes Sunday 19 pa and I and Charles and Min went up to the Baptist Church this Morning Monday 20 Finished putting the potatoes in the cellar Tuesday 21 we are having nice warm wether now we got a letter from Ezra to day how I prise a letter from any of the boys he sent his picture O that I coud him Wednesday 22 raining a little to day Tory has not come home yet how I miss her it will be lonesome when she leaves for good Thursday 23 a very nice day but cold pa and I went to Kemptville and got our photographs taken Friday 24 a very nice day to day but colder to night my birthday was on Wednesday the 22 am 62 I forgot to put it down that day �Saturday 25 it is a cold stormy morning but cleard of in the Afternoon and Charles went up to See James Carson in the after he is failing all the time Tory came home with him Sunday 26 Pa and me and Charles and Min went to Church to day a nice day but cold Alec and Tib was here to day Monday 27 a nice day to day Aunt Katy no better Tuesday 28 Min went down to Mr Hyndmans to day and I went to Mr beggs this Afternoon Wednesday 29 there was a Tea Meting in the Church to night I forgot it Charles and Min and Tory was there Thursday 30 Charles and Min went up to James Carsons to day they had a plowing bee he is no better Friday 31 Charles was at a bee at Mr Vanallens to day it is very Misty Weather thus ends another Month November {written in pencil: 1884} Saturday 1 Charles went to Kemptville this Morning and to Mister Beggs to a Bee this Afternoon Sunday 2 a bright beautiful Morning but very Muddy I am Sorry for it is our quarterly Meeting day and I would liked to of went. had Pristhing {?} in the School house Monday 3 a nice day Cass is here Tory and her went up to Gid Smiths we thrashed to day Tuesday 4 thrashed to day till noon it is Tibs birth day {Myrtle Dougall, Tib's daughter, has written in with blue ink "Nov 4th 1884 Mothers birthday" and underlined the words "till noon it is"} She is 30 to day how time flies it Snowed and rained and was a wet day Wednesday 5 a nice morning but it turned out to be a stormy day snowed again pa went to the Hall to get Hog Feed ground Thursday 6 it is cold to day Charles went up to see James to day he is a little better Dinah Middagh and Rose McCarger was here to day Friday 7 took up the carpet in the Dining Room Charles wen to the Hall for a Grist Saturday 8 a nice day & they finished cleaning House to day Tory and I went to Mr Christies �Sunday 9 a beatiful morning but prety cold Charles and Min Tory and Miss Thomson went to Church to night Monday 10 went to J James Carsons this morning to stay a week he is no better Saturday 15 I got home from Luchs to night was glad to get home poor Lucy has a hard row before her she has far to much to do Maryan went to Tish Everets last Tuesday they have a yongue son she will stay 2 weeks Sunday 16 pa and me Charles and Troy and Cafs went to church to the Hall had a splendid Sermon Monday 17 a nice day Tory washed to day Cafs is here Tuesday 18 a nice day Cos went away to day Charles and Tory went to a Social to night Wednesday 19 we are having nice weather Charles is at a Bee at Jo Ratherfords Thursday 20 a nice day Charles is at a nother Bee at Mr Christies more Bees than Honey Friday 21 O what a lovely day Charles went after Min to day Tory is at a Bee sewing Carpet rags at Gid Smiths Alec and Tib and children were here yesterday and we got a letter form Samy how glad I was to hear from him I like to get Letters Saturday 22 a very nice day we went to se Mr Balkwell he and George are sick we got a new Sewing Machine last Thursday it is the White Sunday 23 a nice Morning but comenced to rain about 10 Oclock and rained all day Willia and Sally came up went home in the rain Monday 24 the girls washed to day and Tory went to Mr Clarks this afternoon Tuesday 25 a cold stormy day Aunt Caty is very bad Wednesday 26 pa has got a lame back Alec Hyndman Killed Hogs to day the sick no better I was there all night Thursday 27 we Killed Hogs to day it is a nice day Friday 28 it snowed all day Charles went to Kemptville a sley and a Cutter went past to day for the first this winter �Saturday 29 a beautiful day we finished up the killing to day Aunt Katy is no better Sunday 30 it is storming to day Charles and Min went to see James Carson tis the last day of the Month December {written in pencil: Dec 1884} Monday 1 James Carson is worse I fear he will not stand it long Anne Martin and Tib Christy was here to day Tuesday 2 Charels and Min and Tory went to Kemptville to day pa and I went to a Funeral Mike Lowe was buried to day we had a good sermon Teset -- the 16 Chapter of Luke 2 verse give an account of thy Stewardship for thou Maist be no longer Steward Aunt Caty is no better we bought a new stove to day price 30 Dollars Wednesday 3 a nice day Charles went to the Fair Robert Parker and John Heist was here Thursday 4 a nice day Tib Christie and Tory went down to Mr Armstrongs are going to stay all night Friday 5 a nice day I went to William John Hyndmans in the forenoon and Dick Beggs in the afternoon got a letter from Ezra last night so glad to hear from him snow is all gone Robert beggs came home yesterday have not seen him Saturday 6 a nice warm day it looks like rain Sunday 7 it rained all day to day it is dreary Monday 8 it snowed all day to day Charles and Tory went to a funeral to day Dinah Grant died on Saturday the folks was up from Winchester some of them here for diner Robert beggs came home on Saturday Tuesday 9 Snowing to day Min and Tory went up to Sids Sid Shaws to day with a Cutter Charles is helping Clarks thrash to day Wednesday 10 pa and I went down to Alec Hyndsmans to day Aunt Caty is very low Thursday 11 Min and Tory went down to Mr Clarks to day Charles went to Kemptville Friday 12 we went up to James Carson to day he is a little better to day but failing �Saturday 13 a nice day got a letter from John and one from Aunt Aurilla last Thursday glad to hear from them Aunt Caty is very low Sunday 14 a very nice morning pa and Tory went to meting at the Hall Min and Charles went to Heacton in the afternoon Monday 15 it snowed in the morning we went to Alec Hyndmans they dressed 100 and 3 Turkeys Tuesday 16 a nice day good sleighing Aunt Caty no better Wednesday 17 a nice day Tory went down to Tibs will stay till Saturday we got a letter from Samy and one from my sister Abigail how glad I was to hear from them I sat up last night with Aunt Caty dont think she will live many days we are Thrashing to day have not heard from James Thursday 18 Thrashing to day it is a nice day but cold Friday 19 a very cold day 28 below zerow thrashed to day they could hardly keep warm Saturday 20 it is a little warmer to night Tory is home Sunday 21 it is snowing to day Charles and Min went to Church this afternoon Monday 22 James Carson is no better it is a nice day Tuesday 23 another nice day Aunt Caty no better Wednesday 24 a very stormy day Tory went to a Wedding to night at 6 Oclock she staid all night Thursday 25 a very nice day we had lots of company to day Willia and Sally and Miny and nelly and Lucy Ervin and Hugh Martin and Anne Martin and Peter and Electa Fraser Friday 26 a nice day Aunt Caty is very low Saturday 27 another nice day Charles commenced to get up wood to day he cut 2 loads in the forenoon and drew them in the afternoon Tory set up with Aunt Caty Sunday 28 Charles and pa went to Church in the forenoon and Charles and Min went to see James Carson in the afternoon he is no better Monday 29 a very nice day Min Sat up with Aunt Caty to night and I sat up last night �Tuesday 30 the snow is all gone pa and I went to see Mr Balkwell they are poorly yet Wednesday 31 this is the last day of the old year pa and I went to see Mr Pelton he is very low Min and Tory went to Mr Begs Charles to Kemptville Thursday 1 Jan 1885 the first day of the New Year it is a nice {written in pencil: Jan 1885} day Charles and Min went down to Winchester to William Hyndmans the sick is no better how many will go to their long home before the year is is gone God only knows Friday 2 a beautiful day the sick no better Charles came home from Willias to day Tory sat up Saturday 3 Aunt Caty is very low cant live long Sunday Min sat up to night Sunday 4 Aunt Caty has got at rest at last She Died 10 minits to 8 I sat up all night and helped to lay her out Charles and Tory went to the Baptist Church in the Morning James Carson is worse he is Bleeding a good deal at the Lungs Tib and Alec was here to day they came after Charly Monday 5 a nice day got a letter from Samy so glad Tusday 6 to Mr Vanallen all day it rained all day Wednesday 7 Aunt Caty was burried to day went to see mr Pelton he is very low Thursday 8 Min and Tory went to see James Carson to day he is very low Friday 9 we are thrashing yesterday and to day Saturday 10 Mr Pelton was buried to day we went to the Funeral James is no better O who will be the next to go Sunday 11 this is Marys birth day had she lived she would of ben 34 to day how the time flies she has ben Dead 5 years we was down to Alec Hyndmans for Diner to day they had a Roast Turkey for Jaspers birth day he is 3 years old a big stout boy Monday 12 the Girls washed this morning it rained all the forenoon then cleared off and I took Tory up to James Carsons to stay a while he is a little better to day it is so flattering Tuesday 13 a butiful day Robert Beggs is helping Charles in the woods it is hard to get a man Wednesday 14 a nice morning Charles and Robert is helping Mr Vanalens thrash to day the sick is no better they went to the woods in the afternoon �Thursday 15 Charles and Robert are in the woods to to day it is Snowing to day Frant Vanalen Comenced his writing School to night Friday 16 a nice morning Charles went to Kemptville Saturday 17 a very Stormy day Snows and blows and is very Cold there is snow enough for sleighing if it was in the roads Sunday 18 a nice morning Charles and Min went down to Alec Hyndmans to day Tory is not home yet Monday 19 a Cold day Charles went to Kemptville with a load of Oats with a waggon Tuesday 20 a nice morning but prety Cold Charles went to Kemptville with another load he went witha Sleigh it is neither Sleighing nor yet wagoning James is no better Wednesday 21 it is pre Cold this morning Charles went to the black smiths shop pa nor my self are neither very well but we are getting old Thursday 22 a Cold day Charles went after Tory to day James is no better Sally and Nelly Came up to day going to stay till Sunday Friday 23 Min and Sally went up to see James he is about the same Robert Beggs is helping Charles to get wood he drew 5 loads to day Saturday 24 it is showing some to day but is nice and warm Tory broke a dish and Cut her hand Sally and Tory and Nelly went to John Peters Smiths this after noon Alec is going to take her home Charles and Robert got 6 loads of wood to day Sunday 25 it snowed very hard this morning but faired up and was a nice day Martha McCargar was here to night and brought a letter from William he was Married the 7 of this month I am afraid I will never see him now I hope he has got a good Wife and he will be a good Husband Monday 26 a blustery Morning but faired up the Men Killed 9 sheep this forenoon and went down to Alec Hyndmans he has 7 to kill and they are going to Otaway to Morrow Tuesday 27 it has been a nice day to day but it is lonesome when Charles is away have not heard from the sick �Wednesday 28 a Cold and stormy morning we expect Charles home to night pa is not very well neither am I Thursday 29 a nice day Charles and Min and Tory went to a Funeral James Peltons wife and Mr Bolkwell {Balkwell?} died this morning and Cleland Workma {Workman?} got his foot in the logs when they were Sawing wood and it was all Chewed up and the Doctors took it off below the nee poor unfortunate boy Friday 30 the Doctor was here to see pa to day he sais it will take all winter to prep him to rights God grant that he may get better but he knows best Charles and Min and Tory went to see Cleland he is quite easy Tory and me wend to see Mr Balkwell he is gets buried to Morrow {continued on the next page of the diary} James Middagh is hear to night Saturday 31 a very nice day Charles and Min and Tory went to the Funeral to day he was buried in Kemptville an old gray haired man stayed here all night he had been Maried 7 times and had 33 Children pa is no better yet he is poorly we got a letter from John thay have a young daughter and we had a letter from Sams to day to Febuary {written in pencil: 1885} Sunday 1 this is the first day of Febuary it is snowing and blowing pa is no better Charles went to see the Doctor he sent more Medison Monday 2 this is a beautiful day Cleland is doing well pa is no better the doctor is coming to morrow Tuesday 3 a nice day Sam Vanalen is helping Charles get wood to day they got 4 loads the Doctor was here to d pa is no better we have not heard from Sams Wednesday 4 I had a very bad night last night was sick all night could not lay down pain in my breast Thursday 5 a nice day but cold Charles went to Aleck Clarks bee drawing stones I am better to day yesterday Robert B is helping him get wood got 4 loads Mrs Beggs and Mrs Christie here to day Friday 6 a nice morning but cold Tory went down to see Cleland to day pa is a little better this morning I hope it will last Saturday 7 a very nice day Any Martin was here to day Willia {William?} Hyndman came up after a load of dry Wood Charles is drawing logs to Hallville to day �Sunday 8 a very nice day the Doctor was here to day pa is not any better Lucy came down to see him She has not been here since September she did not stay long James is failing fast Alec and Tib was here and Sid Shaw it seemed good for lucy to get out Monday 9 the girls washed to day pa is a little better Charles is drawing logs today I am not feeling very well Tuesday 10 it stormed all night last night Wednesday 11 a nice day to day Tib came up to see pa he is a little better to day Charles is drawing logs Thursday 12 a nice day to day Charles is drawing shingle bolts to Kemptville pa is no worse I am no better Friday 13 a nice day Tib came to see us she is the only one that can come often Sally is so far away Saturday 14 a splendid day we sawed wood to day Alec and Tib went to see James he is no better the doctor was here Friday, pa has taken a lot of medison Miss Gernsey and Miss Beech was here to day Sunday 15 a beautiful morning pa feels some better Charles and Min and Tory went to Church this morning the Doctor was here to day Monday 16 a lovely morning Charles went to town with Shingle bolts it snowed all the after noon and all night the roads are full. Tuesday 17 it is blowing to day it is the biggest storm we have had this winter pa is some better Wednesday 18 it has cleared off and is a lovely morning pa is still gaining a little and I feel better to we have not heard from Cleland for 2 days Thursday 19 a nice day Charles went for a load of Ice this morning I went to see Cleland this afternoon Charles took me there he is gaining a little it is the first time I have been out for 3 weeks the Doctor was here and I rode up with him to see Cass She is poorly pa is some better Ben Tomkins was here to see pa James Carson is no better Friday 20 a nice day but cold Charles went to Kemptville with Shingle bolts pa is about the same {added in blue ink by another person at a later date: Grandpa} Mr Hyndman and Tib was here on Wednesday to see pa �Saturday 21 a fine day Charles went to Kemptville with the last of his Shingle bolts Min and Tory went to South Mountain a strange Man came here and wanted his Diner and then he wanted a job and pa sat him splitting wood Sunday 22 a nice morning Charles and Tory went up to Church this Morning Lisa Fraser is very poorly pa is better Willia and Sally came up to see pa to day Monday 23 a nice day Charles went to town with a load of wood Charles and Min went to Mishionary Meting last night and 2 Ministers came home with them pa is gaining a little Tuesday 24 this is a beautiful morning we had company to day Jany McCargar and Rose McCarger Wednesday 25 this is a lovely day pa is not as well to day Charles and Min went to Town to day we bargained for a stone for Sylvester to day with Mr Stubs and Willia Campbelle the lines are Take Warning by this call of of Youth And Early Seek the God of Truth {a blue ballpoint pen line has been drawn in the left margin beside the lines} Thursday 26 a nother beautiful morning it has bee such nice weather all the week the Girls are putting up the Curtains this is Ezras birth day he is 21 to day how I wish I could see him to day but it canot be may the Lord sustain me through all the trials of this life and give me a Crown in Heaven pa is a little better this morning {Feb 26th 1885 is written in blue ballpoint pen in the left margin underneath Thursday 26} Friday 27 a nice day Charles went to Town with a load of wood Robert Martin and Any was here last night pa is a little better gains very Slow Saturday 28 a nother nice day it has bee a splendid week Charles went to town to day with wood Sunday 1 this is the first day of March and it is storming Charles and Min went to Sid Shaws Frank and Tory went to see Lisa Fraser and went to Church {Mar 1885 is written in pencil in the left margin underneath Sunday 1} Monday 2 a lovely day Tory and Min went up to see James they are going to sit up with him Willia Balkwell and Genie and Jane Raimond was here last night Tuesday 3 Min and Tory came home at noon James is very low his feet and legs are swelled the say he looks like death I don't think he can stand it much longer {continued on the next page of the diary} �the Lord prepare him for the great change and may she bear up under her great trouble Min and Tory An and Martha went to Richerds Beggs to day Wednesday 4 a nice day Charles went to the Fair to day Alec and Tib came up to see p to night he does not gain very fast we had a little calf to day Thursday 5 a nice day Charles went to Town to day with a load of wood and brought home a load of Ice Friday 6 a lovely Morning Charles and I went up to see James found him very low but trusting in the Lord he suffers very much Jane Christy Lisa Loekwood Ana Beech was here Saturday 7 a nother nice day Charles went to Inkerman Mrs Vanallen Mrs Stanford and Ana Beech here Sunday 8 a nice day but cold Tory and Ana Beech and Frank went to Henry Fosetons to day Charles and Min went to Church we had plenty of callers to see p this afternoon Alec and Tib and John Jipes Mr Christy And John Christy Mr Clark and Mr Vanalen pa is a little better Monday 9 a nice morning the girls washed and then Charles and Tory went up to James Tory is going to stay a week to help Lucy they have to set up with him all the time for 9 months I sent a letter to Ezra to day got one from him Friday he has bee sick for the last 4 months is some better is he was only home snowing Tuesday 10 it snowed and blowed all night and is blowing to day no travil on the road Lib Graham and George McCaughey gets Married to night at 8 Oclock they are going to New York on their Weding tour Wednesday 11 a nice morning Charles went to South Mountain Ada Armstrong and Ian McDugal gets Married to night pa is gaining a little all the time the Doctor was here to day Phil beggs is sick Congestiong of Lungs Thursday 12 a rough day the wind blew hard Charles went to town go pa some Beer Friday 13 a nice day John McCarger was here for dinner to day Charles and Min went to see {Chile?} to night she is very bad she has got the Plurasy now {Cags} came here to night she will stay all night Mr Furgison was here to day to see pa �Saturday 14 a splendid morning Mr Vanallen and Abe Vanallen was here to see pa he is gaining a little Chil Beggs had a son this Morning she is very low Charles went after Troy to day James is getting worse Sunday 15 it snowed all the Morning I went to see Chill she is very bad I fear she will not get better Monday 16 a nice Morning but more sad news mr Vanalen went to the woods with the boys and he was struck down with Parallizses he is prety bad we had a prayer Meting to night had a good time William John Hyndman tok bleeding of the Lungs on Sunday and again on Monday a Sickly time Tuesday 17 Sim Workman is helping Charles in the Woods we had lots of compay to day Robert and Ana Martin Sarah MrsMcShain and An Clark Mr Barclay and wife and the Doctor pa is not much better Mr Vanallen is not any better his arm is paralised Wednesday 18 a cold morning Min and Tory drove down to see Chil she is very low not expected to live John Parker and wife was here for Dinner to day Mr Furgison here for Tea Alec and Tib here Thursday 19 a very Cold morning James lays at the point of Death Min and Tory has gone up there to day going to stay all night I never expect to see him again for I cant leave pa and I am not well enough to go Charles drove down to see Chill she is Just alive Mr Vanallen is no better pa is about the same Charles gone to Town with Potatoes it is a sickly time Lisa Fraser is no better Friday 20 a cold stormy day James Carson has gone to his long home he Died Thursday at 8 Oclock at {continued on the next page of the diary} night and Chill Hut Died the same night at 6 Oclock it is solem times around here may we all be prepared when death comes Robert Parker Came here to night Saturday 21 James was Buried to day at 1 Oclock and Chil at 12 it is a cold day another Death Mr Vanallen Died to day at half past 3 he had another stroke and Died in a Minit pa is no better thank God Ezra is coming home Sunday 22 a butiful Morning Charles went after the Coffins in the Morning and helped them dig the grave in the after noon pa is a little better Monday 23 a beatiful Morning Mr and Mrs Vanallen and Mrs Bowers staid here all night Mr Vanallen was Buried to day at 1 Oclock it was a very large Funeral Funeral Sermon Preached by Mr Furgison from Psalmes 37 Chapter and 37 verse �Tuesday 24 a nice Morning the Girls Washed this foor noon Mr and Mrs Bower was here this Morning they went home Mr and Mrs Vanallen went home this Morning pa is a little better to day he was very tiered last night Mrs Tomkins was here yesterday Wednesday 25 a cold morning William Middagh and his wife was here to day pa is much the same Thursday 26 a butiful day Charles went to Town with a Grist Hugh Carson and wife and old Mr Carson and Lucy was here to day how glad I was to see her she has not been here but once Since the 13 of September she came once to see pa Friday 27 it rained last night and this morning but cleared off Charles went to Lucys cant say James anymore pa is not feeling so well as he did yesterday Saturday 28 a nice day John Middagh and wife and John Parker was here to day pa is about the same Sunday 29 a nice day Alec and Tib was here this Morning and James Irvin and his wife this after noon {continued on the next page of the diary} pa does not seem to gain any strength Monday 30 a nice morning Charles went to the shop Martha Cummings came home with him and staid all night the Doctor was here to day pa is a little better Tuesday 31 a nice day Charles went to the Hallville with logs John Workman is here to day the time seems long till Ezra comes home I want to see him so much Min went to Mr Blairs to day pa is gaining some Wednesday 1 this is the first day of April the snow is deep yet Charles went to Hallville after a load of boards John Workman is here to day Charles went up to Lucys this afternoon pa is gaining a little {Apr 1885 written in pencil under Wednesday 1} Thursday 2 a nice morning Charles Min and Tory went to Town this morning it snowed all the afternoon and rained in the evening and then it snowed all night pa is still gaining Friday 3 it is snowing this morning it snowed all night pa is still gaining slowly it has snowed all day Saturday 4 it is still snowing and blowing we have not had such a storm this winter the snow is banked up as high as your head Charles Frank Sam and Mr Blair Shoveld the roads from Clarts to the Town line �Sunday 5 a nice morning but snowed this afternoon Mrs Armstrong died last night I dont know how they will bury her I dont see how they will get through it is so lonely no one been by to day Monday 6 they went part way and had to turn round they could not get through to dig the Grave it blowed all day it is the worst storm yet Tuesday 7 a nice Morning the snow is piled higher than I ever saw it before they buried Mrs Armstrong to day at 1 Oclock who will be next Wednesday 8 a nice morning but it rained part of the day pa is about the same we have heard Lisa from Thursday 9 Liza Fraser lately the roads is so bad to day is Samys birth day he is 26 to d how I would like {continued on the next page of the diary} to see him but it canot be pa still gaining Thursday 9 a butiful day Charles went to Town to day I hope Ezra will be there but I am afraid he wont Jo Clarks Babe died this morning Tory is up there it has escaped a world of Trouble and gone to be forever with the Lord which is better Friday 10 a nice morning Charles brought Lucy home with him last night She will stay 3 or 4 days Jo Clarks baby was buried to day at 1 they all went but me and pa Saturday 11 a nice morning Min Lucy Tory all went dow to Mr Hyndamans to day pa is still gaining a little Ezra is not home yet Sunday 12 a nice day Charles Min Lucy Tory all went up to the Baptist Church this morning Harry Vanalen is sick they had the Doctor Saturday Charles taped to day the sap runs prety well Monday 13 a nice morning Charles is in the bush pa is not quite so well to day William Middagh was here to day Harry is no better Tuesday 14 a cold morning Charles took Lucy home this morning I did not like to see her go to that lonely house Ben Tomkins was here for tea came for Oats Wednesday 15 a cold morning but a nice day Charles has gone to Town I hope Ezra will be there William John and Mr Blair are in the bush pa is a little better Harry is no better Thursday 16 a nice day the snow is gowing off very slow Charles is in the bush pa is gaining Friday 17 a nice day Charles is in the bush I sowed Tomatoes to day Harry is a little better �Saturday 18 a nice morning Charles went to Town to day took back a Case of Butter and 3 Gallons of syrup we thought Ezra would be there but he was not we are disapointed Mrs Thomson is here to day pa is a little better Sunday 19 a nice morning Mrs Thomson went up to Gids this morning we sugard of last night the roads are very bad pa is not so well his face and Eyes are all swelled I dont know what it means Monday 20 the bois is in the bush to day the sap is about done pa is no better he seems very dull Mrs Stanford was here to day Tuesday 21 a dul day the roads is very bad we got a letter from William to night Ezra started the 14 we think he will be here on Friday pa is a good deal worse Wednesday 22 a nice warm day Charles went for the Doctor this morning pa is no better and I am afraid he never will be his mind is very weak my the Lord Strengthen him in his great trial he alone can Sustain him the Doctor came he does not give us any hopes he thinks Dropsy has set in Thursday 23 good news Ezra came home last night O how glad I was to see him Ann and Martha Clark and Mrs. Marlen was here when he came home it seems like old times to see him around pa is no better it makes my heart ache to see him so helpless Charles and Ezra went to town after his trunk Samy Sent Sylvesters Picture all fraimed to me it is splendid how much I will think of it Friday 24 a nice day the Girls finshed cleaning house to day and put down the carpet in the Dining room Charles pa is no better it seems good to see Ezra at home Saturday 25 a nice morning pa is no better Mrs Beggs was here this after noon Mr and Mrs Smith and Mrs Vanalen and Anne Clark and Mrs Marlen in the evening Sunday 26 it is raining all the foorn forenoon pa is no better Jo Middagh was here Saturday my heart is very heavy may the Lord sustain me in this affliction Monday 27 a nice morning pa is no better the Doctor was here to day he says he is better one way but worse another he suffers a good deal Tuesday 28 it is snowing to day Alec Hyndman had a Raising Bee to day a very bad day for it Ezra and Tory went down there and Charles went to Town Mr Raimond was here to day and James Ervens man with a Horse pa is no better he is getting weaker all the time �Wednesday 29 a nice morning it is very warm it is taking the snow very fast pa is no better John Middagh came up to see pa he will stay awhile Thursday 30 Charles went up to Lucys John Middagh went with him pa is no better this ends the month Friday 1 {May 1885 written in pencil} this is the first day of the month and a nice day John Middagh went home this morning pa is failing all the time Saturday 2 it is a very nice day Charles went to town Sally and the girls came up to day to see pa he is worse the Doctor was here to day Sunday 3 a nice day Sally went home the Girls were all home to day to see p I am afraid they will not see him many more times Doctor Stacy and Doctor Furgison was both here to day they say there is no hopes they think he will not last very long but I hope our loss will be his gain Monday 4 we expect the Doctor here to day it is raining this Afternoon pa is still getting worse he lays all the time sowed Cabbage Seed to day John Parket was here to day for Potatoes a Colt Tuesday 5 sad news to write to day pa is no more he Died about 11 Oclock he sufferd so much no Tongue one could tell how much but he has got at rest and I know our loss will be his gain but we will miss him so much but the Lords will be done God give me strength to say that Wednesday 6 a nice day but O so lonely still there has been a great many people here but one more night to keep my dear Companion Thursday 7 it has been a rainy day but a large Funeral the sermon was Preached by the Reverand Mr Furgison the Text was from Revelation the 14 Chapter the 13 verse we had a good sermon but it seemed so hard to leave him up there all alone and come back to a lonely house Friday 8 it is still raining how lonesome it seems they were all up from Winchester but went home last night Lucy staid all night O how I miss my Dear Companion may the Lord give me strength to bear up under my afliction and I know he will Saturday 9 Charles and MIn went to Town to day O it is so lonely all over the house what shall we do Sunday 10 Charles and Min went to Church and we were alone it seemed so hard to leave my dear Companion up in the Buriing Ground all alone but it is nothing but a lump of Clay the Soul is with God �Monday 11 got a letter from John he has moved to Mishigan how sorry I was he could not be here to the Funeral Tuesday 12 a nice day Ezra commenced to plow yesterday Mrs Crowbar and Mrs Christy was here to day Wednesday 13 Mr Higins and Mr Graham the 2 Ministers was here to day one read a Chapter and the other Praid had a a splendid Prayr it fited our case So well Lord help me to look beyond this vale of tears Thursday 14 a nice day the girls washed the Buckets yesterday we cleaned part of the door yard to day Charles plowed the garden to day Harry is some better McCoughy Mr McCoughy was Buried Tuesday Friday 15 a nice day the Girls cleaned the Parlor and the Bed rooms and I made garden did not make much Saturday 16 a warm day Ezra and Tory and Rose McCarger and myself went to Town was glad to get home again Sunday 17 we went to Church at Hallville this morning had a good meting the last time I was there pa was with me we stoped to Alec Hyndmans for dinner have {continued on the next page of the diary} not been there for four months that was the last time pa was out it was the 11 of January am so lonely Monday 18 a nice day I went up to see Mrs McCarger She is poorly the Girls washed bed Clothes Tuesday 19 {diarist had written 20 but then wrote 19 overtop} a nice day Harry is a little better Wednesday 20 took very sick this morning with Inflation of the Bowels very bad all day the Doctor was here got a letter from John Thursday 21 some better the pain has stopped but am very sore the Doctor here to day put Mustard on Friday 22 am gaining a little very sore yet and weak Saturday 23 sat up this Morning and had my bed made �Sunday 24 Charles and Min and Ezra went to Church Tory and I was all alone Thank God I am better Monday 25 a nice Morning feeling some better am prety weak Tuesday 26 a nice Morning but things want rain but the Lord knows best when to send it am gaining Wednesday 27 the Doctor was here last night am still gaining Thursday 28 sad news to day Mary An McCarger was Buried to day she left a Baby 2 weeks old she lived down near Montreal they brought her up in her Coffin Friday 29 got a letter from my Sister and one from Samy wrote to John and Samy to day how glad to get a letter Saturday 30 they planted potatoes and Corn yesterday I am gaining a little I feel very weak they washed to day Sunday 31 Willia and Sally came to see me to day am not as well to day it rained most all day Charles and Min went to Church to night I wrote to John and Samy Monday 1 {June 1885 written under Monday 1} this is the 1 day of June we had a heavy Shour to day and some Thunder they planted corn at the end of the house Tuesday 2 a nice day am gaining Slowly Maggy Christie had a yong Son to day and John Loftier one Monday Wednesday 3 a nice morning Charles and Ezra went to the Fair Robert Parker came up to the Fair the time seems so long I am so lonesome I wish I was well Thursday 4 it rained to day it is a wet time I am gaining all the time Friday 5 it rained all the forenoon the man up Sylvesters head stone Wednesday they say it is verry nice I have not seen it it was 75 Saturday 6 a nice morning Charles got a peace of Cheese to day Sunday 7 it rained in the morning but cleared of Charles and Min and Ezra went to Church Mrs Beegs was here for Tea �Monday 8 it is raining this morning there was a dreatful storm last such sharp Lightning not very heavy Thunder but it Haild I never saw larger Hail it was a dismal night not much sleeping by any one Tuesday 9 a cold day it feels like frost Charles sheared the sheep Wednesday 10 a nice day Min and I went to see Maggy and her baby Mrs McCarger died to day at 5 Oclock this street is tating a great shaking am gaining Thursday 11 I went up to Mrc McCargers to d she looks nice Friday 12 went to the funeral to day a warm day Mr Furgison preached the sermon from John II Chapter 28 verse Mr and Mrs Shaver here for diner Saturday 13 a nice morning they are piling wood to day Sunday 14 it is very winda to day Tory Cags and I went to Church this morning at Hallville and Charles and Min went in the evening Monday 15 the girls washed to day we have 5 men framing Tuesday 16 a nice morning they are going to raise to day we all got invitations to William Clarks Wedding last night but I shall not go I would not take any comfort Tib and the Children were here to day Wednesday 17 I went down to Tibs to day have not been there for a long time how I miss pa to go with me Saturday Alec brought me home to night had a good visit with Ezra and Tory went to Winchester to day Charles and Min went to Kemptville Sunday 21 we went to Church this morning I got a letter from John how glad I am to hear from him he mises his Wife and Children so mich Monday 22 Ezra and Tory came home last night Tuesday 23 a nice day Min and I went to Lucys to day Wednesday 24 William Clark gets Married to night at 1 Oclock Charles and Min and Ezra went Tory aan I was invited but did not go I could not go and not have pa there �Sunday 28 came home to day Lucy Brought me home poor Lucy has a lonely time of it O how I feel for her I went to see Rose to night she is poorly Monday 29 the Girls washed this morning the Men are working on the road Sintha Farrel was buried to day William Clarks Wife had a stroke last night it is feared she wont get better a sad thing only been Married 5 days but such is the way of life Tuesday 30 a cold day and high wind I went to Mr Beggs and Mr Clarks have not been there since last Faul Maggy Clark is no better Wednesday 1 {July 1885 written in pencil under} this is the first day of July the Girls and Clarks went picking Strawberries got a pail we had 9 Cans Rose is no better Thursday 2 Tory went to Aleck Hyndmans to day Mrs Thomson came here Tuesday night and staid till this morning Sam H is helping at the Barn Friday 3 a nice day Frank Sam and Jake is helping at the Barn to day we had Strawberries and Cream for tea Saturday 4 a nice day Charles and Min went out to Lisa Everets to day a year ago to day pa and I went down to Willias Hyndmans how little I thought it would be the last time for him Sunday 5 a nice morning Ezra and Tory went up to the Presbyterian Church to day I am not very well Charles and Min came home to night Monday 6 the Girles washed this Morning and picked the strawberries Rose is no better Tuesday 7 it rained this forenoon verry hard Tib and Charles was here to night Charles took the Doctor to town to get a tooth drew Wednesay 8 a nice morning Charles and Ezra went to town to day I went to see Rose she is worse and I am afraid she will not get better the Lord knows best James Middigh and John McCarger was here last night Mr Higgins Ann and Marthe Clark here to day Thursday 9 a nice day went to see Rose she is no better Friday 10 Mrs Beggs here to day we went to see Rose she is very low I dont think she will live Satury11 went to Winchester to day it is nice and cool �Sunday 12 Sally Min and I went to John McCargers to day Monday 13 John took me to Jim Middaghs to night Tuesday 14 wen it rained all day it made me homesick Wednesday 15 Rose died Monday the 13 I forgot to put it down she was buried to day at 11 Charles is not well Thursday 16 John and Marget took me to Willias this morning Friday 17 Sally and I went to George Huts to day Saturday 18 a nice day but very warm went to Jim Irvins Sunday 19 another warm day staid home all day Monday 20 Sally took me to Robert Parkers to day Tuesday 21 Mrs Parker and I went to Mr Huts in the forenoon and John Parters in the Afternoon Wednesday 22 we went to William Parkers in the forenoon Lisa and I went to the Grave yard in the Afternoon and stoped to Mr Fultons for Tea and Robert took me to Willias in the evening Thursday 23 we went to Jo Middaghs in the forenoon and William Middaghs in the afternoon Friday 24 went to Mr Allgates in the after noon Saturday 25 a very warm day went to Mr Irvins this afternoon Sunday 26 Willia and Minny brought me home to day I am tired visiting glad to get home Monday 27 Min and I went to pick berries to day got 6 Cans full Tory was not well I like to pick berries Tuesday 28 the girls washed to day a nice day Robert here Wednesday 29 the Girls went picking berries to day Thursday 30 a nice day they got in a lot of Hay to day Sid Shaw and wife was here to day Robert gone �Friday 31 the Girls went picking berries to day Ambrose Clother was Buried Tuesday the 28 Saturday 1 {Aug 1884 written in pencil under} this is the 1 day of August a nice day Willia Hyndman was up to day for stacking poles I was up to see Mrs Mae they are very lonesome Sunday 2 Tory and I went to South Mountain to quarterly Meting we had a splendid Meting Charles and Min went to the Gower Church Monday 3 I went to pick berries this Morning and the Girls washed Charles took 2 Hogs to town this morning it rained this Afternoon Tuesday 4 a nice morning Jade Smith and Cas Casleman was here to day Wednesday 5 Robert Wallace and Laura Furgison here this Forenoon Min and I went to Mr Christies Thursday 6 Min and I went to Mr Smiths to a bee to day a quilting been we got it of Friday 7 Min went to Alec Hyndmans and I went to Bill Christies and Alec Christies Saturday 8 a nice morning Min went to John Peter Smiths Sunday 9 Tory and I went to Church Ezra and Frank went to Church and Min and Charles went to Lucys in the morning and came down to Church Monday 10 a nice day the Girls washed Tuesday 11 Mrs Vanallen and I went to Mr Blairs this After noon Mr Stanford went to Osgood to day Wednesday 12 Charles and Min Ezra and Tory went to the Harvest dinner on the Camp ground Thursday 13 Charles Min and Tory went to Henry Foxtons to day Alec Gregory and wife was here to day Friday 14 Charles took his Lambs to Town to day I went to Duncan Smiths and Mr Frasiers to see Lizie Saturday 15 Charles went to Winchister to day he is going to stay a few days he is not well Ez and Jam V {continued on the next page of the diary} went to a picknick at South Mountain I am so lonesome sometimes I dont know what to do I miss my dear Companion so much they are all good to me �Sunday 16 {August written in blue ballpoint under} a nice morning Tory and I went Hexton to Church in the morning Alec Hyndman came after me in the afternoon Tib had a little girl the 16 {Lucy may written in blue ballpoint over 16} Sunday 23 O how lonesome I feel to day it is pas birth day and I am at Alec Hyndmans yet Wednesay 2 {Sept 1885 written in pencil under} I am home at last it seems good to get home I have been gone 2 weeks adn 3 days away Thursday 3 it is a nice day mr Beggs was here yesterday Friday 4 Tory went with Clarks to Mr Richardsons Saturday 5 Mrs Kenion and her Daughter was here Thursday the Bois was drawing in all day Sunday 6 Tory and I went to church in the morning and drove down to see Tib she is getting smart Charles and Min went to Church in the Evening Monday 7 the girls washed to day it is a nice day Tuesday 8 a nice morning but rained at night Wednesday 9 it rained all the forenoon we thrashed in the afternoon Leafy Mills was Married to night at 7 Thursday 10 we thrashed this afternoon thrashed the Ry Friday 11 a nice day Charles went to Hallville and Tory went down to Tibs I went to Mrs Vanelns this afternoon Saturday 12 a nice day Charles went to Kemptville to day Sunday 13 Charles Min Ezra and Tory went up to Church Lucy came home with them staid till night Monday 14 it rained very hard last night Ezra went to Hallville this Afternoon it is warm to day Min and Mrs Vanalen went to Mr Clarks Tuesday 15 Charles and I went up to the Burying Ground they put up James Carson Stone to day and I went up to the Camp Meting with her Thursday 24 the Camp Meting Closed yesterday and Lucy brought me home to day we had splendid �Metings Tory went to Winchester the 22 Friday 25 a nice day Charles came home to day they put up pas stone to day and Mr Vanallens Saturday 26 Charles went to Kemptville to day he got my Bonet I went to Mr Colmans this afternoon Sunday 27 I got a letter from Maggy on Friday all well Charles and Min went to church in the morning Ezra and I went in the Afternoon Monday 28 we thrashed this Afternoon Buckwheat Tuesday 29 Ezra and I went to town this Afternoon we thrashed Buckwheat this Afternoon Wednesday 30 Ezra went to a wedding to day Jane Sykes was Married to Alec Hyndman at 4 Oclock John is 41 to day I wish I could see him Thursday 1 {Oct 1885 written in pencil under} it is 42 years to day since I was Married and now I am left alone O so lonely they put up pas Stone Friday the 25 I forgot it it is very nice it is for him and me I went to Mr Smiths to day Friday 2 Charles and Min went to Alec Hyndmans Saturday 3 a nice day Charles went to Kemptville Sunday 4 Ezra and I went to Church this morning we Stoped at Alec H for dinner it rained Monday 5 Tory is not home yet it is lonesome Tuesday 6 Charles and Min went down to the Hall to practice for the Mishionary Meting Wednesay 7 we had a Manure Bee to day there was 26 here besides ourselves that made 30 a good bee Mr and Mrs Furgison was here yesterday Thursday 8 Ezra went to John Coalmans to a pairing bee Charles and Min went to practice Friday 9 we put up some Apples to dry to day Saturday 10 a nice day Ezra went up to Mrs Tomkins Sunday 11 Charles Min and I went down to Church this Morning Tory is not home yet it is very Lomesome without her �Monday 12 a nice day we gather Apples to day Tuesday 13 Min and I went to Lucys Maggy is poorly Wednesday 14 a nice day it rained yesterday Thursday 15 Min Cleand the Dining Roon and Blackened the Stove Friday 16 Min went to Mr Beggs I went to see Mrs Cumings she is very sick Charles went to Otaway to day Saturday 17 I went to Jim Workmans to see their Children they are sick Min and Cas went to pick Beechnuts Sunday 18 Ezra and I went to Church this Morning Charles and Min went in the Afternoon Tory not home Monday 19 Min washed I went aand picked Beechnuts Tuesday 20 Mrs Vanal and I went to Mrs Balkwels in the foorenoon and Mr Cumings in the Afternoon Wednesdy 21 Min and Charles went to Mr Conleys Minay Cumings and Cafs was here Ezra took her home Thursday 22 {October/85 written in blue ballpoint above} this is my birth day am 63 to day went down to Clarks Friday 23 it rained a little this Morning Saturday 24 Charles and Min went to Town to day Sunday 25 a nice day Sally and Min fetched Tory home to day I was glad to see them got a letter from John he sent his Babys picture a nice Child Ezra Tory and I went to Church to night Monday 26 the Girls washed to day Ezra went to Otawa Tuesday 27 Min and Tory went to John Smiths to day Lucy Came home to day mrs Beggs was here to day �Wednesay 28 the Girls Cleaned the Chamber to day Ezra went to Otaway last with Gid Smith and Jacob V Thursday 29 the Girls finished Cleaning down Stairs to day Friday 30 it rained all day yesterday and frose to day and snow it rained to day Ezra came home to day it snowed to day Saturday 31 a cold day Charles and Min went to Town the Factory closed to day the last day of the Month Sunday 1 {Nov 1885 written in pencil underneath} this is the first day of November it is very cold Ezra adn Tory went up to Church to day Monday 2 it rained all day the Girls washed Mrs Vanallen came home to day Tuesday 3 a nice day but the Roads are bad Wednesday 4 we had Thrashers to day it is Tibs birth day to day She is 31 to day Time flies Thursday 5 a rainy day Ezra went to Town with a load of Oats it is very mody Friday 6 Charles went to Irayquois with a load of Cheese the roads is very bad I feel Lonely to day it is Gloony weather William Clarks wife died to night at 6 Oclock Saturday 7 it is raining to day Charles got home to night Sunday 8 it is raining still Maggy Clark is Buried to day at 1 a sad ending to her Married life poor Will will be lonely left so soon alone the all went to the Funeral but me Cas is here Monday 9 a nice day the Girls washed to day Tuesday 10 Ezra went up to Lucys to bid her good by he is going to California next Wednesday it nearly breaks my heart to think about it I would rather he would not come home attal Wednesday 11 Dick Beggs was here for Diner and Sid Shaw and Wife and her sister in the Afternoon Tory went to Tibs Ezra came home to night Thursday 12 Charles went to Hallville to Mill and Tory came home with him Charles and Ezra got Vacinated to day at Mr Colmans �Friday 13 Ezra went to Town with Oats Tory got Vacinated and it rained all the Afternoon Saturday 14 Andrew Christie and Ezra went to Town Sunday 15 Lucy came down to see Ezra before he goes to California she staid all night poor Lucy has hard times Ben Tomkins and Dick Raimond was here Monday 16 Ezra and I went down to Tibs to day to bid her Good by Reil got Hung to day {underlined in blue ballpoint, she is talking about Louis Riel} a sad fate Tuesday 17 Mr Beggs was here to night and Dick and Ginny and John McCarger and Jake Vanallen this is the last night for Ezra to sleep at home Wednesay 18 Ezra started for California this morning O what a sad morning we had the sad farewells and the last kiss O my heart is nearly broke but I will go to the Lord in Prayr it will be so lonely now Tory will have no one to go with her now she will miss him so much but we must cling to each other it is raining this Afternoon got Vaccinated the 16 Thursday 19 Charles Min and Tory went to Town to day Min got 14 Teeth out she took Gafs it has been a lonesome day to me no one here alone with my grief Friday 20 a nice day Charles was helping Mr Blair thrash Saturday 21 a nice day Charles is helping Mr Blair thrash Tory went to the Office to Mail a letter to John we got one from him on Friday Ezra is a good many miles from home now we miss him so Sunday 22 it snowed last night and it Snowing to day Charles and Tory went to Alec Hyndmans Monday 23 the Girls washed this forenoon Sid Shaw was here for Diner we killed 2 pigs in the Afternoon Tuesday 24 Charles helped Frank Vanallen kill Hogs and they took out bones in the Afternoon Wednesday 25 Charles went to Ogdensburg to day it snowed all day 2 Sleighs went by to day poor Sleighing Thursday 26 a very nice day Charles went to the shop we cut our Cheese 71 pounds Vanalens got half �Friday 27 a nice morning Charles went to Town with a load of Oats Ezra will get to the end of his Journey to day poor boy he will be tired Saturday 28 a nice day all at home and all well Sunday 29 a warm morning Charles and Tory went to Church got a letter from Samy to day the my dear Son how I wish I could see him but I must be content Cass Andrew and Sam was here to night Monday 30 Tory and I went up to Lucys to day to see Magy Carson she is very low She cant live many days she cant help her self atal Tuesday 1 {December 1885 written in pencil under} this is the first day of December Charles helped Frank thrash Alec and Tib and Jasper and baby {‘Lucy May died in Mar 1886’ written in blue ballpoint in margin with line drawn to baby} were here to day she not been here since June fel I was so glad to see her I wrote to Samy Sunday Wednesday 2 this is fair day Charles went to the fair Thursday 3 a nice day Charles helped Frank Thrash Friday 4 Charles and Min went to Town with a load of Ry Saturday 5 Charles went with another load of Ry it snowed all the forenoon it is good Sleighing now Sunday 6 a cold Morning Charles and Tory went to church Min has not got her Teeth yet we got a letter from John Monday 7 the Girls washed Tory went to Alec Hyndmans in the evening with Charles to stay a few days Tuesday 8 Charles went to Town a Clear cold day Wednesday 9 it rained most all day we killed 2 beaves and 10 Sheep Charles is going to Ottawa with them Thursday 10 Charles and Jimy Beggs started this morning at 6 Oclock the rain made the roads bad Sam Vanallen is stoping here while he is gone �Friday 11 Tory is not home yet I got a letter from Ezra to day and wrote one to him to dr day a nice day we Just got word that Maggy Carson D this morning at 3 Jo came home to night Charles got home at 11 Oclock Saturday 12 Maggy Carson was Buried at 1 to day Charles and Min and Tory went to the Funerel a very nice day Sunday 13 I sent a letter to Willia and Ezra Saturday Charles Tory and I went down to Church this morning Monday 14 Charles Min and Tory went to Town to day Tuesday 15 a nice day Charles and Min went to Graynois Min is going to stay awhile at her sisters Wednesday 16 Charles came home to day Tory went to practice Thursday 17 Charles is helping Mr Workman Thrash to day Friday 18 Charles helped Sim Workman this forenoon Saturday 19 a nice warm day it is snowing it is colder to night Sunday 20 Charles and Tory went to Church this morning Monday 20 Tory washed to day had Thrashers in the Afternoon Tuesday 22 Thrashed this forenoon had 10 men nice day Wednesday 223 it rained last night and is raining to day the Sleighing is most done Sam and Tory went to practice last night Charles and Tory went to a Tea Meeting Thursday 234 Charles went to Town with a grist it is cold to day Friday 25 {1885 written in blue ballpoint under} this is Christmas and a nice day the Children all home with their families and Tom Hyndman was here but the main one is gone how I missed him to day Saturday 26 Tory went to Irayquois yesterday Lucy Staid and Min Staid it is a cold day but pleasant Sunday 27 Charles and Lucy went down to Church She is going home this afternoon it is prety cold Tory came home to night she saw Min �Monday 28 a nice day Mine h went up to Mr Colemans Sam and Tory went to the Hall to practice Tuesday 29 a nice morning Min and Tory went to John Peter Smiths to day Min went from there to Alecks Charles went to the social at Hyndmans Church Wednesday 30 Dick and Bob Beggs is helping Charles get wood to day Mrs Coleman and Mifs Munro was here to day Thursday 31 it rained most all day the snow is most gone Friday 1 {Jan 1886 written in pencil underneath } this is the first day of the New Year a nice warm day Charles Tory and Min H went to the Hall to the arch Saturday 2 Charles helped Alec Hyndman thrash a warm day Sunday 3 Tory and Min went down to Church a nice day Monday 4 it rained all day to day Tory washed this forenoon Tuesday 5 it faired up to day the Sleighing all gone Wednesday 6 a cold day Sally Hyndman and Ida Timins was here Thursday 7 a very cold day Charles went to town for Min and she was not there missed the train Friday 8 very cold Charles went for Min to day and got her Saturday 9 another cold day Dick and Bob Beggs came this morning to help Charles the got one load and it stormed so hard they did not go again but staid in the house all day Sunday 10 a very cold day Charles and Tory went down to Church Miny H is here yet she has a cold I dread the cold weather got a letter from Abigail Monday 11 Dick and bob is here to day a nice day Tuesday 12 Dick here to day another nice day but very cold Wednesday 13 I went to Mr Beggs to day Chal Charles and Min went to Mishionary Meeting Min here still Thursday 14 we are sawing wood to day a nice day �Friday 15 sawing wood to day a nice warm day Sent a letter to Samy and my sister Abigail Saturday 16 a nice day we thrashed with the big Machine had 14 Men not well to night Sunday 17 Charles and Min went to Church to day Monday 18 the girls washed to day Mr and Mrs Hut was here to day I was very sick last night a little better to day Alec Hyndman got his foot hurt to day in Kemptville Min and Charles went to see him Tuesday 19 a nice day a little better to day Wednesday 20 Jane Christy is worse the Doctor is there to day Min went down in the forenoon and Tory in the Afternoon Thursday 21 it snowed last night it is snowing to day I am gaining a little Charles and Tory went to a Social Friday 22 Charles drew a load of Ice to day a letter from John and Ezra Saturday 23 he drew another load of Ice it is very cold John and Alice Sheik and Mifs Kenion here to day Sunday 24 a cold morning Charles and Tory went to Church to day Lucy came down from Church Staid all night Monday 25 a cold day Lucy went home Charles got a load of Ice Tuesday 26 a nice day Charles and Tory went down to Aleck Hyndman he is going to thrash Mr and Mrs Furgison and Sid and William Shaw was here to day Charles got a load of Ice Wednesday 27 a nice morning Charles went to help Alec thrash Jane Christy is a little better I am not feeling well Willia H here and staid all night Thursday 28 helped Aleck in the morning got a load of Ice in the afternoon I was to see Jane she is a little better Friday 29 a nice morning Charles went to Prescot to day Sent a letter to John and Ezra Min and I are all alone Saturday 30 a nice day Charles came home to night �Sunday 31 Charles and Min went down to Church Tory came home with them it snowed this afternoon Monday 1 {February written above, 1886 written below in pencil} this is the first day of February a nice day Charles went to Jim Workmans wood bee the Girles washed and Tory went to Mr Clarks in the Afternoon Tuesday 2 Charles and Min went to Town with a grist Tory went with An Clark to get Money for the bible society Wednesday 3 Charles went to Town with a load of Wheat it is cold Thursday 4 a cold day Tib Armstrong An and Martha Clark mr Higgins and Mr Christy were all here for Tea Friday 5 Tib Armstrong went home this Afternoon Charles went to Town it is very cold weather Saturday 6 cold yet Charles went to Town to draw Shingle bolts Min and Tory went to Mrs McCargers Sunday 7 Charles and Min and Tory went to Lucys Tory will stay a week it is a nice warm day Monday 8 a nice day Min took me down to Hyndsmans I am going to stay a week Charles went to Town for saw dust Thursday 11 Charles went to Prescot was gone all night Min sat up at Christys got a letter from Ezra Saturday 13 Charles come after me to day John Smith got his Finger took off on Friday with the saw Sunday 14 Charles and Min went to Church this morning Monday 15 a nice day Tory came home to day Jane is worse Tuesday 16 Sad news Jane Died to day at half past 11 I helped to lay her out it is a stormy day Wednesday 17 I was down to Mr Christys all day nice day Thursday 18 Jane was Buried at 2 Sermon Preached by the Reverand Mr Maederment 3 Months Sind Ezra went away it seems like 6 Friday 19 Dick Beggs is helping Charles in the woods �Saturday 20 a stormy day snowed and blowed all night Mr Christy was here and staid all night Sunday 21 the roads are all blocked up saw no one to day Monday 22 Charles went to Town to day a nice day Tuesday 23 Dick Beggs is helping Charles in the woods Tory and Clarks went down to Alec Hyndmans to day Wednesday 24 Mrs. Beggs and Mrs Jackson and Daughter here to day Thursday 25 Tory went back to Mr Reids with Clarks Stormy Friday 26 Charles went to Town with a load of saw logs very cold Tory went to hear a Woman Lecture on faith Cure Saturday 27 Charles went to Town with logs a week steady cold Sunday 28 Tory went to Church at Hexton with Vanallens Charles and Min went below it is very cold Charles Tory and Sam Van went in the Evening Monday 1 {March 1886 written in pencil above} the first day of March a cold stormy day Tory went to Town with Clarks Charls went with logs Tuesday 2 Tory went with Clarks to Robert Hyndmans Mrs Bates was Buried to day a cold stormy day Wednesday 3 Robert Parker and Wife came up he and Charles went to the fair it is pleasent to day Thursday 4 Robert and Wife staid all night Charles and Min went with them to Alec Hyndmans to day Gorge Balkwell came here to work to day a nice day he went to Town with a load of logs Friday 5 George went with 2 loads of logs to day a nice day Saturday 6 a beautiful day Charles and Min went to Winchester to day George is Threshing at Mrs McCargers Sunday 7 a nice day Alec H came for me to day Baby is sick �Monday 8 Baby is very sick the Doctor has no hopes of her she has Congestion of the Lungs Baby Died to night at 11 {‘Lucy May died March’ written in blue ballpoint with arrow pointing to ‘has Congestion’} Tuesday 9 a nice day Tory came down last night when Baby Died Wednesday 10 Baby was Buried to day at 2 a large Funeral Thursday 11 I am stoping with Tib this week she feels very bad Friday 12 it rained and snowed all day we went to Church to night Mifs Scot is speaking every night Saturday 13 a nice day it snowed a little Sunday 14 John Workmans boy was Buried to day we went to the Funeral and then I came home we all went to Church in the Evening the Church was Crowded Miss Scot Preached she is a nice speaker Monday 15 we got a Letter from Samy and one from Maggy last week O how I would like to see them I went to Church this Evening a nice warm day Tuesday 16 Charles went to Iriquois to day Min and I went up to Lucys and staid all night Mrs Kirkwood and her 3 Daughters were here and Martha McCarger and a Woman selling Models she staid all night Wednesday 17 we came home to day and found lots of company Mrs Shaw and Sister Robert Martin and Arry Martha Me and Sandy Christy Tory went to Church Thursday 18 Charles went up to Lucys Min and Tory went up to Sid Shaws Jo Carson came home to day and Ezra came with them O I was so glad so Thankful Friday 19 Sally came here this morning Charles Min Tory and Sally went to Town and came around by Lucys to get Ezras Trunk Mr and Mrs Furgison was here for diner it stormed to night Saturday 20 it rained this forenoon William came after Sally Charles and Ezra went to Jim Beggs Sunday 21 it Stormed all day it cleared of near night we went down to Church at Halville Charles and Min to the Stone Church �Monday 22 it snowed all day the Girls washed it is blowing hard Tory and Ezra went with Clarks up to Jo Clarks Tuesday 23 still blowing Charles went to Winchester Ez to Church Wednesday 24 Mrs Mondal was Buried yesterday I forgot to put it down Alec Rose and Wife and 2 Children were here to day Thursday 25 Charles Min and I went to the stone Church Ezra helped Alec to saw wood and went to the Stone Church Friday 26 C Ezra and Tory Wend to Church Charles and Min went Saturday 27 a warm day a prayr Meting at Mrs McCargers to night Sunday 28 Ezra Tory and I went to Church Charles and Min went to the Stone Church I stayed to Gina Shaws and went in the Evening and E and Tory came down Lucy and Alferd Tomkins came down they all went to Church and staid all night late when we got home Monday 29 Alferd staid till night Charles Min and Lucy went to Church and Lucy staid at Alecks E and Tory went to Church I did not go I do not feel well enough Tuesday 30 