31 10 557 https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/31d17b097d4eef78bb7a8a69e91ee3df.pdf 3c31c436ec1b17788de3115a3ddb22b7 PDF Text Text Diary Of Jennie Fleming: Trip to Europe with Roy Fleming 1903 LEGEND: [correct name or word will be inside square brackets ] < heading or explanation added for clarity> XXXX – indecipherable words – probably written while riding over rough roads. (?) best guess at word ? used as part of a word – can’t make out that letter (or letters) Note: Corrected some singular / plural matches, added punctuation, and line breaks. _____________________________________________________________________________________ June 19th 1903 Accounts Tickets for Liverpool $4250 Roy ticket for Liverpool $42.50 Ticket for Montreal for Roy $5.65 Ticket for ? Montreal $12.15 …. $102.50 June 20th Received from Charles Fleming the sum of $135 for Roy Fleming. June 23rd I bought fifteen American Express Cheques $20 each $300.xx Expenses of cheques $2.00 I bought 25 American gold 207.06 British gold --- 232.06 Silver 160 25 British silver 5.62 1 �Payments: Tickets 102.80 Luncheon. 25 Roy +. 50 .75 In Toronto and on way to Montreal Ribbon and portage in Toronto 2 camp stools .60 .42 .80 Change at the Fort Quebec .25 For Collection and waiting for apples and a few ? .25 .25 Stuartess Skomer “Tunisian” Strawberries At Bunes Home At Gali 1.00 .15 .12 .04 Express at National Bus Mail + portages .44 Strawberries in Ireland 24, collections 2 .26 Views of Loch Kahn .25 Post card views .05 Cards .05 Lemons .12 Buns 6, bread 3 1/2 .20 Oranges and apricots .34 July 16 – pd on return tickets 20.00 July 18 gave Roy $25 Carried fwd ? July 21 – gave Roy $100 express cheques and 20 s… 100 in gold for to purchase tickets to Rome Pd for my washing .50 Paper + ??? .08 Taking valises at Dumfrenden (?) from one station to other .25 Strawberries 10 Rashes 12 .25 Gave Roy $20. Also $10 July 28 bought silk ? for gals Neckties 4.00 .90 2 �Gave Roy $20 American cheque Pd on Hock farm .25 5.40 Card fund 2.42 7.82 .25 8.07 Several numbers listed “payments of both of us” – totaling 4.75 Expenses of Ex Cheques 2.00 Tickets - less 109.55 .25 109.30 Tallied up money: I had of money pd for myself $ 644.33 7.82 $ 636.51 I have in money and cheques $1 silver 10.72 gold 60 cheques 71.72 - $96.72 $ 539.79 $ 539.79 to be accounted for 100 Roy brought $639.79 Pd on return tickets $ 19.40 3 �People and addresses Dr Roberts – Jessee Patterson Roberts1 Stevenston, Ayrshire, Scotland Miss Edith Grieve No 1 Sylvian Place, Edinburgh Mrs Marshall 38 Kenmure St, Glasgow Miss Lizzie Johnston St Peters Lodge 116 St Julians Faroe Road, West Norwood, S.E. London -John Stewart Plumber and gas fitter 56 Douglas St, House 58 Douglas St John D Stewart Mason and Builder 37 West Cumberland St, House 41 John Stewart and Co2 Iron and Coal Masters 30 Oswald St James Stewart Plumber and Gasfitter 19 Garscube Lane (?). 3 House 30 Grove St. Charles Stewart WAWDHouse 3 Abercromby Terrace, Paisly Road West Names written out clearly by more than one hand – maybe Jennie and Roy or someone else. Listed in The Commercial directory of Liverpool and shipping guide https://books.google.com/books?id=JvMNAAAAQAAJ&pg=PA460&lpg=PA460&dq=john+stewart+coal+masters+os wald&source=bl&ots=y28KrmdxeT&sig=wl5Ef4tFeKUQTrA3SR_zSCe7toI&hl=en&sa=X&ved=0ahUKEwjU_rXiqszYAh VE92MKHaERCHcQ6AEIKzAB#v=onepage&q=john%20stewart%20coal%20masters%20oswald&f=false. Google Books. 3 Might be Glasgow. 1 2 4 �Charles Stewart Teacher of singing 150 Woodlands PC (?) -Annie Whone4 193 Waverley Place, New York City5 English – Rose Cottage, Knightley Road, Bingley, York ENg6 Minnie Fleming7 18 Blesher St, Toronto Friend – maybe Roy? House in Manhattan built in 1899. Listing. 6 Accommodation? 7 But she was living in Owen Sound in 1903. 4 5 5 �Notes on Mexico8 Area 767.005 square miles. Is a republic. Is composed of twenty seven states, one territory, and one Federal District which comprises Mexico City, the capital of the Republic. Lower California is the one Territory spoken of – the population is composed of 20% pure whites, 43% of mixed races, and the remainder pure Indians. The Spanish language is generally spread over Mexico. Roman Catholicism the state religion of Mexico til 1857 and now all religions are tolerated and no religious body can own landed property. Primary education is compulsory. The present form of government is that of a federal republic. Each member of which manages its own internal concerns – railway, telegraph, and telephone, Communication. Enjoys a great diversity of climate. The warm climate has the heat of the Torrid Zone and prevails on the sea coast. Along the Gulf of Mexico and Pacific Ocean, the night breezes refresh the temperatures in the evening and make it bearable in the day time. This region is also refreshed in summery by the rains which are abundant and fall regularly during the season. The rains fall regularly and at fixed intervals that is about from one to three hours every day, and after the rain is over the atmosphere is clear and pleasant. – The rains have so decided an influence on the atmosphere that in most of the country the seasons are divided into wet and dry seasons that you realize what “fall and spring” mean, as the climate is so even the trees do not lose their leaves at any given time but one by one drop off as they grow old and die and are replaced by new ones. The trees losing their leaves in autumn and regaining them in spring is quite unknown in Mexico. Jennie had already used this journal for information about Mexico. Perhaps this was research for an intended trip, or notes from an actual trip. Rather than tear out the pages, she left blank ones before starting Trip to British Isles. 8 6 �Trip to British Isles and the Continent June 25 th 1903 Left Owen Sound by morning train arrived at Toronto 12 noon stayed with Mrs. Malcolm 620 Church till (?) 9 am, when I took express to Montreal, Roy joining me at Kingston. Attended a concert at Toronto which was nice. Mr Ruthven McDonald9 was one of the features. One of his numbers? was “ My ain fireside”10 which he sang with exceeding sweetness. We sailed aboard the Tunisian of the Allan line. As we neared Montreal we came onto an area of trains which passed (?) as we began getting aboard – at 3 am we sailed. The St Lawrence is a beautiful river but not so clear as I had expected. Nevertheless it is beautiful, dotted as it is on either side with pretty homes and beautiful foliage. Three Rivers was the first town of any note that we passed and as we neared Quebec the banks are steep and sand and clay appears -. Little towns dot the shore at short intervals which with our glass looks like farming land . A number of sail boats and small steamboats dot the river. It is a very enjoyable scene as we sit here and look out. The bugle now calls us to our mid-day repast – so good by scenery til after dinner. At noon our boat pulled up at Quebec where we viewed the pathway of Wolfe as he climbed up to the Plains of Abraham, when he and Montcalm both fell. In a beautiful little park a Garden stands. The monument to their honor erected in 1823, also in front of the Hotel Frontenac stands a massive monument of the honor of Champlain who founded Quebec in the year of 1608. We visited the Fort and great fortifications which stands on a high rock overlooking the St Lawrence – a height of at least 300 – with the Plains of Abraham stretching to the right and a left, although the real portion where Wolfe and Montcalm fell is about a mile and a half to the right - , a soldier showed us all through the fort, and the guns, - one gun stands in the midst of the ground that was captured by the British at the Battle of Bunker Hill. We next visited the Parliament Building which stands also on the high ground, north of the Fort. The grounds and approaches are beautiful solid stone, with beautiful arches and gateway of handsome cut stone. There is an air of elegance and solidity and substantiality about everything in connection with the parliament building and fortifications. In front of the Parliament Buildings is a fountain and beautiful grounds. It was now nearly 6 o’clock, so we went our way toward our boat as supper would soon be served . As night closed in on us we went out to say good by to the great rocky cliffs and the fort – soon to be out of sight but never to be forgotten. The St Lawrence is one mile wide at Quebec. 9 Canadian baritone. Jennie spelled it Ruthen. Performed in Chautauqua → Best guess – was a Scottish song. 10 7 �Sunday morning found us still sailing on down the St Lawrence. The scenes along the shores varying lighthouses but not very high banks. They sloop [slope] not perpendicular by any means. Mostly covered with foliage. Here or there or a few hamlets where life subsists but now as we near Rimouski the land along the shore seems uninhabitable and the river is broading [broadening] and has taken on the deep green of the ocean and the sky has the appearance you see at sea – no one has been sea sick so far- has been cool beautiful sailing with little more than a ripple . We are engorging and have good appetites. Eat three square meals a day – before we were scarcely over with our noon meal the tender with the mail from Rimouski reached our Boat with the Canadian mails for England and the continent. There were 100 or over of parcel post and cases and about a hundred bags of mail which was taken on board. – It seemed to be from old fashioned cases like the old fashioned willow baskets that came from Scotland. These had Casters and they were wheeled along up on our Boat. Rimouski is only a small place but the intercontinental railway goes through … the mail comes on here . In winter season it is at Halifax it is taken on. We are travelling at a rate of 12 or 13 miles an hour. Soon parts of the banks of the St Lawrence is from 500 to 1000 feet high. There was service in the Saloon dining hall at 10 am. A creepy man with gown presided but good number took part in the service. Just now a service is going on the Steerage part of the boat . Our tables are decorated with Roses, Carnations and Palms There are 57 of the Dr Withrow party on board who are going part to Scotland and France, the balance to Rome and Naples. Monday 29th [Birthday] This is my birthday. Born June 29 1843 – would be 60 years today. We are sailing down the Gulf of St Lawrence. Land is entirely out of sight; although but one side has the appearance of the ocean. It is beautifully smooth. Everyone is busy taking notes. I see one or two a little sick. I hope and pray to get across without sea sickness. We past Anticosti Island … every while at service today we will pass the Magdalene Island, Cape North, and maybe Glace Bay on Cape Breton Island where the Marconi Telegraph Station is being erected . Our Route is between Cape Ray on Newfoundland and Cape North on Cape Breton Island Yesterday there was Divine Service three times, morning in Saloon Dining Room afternoon steerage department and evening second cabin. We had lovely music from four gentlemen from Chicago who were on their way to some Christian Convention. The gentleman who spoke was Mr Clenor (?) of the Sherbourne St Methodist Church Toronto. It is cold now that I will hurry to go down stairs and get another coat although I have my raincoat and my fur on and my shawl around my legs. 8 �Saint Ann’s is a church 21 miles below Quebec where hundreds upon hundreds go yearly on pilgrimages to be healed of their diseases. We saw the spire from the Fort at Quebec. In looking through glass you see a long line of houses, miles long and begin to enquire why so long a line that ordinary places have the breadth as well as the length but it leads to Saint Ann’s. In this church dedicated to Saint Ann who is the patron saint of the sick is a shrine and piles of crutches and other articles belonging to sick people which has been discarded by them when healed. In the year 1898 the large number of 125,0000 made the pilgrimage. The church was originally built c 1650. The bones of Saint Ann are in a glass case. The crutches and invalid chairs are piled to the ceiling. There is also a neighboring well of Water which is also healed . 2 pm – we are out of the Gulph [Gulf] and into the broad ocean. It is smooth as glass. In the distance a schooner full rigged with sails and ?. It is like a painted ship not a particle of land in sight. Soon we are enveloped in mist which usually lasts for 22 hours. The fog whistle is blowing about every minute so that no other boat strikes into us. 9 pm. It is beginning to be a little rough and my head a little shakey but still hope to get through. We made 356 knots in the last 24 hours. A knot is a mile and an eighth which would make 411 miles. Total distance to cover is 2692 from Rimouski. A matter that I have not jotted down is that in the spot where Wolfe fell there is a monument erected and a new ??? covers part of the old Battle ground. There is a Catholic Church that we missed seeing which has the finest art gallery in Dominion (?) , it has one picture from Vandick. St Mathew’s [Matthews] Cemetery hold a brother of Sir Walter Scott’s.11 The first vessel12 that crossed the Atlantic with steam was built at Quebec. The Laurentide or Laurentian Mountains back of Quebec are 2695 feet high. A Methodist Minister from Chicago told us a great deal about the land of Walter Scott which we hope to visit: Rev W Libberton D.D. Pastor of Joyce ME Church Chicago.13 His talk was perfectly entertaining. The Island of Orleans near Quebec on which Wolfe camped is about 20 miles long. Tuesday Morning Not well enough to get up til 10 o’clock. Ate no breakfast or dinner but had some supper but not feeling at all well. They saw a whale this morning and a Boat and in the afternoon we had a fine view of two large icebergs. The glass brought them very near to us. They were in sight for several hours. We had much fog and a great deal of cold. We sighted Cape Race. It is on the Newfoundland Coast. It has been fearfully cold all day, it is still cold but 2 am has commenced falling. I met Senator Read’s 14 daughter and chatted with her quite a length of time. St. Matthews Cemetery The burial place of Thomas Scott brother of Sir Walter Scott. Would have been SS Royal William – 1831 – but disputed - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/SS_Royal_William. 13 Mentioned in the Northwestern Christian Advocate 1904. 11 12 9 �Thursday Yesterday and today in bed. Could not hold my head up. I got up for an hour to go to a concert in the Saloon or first Cabin but had to come away when it was half done and got to bed again. There were about 10 whales seen at a little distance but not so near that a good view was to be had – also more icebergs – one of the nights we were passing through so many that the captain had to stop up twice or oftener. It has been exceedingly cold so much so that we had to wear heavier clothes than on a bitter day in winter at home. – They come in on desk with hands blue with cold. – we are now 1600 miles from Rimouski. Sunday July 5th Yesterday was a day for American flags and an American concert. The sea grew very rough toward evening and during the night it ran real high. I went out on deck for a few minutes to see its grandeur. The rest of the time I was in bed. Today Sunday there was a great swell on the sea but now so rough. There was communion service at 7 am. Many went and said it was just lovely. Next in order at 10:30 was the exhibition of wireless telegraphy to the Marconi station on the Irish Coast. Now we have been one fifty five miles in touch with the Irish Coast by the wireless telegraphy. The air has been something like the land air all day, we have been at a distance of about 80 miles. It is very much warmer. They sighted land at noon, but we are still 70 miles from Moville. I saw a sea gull this morning, the first since leaving the St Lawrence. Flying fish15 are just now to be seen. They are a yard or more long. Sunday Evening At last we sighted land; Moville was near, first one, and then another island. Then the one on which the Marconi station was stationed. Then Toric (?) Island16 on which is a very pretty lighthouse and then comes Donegal with a rocky coast. Then the beautiful green side hill, such greens as no land but Ireland and Scotland can produce. It was like an Oasis in the desert – we had been so wearied (?) of the boundless seas – arriving near Moville a pilot in small boat pulled up to us and got aboard. Soon we half (?) up and a Tender comes to meet us and bring and take the mail and fifty of our passengers said good by and went a board. There was a severe gale blowing when the embarked but we were all out looking on, waving handkerchiefs and singing “We’re all jolly good-fellas”. There were sight and sounds not soon to be forgotten. Our great ship now turned around. Passes down through Loch Foil, 17 the Irish Sea and to the mount of the Mersey to Liverpool, but the tide was out and we could not land and had to anchor and wait for Tenders to get ashore. Probably Robert Read -- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Robert_Read 1871-1896 Had distant connection with Flemings in Hastings County. 14 https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Atlantic_flyingfish. Might be Tory Island (had a lighthouse). 17 Probably Lough Foyle – estuary of the River Foyle, North coast of Ireland – would be between Donegal and Liverpool. 15 16 10 �Two Tenders came but their capacity was not large enough for comfort – but we had to pack in with hardly standing room – on arrival the next trouble was the baggage passing the Customs, that done we at once went to the art gallery and St George’s Hall, the Lime Street Station and men took our tickets for Dumfries where we recheck (?) before dark— Liverpool - Places visited St Georges hall. This is a free Art Gallery. Mikle Anglo and Raphael great works of Art stand at the entrance. This Milkle Angelo 18 was the designer of St Peter’s Church at Rome – on the way between Carlisle and Dumfries we saw Gretna Green.19 Small village which houses one Kirk in which all the mischief was done. Runaway marriages of all classes of men and women. Reached Dumfries and put up at Hotel – walked and in evening to see [Robert] Burns old home which was kept by his grand daughter. Saw Mary Soumans (?)20 – then went to the Globe Inn where he used to drink – Roy and James went in and sat on his chair. Dumfries is a beautiful Clean City – streets so pretty and Clean and situated on the Nigh River Tuesday we hired a rig and drove out in the Country. Saw the House that Jennie Dean was born in (Elen Walker21 – one of the Scotts Characters. Drove on to the Iron Gray Cemetery where Jennie Dean is buried, her grave is surrounded by an iron railing and netting. Flat marble slab inside erected by Sir Walter Scott. Then went in to the Kirk. Sat in the seat where Robert Burns used to sit in. As we went to this place we passed Loch Dal Swenton, away up the hills. This is where the first steamboat was floated. A little past the above kirk Roy showed us where Lincluden abbey22 was – we still drove on and around the Cluden River and Bridge which was beautiful. Then drove on to Kirkton, stopped at the Robertsons Aunt Margarets house – saw Kirk Maho23 where she used to go to church and the graves of the Robertsons. On our way to Ayr passed through Mauchline - went out to see the farm and monument 24 on a corner of Farms (?) Ayr – Wednesday Here we are in the land of Burns again. A beautiful monument stands to his honor on one of the central squares, erected in year 1823. It is handsome with scenes of his poems on each side in bold relief. The Michelangelo. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gretna_Green - Robert Burns was born here. 20 Perhaps connected to Burns. 21 Helen Walker, model for Walter Scott’s Jeannie Deans – buried in Irongray , cemetery a few miles from Dumfries. Book – Heart of Midlothian. 18 19 https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lincluden_Collegiate_Church Kirkmaho – rectory - or Kirknahoe 24 Probably Robert Burns monument east of Ayr. 22 23 11 �scene of his grey mare Meg and the witches [Tam O’Shanter] and Cotters Saturday Night 25 parting of Burns and Hiland Mary26 and Jolly Beggar.27 The beds of flowers, one bordered with pansies, is one of the prettiest I ever saw. Saw Robt Bruce castle? on the Carrick shire. 28 Saw also the Soldiers Encampment. Also the Burns Monument 90 feet high with nine Corinthian columns. New hotel and summer cottages going up on the Banks of the Doon between the old and new Bridge. The sight is enthusing (?). It is said that 150,000 people were here to welcome Burns’ two sons here on their return, a welcome from Ayrshire. The monument (?) has a dome with own (?).29 Now we enter the monument30 which is handsomely decorated within it. Wall hung with pictures of the scenes of his poems such as Cotters Saturday Night and Tam O Shanter riding on his grey mare Maggie and Mary .. with his own Picture and brush – as the central figure. In the show case is a pair of Bibles that R Burns presented to his Hiland Mary. Also a lock of his hair that he presented to Mary also – also his wife Jean Armour’s wedding ring. Another nice building has the statue of Tom O’Shanter and Souter Johnnie with their drinking cups and mug. They look jolly. Next we went down to the old Brig o’ Doon and I went down the Bank and bathed my face and hands in its beautiful waters and also drank of its water. As we stood on the old Brig we could see the Alloway Mill and the Old School house where Burns went to go to school. As we walk off from the Brig o’Doon an old gentleman leaning on his cane played us “Scots W Ha” 31 and Ye Banks and Braes o’ Bonnie Doon 32 Then we entered the Alloway Kirk yard – here I sat on the tombstone33 of Robert Burns’ father who was buried year 1784. The old kirk is still standing although dilapidated with the old bell still in place and the window through which Burns’ son Tam o’Shanter and the witches Dance (?) of Old Kirk 1135 (?) of Alaway. 25 26 http://www.robertburns.org/works/82.shtml. https://www.poetryfoundation.org/poems/43807/highland-mary. http://www.robertburns.org/works/79.shtml. Robert Bruce was born Turnberry Castle, Ayrshire.. He was the Earl of Carrick. 29 Circular dome is surmounted by a “ tripod and other ornaments.” 30 https://www.undiscoveredscotland.co.uk/alloway/burnsmonument/index.html. 31 Scots Wha Hae – patriotic song – lyrics by Burns. 32 http://www.bonnydoon.got.net/rburns.html. 33 https://www.undiscoveredscotland.co.uk/alloway/auldkirk/index.html. 27 28 12 �We picked some gowans from Alloway Kirk Yard and some Ivy from the top of the building. Roy climbed up on top and got the Ivy. Now we enter the cottage in which he was born which was year 1754. Died 1796. There is a museum with relicts (?) souvenirs etc also in connection with cottage Staid at the Ayr Arms Hotel for two nights and one day and breakfast next day. The bill for it was $ 2 ‘ 4’ 9.34 Now good by Ayr and Land of Burns for a little time til we take in Belfast Ireland. There was an excursion to Belfast Ireland for July 9th and we took it on ticket from Ayr by Ardrossan 35 to Belfast with stop over for 2 hours and return for $2.50 each. To Ireland – July 9 We are now fast sailing on the steamer “Adder”36 the Island of Arran with its happy homes and green fields are quite visible with the naked eye but much more so with the field glass. Now the LighthousePladda Light37 appears which is beautiful as it stands out on the hill. Next to our view is the Mull of Cantre. As we near the further end of the Mull and on the opposite side about half way between Ireland and Scotland looms up the Isle of Alisa Craig,38 a high rocky cliff. The industry here is quarrying. One hundred people live there on the east side devoted to this industry. It is building stone but of what kind is not known to our party. Another horn brought us into sight of Ireland. The hills rise to quite a height on either side of the Channel but there are many homes down at the foot on seashore as on the side hills which are beautifully cultivated. The green of the cultivated fields is something most beautiful never to be seen in our Country and never to be seen by me again. A Land I shall visit no more. The Channel is a Loch called Loch Belfast – now we reach the docks and disembark. There were numerous rigs of all kinds in waiting to convey the visitors. We chose the Jaunting Car 39 which we enjoyed very much. We drove through the city and into the grounds of Queens College which is quite large. Roy and Minnie alighted and spent a few minutes in the building which they enjoy much, then we drove to the Methodist Collage which is a fine large building with beautiful grounds but we had not time to enter. Next we drove to the Park, which is a mile long, is prettily set, and with flower beds and shrubs – the leaves of which is so thick and nice. Then we drove through some more of the city and on to the warf Probably £ rather than $. Town on North Ayrshire coast. 36 http://www.clydeships.co.uk/view.php?ref=6330 - Scottish steamer. 34 35 Isle of Pladda – one of three lighthouses on Arran – in the south. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ailsa_Craig -- small island in the outer Firth of Clyde - blue hone granite quarried to make curling stones. 39 2 wheeled carriage drawn by single horse -- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jaunting_car. 37 38 13 �[sic] and boat. Now we are fast sailing and the land receding. We meet many yachts and steamboats – passed many light houses etc. Stevenston We reach Ardrossan near dusk. A telegram was in waiting which was handed to me as I passed out of the Boat from Mrs Dr Roberts. We put up at the Hotel (Ardossan I think) for the night and went out to Stevenston a distance of 6 or 8 miles the following morning. We found Mrs and Dr Roberts fine – meeting him on his wheel as we made our way from the depot. Is quite a clever looking man - Jessie Paterson looks nice and is quite mistress of the situation. We had a very enjoyable dinner and two hour visit then made our train for Tully Tudilum Castle.40 Stevenston41 is a town of from six to eight thousand inhabitants. The industries are coal mining and dynamite. The greatest dynamite factory in the world is here. We saw it from the boat (?) window. Craignethan to Dumbarton etc Tully Tudilum, also called Craignethan castle, between the Highlands and Lowlands. The scene of Old Mortality42 is ?? here.?. It was besieged by the Covenanters and taken. The garrison was stormed – saw the slaughter house where the killed (?) in Beef; the underground cells and the window where Jenny Denison through the barking ??? on Cuddie Headrigg … The room where Mary Queen of Scots was kept on the Nethan River. Leaving Glasgow via Caledonian RR ,we reach Dumbarton where the old defenses of the Slitt (?) are in evidence … the present defences are at Fort Matilda near or below Greenock. The great rock which forms the National defence and some of the old castle still stands. Next we reach Balloch near the entrance to Loch Loman. Now the pretty Loch bursts upon our sight. No wonder it inspired and enthused Walter Scott as it is surrounded with hills on all sides and he shore dotted with some houses and ?? as now is pointed out to us. The island Cailloch43 where the clan McGregors are buried. There ae twenty islands in the little loch dotted around the prettiest on earth. Bloody fights were fought back of the McGregor hills, not any lake in Europe holds a candle to this one. It is heaven on earth. We thought we would be ?? here and not need to go to heaven (?) Inch Lunoch. Covered with old yew trees (about 700 hundred years old) which were planted for the purpose of bows and arrows. It has dear and some twenty six islands. Meant Tillietudlem, a fictional castle in a Scott novel inspired by Craignethan Castle in South Lanarkshire, Scotland and within a train ride of Ardossan. 41 North Ayrshire. 42 https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Old_Mortality. 43 McGregors are buried in Inchcailloch. 40 14 �Rowor German a little summer resort now is reached on the main land. The name on the sign board is Luss. All the land belongs to the Land of Luss. 44 Now we meet the beautiful companion Boat Princess May with its flying flags filling the occasion. It is the Prince George that we are sailing. Ciar Mhor forefather of Rob Roy lived here. He killed in the pass all the youth left in his charge of the work they were the youth of the Colquhoun family. We now reach Carby another summer resort. The banks a great part of the way is over 1000 feet high when ? reach the point called Ben Lomond 3000 or over. The residence of Rowardennan is the place to get off and ride ponies up the Ben Lomond as near the summer resort the Loch goes so narrow that we thought it was coming to an end. Lock is 26 miles long. As we near Tarbet, 45 another summer resort, you would think the Loch was again coming to an end. The shore along the Loch are the cleanest prettiest with pebble, stones, and a gravel and rock and the trees rising above the villas – I never saw anything so pretty. The Hotels along here are more like Gentleman’s fine residences. The pretty rock (?) that bound the shores is covered with trees (evergreen). Now we near Inversaid46 – the end of the Loch. At the Hotel Inversnaid, also the Inversnaid Falls looms up in the distance – now our boat pulls up and we go ashore where carriages were awaiting us. Large carriages open, four horses to each, fifty of us alighted on the two carriages and drove through the winding road leading to Loch Katrine a distance of 6 ½ miles. Stronachlachar is the little port or summer hotel at the entrance to Loch Katrine. As we drove away up the heights on banks of Loch Lomond the sight was past all pen description. When you have read all that has been written and thought of all the pretty things that has been said and can be said by mortals. The half has not been told. You must see it do know and enjoy it.. As we near Loch Katrine yon (?) lake (?) as to look unknown The ..acan Hills47 and Loch Askel. Next greets you and then the pretty little summer home and the -- now we enter the loch by Boat “Sir Walter Scott”. Glen Gyle [Glengyle], the Home of the McGregors48 soon looms up – 5 minutes is he time we are supposed to take sailing the loch. Length of Loch Katrine 15 miles. The verdure and foliage is most beautifully green, but not near the beauty of Loch Lomond, only a few trees and not half so tall and few if any summer resorts – as we near the Trossachs it becomes more wooded on the side hills. Ben Ledi is one of the mountains that rises so high Is 2875 feet high. 44 45 http://www.clancolquhoun.com/clan-history/17-the-history-of-the-colquhouns. https://www.visitscotland.com/info/towns-villages/tarbet-p235011 46 Small community on east side of Loch. The hotel is next to Arklet Falls. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Inversnaid. 47 can’t identify .Written in large and ragged hand. Holiday cottage -- https://www.visitscotland.com/info/accommodation/the-glengyle-macgregor-p884881. 48 15 �Now we reach the end of the lakes and again take carriages again for Callander, a drive of 9 miles. This drive is through what is called the Trossacks, the magnificent hotel of that name stands and in road relief opposite the little lake Acrey [Achray]. As we leave Loch Katrine we drive up the great hills till we reach the height of land then there is a slo dissent [sic] along the beautiful glen which stretches from the Trossachs Hotel to near Callander. As soon as we get out of sight of Achray the pretty Loch Venachar rises to our view to the right while the glen called Trossachs is to our left. On the hillside is lots of Bell Heather but we could not stop the rig (?) to pull them. The scene all along the drive way is past description, as we reach the end of Loch Venachar, Callender appears. Many tourists (?) stop here as there is lots of fishery. We had dinner at the Eagle Temperance Hotels 2 shilling each – after 4 o’clock we took the train for Dunkeld which we reached at ½ past seven. Our friends were awaiting us. Monday morning We started for Logierait. Got a nice hack and Mrs. Smith came with us. We past the Duke of Athol main entrance. Craig … [ might be Cairngorm is the first mountain - is a great height – rocky bluffs with trees all up the mountain side. We passed along the mountain side with the Great Glen on the opposite side of ? way. Now we go to Dowally , the Cemetery where Robertson are buried. Wm Graham and some of the Beatons (?) are here. We now come to the old potato mill where my father worked for seven years. This is Kolmarch. I plucked some broom in blossom. Now we cross the Tummel near the Junction and we go to see the Ferry of the Tay which is the old one that was at the crossing of the Tummel. Now we come to the Logierait Church and burying ground, as we enter the first monument or tablet is to the memory of the McKenzies, father of our Honourable Alex McKenzie. Then we come to my grand father Fleming’s grave and then to the Stuart graves, then to the Robertson, my Aunt Margaret’s graves. She was married to a Robertson and is Mrs Smith’s father and mother – and my mother’s sister.49 Now we sight the Pass of Killiecrankie. Where the battle was fought and bonny Dundee was killed. We next visited my grandfather’s farm Kirrandrum and found the sight [sic] of my father’s house or the remains of it. Roy photographed it. Now we next went to see the Baptist Church where my father went to Chuch and found a son and grandson of the minister who preached when they were then still in the place. We took some souvenirs from the old farm. One old ash tree still stands in the corner of my grandfather’s garden, or at least what once was the gardens.. 49 Explain? 16 �Now Lake Craiglush (?) upon us. There is a large lime kiln here xxxx A ride to Loch ?? We leave Dunkeld by the Butterstone Coach (?). Loch of Lowes stretches along by the way. Cardney Hil and Cardney Loch – next a loch with white water. Now we come to Butterstone and Butterstone Burn. Now comes the xxxx sheep farm on the xxx of Athol Estate. Xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx Loch Clunie is a pretty sheet of water with an old castle on an island in the center. We rowed across Now we come to Clunie Church where my aunt Scott went to Church and is buried. It is a fine substantial building. We looked up every monument in the grave yard but could not find one dedication to her or her husband James Scott – but we saw the Scott plot with their monuments to mark them. July 17th We rested as it rained all day and night and the previous day. Friday morning July 18 – St Andrews It was still raining a little but we felt we must go, so took train to St Andrews via Perth, Dundee, and the Tay bridge. In Dundee we had an hour waste (?), so visited University College. The building did not make any great appearance but no doubt the educational qualities were good. Then on to St Andrews. Went to the Tay Bridge Station50 and down in. The Tay Bridge is about two miles long – has about 80 piers. This is where the Railroad disaster about 24 years ago. It was on a Christmas evening when there was as always is a great home coming near the train time there was a terrible blizzard and gale that swept down or out the centre of the bridge and the train coming plunged down, never to return. The passengers never to wake. We went on by the shore past many little towns and stations, with Broughty ferry on the opposite shore. On reaching St Andrews we started in the down pour of rain and walked to the old Cathedral 51 said to have been built in the 12th century. The walls around the cathedral are like great fortifications, the cathedral itself being the largest in Scotland. We could not imagine what such would be built for. Thousands of graves and monuments and old stone slabs to mark the whereabouts of some departed one lie here. The two ends of the cathedral are in fairly good preservation, but the rest has fallen. 50 First Tay Bridge -- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tay_Rail_Bridge. Disaster was 28 Dec 1879. Note had to cross the bridge to get to St Andrews to the south. Broughty Ferry is on the north shore – would have been hard for the party to see it. 51 Built 1158 -- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/St_Andrews_Cathedral. 17 �Next on to the fortifications which overlook the German ocean.52 The walls of this is at least fifteen feet broad or thick. It is here that the little dungeon is – probably in the time of war such fortifications and dungeons were needed but we thank the Lord for a time when they are of no use. Next we looked in at one of the seats of learning but as our time was up we had to bid all the scenes good by and return to our train to get home to Dunkeld before it would be too late. Sunday morning Went to Church with Mrs Smith and Andrew, and looked through the Cathedral. Saturday Morning July 19 This day train to Loch Leven and street car from Perth to scene (?) on a corner of the Perth Park. Stood a monument but no inscription or name. We enquired to whom it was dedicated. A man near by said Sir Walter Scott. Everyone should know him, that is why no name. Next place of importance in Perth is the fine large Long Post Office 53 building of beautiful polished stone. Now we arrive at Loch Leven54 and hired a boat with two strong oarsmen to row us across to the old castle[Lochleven] where Mary Queen of Scots lived for many years. The walls are from 5 to 10 feet thick of solid mason work in a very good state of preservation although the roof has all fallen in long ago. The fortifications cover about an acre. There is a nice park inside the walls with two Plain trees and Elm, some of which might have been planted by Mary Queen of Scots herself. We spent a couple of hours here. It was beautiful and warm inside the walls. The walls are about 24 feet at the highest point and maybe 10 feet thick. Roy took a photo of this place. James and myself in it. Loch Leven Castle situated on an island in the loch. There are other islands in the loch, one containing 80 acres. Other smaller ones –[Reed] Bower and Scart Islands.55 The paddoch Bower is where Mary land here – Mary lived here about a year. Lomond hill and Bishop hill56 is in xxxx here – also a cemetery belonging to the Kinross Estates. Sunday July 19th 1903 Mrs. Smith and Andrew went to Church with us this morning. After dinner we went to the Hermitage. This is a nice cottage overlooking a very pretty waterfall. This is the river Braan.57 The waterfall and scenery is one of the prettiest in Scotland. It has a bridge way, rustic summer housed, besides the Former name for North Sea https://sco.wikipedia.org/wiki/German_Ocean. Possibly Italianate – demolished Mentioned in https://books.google.com/books?id=Qnd4Ll4MAi4C&dq. 54 https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Loch_Leven_Castle. 55 There are more - see map http://www.snh.org.uk/pdfs/publications/nnr/Loch_Leven_visit.pdf. 56 This area is a bit to the north east of Loch Leven. Perhaps the Flemings had time to walk the hills. 57 Tributary of the Tay River near Dunkeld -- River Braan - Rumbling Bridge to The Hermitage https://www.ukriversguidebook.co.uk/rivers/scotland/central-highlands/river-braan-rumbling-bridge-to-thehermitage. 52 53 18 �Cottage or observatory looking over the falls. The woods here is more like the woods in Canada than anything I have seen. After resting for some time we retraced our steps making a walk of 5 ½ miles (? Or 3 ½) After supper Roy and Andrew climbed Craigiebarns [or Craigie Barns]58 and viewed (?) the county. Got us some heather and ??tend. Monday July 20 We are off again to Blair Athol the town and Pass Killiecrankie. On our way to Blair Athol we saw the Pass of Killiecrankie and the battle ground, indeed the very spot was marked out where Bonnie Dundee fell. A stone xxx similar (?) to the Druid (?) stones – on we went past the new station called Killiecrankie, now at Blair Athol where we alighted and walked fully 3 miles t the burying ground and old abbey where Bonny Dundee is buried. Also Dowager Duchess Athol is buried here. We saw her … on the way from the train up we crossed the Tilt River twice first by the old “brig oTilt and by the new Birg O Tilt. At the old bridge there is a very beautiful lot of scenery. It banks of solid rock and the water deep and dark – as we ??tended we took the path by the river which was beautiful and wooded. Splendid large timbers like the trees in Canada are. There is a pretty light coloured rock along the banks and in the bottom of the river as well which makes the water look very clear and cool. We also saw a peak of the Grampian hills from the place. Grantly Castle [Grantully Castle]59 After leaving Blair Athol we stopped off and took train and drive to Grantully Castle which was beautiful. Lady Stuart lives here. Roy took a snap shot of this castle. It has lately been added to, a part with nice tower much larger than the old part – then on to the Church which Lady Stuart built. Now we turn about . When we had driven a little we could see several very high hills and surrounded with hills. Dowally Mrs W Graham – Elizabeth McLean wishes to remembered to Jessie Agnew – they were school mates. Hill nearby – very scenic view of Dunkeld and Birnam and Tay valley – much painted – popular for climbing. Grantully Castle is situated 0.5 miles (0.8km) from the southern bank of the River Tay 2 miles (3km) to the west of its final bend before the confluence with the River Tummel at Ballinluig, some 7 miles (11.5km) to the east. 58 59 http://portal.historicenvironment.scot/designation/GDL00202 19 �Thursday 23 Bade good by to Dunkeld and came to Stirling. We are now on the high rock near the Castle. We can see from this spot Ben Lomand, Ben Lidi, Ben Venue, The Wallace Monument. Went up to the Cliff for observation called the Ladies rock.60 On the right was the Stirling Castle, on front of it, Royal Games Ground (?) and the field of Bannockburn in the distance and Gillis [Gillies] Hills. A flag pole stands in the middle of the field. Saw it from there and beside it – the Borestone on which the Robert Bruce Flag stood on the day of Battle. Then we went through the cemetery up to Stirling Castle, crossed the draw bridge and under the portcullis – a guard showed us all over the castle. We first entered the Dungeon where Roduck Due (?)61 was confined and other prsners [prisoners] – then went to the room where Mary Queen of Scots used to live and where her son James the first of England was born. Then to the room where Douglass was murdered. Saw the window where he was thrown out to the ground. We went to where Mary Queen of Scots used to sit and watch the games. The Wallace Monument about a mile to the north. Cromwell was the only man who ever took this castle. He set the cannon in the tower of the Church. Edinburgh Friday This is Princess [Princes] Street Sunday (?).. and the memorial to Sir Walter Scott said to be the finest in the world. Livingston’s monument bible in hand stands on the East Corner which is fine. Now we enter the location south (?) xxwe climbed on stairs but I will not go further. 1400 went up into this monument on Monday. 1600 is the largest number that ever entered n one day as more could not be accommodated. It was completed 1844 – Mr George M Kemp62 Esq architect to his memory. “Hope still cheers us while we mourn ; Fame strews laurels o’er his urn; See you structure cleave the sky; Dream not genius e’er can die.” In the centre of the museum where I am now standing is the statue of Sir Walter Scott with his dog and book and pencil in hand. This grand memorial of Scott stands in the East end of the Princes’ Street.. and is the finest in the world. In the centre of the Gardens is the statue of the Lord Provost of Edinburgh and at the other end of John Wilson. http://www.oldtowncemetery.co.uk/history/ladies.html. can’t verify. 62 George Meikle Kemp – Scott Monument - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/George_Meikle_Kemp. 60 61 20 �Now we stand on the Heart of Midlothian Jennie Deans prison. Now we are at St Giles Church [Cathedral] where the lady threw63 the stool at the Minister’s head. Now we stand on Parliament Square where an equestrian monument of Charles 2nd. Now are standing] on the spot where all that remains of John Knox is ???k – date 1572. This place which used to be the burying ground of St Giles Church, near Parliament Square. We now enter the Church, many tablets to the memory of many people also a case as the old books of order and service(?) sanctioned (?) by the General Assembly. One is dated 1562. The Sacred Prayer Book of King Edward 6th 1552 and many others. Among the tablets is one to the 92 Sutherlands who died at the Indian Mutiny. On one side of the Church hangs many old flags that have been used in the old time battle and maybe captured. The first memorial and tomb here is to the Duke of Argyle who was beheaded outside of the Church. The Church was started to be built in 854. The great bell that was used to summon people hither (?) for defence of the city is still here. There are 35 bells (chimes) on St Giles Church. The Earl of Murray is lord here. He was regent when Mary Queen of Scots was a child. Now welcome to the spot Janet Geddes [Jenny Geddes] 64 sat and fired the stool in 1637 on 23 July. Struck (?) the first / final (?) blow in last great trouble freedom of Conscience which after the conflict of half a century ended in the establishment of civil and religious liberty. In another section of the Church is the Tomb of Montrose – it is most elegant. The royal eats are also in this Church which we viewed. Now the Castle covers 11 ½ acres. There are 7 gates to the 1378 dates from Saw the window the last sleep of Argyle 65 St Margarets Chapel66 – the oldest church in Scotland 1093 Xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx 63 Jenny Geddes https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jenny_Geddes. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jenny_Geddes. Painting of the 9th Earl of Argyle - napping before his execution. 66 https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/St_Margaret%27s_Chapel,_Edinburgh. 64 65 21 �1560 Mary Queen of scots mother died in the room 1434 date the building of part of the castle we enetered where the crown and jewels of Scotland Robert the Bruce first wore – this is the Crown his (?) sword and scepter. The sword is two handled. There (?) are two scepters and a belt. (>) The Crown67 sits on a beautiful silk and gold cushion and then a cushion of ermine. Now we are in the room where James 1 of England - he was 6th of Scotland, son of Mary Queen of Scots. In this room are several pictures of Mary – one of them is her escape from Loch Leven Castle. Room is say 25 by 30. On looking out we see the great mountain Arthur’s Craig 68 [Seat] with the Salisbury Crags in front. Next we enter the armory – all the old guns, coats of mail, and other memories (?) of War are here. Old flags too. Also the Gun Carriage that brought Queen Victoria 69 from the Isle of Wight to be buried. Now we see the Dogs Cemetery, little slabs xxx each on – They are those that followed the 72 Highland (?) for ten years during peace and wars – “let sleeping dogs lie” Here we have a magnificent view of the City of Edinburgh and Firth of Forth. People are here of every size and age and clime(?) This is King’s Bastion. We now visited the Gras Market [Grassmarket]70 where they used to hang people as told in Walter Scott’s “Heart of Midlothian” One of the ugliest places in Edinburgh Visited Hollyrood [Holyrood] Palace, the royal residence in Edinburgh. It was built for Mary Queen of Scots. Her mother was Mary of Guise, a French lady. The Crown Surmonly (?) the front of the Castle. The fountain in front has many statuettes. We put up at Miss Spences, Royal Circus, Edinburgh. It was the loveliest place we have been at in all our travles both here and on the continent. Melrose Abbey – no less a place. In the East End is laid to rest the heart of Bruce, also the remains of Alex 2nd of Scotland, also good Sir James Douglas. Honours of Scotland - http://www.royal-mile.com/castle/castle-crownjewels.html. One of a group of hills near Edinburg – volcano site - provides tremendous view https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Arthur%27s_Seat. 69 Queen Victoria died in Feb 1901. Was a military procession https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Funeral_of_Queen_Victoria. 67 68 70 https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Grassmarket. 22 �South side west end is the Chapel. In 1618 part of it was again fitted up worship – for Presbyterian, has a 6 o????????? f???? David the 1st and Queen Matilda of Scotland bush (?) are here. Next is a old fashioned kneeling stone with 4 horse shoes engraved upon it. A carving on two of central pillars represent the Crown of Thorns. In the “Lay of the Lost Ministrel” l is the figure of the old wizard Michael Scott.71 Next is the H??? of Mary B???, son Rolf Ivens – next on a heap of stones is where Walter Scott used to sit – on one side lies Lord Somerville. Roy took snapshot of Heart of Bruce memorial and also Michael Scott, a character in Lay of Lost Minstrel. Abbey was founded in 1136 by David 1st of Scotland when Edward second was on his way south, he destroyed the abby. Especially Melrose – greatest length 238 feet, greatest width 130 feet. Stands east and west – exactly like all great cathedrals – a marvel of architectural clarity and expense. We are now on way xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx [Abbotsford] Walter Scott’s home [Abbotsford]72 built by himself just as he left it – owned by his granddaughter. This is the wood of the Spanish Armada. 20,000 volumes of Library his chair (?), his sloffs (?).73 Here is the famous bust of Sir Walter Scott. The Tweed runs nearby. Sir Walter and his lady before they were married. The curly kale leaf graces the walk. The Honourable Mrs Maxwell Scott,74 Scott’s granddaughter and owner of the home. 71 72 http://www.rampantscotland.com/famous/blfamwizard.htm. https://www.scottsabbotsford.com/ Probably figures differ on number of books – this site says 7,000 http://www.thetwobees.co.uk/abbotsford-house/ Another 9,000 73 Sloffs – a Scottish slang word, but given this definition, unlikely what Jennie meant. https://www.urbandictionary.com/define.php?term=Sloff 74 http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/obituaries/1461446/Dame-Jean-Maxwell-Scott.html 23 �Sir Henry Rayburn’s [Raeburn] painting of Sir W Scott and his dog. 75 His own f????? in the drawing room76 and the paper is still on the wall as he left it. Now the armour Bonnie Prince Charlie 77 – sword and gold case. Sir Walter ??? more that was presented to him. His last suit of clothes78 is here, pants, shepherds plaid, coat black. Vest of a grey and black silk corduroy. – Hat long gray plug – boots low – and squared toed. On leaving his house we went out into the garden which was laden with berries and gooseberries. Flowers of every variety and a small green house with flowers. Roy took a snapshot. Then we said good by the beautiful scene. The house was all designed by Walter Scott himself. We are now on our way [to] Dryburg Abby [abbey].79 Sir W Scott is buried here, his wife and son. Scott died 1832. A yew tree here was planted in 850 about 800 years old. Sat under and soon slept. Now we come to the Leader River and bridge. Was a wonderful (?) bridge. Now we come to the great bridge with 17 piers.80 They were all of this old(?) stone that looks so like brick crosses. The Tweed near where it unites with the Leader [Leader water].81 The Scotts are in vault’s with splendid heavy stone grant [granite ?] memorials. Sunday 26th July Obit of Dame Jean-Maxwell Scott – 193-d 2004 – great3 granddaughter . Jennie must have been referring to Dame Jean’s grandmother. 75 Probably this one -- http://www.walterscott.lib.ed.ac.uk/portraits/paintings/raeburn1808.html Picture of drawing room with Chinese wall paper -- https://www.scottsabbotsford.com/visit/the-house/thechinese-drawing-room/188 76 Scott collected historic relics such as a lock of Bonnie Prince Charlie. Sword not mention but Rob Roy’s broadsword is. In DK travel book – Google Books - http://tinyurl.com/yads678v 78 Picture here -- http://world4.eu/abbotsford-residence-of-the-english-writer-sir-walter-scott/ 79 http://www.scotiana.com/dryburgh-abbey-sir-walter-scott%E2%80%99s-final-resting-place/ 77 Also http://portal.historicenvironment.scot/designation/GDL00145 Or Leaderfoot Viaduct – near Melrose – opened in 1863 as railway bridge. – 19 spans. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Leaderfoot_Viaduct 80 81 small tributary of the Tweed in Lauderdale. Joins the Tweed at Leaderfoot. East of Melrose. 24 �St George’s United Free Church 82 – Dr White [Alexander Whyte] pastor, Dr Black [Dr Hugh Black of Union Theological Seminary] preacher. The first Preacher and most fashionable Presbyterian Church in the City [Edinburgh] Text – “Ye are my epistles. Known and read of all men” [2 Corinthians 3:2] – a most earnest appeal for true Discipleship and true character building and the being true Christians. Hymn No 198 was sung with great pathos (?) then the benediction. We sat a while as most of the people passed out. They were a beautifully dressed audience. You could not think there was one poor person in the place. 26 July – Sunday afternoon – we called on Miss Greenie, but Edith was gone to the continent. Had been for six weeks. She was very much pleased that we called on her – said Mr Jos Green. Has not been writing to them. We must tell Mr Green to write. – She has a weak chaist(?) – Miss Green was a kind of broke down in health. That is why she went to the continent. Later in the evening we went to Mrs Fleming(?) 26 Prince Regent St, Leith. We found her a very nice young woman. Monday 2:10 left Edinburgh on the fast express, East Coast which skirts the North Sea Coast. Now we see Bass Rock83 which is pretty as it stands alone – now a lighthouse stands high, now we come to Berwick. Farewell to the land of the Heather. I shall see you no more – on earth. It is with extreme sorrow I look on you for the last time. Farewell bonnie Scotland. We are over the border – The Tweed enters the North Sea here we cross it – the bridge has 25 arches. The tide comes in here. It is beautiful along the Beach, lots of little rowboats and larger craft. Soon a long island appears. It is Holy Island. 84 Next Farne Islands. They look beautiful from our train. Now we come to the pretty little town of Warkworth. It has a pretty little summerery port on the shore. The lady house that we boarded at in Edinburgh was Mrs Spence, 19 Royal Circuit, Edinburgh It is beautifully conducted [sic] and has every modern convenience and comfort – beautiful break dining room and parlour and good table. We called on Miss Greene, No 1 Sydenham Place near the meadows which is a park of 400 or 500 hundred (?) in almost the centre of the city. There was a band concert on when we were there. Then called on Mrs Fleming, a daughter of Mrs Smith of Dunkirk. Her number is 26 Prince Regent Street, Leith. Mentioned in The Christian Century – Google Books - http://tinyurl.com/yawvfuzv Island in Firth of Forth - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bass_Rock 84 Full name - The Holy Island of Lindisfarne. – a tidal island https://www.lindisfarne.org.uk/general/welcome.htm 82 83 25 �Newcastle on the Tyne is now coming up. It is a great ship building centre. Now we come to Durham and saw the Cathedral from the car window. No grander Norman building than this cathedral exists in Europe – overlooking the [River] Wear. Now we reach Darlington and nothing of note here. Only that it is raining. Out on the banks of the Tyne near the busy city of Newcastle is the village of Wylam that the great Stephenson85 was born and the first piece of railroad built. The old engine that ran 80 years finds an appropriate resting place on a pedestal in Darlington. Now we reach York. This has a beautiful cathedral of Norman structure which we saw from the train window. There is also a castle. Peterboro [Peterborough] was another of the stopping places. Reached London at 11 pm and took Hanson to Mrs Abrahams 47 Torrington Square where we now are. It has rained a London rain all day – had to order in a hack all day in order to do anything fast. The White Tower built by William the Conqueror in about 1066. It is in fine condition. Saw the staircase under which the two murdered princes was found and many other old scenes – and an immensity of old armour of every kind of coats of mail, shields, bow and arrows, old guns of every age and time, spears and battle axes and bayonets, a beautiful old brass gun captured from the French and numberless munisions [munitions] of war. Outside in the court yard was the place of execution of Lady Jane Gray, Anne Bowline, Catherine Howard. It was fenced in with a little iron railing. Next went to St Paul’s Cathedral. Lord Nelson and Duke of Wellington are buried here. Their monuments are there. Also General Gordon’s Tomb – which was strewed [strewn] with fresh roses. This is said to be the largest (?) cathedral this side of St Peter’s Church at Rome – it was truly grand. Next The Art Gallery which has the master pieces of so many of the great Painters divided into schools. French, Spanish, British, Italian Schools. So many biblical scenes A very life like painting of Gladstone was there. Next - The Lord Mayors Court at “Guild Hall”. The Court was in session, went in and listened a little while, then onto Westminister Abby. This is an immense place with tombs of Kings and great men of all ages. You would think all the old kings that ever lived are stowed away here. Then there is a poet’s corner DiKinson [William Dickinson – architect of the abbey] and Gladstone tombs are here. We then drove to the Parliament buildings but there was no admittance so drove around to see the outside – also Buckingham and St James Palace, the Bank of England, The Mansion House – returning to our own boarding house which was <address not given. 85 George Stephenson – railway pioneer. 26 �29th July To Windsor Castle – it was a perfect downpour of rain all morning but we must go. So called a cab to take us to the station, a distance of about a mile arriving at the Waterloo Station as an incoming train houlted (?) up. The place was perfectly congested with people – soon we got our tickets which were about 90 cents each return – as we got out to the country the sun began to show. The crops especially oats was nearly ready to curl – but very much flattened down with rain. Now we come to Ashford. There is a beautiful building here which we do not know yet. Windsor Castle St Georges Chapel – we find Geo Stevenson’s tomb86 here. Next King Leopold 1st king of the Belgians just a statue [monument]87 Next George the Fifth King of Hanover. Also a great work of art to the memory Princess Charlotte 88 in polish marble executed by M.C. Wyatt. The Duke of Kent, father of Queen Victoria (sarcophagus). Also a memorial to Napolean whose tomb is here. King Henry the 8th and Charles the 1st - buried him (?) The Quire [aka choir] portion of the chapel is exceedingly beautiful. Prince Consort Memorial Window erected by Queen Victoria is beautiful – about 40 flags in the most elegant silk and gold hang along each side. Edward the 4th was the builder of this chapel. On the left this Edward 4th is inlaid (?) and on the right Henry 6th. Xxxxx on the wall are coats of arms of the Knights of the Garter.89 In an open court is an immense to Charles the 2nd90 and fountain The Round Tower is 100 feet a???? 86 Can’t confirm. Might be Stephenson. http://tinyurl.com/yb74b5nq for photo Also https://www.royalcollection.org.uk/collection/themes/exhibitions/crown-andcamera-the-british-royal-family-and-photography-1842-1910/the-queens-gallerybuckingham-palace/king-leopold-i-of-the-belgians-1790-1865 87 88 https://www.stgeorges-windsor.org/the-monument-to-princess-charlotte/ 89 Glass painting in Gothic window by Francis Eginton https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Francis_Eginton 90 Might have been statue of Charles on horseback. 27 �We walked an through all park except the Royal residence but we could see through their gateway and fence to the gardens and front. Then we went down the long walk and driveway leading to Frogmore.91 Then turned off to our left to the gate that led to the mausoleum. The gate keeper said there was no admittance but said to go back tot he main driveway and walk further on till we would have a better view of the main building which we did. However we consoled ourselves knowing that we walked the road on which her remains wee carried from Windsor Castle to the burial at Frogmore – and we pulled a few leaves of one of the great elm trees that line both sides of the driveway along through the great Windsor Park. British Museum First great hall of Greek and Mosaic. Part of the Tempel [temple] of Dianna [Temple of Artemis] of Ephesus. William Shakespeare died 1626. Net the Granville Library – writing of Lady Jane Gray 1533 Signature of Queen Victoria in 1838 to a letter and due to Right Rev Father to allind (?) her coronation.92 Signature of Mary Queen of Scots, written in French Marie. Photograph of the Magna Carta 1215 Charlotte Bronte died 1855 – her manuscript – The Bible in Cranmer’s version of Wycliff93 The original writing music of Mendelsohn. The earliest specimens of the printing press. Caxton His earliest English press a game of chess. Also the first book printed in England. The firt map of America Ancient gods of all sizes and shapes. One fine large brass god of China “Kwan Yen” [goddess of mercy] . She has 8 hands – also figure of Buddha. Great Chinese Bell Frogmore House – in Windsor Park - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Frogmore_House Can’t clarify but Lord Melbourne was her chief advisor. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Coronation_of_Queen_Victoria 91 92 Puzzling. Wycliffe wrote English version in 1380. Cranmer produced the Big Bible in 1539. No mention that he used Wycliffe’s as the base. http://www.greatsite.com/timeline-english-bible-history/ 93 28 �Wooden cash [cart] wheel from Egypt Egyptian coffins and mummies in them. Mummied cats and dogs. Mummied crocodile. 3 mummies wrapped in linen and one of them in casket of wood, face guilded with brass or gold. Also hand of a high rank lady with ring still on. There are hundreds of Egyptian mummies in caskets and many without just with the wrappings with arms inside the wrapping and many caskets of all styles used by the Egyptians and all sorts of vessels many hand painted. <No diary account for time on continent – Switzerland and Italy - and departure for Montreal> Aug 28 1903 Arrived at Montreal 7 o’clock Friday evening. Went direct to Albron Hotel and rested for the night. In the morning we went to St James R.C. Cathedral modelled after St Peters of Rome. It stands on the corner of Dominion Square. There is a beautiful park. The cathedral although modeled after St Peters is utterly (?) insignificant that I hardly cared to take much stock of it for fear it would take away any of the recollections of the great St Peters but its dome and inscription is just the same as St Peters only nothing like the size or highth [height]. Next we went out on the Square where a handsome monument stands to the honor of Sir John A Mcdonald. A statue of himself stand in the centre which resembles him exceedingly. All the industries which he so much encouraged and fostered is represented on the different sides – for instance for the lumber industry the saws - agricultural the pitchfork rake – and so on. It is a wonderful piece of workmanship standing - dois (?) in the center of beds of flowers. Next we went to Mount Royal by the cable car. It ran up almost straight to nearly the top of the hill – where is a nice large station house and stores of curios and views and post cards. We still walked on up higher and higher and then sat down to view the town. Next we visited the Woman’s College in connection with McGill. The money to build it was given by Lord Strathcona (Donald Smith). A statue of Quneeen Victoria is in front. Next we went to McGill University. The grounds are beautiful and large but the buildings did not strike me as being so large and fine by any means as the University grounds of Toronto. There is also the great Hospital presented by Lord Strathcona to the City. From the mountain side we could see the Island owned by the Grey Nuns. They have immense schools here also . They own an immense orphanage. They take in babies of illegitimate birth ----- ???? and Christian for them teaching them own religion then send them on to the new country where homes are provided for them and in this way add to the number of Roman Catholics. 29 �There is over forty millions of dollars worth of church and school property of the R.Catholics exempt from taxation in this city. We next went out by electric car to Lachine – took a boat and went down the Lachine Rapids and on under the great Victoria Bridge which is two miles long, was opened in 1860 by the Prince of Wales now King Edward. He driving a gold coach which is state. Then his son ???????????? last year when open. Sunday morning went to Church to St Georges Church (Anglican) then took car to West Mount and to the English and Scottish portion of the city – saw parks and flower gardens – then to a very handsome little cathedral. It had the fourteen stations of the cross in beautiful paintings and many other beautiful decorations. On this trip we saw Laval University which is not so very great but is the French rival of McGill University. After dinner we went to Notre Dame Cathedral. The chapel at the back is exquisite – the cist (?) of the church is rich as well. Some were there praying. The organist was playing some fine music on the fine organ – as I stood near by the altar three gentlemen, one of them very young, came in, crossed themselves , bowed, then kissed Saint Peter for a small statue of him setting down not far from the altar – as often is in cathedrals, Saint Peter was holding the two keys. [end of journal ] Expenses Steamer Tunisian Expenses of European Trip My extra expense Spent myself in s??? $307.90 20 8 $335.90 1 Glass PD Montreal Expense August 29th 5.90 8.96 350.66 Roy owes me on his European trip $ 67.00 Correct R.F. Fleming 94 94 Perhaps Roy signed but doesn’t look like his writing. 30 �August 31st Expense in Montreal and some cash I go 10.50 – R.F.95 April 6th Recd balance in full by 7.00.96 The seventy was paid to me at Christmas – Jessie Fleming 95 96 Initials R.F. Don’t know what this is – but does look like $7. 31 � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. 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Scanned Manuscript & Typed Transcription UG Transcription Progress Scripto transcription progress Done Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. <div class="mw-parser-output"> The Canadian Pocket Diary 1926 Published By The Brown Brothers, Limited Manufacturing Stationers Toronto </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> January, Friday 1, 1926 Started the new years at Mr. Cochrane's by having lunch and then three dances with {Ernie?}. Marjotie and Mildred came home with us and stayed till after breakfast. Cousin Eva, Melville and Unlce Tom spent the day with us. Cousin Melville, Lou, Dan and I went to Wisharts' at night. Eleanor was there. Saturday 2 Cousin Eva, Lou, Dan and I were to town this morning and got there in the car, although there is a snow-bank at our gate. Lou and I went to bed about 8 o'clock and Cousin Eva didn't come up until half-past one - Radio, I guess. Saturday 3 Lou went to church with Jack to-night and Cousin Melville was to meet Marjorie. Ernie came later and brought some {Guernsey?} milk. It sure is good. He went with Dan and I to take Cousin Eva and Uncle Tom in. Used the car once more this winter. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> January Monday 3 1926 Ernie gave me his last year's Diary to read last night and I have been reading it between jobs to-day. Lou and I cut up {Citrons} this afternoon. Tuesday 5 Recieved letters from Margaret and Jessie. They write as if Bill were not going back to Chicago. The weather was quite mild today, almost like spring. Wednesday 6 Colder to-day again. Heard selections from Chu-Chin-Chow over the radio to-night. Just before I went to bed, Cousin Melville and Eleanor phoned. They were at Burrill's January Thursday 7 1926 Lou, Dan and I were to town this afternoon- in the car again. Saw Mary Depew. Jack came after supper with an invitation for Lou and I to go to Mrs. Johnny Hutchinson's to-morrow night. Friday 9 Jack came for Lou and I and took us to Hutchinson's: Had a good time but missed Ernie. Snow-storm coming home. Got to bed at 3.45 Saturday 9 Did the dusting this afternoon and there was the largest flock of small birds in the field, south of the house. Heard a fine band concert from KO.K.A after supper; They played the "The Jolly Copper-Smith", also part of the "Mikado". </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> January Sunday 10 1926 Carl phoned about noon to-day, saying Ernie was sick with the cold, so wouldn't be down to-night. He went home with Roscoe last night. Jack came as usual. Monday 11 Mother received a card from Mrs. Webster at Winnipeg as they have started on their journey. Started to make a dress for Lou after dinner. Tuesday 12 Stayed up at night to hear the old time dance music from new york, over the radio from 10 till 11. It was fine but not much fun just listening to it, January Wednesday 13 1926 Went to the mail to-day for the first time in days. After dinner, Lou, Mother and I went to Mrs. Mc Crows' to see Bob. Thursday 14 It was just like fairy-land this morning outside, when everything was covered with frost and the sun came up. Didn't get to bed until almost midnight, as Mother and I listened to a good Radio Concert. Heard "All Through The Night", twice. Friday 15 Put car in the far barn for the winter. Phoned to Mrs. Buck and Ernie has been sick all week but was out of bed when I called so he talked to me for a few minutes. Heard some good Radio again and got to bed at 11.40 </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> January Saturday 16 1926 Went to town with Dan about dinner time and we brought Eleanor home with us. Marjorie phoned in the evening and Mrs. Weber let Papa know that we got 2nd in the Oat Competition. Sunday 17 A lovely mild day. Cousin Melville walked out in the morning and Ernie came down after dinner. They took some pictures. Roscoe came down in the evening to take Ernie back to work, so Dan took Elanor and Cousin Melville and Lou and Jack. Ernie and I drove Roe's horse to Bendemere. It know how to go slow alright. Monday 18 A nasty wet day but mild. Mr. Black was up for a while after supper. He expects to get a job next month. January Tuesday 19 1926 Well, we got a surprise to-day when Dan came up with a load of wood and said Black's had moved out! And he never said a word last night. Jack phoned to Lou in the afternoon and I didn't have to answer the phone, for the first time since we've known him. Wednesday 20 The 22nd anniversary of Cousin Myrtle and Will's wedding and they cel-ebrated by spending it here. Cousin Myrtle enjoyed the Radio concert from Buffalo, heard Jack Little from 4.00 to 4.30. Jack was here in the evening and Eleanor and Cousin Melville Phoned. Thursday 21 Went to town with Dan this morning and saw Olive at the Junction. We also saw Ernie delivering milk. He phoned at night to see if we were going skating Saturday, as Eleanor had told him we were. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> January Friday 22 1926 Tried out our new ice-cream freezer and has some ice cream for supper. Didn't get to bed until 12.15, was listening to the Radio. Heard the Hewitt Humourists from Buffalo again, also Jack Little. Saturday 23 The usual programms of baking, etc. I didn't even have to go for the mail, as Dan went after it. Heard Jack Little's last performance at Buffalo for several months over the Radio. Sunday 24 Started to read "Ben Hur" over again. Jack and Ernie were here in the evening. Ernie brought the pictures he took a week ago and a couple were rather funny. January Monday 25 1926 There is a pond in the field by the barn, so Lou and I tried it our after dinner and skated for a while. Was tired at nigth so went to bed early. Tuesday 26 Mother invited Mr. and Mrs. Pher and the family over for the evening and they seemed to enjoy the Radio. To bed about one o'clock Wednesday 27 A nice clear day but cold. Lou and I were skating again in the afternoon. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> January Thursday 28 1926 An awful stormy day and cold. Mother and papa were invited to a party at Mrs. Cochrane's to-night but she called it off. Friday 29 Almost as cold as ever. Dan went for the mail but didn't get any. Stayed up for the Hewitt Humorist's concert on the Radio at night and they went to 11.15 on account of international test week. Also heard some songs from the "Mikado" Saturday 30 Some surprise when I got up for it was like spring. Went to town this afternoon with Dan and mother in the bob-sleighs. Saw Eleanor and mother and I walked up the hill with her as Dan had to go on and get a load of oil-cake. Mother bought some new music. January Sunday 31 1926 Ernie phoned at noon, wanting me to go to his mother's for supper, Mrs.Weir from the states was there. He came after me with "Queen" and I surely spent a pleasant t evening with them all. Sleet storm coming home. Jack was here so Ernie came in for a little while, we were just in time for the ice-cream! February Monday 1 Wash day as usual. Went for the mail over the snow-banks but came home through the field. Put some pictures in my new album after I finished the old one. Didn't go to bed until I got to the end of "Ben Hur". Tuesday 2 Had to answer the phone befoe I was dressed. It was Ernie wanting us to go to Mr. Birley's to skate at night. Jack and Roscoe took Lou and I, and the rest of the family went to Cockrane's. We had a a dandy time skating on the river and after at the house, dancing some, eating chocolate and lunch. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> February Wednesday 3 1926 Went for the mail and received one of those "Good-luck" letters which have been going around lately and which I immediately burned, and also fifty cents for the small bundle of Carpet Rag Balls, Lou and I sent on Saturday Thursday 4 Finished the night chores without having to put on the lights gor the first time since last fall. Ernie phoned to let us know that the Show "the Freshman" is to-morrow night. Friday 5 Jack came for Lou and I and we met Ernie in town then went to see Harold Loyd in "The Freshman", which was good but not quite as funny as "Hot Water". After the show, Jack took Ernie part way home. We were home before mother and papa had gone to bed. February Saturday 6 1926 Did some baking, then went for the mail. After dinner, I had to write some letters for papa and listened to the radio while I was doing it. Somebody phoned and wanted to know if "Lester", the pianist at Buffalo, was a man or a woman so he had to speak for himself. Sunday 7 Cousin Jim and Josie, Irene and Miss Nelson came as far as Mrs. McCrow's in their car, then walked down for dinner. Jack came in the afternoon and the folks didn't leave till after 5. Ernie got her for supper and we spent the evening listening to the Radio. Monday 8 Just as we were eating dinner, Roscoe came in after the apparatus to set saws. He is helping Mr. Pifher get some wood cut. Lou and I racked out our old knitting machine and spilled all the junk off the table {letting?} it down the back stairs. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> February Tuesday 9 1926 Dan walked out for the mail while I was trying to make some cookies. He brought us a letter from Jessie. I got a big number of one sock knit in the afternoon. Some speed, but I was late in starting and then had to count stiches. To bed early but Lou and I got laughing. Joke?? Wednesday 10 Didn't go for the mail again, as Dan had to track the road after the snow storm. Went to Cunningham's at night to skate, but we were too cold so played cards instead. Had a good time and a wonderful drive there and back with Ernie even if it was cold. Home about three o'clock. Thursday 11 Real cold but went to town in the afternoon with Lou and Dan. Took the bob-sleighs. We bought several Valentine's and another new piece of music, "Moonlight and Roses." Didn't stay up to hear all the usual Thursday night. Radio concert of the {Clicquot Club Eskimos}. February Friday 12 1926 Made two trips to the mail-box before dinner. Mr. and Mrs. Buck and the family came down for the evening, Andy Leishman was with them too. The Radio worked pretty good but there were a lot of speeches, on account of Lincoln's birthday. Saturday 13 Went for the mail at noon and got a pretty Valentine from Ernie, the first fancy one I ever got. Jack came after Lou and I to go to the rink at night. Ernie went too and I had several good skates with him. The four of us walked to the sheds after and had a feed of chocolate bars on the way. Sunday 14 St. Valentine's day once more. Ernie Cochrane phoned in the afternoon and tried to fool me as to which Ernie was speaking. Jack and Ernie were here in the evening and we heard a sermon on "Ideal Wives" from Buffallo, also Anna Case sang </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> February Monday 15 1926 Received another Valentine but I do not know who this one is from. Did some more knitting in the afternoon and have three pairs of socks done. Tuesday 16 Still another Valentine but the one this morning was from Hamilton, from Jess, I suppose. We each got one. Heard that actor John Drew, over the Radio from new york during the Ever Ready Hour at night. Wednesday 17 Lou found out from Eleanor that she and Cousin Melville were the ones who sent the Valentine I got on Monday. Used the old knitting machine again in the afternoon. February Thursday 18 1926 Some snow-storm during the night and it snowed all day. Jack and Ernie were here at night and the five of us played "500", After we had some ice-cream, we sang the new pieces, then Lou and Jack and Ernie and I danced a little bit before they left for home. Friday 19 Did some baking in the morning, Dan drove the team for the mail, to track the road. The usual cleaning and dusting after dinner and listened to some good Radio concerts at night until eleven then tried to get to bed without Lou hearing. Saturday 20 Got a letter from Alberta when I went for the mail. Only four cows to milk now, some holiday. Went to town with mother and Dan in the bob-sleighs in the afternoon and brought out Eleanor, Cousin Melville and Carrie. To bed about one after playing cards and dancing some. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> February Sunday 21 1926 We weren't up very early this morning, Eleanor woke me up by coming in the room, she couldn't sleep. Spent a quiet day and Jack and Ernie were here at night. Dan took Eleanor and Cousin Melville in, then Ernie took Cousin Carrie home later when he went. To bed shortly after one Monday 22 Received a nice letter from Mary D. and she seems to be having a good time but I wouldn't trade places with her. Finished knitting socks in the afternoon, started one of the books Eleanor brought out, "Under the Country Sky" by Grace Richmond. To bed at 9.30 for a change. Tuesday 23 Mother and papa went up to Mr. Buck's for the evening to a Euchre party, leaving us three kids alone for the first time in ages... Read a little, talked to Marjorie over the phone for a few minutes and listened to Radio. February Wednesday 24 1926 A wonderful morning and I had a nice walk to the mail-box. Got a letter from Helen Milne. Finished the book I was reading and went to bed at 10.34 but woke up at half-past one so went down to her some of the all-night concert of popular music from Buffalo. Mother and I listened until 3, then to bed again. Thursday 25 One nasty wet day and windy too. I cut and sewed carpet rags between jobs all day. Went to bed in good time. Friday 26 Radio was dead when we tried it in the afternoon. The whole family went to a dance at Mr. Buck's at night. Had a good time and come nice dances, specifically with Ernie. Didn't get home till late or rather early. Ernie gave me 2 pictures of him and the team. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> February Saturday 27 1926 Was wake at 6 o'clock but needless to say, didn't get up that early. Did the usual Saturday morning's work and went to town in the afternoon and I was all through milking and had my dress changed before they arrived home. Sunday 28 Spent a dead day without the Radio. Was reading most of the time. At night Jack and Ernie came and that made up for the rest of the day. Saw the end of February and the beginining of March and at bed at 12.30. March Monday 1 It was raining when I got up but it didn't last very long. Eleanor phoned at noon and she didn't feel any the worse for going to the dance the other night. Did some sewing in the afternoon. March Tuesday 2 1926 Mother phoned to Bernice about the Radio when she was in Paris to-day so we're hoping we get it fixed soon. Have started to read "Light of the Western Stars" by Jane Grey. Wednesday 3 A cold stormy day and Dan got the mail when he tracked to road. Went to Eleanor's at night, left the horses at Burrill's. Cousin Carrie and Melville, Marten, Roscoe and Ernie were there and we played cards, etc. Cousin Carrie got the prize in "500". Had a good time and we all walked as far as {Burill's?} together after. Home at 2.15 after a cold drive. Thursday 4 A bright clear day but cold. Was sewing all afternoon. Mr. Morton arrived at night with his wood-sawing machine. We three kids received an invitation to a sunrise party, Roy Guthrie's for to-morrow night. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> March Friday 5 1926 Up earlier than usual, which isn't saying much. The men finished cutting wood at supper-time. Gordon Webster came and fixed the Radio, then went out with us to the corner where his car was, when we went to the party at Guthrie's. Only ten girls there and I had punk time, except during lunch. Home at 2.25 Saturday 6 The weather was a little milder to-day. Went for the mail in the morning and we got a letter from Jessie. She wants to come up at Easter again. Mother and Dan went to town in the afternoon, leaving Lou and I to keep house. Went to bed about half-past eight. Sunday 7 Finished reading "Light of the Western Star" and it was a lot different to the show that Ernie took me to see last Fall. Jack and Ernie were here in the evening and we heard Josef Hoffman over the Radio from new york. March Monday 8 1926 Wash-day again. Spent the afternoon sewing, then cut some carpet rags while we listened to the afternoon concert from Buffalo, once more. Mother and papa went up to Mr. Cochrane's for supper and us kids had music with ours. Read a little after and went to bed in good time. Tuesday 9 Mother received a long letter from Mrs. Webster written on the boat near the Fiji islands and we kids go letters from Jess wanting us to go down at the last of the month, Lou and I for one week and then Dan with Melbourne and Robert. Have the first cold this winter. Ernie phoned before I went to {bed?} expects to go to the oyster supper to-morrow night. Wednesday 10 A pure black calf at the barn in the morning. Went to the big oyster supper at Mr. Kelley's at night with Mr. and Mrs. Buck and their sleigh-load, {illegible} altogether. I held Marie Taylor in my lap all the way there and back. They played cards first but I got out of that, then danced. I had supper with Ernie but we {felt?} left out. There was such a crowd. Home at 3.30 </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> March Thursday 11 1926 Lou and I drove over to Telger's and had dinner, then brought Marjorie home with us to stay a few days. Some exciting ride when a dog scared Dolly and she nearly got away from me. Jack came in the evening and we played "500", although we were all sleepy. It was rather a long day. To bed at 12.30. Friday 12 Spent a quiet day as we were all sort of sleepy. I wrote a letter to Jess in the afternoon, telling her we won't be able to accept her invitation. Listened to Radio after supper until 9.30 then went to bed. Saturday 13 Didn't go for the mail till after dinner as the mail-man is sick and they have a new man on the job. Had to do some dusting the rest of the afternoon.Played cards in the evening and was in bed a little before ten. March Sunday 14 1926 Listened to concerts from Toronto, London and Cleveland all afternoon, then at night when Ernie and Jack were here, we heard a sermon by Canon Cody in Toronto and the end of one from Buffalo. During the Atwater-Kent Hours, Edward Johnson, tenor, and Joan Ruth, soprano, sang, the boys went home at twelve. Ernie had the new horse. Monday 15 Was awake at 6.30 and dressed when mother came up. Milked all the 5 cows; washed the separator and break-fast dishes, wrote 4 letters for papa, then went for the mail. After dinner, Dan took Marjorie to town and Lou and I did the dinner dishes. I hemstitched curtains in the afternoon, milked 4 cows at night, had supper washed dishes again, read some and listened to radio, then to bed. Tuesday 16 Well, wonders never cease! Mother answered the phone and if it wasn't Mrs. Webster. They are home again, came back on the same boat. I went to town with Dan in the afternoon and it was Alberta Bond's and Mr. Lawson's wedding {and?} Marjorie phoned at the supper. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> March Wednesday 17 1926 Walked out for the mail in the morning and Lou and I got a St Patrick's card from Aunt Maria and Cousin Bertha. We all went to a Euchre party at Mrs. W. Kelly's. Cousin Carrie went with us. Had a very nice time, even if I did win the {boody?} prize, a paper basket full of green and white candies. Thursday18 Something like a spring day at last and I had a dandy walk to the mail-box. Lou and I were getting ready for bed a little after eight when I heard a cutter and if it wasn't Jack so we went down again until midnight. Friday 19 Not so nice a day, rather wet. Lou, Dan and I went to Mrs. Well's Crokinole party at night. Had a wonderful time. The rest had a good laugh when Ernie and I started together at the head table and stayed there for 8 games. He and Ernie C. were my partners for lunch, then we danced a little and home at twenty {illegible}. March Saturday 20 1926 Didn't have to be called in the morning and beat Dan to the barn. The usual work, baking and dusting etc. To-day so was ready to go to bed in good time. Sunday 21 The first day of spring and a wonderful morning. There were twelve of us for dinner. Warren and Maggie and the babies and Mr. and Mrs. Webster and Forrest, all were here. Warren drove their car to the first gate. At night Ernie and Jack came, Ernie arrived first and we spent a nice evening, although the Radio was no good. Monday 22 I heard and saw my first kill-deer when I was coming home from the mail-box, also heard blue-birds and saw a {illegible}- sparrow. After dinner, Lou and I took a trip to the other house and it sure was a wreck, alas {illegible}, truck all over the place. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> March Tuesday 23 1926 One nasty wet day and I got rather damp when I went for the mail at noon. Made an apron and part of a dress for mother. At night I stayed up to hear the Ever-Ready Hour over the Radio so it was almost half-past ten when I got into bed. Wednesday 24 Did some baking and made some candy which surely was "taffy" but not the kind I intended. Went for the mail and saw a flock of black-birds but so far I haven't even heard a robin. Finished mother's dress and cut out another in the afternoon. Heard some radio and to bed at ten. Thursday 25 Well, I certainly was fooled to-day, a whole week ahead of time, by Mr. Buck, Ernie's Uncle Art. He phoned and I thought it was some old woman for quite a while, from the way he was talking. Earnie phoned at night to find out {how?} we were going to Hutchinson's party to-morrow {night?}. March Friday 26 1926 Saw the first robin of the season at last and also a pair of red-winged black-birds when I went for the mail. Was doing some more spring sewing in the afternoon. Ernie came at night and took me to Hutchinson's party where I had a dandy time. Roscoe drove us home and I was in the house at {2?}. 30. Had been asleep when Lou came in. Saturday 27 Dan took Lou into Eleanor's in the morning where she is going to stay until to-morrow night. Spent a quiet afternoon without her and to bed early tonight. Sunday 28 Have another cold so felt rotten all day. Ernie came at night and brought some {Guernsey?} milk with him. It was quite late when Lou and Jack arrived as Jack had gone into Eleanor's for a while. After the boys left {Lou told?} us all the news, although her voice was shot! </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> March Monday 29 1926 Feeling better again, thanks to the Guernsey milk, I guess. Had to go to town with dan in the afternoon. To get a registered letter and also one that was left at Mr. Burn's. Tuesday 30 Received a letter from Jess in the mail and she wants to come up if the boys can't go down, so answered it and wrote to Helen in the afternoon. Read a little after supper but went to bed in good time. Wednesday 31 Had to be called for the first time in several weeks but such a morning, {lie?} all over. Telephone and radio out of order by night, one of the telephone poles is over. Jack came for the evening and we had a good laugh. {illegible} when we tried to fool the boys after 12 o'clock. {To bed at 1?} April Thursday 1 1926 Woke up before mother, as made up for yesterday morning. Another stormy, windy day and rather cold. Had some sewing to do in the afternoon and at night finished "The Keeper of the Bees", by Gene Stratton-Porter, her last book. Friday 2 The weather was a little better but not much warmer. Good Friday so I didn't have to go for thr mail. The radio works so long as the wind isn't blowing to move the aerial, which broke at the barn and we enjoyed the concerts at night. Didn't go to bed until 11.30. Saturday 3 A regular snow-storm again in the morning, rain later on, then quite a {wind?} storm began about 4 o'clock so we {couldn't?} hear the rest of the afternoon concert from Buffalo. Did some reading after supper {illegible} not for long. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> April Sunday 4 1926 Easter Sunday, so I went to Church with Dan in the morning. More like Christmas than Easter, some were in {illegible} at church. Robert was in the choir. {Ernie?} and Jack came at night and we got {illegible} Radio concert of Ontario stuff. Was {in bed?} by 12.30 Monday 5 {illegible} I finished the morning, milking, {illegible} tearing to the barn to told Dan and {illegible} three deer were in our old {illegible}, so I left the cow I was milking and we them. Last Wednesday 7 wild geese stopped {illegible} field south of the barn, Saw the deer again at 6.30, they were back for another feed. Tuesday 6 {nice?} clear day but not very {warm?}. Mother and I started out for {illegible} after dinner but had to come {back?} as Dolly went lame. April Wednesday 7 1926 Received a card in the mail, from Mary W. wanting me to go to Galt with {her?} to-morrow afternoon. Wish I could but with Dolly lame, there is no chance. Have seen the deer several times since Monday. Thursday 8 Another rainy morning so no chance of going to town and we are trying to make part of a loaf of bread spin out until we can. But "In the mud and scum of things, Something always, always, sings", so I read while it was raining. {The?} weather cleared in the afternoon and Jack spent the evening with Lou, etc. Friday 9 Woke up to find the sun shining once more and it was a lovely day. Papa lost a sheep and lamb in the morning but we had the pleasure of seeing the other lamb come to life. Stayed up until nearly twelve to feed it, then got up again about half past three. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> April Saturday 10 1926 {A?} real nice day at last. Mother and Dan got {illegible} town, as the bread famine was over, also our {telephone?} was fried in the afternoon. Have {had?} some fun trying to mother our lamb {which?} we called "Sally". Was to bed at 11.18 {but?} woke up at 3 so went down and gave {Sally?} a feed. Sunday 11 {Milder?} again. Heard a good sermon from Buffalo in the morning. The lamb sleeps most of the time and about supper-time, she seemed quite weak but picked up some later. Jack came and then Ernie. A year ago to-day he got home from the States. {illegable} Hempel was the Atuster-Kent Jour artist. Monday 12 {Mother?} called me at 5 for Sally was 'raising the roof". Fed her then went back to bed for a little {illegible} . Heard from Eleanor at noon and she said that Mary W. came home with a diamond. April Tuesday 13 1926 Well, our lamb died this morning but one of our sheep had a pair of lambs in the night. Eleanor phoned again to tell us more news that Jeanne Bust and Marcus Adeney were married in New York on Sunday. Wednesday 14 A wonderful spring morning but before night the ground was freezing once more. Lou and I washed the kitchen walls to-day. Thursday 15 Rather a cold day. Ernie phoned after dinner and said he would be here at night. Jack never showed up but we had some fun playing Crokinole and "500", Ernie and I winning all the games. Then after lunch, I had a couple of nice dances with him, before he left for home. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> April Friday 16 1926 Woke up before morning to hear the sleet hitting our windows, then at 6 o'clock it was raining. Finished milking the 6 cows before papa got to the barn. Went to town with Dan in the afternoon and got the battery for the car. Mr. Webster was here trying to fix the Delco and at night Jack came. To bed shortly after one. Saturday 17 Had to use the handle on the separator to save power and it certainly is awkward after the other way. The weather was still cold, wish it would warm up some. Sunday 18 Saw a car coming down the road in the afternoon and it was the Telfer's. Marjorie was with them. Went to church with Ernie at night and heard Frances Nickawa. Had my {last?} ride behind "Jean of Bendomere" and it was really exciting at Taylor's bridge. Jack was here when {illegible}. April Monday 19 1926 As cold as ever but I started the car and brought it over to the other barn. Lou and I spent the afternoon painting the wood-work in the kitchen. Had supper late, so went to bed as soon as we finished the dishes, a little before nine. Tuesday 20 Mr. Webster was here in the morning and fixed the Delco. After dinner, I drove Lou, Mother and Dan to town in the car. Gave Melbourne a ride up the road, coming home. Wednesday 21 One perfect day at last and so warm I was able to go to the mail without a coat and hat. Had to take a rooster to the Express office after dinner. Ernie come at night and took </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> April Thursday 1926 Another lovely warm day. Lou and I put the staining on the kitchen wood-work to-day. Late in the afternoon, we had to go {to?} town for the setting og the eggs from the States so went to say "good bye" to Cousin Carrie, as she expects to leave for home Saturday. Took {Lou?} and the Two boys for a short drive in the car. Friday 23 Lou and I got all the front lawn racked to-day. The weather was still warm, I even was able to milk at night without a hat or sweater. Heard a good radio concert after supper, the Winger's Crescent Park entertainers were exceptionally funny. Hopped into bed at 10.02. Saturday 24 Lou answered the phone in the morning and it was Aunt Clara saying Jess and Bill were coming up in the afternoon. They got here around 4.30 in Bill's new car. Just one yaer and a half since he was here last, some changes since then. He sang a little before we went to be bed. April Sunday 25 1926 Was the first one up but papa was on the job earlier and helped me milk. Bill took us kids to church and we were late. Roscoe came down in the afternoon and the 6 of us went for a drive joys?? of tobacco smoke. After supper, we had a good laugh when Jack came and Bill went to the door. Jess and Bill left for home around about 8.30 and while we were doing dishes, Ernie came, the best part of the day, then. Monday 26 Wash day and not very warm. Did a little sewing in the afternoon, milked the six cows, had supper, read a little, then to bed early. Tuesday 27 Still rather cold and raining at night. Went for the mail in the morning and got a letter from Mary Depew, also a not from Jess sating they got home alright. Did some aluminum painting in the afternoon and made the kitchen stove look some better. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> April Wednesday 28 1926 Such rotten weather! Nothing but cold. Ernie phoned at noon saying he wouldn't be here at night but could hardly hear him, the phone was so bad. Thursday 29 Was up at a quarter to six and had the milk-ing done when papa showed up. Drove Lou and Mother to Brantford in the morning and caught a glimpse of Ernie's new milk wagon as we went through town. Were home at dinner -time. Finished reading "To Him That Hath" by Ralph Connor at night. Friday 30 When we had finished our work late in the afternoon, Lou and I went for a walk to the river the first this year and got just a few hepaticas. Ernie took me for a drive when he went up home at night and we were there a little while {had?} a feed of maple syrup. Jack was here when I came home. May Saturday 1 1926 One perfect first of May. Helped wash the car before dinner and had the dusting, etc. to do in the afternoon. Our other sheep had a lamb, making 3 for Lou and I this year. Went to town at night, even papa went with us and had a good time even if Eleanor didn't go down. Ernie was here, though. Home in bed at 11.35. Sunday 2 Another lovely day and real warm. Aunt Clara, Uncle Tom and Jess. The folks left right after supper and when Ernie came we heard the Atwater-Kent artists then the two of us drove Melbourne home. Jack left as soon as I got in so we were to bed at 11.30 Monday 3 Cold again. Did some house-cleaning in our bed-room to-day. Mr and Mrs Webster were here for a few minutes in the afternoon. They had their new car. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> May Tuesday 4 1926 Helped do some more cleaning and in the afternoon got all ready to drive papa to Mr. Patton's sale, when the man came to fix the spray-pump. Heard a dandy Radio concert at night. The Gold Dust Twins sang "Oh Boy Jingo" and the Ever Ready Hour was a Golden Wedding celebration and they sang all the old pieces. Wednesday 5 Lou and I were to town in the morning and were late getting gome as we had to have the oil in the car changed. cousin Andy, Donny and Lloyd were out in the after-noon. Donny stayed with us while the other {two?} were fishing and they all had supper here. Thursday 6 It was a wonderful warm day. Went to town in the afternoon after setting of eggs. At night, Mr. and Mrs. Birley, the two boys and Ernie were here, then about 9, Jack arrived. Spent the evening listening to the Radio and talking. Thwe two boys were real quiet {tonight?} May Friday 7 1926 Another lovely day and the buds have begun to swell. Lou and I had some fun getting boxes ready as we attended out first box social at the Plain's school. Marjorie McCrow went with us and we left mother and papa at Telfer's. Ernie had to act as chairman and sure made a good one. I had to eat my box with some {Jaris?} fellow. Saturday 8 Helped do some baking in the morning, went for the mail and did some cleaning up in the afternoon. Dan drove the car when we went to town at night. Eleanor went down with us. Ernie was down, too and he treated me to my first milkshake and Roscoe and Ernie Cockrane were with us. Home and to bed at 11.10. Sunday 9 Free lecture at the breakfast table delivered by Lou. To Church in the morning, It was Mother's Day. Ernie took {me?} up home right after dinner, then Roscoe, Carl and the two of us went to their Uncle Art's for supper. A holiday for me with no milking to do and I had on grand time, also a {illegible} ride home, part way in the Ford, then behind "Jean." </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> May Monday 10 1926 It was rather cold again today but Lou and I {cleaned?} out the pantary in the afternoon and moved {all?} the junk and old silverware for another {illegible}, I hope. Had some sun after on of {illegible} at milking-time then failed to find her, papa went and she was over in Mr. Bond's. Was in bed soon after nine for a change. Tuesday 11 Did some more house-cleaning, have up-stairs curtains all down now. While I did the milking, Dan drove papa {to?} town in the car. A nice change for me not to have to go all the time. Mrs. L. Kelly {phoned?} at night, wanting me to go in the debate {next?} week, but I refused. Wednesday 12 <pre>{Awake?} at 5 and up at 5.30. Drove Lou to town and has to {illegible} while she was at the dentist's. Saw Ernie at {Munn's?} was home at noon. Lou and Jack went to {illegible} shows and Ernie came and took me for a drive. Called {illegible} his place for a few minutes and afterwards he told me about his investment, which I hope turns out alright. </pre> May Thursday 13 1926 Was up at 6 o'clock. Washed the up-stairs windows and did the balancing stunt out-side, although mother said not to. Our old friend the oriole, firnished music while I was doing it. Cousin Melville spent the afternoon here then stayd all night. Saw the lastest dance a, "rabbit hops" when I went for the cows, done by two young rabbits. To bed at 10. Friday 14 Was out milking when Cousin Melville got up and when to work so didn't see him. Lou and I got the back-room cleaned to-day. About 9 o'clock we heard a car coming and if it wasn't Warren, Maggie, Betty and the baby so we didn't get to bed until 12. Saturday 15 One beautiful spring day. Helped do some baking, cleaning and in the afternoon raked up the back lawns. We all went to town at night and saw Mary and George Wishart. Ernie was down too and I went with him to have another milkshake. Roscoe drove to the end of the road with us. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> May Sunday 16 1926 Another wonderful day and we all started it by going to church. After dinner, Jack came and the four of us went for a long walk, didn't get back until milking-time. Just before supper, Bill drove in with Mrs. Gunn, Harry and his girl and on account of a flat tire stayed for supper. Ernie got here just as they were {illegible} washed the dishes, then took me for one of the nicest drives. Monday 17 Thought it was two minutes to seven when I wakened but it was six only, when I looked at the clock a second time. Wash day again and Lou and I spent the afternoon running the vacuum cleaner. The cherry blossoms are out once more. Was in bed by 9. Tuesday 18 Was house-cleaning all day and we got some of the curtains put up again. The three of us were down to Eleanor's at night. Cousin Melville was there and we played a game of "Monkey", he trying to cheat all the time. Got home before eleven o'clock. May Wednesday 19 1926 Ip at 5:10, drove to Brantford in the rain and was there by 8 to have the car inspected. Left Lou in town, she had to go to the dentists'. Gordan drove us to Mrs. Webster's where we had our dinner and stayed until after 4. Florence was there and she looks thin and white after her operation. It was after six before we got home, then had to get to work. Went to bed early. Thursday 20 Colder again but got some more cleaning done. Mother, papa, Dan and I went to Warren's and spent the evening there. Left Lou at home as she was expecting Jack and he was still here when we got back after twelve. Friday 21 Didn't waken until 6.115. Did the usual morning work and in the afternoon, took down all if the electric light blubs, ets. and got washed them. We 3 kids went to the U.F.Y.P.O. meeting at night to hear the debate {and?} called for Ernie. Mildred is home so we saw her. Ernie was elected President and I had the honour of eating lunch with him. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> May Saturday 22 1926 Was fooled when I went for the mail as it didn't get there until after dinner. But I didn't have to go out again as Harold brought it when he came in on the wheel. Went to town at night and had some fun with the bunch. Great excitement putting out a bon-fire past Mr. Munn's when the K.K. Klan burned a cross on the hill. Sunday 23 Lou, Dan, Harold and I went to church in the morning and were kept awake by a bumble-bee buzzing in the window back of us. The rest of the Telfer family all came for diner, Marjorie was home too. At night Ernie brough Marjorie McCrow down with him, then he took me to his place for a little while. He had the old stand-by "Queen", as they traded "Jean" off. She was too wild. Monday 24 Lou and I argued the point all morning about me going to Brown's dance at Galt but I decided to go when Dorothy phoned. Had a cold ride there and back in their car and didn't feel like dancing for once. Didn't get home until it was getting daylight and the birds were wakening, waited for Lou and to be at 4.30. May Tuesday 25 1926 Up a little before seven and it was one sleepy day. Went fishing in the afternoon and found out I don't like it any more the way I used to. Did the supper dishes and to bed right after at 8.35. Wednesday 26 Had to take papa to the station and back home, then be to the dentist at ten. Called at Cousin Bertha's on the way home but they can't come {over?} to-morrow. Washed windows in the afternoon. Did a little reading after the supper dishes were finished and went to bed about half-past {?}. Thursday 27 Was busy baking, fixing curtains and washing floors and developed a sore eye at night. But Dan went with me to a U.F.Y.P.O {illegeble} meeting at Carr's {anyway?} it was to plan about having the play from {Be?} {next?} {illegible} home, we met Jack coming out. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> May Friday 28 1926 Woke up soon after four with my eye shut tight and didn't get to sleep again before getting up time. Did the usual morning work and after dinner helped wash the car. We finished in goo time so Lou and I went to the river to pick up flowers and fern greens. Came back around by the other house to get some apple blossoms off the tree on the hill. Radio concert at night. Saturday 29 My eye was better to-day. Mr. Gow came to shear the sheep and was here for dinner. Went to town at night and I had to attend a special meeting of the directors of the U.F.Y.P.O about having the play in Mr. Lee's barn, which lasted until 10.30. Cousin Eva and Melville came home with us and it was midnight before we got to bed. Sunday 30 Didn't get up so very early and had an audience while I milked etc. Orville Bond came over after their cow. We all went to Aunt Josie's for dinner, leaving Cousin Eva and Melville here. {Saw?} Carl and Gertie once more. Rainy at night and both Ernie and Jack phoned but didn't come. May Monday 31 1926 Cousin Melville walked to work and Lou and I took Cousin Eva home about mail time I got a letter from Alberta and mother and I got an invitation to an {all?} "Home" at Crombries'. The Sinclair's were out for a few minutes after supper and doon after they had gone Ernie came and took me for a drive , the first behind the grey horse. A lovely warm night with some lightning. June Tuesday 1 Papa didn't get me up very early so I had the fun of teaching the new calf how to drink. Six cows to milk now. It rained some during the day. Mr. Lishman has cut down all the old cherry tree on the side-road, they had most of it down when I went for the mail in the morning, Wednesday 2 Drove mother to town in the morning and she gave me a good scare in the Dominion Store when she too a faint spell. Jack came at night and took Lou for a drive and he told her that he has a job at the creamery to drive one of their trucks. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> June Thursday 3 1926 An awful cold day for June. Lou and I went after fern greens as soon as we finished the dinner dishes and got a basket full although most of them are up now. Listened to Radio for a little while after supper but went to bed at 9. Friday 4 Not quite so cold but not very hot. Phone out of order, one wire is down, which I found out when I went for the mail. Lou, Dan and I went to Mr. Lee's at night to see the play, "The Path Across the Hill", put on by the Belthel young folks. Had my first experience selling in a booth. Waited for our dishes after, got a feed and took Ernie and Andrew Telfer to the end of the Galt road. Saturday 5 Was up early and did the usual Saturday's work. Had the pleasure of finding the perfect Luna Moth and carrying it to the house on my finger to show the rest. The whole family went to town at night. Walked up to meet Lou and Eleanor and Cousin Melville was with them. Saw Eleanor's new {illegible}. June Sunday 6 1926 Went to Church in the morning with Dan and papa and when we came home the Cunningham's were here. They had dinner and spent the afternoon with us. Ernie arrived as I was finishing the dinner dishes and we had a quiet time as it was raining out so we couldn't go for a walk. Cleared at night so Lou took a picture even if it was late. Ernie and I went for a drive after. A cool night but one wonderful time and the first --? Monday 7 Woke up at day-break and didn't get to sleep again on account of thinking about last night. Wash-day and in the afternoon I scrubbed a couple of floors then before milking time Lou and I went for a last lot of greens. Some excitement when Griggly killed a snake. Had some more rain towards night. To bed in good time 9.10. Tuesday 8 Rain again at intervals. The phone is in {illegible} {once?} more, they fixed it in the afternoon. Lou, Dan and I went to Mr. Tennant's recital at night. Both Irene and Donny played, also Phyllis Simmons. Harold Wheeler and Lylla Foulds {illegible} {Phyllis'?} piece was "Where My Caravan Has Rested" </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> June Wednesday 9 1926 To town with Lou in the morning but back so early I had to walk out for the mail. Mr. and Mrs. Webster and Forrest came in the afternoon. Jack took Lou and I to the show where we met Ernie. The picture was the Prince's trip to south Africa so it was good but rather long. Ernie brought me home after and he gave me a dandy picture (Enlarged) of his {team?} and his diary to read, then.... to bed for me. Thursday 10 A beautiful June day and we left for Guelph about ten, got Eleanor in town and were to the College by noon. Had lunch then walked till the rest were nearly done for. Some surprise when we all were weighed and I went only 129 lbs. Home in good time and Mr. Elmes, Dorothy with the baby called just as I was going to milk. Am still raving over the picture Ernie gave me, it's a peach. Friday 11 Did the usual weekly dusting and cleaning in the morning, hung up my new picture, then washed the dining-room windows as I didn't have to go for the mail, Papa took the wool down. Lou and I spent the afternoon at out old job of spudding thistles and at night Webster's came in so we met Bernie's man ____ calls him. Finished Ernie's diary. June Saturday 12 1926 It was raining when we got up but cleared up later and was real warm. I helped do the baking in the morning and after dinner cut the back lawns. Marjorie McCrow phoned while I was cutting them and she went to town with us at night. Eleanor was down but soon left for home with Bill Morrison. Had a good time in the car then in the ice cream parlour when the boys took Lou and I. Sunday 13 Mother, Lou, Dan and I went to Church in the morning and I was terribly disappointed when I had to refuse an invitation to a picnic dinner at Bendemere because we were going to Mrs. Crombrie's after dinner. Spent a pleasant afternoon, mostly walking, with {Budg Ted?} and Mab. Home late, helped with the milking and finished the most wonderful week by going for a drive with Ernie. Monday 14 A nasty rainy day with thunder towards night but what does weather matter when one is happy! </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> June Tuesday 15 1926 The phone rang "one" soon after six. Guess they were seeing if Harry Hough was up yet as he was supposed to be married to-day. Lou and I spent a lovely afternoon in the oat-field cutting down thistles, etc. and we finished the competition piece. Wednesday 16 To town with the cream and back before ten. Lou and I were spudding thistles again in the afternoon and they were more numerous to-day. The whole family spent the evening at Elanor's. Her Aunt and Mr. and Mrs. Armstrong were there besides Margaret, Jack and Ernie. Played "500", had lunch, then some nice dances with Ernie to the music of the new piano. Thursday 17 Thistles again but it started to rain about 4 o'clock so we beat it for the house and then it stopped. Had some more rain after supper though. Lou and I went to look for a turkey's nest, found it and just nicely got in the house when the rain came down. To bed at 10 to 9. June Friday 18 1926 Drove mother and papa to Mrs. Bauslaugh's funeral in the afternoon and didn't get home until milking-time. We kids attended the U.F.Y.P.O meeting at night and took Marjorie and Bob McCrow and Marie Taylor with us. Marjorie had to sing and Mr. Butcher gave us a talk. Had some fun coming home with the bunch. Was in bed by 11.25. Saturday 19 Did the usual Saturday work, baking, dusting, etc. and wrote a letter to Helen Milne. Lou, mother, Dan and I went to town at night and Jack and Ernie took Lou and I to the Show to see Harold Lloyd in "For Heaven's Sake." Had several good laughs and were out by 10.15, then enjoyed a Guernsey milk shake each and home at 11. Sunday 20 Was to Church in the morning and heard one good sermon preached by J. M. Finlay of London, also some good music as it was Sunday School Anniversary. We were down to {Peel's?} for the afternoon when we got {him?} I did the worst job I hope I ever have to do.Mr. and Mrs. {Acstea?} Buck spent the evening with us, also Jack and Ernie. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> June Monday 21 1926 The first day of summer and quite warm, also the longest day of the year and it certainly was for me or so its seemed to be for "Katie" meant more to me than the rest. Picked the first wild rose when I went for the mail. In the afternoon Lou and I finished going through the oats once. Tuesday 22 Woke up at 5.20 but went back to sleep and when mother came up I was dreaming about someone. (I wonder who?) Drove the family, except Dan to Brantford in the afternoon. Cousin Eva and Uncle Tom went with us, then we brought Uncle Tom home with us after. Heard a good radio concert so didn't go to bed until 10 o'clock. Wednesday 23 I had company when I went for the mail, the three Pifher boys, their dog, and Vivian McCrow. It was rather stormy in the afternoon so we couldn't go to the oat-field. Picked the first lot of strawberries and had {illegible} for supper. Was to bed by 9.30. June Thursday 24 1926 Lou and I went to town with some mushrooms just before dinner-time. In the afternoon we started through the oats again and found more thistles. Jack took Lou to the Mission Garden Party and Dan and I went along. Not much of a programme but I had a good time as Ernie was there. Came home to find Cousin Jim and Josie, Irene, Carl and Gertie all here so didn't get to bed early. Friday 25 We did some more spudding in the afternoon but before we came up waded across the river and found some orchids, two lady slippers and some moccasins, I guess they would be. Lou, Dan and I were to a shower for Harry Hough and the new wife at night. I danced only 4 dances but that was enough, some record for me. Ernie was there until after lunch and we didn't get home till 3.10 Saturday 26 Received a phone call from Aunt Clara and she, Jess and Uncle Tom came for supper then went to town with us at night. I had to attened a committee meeting for a little while {name missing?} Brought Eleanor, Cousin Eva and Melville out so there was {just?} 12 here all night. We four girls slept in one room but soon went to sleep as we were all tired. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> June Sunday 27 1926 Six of us went to Church, which was held in the Congregation Church. Had some ride home in the back seat. After dinner, Jack and Ernie came so we went for a walk and took some pictures. Aunt Clara was sick all day so they went home early. After the supper dishes were done, Ernie walked them, the 7 of us had a ride in Jack's Ford, then Dan drove the folks to town and I met them at Eleanor's after a nice ride behind "Dolly". Monday 28 Wash day and in the afternoon, Lou and I picked strawberries. We all went over to Cousin Myrtle's for supper as Mildred starts her job in the Brantford Hospital on Thursday. Had some fun playing croquet then crokinole. To bed at midnight. Tuesday 29 It was one lovely warn morning but stormy towards night. Picked some more strawberries and I canned a few. Was rather sleepy after the late hours we've been keeping so retired soon after nine. June Wednesday 30 1926 Lou and I were to town in the morning with the cream then at noon I went with Dan up to Mr. Cockrane's after some buckwheat. Heard a dandy radio concert at night, the first one in ages on account of so many storms. Ernie phoned about the plans to-morrow and then I went to bed, so broke the record of seeing the months end and begin. July Thursday 1 One perfect first of July, weather and everything. Mr. and Mrs. Elmes were out in the afternoon around 4, Ernie came. He brought me the grandest box of chocolates. We went for a long walk and got the cows, then he helped me milk. Up to his mother's for supper, which we had on the verandah and I enjoyed immensely. A wonderful ride home after, with Ernie, and memories of a year ago when he took me to the Garden Party at Shower's Corners. Friday 2 A busy day after the holiday. The haying has started and I drove the horses which they unloaded _____. Took Marie Taylor and Elizabeth Telfer with us to the U.F.Y.P.O meeting where I acted the part of "burn pianist." After the business part they had a {illegible} match, the first one for me in years. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> July Saturday 3 1926 Did the usual Saturday baking and cleaning besides picking and canning berries. Aunt Clara phoned at noon that Cousin Fred Johnson died this morning. To town at night and left Uncle Tom. Elanor and Cousin Melville went down with us but I was too sleepy to have much fun. Sunday 4 We all went to Church and heard a new minister then I went to Depew's for dinner and spent the after-noon with Mary. Had some feed of strawberries. Arrived home after supper but in time to help milk. Ernie came at night and brought Jennie, also the dearest little kitten, "Polly". Opened July 1st box and they surely are good. To bed at 12 o'clock. Monday 5 Drove the horses on the hay-fork several times in the morning and also drove them while papa put on a load after supper for the first time in ages. Had some fun with the new kitten, poor "Buzz" was scared of it. July Tuesday 6 1926 Woke up when mother held "Polly" by my face as I never heard her come up the stairs. We all went to cousin Fred's funeral in the afternoon, the first {Masonis?} one I ever attended. Saw Murray, Gladys Keefer for the first time since they were here years ago. Cousin Nellie, also Margaret, Bob and Uncle Tom came up, too. Wednesday 7 I drove mother to town in the morning and although we didn't get home till almost eleven, the mail wasn't there so I had to walk out for it. Jack came and took Lou to a Garden Party at night. I went to bed at 10.15 and slept until I heard the car at 5 to 12, when Lou got home. Thursday 8 A real hot day at last. I had to help the men by driving the horses on the hay-fork but a lot of time wasted as the fork wasn't working right. Spent a lovely evening on the verandah, playing with "Polly" and trying to {illegible} stayed up until 10.35 to finish "The__ </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> July Friday 9 1926 A busy day for me between driving the horses and housework. We even worked after hours at night but finished the one hay-field. Some excitement trying to rescue a baby robin from a squirrel in one of the big maple trees. Was in bed before half-past nine but a storm came up at 10.15 and woke me up. Mother was still up so brought "Polly" up to us. Some fun them. Saturday 10 Woke up about 4 to put the windows down for it was raining again but didn't get up for a couple of hours. A wet day and colder at night when we went to town. Had a load coming up the hill, as we took Eleanor, Cousin Melville and Eva Home. Heard that Ernie went to the hospital to help out in a transfusion of blood case, instead of Melbourne last week. Sunday 11 We all went to Cunningham's for dinner and in the afternoon went for a long walk. Had another feed of strawberries as we stayed for supper too. It was late by the time we got home and finished the work. Ernie and Roscoe spent the evening {end of the page cut off} July Monday 12 1926 Rushed out before finishing breakfast drinks to pick strawberries before the rain. Clear again late in the day. It was Ernie's 21st birthday and I had the pleasure of spending part of it with him as we were to a reception given in the Church for Mr. Wilson and his family. Had some fun eating lunch when we were beside Mr. and Mrs. A. Taylor. Tuesday 13 A lovely day but not very warm. I had a nice walk for the mail in the morning, took Polly with me for the first time and the birds were singing all the way. I wonder if they are the same ones which used to sing last year. Lou and I went through the oat-field for barley in the afternoon and finished it for one more year. Wednesday 14 To town in the morning with mother and saw Ernie in the yellow wagon. The mail wasn't there when we came home so I had my usual walk after it and Polly went too. Our little {baute pallet?} nearly died on account of her first egg being {shelled?} but saved her by breaking it. Some operation! </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> July Thursday 15 1926 A nice summer day and not very hot. I spent most of the morning canning cherries and after dinner had to help with the hay. Mrs. Crombie and Budge brought a couple of pictures taken the Sunday we were there and stayed till about 7. Jack was here in the evening for a few minutes, then he and Lou went for a drive to bed at 10.45 Friday 16 Another perfect day. Didn't have to go all the ay to the mail-box for once as Mrs. Pifher had been out and was bringing ours too. Helped with the hay in the afternoon and also after I milked. Saturday 17 Heard the alarm-clock in Dan's room at 5.10 then promptly went to sleep again but got up at 15 minutes to 6. Finished getting in the hay that was cut at noon and a storm came up after dinner. To town at night Cousin Bertha was in the car for a while and we saw {Heather?} and Frances Munn. Brought Mary N. home with us. July Sunday 18 1926 We all, except papa, went to Church in the morning and Dan joined. It also was the first time for Lou and I to lake Sacrament. Got a surprise when we went in and Ernie was there too. He came at night and brought Uncle Tom Birley then he took me up home for awhile. When we got back Jack and Lou had taken Mary home. When we got back Jack and Lou had taken Mary home. An attempted hold-up in front of Cochrane's on our way down but we got through alright Ernie gave me another picture, all framed, and seemly real pretty Monday 19 Wakened at 3 by an awful thumping sound which {proved?} to be a mouse in the trap. Gave it to Polly then to bed again. {illegible} in a busy morning, for Lou and I had to go to town besides picking cherries, canning the berries, Jack brought and baking a cake. We all went to the barn-raising at Mr. Syayles' in the afternoon. I helped by cutting up potatoes for salad then had an interesting time watching. Tuesday 20 Drove the horses on the hay-fork in the morning and after dinner, went through the other piece of oats for barley, then I helped pick cherries till milking time. Mother and papa wanted to {call?} at Seatt's in the evening time. Mr. {illegible} bull, who died Sunday night so we all drove in then {illegible} the evening at Cousin Fred Barkers! </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> July Wednsday 21 1926 Was to town with Lou in the morning, came home and canned nearly a basket of cherries, then went for the mail. Some hot day for Mrs. Turnbell's funeral and I drove for the first time in a funeral procession. Stopped at Burrell's a few minutes on our way home. Had the pleasure of going to the canning Garden Party with Ernie and Mr. and Mrs. Birley. A good programme and a dandy time. Home at 12. Thursday 22 Had some showers to-day and the weather was much cooler. The Crombie family were here for supper and we went for a long walk as they wanted to se the other house where they lived for awhile. Friday 23 Was greeted by a {skunk?} when I went to the barn to milk in the morning but it was in a trap. Drove to town with a letter for papa and took Mrs.Pifher with {marjust?} before dinner. Warren Maggie and Betty were here in the evening after {eleven?} July Saturday 24 1926 Did the usual Saturday's work and finished my partof the haying. Cousin Melville came ou after 5 to do some shingling then went back to town with us at night. Ernie was down for the first time in a long while. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> July Tuesday 27 1926 Picked cherries most of the day. Didn't go for the mail till after 12 but had company and Harold and Vivian on the way out, and Harold coming back. Went with Margaret and Jack to a barn dance at Mr. Sayle's at night and had a good time in spite of the music, thanks to Ernie. Wednesday 28 Had some rain during the day but Lou and I got to town with out load of fruit. In the afternoon, The Sinclair's came out for cherries. Then stayed for supper, and Marcus Adeney was here after eggs and thinks married life is the only thing! Received letters from both Jess and Helen about coming up. Thursday 29 Lou and I had to go to town about noon with some mushrooms. Phoned to all the Keglane bunch to let then know where the meeting is to be held to-morrow night. Picked cherries all afternoon and Mrs. Weber and Martin came down in the evening after {supper?}. Did the supper dishes after they left and to bed {at 12.50?}. July Friday 30 1926 Picked cherries all morning then to town again about noon with Lou. Canned some sour cherries in the afternoon and picked a few black currants. The three of us went to the U.F.Y.P.O meeting which was held at Carr's and took Bob, Bill, Marie and Elizabeth. It was mostly contests. The boys provided lunch, ice cream and cake and the waiters were very funny. Saturday 31 A busy day. Received a letter from Ruth saying that Bert was real sick. To Town at night and saw all the gang, Marjorie is home, then Jess and bob showed up and came home with us. After midnight before we got to bd so saw the end of July. August Sunday 1 Jess, Lou, Bob, Dan and I went to Church and were late. Pain after but we went to the picnic at Bendemere with Mrs. Buck and the bunch. Lots of fun, especially when Ernie too Ethel, Eileen and myself for a boat ride. The second one for me. A heavy rain at night so all were to bed early. {Jokey Eishman?}.stayed all night </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> August Monday 2 1926 Drove Lou and Jess as far as Eleanor's where we watched the parade put on for Civic Holiday. Walked as far as the old Fair Grounds and saw it again then came on home. In the afternoon, the bunch of young folks from Mrs. Buck's called in their way home from the races, Alice Harley was with them. Melbourne took Jess to the strict dance at night and Bob went home. I have a bad cold. Tuesday 3 Felt better to-day. Canned cherries and raspberries and picked cherries for Town to-morrow. Finished the last piece of cake for supper then had to scurry around and make another after, when Helen Depew phoned that she and Ken {Brother?} With Elais Steele, our cousin from the West, were coming. Spent rather a quiet evening and to bed at 12.45. Wednesday 4 Jess and I went to town with the cream in the morning, then I picked some cherries and had a call from Mr. Smoke while I was doing it, asking for votes. Picked cherries all afternoon, with the help of Polly part of the time. August Thursday 5 1926 A rainy morning but it cleared by noon, so mother, Jess, Lou and I took the fruit to town. Saw Cousin Bertha and called in there on the way home. Had to attend a meeting of the directors of the U.F.Y.P.O. at Mrs. Kelly's and Ernie came and went with me. Drew up programmes for the rest of the year. Had a nice drive home, Ernie ran the car part of the way. Friday 6 Received word in the mail that Aunt Ruby, Eltyh and Jack are coming Sunday. Jess and I went to the river in the afternoon for a swim, the first on for me this year and I surely enjoyed it. A storm at night, so we couldn't go out to Wishart's. Saturday 7 Put in the morning, picking and canning fruit, also baking some and did the dusting in the afternoon also cut Lou's hair. Went to town at night and saw Eleanor with Alberta and Pete. Some fun in the car with 4 in the back seat and Jess and Robert in the front {then?} the bunch went and had some {?} and ice-cream. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> August Sunday 8 1926 Jess, Dan and I went to the station to meet Ethyl and Jack, then the four of us attended Church. Just {8?} for dinner {illegible} in the afternoon. Bob, Cousin Mary Johnson, Jimmy Peterson, the Sticklands, Eleanor, Alberta, Pete and Cousin Melville, Jack and Ernie came at different times making 19 for supper. Had some ride after the milking was done in Jack's car to Brantford and back to Bendemere. The {?} folks left after we got home but the driver didn't seem to be in a hurry. Monday 9 Mr. Pifher and his father were over in the afternoon helping the men draw in the wheat so I didn't have to. Lou, Ethyl and I picked cherries instead. Went to bed in good time {illegible} at night. Tuesday 10 Canned raspberries in the morning and went for the mail with Jack. After dinner, I had the fun of dyeing a dress, also I made out the entries for Fronts Exhibition. We kids got Eleanor and Cousin Melville and spent the evening with the {illigeble} Raced a storm home and though bed at {illegible} August Wednesday 11 1926 A flat tire when I went to the barn in the morning but had it fixed when we took the {illegible} down. The Webster's came in the afternoon but Lou and I left about 4 with Jack and Ernie, had supper at Ernie's Uncle Art's then the 6 of us went to the Garden Party at Zenda. A ball game, first and a wonderful programme after {girn?} by a band, Shea's Orchestra and 17 performers. A sleepy but wonderful ride home and got in at a quarter to 3. Thursday 12 A rainy morning so there was no fruit to pick except a few raspberries. Jack walked out with me to get the mail there was a note from his mother saying she would be here on Sunday for a few hours. Had several dances with Lou and Ethyl before we started the supper dishes. Got to bed a few minutes before ten. Friday 13 Picked cherries all morning until time to go for the mail and Ethyl and I took them to town in the afternoon. We kids all went to the U.F.Y.P.O. meeting at Mr. Buck's at night and passed an accident on the way. Had a real nice time listening to the boys programmes. {illegible} {serving?} the mob then several swell dances with Ernie. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> August Saturday 14 1926 Had the usual Saturday work to do and went for the mail alone at noon. Bob name up in the afternoon and when we went to town at night, he took Ethyl to Mohawk to dance. Eleanor left for Toronto and Marjorie came home for her holiday so saw her for a little while. Sunday 15 We 5 kids went to Church and Aunt Ruby, also Mr. Mr. Snell and Mrs. Cooper had come when we got home. They were here until about 5 o'clock. Had supper early then did the milking. Ethyl and Bob went off for a drive so when the boys came Lou and I went with them. Ernie and I drove around "The Hoch" for the first time in a long while and I was in at 10.45. Monday 16 Ethyl went with me to get the mail and I received a card from Alberta, also a letter from Helen, saying she would come on the 28th. Rather a stormy afternoon and spent it mending while being entertained by Jack telling me all the Temes he had at school. All sleepy at night so retired at 9 o'clock. August Tuesday 17 1926 Awake at 5.30 but didn't get up until I heard mother. Ethyl went with me again for thr mail in the morning. A rainy afternoon so couldn't pick fruit. Mended stockings instead. After supper, Ethyl and I had several dances to photograph music, then read some and to bed in good time. Wednesday 18 Ethyl and Jack went with me to town in the morning. Too early for the mail so I walked out for it at noon of the picking a basket of cherries. Real cold but Jack and I went in the river after dinner and Ethyl paddled. Had a nice time at night when Melbourne came down and Ernie brought Jennie, playing "I Doubt It" and dancing. Ira Elmes was supposed to be married at noon. Thursday 19 Had to deliver a basket of cherries so Ethyl and I took them down in the morning. Saw Ernie in the milk-wagon, also Melbourne at Taylor's, his 17th birthday to-day. The Telfer's, also Scott Turnbill came over in the afternoon and were here for supper. Lou and Ethyl had gone to bed about 9 and i was going when Gordon Webster and Vera landed in with some new Radio batteries. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> August Friday 20 1926 A cloudy, cold day. Dan and papa were over to Mr. Pifher's drawing in oats all day so I had the fun of doing all the milking morning and night. Picked some cherries in the afternoon. Jack C. came to take Lou to a Garden Party at night so Ethyl and I went along. Laughed all the way there, then Mr. Bowan got up and sang a laughing piece to make matters worse. Rain and pelted peanuts all the way home. Saturday 21 Still raining when I got up but stopped later. Lou and I drove Ethyl and Jack to the station right after dinner. Eleanor came down while we were waiting for the train so we brought her home with us for supper. She helped me do some of the dusting. Went in to town at night but the weather was rather stormy so we came home early. Saw Ernie for a few minutes. Sunday 22 A lovely day for a change. Lou wasn't feeling very good in the morning so we didn't go to church. Finished the milking at night then Ernie came for me with the bunch in Alice's car and we had a dandy supper in the lawn. Six of us went for a moonlight walk after, then a drive, had some ice cream and saw Ernie home. I got in just ahead of Lou. August Monday 23 1926 The usual Monday morning work and in the afternoon, managed to go over the berry patch in spite of the stormy weather. Lou and I broke the record lately and went off to bed at 8.20. Tuesday 24 Lou and I went to town in the morning and brought Aunt Marie and Cousin Bertha home with us. Made some ice-cream then spent the rest of the afternoon down by the river. Alice and the gang called for me at night then we went down for Ernie and I had a wonderful time dancing at Mohawk Park until 12 o'clock. Got home at 1.15 after a nice drive with Ernie and I in the from seat so far as {Bondemme?}. Wednesday 25 I had the job of tying up the wool and grain for Toronto Fair and we sent it off when Lou, mother and I went down to take Aunt Marie and Cousin Bertha home. Drove to Brantford and {illegible} before we left them as they hadn't been there for {years?} they seemed to enjoy it immensely. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> August Thursday 26 1926 Lou and I had to go to town again with some cows for Mr. Munn. Got home too early for the mail so had my usual walk after it. All the Munn family, Mrs. Garner and the Sinclair's came ot for the evening and Gordon Webster and "Vid" landed in too orbit a new tranformer for the radio. Danced a little an some fun when we kids ate lunch in the kitchen. Hopped into bed at 12.30. Friday 27 Had company out to the mail-box and back when Harlod and Kenneth Pilfer, also their dog went with me. Helped mow away a loat of oats after dinner, only the seond one I have had to help with this year. The whole family attended the U.F.Y.P.O meeting at Mrs. Mcrow's when Mr. Nixon and Mr. Davidson spoke. Just 10 o'clock when we got to bed. Saturday 28 Helped do the baking and went for thr mail in the morning and met Helen at the station about 4 o'clock. Called at Eleanor's and I had the honour of eating the first piece of her first pie. We all went to town at night, Cousin Melville too.I was out for the afternoon. Ernie treated me to a milkshake when the six of us went to the "creamery". August Sunday 29 1926 Dan's Birthday. He is 19. Jack and the family came for Lou to go to the Fall's just before Helen, Dan, papa and I went to Church. Drove over to Mr. Vernon in the afternoon but came home in good time and as I was getting ready to milk Harvey Hunt and Lawrence Fowler called in. Some joke when the call lasted until Helen, Dan and I had been up to to Mr. Bucks for supper and got home again. Alice and Helen C. had pre-pared it as Mr. and Mrs. Buck didn't get home until we were eating. Monday 30 Woke up at 1 o'clock when Lou arrived home after her trip. Blue Monday, water system out of order so couldn't do the washing, but the weather was perfect. The Depew's came at night, just as I was changing after milking, then we had to eat supper in front of them. Played cards after though, one game called "Truth" which was a little too much. Tuesday 31 Helen and I were to town with the cream and some corn in the morning. Saw Ernie working hard and at noon he phoned about going to the show to-morrow night. We girls went for a walk in the afternoon. {Finished ?} getting stung to swipe some supper. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> September Wednesday 1 1926 Was getting ready to take Helen to the station when her aunt phoned and said she could stay until to-morrow. I had to help get the chickens coops ready to go to Toronto, in the afternoon Carl and Melbourne called for me at night, then Ernie met us in town and we saw the musical show pu on by the Eckardts I enjoyed it immensely, also the drive home after with Ernie as far as Bendemere. {Deans?} Cockran's wedding. Thursday 2 Lou and I took Helen to the station and saw her off then had the car looked over, tires pumped up etc. {cut-off} we go to Toronto next week. Saw "somebody" driving Dolly on the milk wagon. Jack came and took Lou for a drive at night and I went to be as soon as I finished the supper dishes but that was 9 o'clock. Friday 3 Was awake when "Polly" came up the stairs with mother to call me. Did the usual work and at night, Ernie called with Jimmy and they went with Dan and I to a corn roast at Mrs. Buck's. A cold night for games outside but I had a good time, also good feed and night drive home {illegible and cutoff} September Saturday 4 1926 A nasty, wet day so we didn't wait until night to go to town. Called for Eleanor and she went with me to take Lou to Mary's to stay the week-end. Came back and I accompanied Eleanor while she did some shopping, then I met mother and we had to hurry home. Dan was threshing at McCrow's so there was only 3 of us for supper. Sunday 5 Some more rain so none of us went to Church. Ernie phoned in the afternoon to see if I would go up home with him for supper as Ethyl Lackey, her sister and Mr Goft were there. He came for me in the Ford with Bob and the two girls. Spent a nice evening with them all and had a never-to-be-forgotten ride home behind Dolly, which turned out to have an unexpected but Oh! a happy ending. Monday 6 I didn't get so very much sleep, was too happy, I guess. Up in good time for Lou and I had to get the apples ready for Toronto and take them to the Express office. Spent the afternoon getting things ready for the trip to-morrow. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> September Tuesday 7 1926 Up at 3.30 and the work done so we were able to leave soon after five. Warren drove all the way and we certainly had one fine day, the weather was perfect. Got a nice lot of prizes on the pultry and 2 seconds and a third on the apples. Jack was with Lou most of the time, then she stayed with him to see the night performance and we left at 5 and were home at 8. Lou didn't arrive until after 3. Wednesday 8 Lou and I went to the station with the cream in the morning. Received a letter from Jess in the mail saying that she, her mother and Margaret are sailing for England on the 24th. Had a phone call from Ernie at noon and he expects he will be able to go to London with us next week. Was feeling too good I guess, for I had to twist my ankle when I went for the cows. Thursday 9 A rainy day, clearing at night but cold. Spent the day, hopping around, Dan went for the mail at noon and brough Lou and I invitations to Mary App's on the 17th to a dance. To bed at 9. September Friday 10 1926 Lou and I shipped the grain and wool to London in the morning. Mr and Mrs Webster were here for a few minutes in the afternoon and she was telling us all about the plans for Florence's wedding. We three kids went to a dance at Mr. Cockrane's at night given in honour of the newly-married pair. Had a good time in spite of my foot but missed Ernie. Saturday 11 Lou's 23rd birthday and the weather was perfect. Had callers in the afternoon, Bob and Dorothy McCrow and their grandfather. Lou, mother and I went to Brantford after supper to a shower for Florence Webster who is to be married on Monday and had a good laugh when Burnice started being funny, some experience on the road home with a {dreemke?} and his car. Sunday 12 Lou and I represented the family at Church in the morning and heard a splendid sermon on "Prayer". The Websters called in the afternoon but were not here long. Ernie came at night and we had the most wonderful drive yet, up to his place for clothes then around "the block" once more, A perfect evening after on long time without him. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> September Monday 13 1926 Received a letter from Jess saying she would be up on Friday night. In the afternoon Lou and I took some plums down and had the bumps taken out of the fender of the car. Tuesday 14 One perfect day for our trip to London Fair. Ernie went with us and we all stopped at the school to vote, Ernie's first one. Had lunch first of all when we got to London, Ernie and I hunted up the things we had shown. Walked through the cattle and horse stables and Ernie took me on the Scenic Railway-some joke- on The Sea Play which was thrilling for me. Saw the afternoon performance on the grand-stand then home. Ernie helped milk and we listened to catcher returns while eating supper. Wednesday 15 Lou and I went to town with the cream in the morning and it started to rain before we got home. I wrote a letter to Helen after dinner. According to the paper, the Liberal Government got in but Smoke won over Davidson here. September Thursday 16 1926 Some more rain again but it cleared in the afternoon so I could pick some plums. Made out the entries for Paris Fair and there was just 81. Went for the cows at night for the first time in ages. Friday 17 Three men were here from Stratford to buy some sheep and stayed for dinner. Then the Numan boys came in the afternon and brought some more. At night, Dan went to the corn-roast and Jack came for Lou and I then took Ernie, Cousin Melville and Eleanor to a party at Mary App's. Not many there but I had one wonderful time and drive home in the mist afterwards. Some excietment when the other pair in the back seat thought we were lost. Got in at 2.15. Saturday 18 Helped do the baking and did the usual cleaning and dusting. Went to town at night, saw Mildred and walked up the hill with her, and came home early as it was misty again. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> September Sunday 19 1926 Went to church in the morning and had to go nearly to the front. Coming home, we met Aunt Clara, Uncle Tom, Jess and her friend Kay Stoddart on the way here. Mr. and Mrs. Buck were here in the afternoon, also the two girls and Melboune, who stayed for supper then drove up home with Ernie and I. A lovel, warm moon-light night so we went for a long drive after a got home at 11.20 just as Jack was leaving. Drove "Queen" instead of Dolly. Monday 20 Spent a busy day getting things ready for the Fair to-morrow but for once were through in fair times at night for we were in bed by ten. Tuesday 21 Lou and I took the load of fruit, grain, etc. To the Show and had things placed early for once, then had to go down to the Express offices after the grain from London. Lou stayed home at night to entertain Jack but the rest of us went to the show and took Marjorie McCrow with us. Got a nice lot of prizes. To bed about 12. September Wednesday 22 1926 Lou and I took the cream to the station in the morning, once home and had an early dinner, then we all went to the show. Ernie was helping then shows the Guernseys and we watched a couple of classes shown. Gathered the staff up and were home in good time so I did all the milking while Dan and papa made their second trip. Jack was here for supper. Lou, Dan, Eleanor and I ended the day at Mary looking at all her treasure. Were home at 11.10. Thursday 23 A misty wet day and a dull afternoon to look over fruit for the show at Galt to-morrow. Finished in goof time and got to bed real early. Friday 24 Went to Galt with our load and had things placed in good time. Some fun trying to put up an artistic collection of fruit standing in a chair. Dan and papa came home with Lou and I in the Dodge. Rain all afternoon and I did some baking. Aunt Clara, Jess and Margaret were supposed to sail for England to-day. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> September Saturday 25 1926 A rainy day for Galt Fair. We all went though and got a fine lot of prizes, even a first on our "artistic collection". Jack came up in the afternoon and helped us load up, then drove the car home for me while I played "gooseberry" in the front seat and watched one of the prettiest sunsets as the rain stopped when it was time to come home. Sunday 26 A nice bright day but real cold, a frost last night. Mother, Lou, Dan and I went to church in the morning and heard a fine sermon on "three things we ought to know". Was there at night again with Ernie, Carl drove us down and back in the car. Rev. Simon Edwards preached. Got "Queen", then Ernie and I drove "around the block" and he came in for a few minutes when we arrived home. Gave me a letter from Karen to read {with?) with a couple of good pictures in it. Monday 27 Finished the morning's work then Lou and I had to take a couple of pies to the booth at the School Fair. Delivered some pears at Eleanor's and Mrs. Edwards gave us our dinner. Spent the afternoon getting fruit ready for Drumbo Show. September Tuesday 28 1926 Made two trips to Drumbo Show, had to take papa back with a pair of chicken's he forgot the second time. Had the honour of meeting Mr. Cosby from Smithville, who was to judge the poultry. In the afternoon, Lou and I had to go down with the car, as, mother phoned Mr. Bosworth about it in the morning, nothing much wrong but it takes the hills better now. Wednesday 29 Lou and I took the cream to the station, then came home and got a bunch ready for Show and were at Drumbo by noon. Stuck in the mud for a few minutes so parked our car in another place. Some surprise when we saw Ernie back of us in Mr. Birley's truck, with a load of sheep on, so the afternoon wasn't a bit slow as I expected it was going to be. Mrs. Cunningham came so far as their place with us on the way home. Thursday 30 A perfect autumn day. I picked and canned plums in the morning, also went for the mail and after I helped with the dinner dishes, picked 4 baskets of plums, then went at my old job of picking apples. Jack came at night so it was after midnight when we got to bed. In the Paris paper Effie Howard is married. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> October Friday 1 1926 Never thought until I was doing the milking that we were awake again at the end of another month and the start of a new one. Heard some more news when Eleanor phoned, Wade Walter is married. Lou and I were to town in the morning with a load of plums and apples. Did some baking and dusting after dinner. Saturday 2 Rather dull and rainy looking in the morning but it cleared in the afternoon, so that it was perfect for Mary 's wedding at 3 o'clock. Mrs. Wishart phoned afterwards, wanting us to go out and see the flower, which we did and Eleanor went with us. Tasted the wedding-cake and had some ice-cream. Came back to town and saw Ernie for a few minutes. Sunday 3 The whole family attended church in the morning as it was Communion service. Cousin Mrtyle and Will, Bessie, Harold and Uncle Tom had dinner with us and stayed until milking time. Lou went to the Presbyterian Church with Jack and Ernie came for me later with "Dolly" and we had one long, lovely drive and didn't get back until twelve. October Monday 4 1926 Blue-birds for happiness and one was singing when I went out to milk first thing in the morning. A nice warm day but we got a storm before the day was over. Papa had trouble with his truck coming from town and Jack {came?} home with him to {fix?} it and on account of the rain he stayed all night. Tuesday 5 For the first time in years I didn't go to Burford Fair with any fruit. Dan and papa took the grain and poultry over and managed to get there with it, although they were stopped on the road for a while. Had the pleasure of Polly's company to the mail-box and back. Sweet memories of a month ago. Wednesday 6 Papa drove to town with me when I took the cream down and shipped some chickens to Bramp-ton. We all went over to Burford about dinner- time saw Ernie in town as we went through, and had a punk time all afternoon at the Fair. Late getting home at night and Mr. Churchill with his two {messages?} waiting for supper. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> October Thursday 7 1926 Lou and I had a wild-goose chase to the station after Mr. J. Short as he didn't come to the train. Saw Ernie busy delivering milk, on Banfield Street. Just 16 men for dinner but the silo was filled in record time, as they were all in for supper again soon after four. Some rush in the afternoon getting things ready. Friday 8 A nice clear day but cold. Lou and I delivered some fruit in town about noon then I did the weekly cleaning up in the house and finished the afternoon picking apples. Mr. Wilson and his wife were here for supper Lou, Dan and I left right after for the U.F.Y.P.O. meeting which was held at Cousin {Myrtle's?}, Marie and Elizabeth went with us. A nice time and a couple of dances after, or should I say one, with Ernie. Saturday 9 Read some more of Ernie's diary which he let me have last night. Cousin Melville came out at noon so helped pick apples in the afternoon. Mr. Kent and the youngsters were but after came {Snowe?} and later the man came from Kitchener who brought some apples 2 years ago so papa is going to let him have them this year. To town at night but came home early. October Sunday 10 1926 Made a grand rush and went to Church before we went to Princeton for dinner at Mr. Hewitt's. Mr. and Mrs. Heas and their. little girl, Grace were there, also Tom Hewitt's little girl. Beatrice, Jack came after Lou to take her to Church at Richwood and Ernie drove up for his clothes then once more spent a most enjoyable evening, coming home to find the Ford parked. Monday 11 A certain song kept going through my head all the time I was doing my work in the morning and it was "I Love You Truly." Lou and I had another trip to town after dinner when we shipped some Bantams to Norwich. Was going to bed in good time but didn't get there until after eleven as Mr. Prime and some fellow selling baskets landed in. Tuesday 12 A real nice day and I spent the afternoon in the orchard. At night Jack came for the three of us and we went to Eleanor's to celebrate Cousin Melville's and my birthday, which is coming. Ernie arrived about 9.30 after practicing the play. {Illegible} time opening up parcels. Mice was on {atomic few?} </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> October Wednesday 13 1926 Nearly gave "something" all away when Lou surprised me by asking if I knew what Ernie was going to give me for my birthday and I had the misfortune to blush. Mr. and Mrs. Webster, Forrest and Dorothy May. Edith's little girl, called at night after Lou and Dan were in bed. Thursday 14 Mother went to town with me in the morning to see about Dan having an operation. Saw Ernie for a few minutes to talk to while mother was at the doctor's. Once more on Thursday, Oct. 14, I said Good-bye but this time it was to Dan when we left him at the hospital at 6.30. Did the milking when I came home and then listened to the Radio until 10.00 wondered if Dan were sleeping. Friday 15 Mr. Munroe phoned as soon as the operation was over to say that Dan had come through it alright. Picked up potatoes after dinner, then mother, Lou and I went down to see him. Only stayed a few minutes as he was quite "dopey" yet. Jack came in the evening to see Lou. October Saturday 16 1926 A nasty, wet day. Mother received a card from Aunt Clara, which was posted in Liverpool. Paid Dan a visit in the afternoon, then Lou and I got Eleanor and did the Saturday shopping while mother stayed at the hospital. Eleanor told us about another wedding, Edith Martin is going to marry Wilfred {Gurney?} this month. Sunday 17 Took Marjorie McCrow to church with us and left mother at the hospital while we were there. Jack came in the afternoon and was here for supper, then he and Lou took another drive to see Dan again. Ernie was in {with?} him in the afternoon and came for me at night and we spent the evening at his place. Saw a certain birthday present coming home {illegible...} nice as the {given?}. Monday 18 Rain again. Went for the mail about noon and there was a letter from Helen, also one for Dan from her. Mother, Lou and I spent part of the afternoon with him and he seemed a lot better, perhaps the letter had something to do with it. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> October Tuesday 19 1926 Was down to see Dan in the afternoon and he was some pretty carnations to look at that Mrs. Webster brought him last night. Had the Websters and Warren, Maggie and Aunt Josie here in the evening after they visited Dan. Was more than pleased when Ernie phoned to let me know how he made out in the Brant County Plowing Match. He fot first and he also invited me to the feed {they?} are giving the actors after the play to-morrow. Wednesday 20 Rain at frist then the forst snow-storm of the season. A {softer?} day and Harry Munn and {Marie?} Walter were supposed to be married in the afternoon. Lou and I had two trips to the Express Office in the morning, the second one, after Mr Nison who was here for dinner. I was terribly disappointed when we couldn't go at night to see the play Ernie was in so spent the evening burning up a certain bunch of letters. Thursday 21 We managed to get down to see Dan in the afternoon and he' begininng to want to come home. Dan, Lou and I recived letters from Jess, also some pictures of England. Ernie called up and he had come first in to-days match and was first for thr best crown, for the first time. October Friday 22 1926 Rain, nothing but Rain! Didn't get down to see Dan, did some baking and dusting, etc. instead. Saturday 23 A better day than we've had lately and we went to town in the afternoon. Lou and i did the shopping while mother was wirh Dan, then Eleanor and Lou and I spent some time with him before we had to go afte Cousin Melville. He and Elanor came out with us. Ernie phoned after supper and I had a chat with him while the rest were in the kitchen. Sunday 24 Another dark, wet day as far as the weather was concerned but Ernie came for me early in the afternoon and we went with his folks up to Uncle Art's. Wore my birthday present but no one noticed it until we got home at night and Lou spied it when Ernie came in for a few minutes, One wonderful day for me. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> October Monday 25 1926 Just 25 years ago at 8 o'clock in the morning I appeared on the scene, only it was a Thursday. Lou and mother had to have another look at "the ring" and mother never said a thing only asked what Ernie intended to do for a living. While I did the milking at night, I was composing a letter to Ernie but lost nerve when it came to writing it. Tuesday 26 Drove papa up to Mr. Well's about noon to see the thresher there so didn't have to walk out for the mail. Managed to get down to see Dan in the afternoon and wore my ring for the second time but didn't have Ernie to put it on. Dan looked a lot better than he has for a long while. Wednesday 27 Mrs. Adeney was in after eggs so I had a ride out to the mail-box. A lovely day for a change. Some run when I went for the cows at night after old "Nigger" and a heifer but with the help of Mr. Taylor and his father got them back in the pasture. Jack was here and spent the evening with {illegible}. October Thursday 28 1926 Dan phoned from the hospital in morning. He was out in a chair. Went down to see him after dinner and took Mrs. Elmes and Cousin Bertha wit us. While there, Mr. Webster came in, then she came out home with us and Mr. Webster came after her at night with Bernice and Forrest. He mad the Radio work once more, and didn't it sound fine. Friday 29 A real nice day and spent some of it getting ready for the Masquerade dance of the U.F.Y.P.O Club, held at Cochrane's. Ernie and Roscoe came after Lou and I and Ernie got 2nd at the N. Dumfries {Playing?} match. Some rare costumes at the dance and as it was my first masquerade party, I surely enjoyed it, especially the dances with Ernie. Also my first ride in the truck {illegible} in the front seat. Saturday 30 More rain but mother and I managed to get down for Dan in the morning and brought him home once more. Duated in the afternoon with the aid ? of Polly. Have to use lamps at night but they are not so bad, especially when the Radio is working good as it was to night. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> October Sunday 31 1926 Lou and I went to Church in the morning and heard a great sermon on "How God works in a round about way". Called at Eleanor's on the way home. Lou spent the afternoon at the Cunningham's and after she left, the Telfer family, Cousin Eva and Uncle Tom called. Ernie came later so I had company while I milked, Listened to Radio a little while after the dishes were done, Ernie helped me wipe them, then he took me for a drive, up home and "around the block". One wonderful ride with and perfect ending. November Monday 1 Milked old "Nigger" for the last time in the morning, as she and the younger cattle went right after dinner, then Lou and I had a trip down to the Junction after papa. His 63rd birthday and a nasty wet day. A lonesome job milking at night after last night. Tuesday 2 Mr. Webster and two Hydro men were here in the afternoon to see about us getting Hydro. Started making some Christmas gift and amused Dan by the way I was doing things. November Wednesday 3 1926 Lou and I were to town in the morning with the cream and had the November interest put on our {Back books?}. Saw the Golden Guernsey milk wagon but better still, saw Ernie himself at night, when he and Roco spent the evening with us. Jack was here too and {Aeshie Will?} who is going to {Illegible?} to-morrow. Some {illegible} candy, then dancing with Ernie, although Lou was trying to tell one how rude I was. Thursday The Threashers were here all day so we were busy getting meals ready most of the time. Friday 5 The threshing was done by noon and we had only 8 extra men for dinner. I helped pick over some peas for the "Royal" then Lou and I took them and the oats to the Express Office. Mr. Pifher went down town with us. Most wonderful 2 months of my life have just passed. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> November Saturday 6 1926 Cousin Melville came out at dinner-time and Lou and I helped him pick up potatoes until time to go to town. Took Eleanor down with us while we did our shopping. Marjorie Telfer phoned at night. She is home for the week-end. Sunday 7 Went to the reopening of our Church in the morning and it certainly is beautiful now. Some crowd there Uncle Tom Van Berklin and his sister were here when we came home and the Webster family all landed in the afternoon. To church at night again with Lou and Jack but didn't come home with them. {Illegible} I had another wonderful drive with Ernie after having pie at the Galt road Fridge. Monday 8 A nice sunny day and Marjorie, Bessie, Harold and Cousin Eve came over for dinner. Had a good laugh when Marjorie asked about my ring. Thanksgiving Day again and a real one for me with so much to be thankful for, but most of all, Ernie and all the thrilling times we've had. November Tuesday 9 1926 A mild wet day with a thunderstorm at night. I had the job of helping papa get the chicken ready for the Winter Fair at Toronto and that took up most of the day. Wednesday 10 Washed some more chickens feet in the afternoon and as the weather was much colder, it wasn't much fun. Jack came in on his way home from work so was here for supper and the evening. Thursday 11 Papa shipped the poultry to Toronto so took the cream down with him and Lou and I didn't have to go. Ernie came at night and we spent a quiet evening listening to an Armistice Day programme from New york, of such pieces {illegible} "K. Katie", "Till We Meet Again" and "There's a Long Long {Rail?}" </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> November Friday 12 1926 Mr. and Mrs. Burrill drove out in the morning with some cabbages, carrots, etc. for us and stayed for dinner. Lou and I received a letter from Jess in the mail, written before she received mine. Saturday 13 Mother, Lou, Dan and I went to town in the afternoon and took Marjorie McCrow with us, also Mrs. Elmes and Eleanor. Some Load! Lou drove as far as the corner with Jack in the truck coming home. Sunday 14 We all were over to Aunt Josie's for dinner and the afternoon I {reve?} had to play at church so we had a quite time. Came home rather early so finished the work in good time. Ernie and I had one more wonderful dive "around the block" then stopped at his place on the way back {illegible} awhile and Roscoe. November 15 1926 A beautiful morning but showers after dinner. Mr. Buck and Melbourne were down pulling turnips for us so we got them all in. I helped load one load and got a soaking doing it. Tuesday 16 A rainy night, so didn't decide to go to Toronto until Warren phoned. One mad rush but we were off a little before 9. Had the good-luck to see Ernie on Banfield St on our way. Ate our lunch before we went into the Show, then spent the afternoon seeing things. I learned something about canning fruit, I didn't know before. Left for home soon after it and when we got back Jack had finished the milking. U.F.Y.P.O meeting but we were too late to go. Wednesday 17 A nice day once again. Had lots of odd jobs to do. Received an invitation at noon from Mrs. Crombie to a dance on Friday night. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> November Thursday 18 1926 Rain all day then snow at night. Drove papa to the station in the morning as he went to Toronto again to buy back his grain. Helped Dan clean some grain by turning the fanning milk. Jack, Lou and Dan and I started down to the station for papa but I got out when I met Ernie coming in and came home with him. Told him something I thought of during the week. Friday 19 A year or two ago it would have taken a lot to have kept me from going to the dance at Crombrie's but things have changed some since then and stayed home, even after papa said we ought to go if the roads weren't too bad. I wonder why? Saturday 20 Mother and I went to town in the morning so had to do the Saturday's baking after dinner. Had "anti freeze" put in the car as the weather is colder again. Called Ernie up at night to see if he had to work to-morrow night or not. November Sunday 21 1926 The whole family managed to get to Church in the morning, Marjorie McCrow went down with us, then we had dinner at Cousin Myrtle's. Ernie came after one there and we had a nice snowy drive home. He helped us milk after we had a good laugh at his costume. When the supper dishes were all done, he took me up to his mother's and we spent the evening sitting around the stove then an enjoyable drive home. Monday 22 The usual Monday's work then in the afternoon I helped Lou pick over some of the Show Oats. Mrs. Kelly phoned at noon to find out if I could go with the bunch to Guelph on Friday to a Conference. Tuesday 23 Baked some pies for mother in the morning then put in another afternoon hand picking oats. Heard some good radio while we were doing it, which helped some. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> November Wednesday 24 1926 Spent another day doing the grain for Guelph. Had a phone-call from Ernie at night about going on Friday. Just one month ago, I wore my ring for the first time. Thursday 25 Lou, Mother, Dan and I went to town in the afternoon and sent off the grain to Guelph besides doing some shopping Ernie phoned and said he was going home for the night. Friday 26 Awake at 6 but didn't get up until 20 after as it was raining. Ernie came for me and we left his car at Mrs. Kelly's and went with Harold Wilma to Guelph. An {illegible} day for me listening to speeches, etc. Had dinner and supper with the boys in the Cafeteria. Joe Skys came home with us. One wonderful ride, even if there was a flat tire and it was raining. Finished the day by attending the dance at William's were I had some swell dances with Ernie. Home at 3.45 after a cold drove in Jack's care and {Illegible}. November Saturday 27 1926 Spent the day, picking chickens and turkeys for Guelph. Rain and it was one cold job. Went to bed early at night, was there by 8.30. Sunday 28 We all had dinner and spent the afternoon at Warren's, Betty's birthday, she is 3 years old. Mr. and Mrs. Webster called in the evening but I went with Ernie when he came for a ride "around the block" then called for Roscoe and brought him down with us. The boys came in for a little while before going home. Some argument in the kitchen on speeches, etc. Monday 29 Up rather early to get the dressed poultry packed, then I did the milking and separating while Dan and papa did the other work and they went to the Express Office. Received, or at least papa did, his bronze medal for best collection of {illegible} at the C.N.E. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> November Tuesday 30 1926 Drove mother to town in the afternoon since we didn't get down on Saturday. Sat up and listened to a good Radio concert until 10 o'clock. December Wednesday 1 Election day, so the four of us went to the school after dinner to vote. Listened to the returnes over the Radio at night and Mr. Nixson got in here as we didn't lose our votes. However the rest of Ontario went for Governemnrt control of liquors and Mr. Ferguson or rather Connservatives won by a big majority. Thursday 2 A cold day for our trip to Guelph. Mother stayed home but Jack and Ernie came and went with us - after the car started and Ernie had blistered his hand cranking it. Saw most of the show before lunch and sat in the ring for a while after with Ernie and talked about several {things?} a nice ride home, sepecially when they let me get in the middle, ate chocolate most the way. A nice warm horse {rauppu?} when did the milking, danced and took Ernie home, aslo {illegible}, it was the end of a perfect day. December Friday 3 1926 Found out a few things from papa while we were milking in the morning. Had company at night, Mr. and Mrs. Cocharne, Isabel, Scott and Donald were all here. Kept wishing it were last night again. Saturday 4 Recived an early phone call from Eleanor saying "Mickey" had disappeared- she was quite worried about him. A cold day and I didn't even have to go for the mail ad Dan and papa madetwo trips, one to town and one to Telfer's. They put in the cattle and horse for winter and I had the fun of helping them tie up the cattle after I finished milking. Sunday 5 A real winter day and we didn't get out to Church. Ernie came about 4 o'clock, stayed till {I?} helped with the milking, then he took me up to his mother's for supper. Had one pleasant evening, even if we did have a serious talk after Mrs. Buck go the rest off to bed. Memories of 3 months ago. Home at 11.20 {Lou?} home fun helping Jack get his car out of a snow drift. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> December Monday 6 1926 Helped papa get some chickens ready for Galt Show in the morning and he hired Taylor's truck to take them up in the afternoon. Tuesday 7 Lou, Dan and I went to town in the afternoon and had some fun getting up the fast hill. Eleanor phoned and the boys found her cat so she was feeling quite gay again. Wednesday 8 Received our 1925 Income Tax papers as will have to make them out now, started them in the afternoon. Jack was here at night and Ernie brought Roscoe and Jeremy to help clip the {cows?} for us. They were late finishing up so didn't see much of Ernie. December Thursday 9 1926 They certainly made a big improvement in the cows. Warren, Maggie and his sister called in the morning, just as I was mixing up the Christmas cake so I had to finish my job. Papa went to the Galt Poultry Show in the afternoon and arrived home about 10.30 with one cup and some special prizes. Friday 10 Had to make two trips to the mail-box as there was nothing there when I went out at noon. Jack came and took the three of us to the U.F.Y.P.O Box Social. Some social, as there were two boys to every girl. Ward Kelly and Nelson Hamilton helped me eat mine. A swell ride home afterwards as Jack drove Ernie down to "Bendemere" Sunday 11 Did the usual baking and cleaning up and also finished making out the Income papers. Went to bed early at night. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> December Sunday 12 1926 Lou, Dan and I went to Church in the morning and took Marjorie with us. Called in at Eleanor's on the way home to get the pictures of Mary's wedding, and saw Alberta and Pete who were there for the day. Ernie came for me about 9 o'clock and took me up home to get Roscoe. Had another talk about our plans for next year. Monday 13 A damp, misty day, a real "blue Monday". Had a call from the Watkin's agent just as I was doing the breakfast dishes. Spent the afternoon hem-stitching curtains for the parlour and also talking over different things. Tuesday 14 Had the job of icing the Christmas cake in the morning and after dinner, finished another curtain besides doing my usual work. Went to bed early at night then Lou and I talked till late. December Wednesday 15 1926 I might have lost Polly, as she fell in the tank of water while she was hunting in the attic but she was smart enough to hop out. Was to town with Dan in the afternoon drove the pony down and we had a nice cold ride. Jack was here at night to see Lou. Thursday 16 Lou and I spent the afternoon getting parcels done up for Christmas, then at night I wrote a letter to Helen and addressed the {Illegible} I have to mend. Mother received a phone call from {Chachain} saying that her brother Harry is dead. Friday 17 A cold walk to the mail-box at noon then didn't get anything so had to go in the afternoon again but got a ride out with Mr. Holmes. He came with one of the tail-less kittens for papa. Lou named it "Sonny". Hung the new parlour curtains with Lou's help. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> December Saturday 18 1926 One endless week_ but to-morrow's Sunday. Mother went to town with Dan in the afternoon. Eleanor phoned to let us know what she received for her birthday. It was roses and they arrived a trifle early. Sunday 19 Ernie came early in the afternoon and we went down to have a look at the other house it was just a look so we couldn't go inside. A wonderful afternoon for me, also evening. Ernie helped milk and after supper about 9.30 we drove up to his mother's after {some?} at Bendemere soon, now. Some excitement when his car {Illegible} so it was 1.30 when we got to bed. Monday 20 From 10 until 4.30 we packed 17 geese, 3 turkeys and {illegible} chickens. Eleanor's 26th birthday and she phoned in the afternoon. December Tuesday 21 1926 Supposed to be the shortest day but it was more like the longest as we were up real early to get the poultry off to town. Did the wash-ing, had an early dinner, went out with Dan to the mail-box, {got?} a parcel from England than Dan brought one home from Hamilton. I put up a few decorations and Mr. and Mrs. Webster came in some more parcels for us and some fun when mother told her about Lou and I and our plans. Wednesday 22 Busy getting ready for Christmas Day. Mother cooked the cranberries and I made the pudding sauce. Lou went to a concert at Richwood at night and came to bed about 1 o'clock. Thursday 23 Drove mother and Dan to town with the car and had it washed while we did the last of our christmas {shopping? Saw?} Ernie {who gave?} us a calendar. We came at night {illegible} time helped me with {illegible} after supper, then took Lou and I to the {illegible} canning. Had a wonderful {illegible] I guess. Just see what happens. It must have been the {illegible} for christmas. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> December Friday 24 1926 A real busy day so didn't have much chance to get excited over parcels. Nearly had a fit when I got one from Bill but there was something for Lou and Dan also inside so I wasn't quite so mad. Received invitations to Marjorie McCrow's next Tuesday night. Saturday 25 Did the milking before we opened any parcels. I got one big surprise when I thought Ernie had given me a diary and Lou came down with another great big package from him which turned out to be the swellest set of white ivory in a case of grey and blue. Just 17 for dinner- I {illegible} had a diagonal. The Telfer's left early, then Jack took Cousin Melville down for Eleanor and after the chores were done, we young folks went up to Mrs. Buck's for supper and made 25 there. Helped with the dishes after and spent the evening dancing. Had some wonderful ones with Ernie and so ended the happiest Christmas Day I have ever had. Sunday 26 Cousin Eva and Uncle Tom stayed yesterday and are going to be here for a while. Spent a quite afternoon sitting around the fire-place. Ernie was here in time to help milk and Jack came for supper. Had a good laugh when Eleanor was kissed under the mistletoe. One wonderful {Illegible} when for the first time I had somebody's head on my lab in front of the {glate?}. Ernie when home early and took Eleanor and Cousin Melville in. December Monday 27 1926 Slept in some so we had to make up for lost time to get the washing, etc. done by dinner-time. Had some fun in the afternoon, looking through "Hope Chests" and planning. Was in bed by 9 o'clock to get some sleep for to-morrow night. Tuesday 28 Cousin Eva and I spent the afternoon cutting out some of the goods Mother gave me for Christmas. Jack came for us at night to go to Mrs. McCrow's. Would have had one slow time, as there was such a crowd there if it hadn't been for Ernie. He brought me home so we left rather early and had one perfect tide down the road, planning different things and then the worst part od all, he had to go. Wednesday 29 Didn't go for the mail until the afternoon. Got several letters written and in the evening Mr. and Mrs. Pifher came over to let papa know about the price of the farm etc.{So?} didn't get to bed until 11.15. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> December Tuesday 30 1926 Mr. and Mrs. Buck came down in the afternoon and he went with papa to look over Mr. Pifher's farm while we women folks sewed and mended etc. and talked over different matters. They seemed to be trying to prepare me for the worst but... I'm afraid it fell on death ears. We kids drove the car into Eleanor's at night and spent a nice evening playing cards. I {illegible Wishbart?} family and Jack and Ernie were there too and I was lucky enough to get Ernie as a partner to start anyway. Friday 31 Drove the car to town once more in the morning and got one glimpse of Ernie on his milk sleigh. Was home by noon and Lou had dinner already. Ernie came in the evening and Jack didn't get here until late but we spent the last of 1926 the most wonderful year yet, in front of the fire-place and I had the pleasure of having the head of the dearest boy I know, on my lap. Yes 1926 was even more wonderful then 1920 and that is saying something. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> Memoranda Saw January in and out, February in and out and March in and also out then the beginning of April and the end of it. We were singing "Everything's Gonna Be Alright" as May started. Jack was here- but Ernie was here to see it go and June come in. Broke the record at the end of June but saw the beginning of August and October. Some year!. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> Memoranda Duty makes us do thing well but love makes us do them beautifully. Transmutation A grain of sand in an oyster's shell That it couldn't eject, so it covered it well With a precious coast which we call a gem, and deem it fit for a diadem A bit of care that the heart lends space- That love cannot escape, but can outwardly grace With such royal beauty till all the world May see how a care can be impearled No longer doubt, nor fear, nor, grieve, Nor on uncertain evils dwell; Past, present, future calmly leave To them who doeth all things well Imperishable Alone in power, supreme in grace, With the wings of an eagle, the voice of a dove; Outlasting death and time and space- love. Weather Records Date Remarks Therm The Human Touch High thoughts and noble in all lands Help me, my soul is fed by such. But, ah, the touch of lips and hands- The human touch! Warm, vital, close, life's eye {bols?} dear- There need I most, and now and here. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> March 3, 1927 Wedding picture of Jean Barker and Ernest Buck at Hazel Grove Farm Picture given to me (L.B.) by Maggie Barker June 19/86 </div> transcribed https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/fd659c3ce24eb77936cd4e4fdc933898.pdf b054b8c67dd29f5780e972e71d2e2fb6 PDF Text Text �� https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/46df8dc5f2d5eabdaa68914e7d03c668.pdf 810e3ca40c9ed336c2beff128250df48 PDF Text Text Jeannie Watson (1877-1972)  1901-1902 Diary  Transcribed by Rural Diary Archive volunteers Burnside Farm Cottage {drawing of a paper scroll with the following text: "Plan and Work done on our House"; diagonal text to the right of drawing: "Burnside Farm"} Lot D Concession II. Aldborough Township Elgin Co. Ontario. Canada Our House During the summer of 1901, we decided to build a new house, as the house we were then living in, although not so very old, was very cold and in need of a great amount of repairs. As we had seen and liked the mason work done by McKay Bros. of Clachan we wrote to Mr. Josiah McKay, asking him to do the mason work and as early in the spring of 1902 as possible, which he promised to do. As we had very little timber of our own, we decided to put up a solid brick, with a stone foundation. The first story is to be three brick thick, with iron strapping, a hollow of an inch and then the lath and plaster, making a wall 15 in. thick. The second story is to be a hollow wall and plastered on the brick making a wall 10 in. thick. As there are only four of us, father, mother, son and daughter, & we have only one hundred acres of land, we did not want to build too large a house and yet we wanted it convenient. We examined a great many houses, but most of them were too large, and had low-roofed kitchens, which we did not want. But after seeing new Nelson Place (Duart) and Mrs Duncan McLean (Dutton) houses we decided on our plan. After rough sketching it, we submitted it to Mr. Jack McKay, Rodney, who drew out our plan, and gave us lenghts and widths of door and window sills and frames, charging for all $3.00. Our carpenter is Mr. Nick Ludy, Rodney, whose charges are for himself $1.50 per day and for his men $1.25 per day. We are hiring all the men by the day. The masons charges are McKay Bros. each $2.00 per day. Jack Hillman, $1.75 per day. John McPhail tender $1.25 per day. These men are to do the plastering also. Basement Plan [drawn plan of basement with each room labeled] First Floor �{drawn plan of first floor of house} Work of House (Margins: Work of house) In October 1901 we ordered 35,000 brick from A. Wehlam & Sons of Talbot St; at $3.00 a thousand and some stone from A. R. McDonald of Duart. In December James Fowler came to help us, so that we had the two teams and two men and they started work for (Margins: December 21st, 1901 started drawing stone) the house on the 21st of Dec. 1901. Both teams made one trip a day for 4 days, drawing stone from Mr McDonalds with wagons. The stone were hard to get as the ground was frozen and as Mr. A. R. McDonald did not have enough ready for us, Willie bought 18 gauge stone from Mr. John McDonald on the 24th; for $3.00. That same day Mr. Dan Gillies, and J. G. Gillies went up to help the boys with the large stone. They had sleighs but as Willie broke the tongue of his sleigh, they only brought home 3 loads or 9 stone. On the 28th, Willie bought some loads of stone from Mr. Alex McGugan Oxford at 75 cts a load, and on the 30th, he and Jim drew 1 load of stone from Mr. McGugans with wagons, also 2 load or 1260 brick from Mr. Wehlam's. (Margins: Dec 30th 1901 started Drawing brick) On the 31st Dave Logan helped them and they drew 3 loads of stone from Mr. McGugans. (Margins: Jan 3rd 1902) On Jan 1st they found they could get better stone at Mr. Morrisons for 50 cts a load so drew 2 load from there that day and on the 3rd drew 3 load, Mr. J Kwiell helping them. On the 4th Pa and Jim with one team and sleigh drew home 2 large stone from Mr. J. McDonalds, and on the 6th, they ran 2 trips with both teams from there taking 8 large stone. (Margins: Jan 4th 1902) On the 7th, Geo. Dicks helped them and they brought 3 load of stone from Mr. Morrisons, also paid him for 8 load ($4.00) (Margins: Jan 7th 1902) and Mr McGugan for 5 load ($3.75). The boys drew 2 load or 1325 brick that same day. The next day they drew 1 load of stone from J. McDonalds and 1 load from A.R. McDonalds, also 2 load or 1350 brick with sleighs. On the 9th; 11th 13th 14th & 15th they drew brick 10 loads or 8400 brick. (Margins: Jan 16th Cutting and drawing logs.) On Jan 16th the men started to cut logs and on the 17th they started to draw logs to mill. They worked on the 16th, 17th, 18th, 20th, 21st, 22nd, 23rd, 24th, 25th, 27th, 28th 29th, 31st, Feb 1st, 3rd, 4th, & 5th, at cutting, skidding, and drawing logs to Lusty's mill, Rodney. In all they drew out one 32 ft. log and five 27 ft. logs �for 2 by 6 joice; five 24 ft. logs, five 29 ft. logs, five 16 ft. logs, one 18 ft. log and one 13 ft. log for 2 by 8 joice; seven 14 ft. logs for rafters 2 by 3; thirteen 10 ft. logs for scantling 2 by 4; also five 12 ft. logs for scantling 2 by 4; four 12 ft. logs for inch lumber & three 10 ft. logs for inch lumber; five 12 ft. logs for plank and one 10 ft. log for plank. They drew all the logs out with the sleigh. (Margins: Jan 27th Drawing brick) On the 27th & 28th of January, Philip Schleihauf drew 4 loads (or 4073 brick) from Mr A. Wehlam's for us, and on the 30th our boys drew 6 loads, or 6000 brick. As Mr Wehlam could not supply us with enough brick, we ordered 12000 from Mr G. Moody Highgate at $3.00 a thousand, and on February 18th, 19th, 20th, 21st & 22nd Willie drew home 9 loads or 9000 brick. On Feb. 20th & 21st Geo. Duke helped drawing 3 loads or 3000 brick. On the 22nd Willie ordered 1000 more brick from Mr Moody, also paid him $25.00 on brick. On the 17th James Fowler left us for to work out. (Margins: Feb 24th 1902 Drawing house lumber) On Feb 24th and March 3rd, 6th and 7th Willie drew logs into mill and drew home some lumber. On March 4th, we found Mr. G Moody Highgate $35.00 on brick, and on the 5th, paid Mr A. Wehlam Talbot Street - $111.50c for brick. (Margins: March 19th 1902 Drawing stone) As we did not yet have enough stone, we bought 3 loads at 5.0 cts a load from Geo. West. Hog Street and on March 19th, 20th, and 21st Willie drew them home. (Margins: March 21st 1902 Drawing home lumber) On Mar 21st, 22nd, and 24th Willie drew home lumber from saw-mill. On the 21st, Ed Logan helped him 1/2 day piling lumber and on the 22nd Frank Logan helped 1/2 day. Amount of lumber got out of logs taken to mill is as near as we can estimate; 114 rafters 2 by 5; 190 scantling 2 by 4; 15 joice 16 ft long 2 by 8; 14 joice 15 ft long 2 by 8; 6 joice 18 ft long 2 by 8; 42 joice 24 ft long 2 by 8; 20 joice 29 ft long 2 by 8; 13 joice 32 ft long 2 by 6; and 14 joice 27 ft long 2 by 6, besides the inch lumber and plank. (Margins: March 25th 1902 Drawing gravel) Started drawing gravel from Albert Blue's pit and wash. Willie drew one load this morning. In the afternoon we hired Ed. Logan at 50 cts a day to drive one of our teams and the both teams drew a load of gravel each from Campbells pit north of Taylor. We are paying 25 cts a load for the gravel. March 25th they also drew some 150 tile for house drains from A. Wehlman. On March 26th and 27th drew home 10 loads of gravel from A. Blues pit. James Fowler with Philip Schleihauf team helped them on the 26th �(Margins: March 27th 1902) Paid Albert Blue for 11 loads of gravel @ 25 cts ($2.75). On Mar 28th our own two teams drew 2 loads of sand from the lake at New Glasgow. (Margins: March 31st 1902 Digging house drain) Started digging the house drain. Hired Geo. West to help. Geo., Pa and Willie worked at the drain 1/2 day on March 31st, April 2nd and 3rd but it was caving in so bad they had to leave it for a few days and it was not finished until April 7 when the 3 men worked another half day at it. (Margins: Drawing tile for drain) On April 1st Pa with team drew home 100 six inch tile from A. Wehlam's tile yard and April 3rd drew up 60 six inch tile. On April 1st paid John McDonald for stone $3.00 and on the 3rd paid Geo. West for stone $2.50 and for 2 day's work @ 1.25 a day ($2.50). On April 3rd Willie drew home 15 bags or 5 barrels of cement - e $100 per bll., from David Mistele's Rodney, and on the 4th he drew 4 loads of gravel from behind our own barn to house. (Margins: April 5th 1902 Excavating cellar) Commenced excavating for cellar under house. It took our two men and 1 team all day April 5th, 1/2 day April 7th, and all day April 9th, 10th, 11th and 12th to dig out cellar about six feet. On April 12th paid Jack McKay Rodney for plan of house $5.00.   (Margins: April 14th 1902 Putting in cement footing) Josiah McKay came to-day and started foundation for house. They first put in a cement footing, about 2 ft thick and 1 ft deep. It took Josiah (Margins: April 14th 1902) Pa and Willie all day on the 14th and 15th and 1/2 day on 16th of April to put in this footing and it took 7 barrels of cement. Willie drew home 2 barrels on the 15th also ordered cellar doors and window frames from Lusty Bros. Rodney. (Margins: April 22nd 1902 Ordered stone sills for windows and doors.) Ordered from J. E. Thatcher Ridgetown the stone sills for doors and windows; 3 door sills 5 in by 14 in, 3 ft - 6 in long @ $1.00 per ft; 1 window sill 5 in by 8 in 52 in long, 1 window sill 5 in by 8 in 64 in long, One 5 in by 8 in, 48 in long and twelve 5 in by 8 in, 36 in long all at 40 cts per lineal foot. (Margins: April 24th 1902 Building stone foundation) The masons came to-day and started stone work. They are Josiah McKay, Henry McKay and Jack Hillman masons and John McPhail, tender, all from Clachan. It took them all day on the 24th, 1/2 day 25th, 1 day 28th, 1/2 day 29th, all day 30th, May 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 5th, 6th, and 1/2 day on the 7th or 9 1/2 days to �build stone wall all under house 20 in thick and 7 ft high and 2 brick walls through the cellar, one lenghtwise, the other crosswise through, these are 2 brick thick. Pa with team drew in stone and helped the mason all the time. (Margins: N.B. Stone wall is 24 in thick at bottom and 18 inch thick at top.) On the 24th he got H.S. Ford's (Duart) tank and drew water with. (Margins: Drawing home lime) On the 24th Willie drew home from Lusty Bros. Rodney 33 bus lime @ 30 cts per bushel, in the 29th he brought home 5' door frames for cellar (buttonwood) some nails, 1 barrel red mortar color and some paints and oil and shellac for knots to prime frames, and on the 30th he brought home 30 bus lime, and 6 cellar window frames buttonwood 5 of the cellar window frames are for 2 lights 14 by 14, and one has 2 lights 16 in high by 14 in wide. The outside door frame is 7 ft high by 3 ft wide & the 4 inside door frames are 6 ft high and 2 1/2 ft wide, all the frames are 12 1/2 in. wide. (Margins: May 1st 1902) Willie went to Ridgetown after the stone sills to-day and paid $30.35 for them. On the 3rd he drew 2 load of stone from our own woods and we paid Josiah McKay $25.00 on mason work. (Margins: May 8th 1902 Drawing sand from lake) Our own team drew sand from the lake on the 8th, 9th, & 10th. Tom Kivell, A. Paterson with J. G. Gillies team and H. Colly with H. Terry's team helped draw sand on the 9th and in all they drew 11 loads. On the 10th we ordered window and door frames from Lusty Bros. They are to be made of pine. (Margins: May 13th 1902 Drawing home lumber) Willie drew home for F.W. Scott. Highgate 500 ft Hemlock scantling and 1500 no. 1. bath. Mr David Mistele and Mr Killom tried to sell us a furnace to-day May 14th, but we did not buy one yet. (Margins: May 26th 1902 Laying Joice on stone wall) Mr. N. Ludy our carpenter and Josiah McKay came to-day to lay joice on top of stone wall. They first laid a plank all around on top of wall and then nailed 2 by 6 on to that placing them 16 in apart from centre to centre. Willie brought 15 bus of lime from Lusty Bros. to-day. (Margins: May 27th 1902) The 3 masons and tender came back to-day �(Margins: Starting brick work.) and started brick work. The 1st story is 3 brick thick with a hand hole between each brick. Bon timbers (Hemlock 2 by 4) are placed in the inside row of brick every sixth row, to nail strips 3/4 in by 2 in to, in order to lath it. They are using mortar color to color outside mortar red. It took them all day May 27th & 28th, 1/2 day May 29th, all day May 30th, 31st, June 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th, & 1/2 day on the 7th to build 1st story. Pa helped all the time carrying brick etc., Mother helped June 2nd, Willie helped June 4th & 7th & Ed Logan helped 1/2 day June 6th & 7th. There are 2 doors 1 large window, 1 twin window, 1 half round window and 5 small windows in the 1st story. (Margins: May 28th 1902 Placed a box in N.W. corner stone) On May 28th we placed a box in north west corner of house containing the latest papers, stamps, and coins, also the names of those present at the laying of the box. Paid J. McKay $50.00 on mason work today. (Margins: May 29th 1902) On May 29th Josiah McKay went to St. Thomas to see how to build chimney for fire place. They are building two chimneys, one on the east for the fireplace and furnace, and one on the west for the kitchen stoves. The one on the east side has two flues 8 in by 8 in, the other one has just one flue, about 5 in by 10 in until it gets to 2nd story when it is made bigger about 8 by 10 in. May 28th Willie went to Rodney and brought home 2 door frames, 15 bus. lime, paint, oil, etc, May 29th (Margins: Willie drawing home frames and lime) he went twice to Rodney & brought home 3 window frames and 15 bus. lime, 30th he brought home 4 window frames and June 3rd, he brought home 5 window frames and 1 box mortar color. The 1st floor window frames were all set-in on May 31st. They are all box window frames for weights but the large window and the fancy windows. Mother primed all the door frame and window frames with white paint after rubbing all the knots with orange shellac. On June 5th ordered 4 bolts to put through brick wall to put up hood over back door with. (Margins: June 9th 1902 Laying joice on 1st story and starting 2nd story) Mr Ludy came out to-day and was 1/2 day laying 2 by 8 joice on top off 1st story. The 3 masons & tender worked to-day at 2nd story of brick work, Josiah McKay left to-night but the other 3 worked 1/2 day June 10th when they also left as they did not want to put up 2nd storey until Mr Ludy was ready to put up roof. Pa Willie & Eddie Logan helped put up brick etc. June 9th & 10th. June 9th paid J. McKay $50 for mason work. (Margins: June 19th 1902 ) Willie and Ed Logan with team were 1/2 day at Lesleys Mill drawing lumber into dry kiln. �(Margins: June 25th 1902 Drawing Brick) On the 25th Willie with team drew 1 load or 900 brick from G Moodys Highgate and on the 26th he drew another load or (975 pick Brick @ $6.00 a 1000). The rest of our brick are all Kiln Run brick. (Margins: July 3rd 1902) Willie brought home from F.W. Scotts Highgate 200 ft Hemlock scantling and 1000 ft Pine flooring to-day. (Margins: July 5th 1902) Brought home some proof iron ties from H. Misteles to-day. They are for binding the two bricks in the hollow wall, and put in every fifth row. The masons bound with bricks too occasionally. (Margins: July 10th 1902 Finishing Brick Work) The masons came back to-day and started at second story of brick work. It took them all day on the 10th, 11th, 12th, 14th, 15th, 16th, and 17th to finish brick work, but just Josiah and Henry McKay worked on the 12th. They set the upstairs windows on the 11th. Pa, Willie and team helped at house most of the time on the 14th, 15th, 16th, & 17th. On the 14th Willie drew home 22 bus. of lime from Lusty Bros. On the 15th Mother went to Rodney and brought home some mortar color & ties for binding and on the 17th we paid Josiah McKay $40.00 on mason work. (Margins: August 7th 1902 Drawing home lumber) On the 7th and 8th Willie drew home some button wood sheeting, 300 ft maple flooring, 500 ft Bass wood flooring 30 brackets for under roof and the window sashes (2 loads). On the 8th paid Lusty Bros for sawing of window frame $134.00 and on the 14th J. Rettermein for 5 lbs nails 25 cts. (Margins: August 11th 1902) The framers came to-day and started at roof. They are Mr. Nick Ludy at $1.75 per day. Arch. Campbell @ $1.25 a day (Margins: Carpenters putting up roof.) and Johnny Ludy at 75 cts a day, all from Rodney. They put up 2 by 6 joice on top of brick work to-day and bridged them with strips, on the 12th & 13th they put up rafters & formed deck as our house is a cottage roofed house with a 6 ft by 14 ft deck on way and 6 by 20 the other way. They were all day on the 14th & part of the 15th putting on sheeting. On the 13th & 16th they put on ridge roll, made Jacks for scaffold, and put-up part of the cornish Brackets and moulding under roof. (Margins: The sheeting was all dressed as we are putting up a slate roof.) (Margins: Drawing home lumber and brick) On August 11th Willie drew from Lusty Bros. mill 160 ft 2 by 6 & 6 rafters 2 by 5, 20 ft long & on the 13th he drew 1600 ft sheeting, 100 ft ridge roll and 1 plank. On the 12th he drew from 7.20 Scott's 2000 lath, Cornish lumber & �mouldings and on the 15th he drew 800 chimney brick at $3.00 a 1000 from Geo. Moodys Highgate. As we are putting on a slate roof we gave Mr Chas. Riddle of St. Thomas the work of it and on the 16th Willie and Pa with the two teams drew the two load of slate, tin for ridgeon (?) & slate nails from Rodney station. On the 11th Pa & Willie helped the carpenters 1/2 day putting up joice. (Margins: August 18th 1902) Willie went to Rodney station after slaters to-day, there are four of them, two Mr Riddles, and we did not know the other two, all from St. Thomas. (Margins: Starting roof) It just took them all day on the 18th and until 4 o’clock on the 19th to put on slate and ridgeon. It took 15 1/2 squares of slate and 138 feet ridgeon. The slate were already cut and nail holes in them when they came. They put felt paper between slate and sheeting to make a soft bed for slate. The slate cost $8.25 a square, and the ridgeon 8 cts a foot. Paid Chas. Riddle for slating house $138.00 on the 19th. Pa took slates to station on the 19th and brought home the furnace. We are getting our furnace from D. Mistele. It is a 43 inch, Kilborn wood furnace, to be bricked in, has convex registers in wall and is to cost &95.00 when complete. (Margins: Building Chimneys) On the 18th the 3 masons came out and built the chimneys finishing them at noon on the 19th. (Margins: August 21st 1902 Covering deck) Mr James Anderson (D. Mistele's plumber) and Henry Mistele came out to-day and put galvanized iron on deck. They also brought out some more of the furnace fixings with them. (Margins: August 25th 1902 Drawing home lumber & gravel) Willie brought home from Lust Bros. mill, some material for strapping (3/4 in by 2 in) and bridging (1 in by 2 in) also frame for attic window. We are just having 1 window in the attic at the back of house and just in the roof this causing no gutters. Also, drew one load gravel from Albert Blues pit. (Margins: August 27th 1902 Carpenters laying floors and putting in partitions and stairs.) The 3 framers came back to-day, and after finishing putting up cornish, they started to lay the floors. They were all day on the 28th, 29th & 30th laying the 3 floors, 1st story partly maple flooring the 2nd story and attic all pine. On September 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th, & 8th they were at the partitions and stairs & on the 9th at the dumb waiter and fitting window frames. Mr. Nick Ludy made the stairs himself and it just took him one day at each stair, front, back, �attic & cellar stair. The front stair has two square landings, one 3 steps from top the other 3 steps from bottom, with seven steps between, the back stair is a winding stair, and the attic & cellar have each one landing, being in each 3 steps from the top. On the 1st floor we are having a hall, drawing room, sitting room, dining room, living room & bedroom, besides the two stairs and china closet. On the 2nd floor we have four bedrooms, (our library) front & back hall, bathroom and four closets besides attic stair. On August 27th Willie drew home from Lusty's mill 200 ft pine flooring, also four panes of glass, tacks and putty for attic window from A. Martini’s Rodney and on the 29th He brought home 1200 ft pine flooring, from Highgate. August 29th mother went to Ridgetown and brought home with her Mr James Gowie, a painter. He is going to-do our painting, working by the day at $2.00 a day. She also got some oil and (Margins: August 30th 1902 Mr Gowie painting) turpentine at Mo Beattys, Ridgetown and paid Mr Gowie for it on the 30th. Mr Gowie worked all day on the 30th of August priming cornish and brackets under roof. Mother paid Mr. N. Ludy $30.00 August 30th. (Margins: September 2nd/02 Masons building brick wall under verandah also two sets of cement steps) On September 2nd the two masons and J Hillman as tender came back & started at brick wall under verandah. Henry McKay came back yesterday afternoon but did no work. They were at brick wall on September 2nd & 3rd and at cement steps on the 4th, 5th & on the 6th they ran lime 1/2 day. The brick wall is built with lattice work, this allowing a circulation of air underneath the verandah. The steps are quite broad and about 8 ft long. They are first filled in with stone and Portland cement put on top making a lovely white hard smooth finish. On the steps leading to dining room door, on west side of house Henry McKay printed Burnside Farm, and on the front steps on the south of house he put the date 1902. On the 2nd Pa and team were helping at house, also Willie. (Margins: Willie drawing home lumber brick & gravel) On Sept. 1st & 3rd Willie drew home lumber from Lusty Bros. mill also tracks from G. Martinis for roller doors. On the 3rd he also brought 500 brick for furnace from A. Wehlams. On the 4th he drew one load gravel from A. Blue's pit also one load from lake on the 4th & 6th. Dave Logan also drew a load of gravel from the lake on the 4th for us. This is for the plaster. (Margins: Plumbers at eavetroughing gas piping etc) On September 2nd the plumbers came out and started putting up eavetroughing. They were here on the 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th, 8th and 1/2 day on the 9th & 10th. Putting up eavetroughing, gas piping, some of the water piping, lining tank and attending to hot air boxes for the furnace. We are having the house piped so �that we can put in an Acetylene gas plant any time, a pipe running to every room on first & second floors, one to attic, one to verandah & just one yet to basement. These pipes were all put in before. The tank for the soft water will hold about fifteen barrels and we have hot and cold water in the bath-room, living room and basement kitchen. The hot air registers are all to be in wall except one in living room. There is a register in every room on first floor and one in bathroom, and east bed-room on second floor. The furnace pipe goes up through dining room, back hall, and enters chimney in centre bedroom on east of house. There are four cold air registers one in hall being in the floor, the other three in the wall, one in the dining room, sitting room and bedroom, all on first-floor. (Margins: September 8th 1902 Arthur Orendorf lathing) On September 8th Arthur Orendorf of Ridgetown (lather) came down and started lathing. He was able to lath the whole house on the 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th & 1/2 day on the 13th. 760 yards in all. He charged 2 1/2 cts a yd. The outside wall on second floor with the exception of front hall is to be plastered on brick wall, therefore required no lathing but we had the kitchen, milk room, and pantry in basement lathed. (Margins: Willie drawing home lime and lath) On September 8th Willie brought home 24 bushel of lime from Lusty Bros. Rodney and on the 9th 100 bunches of lath from F. W. Scott's Highgate. On the 13th he took back 20 bunches of lath, to Highgate, and brought home two barrels of plaster of paris. Mother took back some of the window sashes to Lusty's to-day as they were wrong. Paid F. W. Scott for flooring and laths $50.00 on September 4th, Joe McKay for mason work $25.00 on the 6th and Arthur Orendorf $19.00 for lathing on the 13th. (Margins: Mason making plaster) Joe McKay and Jack Hillman were here all day on September 10th, running lime and making plaster. They put in some hair and rope. (Margins: September 29th Putting on first coat of plaster) Willie drew 1 load yellow sand from road also 1 load lake sand from Mr Kivell's. Henry McKay and Jack Hillman came from Mr P Cyleys this evening. They started plastering (the first coat) on the 30th and on October 1st Joe McKay came and it took the 3 masons all day Oct 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 6th & 3/4 day on the 7th to finish the first coat, and then on the 11th Joe McKay and Jack Hillman were here 1 hr floating, that is making it smooth. On the 7th paid Joe McKay for mason work $25.00. (Margins: October 1st) Pa went to Rodney to-day and brought home the windows, there are in the house, 1 large (plate, double diamond) window in parlor, 1 double plain window in dining room, 1 horshoe (leaded) & 1 circle (wavy) window in library, 1 half circle (leaded) �window in hall, 2 small plain windows in sitting room, 2 small plain windows in living room, 1 small plain window in each bedroom (5 in all), bathroom & back hall. All the plain windows are weighted. (Margins: October 18th) Willie drew home 20 bus. of lime from Lusty Bros & large window frame, also hinges for cellar windows. (Margins: Building in furnace) On the 20th Jack Hillman came back and ran some lime for potty coat also started to brick in furnace. He was here all day on the 20th and 1/2 day on the 21st & 23rd. He finished bricking in furnace. James Anderson (plumber) was 1/2 day on the 20th at overflow pipe from tank and setting furnace, and he and Henry Mistele were 1/2 day on the 21st & 22nd at furnace & furnace pipes. On the 20th, Willie helped 1/2 day and on the 21st & 23rd Pa helped 1/2 day each. On the 23rd we bought 4 lbs finishing nails @ J. Rettermeins and paid 20cts for them. (Margins: October 23rd Carpenters building verandah) The three carpenters started at the verandah to-day and it took them all of the 23rd, 24th, 25th, 27th and until noon on the 28th to finish verandah, cellar windows, and other small jobs. Willie drew home some mouldings and nails for the verandah from Rodney on the 24th, 2 loads of lake gravel on the 25th and 1 load of lake gravel on the 27th. On the 27th, mother brought some balls, etc from Rodney for verandah. Our verandah is quite wide extending from the side door around corner of house and over front door. It has six nice large posts with no railing. Instead of spindles, they are making small window frames at top of verandah, these are to be filled with colored glass. The roof is galvanized iron on the top and shingles on the sides. On Oct 28th Paid N Ludy on carpenter work $20.00 (Margins: October 29th Mr Gowie painting cornish verandah window frames etc) Mr Gowie Ridgetown has got the job of our painting and he came and started to-day. He is quite deaf. We have to write what we want. He is doing the outside work now, putting three coats on cornish at roof, verandah mouldings and posts; two coats on door and window frames and sashes & floor of verandah and one coat on verandah shingles and ceiling of verandah. The cornish at roof, verandah mouldings and posts are painted white, decorated with red and green, the verandah ceiling is sky blue, the floor yellow, the shingles slate color, the window frames has white for the ground work decorated with red and green and the sashes are black. Mr Gowie worked on Oct 29th, 31st, Nov 1st, 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th, 7th and until noon on the 8th at the outside painting. On Oct 29th father brought home some paints, white lead, oil, �turpentine, shellac, Japan etc, from D. Misteles Rodney and on Nov 1st and 5th, mother brought home some more. Paid Mr Gowie $3.00 on Nov 1st and $3.00 on Nov 8th. (Margins: November 1st 4th Putting on potty coat of plastering) The plumbers tinned the deck of verandah to-day. Henry and Josiah McKay came back to-day and started putting on second coat of plaster. It took them the 4th, 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th, 12th, 13th, 14th, and 1/2 day on the 15th to finish second coat of plastering and other small jobs, such as making cement pipe holes for furnace etc. This coat gives the wall a beautiful hard, white smooth, and glossy appearance. It is made mostly of Plaster of Paris. On Nov 7th father brought home a barrel of Plaster of Paris and some cement from D. Mistele Rodney, and on the 8th he brought home a load of Georgia Pine from 7.20 Scotts Highgate. we are finishing the main part of our house in Georgia Pine. It is a hard wood with a beautiful grain, needing nothing but oiling. (Margins: November 11th Fire in furnace for the first on 13th) The plumbers were out on on the 11th and 13th fixing furnace pipes and on the 14th putting eaves on the verandah. We had a fire in the furnace for the first time on the 13th of Nov. (Margins: Laying cement floors in cellar) On Nov 18th Henry and Josiah McKay layed the cement floors in the basement kitchen, milk room, pantry and part of the furnace room. Father and Willie were helping all day. Mother and I are cleaning plaster out of house ready for the painter. On Nov 21st Willie went to Highgate after a load of finishing lumber and doors (Georgia Pine). (Margins: November 25th Carpenters starting @ inside work) Mr Ludy sent his tools out today, also some locks, nails, paper, etc from Martinis. On the 27th, Mr Ludy, Arch Campbell, Johnny Ludy and a Mr Honeywell came out at noon and started cutting finishing material. Put in arch upstairs on the 28th. Mr Ludy & Arch Campbell went home to-night. (Margins: November 28th Setting fireplace Paid W. Lusty on account $30.00. On Nov. 28th Dec 1st & 2nd Mr Honeywell and Johnny Ludy worked at back bedrooms upstairs. Dec 1st G Martini and Jos. McKay came out to set fireplace but did not finish it. (Margins: It is 37 1/2 in wide 36 1/2 high with a 16 in fireplace.) On Dec. 3rd & 4th Mr Ludy and Johnny were here and worked at the front bedroom and hall upstairs. (Margins: December 4th) Jos. McKay came out on the 4th to set fireplace, paid him $10. The plumbers were out to-day putting in cold air pipes. Mr Honeywell came back on Dec 5th and the three framers worked at window casings & mantel on the 5th & 6th. Charlie Johnstone, �Highgate was out on the 5th seeing about roller doors. Paid N. Ludy $12.00 on work on the 6th. (Margins: Carpenters at inside work) Mr Ludy and Johnny worked at parlor and sitting room on Dec 8th. Mr Honeywell came back on the 9th and the three of them worked at stairs front door & hall. On Dec. 10th, 11th, & 12th Mr Honeywell, and Johnny Ludy worked at dining room, kitchen and hanging doors. (Margins: December 10th) Willie took roller doors & other ones back to Highgate and brought home some other doors & V. matched lumber to-day. Mr Ludy came back on Dec 13th, and the three framers worked at downstairs on the 13th, 15th, 16th, and 1/2 day on the 17th. (Margins: December 13th Painter came back) Mr Gowie came back on the 15th and started to paint upstairs. He was here on the 15th, 16th, 17th, 18th, 19th, 22nd, 23rd, 24th, 26th, 27th, 29th, 30th, 31st, 1903 Jan. 2nd, 3rd, 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th, 9th, and finished on the tenth. (Margins: How the house was finished inside) The back part of second being finished in soft pine was all painted except bathroom, which was stained cherry with hard oil finish. The back bedroom was painted dark brown and dark slate, Will's bedroom light and dark orange; Jeanie's room pale green and white, hall dark & light slate, attic and back stair dark orange. Spare bedroom, front halls and stairs, parlor, sitting room and dining room were all finished in Georgia Pine (natural wood, hard), and these Mr Gowie shellaced, sand papered and hard oiled, until you could see yourself in them. Mother's bedroom was soft pine oiled and the living room was stained walnut & cherry. Cellar stairs painted brownish red. (Margins: December 16th) Plumber brought out bath tub, boiler and put in hot air pipe to living room to-day. 1/2 day on the 17th, the 18th & 19th Mr Honeywell and J. Ludy worked at the china closet, dumb waiter, pantry etc., (Margins: December 20th Putting on roller doors) Paid J. Gowie on painting $10.00. Mr Honeywell came out at noon on Dec 22nd and worked alone on the 22nd 23rd & 24th. On the 26th Mr Geo. Zoller came with him and both worked on the 26th 27th 29th & 30th hanging roller doors and putting the finishing touches on. We had to pay Mr Zoller $1.50 per day and Mr Honeywell $1.62 1/2. (Margins: December 22nd Fixing fireplace) Jos. McKay finished fireplace to-day. Jeanie helped him. He also filled up holes in plastering. Paid him on work $23.00 �(Margins: 24th) Paid Mr. Gowie on work $6.00. On the 31st paid him $10.00 and paid Mr. Zoller in full for work $6. (Margins: 1903 January 10th) Paid Mr Gowie in full for painting, sand paper etc., $26.45c (Margins: 23rd Moved in) After leaving the paint dry for about two weeks, the plumbers came out on Friday January 23rd and moved our stove and fixed the water connections. We slept in the house for the first time that night although it was a few weeks before we were altogether settled. Detailed Statement of Labor & Cash Outlay at house. Also Material. Names of men who worked at house receiving pay. Per day Total Silver Street Ed Logan By the day 3 cts 1.35 Clachan Josiah McKay Masons $2.00 $102.00 Clachan Henry McKay Masons $2.00 $97.00 Clachan John Hillman Masons $1.75 $71.75 Clachan John McPhail Masons $125 $36.25 Total cost of mason work $307.00 Rodney Nick Ludy Carpenters $1.75 $61.15 Rodney Johnny Ludy Carpenters $1.75 $30.00 Rodney Arch. Campbell Carpenters $1.25 $30.00 Rodney Mr Honeywell Carpenters $1.62 1/2 $36.85 �Rodney Geo. Zoller Carpenters $1.30 $6.00 Total cost of carpenters work $164.00 Rodney Dave Mistele Rodney Henry Mistele Rodney James Anderson Plumbers Paid by Job $22.40 Ridgetown Arthur Orendorf Lather Paid by yard per yd $19.00 2 1/2 c Ridgetown James Gowie Painter Paid by the day per day $2.00 St Thomas Mr Chas. Riddle St Thomas Mr Riddle St Thomas 2 men do not know names Hog Street Slaters Geo. West Digging drain Paid by day Chas. Martini (setting fireplace) Paid by job Total Cost of Labor on House $62.00 Paid in contract per day $1.25 $2.50 $1.75 $580.00 Names of men from whom we bought material Duart South A.R. McDonald Stone $6.00 �Duart South Duart South John McDonald " 3.00 Duart South Mr Morrison " 4.00 Duart South Alex McGugan " 3.75 Hog Street Geo. West " 2.50 Ridgetown J.E.Thatcher Stone sills $30.35 Taolbot street Adolphus Wehlam Brick and tile $119.50 Highgate G.W. Moody Brick $74.35 Duart Albert Blue Gravel 2.75 Ridgetown Mr Beattie Turpentine. Oil. White Lead 3.25 Highgate F.W. Scott Laths. Lumber, doors, etc. $250.00 Duart Joe. Rettenmier Nails, Thimbles 50. Rodney David Mistele Paints, Plumbing $366.95 etc., Rodney Chas. Martini Nails. Locks. Fireplace etc., $71.81 St. Thomas Chas. Riddle Slate (Labor included) $138.90 Rodney Lusty Bros. Lumber, Lime etc $329.02 Ridgetown James Gowie Sandpaper & Ochre 45 Rodney Jake McKay Plan of house 5.00 Total cost of Material for House. $1412.08 Date Men who helped us without pay. 1901 Dec. 27th D.M. Gillies and team drawing 1 load stone J. G. Gillies " " 1"" Dave Logan " " 1"" 31st �1902 Jan 3rd James Kivell " " 1"" 7th Geo. Dubs " " 1"" 27th G. P. Schleihauf " " 2 " brick 28th G. P. Schleihauf " 2"" Feb 20th Geo. Dubs " " 1"" 21st Geo Dubs " 2"" 25th, 26th, 27th, Ed. Logan helped the men for three days. 26th J. Fowkes and G. P. Schleihaufs team drawing 1 load gravel April 7th Geo. West digging drain 1/2 day May 9th Tom Kivell and team drawing 2 loads lake sand Sept 6th J. G. Gillies's man " " 2""" H. Terrys " "" 2""" Dave Logan "" 1""" James Fowkes helped us during the winter driving one of our teams. Contents • 1 Material required for house with cost • 2 Tile for house drain • 3 Stone for Basement • 4 Brick for Walls. • 5 Brick for furnace • 6 Pit gravel used for building walls etc., Material required for house with cost Tile for house drain �250 six in tile at $22 per $1000 from A. Wehlman Talbot St. $5.50 Stone for Basement 9 load stone from A.R. McDonald Duart @ 66 2/3 cts per load $6.00 8 " " " Mr Morrison South of Duart @ 50 " " " 4.00 5 " " " Alex McGugan " @75 " " " 3.75 5 " " " Geo. West Hog Street @ 50 " " " 2.50 9 large stone " John McDonald Duart for $3.00c 3.00 $19.25 Brick for Walls. 22.320 kiln run brick from A. Wehlam @ $5.00 per 1000 $111.50 13.700 " " " " G.W. Moody Highgat @ $3.00 per $1000 68.50 975 picked " " " " @ $6.00 " " 5.85 $185.85 Brick for furnace 500 kiln run brick from A. Wehlman @ $5.00 per 1000 $2.50 Pit gravel used for building walls etc., 11 loads gravel from Al. Blue's pit Duart @ 25c per load $2.75 2 " " " " " " free 2 " " " Mr Campbells Kintyre " $2.75 �Material used (Continued) Lake gravel and sand 6 loads lake gravel from beach at T Havens free 13 “ “ sand “ “ “ “ " 2 “ “ “ “ Mr Kivells " 2 “ yellow sand from road side. " Lime Lusty Bros  Rodney 130 bus. lime for building brick walls from Lusty Bros. @ 30c per bus. $39.00 67 “ “ “ for plastering & building in furnace “ “ “ “ “ “ $20.10 $39.10 Mortar Color & Proof Iron Ties for Brickwork D. Mistele 370 lbs red color for coloring mortar from D. Mistele Rodney @ 2¢ lb Rodney 29 “ proof iron ties for tying Bricks “ “ “ “ 10¢ “ $11.40 C. Martini 7 1/5 “ “ “ “ “ “ C. Martini “ “ 10¢ Rodney $0.72 $2.90 $15.02 Cement 2 1/2 barrels Queenston cement for verandah steps etc. from D. Mistele $2.50 D. Mistele @ $1.00 per brl. Rodney 2 “ Portland “ “ “ “ “ “ @ $2.30 “ $5.00 7 “ Queenston “ for footing below stone wall “ “ “ $1.00 “ $7.00 7 " Queenston “ “ basement floors “ “ @ $1.00” $7.00 $21.50 �Stone Sills 3 door sills 5 by 14 in and 3 ft 6 in long @ $1.00 per ft 1 window “ 5 by 8 “ 52 in long @ 40¢ “ “ J.E. Thatcher 1 “ “ “ “ 64 “ “ @ “ “ “ Ridgetown 1 “ “ “ " 48 “ “ @ “ “ 12 “ “ “ “ 36 “ @ “ “ $10.50 $1.73 $2.12 $1.60 $14.40 $30.35 Material used (Continued) Lumber Sawing 9168 ft lumber at $3.00 per 1000 $27.48 Matching 2.00 300 ft flooring pine 5.40 30 brackets for Roof of house @ 75cts a piece 22.50 280 ft scantling 2 by 6 for top of 2nd story @ $12 per 1000 3.36 1600 ft Black Ash sheeting for roof @$12 $19.20 surfacing same $2.00 21.20 Lusty Bros 18 ft pine for attic window frame 54¢ Dressing same 25¢ Rodney 100 ft ridgeroll for roof @ 3cts per ft 0.79 3.00 420 ft bridging for joice @ $5 per 1000 ft. 2.10 1200 ft strapping for walls @ $3.50 per 1000 ft. 4.20 200 ft pine flooring @ $2.50 per 100 ft. 5.00 208 ft. matched plank for water tank @ 3cts per ft. 6.24 200 ft strings boards@ 3cts per ft. 6.00 �220 “ treads @ 3cts per ft; 140 risers @ 3cts per ft. 10.80 100 “ matched pine @ 3cts; 11 set Jambs @ 60cts per set. 9.60 Stretching treads “ 180 ft 1 cove @ $7.50 per 1000 2.58 300 ft Scantling @ $12.00 3.60 6 verandah posts @ $2.00, 230 ft V. matched pine @ 12.50 per 1000 15.30 400 ft pine flooring @ $3.00 per 100; 9 face brackets @40cts a piece 15.60 10 corner brackets @20cts; 80 dentles @ 4cts a piece 5.20 230 ft one quarter round @ $6 per 1000; 85 ft bed mould @ $12.50 per 1000 2.56 215 ft cornish @ $3 per 100; 2 large brackets for back door @ $1.30 9.45 13 ft pine @ 3 1/2¢; 100 ft cove @ $7.50 per 1000; 112 ft Jamb lining @ 2¢ 3.29 Carried forward $187.25 Brought forward $187.25 Lumber continued Lusty Bros Rodney F.W. Scott Highgate 58 ft pine @ 3cts per ft; 145 ft 3 in stops @ $12.50 per 1000 3.54 46 “ “ “ “ “ 1.38; 73 ft V. Match @ 3cts per ft 3.63 700 ft Hemlock scantling @ $15.50 per 1000 10.95 2980 “ lath @ $7.50 per 1000; 2200 ft pine flooring @ $20 per 1000 66.35 225 ft V. matched @ $24.00 per 1000; 110 ft 1x8 Du Lumber @ $26 per 1000 8.26 250 “ Bed mould @ $1.80 per 100; 126 t Geo. Pine 10 in Base @ 4¢ per ft. 9.54 70 “ Geo. Pine 8 in Base @ 3 1/2¢ per ft. 2.87 200 “ “ 7/8 1/4 Round @3/4¢ per ft. 1.92 30 Geo. Pine Base corners @ 7¢, 32 Geo Pine 10 in Base Blocks @ 7¢ 3.44 15 “ “ “ 8 in Base blks @ 6¢, 50 Geo Pine 5x5 Tamed Rosettes @ 6¢ 3.90 �300 ft 3 i casing G.P. @ 2 1/4¢ per ft. 24ft 8 in window stool @ 4¢ per ft. 12.21 6 “ 5 in Window Stool @3¢; 74 ft Apron @ 1 1/2ct per ft. 1.29 70 “ 13/8 window stops @ 1¢ per ft. 100 ft 2 1/2 in window stop @ 1 1/4¢ 1.95 400 “ 5 in casing white pine @ 2¢. 24 ft 5 in stool @ 3¢ per ft. 8.72 12 “ 8 in stool @ 3 1/4¢ per ft. 115 ft Geo. Pine lumber @ $40 per 1000 4.99 34 “ 8 in Plynth Blocks @ 5¢; 53 turned corner Rosettes @ 6¢ 4.88 35 bace corners @ 3¢. 250 ft 8 in bace @ 3¢ per ft. 8.55 65 ft hat board @ 1 3/4¢. 400 ft 7/8 1/4 Round@ 60¢ per 100 3.55 150 ft V. matched @ $25 per 1000. 30 ft wainscoating cap @ 2¢ 4.35 3 newel posts @ $1.25; 2 newel posts @ $1.10; 24 ft stair rail @ 15¢ 9.55 12 ft bottom rail @ 15¢, 42 tan bannisters @ 12¢, 1 turned wall Rosette 6.99 1 piece Geo. Pine 3/8x10x14 50¢; 36 5/8x3 Geo. Pine; 50 ft panel mould 1.63 Soft panel mould Raise 63¢. 2 1/2 turned cob. @ 35¢ 1.33 Carried forward $371.64 Brought forward $371.64 Lumber continued F.W. Scott Highgate 2 pair sliding doors Geo. Pine @ 8.00, 2 Front Doors G.P. @ $6 28.00 1 Outside Door W. Pine $4.73, 1 inside G.P. Door 26x6 61 3/8 @ $2.50 7.25 3 inside G.P. doors 2-8x6-8 1 3/8 @ $2.60, 1 inside G.P. Door 2-4x6-6 1 3/8 @ $2.20 10.00 2 “ “ 2-0-6-6 @ $2.00, 1 Pair Waiter doors 75¢ 4.75 3 “ W.P. “ 2-8x6-8 @ 2.25, 2 inside W.P. Doors 2-6x6-6 @ 2.20 11.15 170 ft V. Matched @ $25 per 1000, 30 ft corner lead @ 1/2¢ 4.70 �84 “ G.P. picture mould @ 1 3/4¢, 1 door Geo. Pine 21¢ 1.68 Window and door frames 6 cellar window frames $6.00 1 cellar door frame $1.50 7.50 4 “ door frames $4.00 2 outside door frames $3.00 7.00 1 twin window frame $4 1 horseshoe window frame $4 8.00 Lusty Bros 1 1/2 circle window frame $2.25, 1 circle window frame 2.25 Rodney 12 box window frame $27.00 1 circle sash $1 4.50 28.00 1 1/2 circle sash 75 ¢ 1 horseshoe sash $1.25 14 pair sashes 10.50 12.50 3 cellar sash 2.00 1 frame & sash $1.00 1 Sky Light frame 45¢ 3.45 2 cupboard doors @ $1.75; 3 sash @ 45¢ 4.55 Less $5.30 $514.67 Total cost of lumber, frames, etc. $509.37 Slate for Roof 15 1/2 squares slate from C. Riddle St. Thomas @ St. Thomas @ $8 1/4 per square $127.86 138 ft ridgeon “ “ “ @ 8ct per foot 11.04 $138.90 Nails, Thimbles, hinges, latches, etc., J. Rettermen Duart 1 thimble for kitchen stove in cellar 5¢, 3 lbs nails 25¢ 0.30 4 lbs finishing nails @ 5¢ 0.20 1 keg nails @ $3.10, 1 keg 4 1/2 in spikes $3.05, 1 keg nails $3.20 9.35 2 set Rollers etc., for Roller doors complete @ $4.75 per set 9.50 1 keg $3.00, 5 lbs finishing nails 25¢ 1 keg nails 1 1/8 in $4.50 7.75 1 Lock 70¢ 2 sliding door set $4.00 4 1/2 pair Butts 60¢ 5.30 �C. Martini Rodney D. Mistele Rodney 6lbs 7. nails @ 6¢ 2 front door locks $4.00 1 Latch 7.59 14 pair Butts 3 1/2x3 1/2 @ 13¢ 1 Bolt 5 St Hinges 2.32 2 Locks 70¢ 7 Rim Locks @ 25¢ 12 pair Butts @7¢ 3.29 2 pair Butts 3 1/2x3 1/2 @ 13¢, 4 Thumb latches 40¢ 2 pulleys 20¢ 0.86 2 hooks 6 12latch lifts $1.18, not needed 2 Drawer pulls 1.34 Latches 27¢ 6 buttons 6, 1 Rim Lock 35¢ 2 Locks @ 35¢ 1.38 Nails 15¢ 3 Transon lifts $1.05 over charge $1.17 0.03 2 chimney thimbles 10¢ 6 w Butts 75¢ Hat Hooks 15 1.00 Door bolt 10¢, 2 Pulleys 30¢ 0.60 $50.81 Glass, Putty, Sash cord, etc. C. Martini Rodney D. Mistele Rodney 4 panes glass for attic window 60¢ putty 7¢ 0.67 2 “ “ “ front door 1.10 2 panes for door @ 15¢ 30¢ 1.40 Brads 15¢ Putty 12¢ 3 glass for transoms @ 20¢ 60 0.87 26 L Glass $19.50 12 lights 1.50 1 L. Glass 4.75 3 Lead Lights 9.50 35.25 1 Ruby Light $1.70 Putty 30, 5 1/2 lbs sash cord 1.93 369 lbs weights 7.38 11.31 14 L. Glass $5.00, sash cord 90 5.90 $55.40 Paints, Sand paper etc. C. Martini Rodney Sand paper 30¢ 0.30 Sand paper 15¢ Hard Oil 13.25 Paint $19.28 $32.68 D. Mistele Shellac 16.60 Japan 80 Turpentine 2.50 Rodney J. Gowie Sand paper 10 ochre 35 Ridgetown 19.90 0.45 �Mr. Beattie Ridgetown Oil Turpentine White Lead 3.25 $56.58 Plaster, Hair Rope, etc. D. Mistele Rodney F.W. Scott Highgate 1 bbl Plaster of Paris 3.00 75 lbs hair 2.25 Rope 1.53 $6.78 3 2/3 bbl Plaster @2.65 per bbl 9.95 1 bus hair 60 10.55 $17.33 Plumbing D. Mistele Rodney Water Plumbing Gas Piping Bath Tub $15.00 Boiler $8 1 Doub. B. cock 2.50 $25.50 2 coupling 50 1 hose Bib 85¢ 2 pan Bibs 1.50 2.85 32 ft 3/4 in pipe 1.92 26 ft 1/2 in pipe 1.30 1 stop cock 3.97 15 nipples 75¢ 2 Loch nuts 10¢ 6 1/2 in Elbows 30 2 lees 14 1.29 10-3/4 in elbows 70¢ 4 lees 32 3 Bushings 15 2 plugs 10 1.27 1 coupling 5, 4-1/2 in nipples 20, 2 unions 50, 1 Bib 75 1.50 Lining tank 11.00 147 ft. 12 in Eave trough 11.76 60 ft. 10 in E. Trough 26.96 1 slop tank 2.50, 28 ft oven flow 3.25 5.75 148 ft. gas pipe 5.92 17 elbows 85 20 lees 1.00 14 plugs 42 8.19 10 nipples 50¢, 1 cross 5, 10 caps 40 0.95 Covering deck with galvanized iron 21.00 “ verandah “ “ 22.00 2 soot pans for chimney $1.50 1.50 $122.73 Furnace �D. Mistele Rodney Complete contract for furnace $95.00 Fireplace C. Martini Rodney Fire Grate set up $14.64 Tile floor 4.50 $19.14 For more information on Jeannie Watson, 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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Scanned Manuscript & Typed Transcription UG Transcription Progress Scripto transcription progress Done Extracted Text �� Jeannie Watson (1877-1972)  1901-1902 Diary  Transcribed by Rural Diary Archive volunteers Burnside Farm Cottage {drawing of a paper scroll with the following text: "Plan and Work done on our House"; diagonal text to the right of drawing: "Burnside Farm"} Lot D Concession II. Aldborough Township Elgin Co. Ontario. Canada Our House During the summer of 1901, we decided to build a new house, as the house we were then living in, although not so very old, was very cold and in need of a great amount of repairs. As we had seen and liked the mason work done by McKay Bros. of Clachan we wrote to Mr. Josiah McKay, asking him to do the mason work and as early in the spring of 1902 as possible, which he promised to do. As we had very little timber of our own, we decided to put up a solid brick, with a stone foundation. The first story is to be three brick thick, with iron strapping, a hollow of an inch and then the lath and plaster, making a wall 15 in. thick. The second story is to be a hollow wall and plastered on the brick making a wall 10 in. thick. As there are only four of us, father, mother, son and daughter, & we have only one hundred acres of land, we did not want to build too large a house and yet we wanted it convenient. We examined a great many houses, but most of them were too large, and had low-roofed kitchens, which we did not want. But after seeing new Nelson Place (Duart) and Mrs Duncan McLean (Dutton) houses we decided on our plan. After rough sketching it, we submitted it to Mr. Jack McKay, Rodney, who drew out our plan, and gave us lenghts and widths of door and window sills and frames, charging for all $3.00. Our carpenter is Mr. Nick Ludy, Rodney, whose charges are for himself $1.50 per day and for his men $1.25 per day. We are hiring all the men by the day. The masons charges are McKay Bros. each $2.00 per day. Jack Hillman, $1.75 per day. John McPhail tender $1.25 per day. These men are to do the plastering also. Basement Plan [drawn plan of basement with each room labeled] First Floor �{drawn plan of first floor of house} Work of House (Margins: Work of house) In October 1901 we ordered 35,000 brick from A. Wehlam & Sons of Talbot St; at $3.00 a thousand and some stone from A. R. McDonald of Duart. In December James Fowler came to help us, so that we had the two teams and two men and they started work for (Margins: December 21st, 1901 started drawing stone) the house on the 21st of Dec. 1901. Both teams made one trip a day for 4 days, drawing stone from Mr McDonalds with wagons. The stone were hard to get as the ground was frozen and as Mr. A. R. McDonald did not have enough ready for us, Willie bought 18 gauge stone from Mr. John McDonald on the 24th; for $3.00. That same day Mr. Dan Gillies, and J. G. Gillies went up to help the boys with the large stone. They had sleighs but as Willie broke the tongue of his sleigh, they only brought home 3 loads or 9 stone. On the 28th, Willie bought some loads of stone from Mr. Alex McGugan Oxford at 75 cts a load, and on the 30th, he and Jim drew 1 load of stone from Mr. McGugans with wagons, also 2 load or 1260 brick from Mr. Wehlam's. (Margins: Dec 30th 1901 started Drawing brick) On the 31st Dave Logan helped them and they drew 3 loads of stone from Mr. McGugans. (Margins: Jan 3rd 1902) On Jan 1st they found they could get better stone at Mr. Morrisons for 50 cts a load so drew 2 load from there that day and on the 3rd drew 3 load, Mr. J Kwiell helping them. On the 4th Pa and Jim with one team and sleigh drew home 2 large stone from Mr. J. McDonalds, and on the 6th, they ran 2 trips with both teams from there taking 8 large stone. (Margins: Jan 4th 1902) On the 7th, Geo. Dicks helped them and they brought 3 load of stone from Mr. Morrisons, also paid him for 8 load ($4.00) (Margins: Jan 7th 1902) and Mr McGugan for 5 load ($3.75). The boys drew 2 load or 1325 brick that same day. The next day they drew 1 load of stone from J. McDonalds and 1 load from A.R. McDonalds, also 2 load or 1350 brick with sleighs. On the 9th; 11th 13th 14th & 15th they drew brick 10 loads or 8400 brick. (Margins: Jan 16th Cutting and drawing logs.) On Jan 16th the men started to cut logs and on the 17th they started to draw logs to mill. They worked on the 16th, 17th, 18th, 20th, 21st, 22nd, 23rd, 24th, 25th, 27th, 28th 29th, 31st, Feb 1st, 3rd, 4th, & 5th, at cutting, skidding, and drawing logs to Lusty's mill, Rodney. In all they drew out one 32 ft. log and five 27 ft. logs �for 2 by 6 joice; five 24 ft. logs, five 29 ft. logs, five 16 ft. logs, one 18 ft. log and one 13 ft. log for 2 by 8 joice; seven 14 ft. logs for rafters 2 by 3; thirteen 10 ft. logs for scantling 2 by 4; also five 12 ft. logs for scantling 2 by 4; four 12 ft. logs for inch lumber & three 10 ft. logs for inch lumber; five 12 ft. logs for plank and one 10 ft. log for plank. They drew all the logs out with the sleigh. (Margins: Jan 27th Drawing brick) On the 27th & 28th of January, Philip Schleihauf drew 4 loads (or 4073 brick) from Mr A. Wehlam's for us, and on the 30th our boys drew 6 loads, or 6000 brick. As Mr Wehlam could not supply us with enough brick, we ordered 12000 from Mr G. Moody Highgate at $3.00 a thousand, and on February 18th, 19th, 20th, 21st & 22nd Willie drew home 9 loads or 9000 brick. On Feb. 20th & 21st Geo. Duke helped drawing 3 loads or 3000 brick. On the 22nd Willie ordered 1000 more brick from Mr Moody, also paid him $25.00 on brick. On the 17th James Fowler left us for to work out. (Margins: Feb 24th 1902 Drawing house lumber) On Feb 24th and March 3rd, 6th and 7th Willie drew logs into mill and drew home some lumber. On March 4th, we found Mr. G Moody Highgate $35.00 on brick, and on the 5th, paid Mr A. Wehlam Talbot Street - $111.50c for brick. (Margins: March 19th 1902 Drawing stone) As we did not yet have enough stone, we bought 3 loads at 5.0 cts a load from Geo. West. Hog Street and on March 19th, 20th, and 21st Willie drew them home. (Margins: March 21st 1902 Drawing home lumber) On Mar 21st, 22nd, and 24th Willie drew home lumber from saw-mill. On the 21st, Ed Logan helped him 1/2 day piling lumber and on the 22nd Frank Logan helped 1/2 day. Amount of lumber got out of logs taken to mill is as near as we can estimate; 114 rafters 2 by 5; 190 scantling 2 by 4; 15 joice 16 ft long 2 by 8; 14 joice 15 ft long 2 by 8; 6 joice 18 ft long 2 by 8; 42 joice 24 ft long 2 by 8; 20 joice 29 ft long 2 by 8; 13 joice 32 ft long 2 by 6; and 14 joice 27 ft long 2 by 6, besides the inch lumber and plank. (Margins: March 25th 1902 Drawing gravel) Started drawing gravel from Albert Blue's pit and wash. Willie drew one load this morning. In the afternoon we hired Ed. Logan at 50 cts a day to drive one of our teams and the both teams drew a load of gravel each from Campbells pit north of Taylor. We are paying 25 cts a load for the gravel. March 25th they also drew some 150 tile for house drains from A. Wehlman. On March 26th and 27th drew home 10 loads of gravel from A. Blues pit. James Fowler with Philip Schleihauf team helped them on the 26th �(Margins: March 27th 1902) Paid Albert Blue for 11 loads of gravel @ 25 cts ($2.75). On Mar 28th our own two teams drew 2 loads of sand from the lake at New Glasgow. (Margins: March 31st 1902 Digging house drain) Started digging the house drain. Hired Geo. West to help. Geo., Pa and Willie worked at the drain 1/2 day on March 31st, April 2nd and 3rd but it was caving in so bad they had to leave it for a few days and it was not finished until April 7 when the 3 men worked another half day at it. (Margins: Drawing tile for drain) On April 1st Pa with team drew home 100 six inch tile from A. Wehlam's tile yard and April 3rd drew up 60 six inch tile. On April 1st paid John McDonald for stone $3.00 and on the 3rd paid Geo. West for stone $2.50 and for 2 day's work @ 1.25 a day ($2.50). On April 3rd Willie drew home 15 bags or 5 barrels of cement - e $100 per bll., from David Mistele's Rodney, and on the 4th he drew 4 loads of gravel from behind our own barn to house. (Margins: April 5th 1902 Excavating cellar) Commenced excavating for cellar under house. It took our two men and 1 team all day April 5th, 1/2 day April 7th, and all day April 9th, 10th, 11th and 12th to dig out cellar about six feet. On April 12th paid Jack McKay Rodney for plan of house $5.00.   (Margins: April 14th 1902 Putting in cement footing) Josiah McKay came to-day and started foundation for house. They first put in a cement footing, about 2 ft thick and 1 ft deep. It took Josiah (Margins: April 14th 1902) Pa and Willie all day on the 14th and 15th and 1/2 day on 16th of April to put in this footing and it took 7 barrels of cement. Willie drew home 2 barrels on the 15th also ordered cellar doors and window frames from Lusty Bros. Rodney. (Margins: April 22nd 1902 Ordered stone sills for windows and doors.) Ordered from J. E. Thatcher Ridgetown the stone sills for doors and windows; 3 door sills 5 in by 14 in, 3 ft - 6 in long @ $1.00 per ft; 1 window sill 5 in by 8 in 52 in long, 1 window sill 5 in by 8 in 64 in long, One 5 in by 8 in, 48 in long and twelve 5 in by 8 in, 36 in long all at 40 cts per lineal foot. (Margins: April 24th 1902 Building stone foundation) The masons came to-day and started stone work. They are Josiah McKay, Henry McKay and Jack Hillman masons and John McPhail, tender, all from Clachan. It took them all day on the 24th, 1/2 day 25th, 1 day 28th, 1/2 day 29th, all day 30th, May 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 5th, 6th, and 1/2 day on the 7th or 9 1/2 days to �build stone wall all under house 20 in thick and 7 ft high and 2 brick walls through the cellar, one lenghtwise, the other crosswise through, these are 2 brick thick. Pa with team drew in stone and helped the mason all the time. (Margins: N.B. Stone wall is 24 in thick at bottom and 18 inch thick at top.) On the 24th he got H.S. Ford's (Duart) tank and drew water with. (Margins: Drawing home lime) On the 24th Willie drew home from Lusty Bros. Rodney 33 bus lime @ 30 cts per bushel, in the 29th he brought home 5' door frames for cellar (buttonwood) some nails, 1 barrel red mortar color and some paints and oil and shellac for knots to prime frames, and on the 30th he brought home 30 bus lime, and 6 cellar window frames buttonwood 5 of the cellar window frames are for 2 lights 14 by 14, and one has 2 lights 16 in high by 14 in wide. The outside door frame is 7 ft high by 3 ft wide & the 4 inside door frames are 6 ft high and 2 1/2 ft wide, all the frames are 12 1/2 in. wide. (Margins: May 1st 1902) Willie went to Ridgetown after the stone sills to-day and paid $30.35 for them. On the 3rd he drew 2 load of stone from our own woods and we paid Josiah McKay $25.00 on mason work. (Margins: May 8th 1902 Drawing sand from lake) Our own team drew sand from the lake on the 8th, 9th, & 10th. Tom Kivell, A. Paterson with J. G. Gillies team and H. Colly with H. Terry's team helped draw sand on the 9th and in all they drew 11 loads. On the 10th we ordered window and door frames from Lusty Bros. They are to be made of pine. (Margins: May 13th 1902 Drawing home lumber) Willie drew home for F.W. Scott. Highgate 500 ft Hemlock scantling and 1500 no. 1. bath. Mr David Mistele and Mr Killom tried to sell us a furnace to-day May 14th, but we did not buy one yet. (Margins: May 26th 1902 Laying Joice on stone wall) Mr. N. Ludy our carpenter and Josiah McKay came to-day to lay joice on top of stone wall. They first laid a plank all around on top of wall and then nailed 2 by 6 on to that placing them 16 in apart from centre to centre. Willie brought 15 bus of lime from Lusty Bros. to-day. (Margins: May 27th 1902) The 3 masons and tender came back to-day �(Margins: Starting brick work.) and started brick work. The 1st story is 3 brick thick with a hand hole between each brick. Bon timbers (Hemlock 2 by 4) are placed in the inside row of brick every sixth row, to nail strips 3/4 in by 2 in to, in order to lath it. They are using mortar color to color outside mortar red. It took them all day May 27th & 28th, 1/2 day May 29th, all day May 30th, 31st, June 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th, & 1/2 day on the 7th to build 1st story. Pa helped all the time carrying brick etc., Mother helped June 2nd, Willie helped June 4th & 7th & Ed Logan helped 1/2 day June 6th & 7th. There are 2 doors 1 large window, 1 twin window, 1 half round window and 5 small windows in the 1st story. (Margins: May 28th 1902 Placed a box in N.W. corner stone) On May 28th we placed a box in north west corner of house containing the latest papers, stamps, and coins, also the names of those present at the laying of the box. Paid J. McKay $50.00 on mason work to- day. (Margins: May 29th 1902) On May 29th Josiah McKay went to St. Thomas to see how to build chimney for fire place. They are building two chimneys, one on the east for the fireplace and furnace, and one on the west for the kitchen stoves. The one on the east side has two flues 8 in by 8 in, the other one has just one flue, about 5 in by 10 in until it gets to 2nd story when it is made bigger about 8 by 10 in. May 28th Willie went to Rodney and brought home 2 door frames, 15 bus. lime, paint, oil, etc, May 29th (Margins: Willie drawing home frames and lime) he went twice to Rodney & brought home 3 window frames and 15 bus. lime, 30th he brought home 4 window frames and June 3rd, he brought home 5 window frames and 1 box mortar color. The 1st floor window frames were all set-in on May 31st. They are all box window frames for weights but the large window and the fancy windows. Mother primed all the door frame and window frames with white paint after rubbing all the knots with orange shellac. On June 5th ordered 4 bolts to put through brick wall to put up hood over back door with. (Margins: June 9th 1902 Laying joice on 1st story and starting 2nd story) Mr Ludy came out to-day and was 1/2 day laying 2 by 8 joice on top off 1st story. The 3 masons & tender worked to-day at 2nd story of brick work, Josiah McKay left to-night but the other 3 worked 1/2 day June 10th when they also left as they did not want to put up 2nd storey until Mr Ludy was ready to put up roof. Pa Willie & Eddie Logan helped put up brick etc. June 9th & 10th. June 9th paid J. McKay $50 for mason work. (Margins: June 19th 1902 ) Willie and Ed Logan with team were 1/2 day at Lesleys Mill drawing lumber into dry kiln. �(Margins: June 25th 1902 Drawing Brick) On the 25th Willie with team drew 1 load or 900 brick from G Moodys Highgate and on the 26th he drew another load or (975 pick Brick @ $6.00 a 1000). The rest of our brick are all Kiln Run brick. (Margins: July 3rd 1902) Willie brought home from F.W. Scotts Highgate 200 ft Hemlock scantling and 1000 ft Pine flooring to-day. (Margins: July 5th 1902) Brought home some proof iron ties from H. Misteles to-day. They are for binding the two bricks in the hollow wall, and put in every fifth row. The masons bound with bricks too occasionally. (Margins: July 10th 1902 Finishing Brick Work) The masons came back to-day and started at second story of brick work. It took them all day on the 10th, 11th, 12th, 14th, 15th, 16th, and 17th to finish brick work, but just Josiah and Henry McKay worked on the 12th. They set the upstairs windows on the 11th. Pa, Willie and team helped at house most of the time on the 14th, 15th, 16th, & 17th. On the 14th Willie drew home 22 bus. of lime from Lusty Bros. On the 15th Mother went to Rodney and brought home some mortar color & ties for binding and on the 17th we paid Josiah McKay $40.00 on mason work. (Margins: August 7th 1902 Drawing home lumber) On the 7th and 8th Willie drew home some button wood sheeting, 300 ft maple flooring, 500 ft Bass wood flooring 30 brackets for under roof and the window sashes (2 loads). On the 8th paid Lusty Bros for sawing of window frame $134.00 and on the 14th J. Rettermein for 5 lbs nails 25 cts. (Margins: August 11th 1902) The framers came to-day and started at roof. They are Mr. Nick Ludy at $1.75 per day. Arch. Campbell @ $1.25 a day (Margins: Carpenters putting up roof.) and Johnny Ludy at 75 cts a day, all from Rodney. They put up 2 by 6 joice on top of brick work to-day and bridged them with strips, on the 12th & 13th they put up rafters & formed deck as our house is a cottage roofed house with a 6 ft by 14 ft deck on way and 6 by 20 the other way. They were all day on the 14th & part of the 15th putting on sheeting. On the 13th & 16th they put on ridge roll, made Jacks for scaffold, and put-up part of the cornish Brackets and moulding under roof. (Margins: The sheeting was all dressed as we are putting up a slate roof.) (Margins: Drawing home lumber and brick) On August 11th Willie drew from Lusty Bros. mill 160 ft 2 by 6 & 6 rafters 2 by 5, 20 ft long & on the 13th he drew 1600 ft sheeting, 100 ft ridge roll and 1 plank. On the 12th he drew from 7.20 Scott's 2000 lath, Cornish lumber & �mouldings and on the 15th he drew 800 chimney brick at $3.00 a 1000 from Geo. Moodys Highgate. As we are putting on a slate roof we gave Mr Chas. Riddle of St. Thomas the work of it and on the 16th Willie and Pa with the two teams drew the two load of slate, tin for ridgeon (?) & slate nails from Rodney station. On the 11th Pa & Willie helped the carpenters 1/2 day putting up joice. (Margins: August 18th 1902) Willie went to Rodney station after slaters to-day, there are four of them, two Mr Riddles, and we did not know the other two, all from St. Thomas. (Margins: Starting roof) It just took them all day on the 18th and until 4 o’clock on the 19th to put on slate and ridgeon. It took 15 1/2 squares of slate and 138 feet ridgeon. The slate were already cut and nail holes in them when they came. They put felt paper between slate and sheeting to make a soft bed for slate. The slate cost $8.25 a square, and the ridgeon 8 cts a foot. Paid Chas. Riddle for slating house $138.00 on the 19th. Pa took slates to station on the 19th and brought home the furnace. We are getting our furnace from D. Mistele. It is a 43 inch, Kilborn wood furnace, to be bricked in, has convex registers in wall and is to cost &95.00 when complete. (Margins: Building Chimneys) On the 18th the 3 masons came out and built the chimneys finishing them at noon on the 19th. (Margins: August 21st 1902 Covering deck) Mr James Anderson (D. Mistele's plumber) and Henry Mistele came out to-day and put galvanized iron on deck. They also brought out some more of the furnace fixings with them. (Margins: August 25th 1902 Drawing home lumber & gravel) Willie brought home from Lust Bros. mill, some material for strapping (3/4 in by 2 in) and bridging (1 in by 2 in) also frame for attic window. We are just having 1 window in the attic at the back of house and just in the roof this causing no gutters. Also, drew one load gravel from Albert Blues pit. (Margins: August 27th 1902 Carpenters laying floors and putting in partitions and stairs.) The 3 framers came back to-day, and after finishing putting up cornish, they started to lay the floors. They were all day on the 28th, 29th & 30th laying the 3 floors, 1st story partly maple flooring the 2nd story and attic all pine. On September 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th, & 8th they were at the partitions and stairs & on the 9th at the dumb waiter and fitting window frames. Mr. Nick Ludy made the stairs himself and it just took him one day at each stair, front, back, �attic & cellar stair. The front stair has two square landings, one 3 steps from top the other 3 steps from bottom, with seven steps between, the back stair is a winding stair, and the attic & cellar have each one landing, being in each 3 steps from the top. On the 1st floor we are having a hall, drawing room, sitting room, dining room, living room & bedroom, besides the two stairs and china closet. On the 2nd floor we have four bedrooms, (our library) front & back hall, bathroom and four closets besides attic stair. On August 27th Willie drew home from Lusty's mill 200 ft pine flooring, also four panes of glass, tacks and putty for attic window from A. Martini’s Rodney and on the 29th He brought home 1200 ft pine flooring, from Highgate. August 29th mother went to Ridgetown and brought home with her Mr James Gowie, a painter. He is going to-do our painting, working by the day at $2.00 a day. She also got some oil and (Margins: August 30th 1902 Mr Gowie painting) turpentine at Mo Beattys, Ridgetown and paid Mr Gowie for it on the 30th. Mr Gowie worked all day on the 30th of August priming cornish and brackets under roof. Mother paid Mr. N. Ludy $30.00 August 30th. (Margins: September 2nd/02 Masons building brick wall under verandah also two sets of cement steps) On September 2nd the two masons and J Hillman as tender came back & started at brick wall under verandah. Henry McKay came back yesterday afternoon but did no work. They were at brick wall on September 2nd & 3rd and at cement steps on the 4th, 5th & on the 6th they ran lime 1/2 day. The brick wall is built with lattice work, this allowing a circulation of air underneath the verandah. The steps are quite broad and about 8 ft long. They are first filled in with stone and Portland cement put on top making a lovely white hard smooth finish. On the steps leading to dining room door, on west side of house Henry McKay printed Burnside Farm, and on the front steps on the south of house he put the date 1902. On the 2nd Pa and team were helping at house, also Willie. (Margins: Willie drawing home lumber brick & gravel) On Sept. 1st & 3rd Willie drew home lumber from Lusty Bros. mill also tracks from G. Martinis for roller doors. On the 3rd he also brought 500 brick for furnace from A. Wehlams. On the 4th he drew one load gravel from A. Blue's pit also one load from lake on the 4th & 6th. Dave Logan also drew a load of gravel from the lake on the 4th for us. This is for the plaster. (Margins: Plumbers at eavetroughing gas piping etc) On September 2nd the plumbers came out and started putting up eavetroughing. They were here on the 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th, 8th and 1/2 day on the 9th & 10th. Putting up eavetroughing, gas piping, some of the water piping, lining tank and attending to hot air boxes for the furnace. We are having the house piped so �that we can put in an Acetylene gas plant any time, a pipe running to every room on first & second floors, one to attic, one to verandah & just one yet to basement. These pipes were all put in before. The tank for the soft water will hold about fifteen barrels and we have hot and cold water in the bath-room, living room and basement kitchen. The hot air registers are all to be in wall except one in living room. There is a register in every room on first floor and one in bathroom, and east bed-room on second floor. The furnace pipe goes up through dining room, back hall, and enters chimney in centre bedroom on east of house. There are four cold air registers one in hall being in the floor, the other three in the wall, one in the dining room, sitting room and bedroom, all on first-floor. (Margins: September 8th 1902 Arthur Orendorf lathing) On September 8th Arthur Orendorf of Ridgetown (lather) came down and started lathing. He was able to lath the whole house on the 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th & 1/2 day on the 13th. 760 yards in all. He charged 2 1/2 cts a yd. The outside wall on second floor with the exception of front hall is to be plastered on brick wall, therefore required no lathing but we had the kitchen, milk room, and pantry in basement lathed. (Margins: Willie drawing home lime and lath) On September 8th Willie brought home 24 bushel of lime from Lusty Bros. Rodney and on the 9th 100 bunches of lath from F. W. Scott's Highgate. On the 13th he took back 20 bunches of lath, to Highgate, and brought home two barrels of plaster of paris. Mother took back some of the window sashes to Lusty's to-day as they were wrong. Paid F. W. Scott for flooring and laths $50.00 on September 4th, Joe McKay for mason work $25.00 on the 6th and Arthur Orendorf $19.00 for lathing on the 13th. (Margins: Mason making plaster) Joe McKay and Jack Hillman were here all day on September 10th, running lime and making plaster. They put in some hair and rope. (Margins: September 29th Putting on first coat of plaster) Willie drew 1 load yellow sand from road also 1 load lake sand from Mr Kivell's. Henry McKay and Jack Hillman came from Mr P Cyleys this evening. They started plastering (the first coat) on the 30th and on October 1st Joe McKay came and it took the 3 masons all day Oct 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 6th & 3/4 day on the 7th to finish the first coat, and then on the 11th Joe McKay and Jack Hillman were here 1 hr floating, that is making it smooth. On the 7th paid Joe McKay for mason work $25.00. (Margins: October 1st) Pa went to Rodney to-day and brought home the windows, there are in the house, 1 large (plate, double diamond) window in parlor, 1 double plain window in dining room, 1 horshoe (leaded) & 1 circle (wavy) window in library, 1 half circle (leaded) �window in hall, 2 small plain windows in sitting room, 2 small plain windows in living room, 1 small plain window in each bedroom (5 in all), bathroom & back hall. All the plain windows are weighted. (Margins: October 18th) Willie drew home 20 bus. of lime from Lusty Bros & large window frame, also hinges for cellar windows. (Margins: Building in furnace) On the 20th Jack Hillman came back and ran some lime for potty coat also started to brick in furnace. He was here all day on the 20th and 1/2 day on the 21st & 23rd. He finished bricking in furnace. James Anderson (plumber) was 1/2 day on the 20th at overflow pipe from tank and setting furnace, and he and Henry Mistele were 1/2 day on the 21st & 22nd at furnace & furnace pipes. On the 20th, Willie helped 1/2 day and on the 21st & 23rd Pa helped 1/2 day each. On the 23rd we bought 4 lbs finishing nails @ J. Rettermeins and paid 20cts for them. (Margins: October 23rd Carpenters building verandah) The three carpenters started at the verandah to-day and it took them all of the 23rd, 24th, 25th, 27th and until noon on the 28th to finish verandah, cellar windows, and other small jobs. Willie drew home some mouldings and nails for the verandah from Rodney on the 24th, 2 loads of lake gravel on the 25th and 1 load of lake gravel on the 27th. On the 27th, mother brought some balls, etc from Rodney for verandah. Our verandah is quite wide extending from the side door around corner of house and over front door. It has six nice large posts with no railing. Instead of spindles, they are making small window frames at top of verandah, these are to be filled with colored glass. The roof is galvanized iron on the top and shingles on the sides. On Oct 28th Paid N Ludy on carpenter work $20.00 (Margins: October 29th Mr Gowie painting cornish verandah window frames etc) Mr Gowie Ridgetown has got the job of our painting and he came and started to-day. He is quite deaf. We have to write what we want. He is doing the outside work now, putting three coats on cornish at roof, verandah mouldings and posts; two coats on door and window frames and sashes & floor of verandah and one coat on verandah shingles and ceiling of verandah. The cornish at roof, verandah mouldings and posts are painted white, decorated with red and green, the verandah ceiling is sky blue, the floor yellow, the shingles slate color, the window frames has white for the ground work decorated with red and green and the sashes are black. Mr Gowie worked on Oct 29th, 31st, Nov 1st, 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th, 7th and until noon on the 8th at the outside painting. On Oct 29th father brought home some paints, white lead, oil, �turpentine, shellac, Japan etc, from D. Misteles Rodney and on Nov 1st and 5th, mother brought home some more. Paid Mr Gowie $3.00 on Nov 1st and $3.00 on Nov 8th. (Margins: November 1st 4th Putting on potty coat of plastering) The plumbers tinned the deck of verandah to-day. Henry and Josiah McKay came back to-day and started putting on second coat of plaster. It took them the 4th, 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th, 12th, 13th, 14th, and 1/2 day on the 15th to finish second coat of plastering and other small jobs, such as making cement pipe holes for furnace etc. This coat gives the wall a beautiful hard, white smooth, and glossy appearance. It is made mostly of Plaster of Paris. On Nov 7th father brought home a barrel of Plaster of Paris and some cement from D. Mistele Rodney, and on the 8th he brought home a load of Georgia Pine from 7.20 Scotts Highgate. we are finishing the main part of our house in Georgia Pine. It is a hard wood with a beautiful grain, needing nothing but oiling. (Margins: November 11th Fire in furnace for the first on 13th) The plumbers were out on on the 11th and 13th fixing furnace pipes and on the 14th putting eaves on the verandah. We had a fire in the furnace for the first time on the 13th of Nov. (Margins: Laying cement floors in cellar) On Nov 18th Henry and Josiah McKay layed the cement floors in the basement kitchen, milk room, pantry and part of the furnace room. Father and Willie were helping all day. Mother and I are cleaning plaster out of house ready for the painter. On Nov 21st Willie went to Highgate after a load of finishing lumber and doors (Georgia Pine). (Margins: November 25th Carpenters starting @ inside work) Mr Ludy sent his tools out to- day, also some locks, nails, paper, etc from Martinis. On the 27th, Mr Ludy, Arch Campbell, Johnny Ludy and a Mr Honeywell came out at noon and started cutting finishing material. Put in arch upstairs on the 28th. Mr Ludy & Arch Campbell went home to-night. (Margins: November 28th Setting fireplace Paid W. Lusty on account $30.00. On Nov. 28th Dec 1st & 2nd Mr Honeywell and Johnny Ludy worked at back bedrooms upstairs. Dec 1st G Martini and Jos. McKay came out to set fireplace but did not finish it. (Margins: It is 37 1/2 in wide 36 1/2 high with a 16 in fireplace.) On Dec. 3rd & 4th Mr Ludy and Johnny were here and worked at the front bedroom and hall upstairs. (Margins: December 4th) Jos. McKay came out on the 4th to set fireplace, paid him $10. The plumbers were out to-day putting in cold air pipes. Mr Honeywell came back on Dec 5th and the three framers worked at window casings & mantel on the 5th & 6th. Charlie Johnstone, �Highgate was out on the 5th seeing about roller doors. Paid N. Ludy $12.00 on work on the 6th. (Margins: Carpenters at inside work) Mr Ludy and Johnny worked at parlor and sitting room on Dec 8th. Mr Honeywell came back on the 9th and the three of them worked at stairs front door & hall. On Dec. 10th, 11th, & 12th Mr Honeywell, and Johnny Ludy worked at dining room, kitchen and hanging doors. (Margins: December 10th) Willie took roller doors & other ones back to Highgate and brought home some other doors & V. matched lumber to-day. Mr Ludy came back on Dec 13th, and the three framers worked at downstairs on the 13th, 15th, 16th, and 1/2 day on the 17th. (Margins: December 13th Painter came back) Mr Gowie came back on the 15th and started to paint upstairs. He was here on the 15th, 16th, 17th, 18th, 19th, 22nd, 23rd, 24th, 26th, 27th, 29th, 30th, 31st, 1903 Jan. 2nd, 3rd, 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th, 9th, and finished on the tenth. (Margins: How the house was finished inside) The back part of second being finished in soft pine was all painted except bathroom, which was stained cherry with hard oil finish. The back bedroom was painted dark brown and dark slate, Will's bedroom light and dark orange; Jeanie's room pale green and white, hall dark & light slate, attic and back stair dark orange. Spare bedroom, front halls and stairs, parlor, sitting room and dining room were all finished in Georgia Pine (natural wood, hard), and these Mr Gowie shellaced, sand papered and hard oiled, until you could see yourself in them. Mother's bedroom was soft pine oiled and the living room was stained walnut & cherry. Cellar stairs painted brownish red. (Margins: December 16th) Plumber brought out bath tub, boiler and put in hot air pipe to living room to-day. 1/2 day on the 17th, the 18th & 19th Mr Honeywell and J. Ludy worked at the china closet, dumb waiter, pantry etc., (Margins: December 20th Putting on roller doors) Paid J. Gowie on painting $10.00. Mr Honeywell came out at noon on Dec 22nd and worked alone on the 22nd 23rd & 24th. On the 26th Mr Geo. Zoller came with him and both worked on the 26th 27th 29th & 30th hanging roller doors and putting the finishing touches on. We had to pay Mr Zoller $1.50 per day and Mr Honeywell $1.62 1/2. (Margins: December 22nd Fixing fireplace) Jos. McKay finished fireplace to-day. Jeanie helped him. He also filled up holes in plastering. Paid him on work $23.00 �(Margins: 24th) Paid Mr. Gowie on work $6.00. On the 31st paid him $10.00 and paid Mr. Zoller in full for work $6. (Margins: 1903 January 10th) Paid Mr Gowie in full for painting, sand paper etc., $26.45c (Margins: 23rd Moved in) After leaving the paint dry for about two weeks, the plumbers came out on Friday January 23rd and moved our stove and fixed the water connections. We slept in the house for the first time that night although it was a few weeks before we were altogether settled. Detailed Statement of Labor & Cash Outlay at house. Also Material. Names of men who worked at house receiving pay. Per day Total Silver Street Ed Logan By the day 3 cts 1.35 Clachan Josiah McKay Masons $2.00 $102.00 Clachan Henry McKay Masons $2.00 $97.00 Clachan John Hillman Masons $1.75 $71.75 Clachan John McPhail Masons $125 $36.25 Total cost of mason work $307.00 Rodney Nick Ludy Carpenters $1.75 $61.15 Rodney Johnny Ludy Carpenters $1.75 $30.00 Rodney Arch. Campbell Carpenters $1.25 $30.00 Rodney Mr Honeywell Carpenters $1.62 1/2 $36.85 �Names of men from whom we bought material Rodney Geo. Zoller Carpenters $1.30 $6.00 Total cost of carpenters work $164.00 Rodney Dave Mistele Plumbers Paid by Job $22.40 Rodney Henry Mistele Rodney James Anderson Ridgetown Arthur Orendorf Lather Paid by yard per yd 2 1/2 c $19.00 Ridgetown James Gowie Painter Paid by the day per day $2.00 $62.00 St Thomas Mr Chas. Riddle Slaters Paid in contract St Thomas Mr Riddle St Thomas 2 men do not know names Hog Street Geo. West Digging drain Paid by day per day $1.25 $2.50 Chas. Martini (setting fireplace) Paid by job $1.75 Total Cost of Labor on House $580.00 Duart South A.R. McDonald Stone $6.00 �Duart South Duart South Duart South Duart South John McDonald " 3.00 Mr Morrison " 4.00 Alex McGugan " 3.75 Hog Street Geo. West " 2.50 Ridgetown J.E.Thatcher Stone sills $30.35 Taolbot street Adolphus Wehlam Brick and tile $119.50 Highgate G.W. Moody Brick $74.35 Duart Albert Blue Gravel 2.75 Ridgetown Mr Beattie Turpentine. Oil. White Lead 3.25 Highgate F.W. Scott Laths. Lumber, doors, etc. $250.00 Duart Joe. Rettenmier Nails, Thimbles 50. Rodney David Mistele Paints, Plumbing etc., $366.95 Rodney Chas. Martini Nails. Locks. Fireplace etc., $71.81 St. Thomas Chas. Riddle Slate (Labor included) $138.90 Rodney Lusty Bros. Lumber, Lime etc $329.02 Ridgetown James Gowie Sandpaper & Ochre 45 Rodney Jake McKay Plan of house 5.00 Total cost of Material for House. $1412.08 Date Men who helped us without pay. 1901 Dec. 27th D.M. Gillies and team drawing 1 load stone J. G. Gillies " " 1 " " 31st Dave Logan " " 1 " " �Contents • 1 Material required for house with cost • 2 Tile for house drain • 3 Stone for Basement • 4 Brick for Walls. • 5 Brick for furnace • 6 Pit gravel used for building walls etc., Material required for house with cost Tile for house drain 1902 Jan 3rd James Kivell " " 1 " " 7th Geo. Dubs " " 1 " " 27th G. P. Schleihauf " " 2 " brick 28th G. P. Schleihauf " 2 " " Feb 20th Geo. Dubs " " 1 " " 21st Geo Dubs " 2 " " 25th, 26th, 27th, Ed. Logan helped the men for three days. 26th J. Fowkes and G. P. Schleihaufs team drawing 1 load gravel April 7th Geo. West digging drain 1/2 day May 9th Tom Kivell and team drawing 2 loads lake sand J. G. Gillies's man " " 2 " " " H. Terrys " " " 2 " " " Sept 6th Dave Logan " " 1 " " " James Fowkes helped us during the winter driving one of our teams. �Stone for Basement Brick for Walls. Brick for furnace Pit gravel used for building walls etc., 250 six in tile at $22 per $1000 from A. Wehlman Talbot St. $5.50 9 load stone from A.R. McDonald Duart @ 66 2/3 cts per load $6.00 8 " " " Mr Morrison South of Duart @ 50 " " " 4.00 5 " " " Alex McGugan " @75 " " " 3.75 5 " " " Geo. West Hog Street @ 50 " " " 2.50 9 large stone " John McDonald Duart for $3.00c 3.00 $19.25 22.320 kiln run brick from A. Wehlam @ $5.00 per 1000 $111.50 13.700 " " " " G.W. Moody Highgat @ $3.00 per $1000 68.50 975 picked " " " " @ $6.00 " " 5.85 $185.85 500 kiln run brick from A. Wehlman @ $5.00 per 1000 $2.50 11 loads gravel from Al. Blue's pit Duart @ 25c per load $2.75 2 " " " " " " free 2 " " " Mr Campbells Kintyre " $2.75 �Material used (Continued) Lake gravel and sand Lime Mortar Color & Proof Iron Ties for Brickwork Cement 6 loads lake gravel from beach at T Havens free 13 “ “ sand “ “ “ “ " 2 “ “ “ “ Mr Kivells " 2 “ yellow sand from road side. " Lusty Bros  Rodney 130 bus. lime for building brick walls from Lusty Bros. @ 30c per bus. $39.00 67 “ “ “ for plastering & building in furnace “ “ “ “ “ “ $20.10 $39.10 D. Mistele Rodney 370 lbs red color for coloring mortar from D. Mistele Rodney @ 2¢ lb $11.40 29 “ proof iron ties for tying Bricks “ “ “ “ 10¢ “ $2.90 C. Martini Rodney 7 1/5 “ “ “ “ “ “ C. Martini “ “ 10¢ $0.72 $15.02 D. Mistele Rodney 2 1/2 barrels Queenston cement for verandah steps etc. from D. Mistele @ $1.00 per brl. $2.50 2 “ Portland “ “ “ “ “ “ @ $2.30 “ $5.00 7 “ Queenston “ for footing below stone wall “ “ “ $1.00 “ $7.00 7 " Queenston “ “ basement floors “ “ @ $1.00” $7.00 $21.50 �Stone Sills Material used (Continued) Lumber J.E. Thatcher Ridgetown 3 door sills 5 by 14 in and 3 ft 6 in long @ $1.00 per ft $10.50 1 window “ 5 by 8 “ 52 in long @ 40¢ “ “ $1.73 1 “ “ “ “ 64 “ “ @ “ “ “ $2.12 1 “ “ “ " 48 “ “ @ “ “ $1.60 12 “ “ “ “ 36 “ @ “ “ $14.40 $30.35 Lusty Bros Rodney Sawing 9168 ft lumber at $3.00 per 1000 $27.48 Matching 2.00 300 ft flooring pine 5.40 30 brackets for Roof of house @ 75cts a piece 22.50 280 ft scantling 2 by 6 for top of 2nd story @ $12 per 1000 3.36 1600 ft Black Ash sheeting for roof @$12 $19.20 surfacing same $2.00 21.20 18 ft pine for attic window frame 54¢ Dressing same 25¢ 0.79 100 ft ridgeroll for roof @ 3cts per ft 3.00 420 ft bridging for joice @ $5 per 1000 ft. 2.10 1200 ft strapping for walls @ $3.50 per 1000 ft. 4.20 200 ft pine flooring @ $2.50 per 100 ft. 5.00 208 ft. matched plank for water tank @ 3cts per ft. 6.24 200 ft strings boards@ 3cts per ft. 6.00 �Lumber continued 220 “ treads @ 3cts per ft; 140 risers @ 3cts per ft. 10.80 100 “ matched pine @ 3cts; 11 set Jambs @ 60cts per set. 9.60 Stretching treads “ 180 ft 1 cove @ $7.50 per 1000 2.58 300 ft Scantling @ $12.00 3.60 6 verandah posts @ $2.00, 230 ft V. matched pine @ 12.50 per 1000 15.30 400 ft pine flooring @ $3.00 per 100; 9 face brackets @40cts a piece 15.60 10 corner brackets @20cts; 80 dentles @ 4cts a piece 5.20 230 ft one quarter round @ $6 per 1000; 85 ft bed mould @ $12.50 per 1000 2.56 215 ft cornish @ $3 per 100; 2 large brackets for back door @ $1.30 9.45 13 ft pine @ 3 1/2¢; 100 ft cove @ $7.50 per 1000; 112 ft Jamb lining @ 2¢ 3.29 Carried forward $187.25 Brought forward $187.25 Lusty Bros Rodney 58 ft pine @ 3cts per ft; 145 ft 3 in stops @ $12.50 per 1000 3.54 46 “ “ “ “ “ 1.38; 73 ft V. Match @ 3cts per ft 3.63 F.W. Scott Highgate 700 ft Hemlock scantling @ $15.50 per 1000 10.95 2980 “ lath @ $7.50 per 1000; 2200 ft pine flooring @ $20 per 1000 66.35 225 ft V. matched @ $24.00 per 1000; 110 ft 1x8 Du Lumber @ $26 per 1000 8.26 250 “ Bed mould @ $1.80 per 100; 126 t Geo. Pine 10 in Base @ 4¢ per ft. 9.54 70 “ Geo. Pine 8 in Base @ 3 1/2¢ per ft. 2.87 200 “ “ 7/8 1/4 Round @3/4¢ per ft. 1.92 30 Geo. Pine Base corners @ 7¢, 32 Geo Pine 10 in Base Blocks @ 7¢ 3.44 15 “ “ “ 8 in Base blks @ 6¢, 50 Geo Pine 5x5 Tamed Rosettes @ 6¢ 3.90 �Lumber continued 300 ft 3 i casing G.P. @ 2 1/4¢ per ft. 24ft 8 in window stool @ 4¢ per ft. 12.21 6 “ 5 in Window Stool @3¢; 74 ft Apron @ 1 1/2ct per ft. 1.29 70 “ 13/8 window stops @ 1¢ per ft. 100 ft 2 1/2 in window stop @ 1 1/4¢ 1.95 400 “ 5 in casing white pine @ 2¢. 