it is Raining a little Charles and Min went to Town Mary Raimond and Cass came here to day and they all went to Church at Halville got 8 lambs {written up the side of the page with a line below as if it was an afterthought to Tuesday 30} Wednesday 31 it Rained all day they could not go to Church Thursday 1 {1886 April written in pencil below} this is the 1 day of April a very windy day Ezry and Charles helped Clarks saw this afternoon Mary and Cas went up to Gid Smiths our Meting Closed last night 2 baves last night Friday 2 Ezry Min and Tory went to Church last night Saturday 3 Ezry and Lucy went up to Jo Carsons to day Sunday 4 Tory and I went down to Church to day �Monday 5 they taped part on Friday and the rest to day Tuesday 6 boild in the bush to day had a good run Wednesday 7 we boiled down the sirup in the house to day Thursday 8 Charles went to Town to day took 8 Galons of Syrup Friday 9 the sap is runing good to day they boiled till 4 Oclock Saturday 10 it rained a little this morning alot of sap to day they boiled til 11 and left lots in the Bush Sunday 11 a butiful day Mrs Vanalen and Rosie here Friday Monday 12 a good sap day they are in the bush Lisa Fraser Died last to night Alexander H here to day Tuesday 13 Willia Hyndman and Wife and James Ervin and Wife and John Kirkup and Anny here to day Wednesday 14 went to the Funeral Mr Furgison Preached from First Samuel 3 Chapter 18 verse Lucy and Mrs Carson came down Lucy staid down Thursday 15 John and Anny Kirkup went home this Afternoon we sugard of twice to day a nice day Friday 16 Charles went to Bateses Corners to day Tory Went to Mr Sykes Ezra helped Vanallens saw wood yesterday Saturday 17 Ezra boiled syrup I gess it will be the last it is so nice and warm Sunday 18 Tory and I went to Church Mr Furgison Administered the Sacrement Charles Min and Lucy went to the stone Church Monday 19 Charles Lucy and Tory went to Town Ezra went to Hallville Mr Higins Anna and Martha was here this Afternoon Tuesday 20 Alec and Tib and Children here to day and Mrs Beggs and Willia Beggs from California Wednesday 21 Ezra is plowing Min Lucy and Tory went to Vanalens to sew Carpet Thursday 22 Min and Lucy went to Mr Christies a nice day �Friday 23 Lucy and I went to John Peters in the Forenoon and Mr Frasiers in the Afternoon a nice day Cabage sowed Saturday 24 Charles and Min went to Town Charles and Ez went to Raising Bees in the Afternoon a nice day Sunday 25 Charles Min Lucy Tory and I went to the Stone Church Ezra Tory and Vanalens went to Halville at Night Monday 26 the Girls washed and Lucy and Tory went to Clarks the boys pranted Potatoes and got the Buckets Tuesday 27 Charles sowed Wheat the Girls Cleaned 2 Rooms up Stairs Lucy and I Washed the Buckets 3 Hundred Wednesday 28 the Girls Cleaned 2 more Rooms up Stairs Charles and Lucy went up after her things Rained yesterday Thursday 29 the Girls papered the Parlour to day John H cut his nee Friday 30 they put down the Carped to day Lucy and I went to Mr Beggs this Afternoon to see George Saturday 1 {May written above 1886 written below in pencil} this is the first day of May they papered the Dining Room and put down the Carpet to day Sunday 2 a lovely day Tory and I went down to Church Monday 3 the Girls washed this forenoon I went to see Geny Workman after Diner we made Garden after Tea Fany laid an Egg to day George B stated to day for Cal Tuesday 4 a nice morning it Rained in the Afternoon Charles went to a Raising Bee at Mr Frasers Wednesday 5 a year to night since Pa Died it has been a long year they went up and Fixed the Graves this morning the Prayer Meting at Mrs Vanalens to night 2 Railroad Men Staid here last to night Tory M went down to Tibs this Afternoon 1886 {written in pencil on top of page} Thursday 6 a nice morning I went to Mrs Vanallens it Rained in the Afternoon �Friday 7 it Rained this morning Cleard up in the Afternoon Saturday 8 Tory came home to day a nice day Sunday 9 Tory and I went to quarterly Meting to day Monday 10 the Girls Washed and cleaned the Cook house Tuesday 11 it rained this morning the boys sorted the Potatoes Wednesday 12 Min took Lucy up to Mrs Speneers this Morning Thursday 13 I went up to Mr Colmans in the forenoon and to Gid Smiths in the Afternoon it Rained Friday 14 a nice day we miss Lucy now Saturday 15 Charles Min and Tory went to Town Sunday 16 Ezra Tory and I went to Church Charles and Min went to Hexton Monday 17 the Girls washed they planted potatoes to day Tuesday 18 a nice day they are getting along very well with their work Wednesday 19 I went down to see Sally Ratherford Alice Sheik and Lisa Henion was here Thursday 20 the boys are plowing it is nice weather Friday 21 the Minister was Inducted yesterday I forgot it Saturday 22 Ezra went to Town after Supper with Sam Vanalen he went after Frank he is home now Sunday 23 Charles Min Tory and I went down to the stone Church Monday 24 very nice weather the Girls washed Tuesday 25 another nice day the Bois are plowing Wednesday 26 I went down to Alec Hyndmans to day the comenced work on the railroad yesterday Thursday 27 we have got 2 men boarding since Wednesday Friday 28 Tib and I went to Mr Louxes this Afternoon �Saturday 29 Ezra came after me to day Charles and Min went to Town Sunday 30 Charles and Min went to Church in the morning Ezra and I in the Afternoon a nice day Monday 31 there is any amount of Men on the road now they go past in droves 4 staid here last night Ezra is helping Mr Christy plow to day Tuesday 1 {June written above in blue ballpoint} this is the 1 day of June and a nice day Wednesday 2 this is fair day a great many teams went {continued on the next page of the diary} 1886 {written in pencil at top of page} past here Willia Hyndman came up this morning and Tom Ervin and his wife staid here Thursday 3 I went home with Willia to day to stay awhile I am not feeling very well no appetite Saturday 12 am glad to get home dont feel any better Sunday 13 Tory and I went Church Charles and Min went to the stone Church Mr Furgison preached his Farewell Sermon to day I am sorry he leaves Monday 14 we have 10 men boarding here now Tuesday 15 Charles and Tory went to Town to day Wednesday 16 it rained to day lots of men Thursday 17 Charles put up a place and moved the stove out we had a very heavy rain to day Friday 18 a cold morning and very windy to day Saturday 19 Charles went to Town they Killed a Calf Sunday 20 Charles and Min went to Church Monday 21 the Girls washed it is a busy time Tib and Alec was here after Tea Tuesday 22 we had 11 men besides our own for breakfast Wednesday 23 a nice day we have 11 men to day besides our own �Thursday 24 6 of our men left to day fell out with the boys Friday 25 it rained to day it feels good to have some gone Tory got a letter from Aunt Aurilla to day Saturday 26 a nice day Charles went to Town I went to Jo Clark Sunday 27 Tory and Ezra and I went down to Church the new Minister Preached his name is Conly Monday 28 the girls washed to day we have 4 Men Tuesday 19 the Camp Meting commences to day a nice day Wednesday 30 Charles and Min went to Hexton to a Festival Thursay 1 {‘July’ written in blue ballpoint after} this is the first day of July a nice day Friday 2 Tory and I went to Camp Meting I staid all night Satury 3 Ezra went to the Burg I came home to night Sundy 4 Charles Min and Tory went to Camp Meting to day Tory staid Ezra is going to night for Tory Monday 5 a very warm day Ezra went to Camp meting to night Tuesday 6 Dick Beggs got Married the 20 16 {written above scribbled date} of June Ezra and Tory went up to meting to night Tory staid it closes to morrow Wednesy 7 I went down to see Jane Workman to day she is poorly Tory is not home yet Thursday 8 {Thursday written above} a nice cool morning I am not feeling well Friday 9 Tory is not home yet it is nice weather Saturday 10 Jo Carson and Daughter Lucy and Lisa Carson and Tory came down to day staid all day Sunday 11 they all went to Meting I kept house Monday 12 the girls washed and went to see Jane Workman Tuesday 13 Charles and Min went to Town to day John Mc is working here they drew in hay yesterday �Wednesday 14 a nice day they are getting in Hay Thursday 15 it rained last night very heavy Friday 16 Mrs Loux and Tib came this morning it rained all the afternoon no more Haiing this week Saturday 17 it rains every day a great deal of grass down Sunday 18 it rained all the forenoon Sam Vanallen and Tory went to Inkerman to Church Monday 19 the Girls washed it rained in the forenoon Tory took Lucy to Winchester in the Afternoon Tuesday 20 a butiful morning I hope the rain is over Wednesday 21 Nell came home with Tory last night Thursday 22 I went to Mr Clarks to day Friday 23 I went to Mr Frames to day Nell went to Martha Saturday 24 they got in a lot of Hay to day Sunday 25 Tory Nell and I went to Church this morning Monday 26 the Girls washed it rained last night Tuesday 27 Charles plowed for Strawberries Wednesday 28 I went to see Jane Workman she is no better Thursday 29 Charles Nell and Tory went to Town to day Charles took Nell home in the Afternoon Friday 30 we had a big Hail storm last night Saturday 31 they made a Stack of Hay to day 1886 {written in pencil at top of page} August {written in blue ballpoint beside year} Sunday 1 this is the 1 day of August Tory and I went to South Mountain it was quarterly Meting a good meting Charles Min went to the stone Church Ezra and Tory went in the evening Monday 2 the Girls washed to day it is nice and cool �Tuesday 3 went to see Mr Clark he is poorly Wednesay 4 a nice day Mr Clark is no better Thursday 5 Tory went with Hyndmans to Winchester to day Friday 6 Electa Fraser here to day had practice here to night Saturday 7 Willia and Sally and Lucy came home to day they all went to Town in the after noon we went to see the Men drive the piles on the rail road Sunday 8 they all went to Church this morning but me Monday 9 more Men one for Diner one for supper Tuesday 10 4 more came this fore noon {blank space left on page} this afternoon Wednesy 11 another came this Afternoon there was a great rain Thursday 12 we have 8 Men Charles went to Town to day Lucy is at Alec Hyndmans it is a nice day Friday 13 we got half a Calf of Alec Hyndman last night Saturday 14 Mary An Richardson came up with Ezra to day Sunday 15 Charles Min and Tory went to Church Monday 16 it rained all the afternoon and a cold rain Tuesday 17 Charles Tory and I went to Town to day Mrs Smith Mrs Frasier was here and Boby Walace Wednesdy 18 it is a nice morning we have 8 Men Thursday 26 I went to see Jane Workman to day she is poorly Friday 27 I am not well to day Mrs Beggs was here for {plwns?} Saturday 28 Tom Smith was buried to day Ezra Tory and Lucy went to the Funeral our men went home Sunday 29 Lucy and Min went to Hexton to Church Ezra and Tory went to Hallville in the evening �Monday 30 it rained this afternoon John Mac is here Tuesday 31 the last day of the Month We start to morrow for our visit I will write no more for a while maby never so good by October Saturday 9 home again had a good visit left all well and found all well have gained since I went away Mr Tomkins and Ben were here when we come and staid till sundy night Alec and Tib here Sunday 10 they all went to Church it seems good to get home Monday 11 the girls washed we picked our Snow Apples Tuesday 12 Martha Clark and Martha Smith was here to day Wednesday 13 Lucy Min and I went to Tibs to day Lucys last visit for a while she starts for Cal Monday Charles came home to night went away Monday Lucy and Tory went to Frasers Tuesday night Thursday 14 Ezra has a sore throat I hope it wont be bad Friday 15 Henry and Jane Tomkins and Electa and Peter and Alec Fraser was here to day its very windy Saturday 16 it is still windy Charles went to Town to day Mandy Smith was here to day and Willia Graham and his 2 Sisters Alec and Tib Willia and Sally Alford Tomkins and Lisa Carson I sprained my Foot Sunday 17 they all went to Church to day Sally and Willy went home this Afternoon it is raining Monday 18 Lucy started for Cal to day Alferd and Lisa and all ours went to town with her O what a hard thing it is to part from them we love God knows whether we will ever meet again in this world God grant we may meet in Heaven Tuesday 19 the Girls washed we gathere the Apples Wednesday 20 we had a manure bee a nice day sent a letter to John and Aby {‘and Aby’ was circled and written on line above} �Thursday 21 Charles went to Osgood we gatherd the Cabbage to day Min and Tory went to Mr Sheiks this Afternoon sent a letter to Aunt Aurilla to day Friday 22 Min and I went to see Mr Fraser he is very poorly I feel so sorry for him he is a true and tried friend pa thought so much of him and he is a good man Min and I went to Ack Christies this Afternoon Charles went to Clarks to a bee {H?} corn 1886 {written in pencil at top of page} Saturday 23 Ezra took me to Town this afternoon I got 2 Teeth drew I have no Teeth now Tory went to Mr Clarks we got a letter from Willia to day Sunday 24 Charles and Min went to Church this Morning Tory went to Sundy School Ezra went to Church Monday 25 the Girls washed and are Cleaning House Tuesday 26 they are still Cleaning a nice day Charles and Sid came home to night they were at Iraquois Wednesday 27 they washed quilts to day and Ironed Tory went to Frasers Thursday 28 Min and Tory went to Mr Christys to day Friday 29 it rained to day I went to see Mr Fraser Saturday 30 Min and Tory went to Town this Afternoon Sunday 31 Tory and I went to Church Charles Min at night Monday 1 {November written in blue ballpoint beneath} this is the 1 day of November a nice day Charles and Min went to Town Ezra is on the RR Tuesday 2 Tory painted the floor 2 coat I went to Mr Beggs Wednesdy 3 the Girls went to Mr Christys to make Carpet Thursday 4 I went to see Mr Fraser it is Tibs birthday Friday 5 {Saturday 6 written beneath} Mary An has gone to see Jane she is sick Alec and Tib was here this Afternoon got a letter from John on the 4 Thursday �Saturday 6 it snowed all day and Iv good news Samy came home this Afternoon we were so glad to see him Sunday 7 it snowed and bloweg all day not 1 person on the road Monday 8 a nice morning Tory washed Charles Sam and Ezra went ot Town with a Sleigh Tuesday 9 Sam went to Town to day {got a letter from Lucy written above} is going to prescot Wednesday 10 Ezra went to Town for Sam and his Trunk Thursday 11 it is raining a little Charles went to Halville Sam fetched our pictures pas is so good he looks as though he could speak to me if he only coula Tory and Sam went to see Mr Martin he is no better I went to see Mr Fraser he was very bad he Died at 8 Oclock I staid all night he has got home at last Friday 12 Sam and I went down to Alec Hyndmans Saturday 13 Mr Fraser was Buried to day Sermon Preached by {continued on the next page of the diary} the Reverend Mr Conly From Jeremiah 12 Chapter 5 5 verse it has snowed all dy day an and Martha and Jesse Cameron was here yesterday Sunday 14 Charles and Tory went to Church in the Morning Ezra and Tory in the Afternoon Monday 15 Tory washed Charles went to Town Mr Corbet took poisin in a mistake an Died in a few minits Tory An and Martha and Jesse went to Mrs Vanalens Tuesday 16 a nice day Samy Workman is here and Willa Cameron {sent a letter to Jo Lucy is written above} Wednesday 17 Charles got part of a Cheese to day snowing a little Charles got a letter from Min last night Thursday 18 it rained all forenoon Tory sent Letter to Aunt Abby Friday 19 I got sick last night killed our hog to day Saturday 20 no better to day Tory got a Letter from Lucy �Sunday 21 some better Alec and Tib John McCarger and wife were here to day the boys went to Church Monday 22 Charles went to Iraquoise to the Mill Tuesday 23 Min came home with Charles I am a little better Wednesay 24 Charles and Ezra are helping Alec Thrash to day Thursday 25 Sam and Ezra are helping him to day Charles and Charley Hyndman are taking a ride on the Train Tory went to see Minean Coleman I am gaining Friday 26 we had the big Machine Thrashing to day it broke down Saturday 27 Charles went to Town to day Sunday 28 Sam and Tory went to Hallville it was Sacrement there to day Charles and Min went to the stone Church Monday 29 they Thrashed again to day we had 14 Men 12 on Friday Minian Coleman Died to day at 12 Oclock Tuesday 30 Charles and Ezra helped Alec Hyndman Thrash to day Tory sat up at Mr Colmans last night Wednesday 1 {December written in blue ballpoint beneath} this is the 1 day of {underlined in blue ballpoint} December Minyan Coleman was Buried to day at 10 Sam Sat up there last night they all went to the Fair this Afternoon Thursday 2 Ezra went for the Doctor to come and see me I have a sore on my Hip I dont know what it will be yet Min and Mrs Vanalen went to Smiths and Frumes to day Friday 3 the Doctor came to day says my hip will have to be lanced Saturday 4 Samy got hurt to day the Horse threw him out of the buggy Sunday 5 Charles and Min went to Church to day I am no better Monday 6 they killed 2 Beeves to day it is very cold Tuesday 7 Charles went to Town to day �Wednesdy 8 Charles went to Ogdensburg to day we got a letter from Lucy to day Ezra went for Stacy to day was not at home Thursday 9 Stacy was here to day says my hip will not have to be lanced it is scattered away it is very sore yet Friday 10 Samys foot is very sore it has been good sleighing for 2 weeks but is most gone now got a letter from John Saturday 11 it is warm Mrs William Christy was here to day and Mrs Blair Sunday 12 Ezra and Tory went to Church to day with a buggy Mondy 13 a stormy day the girls washed to day my sore no better Tuesday 14 Any Martin came here to day a nice day very good slippery Wednesay 15 Lyda Rose was here to day Frank Vanal in the Evening Thursday 16 Alec and Tib here to day Any Martin went to Maggy Lyda Rose staid here all night Jim Bower had his toe took off Friday 17 Tory and Lyda Rose went to Frasers and Mr Frumes Sams Toes is prety sore the nail came of one Tow Saturday 18 Charles Sam and Tory went to Town Min sent a letter to Lucy my hip is not any better nice weather {a letter from Lucy written down side of page} Sunday 19 Ezra and Tory went to Church at Hallville Charles and Min went to Hexton the Church was Dedicated Monday 20 Robert Beegs is helping them get wood got 2 loads this After noon Charles and Min went to the Tea Meeting Tuesday 21 Sam and Tory went to the Church to practice they drew 6 loads Mrs Beggs and Tilda Hutchison was here Tory has gone down to Mr Beggs to day my hip is no better Wednesday 22 it is a nice day Ezra helped Vanalens thrash Thursday 23 they drew 6 loads of wood got a Letter from Aunt Aurilla got Photoes from Aunt Abigail Tory and Sam went to practice �Friday 24 Charles and Min went to Jo Carsons it snowed in the forenoon and rained in the Afternoon Saturday 25 {Dec 25th written in blue ballpoint beneath} it is very cold for Christmas Alec and Family 6 Willia and Family 4 Sid Shaw and wife here for Dinner Ezra went to a Tea Meeting at night Sunday 26 the Baptist Church was Dedicated to day they all went but Ezra and I and they all went but Sam and I at night Monday 27 Sam and Tory went to the Church this Morning and they 3 went to the Tea Meting at night Tuesday 28 Min and Nell went to Mr Hyndmans Wednesday 29 Charles and Min went down to practice they all went to the Funeral but Sam and me Mr Martin was Buried to day at 1 Oclock very cold Thursday 30 they finished drawing wood to day got 26 load Frank and Tory went to Mr Bowers to day very cold Friday 31 it snowed all day and is very cold I am better Saturday 1 {January written above 1887 written below in pencil} this is the first day of January it is very cold it is Mins Birthday she is 15 to day Sunday 2 it is still very cold Charles and Min went to Church Monday 3 very cold 25 Degrees below zero Min washed to day Tuesday 4 Charles Min Samy Minie Nelly went to Town Ezra is helping Blair thrash it was 25 below zero this up to zero morning I am nearly well I am truly thankful Wednesday 5 it is a good deal warmer it is up to zero Charles and Min went to the Lecture to night a lovely night Thursday 6 Frank and Tory came home to night they have been gone a week they had practice here to night for Mishonary Meting Friday 7 Charles and Ezra are helping Alec Hyndman bail Hay yesterday and to day it is a nice day am feeling well �Saturday 8 Charles and Min and Minie and Nelly Hyndman went to Winchister to day Charles is going to Morisburg Tory and Sam V went to Mrs Frasers to practice Sam and Ezra went to Town it is a prety cold day Sent a letter to John and one to Aurilla Rose got a letter from Lucy Friday Sunday 9 Sam Tory and Ezra went to to Church in the Afternoon Charles and Min came home to night I got sick again to night Cold Chils pain in Head and Back prety bad Friday 9 got a letter from Aunt Aurilla Thursday the Doctor was here to day my hip will have to be lanced Monday 10 Charles and Min went to practice to night Tuesday 11 a cold stormy day Sam Ezra and Tory went to Misionary Meting Wednesday 12 Mr Furgison was here to day I sent a letter to Aunt Abigail Tory went a letter to Lucy to day the Boys are getting Ice this Afternoon I got my paper to day am some better to day it is warmer to day Thursday 13 the boys got Ice to day Ezra and Min to Mishionary Meting Sam went to Alec Hyndmans I am getting better Friday 14 a very stormy day the worst we had this winter {‘letter from John’ written across side of page} Saturday 15 we Sawed wood to day had 9 Men Alec and Tib came up to bid Ezra good by Sam came with them got a letter from John Sunday 16 a beautiful morning but bad roads Frank V and Jacob V and Tib Christy was here to night comenced the jar of butter Monday 17 a very stormy day Ezra started for Cal this Morning O what a sad parting I wonder will we ever meet again in this world God alone knows it seems as if I could not stand many more partings sent a letter to Willia Tuesday 18 a cold stormy day they all went down to Mr Beggs Wednesday 19 Sam Tory and Min went to the Convention this Afternoon Sam and Tory Joined gave a Dollar and a half �Thursday 20 Sam and Tory was up all day Ane Coleman came home with them last night and to night got a letter from Aby and one from Maggy to Ezra a cold stormy time Friday 21 Sam and Tory up again to day John McCerchy came here this forenoon they all went to the Concert but her and me Saturday 22 they went home this Afternoon it has rained all day Charles went to Mr Kirkwoods Auction went to Town Sunday 23 it Rained all night is Raining this Morning Samy put on a Boot for the first time Monday 24 the girls washed it rained to day Mrs Vanalen was here Tuesday 25 it stormed to day Charles and Tory went to Town Wednesday 26 Charles went to a wood bee at Carsons Min and Tory went to John Peter Smiths to a quilting bee Sam went away alone to Kemptville to day 1887 {written in pencil at top of page} An and Martha Clark and Mary Jane Brown was here Thursday 27 a very nice day Charles went to the woods Samy came home to night Peter Fraser here to night Friday 28 a nice day Charles to two loads of logs to Town Min and Tory went to Mr Blairs Sam went to the post Ofice Saturday 29 Charles went to Town with logs Sam and Tory {‘a letter from Kate’ written above} went to Tibs Tory Staid all night a nice day Sunday 30 Charles Min and Sam went down to Church a beautiful day Charles and Min went to the Baptist Monday 31 Charles and Alec is Cutting and drawing logs to Town Tuesday 1 {February written in blue ballpoint beneath} this is the 1 day of February they are drawing logs Mrs Fraser and Mrs Smith was here this forenoon they and I went to Mrs Vanalens the first time I have been out this winter it is a lovely day James Fraser brought me home �Wednesday 2 the Bois went with logs it is a dreadful stormy day the Sun never shone the Bears could not see their Shaddows Thursday 3 Charles Min and Sam went to Town to day Aunt Cloy came here on Tuesday night is here yet went a paper to Ezra Friday 4 the young people on this street and in the Hyndman Setelment there was 32 went to Winchester to night Saturday 5 Hugh Martin staid here all night Charles and Sam went to Town for lumber a nice day Sunday 6 Charles Min Sam Tory all went to Church this morning Monday 7 Tory got a letter from Aunt Aby it is a nice day Tuesday 8 it rained all day to day Sid Shaw and wife and Mifs Gernsey were here Cloy is here yet Wednesday 9 it is colder to day Sam went to Town with logs it is hard walking it a glare Ice all over Thursday 10 Min and Mrs Vanalen went to John Peter Smiths and Mrs Frasers. Charles was at Mr Frumes to an Auction Sam went to Town with logs it rained Friday 11 it is a very stormy day snowing and blowing Charles went to the Ofice I got a letter from Lucy Saturday 12 a nice day but the roads are bad Charles is helping Vanallens saw wood I am feeling well now Sunday 13 Sam Min and Tory went down to Church this Morning Sam and Tory went this Evening it is a nice day Monday {Monday smudged above} 14 the girles washed Sam went to Prescot sent a letter to Lucy Tuesday 15 Sam Vanalen and Tory went down to Vancamps to Church Our Sam went in the Evening it is a nice day Wednesday 16 Charles and Sam went to Town with a load of wood Charles took a loag load yesterday another nice day Sam and Tory went to Salys to day Mrs Christy here to day Thursday 17 Charles and Tim cut logs to day a very nice day �Friday 18 Charles took a load of logs this morning it is a very stormy day Sam and Tory came home to night Saturday 19 Sam and Tory went to Town this Afternoon Charles took Logs Sunday 20 Sam Min and Tory went down to Church Ben and Alford Tomkins and Kirk Clark and Cas was here this Evening Monday 21 Samy Started for Cal this Morning Charles and Min took him to Town another sad parting will we ever meet again in this world God alone knows my Heart is very Sad Father I look to the alone for Strength in my Trouble Mr and Mrs Fruems and Nay and Ambrose Swartflager and Sister were here they staid all night a nice day Tuesday 22 they went home this Afternoon this is Ex Lection day Wednesay 23 a very nice day I am not feeling very well to day Thursday 24 a very stormy day the Girls went to Mr Frumes to a quilting bee to Mrs Frasers at night to practice Friday 25 a nice day Chloe and I went to Mr Christies sent a letter to Ezra Saturday 26 Charles went to Town with a grist for the hogs we had practice here to night for the Concert Sunday 27 it is a very stormy day nobody went to Church Monday 28 the worst storm we had this winter not cold but snowed and blowed all day and all night Dreatful and it is blowing yet but not so bad Tuesday 1 {March written above in ink, 1887 written in pencil} they shoveled roads to day they went to Mrs Frasers to practice Sam brought Ane Shaver up she is here Wednesday 2 Charles went to the Fair we had Prayr Meting here to night An and Martha Clark was here this Afternoon nice day 1887 {written in pencil at top of page} Thursday 3 a lovely day I am not feeling very well Chloe is here yet {Chloe was smudged and then re-written above} they had practice here to night Mifs Gilroy staid all night �Friday 4 a lovely day they all went to the Concert this Afternoon Mr and Mrs Blair and Children were here to night Saturday 5 a lovely day Charles went for a load of Ice to day Sunday 6 it snowed all day Charles and Tory went to the Baptist Church Monday 7 the Girls washed it is a nice day it is Thawing Tuesday 8 Charles went to Town Chloe went Min went to Jo Clarks Wednesday 9 Gid Smiths Wife had a young Daughter to day at 12 we had company to night 4 from Peltons Tib Christy Lisa Lockwood and Fran and Cas a nice day Thursday 10 a nice morning Min and Tory went to John Smiths we had a Calf Tuesday night and one Wednesday night {written above ‘Sid Shaw and wife here’} Friday 11 a lovely morning Charles went to Winchester Tory went to Ruben Shavers till he came back a butiful day Saturday 12 a nice day Charles went to Town for lumber Tory got a letter from Lucy one from Aunt Aurilla one from Carry Deval one from Tib Armstrong a nice day {written up side of page ‘a card from Sam’} Sunday 13 Charles and Min went down to Church it is sacrement Sunday Tory and Frank went up to the Baptist Church Tory and Peter Fraser went to South Mountain Monday 14 a nice day Mrs Beggs was here Charles went to an Auction they all went to Rasts Peltons to night Tuesday 15 a nice morning I am feeling very well Wednesday 16 I went down to Tibs to day Friday 18 we all went to Lieretias Hyndmans had a Turkey Diner Sunday 20 went to Church 2 it is nice to live by a Church Monday 21 was over to Mr Camersons for Tea had a nice time Tuesday 22 went to John Sypes had a Turkey Diner a good visit �Thursday 24 Mrs Obrine was buried to day got a letter from Ezra Saturday 26 Mr William Hyndman Died to day got a letter from Maggy Sunday 27 went to Church 2 to day Tuesday 29 Mr Hyndman was buried to day a very stormy day Wednesday 30 it blowed all day to day the roads all blocked Thursday 31 it is a nice day got a letter from Lucy Friday 1 {April written in blue ballpoint above} this is the 1 day of April I got home to day Tory and Frank went to Town a nice day Saturday 2 Charles went to Town took a box of Butter Tory and Vanalens went to Mrs Frasers to night Dick Beggs wife had a young Daughter Monday the 21 of March I sowed Tomatoes seed to day the snow is deep Sunday 3 Charles Min and Tory went to Church a nice day Monday 4 Mr Shaver and Any here for Diner the girls washed a Letter from Sam Tuesday 5 they started for Cal to day Charles ment to Town sent Letter to Sam and Ezra and Lucy and Kate and Ella Christy Mr and Mrs Cameron and Elisa Lockwood was here Wednesday 6 Charles Taped the bush to day I went to Mr Clarks Charles and Min went to Mr Woods last night Tory went to Prayr Meeting to Mrs McCargers Thursday 7 Charles killed a calf to day it is a lovely day the Cheese Men met here to night they want this street Friday 8 this is Samys birth day he is 28 to day Charles and Tory went to Town it looks like spring saw a Robin and Black bird to day Sent a Letter to John to day it is a lovely day Saturday 9 they Boiled the sap for the first to day the snow is very deep Sunday 10 a lovely day this is Easter Sunday got a Calf to day roads bad Monday 11 they boiled in the Hugh Martin staid here all night sugard of �Tuesday 12 the Train started to day had 1 pasinger Car the first one they did not run since February Charles went to Town to day sold 8 Galons of Syrup it is a cold day sap not runing much Sent a letter to Lucy sowd Cabage seed Saturday lisa Wood here Wednesday 13 a cold morning the Boyss went to cut a Curly Maple Thursday 14 a nice day Mrs Wood called here this evening Friday 15 Jo Clark and Wife and Bert were this Afternoon we sugard of it snowed Saturday 16 it rained to day Cass Caselman came here to day to stay awhile Sunday 17 a nice morning Charles walked down to Church the roads are bad Monday 18 Any Martha and Bella Wilson here in the Afternoon and Will and Jim Clark and Jimy Beggs and Mr Christy from Winchester Sugared off I sent a letter to Lucy Tuesday 12 a good sap day had a nice lot of syrup Cas is here yet Wednesday 20 Tory and Cas went to Dick Beggs this Afternoon a good sap day another nice bach of syrup Tory and Cas went Beggs 1887 {written in pencil at top of page} Thursday 21 Charles and Cas went to Town Charles took 19 Gallons of Syrup and 70 pound of Butter Min sowed Cabage Seed to day a bach of Syrup Friday 22 got a letter from Aunt Aurilla and one from Lucy Charles went to Winchester to day Saturday 23 got a little Syrup Charles went to the Shop James Clark got 2 Galons of Syrup to day {Cas went away written up side of page} Sunday 24 it is a cold raw wind to day roads bad Samy here Monday 25 the Girls washed blankets to day Charles and Min went to Town in the Afternoon George Commenced to plow this afternoon Wednesday 27 Tory went to Ee Christys to day a nice day �Thursday 28 we raked off the door yard to day I called on Mrr Wood to day Tory and I were back to see Mrs Cuming to day she is very low id got a Letter from John and one from Laury she wrote me her first letter and a very nice one it was I think he has a good Wife I like to hear from my Children Friday 29 it is raining to day we had more pigs wednesday night Saturday 30 Sid Shaw and Wife were here to day a nice day Sunday 1 {‘May’ written in pencil below} this is the first day of April {April is crossed out with blue ballpoint and ‘May’ written above} Tory and I went to South Mountain to quarterly Meting had a good Meting Monday 2 the Girls washed the buckets to day I raked the bleach yard Min and Tory went to Clarks this Afternoon Tuesday 3 the Girls washed I went to Mr Colmans and Mr Blairs Wednesday 4 Charles sowed Wheat to day Min Tory and I went to Prayrmting Thursday 5 I dont feel very well sent a letter to John and one to Maggy to day Friday 6 the Girls made Garden to day a nice day Saturday 7 Charles and Tory went to Town I feel pretty Sick to day Sunday 8 Charles and Min went down to Church this morning Tory and Min and Vanalens went to Hallville to night Monday 9 Jade Smith was here to day Charles planted Potatoes to day Tuesday 10 the Girls washed Flanel Sheets and quilts to day Wednesday 11 Tory went to Tibs Tuesday and came home to night Thursday 12 we made Soap to day had the potash kittle full Friday 13 I went to Mr Beggs to day the Girls cleaned the Caraige house Saturday 14 a nice day we want rain very much it is very Smoky Sunday 15 Tory and I went to Church Tory playd on the Organ for the first �Monday 16 Miss Shaver was here to give lesons I dont know whether she will get a class Tuesday 17 we planted Corn and beans it rained a little to night Charles went to Winchester on the Cars walked home Willia Vanallen and Miss Martin Married to night at 8 Wednesday 18 no rain yet it so dry things cant come up Thursday 19 I went to see Mrs Cumings she is very low went to Mr Balkwells and Mr John Smiths Mrs Cameron and Tib was here I was so sorry we had 7 Men for Diner Friday 20 we had John Workman and Mr Woods Boy to day Saturday 21 no rain yet every thing is so dry Sunday 22 we had a little Colt last night it is a nice day Charles and Min went to Church this morning George and Tory this Afternoon Tory went to Sundy School Monday 23 Anne Shaver was here to day it is very warm Tuesday 24 {May written in blue ballpoint above} the queens Birth Day held the Jubilee at Bishups Mills Wednesday 25 it rained last night we planted potatoes to day Sid Shaw and wife here to day Thursday 26 we set cabage plants yesterday Alec Gibson Maried the 24 Friday 27 it rained to day every thing looks fresh and nice Saturday 28 Min and Tory went to the Buriing Ground and then went to Sid Shaws Mr Peter Grant and Rachel Proser was buried to day {‘had a calf’ is written above} Sunday 29 Min and Tory went down to Church to day Monday 30 James Middagh and Wife here to day we hag 2 men hewing timber Tuesday 31 John Parker came up for the fair to night Wednesy 1 {‘June’ written in blue ballpoint below} this is the 1 day of June it rained all the forenoon Charles and George went in the afternoon Thursday 2 it rained this afternoon Mr Griffin Died the 1 day of the Month �Friday 3 we tore down part of the Cookhouse Tory and I went to Mr blacks I got a letter from Ezra to day Mrs black told me all about Willia and Maggy and Ezra she says they are doing well Saturday 4 Mr and Mrs Vanallen came back Thursday went home to day Sunday 5 Min and Charles went to Church in the morning Tory and I in the Evening it is a nice day Monday 6 Charles and George drew sand this afternoon Tuesday 7 they are moving the House to day got it back far anough to night had 7 Men they worked very hard 1887 {written in pencil on top of page} Wednesday 8 took all day to turn it around they worked very hard Thursday 9 Clark Balkwell here to day George has gone to Mr Blairs to a plowing Bee it is a nice day Andrew Rose here Friday 10 Charles and Clark went to Otaway to day Mrs Louge here and staid all night last night Saturday 11 Min went to Town for the Boys to day Sunday 12 G we all went to Church this Morning Tory went to Hexton Monday 13 the Mason came to day Tory went to Mr Armstrongs comenced the wall Tuesday 14 Tory went to Prescot Charles went to Winchister Wednesday had 2 Men besides our own they comenced the wall 13 {word the also written above wall} Thursday 16 I went to Mr Frauts and Mr Colmans Tory got a letter from Lucy Friday 17 Charles went to Town I went to the Grave yard Saturday 18 Min and I went to Town got a pair Boots and a dress Tory got a Letter from Ezra she is not back yet Sunday 19 Charles and MIn went to the Baptist Church Sid Shaw was here for Diner and Tea we had Strawberries for Tea we had them Friday �Monday 20 Min washed the Baggs Mr Caning and Sid Shaw was here for Diner caned Strawberries Tuesday 21 Robert Parker and Wife Hanah Lisa and 2 Children here to day Tory came home to night Wednesday 22 Charles went to Winchester for Doors and Windows Thursday 23 Charles has 6 Teams drawing Lumber to day Friday 24 Charles and George drew Lumber to day Mrs Balkwell Clark comenced work to day got a letter from Laury and Magy and Sam and Aunt Aurillia to day had a social at Vanalens Saturday 25 Min and I went to Alec Hyndmans this Afternoon Sunday 26 Charles Min George and Troy all went to Church Monday 27 the Girls are making me a dress to day Tuesday 28 the Girls washed to day it is very warm Camp meting comced to day Wednesday 29 Tory and I went to Camp Meting to day I staid she came home Thursday 30 still at the Camp Meting went to Jo Carsons to night Friday 31 this is the first day of July am not well got a pain in my breast Tory went to a picknick for the Sundy School 4 Schooll Saturday 2 {July written in pencil above and underlined in blue ballpoint} came home from the Camp Ground to night good Metings Sunday 3 Charles and George went to Camp Meting to day Monday 4 the Girls washed Charles went to Winchester mr Sheik and Alec Hyndman here for Diner Tuesday 5 a very warm day we are all very busy now Wednesay 6 I went to Morisburg with Mrs Vanalen to day Monday 11 got home to day had a good visit was very tired Tuesday 12 the Girls went picking Berries to day dun well �Wednes 13 a very warm day Mr Homes and the painter here all night Thursday 14 Anne Coleman Died Tory went down to Church Friday 15 the Girls went picking berries got 17 pounds smashed my finger to day Saturday 16 Anne Coleman was buried to day a heavy rain last night Sunday 17 Charles and Min went to Church it rained to day Monday 18 the Girls washed and went picking berries in the Afternoon Tuesday 19 I went to Aleck Smiths and Mr Frasers to day Wednesay 20 a very warm day the boys are in their Hay Thursday 21 they are stacking Hay my finger is very sore went to Winchester to day good by to my booke for a while Wednesday 24 {August written in pencil above} of August Willia Campbell and Jane An Dougle was married they had 2 Clowdy days Saturday 27 I got home to day been gone 5 weeks glad to get home Sunday 28 Min Tory and I went to Church in the morning Monday 29 Sent a letter to sam and Ezra got 3 letter while away Tuesday 30 Tory went to Vanalens we had company yesterday and to day Wednesdy 31 we had company to day tore down the bedrooms Thursday 1 {‘August’ written in blue ballpoint beneath ’September ?’ written in pencil beneath that} this is the 1 day of August {‘September’ written in pencil above} put a new floor in the kitchen John McCarger and wife here to day went to Martha {‘beg’ written above} Friday 2 got sick to day the house is to cold for me Saturday 3 a good deal better but I cant stand the noise Sunday 4 Tory and I went to Church I staid at Tibs �Sunday 15 got home to day been gone 3 weeks glad to get home Monday 16 Mary jane Brown came to help Tory make a Dress Jim Griffin came to day to give the house the 2 Coat Sunday 9 {October written in pencil above} this is the 9 of October was at Church this Morning he finished painting the house on Friday the 6 Monday 10 Clark and Bob came back to day went last Friday Thursday 13 Tory started to day for Johns how I did hate to see her go Friday 14 it is very lonesome with out Tory hope she got there safe Saturday 15 there was an excursion to Smiths falls price 50 cents 1887 {written in pencil at top of page} Sunday 16 Charles Min and I went to the stone Church Monday 17 Charles comenced to by Grain at the Station Tuesday 18 Min went to Kemptville to day it rained last night Friday 22 {Saturday is written above and below the struck out word Friday} I am 65 to day it is very cold to day Charles went to Winchesters for the doors got but 1 Mr Carson was buried to day at 10 Oclock Sunday 23 Mr Cook was buried to day at half past 10 Monday 24 John Tomson was buried to day at half past 10 Tuesday 25 Mrs Beggs was here to day a very cold day Sent a letter to Sam Tory and Ezra the 24 Thursday 27 Charles came home to day Mary Middagh and Lucy Ervin came here Alec Gregory and wife here Friday 28 went to Clarks with Mary and Mr Woods Saturday 29 they went home to day painted the floor snowed �Friday 4 {‘November’ written in blue ballpoint above} this is the 4 of November Tibs birth day I staid with her all night Sunday 6 Charles and Min went to Church to day Monday 7 Moved in the Stove to day Tuesday 8 killed 4 pigs Mr Wood here the Boys got done to night Wednesday 9 Mrs Cumings died this Morning Charles went to otawa George tore the kitchen down got a letter from Lucy Thursday 10 Min took me down to Tibs this Afternoon Friday 11 Mr Hyndman and I went to the Funeral it Snowed Saturday 12 got a letter from Tory O how I mis her Tuesday 15 {‘Nov.’ written above} Tiby had a young Daughter {underlined in blue ballpoint with ‘Esther’ written beside} this morning Saturay 19 got a letter from Lucy Laury Ezra and Tory Jo B Joseph Ratherford Died to day Tuesday 29 I came home to day Tib is prety smart got a nice baby {underlined in blue ballpoint} Wednesay 30 Charles went to the Corners to day for a Door Thursay 1 {‘December written in pencil above} the first day of December it is very Cold finished painting to night Friday 2 took up a carpet to day begining the painter Saturday 3 finished painting last nigh to night whitined and papered 2 rooms Saturday 3 to day he Whitened and papered to rooms to day Saturday 3 cleaned out some rooms to day Min Oiled a bed room Sunday 4 it is raining to day Joseph Crouder Married the 25 of November Monday 5 Washed a Carpet to day Sent 3 Letters A A V {continued on the next page of the diary} Neil Macintires wife was Buried the 5 of December �Tuesday 6 put down my bed room Carpet to day Wednesy 7 put a carpet on the spare bed room up stairs Thursday 8 had the Big machine to day here 2 nights Mrs Martin here Friday 9 put down a Carpet in the Parlour to day Saturday 10 put down a carpet in the Dining room to day it is raining got a Letter from Lucy to day Sent one to Laura and Ezra 1 Decem Sunday 11 it is still raining we did not go to Church Monday 12 fixed up Lucys and Torys room went to Hyndmans Tuesday 13 Min Washed got a Letter from Tory sent 1 to W and John Wednesday 14 Min and Alma went to see Jane Charles went to Town Thursday 15 5 Men to day they are Diging a well Friday 16 4 Men to day Min came home to Day Saturday 17 they got watter to day went down 18 feet Sunday 18 Charles and Min went to Church I wrote to Tory to day Monday 19 they finished Stoning the well to day Jim Clark helped Tuesday 20 a nice day got a letter from Tory and sint one Wednesay had Oysters Clarks and Beggs Christys and Cas Mr Graham and Miss Martin Married to night at 5 Wednesday 21 killed a Beef Bob Black and Miss Pelton Married to night Thursday 22 a nice day Charles and George went to the woods Friday 23 Charles went to Otaway this Morning Saturday 24 Charles came home to night brought me a book for Xmas present Sunday 25 Min gave me a present of a Fur Jacket for a Xmas preasant a nice one it is cost 35 Dollars I spent Xmas with Tiby got a letter from Lucy and one from Tory Satury �Monday 26 was at Alecks they had a roast Turkey for Diner Tuesday 27 came home to day found no one here dont know where they are they were at Kemptville Wednesday 28 William Clark and Alace McCleaster was Married to day Charles and Min went to the Meding they were Married at 5 Oclock it snowed all day Thursday 29 it is blowing very hard to day and very cold Friday 30 it is very cold Charles commenced to Draw wood to day 5 loads drew Names of parents {‘married Oct. 1st 1843’ written in blue ballpoint} John Middagh Born August 23 1813 Died May 5 1885 Lucy Arvilla Rosseter Born October 22 1822 {‘died 1900’ written in pencil beside with ‘Nov 21st ’ written in blue ballpoint} Names of Children John Harvey Born September 30 1844 Mary Middagh Born January 11 1846 Died October 22 1879 Charles Henry Born August 23 1847 Sally Middagh Born April 28 1849 Lucy Aurilla Born March 3 1851 Died August 10 1852 Lucy Aurilla Born December 2 1852 Dinah Elizabeth Born November 4 1854 {‘Died June 30th 1896’ written in blue ballpoint beside} Willian Aubrose Born May 8 1857 Samuel Born April 8 1859 Victoria Abigail Born May 27 1861 Sylvester John Born July 18 1863 Died August 17 1884 �Ezra Sipes Born February 26 1864 Parents Married John Middagh & Lucy A Rosseter October 1 1843 Children Married John Harvey & Florence P Prouty September 14 1881 Mary Middagh & Robert Parker October 27 1876 Charles Henry & Mary An Shaw September 24 1877 Sally Middagh & William Hyndman March 28 1871 Lucy A Middagh & James Carson June 10 1878 Dinah E Middagh & Alexander Hyndman June 11 1873 William A middagh & Maggie Belingham January 7 1884 Samuel Middagh & Laury Paus March 10 1887 Victoria A Middagh & Thomas Jamieson Married September 9 1891 Florence Arvilla Jamieson born Nov 18/93 Saw ye my Saviour Saw ye my Saviour Saw ye my Saviour and God O he Died on Calvery to Atone for you and me And to purchase our pardon with Blood He was Extended He was Extended Shamefuly Nailed to the Tree O he Bowed his Head and Died Thus my Lord was Crucified To Atone for A World that was Lost �Jesus hung Bleeding Jesus Hung Bleeding Three Dreatful Hours in pain And the Solid Rocks were Bent Through Creations vast Extent When the Jews Crucified the God Man Darkness Prevailed Darkness Prevailed Darkness Prevailed ore the Land And the Sun refused to Shine when His Magesty Divine Was Derided Insulted and Slain When it was finished When it was finished And the Atonement was made He was taken by the Great And Embalmed in Spices Sweet And wa in a New Sepulchre Laid {Lucy written at bottom of page} the 4 of October heard a Sermon in the Methodist Church from 2 Corinthens 5 Chapter 1 verse) Sunday the 11 a Sermon in the Presbyterien Church from Corinthians 4 Chapter 4 verse Sunday the 18 heard a Sermon from 2 Corinthens 7 8 9 verses Sundy the 25 from Malachi 3 Chapter 8 verse Sunday the 11 from Amos 4 Chapter 12 verse 1 verse 3 verse The Sun of Man they did Betray Now Hung between He was Condemed and led away The Earth and Skies Think O my Soul on that dread day Behold in agony Look on Mount Calvery He dies Behold him Lamb like led along Hark Siners hear �Sorounded by a wicked Throng His mournful cries Acused by each lying Tongue Come see how great And thus the Lamb of God they Hung His pain Upon the Shameful Tree A Soldier pierced 2 verse Him when he Died Hark Men and Angels hear the Sun Then healing streams He Cries for help but O theres none Came from his side He treads the Wine press all alone Twas this the Lord His Garments Stained with Blood Was Crucified In lemintations hear him cry Stern Justice then Elo Lamd saback tha ni Was Satisfied Soon Death will close his langued Eyes When Christ He soon will mount the upper Skies Their Lord The Conquering Son of Man Was Slain 4 verse Tis don the dreatful Debt is paid The great atonement now is made Siner on him your Guilt was laid For you he spilt his Blood For you he left the Courts Above For you he left his Fathers Love That you the Length and Breadth might prove And Might and Depth of perfect love �Be swalowed up in God Mrs John Middagh Lucy Middagh Lucy Middagh For more information on Lucy Middagh, 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, 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Lucy Middagh Diary Collection Medium The material or physical carrier of the resource. Scanned Manuscript & Typed Transcription UG Transcription Progress Scripto transcription progress Done transcribed https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/9809b13b74f6c2a2599410bffd0c5934.pdf c191cb2fdb8ddfcf786b79e0017b58b4 PDF Text Text ������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/fb7bf9b91eec6b1e8a98db245414e14b.pdf 27d9df1b6d2187949142a88ca3f9c431 PDF Text Text Lucy Middagh (1822-1900) 1888-1889 Diary Transcribed by Rural Diary Archive volunteers Daily Journal 1888 Daily Journal for 1888 From the collection of Debbie Hoermann 524 Eagle Pt Dr. Tom's River NJ 08753 2004 Toronto: Published by Brown Brothers, Manufacturing Stationers. DATE BILLS PAYABLE - OCTOBER DOLLS. CTS. Contents • 1 Names of Parents • 2 Names of Children • 3 Parents RECEIVABLE. Married • 4 Children Married Names of Parents John Middagh Born August 23 1813 Died May 5 1885 Lucy Arvilla Rosseter Born Oct 22, 1822 " Nov. 22 1900 Names of Children John Harvey M Born Sep, 30, 1844 " Oct 19 1912 Mary Middagh Born Jan, 11, 1846 Died October 22 1880 1880 {1880 is written above the scratched out date} Charles Henry M Born Aug, 23, 1847 Died September 23 1901 Sally Middagh Born Apr, 28, 1849 Died August 22 1928 �Lucy Aurilla Born Mar 3 1851 Died August 18 1852 Lucy Aurilla Born Dec, 2, 1852 Died September 27 1921 Dinah Elizabeth Born Nov 4 1854 Died Jun 31 1896 William Ambrose Born May 8 1857 Samuel Middagh Born Apr, 8, 1859 Victoria Abigail Born May, 27, 1861 Died Nov 19 1934 Sylvester John Born July 18, 1863 Died August 17 1884 Ezra Sipes Born Feb, 26, 1864 William Hyndman Born September 20 1847 - Died August 11-1935 Parents RECEIVABLE. Married {Receivable is printed title and she has written Parents and Married on either side of it.} John Middaght & Lucy Arvilla October 1 1843 Children Married John Harvey Middagh & Florence Prouty September 14 1881 Mary Middagh & Robert Parker October 27 1876 Charles Henry Middagh & Mary An Shaw September 24 1877 Sally Middagh & William Hyndman March 30 30 1871 Lucy Aurilla Middagh & James Carson June 10 1878 Dinah Elizabeth Middagh & Alexander Hyndman June 11 1873 William Ambrose Middagh & Maggie Belingham January 7 1884 Samuel Middagh & Laury Daus March 10 1887 �Victoria A Middagh & Thomas Jamieson September 9 1891 Ezra Middagh and Mary Lane 1888 Joseph Hyndman born Jun 1808 at Ballymena Ireland Died at Hallville Ont. May 11 - 1897. Aged 89 years 4 mos. Came to Canada July 12 - 1829. got a Letter from Lucy the 24 of December got a Letter from Tory the 24 of December got a Letter from Tory the 3 of January got a Letter from Ezra the 3 of January got a Letter from John the 0 5 of January got a Letter from Tory the 7 of January got a Letter from Tory the 14 of January got a Letter from Abigail the 19 of January got a Letter from Sam the 28 of January got a Letter from Tory the 28 of January got a Letter from Willia the 3 of Febuary got a Letter from Tory the 5 of Febuary got a Letter from John the 9 of Febuary got a Letter from Tory the 11 of Febuary got a Letter from Tory the 19 of Febuary got 55 DIARY 1888 {Printed title} �Sent a Letter to Tory the 29 of December Sent a Letter to Lucy the 31 of December Sent a Letter to Tory the 3 of January Sent a Letter to Tory the 10 of January Sent a Letter to John the 16 of January Sent a Letter to Tory the 19 of January Sent a Letter to Aurilla the 19 of January Sent a Letter to Samy the 19 of January Sent a Letter to Em Ezra the 28 of January Sent a Letter to Tory the 28 of January Sent a Letter to Ezra the 2 of Febuary Sent a Letter to John and Sam the 65 of Febuary Sent a Letter to Tory the 9 of Febuary Sent a Letter to Tory the 14 of Febuary A Present from Charles Middaagh to his Mother on Christmas 1887 Sent a letter to Tory the 20 of Febuary Sent a letter to Tory the 29 Febuary Sent a letter to Tory the 5 of March Sent a letter to John the 12 of March Sent a letter to Lucy the 12 of March Sent a letter to Samy the 27 of March Sent a letter to Will the 1 of April �Sent a letter to Ezra the 1 of April Sent a letter to Will the 17 of April Sent 500 Dollars to Ezra the 9 of June Sent a Letter to Ezra the 25 of June Sent 52 I got a Letter from Tory the 18 of Febuary Got a Letter from Tory the 26 of Febuary Got a Letter from Tory the 27 of Febuary Got a Letter from Lucy the 29 of Febuary Got a Letter from Tory the 4 5 of March Got a Letter from Sam the 9 of March Got a Letter from Abigail the 9 of March Got a Letter from Magy the 10 of March Got a Letter from Tory the 10 of March Got a Letter from Tory the 17 of March Got a Letter from Sam the 13 of March Got a Letter from John the 7 of April Got a Letter from John Ezra the 14 of April Got a Letter from Lucy the 22 of April Got a Letter from John the 17 of April JANUARY MONDAY 2 (2-364) 1888 �This is a verry nice day yesterday was the first day of the New Year it rained so we could not go to Church help me Heavenly Father to spend my time in serving the better than I have ever done before help me to serve the as I would wish I had when I come to Die Charles and Min went to William Hyndmans last friday and Min and Nell and Bill Middaghs two Girls came up with them Saturday and staid till to night and went town on the Cars we had a Turkey for Diner drew 5 loads wood {the} day Spring from on high hath visited us TUESDAY 3 (3-363) I must be I got a very nice xmas preasent a Fir Coat and this book I am very thankful to the givers Min gave me the Coat and Charles the book the Boys went to the woods and a limb fel on George and cut his face pretty bad it was well he was not killed he ought to be thankful Got a letter from Tory and one from Ezra last night I think so much about them Min and Charles wet up to Mr Speiks last to night Charles drew some wood to the School house to day it is a very nice day Min washed to day drew 3 I must be about my Fathers business WEDNESDAY 4 (4-362) Georges face is a little better Charles drew 4 loads of wood to day Min washed the flanel clothes this morning we painted 4 Chairs have read a good many Chapters to night Frank got the cutter yesterday Jacob got the cutter to night I knit a while and then read awhile James Louse was here to day selling skirt boards Eck Christy was here to night good by till tomorrow Ben Tomkins is Married to day Thou art my beloved Son JANUARY THURSDAY 5 (5-361) This is a very nice day George went home to day Charles went to an Auction at Mr James Mills and Min went to William John Hyndmans for a visit and I am all alone It seems so long since Tory went away I wonder does think as often about me as I do about her I gess she does but she cant get away very well I wish Tiby would come up someday Good by Man shall not live by bread alone �FRIDAY 6 (6-360) a nice Morning I went down to Mr Clarks to day Sally Ratherford was there Charles came after me it Stormed in the Afternoon I got sick to night had my old complaint pain in my breast could not lay down till near 5 in the Morning it was a long night to be in Pain but it is for my good it brings me nearer to God got a letter from John last night Flora is getting bet the Lord be paised was at Clarks to day At thy word I will let down the net SATURDAY 7 (7-359) it is raining this morning a dull looking day I am feeling some better to day for which I am very thankful it seems I could not Stand such pain very long Min is cleaning while I am writing it seems so lonesome since George went home only three of us I wish Tory was home it seems so long since Lucy went away Charles went to Town Min went to Vanelens Love ye your enemies and do good JANUARY MONDAY 9 (9-357) 1883 There is no place here for Sunday so I will write on Monday Charles & Min went to Church I did not feel well enough to go read 2 Sermons at home good ones to it is a nice day not very cold Sid Shaw and his wife and Ida Gernsey was here Sunday this is a nice day to McKeene was here grinding hog feed we are having the lovely weather my breast is well I hope I am thankful to my Maker for all his goodness to me the Sleighing is Splendid I got a letter from Tory Saturday Charles Ground 124 Bushel Her sins which are many are forgiven TUESDAY 10 (10-356) Min Washed to day Mr Christy was here to day I sent a letter to Tory to day Frank Vanallen went to Otawa to day it is Snowing a little but is nice weather Charles went back to Mrs Ralkwells this Afternoon I am not feeling very well have go a lame Back Min is Painting a Box how I wish Tiby would come up home it is a long time since she has bee home I don't know when Tory will come home Charles & Min went to Mr Gests tonight Let him deny himself and take up his cross �WEDNESDAY 11 (11-355) this is a blustery morning Charles put up nails for pictures Mr Mills was here Charles went to Town this Afternoon Tomy Homes staid here all night to night George came back to night his face is getting better I finished a pair of socks to night it is pretty cold 13 Below zero Mr Reed and Miss Bates gets Married at 5 to night the Afternoon has turned out fine the Methodus Church was set on fire this week The harvest truly is great but the laborers are few JANUARY THURSDAY 12 (12-354) 1888 this is a cold Morning but very nice Tomy Homes went away this Morning the Boys went to the Woods I hope nothing will happen to them they drew 4 loads to day Charles went to Oxford Mills this Afternoon I went to Sid Shawn he sold his place yesterday for 48 Hundred had a good visit they are going to move to Prescot the 1 of March May McNelige is poorly keeps her Bed All these things shall be aded FRIDAY 13 (13-353) the Boys drew 4 loads this forenoon the snow is Blowing prety well the Boys helped Vanallens kill a Beef this Afternoon and then went down to Mr Mills Jade Smith is sick has got the Erysiplas in her Face Charles and Min went down to Mr Christys this Evening to eat Oysters My Back was to lame to go Mr Christy was 69 Thursday Strive to enter in at the strait gate SATURDAY 14 (14-352) this is a lovely day I faced 2 pair of Mittins to day Lisa Woods & Bessy V Willia Vanalen was here this Afternoon I have not had a letter this Week how I do like to get Letters from the Children I wish Tiby would come home the Boys are in the Woods they drew 5 loads to day I got a letter from Tory to night go out into the highways and hedges JANUARY MONDAY 16 (16-350) 1888 �Charles & Min went to Church yesterday morning this is a cold Morning but it is very nice this Afternoon George helped Mr Woods saw wood Charles went down to the Station this forenoon and went to the shop in the Afternoon my Back is not much better Min hung some Pictures May MeNelage is very low how thankful we ought to be for health I hope I am thankful for all his Blesings My Son was dead and is alive again TUESDAY 17 (17-349) George helped saw this forenoon Charles and Sam each got a loa went for Ice Charles got 1 load Sam 1 load Charles took Hay to Mr Scot it snowed all the Afternoon and all night Fear no believe only WEDNESDAY 18 (18-348) Charles drew 3 load of Ice and Sam 1 the Roads are heavy Cas came here this forenoon the snow is prety deep the snow plough went down and up to day it makes the snow fly good a party from Kemptville went to Bob Blacks to night went home after 2 in the morning suffer little children to come unto me JANUARY THURSDAY 19 (19-347) 1888 Charles & Sam each drew a load of Ice they think they have got enough Charles drew 4 loads of wood this Afternoon he has gone to the Office to night I hope he will get a letter for me I like to get letters from my Children may the Lord Bless them and keep them very near to him Lord give me more Faith The son of Man is come to seek and to save FRIDAY 20 (20-346) Charles drew 6 load of wood to day Min went up to see Mrs Woods She is sick with a cold She went in to see Jade Smith she is getting better Mary Sheik was here yesterday Cas went away to ni last night Whosoever shall fall upon that stone shall be broken �SATURDAY 21 (21-345) Charles drew 1 load of wood to day that is 40 load he has up it is very cold weather but it is clear and pleasant Charles went to Town this Afternoon Mrs Car was Buried to day This cup is the new testament in my blood JANUARY MONDAY 23 (23-343) 1888 Charles and Min went to Churt this Morning it was sacrement Sunday 24 below zero Mr Charles sawed wood this Afternoon it snowed all the Afternoon but is warmer than it was we had 9 Men did not get a letter from Tory Saturday the first time she has missed I always got one