24 ft 5 in stool @ 3¢ per ft. 8.72 12 “ 8 in stool @ 3 1/4¢ per ft. 115 ft Geo. Pine lumber @ $40 per 1000 4.99 34 “ 8 in Plynth Blocks @ 5¢; 53 turned corner Rosettes @ 6¢ 4.88 35 bace corners @ 3¢. 250 ft 8 in bace @ 3¢ per ft. 8.55 65 ft hat board @ 1 3/4¢. 400 ft 7/8 1/4 Round@ 60¢ per 100 3.55 150 ft V. matched @ $25 per 1000. 30 ft wainscoating cap @ 2¢ 4.35 3 newel posts @ $1.25; 2 newel posts @ $1.10; 24 ft stair rail @ 15¢ 9.55 12 ft bottom rail @ 15¢, 42 tan bannisters @ 12¢, 1 turned wall Rosette 6.99 1 piece Geo. Pine 3/8x10x14 50¢; 36 5/8x3 Geo. Pine; 50 ft panel mould 1.63 Soft panel mould Raise 63¢. 2 1/2 turned cob. @ 35¢ 1.33 Carried forward $371.64 Brought forward $371.64 F.W. Scott Highgate 2 pair sliding doors Geo. Pine @ 8.00, 2 Front Doors G.P. @ $6 28.00 1 Outside Door W. Pine $4.73, 1 inside G.P. Door 26x6 61 3/8 @ $2.50 7.25 3 inside G.P. doors 2-8x6-8 1 3/8 @ $2.60, 1 inside G.P. Door 2-4x6-6 1 3/8 @ $2.20 10.00 2 “ “ 2-0-6-6 @ $2.00, 1 Pair Waiter doors 75¢ 4.75 3 “ W.P. “ 2-8x6-8 @ 2.25, 2 inside W.P. Doors 2-6x6-6 @ 2.20 11.15 170 ft V. Matched @ $25 per 1000, 30 ft corner lead @ 1/2¢ 4.70 �Slate for Roof Nails, Thimbles, hinges, latches, etc., 84 “ G.P. picture mould @ 1 3/4¢, 1 door Geo. Pine 21¢ 1.68 Window and door frames Lusty Bros Rodney 6 cellar window frames $6.00 1 cellar door frame $1.50 7.50 4 “ door frames $4.00 2 outside door frames $3.00 7.00 1 twin window frame $4 1 horseshoe window frame $4 8.00 1 1/2 circle window frame $2.25, 1 circle window frame 2.25 4.50 12 box window frame $27.00 1 circle sash $1 28.00 1 1/2 circle sash 75 ¢ 1 horseshoe sash $1.25 14 pair sashes 10.50 12.50 3 cellar sash 2.00 1 frame & sash $1.00 1 Sky Light frame 45¢ 3.45 2 cupboard doors @ $1.75; 3 sash @ 45¢ 4.55 Less $5.30 $514.67 Total cost of lumber, frames, etc. $509.37 15 1/2 squares slate from C. Riddle St. Thomas @ St. Thomas @ $8 1/4 per square $127.86 138 ft ridgeon “ “ “ @ 8ct per foot 11.04 $138.90 1 thimble for kitchen stove in cellar 5¢, 3 lbs nails 25¢ 0.30 J. Rettermen Duart 4 lbs finishing nails @ 5¢ 0.20 1 keg nails @ $3.10, 1 keg 4 1/2 in spikes $3.05, 1 keg nails $3.20 9.35 2 set Rollers etc., for Roller doors complete @ $4.75 per set 9.50 1 keg $3.00, 5 lbs finishing nails 25¢ 1 keg nails 1 1/8 in $4.50 7.75 1 Lock 70¢ 2 sliding door set $4.00 4 1/2 pair Butts 60¢ 5.30 �Glass, Putty, Sash cord, etc. Paints, Sand paper etc. 6lbs 7. nails @ 6¢ 2 front door locks $4.00 1 Latch 7.59 C. Martini Rodney 14 pair Butts 3 1/2x3 1/2 @ 13¢ 1 Bolt 5 St Hinges 2.32 2 Locks 70¢ 7 Rim Locks @ 25¢ 12 pair Butts @7¢ 3.29 2 pair Butts 3 1/2x3 1/2 @ 13¢, 4 Thumb latches 40¢ 2 pulleys 20¢ 0.86 2 hooks 6 12latch lifts $1.18, not needed 2 Drawer pulls 1.34 Latches 27¢ 6 buttons 6, 1 Rim Lock 35¢ 2 Locks @ 35¢ 1.38 Nails 15¢ 3 Transon lifts $1.05 over charge $1.17 0.03 D. Mistele Rodney 2 chimney thimbles 10¢ 6 w Butts 75¢ Hat Hooks 15 1.00 Door bolt 10¢, 2 Pulleys 30¢ 0.60 $50.81 C. Martini Rodney 4 panes glass for attic window 60¢ putty 7¢ 0.67 2 “ “ “ front door 1.10 2 panes for door @ 15¢ 30¢ 1.40 Brads 15¢ Putty 12¢ 3 glass for transoms @ 20¢ 60 0.87 D. Mistele Rodney 26 L Glass $19.50 12 lights 1.50 1 L. Glass 4.75 3 Lead Lights 9.50 35.25 1 Ruby Light $1.70 Putty 30, 5 1/2 lbs sash cord 1.93 369 lbs weights 7.38 11.31 14 L. Glass $5.00, sash cord 90 5.90 $55.40 C. Martini Rodney Sand paper 30¢ 0.30 Sand paper 15¢ Hard Oil 13.25 Paint $19.28 $32.68 D. Mistele Rodney Shellac 16.60 Japan 80 Turpentine 2.50 19.90 J. Gowie Ridgetown Sand paper 10 ochre 35 0.45 �Plaster, Hair Rope, etc. Plumbing Furnace Mr. Beattie Ridgetown Oil Turpentine White Lead 3.25 $56.58 D. Mistele Rodney 1 bbl Plaster of Paris 3.00 75 lbs hair 2.25 Rope 1.53 $6.78 F.W. Scott Highgate 3 2/3 bbl Plaster @2.65 per bbl 9.95 1 bus hair 60 10.55 $17.33 D. Mistele Rodney Bath Tub $15.00 Boiler $8 1 Doub. B. cock 2.50 $25.50 2 coupling 50 1 hose Bib 85¢ 2 pan Bibs 1.50 2.85 Water Plumbing 32 ft 3/4 in pipe 1.92 26 ft 1/2 in pipe 1.30 1 stop cock 3.97 15 nipples 75¢ 2 Loch nuts 10¢ 6 1/2 in Elbows 30 2 lees 14 1.29 10-3/4 in elbows 70¢ 4 lees 32 3 Bushings 15 2 plugs 10 1.27 1 coupling 5, 4-1/2 in nipples 20, 2 unions 50, 1 Bib 75 1.50 Lining tank 11.00 147 ft. 12 in Eave trough 11.76 60 ft. 10 in E. Trough 26.96 1 slop tank 2.50, 28 ft oven flow 3.25 5.75 Gas Piping 148 ft. gas pipe 5.92 17 elbows 85 20 lees 1.00 14 plugs 42 8.19 10 nipples 50¢, 1 cross 5, 10 caps 40 0.95 Covering deck with galvanized iron 21.00 “ verandah “ “ 22.00 2 soot pans for chimney $1.50 1.50 $122.73 �Fireplace For more information on Jeannie Watson, check out the “Meet the Diarists” section under “Discover” on our website: ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca D. Mistele Rodney Complete contract for furnace $95.00 C. Martini Rodney Fire Grate set up $14.64 Tile floor 4.50 $19.14 � transcribed https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/968fbb1201e997eb17d58dc012221539.pdf afac3636a7cce807f0da491407817683 https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/13293caed9376eac35fd6d9471fcca46.pdf f071daa0ffdd1e4eb8d8cbfbda27da55 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. 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Scanned Manuscript & Typed Transcription Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2>Jemima Ripley</h2> <h3>1869 - 1870</h3> <h3>Transcribed by Rural Diary Archive Volunteers</h3> {Address Label glued to left side} Jack Le Clair, 1533 Weyburn St, Ottawa, Ont K1G 0Y4 {1988 Written in blue pen} Miss Jemima Ripley, Elgin Ont Later Mrs Ernestus Sliter (Jan) Jan 1 1869 {underlining in red pencil} January the 1st 1869 Friday Stay with Grandpa. Marsh and Matilda calls Lee goes with them read all day very cold Jan the 2nd Saturday do the housework make pies fry cakes &c Lee goes to Elgin Jan the 3rd Sunday come home with Lee Stay at home while Lee and Mary goes to Elgin to meeting go home with Lee in the evening </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> Jan the 4th Monday Grandpa is very sick this morning Lee goes to Elgin to election Grampa is better Goes to Elgin in the afternoon thaw commences Tuesday Jan the 5th 1869 am sick not able to work Lee goes over to Fathers for Sarah she is gone to Uncle Tooles {Sarah circled in red pencil} Jan the 6th Wednesday Lee is gone to Henrys I stay with Grandpa {Henry circled in red pencil} do some darning knit on stocking Sarah comes in the afternoon go to Alberts with Marsh come back in the evening Chapmans barn is burned Jan the 7th Thursday help Sarah fix her coat knit the rest of the day Jan the 8th Fri go home help Matilda make a wreath of roses for cake go back to Grandpas in the evening </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> Jan the 9th Sat, rains all day do the house work. Lester often calls Jan the 10 Sunday go home with Henry & Matilda Mother,Father & Sarah go to Philipsville to dedication of Baptist church Jan the 11th Monday help Grandpa brings me home get ready for tea meeting go in the evening have a splended time Jan the 12th go home with Albert knit on Annies stocking Jan the 13th Stay to Alberts all day. Albert & me go to Philipsville. Jan the 14th. Thurs Stay to A.D.D's </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> Jan the 15th Albert brings me home find Marsh very sick. Stay up with him all night father goes for the doctor at 2 of the clock P.M. Jan the 16th Sat wait upon Marsh and do house work. Tilda goes to Caintown with Willie Pole. Jan the 17th Sunday Stay at home Lester & {illeligible} {illeligible} Wille's, Tilda Jarnes! also Jan the 18th Monday Do house work Matilda washes Jan the 19th Tues Knit a glove Jan the 20th Do some mending </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> forenoon go to Alberts afternoon with Marsh find Annie sick stay until Sunday the 24th. Albert and Mary comes home with me go to Grandpa's to dinner. Tilda goes home with Albert Pelbarg Jan the 25th Knit glove for myself Jan the 26th {illeligible} my silk dress Wednesday Jan the 27th make pies in go to Newboro with Marsh take dinner to Alberts melt snow to was get tea Thursday Jan the 28th Wash woolen clothes get dinner do the housework mother goes to the Furnace Falls go to Samuel Ripley's in the evening get home at 11 PM </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> Friday Jan the 29th Iron & do house work Mother & Father go to Elgin make pies cut & bost bed tick Saturday Jan 30th Do Saturdays work twist 10 knots cotton yarn fix my cloak Set up stocking for Mimma Delong Sunday Jan the 31st Stay at home all day Samuel Superior Stays here to day Father & Mother go to Philipsville to church {drawing in red pencil in left margin} February 1st Monday February the 1st Do house work sew and knit go to meeting with Lee in the eve evening stop to Fullers {Fuller Stevens written in blue pen in left margin} for them Laura and Celestine Clara is here all day Tuesty February 2nd do house work sew on Marshes coat Fuller wife Lenora and Celeste {question mark written in red pencil in left margin} come here we all go to Grandpas in the evening </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> Feb - 3rd Wednes help do house work Sew on coat Thursday F 4th help do house work Sew on coat Friday Feb 5th sew all day on Marshas coat Sat Feb 6th help do Saturday work finish coat Lester Allen takes tea here Mother & Father have gon to Portland Marsh up to Fullers Tilda & I are at home alone Sunday F 7th go to Quarterly meeting with Tilda & Marsh Monday Feb 8th melt Snow to wash help do house work and &c A Taggert & wife are here to day stay all night </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> Tuesday F 9th I do house work Tilda washes Albert & Mary comes Albert goes to Leeds Mary & the children stay here I go home with them Stay a week Wed Feb 10th Help Mary do house work sew on my dress Thurs Feb 11th Sew all day Frid Feb 12th Finish my dress sewing on Mary's put a tuck in Annies dress & skirt Sat Feb 13th Wash breakfast dishes & iron fo Mary {I & M} finish Mary's dress put a tuck in Mims dress snows all day Albert goes for the Dr for his Father Sun Feb 14th Stay at Alberts all day Snows & blow so that I cannot go home </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> Monday Feb 15th help do house work knit on Mimas stocking Tues Feb 16th Albert goes fo the Dr for his father Mary & I go to Mr DeLongs & Stay until he comes back A. D. L brings me home by the way of Elgin Wed February 17th Help do house work make a night cap John Shaw wife & Mother comes Lester & Lucretia also! Thurs Feb 18th make a might cap for Matilda Fri Feb 19th Sew on Shimmie do house work &c Sat Feb 20th help do Saturdays work finish shimmie go to Elgin with Lee Sun Feb 21st go to J. FE Delongs with Marsh </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> Mo 22nd Feb Wash cut out white apron Tue Feb 23rd make apron. knit in the evening Snows & blows all day encesently Wed Feb 24th piece quilt iron Starched cloths. Aunt Taggeret & Nina comes here the roads are all blockaded with snow Marsh harnesess his coalts Thur Feb 25th Sew on peice work all day Fri Feb 26th Sew on peice work Aunt Margt & A goes to W{nell} Stephens with Marsh Sat Feb 27th chore round a little go to Fulers in the evening with Marsh & Tilda tat Donation in Elgin </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> Sun Feb 28th Stay at home fine day Mother & Tilda are cleaning potatoes for dinner Henry & Lee takes dinner here to day _________________________________________________________ March 1 {blue pen} Mo - March 1st Peices T'S help Tilda finish quilt fine wether {Tilda finishes quilt. written in blue ink in left margin} Tues March 2nd Help wash dishes narrow off stocking {narrow off stockings written in blue ink in left margin} for Mima. make beds up stairs wash some peices go for potatoes for dinner Set quilt togather {get quilt together written in blue ink in left margin} Wed March 3rd Peice quilt help do house work Thur. March 4th Finish Mims Stocking piece quilt Mother at granpa's </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> Thursday March 4th Piece quilt 5th Fri March make cuffs & collar do house work Fuller & brings Sarah home Mr Morton here to day Matilda goes to grandpas Mother comes home with Marsh Sat March 6th Do the work Set up stocking for my self go to Mer Toppings in the evening Tat Sun. March 7th Stay at home all day read Father & Mother go to Alberts Mon. March 8th go to Grandpas A.M come home rip up my buff dress go to Dave Johnsons </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> to a Surprise what a time Mother stays to Grandpa all night Tues March 9th {9th written in blue ink in left margin} Do the work Tilda goes to Elgin AM piece T.S fo quilt Wed March 10th D house work peice T's for quilt wash buff to Set in quilt cut buff blocks Thurs March 11th wash A.M. work at quilt again P.M. 12th Friday work at quilt all day finish it at last 13th Sat Do the work Iron fri cake. & cut &c W Topping & wife C Merman wife & children are here in the evening 14th Sunday Stay at home </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> Albert Mary Matilda & Jesse here to Stay Mother at grandpas. 15th Monday I piece wool on quilt AM cut carpet rags do house work knit 16 Tuesday cut carpet rags all day knit in here evening 17th Wednesday wash dishes make pies get dinner cut carpet rags Carline Coone Mary Taggart & Annie {Ripley written in left margin} here P.M. Clarrie in the evening make tissue flowers knit Mary stays all night 18th Thursday Finish my stocking set up another Elisha Rowswell wife & children here to day Mary </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> Taggart & Matilda have gone to Alberts knit Marsh gone to Elgin 19th Friday get breakfast wash the dishes arange the parlour make beds up stairs sweep the chamber knit until noon get dinner wash dishes {pencil changes to black ink} cut carpet rags get dinner for Henry Mary Taggart & Matilda comes from Alberts knit in the evening Saturday 20th Help do house cleaning get dinner Matilda & I go to Henrys after noon knit 21st Sunday Stay at home Mary Tagart comes Mother & Father goes to Grandpas Lee comes 22d Monday Help do house work melt snow to wash Henry & Sarah Jane comes Mother goes to Freemans Father Starts for town Rev W. Savage & wife come </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> Mary Tagart goes to Uncle Stephens Clara Halladay calls 23rd Tues Do the house work Matilda washes Mother goes to big Jim Murphy's Sarah goes to Grandpas R Leech McCan Stedman & Bruster all come for hay Father comes home Mother gets cotton & {Henry} to peice quilt finish my stocking set up sock for Marsh 24th Wednesday Help get breakfast wring & hang clothes mop the floor cut teas for Mothers quilt help get dinner & wash dishes g Matilda & I go to Tom Cavanahs with Freemans. call on Cynthia Tilda has the head ache 25th Thurs Get breakfast wash dishes & do the morning work Mary Tagart comes Matilda Mary & I go Uncle </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> Coons to dinner Sam Ripleys to tea Caroline goes with us but soon returns go to Duncons call at Harvys return to Sams Marsh & Clara are there to bring us home Richard Leach takes dinner here 26th Friday Help do the morning work iron Sarah goes to Mr Toppings Matilda cleans the chamber Willie Bass & Mr Hopkins come for hay Luther Coon calls. Thomas Taggart comes for Mary peice on Mothers quilt Albert calls 27th Saturday Help do the work Matilda & I finish quilt Sarah returns from Mr Toppings Henry calls. Thawing very fast 28th Sunday Stay at home all day Father & Mother go to Grandpas Lee calls </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> Sarah goes to Freemans Matilda is sleeping Marsh reading and I am going to get tea 29th Monday am not very well Matilda washes I go to bed am better P.M knit & sew some on my dress Mr Topping calls Clare! Also 30th Tuesday Help to do the work and sew on my dress Sarah Ann & Mary Ann calls Sarah goes goes home with Thomas Clare here to night 31st Wednesday Do up the work in the morning knit a while then sew on dress William Taggart & Mary comes Mr Topping calls Sam Stevenson here Sarah Ann & Clare comes at noon Clare goes to the sugar bush {sugar bush also written in blue pen in left margin} with Marsh comes back & stays until chore time Marsh gone to Elgin </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> April Thrursday {all fools day?} Do house work knit on {illegible} sock {illegible} Taggart here Wneke's Aunt [Jovle?] comes Mother and Mary Taggart goes to Sam Ripley Mr Gopping calls Mary & Albert comes to go to Mr Gopping's I go with them May {Camron?} here I go home with Albert's folks stay until Sunday April 2nd Friday knit make button holes in Mary's coat 3rd Saturday Iron for Mary knit on sock Albert's sugar buns 4th Sunday Came home with Albert Uncle Joel very sick Father & Mother gone to see him 5th Monday Do the work Matilda washes Uncle Joel dies Mother down there Matilda Thomas {Maroh?} & I go down in the evening </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> Stay all night sew on dress for Sally sit up all night 6th Tuesday Sew all day for Sally stay again all night 7th Wednesday Come home at 3 in the morning get redy for funreal come home bring Mr & Mrs Sliter here William & {illegible} Taggart come home write as I go over to Sam Ripley's Thomas & Mary Taggart come Thomas goes home Mary William and Caroline stay all night 8th Thursday go home with William & Mary Taggart {illegible} stay to Aunt the remainder on the day knit 9th Friday Mary Taggart & I go to {Charles?} make shirt of dress * knit on sock get back to Aunt's to tea </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> 10th Sat Go to Alba Lee's finish dress and crotchet Shimie sleve 11th Sunday Stay at Aunt's & Alba Lees all day 12th Monday Take dinner at A L Taggarts crotchet all day 13th Tuesday Mary & I go to Charles & quilt all day call at {Amasa's?} 14th Wednesday go to Mr Batmans work Shimie yoak for Mima Delorry 16th Thursday Finish yoak cut vest for {Win?} Taggart help Mary finish harness 16th Friday Sew on vest help Mary draw in {piece?} 17th Sat Finish vest pack for home VC </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> 18th Sunday William brings me home Stays all night Matilda {Caroline?} & I go to Grandpas 19th Monday Get on quilt for Matilda quilt after noon 20th Tuesday {Helpdo?} home work & quilt finish quilt put on another for Tilda Mr. Mcloy & Clark stay all night 21st Wenesday Quilt all day long Mary Camron here helps quilt finish quilt 22nd Thursday Put quilt on frame for Mother Henry's wife comes helps quilt 23rd Friday We finish Mothers quilt but out aprons </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> 24th Sat Help do Saturday work make apron 25th Sunday Stay at home Joseph Main buried our people go to funeral xcept Tilda & I bearers come here to dinner Mrs Sliter & hired men Chara here 26th Monday fix cucumbers fo pickling chore round Chara here 27th Tuesday Card some bats do house work etc 28th Wenesday Put on wolen quilt for my self quild go to grandpas in the evening to see how Henry is 29th Thursday finis quilt all day </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> 30th Friday finish quilt {A.M?} Matilda & I go Elgin to get pictures taken I go to Alberts {Mate?} comes home take tea at Sam Penn {above: hs} <3>1st Sat Stay at Alberts rains so I cannot get home finish Shimmie for for {Mimane?} 1st May Sunday Stay at A.D.D rains all day two yankies there to dinner Matilda Jesse & bub there also {illegible} Monday Stay at Alberts rains all day {illegible} Tuesday Albert brings me home do large washing of cotton cloths 4th Wednesday Wring & hang cloths Matilda irons woolen cloths. I iron cotton Matilda puts on quilt for her self </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> 5th Thursday Do house workin morning make pies.Matilda cleans flors.Father goes to[illegible] Mother to Uncle William Rowswells Matilda. I work in gardens.M Sarah goes to Elgin. 6th Friday Do chores half [illegible] Matilda V Henry's wife go to Elgin quilt.Lanija Murphy comes home with Matilda mother comes home today. 8th Sat Finish Matilda's quilt work in garden until noon.[illegible] 5th Sunday Mary V. Albert here Marsh V. Lee go to Elgin Sahath school. Clare comes home with them all go Sabath. 8 O clock P.M. 15th Monday Do up morning work Matilda peeks wool for quilt </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> her and I card the bets put ont the quilt for Matilda fin our silk dresses {illegible}childs funeral have our pictures taken 11th Tuesday Go to Freemens quilting 12th Wednes quilt all day Matilda & I take of quilt father sick all day 13th {illegible} Thursday Sarah goes to Alberts Matilda & I sew carpet rugs Mother puts on quilt Caroline Taggart comes quilt afternoon Uncle {illegible} here 14th Friday rains quilt take off Sarah comes home with willie Toole make flower beds & sweep front yard Sarah goes home with Willie </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> 15th May Sat Do Sat-s house cleaning A.M. Matilda does cooking sew carpet rugs Willie Tovle here 16th Sunday Father & Mother go to Leeds Marsh & Lee to {illegible} Sabath Schoole Willie Tovle & Caroline Taggart here Henry & wife here to dinner rains Igre calls all goto Sabath School 17th May Monday Wash woolen cloths and quills & A.M. Sew carpets P.M. 18th Tuesday Matilda& I do house work & sew carpet rugs all day Mr Topping calls 19th Wednesday We cut & make {illegible} Mrs Topping calls goes home with Edna </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> 20th May Thursd I iron woolen clothes Matilda washes cotton go to Grandpas after noon {Frid?} James here Sarah A & Elizabeth calls 21st Friday I am not very well 1870 Jan 1st. Satu Do the morning work go to {Winston?} Tooles to dinner go to Newboro to tea meeting Stay all night at {Winston's?} Sunday Jan 2nd Raining like sheet can't go home Marsh & Matilda after noon go to the School house to meeting Sleep with sis in parlor bed room </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <div class="toc"> <div class="toctitle"> <h2>Contents</h2> </div> <ul><li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Jan">1 Jan</a> <ul><li class="toclevel-2"><a href="#Monday_3d">1.1 Monday 3d</a></li> <li class="toclevel-2"><a href="#Tuesday">1.2 Tuesday</a></li> <li class="toclevel-2"><a href="#Wednesday_5_hac">1.3 Wednesday 5 hac</a></li> </ul></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Thursday_6th">2 Thursday 6th</a> <ul><li class="toclevel-2"><a href="#Friday_7th">2.1 Friday 7th</a></li> </ul></li> </ul></div> <h2>Jan</h2> <h3>Monday 3d</h3> Fir giles a west set up glove for whlbe Laines & Giles go to North Crosby <h3>Tuesday</h3> Loth knit on glove Uncle & Aunts go to Nensboro set up until one Oclock they dont come ganes as Giles go to North Crosby <h3>Wednesday 5 hac</h3> Finish Willies Gloves Nell & I gulier come home with me <h2>Thursday 6th</h2> knit on Marsh glove Matilda & I go Elynn fill come <h3>Friday 7th</h3> Matilda to tae from do house work knit glove </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <div class="toc"> <div class="toctitle"> <h2>Contents</h2> </div> <ul><li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Sat_8th">1 Sat 8th</a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Sunday_9th">2 Sunday 9th</a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Jan_Monday_10th">3 Jan Monday 10th</a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Tues_11th_1870">4 Tues 11th 1870</a></li> </ul></div> <h3>Sat 8th</h3> Do Saturday work No other goes to Men Toppings grape rosetts for my boots <h3>Sunday 9th</h3> M U Father w to Alberts Bee No crush here alone <h3>Jan Monday 10th</h3> Haelp to morning work knit on glove for Marsh get dinner Sarah & Henry go to Elgin sew on my drawers get her wash the dishes <h3>Tues 11th 1870</h3> got breakfast do up the work get ready to go to Alberts cant yet have a horse Marsh goes to mill finish my drawers get dinner help Sarah pack her cloths for Goshem make cookies and shortcake </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> {continued from previous page} for Tea Grandpa Henry & Sarah come I go to Alberts for Sarah's seirt. Mers boom & Safiny comes see comes home with Marsh stayes all night <h3>Wednes 12th</h3> Do morning work mop flore get dinner Marsh takes Lee to Delta with his coalts Grandpa & blare takes dinner here rains & snows all day make an under skirt Marsh & Soit up until 19 O Clock to start Sarah & Father for Brockville === 13 Jan Thursday === (1870) Sarah starts for Goshem at 10 minutes after one snows and blons fearful all day. Do house work and finish might dyes han pocket handkerchief </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <div class="toc"> <div class="toctitle"> <h2>Contents</h2> </div> <ul><li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Jan_14th_Fri">1 Jan 14th Fri</a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#15th_Jan_1878">2 15th Jan 1878</a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#16th_Jan_Sunday">3 16th Jan Sunday</a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#17th_Jan_Mond">4 17th Jan Mond</a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#18th_Tues_Jan">5 18th Tues Jan</a></li> </ul></div> <h3>Jan 14th Fri</h3> Make pies wash some woolen clothes. bind woolen quilt knit in the evening <h3>15th Jan 1878</h3> Do Saturdays work sew on apron father returns from Brockville had a === faint thit === <h3>16th Jan Sunday</h3> Do morning work get ready to go to Alberts with Marsh meet them & return home again Mary & Albert here to diner see a Mar Bell & Georg Hoobyes to tea Marsh goes to meeting to He Ripley's School house <h3>17th Jan Mond</h3> Do morning work wash make shinie Marsh goes to Elgin rains all day wash woolen cloth <h3>18th Tues Jan</h3> make shnie do house work wash that filew down Albert here walling for I J h </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> 19th Jan Wednes wash cotton cloths mop chamber with apron that Mary gave me Marsh & Marten chop wood to saw 20th Jan Thurs Make apron get dinner Mother & Father go for {ADDL?} iron woolen cloths 21st Friday Do morning work make flannel rapper cut Marsh's pants iron cotton cloths 22nd Satur Do morning work make pies do house cleaning. Sew on Marshes pants Giles & Matilda come U & E Moore come 23 Sunday Stay at home all day Lee & Moffe Derraught come 24th Monday Do house work {Matt?} Tilder washes Mother goes to Grandpas sew on pants for Marsh </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> 25th Tuesday Finish Marshes pants make pillow slip Sawers come 26 Wednes Help do home work make stand cover crotchet go home with H S R go to Elgin with Henry & wife stay all night to Grandpas 27th Thursday come home cook for surpirse {illegible} & Albert Bush {calls?} to party in to W H Erls 28th Friday Go to Alberts with Marsh bring the old mare horse Charlene & {Adgeline?} here go to Grandpas Henry brings me home. 29th Sat Hem purple dress & {winsy?} Mother and father go to {illegible} Pooles Mr Smith & Bruce call Albert brings Marsh home Matilda goes to Stay with Grandpa </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <div class="toc"> <div class="toctitle"> <h2>Contents</h2> </div> <ul><li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#30th_Sunday">1 30th Sunday</a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#31st_Monday">2 31st Monday</a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Feb_1_Tues">3 Feb 1 Tues</a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#3rd_Thursday">4 3rd Thursday</a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#4th_Friday">5 4th Friday</a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#5th_Sat">6 5th Sat</a></li> </ul></div> <h3>30th Sunday</h3> Go to Edwards with father take dinner at Merbhicks boys gun <h3>31st Monday</h3> Go to Brockville Caroline goes with us Father Beat pictures Hillie hes a picture taken go back to Edwards stay all night <h3>Feb 1 Tues</h3> Came home very cold get dinner at {"Delta" written in blue pen in different handwriting} delta Albert & Marsh {"draw" in the same pen writing as before} draw hay Sarah A Sopping here <h3>3rd Thursday</h3> Make flannel rapper do housework <h3>4th Friday</h3> Make night dress <h3>5th Sat</h3> Help do Saturday's work crotchet trimming </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <div class="toc"> <div class="toctitle"> <h2>Contents</h2> </div> <ul><li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#6th_Sunday">1 6th Sunday</a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#7th_Monday">2 7th Monday</a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#8th_Tues">3 8th Tues</a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#7th_Monday_2">4 7th Monday</a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#8th_Tues_2">5 8th Tues</a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#9th_Wednesday">6 9th Wednesday</a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#10th_Thursday">7 10th Thursday</a></li> </ul></div> <h3>6th Sunday</h3> Go to barntown with Father loys are gone <h3>7th Monday</h3> {Large X drawn over this day's entry and first two lines of the next entry} go to Brockville barsline ges with us Get Summer dresses for Matilda fal go to Edwards with Willie make bed tick for Adaline <h3>8th Tues</h3> Father & I came home very cold stop to betlyns for dinner Albert helps Marth draw hay Sarah A Sopping here <h3>7th Monday</h3> Do Housework Melt Snow to wash sew on aprons <h3>8th Tues</h3> Do morning work Go to Seeds with Alb Matilda washes John Poole & Mrs Seot curves <h3>9th Wednesday</h3> Finish frilled apron crotchet trimming <h3>10th Thursday</h3> Do morning work Mother & tilda go to Duncans Tilda takes one to Uncle Pooles Julie among howe </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <div class="toc"> <div class="toctitle"> <h2>Contents</h2> </div> <ul><li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#11th_Friday">1 11th Friday</a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#12th_Sat">2 12th Sat</a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#13th_Sunday">3 13th Sunday</a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#14th_Monday">4 14th Monday</a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#15th_Tuesday">5 15th Tuesday</a></li> </ul></div> <h3>11th Friday</h3> Commence coat for Uncle Poole <h3>12th Sat</h3> {light blue pen saying at Pooles} Finish coat for Uncle's fine coat Giles & Willie come from the front help boys part up fed sted in parlour bed room John Shaw comes for Aunt <h3>13th Sunday</h3> Ago to quarterly meeting eyeeht John Willie & I get dinner <h3>14th Monday</h3> Sis & I get up at 30 clock do parlour work darn Willies mittings get breakfast & do morning work John Shaw brings Aunt home Start shinnie yuak for Matilda cart & bast pants for Giles & gamie <h3>15th Tuesday</h3> Help do house work & Sew on pants Julia comes home from Alberts </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> 16th Wednesday Mrs Doraruesy dies Winele & Aunt goes to the make finish boys pants crotchet 17th Thursday Go to the frowned dissappointed by the minister go to Btish Roswells to {illegible} Willie goes to Elgin named by Nembers gets me & spooles of thread for boys 18th Friday Fit Willies black pants petcrotchet an quilt quilt all day 19th Saturday quilt until noon finish it 20th Sunday Cut Willies hair go to here a funeral sermon preached by Rep Reigh Nichol Julie & I go to John Shaws snows fast 21st Monday Aunt & I go to John Shaws make coat & vest {uncertain name} & family come to Wineles Wille Bass slay all might </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> 22nd 22nd Thursday Get up at 2 oclockhelp Aunt get breakfast for Giles & Willie Bass they start for Kingsturn crolchet all day john outs his foot Uncle & Willie goes to New boru for mediecn 23rd Wednesday Make plaster for Johns foot Dr Treston comes leans & stiches up the wound snores all day Giles stays to by Ads for ti blushes in {illegible} 24th Thursday Giles comes home crotchet 245th Friday Uncle & Aunt brings me home pare apples for mince pies and {illegible} go togomtores with Me 26th Sat Father sick all day help do saturday's work 27th Sunday Matilda Marsh's I go to Mr Delury's call at Alberts snows fast </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> 28th Monday Help do housework novels with Moush for vovwel crotchet go to Joppings in 1st March Tuesday Do house work Do nearly sick with cold Matlda Marth & I go to Alberts Matilda & Jesse earnes 2nd Wednesday Do house work & crotchet Matilda washes 3rd Thursday From wooden calcee loths crotchet Giles & Willes come have from Kingstoun 4th Friday Do house work crotchet make pies 5th Saturday Help do Saturdays work crotchet Julia Jimie & Willie come stay all night 6th Sunday Father & Mother go to seeds Lester & Lucretia come I get dinner Willie helps get tea Willie helps again company Seanies Father & Mother comes home </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <div class="toc"> <div class="toctitle"> <h2>Contents</h2> </div> <ul><li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#7th_Monday">1 7th Monday</a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#9th_Wednesday">2 9th Wednesday</a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#10th_Thursday">3 10th Thursday</a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#11th_Friday">4 11th Friday</a></li> </ul></div> <h3>7th Monday</h3> Matilda & I line our winter coats Uncle Poole calls 8th Tuesday Do house work crotchet Matilda Marsh & I go to Mr Soppings in the evening he is away <h3>9th Wednesday</h3> Do house work crotchet Matilda & Mar go to the swamp por {circled "ginn"} Father & Mother go to Marton Clare here gannes & Willie come stay all night <h3>10th Thursday</h3> Willie goes to palls with Marsh Father with ginnie to Horton I crotchet Lester comes we go to H. S. R.'s Seboole house to meeting <h3>11th Friday</h3> Willie ginnie & Marsh go to the Sponocan Matilda & I do house work & make tinier flowers Mr Sliter I Struthers james & Will here to dinner Mathew Green dies Horton calls Matilda & I here alone </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <div class="toc"> <div class="toctitle"> <h2>Contents</h2> </div> <ul><li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#12th_Sat">1 12th Sat</a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#13th_Sunday">2 13th Sunday</a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#14th_Monday">3 14th Monday</a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#15th_Tuesday">4 15th Tuesday</a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#16th_Wednesday">5 16th Wednesday</a></li> </ul></div> <h3>12th Sat</h3> Help do housework make pies we finish our tissue wreath Mother to Grandpas all day ginnie & Willie came Stay all night <h3>13th Sunday</h3> Marsh & I start for Thomas Sis Snow prevents go round by Grandpas. Henry hibs & I go to Seeds Clare here Snows all day <h3>14th Monday</h3> finish my shinie yoak <h3>15th Tuesday</h3> Crotchet band for shinie stove Albert belong & Walter McDoughe here to dinner Matilda & I visit schools taught by E. Moore Albert Mary Matilda {asterisk in light blue pen}Jesse & Walter here to tea also! See W. Stevens & Clare <h3>16th Wednesday</h3> Matilda washes wool cloths Snowing & blowing fearfuls Solo parlor work get things ready for dinner crotchet hand for shinie sleve F Moore Flggie Sopping & Aum Halladas stay here all night </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h3>17th Thursday</h3> Help do morning work but & make vest for Marsh E Home Sis & Aum stay here all nigh again <h3>18th Friday</h3> Mend pants & fip west for Marsh out sleves for carybrae shimie Clare here F Moore stays here <h3>19th Saturday</h3> Do morning work mop finish Shimie Mother goes with Marsh </div> UG Transcription Progress Scripto transcription progress Done transcribed https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/534634c661e698509c34e890118804c0.pdf f4fac137d3c2f095ee04f1c82c1f10ed PDF Text Text D I A R Y of J E SSIE G E D D E S and a S E R M 0 N by her husband J A M E S SPEC COLL G E D D E S �DIARY 1870 June Edinburgh: Catherine Wares Sutherland (aged 6 months) died here this evening at ten o'clock. 1877 Sep 6 Midlothian P. 0. Muskoka, Ontario, We came to this country Sep 6. 1882 Oct Uncle Willie (Catherine's husband) died. Aunt Mary Ann (Mrs. Murray) died. 1884 1885 Dec 17 Grandma Geddes died - aged 78 1886 Auntie Geddes died - aged 81 1887 Mrs. Flett § Aunt Ellon, and Aunt Annie, Isabbel. 1892 Dec Grandfather Geddes died - aged 81 1892 Sep My sister left for Toronto, (Mrs. Sutherland) She has been keeping well, and her girl's well. Nov I took sick. 1894 June Alex Goodall died. 1895 Feb Mrs. Stuart died. Aug 10 Grandma Wares died - aged 80. Nov Christine (Mrs. Morris) died - aged 60 Nov Willie Simpson was drowned Nov Frank Blashill died. Jan Mrs. Goodall died Feb Mrs. David Best died Feb John Mather died 1896 �1896 1897 1898 Apr I feel much stronger and able to knit and sew. Jun We had Mr. Grant and family with us for a night. Aug. Baby Goodall died. Apr I am getting better but not strong. and nursed me. Apr I am able to be going around but not strong. May Malcolm Morris died. July We had Mr. Hebener and family for 2 months. Aug Father and I went to Toronto and were three weeks with my sister, Mrs. Sutherland. We enjoyed ourselves so much. The girls and she was so kind to us. I feel so much better of the change. Jan 27 Got a letter from Malcolm. a sore throat. Feb Katie came to see us. She has been three months now and felt so much better. Apr 5 Sent to Auntie 15 dollars. Apr 14 Sent to Auntie 25 dollars. May Lizzie came home just for four weeks. Katie and she is enjoying themselves. July We had Mr. Hebener and family and Mr. Parks and family for two months. We had 2 servants. Maggie Miller and Minnie Mather and my neice Katie Sutherland was with us and still is. I feel so much stronger. Aug 15 Daniel left for the North West. Sep 4 We have got two letters from him he does not think much of the country there. Sep 16 Sent to Auntie Oct 1 Malcolm left Myrtle, Ontario. Oct 5 Minnie Mather came to us. Oct 15 We expect Dan home in two or three weeks. Lyla came home He had not been well with She looks well. 20 dollars. �1898 Oct 16 Malcolm left for Toronto. family. He is with Mr. Headson's Oct 18 We all went to Starrats to a Tea Meeting. night we got a letter from Dan. Oct 19 The Oct 20 Criss Brant came and she and Mary are working in the turnips. Katie came over with some today. We killed a sheep today. Katie and I has got this black waiste finished and the brown skirt and quilt and cushions. Oct 24 Posted a letter to Mai and to Dan. Oct 26 Finished Katie’s print dress and white petticoat. I have made three pairs of mitts and two pairs of socks this fall. Oct 27 Minnie got 2 lbs yarn grey § blue. Oct 27 The ground is covered with snow and James § Katie has gone for a drive. James to the Falls and Katie to Midlothian. Oct 28 Mr. Lamb from the Falls had dinner with us. Oct 29 We got two baggs of flour we have started to make Katie’s blue dress. Nov 1 Finished Katie's blue dress - got two baggs of potatoes from Mr. Blackmore. Mrs. William^Edith was visiting us yesterday. James banked up the house today. Nov 3 Mrs. Johnston paid 28 dollars today. James is drawing turnips. Katie has gone to Midlothian for a visit. Nov 5 Criss Brant went home. We had a letter from Malcolm last night. We expect the Thrashers today but the rain stopped them. Nov 8 The Thrashers has just left. They had four meals with us and one night with us. Father and James has gone over to Uncle's with them. No letter from Dan this three weeks. Katie was up at Midlothian two days. Nov 9 Katie went up to Midlothian with James. Nov 10 I have made two pairs mitts this week for Minnie. She was washing today. Katie wrote to Mai § posted today. Nov 11 Daniel came home today we are so delighted to see him. Nov 12 Daniel shot a fine deer in the lake. James and he are busy drawing straw and fixing up for the winter. The same came from Mr. �1898 Nov 15 Ben shot two deer today. Father went up to the Falls and James went up to Mr. Ireland’s to help him. We got a letter from Malcolm with 10 dollars in it. He started for the N.W. four days ago. He expects to be back in four weeks. Nov 16 Minnie got 1 pair boots. Nov 19 Mr. Scott and Ada was down and staid all night. Nov 20 Katie got her night gown finished. Nov 22 Dan’s trunk came the boys plowed the garden and I had a walk around the buildings. Nov 23 Got a fall of snow. The boys and Father are working at the sheep pen flooring it. Nov 26 Mrs. Wildfong and Berty came down for one night with us Nov 28 Mrs. Wildfong was drawing oats to us. Katie and I took a walk up the road and ran into the boys fencing. The snow is mostly all gone. Nov 29 Two of the Rowsells and Tom Gutredge and Ben came to have a skate on our ice. 1 dollar. \ Nov 30 Quite a fall of snow. Dec 1 Still snowing. Dec 4 Katie and Dan went to Doe Lake and the horse ran away. We had a card from Mai. Dec 6 Mr. § Mrs. Wildfong left Midlothian for Preston then on to home. Dec 8 Katie went up to Midlothian to practice for the Tea Meeting. Dec 9 Minnie has a large washing preparing for Christmas. Dec 14 Emily Johnston came to see us. 14 Katie has been at Midlothian for 2 days Mr. Steel came to see us, Mr. Cook's friend. Dec 16 Tea Meeting at Midlothian. We were all there. made 16 dollars. Dec 18 James § Minnie has gone to Doe Lake to service. Dec 20 Got a letter from Mrs. Wildfong. Dec 26 Katie § Dan were at Doe Lake Tea Meeting. They �1898 1899 Dec 27 Baking and cleaning. Dec 28 Dan 5 Katie were at Mrs. Tom Simpsons for tea. Dec 29 We had our party. Uncle’s family, the two Johnstons, Harry S and brother and Mr. Smith. We spent a very pleasant night. Dec 30 Sent a letter to Auntie and posted a letter to Malcolm. Got Christmas cards from Lizzie and a letter from Jessie Geddes in Edinburgh. At the annual meeting Father was appointed trustee in Mr. Rowsells's place. Jan 1 Father and Daniel has just gone to Sunday School and James and Minnie has crossed the lake with the mare. We watched them till they got on the other shore for this is the first time the horse has crossed the lake. Jan 2 We were all over at Uncle’s and spent a pleasant night. Jan 3 I wrote to Mrs. Wildfong. Katie wrote four letters. One to Mrs. Park, Mrs. Hebener, Mamie Wildfong and Lizzie and Auntie. I Jan 4 Killed the cow. It's rainy today. It's very stormy. Jan 6 I have been busy mending. Jan 8 James § Minnie has gone to Midlothian. Father and Dan has left to go to Spence § Magnetawan but I am afraid they may not reach for it is so stormy. Started to use our last bag of flour. Jan 10 James § Katie went to Magnetawan with Biff § Parks. Posted a letter to Mai and got one from Mrs. Flemmingto] Jan 10 Mary has started to do the matt, and I have got my table matt done. Jan 11 Auntie fell down cellar and broke her ankle. Dr. Coughill came and set it. (Entry by someone else) Jan I got my ankle broken was three months in bead. Feb 10 Katie left for Toronto. Mar Mrs. Wood (Toronto) died. Mar 22 Katie was married to Joe Wildfong. Agnew Harleow came to us. Mar 18 Katie left for Winnipeg to go to Lizzie. �1899 Mar 22 Katie now married to Joseph Wildfong in Winnipeg at Ed § Lizzie's home. They are still there. Apr Dan had to go to the hospital two weeks ago with a trouble in his face. James went this morning to the same hospital with the same trouble. Apr Malcolm has gone to Guelph, Ont. to be foreman over the farm. Apr 17 Mr. Ireland(Midlothian) died. Apr 18 I am able to be down stairs and walking on crutches. I am knitting and sewing. Apr 29 Head a fire wood bee. May 1 The steam boat went down for the first time. The boys are plowing the garden today. I can walk on one crutch. May 5 I finished my cushion. May 6 Dan has got most of the garden finished. James has been plowing in the field this last three days and Father is painting the boat. May 6 Posted a letter to Malcolm § Auntie. May 8 We got a new little boat. May 8 Father went by steamboat to Magnetawan. May 10 7 little pigges. May We have 23 lambs alive and 4 dead. May 15 Posted a ldtter to Malcolm § Auntie. May Elle Goodall was married to James Ireland at the Falls ' Katie was bridesmaid, Malcolmwas best man. May 24 Ada § Mr. Scott got married. May 27 Posted a letter to Mai § Auntie § Katie. May 27 Father went by steamboat to the Falles. June Robert Mitchell died. June 4 Posted a letter to Malcolm. June 5 Got a letter from Katie 5 Joe. situation yet. He has got no �1899 June 9 Received a letter from Katie. June 11 I had a boat ride over to Uncle's place. walking with one crutch. June 13 Posted a letter to Malcolm. June 14 Went to the Falles with wool. June 19 Father and Dan went to Guelph on the train. well. Saw Auntie. June 23 Dan left for Toronto. June 23 Got a letter from Katie. June James has gone to Mathers and Father has gone to Midlothian to Sunday School. 25 I am still Mai is Joe has got a situation. July 1 The Parkes came here. July Crissie Goodall was married. James July 1 Dan came back from Toronto and feels much better. got his photos. July 5 The Hebeners came. We had a very busy summer. Miller was with us for 6 weeks. July 13 Shipped 4 cattle. July Had the Hebeners and Parkes with us. Aug Mrs. Blackmore got 3 lbs of butter Aug. 29 James our son was married to Minnie Mather at her Father's house. We were all there. Malcolm came to it also. James got married to Minnie Mather. We were all at the wedding. Malcolm came home on the 27 Sep so he was there also. He left on the 30 Sep. It was a nice quiei wedding. Aug 30 The boarders all left. Sep Mr. Johnson (Midlothian) died. Sep 12 They (James 5 Minnie) came back to us 2 weeks in Toronto. My sister was so kind to them. She gave them a nice parcel, table, and fancie chairs. Minnie got quite a few nice presents. We were all there except He Maggie 11 cents. �1899 Sep 17 James § Minnie has gone to Horn Lake to see her mother. Father has gone to Sprucedale to service and Dan and I are all alone in the house. Sep Malcolm came to see us for two weeks. Sep 21 Sent pail of butter to Auntie Gave Mr. Scott 5 lbs butter. Sep 25 Joe Noll came to us. Sep 26 Minnie has put 8 lbs of butter in a crock. is 6 lbs for Mr. Scott Mrs. Scott got 5 lbs of butter 13 cents. Oct 1 Mrs. Blackmore got 2 lbs of butter Oct 2 Maggie Miller came to us. The Thrashers left us on the 3rd Oct. Father and Maggie were at the show at the Falls on the 4th Oct. Oct 4 Father went to Guelph for a week. Oct 5 Minnie I think is rather better. She was on the Lake yesterday. We head a letter from Katie. Oct 14 Mrs. Ireland and Auntie Lizzie came to see us. Oct 14 Mr. Hodgets came from Saint Catherines. He left on Oct 23 for home. Oct 22 Minnie § James and Mrs. Mather and myself went to Spence for services. It was a cold drive. Minnie is much better. Oct 23 Mrs. Blackmore got 4 lbs of butter Oct 24 Dan went to Giserals raising of a house. Nov 1 Had a letter from Auntie Waters Mrs. Blackmore got 3 lbs of butter The crock 14 cents. \ 15 cents. 16 cents Nov 3 Dan has gone to the doctor. Nov 4 James 6 Minnie went to Midlothian in the slay for the mail. We have got a fall of snow. Nov 7 Got a letter from Katie and posted one to her the same day. Nov 9 Maggie left and Louise Noll came to us. Nov 11 Mrs. Blackmore got 2 lbs of butter 17 cents. Mrs. Blackmore got 2 lbs of butter 11 cents. �1899 Nov 11 Got a letter from Mai. Father came from the Falls by the boat. Nov 22 James is drawing stones to-the warf. Dan has gone to a wood bee at Mr. Goodalls. Since the first of * Oct I have got 3 night gowns one for Minnie and 2 shirts, 2 quilts remade. Minnie is much better and is out every day and doing light work. Nov 24 Father has got to the falls. Mr. Blackat has come to see us. Posted a letter to Mrs. Wildfong (Preston) and one to Maggie M. Nov 26 Got our oile can full Nov 27 Killed the pigges. bagge of flower. Nov 28 Lyla went to Toronto. Nov 29 Had a letter from Katie she and Joe has taken up house. Dec 1 Salted the pork. Minnie posted a letter to Katie. I posted one to Auntie. Sent 1 tub of butter to Sharp by the steamboat. James is plowing over at Mai's place today. Plowing and taking out stones. Dec 3 Mrs. L. Simpson and Mr. Wilkison came to see us and spend a happy evening. Dec 5 Mr. Scott came down for some of his money. Got 15 dollars. The lake is partly frozen over. Got a fall of snow the boys have been laying past the waggon and buggie and getting out the slays for sabbath. Dec 6 The lake froze over. Dec 8 The boys are clipping Prince. Dec 9 Father is going to Magnetawan. The boys are looking for some timber in the woods to make a building for the cattle. Dec 10 Louise Noll went home. Dec 12 The lake was all open again and we got a letter from Katie and Joe and one from Auntie and from Malcolm He has sent the box. Dec 25 Got presents from Mr. § Mrs. Heb ener for us all and from Lyla. Got a bag of oat meal and a �1899 Dec 15 The boys are cutting loges in the follow. Got their dinner up today. Minnie has gone out for a walk. Dec 19 Went to Mr. Grinton with a Beef and got 4 dollars goods. Dec 24 Got a letter and photo of their house from Katie. Dec 29 James 5 Minnie went to Horn Lake. home tonight. We expect them Salt for butter 1 broom 2 tin pails 10 yards flannel for night shirts 6 yards cotine for quilt Dimend eies 1 green; 1 orange; 1 brown' 1 maroon suggar tea corn starch cheese soap egges syrup flower 1900 1 : Jan 1 This is new Year's Day. It is a fine day. Dan 5 Father are drawing fence rails. We all went over to Uncle's in the evening in the large sleigh and spent a pleasant night. Jan 3 Minnie is keeping so well we are doing without a girl yet and getting on so well. Father and the boys are skidding fire wood Jan 4 Got a box of short kake from Auntie Jessie (Scotland) Got a letter from Auntie Katie. Got a letter from Malcolm and 15 dollars in it. Jan 5 Commenced to have family worship after supper. Jan 5 Posted a letter to Malcolm 5 Auntie. Jan 10 Mrs. Scott came to see us and Alice Anne Goodall was washing to us Jan 12 The boys and Minnie went to Starrats Tea meeting. Jan 14 Minnie has gone to see her sister Mrs. Morris. has gone to Spence Jan 18 James has gone to Mr. Noys. Jan 20 Posted a letter to Uncle Willie Wick and to the Lawyer Jan 21 Minnie walked to Sunday School and walked home after evening meeting. The snow is nearly all gone. Jan 22 Posted to Jessie Geddes (Edinburgh) and to Irean Miller (Toronto) Jan 23 I went up to the yard and saw Dan working at the Dan �timber for the barn. 1900 Jan 24 Minnie 6 Dan walked up to Midlothian. back the next day. Minnie came Jan 25 Mary Ledget died. Mrs. Grace Tun died. Jan 26 Dan’s halping James Rowsell to cut wood. cold. Jan 29 Got a letter from Mai two days ago he head been sick in a week with a very sore throat. Better now. Quite a fall of snow. Jan 30 Posted a letter to Malcolm and Mrs. Waters and Auntie Minnie is keeping so well and is sewing and knitting James was home yesterday he is getting on well at Noys. Feb 1 Annie Goodall came and washed. We gave her 1 dollar. She will just have to get 50 cents next time. Since the first of January I have made 6 pairs of mittes and 3 was for Minnie. Feb 2 Joe § Dan has gone to their work in the swamp taking out seader. Feb 4 James § Minnie went home. James came home with her. Feb 12 James 6 Dan has been drawing pine on the Lake. Feb Got a letter from Malcolm and one from Auntie. Feb 14 Got a letter from Katie and Dan. James left for Noys today. Feb 17 I commenced to make the patched quilt. Auntie. Feb 19 Minnie commenced to make a matt. and Emma Rowsell. Feb 21 Mr. § Mrs. Leggat came to see us and Mrs. Noll Annie Goodall washed that day. Mar 4 Mrs. Mather came to see us. Mar 6 Posted 2 letters to Malcolm. Mar 8 Minnie finished her matt and Mrs. Blackmore and Mrs. Foreside came to see us. I have not been well so was in bead for one day. It's very Minnie came back on the 12th Got one from Ed Posted to Jesse Goddes was in �1900 Mar 14 We have got 19 lambs and nine of these are dead and three sheep, quite a loss. Mar 14 I am able to be up every day but not well my side and back is still sore. Had a letter from Auntie. Mar 17 Head a letter from Malcolm. Mar 18 Jamie Mather and Miss Leggat came to see us, James was home that day so he went back to the Noys in the afternoon. Mar 19 I have been mending. Mar 21 James left Noys. Mar 25 James § Minnie has gone home. Father has gone to Spence. Dan 5 I are alone in the house. Dan's face is not much better. Mar 25 Posted a letter to Mai § Joe. Mar 28 Made over my bonnet. Mar 31 Dan went to see the Doctor. Apr 1 Dan's face very bad. at Ammic Harbour. Apr 3 Dan no better. He and Father and James left this morning to go to the Falles and Huntsfield Hospitle. Apr 3 Pursy Foresith came. Apr 4 Posted a letter to Malcolm Apr 5 I dreamed about Dan § Mai last night I do not feel strong at all. I am making a white shaker flannel night shirt. Annie Goodall is washing today. James is drawing loges out of the swamp. Apr 6 James left this morning for the alles with a load of oats. Father came home in the fore noon He came by stage. Dan no better yet he is in bed. Apr 7 James went to Magnetawan and got boom chains and posted a letter to Dan. Got a letter from Auntie. Apr 8 Pursy Foresith left us. today. Apr 8 Got 33 lambs Apr 10 James has gone to the Falls. I do not feel very strong yet. I Father has gone down to preach Mr. Blackmore paid the butter Posted a letter to Dan. �1900 Apr 11 The snow is nearly all gone and I went out around the house. It is three months since I was out before. I do not feel strong. James has gone to James Irelands wood bee. Apr 12 Got a letter from Dan he was much the same. Head not got his face treated, just poltested. Got a letter from Mai with 40 dollars. Going to send Dan 25. Got a letter from Katie. Sent a letter to Mai § Dan with 25 dollars in it Apr 14 Head our wood bee. Got 14 cords cut. Got two letters from Dan. We have 37 lambs and 16 dead. James has gone to the Falls to see the doctor. Posted a letter to Dan and to Auntie. Dan is getting better. Apr 17 James has gone to Rowsells word bee. Apr 18 Got 34 lambs and 20 dead. Apr 19 James has gone to Huntsville. Posted a letter to Mai and Katie. Davie came to help us today. Apr 21 Davie has gone home to their wood bee. The house seems so very dull when our boys are both away. Apr 23 Posted a letter to Dan and to Auntie. Apr 24 Got a letter from Dan. Lake opened up. Apr 26 The Glenrose went up to the falls. Minnie’s sowing the siddes. Daniel came home today. His face is much better. Apr 30 Shipped oats from Mr. Sharp. and Auntie. May 1 Tom Gutredge has come to help us. May 3 Dan planted potatoes in the garden. May 4 Posted a letter to Mai § James. Annie G. came to wash and Jennie Bolton (Mather) stayed all night with us. May 5 Dan put Minnie across the Lake it was so stormy. Mrs Scott came down at night. May 6 Sabbath. Dan § I are all alone. Spence and Croft. May 9 Got a letter from James. Joe. ) Moved the stove. Expect him home this week. Posted a letter to James Dan getting better. Mr § Father went to Dan got one from Katie and �1900 May 10 I commenced Minnies nappor and hemmed my skirt. May 11 Minnie got a box of plants from Malcolm. May 12 Got a letter from Auntie and from Katie. May 13 Minnie felt a change. May 14 Posted a letter to James 5 Malcolm and C. Cook. May 14 James came home but goes back today for a week. May 26 James came home he is much better. May 28 We expect Mrs. Hebener tomorrow. May 29 Posted to Mai § Auntie and Katie. May 30 Father got $7.37 of groceries from Sharp. May 30 Robert Coppy came to clip the sheep. Dan has gone to Goodalls logging bee. He was yesterday at Ford's logging. June 6 Minnie spent the day with Mrs. Scott. 70<f from Grenton. i June 8 Dan went to Spence and was in Inches. June 11 Had a party for Lyla on 26th. June 12 Mamie Wildfong came to see us. more than a week. June 14 Mrs. Mather was visiting us. Sep Mr. § Mrs. Hebener left for Toronto. We have been so very busy these last three months I have got no time to write in my diary. Auntie is quite a help in the house. She does all the washing. Oct Dr. Corell died. Oct 6 Baby Jessie was born. She is a fine strong child. Mrs. Mather was with us for 4 weeks. We do the work ourselves. Nov 1 Minnie is getting stronger. Dec 1 Mrs. Lawson (Midlothian) died. Came home at 12. She leaves on 29th. She was with us for �1901 Jan Maggie Leggatt was married to James Mather. Feb It is nearly four months since I have got any story in my diary. Jan 2 Jessie G left for Winnipege. Feb 3 We are keeping well. James and Dan has got coldes but is getting better. Auntie had a letter from Lyla. ^ She has been three months in Toronto and is feeling rather stronger. James has been drawing logs for night this last two weeks. Dan has been at Mr. Rowsells for a week. Minnie is keeping well and so is baby. Minnie baby and James were away last week visiting her Fathers folks. Auntie and I have been busy sewing and making cushions and quilting bed covers. The lake is good for teaming. Feb 17 Dan § James are both home. James is drawing our own timber from Magnetawan. They were all up at the Falls on the 15th of Feb to see the lawyer to get the farm settled. Today 17 Dan 5 Father has gone to see Mrs. Mathers. Feb 21 Prince got hurt. Mar 3 Prince is getting better. (Feb 27 Baby was baptized) The boys expect to finish drawing the timber tomorrow. Auntie and I has had a bad cold for more than two weeks. The gripp. Mar 15 Auntie is better and able to work but I am still pretty bad. My cough is so bad. Father is getting better and able to go out. Mar 25 Father has got worse and has been in bed for three days. I am getting better but very slow. Auntie is not feeling so well. Mar 25 The boys got 8 dollars from Sharp of goods. made a pare of stockings for baby. Mar 26 Auntie is making aprons for Minnie. Apr 3 We had to get the doctor down for Father. He says he has inflamation of the lunges. Poor Father I did not think he was so ill. I hope he will soon get better. Joe Noll leaves tonight. Apr 8 The Doctor was down today. He says Father is rather better, but we have to go on with the same treatment for some time. The doctor has been down four times. Apr 12 Father not so well today. Tom Rowsell is with us. More feaversh. • I have Cannot sleep �1901 1902 1903 Apr 13 Father had a good night and feels better. Apr 18 Father is better but not able to be up out of bead. James was plowing this week. Today it is raining. The Lake is open. Apr 19 Friday. Apr Father has been ill for some weeks with inflamation of his lunges. He had pneumonia but is better and able to be out some times. Apr Mrs. Welpton died. Apr 21 Father is better. The doctor says he can get up in a week. We are so thankful. I am writing to Malcolm. James is not well today with youralage. Apr 25 Father much better. The boys plowed the garden. Our seeds are up. Steamboat went down on the 24th. Lake opened on the 20 April. July 18 Malcolm left for Winnipeg. for Winnipeg. July 29 The two Miss Bars and their husbands came to visit us for two days. We all went to the harbour today. June 3 Malcolm was married to Jennie Waters at her mothers house in Guelph, Canada. Nov Lyla came from Winnipeg for a visit as Joe § Katie went to Regina. Dan crossed by the boat to get the doctor down She was a dear friend. Auntie left the same day Mr. Bolten died. Minnie's brother-in-law in two weeks after his mother died. It was so very sad. 1904 Feb 8 Malcolm § Jennie are home in Calgary just now and has got a nice furnished home. Mar Malcolm and Jennie are living in Clagary, N.W. have a comfortable home. Mar i Lyla is still with us and feels stronger. be with us for the summer. They She will �1904 Apr 7 Planted the plants. Hospitle. Dan left for Huntsfield Dear Father died (my husband) at Huntsville, July 15th, 1908. This is February 4, 1911. oh, how I miss him. 1914 Sep It is 2-1/2 years since he died, and I am in Calgary, Feb 9, 1911. The boys sold our land and home for $7,000. dollars, six years ago. So I have been out in the West some time. I have been with Malcolm for two years on a visit and with Katie, Mrs. Wildfong. I am going to the farm in Griffin soon. �How shall we escape if we neglect so great salvation? — — - - Heb 2:3 jsa 59:6i John 10 2 Cor 5 Paul was writing to those who had felt the need of Salvation and who had come to the only source. And because they had come, and followed the Master they were persecuted. So Paul writes to encourage them in the midst of their trials. And Paul, too, shows them the superiority of the gospel over the law, the law being only a type of this glorious gospel. Yet Paulkruew that there were among them many who had never fled to the only refuge. Many who were not yet safe for eternity. Many who were neglecting the only, the great salvation. And so he exclaims, "How can we escape if we neglect?" FIRST Then there is a salvation. The text implies this. And it implies that man needs it. Indeed, it implies that it is man's greatest need. He has fallen. He is ruined by sin. He is lost. Just like a man who falls 100 ft from a building. You look up, and you can truly say when he starts he is lost, for man cannot save him. So man is lost, is dead, so far as he himself is concerned, "dead in trespasses and sins" There is a great gulf between him and spiritual life, which he cannot bridge over. This is so in the natural world. There is a stone - veg etable life cannot be put in it. There is a plant, animal life cannot be put in it. There is an animal, spiritual life cannot be put in it. By God's natural law a lower cannot influence a higher life. So man dead in sin, cannot raise himself to spiritual life. I would like to emphasize this. Not all our good works, our good intentions, our honesty, our kindness, can raise us to that level.Spiritual life come from a higher source, a heavenly source. Man needs to be saved from death and its consequences, trusting to oneself. But this he cannot ever do in himself, no more than the stone, a plant or an animal. But there is a way of escape. There is a way of getting up to the spiritual life. Jesus is the way. �SECOND This salvation is a great salvation. Great because it saves from death. Look at that drowning girl. She is saved. It is a great salvation. It saved her life, and gave joy to Mother and friends. This salvation is great because it saves from eternal death. The girl was sa for the few years she would have to live, the sinner for all eternity. This salvation is great because of the vastness of the remedy. The life and death and resurrection of Jesus. Great because of the joy it impart Who can fathom the height, the depth, the length the breadth of everlasting life? THIRD And what is this salvation? Something wonderful in this salvation. There is a child who has taken God at his word, and there is a scientific learned man who is yet unsaved. Oh, the simplicity of the gospel! And there is mystery connected with it. Jesus tells us we must be born again, if we are to enter heaven. And the learned man because he cannot tell all about the second birth, he tries to think there is no such thing. Yet he knows there is mystery in nature. For who has found out what life is? And he knows a lower can never produce a higher life. And he knows that man needs a higher life. Why then will he not believe in Him alone that can give this higher life? Ah, he will not bend to the simplicity of the gospel. Pride. FOURTH Again I ask - what is this salvation? It is a passing from death into life. Having Christ abiding iui us. Permeated with his influence. Under His control. Feeling our utter helplessness, and his sufficiency. Feeling a new spirit in us, as new power ruling and guiding us. Being born again. A super homan power recreating us. FIFTH And though we do not understand this spiritual life in itself - we do ' know it by its results. "The wind bloweth where it...." (John 3:8) �We know the wind by the result. We can feel its influence on us. So with this re-creation this being born of the spirit, we know it by its results. We know we once loved sin, now we hate it. Once we cared little for God's voice, now we delight to listen. Once we cared little for Sabbaths, God's word. His sanctuary, now we love these, etc. etc. And we know we can lead you to the way of being born again. We can point you to Jesus the way, the truth, and the life - the spiritual life. We can tell you he is the source of this new life. We can say, because we ourselves have believed; "Believe in the Lord Jesus Christ and thous shalt have this eternal life" It is His work. How thankful we ought to be it is so.' How grateful we ought to be that by his help we can obtain this life. SIXTH How shall we escape if we neglect this great salvation? This implies we can neglect it. For he will never force us in this new life. We must be a willing people. And He does not say, "How shall we escape if we reject so great salvation" - no, simple neglect Think of this. The gardener neglect his garden and beautiful flowers become wild. Neglect the farm, and it goes to waste. Neglect the mind, and it becomes weak, impure, unholy. Neglect the soul , and we are lost. What an awful responsibility. Neglecting our souls.' Look at that young man. He is sitting sleeping in that boat. The wind is blowing him right to those rapids. There is the oars beside. He is going rapidly to destruction with the means of escape just beside him. Yet he neglects. He is lost. Sinners are lost with the means of safety beside them. Jesus is ever near, ever ready to help you to escape. Turn to the only means, the only source of spiritual life. SEVENTH How then can we escape if we neglect so great salvation? We cannot. It is impossible. If we neglect, nothing can save us. No other foundation. No other way, but Jesus' Way. Thousands have tried � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. 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For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Jessie D. W. Geddes Diary, 1870-1914 Date Created Date of creation of the resource. June 1870 Is Part Of A related resource in which the described resource is physically or logically included. Jessie D. W. Geddes Diary Collection Medium The material or physical carrier of the resource. Scanned Manuscript of Typed Transcription UG Transcription Progress Scripto transcription progress Done Extracted Text D I A R Y of J E S S I E G E D D E S SPEC COLL and a S E R M 0 N by her husband J A M E S G E D D E S �1870 1877 1882 1884 1885 1886 1887 1892 1892 1894 1895 1896 DIARY June Sep 6 Oct Dec 17 Dec Sep Nov June Feb Aug 10 Nov Nov Nov Jan Feb Feb Edinburgh: Catherine Wares Sutherland (aged 6 months) died here this evening at ten o'clock. Midlothian P. 0. Muskoka, Ontario, We came to this country Sep 6. Uncle Willie (Catherine's husband) died. Aunt Mary Ann (Mrs. Murray) died. Grandma Geddes died - aged 78 Auntie Geddes died - aged 81 Mrs. Flett § Aunt Ellon, and Aunt Annie, Isabbel. Grandfather Geddes died - aged 81 My sister left for Toronto, (Mrs. Sutherland) She has been keeping well, and her girl's well. I took sick. Alex Goodall died. Mrs. Stuart died. Grandma Wares died - aged 80. Christine (Mrs. Morris) died - aged 60 Willie Simpson was drowned Frank Blashill died. Mrs. Goodall died Mrs. David Best died John Mather died �1896 1897 1898 Apr Jun Aug. Apr Apr May July Aug Jan 27 Feb Apr 5 Apr 14 May July Aug 15 Sep 4 Sep 16 Oct 1 Oct 5 Oct 15 I feel much stronger and able to knit and sew. We had Mr. Grant and family with us for a night. Baby Goodall died. I am getting better but not strong. Lyla came home and nursed me. I am able to be going around but not strong. Malcolm Morris died. We had Mr. Hebener and family for 2 months. Father and I went to Toronto and were three weeks with my sister, Mrs. Sutherland. We enjoyed ourselves so much. The girls and she was so kind to us. I feel so much better of the change. Got a letter from Malcolm. He had not been well with a sore throat. Katie came to see us. She has been three months now and felt so much better. Sent to Auntie 15 dollars. Sent to Auntie 25 dollars. Lizzie came home just for four weeks. She looks well. Katie and she is enjoying themselves. We had Mr. Hebener and family and Mr. Parks and family for two months. We had 2 servants. Maggie Miller and Minnie Mather and my neice Katie Sutherland was with us and still is. I feel so much stronger. Daniel left for the North West. We have got two letters from him he does not think much of the country there. Sent to Auntie 20 dollars. Malcolm left Myrtle, Ontario. Minnie Mather came to us. We expect Dan home in two or three weeks. �1898 Oct 16 Oct 18 Oct 19 Oct 20 Oct 24 Oct 26 Oct 27 Oct 27 Oct 28 Oct 29 Nov 1 Nov 3 Nov 5 Nov 8 Nov 9 Nov 10 Nov 11 Nov 12 Malcolm left for Toronto. He is with Mr. Headson's family. We all went to Starrats to a Tea Meeting. The same night we got a letter from Dan. The came from Mr. Criss Brant came and she and Mary are working in the turnips. Katie came over with some today. We killed a sheep today. Katie and I has got this black waiste finished and the brown skirt and quilt and cushions. Posted a letter to Mai and to Dan. Finished Katie’s print dress and white petticoat. I have made three pairs of mitts and two pairs of socks this fall. Minnie got 2 lbs yarn grey § blue. The ground is covered with snow and James § Katie has gone for a drive. James to the Falls and Katie to Midlothian. Mr. Lamb from the Falls had dinner with us. We got two baggs of flour we have started to make Katie’s blue dress. Finished Katie's blue dress - got two baggs of potatoes from Mr. Blackmore. Mrs. William^Edith was visiting us yesterday. James banked up the house today. Mrs. Johnston paid 28 dollars today. James is drawing turnips. Katie has gone to Midlothian for a visit. Criss Brant went home. We had a letter from Malcolm last night. We expect the Thrashers today but the rain stopped them. The Thrashers has just left. They had four meals with us and one night with us. Father and James has gone over to Uncle's with them. No letter from Dan this three weeks. Katie was up at Midlothian two days. Katie went up to Midlothian with James. I have made two pairs mitts this week for Minnie. She was washing today. Katie wrote to Mai § posted today. Daniel came home today we are so delighted to see him. Daniel shot a fine deer in the lake. James and he are busy drawing straw and fixing up for the winter. �1898 Nov 15 Nov 16 Nov 19 Nov 20 Nov 22 Nov 23 Nov 26 Nov 28 Nov 29 Nov 30 Dec 1 Dec 4 Dec 6 Dec 8 Dec 9 Dec 14 14 Dec 16 Dec 18 Dec 20 Dec 26 Ben shot two deer today. Father went up to the Falls and James went up to Mr. Ireland’s to help him. We got a letter from Malcolm with 10 dollars in it. He started for the N.W. four days ago. He expects to be back in four weeks. Minnie got 1 pair boots. 1 dollar. Mr. Scott and Ada was down and staid all night. Katie got her night gown finished. Dan’s trunk came the boys plowed the garden and I had a walk around the buildings. Got a fall of snow. The boys and Father are working at the sheep pen flooring it. Mrs. Wildfong and Berty came down for one night with us Mrs. Wildfong was drawing oats to us. Katie and I took a walk up the road and ran into the boys fencing. The snow is mostly all gone. Two of the Rowsells and Tom Gutredge and Ben came to have a skate on our ice. \ Quite a fall of snow. Still snowing. Katie has been at Midlothian for 2 days Katie and Dan went to Doe Lake and the horse ran away. We had a card from Mai. Mr. § Mrs. Wildfong left Midlothian for Preston then on to home. Katie went up to Midlothian to practice for the Tea Meeting. Minnie has a large washing preparing for Christmas. Emily Johnston came to see us. Mr. Steel came to see us, Mr. Cook's friend. Tea Meeting at Midlothian. We were all there. They made 16 dollars. James § Minnie has gone to Doe Lake to service. Got a letter from Mrs. Wildfong. Katie § Dan were at Doe Lake Tea Meeting. �1898 Dec 27 Baking and cleaning. Dec 28 Dan 5 Katie were at Mrs. Tom Simpsons for tea. Dec 29 We had our party. Uncle’s family, the two Johnstons, Harry S and brother and Mr. Smith. We spent a very pleasant night. Dec 30 Sent a letter to Auntie and posted a letter to Malcolm. Got Christmas cards from Lizzie and a letter from Jessie Geddes in Edinburgh. At the annual meeting Father was appointed trustee in Mr. Rowsells's place. 1899 Jan 1 Jan 2 Jan 3 Jan 4 Jan 6 Jan 8 Jan 10 Jan 10 Jan 11 Jan Feb 10 Mar Mar 22 Mar 18 Father and Daniel has just gone to Sunday School and James and Minnie has crossed the lake with the mare. We watched them till they got on the other shore for this is the first time the horse has crossed the lake. We were all over at Uncle’s and spent a pleasant night. I wrote to Mrs. Wildfong. Katie wrote four letters. One to Mrs. Park, Mrs. Hebener, Mamie Wildfong and Lizzie and Auntie. I Killed the cow. It's rainy today. It's very stormy. I have been busy mending. James § Minnie has gone to Midlothian. Father and Dan has left to go to Spence § Magnetawan but I am afraid they may not reach for it is so stormy. Started to use our last bag of flour. James § Katie went to Magnetawan with Biff § Parks. Posted a letter to Mai and got one from Mrs. Flemmingto] Mary has started to do the matt, and I have got my table matt done. Auntie fell down cellar and broke her ankle. Dr. Coughill came and set it. (Entry by someone else) I got my ankle broken was three months in bead. Katie left for Toronto. Mrs. Wood (Toronto) died. Katie was married to Joe Wildfong. Agnew Harleow came to us. Katie left for Winnipeg to go to Lizzie. �1899 Mar 22 Apr Apr Apr 17 Apr 18 Apr 29 May 1 May 5 May 6 May 6 May 8 May 8 May 10 May May 15 May May 24 May 27 May 27 June June 4 June 5 Katie now married to Joseph Wildfong in Winnipeg at Ed § Lizzie's home. They are still there. Dan had to go to the hospital two weeks ago with a trouble in his face. James went this morning to the same hospital with the same trouble. Malcolm has gone to Guelph, Ont. to be foreman over the farm. Mr. Ireland(Midlothian) died. I am able to be down stairs and walking on crutches. I am knitting and sewing. Head a fire wood bee. The steam boat went down for the first time. The boys are plowing the garden today. I can walk on one crutch. I finished my cushion. Dan has got most of the garden finished. James has been plowing in the field this last three days and Father is painting the boat. Posted a letter to Malcolm § Auntie. We got a new little boat. Father went by steamboat to Magnetawan. 7 little pigges. We have 23 lambs alive and 4 dead. Posted a ldtter to Malcolm § Auntie. Elle Goodall was married to James Ireland at the Falls ' Katie was bridesmaid, Malcolmwas best man. Ada § Mr. Scott got married. Posted a letter to Mai § Auntie § Katie. Father went by steamboat to the Falles. Robert Mitchell died. Posted a letter to Malcolm. Got a letter from Katie 5 Joe. He has got no situation yet. �1899 June 9 June 11 June 13 June 14 June 19 June 23 June 23 June 25 July 1 July July 1 July 5 July 13 July Aug Aug. 29 Aug 30 Sep Sep 12 Received a letter from Katie. I had a boat ride over to Uncle's place. I am still walking with one crutch. Posted a letter to Malcolm. Went to the Falles with wool. Father and Dan went to Guelph on the train. Mai is well. Saw Auntie. Dan left for Toronto. Got a letter from Katie. Joe has got a situation. James has gone to Mathers and Father has gone to Midlothian to Sunday School. The Parkes came here. Crissie Goodall was married. We were all there except James Dan came back from Toronto and feels much better. He got his photos. The Hebeners came. We had a very busy summer. Maggie Miller was with us for 6 weeks. Shipped 4 cattle. Had the Hebeners and Parkes with us. Mrs. Blackmore got 3 lbs of butter 11 cents. James our son was married to Minnie Mather at her Father's house. We were all there. Malcolm came to it also. James got married to Minnie Mather. We were all at the wedding. Malcolm came home on the 27 Sep so he was there also. He left on the 30 Sep. It was a nice quiei wedding. The boarders all left. Mr. Johnson (Midlothian) died. They (James 5 Minnie) came back to us 2 weeks in Toronto. My sister was so kind to them. She gave them a nice parcel, table, and fancie chairs. Minnie got quite a few nice presents. �1899 Sep 17 Sep Sep 21 Sep 25 Sep 26 Oct 1 Oct 2 Oct 4 Oct 5 Oct 14 Oct 14 Oct 22 Oct 23 Oct 24 Nov 1 Nov 3 Nov 4 Nov 7 Nov 9 Nov 11 James § Minnie has gone to Horn Lake to see her mother. Father has gone to Sprucedale to service and Dan and I are all alone in the house. Malcolm came to see us for two weeks. Sent pail of butter to Auntie Gave Mr. Scott 5 lbs butter. Joe Noll came to us. Minnie has put 8 lbs of butter in a crock. The crock is 6 lbs for Mr. Scott Mrs. Scott got 5 lbs of butter 13 cents. Mrs. Blackmore got 2 lbs of butter 14 cents. Maggie Miller came to us. The Thrashers left us on the 3rd Oct. Father and Maggie were at the show at the Falls on the 4th Oct. Father went to Guelph for a week. Minnie I think is rather better. She was on the Lake yesterday. We head a letter from Katie. \ Mrs. Ireland and Auntie Lizzie came to see us. Mr. Hodgets came from SaintCatherines. He left on Oct 23 for home. Minnie § James and Mrs. Mather and myself went to Spence for services. It was a cold drive. Minnie is much better. Mrs. Blackmore got 4 lbs of butter 15 cents. Dan went to Giserals raising of a house. Had a letter from Auntie Waters Mrs. Blackmore got 3 lbs of butter 16 cents Dan has gone to the doctor. James 6 Minnie went to Midlothian in the slay for the mail. We have got a fall of snow. Got a letter from Katie and posted one to her the same day. Maggie left and Louise Noll came to us. Mrs. Blackmore got 2 lbs of butter 17 cents. Mrs. Blackmore got 2 lbs of butter 11 cents. �1899 Nov 11 Nov 22 Nov 24 Nov 26 Nov 27 Nov 28 Nov 29 Dec 1 Dec 3 Dec 5 Dec 6 Dec 8 Dec 9 Dec 10 Dec 12 Dec 25 Got a letter from Mai. Father came from the Falls by the boat. James is drawing stones to-the warf. Dan has gone to a wood bee at Mr. Goodalls. Since the first of * Oct I have got 3 night gowns one for Minnie and 2 shirts, 2 quilts remade. Minnie is much better and is out every day and doing light work. Father has got to the falls. Mr. Blackat has come to see us. Posted a letter to Mrs. Wildfong (Preston) and one to Maggie M. Got our oile can full Killed the pigges. Got a bag of oat meal and a bagge of flower. Lyla went to Toronto. Had a letter from Katie she and Joe has taken up house. Salted the pork. Minnie posted a letter to Katie. I posted one to Auntie. Sent 1 tub of butter to Sharp by the steamboat. James is plowing over at Mai's place today. Plowing and taking out stones. Mrs. L. Simpson and Mr. Wilkison came to see us and spend a happy evening. Mr. Scott came down for some of his money. Got 15 dollars. The lake is partly frozen over. Got a fall of snow the boys have been laying past the waggon and buggie and getting out the slays for sabbath. The lake froze over. The boys are clipping Prince. Father is going to Magnetawan. The boys are looking for some timber in the woods to make a building for the cattle. Louise Noll went home. The lake was all open again and we got a letter from Katie and Joe and one from Auntie and from Malcolm He has sent the box. Got presents from Mr. § Mrs. Heb ener for us all and from Lyla. �1899 Dec 15 Dec 19 Dec 24 Dec 29 1900 Jan 1 Jan 3 Jan 4 Jan 5 The boys are cutting loges in the follow. Got their dinner up today. Minnie has gone out for a walk. Went to Mr. Grinton with a Beef and got 4 dollars goods. Got a letter and photo of their house from Katie. James 5 Minnie went to Horn Lake. We expect them home tonight. Salt for butter 1 broom 2 tin pails 10 yards flannel for night shirts 6 yards cotine for quilt Dimend eies 1 green; 1 orange; 1 brown' 1 maroon suggar tea corn starch cheese soap egges syrup flower This is new Year's Day. It is a fine day. Dan 5 Father are drawing fence rails. We all went over to Uncle's in the evening in the large sleigh and spent a pleasant night. Minnie is keeping so well we are doing without a girl yet and getting on so well. Father and the boys are skidding fire wood Got a box of short kake from Auntie Jessie (Scotland) Got a letter from Auntie Katie. Got a letter from Malcolm and 15 dollars in it. Commenced to have family worship after supper. Jan 5 Posted a letter to Malcolm 5 Auntie. Jan 10 Jan 12 Jan 14 Jan 18 Jan 20 Jan 21 Jan 22 Jan 23 1 : Mrs. Scott came to see us and Alice Anne Goodall was washing to us The boys and Minnie went to Starrats Tea meeting. Minnie has gone to see her sister Mrs. Morris. Dan has gone to Spence James has gone to Mr. Noys. Posted a letter to Uncle Willie Wick and to the Lawyer Minnie walked to Sunday School and walked home after evening meeting. The snow is nearly all gone. Posted to Jessie Geddes (Edinburgh) and to Irean Miller (Toronto) I went up to the yard and saw Dan working at the �timber for the barn. 1900 Jan 24 Jan 25 Jan 26 Jan 29 Jan 30 Feb 1 Feb 2 Feb 4 Feb 12 Feb Feb 14 Feb 17 Feb 19 Feb 21 Mar 4 Mar 6 Mar 8 Minnie 6 Dan walked up to Midlothian. Minnie came back the next day. Mary Ledget died. Mrs. Grace Tun died. Dan’s halping James Rowsell to cut wood. It's very cold. Got a letter from Mai two days ago he head been sick in a week with a very sore throat. Better now. Quite a fall of snow. Posted a letter to Malcolm and Mrs. Waters and Auntie Minnie is keeping so well and is sewing and knitting James was home yesterday he is getting on well at Noys. Annie Goodall came and washed. We gave her 1 dollar. She will just have to get 50 cents next time. Since the first of January I have made 6 pairs of mittes and 3 was for Minnie. Joe § Dan has gone to their work in the swamp taking out seader. James § Minnie went home. Minnie came back on the 12th James came home with her. James 6 Dan has been drawing pine on the Lake. Got a letter from Malcolm and one from Auntie. Got a letter from Katie and Dan. Got one from Ed James left for Noys today. I commenced to make the patched quilt. Posted to Auntie. Minnie commenced to make a matt. Jesse Goddes was in and Emma Rowsell. Mr. § Mrs. Leggat came to see us and Mrs. Noll Annie Goodall washed that day. Mrs. Mather came to see us. Posted 2 letters to Malcolm. Minnie finished her matt and Mrs. Blackmore and Mrs. Foreside came to see us. I have not been well so was in bead for one day. �1900 Mar 14 Mar 14 Mar 17 Mar 18 Mar 19 Mar 21 Mar 25 Mar 25 Mar 28 Mar 31 Apr 1 Apr 3 Apr 3 Apr 4 Apr 5 Apr 6 Apr 7 Apr 8 Apr 8 Apr 10 We have got 19 lambs and nine of these are dead and three sheep, quite a loss. I am able to be up every day but not well my side and back is still sore. Had a letter from Auntie. Head a letter from Malcolm. Jamie Mather and Miss Leggat came to see us, James was home that day so he went back to the Noys in the afternoon. I have been mending. I do not feel very strong yet. James left Noys. James § Minnie has gone home. Father has gone to Spence. Dan 5 I are alone in the house. Dan's face is not much better. Posted a letter to Mai § Joe. Made over my bonnet. Dan went to see the Doctor. I Dan's face very bad. Father has gone down to preach at Ammic Harbour. Dan no better. He and Father and James left this morning to go to the Falles and Huntsfield Hospitle. Pursy Foresith came. Posted a letter to Malcolm I dreamed about Dan § Mai last night I do not feel strong at all. I am making a white shaker flannel night shirt. Annie Goodall is washing today. James is drawing loges out of the swamp. James left this morning for the alles with a load of oats. Father came home in the fore noon He came by stage. Dan no better yet he is in bed. James went to Magnetawan and got boom chains and posted a letter to Dan. Got a letter from Auntie. Pursy Foresith left us. Mr. Blackmore paid the butter today. Got 33 lambs James has gone to the Falls. Posted a letter to Dan. �1900 Apr 11 Apr 12 Apr 14 Apr 17 Apr 18 Apr 19 Apr 21 Apr 23 Apr 24 Apr 26 Apr 30 May 1 May 3 May 4 May 5 May 6 May 9 The snow is nearly all gone and I went out around the house. It is three months since I was out before. I do not feel strong. James has gone to James Irelands wood bee. Got a letter from Dan he was much the same. Head not got his face treated, just poltested. Got a letter from Mai with 40 dollars. Going to send Dan 25. Got a letter from Katie. Sent a letter to Mai § Dan with 25 dollars in it Head our wood bee. Got 14 cords cut. Got two letters from Dan. We have 37 lambs and 16 dead. James has gone to the Falls to see the doctor. Posted a letter to Dan and to Auntie. Dan is getting better. James has gone to Rowsells word bee. Got 34 lambs and 20 dead. ) James has gone to Huntsville. Posted a letter to Mai and Katie. Davie came to help us today. Davie has gone home to their wood bee. The house seems so very dull when our boys are both away. Posted a letter to Dan and to Auntie. Moved the stove. Got a letter from Dan. Expect him home this week. Lake opened up. The Glenrose went up to the falls. Minnie’s sowing the siddes. Daniel came home today. His face is much better. Shipped oats from Mr. Sharp. Posted a letter to James and Auntie. Tom Gutredge has come to help us. Dan getting better. Dan planted potatoes in the garden. Posted a letter to Mai § James. Annie G. came to wash and Jennie Bolton (Mather) stayed all night with us. Dan put Minnie across the Lake it was so stormy. Mr § Mrs Scott came down at night. Sabbath. Dan § I are all alone. Father went to Spence and Croft. Got a letter from James. Dan got one from Katie and Joe. �1900 May 10 May 11 May 12 May 13 May 14 May 14 May 26 May 28 May 29 May 30 May 30 June 6 June 8 June 11 June 12 June 14 Sep Oct Oct 6 Nov 1 Dec 1 I commenced Minnies nappor and hemmed my skirt. Minnie got a box of plants from Malcolm. Got a letter from Auntie and from Katie. Minnie felt a change. Posted a letter to James 5 Malcolm and C. Cook. James came home but goes back today for a week. James came home he is much better. We expect Mrs. Hebener tomorrow. Posted to Mai § Auntie and Katie. 7 0 < f from Grenton. Father got $7.37 of groceries from Sharp. Robert Coppy came to clip the sheep. Dan has gone to Goodalls logging bee. He was yesterday at Ford's logging. Minnie spent the day with Mrs. Scott. i Dan went to Spence and was in Inches. Came home at 12. Had a party for Lyla on 26th. She leaves on 29th. Mamie Wildfong came to see us. She was with us for more than a week. Mrs. Mather was visiting us. Mr. § Mrs. Hebener left for Toronto. We have been so very busy these last three months I have got no time to write in my diary. Auntie is quite a help in the house. She does all the washing. Dr. Corell died. Baby Jessie was born. She is a fine strong child. Mrs. Mather was with us for 4 weeks. We do the work ourselves. Minnie is getting stronger. Mrs. Lawson (Midlothian) died. �1901 Jan Feb Feb 3 Feb 17 Feb 21 Mar 3 Mar 15 Mar 25 Mar 25 Mar 26 Apr 3 Apr 8 Apr 12 Maggie Leggatt was married to James Mather. It is nearly four months since I have got any story in my diary. Jan 2 Jessie G left for Winnipege. We are keeping well. James and Dan has got coldes but is getting better. Auntie had a letter from Lyla. ^ She has been three months in Toronto and is feeling rather stronger. James has been drawing logs for night this last two weeks. Dan has been at Mr. Rowsells for a week. Minnie is keeping well and so is baby. Minnie baby and James were away last week visiting her Fathers folks. Auntie and I have been busy sewing and making cushions and quilting bed covers. The lake is good for teaming. Dan § James are both home. James is drawing our own timber from Magnetawan. They were all up at the Falls on the 15th of Feb to see the lawyer to get the farm settled. Today 17 Dan 5 Father has gone to see Mrs. Mathers. Prince got hurt. Tom Rowsell is with us. • Prince is getting better. (Feb 27 Baby was baptized) The boys expect to finish drawing the timber tomorrow. Auntie and I has had a bad cold for more than two weeks. The gripp. Auntie is better and able to work but I am still pretty bad. My cough is so bad. Father is getting better and able to go out. Father has got worse and has been in bed for three days. I am getting better but very slow. Auntie is not feeling so well. The boys got 8 dollars from Sharp of goods. I have made a pare of stockings for baby. Auntie is making aprons for Minnie. We had to get the doctor down for Father. He says he has inflamation of the lunges. Poor Father I did not think he was so ill. I hope he will soon get better. Joe Noll leaves tonight. The Doctor was down today. He says Father is rather better, but we have to go on with the same treatment for some time. The doctor has been down four times. Father not so well today. More feaversh. Cannot sleep �1901 Apr 13 Apr 18 Apr 19 Apr Apr Apr 21 Apr 25 Father had a good night and feels better. Father is better but not able to be up out of bead. James was plowing this week. Today it is raining. The Lake is open. Friday. Dan crossed by the boat to get the doctor down Father has been ill for some weeks with inflamation of his lunges. He had pneumonia but is better and able to be out some times. Mrs. Welpton died. She was a dear friend. Father is better. The doctor says he can get up in a week. We are so thankful. I am writing to Malcolm. James is not well today with youralage. Father much better. The boys plowed the garden. Our seeds are up. Steamboat went down on the 24th. Lake opened on the 20 April. 1902 July 18 Malcolm left for Winnipeg. Auntie left the same day for Winnipeg. July 29 The two Miss Bars and their husbands came to visit us for two days. We all went to the harbour today. 1903 June 3 Malcolm was married to Jennie Waters at her mothers house in Guelph, Canada. Nov Lyla came from Winnipeg for a visit as Joe § Katie went to Regina. 1904 Feb 8 Mar Mr. Bolten died. Minnie's brother-in-law in two weeks after his mother died. It was so very sad. Malcolm § Jennie are home in Calgary just now and has got a nice furnished home. Malcolm and Jennie are living in Clagary, N.W. They have a comfortable home. Mar i Lyla is still with us and feels stronger. She will be with us for the summer. �1904 Apr 7 Planted the plants. Hospitle. Dan left for Huntsfield Dear Father died (my husband) at Huntsville, July 15th, 1908. This is February 4, 1911. It is 2-1/2 years since he died, and oh, how I miss him. I am in Calgary, Feb 9, 1911. 1914 Sep The boys sold our land and home for $7,000. dollars, six years ago. So I have been out in the West some time. I have been with Malcolm for two years on a visit and with Katie, Mrs. Wildfong. I am going to the farm in Griffin soon. �How shall we escape if we neglect so great salvation? Heb 2:3 — — - - jsa 59:6i John 10 2 Cor 5 Paul was writing to those who had felt the need of Salvation and who had come to the only source. And because they had come, and followed the Master they were persecuted. So Paul writes to encourage them in the midst of their trials. And Paul, too, shows them the superiority of the gospel over the law, the law being only a type of this glorious gospel. Yet Paulkruew that there were among them many who had never fled to the only refuge. Many who were not yet safe for eternity. Many who were neglecting the only, the great salvation. And so he exclaims, "How can we escape if we neglect?" FIRST Then there is a salvation. The text implies this. And it implies that man needs it. Indeed, it implies that it is man's greatest need. He has fallen. He is ruined by sin. He is lost. Just like a man who falls 100 ft from a building. You look up, and you can truly say when he starts he is lost, for man cannot save him. So man is lost, is dead, so far as he himself is concerned, "dead in trespasses and sins" There is a great gulf between him and spiritual life, which he cannot bridge over. This is so in the natural world. There is a stone - veg etable life cannot be put in it. There is a plant, animal life cannot be put in it. There is an animal, spiritual life cannot be put in it. By God's natural law a lower cannot influence a higher life. So man dead in sin, cannot raise himself to spiritual life. I would like to emphasize this. Not all our good works, our good intentions, our honesty, our kindness, can raise us to that level.Spiritual life come from a higher source, a heavenly source. Man needs to be saved from death and its consequences, trusting to oneself. But this he cannot ever do in himself, no more than the stone, a plant or an animal. But there is a way of escape. There is a way of getting up to the spiritual life. Jesus is the way. �SECOND This salvation is a great salvation. Great because it saves from death. Look at that drowning girl. She is saved. It is a great salvation. It saved her life, and gave joy to Mother and friends. This salvation is great because it saves from eternal death. The girl was sa for the few years she would have to live, the sinner for all eternity. This salvation is great because of the vastness of the remedy. The life and death and resurrection of Jesus. Great because of the joy it impart Who can fathom the height, the depth, the length the breadth of everlasting life? THIRD And what is this salvation? Something wonderful in this salvation. There is a child who has taken God at his word, and there is a scientific learned man who is yet unsaved. Oh, the simplicity of the gospel! And there is mystery connected with it. Jesus tells us we must be born again, if we are to enter heaven. And the learned man because he cannot tell all about the second birth, he tries to think there is no such thing. Yet he knows there is mystery in nature. For who has found out what life is? And he knows a lower can never produce a higher life. And he knows that man needs a higher life. Why then will he not believe in Him alone that can give this higher life? Ah, he will not bend to the simplicity of the gospel. Pride. FOURTH Again I ask - what is this salvation? It is a passing from death into life. Having Christ abiding i u i us. Permeated with his influence. Under His control. Feeling our utter helplessness, and his sufficiency. Feeling a new spirit in us, as new power ruling and guiding us. Being born again. A super homan power recreating us. FIFTH And though we do not understand this spiritual life in itself - we do ' know it by its results. "The wind bloweth where it...." (John 3:8) �We know the wind by the result. We can feel its influence on us. So with this re-creation this being born of the spirit, we know it by its results. We know we once loved sin, now we hate it. Once we cared little for God's voice, now we delight to listen. Once we cared little for Sabbaths, God's word. His sanctuary, now we love these, etc. etc. And we know we can lead you to the way of being born again. We can point you to Jesus the way, the truth, and the life - the spiritual life. We can tell you he is the source of this new life. We can say, because we ourselves have believed; "Believe in the Lord Jesus Christ and thous shalt have this eternal life" It is His work. How thankful we ought to be it is s o . ' How grateful we ought to be that by his help we can obtain this life. SIXTH How shall we escape if we neglect this great salvation? This implies we can neglect it. For he will never force us in this new life. We must be a willing people. And He does not say, "How shall we escape if we reject so great salvation" - no, simple neglect Think of this. The gardener neglect his garden and beautiful flowers become wild. Neglect the farm, and it goes to waste. Neglect the mind, and it becomes weak, impure, unholy. Neglect the soul , and we are lost. What an awful responsibility. Neglecting our souls.' Look at that young man. He is sitting sleeping in that boat. The wind is blowing him right to those rapids. There is the oars beside. He is going rapidly to destruction with the means of escape just beside him. Yet he neglects. He is lost. Sinners are lost with the means of safety beside them. Jesus is ever near, ever ready to help you to escape. Turn to the only means, the only source of spiritual life. SEVENTH How then can we escape if we neglect so great salvation? We cannot. It is impossible. If we neglect, nothing can save us. No other foundation. No other way, but Jesus' Way. Thousands have tried � transcribed https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/29a84364e24d26388ff853c9ba03c6bf.pdf c12b66cb04692c20db3af585f6e09edf PDF Text Text � Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. [Inside title page] THE CANADIAN Pocket DIARY FOR 1876. ____:-o-:____ TORONTO : PUBLISHED BY BROWN BROTHERS, Manufacturing Stationers. https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/a3d028905073cf5d108213c248bcfc7f.pdf b21498a749c8db0bf5cc9eb2ecac9ed1 PDF Text Text � Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. == JANUARY SUNDAY 2 1876 == Wife & I stay at home all day. don't go to church. I don't feel well, out late last night at Wordens Monday 3rd, Go to Tannery at 8 & remain all day. Pay Brown off in full to date. This should be Tuesday the 4th == JANUARY MONDAY 3 1876 == Get Buggy from Waters & drive to StC to Draw at {SB?}. Make 2 Dfts on on TPH 1 at 54 ds & 1 at 64 ds for $1900 ca. Dis & stamps $65.34. I retain to apply on last months Expenditure $550.66 Send WPHe pr Ex5 $3184.00. & get Rx.{while Rx usually applies to prescriptions in the 20thc sense, here it appears to mean receipt} Don't have Bank Book it's in Toronto. C Wordon Comes back with msg get back at 5. Expenses $3.50, Caudy 40. We all go to Catholic concert, Ada plays with Miss Allison, get home at 11. Wife tells me about Warren Claus's second daughter 15 years old having a baby son by Alex McNicken of Manitoba. Was at Tannery all day Monday. https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/52e4d7a8eef6c4069a446bdf224acef6.pdf 068f39a3b038afa8a61e52e5b608840f PDF Text Text � Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. == JANUARY THURSDAY 6 1876 == <s>Go to Tannery at 8</s> This day entries are made on Wednesday Page Jan 5th & continued on this. Get Telegram from C Parsons that he will be down on Train tonight Meet HM/n at 7. Then go to Cars & meet CP. We go home & sit till 12½ P.M. talking. He says Brown goes to Toronto & offers to do work in Brum House at 16 cts, per Hide == JANUARY FRIDAY 7 1876 == CP & I go to Tannery at 9. Bring meat at at Sandhos 60 cts. meet Brown on our way down. Stay at Tannery till 2. Jim McFarland brings Hide pr 5 cts. I tell Jim about WS. We (CP + I) go up to dinner at 2. back at 4. Mills brings 56 Hides from S Cath. Takes over 25 Rolls 199 Pds 297 {ga'pts} Harness to Car for TP & Co. & brings back 2 Bales Japonica. We go to Mrs Ketchams after that & stay till 11. go home & sit up till 1 a.m. https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/a85f2f00acf3e2a1b9cfa587a0ba1b7d.pdf f31c2a4860f3bf53f310bbd52ee11221 PDF Text Text � Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. == JANUARY SATURDAY 8 1876 == CP & I go to Tannery at 9 1/2 get shipping bill of Campbells last 18 Rolls & CP takes it We take Cars to Chippawa meet Renson from Peplers then CP much pleased with my Sole Leat{Sole leather} back to Bridge. I pay for Horse $2.00. Dinner for CP & I $100. I take cars at 720 for home. Ticket 50 cents. Maud Watt & Lansing go to Buffalo & back today. Get Telegram from McArthur for 25 Hides == JANUARY SUNDAY 9 1876 == I go to Church alone, stay in all P.M. M & I go into Mothers & take car. Uncle John tells me of his troubles. Like Summers night this Eve'g. https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/fc393d64f29fa35414725d8e5caf5596.pdf 1b888ef14b259d667485b4c37b621668 PDF Text Text � Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. == JANUARY MONDAY 10 1876 == Go to Tannery at 8. Pay Tom MClellans Hide Bill for last month $8 35. Dan Servos for 2 12 Car loads Coal last month $152 29 Dont go out this Eve'g.{evening} == JANUARY TUESDAY 11 1876 == Go to Tannery at 8. Jim Sadler begins work this am. in Parties place, at 100 pr.day. I pay JCScott his a/c {account} (private) against Tanning 1129+ take. Rx Pay E Longhurst last month a/c for Hicks $1219 Ship Cassels & Stinson 10 whole Hides 395 leat {leather} out of 723{#} {symbol for pound weight} Gren Hide {Greenhide refers to the unprocessed hide of an animal, typically from cattle, that has been freshly removed from the animal and has not undergone any tanning or other chemical treatment}34 cts on a/c night. https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/94cb7953ed5087448bb1d6e38ddd73e7.pdf f944bc59f8af8779a73aebab53523b6a PDF Text Text � Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. ==JANUARY WEDNESDAY 12 1876== Cold Go to Tannery at 8½ Stay all day. Nothing of importance to note. ==JANUARY THURSDAY 13 1876== Cold Go to Tannery at 8. Stay down all day. Make out Statement for Dec. & mail to TP&Co https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/564a001d9cdad4151f52ef85e3d2900e.pdf 2d60bbbae8483263879b2991057bad4c PDF Text Text � Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. ==JANUARY FRIDAY 14 1876== Go to Tannery at 8. meet Flint Currie by Seniors Store his face all sore & Eye Black. Ship to LJCampbell 100 Tanned hides 3608. the Inspected might bring $755# which gives 231$ over 1/2 or <s>nearly</s> 53 41/100 %. I get 3 sides out of the 33 {sds Sole Leat.{Sole leather} I sent to Chippewa to be roll'd, the 30 sds being sent to TP& Co. from Chippewa. I get no weights of it, Inspected weights of the 3 sds I get an 1/87 1/78 1/72 & the other 3 sds weigh 65½ #, or a little over 55 ½ %. Give old Burns $100 this am. Pay Geo A Clement $9 my a/c in full to date. Mss Ketcham goes to Buffalo with Cunningham today. he has been here 2 or 3 days. ==JANUARY SATURDAY 15 1876== Warm & mild Go to Tannery at 8 1/2. meet R Brewer. He goes to Toronto on Cars. Hugh & I put up the small Whistle beside the large one. I go up to dinner at 2 Enclose note for $114 to Lyman Bros. due 8th Apl next. GeoLonghurst brings Hide 43 xx 5½ cents. Pay G Wooding IOU P to rare $30.0 on a/c this a.m. https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/de29cf0b7cb4b250e8312efd0e3406c8.pdf 4b375baacecfcaaa94d3201ace75816e PDF Text Text � Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. == JANUARY SUNDAY 16 1876 == Sunshiny Lovely morning like April Sacrament at Church today. Maria & I go. We find Baby quite sick on our return from Church. I go for Dr Anderson Mrs Ketchum comes over & gives Baby some Homeopathy medicin. She is very sick all night == JANUARY MONDAY 17 1876 == Baby no better. I go to Tannery I sell Dick Briggs 1 side Sole Leather 21 1/2 dollars. 33 cents $709. Sample He dont pay for it to day. wants to try it first. I get my Books ready & {bouchures or brochures?} to take to Toronto in the morning. go home at 6 1/2 P.M. https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/975d270936e0a7be8c7c90150eac5450.pdf 67e561776b6429c03fd696e5dcd963d3 PDF Text Text � Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. ==JANUARY TUESDAY 18 1876== Go to Tannery at 8 1/2. take cars for Toronto. & Tram to Bridge 50cts. Ticket to Toronto return 4.25. Stop over at Hamilton till 5 25 p.m. Call at McArthur's. he is not at home, see his foreman, & have talk about leat {leather}. I get dinner 50cts. Meet Donnelly on train also Irwin Boiler Maker. We take Pullman car 25cts. Arrive at Toronto at 7. Meet Mrs. Milloy at American house. long talk with her. I don't go out anywhere. D Milloy & I sit & talk, till bed time. {obscured by flattening tool} ==JANUARY WEDNESDAY 19 1876== Get up at 7. go to Parsons at 9. they tell me they don't like Sole leat {Sole leather}. We have some words over it. I tell them it isn't 1/2 roll'd. I don't get much satisfaction form them. After dinner I go up to Court to hear the Clements trial. First go up to the Queens with Capt Dick to find Scadding. Have long talk with him. about the Tannery & a/c. He shows me a Breech loding Gun he wants me to take. price $100. In P.M. I go to Parsons & Rutledge & I try to get the Books straightened but dont accomplish it. Dick & Scadding come to Hotel to see me. I don't go out. Mrs. Milloy sick today. Willie wants me to go to his place to spend day but I decline. Parsons told me today I might get someone else to take place in Tannery. https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/57d0bba6252ceaf767fec80104dfbdf4.pdf 7b7d8f3dedd318443628f4e31d16d509 PDF Text Text � Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. ==JANUARY THURSDAY 20 1876== Don't get up till 8, go to TP & Co. store at 10 talk to Parsons about Lawders note due tomorrow. he won't advance any funds. Says we will take Stock on Feb 1st & <s> {decides}</s> after that I can draw what is coming to me. Call to see J.W.Fletcher at Blalles office. he is out, meet Cassels on the Street. Have talk with Sloan on Street about Belt-leat he says they cant afford to pay 38 cts, I take Cars at 3.15. P.M. for home. Donnelly meets me at train. Capt Dick waits down with me. We get home at 8. I find letter from TP& Co. Enclosing Cheque to Balance last months Exp.$ at Tannery for $109.18. I sign a Note of Accomodation at Toronto for them for $4500 blank date. I borrow $10 from TP& Co. to bring me home. ==JANUARY FRIDAY 21 1876== Donnelly sents Horse & Buggy for me to go to StC. He cant go. sends Joe Gates to drive me. I meet Lawder in StC {St. Catharines} & tell him about Note due today, he goes with me to I Bank & renews his own note. I pay the dis $8.25. I then talk with Crombie about last Gold {Dft}.& {Exc?} J McPhail tells me Ira Crombie returned to StC today. Lawder tells me the Sombra lot was advertized & sold for taxes again & he paid them. I get home at 2 P.M. & go to Tannery. https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/10d3b062c81b65d1f33fb5fa6cfeb703.pdf c12b9e3cbfeb0c583ffc6e2a1de8335c PDF Text Text � Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. == JANUARY SATURDAY 22 1876 == Go to Tannery at 8. take Lunch & stay all day. Bruk gets his 1st Car load of Pork down last night & hauls it to day. I give nothing (on <s>TP & Co.</s> TP & Cos cheque to change for $109.08, I lend J Murphy #20, & get his Rx I pay McCarnochan $30 & 8 cts. got $13 before, making $4 & I pay them on a/c <s> repairing</s> Shingling & fixing my mothers house & take Rx. Geo Longhurst brings 1 Hide 93$ at 5/cts. == JANUARY SUNDAY 23 1876 == I go to Church this AM. Maria dont go. Baby not well yet. I dont go out again Worden calls in the Eve'g sits awhile. Uncle John & Son comes in on PM & Uncle John tells us of his troubles etc. https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/b7e9e7ac0c5fe7b65d332d3d590c3899.pdf c3bfe8f0ef14bd506da61720c7df4a69 PDF Text Text � Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. == JANUARY MONDAY 24 1876 == I go to Tanner at 8, take my lunch, & remain at Tannery all day. I make out list of all Leat. gone out of Tannery since 1st Feby. last to date, & show Uncle John this Eve'g. <s>I pay C.Worden on a/c $12 this day</s> I enclose TP&Co. $10 this Amt I borrow'd from him when in Toronto last. == JANUARY TUESDAY 25 1876 == I go to Tannery at 8. Call at Woodingtons for bal of money on TP&Co Cheque for $10918. I pay Woodington on a/c $16 & take Rx. I go over to Wordens house & pay him $12 in a/c. Then go to Tannery, & remain all day Capt. Grale calls in PM. & tells me about Old {Bruus?} T Mills draws 2 loads Hides over from other building https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/2869682c4b04f4028c415c21195c5f06.pdf 514dde9fbc1b36d3085e5f89d58a8e6f PDF Text Text � Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. == JANUARY WEDNESDAY 26 1876 == Go to Tannery at 8. Tom Mills comes down & I ship McArthur 25 Tann'd Hides 7 06 $ & Mills brings Cases bags down from Express office. Anthony Hooley comes in PM, & works with Claus & Hugh & Jim fill up Glue Stock for F M lease Buffalo. I sell Soln Brooman 2 Damaged side Sole lea. 1790, 30 cts=525, {hr?} to pay me in Wood. Maple. Pawling from StC calls to see me about slides for Seunis machine belts says he gets 2½ cts accdly{accordingly} per ft. Burk draws up {Cars?} 2nd Car of Pork today == JANUARY THURSDAY 27 1876 == The day is like a May day so warm. Go to Tannery at 8. Geddes sends his freight a/c in I telegraph TP&Co to Seed Cheque for Auil $3804. I go up to dinner today, I pay TM Rowland $350 amt of my Mothers a/c & take Rx. https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/bafca4018b146637f14c51913ce61eee.pdf 0d353f69ed777b190aa39ca06e7eac3a PDF Text Text � Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. == JANUARY FRIDAY 28 1876 == Go to Tannery at 8. I begin counting Hides in vats today for Stock taking remain at Tannery all day. == JANUARY SATURDAY 29 1876 == Go to Tannery at 8. Borrow 3800 from Woodington & Pay F Geddes freight ½ {2nd.?} Get letter from McArthur to ship some Hides. I telegraph him. Get cheque from TP&Co this Evig for $38. on a/c Freight. Wife pays Sandho in full to date for Meat & gets Rx. https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/3efb1d2b220e816688a41b9d36dc2c5c.pdf 33f855a1414672a35e5c6eb593b44a0e PDF Text Text � Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. == JANUARY SUNDAY 30 1876 == {blank} == JANUARY MONDAY 31 1876 == Go to Tannery at 8. Ship 25 Tann'd Hides to McArthur 777# which overruns 31.#. Donnelly gets 1 Bus lime. https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/bdcd5ede439e11db8b46199c0766fa12.pdf 080342683f5b28e92e10547aa9cb7804 PDF Text Text � Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. == FEBRUARY TUESDAY 1 1876 == Take Stock in Tannery today Leat. in Tannery as follows viz:_ 1488 Whole Hides in Tan vats 201 Sides " " " 33 W Hides in Dry Room 50 Damaged Sides " 3 Sds Sole & 83 do Harness 25 " N°2 Harness & 1½ Horse Hides 2 " Russett Bridle 135 W Hides in Brum House 191 G S Do in store 45 Bales Japonica 250 su 16250#- 6 cts 23 Jack {Balmain?} 176 su 4048 # - 8 cents 2000 Bru. Haus 15 cents. 1500# Glue Stock 2 cts. 35 Bus lime 22 cents. Material $50. == FEBRUARY WEDNESDAY 2 1876 == very cold Stormy all day with Snow. Send Stock list this day to TP&Co with letter. Get letter from TP&Co, saying they could not sell leat in Montreal for more than 28 cts Rx mos. & only A Campbell at that & that Toronto Manufactures wont buy Sole Leat as they had Contracted with Tanners in States for {Oak?} Sole leat trimmed at 40 cts. _ {A?} Donnelly (W.G) gets 1 Bush Lime per Joe Gates 40cts. Jas Carnochan gets <s>2 Bush Lime</s> Paid 80 cts. I Sadler get 4 cows tails 20 cts. none of which pays me, Jas Barry of SunBridge calls yesterday about Fleshings. I get letter from Case today about more Glue Stock. I take 1st Glass this eve'g before wife https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/7b7e719235e0220dc8f04e3d1a4c49b7.pdf ec7187088356f75eaa237b47054b1bea PDF Text Text � Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. == FEBRUARY THURSDAY 3 1876 == very Cold Go to Tannery at 8½. Geo Watts comes to Tannery with me, & buys 1 sd Sole (Damaged) at 6 xx 27 cts, = $432, Paid Have talk with H Carson about his Wages & tell him about TP&Co letter rc'd by one last night, that they Co. could only get offer from LJ Campbell for the Whole Hides of 28 cts 4 mos. Hugh agrees to take $10 per Week & no less, this does not include the agreement about watching. I go home at 7 P.M. == FEBRUARY FRIDAY 4 1876 == Cold stormy. Alex Swinton calls at house with his a/c $225. I pay him $125, on a/c. Mail letter to Barry & Sloan about leat & to E H Scadding. Car comes down last night with I suppose 10 Bbls O Extract in Bond, re'c Postal Card from C Tarble about it bring at 7 & {Eui?} & mail reply this A.M. telegraph this A.M. to Coll with CSRR Agt at Victoria about it, Make Bbl Soft Soap at tannery this P.M. Buy Post Stamp - 50 cts. https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/1b3717268c4e7b3ad4a0b338ebb9b647.pdf 67aece009f55a5a5b1dd32b9012784fd PDF Text Text � Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. == FEBRUARY SATURDAY 5 1876 == Go to Tannery at 8 & remain all day. nothing of importance transpires == FEBRUARY SUNDAY 6 1876 == Go to Church alone, dont go out until this Eve'g. & then go over to Ketchums. https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/70b4599db2dc5fdc46a6d012c34942e2.pdf e900abbc9f109943369a8940832eda22 PDF Text Text � Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. == FEBRUARY MONDAY 7 1876 == Go to Tannery at 8. get Protest letter from Manufacturers Bank Buffalo that Cases Dft was refused payment, telegram Case to learn why. remain at tannery all day - write TP&Co about Case not paying Dft etc. etc. about drawing. Get 383 Hides from {Strond?} Haul'd from Car to Tannery, 340 No 1 & 43 No 2, they overrun by Scale weight 1038# 6 / Mills hauls them 8 loads == FEBRUARY TUESDAY 8 1876 Go to Tannery at 8 remain all day. get telegram from TP&Co to Know about Extract & why I hadn't written & reply, 10 Bbls O Extract comes down on Train tonight. write Barry & Sloan https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/b7af73046cb32c9fa3828788bb41c150.pdf eaf193cf3d89ee8b3b51c27e28b37b73 PDF Text Text � Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. == FEBRUARY WEDNESDAY 9 1876 == Go to Tannery at 8½. Get word that Extract is in Pound. I borrow $30 from Woodington to buy duties I only <s>pay</s> deposit on 5 Bbls $16, & thirty write to Ottawa about it, to see if it can come in {freight?L&E?} == FEBRUARY THURSDAY 10 1876 == Heavy Thunder Storm tonight Go to Tannery at 7 & stay all day Begin putting in Extract this P.M. Mills hauls it over. Get telegram from Parsons that he will be over this Eveg on train. I make out a full statement of leat. sold for past 2 Years & make out profit on same. the 1st year we arranged 31 Hides pr week at 37 cts pr H. 2nd year 50 Hides pr week at 34 Meet CP at train we sit & talk till 12½. I show him Rutledges mistake of 1000. CP tells me they put {pieces?} of leat down to McArthur to 30 & Sold to LJ Campbell when there last week at 27 cts cash Get { 1 Gal? Sale?} Whisky from Woodington https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/6cdc7ba8a6a68c7379762a1af5f252d4.pdf 83cdc809f96bd656e50daf218cd2b497 PDF Text Text � Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. == FEBRUARY FRIDAY 11 1876 == Raining hard Get breakfast at 8, & go to Tannery get buggy from Donnelly at 12 & go to StC. I <s>draw</s> make Dft {draft} on TP&Co for $4900, draw out $4450 Cash, go to Welland House & count it & I {Expend?} $4150 to TP&Co Toronto & Take Rx. I retain $300 & leave balance in Bank after deducting on Des & Stamps. C Postmans with me. Buggy breaks down on way back, after tea we go over to Mrs Ketchums & spend Eve'g. get letter from McArthur about shipping 25 Hides this {Mth.? (2 25 mixtures?}) == FEBRUARY SATURDAY 12 1876 == CP & I got to Tannery ay 9. We take cars at 10 for home. Shop 25 Tann'd Hides to McArthur this A.M. 826 # 30 cts $247,80 I remain at Tannery all day. pay men off at noon for Jany. Pay Longhurst for his Jany Hides $7.42 Installment his Hardware a/c $2005 & grocery a/c $100 Pay I Sadler 75 for 3/4 days work this Month, & Makin his Blacksmith 7 @ $375. After tea go to Paffards. D Follett very {Drunk?} & also Bob Figrette. Mother & Herbert goes out to Rogers today. https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/a9981064427432bd32a99308cff4091d.pdf cd5d893dd631c0637ec409435f469b8e PDF Text Text � Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. {same as previous page} == FEBRUARY FRIDAY 11 1876 == Raining hard Get breakfast at 8, & go to Tannery get buggy from Donnelly at 12 & go to StC. I <s>draw</s> make Dft {draft} on TP&Co for $4900, draw out $4450 Cash, go to Welland House & count it & I {Expend?} $4150 to TP&Co Toronto & Take Rx. I retain $300 & leave balance in Bank after deducting on Dis & Stamps. C Postmans with me. Buggy breaks down on way back, after tea we go over to Mrs Ketchums & spend Eve'g. get letter from McArthur about shipping 25 Hides this {Mth.? (2 25 mixtures?}) == FEBRUARY SATURDAY 12 1876 == CP & I got to Tannery ay 9. We take cars at 10 for home. Shop 25 Tann'd Hides to McArthur this A.M. 826# 30 cts $247,80 I remain at Tannery all day. pay men off at noon for Jany. Pay Longhurst for his Jany Hides $7.42 Installment his Hardware a/c $2005 & grocery a/c $100 Pay I Sadler 75 for 3/4 days work this Month, & Makin his Blacksmith 7 @ $375. After tea go to Paffards. D Follett very {Drunk?} & also Bob Figrette. Mother & Herbert goes out to Rogers today. https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/868a806ccd64ac45a2933a2e5ca32473.pdf f466edd01f4f2c41eaa55171f59d4a6d PDF Text Text � Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. == FEBRUARY SUNDAY 13 1876 == Go to Church alone, see Miss Pollook there in Mrs. Haneys Pew comes with her nephew. I dont go out again today. == FEBRUARY MONDAY 14 1876 == Lovely spring morning, Go to Tannery at 8½, Mis Haddock starts for Chicago, her Uncle sick, I send my cheque to Lyman Bros for $11934 to pay my note due on 19th, I pay H Paffards a/c $1525, A Daveys a/c $130, D Servos Coal a/c of Dec 29th $12960. H Paffard tells me they found where Uncle John had paid more into Bank than he gave himself Cr for viz: $17500 or thereabouts. I got letter from F.M. Case. I sleep down stairs tonight. I write JB Pluent about Tariff on Leat Uncle John pays one 80 a/ for Old Carnochan for 2 Bus Lime. https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/41267ceecd716fd4ebd1a555637ee0d9.pdf 7f196791f7bd5cdc3ad4f9b110f05210 PDF Text Text � Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. == FEBRUARY TUESDAY 15 1876 == Snowing a little & thawing Go to Tannery at 8. {Dan?} & Frank putting thro balance of 100 Hides & hanging up. Get out another Carboy of Acid this AM John Carnochan come & I pay him $5404 bal of his a/c against Tannery, & pay him $10 on House a/c, & take Rx for both, give wife $500 more this AM, making in all $18 out of this month's pay. == FEBRUARY WEDNESDAY 16 1876 == Go to Tannery at 8. stay all day. Pay Uncle John $200 to pay on my Life Insurance & I sign Rx for the profits. I pay John Co Ball $4 for a Hide he left at Tannery sometime ago & take Rx. https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/7c23c0270f47c02bd7881621d985ac86.pdf 1af9364383fe8a7a28c827793317d9b9 PDF Text Text � Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. == FEBRUARY THURSDAY 17 1876 == Go to Tannery at 8 & remain all day. In the Eve'g. {evening} go to Neelons meeting & stay till 11. Get Tickets for Wife & Ada to go to Buffalo return pay $330. == FEBRUARY FRIDAY 18 1876 == Go to Tannery at 8. Write JR Plusub at Court Customs & Johnson about duties on O Extract & mail this PM. Wife & Ada go to Buffalo this AM. Get my Cheque cashed by H Paffard for $40. He pay me $38 & owes me $200 on it. https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/3113003f519043171800adade23466ee.pdf dd0f38d66f970570130a1c788bb3d8c2 PDF Text Text � Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. == FEBRUARY SATURDAY 19 1876 == Go to Tannery at 8. make out Statement & GeoWoods a/c & send to T.P.&Co. Worden calls at Tannery tells one {arrow points up to TP&C} Bank told him on Thursday last comeing from St Caths (Nomination day) that after the Election he was going to have me arrested again for Perjury. Parker brings 25 Bus Lime this Noon == FEBRUARY SUNDAY 20 1876 == Go to Church, M. stays at home. GeoSims comes in & has Smoke I go to Jno Sandho's child funeral, & stop in at Wordens. Miss Cook Alma's old girl calls this P.M. wanting to hire https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/fbb42ddc34da4ea9ea8cf29c56ed0b15.pdf 53d9968fd74b02fdc6c31005f89b8ef1 PDF Text Text � Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. == FEBRUARY MONDAY 21 1876 == Fine Morning Go to Tannery at 8. Pay Sandho in full to date for Meat $527, take Rx Get 11½90 Com'd {Bus?} $115 / 104. Ship McArthur 25 Hides 777# -- 30 cts. Ticket weight 733# - 44# over ½ Mills takes leat.{leather} over to Station & hauls 2 loads Hides from Storehouse Send by Mail this A.M. #10 to TC Gagnier on a/c Tobacco, Register letter Geoffrey Hansler calls to see me. == FEBRUARY TUESDAY 22 1876 == {blank} https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/0d003947d6c6db7e7ca55b8646ae103d.pdf d7c6a998f63ce498dd0da1d9349ccc10 PDF Text Text � Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. {23-24 and 25-26 missing?} == FEBRUARY SUNDAY 27 1876 == Go to Church C Hughs Tanner & Currier comes to see me this P.M. Have long talk with him He says he would come & work in Carsons place at pa 50 per moth. think of hiring him. == FEBRUARY MONDAY 28 1876 == Go to Tannery at 8. Get Cheque Cash'd at Woodingtons for $5480. <s>Borrow $20 from him.</s> Paid. Ship TP&Co. 49 Bbls No. 2 Sole. 799# {symbol for pound weight} & 2 Sds {sides} No. 1. 43 #. McArthur 25 Hides 709#, 32# on ½ LJ Campbell 4688# 18 Rolls 90 Hides overrun 245½# New Currier O Hughes begins work {sleeking? see below} this A.M. Pay Geddes $56.61, & #.30 for Tickets. Get letter from TP&Co. enclosing 2 cheques for $50 ea. {Sleeking = The currier then went to work with a sleeker, a specialist tool resembling a short, bladed knife which forced any remaining tanning fluid from the hide. The hide was then ready to be dressed, to make it smooth, waterproof, strong and flexible.} https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/b719b20c63904a8d806e24bf9fed02bc.pdf 2187cae0f64a7f7e5f75b2da0b5576c9 PDF Text Text � Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. == FEBRUARY TUESDAY 29 1876 == Go to Tannery at 8. C Hughs starting remain at Tannery all day. Get letter from TP&Co. to Draw at {IB?} per letter for $1900. I send Dft {draft} to get $1000 cash. & Dft for $86445 send TP&Co. $675, Discount & Stamps $3555, & Keep $325, on Thursday 2 {sentence from "I send off" to "Thursday 2" has an X across it} Get $20 from Woodington this mn {month?} on the Cheques (2) & leave str. 2 Cheques of $50 {en?} with him & take his due Bill for $60 paying him back the $20 I borr'd yesterday. I Enter 5 Rolls O Extract this A.M. pay 7pm Kirby $1700 for same == MARCH WEDNESDAY 1 1876 == Go to Tannery at 8. send letter enclosing Dft to TP&Co for $1900 to {JSS& C?} <s>for</s> stay at Tannery all day https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/09cafc8cf53a1fe37033d2bb488f65a5.pdf 255631d8985b1b8ac51bc38f9574b64e PDF Text Text � Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. == MARCH THURSDAY 2 1876== Go to Tannery at 8. Get proceeds of Dft sent yesterday to TP&Co., send TP&Co. $675 Cash. Dft payable to my order for $86445 Discount & stamps $3555, & {retain?} $325 for Tannery Expenses Pay to Waters $600 on a/c on N. Webbs his a/v against Tannery in full $960 {hfs?} Bus {Hair?} $1200 on a/c my private a/c Pay Retshies $150 sawing wood == MARCH FRIDAY 3 1876== Go to Tannery at 8. & remain all day. Pay Men this Eve'g. I pay C Hughs $150 & the 50 cts I gave him Sunday makes $200 Ive paid him. I engage him from Mch 1st at $750 per week to look after tanning & carry out my instructions. I tell Carson I've engaged him. https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/799f773e31dff58f8d40bf9ea2b3e655.pdf 5b049f48384159040dcb0525fb9ecea3 PDF Text Text � Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. {repeat of 2 pages back} == FEBRUARY TUESDAY 29 1876 == Go to Tannery at 8. C Hughs starting remain at Tannery all day. Get letter from TP&Co. to Draw at {IB?} per letter for $1900. I send Dft {draft} to get $1000 cash. & Dft for $86445 send TP&Co. $675, Discount & Stamps $3555, & Keep $325, on Thursday 2 {sentence from "I send off" to "Thursday 2" has an X across it} Get $20 from Woodington this mn {month?} on the Cheques (2) & leave str. 2 Cheques of $50 {en?} with him & take his due Bill for $60 paying him back the $20 I borr'd yesterday. I Enter 5 Rolls O Extract this A.M. pay 7pm Kirby $1700 for same == MARCH WEDNESDAY 1 1876 == Go to Tannery at 8. send letter enclosing Dft to TP&Co for $1900 to {JSS& C?} <s>for</s> stay at Tannery all day https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/168081c3de83c5d3255e7c5e22a8fa41.pdf 8def6f2dd1be9566da93df53a786efed PDF Text Text � Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. {same as 3 pages back and as previous page} == FEBRUARY TUESDAY 29 1876 == Go to Tannery at 8. C Hughs starting remain at Tannery all day. Get letter from TP&Co. to Draw at {IB?} per letter for $1900. I send Dft {draft} to get $1000 cash. & Dft for $86445 send TP&Co. $675, Discount & Stamps $3555, & Keep $325, on Thursday 2 {sentence from "I send off" to "Thursday 2" has an X across it} Get $20 from Woodington this mn {month?} on the Cheques (2) & leave str. 2 Cheques of $50 {en?} with him & take his due Bill for $60 paying him back the $20 I borr'd yesterday. I Enter 5 Rolls O Extract this A.M. pay 7pm Kirby $1700 for same == MARCH WEDNESDAY 1 1876 == Go to Tannery at 8. send letter enclosing Dft to TP&Co for $1900 to {JSS& C?} <s>for</s> stay at Tannery all day https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/8f8d6aee014ee7aae76e9e49b5d9cad0.pdf e43efcb44079e7c297fe253919c6ca9a PDF Text Text � Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. {repeat of 2 pages back} == MARCH THURSDAY 2 1876== Go to Tannery at 8. Get proceeds of Dft sent yesterday to TP&Co., send TP&co. $675 Cash. Dft payable to my order for $86445 Discount & stamps $3555, & {retain?} $325 for Tannery Expenses Pay to Waters $600 on a/c on N. Webbs his a/v against Tannery in full $960 {hfs?} Bus {Hair?} $1200 on a/c my private a/c Pay Retshies $150 sawing wood == MARCH FRIDAY 3 1876== Go to Tannery at 8. & remain all day. Pay Men this Eve'g. I pay C Hughs $150 & the 50 cts I gave him Sunday makes $200 Ive paid him. I engage him from Mch 1st at $750 per week to look after tanning & carry out my instructions. I tell Carson I've engaged him. https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/26afc27efb49940cda3183e957418c1c.pdf 7d261d04b0ba5014b7d8c5b8e1583977 PDF Text Text � Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. == MARCH SATURDAY 4 1876== Go to Tannery at 8 & remain all day. == MARCH SUNDAY 5 1876== Go to English Church with Ada. No Church at ours G Sims & C Hughs come up in P.M. & have long talk. https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/b4e4ca438dc782a6dc9496789ee9f8f4.pdf db6c2e82ff897c44d56b883274137335 PDF Text Text � Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. == MARCH MONDAY 6 1876== Go to Tannery at 8 & remain all day. Rolling up leat {leather} to ship to Campbell Pay D Waters for Buggy this day $600 == MARCH TUESDAY 7 1876== Go to Tannery at 7½. Ship 30 Rolls 150 Tann'd Hides to LJ Campbell $60, 5116# {remaining?} 240# I write & Enclose Blake {Kerr?} & Boyds {law firm} $2500 on a/c Mrs. Newton $40 on a/c Rent, Mail Tepman Bros the Dft on TP&Co, for $114 due Apl 11. in lieu of my note, returned https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/bfeb1fa4249154b352da599b8641ea44.pdf 764fec30bbd5034a8ee9e6d94418a087 PDF Text Text � Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. == MARCH WEDNESDAY 8 1876== Go to Tannery at 8 & remain all day == MARCH THURSDAY 9 1876== Go to Tannery 8 & stay all day No word of Japonica & Extract yet. https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/9883237a747fa986d82fb35b3d2f6415.pdf 6af5f4e9804efc16ce939b27e81582ba PDF Text Text � Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. == MARCH FRIDAY 10 1876== Go to Tannery at 7. Take Cars for Buffalo at 10 {$?} to see Case about the Money he owes I Barry comes down & takes 7 Bbls Fleshings & pays $100 payment accdly per BBl. He goes up in Cars with me to Bridge Mrs & Mr Hill go to Buffalo Case cant raise money today says he will tomorrow I go up to Toyrs & Co. & get Stovevalve etc. Toyrs Partner goes to depot with me. We miss the Cars. == MARCH SATURDAY 11 1876== Get home to Night https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/82839db9ff33c236495a6f3b9070a4e2.pdf 52def06bb2213763035a0a7036a10b86 PDF Text Text � Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. == MARCH SUNDAY 12 1876== Stay in all day == MARCH MONDAY 13 1876== Heavy snow Storm this a.m. Go to Tannery at 7. <s>Mail</s> Ship McArthur 25 Hides 709# Send Invoice by mail. Get Buggy from Donnelly & drive up home. Get served by Granger for Bank for me to appear at the Judges Chambers in Re my Insolvent matter. Cases Brother comes down to night on Cars https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/c0f2af9ae8ab4442b9b8c1e463c524f9.pdf f0b97e5313913f9191e909342bcecc19 PDF Text Text � Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. == MARCH TUESDAY 14 1876== Get word Case is here, go to I T Kirbys office get Warrant to arrest Case if he dont pay get to Tannery at 8 & find it is {Mr?} H Case. after long talk he pays me $85 accdly {accordingly} & buys 26 Bags {Sds?} 909#s. 1½ cts $13.63 2 oz Bags Net 150 45100 1½ cts 6.77 300 Tails $100 3.00 / 23.40 or $26.62 accdly. Go up at 3 p.m. == MARCH WEDNESDAY 15 1876== to Tannery at 8 Ship 26 Rolls 130 Tann'd Hides to Campbell & Co Send Invoice to T.P. & Co. & Enclose accommodation note to them for $1500. 4 mos. from the 17th inst. deposit the $20 accdly, with Mr. Kirby for <s>Give</s> 5 Bbls O Extract, & get it haul'd over & 40 Bales Japonica I telegram & write to P McCarthy this a.m. to be present tomorrow at the Judges office StC in Bank matter. Pay Ino Parkers son for Services since Jany $1640 & Hide 56# & 4½ cts $256 He hauls 35 Bus New Lime, 3 Bbls oil arrives to day shipp'd on the 7th. https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/a21cd0ead403ecf7ad97d22fa0551c35.pdf 1fc41db5309c423a1f5b5225236d7191 PDF Text Text � Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. ==MARCH THURSDAY 16 1876== Heavy Storm Sleet & Snw. Drive Mother to StC. She is examined by {Rykut?} before Lawder is agreed to Mortgage & Deed I give iou on the Tannery. They dont Ex' me. Meet Capt. Bartlett & wife at Murray House, Hotel Bill 100 Cigars 50 cts. Rubbers $125. Get Home at 6_ Send Waters $200 to pay for Horse & buggy today. _ ==MARCH FRIDAY 17 1876== Go to Tannery at 8. Ship TP&Co. 47 Sds Sole 818#. Ticket weights 737. which gives 81# over weight G Longhurst bring 1 No 1 Hide 62# 5½ cts. Pay Wm Longhurst for Jas. Robinson 1 No. 2 Hide 107# 4½ cts = $4.81. https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/54417a61e0209a5f5814b85a53f56017.pdf b3120412568c9a81af79595107b45860 PDF Text Text � Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. == MARCH SATURDAY 18 1876 == Go to Tannery at 8 & stay all day Get telegram from McArthur to ship 25 Hides & letter from TP&Co to ship H Keorack Montreal 100 Tann'd Hides == MARCH SUNDAY 19 1876 == Go to Church In afternoon go up & see Mr McCarthy, meet Peter & Tom there. Call at {Lizs?} then home & remain in https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/ea481a6a7246d633b1fdecfce324c922.pdf 4ea172e87ce7e57e04890965804dca32 PDF Text Text � Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. == MARCH MONDAY 20 1876 == Go to Tannery at 8, Martin, Morrison at office ready to start for Lockport to find Bill Watts. I tell him not to go till tomorrow. Ship McArthur 25 Hides 692# 30 cts = $207.60, overruns 30½# Worden calls in p.m. & we talk over with Morrison about Watts & his going to Lockport tomorrow == MARCH TUESDAY 21 1876 == Go to Tannery at 8. Morrison starts on Cars for Lockport. I give him $800 Worden & I take Stage at 12 for StC. Get telegram from Morrison Watts is in Caledonia. We take Cars & return home. our Expenses $400, meet Morrison at Bridge https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/b068cd74631f387a71b6e909efe1a100.pdf 6ab188d87df6e68d48d059bed7e1ff3a PDF Text Text � Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. == MARCH WEDNESDAY 22 1876 == Go to Tannery at 8. Parker brings load lime 33 Bus Ship <s>K</s> Keorack Montreal 100 Tann'd Hides 3358# Remain at Tannery all day. Get letter from TP&Co enclosing 2 cheques of $50 ea = $100. Telegraph Bill Watts at Caledonia to meet me at StC tomorrow night == MARCH THURSDAY 23 1876 == Go to Tannery at 8. Parker brings 35 Bus Lime, Get Roy Cigars at Clement & Millers for Lawder $350 dont pay. H Paffard Cashes Cheque for me , $50, Worden Morrison & I take Stage at 12 for StC. Give Lawder his Cigars. Bill Watts arrives at 630 p.m. We got to Whittens Saloon in Eve'g. Morrison goes to get Geo.Andrews, dont get him. Albert Brown comes in & sits with us till after 10, we then go to Murray House. Meet Willie Watt & {Lauring?} Sit up till 1. Worden & I sleep in Parlour. https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/946ca94d9e9470ba1541aec9e433bb0e.pdf 487b77d6f8561c5e2aaff5aaa629f558 PDF Text Text � Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. == MARCH FRIDAY 24 1876 == Breakfast at 7. Meet Bill Watts at 8. tells me about Morrison wanting to make money etc. out of me. We all take stage at 9 for home. Lend Watts $100, Expenses $1050. Find Amelie was at house when I get back. Got to Tannery at 1, home at 7. Meet Bill Watt at house. Eli Barry calls & shows me papers he got to serve Bank with. _ Pay Hugh Carson off this Eve'g. He leaves == MARCH SATURDAY 25 1876 == Go to Tannery at 8. Pay John Talbot #100 for Shoveling Snow to date. Call in Wm Kirby's office & pay him duties on O Extract 10 Bbls $3340 He hands me back the $20 American Bill I deposited with him some days ago. Go to office, Bill Watts there, I write letter to J McDonald Caledonia for him, to send him Watts $2600 to my address here, & Watts borrows from me $2600 till the other comes, & tells me to open letter & take the money. Watts starts for Lockport this P.M. to remain till I meet him at Court. Rec from TP&Co this a.m. 53 No. 1 Hides 3293# https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/c405743f51239caef5d2d7875302d288.pdf fa85e13e0866a711fa44ac706f4e0d3c PDF Text Text � Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. == MARCH SUNDAY 26 1876 == Go to Church this am. & remain in all day after. Write Mrs. Courtney son Robertson, Lyman Bros & Blake, Kerr & Boyd to send {Sons?} affidavit._ == MARCH MONDAY 27 1876 == Go to Tannery at 8. Rec from TP&Co per Jos Gibson Yorkville 90 No 1 Hides 5 of 39#, {?} cts = 401.73 36 No 2 2279# 6½= $148.13 Inspection 6.30 = $556.16 The above fall short by scale weight 350# https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/21bd8861e9e33594a2a80b473f43454e.pdf aa2513ea6c52a982294a351a6457dbbf PDF Text Text � Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. == MARCH TUESDAY 28 1876 == Go to Tannery at 8½, remain all day. Get cheque from TP&Co for $100 to pay Freight CSRR up to 25th pay Freight & take Rx Make out & send Statement for <s>March</s> February to T.P.& Co. == MARCH WEDNESDAY 29 1876 == Go to Tannery at 8, remain all day Run Engine all morning. https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/9a7ef17f75aabf3928723ddf681b5b15.pdf a32459ae2590f6546343efe7ecd0d80d PDF Text Text � Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. == MARCH THURSDAY 30 1876 == Go to Tannery at 8. D. Servos starts delivering our load of Coal today 11 tons $540 == MARCH FRIDAY 31 1876 == Go to Tannery at 8. Me Start clearing out vats. T Mills hauls over from Station 5 Bbls I Extract {4?} Bbl {Sds?} each. Get Horse & sleigh from D Water & drive Wife up River. Miss Currie calls this P.M. Wife out. Rec from TP&Co. 4 cheques, as follows 1 - $125, 1 - $75, 1 - $75 & 1 - $50 = $325 Pay H Chrysler for 4 3/4 #Butter @ 27 Cts pp " " 50# Flour @ 287 $143 https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/fd93434d03303549c5329dbf3a1c39f1.pdf 8e64c9dad0cb500f1c2a0119a8ab23ab PDF Text Text � Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. == APRIL SATURDAY 1 1876 == Go to Tannery at 8. Receive from S Yard Stroud 156 Hides 138 No 1 & 18 No 2. Pay Men off today all but GeoSims I Parker brings 35 Bus Lime Lend Mrs Courtney $200 this am. M Morrison tells MrsC in person of Worden & myself what George Andrews admitted to Wm Watts about Fire. == APRIL SUNDAY 2 1876 == Go to Church. Capt. Barclay & wife there, & Cartwrights, Garrett calls in P.M. Worden in Eve'g. https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/ade734d444c966e4888e607638efbdd0.pdf 6f6a2f718fd904a9b345233c486b4ee3 PDF Text Text � Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. == APRIL MONDAY 3 1876 == Go to Tannery at 8. Roll up Lea {leather} for Montreal & Hamilton Morrison & I take Cleases stage for StC. I go to buy I Scott's Hides. Worden takes cars this a.m. for Lockport to get Bill Watts, meet Mrs. Courtney at Browns office. Oysters 60 cts. Stage fare $100 I give Worden $400 to go to Lockport, & $500 to apply on my a/c. Meet Bruk returning from StC. == APRIL TUESDAY 4 1876 == Get up at 6½. Worden & I breakfast then to Browns Office. Worden starts for Akron Ohio, see Sinclair, Queens Council, about Mrs Courtneys rent, give Watts $150, Worden $100. Buy Scotts Hides Heifer Hides at 6½ cts & Steers No 1s at cts Morrison & I take stage & return home Fare $100 Bill at Murray House for Worden Watts Morrison & myself $400 3 Pair Rubbers $1.62 {laundry?} 50 cts Buy Hat at Andrew $325, pay him for it. {Rx?} Get letter from Francis Albright https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/a23c3bdf7ec014760118e82364d70dbd.pdf 68e2f3f7ed88a9e3e48d3440c1e8e24f PDF Text Text � Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. == APRIL WEDNESDAY 5 1876 == Go to Tannery at 8. M Fletcher sends me Copy of A (Scius?} Evidence not what I want. Stay at tannery all day. D Waters gets {busd'am?} & dont pay for it. Mr. Snider comes in & had long talk go home & dont go out. After tea Wife & I go up to Saul Tracys. I engage him to go to work in Morning. == APRIL THURSDAY 6 1876 == Saul Tracy begins work this A.M. Go to Tannery at 8, & remain all day. Write E J Brown, & TP&Co. get letter from T.P. & Co enclosing Campbells Inspectors Certificate of {short weight?} also A Keoracks. I write T.P.& Co. Willie Milloy comes in this noon & sits awhile. I go home & dont go out again. Get letter from E.J.B. Buy 5# Cod fish from D McMillan & pay him 50 cts. for it. <s>TP&Co enclose cheque in letter today for $108.53 to pay St C ? & coal a/c D Severs called</s> Saw Tracy Lynes work this a.m. https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/01dee0d5e485894fba499efefe4a68f2.pdf e76fc881e58c38fc9c0b5ed85317d325 PDF Text Text � Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. == APRIL FRIDAY 7 1876 == Go to Tannery at 8, meet Garret at Paffards, he leaves for New York on train. Jas Scott the Carpenter dies this a.m. Porters Wife I hear is dying. I go to Tannery & send him home. He comes & gets order on Sandho for 2nd {Beef?}. Write & mail TP&Co letter about shortage on Montreal Leat. {leather} Buy 50 cts postage stamps today, Rec from TP&Co per letter this day 1 Cheque $11853 to pay Coal a/c Rec'd, Mch 1st. == APRIL SATURDAY 8 1876 == Go to Tannery at 8. Get $47 from Woodington on Cheque of $125. He to pay balance on Tuesday. Mrs Courtney calls at 2 P.M. stays till 4, she tells me Bruk went to StC on Wednesday & wanted Crown Attn {attorney} JMcKeon to arrest she & I for Conspiracy. McKeon told him Mrs. Courtney was laying information against him for Arson. Bruk told him the House was not insured. Bruk put in a Claim for Insurance in his bill against Courtney; Doorley (Tom) serves me with Bill filed in Chancery against me by Bruk to break Mothers rent & on Tannery. Pay Peter Hooley $850 - ½ of last months wages. Go up town at 6. John Canochan & I go & pay Mrs Jas Scott $3125 I leave Rx with her to sign, she's to give it to Canochan. <s>Sandho</s> https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/1bda66186d84d10f6bb195c293a826c0.pdf 9a9554c8c2d4491eb813dfe377eed7f2 PDF Text Text � Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. == APRIL SUNDAY 9 1876 == Go to Church after Church go up to Lizzs. Dunc is just starting for PtR {Port Robinson}. I remain till 2 till funeral of Jas Scott starts. Sam Huidle tells me he saw Wooton & Bruk together last night at 9 P.M. after Funeral go home & dont go out again. _ Except into Mothers at 8½ M & I go in. == APRIL MONDAY 10 1876 == Lovely day. Go to Tannery at 8. See some fellows <s>for the</s>from StC shooting {Crows?} on the River. The City has Steam up this a.m. trying her boilers. Worden comes in at 11 & I read Bruks Bill to him. He goes over River. I write Jar. McEdwards this a.m. to send me Copy of my Evidence in any Insolvent matter. Jim Holohan not at work to day. https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/ead18a51d85ce2b2b9be388ca8acf44e.pdf 10b905bb13c890c371e8d83d8557fa3f PDF Text Text � Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. == APRIL TUESDAY 11 1876 == Lovely day Go to Tannery at 8. Jim Holohan at work. Put down Drain to Brun House. Take Cleases Stage for StC. Fare 50 cts. See Calvin Brown, about Mothers evidence make fresh bargain with Scott about his Hides buy all his No 1 Steers from 58 to 90 # @ 7 cts. & all No 1 Heifer Hides from 58# at 6½ cts 2 months. See Lawder "tight." Cigars & oysters 75 cts, Candy 50 cts, Fare home on Cars 87 cts. Worden goes on to Rockport & Rochester tells me about party at Rockpt going with him to Buffalo. Mrs Hudson come down from StC. Mrs. Milloy comes home. Pay Worden $400 this am leaving balance due of $500 in all == APRIL WEDNESDAY 12 1876 == Raining Go to Tannery at 8. Talk with Paffard Heny & Clement about Bruk. Get letter from TP&Co last night to draw I draw by Letter today send my cheque for $2400. Sign accomodation note to TP&Co for $1600. Blank & return to them by Mail. Get telegram from TP&Co about Hides. Also telling me to Keep $60 out of Dft money. Get letter from McArthur to send 600 more Hides. https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/1acf03b05c69ddd12b7587970030aa91.pdf 40b78c5a01da541805de8ce9d74dc309 PDF Text Text � Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. {repeat of previous page} == APRIL TUESDAY 11 1876 == Lovely day Go to Tannery at 8. Jim Holohan at work. Put down Drain to Brun House. Take Cleases Stage for StC. Fare 50 cts. See Calvin Brown, about Mothers evidence make fresh bargain with Scott about his Hides buy all his No 1 Steers from 58 to 90 # @ 7 cts. & all No 1 Heifer Hides from 58# at 6½ cts 2 months. See Lawder "tight." Cigars & oysters 75 cts, Candy 50 cts, Fare home on Cars 87 cts. Worden goes on to Rockport & Rochester tells me about party at Rockpt going with him to Buffalo. Mrs Hudson come down from StC. Mrs. Milloy comes home. Pay Worden $400 this am leaving balance due of $500 in all == APRIL WEDNESDAY 12 1876 == Raining Go to Tannery at 8. Talk with Paffard Heny & Clement about Bruk. Get letter from TP&Co last night to draw I draw by Letter today send my cheque for $2400. Sign accomodation note to TP&Co for $1600. Blank & return to them by Mail. Get telegram from TP&Co about Hides. Also telling me to Keep $60 out of Dft money. Get letter from McArthur to send 600 more Hides. https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/532fa61791746f6b25236da51ba3fc48.pdf 3e07f98b26480515b42248bc32a46eeb PDF Text Text � Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. == APRIL THURSDAY 13 1876 == Go to Tannery at 8. Dont hear from Crombie to day abput Dft. Ship McArthur 50 Hides 1502# remain at Tannery all day. Telegram Crombie about Dft. & Dft. to my order for $1500, Cash $805, Dis. Stamps & Conv. $4436 I retain $50 out of Cash & send TP&Co all the rest of Cash & Dfts. this is sent on the 14th == APRIL THURSDAY 13 1876 == Go to Tannery at 8, up to Mail at 11. Get money & Dfts from Crombie & send same to TP&Co less Dis @ $50, Kept out by JAB as per Instructions. Wild Pigeons flying very thick & low this Eve'g, dont go out, wind from South & strong. https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/fa8f249229f4f6f60c0e64fd48371ed3.pdf 03157696ce784df7e2b66fe1e97239dc PDF Text Text � Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. == APRIL SATURDAY 15 1876 == Get up at 5 Herbert & I go out shooting Pigeons, shoot Crow & SawBill {Red breasted Merganser duck}. River full of Ice. Pigeons dont fly Paid Marten Dolan teaming to loads $150 up to Mch 31st Pay Woodington on a/c. Rm @ $25 & take Rx. == APRIL SUNDAY 16 1876 == Go to Church & Stay in Balance of day. https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/59f575b9d333b60c20c7a60f8de309fa.pdf 1b9bbca34b9c5b750f110521c7d3fed1 PDF Text Text � Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. == APRIL MONDAY 17 1876 == Take Cars for Toronto this am Take papers for Blake Kerr & Boyd to go on with Answer to Bruk Bill served on me in Chancery. Take the fast train from Hamilton this is 1st train thru run, go down in 105 hours five minutes arrive at 430 P.M., go to Parsons then up to Blakes office & see Fletcher. Ed Scadding & Parsons come down to American this Eve'g & stay till 11. Ticket from Bridge $420, Dinner 50 cts. Ship McArthur 50 Hides 1532# @ 30 cts. I pay JWFletcher $2500 on Blake Kerr & Boyds a/c & dont take Rx. == APRIL TUESDAY 18 1876 == Go to Blakes office at 10 & have long consultation with JW Fletcher, go into all the Case with him. Buy Shoes for Wife & Baby at Hewitts & pay for them $200, order shoes for myself & dont pay for them, price $600. Meet Elijah Moore tanner from St Thomas at <s>American</s> Parsons have long talk. Go to Theatre with him tonight. Agnes Booth & Junius Brutus Booth, act. { father JB Booth Sr died in 1852 so must be brother, Junius Brutus Booth Jr. & sister-in-law Agnes, of John Wilkes Booth} https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/6eb694d7daa8829710c7659b68e6d553.pdf a81a1b191158c87c0a63d5c0e9baa035 PDF Text Text � Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. == APRIL WEDNESDAY 19 1876 == Take train at 10 for StCaths Moore goes as far as Hamilton Bill at American $350 Paper 50 cts, Draw at SBank StC on TP&Co as per Instructions for $2500, Dis & Stams $4082 send TP&Co pr Expenses $240900 & retain $50. Dinner at StC 50 cts. get home via CSRR {Canadian Southern Rail Road} at 8 P.M. == APRIL THURSDAY 20 1876 == Go to Tannery at 8 & stay all <s>day</s> am. Capt Dick comes to Tannery & we go up town together. stop in at Clements get Dinner & have sleep, go to Tannery at 4, <s>Have</s> Go in Clements & Millers Stores this eve'g Bruk there, I tell about his Bruks getting $800 from S Herou of John Frasers money. Bruk goes out, Donnelly there, Tom Ball & I got home together. I pay Ross the Barber $150 for mending Adas Guitar, Pay Mrs Mulholland $20 on a/c her Bill is $17 & I give her 2 - $10 Bills https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/dd314cfda0fde84208d0dc5e60aa32e4.pdf ef5fc8ad2fd0e72c72bcba90a19f83c1 PDF Text Text � Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. == APRIL FRIDAY 21 1876 == Dont feel well, stay at home all day. Aurelia Mars calls == APRIL SATURDAY 22 1876 == Str{Steamer} City of Toronto, leaves at 6½ a.m. for Toronto; I stay at Tannery all day. https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/bb215e20a2819faafb180035c82206b5.pdf 73ac24487569095c4dd2f3e1c0b523c4 PDF Text Text � Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. == APRIL SUNDAY 23 1876 == Go to Church. Go to Tannery at 3 P.M. & stay till 6. Jno McMillan & father there. == APRIL MONDAY 24 1876 == Str {Steamer} City makes her 1st trip this AM. River full of Ice. it has been snowing steady since a week ago Saturday. She cant go up River. Claesons comes over. I ship 63 Sds {sides} 8 Rolls of Sole Leat {leather} to TP&Co 1440 # which yields 60% leat. I get Horse & Buggy from D Waters & CP & I drive out to 4 mile pond I shoot a Duck but dont get it get back at 6. CP & I sit up till 1 A.M. talking, he promises to pay me my money middle of next month. Our profits for 1 Year at 150 Hides per Mch is $25000. https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/c94e8d1b7e88c41b39331c4a9d3b3916.pdf 87c920cfafbbe7475ba99303b214b6fa PDF Text Text � Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. == APRIL THURSDAY 25 1876 == CP takes City & returns this A.M., seems much pleased with prospects. == APRIL FRIDAY 26 1876 == Go to Tannery at 8. Ship JD McG 50 Hides 1649½ # 50 cts., $49485 Get Horse & Buggy from D Waters this P.M. & take wife out for drive to 4 Mile Pond. Get Telegram from TP&Co to ship 50 Hides to Montrar to their order as they arriv. by Boat tomorrow. Ship 1 sack Hair to TP&Co 8 Bushels Philip Luscombe begins work this P.M. https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/70dac80fb79ba44213fa66bbabc16584.pdf bc0f2238cbf94dcee2b45ca2142f87e4 PDF Text Text � Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. == APRIL THURSDAY 27 1876 == Go to Tannery at 7. Ship 50 Tannd Hides to order of TP&Co to Montreal & get Hardman & Co. 1483#, 30 cts each $444.90._ remain at Tannery all day == APRIL FRIDAY 28 1876 == Go to Tannery at 8. Jno McMillan gets 3 Bus. Lime & 6 Bus. before. Telegraph TP&Co to send me $330 Sandho brings 5 Hides 290 8 cts $1595. https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/5c848528c0def3bd2800ca4bdbae653c.pdf ae3cdef10ae1ca938b86bbd22f694ebc PDF Text Text � Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. == APRIL SATURDAY 29 1876 == Go to Tannery at 8. Longhurst brings 1 Hide 45# 5½ @ 247. I remain at Tannery all day._ == APRIL SUNDAY 30 1876 == Go to Church. Mrs. Milloy calls in P.M. I dont go out. Cha & Hughs & Morrison work at Engine to day both get very Drunk https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/9842b6289ee6604761bedef4396e8e76.pdf b7a17b75b6bb4d37cf07ba9f56f41111 PDF Text Text � Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. == MAY MONDAY 1 1876 == Go to Tannery at 8, find 2 pieces Glass broken in office & Blood on the Windows & door, discover Hughs was very drunk yesterday Hughs promises to join the Sons of Temperance. goes up with me & see Robt Warren, & introduce him to Warren. == MAY TUESDAY 2 1876 == Go to Tannery at 6½ Robt Jacobs Beasemans begins work. Ship Bus Lime 80bbl to Hallam v Boat this AM Get letter from C Parsons about Hallams {illegible cut off} me 50 Hides from Hallam by Boat today. They fall 6 11/50 # short pr Hide. Get letter from TP&Co enclosing $200 Cash & 3 Cheques $50 each in all $350. Pay Men this Eve'g. Str City, cant get to Wharf for Ice. When she returns from Queenston {Knocks?} Ice away. https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/43c37ed9f056922df366ecb7f07999b3.pdf e33ee7e391bc35a74b8b8ab15397e6c9 PDF Text Text � Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. == MAY WEDNESDAY 3 1876 == Go to Tanry at 7 F Clark & Anthony at work this AM. Str City gets in today. Get letter from TP&Co about drains $1900, at 3 mos. Put up Hair for Hallam 200 Bags Draw out Statement for Apl. stay at Tannery till 9 PM. == MAY THURSDAY 4 1876 == Go to Tanry at 7. Ship Bags 200 Hair on City to Hallam. I go over for Boat this 1st time today. Send Fletcher & Cassels & Boyd, about my Mothers Answer H Bruks Bill. In. Scadding & Hewitt & return shares he Made for me see Kerr & Anderson about Invoice & Marshalls a/c. Have talk with Charley Howe about Sole Leat Sit at Americans & talk with Capt. Bartlett till 12. Parsons returns from Montreal today, tells me he can sell Hardman lots of Leat. & Campbell will take 100 Hides per week. https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/82efcec248cacfee4ab7394fa67b7347.pdf f07fc0fc07b719d6c18e96f94c305ad6 PDF Text Text � Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. {repeat of previous page} == MAY WEDNESDAY 3 1876 == Go to Tanry at 7 F Clark & Anthony at work this AM. Str City gets in today. Get letter from TP&Co about drains $1900, at 3 mos. Put up Hair for Hallam 200 Bags Draw out Statement for Apl. stay at Tannery till 9 PM. == MAY THURSDAY 4 1876 == Go to Tanry at 7. Ship Bags 200 Hair on City to Hallam. I go over for Boat this 1st time today. Send Fletcher & Cassels & Boyd, about my Mothers Answer H Bruks Bill. In. Scadding & Hewitt & return shares he Made for me see Kerr & Anderson about Invoice & Marshalls a/c. Have talk with Charley Howe about Sole Leat Sit at Americans & talk with Capt. Bartlett till 12. Parsons returns from Montreal today, tells me he can sell Hardman lots of Leat. & Campbell will take 100 Hides per week. https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/91206b41971977653b7b80b0568b248e.pdf 95c1b9915ae2b1269f39d2ac016a3b20 PDF Text Text � Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. == MAY FRIDAY 5 1876 == Take Boat at 7 for Niagara Expenses $225 Pay Scadding yesterday $100 for having my Coat fixed last fall. Very Cold & Stormy Crossing Lake River full of Ice. Hard work getting to Wharf, Boat dont go to Lewiston. == MAY SATURDAY 6 1876 == Go to Tannery at 7. Get Horse & Buggy from D Waters & go to StC & take wife. Capt Dick brings me Papers by Boat this AM from Blake Kerr & Boyd. I take them to StC & hand in to Ford McDonald & pay him 60 cts. It is the answer to Bruks bill in Chancery. I sign & execute I C Deed to land in Raleigh of Mr Settles for Ryker (J.C.) I draw on TP&Co for $1900 as per instructions from them, draw at 3 mos @ 7 3/8 & send TP&Co r Expense $1857. Dis & Stamps $42.42. Pay Tom Mills this Eve'g $20 on a/c. https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/9cf2d31a66ad4a0c022bea5e818667f0.pdf e9872054890e562bf6740721adb86fe7 PDF Text Text � Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. == MAY SUNDAY 7 1876 == Go to Church in am & pm Mr Hughs comes up & we take walk to old Fort. Dont go out again. == MAY MONDAY 8 1876 == Go to Tannery at 6½. Go to Lewiston on Boat with Capt Dick. Ice heavy After dinner Servos begins hauling Car load of Coal. We are quite out. We have up 63 Hides. Get notice that Cask of Mead has arriving for C.S.R.R. Pay Wm Longhurst $1580, last months Hide a/c. including a 62# Hide in Mch. He tells me Chittendens are Comeing this week, & F Currie is going to move on his farm. Call in at Clements (G.A.) & have some Bitters with Dentist, after that J T Kirby Tom Blair & Murphy & I got to Longs & have some. Kirby & I go to his office & have {fuss?} https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/7b53a900822450282577314287376ad7.pdf f0ddc2a5dee07e1d3f2a892a2f8791a3 PDF Text Text � Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. == MAY TUESDAY 9 1876 == Get home at 10 last night, up at 8 this a.m. Walk to Tannery with Ada Coln Kingsmills body comeing over in Boat. Boat cant get in for Ice, lands at Fort passengers Alex Servos & I drive to Fort. I feel badly. J.T. Kirby & I have row at Wordens sale Alphins Cox & I go to Tannery. == MAY WEDNESDAY 10 1876 == Dont go to Tanry today, dont feel well https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/1912413a183168239cd5a2e639dd493a.pdf 4b702bf8c0d7b8dcb200fc1dea45110b PDF Text Text � Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. == MAY THURSDAY 11 1876 == George Sims comes up to house at noon & tells me C Hughs is drunk. I go down with George & dismiss Hughs. Put S Hindle on to watch tonight. Hughs very bad. {page holder covers this} Hughs $650 accdly {accordingly} {page holder covers this} == MAY FRIDAY 12 1876 == Go to Tannery at 6 30 A.M. Hughs still drinking. Sam Hindle watches at Tannery last night. Insure Mothers dwelling house & furniture for $2500 for 3 Years in Manufacturers & Merchants Mutual Co Alpheus Beamer, Hamilton also $2000 on Machinery etc. in Tannery I pay him $1350 on Policy on House C Parsons come over in Boat & returns again. He hands me $30 for Expenses, say he'll let me have the Money I ask'd for on 15th mn receive letter from IT Kirby, accepting mine written yrterday to him Hughs joins the Sons tonight S Hindle watches tonight https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/db118ee0bb10cf71ff3567ac6276a205.pdf bea5ae0133fa06abfe993b95aef3199f PDF Text Text � Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. == MAY SATURDAY 13 1876 == Go to Tannery at 6. Find Hughs not at all right yet. Jno McMillan has {Bren?} the Constable up for assault. I am supoened also Hughs. see Hughs coming out of Welshs saloon. I tell him when I get back to Tanry I will pay him off Monday. He asks me to try him one week more. I promise. Leave Tannery at 9 P.M. Sam Hindle watches tonight. == MAY SUNDAY 14 1876 == C Hughs calls before I am up. I talk with him he is all right. I go to Church, Jessie McFarland dont {bow?} {to me?}. After dinner go to Tannery find all right Worden & Grale call, walk up together Sam Hindle dont watch tonight https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/078b3ede055cb732626fd9ac4b0d8971.pdf 1ab1fabc2a0d609bae47dd85ecd9584e PDF Text Text � Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. == MAY MONDAY 15 1876 == Go to Tannery at 6. find all right. Get leather ready to ship to McArthur tomorrow F Currie goes to Boat to meet Chittendens, they dont come. I remain at Tannery all day, dont go to dinner. Pay Porter in full to day his balance due on 1st May. == MAY TUESDAY 16 1876 == Go to Tannery at 645. Dolan hauls Lea 10 Rolls to Cars & brings back Bbl Chemicals Pay Freight on same $469 Give Geddes $5 Bill he hasn't change & says he will send me balance. Get letter from NC 248 George St. also from A Beamer about Insurance. Ship McA 50 Hides 1848#, over 8 # over ½ Buy 1 Box Herrings from Jim Miller & pay him 50 cts. Steve Sherwood for 2 Bolts 50 cts. Morrison puts them in. F Currie goes to Boat & meets Mrs Chittenden & Lawyer & drives them home. Get shoes from Hewitt today. https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/052d284d924737d8f296590d0e314e6f.pdf 0d51009cb7bd50d17dec15236e2b1446 PDF Text Text � Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. == MAY WEDNESDAY 17 1876 == Go to Tannery at 7. remain there all day == MAY THURSDAY 18 1876 == Go to Tannery at 7. Take Boat at 11 for Toronto. We go from Wharf to Wharf in 1 hour & 8 Minutes. https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/b9fb07678fcac46c164203c07055cf07.pdf dbc8d3c67926898e7d2042ce1d328b27 PDF Text Text � Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. == MAY FRIDAY 19 1876 == Take Boat at 7 for Niagara arrive at 910, remain at Tannery all day. == MAY SATURDAY 20 1876 == Raining Go to Tannery at 7. Scadding & wife come over. He & I drive to StC. Get Horse & Buggy from D Waters. Make Dft on TP&Co. at 3 Mos for $3200. Proceeds $3147.26 Expenses $375 https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/d021a6b9714b3891cfdd14b96740b726.pdf 26550d7083d3bf0474de7a036a3061ef PDF Text Text � Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. == MAY SUNDAY 21 1876 == We all attend Church Scadding & I go to Tannery in P.M. == MAY MONDAY 22 1876 == Scadding & Wife take Boat for Toronto. I take Cars for the S Bridge, NC comes from Hamilton arrives at Bridge at 11 We go over Bridge put up at Atwoods. https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/dce910091d2072710d30f449da9e295b.pdf 39e93b8495474cd0442737e39357a01b PDF Text Text � Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. ==MAY TUESDAY 23 1876 == I catch train at 8, cross the Bridge, & take CSRR home. Pay Bill at Atwoods $500 Extras $400, NC takes WYC to S & boat home. ==MAY WEDNESDAY 24 1876 == Go to Tannery at 7½. remain all day. https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/6e6f3473b11b41964ad6a91c1a9a0227.pdf db00f41c66fa685c655ca8326f78fd40 PDF Text Text � Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. ==MAY THURSDAY 25 1876 == Ship LJ Campbell the 50 Tann'd Hides 1625½ #. ==MAY FRIDAY 26 1876 == Go to Tannery at 7. Pay R Best 400 steak 50 cts. Ship 210 Tann'd Hides to TP&Co 5433#. 42 Rolls. 33 Sds {sides} overruns 184#. Get supoena to attend Rosseau's trial at Police office. Hugh Sims goes up. Get D Waters Phaeton & drive Wife up River. Call at Capt Bartletts & Jim McFarlands. See Mrs. Chittendens Carriage at Paffards House. Drive up as far as Thompsons. Thompson comes out & talks to us & wants us to go in. We see Deal Smith at Flint Curries old House & Miss Currie talking to her at gate. She (D.S.) lets us as see her going in. https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/0f00c46fdb0f20a6763203a4706d0adc.pdf e9ef37bf822b2ede97b24fd649e99c2a PDF Text Text � Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. ==MAY SATURDAY 27 1876 == Go to Tannery at 7. Have some words with Hughs about Weighing leat {leather} I weigh it over. Find he made mistake. Ship 100 Tann'd Hides to L.J. Campbell {?} 3277½# overruns 15 1/{?} in all. Pony Meat from I Bishop pay him 58 cts. Meet youngest Miss Thompson at Boat, she dont speak. Garrett & Miss Hugett go up on Cars to Buffalo. ==MAY SUNDAY 28 1876 == {Blank} https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/4be287a15c80b7f62f87ff6528327deb.pdf a90154770c7a4e56c32b2733052477f0 PDF Text Text � Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. ==MAY MONDAY 29 1876 == Go to Tannery at 7½ take Deed from my Mother, for Blake, Kerr & Boyd, of Milloy to myself, also Insurance Policy. Take Rothsay for Toronto at 930 Gale Dickson & family go over. Meet Scadding make out Insurance <s>Policy</s> Application for 2000 more on Tannery. Get Shoes for Ada $325. Have long talk with Fletcher about misdirecting letter Parsons complains about Sole Leat. {Sole Leather} shows me some Baltimore, it is not as firm as mine, show it to his man who agrees with me, return by Rothsay Expenses $200 Parsons starts for Montreal this Eve'g ==MAY TUESDAY 30 1876 == Go to Tannery at 7½. Miss Thompsons 2 - come down in Car, have long talk with them. Mrs. Chittenden Lizzie & John & little John come to station & go up on Cars. I send Adas shoes over by Capt Dick. to clean (ge? word cut off} https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/7b16930c7eb6dc95142374a6c2c4615a.pdf 54db3a701069379c5a9d2c2a329e8413 PDF Text Text � Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. == MAY WEDNESDAY 31 1876 == Go to Tannery at 8. stay all day. nothing of importance to note. == JUNE THURSDAY 31 1876 == Go to Tannery at 7. remain all day. nothing of importance to note. https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/371b294bc98a148a06f71cf3df2671f0.pdf 1eb8d4ae1bfbdcdffe77a6d7da2f4804 PDF Text Text � Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. == JUNE FRIDAY 2 1876 == Go to Tannery at 7. Raining Write Fannie Thompson & mail letter. C Parsons & Wm Thom come over by City this P.M. & return by same boat. C Parsons hands me $250 on a/c last months Expenditure says he will send Cheque for balance. He also hands me 2 Notes 1 at 2 Mos for $500. 1 at 3 Mos. for $400 payable to my self to apply on my private a/c. I to take them to StC & get easier discounted I intend trying it at IB tomorrow. == JUNE SATURDAY 3 1876 == Get Horse & Buggy from D Waters. Go to Tannery at 7. Go to StC to try & get TP&Co. notes cash'd for $900, cant get it done. Buy Lace Shawl for Wife. Mrs. Ketchum picks it out. She goes up with me. https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/14187202007c74efb47a2a1317728637.pdf 30973f680432dd9a7735ce9881f7c468 PDF Text Text � Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. == JUNE SUNDAY 3 1876 == Go to Church. C Hughs calls <s>up</s> in on his way from Church this P.M. I dont go out this Eve'g. == JUNE MONDAY 4 1876 == Go to Tannery at 7½. Buy Ticket on Rothsay return 150 go to Toronto. Dinner 50 cts. Go to Thom & Parsons about Notes & money. They give me 1 cheque dated 13th inst. for $250. 2 cheques dates today for $125 each on private a/c & tell me to keep the Note dated on 3rd for 3 mos for $400 & get some cash'd at Bank in StCaths. They also give me a cheque to Balance last month a/cs for $6363. I get back at 615 P.M. Ship J Hallam 200 Bags Hair 50 cts - $100. D Waters gets of Sds Harness Leath. 131# @ 40 cts = $5240 dont pay for it https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/a6a9272fb94e1522c7166705bf9cb8d4.pdf 7ef95cf70e24bfa14d24131e0fd2efa1 PDF Text Text � Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. == JUNE TUESDAY 6 1876 == Go to Tannery at 7½. Shipp'd 10 Rolls 50 Tann'd Hides to order of TP&Co. Montreal. @ 28 cts cash for W T Egan. Jas Barry sends down for Fleshings & sends $500 accdly {accordingly} by Boy. Give him 6 {½?} Bbls. Go up to Lewiston on boat this P.M. Get letter from C Worden this AM. L Follett cashes cheque of $6363 this A.m. I pay him $20 for Porter & Luscombes a/c. JC McMillan cashes cheque of $1.25 for me on Boat. == JUNE WEDNESDAY 7 1876 == Go to Tannery at 7½. Shippd 2 Rolls 10 Hides to Jas Newton, Richmondhill 312#s. 30 cts CP tells me he pays for it. Send cheque by McMillan for $125 to get chequed for me in Toronto. I go up to Lewiston this P.M. & he pays it to me. I pay Jim Holohan & Hooley & Hughs their due Bills against me. Pay Webber $40 on a/c & J Mills bal of his a/c $ {blank} . Wife goes to Buffalo this a.m. I give her $1500. https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/81e94d50eac315537d9db73ed96aada1.pdf 8369c5fa7ab2943b423ace857a875448 PDF Text Text � Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. == JUNE THURSDAY 8 1876 == Go to Tannery at 8. Rec'd from T.P. & Co. 1 Bbl Oil 43 Galls @ 70 cts $3010, going to return the last Bbl they said it being bad. it contains 47½ {Schs?} at 80 cts = {blank} Pay H Chrysler $700 for Porter & take his Rx. Porter lends the money out of his pay with me to give Chrysler. Pay John Canochan $2700 bal in full due him. S Hindle comes in for pay. dont pay him. A D Fullmer slanders myself & my Mother in {GAClements?} Store today in presence of Wm Purcell & Jarrd Stocking. He told them my Mother Perjured herself & told lies in the Witness Box & swore to whatever I told her to swear to, that I also perjured myself & he was going for me. etc. == JUNE FRIDAY 9 1876 == Go to Tannery at 8½. J Stocking stops me & tells me what A.D. Fullmer said about myself & mother in GAClements Book store yesterday. Wm Purcell tells me the same thing. ( See other page June 8th.) Robt Jacobs tells me Fullmer was trying to entice him to leave my Employment & go with him to Port Perry. Telegraph TP&Co to send more Hides. quite out. Pat Joe Carrs $500 on a/c of $15 due him for Gardening at Mothers. Give Wife $800 this a.m. to pay Soph {Sophia} as wages on 15th https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/742a90b0d578fff55757480cca5fecd4.pdf c6bc7beb596a2d4a28baba2a5817fe06 PDF Text Text � Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. == JUNE SATURDAY 10 1876 == Go to Tannery at 8. remain all day. == JUNE SUNDAY 11 1876 == Go to Church and down to Tannery in P.M. & out to Dr Watts in Eve'g. Hughs walks as far as Oak Bush with me. https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/d37e3b0e2e8a32b08cc16299e58c8d8a.pdf 594963557fe13ad314fb2091abba8cb4 PDF Text Text � Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. == JUNE MONDAY 12 1876 == Go to Tannery at 7. C Parsons comes over in P.M. & remains over night. We go to Royal in Eve'g & Roll 10 Pins get home at 10½ sit & talk till 12 == JUNE TUESDAY 13 1876 == Get Horse & buggy from D Waters & CP & I go to StC. He wants me to Draw for Note due on 15th for $2400. Crombie not do it until thursday. Says he will cash my note of $400 of TP&Co on the 1st July. We drive around by Queenston & crop over to Lewiston & get CP gets Chapman to sign Deed. I witness it. See F Currie & John in StC, meet Mrs. C & daughter at Pine Grove going to Thompsons. dont look at them It rains heavy & get caught in it. CP & I go to Mrs Ketchums in Eve'g. Parsons tells me this Eve'g to Keep $150 out of proceeds of Dft on Thursday. Peppler calls this Eveg & we buy the other Steer Hides he got from McCarthy today @ 46 3/4 https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/c60a32bf86301e86f37dc0a705607130.pdf 0c6674e974d352bf4843b0d9f0a52fbf PDF Text Text � Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. == JUNE WEDNESDAY 14 1876 == Go to Tannery at 9. Peppler comes over to Tannery & its & talks with Parsons & I hire Boat leaves at 11. We are to take the No 1 Steers a/c from 60 to 85 cts. Ship Bbl Oil 47½ Galls to TP&Co @ 80 cts = $3800 Ship 50 Tann'd Hides to TP&Co order Montreal 1584# == JUNE THURSDAY 15 1876 == Go to Tannery at 7. <s>C Hughs comes</s> Herbert & Harvey come to Tannery to fish off Wharf this P.M. Nothing of note to day. Dont get proceeds of Dft today from J.B. https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/a68b489f7e84752d4afb2a7fd8b29036.pdf c39175d89b4a2566677f7e52c79f2615 PDF Text Text � Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. == JUNE FRIDAY 16 1876 == C Hughs comes to house at 7 & tells me about row with Mrs McMillan last night, he has her Father up & {fined?} $500 & costs. I get proceeds of Dft frm JB this noon, as follows 1 Dft on Toronto for $1500 payable to JAB act. & $84250 in Cash. Get telegram from Scadding to go to Toronto this Eve'g. I go over & take funds with me. Ed meets me at Boat; I pay him at Hotel $49. for Insurance on Mothers House & 2000 on Tannery in Gore Mutual. == JUNE SATURDAY 17 1876 == Go to Hewitts after buying Fish tackle. Pay Hewitt for my Shoes got few weeks ago $600 in full to date & order another pair. He tells me about Fullmer having a piece of my Leat {Leather} Go to T.P. & Co. & pay over proceeds of Dft less $150 on Private a/c & duries $4482. The{y} give me cheque for $8252 for tonight on O Extract 20 Bbls rec Thursday. I go to Hays & Co of {?} Furniture, come back on City this P.M. Expense $200. https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/3b82432d9df2859f84c977d261e66dca.pdf f1b70dc43481b94405ef12b04ae6c91c PDF Text Text � Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. == JUNE SUNDAY 18 1876 == Go to Church with Wife this A.M. to Tannery in P.M. see the Noice on Mrs Courtneys lot defaced & my name on it. == JUNE MONDAY 19 1876 == Go to Tannery at 8 see Mrs C & family in Carriage at Chryslers Telegraph J Barry to send for Fleshings his man comes down to day & Takes 8 bbls 480 accdly {accordingly} Give Wife $10 on a/c pay Longhurst Bert & Bishop my private a/c in full to date. Jas Barry calls this Eve'g & shows me what Bruk put up on Mrs Courtneys notice in lot. I Keep the Paper. I recognize Bruks hand writing in the word "alias" https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/68f126f663ee6fde4cd5a481586f52d5.pdf b330198b93f427bb47d02eed970df1d2 PDF Text Text � Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. == JUNE TUESDAY 20 1876 == Go to Tannery at 710 nothing of importance to day M Dolan brings 50 Hides from Peppler & Shepherd pr TMcCarthy == JUNE WEDNESDAY 21 1876 == Go to Tannery at 8. remain all day. M Dolan brings 50 Hides from T McCarthy bot from Peppler & Shepherd Toronto. Harry Clarkson - written from New York. https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/5d9b4fbea632a3beca4cdaca34c46ae9.pdf 96e92218b12baaf2ea598d617e320e17 PDF Text Text � Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. == JUNE THURSDAY 22 1876 == Go to Tannery at 7. remain all day nothing of importance today == JUNE FRIDAY 23 1876 == Go to Tannery at 8. R Thorne comes in on Boat at 935 We go fishing after dinner, have poor luck. https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/b0b0255b35dbee28dabdd5135c6bdb6c.pdf 057f1b987251bdae590a0f746e8ca56f PDF Text Text � Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. == JUNE SATURDAY 24 1876 == Up at 3 A.M. Thorne Hubert & I go fishing no luck Get Horse & Buggy fr Waters & Thorne & I go to StC. I {?} Dft on TP&Co 3 mos for $2500. Get Sold Dft on N York for $93280 Balance of $2445.07 Get proceeds of Dft. Draw out $4.69 overcharge on last Dft. Give it all to R Thorne at my office. I hand him back a Cheque TP&Co gave me on 17th for Toronto (& pay freight on {Sds?} for $8053 & R Thorne hands me Cash for same. I pay Geddes $30 on a/c of Freight. Mrs Thorne comes over & they both stay & spend Sunday. == JUNE SUNDAY 25 1876 == R Thorne & I go to Church. Anne sick. Thorne & I go to see Dr. Henderson. R Thorne orders Horse & Buggy from D Waters & drives Mrs Thorne to Queenston afterwards Thorne & I drive out to 4 Mile Pond. https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/a6a838fd9ea15475733c377b3efaab92.pdf ca746b7e09d3899ff2f52431815e16d7 PDF Text Text � Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. == JUNE MONDAY 22 1876 == Breakfast at 8½. Thorne & wife go to Lewiston & back I take Boat & go to Toronto with them. Go to Hays & Co. & see about furniture I buy Wash Stand $975 Bureau for Ada $15.00 Stair Carpet 12 Yds. 12 yd $100, 2 Hammocks $800 4.00 Fish Tackle 65 cts Meet McArthur at T.P. & Co. they are bringing him to Settlement of some Kind. C.P. tells me, they will ose $2000 with him. I take tea at Scaddings & Gussie, Aggie George & I go to Horticultural Concert. meet Parsons & Horace Thorne get home at 10½ stay at Scaddings. == JUNE SUNDAY 23 1876 == Leave at 7 on City for home, find all right at Tannery. M Dolan goes up for balance of Hides (34) from TMcCarthy bot from Peppler & Shepherd send up 4 small Hides to J Scott to sell. 181# in all at 5 cts = $905 Have to pay 20 cts for Inspection Dolan hands me balance $885 Ada goes over on Boat to School Concert with Mrs Milloy. W{Prager?} & Pope call about Atlas I pay him $800 & take Atlas this settles a/c Horse runs away & break buggy. I get Blake Kerr & Boyds a/c to day $108. https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/77cfa69703a31603dcc0b730d5f9c676.pdf ef4aae990568bee38f7942acd2c504f6 PDF Text Text � Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. == JUNE WEDNESDAY 28 1876 == Go to Tannery at 8. Ada & Mrs Milloy comes over. The Furniture comes over. Wife much pleased with it. Carpet for Stairs comes Telegraphs for Stairs Rods remain at Tannery till 7½ P.M. == JUNE THURSDAY 29 1876 == Go to Tannery at 7½. Stair Rods come over by City. When I go to dinner help Wife put Stair Rods down. Go to Tannery & stay till 7½. https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/9be420a9e622a429a01e7454c6bf92ba.pdf fc7fc80bc91dcbfa0d27970b2250d3ab PDF Text Text � Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. == JUNE FRIDAY 30 1876 == Go to Tannery at 8. D Servos delivers Gdr. of Coal. Longhursts Steam scow gets ½ ton Coal charged. Roll up & Ship for City this P.M. 150 Tann'd Hides 48# Lend Chas Herou $100 == JULY SATURDAY 1 1876 == Dominion day Go to Tannery at 8. Porter & Hughs at work. Excursions from Toronto & Buffalo. Ned Heron comes over on City, goes to Tannery & sits till Boat comes down River. he returns in her. I go with Herbert to Capt Bartletts talk about "Starling." Go up to dinner at 100 return to Tannery at 3, Capt Mrs Bartlett & myself go to Lewiston on Steam Yacht run up in 45 Minutes, come down in 30° {° symbol for minutes} Have 1st look at Royal tonight Ada & I go down & hear music https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/3dcef96c0b40f835da25353006d53fa5.pdf cbf272b0d6a5736d1de3b9dc5a023d20 PDF Text Text � Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. == JULY SUNDAY 2 1876 == Wife & I go to Church, and go back afterwards. We get a rain Storm this P.M. == JULY MONDAY 3 1876 == Go to Tannery at 7. Lizzie & Mrs Chittenden go to Buffalo on Cars. I take stage for StC, get note of TP&Co payable to myself discounted proceeds $3902 Note is for 400 at 3 ms. Dis $698, Expenses to StC $175 Buy Gloves for Wife $100, Suspenders for Self 60 cts. Pay H Curlisk $2400 on a/c Pay Thad S Davis of Buffalo $700 accdly {accordingly} on old a/c, meet him on Street with John McKeon https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/3d7d3e15b78426bd1ce1d5e1275d310e.pdf 02f20bd1d6cfa8aad9e459477578ba08 PDF Text Text � Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. == JULY TUESDAY 4 1876 == Paid Papers on a/c $1000 Get {too faint to read?} for Blake, Kerr & Boyd $100 Coat 375 {umbrella?} 225 suspenders for Herbert 125 toothbrush 60 cts. Expenses $200 & let from TP&Co $242 to pay mens wages for June. == JULY WEDNESDAY 5 1876 == Take Boat at 7 Heavy Fog Wife & Ada at Boat. N Chittenden goes up on Boat. I go up with wife. Dont speak to Chittenden. Will Sage comes down. I begin this P.M. to get our monthly statements. I pay men off this noon. Robt Jacobs goes by Boat to Toronto & Oshawa says he will be back Tuesday. https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/1d99b24df2aa06ec3740b8bda5dcf356.pdf f06959037866c231220c113ad96fa7fe PDF Text Text � Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. == JULY THURSDAY 6 1876 == Go to Tannery at 7½. work at statements all day. <s>Gn. busi</s> Get Monthly statement off, & go to work taking Stock. Give Statements to Hamey on Boat to Mail in Toronto. {Gnat?} Storm to day & Rain == JULY FRIDAY 7 1876 == Go to Tannery at 7½. Busy at Stock all day. Get thro' this P.M. give Inventory to Abbott on the Boat to take to TP&Co also Enclose McCordicks letter about Hair. George Sims shows me a Hide with grain gone. I find pack in the {Barn Bin?} in very bad state Have Sims take it up. C Heron & Wife come in Tannery this e ve'g I show Mrs H thro Tannery. https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/d90637a78dde2cc414bc89c15dea01a0.pdf 3d3a45f1384bd89892cde65e4960822d PDF Text Text � Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. == JULY SATURDAY 8 1876 == Go to Tannery at 8. remain till noon. Get Horse & Buggy from D Waters & drive up to Parkers for River. Take Wife & Annie with me, get home at 8. Get telegram from TP&Co & ship all rough leat dry 1st Boat Monday Thermometer 92° in Shade today == JULY SUNDAY 9 1876 == Extremely hot. Thermometer 96° in Office in Tannery today. Wife & I go to church. I dont go out again. https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/f95fd3f4ce8f1edab08d874c898cce95.pdf 5e2dd5716907c85ae143456f7c6fbc21 PDF Text Text � Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. == JULY MONDAY 10 1876 == Very hot this A.M. go to Tannery at 8. Ship 75 Hides for City this eve'g 2358# ships 88 {?} for City this P.M. 2553½ # Dolan brings my Bureau & wash stand to day from Boat. == JULY TUESDAY 11 1876 == Go to Tannery at 8, remain all day nothing of moment to note. Mr Hughs at work finishing Harness. https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/62ef424b086f8e1b6b4a1becdf0dcbf7.pdf 18cd44e15545229bd056a213cabfff2a PDF Text Text � Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. == JULY WEDNESDAY 12 1876 == Go to Tannery at 7 remain all day nothing of moment to note == JULY THURSDAY 13 1876 == Go to Tannery at 8 remain all day - nothing of moment takes place https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/4669fab7793bf18d9ea6d68234c2ea71.pdf e720058f6793ca789f8846676ac1c020 PDF Text Text � Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. == JULY FRIDAY 14 1876 == Go to Tannery at 730 remain all day == JULY SATURDAY 15 1876 == Go to Tannery at 8. Get Phaeton from D Waters this P.M. I, Wife, Ada & Baby & nurse drive out to Chittendons to see Mr Smith Afterwards Wife baby Herbert {Harry?} & nurse drive out to 4 Mile Pond & fish. https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/eec61859e12382161168a31b75e88641.pdf c6c077136f84705edf1003c169b81833 PDF Text Text � Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. == JULY SUNDAY 16 1876 == Go to Church with Wife this a.m. dont go out again to day Excessively hot Thermometer 95° in Tannery office this P.M. == JULY MONDAY 17 1876 == Go to Tanry at 7½ make out statement of Leat. 10 cts sold & shipp'd from Tannery from Feby 3 to July 1st 1876, to take to Toronto. https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/9e3187a6b7a575ac7146dff5ef59a948.pdf f858d6c9fab23a851f4e103a7cce282e PDF Text Text � Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. {note month -- page may be out of place} == SEPTEMBER MONDAY 4 1876 == Go to Tannery at 8. make Estimate of monies rec'd for Augt Expenses & mail to TP&Co. Telegraph Scadding to meet me at Boat this Eve'g. Buck goes over ar 11 A.M. I go over in Eve'g take Gun with me to show Cooper. Meet EAS at Wharf. Sit up late tonight. == SEPTEMBER TUESDAY 5 1876 == Breakfast at 9. Go up to TP&Co. They dispute about my Estimates. They pay me $84 in Cash & one cheque for $5581 & one for $3060. Donald Milloy & I go up & see Dr. McMichael about Mrs. Courtneys affairs. I return by City. Pay J Bishop on my return $1240 for July Hides, ride up home with him. Alex Clark, Scott & Morrison 3 Curriers arrive. https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/2e7d7cdd6b71ac2711d4fb162e7cc8b7.pdf dc588bb07799304b0d188c99e8d9592d PDF Text Text � Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. == JULY TUESDAY 18 1876 == Go to Tannery at 730 A.M. Take Boat at 11 for Toronto to see T.P. & Co. take Statement of Leather - sold & shipped from Feby 3rd to July 1st, 1876. T.P. & Co. weigh up Stock in store. C.P. says after adding all up, the Stock shows $1000 over what is Charged against the Tannery, but this does not include the profits what the Tannery has made. CP tells me to wait over till tomorrow P.M. I go to Hewitt & get new pair shoes dont pay him for them. Scadding & I go out this Eve'g at 10½, sit & talk with D Milloy till 12 A.M. == JULY WEDNESDAY 19 1876 == Get up at 7½, go to TP&Coy see Rutledge. He tells me the losses for past 6 mos will eat up profits CP tells me they cant buy me any money, at present, will pay me the 1st of Augt, will give me as usual my $100 per month, & will give me every dollar of my profit on next 1st Jany, they give me 1 Cheque dated 20th for $2849 for Hides - 1 Do dated 26th for $7056 for Car of Coal in May last. - They give me a memo. of the quanitity of Leat {leather} they have on hand in Toronto, & say they will send me Balance sheet by Saturday next. https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/be85ca3155ac65f1f618e702d51c57c0.pdf b749b423929327148388ac728c849aaf PDF Text Text � Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. == JULY THURSDAY 20 1876 == Go to Tannery at 8. remain all day - nothing of moment to note. Get 1 Cheque from TP&Co for $2849 & 1 Do for $7056, & pay Coal a/c == JULY FRIDAY 21 1876 == I go to Buffalo via Lewiston this A.M., meet EJ Emery at Falls, go to Continental & have dinner. I return via CSRR this P.M. See Frank Martin. https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/3a421011403df3553d4d7c6ec3cd52ff.pdf ea734bf57bd401680f92d26e46e4cfe7 PDF Text Text � Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. == JULY SATURDAY 22 1876 == Go to the Tannery at 730 A.M. remain all day. EA Scadding & wife come over in P.M. John Ewart comes over in {engine?} Boat Scadding & wife, Ada & Clara Ewart & wife & myself go to Hop at Royal this Eve'g. Mrs Ewart gets Phaeton from D Water this P.M. 4 o'clock. Ada drives her out. == JULY SUNDAY 23 1876 == Go to Church Scadding & wife go with wife & I. We take Communion. Scadding & I go to Royal in PM, see Will Sage & Lawder. then go to Tannery. https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/f248593b093ed99400be491b337ab922.pdf ffdb81388efe7659686037b6f2428bf2 PDF Text Text � Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. ==JULY MONDAY 24 1876 == Go to Tannery at 8. Ship 82 Sds Harness to TP&Co 1326# Men wheel it over. I give Indy Lawder $575 to pay dis. on Recieval note due on 27th inst at Quebec Bank, - $250. Ada goes to Toronto & back. EAS & wife & Mrs Ewart go over to day. I pay J Bishop $1996 on his Hides last month. Pay J Sandho for 14# Shoulder $175. Miss Donovan goes to Buffalo this a.m. Capt. Bartlett pays me $100 he owed me in making change sometime ago. ==JULY TUESDAY 25 1876 == Go to Tannery at 8. tell D Waters not to let any one have Credit on my a/c. D Waters <s>mak</s> himself brings Horse & Phaeton round to my place at 1 P.M. says Mrs. McFarland dont want it. I tell him I dont want it, he takes it home. I dont go out driving today. https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/dbadd202c27e4ce5f7d6738abf8e594a.pdf 531695cab8496539f96196072b3a2031 PDF Text Text � Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. == JULY WEDNESDAY 26 1876 == Go to Tannery at 7½. Go to Lewiston on Boat at 9½. Dora Clark & Martha Smith come down in Boat with me & we go up to house. I dont come back to Tannery till 4, nothing of importance to day. Willard Platt orders some Harness Leat. {leather} finished. == JULY THURSDAY 27 1876 == Go to Tannery at 8. remain till noon. Agg & family leave by Chases Stage for StC & Port R. Wife, Dora & Martha come to Tannery at 5½, we ride up in Cars Get telegram from Indgers Lawder about Note, answer, Engage horse & buggy from D Waters to go to StC tomorrow https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/a1602947ee39c5d13dff77cfb6c03b1f.pdf 88ebf647439e96254d3e78e3d3636b5f PDF Text Text � Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. == JULY FRIDAY 28 1876 == Get Horse & Buggy from D Waters & take Martha Smith to StC. Have nice drive up. Go to Welland House XXX Dinner Leave for home at 4 take in 4 Mile Pond on way home X home at 745. Dont go out again. Expenses $200. Martha took medicine yesterday from Maria has Headache this Eve'g. == JULY SATURDAY 29 1876 == Go to Tannery at 8. Give Herbert 85 cts. Wife $200, Cadet Excursion from Buffalo today. George Dorr comes down. Meet Cyrus {Dean?} on Wharf. Fisher {&?} Currier from Jordan calls for a job today Dorr, Martha Ada Wife I go to Hop at Royal tonight. https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/87a14ce06a9ece609c45a787c3b2f622.pdf 2fd626be93878633c24168c74b1e0ae5 PDF Text Text � Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. == JULY SUNDAY 30 1876 == All go to Church this A.M. Mrs Ketchums friend from New Orleans, Preaches. Dora Clark, Martha Smith, Ada & I go to Royal this Eve'g & hear Poppen Guighs Band. Get home at 10. == JULY MONDAY 31 1876 == Go to Tannery at 7 remain till noon, then up to dinner. Then back to Tannery, remain till 7. dont go out tonight https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/1a84ae80605ab241bf0daf38da489abc.pdf cc3c21eca64f20d827aebc6395e608ae PDF Text Text � Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. {repeat of previous page} == JULY SUNDAY 30 1876 == All go to Church this A.M. Mrs Ketchums friend from New Orleans, Preaches. Dora Clark, Martha Smith, Ada & I go to Royal this Eve'g & hear Poppen Guighs Band. Get home at 10. == JULY MONDAY 31 1876 == Go to Tannery at 7 remain till noon, then up to dinner. Then back to Tannery, remain till 7. dont go out tonight https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/675dc6888b29e3ea0c787cc2da46fe6d.pdf b010eb15632965f798929a1d13817992 PDF Text Text � Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. == AUGUST TUESDAY 1 1876 == Go to Tannery at 7½. Wife Baby & nurse, Dora Martha & self go over on City at 11 & return by same Boat. Pay McMillan $300. Martha & Dora go up to house after returning. Maria waits at Tannery for me. We call in at John Sandho's. Meet <s>Mrs</s> {Dedicle?} at Rolands & Mrs W Ele & Mrs John C in Carriage Maria stops & speaks to Annie. We dont go out this Eve'g. == AUGUST WEDNESDAY 2 1876 == Go to Tannery at 7½, remain till Noon. Bedstead comes over from Stayrs by Boat this A.M. I put it up at noon. Go to Tannery. Coming up Tanny order Horse & Buggy from D Waters & take Dora Clark & Baby out to 4 mile Pond for drive, get back at 815 & take Martha out for drive return at 10 X. Maria mad at our staying so long. https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/9543601982daeee37cb2ebe019135f39.pdf df92df285f88ba600bdbc505037206b0 PDF Text Text � Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. == AUGUST THURSDAY 3 1876 == Go to Tannery at 8. I order Horse & Phaeton from D Waters for 4 O'Clk P.M. Maria drives Martha & Dora out to Chittendens & leaves them there. Then comes & drives me out to {StC?} with Baby Herbert & Lizzie Rogers. Maria loses her gloves. get home at 8. == AUGUST FRIDAY 4 1876 == Go to Tannery at 8. Rutledge comes over in <s>Rothsay</s> City this Eve'g to check bouchers, etc. forgets his Papers & balance sheet. He telegraphs for them. Lilly White & friend get left from Toronto 23 Cruickshank St. Rutledge & I telegraph to Elmira & Buffalo about O Extract. Mother Liz, Maria Ada Herbert Rutledge & I go to Royal. Poppen Guighs Concert. Tickets $350. Chittendens & Annie there. We wait & see two dances. Annie C does not speak to Maria, Dora nor Martha there. Rutledge bring me from TP&Co $200 Cash & Cheque $125. 1 Do 9600 & 1 Do 9700 https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/52d3c4692e771bac9500ddd2e2f125e3.pdf 6a6d3c7cc8ae25f1fe752070afe072bf PDF Text Text � Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. == AUGUST MONDAY 7 1876 == Rutledge & I go to office at 8½ remain all day at work at bouchers. We both go over by City at 5. I lend Rutledge $200 on Boat. I go up to Horticultural Gardens & meet C Parsons, have talk about Hose, lea {leather} etc. Scadding walks down to American with me, sit awhile & talk I go to bed at 12. == AUGUST TUESDAY 8 1876 == Up at 8. Go & get shaved see Scadding. Get rubber Hose $200 return by City. Expenses $200, order Hides & Japonica am introduced to Mrs Bruk (widow) by Mrs Willie Milloy. Wife Arthurs comes over. Go to tannery on arrival of Boat & find Hughs drunk. https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/140a249374a454d70515136865453547.pdf 76c625a0346cb40160c4ad1b06f51766 PDF Text Text � Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. == AUGUST WEDNESDAY 9 1876 == Get Horse & Buggy from Waters to go to StC. take wife. make Dft on T.P. & Co. for $1900. at 3 mos due Nov 1. I Express the procceeds {proceeds} all but 33 to TP&Co viz. $175700. -- I pay Fowler for Watches and Clock $20, & get Rx. Buy Jim Holohan 1 Doz lemons 50 cts, ½ dox Oranges 25 cts. Meet Miss Haddad ( & party) at StC. C Hughs goes to Buffalo with Temperance Excursion this A.M. he is pretty sober when he starts gets drunk up there & stays over == AUGUST THURSDAY 10 1876 == Get Horse & Buggy from Waters at 11 A.M. Go to Tannery at 8. C Hughs come back on Cars at 9½ from Buffalo, still drunk. He leaves Tannery at 1145 A.M. & dont return till after 6 P.M. , very drunk I put Jas Kerr Engineer on as Watchman tonight. I go to Clifton about Lime. see Thos. Willson & engage Lime at 25 per Bush. see Berryman on my return home Martha Smith goes up with me. Mrs. Chittenden brings her in this A.M. I put up horse at Grahams. XX Get home at 7. Find things at Tannery all right except as above. https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/c14228b9afe622cbf9cca154e3dc0fc5.pdf f3c090b98bf984666c6c82746278b139 PDF Text Text � Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. == AUGUST FRIDAY 11 1876 == Go to Tannery at 7. Find Hughs lock'd up in Room. Steve Follet comes down & talks to Hughs He promises him to stop drink & go up to Meeting & get reinstated. Jno Murphy hands me $97 from McMillan procceeds of one of two Cheques I handed him yesterday to get Cash'd, the other is for $96, which he still holds. Hughs gets reinstated tonight Jim Kerr stays on Watch tonight. {August Saturday 12 1876 missing} https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/25748004191b6014a5e1ea932b71880e.pdf 58c5c70e0bc5a3bed6fe31669ec2d241 PDF Text Text � Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. == AUGUST SUNDAY 13 1876 == Dont go to Church this A.M . Go to Royal & Tannery this Eve'g then up to J.M. Kirby's to see John Stevenson & talk till 11 Martha & I stay home from Church X == AUGUST MONDAY 14 1876 == Go to Tannery at 8. Martha starts for home I go to S Bridge with her. X I return by Boat at 4½ P.M. Go to Tannery remain till 7½, then go home. Call at Royal on my way up & see {Wismeth?} about Wire Fish line & talk with him about it https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/47c8b20a0d0e2f3bfc1cab551a3fcd0c.pdf 4f08e20380ef5bea77ca8c114623ac1a PDF Text Text � Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. {same as previous page} == AUGUST SUNDAY 13 1876 == Dont go to Church this A.M . Go to Royal & Tannery this Eve'g then up to J.M. Kirby's to see John Stevenson & talk till 11 Martha & I stay home from Church X == AUGUST MONDAY 14 1876 == Go to Tannery at 8. Martha starts for home I go to S Bridge with her. X I return by Boat at 4½ P.M. Go to Tannery remain till 7½, then go home. Call at Royal on my way up & see {Wismeth?} about Wire Fish line & talk with him about it https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/cb7cf2ac3a0754f64a6344deca72a8c8.pdf 44bddc9e2c36511ab6893860ea1a35cd PDF Text Text � Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. == AUGUST TUESDAY 15 1876 == Go to Tannery at 7½ stay all day. Write Scadding about the Insurance on Tannery, $120. Ask him to send me sample of Tobacco by parcel post. See Flemming of Lewiston about Japonian & Valonia Go to Lewiston on City - this afternoon trip. == AUGUST WEDNESDAY 16 1876 == Go to Tannery at 8. pay Webb $600 on a/c this month. Take 2 new packs in {Yard?} this forenoon. Take out and hang up in dry room 30 Hides this day: I call at office & get letter from Fanny Thompson. Get telegram from TP&Co to Ship McArthur 60 Hides. 2090# is the weight of above. https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/a3d2aa117b4af2fb8ae87e2b84a33133.pdf fa0b16028c01a146bcc2d4f28c382ad4 PDF Text Text � Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. == AUGUST THURSDAY 17 1876 == Go to Tannery at 7, meet McArthur 60 Tann'd Hides 2090# @ 3 cts = $627.00. Ship & go over with Leat {leather} on City. Ada goes over with me. Ned Scadding meets us on Wharf. Go up to his place to Dinner. Go to Horticultural Gardens this Eve'g Lidertafel {Liedertafel German Singing Society} in Concert meet C Parsons & Thorne there. I stay at Scaddings all night. I pay Scadding $120 for Renewal of 2 Policies on Tanning $4000 from 20th inst. get Rx == AUGUST FRIDAY 18 1876 == Go down to Scaddings office & see Boustead about Hose Leat {leather} He wants me to write him. Go to TP&Co. they give me two Cheques for Duties & freight in O Extract 1/4546 & 1/4465 . Take Boat at 2 for home. Call & pay W Hewitt $600 for shoes got & in full to date. Get home at 4 P.M. Take Cars at 7 for Buffalo Meet Geo McFarland & folks at Continental. spend Eve'g together https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/57fc528b82689ccfda9b9c1076435a0c.pdf d938df41634910adad10459655306ab4 PDF Text Text � Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. == AUGUST SATURDAY 19 1876 == Get up at 6. Fannie A Thompson dont come on 1st Train. Comes at 1240 We have dinner & take Cars CSRR at 4 for home dont go out this Eve'g. == AUGUST SUNDAY 20 1876 == All go to Church. Maria meets Mrs Haines & Husband from Buffalo. We go to Royal in Eve'g & call on above. they walk up home with us & sit awhile https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/f2141402805925936f000c5bdc8a9b41.pdf 1418539585081fb39d9e36d6f4c96aea PDF Text Text � Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. == AUGUST MONDAY 21 1876 == Go to Tannery at 8, nothing important to day. Write Alex Clark, & Boustead. Engage Boat for Picnic tomorrow == AUGUST TUESDAY 22 1876 == Start for 4 Mile Pond in Boats with Capt Bartlett & wife at 9. Have splendid day. Catch lots of Fish & I shoot 1 Duck. Get home at 7 https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/ab93611f89c5a993dac4229579c05141.pdf 9ede2a0b5e71e29e2d55f22f3ad5a43c PDF Text Text � Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. == AUGUST WEDNESDAY 23 1876 == Go to Tannery at 8. Find C Hughs under influence of Liquor. Take him up in office. He then tells me John McMillan has been giving him Whiskey & Ginger Wine all along & coaxing him to drink. He also got Hughs to let him have fleshings for his Pigs etc. Hughs wants me to tell Follett, & he Hughs will testify against McMillan. == AUGUST THURSDAY 24 1876 == Go to Tannery at 8. Hughs all right Fannie Thompson, Ada, Wife, Baby & nurse go to Toronto on Boat. Scadding meets us at Boat. Go in Carriage to Scaddings. After dinner Ed & I go down town. I call & see Parsons at Store. Go to Horticultural Gardens at 630. Mrs. Rogers goes with us. Germania Band of Buffalo give Concert. https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/1a74e2a0c8087e94a3df7e54cddc9355.pdf d3d44f8d30506b0369f38034070a9f67 PDF Text Text � Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. == AUGUST FRIDAY 25 1876 == Ed & I go down town at 9. Dont see Boustead about the Hose Leat {leather}. In TP&Co. they want me to go to StC tomorrow & draw. Take Boat at 2 P.M. for home. Garrett & 2 Miss Hewgells on Boat. Dont go out this Eve'g. Call & see Caston & Co about sole leat {leather} say they pay 4 cts for Oak backs, & would prefer buying from me. -- Hughs tells me McMillan was taken up & fined this P.M. $2300 == AUGUST SATURDAY 26 1876 == Fannie Thompson goes with me Get Horse & Buggy from D Waters & go to St C to draw, make Dft on TP&Co 3 mos for $3200. Get 2 Dfts in Toronto & give both Dfts & procceeds to CParsons who comes over by Boat this P.M. & meets me at Tannery. He goes back on Boat. Dora Clark comes in from Chittendens this A.M. Mrs C drives her in. We dont go out this Eve'g. As I come up from Tannery notice Bruk has altered Mrs Courtneys notice again. I notify Barry. https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/70ceb5a3950ee51f15f82c73be226b2e.pdf 129e8c22204be674be1ad45639cc2361 PDF Text Text � Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. == AUGUST SUNDAY 27 1876 == Fannie Thompson Ada Dora Clark Maria & I go to English Church, Our Church being repaired. This Eve'g Fannie & I take walk to Bank. Mrs C Lizzie & Lettie at Church. == AUGUST MONDAY 28 1876 == Go to Tannery at 7½, meet Angus Morrison, Arthur & Wife on Wharf, have long talk. After dinner order to Waters Horse & Phaeton at 4 P.M. Wife & Dora go up River. Flint C. calls out to Dora Postal Card We let her out & she goes & gets it. I drive out to 4 Mile Pond after 6. See Bruk & Wall on Corner. Notice still up. https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/0ff5b8a4fd4a4dd149d43bb5ff245b9d.pdf 9462c12a25bc3b5feb321cd1ec4884b9 PDF Text Text � Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. == AUGUST TUESDAY 29 1876 == Go to Tannery at 8½ Dora Clark goes down with me. She takes Rothsay for Toronto, see Notice for Currier in Globe this A.M. meet C Dean on Wharf ride up town with him on Cars. I pay duties on Valonia $155 H Paffard cashes Cheque of TP&Co for me $4540. Maria gives Dora $600 accdly {accordingly}. Get telegram from IDMcs for 50 Hides immediate Begin taking out 60 Sds Sole this P.M. Lend IMLawder on Rousseaus Wharf $2500, to apply on Note == AUGUST WEDNESDAY 30 1876 == Dora Clark goes to Buffalo this a.m. meet J.C. Kirkpatrick wife & daughter on Cars. Pay $5.00 for Cord Wood. Send Jas Wiley by Mail (Fred Warren as Witness) a TP&Cos Cheque for $7500 to pay note held by him of mine for Possession on Life Insurance. I receive two cheques by mail from TP&Co 1 for $7500 & 1 for $2500. Uncle John returns from Pelham this Noon by Chase. https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/e384c1f9b603d36390e3fa843baa7e30.pdf 3f14bb1c006ad964f2f4e185d021b342 PDF Text Text � Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. == AUGUST THURSDAY 31 1876 == Go to Tannery at 7½. Nothing of Importance takes place today == SEPTEMBER FRIDAY 1 1876 == Go to Toronto on Rothsay NC goes over go to Shakespeare X 50, meet Scadding at office. Have lunch together go to T.P&Co then back on Rothsay Expense $300, Flint C goes over. Fannie Thompson gets back from Pelham this P.M. Gets letter to start for home at once. Packs up tonight. https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/13d1c671ba856432a9407e595402bd17.pdf 04fde5ba1fb038d2e10c95153d429abe PDF Text Text � Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. == SEPTEMBER SATURDAY 2 1876 == Ada, Fannie Thompson & I go up to Lewiston. Get Fannie ticket to Chicago on Boat from McMillan $1530 ccdly {accordingly} remain at Tannery most of day. == SEPTEMBER SUNDAY 3 1876 == Wife & Ada go to Methodist Church. I stay at Home Stocking calls & I walk down with him. Lawder comes in. I walk to Hotel with Mrs Lawder & JMS meet Robt Dickson & have talk https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/e8d3f5f6872ddec01a5cb0087746d79d.pdf b2775ad839715f0be8b0d761c073e988 PDF Text Text � Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. {Pages for Monday, September 4, 1876 and Tuesday, September 5, 1876 are after July 17, 1876 page 104} == SEPTEMBER WEDNESDAY 6 1876 == Go to Tannery at 9. Go all over to get Cheques cashed to pay men today. only get one done. Clark & Scott drunk this A.M. Pay men off tonight C Wordan comes to office at 6. Have long talk. == SEPTEMBER THURSDAY 7 1876 == Go to Tannery at 8. Porter not at work. Drunk. Scott begins work this A.M. Old Texas begins stuffing this A.M. Worden goes up on Cars this a.m. New Girl Ellen begins work this a.m. Get telegram from IDMcCs for 60 Hides said his message & TP&Co as order'd by them. Have no Hides ready here. I go to Buffalo on Cars this eve'g to meet Worden & get gas fittings. Meet Worden at /d Wilcox 149, Carroll St Lizzie Morgan there, see Worden {Go?} on Cars at 1 A.M. https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/76ae0cc26448c1162200b7e0be96f25e.pdf 1b18c2357923c985518f8ae1ad868db1 PDF Text Text � Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. == SEPTEMBER FRIDAY 8 1876 == Go down to Toyes & Co. get 2 1½ in Elbows, & 1 Brass Stop Cock 1½ in. Get home on Cars at 9½. Meet John Jolley at Rosseaus, with Bob Best go to Bests House have dinner there. I drive up home at 12 M. remain in all day. Meet McArthur at Wharf buy 2 tickets to Buffalo & return. {the following sentence appears to have been either erased or written so faintly as to be illegible} == SEPTEMBER SATURDAY 9 1876 == Go to Tannery at 720. find all right. Porter at work. receive 10 Rolls Light Hides from TP&Co to make into Russett Bridle - also 3 Sheep Skins & Curmer's {round} Knife https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/906df3afa240bec731b60db4104589e3.pdf b1fc3d29a470850dd6e5181095b75441 PDF Text Text � Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. == SEPTEMBER SUNDAY 10 1876 == Go to Church this A.M. == SEPTEMBER MONDAY 11 1876 == Go to Tannery at 8, remain all day. https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/cc63e57cbce58dfbfa5b4d7ed1f841f5.pdf beeb8e06c1a04fce135b95296740da0c PDF Text Text � Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. {pages for Tuesday September 12, 1876 and Wednesday September 13, 1876 appear to be missing} == SEPTEMBER THURSDAY 14 1876 == Go to Tannery at 8. Remain all day. == SEPTEMBER FRIDAY 15 1876 == Go to Tannery at 8.30 remain all day. https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/92768092ed659220f2576dee68624f0f.pdf fe4f3ccc2f78b75a2639df6271496f0e PDF Text Text � Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. == SEPTEMBER SATURDAY 16 1876 == Go to Tannery at 8, remain all day. Get cheque from TP&Co for $75 == SEPTEMBER SUNDAY 17 1876 == Go to Church sit up in Gallery https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/2de1f101def09220da715683c2bedc3f.pdf 3d562d0d6255d021e601e21e1de7a2af PDF Text Text � Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. == SEPTEMBER MONDAY 18 1876 == Stormy no Boat this AM Boat come in at 5 P.M. I go over in City with leat {leather} for Hamilton Fair. Get in Toronto at 9 C Parsons meet me send leat by Express to Hamilton == SEPTEMBER TUESDAY 19 1876 == Take Cars at 815 for Hamilton get to the Fair Grounds at 1030 get leather placed. Take prizes on all 4 Kinds. Meet Geo Secord, & McArthur, meet Morehouse of Buffalo at Royal in Eve'g. Get back to Toronto at 12. https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/a6cc9cec445fec0f207541a0a2122330.pdf 8b8c1ae13a4386978bedd769c6557229 PDF Text Text � Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. == SEPTEMBER WEDNESDAY 20 1876 == Up at 7 go to TP&Co at 10. return by City this P.M. Bring over Curmer's Knife Blades etc, meet Ned Campbell at American. == SEPTEMBER THURSDAY 21 1876 == Go to Tannery at 8. remain all day https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/0634ac81a5cc9bd1d55653cbfb2a75bd.pdf de5bc162bb5d8ee00c53868525b783a5 PDF Text Text � Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. == SEPTEMBER FRIDAY 22 1876 == Go to Tannery at 815 remain all day == SEPTEMBER SATURDAY 23 1876 == Go to Tannery at 8, call in at Jim Millers have bot soda, go to Dock come up at 11 Capt Bartlett & I go to Jim Millers & have ginger ale at Worders Pump. Go to Dinner at 2 then down to Tannery & up at 5½. Call at Jims & have Ginger Ale down, en {engage?} Miss Patterson & have talk, also Miss Willson, go home at 8. https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/502f44190a5c17615bedca058d4f84f3.pdf 27bf9f2180ea4cd546ae0b51135e53a7 PDF Text Text � Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. == SEPTEMBER SUNDAY 24 1876 == Raining Get up at 6. {Katie?} down Stairs & find Ginger Ale our under Steps I open & take some. Wife & Emly go to Church. I go up & lay down on bed K {X with circle around it and two dots at 9 and 6 o'clock} == SEPTEMBER MONDAY 25 1876 == Go to Tannery at 8½ remain all day https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/a3a4aed76f3c5fc19a40c2d37673c1d0.pdf cd0d89430ddbb661c72a59d774604604 PDF Text Text � Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. == SEPTEMBER TUESDAY 26 1876 == Go to Tannery at 8½, remain all day Gave Wife $10 for House == SEPTEMBER WEDNESDAY 27 1876 == Go to Tannery at 8, remain all day. https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/f74715f5a9a1d65ba4c2f2d78f9c34ff.pdf e8392308a63bc6373a18f10c0ffe95c1 PDF Text Text � Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. == SEPTEMBER THURSDAY 28 1876 == Go to Tannery at 8. Take Cars at 10 for Buffalo. Geale goes up with me. I call at Willcox's 129 leat {leather} Roll {Sp?} X buy roll paper, return by train this Eve'g. find Telegram from CP to go to StC tomorrow to draw & meet him. == SEPTEMBER FRIDAY 29 1876 == Go to Tannery at 8. Horse & Buggy from DWaters to to StC to draw drew 2445.07. Get Measured for Coat & Shirts. See Lawder about Sombra Leat {leather}, also Chas Hamilton, C Parsons, meet me at Welland House at 7 We meet Jim {Caines?} there. He wants to buy Parsons interest out of Tannery. We drive home tonight https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/f14128a3d9c3c3cb8f5caff9f4778578.pdf 466aaf3e955f03b6526718e4697f8062 PDF Text Text � Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. == SEPTEMBER SATURDAY 30 1876 == {dates have been cut off} C Parsons and I go to Tannery at 9½: CP examines Stock very much pleased with it. Jas Fleming of Lewiston calls I pay him for 4 Bales Japonica & 1 Bbl Valonia $47 per City. I hand C Parsons balance of procceeds of Dft less the above $47. He hands me back $308 on a/c of Expenses for Sep. & says he will send me Cheques for $225 to Cover Rent to date & my $100. After dinner we call on Mrs Ketchum. Go to Tannery at 4 Roll up 20 Sds {sides} Harness & 10 sds Russett Bridle & Ship TP&Co +10 Hose Bretts for E Kraft & ship per City. CP goes out on City this Eve'g. Pay men part {wages?} Katie goes to Toronto this A.M. M Patterson goes over on Bells this A.M. == OCTOBER SUNDAY 1 1876 == {dates have been cut off} I go to Church with Herbert this A.M. https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/b3f57806b1fdeed6105a7263384e5165.pdf 500a78d96aa9743cac434d0e7feaa220 PDF Text Text � Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. ==OCTOBER MONDAY 2 1876 == Go to Tannery at 8. Men all working. Pay Curriers at noon. They not satisfied with wages & quit work I telegraph TP&Co to put notice in paper for Curriers ==OCTOBER TUESDAY 3 1876 == Go to Tannery at 7. Jas Barry sends team for Fleshings, they are very putrid, he pays me $300 accley {accordingly} for 6 Bbls leaving balance of $150 @ 75 cts per BBl John Bishop calls I pay his Bill for Hides for 2 last months pay $41. Pay S Sandho for his tallow in full to date https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/6c5531ef3f7bd3552da222e17f1df6e2.pdf 7eb255041ce231594e5d4590434f8fb7 PDF Text Text � Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. == OCTOBER WEDNESDAY 4 1876 == Go to Tannery at 7½ remain all day, no Curriers yet. Make out Statement for Augst & Sep to take to Toronto tomorrow. C Parsons when over last promised to send Hides at once but no Hides yet. Limes all getting empty. == OCTOBER THURSDAY 5 1876 == Go to Tannery at 8. Take City & go to Toronto about Hides. Get 3 cheques from TP&Co 1 for $4078 & 2 for $50 each = $14078 Go up with Scadding to tea. Then go to C Parsons & stay till 11. Parsons foot cut. stay with Scadding all night. We trade Pipes. Get letter frm Blake Kerr & Boyd that Case is set for the 20th at StC. Go up & see Fletcher this P.M. https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/ca15564c27756bde8fcea123b1645394.pdf 75fec4ae2520073f8d4270993aa1250a PDF Text Text � Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. == OCTOBER FRIDAY 6 1876 == Go down to City at 9, call at TP&Co, suit 2 Curriers over, Heavy lea {leather} on 90 over in Southern Belle. Capt Dick walks down with me to Belle, meet Patterson on board, have talk in Cabin. Old Patterson on board, anxious to have me go to Buffalo with him meet Curriers on board == OCTOBER SATURDAY 7 1876 == Go to Tannery at 7½. 3 Curriers begin work. Geo Scius begins scouring with them, no work in {Brum?} House for him. I go to dinner at 12. Stop in at GA Clements & get some Royal Butters,. Kirby & Gral comes in. I remain quite awhile. Call at Dave McMillans buy & pay for groceries. Call at Woodingtons & A Daveys, meet James Wiley in McMillans Store & he returns me my note of $75, given for Life Insurance, not having it at time I paid same. Dont feel well after getting home. Give Ada $10. Get Stove this A.M. for Hugh's room. "call at Webbers" https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/d448b28fdc9ab55a7013a33d62f9e069.pdf 19809f32471d2058146394d637f346a5 PDF Text Text � Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. == OCTOBER SUNDAY 8 1876 == Remain in all day == OCTOBER MONDAY 9 1876 == Go to Tannery at 7. Go over to Boat no Hides. Capt Dick shews {shows} me letter frm H.M. Hewgill asking for $25. I remain at Tannery all day https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/05294352da40516189d0419840f91ed0.pdf b0439a2d3272a8e7e4c2b94414686d80 PDF Text Text � Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. == OCTOBER TUESDAY 10 1876 == Go to Tannery at 8. Mother & I go to Toronto, on City. she goes up to Scaddings I go up & see Cassels re appoin. tomorrow at 3 P.M. for Mother to come & see him. I go up & stay at Scaddings tonight meet Old Jacob Bastedo there Dave Bastedo & wife call I sleep with Old Mr Bastedo == OCTOBER WEDNESDAY 11 1876 == Ned & I go down on City at 9 Ned goes to Caledonia at 10. We meet Beu Hadden at Depot I talk to him about Dates patent Coal Tar Burner. go up to TP&Co's CP dont want to work in any Hides at present, says he cant get them. Call at Hewitts buy Trunk for C Hughs, meet Cassie & Mother at 3 P.M. go to Blakes office, wait till 4, for Cassels remain 1 hour with him. I go & see C Parsons, ride up to Scaddings with him, have tea then to to Cassels house & consult with him, then to C Parsons & remain till 10½ then go to American & stay all night. https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/4d5d7913e9ae3c42b43747a63a7d4eb0.pdf 9c2a27bf534aef1005f1e9d10144bc68 PDF Text Text � Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. {repeat of previous page} == OCTOBER TUESDAY 10 1876 == Go to Tannery at 8. Mother & I go to Toronto, on City. she goes up to Scaddings I go up & see Cassels re appoin. tomorrow at 3 P.M. for Mother to come & see him. I go up & stay at Scaddings tonight meet Old Jacob Bastedo there Dave Bastedo & wife call I sleep with Old Mr Bastedo == OCTOBER WEDNESDAY 11 1876 == Ned & I go down on City at 9 Ned goes to Caledonia at 10. We meet Beu Hadden at Depot I talk to him about Dates patent Coal Tar Burner. go up to TP&Co's CP dont want to work in any Hides at present, says he cant get them. Call at Hewitts buy Trunk for C Hughs, meet Cassie & Mother at 3 P.M. go to Blakes office, wait till 4, for Cassels remain 1 hour with him. I go & see C Parsons, ride up to Scaddings with him, have tea then to to Cassels house & consult with him, then to C Parsons & remain till 10½ then go to American & stay all night. https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/fc0f5a9cd4e489c6904e3d3e0ebedc66.pdf cf8568d157c9781c28ee168ae9daa86c PDF Text Text � Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. == OCTOBER THURSDAY 12 1876 == Take City at 7 for home, meet T.H. Date at office. I lend him $20, till next week. go home at noon find Wife has moved Bedroom down stairs == OCTOBER FRIDAY 13 1876 == Go to Tannery at 8½. Wife goes to Buffalo on train. I give her $425 accley. {accordingly} Receive from RP&Co 20 Rolls light Hides to be made in R {Russett} Bridle. I ship TP&Co 11 Rolls 55 heavy Tanned Hides 2028#, overruns 2# pr Hide. Henry McMurray & wife leave for home on Boat. Jim Scallion calls at Tannery to see me. Wife returns at 6 P.M. Hughs goes down in Slip this P.M. to put Rose on Water Pipe. too Cold, he dont succeed Pay Dan Servos $20 on a/c load Coal at Tannery delivered about July last leaving balance of $21 on same https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/ac8a9061502240252c0b4d9b335a7fe4.pdf a00a7d3755e31f469f0523821572735c PDF Text Text � Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. == OCTOBER SATURDAY 14 1876 == Go to Tannery at 8. nothing of importance to day, at Tannery I take Stage for StCaths to see Lawder about trial with Bruk on the 20 prox. He remembers all I want to know. I take the 2 Shirts Carlisle sent back. They are to send me others. I pick out Cloth for Pea Jacket. I buy Gloves for Ada $100 I return by Stage at 3. very cold, F ABleleuch & A Cox come down. == OCTOBER SUNDAY 15 1876 == Go to Church this AM Dont go out again today Hughs calls at 1 Hands me 2 telegrams from TP&Co, one to ship 20 Hides to McArthurs & 1 to Draw on them for $100 & pay Blake, Kerr & Boyd. The telegram came last night. https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/2d2cf4170a35248569fc8f468c96192b.pdf 3305615074e6f947526d294365224f39 PDF Text Text � Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. == OCTOBER MONDAY 16 1876 == Go to Tannery at 8. Ship to McArthur 20 Tanned Hides 763# @ 30 cts $22890 Pay WH Chrysler on a/c $600 & get same credited on Bill. Get telegram <s>to ship</s> from TP&Co to ship McArthur 75 Tannd Hides == OCTOBER TUESDAY 17 1876 == Go to Tannery at 8½. nothing of importance to day. Thorntons son gets 20 Bus Hair for Mrs Milloy. Hughs sprains his Ancle {ankle} this P.M. Bruk supoenas My Mother & all the Grocers to day per Tom McClellan to attend at StC in Friday. Wife & Ada comes down to Tannery this Eve'g. https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/e0f971495ce083bb872f52546837c84f.pdf bb80964e3fad643d20d9609ce0f768c9 PDF Text Text � Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. == OCTOBER WEDNESDAY 18 1876 == Lovely day Go to Tannery at 8. Hughs Ancle {ankle} better. Bill Teuch comes over on Boat. We tan leat {leather} this P.M. to Roll up tomorrow A.M. to ship McA {McArthur} == OCTOBER THURSDAY 19 1876 == Go to Tannery at 8. Ship McArthur 15 Rolls 74 Tann'd Hides 2437# @ 30 cts = $73110. ship RP&Co 6 Bundles Roundings {Rounding: A process in leather finishing where the edges of the leather are beveled or rounded to create a smooth and even edge. In this case it likely applies to the excess material rounded off} 1209# Mother, Uncle John & Geo Scius & myself take Stage & go to StC, to attend trial tomorrow before Proudfoot. Walter Cassels comes by Train in the Eve'g. have consultation up in room after tea. We all stop at Welland House. I stay up late with Sergent OKeefe & {Grant?} https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/f4af162f03da1e399b18cb07f50697aa.pdf cf1e5e93a0904d58318a1d3c579bb069 PDF Text Text � Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. {page with October Friday 21 1876 and Saturday 22 1876 is missing} == OCTOBER SUNDAY 22 1876 == Go to Tannery at 8½ & remain all day. == OCTOBER MONDAY 23 1876 == Go to Tannery at 8. Rec from Thos McCarthy 49 No 1 Hides 3056# = 6 3/4 = $20628 1 No 2 58 = 5 3/4 = 333 https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/859553be80be76bbb248aa6785e7be8e.pdf db86aa4149713453624b7e72c90298f5 PDF Text Text � Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. == OCTOBER TUESDAY 24 1876 == Go to Tannery. Stop at Geo Clements on way up. We decide to go to Centennial together, after dinner go to Tannery & remain till 6½. == OCTOBER WEDNESDAY 25 1876 == Go to Tannery at 8 & <s>remain all day</s> take Boat for Toronto. Go up to Blakes office & see Fletcher & Cassels. They feel as good as I do over the result of trial, stay at American tonight. https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/138d1a0e131aa3a6c6d918bba3a6e244.pdf c5804ebf8e8973e8d2fba4c84b29cc71 PDF Text Text � Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. == OCTOBER THURSDAY 26 1876 == Up at 7. Breakfast& go up to Scaddings office then to town & down to TS Tiers Store. Have hot words with Trus. Ed Scadding with me. Go to TP&Co tell CP about it. Pay Hewitt for Iow Trunk $425 C Parsons down to American this Eve'g Stays till 11½ get 5 # Tobbacco {tobacco} from Scadding @ $100 per #. dont pay him. Receive from TP&Co Cheque for $75 at their office: == OCTOBER FRIDAY 27 1876 == Return from Toronto this a.m. <s>Go to Tannery at 8.</s> Get Harness ready to ship tomorrow. <s>Mrs</s> The Str {steamer} Magnet aground at Queens Whf {wharf} as we come out. Pull her off. Mrs. Algier from Ashtubula Ohio, gets on our boat from the Magnet. I talk with her all the way over. https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/b8c036e77b39dc387b9f37149e08098f.pdf d6170d3545f373fd88deeaff8e95f860 PDF Text Text � Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. == OCTOBER SATURDAY 28 1876 == Ship TP&Co this a.m. "the last trip of the City" 25 Rolls 25/2 Harness back 2832# 1 Bundell Seraps 155 .24 = 131# == OCTOBER SUNDAY 29 1876 == Go to Church this A.M. <s>don</s> go to Tannery in P.M. https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/734a2ee4d8a258b68a3729ac23a9cf90.pdf 9f999eaf65f1b8ee045c347b31063f3c PDF Text Text � Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. == OCTOBER MONDAY 30 1876 == Go to Tannery at 7½. Meet C Parsons about going to Centennial, remain at Tannery all day. Str {steamer} City comes over from Toronto this noon. Capt Dick & I spend Eve'g at Capt Bartletts & have oysters, stay till near 12. == OCTOBER TUESDAY 31 1876 == Go to Tannery at 8. remain all day. Str City starts for Charlotte at 6 A.M. I https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/d49bc7c67009d746dcd81e8853b76290.pdf 8d76aaa1b8fa4ca55d16a494a115d547 PDF Text Text � Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. {repeat of previous page} == OCTOBER MONDAY 30 1876 == Go to Tannery at 7½. Meet C Parsons about going to Centennial, remain at Tannery all day. Str {steamer} City comes over from Toronto this noon. Capt Dick & I spend Eve'g at Capt Bartletts & have oysters, stay till near 12. == OCTOBER TUESDAY 31 1876 == Go to Tannery at 8. remain all day. Str City starts for Charlotte at 6 A.M. I https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/12f5b981117b9b2ff1db3b0ca71ee664.pdf 57c33cc4cc9a8f16da6a3ce27dc34b44 PDF Text Text � Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. {repeat of previous page and of one before that} == OCTOBER MONDAY 30 1876 == Go to Tannery at 7½. Meet C Parsons about going to Centennial, remain at Tannery all day. Str {steamer} City comes over from Toronto this noon. Capt Dick & I spend Eve'g at Capt Bartletts & have oysters, stay till near 12. == OCTOBER TUESDAY 31 1876 == Go to Tannery at 8. remain all day. Str City starts for Charlotte at 6 A.M. I https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/8db1bd6f3d43a840cf72ecdb0f6d37e6.pdf bbbe3e3f7e1bf0e7a34a5f346425e4f8 PDF Text Text � Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. == NOVEMBER WEDNESDAY 1 1876 == Go to Tannery at 7½ & remain all day == NOVEMBER THURSDAY 2 1876 == Go to Tannery at 8 & remain all day https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/15b5bfa47be7b2bfe53be41c6b183edb.pdf 3de5867a913f1219101d77d3fc7d7e07 PDF Text Text � Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. == NOVEMBER FRIDAY 3 1876 == Go to Tannery at 8. remain all day. Get letter from R Thorne saying Parsons has gone north Duck Shooting. I decide not to go to the Centennial == NOVEMBER SATURDAY 4 1876 == Go to Tannery at 8. Willie Rosseau comes up to house to Enquire about party in Philidelphia. {Philadelphia} They all start for Centennial on train. I remain at Tannery all day. Geale goes Duck Shooting up the River & takes my Decoys wants me to go, but I dont. https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/77df1daa2a7ddc441a1dba6e86bb3559.pdf b0ff9e9570f4a043c8bd8a70e944510d PDF Text Text � Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. == NOVEMBER WEDNESDAY 1 1876 == Go to Tannery at 7½ & remain all day == NOVEMBER THURSDAY 2 1876 == Go to Tannery at 8 & remain all day https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/ec02fe46af84a9b8dc7371ce994610da.pdf bf1575a1ae5cd2cb779390bd883647a0 PDF Text Text � Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. {repeat of previous page} == NOVEMBER WEDNESDAY 1 1876 == Go to Tannery at 7½ & remain all day == NOVEMBER THURSDAY 2 1876 == Go to Tannery at 8 & remain all day https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/de198fc1f42632a8a145b2b01944c21f.pdf 3ae7105a51b854afa761736b30521e61 PDF Text Text � Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. {page for November Friday 3 1876 and November Saturday 4 1876 missing) == NOVEMBER SUNDAY 5 1876 == Go to Church, in P.M. up at Grals quarters he is not at home. I go home. Take Ginger Ale & dont go out again. == NOVEMBER MONDAY 6 1876 == Go to Tannery at 8. Go to dinner at 12, stop in at JT Kirbys - Coal Hole - dont get home till 4. Go to Tannery again then up Town, meet Willie Watt, he goes home with me, & goes in. I speak very cross to Wife, & tell Willie all about Flint Curries wife. etc. etc. & what the Chittendens said about him at Hop last summer to Dora Clark. https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/7e01f95d3e38ee8583d452aab19ddefe.pdf 8251f98bc014c5600a2121b4f798474c PDF Text Text � Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. == NOVEMBER TUESDAY 7 1876 == Quite Sick & remain at home all day. Herbert brings telegram from Parsons about {Beuus?} Hand I answer & tell him to send him == NOVEMBER WEDNESDAY 8 1876 == Still sick. Herbert brings Dft on me from McDonough & James Toronto for $1425, it comes thro' Exps office I give him the money to pay it. Also Dft from Lyman Bros on TP&Co for $12586 which I sign & return to them. https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/0b2fa27ff44ed6da91d4ef039ab562cf.pdf 877037e966104c69e2c821aa8bd7f18f PDF Text Text � Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. == NOVEMBER THURSDAY 9 1876 == Still sick & not able to go to Tannery ==NOVEMBER FRIDAY 10 1876 == Still quite sick & dont go to Tannery https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/6b37f4823607d58d8b99d077b43ff4f3.pdf e1f6249deb4de433d2e967a1093d4cd9 PDF Text Text � Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. (page missing for November Saturday 11 1876 and November Sunday 12 1876} == NOVEMBER MONDAY 13 1876 == Go to Tannery at 9. C Hughs calls at the House for me. remain all day, at Tannery. Dont feel at all well == NOVEMBER TUESDAY 14 1876 == Go to Tannery at 7½. Ship 10 Rolls 102 3ds Harness Leat {leather} to TP&Co Toronto 1545# https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/a8fc146fe716d15410e561f23bd8b6bb.pdf 7bdc805eb806078ea1df4189f4b763fb PDF Text Text � Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. {page missing for November Wednesday 15 1876 and November Thursday 16 1876} == NOVEMBER FRIDAY 17 1876 == Go to Tannery at 8. remain all day == NOVEMBER SATURDAY 18 1876 == Go to Tannery 7½, & remain <s>all day</s> till 2 P.M. Get Horse & Phaeton from D Waters & drive Wife Ada & baby up River. Meet Miss Brown & another young lady on horse back. Young lady & Saddle turns. She gets off. I tighten up girth & help her on again. https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/5a15619634e15384def8bd61703053d3.pdf 97416e47c4befb12a29ab5db7ff98145 PDF Text Text � Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. {repeat of previous page} == NOVEMBER FRIDAY 17 1876 == Go to Tannery at 8. remain all day == NOVEMBER SATURDAY 18 1876 == Go to Tannery 7½, & remain <s>all day</s> till 2 P.M. Get Horse & Phaeton from D Waters & drive Wife Ada & baby up River. Meet Miss Brown & another young lady on horse back. Young lady & Saddle turns. She gets off. I tighten up girth & help her on again. https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/ff716f4340b6e9315009c3597297ad33.pdf 2e6b381fb4c650f44cd2858819da7448 PDF Text Text � Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. == NOVEMBER SUNDAY 19 1876 == Go to church with Wife. this A.M. Call at Mrs Ketchums this Eve'g. Raining all day. == NOVEMBER MONDAY 20 1876 == Go to Tannery at 7. Go to Buffalo on Cars. Mrs. Ketchum goes up. Date's Burner arrives by train this a.m. also 60 Hides from Pepler & Shephard they are quite wet & fall short by our scale weight 37# Invoice weight 4142, our weight 4105#. I buy 58 ft 1 1/4 hose Pope. 30 ft 1 in Steam hose & couplings & Fittings from TToyr & Co, Expenses $265 Duties on hose $125. Do on Fittings $100 Get letter from TP&Co Enclosing cheque for $70. https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/cb5a198f20f428e2ce18307d019739a7.pdf 47e80b778f2ac9185c589f0144870cda PDF Text Text � Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. {repeat of previous page} == NOVEMBER SUNDAY 19 1876 == Go to church with Wife. this A.M. Call at Mrs Ketchums this Eve'g. Raining all day. == NOVEMBER MONDAY 20 1876 == Go to Tannery at 7. Go to Buffalo on Cars. Mrs. Ketchum goes up. Date's Burner arrives by train this a.m. also 60 Hides from Pepler & Shephard they are quite wet & fall short by our scale weight 37# Invoice weight 4142, our weight 4105#. I buy 58 ft 1 1/4 hose Pope. 30 ft 1 in Steam hose & couplings & Fittings from TToyr & Co, Expenses $265 Duties on hose $125. Do on Fittings $100 Get letter from TP&Co Enclosing cheque for $70. https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/c9da5654eaf2cd6880bd6f74b7f325ad.pdf ffe3f54d9d56db8e48e1452cb869bd42 PDF Text Text � Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. == (NOVEMBER - Month covered by page flattener} TUESDAY 21 1876 == Go to Tannery at 7. Work all day, Cutting Gas Pipe & fittings arrive. Str {Steamer} City arrives at 3 P.M. Capt Dick comes to Tannery & stays till 6. We wait up town till Cars arrive. Garrett & Miss Hewgill come down also Mrs Ketchum. I go home & dont go out again this Eve'g. I telegraph TP&Co to send Iron Tank at once. get Dft from Crombie this eve'g 1 for $1000 & 1 for $85584 proceeds of Dft on TP&Co of $1900, forward same by Mail to TP&Co this a.m. & Register Str {Steamer} City of Toronto arrives at 3 P.M. from Charlotte to lay up. == NOVEMBER WEDNESDAY 22 1876 == Go to Tannery at 7 Enclose $872 to JF MacKlein for Rolling last Sole Leat {Leather} in Sept 10th/76. Mr Nash calls to see me about Keeping the a/c's etc.. Capt Dick calls. Pay D McMillan $250 for groceries to date & take Rx. Capt Dick calls after dinner & stays all the afternoon Lend Mrs Ketchum $1200 to be {ret.?} in a few days https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/1a4c3fb6ab80483623303c41ddc8bc30.pdf 04b15df4ca9d86bbcf43a7e3590c0c87 PDF Text Text � Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. == NOVEMBER THURSDAY 23 1876 == Go to Tannery at 8. Capt Dick calls at 9, & stays all morning. Mr Nash comes at 10 & begins fileing Invoices remains till 3 P.M. Capt Dick calls after dinner & stays till 4½ P.M. We go over to Boat & see McMillan. Work to day fixing Gas Pipes == NOVEMBER FRIDAY 24 1876 == Go to Tannery at 8. Mr Nash comes up at 10 & stays till 3 P.M. Fileing Invoices. Capt Dick walks down to Tannery with me & takes Cars for StC, says he will be back tomorrow, {Capt then?} hands on the Boat leave for home this a.m. L Manifold is to meet Capt Dick at StC I work nearly all day fixing Gas Pipes. https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/c2dd7e79d80509065d6a5af619fc0284.pdf b80a9a31881af9c2388e59561a0e80b6 PDF Text Text � Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. == {NOVEMBER Partly obscured by flattening tool} SATURDAY 25 1876 == Go to Tannery at 7. Borrow 1 Bbl Lime from JT Kirby, to be returned Monday. Get letter from Crude P oil Co & Invoice of Tar. Get cheque from TP&Co for $8040 on a/c of CSRR freight. Get 6 Empty Sale Bbls from D McMillan & 4 from Woodington. Tell C Hughs I intend paying him $10 per week this month & in future. Get Globe {Glove?} Calves & 3/8 Elbows & Is {invoices?} from Toyr & Co per Cars tonight. Get Invoice of Coal Tar this P.M. Lend JBGeale 25 this Eve'g. Get Salt Bbls 6 froom McMillan & 4 from Woodington. Hear Hides have gone up a cent by # in StC today Pay Geddes Freight $8245 per cheque & cash Get cheque from TP&Co this P.M. for $8040 for CSRR freight. == NOVEMBER SUNDAY 26 1876 == Snowing & wet this a.m. Wife & I go to church. Mr Campbell gives out there will be no church this P.M. if storm continues. Get 2 Duck & 1 3/4 in Glove Calves from TToyr & Co & some 3/8 Elbows https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/b55766a36c79a8104734b0a770759cc9.pdf 6f893c8bfc65a3c29abccff44657e398 PDF Text Text � Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. =={Dates are cut off but are on the repeated next page NOVEMBER MONDAY 27 1876} == Go to Tannery at 7½. Mr Nash comes at 10. Finishes Invoice Books this P.M. I pay him $400 on a/c of 3 days work @ $200 pr day. J.T. Kirby & Geale come in & tell us Hamilton & sons of Toronto are coming here to start business in Steel Works. Work at Gas Pipes all day. Cars change time this Am. leave here at 840 A.M. & R_ o 6 P.M. =={Dates are cut off but are on the repeated next page NOVEMBER TUESDAY 28 1876} == Go to Tannery at 8. Work at Gas Pipes etc. Kirby & Geale come down again. I stay at work all day. Go home at 6 3/4 P.M. Effie Milloy spends Eve'g takes dinner at my place I give her 1st lesson on Guitar & see her home. Write H Carson today. Get letter from EJ Emery to go to B on Thursday, answer cant go. Lend Mrs Courtney $100. 2 Cars containing 4 {Bbls cut off on this page, shown on next page} Extract arrives this a.m. C Get cheque from TP&Co for 6908 to pay Dfts. on Coal Tar 56 Bbls https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/898e5534c3192df41f712d69db26821d.pdf 4078902c2dd6e10b2d408579457a8781 PDF Text Text � Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. == NOVEMBER MONDAY 27 1876 == Go to Tannery at 7½. Mr Nash comes at 10. Finishes Invoice Books this P.M. I pay him $400 on a/c of 3 days work @ $200 pr day. J.T. Kirby & Geale come in & tell us Hamilton & sons of Toronto are coming here to start business in Steel Works. Work at Gas Pipes all day. Cars change time this Am. leave here at 840 A.M. & R_ o 6 P.M. == NOVEMBER TUESDAY 28 1876 == Go to Tannery at 8. Work at Gas Pipes etc. Kirby & Geale come down again. I stay at work all day. Go home at 6 3/4 P.M. Effie Milloy spends Eve'g takes dinner at my place I give her 1st lesson on Guitar & see her home. Write H Carson today. Get letter from EJ Emery to go to B on Thursday, answer cant go. Lend Mrs Courtney $100. 2 Cars containing 4 Bbls Extract arrives this a.m. C Get cheque from TP&Co for 6908 to pay Dfts. on Coal Tar 56 Bbls https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/3804d8d9f88a5758e7181e82036a4d24.pdf 3008a2edc4c56ecc68dc6417ef477f3a PDF Text Text � Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. {repeat of previous two pages} == NOVEMBER MONDAY 27 1876 == Go to Tannery at 7½. Mr Nash comes at 10. Finishes Invoice Books this P.M. I pay him $400 on a/c of 3 days work @ $200 pr day. J.T. Kirby & Geale come in & tell us Hamilton & sons of Toronto are coming here to start business in Steel Works. Work at Gas Pipes all day. Cars change time this Am. leave here at 840 A.M. & R_ o 6 P.M. == NOVEMBER TUESDAY 28 1876 == Go to Tannery at 8. Work at Gas Pipes etc. Kirby & Geale come down again. I stay at work all day. Go home at 6 3/4 P.M. Effie Milloy spends Eve'g takes dinner at my place I give her 1st lesson on Guitar & see her home. Write H Carson today. Get letter from EJ Emery to go to B on Thursday, answer cant go. Lend Mrs Courtney $100. 2 Cars containing 4 Bbls Extract arrives this a.m. C Get cheque from TP&Co for 6908 to pay Dfts. on Coal Tar 56 Bbls https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/600c44d9387eb2b4ba3536778225853d.pdf 933f771ca1aae08bf785f05bd722e248 PDF Text Text � Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. == NOVEMBER WEDNESDAY 29 1876 == Go to Tannery at 8. Coal Tar 56 Bbls arrive this a.m. Pay duties on Pump $105 New Tank arrives from Toronto Receive 6 BBls Lime from L {Clerures?} N Falls. Receive 62 Hides pr Cars from Pepler & Shephard & 12 Bales Japonica from T.P. & Co. Get letter from D Milloy about Mrs C & McMichaels == NOVEMBER THURSDAY 30 1876 == Go to Tannery at 7, remain all day. C Parsons come by train this Eve'g. Very stormy. We sit up quite late. https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/85ab307bbf00cedfda2feb185dcad4bb.pdf 1d142c227bc56b1ce6ba58f955570f3b PDF Text Text � Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. == DECEMBER FRIDAY 1 1876 == Go to Tannery at 9, take lunch down & remain all day. Sims & Curriers drunk. We call in on way down & pay Mr Kirby $9180 duties on 40 Bbls Extract, receive cheque from C Parsons for 150. 2 cheques for $75 ea so CP says when next he comes over == DECEMBER SATURDAY 2 1876 == C Parsons & I go to StC on Cars. We make Dft on T.P. & Co. for $3200. Comn & Dis $6907 Get procceeds $313097 & hand CP - he gives me $274 to apply on Tannery Expenses. Geo Woods orders from me 2 Sds Harness I return at 6 P.M. by train CP leaves at 1 P.M. CP & I go to StC in Cars. https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/89c4ae951abefff3e11a1a32e99dd4f7.pdf 833cf7b33fb263c9fe585a093a17fa8f PDF Text Text � Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. == {DECEMBER covered by flattening tool} TUESDAY 5 1876== Pay T Blair 1000 on a/c Temple leave on Cars Mr Kirby pays me $600 rebait {rebate} for Duties in {Ext?} == DECEMBER WEDNESDAY 6 1876 == At Tannery all day Kirby calls https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/c49d773d71deb6b51597ca1558b4b90a.pdf e27fba82c159865e2175a9b888c7ece6 PDF Text Text � Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. {repeat of previous page} == {DECEMBER covered by flattening tool} TUESDAY 5 1876== Pay T Blair 1000 on a/c Temple leave on Cars Mr Kirby pays me $600 rebait {rebate} for Duties in {Ext?} == DECEMBER WEDNESDAY 6 1876 == At Tannery all day Kirby calls https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/2b7b3cc88deae24727baa009023374e8.pdf 8656bde3c9d75879fcbd6ff02b02d3ed PDF Text Text � Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. {repeat of previous two pages} == DECEMBER {TUE covered by flattening tool} SDAY 5 1876== Pay T Blair 1000 on a/c Temple leave on Cars Mr Kirby pays me $600 rebait {rebate} for Duties in {Ext?} == DECEMBER WEDNESDAY 6 1876 == At Tannery all day Kirby calls https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/e8402605349919a668eb71b15ca40da8.pdf 5c7fcaeaaef8e811fe652f06dbb33c6d PDF Text Text � Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. == DECEMBER THURSDAY 7 1876 == JR Kirby & Geale calls & talks about RR notes. Pay Woodington 1500 on a/c Get 50 cts {peat?} Shingles for C Parson == DECEMBER FRIDAY 8 1876 == F {Date?} arrives at Tannery at 3½ P.M. We begin to {fix?} for 1 {?} Snow storm Bitter Cold Tonight, Jim Brown comes to work at 4 P.M. https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/92c5d1a2aaf39bc8893641cfb56a78e5.pdf 20d504bdf614fd78b9cc2074ce17ebb8 PDF Text Text � Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. == DECEMBER SATURDAY 9 1876 == {Fearful - see next page word covered by flattening tool} cold & Stormy all day Work all day at Burner Bitter cold all day no steam in Tannery Get 1 Cord Wood from J McMillan. Jim Brown working all day == DECEMBER SUNDAY 10 1876 == Bitter Cold Wife & I go to Church. F Date goes to Averys I go to Tannery in P.M. Jim Brown working there at Engine https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/6e397823e6e75a8ad16abca9f5aa30ea.pdf 7f2aeb43a6b27812e760633dd4fea474 PDF Text Text � Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. {repeat of previous page with flattening tool not obstructing word} == DECEMBER SATURDAY 9 1876 == Fearful cold & Stormy all day Work all day at Burner Bitter cold all day no steam in Tannery Get 1 Cord Wood from J McMillan. Jim Brown working all day == DECEMBER SUNDAY 10 1876 == Bitter Cold Wife & I go to Church. F Date goes to Averys I go to Tannery in P.M. Jim Brown working there at Engine https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/da007ca2cbc31a5545e48cd27441155f.pdf 52aa276130acb5d80af718a120e681f4 PDF Text Text � Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. {repeat of previous two pages} == DECEMBER SATURDAY 9 1876 == Fearful cold & Stormy all day Work all day at Burner Bitter cold all day no steam in Tannery Get 1 Cord Wood from J McMillan. Jim Brown working all day == DECEMBER SUNDAY 10 1876 == Bitter Cold Wife & I go to Church. F Date goes to Averys I go to Tannery in P.M. Jim Brown working there at Engine https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/3ec286f51c96541cdcca2ce286017fa5.pdf 9dbd87d2d19cb626a992b8e3050eac74 PDF Text Text � Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. == DECEMBER MONDAY 11 1876 == Try Burner today it dont work satisfactory. Date stays till dark. It stops working after date leaves. Prosser goes on to watch tonight. Geo Cummings works part of day. Brown works all day & quits tonight == DECEMBER TUESDAY 12 1876 == Go to Tannery at 8 find Every thing in a Mess & burner not working. Go after Date to {Plumbs?}. Date comes down cant make it go. I abandon it, & make wood fire. Date says he wull send another Burner. & the castings {pc.?} will not cost me a cent, meaning Burners etc this Expenses Prosser dont watch tonight weather so moderate https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/dd29358cd8210165aa1b67c083b94851.pdf 84096dfef0d45dc2c9c3067646f844d1 PDF Text Text � Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. {repeat of previous page} == DECEMBER MONDAY 11 1876 == Try Burner today it dont work satisfactory. Date stays till dark. It stop working after date leaves. Prosser goes on to watch tonight. Geo Cummings works part of day. Brown works all day & quits tonight == DECEMBER TUESDAY 12 1876 == Go to Tannery at 8 find Every thing in a Mess & burner not working. Go after Date to {Plumbs?}. Date comes down cant make it go. I abandon it, & make wood fire. Date says he wull send another Burner. & the castings {pc.?} will not cost me a cent, meaning Burners etc this Expenses Prosser dont watch tonight weather so moderate https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/8219c8082c465896f0d773504996a589.pdf 972a58750673c9785cc0171d1b583cad PDF Text Text � Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. {repeat of two previous pages} == DECEMBER MONDAY 11 1876 == Try Burner today it dont work satisfactory. Date stays till dark. It stop working after date leaves. Prosser goes on to watch tonight. Geo Cummings works part of day. Brown works all day & quits tonight == DECEMBER TUESDAY 12 1876 == Go to Tannery at 8 find Every thing in a Mess & burner not working. Go after Date to {Plumbs?}. Date comes down cant make it go. I abandon it, & make wood fire. Date says he wull send another Burner. & the castings {pc.?} will not cost me a cent, meaning Burners etc this Expenses Prosser dont watch tonight weather so moderate https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/a8248d93ff64496374661b118ad3f32d.pdf 41b2ce59e4ffe77bf2af2e5bcbf04a21 PDF Text Text � Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. == DECEMBER WEDNESDAY 13 1876 == Weather soft Go to Tannery, find Car of coal there for me, a large load. Geo Cummings, Hughs & myself & Prosser busy at Boiler & Furnace all day till 5 P.M. get steam up. Jim Longhurst calls at my House at 8 & tells me Hughs must go to StC tomorrow to give evidence in Re Jno McMillan. New Currier sent by TP&Co comes today from Brooklin == DECEMBER THURSDAY 14 1876 == Go to Tannery at 7 Stay all day meet Hughs on road to StC. Two new Curriers come from Fergus. TP&Co send them Ship 6 Backs 68½# to E Peach send Invoice to T.P. & Co. Prosser goes on to watch. I tell him the heat to Keep up. Hughs does not come home from StC tonight. Rack with Leat {leather} falls in Dry Room this Eve'g. no steam on. Pay Geddes $150 cheque of TP&Co this day for Freight. Amelia {Mars?} calls tonight. I see Fleming & Deal at {Webbers?} as I go home this Eve'g. https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/fb261cabd1afd66557cf53219713c898.pdf bc85ffe45fd19297b3eb31b0629f0981 PDF Text Text � Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. == DECEMBER FRIDAY 15 1876 == very cold Go to Tannery at 7. Find Prosser has Kept up too much heat & injured 15 Backs that were tannying. I put Bullock & mate on to scouring this a.m. Get Pine Table from Canochan this A.M. n Geo Suirs watches tonight == DECEMBER SATURDAY 16 1876 == Go to Tannery at 7. Geo Suirs still there. Clock marked all night I remain at Tannery all day I stop old Grundy working at noon Parker begins skivering after dinner. Barry comes to office & Supoenas me to Mrs Courtneys trial on Tuesday. I lend Barry for Mrs Courtney to pay 4 Witness fees $10. https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/5e930ef6297c02102ed5dc7d40b1e721.pdf 5ee1d31f0d30f68bf8bc4dfe15fac524 PDF Text Text � Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. == DECEMBER SUNDAY 17 1876 == Dont get up till 10½ dont go to Church Wife goes. I go to Tannery at 12. find all right Geo Cummings runs Steam till 12. I stay till 4 P.M. & G Suirs stays till Watchman comes on. Clock stops last night at 9½. I wind her up this P.M. Hughs gets home at 4. been away since Thursday A.M. Barry calls at 6 at house. Mrs Courtney at 8½. I lend her for Fare to StC & back $150. == DECEMBER MONDAY 18 1876 == Get to Tannery at 7½. Find Hughs there. He looks hard. I dont say anything to him or scold him about his spree at StC. I roll up Leat {leather} for Toronto & Hamilton. Hughs goes up town at noon says he got a Glass of Whiskey at Doyles. https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/744502268cbeb63cc871905176d49c3c.pdf d843772d06ac02ed4d6c9704d2110c51 PDF Text Text � Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. {repeat of previous page} == DECEMBER SUNDAY 17 1876 == Dont get up till 10½ dont go to Church Wife goes. I go to Tannery at 12. find all right Geo Cummings runs Steam till 12. I stay till 4 P.M. & G Suirs stays till Watchman comes on. Clock stops last night at 9½. I wind her up this P.M. Hughs gets home at 4. been away since Thursday A.M. Barry calls at 6 at house. Mrs Courtney at 8½. I lend her for Fare to StC & back $150. == DECEMBER MONDAY 18 1876 == Get to Tannery at 7½. Find Hughs there. He looks hard. I dont say anything to him or scold him about his spree at StC. I roll up Leat {leather} for Toronto & Hamilton. Hughs goes up town at noon says he got a Glass of Whiskey at Doyles. https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/e77efa7c2b7c83a887fb1587b7d19939.pdf c9268fb3c7ed1f6a30929ff3259ca040 PDF Text Text � Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. == DECEMBER TUESDAY 19 1876 == This should be entered on Friday 22nd "(I take Cars for Buffalo take up Steam Guage{Gauge} & get fix'd. I buy Car Soft Nut Coal, at $240, order Wrapping Paper, & get Gas fixings at Toyrs. Take up 13 Bbls Fleshings for L W Nash Jr. he pays me $125 pr Bbl & freight of Bbls down $180. Mrs Lansing Jr. goes up.) " Geo Suirs meets me at Station on returning & tells me Hughs was very drunk all day. I give him instructions & charge of Tannery & orders for Watchman, & Forbid Timmy Doyle to give Hughs any liquor. xThis A.M. Uncle John & I take Cars for StC to attend Mrs Courtneys Trial with Bruk. Grale Dicksons Wife dies at StC today. Meet WmA Thompson on Cars & family, going up & down from Bridge. Expenses $500. == DECEMBER WEDNESDAY 20 1876 == Go to Tannery at 7. Give Hughs blowing up & discharge him. Follett comes up down & talks to Hughs & gets me to take him back. He promises to go up & be reinstated at Lodge tonight. I forbid J Rosseau to give Hughs any more liquor. I catch Willie Rosseau giving him Whiskey not 5 minutes after. Hughs goes up to Lodge & is reinstated. Herbert joins tonight. I go with him. https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/3b91d79ea314c34b6094fb5d433e0f92.pdf 39c92192b6f630f056fe6cf9c0ade703 PDF Text Text � Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. == DECEMBER THURSDAY 21 1876 == Go to Tannery at 7, remain all day. Hughs sober ==DECEMBER FRIDAY 22 1876 == Go to Buffalo 740 Remain all day. Get Steam Guage {gauge} fixd, take up 13 Bbls Fleshings for Leo Nash Jr, he pays me Cash $125 Gold pr Bbl FOB at Niagara $180 freight on Bbls down. I buy Car Soft Nut Coal @ $240, order Paper. Mrs. Lansing Jr on Cars. Fieldy Willson & Jenny Ketchum go up. I get Gas fittings. https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/c0f7e7bd490ab6bbe48ee9984bd511b6.pdf 33f70b091f433597f18658731763855b PDF Text Text � Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. {page missing for December Saturday 23 1876 and Sunday 24 1876} == DECEMBER MONDAY 25 1876 == Go to Tannery at 8. Mother not well & feeling badly. Has had fuss with Lizzie. I go up at 2 with Herbert who comes to Tannery at noon. We have dinner at ½ past 2. Mother Uncle John Lizz, Ada, Herbert, Maria Annie & I all have dinner at my place. I go down to Tannery at 4 & stay till 7. == DECEMBER TUESDAY 26 1876 == Go to Tannery & remain all day https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/3bb306fc0aec586f9ccd8539be011e2a.pdf 82887857ae4db028800ac2fe39c45b84 PDF Text Text � Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. == DECEMBER WEDNESDAY 27 1876 == Go to Tannery at 7. Remain all day. == DECEMBER THURSDAY 28 1876 == Go to Tannery at 7. Go up to Mail at 11. Get letter from I Bank. "( see Friday 29th <s>for</s> which should've been enter'd to day about above letter stuff") Get Date New Tar Burner, Geo Cummings to put it in this P.M. & start it at 4½ Cummings then goes up town & gets drunk. I discharge him. Hughs setts up tonight. Herbert starts for Pt {Port} Robinson this A.M. https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/0f72aa2af9227755bcf5aca3be16795a.pdf 745667d945412cf563b12311fc22bb9e PDF Text Text � Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. {repeat of 2 pages ago page 195} == DECEMBER MONDAY 25 1876 == Go to Tannery at 8. Mother not well & feeling badly. Has had fuss with Lizzie. I go up at 2 with Herbert who comes to Tannery at noon. We have dinner at ½ past 2. Mother Uncle John Lizz, Ada, Herbert, Maria Annie & I all have dinner at my place. I go down to Tannery at 4 & stay till 7. == DECEMBER TUESDAY 26 1876 == Go to Tannery & remain all day https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/d93340dcad634ca41c2f166b9aa48f88.pdf 39192947926ac354b3606b304700b68c PDF Text Text � Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. == DECEMBER FRIDAY 29 1876 == Go up to Tannery at 7. Find Geo Cummings drunk & gone up town½. ( I run Engine until 11 Then go up to P Office & get letter from I Bank enclosing 2 orders on Toronto, payable to my order. I endorse them & forward same to TP&Co & Register letter, 1/$920 & 1/$1180, 'part procceeds {proceeds} of Dft made on TP&Co at I Bank 27th for $2400. Balance in Cash $24486 I retain {$2400} to pay men.) Prosser works today & Watches tonight (I get new Tar Burner from Date & put it in this same P.M. start it at 4½) This is Brackets should be enter'd re 28th. Roberts the Currier runs off on train this A.M. Get letter from TP&Co enclosing Cheque for $8290 for Freight. I pay Geddes same. The greatest snow Storm this day & night that has occurred for several years. == DECEMBER SATURDAY 30 1876 == Every place Block'd with snow this a.m. write TP&Co & enclose accomodation {accommodation} Note for $1100. sign'd, 4 mos. Enclose I.H. Stone {Res?} $350 for Lanterns & Register, get to Tannery at 11, write my letters at home & mail them on way down. Find Snow has drifted in & wet Leat {leather} in Dry room. Young Averys come & spend Eve'g at my Place with Ada. https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/778e2f6c536e76f7b1093d2a084a2574.pdf d70b57b7e3454c9596ec9c50fd3e80a7 PDF Text Text � Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. == DECEMBER SUNDAY 31 1876== Storming & Snowing heavily. Maria & I go to Church. Herbert in Pt Robinson spending his Holidays. == MEMORANDA == Jany 18/21st Note due IB Bank JMS $350.00 Feby 16/19 Note due BBN A Lyman 11934 Apl 8/11 Note due BBN A Lyman 11400 Mrs Morgan No. 8 Jas St https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/428bf970a345d24c77ef6f51f48f06d3.pdf f7bb7ae9d903321e1b3f41040b4a5792 PDF Text Text � Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. {Back Cover Black leather} Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource John Alexander Blake Diary Collection Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource John Alexander Blake Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Courtesy of Niagara-on-the-Lake Museum Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1876 Language A language of the resource English Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant 19th Century, Lincoln County, Niagara Township, Ontario Table Of Contents A list of subunits of the resource. John Alexander Blake Diary, 1876 Date Created Date of creation of the resource. 1876 Medium The material or physical carrier of the resource. 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John Alexander Blake Diary Collection Medium The material or physical carrier of the resource. Scanned Manuscript UG Transcription Progress Scripto transcription progress Done Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. <div class="mw-parser-output"> [Inside title page] THE CANADIAN Pocket DIARY FOR 1876. ____:-o-:____ TORONTO : PUBLISHED BY BROWN BROTHERS, Manufacturing Stationers. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2>JANUARY SUNDAY 2 1876</h2> Wife & I stay at home all day. don't go to church. I don't feel well, out late last night at Wordens Monday 3rd, Go to Tannery at 8 & remain all day. Pay Brown off in full to date. This should be Tuesday the 4th <h2>JANUARY MONDAY 3 1876</h2> Get Buggy from Waters & drive to StC to Draw at {SB?}. Make 2 Dfts on on TPH 1 at 54 ds & 1 at 64 ds for $1900 ca. Dis & stamps $65.34. I retain to apply on last months Expenditure $550.66 Send WPHe pr Ex5 $3184.00. & get Rx.{while Rx usually applies to prescriptions in the 20thc sense, here it appears to mean receipt} Don't have Bank Book it's in Toronto. C Wordon Comes back with msg get back at 5. Expenses $3.50, Caudy 40. We all go to Catholic concert, Ada plays with Miss Allison, get home at 11. Wife tells me about Warren Claus's second daughter 15 years old having a baby son by Alex McNicken of Manitoba. Was at Tannery all day Monday. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2>JANUARY THURSDAY 6 1876</h2> Go to Tannery at 8 This day entries are made on Wednesday Page Jan 5th & continued on this. Get Telegram from C Parsons that he will be down on Train tonight Meet HM/n at 7. Then go to Cars & meet CP. We go home & sit till 12½ P.M. talking. He says Brown goes to Toronto & offers to do work in Brum House at 16 cts, per Hide <h2>JANUARY FRIDAY 7 1876</h2> CP & I go to Tannery at 9. Bring meat at at Sandhos 60 cts. meet Brown on our way down. Stay at Tannery till 2. Jim McFarland brings Hide pr 5 cts. I tell Jim about WS. We (CP + I) go up to dinner at 2. back at 4. Mills brings 56 Hides from S Cath. Takes over 25 Rolls 199 Pds 297 {ga'pts} Harness to Car for TP & Co. & brings back 2 Bales Japonica. We go to Mrs Ketchams after that & stay till 11. go home & sit up till 1 a.m. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2>JANUARY SATURDAY 8 1876</h2> CP & I go to Tannery at 9 1/2 get shipping bill of Campbells last 18 Rolls & CP takes it We take Cars to Chippawa meet Renson from Peplers then CP much pleased with my Sole Leat{Sole leather} back to Bridge. I pay for Horse $2.00. Dinner for CP & I $100. I take cars at 720 for home. Ticket 50 cents. Maud Watt & Lansing go to Buffalo & back today. Get Telegram from McArthur for 25 Hides <h2>JANUARY SUNDAY 9 1876</h2> I go to Church alone, stay in all P.M. M & I go into Mothers & take car. Uncle John tells me of his troubles. Like Summers night this Eve'g. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2>JANUARY MONDAY 10 1876</h2> Go to Tannery at 8. Pay Tom MClellans Hide Bill for last month $8 35. Dan Servos for 2 12 Car loads Coal last month $152 29 Dont go out this Eve'g.{evening} <h2>JANUARY TUESDAY 11 1876</h2> Go to Tannery at 8. Jim Sadler begins work this am. in Parties place, at 100 pr.day. I pay JCScott his a/c {account} (private) against Tanning 1129+ take. Rx Pay E Longhurst last month a/c for Hicks $1219 Ship Cassels & Stinson 10 whole Hides 395 leat {leather} out of 723{#} {symbol for pound weight} Gren Hide {Greenhide refers to the unprocessed hide of an animal, typically from cattle, that has been freshly removed from the animal and has not undergone any tanning or other chemical treatment}34 cts on a/c night. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2>JANUARY WEDNESDAY 12 1876</h2> Cold Go to Tannery at 8½ Stay all day. Nothing of importance to note. <h2>JANUARY THURSDAY 13 1876</h2> Cold Go to Tannery at 8. Stay down all day. Make out Statement for Dec. & mail to TP&Co </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2>JANUARY FRIDAY 14 1876</h2> Go to Tannery at 8. meet Flint Currie by Seniors Store his face all sore & Eye Black. Ship to LJCampbell 100 Tanned hides 3608. the Inspected might bring $755# which gives 231$ over 1/2 or nearly 53 41/100 %. I get 3 sides out of the 33 {sds Sole Leat.{Sole leather} I sent to Chippewa to be roll'd, the 30 sds being sent to TP& Co. from Chippewa. I get no weights of it, Inspected weights of the 3 sds I get an 1/87 1/78 1/72 & the other 3 sds weigh 65½ #, or a little over 55 ½ %. Give old Burns $100 this am. Pay Geo A Clement $9 my a/c in full to date. Mss Ketcham goes to Buffalo with Cunningham today. he has been here 2 or 3 days. <h2>JANUARY SATURDAY 15 1876</h2> Warm & mild Go to Tannery at 8 1/2. meet R Brewer. He goes to Toronto on Cars. Hugh & I put up the small Whistle beside the large one. I go up to dinner at 2 Enclose note for $114 to Lyman Bros. due 8th Apl next. GeoLonghurst brings Hide 43 xx 5½ cents. Pay G Wooding IOU P to rare $30.0 on a/c this a.m. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2>JANUARY SUNDAY 16 1876</h2> Sunshiny Lovely morning like April Sacrament at Church today. Maria & I go. We find Baby quite sick on our return from Church. I go for Dr Anderson Mrs Ketchum comes over & gives Baby some Homeopathy medicin. She is very sick all night <h2>JANUARY MONDAY 17 1876</h2> Baby no better. I go to Tannery I sell Dick Briggs 1 side Sole Leather 21 1/2 dollars. 33 cents $709. Sample He dont pay for it to day. wants to try it first. I get my Books ready & {bouchures or brochures?} to take to Toronto in the morning. go home at 6 1/2 P.M. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2>JANUARY TUESDAY 18 1876</h2> Go to Tannery at 8 1/2. take cars for Toronto. & Tram to Bridge 50cts. Ticket to Toronto return 4.25. Stop over at Hamilton till 5 25 p.m. Call at McArthur's. he is not at home, see his foreman, & have talk about leat {leather}. I get dinner 50cts. Meet Donnelly on train also Irwin Boiler Maker. We take Pullman car 25cts. Arrive at Toronto at 7. Meet Mrs. Milloy at American house. long talk with her. I don't go out anywhere. D Milloy & I sit & talk, till bed time. {obscured by flattening tool} <h2>JANUARY WEDNESDAY 19 1876</h2> Get up at 7. go to Parsons at 9. they tell me they don't like Sole leat {Sole leather}. We have some words over it. I tell them it isn't 1/2 roll'd. I don't get much satisfaction form them. After dinner I go up to Court to hear the Clements trial. First go up to the Queens with Capt Dick to find Scadding. Have long talk with him. about the Tannery & a/c. He shows me a Breech loding Gun he wants me to take. price $100. In P.M. I go to Parsons & Rutledge & I try to get the Books straightened but dont accomplish it. Dick & Scadding come to Hotel to see me. I don't go out. Mrs. Milloy sick today. Willie wants me to go to his place to spend day but I decline. Parsons told me today I might get someone else to take place in Tannery. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2>JANUARY THURSDAY 20 1876</h2> Don't get up till 8, go to TP & Co. store at 10 talk to Parsons about Lawders note due tomorrow. he won't advance any funds. Says we will take Stock on Feb 1st & {decides} after that I can draw what is coming to me. Call to see J.W.Fletcher at Blalles office. he is out, meet Cassels on the Street. Have talk with Sloan on Street about Belt-leat he says they cant afford to pay 38 cts, I take Cars at 3.15. P.M. for home. Donnelly meets me at train. Capt Dick waits down with me. We get home at 8. I find letter from TP& Co. Enclosing Cheque to Balance last months Exp.$ at Tannery for $109.18. I sign a Note of Accomodation at Toronto for them for $4500 blank date. I borrow $10 from TP& Co. to bring me home. <h2>JANUARY FRIDAY 21 1876</h2> Donnelly sents Horse & Buggy for me to go to StC. He cant go. sends Joe Gates to drive me. I meet Lawder in StC {St. Catharines} & tell him about Note due today, he goes with me to I Bank & renews his own note. I pay the dis $8.25. I then talk with Crombie about last Gold {Dft}.& {Exc?} J McPhail tells me Ira Crombie returned to StC today. Lawder tells me the Sombra lot was advertized & sold for taxes again & he paid them. I get home at 2 P.M. & go to Tannery. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2>JANUARY SATURDAY 22 1876</h2> Go to Tannery at 8. take Lunch & stay all day. Bruk gets his 1st Car load of Pork down last night & hauls it to day. I give nothing (on TP & Co. TP & Cos cheque to change for $109.08, I lend J Murphy #20, & get his Rx I pay McCarnochan $30 & 8 cts. got $13 before, making $4 & I pay them on a/c repairing Shingling & fixing my mothers house & take Rx. Geo Longhurst brings 1 Hide 93$ at 5/cts. <h2>JANUARY SUNDAY 23 1876</h2> I go to Church this AM. Maria dont go. Baby not well yet. I dont go out again Worden calls in the Eve'g sits awhile. Uncle John & Son comes in on PM & Uncle John tells us of his troubles etc. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2>JANUARY MONDAY 24 1876</h2> I go to Tanner at 8, take my lunch, & remain at Tannery all day. I make out list of all Leat. gone out of Tannery since 1st Feby. last to date, & show Uncle John this Eve'g. I pay C.Worden on a/c $12 this day I enclose TP&Co. $10 this Amt I borrow'd from him when in Toronto last. <h2>JANUARY TUESDAY 25 1876</h2> I go to Tannery at 8. Call at Woodingtons for bal of money on TP&Co Cheque for $10918. I pay Woodington on a/c $16 & take Rx. I go over to Wordens house & pay him $12 in a/c. Then go to Tannery, & remain all day Capt. Grale calls in PM. & tells me about Old {Bruus?