on Saturday before I feel so disapointed hope she is not sick Father into Thy hands I commend my spirit TUESDAY 24 (24-342) we finished sawing this forenoon I is prety cold to day the weather changes so often it is cold but clear the Boys went to the woods this Afternoon I dont know what they went for they went to cut wood for the sugar bush ye shall be witnesses unto me WEDNESDAY 25 (25-341) it is very cold yet the Boys are cutting shingle Bolts Min went to Mr Vanalens this Afternoon Charles went this Evening got home at 9 Oclock the Express went down as they came home it is very unregular whatever is the cause such as I have give I unto thee JANUARY THURSDAY 26 (26-340) 1888 the Boys got out Shingle Bolts this forenoon and Charles drew 2 loads of stove wood to the School House in the Afternoon it is very Blustery and Stormy and very cold I wish I was in Some warmer Country than this is in the Winter got no Letter this week yet Rejoicing that they were counted worthy �FRIDAY 27 (27-339) the Boys have gone to the Bush this morning it is very cold yet but not Storming I wish I could hear from Aurilla I almost dread to hear it is blowing very hard the roads are drifting full Men of honest report full of the Holy Ghost and wisdom SATURDAY 28 (28-338) I Still blowing this morning no travail on the roads no mail Since last Saturday have had 2 Letters over a week and cant get them mailed they Shoveled out the road to day on this beat Lord lay not this sin to their charge JANUARY MONDAY 30 (30-336) 1888 it does not blow to day Charles & George went to Church the roads are very bad this this is a nice morning the Boys went to the Bush for Shingle Bolts He hath shed forth this which ye now see and hear TUESDAY 31 (31-335) Tuesd it is prety cold yet Charles and Sid Shaw went to the Election this After noon Alma came down here George went home to day Between us and you there is a great gulf fixed FEBRUARY WEDNESDAY 1 (32-334) Tib was here to day her Baby is growing fast it seemed good to have her home again Mr Hyndman brought her up and Alec went to Kemptville and come this way home Jade Smith and Cas was here this Afternoon Charles went to Lenixes Bee Ada Mackdugal was Buried to day He was led as a sheep to the slaughter FEBRUARY THURSDAY 2 (33-333) 1888 �this is a nice day Charles and Min went to Kemptville to day this is Candlemas day and it is very bright no one here to d I was alone all the Afternoon Frank Vanallen came to me to night I am Jesus whom thou persecutest FRIDAY 3 (34-332) a lovely day Mrs Wood and Baby was here to day She is a busy Child ch Charles went to the ofice this Afternoon I have got a bad cold the young people had a surprise party at WilliamsClarks to night God is no respector of persons SATURDAY 4 (35-331) it is snowing a little Bessy Smith was here this Afternoon Charles killed the Cow she could not eat good my cold is a little better I finshed a pair of socks to day set up a pair of stockings A good Man and full of the Holy Ghost FEBRUARY Numbers MONDAY 6 (37-329) 1888 I went to Church to day to the Stone Churck Text in Deautoromy 10 Chapter 29 30 31 32 verses had a good sermon I enjoyed it so much have not been to Church before this Winter it is prety cold to day Monday there is no place to write for Sunday so I take make Monday do them both Min washed Charles killed a Cow for Dog feed Prayr was made without ceasing for him TUESDAY 7 (38-328) I made a foot spread to day it is very cold weather I stay prety close to the stove my health is very good this Winter I hope I am truly thankful to my Heavenly Father for all the Blessings that I receive the Children are all good to me Duncan Cunings Boy was buried to day with Deptheria By Him all that believe are justified from all things WEDNESDAY 8 (39-327) �this is a stormy morning Mr Hyndman came up for me this Morning they are going to have a few there Mr & Mrs Alonso Bowen Mr & Mrs Nelson Bowen Mr & Mrs James Hyndman & Mr Merclay and my self had a Turky Diner Mrs Smith & Mrs Fraser was here this forenoon Sory I was away He left not Hymself without witness FEBRUARY THURSDAY 9 (40-326) 1888 it is very cold I am knitting Edging and taking care of Baby the Baby is very good the Children all go to school it seems so good and quiet when they are at School they they dont seem to mind it but they make me nearly Crazy Some times Known unto God are all His works FRIDAY 10 (41-325) Mr Cameron was here to day and Christened the Baby her Name is Esther Elizabeth a good big name for a little Girl She is a very healthy Baby last night and to day is the coldest weather we had this winter it was 30 Degrees below zero Believe on the Lord Jesus Christ SATURDAY 11 (42-324) it is still prety cold Alec went to Kemptville to day am still knitting and nursing Baby got a letter from John and one fn from Tory this week Duncan Cumings lost another Boy with Deptheria Be not afraid but speak FEBRUARY MONDAY 13 (44-322) 1888 Tiby washed to day it is a I went to Church Sunday morning the Text was in Gallations 3 Chapter 1 wirse and went in the Evening the Text was in Collossions 4 Chapter 3 verse Monday Tiby washed to day and Baked pies we are going down to Winchester to morrow night at 5 oclock we are going on the Train Alec was at South Mountain got the Baby a cap Anne Martin Married In Him we live and move and have our being �TUESDAY 14 (45-321) it rained last night and is raining this morning Mr Hyndman & Alec & Tib got an Invitation to a Wedding yesterday Bella Wison & Mr Clark is to be Married the 22 well we came down to Willias to night Willia had to come to the Station twice we took a Cat down to Nell Charles brought it to the Station Tib and the Cat went out the 1 load I went the 2 Load Min went to Clarks So mightily grew the word of God WEDNESDAY 15 (46-320) it is very cold to day and blustery Sally cooked Herings and they were splendid the roads are full of pick holes from the Station to Willias the Baby is a little cross Albert Roses Wife was Buried to day she Died Sunday morning at the hospital in Montreal It is more blessed to give than to receive FEBRUARY THURSDAY 16 (47-319) 1888 Adala & Mercy Hut came to Willias this Morning and staid all day Robert Parker & Wife came in the Afternoon and staid the Evning they have got a Baby Girl at James Irvins I would have liked to of went and seen it but it was stormy and the roads were bad Ready to die for the name of the Lord Jesus FRIDAY 17 (48-318) it is a nice morning and is not cold Sally got an early Diner and Willie took us to the Station we had to wait more than half an hour found Alec at the station waiting for us we were glad to get home the baby was a good deal better when she got home Charles and Min went to Town The God of our fathers hath chosen thee SATURDAY 18 (49-317) Mr James Steward was Buried to day at 11 oclock and his son is very low they dont expect him to live Mr Cameron is sick sent for the Doctor to day the Doctor says it is his Liver �The Lord stood by him FEBRUARY MONDAY 20 (51-315) 1888 Aleck and I went back to the Hallville Church this morning to hear Mr Conly his Text was in Leviticus 10 Chapter 1 to 10 verse came home after Diner May McNilige was Buried to day Charles and Min was at the funeral Monday it is raining to day I am glad to get home again Charles and Min have gone up to Sid Shaws Sid gave Min his Oleander Anne Clark was here to day staid the Evening To the Jews have I done no rong TUESDAY 21 (52-314) this is a nice day Min washed to day Charles washed his Harness this forenoon and drew a load of wood to Town this Afternoon Min went to a quilting Bee to Mr Woods this Afternoon I have got a stif neck Mr Cameron is no better God hath given thee all them that sail with thee WEDNESDAY 22 (53-313) this is a very nice day Sandy Clark and Bella Wilson was Married to night at 6 John Sheik and May and Alace and Lisa Henion And Jacob Vanallen & Mina Casalman & Jeny Vanallen were all here this Evening Mr Vanallen and Edy were here in the Afternoon Charles drew a load of woe The Gospel the power of God unto Salvation FEBRUARY THURSDAY 23 (54-312) 1888 this is a stormy day Charles drew a load of wood this forenoon Mr Martin and Jane Graham will be Married to night Mr Christy was here this forenoon my neck is no better the weather is mild to day Mr Cameron is no better Cas came here to night staid all night Laura had a Baby a little Girl The goodness of God leadeth the to repentence FRIDAY 24 (55-311) �a butiful day nice and warm Charles is helping Vanallens saw wood to day Robert Stewart was Buried to day at half past 10 Cas went away this forenoon Mr Cameron is no better Father Spare his life if it is consistant with thy holy will There is none righteous no not one SATURDAY 25 (56-310) a stormy morning snowed all the forenoon Charles drew a load of wood this Afternoon another Funeral Mr Robison was Buried this Afternoon at 1 it is very Sickly I wonder who will be the next God only knows Mr Cameron Died to night rest in peace Peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ FEBRUARY MONDAY 27 (58-308) 1888 Charles and Min went to the Baptist Church this Morning Sid Shaw and Alma and Amelia Gernsey & Sam Vanalen & Jim Clark here this Afternoon Monday it is a bright Morning but prety cold Charles is helping Vanalens saw wood to day Mrs Christie & Kity Lockwood was here this Afternoon Tory sent Min and I a Colar Dead indeed unto sin but alive unto God TUESDAY 28 (59-307) It is a cold day Mr the Reverand Mr Cameron was Buried to day the Reverand Mr Stewart Preached his a Sermon from 2 Timothy 4 Chapter 7 & 8 verses they took him to Otawa and put him in a vault till spring took him on the Cars William Reed Aleck Hyndmand Aleck Clark & Charles Middagh went down to Ottawa with the Corps he will be missed so much When I would do good evil is preasent with me WEDNESDAY 29 (60-306) I is a prety cold day Neal Kenion and Wife were here to day Charles came home on the 5 oclock Train Clark Balkwell went for him It is of faith that it might be by grace MARCH THURSDAY 1 (61-305) 1888 �this is a very nice day Charles and Min went up to Sid Shaws this Afternoon Drew a load of wood to the Station in the forenoon If God be for us who can be againist us FRIDAY 2 (62-304) I went to Mr Beggs this forenoon Charles took me there and came after me Charles Drew a load of wood this Aftern it is a prety cold Stormy day Cas was here to day and sent with Charles for some things The riches of His glory on the vessels of mercy SATURDAY 3 (63-303) It is a stormy Morning Sid Shaw was here after the sleigh Charles went to the shop this forenoon Martha Smith and Miss Homes the tameson the Teacher was here this Afternoon Charles went to an Auction to Mr Whalys at Hexton Mrs McDermit was Buried to day {written up the right side of page: a calf to day} The same Lord over all is rich unto all MARCH MONDAY 5 (65-301) 1888 this is a lovely Morning but prety cold Charles & Min went to Church Mondy Charles went to Prescot with a load for Sid Shaw a nice day but very cold Jake Vanalen does the chores Cas went to John Vanalens to day Present your bodies a living sacrifise TUESDAY 6 (66-300) this is a lovely day Charles will have a nice day to come home got home before dark John Middagh and Wife came here to night Staid all night had a pleasant Evening The night is far spent the day is at hand WEDNESDAY 7 (67-299) �this is a lovely day John and Marget went home after Diner Charles went to the fair had another Calf to night the work is begun Follow after the things which make for peace MARCH THURSDAY 8 (68-298) 1888 this is a nice morning a little cold had another Calf this morning Charles went down to the Mill for some Bran Alec and Tib were hear to day the Baby is growing finely Alec & Charles went to Sid Shaws Auction Charles has a bad Cold The God of peace shall bruise saten under your feet FRIDAY 9 (69-297) Charles & Min went up to Sids Shaws this forenoon I went to Mr Christies this Afternoon Sid came down here to night Staid all night Mr Ross and Alec Clark was here to night it has been a lovely day Charles cold is no better world by wisdom new no God SATURDAY 10 (70-296) this is a beautiful day looks like spring Sid Shaw went up after Diner Min is baking Mince Pies Charles Cold is a little better Sid staid here all night it is a year to day Since Samy was Married We have the mind of Christ MARCH MONDAY 12 (72-294) 1888 We were at home all day Sunday it is very stormy to day Sid Shaw went home to day Charles took him to the Station Charles has a bad cold had to get Jake to do the chores he felt so bad had a nother calf this Morning If any mans work abide he shall recieve a reward TUESDAY 13 (73-293) �This is a dreatful stormy Morning it blowed all night and it is snowing and blowing very hard now killed a Calf to day Jake staid all night is doing the chorse the roads are all blocked up the Train did not go up till 2 Oclock He that judgeth me is the Lord WEDNESDAY 14 (74-292) {written down left side of page: 3 Engines went down & up with the snow plough to day} the wind is abated a little Charles drove the Horses up to the Town line and down to Mr Christys it is the worst Storm we had this year Jake went home to night had another Calf last night Sam Vanallen here this Afternoon Charles is not much better Purge out therefore the old leaven MARCH THURSDAY 15 (75-291) 1888 Dinah & Matty Middaugh came up yesterday to Clarks Charles went to see the Doctor to day Frank Vanallen went with him the weather is Moderated it is nice and warm All things are not expedient for me FRIDAY 16 (76-290) Martha Clark & Dinah & Matta Middagh came here this Morning Staid all day Robert Hyndman was here Sessing to day Aleck Hyndman was here to day Charles is not so well I have a bad cold and sore throat the Girls went to Bill Clarks to night Jake went with them Through thy knowledge shall the weak brother perish SATURDAY 17 (77-289) this is a nice day but prety cold the Girls went to Mrs McCargers to day Min is Baking Sam Vanalen went to Morisburg to day Mina Caselman went home Charles is a little better expect Tory home next week Flora laid an Egg to day Whatsoever ye do do all to the glory of God MARCH MONDAY 19 (79-287) 1888 �Dinah & Maty went home to day Sunday Mr McCuit came for them Frank Vanal was here to d a nice day Monday Min Washed to day Mr Wood was here this Afternoon Mr Christy here to day John Workman is helping Charles this week had another Calf yesterday Aleck Hyndman and Charle was here yesterday This do in remembrence of me TUESDAY 20 (80-286) Charles is drawing Chingle Bolts down to the Station Churned to day for the first Charles went to a Cheese Meting Mr Christy went with him Charles went to the Sugar bush and brought out the pan it raine this Afternoon The body is one and hath many members WEDNESDAY 21 (81-285) I went with Mr & Mrs Christy back to Eek Christys to see Mrs Martin the roads are very bad Charles went to the Station to get stuf ground for the Cows we had another Calf to day John Workman came here this Afternoon The greatest of these is charity MARCH THURSDAY 22 (82-284) 1888 Charles and Min went to Town to day it is a cold raw wind to day it is very cold he got the Cornish for the Parler I am all alone We shall all bear the imige of the heavenly FRIDAY 23 (83-283) T Tory came to day and brought Charley with her I tell you it was a surprise we never new he was coming I was glad to see them both it is a nice little Boy their Trunks went on to Winchester and came up at noon Sam and Taid here to night Alec and Tib here to see Tory & Mr Christy "Watch ye stand fast in the faith SATURDAY 24 (84-282) �Saturday it is a very cold day Charles killed a Calf and took it to Town it was a good one An & Martha Clark came to see Tory Besy & Willia Smith was here all the Afternoon to see Charley thay had a big time We are the epistle of Christ MARCH SUNDAY MONDAY 26 (86-280) 1888 thay all went to Church this Morning went to Hyndmans for Diner Mrs Vanallen & Frank & Jim & Aleck Clark & Tib & Ande Christy here in the Afternoon Monday prety cold snowed in the Morning turned round and rained in the Afternoon Charles went to Town with a load of wood We are unto God a sweet savour of Christ TUESDAY 27 (87-279) Clark Balkwell put the cornish up in the P Parlour Mr Furgison and Mr Gilroy & Willia & Sally here to day Tory & Charly went home with them Charles & Min went to Halville to a Temperance Lecture to night The inward man is renewed day by day WEDNESDAY 28 (88-278) Mr & Mrs Conly was here this Afternoon it rained all the day a drisly rain Jeny Balkwell was Married to Samy Christy to night at 7 they had a bad day In understanding be men MARCH THURSDAY 29 (89-277) Tory came home to day Charles sent a tub of Butter to Otawa Charles taped part of the Trees to day Bob Beegs & Miss Black was Married this Morning at 9 Oclock and went to Niagira falls I have a very bad cold Charles sent a Tub of Butter to day We must all apear before the judgment seat of Christ FRIDAY 30 (90-276) �Charles finished taping the Bush to day had quite a fall of snow to night Tory went down to Clarks to day and was in at Mr Christys Mr Wood helped Charles tap the Bush Charles and Sam got a load of saw dust I dwell in them and walk in them SATURDAY 31 (91-275) Charles is Boiling sap to day Luther Wood is helping him Tory & Charley went to Mrs Vanallens a little while my cold is no better All Israel shall be saved APRIL MONDAY 2 1888 (93-2730) Charles and Tory went to church this morning Charles and Charley went to the Baptist Church. Monday the boys Boiled Sap to day the girls washed Mrs. Wood was here this Afternoon we Boiled down the Syrup had 6 Galon and a ½ George came to day Perfecting holiness in the fear of God. TUESDAY 3 (94-272) Boiled down Syrup to day had 7 Galon and a ½ Charles took 7 Gallons of Syrup to Town to day For your sakes he became poor WEDNESDAY 4 (95-271) we filled 18 half Galons Cans and a bottle holds 3 quarts. Min & Tory & Mrs. Vanalen & Frank and {Dany?} went to the Funeral Sam Mills Wife was Buried to day It has Rained most all day God loveth a cherful giver APRIL THURSDAY 5 (96-270) 1888 Charles took some Syrup to Town - took 7 Galons it is thawing to day I will be glad when the Snow is gone the sap is not runing to day �FRIDAY 6 (97-269) Sowed Tomatoes no sap to day it is to cold took 10 Bushels of Potatoes down to the Station Master An & Martha Clark here this afternoon Jim and {Kiah?} & Jim Beggs& Frank and Sam Vanallen all here in the Evening we Sugard off for them Charles took 9 Galons of Syrup to Town to day. Satan himself is transformed into an angel of light. SATURDAY 7 (98-268) they was in the Bush to day Alec Rose & John McTavish was here yesterday Charles went to the office to night got a letter from John Charly was well pleased to hear from home My grace is sufficient for thee APRIL MONDAY 9 (100-266) 1888 Charles walked down to Church the sap did not run any yesterday Tory and Charley went down to Aleck to day Charles Sent a Tub of Butter to day took a Bool to Mr Jhoneston Charles drew a load of Lumber from Hallville to the Station The gospel which was preached of me is not after Man TUESDAY 10 (101-265) they are Boiling Sap to day it is a good Sap day it run good last night the first Buggy went past to day it looks like Rain it rained to night Jim Clark was here to night Vanallens had a little colt to night The law our schoolmaster to bring us unto Christ WEDNESDAY 11 (102-264) it rained most all day it cleard of near night and is very nice had a nice bach of Syrup the Sap runs Splendid it is a good Sugar Year Not I but Christ liveth in me APRIL THURSDAY 12 (103-263) 1888 �a nice morning had a little Snow Storm this morning we Boiled a good bach of Syrup to day Tory and Charley came home this forenoon Thou art no more a servant but a son FRIDAY 13 (104-262) Charles went to Town this Afternoon took 7 Galons of Syrup and some veal Min went to John Peter Smiths Hannah and Frank Parker came here and staid all night had 2 Caves to day Tory took her Bird down to Christys to learn to sing The fruit of the Spirit is love joy and peace SATURDAY 14 (105-261) it snowed nearly all day the sap run well to day we sugared off to day Hanah and Frank Parker went home to night on the Train the Boys was in the Bush till half past 11 and lots of Sap in the Bush We shall reap if we faint not APRIL MONDAY 16 (107-259) 1888 Charles and Frank walked up to the Baptist Church Yesterday they had a good days Boiling to day had another Calf to day That Christ may dwell in your hearts by faith TUESDAY 17 (108-258) the Snow is going very slow we Sugared of to day John McTavish and Maty Clark was here. Charles gave me 25 Dollars to Day Grieve not the holy Spirit WEDNESDAY 18 (109-257) Charles went to Iraquois to day it rained a little Bessy and Willia her to day Put on the whole armour of God. �APRIL THURSDAY 19 (110-256) 1888 Tory wet to Christys and brought her Bird home Walk in love as Christ also hath loved us FRIDAY 20 (111-255) F they Boild down Sap to day the Sugar weather is about over I pray that your love may abound yet more SATURDAY 21 (112-254) we had a bucker of Syrup it is Stormy looking to day Charles and Min went to Mr. Sheiks Charles took Potatoes to the Station The excellency of the knowledge of Christ APRIL MONDAY 23 (114-252) 1888 they all went to Church yesterday they gathered in the Buckets and the Girls washed them Mr. Higgins & Gim & Ane & Matty Clark here to night we sugared of for them Work out your own salvation with fear and trembling TUESDAY 24 (115-251) Charles Sold a Hog to Mr Johnson to day it is prety cold Sam and Tory went to Mr Cumings to night we had 9 pigs to night The peace of God that passeth all understanding WEDNESDAY 25 (116-250) Charles & Min went to Town to day George and Tory went to the Wedding Hillia Balkwell & Martha Hyndman was Married to night at 7 oclock a beautiful day Gid Smith came home to night is looking well Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly �MAY MONDAY 14 (135-231 1888 Tory and I went to South Mountain to Church Yesterday had a good meting the Girls washed this forenoon and papered this Afternoon Luther Wood here it rained a little is growing wether I know whome I have believed TUESDAY 15 (136-280) the Girls papered and finished cleaning house I went to see Mrs Jackson she is sick If we believe not He abideth faithful WEDNESDAY 16 (137-229) Charles Min and Tory went to Mrs. Frasers to night The Scripture is given by inspiration of God MAY THURSDAY 17 (138-228) 1888 they planted Potatoes to day it is a nice day He should live soberly righteously and godly FRIDAY 18 (139-227) Min and I went to Mr Colemans in the forenoon and Mr Blairs in the Afternoon we had a little Colt to night Sat a Hen to night Acording to His mercy He saved us SATURDAY 19 (140-226) it rained this forenoon it is very cold Tory is not very well I am now ready to be offered JUNE MONDAY 4 (156-210) 1888 �we went to Church this Morning Monday Maim Brown came here this Afternoon to help Tory to make a dress Martha Clark here to day TUESDAY 5 (157-209) Alec Hyndman came after Tory to nigh to help Tib fix for a Raising bee got a letter from Lucy and one from Ezra to day WEDNESDAY 6 (158-208) Charles went to the Fair Sid Shaw came home with him we had a big storm this Afternoon it took down 2 Maple Trees in our yard and broke a big limb of another one JUNE THURSDAY 7 (159-207) 1888 Charles and George went to Aleck Hyndmans to help rais a Barn Tory has been there 2 Days FRIDAY 8 (160-206) Tory went to a picknick to day away back to the Rideau SATURDAY 9 (161-205) this is a nice day. things are growing nicely got a Pair of Gold Specks to day a Preasant from Aleck and Tiby Hyndman JUNE MONDAY 11 (163-203) 1888 Tory and I went to Church this Morning Hugh Dougal Preached had a big rain Monday the girls washed to day it rained to day TUESDAY 12 (164-202) Charles went to Town Min and Charly went to Aleck Gregorys WEDNESDAY 13 (165-201) it rained to day I am failing prety fast June Thursday 14 (166-200) 1888 �Mr. and Mrs. Christy Mrs. Martin and I went to Hillia Pettons this afternoon Charles took elbin to Town She has gone to see her sister got a letter from John Hillia and Samy FRIDAY 15 (167-199) Painted the wire Doors and windows to day SATURDAY 16 (168-198) Painted them again to day Got young Turkeys to day I am not feeling very well Aleck Clark and Tory went to Mr Fultons this afternoon June MONDAY 18 (170-196) 1888 Tory came home last night Tory washed it is very warm Tib and Charley was here this afternoon Neil Senior here for Ted TUESDAY 19 (171-195) Still very warm Tory is Baking for a Bee. WEDNESDAY 20 (172-194) we had a Bee to day it is the warmest day we have had 27 here for Supper JUNE THURSDAY 21 (173-193) 1888 it is still warmer to day Tim Christy here this Afternoon Luther Woods here helping them to day I feel so weak Got a Letter from Lucy to night {written on the right margin: Tib & Louise Armstrong & Tub Christy here to night} FRIDAY 22 (174-192) It is very warm we have showry weather Tory was over to Vanallens to night Frasers was there SATURDAY 23 (175-191) �Still very warm it rained to day JUNE MONDAY 25 (177-189) 1888 George & Tory went to Church Charles & I went to the Baptist Monday Tory washed to day it is a little cooler this Morning Cas here to day I feel that I am failing fast TUESDAY 26 (178-188) Tory Matty Clark & Charly went to Mrs Balkwels to Back the Bird it is lonesome without it & Mr Crowders here to day WEDNESDAY 27 (179-187) I went to Mr Smiths this forenoon Mrs Smith and I went to Mrs Frasers this Afternoon Mrs Wood and Tade Smith here Luther Woods helped them hill Potatoes it is nice and cool JUNE THURSDAY 28 (180-186) 1888 Tory and Charley went up to Jo Clarks this Afternoon Min Hyndman came here this Afternoon FRIDAY 29 (181-185) Mrs Vanallen and Mrs Woods here this Afternoon the young people went down to Mr Shavers this Evening Minie went down on the Train to night Charly H & Ernest Smith went with her SATURDAY 30 (182-184) Min Came home to night we were glad to see her come one is missed so much JULY MONDAY 2 1888 (184-182) Charles Min and I were down to the Stone. Min and Tory went to Hallville church to night. Monday The girls washed today Tory went to South Mountain this afternoon Charles is putting in wood Charles went to Prescot this afternoon JULY TUESDAY 3 (185-181) �Willia Campbelle wife had a son to day a very warm time and very dry they all went down to the Station to see the executioners come in George is not well WEDNESDAY 4 (186-180) Annie and Matty and Tory went down to Robert Hyndmans to help her make a carport George is no better he went to the Doctors to night JULY THURSDAY 5 (187-179) 1888 Matty Clark & Tory & Charly went to Aleck Hyndmans this afternoon, Alvin went to Kemptville this morning after Charles FRIDAY 6 (188-178) they had a picknick in Vanallens woods Alvin Tory & Charley went Tory went to a Strawbery Social at South Moutain at night Mrs. Toure here for Tea Charles commenced Haying SATURDAY 7 (189-177) it is very windy and dry I am not feeling very well. the warm weather uses me up Mr. & Mrs. Christy went to Abadria to dayFriday JULY MONDAY 9 (191-175) 1888 we all went to Church to day Sunday they drew in Hay to day the Girles washed the Minister was here to night TUESDAY 10 (192-174) Mrs. Vanallen & I went to William Christys this Afternoon a very warm day looks like rain but dont come WEDNESDAY 11 (193-173) Mrs. Vanallen & Tory went up to Mr. Frauts to day it looks like rain we need it very much and we got it a heavy rain and a big wind it took down 2 Chimneys for us and took up 8 Apple trees and broke limbs of others and took nearly all the Apples off thankful tis no worse THURSDAY 12 (194-172) 1888 �wind is blowing very high yet hard all night I could our fences are all down keep the cows in the Barn yard get some hay up round the the Men will have lots to do FRIDAY 13 (195-171) wind has stoped Blowing damage don all over went to Mr. Blaor today SATURDAY 14 (196-170) a hay day how thankful ought to be that our is now blowed down letter from Tuey & Flora next Friday JULY MONDAY 16 (198-168) 1888 I went to Church yesterday went home with Tib and they brought me home in the Evening Charles Alvin Tory & Charley went to the Grave Yard Tib Christy Ari and Martha were here to night TUESDAY 17 (199-167) Tib Christy & Tory went down to Mr. Bowens and went Through the Mill it is quite a sight WEDNESDAY 18 (200-166) It rained this afternoon Charles had 9 Acres of Hay down but the rain wil do a great deal of good Sam and Tade were here to night JULY THURSDAY 19 (201-165) 1888 a nice day they are drawing in this afternoon Tade Smith and Tory went to Mr. Blairs this Afternoon we expect Lucy and Flora to morrow Seems as though I could not wait I hope nothing will happen to them FRIDAY 20 (202-164) they came this morning on the 5 Oclock train. Lucy is looking well they were all pretty tired John has nice Children I like his wife real well Alee & Tib came up this After noon SATURDAY 21 (203-163) a lovely day the Children has great times playing �JULY MONDAY 30 (212-154) 1888 Hillia & Sally came up Yesterday Charles Alvin Lucy & Tory all went picking Berries to day Canned them this Afternoon TUESDAY 31 (213-153) the Girls washed this forenoon I got the pain in my breast last night Flora is not well to day I am no better to day AUGUST WEDNESDAY 1 (214-152) George took very sick had to stop at Aleck Rosses Charles and Alvin had to go down the Docktor says it is inflamation in the Bowels he is very bad AUGUST THURSDAY 2 (215-151) 1888 Flora Lucy Flosa & Baby went to Aleck Hyndmans this afternoon yesterday George is a little better Martha Clark and Tory went to Town this Afternoon FRIDAY 3 (216-150) I am not well have been sick all this week Alvin is not very well we have very dry weather George is a little better I have made a mistake turned over 2 leaves so have wrote on the rong pages I dont know how I will get it right SATURDAY 4 (217-149) Charles saw Mr. Hyndman at the Station he said Flossie was very sick last night George is not as well this morning Charles sees him every day when he goes with the Milk Charles is cutting a piece of wheat for Mr. Wood AUGUST MONDAY 6 (219-147) 1888 the girls washed to day They went to the Burying Ground yesterday with Alec and Tib and all their Children TUESDAY 7 (220-146) Lucy & Tory went to Mrs. Frasers & Mr. Smiths �WEDNESDAY 8 (221-145) Lucy Flora and Tory went to Mr. Clarks Flora and I went to the Bush this Forenoon AUGUST MONDAY 13 (226-140) 1888 Charles Lucy & Alvin went to Heston to Church yesterday Lucy staid to go Carsons it rained last night George and Tory went to Church in the Evening it rained all day to day it will do lots of good the Girls had a big wash TUESDAY 14 (227-139) Flora Tory Charlie and Flosy and Baby went to Winchester on the Cars it is a lovely day Dinah Middagh was Married to Mr. McCuit to day WEDNESDAY 15 (228-138) I went up to Mr. Woods this afternoon they built the wall under the wood shed wed out the strawberries AUGUST THURSDAY 16 (229-137) 1888 it is raining to day it seems good to have the house still George is putting in wood Hillia Camels Baby was Buried today FRIDAY 17 (230-136) I went to Mrs. Vanallens this Afternoon it rained again to day SATURDAY 18 (231-135) it is a lovely Morning \Charles & George is helping Jim Clark this Afternoon I moved the sand AUGUST MONDAY 20 (233-133) 1888 Charles and I went to Quarterley Meeting yesterday he took the Sacrement I was so pleased Lucy came home to nigh I sent to South Mountain this Afternoon Mrs. Crowder had a young Son last night TUESDAY 21 (234-132) �Mrs. Adams and I went to Ventner to day to see Mrs. Adams that came home with Lucy I like her well think she is a fine woman WEDNESDAY 22 (235-131) went to see Mrs. Frasers took diner with her and came on the Stage at 4 Oclock to our Station went to see Mr. Shaver he is a little better George came after me AUGUST THURSDAY 23 (236-130) 1888 I went to see the young Son to day Ann Clark went with me Stoped to Clarks for diner Mr Hyndma and Tib here this Afternoon the Baby can take 2 or 3 steps it is 9 Months old FRIDAY 24 (237-129) they came home from Winchester to day our quiet time is done they had a Social at Mr. Frauts to night Charles George Lucy Flora & Tory went in and I kept the Baby SATURDAY 25 (288-128) Charles drew in the last of his Grain to day there was a great rain to night heavy Thunder and Sharp Lightning MISSING AUGUST 26-31 AND SEPTEMBER 1-9 SEPTEMBER MONDAY 10 (254-112) 1888 The girls washed to day Camp meting begins to morrow I hope they will have a good Meting TUESDAY 11 (255-111) Lucy Flora Baby & I went to Mr Beggs Mr & Mrs Vanlinder came there Camp Meeting began to day Charles sowed faul wheat to day WEDNESDAY 12 (256-110) they dug some potatoes to day Broder Workman helped them Flora & Tory went to Vanallens SEPTEMBER THURSDAY 13 (257-109) 1888 �this is a nice morning but cold Charles Alvin Lucy Flora and I went to Camp Meeting Frank and Tory went to Camp Meeting FRIDAY 14 (258-108) Charles Alvin Lucy Flora & I went to Camp Meeting Sid Shaw & Mattie Clark here to day Lucy staid SATURDAY 15 (369-107) Charles Alvin & Flora went to town MISSING SEPTEMBER 16-23 !!! SEPTEMBER MONDAY 24 (268-98) 1888 went to Church Sunday and to the Cimetry they washed and went to Jo Clarks Charles went to town TUESDAY 25 (269-97) Charles drove to Winchester to the fair Min went down on the train Mr Bowene was here to day they all went to see Min off WEDNESDAY 26 (270-96) Andrew and Tib Christy and Tory went to the fair to day George and Flora went after dinner after dark when they came home SEPTEMBER THURSDAY 27 (271-95) 1888 Min came home to day on the train Charles went to Merickville fair to day not a pleasant day Mrs Vanallen & Mrs Stanford here to day we had some hail FRIDAY 28 (272-94) Lucy Flora Tory Flory & baby went to check Hyndmans to day Min & Charly went to the post office George and Lucy went to John Peters to a haring Bee An & Martha Clark here to night SATURDAY 29 (273-93) �they came home from Alecks to nighh OCTOBER MONDAY 1 (275-91) 1888 Flora Flora & Tory went to Halville Church Charles Alvin & Charly went to the Stone Church TUESDAY 2 (276-90) Charles went to Town this Morning WEDNESDAY 3 (277-89) Charles Lucy and Alvin went to Kemptville fair Mr. Higgins An & Martha & Cas & Clark and Wife and birt OCTOBER THURSDAY 4 (278-88) 1888 Flora & the children started for home to night it is a dark night we will miss her so much Charles killed 3 pigs to day FRIDAY 5 (279-87) Charles and Alec Hyndman went to Otawa I went down to Tibs going to Hay Till Saturday SATURDAY 6 (280-86) it rained this Afternoons it was so dark I did not come home MISSING OCTOBER 7-28 !!! October MONDAY 29 (303-63) 1888 Willid and Sally went to the Corners to night for Lucy they were to the Salvation Army Lucy took a bad cold TUESDAY 30 (304-62) Miny Lucy and Sally went to a quilting bee this Afternoon An Ervin was here to day and Spent the Evening WEDNESDAY 31 (305-61) �we staid at home to day its rains nearly every day or night NOVEMBER THURSDAY 1 (306-60) 1888 at home to day raining as usual FRIDAY 2 (307-59) went to Mr Algates to day it rained at dark Willia came down with the lantern I staid all night Sally & Lucy went to the springs this forenoon SATURDAY 3 (308-58) Went to Mr. George Huts in the Bugy NOVEMBER MONDAY 5 (310-56) 1888 Hilly Sally & Lucy to Church at the Corners Monday Sally washed to day then they cut out a dress for Sally TUESDAY 6 (311-55) We went to Mr. Cris Ervins this Afternoons Willia and Mr. Alt came for Tea and spent the Evening it raind all the afternoon and Evening WEDNESDAY 7 (312-54) we went to the corners this Morning I got a pair of Boots then Sally brought us to the Station Sally got a root of a tooth out thank fortune we are home again Mein went to Clarks Charles went in the Evening NOVEMBER THURSDAY 8 (313-53) 1888 it is snowing this Afternoon it seems god t get home again they are burning up the trees that blew over with the storm FRIDAY 9 (314-52) it rained to day and is cold the rods are in a Fearful State SATURDAY 10 (315-51) �it rained harder than ever t d the fields were floded NOVEMBER MONDAY 12 (317-49) 1888 Sunday it snowed to night Sam Tade & Cas was here in the afternoon for Tea Monday Tory washed Charles went to South Mountain I have got a lame back TUESDAY 13 (318-48) Mame Brown came here to day to sou-help Alvin Arthur Hood is here working WEDNESDAY 14 (319-47) this is a lovely morning have had n rain since Saturday the snow has not gone off yet Willia Hyndman & Mr. Alt here for dinner NOVEMBER THURSDAY 15 (320-46) 1888 Willia and Mr. Alt here for Supper Lucy & Tory went to Thanksgiving Meting this Afternoon Mr Alt went home this Evening Willia staid the Snow is gone FRIDAY 16 (321-45) I was sick with cold chills last night was in bed all day Willie went home on the 5 Oclock Train Sarah Bower Sarah Smith & Sam was here this Evening SATURDAY 17 (322-44) Min & Lucy went down and called on Maud this Afternoon Mrs. Stanford and An Clark here this Afternoon MISSING NOVEMBER 18-25!!! NOVEMBER MONDAY 26 (331-35) 1888 they all went to Church but me Monday Tory washed it snowed Charles helped Sam thrash to day TUESDAY 27 (332-34) �Charles went to the Shop this Morning they all went down to the Church this Evening Mr Cameron gave then a Lecture and Execursion over the Rocky Mountains with a Magic Lantern WEDNESDAY 28 (338-33) it is raining this Morning Tib Armstrong was Married to day NOVEMBER THURSDAY 29 (334-32) 1888 Charles went after Alvin to day She did not come Mr Cameron here for Tea FRIDAY 30 (335-31) Charles went after Alvin to day and got her Manda Smith here to day DECEMBER SATURDAY 1 (336-30) a nice day I went to Mrs Vanallens this Afternoon Ema & Liza Hood here for Tea DECEMBER MONDAY 3 (338-28) 1888 we all went to the Stone Church Monday - a nice day Charles helped Sam thrash Lucy & Tory went to Town Andrew & Ema Rose here seling Tickets for the Aniversary TUESDAY 4 (339-27) Bill & Elen Middagh came up WEDNESDAY 5 (340-26) Willia Hyndman came up and the 3 went to the Fair DECEMBER THURSDAY 6 (341-25) 1888 Bill & Ellen went to Mrs McCargers came back here to night Ollie & Maud here this Evening a pedler staid here all night Charles killed his pig it weighted 2 hundred & 42 pounds FRIDAY 7 (342-24) �Bill Middagh went home to day Martha Clark & Anne Shaver here this Afternoon they had practice here to night for a Tea Meting at Hallville the thrashing Machine came to night SATURDAY 8 (343-23) Alvin & Lucy went to Town to day we have the thrashers it is a lovely day so nice and bright DECEMBER MONDAY 10 (345-21) 1888 we all went to Church to day Tory and I went to Halville Sunday the 9 James Anderson died this morning Monday the Girls washed Tory and Martha Clark went to Town John Mae is helping Charles clean up Buckwheat Mr Higgins and Mrs Hood was here TUESDAY 11 (346-20) Mr James Anderson was Buried to day Lucy & Alvin went to the Funeral it is a nice warm day Tory went to practice at Mr Shavers Tib & Aleck here to night WEDNESDAY 12 (347-19) it is very cold to day I went to Mr Christys this afternoon Charles went to South Mountain to the fair DECEMBER THURSDAY 13 (348-18) 1888 it is still very cold it is very nice wheeling Charles is getting a boil on his hand FRIDAY 14 (349-17) They had practice at Clarks it is still very cold Tory was at Mrs Vanalens this Afternoon SATURDAY 15 (350-16) I went to Mr Woods this Afternoon they had pratice at Mr Shavers it is warm to day Charles hand is prety sore DECEMBER MONDAY 17 (352-14) 1888 {written above entry: it is raining} we all went to Church Lucy staid at Tibs Monday a heavy fog and mist it is very warm it snowed and blowed to night they had practice at Mr Louse to night �TUESDAY 18 (352-13) it is prety cold this Morning Charles hand is no better WEDNESDAY 19 (354-12) it is nice to day Charles hand is no better DECEMBER THURSDAY 20 (355-11) 1888 Tory went to town with Clarks it is prety cold the ladies met at the Church they are gelling {getting} up a society they call the willing worters {workers} to meet every Month FRIDAY 21(356-10) it was very stormy they had their tea meting Alec Hyndman got his foot smashed to day and Charley H. got hurt with pouder the Doctor had to pick it out of his face SATURDAY 22 (357-9) Charles went down to Alec and Lucy came up with him his hand broke yesterday Frank came home to night DECEMBER MONDAY 24 (359-7) 1888 we went to Church yesterday to day Monday we killed 4 turkeys to day Charles went to town TUESDAY 25 (360-6) Christmas had come at last and it is past never to return our children and their families were all here there was 16 of us I wonder will we all be spared to meet next X god only knows we had a X tree old Santy Claus took the preasants off the tree there was lots of fun and lots of preasants god be with us till we meet again WEDNESDAY 26 (361-5) Charles went to school meting our snow is all gone it thawed all day X and rained some They went to the lecture to night in the Stone Church DECEMBER THURSDAY 27 (362-4) 1888 �Lory went to the Tea Meting at the Baptist Church it is very dark nights FRIDAY 28 (363-3) it is warm to day rained a little SATURDAY 29 (364-2) Charles & Lucy went to town to day the roads are rough I Bought a book from the Reverand Mr Hamond gave 5 Dollars for it DECEMBER MONDAY 31 (366) 1888 {Lucy wrote her own headings on this page for the days of the week} 1889? Monday Charles Min & Lucy went to Church the girls washed to day 1 Tuesday This is the first day of the new year Lucy & I went down to Alec to eat a Turky diner 2 Wednesday Lucy & Min went to their meting Tory & I went to Mr Vanallens to quilt it is a nice day 3 Thursday I went to E Alec Christy to day it is a nice warm day 4 Friday Charles went Otawa this morning they had a party to Alecks Clarks 5 Saturday Charles came home from Otawa to day had nice weather brought Lucy a wach 6 Sunday Charles Lucy and Tory went to church it rained all the afternoon 7 Monday They Thrashed to day it is town meting to day Lucy & Tib came up 8 Tuesday They finished Thrashing to day had 8 men Lucy is going down to Sallys with Alec 9 Wednesday it rained all day had a pedler for diner 10 Thursday it blew hard all night and is blowing hard this morning had turned cold Lucy came home to night got tea 11 Friday it is a nice morning Charles went down to Willia Cambells this morning �12 Saturday Charles went down to the corners for a load of coal for Mr Carson 13 Sunday Charles Lucy & Tory went to Church sid shaw came here to day DATE. CASH ACCOUNT–JANUARY. RECEIVED. PAID. {Lucy Middagh disregards heading in journal here and dates everything herself} 1889 11 Monday it snowed all day to day Lucy went down to Mr Clarks the girls washed 12 Tuesday this is a nice day Charles helped Sam get Lee yesterday Afternoon and to day Mr Higgins here for Diner Min took Lucy to the Gower 13 Wednesday this is a very cold day my Eye is no better Charles has gone to an Auction this Afternoon 14 Thursday Mr Stanford and An Clark here for diner An & Tory went around for the Bible society Charles and Min went to the Concert at the new Catholic Church in town 15 Friday the Doctor was here and cut the lump in my Eye he says he thinks I will have to go to Montreal 16 Saturday the Doctor was here this Morning Says I ought to g soon and have an operation on my Eye James Ervin and wife & Sally was here to day our Boy came to day I like his looks 17 Sunday it rained last night is raining to day Charles Min & Tory went to Church Alec Tib here 18 Monday Charles is drawing wood to day it is snow snowing today my Eye is some better 19 Tuesday Charles drew the furnance down to day it is a stormy day my Eye is getting better 20 Wednesay Charles went to look for a Horse it is prety cold he got a Colt coming 4 gave a hundred the girls went to Vanallens Mr Higgins hear 21 Thursay �21 Thursay The Charles is drawing wood Tory went to Mr {Shavers?} Charles went to singing school nice day 22 Friday it snowed and blowed all day very cold 23 Saturday it is very cold weather storming yet Charles went to the Mill a grist for the cows 24 Sunday they all went to Church Charles and Min to the Sone Church Tory to Lallvile with Sam 25 Monday This is a beautiful day Charles is drawing wood Mr Vanalen seized Mr Woods things 26 Tuesday This is Ezras birth day 25 to day I wonder what is he doing Mr Wood here to day 27 Wednesay a cold morning day Charles and Min and Tory went to town it is and very cold DATE. CASH ACCOUNT–FEBRUARY. RECEIVED. PAID. {Lucy Middagh disregards heading in journal here and dates everything herself} 1889 28 Thursday a nice warm day Tory went down to Church with Sam we put in a Horse with Sams Andrew Rose came home with Sam here for diner 1 Friday this is the first day of March Mr Rose Sam and Tory went down to Church this Afternoon Min went at night Mr Rose came back with them and staid all night James Hyndmans wife here this Afternoon 1 Saturday Andrew Rose went home this Morning Charles and John are helping Sam saw wood a nice day 3 Sunday They all went to the Stone Church Tory went to Sunday school at the station they all went to Halville Evening 4 Monday Mr Woods things was sold to day Mrs Colemen {Cass?} and Mrs Furgison here they went down to Church 5 Tuesday a lovely morning Charles is drawing lags Tory went to Church Charles & John to singing school �6 Wednesay Charles went to the fair Sid Shaw came home with him Min Tory & John went to Church Mr Conly came home with Them and staid all night 7 Thursay Sid Shaw went home on the noon train the workers here this Afternoon Mrs A Hyndman Mifs Lima Hyndman Mrs I Clark Mrs H Clark Mrs A Clark Mifs Ane Clark Mrs I Smith Charles went to an Auction bought a cow gave 29 dollars a stormy day 8 Friday a nice morning but cold Tory Sam and Mr V went to see Mrs Crowbar she is very low Alph Tomkins was Married the 6 Lucy there 9 Saturday Charles & Lucy went to Kempville it was a cold stormy day 10 Sunday Charles Min & Lucy went ot the Stone Church Tory & Vanalens went to Hallville in the morning they all went to Hallville in the evening 11 Monday The girls washed Tory went to Church in there After 24 Sunday I got home from Alecks to day the roads are bad 25 Monday the girls washed it is a nice day Lucy & Tory went to Mr Christyes this Afternoon {Circled in bottom right corner: Boela to day} DATE. CASH ACCOUNT–MARCH. RECEIVED. PAID. {Lucy Middagh disregards heading in journal here and dates everything herself} 1889 26 Tuesday Mr Higins here for Tea the sap dont run it is to cold 27 Wednesay Mr Higins James Begs Jim Clark Andrew tie {cri?} Frank & Jake Vanal Camel Bours An & Martha Clark Hilda Browen Tib Crisly Lisa Lockwood Chicky Cowen were all here to eat sugar 28 Thursday Charles is boiling sap sam Proser came to day he is going to work her this summer 29 Friday Mr Shaw and sister here to eat sugar Min & Lucy went to see Willian John Hyndman he is very low then went to Bill Clark �30 Saturday Charles is boiling sap to day Sunday 31 Sunday had very nice soup Sally & Nell came up Apr. 1 Monday Charles went to town took 8 galons syrup Min went to Vanalens Jake went to day 2 Tuesday Mr Higins and An & Sally & Nell here we sugared of for them Sally went home on the train William John Hyndman died this morning 3 Wednesay it rained and snowed to day but the sap run Charles boiled 4 Thursday William John Hyndman was buried to day at 10 a large funeral Mifs Lockwood here 5 Friday Charles went to the bush half past 3 this morning had a lot of sap to boil Mr Shaw & Sister here 6 Saturday Charles is in the bush sugard of 20 pound to day it is lovely weather 7 Sunday we all were to the Stone Church but Tory Mr M Williams preached 8 Monday Sugard of 20 pounds to day Robert Parker & John Mack here sugard of for them Lisa Lockwood here 2 boys from the station to eat sugar to night 9 Tuesday I went to Mr Chrislys this Afternoon Min & Tory went to Clarks they all went to singing school to night DATE. CASH ACCOUNT–APRIL. RECEIVED. PAID. {Lucy Middagh disregards heading in journal here and dates everything herself} 1889 10 Wednesday Charles Min Lucy Tory & Gim Clark went to town to day a lovely day 11 Thursay I went to Mrs Vanalens to day Charles went to Sim Workmans to a raising bee 12 Friday Anne Shaver here to day we sugared of for her Charles went to the shop they went to singing school �13 Satuday Charles went to Mr Beggs to a raising bee the fore noon Lucy went to Alec Hyndmans 14 Sunday they all went to the Stone Church this morning Tory went to Halville this Evening nice day 15 Monday they gathered the Buckets and the girls washed them it is lovely weather 16 Tuesday we cleaned the Carige shed to day Miny {written on the right margin: socio} Carilmam here Charles Min Lucy went to the sugar 17 Wesneys {Wednesday} we cleaned the door yard Charles & Sam went to Town with a load of hay Lucy went the William John Hyndmans 18 Thursday I went to Mr Beggs the boys plowed the orchard & garden Mrs Wood here Wednesday Min went to Mr Bowens this Afternoon 19 Friday I planted some potatoes potato onions and sowed some lettice to day 20 Saturday we had a nice shower last night the graps looks green Tory went to signing {singing} school 21 Sunday Tory and I went to Halville to Church 22 Monday the girls washed the wind is blowing very hard it is nice growing weather 23 Tuesday There was a sugar social at John Colmans to night I went to Aleck Clark Min to Ravens 24 Wednesday Tory went to singing school to night it rained so {hel?} had to stay all night 25 Thursday it is raining yo day Mrs Blair had a girl to night Mrs Frauts had a son 26 Friday Anne Beach came her this Morning they all went to the concert to night but Ane 27 Srtay {Saturday} it is still raining this morning Charles and I went to Jon Grants funeral at 2 o clock DATE. CASH ACCOUNT–MAY. RECEIVED. PAID. {Lucy Middagh disregards heading in journal here and dates everything herself} �1889 28 Sunday They all went to Church but me it rained this morning and rained all night 29 Monday it is raining still Charles started with the milk the roads are very bad Anne went to Mr Sheiks 20 Tuesday Charles sat out seders for a hedge and bought a seeder for sowing grain the girls is done cleaning up stairs papered 2 rooms May 1 Wednesday This is the first day of May the willing wor met at Clarks Mr Higings here Tuesday for tea 2 Thursday they finised {finished} cleaning house to day Mr Watson here all night 3 Friday it is cold Lucy went to John Peter Smiths 4 Saturday Lucy went down to Tibs staid all night Charles & Min went to Bob Beggs Ane Beech came here 5 Sunday Tory Anne Beech & I went to quarterly meting to day a lovely day & a good meling 6 Monday the girls washed Mrs Jade Smith had a young son to night 7 Tuesday Tory went to Winchester this morning Case Caselman here for diner 8 Wednesday the girles {isinod?} this morning painted the windows this afternoon it is warm 9 Thursday a little cooler this morning but is prety dry I have prety good health hope I am thankful 10 Friday Charles sowed some corn Min and Lucy droped it he plowed it in 11 Saturday Lucy went to the woods for flowers Charles went to town Sam got a new suit of clothes 12 Sunday Lucy went to the stone Church Charles Min & I went to the Bablist Church 13 Monday The Girls washed Mifs Macky here it is a nice day �14 Tuesday we made our garden planted sweet corn sow mangel seed till it rained set out tomatoes and cabage plants had a nice rain DATE. CASH ACCOUNT–JUNE. RECEIVED. PAID. {Lucy Middagh disregards heading in journal here and dates everything herself} 1889 15 Wednesay Min cleaned the Cellar I finished sowing the seeds a nice day Luther cam back 16 Thursay it is raining to day rained most roads fired all day Mister Higins here for tea 17 Friday a lovely morning Min is making shirts for Sam Tory is not home yet I went to Mr Colmans 18 Saturay Ema Wood and Loise Coleman here for rub rubarb a nice day Alec H got 4 pigs 19 Sundy Min and Lucy went down to Church and up to Sunday school in the Afternoon 20 Mony the girls washed I cut the dandalions out of the door yard planted cucumbers 21 Tuesdy I got a letter from Ezra how I do like to hear from my boys Lucy went to Alec Clarks 22 Wedney it rained a little to day it is very cold Tory came home yesterday 23 Thursy I went to John Smiths in the forenoon and Willia Balkwells in the Afternoon 26 Sunday went down to Church and staid to Tibs going to stay a week 2 Sunday came home to day went to Church had a good visit Sam Andrew here 3 Monday Charles and Lucy went down to the Church they have a bee taking of line Mr Higins went home 4 Tuesdy the girls washed 28 Friday Came home from Winchester to day was there 3 weeks had a good visit 29 Satury we have had very wet weather for the last 3 weeks Tory went to Osgood with Gim Clark �30 Sundy Charles and I went to Church to day Lucy went to Sunday school it is very warm 1 Monday Tory came home to day Lucy and Min went down to help clean. The Church it rained to day 2 Tuesay The girls washed to day Lucy went to Town Alec H was here and helped Charles plough DATE. CASH ACCOUNT–JULY. RECEIVED. PAID. {Lucy Middagh disregards heading in journal here and dates everything herself} 1889 3 Wedny Charles and Min went to Town Lucy went down to the Church 4 Thursay it is a nice day it rained heavy last night 5 Friay they girls came up form Winchester Frank Ira and Min here this evening Charles sowed Buckwheat to day 6 Satuary the girls went down to Alec Hyndmans this Afternoon tis a nice day 7 Sunday Charles Tory Grace Erving Grace Algate Miny Hyndmanwent to Camp Meting 8 Monday the girls went to Vanalens this Afternoon Mr Higins Maude and Ane Clark here 9 Tuesday Charles but a peace of Clover to day the girls went home to night 10 Wedney Mrs Eret and Neil McIntyre was here for Tea 11 Thursday John Middagh Tom McCuit George Mcphale was here staid all night 12 Friday they boys went home this morning Charles Min Lucy & Tory went to the Aniversary 13 Saturday Charles went to Town this Afternoon there was prety heavy rain some hail 14 Sunday Charles Min & Lucy went to the Stone Church Tory and I went to Halville the girls went to Sunday School at the School House 15 Monday Charles went to the gower to see about firing the burying ground �16 Lucy went to John Smiths staid all night Ed Watson here for Diner 17 Wedney I went to Mr Frasers in the forenoon Mr Smiths in the Afternoon 18 Thursy Lucy and Tory went to Mr Wood here. in the Afternoon 19 Friday Mr Hood helping Charles to day they are drawing in Hay Mr Christy is moving his barns comenced yesterday DATE. CASH ACCOUNT–AUGUST. RECEIVED. PAID. {Lucy Middagh disregards heading in journal here and dates everything herself} 1889 20 Saturday it rained last night Charles wen to Winchester for some machinery 21 Sunday we all went to Church in the morning Lucy & Tory went to Sunday School & Church in the A Evening 22 Monday Mr & Mrs Shaver and Miſs Barnhart here it rained last night poor hay weather 23 Tuesday Tuesday it is nice to day Tory and Martha went to see Sally Hyndman 24 Wedney we are all well and nice weather 25 Thursday Min and Lucy went down to Church Lisa and Lyty May Wood here for Diner 26 Friday Mrs Martins here Min went picking beries Tory went to take a leson staid to Prayr meting 27 Saturday they got in a lot of hay yesterday all they had down in rained most all day to day 28 Sunday Tory and I went to Church at Halville Charles & Min went to the Stone Church tis their sacrament Sunday Lucy came home with them she has been to Aleck Hyndmans since Thursday 29 Monday the girls washed it rained to day 30 Tuesday Mrs {Fraits?} and Mrs Coleman here tis a good Hay day 31 Wednesay Charles took Tory to Alec Hyndmas to day Charles bought a horse the 29 �1 Thursday this is the 1day of August Mrs Blackburn and Mrs Christy here Tory yesterday Tory came home to night Min and Lucy went to Mr Colmans 2 Friday Aleck Clarks wife had a son to day Jesy Blackburn here all day 3 Satury Charles and Min went Winchester to day Mrs Blair and Mrs Vanalen here to day 4 Sunday Tory was sick last night she is no better this morning Lucy went down to Church 5 Monday the girls washed to day a nice day 6 Tuesday Magy Christy here I went to see Maud DATE. CASH ACCOUNT–SEPTEMBER. RECEIVED. PAID. {Lucy Middagh disregards heading in journal here and dates everything herself} 1889 7 Wednesday Mrs Wood here Mr Wood helping Charles in his wheat Lucy went to the Manse 8 Thursday Mary and Agy Middagh came here and William John Hyndmands wife and girl 9 Friday Charles took the girls down to Alecks H Mr Higins got a horse to go to Spencerville 10 Saturday Mary and Agga Middagh went up to Mr McCargers Charles Min and Nell went to Town 11 Sunday they all went to Church but Min and I Tory has a bad cold 12 Monday the girls went to Jo Clarks Min and Nall went to John Peter Smiths 13 Tuesday the girls went to Bill Clarks this forenoon & to Alecs Clarks this Afternoon and then home 14 Wednesday it rained to day Nely went to Mr Clarks and had to stay all night it rained so hard �15 Thursday the girls drove back to see Ane Cumings she is a little better Min went to see Maud Nely to Colemans 16 Friday nothing in particualer hapened 17 Saturday I am no feeling well have a bad cold they drew in some grain 18 Sunday they all went to Church but Tory and I I feel worse to day Alec and Tib here for diner had a turkey 19 Monday the girls washed to day I feel a little Torys cold hangs on to her yet 20 Tuesday Nell Lucy & Ezy and Maud Coleman all went down to Winchester on the train 21 Wednesay Min made soap to day Sam helped Sam Vanalen thrash did not get done 22 Thursday helped thrash Mr Wood here helping with the Buckwheat I am feeling some better 23 Friday this is Charles Birthday 42 to day Mrs Begs Mary & Manda Smith and their cousen here there was quite a shower after tea Charles to Mr Begs home DATE. CASH ACCOUNT–OCTOBER. RECEIVED. PAID. {Lucy Middagh disregards heading in journal here and dates everything herself} 1889 24 Saturday it is prety cold this morning Charles went to Town 25 Sunday we all went to Church to day the girls all went to Sunday School 26 Monday the girls washed Lucy went to Gid Smiths Min went to see Maud 27 Tuesday Tory and I went back to John Smiths to see Mrs James Smith 28 Wednesay Tory and Martha Clark went to Town they each got a dress 29 Thursday our folks stacked to day and yesterday 30 Friday I went to Mr Clarks this afternoon a girl staid here all night last night �31 Saturday this has been a lovely week not rained any this week goot for harvesting 1 Sunday this is the first day of September Lucy Tory & I went to Churet at Hyndmans 2 Monday the girls washed Min & Lucy 3 Tuesday Sid Shaw came here to night Monday I went to Sally Hyndmans 4 Wednesy the Boys all went to the fair I came home to day 5 Thursy Min and Lucy went to meet the wiling workers at Mr W Camel 6 Friday Charles and Sam helped Sam Vanalen Mame Brown here helping Tory make a {Trefs?} 7 Saturday we had thrashers had 13 men did not get done Mame went home to night 8 Sunday Min Lucy Tory went to the Tory and I went to Halville to Church 9 Monday Min and Tory washed they finished thrashing to day Lucy went to Vanalens 10 Tuesday Tuesday a nice day the 2 Doctors was here this Evening DATE. CASH ACCOUNT–NOVEMBER. RECEIVED. PAID. {Lucy Middagh disregards heading in journal here and dates everything herself} 1889 Mr Higins and Martha here 11 Wednesday they are drawing gravel on the road Ane Beach came here on the Train 12 Thursay they are drawing gravil to day Tory took Ane Beach to Mr Sheaks 13 Friday they are still drawing gravel Mr Vanalen and Aunt Sary here to day 14 Saturday Ane Beach came down her and Tory went to Mr Shavers 15 Sunday They all went to the Stone Church in the Morning Tory & Ane to halville in the Evening �16 Monday Anne went to Mr Sheiks Tory went to Tib Armstrongs he came after her Martha Smith here 17 Tuesday it rained all day 18 Wednesday Mr Vanalen & I went to Gid Smiths Lisa and Bertha & Ane Carson came here to day 19 Thursday the girls went home this Afternoon Min & Lucy went to Sid Shaws this Afternoon 20 Friday it rained most all day I am all alone 21 Saturday Charles went to Town & brought in the flowers to day for fear of frost it is cold to day 22 Sunday Charles and I went to the Stone Church Tory had not got home yet I feel lonely to day 23 Monday I washed to day I am alone yet I dont feel very tired 24 Tuesday Tory came home at noon Tib fetched her I Baked and groned to d {short for today} I was glad to see Tory come Charles went to Winchester fair 25 Wednesay it is a lovely day Charles came home to night they have had nice weather 26 Thursday a rainy morning cleard off they had a Reception for Mr Myres Tory was there he brought his Bride home 27 Friday Tory went to Mr Shavers to take her leson I hung the plants down sellar to day Cas came here to night DATE. CASH ACCOUNT–DECEMBER. RECEIVED. PAID. {Lucy Middagh disregards heading in journal here and dates everything herself} 1889 28 Saturday Charles went to {Iraquoise?