} T Mills draws 2 loads Hides over from other building </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2>JANUARY WEDNESDAY 26 1876</h2> Go to Tannery at 8. Tom Mills comes down & I ship McArthur 25 Tann'd Hides 7 06 $ & Mills brings Cases bags down from Express office. Anthony Hooley comes in PM, & works with Claus & Hugh & Jim fill up Glue Stock for F M lease Buffalo. I sell Soln Brooman 2 Damaged side Sole lea. 1790, 30 cts=525, {hr?} to pay me in Wood. Maple. Pawling from StC calls to see me about slides for Seunis machine belts says he gets 2½ cts accdly{accordingly} per ft. Burk draws up {Cars?} 2nd Car of Pork today <h2>JANUARY THURSDAY 27 1876</h2> The day is like a May day so warm. Go to Tannery at 8. Geddes sends his freight a/c in I telegraph TP&Co to Seed Cheque for Auil $3804. I go up to dinner today, I pay TM Rowland $350 amt of my Mothers a/c & take Rx. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2>JANUARY FRIDAY 28 1876</h2> Go to Tannery at 8. I begin counting Hides in vats today for Stock taking remain at Tannery all day. <h2>JANUARY SATURDAY 29 1876</h2> Go to Tannery at 8. Borrow 3800 from Woodington & Pay F Geddes freight ½ {2nd.?} Get letter from McArthur to ship some Hides. I telegraph him. Get cheque from TP&Co this Evig for $38. on a/c Freight. Wife pays Sandho in full to date for Meat & gets Rx. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2>JANUARY SUNDAY 30 1876</h2> {blank} <h2>JANUARY MONDAY 31 1876</h2> Go to Tannery at 8. Ship 25 Tann'd Hides to McArthur 777# which overruns 31.#. Donnelly gets 1 Bus lime. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2>FEBRUARY TUESDAY 1 1876</h2> Take Stock in Tannery today Leat. in Tannery as follows viz:_ 1488 Whole Hides in Tan vats 201 Sides " " " 33 W Hides in Dry Room 50 Damaged Sides " 3 Sds Sole & 83 do Harness 25 " N°2 Harness & 1½ Horse Hides 2 " Russett Bridle 135 W Hides in Brum House 191 G S Do in store 45 Bales Japonica 250 su 16250#- 6 cts 23 Jack {Balmain?} 176 su 4048 # - 8 cents 2000 Bru. Haus 15 cents. 1500# Glue Stock 2 cts. 35 Bus lime 22 cents. Material $50. <h2>FEBRUARY WEDNESDAY 2 1876</h2> very cold Stormy all day with Snow. Send Stock list this day to TP&Co with letter. Get letter from TP&Co, saying they could not sell leat in Montreal for more than 28 cts Rx mos. & only A Campbell at that & that Toronto Manufactures wont buy Sole Leat as they had Contracted with Tanners in States for {Oak?} Sole leat trimmed at 40 cts. _ {A?} Donnelly (W.G) gets 1 Bush Lime per Joe Gates 40cts. Jas Carnochan gets 2 Bush Lime Paid 80 cts. I Sadler get 4 cows tails 20 cts. none of which pays me, Jas Barry of SunBridge calls yesterday about Fleshings. I get letter from Case today about more Glue Stock. I take 1st Glass this eve'g before wife </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2>FEBRUARY THURSDAY 3 1876</h2> very Cold Go to Tannery at 8½. Geo Watts comes to Tannery with me, & buys 1 sd Sole (Damaged) at 6 xx 27 cts, = $432, Paid Have talk with H Carson about his Wages & tell him about TP&Co letter rc'd by one last night, that they Co. could only get offer from LJ Campbell for the Whole Hides of 28 cts 4 mos. Hugh agrees to take $10 per Week & no less, this does not include the agreement about watching. I go home at 7 P.M. <h2>FEBRUARY FRIDAY 4 1876</h2> Cold stormy. Alex Swinton calls at house with his a/c $225. I pay him $125, on a/c. Mail letter to Barry & Sloan about leat & to E H Scadding. Car comes down last night with I suppose 10 Bbls O Extract in Bond, re'c Postal Card from C Tarble about it bring at 7 & {Eui?} & mail reply this A.M. telegraph this A.M. to Coll with CSRR Agt at Victoria about it, Make Bbl Soft Soap at tannery this P.M. Buy Post Stamp - 50 cts. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2>FEBRUARY SATURDAY 5 1876</h2> Go to Tannery at 8 & remain all day. nothing of importance transpires <h2>FEBRUARY SUNDAY 6 1876</h2> Go to Church alone, dont go out until this Eve'g. & then go over to Ketchums. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2>FEBRUARY MONDAY 7 1876</h2> Go to Tannery at 8. get Protest letter from Manufacturers Bank Buffalo that Cases Dft was refused payment, telegram Case to learn why. remain at tannery all day - write TP&Co about Case not paying Dft etc. etc. about drawing. Get 383 Hides from {Strond?} Haul'd from Car to Tannery, 340 No 1 & 43 No 2, they overrun by Scale weight 1038# 6 / Mills hauls them 8 loads == FEBRUARY TUESDAY 8 1876 Go to Tannery at 8 remain all day. get telegram from TP&Co to Know about Extract & why I hadn't written & reply, 10 Bbls O Extract comes down on Train tonight. write Barry & Sloan </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2>FEBRUARY WEDNESDAY 9 1876</h2> Go to Tannery at 8½. Get word that Extract is in Pound. I borrow $30 from Woodington to buy duties I only pay deposit on 5 Bbls $16, & thirty write to Ottawa about it, to see if it can come in {freight?L&E?} <h2>FEBRUARY THURSDAY 10 1876</h2> Heavy Thunder Storm tonight Go to Tannery at 7 & stay all day Begin putting in Extract this P.M. Mills hauls it over. Get telegram from Parsons that he will be over this Eveg on train. I make out a full statement of leat. sold for past 2 Years & make out profit on same. the 1st year we arranged 31 Hides pr week at 37 cts pr H. 2nd year 50 Hides pr week at 34 Meet CP at train we sit & talk till 12½. I show him Rutledges mistake of 1000. CP tells me they put {pieces?} of leat down to McArthur to 30 & Sold to LJ Campbell when there last week at 27 cts cash Get { 1 Gal? Sale?} Whisky from Woodington </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2>FEBRUARY FRIDAY 11 1876</h2> Raining hard Get breakfast at 8, & go to Tannery get buggy from Donnelly at 12 & go to StC. I draw make Dft {draft} on TP&Co for $4900, draw out $4450 Cash, go to Welland House & count it & I {Expend?} $4150 to TP&Co Toronto & Take Rx. I retain $300 & leave balance in Bank after deducting on Des & Stamps. C Postmans with me. Buggy breaks down on way back, after tea we go over to Mrs Ketchums & spend Eve'g. get letter from McArthur about shipping 25 Hides this {Mth.? (2 25 mixtures?}) <h2>FEBRUARY SATURDAY 12 1876</h2> CP & I got to Tannery ay 9. We take cars at 10 for home. Shop 25 Tann'd Hides to McArthur this A.M. 826 # 30 cts $247,80 I remain at Tannery all day. pay men off at noon for Jany. Pay Longhurst for his Jany Hides $7.42 Installment his Hardware a/c $2005 & grocery a/c $100 Pay I Sadler 75 for 3/4 days work this Month, & Makin his Blacksmith 7 @ $375. After tea go to Paffards. D Follett very {Drunk?} & also Bob Figrette. Mother & Herbert goes out to Rogers today. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> {same as previous page} <h2>FEBRUARY FRIDAY 11 1876</h2> Raining hard Get breakfast at 8, & go to Tannery get buggy from Donnelly at 12 & go to StC. I draw make Dft {draft} on TP&Co for $4900, draw out $4450 Cash, go to Welland House & count it & I {Expend?} $4150 to TP&Co Toronto & Take Rx. I retain $300 & leave balance in Bank after deducting on Dis & Stamps. C Postmans with me. Buggy breaks down on way back, after tea we go over to Mrs Ketchums & spend Eve'g. get letter from McArthur about shipping 25 Hides this {Mth.? (2 25 mixtures?}) <h2>FEBRUARY SATURDAY 12 1876</h2> CP & I got to Tannery ay 9. We take cars at 10 for home. Shop 25 Tann'd Hides to McArthur this A.M. 826# 30 cts $247,80 I remain at Tannery all day. pay men off at noon for Jany. Pay Longhurst for his Jany Hides $7.42 Installment his Hardware a/c $2005 & grocery a/c $100 Pay I Sadler 75 for 3/4 days work this Month, & Makin his Blacksmith 7 @ $375. After tea go to Paffards. D Follett very {Drunk?} & also Bob Figrette. Mother & Herbert goes out to Rogers today. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2>FEBRUARY SUNDAY 13 1876</h2> Go to Church alone, see Miss Pollook there in Mrs. Haneys Pew comes with her nephew. I dont go out again today. <h2>FEBRUARY MONDAY 14 1876</h2> Lovely spring morning, Go to Tannery at 8½, Mis Haddock starts for Chicago, her Uncle sick, I send my cheque to Lyman Bros for $11934 to pay my note due on 19th, I pay H Paffards a/c $1525, A Daveys a/c $130, D Servos Coal a/c of Dec 29th $12960. H Paffard tells me they found where Uncle John had paid more into Bank than he gave himself Cr for viz: $17500 or thereabouts. I got letter from F.M. Case. I sleep down stairs tonight. I write JB Pluent about Tariff on Leat Uncle John pays one 80 a/ for Old Carnochan for 2 Bus Lime. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2>FEBRUARY TUESDAY 15 1876</h2> Snowing a little & thawing Go to Tannery at 8. {Dan?} & Frank putting thro balance of 100 Hides & hanging up. Get out another Carboy of Acid this AM John Carnochan come & I pay him $5404 bal of his a/c against Tannery, & pay him $10 on House a/c, & take Rx for both, give wife $500 more this AM, making in all $18 out of this month's pay. <h2>FEBRUARY WEDNESDAY 16 1876</h2> Go to Tannery at 8. stay all day. Pay Uncle John $200 to pay on my Life Insurance & I sign Rx for the profits. I pay John Co Ball $4 for a Hide he left at Tannery sometime ago & take Rx. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2>FEBRUARY THURSDAY 17 1876</h2> Go to Tannery at 8 & remain all day. In the Eve'g. {evening} go to Neelons meeting & stay till 11. Get Tickets for Wife & Ada to go to Buffalo return pay $330. <h2>FEBRUARY FRIDAY 18 1876</h2> Go to Tannery at 8. Write JR Plusub at Court Customs & Johnson about duties on O Extract & mail this PM. Wife & Ada go to Buffalo this AM. Get my Cheque cashed by H Paffard for $40. He pay me $38 & owes me $200 on it. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2>FEBRUARY SATURDAY 19 1876</h2> Go to Tannery at 8. make out Statement & GeoWoods a/c & send to T.P.&Co. Worden calls at Tannery tells one {arrow points up to TP&C} Bank told him on Thursday last comeing from St Caths (Nomination day) that after the Election he was going to have me arrested again for Perjury. Parker brings 25 Bus Lime this Noon <h2>FEBRUARY SUNDAY 20 1876</h2> Go to Church, M. stays at home. GeoSims comes in & has Smoke I go to Jno Sandho's child funeral, & stop in at Wordens. Miss Cook Alma's old girl calls this P.M. wanting to hire </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2>FEBRUARY MONDAY 21 1876</h2> Fine Morning Go to Tannery at 8. Pay Sandho in full to date for Meat $527, take Rx Get 11½90 Com'd {Bus?} $115 / 104. Ship McArthur 25 Hides 777# -- 30 cts. Ticket weight 733# - 44# over ½ Mills takes leat.{leather} over to Station & hauls 2 loads Hides from Storehouse Send by Mail this A.M. #10 to TC Gagnier on a/c Tobacco, Register letter Geoffrey Hansler calls to see me. <h2>FEBRUARY TUESDAY 22 1876</h2> {blank} </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> {23-24 and 25-26 missing?} <h2>FEBRUARY SUNDAY 27 1876</h2> Go to Church C Hughs Tanner & Currier comes to see me this P.M. Have long talk with him He says he would come & work in Carsons place at pa 50 per moth. think of hiring him. <h2>FEBRUARY MONDAY 28 1876</h2> Go to Tannery at 8. Get Cheque Cash'd at Woodingtons for $5480. Borrow $20 from him. Paid. Ship TP&Co. 49 Bbls No. 2 Sole. 799# {symbol for pound weight} & 2 Sds {sides} No. 1. 43 #. McArthur 25 Hides 709#, 32# on ½ LJ Campbell 4688# 18 Rolls 90 Hides overrun 245½# New Currier O Hughes begins work {sleeking? see below} this A.M. Pay Geddes $56.61, & #.30 for Tickets. Get letter from TP&Co. enclosing 2 cheques for $50 ea. {Sleeking = The currier then went to work with a sleeker, a specialist tool resembling a short, bladed knife which forced any remaining tanning fluid from the hide. The hide was then ready to be dressed, to make it smooth, waterproof, strong and flexible.} </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2>FEBRUARY TUESDAY 29 1876</h2> Go to Tannery at 8. C Hughs starting remain at Tannery all day. Get letter from TP&Co. to Draw at {IB?} per letter for $1900. I send Dft {draft} to get $1000 cash. & Dft for $86445 send TP&Co. $675, Discount & Stamps $3555, & Keep $325, on Thursday 2 {sentence from "I send off" to "Thursday 2" has an X across it} Get $20 from Woodington this mn {month?} on the Cheques (2) & leave str. 2 Cheques of $50 {en?} with him & take his due Bill for $60 paying him back the $20 I borr'd yesterday. I Enter 5 Rolls O Extract this A.M. pay 7pm Kirby $1700 for same <h2>MARCH WEDNESDAY 1 1876</h2> Go to Tannery at 8. send letter enclosing Dft to TP&Co for $1900 to {JSS& C?} for stay at Tannery all day </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2>MARCH THURSDAY 2 1876</h2> Go to Tannery at 8. Get proceeds of Dft sent yesterday to TP&Co., send TP&Co. $675 Cash. Dft payable to my order for $86445 Discount & stamps $3555, & {retain?} $325 for Tannery Expenses Pay to Waters $600 on a/c on N. Webbs his a/v against Tannery in full $960 {hfs?} Bus {Hair?} $1200 on a/c my private a/c Pay Retshies $150 sawing wood <h2>MARCH FRIDAY 3 1876</h2> Go to Tannery at 8. & remain all day. Pay Men this Eve'g. I pay C Hughs $150 & the 50 cts I gave him Sunday makes $200 Ive paid him. I engage him from Mch 1st at $750 per week to look after tanning & carry out my instructions. I tell Carson I've engaged him. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> {repeat of 2 pages back} <h2>FEBRUARY TUESDAY 29 1876</h2> Go to Tannery at 8. C Hughs starting remain at Tannery all day. Get letter from TP&Co. to Draw at {IB?} per letter for $1900. I send Dft {draft} to get $1000 cash. & Dft for $86445 send TP&Co. $675, Discount & Stamps $3555, & Keep $325, on Thursday 2 {sentence from "I send off" to "Thursday 2" has an X across it} Get $20 from Woodington this mn {month?} on the Cheques (2) & leave str. 2 Cheques of $50 {en?} with him & take his due Bill for $60 paying him back the $20 I borr'd yesterday. I Enter 5 Rolls O Extract this A.M. pay 7pm Kirby $1700 for same <h2>MARCH WEDNESDAY 1 1876</h2> Go to Tannery at 8. send letter enclosing Dft to TP&Co for $1900 to {JSS& C?} for stay at Tannery all day </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> {same as 3 pages back and as previous page} <h2>FEBRUARY TUESDAY 29 1876</h2> Go to Tannery at 8. C Hughs starting remain at Tannery all day. Get letter from TP&Co. to Draw at {IB?} per letter for $1900. I send Dft {draft} to get $1000 cash. & Dft for $86445 send TP&Co. $675, Discount & Stamps $3555, & Keep $325, on Thursday 2 {sentence from "I send off" to "Thursday 2" has an X across it} Get $20 from Woodington this mn {month?} on the Cheques (2) & leave str. 2 Cheques of $50 {en?} with him & take his due Bill for $60 paying him back the $20 I borr'd yesterday. I Enter 5 Rolls O Extract this A.M. pay 7pm Kirby $1700 for same <h2>MARCH WEDNESDAY 1 1876</h2> Go to Tannery at 8. send letter enclosing Dft to TP&Co for $1900 to {JSS& C?} for stay at Tannery all day </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> {repeat of 2 pages back} <h2>MARCH THURSDAY 2 1876</h2> Go to Tannery at 8. Get proceeds of Dft sent yesterday to TP&Co., send TP&co. $675 Cash. Dft payable to my order for $86445 Discount & stamps $3555, & {retain?} $325 for Tannery Expenses Pay to Waters $600 on a/c on N. Webbs his a/v against Tannery in full $960 {hfs?} Bus {Hair?} $1200 on a/c my private a/c Pay Retshies $150 sawing wood <h2>MARCH FRIDAY 3 1876</h2> Go to Tannery at 8. & remain all day. Pay Men this Eve'g. I pay C Hughs $150 & the 50 cts I gave him Sunday makes $200 Ive paid him. I engage him from Mch 1st at $750 per week to look after tanning & carry out my instructions. I tell Carson I've engaged him. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2>MARCH SATURDAY 4 1876</h2> Go to Tannery at 8 & remain all day. <h2>MARCH SUNDAY 5 1876</h2> Go to English Church with Ada. No Church at ours G Sims & C Hughs come up in P.M. & have long talk. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2>MARCH MONDAY 6 1876</h2> Go to Tannery at 8 & remain all day. Rolling up leat {leather} to ship to Campbell Pay D Waters for Buggy this day $600 <h2>MARCH TUESDAY 7 1876</h2> Go to Tannery at 7½. Ship 30 Rolls 150 Tann'd Hides to LJ Campbell $60, 5116# {remaining?} 240# I write & Enclose Blake {Kerr?} & Boyds {law firm} $2500 on a/c Mrs. Newton $40 on a/c Rent, Mail Tepman Bros the Dft on TP&Co, for $114 due Apl 11. in lieu of my note, returned </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2>MARCH WEDNESDAY 8 1876</h2> Go to Tannery at 8 & remain all day <h2>MARCH THURSDAY 9 1876</h2> Go to Tannery 8 & stay all day No word of Japonica & Extract yet. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2>MARCH FRIDAY 10 1876</h2> Go to Tannery at 7. Take Cars for Buffalo at 10 {$?} to see Case about the Money he owes I Barry comes down & takes 7 Bbls Fleshings & pays $100 payment accdly per BBl. He goes up in Cars with me to Bridge Mrs & Mr Hill go to Buffalo Case cant raise money today says he will tomorrow I go up to Toyrs & Co. & get Stovevalve etc. Toyrs Partner goes to depot with me. We miss the Cars. <h2>MARCH SATURDAY 11 1876</h2> Get home to Night </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2>MARCH SUNDAY 12 1876</h2> Stay in all day <h2>MARCH MONDAY 13 1876</h2> Heavy snow Storm this a.m. Go to Tannery at 7. Mail Ship McArthur 25 Hides 709# Send Invoice by mail. Get Buggy from Donnelly & drive up home. Get served by Granger for Bank for me to appear at the Judges Chambers in Re my Insolvent matter. Cases Brother comes down to night on Cars </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2>MARCH TUESDAY 14 1876</h2> Get word Case is here, go to I T Kirbys office get Warrant to arrest Case if he dont pay get to Tannery at 8 & find it is {Mr?} H Case. after long talk he pays me $85 accdly {accordingly} & buys 26 Bags {Sds?} 909#s. 1½ cts $13.63 2 oz Bags Net 150 45100 1½ cts 6.77 300 Tails $100 3.00 / 23.40 or $26.62 accdly. Go up at 3 p.m. <h2>MARCH WEDNESDAY 15 1876</h2> to Tannery at 8 Ship 26 Rolls 130 Tann'd Hides to Campbell & Co Send Invoice to T.P. & Co. & Enclose accommodation note to them for $1500. 4 mos. from the 17th inst. deposit the $20 accdly, with Mr. Kirby for Give 5 Bbls O Extract, & get it haul'd over & 40 Bales Japonica I telegram & write to P McCarthy this a.m. to be present tomorrow at the Judges office StC in Bank matter. Pay Ino Parkers son for Services since Jany $1640 & Hide 56# & 4½ cts $256 He hauls 35 Bus New Lime, 3 Bbls oil arrives to day shipp'd on the 7th. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2>MARCH THURSDAY 16 1876</h2> Heavy Storm Sleet & Snw. Drive Mother to StC. She is examined by {Rykut?} before Lawder is agreed to Mortgage & Deed I give iou on the Tannery. They dont Ex' me. Meet Capt. Bartlett & wife at Murray House, Hotel Bill 100 Cigars 50 cts. Rubbers $125. Get Home at 6_ Send Waters $200 to pay for Horse & buggy today. _ <h2>MARCH FRIDAY 17 1876</h2> Go to Tannery at 8. Ship TP&Co. 47 Sds Sole 818#. Ticket weights 737. which gives 81# over weight G Longhurst bring 1 No 1 Hide 62# 5½ cts. Pay Wm Longhurst for Jas. Robinson 1 No. 2 Hide 107# 4½ cts = $4.81. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2>MARCH SATURDAY 18 1876</h2> Go to Tannery at 8 & stay all day Get telegram from McArthur to ship 25 Hides & letter from TP&Co to ship H Keorack Montreal 100 Tann'd Hides <h2>MARCH SUNDAY 19 1876</h2> Go to Church In afternoon go up & see Mr McCarthy, meet Peter & Tom there. Call at {Lizs?} then home & remain in </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2>MARCH MONDAY 20 1876</h2> Go to Tannery at 8, Martin, Morrison at office ready to start for Lockport to find Bill Watts. I tell him not to go till tomorrow. Ship McArthur 25 Hides 692# 30 cts = $207.60, overruns 30½# Worden calls in p.m. & we talk over with Morrison about Watts & his going to Lockport tomorrow <h2>MARCH TUESDAY 21 1876</h2> Go to Tannery at 8. Morrison starts on Cars for Lockport. I give him $800 Worden & I take Stage at 12 for StC. Get telegram from Morrison Watts is in Caledonia. We take Cars & return home. our Expenses $400, meet Morrison at Bridge </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2>MARCH WEDNESDAY 22 1876</h2> Go to Tannery at 8. Parker brings load lime 33 Bus Ship K Keorack Montreal 100 Tann'd Hides 3358# Remain at Tannery all day. Get letter from TP&Co enclosing 2 cheques of $50 ea = $100. Telegraph Bill Watts at Caledonia to meet me at StC tomorrow night <h2>MARCH THURSDAY 23 1876</h2> Go to Tannery at 8. Parker brings 35 Bus Lime, Get Roy Cigars at Clement & Millers for Lawder $350 dont pay. H Paffard Cashes Cheque for me , $50, Worden Morrison & I take Stage at 12 for StC. Give Lawder his Cigars. Bill Watts arrives at 630 p.m. We got to Whittens Saloon in Eve'g. Morrison goes to get Geo.Andrews, dont get him. Albert Brown comes in & sits with us till after 10, we then go to Murray House. Meet Willie Watt & {Lauring?} Sit up till 1. Worden & I sleep in Parlour. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2>MARCH FRIDAY 24 1876</h2> Breakfast at 7. Meet Bill Watts at 8. tells me about Morrison wanting to make money etc. out of me. We all take stage at 9 for home. Lend Watts $100, Expenses $1050. Find Amelie was at house when I get back. Got to Tannery at 1, home at 7. Meet Bill Watt at house. Eli Barry calls & shows me papers he got to serve Bank with. _ Pay Hugh Carson off this Eve'g. He leaves <h2>MARCH SATURDAY 25 1876</h2> Go to Tannery at 8. Pay John Talbot #100 for Shoveling Snow to date. Call in Wm Kirby's office & pay him duties on O Extract 10 Bbls $3340 He hands me back the $20 American Bill I deposited with him some days ago. Go to office, Bill Watts there, I write letter to J McDonald Caledonia for him, to send him Watts $2600 to my address here, & Watts borrows from me $2600 till the other comes, & tells me to open letter & take the money. Watts starts for Lockport this P.M. to remain till I meet him at Court. Rec from TP&Co this a.m. 53 No. 1 Hides 3293# </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2>MARCH SUNDAY 26 1876</h2> Go to Church this am. & remain in all day after. Write Mrs. Courtney son Robertson, Lyman Bros & Blake, Kerr & Boyd to send {Sons?} affidavit._ <h2>MARCH MONDAY 27 1876</h2> Go to Tannery at 8. Rec from TP&Co per Jos Gibson Yorkville 90 No 1 Hides 5 of 39#, {?} cts = 401.73 36 No 2 2279# 6½= $148.13 Inspection 6.30 = $556.16 The above fall short by scale weight 350# </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2>MARCH TUESDAY 28 1876</h2> Go to Tannery at 8½, remain all day. Get cheque from TP&Co for $100 to pay Freight CSRR up to 25th pay Freight & take Rx Make out & send Statement for March February to T.P.& Co. <h2>MARCH WEDNESDAY 29 1876</h2> Go to Tannery at 8, remain all day Run Engine all morning. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2>MARCH THURSDAY 30 1876</h2> Go to Tannery at 8. D. Servos starts delivering our load of Coal today 11 tons $540 <h2>MARCH FRIDAY 31 1876</h2> Go to Tannery at 8. Me Start clearing out vats. T Mills hauls over from Station 5 Bbls I Extract {4?} Bbl {Sds?} each. Get Horse & sleigh from D Water & drive Wife up River. Miss Currie calls this P.M. Wife out. Rec from TP&Co. 4 cheques, as follows 1 - $125, 1 - $75, 1 - $75 & 1 - $50 = $325 Pay H Chrysler for 4 3/4 #Butter @ 27 Cts pp " " 50# Flour @ 287 $143 </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2>APRIL SATURDAY 1 1876</h2> Go to Tannery at 8. Receive from S Yard Stroud 156 Hides 138 No 1 & 18 No 2. Pay Men off today all but GeoSims I Parker brings 35 Bus Lime Lend Mrs Courtney $200 this am. M Morrison tells MrsC in person of Worden & myself what George Andrews admitted to Wm Watts about Fire. <h2>APRIL SUNDAY 2 1876</h2> Go to Church. Capt. Barclay & wife there, & Cartwrights, Garrett calls in P.M. Worden in Eve'g. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2>APRIL MONDAY 3 1876</h2> Go to Tannery at 8. Roll up Lea {leather} for Montreal & Hamilton Morrison & I take Cleases stage for StC. I go to buy I Scott's Hides. Worden takes cars this a.m. for Lockport to get Bill Watts, meet Mrs. Courtney at Browns office. Oysters 60 cts. Stage fare $100 I give Worden $400 to go to Lockport, & $500 to apply on my a/c. Meet Bruk returning from StC. <h2>APRIL TUESDAY 4 1876</h2> Get up at 6½. Worden & I breakfast then to Browns Office. Worden starts for Akron Ohio, see Sinclair, Queens Council, about Mrs Courtneys rent, give Watts $150, Worden $100. Buy Scotts Hides Heifer Hides at 6½ cts & Steers No 1s at cts Morrison & I take stage & return home Fare $100 Bill at Murray House for Worden Watts Morrison & myself $400 3 Pair Rubbers $1.62 {laundry?} 50 cts Buy Hat at Andrew $325, pay him for it. {Rx?} Get letter from Francis Albright </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2>APRIL WEDNESDAY 5 1876</h2> Go to Tannery at 8. M Fletcher sends me Copy of A (Scius?} Evidence not what I want. Stay at tannery all day. D Waters gets {busd'am?} & dont pay for it. Mr. Snider comes in & had long talk go home & dont go out. After tea Wife & I go up to Saul Tracys. I engage him to go to work in Morning. <h2>APRIL THURSDAY 6 1876</h2> Saul Tracy begins work this A.M. Go to Tannery at 8, & remain all day. Write E J Brown, & TP&Co. get letter from T.P. & Co enclosing Campbells Inspectors Certificate of {short weight?} also A Keoracks. I write T.P.& Co. Willie Milloy comes in this noon & sits awhile. I go home & dont go out again. Get letter from E.J.B. Buy 5# Cod fish from D McMillan & pay him 50 cts. for it. TP&Co enclose cheque in letter today for $108.53 to pay St C ? & coal a/c D Severs called Saw Tracy Lynes work this a.m. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2>APRIL FRIDAY 7 1876</h2> Go to Tannery at 8, meet Garret at Paffards, he leaves for New York on train. Jas Scott the Carpenter dies this a.m. Porters Wife I hear is dying. I go to Tannery & send him home. He comes & gets order on Sandho for 2nd {Beef?}. Write & mail TP&Co letter about shortage on Montreal Leat. {leather} Buy 50 cts postage stamps today, Rec from TP&Co per letter this day 1 Cheque $11853 to pay Coal a/c Rec'd, Mch 1st. <h2>APRIL SATURDAY 8 1876</h2> Go to Tannery at 8. Get $47 from Woodington on Cheque of $125. He to pay balance on Tuesday. Mrs Courtney calls at 2 P.M. stays till 4, she tells me Bruk went to StC on Wednesday & wanted Crown Attn {attorney} JMcKeon to arrest she & I for Conspiracy. McKeon told him Mrs. Courtney was laying information against him for Arson. Bruk told him the House was not insured. Bruk put in a Claim for Insurance in his bill against Courtney; Doorley (Tom) serves me with Bill filed in Chancery against me by Bruk to break Mothers rent & on Tannery. Pay Peter Hooley $850 - ½ of last months wages. Go up town at 6. John Canochan & I go & pay Mrs Jas Scott $3125 I leave Rx with her to sign, she's to give it to Canochan. Sandho </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2>APRIL SUNDAY 9 1876</h2> Go to Church after Church go up to Lizzs. Dunc is just starting for PtR {Port Robinson}. I remain till 2 till funeral of Jas Scott starts. Sam Huidle tells me he saw Wooton & Bruk together last night at 9 P.M. after Funeral go home & dont go out again. _ Except into Mothers at 8½ M & I go in. <h2>APRIL MONDAY 10 1876</h2> Lovely day. Go to Tannery at 8. See some fellows for thefrom StC shooting {Crows?} on the River. The City has Steam up this a.m. trying her boilers. Worden comes in at 11 & I read Bruks Bill to him. He goes over River. I write Jar. McEdwards this a.m. to send me Copy of my Evidence in any Insolvent matter. Jim Holohan not at work to day. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2>APRIL TUESDAY 11 1876</h2> Lovely day Go to Tannery at 8. Jim Holohan at work. Put down Drain to Brun House. Take Cleases Stage for StC. Fare 50 cts. See Calvin Brown, about Mothers evidence make fresh bargain with Scott about his Hides buy all his No 1 Steers from 58 to 90 # @ 7 cts. & all No 1 Heifer Hides from 58# at 6½ cts 2 months. See Lawder "tight." Cigars & oysters 75 cts, Candy 50 cts, Fare home on Cars 87 cts. Worden goes on to Rockport & Rochester tells me about party at Rockpt going with him to Buffalo. Mrs Hudson come down from StC. Mrs. Milloy comes home. Pay Worden $400 this am leaving balance due of $500 in all <h2>APRIL WEDNESDAY 12 1876</h2> Raining Go to Tannery at 8. Talk with Paffard Heny & Clement about Bruk. Get letter from TP&Co last night to draw I draw by Letter today send my cheque for $2400. Sign accomodation note to TP&Co for $1600. Blank & return to them by Mail. Get telegram from TP&Co about Hides. Also telling me to Keep $60 out of Dft money. Get letter from McArthur to send 600 more Hides. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> {repeat of previous page} <h2>APRIL TUESDAY 11 1876</h2> Lovely day Go to Tannery at 8. Jim Holohan at work. Put down Drain to Brun House. Take Cleases Stage for StC. Fare 50 cts. See Calvin Brown, about Mothers evidence make fresh bargain with Scott about his Hides buy all his No 1 Steers from 58 to 90 # @ 7 cts. & all No 1 Heifer Hides from 58# at 6½ cts 2 months. See Lawder "tight." Cigars & oysters 75 cts, Candy 50 cts, Fare home on Cars 87 cts. Worden goes on to Rockport & Rochester tells me about party at Rockpt going with him to Buffalo. Mrs Hudson come down from StC. Mrs. Milloy comes home. Pay Worden $400 this am leaving balance due of $500 in all <h2>APRIL WEDNESDAY 12 1876</h2> Raining Go to Tannery at 8. Talk with Paffard Heny & Clement about Bruk. Get letter from TP&Co last night to draw I draw by Letter today send my cheque for $2400. Sign accomodation note to TP&Co for $1600. Blank & return to them by Mail. Get telegram from TP&Co about Hides. Also telling me to Keep $60 out of Dft money. Get letter from McArthur to send 600 more Hides. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2>APRIL THURSDAY 13 1876</h2> Go to Tannery at 8. Dont hear from Crombie to day abput Dft. Ship McArthur 50 Hides 1502# remain at Tannery all day. Telegram Crombie about Dft. & Dft. to my order for $1500, Cash $805, Dis. Stamps & Conv. $4436 I retain $50 out of Cash & send TP&Co all the rest of Cash & Dfts. this is sent on the 14th <h2>APRIL THURSDAY 13 1876</h2> Go to Tannery at 8, up to Mail at 11. Get money & Dfts from Crombie & send same to TP&Co less Dis @ $50, Kept out by JAB as per Instructions. Wild Pigeons flying very thick & low this Eve'g, dont go out, wind from South & strong. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2>APRIL SATURDAY 15 1876</h2> Get up at 5 Herbert & I go out shooting Pigeons, shoot Crow & SawBill {Red breasted Merganser duck}. River full of Ice. Pigeons dont fly Paid Marten Dolan teaming to loads $150 up to Mch 31st Pay Woodington on a/c. Rm @ $25 & take Rx. <h2>APRIL SUNDAY 16 1876</h2> Go to Church & Stay in Balance of day. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2>APRIL MONDAY 17 1876</h2> Take Cars for Toronto this am Take papers for Blake Kerr & Boyd to go on with Answer to Bruk Bill served on me in Chancery. Take the fast train from Hamilton this is 1st train thru run, go down in 105 hours five minutes arrive at 430 P.M., go to Parsons then up to Blakes office & see Fletcher. Ed Scadding & Parsons come down to American this Eve'g & stay till 11. Ticket from Bridge $420, Dinner 50 cts. Ship McArthur 50 Hides 1532# @ 30 cts. I pay JWFletcher $2500 on Blake Kerr & Boyds a/c & dont take Rx. <h2>APRIL TUESDAY 18 1876</h2> Go to Blakes office at 10 & have long consultation with JW Fletcher, go into all the Case with him. Buy Shoes for Wife & Baby at Hewitts & pay for them $200, order shoes for myself & dont pay for them, price $600. Meet Elijah Moore tanner from St Thomas at American Parsons have long talk. Go to Theatre with him tonight. Agnes Booth & Junius Brutus Booth, act. { father JB Booth Sr died in 1852 so must be brother, Junius Brutus Booth Jr. & sister-in-law Agnes, of John Wilkes Booth} </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2>APRIL WEDNESDAY 19 1876</h2> Take train at 10 for StCaths Moore goes as far as Hamilton Bill at American $350 Paper 50 cts, Draw at SBank StC on TP&Co as per Instructions for $2500, Dis & Stams $4082 send TP&Co pr Expenses $240900 & retain $50. Dinner at StC 50 cts. get home via CSRR {Canadian Southern Rail Road} at 8 P.M. <h2>APRIL THURSDAY 20 1876</h2> Go to Tannery at 8 & stay all day am. Capt Dick comes to Tannery & we go up town together. stop in at Clements get Dinner & have sleep, go to Tannery at 4, Have Go in Clements & Millers Stores this eve'g Bruk there, I tell about his Bruks getting $800 from S Herou of John Frasers money. Bruk goes out, Donnelly there, Tom Ball & I got home together. I pay Ross the Barber $150 for mending Adas Guitar, Pay Mrs Mulholland $20 on a/c her Bill is $17 & I give her 2 - $10 Bills </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2>APRIL FRIDAY 21 1876</h2> Dont feel well, stay at home all day. Aurelia Mars calls <h2>APRIL SATURDAY 22 1876</h2> Str{Steamer} City of Toronto, leaves at 6½ a.m. for Toronto; I stay at Tannery all day. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2>APRIL SUNDAY 23 1876</h2> Go to Church. Go to Tannery at 3 P.M. & stay till 6. Jno McMillan & father there. <h2>APRIL MONDAY 24 1876</h2> Str {Steamer} City makes her 1st trip this AM. River full of Ice. it has been snowing steady since a week ago Saturday. She cant go up River. Claesons comes over. I ship 63 Sds {sides} 8 Rolls of Sole Leat {leather} to TP&Co 1440 # which yields 60% leat. I get Horse & Buggy from D Waters & CP & I drive out to 4 mile pond I shoot a Duck but dont get it get back at 6. CP & I sit up till 1 A.M. talking, he promises to pay me my money middle of next month. Our profits for 1 Year at 150 Hides per Mch is $25000. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2>APRIL THURSDAY 25 1876</h2> CP takes City & returns this A.M., seems much pleased with prospects. <h2>APRIL FRIDAY 26 1876</h2> Go to Tannery at 8. Ship JD McG 50 Hides 1649½ # 50 cts., $49485 Get Horse & Buggy from D Waters this P.M. & take wife out for drive to 4 Mile Pond. Get Telegram from TP&Co to ship 50 Hides to Montrar to their order as they arriv. by Boat tomorrow. Ship 1 sack Hair to TP&Co 8 Bushels Philip Luscombe begins work this P.M. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2>APRIL THURSDAY 27 1876</h2> Go to Tannery at 7. Ship 50 Tannd Hides to order of TP&Co to Montreal & get Hardman & Co. 1483#, 30 cts each $444.90._ remain at Tannery all day <h2>APRIL FRIDAY 28 1876</h2> Go to Tannery at 8. Jno McMillan gets 3 Bus. Lime & 6 Bus. before. Telegraph TP&Co to send me $330 Sandho brings 5 Hides 290 8 cts $1595. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2>APRIL SATURDAY 29 1876</h2> Go to Tannery at 8. Longhurst brings 1 Hide 45# 5½ @ 247. I remain at Tannery all day._ <h2>APRIL SUNDAY 30 1876</h2> Go to Church. Mrs. Milloy calls in P.M. I dont go out. Cha & Hughs & Morrison work at Engine to day both get very Drunk </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2>MAY MONDAY 1 1876</h2> Go to Tannery at 8, find 2 pieces Glass broken in office & Blood on the Windows & door, discover Hughs was very drunk yesterday Hughs promises to join the Sons of Temperance. goes up with me & see Robt Warren, & introduce him to Warren. <h2>MAY TUESDAY 2 1876</h2> Go to Tannery at 6½ Robt Jacobs Beasemans begins work. Ship Bus Lime 80bbl to Hallam v Boat this AM Get letter from C Parsons about Hallams {illegible cut off} me 50 Hides from Hallam by Boat today. They fall 6 11/50 # short pr Hide. Get letter from TP&Co enclosing $200 Cash & 3 Cheques $50 each in all $350. Pay Men this Eve'g. Str City, cant get to Wharf for Ice. When she returns from Queenston {Knocks?} Ice away. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2>MAY WEDNESDAY 3 1876</h2> Go to Tanry at 7 F Clark & Anthony at work this AM. Str City gets in today. Get letter from TP&Co about drains $1900, at 3 mos. Put up Hair for Hallam 200 Bags Draw out Statement for Apl. stay at Tannery till 9 PM. <h2>MAY THURSDAY 4 1876</h2> Go to Tanry at 7. Ship Bags 200 Hair on City to Hallam. I go over for Boat this 1st time today. Send Fletcher & Cassels & Boyd, about my Mothers Answer H Bruks Bill. In. Scadding & Hewitt & return shares he Made for me see Kerr & Anderson about Invoice & Marshalls a/c. Have talk with Charley Howe about Sole Leat Sit at Americans & talk with Capt. Bartlett till 12. Parsons returns from Montreal today, tells me he can sell Hardman lots of Leat. & Campbell will take 100 Hides per week. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> {repeat of previous page} <h2>MAY WEDNESDAY 3 1876</h2> Go to Tanry at 7 F Clark & Anthony at work this AM. Str City gets in today. Get letter from TP&Co about drains $1900, at 3 mos. Put up Hair for Hallam 200 Bags Draw out Statement for Apl. stay at Tannery till 9 PM. <h2>MAY THURSDAY 4 1876</h2> Go to Tanry at 7. Ship Bags 200 Hair on City to Hallam. I go over for Boat this 1st time today. Send Fletcher & Cassels & Boyd, about my Mothers Answer H Bruks Bill. In. Scadding & Hewitt & return shares he Made for me see Kerr & Anderson about Invoice & Marshalls a/c. Have talk with Charley Howe about Sole Leat Sit at Americans & talk with Capt. Bartlett till 12. Parsons returns from Montreal today, tells me he can sell Hardman lots of Leat. & Campbell will take 100 Hides per week. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2>MAY FRIDAY 5 1876</h2> Take Boat at 7 for Niagara Expenses $225 Pay Scadding yesterday $100 for having my Coat fixed last fall. Very Cold & Stormy Crossing Lake River full of Ice. Hard work getting to Wharf, Boat dont go to Lewiston. <h2>MAY SATURDAY 6 1876</h2> Go to Tannery at 7. Get Horse & Buggy from D Waters & go to StC & take wife. Capt Dick brings me Papers by Boat this AM from Blake Kerr & Boyd. I take them to StC & hand in to Ford McDonald & pay him 60 cts. It is the answer to Bruks bill in Chancery. I sign & execute I C Deed to land in Raleigh of Mr Settles for Ryker (J.C.) I draw on TP&Co for $1900 as per instructions from them, draw at 3 mos @ 7 3/8 & send TP&Co r Expense $1857. Dis & Stamps $42.42. Pay Tom Mills this Eve'g $20 on a/c. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2>MAY SUNDAY 7 1876</h2> Go to Church in am & pm Mr Hughs comes up & we take walk to old Fort. Dont go out again. <h2>MAY MONDAY 8 1876</h2> Go to Tannery at 6½. Go to Lewiston on Boat with Capt Dick. Ice heavy After dinner Servos begins hauling Car load of Coal. We are quite out. We have up 63 Hides. Get notice that Cask of Mead has arriving for C.S.R.R. Pay Wm Longhurst $1580, last months Hide a/c. including a 62# Hide in Mch. He tells me Chittendens are Comeing this week, & F Currie is going to move on his farm. Call in at Clements (G.A.) & have some Bitters with Dentist, after that J T Kirby Tom Blair & Murphy & I got to Longs & have some. Kirby & I go to his office & have {fuss?} </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2>MAY TUESDAY 9 1876</h2> Get home at 10 last night, up at 8 this a.m. Walk to Tannery with Ada Coln Kingsmills body comeing over in Boat. Boat cant get in for Ice, lands at Fort passengers Alex Servos & I drive to Fort. I feel badly. J.T. Kirby & I have row at Wordens sale Alphins Cox & I go to Tannery. <h2>MAY WEDNESDAY 10 1876</h2> Dont go to Tanry today, dont feel well </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2>MAY THURSDAY 11 1876</h2> George Sims comes up to house at noon & tells me C Hughs is drunk. I go down with George & dismiss Hughs. Put S Hindle on to watch tonight. Hughs very bad. {page holder covers this} Hughs $650 accdly {accordingly} {page holder covers this} <h2>MAY FRIDAY 12 1876</h2> Go to Tannery at 6 30 A.M. Hughs still drinking. Sam Hindle watches at Tannery last night. Insure Mothers dwelling house & furniture for $2500 for 3 Years in Manufacturers & Merchants Mutual Co Alpheus Beamer, Hamilton also $2000 on Machinery etc. in Tannery I pay him $1350 on Policy on House C Parsons come over in Boat & returns again. He hands me $30 for Expenses, say he'll let me have the Money I ask'd for on 15th mn receive letter from IT Kirby, accepting mine written yrterday to him Hughs joins the Sons tonight S Hindle watches tonight </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2>MAY SATURDAY 13 1876</h2> Go to Tannery at 6. Find Hughs not at all right yet. Jno McMillan has {Bren?} the Constable up for assault. I am supoened also Hughs. see Hughs coming out of Welshs saloon. I tell him when I get back to Tanry I will pay him off Monday. He asks me to try him one week more. I promise. Leave Tannery at 9 P.M. Sam Hindle watches tonight. <h2>MAY SUNDAY 14 1876</h2> C Hughs calls before I am up. I talk with him he is all right. I go to Church, Jessie McFarland dont {bow?} {to me?}. After dinner go to Tannery find all right Worden & Grale call, walk up together Sam Hindle dont watch tonight </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2>MAY MONDAY 15 1876</h2> Go to Tannery at 6. find all right. Get leather ready to ship to McArthur tomorrow F Currie goes to Boat to meet Chittendens, they dont come. I remain at Tannery all day, dont go to dinner. Pay Porter in full to day his balance due on 1st May. <h2>MAY TUESDAY 16 1876</h2> Go to Tannery at 645. Dolan hauls Lea 10 Rolls to Cars & brings back Bbl Chemicals Pay Freight on same $469 Give Geddes $5 Bill he hasn't change & says he will send me balance. Get letter from NC 248 George St. also from A Beamer about Insurance. Ship McA 50 Hides 1848#, over 8 # over ½ Buy 1 Box Herrings from Jim Miller & pay him 50 cts. Steve Sherwood for 2 Bolts 50 cts. Morrison puts them in. F Currie goes to Boat & meets Mrs Chittenden & Lawyer & drives them home. Get shoes from Hewitt today. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2>MAY WEDNESDAY 17 1876</h2> Go to Tannery at 7. remain there all day <h2>MAY THURSDAY 18 1876</h2> Go to Tannery at 7. Take Boat at 11 for Toronto. We go from Wharf to Wharf in 1 hour & 8 Minutes. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2>MAY FRIDAY 19 1876</h2> Take Boat at 7 for Niagara arrive at 910, remain at Tannery all day. <h2>MAY SATURDAY 20 1876</h2> Raining Go to Tannery at 7. Scadding & wife come over. He & I drive to StC. Get Horse & Buggy from D Waters. Make Dft on TP&Co. at 3 Mos for $3200. Proceeds $3147.26 Expenses $375 </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2>MAY SUNDAY 21 1876</h2> We all attend Church Scadding & I go to Tannery in P.M. <h2>MAY MONDAY 22 1876</h2> Scadding & Wife take Boat for Toronto. I take Cars for the S Bridge, NC comes from Hamilton arrives at Bridge at 11 We go over Bridge put up at Atwoods. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2>MAY TUESDAY 23 1876</h2> I catch train at 8, cross the Bridge, & take CSRR home. Pay Bill at Atwoods $500 Extras $400, NC takes WYC to S & boat home. <h2>MAY WEDNESDAY 24 1876</h2> Go to Tannery at 7½. remain all day. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2>MAY THURSDAY 25 1876</h2> Ship LJ Campbell the 50 Tann'd Hides 1625½ #. <h2>MAY FRIDAY 26 1876</h2> Go to Tannery at 7. Pay R Best 400 steak 50 cts. Ship 210 Tann'd Hides to TP&Co 5433#. 42 Rolls. 33 Sds {sides} overruns 184#. Get supoena to attend Rosseau's trial at Police office. Hugh Sims goes up. Get D Waters Phaeton & drive Wife up River. Call at Capt Bartletts & Jim McFarlands. See Mrs. Chittendens Carriage at Paffards House. Drive up as far as Thompsons. Thompson comes out & talks to us & wants us to go in. We see Deal Smith at Flint Curries old House & Miss Currie talking to her at gate. She (D.S.) lets us as see her going in. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2>MAY SATURDAY 27 1876</h2> Go to Tannery at 7. Have some words with Hughs about Weighing leat {leather} I weigh it over. Find he made mistake. Ship 100 Tann'd Hides to L.J. Campbell {?} 3277½# overruns 15 1/{?} in all. Pony Meat from I Bishop pay him 58 cts. Meet youngest Miss Thompson at Boat, she dont speak. Garrett & Miss Hugett go up on Cars to Buffalo. <h2>MAY SUNDAY 28 1876</h2> {Blank} </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2>MAY MONDAY 29 1876</h2> Go to Tannery at 7½ take Deed from my Mother, for Blake, Kerr & Boyd, of Milloy to myself, also Insurance Policy. Take Rothsay for Toronto at 930 Gale Dickson & family go over. Meet Scadding make out Insurance Policy Application for 2000 more on Tannery. Get Shoes for Ada $325. Have long talk with Fletcher about misdirecting letter Parsons complains about Sole Leat. {Sole Leather} shows me some Baltimore, it is not as firm as mine, show it to his man who agrees with me, return by Rothsay Expenses $200 Parsons starts for Montreal this Eve'g <h2>MAY TUESDAY 30 1876</h2> Go to Tannery at 7½. Miss Thompsons 2 - come down in Car, have long talk with them. Mrs. Chittenden Lizzie & John & little John come to station & go up on Cars. I send Adas shoes over by Capt Dick. to clean (ge? word cut off} </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2>MAY WEDNESDAY 31 1876</h2> Go to Tannery at 8. stay all day. nothing of importance to note. <h2>JUNE THURSDAY 31 1876</h2> Go to Tannery at 7. remain all day. nothing of importance to note. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2>JUNE FRIDAY 2 1876</h2> Go to Tannery at 7. Raining Write Fannie Thompson & mail letter. C Parsons & Wm Thom come over by City this P.M. & return by same boat. C Parsons hands me $250 on a/c last months Expenditure says he will send Cheque for balance. He also hands me 2 Notes 1 at 2 Mos for $500. 1 at 3 Mos. for $400 payable to my self to apply on my private a/c. I to take them to StC & get easier discounted I intend trying it at IB tomorrow. <h2>JUNE SATURDAY 3 1876</h2> Get Horse & Buggy from D Waters. Go to Tannery at 7. Go to StC to try & get TP&Co. notes cash'd for $900, cant get it done. Buy Lace Shawl for Wife. Mrs. Ketchum picks it out. She goes up with me. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2>JUNE SUNDAY 3 1876</h2> Go to Church. C Hughs calls up in on his way from Church this P.M. I dont go out this Eve'g. <h2>JUNE MONDAY 4 1876</h2> Go to Tannery at 7½. Buy Ticket on Rothsay return 150 go to Toronto. Dinner 50 cts. Go to Thom & Parsons about Notes & money. They give me 1 cheque dated 13th inst. for $250. 2 cheques dates today for $125 each on private a/c & tell me to keep the Note dated on 3rd for 3 mos for $400 & get some cash'd at Bank in StCaths. They also give me a cheque to Balance last month a/cs for $6363. I get back at 615 P.M. Ship J Hallam 200 Bags Hair 50 cts - $100. D Waters gets of Sds Harness Leath. 131# @ 40 cts = $5240 dont pay for it </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2>JUNE TUESDAY 6 1876</h2> Go to Tannery at 7½. Shipp'd 10 Rolls 50 Tann'd Hides to order of TP&Co. Montreal. @ 28 cts cash for W T Egan. Jas Barry sends down for Fleshings & sends $500 accdly {accordingly} by Boy. Give him 6 {½?} Bbls. Go up to Lewiston on boat this P.M. Get letter from C Worden this AM. L Follett cashes cheque of $6363 this A.m. I pay him $20 for Porter & Luscombes a/c. JC McMillan cashes cheque of $1.25 for me on Boat. <h2>JUNE WEDNESDAY 7 1876</h2> Go to Tannery at 7½. Shippd 2 Rolls 10 Hides to Jas Newton, Richmondhill 312#s. 30 cts CP tells me he pays for it. Send cheque by McMillan for $125 to get chequed for me in Toronto. I go up to Lewiston this P.M. & he pays it to me. I pay Jim Holohan & Hooley & Hughs their due Bills against me. Pay Webber $40 on a/c & J Mills bal of his a/c $ {blank} . Wife goes to Buffalo this a.m. I give her $1500. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2>JUNE THURSDAY 8 1876</h2> Go to Tannery at 8. Rec'd from T.P. & Co. 1 Bbl Oil 43 Galls @ 70 cts $3010, going to return the last Bbl they said it being bad. it contains 47½ {Schs?} at 80 cts = {blank} Pay H Chrysler $700 for Porter & take his Rx. Porter lends the money out of his pay with me to give Chrysler. Pay John Canochan $2700 bal in full due him. S Hindle comes in for pay. dont pay him. A D Fullmer slanders myself & my Mother in {GAClements?} Store today in presence of Wm Purcell & Jarrd Stocking. He told them my Mother Perjured herself & told lies in the Witness Box & swore to whatever I told her to swear to, that I also perjured myself & he was going for me. etc. <h2>JUNE FRIDAY 9 1876</h2> Go to Tannery at 8½. J Stocking stops me & tells me what A.D. Fullmer said about myself & mother in GAClements Book store yesterday. Wm Purcell tells me the same thing. ( See other page June 8th.) Robt Jacobs tells me Fullmer was trying to entice him to leave my Employment & go with him to Port Perry. Telegraph TP&Co to send more Hides. quite out. Pat Joe Carrs $500 on a/c of $15 due him for Gardening at Mothers. Give Wife $800 this a.m. to pay Soph {Sophia} as wages on 15th </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2>JUNE SATURDAY 10 1876</h2> Go to Tannery at 8. remain all day. <h2>JUNE SUNDAY 11 1876</h2> Go to Church and down to Tannery in P.M. & out to Dr Watts in Eve'g. Hughs walks as far as Oak Bush with me. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2>JUNE MONDAY 12 1876</h2> Go to Tannery at 7. C Parsons comes over in P.M. & remains over night. We go to Royal in Eve'g & Roll 10 Pins get home at 10½ sit & talk till 12 <h2>JUNE TUESDAY 13 1876</h2> Get Horse & buggy from D Waters & CP & I go to StC. He wants me to Draw for Note due on 15th for $2400. Crombie not do it until thursday. Says he will cash my note of $400 of TP&Co on the 1st July. We drive around by Queenston & crop over to Lewiston & get CP gets Chapman to sign Deed. I witness it. See F Currie & John in StC, meet Mrs. C & daughter at Pine Grove going to Thompsons. dont look at them It rains heavy & get caught in it. CP & I go to Mrs Ketchums in Eve'g. Parsons tells me this Eve'g to Keep $150 out of proceeds of Dft on Thursday. Peppler calls this Eveg & we buy the other Steer Hides he got from McCarthy today @ 46 3/4 </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2>JUNE WEDNESDAY 14 1876</h2> Go to Tannery at 9. Peppler comes over to Tannery & its & talks with Parsons & I hire Boat leaves at 11. We are to take the No 1 Steers a/c from 60 to 85 cts. Ship Bbl Oil 47½ Galls to TP&Co @ 80 cts = $3800 Ship 50 Tann'd Hides to TP&Co order Montreal 1584# <h2>JUNE THURSDAY 15 1876</h2> Go to Tannery at 7. C Hughs comes Herbert & Harvey come to Tannery to fish off Wharf this P.M. Nothing of note to day. Dont get proceeds of Dft today from J.B. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2>JUNE FRIDAY 16 1876</h2> C Hughs comes to house at 7 & tells me about row with Mrs McMillan last night, he has her Father up & {fined?} $500 & costs. I get proceeds of Dft frm JB this noon, as follows 1 Dft on Toronto for $1500 payable to JAB act. & $84250 in Cash. Get telegram from Scadding to go to Toronto this Eve'g. I go over & take funds with me. Ed meets me at Boat; I pay him at Hotel $49. for Insurance on Mothers House & 2000 on Tannery in Gore Mutual. <h2>JUNE SATURDAY 17 1876</h2> Go to Hewitts after buying Fish tackle. Pay Hewitt for my Shoes got few weeks ago $600 in full to date & order another pair. He tells me about Fullmer having a piece of my Leat {Leather} Go to T.P. & Co. & pay over proceeds of Dft less $150 on Private a/c & duries $4482. The{y} give me cheque for $8252 for tonight on O Extract 20 Bbls rec Thursday. I go to Hays & Co of {?} Furniture, come back on City this P.M. Expense $200. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2>JUNE SUNDAY 18 1876</h2> Go to Church with Wife this A.M. to Tannery in P.M. see the Noice on Mrs Courtneys lot defaced & my name on it. <h2>JUNE MONDAY 19 1876</h2> Go to Tannery at 8 see Mrs C & family in Carriage at Chryslers Telegraph J Barry to send for Fleshings his man comes down to day & Takes 8 bbls 480 accdly {accordingly} Give Wife $10 on a/c pay Longhurst Bert & Bishop my private a/c in full to date. Jas Barry calls this Eve'g & shows me what Bruk put up on Mrs Courtneys notice in lot. I Keep the Paper. I recognize Bruks hand writing in the word "alias" </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2>JUNE TUESDAY 20 1876</h2> Go to Tannery at 710 nothing of importance to day M Dolan brings 50 Hides from Peppler & Shepherd pr TMcCarthy <h2>JUNE WEDNESDAY 21 1876</h2> Go to Tannery at 8. remain all day. M Dolan brings 50 Hides from T McCarthy bot from Peppler & Shepherd Toronto. Harry Clarkson - written from New York. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2>JUNE THURSDAY 22 1876</h2> Go to Tannery at 7. remain all day nothing of importance today <h2>JUNE FRIDAY 23 1876</h2> Go to Tannery at 8. R Thorne comes in on Boat at 935 We go fishing after dinner, have poor luck. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2>JUNE SATURDAY 24 1876</h2> Up at 3 A.M. Thorne Hubert & I go fishing no luck Get Horse & Buggy fr Waters & Thorne & I go to StC. I {?} Dft on TP&Co 3 mos for $2500. Get Sold Dft on N York for $93280 Balance of $2445.07 Get proceeds of Dft. Draw out $4.69 overcharge on last Dft. Give it all to R Thorne at my office. I hand him back a Cheque TP&Co gave me on 17th for Toronto (& pay freight on {Sds?} for $8053 & R Thorne hands me Cash for same. I pay Geddes $30 on a/c of Freight. Mrs Thorne comes over & they both stay & spend Sunday. <h2>JUNE SUNDAY 25 1876</h2> R Thorne & I go to Church. Anne sick. Thorne & I go to see Dr. Henderson. R Thorne orders Horse & Buggy from D Waters & drives Mrs Thorne to Queenston afterwards Thorne & I drive out to 4 Mile Pond. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2>JUNE MONDAY 22 1876</h2> Breakfast at 8½. Thorne & wife go to Lewiston & back I take Boat & go to Toronto with them. Go to Hays & Co. & see about furniture I buy Wash Stand $975 Bureau for Ada $15.00 Stair Carpet 12 Yds. 12 yd $100, 2 Hammocks $800 4.00 Fish Tackle 65 cts Meet McArthur at T.P. & Co. they are bringing him to Settlement of some Kind. C.P. tells me, they will ose $2000 with him. I take tea at Scaddings & Gussie, Aggie George & I go to Horticultural Concert. meet Parsons & Horace Thorne get home at 10½ stay at Scaddings. <h2>JUNE SUNDAY 23 1876</h2> Leave at 7 on City for home, find all right at Tannery. M Dolan goes up for balance of Hides (34) from TMcCarthy bot from Peppler & Shepherd send up 4 small Hides to J Scott to sell. 181# in all at 5 cts = $905 Have to pay 20 cts for Inspection Dolan hands me balance $885 Ada goes over on Boat to School Concert with Mrs Milloy. W{Prager?} & Pope call about Atlas I pay him $800 & take Atlas this settles a/c Horse runs away & break buggy. I get Blake Kerr & Boyds a/c to day $108. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2>JUNE WEDNESDAY 28 1876</h2> Go to Tannery at 8. Ada & Mrs Milloy comes over. The Furniture comes over. Wife much pleased with it. Carpet for Stairs comes Telegraphs for Stairs Rods remain at Tannery till 7½ P.M. <h2>JUNE THURSDAY 29 1876</h2> Go to Tannery at 7½. Stair Rods come over by City. When I go to dinner help Wife put Stair Rods down. Go to Tannery & stay till 7½. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2>JUNE FRIDAY 30 1876</h2> Go to Tannery at 8. D Servos delivers Gdr. of Coal. Longhursts Steam scow gets ½ ton Coal charged. Roll up & Ship for City this P.M. 150 Tann'd Hides 48# Lend Chas Herou $100 <h2>JULY SATURDAY 1 1876</h2> Dominion day Go to Tannery at 8. Porter & Hughs at work. Excursions from Toronto & Buffalo. Ned Heron comes over on City, goes to Tannery & sits till Boat comes down River. he returns in her. I go with Herbert to Capt Bartletts talk about "Starling." Go up to dinner at 100 return to Tannery at 3, Capt Mrs Bartlett & myself go to Lewiston on Steam Yacht run up in 45 Minutes, come down in 30° {° symbol for minutes} Have 1st look at Royal tonight Ada & I go down & hear music </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2>JULY SUNDAY 2 1876</h2> Wife & I go to Church, and go back afterwards. We get a rain Storm this P.M. <h2>JULY MONDAY 3 1876</h2> Go to Tannery at 7. Lizzie & Mrs Chittenden go to Buffalo on Cars. I take stage for StC, get note of TP&Co payable to myself discounted proceeds $3902 Note is for 400 at 3 ms. Dis $698, Expenses to StC $175 Buy Gloves for Wife $100, Suspenders for Self 60 cts. Pay H Curlisk $2400 on a/c Pay Thad S Davis of Buffalo $700 accdly {accordingly} on old a/c, meet him on Street with John McKeon </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2>JULY TUESDAY 4 1876</h2> Paid Papers on a/c $1000 Get {too faint to read?} for Blake, Kerr & Boyd $100 Coat 375 {umbrella?} 225 suspenders for Herbert 125 toothbrush 60 cts. Expenses $200 & let from TP&Co $242 to pay mens wages for June. <h2>JULY WEDNESDAY 5 1876</h2> Take Boat at 7 Heavy Fog Wife & Ada at Boat. N Chittenden goes up on Boat. I go up with wife. Dont speak to Chittenden. Will Sage comes down. I begin this P.M. to get our monthly statements. I pay men off this noon. Robt Jacobs goes by Boat to Toronto & Oshawa says he will be back Tuesday. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2>JULY THURSDAY 6 1876</h2> Go to Tannery at 7½. work at statements all day. Gn. busi Get Monthly statement off, & go to work taking Stock. Give Statements to Hamey on Boat to Mail in Toronto. {Gnat?} Storm to day & Rain <h2>JULY FRIDAY 7 1876</h2> Go to Tannery at 7½. Busy at Stock all day. Get thro' this P.M. give Inventory to Abbott on the Boat to take to TP&Co also Enclose McCordicks letter about Hair. George Sims shows me a Hide with grain gone. I find pack in the {Barn Bin?} in very bad state Have Sims take it up. C Heron & Wife come in Tannery this e ve'g I show Mrs H thro Tannery. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2>JULY SATURDAY 8 1876</h2> Go to Tannery at 8. remain till noon. Get Horse & Buggy from D Waters & drive up to Parkers for River. Take Wife & Annie with me, get home at 8. Get telegram from TP&Co & ship all rough leat dry 1st Boat Monday Thermometer 92° in Shade today <h2>JULY SUNDAY 9 1876</h2> Extremely hot. Thermometer 96° in Office in Tannery today. Wife & I go to church. I dont go out again. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2>JULY MONDAY 10 1876</h2> Very hot this A.M. go to Tannery at 8. Ship 75 Hides for City this eve'g 2358# ships 88 {?} for City this P.M. 2553½ # Dolan brings my Bureau & wash stand to day from Boat. <h2>JULY TUESDAY 11 1876</h2> Go to Tannery at 8, remain all day nothing of moment to note. Mr Hughs at work finishing Harness. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2>JULY WEDNESDAY 12 1876</h2> Go to Tannery at 7 remain all day nothing of moment to note <h2>JULY THURSDAY 13 1876</h2> Go to Tannery at 8 remain all day - nothing of moment takes place </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2>JULY FRIDAY 14 1876</h2> Go to Tannery at 730 remain all day <h2>JULY SATURDAY 15 1876</h2> Go to Tannery at 8. Get Phaeton from D Waters this P.M. I, Wife, Ada & Baby & nurse drive out to Chittendons to see Mr Smith Afterwards Wife baby Herbert {Harry?} & nurse drive out to 4 Mile Pond & fish. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2>JULY SUNDAY 16 1876</h2> Go to Church with Wife this a.m. dont go out again to day Excessively hot Thermometer 95° in Tannery office this P.M. <h2>JULY MONDAY 17 1876</h2> Go to Tanry at 7½ make out statement of Leat. 10 cts sold & shipp'd from Tannery from Feby 3 to July 1st 1876, to take to Toronto. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> {note month -- page may be out of place} <h2>SEPTEMBER MONDAY 4 1876</h2> Go to Tannery at 8. make Estimate of monies rec'd for Augt Expenses & mail to TP&Co. Telegraph Scadding to meet me at Boat this Eve'g. Buck goes over ar 11 A.M. I go over in Eve'g take Gun with me to show Cooper. Meet EAS at Wharf. Sit up late tonight. <h2>SEPTEMBER TUESDAY 5 1876</h2> Breakfast at 9. Go up to TP&Co. They dispute about my Estimates. They pay me $84 in Cash & one cheque for $5581 & one for $3060. Donald Milloy & I go up & see Dr. McMichael about Mrs. Courtneys affairs. I return by City. Pay J Bishop on my return $1240 for July Hides, ride up home with him. Alex Clark, Scott & Morrison 3 Curriers arrive. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2>JULY TUESDAY 18 1876</h2> Go to Tannery at 730 A.M. Take Boat at 11 for Toronto to see T.P. & Co. take Statement of Leather - sold & shipped from Feby 3rd to July 1st, 1876. T.P. & Co. weigh up Stock in store. C.P. says after adding all up, the Stock shows $1000 over what is Charged against the Tannery, but this does not include the profits what the Tannery has made. CP tells me to wait over till tomorrow P.M. I go to Hewitt & get new pair shoes dont pay him for them. Scadding & I go out this Eve'g at 10½, sit & talk with D Milloy till 12 A.M. <h2>JULY WEDNESDAY 19 1876</h2> Get up at 7½, go to TP&Coy see Rutledge. He tells me the losses for past 6 mos will eat up profits CP tells me they cant buy me any money, at present, will pay me the 1st of Augt, will give me as usual my $100 per month, & will give me every dollar of my profit on next 1st Jany, they give me 1 Cheque dated 20th for $2849 for Hides - 1 Do dated 26th for $7056 for Car of Coal in May last. - They give me a memo. of the quanitity of Leat {leather} they have on hand in Toronto, & say they will send me Balance sheet by Saturday next. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2>JULY THURSDAY 20 1876</h2> Go to Tannery at 8. remain all day - nothing of moment to note. Get 1 Cheque from TP&Co for $2849 & 1 Do for $7056, & pay Coal a/c <h2>JULY FRIDAY 21 1876</h2> I go to Buffalo via Lewiston this A.M., meet EJ Emery at Falls, go to Continental & have dinner. I return via CSRR this P.M. See Frank Martin. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2>JULY SATURDAY 22 1876</h2> Go to the Tannery at 730 A.M. remain all day. EA Scadding & wife come over in P.M. John Ewart comes over in {engine?} Boat Scadding & wife, Ada & Clara Ewart & wife & myself go to Hop at Royal this Eve'g. Mrs Ewart gets Phaeton from D Water this P.M. 4 o'clock. Ada drives her out. <h2>JULY SUNDAY 23 1876</h2> Go to Church Scadding & wife go with wife & I. We take Communion. Scadding & I go to Royal in PM, see Will Sage & Lawder. then go to Tannery. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2>JULY MONDAY 24 1876</h2> Go to Tannery at 8. Ship 82 Sds Harness to TP&Co 1326# Men wheel it over. I give Indy Lawder $575 to pay dis. on Recieval note due on 27th inst at Quebec Bank, - $250. Ada goes to Toronto & back. EAS & wife & Mrs Ewart go over to day. I pay J Bishop $1996 on his Hides last month. Pay J Sandho for 14# Shoulder $175. Miss Donovan goes to Buffalo this a.m. Capt. Bartlett pays me $100 he owed me in making change sometime ago. <h2>JULY TUESDAY 25 1876</h2> Go to Tannery at 8. tell D Waters not to let any one have Credit on my a/c. D Waters mak himself brings Horse & Phaeton round to my place at 1 P.M. says Mrs. McFarland dont want it. I tell him I dont want it, he takes it home. I dont go out driving today. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2>JULY WEDNESDAY 26 1876</h2> Go to Tannery at 7½. Go to Lewiston on Boat at 9½. Dora Clark & Martha Smith come down in Boat with me & we go up to house. I dont come back to Tannery till 4, nothing of importance to day. Willard Platt orders some Harness Leat. {leather} finished. <h2>JULY THURSDAY 27 1876</h2> Go to Tannery at 8. remain till noon. Agg & family leave by Chases Stage for StC & Port R. Wife, Dora & Martha come to Tannery at 5½, we ride up in Cars Get telegram from Indgers Lawder about Note, answer, Engage horse & buggy from D Waters to go to StC tomorrow </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2>JULY FRIDAY 28 1876</h2> Get Horse & Buggy from D Waters & take Martha Smith to StC. Have nice drive up. Go to Welland House XXX Dinner Leave for home at 4 take in 4 Mile Pond on way home X home at 745. Dont go out again. Expenses $200. Martha took medicine yesterday from Maria has Headache this Eve'g. <h2>JULY SATURDAY 29 1876</h2> Go to Tannery at 8. Give Herbert 85 cts. Wife $200, Cadet Excursion from Buffalo today. George Dorr comes down. Meet Cyrus {Dean?} on Wharf. Fisher {&?} Currier from Jordan calls for a job today Dorr, Martha Ada Wife I go to Hop at Royal tonight. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2>JULY SUNDAY 30 1876</h2> All go to Church this A.M. Mrs Ketchums friend from New Orleans, Preaches. Dora Clark, Martha Smith, Ada & I go to Royal this Eve'g & hear Poppen Guighs Band. Get home at 10. <h2>JULY MONDAY 31 1876</h2> Go to Tannery at 7 remain till noon, then up to dinner. Then back to Tannery, remain till 7. dont go out tonight </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> {repeat of previous page} <h2>JULY SUNDAY 30 1876</h2> All go to Church this A.M. Mrs Ketchums friend from New Orleans, Preaches. Dora Clark, Martha Smith, Ada & I go to Royal this Eve'g & hear Poppen Guighs Band. Get home at 10. <h2>JULY MONDAY 31 1876</h2> Go to Tannery at 7 remain till noon, then up to dinner. Then back to Tannery, remain till 7. dont go out tonight </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2>AUGUST TUESDAY 1 1876</h2> Go to Tannery at 7½. Wife Baby & nurse, Dora Martha & self go over on City at 11 & return by same Boat. Pay McMillan $300. Martha & Dora go up to house after returning. Maria waits at Tannery for me. We call in at John Sandho's. Meet Mrs {Dedicle?} at Rolands & Mrs W Ele & Mrs John C in Carriage Maria stops & speaks to Annie. We dont go out this Eve'g. <h2>AUGUST WEDNESDAY 2 1876</h2> Go to Tannery at 7½, remain till Noon. Bedstead comes over from Stayrs by Boat this A.M. I put it up at noon. Go to Tannery. Coming up Tanny order Horse & Buggy from D Waters & take Dora Clark & Baby out to 4 mile Pond for drive, get back at 815 & take Martha out for drive return at 10 X. Maria mad at our staying so long. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2>AUGUST THURSDAY 3 1876</h2> Go to Tannery at 8. I order Horse & Phaeton from D Waters for 4 O'Clk P.M. Maria drives Martha & Dora out to Chittendens & leaves them there. Then comes & drives me out to {StC?} with Baby Herbert & Lizzie Rogers. Maria loses her gloves. get home at 8. <h2>AUGUST FRIDAY 4 1876</h2> Go to Tannery at 8. Rutledge comes over in Rothsay City this Eve'g to check bouchers, etc. forgets his Papers & balance sheet. He telegraphs for them. Lilly White & friend get left from Toronto 23 Cruickshank St. Rutledge & I telegraph to Elmira & Buffalo about O Extract. Mother Liz, Maria Ada Herbert Rutledge & I go to Royal. Poppen Guighs Concert. Tickets $350. Chittendens & Annie there. We wait & see two dances. Annie C does not speak to Maria, Dora nor Martha there. Rutledge bring me from TP&Co $200 Cash & Cheque $125. 1 Do 9600 & 1 Do 9700 </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2>AUGUST MONDAY 7 1876</h2> Rutledge & I go to office at 8½ remain all day at work at bouchers. We both go over by City at 5. I lend Rutledge $200 on Boat. I go up to Horticultural Gardens & meet C Parsons, have talk about Hose, lea {leather} etc. Scadding walks down to American with me, sit awhile & talk I go to bed at 12. <h2>AUGUST TUESDAY 8 1876</h2> Up at 8. Go & get shaved see Scadding. Get rubber Hose $200 return by City. Expenses $200, order Hides & Japonica am introduced to Mrs Bruk (widow) by Mrs Willie Milloy. Wife Arthurs comes over. Go to tannery on arrival of Boat & find Hughs drunk. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2>AUGUST WEDNESDAY 9 1876</h2> Get Horse & Buggy from Waters to go to StC. take wife. make Dft on T.P. & Co. for $1900. at 3 mos due Nov 1. I Express the procceeds {proceeds} all but 33 to TP&Co viz. $175700. -- I pay Fowler for Watches and Clock $20, & get Rx. Buy Jim Holohan 1 Doz lemons 50 cts, ½ dox Oranges 25 cts. Meet Miss Haddad ( & party) at StC. C Hughs goes to Buffalo with Temperance Excursion this A.M. he is pretty sober when he starts gets drunk up there & stays over <h2>AUGUST THURSDAY 10 1876</h2> Get Horse & Buggy from Waters at 11 A.M. Go to Tannery at 8. C Hughs come back on Cars at 9½ from Buffalo, still drunk. He leaves Tannery at 1145 A.M. & dont return till after 6 P.M. , very drunk I put Jas Kerr Engineer on as Watchman tonight. I go to Clifton about Lime. see Thos. Willson & engage Lime at 25 per Bush. see Berryman on my return home Martha Smith goes up with me. Mrs. Chittenden brings her in this A.M. I put up horse at Grahams. XX Get home at 7. Find things at Tannery all right except as above. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2>AUGUST FRIDAY 11 1876</h2> Go to Tannery at 7. Find Hughs lock'd up in Room. Steve Follet comes down & talks to Hughs He promises him to stop drink & go up to Meeting & get reinstated. Jno Murphy hands me $97 from McMillan procceeds of one of two Cheques I handed him yesterday to get Cash'd, the other is for $96, which he still holds. Hughs gets reinstated tonight Jim Kerr stays on Watch tonight. {August Saturday 12 1876 missing} </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2>AUGUST SUNDAY 13 1876</h2> Dont go to Church this A.M . Go to Royal & Tannery this Eve'g then up to J.M. Kirby's to see John Stevenson & talk till 11 Martha & I stay home from Church X <h2>AUGUST MONDAY 14 1876</h2> Go to Tannery at 8. Martha starts for home I go to S Bridge with her. X I return by Boat at 4½ P.M. Go to Tannery remain till 7½, then go home. Call at Royal on my way up & see {Wismeth?} about Wire Fish line & talk with him about it </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> {same as previous page} <h2>AUGUST SUNDAY 13 1876</h2> Dont go to Church this A.M . Go to Royal & Tannery this Eve'g then up to J.M. Kirby's to see John Stevenson & talk till 11 Martha & I stay home from Church X <h2>AUGUST MONDAY 14 1876</h2> Go to Tannery at 8. Martha starts for home I go to S Bridge with her. X I return by Boat at 4½ P.M. Go to Tannery remain till 7½, then go home. Call at Royal on my way up & see {Wismeth?} about Wire Fish line & talk with him about it </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2>AUGUST TUESDAY 15 1876</h2> Go to Tannery at 7½ stay all day. Write Scadding about the Insurance on Tannery, $120. Ask him to send me sample of Tobacco by parcel post. See Flemming of Lewiston about Japonian & Valonia Go to Lewiston on City - this afternoon trip. <h2>AUGUST WEDNESDAY 16 1876</h2> Go to Tannery at 8. pay Webb $600 on a/c this month. Take 2 new packs in {Yard?} this forenoon. Take out and hang up in dry room 30 Hides this day: I call at office & get letter from Fanny Thompson. Get telegram from TP&Co to Ship McArthur 60 Hides. 2090# is the weight of above. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2>AUGUST THURSDAY 17 1876</h2> Go to Tannery at 7, meet McArthur 60 Tann'd Hides 2090# @ 3 cts = $627.00. Ship & go over with Leat {leather} on City. Ada goes over with me. Ned Scadding meets us on Wharf. Go up to his place to Dinner. Go to Horticultural Gardens this Eve'g Lidertafel {Liedertafel German Singing Society} in Concert meet C Parsons & Thorne there. I stay at Scaddings all night. I pay Scadding $120 for Renewal of 2 Policies on Tanning $4000 from 20th inst. get Rx <h2>AUGUST FRIDAY 18 1876</h2> Go down to Scaddings office & see Boustead about Hose Leat {leather} He wants me to write him. Go to TP&Co. they give me two Cheques for Duties & freight in O Extract 1/4546 & 1/4465 . Take Boat at 2 for home. Call & pay W Hewitt $600 for shoes got & in full to date. Get home at 4 P.M. Take Cars at 7 for Buffalo Meet Geo McFarland & folks at Continental. spend Eve'g together </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2>AUGUST SATURDAY 19 1876</h2> Get up at 6. Fannie A Thompson dont come on 1st Train. Comes at 1240 We have dinner & take Cars CSRR at 4 for home dont go out this Eve'g. <h2>AUGUST SUNDAY 20 1876</h2> All go to Church. Maria meets Mrs Haines & Husband from Buffalo. We go to Royal in Eve'g & call on above. they walk up home with us & sit awhile </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2>AUGUST MONDAY 21 1876</h2> Go to Tannery at 8, nothing important to day. Write Alex Clark, & Boustead. Engage Boat for Picnic tomorrow <h2>AUGUST TUESDAY 22 1876</h2> Start for 4 Mile Pond in Boats with Capt Bartlett & wife at 9. Have splendid day. Catch lots of Fish & I shoot 1 Duck. Get home at 7 </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2>AUGUST WEDNESDAY 23 1876</h2> Go to Tannery at 8. Find C Hughs under influence of Liquor. Take him up in office. He then tells me John McMillan has been giving him Whiskey & Ginger Wine all along & coaxing him to drink. He also got Hughs to let him have fleshings for his Pigs etc. Hughs wants me to tell Follett, & he Hughs will testify against McMillan. <h2>AUGUST THURSDAY 24 1876</h2> Go to Tannery at 8. Hughs all right Fannie Thompson, Ada, Wife, Baby & nurse go to Toronto on Boat. Scadding meets us at Boat. Go in Carriage to Scaddings. After dinner Ed & I go down town. I call & see Parsons at Store. Go to Horticultural Gardens at 630. Mrs. Rogers goes with us. Germania Band of Buffalo give Concert. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2>AUGUST FRIDAY 25 1876</h2> Ed & I go down town at 9. Dont see Boustead about the Hose Leat {leather}. In TP&Co. they want me to go to StC tomorrow & draw. Take Boat at 2 P.M. for home. Garrett & 2 Miss Hewgells on Boat. Dont go out this Eve'g. Call & see Caston & Co about sole leat {leather} say they pay 4 cts for Oak backs, & would prefer buying from me. -- Hughs tells me McMillan was taken up & fined this P.M. $2300 <h2>AUGUST SATURDAY 26 1876</h2> Fannie Thompson goes with me Get Horse & Buggy from D Waters & go to St C to draw, make Dft on TP&Co 3 mos for $3200. Get 2 Dfts in Toronto & give both Dfts & procceeds to CParsons who comes over by Boat this P.M. & meets me at Tannery. He goes back on Boat. Dora Clark comes in from Chittendens this A.M. Mrs C drives her in. We dont go out this Eve'g. As I come up from Tannery notice Bruk has altered Mrs Courtneys notice again. I notify Barry. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2>AUGUST SUNDAY 27 1876</h2> Fannie Thompson Ada Dora Clark Maria & I go to English Church, Our Church being repaired. This Eve'g Fannie & I take walk to Bank. Mrs C Lizzie & Lettie at Church. <h2>AUGUST MONDAY 28 1876</h2> Go to Tannery at 7½, meet Angus Morrison, Arthur & Wife on Wharf, have long talk. After dinner order to Waters Horse & Phaeton at 4 P.M. Wife & Dora go up River. Flint C. calls out to Dora Postal Card We let her out & she goes & gets it. I drive out to 4 Mile Pond after 6. See Bruk & Wall on Corner. Notice still up. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2>AUGUST TUESDAY 29 1876</h2> Go to Tannery at 8½ Dora Clark goes down with me. She takes Rothsay for Toronto, see Notice for Currier in Globe this A.M. meet C Dean on Wharf ride up town with him on Cars. I pay duties on Valonia $155 H Paffard cashes Cheque of TP&Co for me $4540. Maria gives Dora $600 accdly {accordingly}. Get telegram from IDMcs for 50 Hides immediate Begin taking out 60 Sds Sole this P.M. Lend IMLawder on Rousseaus Wharf $2500, to apply on Note <h2>AUGUST WEDNESDAY 30 1876</h2> Dora Clark goes to Buffalo this a.m. meet J.C. Kirkpatrick wife & daughter on Cars. Pay $5.00 for Cord Wood. Send Jas Wiley by Mail (Fred Warren as Witness) a TP&Cos Cheque for $7500 to pay note held by him of mine for Possession on Life Insurance. I receive two cheques by mail from TP&Co 1 for $7500 & 1 for $2500. Uncle John returns from Pelham this Noon by Chase. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2>AUGUST THURSDAY 31 1876</h2> Go to Tannery at 7½. Nothing of Importance takes place today <h2>SEPTEMBER FRIDAY 1 1876</h2> Go to Toronto on Rothsay NC goes over go to Shakespeare X 50, meet Scadding at office. Have lunch together go to T.P&Co then back on Rothsay Expense $300, Flint C goes over. Fannie Thompson gets back from Pelham this P.M. Gets letter to start for home at once. Packs up tonight. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2>SEPTEMBER SATURDAY 2 1876</h2> Ada, Fannie Thompson & I go up to Lewiston. Get Fannie ticket to Chicago on Boat from McMillan $1530 ccdly {accordingly} remain at Tannery most of day. <h2>SEPTEMBER SUNDAY 3 1876</h2> Wife & Ada go to Methodist Church. I stay at Home Stocking calls & I walk down with him. Lawder comes in. I walk to Hotel with Mrs Lawder & JMS meet Robt Dickson & have talk </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> {Pages for Monday, September 4, 1876 and Tuesday, September 5, 1876 are after July 17, 1876 page 104} <h2>SEPTEMBER WEDNESDAY 6 1876</h2> Go to Tannery at 9. Go all over to get Cheques cashed to pay men today. only get one done. Clark & Scott drunk this A.M. Pay men off tonight C Wordan comes to office at 6. Have long talk. <h2>SEPTEMBER THURSDAY 7 1876</h2> Go to Tannery at 8. Porter not at work. Drunk. Scott begins work this A.M. Old Texas begins stuffing this A.M. Worden goes up on Cars this a.m. New Girl Ellen begins work this a.m. Get telegram from IDMcCs for 60 Hides said his message & TP&Co as order'd by them. Have no Hides ready here. I go to Buffalo on Cars this eve'g to meet Worden & get gas fittings. Meet Worden at /d Wilcox 149, Carroll St Lizzie Morgan there, see Worden {Go?} on Cars at 1 A.M. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2>SEPTEMBER FRIDAY 8 1876</h2> Go down to Toyes & Co. get 2 1½ in Elbows, & 1 Brass Stop Cock 1½ in. Get home on Cars at 9½. Meet John Jolley at Rosseaus, with Bob Best go to Bests House have dinner there. I drive up home at 12 M. remain in all day. Meet McArthur at Wharf buy 2 tickets to Buffalo & return. {the following sentence appears to have been either erased or written so faintly as to be illegible} <h2>SEPTEMBER SATURDAY 9 1876</h2> Go to Tannery at 720. find all right. Porter at work. receive 10 Rolls Light Hides from TP&Co to make into Russett Bridle - also 3 Sheep Skins & Curmer's {round} Knife </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2>SEPTEMBER SUNDAY 10 1876</h2> Go to Church this A.M. <h2>SEPTEMBER MONDAY 11 1876</h2> Go to Tannery at 8, remain all day. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> {pages for Tuesday September 12, 1876 and Wednesday September 13, 1876 appear to be missing} <h2>SEPTEMBER THURSDAY 14 1876</h2> Go to Tannery at 8. Remain all day. <h2>SEPTEMBER FRIDAY 15 1876</h2> Go to Tannery at 8.30 remain all day. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2>SEPTEMBER SATURDAY 16 1876</h2> Go to Tannery at 8, remain all day. Get cheque from TP&Co for $75 <h2>SEPTEMBER SUNDAY 17 1876</h2> Go to Church sit up in Gallery </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2>SEPTEMBER MONDAY 18 1876</h2> Stormy no Boat this AM Boat come in at 5 P.M. I go over in City with leat {leather} for Hamilton Fair. Get in Toronto at 9 C Parsons meet me send leat by Express to Hamilton <h2>SEPTEMBER TUESDAY 19 1876</h2> Take Cars at 815 for Hamilton get to the Fair Grounds at 1030 get leather placed. Take prizes on all 4 Kinds. Meet Geo Secord, & McArthur, meet Morehouse of Buffalo at Royal in Eve'g. Get back to Toronto at 12. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2>SEPTEMBER WEDNESDAY 20 1876</h2> Up at 7 go to TP&Co at 10. return by City this P.M. Bring over Curmer's Knife Blades etc, meet Ned Campbell at American. <h2>SEPTEMBER THURSDAY 21 1876</h2> Go to Tannery at 8. remain all day </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2>SEPTEMBER FRIDAY 22 1876</h2> Go to Tannery at 815 remain all day <h2>SEPTEMBER SATURDAY 23 1876</h2> Go to Tannery at 8, call in at Jim Millers have bot soda, go to Dock come up at 11 Capt Bartlett & I go to Jim Millers & have ginger ale at Worders Pump. Go to Dinner at 2 then down to Tannery & up at 5½. Call at Jims & have Ginger Ale down, en {engage?} Miss Patterson & have talk, also Miss Willson, go home at 8. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2>SEPTEMBER SUNDAY 24 1876</h2> Raining Get up at 6. {Katie?} down Stairs & find Ginger Ale our under Steps I open & take some. Wife & Emly go to Church. I go up & lay down on bed K {X with circle around it and two dots at 9 and 6 o'clock} <h2>SEPTEMBER MONDAY 25 1876</h2> Go to Tannery at 8½ remain all day </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2>SEPTEMBER TUESDAY 26 1876</h2> Go to Tannery at 8½, remain all day Gave Wife $10 for House <h2>SEPTEMBER WEDNESDAY 27 1876</h2> Go to Tannery at 8, remain all day. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2>SEPTEMBER THURSDAY 28 1876</h2> Go to Tannery at 8. Take Cars at 10 for Buffalo. Geale goes up with me. I call at Willcox's 129 leat {leather} Roll {Sp?} X buy roll paper, return by train this Eve'g. find Telegram from CP to go to StC tomorrow to draw & meet him. <h2>SEPTEMBER FRIDAY 29 1876</h2> Go to Tannery at 8. Horse & Buggy from DWaters to to StC to draw drew 2445.07. Get Measured for Coat & Shirts. See Lawder about Sombra Leat {leather}, also Chas Hamilton, C Parsons, meet me at Welland House at 7 We meet Jim {Caines?} there. He wants to buy Parsons interest out of Tannery. We drive home tonight </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> == SEPTEMBER SATURDAY 30 1876 == {dates have been cut off} C Parsons and I go to Tannery at 9½: CP examines Stock very much pleased with it. Jas Fleming of Lewiston calls I pay him for 4 Bales Japonica & 1 Bbl Valonia $47 per City. I hand C Parsons balance of procceeds of Dft less the above $47. He hands me back $308 on a/c of Expenses for Sep. & says he will send me Cheques for $225 to Cover Rent to date & my $100. After dinner we call on Mrs Ketchum. Go to Tannery at 4 Roll up 20 Sds {sides} Harness & 10 sds Russett Bridle & Ship TP&Co +10 Hose Bretts for E Kraft & ship per City. CP goes out on City this Eve'g. Pay men part {wages?} Katie goes to Toronto this A.M. M Patterson goes over on Bells this A.M. == OCTOBER SUNDAY 1 1876 == {dates have been cut off} I go to Church with Herbert this A.M. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2>OCTOBER MONDAY 2 1876</h2> Go to Tannery at 8. Men all working. Pay Curriers at noon. They not satisfied with wages & quit work I telegraph TP&Co to put notice in paper for Curriers <h2>OCTOBER TUESDAY 3 1876</h2> Go to Tannery at 7. Jas Barry sends team for Fleshings, they are very putrid, he pays me $300 accley {accordingly} for 6 Bbls leaving balance of $150 @ 75 cts per BBl John Bishop calls I pay his Bill for Hides for 2 last months pay $41. Pay S Sandho for his tallow in full to date </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2>OCTOBER WEDNESDAY 4 1876</h2> Go to Tannery at 7½ remain all day, no Curriers yet. Make out Statement for Augst & Sep to take to Toronto tomorrow. C Parsons when over last promised to send Hides at once but no Hides yet. Limes all getting empty. <h2>OCTOBER THURSDAY 5 1876</h2> Go to Tannery at 8. Take City & go to Toronto about Hides. Get 3 cheques from TP&Co 1 for $4078 & 2 for $50 each = $14078 Go up with Scadding to tea. Then go to C Parsons & stay till 11. Parsons foot cut. stay with Scadding all night. We trade Pipes. Get letter frm Blake Kerr & Boyd that Case is set for the 20th at StC. Go up & see Fletcher this P.M. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2>OCTOBER FRIDAY 6 1876</h2> Go down to City at 9, call at TP&Co, suit 2 Curriers over, Heavy lea {leather} on 90 over in Southern Belle. Capt Dick walks down with me to Belle, meet Patterson on board, have talk in Cabin. Old Patterson on board, anxious to have me go to Buffalo with him meet Curriers on board <h2>OCTOBER SATURDAY 7 1876</h2> Go to Tannery at 7½. 3 Curriers begin work. Geo Scius begins scouring with them, no work in {Brum?} House for him. I go to dinner at 12. Stop in at GA Clements & get some Royal Butters,. Kirby & Gral comes in. I remain quite awhile. Call at Dave McMillans buy & pay for groceries. Call at Woodingtons & A Daveys, meet James Wiley in McMillans Store & he returns me my note of $75, given for Life Insurance, not having it at time I paid same. Dont feel well after getting home. Give Ada $10. Get Stove this A.M. for Hugh's room. "call at Webbers" </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2>OCTOBER SUNDAY 8 1876</h2> Remain in all day <h2>OCTOBER MONDAY 9 1876</h2> Go to Tannery at 7. Go over to Boat no Hides. Capt Dick shews {shows} me letter frm H.M. Hewgill asking for $25. I remain at Tannery all day </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2>OCTOBER TUESDAY 10 1876</h2> Go to Tannery at 8. Mother & I go to Toronto, on City. she goes up to Scaddings I go up & see Cassels re appoin. tomorrow at 3 P.M. for Mother to come & see him. I go up & stay at Scaddings tonight meet Old Jacob Bastedo there Dave Bastedo & wife call I sleep with Old Mr Bastedo <h2>OCTOBER WEDNESDAY 11 1876</h2> Ned & I go down on City at 9 Ned goes to Caledonia at 10. We meet Beu Hadden at Depot I talk to him about Dates patent Coal Tar Burner. go up to TP&Co's CP dont want to work in any Hides at present, says he cant get them. Call at Hewitts buy Trunk for C Hughs, meet Cassie & Mother at 3 P.M. go to Blakes office, wait till 4, for Cassels remain 1 hour with him. I go & see C Parsons, ride up to Scaddings with him, have tea then to to Cassels house & consult with him, then to C Parsons & remain till 10½ then go to American & stay all night. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> {repeat of previous page} <h2>OCTOBER TUESDAY 10 1876</h2> Go to Tannery at 8. Mother & I go to Toronto, on City. she goes up to Scaddings I go up & see Cassels re appoin. tomorrow at 3 P.M. for Mother to come & see him. I go up & stay at Scaddings tonight meet Old Jacob Bastedo there Dave Bastedo & wife call I sleep with Old Mr Bastedo <h2>OCTOBER WEDNESDAY 11 1876</h2> Ned & I go down on City at 9 Ned goes to Caledonia at 10. We meet Beu Hadden at Depot I talk to him about Dates patent Coal Tar Burner. go up to TP&Co's CP dont want to work in any Hides at present, says he cant get them. Call at Hewitts buy Trunk for C Hughs, meet Cassie & Mother at 3 P.M. go to Blakes office, wait till 4, for Cassels remain 1 hour with him. I go & see C Parsons, ride up to Scaddings with him, have tea then to to Cassels house & consult with him, then to C Parsons & remain till 10½ then go to American & stay all night. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2>OCTOBER THURSDAY 12 1876</h2> Take City at 7 for home, meet T.H. Date at office. I lend him $20, till next week. go home at noon find Wife has moved Bedroom down stairs <h2>OCTOBER FRIDAY 13 1876</h2> Go to Tannery at 8½. Wife goes to Buffalo on train. I give her $425 accley. {accordingly} Receive from RP&Co 20 Rolls light Hides to be made in R {Russett} Bridle. I ship TP&Co 11 Rolls 55 heavy Tanned Hides 2028#, overruns 2# pr Hide. Henry McMurray & wife leave for home on Boat. Jim Scallion calls at Tannery to see me. Wife returns at 6 P.M. Hughs goes down in Slip this P.M. to put Rose on Water Pipe. too Cold, he dont succeed Pay Dan Servos $20 on a/c load Coal at Tannery delivered about July last leaving balance of $21 on same </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2>OCTOBER SATURDAY 14 1876</h2> Go to Tannery at 8. nothing of importance to day, at Tannery I take Stage for StCaths to see Lawder about trial with Bruk on the 20 prox. He remembers all I want to know. I take the 2 Shirts Carlisle sent back. They are to send me others. I pick out Cloth for Pea Jacket. I buy Gloves for Ada $100 I return by Stage at 3. very cold, F ABleleuch & A Cox come down. <h2>OCTOBER SUNDAY 15 1876</h2> Go to Church this AM Dont go out again today Hughs calls at 1 Hands me 2 telegrams from TP&Co, one to ship 20 Hides to McArthurs & 1 to Draw on them for $100 & pay Blake, Kerr & Boyd. The telegram came last night. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2>OCTOBER MONDAY 16 1876</h2> Go to Tannery at 8. Ship to McArthur 20 Tanned Hides 763# @ 30 cts $22890 Pay WH Chrysler on a/c $600 & get same credited on Bill. Get telegram to ship from TP&Co to ship McArthur 75 Tannd Hides <h2>OCTOBER TUESDAY 17 1876</h2> Go to Tannery at 8½. nothing of importance to day. Thorntons son gets 20 Bus Hair for Mrs Milloy. Hughs sprains his Ancle {ankle} this P.M. Bruk supoenas My Mother & all the Grocers to day per Tom McClellan to attend at StC in Friday. Wife & Ada comes down to Tannery this Eve'g. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2>OCTOBER WEDNESDAY 18 1876</h2> Lovely day Go to Tannery at 8. Hughs Ancle {ankle} better. Bill Teuch comes over on Boat. We tan leat {leather} this P.M. to Roll up tomorrow A.M. to ship McA {McArthur} <h2>OCTOBER THURSDAY 19 1876</h2> Go to Tannery at 8. Ship McArthur 15 Rolls 74 Tann'd Hides 2437# @ 30 cts = $73110. ship RP&Co 6 Bundles Roundings {Rounding: A process in leather finishing where the edges of the leather are beveled or rounded to create a smooth and even edge. In this case it likely applies to the excess material rounded off} 1209# Mother, Uncle John & Geo Scius & myself take Stage & go to StC, to attend trial tomorrow before Proudfoot. Walter Cassels comes by Train in the Eve'g. have consultation up in room after tea. We all stop at Welland House. I stay up late with Sergent OKeefe & {Grant?} </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> {page with October Friday 21 1876 and Saturday 22 1876 is missing} <h2>OCTOBER SUNDAY 22 1876</h2> Go to Tannery at 8½ & remain all day. <h2>OCTOBER MONDAY 23 1876</h2> Go to Tannery at 8. Rec from Thos McCarthy 49 No 1 Hides 3056# = 6 3/4 = $20628 1 No 2 58 = 5 3/4 = 333 </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2>OCTOBER TUESDAY 24 1876</h2> Go to Tannery. Stop at Geo Clements on way up. We decide to go to Centennial together, after dinner go to Tannery & remain till 6½. <h2>OCTOBER WEDNESDAY 25 1876</h2> Go to Tannery at 8 & remain all day take Boat for Toronto. Go up to Blakes office & see Fletcher & Cassels. They feel as good as I do over the result of trial, stay at American tonight. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2>OCTOBER THURSDAY 26 1876</h2> Up at 7. Breakfast& go up to Scaddings office then to town & down to TS Tiers Store. Have hot words with Trus. Ed Scadding with me. Go to TP&Co tell CP about it. Pay Hewitt for Iow Trunk $425 C Parsons down to American this Eve'g Stays till 11½ get 5 # Tobbacco {tobacco} from Scadding @ $100 per #. dont pay him. Receive from TP&Co Cheque for $75 at their office: <h2>OCTOBER FRIDAY 27 1876</h2> Return from Toronto this a.m. Go to Tannery at 8. Get Harness ready to ship tomorrow. Mrs The Str {steamer} Magnet aground at Queens Whf {wharf} as we come out. Pull her off. Mrs. Algier from Ashtubula Ohio, gets on our boat from the Magnet. I talk with her all the way over. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2>OCTOBER SATURDAY 28 1876</h2> Ship TP&Co this a.m. "the last trip of the City" 25 Rolls 25/2 Harness back 2832# 1 Bundell Seraps 155 .24 = 131# <h2>OCTOBER SUNDAY 29 1876</h2> Go to Church this A.M. don go to Tannery in P.M. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2>OCTOBER MONDAY 30 1876</h2> Go to Tannery at 7½. Meet C Parsons about going to Centennial, remain at Tannery all day. Str {steamer} City comes over from Toronto this noon. Capt Dick & I spend Eve'g at Capt Bartletts & have oysters, stay till near 12. <h2>OCTOBER TUESDAY 31 1876</h2> Go to Tannery at 8. remain all day. Str City starts for Charlotte at 6 A.M. I </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> {repeat of previous page} <h2>OCTOBER MONDAY 30 1876</h2> Go to Tannery at 7½. Meet C Parsons about going to Centennial, remain at Tannery all day. Str {steamer} City comes over from Toronto this noon. Capt Dick & I spend Eve'g at Capt Bartletts & have oysters, stay till near 12. <h2>OCTOBER TUESDAY 31 1876</h2> Go to Tannery at 8. remain all day. Str City starts for Charlotte at 6 A.M. I </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> {repeat of previous page and of one before that} <h2>OCTOBER MONDAY 30 1876</h2> Go to Tannery at 7½. Meet C Parsons about going to Centennial, remain at Tannery all day. Str {steamer} City comes over from Toronto this noon. Capt Dick & I spend Eve'g at Capt Bartletts & have oysters, stay till near 12. <h2>OCTOBER TUESDAY 31 1876</h2> Go to Tannery at 8. remain all day. Str City starts for Charlotte at 6 A.M. I </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2>NOVEMBER WEDNESDAY 1 1876</h2> Go to Tannery at 7½ & remain all day <h2>NOVEMBER THURSDAY 2 1876</h2> Go to Tannery at 8 & remain all day </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2>NOVEMBER FRIDAY 3 1876</h2> Go to Tannery at 8. remain all day. Get letter from R Thorne saying Parsons has gone north Duck Shooting. I decide not to go to the Centennial <h2>NOVEMBER SATURDAY 4 1876</h2> Go to Tannery at 8. Willie Rosseau comes up to house to Enquire about party in Philidelphia. {Philadelphia} They all start for Centennial on train. I remain at Tannery all day. Geale goes Duck Shooting up the River & takes my Decoys wants me to go, but I dont. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2>NOVEMBER WEDNESDAY 1 1876</h2> Go to Tannery at 7½ & remain all day <h2>NOVEMBER THURSDAY 2 1876</h2> Go to Tannery at 8 & remain all day </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> {repeat of previous page} <h2>NOVEMBER WEDNESDAY 1 1876</h2> Go to Tannery at 7½ & remain all day <h2>NOVEMBER THURSDAY 2 1876</h2> Go to Tannery at 8 & remain all day </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> {page for November Friday 3 1876 and November Saturday 4 1876 missing) <h2>NOVEMBER SUNDAY 5 1876</h2> Go to Church, in P.M. up at Grals quarters he is not at home. I go home. Take Ginger Ale & dont go out again. <h2>NOVEMBER MONDAY 6 1876</h2> Go to Tannery at 8. Go to dinner at 12, stop in at JT Kirbys - Coal Hole - dont get home till 4. Go to Tannery again then up Town, meet Willie Watt, he goes home with me, & goes in. I speak very cross to Wife, & tell Willie all about Flint Curries wife. etc. etc. & what the Chittendens said about him at Hop last summer to Dora Clark. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2>NOVEMBER TUESDAY 7 1876</h2> Quite Sick & remain at home all day. Herbert brings telegram from Parsons about {Beuus?} Hand I answer & tell him to send him <h2>NOVEMBER WEDNESDAY 8 1876</h2> Still sick. Herbert brings Dft on me from McDonough & James Toronto for $1425, it comes thro' Exps office I give him the money to pay it. Also Dft from Lyman Bros on TP&Co for $12586 which I sign & return to them. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2>NOVEMBER THURSDAY 9 1876</h2> Still sick & not able to go to Tannery <h2>NOVEMBER FRIDAY 10 1876</h2> Still quite sick & dont go to Tannery </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> (page missing for November Saturday 11 1876 and November Sunday 12 1876} <h2>NOVEMBER MONDAY 13 1876</h2> Go to Tannery at 9. C Hughs calls at the House for me. remain all day, at Tannery. Dont feel at all well <h2>NOVEMBER TUESDAY 14 1876</h2> Go to Tannery at 7½. Ship 10 Rolls 102 3ds Harness Leat {leather} to TP&Co Toronto 1545# </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> {page missing for November Wednesday 15 1876 and November Thursday 16 1876} <h2>NOVEMBER FRIDAY 17 1876</h2> Go to Tannery at 8. remain all day <h2>NOVEMBER SATURDAY 18 1876</h2> Go to Tannery 7½, & remain all day till 2 P.M. Get Horse & Phaeton from D Waters & drive Wife Ada & baby up River. Meet Miss Brown & another young lady on horse back. Young lady & Saddle turns. She gets off. I tighten up girth & help her on again. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> {repeat of previous page} <h2>NOVEMBER FRIDAY 17 1876</h2> Go to Tannery at 8. remain all day <h2>NOVEMBER SATURDAY 18 1876</h2> Go to Tannery 7½, & remain all day till 2 P.M. Get Horse & Phaeton from D Waters & drive Wife Ada & baby up River. Meet Miss Brown & another young lady on horse back. Young lady & Saddle turns. She gets off. I tighten up girth & help her on again. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2>NOVEMBER SUNDAY 19 1876</h2> Go to church with Wife. this A.M. Call at Mrs Ketchums this Eve'g. Raining all day. <h2>NOVEMBER MONDAY 20 1876</h2> Go to Tannery at 7. Go to Buffalo on Cars. Mrs. Ketchum goes up. Date's Burner arrives by train this a.m. also 60 Hides from Pepler & Shephard they are quite wet & fall short by our scale weight 37# Invoice weight 4142, our weight 4105#. I buy 58 ft 1 1/4 hose Pope. 30 ft 1 in Steam hose & couplings & Fittings from TToyr & Co, Expenses $265 Duties on hose $125. Do on Fittings $100 Get letter from TP&Co Enclosing cheque for $70. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> {repeat of previous page} <h2>NOVEMBER SUNDAY 19 1876</h2> Go to church with Wife. this A.M. Call at Mrs Ketchums this Eve'g. Raining all day. <h2>NOVEMBER MONDAY 20 1876</h2> Go to Tannery at 7. Go to Buffalo on Cars. Mrs. Ketchum goes up. Date's Burner arrives by train this a.m. also 60 Hides from Pepler & Shephard they are quite wet & fall short by our scale weight 37# Invoice weight 4142, our weight 4105#. I buy 58 ft 1 1/4 hose Pope. 30 ft 1 in Steam hose & couplings & Fittings from TToyr & Co, Expenses $265 Duties on hose $125. Do on Fittings $100 Get letter from TP&Co Enclosing cheque for $70. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2>(NOVEMBER - Month covered by page flattener} TUESDAY 21 1876</h2> Go to Tannery at 7. Work all day, Cutting Gas Pipe & fittings arrive. Str {Steamer} City arrives at 3 P.M. Capt Dick comes to Tannery & stays till 6. We wait up town till Cars arrive. Garrett & Miss Hewgill come down also Mrs Ketchum. I go home & dont go out again this Eve'g. I telegraph TP&Co to send Iron Tank at once. get Dft from Crombie this eve'g 1 for $1000 & 1 for $85584 proceeds of Dft on TP&Co of $1900, forward same by Mail to TP&Co this a.m. & Register Str {Steamer} City of Toronto arrives at 3 P.M. from Charlotte to lay up. <h2>NOVEMBER WEDNESDAY 22 1876</h2> Go to Tannery at 7 Enclose $872 to JF MacKlein for Rolling last Sole Leat {Leather} in Sept 10th/76. Mr Nash calls to see me about Keeping the a/c's etc.. Capt Dick calls. Pay D McMillan $250 for groceries to date & take Rx. Capt Dick calls after dinner & stays all the afternoon Lend Mrs Ketchum $1200 to be {ret.?} in a few days </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2>NOVEMBER THURSDAY 23 1876</h2> Go to Tannery at 8. Capt Dick calls at 9, & stays all morning. Mr Nash comes at 10 & begins fileing Invoices remains till 3 P.M. Capt Dick calls after dinner & stays till 4½ P.M. We go over to Boat & see McMillan. Work to day fixing Gas Pipes <h2>NOVEMBER FRIDAY 24 1876</h2> Go to Tannery at 8. Mr Nash comes up at 10 & stays till 3 P.M. Fileing Invoices. Capt Dick walks down to Tannery with me & takes Cars for StC, says he will be back tomorrow, {Capt then?} hands on the Boat leave for home this a.m. L Manifold is to meet Capt Dick at StC I work nearly all day fixing Gas Pipes. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2>{NOVEMBER Partly obscured by flattening tool} SATURDAY 25 1876</h2> Go to Tannery at 7. Borrow 1 Bbl Lime from JT Kirby, to be returned Monday. Get letter from Crude P oil Co & Invoice of Tar. Get cheque from TP&Co for $8040 on a/c of CSRR freight. Get 6 Empty Sale Bbls from D McMillan & 4 from Woodington. Tell C Hughs I intend paying him $10 per week this month & in future. Get Globe {Glove?} Calves & 3/8 Elbows & Is {invoices?} from Toyr & Co per Cars tonight. Get Invoice of Coal Tar this P.M. Lend JBGeale 25 this Eve'g. Get Salt Bbls 6 froom McMillan & 4 from Woodington. Hear Hides have gone up a cent by # in StC today Pay Geddes Freight $8245 per cheque & cash Get cheque from TP&Co this P.M. for $8040 for CSRR freight. <h2>NOVEMBER SUNDAY 26 1876</h2> Snowing & wet this a.m. Wife & I go to church. Mr Campbell gives out there will be no church this P.M. if storm continues. Get 2 Duck & 1 3/4 in Glove Calves from TToyr & Co & some 3/8 Elbows </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2>{Dates are cut off but are on the repeated next page NOVEMBER MONDAY 27 1876}</h2> Go to Tannery at 7½. Mr Nash comes at 10. Finishes Invoice Books this P.M. I pay him $400 on a/c of 3 days work @ $200 pr day. J.T. Kirby & Geale come in & tell us Hamilton & sons of Toronto are coming here to start business in Steel Works. Work at Gas Pipes all day. Cars change time this Am. leave here at 840 A.M. & R_ o 6 P.M. <h2>{Dates are cut off but are on the repeated next page NOVEMBER TUESDAY 28 1876}</h2> Go to Tannery at 8. Work at Gas Pipes etc. Kirby & Geale come down again. I stay at work all day. Go home at 6 3/4 P.M. Effie Milloy spends Eve'g takes dinner at my place I give her 1st lesson on Guitar & see her home. Write H Carson today. Get letter from EJ Emery to go to B on Thursday, answer cant go. Lend Mrs Courtney $100. 2 Cars containing 4 {Bbls cut off on this page, shown on next page} Extract arrives this a.m. C Get cheque from TP&Co for 6908 to pay Dfts. on Coal Tar 56 Bbls </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2>NOVEMBER MONDAY 27 1876</h2> Go to Tannery at 7½. Mr Nash comes at 10. Finishes Invoice Books this P.M. I pay him $400 on a/c of 3 days work @ $200 pr day. J.T. Kirby & Geale come in & tell us Hamilton & sons of Toronto are coming here to start business in Steel Works. Work at Gas Pipes all day. Cars change time this Am. leave here at 840 A.M. & R_ o 6 P.M. <h2>NOVEMBER TUESDAY 28 1876</h2> Go to Tannery at 8. Work at Gas Pipes etc. Kirby & Geale come down again. I stay at work all day. Go home at 6 3/4 P.M. Effie Milloy spends Eve'g takes dinner at my place I give her 1st lesson on Guitar & see her home. Write H Carson today. Get letter from EJ Emery to go to B on Thursday, answer cant go. Lend Mrs Courtney $100. 2 Cars containing 4 Bbls Extract arrives this a.m. C Get cheque from TP&Co for 6908 to pay Dfts. on Coal Tar 56 Bbls </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> {repeat of previous two pages} <h2>NOVEMBER MONDAY 27 1876</h2> Go to Tannery at 7½. Mr Nash comes at 10. Finishes Invoice Books this P.M. I pay him $400 on a/c of 3 days work @ $200 pr day. J.T. Kirby & Geale come in & tell us Hamilton & sons of Toronto are coming here to start business in Steel Works. Work at Gas Pipes all day. Cars change time this Am. leave here at 840 A.M. & R_ o 6 P.M. <h2>NOVEMBER TUESDAY 28 1876</h2> Go to Tannery at 8. Work at Gas Pipes etc. Kirby & Geale come down again. I stay at work all day. Go home at 6 3/4 P.M. Effie Milloy spends Eve'g takes dinner at my place I give her 1st lesson on Guitar & see her home. Write H Carson today. Get letter from EJ Emery to go to B on Thursday, answer cant go. Lend Mrs Courtney $100. 2 Cars containing 4 Bbls Extract arrives this a.m. C Get cheque from TP&Co for 6908 to pay Dfts. on Coal Tar 56 Bbls </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2>NOVEMBER WEDNESDAY 29 1876</h2> Go to Tannery at 8. Coal Tar 56 Bbls arrive this a.m. Pay duties on Pump $105 New Tank arrives from Toronto Receive 6 BBls Lime from L {Clerures?} N Falls. Receive 62 Hides pr Cars from Pepler & Shephard & 12 Bales Japonica from T.P. & Co. Get letter from D Milloy about Mrs C & McMichaels <h2>NOVEMBER THURSDAY 30 1876</h2> Go to Tannery at 7, remain all day. C Parsons come by train this Eve'g. Very stormy. We sit up quite late. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2>DECEMBER FRIDAY 1 1876</h2> Go to Tannery at 9, take lunch down & remain all day. Sims & Curriers drunk. We call in on way down & pay Mr Kirby $9180 duties on 40 Bbls Extract, receive cheque from C Parsons for 150. 2 cheques for $75 ea so CP says when next he comes over <h2>DECEMBER SATURDAY 2 1876</h2> C Parsons & I go to StC on Cars. We make Dft on T.P. & Co. for $3200. Comn & Dis $6907 Get procceeds $313097 & hand CP - he gives me $274 to apply on Tannery Expenses. Geo Woods orders from me 2 Sds Harness I return at 6 P.M. by train CP leaves at 1 P.M. CP & I go to StC in Cars. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2>{DECEMBER covered by flattening tool} TUESDAY 5 1876</h2> Pay T Blair 1000 on a/c Temple leave on Cars Mr Kirby pays me $600 rebait {rebate} for Duties in {Ext?} <h2>DECEMBER WEDNESDAY 6 1876</h2> At Tannery all day Kirby calls </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> {repeat of previous page} <h2>{DECEMBER covered by flattening tool} TUESDAY 5 1876</h2> Pay T Blair 1000 on a/c Temple leave on Cars Mr Kirby pays me $600 rebait {rebate} for Duties in {Ext?} <h2>DECEMBER WEDNESDAY 6 1876</h2> At Tannery all day Kirby calls </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> {repeat of previous two pages} <h2>DECEMBER {TUE covered by flattening tool} SDAY 5 1876</h2> Pay T Blair 1000 on a/c Temple leave on Cars Mr Kirby pays me $600 rebait {rebate} for Duties in {Ext?} <h2>DECEMBER WEDNESDAY 6 1876</h2> At Tannery all day Kirby calls </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2>DECEMBER THURSDAY 7 1876</h2> JR Kirby & Geale calls & talks about RR notes. Pay Woodington 1500 on a/c Get 50 cts {peat?} Shingles for C Parson <h2>DECEMBER FRIDAY 8 1876</h2> F {Date?} arrives at Tannery at 3½ P.M. We begin to {fix?} for 1 {?} Snow storm Bitter Cold Tonight, Jim Brown comes to work at 4 P.M. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2>DECEMBER SATURDAY 9 1876</h2> {Fearful - see next page word covered by flattening tool} cold & Stormy all day Work all day at Burner Bitter cold all day no steam in Tannery Get 1 Cord Wood from J McMillan. Jim Brown working all day <h2>DECEMBER SUNDAY 10 1876</h2> Bitter Cold Wife & I go to Church. F Date goes to Averys I go to Tannery in P.M. Jim Brown working there at Engine </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> {repeat of previous page with flattening tool not obstructing word} <h2>DECEMBER SATURDAY 9 1876</h2> Fearful cold & Stormy all day Work all day at Burner Bitter cold all day no steam in Tannery Get 1 Cord Wood from J McMillan. Jim Brown working all day <h2>DECEMBER SUNDAY 10 1876</h2> Bitter Cold Wife & I go to Church. F Date goes to Averys I go to Tannery in P.M. Jim Brown working there at Engine </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> {repeat of previous two pages} <h2>DECEMBER SATURDAY 9 1876</h2> Fearful cold & Stormy all day Work all day at Burner Bitter cold all day no steam in Tannery Get 1 Cord Wood from J McMillan. Jim Brown working all day <h2>DECEMBER SUNDAY 10 1876</h2> Bitter Cold Wife & I go to Church. F Date goes to Averys I go to Tannery in P.M. Jim Brown working there at Engine </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2>DECEMBER MONDAY 11 1876</h2> Try Burner today it dont work satisfactory. Date stays till dark. It stops working after date leaves. Prosser goes on to watch tonight. Geo Cummings works part of day. Brown works all day & quits tonight <h2>DECEMBER TUESDAY 12 1876</h2> Go to Tannery at 8 find Every thing in a Mess & burner not working. Go after Date to {Plumbs?}. Date comes down cant make it go. I abandon it, & make wood fire. Date says he wull send another Burner. & the castings {pc.?} will not cost me a cent, meaning Burners etc this Expenses Prosser dont watch tonight weather so moderate </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> {repeat of previous page} <h2>DECEMBER MONDAY 11 1876</h2> Try Burner today it dont work satisfactory. Date stays till dark. It stop working after date leaves. Prosser goes on to watch tonight. Geo Cummings works part of day. Brown works all day & quits tonight <h2>DECEMBER TUESDAY 12 1876</h2> Go to Tannery at 8 find Every thing in a Mess & burner not working. Go after Date to {Plumbs?}. Date comes down cant make it go. I abandon it, & make wood fire. Date says he wull send another Burner. & the castings {pc.?} will not cost me a cent, meaning Burners etc this Expenses Prosser dont watch tonight weather so moderate </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> {repeat of two previous pages} <h2>DECEMBER MONDAY 11 1876</h2> Try Burner today it dont work satisfactory. Date stays till dark. It stop working after date leaves. Prosser goes on to watch tonight. Geo Cummings works part of day. Brown works all day & quits tonight <h2>DECEMBER TUESDAY 12 1876</h2> Go to Tannery at 8 find Every thing in a Mess & burner not working. Go after Date to {Plumbs?}. Date comes down cant make it go. I abandon it, & make wood fire. Date says he wull send another Burner. & the castings {pc.?} will not cost me a cent, meaning Burners etc this Expenses Prosser dont watch tonight weather so moderate </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2>DECEMBER WEDNESDAY 13 1876</h2> Weather soft Go to Tannery, find Car of coal there for me, a large load. Geo Cummings, Hughs & myself & Prosser busy at Boiler & Furnace all day till 5 P.M. get steam up. Jim Longhurst calls at my House at 8 & tells me Hughs must go to StC tomorrow to give evidence in Re Jno McMillan. New Currier sent by TP&Co comes today from Brooklin <h2>DECEMBER THURSDAY 14 1876</h2> Go to Tannery at 7 Stay all day meet Hughs on road to StC. Two new Curriers come from Fergus. TP&Co send them Ship 6 Backs 68½# to E Peach send Invoice to T.P. & Co. Prosser goes on to watch. I tell him the heat to Keep up. Hughs does not come home from StC tonight. Rack with Leat {leather} falls in Dry Room this Eve'g. no steam on. Pay Geddes $150 cheque of TP&Co this day for Freight. Amelia {Mars?} calls tonight. I see Fleming & Deal at {Webbers?} as I go home this Eve'g. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2>DECEMBER FRIDAY 15 1876</h2> very cold Go to Tannery at 7. Find Prosser has Kept up too much heat & injured 15 Backs that were tannying. I put Bullock & mate on to scouring this a.m. Get Pine Table from Canochan this A.M. n Geo Suirs watches tonight <h2>DECEMBER SATURDAY 16 1876</h2> Go to Tannery at 7. Geo Suirs still there. Clock marked all night I remain at Tannery all day I stop old Grundy working at noon Parker begins skivering after dinner. Barry comes to office & Supoenas me to Mrs Courtneys trial on Tuesday. I lend Barry for Mrs Courtney to pay 4 Witness fees $10. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2>DECEMBER SUNDAY 17 1876</h2> Dont get up till 10½ dont go to Church Wife goes. I go to Tannery at 12. find all right Geo Cummings runs Steam till 12. I stay till 4 P.M. & G Suirs stays till Watchman comes on. Clock stops last night at 9½. I wind her up this P.M. Hughs gets home at 4. been away since Thursday A.M. Barry calls at 6 at house. Mrs Courtney at 8½. I lend her for Fare to StC & back $150. <h2>DECEMBER MONDAY 18 1876</h2> Get to Tannery at 7½. Find Hughs there. He looks hard. I dont say anything to him or scold him about his spree at StC. I roll up Leat {leather} for Toronto & Hamilton. Hughs goes up town at noon says he got a Glass of Whiskey at Doyles. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> {repeat of previous page} <h2>DECEMBER SUNDAY 17 1876</h2> Dont get up till 10½ dont go to Church Wife goes. I go to Tannery at 12. find all right Geo Cummings runs Steam till 12. I stay till 4 P.M. & G Suirs stays till Watchman comes on. Clock stops last night at 9½. I wind her up this P.M. Hughs gets home at 4. been away since Thursday A.M. Barry calls at 6 at house. Mrs Courtney at 8½. I lend her for Fare to StC & back $150. <h2>DECEMBER MONDAY 18 1876</h2> Get to Tannery at 7½. Find Hughs there. He looks hard. I dont say anything to him or scold him about his spree at StC. I roll up Leat {leather} for Toronto & Hamilton. Hughs goes up town at noon says he got a Glass of Whiskey at Doyles. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2>DECEMBER TUESDAY 19 1876</h2> This should be entered on Friday 22nd "(I take Cars for Buffalo take up Steam Guage{Gauge} & get fix'd. I buy Car Soft Nut Coal, at $240, order Wrapping Paper, & get Gas fixings at Toyrs. Take up 13 Bbls Fleshings for L W Nash Jr. he pays me $125 pr Bbl & freight of Bbls down $180. Mrs Lansing Jr. goes up.) " Geo Suirs meets me at Station on returning & tells me Hughs was very drunk all day. I give him instructions & charge of Tannery & orders for Watchman, & Forbid Timmy Doyle to give Hughs any liquor. xThis A.M. Uncle John & I take Cars for StC to attend Mrs Courtneys Trial with Bruk. Grale Dicksons Wife dies at StC today. Meet WmA Thompson on Cars & family, going up & down from Bridge. Expenses $500. <h2>DECEMBER WEDNESDAY 20 1876</h2> Go to Tannery at 7. Give Hughs blowing up & discharge him. Follett comes up down & talks to Hughs & gets me to take him back. He promises to go up & be reinstated at Lodge tonight. I forbid J Rosseau to give Hughs any more liquor. I catch Willie Rosseau giving him Whiskey not 5 minutes after. Hughs goes up to Lodge & is reinstated. Herbert joins tonight. I go with him. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2>DECEMBER THURSDAY 21 1876</h2> Go to Tannery at 7, remain all day. Hughs sober <h2>DECEMBER FRIDAY 22 1876</h2> Go to Buffalo 740 Remain all day. Get Steam Guage {gauge} fixd, take up 13 Bbls Fleshings for Leo Nash Jr, he pays me Cash $125 Gold pr Bbl FOB at Niagara $180 freight on Bbls down. I buy Car Soft Nut Coal @ $240, order Paper. Mrs. Lansing Jr on Cars. Fieldy Willson & Jenny Ketchum go up. I get Gas fittings. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> {page missing for December Saturday 23 1876 and Sunday 24 1876} <h2>DECEMBER MONDAY 25 1876</h2> Go to Tannery at 8. Mother not well & feeling badly. Has had fuss with Lizzie. I go up at 2 with Herbert who comes to Tannery at noon. We have dinner at ½ past 2. Mother Uncle John Lizz, Ada, Herbert, Maria Annie & I all have dinner at my place. I go down to Tannery at 4 & stay till 7. <h2>DECEMBER TUESDAY 26 1876</h2> Go to Tannery & remain all day </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2>DECEMBER WEDNESDAY 27 1876</h2> Go to Tannery at 7. Remain all day. <h2>DECEMBER THURSDAY 28 1876</h2> Go to Tannery at 7. Go up to Mail at 11. Get letter from I Bank. "( see Friday 29th for which should've been enter'd to day about above letter stuff") Get Date New Tar Burner, Geo Cummings to put it in this P.M. & start it at 4½ Cummings then goes up town & gets drunk. I discharge him. Hughs setts up tonight. Herbert starts for Pt {Port} Robinson this A.M. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> {repeat of 2 pages ago page 195} <h2>DECEMBER MONDAY 25 1876</h2> Go to Tannery at 8. Mother not well & feeling badly. Has had fuss with Lizzie. I go up at 2 with Herbert who comes to Tannery at noon. We have dinner at ½ past 2. Mother Uncle John Lizz, Ada, Herbert, Maria Annie & I all have dinner at my place. I go down to Tannery at 4 & stay till 7. <h2>DECEMBER TUESDAY 26 1876</h2> Go to Tannery & remain all day </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2>DECEMBER FRIDAY 29 1876</h2> Go up to Tannery at 7. Find Geo Cummings drunk & gone up town½. ( I run Engine until 11 Then go up to P Office & get letter from I Bank enclosing 2 orders on Toronto, payable to my order. I endorse them & forward same to TP&Co & Register letter, 1/$920 & 1/$1180, 'part procceeds {proceeds} of Dft made on TP&Co at I Bank 27th for $2400. Balance in Cash $24486 I retain {$2400} to pay men.) Prosser works today & Watches tonight (I get new Tar Burner from Date & put it in this same P.M. start it at 4½) This is Brackets should be enter'd re 28th. Roberts the Currier runs off on train this A.M. Get letter from TP&Co enclosing Cheque for $8290 for Freight. I pay Geddes same. The greatest snow Storm this day & night that has occurred for several years. <h2>DECEMBER SATURDAY 30 1876</h2> Every place Block'd with snow this a.m. write TP&Co & enclose accomodation {accommodation} Note for $1100. sign'd, 4 mos. Enclose I.H. Stone {Res?} $350 for Lanterns & Register, get to Tannery at 11, write my letters at home & mail them on way down. Find Snow has drifted in & wet Leat {leather} in Dry room. Young Averys come & spend Eve'g at my Place with Ada. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2>DECEMBER SUNDAY 31 1876</h2> Storming & Snowing heavily. Maria & I go to Church. Herbert in Pt Robinson spending his Holidays. <h2>MEMORANDA</h2> Jany 18/21st Note due IB Bank JMS $350.00 Feby 16/19 Note due BBN A Lyman 11934 Apl 8/11 Note due BBN A Lyman 11400 Mrs Morgan No. 8 Jas St </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> {Back Cover Black leather} </div> transcribed https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/7963fe9bd2d9c86180e385dbb7023f77.pdf 844aceadccdff5976cdc65ce1a1b6fd9 PDF Text Text I just needed J.B, to Taylor From the settler put in three more years, lived from September A Farm Journal original diary of 29, of John on 5% lot 21 Concession finishing 1823, to in 1863. April 1,1902. 1874 Barnhill, 9, Morris an early Township in the County of Huron. Fis household consisted of himself, his wife Nacihel, James, presumed to be a brother, his son, Charles and a daughter Meggie. Thursday Jan. James 1 went to the terror staying in the tea, Charlie went to bush barn, Blyth with the gun. Watch (the dog) Jas. and Meggy at the Stewarts to see Dector for his hand,. with for Friday Jan. 2 Went to Seaforth with Jas. with 20 bags of spring wheat-left home at 7 about daylight and arrived home about 8. Great trains of teams on gravel road with cordwood. Many waiting to empty wheat at Big Mill. Seaforth in a great bustle. The snouw melting. Saturday Jan. 3 James cutting stave bolts with Sam Stewart. All writing letters. Letter from Miss Young telling of Dundas Church being blown down by gale of Dec. G. Strong thaw, fields becoming green again today. Weather so warm scarcely need a fire. Sabbath Jan 4 Roads muddy--only Jas., and I at Mr, from psalm 66, Evening stormy and cold, Spoke a few words on Job Chapter 2. Mann's Church. Sermon meeting at Stewarts.: Monday Jan. 5 Polling day for election for Reeve and Council, I voted for Thos. Kelly against Pat Kelly, a Rcman Catholic. Johathon Moore called, ~Evening Mr, and Mrs. Stewart and Mr., and Mrs. J Shortreed ‘came to tea., At 5 o'clock McArthurs called--they voting on the other Tuesday side. Jan. 6 Mrs. Sorrel and her mother and children came to tea. Mr, Sorrel came for them at 6 p.m., Walkedto Harry Clark's farm to get Charley for tommorrow. Found him squaring elm timber for barn, Jas. fixing up the sawing machine. I, preparing wood for stove. 24 �Wednesday Jan. 7 All up early. Jonathon Moore came. Set off for McArthur's wood to cut stove wood. Machine broke down, went to Walton for -repairs, Did little till dinner time, All went to Stewarts to dinner. UWent out again cut about 13 cords of wood. Thursday Jan. All all up ‘there. 8 at 6 a.m. 'John-.and logs. Charlie ing logs. All to get Dick broakfast McPhail came to with go to their bush. oxen Stewarts to and Dick splitting, Sam Stewart piling, Jas. took dinner with us. Fried pork -and tea. draw draw=- Satbeth Jan. 11 Communion Sabbath. Heard Mr. Mann on Eph. 5, "Walk in love", Mr, Rennell preached a striking sermon from "We are the circumcision," Were out about %, Deep snow--many sleighs at Walton. Interesting communion service. lust one table in the area, only 2 elders required, Mothers with infants came and sat all the time. Monday Jan. 20 Got to church in Farquarson's sleigh. Mr, Richardson and Mr. Campbell had children baptized. A sermon by Mr. Rennells. Skid=ding firewood logs. Got letters from Aunt Meggy at Edinburgh, Mr. John Gillies from Esgquesing writing us to visit him., Meggy re- ceived fine Christmas card. Tuesday Jan. 13 A busy day--sawing firewaod in McArthur's bush. R. Shortreed and his .oxen. HMr, Farquarson, the Stewarts, all came to dinner, and Jonathon Moore to tea., Charley splitting, Jamie Stewart driving~~had the sleigh going to and fro. Cut about 30 trees. Wednesday Jan. 14 Very cold and snowy day, north wind. Charly went to Harry Clarke. Annual meeting at school., Greater interest hearing school has been needlessly condemned, Trustee to be appointed 0ld McArthur called with boot to be mended. and report received, ‘Saturday Jan. Jas., 17 made a rake and testh from stick of new firewood Cold wind--Water in pails in house freezing, McArthur's. New cloth being fond of a roll when coming from the well. Taking tea sometimes Cays stretching out. into trousers. ternoon by daylight. Monday Jan. 19 from Horses made up in af- Dinner Went to Brussels to the mill at 9 and home at 4% p.ms Moore Rebecca on him Called with with Mr. Ferguson the minister, engaged all Evening illness, severe a who is recovering from The young Brodies and the Stewarts came in. writing to Scotland, 25 �Wednesday Jan. 21 Went sarly in Jonathon Moore's sleigh to cut firewood in Farquarson's, B8 men engaged--David Moore, Jas. McDonald, Jas. Farquarson, young Peter McNab. In the evening a meeting of J. Leckie's supporters for a member of parliament. Marked the logs and attended at the saw. Thursday Jan, 22 A day of drizzling rain without ceasing., Water pouring off the roofs, Leaving accumulation in the pipes. Pulling Indian corn off cobs. Reading Or. Aurns' Life % Times. Churned for the last time. Churn takes a long time. abbages for cows about done. Friday Jan. 23 Heard the Jackson's have got a harmonium, Jeany Stewart came with the big wheel and Meggy sct it a going. Jas. giving a half day to the Farquarsons' to Tinish their sawing. Burning the new wood in the stove now. Black cat staying mostly in the barn. Monday Jan. 26 Jas. taking home firecwood--7 loads. Wild starved pig sometimes come around., Carried in some swedish turnips from the pit. Colin McArthur called in the evening with papers. Meggy making and twisting worsted. Well freezing up--pouring in hot water. Jonathon Moore called to settle for sawing. Tuesday Jan. 27 Got from Farquarsons % of a cow--150 lb, Took it home on top of firewood. Cold and sleet then thaw. Cut up meat in the svening. Starved wandering pig found this morning sleeping with the young pigs. Closed woollen and Wednesday in all cotton Jan. the yarn doors. to Seems Stewarts'! weak to for want of food. Took weave. 28 fMeggy gone to visit the MacDonalds. Mr. Stewart helping with the firewood and came to tea., Supposed to have 65 cords home, Cleaned out young cattle and stocks. No wild animals seen near house at all except snowbirds. Large elm logs hauled on the road. Thursday Jan. 27 Blyth whistle shous clock to be 35 minutes fast. Having fresh meat for dinner. Jas. at Stewarts and brought the Globs which is full of elections, Shelling the Indian corn.of which the hens are very fond. Mending horse stalls., Heauvy snow fall today. Saturday Jan, 31 Taking in swedish for both stoves, Went tea, Fresh meat stowed, turnips with R. from the pit., to Shortreeds Slitting firewood in the evening for Syrup and steamed apples. calm clear day. Fine sleigh roads. Singing home--the evening beautiful and clear. 26 several Beautiful hymns. Walked �Sabbath Feb. Walked 1 to church on the beautiful Mann's subject: Eph. “Filled with at 6 at Robert Shortreed's. Spoke light". A good meeting. smooth white road. Mr. the fullness of God". Evening on 1 Johns "Walking in the Monday Feb. 2 Engaged putting out large stove which seems giving way. Took in cooking stove and put in a new position. Great snow storm after midday., Went in Mr, Stcwart's sleigh with others to vote for Mr, Leckie for to be M.P., for Ottawa. In evening, Mr. R. Shortreed called and conversed awhile, Tuesday Febs 3 Jas. went with Robt. Shortreed and the horses to Seaforth with wheat. Johnny Mann came about the proposed bee tomorrow. Brought 3 Weekly Mail's. Charley some work at home, Ordered a Farmer's paper for six months--paid % dollar. Wednesday Feb. 4 Mr, Mann's bee for cutting firewood. Cut about 25 cords-all fallen timber., Charley went to split, Meggy to serve the tables. About 30 men, 1 sawing machine, Some drawing the wood home, Jas, still at the sawlogs. Tonight a meeting by the Plymouth Brethren. None of us went, Shelling Indian corn at night. Thursday Feb, 5 Charles wood, went Tonight to a bee after tea, at Widow Mr. and Johnston's Mrs., to cut Stewart and her their firedaughter Mrs. Knight and infant came in. Spent a cheerful evening, Had apples. Sang some hymns. Letters.from Aunt Meggy and Jessy. Aunt Maggy at Edinburgh. Moody and Sankey's revival meseting crowded. Mr. Parkell, Mrs, Fairbairn have died. Friday Feb, 6 Set off for the sale. Mike Rowland's Afterwards to Mr, in Hullett Garvin's to to pay settle the bill balance dus due for for new horse, Clear bracing frost., Many horses and sleighs. Sauw John McArthur's new house of pine boards. Nice doors and windows. Busy putting up stove. Alex McArthur helping at it. Monday Feb, 9 Jas. and Charley taking home poles for the bush fence. Eve= ning writing letters to Mr, Gillies and to Rothsay. Mr. Stewart came in the evening with 1 web, 15% yards cotton and wool for men's shirts, The small sleigh arrived from Walton with repairs executed. Tuesday Went wheat on Feb. at 25 10 5 to David acres. Met Moore's little to tea. Willie 27 He coming had 800 from bushels school, of A late �tea, fine cakes and preserves. 10 o*clock. Plymouth Brethren Wednesday John Kindled Feb, North Thursday Set and outside McArthur called for Bairn., Mr. for the sleigh tonight. about 11 Shortreed fire Jas. brought meeting again Mr. and Stewart had came boiler on to kill stove the inside, 3 pigs. 0ld Mr. at midday. Kitty Stewart came in the morning Stewart brought the Globe., A Tory elected M.P. Huron. Feb. 12 off for Seaforth pigs and 22 bushel of wind from the south, on road with cordwood ing at the Manns', with James about peas about a ton DOined in Mansion and stave bolts. 8 a.m. Laden éith 2 weight. A pisrcing cold Hotel, Multitude of teams Got home at 6 p.ms call- Friday Feb. 13 Cutting up one pig for ourselves, Charles for the stable. Jas. made a sisve for cleaning pait of half boots. Thaw and rain today. Snow 'spots. A letter from MclIntosh's. making a corn box peas, Began a off the ground in Sabbath Feb. 15 Staid in till 1 o'clock and went to hear Mr, Ferguson on the "Wise men of the east", Matt, 2. Mr. Ferguson ill with asthma. Gave him a paper on the Edinburgh revival which he read to the people. Got in McArthur's sleigh. Evening meeting at Mr, Stewart's. Subject: "The ten Virgins", Wednesday A Feb. very Matt, 25. 18 clear, bright day of frost, Jas. and Charles cutting up some maple trees for firewood which had been blown down in own bush. Meggy went to visit Misses Kelly. Jas. went after for her with Billy and the small sleigh. our tea Thursday Feb. 19 Gave salt to horses and sheep., Cleaned out hay barn. Got a lot of chips and sticks. Reading at night Dr. Burns' Life & Times. Peter McArthur came for Charley to go to the new Brethren meeting at the school. Cut out carpet for new carpet shoes. Friday Feb.-20 Made a pair of carpet shoes for Rachel. Also did all required for horses and cattle. Quite a thaw. Weather quite warm, Strong and warm blue shirts made for each one. Fallen maple trees very difficult to split. Meggy getting well on with the spinning. Tuesday Feb. Charles began a pair 24 went seek work in of Blucher boots. the At 28 lumber woods in McKillop., Jas. tea the assessor came, Valued �the farm and property on it $80 above last year. Rachel and 1 went to the Brethren meeting at the jects John III. Sung hymns, rec'd tracts. Saturday Feb. 28 Went with horses pine for a roller and to got Smith's Weekly to get Mail, harness J. mer's Advocate. to McCallum's., Took a trough. Afternoon and Shortreed chains came home went mended. and At 7, Jas., school. Sub- a log of large with small sleigh Called spent at evening. Mr. Mann's, Got Far- Tuesday Mar. 3 Sawing up 4 ft, cordwood into stove wood., At 3 o'clock went to Jacksons' for tea. Met Mrs. J. Shortreed. Was taken through the new house which is very fine. Large family at home, 5 sons. Had a good deal of music. Played the melodeon. Two of them getting lessons. Wednesday Mar. 4 Went with Mr. and Mrs, Stewart to Mr. Mann's manse to tea, arrived soon after 2. Went in Mr, Stewart's small sleigh. Was at Walton sawmill about sawing logs. Changed eggs in store for mustard and pepper. Had singing and discussion about singing hymns and U.P. principles, secret societies. Reached home about 10 o'clock. Saturday Mar. 7 High winds, rain, very cold. Went to saw mill but did not do anything., Meeting in the church and voting about uniting with the Established church of Scotland. The elder, Mr. McFie's, daughter died of diptheria., fir, Stewart came with 2 webs for dresses, 21 yards. Tuesday Mar. 10 This day the storm abating somewhat. Again at ths sawmill drawing logs and taking away timber. Took a maple log out of the bush after dinner to be sawn. Sideline blocked with snow high as fences., Reading Dr. Charllus' travels in Africa. See children passing through snow to school. Wednesday Mar. 11 Last night the horses and sleigh ran off from Walton at dark, and could not be found. Sam Stewart and I set off with lantern to search McGavin's wood. John Shortreed had found them at his yard and came after us and cried. Some wood on it was thrown off, All was recovered today. Chas. went to look after cutting cordwood. Friday Mar, 13 Snowing nearly all day and very hard frost. Well firmly froze. Taking water up in pails.. Jonathon Moore called; going to a sale through the f;elds. Mr. Stewart called at night for more yarn. 29 �Conversed on all farming activities. Lent him a Farmer's Advocate. Saturday Mar. 14 A beautiful day of clear sunshine. Jas. and Rachel took the sleigh to Brussels with the roller to be bored but had to ‘leave it. Took out pump. Took it in the house beside the stove to thaw, Mr. Stewart brought another web for summer clothes. Took out accordian after long interval and oiled keys. Finishing Dr. Burns' Life. Tuesday Mar, 17 . Went on horseback to Walton with letters. Heavy rains today. Roads very muddy. Called at the Manns' for the Weekly Mail, Mrs, Mann in alone-~had a long conversation. Jas. rounding the rollers. fresh butter just now 25 cents per 1lb. Wednesday Mar, 18 N Went to bush, tapped a number of Maple trees and set troughs. Carried over kettle and churn and set up a fireplace. Creek very much flooded and over flowing. Cattle and sheep roaming over the field., Mr, McPhail came to tea. Meggy went after another kettle. Friday Mar. 20 Jas. mending Mr, Stewart's broken gates Getting windows of house opened. 