} after the girls Tib came here this Afternoon Cas went away �29 Sunday it rained a little to day Frank & Miny was here for Tea Charles & the girles came home 30 Monday This is John birth day 45 to day it is raining Albert Wear came here to work this morning 1 Tuesday this is the first day of October 46 year to day since we were Married time flies fast Charles went to the Kemptvill fair Min and Tory went down to Tibs to help her sew a Carpet 2 Wednesday 46 year to day since I came here it is a long time Min Tory Charles went to the fair a cold day 3 Thursday Charles went to Ogdenburg fair it rained most all day I am feeling prety well 4 Friday it is a cold windy day how I dread the cold Winter I wish it was over Torys cold is worse 5 Saturday Charles went to Town to day Lucy went to Alec Hyndmans this forenoon Min put up a quilt to day 6 Sunday it snowed half of this day no one went to church 7 Monday I went to Tibs to day to stay a week we had 12 Little pigs to day 13 Sunday went to Church from Tibs Charly and Magy brought me home 14 Monday we are having very nice weather now 15 Tuesday Lucy & Tory went to Mrs Frasers to day 16 Wednesday Mandy Smith came here this Morning staid all night Tory & I went to see An Fraser she is sick 17 Thursday Lucy and Mandy went to Mr Clarks this forenoon and to Alec Clarks this Afternoon 18 Friday I went to Mr Beggs to day Ezra Mills and Robert Parker here for diner 19 Saturday Tory and Anne Clark went to Town to day DATE. BILLS PAYABLE–JANUARY. DOLLS. CTS. �{Lucy Middagh disregards heading in journal here and dates everything herself} 1889 20 Sunday Tory and I went to Church & Charles & Min they went to Halville in the Evening 21 Monday the girls washed to day Lucy is sick with a cold Lucy came 22 Tuesday I am 67 years old to day I feel older than that Tory went down to Tibs this Morning 23 Wednesday I went down to Willia Hyndmans to day on the cars found them all well 29 Tuesday I came home from Sally to day Jane Tomkins came here Thursday is I went home to night they commenced metings at the station Monday night 30 Wednesday Tory went to Town with An Clark Mr Higgins here to diner Charles Min & Lucy went to Meting 31 Thursday this is the last say of the Month Tory went down to Meting to the Station 1 Friday the first day of November it is very dull weather Tory Min & Charles went down to Church 2 Saturday Mr Wear here to day they are fixing the Arch 3 Sunday Tory and I went to Halville Church in the Morning Charles Min & Lucy to the Stone Church Lucy & Tory went to Sunday School at three Charles & Tory went down to the Station in the Evening 4 Monday this is Tibs birth day 35 how fast the time flies Lucy went home with Alec Hyndman 5 Tuesday Charles and Alec H went to Otawa this Morning Mrs Smith & Mrs Fraser was here to day 6 Wednesday Mrs Wear here to do some stiching Min went to John Smiths the willing workers met there I went to prayr meting at the station Charles came home on the 5 Oclock train we had a splendid meting 7 Thursday Charles and Min went down to Church they have a thanks giving sermon �12 Tuesday I went to Alec Hyndmans to day they had a young Daughter (Nov) 1 Wednesday Sally had a young Daughter this Morning at 2 {written in pencil by another hand: May be a missing page after this last entry} DATE. BILLS PAYABLE–FEBRUARY. DOLLS. CTS. {Lucy Middagh disregards heading in journal here and dates everything herself} 1889 December 1 Sunday Came home to day with sprained wrist the Doctor splintered it it is very painful 2 Monday Sam Vanalen & Malon Beach here this Afternoon Charles went to the grave yard 3 Tuesday Charles killed a pig it weighed 280 4 Wednesday Charles went to the fair Malon Beach here for diner and tea 5 Thursday Min went down to Mr Christys this Afternoon Sid Shaw came here this Afternoon 6 Friday a very nice day good sleighing Sid went home after diner Alec Hyndman here last night Mr Higins and Robert Hyndman & Mrs Mear hear Min went to Sally Hyndmans 7 Saturday a lovely day Charles went to the shop Tory finished her jacket to day 8 Sunday Charles and Min went to Church in the morning Tory and I went to Mr Spearers she is very low 9 Monday Mrs Shaver died this Morning at 4 Tory went this Afternoon and staid all night Charles killed 14 Turkeys this forenoon 10 Tuesday Charles took his Turkey to Town Vanallens Min and Tory went to the funeral down at Vancamps Church left the house at 10 I am all alone my arm is gaining a little the sermon was preached by Mr Craig from job 5 chapter 26 and 27 verses rained to night 11 Wednesday Tory started to go to Sallys but the Train was 40 minutes late she came home Mr Higgins here for tea �12 Thursday Tibs baby is a month old to day this is a lovely day tiss prety cold Lucy came up on the noon Train they are well at Sallys 13 Friday Sallys baby is a month old to day Charles fell and hirt {probably meaning hurt} his wrists yesterday Tory went down to Church at the station charles is thrashing buckwheat Mrs Beggs here this Afternoon {Written in bottom left corner: Mrs Beggs here 19} DATE. BILLS PAYABLE–MARCH. DOLLS. CTS. {Lucy Middagh disregards heading in journal here and dates everything herself} 1889 14 Saturday Min and Tory went down to Mr Clarks this Afternoon finished thrashing 15 Sunday they all went to Church this morning Tory went to Sunday School at 3 16 Monday Sam and Tory went down to Mishonary {missionary} meting to night at Halville 17 Tuesday Charles and Sam Wortman cleaned up Buckwheat this forenoon Charles & Min went to Town this Afternoon 18 Wednesday Tory went to Vanallens to stay with Miny she is sick they went to Town to day 19 Thursday Charles Lucy and Tory went to Town to day they roads are all thawing out 20 Friday Min and Lucy went to Aleck Hyndmans Tory and Sam went to Mr Cumings to night 21 Saturday it rained to day Sam and Tory went down to Mr Shavers to practice for Sunday School 22 Sunday a very stormy Morning first it was sleet then it snowed and then it turned to rain 23 Monday we hit thrashers to day it is a lovely day Tuesday it 24 Tuesday it is a stormy day it rained and then it snowed Charles killed a Beef 25 Wednesday this xmas I got a book cost 2 dollars from Min Lucy and Tory and a Dreſs from Charls Min and Charls went to Sids Shaws �26 Thursday the wind blowed very hard to day they came home tonight 27 Friday Charles Lucy and Tory went to the Baptist tea meting 28 Saturday a nice day Charles went to Mill Tory went down to practice 29 Sunday Charles and Lucy went to Church Tory went down to the station to Church staid all night 30 Monday Tory went down to practice 31 Tuesday Willia and Ada Graham here this Afternoon they all went to the station to a concert had an Oister supper after Clarks {last line is cut off} DATE. BILLS PAYABLE–MAY. DOLLS. CTS. {Lucy Middagh disregards heading in journal here} 1 I am Monarch of all I survey my night there is none to dispute from the seuter all round to the sea I am Lord of the Fowl and the Bruit 2 O solitude where are thy charms thy sages have seen in the thy face better dwell in the midst of Alarms than Raign in the horable place 3 I am out of humanitys reach I must finish my journey alone never hear the sweet music of speech I start at the sound of my own 4 Society friendship and love dwine bestowed uppon man how soon would I reach you again 5 the beasts that roam over the plain my form of indefince see they are so uniquainted with man their tanaeness is shocking to me �DATE. BILLS PAYABLE–JUNE. DOLLS. CTS. {Lucy Middagh disregards heading in journal here} Sunday 1889 6 My sorrows I then might aswaige from the ways of Religion and Truth might learn the wisdom of Age and be cheered by the solace of youth DATE. BILLS PAYABLE–NOVEMBER. DOLLS. CTS. {Lucy Middagh disregards heading in journal here} Comenced to read the Testament New year {the following are in the left columns} 2 Chapters Sunday 2 Chapters Monday 1 Chapters Tuesday 2 Chapters Wednesday 2 Chapters Thursday 2 Chapters Friday 2 Chapters Saturday 4 Chapters Sunday 4 Chapters Monday 4 Chapters Tuesday 4 Chapters Wednesday 4 Chapters Thursday �5 Chapters Friday 6 Chapters Saturday Chapters Sunday Chapters Monday Chapters Tuesday Chapters Wednesday Chapters Thursday Chapters Friday Chapters Saturday Chapters Sunday Chapters Monday Chapters Tuesday C {the following are in the right column} 1896-1854=42 Lucy {Middagh?} 1900-1822=78 John 1912-1844=68 1928-1849=79 1925 Sally 1928-1849=79 Lucy 1921-1852=69 1878 1871 1847 1844 1948 1871 1871 �DATE. BILLS PAYABLE–NOVEMBER. DOLLS. CTS. {Lucy Middagh disregards heading in journal here} June 30 Charles and I went to Halville heard the Reverend Mr Mires preach from Timothy Chap 11 verse July 14 Tory and I heard the Reverend Mr Mires from Luke 11 Chapter 9 vers at Halville July 21 {big?} the R Mr Higins from Deut 15 Chapter 15 verse July 28 Tory and I heard the R Mr Mires from John 3 Chapter 16 verse September 1 heard a sermon from the R Mr McDermit from John 3 Chapter 16 verse September 8 heard a sermon from Mr Corigan from Corinthians 3 Chapter 21, 22, 23 verses September 22 heard a sermon the R Mr Higgins from Chronicles 28 Chapter, & 9 verse October 20 heard a sermon from the reverend Mr Myres from John 3 Chapter 16 verse November 3 heard a sermon from the R Mr Myres from Romans 12 Chapter 1 verse November 21 head a sermon from the Reverend Mr Higgins from Zachariah 12 Chapter 10 verse December 1 heard a sermon from the Reverend Mr Higgins from Romans 8 Chapter 30 vers For more information on Lucy Middagh, 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. 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Worked as usual that day. Jan 3rd Tuesday. E. Richardson came back from his holidays. I drove to Oshawa for a load of bran with the wagon. Roads very good. Jan 4th Wednesday. The Hudson family left for the city. It rained nearly all day. Jan. 5th Thursday. Worked all day with Mr. Worden at Mr. Hudsons new horse stable. 2. Jan 6th Friday. Worked at stable. Jan 7th Saturday. Ordinary chores and preparing for Sunday. Jan. 8th Sunday. Got up at 7.20 took lunch immediately then chored until 11.30, had dinner then did some writing until 3.15 then talked with Miss Foster about Mr. Hudson's peculiar method of treating Ernest and also of how he was acting regarding Mr. Drummond until 3.45. Went out then and helped E. with the evening chores. Jan 9th Monday. Had quite a confidental chat with E. regarding a matter which lies near his heart. Jan 10th Tuesday. Posted letter to Miss Alexander which I wrote on Sunday. In the evening drove to Brooklin for Dr. Staff for Mrs. W. Hudson. 3. �Jan 11th Wednesday. Got up at 6.15 chored until 10.30 then had breakfast. Lunch at 4.15 and supper at 6.15. Jan 16.th Monday. Were busy yesterday and had not time to go to Church. Got up at 6 a.m. had breakfast at 10.15 and then chored again until 12.45 had lunch at 1.15 and again started evening chores at 3.15. finished at 6.30. To-day Mr. Hudson came down and I had quite a chat with him about E. and also about getting me into agricultural newspaper work. Mr. H. made some very flattering remarks about about that humble individual yet I hope that what we were talking about will come true. I was exceedingly well pleased at receiving a splendid letter from Miss A. was sorry to see by it though that she 4. had been sick so for such a long time, must answer it soon. Jan. 25. Wednesday. Received a letter from Dan on the 19th telling me of Mother's accident which happened on the 11th. Write Miss E. McA. on the 22 and posted it the next morning. Was speaking with Mr. Hudson a few days ago about trying to get me a position in one of the agricultural papers and he said he hopes to manage it soon. Went to Oshawa today for a load of bran but came back empty as there was not any for us. Jan 27. Friday. Was extremely cold. Cut hay yesterday and to-day. Jan 28. Saturday. Had a very sore thumb for about 5. a week but I am glad to say it is better by this time. We expected Miss Mary Foster to-day as her sister "Millie" has not been well but we were disappointed. E. under difficulties drove to the G.T.R. but she did not arrive. Mr. H. was here today and I gave him the letter I wrote about the lamb Mr. Honey sent us. I was also very pleased to receive another (the second) letter from Miss E. M. A. it was very good and she wrote it the day after receiving mine. �Wrote a part of a letter to-night to J.D. Wildfong and will finish it soon. Have been wondering how Mother's ankle is progressing. Jan 29 Sunday. Got up late and did not get through in time to go to morning service. 6. Went in the evening with Leonard to E.S. at Myrtle. Finished Joe's letter and will post it to-morrow. This afternoon while E.S.R, Miss F. and I were writing Miss F. suddenly stopped and said I do not think I will write any more then E. said he would finish it if she would let him, she said "alright" and he said "its a go" so the upshot was that he finished the letter which was to her sister Miss Annie. Then I suggested that he also finish another which Miss F. has started sometime previous but she said that it was left expressly for me So of course I said I would be delighted. to write it and would do so soon. Jan. 30 Monday. Wrote the letter I promised Miss F. It is to a Miss Kate Palmer of Grimsby. Will post it to-morrow. Wonder if I 7. shall receive an answer. Miss F. says she is a very nice and jolly girl. Had a look at her photo and like the appearance. Read the letter she wrote Miss F. and thought it good yet short. Received a letter from Father to-day and was glad to see by it that Mother is improving as well as could be expected. Jan 31. Tuesday. Was cutting hay all day. We expected Miss Mary Foster again to-day but were disappointed. Forgot to mention the other day that Miss K. P.s birthday is on the 3rd. Feb. 1st. Wednesday. Cutting hay all day. Miss Laura Foster came walking in quite unexpected as it was her sister that we expected. No one went to meet her as we scarce though she would be until the next day. 8. �Miss L. Foster accompanied me to the "Ball" event at Myrtle. the The singing, gramophone and Lime light views were all good. I enjoyed the evening very much. Received a card from Father telling me that Dr. Campbell was again down attending Mother's ankle and that he removed the splints which gave her ease. (Forgot to mention that on the evening of the 31 I wrote father, Katie and Mrs. M. Park.) Ernest did not help any to-day except morning chores. Feb. 2nd. Thursday. E. did not feel like getting up in the morning so I advised him to remain in bed which he did. He helped a very little in the morning and he also helped with the evening chores. Tom Biggs went for load of saw-dust from near Wier. He took the wagon but broke the tongue in a heavy drift near Manchester. Feb. 23. Thursday. Went with Tom after load. Met Mr. Hudson and he told us of Mr. Drummond's coming. Feb. 24 Friday. Mr. Drummond's herdsman came with 6 cows and balance of car filled with household furniture. Mr. Hudson asked me if I would manage the farm for a short time until Mr. D. came. Mr. H. and I have been drawing Mr. D.'s stuff from Myrtle station all day. Feb.25. Saturday. Mr. H. & I finished drawing Mr. D.'s furniture today. Feb 5th Sunday. Got up at 5 a.m. got chores done in good time. Then the two Miss F's E & I went to church at Columbus. Sermon was about Queen Ester. Feb. 6th Monday. Started Ice this afternoon. Posted letter to Miss E.M.A. this morning. Received letter from Ben today, it was very good. Feb. 12th Sunday. E. and both Miss Fosters went to Whitby today Miss Foster and E. Got back about 12. Miss Laura stayed over night. Feb 14th. 14 Tuesday. Miss Laura came back from Whitby today. Feb. 16th Thursday. Miss Laura and I went to Whitby today She to do some shopping and I to get a tooth filled. I posted a letter to Miss E.M.A. Did not get back from Whitby until 10.10 p.m. Feb 17th Finished the ice to-day. On Wednesday the 15th Feb the creek was froze so thick that the end of the water pipe was froze solid and so far we have not had any water since through it. We have to require draw what we require. �Feb. 19th Sunday. Both Miss Foster's and I went to Church at Columbus. Met Miss Purvis at the door and spoke for a few moments. Went alone to endeavor in the evening was a few minutes late. Spoke to Mr. McLaren about joining with them and to Mr. Ratcliffe about Sunday School & endeavor. Overtook Miss Sadler on my way home. She apparently was willing to have company so we went to-gether. Feb 20. Monday. E.L.R. both Miss F's and my self went out for an evening stroll. The moon shone clear and the evening was mild. E. wore a straw hat. We came very near making a cla call but though it better not to do so as we were dressed. (illegible word) Very picturesque. Feb 21 Tuesday. Miss Foster drove her sister Laura to the G.T.R. station at Myrtle. She left for home on the 8.20 a.m. train. Just before dinner Mr. Cassidy, the man who came from Toronto to fix the wind-mill arrived. He did not finish to-night. Feb 22. Wednesday. Finished wind mill repairs today. Feb 26th Sunday Did not get chores through in time to go to Church in the morning. It rained in the forenoon. Went to C.E. at night. Leonard went with me, subject was Palm tree Christians. Mr. (illegible name) led the meeting. After meeting Miss Purvis came over and shook hands and chatted for a few moments. While driving home overtook the two Miss Sadlers they came with us. Gave Leonard an introduction to both Miss P. & Miss S. Feb 27. Monday Miss Foster & Harry both laid up with the grippe. E. worked indoors and helped with milking. Leonard & I did balance of chores and cut hay. Feb. 28 Tuesday. Harry some better was out helping today. Moss Foster slightly better, was able to get up. I went to Cairn's for a load of sawdust. March 1st Wed. Went for load of sawdust to Boyer's with wagon. F.W. was down but I did not see him. Went with Miss Foster and E.L.R. to "Whyte Bro's" concert at Brooklin. Enjoyed it very much. March 2.nd Thur. Another load of sawdust from Boyer's Received card from Katie telling me she was sick and would not be able to come. March 3rd Friday Drove little Chief (the Ayrshire calf to the G.T.R. at Myrtle to catch the 7.30 a.m. train, then along with E. took the 5 pig in the sleigh (mainly by ditch, snow being scarce) to catch the 1.5 p.m. at Myrtle came back had dinner and then took a load of corn over to �Plowrights. It started to rain about 5 p.m. Miss F. and E. have gone over to spend the evening with Spencer's It is raining steadily. March 4th Saturday. Went to Boyer's for load of sawdust. Left for Toronto by 5.50 train Arrived at Aunties about 7.45 Spent evening there Miss Smith and Miss Lily (last name illegible) were with them. Miss J. sang some fine songs. I saw her home and promised to call sometime when in the city. 'Twas a stormy night snow & sleet. March 5th, Sunday. Talked with Katie in the morning. At 5 p.m. went to Dr. Harringtons and had one half of a troublesome tooth filled. Went from there to Prof (name illegible), stayed and chatted until 4:30 and went from there to Mr. R.G. (last name illegible) for tea. Met Walt and Katie while on the street and promised them to do so. Met Jack Nasmith there and promised to call on him next time. Went from there to my aunts and spent the evening chatting. March 6th Monday. Left Toronto at 9. a.m. got back to Myrtle and to drudgery before dinner. March 7 Tuesday. Mr. H. came from Toronto and E. & him left by the 1. p.m. train at Brooklin, leaving me in charge until Mr. D. comes. March 9. Thursday. Miss F. Jane & I went out with Frank intending to visit Mrs. Wil(rest of last name illegible). Frank acted so ugly that he scared the girls so I took him back and fetched up Tom. March 10 Friday. Mr. H. came late to-night He and I went out to have a look around. He said he never saw things looking better and wished I had been with him earlier then he would never have required to engage Mr. D. or rather let the place or shares to Mr. D. Mar. 13. Monday Mr. and Mrs. D. came this evening I met them at the C.P.R. station . Mar.19. Miss F. Miss (name illegible) and myself went to Church (morning service) Miss F. stayed and with Mrs. (name illegible) I went to Endeavors at night and took her home. March 21. Miss F. left this morning with Mr. Hudson Mr. Hudson rode down from Toronto yesterday with a grey mare he bought for us. He told me I could have the use of the bicycle which belongs to him here for the Summer. �Mar. 26 Sunday. Miss D. and I went to morning service. I also went to the C.E. at night I led the meeting. The turnout was good. J. Ratcliffe drove me part of the way home. Mar.24. Monday. Leonard broke rig in snow drift this morning so was late this morning with the cream. Mr. & Mrs. D. went to Whitby this afternoon. For more information on Malcolm Geddes, 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. 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Scanned Manuscript & Typed Transcription UG Transcription Progress Scripto transcription progress Done Extracted Text ������������������ Malcolm Geddes (1866-1927) 1899 Diary Transcribed by Rural Diary Archive volunteers Thoughts and doings along with items of interest to the writer, M.D. Geddes during the year 1899. Myrtle Ontario. Jan 1st. Sunday. Went to morning service at Columbus with Miss Foster and Miss Jessie Hudson. Mr. McLaren gave us a splendid new year sermon. Jan 2nd Monday. Mr. J. Spencer from London, Miss M. Spencer and Miss L. Vernon from Toronto had dinner with us. Worked as usual that day. Jan 3rd Tuesday. E. Richardson came back from his holidays. I drove to Oshawa for a load of bran with the wagon. Roads very good. Jan 4th Wednesday. The Hudson family left for the city. It rained nearly all day. Jan. 5th Thursday. Worked all day with Mr. Worden at Mr. Hudsons new horse stable. 2. Jan 6th Friday. Worked at stable. Jan 7th Saturday. Ordinary chores and preparing for Sunday. Jan. 8th Sunday. Got up at 7.20 took lunch immediately then chored until 11.30, had dinner then did some writing until 3.15 then talked with Miss Foster about Mr. Hudson's peculiar method of treating Ernest and also of how he was acting regarding Mr. Drummond until 3.45. Went out then and helped E. with the evening chores. Jan 9th Monday. Had quite a confidental chat with E. regarding a matter which lies near his heart. Jan 10th Tuesday. Posted letter to Miss Alexander which I wrote on Sunday. In the evening drove to Brooklin for Dr. Staff for Mrs. W. Hudson. 3. �Jan 11th Wednesday. Got up at 6.15 chored until 10.30 then had breakfast. Lunch at 4.15 and supper at 6.15. Jan 16.th Monday. Were busy yesterday and had not time to go to Church. Got up at 6 a.m. had breakfast at 10.15 and then chored again until 12.45 had lunch at 1.15 and again started evening chores at 3.15. finished at 6.30. To-day Mr. Hudson came down and I had quite a chat with him about E. and also about getting me into agricultural newspaper work. Mr. H. made some very flattering remarks about about that humble individual yet I hope that what we were talking about will come true. I was exceedingly well pleased at receiving a splendid letter from Miss A. was sorry to see by it though that she 4. had been sick so for such a long time, must answer it soon. Jan. 25. Wednesday. Received a letter from Dan on the 19th telling me of Mother's accident which happened on the 11th. Write Miss E. McA. on the 22 and posted it the next morning. Was speaking with Mr. Hudson a few days ago about trying to get me a position in one of the agricultural papers and he said he hopes to manage it soon. Went to Oshawa today for a load of bran but came back empty as there was not any for us. Jan 27. Friday. Was extremely cold. Cut hay yesterday and to-day. Jan 28. Saturday. Had a very sore thumb for about 5. a week but I am glad to say it is better by this time. We expected Miss Mary Foster to-day as her sister "Millie" has not been well but we were disappointed. E. under difficulties drove to the G.T.R. but she did not arrive. Mr. H. was here today and I gave him the letter I wrote about the lamb Mr. Honey sent us. I was also very pleased to receive another (the second) letter from Miss E. M. A. it was very good and she wrote it the day after receiving mine. �Wrote a part of a letter to-night to J.D. Wildfong and will finish it soon. Have been wondering how Mother's ankle is progressing. Jan 29 Sunday. Got up late and did not get through in time to go to morning service. 6. Went in the evening with Leonard to E.S. at Myrtle. Finished Joe's letter and will post it to-morrow. This afternoon while E.S.R, Miss F. and I were writing Miss F. suddenly stopped and said I do not think I will write any more then E. said he would finish it if she would let him, she said "alright" and he said "its a go" so the upshot was that he finished the letter which was to her sister Miss Annie. Then I suggested that he also finish another which Miss F. has started sometime previous but she said that it was left expressly for me So of course I said I would be delighted. to write it and would do so soon. Jan. 30 Monday. Wrote the letter I promised Miss F. It is to a Miss Kate Palmer of Grimsby. Will post it to-morrow. Wonder if I 7. shall receive an answer. Miss F. says she is a very nice and jolly girl. Had a look at her photo and like the appearance. Read the letter she wrote Miss F. and thought it good yet short. Received a letter from Father to-day and was glad to see by it that Mother is improving as well as could be expected. Jan 31. Tuesday. Was cutting hay all day. We expected Miss Mary Foster again to-day but were disappointed. Forgot to mention the other day that Miss K. P.s birthday is on the 3rd. Feb. 1st. Wednesday. Cutting hay all day. Miss Laura Foster came walking in quite unexpected as it was her sister that we expected. No one went to meet her as we scarce though she would be until the next day. 8. �Miss L. Foster accompanied me to the "Ball" event at Myrtle. the The singing, gramophone and Lime light views were all good. I enjoyed the evening very much. Received a card from Father telling me that Dr. Campbell was again down attending Mother's ankle and that he removed the splints which gave her ease. (Forgot to mention that on the evening of the 31 I wrote father, Katie and Mrs. M. Park.) Ernest did not help any to-day except morning chores. Feb. 2nd. Thursday. E. did not feel like getting up in the morning so I advised him to remain in bed which he did. He helped a very little in the morning and he also helped with the evening chores. Tom Biggs went for load of saw-dust from near Wier. He took the wagon but broke the tongue in a heavy drift near Manchester. Feb. 23. Thursday. Went with Tom after load. Met Mr. Hudson and he told us of Mr. Drummond's coming. Feb. 24 Friday. Mr. Drummond's herdsman came with 6 cows and balance of car filled with household furniture. Mr. Hudson asked me if I would manage the farm for a short time until Mr. D. came. Mr. H. and I have been drawing Mr. D.'s stuff from Myrtle station all day. Feb.25. Saturday. Mr. H. & I finished drawing Mr. D.'s furniture today. Feb 5th Sunday. Got up at 5 a.m. got chores done in good time. Then the two Miss F's E & I went to church at Columbus. Sermon was about Queen Ester. Feb. 6th Monday. Started Ice this afternoon. Posted letter to Miss E.M.A. this morning. Received letter from Ben today, it was very good. Feb. 12th Sunday. E. and both Miss Fosters went to Whitby today Miss Foster and E. Got back about 12. Miss Laura stayed over night. Feb 14th. 14 Tuesday. Miss Laura came back from Whitby today. Feb. 16th Thursday. Miss Laura and I went to Whitby today She to do some shopping and I to get a tooth filled. I posted a letter to Miss E.M.A. Did not get back from Whitby until 10.10 p.m. Feb 17th Finished the ice to-day. On Wednesday the 15th Feb the creek was froze so thick that the end of the water pipe was froze solid and so far we have not had any water since through it. We have to require draw what we require. �Feb. 19th Sunday. Both Miss Foster's and I went to Church at Columbus. Met Miss Purvis at the door and spoke for a few moments. Went alone to endeavor in the evening was a few minutes late. Spoke to Mr. McLaren about joining with them and to Mr. Ratcliffe about Sunday School & endeavor. Overtook Miss Sadler on my way home. She apparently was willing to have company so we went to-gether. Feb 20. Monday. E.L.R. both Miss F's and my self went out for an evening stroll. The moon shone clear and the evening was mild. E. wore a straw hat. We came very near making a cla call but though it better not to do so as we were dressed. (illegible word) Very picturesque. Feb 21 Tuesday. Miss Foster drove her sister Laura to the G.T.R. station at Myrtle. She left for home on the 8.20 a.m. train. Just before dinner Mr. Cassidy, the man who came from Toronto to fix the wind-mill arrived. He did not finish to-night. Feb 22. Wednesday. Finished wind mill repairs today. Feb 26th Sunday Did not get chores through in time to go to Church in the morning. It rained in the forenoon. Went to C.E. at night. Leonard went with me, subject was Palm tree Christians. Mr. (illegible name) led the meeting. After meeting Miss Purvis came over and shook hands and chatted for a few moments. While driving home overtook the two Miss Sadlers they came with us. Gave Leonard an introduction to both Miss P. & Miss S. Feb 27. Monday Miss Foster & Harry both laid up with the grippe. E. worked indoors and helped with milking. Leonard & I did balance of chores and cut hay. Feb. 28 Tuesday. Harry some better was out helping today. Moss Foster slightly better, was able to get up. I went to Cairn's for a load of sawdust. March 1st Wed. Went for load of sawdust to Boyer's with wagon. F.W. was down but I did not see him. Went with Miss Foster and E.L.R. to "Whyte Bro's" concert at Brooklin. Enjoyed it very much. March 2.nd Thur. Another load of sawdust from Boyer's Received card from Katie telling me she was sick and would not be able to come. March 3rd Friday Drove little Chief (the Ayrshire calf to the G.T.R. at Myrtle to catch the 7.30 a.m. train, then along with E. took the 5 pig in the sleigh (mainly by ditch, snow being scarce) to catch the 1.5 p.m. at Myrtle came back had dinner and then took a load of corn over to �Plowrights. It started to rain about 5 p.m. Miss F. and E. have gone over to spend the evening with Spencer's It is raining steadily. March 4th Saturday. Went to Boyer's for load of sawdust. Left for Toronto by 5.50 train Arrived at Aunties about 7.45 Spent evening there Miss Smith and Miss Lily (last name illegible) were with them. Miss J. sang some fine songs. I saw her home and promised to call sometime when in the city. 'Twas a stormy night snow & sleet. March 5th, Sunday. Talked with Katie in the morning. At 5 p.m. went to Dr. Harringtons and had one half of a troublesome tooth filled. Went from there to Prof (name illegible), stayed and chatted until 4:30 and went from there to Mr. R.G. (last name illegible) for tea. Met Walt and Katie while on the street and promised them to do so. Met Jack Nasmith there and promised to call on him next time. Went from there to my aunts and spent the evening chatting. March 6th Monday. Left Toronto at 9. a.m. got back to Myrtle and to drudgery before dinner. March 7 Tuesday. Mr. H. came from Toronto and E. & him left by the 1. p.m. train at Brooklin, leaving me in charge until Mr. D. comes. March 9. Thursday. Miss F. Jane & I went out with Frank intending to visit Mrs. Wil(rest of last name illegible). Frank acted so ugly that he scared the girls so I took him back and fetched up Tom. March 10 Friday. Mr. H. came late to-night He and I went out to have a look around. He said he never saw things looking better and wished I had been with him earlier then he would never have required to engage Mr. D. or rather let the place or shares to Mr. D. Mar. 13. Monday Mr. and Mrs. D. came this evening I met them at the C.P.R. station . Mar.19. Miss F. Miss (name illegible) and myself went to Church (morning service) Miss F. stayed and with Mrs. (name illegible) I went to Endeavors at night and took her home. March 21. Miss F. left this morning with Mr. Hudson Mr. Hudson rode down from Toronto yesterday with a grey mare he bought for us. He told me I could have the use of the bicycle which belongs to him here for the Summer. �Mar. 26 Sunday. Miss D. and I went to morning service. I also went to the C.E. at night I led the meeting. The turnout was good. J. Ratcliffe drove me part of the way home. Mar.24. Monday. Leonard broke rig in snow drift this morning so was late this morning with the cream. Mr. & Mrs. D. went to Whitby this afternoon. For more information on Malcolm Geddes, 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/588e1256ef5a67e642f39472ca149d7f.pdf 515946e5c0f1af181673b0774a023d72 PDF Text Text �������������������������������������������������������������� https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/5edff16f456752f1cca05fadd7eb4832.pdf f7546c2f7585af640f870d4aea83484c PDF Text Text Margaret Rutherford (1894 – 1984) 1917 Transcribed by Rural Diary Archive volunteers MEMORANDUM FROM 1916 The year 1916 is drawing to a close. Three more hours and it will be gone with all its sad and gay times and in its place little new 1917 with its pages still unturned. One can but wonder what it will bring and how it will end. The year 1915 was a year of war as has been 1916. On Dec. 15 1915 Tom left home to join MEMORANDUM FROM 1916 the 147 Batt. The Batt spent the winter in O.S. and the summer in Niagara and Camp Borden. In June Nellie S and I spent from Saturday until Monday in Niagara. Tuesday June 6 we spent in Toronto with Kate. At the end of June I stopped my music lessons. The holidays were very quiet very little company. I spent a few days at Chatsworth in July. Janet Pringle MEMORANDUM FROM 1916 spent a day or so here while Anne was with us. Kate took the home school in September and Jess went back to O. S. C. I. Tom was home for last leave at beginning of Oct. leaving on Oct. 3. Bert left the same day Ken two days after Dr. Fraser's presentation was on Oct 3. On Oct 4 Mother fell and broke her thigh. Everyone has been so kind to her and to us all. MEMORANDUM FROM 1916 We have been having a succession of ministers preaching for a call or merely filling in. Mr Graeme and Mr Jones spent two weeks each in the charges and were then voted on. Mr G. received a call but did not accept Mr. Telford was here two weeks but did not wish to be called. Dr. Fraser and Mr Cummings filled in. Mr. Robson next then Mr McConnel. MEMORANDUM FROM 1916 838754. K. R. McCay. No. 3 Co. No 10 Platoon 8th Reserve Bn Shoreham no 475 W. D. Armstrong 6 Field Co. Div. Eng. �C. E.F. Army Post. Off. 838753 B. P. Davis. 838708 J. Reilly May 1917 - S{tarted} church at night. Mon 1 -- JANUARY, 1917 Election day. We had dinner at Uncle Tom's. Just we girls going and our sleigh ride after. Sibbalds in the evening JANUARY 1917 Tues. 2 Mr. Hutton began work. Jess left for town in the evening. Anne & Morry taking her in. Wed. 3 Kate back to school to-day. A January thaw setting in. Thur. 4 Dad and I took Anne into town in the after noon. Nice sunny day. Roads getting bare. JANUARY, 1917 Fri. 5 A letter from Tom to-night from Military School. We spent the after noon at Mrs Alexander's where we had our cups read. Sat. 6 The thaw is over. A very nice day. Dad in town. Aunty over the way Jessie gone out to Chatsworth. Sun. 7 A stormy day not cold tho. Mr. Gardiner preaching for a call. Mon. 8 Rather windy in morning afternoon softer. Went up to Miss Hogg's. Mr. H. & Dad put wood in woodshed. Tues. 9 Hail in afternoon. Bee at church shed. Aunt M. and Miss Hogg here. A letter from Faye. Wed. 10 Very cold and stormy. Aunt Kate over in afternoon. A letter from Teana. Two from Tom. �JANUARY, 1917 Wed. 17 A cold stormy day. Dad up to Annan to committee meeting in the evening. Thur. 18 Still stormy. Went to Mrs. Frizzel's. Letter from Mayme. Sold a dozen eggs at forty five four lbs. butter. forty Fri. 19 Cold but very bright until evening when it began to snow. Calf sold. Aunt Minnie and Uncle T. here. {PAGE MISSING} Fri. 26 Snow quite deep. Snowing but not blowing all day. Clear at night. Letters from Tom and Aunt Minnie. Sat. 27 Dad and I went to Owen Sound. Weather fairly nice in morning. Stormy in afternoon. Roads heavy. Sun. 28 A beautiful mild day. Mr. Walker preaching for a call. JANUARY, 1917 Mon. 29 A thaw setting in. Dad and I went up 8 Annan to Congreg. meeting. Mr Jones accepts call. Tues. 30 Thaw over. Went to Miss H's with Morry. Mack Jean and baby here. We went over to Uncle T's in evening Mrs Gillchrist Lacky{n} J. McKeen there Wed. 31 Mack & Jean over for supper Stormy at evening. Got the Aladdin lamp. FEBRUARY, 1917 Thur. 1 A cold stormy day Mack over. Went to Mrs Rosses to meeting in after noon. going down with Buzza's. Fri. 2 A very cold stormy day. Dad up with call to Lang's & Spences. Nell S. Here in the afternoon. Sat. 3 cold and a severe storm. Dad in O.S. at presbytry. I spent the day over at Uncle T.'s FEBRUARY, 1917 Sun. 4 A nice bright day. Roads very heavy Mr. Dobbin preached. Mon. 5 Rather nice out. Aunty over the way all day Aunt Kit here. Went to Leith with eggs. �Tues. 6 Stormy in early morning cold. Jean & Mack went home. Uncle Tom & Aunt M. here. FEBRUARY 1917 Wed. 7 Milder sold five pounds butter. eggs. Dad over at Scotte. Got shade for lamp. Letter from Margaret D. Thur. 8 Still more snow. Quite cold. Fri. 9 Clear and cold. Thawing with heat of sun out of wind. Snowshoed over the way. Started to haul wood home. FEBRUARY 1917 Sat. 10 Nice bright morning but severe storm in after noon. Dad & Kit in town. Went over to Ada's. Froze my face. Trains very late. Sun. 11 Still very cold. Mr Crowth preaching. Got the Church reports. Mon. 12 Another very cold day. Mrs Veitch & Mrs Reed here all day. Aunt Kate over. Kit & I went over to Mrs J. H. McKeens in evening on our snowshoes. FEBRUARY 1917 Tues. 13 Milder with snow at night. Letter from Mayme. Broke mantle. Kit & I snowshoed over the way. Wed. 14 Milder. Kate went to Annan for my dress. Marion Frank and Robin snow-shoed over. Thur. 15 A nice day. Aunt M. & Uncle T. here. Two letters from Boy. Kit snowshoed to Annan. FEBRUARY 1917 Fri. 16 Stormy in morning. Lovely evening. Jess home. Mr. Jones induction & ordination. Sat. 17 Very high wind. Aunties woodshed moved by it & weight of snow. Jess went back to O.S. with Dad in afternoon. Sun. 18 A nice bright day quite cold. Mr Jones preached first sermon as our minister. FEBRUARY 1917 Mon. 19 A sleet storm in the evening. Kate and I went up to the ten cent social at Annan with the Buzzas. splended time. Tues. 20 A rather nice morning. Stormy and bright by turns in afternoon. not very cold. Wed. 21 On Thursday Dad took Aunt Kit out to her Aunts funeral. �FEBRUARY 1917 Thur. 22 A nice day. Men took a load of logs in and got them cut. (This was Wednesday. Fri. 23 Very mild all day colder at night. Went down to Sibbalds. Wes & Ida McKay over. Sat. 24 Sharp day. Dad and I went to O.S. Jess and I went up to Thompson's. Letter from Ken. FEBRUARY 1917 Sun. 25 Mild with heavy rain during night. Choir practice at 2. Mr Jones sermon. Mat. 2. 1 & 2. Mon. 26. Quite mild churned. Tues. 27 Very sharp wind with a little snow in afternoon. washed. FEBRUARY 1917 Weds. 28 Nice day. Kate and I over the way in evening Mr & Mrs. J.H. McKeen there. Jessie & Will Ross also. Thur. 1 - MARCH Miss Gilchrist and Mrs Camaron here. Kate to Sibbald's for all night. I went up to Buzzas & snowshoed. Fri. 2 Rutherford & Nellie here. nice day. Kate and I back to Hogg's back in early evening. MARCH 1917 Sat. 3 Dad to town. Aunty over the way. Mr. Shephardson here for dinner. Kate skating in afternoon. Kate & I back to the creek in evening. Sun. 4 A nice bright day. cold wind. Mon. 5 A stormy cold day. Dad and I went up to Miss Alexander's funeral. MARCH 1917 Tues. 6 A nice mild day. {?} men in the bush. Washed. Went to Leith with butter and eggs. Egg 40¢ butter 37¢ Wed. 7 Quite mild. men in bush. Aunty over at Mrs McKeens Thur. 8 Stormy but not cold. Went to Mrs. Buzza's to W. M. S. meeting in afternoon. Prayer meeting in church at night. MARCH 1917 Fri. 9 Dad went to Sullivan a nice day. �Sat. 10 Went out to Sulli{van} {ink blot} with Uncle T. stormy spent night at Aunt Mary Annes. Sun. 11 Went to Church in Chatsworth from Uncle Tom's. MARCH 1917 Mon. 12 Agnes McKeen here for tea. Two letters from Tom. Aunty & Kit over the way at night Tues. 13 Kate and I went to Leith in the evening. Letter from Dun. A wet windy night. Wed. 14 A blustery sort of day. Nell and I over at Ada's for afternoon. Chain letter came. MARCH 1917 Thur. 15 Kate and I went to Prayermeeting in evening. Dad hurt his leg. Fri. 16 Nell and I went up to Fould's in afternoon Kate and I went up to concert with McKeen's. Fine crowd. Sat. 17 A very windy day. Went to Leith in afternoon and up to Buzza's for a few minutes after tea. MARCH 1917 Sun. 18 A fine bright winter day. Mr. Jones & Nell came up after church. We girls went to Baptist Meeting. Mon. 19 A beautiful day. Aunty over to see Mrs. Day. washed. Tues. 20 Mrs. Day and Mrs Cameron here. Letter & card from Tom. Letter from Mary C. MARCH 1917 Wed. 21 Snow getting soft. Went to Mrs C. W. Camerons for afternoon. Mr & Mrs Buzza here at night. Letter from Tom. Thur. 22 Went to Prayer meeting at night. Dad and Uncle Tom went to town. sleighing getting bad. Fri. 23 A windy wet day. Mr. Rob. Harkness here for dinner. Kate Morry and I went to Mr C. Scots in evening. water high MARCH 1917 Sat. 24 Buggies out again. Mrs McKay & Wes. here in afternoon Went to Leith. Sun. 25 A nice day. A good number at church. Mon. 26 A beautiful day. Washed. �MARCH 1917 Tues. 27 Quite a snow storm Vera Riddell improving. Wed. 28 Mrs J. W. McKeen here. A stormy day. Kit and I went to Uncle Tom's at night. Thur. 29 Went to Prayer meeting. A windy day. Kate at McKay's for tea. MARCH 1917 Fri. 30 A beauitiful mild spring day. We had tea at C.T. Day's. Sat. 31 Kate and Dad went to town. Sun. 1 - APRIL A nice mild spring day. MARCH 1917 Mon. 2 A wet windy day. Tues. 3 A lovely bright day. Washed. Wed. 4 Kate and I over to J. H. McKeens in evening. APRIL, 1917 Thurs. 5 A very wet day. Ladies meeting at Mrs. G. W. Camerons Kate & Jess home for holidays. Fri. 6 A very stormy day but not cold. Sat. 7 Roads bad. Went to Aunt Minnie's and to Leith. Aunt Kate over. APRIL 1917 Sun. 8 Easter Sunday. A bright cold day. W. McDonald called here. Daffodils in church. Mon. 9 Mrs. Sibbald here in afternoon. Mr. S. at night. Mr. McInnis & Mr. Wilson here. Sold Frank. Cold day. Tues. 10 Spent the day down at Sibbald's. APRIL, 1917 Wed. 11 Went to town with Dad. Spent afternoon with Frances. �Thur. 12 Snow storm in evening. Nell here in afternoon & to spend night. Went to choir practice at Uncle T's. Fri. 13 A nice day. APRIL 1917 Sat. 14 Went to town in morning with Uncle Tom. Got a new suit. Sun. 15 Communion Sunday. Jess went back to town with Uncle Tom on way to Sullivan. Mr. Abram of Toronto took service. Mon. 16 Grandma died. APRIL, 1917 Tues. 17 Dad went to town. Wed. 18 Had pancakes in honour of the day. A fine spring day. Thur. 19 Dad went out to Grandma's funeral taking Dr. Fraser with him. APRIL 1917 Fri. 20 A very warm day. Thunder storm at night. Ice went out of bay. Sat. 21 Colder. Aunt Grace and Henry here. Kate & Dad in town Ada over for afternoon. Sun. 22 Henry Kate & I went back to the bush for flowers. APRIL, 1917 Mon. 21 A lovely day. Letter from Tom. Pancakes. Kate & I went to Buzzas & Mc Keen's in the evening. Tues. 21 A cool wind blowing. Mrs. Veitch and Aunt Minnie here. Letter from Tom telling that he had gone to France. Wed. 25 A windy day. Spent the afternoon at McKays. Cable from Tom. �APRIL 1917 Thur. 26 A wet morning Kate & I went to prayermeeting. Fri. 27 Windy & rather cold. Henry & I went to Annan. Jess came home. Two letters from Tom from France. Sat. 28 Aunt Grace & Henry went to Uncle Tom's. Wood all piled. APRIL, 1917 Sun. 29 Warmer. Mr. & Mrs. Jones & Bessie up after church. Morry took Jess back to school. Mon. 30 Aunt Grace & Aunt Minnie over in morning. New harrow came. Wilson over. Dad took Aunt G & H. to town. Tues. 1-MAY Ground white in morning a cold bleak wind blowing. MAY 1917 Wed. 2 Cold and quite windy. Thur. 3 Had a bad cold but went to the meeting at Mrs. McKay's. Cold. Fri. 45 Warmer. Washed. MAY 1917 Sat. 5 Jess walked home from school in morning. Aunt Grace, H., Aunt Minnie C., & C. Aunt Nell & Anne came in Mr. Finlay's car. Aunt Nell going back again. Sun. 6 A nice day. First day of Sunday School. All went to church but Colin Henry & I. Mon. 7. Aunt Grace & Henry here for Supper. Went to the lake at night. MAY 1917 Tues. 8 Aunt Grace left on early train. Six letters from Tom. Wed. 9 Fine and warm. Went to meeting in school to organize Red Cross Society. Thur. 10 Sent off boas to Tom Chisholm and our Tom. Went to prayer meeting. Nice bright day. �MAY 1917 Fri. 11 Nice bright day. Sat. 12 Dad took fat cattle to town. Aunty went to Ross's. Bright. Sun. 13 Church at night for first time. We girls Colin & James went to Hogg's back in afternoon. MAY 1917 Mon. 14 Letters from Boy. He's back in hospital in England. Tues. 15 Anne Dad & I went to Town. Anne stayed in on way to Aunt Nell's. Wed. 16 A very cloudy smoky day. Colin & I went to lake at night. MAY 1917 Thur. 17 Took my dress to Mrs. Alexander's and called on Flemings. Men finished seeding Fri. 18 Spent the day at Sibbald's Lally was down. Marion came up with Laura after school. Sat. 19 Aunt Minnie & Colin left. A terrific wind storm at noon. Tom's pictures came. MAY 1917 Sun. 20 A nice day. Nell came up in afternoon. went to church and Sunday School. Mon. 21 A nice day washed. Tues. 22 A wet day. MAY 1917 Wed. 23 Snowed. damp and cold. Cable from Tom. Thur. 24 Not much like a holiday. Went to Mrs. Alexander's. Prayer meeting at night. cold & damp. Fri. 25 Nell and I went up to see Vera. warmer. MAY 1917 Sat. 26 Threatening rain. warmer. Sun. 27 A cool wind. Uncle Tom and I went out to Weavers. Church and prayer meeting sunday School at night. Mon. 28 Mrs Kettles and Miss Gilchrist here in afternoon �MAY 1917 Tues. 29 A fine warm day went up to Miss Hogg's. Wed. 30 Nell and Jim up in evening fine and warm. Thur. 31 Rained went to prayer meeting. JUNE, 1917 Fri. 1 I went to Leith in evening with to Mrs Alexander's Sat. 2 Aunty went to town with Uncle Tom. Sun. 3 Cool. All went to church but myself and Mother. JUNE, 1917 Mon. 4 A fine day. Mr. Brookes still away. Morry here. Tues. 5 Cool and fair. Kate & I went to McKeen's at night. Wed. 6 Morry and I were to have gone to S.S. convention but we had thunderstorm in afternoon & evening. JUNE 1917 Thur. 7 A wet day. Went to Agnes McKeen's to the meeting and to prayer meeting at night. Fri. 8 Another wet day. Went up to Jim Harknesses at night with Nell and Jim. Sat. 9 Dad Kate and Jess went to town. JUNE 1917 Sun. 10 A fine cool day. Mother up in wheeled chair. Went to church & Sunday School. Mon. 11 Fine and warm. Went up to Miss Hogg's. Tues. 12 Wet. Ironed & churned here. JUNE 1917 Wed. 13 Wet. "Forget what did". Thur. 14 Still cool. Went up to prayer meeting at night. Fri. 15 Preparatory service at Annan Dad & I up. Aunty over at McKeens for tea. �JUNE 1917 Sat. 16 Went to town and got a new hat. Sun. 17 Communion at Annan. We girls & Dad went up. Sunday S. and church at night. Mon. 18 A big rain storm JUNE 1917 Tues. 19 More rain. Aunt Minnie over for all ni{ink blot} Wed. 20 Entrance exams begin. Thur. 21 A fine cool day. Jess and Kit at Sibbald's for tea. Went to prayer meeting. JUNE 1917 Fri. 22 Institute meeting at Annan at night. Wa{ink blot} and Jess went up. Mr Buzza & James here corn planting. Sat. 23 Spent the day in town. It rained all afternoon. Went to dentists. finished corn and Dad put in turnips. Sun. 24 Mr. Scott preaching. Ada away at Hunter's. JUNE 1917 Mon. 25 Mack & Bob McGregor and Christin and little Mack here in the afternoon. Tues. 26 Sultry all day. Thunder at night. Went to R.C. meeting in school in p.m. Mrs McKeen's operation. Wed. 27 A fine cool day. Went up to Miss Hogg's. JUNE 1917 Thur. 28 Went to prayer meeting at night. Got flowers for Aunt Minnie. Fri. 29 A wet night but nice day. Was at Aunt Minnie's in p.m. Aunty Dad and the girls over at silver wedding. Sat. 30 Dad in town all day. A fine day. JULY, 1917 Sun. 1 Biggest rain of the season. Great floods around. Mon. 2 Red Cross sale of homemade baking in hall. Big time. �Tues. 3 Letter from Tom. telling of his visit to Scotland. Went to Uncle Tom's at night. JULY 1917 Wed. 4 We washed and the girls went back for berries in the afternoon. Thur. 5 Meeting at Mrs. Jones but was not able to go nor to prayer meeting at night Fri. 6 Straw berry picking the order of the day. JULY 1917 Sat. 7 Uncle T. & Aunt M. went to Chatsworth. Thunder storm in afternoon. Rained all night. Sun. 8 A misty cool day. Several of the campers out at church. Mon. 9 A wet day Water over the bridge at the barn. Aunt Minnie & Uncle T. here in p.m. Hail storm in O.S. JULY 1917 Tues. 10 Rained most of the day. Wed. 11 Dad in town a rather wet day. Thur. 12 Dad in town all day. Was up at Thompson's. Went to Leith in p.m. Nell up Went to prayer meeting. JULY 1917 Fri. 13 Kate & I went back for berries in afternoon. Fine lot. Sat. 14 Mr. Duncan here for dinner. Colin & Aunt M. came down. Went to Uncle Tom's for all night. Sun. 15 A cool day. Went to S.S. and came home to stay with Mother. JULY 1917 Mon. 16 Spent the day back at the berries. Tues. 17 Took our lunch and went for berries Claire and & Bink up. Colin & I at Leith at night. Wed. 18 Dad in town Aunt M. & Colin left in the morning for Belle Weaver's. JULY 1917 Thur. 19 Fine warm day Mr Fraser here in afternoon. Dad started the hay. Prayer meeting at night. �Fri. 20 A little shower in afternoon. Hannah up in evening. cool. Sat. 21 Tom Thompson's funeral. Mr Telford here working at hay. Very warm. JULY 1917 Sun. 22 Another warm day. First day we could wear light dresses to church. Mon. 23 A warm day. Messrs. Telford, Cochrane, Gibson & Emslie here working at hay. Tues. 24 Cooler. fine Mr. Elmslie & Cochrane up in afternoon. Kate & Jess up at Riddell's. JULY 1917 {several pages missing. jumps from July 24 to Aug 18} AUGUST, 1917 Sat. 18 Morry Anne and I went to Jim Lynn's for dinner Nellie's for tea up to Uncle J.'s & McAlchearns. Jim T. met us there and we spent the evening in Chatsworth. Sun. 19 Went to Chatsworth church in morning. Got word of Dad's illness after church so Morey and I started home calling at Gambles & Uncle T{om} on our way. Mon. 20 Severe electric storm in early morning Eloise Telford came up to churn. Mrs Armstrong here in afternoon. AUGUST 1917 Tues. 21 Mr & Mrs Neil McDonald, M{?} A. G & H. McKay here in evening. Wed. 22 Washed in morning. The girls out at the corn all day. Thur. 23 Prayer meeting at night Morry & Jess in town in afternoon. wet. AUGUST 1917 Fri. 24 Jim & Lydia down. a very wet night. Sat. 25 A wet cold day. Spent the after noon over at Ada's. Sun. 26 All at church but Dad. cool and fair. AUGUST 1917 Mon. 27 A heavy rain at night. Aunt Minnie over all night. Tues. 28 Mr. Buzza and Ross started the binder to-day. Mr Jones Mrs McKay Ida, Annie and Godfrey here. First letter from Tom from France. Wed. 29 A fine harvest day. Mr Telford and Mr Gibson here. �AUGUST 1917 Thur. 30 Mrs. Armstrong up in the morning. A fine harvest day. Fri. 31 Ladies meeting at Mr. Scotts. A fine cool day. {written on left side} Happy Birthday! Sat. 1 - SEPTEMBER The men finished cutting at noon. Rain at night. SEPTEMBER 1917 Sun. 2 Dr. Fraser preaching. A cool day. Mon. 3 Dad took Jess into town in late afternoon. Tues. 4 Kate started back to school. The men began to draw in. SEPTEMBER 1917 Wed. 5 Drawing in all day. High wind in evening. Thur. 6 Still drawing in. Fri. 7 Went over to C.W. Scott's at night. SEPTEMBER 1917 Sat. 8 A great harvest day. Mr. J. Buckley her helping. Sun. 9 Mr. McKenzie preaching. W Quite cool. Little shower at night. Mon. 10 Finished harvest. J. Buckly, J. Cunningham J. McKeen, B. Buzza, Mr McNeil Mr Gibson here. SEPTEMBER 1917 Tues. 11 Finished harvest at Uncle Tom's. Dad went to town in afternoon. Wed. 12 Dad and I went to town. Dad went up to the fair. warmer. Thur. 13 Took in some rakings. Threatened rain. SEPTEMBER 1917 Fri. 14 A very little shower in afternoon Sat. 15 Dad went to town. Spent afternoon at Sibbalds. Three letters from Tom. Sun. 16 Mr. McKenzie preached. Fine and warm. �SEPTEMBER 1917 Mon. 17 Washed. Fine cool day. Tues. 18 Aunty spent the day at Uncle Tom's. --- Ironed and baked. Wed. 19 Kate and I went up to the school fair. Splendid time. SEPTEMBER 1917 Thur. 20 Cloudy but no rain. Took butter to Leith. Fri. 21 Kate and I went to Bothwells fair with Mrs McKeen. We girls went to Ada's for apples at night. Sat. 22 Went to Sibbald's raising. Dad and Kate went to town at night. SEPTEMBER 1917 Sun. 23 A fine cool day Nell came up and we went to Hoggs back. Morry & Wes in for tea. Stayed home from church with Mother. Mon. 24 Made jelly. Tues. 25 Forget what did. SEPTEMBER 1917 Wed. 26 Mrs Ferguson Mrs Hogg Mr. McDonald Mack Jean and Jim here. Went to McKeen's at night. Thur. 27 Went to Leith with butter at night. Fri. 28 Kate had her corn roast in afternoon Preparatory service at night. Mr. Vanwyck all from Annan. SEPTEMBER 1917 Sat. 29 Aunt Minnie & Colin here in morning. Dad & Uncle Tom brot out cattle. Nell here in afternoon. Thunder storm at night Sun. 30 Communion a rather cold wet day. Sunday School at 1.30 Mon. 1 - OCTOBER Rained OCTOBER 1917 Tues. 2 Rained quite heavily. �Wed. 3 Rained. cold. Wed.4 W.M. S Thank offering meeting in church. Afternoon fine. OCTOBER 1917 Fri. 5 Very high wind in afternoon & at night. Kate went to O.S. on way to Chatsworth Sat. 6 Spent the afternoon at Rosses. Jess came home. Sun. 7 Jess & I went to S.S. Jess went down with Nell. Dad stayed home with Mother. Dr. J.B. Fraser preached OCTOBER 1917 Mon. 8 Thanksgiving Dad went in for Kate. Kate & I went to Thanksgiving service at Annan in the evening. Tues. 9 Made pickles. Went to Leith in afternoon. Wed. 10 Heavy frost at night. Kate went in with Mail man to convention Thurs. 11 Washed. Mr, Jones here in afternoon went to prayer meeting. Fri. 12 A wet day. Ironed. Sat. 13 Dad went into town for Kate in morning. They started to cut corn at Buzza's in after noon OCTOBER, 1917 Sun. 14 Went to church and Sunday school. windy. Mon. 15 Went to Leith in afternoon. Started to cut corn with sickle. Tues. 16 Red cross meeting in B. church. Fine. Made jelly. OCTOBER 1917 Wed. 17 Churned. Rained a little. Two letters from Tom. Thurs. 18 Milder with some rain. Went to prayer meeting at night. �Fri. 19 Dad in town in the morning. Rain. Cold. A few flakes of snow. OCTOBER 1917 Sat. 20 Dad and Uncle Tom at the corn all day. Went to pick beechnuts for a short time. Sun. 21 A fine lot at Sunday School. Cold. Mon. 22 Nice in morning but it commenced to rain a little. OCTOBER 1917 Tue. 23 Mr. C.W. Cameron's sale. Packed boys boxes in church. Wed. 24 Corn cutters at Uncle Tom's. Went to Scott's in afternoon. Thurs. 25 Corn men here for tea. Went to prayer meeting. High wind. OCTOBER 1917 Fri. 26 Men here for dinner. Went for beechnuts in afternoon. Windy night. lovely day. Sat. 27 Dad and Kate in O S. Went for beechnuts in afternoon. Sun. 28 Last day of S.S. Congregational meeting after church. Kate Nell and I went for a walk. OCTOBER 1917 Mon. 29 Raining. Tues. 30 Washed. Mrs. R Harkness died. Snow storm. Wed. 31 Halloween. more snow. went ever to Mr. Scotts. NOVEMBER 1917 Thurs. 1 Went to Mrs. Harkness funeral. Prayer meeting at night. Walter Harrison came. Fri. 2 W.M.S. meeting at Miss Gilchrists. Snow all gone by night. Kate & I over at McKeen's at night. Sat. 3 Went to town in afternoon. A beautiful Indian Summer day. �NOVEMBER 1917 Sun. 4 Kate & James went to O.S. to church. Aunty over the way for dinner Went to Sibbald's for tea. lovely day. Mon.5 Another fine day. Went picking beechnuts Nell had a cable from Tom. Tues. 6 Dull but no rain. Washed. NOVEMBER , 1917 Wed. 7 colder. Thurs. 8 Still quite cold. Prayer meeting at night. Fri. 9 Went for beechnuts in afternoon. NOVEMBER 1917 Sat. 10 Kate & I at beechnuts all afternoon. Went to McKeen's at night. Misty. Sun.11 Very dark night and still misty. Kate & I over the way in morning. W. Ferguson's funeral. Mon. 12 A beautiful day. Washed Uncle Will C. and Colin here. NOVEMBER , 1917 Tues. 13 Colin & Uncle W. left after dinner. Aunt Mary Ann. Mick and Jack G. here. Wed. 14 Kate and I went over to Scott's at night. Thur. 15 Kate went to prayer meeting. Threshing machine came. NOVEMBER 1917 Fri. 16 Nell up all day Mr & Mrs Jones here in afternoon. Sat. 17 Dad went to town Jess came home. Threshers left here about three o'clock. Sun. 18 Dark at night Jess went to town in afternoon with McKeens 8 �NOVEMBER , 1917 Mon. 19 Washed. A beautiful day. Tues. 20 Snow at night. Nell and I went to town. Wed. 21 Aunt Minnie over at in after noon. NOVEMBER 1917 Thur. 22 Snowing and very cold. Fri. 23 Very cold. Jess came home. Walter put wood in wood shed. Sat. 24 {no entry} NOVEMBER, 1917 Sun. 25 All at church but Dad Aunt M. and I. Mon. 26 Mother died. Tues. 27 {no entry} NOVEMBER 1917 Wed. 28 Mother's funeral day. Thur. 29 A beautiful day. Fri. 30 Wet. DECEMBER, 1917 Sat. 1 Dad in town Sun. 2 All out to church but Dad and Walter. Jess back to school. Mon. 3 to Thur. 6 {no entries} DECEMBER, 1917 Fri. 7 Dad took calf to town. Went to W. M S. annual meeting in church. �Sat.8 Very cold and stormy Sun. 9 A very stormy day. No service here at all. DECEMBER 1917 Mon. 10 Went over to McKeens in afternoon. cold. Dad sent off Tom's slicker. Tues. 11 Spent afternoon at Scotts. Aunt Kate over. Wed. 12 Dad & I went to town. Aunt Minnie over. DECEMBER, 1917 Thur. 13 A stormy day. Did not go to prayer meeting. Men took in hay stack. Fri. 14 {no entry} Sat. 15 Dad & Walter in town. Aunt Kate over in after noon. lovely day. DECEMBER, 1917 Sun 16 Communion service at Annan. fine day. Spent afternoon and evening at Sibbald's. Mon. 17 Went to Annan to vote. A lovely day. Tues. 18 Went to Leith in afternoon. Roads getting soft. DECEMBER, 1917 Wed. 19 Roads breaking up. Thur. 20 Sleighing done. Fri. 21 Dad went in for Jess in afternoon with the buggy. DECEMBER 1917 Sat. 22 A lovely day. Dad in town. Kate & Jess down at hall in after noon. Concert at night lovely moonlight. Sun.23 A fine day. soft Nell up after church. went to Baptist Meeting �Mon. 24 Cold and clear Walter went home. Was at Ross's for tea. Dad down to audit school books. Mr Buzza & Mr. Fawcett over, DECEMBER, 1917 Tues. 25 A stormy cold day. The folks over as usual. Wed. 26 Went out to Chatsworth by {train} to Rutherford's. cold. Spent evening at Mr. Black's. Thur. 27 Colder. Went over to Uncle T's in after noon and on to Francis Bairds. {Last page missing} For more information on Margaret Rutherford, check out the “Meet the Diarists” section 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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Title A name given to the resource Margaret Rutherford Diary & Transcription, 1917 Date Created Date of creation of the resource. 1917 Is Part Of A related resource in which the described resource is physically or logically included. Margaret Rutherford Diary Collection Medium The material or physical carrier of the resource. Scanned Manuscript & Typed Transcription Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Margaret Rutherford Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Courtesy of Grey Roots Museum and Archives Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant 20th Century, Grey County, Sydenham Township, Ontario UG Transcription Progress Scripto transcription progress Done Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>MEMORANDUM FROM 1916</p> <p>The year 1916 is drawing to a close. Three more hours and it will be gone with all its sad and gay times and in its place little new 1917 with its pages still unturned. One can but wonder what it will bring and how it will end. The year 1915 was a year of war as has been 1916. On Dec. 15 1915 Tom left home to join</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">MEMORANDUM FROM 1916</span></h2> <p>the 147 Batt. The Batt spent the winter in O.S. and the summer in Niagara and Camp Borden. In June Nellie S and I spent from Saturday until Monday in Niagara. Tuesday June 6 we spent in Toronto with Kate. At the end of June I stopped my music lessons. The holidays were very quiet very little company. I spent a few days at Chatsworth in July. Janet Pringle spent a day or so here while Anne was with us. Kate took the home school in September and Jess went back to O. S. C. I. Tom was home for last leave at beginning of Oct. leaving on Oct. 3. Bert left the same day Ken two days after Dr. Fraser's presentation was on Oct 3. On Oct 4 Mother fell and broke her thigh. Everyone has been so kind to her and to us all.