1In the evening, Mr. and Mrs. John Shortreed and Andrew Laidlaw came. Had a survey of the pictures and discussion on the Est. church claim and protest. Sung "The Gospel Shepherd" and "God is Love"™. Meggy got 3 pails of sap. Geese making great noise. Saturday Mar. 21 Meqggy gathered S pails of maple sap. sent to smithy., Charley home from cutting cords daily Harvey ting for Clarke's, windows 2 men Snow 85¢ a cord nearly all Got roller and frame cordwood, cutting 3 without board. Went off gone., Weather very milds to Get=- opened. Tuesday Mar. 24 Went to McArthur's bush, took out three loads of firewood which remained. Afterwards cleaned roads in our bush. Reading Eqypt Benses lent by Mr. Mann. No letters or papers from the Glasgow friends for a long time. New maple syrup found to be very fine., Peeling last of apples for sauce and to be dried, K Wednesday Mar. 25 Cleaning some wheat for the mill. Douglas and her infant daughter came to Clennan came theria, all with about her. one Heard time. 4 of Mr, Much At night, Mrs, stay a night. McFie's sympathy 30 felt have for John Mrs. died them. of dip- �Thursday Mar, 26 Found Billy horse broken loose and Kate with a large cut and the stall broken. John Shortreed came and Mr. McArthur. Got a needle from McNab. Jas. sewed up the wound. John Douglas came with wagon for his wife. Staid to tea. Went in with them to Walton. Went to prayer meeting in Mr. Fulton's, Mr. Grieve prayed and Mr. Smilie. Walked.home at 10 p.m. Friday Mar. 27 . Sowing some clover and grass seed. Got very cold and windy and had to stop. Jas. busy splitting firewood. Doing odd jobs at steading. Took eggs in yesterday. Got 10 cents, Bought some butter at 25¢ per 1b. Mr. McFie's fourth child buried on Monday. Saturday Mar. 28 Sowing grass seed till midday. Jas. splitting a lot of firewood. First lambs came this morning. After tea, went up to Mr, Jackson's trying the harmonium, Staid about 2 hours. Came home by beautiful moonlight. Found Mr. and Mrs, Stewart at home sitting, Charley home at 10. Monday Mar. 30 Mr..Michie his family., Gave called with 2 of bag a waggon potatoes. collecting Mrs, for David Mr., McFie Moore very and ill after a miscarriage., D. Moore also ill., Jas, and Meggy went to see them. Meggy staid all night., I went to Mrs, Clennan's for some milk for the lambs. Reading Seaforth papers from McArthurs'. Saturday Apr. Working went to Geo. over, about 5 Walton very with 4 at the bush fencz. After dinner, Jas. and Meggy Jackson's raising a shed. Many hands and soon p.m, and supper over also. Walked in evening to eggs fine--calm (10g) and and hard took home butter, 23g. The evening frost. Tuesday Apr. 7 Sawing blocks for firewood through with.large saw. Called on the Stewarts with the Weekly Mail and the Globe., Their horse Jim had cut his heel bad. Jeany busy plaiting straw for hats for the family. Beautiful streamers in the north, Wegnesday Apr. 8 Writing letters home--Uncle William, Uncle Thomas. Jackson and Andrew Laidlaw who are framing at Clennan's came in to spend the evening. Had music and pictures. Parliament met in Ottawas David Livingstone cead--body at Suez. . Thursday Apr. 9 . Lamb dropped nary for warmth, this morning, all Sun warm and soft 31 right, put mud during mother in the day. graFrost �at night. Went to Walton with eggs. Changed for rice tage. Got letters and the Buteman. Prayer meeting in Dougall's farm--about 20 there., Got home about 10 p.m. and fir. pos=- Friday Apr. 10 Day of William Clennan's raising. Jas. and Meggy left in the morning carrying dishes to bs used at the repast. 55 men attended. Witnessed the progress with the field glass., A beautiful bright bracing day. Catholics there who abstained from meat--Friday. Drew up a reply to D. Doig ssking about prospectss. Tuesday Apr, 14 Wind changed and heavy rain fell today. Meggy absent two nights at Douglas'., Rowland's bush now fenced. Mended boot. Getting harness repaired and oiled. Jas, split more firewood. Snow nearly all off the ground, Grey not calving at her day. Heard birds singinge. This day like spring,. Thursday Apr. 16 Willie Rowland came with Bob for his lost pigs. No callers today. Weather pleasant again, grass beginning to grow in marshy spots. Bad account of fall wheat in the papers. Read French lady's account of life in the backwoods. 3 things needed--a road, a church and a Doctor, Saturday Apr. 18 P, McArthur came and got bush fence finished. Meggy got a goose from Mrs. Rob. Shortreed. Boiling sap in the bush=--got a good lot of molasses. Jas., went to Walton with waggon for the roller, road soft. A pair of twin lambs today. Letter from Charles in Michigan, also one from Aunt Tessy and Uncle James. Monday Aprs 20 Great rain fell. Water barrel speedily filled. Put half soles on the light shoes, James mending and oiling harness. Mr. Stewart began ploughing. Reading good account of Glasgow revival in British American Presbyterian from Mr, Smilie., Touching narrative of Lorrie Hamilton, 13 years old, by A,A. Bonar. 700 knouwn to be savingly changed. Tuesday Apr. 21 Shifting rail fences with waggon to enable plough to begin. Rachel went to Walton to post Chas.' letter to Michigan. At 2, took tea with the Manns., Jas, found a swe with 2 lambs, one cold. After being revived, its mother refused to take it, Kept it in the house, Letter from Mary McAlister, Wednesday Apr. 22 Plough started at sideline for pea ground, Land in fine or= der. More lambs today and 1 yesterday. Ducks gave us 3 eggs. Sailing about the pond. Birds singing nicely in the bush., Frogs 32 �at night making great night. Gathering milk Saturday Apr. Making noise, Still a good deal of frost last for a first churn, Rhubarb appearing. 25 up old fence of logs on side line. Meggy gathered 3% pails of maple sap. Tried boiled wheat with milk after dinner stewed veal. Another pair of twin limbs-~have 15 now, ~James went to bring home the roller. Ploughing 1% acres a day. of Monday Apr. 27 Planted Miss Young's trees which arrived--currents, cherries and plums. Rosy calved during the night. Meggy was up attending. James took Kate to the horse at John Shortreed's. Went in evening to McPhail's. Read a long letter from Mr. and Mrs, Gillies. Got cellar door opened this afternoon. Wednesday Apr.’ 29 Working at fence in swale park., -The ploughing in of peas going on, on fall ploughed land, Glad to get milk and cream. Churned also and got some fresh butter. Went in evening to David Moores! about ssed peas. Sauw Mrs, Moore still unwell in bed. Thursday Apr. 30 White head calved calf very like herself. Meggy up during the night, James went to' D. Moore's for seed peas., Busy mending harrows and sowed about 2 acres. No callers today. James shifted the notes of the accordian and thinks it's much better. Very glad to see the piercing north wind changed. Wednesday May 6 Got some maple sugar from Mrs. Mann, Cold in throat, better by day, returns at night., Jas. went with waggon to Sage's for 32 fruit trees., Apples, plums and pears. Evening began to take off stones of pea field. Wrought late. Beautiful sunsets every night. Crimson sky. Thursday May 7 Rolled all the peas with the new roller. Last night at 9, had visitors, Jerry Blashall with his fiddle~-played a good number of tunes. Also Mrs, Rob. Shortreed and Andrew Laidlaw and the young Brodies. Had supper, left about 12 our time. Planting fruit trees at the back Saturday Read May of the house. Lent books to Mrs. D. Moore to read. 9 large quarterly narrative of the Scotland Teuival .sent Cat at steading has kittens beNo letters came, from Uncle Alex: Rather dangerous with today. fire on was Chimney low byre floor. Went in evening to Mr. Jackson's for a trial of such high wind. the melodeon, Their chimney had set fire to the roof. 33 �Tuesday May 12 Meggy boiling soap with the large kettle, Sowing 3 cornered field with oats. Plenty of roots and stumps and several places quite soft., Evening went to Walton with the eggs. Took % 1lb. of black tea at 75¢. Came by the Manns!, 30 acres beside them sold to Mr. the McFadzean registered for letter $900--6 had not acres cleared. A letter from Charley, arrived. Monday May 18 Up at 2 a.m. as Blacky calved a 5. Jas, and the rest up preparing to go to Seaforth with oats and also Charley's trunk to the States and butter and eggs. Meggy also went to see the Turnbulls, Mr. McPhail came in.the afternmoon and staid to tea., Oraessed guite smart, Tuesday May 19 Engaged lifting stones and rolling the fall wheat. Some of it very thin and injured by the frost., All the poultry setting. Hens,(ducks, turkey and geesoc, Cat with kittens, Calves and young ‘pigs, lambs. Cows put out tonight for the first time. Meggy planting and sowing in the orchard., Brought some roots from Turnbulls, i Thursday May 28 Washed the sheep in the creek, O0ld Mr. McArthur came over. Washed in about 2 hours. Plenty of mosquitoes and the water quite warm, Mr. Stewart looking for a lost heifer. Calf offered to Meggy by Rob., Shortreed. Went with waggon to get it. Friday May 29 Fast day in Mr. Ferguson®s. Walked there at 1ll. Mr. F. preached himself. Good many present, 2 Baptisms, Subjects "Christ as Shepherd", Ezek, 34, Jas, taking lumber from Walton. Letter Uncle from Charley, William speaking the of trunk soon had arrived, coming., Got also a a bath letter from in crecke. the Monday June 1 A busy day. Sheep put in and clipped 20 fleeces. Marking with black paint., I clipped 7 and James 13. flany a struggle before all is done. Some of the apple trees looking beautiful with blossoms. Birds singing nicely in the bush. Racing at night after horse Billy who seems quite wild. Thursday June & Digging all day in the drain from the swale to the concessione. Meggy churned, Mosquitoes very abundant this svening. Reading argument against Oddfellowship and Sermon of Dr, Thomson regarding the Bible. Yellow kitten at the steading come out today. 34 �Friday June Mr, 5 Stewart called for the minister's Scarching for a gray he has lost, cannot the whipoorwill bird. Some fireflies to bush. Early potatoes coming through and salary--gave him §5, be found, Meggy heard be seen in Mr. Stewart's the bugs attacking them. Tuesday June 9 Jas, to Seaforth at 7 a,m. Took in 15 doz, eggs, 12 fleeces of wool, 13 bags of oats and 3 calfskins. Met Rachel at Seaforth coming from Mr, Gillios':in Esquesing, Brought various articles. Groceries, cloth, butter tubs, spade, shovel, Paris green. Great growth, Showers by night, sun by day. Wednesday June 10 Jas. harrowed potato hills-~hoed garden potatoes. At the ditch from after dinner. Went ta the Stewart's, saw Jeany Stewart's little son which was born Monday morning at 8, Stewart taking off hemlack bark 4 feet long off fallen trees. Saw the fire flies tonight. Young pigs getting often all mixed togeother. Thursday June 11 Duck brought out 8 little ducks all right. The gander plucked today of his feathers. The goose being engaged setting on eggs. This day like Scotland, dark and wind and rain. Rather cold in the drain. Young pigs scampering after their mother. Cows in the bush all day and pasture at night, Gray Gracie calved today. Thursday June 18 2 mep camo buying lambs at the same time, sold to the sscond man at $2,25. Both thought to be in union. Sowing turnips. Got a loan of scuffler and going through potatoss. Mrs, John Douglas and Alice came for dinner with waggon, also the baby. They wers going to McPhails. Globg full of church meeting. | Monday June 22 W. Rowland's wild pig running all about. Sheep came out of bush,:. Hoeing potatoes. Bug picking took 2% hours, Evening went after cabbage plants. Saw the McPhails and called on Miss Kelly. Saw their Canaries hatching. Brought home a nice bunch of flowers, honey suckle etc., Wednesday June 24 Kitty McArthur and Miss McCras came in the afternoon to tea. . Discussion about Plymouth Brethren peculiarities, Kate mare got in the fall wheat. Taking bark off hemlock. 4 pigs going on the road and thriving, getting no feeding at all. Good prospect of union in Canada--Presbyterian Church, Thursday June Great 25 storm of thunder and rain 35 today. Meggy going to gather �strawberries, had to come home drenched. Jonathon Moore had a . dung bee, Stewarts went, they were stopped by rain, about 15 came. Evening, made a better sketch of the house and steading, several writing for it. Saturday June McDonald large plate 27 building fell but a large none hurt. o barn with Meggy stone and Jas. foundation. went, A about 80 asked. D, McArthur came for 2 small pigs. Cutting thistle orchard and wheat., Heard of W, Mackay's death at Hamilton. Uncle William to come in a few weeks. in Tuesday June 30 Cutting thistles. Made a coloured sketeh of the farm and steading, Sent it to Rothsay with description. Called on the Stewarts in the evening with W, Mail. Meggy and James went to on the McNabs. Gatheored more strawberries for preserves, Got assembly papers~-Mrs. Marshall of Newcastle and Uncle James. men call .2 Wednesday July 1 First day et the road work. Filling a waggon and filling up holes on the. road. Chipped nigh leg with adze., Dominion day and sports in Blyth and many parties passing with waggons and buggies. Road work hours 8 to 5. Reading Assembly papers, long Speeches on Anti~patronage and Re-gstablishment,. Saturday July 4 Jas. and Meggy went to Brussels with the wheat to grind and wool to card, Brought home a collection of things. Pine boards for lining bedroom, Scythe blades. Mr, McPhail came to tea. Sheep broke out of bush, Evening spent searching along roads and in the bush--7 amissing. Sabbath July S5 Went to Mr, Ferguson who has returned, A very good discourse: John 11, “Labour not for meat which perisheth."™ Very impressive. Mr, Smilie came to tea and went to meeting in Mr, McArthur's, Mr. McCallum also came and Mr. Smilie's sons, Room quite crowded, I spoke a short time on Hannah praying. Monday 3July 6 Jas. commenced hay cutting today in corner of ocat field-very heavy. Say a ton and half to the acre. Went off up Catholic Church concession and down Jackson's to look for 8 sheep amissing. Afternoon went to cut thistles among the oats. Very warm. Read speeches on the new Anti-patronage bill. Wednesday July 8 A comet seen at night to N. East, tail pointing upwards. Great lightnings last night all around, lighting up the scenc. 36 �Accidently heard horses in the fall wheat., Saw them by lighting flashes. Got 3 sheep in the bush so seem to have all back again, Hay cutting and poisoning potato bugse Thursday July 9 Went in the cvening to Walton, Mrs. Mann had got a daughter Tuesday night. Mr, Stewart enquiring at Mann's for Charley's address, saying he had power to bring him back. Marriage train passed in Walton, horses with flags and ribbons and racing at full speed. A very sudden death at Brussoels. fMonday July 13, Mr, Knight called. Mr. Mann's baby had died this morning and funeral at 4, p.m. UWent in McAlister's waggon to grave yard at Brussels, 3 othor buggies full of people. 0ld Mr. Hislop prayed at the house, I at the grave. Rachel up early preparing to go to Clinton in John Shortreed's vehicle. Morning hot, but day good. Tuesday July 22 Hay taken out of large park. Wild fruit in the field mostly ripe now. Red and black currants, Rasps, black berries, strawberries, goose berries. Cutting extra ordinary thick timothy and clover near concession road, Meggy began the turnip singling. Rachel visited the Sorrels in the eveninge. Saturday Went July 26 in with 10 lambs Took home fork handles. Got 5 waggon loads home. lambs, Hay mows getting revival in Glasgow since to Walton with Mr, Stewart and his lambs, Sam Stewart came to give a day at the hay. Sheep making great bleating for their pretty well filled up. Read account of Mr. Moody left, Tuesday July 29 Cutting roads in the wheat preparatory to the machine coming. Afterwards put in 4 large loads of hay. Rachel went to Walton, a letter came from Uncle William from Kingston dated yesterday. Preached first Sabbath and settled weather. Wednesday July in Canada in Montreal., Beautiful full moon 30 A busy day. D, Knight arrived with his reaper. Also P. McArthur and McCallum to bind. Cut about 8% acres of wheat. Machine did well. Horses changed at intervals in the day. UWould need 5 good men to bind., Plenty of thistles, some parts very bade. Took out cakes at 10 o'glock, Had new potatoes for dinner, Sabbath August 3 Family went to Mr, Mann's. I went to Free Church but found no service. Walked into Walton, called on Mr, Griere who has a sick child, Went near 3 o'clock to Episcopal church at the Orange Hall., Mr, Cooper preached on 1 Cor. 10:13. Quite a high church 37 �sermon on sacraments. Evening a peace maker", Gen. 13. Monday August meeting in McDonald's: "Abraham as 4 Singling turnips and cutting peas. Cut fully 1% acres. MeCallum and Mcleod came to grind cradle blade. Meggy and her mother busy papering the bedroom which is much improved, The bat comes in the house at night. Getting potatoes every day to dinner. Wednesday August 6 Busy taking in fall wheat all day--12 large waggon loads of 20 stooks, 240 stooks in all. Meggy forking in the barn and raking in the field, Our 4 pigs seem to have gone astray from their quarters at the gate and not to be seen., Farmers Advocate came. Thursday August 7 Fall wheat all in the barn. 18 waggon loads. Cutting peas and singling turnips. Went to look for 4 pigs, which used to be at tho gate at nighti Van came around with fresh meat and mutton from Brussels. Not getting much sale., Took some at 8 and 6 cents a pound. Letter from Rothsay. A lad wanting information about the country in view of coming out, Tuesday August Busy 12 pulling in peas, 9 large loads. Took up 3/4 of the mouw in the large barn, Mr, Ferguson spoke in passing on the sideline, . being at a funeral in Blyth., Peter McArthur called at night with a bundle of Huron Expositors. Heat very oppressive today. Thursday August 14, Putting in peas, 5 loads. About 7. o'clock, Uncle William made his appearance with little John Smith from Galt from which they came today. Jas. went in with the waggon to Walton for their things. Brought great many parcels and presentss Also letters by post. Saturday August 16 3 large waggons of peas in and ed up, Not much room left, Walked line. Man around from Clinton with and chicken finished. Barn now much blockat night with William on side=sewing machines, Killing duck for.dinner. Sabbath August 17 . Rachel remained at home. All the rest went in the waggon to Mr. Mannfs. Uncle William preached for Mr,.Mann on Gen, 28 "Jacob's dream", Mr. Mann had to preach in Blyth in the afternocon. After sermon, Mrs, Murray took us in for a cup of tea. Heard Mr, Ferguson on Heb. 11 in the afterncon. Evening a large meeting in McArthur's, Uncle William preached. 38 �Wednesday August 26 Fine settled day. Put in all concession oats, 3 waggorf loads.. Walked in bush with William and in the evening as usual along the concession, Spoke of Geo, Miller and Dr, Barnardu,1 David Steed and the Jamieson's. Had a roasted leg of mutton for dinner and tripe for supper, and wild plums from McDonalds', Friday Barn August 28 Put in tho last load of oats tonight. All finished now. quite packed almost to the ronf., In the evening Mr. Ferguson came for Uncle William to take him to Brussels. Took fully an hour. Conversing about Canadian customs clothing. Going to build a new stone house. and tea and staid ministers' Saturday August 29 Putting out manure about 19 waggons. Using roasted mutton. Some kept in the well for coolness. Stewarts burning stumps, everything very dry. Reading reflections of an evangelist in the country in England. Mrs., David Moore called. not looking well. Wednesday Sept. 2 Rachel and William went after tea to call on James Kelly and Miss Kelly, Evenings getting longer now. Called on Mr, Button to see after fall wheat seed. Evening very dark coming home. Meggy brought plums from Mr. McPhail. Finished the manure today. Saturday Sept. 12 Sowed almost all the barking last night., Jas. the Indian threshing Great Monday corn in machine loss Scpt. as debt the orchard, burned was fall wheat today. Watch had a great rose, found and killed a raccoon eating on in Heard McKillop of and McCartney the barn getting in which his it was, it. 14 Harrowing of fall wheat finished. Taking out stumps. Went in evening to Gosmans' to see after threshing machine., Great bush fire in swamp on 8th concession. Bought for $1700 and cannot be extinguishod, Meggy got a letter on Saturday from N, Gelkraid. 1 pr, Barnardoe operated an English boy's school for children of poor or drunken parents. Hec prepared them for farm work in the new country and sent them over with the provision that they be given a farm of their own when they reached the age of maturity. Many "Barnardo School Boys" were sent to this part of the country early in the century. 39 �Wednesday Sept. 16 R. Shortreed came to stone up the well up to the top. Finished in the afternoon., In the evening Mr, and Mrs. Mann and Johnny came and took bread and milk, Staid till 9 o'clock. Took opportunity to inform Mr, Mann on intention to leave the church, Mr, Mann not pleased. Thursday Sept. 17 Putting platform on well., Separated ram and 5 lambs, More rain today, Jas. and Rachel went to Walton with the waggon. Sold butter and eggs to Paterson., Got sugar, tea and dishes. Mr, Love the shoemaker, engaged reciting his poetry to a visitor. Got the Globe and Weekly Mail today. Friday Sept. 18 Pulling out stumps in fields before ploughing. Horses out but very troublesome and restless. Have consumed a great dsal of hay while in the stable. Andrew Laidlaw came in the evening. Blyth show day today of cattle and implements etc. Many from around here attended. Wednesday Sept. 23 A visit today from Mr., and Mrs. Turnbull who came at Midday and staid till 5 p.m. Walked round the fields--made several suggestions. Jas. went after dinner to John McArthur's threshing in the open air. Precentor for the Seaforth church asking $400 per annum. Mower and reaper combined cost $160. Saturday Sept. 26 Busy threshing today 18 hands besides 2 of ourselves. Began at 8 a.m., Stopped near 7 p.m. Large company at the table. Threshed spring wheat, fall wheat, oats and half of the peas--400 bushels in all. Great display at meals--15 persons in all, Engaged keeping chaff clear of the mill. Sabbath The Oct. 4 family went at 9% a.m. in the waggon to Blyth and heard Mr, McLean on denying self and taking up the cross, A full and good singing, Heard Mr, Ferguson on Acts 12: "Peter's deliverance", About 100 in the church. Evening meeting in McArthurs's. Mr, Fulton came. Psalm 73, 23 "As a beast". church Tuesday Oct, 6 Jas. at the threshing--700 or 800 bushels in one day., Each man quite black with the dust, UWrote Grandmama, Went to Walton with eggs. Posted letters to William and Gracey. A letter from Charles., Gone to work with a joiner at $1 per day and board. Came home in darkness, rain and mud. Monday Oct. Rachel 12 and I went to church. Mr. 40 Mclennan preached on �Isa, 12:3: "With joy draw water", Two children baptised, A meeting to vote on the Union Basis, Elders' meeting to sanc-~ tion evangelistic labourers coming in winter. James ploughing and I cutting channel to creek, Andrew Laidlaw came at night, sang hymns. Thursday Octe 15 A most beautiful day, bright calm sunshine. Woods beautiful in green, red and yellow tints. Took homo about 35 bushels of potatoes, Put 1 waggon load in cellar, Arridance now made of the troublesome flies. Sorted the tubs of butter for going into Seaforth tomorrow. Wednesday Oct, 21 James went into Seaforth with fall wheat--17 bags., Roads very good, Sold also a pail full of butter. Bought a Catochmors mousetrap. Went after dinner to the Farquarson's threshing. Did not get beginning till near 4 o'clock. Working on the straw stack. Land prices said to be rising rapidly. Good prices offered. Thursday as Oct. 29 Kept by appointment of the Ontario Government and a thanksgiving day for harvest., Both churches were Rachel and I walked sermon from Job, went shooting in to lir. Not many the bush, Ferguson's who preached an the Church open. appropriate in church. James and Andrew Laidlaw Got a letter from Uncle William, Friday Oct. 30 A day of wind and determined to stick to began to fit up stalls rain and mud all around, All the couws the barnyard, Jas, and Andrew Laidlaw in the byre for the cows. Engaged cut=- ting a up the cow. Made ham of part and salted the rest in a barrel. Wednesday Nov. 4 Started carly to Wm. Clonnan's threshing. 4 of the Clennans came, Prince, Jas., Wm.,, John, 2 of Kelly's, Tom and George. fcPhail came, feeling much the fatigue and dust and draught. Great display at supper, 5 or 6 differcnt kinds of breads Sugar set down at tea but not required, Mill often stopping at the peas, belts coming off, Very dark at night. Thursday Nov. 5 3 threshing mills to attend. Gosman at McArthurs', Wilson at W. at the first, ill. Morning Catholics at McGavin at Rowland's, J, Shortreed’s, A. Laidlaw Jas. ‘at the -second, 0ld Mr., Gosman dangerously began full of rain and mist but cleared, Mostly W, Rowland's but all very 41 quiet and sober, �Wednesday Nov, 11 Cutting cedar posts and carrying them out with A, Laidlaw, Jas. Kelly called getting up a surprise party for Mr, Carson who has sold out. Mr, Kelly has purchased a double sleigh. W, Rowland called, had traded an old mare for a sawing machine. Four differont classos of pigs to be daily attended with peas and wator and bran and bedding. Thursday Nov. 12 Cutting saw logs in the bush with Andrew Laidlaw, James ploughing. Taking breakfast by candle light mostly. Supper at dark after 6 p.m, Well off with fresh roasted meat for dinner. Put in the cows at night last night. UWriting to William and also one to Grandmama. Monday Nov. 16 James and Rachel went to Brussels to the mill with 8 bags of wheat, Took in the cow's hide. Staid all day at Torrances', to dinner and supper, Played on the fine organ. $1000 more offered for his farm than last year, Took home a small pige Sawing the monster hemlock into 5 logs. Took a whole day to cut it. Thursday Nov. Staid in roads in the 19 to bush, get the = clock Rec'd.union Union to be consummated in trough for the well. Ablo striking repaireds discussion on Clearing church assemblies. June next. Made a long basswood to plough all day but frost coming on. Friday Nov. 20 Seems like the first day of winter--snowing all day, soma= times freezing, sometimes thawing., Gathered up all the loose boards, planks, piled fircwood. Making up crotch for skidding saw logs. Old sow catched a large chicken under the barn and eat it up. James at Walton with horses but mail had not come, Saturday Nov. 21 Mild and fair ‘today. Got at the saw log skidding all day. Mr. Smile's son came at night with a gquarter of large cheese which had been ordered, price 133¢. Black cat very busy bringing mico from the steader to the kittens. Read sermons by Dr, George of Stratford. Sabbath Nov. 22 .-t Went alone to church. Small number. . Day rather Mr., Ferguson preached a good scrmon on 1 Corin., 15, with Mrs. Rob Shortreed., Did not go to Mr, Methodists keeping protracted mectings every Dr. George's sermons, No meeting tonight, 42 McFie's night as stormy. Walked home intended. there. Reading �Wednesday Dec., 2 Jas, went to Blyth to attend a registration meeting, No decision given whether a vote allowed or not, Many questions asked. Meggy has quilting going on, occupying a large part of the apartment, Jas. busy at boot making and remodeling. Heard John Douglas. Feeding cows by lantern light. Friday Dec. 11 Began to put up partition upstairs. Took up a lot of boards, pine and hemlock. At present, have breakfast at half past seven, dinner at half past twelve, tea at half past 5., Began boiling pail of turnips for the horses. Great carrying of pails of turnips and peas down to the house. Pigs getting 10 pails of steeped peas dai=1ly. Thursday Dec. 24 Took in 54 pails of turnips, Tempestuous day, snow drifting like white smoke and high wind, Difficult to get the cows to go to water. James went to invite the McPhails to come tomorrow. Reading Weekly Mail and Duchess of Gordon's Life, Enjoying fresh meat. Great feast at the McNabs', Ffiddle there and some dancing. Friday Dec, 25 ) Mr, and Mrs. McPhail came at 11 a,m. Staid to dinner and tea, left at 5. We went for them and took them home in the sleigh. Jas. went to a shooting match for turkeys at Walton., Came home by McArthurs' at 9 p.m. Staid in after dinner mending eye glasses with gutta percha, Finished Duchess of Gordon's life history. Thursday Dec, 31 Nice day and hard frost. Engaged as usual., UWent after dinner with the logs to Walton and attended Mr. Ferguson's annual congre-~ gational meeting., Church funds satisfactory. Minister's salary all paid except $2.50. Only 16 dollars debt on the property. Got Farmer's Advocate with new cover, also Weekly Mail, Visited the saw mill yard, Found W, Toulen's sleigh at Walton just ready to come home. Got a sleigh ride home. Taking home behind a new pair of bob sleighs made by himself. Many teams on the gravel road. Got home about 7 p.m, Sleighing very good, Uppasite: A Farm Portrait: Art Barr, Wallace Potter, Mona Potter (wilson), Bell Potter, Mrs, Lilian Potter, James Potter, Arletta Potter (Fear). 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Scanned Manuscript & Typed Transcription Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. <div class="mw-parser-output"> {front cover (brown & green), worn, black binding} </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> 1391.12429 7737 at Belleville pieces Sho pieces short at Kingston {upside down} 11111116 R 111111116 L </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> To PM Vegas E Ashley West lake John B Fraser T Fraser John B Fraser {upside down} Barley </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> Chinese Wall 1728 miles long 25 wide J John Fraser Easter Sunday the new moon nearest the 21st March was on the 25 March hence 14 days + 1st 15 days = 9th of April 9 + 7 = 16 April Easter Jews Banished in 1290 Ed 1st Gregorian Style adopted in 1752 in Geo 2nd reign 3rd of Sept counted the 14th Pope Gregory changed time in Italy in 1582 Israelites left Egypt on 15 day of nisan 430 yrs after Abraham moved to Canaan </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> January 1874 (Bk.28.) <table><tbody><tr><td>No. 1</td> <td>Train,_______</td> <td>Conductor, _________</td> <td>1874</td> </tr><tr><td>No. of Car.</td> <td>FROM January 1st</td> <td>TO 20th</td> <td>REMARKS</td> </tr></tbody></table> Went to Uncle Williams & Mr McCarthy Went to Uncle Alexanders went to Kingston & Belleville Came home from Kingston 2 Stormy John. Fraser done chores John Fraser " " J. Jennie got up some wood went to Missionary Meeting Reids Schotton 10 went to Brockville Potatoes 11 went to Brockville 12 J.B. L Ross here 13 Cleaned up grist 14 Took Barley, Oats & Wheat to Mill 15 Pa & Mr Manhard went to swamp 16 went to stewarts swamp 17 P & Ma & Alva went to Kingston 18 Grandma Fraser sick 19 Pa & Ma went to Uncle John Bells 20 fine Mrs Stewart here</div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> Febuary Feb March Febuary (Bk. 28. <table><tbody><tr><td>No. ________</td> <td>Train,_______</td> <td>Conductor, _________</td> <td>187</td> </tr><tr><td>No. of Car.</td> <td>FROM</td> <td>TO</td> <td>REMARKS</td> </tr></tbody></table> Jan January & Febuary 21 Pa and Ma came home from Kingston 22 got home grist } to S. S. 1 23 went to Keellers Sale 24 went to B Pot Butter with waggon 25 went to Brockville 26 went to S.S. 1 H 27 Drew 3 loads straw P went to B. 28 went to S.S 2 loads 29 " " " 1. 1 S^M 30 Drew 2 loads wood 1.1 S A M 31 Janey went to Port Hope got Harness fixed 1st went to B.S Reieds school house 2 very cold cut wood 3 Drew 3 loads wood 22.1S PM Cold 4 " " " 2.1 AMS" 5 " " " 1.2 S, PM, very cold 6 " " " home 7 " " " 1.2 S.A.M 8 Mr & Mrs McGuinn here fine 9 Drew 1 load poles to J West 2 H</div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> Febuary 1874 (Bk.28.) No. 2 Train, _________ Conductor, ________ 1874 No. of Car From Feb 9th To 28th Remarks. 10 Drew 1 load home 2 to Mrs Stewart 11 " 3 loads 2.A.H. 1 PM S 12 went to Mr Fergusons Bee 1 SPM 13 thawed } Mr & Mrs Dalton here 12 H 14 Pa went to Brockville 15 Uncle Francis Emma McKay & Mrs Munroe here 16 Drew 4 loads straw { Kille white cow} Mrs Ross Dalton & Hemingway here 17 Went to Brockville Beef & Potatoes 18 1/2 18 Pa & Alva went to Mountain 19 Fine thawed cut wood 20 Helped Frew draw Straw & hay 21 Pa & Malva came home from Mountain 22 Went to Brockville 23 cut wood Pa went to B 24 Drew 77 rails from Coles 25 Drew 162 rails 26 Drew 36 rails Murphy helped Pa to Dublin Point 27 Drew 92 rails { Uncle Fraser & Pa to Sand Point 28 Drew 140 rails { Uncle J Fraser to gananoque </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> March 1874 (Bk. 28. No. 3 Train, _____________ Conductor, J. Fraser 1874 No. of Car. From March 1st To 20th Remarks 1st went to Reids Schollhouse Uncle Fraser her went to Bes Reids schoolhous 2 Pa went to Brockville Dublin { Uncle John & Grandma Fraser went to mountain very cold cut wood tapped trees { thawed 3 went to Stewarts swamp got out 80 pickets Drew 3 loads wood 2.1 S, PM Cold 20 4 Made casings for door 2.1 S A M in Cold room 5 Made caseing for windows { 1.2 S.PM. very Cold made whippletrees 6 Made doorway for little closet ure } 1311}98} 7 Drew 2 S. 1 ho{illegible} to B waggon Potatoes Butter eggs 8 stormy stayed at home snowed 9 " got roller } smoked meat } worked at roome 10 worked at room stormy snowed 11 Grandma & Robby Bell here Doors 12 Sammy Bellame here } went to Hamiltons to Auction 13 Cold & Stormy } AB } Prescott 14 went to B 9 bus Potatoes } took S Bell to 15 went to Brockville 16 Drew 2 loads oats from Keelers 17 Drew oats to Brockville 18 } Drew 1 load straw & 1/2 ton hay to Mrs. S Stewart 19 worked at room} smoked meat made Boat 20 Janey maggie McKechine & Tilly Wood came here from Port Hope Also Sadie Fraser </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> March & April 1874 (Bk.28.) No 3-4 Train, __________ Conductor, J Fraser 1874 No. of Car. From Brockville 21st March To April 9th Remarks 21 went to Brockville with meat & Potatoes 10 1/2 22 went to Brockville } R Bell here 23 Grandma B & Maggy went to Kingston 24 worked at room fine windy 25 " " " very high wind 26 worked at room snow & rain 27 sawed up wood 28 Went to Brockville Potatoes meat eggs &c 29 went to Brock } Maggie McKechine went away 30 split wood stormed snow 31 Pa went to B} helped Frew Draw Hay & Straw } helped raise Buells stable 1st st April 1 split & piled wood 2th split & piled wood } Took Tilly Wood to B went to B. B 15 3 F measured up 40 bushels Potatoes for seed 4 S Went to Brockville meat Pota eggs & 2 J Stewarts babys Funeral 5 S Went to Brockville 6 M Drew 8 loads manure with sleigh & Drew rails from side of Picket fence 7 Tu Maggy came from Kingston} split wood 8 W Pa split wood I was sick 9 Thu Drew 1 load hay & 1 load straw to Mrs Stewart Got grass seed 2. bus salt 1bbl } Pa went to Kingston {in pencil above} Drew 1 load to Mrs 1/2 going to B } got salt </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> 4th mo April 30 days (Bk.28.) No. 4 Train,___________ Conductor, J Fraser 187 10th M Fri Cut & Split Wood 11 Sat Stormed hard snow & wind 12 Sun Went to Reids schoolhouse 13 Mon Pa came home from Kingston 14 Tues Cut & split wood Fine 15 Wed Made Stone boat }commenced at Orchard fence 16 Thu Went to Brockville Potatoes & eggs 15 17 Fri Snowed D S Mclean MD here 18 Sat Went to Brock Potatoes Carrots & Beets meat eggs 15 19 Sun Went to Brockville fine 20 Mo \|/ Cleaned Wheat Barley & W Oats } Dapple Calved 22 Wed Went to B to {illegible}aux's Got Plough from Manhard Pa commenced to Plow 23 Thus Plowed in forenoon little field } fixed fence little field 24 Fri Finished little field 25 Sat Pa & Ma went to B Got Harrow teeth sharpened Harrowed part planting ground 26 Sun Snowed nearly all day 27 Mon Plowed in afternoon, Put up fence AM Ma went to Mrs Daltons 28 Tues Froze so hard could not plow in forenoon Plowed in PM } Fixed part Orchard fence 29 Wed Finished Orchard fence & Bars 30 Thurs Tore down line fence Between Drinkson & us </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> 5th Month May 31 days (Bk. 28.) No. 5 Train, _______________ Conductor, J Fraser 187 No. of Car. From May 1st To 20th Remarks 1st Fri Plowing No 3 E } Gipsy & Daisy had a calves Drew 2 loads to & 250 lbs to Stewarts hay Barn had a lamb 2 Sat Put up Fence in AM I went to Daux, Pa got mouldboard got harrow teeth for plow 3 Sun Went to Brockville} Broke Buggy 4 Mon Plowed 3 E } Pa hired Henry Hardy} Drew 8 loads manure Boss Bess & Fleck had calves a lamb 5 Tues Drew out 11 loads manure } Plowing at No 3 E 6 Wed Finished no 3E } Drew 15 loads manure split corn ridges 7 Thur Split corn ridges finis } Drew out 13 loads manure burnt Potatoes tops 8 Fri Plowed at 2 E }dug garden Planted potatoes Beans Sowed little field with wheat } Drew out 14 loads manure 9 Sat Drew out 11 loads manure } PLowed No 2D H Hardy went away 10 Sun Went to Brockville } Rose had a calf 11 Mon Drew 12 loads manure 2 hay } Plowed at Wheat ground No 2E } hired R Pike 12 Tues Finished wheat ground } Drew out 21 loads manure Ploughed Miss Stewarts garden 13 Wed Plowed at No 2E AM sowed wheat & Part Barley } Drew out 16 loads manure got 1/2 bus Potatoes from Mr H had 2 lambs Coles here R Bell 14 Thu Sowed grass sedd seed on East side No 2 E } Drew 14 loads manure } Finished No 2 E } commenced to Plow for carrots Potatoes 15 Fri Rolled in wheat harrowed one side No 2 E Scraped lower Barnyard went to B 4 bus Potatoes 16 Sat Finished No 2E } Drew 3 loads manure ridged up ground for Carrots mangolds Potatoes 17 Sun Went to Brockville 18 Mon X Rained most all day} cut seed potatoes 18 Took colt to Pasture Put up line fence } cleared out ditches No 2 19 Tues X Drew 8 loads manure Pa went to B with 1 bag of W P for Uncle J Fraser Planted some Early Rose, fixed ground for carrots 20 Wed Sowed 2 rows carrots harrowed & Sowed part no 3E let cows out to Pasture } harrowed & sowed part No 3E got out 4 loads manure Finished sowing No 2 E </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> May April May (Bk.28.) No. 5 Train, ________ Conductor, Fraser 1874 No. of Car. From May 21st To June 9 Remarks. 21 Thurs Drew out 10 loads manure Finished sowing white carrots Tore down & put up fence E W side No 3E staked capped " " 22 Fri Finis harrowing 3E Drew out 3 loads manure had a lamb Ploughed & spread manure 2S Fished carrots mangolds rolled 2.E 2E Killed Boss's Daisy calves 23 Sat Went to Brockville veal eggs & Butter Finished sowing mangolds beets Spread manure & rolled half No 3E } Ploughed part No 2W 24 Sun Went to Brockville 25 Mon Sowed the turnip seed Finished rolling N rolling No 3E Plowed part No 2W Harrowed } high wind} Put up fence 26 Tues Cut seed Potatoes } spread manure } Plowed Potato ground 27 Wed Finis spreading manure in No 2 W & Plowed No 2W finis fixed fence round Buckwheat field } Moved Pickets harrowed 2W 28 Thurs Planted Potatoes chilis } ridged Part No 2W harrowed No 2W 29 Fri Finished ridging & Planting Chilis & Early rose commenced today to milk No 2W 30 Sat Finished Planting Potatoes } commenced to Plant corn Mr Van Luven here 31 Sun Went to Brockville Mr Van Luven went away April June 1 Mon Finished corn Planted sweet & Popcorn Beans Samuel Bell & Bride here finis sowing turnips 2 Tues Drew stone for fence around No 3W got off stone Pa took S Bell & wife to B got waggon fixed 3 Wed Commenced to Plow No 3W Drew out 8 loads manure Plowed & harrowed Miss Stewarts planting gra{cut off} 4 Thurs Drew out pickets for line fence and cross fence Sharped stakes fixed gate rain AM 5 Fri plowed 1 land No 3W sharped stakes for orchard fence turned out horses washed sheep 6 Sat Took 1 load hay to Brockville dug ground where Pickets were fixed fence round dooryard 7 Sun Went to Brockville 8 Mon sheared sheep marked sheep } Fixed fence round hog & calf Pasture } ringed hogs staked part orchard fence 9 Tues went to Brockville for hair & sand got home mortar & mixed it got 5 bus lime </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> May June (Bk. 28.) No. 5 6 Train, ___________ Conductor, Fraser, 1874 No. of Car. FROM 10 of May June TO 29 Remarks May 10 10 Wed Commenced to Plaster room 11 Thur Finished plastering 1st coat Mr Fraleck & Switzer here went to Brockville Prescott " " McGuins 12 Fri Finis staking round Orchard. Uncle John Fraser Alida & Grandma came here 13 Sat Went to B Cleaned dooryard } got sand } Lo per horse 14 Sun Went to Brockville 15 Mon J Fraser & Alida went home commenced to cultivate sowed Western corn 15 6 Tues Cultivated corn and Potatoes Drew 5 loads manure on western corn rained Hard 16 7 Wed Commenced to Put on 2nd coat of plaster rain 17 8 Thu Finis plastering drawing out manure went to B with mowing machine 18 9 Thu Drew stone & rails for fence around No 3W cultivated Potatoes 19 Fri 20 Went to B finis cultivating Potatoes 20 1 Sat Sun Went to Brockville 22 Sun Mo 22 Commenced to do roadwork hired R Pike planted corn 22 Mon 23 Tues Finis planting corn & roadwork 23 Tues 24 Wed hoed corn } Put fence round No 3W 24 Wed 25 Thu Commenced to hoe Potatoes 25 Thu 26 Fri hoed Potatoes 26 Fri 27 Sat Went to B. Bought Bull, hoed mangolds carrots Early corn & Potatoes \ 27 Sat 28 Sun Went to camp meeting. U.S. 28 Sun 29 Mon hoed Potatoes </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> July (Bk. 28.) No. 7 Train, ___________ Conductor, J Fraser 1874 No of Car FROM 30 of June TO 19 of July Remarks 29 Mon 30 Tues Hoed Potatoes 30 Tues July 1st Went to B Finis hoeing Potatoes July 1 Wed " 2nd Thu commenced to hill Potatoes 3 Fri hilled Potatoes 4 Sat Went to Uncle John Frasers 5 Sun Went to South Mountain camp meeting 6 Mon Came home From Mountain Finis potatoes 7 Tues got mowing machine cut part clover no 4E 8 Wed Finis cutting clover in No 4E 9 Thu Took 1 load hay to Brockville 10 Fri Went Fishing 11 Sat Went to Brockville 12 Sun Went to B 13 Mon rained most all day 14 Tues cut hay in No 1W } Went to Lyn for calf 15 Wed raked up hay in No 1W cut orchard 16 Thu Drew in orchard 6 loads 5 17 Fri Drew in No 1 Went to B 6 1/2 18 Sat Went to B to Barnums show 19 Sun Went to Reids schoolhouse &C </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> July August (Bk.28.) No. 7-8 Train, ______________Conductor, Fraser 1874 No. of Car FROM 20 July TO 8 of August Remarks 20 Mo Finished Mowing No 4E fine 21 Tu Finished Mowing No 5E 22 Wed Raked & drew in 8 loads 23 Thu I Drew in 10 loads hay 24 Fri Uncle J Bell here finis Nos 4 & 5E 25 Sat Went to Brockville cut swamp grass 26 Sun Went to Brockville 27 Mo Cut part No 1E went to B 28 Tu Finished cutting No 1E rained 29 We Went to B raked up W sided of No 1E 30 Thu Drew in 8 loads hay No 1E raked 31 Fri Raked up part of No 1E } Pa & Ma went to Alexander bay, J Bell was here August 1st } Finis No 1E 4 drew in 4 loads Put up grass, Nos 2 X 3 2 Sun Went to Reids schoolhouse 3 Mo sowed turnip seed Drew in 2 loads grass thinned carrots 4 Tues cut hay in No 4E 5 Wed cut hay finis No 4E Pa cut his hand Fixed han{illegible} 6 Thu Drew in 3 1/2 loads grass No 4E & little orchard 7 Fri fixed fence in AM } Killed lamb dug Potatoes 8 Sat Went to B to market } Patched shed </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> August (Bk. 28.) No. 8 Train, _______ Conductor, Fraser 1874 No of Car. FROM 9th of August TO 28th Remarks 9 Sun Went to Brockville 10 Mon cut oats in No 2E 11 Tu cut & Wheat in little field " " " " " finis Barley 12 We Went to Brockville helped Mr Powers 13 Thu Drew in 2 loads Barley 7 loads oats No 2E 14 Fri finished oats No 2 & Barley 15 Sat Went to B helped Mr Powers 6 16 Sun Went to Reids S. S 17 Mo cut & Bound wheat 18 Tu Helped Mr Powers Bound Wheat 19 Wed Finished Binding Wheat 20 Thu cut Black oats 21 Fri Drew 3 loads Wheat Pa & Ma took Aunt Caroline & Carry McGuin 22 Sat Went to B helped Mr Powers oats 7 23 Sun went to B R Bell here 24 Mon Drew in 3 of Wheat } 3W } 3B oats No 3E 25 Tue Finis Wheat & oats cut with machine helped Powers 26 Wed Finis cutting oats 27 Thu Helped Mr Powers } Drew in 5 loads oats 28 Fri Went to B for Aunt Caroline McGuinns here </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> September (Bk. 28.) No. 9 Train, _______ Conductor, Fraser 1874 No of Car. FROM 29th of August TO 17th Sept Remarks 29 Sat Went to B AM with Potatoes & Ma & Pa went to Kingston Aunt Caroline & Carry Blanchard went home 10 30 Sun Went to Reids schoolhouse 31 Mo Finished harvest } Drew stone for garden 1 Tues laid part garden walk J V Wood here 2 We Went to Anniversary at rows corners 3 Thu Went to Brockville 4 Fri Pa & Ma came home from Kingston 5 Sat Went to B to Market 10 6 Sun Went to Brockville 7 Tues Went to B market } Got lumber Waggon 9 Wed Painted waggon neck yoke whippletrees 10 1/2 10 Thu Went to Prescott for grains } To Maple Grove Picnic 11 Fri Finis Drawing & laying stone in garden walk 12 Sat Went to Market 10 13 Sun Went to Brockville 14 Mo commenced to thresh 15 Tu Finis threshing } Cleaned up 8 bus Wheat 16 W. helped Mr Watts thresh 17 Thu Helped Powers thresh } Mr & Mrs Bennington here </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> September (Bk. 28.) No. 9 Train, _______ Conductor, Fraser 1874 No of Car. FROM 18th Sept TO 7th of Oct Remarks. 18 Fri Took Grist (8 bus) to Lyn rain 19 Sat Went to B Mr Bennington & wife went home 20 Sun Went to Maple Grove 21 Mo Went to Mrs McCollough's funeral Mr & Mrs Ward came here 22 Tu Pa & Ma Mr & Mrs Ward went to camp meeting at Maple Grove 23 Wed Helped Frew Thresh 24 Thu Painted waggon Box cut corn 25 Fri Helped Mr James Stewart thresh 26 Sat Went to B cut corn 27 Sun Went to B & Reids schoolhouse 28 Mon Cut corn Mr & Mrs Ward went home sold 20 bus oats 29 Tues Uncle James, wife & family here } Aunt Hannas & Olive here 30 Wed " " " " " " Janey & I went to Montreal Oct 1st Thu } Uncle & Aunt Annas & Olive Went home 2 Fri I went to Mountain & Resorvoir at Montreal 3 Sat Pa went to B I went to Longueil 6 4 Sun Went to B } & 2 Went to Jesuit church in Montreal 5 Mon Came home from Montreal 6 Tues Killed & took to B 1 heifer (280) Uncle John & Aunt Ellen here 7 Wed Went to Prescott fair </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> October October (Bk. 28.) No. 10 Train, _______ Conductor, Fraser 1874 No of Car. FROM 8th of OctoberTO Remarks. 8 Thu Uncle John & Aunt Ellen Bell went home 9 Fri Killed Black heifer rain 10 Sat Went to Market Beef (300) Potatoes 7 1/2 11 Sun Rained most of afternoon 12 Mon Commenced to dig Potatoes 13 Tue Dug Potatoes K Pike helped 14 Wed Finis digging Chili's commenced W.P 15 Thu " Washington Peerless 16 Fri Killed 3rd heifer } Drew in Washington Peerless 17 Sat Went to B Butter Potatoes Beef } Dug part Early Roses 18 Sun Went to Brockville 19 Mon Drew in 102 large & 9 1/2 Small chilis Took 30 Bus Chilis to Brockville 20 Tues Drew 80 bushels of Chili's to Brockville 21 We Went to Brock 40 bus of Chili's } finis Chili's 40 22 Thu Finis drawing in Potatoes Drew in Mangolds Carrots Uncle J Fraser & Ad Mc here 23 Fri Drew in Beets & 3 loads corn } Killed Buell steer 24 Sat Went to Brockville to Market Beef Potatoes 25 Sun Went to Brock & Reids schoolhouse 26 Mo P & Grandma Fraser Went to Ernesttown went to Brockville grist 18 Bus 27 Tues Helped Alfred thresh </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> November (Bk. 28.) No.11 Train, _______ Conductor, Fraser 1874 No of Car. FROM 28 Oct TO 17 November Remarks. 28 We Helped D Sampson thresh 29 Thu Ploughed 30 Fri Pa came home from Kingston to Lyn went to mill grist 10 bus 31 Sat Went to Brockville 1 Sun Went to Brockville 2 Mo Ploughed part No 3E } Killed pig 3 Tues Pa went to Mountain Pulled & topped turnips 4 Wed Plowed part No 3E 5 Thu Pa got home from Mountain plowed 6 Fri Plowed & Burnt of stumps No 3E 7 Sat Pa went to B Plowed 8 Sun Went to Brockville 9 MO Ploughed Pa made up part of Milk Books 10 Tues Finis making up Books Ploughed 11 Wed Plowed & drew in Turnips 12 Thu Ploughed Pa went to Brock 13 Fri Killed Bull cold put up wind 14 Sat Went to B. Grandma Bell here fine 15 Sun Went to Brockville 16 Mo Pa went to Mountain Mrs Ross Janet & S Simpson here 17 Tues husked corn rain </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> November - December (Bk. 28.) No. 11 Train, _______ Conductor, Fraser 1874 No of Car. FROM 18 november TO 7 of December Remarks. 18 Wed Husked corn fine Pa came home from Mountain 19 Thu Drew in wood & Potato tops } went to Donation at Maitland 20 Fri Husked corn } laid Bottom of Part line fence 21 Sat Went to B to market Brought Gills horse out raised cow Stable floor 22 Sun Went to Reids schoolhouse 23 Mo Went to Brockville 50 bus Chili's 50 24 Tu Went to Mill 32 bus provender snow 25 We Killed heifer got from Simers } fixed stables 26 Thu Went to Brockville Beef & Potatoes 27 Fri Got 50 bus Potatoes from Spencerville 28 Sat went to B 50 bus Potatoes. Grandma Fraser came here 29 Sun Went to Division room 30 Mo Put knee in sleigh } Pa Ma & Grandmas to Daltons 1 Tu stormed hard in PM } Made rack for sleigh 2 We Drew wood for Miss Stewart 3 Thu Killed hog got heifer from Snider thawed 4 Fri Killed heifer Pa & Watts } helped watts Kill his heifer 5 Sat Went to Market Beef & Pork got Shoepacks 6 Sun Went to Brockville R Bell here 7 Mo Pa went to Brockville 20 bus Potatoes 20 </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> Items (Bk. 28.) No.___ Train, _______ Conductor,_______ 187 No of Car. FROM TO Remarks. 1760 yards in a mile 5280 ft in a mile A Box 24 in X 16 in sq & 28 in deep } 1 barrel " " 26 X 15 1/2 " " 8 " 1 bushel An acre contains 4.480 square yards A Sabbath days journey 1.155 " " A " " 33 1/2 miles 1 Teaspoon of Acetic Acid and 2 table Spoonfulls of Vinegar Will soften Egg Shells </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> (Bk. 28.) No._____ Train, _______ Conductor, ________ 187 No of Car. FROM TO Remarks. W Windy C Cloudy Cold Fair Fair or Fine S Snow H Hail V Very __ Plow == Harrow == Cultivate .... Sow w reap m mow sq = hoeing O = all or finis Cemen 19 lbs sulphur & 42 " Broken glass & Earthenware make a good cement </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> December (Bk. 28.) No. 12 Train, _______ Conductor, J. Fraser 1874 No of Car. FROM 31 TO 27 Dec Remarks. 8 Tues Brought pig from Blacks cold outside fix front door 9 Wed Put chip dirt round dwarfs mended girths 10 Thu Went to social at Rows corners 11 Fri Killed 2 Beefs 285. 378 12 Sat Went to B market Beef cold and fine 13 Sun R Bell here snowed 14 Mon Uncle Wm McKechnie here went to Mill 26 bus feed 15 Tu Went to Brock got part feed Uncle Wm McKechnie 16 Wed Pa went to Mountain with Grandma 17 Thu Went to Brockville with Grandma Bell 18 Fri Pa came home from Mountain stormy 19 Sat Went to Brockville Killed pigs 20 Sun Went to Reids schoolhouse 21 Mo Pa went to Mountain Clear & Cold 22 Tu Went to Brockville AM PM 23 Wed Pa came home from Mountain I went to Kingston 24 Thu Went to Brockville beef at Uncle J Bells 25 Fri " " " I went to Sydenham 26 Sat got horses Shod Went to Uncle Wm Bells 27 Sun Went to Brockville Went to Chapel </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> December { {3} January (Bk. 28.) No. 12-1 Train, _______ Conductor, Fraser 1874-5 No of Car. FROM 28 Dec TO 16 Jan Remarks. 28 Mo Came home from 29 Tu Came home from Kingston stormed 30 Wed Pa & Ma went to Mr Atkinsons maitland 31 Thu Went to Brockville cold 1st Jan Went to Mr Atkinsons funeral & to Mrs Davies 2 Sat Pa went to Brock } 1st George Bell went home 3 Sun Went to Brockville 4 Mon Killed (Daisey) cow 5 Tu Went to B AM Beef PM 30 bus Potatoes fine 6 Wed Pa & Ma went to Mr McGuinns fine 7 Thu Pa & Ma went to Keelers } went to missionary meeting Reids 8 Fri Killed lill } Mrs Morrison here 9 Sat stormed all day } Fixed Mrs Stewarts clock 10 Sun Went to Brockville 11 Mon Stormy Went to Missionary meeting Brock 12 Tu Went to Brockville to market Beef Potatoes 13 Wed Stormy cut wood Went to Reids schoolhouse 14 Thu Windy cut wood cold 15 Fri Drew up 5 loads of straw fine 16 Sat Pa went to B cut some wood for Mr Earl </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> January (Bk. 28.) No. 1 Train, _______ Conductor, Fraser 1875 No of Car. 31 FROM 17 Jan TO 5th Feb Remarks. 17 Sun Went to Daltons AM & PM 18 Mo Charlie & Sarah Simpson here cold 19 Tu Took Bess to Brock Grandma Bell Came from Montreal 20 Wed Went to McGuinns Bot 10 cords wood 21 Thu Stormed all day 22 Fri Went to Swarmp got 1 load. S. 23 Sat Went to Brockville Alida went to Ernestown 24 Sun Went to Brockville 25 Mo Stormed hard all day made windmill 26 Tu Went to Swamp Drew 1S. 1 CH 27 W Went to Swamp 3 loads 2 H.1S 28 Thu " " " " " 1 H .2 S Pa went to Brock 29 Fri " " " " " 2H.1 S fine 30 Sat " " " " " 1 H.2 S stormed 31 Su " " Reids school house 1st Feb " " Earl's Bee 2 Tu " " Swamp 2 H .1S fine 3 Wed " " " 1H. 1S Rain 4 Thu Stormed all day 5 Fri Went to Swamp 1S </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> Febuary (Bk. 28.) No. 2 Train, _______ Conductor, Fraser 1875 No of Car. 28 FROM 6 Feb TO 25 feb Remarks. 6 Sat Went to Brockville Cold & Drifting 7 Sun Went to Brockville Very cold Fine 8 Mo Drew 1 load of cordwood cold 9 Tu Went to Swamp 1S P.M. 1 H AM cold 10 Wed " " " 1 S P.M. 1 H AM cold 11 Thu " " Brockville very stormy 12 Fri Cold & Stormy Drifted 13 Sat Pa went to Brockville cold 14 Sun Went to Brockville very cold 15 Mo Alida came here from Napanee cold 16 Tu went to Brock. Drew up 3 loads straw 17 Wed Went to Mountain with Alida drifted 18 Thu " " Uncle Johns AM cold 19 Fri Went to South mountain village fine 20 Sat Came home from Mountain Pa to B soft 21 Sun Went to Brockville " A & Lizzie McGuinn here 22 Mo Cleaned up 5 1/2 bus (Potatoes 12) Wheat 23 Tu Went to B. & to O Oyster supper at Wood's 5 1/2 bus Wheat 5 bags 24 Wed Pa & Ma went to Mr McGuinns thawed 25 Thu Snowed hailed & rained came home </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> March (Bk. 28.) No. 3 Train, _______ Conductor, Fraser 1875 No of Car. 31 FROM 26 Feb TO 17 March Remarks. 26 Fri Drifted Mr Hardy here Frew moved 27 Sat Took Dapple to B & Brought home Bess horses shod 28 Sun Went to Reids Schoolhouse cold & windy 1st March Brought home 1 cord wood very cold & stormy 2 Tues Drew 1 load of rails from Coles for Stewarts 3 Wed Fine A.M Drifted P.M. fixed hen roost 4 Thu Fine cut wood husked some corn 5 Fri Went to B & to Mrs Rosses Fine Part of the day 6 Sat Went to B Thawed drew up 8 bus oats 7 Sun Went to Brock & to Daltons 8 Mo Sorted over Potatoes 9 Tues Went to Brockville 10 Wed I went to B Pa went to Delta Uncle Francis Bell here 11 Thu Went to B with Uncle Francis Drew 2 loads manure with colt 12 Fri Drew out 10 loads manure with Jerry & colt 4th time hitched up 13 Sat Went to Brock 2 times } Elizabeth Bell here got pickets for garden 14 Sun Went to Brockville 15 Mo Drew up 2 loads straw & 3 loads manure rain 16 Tu Cut trapdoor in lower barn Pa & ma went to Mr Bates's Fine 17 Wed Went to B got Florey shod Smoked 1 barrel meat </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> March & April (Bk. 28.) No. 3-4 Train, _______ Conductor, Fraser 1875 No of Car. FROM 18 March TO 6 April Remarks. 18 Thu Went to Brockville very cold 19 Fri Went to " with Elizabeth Bell cold 20 Sat Went to B with Florey the mare } put trap door in W end Barn cold & storming 21 Sun Went to B & Maitland 22 Mon Went to Miss Robinsons funeral 23 Tue Went to Simpsons Drew 2 loads straw 24 Wed Went to B Pa to hear trial. Mr & Mrs Wood here 25 Thu Went to B to Court. Fixed partition in horse stable 26 Fri Went to B " " } Mac & sister & Mr Robinson Wood here } snowed & thawed 27 Sat Went " " " " Uncle W Mckecknie here tonight 28 Sun Went " " & to Reids schoolhouse 29 Mon " " " Drew out 3 loads manure Went to Keelers 30 Tues " " " " " " " Tapped trees Fine 31 Wed " " " 12 bus Wheat cut wood & planed Pickets 1st April " " Woods } cut wood planed pickets R. Bell here 2nd Fri " " Crossing with Rob cut wood & Planed Pickets 3 Sat " " Brockville market Brought home grist from mill 4 Sun Bad roads at home all day 5 Mo " " Pa Dublin with buggy 6 Tues " " Mr Woods P.M } worked a hay rack </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> April (Bk. 28.) No. 4 Train, _______ Conductor, Fraser 1875 No of Car. 30 FROM 7 April TO 26th Remarks. 7 Wed Worked at Waggon rack Fine 8 Thu " " Pickets sap run good 7 & 8th 9 Fri Went to Brock got scantling for fence in front house 10 Sat " " " Bolted waggon rack Fine 11 Sun " " Brockville Waggon Fine Rose had a calf 12 Mo Took 1/2 ton of Hay to Mr Stewart at rack rain 13 Tu Got 2 shoes put on Black mare Finis hay rack 14 Wed Mr Ward & Uncle John Bell here cut wood Molly had a calf 15 Thu Uncle J Fraser & Aunt Annas & Grandma came here cloudy 16 Fri R Bell J Woods, Mc & VC Ward here } went to Brock 17 Sat Uncle John & Aunt Annas went home cold 18 Sun Went to B & Maitland 19 Mo Pa went to Lyn. I went and got 4 pigs Mr Ward 20 Tu Got horses shod Pa & Ma to Mr J Ward Star had a calf 21 Wed Cut wood for Mr Watts Went to B 22 Thu " " home Michael Vanluven here fine 23 Fri " " " Boss & Bess had calves 24 Sat Finished sawing wood at home & at Watts Fine 25 Sun Went to B Fleck had a calf 26 Mo Commenced to Plow finis 3E commenced No 1W </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> May (Bk. 28.) No. 5 Train, _______ Conductor, Fraser 1875 No of Car. FROM 27 April TO 16 June Remarks. 27 Tu Plowed at No 1W Drew 1 load hay 28 Wed " " " " R Pike split wood put up line fence 29 Thu " " " " Trimmed apple trees 30 Fri Finished 1st field W. finis splitting wood dig garden, commenced to 1st May Went to B loat of dirt for McMullen } planted trees along road fence 2 Sun snowed nearly all day Blew very hard Frisk had a calf 3 Mo commenced to Plow No. 2W wind high 4 Tu Plowed No 2W AM. harrowed 1W } had 2 lambs fine 5 Wed Sowed & harrowed No 1 } Killed Curleys calf 6 Thu Fixed part line fence rained nearly all day 7 Fri Ploughed AM } Rolled No 1W fine } Plowed field behind pig pen 8 Sat Ploughed part No 2W } Went to Brockville 9 Sun A & M McGuinn here rained hard at night 10 Mo Pa went AM & got 20 bus grain } trimmed trees Sold Flecks calf 11 Tu Ploughed at No 2W sowed carrots Beets fine 12 Wed " " AM } Rain planted Beans 13 Thu harrowed part planting ground ridged 14 Fri Finis plowing No 2W Sowed wheat 15 Sat Got 2 pigs from McKim } Went to B } rain 16 Sun Went to B Uncle James Bell here </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> May & June (Bk. 28.) No. 5 & 6 Train, _______ Conductor, Fraser 1875 No of Car. FROM 17 May TO 5 June Remarks. 17 Mo Sowed grass seed on No 2W drew oiut 9 loads manure 18 Tu Finis harrowing No 2W } drew out 10 loads Cherry calved 19 Wed Drew out 13 loads manure Rain 20 Thu carted 27 loads manure that was in field around 21 Fri Drew out 12 loads manure cleaned out upper yard 22 Sat Pa & Ma went to Kingston } Harrowed & furrowed out Potato ground {illegible} 23 Sun Aunt Ellen & Grandma Fraser here 24 Mo Pa came home from Kingston } Drew out 14 loads manure 25 Tu Aunt Ellen Fraser went home Drew out 5 loads manjure got 600 hay } Spread & Ploughed under manure 26 Wed Finis spreading & covering manure planted 11 bus Early Rose 27 Thu Planted Potatoes 12 1/2 Basas Roses 18 Chili's 28 Fri " 53 bus Chili's 29 Sat Finis planting Chili's Ma came home K & Uncle Francis 30 Sun Went to Reids Schoolhouse 31 Mo Cultivated ridged & harrowed up part 4 3E Drew 11 loads manure 1st Tu Planted 21 bus WP } Finis Draining manure & corn ground Uncle J Fraser here 14 2 Wed Planted 10 1/2 bus WP } Uncle J Fraser went home 3 Thu Planted corn Finis Potatoes Sowed S.E. corner No 3E 4 Fri Rolled SE corner No 3E took worm nests from trees 5 Sat Went to B 12 bus W. Peerless Potatoes 112 loads manure </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> June (Bk. 28.) No. 6 Train, _______ Conductor, Fraser 1875 No of Car. FROM 6 June TO 25 June Remarks. 6 Sun Went to Brockville 7 Mo Rain AM Cleared trees of worm nests Put wood in woodhouse 8 Tu Ploughed ground for Potatoes hoed beans Potatoes & weed part carrots 9 Wed Finis plowing No 3W harrowed & ridged up part No 3W { 8 {illegible} sold 3 sheep 10 Thu Sowed western corn in drills Drew 3 loads manure 11 Fri Went to McGuinns took worm nests out of trees 12 Sat Went to Brockville Mr Van Luven & Willy here 13 Sun Went to B with Mr Van Luven 14 Mo Cleaned out Cellar & set leach commenced to Roadwork 15 Tu Worked on Road Mr & Mrs Bailey here with McGuinn 16 Wed Worked on road with team 17 Thu " " " " " P.M 18 Fri " " " " " all day 19 Sat Went to Brockville hoed carrots mangolds 20 Sun " : : & Reids schoolhouse 21 Mo Worked on road with team all day 22 Tu Worked on road all day with team 23 Wed Commenced to cultivate corn & Potatoes 24 Thu Cultivated Potatoes hoed corn thinned mangolds beets & carrots 25 Fri Finis " " 1 way Uncle Samuel Aunt Charlotte Bell here J Fraser Brockville } violent gale of wind & rain </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> July (Bk. 28.) No. 7 Train, _______ Conductor, Fraser 1875 No of Car. FROM 26 June TO 15 July Remarks. 26 Sat Went to B cultivated Early Rose other way 27 Sun Went to Brockville 28 Mo Commenced to hoe Potatoes 29 Tu Took Pa & Ma to Prescott hoed Potatoes 30 Wed Finis hoeing Chilis } commenced to W.P 1st July Finis hoeing W.P } hoed some corn Went to Brockville Ploughed Early Roses 2 Fri Ploughed part Chilis } Went to B for MNF Mc 3 Sat Went to B Hilled Potatoes 4 Sun Rained in forenoon 5 Mo Ploughed & Hilled Potatoes } Went to Prescott for Pa & Ma 6 Tue " " " " Went to Brockville 7 Wed Finished hoeing hilling Chili's hilling hilled sweet corn 8 Thu Finished hilling Potatoes 9 Fri Hoed corn Fine 10 Sat Pa came home from Mountain } Went to Brockville 11 Sun Went to Brockville 12 Mo Went to Brockville & to Matilda 13 Tu Rained nearly all day Came from . . Planed pickets 14 Wed Commenced haying No 2 west side Went to B 2 scythes & snath cultiv plowed & hilled corn 15 Thu Commenced to fix outside of house raked little field & Part No 2E </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> July (Bk. 28.) No. 7 Train, _______ Conductor, Fraser 1875 No of Car. FROM 16 July TO Remarks. 16 Fri Drew 4 1/2 loads hay little field & west side No 2E Plastered 1 End house sifted sand hoed corn got 8 bus lime rain 17 Sat Drew 2 loads of sand Went to B Went to McGuinns } mixed box full mortar made scaffold 18 Sun Rain all forenoon 19 Mo Cut No 4E & part of Orchard Drew rakings in Plastered west end of house (19 Mo fine 5 20 Tu Cut Part No 5E Drew in 5 loads hay Colored 1 end house Raked Part orchard & No 4E 21 Wed Cut finis No 5E } Drew in 5 loads hay Raked " " " 3 4 or 3 in 1 orchard 1 in another 1 " No 4E 22 Thu Drew in 8 loads of hay from No 5E Pencilled 1 end of house Raked No 4E 2nd time Put over horses 23 Fri Drew in 3 loads " " " " " " Commenced to cut No 2E half E half finis No 4E & No 5E rain morning 24 Sat Finis Cutting with machine No 2E Went to Brockville Fraser east side raked & cocked up No 2E 25 Sun Went to Reids Division room R. Bell here J Bell here Fine 26 Mo Drew in 3 loads hay No 2E } got Jerry shod rained hard 27 Tu Drew in 2 " " " " } cut part swale rained cloudy. Plastered part north side house 28 Wed Drew in 7 loads hay No 2E Finis No 2E cut swale hay Finis plastering N side End house 29 Thu Finis cutting swale } Went to Adah Rhodes funeral 30 Fri Drew in grass from swale No 4E 31 Sat Planed fence stuff 1st Aug Went to Reids school house fine 2 Mo Got out Pickets for fence around garden fine 3 Tu Went to Brockville to show rained 4 Wed Planed scantling & Pickets & Rounded & Painted Posts for garden fence </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> August (Bk. 28.) No. 8 Train, _______ Conductor, Fraser 1875 No of Car. FROM TO Remarks. 5 Thu Tore down & Fixed up fence north line of No 3E & finis staking W side No 3E 6 Fri Commenced to build garden fence Mr McEathrow here, rained at night 7 Sat Went to Mountain Worked on fence 8 Sun Went to Winchester springs 9 Mo came home from Mountain at fence 10 Tu Worked at garden fence 11 Wed Rained nearly all day started at oat field 12 Thu Cut Oats in No 1W & some wheat 13 Fri Went to Lyn & bought buggy 14 Sat Cut & Bound a little Wheat Went to Brockville Drew & Raked No 1W 3 loads Oats 15 Su Went to Brockville R Bell here 16 Mo Uncle Francis here Went to Brockville Ma & " " went to Kingston Cut & Bound wheat 17 Tues Cut & Bound Wheat Alfred Ireland hwere PM Very warm fine 18 Wed Finis Cutting Wheat Cut Whe Pease rain AM & PM 19 Thu Raked & Bound Wheat fine 20 Fri Janey Alida & Josiah Render here finis Binding Wheat P to K rain 21 Sat Went to Brockville & cemetery 22 Mo Su Fine R Bell here 23 Mo Pa & M came home from Kingston Alida & Josiah Render went home Drew in 4 loads Wheat 24 Tu Drew in 8 loads Wheat & 1 of Pease </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> August & September (Bk. 28.) No. 8 & 9 Train, _______ Conductor, Fraser 1875 No of Car. FROM 25 August TO September Remarks. 25 Wed Moved part of stone Wall in front of little orchard to Old quarry } Raked & Drew in rakings of wheat 26 Thu Finish moving stone wall got out Pickets dug holes Went to Brock & got spoon for digging 27 Fri Finis digging post holes set posts Put on stringers bottom Sawed off bottom {illegible} 2 28 Sat Finished Picket fence in front of little Orchard Went to Brockville 29 Su Went to B & Reids schoolhouse 30 Mo Cut Oats in No 3D SE corner Drew 3 2 loads wood went to Wood's 31 Tu Cut part Western corn & Bound it to Maple Grove 1st Wed Went to Brockville to meet excursion from Kingston Cut Corn 2 Thu Went to Kingston I drwe in 1 load Oats. No 3 3E 3 Fri Cut corn western } Drew in 3 loads Oats No 3E Went to Uncle Johns & Alexanders 4 Sat Pa & Ma went to Kingston Jane & Jo came home from Kingston finis W corn 5 Sun Went to Campmeeting at Maple Grove 6 Mo Commenced to Plow No 1W Pa came home from Kingston McEathrow put caps on gate posts 7 Tu Worked at fence Plowed 8 Wed Finished fence in front of house plowed went to Maple Grove at night 9 Thu Bound western corn Ploughed AM } went to Campmeeting night 10 Fri Went to B AM } Plowed in afternoon & straightened dooryard 11 Sat Drew in marrowfat Pease & rakings of Oats in No 3E stooked western corn Pa went to Kingston 12 Sun Went to Reids & Maple Grove 13 Mo Plowed at No 1W </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> September (Bk. 28.) No. 9 Train, _______ Conductor, Fraser 1875 No of Car. FROM 14 Sept TO 3rd of Oct Remarks. 14 Tu Cut corn Bound & set up corn Went to Brockville 15 Wed Helped Simon Buell thresh Plowed No 1W finish cutting & Binding Corn 16 Thu Pa went to fair at Prescott Rained nearly all day sold 3 little pigs to Mr W & Geo Dalton 17 Fri Went to B 2 times } Cut wood } Rain 18 Sat Went to B Ma came from Kingston J J Clark & D McCliver here 19 Su Went to Brockville 20 Mo " " " with J Clark & McCliver got cooler from Lawrence 21 Tu " " " twice Cheese & mug{illegible} Bell } took boards Posts Blocks &c from Orchard 22 Wed Went to Pro Fair at Ottawa 23 Thu Helped Watts thresh dug 25 bus early roses 24 Fri " Orr " Went to Brock 25 Sat " Earl " T & C Bell here 26 Su Went to Reids Schoolhouse 27 Mo Helped Alfred thresh dig Potatoes Killed Molley heifer Went to B R Pike here 28 Tu Went to B with Beef cut & drew 3 loads wood Charley & Tommy Bell went home Lyman & Mr Shaver here fine 29 Wed Commenced to dig Potatoes Early Rose Painting fence rain all PM 30 Thu High wind all day Drew 5 loads of Sand for garden & 2 loads of wood 1st Fri Dug Early Roses Painted fence in front house 2nd Sat " " " " " " 3 Sun Went to B morning & evening </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> October (Bk. 28.) No. 10 Train, _______ Conductor, Fraser 1875 No of Car. FROM 4 Oct TO 23rd Remarks. 4 Mo Finished digging Early Roso's Rain Commenced Chili's 5 Tu Rain nearly all day R Pike to B Picked Apples of co{illegible} tree 6 Wed Rain Made gate for little Orchard " " " Reids 7 Thu Dug B Chili Potatoes fine had R Pike & McLean 8 Fri Dug Chili " " Star & Zy{illegible} 9 Sat " " Went to Brockville 2 Twice 10 Sun Went to Brockville to M.E. Church 11 Mo Went to Brock Dug Prolifics commenced WP Finis Chili's 12 Tu Dug Washington Peerless snowed 13 Wed Finished digging Potatoes 14 Tu{sic} Went to B 30 bus Chili's Drew in western corn went to Earl's bee 15 Fri Finis Western corn Drew in 275 bus Potatoes 240 WP 35 Chilis 16 Sat Went to B 34 1/2 bu Chilis Rain 17 Sun Went to Brockville Dedicated Church 18 Mo Drew 22 bus small W.P. Went to B 19 Tu Drew in 420 bus Chilis 30 Peerless D Simpson & team here fine 20 Wed Drew 105 bus Chilis 150 Early Rose 21 Thu Helped D Simpson Thresh Pulled carrots beets mangolds 22 Fri Threshed & Drew 30 bus Roso to Brock 23 Sat I Helped Alfred thresh Drew 120 bus Potatoes 27 2nd 6 4 </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> October & November (Bk. 28.) No. 10 & 11 Train, _______ Conductor, Fraser 1875 No of Car. FROM 24 Oct TO 12 Nov Remarks. 24 Sun Went to B & Maitland to see 6 Baptized 25 Mo Finis Drawing in Potatoes & corn 26 Tu Finis drawing in carrots mangolds Beets 27 Wed Went to B twice 58 bus Potatoes 28 Thu Made door step & window frame & put in glass fixed window frame for hen house in front horses 29 Fri Went to Brockville 25 1/2 bus Potatoes Killed Molly 30 Sat " " " Cleaned 10 bus wheat fixed fanning mill 31 Sun Went to Brockville Snow 1st Nov Mo Went to Lyn to Mill straightened up Barnyard 2 Tu Commenced to Plow No 3E Burnt Potato tops Painted fence 3 Wed Ploughed PM Drew 1 load wood boiled Potatoes 4 Thu " " " " " Fine went to tea meeting meal at lodge 5 Fri Drew 3 loads wood fine 6 Sat Went to Brockville 30 bus early Rose 7 Sun Went to Brockville 8 Mo Ploughed all day went to Earls Raising Barn 9 Tu Went to Brockville twice with a load of straw Miss Keelers here 10 Wed Went to Brockville P & M went to Kingston Snow & rain nearly all day 11 Thu Husked corn Boiled potatoes cut wood Lizzie McGuinn & Mr & Mrs Graham here 12 Fri Plowed in afternoon husked corn nailed Board on Barn &c </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> November (Bk. 28.) No. 11 Train, _______ Conductor, Fraser 187 No of Car. FROM 13 Nov TO Remarks. 13 Sat Went to Brockville Ploughed in afternoon 14 Sun Stormed near all day R Bell here 15 Mo Went to B cut wood husked corn stormed P & M came home 16 Tu Went to Brockville for fulled cloth Painted sleigh thaw AM Snow & wind Boiled Potatoes 17 Wed Painted (seligh & Box) & fixed sleigh Box Cold 18 Thu Got horses shod Archie Bell here Boiled Potatoes 19 Fri Drew up 5 loads of wood Went to Brockville with Archie 20 Sat Went to B Potatoes cut wood fine 21 Sun Went to B in AM 22 Mo Went to Mill 18 bus Pease & oats Boiled potatoes 23 Tu Went to Brock Rain & snow 24 We " " " Made a step for front door 25 Thu Went to Kingston cold & fine 26 Fri Went to Uncle Francis'es from NY {illegible} cleaned hogs shut up calf 27 Sat Went to " Alex's from Fran Went to B 15 bus Potatoes got windwo sash & glass 28 Sun " " " Warm " " Ale's R Bell & Jenny Woods here 29 Mo Came home from Kingston very cold & stormy 30 Tu Went to B Put up stove in room very cold 1st Wed Worked on sash for windows cold & clear Boiled Potatoes 2 Thu Went to B 81 bus Potatoes to Fairbairn </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> December (Bk. 28.) No. 12 Train, Snow & frost thaw Conductor, Fraser 1875 No of Car. FROM 3rd TO 22 of Dec Remarks. 3 Fri worked at windows went to Keelers fine 4 Sat P & M went to Kingston worked at sash fine 5 Sun Went to B 6 Mo Fitted window for our my room fine 7 Tu worked at windows went to tea meeting at Maple Grove 8 Wed Went to B worked at window snow 9 Thu " " " 25 bus Potatoes put in glass snow 10 Fri Worked at Sash Helped survey off Bates lot north of railway for Earl 11 Sat Went to B AM 15 bus Potatoes, & PM for P Ma came from Kingston 12 Sun Went to Brockville 13 Mo Killed pigs 1 sow kept over winter 4 spring pigs Alfred helped 14 Tu Cut & salted Pork Cleaned paint off new windows 15 Wed Cleaned window glass cold Put in 7 windows 4 16 Thu Put in windows all around finis Pa went to Mohence Napanee 17 Fri Went to B Painted outside front door 18 Sat Went to B We went to Kingston cold Alva to K 19 Sun Very cold all day 20 Mo Very cold " " Put two sashed in front stoop 21 Tu Finished Putting sash in stoop Thawing rain at night 22 Wed Went to B Thawed Run over a man in town </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> December & January (Bk. 28.) No. 12 - 1 Train, _______ Conductor, Fraser 1875 - 6 No of Car. FROM 23rd of Dec 1875 TO Remarks. 23 Thu Made door for stoop Alva came home from K 24 Fri Went to B Pa & Ma came home snowed at night cold 25 Sat All stay home all day 26 Sun stayed at home all day 27 Mo Uncle Samuel & Aunt Mary Jane here M.S.C. Woods & Miss Darling here 28 Tue Mr Marrow here sewing machine fine 29 Wed Went to B got pieces for windows sandpaper & gloves charged very slippery fine 30 Thu Uncle John & James & Olive Fraser here sand papered Paint room fixed Bed windows 31 Fri " " " " went to Odessa AM & PM Went to B Fixed windows in sitting room 1st " " " " came back from soft & fine 2 Sun Went to B AM & PM n windy 3 Mo Uncle John Olive & Aunt Mary Jane went home Went to B got carpet paper very windy at night 4 Tu Went to B got Jack screw and raised center of house cut wood Painted 5 Wed Went over to hall hall to party cut wood } a little snow at night 6 Thu Uncle James fitted door to Parlor } Painted over 3rd time Cleaned harness 7 Fri Helped Alfred Kill Beef sandpapered Paint & sides of window 8 Sat Went to B took P & M to K } Painted Parlor Doors over 4th time rain & snow 9 Sun Went to B Preaching at Schoolhouse 10 Mo high Wind Painted cut wood Pa came home cold 11 Tu cut wood Went to B Painted & Papered </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> January (Bk. 28.) No. 1 Train, _______ Conductor, Fraser 1876 No of Car. FROM 12 TO last Remarks. 12 Wed Went to B got 1 load manure joined the lodge cold 13 Thu " " " " " " " Took 16 bus grain to Mill 14 Fri " " " " " " " P went to K Painted 15 Sat Painted & worked at home inside 16 Sun Went to B & to schoolhouse 17 Mo " " " " got 1 load manure 18 Tu " " " " 1 load manure Pa came home rain 19 Wed " " " Havlock & James & Maggie Bell here Uncle James Fraser went to Sandh{illegible} 20 Thu Went to lyn mill 12 bus wheat Bad roads waggon 21 Fri " " B got furniture sold old stove 22 Sat Went to B 15 bus Potatoes Ma came home 23 Sun " " " & school house 24 Mo " " " got Parlor stove & Dumb stove 25 Tu " " " to McLean's snow 26 Wed " " " went to Lodge 27 Thu " " " " " Woods, Maitland 28 Fri " " " Drew 1 load for at Bel Bec 29 Sat " " " Sarah Jane Fraser (nee Bell) & husband here 30 Sun " " " 31 Mo " " " Sarah Jane & John Fraser went Uncle James Fraser went home </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> Febuary (Bk. 28.) No. 2 Train, _______ Conductor, Fraser 1876. No of Car. FROM 1st TO 20th Remarks. 1st Tu Went to Burn's bought wood went to Algonquin 2 Wed Very cold & stormy 3 Thu McVet & Charlotte Wood here " " Woods 4 Fri Went to B & Front to Keys 5 Sat Bought Wood of Perry } Drew 4 loads straw 6 Sun Went to Maple Grove & schoolhouse 7 Mo " " swamp cut wood R Pike here helping Soft Thaw 8 Tu " " " " " Crew out cord wood Mr & Mrs Wood here 9 Wed " " " Snowed hard Uncle James Fraser here 10 Thu " " " Uncle James Fraser went to Cleveland 11 Fri " Rained all day. Recevd Dispatch. 11.PM that Grandma Bell died 12 Sat " to Grandma Bell's Funeral Fine A.F.G.E McGuin here 13 Sun " " Brock & schoolhouse] 14 Mo Rained & hailed mended Boots 15 Tu Ma Pa & Jenny came home from Kingston Drew 1 load wood 16 Wed Drifted very hard all day 17 Thu Went to swamp 1 load wood 18 Fri Went to B Drew 1 load wood 19 Sat " " swamp 2 " wood 20 Sun " " schoolhouse Ad McGuin here R Bell here </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> watch no 289054A (Bk. 28.) No. _________ Train, _______ Conductor,____________187 No of Car. FROM TO Remarks. Blarney Castle was held by Cormuck Macarthy under Lord Garcy on condition of surrendering itt to the English. in 1602 Blarney Stone is triangular 20 ft from top of Castle & inscribed Cormack {illegible} Mac forkes me fiese fecil AD 1446 Thomas Hobson, Cambridge hosle{illegible} Roland for Oliver, 2 knights = to each other in everything Dumps Dumpos king of Egypt Built Pyramid & then died of melancholy { Lira or Medjidic (Turkish coin) = about 18.0 1/2 D } Great Eastern Length 692 ft Breadth 83 ft. Paddle engines of 1000 & A crew of 1600 horse power }Pyramids of Egypt Pliny states that it took 360,000 men 20 years to build them. SPHINX circumference of head = 102 ft Height = 143 Height of each 62 ft </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> (Bk. 28.) No.__________ Train, _______ Conductor,_________ 187 . No of Car. FROM TO Remarks. B = Base {Drawing of two triangles with sides X Z L H and Hyp} {Formula} Square root symbol over y squared + H squared = Hyp H = Highest - Post 2 2 2 } x- B = y L = Lowest B + H - L / B X 2 = x In the midst of life we are in death First found in the writings of Nolker a servant Switzerland who died about 912 AD Argent - means Rose-Colored = Argent Gules = the silver color of hoar frost Sable = sand color </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> Febuary & March (Bk. 28.) No. 2 & 3 Train, _______ Conductor, Fraser 1876 No of Car. FROM 21st Feb TO 11 March Remarks. 21 Mo Went to swamp 2 loads cold 22 Tu " " " " " " 23 Wed " " " " " " 24 Thu " " " " " " 25 Fri " " " " " " 26 Sat " " " " " " fine 27 Sun " " school house Lightman 28 Mo " " swamp 1 load. 5 logs to mill 29 Tu " " Brockville got axe 1st March " " swamp 1 load sawlogs Drew 5 2 Thu " " " Drew 8 sawlogs H & about 600 ft lumber home AM 3 Fri " " " " 4 " from mill & load lumber 4 Sat " " Brockville 16 1/2 bus Chili's 5 Sun " " schoolhouse soft 6 Mo " " swamp Drew 2 logs & 1 load lumber soft 7 Tu " " Burn's to see about wood Went to McGuin's Drew home some lumber roads very bad soft 8 Wed " " swamp & drew out rest of wood stakes & rails fine 9 Thu " " Mr Henrys after fanning mill cleaned up 65 bus wheat in granary 20 for mill fine 10 Fri " " Mill at lyn 20 bus wheat 11 Sat " " Brockville P went to K </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> March (Bk. 28.) No. 3 Train, _______ Conductor, Fraser 1876 No of Car. FROM 12 Feb TO 31st Remarks. 12 Sun Went to B & schoolhouse Fine 13 Mo Rained in morning snowed AM & Froze PM mended girt & Blanket 14 Tu Went to swamp 2 loads wood fine roads bad 15 Wed " " " 1 " " Went to supper at Maitland 16 Thu " " B snow hail & wind 17 Fri " " swamp 2 loads 18 Sat " " " 1 load 19 Sun " " B & schoolhouse 20 Mo " " swamp 2 loads broke sleigh Knee 21 Tu Went to Kingston 22 Wed " " Sharpton to Uncle John's 23 Thu " " Uncle Francis Bell 24 Sat " " " Alexanders 25 Sun " " Westbrook & highlands 26 Mo " " Mr Clydes 27 Tu " " Uncle Francis & Benningtons 28 Wed " " Glenvale & Uncle Wm Bells & McCarty 29 Thu " " Ernestown to Uncle Wm's 30 Sat " " Uncle Sams at evening 31 Sat " " Napanee </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> April (Bk. 28.) No. 4 Train, _______ Conductor, Fraser 1876 No of Car. FROM 1st TO 20th April Remarks. 1st Sat Went to Napanee 2nd Sun Went " Sam Bells 3 Mo " " Morven to Singing & school with John's & girls 4 Tu " " John Blanchards 5 Wed " " Napanee to Joseph Trumpor 6 Thu Came home from napanee fine 7 Fri Put up 18 bus Chilis snowed all day forenoon 8 Sat Went to Brockville 9 Sun " " Schoolhouse Mr Wright preacher 10 Mo P & M " " Keelers & woods Flec had a calf 11 Tu " " Winter's 10 bus Potatoes made hotbeds Mr Grimshaw here 12 Wed Split Wood made large hotbed box and filled in with dirt 13 Thu " " Light shower 14 Fri " " Killed Rose's calf Cherry calved 15 Sat " " Went to B Potatoes & veal 16 Sun " " Schoolhouse Lightman R Bell & Geo Wood here 17 Mo " " helped D Simpson saw wood 18 Tu " " " " J Murphy raise barn & stable 19 Wed Finis splitting wood R Pike piling wood fine got oats 20 Thu Went to Lyn 20 bus Wheat took buggy to Lyn </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> April & May (Bk. 28.) No. 4 & 5 Train, _______ Conductor, Fraser 1876 No of Car. FROM 21st TO Remarks. 21 Fri Boarded up between wood & waggon house moved & Piled summer wood Put in wood rain rain 22 Sat Went to B piled wood took manure away from back arou front of house took windows down from front of house 23 Sun Mr Elliot Preached at School house 24 Mo Drew 3 loads manure from Brockville went to Newmans & Newells 25 Tu " " 2 " Bought Mare from Mr Wren 26 Wed Went to B got plough commenced to Plow orchard took Mr Winters 15 bus Potatoes 27 Thu Plowed in Orchard dug around trees Mr & Mrs Graham & lizzie McGuinn here 28 Fri " " PM fixed waggon tongue rain Killed Gips calf 29 Sat Went to B sold my Pork 16 bus Chilis Plowed PM fine 30 Sun " " " Mr Wright Preached at school house 1st May Finis plowing Orchard & behind pig pen AM Plowed little field PM 2 Tu Drew out into No 1 W X2X6X loads manure sugar party Plowed head 26 lands little field 3 Wed Finis Plowing north side No 3E Rain got chains & collar fixed 4 Thu Drew out 14 loads manure Rain cultivated corn ground No 3E 5 Fri " 7 " Commenced to Plow No 1W spread manure 6 Sat " 18 " " Went to B Rain AM fine PM 7 Sun Went to B Fine 8 Mo " 7 " " cultivated N part No 3E R went to Kingston for clover seed 40 lbs 9 Tu Plowed part No 1W spread manure harrowed little field fine 10 Wed Drew out Brush from Orchard & 20 load manure {scribble} </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> May (Bk. 28.) No. 5 Train, _______ Conductor, Fraser 1876 No of Car. FROM 11 TO 31 Remarks. 11 Thu Finished Plowing No 1W Sowed & harrowed Orchard Pease 4 1/2 Fine 12 Fri Finished harrowing Orchard Sowed Wheat 10 1/2 13 Sat Went to B AM & PM 1/2 ton hay market } ridged acre harrowed 14 Sun Went to McGuinn's R Bell J M & I Fine 15 Mo Ploughed & harrowed at No 3E Got Phosphate 16 Tu " " " " " " Planted Potatoes in little field 17 Wed Finis Plowing No 3D Rolled Wheat planted Potatoes {illegible} acre 18 Thu Sowed 10 bus barley harrowed & Rolled it No 3E in No 3E 19 Fri Harrowed planting ground Plowed at No 1E 20 Sat Ridged up Potato & corn ground fine Went to B 21 Sun Mr Lightman Preached at schoolhouse 22 Mo Went to Jos Mclean's & got 26 bus oats Rain set out Tomatoes cabbage 23 Tu Commenced to Plant Potatoes No 1W marked planting ground AM Plowed PM No 1E 24 Wed Finished Plowing No 1E & Planting Potatoes in No 1W Aunt Alida & Grandma Fraser here 25 Thu Planted corn harrowed No 1E Sowed 15 1/2 bus oats No 1E 26 Fri Finis spring work Finis No 1E harrow & roll 27 Sat Went to B & Ogdensburg with Aunt Alida Mr Vanluven here 28 Sun Mr McDougal Preached went to B 29 Mo Got lumber from Maple Grove Mill Planted melons Rain 30 Tu Piled up lumber Drew rails for fence No 1E Fine 31 Wed Drew rails for fence No 1E Went to lodge </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> June (Bk. 28.) No. 6 Train, _______ Conductor, Fraser 1876 No of Car. FROM 1st TO Remarks. 1st T Tore down & built up fence between Nos 1 &2E H Hurd & S Simpson here laid up fence } 2 Fri Finished fences in & around No 1E sorted Potatoes Cleaned cellar 3 Sat Went to B my 12 bus Potatoes & calf. cleaned cellar 4 Sun Went to B Mr Wright at schoolhouse 5 Mo Went to Dublin set leach sheared 2 sheep Finis fence between 1 & 2E Fine Fixed dog chain dug cucumber ground 6 Tu Drew out 10 loads manure on corn ground 7 Wed " " 6 " " " " went to open temple lodge 8 Thu " " hoed Beans Went to B warm AM cultivated & hoed in little field Rain 9 Fri Finished plowing corn ground western hoed Beans Went to B warm AM 10 Sat Went to B AM Geo & Emily McKay here worked at corn ground 11 Sun Went to B AM & PM McGuinns young folks here Elliot at School 12 Mo Pa Commenced Road work worked at corn ground 13 Tu Went to B Commenced to cultivate in No 1W fine & warm Finis western corn 14 Wed Worked on road Cultivated in No 1W warm & fine 15 Thu " " " " " " " " 16 Fri " " " Hoed Potatoes Fine 17 Sat Went to Brockville Butter Finis garden Potatoes weeded & thinned Roots 18 Sun Rained in showers all day R Bell here 19 Mo Worked in Brockville at courthouse square commenced to hoe corn & Potatoes Went to McGuinns in evening 20 Tu Hoed corn & Potatoes Worked in Brockville Drew out 120 loads manure </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> June & July (Bk. 28.) No. 6 & 7 Train, _______ Conductor, Fraser 1876 No of Car. FROM TO Remarks. Rain Fitted Hay loft floor stone to Brockville 21 Wed Hoed Potatoes & corn, Drew 3 load in waggon house 22 Thu " " " " P & M went to McGuinns 23 Fri Cultivated corn & Potatoes } Hilled Potatoes & corn little field 24 Sat Went to B Hoed Potatoes corn Beets mangolds carrots Fine 25 Sun Went to B A & PM Mr McDougall at S.H 26 Mo Went to Covals & got 7 sheep & 5 lambs fine hoed in No 1W 27 Tu Cut W side No 2E hoed & cultivated in No 1W 28 Wed Hoed corn & Potatoes cocked up hay No 2E Plowed in No 1W 29 Thu Got calf from Buells to kill } Hoed corn finis Drew in hay W. side No 2E 2 loads commencede to hill 30 Fri Finished Plowing out Potatoes & corn Geo McGowan & Uncle J Bell went to B Hill Hoed Corn 1st July Went to B Uncle John & Geo McGowan went home Balloon tipped over 2 Sun " " " " Francis here. Mr Wright Preached 3 mo Commencedto Plow No 2EW side Went to Ch Went to Chippenbrook lodge 4 Tu Plowed " " " " had Buells team 5 Wed Finis Plowing Harrowing & sowing Buckwheat at No 2E went to lodge Fine rain P.M 6 Thu Sowed & Harrowed in corn P & M went to Ra{illegible} to look about sheep pasture 7 Fri Finis rolling No 2E E side. Put Paris green on Potatoes sowed turnips Hilled corn 8 Sat Went to B Hoed corn No 1W 9 Sun " " " , Mr Elliot a S.H 10 Mo Uncle Wm & Aunt Mary McKechnie here } Uncle Wm & Aunt Mercy Bell Here & Grandma Fraser Finis corn </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> July (Bk. 28.) No. 7 Train, _______ Conductor, Fraser 1876. No of Car. FROM TO Remarks. Laid Hayloft floor Waggonhouse 11 Tues Rain in AM } Hoed Potatoes P.M Went to B 12 Wed Went to B with Uncle Wm McKecknie } Pa Grandma Uncle Wm & Aunt Mercy Bell went to Mountain Hoed Potatoes 13 Thu " " " " Aunt Mary McKecknie } Hoed Potatoes Chili's Fine 14 Fri Hoed Chilis. Came home from Mountain Olive & Aunt Mary Jane Fraser here 15 Sat Went to B. A & PM. Finis hilling Potatoes 16 Sun Went to B Mr Lightman preached 17 Mo " " " Uncle Wm & Aunt Mercy went home Pa & Ma went to Kingston Dosed Potato Bugs 18 Tu Commenced to cut No 2W cut all but 2 rounds Fine 19 W Went to B AM, PM Raked up hay in No 2W 20 Thu + Finis Raking No 2W 1st time Drew in 4 loads hay 2W heavy Rain storm high wind 21 Fri Finis drawing in hay from No 2W Drew in 6 loads cut part No 4E 22 Sat Finis cutting No 4E } Went to B cocked hay No 4E rain & raked hay & Laying hay loft floor 23 Sun Fine No preaching Wood's Ad Jim Earl {illegible} R Bell 24 Mo Cut part No 5E Drew in 2 loads from No 4E rain 25 Tu Bought 8 sheep from J Smith & finis cutting No 5E rain Drew in 1 load hay 26 Wed Drew in 7 loads hay 5 6 off No 5E 1 4E Fine 27 Thu " " 4 " " 1 1/2 " " 2 1/2 " " cut Part No 2E Fine 28 Fri Rain got horses shod at Andersons Killed 1 lamb 29 Sat Went to B helped Buell in AM Drew in 6 loads hay PM Fine 30 Sun Went to brockville Fine + laid part waggon loft floor " Mo 31 Mare broke Rake Finis No 2E cutting Drew in 3 1/2 loads </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> August (Bk. 28.) No. 8 Train, _______ Conductor, Fraser 1876. No of Car. FROM 1st TO Remarks. 1st Aug Drew in 1/2 load hay Cut part barley Fine 2 Wed Went to Lyn to mill 11 bus Wheat Went to B got rake mended cocked up barley 3 Thu Went & got 8 lambs from J Smith Drew in 4 loads barley 3E 4 Fri Finis cutting Barley Drew in 1/2 load grass No 3E Fine Killed 2 lambs 5 Sat Went to B } Pa went to Kingston & got Pigs } Drew in 2 loads Barley 6 Sun Went to B no Preaching at S H 7 Mo Commenced to cut Wheat & swale Start No 4E 2 showers 8 Tu Finis cutting Wheat Cut grass Bound Wheat 9 Wed " Binding " in AM Set. up Wheat Cut Pease in Orchard finis cutting grass 10 Thu Drew in 1/2 load Barley 2 loads grass swale 11 Fri Drew in 9 loads 4 of Peas Orchard, 5 of Wheat No 3E 12 Sat Went to B Finis Wheat & grass No 4E 13 Sun Went to B Mr Lightman at SH 14 Mo Commenced to shingle Cow stable 15 Tu Finis Shingling Went to B nails & shingles 16 Wed Picked Stone from No 2W cut some Oats 17 Thu Finis Picking stone from No 2W & No 5E & finis White Oats No 1E 18 Fri Cut Black Oats P.M Went to B 19 Sat Went to B Bunched up some oats 20 Sun " " " Mr Lightmans Preached </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> (Bk. 28.) No. 4 Train, _______ Conductor,___________ 187 . No of Car. FROM TO Remarks. 21 Mo Drew in 9 loads Oats 5 Black 4 White 22 Tu Went to Excursion to Wells Island 23 Wed Cut part Western Corn with machine 24 Thu Drew in Western Corn 2 loads 25 Fri Went to Prescott for Grains Fine 26 Sat " " B went to Kingston took Pig to Uncle Alexander 27 Sun " " B Went to Chapel M Bates Preached 28 Mo " " Uncle John Bell's Cut rest W. Corn got ready for Market 29 Tu " " Elginburg Went to B & B McEathr{cut off} funeral cut Part Sweet Corn 30 Wed " Picking Long Blackberries Went to B cut rest of corn little field 31 Thu Came home from Kingston Went to Camp meeting cut corn No 1W 1st Fri Went to Camp meeting International 2 Sat Went to B } Pa went to Cleveland, Ohio on account of Uncle James Frasers Death } Cocked up corn 3 Sun Went to Camp Meeting International Mr Lightman at S.H. 4 Mo " " B Cut corn & Bound wheat was cut Ellen & Ely Clyde here 5 Tu " " With the Mistresses Van Luven} Helped Watts thresh cut corn Windy Fine 6 Wed " " " Helped Alfred thresh Drew in 5 X loads W corn Pa got home from Cleveland 7 Thu " " " " T Ran's " Cut 4 Round corn Fine 8 Fri Helped Simon Buell thresh Killed 2 lambs Picked apples 9 Sat " " " " Went to K A & PM </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> September (Bk. 28.) No. 9 Train, _______ Conductor, Fraser 1876 . No of Car. FROM 10 TO 30 Sept Remarks. 10 Sun Went to B A& PM , Mr Wright, R Bell, G McKay G & W Wood here 11 Mo Went to Prescott for Grains cut corn dug Potatoes 12 Tu " " Brockville Finis cutting Western corn No 2E commenced to cut Buckwheat No 2E } Indian corn No 1W 13 Wed " " Divasun Cut Buckwheat & Bound it fine 14 Thu " " J Smith & got 4 lambs finis Binding Buckwheat cut Pop corn rain 15 Fri " " B twice with wood 2/3 of a cord $4.00 each Picnic at Rows corner dug Potatoes 16 Sat " " B Raked up corn Fixed Picket fence g got Baileys Elevators 3 different ones 17 Sun " " " A& PM Mr McDougall at S.H 18 Mo " " J Stewarts to Thresh took Stone with Elevator out of Orchard 19 Tu " " S. Mountain Alva & Jenny, dug out stone Orchard misty & drizzly all day 20 Wed " " Prescott for Grains I cut wood for Mifs Stewart 21 Thu " " Selling Elevators To am & Pa " " " " " 22 Fri " " " " Alva came home from Mountain with Olive 23 Sat " " B to Market Cocked up Corn No 2E fine & warm 24 Sun " " B no one at schoolhouse 25 Mo " " B 1 load Wood for sheilds Uncle Francis here commenced to dig E Rose Fine 26 Tu " " B Jenny Alida & Jessia Render Came home Rain 27 Wed " " Maitland stone lifters Rain dug Potatoes 28 Thu " " Kingston Jessia Render Vet, Wood & I got up Helped D Simpson thresh rest of Pumpkins 29 Fri " " D Simpson AM Threshed at home PM 30 Sat Finished threshing cleaned up floor spread Buckwheat </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> October (Bk. 28.) No. 10 Train, _______ Conductor,___________ 1876 . No of Car. FROM 1st TO Remarks. 1st Oct Sun Went to Brockville, Mr Wright at S.H 2 Mo Dug Potatoes Early Rose Fine 3 Tu Dug Early Rose Finis } Commenced Chili's Went to B 4 Wed Dug Chili's Fine Went to Lodge 5 Thu Dug Chili Potatoes Windy, Fine 6 Fri " " " Rain AM & evening 7 Sat Went to Brockville Dug 6 rows Chili's Grandma Fraser & Uncle John Fraser here 8 Sun Snow Snow & Rain R Bell here 9 Mo Went to Prescott with Uncle John & Grandma Fraser Picked up load Early Rose's Dug 10 rows Chilis 10 Tu Went to Brockville 71 bus Early Rose's Finis digging Drew in 20 bus small ones Early 11 Wed Went to Brockville 20 bus 10 Chili's 10 Early Roses Windy Finis drawing in Potatoes 12 Thu " " " Drew in corn Uncle J Fraser came here from Syracuse Fine 13 Fri Pa Ma Maggy & Uncle J Fraser went to South Mountain Boiled Pig Feed 14 Sat Husked corn Rain Frost at night Snow 15 Sun Snow Cold Wind, no preaching at SH 16 Mo Cold wind & snow morning very dark & Rain at night husked corn Boild Pig Feed 17 Tu Pa & Ma came home from Mountain husked corn 18 Wed Drew off large stones from No 1E west side Commenced to Plow w side No 1E 19 Thu Plowed at No 1E got in mangolds & Beets Went to mill 16 bus 20 Fri " " " " " Carrots </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> October (Bk. 28.) No.____ Train, _______ Conductor,___________ 187 . No of Car. FROM TO Remarks. 21 Sat Went to B I went to Belleville 22 Sun " " " Mr Wright at S-H 23 Mo " " " Finis No 1E west side split corn ridges Drew off Potato tops 24 Tu " " " Finish corn ridges commenced to plow No 1W 25 Wed " " " with Uncle James Bell Plowed No 1W cold & windy 26 Thu " " mill hog feed Plowed No 1W 18 bus 27 Fri " " " for feed Plowed no little field 28 Sat " " B Plowed Corn spring & lumber waggons 29 Sun " " " Mr Crozier at S-H 30 Mo Drew off big stones from Orchard Plowed at No 1W 31 Tu Finis No 1W & little field filled up holes in Orchard misty 1st Nov Commenced to Plow Orchard & take out stone husked corn Lower Barn rain 2 Thu Plowed & Picked up stone in Orchard Fine Rain at night 3 Fri " " " " " " " Rain 4 Sat Went to B I went to mill 20 bus hog feed 2 wheat 5 Sun Went to B Mr McDougall at S-H 6 Mo " " " Load of wood for Shields Plowed in Orchard 7 Tu " " " Load of Potatoes 20 bus Ha{illegible} 10 bus Ed{illegible} 8 Wed Went to B PM Cut wood for Miss Stewarts in woods with Saw AM 9 Thu Cleaned out cow stable put corn in crib </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> (Bk. 28.) No. _____ Train, _______ Conductor,___________ 187 . No of Car. FROM TO Remarks. 10 Fri Sawed Wood for Mifs Stewarts AM cleaned up lower barnyard PM 11 Sat Went to B 1 load wood 12 Sun " " " Made Mr Pane at S-H 13 Mo " " " Made door for Barn Fine & warm 14 Tu " " Mill 16 bus hog feed 13 Buckwheat Killed 2 spring Pigs 15 Wed Cut up & salted Pig's cleaned up yard 16 Thu Went to B J & J & B. Bell here Fine 17 Fri Went " B " " " " " " & I went to B & Morristown 18 Sat " " " Boiled 2 pots feed 19 Sun " " " Mr Crozier at S-H 20 Mo " " " & down to south mountain with J & J & Bowan Lizzie Bell Jenny & I Went to Lyn to Mill 21 Tu " " " 2 loads of Wood 22 Wed " " " 1 " " " rain 23 Thu Came home from South Mountain 24 Fri Dug around big stones in Orchard J & J & B. Bell went home 25 Sat Drew off 8 load stone from Orchard commenced to Plow S half of No 3E 26 Sun Went to B A & PM Mr Wright at S-H. F. Bell here 27 Mo Killed 3 Pigs Went to Wood's Fine 28 Tu Went to B market, cut up & salted hogs 29 Wed Went to B Took Lizzie Bell in Banked up house Fine </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> December (Bk. 28.) No. 12 Train, Fine Conductor, Fraser 1876 . No of Car. FROM 30 Nov TO 19 Dec Remarks. <pre>30 Thu Put Glass in front of Stoop, made air pipe for Mifs Stewarts Cold </pre> 1st Frit Went out to Hall's for 2 year old colt cold & windy 2 Sat " to B to Market, Mutton & Potatoes 3 Sun cold & Windy 4 Mo Went to Commons with Jenny cut hole through floor Boarded up lower Barn shead E 5 Tu Came home from " Went to Prescott 6 Wed Went to B Husked corn Windy 7 Thu Husked corn & drew up stalks & corn R Bell here fine 8 Fri Went to B 1 load hay for Mr Bigg 9 Sat " " " market fixed little stable & sheds 10 Sun " " " Cold 11 Mo Sawed wood in front of house cold 12 Tu Banked up shead with Buckwheat straw drilled at stone 13 Wed Went to B drilled stone Windy 14 Thu Put Wood in Woodhouse Warm & Fine 15 Fri Put Double windows in our room, husked am Put out rest of straw 16 Sat Very cold & stormy all day 17 Sun Thermometer 15 Deg belo Zero no Sud sleighing at home all day 18 Mo Split Wood in Woodhouse 19 Tu Went to B split Wood </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> December & January (Bk. 28.) No. 12 - 1 Train, _______ Conductor, Fraser 1876-7 . No of Car. FROM 20 Dec 76 TO 8th Jan 1877 Remarks. 20 Wed Pa went to South Mountain Fine 21 Thu Fixed up fence at Orchard Poor Sleighing 22 Fri Killed geese 22 Fri Covered poles with hay in hen house } Went to swamp for Chimney pole } Alva Went to Sharpton Fine 23 Sat Went to B market Cold but fine 24 Sun " " Wood's vet got hurt on 21st S. Walker ^ Allen Mclean here 25 Mo " " B for a load of People AM & PM Fine 26 Tu " Out to Slab street for Wood 1 load 27 Wed " to B 1 load Wood Sold 1 cord $2.00 Uncle Francis Bell here 28 Thu " " J Smiths 1 load Birch 29 Fri " " B Birch $2.75 Uncle Francis Bell went to B 30 Sat Heavy snowstorm roads all Blocked 31 Sun Fine & cold very little travel Jan 1st 1877 . Went to B Pa went to Rows corners Fine 2 Tu Went to Cummins with Jenny for a class music cold & windy 3 Wed Went to Spencerville & back to McGuin's cold & windy 4 Thu Went to B came home J Smith here cold 5 Fri Pa went to Port Elgin to see about feed Fine 6 Sat Went to B Got 1 load of wood from McKenzie A & E McGuin here & McNish Fine 7 Sun R Bell Here Very stormy & bad roads 8 Mo Went to B drew hop poles stormy </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> January (Bk. 28.) No. 1 Train, _______ Conductor,___________ 1877 . No of Car. FROM 9 Jan TO 28 Remarks. 9 Tu Went to Edwardsburg got 40 bus feed Warm & Fine 10 Wed Alva came home Archie Bell here School meeting Fine 11 Thu Road drifted bad at night P Heck here 12 Fri Went to B cold " " went away 13 Sat " " " very stormy in PM Archie went to B stayed cold 14 Sun Stayed at home very bad roads 15 Mo Boiled feed for hog's cold 16 Tu Boiled feed for hogs stormy & cold 17 Wed Went to R Findley's Funeral 18 Thu Went to Woods. Fine & Warm 19 Fri Pa & Ma went to B Dalton's Fine 20 Sat Went to B Got 2 pigs Fine 21 Sun " " Annie Houstons Funeral Brown Hiefer calved 22 Mo " " B got horses shod Fine 23 Tu " " Edwardsburg at night 1 load for T ran Fine 24 Wed Smoked meat Pa came home 25 Thu " " Places 1 load Hard wood Sold $2.00 M & P went to Uncle J Fraser's 26 Fri " " B " " " " 27 Sat " " & got 1 load of Wood & took it to B Fine & Warm 28 Sun Stormed at night - very fine rest of day </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> (Bk. 28.) No. 2 Train, _______ Conductor, Fraser 1877 . No of Car. FROM 29 Jan TO Remarks. 29 Mo Pa & Ma came home from Mountain Boiled feed & smoked meat Fine 30 Tue Went to Slab Street Paid Place for Wood Fine 31 Wed " " B McLean's got 1 load maple 1st " " B Wood got 1 load 2 Fri " " " " " " " Drew up 2 loads straw commenced to feed cattle 3 Sat " " " Market, Pork 4 Sun " " B } 5 Mo Sold Brown 3 year old Heifer & calf Earl 5 Mo " " Dublin got teeth pulled 6 Tu " " " Jenny " " 7 Wed " " lodge cleaned up 14 bus Wheat Fine 8 Thu " " Lyn to Mill 14 bus " Merrickville V.M & C Wood. J. M. & John Fraser 9 Fri " " Lecture at Merrickville got 25 bus corn feed Boiled hog feed Fine 10 Sat " " B Came home Fine 11 Sun " " " Mrs Simpson died 12 Mo " " Dublin Boiled feed 13 Tu " " hear Alfleck lecture at lodge Mrs Simpson Funeral 14 Wed " " Greenbush & 5 ml's further NW to assesors Fine 15 Thu " " Brockville 1 load Wood P. & M to McGuins 16 Fri P & M came home Boiled hog feed 17 Sat Went to Lyn & B A & PM cold </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> Feburary & March (Bk. 28.) No. 2 & 3 Train, _______ Conductor, Fraser 1877 . No of Car. FROM 18 Feb TO 9 March Remarks. 18 Sun Went to B & to McGuin's Fine 19 Mo " " Manhard's swamp with Simon Buell Pa Commenced assesay Fine 20 Tu " " " " " " " Fine 21 Wed " " Lodge Boiled pigfeed skinned ewe Fine 22 Thu " " Brockville 23 Fri Boiled feed Fine 24 Sat Went to B, Fine Boiled feed 25 Sun " " " & Reid's S - H White sow had 7 Pigs al died 26 Mo " " Lyn got grist 14 bus Wheat 27 Tu " " B got Post Office Order Boiled feed Fine 28 Wed " " Wood's with colt breaking in commmenced Hot bed 129 Thu Drew 4 loads manure 3E had 2 lambs 230 Fri Rain nearly all day made whippletree 3 Sat Went to B Boiled feed Fine 4 Sun Snow in AM at home 5 Mo Went to B with J Stewart moving G Bennington & E McKay here 6 Tu " " Cold & windy 7 Wed Went to Lyn with Buggy got spring mended 8 Thus Boiled feed Rain nearly all day 9 Fri Snowed rained & disagreeable all day very wet </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> March (Bk. 28.) No. 3 Train, _______ Conductor, Fraser 1877 . No of Car. FROM 10th TO 29 March Remarks. 10 Sat Went to B Husked corn made trough Fine & Cold 11 Sun Went to B to hear Affleck 12 Mo " " Edwardsburg & to B 13 Tu Came home from " " got 20 bus 14 Wed Chug heifer nearly dead got Robinson 15 Thu Made pen for Calves Boiled feed 16 Fri Got load of wood 3/4 Fine wt 1/2 17 Sat Went to B to Market Pork got sugar {illegible} 18 Sun " " " & Daltons 19 Mo Drew out 3 loads manure Jenny came from Kin 20 Tu " up 5 " stone for ashhouse Went to Keelers T Bell gr here 21 Wed Boiled feed for hogs cold & storming soft went to oyste sugar party 22 Thu Dapple calved Went to B. Black sow pigged 6 came all dead 23 Fri Went to Commins, Black sow pigged 24 Sat Came home from } Fine 25 Sun Bad Road's R Bell here Fine 26 Mo Helped Frew move. Rain 27 Tu Drew 2 loads hay for horses Rain 28 Wed Stormy Dapple calved 29 Thu Fine Frisky " " </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> April (Bk. 28.) No. 4 Train, _______ Conductor, Fraser 1877 . No of Car. FROM March 30 TO April 18 Remarks. 30 Fri Went to D. Simpsons sale Simpson Sam Orpha & Snide sink 31 Sat Went to B to Market with Ma meat Rose Calved 1st Sun Uncle J Bell & Robert here 2 Mo Pa went to New Dublin made hotbeds 3 Tu Went to B got 10 bus western corn made another hotbed 4 Wed Boiled feed for hogs Cherry calved 5 Thu Piled manure in Barnyard Straightened up posts between Little orchard & field 6 Fri Smoked meat gip calved 7 Sat Went to B to market meat 8 Sun " " " Fine Bess calved 9 Mo " " " Washed & oiled Double harness 10 Tu Pa went to Kingston got 2 bus grain seed & 1 bos Raisins & came home Oiled single harness 11 Wed Went to B got 2 sacks salt Drew off stone orchard Fine 12 Thu Cleaned up Wheat Oats pease barley Fine 13 Fri Got stone off Orchard Big ones Fine 14 Sat Went to B market Blasted big stone Fleck calved Fine 15 Sun Went to B & Daltons Fine 16 Mo Went to Lyn got grist & Wheat cleaned {illegible sowed salt 17 Tu Commenced springs Work sowed Wheat No 1W Fine 18 Wed Commenced to plow No 4E } Finis No 1W Fine </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> April & may (Bk. 28.) No. 4 & 5 Train, _______ Conductor,Fraser 1877 . No of Car. FROM 19 April TO 8 May Remarks. 19 Thu Rained most all day Plowed in P.M 4E 20 Fri " " " " Roads bad & muddy 21 Sat Went to B. Snowed in forenoon 22 Sun Went to Reids S-H 23 Mo Commenced to draw manure Orchard 24 Tu Drawed manure Went to Port Elgin 25 Wed " " " Commenced to plow orchard got poles for Elevator 26 Thu Plowed & spread manure in Orchard Went to B 27 Fri " & harrowed orchard ridged outfor hart Plowed at No 4E 28 Sat Went to B Plowed at No 4E Rain PM 29 Sun Bad roads Fine day {illegible several words} 30 Mo Finis ridging & marking potato ground Plowed at No 4E 1st may Finis Plowing no 4E Went to B & Dublin Planted potatoes in orchard 2 Wed Planted Potatoes, commenced to plow No 5E 3 Thu Sowed & harrowed No 4E Oats 14 bus finis potatoes 4 Fri Sowed & harrowed No 1E 10 bus Barley 5 Sat Went to B } got off stone & rolled No 4E } seeded & harrowed No 1E 6 Sun Fine R. Bell & Mr Earl here 7 Mo Rolled & finished No 1E AM } Plowed at No 5E 8 Tu Plowed at No 5E } Geo & Jake Bell here {illegible} </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> May (Bk. 28.) No. 5 Train, _______ Conductor, Fraser 1877 . No of Car. FROM 9th TO 28 May Remarks. 9 Wed Plowed at No 5E Fine 10 Thu Finished No 5E Plowing } Harrowed 5E 11 Fri Harrowed No 5E Went to Can{illegible} ground Morristown 12 Thu Sat Went to B } Finished Harrowing No 5E 13 Fri Sun Went to Brockville 14 Sat Mo Rolled No 5E } Drew manure & plowed part no little field 15 Sun Tu Went to Prescott graind took Mr Lucas to Maitland } Finis plowing harrow & ridgeing little field } G & J Bell here 16 Mo Wed } Plowed a peice {sic} on Miss Stewarts little field sowed carrots planted corn Potatoes 17 Thu Harrowed & sowed & rolled peice on Stewarts } Drew out 15 loads Manure No 3E 18 Fri Drew out 16 loads manure Killed calf, altered boar pig Arch Bell here 19 Sat Went to B Drew out 8 loads manure got mare shod 20 Sun Went to Reads S.H. Bob Arch & I went to McGuins 21 Mo Sowed mangolds Commenced to plow No 3 {illegible} side Spread Manure 22 Tu Went to J Mcleans Wedding & Mrs Bates funeral plowed 23 Wed plowed & harrowed No 5 south side 24 Thu Finis harrowing No 5 Marked out planted tonight 25 Fri Planted 23 bus small Early Rose & Chilis south side No 3 26 Sat Went to B Planted sweet corn cabbage tomatoes Rain 27 Sun Went to B A & PM D {illegible} here 28 Mo Pa went to Dublin, Planted corn No 3E </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> June (Bk. 28.) No. 6 Train, _______ Conductor, Fraser 1877. . No of Car. FROM TO Remarks. 29 Tu Planted Western Corn No 3E Uncle J Fraser & Aunt Annas here 30 Wed Commenced to plow for western corn Went to Dublin 31 Thu Plowed & sowed & harrowed corn ground 1st May Tu } Went to B Finis corn Uncle J & Aunt Annas home 2 Sat Went to B. com commenced to cultivate orchard 3 Sun Went to Reids 4 Mo Pa went to Dublin, sheared sheep Planted corn little field 5 Tu Hoed Potatoes & Tomatoes Rolled Western corn over again 6 Wed Tore down & laid up fence between Buckwheat field & Nos 4 & 5 7 Thu hoed & cultivated Potatoes Orchard 8 Fri Tore down & fixed up Line fence between McNish's Went to Prescott grains 9 Sat Went to B Hoed Potatoes Orchard 10 Sun High Wind & Rain 11 Mo Commenced Road Work Cultivated carrots beets corn mangolds 12 Tu Finis road work Fine 13 Wed Hoed & cultivated Potatoes Orchard } Carrie Blanchard here 14 Thu " H Finished cultivating Potatoes 15 Fri Went to Prescott bus 25 grains } Hoed potatoes } went to Earls raising 16 Sat " " B Picked Potato bugs </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> June & July (Bk. 28.) No. 6 & 7 Train, Work Conductor, Fraser 1877 . No of Car. FROM 17 June TO 6 July Remarks. 17 Sun Went to Reids, Went to McGuins with Carrie Blanchard 18 Mo Commenced to Plow for Buckwheat No 2E Finis Plowing orchard 19 Tue Plowed at No 2E Commenced to cultivate Potatoes & corn No 3E 20 Wed " " " " Finis, Cultivated No 3E 21 Thu Sowed & harrowed in Buckwheat rain 22 Fri Went to Prescott grains Hilled Potatoes 23 Sat " " B Finis hilling potatoes orchard 24 Sun " " Division rom Mr Lewis 25 Mo " " " Uncle Wesy McKechnie Ella & Rob here } Put Paris green on potatoes 26 Tu Pa & Ma went to Niagara " " " Went to B } Hoed corn No 3E 26 Helped Earl raise barn 27 Wed Finis corn commenced Potatoes 28 Thu " Potatoes, Cultivated Western corn 29 Fri Went to Prescott hoed in little field 30 Sat Hilled Potatoes & corn Potatoes Finis plowing 1st Sun Went to Camp ground above Brockville 2 Mo Hoed & Hilled Corn & Potatoes Fine 3 Tu Pa & Ma returned from Niagara } R & Ella here Uncle W Mc } Finis 3E Potatoes 4 Wed Put on Paris green on Potatoes 5 Thu Hoed Cabbage Carrots Beets mangolds 6 Fri Put Paris green on Potatoes Went to Prescott Went to Camp ground </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> July (Bk. 28.) No. 7 Train, _______ Conductor, Fraser 1877 . No of Car. FROM 7th July TO Remarks. 7 Sat Uncle Wm & nellie went to B hoed corn Fine 8 Sun Went to B. A & PM Jenny went to B & started at night to Charlottetown 9 Mo Built peice Picket fence at house 10 Tu Put Paris Green on Potatoes No 3E 11 Wed Commenced to cut hay No 3E Fine 12 Thu Cut peice for Mifs Stewart Rain 13 Fri Tore down & Built - past lane fence Raked & put up hay 14 Sat Went to B Finis putting up hay 15 Sun Went to Reids S-H Mr Philp } R Bell here 16 Mo Drew in 11 oads hay from No 3E in large upper barn White sow had 11 pigs 10 lived mow in small upper barn 17 Tu Drew in 2 " " " " finis Drew in 1 load Mifs Stewart 18 Wed Went to Prescott grains took 1 load cut hay Cheese to B 19 Thu Drew in Miss hay 1 stack & Barn bull 20 Fri Finis cutting No 2E cocked up hay 21 Sat Went to B. Drew in 3 loads No 2E 22 Sun Went to Reids S - H 23 Mo Finis No 2E Cousin F. Belll here Fine drew in 5 loads commen No 2W 24 Tu Went to Picnic at McLeans . Finis cutting No 2W 25 Wed Drew in 2 loads 2W Went to Prescott 26 Thu Finis No 2W Drew in 6 loads got horses shod </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> July & August (Bk. 28.) No. _____ Train, _______ Conductor,___________ 187 . No of Car. FROM TO Remarks. 27 Fri Went to Huckleberry swamp 28 Sat " " " B to {illegible}cked 29 Sun " " Reids S-H & to Maitland {illegible} 30 Mo " " B. Commenced Wheat No 1W 31 Tu " " " With gerry sold hom cut wheat Fine 1st Aug Cut Barley no !E Finis cutting Wheat 2 Thu Raked & cocked Barley very warm warm Fine 3 Fri Drew in 10 loads Barley 1E & 3 Wheat 1W Fine 4 Sat Finis Drawing in Wheat Went to B Fine Wind 5 Sun Went to B & to Reids 6 Mo Pa went to Dublin pulled Peas Raked wheat 7 Tu Went to Brady's & got 7 lambs $2.00 McGraws 3 2.50 each 8 Wed Pa & Ma went to Commins, cut swale grass 9 Thu Cut oats No 4E Fine Went to B 10 Fri Cut oats No 5E & Barley cocked up cut " " Buells machine 11 Sat Drew in 5 loads oats 4E Went to B 12 Sun Went to Wrights corner & Reids 13 Mo Drew in 3 loads oats & 1 hay 1 Pease 4E 14 Tu " " 7 " " No 5E 15 Wed " " 3 " " " 3 from Mifs Stewarts </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> August (Bk. 28.) No. _____ Train, _______ Conductor, Fraser 1877 . No of Car. FROM Aug 16 TO 4 Sept Remarks. 16 Thu Helped Mr Mott Thresh rain cut swale 2E & 3E 17 Fri Rain Pulled Beans & Weeds Black sow pigged 2 18 Sat Went to B Drew in 2 loads Barley Finis harvest 19 Sun " Out to Quarterly meeting Maple Grove E McGuin here rain PM rain 20 Mo " " Alex Bay & Wells Island excursion Fine 21 Tu Pulled Weeds from Beans & carrots Drew 1 load grass 22 Wed Helped John Henry Thresh Went to Prescott 15 Fine 23 Thu " " " " AM 24 Fri Got out posts Went to Camp ground 25 Sat Commenced to build picket fence Orchard 26 Sun Went to Reids & to Qarter national campground 27 Mo Worked at fence Mifs Commins came here 28 Tu " " " James H Bell & Ashford here 29 Wed " " " Fine Went to Prescott grains 25 bus 30 Thus " " " Helped R Earl Commenced to cut Buckwheat thresh PM 31 Fri Helped C Seeley thresh & J McLean cut Buckwheat 1st Sat " " " " Pa went to Dublin Worked at fence 2 Sun " " Reids Fine 3 Mo Finis Picket Fence Orchard 4 Tu Went to B A & PM went to Lyn grist wheat Hannah Bell here Commenced to cut corn H Bell here </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> September (Bk. 28.) No. 7 Train, _______ Conductor, Fraser 1877 . No of Car. FROM 5th TO 23rd Sept Remarks. 5 Wed Went to B market grains Prescott & Lyn mill wheat 5 Wed Went to Prescott } Pa went to & returned from Kingston 6 Thu Went to B Cut corn Mr T Wood & family here {illegible} 7 Fri Cut & Bound Western Corn 8 Sat Went to B JH Bell & Ashford went home finis Cutting corn No 3W 9 Sun Went to B & Reids Fine 10 Mo Commenced & plow No 4E } & cut corn western 3E 11 Tu Plowed & Cut Western Corn 13 Wed Went to Prescott fair Fine 14 Thu Finis Western Corn Hannah Bell went home Uncle John & Annas here 15 Fri Went to Edwardsburg got 40 Bus feed Plowed } Commenced to cut Corn in {illegible} 16 Sat Finis Cutting Corn No 3E Finis Plowing No 4E Fine 17 Sun Went to Reids R Bell here 18 Mo Sowed & Harrowed No 4E with Rye 9 bus Commenced to dig Potatoes Orchard heavy wind & rain 18 Tu Dug Potatoes Orchard 19 Wed " " Went to B 1 load Onions I worked at Race course for Plunkets 20 Thu " " " I went to the fair at R Pa went to K with Onions 21 Fri " " Pa came home from Kingston at Uncle Wms Went to & {illegible} 22 Sat " " at Wm Samuel's & J Blanchards Went to R Corn Picnic Came home 23 Sun Went to Daniel Shipman's home & to Maitland </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> September & October (Bk. 28.) No. 7 & 8 Train, _______ Conductor, Fraser 1877 . No of Car. FROM 24 Sept TO 13 Oct Remarks. 24 Mo Uncle J Fraser & Aunt Annas went home Pa went to B & Edwardsburg Dug Potatoes 25 Tu Dug Potatoes R Bell here RM Bell here T Fine Pa came home Edwardsburg 26 Wed " " " Cut Clover No 3E 27 Thu Finis Potatoes Orchard Commenced them No 3E Went to B market got scoop & half bushel 27 Jenny came home } Uncle John Bell here rain 28 Fri Drew in 3 loads Buckwheat & 1 load Pumpkins 29 Sat Went to B Lamb & Tomatoes Drew in 3 loads large & 1 of Early Rose Orchard Fine 30 Sun Went to Maitland & Brockville Fine 1st Mo " " " Drew in rest of Potatoes Drew grass Orch put over henhouse wood boards &C Orch 35L13S 2 Tu Went to B AM Drew in Buckwheat PM 3 Wed Fixed stockyard for straw & cleaned up Barnyard Dug Potatoes 4 Thu Cleaned barn & granary henhouse Waggonhouse husked Corn rain A & PM 5 Fri Helped Alfred thresh Fine 6 Sat " " " Commenced to Thresh 7 Sun Went to Reid's S.H. & Maitland 8 Mo Finished Threshing Rain at night 9 Tu Cleaned up 21 bus Wheat Drew in 1 load pumpkins squash Fine 10 Wed Went to Lyn to mill Dug Chilis Fine 11 Thu " " Brockville market Fine " " " 12 Fri " " Edwardsburg. Helped J Earl thresh Alida Jessia John & Tena McTavish here 13 Sat Came home from " " } Went to B. Boiled feed 13 Sat F K I J I J J J James Fraser 1638 case avenue Cleveland Ohio </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> October (Bk. 28.) No. 10 Train, _______ Conductor, Fraser 1877 . No of Car. FROM 14th Oct TO 2nd Nov Remarks. 14 Sun Went to Brockville 15 Mo Went to B & to Lyn for grist boiled feed Jessia Alida John & Tena McTavish home Dug potatoes for pigs 16 Tu Pa went to Matilda Dug Potatoes Boiled 2 hogs feed. 17 Wed Dug Early Rose's Boiled 3 pots feed 18 Thu Finis Potatoes, boiled 4 pots feed pulled mangolds 19 Fri Pulled mangolds made step for front door rain most of day 20 Sat Pulled rest of & topped mangolds Fine 21 Sun Went to B & Maitland 22 Mo Drew in mangolds AM Early Roso PM 23 Tu " " Chili's No 3E 24 Wed " " Corn " " " 25 Thu Husked Corn Boiled feed rain A & PM 26 Fri Took 34 bus feed to Woods mill Pulled carrots helped Frew Plaster stable 27 Sat Went to B got in Cabbage Corn &c L field Fine 28 Sun Went to Maitland 29 Mo Went to Prescott 50 bus Barley made cookhouse 30 Tu Went to B A & PM 60 bus potatoes 31 Wed Commenced to plow Orchard husked corn rain 1st Nov Thu Plowed at Orchard Husked Corn went to Algonquin concert of music 2 Fri Rain nearly all day Husked Corn high wind in evening & night </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> November (Bk. 28.) No. 11 Train, _______ Conductor, Fraser 1877 . No of Car. FROM 3 Nov TO 22 Remarks. 3 Sat Went to B market Plowed P.M. sold Bulll to Stagg $18.00 4 Sun " " Reids S.H 5 Mo Killed 1 hog Finis Plowing orchard Rain PM 6 Tu Cut up & salted hog Put glass front in stoop Snow all over ground Carried corn to crib Fine 7 Wed Helped Alfred Kill hogs com to plowe No 5 Fine 8 Thu Drew in 7 loads Western Corn rain PM 9 Fri Went to B 1 load of wood got 2 pair Boots 1 coarse 1 fine cleaned Barnyard stormy 10 Sat Went to market set up W. corn 11 Sun Went to Maple Grove R & I to M{illegible} Lydia & Jim Fraser here 12 Mo Drew in 9 loads W Corn 13 Tu " " 4 " " " " " 1 " " Clover Plowed 14 Wed " " Another load Clover 5E Plowed PM fine 15 Thu Plowed at 5E got standards for elevators 16 Fri " " " " got at S Buells team PM Fine 17 Sat Finished Plowing No 5E 18 Sun Snow cold 19 Mo Killed 8 hogs Alfred helped Kill them cold 20 Tu Went to B Cu up & salted meat Lydia & Jim Fraser went home 21 Wed Floored & fixed up little Cow stable Went to Maitland E Bissel came home with us 22 Thu Finis cow stable, commenced to make runners for elevator Mr & Mifs Barton here </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> November & December (Bk. 28.) No. 11 & 12 Train, _______ Conductor, Fraser 1877 . No of Car. FROM 23 Nov TO Remarks. 23 Fri Finished runners Mr & Miss Barton here Jenny & Mrs McLean went to Smiths 24 Sat Finis Drawing off Stone No 1E 25 Sun Snow & Rain R Bell here 26 Mo Plowed little field Spread manure Fine 27 Tu Commenced to Plow S part No 3E Pa & Ma went to McGuins Mrs Walker dead died 26th 28 Wed Plowed No 3E P & M Came home 29 Thu " " " " Drilled stone 30 Fri Finis Plowing " took out stone W side E 1st Dec Sat Went to B 2 Sun " " Reids & S-H 3 Mo I took maggy & RB & McGuins Went to Mill grist {illegible} bus Buckwheat 15 bus 4 Tu Went to B Came home from Mc's fine & warm 5 Wed Drew out stone No 1E E side rain 6 Thu Went to Capt Wm Stewarts funeral snow 7 Fri Drew out stone out of the ground Frozen ground rough roads 8 Sat Went to Brockville 16 bus potatoes 9 Sun " " S-H R Bell here Fine 10 Mo Drawed off stone E side No 1E 11 Tu " " powder fuse caps caps Boiled feed SAM 12 Wed Went to look for Wood got fine & warm good waggoning </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> December (Bk. 28.) No. 12 Train, _______ Conductor, Fraser 1877 . No of Car. FROM TO Remarks. 13 Thu Went to B got buggy Rain 14 Fri Helped Mott thresh got buggy shafts fixed 15 Sat Helped Mott AM blasted stone 16 Sun Went to S-H & Reids 17 Mo Went to New Dublin schoolhouse Blasted stone 18 Tu Went to Brockville got drills machined Bl 19 Wed Pa started for Mountain, drilled made shelf over pantry 1 {illegible} 20 Thu Went to B got 5 cartridges powder blasted stone 21 Fri Alva started for Kingston } maggy went home with Loverna } blasted stone rain 22 Sat Went to B Broke waggon Pa came home from Mountain 23 Sun Went to S-H Fine 24 Mo Went to B got waggon fixed Fine 25 Tu " " " " Mr & Mrs Wood & Davy Went to Christmas tree 27 Wed Went to Edwardsburg Uncle J Fraser here Went to B Fine 26 Thu Fine Boiling hog feed got box for bed Uncle John Fraser here 28 Fri Went to Commins to sale at 29 Sat Took Uncle John home drove from Commins 30 Su Archie Bell here. Went to Vancamp Church 31 Mo went to hallville to Uncle Sams 1st Tu Mr Snow got w waggon run until 4th of January 1878 </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> January (Bk. 28.) No. 1 Train, _______ Conductor, Fraser 1877 . No of Car. FROM 1st June TO Remarks. 1st Tu Went to Alex Rose's for New Years dinner Cold wind McTavish's folks at uncles in evening 2 Wed Came home from Mountain Cold & stormy 3 Thu Went to Woods Mill grist 16 bus feed Oats pease 4 Fri Went to B A & PM & to Algonquin Boiled feed Snow first sleighing 5 Sat " " " with cutter got Flora shod 6 Sun Maggy & Loverna to Maitland cold Went to Rows Corner 7 Mon Election day went to Rows corner & to B Fine & cold 8 Tu Went to B Ja P James Bell {illegible} here Drew off stone Went to sugar Party 9 Wed Went to school meeting I took sow to J Raths softer 10 Thu Drew off stone No 1E AM went to B PM rained most all day 11 Fri Finis drawing off big stone rain all day 12 Sat Brought sow home Alva {illegible} Rine 13 Sun Went to Reids had prayer meeting at house PM 14 Mo Went to Wrights & bought piece of wood 15 Tu " " " B got axes social at Simpsons 16 Wed Went to swamp Broke sleigh 17 Thu " " " 1 small load Very fine 18 Fri " " " " " mild & Pleasant Fine 19 Sat Went to B sleighing used up very warm & mild 20 Sun " " Rows Corner Prayermeeting </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> January (Bk. 28.) No. 1 Train, _______ Conductor, Fraser 1878 . No of Car. FROM 21st Jan TO Remarks. 21 Mo Went to B Rain near all day 22 Tu " " swamp with waggon Warm & fine 23 Wed Very Cold & windy snow drifting all day 24 Thu Went to Swamp & to Edwardsburg with waggon cold 25 Fri Went to B had social in evening sleet & wind 26 Sat " " " Pa & Ma went to K at night Snow got dispatch Uncle Francis 27 Sun Very Very Fine & warm went to Jos Stewarts 28 Mo Went to swamp 2 loads wood Fine & cold 29 Tu Went to swamp 2 loads A Bell here 30 Wed " " " 1 " Fine & cold 31 Thu " " " " Went to Algonquin W & cold 1st Fri Boiled feed for hogs Windy & Cold 2 Sat Drew 1 load wood went to B 3 Sun Uncle W McKechnie here went to Algonquin Fine 4 Mo " " " went away Drew 3 loads straw Fine 5 Tu Went to Sharpton went out with Al Miller Fine 6 Wed At Uncle Johns spent evening at Aunt Catherines Fine 7 Thu Went to Aunt Catherines Fine 8 Fri Light snow & Rain froze at Aunt Catherines 9 Sat Strong Wind at Aunt Catherines Went to Market </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> Febuary (Bk. 28.) No. 2 Train, _______ Conductor, Fraser 1878 . No of Car. FROM TO Remarks. 10 Sun Drifted blowed & stormy at a.C & {illegible} 11 Mo Went to Uncle Alexanders 12 Tu Went to Mr Clydes sith Geo Bell 13 Wed At Uncle Alex witn to Collins Bay & back to U.J. 14 Thu At U J's Went to Protracted meeting Went to U.W's Mr McCarthy: 15 Fri Francis Bell took me to Napanee 16 Sat At JB Blanchards J Clark & Uncle J Bell's 17 Sun at U.J.B. Went to Hamburg Church 18 Mo Went to A Downeys to tea meeting Mrs J Earl died 19 Tue At U. Wm Bell's Fine 20 Wed Went to Napanee with Uncle Sam Fine 21 Thu At JB Blanchards Rain Cyrus Earl died 22 Fri " " " " rain near all Day 23 Sat Went to J Clarks & Back to U Williams Fine 24 Sun Wen tto Mowen Church with U Wm Back with U. Sam 25 Mo at Uncle Sams Went to missionary meeting showery 26 Tue At Uncle Sams went to Protracted meeting W. Wood arm cut off MacCutyras corner Flora McEwan died 27 Wed Came down to A.C with Luke Sharpe Drew straw 3 loads Roads soft 28 Went to Benningtons & U.J's to Protracted meeting </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> March (Bk. 28.) No. 3 Train, _______ Conductor,_________1877 . No of Car. FROM 5th TO 23rd Sept Remarks. 1st Fri Went to U. Wm & Alex & down to Collins Bay Fine 2 Sat Came home went to Brockville A Bell came down to B rain at night 3 Sun At Prayer meeting morning Went to Wood's 4 Mo Pa went to Dublin cut wood Boiled feed Drew up posts No 1E E Pt 5 Tu Went to Dicksons & got 36 Posts Went to Oyster supper at halls Fine 6 Wed " " " " " 31 Went to Mrs Milks Funeral F & soft 7 Thu Drew out 6 loads manure Pa went to Mountain Fine & warm 8 Fri " " 7 " " A Bell here roads bad Very warm & fine 9 Sat Sawed chopped & split wood very warm & fine But {illegible} 10 Sun Went to Reids Roads almost impassible 11 Mo Cut Wood Boiled feed went to Maitland necktie social 12 Tu Cut Wood Rain P.M. Mr & Mrs Philp here fine AM 13 Wed Rain & snow Most all day Cleaned Pigpen Cut wood. Emptied 1 pork barrel H 14 Thu Went to B R Bell here Fine Boiled feed smoked meat 15 Fri Worked at Church foundation PM split wood AM fine 16 Sat Went to B. I helped at Church foundation fine 17 Sun Went to Reids S. H 18 Mo Went to B Drew 1 load stone basement Church spread manure 19 Tu Pa & Jenny went to Mountain split wood, made Hotbed Rain & snow 20 Wed Helped Mr McLean saw wood cold Wind fine </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> May (Bk. 28.) No. 4 5 Train, _______ Conductor,_________1878 . No of Car. FROM 28th Feb {sic} TO 19 May Remarks. 29 Tu Took 28 bus feed to Woods Fine 30th Commenced assessing 1st May Finis plowing No 2E W. side Loverna quit teaching took her home Worked at S.H. fence 2 Thu Worked at S. H. fence Fine Boiled feed {illegible} 3 Fri Plowed Potato ground & Pease No 5E & No 4 SS rain Fine PM 4 Sat Plowed at No 1E ES went to B Rain 5 Sun Went to Quarterlyh Meeting Algonquin Fine AM Rainy PM 6 Mo Went to B & Moved Uncle W Fraser's stuff to house sold Gyp's calf $2.50 Plowed at No 1E E side 7 Tu Sowed 8 bus wheat No 3E S.S. Harrowed over twice Rain 8 Wed Sowed grass & Clover seed No 3E SS Plowed No 1E ES } Harrowed at No 3E sowed Peas No 4E 9 Thu Rain AM Plowed P.M. No 1 E ES 10 Fri Finis Plowing No 1E ES & harrowing No 3E SS grass seed & wheat Harrowed Potato ground No 5E rain shower 11 Sat Went to B. Drew 6 loads manure ridged up Potato ground No 5E Aft Alf Davis died 12 Sun Went to B Rain & hail 13 Mo Drew 1 load Brick for Church Went to Affie Alfie Davis's funeral Uncle J Bell here 14 Tu Planted Potatoes Fine 15 Wed Sowed 14 bus Peas & oats No 2E Fine 16 Thu Finish harrowing No 2E ES Rolled Wheat & Oats & Peas Fine 17 Fri Sowed 14 bus Black Oats No 1E ES Harrowed over 3 times Fine 18 Sat Harrowed & Rolled No 1E ES Drew off 3 loads stone 19 Sun Went to Reids A. Bell here Fine X harrowed wheat ground </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> May & June (Bk. 28.) No. 5. 6 Train, _______ Conductor,___________1878 . No of Car. FROM 20 May TO 8th June Remarks. 20 Mo Drew 10 loads manure 5 E Rain 21 Tu Drew 13 loads manure No 5E Rain & wind 22 Wed " 15 " " " " " Went to Bissels Fine 23 Thu " 16 " " " " 24 Fri " 7 " " " " Went to B & got Aunt Alida & Lydia 25 Sat Took Aunt Alida & Lydia to Prescott Spread manure Plowed No 5E Fine 26 Sun Light Shower PM fine rest of day 27 Mo Plowed at No 5E corn ground Fine Am } heavy shower P.M Spreading manure 28 Tu Finis Plowing No 5E shower 29 Wed Harrowed & marked out corn ground Fine 30 Thu Commenced to plant corn & plow No 2W. S. Fine 31 Fri Plowed at No 2E.W.S. Planted Corn Fine 1st Sat June } Finis No 2 .... Sowed Barley & oats & Peas Went to B Planting Corn 2 Sun Took R Bell & Archie to McGuin Fine 3 Mo Picked off stone & rolled No 2E. WS. Went to B Planted corn Finis 4 Tu Plowed at No 3W C went to Robertson's Fine 5 Wed Finis Plowing W. corn ground & Picked off stones Went to Maitland Fine 6 Thu Hoed Potatoes & Cultivated Potatoes & Beans Little field Fine 7 Fri Finis Potatoes & corn little field thinned mangolds rain at night 8 Sat Went to B got horses shod hoed Beans finis assessing Pa & Powell Sat </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> June (Bk. 28.) No. 6 Train, _______ Conductor, Fraser 1878 . No of Car. FROM 9 TO 28 Remarks. 9 Sun Sylvester Earl & F. Rose here R Bell here Fine 10 Mo Sowed Western Corn No 5E assessors Commenced to make up books 11 Tu " " Fine 3W 7 bus Went to B got 1 bus more corn 12 Wed Finis sowing & Rolling W. Corn Looked for heifer Lost from Dixon lot Rain 13 Thu Drew Rails for fence 1 & 2 W & lane Fine 14 Fri Fixed up fence (Line) found heifer fine & warm hoed beans &c 15 Sat Went to B Fred McKechnie here Cut Rye No 4E Fine 16 Sun Went to B & Algonquin A & R Bell here Fine 17 Mo Commenced to cultivate Potatoes No 5E bo{illegible} Finis making up Assessors Fine 18 Tu Picked Potato Bugs Mr Ward here Fine Cocked up Rye 19 Wed P Hoed & cultivated Potatoes & corn 20 Thu Commenced Road Work R. Stewart roadmaster Went to B Fine 21 Fro Drew in 4 loads Rye " at road 22 Sat Finis road work Went to B 23 Sun Went to B Mr Douglas preached 11 AM addresses PM 24 Mo Plowed for Buckwheat 2 teams No 4E rain 25 Tu " " " sowed & harrowed 4E " rain 26 Wed Rolled 4E Helped prepare for Dedication Church Fine 27 Thu Bethel Church Dedicated 30 Fri Hoed Field Potatoes Finis} hoed corn & potatoes little field R Pike here Fine </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> July July (Bk. 28.) No. 7 Train, _______ Conductor, Fraser 1878 . No of Car. FROM 29 June TO 18 July Remarks. 29 Sat Went to B cultivated corn hoed corn hot & Fine 30 Sun Went to Reids R Bell here 1st Mo Went to B Boat races Hanlon wond hoed Corn warm Fine 2 Tu Alva & Jenny went to Mountain Cultivated & hoed corn Built fence Fine 3 Wed Hoed & cutlivated corn Lightning struck in yard & smashed fence telegraph poles 4 Thu Finis Indian corn W Corn hoeing Fine warm 5 Fri Hoed Western Corn Fine 6 Sat Finis hoeing W. Corn } Went to B 7 Sun Went to Hall (S of T) Fine & hot 8 Mo Plowed out Potatoes Put ashes on Western Corn hot 9 Tu Hilled Potatoes Applied Paris Green again hot & Fine 10 Wed Plowed & hilled up dorn heavy wind & rain 11 Thu Helped fix fence Dixon lot hilled corn Fine 12 Fri Finis corn, Hoed beans corn, tomatoes acre &c Fine hot 13 Sat Went to B, Hunted up heifer Filed guards mowing machine warm Fine 14 Sun Went to Bethel Church 1st Sunday's preaching 15 Mo Cut No 1W very warm & fine 16 Tu " part No 1E, W. side Drew in No 1W 5 loads Fine & hot 17 Wed Finis cutting No 1E " " :" No 1E 4 loads Fine & hot 18 Thu Cut part No 3E " " " " " 5 loads </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> July & August (Bk. 28.) No. 7 & 8 Train, _______ Conductor, Fraser 1878 . No of Car. FROM 19 July TO 7 August Remarks. 19 Fri Finis cutting No 3E NS Drew in 7 loads Fine & hot 20 Sat Finis drawing in No 3E 5 loads Fine 21 Sun Went to S of B hall Mr Lewis preached Fine 22 Mo " " B got tires set weeded mangolds wind & mist 23 Tu Cut Barley in Orchard Fine 24 Wed Went to Huckleberry Marsh went to Lyn 13 bus Wheat 25 Thu Drew in Barley 4 loads 1 load hay little Orchard Fine windy 26 Fri Got heifer & Geo Daltons Bull " " & wife here Rain all day Planed Pickets SH fence 27 Sat Went to B } Sawed tops off posts SH ground Potatoes $1.50 bus } went after Bull 28 Sun Went to Bethel Church 29 Mo Cut uprights for fence SH Fine worked at fence 30 Tu Went to Market B cut hay 31 Wed Cut hay swale No 4E Went to B Fine lumber for houses T McKechnie here at fences SH 1st Thu Went to Market worked at SH fence helped Mott shower thresh PM 2 Fri Dug potatoes for market cocked hay swale No 4E Killed 2 lambs Rain 3 Sat Went to B Put up 1 necessary house SH cocked hay {illegible} Fine 4 Sun Went to S of T hall Mr Lewis Fine 5 Mo Pa went to Dublin Worked at S.H. S. yard 6 Tu Went to B. Rain. Pa went to Hazelwood S F. McKecknie went home 7 Wed Went to B got Ice Cream for social S of T finis cutting grass & Peas </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> August (Bk. 28.) No. 8 Train, _______ Conductor, Fraser 1878 . No of Car. FROM 8th TO 27th August Remarks. 8 Thu Pa went to J Smiths Rain wed Roots We have had thunder& lightning 9 Tu Fri " " " Prescott 1AM Worked at Job Rain wind Thunder & lightning night very heavy H 10 Wed Sat Went to B built house SH job S Bell & D Ross here Rain 11 Thu Sun Went to Algonquin & McGuins rain thunder & lightning 12 Fri Mo Worked at S.H. Job Fine 13 Sat Tu Went to B J Smith bot Cherry $20 cash Fine 14 Sun Wed Went to Prescott Got Keaper Fine 15 Thu Cut Wheat No 3E Cut Oats for Frew Fine 16 Fri Cut Oats No 2E ES. Cut Frews Wheat Fine thunder shower at night 17 Sat Went to B Drew 1 load wood oak & Elm turned over the Wheat bunches cleaned up S yard 18 Sun Went to B Fine Roads good 19 Mo Drew in 1 loads wheat Cut Oats No 1E ES Mifs Therwood commenced to teach Went to Woods B Fine 20 Tu Finis cutting No 1E ES Cut 3 acres for S Buell 4 for Mott Fine Went to B 21 Wed Turned Oats in Nos 1 & 2 over to dry cloudy Fine 22 Thu Drew in Oats 6 loads No 2E ES 5 loads No 1E ES C McLean helped Fine 23 Fri Raked Wheat field & drew in rakings Wheat & Oats Pa & Ma & Grandma to McGuins Fine 24 Sat Rain, Pa took Gra Fraser Grandma Fraser to Napanee Went to B cut around oats 25 Sun Alva & maggie went to International Camp ground Fine 26 Mo Threshed at A Irelan's Fine 27 Tu " " " " " " Cut Barley Buckwheat & oats No 2E WS X almost every day for a week or over </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> September (Bk. 28.) No. 9 Train, _______ Conductor, Fraser 1878 . No of Car. FROM 5th TO 23rd Sept Remarks. 28 Wed Cut Oats & Buckwheat for Mott Pa came home got 1 BBl Green Gages Fine rain 8 PM 29 Thu Went to B Market. Helped R Earl thresh AM Turned over grain No 2E WS Fine 30 Fri Went to Prescott 25 bus grains Worked at S H Fine 31 Sat Went to B Drew in 4 loads grain 2E WS Rain at night 1st Sun Went to Hall Mr Lewis Sow pigged 10 live Fine rain at night 2 Mo Helped J Houston thresh AM & J Mclean PM Went to Dublin Plow PM Fine 3 Tue Scraped barnyard Pulled weeds from carrots Pa went to Ernestown rain night 4 Wed Started to Plow for Rye no 2E W WS cleaned barnyard rain 5 Thu Helped Mr McLean AM Plowed PM went to Brockville Pa came home 6 Sat Plowed, Mr McLean here PM all day Fine 7 Sat Went to B Drew 1 load Cheese Uncle Charles Fraser here Fine 8 Sun Went to Bethel Church, Moore preached Fine 9 Mo Uncle John Fraser here Plowed No 2W WS C Fraser away 10 Tu Cut Buckwheat for Mott Fine 11 Wed Rain Helped J. Earl thresh Pa & team & 2 12 Thu Drew 8 loads manure Cut some Buckwheat rain A & PM Rain 13 Fri Sowed Part Rye No 2E WS Drew 3 loads Manure Went to B rainy 14 Sat Went to B Sowed & harrowed Rye 2E WS measured Motts ground 15 Sun Fine Went to B Bethel Church at night R Bell here 16 Mo Cut & Bound Buckwheat Fine </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> September (Bk. 28.) No. 9 Train, _______ Conductor, Fraser 1878 . No of Car. FROM 17 TO 23rd Sept Remarks. 17 Tu Bound Buckwheat } Election Day M.P. Buell & Fitzsimmons Went to B 18 Wed Finis Binding Buckwheat, Cut W. Corn with Reaper No 5 Mifs Moorhouse Mifs Henderson & Jenny came up home Mountain 19 Thu Bound Corn. Went to Picnic shipmans Grove John & Kate Fralick here Rain 20 Fri Went to B Bound & set up corn Fine 21 Sat Went to B. Kate Bell & J Fralick went home } Archie & Henry Bell here Jenny Mifs Henderson & Mifs Moorhouse went to Mountain 22 Sun Went to Bethel Church Fine 23 Mo Cut & Bound Corn No 5E Fine 24 Tu Rain nearly all day. Went to B for Uncle James H Bell here J Smith here John Bell & wife 25 Wed Went to Robert M Bell's Wedding cut corn Carrie Blanchard here all day fine 26 Thu Cut & Bound Corn } Uncle J & Aunt Ellen James Bell went to B Lowery in morning 27 Fri Finis cutting Corn. Bound W Corn Fine Went to B had Buggy Archie & Henry Bell went home 28 Uncle Wm & Aunt Mary McKecknie & Mrs Beer here Carrie Blanchard went away home Went to B Finis Barley W. Corn 3W 29 Su Went to Bethel Church 7 PM Fine 30 Mo Maggie Wm & Mary went away Pa went to Ottawa Cut corn little field Fine 1st Tu Drew in 6 loads Buckwheat. Went to B Samuel Simpson & wife here Fine 2 Wed Helped Frew thresh, Rain PM Fine AM 3 Thu Went to Market Apples, Drew in 3 loads Buckwheat showered PM Fine rest of day 4 Fri Commenced to Thresh in afternoon Fair wind Fine 5 Sat Finished threshing. J Murphy & J Boland's maching Went to Woods 22 good threshing Fair wind 6 Sun Went to Bethel Church Charlotte & Vet Wood here </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> October (Bk. 28.) No. 10 Train, _______ Conductor, Fraser 1878 . No of Car. FROM 7 TO 26th Remarks. 7 Mo Drew 9 loads Pumpkins Went to B Fine 8 Tu Drew 4 " " " Took 20 bus Buckwheat to Mrs Davie .40 cts per bus {illegible} Mrs & Mr Ward here 9 Wed " " " Rain PM Very high wind with rain 10 Thu Went to Kingston Fair Fine went to Mill 11 Fri Went to Uncle Alexanders Johns Aunt Catherine, Wm's &c Gerry Fraser came up from Mountain } Fine 12 Sat Came home from Kingston Aunt Charlotte Bell & Grandma Fraser came here 13 Sun Went to B & Bethel Church 14 Mo Drew in 2 loads Pumpkins 4 of W. Corn & 2 of corn sweet & yellow Fine 15 Tu Drew 5 loads W. Corn. No 3W Aunt Mary McKechnie here Fine 16 Wed Commenced to dig potatoes S. R. Went to B Fine 17 Thu Dug Dug Potatoes S.R.'s commenced Chili's Fine 18 Fri Dug Chilis in AM Boiled Feed PM Rain 19 Sat Pa came home with 1 load Potatoes from Bishops Mills Boiled feed Snow 20 Sun Went to Bethel Church 21 Mo Went to B with Aunt Charlotte Dug Chilis Fine 22 Tu Dug at Early Rose's Pa went to Prescott Barley Mrs Bissel & Etta here Fine 23 Wed Finished Digging Potatoes Rain 24 Thu Boiled feed & husked corn 25 Fri Drew in Potatoes 50 SR 15 E.R. 20 C 26 Sat Went to B. Jenny went to South Mountain Boiled feed Shut up sow X15 went to Apple Cut at S Milks </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> Oct & November (Bk. 28.) No. 10 & 11 Train, _______ Conductor, Fraser 1878 . No of Car. FROM 27th Oct TO 15 of Novem Remarks. 27 Sun Rainy most all day Chilly Snow at night 28 Mo Went to B 29 bus Potatoes @ 50 cts Per bus Boiled feed Pulled mangolds Fine 29 Tu Drew in 175 bus of Mangolds Fine 30 Wed Rain most all day Boiled feed } sorted apples Shut up pigs off old sow 31 Thu " " " " Wheeled in 1 1/2 bus Shorthorn & 9 bus white carrots 10 bus Beets Boiled feed 1st Fri Pa went to B Court of Revision Cut wood P{illegible} Boiled feed High wind Snow AM Fine 2 Sat Went to B Drew in 6 loads W Corn 3W Fine AM snow Rain PM 3 Sun Went to Bethel Church Cold & Fine 4 Mo Drew in 6 loads W Corn No 5E Cold wind Fine 5 Tu " " " " Y " " " Fine 6 Wed " " " " " Archie & Frances Bell here Fine 7 Thu " " 2 " 1 yellow 1 Western snow brought hiefers home 6 of them 8 Fri Went to Mill 32 bus hog feed wind c chilly 9 Sat Went to South Mountain & B to Market Fine 10 Sun Went to " " village snow AM morning Fine 11 Mo Went to 6 places with Jenny the roads bad husked corn Fine 12 Tu " " Moorhouses staceys &c very muddy rain 13 Wed rain in the morning } went to Kemptville 14 Thu Came home from Kemptville slight frost last night roads bad Fine 15 Fri Husked corn & Boiled hog feed </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> November (Bk. 28.) No.______ Train, _______ Conductor, Fraser 1878 . No of Car. FROM 16 nov TO 5 Dec Remarks. 16 Sat Went to b Boiled feed. Fine & warm cut wood J Smith got rain 17 Sun Went to SH Drizzley 18 Mo Husked corn & Boiled Pumpkins Rain 19 Tu Boiled feed Levelled S-H ground Fine 20 Wed " " Finis SH grounds Took apples to Abbott's made Cider rain PM 21 Thu Finished boiling pumpkins husked corn Fine & warm 22 Fri Helped Keelers thresh AM Husked corn rain PM 23 Sat " " " Went to B husked corn Snow & rain 24 Sun Went to Bethel Bad Roads 25 Mo Killed 1 hog Husked Corn Fine AM Snow PM 26 Tu Cut up hog O Husking in shed Fine 27 Wed Husked Corn in Barn F,F.RA 28 Thu " " " F 29 Fri Husked corn Lower barn Went to B Fine 30 Sat husking corn Went to B Fine Dec 1st Sun Went to Bethel Mr Philps 2 Mo Rain Mended Buffalo Robe got in wood &c 3 Tu Snow & Rain F fine A Washed Buggies Picked corn husks spread {illegible} 4 Wed Killed 5 hogs Fine 5 Thu Cut up & salted hogs, ground sausage meat at Coles, Cold & Fine </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> December (Bk. 28.) No. 12 Train, _______ Conductor,____________1878 . No of Car. FROM 6 Dec TO 25th Remarks. 6 Fri Killed Boss Got lock for door fixed at Rows corners Fine & cold wind 7 Sat Went to B Beef Pork Potatoes Butter F &c 8 Sun " " Hall at Bethel Fine 9 Mo Cleaned single & Double Harness Snow & wind 10 Tu Went to Mill 8 bus Buck - Oiled heavy harness R Raining 11 Wed Cut Wood Snow F Cold wind A 12 Thu " " by Creek Fine 13 Fri Killed Chug heifer cut wood Fine 14 Sat Went to B Fine 15 Sun " " Bethel Ch Snow 16 Mo Cut & Drew up wood Wt to B F & cold 17 Tu Cut Wood: shed } Put glass front up stoop Fine 18 Wed Drew 3 loads wood Fine Went to B 19 Thu Nailed fence Cut wood " " " " 20 Fri Killed Fleck Fine 21 Sat Went to Market made swill box stormy 22 Sun Cold & stormy 23 Mo Went to swamp & Dublin Cold & Fine 24 Tu Cut wood, Went to B. Put up heifers Drew straw High wind cold & Drifting 25 Uncle Wm & Aunt Ellen Fraser Mrs Wood Jenny Mrs Davie Ella & Andrew here cold & fine </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> December & January (Bk. 28.) No. 12 & 1 Train, _______ Conductor,________ 1878 & 9 . No of Car. FROM 26 Dec TO 14 Jan Remarks. 26 Thu Cut wood Moved corn to Granary High Wind Clear & Fine 27 Fri Had Oyster supper at night Went to B Fine 28 Sat Went to B Fine Mr & Mrs & Fiske McGuin here 29 Sun Went to Bethel C - Cold. snowstorm 30 Mo Went to Lyn 17 bus Wheat Fine 31 Tu Drew 1 load of wood to B from Covals Covals Fine 1st Jan Wed Took 1 load of wood to T Sherwood Killed old sow Fine 2 Thu Drew 1 load Wood stormed & drifted all day Cut & salted down Pork 3 Fri Snowed Blowed & drifted made horse Blanket 4 Sat To Market Cold stormy & drifting 5 Sun Cold & Stormy roads drifted up 6 Mo Drew 1 load Wood W2B Cold 7 Tu " " " " 2B Cold & Fine 8 Wed " " " " 2 S-H Went to Party at DW Stormy F Clear A 9 Thu " " " " 2B Fine roads bad 10 Fri " " " " got sleigh at Lyn Paid 25 dollars 11 Sat " " " " Fine W2B 12 Sun Went to Bethel C roads Pretty good Fine 13 Mo Drew 2nd load wood from Cou{illegible} Warm & soft W2B Fine 14 " 1 " " Fine </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> January (Bk. 28.) No. 1 Train, _______ Conductor, Fraser 1879 . No of Car. FROM 15 Jan TO 3rd fed Feb Remarks. 15 Wed Drew 1 load Wood Fine 16 Thu Made new sleigh rack Rough & stormy roads good 17 Fri Drew 1 load Wood to Woodhouse Fine roads good 18 Sat Went to B P Pork Oats Buckwheat &c Fine 19 Sun " " Hall Fine 20 Mo Drew 1 load Hardwood Went to Dublin Fine Clear & cold 21 Tu Took 1 load to B & got 1 load Fine Stormy 22 Wed Drew 1 load Wood Went to B Stormy F in F 23 Thu Went to B 1 load hardwood Went to Cormel's & got 9 sla{illegible}ers for horse stable Fine 24 Fri Drew 1 load Wood roads almost impassible for drifts Fine 25 Sat We 2B soft snow wind extremely cold at night Drew straw & oats 26 Sun Wt to Bethel, Clear & Cold sunshine 27 Mo Wt to B Drew 1 load hardwood Fine 28 Thu Cut logs at creek Warm & Fine Shep & Mary Milks here Wt to B 29 Wed Drew 1 load wood went to Sarah Simpsons social Fine 30 Thu Went to Algonquin. W Scott & mifs Hubert - hear to hear Suddaby 31 Fri " " {illegible}outs & got 1 load wood Fine 1 Feb Sat " " B got 1 load Cold & Fine 2 Sun Cold & stormy 3 Mo Drew 1 load Wood Wt to Dublin snow F Fine A </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> Febuary (Bk. 28.) No. 2 Train, _______ Conductor,________ 1879 . No of Car. FROM 4th of Feb TO 23rd Remarks. 4 Tu Got new Cutter. got 1 load Fine 5 Wed " 1 load & took 1 cord to B 6 Thu Drew " " Fine went to Dublin 7 Fri " " " " F stormy evening 8 Sat Pa went to South Mountain Fine 9 Sun Snowed & Drifted 10 Mo To B Fine Drew straw for Bedding roads blocked in morning 11 Tu Drew 1 load wood from Vouts Frater came home S.M stormed all day 12 Wed drifted & snowed roads al Blocken 13 Wed Got saw sharpened roads bad cut wood 14 Fri Broke road to Wood in J Wright's swamp Wt 2B Fine 15 Sat Cold snowed & drifted 16 Sun Went to Maple Grove. snowed & drifted 17 Mo Went to woods cut trees for sawing Fine 18 Tu Bad Roads cut wood 19 Wed Went to swamp Fine got 2 loads hardwood 20 Thu stormed & drifted Gyp & Beauty are each giving 1/2 pail milk 21 Fri Cold & drifts no track until PM 22 Sat Wt to B Mrs Davey & Daisey McKay here Fine 23 Sun Went to Bethel Fine </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> Feb & March (Bk. 28.) No.______ Train, _______ Conductor,___________ 187 . No of Car. FROM 24 Feb TO Remarks. 24 Mo Hauled logs on skids (in swamp) Fine 25 Tu Worked in swamp drifted Fine 26 Wed " " " Rain 27 Thu to Cut with drag saw Fine & cold 29 28 Fri 1st Mar - Cutting " " " J Agelsworth Bell & Bride here Cold 30 1 Sat Went to B Fine 3 Sun 2 roads drifted up Fine 3 Mo Took J A Bell & Wife to B went to Dublin & Maitland Fine 4 Tu Drew 1 load Wood Broke sleigh tongue Soft & fine 5 Wed Helped seeley cut wood (circular) got 1 load Fine Keen cold wind 6 Tu Stormed & drifted, wt to cuff social at Algonquin 7 Fri Went to Commins from S. Milks came home J Rath & Fam & Saml Simpson & wf here 8 Sat Went to B got 2 loads wood James H Bell here 9 Sun Wt 2 Bethel Fine 10 Mo Wt 2 B got boot fixed Fine 11 Tu Fine & Warm Helped J McLean cut wood P.M 12 Wed Split Wood Fine 13 Thu " " " assessors here D. Ross & Davis Mr Philps had Oyster supper 14 Fri Drew out 6 loads wood from swamp Fine 15 Sat Got 2 loads wood from J McEathron Fine Alva & JH Bell went to Mr McGuins </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> March (Bk. 28.) No. 3Train, _______ Conductor,___________ 1879 . No of Car. FROM 16 Mar TO 4 April Remarks. 16 Sun Mifs Pennick Buried Cousin Ellen Bell here Fine 17 Mo Took 1 load wood to R Bell Fine F. rough & stormy A got 1 load stove wood 18 Tu Went to Prescott, got 2 loads wood F 19 Wed Drew 1 load wood & 2 logs to mill Snow 20 Thu " " " Dear Mr & Mrs Bigg } here Drew 2 loads Fine 21 Fri Drew 2 loads Fine 22 Sat got Plank from Algonquin & 1 load of wood Wt to B F in F rough & stormy A 23 Sun Went to Bethel Fine 24 Mo Drew 2 loads wood Fine 25 " " " " " had 2 lambs Snow 26 " " " " " 27 Thu Wt2B necktie social at S of T hall Soft & warm 28 Fri Cleaned hall split wood had 5 lambs Fine 29 Went to Market Rain 30 Mo Took 1 load to R Bell, F & M went to Keelers got 6 loads roads bare 1st April Got 3/4 cord Tamarack Went to fair field at night Fine 2 Wed Cut & drew 75 Pickets from G Shipmans Fine 3 Thu Shelled corn fine 4 Fri Split Wood light snow </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> April (Bk. 28.) No. 4 Train, _______ Conductor,___________ 1879 . No of Car. FROM 5 April TO 24th Remarks. 5 Sat To market with waggon Fine 6 Sun Went to Bethel C - Fine 7 Mo Drew out 11 loads manure 2B Fine 8 Tu Sawed Wood Fine 9 Wed " " for R Earl 2B 10 Thu " " " " " Fine F rough in A 11 Fri Stormy morning went to B 12 Sat 2 market split wood Fine 13 Sun Fine Roads bad 14 Mo Split Wood Fine 15 Tu " " " Uncle J Bell here 16 Wed Helped J McLean move Building Fine 17 Thu Drew 3 loads cornstalks Broke road to 3rd street Fine 18 Fri Split Wood Fine 19 Sat 2 Market " " " 20 Sun Went to Gracie Stewarts funeral Fine 21 Mo Uncle John Bell went home split wood let water off fields fine & warm 22 Tu Trimmed apple trees very fine & warm 23 Wed " " " Fine 24 Thu O Plow acre Fine </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> April & May (Bk. 28.) No. 4 & 5 Train, _______ Conductor,___________ 1879 . No of Car. FROM 25 April TO 14 May REMARKS. 25 Fri Plowed for Mangolds split corn ridges rain PM 26 Sat O corn ridges } '-2W 2B F 27 Sun Went to Hall Fine 28 Mo 2W Grandma Fraser went 2B Shower at noon fine {illegible} of Ray 29 Mo - 2W Fine 30 Wed C " " " Frater started with Grandma for Syracuse 1st May Cleaned up Wheat, Buckwheat, Peas, corn hart oats & Barley rain & snowstorm 2 Fir O - 2W Fine 3 Sat == " " Fra came home from Syracuse 4 Sun Went to Bethel rain at night 5 Mo -- 5E Killed Bell's calf light rain 6 Tu " " Went to B rained (in showers) A & PM 7 Wed -- 5E Fine == 2W & Oats & Peas 8 Thu O == & O 2W Fine Gyp calved 9 Fri C -- 5E Mr E. Landon died Fine 10 Sat O -- 5E Fine Went to B 11 Sun Went to Edwin Landons Funeral R.W. McKechnie & Family came here Fine 12 Mo } 12 bus Wheat 6 of Barley Fine 13 Tu Seeded down 5E == & 6M & O U 14 Wed -- at Mifs Stewards fine Drew Hay Fine </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> May (Bk. 28.) No. 5 Train, _______ Conductor,___________ 1879 . No of Car. FROM 15 May TO 3 June REMARKS. 15 Thu : & == in Barley & Oats (Stewarts) went to Raths (Raising Barn) very heavy rain 16 Fri Wt to B R. McKecknie, Bowen Brown & Geo Full Started for Manitoba 17 Sat Wt to B Drew 4 loads manure (Stewarts) Frater & Uncle W. McKecknie went to Kingston Bertie & Minnie also 18 Sun Went to Bethel Fine 19 Mo C -- 1 E E S Fra came home from Kingston Fine 20 Tu C " " " Fine 21 Wed O -- 1 E E S " 22 Thu Hauled out 23 loads manure 2E Fine 23 Fri " " 21 " " Cherry calved Fine 24 Sat == 1E E S 2B & Burrits social Fine 25 Sun Fine at night so cold that water was frozen 26 Mo == 1E, Fine Pa took Jenny to South Mountain 27 Tu O 1E E S. Drew 7 loads manure 2E ES Shower PM 28 Wed Drew 2 loads manure 2E Pa came home from S-Mt with Uncle Jno Fraser & team of Colts 29 Thu " 17 " " " 2B Uncle John Fraser went to Kingston 30 Fri C -- 2E spread manure Fine 31 Sat C -- 2E " " 2B " 1st June Sun } Went to Bethel C. Fine 2 Mo C -- 2E. O spreading manure Fine A 3 Tu O -- 2 E ES Rain </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> June (Bk. 28.) No. 6 Train, _______ Conductor,___________ 1879 . No of Car. FROM 4 June TO 23 REMARKS. 4 Wed ==2E Randal harrow Fine 5 Thu plant Potatoes 6 Fri Rain, nearly all day 7 Sat O Planting Potatoes C Corn 8 Sun meeting at S H Fine 9 Mo corn R Bell & wife here 10 Tu O planting Corn 2B Fine Light Showers 11 Wed Washed sheep O -- W corn ground Fine 12 Thu sowed w corn sheared sheep Went 2B 13 Fri Went to South Mountain Amy Wood & 2 I 14 Sat " " Kemptville. 2B Fine 15 Sun rain, nearly all day Heard Mr Agar at Kemptville 16 Mo Came home from S-Mt took Nellie McKecknie & Mifs Tillie Wright to B 17 Tu C Road Work shower 18 Wed C road work 19 Thu O " " Fine C--4E 20 Fri C -- 4E, F 2B 21 Sat C " " " " 22 Sun Shower in & F Fine A 23 Mo O -- 4E Fine cleaned cellar </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> June & July (Bk. 28.) No. 6 & 7 Train, _______ Conductor,___________ 1879 . No of Car. FROM 14 24 June TO 13 July REMARKS. 24 Tu : == Q M 4E Fine & Warm 25 Wed -- Potatoes == corn Fine 26 Thu Went to B Put mower in running order Shower 27 Fri " " " 1 load Cheese & to anniversary of Bethel Church Fine 28 Sat 2B drew rails for fence drew straw Piled wood r rain 29 Sun Went to Bethel C 30 Mo Cultivated Corn in orchard Fine 31 Tu 1st July } == Corn 2E cocked hay orchard 2 Wed == Potatoes. 2B. Drew 4 loads hay 3 Thu " " & corn Fine 4 Fri == Corn " 5 Sat " " & Potatoes " 6 Sun Went to Hall Fine 7 Mo --/ Potatoes rain AM 2B & Dublin grist 8 Tu " " Fine got grist from B 9 Wed --/ " 2E M 3E S 1/2 10 Thu O --/ Potatoes --/ corn 2E Rain 11 Fri --/ corn Foz Raked & put up hay 3E S 1/2 12 Sat " " W2B Fine 13 Sun Went to Bethel Fine </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> July (Bk. 28.) No. 7 Train, _______ Conductor,___________ 1879 . No of Car. FROM 14 July TO 2nd Aug REMARKS. 14 Mo Drew in 7 loads hay F F.Rain A 15 Tu --/ F Put Paris green on bugs Drew 3 loads hay 3E Fine 16 Wed --/ corn Fine 17 Thu O --/ corn No 4 a e R Earl & 4 ae A Irelan Shower at night 18 Fri -- corn & Potatoes W 2 a e for A Irelan & 6 for J McLean Fine 19 Sat C w for Millar. Amy & Aunt Margaret Wood went to Kingston. Went to B Fine 20 Sun Fine 21 Mo O W for Millar -- Corn & Potatoes 2E ES 22 Tu O W " " } O -- Corn & Potatoes W Rye 2E WS W 2 a e for Freeland 23 Wed Piled Wood rainy went to B 24 Thu W 3 a e for Alex Matheson & 2 for Abbott w 3E NS 25 Fri W 2 ae for Abbot. (Wheat) rain --/ Potatoes 26 Sat " " " " " Fine O --/ Potatoes. cocked Hay 1 & 3E 27 Sun Went to Bethel. Rained & Hailed 28 Mo Drew in 12 loads hay 8.1 E WS 4.3 E NS 29 Tu " " 7 " " 6.3 E NS O 1 & 3 } E 1.ENS 30 Wed --/ corn Emily Hugill & sister were drowned drowned 31 Thu --/ " AM Dressed sleepers & cleaned out floor stalls mangers &c horse stable 1st Aug Fri w in 3 a e for A Irelan 0 --/ corn 2E ES Laid sleepers, stable Fine 2 Sat W 4 ae for Jno Stewart Drew in 4 loads Rye 2E WS. Jim & Fred Bell here </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> August (Bk. 28.) No. 8 Train, _______ Conductor,___________ 1879 . No of Car. FROM 3rd Aug TO 22 REMARKS. 3 Sun meeting at S H Fine 4 Mo O Drew 1 1/2 loads Rye went to Picnic at Perrys grove 5 Tu W Barley. Put paris Green on Potatoes Fine AM rain afternoon 6 Wed W part 2W Oats. Went to B Fine Bound Barley 7 Thu Pulled Peas worked at stable Fine 8 Fri Drew 3 loads Oats Shower F. E A 9 Sat " 4 1/2 " " 2W Uncle Jno Bell here 10 Sun Went to Bethel & B Fine 11 Mo Drew 5 loads oats 2W Uncle Jno Bell went home raked oat ground 12 Tu Threshed at A Irelans. Drew 2 loads Peas Fine 13 Wed C W Wheat Drew Barley 5E cut Oats (Stewarts) Fine 14 Thu C -- 2W. Picked up stumps logs &c 5W 15 Fri (14) O w Wheat drew oats from stewarts 1 load Fine 16 Sat C -- 2W Picked stumps & logs 5W AM Rain PM 17 Sun rained nearly all day 18 Mo C -- 2W Rain Loosened stone 5W 19 Tu C -- 2W Turned over wheat dug around stone Fine 20 Wed " " AM drew 3 loads Wheat 5E 21 Thu W Oats 1E ES got 36 sheep & lambs from Millar 22 Fri O -- 2W dug Post holes 5W Fine </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> August & Sept (Bk. 28.) No. 8 & 9 Train, _______ Conductor,___________ 1879 . No of Car. FROM 23 Aug TO 11 Sept REMARKS. 23 Sat O -- 2W Drew in 4 loads oats 1E ES Fine 24 Sun Went to International Campground 25 Mo Drew in 4 loads oats 1E ES Fine 26 Tu Helped frew draw in grain 10 loads Fine 27 Wed " J McLean thresh Fine 28 Thu O == C-- 2W 2nd time. O digging post holes 29 Fri C -- 2W started to Bore post holes 5W 30 Sat C " " Bored holes 2B Fine 31 Sun Went to Hall E.E.C. Fine 1st Sept Mo Drew out 12 loads manure 2W Fine 2 Tu Drew 1 load manure & 4 bbls brls ashes on wheat ground 2W MNS 3 Wed sowed 4 bus wheat 2W Fine got 40 bus corn refuse Frew & Seeley 25 .15 home 4 Thu -- at 2W Rain AM high wind PM Wt 2 B 5 Fri " " " drew off quackroots Fine 6 Sat Went to B C -- 2W Fine 7 Sun Went to Bethel 8 Mo O -- 2W Mr & Mrs T Wood here Set Posts Showery 9 Tu O X -- 2W == 2W Picked apples cut clover in orchard Fine 10 Wed Sowed 7 1/2 bus Rye Fine w Buckwheat 4E 11 Thu Helped Frew thresh } Aunt Helen B & Fam here Fine </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> September (Bk. 28.) No. 9 Train, _______ Conductor,___________ 1879 . No of Car. FROM 12 Sept TO 30th REMARKS. 12 Fri O w Buckwheat & Bound Part of it Uncle James B here 13 Sat Bound " Wt to Market Rain F. F A 14 Sun Went to S of F hall. Fine 15 Mo O Binding Buckwheat Fine 16 Tu Went to returned from kingston with Uncle James Bell Fine 17 Wed Uncle james & Fam went to Montreal 18 Thu Rain AM C -- 2E took grist to Mill 19 Fri Set up Buckwheat Fine C -- 2E WS 20 Sat C -- 2E Wt to B Fine 21 Sund Went to Bethel C Fine 22 Mo O -- 2E Ws w 3ESS Fine 23 Tu wd w Corn Cut water furrows 2E WS Pa went to Montreal Fine & windy 24 Wed drew 4 loads cinders for road rain 25 Thu Went to Ottawa Exhibition 26 Returned from " " Fine 27 Sat Went to market, Fine O setting up W corn 28 Sun Fine & Warm 29 Mo Cut Corn 2W Uncle Jno Bell went home 30 Bound corn Fran went to S- Mt Fine </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> October (Bk. 28.) No. 10 Train, _______ Conductor,___________ 1879 . No of Car. FROM 1st TO 20 REMARKS. 1st Oct Drew in 3 loads Clover 3E SS Fine 2 Thu Cut & Bound corn 2E ES 3 Fri " Corn Drew 8 loads Buckwheat Fine 4 Sat O cutting corn 2B Fine 5 Sun Went to Bethel Fine 6 Mo Picked apples Bought ram from McGraw Fine 7 Tu C Dig Potatoes Fine 8 Wed " " AM Fixed for threshing 9 Thu C thresh Oats Peas Barley Wheat 10 Fri O Threshing 1 1/2 day at $4.00 Per day 11 Sat O Potatoes (Shaker Russetts) 2B Fine 12 Sun Went to B & Bethel 13 Mo C Breezes Prolifics Fine Archie Bell here 14 Tu C " " " Went to Prescott 15 Wed Helped seeley thresh Fine 16 Thu " R Earl dig Potatoes drew 8 load Pumpkins 17 Fri Dug Potatoes R. Earls. F Early Rose PM 18 Sat Fixed Pig pen dug Potatoes AM rain 19 Sun Went to Bethel Fine 20 Mo Drew 8 loads W Corn 1 of Clover cool & fine </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> Oct & Nov (Bk. 28.) No. 10.11 Train, _______ Conductor,___________ 1879 . No of Car. FROM 21 Oct TO 9 Nov REMARKS. 21 Tu Drew 3 loads Clover & 3 of corn Fine 22 Wed " 10 " Corn 2E ES Fine 23 Thu " 6 " " " " 1 load Potatoes 24 Fri " 200 bus Mangolds snow cold 25 Sat " 3 loads Potatoes 2 White 1 red sharp frost last night Went to B Fine 26 Sun Went to Bethel Fine 27 Mo O digging potatoes C seeley helped Fine 28 Tu drew in 1 1/2 loads Red 1 E Rose 2 small ones 29 Wed Finis Potatoes 10 ER. 6 small Fine 30 Thu drew 1 " tops & e from 5 2E ES 31 Fri Cleaned & took to Mill at B 54 bus feed 1st Nov Went to B 1 load Russets, sold feed at 1.10 Per 100 2 Sun Went to Bethel C Snow at night 3 Mo Snowed Killed heifer, put up stoves 4 Tu Went to market Beef & Potatoes Cider PM 5 Wed Went to B 12 bus Potatoes cut and cleaned Pumpkins 6 Thu Boiled feed fixed hog Pen & o 7 Fri Husked corn Boiled feed fixed Barn yard gate sheds &c Put up Rose heifers &c 8 Sat Went to market fixed gates stables &c 9 Sun " " Maple Grove rain at night Fine most of day </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> November (Bk. 28.) No. 11 Train, _______ Conductor,___________ 1879 . No of Car. FROM 10 TO 30 REMARKS. 10 Mo Finished setting Posts P 5 E N Husked corn Fine 11 Tu Husked Corn Boiled feed rain Wt 2B 12 Wed " " Rain 13 Thu " " Drizzling most of day 14 Fri " " Rain 15 Sat O Husking corn very heavy Rain 16 Sun Went to Bethel shower 17 Mo O Topping mangolds Drew stumps 5W 18 Tu Snowed most of day 19 Wed Fixed up shed &c 20 Thu Very cold & drifting 21 Fri Drew straw cold 22 Sat Stormy F Went to Daltons for tea 23 Sun Went to Bethel & Maitland 24 Mo Went to B got side of leather (Harn{illegible} 25 Tu stormy F Fixed calfstable A 26 Wed Took 5/8 cord Wood to Kerr Fine 27 Thu sawed wood at creek mild & warm 28 Fri " " " " F cleaned Buckwheat P.M 29 Sat Went to Market Rough & stormy 30 Sun Went to Bethel cool wind Fine </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> December Henry 2 1/2 (Bk. 28.) No. 12 Train, _______ Conductor,___________ 1879 . No of Car. FROM 21 Oct TO 9 Nov REMARKS. 1st Mo Stormy morning Copied in day Book Fine A 2 Tu Cut Wood in AM (creek) killed hog PM (1) Stormy A, F.F 3 Wed Filed saw fixed Lock (front Door) &c hail at night Snowing most of day 4 Thu Cut Wood, Went to Kerrs 1 1/2 cords wood twice 5 Fri Helped John Stewart thresh Fine 6 Sat Cut Wood at creek A Went to Market Fine & warm rained at night 7 Sun Lydia Fen{illegible} here thawed Fine 8 Mo Helped Irelan thresh roads Bare 9 Tu Rained most of day Worked at desk 10 Wed Sawed wood at creek Fine 11 Thu Went to B AM cut wood PM Fine 12 Fri Killed 3 hogs Fine 13 Sat Went to market - Potatoes & 1 hog (waggon) Fine 14 Sun Snow Went to Dedic of new Pres Chur & to Bethel 15 Mo Snow got horses shod at B 16 Tu Went to South Mountain Fine Went to B walk 17 Wed Called at Moorhouses in AM at Alidas at night Cut wood 18 Thu Went to Winchester cold & Fine W2B wood 19 Fri Went to Kemptville Fine Went to B Wood 20 Sat Came home from Kemptville cold Fine </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> December & Jan (Bk. 28.) No. 12 & 1 Train, _______ Conductor,___________ 1879 & 0. No of Car. FROM 21st Dec Oct TO REMARKS. 21 Sun very cold Then 31 {symbol for degrees) below zero Went to Hall 22 Mo Went to Dublin stormy F 23 Tu Killed Rose Fine & warm 24 Wed Stormy F Cleaned hall S of H A rain] 25 Thu Mrs Davie & Fam here Cold 2B twice Went to Bethel at night Philp 26 Fri Drew wood Fra went to North Augusta Fine 27 Sat Went to B Beef. Stormy Beef selling at 2 1/2 ct Per {illegible} 28 Sun " " Bethel & took Mr Wright to Maitland 29 Mo Went to Jone's sale Cold 30 Tu Drew 4 loads wood. Fine 31 Wed School meeting J. Bell & J Wood here Stormy afternoon went to B 1st Jan 1880 Drew {illegible} loads wood Fine 2 Fri Pa started for Kingston with Black team colts & cutter Went to B Fine 3 Sat Went to Woods got rods for windows Bethel Ch Fine 4 Sun at S. H Rain in AM 5 Mo Took 1 1/2 cords Tamarac to R Bell @ 2 1/2 Per cord Drew 1 load wood 6 Tu Drew wood from creek Fine 7 Wed Drew 4 loads wood } Maggie Bell here (Francis) 8 Thu cut Oak tree, Went to B Party S of T hall 9 Fri Fine & warm. Picked up 4 bags Potatoes mended Blanket Fine roads a perfect bed of ice sleighing never better </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> January (Bk. 28.) No. 10.11 Train, _______ Conductor, Fraser 187 80 . No of Car. FROM 10 of Jan TO 29 Jan REMARKS. 10 Sat Went to Market Butter Potatoes &c Butter sold at .20 cts Per Pound Fine 11 Sun Went to Maple Grove & Bethel 12 Mo Put up Rollers for curtains at Church 13 Tu Shep & Mary Milks, Jim Ede & hs Earl the committee for tea meeting here (24 Persons) Fine 14 Wed Split Wood Fine } 15 got Telescope 15 Thu Went to B Split Wood Fine 16 Fri Got Organ from G Snider for Tea meeting F at Bethel Jenny Wood & Maggie Bell here 17 Sat Went to B Got corn ground for meal Soft & Fine 18 Sun Went to Maitland Fine 19 Mo Drizzly Jenny, Maggie, Maggie Bell & Jenny Wood & I went to J L Wood to missionary meeting Maitland 20 Tu very Cold stormy & drifting Wt2B 21 Wed Fine & warm Split Wood 22 Thu Went to Missionary Meeting at Bethel misty 23 Fri Pa came home from Kingstong Snow 24 Sat Went to market Loverna & Abe Commins here Fine 25 Sun Went to Bethel Church Fine 26 Mo Went to Bishop's Mills Oxford Mills & Kemptville by Commins Fine 27 Tu Came home from " " " " & Kemptville rainy afternoon 28 Wed Cleaned up 40 bus buckwheat Roads almost bare Colder at night Fine 29 Thu Split Wood, Put meat in small Barrel W Fine </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> Febuary (Bk. 28.) No. 2 Train, _______ Conductor, Fraser 187 80 . No of Car. FROM 30 Jan TO REMARKS. 30 Fri Split Wood Fine until about 5:30 PM rain at night 31 Sat " " Stormy in morning 1 Su Took Mr Archie McDougall to Maitland very stormy F & Cold A 2 Mo Drew 5 loads straw & 1 load corn in ear to corn crib from L Barn Fine & cold 3 Tu Picked over Early Rose & part of White Potatoes Fine 4 Wed Fine AM Picking over White Potatoes Went to B drifting 5 Thu Split wood snow 6 Fri Smoked meat & split wood 7 Sat Went to Market, Snow Buckwheat selling at 50 cts per bus 8 Sun Went to Bethel Church drifting 9 Mo Went to B with Maggie Bell (She went to Montreal Fine 10 Tu Split Wood F Snowed in A Picked over Potatoes 11 Wed Took Jenny to Oxford Mills & drove on to Kemptville Fine <ul><li>12 Thu Returned from Kemptville stopped at McGuins & got Clover dresfer +</li> </ul>13 Fri Fixed Pump Water Pipe (House) Cleaned Chimney &c Fine & warm 14 Sat Got Cylander {sic} from Mr H Raths Fine & cold 15 Sun Went to Algonquin Quarterly meeting Fine 16 Mo Fine & warm split wood set horse power for threshing Clover 2 Raths 17 Tu Threshed out Cover Warm & Fine 18 Wed Dressed Clover Went to B rain 12 sleigh run good in morning {illegible} snow in roads </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> Febuary & March (Bk. 28.) No._____ Train, _______ Conductor,___________ 1879 . No of Car. FROM 19 of Feb TO 9 March REMARKS. 19 Thu At R Bells most of day Cold north wind 20 Fri Helped John McLean saw wood cleaned part of Clover Fine & cool 21 Sat Went to B to Market Fine 22 Sun Went to Bethel Cold 23 Mo + Uncle Wm McKecknie went to Sharpton Maggy & I went to S Milks & Andrew Earls 24 Tu Cleaned Clover Fine Went to B 25 Wed Finis Clover, sold Wether sheep $6.00 Shower went to B 26 Thu Took 1 load soft wood to B with waggon got $1.00 (one) for it Fine 27 Fri Split Wood } Went to Maitland party Party broke up cannot agree done 28 Sat Went to B Maggie went to Mallor Stowed rain 29 Sun High wind, nearly all frost out of ground Fine 1st Mar Split Wood Went to B Fine 2nd Tu I went to B Fine Roads very bad 3 Wed Took J Smiths Clover Dresser home Fine 4 Thu Helped dig grave for Mr Seeleys Baby Fine & warm 5 Fri Went to funeral of C. Seeleys Child road very bad Rain or mist 6 Sat Went to Market Potatoes & meat Light flurry of snow 7 Sun Went to Bethel. Mr Philp Preached 8 Mo Went to B cut & split Wood cold & windy 9 Tu Drew 2 loads straw with waggon Draw manure 5 loads Fine & cool night } & 23 Went to Lecture v LN Beaudry </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> March (Bk. 28.) No. 3 Train, _______ Conductor,___________ 1880 . No of Car. FROM 10th TO REMARKS. 10 Wed Drew out 10 loads Manure put it in heaps Fine & cold 11 Thu Cold Cleaned up some oats for Mill Put up 6 bus Buckwheat some snow 12 Fri Helped Seely weigh hay Mr Philp & Wife Laidley here H cut wood Fine 13 Sat Went to Mill Uncle Wm McKecknie started for home cold east wind Fine 14 Sun Went to B & got Maggie Bell 15 Mo Drew 100 stakes from Dout's 16 Tues " " " " " Paid 1 1/4 cents each 17 Wed " " " " " $1.25 Per 100 18 Thu Helped Frew move to Mrs Keelers Place Fine 19 Fri Drew 1 load hay Maggie Bell went to Kingston I went to B Fine & warm 20 Sat Took 2.50 AM express for kingston snow went out to sha{illegible} with Francis W Bell 21 Sun Went over to glenvale Mr Conway preached Fine 22 Mo W Aunt Catherines helped take out brick &c roads bad snow 23 Tu Went to Mr Blakes; with Francis & tommy to a social snow & rain AM 24 Wed Went to Mr Clydes Andrew died about a fortnight ago 25 Thu At Uncle Johns Went to social sharpton 26 Fri at " " until 4 PM went to {illegible} Alex Aunt E - sick Fine 27 Sat At Uncle Alexanders Fine 28 Sun " " " Went to westbrook 29 Mo Went to Uncle Wm Bells </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> April (Bk. 28.) No. 4 Train, _______ Conductor, J. Fraser 1880 . No of Car. FROM 30 March TO 18 April REMARKS. 30 Tu Aunt Caroline Bell took me to Ernestown at Luke Sharps Fine 31 Wed Went from L Sharps to Gt Uncle Wm Bells Fine 1st Thurs Went to Party at Mr Robinsons 2 Fri at Uncle Samuel Bell's Fine 3 Sat Went to J Albert Bells. J.B. Blanchard's Napanee & Elias Smiths Fine 4 Sun Went to White Church morning J Bells for tea ayelsworth Cherry Calved 5 Mo Jacob Bell took me to Ernestown Came home There was 5 lambs when I came home 6 Tu Drew 4 loads hay, Cleaned calf stable Fine 7 Wed had 3 lambs Sold share of Colts $160 got them 10 mos ago for $80 8 Thu Went to B got 4 gallons molasses .80 per gal Fine 9 Fri Cut wood Pa went to Kemptville Fine 2 lambs more High wind 10 Sat Sharped Pickets, filed saw & c rain AM 11 Sun Ashford Bell & Geo Wood here Snow 12 Mo Finis sharping stakes Fine 13 Tu making frame Hotbed fixed hotbed trimmed J Bell came here apple trees trimmed Fine & Warm 14 Wed Went to B at apple trees } Pa came home from Mountain bot mare 13 Tu 12 Mo 15 Thu Trimmed trees went to B warm & fine had a lamb Put up line fences 16 Fri Trimming Trees Uncle John Bell went to B going home tomorrow Snow & Rain 17 Sat Went to B drizzly, got letters from Jenny & Maggy 18 Sun Went to Bethel Mr Philp Preached </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> April & May (Bk. 28.) No. 4 Train, _______ Conductor, Fraser 1880 . No of Car. FROM 19th April TO 8th May REMARKS. 19 Mo Drew 20 loads manure little field warm & fine 20 Tu Spread manure & Plowed little field Fine had 2 lambs 21 Wed Went to B got 1 load manure from Kerr AM C -- Little Orchard Fine & warm 22 Thu Cleaned up Oats, Rain & went to Party to Smiths at Fairfield 23 Fri Dug around apple trees Fine 24 Sat Went to Market, Star had a calf Fine Sent Archie to R McKecknie for land 25 Sun at Schoolhouse Fine had a lamb 26 Mo Fixed wheelbarrow, set 18 maple trees on S.S. no1 W by Road fence Fine let water off fields 27 Tu -- Behind Pigpen Drew 4 load Pig manure on mangold ground Fine } Drewe out chip dirt 28 Wed C-- 5W Drew stone off 5W , shower, Went to B had 2 lambs Wheeled out chip dirt 29 Thu C -- 5W AM Rain PM Fixed Roller Lil & Dapple calved 30 Fri Snow & rain Pa went to Kemptville Killed 2 calves 1st May Went to B } Fine Mr Dalton got 1 Pig Mr Wright got 4 Pigs 2 Sun Went to Bethel. Fine} Burnt stumps &c 5W 3 Mo Pa came home from Kemptville with 2 horses Pair 80.00 fine Took down glass front 4 Tu C -- 5W } == little field } Ridged up acre & mangold ground } Went to B F & warm 5 Wed C -- 5W ... & == W orchard } WEnt to B Fine & warm 6 Thu C -- 5W Sowed Beans & Peas Orchard W sold 2 calves $3.00 Fine got ammunition 2B 7 Fri Put in Mangolds. Got 4 foxes young Killed Rose's calf Fine & warm had a lamb 8 Sat ... 6 bus potatoes little field: got 455 ft lumber Went to B +27 Bess calved } 28 shut up Bull 3 Trish calved </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> May (Bk. 28.) No. 35 Train, _______ Conductor, Fraser 187 80 . No of Car. FROM 9th TO 28 REMARKS. 9 Sun Fine answered mollie Aries letter 10 Mo C -- 2E.ES. Cleaned 20 bus oats for seed Rain AM 11Tus C -- 2E.ES. Went to Bishops Mills. Fine 12 Wed C -- 2E.ES. Came home from Bishops Mills with 20 bushels of potatoes Fine 13 Thu O -- 2E.ES. C -- 1E.ES. -- with 2 teams 14 Fri O -- 1E.ES. Fine 15 Sat Sifted & Cleaned 1 1/2 bus grass seed Went 2B Bot Barley 9 1/2 bus paid 1.75 per bus Fine 16 Sun Went to Bethel. Wrote to Hannah, Ann E Amy & Grandma Fraser Fine & warm 17 : <pre> : Barley 9 1/2 & Wheat 2 bus 2E E3. ==1E Es. Fine sent 391 lbs milk this morning 17 Mo {from 14th entry} Bot wheat "Gold Drop" paid 1.75 Per bus </pre> 18 : <pre> : Grass seed & Clover 2E ES } Sowed 12 1/2 bus Oats 1E ES Shower P.M. & == it over 1 1/2 times Fine PM </pre> 19 O == 2E ES O 2E ES } O == 1E ES 1 1/2 times } C 1E ES } Fine 20 Thu O M 1E ES } -- water furrows in 2E ES } : 5W, White Oats & == over 2 1/2 times Fine 21 Fri O 5W in AM Washed sheep } Dr.B. Booth called here misty 22 Sat Drew 31 loads manure 2W WS S. Fine 23 Sun Went to Funeral (Baby Shipmans) Rain 24 Mo Sheared 7 sheep W2B Fine 25 Tu " 17 16 " Spread manure Fine 26 Wed O spreading manure Fine 27 Tu Got 2 loads lumber from Algonquin Fine 28 Fri Put up Board fence 5W Fine </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> June (Bk. 28.) No. 6 Train, _______ Conductor, Fraser 187 80 . No of Car. FROM May 29th TO June REMARKS. 29 Sat Planted potatoes in acre marked 2E WS Fine 30 Sun Rained most all day Madam calved 31 Mo Cut Potatoes Wt2B Killed Madams calf 1st June Tu } O Cutting potatoes. Cut Drain 2E WS Fine 2 Wed Planted 30 bus cut potatoes 2E WS Mr John McLean helped Fine 3 Thu Drew 18 loads manure 2E WS Fine 4 Fri C -- 2E WS for corn Fine 5 Sat O -- & == corn ground Wt2B Fine 6 Sun Rain 2.S.H. Gyp calved 7 Mo Planted corn Fair & cool 8 Tu -- w. corn ground 3W 9 Wed " " " " 4E N-W corner Fine 10 Thu == " " " -- for Buckwheat - Fine 11 Fri Bought western corn, wed mangolds 12 Sat Sent Wool to Ernestown put wool around maple{??} Fine 13 Sun 2 Bethel Mr Philp } took Mr McDougal to fairfield Rain 14 Mo C Road work Jno Stewart R. Su. Fine PM 15 Tu " " " " 16 Wed O " " Wt2B }: w corn 4E Fine 17 Thu O == w corn 4E got Rug & Duster 2B Fine sowed oats & == 3W Fine </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> June & July (Bk. 28.) No. 6 & 7 Train, _______ Conductor, Fraser 187 80 . No of Car. FROM TO 7 July REMARKS. 18 Fri O w corn 2B Bought Rug$1.20 & Duster (2.25) Fine 19 Sat Lydia Fraser & I went to Oxford Mills & Kemptville 20 Sun Heard Mr MacIntyre a}k & Mr Edwards at Oxford Mills 21 Mo Returned home == Potatoes acre Fine 22 Tu == 2E WS } C -- 4E Fine 23 Wed C == " } C " " 24 Thu O -- 4E AM } : Buckwheat F AM Rain PM 25 Fri Attended Anniversary at Church Bethel Fine 26 Sat O == & M 4E Jenny went to Oxford Mls. Fine Took here 2 Prescott 27 Sun Went to Bethel Mr Philps farewell sermon 28 Mo --/ potato acre } Mr & Mrs Bennington here Fine 29 Tu O --/ " " " " " went to Lyn Mr & Mrs Perley here (Rev) 30 Wed Hanc Bell , BrB & I went to International camp ground & morristown got cow from Augusta 1st July Thu } C --/ pota 2E put paris green (acre) Fine 2 Fri C --/ potato 2E } -- acre Fine 3 Sat O --/ " " Went to B Fine 4 Sun Went to M.E. campground (Butternut Bay) 5 Mo O --/ corn Fine } sold 6 lambs & Buck to P. hunter for $20.50 6 Tu --/ Pota acre fine (Hilling them) 7 Wed " " " " } went to Picnic (Front) </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> July (Bk. 28.) No. 7 Train, _______ Conductor, Fraser 187 80 . No of Car. FROM 8th TO 27th REMARKS. 8 thu I went to & returned from Escott Pa went to Hexton with load for Mr Philp PM 9 Fri O Potato & corn acre } got horse from Josiah 10 Sat Went to B. Thinned Mangolds. Fred Bell here 11 Sun Mr Chown preached his 1st sermon at Bethel Fine & warm 12 Mo commenced haying in orchard --/ pota 2E Fine forenoon Rain PM 13 Tu C --/ Potatoes AM 2E } cocked hay Orchard P.M Fine 14 Wed W 1 1/2 ac Wheat for McEwan & 3 for Burns Fine Drew in 3 loads hay Orchard. got 2 heifer 15 Thu Drew 1 load hay Orchard. W Rye & Wheat 2W Fine Bound Wheat 16 Fri W Rye & Wheat 3 ac J McLean Bound Rye Fine 17 Sat Went to B } cocked 3E SS } Bound Rye Fine 18 Sun Went to S of F Hall Mr Lewis preach Fine 19 Mo W 4 1/2 ac for J Earl } O -- corn } --/ 2E WS Pota shower at 7 PM 20 Tu C W Burns - John } O m 3E NS. shower in morning 21 Wed w for Burns (J) O 8 1/2 10 ac } Raked & cocked hay 3E NS Drew 6 loads hay (Chamber) 22 Thu Drew in 10 loads hay put 6 in chamber 2 in L Barn & 2 in upper barn Fine 23 Fri " " 9 " Rye & 4 3 loads wheat Fine 24 Sat w 6 ac for J Henry } Went to B O --/ potatoes Fine 25 Sun went to Fred Shipmans Funeral Fine 26 Mo O --/ corn } Showery } Pa & Ma started for sharpton 27 Tu Got Fleck & calf from Dixon lot went t to Sam Reads Sale Fine </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> August (Bk. 28.) No. 8 Train, _______ Conductor, Fraser 187 80 . No of Car. FROM 28th July TO 16 Aug REMARKS. 28 Wed WEnt to B AM. Filed Reaper guards PM got dan shod got oil (machine & coal) shower 29 killed Flec's calf. Thinned Roots sold Bull to J Stagg $15.50 Fine 30 Fri Reaped 7 acres for Nichol $3.50 Fine 31 Sat dug waterhole Dixon lot Looking after cattle nearly all day Fine 1st Aug Sun Went to Hall Mr Lewis Preached Fine 2 Mo Cut around Barley thinned mangolds rain in PM 3 Tu W 6 ac -- J Stewart } W Barley 2EES. Fine 4 Wed O W Barley AM weeding & thinning carrots } cleaned W machine Fine 5 Thu W for John Stewart Fine 7 or 8 ac 6 Fri Drew in 5 loads Barley PM 2E ES F 7 Sat Drew in 2 loads 2E ES Barley AM Raked & finis field PM 8 Sun Went to quarterly meeting Fine 9 Mo Cut 1/2 ac Wheat McEwan & 2 of wheat & 1 1/2 of oats for Alfred Irelan Fine 10 Tu Went to B Fine Bennet Dixon & Mifs McCullough here 11 Wed Cut 4 1/2 ac for C. Simpson $2.25 Pa & Ma Returned from K Fine 12 Thu W for H Hurd & 1 ac of Wheat 2E ES Fine 13 Fri W 1E ES oats in AM & oats in 5W PM Fine 14 Sat O W oats 5W Fine Drew in Spring Wheat 2 loads 15 Sun Went to Hall G Henderson here Fine 16 Mo Drew in 7 loads oats 1E ES Fine </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> Aug & Sept (Bk. 28.) No. 8 - Train, _______ Conductor,_______187 80 . No of Car. FROM 17 Aug TO 6 Sept REMARKS. 17 Tu Drew in 7 loads oats 5W } Josiah & Alida Fletcher here 18 Wed WEnt to B got wheel Band on Reaper O cutting oats Fine 19 Thu Went to B about Bran old sow had 10 pigs Fine 20 Fri Raked %W AM Drew 2 1/2 loads Oats PM Fine 21 Sat Went to Algonquin Fine Looked for heifer 22 Sun Went to Bethel Mr Chown preached Fine 23 Mo Cut W Corn. Helped R Earl thresh Fine 24 Tu Helped R. Earl thresh & John McLean O Fine C 25 Wed " Mr McLean threshing, fixed cellar way James Bell here Fine 26 Thu Piled wood in shed Maggie C Bell here Fine 27 Fri Bound Corn 2E WS Went 2 B dug potatoes Dug potatoes Fine 28 Sat Went to Market Fine } & to Butternut Bay 29 Sun Went to International Camp ground Tommy Bell here Fine Maggie Bell & 2 30 Mo Piled wood in shed. Dug 5 bus potatoes Fine 31 Tu } 2 market } Helped H Hurd thresh Fine 1 Wed Drew in 3 loads W Corn 2B } e & Mariette Smith here Fine 2 Thu Helped A Irelan thresh P.M cleaned dooryard AM Fine 3 Fri Helped Alfred thresh & Houston 4 Sat Helped M Houston thresh M.V. Bell went home Fine Market James Bell went home 5 Sun Went to Bethel, Mr Chowin & Mariette & Elais Smith went home </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> September (Bk. 28.) No. 9 Train, _______ Conductor, Fraser 187 80 . No of Car. FROM 6th TO 25th REMARKS. 6 Mo -- 4E. Fine, Helped R Smith thresh 7 Tu C " " " Dug Early Rose acre 8 Wed C " " " " " " 9 Thu C " " " Helped James Earl thresh 10 Fri Drew in 4 loads W. Corn 2B dug potatoes Fine 11 Sat Went to Market Jenny & Uncle John Fraser here Fine moved fence between 4 & 5E 12 Sun Started Sunday School } 2 Pres. Ch. 7 PM Fine + 13 Mo O --- 4E } Fine Fixed for threshing Went to B Alva & Lydia went to Loverna A' Commins wedding 14 Tu P O -- W Corn ground } Jenny & Pa went to Excursion Uncle J Fraser went home 15 Wed O digging E.R. Drew in 3 loads L. Fine 16 Thu Threshed Wehat Rye & Oats (H Hurd & C Simpson) Fine 17 Fri O Threshing got in 10 12 & 15 E.R.potatoes, Cleaned up 29 bus Rye & 5 wheat Fine Went 2B 18 Sat 2B Sold 20 bus (measure) Sowed F Wheat 3W Fine Rye .75 cts Per bus Weight - 21-7) Maggie & Mrs Read here } -- 1 ac 2E 19 Sun Went to Bethel. Maggie & Mrs Read returned to Escott Light shower 20 Mo Drew out 14 loads manure for wheat no 3W Rain Went 2B bot 9 1/2 lbs Pork @ .10 = .95 cts 21 Tu " " 11 " " " " spread manure } : wheat 2E SW corner 22 Wed : & == in Rye. 4E Fine. Went to B Bot tickets for Affie & Irelan & I Toronto 23 Thu Alfred & I went to Toronto Fine 24 Fri " " " " " Niagara Falls, Buffalo & Hamilton Fine 25 Sat 2 Hamilton Fair AM Alfred came started home @ 3 PM & I went to Stratford Fine + Barn B burned on Geo Howisons place </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> November (Bk. 28.) No. 11 Train, _______ Conductor, Fraser 187 80 . No of Car. FROM 5th TO 24 REMARKS. 5 Fri O -- 5W } -- 2W ridging up ] Fine & warm 6 Sat C -- Ridged up 2W took grist to Mill Fine 7 Sun Heavy wind storm, in B -- Boathouses washed away -- Lumber washed off dock &C } 4 cars tipped in r{illegible} at Morrisons 8 Mo O -- 2W 2B got grist & took in 5 bags Potatoes Fine & Warm 9 Tu ' -- 1E ES Fine & warm cut ditch 5W O -- 2W 10 Wed C -- " warm & Fine Finis ditch 5W 11 Thu Rained near all day } Fixed Seeleys clock Went to Frews (Keelers) 12 Fri Put up room stove - Glass front to stoop Fine Banked hogpen filled Beds with straw &c 13 Sat C -- 1E ES Went to B Apples potatoes &c Fine 14 Sun Went to qt mt @ Algonquin & Bethel snowed about 2 or 3 inches 15 Mo Plastered Log cowstable Fine 16 Tu Finished Plastering .. Nellie McRoberts & Gracie R here 17 Wed Packed away mower, harrows, plow, Roller 2B heard A. Forbes lecture } got buck 18 Thu Killed 3 hogs, sleighs running today snow 19 Fri Killed cow we got from Milton Earl Fine Went to B 7 bags Potatoes @ 35 per bus 20 Sat Went to Market 1 hog 311 lbs @ 6 1/4 Per lb 21 Sun Stormed & drifted cold 22 Mo Drew 2 loads straw F & Cold cut up hogs 23 Tu Went to Moses Bissels sale Fine & Cold 24 Wed 2B got horses shod AM Fine } Helped Mr McLean Kill heifer </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> November & December (Bk. 28.) No. 11-12 Train, _______ Conductor, Fraser 187 80 . No of Car. FROM 25 Nov TO 14th of Dec REMARKS. 25 Thu Go 1 load wood from Nickols place & took it to T Sherwood 26 Fri Took 1 load wood to Sherwood. Fine got cart 27 Sat Went to B sold 2 quarters of Beef 4.50 Per 100 wt Maggie & Mr Mallory here from Escott Fine 28 Sun Went to Bethel Mr Chown Preached Maggie went to Escott Fine 29 Mo Commenced to cut Winter wood on Nickol Place Fine 30 Tu Cut wood Fine } have about 1 acre of wood most all laying, with the roots burned off 1st Dec Wed } Did not go to swamp on account of storm Mr & Mrs John Smith here 2 Thu Cut wood at swamp Fine & warm 3 Fri Helped Mr Nickol thresh fine Team & 2 men White frost 4 Sat Cut wood in woods " Went to B 5 Sun Thawed High south wind } went to Maitland Mr Chown Pr 6 Mo Cut Wood Mr McLean helped. Fine Warm Mr Ward & Robinson here 7 Tu " " " " " Fine Cold Uncle Wm Fraser cutting today Mr Ward & Robinson to Lyn mill 8 Wed Cut Wood Mr Ward & Robinson went away some snow Mary Harker here Fine 9 Thu Drew 3 loads wood Mr McLean here 10 Fri Cold Drew 3 loads wood J McLean here 1 load to B Uncle Wms 11 Sat Drew 2 loads wood & 1 load straw for young cattle Went to B 2 bags Potatoes cold 12 Sun Went to Bethel Mr Chown Preached 13 Mo Drew 3 loads wood } Fine & warm PM Misty AM 14 Tu Drew 1 load Wood & 6 sawlogs to Algonquin home} Pa on Grand Jury </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> December (Bk. 28.) No. 12 Train, _______ Conductor, Fraser 187 80 . No of Car. FROM 15 Dec TO REMARKS. 15 Wed Drew 1 load wood ] helped J Roberts lath Warm some snow 16 Thu " 3 " " Cold splendid sleighing 17 Fri " " " " " 18 Sat Drew 1 load Wood to Uncle Wms & 3 loads Straw cold & fine 18 Jenny came home Fine 19 Sun Mr Coleman here Fine 20 Mo Drew 2 loads wood & 5 Sawlogs to Algonquin not very cold Fine & cloudy 21 Tu drew 4 sawlogs to mill & 1 load to B 22 Wed Helped Mr McLean cut wood Drew 1 load home & 1 to B 23 Thu Went to Escott for Maggie Fine 24 Fri Returned home from Escott Fine 25 Sat Went to B & got Mrs Davie & fam Uncle Wm & Aunt Ellen Fraser Mrs Wood Sarah Willie Fine 26 Sun Went to Bethel Mr Chown preached 27 Mo Helped Mr McLean cut wood Fine 28 Tu School meeting on Wednesday " & cold Went to B. helped McLean 29 Wed " " " " " fixed Div Or Snider Simpson & I Cold 30 Wed " " " " " very Cold Pa went to Prescott Fine 31 Fri " " School meeting " " Cold Went to Mill with grist Fine 1st Jan 1881 spent day at R Bells Fine Archie Bells Jenny Wood here & Gideon Henderson here 2 Sun Went to B Mr Galbraith Preached Fine 3 Mo Went to B got pants cut out } Uncle J Fraser & Olive here Jenny Wood went home Fine & cold </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> January (Bk. 28.) No. 1 Train, _______ Conductor, Fraser 187 81. No of Car. FROM 4th of Jan TO 23rd REMARKS. 4 Tu Archie Bell & I to B & Robertsons Drew 1 load wood for Joseph Rath Fine 5 Wed Went to B & to Party at Donal Ross's Fine & warm 6 Thu Pa & Ma went to Mr McGuins } Uncle Jim Fraser & Olive home Snow & misty 7 Fri Went to Party at hall Fine & cold 8 Sat Went to Brockville, got sow home from D Robertsons Archie Bell at B 9 Sun Went to Bethel Mr Chown . Old Mr Furguson died about 12 PM Fine 10 Mo Sorted over apples. Snowed very fast most all AM Fine PM 11 Tu Went to Mr Furguson's funeral Fine 12 Wed Drew up 3 loads of straw Fine 13 Thu Maggie Jenny & I went to Oxford Mills & M & I to Kemptville Fine & warm 14 Fri Went to Mr Clarks & Josiah Renders Fine & cold 15 Sat At Josiah Render's went to Mr Meadows to practice (J Renders concert) Fine Cold 16 Sun Came back to Kemptville 17 Mo Started home went to Oxford Mills from that to Mr Fletchers - to Bishops mls N. Augusta & to milkshop Algonquin meeting 1 or 2 mifsing 18 Tu Got home went to Missionary meeting helping Fine 19 Wed Got Henry Hurd & Jno Stewart to cut wood Fine had Mr McLean & Robert Huston 20 Thu Got 55 rails from Vout Pa & Alva started to drive to Kingston with Bay horse Jim 21 Fri Got 67 Rails from Vout Archie came from Mountain stormed very hard at night Fred with team 22 Sat Archie Bell & Fred went to Kingston also H Ellen & Grace Robertson Went to B 23 Sun Went to Bethel Mr Chown Preached </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> January & Febuary (Bk. 28.) No. 1 & 2 Train, _______ Conductor, Fraser 187 81. No of Car. FROM 24th of Jan TO 12th of Feb REMARKS. 24 Mo Measured up 10 1/2 bus Potatoes answered 3 letters Fine very cold in morning 25 Tu Fixed ladder cleaned sheds &c Fine 26 Wed Fri } Took 2 cords stove wood to R.M. Bells Fine Went to Singing School 28 Thu Wed Helped cut wood at S.H } Drew 3 load straw Mr McLean helped Went to B Fine 27 Fri Fri Thu Went to B Got Engraving (witness) cold Fine 29 Sat Helped J McLean & A. Earl cut firewood Cold T Mallory Bennet Dixon & Mifs Philps here 30 Sun Went to Mr Saunders Funeral Stormed Fine cold 31 Mo Cold north wind } Feb 12 Bennet Dixon went home 1st Feb Tu Uncle Wm McKechnie here very cold Fine 2 Wed Took Uncle WMc to Mr Robertson's very cold Charley & Sarah Simpson in evening Fine 3 Thu Pa came home from Kingston Cold Fine 4 Fri Cleaned up 6 8 bus wheat & 8 Barley 5 Sat Went to Market Apples & Potatoes Fine 6 Sun Went to Maple Grove Fine 7 Mo Got 1 load lumber 1116ft Uncle Wm Mc went to Kingston, very fine 8 Tu Took No 4 express & went to Sha Kingston & Sharpton eight - rain 9 Wed Stood groomsman for Lizzie Bell & John Cowly (Maggie Bell Brdsmd) rained all day 10 Thu at Aunt Cath AM & Uncle Johns PM 11 Fri Warm high wind took most of the snow off at Uncle Johns 12 Sat at Uncle Johns rained all day </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> Febuary (Bk. 28.) No. 2 Train, _______ Conductor, Fraser 187 81. No of Car. FROM 13 Feb TO 4th Mar REMARKS. 13 Sun Went to Uncle Wms light snow 14 Mo " " " " & Mr McCarty's Fine 15 Tu Ashford Bell took me to Wilton Camden Newburg Napanee & Lucas Sharks Fine 16 Wed Went to Uncle Wm's & James Fralicks Fine 17 Thu At Gt Uncle Wms Fine Bowen & Geo & John getting up wood 18 Fri Went to Samuel Bells Snowed John Ayels & Sarah took me 19 Sat At Jno Ayels Bell's Elias Smiths & Uncle John Bells (gt) & at Uncle Sam's at night 20 Sun Went to White & to Rick church Morven at Uncle Sams Fine 21 Mo Lucas Sharp drove C.Bell & I to Aunt Catharines Went to Mifs Edwards concert SH Fine 22 Tu Went to Mr Clydes & Uncle Alex Bells at night 23 Wed at Uncle Alex Bells & Mrs McGuinn's cold & fine 24 Thu Took stage to Kingston & no 1 Express home Fine & cold 25 Fri Went to singing school} Rack S.H. class Div rooms at rooms Old Johnny Axford Buried 26 Sat Went to Brockville Potatoes & apples & 1 load Wood Fine 27 Sun " " Hall Mr Lewis preached Fine 28 Mo Alva got 1 load wood & took it to B } stormed all day warm, cut wood fitted axe helve rain 1st Mar } Got 2 loads wood from McCully's lot cut wood snow cold wind 2 Wed " 1 load sleigh lengths Lowell Killough here " " Fine longs 3 Thu " " " " " " " sleigh -lengths Fine & warm 4 Fri Stormed nearly all day cut wood in woodhouse </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> March (Bk. 28.) No. 3 Train, _______ Conductor, Fraser 187 81. No of Car. FROM Sat 9th Mar TO 24th REMARKS. Sat 5 Went to Market apples & potatoes Stormy PM sent for singing Book warm 6 Sun " " " Bethel Mr Chown preached warm & Fine 7 Mo Got 1 load cord wood from McCully Fine Mr & Mrs McLean (Henry) here warm took it to R.M. Bell 8 Tu Cut 1 cord wood for R. Bell Fine & warm Went to B 6 bags potatoes 9 Wed Took 1 load wood to R.M.Bell James H Bell here Fine 10 Thu Went to Joseph Raths sale Chilly Jenny & Mr J Fletcher here 11 Fri Cold in forenoon Drew 1 load mangolds from Joseph Raths Jenny & Fletcher went to Oxford Mills 12 Sat Went to B Drew 2 loads Mangolds from J Rath's Fine Thomas Bell & James (Montreal) Bell here & away 13 Sun Went to Maitland Mr S D Chown preached light snow Fine 14 Mo Alva started for Gravenhurst Fine went to B with waggon J Bell to B for "Chorister's" 15 Tu Went & looked at Raths 2 50 ac Fine 16 Wed Split wood went to Dublin to see about Place (Rath) Fine & warm 17 Thu Uncle Wm McKecknie here split wood rain PM Fine AM 18 Split wood went to Dublin, Fine 19 Sat Went to B Rain PM J H Bell went to B market 20 Sun roads very bad snow & rain 21 Mo Split wood Fine 22 Tu Bought 50 acres land off J Rath's place for $450.00 got books (singing -- Choristers) 23 Wed Split wood Uncle Wm McKecknie went to B started for Em Frisk calved 24 Thu Bought stack from Samuel Simpson gave $70.00 for it. Drew 3 loads </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> March & April (Bk. 28.) No. 3 & 4 Train, _______ Conductor, Fraser 187 81. No of Car. FROM 25th Mar TO 13 April REMARKS. 25 Fri Drew 4 loads of hay cold & wind Fine went to Singing School 26 Sat drew 2 1 1/2 loads hay from S Simpson Cold helped get out posts for fence (parsonage) & J McLean raise Bent 27 Sun cold snowed last night } 26 Sat Lill calved 28 Mo Split wood Cold & fine Killed Lill's calf 29 Tu Got Deed registered at Prescott for the 25 acres in Augusta } got grist ground (Woods) 30 Wed Went over back lot put up fence &c Fine & cold 31 Thu Snowed about 8 inches last night Went to B cut Tamarac wood in shed Fine 1st April } Took 1 load hay to B @ 9.75 Per ton Drew staks for E line fence Fine Star calved 2 Sat Went to B Pa & Ma went to Kemptville Fine cold wind froze hard last night 3 Sun Went to Bethel church Mr Chown preached 4 Mo " " B & got oil for harness Drew out 8 loads manure on F wheat got hames fixed 5 Tu Washed & cleaned harness AM snow cold went to hall - prepared for PM sugar party & concert 6 Wed Cleaned S of T hall AM cut wood PM cold wind Fine 7 Thu Oiled harness (Double) AM cut wood PM Fine & cold 8 Fri Cut down tree that stood near road gate nailed up orchard fence oiled harness 2nd time Fine & warm Pa & Ma home 9 Sat Went to Market 10 bags pota 45 per bag cut & burnt balsam limbs apple &c put out bees 10 Sun Went to Maitland, Red heifer calved 11 Mo Helped tear down part of Maitland shed & move it to Bethel church Fine 12 Tu Went to B Killed Red heifer's calf nailed up picket fence Deacon skins .70 cts each to go Fine warm 13 Wed Drew part of roof for Bethel shed from Maitland Cool </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> April (Bk. 28.) No. 4 Train, _______ Conductor, Fraser 187 81. No of Car. FROM 14 April TO REMARKS. 14 Thu Drew part roof of Bethel shed from Maitland Helped Stratton raise B M S shop 15 Fri Piled up sleepers in yard Maitland (shed) had 2 lambs Fine put up 15 bus {illegible} 16 Sat Had 4 2 lambs Went 2 B Uncle Jno Bell here Fine got Harrow teeth sharpened 17 Sun " 4 " Went to B & Bethel Church Fine 18 Mo " 2 " Went to Mr Archie Dunhams funeral Fine 19 Tu Cultivated & harrowed onion ground at back lot drew Rath's rails on line fence Fine 20 Wed Fenced across to creek, bush, back lot Fine & warm Uncle Jno Bell to Robertsons 21 Thu sowed Spr Wheat 2 bus 2 EWS Fine 22 Fri == & -- 2W } onion seeds little field Fair 23 Sat C -- 2W } Uncle Jno Bell went home Fine sod sold 3 deacon skins .65 each 24 Sun had 2 lambs Fine & warm Jim & Nellie Robertson here 25 Mo Drew poles for fence (Bates lot) C -- 2W Fine & warm had 2 lambs 26 Tu C -- 2W } drew up some hay & straw put up fence in Bates lot Fine 27 Wed C -- 2W Put tick destroyer on sheep, Fine O fence (Bates) had 7 lambs} Bob Pike Piling wood 28 Thu O -- & == 1st time 2W } Put wood in shed Fine Madam calved 1 lamb 29 Fri O == 2W Got 1/2 ton hay from J McLean for $4.00 Bess calved Fine & cold 30 Sat M 2W } 2B Potatoes 60 Per bag Barley 62 1/2 bus Fine 31 Sun 1st Sun } Quarterly Meeting (went to Algonquin) at Bethel service Fine 2 May Mon C -- 3E } Got put wood in shed Fine 3 Tu C -- N 1/2 3W E } opened waterfurrows 5W Fine </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> May M M a A Y Y (Bk. 28.) No. ___ Train, _______ Conductor, Fraser 187 81. No of Car. FROM 4th May TO REMARKS. 4 Wed O -- 3 E NS & Mangold ground Fine Planted Potatoes acre Fine 5 Thu C -- & : 5W Barley & Picked off stone & rot roots &c gout out chip dust Fine 6 Fri O == 5W } Fine Picked up stone (Bates place) lot 7 Sat M 5W AM & == 3E NS P.M. 2B Fine got Pear trees &c 8 Sun @ class & S.S. Fine 9 Mo == twice & M : 3 E NS. Fine & warm 10 Tu Rained hard last night} fixed cart } fitted ground for mangolds 11 Wed M 3 E NS Fine C -- 1 E WS hoed onions 12 Thu C -- 1E WS Fine Got pay for April cheese $19.33 hoed onions 13 Fri O -- 1E wS & == 1E WS 1{illegible} runs 2B Bot Fine boots from G McLean $4.75 Got Pails & milk can sold each 14 Sat O == 1E WS ( : with oats & Peas ) 2B Fine 15 Sun Went to Bethel. Rain } Mr Chown Preacher 16 Mo Rained most of day } got Bee Hive from S Simpson 17 Tu Rain. made part of Bee Hive 2B got stuff for hives 18 Wed Finis Hives } Drew out 9 waggon & 8 cart loads of manure Fine 19 Thu Drew out 9 waggon & 8 cart loads of manure Went to Jno Stewarts funeral (chicago) Fine 20 Fri " " 22 waggon loads of manure Fine AM showers in P.M. 21 Sat " " 13 " " " " A.M. sowed mangolds weeded onions & went 2B Fine 22 Sun Went to Hall Mr Lewis preached & at Maitland Mr Chown Preached shower in morning fine rest of day 23 Mo -- little Orchard weeding onions Fine sent to factory 401 lbs milk { 3 masses 11 cows} </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> May & June (Bk. 28.) No. ___ Train, _______ Conductor, Fraser 187 No of Car. FROM 24th May TO 12th June REMARKS. 24 Tu Drew out 27 loads manure 1E ES Fine 25 Wed " " 8 " " " Fine C -- 1E ES for Potatoes & corn very hot 26 Thu C -- - spread Manure Fine breeze 27 Fri O -- 1E ES Finis spreading manure Fine hoed onions} Hired Mr Smith 28 Sat O -- " Fine 2B Washed sheep 29 Sun Went to Bethel Mr A. McDougal Preached light shower AM Fine PM 30 Mo Picked stone AM {Bates lot} Went to Lyn to mill with wheat Fine == 1E ES __ acre | dug garden (Fruit) 31 Tu Ridged up Planting ground Fine 1st June Wed } Planted 48 bus Potatoes 20 20 ER 7 White K 21 Shaker 2 Thu Planted 22 bus early Rose & 1 1/2 acres corn Fine 3 Fri Shower AM } sheared (18) sheep } -- NW Part 2E Fine PM 4 Sat + W corn ground & == it Jenny & Mr Coleman here cleaned W. house washed Buggy &c 5 Sun Jenny Wood R Bell Bennet Dixon & Addied Phillips Jus Keltoe & wife here shower AM F PM 6 MO O -- W - corn ground == it Fine at onions 7 Tu Ridged up ++ & : W corn & ground Fine Fine weeding onions 8 Wed Put ashes on W corn & rolled it finis weeding onions 2nd time hoed mangolds 9 Thu -- == & : with Western corn S Pt of SE corner of 4B Fine 10 Fri Fixed fence in front of back lot Fine 11 Sat 2B Cleaned cellar Fine 12 Sun To Bethel Mr Chown Preached on honesty Fine </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> June J u n e (Bk. 28.) No. ___ Train, _______ Conductor, Fraser 187 No of Car. FROM 13th June TO July 2 REMARKS. 13 Mo Helped put up frame of shed Bethel Church Fine 14 Tu Commenced road work Jn Stewart R.M. 2 horses scraper Plow Pater & myself Fine 15 Wed Worked on road Fine graded road between gate & & S.H. Fine 16 Thu " " " " " " from orchard to tsp of Hill H Bell here 17 Fri Worked on road Augusta Beal (team) Fine Team & I had 2 days 18 Sat 2B Potatoes Went to Picnic at St Lawrence Park shower at night 19 Sun Shower in Afternoon Henry H Bell went to B Fine AM 20 Mo O -- Potatoes acre } P/M to B rained very hard in evening 21 Tu Put Flora to Austin Fox's Bay Stallion Fine sowed Buckwheat - M Brown most of day 22 Wed } --/ Pota acre } commenced another Bee hive HH Bell went to B got lumber stuff for hive 23 Thu Cut Rye out of Wheat fine } 2B with J. Robertson seeing about Phosphate: at Bee hive fine At Mallorytown 24 Fri O --/ Potatoes acre } had 2 swarms of Bees go both went in one hive Fine 25 Sat --/ Mangolds & corn (sweet, acre) Fine 2B 26 Sun Went to Bethel Mr Chown not there Fine 27 MO __ 1E ES corn & Potatoes worked at shed at church Fine 28 Tu C __ at 1E ES Bees swarmed heavy shower PM Fine AM : turnips 29 Wed Thinned mangolds light showers 30 Thu C --/ Potatoes & onions Fine 1st July Fri O ___ corn & Potatoes John & Mrs Cowdy here Fine Went to B 2 Sat Washed buggy } J & Mrs Cowdy Maggie & J called 2B got milk check on Mrs Beer & Robertson 11 cows 2 wk & 4 days 38.84 </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> July July (Bk. 28.) No. 7 Train, _______ Conductor, Fraser 187 81 No of Car. FROM 3 July TO 21st REMARKS. 3 Sun Went to Camp-,eeting Lizzie & Jno Cowdy went to Lansdowne Fine 4 Mo I --/ corn 1E ES hot & Fine } Done road work for Back lot in Elizabethtown 5 Tu + Showery last night O -/ corn cut W 2E ES Born to Jas & Nellie Robertson a daughter Fine 6 W corn Potatoes 2B C-- Planting ground 1E ES Fine got sythes & sm{illegible}ths 7 Thu Raked up & cocked part of 2E ES } Fine -- & --/ Potatoes & corn 8 Fri O cocking hay Drew in 6 loads O O --/ --- Potatoes Fine PM 9 Sat Drew in 8 1/2 loads hay 2E ES & Put it in U Barn Fine warm 10 Sun Went to Bethel Mr Scanlon Preached shower 4 PM very hot 11 Mo Hilled corn (O) & C Potatoes O -- out Potatoes Fine 12 Tu Hilled Potatoes, 2B Fine O 13 Wed " Fine " W orchard Went to R.M Bell's & Jas Robertson's Baby's Funeral 14 Thu D hoed Potatoes cocked hay orchard went to Exhibition at Hall Fine 15 Fri Drew in 4 loads hay orchard Fine Uncle Jno Bell & Aunt Ellen here O Potatoes --/ 16 Sat Went to B Drew in 1/2 load hay Orchard heavy Hailstorm & rain storm PM F AM 17 Sun At Brockville at J Kelsoe's Fine most of the day Shower at 5:30 PM 18 Mo M 3E SS & '5E Hay light showers & cloudy 19 Tu To Market Potatoes, cut grass 4E Hollow. O M 5E cocked hay 3E SS Fine shower at night 20 Wed Raked & cocked hay 5E W Part F Wheat C 2E WS & 3W light shower at night 21 Thu Bound Wheat Drew in 3 loads hay 3E ES cut hay or grass 4E Fine + Put Flora 2nd time to Fox's horse O Both babies buried in PM </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> July & August (Bk. 28.) No. 7-8 Train, _______ Conductor, Fraser 187 81 No of Car. FROM 22nd July TO 18 Aug REMARKS. 22 Fri W 2 ac for W Heargreave } Drew in 6 loads hay 3E & 1 load 4E 23 Sat Drew in 12 loads hay No 5E had Mr McLean & team all day Fine } Fred Bell here (P2) Alfred Irelan here PM 24 Sun Went to Bethel Mr Chown Preached Fine 25 Mo W 2 ac for McEwan & 2 ac for A Irelan & 1 3/4 ac for Aaron Earl } cut hay Bates lot Fine 26 Tu W hay Bates lot 1 W 2 ac for Aaron Earl & 3 for J McLean Ma very sick } Showery P.M. Fine AM 27 Wed W 2 ac for Jno McLean 4 1/2 Jno Stewart & 3 ac A. Matheson " " " " Fine 28 Thu O W 4 ac Matheson's Wheat } O F. Wheat our own } W C Rye } Raked & cocked hay Bates lot Fine 29 Fri " " 4 ac Rye } Bound Rye O W it Fine 30 Sat O Binding & setting up Rye. Fine heavy shower 8:30 PM 31 Sun Jas Robertson & wife here Fine most of the day light shower 1st Mo W & Bound Spr Wheat 2E WS Fine } Heavy dew } W 2 ac for A Irelan Mr Chown wife & Mifs Hammond here 2 Tu Drew in 4 loads hay Bates lot } cut Barley 5W rain 3 Wed Drew in 6 loads hay (Bates lot } W McNish cut Barley 5W Fine 4 Thu Drew in 2 1/2 loads Rye 4E W for Russel McNish heavy shower 5 PM or 4:30 Fine AM 5 Fri Drew in 3 1/2 loads Rye 4E & 1 F Wheat 4E & 3 F Wheat 3W & 2 FW 2E WS Fine W for Simpsons 6 Sat in Barley 5W } W for Sam Simpson & Alfred Irelan Fine AM Rain PM 7 Sun Went to Bethel Mr Chown Preached 8 Mo raked & cocked Barley 5W } in hay Bates lot O Fine 9 Tu Drew in 8 6 loads Barley 5W } cocked hay W for C Simpson Fine 10 Wed " " " 4 " " & 2 loads hay Bates Place Fine 3 loads 5W Spr Wheat </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> August (Bk. 28.) No. 8 Train, _______ Conductor, ____________187 81 No of Car. FROM 11th Aug TO 31st Aug REMARKS. 11 Thu C to stack of Oats & Barley 9 loads 2W Fine Windy W 2 1/2 ac for A Matheson 12 Fri Drew in 3 loads grain 2W light showers W for Jno Burns 2ac O stack 13 Sat W oats & Peas 3ENS } W 2 1/2 ac for A Irelan heavy rain last night Fine 14 Sun Went to Quarterly Meeting at Augusta Fine Staid at Mr S Dubruges for dinner 15 Mo W 1 1/2 ac for A. Irelan } cut up swale grass 4E SS } cocked 3 ENS Oats & Peas 16 Tu Drew 6 loads oats & Peas 3E NS Fine 17 Wed W 1E WS } F. } Raked 1 load 3E NS Drew O 3E NS 18 Thu Went to Adam McGuins got gang plow W for Houstons Fine 19 Fri Turned over oats & Peas AM & drew in 6 or 7 loads PM Mr McLean helped PM 20 Sat harvesting 1E WS 1 loads oats & Peas } helped R Houston 2B Fine PM 21 Sun Went to Bethel Fine 22 Mo Went to Lyn to Mill Wheat 3 bus Mr & Mrs Chown here light showers 23 Tu -- gagn C 3E NS } cleaned & scraped Barnyard Mr & Mrs Jam Simpson here 24 Wed Helped Mr Jno McLean thresh Fine 25 Thu " " " 9 - - ? A.M & " " Aaron Earl thresh PM 26 Fri Helped Aaron Earl thresh AM Fine 2B P/M/ got Back of buggy fixed F shop 26th 26th got flora shod 27 Sat Maggie U Bell Saml Coleman & sister here Fine Smoky 28 Sun Went to Campmeeting International 29 Mo C to thresh Wm Rath & Jno Corbett Fine & warm 30 Tu C Threshing Fine & warm smoky 31 Wed O " Maggie Beer & children here. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> September (Bk. 28.) No. 9 Train, _______ Conductor, ____________187 81 No of Car. FROM 1st Sept TO 20th Sept REMARKS. 1 Thu Went to Anniversary at Bethel Rev Mr Williams (TG) Preached & Rev Mr Stafford Lectured on "The Universal Boy" Fine 2 Fri Maggie Beer & children went to B; for Ch.town C -- 3E cut W corn Fine v hot 3 Sat Went to B 1 load cheese (August 12 1/2 cts Per lb) Fine U -- 3E NS Nellie Robertson here 4 Sun " " Algonquin & Bethal {sic} with Mr Jas Wright Fine 5 Mo Helped Henry Hurd thesh Fine hot M.U.Bell to Jas Robertsons 6 Tu Helped Henry Hurd Thresh Fine hot & smoky 7 Wed Wd w cornb 2E WS } drew in 1 load w corn O --- 3E NS Gang 8 Thu ' -- 5W Fine } Cleaned up 46 bus Peas & oats & sold to Reynolds for {illegible} 35 Per bus 9 Fri C -- 5W } Fine Smoky } Pa went to Gananoque 10 Sat C -- 5W Fine Came home from " " Alva came home from " 11 Sun Went to B R M Bell sick } Alva & M.U.Bell went to Hall & Maitland Jenny came home from Camp meeting 12 Mo Alva went to Gananoque } C -- 5W } sold seed wheat 3 bus to A. Earl & 4 " " J McLean 13 C -- 3W NS Fine 14 Wed C " " " } " } Maggie. U. Bell went to B & to take the train for St Gabriel 15 Thu O -- 3E NS } : 8 bus F Wheat C == 3W Fine 16 Fri O == 3E } Uncle No & Aunt Annas Fraser here hot dry Fine & smoky 17 Sat O -- 5W } Fine hot smoky } Uncle Jno & Aunt Annas Pater & Ma to B all day 18 Sun Went to B with S.G Coleman & to Bethel Mr Elliot spoke 19 Mo Helped Alfred Irelan thresh Barreled onions Fine 20 Tu " " " Put up onions in Barrels Fine } + St Gabriel </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> Sept & Oct (Bk. 28.) No. 9-10 Train, _______ Conductor, ____________187 81 No of Car. FROM 21st Sept TO Oct 10 REMARKS. 21 Wed Went to B 8 Bls of Onions AM & cleaned up & took in 47 1/3 bus Rye @ .93 Per bus PM 22 Thu Went to B. 1 load onions 7 BBls cut corn Took onions to Gananoque Thunder storm AM Fine PM 23 Fri cut corn Threshed at Mr Houstons rained very hard rain 24 Sat Showery Took 1 load hay to S. Dear gathered apples (2100 lbs) at $10.00 Per ton set up corn Bates lot 25 Sun Went to Maitland. Aaron Earl at Class this morning Fine 26 Mo O -- 5E } Went to Lyn 10 bus Wheat & 6 Provender Finished Binding & setting up corn 27 Tu : & == bus Rye 3 5W 13 1/2 } Commenced to dig Potatoes } 2 Market lamb & apples &c Mr & Mrs Cummins here (Gananoque) 28 Wed O == 5W & drew off 12 loads stone } dug Potatoes 1E ES Fine PM rain Fine AM 29 Thu Cut waterfurrows 5W dug Potatoes 1E ES light shower at night Fine 30 Fri dug Potatoes E.R. 1E ES } cut corn (w) for Chilian Jones Went to B Fine 1st Oct Sat } Rain AM showery PM} Went to B market lamb apples &c fixed cookhouse roof 2 Sun Went to Bethel Mrs Davey & Fam here Fine & warm 3 Mo Rained most of AM. Pa & Jenny went to Kemptville Mr & Mrs Chown called Fine P.M Fixed hog pen 4 Tu Dug Early Rose Fine (1E ES) 5 Wed Picked apples & Dug potatoes P.M. Fine Froze Boiled feed AM Ice froze 1 inch thick last night 6 Thu Dug Potatoes E.R. 1E ES Fine } Pa came home from Kemptville Nellie Robertson here 7 Fri O Digging E.R. 1E ES Robert Stewart helped Fine 8 Sat Rain Mr & Mrs Chown here (Pa & Ma to Gananoque Nellie Robertson went home showery 9 Sun Went to Hall Mr Lewis preached 10 Mo Dug Shakee Russets Fine & cool most of day Pa came from Gananoque Light shower in morn </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> October (Bk. 28.) No. 10 Train, _______ Conductor, ____________187 81 No of Car. FROM 11th Oct TO 31st REMARKS. 11 Tu Dug Potatoes Ma came home from Gananoque Fine 2B 12 Wed Rained most of day, husked corn Put up cows 13 Thu Mr Jno McLean & Aaron helped dig Potatoes O S-R &c S -G's Fine Froze at night 14 FRi Dug Potatoes O1E ES (digging) for H Hurd Pa took 17 BBls of onions Gananoque R Stewart here Fine & warm 15 Sat Rained most all day husked corn 16 Sun Fine Mr & Mrs Adam.U.McGuin here 17 Mo Finished digging Potatoes (Early Rose acre) rain showery 18 Tu Frequent showers Took T Wood 30 bus Potatoes @ 45 Per bus 19 Wed 2B with 44 2/3 bus Potatoes @ 45 cts Per bus contracted to McSorley Fine 20 Thu Drew in 65 bus large & 15 bus small White potatoes Drew in 1 load corn } Put 20 bus corn in crib 21 Fri Picked up Potatoes Pa went to Gananoque Fine H Hurd helped 22 Sat Went to B 46 1/6 bus Potatoes @ 45 cts Per bus Uncle Jno Fraser, Olive, & Mrs M.J. Martin here shower 23 Sun Rained most of day 24 Mo 2B with 47 bus Potatoes at 45 cts Per bus Fine Uncle Jno Fraser went home 25 Tu Rained most AM Pulled Mangolds Picked up Potatoes PM Fine part PM 26 Wed 2B twice 1st 40 bus 2nd 26 bus E.R. 45 cts per Bus Helped Jno McLean Kill 2 Pigs cold Fine 27 Thu Drew in 140 L & 18 Small Shakee Russets Fine O Potatoes Drew in 20 bus small E.R. Potatoes 28 Fri Went to B AM 1 cord wood to M White @ $4.00 Per Cord Drew in 3 loads mangolds Olive Fraser & Miss Martin here from B Fine & warm 29 Sat Showery Cleaned up 32 bus Oats & seeds for Mill Drew in 3 loads Pumpkins 30 Sun At Bethel Mr Chown Preached Went to B in evening Fine Burnett Dixon went home he came on Friday 31 Mo 2B with Grist -32 bus } O Mangolds Fine} cleaned up 46 bus oats Warm </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> November (Bk. 28.) No. 11 Train, _______ Conductor, ____________187 No of Car. FROM 1st TO REMARKS. 1st Tu Went to B with 46 bus oats for T Smart at .36 Per bus 2B PM with 17 or 1800 of Provender for $1.25 cwt Mrs C Jones Fine 2 Wed Got 4450 lbs more Provender ground for Mrs Jones 1.25 per Cwt ground Barley & oats 3 Thu C -- acres } Drew in the rest of corn (3 loads) rained Mr Chown here 4 Fri O -- acre } Drew up Potato tops made waggon seat had flurries of snow Pater went to Gananoque 5 Sat Took 1 load of Cheese to B 31 Boxes Fine cold wind corn to fat Cherry 6 Sun Went to B Mr Burnfiled preached his farewell sermon before starting for Palestine 7 Mo C -- 1E ES Fine Mr & Mrs Chown here rain at night 8 Tu C -- " " Misty 9 Wed Went to Henry Havelock Bells funeral W shower AM Fine PM 10 Thu O -- 1E ES Came home from Funeral of HB Fine 11 Fri Hard frost last night - Boiled feed Cleaned up 20 bus Oats & Peas Fine 12 Sat Snow & Rain Pa came home from Gananoque Went to B got Mifs Martin & Olive Fraser 13 Sun Went to Quarterly Meeting Bethel Church 14 Mo 2B Pa & O. Fraser & PA Martin } Plowed 1E WS 1/2 day snow at night Fine 15 Tu Went to Market Oats (X 39 cts Per bus) butter (22 1/2) 1 Pelt - 85 ctgs chickens 35 Per Pair Fine PM snow morning 16 WEd C -- 1E WS Fine 17 Thu C -- 1E WS " } Boiled 1 Pot feed 18 Fri O -- & Waterfurrowing 1E ES Fine & warm 19 Sat C -- 2E ES in AM } Put apples in cellar Uncle Jno Fraser here } Bees in W. house Buried G. vines 20 Sun Uncle Jno Fraser Olive & Miss Martin here Went to B at night Fine Roads rough </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> November (Bk. 28.) No. 11 Train, _______ Conductor, ____________187 81 No of Car. FROM 21st TO 10th REMARKS. 21 Mo Took Uncle Jno Fraser to B Fine Cleaned up grist 30 bus roads frozen hard 22 Tu Took grist to Mill AM sold it at 1.25 per 100 lbs {illegible} Helped Mr Stratton thresh PM Fine 23 Wed Helped Mr Stratton thresh fine 24 Thu Pa & Ma started for Gananoque I took 1 load & Mr Jno McLean 1 load of furniture Fine 25 Fri Went to Back lot with Aaron Earl Killed 2 year old heifer Fine shower 6 PM 26 Sat Went to Market - only sold 1 qr of Beef got 5.00 Per 100 Cwt stormy Mr Craig & Robinson Olive . F & Mifs Martin here 27 Sun Went to Bethel Mr Arch McDougall Preached Went to B cold rain 28 Mo Got 2 shoes on Mare (flora) Boiled feed 1 pot } cleaned up 16 bus oats & barley ) Put up glass front to stoop Fine 29 Tu Went to Brockville girst & 2 qrs beed Paid note D Simpson Fine warm 30 Wed Put corn in crib & picked up Potatoes Fine Warm 1st Dec Thu } Shipped 58 bus Potatoes to Gananoque #9 large & 49 small 2 Fri Leveled yard at S of T Hall Fine some frost 3 Sat Took Division Organ to B to get repaired light snow 4 Sun Went to Mr Scandival's Funeral fine 5 Mo Went to B Thomas E Bell here Fine 6 Tu Boiled 1 Pot of feed. T Bell went to B no sleighing yet Fine 7 Wed Cleaned up 16 bus Fall Wheat rain snowstorm at night 8 Thu Husked corn got ready for killing Pigs cool & Fine 9 Fri Killed 2 Pigs Mr Jno McLean & A Earl helped Fine thawing 10 Sat Went to B sold 1 Pig 378 lbs for $28.20 Potatoes 50/Per bus Fine 10 Lillie K, Olive. F Martha Martin W. J. Craig & W Robinson here </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> December (Bk. 28.) No. 12 Train, _______ Conductor, J.B. Fraser 187 81 No of Car. FROM 11 Dec TO 31st REMARKS. 11 Sun Went to Bethel Mr S D Chown Preached & to B at night 12 Mo Took Sow to D. Robertsons & brought her home again Fine most of day light snow & rain 13 Rained most of day Cut up Pork warm & foggy at night 14 Wed Jennie came home (from Heckston) Jenny Wood here roads very muddy & soft 15 Thu Mr & Mrs Ralph & Mr & Mrs John Bennington here Horace Hurd & Rosanna Dalton here fine roads frozen up 16 Fri Packed away Machinery & drew up straw for bedding 17 Sat Went to B with 15.52 bus wheat got 1.20 Per bus Fine & warm no sleighing yet 18 Sun Went to S of T hall Mr Lewis Preached 19 Mo Henry Hurd & I got persons to act at the entertainment at Bethel (we drove around) Fine 20 Tu Went to B market Potatoes 75 Per bag Butter 21 Per lb Fine & warm roads soft at Bethel Church Committee meeting 21 Wed Fine & warm day practicing for Christmas Eve 22 Thu At Bethel Church fixing for Christmas tree rained most of the day (light) 23 Fri Went to B Got Chambers Encyclopedia Fine 24 Sat Went to B Jenny Bell here Fine & warm Got 1 gal of Coaloil 25 Sun Went to Bethel Mr Chown Preached 26 Mo Rained most of day Alva went back to Gananoque 27 Tu Uncle John Bell here Went & Cooked at G.C.Reids farm & to Jas Robertsons Fine & warm roads muddy 28 Wed Uncle Jno Bell went to B Fine Thomas E & SJ Ashford Bell here 29 Thu Rained nearly all day Tommy E & Ashford went away 30 Fri Went to Oyster supper at Chas Simpsons Fine & warm roads nearly impassable for mud 31 Sat Went to B Potatoes (75 Per bag) Butter 22 Per lb Fine warm </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> January (Bk. 28.) No. 1 Train, _______ Conductor, Fraser 187 82 No of Car. FROM 1st Jan TO REMARKS. 1st Jan 1882 Sun Went to Hall Mr Lewis Preached ground frozen hard 2 Mo Took Jennie to B (for Gananoque) fair cold north wind Fine 3 Tu Took sow to T Wilkinsons light Snow cold 4 Wed Went to Lyn 12 bus wheat & 4 bus for J McLean very cold 5 Thu " " Back lot Fine & cold got waggon load wood Thomas E Bell here 6 Fri Went to Back lot (at Wood) Fine Cold 7 Sat Went to B market Potatoes .75 Per bus Fine first sleighing this winter 8 Sun Went to Bethel Mr Jas Wright preached rain Took Jennie Bell to Nellie Robertsons 9 Mo Went to B for choppers & did not get any John Henry fell & Broke collar bone & 3 ribs 10 Tu " " Back lot Fine no sleighing 11 Wed Stormed all AM Husked corn took reaper apart &c Fine PM & cold 12 Thu Working in swamp Henry Hurd helped Fine & cool } took sleigh 13 Fri Went to Swamp in AM } Snowed most of the day Horace Hurd helped got 1 small load 14 Sat " " B to Market, light snow Mr Mrs Chown & Mifs Hammond here 15 Sun Went to Hall Mr Lewis preached 16 Mo " " Swamp Horace Hurd helped Took Jennie Bell to B at night Fine 17 Tu " " " Went to Mr Chown's (Carrie Blanchard, Lottie & Henry Hurd, Mag & I 18 Wed Went to William Henry Bells funeral Fine stayed at night at Aunt Catherines 19 Thu Came from Sharpton to Gananoque Fine 20 Fri Came home from " Ma & Pa came on the 14th Fine </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> January & Febuary (Bk. 28.) No. 1 Train, _______ Conductor,__________187 82 No of Car. FROM 21st Jan TO 9th Feb REMARKS. 21 Sat Went out to swamp snowed Drew out cordwood & 1 load sleigh lengths {illegible} 22 Sun Stormed most all day 23 Mo Went to B for Geo Bell & wife Pa went to Gananoque Drew up 3 loads straw very cold 24 + Tu Took Geo W. Bell & wife to B Went to Missionary meeting Dept Revs Mr Kines & Allen Cold 25 Wed Went to Swamp drew out 5 loads cordwood & 1 load home 26 Thu " " " load Took 1 load to B sold it for 2.25 Fine 27 Fri Thawed last night Made double whippletree Fixed lines Fine 28 Sat Went to B 1 load wood for T Shields Fine 2B PM 29 Sun Wind blew very cold Fine 30 Mo Went to Swamp cold & fine 31 Tu Drew 3 loads home from Back lot 1st Wed } Went to Back lot & got 1 loads wood & took it to T Shields Fine 2 Thu Went to Swamp R Earl helped cutting cordwood very fine 3 Fri Went to Swamp cut cordwood R Earl helped cold wind fine 4 Sat " " Brockville Ma went to Gananoque Fine cold wind Drew 2 loads straw 5 Sun Went to Bethel Church Mr Chown Preached Fine 6 Mo Went to Back lot Fine } Cleaning up land 7 Tu Got 1 load of wood & took it to Shields stormy got another load hail 8 PM 8 Wed Worked in swamp R. Earl here Fine 9 Thu " " " " " " warm & Fine S. B Coleman here <ul><li>Thermometer 36 below Zero</li> </ul></div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> Febuary (Bk. 28.) No. 1 Train, _______ Conductor,__________187 82 No of Car. FROM 10th TO 1st Mar REMARKS. 10 Fri Went to swamp got 1 load & took 1 load to B S.B. Coleman went to Brock 11 Sat Drew 2 tons of hay to Mifs Stewarts from H McLeans Barn at 2.50 $8.50 Per ton 12 Sun Went to B in evening with Horace Hurd 13 Mo Rained & thawed roads bare Byron Watts here 14 Tu Went to Mr Rufus Watts & to Fairfield lodge to entertainment Fine made hold back backs 15 Wed Loaded a load of hay & husked corn for market Waggons running Fine 16 Thu Went to B hay 8 per ton Fine 17 Fri Put up 6 sacks & 9 bags small potatoes & 6 bags large Went to Oyster supper (Hall) 18 Sat Started for Gananoque with potatoes it kept so cold I left them at N Shipmans & came home 19 Sun Went to Bethel Mr Chown Preached Fine 20 Mo Went to swamp & drew out 6 loads Fine 21 Tu Stormed most all day Maggie went to Gananoque Fixed halters 22 Wed Snowed hard Maggie came home from Gananoque 23 Thu Got 1 load Wood Went to Oyster supper at F. Woods Fine 24 Fri Went to B 2 loads wood to E Shipman Fine & warm 25 Sat Went to Gananoque with a load of potatoes for Alva (got there at noon) 26 Sun Went to service A & PM & Sunday School Fine & warm 27 Mo Came home from Gananoque Jenny & Addie Phillips came back with me roads bare 28 Tu Went to B Fine Husked corn Got pay from Shields $10.00 for wood 1st March Wed Rained hard most all day $50 for 2 cows sold husked some corn sold to cows to H McLean 50.00 </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> March (Bk. 28.) No. 3 Train, _______ Conductor,__________187 82 No of Car. FROM 2nd TO 21st REMARKS. 2 Thu Cleaned up seed oats & five bags for sale Fine & warm 3 Fri Put up 10 bags Potatoes. Drew up 6 small loads straw 4 Sat Went to B Potatoes, 90 cts Per bag & oats 5 bags at 38 Per Bus 10 bags changed oats H Hurd Hurd 5 Sun Went to Bethel Mr Chown Preached 6 Mo Moved hay from Henry McLeans barn to Lower Barn 8 loads Fine used waggon 7 Tu Light snow Husked corn cold Fine 8 Wed Helped tear down McLeans Back of barn Fine 9 Thu stormy most of day Helped Mr McLean until 11 AM 10 Fri Snowed & Stormy most of day } got 19 1/2 bus seed potatoes Late Rose sold Flec & Star for 54.00 to H Hurd 11 Sat Went to B Potatoes .85 to .90 Per bag Oats 36 per bus Fine 12 Sun At home stormed most of day 13 Mo Went to B got 4.92 from E. Shipman for wood Fine sleighing good today 14 Tu Drew out 9 loads manure 1E WS 15 Wed Went H Hurds sale Fine 2B AM 16 Thu Looked for Rock Elm no scarcely any to be got Fine 17 Fri Husked corn fine 18 Sat Went to B Paid Mr Rath $137.67 cts on back lot Fine 19 Sun Went to Bethel Church Mr Chown Preached Fine Went to J Robertsons after Jennie 20 Mo Cut down & drew to house 8 white oak logs Mr McLean & Horace Hurd helped 21 Tu Stormed most of day cleared an hour &c </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> March & April (Bk. 28.) No. 3& 4 Train, Brockville Conductor,__________187 82 No of Car. FROM TO REMARKS. 22 Wed Sawed wood at Jno McLeans Pm 2B with 3 logs white oak Fine Mild 23 Thu Sawed wood AM Jno Stewarts & J. Corbets machine sawed at Mifs Stewarts PM mild 24 Fri Went to B with 2 loads of logs (white oak) Fine 25 Sat Went to B Fine Potatoes 7 bags 85 & 90 Per bag Maggie Bell came here 26 Sun Fine Maggie Bell & I went to Jas Robertson 27 Mo Rain husked corn Am helped Jno McLean at bent of barn took it down PM Gracie & Nellie Robertson here 28 Tu Drew of Oak tree tops into pasture ground ground frozen hard in morning Fine 29 Wed Went to B P.M. Very large crowed started for Manitoba Fine & warm 30 Thu Went to B Ma came from Gananoque warm roads bad Fine 31 Fri Split wood put up 7 bags potatoes Cold wind Fine 1st April Went to B Market Fine 2 Sun At home most of day roads very bad 3 Mo 2B Went to Shep Mills very Fine day 4 Tu Went to B market AM & got Olive Fraser & Addie Phillips PM light showers 5 Wed Maggie was married to Henry E Hurd Archie Bell & Jennie Fraser 1st waiters & Sam Coleman Fine day. They started for Manitoba 6 Thu Ma & Pa went to Gananoque most of day S.B. Coleman went home } Olive F went to B 7 Fri Loaded 1 load hay 8.50 Per ton Horace Hurd got 300 of hay Fine 8 Sat Went to B 1 load hay 8.50 Per ton Took Jennie Fraser & Magie Bell to B PM Fine 9 Sun Went to Brockville Fine Roads bad 10 Mo Drew 2 loads hay to Albert McDougall got $8.50 per ton Fine </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> April (Bk. 28.) No. 4 Train, Brockville Conductor,__________187 82 No of Car. FROM 11th April TO 30th REMARKS. 11 Tu Went to B 2 loads Hay to Albert McDougall Fine Roads frozen Hay 8.50 Per ton 12 Wed Split Wood Flurries of snow most of day Lill calved 13 Thu Split & Sawed Wood Bess calved Killed Bess's & Lill's calf 14 Fri " " " " Rose calved Maggie Bell started for Sharpton Fine 2B 15 Sat Finis sawing woood at house (cross-cut) John Hurd helped all week Fine 16 Sun Went to Bethel & from there Maggie V Bell & I went to J Robertsons Fine & warm 17 Mo Cleaned up grain AM & helped Mr McLean raise Bent of Barn PM very fine day 18 Tu Took Maggies Boxes to B (for Manitoba) Fine & warm cleaned rest of wheat 19 Wed So : S.W & == ac } Fine AM } Idas Morton started to work here rain PM 20 Thu Cleaned grass seed & part Barley RAin 21 Fri Light showers most of day snow & rain cut seed Potatoes Finis cleaning Barley & oats (seed) 22 Sat Went to B Fine cut Potatoes Frosty 23 Sun " " S of T hall Mr Lewis preached Fine 24 Mo ' -- 2W } fixed fences spread manure &c Fine Frost in morning 25 Tu C -- 2W Fine 26 Wed C -- 2W White sow had 10 pigs Fine 27 Thu O -- 2W Fine 28 ' --- 1E ES : spring wheat rained most of P.M. cut wood in shed 29 Sat Went to B Rain 30 Went to Hall Church Mr Chown Preached Fine Frisk calved </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> May (Bk. 28.) No. _____ Train, Brockville Conductor,__________187 82 No of Car. FROM 1st TO 20th REMARKS. 1st May Mo : Oats 2W @w == 1 1/2 (Australian) windy Fine 2 Tu O == 2W + M C of it Fine Lill calved 3 Wed O M 2W + acre AM ' -- 2E WS PM Planted Potatoes Fine windy Killed Lill's calf 4 Thu O -- gang 1E ES } Fine } Burnt brush Plowed in wheat 5 Fri Drew out 4 loads manure 1E WS } Took 1658 lbs at 8.50 Per ton hay to Mr Chown sold heifers calf to P Hunter for 2.85 6 Sat O 2E WS -- } Fine } Burnt brush split wood boiled feed spread straw around yard 7 Sun Thomas E Bell here Jennie & I went to Q.M at Algonquin Fine 8 Mo O : Wheat No 1E ES & seeded it } == it twice } O -- 2E WS } Fine } Rain @ night 9 Tu O -- 2E WS. } M 1E ES } : 1E WS & ' of it == } Fine Went 2B 10 Wed O : ++ & M 1E ES sowed it with Barley 11 Thu Got horses shod at Strattons & spr waggon fixed Loaded one load hay Rain most of day 12 Fri 2B AM shipped 2 Pigs to Gananoque fair F.A.M } Took 1840 lbs hay to P Hunter at 9 Per ton PM Rain PM 13 Sat ' -- 4E } Fine } Cold & Backward spring 14 Sun went to Bethel Mr Short M.E. minister preached James & Nellie Robertson here & Mortimer Dixon Fine 15 Mo C -- 4E M 3E NS F Wheat } Fine } Loaded 1 load hay } nailed up fence acre 16 Tu C -- 4E Fine Sold Mr Houston 8 bus Potatoes @ 50 Per bus 17 WEd O -- 4E Fine Cool East wind 18 Thu Went to B Hay. $ @ $ 11.00 Per ton Bot 1 bag Salt & 1 BBl plaster ++ & : 4E PM 19 Fri Sowed Land - Plaster & salt on 4E O == 4E Fine 2 1/2 lands 20 Sat M 4E 2B PM got tweed suit of Clothes from Barr & Babcock Fine </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> May & June (Bk. 28.) No. 5 & 6 Train, Brockville Conductor,__________187 82 No of Car. FROM 21st May TO REMARKS. 21 Sun Pa here from Gananoque Fine 22 Mo Drew out 13 loads manure Pa went back to G Rain at night, light showers 23 Tu Rained most all day X 24 Wed Drew out 8 loads manure Went to B PM Walter F Wood came here X AM Fine 25 Thu Drew out 15 loads manure Fine 26 Fri Drew out loads manure C -- ~ 1E WS Fine 27 Sat O -- 1E WS } J Aldridge brought 2 teams and helped PM Fine most of day 28 Sun W Wood & I went to B Fine AM rain at night 29 Mo O : -- & little orchard oats & peas Fine sold 400 of hay at P .50 Per cwt 30 == & -- cout C 1E WS Fine 31 Wed O -- cout Potato & corn ground & Marked it out with marker rain in PM 1st June Thu } Went out to Back lot Took out stumps Fine 2 Fri Commenced to plant potatoes more rain Fine AM 3 Sat Planted Potatoes 1E WS Rain most of PM J.B. Coleman here Fine AM 4 Sun Rain AM Heavy flood last night Fine PM 5 Mo Took out Stumped back lot Fine most of day 6 Tu " " " " 7 Wed " " " " Built part fence north side flat Fine 8 Thu " " " " rain AM & PM 9 Fri Went to Kemptville Fine from St Catherines </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> June (Bk. 28.) No. 6 Train, Brockville Conductor,__________187 82 No of Car. FROM 10th TO 30th REMARKS. 10 Sat Went to Josiah Render's from Kemptville Olive & I } Rain most of AM Maclure home here from Gan Heifer calved 11 Sun Came back to Kemptville Fine Went to hear Mr Allen at night 12 Mo Came home from Kemptville Fine Flora foaled 13 Tu Planted Corn Fine 1E WS 14 Wed Worked on road Augusta Division Fine 15 Thu Planted some Shakee Russett Potatoes 1E WS Fine Went to B 16 Fri Hoed Beans & among currant bushes trimmed cherry trees took worms nests out of them &c 17 Sat Burnt stumps on Back lot Put Flora to Lathams French stallion Fine Rain at night 18 Sun Very heavy rain in Morning Fine PM 19 Mo Sawed tops off posts S side 5W 2B Set 2 sett of Gate posts Fine 20 Tu Pa came down from G to vote & returned on the 5:30 PM Fine Went to Mill at Lyn 10 bus wheat & Mixed 6 of provender 21 Wed Went to B. Finis sawing tops off posts Put cap boards on fence 5W 8S 22 Thu Planted Potatoes second time Shaker Russetts & Scotch Greys No 1E WS Fine 23 Fri Sowed W Corn P.M. Planted corn where potatoes missedt 1E WS Fine most of day light shower PM 24 Sat Finis W corn 1E WS SNS Hilled part of Early Potatoes Cherry Nailed on Cap boards 5W SS Cherry calved 25 Sun Fine Jennie & Walter went to Church Bethel 26 Mo Commenced Road work had horses on scraper Fine & warm Walter & Jennie {illegible} 27 Tu Finished Road work Fine 28 Wed Finis --/ early Potatoes } O --/ corn orchard} Shower Put wood in shed 29 Thu Drew 2 loads hay from back lot Fine 30 Fri " " " " " Rain PM </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> July (Bk. 28.) No. 7 Train, Brockville Conductor, Fraser187 82 No of Car. FROM 1st of July TO 20th REMARKS. 1st Sat Rain both A & PM. Ground Reaper sections Alva here 2 Sun Went to Service Bethel Mr Masson Preacher F Showery 3 Mo Drew home one load hay AM Rain PM Alva went back to Gananoque frequent showers PM 4 Tu == Corn & Potatoes, sold Rose for $30.00 to Murray (Butcher) Fine 5 Wed Put up line fence between Shipmans & us Back lot Fine most of day rain at night 6 Thu Drew out 7 loads Manure from out of Lower B AM Moved 4 loads straw out of L. Barn inot shed PM 7 Fri Moved 3 loads straw & Cultivated W corn & Potatoes rain in AM rained all night 8 Sat /| Corn Walter went to Gananoque Put Flora to Luthuger's horse Fine 9 Sun Went to Bethel Church Mr Chown Preached Went to B for service Fine 10 Mo O /| Corn Light showers PM Fine AM 11 Tu O C --/ /| Potatoes Walter came from Cananoque Fine 12 Wed C /| Potatoes Went to B G Henderson here AM Fine - PM Potatoes 13 Tu C /| Potatoes Fine light showers ~ Morning 14 Fri O --/ " " 15 Sat /| " Put Mowing machine together O ground M - Knives scythes &c Went to B 16 Sun James & Nellie Robertson here Fine 17 Mo in Orchard AM -- Potatoes & corn sold hay on back C lot Fine 18 Tu -- Potatoes & corn showery O C.M. Sharp (nee Bell) & Mifs Kate Sharp here 19 Wed Raked & cocked hay, Orchard --/ corn & Potatoes 20 Thu Drew in 5 loads hay Orchard Fine C --/ Potatoes & Corn </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> July & August (Bk. 28.) No. 7 & 8 Train, Brockville Conductor, Fraser 187 82 No of Car. FROM 21st of July TO 9 Aug REMARKS. 21 Fri --/ Potatoes & Put Paris Green on them -- O Fine 22 Sat --/ Potatoes & Corn Took Mrs Lucas Sharp & Mifs Kate Sharp to B Fine Put reaper together 23 Sun Went to Bethel Mr Chown Preached & to B Mr T.G Williams Preached Fine 24 Mo M 3E SS P.M. Went to B with a load of Cheese AM Fine & warm 25 Tu M 2E ES Cocked most of no 3E SS windy Fine & warm 26 Wed Raked & cocked 2E ES Finis cutting around fences Fine Breezy 27 Thu Drew in 6 loads hay 3E SS Put 5 in lower Barn & 1 in upper Fine 28 Thu M 5E hay. Went to B got Pitman Box for Reaper heavy shower last night Fine 29 Sat Drew in 3 loads AM put 1 in U Barn & 3 in loft Raked & cocked 5E Fine 30 Sun Fine & hot Nellie Robertson & Jennie Robertson here Fine 31 Mo * Drew in 5 loads hay from no 5E & 6 from 2E ES Henry McLean & Herman White helped Fine 1st Aug Tu } no 4 ac of Rye & 1 1/2 F Wheat for J McLean & 1 1/2 ac of Rye for H McLean } Ma here from Gananoque 2 Wed M Rye & Bound part of it Tillie & Aunt M went to Jas Robertsons Fine hot 3 Thu M Rye Bound & stooked up C.O. Johnston Tillie & Aunt Margaret Wood went to B {illegible} on no 4 4 Fri M Rye & Bound & stooked it {illegible} Fine O Ma went back to Gananoque very hot 5 Sat O M Rye } in F Wheat. Fine C Jennie went to Gan } Uncle Jno Fraser & Olive came last night & went to Gananoque today 6 Sun Quarterly meeting at Maple Grove Fine very hot sultry 7 Mo Went to Prescott for casting for Reaper ' cut in F Wheat for A Irelan Rain P.M. 8 Tu Rained most of day. Adam & Marg McGuin here Nellie Robertson here Uncle J.F. Olive & Jennie came home 9 Wed Uncle John & Olive Fraser went home shower cut part of A Irelan's Fall Wheat <ul><li>C.O.Johnston, Wife & child & Aunt M Wood here</li> </ul></div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> August (Bk. 28.) No. 8 Train,______________ Conductor, J Fraser 187 82 No of Car. FROM 10th Aug TO 29 Aug REMARKS. 10 Thu M in F Wheat for A.Q. M acre spr wht } M Barley C 2E WS } showery 11 Fri O W Fall Wheat No 3E NS & Barley 2E WS O binding & setting up F Wheat Fine 12 Sat Bound Spr Wheat acre Fine AM } drew in 4 loads PM Barley 2E WS showers 13 Sun Went to St Lawrence Camp Ground Jennie & I Fine 14 Mo Drew in 2 loads Barley & one load swale grass 3E & 3 loads Rye (5W) Fine 15 Tu Drew in 5 loads Rye 5 E & 6 loads F Wheat 3E & 2 loads Spr Wheat } J & W. Miller helped PM 15th Mr & Mifs Scott here 16 Wed Cut 6 ac Spr Wht for Millar fine 16th Scott went home 17 Thu + Mr & Mrs J.L. & mrs Alex Margach here Andy & Maggie Margach here Rainy + 18 Fri M Australian oats 2W C M spr Wheat 1E ES C Fine 19 Sat O M spr Wheat & Australian Oats 1E ES Fine Pa here from G 2W 20 Sun Went to Bethel & Brockville ( Chown & Williams Preached Fine 21 Mo Finis Binding of Spr Wheat & set it up AM Pa went home to Gananoque & Cousin J. Margach to {illegible} 22 Tu Drew in 8 loads Oats 2W Miss Scott Mr Dixon & I went to International Camp Grounds 23 WEd Rained showery most of day, washed Buggie & Made washers for it &c &c 24 Thu Drew in 8 loads Australian Oats Fine 25 Fri Jennie went to Gananoque & from that to Kingston Miss Scott went home Rain AM Fine PM 26 Sat Drew in 5 loads Oats 2W Fine O M for A Irelan (one piece) 27 Sun Heavy shower in evening Fine rest of day Sow had 10 pigs last night 28 Mo' -- 3E WS Drew in 2 loads oats 4E Fine Cut down bushes 4E 29 Tu Drew in 6 loads Oats 4E Fine Insured {illegible} Landon Material for $1200.00 + Tisha McGuin & Mrs R Bell here 29 Fred Bell here </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> September (Bk. 28.) No. 9 Train,______________ Conductor, J B Fraser 187 82 No of Car. FROM 30th Aug TO 18 Sept REMARKS. 30 Wed Finis oats 1 load 4E } drew 1 load swale grass 4E Finis } Drew in 2 loads Spr Wheat 1E ES 31 Thu Finis harvesting 1/2 load oats Orchard (little) Fine & 5 loads Spr Wheat 1E ES 1st Fri ' -- 3E NS PM } Rain PM } Helped Henry McLeans thresh until 10 AM machine broke Fine AM 2 Sat Helped H McLean thresh Jno Smith here Fine 3 Sun Went to B for the Rev T.G.Williams who preached at Bethel showery in AM 4 Mo Finished threshing at H McLeans in AM Helped R.E.Stewart thresh P.M. heavy shower 5 PM 5 Tu Helped Jno McLean thresh Walter & I & the team Fine 6 WEd C -- 3E Scraped B.yard. Jennie came home from Sharpton Went to Picnic (School) Perry's Grove Fine PM 7 thu O -- 3E NS Cut Brush 4 E Went to B got broom Groceries &c Jennie came home from Sharpton Scraped B yard 8 Fri O -- 3E NS Cut brush 4E 2B got broom Groceries 9 Sat Jennie & Walter went to Heckston Burnet Dixon here. Fine Cut corn 1E WS 10 Sun Fine Mr Baker & Dr Porter from Prince Albert here 11 Mo Bound W Corn got 4 3 bus F Wheat from Abbott @ 1.35 Per bus Burnt stumps in pasture Fine 12 Tu Drew out 10 loads manure on no 3E NS Walter returned last night Fine 13 Wed Cut W corn, got 5 bus Rye from Mr McLean 14 Thu : 3 bus F Wheat 3E NS AM & 3 3/4 bus Rye } Rained most of P.M. Hauled one load manure 15 Fri Drew out 15 loads manure 3E NS very high wind yesterday PM Fine 16 Sat O == Rye & part F. Wheat Went to B. Finis binding W.Corn Jenny came home Mifs Minnie Gilroy here Fine 17 Sun Fine Went to B & to Bethel Mr Chown Preached 18 Mo Helped Jno Houston thresh Fine Dug 7 bags of potatoes, heavy shower last night </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> Sept & Oct (Bk. 28.) No. 9 & 10 Train,______________ Conductor, J B Fraser 187 82 No of Car. FROM 19th Sept TO 8th Oct REMARKS. 19 Tu Went to Market, Rained, spread manure Helped R Houston thresh 20 Wed Went to Kingston Fair Fine 21 Thu At Kingston Fair rainey Drew out Manure came back to Gananoque 22 Fri At Gananoque Rained most of day Dew out home manure 23 Sat Came home from Gananoque Fine Drew out manure 24 Sun Uncle James Bell here Fine 25 Mo ' -- 5W PM : 2 bus F Wheat & == it in 3E NS Fine Picked up apples & dug potatoes for market 26 Tu Went to B to Market Picked up apples Fine Potatoes, apples. pigs 1.50-125 27 C -- 5W Cut corn. Fine Got 10 bus Barley from H McLean 28 Thu Went to Lyn with 10 bus Barley & 14 bus wheat Bound & set up corn, picked up apples Fine 29 Fri Cutting corn O 1E WS } Fin } C -- 5W } Dug potatoes for market 30 Sat Went to Market Bound up Corn Fine 1st Oct Sun } Went to Bethel Mr Chown preached Jennie Walter & Mifs Gilroy went to B Fine 2 Mo Drew out 12 loads manure 1E WS ' to dig potatoes fine 3 Fri Dug potatoes Fine 4 Wed " " " 5 Thu " " " 6 Fri " " " Went to B 7 Sat O Digging Potatoes Fine Edward Gilroy & Mifs Sarah Laidley here 8 Went to B & to Maitland Fine </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> October (Bk. 28.) No. 10 Train,______________ Conductor,____________187 82 No of Car. FROM 9th Oct TO 28 Oct REMARKS. 9 Mo C -- 5W } Picked up one pit of Potatoes } Mr & Mifs Gilroy & Miss Laidley went home Fine Windy Picked apples 10 Tu Went to B market Potatoes 55 to 60 6 bags apples very dull 90 to 100 Fine Picked snow Apples 11 Wed C -- AM 5W } Picked apples raw cold wind 12 Thu Finis Picking apples & Picked over part cider apples Pa came here from Gananoque Fine 13 Fri Finis Picking over apples Took part of apples to cider-mill Fine 14 Sat Took rest of apples to mill. Went to Kemptville Fine 15 Sun At Presbyterian Ch in Kemptville Mr Hay Preached Fine 16 Mo Went to J.S.Renders C dig potatoes (at Renders) Fine 17 Tu Finis digging at Josiah's } Walter helped A Irelan thresh Fine 18 Wed Came home " " " " " from Mountain } stopped at J Van Allen's last night 19 Thu Got 112 Gals of Cider Drew 2 loads potatoes Fine Geo Dalton & wife here 20 Fri Picked up 3 loads potatoes. Pa & Ma went to Gananoque Fine Tommy E Bell here 21 Sat Went to Market AM Drew in Potatoes P.M. Fine got check cashed 74.55 22 Sun Went to Maitland Mr Chown preached Fine 23 Mo Got shirts (Flannel) & Horse blankets & got harness fixed Rainy Finis drawing in potatoes 24 Tu Walter went to S. Mountain for potatoes Put away machinery fixed barn door &c &c Fine 25 Wed Took reaper & Mower apart & put them away Fixed cow-stanchions, put wood in shed &c &c Fine 26 Thu Walter returned from S Mtn with 35 or 36 bus of Potatoes Got 2 teeth filled. Finis wheeling wood in shed &c &c 27 Fri Drew in 4 loads of Corn & 3 of w corn Fine 28 Sat Finis Drawing in w corn 2 loads 2B at night Got Heifer from Mike Whalen Fine </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> November (Bk. 28.) No. 11 Train,______________ Conductor,____________187 82 No of Car. FROM 29th Oct TO 17 Nov REMARKS. 29 Sun Went to Bethel Mr C preached showers 30 Mo O --- 5W Mr Chown here Fine Revival services started at Bethel tonight 1st Nov Wed } Boiled feed for pigs Fixed for threshing Fine 2 Thu Went to B to market Potatoes & apples Had 4 teeth filled Fine 3 Fri Commenced to thresh Wheat & some Rye today Fine 4 Sat Threshing } Rye (balance of) Oats & part of Barley Fine 5 Sun Jas & Nellie Robertson here Fine 2B 6 Mo Finis Threshing, Cleaned & straightened up yard Fine 7 Tu Went to B to Mill hog feed fine 8 Wed Got Grist from B Addio Phillips here Fine 9 Thu Walter F Wood Went away (to B) R. Sanderson here Fine 10 Fri --- 5W " PM } " " went to Gananoque Belle (cow) up to Gananoque Fine 11 Sat Went to B Paid taxes 25.53 showery PM Jennie Wood here Fine AM 12 Sun Went to Maple Grove Mr Might Preached Rained D.J.W & I went up {illegible} 13 Mo Rained Jennie Wood went home snowed & rain Jennie & Mrs Chown to B } Finis cook house Window 14 Tu O -- 5W } Cold wind. Fine. 15 Wed ' -- 1F WS Fine 16 Thu C --- " " R Sanderson here Fine 17 Fri Got ready for market Oats & potatoes </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> Nov & Dec (Bk. 28.) No. 11-12 Train,____________ Conductor,__________187 82 No of Car. FROM 18th Nov TO 6 Dec REMARKS. 18 Sat Went to Market Potatoes (47 cts) & Oats (35 cts) Trimmed Put down Grape vines Fine 19 Sun Went to S.H in A.M. & Bethel at 7 PM M Chown Preached 20 Mo 20 Revival Services going on yet Miss Winona Near here this evening 20 Mo Put batten on Cow Stable Glass front to stoop mild Fine Mr & Mrs Chown went away &c &c 21 Tu Went out to Back lot Fine Let lot to Mr Nichol 22 Wed Built fence around part of back lot Mr Nickel, Harry Nickel & Mr Fields helped Fine 23 Thu Bought colt of A Irelan $30.00 Fine Fixed up hen-house buggy house &c 24 Fri Cleaned up 12 bus of Oats & put up 4 bags Rose Potatoes Snowed services going on at Bethel yet 25 Sat Went to Brock to Market Potatoes & Oats Alva & F Ashley here (9.P.M) 26 Sun Went to Bethel Mr Chown preached 27 Mo Went to hear the Jubilee Singers fine Alva & Frank Ashley returned to Gananoque 28 Tu Fixed or put window in cow stable cleaned hot pen &c &c Fine 29 Wed Went to B got Mifs Elma Shipman to come & sow for Jennie } Mr Might sup minister here Fine 30 Thu Drew up bedding for stock Snow at evening cool 1st Fri Killed 3 hogs Fine J & H McLean helped 2 Sat Went to Market Pork 7.75 Per cwt (1 hog ) (328 lbs) stormy 3 Sun Went to Bethel Mr Chown Preached Fine 4 Mo Stormed Went to B & got S.S.Library 44 vols 5 Tu Salted down Pork snow storm at night Fine most of day 6 Wed Helped R Stratton thresh Fine </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <pre>December </pre> (Bk. 28.) No. 12 Train,______________ Conductor,__________187 82 No of Car. FROM 7th Dec TO 26 Dec REMARKS. 7 Thu Finis threshing at R. Strattons B.C. Dixon here rough & stormy 8 Fri stormy Chored around Moved Pigs into old he{illegible} } 9th Mr Schofield dropped dead in Hunters meat shop 9 Sat Went to B P.M. B.C. Dixon went away Drew up straw for bedding Fine 10 Sun Went to Bethel stormy Went to J. Robertsons in evening Mr Chown preached 11 Mo Made & cut Sausage snowed husked 3 bags corn 12 Tu Made one horse blanket } Went to Murrays in evening Practice Fine 13 Wed Fixed horse-blanket Stormed most of day 14 Thu Went to B Husked corn Fine 15 Tu Practice at G. Daltons for S.S.Anniversary in evening Fine Husked corn 16 Sat Husked corn &c light snow 17 Sat Went to Hall Mr Lewis preached Fine 18 Mo # Fine Took sow to T Wilkinsons Put up potatoes & cleaned apples for Market 19 Tu Went to market - Fine got Potatoes .75 Per Oats .34 per bus home four 20 Wed Helped H McLean kill beef James, Edith & Lizzie Earl & Shep Mills here cold Fine Edith Murray & Lewis Manhard 21 Thu Chored around. Practice last night for entertainment 22 Fri Soft Went to B Got Goose from H Rath's 23 Sat Got Razor 2B Jas. H. Bell here Fine most of day 24 Sun Went to Bethel Mr Chown preached Fine 25 Mo At Jno Robertsons in PM & at Oyster supper in Baptist Church at night Fine 26 Tu Jennie & S Milks came home from Kemptville Fine <ol><li>Mrs Artemus Bissel buried today</li> </ol></div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> Dec & Jan (Bk. 28.) No. 12 Train,______________ Conductor,__________187 82-83 No of Car. FROM 27th Dec TO 15 Jan 83 REMARKS. 27 Wed Took organ over to Bethel church went to Div Fine S.H. Milks here last night 28 Thu Tea-meeting in Bethel church at night Fine 29 Fri Fine Went to Mr Chown's in P.M. Rosanna Dalton died last night } helped clean church 30 Sat Got Div Organ & took it to Church (Bethel) Fine 2B Special Meeting at Div tonight 31 Thu Went to Rosanna Daltons funeral stormy Took Mr Archibald McDougal to B 1st Mo (Jan 1883) Pa & Ma came here from Gananoque Went to Rows Corners to vote Fine & pleasant 2 Tu Pa went back to Gananoque very Fine Took Ma to Nellie Robertsons 3 Wed Went out to back lot stormed & drifted very rough out there no ice under snow 4 Thu Choreing around Cold split wood 5 Fri Jas Bell started for B. & next day for here Fine but very cold 6 Sat Went to B got cutter fixed Pa came in evening Fine 7 Sun Went to Bethel Mr Chown preached Temperance 8 Mo Took Pa to B he went to Gananoque Drew up 1 load straw quite warm Sim Fraser & Frank Bradley here Snow 9 Tue Finis splitting wood. husked corn good sleighing nice day Fine 10 Wed Helped A. Irelan saw wood Fine at Div & Jas Robertsons in evening very cold 11 Thu Took a small load of straw to Mr Chown at Maitland Fine & cold 12 Fri Went to B in evening, Cold & clear water very low in creek & wells 13 Sat Stormed most of day soft Allan McLean & Mifs Erma Earl here 14 Sun Rev T.G.Williams preached Missionary sermon at Bethel Fine Pa came about 9 AM 15 Mo Took Pa & Ma to B (for Gananoque) Roads drifted Fine A. Simpson, L Manhard & Mifs Holland here </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> January (Bk. 28.) No. 1 Train,______________ Conductor, J.B.Fraser 187 83 No of Car. FROM 16 Jan TO 4th Feb REMARKS. 16 Tu Finis husking corn very fine & plesant Missionary meeting at Bethel Dept Messrs Brown & Gifford 17 Wed Heavy storm (snow) Cleaned up Mr McLean's grain (that I borrowed in fall) 18 Thu Shoveled snow off Ho Wood Waggon horse Fine : & cold about 9 or 10 inches deep 19 Fri Stormed Took Mr Jno & H McLeans grain home Fine part of day 20 Sat Drew up 3 loads straw 2B Fine rain at night 21 Sun Went to Bethel Mr Chown Preached Sacrament administered after Preaching 22 Mo Went to Back lot & broke road into swamp Fine high cold wind 23 Tu Drew one load wood for Joseph White Fine visited at Mr Geo Simpsons in evening 24 Wed Went out to swamp in AM & to B P.M. Snowed anniversary at S of T Hall at night 25 Thu " " " " " " " & went to Edward Easton & Grace Robertsons Wedding in evening 26 Fri Clear cold & bright - Cleaned up Grain for market 27 Sat went to market - Stormy AM Fine P.M Oats .37 ct 6 bags & Barley .50 4 bags Fine 28 Sun At home all day ( except at S.H.) Fine Fine 29 Mo Cleaned & took to Mr Jno McNish 40 bus of Barley & Oats .01 per lb very fine day warm 30 Tu Cleared up & took to B 25 bus of oats at .37 Per bag Fine & warm day 31 Wed stormed Went to B Jennie Wood here warm AM cold at night 1st Feb Thu } Cleaned seed wheat 1st time Allan McLean here cold & windy Fine 2 Fri Helped Jno McLean Saw wood AM & Rob Stewart PM Went to Algonquin Fine Penny Readings 3 Sat " H " " " stormed most of day 4 Sun Took Jennie & Jennie Wood to B Fine Mr Chown took tea with me } at Bethel PM </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> Febuary (Bk. 28.) No. 2 Train,______________ Conductor, J.B.Fraser 187 83 No of Car. FROM 5th Feb TO 24th Feb REMARKS. 5th Mo Boiled on pot of feed for pigs stormed AM Fine most of day 6 Tu Filed cross-cut saw Fine 7 Wed Fine PM. rough & stormy AM cut & Split part of oak tree at creek 8 Thu Drifted & Stormed. Filed saw sorted Potatoes &c 9 Fri started for Andras Earls PM roads bad so stopped at J Robertsons Fine most of day 10 Sat Went to B P.M. Made Mr T Wood a visit Fine & cold 11 Sun Fine Went to B at night 12 Mo Drew up Oak tree from creek Went to B Missionary meeting Fine 13 Tu Went to Quarterly Official meeting 11 voted for & 2 against Union Fine 14 Wed Boiled on pot feed for hogs Fine Pa came here about 7 PM 15 Thu Pa went back to Gananoque Fine Snow very deep 16 Fri Went to Swamp } Jennie came home from Kemptville Mr & Miss Ashley here Rain 17 Sat Thawed 2B Alva came down here Fine day 18 Sun Went to Bethel Mr Chown preached Fine & nice weather roads bad 19 Mo Mr & Mifs Ashley & Alva went home Mifs Sarah Gilroy here fine 2B Boiled feed 20 Tu Went to Swamp got one load Fine most of day 21 Wed " " " " 2 loads 1 to Mr Hurds & one home stormy Went to Oyster supper at Stove's 22 Thu Snowed most of day, Boiled one pot of feed 23 Fri Drew two loads wood one home Fine Mr Blow & Mifs Moorhouse here 24 Sat Went to B Mr Philp & Mifs Laidley called Fine & cold Mr Blow & Mifs Moorhouse went away Jennie & Allan McLean went to South Mountain </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> March (Bk. 28.) No. 3 Train,______________ Conductor, __________187 83 No of Car. FROM 25th Feb TO 16th Mar REMARKS. 25 Sun Went to the Mr Shepperds Funeral 26 Mo Stormed most of the day Mifs Sarah Gilroy went to B Boiled one hot feed 27 Tu Fine, Cleaned Wheat. Pa & Mr Raymore here Mr Chown & Mifs Hammond here Fraser & Tennant running for MP here 28 Wed Pa went back to Gananoque Maggie V. Bell here Fine 1st March Thu } Fine Boiled Feed Cleaned Barn Floor cleaned up some rye 2 Fri Cleaned up Rye Fine went to penny reading 3 Sat Sold White Cow 29.00 & 43 Bus rye @ .60 Fine 2B at Jas Robertsons for evening 4 Sun Took Jennie F & Maggie V. Bell to B. Fine at Bethel Mr Chown preached 5 Mo Very Cold Boiled one pot feed Jennie & Maggie V Bell went to Gananoque 6 Tu Stormed most of day. Went to Jno Henry's sale Adam McGuin here 7 Wed Cleaned part of F Wheat Stormed & Blew very hard concession roads drifted today 8 Thu Cleaned rest of F Wheat 1st time Simeon Fraser here Fine 9 Fri Cleaned part " " " sec " Fine Boiled one pot of feed 10 Sat Stormy Jennie came home from Gananoque Finis F.W. 2nd time 11 Sun Stormed & drifted most of day at home all day 12 Mo Cleaned grain Stormy S. Dear brought one load manure & got some straw 13 Tu Went to B Wheat - 1.00 Per Bus $19.40 fine 14 Wed Cleaned grain Windy Fine 15 Thu Went to B Wheat & Rye $25.62 } Wht - 1.00 Rye .62 16 Fri Finis cleaning Wheat Stormy Mr & Mrs Raymore & 2 children here </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> March & April (Bk. 28.) No. 3 & 4 Train,______________ Conductor, __________187 83 No of Car. FROM 17th Mar TO 5th April REMARKS. 17 Sat 2B Paid Mr Rath $130.66 on acct of Back lot Stormed 18 Sun Stormed most of day at home all day 19 Mo " " " " Drew up 2 loads of straw Took 3500 cwt of hay to Mifs Stewarts weighed out 1/2 ton for Mrs Reynolds 20 Tu Took one Ton hay to Mr McEwans (Williams) Fine Robert Powell & Mr Keller here 21 Wed " " 1/2 " " " Mrs Reynolds Fine & Pleasant 22 Thu " 3850 lbs hay to Mr McCally Fine 23 Fri Went to B ot suit of Clothes & Overcoat Fine 24 Sat " " Kingston @ Aunt Catharines Jenny Wood here 25 Sun @ Aunt Catharines & Francis's for this evening Heard Mr Chant Preach at Glenvale 26 Mo at Uncle Jno's & called at M Raycrofts in Evening Jas Bell & M.V. Bell & 2 Fine 27 Tu " " " & Uncle Alex Light rain Maggie V Bell went to B Jas. V Bell took me in morning 28 Wed At Uncle Alex Met Rev Mr Brown Mr Topping Flora Sherwood & daughter here At mifsnionary meeting at night 29 Thu At Uncle Ms's Mr McCarthy & Mr Harder Fine John Heard has been here this week @ manure & wood 30 Fri Came to Westbrook with Francis Bell & from that AK. heard the Salvation Army @ Uncle W. Frasers 31 Sat Came Went down to Gananoque on No 3 Fine Uncle Jno Bell & Aunt Ellen drove down today 1st Sun Went to Ashleys in PM Fine Mr Bond preached in AM 2 Mo Came home from G. Frisk calved yesterday Fine 3 Tu Bess calved } Boiled feed } 2B fine 4 Wed Got grist from B } Jno Hard started for the N.W.T. Fine 5 Thu Rain Cleaned part of seed oats (Australian) </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> April (Bk. 28.) No. 4 Train,______________ Conductor, JB Fraser 187 83 No of Car. FROM 6th April TO 25th April REMARKS. 6 Fri Cleaned up seed Barley & Otas Fine ground bare in spots , Snow overtop of garden fence 7 Sat Snowed most of A.M. Boiled one pot feed Lill calved -- AM killed the calf PM Fine PM 8 Sun at home all day roads very bad 9 Mo Drew out 3 loads manure A.M. Made hot bed PM Mr & Mrs Chown called Fine 10 Tu Went to B got tooth filled second time Sold X doz eggs (6 1/2) 20 Per doz } Can see picket tops of garden fence 11 Wed Moved & Picked over Burbank's (Potatoes) moved all the potatoes on account of water in cellar 12 Thu Put sleigh & cutter away smoked meat boiled one hot feed Star calved 13 Fri Cleaning up around yard Fine & Nice & warm Warm 14 Sat Trimmed apple trees 2B Fine Sold Dacon Skin .65 15 Sun Went to Bethel Mr Chown Preached Mifs Ida M Bellamy baptized 16 Mo Got Mr McCulley's boar. Drew 1 load straw (bedding) & 3 loads hay from U Barn to H stable } 2B got grass & Clover seed 17 Tu ' PM 1W } : Clover 3E NS } Fixed fence cut wood roads drying fast Fine 18 Wed C A & SM 1W } Helpd H McLean take down barn Fine 19 Thu C 1W } Rained most of day 20 Fri C 1W } Finished taking down H McLeans barn Fine 21 Sat 1WO -- AM } Helped raise barn at Ross's Fine PM 22 Sun } at S.H. Jas Robertson here Fine 23 Mo O 1W ---& ==} Gathered up brush in Orchard Fine 24 Tu ' PM -- 2W } Drew 3 1/2 loads manure on to garden (back of H Pen) Flurries of snow PM Fine AM 25 Wed Drew out 12 loads manure 4E Fine 2 1/2 in snow fell last night -- </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> May (Bk. 28.) No. 4-5 Train,______________ Conductor, JB Fraser 187 83 No of Car. FROM 26th April TO 15th May REMARKS. 26 Thu ' -- 2W } Cut Oak tops} Took hay to Mr Chown Rain in evening 27 Fri ' -- 2W Cut Oak tree tops Fine sold 3 calves to Mr Wright $10.00 28 Sat C AM -- 2W } Helped raise R.E. Stewarts barn P.M. Fine got 1 bus Early Ohio Potatoes H. Caldwell 29 Sun Went to Bethel Mr Chown preached Joined after Service Fine 30 Mo : == PM 1W } Drew 8 loads rails for No 4W Fine + 1st Tu May } 0 == 1W } : & == 1/2 2W } Took Mr McMullens pig home Fine & warm 2 Wed M 1/2 2W 0 == 2W 1 1/2 -- } M 1W } Fine most of day showery at night sowed piece of Onions 3 Thu Rained most of day Drew 3 loads manure 4E Pa came here from Gan 0 M 1W 4 Fri Took 35 bus grain to Brockville Mill Fine put up 10 bu Burbank seedlings Pa went back to G 5 Sat Rain AM } ' -- 4W } Got Dan shod 6 Sun Went to Quarterly Meeting Algonquin Fine Cherry calved (killed on the 7th) 7 Mo shipped 2 Pig and 5 sacks Potatoes to Gananoque Went to Quarterly meeting @ Algonquin Fine 8 Tuesday Drew Rails & stove for No 4W, fence 9 Wed C -- 4W } Put up fence 4W } 10 Thu Drew 11 loads Manure} Mr Jno McNish Killed with lightning 6 PM shower at night Had Grey Colt altered Fine 11 Fri : 1/2 No 4W & == it } Helped Mr Byers raise stable 10 -- 4W windy Fine 12 Sat : No 4W 0 & 0 == } Put up part line fence E Side back lot Fine 13 Sun at Jno McNish's funeral at Bethel & Fairfield with Mr Chown Fine. Gyp calved 14 Mo Drew out 6 loads Manure } 0 Fence Back lot Fine 15 Tu -- & :: & == Little Orchard (oats & Barley) Fine Drew out 5 loads manure + Last of snow disappeared yesterday </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> May & June (Bk. 28.) No. 5 & 6 Train,______________ Conductor, __________187 No of Car. FROM 16th May TO 4th June REMARKS. 16 Wed ' -- 4E Have had night frosts regular so far Fine 17 Thu : : 8 bush Australian & == them in PM 5W -- C 4E NS 18 Fri :: 8 bus Australian Oats == 5W Fine cut Potatoes &c 19 Sat == NS4E Potato ground } Fine nice & warm today for the first 20 Sun Fine at S. H. nice day 21 Mo Rained most of day Drew out 1 load manure scraped Barn yard cut Potatoes 22 Tu Drew out 2 loads manure put up 32 bus wheat in mill rained most of day 23 Wed Rained A & PM. } 2B } Ground very wet 24 Thu Attended trial of J L Wood at Algonquin H McLean & 2 together Fine 25 Fri C -- 4E } commenced to dig cellar drain Fine 26 Sat Went to Mill Lyn 32 bus wheat sold @ 1.07 Per bus Fine rain at night 27 Sun Went to Bethel Ch. Mr Chown Preached Mr Chown here all night Fine rain at night 28 Mo Drew out 3 loads manure Fine. light shower in morning Changed part fence WS No 3W 29 Tu Rain AM Moved fence PM (3E) Ma came here from Gananoque 30 Wed Made part fence between Orchard & yard heavy rain at night 31 Worked at fence stakes &c 4W SS got hinges wire &c 2B Ist Tu O -- 4E At Cellar drain Fine + 2 Sat Finis fence (Board, between Orchard & yard) Fine made gate Dug at cellar drain 3 Sun Pa here Jno McLean been sick most of week Fine 4 Mo W O :: S 1/2 of 4E & == 2 ways Pa went back to G == Planting ground + Pa & Lewella Miller came here </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> June (Bk. 28.) No. 6 Train,______________ Conductor, __________187 83 No of Car. FROM 5th June TO 24th June REMARKS. 5 Tu O == 4E & ridged up planting ground Fine + 6 Wed Commenced to plant potatoes 2B Jennie sick with Diptheria } C -- 1E WS 7 Thu Planting Potatoes } Fine } O -- 1E WS 8 Fri " " " } O 1E WS } :: Barley No 1E WS == 1st + past 2nd time 9 Sat " " " rain at night } seeded 1E WS O == it cut waterfurrows 10 Sun Mr Chown preached farewell sermon at Bethal Fine Jennie getting over Diptheria 11 Mo O Planting potatoes. Planted corn Fine 12 Tu O Planting Corn. Hoed early potatoes Fine 13 Wed Took Ma to B (for Gananoque) Fine Hoed Potatoes 14 Thu Pa here from G O hoeing Early Potatoes 15 Fri helped Mr H McLean PM Moving Buildings Fine Moved rails from No 1E to 4WE 16 Sat " " " " " " " Drew stone & Posts for fence 4E Fine 17 Sun Went to Maitland { Mr Chown's last sermon as pastor 18 Mo Helped H McLean Move Building (Pig Barn) rained very heavy 19 Tu Went to B Got Factory Check cashed $31.83 Fine Put up fence 4E WS 20 Wed Finis fence 4E WS } ' -- W 1/2 No 2 W for buckwheat Fine 21 Thu C -- W 1/2 2S PM Fine } Got load of house hold stuff cutter &c home from Maitland for Mr Chown 22 Fri O -- 2W WS } Helped at raising H McLeans barn cow & stable Fine Hot 23 Sat O :: 2B & == Buckwheat ground 2W WS Fine 2B Pa here from Gananoque 24 Sun Heard Mr Raine preach } Rev Mr. Simpson at Bethel with Raine + took Lewella Miller to B & sent her to Gananoque </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> June & July (Bk. 28.) No. 6 & 7 Train,______________ Conductor, __________187 83 No of Car. FROM 25th June TO 14th July REMARKS. 25 Mo Commenced road work Fine } Pathmaster Jno Stewart Pa went back to Gananoque 26 Tu at Roadwork AM. Rain P.M. } Got waggon fixed 27 Wed Finis road work AM showery } W Corn ground too wet to Plow 5W Fixed Pump 28 Thu Straightening up things around the house Rev SD Chown & Stewart here 29 Fri Went to Kemptville with one load furniture for Mr Chown Pa here to do the work Fine heavy shower 6 PM 30 Sat " " Josiah Renders Fine 1st Sun July } At Van Camps Church Mr Stewart preached Fine 2 Mo Came home Pa went to Gananoque Fine 3 Tu + Potatoes & Corn } O Hilling Potatoes Little Orchard Fine 4 Wed O time Corn 4E NS } Rained most of AM hoed PM 5 Thu O == Potatoes 1st time 4E WS } Fine } 2B evening } O --/ corn 6 Fri Hoed Potatoes Fine & warm Cleaning Cellar PM 7 Sat " " A.M. Very heavy rain P.M. Finis cleaning cellar AM & Paris Greened Potato bugs (Early) 8 Sun Mr Simpson preached 1st sermon at Bethel at Jas Robertsons Fine 9 Mo W acre & 2E WS Fine 10 Tu O --/ Potatoes Raked acre & 2E WS Fine 11 Wed Cocked hay Uncle Jno Fraser & Alida Render here Fine 12 Thu Uncle Jno F & Alida went to Gananoque Put Paris Green on Potatoes Drew in 3 loads Hay acre Fine 13 Fri Heavy shower last night & light showers today Got 2 shoes on Dan 14 Sat Fine Uncle Jno & Alida came here from Gananoque 14 Francis Coleman came here 2B </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> July & August (Bk. 28.) No. 7 & 8 Train,______________ Conductor, __________187 83 No of Car. FROM 15th July TO REMARKS. 15 Sun Rain Uncle Jno & Alida Render went home 16 Mo -- Potatoes one way N&S } Drew in 2 loads hay 2E WS water lying on ground 17 Tu Light Shower AM Fine PM } Drew in 7 loads hay 2E WS 18 Wed -- out & hilled Potatoes & corn showery 19 Hilled Potatoes & corn showery 20 Fri " " W 1E ES Pa here 2 hours from G. P.T. Barnums show in town today Fine 21 Sat Took a load of Cheese to B (33) Cocked up hay 1E ES (Fred Bell (Mountain) came here the 20th 22 Sun Went to Bethel Mr Simpson preached 23 Mo Drew in 13 1/2 loads hay 1E ES H McLean & McCready helped Fine 24 Tu W Orchard } O --/ Potatoes & corn } Raked orchard Fine 25 Wed W S 1/2 3E } Drew in 3 loads (orchard) Fine 26 Thu Drew in 7 loads hay 3E SS P.M very fine hay day } Cocked it up AM 27 Fri Drew in 2 loads hay from 3E SS } O it Fine } W 1/2 E 1/2 2E light shower at night 28 Sat showery Took 30 bus grain to Mill at B 29 Sun At home shower 30 Mo O 2E ES W } Showery } Fixed shed for hay 31 Tu went to B shingled barn (in patches) 1st Wed Went to Ice Cream Social at Hall Drew up straw for bedding 2 Thu Raked & cocked up part no 2E ES PM light showers 3 Fri O cocking hay 2E ES } W Wheat 3E NS (Fall) rain Uncle Jno Fraser & Olive here </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> August (Bk. 28.) No. 8 Train,______________ Conductor, __________187 83 No of Car. FROM 4th Aug TO 23rd REMARKS. 4 Sat C W wheat showery at B Uncle Jno F Olive & I 5 Sun Uncle Jno Fraser & I to Pres church AM & at International C - ground PM Ma came here AM } rain } 6 Mo " " " & Olive went home O W & Binding Rye & wheat } Drew in 2 loads hay 5E & 2 loads 2E ES 7 Tu Drew in 11 loads hay 2E ES Fine 8 Wed " " " 2 " " " " " " 3 " Rye 3E NS O Haying 9 Thu " " 6 loads F. Wheat Fine Ma went to Gananoque 10 Fri Drew in Rakings of wheat Fine Drew oats in (little orchard) 11 Sat Fine Sow had 10 Pigs 2B hot weather 12 Sun " 2nd " " 9 " Jennie & H Dougall } 13th nellie Robertson here H. Dougall went away 13 Mo Made Gate (road) for No 1W 2B Choreing & straightening things up Fine 14 Tu Hung road gate No. 1W made part of collar Drain cut weeds in front of place farm Fine 15 Wed W No 2W ES Barley & oats & W & bound up 4 1/2 ac oats 1W Fine H McLean R. McCready helped bind} 16 Thu O W Binding & stooking up oats 1W 17 Fri Geo Ward here cocked up Barley & oats 2W 18 Sat 2B to market light showers Potatoes onions Beans Butter & Eggs 19 Sun Jennie & F Coleman went to Maple Grove Fine Geo Ward went home to Q - Meeting 20 Mo Drew in 2 loads oats & Barley 2W ES F.PM Went to Quar Official Meeting Shower AM 21 Tu " " 4 " " " " " " " Fine 22 Wed Went to Harvest Dinner at Chippenhook N. Augusta Fine 23 Thu Aunt Ellen Bell & nellie & Mrs Raycroft & Jennie Put chip dirt around bushes Fine here </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> September (Bk. 28.) No. 9 Train,______________ Conductor, __________187 83 No of Car. FROM TO REMARKS. 24 Fri Drew in 8 loads oats 1W Took Aunt Ellen & Mrs Raycroft to Jas Robertsons & brought Nellie home with me Fine 25 Sat Drew in 2 loads oats 1W Fine Alva & Wife here for 3 hours Aunt Ellen & {illegible} to B 26 Sun Fine At S. of T Hall Mr Lewis preached & at S. School Bethel 27 Mo Helped Mr H McLean mow oats Fine 28 Tu W 5W NS Cut oats rain at night Fine most of day 29 Wed C W " " P.M. Rained most of day 30 Thu 2B Fine O W 5W PM 31 Fri Cocked up oats AM 5W & W & bound oats PM 4?W W. Dalton helped Fine 1st Sept Sat } W 5W O Flora } Binding 4W O Sherwood & } W 2W WS Buckwheat Jos Miller here Fine 2 Sun Went to International Camp ground Fine most of day rain at night 3 Mo O W Buckwheat 2W WS Fine Richard Macready helped bind 4 Tu 2B got 200 wt of provender & bran rain PM Turned over oats 5W Fine AM 5 Wed shook out oats & cocked part of them up 5W Fine but not a drying day 6 Thu Drew in 6 loads oats 5W 2B in evening Pa & Ma came down from Gananoque Fine 7 Fri Got in 3 loads (2 1/2 4W & 1/2 5W AM Raked 4W & hay - 5W cloudy 8 Sat Rainey. Got Dan shod. 2B. Traded heifer for lambs & sheep Boiled 1 hot feed 9 Sun At S. H. very cold & windy water frozen at night or mo morning 10 Mo Drew in 3 loads oats 1, 4W (rakings) Pa went back to Gan 1E WS Barley & oats Fine & 2SW 11 Tu O W 1E WS Fine } raking 5W & Just rakings in barn Mr & Mrs Bigg here 12 Wed Took 1100 lbs hay to Mr Bigg Fine Bound up Barley & oats No 1E WS Robert Stewart helped </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> September (Bk. 28.) No. 9 Train,______________ Conductor, __________187 83 No of Car. FROM 13th Sept TO 2nd Oct REMARKS. 13 Thu Stooked up Barley & oats No 1E WS O W oats No 4E SS Fine 14 Fri Cut corn 4E NS Fine 15 Sat " " " " went to Market Pigs 1.00 to 1.25 each apples .75 Butter .25 fowls 50 cts 16 Sun Went to Bethel Mr Simpson Preached Fine 17 Mo ' -- AM 1W } Bound Corn P.M. } Helped H McLean thresh Fine 18 Tu ' AM -- 1W " " " Drew in 3 loads oats P.M. 2 Russels helped this week Fine 19 + Wed Jno McLean thresh Drew in 7 loads oats & Barley Helped H. McLean Finish & Robt E Stewart thresh (yesterday) Almaran Shipman helped 20 Thu Jno McLean finis threshing Drew in 3 loads Buckwheat Fine C -- 1W 21 Fri O Harvesting rakings 1E WS } C -- 1W Fine Mrs Thos Wo{illegible} here 22 Sat 2B Fine O -- 1W Jas Bell (Montreal) here 23 Sun Took Nellie Robertson home Fine 24 Mo O -- 1W } Got 7 bags grain from H. McLean rainey PM Drew out 1 load manure 25 Tu Drew out 6 loads manure P.M. rain in morning Fine most of day 26 Wed Drew out 20 loads manure Fine on 1W 27 Thu Drew out 4 loads manure A Shipman helped }:: 3 bus F wheat 1W Fine 29 28 Fri Sat } O == & :: Grasse seed 1W } 2B P. M. FH Beer & wife started for home 28 29 Sat == 2nd time O 1st & O :: 1W } 3 bus wheat & 4 bu Rye Hiram Bell went to B.} Alva & wife here 2B Fine 30 Sun At Bethel Nellie Robertson here 1st Mo Alva Pa & I to B AM Alva & wife went to Kingston Boiled 1 Pot feed Fine 2 Tu Rained Most of day chored around + FH Beer & Wife here </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> October (Bk. 28.) No. 9 Train,______________ Conductor, Fraser187 83 No of Car. FROM 3rd Oct TO REMARKS 3 Wed Pa to Gananoque At Algonquin for threshers Alva & Eleanor came from Kingston 4 Thu At Kingston Fair Fine 5 Fri Took one load hay to B. Fine PM Came down from Kingston 6 sat Took 10 bus grain to Mill Helped unpack Household goods in B Fine 7 Sun At home Ma & Pa here, Alva & wife in town Fine 8 Mo Alva commenced business in Brockville Helped unpack goods & clean house Fine 9 Tu In town at Bakery } Fine } J Mo ' dig Potatoes 10 Wed " " " came home at night Fine 11 Thu Dug Potatoes Fine 12 Fri Helped A Irelan thresh rain 13 Sat Rain Dug Potatoes 14 Sun To Bethel Mr Simpson Preached Fine 15 Mo Dug Potatoes Fine Frost last night 16 Tu " " Fine } Helped A Irelan thresh PM 17 Wed O " " Jno Stewart " Fine 18 Thu Helped Jno Stewart thresh AM & threshed at home PM high south wind 19 Fri Threshed AM & 2B PM Shower at night (Alex Wright & Chad Simpson threshers) 20 Sat Took 20 bus Provender to Mill & 10 bus oats for Alva Fine 21 Sun at Home Fine 22 Mo Drew in 52 bus Burbank Potatoes Fine Cleaned up 46 1/2 bus oats A Shipman helped Mr & Mrs Knapp & Mr & Mrs Gilroy here. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> Oct & November (Bk. 28.) No. 9 & 10 Train,______________ Conductor, JB Fraser187 83 No of Car. FROM 23rd Oct TO 4 Nov REMARKS 23 Tu 2B Oats 46 1/2 bus @ 38 A.M. Fine Drew in 15 bus Burbanks & 20 L Rose 24 Wed Drew in 5 loads coarn & took a load of hay to Alva PM 25 Thu In Brockville P.M. Boiled feed &c AM Fine 26 Fri Fixed Henhouse: Fine Ma here Chored around & fixed up for winter 27 Sat Fine Boiled one pot feed. Drew up bedding Went to Factory with mild C Cleaned hog pens 28 Sun at Bethel Mr Simpson preached 2B in evening Dr Meachans spoke Fine 29 Mo ' -- 4W SS AM Rain PM 30 Tu Light shower AM Put window in H. stable showery PM Fine 31 Wed C --- 4W Fine } Florence Sherwood here 1st Thu Nov } at Factory with Milk in Morning } Plowed 4W O N & S pieces 2 Fri Took horse in town } not feeling well did not do much 3 Sat Boiled 1 pot feed 2B Fine } Uncle James Bell here 4 Sun Pa, Ma & Uncle James Bell went to B in eve Fine 5 Mo Took Milk to Factory Husked corn AM ' -- 4E 6 Fri Went to Algonquin with Bread Fine 7 Wed ' -- 4E nice day Took milk 8 Thu C -- 4E Fine & warm 9 Fri 2 Algonquin with bread heavy rain PM & thunder shower 10 Sat 2B Fine Pulled beets & husked corn Boiled 1 pot feed 11 Sun 2 Bethel Mr Simpson preached Warm Fine </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> November (Bk. 28.) No.___ Train,______________ Conductor,_________ 187 83 No of Car. FROM 12 Nov TO REMARKS 12 Mo Hail last night, Cold freezing wind today Drew up wood Fine 13 Tu About 4 in snow fell today Boiled feed Husked corn Got more wood up shed &c 14 Wed Went to Algonquin with bread. Cold not stormy 15 Thu Killed 1 Pig for ourselves 2 for Jno McLean Went to S of T hall in even to Dr Kings Lecture Fine 16 Fri Snowstorm last night cutters & sleighs out today in B helping Pa & Alva Fine 17 Sat Quite nice sleighing } 2B Pa & Ma here at night Fine Boiled 1 hot feed 18 Sun } Fine & warm } Snow disappears } Nellie Robertson here 19 Mo Went to Back Lot & to Quar Official Meeting Fine & warm drove out with buggie 20 Tu Boiled 1 pot feed. Went to Algonquin with bread Snow most all off } We've had a S wind for 3 days 21 Wed } Commenced to deliver Bread in town no snow rainey } Henry White doing chores 22 Thu Helped Deliver bread Fine Maggie came from Prince Albert 23 Fri Sorted & put up Onions } Jennie & Maggie to B road in town bad on account of w. work 24 Sat 2B with Onions 60 Per bus } Boiled 1 pt feed neighbours plowing on 2 {illegible} Fine day 25 Sun 2 Bethel Mr Simpson preached Fine day 26 Mo Killed 2 hogs helped Stewart & H McLean Heavy rainstorm is evening & al night roads Muddy {Stratton \ 27 Tu Salted Pork Cleaned Pig pens &c PM 2B & Algonquin with bread PM 28 Wed Started to Deliver Bread in B roads quite hard Fine 29 Thu Rained & afterward turned colder Delivering Bread 30 Fri Some snow in AM A few cutters & light rigs out 1st Dec Sat Snowed at night Fine most of day Snider Simpson called in evening (at farm) </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> December (Bk. 28.) No. 12 Train,______________ Conductor,_________ 187 83 No of Car. FROM Dec 2nd TO 21st REMARKS 2 Sun at School house in AM In town in evening Fine 3 Mo Baked two batches Delivering bread zero 4 Tu " " " " " zero 5 Wed Baked two batches today Quite good sleighing Fine 6 Thu Run off one batch today Fine Snow disappearing 7 Fri Used sleigh delivering in AM & waggon in PM Fine day 8 Sat Roads breaking up & snow all gone Delivered 3 1/2 waggon loads Muddy Fine 9 Sun at Geo St Meth Church in AM & home P.M. Ma not well. Dr Van out to see her Fine 10 Mo Used waggon for delivering roads frozen hard Fine 11 Tu In town AM & to Algonquin P.M. Fine cold 12 Wed Threshed remainder of Wheat, Rye, Oats & Barley Ma very sick 2B for Alva Edna & Pa 13 Thu Finis threshing (Oats & Barley & Buckwheat) Fine Worked in town today Broke waggon arm & axle 14 Fri Drs Jones & Van + here to see Ma H McLean Ploughed Baked 2 Batches Fine roads very hard 15 Sat Broke hind axle arm Bread waggon Ma slightly better but very low Froze hard last night Fine 16 Sun At Sunday school. AM & 2B in evening 17 Mo 2 Batches today Fine Ma getting better 18 Tu Pa went to Algonquin with bread heavy flurry of snow about noon 19 Wed 2 Batches today roads smoothing somewhat 20 Thu 1 Batch " Ma some better Fine 21 Fri 2 Batches " Allan McLean back again Fine </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> December & January (Bk. 28.) No. 12 & 1 Train,______________ Conductor,_________ 187 83/4 No of Car. FROM Dec 22nd TO Jan 10th REMARKS 22 Sat 2 Batches today, had Swain Most all wekk. Fine & very cold Came out home in evening & went to H McLeans 23 Sun Went to Bethel Mr Simpson Preached Fine & cold drove cutter 24 Mo Baked 2 batches Fine Delivered Bread for Xmas 25 Tu Jennie was married to Allan McLean Frankie McLean & Myself watiers Mr Mrs & Philanders McLean here Fine 26 Wed Allan & Jennie went to started for Syracuse yesterday at delivering yet 27 Thu Baked one batch today Good sleighing Fire at McEwen & storehouse 28 Fri Baked 2 batches Ma able to sit up a short time 29 Sat " " " In evening at school meeting was appointed trustee Fine 30 Sun The St Lawrence Hall burned this morning stormed in evening } at Wall St Ch in evening 31 Mo Baked 2 Batches & had all bread on hand but sold out clean Fine 1st Jan Took some bread to stores & to Algonquin Jennie & Allan home form Syracuse Elenor home 2 Wed Stormed hard Baked 2 batches 3 Thu Baked 2 Batches in PM had a blizzard wind blew 40 miles per hour 4 Fri Wind blew very hard snow drifted 7 feet deep in places 5 Sat Baked 2 batches Fine & cold came out to farm in evening 6 Sun Cold at S - H & Wall St Methodist Ch PM 7 Mo 2 Batches about 40 Pans each sold about all of it Election day Cold & fine 8 Tu Stormed heavily all afternoon roads blocked 9 Wed Baked 2 batches Stormed roads bad 10 Thu " 1 batch Fine Trains delayed with snow </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> January 1884 (Bk. 28.) No. 1 Train, storm Conductor,_________ 187 84 No of Car. FROM Jan 11th TO Jan 31st REMARKS Jan 11th Fri Stormed P.M. 16 of a load of us went out to S of T Hall in eve 12 Sat Fine Quite a large Market - 2 Batches cold 13 Sun at Geo St Met Ch in AM & Baptist PM & Evangelical meeting in Victoria Hall stormy all day 14 Mo Delivered in AM at home P.M. Fine 15 Tu Went to Algonquin with bread at 8 AM Then was 18 below 0 at 8 PM 22 Fine 16 Wed Took Jennie's Organ & Oak Household goods to B to ship to Friend Neb. Fine No McLean here 17 Thu Cleaned up 6 bus Buck (4 for H McLean) & 20 bus oats cold wind stormed 18 Fri Took Hay grain & Potatoes to bakery stormed & drifted 19 Sat Took 25 bus oats to Brockville got 40 cts Allan & Jennie here also Harry Rowsom & wife Fine 20 Sun Allan & Jennie, Maggie, Frankie McLean, Wm & Ally Maxwell, Herb & Emma Dunham & I went to Bethel 21 Took Allan & Jennie to B (starting for Friend Neb) Mrs Sam Dean here Fine Ther 0/10 morn 8 eve 22 Tu 2B & to Maitland with bread rough & stormy roads drifted badly 23 Wed Started for Back lot but on acct of storm turned back stormed most of day H Frank & Mrs McLean here 24 Thu Stormed hard all day roads drifted badly visited at H McLeans 25 Fri Fine. Drew apple tree to wood shed & cleaned up 24 bus oats Jno Murphy's child dead yesterday Ther 0/23 0/18 PM 26 Sat 2B Oats, 48 & Buckwheat (60) Fine Got pants & vest (tweed from M White) 27 Sun at S.H. roads bad - blocked with snow Ther below zero all day Fine 28 Mo Drew up straw for cattle, stormed most of day Jno Murphy lost 3 children lately by Diptheria 29 Tu Went to Algonquin with Bread Fine Took Ma & Maggie to B keeping house alone 30 Wed Rain snow settling some, cleaning up another of Jno Murphy's children buried yesterday (3 in all) 31 Thu Broke road down to creek & got 1 tree Fine wrm wind </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> Febuary 1884 (Bk. 28.) No. 2 Train, storm Conductor,_________ 187 84 No of Car. FROM 1st Feb TO REMARKS 1st Fri Put up Potatoes & Oats for B Fine & Cold Light Snow last night 2 Sat Fine most of day Mended bags PM Took " " " " to B. light flurry of Snow in morning 3 Sun Went to Bethel Mr Simpson preached & to B Mr Bland Preached stormed at S-H in morn 4 Mo Cleaned up 41 bus Rye Cold wind Fine drifted 5 Tu Went to Algonquin Bread rained most all day Took out 112 loaves 6 Wed Cold stormed some Choreing around & cleaning Pantry 7 Thu went to B with Rye 36 bus sold for .60 cts Per bus very fine day roads pretty good 8 Fri Put Bob-sleighs together stormed 9 Sat Stormy (Frozen rain) Took petition around (about school) 2B Maggie came one with me in eve 10 Sun Went to Bethel Mr Burnfield Preached Mr Dudley's childs funeral sermon I & to Maitland Mr Wright {illegible} 11 Mo Went to Town Hall in Augusta with Petition Jno Stewart - & 2 about school cold wind Fine 12 Tu Went to Algonquin with bread stormed drifted 13 Wed Soft Rained got up some wood from creek Went to party at Albert Burritts 14 Thu Cut wood filed saw ground axe &c &c warm most of day Froz hard at night 15 Fri Went to Back lot got one load for R Stewart (from their place) Fine nice day 16 Sat Got 1 load for Robt E Stewart Fine 2B Ma & Pa came out tonight 17 Sun Went to Quarterly Meeting Fine & warm AM H & Mrs H McLean Jno McLean Mrs Dunham Maggie & I rain PM 18 Mo Went to B Oats & Hay rain Mr & Mrs McLean & Frankie here 19 Tu Went to Algonquin with Bread roads drifted & soft 20 Wed Took Pork out of Barrels washed it cold wind Took Maggie to Mr Hurds </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> Febuary & March (Bk. 28.) No. 2 & 3 Train,_______ Conductor,_________ 187 84 No of Car. FROM 21st Feb TO 9 Mar REMARKS. 