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>MEMORANDUM FROM 1916</p> <p>We have been having a succession of ministers preaching for a call or merely filling in. Mr Graeme and Mr Jones spent two weeks each in the {charger?} and were then voted on. Mr G. received a call but did not accept Mr. Telford was here two weeks but did not wish to be called. Dr. Fraser and Mr Cummings filled in. Mr. Robson next then Mr McConnel.</p> <p>838754. K. R. McCay.</p> <p>No. 3 Co. No 10 Platton</p> <p>8th Reserve B{?} SHoreham</p> <p>no 475 W. D. Armstrong</p> <p>6 Field Co. Div. Eng.</p> <p>C. E.F. Army Post Off.</p> <p>838753 B. P. Davis.</p> <p>838708 J. Reilly</p> <p>May 1917 - S{illegible} church at night.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>Mon 1 -- JANUARY, 1917</p> <p>Election day. We had dinner at Uncle Tom's. Just we girls going and our sleigh ride after Sibbalds in the evening</p> <p>Tues. 2 Mr. Hutton began work. Jess left for town in the evening. Anne &amp; Morry taking her in.</p> <p>Wed. 3 Kate back to school to-day. A January thaw setting in.</p> <p>Thur. 4 Dad and I took Anne into town in the afternoon. Nice sunny day. Roads getting bare.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">JANUARY, 1917</span></h2> <p>Fri. 5 A letter from Tom to-night from Military School. We spent the after noon at Mrs Alexander's where we had our cups read.</p> <p>Sat. 6 The thaw is over. A very nice day. Dad in town. Aunty over the way Jessie gone out to Chatsworth.</p> <p>Sun. 7 A stormy day not cold tho. Mr. Lardiner preaching for a call.</p> <p>Mon. 8 Rather windy in morning afternoon softer. Went up to Miss Hogg's. Mr. H. &amp; Dad put wood in woodshed.</p> <p>Tues. 9 Hail in afternoon. Bee at church shed. Aunt M. and Miss Hogg here. A letter from Faye.</p> <p>Wed. 10 Very cold and stormy. Aunt Kate over in afternoon. A letter from {Teana?}. Two from Tom.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>JANUARY, 1917</p> <p>Wed. 17 A cold stormy day. Dad up to Annan to committee meeting in the evening.</p> <p>Thur. 18 Still stormy. Went to Mrs. Frizzel's. Letter from May {me?}. Sold a dozen eggs at forty five four lbs. butter forty</p> <p>Fri. 19 Cold but very bright until evening when it began to snow. Calf sold. Aunt Minnie and Uncle {T.?} here.</p> <p>[PAGE APPARENTLY MISSING}</p> <p>Fri. 26 Snow quite deep. Snowing but not blowing all day. Clear at night. Letters from Tom and Aunt Minnie.</p> <p>Sat. 27 Dad and I went to Owen Sound. Weather fairly nice in morning. Stormy in afternoon. Roads {heavy?}</p> <p>Sun. 28 A beautiful mild day. Mr. Walker preaching for a call.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <div class="toc"> <div class="toctitle"> <h2>Contents</h2> <span class="toctogglespan"></span></div> <ul><li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#JANUARY.2C_1917_Mon._29"><span class="tocnumber">1</span> <span class="toctext">JANUARY, 1917 Mon. 29</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Tues._30"><span class="tocnumber">2</span> <span class="toctext">Tues. 30</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Wed._31"><span class="tocnumber">3</span> <span class="toctext">Wed. 31</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#FEBRUARY.2C_1917_Thur._1"><span class="tocnumber">4</span> <span class="toctext">FEBRUARY, 1917 Thur. 1</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Fri._2"><span class="tocnumber">5</span> <span class="toctext">Fri. 2</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Sat._3"><span class="tocnumber">6</span> <span class="toctext">Sat. 3</span></a></li> </ul></div> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">JANUARY, 1917 Mon. 29</span></h2> <p>A thaw setting in. Dad and I went up 8 Annan to Congrg. meeting. Mr Jones accepts call.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">Tues. 30</span></h2> <p>Thaw over. Went to Miss H's with {Mossy?}. Mack Jean and baliy here. We went over to Uncle Tso in evening Mrs Gellehsist Lacky J. McHeen there</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">Wed. 31</span></h2> <p>Mack &amp; Jean over for supper Stormy at evening. Got the Aladdin lamp.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">FEBRUARY, 1917 Thur. 1</span></h2> <p>A cold stormy day Mack over. Went to Mrs Rosses to meeting in after noon. going down with Bugza's.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">Fri. 2</span></h2> <p>A very cold stormy day. Dad up with call to Lang's &amp; Spences. Will S. Here in the afternoon.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">Sat. 3</span></h2> <p>cold and a severe storm. Dad in O.S. at presbytry. I spent the day over at Uncle F.'s</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <div class="toc"> <div class="toctitle"> <h2>Contents</h2> <span class="toctogglespan"></span></div> <ul><li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#FEBRUARY.2C_1917_Sun._4"><span class="tocnumber">1</span> <span class="toctext">FEBRUARY, 1917 Sun. 4</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Mon._5"><span class="tocnumber">2</span> <span class="toctext">Mon. 5</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Tues._6"><span class="tocnumber">3</span> <span class="toctext">Tues. 6</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Wed._7"><span class="tocnumber">4</span> <span class="toctext">Wed. 7</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Thur._8"><span class="tocnumber">5</span> <span class="toctext">Thur. 8</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Fri._9"><span class="tocnumber">6</span> <span class="toctext">Fri. 9</span></a></li> </ul></div> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">FEBRUARY, 1917 Sun. 4</span></h2> <p>A nice bright day. Roads very heavy Mr. Dobdrin {wreashed?}.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">Mon. 5</span></h2> <p>Rather nice out. Aunty over the way all day Aunt Kit here. Went to Leith with eggs.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">Tues. 6</span></h2> <p>Stormy in early morning cold. Jean &amp; Mack went home Uncle Tom &amp; Aunt M. here.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">Wed. 7</span></h2> <p>Milder sold five pounds butter. eggs. Dad over at Scotte. Got shade for lamp. Letter from Margaret D.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">Thur. 8</span></h2> <p>Still more snow. Quite cold.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">Fri. 9</span></h2> <p>Clear and cold. Thawing with heat of sun out of wind. Snowshoed over the way. Started to haul wood home.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <div class="toc"> <div class="toctitle"> <h2>Contents</h2> <span class="toctogglespan"></span></div> <ul><li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Sat._10"><span class="tocnumber">1</span> <span class="toctext">Sat. 10</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Sun._11"><span class="tocnumber">2</span> <span class="toctext">Sun. 11</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Mon._12"><span class="tocnumber">3</span> <span class="toctext">Mon. 12</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Tues._13"><span class="tocnumber">4</span> <span class="toctext">Tues. 13</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Wed._14"><span class="tocnumber">5</span> <span class="toctext">Wed. 14</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Thur._15"><span class="tocnumber">6</span> <span class="toctext">Thur. 15</span></a></li> </ul></div> <h2><span class="mw-headline">Sat. 10</span></h2> <p>Nice bright morning but severe storm in after noon. Dad &amp; Kit in town. Went over to Ada's. Froze my face. Trains very late.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">Sun. 11</span></h2> <p>Still very cold. Mr Crowth preaching. Got the church reports.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">Mon. 12</span></h2> <p>Another very cold day. Mrs Veith &amp; Mrs Rud here all day. Aunt Hate over. Kit &amp; I went over to Mrs J. McKeens in evening on our snowshoes.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">Tues. 13</span></h2> <p>Milder with snow at night. Letter from Mayme. Broke mantle. Kit &amp; I show-shoed over the way.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">Wed. 14</span></h2> <p>Milder. Kate went to Annan for my dress. Marion Frank and Robin snow-shoed over.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">Thur. 15</span></h2> <p>A nice day. Aunt M. &amp; Uncle T. here. Two letters from Boy. Kit snowshoed to Annan.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <div class="toc"> <div class="toctitle"> <h2>Contents</h2> <span class="toctogglespan"></span></div> <ul><li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Fri._16"><span class="tocnumber">1</span> <span class="toctext">Fri. 16</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Sat._17"><span class="tocnumber">2</span> <span class="toctext">Sat. 17</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Sun._18"><span class="tocnumber">3</span> <span class="toctext">Sun. 18</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Mon._19"><span class="tocnumber">4</span> <span class="toctext">Mon. 19</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Tues._20"><span class="tocnumber">5</span> <span class="toctext">Tues. 20</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Wed._21"><span class="tocnumber">6</span> <span class="toctext">Wed. 21</span></a></li> </ul></div> <h2><span class="mw-headline">Fri. 16</span></h2> <p>Stormy in morning. Lovely evening Jess home. Mr. Jones induction &amp; ordination.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">Sat. 17</span></h2> <p>Very high wind. Aunties woodshed moved by it &amp; weight of snow. Jess went back to O.S. with Dad in afternoon.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">Sun. 18</span></h2> <p>A nice bright day quite cold. Mr Jones preached first sermon as our minister.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">Mon. 19</span></h2> <p>A sleet storm in the evening. Kate and I went up to the ten cent social at Annan with the Buzzas. splended time.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">Tues. 20</span></h2> <p>A rather nice morning. Stormy and bright by turns in afternoon. not very cold.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">Wed. 21</span></h2> <p>On Thursday Dad took Aunt Kit out to her Aunts funeral.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <div class="toc"> <div class="toctitle"> <h2>Contents</h2> <span class="toctogglespan"></span></div> <ul><li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Thur._22"><span class="tocnumber">1</span> <span class="toctext">Thur. 22</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Fri._23"><span class="tocnumber">2</span> <span class="toctext">Fri. 23</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Sat._24"><span class="tocnumber">3</span> <span class="toctext">Sat. 24</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Sun._25"><span class="tocnumber">4</span> <span class="toctext">Sun. 25</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Mon._26."><span class="tocnumber">5</span> <span class="toctext">Mon. 26.</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Tues._27"><span class="tocnumber">6</span> <span class="toctext">Tues. 27</span></a></li> </ul></div> <h2><span class="mw-headline">Thur. 22</span></h2> <p>A nice day. Men took a load of logs in and got them cut. This was Wednesday.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">Fri. 23</span></h2> <p>Very mild all day colder at night. Went down to Sibbalds. Weo &amp; Ida McKay over.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">Sat. 24</span></h2> <p>Sharp day. Dad and I went to O.S. Jess and I went up to Thompson's. Letter from Ken.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">Sun. 25</span></h2> <p>Mild with heavy rain during night. Choir practice at 2. Mr Jones sermon. Mat. 2. 1 &amp; 2.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">Mon. 26.</span></h2> <p>Quite mild churned.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">Tues. 27</span></h2> <p>Very sharp wind with a little snow in afternoon. washed.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <div class="toc"> <div class="toctitle"> <h2>Contents</h2> <span class="toctogglespan"></span></div> <ul><li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Wed._28"><span class="tocnumber">1</span> <span class="toctext">Wed. 28</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Thur._1_-_MARCH"><span class="tocnumber">2</span> <span class="toctext">Thur. 1 - MARCH</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Fri._2"><span class="tocnumber">3</span> <span class="toctext">Fri. 2</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Sat._3"><span class="tocnumber">4</span> <span class="toctext">Sat. 3</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Sun._4"><span class="tocnumber">5</span> <span class="toctext">Sun. 4</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Mon._5"><span class="tocnumber">6</span> <span class="toctext">Mon. 5</span></a></li> </ul></div> <h2><span class="mw-headline">Wed. 28</span></h2> <p>Nice day. Kate and I over the way in evening Mr &amp; Mrs. J.H. McKeen there. Jessie &amp; Will Ross also.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">Thur. 1 - MARCH</span></h2> <p>Miss Gelchrist and Mrs Cameron here. Kate to Sibbald's for all night. I went up to Buzzas &amp; snowshoed.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">Fri. 2</span></h2> <p>Rutherford &amp; Wellie here. nice day. Kate and I back to Kogg's back in early evening.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">Sat. 3</span></h2> <p>Dad to town. Aunty over the way. Mr. Shephardon here for dinner. Kate &amp; I back to the creek in evening.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">Sun. 4</span></h2> <p>A nice bright day. cold wind.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">Mon. 5</span></h2> <p>A stormy cold day. Dad and I went up to Miss Alexander's funeral.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <div class="toc"> <div class="toctitle"> <h2>Contents</h2> <span class="toctogglespan"></span></div> <ul><li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Tues._6"><span class="tocnumber">1</span> <span class="toctext">Tues. 6</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Wed._7"><span class="tocnumber">2</span> <span class="toctext">Wed. 7</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Thur._8"><span class="tocnumber">3</span> <span class="toctext">Thur. 8</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Fri._9"><span class="tocnumber">4</span> <span class="toctext">Fri. 9</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Sat._10"><span class="tocnumber">5</span> <span class="toctext">Sat. 10</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Sun._11"><span class="tocnumber">6</span> <span class="toctext">Sun. 11</span></a></li> </ul></div> <h2><span class="mw-headline">Tues. 6</span></h2> <p>A nice mild day. men in the bush. Washed. Went to Luth with butter and eggs. Egg 40 ¢ butter 37 ¢</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">Wed. 7</span></h2> <p>Quite mild. men in bush. Aunty over at Mrs McKeens</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">Thur. 8</span></h2> <p>Stormy but not cold. Went to Mrs. Buzza's to W. M. S. meeting in afternoon. Prayer meeting in church at night.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">Fri. 9</span></h2> <p>Dad went to Sullwan a nice day.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">Sat. 10</span></h2> <p>Went out to {Sulb- page molded} with Uncle T. stormy spent night at Aunt Mary Annes.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">Sun. 11</span></h2> <p>Went to church in chatsworth from Uncle Tom's.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <div class="toc"> <div class="toctitle"> <h2>Contents</h2> <span class="toctogglespan"></span></div> <ul><li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Mon._12"><span class="tocnumber">1</span> <span class="toctext">Mon. 12</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Tues._13"><span class="tocnumber">2</span> <span class="toctext">Tues. 13</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Wed._14"><span class="tocnumber">3</span> <span class="toctext">Wed. 14</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Thur._15"><span class="tocnumber">4</span> <span class="toctext">Thur. 15</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Fri._16"><span class="tocnumber">5</span> <span class="toctext">Fri. 16</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Sat._17"><span class="tocnumber">6</span> <span class="toctext">Sat. 17</span></a></li> </ul></div> <h2><span class="mw-headline">Mon. 12</span></h2> <p>Agnes McKeen here for tea. Two letters from Tom. Aunty &amp; Kit over the way at night</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">Tues. 13</span></h2> <p>Kate and I went to Leith in the evening. Letter from Dun. A wet windy night.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">Wed. 14</span></h2> <p>A blustery sort of day. Nell and I over at Ada's for afternoon. Chain letter came.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">Thur. 15</span></h2> <p>Kate and I went to prayermeeting in evening. Dad hurt his leg.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">Fri. 16</span></h2> <p>Nell and I went up to Fould's in afternoon Kate and I went up to concert with McKeen's. Fine crowd.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">Sat. 17</span></h2> <p>A very windy day. Went to Leith in afternoon and up to Buzza's for a few minutes after tea.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <div class="toc"> <div class="toctitle"> <h2>Contents</h2> <span class="toctogglespan"></span></div> <ul><li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Sun._18"><span class="tocnumber">1</span> <span class="toctext">Sun. 18</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Mon._19"><span class="tocnumber">2</span> <span class="toctext">Mon. 19</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Tues._20"><span class="tocnumber">3</span> <span class="toctext">Tues. 20</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Wed._21"><span class="tocnumber">4</span> <span class="toctext">Wed. 21</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Thur._22"><span class="tocnumber">5</span> <span class="toctext">Thur. 22</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Fri._23"><span class="tocnumber">6</span> <span class="toctext">Fri. 23</span></a></li> </ul></div> <h2><span class="mw-headline">Sun. 18</span></h2> <p>A fine bright winter day. Mr. Jance Nell came up after church. We girls went to Baptist Meeting.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">Mon. 19</span></h2> <p>A beautiful day. Aunty over to see Mrs. Day. washed.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">Tues. 20</span></h2> <p>Mrs. Day and Mrs Cameron here. Letter {eard?} from Tom. Letter from Mary C.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">Wed. 21</span></h2> <p>Snow getting soft. Went to Mrs C.W. Camerons for afternoon. Mr &amp; Mrs Buzza here at night. Letter from Tom.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">Thur. 22</span></h2> <p>Went to Prayer meeting at night. Dad and Uncle Tom went to town. sleighing getting bad.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">Fri. 23</span></h2> <p>A windy wet day. Mr. Rob. Harkness here for dinner. Kate Morry and I went to Mr C. Scots in evening. waters high</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <div class="toc"> <div class="toctitle"> <h2>Contents</h2> <span class="toctogglespan"></span></div> <ul><li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Sat._24"><span class="tocnumber">1</span> <span class="toctext">Sat. 24</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Sun._25"><span class="tocnumber">2</span> <span class="toctext">Sun. 25</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Mon._26"><span class="tocnumber">3</span> <span class="toctext">Mon. 26</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Tues._27"><span class="tocnumber">4</span> <span class="toctext">Tues. 27</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Wed._28"><span class="tocnumber">5</span> <span class="toctext">Wed. 28</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Thur._29"><span class="tocnumber">6</span> <span class="toctext">Thur. 29</span></a></li> </ul></div> <h2><span class="mw-headline">Sat. 24</span></h2> <p>Buggies out again. Mrs McKay &amp; Wes here in afternoon Went to Leith.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">Sun. 25</span></h2> <p>A nice day. A good number at church.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">Mon. 26</span></h2> <p>A beautiful day. Washed.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">Tues. 27</span></h2> <p>Quite a snow storm Vera Riddell improving.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">Wed. 28</span></h2> <p>Mrs J. W. McKeen ere. A stormy day. Kit and I went to Uncle Tom's at night.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">Thur. 29</span></h2> <p>Went to Prayer meeting. A windy day. Kate at McKays for tea.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <div class="toc"> <div class="toctitle"> <h2>Contents</h2> <span class="toctogglespan"></span></div> <ul><li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Fri._30"><span class="tocnumber">1</span> <span class="toctext">Fri. 30</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Sat._31"><span class="tocnumber">2</span> <span class="toctext">Sat. 31</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Sun._1_-_APRIL"><span class="tocnumber">3</span> <span class="toctext">Sun. 1 - APRIL</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Mon._2"><span class="tocnumber">4</span> <span class="toctext">Mon. 2</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Tues._3"><span class="tocnumber">5</span> <span class="toctext">Tues. 3</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Wed._4"><span class="tocnumber">6</span> <span class="toctext">Wed. 4</span></a></li> </ul></div> <h2><span class="mw-headline">Fri. 30</span></h2> <p>A beautiful mild spring day. We had tea at C.T. Day's.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">Sat. 31</span></h2> <p>Kate and Dad went to town.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">Sun. 1 - APRIL</span></h2> <p>A nice mild spring day.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">Mon. 2</span></h2> <p>A wet windy day.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">Tues. 3</span></h2> <p>A lovely bright day. Washed.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">Wed. 4</span></h2> <p>Kate and I over to J.H. McKeens in evening.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>April, 1917</p> <p>Thurs. 5 A very wet day. Ladies meeting at Mrs. G. W. Camerons Kate &amp; Jess home for holidays.</p> <p>Fri. 6 A very stormy day but not cold.</p> <p>Sat. 7 Roads bad. Went to Aunt Minnie's and to Leith. Aunt Kate over.</p> <p>Sun. 8 Easter Sunday. A bright cold day. W. McDonald called here. Daffodils in church.</p> <p>Mon. 9 Mrs. Sibbald here in afternoon. Mr. S. at night. Mr. McInnis &amp; Mr. Wilson here. Sold Frank. Cold day.</p> <p>Tues. 10 Spent the day down at Sibbald's.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>APRIL, 1917</p> <p>Wed. 11 Went to town with Dad. Spent afternoon with Frances.</p> <p>Thur. 12 Snow storm in evening. Nell here in afternoon &amp; to spend night. Went to choir practice at Uncle T's.</p> <p>Fri. 13 A nice day.</p> <p>Sat. 14 Went to town in morning with Uncle Tom Got a new suit.</p> <p>Sun. 15 Communion Sunday. Jess went back to town with Uncle Tom on way to Sullivan. Mr. Abram of Toronto took service.</p> <p>Mon. 15 Grandma died.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>APRIL, 1917</p> <p>Tues. 17 Dad went to town.</p> <p>Wed. 18 Had pancakes in {illegible} of the day. A fine spring day.</p> <p>Thur. 19 Dad went out to Grandma's funeral taking Dr. Fraser with him.</p> <p>Fri. 20 A very warm day. Thunder storm at night. Ice went out of bay.</p> <p>Sat. 21 Colder. Aunt Grace and Henry here. Kate &amp; Dad in town Ada over for afternoon.</p> <p>Sun. 22 Henry Kate &amp; I went back to the bush for flowers.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>APRIL, 1917</p> <p>Mon. 21 A lovely day. Letter from Tom. Pancakes. Kate &amp; I went to {Buzzas?} &amp; Mr. Kenn's in the evening.</p> <p>Tues. 21 A cool wind blowing. Mrs. Veitch and Aunt Minnie here. Letter from Tom telling that he had gone to France.</p> <p>Wed. 25 A windy day. Spent the afternoon at McKays. Cable from Tom.</p> <p>Thur. 26 A wet morning Kate &amp; I went to prayermeeting.</p> <p>Fri. 27 Windy &amp; rather cold. Henry &amp; I went to Annan. Jess came home. Two letters from Tom from France.</p> <p>Sat. 28 Aunt Grace &amp; Henry went to Uncle Tom's. Wood all piled.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>APRIL, 1917</p> <p>Sun. 29 Warmer. Mr. &amp; Mrs. Jones &amp; Bessie up after church. {Morry?} took Jess back to school.</p> <p>Mon. 30 Aunt Grace &amp; Aunt Minnie over in morning. New harrow came. Wilson over. Dad took Aunt {G?} &amp; H. to town.</p> <p>Tues. 1-MAY Ground white in morning a cold bleak wind blowing.</p> <p>Wed. 2 Cold and quite windy.</p> <p>Thur. 3 Had a bad cold but went to the meeting at Mrs. McKay's. Cold.</p> <p>Fri. 45 Warmer. Washed.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>Sat. 5 Jess walked home from school in morning. Aunt Grace, H., Aunt Minnie C., &amp; C. Aunt Nell &amp; Anne came in Mr. Finlay's car. Aunt Nell going back again.</p> <p>Sun. 6 A nice day. First day of Sunday School. All went to church but Colin Henry &amp; I.</p> <p>Mon. 7. Aunt Grace &amp; Henry here for Supper. Went to the lake at night.</p> <p>Tues. 8 Aunt Grace left on early train. Six letters from Tom.</p> <p>Wed. 9 Fine and warm. Went to meeting in school to organize Red Cross Society.</p> <p>Thur. 10 Sent off {boas?} to Tom Chisholm and our Tom. Went to prayer meeting. Nice bright day.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <div class="toc"> <div class="toctitle"> <h2>Contents</h2> <span class="toctogglespan"></span></div> <ul><li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Fri._11"><span class="tocnumber">1</span> <span class="toctext">Fri. 11</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Sat._12"><span class="tocnumber">2</span> <span class="toctext">Sat. 12</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Sun._13"><span class="tocnumber">3</span> <span class="toctext">Sun. 13</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Mon._14"><span class="tocnumber">4</span> <span class="toctext">Mon. 14</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Tues._15"><span class="tocnumber">5</span> <span class="toctext">Tues. 15</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Wed._16"><span class="tocnumber">6</span> <span class="toctext">Wed. 16</span></a></li> </ul></div> <h2><span class="mw-headline">Fri. 11</span></h2> <p>Nice bright day.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">Sat. 12</span></h2> <p>Dad took dat cattle to town Aunty went to Ross's. Bright.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">Sun. 13</span></h2> <p>Chuch at night for first time. We girls Colin &amp; James went to Hogg's back in afternoon.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">Mon. 14</span></h2> <p>Letters from Boy. He's back in hospital in England.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">Tues. 15</span></h2> <p>Anne Dad &amp; I went to Town. Anne stayed in row way to Aunt Nell's.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">Wed. 16</span></h2> <p>A very cloudy smoky day. Colin &amp; I went to lake at night.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <div class="toc"> <div class="toctitle"> <h2>Contents</h2> <span class="toctogglespan"></span></div> <ul><li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Thur._17"><span class="tocnumber">1</span> <span class="toctext">Thur. 17</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Fri._18"><span class="tocnumber">2</span> <span class="toctext">Fri. 18</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Sat._19"><span class="tocnumber">3</span> <span class="toctext">Sat. 19</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Sun._20"><span class="tocnumber">4</span> <span class="toctext">Sun. 20</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Mon._21"><span class="tocnumber">5</span> <span class="toctext">Mon. 21</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Tues._22"><span class="tocnumber">6</span> <span class="toctext">Tues. 22</span></a></li> </ul></div> <h2><span class="mw-headline">Thur. 17</span></h2> <p>Took my dress to Mrs. Alexander's and called on Flemings Men finished seeding</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">Fri. 18</span></h2> <p>Spent the day at Sibbald's Lally was down. Marion came up with Laura after school.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">Sat. 19</span></h2> <p>Aunt Minnie &amp; Colin left. A terrific wind storm at noon. Tom's pictures came.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">Sun. 20</span></h2> <p>A nice day. Nell came up in afternoon. wet to church and Sunday School.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">Mon. 21</span></h2> <p>A nice day washed.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">Tues. 22</span></h2> <p>A wet day.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <div class="toc"> <div class="toctitle"> <h2>Contents</h2> <span class="toctogglespan"></span></div> <ul><li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Wed._23"><span class="tocnumber">1</span> <span class="toctext">Wed. 23</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Thur._24"><span class="tocnumber">2</span> <span class="toctext">Thur. 24</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Fri._25"><span class="tocnumber">3</span> <span class="toctext">Fri. 25</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Sat._26"><span class="tocnumber">4</span> <span class="toctext">Sat. 26</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Sun._27"><span class="tocnumber">5</span> <span class="toctext">Sun. 27</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Mon._28"><span class="tocnumber">6</span> <span class="toctext">Mon. 28</span></a></li> </ul></div> <h2><span class="mw-headline">Wed. 23</span></h2> <p>Snowed damp and cold. Cable from Tom.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">Thur. 24</span></h2> <p>Not much like a holiday. Went to Mrs. Alexander's. Prayer meeting at night. cold &amp; damp.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">Fri. 25</span></h2> <p>Nell and I went up to see Verce. warmer.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">Sat. 26</span></h2> <p>Threatening rain. warmer.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">Sun. 27</span></h2> <p>A cool wind. Uncle Tom and I went out and I went to Weavers. church and prayer meeting sunday school at night.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">Mon. 28</span></h2> <p>Mrs Kettles and Miss Gelchrist here in afternoon</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <div class="toc"> <div class="toctitle"> <h2>Contents</h2> <span class="toctogglespan"></span></div> <ul><li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Tues._29"><span class="tocnumber">1</span> <span class="toctext">Tues. 29</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Wed._30"><span class="tocnumber">2</span> <span class="toctext">Wed. 30</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Thur._31"><span class="tocnumber">3</span> <span class="toctext">Thur. 31</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#JUNE.2C_1917_Fri._1"><span class="tocnumber">4</span> <span class="toctext">JUNE, 1917 Fri. 1</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Sat._2"><span class="tocnumber">5</span> <span class="toctext">Sat. 2</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Sun._3"><span class="tocnumber">6</span> <span class="toctext">Sun. 3</span></a></li> </ul></div> <h2><span class="mw-headline">Tues. 29</span></h2> <p>A fine warm day went up to Miss Hagg's.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">Wed. 30</span></h2> <p>Nell and Jim up in evening fine and warm.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">Thur. 31</span></h2> <p>Rained I went to prayer meeting.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">JUNE, 1917 Fri. 1</span></h2> <p>I went to Leith in evening with to Mrs Alexander's</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">Sat. 2</span></h2> <p>Aunty went to town with Uncle Tom.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">Sun. 3</span></h2> <p>Cool. All wento to church but myself and mother.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <div class="toc"> <div class="toctitle"> <h2>Contents</h2> <span class="toctogglespan"></span></div> <ul><li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Mon._4"><span class="tocnumber">1</span> <span class="toctext">Mon. 4</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Tues._5"><span class="tocnumber">2</span> <span class="toctext">Tues. 5</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Wed._6"><span class="tocnumber">3</span> <span class="toctext">Wed. 6</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Thur._7"><span class="tocnumber">4</span> <span class="toctext">Thur. 7</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Fri._8"><span class="tocnumber">5</span> <span class="toctext">Fri. 8</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Sat._9"><span class="tocnumber">6</span> <span class="toctext">Sat. 9</span></a></li> </ul></div> <h2><span class="mw-headline">Mon. 4</span></h2> <p>A fine day. Mr. Brookes still away. Morry here.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">Tues. 5</span></h2> <p>Cool and fair. Kate &amp; I went to McKeen's at night.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">Wed. 6</span></h2> <p>Morry and I were to have gone to S.S. convention but we had thunderstorm in afternoon &amp; evening.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">Thur. 7</span></h2> <p>A wet day. Went to Agnes McKeen's to the meeting and to prayer meeting at night.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">Fri. 8</span></h2> <p>Another wet day. Went up to Harknesses at night with Nell and Jim.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">Sat. 9</span></h2> <p>Dad Kate and Jen went to town.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <div class="toc"> <div class="toctitle"> <h2>Contents</h2> <span class="toctogglespan"></span></div> <ul><li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Sun._10"><span class="tocnumber">1</span> <span class="toctext">Sun. 10</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Mon._11"><span class="tocnumber">2</span> <span class="toctext">Mon. 11</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Tues._12"><span class="tocnumber">3</span> <span class="toctext">Tues. 12</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Wed._13"><span class="tocnumber">4</span> <span class="toctext">Wed. 13</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Thur._14"><span class="tocnumber">5</span> <span class="toctext">Thur. 14</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Fri._15"><span class="tocnumber">6</span> <span class="toctext">Fri. 15</span></a></li> </ul></div> <h2><span class="mw-headline">Sun. 10</span></h2> <p>A fine cool day. Mother up in wheeled chair. Went to chuch &amp; Sunday School.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">Mon. 11</span></h2> <p>Fine and warm. Went up to Miss Hogg's.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">Tues. 12</span></h2> <p>Wet. {?} &amp; churned here.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">Wed. 13</span></h2> <p>Wet. "Forget what did".</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">Thur. 14</span></h2> <p>Still cool. Went up to prayer meeting at night.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">Fri. 15</span></h2> <p>Preparatory service at Annan Dad &amp; I up. Aunty over at McKeens for tea.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <div class="toc"> <div class="toctitle"> <h2>Contents</h2> <span class="toctogglespan"></span></div> <ul><li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Sat._16"><span class="tocnumber">1</span> <span class="toctext">Sat. 16</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Sun._17"><span class="tocnumber">2</span> <span class="toctext">Sun. 17</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Mon._18"><span class="tocnumber">3</span> <span class="toctext">Mon. 18</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Tues._19"><span class="tocnumber">4</span> <span class="toctext">Tues. 19</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Wed._20"><span class="tocnumber">5</span> <span class="toctext">Wed. 20</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Thur._21"><span class="tocnumber">6</span> <span class="toctext">Thur. 21</span></a></li> </ul></div> <h2><span class="mw-headline">Sat. 16</span></h2> <p>Went to town and got a new hat.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">Sun. 17</span></h2> <p>Communion at Annan. We girls &amp; Dad went up. Sunday S. and church at night.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">Mon. 18</span></h2> <p>A big rain storm</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">Tues. 19</span></h2> <p>More rain. Aunt Minnie over all ni{ink on page}</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">Wed. 20</span></h2> <p>Entrance exams begin.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">Thur. 21</span></h2> <p>A fine cool day. Jess and Kit at Sibbald's for tea. Went to prayer meeting.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <div class="toc"> <div class="toctitle"> <h2>Contents</h2> <span class="toctogglespan"></span></div> <ul><li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Fri._22"><span class="tocnumber">1</span> <span class="toctext">Fri. 22</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Sat._23"><span class="tocnumber">2</span> <span class="toctext">Sat. 23</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Sun._24"><span class="tocnumber">3</span> <span class="toctext">Sun. 24</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Mon._25"><span class="tocnumber">4</span> <span class="toctext">Mon. 25</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Tues._26"><span class="tocnumber">5</span> <span class="toctext">Tues. 26</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Wed._27"><span class="tocnumber">6</span> <span class="toctext">Wed. 27</span></a></li> </ul></div> <h2><span class="mw-headline">Fri. 22</span></h2> <p>Institure meeting at Annan at night. Wa{ink on page} and Jess went up. Mr Buzza James here corn planting.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">Sat. 23</span></h2> <p>Spent the day in town. It rained all afternoon. Went to detists. finished corn and dad {?} in turnips.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">Sun. 24</span></h2> <p>Mr. Scott preaching. Ada away at Hunters.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">Mon. 25</span></h2> <p>Mack &amp; Bob McGregor and Christin and little Mack here in the afternoon.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">Tues. 26</span></h2> <p>Sultry all day. Thunder at night. Went to R.C. meeting in school in p.m. Mrs McKeen's operation.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">Wed. 27</span></h2> <p>A fine cool day. Went up to Miss Hogg's.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <div class="toc"> <div class="toctitle"> <h2>Contents</h2> <span class="toctogglespan"></span></div> <ul><li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Thur._28"><span class="tocnumber">1</span> <span class="toctext">Thur. 28</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Fri._29"><span class="tocnumber">2</span> <span class="toctext">Fri. 29</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Sat._30"><span class="tocnumber">3</span> <span class="toctext">Sat. 30</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#JULY.2C_1917_Sun._1"><span class="tocnumber">4</span> <span class="toctext">JULY, 1917 Sun. 1</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Mon._2"><span class="tocnumber">5</span> <span class="toctext">Mon. 2</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Tues._3"><span class="tocnumber">6</span> <span class="toctext">Tues. 3</span></a></li> </ul></div> <h2><span class="mw-headline">Thur. 28</span></h2> <p>Went to prayer meeting at night. Got flowers for Aunt Minnie</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">Fri. 29</span></h2> <p>A wet night but nice day. Was at Aunt Minnie's in p.m. Aunty Dad and the girls over at silver wedding.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">Sat. 30</span></h2> <p>Dad in town all day. A fine day.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">JULY, 1917 Sun. 1</span></h2> <p>Biggest rain of the season. Great floods around.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">Mon. 2</span></h2> <p>Red Cross sale of homemade baking in hall. Big time.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">Tues. 3</span></h2> <p>Letter from Tom. telling of his visit to Scotland. Went to Uncle Tom's at night.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <div class="toc"> <div class="toctitle"> <h2>Contents</h2> <span class="toctogglespan"></span></div> <ul><li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Wed._4"><span class="tocnumber">1</span> <span class="toctext">Wed. 4</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Thur._5"><span class="tocnumber">2</span> <span class="toctext">Thur. 5</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Fri._6"><span class="tocnumber">3</span> <span class="toctext">Fri. 6</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Sat._7"><span class="tocnumber">4</span> <span class="toctext">Sat. 7</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Sun._8"><span class="tocnumber">5</span> <span class="toctext">Sun. 8</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Mon._9"><span class="tocnumber">6</span> <span class="toctext">Mon. 9</span></a></li> </ul></div> <h2><span class="mw-headline">Wed. 4</span></h2> <p>We washed and the girls went back for berries in the afternoon.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">Thur. 5</span></h2> <p>Meeting at Mrs. Jones but was not able to go nor to prayer meeting at night</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">Fri. 6</span></h2> <p>Straw berry picking the order of the day.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">Sat. 7</span></h2> <p>Uncle T. &amp; Aunt M. went to Chatsworth. Thunder storm in afternoon. Rained all night.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">Sun. 8</span></h2> <p>A misty cool day. Several of the campers out at chuch.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">Mon. 9</span></h2> <p>A wet day Water over the bridge at the barn. Aunt Minnie &amp; Uncle T. here in p.m. Hail storm in O.S.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <div class="toc"> <div class="toctitle"> <h2>Contents</h2> <span class="toctogglespan"></span></div> <ul><li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Tues._10"><span class="tocnumber">1</span> <span class="toctext">Tues. 10</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Wed._11"><span class="tocnumber">2</span> <span class="toctext">Wed. 11</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Thur._12"><span class="tocnumber">3</span> <span class="toctext">Thur. 12</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Fri._13"><span class="tocnumber">4</span> <span class="toctext">Fri. 13</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Sat._14"><span class="tocnumber">5</span> <span class="toctext">Sat. 14</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Sun._15"><span class="tocnumber">6</span> <span class="toctext">Sun. 15</span></a></li> </ul></div> <h2><span class="mw-headline">Tues. 10</span></h2> <p>Rained most of the day.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">Wed. 11</span></h2> <p>Dad in town a rather wet day.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">Thur. 12</span></h2> <p>Dad in town all day. Was up at Thompson's. Went to Leith in p.m. Nell up Went to prayer meeting.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">Fri. 13</span></h2> <p>Kate &amp; I went back for berries in afternoon. Fine lot.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">Sat. 14</span></h2> <p>Mr. Duncan here for dinner. Colin &amp; Aunt M. came down. Went to Uncle Tom's for all night.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">Sun. 15</span></h2> <p>A cool day. Went to S.S. and came home to stay with mother.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <div class="toc"> <div class="toctitle"> <h2>Contents</h2> <span class="toctogglespan"></span></div> <ul><li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Mon._16"><span class="tocnumber">1</span> <span class="toctext">Mon. 16</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Tues._17"><span class="tocnumber">2</span> <span class="toctext">Tues. 17</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Wed._18"><span class="tocnumber">3</span> <span class="toctext">Wed. 18</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Thur._19"><span class="tocnumber">4</span> <span class="toctext">Thur. 19</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Fri._20"><span class="tocnumber">5</span> <span class="toctext">Fri. 20</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Sat._21"><span class="tocnumber">6</span> <span class="toctext">Sat. 21</span></a></li> </ul></div> <h2><span class="mw-headline">Mon. 16</span></h2> <p>Spent the day back at the berries.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">Tues. 17</span></h2> <p>Took our lunch and went for berries Claire and &amp; Bink up. Colin &amp; I at Leith at night.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">Wed. 18</span></h2> <p>Dad in town Aunt M. &amp; Colin left in the morning for Belle Weaver's.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">Thur. 19</span></h2> <p>Fine warm day Mr Fraser here in after noon. Dad started the hat. Prayer meeting at night.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">Fri. 20</span></h2> <p>A little shower in afternoon. Hannah up in evening. cool.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">Sat. 21</span></h2> <p>Tom Thompson's funeral. Mr Telperd here working at hay. Very warm.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">Sun. 22</span></h2> <p>Another warm day not day we could wear dudders to church.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">Mon. 23</span></h2> <p>A warm day. Ms. Telford, Cochrane, Gibson &amp; Emslie here working at hay.</p> <p></p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">Tues. 24</span></h2> <p>Cooler. fine Mr. Cochrane in afternoon. Kate &amp; Jess up at Piddell's.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <div class="toc"> <div class="toctitle"> <h2>Contents</h2> <span class="toctogglespan"></span></div> <ul><li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Sun._22"><span class="tocnumber">1</span> <span class="toctext">Sun. 22</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Mon._23"><span class="tocnumber">2</span> <span class="toctext">Mon. 23</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Tues._24"><span class="tocnumber">3</span> <span class="toctext">Tues. 24</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#AUGUST.2C_1917_Sat._18"><span class="tocnumber">4</span> <span class="toctext">AUGUST, 1917 Sat. 18</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Sun._19"><span class="tocnumber">5</span> <span class="toctext">Sun. 19</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Mon._20"><span class="tocnumber">6</span> <span class="toctext">Mon. 20</span></a></li> </ul></div> <h2><span class="mw-headline">Sun. 22</span></h2> <p>Another warm day. we could wear light {dussers?} to church.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">Mon. 23</span></h2> <p>A warm day. Ms. Filford, Chochrane, Gibson &amp; Emslie here working at hay.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">Tues. 24</span></h2> <p>Coolwer. fine Mr. Chochrane up in afternoon. Kate &amp; Jess up at Piddell's.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">AUGUST, 1917 Sat. 18</span></h2> <p>Morry Anne and I went to Jim Lynn's for dinner Nellie for tea up to Uncle J. &amp; McAlahearns. Jim T. met up there and we spent the evening in Chatsworth.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">Sun. 19</span></h2> <p>Went to Chatsworth church in morning. Got word of Dad's illness after chuch so Morry and I started home calling at Lambles &amp; Uncle Tom on our way.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">Mon. 20</span></h2> <p>Severe electric storm in early morning Eloise Telfnd came up to churn. Ms Armstrong here in afternoon.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <div class="toc"> <div class="toctitle"> <h2>Contents</h2> <span class="toctogglespan"></span></div> <ul><li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Tues._21"><span class="tocnumber">1</span> <span class="toctext">Tues. 21</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Wed._22"><span class="tocnumber">2</span> <span class="toctext">Wed. 22</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Thur._23"><span class="tocnumber">3</span> <span class="toctext">Thur. 23</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Fri._24"><span class="tocnumber">4</span> <span class="toctext">Fri. 24</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Sat._25"><span class="tocnumber">5</span> <span class="toctext">Sat. 25</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Sun._26"><span class="tocnumber">6</span> <span class="toctext">Sun. 26</span></a></li> </ul></div> <h2><span class="mw-headline">Tues. 21</span></h2> <p>Mr &amp; Mrs Neil McDonald, Mr A. G &amp; McKay here in evening.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">Wed. 22</span></h2> <p>Washed in morning. The girls our at the corn all day.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">Thur. 23</span></h2> <p>Prayer meeting at night Morry &amp; Jess in town in afternoon. wet.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">Fri. 24</span></h2> <p>Jim &amp; Lydia down. a very wet night.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">Sat. 25</span></h2> <p>A wet cold day. Spent the after noon over at Ada's.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">Sun. 26</span></h2> <p>All at church but Dad. cool and fair.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <div class="toc"> <div class="toctitle"> <h2>Contents</h2> <span class="toctogglespan"></span></div> <ul><li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Mon._27"><span class="tocnumber">1</span> <span class="toctext">Mon. 27</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Tues._28"><span class="tocnumber">2</span> <span class="toctext">Tues. 28</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Wed._29"><span class="tocnumber">3</span> <span class="toctext">Wed. 29</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Thur._30"><span class="tocnumber">4</span> <span class="toctext">Thur. 30</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Fri._31"><span class="tocnumber">5</span> <span class="toctext">Fri. 31</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Sat._1_-_SEPTEMBER"><span class="tocnumber">6</span> <span class="toctext">Sat. 1 - SEPTEMBER</span></a></li> </ul></div> <h2><span class="mw-headline">Mon. 27</span></h2> <p>A heavy rain at night. Aunt Minnie over all night.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">Tues. 28</span></h2> <p>Mr. Buzza and Ross started the {binder?} to day. Mr Jones Mrs McKay Ida, Annie and Godfrey here. First letter from Tom from France.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">Wed. 29</span></h2> <p>A fine harvest day. Mr Telfnd and Mr Libson here.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">Thur. 30</span></h2> <p>Ms. Armstrong up in the morning. A fine harvest day.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">Fri. 31</span></h2> <p>Ladies meeting happy at Mr. Scotts. A Birthday! fine cool day.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">Sat. 1 - SEPTEMBER</span></h2> <p>The men finished cutting at noon. Rain at night.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <div class="toc"> <div class="toctitle"> <h2>Contents</h2> <span class="toctogglespan"></span></div> <ul><li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Sun._2"><span class="tocnumber">1</span> <span class="toctext">Sun. 2</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Mon._3"><span class="tocnumber">2</span> <span class="toctext">Mon. 3</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Tues._4"><span class="tocnumber">3</span> <span class="toctext">Tues. 4</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Wed._5"><span class="tocnumber">4</span> <span class="toctext">Wed. 5</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Thur._6"><span class="tocnumber">5</span> <span class="toctext">Thur. 6</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Fri._7"><span class="tocnumber">6</span> <span class="toctext">Fri. 7</span></a></li> </ul></div> <h2><span class="mw-headline">Sun. 2</span></h2> <p>Dr. Fraser preaching. A cool day.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">Mon. 3</span></h2> <p>Dad took Jess into town in late afternoon.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">Tues. 4</span></h2> <p>Kate started back to school. The men began to draw in.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">Wed. 5</span></h2> <p>Drawing in all day. High wind in evening.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">Thur. 6</span></h2> <p>Still drawing in.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">Fri. 7</span></h2> <p>Went over to C.W. Scott's at night.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <div class="toc"> <div class="toctitle"> <h2>Contents</h2> <span class="toctogglespan"></span></div> <ul><li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Sat._8"><span class="tocnumber">1</span> <span class="toctext">Sat. 8</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Sun._9"><span class="tocnumber">2</span> <span class="toctext">Sun. 9</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Mon._10"><span class="tocnumber">3</span> <span class="toctext">Mon. 10</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Tues._11"><span class="tocnumber">4</span> <span class="toctext">Tues. 11</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Wed._12"><span class="tocnumber">5</span> <span class="toctext">Wed. 12</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Thur._13"><span class="tocnumber">6</span> <span class="toctext">Thur. 13</span></a></li> </ul></div> <h2><span class="mw-headline">Sat. 8</span></h2> <p>A great harvest day. Mr. J. Buckley here helping.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">Sun. 9</span></h2> <p>Mr. McKenzie preaching. Quite cool. Little shower at night.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">Mon. 10</span></h2> <p>Finished harvest. J. Buckly J. Cunningham J. McKeen, B. Buzza, Mr McNeil Mr Johnson here.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">Tues. 11</span></h2> <p>Finished harvest at Uncle Tom's Dad went to town in afternoon.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">Wed. 12</span></h2> <p>Dad and I went to town. Dad went up to the fair. warmer.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">Thur. 13</span></h2> <p>Took in some rakings. Threatened rain.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <div class="toc"> <div class="toctitle"> <h2>Contents</h2> <span class="toctogglespan"></span></div> <ul><li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Fri._14"><span class="tocnumber">1</span> <span class="toctext">Fri. 14</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Sat._15"><span class="tocnumber">2</span> <span class="toctext">Sat. 15</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Sun._16"><span class="tocnumber">3</span> <span class="toctext">Sun. 16</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Mon._17"><span class="tocnumber">4</span> <span class="toctext">Mon. 17</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Tues._18"><span class="tocnumber">5</span> <span class="toctext">Tues. 18</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Wed._19"><span class="tocnumber">6</span> <span class="toctext">Wed. 19</span></a></li> </ul></div> <h2><span class="mw-headline">Fri. 14</span></h2> <p>A very little shower in afternoon</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">Sat. 15</span></h2> <p>Dad went to town. Spent afternoon at Sibbalds. Three letters from Tom.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">Sun. 16</span></h2> <p>Mr. McKenzie preached. Fine and warm.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">Mon. 17</span></h2> <p>Washed. Fine cool day.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">Tues. 18</span></h2> <p>Aunty spent the day at Uncle Tom's {?} and baked.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">Wed. 19</span></h2> <p>Kate and I went up to the school fair. Splendid time.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <div class="toc"> <div class="toctitle"> <h2>Contents</h2> <span class="toctogglespan"></span></div> <ul><li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Thur._20"><span class="tocnumber">1</span> <span class="toctext">Thur. 20</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Fri._21"><span class="tocnumber">2</span> <span class="toctext">Fri. 21</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Sat._22"><span class="tocnumber">3</span> <span class="toctext">Sat. 22</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Sun._23"><span class="tocnumber">4</span> <span class="toctext">Sun. 23</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Mon._24"><span class="tocnumber">5</span> <span class="toctext">Mon. 24</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Tues._25"><span class="tocnumber">6</span> <span class="toctext">Tues. 25</span></a></li> </ul></div> <h2><span class="mw-headline">Thur. 20</span></h2> <p>Cloudy but no rain. Took butter to Leith.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">Fri. 21</span></h2> <p>Kate and I went to Dothwells fair with Mr McKeen. We girls went to Ada's for apples at night.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">Sat. 22</span></h2> <p>Went to Sibbald's raising. Dad and Kate went to town at night.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">Sun. 23</span></h2> <p>A fine cool day Nell came up and we went to Hoggs back. Morry &amp; Wes in for tea. Stayed home from chuch with mother.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">Mon. 24</span></h2> <p>Made jelly.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">Tues. 25</span></h2> <p>Forget what did.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <div class="toc"> <div class="toctitle"> <h2>Contents</h2> <span class="toctogglespan"></span></div> <ul><li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Wed._26"><span class="tocnumber">1</span> <span class="toctext">Wed. 26</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Thur._27"><span class="tocnumber">2</span> <span class="toctext">Thur. 27</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Fri._28"><span class="tocnumber">3</span> <span class="toctext">Fri. 28</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Sat._29"><span class="tocnumber">4</span> <span class="toctext">Sat. 29</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Sun._30"><span class="tocnumber">5</span> <span class="toctext">Sun. 30</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Mon._1_-_OCTOBER"><span class="tocnumber">6</span> <span class="toctext">Mon. 1 - OCTOBER</span></a></li> </ul></div> <h2><span class="mw-headline">Wed. 26</span></h2> <p>Mrs Ferguson Mrs Hogg Mr. McDonald Mack Jean and Jim here. Went to McKeens at night.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">Thur. 27</span></h2> <p>Went to Leith with butter at night.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">Fri. 28</span></h2> <p>Kate had her corn roast in afternoon Preparatory service at night. Mr. Vanuyok all from Annan.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">Sat. 29</span></h2> <p>Aunt Minnie &amp; Colin here in morning. Dad &amp; Uncle Tom brot out cattle. Nell here in afternoon. Thunder storm at night</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">Sun. 30</span></h2> <p>Communion a rather cold wet day. Sunday School at 1.30</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">Mon. 1 - OCTOBER</span></h2> <p>Rained</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>October, 1917</p> <p>Tues. 2 Rained quite heavily.</p> <p>Wed. 3 Rained cold</p> <p>Wed.4 W.M. S Thank offering meeting in church afternoon. fine.</p> <p>Fri. 5 Very high wind in afternoon &amp; at night. Kate west to O.R on way to Chatsworth</p> <p>Sat. 6 Spent the afternoon at Rosses. Jess came home.</p> <p>Sun. 7 Jess &amp; I went to S.S. Jess went down with Nell, Dad stayed home with mother. Dr. J.D. Fraser preached</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>OCTOBER 1917</p> <p>Mon. 8 Thanksgiving Dad went in for Kate. Kate &amp; I went to Thanksgiving service at Annan in the evening.</p> <p>Tues. 9 Made pickles. went to Leith in afternoon.</p> <p>Wed. 10 Heavy frost at night. Kate went in with Mail man to convention</p> <p>Thurs. 11 Washed. Mr, Jones here in afternoon went to prayer meeting.</p> <p>Fri. 12 A wet day. Ironed.</p> <p>Sat. 13 Dad went into town for Kate in morning. They started to cut corn at Buzza's in after noon</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>OCTOBER, 1917</p> <p>Sun. 14 Went to church and Sunday school, windy.</p> <p>Mon. 15 Went to Leith in afternoon. Started to cut corn with sickle</p> <p>Tues. 16 Red cross meeting in B. church. Fine &amp; Made jelly</p> <p>Wed. 17 Churned. Rained a little. Two letters from Tom</p> <p>Thurs. 18 Milder with some rain. Went to prayer meeting at night.</p> <p>Fri. 19 Dad in town in the morning. Rain. Cold. A few flakes of snow.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>OCTOBER 1917</p> <p>Sat. 20 Dad and Uncle Tom at the corn all day. Went to pick beechnuts for a short time.</p> <p>Sun. 21 A fine lot at Sunday School. Cold.</p> <p>Mon. 22 Nice in morning but it commenced to rain a little.</p> <p>Tue. 23 Mr. C.W. Cameron's sale Packed boys boxes in church.</p> <p>Wed. 24 Corn cutters at Uncle TOm's. Went to Scott's in afternoon.</p> <p>Thurs. 25 Corn men here for tea. Went to prayer meeting. High wind.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>OCTOBER 1917</p> <p>Fri. 26 Men here for dinner, Went for beechnuts in afternoon. Windy night. lovely day.</p> <p>Sat. 27 Dad and Kate in O S. went for beechnuts in afternoon.</p> <p>Sun. 28 Last day of S.S. Congregational meeting after church. Kate Nell and I went for a walk.</p> <p>Mon. 29 Raining.</p> <p>Tues. 30 Washed. Mrs. R Harkness died. Snow storm.</p> <p>Wed. 31 Halloween. more snow. went ever to Mr. Scotts.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>NOVEMBER 1917</p> <p>Thurs. 1 Went to Mrs. Harkens funeral. Prayer meeting at night. Walter Harrison came.</p> <p>Fri. 2 W.M.S. meeting at Miss Gilchrists. Snow all gone by night. Kate &amp; I over at McKern's at night.</p> <p>Sat. 3 Went to town in afternoon. A beautiful Indian summer day.</p> <p>Sun. 4 Kate &amp; James went to O.S. to church. Aunty over the way for dinner Went to Sibbald's for tea. lovely day.</p> <p>Mon.5 Another fine day. Went picking beechnuts Nell had a cable from Tom.</p> <p>Tues. 6 Dull but no rain. Washed.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>NOVEMBER , 1917</p> <p>Wed. 7 colder.</p> <p>Thurs. 8 Still quite cold. Prayer meeting at night.</p> <p>Fri. 9 Went for beechnuts in afternoon.</p> <p>Sat. 10 Kate &amp; I at beechnuts all afternoon. Went to McKeen's at night. Misty.</p> <p>Sun.11 Very dark night and still misty. Kate &amp; I over the way in morning. W. Ferguson's funeral.</p> <p>Mon. 12 A beautiful day. Washed Uncle Will G. and Colin here.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>NOVEMBER , 1917</p> <p>Tues. 13 Colin &amp; Uncle W. left after dinner. Aunt Mary Ann. Mick and Jack G. here.</p> <p>Wed. 14 Kate and I went over to Scott's at night.</p> <p>Thur. 15 Kate went to prayer meeting. Threshing machine came.</p> <p>Fri. 16 Nell up all day Mr &amp; Mrs Jones here in afternoon.</p> <p>Sat. 17 Dad went to town Jess came home. Threshers left here about three o'clock.</p> <p>Sun. 18 Dark at night Jess went to town in afternoon with MS Keens</p> <p>8</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>NOVEMBER , 1917</p> <p>Mon. 19 Washed A beautiful day.</p> <p>Tues. 20 Snow at night Nell and I went to town</p> <p>Wed. 21 Aunt Minnie over in after noon.</p> <p>Thur. 22 Snowing and very cold.</p> <p>Fri. 23 Very cold Jess came home. Walter put wood in wood shed.</p> <p>Sat. 24{ unable to make out words to faint}</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>NOVEMBER, 1917</p> <p>Sun. 25 All at church but Dad Aunt M and I.</p> <p>Mon. 26 Mother died.</p> <p>Tues. 27</p> <p>Wed. 28 Mother's funeral day.</p> <p>Thur. 29 A beautiful day.</p> <p>Fri. 30 Wet.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>DECEMBER, 1917</p> <p>Sat. 1 Dad in town</p> <p>Sun. 2 All out to church but Dad and Walter. Jess back to school.</p> <p>Mon. 3</p> <p>Tues. 4</p> <p>Wed. 5</p> <p>Thur. 6</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>DECEMBER, 1917</p> <p>Fri. 7 Dad took calf to town. Went to W. MS. annual meeting in church.</p> <p>Sat.8 Very cold and stormy</p> <p>Sun. 9 A very stormy day. No service here at all.</p> <p>Mon. 10 Went over to McKeens in afternoon cold. Dad sent off Tom's slicker</p> <p>Tues. 11 Spent afternoon at Scotts. Aunt Kate over.</p> <p>Wed. 12 Dad &amp; I went to town. Aunt Minnie over.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>DECEMBER, 1917</p> <p>Thur. 13 A stormy day. Did not go to prayer meeting. Men took in hay stack.</p> <p>Fri. 14</p> <p>Sat. 15 Dad &amp; Walter in town, Aunt Kate over in after noon. lovely day.</p> <p>Sun1 16 Communion service at Annan fine day. Spent afternoon and evening at Sibbald's.</p> <p>Mon. 17 Went to Annan to vote. A lovely day.</p> <p>Tues. 18 Went to Leith in afternoon. Roads getting soft.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>DECEMBER, 1917</p> <p>Wed. 19 ROads breaking up.</p> <p>Thur. 20 Sleighing done.</p> <p>Fri. 21 Dad went in for Jess in afternoon with the buggy.</p> <p>Sat. 22 A lovely day. Dad in town, Kate &amp; Jess down at hall in after noon. Concert at night lovely moonlight.</p> <p>Sun.23 A fine day soft Nell up after church. went to Baptist meeting</p> <p>Mon. 24 Cold and clear Walter went home. Was at Rosses for tea. Dad down to audit school books. Mr Buzza &amp; Mr. Fawcett over,</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>DECEMBER, 1917</p> <p>Tues. 25 A stormy cold day. The folks over as usual.</p> <p>Wed. 26 Went out to Chatswich by barn to Rutherford's. cold. Spent evening at Mr. Black's.</p> <p>Thur. 27 Colder. Went over to Uncle T'S in after noon and on to Francis Bairds.</p> </div> transcribed https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/ae894f24ba89211c63e61024c5e078d9.pdf 23b07037034cbd52f403ed6351df96a5 PDF Text Text ���GRANDMOTHER'S DIARY 1898 ...155 Jan. 1 A cold Sunday.IwenttoChurchinthemorning.Nelliecameintheafternoon.Mr.Vincen drove here with father's horse. we had our New Year's Turkey for dinner. they stayed all night & we had a pleasant evening. Nellie has a school at the locks if she gets her certificate. dinner taking Eva & Louie hack with them. Trustees met here today. School will not open till next week. 5 Rather snowey. George, Charlie & I went to tea at Mitchell's. Geo came home early we had a pleasant evening. 7 Horrid stormy day. Mr. Vincent c a m e back from Falkenburg. School teacher arrived. to church at night & I played Mr. Mitchell's farewell service. 9 Mr. V. went back to Hays. turned cold. 10 Very cold snap. 40° below. Denned up. (dened up) 11 Moderated after noon. Lucy drove the children home. Party at the Hall. Geo & I went for an hour. Charlie stayed all night. Mr. V. came & stayed the night. 12 Nice bright day. Mr. V. went to Thomses. I called at the Parsonage. Mr. Lloyd & his son were there. the Mitchell's leave tomorrow & stay the night at Mr. Sm 13 Rain & snow. Miss Loveday came to see Annie had tea here. Children went to Pres. Xmas tree in the evening. 1 to S.S. to take Mr. Smith's place. 1 17 Ironed. Lizzie drove up they stayed till after tea. Mr.VincentwenttoThomses. 1 �GRANDMOTHER'S DIARY 1899 ...156 Jar. 19 We had Miss Botterill to tea. Mr. Mitchell called he came up to find his cat. Mr. V. came back & we had a good game of cards. 20 George had a sick headache. He & Mr. V. sat up till past 12 finishing the books for the meeting tomorrow. 21 Violet's birthday. She had 6 children here. Torry & Mr. Vincent stayed over night. Geo & Mr. V went to Cheese meeting. 22 Wall Thoms came & took the Vincents home. to Church in the even. G & I went 23 I have a bad cold & can scarcely speak. 24 We washed. Mr. V came back at night. 25 Mr. V. went to Utterson & stayed to Oyster Supper. Our colds are a little better. 26 Snow, snow more coming every day. Mr. Vincent came back in the afternoon staved till Sunday morning. 27 28 Very stormy. 29 Cold day no service. I wonder when we will have 30 Cold again at night snow in the dav. from Mother & from Nellie B. a clergyman I got a letter 31 Washed. very cold day. Feb. 1 More snow. I went up to Ladells. 2 There was a party at Galls & a S.O.S. concert, pleasant day. I took the children for a walk, called at Forrests. 3 Nice day. We have not got over our colds. night and are very feverish. Mr. Brymer is attending them. 5 Sunday. We devoted our selves to the sick children, no service. 6 Violet is better but not Louie. 7 Baby took sick last night & was like a coal of fire all night and keeps starting in terror at an imaginary Herbert came in the afternoon, Louie & Violet better. Sent for Mrs. Brown. bear. Geo & �GRANDMOTHER'S DIARY 1899 ...157 Feb. 8 Finished washing, baby no better. V/e sent for Dr. Hart as baby is having slight convulsions. She has La Grippe. We got Mr. Brymer to come & take her temperature. Mrs. Forrest came & stayed the afternoon. 9 Baby still feverish. Mrs. Forrest came again & did the ironing & baking. Turned cold. 10 Very cold morn. Sam & Annie & Clara came & Sam went back after dinner. 11 Very cold. baby still bad. 12 Coldest night yet. 44 below. No service. Mrs. Forrest called. moderated a little. Sent for Mr. Brymer in the evening. 13 Baby much better. George & Clara went off this morn. G. to bbridge & Clara to Toronto. Nice sharp day. Annie & I walked up to Ladells. 14 We washed. Baby is very hoarse but is better of the fever. still very cross. cold. 15 Much milder. warm night. 16 Lovely day. Louie & Violet went out for the first time. Mr. Christie came. Commenced to get milk from Mrs. J. Watson. 17 Nice mild day, I took the children out went in to Forrests & saw the Mitchells. Mr. M. had evening service. of our doors & shovelling snow off the roofs. Baby seems nearlv all right but still looks pale. 19 We had a walk after dinner. No service. 20 We started for Toronto on the morning train and arrived about 3 o'clock. 21 Commenced to get11/2qts of milk from Watsons 22 No snow in Toronto. 27 We got back from Toronto bag & baggage. 28 Very snowy. Busy putting things away.Christie went homeafter cutting carpet into Mar. 1 We got the nearly finished when Mr. Christie came withthe the horse & len to 2. Lovely day. wecarpet washed. Mr. Mitchell called. �GRANDMOTHER'S DIARY EYE Mar. 3 CAT SCRATCHES 1899 ...158 Busy ironing. Warm fine weather. Mr. Mitchell was here to tea. George went to Church. Williams machine. Mr. Vincent came. 5 LOUIE'S Mild turned stormv at night. Horrible stormy day, we all stayed in but Charlie. Sunday. 6 Fine. children have bad coughs. washed. Cold wind. 8 Nice dav. 9 Pleasant day. Charlie went to spend the day at Thomse's. Mr. & Mrs. Thoms & two of the girls came to tea. Laura stayed all night. 10 Violet had earache. Laura & I took the other children up to Ladells. Laura & I went to Church at night. Baby was very feverish and restless and I did not get much sleep. Due for milk $1.98. 11 Thawing. Baby poorly all day with feverish cold. 12 Mr. Vincent was here till afternoon. Babv poorly. Thawing. Louie got her eye scratched by a cat. Cow calved. 13 Colder. with a load of hay had dinner. 15 Very wet day. Thomses. Mr. Vincent called. George went to Huntsville with the 16 Cold again high wind. Louie's eye much better, also baby. Herbert came he is going West next Tuesday. I went to store. 20 21 Cold wind. Herbert, Geo & Eva & I went to Utterson to see he & the familv would not leave tillaboutmidnight. �GRANDMOTHER'S DIARY 1899 ...159 Mar/22About6inchesoffreshsnowthismorningbutit 23 Stormy day. I called at Forrests withsomecream ill. 24 Mr. Mitchell came to tea but was called awav after the Children's Hospital but Mr. Brymer saw her and did not think it necessary. 25 Lovely day, Mr. Price called. 26 Nice 27 Lovely mild day. Mr. Porter was to Bracebridge & bought a horse. 28 Charlie went to Bracebridge and rode the horse home. Came on stormy & snowed all night. day. to see M Forrests commencedtogetmilkf Geo walked over to Thomses & brought Mr. Price back to tea. Mr. & buried. Geo went 29 Stormy all day about a foot of fresh snow. 30 31 Good Friday. Fine & pleasant we had a walk. Mr. Vincent came in the even. Apr. 1 Fine day. I took Louie to Bracebridge to see the Dr. & had two teeth filled. Got home late. 2 Easter Sunday had no service. I went to S.S. nice day but more snow than I have ever seen on Easter. 3 Lovely day. Geo & Mr. Vincent went to Bracebridge. Eva & Violet & I went to Thomses. 5 Nellie came, walked from home. The three Thoms boys came to spend the day & they & George & Mr. 6 Nellie 7 Nellie walked home. Ted Hares brought a load of hay. I expected Mrs. Gall to tea but they could not come, turned wet. Vincent went �GRANDMOTHER'S Apr. 9 10 1899 ...160 Nice day cold wind. Mr. Lloyd came & held service at the church & he & Humphrey were here to dinner. WallThoms was here to tea & Minnie & Mabel Forrest came in in the evening. Snow is going fast but still deep. 11 We washed. 12 DIARY Mr. V. went to Bracebridge. Dance at the hall. couple of hours. Charlie went. & I went for a 13 Wet day. Men came here to audit the Cheese Factory books. were here late. 14 Heavy rain with thunder this morning. Tom Howard was here to tea. G & Mr. V. went to Utterson tonight 15 16 Lovely day, the snow is melting fast. I went to S.S. with all the children. Mr. V. came back at night. 17 Warm day. I went up to Ladell's & called at Clarkes. 18 Very warm. We washed. Mr. Vincent went to Thomses. 19 Rain last night warm dav. snow nearly gone. Mrs. Forrest is ill. Dr. Bridgland came to see her. he called to look at Louie's eye & advised us to take her to Children's Hospital. I went over to enquire for Mrs. Forrest. 20 Cleaned the pantry. 21 Cleaned Annie's room. is nearly gone. 22 Cheese meeting at the Hall. 23 Sunday. I took all the children to S.S. see Mrs. Forrest in evening. 24 Very warm. We washed. 25 Warm. River verv high washed away some of the mill fixtures. Mr. Whitmore was here putting up a shed. Louie & I intend going to Toronto tomorrow. I washed some bed clothes. Very nice warm weather. snow Mr. V. came. Called to I & children went to Ladells. 26 We went & Ethel came here. We went to Lizzies then to Cooper's that night. Typed 17 June 1976 C. Aellen & �GRANDMOTHER'S DIARY Apr. 27 1899 ...161 I took Louie to Hospital & then went back with Clara to Sully St. returning to Cooper's at night. 28 I went shopping & then to Lizzies. 29 30 I called at Hospital but did not see Louie. I went to Church with Mrs. Cooper to Mr. Body's Church. After dinner I went to Hospital where Clara met me. was very hoarse. We good bye she cried very much because I could not stay to take her home. Lizzie met me there and we went down to the busy streets. 2 Very hot. I rested in the morn & then Mrs. Cooper went down to the station with me & I got on the train 3 Ethel went to Hoods. Violet pretty feverish. cleaned Charlie's room. Charlie rowed her home. & Annie V. no better feverish afternoon. 5 Nice day. Father came & took Ethel's trunk. Violet was in a very high fever this afternoon. We reduced 6 Violet seems brighter, ear ache came on in afternoon King's birthday party. 7 Sunday warm day. Eva was feverish & had headache. Violet felt better. 8 Warm. Churned & baked. I went with Geo & baby to Balls in the new cart. Mr. Schwoob called in even. 9 Cooler. We washed & cleaned dining room. at Forrests. 10 Ironed. baby was taken sick with 11 Baby poorly again at noon. Nice rain at night. grippe. Called I gave her a powder better in evening but Geo & Charlie drove to Father's & Huntsville. student arrived. G gave me a pr of gloves. I �GRANDMOTHER'S DIARY 1899 ...162 May 13 Wet day. We cleaned Kitchen yesterday which winds up the housecleaning. Baby much better but she went out in the afternoon which gave her a relapse. 12 We had 2 services. Geo. drove Mr. Spencer to Brunel 15 Hard frost but fine day. G. went up the lake to Seymours & sold them an organ. Eva & I called at Forrests & saw Mr. F who is up. baby is feverish for a while every afternoon. 16 Wet and cold. Churned baked & ironed & finished Eva's dress. baby a little better. 17 A very cold wet week. 18 Baby had ear ache. 19 George went to Aspdin. Baby very feverish, better in evening. I called at Mrs. Clarke's. 20 Cold & gloomy. a drive. 21 Sunday. Fine but cold. Geo walked over to Mr. Vincent's. He & I went to Church in the evening. 22 Nice day cool wind. He washed & churned. Baby had ear ache a little. Mrs. Whitby (Whittey?) & Miss Botterill called. Mr. Spencer called in the evening. 23 Lovely day. G & I & Violet drove to father's left Annie in charge. Wet day. Baby much better. Geo & I went for 24 I took the children to pic nic. came back with them to choir practice. came for sugar.. day. Mr. Brymer 27 Wet Annie has an ulcerated throat. 28 Mr. Allman hold services twice. he & Mr. S. Smith came to dinner & George drove him up to Brunel. 29 Hot. thunder storm & wet evening. G. drove Hugh Brown to Hoods. Clara & Louie came home in the rain. 30 Damp morning but came out nice & fine. in afternoon. Clara & I washed & went up to Ladells & met Ethel coming for Clara. 25 �GRANDMOTHER'S May 31 We June 1 2 DIARY ironed. 1899 ...163 I felt poorly and went to bed early. Lovely day. Laura & Ruth Thoms & Mr. Somerset and Mr. Spencer & Miss Botterill were here to tea. Arthur Clarke brought load hay. I went to choir practice. fine day. 3 Cloudy. George went to Huntsville on the boat. Charlie has sore throat. Annie went to old Mclnnis' in Brunel. 4 storm came up when we were in Church. 5 Very Hot & thundry but no rain. The children all went over to Jack Chester's birthday party. hot night. 6 I drove in to Utterson. After tea George drove Mr. Forrest to Utterson. Mr. & Mrs. Mitchell came in this evening. 7 Thundry. I went to the Church in the evening and saw Mr. & Mrs. Mitchell. Rain at night. 8 Lovely cool day. I took the children to the pic-nic could not come to tea as Mrs. M. was ill in bed so 9 Fine. I went to see Mrs. M in the afternoon, they are staying at Smith's. Went to choir practice in the evening. Mr. Mitchell was there. 10 Fine & cool. George went to Seymours by boat & walked to Hville & came back by boat. Annie had a birthday party. 11 12 13 Lovely hot day. We had two services. We washed. showry day & hot. Very sultry. We ironed & I made Annie a skirt. Heavy rain in evening. 15 Gloomy & cold. Mother. 16 Cool. 17 Lovely Mr. Carps from 14 George took Ethel home and brought Mother went with me to choir practice. day. G. Mother, Violet & I went to Deerhurst Hot. Ethel �GRANDMOTHER'S DIARY FOOT-BALL MATCH 1899 ...164 June 18 Sunday. Wet afternoon. We went to Church at night. 20 Ethel came and stayed while Mother & the 2 children was there. 21 22 Mother & I & baby went to Hares to tea. 23 Hot, but cool wind. Father drove us to Huntsville excursion party. 24 Hot. Mr. Vincent had dinner here. We took the children to bathe in the boat. Ethel & I went to choir practice in the evening & then to see the Foot-ball match between Pt. S. & Utterson, a "tie". 25 Fine. 26 Hot, we washed. Charlie & his dad rowed Ethel over to Lawrence's and after tea drove up past Dodd's in the new cart. I went twice to Church. 27 28 Wet night & day until about 3 when I went to W.A. meeting at Mrs. Forrests but there was no meeting. Mrs. & Minnie Forrest & I rowed over to their island in the evening which was lovely. 29 George & Eva & Louie & I rowed out after tea, went to Ladell's. 30 Nice fine days & cool nights. I went to a part at the hall but did not stay late. July 1 2 Hot day, we all went to the annual pic-nic. Children all seem upset by too many sweets yesterday. 3 Came on wet in afternoon. 5 I went to meeting at Mrs. Forrests, a thunder storm came on. �GRANDMOTHER'S DIARY 1899 July Mrs. Brown & Mrs. Addison. 6 7 We went with some of the Forrest girls to the rocky island & got some huckle-berries, I went to choir 8 Wet miserable day. pr Eva & I went to sweep the Church. 9 Duncan Forrest is at home. 10 Hot. Charlie took cow away. Thomses. Charlie rowed over to 11 We washed. Charlie working at Ladell's. children to Ladells. I took the 12 Fine. We were busy ironing & baking & churning. 3 of the Forrests were here to tea & afterwards we went out for a row. Wall Thoms joining us. Mr. & Mrs. Percy Mitchell came to Mrs. Smith's. 13 Fine I was very busy baking for picnic. Forrests had a dance but Geo & I did not go. I called at Forrests to see Mrs. Mitchell. 14 trip to the Locks in the "Gem" in the morning. The SS had the annual 15 Sultry, wet at Charlie, Eva, Annie & I went to Stewart's island & got 7 qts of berries. I took the children for a row in the evening. 16 Sunday. Church. Fine after the rain. G. was poorly. to a birthday party. again. rain in evening. Mr. Vi G & I did not go to 17 Wet morning but cleared out. 18 Mrs. Kay called. 19 Too windy to go to Fathers in the boat. 20 night. Cloudy & showery. G & I drove to Fathers & G. went on to Huntsville. Excursion from Huntsville to Pt. Sydney. Fire day. we wash busy baking �GRANDMOTHER'S DIARY THOMS-SOMERSETWEDDING1899...166 July 21 Gloomy & cool fine evening 22 Hot. Charlie took Eva Louie over the lake & brought Lizzie & Ethel & Eddie back. Rough on the lake. 23 Hot. 24 Very hot. got a lot of berries. We went for a row in the evening. We got an invitation to Laura Thomse's Lizzie & Ethel & I went to Church & 25 Wet morning. E., C., & we washed in spite of it. 26 I churned & Lizzie ironed. berries. Annie & Charlie got some 27 Fine & cloudy. Lucy came to pick huckleberries & brought Winnie & left her here. They got about 30 qts. Ethel went back with Lucy. G & I drove to Tom Howards. 28 Hot. I called at Forrest's and went to choir practice 29 Nice day. Lizzie & I picked some berries and went to Ladell's in the evening. Aug. 30 A cold wind. Old Mrs. Brown was buried. L & C & I went to her funeral also to Church at night. 31 Fine day. We washed. Lizzie is making a skirt. Geo rowed us over to Thomses in the evening to take Laura's 2 Heavy rain this morn but cleared out hot. Ethel Clara came & we all went to see the wedding at the church. Then Geo. Ethel, Clara, Charlie & I rowed over to the party at Thomses. I hope Laura will be happy. we got home at 4 a.m. 3 The bridal party & the Mitchells went away. Father came & took lizzie & her children home & brought Eva after tea. 3 Hot. Mrs. Forrest & I went to see Mrs. Ball. Robbie Brown & Mrs. Addison. I nearly forgot the choir practice. Geo & Charlie drove to Lancelot - cow 5 Lovely day. We went bathing. I made some Raspberry vinegar. Mr. & Mrs. Somerset have returned. END OF THIRD BOOK Typed 17 Juns 1976 Carol Aellen & A. & I at n �GRANDMOTHER'S DIARY KERR DROWNING 1899 ...167 BEGINNING OF FOURTH BOOK Aug. 6 Sunday. Fine G & I went to Church in the morning. 7 The children went to the swamp and got huckleberries. I went to Ladells. 8 Getting quite dusty. We washed and churned & baked for the pic-nic. 9 Nice day. Our W.A. had an excursion and picnic at Deerhurst. The boat was full and we had a pleasant 10 Rain did not amount to much. Geo and I rowed over to Somersets. Louie is staying with Laura who is not strong enough to do the work. 11 Very hot. Eva & Louie had a party and a noisy party it was. Jessie Thoms brought Torrie & T. Vincent. Church organ was tuned. 12 Hot. Busy as usual. Took the children to bathe. Cheese Factory meeting tonight G is there. 13 Fine and cool. G & I went to Church at night. children to show them where maiden-hair ferns grow. We washed. Eva I went to see Mrs. Gillespie at Addisons. 15 d Another terrible thing has happened today. 14 Polly drowned. Johnnie's body is not receovered yet. the first thing we heard on our return was this terrible news. Very hot sun today. 16 Hot. I called at the Forrests. 17 Very hot & dusty. Mrs. Thoms came & she & Wall were here to tea. The Somersets could not come. Polly followed the bodies to the grave. 18 Hot & dry still. Party at Dodds. Charlie 19 About 95 in the shade. Hiss Gibbs from the home came to see Annie. Took children to bathe. I went to choir practice. Lovely moon1ight night. 20 A very hot Sunday. again in evening. G & I went to Church. only I went went. not home �GRANDMOTHER'S Aug. 21 DIARY 1899 ...168 Thunder this morning & a little rain. Children 22 More rain this morning & cooler. We washed. George is getting the well cleaned out. Mr. Bacon came for his wagon & G & he went to Utterson for it. Ethel was at Utterson starting for Manitoba. 23 Busy ironing & churning. 24 Hot day. Our Church choir had an excursion in the Gem to Deerhurst and had an enjoyable day. Geo 25 Hot. I went out with George to set a line and got back late to practise. Cow went away. 26 Dry & dusty. Annie & Maggie McInnis scrubbed the school. Geo got 2 trout on his line. 27 Hot & dry. Geo & C & I went to Church at night. Saw Mrs. Somerset. Got some cool. a row after tea and we picked up Miss Bottril at Ladells. they went with us to bathe. Mrs. F. & I went to see Mrs. Clarke who is very 1ow. 30 Busy ironing & baking. 31 Very hot. choir practice in evening. Sep. 1 A little shower this morning, turned much cooler. I went to see Mrs. Clarke & called at Brymer's today. G & I went to Mud Lake duck shooting this evening. Party at Wm. Gall's. We did not go. 2 Cooler. Took the children for a bathe in the boat. Charlie got a fish & a duck. 3 Sunday. warm morning. but blew cold at night no rain. Mr. Brown from Deerhurst took the services, Geo Charlie went to Thomses in afternoon. & �GRANDMOTHER'S DIARY Mrs. Clarke dies 1899 ...169 Sep. 5 Had a beautiful rain last night, turned out fine and pleasant, we washed. I went out on the lake to run the fish line with Geo. got two fish. 6 Nice day, cool. I went to W.A. meeting at Mrs. Forrests&took baby. Went out to the line again in boat. 7 Showery so we did not go to Beatrice. we had a pleasant time & brought home somelovelyflowers. Ladells. Mrs. Clarke is pretty low. Cheese Factorymeetingtonight. 10 Fine & cool. G & Eva & I went to Church. quite a lot there. after tea. Called to see Mrs. Clarke, she is very low & could not speak. Bertha came home tonight. Annie is back. 11 12 13 Cool cloudy. G & I drove to father's & G went to Seymours. cold night. 14 15 decorate the church for the Harvest Festival, and we brought Connie & George Thoms home to tea. Geo. got home about 6 & brought Nellie to stay till Sunday. 16 17 evening. I went to Ladells. 19 We washed. cold & windy. Miss Bottrill came to see George & had tea & I walked up to Ladells with her. 18 Sul �GRANDMOTHER'S DIARY 1899 ...170 Sept. 20 Busy churning & baking for visitors. We had Mr. Spencer & Minnie & Mabel Forrest. Wall George evening, played euchre. 21 Showery morning. Minnie Forrest & Ruth Thoms were collecting for the Bishop of Algoma. Went to choir practice. Cold. I went to see Bertha McClure. 22 Rain & cold. I went out to run fish line with Geo after tea, got none. 23 Fine & frosty at night. 24 Showery morning no one from here went to S.S. warm afternoon we went to the bathing place. Went to Church at night it poured with rain coming home. 25 Wet 26 High cold wind. Ladells. 27 Cloudy 29 Showerv & cool. Baked for tea meeting. letter from Mrs. Arthur Ladell. 30 Showery & cold. First snow this morning. We had a tea meeting to welcome the new clergyman, Mr. Atkinson. We all went. Oct. 1 dismal day, busy sewing. We washed. Went for a walk to but cleared out nice and fine afterdinner.George, Received Sunday, cold wind. Mr. Spencer's last Sunday and Mr. Atkinson's first. I went twice to Church. 2 Fine cool day. We went for a drive to Dodd's but found them away. I called at Chester's. Miss Rice is going tomorrow. 3 Fine day, we washed. Show. Massey-Harris agent called. Charlie & Annie went too. Annie went tohelpMrs.Atkinson �GRANDMOTHER'S DIARY Oct. 6 1899 ...171 Fine. We invited the Doss & Forrest to tea but onlv the Forrests came. The four children went to Willie Chester's party. 7 Lovely day. I rowed the children over to Thomses we only made a short call. Ruth has the whooping cough, Mr. Clarke fell and sprained his leg. 8 Fine. I went to S.S. in the afternoon & took all the children. George & Charlie & Eva & I went to Church at night and I played. Rain at night. 9 Wet day. Annie & I cleaned A's room. Thomses to tea, had a pleasant evening. Mabel Coldwell came & stayed a while with her cousins. Charlie is working at the mil1. today. pretty well attended. Charlie'sbirthday.(Age16)I to choir practice & played. 13 12 Finished cleaning upstairs. Lovely day. Father & Mother came. Mother & Louie & I went out for a row. busv baking. 14 15 SS & Church this morning. Showery. Mr. Wm. Johnson & Edie came to dinner and went to Church at night with us and stayed till after 10 o'clock, moonlight night. 16 came on his way to the mill. Charlie went to Brymer's for the evening. 17 Wet day. ironed. Annie, May & Nita Brymer came in the evening. Moonlight night. 19 Thanksgiving day. Cold cloudy. Three Thoms boys spent the day with Charlie shooting. Geo went to Ufford with sewing machine & did not get home till past 11 o'clock. Cleaned sitting room. Service 18 �GRANDMOTHER'S DIARY Oct. 20 1899 ...172 Cold wind but fine. washed bedding. Miss Botterill called. Minnie & Louie Forrest & Wall Thoms spent the evening. 21 George & I drove to Huntsille & stopped at Fathers for tea. Cold. 22 Gold & gloomy. Sunday School. G went to Vincents. We all went to 23 Wet, we washed. George & I spent the evening at Forrest's. Mr. & Mrs. Mitchell were there. Thunder Storm this evening. 24 We cleaned & papered dining room. called to say goodbye. Fine. Mr. & Mrs. Atkinson called. I went to Watson's. Minnie Forrest Cheese Factorv meeting. 26 Too wet to go to Ufford. to choir practice. 27 Gloomy day. Geo went to Utterson & got Permits. Mr. Vincent was here to dinner & tea. I was busy sewing. 28 Rained hard all day. 29 Sunday. Fine & cool. cleaned pantry. I went I went to Church in the morn went for a walk, went in to the parsonage for a little while. I staved home in evening. 30 lovely warm day Geo & I drove to Ufford to Bogart's. Charlie went to Bracebridge. 31 Mild & cloudy. we washed. Mr. Vincent came to stay Nov.1Hunting season begins. Nasty cold wind. Nothing was done today but to lose the dogs. We went to the W.A. Meeting at the Parsonage. I took Louie & baby. Mr. Atkinson fell down his well after dark & sprained his wrist badly. 2 Our 4 hunters hunted dogs, no success. Nice day. Eva & I went to Choir Practice. Mr .A. is in considerable pain. 3 Hunyinh fohd Hunting dogs again not found. down river in canoe but found nothing. Charlie rode to Avery's & heard of the dogs & got very wet. The Atkinson children spent the afternnon. Mrs. A drove down for them. �GRANDMOTHER'S DIARY Nov. 1899 ...173 5 Snowy & bad walking. Geo & Charlie drove to Avery's for the dogs. Geo came back at night, without them & left Charlie. Geo stayed with the childrenwhile I and the girls went to church. 6 Gloomy & mild. G. went up to meet Charlie & get Peter. I called at Atkinson's, he is better. 7 The hunters went out with Peter this morning but did not get a start. Baby and I went to Forrests. nice day. 8 Snow almost gone. 9 Gloomy & mild. Thunder. to choir practice. I went to the parsonage 10 Cleared out fine & cold. Hunter's went up to Mainhoods but had no success. Laura Somerset & Louie Thoms came to tea & spent the evening. Mr. V. & Cyril were also here to tea. Annie & Minnie Brymer came in & we played cards. Wall came in to tow his sisters part of their way home. 11 Flurries of snow. very cold wind at night. Annie & Emma King went to Bracebridge to get photographed. 12 Sundy. sharp wind. Eva & I went to church in the morning. Baby has bad cold. 13 Pleasant & sharp. dry roads. we washed. to Ladells. Baby's cold seems worse. I went Geo drove to Bracebridge. sleety. charlie got two mink. Hugh Somerset stayed to tea. 15 Geo & Charlie & Hugh Somerset went out hunting but had their usual luck & the rain drove them home. 16 Fine & sharp. Mr. Vincent was here to dinner. George and Charlie drove to Somersets'. Annie & I cleaned & papered the kitchen. 17 We papered the hall & stairway. 18 Mild & misty. Geo drove me to see Mrs. Marshall. Lucy walked over from home. 19 I went to SS & to church at night with Lucy. We went up to see Mrs. Atkinson who was kicked by their horse, first. 20 Geo drove Lucy as far as Johnson's. Showery turned mild. �GRANDMOTHER'S DIARY Nov. 21 Turned wet. WAR NEWS we washed. I899 ...174 I called at the school to see Miss Botterill. 22 23 24 Fine day. clothes got dry. busy sewing Gloomy & cold. George drove me to see Mrs. Henri(?) Johnson who is ill. 25 26 Gloomy & mild. I went twice to Church. All the children went in the morning. Geo. went to Vincents. 27 Cloudy but pleasant. Geo sold 2 cutters. a short drive with Geo. 28 Cloudy with a slight drizzle. We washed. In the evening I went to see Miss Ladell. Took Louie & Violet. 29 Cloudy & raw dry roads. George drove to Huntsville & took Eva as far as Father's place. We are taking a daily paper and get the war news every evening. 30 Lovely & mild. George & I rowed over to Thomses & had tea & came back with them to choir practice. Dec. I went for 1 No snow at all yet, but it turned very wet so Mr. & Mrs. Thoms could not come but the Atkinsons were here to tea. 2 Cooler with rain & snow mixed. to dinner. 3 Sunday cold. a little snow. went to church at night. Mr. Vincent was here G & I & the children 5 Cold. Cyril Thoms came to hunt with Charlie. 6 Made Xmas mince meat. Mrs. Gibbs from the Home called. I went to meeting at Parsonage. 7 More snow coming tonight. Made the Xmas cake today. I did not go to choir practise. There was none. 8 9 10 Rather cold, sleighs are out but there is not enough snow for sleighing. We had a drive in cart. Sunday. Sleety. I played in Church & went to stayed at home at night. Cyril Thoms came. SS �GRANDMOTHER'S DIARY Dec. 11 WHOOPING COUGH1899...175 Very wet day, snow disappeared. Mr. Thoms came here to have an affidavit taken & had breakfast here. 12 Fine morning. we washed. Stormy snowy afternoon, Allan McInnis did not come to kill pigs till past & only did one. G. went to shooting match. 13 Mild & snowing all day. the other pig. I helped 14 Stormy evening. Went to choir practise. Mr. Vincent was here helping with cheese factory books. 15 More snow. We had our first cutter drive. 16 Mr. V. was here helping with books. Mrs. Gall came to take an affidavit, more snow fell. More bad news from the war. 17 Played the organ at church in the evening. 18 Began to rain & took all the snow away. Charlie & I rowed over to Thomse's to see Laura who is ill at her father's. 19 Bare ground but cold. I went to the parsonage to make clothes for the Mother Goose play. McInnis came early & killed Geo with Cheese books. 20 21 George & I drove to Huntsville in the cart, day, we got the Xmas presents. 22 Lovely day. We decorated the church and hav choir practise in the evening, Connie & Jessie Thoms were here to tea. 23 Busy baking for Xmas & Sunday. 24 Snowed all day, turned cold at night. two services. I went in the evening. Fine Xmas day, just enough snow for sleighing. G. drove Mrs. Atkinson to a wedding before church. G & I went to church. After dinner we went for a drive, it began to snow. 25 nice 26 Cold. We washed. Wall Thoms was here to dinner & tea. Girls came to practise in the evening. 27 Snow falling all day and all night. School meeting today. Baby has whooping cough & Eva seems to be getting it. Girls came to practise. � 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 Mary "Minnie" Butcher Diary Collection Subject The topic of the resource 19th Century Rural Ontario Diaries Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Mary "Minnie" Butcher Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1891-1918 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, Muskoka, Port Sydney, Ontario Table Of Contents A list of subunits of the resource. 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Typed Transcription UG Transcription Progress Scripto transcription progress Done transcribed https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/855894af12cf66eb86cc10b45f1b52c1.pdf 08c577dba4ad146980b20821681e9b3e PDF Text Text GRANDMOTHER * S DI AR Y Dec. 28 1899-1900 . ..17E More snow, about 2 feet deep. Mainhood took his cutter away. Mr. Thoms called and brought me a letter from Laura, Mrs. Montgomery was buried today in the churchyard. 29 Cold snap. Our Christmas tree passed off very well quite a number of people were out. The Thomses & Somersets were there, JO Very cold, down to 30° below last night. it will be colder tonight, Charlie went to Utterson to Hugh Somerset’s shooting match, George drove in & brought him home. 31 Sunday. Cold wind. G & C & I went to Church at night. Minni Forrest is at home for a holiday. 1900 dan. 1 New Year’s day. Fine & good sleighing, G. drove Eva & ne in to Utterson. Charlie was skating on the lake. Children have all troublesome coughs. Violet is getting whooping-cough now. Baby is no better. 2 We washed, Mr. & Mrs. & Ruth Thoms came to tea, Mrs,. Forrest & Minni came in during the evening. 3 Woman’s Auxiliary in the afternoon I went but there were not enough for a meeting. Good skating on the lake. G drove me & baby to Ball’s. Eva & Charlie went skating, I went to choir practise at night Nice mild day splendid sleighing. G & Louie & Violet & I drove to father’s, got back to tea vrrote to cousin Muriel. 6 Mild. George drove Annie part of the way to Brunel where she is going to stay till Monday. I went to the ice with thechildren. & C. 8 I > I went to Church in the morning at night. Gold day. School opened but our children are not going owing to whooping cough ^y we washed & G Meeting . Busy ironing �WlN&iSTHa Jan, 11 DIARY Pine but cold wind. called at Father’s. 1900 ...17? GAI drove to Huntsville, 12 Bright moonlight nights. Geo Drove to Utterson to see Robertson, Dance at Hall at night’. Johnson cane in. I went to the Hall for an hour. 13 Milder. Geo, drove to Howard’s & I went as far as Thomses with him. Cheese factory meeting here in even. 14 Mild day. Went to Church at night. called at Forrests in afternoon, 15 Mild A a little damp. 'We washed « baked. Hrs. Atkinson asked me to go with her to call on the Thomses, we went there & to Somerset’s. 16 Mild. . Geo & Eva & I drove to Johnson’s after dinner, came home by moonlight, Charlie went with a sleighload to a Xmas tree in Brunel. The two Mrs, Gall’s called. G & I & baby 17Eva & Charlie drove to Huntsville.' Father came, cooler. 18 ■ Mild & damp. George drove Nr. Allen of A»0. Ellis(?) around Brunel. Ted McInnis took his sewing machine away. I went to choir practise. 19 Thawing. Geo drove Mr. Allen to Utterson. I went to W.A* meeting and brought Ruth Thoms back to tea, 20 Violet had a birthday party. T. Vincent & the little Chester boys were here, T. stayed over night. Turned very cold, 21 At night high wind. Eva & Louie & I went to church in the morn &G&I&C&E went at night* quite a number there. 22 Mild & thawing again. Geo Thons took away his cutter Eva started school again.. , blew' cold 24 Cold windy day. Farmer’s Institute meeting. Cyril to tea. Louie is poorly. The roads Thomas was here are icy & there is not much snow. & baby but they did not go in. we got home & did;not go 26 I was poorly after Cold windy day* Charlie & I went to tea at the Hall a later. our organ was there A we had w»ii* �GRANDMOTHER * S DIARY Jan. 2?: Feb 1900 ...178 Saturday, mild with light snowfall. I took children to Ladell’s, George sold our cutter to Dick Clarke so we will have to get another. 23 Stormy, I went to church at night and played the organ stormy night & 29 Children are sick. Nasty weather, Cyril Thoras brought us an invitation to spend the evening there on Wednesday. 30 Eva poorly still, we washed. Storming all day very heavily at night, snow will be deep in the morning. 31 Gold day. I ironed. G. & I went with a sleigh load of others to Thomses in their sleigh & got home about 1 o’clock^ we had a pleasant evening 1 Got up late I got cold last night & did not go to choir practise as it was very cold. 2 Nice day. we did not go to Somerset’s. G drove the new cutter which came today into Utterson Nice day. Geo drove Charlie & W. Brymer to Falkenburg, thence they went on to Bracebridge & sold some tickets. I saw Laura & Louie at Ladells & arranged to go on Monday. 4 I went to Church & played in the morning & stayed in at night. G also stayed in with headache. Fine & Bright & not too cold, Geo drove me & Louie to Somersets to tea. we called at Galls, Got home before ten. '6 So Nice fine day & moonlight night. Baby &I drove to Utterson with Geo & we waited at Will Brown/s till he was ready. Baby seems poorly tonight. George, Kathleen & I are all poorly today. Fine & mild G. stayed in bed till tea time. Wet night. 8 ■ Wet all day. Connie Thoms is ill with slight inflammation of the lungs. Geo somewhat better. I have neuralgia in my face. No choir practise. Miss Hutton called to see if she could give up this school & go to Normal. Frozen up but not cold. Trustees had a meeting to see about Miss Hutton’s leaving. Concert in I could not tonight in aid of Children’s Hospital go as Kathleen was sick with earache etc. G stayed. Nice moonlight nights. Concert, as Typedr by Carol Aellen 20 June 1??6 �CRAN'D? OTHER’S DIARY Feb. 10 1900 ...179 Nice day. Mr. Thoms was here to dinner. Connie rather better. Children went skating. I walked up to ladells, I went to S.S. & Church. 11 Lovely mild day. 12 We washed. Wet night. 13 Wet day. Turned snowy & windy, so that the Somersets could not come. 14 Fine with a little snow. There is no school as the teacher has left. Choir practise C & I went. 15 Will Gall & his mother called. The Will Gall’s are going to move to Bala. Practise again at the Church 16 Nice day. The Bishop held confirmation. Charlie was confirmed. Louie Thoms came home with us & stayed the afternoon. The Somersets did not come as they were not at Church & did not get my invitation, George T. came for Louie in the evening. 17 Nice day. G & I drove to Aspdin after dinner & got back to tea. splendid sleighing. 18 Cold wind. Annie & thechildren went to morning service & G & I went at night. 19 Fine but cold wind. Geo & Eva & I went to Father’s after dinner. Barely enough snow for sleighing, 20 Lovely day* George went to Toronto. Clara walked over to stay a few days, V/e went to Laddells after d inner. 21 Ironed & baked. Mild. Good roads, Clara & I & two children went to Ladells & found Laura Somerset there she drove us home. 22 Snowing hard most of the day. The somersets came about half past 5 and spent the evening. Cyril & T. Vincent were here too. George did not come but sent a letter. * 23 ' CHARLIE CONFIRMED Moonlight G. drove to Raymond, sold sewing machine. Roads heavy* Clara did not go home# Charlie went up to KowhoIne wxth a load to a concert# George came. back from Toronto. ' �GRANDMOTHER’S DIARY 'LADYSMITH Boor War A heavy soft snow fell all day. drove to Utterson. 1900 180 George & Charlie A cold stormy day. Clara & I ventured out to Church at night there were only a few there. Very cold with wind, Clara could not get home. & I went to Ladell’s after tea. She Coldest night 40° below, came out nice in the afternoon. G & C went to Gall’s sale & Clara walked home. I took the children out for a walk. Ash Wednesday, mild & snowy. G & I went to Hugh Patterson ’s with sewing machine, we had service & choir practise in evening. Good news from the war. Ladysmith is relieved and 4000 Boors under Bronjie taken prisoners. Great celebration throughout the British Empire. Blustery, but not very cold. The Galls did not come Bright pleasant day. We went for a walk & I rode up as far as Ladells in cutter. Mrs. Ladells’s ill at Orillia, Geo drove Mr Brymer as far ©3 Bains Stormy & cold. I did not go to Church at all as' there was no track & my cough was too bad. Nice day after cold night. Mrs. Boyd was buried. Geo read the funeral service as Mr. Atkinson has gone to Toronto, X went up to Ladells, Mr. Thoms was here to tea. Commenced to get 1J qts milk at Watsons Stormy again turned to rain school is closed. There is quite a 7 Cold wind but fine & warm sun. crust, Connie 8 Lovely day. Everybody turned out to enjoy the fine afternoon. Got some beef from Jenner’s. ■9 Mild turned to showy Charlie began to cut wood for Herb Mell, I walked up to see Aggie who ill. 10 ■ Fine but cold. G & I went for a drive up Utte, road. Mr. Thorns called. 11 Sunday, no service as Mr. Atkinson is away. I gpe: : ome of the Thoms over for some music in the evening �GRANDMOTHER'S DIARY 1900 . .131 Mar, 12 Bright fine day cool wind. for Herb Lade11. 13 Keeps very cold we washed. 14 Cold, went down to 30 at night. teacher came. 15 Fine & nice in afternoon. Mabel & Louie Forrest & Jessie & Cyril & Jack Thoms came to tea. Eaby & I drove up to Ladells cold at night. 16 Sharp but turned cloudy & milder I went to Church & choir practise, I called at Chester’s. We did Charlie is cutting wood 0 Miss Dennis the new not go to Huntsville as Geo had sick headache Cheese factory meeting 1? Raw day with snow flurries. in afternoon. 18 Gold wind, " Children want to S.S. Chare at night 19 Lovely, mild morning but turned wet G&I drove to Huntsville we went over the lake but came back around by Utterson in the rain. 20 Cooler with a little snow. George drove Mr. Stephenson out & brought him here to tea. Wall & Cyril Thoms called in evening. G & I ’went to Snows a little every day fine nights, 22 Mild with snow, George’s birthday. I went up & stayed the afternoon with Aggie Ladell & read to her soft. 23 Nice day but cold wind. Eva & I started to walk to Somersets but stayed at Thomses as Laura & Louie were coming there. We all drove down to Church. Geo went to Raymond, 24 ■ 1 I Fine with cold wind, Geo drove in to Utterson and stayed all day. Lucy came & brought Mabel but had to leave at 2 p.m. Miss Dennis came in during the . evening to see George. Cyril also came in to play cards. Lovely day no cold wind. I went to SS with a' children and to Church in the evening.' Wm. J< fess came in after Church for a while . Geo went to Is, saw the si 4. I tv? & the is on children went up . �GRANDMOTHER’S DIARY We washed Mar. 27 GRIPPE 1900 182 Snow morning but cleared 26 Nice day, roads getting soft. Geo went to Parry Sound Road. I went to LadeUs. 29 I called at Forrests with children go Nice weather. Mr C. Lawrence came to dinner up to Ladell’s. I went to Church at night: JI ■Fine, roads soft G spent most of the day at Utterson Cyril Thoms was here to tea. The A little girls vast Own A ison*s birthday party quite a bit of snow Fine I went' to fb y?t. lovely day snow melting Sunday, I went to Church Ladell in afternoon. G & C went to see Bob Brown 2 ' *’ ’ turned wet - we invited the Forrests & Atkinsons to tea but the former could not come. The Atkinsons ■ stayed late. 3 Pooler with dashes of snow & wind. night, |yoi^.||uaS:^ 4 Nice day. snow going. I went to W.A. meeting, not t<> went up I. yds: J ■ i or r ■ nw-' o,oo< own they 0 ro o or ■ s taj t feao tea ds ■ . 5 • At er . n o 0, 0 Kathleen’s birthday she had a party. Connie Thoms brought T, Vincent. I went to choir practise with Conni®. 1113^ lac ■ f irs ; go • > ; o •So - to eff3.'" -‘ ; e rr ■ ^ . - tortor ■ r 3^ * . ., . > ■' 3 '! ’ ; , : • vlk-' s ■ ■ t . . 1 - >. . ■ 3eer 33 : " r f wf 3 1 wr , as .; f ■ f. ■•-.■■ 1 Vo o o 3 1 g. 2 ' " ys ■ at is . 3 '3 n . 3 o A .- .0 ; - ■ .no, -‘ wall ■ a 3 3 'hi3 3 3 / '•• ' t ven - -.- o 0-0 o- : • ... 3 s 1 : v > near we - -o e w avery ftcawee * 1 vert for o ^ ■ "t ■• • • 3 Cha : ■ er, vs a < If, . 3 W; ' ’■ < v , . ^ ' ,: | 0 3 3 : J aoovc; -: ■ ",; 'I ''^'Af ito' . • I i 3 3 I II a many there. 6 Ml 'washed, windy " 33 '3 3 - .: o.^. : �GRANDMOTHER’S DIARY Apr. 12 Lake Opens 1900 ..183 Damp & warm, Violet & Kathie worse. G. no better Tommy Howard came to get the cart to drive Mr~ Brvmer to see Nr. Somerset who has cut himself, I went un to Ladell’s. } 13 Good Friday. I went to Church with Eva very few there Gloomy with snow. George Keeps weak & poorly. 14 About an inch of fresh snow, but melted & cleared out, fine in evening. I went to see Mrs. & Miss Ladell. Wnt to church for choir practise at night. Easter Sunday, Lovely fine day. The children & I went to Church in the morning. George was not well enough to go I stayed in at night with him. 15 Warmest day yet snow disappearing fast. We commenced house cleaning by doing the pantry. Wall Thoms was here to tea. Gloomy but rain. Kept off tile night. We washed. the children & I went to Laddells. I saw Mrs. Roper, Ie cleaned a room. 18 Nice rain last night. Hot today with thunder showers. I papered room above Kitchen, it'is to be Annie’s room Krs. Chester & Mrs, Smith called. 19 Cooler with drizzle. Finished papering A’s room. I went to store Lake is not open yet. 20 Lovely warm day at parsonage. 21 Cloudy & warm, tidied garden. Baby & I went to Ladell’s Our new cart came. G & I drove to Bob Brown’s in it. after tea. 22 Damp & warm. We cleaned 2 bedrooms. G & I went to Church at night, Lake is open at last, planted some onions. ’ we washed & I We cleaned two ffont bedrooms. Fine with cool wind I took children out for first row in Xhe boat. 25 Papered our room & ironed, Geo. Lovely evening. 26 Cleaned passage & hall - finishing theupstairs. S ■ Nice day. 24 4 I 3 I called I went in to Utterson with • 27 Geo & I drove to Huntsville & called at -Father’s, - ' Roads- very rough. Got back just in time-for. choir practise. - 7 ■ .... A - �* GRANDMOTHER’S DIARY Apr.' 28 1900 ..,184 Still fine & warmer. We cleaned sitting room. Geo drove to Utterson. Charlie went up to Mud Lake to shoot musk rats, got home late, 29 Sunday, hot. I went to Church morning and evening. After dinner George & I and 2 youngest children went to Thomses in the boat. 30 Turned cold & showery, we washed. Charlie went on horseback to see J. Hall. Mr. Wm. Johnson called to see George. Minnie Forrest came home. Cyril called in the evening to get collar. 1 Fine with cold wind. Billy Kureshaw (?) plowed garden. Geo went to see J. Ha,, 2 War®, blew up rain. I went to W.A. meeting at Parsonage, not many there. 3 Gloomy cold day. 4 g Bright with cold wind & a few snow flurries. We drove to Johnsons and had dinner & returned in the evening. I was too late for choir practise. 5 Fine but cold wind. Annie & Emma King went to Bracebridge Mrs. Atkinson called in the evening. 6 A little warmer K 7 Warmer day. We washed & after dinner we started to drive to Bullins but did not get further than Ladells as we met Bullen there. I was going to see Mrs, Somerset but will have to wait for another time. We went for a row after tea. May we cleaned Kitchen. G & I went to evening service, f!#®flillM 9 1 call rd at Ladells & Atkinson. Fine. Geo and Charlie went to Aspdin. .1 0 11 George drove me & baby home to stay a few days. lilllil?9ll99iiM 12 19111? My birthday. I went to Huntsville with Lucy J Kellie. tiiccclfisio^ 13 He t A thundery no service to go to. we walked part c. the- -.-ay back with Nellie to far school. 14 Hot ,1 windy, Kalli]':cn is very good here. �GRANDMOTHER’S DIARY **ay, 15 Turned cooler in the afternoon after rain, George came for us after tea and we got home about dark.’' 16 Cloudy & warmer. I went to parsonage but there was no meeting. I brought Ruth Thoms home with me, 17 We ironed. Very wet day, Geo went to Aspdin with Mr. Robinson & stayed all night. 18 Geo brought Mr. Robinson back to dinner & he stayed all night. I went to practise and went to Forrests afterwards with the Thoms girls. 19 Mr, R. went away this morning and Charlie went to Huntsville on the "Gem". Fine. 20 Fine morn but turned showery Mr. & Mrs. B. Johnson came to dinner & went to Church with us in the evening. 21 Fine & warm & high wind. I painted dining room floor. After tea G & I drove to Bullens, when we returned Connie Thoms & Nita B, were here. 22 Hot & smoky We washed. Charlie & I and two Bremer Girls rowed over to a part'; at Somerset’s, we stayed all night & got home about 6 a.m We went to bed & slept till noon. I went to Ladell’s 23 24 Hot. a thunder storm came up towards evening. We had a pic-nic which was quite a success though the rain drove us home early, I went to Church at night,as It was Ascension Day. 25 I went to Hot & fine, Geo went to see Chas Sewell , help Mrs. Atkinson drape the pulpit etc for next Sunday. Lovely evening. 26 Hot, 27 The Showery & hot but cleared out, 3 services Johnson’s came here before afternoon.S.O.S (SAS?) service and went with us & then went over to the Thomses They came back with us after eveing service and then drove home from here. £ HE! .29 < : 1900 We went for a row in the evening Fine & breezy. Charlie went with Cyril to Johnsons. Mrs. Gall & Louise called. G & I & Louie rowed over to Thomses after tea. Mr, & Mrs , Mitchel came yesterday & went back today. We washed 2 I went to see Miss Ladell. ' 2 ■ �GFAMDMCTHEiVS DIARY •May 1900 ...186 30 Busy ironing, wet. G & C went to Three Mile Lake to fish. I took the children to Ladells in the boat & Minnie F» came back with us. JI Nice day. After dinner Geo & I drove to Falkenburg & enjoyed the drive. June. 1 Hot turned damp at night. Charlie, Eva & I took Mrs. & M. Forrest up in the boat to call unon Mrs. Gall & Laura S. The "Gem" picked us up coming home, I went to choir practise. 2 Showery. 3 Hot bright day, Church. 4 Fine. We washed, Charlie was sawing wood with Alf Goring. 5 Hot day. Busy ironing. Geo drove to Aspdin to go fishing. Charlie went to Social at Whitteys. I went for a row in evening, & Aggie Ladell want out for a while, 6 Quite a good turn out at W,A» meeting, Laura Somerset came back with me & stayed till evening. Father was here today also. Turned cooler & we had a cold night. G & I & some of the children went to cow calved. Charlie got her & the calf in the ds. Geo & I & Charlie drove to a Garden Party 4 at Johnsons & did not get home till 3.30 next morning after a dark drive S Fine & cool McInnises. 3 10 I felt very tired Annie went up to Nice day. I & some of the children went to Church in the morn. We stayed at home in the evening. Cyril Thoms was here to tea. Stopped getting milk at Watsons . Owe $7,25 Clara & Lucy came to get the calf and Lucy stayed to give her eyes a rest. 12 Annie came back last night so we washed today. I ^^ ohildren for a bathe *we had a row in en 22 June 1976 �■• • .• • . ' R? ' • ■ ' ' ' ■ "" ^' : ^ R R. • Rfe : Jh • '' • v ^ c jRR ■ * • ■ <RR R^ • R ' - ' ■ iP 0 K. ■ R R c. ■■ < ' • 1 R < S >y cl h $- y y ■ ' : • •■ ' ' ‘.. ~ • ■ m- RR R '■■ ' ■ ' '■ ’ ■.'■'■■'...' o-t -R ■ J■ ■ • A \ ?v '■ — ~ "; ' ^ ■ ■ e■ - ^ ; < 0 - J. • ■' _ - R - zn w S K* y Ar ^i } RRR'H ■' < -; A: '£ C h’^TH ^ f 0 �C R AIANOTHER ’ S DIARY Jun. 13 PHOTOGRAPH -4 GIRLS 1900 .187 Hot. Nellie came to see us on an excursion from the Locks & I took the children to see the picnic. Father came and got a load of lumber. After tea we rowed all the children over to Thomses & Lucy*went home and we got caught in the rain coming home, 14 Fine after a good rain. Father came again for lumber. Charlie works at the mill now. we finished ironing^ Geo went to Oswald Montgomery’s. 15 Fine day. busy baking etc. I went to Choir practise, 16 Hot day, Laura Somerset & Torrie came down & want to Huntsville with us. I had the children photographed and we met Mother and brought her home with us. We had a nice trip. 17 Mother went to Church with us in the evening, IS': Lovely day. Geo. drove to Huntsville. ’We took mother for a row in the evening, 19 We washed & churned, Geo drove mother home after tea. Mrs. Thoms & Louie came first before tea & stayed the evening. 20 Busy ironing. 21 Nice day. I took the children for a bathe & had one myself and then we had a row, Ladells had a garden .party. 22 Violet & I went to Ladells to see the Burtins and then to practice. 23 Hot & so dry. 24 Sunday, I went to church in the morning* and played. All the family went in the evening, Geo went over to Thomses for tea. 25 Cooler & dry. Baked & churned. I went to W.A. meeting we arranged about a sale for Dominion day. I called at Forrests in the evening. 26 Tunder shower followed by intense heat. George went to Huntsville on the boat. Geo drove to �^ I A:- : ?:c??-ER * s DI AR X June 28 July 1900 Hot morning but turned cool. bathe but it was too cool, ...188 Took the children to 29 Rain in the morn & showery during the evening & turned very cold & windy. Percy Johnson came to go with Charlie to Lawrence’s party, G & I drove to Jim Hughes & we found it pretty cold. 30 Cold & cloudy. Charlie went to Huntsville on the Gem & got some of the children’s photos. Mr. Thoms was here to tea. Ruth came back from Orillia. I called at Atkinson’s. Minnie & Louie Forrest called. We went to Church in the 1 Dominion Day feel on Sunday. evening. Fine & cool. 2 Sultry but not very sunny. We had the annual picnic and our W.A. had a sale & the Booth at which we did very well. . 3: Wet day which did good, Kason’s. we washed. Geo drove to Cloudy & hot. G & I rowed the children over to Father’s & got back late for W.A. meeting. There were quite a number at the raeeting. Finished ironing. ■ Fine & hot. We had some young people here to spend the evening, had ice cream. Fine. Geo drove to Utterson to see Taylor We went bathing & got some huckleberries on the Rocky Island. 8 Hi AH S I went to Church in the morning and played. and took baby in even, turned cold. We went Wet morning. The forrests & we went berry picking on the island & got 6 qts, Nellie walked over & got here for tea. Showery again. N. & baby & I called at Clarkes & Atkinsons. 10 Geo drove to Fine morning but came on wet after tea Murray’s & sold him a mower but did not go to Huntsville. Nellie & I went to Rocky Island & got a few berries. 11 Hot with occasional heavy thunder showers. Nellie & Annie & I went to the Church to a scrubbin to Huntsville on the & H. & I called at F s A/ �GRANDMOTHER *S DIARY HUCKLEBERRIES 1900 189 July 12 Drizzling most of the day. Charlie & Annie went on the Gem to Hville to see: the Orangemen. N & I went to choir practise. Came' out fine. 13 Lovely fine day. Nellie^ & Charlie & Kathleen & I rowed over to Somersets, Had a pleasant row back by moonlight. Geo went to Ufford to set up a mower for Mr. Smalley. 14 Nellie & Charlie & I got up early and went F ine up the lake on the milk boat and got off at Lawr ence * s & went home. After dinner we brought the children homealso Mabel & Nellie stayed. We stopped at Stewart’s Island and got berries. Sunday. Rain last night but fine today, church in the evening. Cow went away. 16 I went to Very heavy rain last night, drizzly through the day & it poured again in evening. We went to island & got 8 qts of huckleberries. We washed. Came out fine in afternoon & dried clothes The children got some raspberries. Turned windy & cooler in the evening. 18 Fine & more settled. We ironed & the children got some more berries. Lovely evening. Geo & Charlie & I rowed over to the party at Thomses We left before 2. It was a nice party & quite a number present Geo drove over to Fathers & took Mabel back & brought Nellie to make her blouse. The children & I rowed over to the island and picked 8 qts of berries. Hot. 20 Very hot, Presbyterian excursion on Empress. only went* Cloudy at night. Charlie Turned cool but a nice fine day. Nellie walked home, Charlie, Eva & I went berry picking in the swamp. Geo drove out to Young’s with a sewing machine. I I We had a new clergyman Mr. Davidson. rhurch to hear him. I went twice to 23 Keeps fine, we are getting plenty of berries. 24 Mother drove Nirs. Coooper over to spend the day. I. took her to see Cheese Factory. Clouded up like rain before they went. back. . 25 Busy ironing & berry picking rain .passed off the day was lovely. �GRANDVOTHSB*S DIARY July 26 1900 Baking for picnic. .,.190 choir practice 27 G & I & the children went on the Gera with the SS to Deerhurst and had a very pleasant trip & afterwards had tea on the ground. 28 Hot Murray was here to dinner betries, went in the boat to bathe 29 Sunday. 30 Busy as usual. Annie went out with the children to pick berries. We-went-bathing-iH~aftegn&6H-&-waghed~eut-he»t^~ 31 We washed. The children are picking berries to sell to Mrs. Chester. Aug I did not go to Church we got some more hot Still dry but cooler Laura Somerset & Lorrie came down and went with me to Huntsville on the Gem returning in time for W,A. meeting. Laura & Torry stayed to tea & went back with Jessie Thoms. George drove to Bracebridge to settle some business of Vincent’s 2 Busy ironing & baking very dusty Churned. After diner I took Eva & V & Annie to Stewart’s island to get berries, very dry. Very hot. G & I went to Church twice, Louie Thoms came home with us after morning service , We had a new clergyman Hotter & no rain. 98° in the shade. Mr. Kerr came to draw wood We had a bathe, Hot but we had a nice little shower this morning to la:y the dust, Geo & I drove to Father’s after dinner 8 Still hot, to Aspdin. 9 George did not get home last night. Nellie L-Louise "came in the morning & went back after tea* Geo . got back to tea, he had driven the agent to Huntsville. Very hot over 90°• 10 Sultry. we washed, We had a bathe Geo had to drive Massey-H. man Charlie went to Dodd’s party. 11 It has been a very hot week but it changed today & is blowing cool & raining. Eva & Annie.went on the Gem a• , �GRANDMOTHER’S DIARY Aug, 12 1900 ..,191 Cool & turned cloudy. Felt poorly with diahorrea. I went to Church in evening. Mr. Rich preached. Louie is poorly. 13 Cooler this week. 14 Making Violet a Dress. 15 We washed. 16 Cyril Thoms was here drawing wood, Eva & I went for a row. we took Firs. Atkinson out in the boat. The children & I rowed over to Thomses. 17 Fine, 18 Nice day. I went to Deerhurst & took Louie & Violet, we trough Ruth & Jessie Thoms back to tea. dusty & no rain. Aggie Laddell has a paralytic stroke. 19 Louie’s birthday. Mr, Rich preached twice. The children & I went at night, quite a crowd. Geo went over to Thomses in the afternoon. I went up to see Aggie. 20 Gloomy, it rained a little this morning. No school as the new teacher has gone back home, Geo went to Crompton’s to start binder, Aggie Laddel died this morning. 21 Very dry. I made a wreath & took it up to Ladells & saw Aggie. 22 New Williams agent called. We managed to get water enough to wash. G & I went to Miss Ladell’s funeral & brought Mr. & Mrs. Thoms back to tea Eva had a birthday party at the landing Cloudy Connie Thoms came with thechildren. 24 Hot & dry. Baby and I drove to Johnson’s with Mrs. Atkinson. Got home about 8. Hot. children bathin; .It was a nice ; last long enough to do much good. Geo and I went to Chesters in the evening. They had quite a number there. There are several of the Tye’s ith’s & Forrests Puddicowns staying at Hot Sunday. G & I & to ch �GRANDMOTHER*s DIARY Aug. 27 1900 ,..192 Hot. Eva & I called at Smiths & Forrests this evening* 28 Miss Johnson & Mrs. Atkinson came to get us to go black berry picking we got about 10 qts. After ’tea I took them out for a row. 29 Busy morning. The children and I went bathing & then rowed up for the mail. 30 Eva & Louie & I went to the swamp with the Forrests to get berries. I had a little drive after tea. 31 We had Mr. Smith & his friends & Minnie Forrest & some of their guests & Miss( Mr. & Mrs. Vincentcame home) Rice & Mr. Chester to spend the evening. Sept. 1 It keeps very dusty. Geo & I went over to spend the evening at Smith’s, We went bathing & when we got ■ back we found Mr. Vincent here. C. went duck shooting got 2. 2 Sunday, very hot. I went to Church in the morning & stayed home at night. Charlie went up to Galls & got the boat. 3 Lovely rain this morning but cleared out nice to go mith’s excursion to Deerhurst, We had a time. 4 Bright day, we washed. Mrs. & Miss Rice. 5 Went to W.A. meeting & brought Ruth & Cyril Thoms home to tea, Gracie & Walter Webster were also here playing with the children they made plenty of noise. I went in to Chesters in the evening with Miss Tye etc. and then went over to Forrests to see Mr. & Mrs, Mitchell who were up. 6 Nice, rain last night turned cool after dinner. Mabel Forrest went home with Miss Tye today. G & I drove to Fathers & got some crabs & on the way back called on Mrs. Vincent who is herself again. 7 Geo went up to Mud Lake to shoot duck & Violet & I went to Somersets to see Laura, Jessie is staying there, Nice moonlight night but c~’1/’ Hard a row after tea Mook Fine & warmer. Eva & Loui** Annie Vincent. I went to Ladells & saw �GRANDMOTHER’S DIARY Sept. 9 DIPTHERIA Warm but turned cool at night. The Johnsons did not come. 1900 ...193 Went to Church, 10 I went to meeting at parsonage only 3 there. Louie Thoms came at night & asked us over on Wednesday. 11 Heavy rain last night. got plenty of rain to wash with. Turned hot after dinner.& we went bathing with Kiss Rice. G. drove to Porter’s. After tea we^took Mrs. & Miss Rice for a row. 12 Rain again at night turned cold & windy in the morning but we went over with all the children to Thomses, Mr. Vincent called. 13 Fine but cool at night, I called at Ladell’s & Atkinsons & went to choir practice. lb Finished baby’s dress & made Qharlie a pair of pants, 15 Pleasantly warm. Annie went on the Gem to Huntsville, The Atkinsons called also Ruth Thoms. I called on the new teacher , in the evening, got no partridges, 16 Wet day but I went twice to Church not many there. G got 2 bags of flour 17th. 17 Wet morning but cleared out in afternoon & was cold at night, we washed, 18 Fine & bright but cool I went to Ladells & saw Laura & Jessie Thoms. They drove down to Chesters and I persuaded them to come in to tea. Had a little drive after tea. Annie Brymer came in, in the evening. 19 Mice mild day, rain at night, for buggy. 20 Cleared up & we decorated Church for Harvest Service, Heard that the Watsons & McInnises have diptheria & decided to send the children to their grandfathers. Louie Thoms came to tea, Mrs Chester, Mrs. & Miss Rice called. 21 Heavy storm last night & showery all day. Church to help sweep. George was app Wait upon the Isolated families. Sandy Proudfoot paid I went to �GRANDNCTKR’S DIARY Sept,22 ETHEL’S MARRIAGE 1900 194 Nice day. The 4 children & Charlie & I went up the lake in the Gem and then landed at Lawrence’s and walked through to father’s to leave the children there till the danger of diptheria is over. They told us of Ethel’s marriage. Got home to tea. 23 Cloudy but pleasant. Harvest thanksgiving service in the evening, Charlie & I walked through th Vincent’s, I walked back with Nita Brymer. C; Thoms here to tea. 24 lovely day, we washed, 25 Wet morning, but fine afternoon. Ironed, I went up to Ladells & came home and made part of a hhirt. 26 Hot day, Charlie & I went to Huntsville & saw the fair. Huntsville was crowded, I saw Father, mother & Nelly, Children are all right. Mrs. Forrest & Minnie went up. 27 Katy Lever came & made Annie a waist was here to dinner. 28 Katy made me a wrapper. Cold night but wet next mom. Charlie went to the Presby tea meeting. 29 Rain all the morning. Geo shipped Straw-cutter, Lovely afternoon. I have a bad cold. 30 Sunday, Nice day. a walk. 1 2 I had a row after tea^ Mr, Robinson I went to church twice. Had Fine. Geo & Charlie went for cow. We cleaned two rooms & finished upstairs. Mr. & Mrs, Huggins & Mr, & Mrs, Stevenson came to see Geo & had to wait till about 7 before he came, SB they had tea here. Miss O’Brian & Louie Forrest called. We heard that Vincent’s have diptheria & possibly Mabel Clarke. G. drove me to Father’s where I will stay for a wh with thechildren. Mother is no better. Hares gir were there. i ■ ■'pm I ironed the children’s clothes. I took the children, to Armstrongs & Fanny made us stay to tea. Clara went to- Huntsville. . . ■ 4 ~ This is a. very hot fine week, over 80°every day. ' �GRANDMOTHER *s DIARY Oct. 1900 195 5 I washed for the children. Geo drove over & baby & I went to Huntsville with him. I got some medicine for Mother, 6 8?° in the shade, we sat under the trees. is not better. 7 Heavy rain & thunder storm made it quite cold. Took the children to Church in the evening. I played the organ* 8 Cold but fine. The children & I went to Hares & had tea. Willie Bray & family were at father’s when we got back. 9 Nice day. 10 Mother Eva & I drove to Hville to see Dr, Evans Lovely day. Geo came & took Kathleen & me home Lucy & Mother drove to Hville, Minnie Forrest called to see me about going to Dodds Cyril Thoms came in the evening. F°ggy mornings & fine days, Charlie’s birthday Geo rowed Mrs. & Minnie Forrest & me to Dollar’s" Wharf & we walked to Dodds where we spent the day & Tom drove us home, M, Forrest & I went to meeting in vestry, Geo brought the children home /7 12 Lovely day - making Louie a dress. Geo went to Longhurst’s, he & I went to Forrests to tea, home late. 13 Beautiful day after the fog. & finished L’s dress. 14 Still fine & mild. 15 The Dodds & Forrests came to tea Warm & fine. The Chesters & Mr S, Smith came in the evening & The Somersets could not come we had music 16 Rain & high wind turned very cold. 17 Washed, fine & pleasant, 18 Went up to the Hall to prepare for the Supper tonight as it is Thanksgiving day. Will Johnson came to tea. We went to Church & then to the hall where quite a crowd gathered & enjoyed turkey etc. Cold windy night it E t ft I went to Ladell’s I went to Church twice Busy sewing hard frost at night. Nice day. The Forrests & I went to th up. I drove to Ladell’s in afternoon. St It 0 if/ 3 / Beautiful weather. Went for a short drive, Johnson came & took his horse away. ; ite^ van �GRANDMOTHER'S DIART Oct. 21 1900 Lovely day. Took thechildren for a walk. not go to church. ...196 I did 22 Like rain but it & Mr, Somerset & tea & Henry Gall on Friday and he 23 Heavy rain in the morning, we washed & caught a lot of water, G & Louie & I went trolling after dinner but caught nothing. Keeps mild. 24 Cloudy but cleared off in afternoon. Geo went to a sale near Raymond. Children did not go to school. 25 We cleaned sitting room. 26 kept off till night' We had Laura Jessie, Louie 7 Jessie & Cyril Thoms to came with invitations to a dance stayed the evening Washed bedding, Geo went to Dodds by lake. warm. Heavy rain & thunder in the afternoon & again in the evening. Henry Gall was here to tea tea. His dance name off in the Hall. I did not go on account of the rain. 2? Sunday* Cloudy & mild, Minnie Forrest & I rowed over to Thomses with the children & were prevailed upon to stay to tea, G & I & 2 children went to church at night .Came on rain which continued till night so we did not go to Galls. blowing at night. Cleaned dining room. Gloomy & Cold. The children walked to Bob Brown’s Geo & I drove to Gall’s. The Somersets were there a dark drive home. u 01 Hallow eve. Charlie finished at the mill. spend the evening at Chester’s. I went to Nov ■ 1st Our hunterswere out early. They ara hunting with Mr, Vincent & Cyril, no luck. 2 V 1 ) 4 0 ■ SV' Hunting again, got nothing They went up to C, Mainhoods hunting no success Cyril usually comes here to tea. Henry & Louise Gall came & washed the dishes here that were left from the party 4 Lovely morning. I went to SS in the afternoon and took all the children. I took Louie to let Mr. Brymer M see her eye which is. no better. G & E & C to Church - Charlie went to Thomses in 5 Fine morn, we washed. We had the f today. Hunters got nothing. Got 2 ' H �1905 GRANDMOTHER’S DIABY ,..197 7 Ethel and Mabel came before dinner, I rode up to Ladell’s with them. No W.A. meeting. Our hunters came back to dinner, 8 The men want to hunt at Bob Brown’s and got a deer which they left there, We expected Mrs. & Louise Gall but they did not come. 9 High cold wind, Nov, G did not go out. 10 Cloudy cl raw, G & C & Mr. Vincent went up to Brown’s but got nothing. D, Stevenson came & I sold him a sewing machine. Mr. Allman is up to attend Lodge meeting. 11 Gloomy. G & I & children went to church. Mr, & Miss Johnson came while we were at dinner. Went to Church at night. 12 Began to snow. We washed, hunters came back early with nothing. Cold night. Snow all day. 14 6 below zero at night. Charlie went hunting, G did not, Nice morning but stormed all afternoon & all night. Cyril Thoms drove us and a sewing machine to D. Stevenson’s. E. Johnson & the two girls & G & I went and had an awful trip. Nearly 2 feet of snow this morning. Fine & cold, Louie & Connie Thoms & May & Cyril called. E. Johnson & I drove to Forrests in the cutter & had tea. The roads are not bad in the village. Nice fine day. Miss Johnson & I & the little ones went to Ladell’s & called at the parsonage. Killed the pigs. Mild & gloomy, Geo drove to Huntsville. & the Children called at Brymers. 18 Wet roads very sloppy. We ventured out to Church in the evening. Very few there. Miss J. BSP 8 i 1? 3 19 Bfei Bi Wet day & freezing as it rained. from Connie & Muriel, I had letters 20 ^bg©r &mild, Geo went to Bracebridge on the Ju: Hiss Johnson & I rowed over to Thomses and Wall Cyril brought us back. Charlie is working at a 21 Had a thunder storm in the morn and very heavy rain. , Chen a high wind and a sprinkle of snow at night. George came home, wo washed. HISS!® �QRA^aWTHR’S DIARY lev, 22 1900 ,.,198 We had to dry all the clothes indoors, Connie & Ruth Thoms & Minnie & Louie Forrest & Miss O’Brien cane to tea it turned wet and we kept Connie & Ruth all night, 23 Dick came over for his sisters in the mom & Connie went home & Ruth stayed and went with Edie to Brymers to tea & then went home with Wall who was there. 24 The snow has almost disappeared and ths roads are frozen hard, Geo drove in to Utterson. Miss Johnson Violet and I walked to Ladell’s & got some things. 25 Miss J, & Violet & Annie went to Church in the morn and She & I and Geo & the children went at night, cold and dark. We had a walk in the afternoon and called at Forrests, 26■ Cold wind but good dry roads. George drove E. Johnson home after dinner* ' Children went to school. G. went to Trustee’s meeting this evening, windy. 2^ Fine day. out doors 28 Ironed, Charlie Gardiner was thrown off a wagon by a runaway team into the river and drowned. We washed and dried most of the clothes Men were searching for little boy’s body in the river and found it this morning. Nita Brymer & Mable Clarke called to collect for a subscription to pay for Charlie Gardiner’s coffin* jo Still mild, Eva is poorly with billions headache. Jack & Dick Thoms came to go hunting with Charlie. ■Charlie Gardiner was buried. G. went to funeral. ■Dec ♦ 2 Sunday. Cloudy but mild. Eva not much better* C* & I went to evening service* 3 Eva is a good deal better* Gloomy but not cold. Mr. Patterson brought a load of hay. Maud Brymer called in evening. : ‘ 4 ■a- Ground is still almost bare & frozen. Charlie and I v/ent to service and practice. Annie went up to McInnis’ to stay till Sunday. V/e washed. It came on wet ■some lamb from Alfred Kay G & ■ �GRANDMOTHER *S DIARY Dec 6 : 1900 .199 Brought the clothes into dry. Fine, sloppy roads I went to W.A. meeting & brought Louie & Ruth Thoms to tea. They and the children went to practice in evening. G & C went to hunt saw nothing. 7 Lovely moonlight night, I made Xmas cake. 8 Dice day. Geo drove to Council meeting, Charlie spent the day at Thomses, hardly enough snow for sleighing. 9 ■Very cold wind, G & I drove to Utterson G & C & I went to Church at night 10 ■Hot so cold a little snow fell 11 Fine day. We washed & baked, Mr, Somerset came for sewing machine and George drove ne to Somersets to show Laura how to run the machine. We found all the Vincents there, we stayed to tea dnd got home about 10. 12 Snowy all day, choir practice at night. not go to Falkenburg. 13 I made mincemeat 14 good sleighing now. 15 Violet & I went to Ladells & called at the parsonage 16 Bright & sharp, I had a walk in the morning. Mrs, Johnson and Will drove over in the afternoon & stayed to tea G & I went to Church in the evening 17 Raw but not so cold, Lucy & Ethel drove over & ‘bought Chesters cutter from us. The Atkinsons came to tea. 18 Mild & snowing at intervals, George & Charlie drove to Bracebridge & got somethings at Hays on the way. We washed. 19 Made the Xmas puddings. 20 There wore decorations made for Church was here to tea, I went to the Church time after tea. School closed today. & Ida Jenner called, also Sophia Kersh; 21. George went to Ufford' to see Mr, Oldham ' vfhr :'9yA^ 22 Al A^A._.;:^^ Lovely mild day. i-A*; A ptAA..^ A.-^'f^A I went for a driv Geo did Cyril Thoms >r a short �Deo. 23 1900 DIARY GRANDMOTHER Sunday, came on wet. ,. 200 G & I went to Church at night. 24 A little snow fell. George went to Raymond and sold Miss Sufferin a sewing machine. Charlie helped Mr. Vincent at his shooting match at Utterson. They finished decorating church, I went up to Ladeins English letters. 25 Christmas day. Some of the children & I went to Church, quite stormy afternoon and dull enough, Willie & ’Walter Brymer here to tea, 26 ’We washed, Nellie & Clara came before dinner. Bright & cold. We all but George went to our Xmas tree in the evening, 27 Milder with a little snow. Geo drove Nellie & Clara part of the way home. Expected the Vincents but they dud not come. 23 Nice day. The Children & I went to Pres, Xmas tree which was very good, quite a crowd, 29 Softer again, Mr. Lawrence came & paid a note for $15. Cheese factory meeting here. Mrs. Hares came & had tea here and also some of the directors as the meeting was prolonged late, Charlie cutting wood at Nickasons. Sunday. Flurries of snow. George went to Thomses & came back with them to Church, Duncan, Minnie & Mabel Forrest came to tea. I went to church with • them afterwards, 30 A little snow fell. We washed. Geo went to Utterson to Nomination. Charlie went to a dance at Ladell’s. 31 . ’ " ■ ' ' . ■ ' ft- ■ - ' - ' . ft ■ ft" ' p I � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. 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Typed Transcription UG Transcription Progress Scripto transcription progress Done transcribed https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/448fe515c33a0b81ee15edfb031ac217.pdf 38cd01a9113b73ccfaae91d5df3a4b80 PDF Text Text aKm,S DIARY 1901 Beginning of a new century ”1901” ’'All' January 1 . ■ p \ p ...m ' ' I A New Year’s Day. Fine & sharp but came on snowv G & I drove to Utterson, 2 A regular blizzard, we could not go to father’s place. Fine afternoon X went to Parsonage but no meeting. Sent $2 to Mrs. Robinson 3 Very cold 32° last night, Mr. Hamil was here to see about buying an organ & had dinner. 4 Mild with snow but cleared out in afternoon, G ■•_ Kathleen & I drove to father’s. G & father went on to Huntsville. we had a nice drive bore by moonlight,, 5 lory cold last night but pleasant today, Annie walked : Lucents /ith Maud ..:. er Mr , , home, ■ • 6 , Mr, Wm, Johnson & H. Laddell called Snowy day. 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I did not go to Church. birthday, she had a little party. Mrs, & Connie drove May over, Geo went to and sold them an. organ. Warm morning at night, 21 Violet*s Somerset McCamus* tout cold 22 We heard of the death of Queen Victoria, drove over to Shafers* sharp & fine, 23 Raw wind, Geo went to Ufford to canvas, Mr, Clarke was here boarding stable. Mrs. Dodd calbd to invite me up there next Monday. I went to Chesters in the evening to see Miss Rice who is up. 24 Mild & damp. G & I drove to Aspdin after dinner, good roads,’got home for tea. 25 Cold wind. Miss Rice called. Charlie went to spend the evening at Chester*s. 26 Sharp & fine. George & C. went to Huntsville had tea at father’s. Mrs, Gall & Henry were here to tea: 27 Mild day. 28 Cold wind, G* stayed at home. Tom Dod called for me to go there but I did not care to go, Geo sold sleighs to E, Porter. Percy Daniels was buried. Miss Rice called. 29 Fine but sharp. Geo drove me over the lake to Thomses where I had tea, he came over for me in the evening, rrggr ■ • 30 G, drove to Ufford to sell a binder to Kay but did not do ;o. Charlie went to Forrests to a card party F :. ■ H had a daughter this morning. Geo went to UL lemon to leave a cutter for Mr. Taylor, he went again to a Farmer’s Institute meeting. R,>dM . 1 Geo Geo & children went to Church at night. Annie went with Maud B. to help Mrs. Vincent. Noy cold at night. After tea Goo & I Grove to Howards to leave a new cutter ^ bring home his old 2 Cold, fh , vice in the morning in honor of the Q^o-o’:: funeral, Somerset paid Geo his money. 3 J ', e’ly d i.y, Ho one went to Church in the morn but they al] v/ ni it night Hut thcchildren a me. Bright �CMANDMOTHER’s DIARY Feb. CHARLIE GOES TO COLIEGE 1901 ...203 4 Stormy & drifting. B We washed, 6 Fine & cold Mrs, McCamus & Belle Johnson came |to see about an organ and had tea. Geo went to Raymond after dinner. Cold nights but the afternoon was niqe & Geo & I drove to Utterson. Mabel Osborne was buried today 8 Bright & cold, 9 Snowing & blowing Geo drove over to young Lance’s G. stayed at home Cyril Thorns came to spend the day with Charlie. 10 Fine pleasant day, Geo went to Thomses ^& had tea there. The children & I stayed at home in the evening. 11 Mild with snow. Father came to dinner. Mrs, D. Stephenson came to pay note & brought her’ baby. G & I drove to Utterson in afternoon. Bright but windy & cold called. Allan McInnis & C, Mainhood 13 . Cold wind all day, we washed & dried clothes in the: house. Mrs, Atkinson called. Nellie’s birthday, cold night. 14 Still cold wind drifted roads, headache. 15 Mr. Hamil came for Pleasant bright day Geo & I went for a drive to Thomses h th Cyril, stay, C. went to Supper at Utterson 16 Lovely mild day. 1? Beautiful day, Geo was not very well. The three Forrest girls called, Charlie went to Thomses, George & the children went to Church &*Louie Thoms e back with them to stay while Geo is away Geo was poorly with Wall Thoms was here to tea went do & frosty, George and G go to a c ege. Louie & ronto. Charlie to . Minnie Forrest called. a ride with Cyril 19 Mild & snowy. Ted Porter & Charlie Snell called. Concert in aid of Children’s Hospital. bu t me All went �DIARY CLR^^ l901 ,_210 19 Sunday. cloudy & cool, Annie walked, to Vincents The children & Geo & I went to evening service. * Mr. Burt preached, ° ~ 20 Still cloudy & cool & inclined to rain, 21 Fine & much warmer. Geo drove to Raymond and got his money from Jim Gott, Also heard from Charlie. 22 Wet day. 23 Lovely fine day. Geo went to Mill near Beatrice. Me cleaned Kitchen which finished house-cleaning. I went to choir practice - wet even. 24 A thoroughly wet cold day. 25 Hace <2 bright, Kate Lever was here sewing. Children & I walked to Vincents. Got milk from Chester. 26 Whit Sunday, fine. Children & I went to church in the morning. The Johnsons did not come. - Cyril had tea here. 27 Fine morning. Ethel & baby & Clara came & C went (with us for a row. Geo drove Mr. Robinson to 2.8 Fine but cool wind. Ray We cleaned sitting room. All stayed in. The children & Annie planted potatoes, 29 • 30 We washed, thorough wet day. Geo went to Utterson in even about bicycles. I went up for mail. 3 hrs (Heavy rain all day. Cleared up at night for Somerset party, we did not go. Mr. Robinson came & stayed Wt morning. Geo drove Mr, Robinson to Utterson & sold Balls a binder. I called upon Miss Smith & wept to practice. VW Ju w Weather better today only a shower or two. & I went to Huntsville on K rather cold. jWe stayed in but went to id organ. ; Geo �v . . U- - ' ; 2- lower. 5 Oval • 2 ' . El' .' Robinson Gso went to meet showery. 1 Jessie J baby cavmfirnt beiora • '1-'. i v firs. Gall c-me and nil stayed La I . it up to Ladells & then to practice. a ■ ' I 3 Garson^e & took baby. " ...vXin. 6 we X & Evo & Lanie rowed io 9 to Goll’s n staved tea, r G -o -' • ; • 2- ,,.2 a 1901 .<3 io .1 inner. • . day. • ' CW X •■••.■ ■ cloudy weather. Keens very unsettled. C is h at. Got hors if tv-w S Wet again, busy baking. S Fing less 1 " turned cold. •. to We took 1 ind, church & she & baby Somerset S Eva Gall ware ail christened. The Somerset.; came back J had dinner & tea here and Mr. & Will Johnson also came, Laura walk dth : he hildrei g| / . : - I |||i ill Ublls I It ■1 • - ' (2 ; ■ • -1. , - ! < ..,->. 1 ,. is -. < up on Smith’s hill after tea to look for straw­ berries. Chesters came home. Gee 1 i afteerwoel v vw Il. ; J.Il ■ 1; & t «| • • ■ 2 , 2 2.2 . in. * hl hpl blew 2—V to t <2X1 2 2 2VV'2,X hgwi ■ ■ : 23 .p | ,, <a< || J । a V <_ • . , . xi • • < a as m| 2 ■ www > . we V '/ ^’ i -w ■ “-222 ,.- . • < ,- L ; • , she - ■ • ' .., mb - ; . 1 v: ,, t.t,.'. 2 Ge ■ 2 W2 .- ■ 2 ' f > v 2 vx in ia 21 ft 2 X: • 2 22 a V, 2 p , I , i “ I tx V , - * ; . . . 2gh+g aw pa io staying st. ring 2^ X ar 2'22 - 2g2 I . -,,- a ' . ill at hero to tea. X 02 G® •. get pl.2 - ■ Father t gwey were | ~ • 2 girls went to church at night and brought Ruth|j back with us for another day’s sewing#, . �GRANDMOTHER * S DIARY June*17 18 1901 ...212 Fine & hot* Ruth made Annie a dress and the children <8- I rowed her home in the evening. George drove to Raymond. Bright & hot after a nice rain which laid dust* We washed, Cyril T. was here drawing slabs from ■ the mill. 19 Bright & not too hot, evening. 20 Geo drove to Breysville but did no business. called at Chesters to see Mrs. Rice. 21 Very hot. George went to see Mr. Arthur. He and I rowed to Galls where we had tea and spent a pleasant afternoon. 22 Annie went to Brunel. It came up a fearful storm. of rain & thunder etc but still Clara came on the I went up to Ladells in I Gera 23 Fine after rain. Clara & I went to Church in the morn & C & Eva & Louie at night - Nellie and E. Winter drove over in time for dinner & stayed till evening. 24 Annie came home Geo drove to Ufford and sold Hay fork, Clara & I & children went for a row & a bathe* had another row after tea, Rained a little but turned out hot, we washed & after dinner Clara & the girls went to a picnic at Allansville A Geo & I & baby stayed at Thomses for tea* we all got home at dark Hot 92° Ironed & baked Hotter 9? . Eva & I rowed up to Ladells and brought Mrs. Vincent & family to Mill wharf. I then went to choir practice. Still very hot, thunder storm in afternoon but still close, Eva & baby & I called at Brymers & had some ice cream Emily came home. G..went to Seymours & sold 2 Hay forks children to 1 breeze I took the H �GRANDMOTHER’S DIARY 1901 I went in the Smiths with Kathleen Geo had a sore eye Children & I went to Church ■Rain in morn but very hot afternoon, to picnic ground & had tea & then had Gem in the evening. Geo was sick last night with severe diahoea very weak today, we washed some of the clothes. Mr, Somerset called.’ Finished washing. Fine. Henry Gall asked us to go on the Gem with a party tomorrow. het morning so we did not go th ough the boat did. G» went to Oswald Montgomerys after dinner Mr. & Mrs. Thoms called also Mr, Billings by. Wet day again & much cooler thunder storm at night Geo just got home from Raymond in time. Nice fine day Rain at night Annie went on the Gem to Huntsville Thomses did not come, No service. fine windy evening The Nice day we washed. I painted dinging room floor We went to Rocky I, & got some berries. Hine looked like rain in the evening & churned. Ironed, baked Hot. Pres, pic-nic. Children & I went in afternoon and brought Laura & Jessie & baby home to tea. Children & Annie went again in evening. Children & I went to Stewart’s Island to dinner Gladys & Dorothy Gall came to get huckleberries to stay a few days* Fine & hot, Geo drove to Fraser’s. I took all the children bathing & then to Ladells. After tea we went to Rocky I. with Mabel Forrest but got very few berries • ■Hi �GRANDMOTHER’S DIARY Duly 15 : I90I .,,214 Hatter every day, George drove to Utterson & Allansville. Afternoon he went to D. Hughes to put up mower, I took children & Lily Bently to Island for berries, nearly gone or dried up. 16 92° in shade before dinner, to see hay fork put up. 17 Heat went up to 99°. There was a thunder storm but no rain here. Geo drove to Frasers to put up mower. 18 A cool wind today. 19 Nice cool day. Lucy came to go to Lecture which we all attended but Geo, Eva & Louie came home. 20 Hot again, we had a little sprinkle of rain. Lucy took Violet & Kathleen on the Gem to Huntsville & then home. 21 No rain. I went to Church in the morning with children saw Laura & baby there. 22 Very.dry & dusty but not quite so hot. I went to meeting at Parsonage. The Smith’s, Forrests & Somersets & Maud Brymer were there, 23 Clouded up but no rain, very sultry. I drove with Geo to Hushems (?), Miss Smith & Miss Herman called after tea. . ' - Geo has gone to Ufford 24 25 Went to Choir Practice. Clara brought V & K« home & took Eva & Louie back, also some huckleberries. It rained a few drops. 26 I went to another meeting to arrange about excursion but not much was done. 2? Geo went fishing with Forrest in the evening, Robson bros, called. We had a heavy rain last night & it is still damp. We went to church, Mackie Kinton read service. did not go to �GRANDMOTHER’S DIARY MANITOBA 1901 ,,.215 July 30 Cleared out fine, Annie got some berries, Cyril T. was here to tea. I took children for a row.Eva & Louie walked home from Thomses & brought Mabel. 31 Cool & showery. We went for raspberries but they are very scarce, Aug. 1 Fine afternoon. Geo met expert and brought him home, he slept at Joneses, I went to choir practice with Louie & Connie Thoms who called, 2 I went to P.O* to send letter to Charlie. Geo started early to Ufford with expert to put pu binders, got home at night, wet. 3 Fine & cool. Children went bathing. Eva & I went to fill Church lamps & rowed up to the P.O. Crowds of tourists there. 4 Sunday. Church. Fine cool day. I played. Children & I & Geo went to Lovely day. we washed. Geo went to Utterson to see Charlie & go on the train to Hville, Charlie is going to Manitoba with the Thoms boys* . I went to Wharf to see the Empress start with excursion „ party* Geo came home from Huntsville on Empress ■ about 2 a.m. 5 6 Warn turned like rain* Violet & I rowed to Thomses & then Mrs, Thoms walked with us to Somerset’s, We called at Galls,' Got home at dark, we have no boat house now, 7 Wild beast show at Huntsville. Annie went on the Gem. Geo -brought Charlie Carr here, again. 8 - Like rain but cleared off. Geo drove Carr to Ufford. to put up binder. Got back to tea A they then rowed up to Somerset’s. I went to practice. When they got back Mr. Robinson was here & took Carr to Utterson. 9 - Geo.got up early and drove to Utterson for Mr. Robinson who is coining to fix Nickasons Binder. he had dinner here & then Geo drove him to the station.Wet after. I spent the evening at Smiths. �Geo drove to Huntsville and drove Louie’s birthday, Louie had a party with rain & caught give them all a. ch at the lan of clothes, Fine we washed.. ove to Uffo: G �CHAIRS HAHWWHEH’S DIARY 1901 21? 26 Sultry like rain but it did not come here, we washed & I went up to Ladells, Geo drove to Windermere & took young Barber’s bicycle away 27 Nice day: 28 We had Louie & Ruth Thoms & Mr. Hunt to Warm day tea & the Forrest girls & Mr. Waller to spend the evening, lovely moonlight night. 29 Sultry & like rain. I called to see Miss Smith & went to choir practice. Thunder storm & heavy rain at night. 30 Fine after rain. Geo & I drove to Fathers place: it turned cool in the evening. 31 Cool cloudy day We ironed. Sunday, damp the morn & A 2 Mrs. Stephenson called G & I & children went to Church in at night. Fine & hot. We washed. Children had a holiday G. drove me to Barris(?> Hot. Busy ironing. from Charlie. 9 5 I v/ent up to Ladells no word Hot day G & I & the four girls went on the Gem’ to Huntsville & bought some chairs Hot. I commenced my jacket, the evening. 6 went to practice in Hot day Geo drove to Suell’s & I went as far as Galls & stayed till he came back. Hot but blew up cold at night, I went up for mail. Geo drove to Ufford Cheese factory in the morn. 8 Sunday. Bright & cool. We had a walk and G & I & 2 of the children went to church. 9 Fine & cool. I went to Ladells. Montgomery^ not home yet 10-A.We^ afternoon, Geo went to Raymond Mr. & Mrs, Som Cleared out fine after rain crabs. I went up for mail. 12 .; Geo drove to Oswald Busy ironing & preserve Poured in the morning. Lnere ’ There was no decorat However the afternoon ■ cleared & Mr Dawson came & just as we were at tea Johnson The rain, came on in the �GRANDMOTHER’S DIARY isept.l? 1901 Johnsons stayed all night. Fine & warm. I went to help decorate in the afternoon. The Johnsons had not~gone, but were at Atkinsons. I brought Connie & Ruth home to tea. warm & fine. 14 Saturday, 15 Wet morn but got fine afternoon. & he went again at night. 16 Rain & high wind, Showery. 17 ...218 G & I went' in morn we washed some of the clothes. B Fine morning. finished washing, Mother & Clara came to spend the day, Laura Somerset called for spring (?) in the morn. There is a surprise party at her house tonight. Wet cold evening, 18 Cool & fine, . Geo went to Ufford to see about Mrs.* Lloyds binder. Mr, & Mrs, Mitchell came to Pt. S. 19 Fine day. Mr. Mitchel called. Mrs. Somerset & Jessie & baby came to tea* The Forrests could not come as they had the mitchells. Jessie went to practice & brought louie & Connie & Hunt back. They did not stay late. 20 Gloomy turned wet after dinner. G & I drove to Johnsons & came away after tea. The rain came on again after we started & we had a horrid drive home ■Fine after frost Heard from Charlie, 22 Nice warm day. Had a walk with children. & children went to Church in evening 23 Lovely day, Geo drove to Ufford for rennett(?) After dinner Eva & Louie & I rowed up to Galls & Somersets where we had tea & came back by moonlight We saw Clara Fine with cold w par t of the pota' to Leslie Nickas- | G & I Annie & the ch: .dren dug G. sold Barbel s bicycle. 2$ They finished potatoes. vely day. 2 little,’ I went & then went to choir practice. G. went on Gem to Huntsville as �POLIO??? GRANDMOTHERS DIARY Sept,2? Fine & warm, up for mail, INFANTILE PARALYSIS??? 1901 Annie went to Bracebridge. ...219 I went 28 Nice day. Eva, Louie & Violet went to a party at Galls. George stayed at Thomes and rowed them home. Moonlight night. 29 Wet day so Mr, & Mrs. Thoms could not come. Children poorly. We went to Church at night and were surprised to see Geo. & Cyril Thoms who came home today. 30 Fine & cool, Louie is poorly today. Geo went to Cheese factory meeting, Cyril Thoms came to tell us all the news & stayed, to tea, Ruth came home from Orillia, 1 Cool. Miss Smith & Miss Hurdman called also Mrs. Sullivan. 2 Gold & showery, Geo & Eva & Violet & I went to Utterson show, quite acrowd, 3 Cold & showery. Forrest called. 4 Mr. Robinson came and took stock. First snow fell, Eva poorly. Concert at Allensville. Mr. Smith came in. 5 Wet & cold & stormy, Hurdman called, Oct. We did not go to Galls, Mabel Eva & Louie are sick. Miss ■ ' ' 6 Fine & pleasant. Children no better. SS is in afternoon. Annie took Violet & Kathleen. I did not go to church. 7 Fine & warmer but hard frost last night. Children no better. We washed. Violet & Kathleen went to school. . . ■ • 8 Louie very poorly. Dr. Bridgland came in to see her. Louie very ill but fever better. We Fine day & warm. Eva has to stay in are so bad. Annie went to confirmat Wet again. Louie is much better but Eva is no of the pain. b �GRANDYOTHER* S DIARY 220: 1901 CHARLIE BACK Oct. 13 14 Fine, we washed. Eva is very restless & does not sleep much. Louie is improving but weak, I took baby up to Ladell’s. 15 Gloomy & cold. We were surprised by the arrival of Wm. Hill. I dont know how long he will stay. He sleeps at Chesters, Louie came downstairs. Eva very restless, wet night. 16 Fine & cool. Eva is somewhat better. Father came with potatoes. Geo & Hill went to Thomses. 1? Eva does not improve much. Fine day, Geo & Hill went to see Chas Mainhood & little snow this morning. Baby was poorly last night. Eva also but better in the day. Geo & Mr. Hill went to Huntsville. Charlie surprised us by coming home. Mr, Brymer came to dose the children. Snow storm this afternoon. 18 The men went out for a turn in the bush 19 Soft again. 20 Sunday, nice day. I went to Church in the evening with Charlie & Mr. Hill, C, went to Thomses, 21 Fine day, we washed. Eva comes down stairs (but cannot walk yet. I went up to Ladells, Annie went to tea at Mclnness. Men got some partridges. 22 Fine, v/e cleaned Eva’s room. & room over Kitchen, Mrs, Wm. Gall called. 23 .Churned & ironed. Geo & Mr. Hill went for a troll & I went with baby to the Thomses* S we had tea there. 24 Cold wind. We papered Charl ie*s room & Charlie drove her home. 25 Fine, 26 Fine 'day, Louie & I went on the Gem to Huntsville it rained coming home. 27 Lovely day, I took children to Church. Mr, Winter came & stayed till evening. 23 Fine 29 Fin e. we washed. I went to Ladells. Hil 1 drove to'Utterson. Lucy came ■ Nelly & We cleaned a room, Mr< & Mrs, Thoms 1 tea. Fine moonlight night. Gao. & Mr : �GRANDMOTHER’S DIARY 1901 ...221 Oct. 30 Geo had a very sore eye this morning & has not been able to see all day. Mr. Brymer came to see him, very warm, 31 Herb Ladell came & brought batting for Eva (?$ Mr. Thoms came to see Geo. Mr. Hill & Charlie went to Mainhood’s, Minnie & Mabel Forrest & Geo Thoms called in the evening. Rain at night. 1 Lovely morning for the hunting. Geo could not go but his eye was a little better. No deer, wet afternoon/ 2 Fine again. Mr. Hill & Charlie went out again but got nothing. Geo’s eye better he went up to Ladells with me, 3 Sunday. Fine, Eva went out for the first. Geo’s eye continues to improve. I did. not go to Church. 4 Wet morning,. Geo started for Toronto to see occulist. Charlie went hunting. Mr. Hill did not go. We cleaned pantry. 5 Gloomy with a little snow, Cyril shot a deer. & Mabel called. I went up to Ladells, 6 We cleaned sitting room, Charlie & Mr. Hill went t> Forrests to spend the evening. 7 Wet day. Charlie went hunting, Mr, Hill and I went to Forrests to tea & George came home while we were there. Geo Thoms came & Charlie drove in & fetched their deer out. 8 Fine but raw. Nov. S 13TH WEDDING ANNIVER. Minnie We cleaned dining room Gloomy, Nellie and E, Winters came in the afternoon for a while. Cyril was here to tea. IB 10 Fine and cold. I went to Church in the morn, very few there. Annie went up to Brunel with Mr. Atkinson, to stay at McInnises. Eva went to SS for the first. 11 Wet day 12 Woo &Mr. Hill & Charlie went hunting. Charlie shot a doer. Annie got back before dark, Mr. H. went to Utterson. • ‘ / ' £ H 13 Geo & Mr. Hill stayed in. #ine , we washed: Went hunting again but no deer. & so finished the cleaning. ......... MrT Gall called. �GRANDMOTHER’S DIARY Nov. 15 Friday, Last day of Hunting. Atkinsons with Eva & baby. ...222 I called at 16 There is a little snow. 17 Sunday. Cold. I went to Church at night and played. Eva went for the first time, 18 Fine* Geo & Chas & Mr, Hill went to Somersets and brought the cow. Miss Smith called to say good bye. Mrs. Somerset & Jessie came and brought some butter. Cyril came in. the evening. 19 We washed. Geo & Mr. Hill went to Bracebridge. Charlie took our old cow to Somersets. Fine. 20 Mr. Prebble & J. Johnson came to see George. to see Miss Smith. Lovely day. 21 Mild & fine* Ironed. Men out hunting: Louie & I went to Ladell’s. 22 Nice morning but turned cold at night & snowed & Mr* H. & Charlie & Cyril Went for a hunt. C came to tea. 23 Fine & cold. argan. 24 Just a powder of snow, came on stormy at night Charlie went over to Thomses, ^ “Xi- did J-J not ---^ come — Ruth Mr. & Mrs; McClure were here to tea* 25 Plenty of snow forsleighing. Ruth Thoms came to sew. Cyril drover her. quite a lot of sleighs out made the road good, cold wind. 26 Blowing very cold but nice night, to store. Geo sold 2 cutters. 27 Stillcold but good sleighing. 28 Shooting match at Ladell’s dinner. Ruth & the girls, to Oyster supper at Hall. 29 Roads good, 30 Nice morning* I went to Utterson for a drive. went home with Louie & Cyril, pl 13 1901 I went Eva & Geo Organ tuner called, he tuned Churhc Ruth & I went Vincent was here to not quite so cold it Ruth �HEW BRIDGE' dfiANDWTHER’S DIARY 1901 ...223 1 Very mild snow went away fast, we expected the Johnsons but they went to Thomses. 2 Blew cold again# 3 Very cold. 4 Cold wind. Geo. & Mr. Hill went to Oyster Supper at Utterson. 5 Fine & sharp. Geo & Mr. Hill did not get home till after 2 arm. & Mr, Hill got the worse for drink. He went in to Utterson to get some more, I suppose & is not back yet. I had a short drive. 6 Cold. home, deal. 7 Gloomy* 3 Sunday, soft, snowed. The Galls were there, 9 Icy, gloomy day. Mr. Hill & Charlie went Hunting. Mabel Forrest called & I went to Ladell’s with her. Pec, we washed. The Atkinson’s came to tea* Geo drove in to Utterson & brought Mr. Hill he was the worse for drink & talked a good Hr. Hunt brought a pig. Mr. Hill better, he & Geo cut up the pig. We went to Church at night. 10 About 6 inches of fresh snow, 11 Finished washing ^churned. 12 Roads are getting good, Charlie went down to Falkenburg. Geo & Mr. Hill put up the Church windows, Louie Forrest called. 13 Mild. 14 Turned to snow and froze up at night. 15 Cold day. Children went to SS and some of us went to Church at night. New bridge is finished so it can be used. 1■ we washed. Rained all day & took away most of the snow, 16 Cold ,& Clear, we washed with Mr. Hill's help. I went to SS meeting at the parsonage, got home late. Miss O’Brien came to tea. Got Xmas cards. 12 Nice day after cold night, to father’s place. . 18 Geo & I & Louie drove ' ' Good roads 'but not much snow," Geo & Mr. Hill & I w to Galls to tea and had a nice drive home by noo^ �GRAHBMOTHER’S DIARY Dec. 19 20 CHEESE FACTORY 1901 ...224 Snowed a little. Maud Brymer did not come to go with me to Vincent’s. Last day of school. Me all but Annie & baby went to Hall to school Concert. Fine & cold. Cold wind. I went for a drive to Utterson, Stormy. I went to SS but not to church. 22 Sunday* 23 Mr. Hill helped Annie to wash. I went to decorate ■church & brought Ruth & Connie: Thoms home to tea. We went to practice at the Church in the evening. 24 Mine & mild. Busy preparing for Xmas. Geo & Mr, Hill went to shooting match at Utterson and Mr, H. came home drunk. Such a nuisance at Christmas Mild gloomy day. Mr. Hill & children and I went to Church. After dinner I had a drive. Charlie •went skating. Geo & Charlie busy with accounts. 2? Mr. Vincent came to help Geo with books. fine & mild. 28 Windy. Final Cheese Factory meeting. at Forrests, 29 Good roads no fresh snow. I took baby to SS & we went to Church in the evening 30 Mild, a little fresh snow in the evening. The came to practice & Mr. Thoms came to walk home with them. 31 Graham came & drew some wood. Cold wind with flurries of snow, fine & cold at night for dance at Hall Mr, Lawrence came in the evening from- the Hall. Still I called 1902 I 1 New Year’s day. Lucy & Mabel came & helped us to eat the Goose. Mr. Gall brought his little girls to stay a couple of days. The children all went to the Christmas tree at Hall 2- Milder with a little snow. The children had ^. little party as the Galls are here. The Thoms & Louie F, came to practice. � 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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Typed Transcription UG Transcription Progress Scripto transcription progress Done transcribed https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/0b745e361c976e3494170cb24c960d56.pdf 0daaeab21d41fe988dbcc80b50853ef7 PDF Text Text CRANDVOMiER’S DIARY Deo» 19 CHEESE FACTORY 1901 ...224 Snored a little. Maud Brymer did not come to go with ne to Vincent’s. Last day of school. 20 We all but Annie & baby went to Hall to school Concert. Fine & cold. 21 Cold wind. 22 Sunday, 23 Mr. Hill helped Annie to wash. I went to decorate church & brought Ruth & Connie Thoms home to tea. We vent to practice at the Church in the evening. 24 Fine & mild. Busy preparing for Xmas. Geo & Mr. Hill went to shooting match at Utterson and Mr, H. came home drunk. Such a nuisance at Christmas* I went for a drive to Utterson. Stormy. I went to SS but not to church, .2 5 Mild gloomy day. Mr. Hill & children and I went to Church, After dinner I had a drive. Charlie went skating. 26 Geo & Charlie busy with accounts. 27 Mr. Vincent came to help Geo with books. fine & mild. 23 Windy. Final Cheese Factory meeting. at Forrests. 29 Good roads no fresh snow. I took baby to SS & we went to Church in the evening. Still I called Mild, a little fresh snow in the evening. The girls: came to practice & Mr, Thoms came to walk home with g them. 30 31 Graham came & drew some wood. Cold wind with flurries of snow, fine & cold at night for dance at Hall. Mr. Lawrence came in the evening from- the Hall. 1902 Jan* 1 Hew Year’s day, Lucy & Mabel came & helped us to eat the Goose. Mr, Gall brought his little girls to stay a couple of days. The children all went to the Christmas tree at Hall. 2 Milder with a little snow. The children had a little party as the Galls are here. The Thoms girls & Louie F, came to practice. 3 ' s �GRANDMOTHER’S DIARY 1902 ...225 3 Cold again. I took all the children to our SS Xmas tree & left baby with Geo/ Nellie Came. Mr, Thoms & Mr. Vincent came here for the evening. The little Galls went home. 4 Turned a little milder. George drove Nelly part of the way home, I went up to Ladell’s. 5 Mild. Edith and Will Johnson came in the afternoon and went to Church with us, Mr. Hill & Mr. Johnson went in to Brymers after Church. 6 Mild, Geo went to Utterson to vote. Mabel F. called. Allan McInnis came to settle up the Lodge accounts. Mr. Vincent called. 7 Geo & I drove to Huntsville & I got a fur collar etc. Mr. Thoms came to take an affidavit. 8 George & Mr. Hill drove to Remington*s. 9 Still mild. Jan. I went up to Ladells with baby, 10 George took Robson’s cutter to Huntsville. Mr. Hill & Violet & I & baby went to Thomses and Cyril drove us home. Mr, Remington came & took his cutter while we sere away. 11 Stormy, turned colder, we stayed in. fell off a lumber pile and got hurt. to Brymer’s. 12 Cold day. Louie Forrest called. & I went to Church. 13 Cold wind but fine. Mr. H. walked to Geall’s. G & I were going to drive but we saw Mr. Geall pass so did not go. 14 Washed. to tea, 15 Gloomy & mild, Geo drove to Bullen*s & I & Kathleen went as far as Galls. 1 16 Cold again. Nice mild day. Mr. Smith Mr. Hill want Mr. Hill & Eva Maud Brymer came & stayed Geo & Mr. H. have gone to Johnson’s. Geo & Mr. Hill & I went to Somersets to tea, Nice moonlight night to come home. Mild but turned colder. Charlie came home, I went to choir practi. 4 _ / ? / �SUN DOGS GRANDMOTHER’S DIARY 'Jan. 19 1902 .226 Annie was confirmed. We went to Fine & frosty, hear the Bishop: in the evening, moonlight. 20 Fine day. 21 Violet had a little party. I drove to Utterson with Hill walked & did not get back till after Geo. tea. 22 High wind but not cold, to tea. 23 Klee sharp day. to tea also Mrs 24 Fine lovely day Mr. Hill went to Brymer’s Mr. & Mrs. Gall & Beattie J, came Forrest & Mabel. baby poorly with cold, George 1 & Eva drove to Beatrice but got back to tea. 25 Baby has bronchitis Soft £ wet at night. I went to Church, baby better. 27 Snowy & drifting, 28 A heFrible-ste^my-dayr I went to Ladells & Mr Thoms drove me home. Fine & sharp. 29 Nice day. 30 Cold morning but lovely afternoon. Maud Brymer called in the evening. 31 Gloomy & mild. Geo & Eva drove to father’s for potatoes and Geo & Mr. Hill and I went to Forrests to tea. The Thomses were there. very stormy. we washed. I went for a drive with Geo. 1 Snowy Geo drove to Raymond & sold sewing machine. 2 stormy day roads heavy, v/e all stayed in. no service. Cold & stormy in afternoon. 4 a '; I went to Ladell’s. Fine morn. Hugh Somerset drove the McLaughlan traveller to see Geo. Annie walked to Utterson with Maud B. and it came on very stormy, they came back on the stage. 5- Cold night but moderated. a little snow.fell. went to Forrests and bought a dress' that Mrs^ F got ready made. ~ ' 6 ^ Ted McInnis came. Nice day. G & I went for a dogs very bright. 1 C r■ �■ -^^t^www aw 1 '°'l,/t P * e-v s\z d h <. -"i A o^ A tSaVwie. ^ ^e-vT- TaKcv .p / ^-^ w t,. 21 ^^ e; ^ ^ ^ ^ v. Ln �GRANDMOTHER‘S DIARY Feb. OLIVE’S PHOTO 1902 7 A little snow fell. Geo & Mr* Hill & I went to a party at ladell’s and enjoyed it very much. Charlie came home to go. 8 Got up at the usual time and saw Charlie off to Falkenburg again. Felt tired and sleepy. 9' Sunday. Cold wind, I went to S.S. with the children Mr, Smith was there, went to Church in evening Mr, Kinton read service. Geo went to see Mr. Thoms who has Grippe, they sent for Dr. 10 Cold & clear. Mr. Thoms is better. Ladell’s. Maud Brymer called. I went to UNice morn, but it came on stormy in evening, a little drive after tea. FT ...227 we had 12 Ash Wednesday 13 Cold wind. 19 Cold morn but lovely afternoon. Mr, Hamill was here to dinner, Geo & I ALouie drove to Utterson and saw Lizzie and her children at Mrs. Harbor’s. 15 Lovely day* with me. 16 Sunday. Mild & Gloomy. I took baby out & did not go to Church. Geo Thoms was here to tea 1? Nice day. Geo drove me to Raymond to Mrs. Ryan’s good roads. 18 Washed, fine with cold wind. 19 Cold & clear. Geo & Mr. Hill walked to Thomses. Children & I went up for the Mail. 20 Lovely day. Father & Ethel & baby came but went away about 3. Eva went home with Father. Laura A her, baby & Ruth Thoms came to tea, Mrs. Forres & girls came in for a minute. 21 Very^warm bright days & frosty nights. Geo & I & Olive drove to Vincents, baby was photographed Annie walked to Galls with L. Bently, aS Children & I walked up to Ladell’s in even. Maud Brymer called & went to Ladell’s Geo & Mr. Hill went to Huntsville. , 23 Fine but chilly wind. Went to Church. , >- ’ �GRANDMOTHER’S DIARY Feb, 24 I .228 It keeps very fine & warm & the snow is going, washed clothes. Geo, went to meet Hr. Robinson^ but he did not come so he drove to Beatrice', 25 Lovely day, I went to Ladells with children. Geo drove to Utterson after tea to see Mr. Robinson/ 26 Fine, roads going. Geo drove to Ufford. I went to LadelVs & met the Thoms girls. Louie is coming tormoorow. ‘ 2? Fine again not much sleighing left. Louie Thoms came at night to stay for a few days. 23 Wet & windy. Louie & I went to see Mrs. Chester Baby is poorly. Mr. Gardiner here to dinner. 1 Came in like a lamb, showry &warm, Louie & I went to Ladells & called on the Atkinsons who have returned, wagon out today. Baby no better, a feverish cold I think. 2 Fine. Louie & I & Violet went to Church in the morn & stayed at home at night with baby, we had some music. 3 Frozen up again, but no sleighing. Ruth and Connie came for Louie. Baby no better Mr. Brymer -thinks it influenza, Kathleen has a bad cold. 4 Fine, good skating. 1f 1902 Ruth & Cyril called for valise. ,5 Baby has a bad cough & has to be nursed most of the Thoms calledc I took the children on ice. 6 Mice day. children Maud B» called. came to tea. Mr, & Mrs. Vincent & Baby getting better but cough still bad. Children going to school again. Mr. & Mrs. Atkinson called. I took children on the ice after tea & then went to Church but there was no service as the Church was full of smoke. 9 r >1 Cold wind. Sunday. We went to Church at night - nice 4 foosty ' &■fine. ’ 7 ’ j 10 Foggy and damp Very wet day. Children went to Walter Brymers kparty & had a. good time. i . '99 : ' 12 Wbt again. Mr. Vincent & Mr. McClure & came & audited Cheese Factory books, w St: �GRANDMOTHER’S DIARY Mar. 13 CLARA’S DEATH 19 Lovely day, Louie & I walked the lake to Galls but did not find Eva there. I left Louie ^walked to the hotel A home from there. 15 Fine but cold wind. Cheese Factory meetino* Mr. Johnson brought Lizzie & 2 children Geo & Mr. H got their canoe 16 Nice day at night 17 Cold high wind. Mr, Hill walked to Lawrence’s We got telegram to say that Clara is dead, we must drive over tomorrow morning. 18 Fine & sharp. George & I drove to father’s & had dinner & then on to Huntsville where the funeral service was held. Annie & Sam were there. Then we all came with the hearse to the cemetry near home where Clara’s remains were buried, Mother is very poorly and was not able to go out, Annie & Sam weregoing to stay till Thursday, We came back that evening & brought Eva home. 20 mild, I took baby out. Connie’s birthday. I commenced to make- a black Milder with wind. Mrs. Atkinson called. went up to Ladell’s in 6he even. Eva & I 21 Lovely day. baby was out with Annie nearly all the afternoon. Geo went to see Ben Boyart. Eva & I went to Church but there were fery few there. 22 Frosty morning but fine. to Ladells with me. 23 Warm, Charlie came home last night and walked back this evening. We went to Church at night not many there, - 24 Annie washed & she & Maud B. went Lucy’s birthday very warm I took baby out. to Vincent’s after dinner. Ml ■ We went to Church '4 J r' kJ ...229 Cold wind but fine, a sprinkle of snow this morning. Fine even, I went to Ladells. 19 The washing was done, waist. Frosty. MM 1902 Maud Brymer called & went Fine & warm Baby was poorly with cold & earache. Annie Ironed, Omi Typed June 24, 1976 Carol Aellen 4V< i �GRANDMOTHER’S DIARY Mar. 26 Apr, MEASLES 1902 ...230 Fine Nellie came, she had come from Gall’s. I called at the school in afternoon. She & 27 Wet but cleared out fine in the afternoon* & I went to Ladells. 23 Good Friday. Nellie walked home. Fine afternoon but heavy rain at night. Eva & I went to Church. 29 Gloomy day 30 Easter Sunday, fine but cool wind. G & Mr. Hill & I went to Church in the morning & I went again at night. not many out for Easter as the lake is impassable 31 Snow flurries all day. tomorrow. Nellie we washed. Annie is leaving 1 A little snow fell. 2 Still cold with snow flurries. The children are at home this week & are helping me. 3 Finer today, Eva, Louie & Violet are poorly today possibly measles coming on. I went up to Ladells with Annie Brymer, I called on old Mrs. Theobald in her new house. k 1- Ted McInnis came for Annie Eva has the measles & the other two are getting them, Eva stayed in bed. The measles are in nearly every house in Port Sydney. Fine. Lovely day. Children pretty poorly hands more than full with baby too. home. I have my Charlie came 6 Kathleen’s birthday. This is the worst day with the children. They are all in bed. I took baby out in the afternoon, Charlie went to Thomses. 7 Like rain but cleared, Mr$. Theobald came and washed & scrubbed. Children better. Cyril Thoms was here to tea. hi r 8 Fine with high wind. Eva & Violet got up but stayed upstairs. Ice in the lake broke up. 9 I managed to finished ironing & went out in the canoe" , , for a short time high wind. * �GRANDMOTHER * S DIARY A;r. Children are up but stay upstairs. 11 Children came down stairs. I went to Ladells. 12 Fine afternoon. 13 Sunday cold wind. Children went out for a little while. Baby has a little rash out & has to be nursed most of the time, Maud Brymer came & stayed with the children while I went to Church. I played the organ. lb Nice day but cold wind. 15 Lovely day. 16 Maud Brymer was so ill that they telegraphed for her sisters and brothers. They did not expect her to live. Kathleen is sickening for measles. Baby is getting better. Keeps fine. 17 Kathleen has the rash on her & feels pretty poorly Cow went away. fine. 18 Like rain but it passed off. Geo & Charlie went to Utterson & brought buggies jhoae. Kathleen had earache, she is in bed. Maud B, is better she has measles. 6 v6 Baby’s birthday Baby begins to be noorl Baby is poorly, Baby pretty sick, Geo drove to Ufford. Warm morning but windy afternoon, G. & C & Mr. Hill went:trolling & caught 3 fish. Mabel Forrest called in the even. 20 "I- .*.231 10 as 2 1902 We took baby out but Kathleen had to stay Nice day in. Geo paddled over to Thomses. Cyril came in to tea, I Went to Church & played the organ. 21 Showery, Mrs, Theobald came to wash and scrub. turned cold, I went up to Ladells. 22 Thunder last night but hot today 80°, Geo went to put up a disc harrow for Wingfield’s, and after tea he & I went up to Somersets in the canoe. We called at Galls, Mr, Hill & Charlie started the boat house. 23 Colder again. Eva'& Violet wene are going to school & L</uio stayes to mind baby. I Ironed. 24 Nice day but windy. Ruth & Connie Thoms called. I went to see Mrs»•Atkinson & Mrs, Forrest & Maud Brymer. �GFA"DV0TH3R*S Apr* 25 May DIARY 1902 ,,,232 nice day & warmer, burned wet at night, Geo rode to Huntsville. He had tea at Father’s & brought" me some letters, 26 We. had a good rain, at last. Cow lost again she .will be dry I am afraid, Geo & Mr, Hill went up to the Locks on the Gem & case back by canoe very wet, 27 Sunday* Nice day. Mr. Thoms came here and he and Geo went to Mr, Morgan’s funeral. I went to Church at night and played, 28 Lovely day, Mrs. Theobald washed & scrubbed. Our cart came,, Geo. took me & baby to Thomses and I stayed tea and came back in Thomses boat. 29 Fine. 30 Gloomy day wet afternoon.' .Jimmy Hughes plowed the garden. Charlie ’went on at the mill. I~went to W.A, meeting at the parsonage. I ironed, baby has a cold, wet at night, 1 Gloomy morning but cleared out. 2 Fine but turned wet. We washed bedding. Minnie Brymer called. 3 Nice day. Charlie is not working but went trolling. Geo A I drove into Utterson. 4 Gloomy, turned wet in afternoon church. 5 Fine day. Mrs. Theobald did not come to wash. & I drove to Balls for beef. 6 Geo drove to Windermere. Mr, Hill helped me with the washing, came on showery but clothes got dry. 7 Cloudy but did not rain cold wind. Geo got home tonight. Emily & Maud Brymer came in the evening* Eva took her first music lesson, 8 HIoh’morning but turned showery and stopped Geo from going to Somersets. Thunder storm in the even, cold wind at night, " ' 9 Very cold high wind.but fine. days* I went up to LadeHs. 10 Cold wind, Geo. went to Parker’s, Annie & I did not go to Geo I am very busy these ~ ~ very hard frost. 14°. �GRANDMOTHER ’ S DIARY May 1902 11 Sunday, a lovely fine day the morning. 12 My birthday, gloomy. We drove over home in the afternoon but did not take baby, Ruth Thoms was here when we got back. I went to Church in Fine but cool wind. Ruth is sewing, Geo & Mr Hill did the washing I churned Geo & Mr. Hill went to Bullen’s. 14 Mr. Hill went to Huntsville, evening. 15 Warm day but the nights are cold with frost. G & I & baby went to tea at Atkinson’s got home at 12. 16 Busy baking Rdth went home in I washed dining room. rhe Fine Hot_day I went to Huntsville on the Gem and took Violet & Kathleen I spent about $10. Hot day. Eva & I went to Church at night. Very hot. 84° Geo & Mr. Hill washed & baby went up to Ladells in evening. 19 Eva & I END OF BOOK FOUR I went out in the canoe after tea, 20 Cool wind, 21 #arm & smoky. Mother & Ethel & baby came and Ethel stayed. Mr. Hill was out all day trolling, got one fish. 22 Thunder & a Hot day, Geo & I went to Johnsons little rain in the afternoon. Got home late. 23 Sultry & cloudy, Ethel & I papered dining room Mr, Hill went to Huntsville and came back tipsy Charlie went camping & fishing. Children went to entertainment at the Hall. I ■•J ’ 24 Heavy rain & thunder in the morning. A little better after dinner, Mr. Smith’s boat took the children to Grenwald, Ethel & I & babies called at McEntyres. In the even we went to the hall wh some of the people had tea. 25 Fine morning. Ethel & I went, to Chur W. & Mrs. Somerset & baby came back t left before tea, We did not go to Ch ■ �GR/JNW'WKER’S May 26 DIARY OLIVE WALKS 1902 Geo drove Ethel home We washed white clothes Got 2 bags of flour wet afternoon. June 27 Wretched day. 23 Over an inch of snow this morning. Flurries all day, cleared up in the evening, ’Emily & Maud Brymer called, Eaby can take a few steps but does not walk much alone. 29 Busy ironing, wet evening. & I did not go to choir practice. 30 Very unsettled weather, 31 Lovely bright day. I went out in canoe in the evening with George, flurries of snow fell cloudy & cool. 1 ■Rain again very sultry & showery. Maud Bryraer came & took baby out in the afternoon & geo & Louie & I went over to Thomses but came back to tea. 2 Heavy rain in morn but came out fine Geo & Mr a wonder Hill washed. The clothes got dry for wet again at night. 4 Cloudy but came out fine. I went up to Grenwald with George. Mrs. Gall was not at the Hotel but is very ill indeed and may not live. Maud Brymer came in in the evening. 5 Geo & I went to Somersets & he went on to see Joe Bradley, we came home after 9 o’clock. Beautiful day. 6 Very busy today. Clouding up like rain. called at Forrests, rain at night. Cloudy & damp, Mrs. Gall is worse again. Hill is quite poorly with his back. Mr 8 We had a walk. Cold wind but came out fine, thechildren went to Church in even. ■9 Fine A windy. Geo & I washed. I went up to Ladells & Ruth to see Edith Johnson. In the evening she * & Herb Ladell drove down to see us. 10 4 Baby & I Fine with cold wind. I was busy as usual. tea Geo & I started to Gibsons but there much of a headwind so we camb back. I & «if ter 3 . ■ Fine & warmer. I finished ironing. ■ George drove ; Huntsville after dinner. S - �GRANDMOTHER’S DIARY June 12 ...235 Cool & F^ rain. Ruth Thoms & Edith Johnson a Herb uadell came to tea. 13 Fine & warm. done, 14 Nice day. Geo went to Utterson. Maud Brymer & Louie Forrest each brought us some lettuce. 15 Sunday very sultry. Eva & Violet & I went to Church also Mr, Hill, 16 Rained a little in the morn but turned fine & cooler. Mr, W» Johnson called. I went up to Ladells after dinner & saw Edie J. who is going home tonight. 1? Lovely bright day, we washed. Mrs, McClure in the evening. 13 Kot day, wet at night. Mr, Parker came. to a Cheese Factory meeting in evening 19 Fine but windy. Geo & I & K went to see Mrs & in the evening I went to practice. Gall 20 Fine & cool. Geo went to Lucky’s & sold a S Party at Somersets tonight. Charlie went machine 21 Very wet morning. 22 Cold & showery. We went to Church at night. Had a walk in afternoon & brought Ruth Thoms & the Forrests in for a while. Geo went to Thomses, 23 Wet & drizzly. ’We washed, summer weather yet. ' 24 ^5 1902 I managed to get a little sewin I went up to call on Geo went "Joe” & ”Gemw are both running we have had almost no Thunder storm but came out fine in the evening. I walked up to Ladells. 25 Geo went to Aspdin & got caught in rain. operted hotel. Geo went up high wind. 26 Cold & cloudy I went to practice and the Thoms girls came down here with me 2? Geo went up to Somersets & Nattages. was at Father’s place. Fine day, < 28 Geo went to Jim Gotts and sold him a mower,. Children We went out on the lake in .eveningsgot some berries : -'ft Mrs Ahl Galls -A '; J �GRANDMOTHER’S DIARI June 29 30 July | 1902 .,.236 Cloudy & cool, A party of the Galls came down to go to Church but found there was no service so Mrs, Gall & nurse came in to rest, Wet day but fine evening I was busy baking for picnic. 1 A beautiful bright morning & a warm fine day. went to picnic which passed off very well/ 2 Sultry turned oet at night. the Gibson’s in afternoon, 3 Heavy rain last night but it turned out a fine warm afternoon. We all went to Strawberry Festival at Ropers and Louie & Violet went home with Ethel. Eva went to Grenwald with the Galls & I did not get home till after 10 p.m. 4 Hot. busy ironing Eva did not get home till evening & Dorothy came with her in the rain. There was a heavy storm this evening,■ 5 Hot and sultry with severe thunder storm and heavy rain at night. Dorothy went home on the **Joe” Henry Seymour came for his buggy, 6 Fine & hot. I went to Church in the morn. Thoms came to tea. 7 Thunder storm in the morning & fine afterwards but hot. Baby & I went up to Ladells. 8 Fine but not so hot. Charlie was off work today. After tea Geo & I went for a troll and called in at the Thomses. 9 Cloudy with a little rain. We washed, Thoms came to tea & went home about 9, We all We washed & called on Geo Mrs. & Louie 10 Geo & Mr. Hill went to Utterson, practice, busy as usual. I went to choir 11 Fine day. I went up to Ladells. Lever called in the evening. Ruth Thoms & Katy 12 Fine & hot. Mother came on the Gem & brought Louie & Violet home. Eva went to Huntsville on the Gem. Arthur Lade11 & 3 boys arrived at Ladell’s. 13 Sunday, hot. Mother went to Church with us. �; x'ey a Is . ' Ge f ax x Im xx It. w - . a Xx ,„II • : y ■ ircn . / oxa . . I at Mrs, Sullivans but found them out. 16 Mother & Geo & I went up to Cenwald & had tea. We found old Mrs. Gall there. 17 I went to choir practice, we heard of old Mrs. Johnson’s death. 18 Geo drove Mother to the funeral & then home & brought Mabel back, 19 Showery day. Children went bathing after tea. Nelly & Winters drove over and stayed all night. put up a buggy for Winters & were up late. They 20 Nice day, Nelly & Ernest & the children went to church, I went at night. 21 Se went to Stewarts island & got a few berries. Fine, 22 We washed, hot. Lovely evening. We had a nice trip to Grenwald. The moonlight was lovely. Mr. Longhurst came & bought a mower & stayed to tea. 2J Busy ironing* Mr. Dawson came & bought a cream separator* he stayed to tea, Mr, Sherwood came & bought a mower. 24 Hot. Connie & Jessie Thoms came to tea. Mr, & Mrs. Shea also were here to tea & bought a mower, Geo x - ■ - XXX XXX X xs X > alia to S'X X. x ox. xx -a is ; <X .; cxsxe xXXWxx'X WIT & Katy Lever. ■ 25 C s cI - Doi ’« ’ Geo <1 I went on the lake & to store* 0< I xsx s shl 31 Det Is .. on Goa.SsbWWtW^ ^%?^W^ w,/ - -at" J ' a /'w ' a. ■. s S 0 Xasmss I s s ’ s > a I..; x -ay ■ ; This x a .; /,■' XIW I x awi : xx ; . xs^- DsW - a- , _ : • . Xxs ■ h| 3 . xxhsxx Wx»n IT xaC cyst ' ■ X . ■ xx x xs 3 : »ha'ir Ws xxxxsxsx, I aw - ftxws Xa.W , J 'sji^ . wi: : for a mower• ; . । 6 s' ■ Ta Sx 3 . S Sx . W ,xx ; S . X . , , - < X .OS . : , w S X . , a . lb w . . ., S X , �GRANDMOTHER * S DIAR Y 30 1902 ...238 Busy ironing. Lovely evening, after hot day. & I went to Grenwald in the evening. G Wet afternoon. Eva & I went to choir practice. went over to Thomses. G Nice day & cooler, The little Gall girls came on the Joe this mornin ;. We went and picked the first Lovely evening. I went up to Ladells with baby Aug 2 vine & warm Eva & Louie & Gladys & Dorothy went TO a party at Atkinsons, Children got very few berries 3 Showy but mostly fine. Cyril T. was here to tea Ruth went for a walk with us. Iwent to Church in the morning & stayed in evening. Annie Brymer was here. Fine nice day. Geo went to Ufford. in the evening. Nellie came Wet morning we washed. Cloudy evening but we went on the "Gem" to Grenwald & took all . the children. Eva & Louie stayed. 6 Cloudy & cold. Geo has sick headache. Excursion came down from Huntsville. Nelly went to Galls on "Joe", Pine but cool evening The Gem went up to Grenwald to a concert & Eva & Louie came home on her late. Mr. Hill went to Utterson & did not get back. Fine morning but showery afternoon, we started Geo & I to get berries but -had to turn back went trolling in evening. Mr. IL, Hill came home on the Stage. Keeps cool. 3 9 We went out berry picking. Mr. Hill went to Utterson again and then out on the lake till tea time. 10 Sunday, a wet day. Cleared in the even so we could go to Church. I played. ..A ■I 11 . Fine & cool. We were busy preserving black cum all day, I went to Ladells with baby. Fine & cool. Geo & I went on the Gem to Grenwald. . & got home late. MM �:GR ANDMOTHER ’ s DIARY Aug. 13 BAND CONCERT 1902 ...239 Busy ironing & preserving, cold nights. A party at Chesters with the Band in attendance. 14 Nice day for the Excursion, Geo drove to Raymond I went to Choir Practice but we had none. Ruth Thorns & Katy L. came back with me. 15 Fine, Geo & Violet & I went over to Thomses. 16 Fine, Gem in George we had our S.S, pic-nic and a trip on the the evening accompanied by the "Band”, drove Expert C. Carr to Aspdin. 17 Horrid wet evening. Church Fine morning. V/e went to Fine but wet evening for Band concert which we attended. The Grahams came & began digging cellar 19 Fine after wet night, we washed & baked to move clothesline. Lovely evening. Had 20 Busy ironing so we did not go- to Regatta & I went up to Grenwald in evening. Geo 21 Clearedout fine, I was very busy as usual. did not run today. Got butter from Dodd’s, 22 Gloomy & showery. I was cooking for Eva’s party Ruth Thoms called in evening. 23 Eva’s birthday was a lovely day. 24 Fine & hot in the sun. We went to Church Mr, Baldwin who was very good. 25 "Joe” I went to Huntsville on the Fine again and took Violet & Kathleen. George drove to Huntsville & rode home with Hugh Brown. 26 Fine day. Geo went to meet Expert who did not come, He & Eva & Mr. Hill'went on Gem to Grenwald * I called to see Mrs, McClure. Had a little shower. 27 Lovely day Geo & Expert went & put up the Baadley’s Binder up. We did the washing with Mr. Hill’s help. Expert will stay over night. 1 3 3g ' ■J Mill She had a party 28 Busy ironing. Geo drove expert to Ufford. to choir practice. 29 Busy all day. & heard Sis OS �GRANDMOTHER ’S DIARY Aug. 30 1902 It still keeps fine. .,,2Uo I went bathing with the children. 31 Showery* Mr. Johnson & his son came over to dinner & brought some nice flowers. We went to church in the evening & heard Mr. Baldwin again. It rained hard while we were in Church, Sept. 1 Fine day but a storm came up in the evening when we were out in the canoe. Charlie went shooting, I went up to LadeH's 2 Fine after rain, with baby. 3 Fine Geo drove me & Kathleen & baby to Father’s place, we stayed and he drove Nellie home to keep house. Mrs. Fearon & came* 4 Cold & showery. Cold night. 5 Bright day* Mother drove the children & me to nares in the afternoon. Gall’s had a party at Grenwald. Geo. went. 6 High cold wind. Mother & Father went to Huntsville* Kathleen & I went to see Clara’s grave. 7 Warmer but high wind, I went to Church in the morning & left baby & Kathleen with mother, S.S. in the afternoon. Nelly came home late with Ernest Winter. 8 Fine & warm. Ethel droveus home. Georgehad to drive Mr. Robinson past Aspdin to fix a binder, Geo only went to Beatrice to Hamiltons. 9 A thoroughly wet day, we washed. we' washed. Mr. & Mrs. Hares & Ada came to tea. 10 Fine, got the clothese dry, George drove Arthur Clarke to Aspdin to fix binder. 11 Finished ironing, Forrest played. I went to practice* Minnie . . 12 Avery wet day. 13 Showery cleared up in the evening. Forrest & Miss Rivet came to tea. 14 A fine Sunday. I went to Church at' night* Louie ' & Ruth Thoms came in from having a walk and stayed a while* • Forrests party was a failure, Minnie & Mable �GRANDMOTHERS DIARY Sept,15 1902 .,,241 Fine. We washed in the morning & G & I went in the canoe to Somersets, Came back by moonlight. 16 Still fine but hazy, I ironed, Ladells in the evening, 17 Fine again. Geo & I went to Johnsons to tea & had a pleasant drive back by moonlight. 18 Cloudy & warm, the wood shed. 19 Cloudy, 20 Nice warm day, Geo & Louie & I went on the "Gem* to Huntsville, we saw Nelly at the Locks and she went to Huntsville with us. 21 A hot Sunday. I went for a walk with the children & went in to see LadeH's garden, Geo & 0. went to Grenwald & then had tea at Thomses. Eva & I went to church, 22 Sultry, The Grahams were at work again but Robson was not here, Geo went with Arthur Clark to get his Sulky plow. we went to Robson came & started pulling down The 4 girls went to Vincents7 Robson was sick & did not work. 23 Grahams & Robson at work. Geo went to Galls to get washing machine. Arthur Clarke came & had tea here. I called at Ladells to see Edie Johnson. 24 Colder, Robson pulled the pantry down, washing & I did some ironing. 25 Geo Thoms was helping Mr. Robson jack up the house which went up about a foot. No decoration, done at the Church, I went to Choir practice. Cold & gloomy* 25 The men sere busy jacking up the house. I went up to Ladells and to the Church in the evening to decorate. Warmer & cloudy, " we finished s : 2? Farm & a little clearer, Geo & Dick. Thoms were grading the ground for the house, Grahams finished mason work, ■ - ; j J I 28 Sultry with rain in the morning. I went, to Church in the morning & stayed at home at night. Harvest Festival. v 1 a j �GRWOTHEH’S Diary Sept. 29 30 HOUSE MOVED BACK 1902 242 Warm & fine. Robson & George G. iackin^ house still, Charlie & Eva went to Fathis *5® and brought some crabs. BAby & I went to Ladell’s, Like rain, it settled in wet in the evening, Geo drove Charlie to a wood camp but he came back at night & did not get work. Maud Brymer called & brought Eva home. Men busy at the house. Plaster is coming down. & there is a general mess. 1 Cold cleared out after rain. We washed & had to hang clothes on Chester’s line. The house was moved back. 2 Lovely day, Geo & Charlie & Mr. Hill & Eva & Louie went to Utterson Show. I stayed & ironed. Eva & I went to Choir practice. 3 Fine again. Herbert & Edie called, ready to move the house tomorrow. 4 Fine. The house is above the stone work but the sills are not finished. I went to Ladells with baby. 5 Sunday, wet evening after cool day. Church not many out, 6 Rain, this morning but fine afternoon. Robson finished house & began to move stable. I was busy cleaning up the litter indoors. 7 A nice day. we washed, rain at night. 8 Geo drove Charlie to a camp near Skeleton Lake. The first snow fell. 9 Finished ironing & worked at my waist. I went up to Ladells & to choir practice in the evening, cold. Get. men getting We went to Mr. Hill went to Thomses, 10 Fine after hard frost. 11 Warm & nice. Robson finished here. A. McInnis was working here at the cellar. Mr. Hill went to Somersets. CU^KLCS w<.~mu <Ӏ„ y _ *^e ^ 12 ’Warm & fine morning. After dinner George & Eva & baby & I went to Thomses and it came on wet so we did not go to Church. Eva stayed all night. •Wet and windy. I finished my velvet waist. A. McInnis finished cellar stairs. , �GF A:’SMOTHER * S DIAR Y Oct. 1902 ...243 14 Colder & fine but showery again at night. we washed G & Mr, Hill paddled up toSomersets in the morning, I went to Ladells in the afternoon. I hop e we will have a find day tomorrow for the wedding. 15 Gloomy day for the wedding. Geo & I went & it passed off well. There were 23 all told to sit down to dinner, we got home about 8. 16 Fine & sharp, 1? Fine & bright. 18 Wet day. The Grahams started grading but were stopped by the wet. A. McInnis worked at the stable. 19 Mild & fine most of the day. Cyril Thoms was here to tea* Eva & I went to church . I played. 20 Fine & showery by fits and starts. The Grahams filled in the cellar & plastered undered the house & Allan McInnis let the stable down.- Colder. Mr. Hill went to Thomses & had tea there. We cleaned a room. 21 Allan McInnis commenced pantry. Grahams finished, they were here to dinner. We washed. Mice bright day, Maud Brymer called and went to Ladells with us. 22 A wet grey day, I ironed most of the clothes. A. McInnis is getting on well with pantry and wood-shed. 23 Fine. 24 I cleaned Charlie’s room, wet morning, thunder. A. McInnis is working here, 25 Fine & windy. 26 Sunday. Heavy rain but cleared in the afternoon, wet again at night. G & I & Mr. Hill went to Church at night. 27 Showery. McInnis finished pantry. I sent off an order to Eaton’s. I went up to Ladell’s. 28 busy ironing. I went to Choir practice. I went to Ladells. Busy sewing. Eva & I went to practice. I finished Violet’s dress. McInnis commenced verandah. Cold. We washed. . Mr. Hill went on lake. I whitewashed panW. �-ALDMOTHER * s Oct. 29 30 DI ARY^ 1902 244 Cold with a little snow on ground. came out bright I ironed. Mr. Vincent called & brought the childr<3 We got the things into the pantry at last. McInnis was not here. Wet windy day. This has been a dreadfully wet month, Eva & I cleaned a room. Fine & nice. George drove to Huntsville and brought Ethel & Marjorie back. We papered Violet’s room. 1 Fine & mild. The men all went out hunting. & I took the babies to Ladell’s store. 2 Fine Sunday Ethel & I called on the Forrests Geo & Eva & I went to Church. Mr. Hill had tea at Ladell’s. Ethel Rain in the morning but it came out fine. The hunters went out early with their usual luck, We finished cleaning upstairs & have only the 3 rooms downstairs to do. 4 Gloomy day, we washed* nothing. Hunters went out but got Mild & gloomy, ’We cleaned dining room & Geo & < I went up to Galls for Porter. The men did not hunt. Mr, H, went to Thomses, a 3 6 Gloomy & colder. We are having a great job to get the clothes dry, Eva & I went to choir practice Fine night. 7 nice day but cool. The men went hunting but got gack to dinner. Allan Me, has been working since Tuesday morn. Laying the floor today. 8 The floor was finished & oiled usual. Fine* Men got nothing as Mild f& like rain but it did not come. Geo & I went up to Somersets to see Laura and her baby, Ethel < I went to Church in the morning & I stayed at night 10 Fine & cold. The men went hunting again, but got nothing. Ethel & I cleaned sitting room. ll Fine & sharp. Our hunter*s got a McInnis was not here this morning, si­ �GRANDMOTHER’S DIARY THE FORRESTS MOVE AWAY 1902 Mild morning but it turned cold Hunters got nothing. Ethel & I cleaned Kitchen which is the last room Ethel ironed & I sewed a little McInnis here Hunters got a deer Bob Brown is here to tea most evenings. Hunters got a fawn had time. sewed Louie’s dress when I Last day of season got nothing. Ethel went home on the Gem, it rained. McInnis has about finished Finer today, Charlie went to Thomses & I went to Church, Charlie helped me to wash went to Thomses A wet drizzly day. The children Hill Our visitors could not come Fine. I went to see Forrests who are in the thick of moving. Geo & Charlie went to Falkenburg by train. Mr. Hill was at Thomses for tea. The Forrests moved away with all their goods & chattels this morning I called at the Atkinsons with Louie & baby, Eva & I went to choir practice. Charlie went to Box Social Turned cold with flurries of snow Fine & cold. Children & I went to Church and Mr, & Mrs. Thoms came back to dinner with us. Stayed Lovely morning but turned stormy, cold, Charlie had tea at Thomses Tuesday. Charlie helped to wash to Thomses. Hill went 'Wind and snow Connie & Ruth &^ Forrest came to tea. cold night Cold & frosty. Charlie got up early & went hu Too cold to go to choir practice. The children are practicing for school concert hold night, Nice day �* ^GRANDMOTHER *S DIARY 29 Nov, 1902 nigh soft wind. Eva & Louie went to Clarke’s ■this evening to practice. Sunday slippery walking* Violet & I went to Church Nice day with a little more snow Charlie went to work at Hays, George bought a pig from Jenner which he & Mr. hill cut up at night. ■Dec. 2 Lovely dine day. we washed Fitter came and brought potatoes. I took Louie & baby;■ to Ladells to see the toys. 3 About 5 inches of fresh snow & it stormed all day. I brought clothes in and dried them in the house. 4 Fine & cold with N. wind. I took the children to Ladell’s to see the toys & we got a ride home in ■Thomses sleigh. I did not go to practice. Cold night, bitter wind today. sleighing good* 6' Fine & sharp, I made the Xmas cake, Charlie came home. Milder with more snow. Eva & I and Mr. Hill went: to Church in the morning* 8 Beastly cold wind. Charlie went back to Hays, 9 Very cold weather. called. Edie Johnson and Mrs 10 H McClure Milder, We washed. George had to go to Utterson to see Robinson. I went up to Ladells in the evening to see Edie Johnson. Cold. I called at Chesters with: baby & payed her for Eva’s music lessons, I went to practice very few out, Nice moonlight night. 12 Continues very cold. Cold wind, lh Sunday. Fine 1 bright but cold George Thoms was here to tea. We went to Church at night bright 15 M1 Id er w i th w 1 nd SB ■A: 1 I made Xmas pudding. ■ - ■ �DR AIIDM 0 T HER * S DIARY Dec. 16 1902/1903 Rain & much warmer. for sewing machine, ...24? We washed. Willoughby came Alice Jenner called. 17 13 We had choir practice but few came 19 20 A little fresh snow fell 21 I took the children to church, very few there Geo Thoms came in the afternoon. 22 Geo & I drove to Huntsville and we found Connie & Ruth Thoms here when we got home. We all but George went to the School concert, mild. 23 nice day. we washed Ruth and.Louie Thoms came to tea after decorating. We went to practice. 24 Charlie came home. George went to Utterson and bought a turkey. The children spent their money at Ladell’s. 25 Christmas Day. Mild & snowy. Geo & I & baby went over to Father’s but got home to tea. 26 Turned colder with Geo, We had our Xmas tree I left baby Cold wind Jan. ; < 28 Sunday, Mild. Geo & Mr. Hill walked to Thomses. Mr, & Mrs, Somerset & Ken (?) came for a while in the afternoon. Eva & I went to Church in evening 29 Mild & snowy, Geo went to Utterson. came in the afternoon.. 30 Annie & her husband drove back to Father’s Heavy soft snow. Annie could stay longer 31 Continues mild. 1 Annie & Sam I wish Lovely day. Charlie had a shotting match. George & I & baby drove to Johnsons for dinner but for tea.’ we enjoyed the drive. Bradleys jyesu .2 sr old one � 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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Typed Transcription UG Transcription Progress Scripto transcription progress Done transcribed https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/603d0bc533dec263ab75b4af9ee74184.pdf bdff7d2309ab110c6a0d5ffbb884ded4 PDF Text Text TRiTT^c- :EH «s MAW 1^2/1903 16 ^ib e^£h farmer, Splashed* Willoughby came for.,,s^-ife machine. Alite Jenner called. IS ¥e h&i o-holr -practice but few case IB a little fresh snow fell. 21 x tbok'Bhe children to church, very few there Geo thorns- case in the afternoon. 22 Geo & I drose to Huntsville and we found Connie & Both- Sheas - fere when we got home, . We all hut George went to the School concert, mild. 23 flics day. we washed, Ruth and louie Thoms came to tea after decorating. We went to practice*- Charlie came heme, George went to Otterson and bought a turkey, The children spent their money at Ladell’s, 25 Christmas Bay. Mild & snowy, Geo & I & Baby went - v-r ~" Father’s but got home to tea. a6 Turned colder, with Geo. We had our Isas tree. I left baby Sela wind Geo & Mr, Hill walked to Thomses, Mr* & Mrs, Somerset & Ken (?) same for a whila^in the afternoon. Eva & I went to Church in evening* Mild & snowy, Geo went to Utterson* Annie & Saia saw* in the afternoon, • ' 28 ■ Sunday. HIM, 30 Ar nie A. bur husband drove back to Father’s. Annie could stay longer. Heavy soft snow I wish 0 act tases mi la* Lovely <i.ay. Charlie had a shotting match. George < ! •? Raby drove to Johnsons for dinner but got home for U-a. 5; " we anlcyed ths dii-e, ■ ■’.jib. Tho children ri I went to Ladells, a hew cutter to Sam Bradleys, and brough" Old on ; |SQ tSOi ack his -.IE �PING PONG GHA''Z'-OTHER’S DIARY 1903 •. .248 3 Soft * wet. 4 Sunday, Lovely day. Sva & I went to Church in the Worn & the little girls & I went in the evening. Mr, Hill went to Thomses for dinner, 5 Polling day. fine, Geo went to Utterson and drove Mr. Gibs an home drunk. 6 Fine & sharp. 7 Nice day. 3 Turned cold. 9 Cold day, Jan. Miss Maquire came to board at Chesters, Ml*. Thoms came, we washed, Mrs, Chester called. Choir practice here tonight. Mr, Hill walked over the lake. 10 Pleasant day. George went to Utterson, I went to Ladells & paid bill, Mr; McClure gave me a set of Ping-Pong. 11 Snowy day. I stayed in & did not go to Church. Mr, Hill & Geo went in the evening & brought Ruth Thoms back to stay. 12 Gold day, I called on Miss McGuire. Ladells with Mr. Hill. 13 Busy washing. Ruth went up to Ladells twice with Mr. Hill, nice afternoon cold night. lh Nine morning. Geo & baby & I drove to Utterson came on stormy. 15 Baked & ironed. this evening. 16 Mild, Geo drove to Utterson but did not M.H. man. 1? Saturday. Geo took the M.H. man to Hares and brought him here in the afternoon. Snowy & mild. 13 Turned cold & bright. Mr. Hill & Ruth went to Church in the morning and Geo & 1 at night» very cold. 19 Cold day* 20 Milder. 21 Mild. Violet’s birthday. She had a party. Mrs. Chester A Miss McGuire oaled in the evening. Ruth finished I'ewing for me. Stormy. Ruth went to Very few came to practice meet the Ruth is doing some sewing for me. We washed & the clothes dried. �GRANDMOTHER’S DIARY Jan. 22 Feb* ...249 1903 Fine. Choir practice here. George drove to Falkenburg. Toronto in. the evening, Ruth -went home, Lucy arrived fro® 23 Turned colder. Geo got home by noon. We went to church in the evening to hear the Bishop & Archdeacon Lloyd. Very cold night. 2D Sharp. 25 Fine morn & not so cold, we found Charlie here when we got up in the morning. I went to S.S. and to Church at night, 26 Mild with wind. We washed. Charlie went off to Toronto to see an Occulist. 27 Mild day. Foggy & damp, in the evening, 28 Mild, this is our Jan, thaw, Geo & I & baby drove to Somersets but found them away ao we came home to tea. Maud Brymer stayed with the children. Mr. H, went to Thomses. 29 Wet day. I ironed. Maud B, came again. choir practice, Charlie came home. 30 Storming & snowing, Charlie came home, so we did not go to Bracebrdige. 31 Nice day but windy, the lake, Charlie went to Thomses across Geo drove Lucy home. I went up to Ladells No 1 Sunday, I went to Church with 2 of the children, Mrs, Somerset had her baby christened & then came here to dinner, afterwards, they went home before tea, 2 Mild. & foggy, It came up a thunder storm with snow inthe afternoon. Geo & I went to Bracebridge & I had my teeth mended, 3 Golder this morning. Geo & I washed. called about Lodge money, D Blew & drifted last night, milder again. Louie 4 I walked to Thomses, rather heavy on the lake. Dick drove us home. 5 Colder & clear, nice night, I went up to Ladells & the Thoms girls came to practice. Annie Brymer �GRANDMOTHER * S DIABY 1903 Laura Somerset caDed to ask us to go to see them next ’Wednesday. 6 lovely morning snow in afternoon. 7 Sharp bright day. Feb. ...250 I went to Ladells, George & Eva drove to Huntsville. Mr. Smith came home. 8 Stormy all day* none of us went out anywhere, 9 Over a foot of fresh snow. to Thomses. Mr. Hill walked the lake 10 Very mild, we washed, Utterson with Thomses. 11 Too snowy & wet to go to Somerset’s, 12 Mild still & finer. Geo & I drove over the lake to Somerset’s & called on Mrs. Rumball. Mr. Hill went to Bracebridge & Maud B, stayed with thechildren. 13 nice day. turned cold at night. 14 Fine and sharp* 15 Gloomy mild day. I went to Church twice, came here to tea. 16 Cold wind. 17 Cold wind stillcontinues but clearer at night. I went up to Ladells & called at Watsons. 18 Snowy& cold, we washed & had to dry clothes in the house. Began to get a quart of milk daily from Hugh Brown’s. 19 Cold & clear, Ho practice. 20 Frosty morning but turned warmer. I went for a drive as far as Ladell’s, A box social at Arthur Clarke’s tonight. 21 Milder but snowy. throughout. 22 Mill with a little snow. I took baby for a ride. went to church at night. 23 I went to Concert at Lovely evening. Very busy day. Mr. Smith This is another cold snap. Eva & Violet went to school again* This week has been cold & disagreeable Mild with light snow. Mr. Forrest called. We did some of the washing. We �□RANDyCIHER’S DIABT 1903 24 Shrove Tuesday. Finished the washing. drive in afternoon. 25 Sice day, 26 Another lovely mild day. 27 Mild, turned wet. 28 Wet & very sloppy underfoot. dinner, "eb. I went to church at night. ...251 Had a short only 5 people there, Louie & Connie T. came to tea. I went to Ladells in evening. A. Murray came in & had 1 Fine Sunday, We did not go to Church, as Geo & Mr, Hill were over at Thomses, I went to see Julia McInnis (?). 2 Snowy hut cleared out fine. here to tea, 3 Nice day turned mild, 4 Very mild, Mr. & Mrs. Atkinson called. 11 qts of milk daily from Watson’s. 5 Soft day. George & Mr. Hill drove to Huntsville. Mr, Vincent called. Mr, Hamell brought hay, A cream Separator agent came to see George. I went to church at night. 6 Lovely day, Eva & I went to see Mrs. Jack Rumball & had a nice walk home by moonlight. 7 Nice morning turned wet. 8 Fine after the rain. George went to Beatrice with Herbert Ladall to see Mr. Johnson. Louie & Violet & I went to Church. 9 Lovely day. The snow melted fast today, Father and Mother came to see us & found us washing. The girls & I went to Ladells in the evening. Mar. We washed, Alfred Hay was Geo went-to Raymond, Began .to get 10 Cloudy wet at night, Mrs. Chester and Miss McGuire came to tea but left early, 11 Fine & thawing, very sloppy, 12 Cloudy, A man called selling Zither’s. do a little sewing, 13 Cloudy & mild. I had a drive as far as Ladells, Maud B. called. Type June 30, 1976 by C. Aellen lake is I am trying to �Missing page 252. �A\DVOTHER’S DIABY , 1^ 1903 DEATH OF MINNIE FORREST ...253 Seo-.drove to Utterson, sleighing bad, as roads are ’^getting tare. 15 Sunday. A little frost this morning. I took two of the children to Church. none of us went at night. 16 Fine warm day. It is a year today since Clara died. Mr. Hill went to Huntsville with the Thoms boys. I saw the first wagon out today, 17 Cloudy with a little rain. We washed. Cheese Factory meeting. Mr. Hill was away most o f the day. 18 Wet day. Clothes out still, Mr. H. went up the lake to his house again, Geo, Thors was here to*dinner, Mr. Vincent was here for a little while. Lightning this evening. 19 Fine and warn, Parsonage. 20 Very warm about 70°. 21 Cooler, Charlie came home tonight. 22 Nice day. George’s birthday. Cyril looms came in the afternoon. Charlie walked back to Hays by the track. Geo went to Church & 1 stayed with the children, 23 Gloomy & windy with showers. 2h Fine morning tut got colder with high wind & flurries of snow towards night. We heard today the sad news of Minnie Forrest’s death at Toronto. About an inch of snow fell, . 25 I called at the snow going fast. Roads drying here in the village.. Fine, Mrs, Chester, Mrs. Geall & Annie Brymer went to Huntsville to attend Minnie’s funeral tomorrow. 26 Nice mild day. Snow went off. Quite ? number went from Pt, Sydney to attend the funeral at Huntsville we could not go. I called at Brymars in the afternoon. 27 Fine, cool wind, 28 Cold high wind. 29 Fine hard frost last night. The children and I went to Church and I brought Mr. Thoms & Connie home to dinner. 30 Nice mild day. 31 Nice day but turned cold in afternoon. ground bare. Busy as usual. Geo busy splitting wood. , We washed. Eve & 1 & baby went to Ladells & bought the children >ome hats. . - ■ ■ �; - .COMOTHSR’S DIARY 1903 ...25k 1 Frosty night & cool fine day, George went to Utters™ & brought Mr, Hill's canoe, I ironed & we cleaned un" a bit of the garden in the evening. * 2 Mild& wet. We had a heavy thunder storm at night & he*w rain. Lake opened. ~ v 3 Horth wind blew all day & it got very cold with snow flurries Cold windy night, it froze in the house. u Cold windy day but bright; nige evening. Ladell’s. lake very rough, 5 Sice day but cool. Geo went to Thomses in canoe with Mr. Hill. I went to S.S. with children & to church in the evening. 6 Cloudy & windy. We washed. Kathleen’s birthday she onlv had Willie 4 Jack , ’ J 7 Fine & mild after the rain. 8 Cloudy morning but fine afternoon. X went with Violet i Kathleen to Bracebridge and had some teeth filled & 2 out. 9 Gloomy, rained a little, Eva & I cleaned her room & I party oiled Kitchen floor. I went to ironed. 10 Good Friday. Gloomy morning but lovely-evening. Geo & I drove to Johnsons, we found the roads bad so had not very long to stay. 11 Fine a fter frost. I went to Ladell’s. The children, went to Chester’s to Tea. Geo went to Utterson. Mr. Hill got Ids metal sheeting for bishouse, 12 Easter Gunday was fine & warm. it was lovely on the water. 13 Fine but east wind, Eva & I cleaned our rooms. I went to tea at Smith’s with the SundaySchool teachers. Geo went to Hares to put up a machine. There was a Vestry meeting of three. 1U We washed & I finished oiling Kitchen floor., 15 We finished cleaning upstairs. 16 It Keeps fine with cold winds. Ethel & Mabel drove over. Ethel helped me to iron the clothes. 1? Eva & I cleaned the sitting room. Typ*d July 1, 1076 G. Aellen We went out in the canoe, �GODMOTHER’S DIARY k May 1903 ...255 13 Cold wind. "Gem” started to run trips to Huntsville, Geo drove Jim Nickason to Hares to put up a drill. Charlie came home tonight, 19 Cold wind as usual but fine, George & I had a short paddle in afternoon. Charlie spent most of the day at Thomses, & walked back to Hay’s in the evening. Eva & I & Kathleen went to Church. 20 Fine & cold wind still. The children & I went to an entertainment inthe evening but there was none tonight, Eva & I cleaned dining room, 21 A little flurry of snow, cloudy & cold. cleaned pantry. 22 Gloomy & cold but warmer in the evening. I took the children to Concert at the Hall. George went to C. Mainhood's. Finished cleaning. 23 Fine & warmer but some wind still. & sold Hamilton a Sewing machine, 24 Wind in the west but cool, I went over to Thomses for a little while in the canoe, we prepared to go to Huntsville tomorrow. 25 Fine nice day but there was a cold N, wind in the morning so we did not go to Huntsville. I sowed some flower seeds. 26 A nice warm day. I went to Church in the morning & Ruth Thoms came back to dinner. She went on the lake with Mr. Hill in the afternoon & we went to S.S, George & some of the children went to Church at night. 27 Geo went to Utterson to meet Mr. Robertson. to Vestry meeting at night, 28 George drove Mr. Robertson to Ufford. Eva & I washed. It has turned warm & windy without rain. 29 Calm & hot & smoky. Geo drove Mr, Robertson to Huntsville & got home late, he had tea at Forrests. Painted dining room floor,’ 30 Geo had sick head ache* Very high wind blowing clouds of dust. Hot too nearly 80°. It blew up a heavy rain which was most welcome, cooler tonight, 1 I washed & we Geo went to Beatrice He went Turned very cold with a little snow but it was a bright day. Geo drove Mr. Purden. �1903 "3AM" CHER’S DIARX ?-56 2 Nice fir.e day out cool. Eva & Louie went on Gem to Huntsville, but it was too cold to take Olive. Geo drove Purden down to Deer Lake, Charlie came home & brought his bicycle. 3 Sunday a thoroughly wet day. Charlie went to Thomses & came back with Cyril, We did not get the cow at night, 4 Nice day but cool. Cnarlie went back early on his bicycle. Could not find cow. 5 Lovely day. We washed & I painted verandah. George drove to Windermere, Roy Brown could not find cow. ZiM at Watsons $4.35 6 Bice day came on a good rain at night. I went out tea to look for the cow & found here a we got her in the stable. George came home, 7 Cool & fine* 8 Lovely day. 1 went to see Mrs.*-- Watson. 9 Fine & warm, I went to Huntsville on the boat & took Violet &Kathleen» We went to Forrests & had dinner, were quite a number on the boat. IC Quite hot today. Louie & I went to Church in the morning & Mrs, Thoms asked us to tea in the afternoon. Charlie came home on his bicycle. 11 Hot again, Adam Watson & Cyril Thoras were here making a wire fence in front of the house. . 12 Hot. Adam finished the fence. We celebrated ray b by washing, Charlie went to Huntsville & brought me a nice pair of toots, I planted some sweat peas & gladiolus. 13 Hot but turned cool without rain. drove to Father’s. Geo & I & Kathleen Mr. Hill went to Huntsville, IL Fine & cool. Geo drove to Utterson &then tn Stephenson s & sold a machine. Mr. Hill went to Huntsville to bring down hie furniture. I was busy ironing. 15 The cow has a sore tit & is very troublesome. 16 Hot & dry. Mr. Kerr plowed garden <1 the c he potatoes. We were ail very busy, Nellie & drove over after tea to stay all night­ 17 Sunday, very hot 86°. Nellie after dinner to go to church. went to church at night. Geo & Eva & Violet & I �1903 -.^"VCTHHF’S DIARY way 15 June Hot & dusty. the co*. ...257 a little like rain at night, did not get 19 Vary hot, withered up like rain in the evening, Geo & I went to Somerset’s, Daisy Geall was here sewing. 2C Daisy is here again sewing. rain. 21 Daisy here sewing. 22 Keeps very fine & dry. Turned quite cold, Geo went trolling, Mrs. Somerset & Torrie & the children came to "tea. 23 Fine, we have not had a good rain, for weeks & there is little growth, I went up to Ladell's, 24 Sunday cool a cloudy but no rain to speak of, Charlie same home. SS in morning. I went to Church with children. 25 Fine & warm. Daisy Geall was-here this afternoon. - In the evening I took the children for a trip in the Gem which went around the lake. 26 Daisy was here again, Geo & I drove to Howards. A welcome rain came at last & there is more coming. Ers. Nicol came to take an affidavit & had tea here. Geo drove her to Jenners. 27 Sultry. Came on a thunder storm in the afternoon. sowed some grass seed. 28 Cool, cold rain in afternoon. Frost .at night. 29 Fine & cool. 30 Fine & bright but cool wind. 31 Fine but cool. The children & I walked to the cave. Geo & I & the children went to Church, I ironed, cooler hut no I was busy mending, I Geo drove to Raymond. Kathleen & I went to Vincents. 1 Keeps very -dry & warmer. ear. Charlie came home. 2 Hot - we washed. Gall 3 Hot. Charlie & I went to Bracebriige but I did not see Topp, 4 Busy ironing. wedding. Eva is at home with a gathered After dinner Geo & I went to see Mrs. Mrs. Thoms & May came & asked us to the �3 W?DWTHEB ’ s DIARY June THOMS-KILL WEDDING 1903 ...258 George & Charlie went to Lawrence's. 5 6 . 7 George sold Bradley’s old reaper to Hemming. Keeps very dry & grass all burnt up here. Smoky & muggy. I went to Church in the morning, saw Jessie Thoms who rams home yesterday,. Geo want to Beatrice with Herb. 5 Hsx S smoky, we had a nice little shower last night '-_c. laid the dust. I went to Bracebridge & had^the impression Taken for my teeth. Had a touch of pluracy at night, 9 I did not get up till nearly dinner time but felt better and went to Mr. Hill’s wedding though I did not go over to Thomses afterwards, Geo & C went, Fine afternoon & evening, we washed & I baked for the IC Fine & a little cooler, excursion. 11 I~. was so cold and gloomy that we did not go an the boat. ~ ironed instead, the children got seme strawberries, 12 Cold IL wind, it came on raining at last & rained all afternoon, but not hard. Mr, Hill came in about noon* 13 Mrs, Ihester came home, 19 Cloudy, rain in the afternoon. night. 15 Lovely day. Eva & I washed quilts. went in the canoe at night. ]4 ' »shsd, 17 I was busy ironing. IB Louie & I went to Bracebrdige & I got my teeth. like yesterday but no rain, to speak of. 19 Fine. Got 100 lbs. of bran. Father & Ethel & baby came ■- foW di.nnlr., 0 a leva & I went over to thouses in The evening, 20 Fine « warm, X took .he; Children bathing. Geo took us in the canoe. Mr. Taylor came & took Nellie away. 21 A li. h^ rain in the corning but cleaned out fine. ^Eva fc I went to Church, Eva went to Brunel with Mr. Atkinson. George & Charlie called at Mr, Hills. We went to Church again at night, 72 Fine, George went to Somerset’a raiding. Gathered ftp for rain in the evening & rained all night. G & I went to Church at First bathe. We like rain but passed o^f, Geo went to Farkersville. Gloomy �iDMCTHZB’S DIARX 1903 ...259 23 Cleared up a little & we washed. another downpour* 24 Heavy showers all day. The Thomses could not come. George went to Bullens & got a pig at Bullen’s. 25 Showery but cleared in the evening. Louie & Jessie Thoms came & brought the children & Willie & Jack were here to tea* We went to choir practice. 26 Lovely day. Ethel came & brought some strawberries to sell & took Eva & Kathleen home, Geo & I & Violet called at the Hills. 2? Geo spent the day in Utterson. 23 Sunday, louie & Violet & Olive went to Sunday School & Geo & I & V, went to Church at night. Geo & Charlie went to Thomses, We went out in a boat Elsie Jones-had borrowed, 29 Hot, a little rain at night.. 30 Sultry. I baked for pic-nic & ironed* In the evening Geo & I went up to Hills to tell them that their machine was at Ladells, 1 There were some showers through the day and a heavy thunderstorm in the evening. We all went to the picnic & took shelter in LadeIl’s boat house in the storm, 2 A lovely day after the rain. I went topractice but we did not have it as there was no one there but Louie & Connie Thoms, 3 Fine. Geo & I went to Fathers and brought home some strawberries. We enjoyed the paddle on the lake. Ethel took some berries to Somersets. 4 Hot day. Louie & Violet went ton the Ge® to Huntsville & then to Fathers & Eva & Kathleen came home the same way, 5 Sunday, Cloudy & a little rain after dinner but it cleared out beautifully & Geo took me out on the lake. Geo & I went to Church in the morning & Eva at night. 6 Fine & warm, Edward Fearon & Eddie called but could not stay to dinner. The children went bathing* 7 Hot day, Lucy came with some more strawberries, we washed* In the evening I took the children on the moonlight excursion to GrenwaM & found it very pleasant. In the evening we had Fine* We washed. . �I ^TM * S DIABY >1^ KR,GAEL’S LAUNCH 1903 «..260 8 Very hot. M®- Gall came to spend the afternoon and " stayed to tea, she went back on the ’’Joe”. o .These'last 2 days have been very hot over 90°. George went to Jack Rumball’s to put up a mower & Kathleen 2 I went with him to Thomses & then went through to see firs. Vincent, We came back to Thomses & waited till dark before George came back from Rumballs. 10 Turned a little cooler. Geo & I started for Dodds by lake but it was so windy that we could not land so we came back but shipped quite a lot of water. Went up to Ladells. 11 Like rain this morning but cleared out fine and the children case home with Mabel. We went for a bathe. ■ 12 Fine but cool out of the sun. The children & I walked' to the swan®, Eva & Mabel & Kathleen went with us to Church in the evening. Charlie walked to Hays. 13 Fine & windy, we expected Mr. £ Mrs, Hill to tea but they did not come. Nellie & Louise Gall did & also Gladys & Dorothy & went back on the "Joe", Charlie spent the holiday at Thomses. I called upon Mrs, Chester’s boarders. Got first raspberries. 1A Cool 1 showery. We went & got a few berries & got caught in the rain. Geo went to Ches Mulveyuay’s (?), 1. 5 We caught enough water to wash. In the evening there was a thunder shower. I called at Atkinson’s, 1^ Fine pleasant day. I did most of the ironing. After tea George took Louie A me to the island - we got 1 at of berries. 17 Hot, Ironed & baked & churned & in the afternoon George 4 Ollie S I went to Grenwald. Mr. Gall brought us back Ln his launch, Mabel was ill. 18 gultry, Eva went with Mabel on the Gem as far as Huntsville. George spent the day at Utterson. A little rain at night. 19 Light showers but cleared out, I went to Church in the morning & brought Mr, A Mrs, Vincent & baby homa to dinner, George & I a children went to Church at night, 21 : B»jan to send Mrs. Johnson 2 qts of milk daily. We caught water, last night & washed. We had a very heavy raxn for about 2 huur& today. ■ �Gr^DXCTSEF’S DIAJ?Y jvlv 1903 ...261 21 airs. Johnson gets J pint of cream daily. We picked nearly 10 qts of harries at Kerrshaw’s patch, George g lislet went on the “Gem" tonight, 22 Sain, but fine evening. Edie Johnson. 23 fine & hot. 1 went with Kathleen & Olive in the "Joe” to Nellie’s place & case heme in the evening, 24 Heavy rain last night. Violet went to Dodd’s. 25 Sultry, rain in the evening. look children to bathe. 26 Sunday. Children went to S.S. Eva $ I went to Church in the evening. George & Charlie went over to Thomses. Cold night. 27 Bright & cool. 11 qts. 28 Be washed, came on rain but I got some of the clothes dry. Thunder storm at night. We did net go in the "Gem". 29 let in the morning but-fine afternoon & evening* at Urs, Johnsons with Eva & Olive. I went up to Ladells & saw Fine today. George & I & We got 6 qts of berries, We took a day at picking berries & got I called JO Fine & Warm. Eva went to stay with Nellie for a week. Sr, & Mrs. Hill came to tea, twined cold in the evening. 31 Aug, 1 2 Cool & fine, Boule & I picked about 6 qts of berries. Warm & like rain. Ges went to Frank Bradley’s and sold . . him a buggy, I took the children to bathe. Harm & nice on the lake. I went to church in the morning. A*ter dinner George paddled Olive & me up to Somerset’s where we had tea. like rain but it did nob come Jenner’s patch and got 6 qts on Johnson today. Keeps gl I took the children up on the Gam to Grenwald 5 Mrs. Johnson had no milk today. Gloomy & cold with some light showers. Ethel drove mother over to stay loi a few days. Charley Carr came & Geo went with him to Mad ley ’ c Jr Gladys & Dorothy came in the evening to stay till Friday. �GRANDMOTHER'S DIARY Aug. 1903 ...262 6 Fine & cool. I baked for picnic. After dinner the children & I went for berries & had a bathe. 7 Charlie went to Grenwald to make up books & the little Galls went home on the Joe, I went ^ith the children to Deerhurst on the "Gem" & we had dinner in the woods. I brought Eva home & left Louie & Violet at Aunt Nellie’s, There was a Ball at Grenwald at night but we did not go. 8 Fine morning & windy. Mother went home on the boat. It turned wen in the evening. 9 Fine & pleasant. Jack Thoms was here to tea, & I went to Church at night. Geo 10 Nice day. We picked about 8 qts of berries. Sent no cream today. 11 Busy washing & baking. Fine after the rain. went to see Jack Rumball but he was away. 12 Thunder & rain last night. Geo & I & Kathleen went to the Regatta at Deerhurst today it was quite a gay scene & quite a number of the prizes were carried off by Pt. Sydney people, we brought Louie & Violet home with us, 13 Fine nice day. The children walked to Vincent’s but did not get many berries. 14 Fine. The children got 5 qts of berries at Jenner’s patch, I made part of a dress for Violet. Charlie went to a dance at Kurrshaws. 15 Fine, busy as usual. Children went to Church in the morning and Geo & I in the evening. George went to see Mr, Hill & had tea there. 16 Fine afternoon. Children went to Church in the morning and Geo & I in the evening. George went to see Mr. Hill & had tea there. 1? We were going berry-picking with the Thomses but it was too wet. In the evening Geo & Eva & I went to Thomses and Eva walked over to Vincents to see get some eggs. George 18 .Showery. We washed. Mrs. Sullivan and Mrs. Johnson called in the evening. Typed July 5, 1976 C. Aellen �GKANr'QWS DIARY Aug* Sept. 1903 263 19 Louie’s birthday. She had a party in the afternoon Jessie Thoms came with Wallie. Mrs, Richardson called, also Miss Rice and Miss Robertson. Charlie & they are busy decorating the hall. 20 Fine day, We all went to the concert, it was quite a success & $3# was realized. 21 Fine, The children & I went picking black-berries & Geo went to Utterson. I went in to Chester’s to say good-bye fer to Mrs. Shaw, Charlie went to Huntsville. 22 Fine nice day. George went to: Huntsville and we went bathing with Miss Rice, 23 Sunday. Fine but cool. Cyril Thoms came. I called at Atkinson’s in the afternoon. Eva & I went to Church in the evening, & I played. Mrs. Body was at Church. 24 Fine & hot. Geo & the children & I went berry picking behind Schwaoob’s (?) but-did not have time to get very many. School started. 25 Cold and wet. 26 Fine, we washed & I went to Ladells in the canoe. Violet & I got a few blackberries-; ' • 27 I was busy ironing, did not go to practice. went up the Lake to Bradley’s. 28 East wind & like rain. Charlie intends going on the midnight train to Toronto. Mr. & Mrs, Atkinson called, 29 Gloomy & cold. 30 Showery. I went twice to Church and played the organ not many at Church, 31 Brighter but we had heavy rain in the afternoon, which.' stopped us from getting to the blackberry patch. I went on the lake in the evening. Geo went to Utterson. Geo I went to Ladells. 1 Fine, I washed. Geo went to Utterson, tea at the parsonage. 2 George poorly, Charlie came home. Mr. Fox,& Miss Seargant & Mr. Atkinson called in the evening. He & I had �GRANDMOTHER * S DI AR Y PHONOGRAPH 3 Charlie went on the 5 o’clock train this mornin-’ to Rainy Lake. Olive has a bad cough & is restiass at night. I ironed. 4 Gloomy. hot morning but turned cool. Geo & I went over the lake to Fathers to get crabs. 5 Fine & cool. Geo went to Utter-son this evening the Shaws are up again* Like frost. 6 7 Fine & cool, Geo took Louie & me over to Thomses & we walked through to see Mrs* Rumcall, came home to tea. We had a very good sermon from the Bishop in the evening. Labor Day. children at home. Fine witn cold nights- H 8 Like rain but blew off. 9 Sultry* rain at night. Busy ironing, to Ladells in the canoe. Sept. I washed. I went up 10 Man called wanting us to buy a stove, hot morning but turned cooler; children had a bathe, 11 Lovely aright day. Busy all day. Miss Rice & Miss Maguire came to tea but Mr, Fellowes did not come. Miss Rice & Miss gaguire & I had a paddle af betea. Miss Rice brought her Phonograph ever here, 12 Fine morning, We went on Gem to Huntsville. It rained hard for a little while. Father came back with us. We had a nice trip both ways, 13 Fine. I went to Church with Father & Louie & Kathleen in the morn. Lucs came and drove Father home in the afternoon. I played in the even. lh 15 Gloomy with a little rain, I made Eva a skirt, damp morn but it cleared out and then came up a big thunder storm with heavy rain after I hung out the wash. I called upon Mrs. Pope(7), Sultry. 16 I managed to get clothes dry enough to iron. Ernest Winter came just in time for tea, Rain came on & continued all night so he stayed. She 3 girls went to Galls, 17 Wet again today. The children came home in the' afternoon, Much cooler, We have missed tue cow two days. 18 Got cow at last. Finer but a few showers with a little dash of snow, 1> Lovely day but cool. Eva & I called to see Mrs# McClure & baby. Geo went to Utterson. �GRANDMOTHER’S Sept* 20 DIARY 1903 »•»2S3 lovely day. I drove to Johnson’s with Herbert Ladell, got home late, 21 Beautiful warm day. The Gall’s did not come but Mrs. Thoms & Louie did. 22 Beautiful day. I washed & after dinner Geo & I took Miss Rice up to Hill’s in the Canoe & had a very pleasant paddle. 23 Fine morning but turned cold & wet in afternoon, Geo went to Huntsville Fair. 2b Cold wind but fine. 25 Men working at the chimneys this morning. again, I took Olive to Ladells. 26 Geo digging potatoes. Eva & Violet & Kathleen went to Vincents for the day.. Mrs. Porter & 2 men came in the evening to see Geo on business. 27 A cold showery day. I went to Church in the morn & only Eva went at night. 28 Cool & showery, 29 Fine but cool". I washed & we had a paddle afterwards, dug some potatoes. 30 Lovely warm day. ironed & then we took Miss Rice on the lake & called at Stewart’s island. Heard fro® Charlie. Masons came to fix chimneys. Geo went- Cool canned Tomatoes, - 1 Wet day. I finished ironing & churned. Cyril came to dinner & then to Sandy Mitchell’s in the canoe with George, 2 Fine lovely day. We all but Louie & Olive went to Utterson show. We walked both ways saw Mother & Lucy there. 3 Slows like rain again. Miss Rice & Elsie Jones went away, also Mr. Fallows, 4 Rain last night but fine & warm today. I went to S3, with the'children. Geo went to Thomses. 5 Beautiful day, Geo & Louie took some pears.over to Hills. Kathleen & I called at the Parsonage. Cleaned room over Kitchen, �GRANDMOTHER’S DIARY Oct. NORTHERN LIGHTS 1903 ...266 6 Lovely day* We washed in the afternoon. George & I & Sva went to Somerset’s, Laura looks very" well & so do the children. 7 Wet day & high wind. Winnie & Jack Roper came in for shelter from the rain on their way from Brenner’s in the evening. 8 Still unsettled & wet at night. 9 Cleared out fine towards evening. George & I went to a farewell party at Ladells for the Ropers. 10 Fine. Eva & I cleaned her room. Mrs. Atkinson called. Geo went up to see the Ropers off, 11 Nice day. I went twice to Church. We expected Chas home for his birthday but he could not come. Cyril Thoms called. 12 Lovely day. I washed bedding. Daisy Geall called to get Eva’s dress to make. Northern Lights were very bright tonight. 13 Lovely day. we washed. 14 Fine again. stay. Lucy drove Ethel & Marjorie over to 15 Thanksgiving day. Fine day but wet at night. We had a Fowl supper in the evening which passed off well & $28 was realized. Mrs. O’Hara called before going to the hall. 16 Showry. The children are having holidays. I cleaned the pantry, Mrs, Realty called. Geo went to Beatrice with Will Johnson. 17 Showery & mild, Geo Thoms was here to tea. surprised us by walking in about 10 p.m. 18 Cold & gloomy, George & Charlie went to Thomses & stayed for dinner. They brought Cyril back.to tea. A little snow, Sthel & Eva & I & Charlie went to Church. 19 Charlie went off by an early train this morning. Gloomy day. I cleaned dining room. 20 Fine but cool. Ethel & I washed. Charlie �1903 GRANDMOTHER ’ S DIARY Oct. Nov. ». .26? 21 Lovely Say. Huntsville, George & I went on the "Gem" to I went to Forrest's. 22 High wind. Busy ironing. Chester’s in the evening. 2J Ethel & I cleaned sitting room, wall paper, very cold. 24 Fine & sharp. 25 Fine nice day. but there was a big windstorm at night, Mabel Forrest is staying at Brymer’s, 26 High wind with flurries of snow. Ethel & I papered sitting room & put furniture back in it, Geo walked to Sandy Mitchell’s. 2? Snowed all day. I went to Ladells. Geo went to vote. Mahaffy got in. Geo -Thoms was here to tea, Mabel Forrest & Annie B, called in the"evening. 28 Lovely day, George & I went over the lake to Father’s & got home to tea. we expected the Miss Thomses but they did not come, Mrs. J, Rumball called, 30 Another nice warm day. 31 Rain this morning but cleared & Ethel & Marjorie went home by the "Gem”, Wallie L. came to play with the children & they were out in the evening playing by moonlight, 1 Sunday. Mr. Atkinson had his house painted last night, G & I & Louie & Olive went over to Thomses & had tea, 2 Fine nice day. I was busy all day. Geo went hunting, Eva & I went to see McClure’s baby who has been ill, 3 The Atkinsons are making a great fuss about their house & have a constable over to find out the culprits. Lovely weather. 4 Warm day, hunters got no deer. Thoms came to tea. 5 Weather changed last night & it is blowing very cold from the North. G, did not hunt. Ethel & I called at Rain at night. I went & got some Busy all day asusual. Connie & Louie �1903 GRANDMOTHER'S DIARY ...268 6 They hunted but got nothing. Kitchen, 7 Geo went hunting with Brown & they got a deer. Got Kathleen a pr of boots how long will they last. Eva & Louie are at Chesters for tea, 8 Sunday. A fine day I went with the children to SS but none of us went to Church. Cyril called in the morn. 9 A lovely day, I cleaned hall. After dinner Louie & I walked to Vincents. Windy at night. Charlie came home after we were in bed, pov. Louie & I cleaned 10 Windy & cool, Charlie went hunting with his father but got nothing. The Chester boys were here for tea. 11 Fine but high wind, I washed & baked. Charlie went back this morning early. Eva commenced music lessons again* 12 G. went hunting again, I ironed, 13 Cold with flurries of snow & wind. G. went hunting with the Thomses. Mr. Hill came & took his apples away, 1L Snow this morning which has continued all day, Will Geall was here grading ground. George went hunting H his party got 2 deer which winds up the season. 15 Sunday, fine. The children & I went to SS, Eva & I went to Church at night. I played, very few there, 16 Cold. 17 Geo went to Utterson & sold 2 cutters. I went to Ladells, 18 About a foot of fresh snow & it snowed all day. I finished washing. Geo went to Utterson & sold another cutter. He stayed for oyster supper & got home early next morning, cold. 19 Fine day. I ironed, Geo went to Bracebridge & Met Mr, Robinson, Allan McInnis Killed pig, cold snap. Kathleen is home poorly, Louie also, has Milder �GRANDMOTHER'S DIARY Nov. 20 Dec, "Gem" Burna TELEGRAPH ..,269 1903 Thermometer at zero this morning. 21 Milder. Geo spent the day at Utterson. "Sen" was burnt at Huntsville. 22 Mild & cloudy. The children & I went to SS. & G & E & I to Church, very few there, 23 Soft snow fell, 24 Colder. Geo went to Utterson* The remains of the poor Gem were brought home. The Chesters are packing up to move to Huntsville, 25 Very cold morn. I finished washing. Eva & I called at Chesters. 26 Geo went to see Mr. Hay. 27 Nice day but sharp. George went to Utterson to sell a cutter. I went to Ladell’s. - Mr. Atkinson called. 28 Geo went to Utterson after dinner. The children came to practice & the Quigley’s stayed to tea. I paid Mrs. Chester for Eva’s music lessons. 29 Milder. church. 30 Snowy, George pulled the plaster off our bedroom ceiling. Mr. Smith called in the evening, The Str. turned cold at night. In the evening Willie & Jack came to tea. I went to SS, but only George went to Geo Thoms was here for tea. 1 The children are all at home as the teacher is sick. We washed. The sleighing is very good & the snow seems to be staying. 2 Allan McInnis put the paper on our room ceiling. 2 I cleaned out the room & put up the bed. 3 Geo walked to Falkenburg & stayed all night, weather. ^ A little fresh snow fell. The children went to tea at Mr. Smith’s, George went to Bracebridge & got home tonight. I went to see Mrs. Chester about the telegraph, 5 Mild & stormy, 6 George went to Utterson. Roads wereheavy. I did not go to SS. but went to Church at night. 7 I went to Chesters to do Telegraph Report. nice �GRANDMOTHER’S DIARY CHESTERS MOVE TO HUNTSVILLE 1903 2?O ’' f 8 Henry Gall was here to dinner. Snow keeps coming. 9 The Chesters moved to Huntsville today. night. Stormy 10 Mrs, Gall & Henry & Louise came to tea. turned snowy. Cold but 11 Very stormy roads heavy, Geo had Mrs, Theobald scrubbing the store ready for goods to go in. 12 One load of Groceries arrived. Stormed all day. George sold cutter to C. Jenner. 13 We went to S.S. as the snow plow had been through but it stormed again at night, 14 About a foot more snow & cold & clear, some of the goods in store. 15 20° below zero last night it is frightful weather for so early in winter about 3 ft snow. 16 Got 2 bags flour, 17 Cold & fine. 18 Nice day, Mr. Hill was down to the store. went to Pres Xmas tree it was very good, 19 Mr, Thoms was here to tea, I had to stay at the store while Geo went to Ladells to help audit Cheese books, 20 Stormy again about a foot of fresh snow. Sun. The snow plow made a track so we went to S.S, Geo only went to Church but there was no service. 21 Mild, more snow, Allan Mcl. began to make partition in the store. The children had their last practice here for tree, 22 More snow. The children & I went to Xmas tree at Mr, Smith’s, had a job getting Olive home in the snow. Edna Addison stayed all night, 23 I washed & was busy generally. 24 I ironed & iced Christmas cake. Charlie did not get home till about 3 in the morning. 25 A dull Christmas no service & too much snow to go out, turned cold at night. Dec. we put away Girls came to practice songs. We �GRANDMOTHER'S DIABT Dec. 26 1903-190^ VERY COED ...271 Very cold 25° below this morning. Geo went to Utterson. Cyril Thoms came to tea with Charlie Wall & Nita Thoms called in the evening. 27 Sunday, The children & I went to Sunday S. afternoon. We did not go to Church. 28 37° below zero last night, 29 Charlie went back to Rain£ Lake. Noon.day.■ 29 Milder. The children spent some of their Xmas money at Ladell's. Eva & I went up in the evening. 30 Fine & cold, we washed and dried the clothes in the house.as usual. 31 Not so cold. Annie Lawrence came before dinner-while John took a grist to the mill. Stormy cold again tonight. Geo went to Utterson. 1904 Jan. 1 The New Year came in with a blustering N. wind & it turned very cold. nothing going on but work there is plenty of that. There is too much snow & cold to go anywhere. 2 Cold & gloomy. Geo. sold our cow to Mr. Balls and took her away. Eva tried skating a little while, cold night. 3 Sharp day I did not go out as I did not feel very well. h Very cold, weather. 5 37 below zero the last 2 nights & atill-very-eeld but it is moderating. I went to Ladells in the after­ noon. 6 Mild,-I washed, baked & scrubbed. Mr. Oldham was here to dinner. Getting milk at Joneses. 7 Got clothes dry in the house. room pipe. 8 A few more inches of snow this morning. George cleaned the snow off the roofs. There was no school this afternoon. Edna Addison came for a while. one can only try to keep warm this Geo cleaned dining � 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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