21 Thu smoked meat Hitched up colt (Nix) 1st time to sleigh Fine 22 Fri Took 22 bus Barley & oats to H McLean & 4 3/4 bus Rye to Jno McLeans 23 Sat Cold & fine to Mr Maxwell's in eve Put on 2nd lot meat to smoke 24 Sun Went to Maitland Fine H McLean drew Maggie Mrs Frank & 2 {illegible} 25 Mo Went to Swamp & got 2 loads wood Fine 26 Tu Went to Algonquin Rained 27 Wed Went to back loat & got 2 loads wood Went to necktie social at Maitland ~ &2 28 Thu Stormed Went to B Nellie F came home with me 29 Fri Stormed & drifted badly { 22 of a load from town here} cut wood &c 1st Mar 1884 2 B took in 4 1/2 bus Potatoes Fine 2 Tu Went to Algonquin with bread took a surpiise part from 3rd street 23 in all 3 Wed Went to woods & got 2 loads Fine 4 2 Sun Went to Bethel Mr Simpson preached Fine 3 Mo Went to A Council at New Dublin with school Petition Maggie went to Montreal 4 Tu Went to Algonquin with Bread had a surprise party from the 3rd 23 of them 5 Wed Went to Swamp got 2 loads Fine 6 Thu " " " " " " stormed in AM Fine PM 7 Fri roads drifted up did not go to swamp 8 Sat Stormed most of the day 9 Sun Stormed. At SH </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> March (Bk. 28.) No. ______ Train,_______ Conductor,_________ 187 84 No of Car. FROM 10 Mar TO REMARKS. 10 Mo stormed last night Fine today Roads nearly Blocked with snow com to clean wheat smoked meat 11 Tu Went to Algonquin with Bread Rained 12 Wed Cleaned up rest of Wheat Rained AM Fine PM Star calved 2B in evening smoked meat 13 Thu Went to Lyn with wheat got 1.05 Per bus Fine went to Hall to necktie & sugar-party & coming home 14 Fri Helped Robt. E. Stewart saw wood Fine Went to Mr Dunhams in evening 15 Sat Went to Market with Meat (Pork) Five Hams 12 1/2, side 12 1/2 shoulders 10, Paid last Payment on back lot $123.56 16 Sun Thos & Sam Bell here Went to Bethel Mr Simpson preached Fine 17 Mo Helped Jno Stewart saw AM. stormed fine in evening 18 Tu Went to Algonquin with Bread Fine 19 Wed Took 2 Pigs to B & got 1 load Manure rained P.M. Fine AM 20 Thu Snow AM Put up grist 37 bus Fine PM 21 Fri Drew up 4 loads hay from shed to H stable in PM Fine 22 Sat Went to Market (meat) & to mill 37 bus Provender Fine sleighing bad 23 Sun at S-H roads very soft 24 Mo Drew up rest of hay from shed Fine roads bad no good waggoning or sleighing 25 Tu Went to Algonquin with bread Fine 2B with waggon & to Algonquin with sleigh 26 Wed Loaded up hay for Alva Boiled Feed cleaned Pig Pen (partly on acct of frost) cut wood 27 Thu Took hay to bakery roads bad Fine Lill calved 28 Fri " 1 load to B 1590 @ 8.00 per ton rain at night Fine 29 Sat " " " " Chemical Works 1560 @ 8.00 Pr ton Got suit of clothes Boots shirts &c &c </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> April (Bk. 28.) No. 4 Train,_______ Conductor,_________ 187 84 No of Car. FROM 30 Jan TO REMARKS. 30 Sun At S.H. Did not go to Bethel Fine most of day 31 Mo Fine day 2B Hay, got married in evening to Frances Sarah McLean 1st Tu Went to Prescott to Ogdensburg & from there to Syracuse to J.W. Millers very fine 2 Wed At Uncle W Millers, snowed 3 Thu " " " " Snowed at auction sale near Uncle's 4 Fri Went to Syracuse with Uncle Fine roads not good at Syr 5 Sat Snowed at Uncle's yet some sleighs running 6 Sun At church & S. School at Lafayette Fine 7 Mo went to Syracuse & from there to Oswego Fine at Geo Bells 8 Tu Stopping at Geo W. Bells U.S. Fine 9 Wed Left Oswego & went to Watertown Fine Geo Bell & wife went with us. 10 Thu Came from from Watertown Fine most of ime & our trip Ma not well 11 Fri Cleaned stove pipes & chimney fixed Rocking chair Moved Franks Piano here & got 2 heifers along with it 12 Sat Straightened up around house & barn Fine roads Muddy & soft 13 Sun At Bethel Mr Simpson preached & in town in evening Fine 14 Mo Fine & Warm Pa & Uncle Jno Bell here Put bees out doors 15 Tu Rain, Filed saw, cut wood Took down glass windows 16 Wed Took down stove Showery tonight (Light) 4 cows milking commenced to send to Factory on Monday 17 Thu Fixed pump Boiled feed, Fixed churn-dash Fine pruned trees 18 Fri Went to B got wall-paper clover-seed &c Misty Drove Grey cold to town 1st time </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> April & May (Bk. 28.) No. 4 Train,_______ Conductor,_________ 187 . No of Car. FROM TO REMARKS. 19 Sat Got White heifer calf from Jno McLean Fine cut sprouts & trimmed snow apple tree 20 Sun Went to SH Erasters Render Nellie & Alva here Fine went to B in evening 21 Mo Got 1 load manure from B Fine 22 Tu Cut wood, Fixed up fence, &c Fine Cut Black Knots from cherry trees 23 Wed Got 1 load Manure from B Fine 24 Thu Burnt limbs Black Knots &c Gyp calved Fine 25 Fri Made soap P.M. Jno Schofield came here seeded 1W with clover Fine AM 26 Sat Went to B Fine Cut wood in PM 27 Sun At S.H & at Bethel Mr Simpson preached Pearl Fine 28 Mo Drew out 4 loads Manure P.M. ' -- 3E SS Fine Boiled feed Cool Killed Pearl's calf 29 Tu " " 7 " " AM ' -- 3E SS PM 30 Wed " " 5 " " ' -- 3E SS Fine Lilly calved Killed it 1st Thu May " " 1 " " } C -- 3E SS Fine 2 Fri O -- 3E SS Fine } very high wind most of day blew over corn -crib & blew barn door off 3 Sat 2B got 3 bus wheat ground for calves Fine O spreading manure 4W SS 4 Sun At S.H in AM Fine at home rest of day 5 Mo Rain AM Cleaned up seed oats } C -- 4W PM & Put up part line fence 6 Tu O __ 4W AM 2 == & :: 3E SS PM Fine 14 bus Oats 7 Wed O -== 3E SS Rain Got Flora shod Melted Beeswax 8 Thu C -- 4E Fine </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> May (Bk. 28.) No. 5 Train,_______ Conductor,_________ 18784 . No of Car. FROM 9th TO 28th REMARKS. 9 Fri C -- 4E Rain at night loaded - a load hay 10 Sat O -- 4E 2B with hay 11 Sun At Bethel in Evening @ 7.PM Mr Simpson Preached Took Dinner in town 12 Mo :: oats & == once 4E } F } at Algonquin Quar board 13 Tu O == 4E Fine most of day Rain at night 14 Wed == & Ridged up Potato ground 4W SS Ma & Maggie here 2B Fine 15 Thu Commenced to plant Potatoes Rose 4W SS rain at night Fine most all day 2B 1 load Manure 16 Fri Finis planting Early Rose 4W SS cool & damp Got one load manure from B 17 Sat Put manure on & -- garden ~~ AM Drew out 6 loads manure on 4W NS PM Fine 18 Sun At S.H. Jno Murphy's Children's funeral sermon Preached at church Fine 19 Mo Drew out 8 loads manure 4W & 1 load from B shower at night 20 Tu Rained C -- 4W spread manure 21 Wed O -- & == 4W & ridged part of it up Fine 22 Thu Went to B -- 5W } Got David McCardnay } ridging O W 4W NS Fine 23 Fri C -- 5W 2 Teams Fine 24 Sat C -- 5W " " " 25 Sun At SH & Bethel Mr Simpson Preached 26 Mo O -- 5W & == 1 3/4 times Fine :: oats 5W 27 Tu O == 5W } Corn to plant Burbanks (Potatoes) Fine 28 Wed O Planting Potatoes Fine 2B </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> June (Bk. 28.) No. 6 & 7 Train,_______ Conductor,_________ 18784 . No of Car. FROM May 29th TO June 17th REMARKS. 29 Thu Cut wood in AM hard frost last night ice 3/16 in thick } made part of mild stand & drew manure in little orchard PM 30 Fri Drew manure in & -- little orchard } O Fine Fixed gat & bars milk stand by corn-crib 31 Sat Got 1 load manure from B } Planted sweet corn in little orchard sowed oats Fine 1st June Sun } Mr Chown preached at Bethel PM June } 31 carrots & beets sowed mangolds 2 Mo ' -- 1W started to build hen yard built calf Run 3 Tu ' -- 1W Plowed with colt Nell Mare to Algonquin Making hen-house 4 Wed C -- Pa & Ma here warm day fixed over Fence (lane) Fine 5 Thu C -- 1W went up river Picknicking 6 Fri O -- 1W Fine but very hot 7 Sat O -- 1W & == it Fine Ther 87 {symbol for degrees} ] to B & got lath for hen house & finished it 8 Sun At Bethel Mr Philp preached & at to hear Saved Army at night 9 Mo Commenced Road-work light shower PM Fine AM cool 10 Tu Finished Elizabeth town road work Took Madam to Bull Fine 11 Wed Done Augusta Road-work Rained cleaned Buckwheat 12 Thu Drew 13 loads straw on 2W & Burnt it Fine most of day light shower 13 Fri :: Buckwheat & == over twice Fine 14 Sat O == 2W AM. Got a load of manure B PM Fine Put in a new gate Post (road-gate) 15 Sun At S. H. 2B 2 Saved Army in P.M 16 Mo == Potatoes 1st peice Fine & warm 17 Tu C -- W corn ground 5W In Ball day warm weather </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> June (Bk. 28.) No. 6 Train,_______ Conductor, Fraser 18784 . No of Car. FROM 18th June TO 7th July REMARKS. 18 Wed O -- W corn ground AM. O --/ Potatoes 1st peice PM Fair & hot 19 Thu Put ditch through w Corn ground 5W Fair :: & == in W corn 5W Hot Hot 20 Fri --/ & weeded Mangolds Beets & carrots &c Therm 120 {symbol for degrees) in sun, very hot 21 Sat 2B Fixed road near bridge Fair == W Corn one again 22 Sun } at Bethel Mr Simpson preached Fine 23 Mo Finished road at Bridge } Fixed corn-crib P.M 24 Tu Cleaned cellar AM. Drew stone off Bu Hill in lane Shower 9:30 PM Bees swarmed 25 Wed Graded up road E side of little field Fine 26 Thu == Potatoes 4W NS. Helped fix foundation of hall S of T Fine Pa & Ma here 27 Fri Went to Spencerville & Josiah Renders Fine --/ Potatoes " " " " 28 Sat O --/ Potatoes 4W NS -- Potatoes 4W SS } Went to Uncle Jno Frasers Fine 29 Sun Left Uncle Jno Frasers & went to Jos McLeans heard Mr Chown preach in AM Fine 30 Mo Came home from Jos McLeans } hilled Potatoes 4W SS warm Fine 1 Tu Put Paris Green on potatoes AM & hilled in PM Fine 2 Wed O hilling potatoes 4W SS Fine 3 Thu 2B AM } -- out Potatoes 4W NS } hilled potatoes 4W NS Fine warm 4 Fri O hilling Potatoes. Heavy shower at night 5 Sat 2B & got Jo{illegible} & Lath for S H Fine 6 Sun At Bethel Mr Simpson preached a Temperance Sermon 7 Mo Rain } 2B & got 1 load lumber } Jno Stewart took straw home 6&7 Maggie sick in bed </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> July (Bk. 28.) No. 6 Train,_______ Conductor, Fraser 18784 . No of Car. FROM TO REMARKS. 8 Tu Worked at S-H. Uncle Jno & Aunt Annas Fraser here 9 Wed Helped Alva deliver Bread. Fine Russul applied Paris Green Potatoes Put more rails on line fence 10 Helped Alva in B. Put Paris Green on Fine 11 Fri O putting on Paris Green AM . Thinned & weeded Carrots Beets & Mangolds PM Fine 12 Sat Rain Put mower & Reaper together AM worked at S-H P.M. 13 Sun At Home Ma & Pa here, fine 14 Mo 2B Hay for bakery 1/2 ton } W acre & orchard Fine 15 Tu " " " " Wiltsie Archie Bell here } raked hay & drew in 2 1/2 loads Fine 16 Wed 2B 1 load hay @ $14.00 Per ton worked at SH 17 Thu Worked at S.H. Drew in rakings Orchard Fine 18 Fri " " " " Fine 2B in evening 19 Sat Worked at S.H. Fine } light shower at noon 20 Sun Went to Bethel Mr Simpson preached Fine light showers cool 21 Mo W E 1/2 2W Fine } Raked 2E ES } at SH AM 23 Wed Rain drew in 1/2 load Hay 2E ES } got 4 loads sand 24 Thu Cocked & Raked 2E } Fine } 2B } at S.H 25 Fri Drew in 8 loads hay 2E Fine Read Osler at Morter 26 Sat " " 3 1/2 " " " " " Worked at SH 27 Sun At home Rained most of day </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> July & August (Bk. 28.) No. 6 Train,_______ Conductor, Fraser 18784 . No of Car. FROM 28th July TO 16th Aug REMARKS. 28 Mo Rain Finis wood-work SH 29 Tu Worked at School -house Fine M 3E NS 30 Wed Worked at SH Fine cocked hay 3E NS sow Pigged 10 Pigs 31 Thu Rained very hard } worked some at S-H 1st Aug Fri Worked at SH. Sow had 8 Pigs at Mr Cunninghams Funeral shower 2 Sat Worked at S.H. } M 1W Wheat & Rye O cocked 3E NS Fine 3 Sun At home Alva & Nellie here fine 4 Mo at SH. M Par 1E WS Drew in 7 loads 3E WS 5 Tu O Plastering SH. O M 1E WS cocked hay 1E 6 Wed Drew in 9 1/2 loads hay 1E WS + 7 Thu M 1E ES Fine 2B with 1 load straw At Picture ure Perrys Grove got up by Dunhams 8 Fri O M " " Drew in 4 loads hay Fine Got colt from Jno McLean 9 Sat 2B AM & Raked & drew in 1E ES PM 4 1/2 loads Fine 10 Sun Went to Maitland in evening. Fine 11 Mo Drew in 1 load wheat & 1 load Rye & rakings went to Algonquin to Quarterly Board Fine 12 Tu worked around stabel le & house Fine Plastering ringing hogs &c 13 Wed " " " " " " Ground up tools &c 14 Thu Worked in B at H McLeans Kitchen Fine cut grass in hollow 4E Fine 15 Fri Worked in B " " " " Fine O grass in 4E 16 Sat Drew in Grass from Swales 3 loads Fine Ther 92{symbol for degrees} in shade + Pa & Ma moved from B back to farm </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <pre>August </pre> (Bk. 28.) No. 8 Train,_______ Conductor,_____________ 18784 . No of Car. FROM 17th Aug TO 5th Sept REMARKS. 17 Sun Went to Bethel Mr Simpson Preached Fine 18 Mo ' Black S.H. Went to Algonquin Committee meeting about pastorage 19 Tu O Blacking S.H Fine Ther 90 {symbol for degrees} in shade 20 Wed Took hay to B for Alva. Fine Drew in 3 loads oats for H McLean 21 Thu Blocked off school-house Fine 22 Fri " " " " 23 Sat 2B & got sash & glass for SH. Fine cut wood Fixed road at cow stable door 24 Sun At S.H. Fine, Frost at night 25 Mo Helped H McLean Mow oats AM } cut w corn 5W PM 26 Tu Ground Reaper guards AM } M & M 2W O C Buckwheat most of day Fine 27 Wed O M & M 2W Buckwheat } C M oats 4E Fine 28 Thu O M oats 4E Bound & set-up oats } 2B & bought 2 lots 5 & 6 {illegible} Black 3 29 Fri Rained all day } Put Glass in SH windows &c &c 30 Sat Went to Market Potatoes .35 Per Bus & Pigs 1.00 to 1.25 each Fine Daniel Folking here 31 Sun Went to Campground (Butternut Bay) light showers Fine 1st Sept Mo } M 3E SS Bound oats Fine 2 Tu Binding oats O set them up 3E SS } Drew in 5 loads oats 4E Fine 3 Wed + Drew in 2 1/2 loads oats 4E } Drew in 5 loads Bkwheat No 2W feed 3 loads Fine 4 Thu " " 6 loads Oats 3E SS Fine " " 5 Fri M 5W oats & bound part of them Fine D Tolkein went away. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> September (Bk. 28.) No._______Train,_______ Conductor,_____________ 18784 . No of Car. FROM TO REMARKS. 6 Sat Bound & Set up oats 5W Fine } 2B to Market 7 Sun at home Fine very hot & close 8 Mo Rain most of day. fixed shed for straw at Dunhams PM put up hay fork &c 9 Tu 2B with 30 cheese AM } at SH part of PM cut oats in little orchard Fine 10 Wed Drew in 1 load oats & 1 load corn AM 5W Pa, Ma, & Maggie went to Syracuse 11 Thu Helped H McLean thresh } Drew in 5 loads Oats 5W Fine 12 Fri Helped H McLean thresh AM & Jno Mc P.M Went to Algonquin with bread Drew in 1 load of oats 13 Sat Drew in 2 loads oats 1 of corn 5W Helped Jno McLean thresh fine 14 Sun Went to Bethel Fine Mr Simpson preached 15 Mo Drew in Oats from little orchard Picked up apples Fine 16 Tu 2B to Market AM cut sweet corn } Threshed P.M windy fine 17 Wed Finished Threshing Windy, Fine 18 Thu Threshed at McEwans A.M. Fine Bound & set up corn 19 Fri Went to Mill with 25 bus feed got ready for Market cleaned straw from B yard Fine 20 Sat " " Market Potatoes corn apples Picked up apples & cut wood Fine 21 Sun at SH in AM } 2B in eve at Geo St Met Chas Mr Card Preached } Saw R.M.B & Nell off for Sam Fran 22 Mo Got ready for market } put hay & straw on scaffold in E shed rain 23 Tu Went to Market } Dug Potatoes Rose's Fine 24 Wed Dug Potatoes & got ready for Market heavy rain at night 25 Thu Went to Market Rain dug Potatoes </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> September & October (Bk. 28.) No._______Train,_______ Conductor,_____________ 18784 . No of Car. FROM TO REMARKS. 26 Fri Dug Potatoes & got ready for Market Fine 27 Sat 2B to Market Rain } bought & Paid for lots $180.00 got Deed 28 Sun at Bethel Mr Simpson Preached Fine 29 Mo Helped Stratton thresh Fine Boiled feed & got ready for market 30 Tu Went to B Market Rosie Bell here Fine } Dug Potatoes & Picked up apples 1st Oct Wed } Went to Prescott Fair Frank Rosie Bell David McCarting 2 Thu Went to Prescott Fair Fine 3 Fri Took one load hay to Mrs Patrick @ $11.00 per Ton rain Husked corn 4 Sat Went to Market with Alva showers looking for a lot P.M. 5 Sun Went to Flora Rowsoms (nee Sherwood) Funeral Rosie & Thomas Bell with us Fine 6 Mo Dug Potatoes Fine Rain in Morning Fine rest of day Picked up apples 7 Tu " " " " " 4W Burbanks 8 Wed " " AM 2B Hay 1950 @ $11.00 } Rain PM } Put away Mower Husked Corn Cleaned H pen 9 Thu Finis digging Potatoes AM. Picked apples PM Frost last night - Took Grist to Mill Fine 10 Fri # Picked apples } Helped Houston's thresh Fine 11 Sat 2B with hay at 11.00 Per ton} Picked apples Got Grist 18 bags Fine 12 Sun Went to Bethel Mr Wright Preached 13 Mo O Went to B with hay 1900 lbs at $10.00 Per ton Picked apples & got ready for market rain AM 14 Tu Went to Market AM } Drew in 1 load Potatoes Fine PM 15 Wed Drew in 4 loads Potatoes Fine George Simpson Esqu buried today died Monday <ol><li>Jas Robertson here O Geo Simpson Esq died</li> </ol></div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> October (Bk. 28.) No. 10 Train,_______ Conductor,_____________ 18784 . No of Car. FROM 16th Oct TO 4th Nov REMARKS. 16 Thu Drew in 4 loads Potatoes & 3 cart loads Fine & cloudy 17 Fri Finis drawing in Potatoes AM Fine cool } Picking apples PM 18 Sat 2B Market AM } Finis Picking apples PM 19 Sun Fine Took dinner at H McLeans 20 Mo O -- S 1/2 4W & ' -- N 1/2 4W Got in 50-60 bus mangolds } Jas Robertson started for Manitoba Fine 21 Tu 2B AM to Market } O -- 4W NS Fine got in carrots Boiled feed 22 Wed Rain AM } Sawed wood } O -- PM 4W NS ' -- 5W 23 Thu Went to B to Market light rain & snow shower D. McCartney's trial 24 Fri Took hay to Bakery } Got ready for Market Fine 25 Sat 2B to Market } rain last night light rain 26 Sun Alva & Nellie & Erastus Render here to Geo St church Mr Chown preached PM 27 Mo ' -- 5W Fine most of day very light showers 28 Fri C -- 5W Fine 29 Wed C -- " " 30 Thu C -- " Drizzly Boiled one pot feed 31 Fri O --- 5W damp day 1st Nov Sat } O -- 5W in AM } Boiled feed got up bedding built fence in Orchard &c 2 Sun At S.H. Fine cool, roads good not much frost yet 3 Mo Fixed & cleaned Pig pens, Cloudy 4 Tu Rained most of day got Flora shod } Water furrowed 5W Got old buggy fixed </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> November (Bk. 28.) No. 11 Train,_______ Conductor,_____________ 18784 . No of Car. FROM 5th TO 24th REMARKS. 5 Wed Went to Jno Murphy's funeral Snow Boiled hog feed } Fixed buggy Froze at night 6 Thu Laid part of line fence bottom Back lot some snow cold Fine 7 Fri Fine, Got 2 loads Broken rails &c &c brought in Plow harrows &c warmer 8 Sat Laid rails up on line fence back lot Fine & sunshine 9 Sun Quarterly meeting At Algonquin } at Bethel in evening Mr Simpson preached Fine 10 Mo Fine & warm } Helped Jno Stewart thresh 11 Tu ' -- 3E SS AM } Maggie started for St Paul Minn Fine 12 Wed ' -- " " } Took milk to factory in morn Fine 13 Thu O __ 3E SS Cloudy but fine 14 Fri Boiled one pot feed Mixed colouring for S.H. Joseph McLean wife & 2 girls here 15 Sat Coloured S-H 2nd Time } Finis fence, back lot very fine & warm Fine 16 Sun Took dinner at H McLeans } Fine & warm at SH in AM 17 Mo Light rain colder Fixed bread waggon & cut wood PM } striping SH 18 Tu Cut wood Blocking S.H. Boiled feed &c &c 19 Wed Killed one Pig in AM } O W sided SH (Blocking off ) 20 Thu Cut wood} put latch on barn door Rev Simpson & wife here } S. Simpsons PM got in Bees 21 Fri " " striped SH &c Fine 22 Sat Went to Market Fine & cool roads pretty good no sleighing yet 23 Sun Stormed (Rain) Most of day at home all day 24 Mo Drew out 5 loads manure No 5W scraped upper B{illegible} manure Fine & cold </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> November & December (Bk. 28.) No. 11 & 12 Train,_______ Conductor,_____________ 18784 . No of Car. FROM 25th Nov TO 14th Dec REMARKS. 25 Tu Drew out 3 loads manure roads have been splendid } stormy snow 26 Wed " " 11 " " Fine & cold snow 5 in deep today 27 Thu " " 12 " " Drifted some drew out with waggon 28 Fri " " 6 " " some sleighs running snowed most of day (light) 29 Sat " " 10 " " Quite good sleighing striped 2 Hrs at SH 30 Sun Fine splendid sleighing } 2B P.M. 1st Dec Mo } Went to New Dublin on School buisness Fine 2 Tu Drew out 1 load manure & got 2 loads wood Jennie & Allen McLean here 3 Wed " 3 loads wood from 5E NE corner Went to Missionary meeting at Bethel 4 Thu Blocked off part of N face SH Fine Quite warm 5 Fri Thawing fast } O striping SH } got 3 loads wood 6 Sat Went to Market apples & Potatoes Fine 7 Sun At home most of day Rained 8 Mo Light snow Put glass in front of stov D 9 Tu Killed 3 hogs stormy } went to Mrs Perrys funeral 10 Wed cut up Port } Fine } Went to Jno Murphys sale Fine 11 Thu Cut up & salted Pork Light snow 12 Fri Sorted over apples. Got ready for market Fine 13 Sat Went to Market roads rough Fine 14 Sun " " Bethel Church Mr Simpson preached </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> Dec 1884 & Pt Jan 1885 (Bk. 28.) No. 11 & 12 Train,_______ Conductor,_____________ 18784-85. No of Car. FROM 15th Dec TO 3rd Jan REMARKS. 15 Mo Drew 2 loads wood snowed 16 Tu Made Storm door for stoop stormy 17 Wed Went to B & got 1 hog Killed & dressed Fine 18 Thu Voting on the Scott Act today Fine At Rows Corner all day 19 Fri Cold Took up Pump Fine 20 Sat Went to Market Very Cold Ther 26 {symbol for degrees} Fine 21 At SH not so cold stormed Jennie & Allen out to Algonquin 22 Mo Went to Jno Corbetts sale Rain bought colt & sleigh Jen & Al back today 23 Tu Went to B. Snider Simpson died. Fine Cold 24 Wed Stormed all day } got calf from Jas McRae's } Fixed hen house 25 Thu Went to Snider Simpsons funeral } 2B for 2B 4T Fine Helped Alva at night 26 Fri In B AM Uncle Jno Fraser & Alida here Fine Jas Render came up with them 27 Sat Jennie & Allen Ma Uncle & Alida 2B Fine worked around house & barn Put in Pump 28 Sun Went to Bethel Mr Simpson preached 29 Mo Helped Alva Fine PM } Uncle J Fraser & Alida went home } Allen & Jen started for home 30 Tu Very warm & mild Helped Alva today some waggons out 31 Wed Helped in town warm At home PM waggoning AM light rain 1st Jan Thu 1885 } Pa 2B } Cut up sausage meat light snow cold {illegible} 2 Fri 2B & got 1 load manure from Bull cold 3 Sat Went to B & got 1 load Manure from Alva Fine cold raw windy Put brine on meat. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> Jan & Febuary (Bk. 28.) No. 1 & 2 Train,Jno Fraser Conductor, January 18785. No of Car. FROM 24th Jan TO REMARKS. 24 Sat Drew 2 loads manure from Brackens light snow Quite good sleighing 25 Sun } At Bethel Mr Simpson Preached Fine 26 Mo Drew 2 loads Manure from Brackens light snow in morn Drifted rough & cold 27 Tu " " " " 1 from Bracken & 1 from Barr cold wind 0/6 28 Wed " 1 load " from Currie cold wind Ther 9/0 29 Thu Went to Swamp broke road & got 1 load wind cold & drifing in P.M 30 Fri Drew 2 loads manure 1 " Curry 1 from Brackens light snow most of day 31 Sat " 1 " wood (Cedar) from Back lot Fine 1st Feb Sun } Cold & Stormy. at home Ther 16 {symbol for degrees} 2 Mo Cut up load of wood A.M. } Got 2 loads manure (Bracken) P.M 3 Tu Drew two loads manure 1 " Curry 1 from Bracken Ther 20 {symbol for degrees} at 7 AM 4 Wed " " " Wood Cut wood at Back lot R Pyke & I cold drifted & light snow 5 Thu Drew 2 " Wood from Back Lot Ther 16{symbol for degrees} 6 Fri " " " " " " Fine & Cold 12{symbol for degrees} 7 Sat " " " " " " " Fine & cold 8 Mo Sun At Bethel Mr Henderson Preached Fine 9 Tu Mo Drew 2 loads Wood, rain at night Heavy snowstorm Milder +10 Wed Heavy rain last night stormed & drifted got 7 (seven) calves from H McLean $50.00 for lot 11 Thu Wed } Cold blustery day, got Chains Mended & whipple tree {illegible} 12 Thu Drew up 7 small loads straw light snow Warmer Hitched Grey mare Lulu up (to sleigh) + Made Horse blanket. Made whippletrees, Fixed cutter &c </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> Febuary (Bk. 28.) No. 2 Train,__________Conductor, Fraser 18785. No of Car. FROM TO REMARKS. 13 Fri Drew out 2 loads manure AM } Got 1 load Manure P.M. Fine 14 Sat Went to Market Butter .20 Potatoes .50 a bag apples .50 Per bus cold wind 15 Sun Went to Quarterly meeting Fine Had dinner at Artemus Bissell's Mr Simpson Preached 16 Mo " " " Board Drew 2 loads wood Heaviest snowstorm so far this winter 17 Tu Snow drifted badly last night & yesterday Fine } Made feeding places for calves 18 Wed Split wood } Put tongue on Bobs Breaking Grey Mare PM 19 Thu Moved Cedars from house to 3W } Got 2 loads Manure from Bracken Fine 20 Fri Got 2 loads manure 1 Bracken 1 Curry cold wind Finel light snow 21 Sat 2B to Market Got heifers H McLeans 22 Sun Went to Bethel Mr Simpson preached Fine 23 Mo Went to Back Lot got 2 loads Fine 24 Tu " " " " " / " " 25 Wed " " " " " " " " nice & warm 26 Thu " " " " " " " " very fine & warm 27 Fri Cleaned up & took 19 bus feed to Mill Fine Put up Potatoes for Market (KR McNish's) 28 Sat Went to Market Fine Pork .10 Per lb Potatoes .50 bag Got grist from McNish's 1st Sun March at home At home stormed 2 Mo 2B got Dan to go to Mountain } Got apples & Potatoes H McLeans 3 Tu at Augusta council to Geo Maxwell in S. Hc } a Jos McLeans a Ad McGuins 4 Wed Went to Dr McLeans from Jos McLeans Fine </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> (Bk. 28.) No._______ Train,__________Conductor,________187 . No of Car. FROM TO REMARKS. 5 Thu Went to Render's from Dr McLean's 6 Fri At Josiah Renders Fine Alex Rose there in the evening 7 Sat At Uncle John Fraser's Fine & cold 8 Sun Heard Mr Chown Preach in Kemptville } Left Uncle John's & came back to Uncle Jos McLeans 9 Mo returned home Stormed hard P.M. Helped put H McLeans things in barn 10 Tu Got two loads manure 1 Brackens 1 Barr Drifted Fine most of day 11 Wed " " " " 1 Bracken 1 AV Fraser cold wind 12 Thu At home Boiled 1 Pot Feed meal (Potatoes apples) drifted badly 13 Fri Got 2 loads Manure Bracken Fine Ther 0/10 Cold wind 14 Sat Fine Cleaned Revolvers at Josiah Woods warm nice day 15 Sun At Home Stormed most of day 16 Mo Got 2 Loads Manure Bracken 17 Tu Got 2 loads Manure Bracken Mo McTavish Josiah Renders A Rose here Fine 18 Wed Got 1 load Manure PM (Brackens) Render McTavish & Rose went away 19 Thu Sawed wood at home (Jno Stewart Jos Edwards) 20 Fri " " At Robt Stewarts Old Mr Dalton died Fine 21 Sat " " " Jno McLeans rough & stormy 22 Sun at S.H. & at Bethel heard Wm. B. Daltons Funeral sermon 23 Mo Sawed wood at Richard Strattons 24 Tu " " " " " AM heavy snow & wind storm PM </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> March & April (Bk. 28.) No. 3 & 4 Train,__________Conductor,________187 85 . No of Car. FROM TO REMARKS. 25 Wed Sawed Wood at Jos Strattons Fine 26 Thu Went to Market Pork .10 Per lb Potatoes 45 Per bag 27 Fri Put up potatoes for market } smoked meat } cleaned soft veggetables Fine 28 Sat 2B to market roads getting bare 29 Sun At home Fine snow deep yet 30 Mo Got 3 loads manure 1 from R Kenney 1 from Alva 1 Bracken Snowstorm PM 31 Tu Went to Market Meat & Potatoes 1 load PM snowed rain } Moved H McLean's goods to B 1st April Wed Went to B & got 1 load manure (Barr) Boiled 1 Pot feed Fine soft wind 2 Thu Went to Market Meat & Potatoes Fine AM Made gate for Barnyard, Fixed Organ PM. Rain in evening +3 Fri stormed all day } got Flora's shoe set } Made feed trough for calves } Smoked meat 4 Sat Got Harrow teeth sharpened } Got Iron for Gang Plow } stormed all day 5 sun Stormed } at Bethel Mr Simpson Preached 6 Mo Made Hot bed bottom Stormed had AM Fine part PM 7 Tu Went to B to Market Meat .10 Per lb Eggs ,20 , Potatoes .30 Fine 8 Wed Stormed rain AM. Put dirt on Hot bed worked around buildings PM 9 Thu Went to Market Meat 10 -lb, Potatoes 30 bus apples Fine 10 Fri Went to Jos McLeans & got Holstein calves J McLean & wife Frank & I Fine Madam calved 11 Sat Went to Market roads bad in places Fine Mud & icy other places 3 {illegible} 12 Sun At home Fine Poor sleighing + Bess calved </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> April (Bk. 28.) No. 4 Train,__________Conductor,________187 85 . No of Car. FROM 13th April TO 30th REMARKS. 13 Mo Put 3 small loads hay above horses AM Pa to Mrs Caldwells funeral P.M. Cleaned Pig Pen 14 Tu 2B looking after a man waggons running in town Fine Star Calved Got Boar from Frew 15 Wed Put up 9 bags Potatoes } got lampers burnt out of nick Fine 16 Thu Split wood Fine & warm some waggons out 17 Fri Split Wood sold Bess's calf 2.00 Fine & warm 18 Sat Went to Market Fine drove waggon 19 Sun Fine at home the roads to 3rd full of wavy snow & not broke out. 20 Mo Shoveled shone in places 4 ft deep side road } Flora had a colt Fine & warm 21 Tu Fine, split wood, T.E.Bell here } Stewart Cole died yesterday 22 Wed Went to Stewart Coles funeral A.M. Put up Potatoes Fine 23 Thu Went to Market Potatoes 35 Per bus eggs .16 Doz } Went to Hall to sugar party Fine 24 Fri split Wood light shower Put up Potatoes Frost going out of ground 25 Sat Went to Market Potatoes .45 -.50 Per bag eggs .16 Doz roads drying up Fine 26 Sun Rained very hard at home Mr Ashley here Gananoque 27 Mo Trimmed apple trees Took Mr Ashley to B Fine 28 Tu " " " Jos Findons horse died by our fence Had a heavy fall of snow today Lill calved 29 WEd R Frew " Manure " " R. McNish drew milk with sleigh } Traded Bull calf for Plow cold & fine 30 Thu Fine, Trimmed apple trees, building hen safe Spring cold & backward Hay $17.00 per ton Alva in Brockville Pa & Ma too Jennie in Friend Neb & Maggie in North Branch Minn </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> May (Bk. 28.) No. 5 & 6 Train,__________Conductor,________187 85 . No of Car. FROM May 1st TO 19 May REMARKS. 1 Fri May Trimmed apple trees Fine 2 Sat " " " " " O Large Orchard Jos White helped 3 Sun At Bethel Mr Simpson preached Mrs Jas Bisseles funeral sermon {She hath done what she could} 4 Mo -- S 1/2 4W rain } used plow that I got Ron McKenzie 5 Tu Went to B & got 2 loads manure rain at night 6 Wed Harrowed SS No 4W } Alvin Covil com work got 1 load Manure 7 Thu Cleaned seed oats P. M. sowed ashes on No 4W SS Rain PM 8 Fri Rained all AM } Cleaned up waggon & wood house } Took grist to R McNishs 9 Sat Went to B & got 1 load manure AM Rain AM } Ridged up SS4W Fine PM got " 10 Sun at SH AM } 2B & at Wall St Church FJ Williams Preached in eve 11 Mo Planted potatoes SS 4S } ' -- 5E Cloudy 12 Tu ' -- 5E } Burnt Brush PM Planted Corn & Peas AM Fine +13 Wed C -- 5E } sowed mangold & Carrot seed very fine got 1 load manure 14 Thu C -- 5E Fine Plowed garden got 1 load manure from B 15 Fri O -- 5E " } spread manure Fitted garden 16 Sat 2B 2 load manure } -- NS 4W } JA " " Bride R.M. Bell & wife here 17 Sun Pa to Algonquin } Frank & I G B heard G Williams 18 Mo :: 4W NS & == wheat Fine} at Qrly board P.M '--4E 19 Tu C -- 4E & Planted melons citrons & squash AM } ++ 5E & spread manure very fine P.M. + Put Flora to "Campsie Jock" </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> May & June (Bk. 28.) No. 5 & 6 Train,__________Conductor,________187 85 . No of Car. FROM 20 May May TO 8th June REMARKS. 20 Wed :: 5E ++ 2 times } :: & == 3E } Fine 21 Thu ' -- 4E } O == 5E } C M 3ESS } == 3E SS } :: Grass-seed 4W NS 22 Fri C -- 4E } O M 3E, 4W NS, & 5E } Fine Till calved 23 Sat O -- 4E } ' -- little Orchard ] Got 2 loads manure Fine Light Shower 24 Sun } at SH, AM & home rest of day F & warm 25 Mo :: & + 4E 2 1/2 times } Heavy shower at night 26 Tu O == & M 4E } F } Put out 27 loads manure Took colts to Pasture P.M 27 Wed Put out 45 loads manure 5W from heaps in field spread manure Picked off stone 4 loads Fine 28 Thu :: Wheat & N end Grass seed 5W } '-- 5W } Drew out 4 loads manure 5W Fine 29 Fri C -- 5W } Drew out 4 loads manure spread manure Fine 30 Sat O -- 5W } == W Pt 5W rained set out Tomatoes } Put up seed Potatoes 31 Sun At Bethel Mr Simpson spoke } H Rath Sr buried 1st June Mo } Very heavy rain worked a little at at Planting ground 2 Tu Got 2 loads Manure from Bakery Cleaned out E Bay of Lower barn Fine 3 Wed Planted Potatoes Late Rose 5W . Fine sowed 1 Peck wheat 5W 4 Thu " " " " 5W " Ridged up Corn ground Planted Corn 5 Fri Rained AM Helped R Stratton P.M. 6 Sat Went to B to Market got 2 loads manure AVF Fine 7 Sun At SH AM & home all PM. Fine 8 Mo O Planting Corn A.M. } Hoed in garden & field </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> June (Bk. 28.) No. 6 Train,__________Conductor,JB Fraser 187 85 . No of Car. FROM 9th TO REMARKS. 9 Tu Got 2 loads manure from R Kinney P.M Planted some more Potatoes Fine 10 Wed Got 1 load Manure from R Kenny A.M } Fine } Fitted w Corn ground PM 11 Thu O --/ Potatoes 4W SS 2B got W Corn }:: W Corn 5W } Fine 12 Fri :: Oats 5W AM } Piled manure in Lower yard Fine 13 Sat Rain in evening & night } remaking hay rack Fine AM 14 Sun At SH } at Bethel Mr Simpson Preached Fine } heard T.G. Williams farewell sermon 15 Mo Com road work Fine most of day very sultry light shower in PM 16 Tu Finis " " had 8 days Robt Stewart Pathmaster 17 Wed Hoed & weeded Mangolds AM } worked among berry bushes PM Fine 18 Thu Drew shingle-bolts from Back lot to Algonquin Fine 19 Fri Hoed & weeded mangolds AM Put wood in shed P.M. Fine 20 Sat Went to Market Potatoes .25, Butter .19, eggs .13 Put wood in shed 21 Sun At SH Fine, Bees swarmed (1st swarm) 22 Mo Got shoe reset on Lulu } transplanted Mangels hoed Carrots very heavy rain AM 23 Tu Done road-work (Augusta) C == Corn u -- Potatoes 4W SS light shower 24 Wed Hilled Potatoes 4W SS } E.M Smith & wife here 2B --/ Corn 4w 25 Thu O == & --/ corn 5W } C == Potatoes 5W Fine 26 Fri O --/ corn 5W } O == Potatoes 5W Fine 27 Sat C --/ potatoes 5W } W.J. Maxwell & Earnie here Ally Maxwell & H & H McLean Fine 28 Sun at SH AM } Bethel P.M. Mr Henderson Preached } 2B in eve very heavy rain </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> July (Bk. 28.) No. 7 Train,__________Conductor,JB Fraser 187 85 . No of Car. FROM 9th TO REMARKS 29 Mo C --/ Potatoes Fine PM } Jno B helping Alva light shower Light shower 30 Tu In B helping Alva } Al Colville hoeing at home 1st Wed } " " " " " " " 2 Thu " " " " AM at home PM } " == W corn PM Got 6 hives S Simpson 3 Fri Picked Cherries & Peas AM } 2 Mrs Ezra McLean's Funeral PM Fine --/ in Garden 4 Sat Went to Market, Peas .10 qt, Cherries .10 qut, Radish .4 bunch, Potatoes .35 bag --/ W corn Fine 5 Sun At home Jas Kelsoe & wife here 6 Mo C --/ W corn AM at raising Raths barn Fine 7 Tu Heavy rain AM } O --/ W corn } Finis raising W J Rath's barn PM Fine 8 Wed 2B AM got Boards for waggon rack & Lever for mowing machine } Hilled Potatoes C -- Potatoes 5W Fine 9 Thu Hilled Potatoes AM } terrific thunder storm Lightning struck near us 3 or 4 times 10 Wed Fri } Fixed up hayrack mower & horse rake cut wood & put wood in shed 11 Thu Sat } Hilled Potatoes } Put Paris Green on Potatoes 2B in eve Fine 12 Sun } At Bethel in P.M. SH in morning Fine 13 Mo Hilled Potatoes & --/ carrots AM Picked cherries P.M heavy rain at night 14 Tu Rained most all day & last night Mrs Wm McLean here 15 Wed Picked currants & Cherries Peas, Beets, Fine weeded & thinned carrots 16 Thu Went to Market Fine } M 1W } first hay cut this year 17 Fri O -- Potatoes 5W --/ Potatoes Fine AM } Raked & drew in hay 1W 4 loads P.M 18 Sat 2B AM Hay for Alva } O --/ Potatoes PM } put on P Green } hung window shutters SH </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> July & August (Bk. 28.) No. 7 & 8 Train,__________Conductor,________ 187 85 . No of Car. FROM 19th July TO 7 Aug REMARKS. 19 Sun Jas Kelsoe & Wife & Aunt Ellen Fraser here fine W Maxwell here at SH 20 Mo -- Corn 5W } applied P.G. } M E Pt No 1E } Fine 21 Tu Heavy rain storm Picked cherries } M 23 ac 2F 22 Wed Drew in 7 1/2 loads 1E ES PM O M 2E ES. Raked 1E ES } Fine 24 Fri Rain P.M. cocked & raked hay 3E NS Jno S Fraser here Raked 2nd time 2E ES 25 Sat Went to B market Uncle Jno F & Pa } --/ corn Picked cherries Fine & hot got 1 load hay 26 Sun at Bethel Fine 2B in eve 27 Mo O M 3E NS Drew in 3 loads hay 3E Fine Raked & cocked hay 3E 28 Tu C M 2E WS } Drew in 5 " " " Raked & cocked hay 2E Fine 29 Wed O M 2E WS } Drew in 5 loads 2E WS Fine 30 Thu O M 1E WS drew in 3 loads 1E WS Drew in 2 loads 2E WS Fine 31 Fri Drew in 7 loads hay 1E WS Fine 1st Aug Sat } 2B hay 1820 at 9.00 Fine } cut grass little orchard } P.G. Potatoes 5W 1 load hay 2 Sun At SH Clinton Lockwood Buried Fine 3 Mo Pa to North Augusta } I went to New Dublin Rain got L5 Parcels land changed 4 Tu Rain last night & today } --/ corn Took out Honey 5 Wed --/ Corn (Cutting out weeds on acct of wet weather ) 6 Thu --/ Corn } -- W corn 1st time 7 Fri O --/ Corn got in hay } -- W Corn little orchard AM Fine --/ Corn PM second time </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> August (Bk. 28.) No. 8 Train,__________Conductor,________ 187 85 . No of Car. FROM 8 Aug TO REMARKS. 8 Sat + O --/ W Corn } P. G.d Potatoes 5W weeding citrons melons &c Fine 9 Sun at Bethel Fine } Both sows pigged yesterday 10 Mo Rained worked around Buildings 11 Tu Frank & I Took in Excursion to T I Park & Alex By Fine 12 Wed Commenced to cut hay Back lot muggy & warm Pa & Ma went to Kemptville 13 Thu at Back Lot Drew home a load hay cloudy & light rain 14 Fri " " " Rained 15 Sat " " " Drew home 1 load hay Allie Maxwell here in evening Fine 16 Sun At home all day Quar Meeting at Algonquin Fine 17 Mo at Back Place Drew home 1 load Fine at Quar Official Board 18 Tu " " " " Fred Bell here Pa & Ma got home from Kemptville last night 19 Wed " " " " " " Pa out helping us 2B in eve/ 20 Thu " " " " " 1 " Fine Pa out too 21 Fri " " " " " 2 " Rain 22 Sat M & Bound Spr Wheat Fine 2B in eve 23 Sun At Bethel Mr Simpson Preached 24 Mo Rain cut hay in swale 4W 25 Tu Put P.G. on Potatoes W Maxwell & I went & returned from Kingston 26 WEd P.G. on Potato Bugs M oats & Barley No 3E } Cut hay on back lot Fine 27 Thu Drew 1 load hay (swale ) cut hay Fine + sows pigged </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> August & September (Bk. 28.) No. 8 & ( Train,__________Conductor,________ 187 85 . No of Car. FROM 28 Aug TO 15 Sept REMARKS. 28 Fri Got 1 load hay back lot & 1 load swale 4E Fine at Maxwells in eve rain at night 29 Sat O M 3E SS } cocked grass in swale 4E Fine cool night 30 Sun At SH at home rest of day Fine 31 Mo Rain M wheat in PM. 5W & some oats 5E Fine PM + 1st Sept Tu } Rain } went to Prescott for reaper casting } Got shingles from Algonquin 2 Wed shingling west shed } M oats 5 E } rain last night 3 Thu Turned over oats A.M. & drew in 5 loads P.M Fine high wind 4 Fri Rain shingling shed, got 1 load hay 4E got ready for market & 2 loads oats 3E 5 Sat Went to B to Market O M 5E rain last night 6 Sun T.E Bell here Maggie Bell to B Mr Simpson preached at Bethel E.Mc & C.C.P here 7 Mo Took 1 load hay to B drew in 5 loads oats 5E Fine 8 Tu M & M 4E oats } Drew in 2 loads wheat 4W & 2, 5W heavy rain at night 9 Wed Rained most all day } Put away Mower reaper &c Pa to Morrisburg 10 Thu Cut, Bound & set up W Corn 5W, turned over oats 2nd time Ground very wet 11 FRi Got 1 load hay (Back lot) AM Drew in 4 loads oats 5E PM Fine 12 Sat " " " " " AM 1 " " 4E 4 " " PM 13 Sun At home Alva here Fine 14 Mo Heavy rain last night } shingles 2B } Raked wheat groung oats 5E 3E 5W 15 Tu Drew in 4 loads grain Rain PM 2B + Maggie Bell (Sharpton) here </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> September (Bk. 28.) No. 9 Train,__________Conductor,________ 187 85 . No of Car. FROM 16 Sept TO REMARKS. 16 Wed Threshed (Burns & Dyer's Machine) Fair wind nice day & good work 17 Thu Drew in Rakings last of Harvest } Took 2 loads straw to B Put on Shingles Fine 18 Fri At Jos McLeans for dinner & at Dr McLeans overnight Frank & I } to mill Brownley Fine 19 Sat Drove from Spencerville to J.S. Renders Pa to market Fine 20 Sun " " J.S. Renders to Campground & Heard S.P. Chown J.B. Sa{illegible} Fine 21 Mo " " Kemptville to Spencerville & Jos McLeans 22 Tu Came home heavy rain most of PM 23 WEd Went to B Oats } Got dowry Pokers Mrs Rath 24 Thu Took wheat to Lyn .85 per bus } Took 1 load hay to B 10.00 per ton J.S. Render here 25 Fri Cut corn, dug Potatoes. Put ridge boards on shed got ready for market very fine 26 Sat Picked up small Potatoes } Bound & cut corn } Pulled beans } Took in Citrons very fine 27 Sun At S.H. Fine 2B in even Rev McRitchey Preached Fine 28 Mo Com to dig Potatoes Fine Helped J.M wood thresh 29 Tu at Potatoes Helped Mr Wood thresh PM } 2B 30 Wed Frank & I went to Kingston Fair Fine 30 WEd Put hoski on SH shutters } Cleaned Chimney } Pa digging Potatoes } 2B {illegible} Fine night 1st Thu Frank & I went up to Kingston Fair Fine At Uncle Alex over night 2 Fri Came from Uncle Alex to Kingston } Looking for a house & Clergy 3 Mon Sat Rented a house W.J. Maxwell & I On Princess Got some Furniture for house 4 Sun heard Rev Mavety AM at Queen St SS in PM & at vespers in RC Cathedral in eve Rain </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> October (Bk. 28.) No. 10 Train,__________Conductor,________ 187 85 . No of Car. FROM 5th October TO REMARKS. X X at Medical College light showers 5 Mo Heard M Sullivan give "Introductory Lecture" light showers 6 Tues Took notes on Materia Medica rest of Professors did not Lecture Fine 7 Wed Took in 4 litures Chemistry, Materia Medica, Anatomy & Phisology Tine 8 Thu " " " " Maggy Bell & Frank came back from B 9 Fri " " 3 " Fine 10 Sat Piano &c came up from B fine got them here in eve 11 Sun At Queen St M Kilbournes room PM & salvation army barracks in eve 12 Mo Saw a Tumor taken from a womans breast on Sat saw a mans foot amputated Fine 13 Tu had 4 lecures Fine 14 Wed " " " " have had 3 or 4 fires in city since arrived 15 Thu " " " " Uncle Alex Aunt Sus & Jenny called here 16 Fri University had not lectures. Rained 17 Sat at Market in A.M. Studying P.M 18 Sun at St Andrews AM } at Sydenham H S.S. in P.M. } at Queen St in Eve 19 Mo had only 2 lec Chem & Anatomy } nom of candidates for President of Alma Mater Society 20 Tu Took in 4 Lectures damp & wet 21 Wed " " " " 22 Thu Fire near Depot at night 2 houses burned 23 Fri Took in 3 lec Mother McLean & Mrs Maxwell here On the 3rd rented a house from Mrs Dennis at 4.50 per month </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> October & November (Bk. 28.) No. 10-11 Train,__________Conductor,________ 187 85 . No of Car. FROM TO REMARKS. 24 Sat Made book cases Fine Uncle Jno Bell here 25 Sun at Sydenham St Ch AM & P.M. Fine at Kilbourns room & K & P depot P.M. 26 Mo 27 Tu 28 Wed 29 Thu 30 Fri 31 Sat 1st Sun at church AM & PM Fine 2 Mo 3 Tu 4 Wed 5 Thu 6 Fri 7 Sat Went out to uncle Alex Bells Fine 8 Sun Came back from uncle Alex Rain at night 9 M roads sloppy & wet, Took in 4 lec 10 Tu Took in 4 lectures Finer weather 11 Wed Took in 4 Lectures 12 Thu Went down to B Thanksgiving day Fine </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> November (Bk. 28.) No. 11 Train,__________Conductor,________ 187 85 . No of Car. FROM 13 TO 30 REMARKS. 13 Fri at B helped pa make a stable in L.Barn rain } at Back lot & got 3 Cedars 14 Sat Helping at stable A.M. to B P.M. Came up to Kingston on night train 15 Sun At Queen St Frost & sleet last night 16 Mo Took in 4 Lectures 17 Tues " " " " 18 Wed " " " " 19 Thu " " " " 20 Fri " " 3 " 21 Sat At Market Writing part of day 22 Sun At Queen St took No 7 Pew Mr Bland preached 23 Mo Took in 4 Lectures sleet 24 Tu " " " " 25 Wed " " " " 26 Thu " " " " 27 Fri Took 2 lectures - no Physiology tonight 28 Sat Uncle Alex & Jenny & Philip, F.W. Bell and Aunt Margaret Bell here. Fine 29 Sun Went to Queen St Meth ch & sunday S Mr Hooker (Leroy) AM & Mr Bland PM 30 Mo Took 4 lectures, Exam on Botany today. Fine </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> December (Bk. 28.) No. 12 Train,__________Conductor,________ 187 85 . No of Car. FROM Dec TO REMARKS. 1st Tu Moved from Corner of Clergy & Princess to house on Bagot St around by Lanangan Philip Bell helped Fine Took 3 lectures 2 Wed Had 4 lectures Fine rain at night 3 Thu had only 2 lectures Chem, & Phys Fine 4 Fri Phys Mater Med, & Anatomy today Fine 5 Sat Election for president Alma Mater saw a post mortem exam stormy snow 6 Sun very stormy At S. School & at Cooks Church saw another post mortem exam in eve 7 Mo Had 4 lectures. Fine but very cold 8 Tu some sleighs running, cold 4 lectures 9 Wed getting warmer 4 lectures 10 Thu Took in 4 lectures Fine 11 Fri Took in 2 lectures out to Uncle Alex in eve 12 Sat Called at Aunt Catherines, Uncle Johns & made Uncle Wm Bell a visit, then back to A Bells. Fine 13 Sun at Uncle all day. stormy wild day 14 Mon Came in from Uncle Alex. Had 3 lectures Fine 15 Tu Took in 3 lectures had not Physiology annual supper tonight fine 16 Wed Had only 1 lecture Materia Medica 17 Thu Had 4 lectures Fine sleighs running 18 Fri " 3 " Fine went down to B stayed over night at H McLeans 19 Sat At Alvas & Ke ellen & Frank & I out house at night stormed hard at eve 20 Sun at SH stormy, at home Alva & Ellen </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> December & January (Bk. 28.) No. 12 Train,__________Conductor,________ 187 5 86 . No of Car. FROM 21st Dec 1885 TO 9 Jan 1886 REMARKS. 21 Mon Uncle Jno, Annas, Sie, Lida, Olive & Johnnie came up from S Mountain. Went to B. 22 Tu Went in to B. Fine took Sie & Olive in B 23 Wed Pa & Uncle John went to Syracuse, Rain 24 Thu Josiah, & wife, Aunt Annas went home cold wind 25 Fri Ma, Frank & I took dinner at Alva's Fine & cold 26 Sat went to Market, Fine dull market Put up windows banked up cellar 27 Sun at Bethel Mr Simpson preached 28 Mo Borded up part Cow stable L Barn at J McLeans P.M. 29 Tu Pa & Uncle Jno F home from Syracuse got Flora shod Fine 30 Wed Pa, Alva & Uncle Jno went to S Mountain Fine Took Flora & colt & got black mare 31 Thu Delivered Bread for Alva Back route rained nearly all day 1st 1886 Fri } Took dinner at H McLeans Pa & Alva back from Mountain Olive F with them 2 Sat Alva & Ellen brought Olive F. out in evening Pa to market 3 Sun Went over to Bethel Pa & Ma Fine 4 Mo Rained all day. Took Olive F to B 5 Tu Took dinner at Dulmages & tea at Dr McLeans roads muddy misty 6 Wed Snow & keen sharp frost, to Jos McLeans 7 Thu Took dinner at Ad McGuins & tea home went with buggie rough roads 8 Fri cold raw wind at home all day 9 Sat Came back to Kingston very very stormy Frank did not come back with us. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> January (Bk. 28.) No. 1 Train,__________Conductor,________ 187 86 . No of Car. FROM 10th Jan TO 29th REMARKS. 10 Sun At Sydenham Meth morn S S Queens PM & Cooks at night cold 11 Mo Took in Chem, Mater Med & Anat Cold 12 Tu " " " " " 13 Wed Commenced to take Clinics 14 Thu Took in Chem M Med Anat & Phys 15 Fri " " " " " " 16 Sat Heard Dr Lyman Abbot lecture on " {illegible} Ahead" 17 Sun + At Queen St in morn at Connection Hall afternoon & Congregational at night 18 Mo Had 5 Lectures (Taking surgery) 19 Tu Had 5 Lectures 20 Wed Took in Six Lectures Fine 21 Thu " " 5 " Phys, surgery, M Med, Chem, Anatomy 22 Fri Finished dissecting our abdomen & thorax Had 4 lectures 23 Sat Went to Hospital Clinic at work in dissecting room 24 Sun Queen St Methodist church burned at Sydenham St AM, & congregational evening 25 Mo Took in 5 lectures commenced to work on a Lower 26 Tu " " " " snow 27 Wed " " " 6 " 28 Thu " " " 5 " 29 Fri Took in 4 Lectures + heard Dr Lyman Abbot preach </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> January & Febuary (Bk. 28.) No._______ Train,__________Conductor,________ 187 86 . No of Car. FROM TO REMARKS. 30 Sat Maggie Lee & husband in market at work on a lower 31 Sun at St Andrews hall A & PM & at Queen St Public School for S School 1st Mo Feb Took in 5 Lectures 2 Tu Had 5 Lectures Fine 3 Wed Had 6 Lectures Fine Phys Chem Anat Clinics surgery M M 4 Thu Very cold 5 4 Lec Ther -20 {symbol for degrees} Went to Tea meeting Ontario house 5 Fri 3 Lectures Phys M M & Anat Ther -22 {symbol for degrees} 6 Wed Sat went down to Brockville & out to fam farm 7 Thu Sun Pa, Ma Alva Nell, Frank & I at Farm fine 8 Fri Mo Back at 4 AM from B 5 Lectures Fine 9 Sat Tu Had Chem, Materia Med, Anatomy Surgery & Phys Fine 10 Sun Wed Had Chem, Materia Med, Surgery & Phys Fine warm 11 Mo Thu Alva here, Had 5 lectures 4, Fine & warm 12 Tu Fri Took in 4 lectures, Dissecting the lower 13 Wed Sat - } Alva & I took morning train for B 14 Thu Sun } went out to farm & back to B. 15 Mo } Took morning train for Kingston Had 4 lectures 16 Tu attending surgery, anatomy, Chem Physiology & Materia Medica 17 Wed Took in 5 Lectures Fine 18 Thu " " 5 " </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> Febuary & March (Bk. 28.) No. 2-3 Train,__________Conductor,________ 187 86 . No of Car. FROM 19th Feb TO REMARKS. 19 Fri Had 4 Lectures 20 Sat Dissecting cold & fine 21 Sun at St Andrews hall AM & PM & S.S. class meeting 22 Mo Had 4 lectures some snow 23 Tu " " " 24 Wed Working on a Lower yet 25 Thu studying up Chemistry Fine 4 lectures 26 Fri 1st Wrote a month exam Chem child born a girl, Dr Vanx attending went to Brockville in P.M. {illegible} 27 Waiting on Frank most of day, Very cold 28 Sun " " " " " " the weather extremely cold 1st Mo March } with Frank at H McLeans all day Fine 2 Tu Out to the farm, Drifted, Back again in eve to B 3 Wed Took in 4 lectures Came up from B 4 Thu Nearly finished lower extremity 3rd this winter Fine 5 Fri Fine & warm 3 lectures 6 Sat Took in Anatomy lecture, saw Uncle Wm & Aunt Margaret in Market Fine 7 Sun at Bible class & St Andrews hall AM & S School & service in PM Fine 8 Mo Saw a Patts Fracture set a Hospital Took in 4 Lectures Fine & warm 9 Tu Fine & warm 4 Lectures 10 Wed " " " " " </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> March (Bk. 28.) No. 3 Train,__________Conductor,________ 187 86 . No of Car. FROM 11th Mar TO 30 REMARKS. 11 Thu Fine Had 4 lectures 12 Fri 2B from Kingston, Snow Last Lecture 13 Sat Came out to farm & back to B in eve 14 Sun With Frank all day Fine 15 Mo Studying Chemistry Fine 16 Fri " " Fine 17 Wed Went to Kingston P.M. with Frank had earache 18 Thu Took in Exam on Organic Chemistry & metals Fine 19 Fri Moved things out of Flanigan house 20 Sat Came to B on Morning Train Fine Fine part of day snowing some 21 Sun In town with Frank all day Fine 22 Mo Snowing, Went from B to farm split wood 23 Fri Drifted very hard split wood snowed some 24 Wed Frank W. Bell & Jennie Wood married Took Ma to B 25 Thu Fine, 2B, Alva & Nellie up from S Mountain Aunt Catherine Bell here 26 Fri Fine Went to B & took Frank out for a drive Alva & Jim B Nellie, Ma & Pa & Aunt Kate at home 27 Sat Went with Alva & Nellie to South Mt Aunt Catherine Bell to B Fine 28 Sun Went out to Jos Renders, at Hallville church & at Van Camps 29 Mo Came back to S. Mt. Went to Foxtons & got 2 load stone 30 Tu Rain A.M. got 2 load stone P.M. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> April (Bk. 28.) No. 4 Train,__________Conductor,Fraser 187 86 . No of Car. FROM 31th Mar TO 19 April REMARKS. 31 Wed Rain most of day. At Uncle Jno Frasers 1st April Thu } Helped Uncle Jno Fraser saw wood roads breaking up 2 Fri Heavy floods at S.Mt. Rain & soft Light snow 3 Sat Went to Oxford Station from S.M. & to B Frank & baby came out to farm 3 Sun Roads bad at home all day Fine 4 Mo Drew out 5 loads manure 3E AM fine Made Hot bed & fixed gate 6 Tu Went to B got boards for gate pickets &c Hail, stormed, snow, went with waggon 7 Wed Stormed most of day repaired gate &c drifted a good deal 8 Thu Drew out 12 loads manure with sleigh 3W Fine Gyp calved 2B in evening 9 Fri " " " 12 " " " " with sleigh Jas Stratton & wife were here Fine 10 Sat 2B with buggie } Fine & warm sleighing } repaired harness &c used up 11 Sun At SH in Morn } Road not open to 3rd street Fine 12 Mo Fixed garden & road fence. Let water off 5W Sowed seeds in hotbed Fine 13 Tu Repairing & fixing up around farm 14 Wed Fine } Took down windows from in front stoop } Put out bees went to B AM 15 Thu Finis pattern for Plow Shoe } Made two whippletrees } Fine } Roads bad 16 Fri Got horses shod Fine drying wind } Drew 3 small loads hay from Shed to H Stable roads drying 17 Sat } Washed & oiled both sets double harness Pa & Ma to B. } Fine Pa Bot harness from Donaldson 18 Sun } Fine & warm went to SH in AM 19 Mo Put harness together in AM 2B PM with straw for Jail Shower PM </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> April & May (Bk. 28.) No. 4 & 5 Train,__________Conductor,Fraser 187 86 . No of Car. FROM 20 April TO 9 May REMARKS. 20 Tu Commenced to Plow Ther 76 {symbol for degrees} O -- Little field Fine 21 Wed O -- 4W SS Fine hot drying weather 22 Thu ' -- 3E NS. == little field Fine 23 Fri C -- " " } Sowed onion seed Fine 24 Sat :: wheat 4W SS } U -- 3E NS Fine 2B market 25 Sun At SH Fine 26 Mo O -- 3D NS & == it once } Fine Had Baby Christened by Mr Jas Simpson 27 Tu ' -- 5W Rain } cleaned cook house &c set Leech &c 28 Wed Fine Cleaned seed grain 29 Thu Repaired chimney, Fixing up around buildings Fine 30 Fri ' -- 5W (Finis wheat ground } ridged up little field Killed Gyps calf 1st Sat May } 2B Market AM ' -- 5E PM Fine 2 Sun At Maple grove to 1/4 meeting Fine 3 Mo ' -- 5E AM }:: wheat 5W WS PM Fine 4 Tu :: 3E NS oats & == it } -- a few furrows 5E 5 Wed O -- 5E } Planted corn acre fine 6 Thu -- Barley ground 5W Fine 7 Fri light shower } :: & == 5E oats 8 Sat :: Barley 5W Fine Went to B in eve Took Frank & baby in town 9 Sun Went to B heard Rev Dyson Hagne Fine </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> May (Bk. 28.) No. 5 Train,__________Conductor,_________187 86 . No of Car. FROM 10 May TO 9 May REMARKS. 10 Mo Went up to Kingston to study Botany Practical Chemistry & Matriculation. Fine 11 Tu Took 1st lesson in P Chem & Bot Fine 12 Wed { Looking for a house Took P chem & Bot Fine & warm (Jas Hall helped me move Fine Rented a house from W Meek on Elm St 13 Thu Frank & Baby came up from B Rained PM Fine AM 14 FRi } Getting things straightened up Thunder storm at night 15 Sat Uncle Alex & wife Aunt Catherine & Frank here Rain whitewashed Kitchen 16 Sun } at St Pauls Hall A.M. Rain P.M. 17 Mo Took Botany Practical Chem & at Ryans showery last night 18 Tu " " " " " " 19 Wed " " " " " " Operation at hospital necrosis of Tibia Fine 20 Thu " " " " " " Fine & Warm 21 Fri " " " " " " Fine got Long boots repaired .50 22 Sat Maggie Bell & Mifs Spooner & I Lee & wife here Fine 23 Sun Went to St Andrews Hall in AM & Frank went in PM Fine 24 Mo at Polsons experimenting } studying AM 25 Tu Took Prac Chem & Botany & at Ryans 26 Wed " " " " " " Fine weather keeps cool 27 Thu " " " " " " At laboratory in PM & went over 1st weeks work shower 28 Fri " " " " " " copied 1 lecture from Connells notes </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> June (Bk. 28.) No. 6 Train,__________Conductor,_________187 86 . No of Car. FROM 29 May TO June 17 REMARKS. 29 Sat Wrote out synopsis of Prac Chem Fine most of day, shower at night 30 Sun Went to St Andrews Hall AM Frank went in PM 31 Mon 1st June Mon } P.C. & Bot & At Ryans Fine 2 June Tu " " " " " " At Polsons store grinding up P.C. Light shower in eve 3 Thu " " " " " " Commenced testing by tables Fine 4 Fri " " " " " " at Polsons house in eve P.C. Fine 5 Sat At home studying Fine 6 Sun At at St Andrews hall AM , Frank went PM Fine 7 Mo Took P.C. Bot & at Ryans 8 Tu Light shower last night Fine 9 Wed Took P.C. & Bot & at Ryans Mother McLean came up from B 10 Thu " " " " " " Fine & warm 11 Fri " " " " " " Hot & dry weather 12 Sat Studying most of day Mother McLean went home } Uncle Alex & some of fam here 13 Sun at Mr Carr rothers & St Andrews Hall AM Frank at St Andrews Hall PM 14 Mo Took P.C. & Bot not at Ryan Fine most of day 15 Tu " " " " " " Not " " grinding up PC & {illegible} light shower 16 WEd " " " " " " at Polsons in eve grinding P C 17 Thu Took last Lecture in Botany heavy shower in A.M. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> June (Bk. 28.) No. 6 Train,__________Conductor,_________187 86 . No of Car. FROM June 18 TO July 7 REMARKS. 18 Fri Took last lecture in Prac Chem Wm, Nicholl Lecturer, Fine 19 Sat } Examination in Practical Chemistry at 2 P.M. Fine 20 Sun } At Mr Crothers & St Andrews AM Frank at Hall at night Fine 21 Mo Examination in Botany 10 AM Prof Fowler examiner, Prof Shortt Lecturer. 22 Tu At Ryans sutudying for Matriculation Fine 23 Wed " " " " " Bought a waterbarrel from Polson Heavy rain 24 Thu studying Algebra, Physics, Arithmetic Euclid, English grammar & Latin 25 Fri Showery AM Fine PM At Pronouns in Latin 26 Sat } Heavy shower in AM Studying Latin most of day } Aattebell 4 Mos old weighs 14 3/4 lbs 27 Sun At St Andrews Hall both of us one in morn other eve Fine 28 Mo Over at Ryans for part of AM 29 Tu Both Frank & I not feeling very well reviewing up studies 30 Wed not doing much today Fine weather 1st July .} Raas processions, &c &c Fireworks in eve some sharpton folks in today Fine 2 Fri F. W. Bell & wife & Aunt Catherine here. Frank & I & baby went home with them Fine 3 Sat At " " then to Uncle Johns in eve Had a swim in lake in eve Fine 4 Sun At Uncle John's , Tom Mires, Thomas Myres buried at Jim Bells for dinner Fine 5 Mo At Uncle Wm's & (Mr McCarthurs) stayed over night Fine 6 Tu From " " to Ashfords, Frank & Jennie also there Fine 7 Wed at Uncle Alex, Fine & hot, Jennie away </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> July (Bk. 28.) No. 7 Train,__________Conductor,_________187 86 . No of Car. FROM July 8 TO REMARKS. 8 Thu Helped Uncle Alex draw in hay & cut hay Fine 9 Fri Uncle Alex Aunt Susannah Frank baby & I went to Brockville Fine 10 Sat Pa to Market, Rain A.M hoed in little orchard PM 11 Sun Uncle & Aunt, Pa & Ma & I went to Bethel church Mr Shorey preached Fine 12 Mo Put poison on potatoes, hoed onions Fine & cool 13 Tu Uncle Alex & Aunt went home C --/ corn 3E SS Fine Pa & Ma to B. 14 Wed Rain. O --/ corn 3E SS hoed tomatoes & cabbage in little orchard to Roy & tena shod 1st time 15 Thu Rained most all day. Pa & Ma started for S. Mountain studying 16 Fri Rainey. Working around buildings most of day 17 Sat 2 Market butter 17.18 Per lba } put P.G on potatoes acre } cut grass little orchard rain eve 18 Sun Rain most of AM } Thos E Bell came out Sat eve } Frank & I to B PM 19 Mo M orchard PM } Moved straw out of barn into shed } Fine & cool PM Rain AM 20 Tu cutting around trees orchard } --/ corn acre } Pa & Ma home from S. Mt. 21 Wed Pa took Frank & the baby to B. working on different things Shower 22 Thu M hay in 1W Fine Drew in hay from orchard 23 Fri Drew in hay 1W 4 loads 24 Sat Pa to Market Fin Rakings 1W 1 small load 25 Sun Frank & I at Bth Fine at Wall St church came out at night with Maxwells in eve 26 Mo M 2E WS . to B & got them Frank, FW Bell & weife here. Pa went got it fixed 27 Tu Took F.W.Bell & wife to B Broke pitman of machine yesterday Fine </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> July & August (Bk. 28.) No. 7-8 Train,__________Conductor,_________187 86 . No of Car. FROM July 28 TO 16 Aug REMARKS. 28 Wed Drew in hay from 2E WS & M part 2E ES all but 1 round Broke pitman Knife of M Machine 29 Thu Cut W 1/2 1E Had Mr Jno McLeans Machine & cut with 2 teams 30 Fri " E 1/2 1E " " Woods Fine " " raked up west half " " " " 31 Sat Pa went to Market. Fine Raked up E 1/2 & cocked up the acres 1st August Sun at SH Fine 2 Mo Drew in hay from 1E & put it in Hay loft above horses (10 loads) Fine Walter Frew helped in hay 3 Tu Raked up 2nd time 1E & drew in rakings studying 4 Wed M hay in 4W & 5W Fine studying 5 Thu at Maxwells in PM. Fine went to Ice cream social at S of T Hall 6 Fri Drew in 6 loads hay 4W & 5W NS. Fine 7 Sat Studying part of time Drew in hay from swale 4W & to 5W 1 load & rakings. Fine 8 Sun Pa & Ma went to Quarterly meeting at Algonquin Frank & I at the farm Fine 9 Mo Went to Brockville to Father McLeans to study with Will Maxwell 10 Tu Studying in B with W Maxwell Fine 11 Wed " " " " " Took a boat & went to old mans island 12 Thu Will Maxwell went to Maitland excursh Fine 13 Fri Studying today Fine Will Maxwell & I went to point swimming & to cave (below town) 14 Sat Went to Farpaughs show & out to farm Pa to market Fine 15 Sun At home all day Rain 16 Mo Packing up to start for Kingston Rain Put reaper together </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> August & Sept (Bk. 28.) No. 7-8 Train,__________Conductor,_________187 86 . No of Car. FROM 17 Aug TO REMARKS. 17 Tu Came home to Kingston from Brockville came upon boat. Fine 18 Wed Looked up a school to study at in Fine 19 Thu Commenced to study with Mr Mills Fine 20 Fri At Sundies Fine 21 Sat Met Uncle Wm & wife & Uncle Alex & wife at Market. Fine 22 Sun I went to Williamsville in AM & Frank to St Andrews at night 23 Mo Did not go to Mills as Mrs Mills Sen died & was buried yesterday Rain at night 24 Tu Fine. Rain last night studying at school Heard Rev J McDougall & 3 Indians & 2 chiefs 25 Wed At Mill's School at Matric Fine 26 Thu Translating about 1 chapter of Ceasar Per day - giving 4 Props in Euclid & working at grammar 27 Fri Fine day, gave chap 25 Ceasar & 13, 14, 15 & 16 Props in Euclid Fine Pleasant weather 28 Sat Aunt Helen (James) , Aunt Margaret & Susannah Bill & Mrs Howe here. Fine 29 Sun Heard Mr Sparling AM at Sydenham Frank at St Andrews PM At Church 30 Mo At Ceasar (Latin) & Euclid principally light shower 31 Tu At Mr Mills studying. Fine Sept 1st fine working at Matric pretty hard 2 Thu Had 3 chaps Ceasar & 4 props Euclid 3 Fri Had 3 chaps Ceasar & 4 props Euclid Fine 4 Sat Walked over to Fort Henry, Fine in AM & rambled near it 5 Sun Went out to Cataraqui to hear Frank to St Andrews </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> Sept (Bk. 28.) No. 9 Train,__________Conductor,_________187 86 . No of Car. FROM TO REMARKS. X Translating now without a translation 6 Mo Fine day, had only one chap of Ceaser 7 Tu Had 2 Chapters Ceasar & 3 props Euclid Fine Bought 3 charis 2.00 & wood 1.00 8 Wed " " " " " " " 9 Thu At Mr Mills school studying pretty hard 10 Fri Working at Book V Ceasar & Book 2 Euclid 11 Sat Jim H Bell & wife here & Mifs Parrott Fine Took a walk around market 12 Sun Rained Frank & Mifs Meck to cooks church Rained 13 Mo At Mr Mills 2 Ceas & 2 Props 14 Tu " " " " " " " " walked over to military camp 15 Wed Had 2 Chap Ceasar & 2 Props Euclid Rain 16 Thu Went over to Barriefield in PM. (soldiers drilling there) at Mills AM 17 Fri Went though Locomotive works PM. Fine Father McLean & wife came here 18 Sat Fine Father & Mother McLean went home Uncle Jno & Aunt Ellen Bell here 19 Sun At Mr Crothers & St Andrews Hall in AM Frank at Hall in eve 20 Mo Working at Mr Mills at Matric Fine 21 Tu At Latin, English grammar, Euclid, Arithmetic, Algebra &c 22 Wed Getting along Fairly with Work Fine 23 Thu Fine, studying 24 Fri At Study all day 25 Sat at home working all day. Fine X M.V.Bell, Rosa & Thomas E Bell here </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> September & Oct (Bk. 28.) No. 9 10 Train,__________Conductor,_________187 86 . No of Car. FROM 26 Sept TO 14 Oct REMARKS. 26 Sun Heard Mr Bland in AM. at Mr Crothers at 9:30 27 Mo Rain at Work at Matric papers 28 Tu Rain. Opening day of K- Fair 29 Wed Brushing up on Matric work Fine 30 Thu At Kingston Fair. Frank & I went out with Jno A Bell & wife to sharpton 1st Fri Oct At Uncle Johns Fine 2 Sat Went from Uncle Johns to Uncle Alex Fine called on FW Bell 3 Sun Heard Rev Jas Simpson at Westbrook I came in to K Frank at Uncle Alex 4 Mo + Introductory lecture by T.R. Dupuis Fine Will & I at it 5 Tu Fine Took Chem, M Med, Anatomy Practical Med & Physiol. 6 Wed attended Chem, M Med, Anat & Phys 7 Thu " Histology " " " Fine 8 Fri " " " " " Fine warm pleasant days 9 Sat Put up Made Stand for books for Will 10 Sun Did not go to church, Face swelled up badly Frank wnet in eve 11 Mo Took Chem, M Med, Anat & Phys Fine Pleasant Cooler 12 Tu " " " " " " " Uncle Jno & Alex Bell here to attend Court 13 Wed " " " " " Uncle Jno & Alex went home Colder 14 Thu " Histology anat & Phys Rain Uncle Jno Aunt Ellen Ella & Nellie Bell here + Minnie Bell & Wm J Maxwell here to board {arrow up to between 12 & 13} P Ella & Nellie started for Watertown </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> October (Bk. 28.) No. 10 Train,__________Conductor, Jno B Fraser 187 86 . No of Car. FROM 15th Oct TO 3 Nov REMARKS. 15 Fri Took Histology, Anat, Phys, M Med & Prac anat Fine 16 Sat Studying up Matric &c Fine 17 Sun Went to Mr Crothers & St Andrews Hall Rained most of day 18 Mo University day, No Lectures, Fine at Mr Mills P.M. 19 Tu Had Chem, M Med, Anat, Prac anat & Phys Fine & warm weather 20 Wed " " " " " " " & Phys 21 Thu At Histology, M Med, Anat & Phys 22 Fri At Histology, Mat Med Anat & Phys Frank went out to Uncle Alex 23 Sat At home most of day, Fine got 1 bag sweet apples .60 Fine 24 Sun Frank came back & Jennie Bell with her at St Andrew Hall & Salvation Army Fine 25 Mo Took in Phys in eve. Fine 26 Tu At Chemistry, M Med, Anat, Fine 27 Wed At home studying fine 28 Thu At Materia Med & Anatomy, no Histology Jennie Bell went home 29 Fri Studying at home 30 Sat Went down to Market saw Uncle Wm & Aunt Marg Uncle Alex & Kate & Luke Sharp, Fine 31 Sun Went to St Andrews hall A & PM Frank & I went in eve 1st Nov Mo Took Phys in eve studying for exam 2 Tu Fine studying for exam 3 Wed Matric Exam started today, wrote on Fine Algebra, Euclid, arithmetic & English </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> November (Bk. 28.) No._______ Train,__________Conductor,_________ 187 86 . No of Car. FROM 4th TO REMARKS. 4 Thu Wrote on Latin in AM & Physics PM. 5 Fri Attended M Med, Anat & Physiology 6 Sat Snowed first of season. Went to Market for apples 7 Sun Went to Mr Crothers, & St Andrews P.M & to Sydenham St church PM to hear Rev E A Telfer 8 Mo At Chemistry M Med, Anat & Phys Some rain 9 Tu " " " " " & Clinics dull gloomy weather + 10 Wed " " " " " & Phys Fine slight hailstorm, gloomy no rain 11 Thu " Histology, " " " " " & Phys & Clinics slight hail storm 12 Fri " " " " " & " " Turning Colder 13 Sat Bot Coal stone &c very cold last night snowed most of day & Uncle Jno went away 14 Sun At St Andrews Hall A& P.M. Fine cool 15 Mo Took in Anatomy, Chem, Phys, No M Med Fine Changed cook stove 16 Tu " " " " " & a clinical lecture. Fine 17 Wed " " " " " Fine some snow & frost 18 Thu No Lectures, Thanksgiving day 19 Fri Had anat, M Med & Phys. 20 Sat Sent 20.00 to Toronto to register for council unpleasant day snow 21 Sun At Mr Crothers & St Andrews Hall . Fine 22 Mo Had Anat, M Med, Chem, & Phys, Rain 23 Tu Had Chem, Anat, Phys - no M Med or Clinics Rain most of day + at Jos Cook's Lecture </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> November & December (Bk. 28.) No. 11 -12Train,__________Conductor,_________ 187 86 . No of Car. FROM 24th Nov TO 13 Dec REMARKS. 24 Wed At Anat, M Med, Phys & Chemistry 25 Thu No Histology, } Anat, Phys, M Med Clinics Stormy 26 Fri At Histology, Anatomy, Phys, M Med, & Clinical Lecture Fine 27 Sat Snow enough for light sleighing 28 Sun at All Saints Church in evening colder but not freezing mud 29 Mo Had Anat, M Med, Chem & Phys Fine Snow nearll all off 30 Tu Had Anat, M Med, Chem, Clinic & Phys Cold bitter wind, Freezing hard Fine 1st Dec had Anat M Med, Chem no Phys slightly warmer 2 Thu " " " Histology & Phys at Hospital Clinics 3 Fri " " " " " " some sleighs running 4 Sat Went to Market got 1 Quarter mutton at 6cts Per lb. Beef 3 1/2 per lb cold 5 Sun Cold wind at Mr Crothers & St Andrews A & PM went with SD Chown to Depot 6 Mo At Anat, M Med, & Phys. No Chemistry winding up on an upper Fine 7 Tu At Anat, M Med, Phys & Chemistry At Hospital at Post Mortem examination Fine 8 Wed " " " " " " 9 Thu " " " " " " & Histology Fine Quite warm weather 10 Fri Pa came up this PM, Anat, M Med & Phys no Histology 11 Sat Over at dissecting room & around market 12 Sun At St Andrews hall A & PM, Fine Mr Bland preached A & PM 13 con commenced to dissect upper. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> Dec (Bk. 28.) No. 12Train,__________Conductor,_________ 187 86 . No of Car. FROM Dec 14th TO 31st REMARKS. 14 Tu At Hospital in eve - Opthalmoscope At Anat, Chemistry & Physiology 15 Wed At Anat & Phys. Dissecting on an upper snow last night 16 Thu No Lectures today. Holidays commenced Working at an upper Fine 17 Fri Night of one Converzatione. Cloudy light snow 18 Sat, Working at Prac Anat, Helped at Convocation Hall Fine 19 Sun First service in new Queen St Church At Catholic Gnostic church at 5 P.M Heard Mr Bland & Whiting 20 Mo No Lectures Holidays Dissecting 21 Tu Some sleighs running Fine Jennie Bell here, Minnie went home 22 Wed Dissecting at Upper extreme Fine 23 Thu Will Maxwell went down home Fine Took Frank over to University museum 24 Frank, Baby & I went to Brockville snowed in morn, rained rest of day 25 Sat Took dinner at Father McLeans Fine & cold IN P.M. went out to farm. 26 Sun Went to S. School & to Bethel Mr Shorey preached 27 Mo Frank baby & I at farm cold 2B & got Maggie Lee & husband 28 Tu Maggie Lee & husband, Frank & baby went to B Pa & I went to S Mountain 29 Wed At Alva's & Uncle Johns cold + 30 Thu at Josiah Render's & Jno McTavish's 31 Fri Came up from S Mt, & in to B where I met a sad family stormed + Mother McLean died bet 11 & 12 PM </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> January (Bk. 28.) No. 1Train,__________Conductor,_________ 187 87 . No of Car. FROM 1st Jan TO REMARKS. 1st Sat Mother McLean was put in vault A sad new Year Brockville storm 2 Sun At Father McLeans, stayed last at Mr Camerons Fine 3 Mo Talking over matters & arranging things about future movements Fine 4 Tu Frank, Father, Baby & Earnie went out to Stewart Street. I went about 12 AM 5 Wed Commenced to Pack Furniture stormed 6 Thu I went down to S. mountain Fine At Alva's & Uncle Johns, cold 7 Fri Aunt Annas had cancer cut out of breast Drs Harkness, Reddick & Steacy 8 Sat Came back to B & stopped over clear & cold night at J McIntosh's 9 Sun Mother McLean's funeral sermon preached Mr Allen preached it. + 10 Mo Finished packing household goods went out with Pa in eve 11 Tu shipped goods to Kingston W. J. Maxwell, Ernie, Frank & I went to K 12 Wed Took Anat, M Med, Chem, & Phys stormed & blowed drifted 13 Thu At Anat M Med, Histology & Phys storm 14 Fri At Anat, M Med, & Phys, stormed hard roads blocked 15 Sat At Y.M.C.A. meeting in AM. at home snowed, very small market PM 16 Sun At Class & Preaching in AM & preaching in eve Mr Bland preached Cold 17 Mo At Post Mortem Hosp Jno Malcahy stormed 18 Tu At Anat, M Med, Chem & Phys Roads blocked up 19 Wed At Lithotrity operation Hospital snowed & drifted + Frank & I signed off about back Lot. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> January & Febuary (Bk. 28.) No. 1 & 2 Train,__________Conductor,_________ 1^887 . No of Car. FROM 20 Jan TO REMARKS. 20 Thu At Anat, M Med & Phys 21 Fri At Anat M Med & Histology 22 Sat At Y.M.C.A. in College, Rained hard 23 Sun At Queen St Meth AM & PM. Cold & fine 24 Mo At Anat, M. Med Chem & Physiol Fine 25 Tu At Anat, M.Med, Chem & Physiol, Fine 26 Wed At Anat, Chem & Physiology 27 Thu At Anat M Med Phys & Chem colder 28 Fri At Anat M Med & Phys warmer snow & rain 29 Sat Father McLean here Cold & fine 30 Sun at No 3 Meth Church A.M. S D. Chown preached at Queen St in eve S.G. Bland preached 31 Mo At Anat, Chem, & Phys Cold Father McLean away at night 1st Tu Feb } At Anat, Chem & Phys } no M Med 2 Wed At Anat, Chem & Phys Fine Stormed } no M Med 3 Thu At Anat, M Med, Chem & Phys at a head & neck Fine 4 Fri At Anat. M Med. Hist & Phys. Fine 5 Sat at Y.M.C.A in AM where some delegates spoke to convention Sir John A McDonald Opera house 6 Sun At Queen St Church AM & PM Rainy sleet 7 Mo Cold & Fine, At Anat, M. Med Phys & Chem 8 Tu At Anat , M Med, Phys & Chem Fine </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> Febuary (Bk. 28.) No. 2 Train,__________Conductor,_________ 1^887 . No of Car. FROM 9 Feb TO 28th REMARKS. 9 Wed Rained most of day. No M.Med streets sloppy water on sidewalk 10 Thu Fine & warm, Rain at 10 P.M. Dissecting &c 11 Fri Stormed, Took Anat, M.Med, Phys 12 Sat At Y.M.C.A. in AM. Dissecting P.M. Rine roads drifted up 13 Sun At Queen St in A.M. Mr Whiting preached 14 Mo Fine & moderate. Anat, M.Med, Phy, Chem got porcelain dishes & funnel & Bottles 15 Tu At Anat, M. Med, Chem & Dissecting warm nomination day Fine Snow last night 16 Wed " " " " " 17 Thu " " " " " 18 Fri " " " " " & Phys 19 Sat At Y.M.C.A. Meeting I was leader, Fine 20 Sun At Queen St Meth Church Mr Whitney preached Fine 21 Mo At Anat, M Med, Chem & Phys 22 Tu " " " " " 23 Wed Beautiful day at usual studies 24 Thu At Anat, M. Med & Chem, No Phys 25 Fri At Anat M.Med & Phys nearly through dissecting very fine 26 Sat Blowed & light snow, At Hospital 3 P.M. At Physiology 2 P.M. 27 Sun At Queen St church A & P.M. snow drifted 28 Mo At Anat M Med, Phys & Chem Fine cold </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> March (Bk. 28.) No. 3 Train,__________Conductor,_________ 1^887 . No of Car. FROM 1st TO REMARKS. 1 Tu At M Med Chem & Physiology 2 Wed At Anat, M Med, Chem & Phys 3 Thu At Anat, M.Med, Chem & Phys, Fine Weather, Fine & warm 4 Fri At Anat, M.Med, & Phys, Fine & warm Forman addressed Y.M.C.A. on Missions 5 Sat At Y.M.C.A. & market A.M. Studying P.M Fine most oday snow at night 6 Sun At Queen St Mr Bland preached A"M & At 3rd Meth Church Rev Crossly preached PM 7 Mo Soft Rain, Anat, Chem, M.Med & Phys 8 Tu At M Med Phys & Chem Fine 9 Wed At M Med Phys & Chem - no Anat - warm light shower very fine mostly 10 Thu At M Med, Phys & Chem Fine 11 Fri Last Lectures today . No Anat } had Chem today No Physiology today 12 Sat Studying for Exams. At market Aunt Margaret & Maggie Bell here Fine 13 Sun At Queen St A & PM, Rev Browning preached 14 Mo Hard at work on exams principly M Med Fine 15 Tu Fine went to College & got coat &c 16 Exam (College) in Materia Medica 17 Thu " " " Physiology . Fine 18 Fri " " " Anatomy " 19 Sat Working up for Chemistry. Fine 20 Sun } At Queen St A.M. Frank & Earnie in eve </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> March & April (Bk. 28.) No. 3 & 4Train,__________Conductor,_________ 1^887 . No of Car. FROM 21st TO REMARKS. 21 Mo Took Chemistry exam in P.M. Fine working at Chem A.M. 22 Tu Studying up for Oral's Fine 23 Wed Took Oral exam on Materia Med Anatomy & Physiology Fine 24 Thu Fixed chair walked down to see Myles steamboat Fine 25 Fri Slight snow. R.E. McKechnie here Studying for council exams Fine A.M. 26 Sat R.E. McKechnie started for Montreal. Fine 27 Sun At Queen St church Mr Bland A & PM Fine Ernie & I in AM & Frank & I in eve 28 Mo Passed Anatomy exam. Light snow snowed last night 3 -4 inches this morn 29 Tu Studying for Council Exam cold Fine 30 Wed " " " " " " Went down to see "Myles" 31 Thu " " " " " Fine weather both sleighs & waggons running 1st April " " " " sleighs still running 2 Sat Got carriage for Baby Fine Emma Sharp here at market studying 3 Sun At Queen St in morn & Sy denham st in eve Fine 4 Mo Studying for exams Father McLean here 5 Tu Commenced Council Examination Took Anatomy 6 Wed Took Chemistry examin (Theoretical) Fine 7 Thu " Materia Medica & Pharmacy " Fine 8 Fri Took Physiology & Histology Fine 9 Sat " Prac Chemistry, & Toxicology Fine </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> April (Bk. 28.) No. 3 Train,__________Conductor,_________ 1^887 . No of Car. FROM 1st TO REMARKS. 1 Ju 10 Sun at Queen St & Wm - ville T.G. Williams church Fine 2 Wed 11 Studying up for Oral exam Fine 3 Thu 12 " " " " " Father McLean started for Dakota 4 Fri 13 Wed getting reaedy for exam Fine 5 Sat 14 Thu oral exam on all primary subjects Fine. 15 Fri Rain W. J. Maxwell went home. Alna came home P. M. light rain 16 Sat Went down to market & strolled around city with Alva fine 17 Sun At W Williamsville church A.M & Queen eve Fine 18 Mo Alva started for Gananoque & Frank & I started went to Westbrook Uncle Ale Fine 19 Tu At uncle Alex Fine 20 Wed . From uncle Alex to uncle John Bells Fine 21 Thu West to Uncle William Bills Fine 22 Fri Called at Jas Bells & took dinner with Aunt Catherine Fine 23 Sat at Uncle alex again Rain 24 Sun } At West brook T Smails preached Fine 25 Mo | Emie & I came back to K in stage 1 Lecture Fine 26 Fu | Frank & baby came in today Fine 27 Wed | At city hall Lauration day Fine 28 Thu | Rained most of day . On Friday look sanitary Science. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> May (Bk. 28.) No. 5 Train,__________Conductor,_________ 1^887 . No of Car. FROM 29th Ap TO May REMARKS. 29 Fri Fixing up around house. Fine 30 Sat Fine Bought crib for baby At Market Painted chair & varnished crib &c 1st Sun May } At Queen St A & P.M. Mr Bland AM & Mr Whiting P.M. Fine 2 Mo At Hospital saw an operation for Ulcer Fine Lecture at 5 P.M. 3 Tu Frank commenced Housecleaning Fine 4 Wed At Hospital A.M. & Med Juriprudence 5 P.M. Fine 5 Thu Helping Frank at Housekeeping Fine 6 Fri At Housecleaning } Took Lecture on Sanitary Science Fine 7 Sat At Hospital A.M. Fine Saw uncle Alex & Aunt & Mr J Simpson 8 Sun At Queen St Church opening Fine Rev H Bland preached in AM & Rev Dr Douglass Eve 9 Mo At Hospital & Medical Jurisprudence 10 Tu At Home writing most of day. Fine 11 Wed At Hospital & Medical Jurisprudence At Prayer Meeting in eve Fine 12 Thu At Home cleaned Privy & fixed floor of wood shed Fine 13 Fri At Post mortem at Hospital } no Sanitary Science Fine part 14 Sat At Hospital Post Mortem remainder, Fine writing notes on Obstetrics 15 Sun At Queen St Church Rev Mr Hall preached in A.M. & Rev Dr Nelles in eve Fine 16 Mo Fine at Hospital & Lectures Med Juris 17 Tu At Hospital again fine weather 18 Wed Took first case to diagnosis Fine </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> May & June (Bk. 28.) No. 5 & 6 Train,__________Conductor,_________ 187 87 . No of Car. FROM 19th May TO May REMARKS. May 19 Thu At Hospital copying out Obstetrical notes. 20 Fri Presented report on case Hospital Mrs School aft Fine 21 Sat Writing & studying Fine 22 Sun At Queen St A & PM. Rev AB Chambers in PM & Rev T.G. Williams A.M. X 23 Mo Have drills 3 or 4 times ambulance corps Fine At Hosp & Med Juris 24 Tu Marched with 16th P.W.O over to Barrefield Rained a good part of day 25 Wed Fine at Hosp & Med Juris, writing out Obstet notes 26 Thu Took Med Juris , Fine, In eve at Queen St Church Revs Potts, Burwash & Dewart spoke 27 Fri At Medical Juris. Rev Mr Philps here Fine 28 Sat Mrs Wm McLean went home. Jas Hall here to dinner Fine O 29 Sun At Queen & Sydenham St Churches. Fine Rev Mr Philps } Rev Dr Carman {illegible}iation service 30 Mo At Hospital AM & Medical Jurisprudence PM Fine Rev Mr SD Chown here for tea 31 Tu At home most of day } at Med Juris PM Rev Jas Lawson here ] at S School meeting in eve 1st June Rained most of day No Med Juris 2 Thu At Med Jurisprudence cloudy Hospital no lecture 3 Fri At Hospital & Sanitary Science Fine 4 Sat Went out to Asylum Fine at market 5 Sun At Queen St AM & Pm both Frank & I Fine Mr Whiting AM Mr Bland PM O Philip Jen & Min Bell here & Mr Jas, Edgar & Harper Coates Conference sitting in Kingston X Mrs Wm McLean here from Farmville </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> June (Bk. 28.) No. 6 Train,__________Conductor,_________ 187 87 . No of Car. FROM 6th June TO May REMARKS. 6 Mo Rain At Medical Jurisprudence studying at Sanis & Juris 7 Tu At Hospital saw operation on ankle removing cuticle & scrape Fine No Med Juris 8 Wed No Lectures either Hosp or Med Juris 9 Thu Had Lectures on Med Jurisprudence no Hospital lectures Fine 10 Fri Took last lectures on Sanitary Science Fine Studying up for exam 11 Sat Fine. At Market. Ernie went to Brockville 12 Sun went to Queen St AM & Frank in eve Fine 13 Mo Ernie came back & Will Maxwell with him At Hospital 14 Tu Studying up for exam. Fine 15 Wed At Hospital saw cataract removed saw an ey taken out Fine 16 Thu At Med Juris & Sanitary Science 17 Fri Did not go to Hospital studying 18 Sat Maggie H Bell here. Fine At Market 19 Sun At Queen St AM & P.M. Rain 20 Mo Took Med Juris & San Science exam went to Montreal at night Fine 21 Tu At Uncle Jas Bells & around street with Battalian Rain 22 Wed. Came home from Montreal Fine 23 Thu } got report of exam, Passed in both Sanit Science & med Juris Fine 24 Fri } Got Dunglisous Dictionary Fine </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> June & July (Bk. 28.) No._______ Train,__________Conductor,_________ 187 . No of Car. FROM TO May REMARKS. 25 Sat Uncle Jno, Aunt Ellen & Rose here Fine At Final subjects. light shower 26 Sun At Queen St A & PM, Mr Whiting AM & Mr Bland PM Fine 27 Mo Fine working at final work at Hospital 28 Tu At final work Fine 29 Wed At McGillivery studying Fine at Hospital in AM 30 Thu Mr Thomspon Killed by fireworks in eve Celebration of Queens Jubilee Fine 1 July Hot day At Review of Troops, Fine man drowned today 2 Sat Frank & I went out to Uncle Alex Bells Fine 3 Sun Hot & dry. Frank & the rest of fam to Westbrook 4 Mo At Uncle Wms & Johns & Aunt Catherines Fine & hot 5 Tu At Uncle Alex, Got out fossils Fine 6 Wed Went to Hartington, Saw Charles Bell Uncle Alex Maggie & Hiram Bell Fine 7 Thu At Harrowsmith to Jas Kelsoes & took tea with Maggie Lee. Fine 8 Fri I came back to Kingston Fine got Sargeant arm bandaging 9 Sat Frank came home today Fine studying at finals 10 Sun Heard Rev Mr Sparling AM & Rev S Bland P.M. } light rain 11 Mo At Hospital Fine Hot & dry 12 Tu Got Suit dark {illegible} Hat Hypodermic syringe } Hot Fine 13 Wed Started for B Went out to farm went down on "Pelsia" str Fine 14 Thu Visiting at farm Pa Ma Maggie Henry & Syd well Fine </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> July (Bk. 28.) No. 7 Train,__________Conductor,_________ 187 7 . No of Car. FROM 15 July TO 3rd Aug REMARKS. 15 Fri Made Splints for Loyd Hurds legs Fine ground very dry 16 Sat Fine, Reading & Amusing ourselves today 17 Sun At Bethel Church, Mr Shorey preached Fine 18 Mo Studying surgery "Wyeths" Fine weather extremely hot 19 Tu Jno Henry buried at B rowed up to cemetery Fine 20 Wed Geo & Wm Wood, Ernie & I went up the river at Mrs McIntoshs & Murphys 21 Thu Rain, Called at Ad McGuins, Mrs Knapp &c went back to farm 22 Fri Helped put up crosspiece for hayfork in Horse stable some rain 23 Sat Pa, Frank, H Hat & I drove down to S Mt Fine & cool At Alva's 24 Sun Heard Cornett at Presb church fine 25 Mo Drove out to Josiah Renders. Fine 26 Tu Visited at S{illegible} & Jno McTavishes Fine Good crop of hay down here 27 Wed Drove in from Jos Renders to Jno Frasers stayed at Uncles all night Fine 28 Thu Drove from S Mt to Spencerville Pa drove home 29 Fri Fine clear day, took a drive with Dr McLean & another Rev SD Chown 30 Sat Took dinner Dr & I at Jos McLeans shower in evening 31 Sun at Jos McLeans & Spencerville preacher SD Chown Fine 1st Aug } Frank & Hattie went to Jos McLeans Read at Drs 2 Tu Studying some of the Dr's cases fine 3 Wed Got the Drs horse & drove to J McLeans Fine </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> August (Bk. 28.) No. 8 Train,__________Conductor,Fraser 187 7 . No of Car. FROM 4th Aug TO 23rd REMARKS. 4 Thu Frank baby & I drove back from Jos McLeans to Dr McLeans Fine 5 Fri Frank & Lizzie went to Bishops Mills Fine 6 Sat Put Plaster Jacket on Smiths Leg Fine 7 Sun At Quat Meeting Spencer Chown Preacher Fine 8 Mo Drove from Spencers to S Mt 9 Tu Mrs Render Had a paralytic stroke At Jos Renders, Uncle Jno & Alva Drove back to Spencerville Fine 10 Wed Came back to Spencerville. Fine 11 Thu Went with Dr to J Frasers. Fine young man had intrapelvic abcess 12 Fri Reading most of day Frank with at Jos McLeans } at Spencers with Lizzie McLean 13 Sat Took Tea at Mrs Whites At Jos McLeans Fine 14 Sun At Prayer Meeting & Preaching at McLeans Fine Mr Chown preached 15 Mo Jos & Justus McLean & their wives drove Frank & I home Fine } 2B 16 Tu In Brockville to see Beach he not home Pa drove me Fine 17 Wed At Mr Maxwells in P.M. Fine reading in AM 18 Thu Visiting & reading 19 Fri Cooler weather but fine Reading 20 Sat Frank & I visiting in Brockv Fine 21 Sun Heard Rev Mr Blanchet at Bethel Fine 22 Mo Helped patch Barn roof fine Visited at Dunhams 23 Tu Pa at Market I walked in & out to B went in to see Beacock cool </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> Aug & Sept (Bk. 28.) No. 8-9 Train,__________Conductor,_________18^87 . No of Car. FROM TO REMARKS. 24 Wed Wm J Maxwell Frank & I went up to Kingston Took train Fine Found all right 25 Thu went to McGilliverys & to Hospital Fine 26 Fri " " " " " " Very dry time wells failing X 27 Sat Montreal Fred Bell here. Fine Philip, Maggie, Aunt Susannah Uncle Wm & Anne here 28 Sun Frank at church in AM & I in PM Fine day Bland AM Whiting PM 29 Mo At Hospital dissecting brain Fine at McGilliverys in PM 30 Tu At McGilliverys studying & also dissecting Brain 31st Wed Sept Oct Got House from R. Love at Hospital Fine 2 Thu Sept Moved 5 loads furniture to house 332 5 Brock St Fine 3 Sat Aunt Helen Bell of Montreal here Moved Piano & Hair set furniture Fine 4 Sun Frank heard Mr Whiting in AM & I heard Salem Bland in eve 5 Mo Went to Barnums show Fine at McGilliverys WJ Max & I 6 Fri At Hospital man with double fracture of his lower jaw at McGilliverys Fine 7 Wed Seen Pacentesis performed on Mrs Burk went with W Maxwell & Dr Fenwick 8 Thu Went to Commercial Union Picnic over at Wolf Island Fine 9 Fri Went over to Point to see Mrs Burke wound oozing yet Fine grinding 10 Sat At market got 1 Qr mutton 4 1/2 Per lb Fine day Uncle Jas Bell here & Geo. 11 Sun At Queen St in eve Whiting spoke Fine 12 Mo At McGilliverys, Rain. grinding at home X wrote up suddards case </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> September (Bk. 28.) No. 9 Train,__________Conductor, J.B.F. 18^87 . No of Car. FROM 13th Sept TO REMARKS. 13 Tu At Hospital Saw operation on Tibia knee - opened Fine 14 Wed At operation scraping Tibia cupping & puncture Hydraulic 15 thu Rained Father McLean came back from Nebraska Fine AM 16 Ri At McGil home & hospital Tine + 17 Sat Uncles Jas, Wm & Alex Bell & wives here Uncle Jas wife & 4 Children started for home Fine 18 Sun At Mr WJ Crothers class in morn & at 2 services Mr Bland & Whiting Fine 19 Mo At McGillverys A.M. got wood saw } Ovariotomy performed by X 20 Went over to Fort hill in PM Father McLean Ernie & I Fine 21 Wed At McGilliverarys & with Gillies in PM Am light rain 22 Thu At Hospital grinding up with McGraw Fine also at McGillivarys 23 Fri At TH Suddards Post Mortem At Hospital Fine 24 Sat At Hospital Market &c Studying Fine 25 Sun at Queen St in eve Frank in AM Fine Father McLean at Gate's 26 Mo At McGillivarys in AM Fine reading on finals 27 Tu P & Mde Jno Fraser Sim Fraser Lill & Sims wife were here Fine 28 Wed Studying most of day Fine Mr & Mrs & Alice Mitchell, Mrs Murphy & Maud here II 29 Thu Went out to Fair Fine Took Pa & Uncle Jno Fraser through Museum 30 Fri went studied at home shower Pa & Uncle Jno Fraser went home II At Hospital on 1st obstretric case X Drs Dupuis & Fenwick on Mrs Fanny Bell + saw an operation on mans lower jaw </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> October (Bk. 28.) No. 10 Train,__________Conductor, J.B.F. 187 87 . No of Car. FROM 1st Oct TO 19th REMARKS. 1st Sat Oct At Hospital. showery Father McLean went to B Mr, Mrs & Alice Mitchell, Mrs Murphy & Maud went home to B 2 Sun at Queen St AM Mr Whiting & PM Rev Salem Bland Frank & I in eve 3 Mo At Hospital 2nd Obstretric case Rain. Sim Fraser, Jas Maxwell & I went over to Point 4 Tu Opening addresses by the professors Not much done today Rain 5 Wed at Prac Med, Obstect & Surgery dark & gloomy cool 6 " " " " " About 40 Freshmen entered this year 7 Fri At Prac med, Obstret, Surgery & Hospital 8 Sat Over at Hospital, at Market, Have had a rainy spell following the drought 9 Sun At Queen St Mr Whiting & Bland preached went A & PM. 10 Mo At Prac Med Surg, Obstret Hosp & Med showery 11 Tu At Surg Prac Med Obstretrics, At Med Jurisprudence cooler 12 Wed At Prac Med, Surg, Obstret, & Hospital clinic Showery 13 Thu At Prac Med, Obstretrics, no surgery Fine 14 Fri At Anat, surg, Prac Med, & Obstretrics In eve had Election of court officers Fine 15 Sat At Y.M.C.A. in AM & to Market In PM to Hotel dieu Fine 16 Sun At Queen St AM Rev S.H.Bland preached In Eve Ernie & Frank went & Ernie Joined the church 17 Mo Convocation day, No lectures, at Dr Saunders fixed Battery Fine 18 Tu At Obstret, Pract Med & Surgery 19 Wed At Hospital surgical clinic by gallery AT Hendersons Photographs Prof DuPuis at surg Prac & Obstret got Photographs taken Fine </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> October (Bk. 28.) No. 10 Train,__________Conductor, J.B.F. 187 87 . No of Car. FROM 20th Oct TO 8th Nov REMARKS. 20 Thu At Obstret, Prac & surg Rain 21 Fri At Freshmen reception Y.M.C.A. in convocation Hall Fine 22 Sat At Market, Y.M.C.A & Hospital & Hotel Dieu Aunt Catherine here Fine 23 Sun Rain at night, In eve heard Rev Mr S Bland in Sydenham At Hospital 24 Mo At Obstret, Prac Med & Surg Fine got Potters Mat Med, Edis & Tyson 25 Tu AT Med Juris, Obstret, Pract & Surg Fine cool day 26 Wed At Clinic at Hospital & Practice Frost Fine surgery & Obstret 27 Thu At Practic Med, Surg & Obstret Fine 28 Tu At Reception in in Queen St Meth Church At Surg, Practice, Obstret 29 Sat Snow in afternoon, At Hospital ed ymca in AM. & Hotel Dieu 30 Sun At Queen St A & PM, Fine & Cold 31 Mo Took regular classes. Fine 1st Nov Tu } At regular classes AT Maggie Frizzells case 2 Wed Clinic at Hospital, At Surg, Prac & Obstret Fine 3 Thu At Prac Med, Obstret, Surgery & Hospital Fine Father McLean here from Brock 4 Fri Fine At Obstret, Prac Med, & an operation at Hotel Dieu, removing cancer of breast & + 5 Sat At Y.M.C.A A.M. Hospital P.M. Fine Frank & Father McLean & Baby at Highlands 6 Sun At Queen St AM Mr Whiting & PM Mr Salem Bland 7 Mo Had monthly exam in Obstretrics. Fine Had Prac Med, no surgery At Hospital Fine 8 Tu At Obstret, Prac Surg & Hospital very Fine day. + & also cancer of scrotum & cord </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> November (Bk. 28.) No. 11 Train,__________Conductor,________ 187 87 . No of Car. FROM Nov 9 TO Nov REMARKS. 9 Wed At regular work at Hospital Fine & clear 10 Thu At Practice surg, no surgery at Obstretics fine snow at night 11 Fri Had Monthly exam on Practic, At Obstret, & surgery no clinic Snow 12 Sat Frank, Father Mc & Baby came in from Westbrook At Hotel Dieu & Hospital 13 Sun At Queen St Am Mr Bland & Pm Mr Whiting In eve Frank & I at Chalmers YMCA } 8:30 14 Mo Went to see Dr Saunders about office work Had Clinic, at Obstret, Prac & Surgery 15 Tu Rain, At Obstret, Prac, Surgery At Dr Saunders office 16 Wed At Hospital Clinic, Obstret, Prac & Surgery Fine most of day 17 Thu Thanksgiving day, Fine, no Classes today Bright & sunshiny, no frost, grass green yet 18 Fri at Hospital. Fine. waggons running no snow 19 Sat At Saunders in AM & went out to Wilbur mines in P.M. for Dr Mundell, snow 20 Sun Out at mines, at service in School house snowed most of day 21 Mo Came back from Wilber, at Lectures in evening some snow here. 22 Tue At Obstret, Practice & surgery snow nearly all away 23 Wed " " " " Fine days & weather 24 Thu Fine, some frost, & in eve snow 25 At Obstret, Practice & Surgery Fine Dark day. at Hospital 26 Sat At Hospital, Hotel Dieu & Saunders made up 240 Pills Fine Rain 27 Sun Streets very sloppy, at Queens St A & PM Mr Whiting in AM & Salem Bland PM. Rain 28 Mo At surgery, Practice, Obstret & Hospital Fine most of day but cloudy, snow </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> November & December (Bk. 28.) No. 11 Train,__________Conductor,________ 187 87 . No of Car. FROM Nov 29 TO Nov REMARKS. 29 Tu At Regular work - college. Fine + 30 Wed Father McLean went to Brockville at regular work 1st Thu Put up coal stove & got in coal Ground frozen up 2 Fri At Hospital, Prac, Obstret & surgery 3 Sat At Alma Mater Elections. At Hotel Dieu Fine 4 Sun Rain, At Queen St A & PM. Bland Whiting 5 Mo At Exam in Obstretrics, At Prac & Surg At Hospital in eve Soft 6 Tu At Obstretrics, Practice, & Surgery Fine warm & pleasant 7 Wed At regular classes except Obstret nice Fine 8 Thu % Weather Mild, grass Quite green yet Have not had any severy frost yet 9 Fri At Hospital, Obstretrics, Practice & surgery Fine 10 Sat Rain most of day, at Hotel Dieu & Hospital Theodore Miller here 11 Sun At Sydenham St Church Rain Rev Hiraive preached 12 Mo At Practice exam, At Obstret, Surgery Fine 13 Tu " " Obstretrics, & Surgery Fine 14 Wed At Practice Obstret & no surgery Jennie Bell here Boys stoked it. 15 Thu At Montreal as delegate to Bishops college. Fine % Appointed delegate to Bishops college + Wed con Three operations today, Abcess, Tanotomy & secondary shoulder operation </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> December (Bk. 28.) No. 12 Train,__________Conductor,________ 187 87 . No of Car. FROM 16 Dec TO REMARKS. 16 Fri Went around city with the students at Uncle James Bells in eve. Fine 17 Sat At Geo Stoves, R McKechnies, started home little snow in the city 18 Sun Home from Montreal. Fine. was not at church 19 Mo went out to Wilbur mines for Dr Munhall light snow last night. Fine 20 Tu Came back from " " Fine some sleighs running 21 Wed Frank, Ernie, Will, Baby & I went to B snowed in night & forenoon 22 Thu At Jno McLeans in P.M. at home A.M. 23 Fri Henry Hurd & I in Brockville & Maggie & Frank At entertainment (S.S.) in School house in eve 24 Sat Frank, Baby & I went to B at Jas Murphys over night cold weather 25 Sun At Brockville Took Dinner at Jas Murphys Tea at J.B.McIntosh's 26 Mo Came out home & took another xmas dinner wind blew hard & very cold 27 Tu Went down to Mr Maxwells in P.M. Frank, Baby & I cold 28 Wed Frank at Jno McLeans, I helped paper bedroom cold 29 Thu In Brockville in the afternoon and at night went to a party at Maxwells. 30 Fri Went to Mr Dunhams for a visit. Fine all the family home but Emma 31 Sat Frank & I went in to B with Henry Hurd & stayed most of the day at R.Bell's. 1st Sun Jan 1888 } Pa & Ma, Henry Hurd Maggie & her two children are living near Brockville, Jennie has two children & is living in Friend Nebraska, Alva and Ellen with their baby are visiting </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> (Bk. 28.) No. ________Train,__________Conductor,________ 187 . No of Car. FROM TO REMARKS. at the old homestead: Alva having rented his place in South Mountain. They have just finished a new addition to the house and Pa & Ma tak one end and Henry & Maggie the other. I am living at 332 Brock St Kingston studying medicine, have passed my primary exam before the council & " & Intermediate exam before the college beside two of the final subjects. Ernie is with us & Will Maxwell. Grandma Fraser, Uncles Jno, Wm, Sam & Aunt Alida are alive with their wives & husband. Uncles Jno Alex Wm & Jas Bell & their wives are alive and Aunts Mary & Margaret & their Husbands are alive too. During the year Minnie & Rosa McKechnie were married. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> January (Bk. 28.) No. 1 Train,__________Conductor,________ 18788. . No of Car. FROM 1st TO REMARKS. 1st Jan 1888 Sun. Went to Bethel & heard Mr Shorey at S.H. in A.M. light rain in A.M. 2nd Mo Will Maxwell Frank Hattie & I came back to Kingston, Found things all right 3 Tu Commenced to write my Thesis Fine At Hospital last night confinement 4 Wed Called at 6 A.M to Hospital to a confinement writing on my thesis snow 5 Thu Writing up Hemiplegia. Sleighing quite good no lectures yet 6 Fri at Hospital. Fine At Thesis 7 Sat Aunt Susannah Uncle Alex & Philip here stormy in the morning 8 Sun At Queen St PM " Salem Bland Fine Frank & I PM AM Rev Mr Houston 9 Mo At Obstretrics & Practice, no surgery Lectures commenced today fine 10 Tu At Dr Saunders in A.M. at surgery Practice & Obstretrics in P.M. snow 11 Wed At Hospital in morning; operation by Dr Dupuis At Lectures in P.M. Very fine 12 Wed At Obstretrics, Practice & surgery Fine but cold 13 Fri At Hospital, Practice & surgery no Obstretrics. Fine but strong south wind snowed 14 Sat At Hospital. Y.M.C.A & Hotel Dieu 15 Sun At Queen St A & P.M. Revs {Bland Whiting sidewalks very slippery 16 Mo at regular work. Fine 17 Tu At Practice, surgery, Obstretrics & Med Juris Cold & Fine 18 Wed At Practice & surgery, No Obstret at Hospital. Fine 19 Thu At regular classes. cold Fine 20 Fri Fine & cold Ther 10 {symbol for degrees} below zero at regular classes </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> January (Bk. 28.) No. 1 Train,__________Conductor,________ 18788. . No of Car. FROM 21st Jan TO REMARKS. 21 Sat, Ther 15 below Zero, Fine Principal Grant addressed the Y.M.C.A. at Hospitals 22 Sun Heard Revs Whiting & Bland 23 Mo Took regular lectures 24 Tu Weather extremely cold the Thermometer often far below zero 25 Wed At Lectures. Fine 26 Thu Roads & Railways blocked with snow 27 Fri At Hospital & Lectures 28 Sat At Hospital. Y.M.C A. & Hotel Dieu Leader T.J.Jamieson 29 Sun Heard Rev Mr Bland in A.M. & Rev Mr McGillivary P.M. 30 Mo Very cold weather. At Hospital at Lectures. Exam on obstetrics 31 Tu. At Obstetrics, Practice & surgery cold & Fine 1st Feb The weather very moderate but Fine Hospital roads has been blocked. 3 Lectures 2 Thu Minnie Bell here. Very fine day at regular lectures 3 Fri at Obstetrics, Practice & surgery Fine Snow in eve at Hospital 4 Sat. Father McLean came up from Brockville Drifted Rain in eve. At Hospitals 5 Sun At Queen St Meth church. Fine 6 Mo At H.J. Saunders. Fine & cool 7 Tu At regular lectures. Cold 8 Wed At Practice, surgery & Obstetrics 9 Thu Cold weather at regular lectures </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> Febuary (Bk. 28.) No. 2 Train,__________Conductor,________ 18788. . No of Car. FROM TO REMARKS. 10 Fri Thermom 14 below zero. Fine. At regular classes 11 Sat At Hospital, Hotel Dieu & Y.M.C.A. 12 Sun At Queen St in A.M. Fine & cold 13 Mo At Practice, Obstetrics & Surgery, Fine warmer weather 14 Tu Went to Wilbur Mines for Dr Mundell Rain in A.M. turning very cold at night 15 Wed Returned from Wilbur. Clear & Cold At Obstetrics, no surgery or practice 16 Thu Ther 15 {symbol for degrees} below zero. Cold but fine 17 Fri At Hospital A.M. Mild fine sunshiny 18 Sat At Hospitals, Cold 19 Sun At Queen St church. Fine 20 Mo At regular lectures. Fine 21 " " " " 22 Wed at regular Lectures, At Hospital 23 Thu At " " very Fine Like spring weather 24 Fri Beautiful day at Hospital Father McLean & I went to B & Jos McLeans 25 Sat went from Jos McLeans to Spencerville & from that back of {illegible} & home Rain & snow 26 Sun At Father Fraser's all day in eve at J McLeans Went to B at night 27 Mo at Practice & Obstetrics. Fine. Cold came up from Brockville 28 Tu At Surgery, Practice & Obstetrics Fine 29 Wed At Hospital & regular lectures </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> March (Bk. 28.) No. 3 Train,__________Conductor,________ 18788. . No of Car. FROM 1st March TO 20th Mar REMARKS. 1st March At Practice & Obstetrics stormed. Quite mild 2 Fri Colder, stormed, at Lectures 3 Sat Went out to Uncle Alex, with Uncle Wm Frank & Hattie went out with Philip. cold Fine 3rd Got examination ticket - Final - for Queens 4 Sun Came in from Uncle Alex. Cold & Fine 5 Mo At Practice, Obstet & Surgery Fine 6 Tu Had a dissecting group taken. 7 Wed At Hospital, Practice & Obstetrics 8 Thu No surgery. Had practice & Obstet Fine 9 Fri Had last Lectures of the season Fine 10 Sat Frank & Hattie cam in from WBrook. Got final group taken. Fine. At Hospital 11 Sun Not feeling extra & did not go to church 12 Mo Studying for exam. To hear Mifs Dinsdale in eve. cold 13 Tu Stormed nearly all day. At Home 14 Wed At Hospital. Fine. grinding with Kayle & Chamberlain Roads blocked 15 Thu at regular studying. Fine. 16 Frin Getting up Final work " 17 Sat At Hospital Thos R. Dupuis last lecture of 88 Fine 18 Sun At Queen St church Miss Dinsdale spoke A large number out 19 Mo. Father McLean came up from Spencerville Fine 20 Tu Took surgery exam both Royal & Trinity Fine. Wrote A & PM. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> March & April (Bk. 28.) No. 3 & 4 Train,__________Conductor,________ 18788. . No of Car. FROM 21st March TO 9th April REMARKS. 21 Wed Wrote on Practice Royal A.M. & Obstetrics P.M Trinity 22 Thu Wrote on Obstetrics AM Royal & Practice P.M Trinity 23 Fri Packing up goods for Spencerville Fine & cold 24 Sat Packing up Household goods. Fine. waggons running 25 Sun At Queen St Meth church 26 Mo Shipped goods to Spencerville (Household) Rained & snowed Frank & FAther Baby & Ernie to Brock 27 Tu Had an oral exam took exam on Practice, Obstetrics & surgery 28 Wed snowed & Rained. Went down to Spencerville from Kingston 29 Thu Drawing Household goods from staion to Spencerville Fine 30 Fri Took team to Prescott & went to B and out home. Fine Putting away goods. 31 Sat Went up to Kingston expecting to write on the council exam. Fine 1st April At 3rd Meth Church AM & 1st in eve Called at Cyrus Sharp's & Jno Cowdy's eve 2 Mo Preparing for exam in AM & to start for home P.M. Fine 3 Tu Came to Spencerville Fine 4 Wed Made a trip to Jas McLennans Fine Frank & bab Hattie up to Jos McLeans 5 Thu Rained most of day. Fixed pump 6 Fri Weather cleared up, Busy all day. 7 Sat Out to Jno Vincents, Frank & Hattie & Ernie Father McLean to Mrs Knapps funeral came back 8 Sun At " " in A.M. Fine at home all day. Frank at church 9 Mo Wm Maxwell came down. very fine an easy day </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> April (Bk. 28.) No. 4 Train,__________Conductor,________ 18788. . No of Car. FROM 10th April TO REMARKS. 10 Tu Father McLean came back from Mrs Knapps funeral Rain P.M. Fine A.M. } W.J.Max away 5 P.M. 11 Wed Rain At Keelers to see child. got one bbl sugar from Kingston 12 Thu Light snow at night & cold Out to Mr Cummins in A.M. 13 Fri at Nat Bartons & Jos McLeans Took Ernie McLean up to ^ Fine Frost last night 14 Sat " " " & office work. Fine part of day some more snow 15 Sun Fine day at Nat Bartons & Pat Gores in eve Heard Rev SD Chown in A.M. 16 Mo Had a busy day. Fine Roads bad mud deep in some places & snow deep in others 17 Tu At Bartons & Whites in A.M. Fine shots of the road drying up 18 Wed W.J.Maxwell here & he & Father McLean Roads bad. went out to Bishops Mills 19 Thu Father McLean back. Plenty of mud. Cool 20 Fri Some snow fell. Roads sloppy 21 Sat Fine at usual work. Not out today 22 Sun Fine At Mr Melville's funeral Heard Rev Kellock preach 23 Mo AT work in office most of day Fine 24 Tu At Mrs Dillaboughs in A.M. Fine a busy day 25 Wed at Mr Sellecks, Lydia's & Cummins. Dr & Mrs McLean at Prescott. Roads drying Fine 26 Thu At Mrs Dillaboughs, some sowing done Fine 27 Fri at Cummins to see children Fine Fine & warm 28 Sat. At Geo Smiths (wife confirmed) Fine Roads good & dust flying Grass beginning to appear in spots. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> May (Bk. 28.) No. 5 Train,__________Conductor,________ 18788. . No of Car. FROM TO REMARKS. 29 Sun Heard Rev S.D.Chown. Fine At Prayer meeting in eve. 30 Mo Cold. Raw day. but Fine at regular work 1st May Busy day. At P. Cottons Father McLean at B. snow & rain Fine 2 Wed Fine day. not very busy 3 Thu Queens Collage Glee club gave a concert here tonight. Fine 4 Fri Father McLean came back here Jos. Fred & Wm Lillie McLean here Fine 5 Sat At Posting books. Fine. 6 Sun Heard Mr Chown A.M. & at prayer meeting in eve Fine 7 Mo Fine day. I was not out. Roads good Posting books 8 Tu Posting books & studying. Fine 9 Wed Father McLean & Lizzie Mc went to Winchester Fine 10 Thu Fine day. Nice growing shower last night Roads dry & good 11 Fri Fine most of day. At usual work 12 Sat Father McLean & Lizzie came back from Winchester Fine most of day shower 13 Sun At church. Heard Mr Chown preach At prayer meeting in eve. 14 Mo Busy day. Fine Roads good 15 Tu Dr McLean & family went to Bishops Mills Quiet day. Fine 16 Wed Rain & Hail. At Geo Cummins. weather cold 17 Thu Fine day. At Thos Smailes child. grass in good condition </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> May (Bk. 28.) No. 5 Train,__________Conductor,________ 18788. . No of Car. FROM TO REMARKS. 18 Fri SC McLean wife & family came home Frank & I & Father at Jos McLeans PM. From B-Mills Light shower 19 Sat At ordinary work. The weather keeps very cool Rain 20 Sun At Church in A.M. Rev SD Chown preached Fine day, but cool 21 Mo At ordinary work. Studying also Fine 22 Tu S.C.McLean & Family went to Brock & Farmersville Fine 23 Wed Made a visit at D Pitts & Bannens Fine 24 Thu Geo W Bishop & wife here Fine at PM 25 FRi " " " " " S.C. McLean & wife & Family went away. at David Pitts came home. Fine 26 Sat at usual work & reading. Fine 27 Sun at Prayer meeting in eve Frank went in A.M. 28 Mo Drove to David Pitts. Fine 29 Tu Frank Hattie & Father McLean drove up to Brockville I went up by Railroad. Fine 30 Wed At Jno McLeans & Father Frasers Fine 31 Thu Went to Brock. Visited Geo W Bishops & Mrs Murphys Fine 1st June Fri At B Cemetery AM. Fine & at Knapps, RM Bells Mrs Dougs & A McGuins PM 2 Sat Came back from Brockville light showers 3 Sun Dry weather crops suffering. Fine 4 Mo At regular work. no great rush today. 5 Tu Heavy Gale of wind & rain much damage done 6 Wed crops look better after the rain Several people killed by yesterdays storm I went to Prescott AM. } H Mc at Kemptville </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> June (Bk. 28.) No. 6 Train,__________Conductor,________ 18788. . No of Car. FROM 7th June TO REMARKS. 7 Thu Negotiations going on about Mrs Imrie's places. Fine 8 Fri Nothing unusual, regular work Fine 9 Sat Mad a verbal agreement with Mrs Imrie about her place. Fine 10 Sun Terrific thunder shower in eve. Heard Rev Kellock - ordained deacon. 11 Mo H McL to Jesse McLeans, At Whitleys, Greys Bannens & Lemans Rain 12 Tu A rush of business, crops looking nicely Fine 13 Wed Busy day at Greys Bannens &c Rain last night Fine 14 Thu Making out S.C.McLeans accounts Fine 15 Fri Very heavy thunder shower this P.M. not extra busy today 16 Sat At Greys & Bannens. Jos McLean & wife here H. McLean back again Fine 17 Sun Fine at home most of day Took Father McLean to Jos McLeans 18 Mo At Mr Greys. Hot close day 19 Tu Business Keeping up very well at usual work 20 Wed Reading up on surgery. Fine 21 Thu Thermometer 116 in sun Fine not much driving today 22 Fri Hot close day. Light showers Reading surgery 23 Sat At Ventnor David Browns shower Dr McLean & Family at Bishops Mills 24 Sun Heard Rev SD Chown A.M. 25 Mo At regular work 26 Tu Reading up & at office work Rain </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> June (Bk. 28.) No. 6 - 7 Train,__________Conductor,________ 18788. . No of Car. FROM 27th June TO 16th July REMARKS. 27 Wed At G Greys, Moderately busy At L Lyddia's Fine 28 Thu Father McLean to Bishops Mills for Lizzie & children cold day 29 Fri Frank & I at Joseph McLeans. Fine Got 1.00 worth of berries 13 baskets 30 Sat Reading Most of day (surgery) Fine Not very times (busy) 1st Sun At Home all day. Hattie not well. Fine day 2 Mo Reading. Fine weather. } Some hay cut 3 Tu At A.OU.W strawberry festival at usual work Fine 4 Wed Father McLean & I drove up to Brockville Fine 5 Thu At Henry Whitleys, all day. Fine Came back from Brockville. Got $800.00 6 Fri At Lyddia's, Jno Pitts & Henry Whitleys. Fine 7 Sat Uncle John Fraser & Josiah Render took dinner with us today. Fine Roads dusty 8 Sun At S.S. in morn & Frank at Prayer meeting in eve 9 Mo Plastering Fine day. Making preparations to move. 10 Tu Bot House & Lot in Spencerville from Mrs Imrie for $1600.00 gave $800.00 down and mortgage for rest 11 Wed Plastered up & Papered rooms O 12 Thu Moved part of our goods from Dr McLeans to our new home. 13 Fri Getting carpets down to their place &c Fine 14 Sat Moved Piano, Trunks valises Father McLean, & Ernie to Jno McLeans 15 Sun Frank at Presbyterian church A.M. & U at Meth in eve. 16 Mo Fine day. Not much biz today but working around house </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> July (Bk. 28.) No. 7 Train,__________Conductor,________ 18788. . No of Car. FROM 17th July TO Aug 5 REMARKS. 17 Tu At work around house getting things in place. Fine 18 Wed Rain today which was needed very much, everything very dry 19 Thu Cutting down burdocks weeds &c Fine day 20 Fri Getting things in order in & about the house Fine 21 Sat At L Lyddia's Fine. Fixed up around house Read Med, Juris 22 Sun At Hermon Andersons vst-wf. Fine Mayer{illegible}ing in eve 23 Mo Took down henhouse & began to prepare for moving barn. Fine AM 24 Tu Made shoes for Barn. Went to Rex Hutchcrofts- injured head. Fine 25 Wed Took out timbers boards &c from barn Fine. Dry weather 26 Thu Took floor out of carriage house and fixed it up. Fine. Put shoes under barn 27 Fri Floored over the carriage house Fine 28 Sat Finished preparations for moving barn Fine, very dry weather 29 Sun Heard Rev SD Chown preach in Presby church 30 Mo Moved part of Dr McLeans goods Fine 31 Tu Got English with Capstan to move barn in P.M. helped Dr McLean move 1st Aug Finished moving building with Capstan helped Dr. McLean move 2 Thus Got Barn in position & took out runners Fine, not many calls 3 Fri At Perrins Boy with backward dislocation of elbow Joint Fine 4 Sat Fine & Hot, Father & Mother Fraser here Father McLean troubled with Sciatica 5 Sun at Quart Meeting Fine At Jas Smiths & Perrins </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> August (Bk. 28.) No. 7 Train,__________Conductor,________ 18788. . No of Car. FROM Aug 6th TO REMARKS. Aug 6th Mo Father & Mother Fraser went home Fine day. Working about house We are living in Spencerville in a house bought from Mrs Imrie Paid $1600.00 for it. Father McLean is living with us & Ernie is with us part of the time the remainder he spends in Kingston at his studies. Pa & Ma Fraser is living on the farm near Brockville & have just been down on a visit. Henry & Maggie have 2 children Loyd & Edna & are working the farm. Alva & Nellie are in Smiths Falls have one child - Alva is delivering bread for a baker in that town. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> August (Bk. 28.) No. ______ Train,__________Conductor,________ 18788. . No of Car. FROM 7th TO REMARKS. Allan McLean & Jen are living in Friend Nebraska & have 2 children. I have seen neither of them yet. 7 Tu Drove down to South Mountain at Uncle Jno Frasers. Rained 8 Wed Visited Jno McTavish & Sie Render. Fine 9 Thu Took down Partition of Hay loft after coming from S Mt home. Fine. Windy 10 Fri at Thos Boyds at night. Put floor in loft & moved Partition Fine 11 Sat At Lyddias & Thos Boyds. Light showers putting up gutters to stable 12 Sun At S School & prayer meeting at night Frank & Father McLean at preaching 13 Mo Rained almost all day Putting in gutters of on stable 14 Tu Fine until evening when rain came on Pretty busy times 15 Wed Rain again today. At Boyds Working on Stable 16 Thu Rain At Boyds, Showery, very wet now a good deal of grain cut down 17 Fri Rainy day. At Boyds, Joe Cummins Saffertys &c Heavy rains all week 18 Sat At Ricketts & Thos Boyds. Fine Drew up stone from old foundation to near stable 19 Sun At Meth Church. Mr Chown spoke Fine 20 Mo Moved partition in shop 21 Tu Took out shelves of shop & Kalsonined it. 22 Wed Fixed shelving of shop 23 Thu Finished fixing South shelving in shop Fine </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> August & September (Bk. 28.) No. ______ Train,__________Conductor,________ 18788. . No of Car. FROM TO REMARKS. 24 Fri Shower. At Boyds, Moved counter in shop 25 Sat At Boyds, Dunlops & Billings Fine 26 Sun At Boyds & prayer meeting in eve Fine 27 Mo At Mahoney's (confin). Fine 28 Tu At usual work & at shop (fixing) 29 Wed Working around shop & house Fine 30 Thu Rained heavy. not very busy 31 Fri At Boyds, Fine most of day shower. set out berry plants 1st Sept R McKecknie, Henry Hurd wife & fam here Fine, H McLean up to B. 2 Sun At preaching in morn, Henry Maggie R. McKecknie & I. Mr Chown spoke Fine 3 Mo R McKecknie went away. Father McLean came home Fine day 4 Tu still attending Mrs Boyd some cold nights 5 Wed Early frosts injuring corn potatoes &c 6 Thu Frank & I at Ogdensburg Fair. Fine 7 Fri Nothing unusual. Fixing up around place. 8 Sat Allan McLean, wife & fam here. Fine 9 Sun At SS & Church Allen McLean wife Frank & I 10 Mo Allen & Jen went away. Uncle Jno Fraser & Aunt Annas here 11 Tu Rain cold Uncle John went to B in morn 12 Wed Frank Hattie & I drove to B. Fine Cool </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> September (Bk. 28.) No. 9 Train,__________Conductor,________ 18788. . No of Car. FROM TO REMARKS. 12 Wed Came back from B. Allen & Jen & family started for Nebraska. Got Photos taken 13 Thu Air cool. Fine at ordinary work Old Mr Andrew Bennett dropped dead 14 Fri Uncle Jno Fraser & wife here for tea Fine At Hutchcrofts Hobbs Boyels &c & Fairbairns Sale 13 Thu Air cool. Camp meeting at Heckston going on. 14 Fri at Smails, Boyds, Holbs &c Fine 15 Sat At Fairbairns sale. Fine. Uncle John & Aunt Annas here for tea. At Robt Hutcrofts. 16 Sun Rained heavily most of day. At prayer meeting in eve 17 Mo Rain. Reading & working 18 Tu Pretty busy day. Fine weather Dr McLean & Lizzie to S Mountain 19 Wed Fine Weather moderately warm Potatoes Plentiful around here. 20 Thu Rain. A good many drives lately. 21 Fri Ernie McLean came down from Kingston At Smiths, Hutchcrofts, Holbs &c. Fine 22 Sat At Office most of day. Fine but cloudy 23 Sun At S.S in morn & prayermeeting in eve. Frank, Father & Ernie at preaching 24 Mo Getting wall under stable. Fine Quite busy times. 25 Tu Father McLean up to B & back again today At Holbs & Boyds Fine 26 Wed Frank & Earnie at Joseph McLeans Fine Working at stable. 27 Thu Frank Hattie & Ernie up to Brockville Rained heavily in AM Showery 28 Fri Frank, Ernie & Hattie back home again. At Hobbs & at Prescott. Fine Cool 29 Sat Hail, Rain & snow, Mr & Mrs Beech Dr & Mrs McLean took tea with us. Put new windows in store front. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> October (Bk. 28.) No. 10 Train,__________Conductor,________ 18788. . No of Car. FROM Sept 30 TO Oct REMARKS. Sep 30 Sun. Heard Mr Chown preach. Fine Oct 1st Rain most of day cold not much stir 2 Tu At Campbells, Smails & McCartin's Rain cold weather 3 4 Wed Father McLean & Ernie up to B ( for Kingston) at McCartin's Rain 4 Thu Rained. Quite heavy frost last night At Hobbs & Campbells 5 Fri Spencerville Fair held today Cool Father McLean back } cloudy 6 Sat Rained most of the day Di not have a drive. Frost last night 7 sun At P Gores Wife confined. Fine at Meeting at night 8 Mo Frank & I at South Mountain got show case. cold Rain 9 Tu " " home fomr " Fine Roads not very good, At Cavanaghs 10 Wed Sorting out & fixing goods. 11 Thu Lizzie McLean & I went to S Mountain & got some goods of Cavanagh } Fine 12 Fri Fine AM. Rain P.M. at McCartins 13 Sat Rain & snow At Hobbs Fixing stable 14 Sun At prayerme Presbyterian church & heard Mr Killock 15 Mo Cold & Rain. Not very busy Roads very bad 16 Tu Fine pleasant day 17 Wed Fine part of day At Gores. At Joseph McLeans Frank & I 18 Thu Wm Maxwell out this evening at Billings Rain 19 Fri Wet rainy afternoon, Mr & Mrs Joseph & John McLean here. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> October & November (Bk. 28.) No. __________Train,__________Conductor,________ 18788. . No of Car. FROM TO REMARKS. 20 Sat Rain & Snow at night. Fine AM. Got furnace for shop. At D Smiths 21 Rain. At P Hobbs. Heard Mr Chown in AM 22 Mo S Landon commenced to put in furnace in Office &c cold raw morning Fine PM 23 Tu Fine day. Got 20 bus Potatoes from P Hobbs 24 Wed Rain. Landon finished furnace in office &c 25 Thu Fine day made window for coal. Fixing coal bins 26 Fri Fine warm day. Got in coal for winter cotst 5.50 & Freight total $6.10 & cartage 27 Sat Rained heavily most of AM & part of last night Getting out accounts got in rest of coal 28 Sun Heard Rev SD Chown & Mr Parent preach Fine 29 Mo At Adam's, Holme's & hobbs. Fine some snow 30 Tu At Jno Wiley's performed operation for strangulated Hernia Fine 31 Wed Fine day. At J Adam's, Wilsons, Goggins &c Roads drying up. 1st Thu } At Cummins, Robinsons & Bradys Rain last night Fine 2nd Nov } At Uncle S.N Frasers funeral, hew was living in Brockville, & took typhoid fever 3 Sat & died in the Hospital. Had two children Uncle John Fraser came up from South Mountain & I went up with him very fine day 3 Sat At Jones, Cummins & Gambles. Rained most of last night </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> November (Bk. 28.) No. 11 Train,__________Conductor,________ 18788. . No of Car. FROM 4 11 5 4th Nov TO 21st Nov REMARKS. 4 Sun Heard Rev SD Chown preach. Fine Had a very busy week. 5 Mo Orange Celebration here today At Jones to see child Fine 6 Tu At Jones, Rained heavily most of PM. Uncle Jno Fraser & Walter Frew here 7 Wed Cold raw day. Rain. Got some Lumber from Peters. At Hobbs 8 Thu At H Edwards. Rain, colder Have not started coalstove yet 9 Fri Rained heavily. At Shannons roads very bad 10 Sat Rain, Rain. Flats covered with water some Matilda roads impassible Made bell pull for shop } at Thomson 11 Sun Heard Mr Chown preach some snow 12 Mo Snow & Frost. At Hobbs bad roads yet 13 Tu Rain. At Thompson & Edwards. 14 Wed H Hurd & R Stratton here for potatoes At Robinsons (Ventnor) Thompsons &c 15 Thu Thanksgiving day. At Raycrofts Harry Hurd & R Stratton went home Fine 16 Fri At H Edwards. Roads freezing up at night Fine 17 Sat Ground frozen up. No drive today Fine & Quite cold 18 Sun Heard Mr Chown preach. Fine Had coal stove running today 19 Mo Cut off A Leman's toe & part metacarpal Some snow & mud. 20 Tu Froze hard last night. At Goggins & Edwards Fine 21 Wed Roads hard. At Lemans. Fine </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> November & December (Bk. 28.) No. 11 Train,__________Conductor,________ 18788. . No of Car. FROM 22nd Nov TO 11th Dec REMARKS. 22 Thu No snow to speak of yet. Roads hard. Not much driving for last day or two 23 Fri Fine Thermom +8 {symbols for degrees} last night. At Thornton Hutchcrofts cold & raw wind 24 Sat At Goggins. Fine Roads getting smooth no great rush of business 25 Sun Heard Mr Chown preach. Fine & cold 26 Mo At Goggins Fine. Roads slippery cold 27 Tu Rain B light. At Duffs, Fine most of day. 28 Wed not very cold Thawed. At Lemans. 29 Thu Misty. At Lemans. Frank Hattie & Father Mc to Justus & Jos McLeans 30 Fri Got Outside Window frames from Tripp Roads slushy. Freezing at night Dec 1 Some snow. At Goggins, Lemans, Hutchcrofts &c Puttied & put up outside windows. 2 Sun Drove down to Gorham Hutchcrofts Fine 3 Mo At Lemans. Hills & Jno Lemans. Father McLean went to Prescott (Bus) 4 Tu At Hutchcrofts. snowed. Spencerville Fair today 2 or 3 sleighs out 5 Wed Cut at tumor out of W Mason Dr Mc & I Fine & Quite warm 6 Thu At Hutcrofts & Leman's. Fine At Jos Carmichael's 7 Fri At Hunters at night. Fine day not very busy 8 Sat At Goggins & Hunters. Fine Roads good Shop sales increasing 9 Sun Heard Mr Chown preach at Hunters Fine 10 Mo Fine day. Not much stir today got in hay 1370 lbs at $13.00 per ton 11 Tu Fine mild day. Unsurpassed roads (wheeling) at Hunters. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> December (Bk. 28.) No. ________Train,__________Conductor,________ 18788. . No of Car. FROM 12th TO REMARKS. 12 Wed At McQuades (Alberts) Fine Turned very cold last night 13 Thu Thermom almost to zero. Cold driving but very little sleighing yet. 14 Fri At Paines, Hunterss & Lemans. Fine Peircing cold wind Ther 0 +2 15 Sat At Hunters, Goggins, Millers & Paines. Fine warmer toward evening 16 Sun Heard Rev S.D Chown. Fine & Colder At Paines 17 Mo Rain most of day. Busy times. 18 Tu Consultation with Buckley at Goggins at Lemans & Hunters. Very stormy 19 Wed At Paines & Hendersons. Fine sleighs running today cold 20 Thu Stormed At Prescott Hunters & Simons Fine night & cold 21 Fri Father McLean came back from his visit to B & C stormy 22 Sat Fine. Cold. Ther -5 {symbol for degrees} Ernie came here from Kingston At Connells & Kingstons 23 Sun Heard Mr Chown preach. Fine. 24 Mo Snow disappearing. Busy day. 25 Tu Rained. snow going fast AT Home Father Mc Ernie Frank Hattie & I 26 Busy day. Most of frost out of ground Roads getting bad 27 Thu At Simons, Jenkinsons, Hunters Thos Connels & Rickets Rain 28 Fri Frost last night. At Connels. 29 Sat Fine. Cold. Roads Hard. At Connels & Goggins } 30 Sun Heard Mr Chown preach At Mr David Smiths & Seimens Fine 31 Mo Drove up to farm & from that to B Frank & I. Left Hattie with Father McLean Fine </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> (Bk. 28.) No. ________Train,__________Conductor,________ 187 . No of Car. FROM TO REMARKS. During the past year I wrote on Trinity & the Royal Medical exams & passed both. After which I came to Spencerville & commenced to practice with Dr McLean. We Lived with him until July when we bought a house & lot from Mrs Imrie for $1600.00. I am getting a fair share of proft (40%) & have almost half of the work to do. We have had not serious sickness this last year just closed. Jennie Allan & their two children were over here in the summer they are living in Friend Neb. Henry & Maggie are living on the farm & have two children. Alva & Nellie are living at Smiths Falls. Alva is </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> (Bk. 28.) No. ________Train,__________Conductor,________ 187 . No of Car. FROM TO REMARKS. Working for Garrett - Delivering Bread. They have one little girl. Ernie McLean was at Kingston most of the summer & is there this winter attending med college. Father McLean is with us & does not go away for many visits. Father & Mother Fraser are living on the farm. Both seem to be moderately healthy. We have had a very mild winter so far; with an excessively rainey Fall. For a long time in the summer we had no rain which resulted in a scarcity of fodder. Oats. 37. Hay $14.00 - 16.00. Straw $9.00 Apples 2.00 Per bbl. Potatoes .25 per bus, Turnips .35 per bus. Coal per $6.60 delivered, Wood 1.00 per Cord stove soft </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> January (Bk. 28.) No. ________Train,__________Conductor,________ 187 89 . No of Car. FROM 1st TO REMARKS. 1 Tu Took dinner with Father & Mother F & went to Smiths Falls P.M. Fine 2 Wed Came back from Smiths Falls Fine Visited Alva & McIntosh's. 3 Thu Came back to Sp ville. Took dinner with Jos McLean Fine } Took Tea at Chowns 4 Frim At Home most of day Fine Roads muddy 5 Sat At Smiths, Linnens, Father Mc took Ernie to B for Kingston. Fine 6 Sun Heard Rev Mr Horner Evangelist preach his first sermon here Fine 7 Mo Rained & frose. Disagreeable driving at Smiths & Linnens 8 Tu Trees broken down Telegraph & Telephone wires broken with weight of Ice 9 Wed Rained most of day. At Lafferty's Coat of Ice on trees yet. 10 Thu Snow, soft, high wind. } no great rush 11 Fri At Linnens, Mrs Davids & Jno's. Fine nice driving 12 Sat Beautiful day, good sleighing. At Lafferty's snow thin. 13 Sun Revival services going on yet Heard Rev Mr. Horner 14 Mo splendid sleighing for light loads } but little snow Fine 15 Tu Tine. Increased attendance at special services 16 Wed Pa came down & brought dumbstove Frank & I bbl apples Fine 17 Thu Pa went back home in A.M. snow disappeared, Rain at night 18 Fri Wm Maxwell here. At Thos Kingston, Roads very good soft Fine 19 Sat Fine day. Froze hard last night no services today Sleighing all gone & buggies out. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> January & Febuary (Bk. 28.) No. 1 & 2 Train,__________Conductor,________ 187 89 . No of Car. FROM 20 Jan TO REMARKS. 20th Sun Heard Rev Mr Horner preach Fine 21 Mo Protracted meeting, going on much good being done. Fine 22 Tu Henry & Maggie & Family here. Fine Uncle John Fraser here in eve. 23 Wed Fine. Henry & Maggie to S. Mt. to visit Uncle John Josiah &c 24 Thu At Linnens Last night of protracted meeting carried on by Mr Horner. Fine 25 Fri Fine warm day, snow disappearing Mr Horner left Spencerville 26 Sat Very fine day. Some Sleighing At Jas McAuleys prayer meeting at L Lyddas. 27 Sun Heard Mr Chown preach, Fine 28 Mo Mr Chown carrying on revival services Over 50 Conversions now 29 Tu Fine day. sleighing pretty good 30 Wed snowed heavily Got goods from Skinner of Kingston 31 Thu At Mr Goggins. Fine sleighing pretty good Feb 1st Stormed & drifted part of day Got inhaler for Keeler & Peters. 2 Sat At Robt Hutchcrofts. Fine most of day at L Lyddas Prayer meeting 3 Sun Heard Rev Mr Chown, some snow Roads not very good. 4 Mo Ther 32 below Zero At R Hutchcrofts Drifting 5 Tu At T Irvines (Ventnor) Robt & Thornton Hutchcrofts Snow snow. Roads bad. 6 Wed Stormed. AT Robt Hutchcrafts & Dunns Father McLean to B Cold 7 Thu Cold day. Roads bad. studying slightly warmer 8 Fri Snowed & drifted,. Roads blocked pretty badly Father McLean back home } </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> Febuary (Bk. 28.) No. ________Train,__________Conductor,________ 187 89 . No of Car. FROM 9th Feb TO REMARKS. 9 Sat Stormed, At Hutchcrofts. Roads filled This has been a cold stormy busy week. 10 Sun Heard Mr Chown preach. At Hutchcrofts Plenty of snow 11 Mo Snow. Hard heavy roads Kept pretty busy. 12 Tu Roads very heavy. Drifted badly. Fine Attending Mrs Wm Kingston (confinement) 13 Fine Drifted. Frank called at Stritons. Visited Robt Hutchcroft & Matthew Sockerly 14 Thu Posting books all AM. Fine but drifting 15 Fri Fine. At Kellocks & Hutchcrofts at Presbyterian church tea meeting 16 Sat Very fine day. At Robt Hutchcrofts Roads pretty good} Rain at night 17 Sun Fine most of day. some rain Roads very soft. At Billings 18 Mo At Jno Billings. Blinding storm Roads full of snow all PM. 19 Tu Roads drifted badly, at Hutchcrofts 20 Wed Fine At Billings & Goggins sale Bought a cow at sale. Drifting 21 Thu Went out to Bishops Mills. Fine Frank & I, at Mr Fergusons & WJ Maxwells 22 Fri stormed hard most all day Did not have any driving 23 Sat Fine. Drifting. At Albert McQuades Thermometer 25 below zero 24 Sun Heard Mr Chown preach Fine Roads almost insurpassable 25 Mo Drifted. At Robt Hutchcrofts. sidelines badly drifted 26 Tu Cold. Not very busy today Fine 27 Wed Fine, at Geo Scotts. Heard Jno A Nicholl's lecture 28 Thu Fine day. Reading & at usual work </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> March (Bk. 28.) No. ________Train,__________Conductor,________ 187 89 . No of Car. FROM Mar 1st TO 10th REMARKS. 1 Fri At Robt Hutchcrofts. Fine warm 2 Sat Started for Kingston. Drove to B Father Mc & I stayed at Cyrus Sharps Jno Ayelsworth Bell & wife went from B to K with me 3 Sun Heard Rev Mr Whiting preach A & PM Fine & warm At Jno Cowdeys for tea & at night 4 Mo Looking for a boarding place. Fine & warm 5 Tu Went to Uncle Jno Bells to board. Fine Took one Lecture & got a Prac anatomy ticket 6 Wed Took in Obstetrics & Practice, Very fine Bought had from Mills $2.75 Trotting races here today, roads bad. 7 Thu At Practice & Obstetrics. Snowed on & off during day. At Y.M.C.A meeting 8 Fri Light flurries of snow. Colder at Post Mortem exam at Hospital. 9 Sat At Hospital & Hotel Dieu P.M. Reading A.M. Heard Sullivan Lecture 10 Sun At 3rd Meth Church Mr Timberlake preached AM. In P.M. at St Pauls & heard Rev W.B. Carey. Light flurry snow </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> March (Bk. 28.) No. ________Train,__________Conductor,________ 187 89 . No of Car. 11th FROM TO REMARKS. 11 Mo At Hospital A.M. & College P.M. Very fine 12 Tu At Practice & Obstetrics. Fine. Called on Hiram Bell. had a grind with McGillivary & Maxwell 13 Wed Last Lecture of session Practice & Obstetrics. Fine 14 Thu Working at home all A.M. Fine P.M. At Mr Pauls, college & McGillevarys & took tea with Hiram & Min Bell & Miss Rose 15 Fri At Hospital & Hotel Dieu. Fine & warm. snow disappearing 16 Sat Country roads bad (snow deep in roads) but in Kingston some are using waggon & carts. At Hotel Dieu We have had a fine month so far the weather is spring like. Have been studying hard. 17 Sun At Queen St Heard Rev Mr Crosby & Rev Dr Autliffe preach. Fine </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> March (Bk. 28.) No. ________Train,__________Conductor,________ 187 89 . No of Car. FROM 18th TO 25th REMARKS. 18 Mo At Hospital. Fine. Waggons buggies running now. At Anatomy & c 19 Tu Fine & warm, Reviewing, WJ Maxwell here today. But few sleighs out today 20 Wed Fine. Frank & Hattie came up to Kingston today & here at Uncle John Bell's, studying A.M. Frank & I at Jno Cowdys at night 21 Thu R.M. & Sam Bell here. Fine at Jno Cowdy's for dinner. WJ Max & Ernie here this P.M. no sleighs seen. 22 Fri Beautiful day. Snow disappears rapidly At Jas Pauls grinding with WJ Max. At Jno Cowdys last night 23 Sat Bright warm, sunshiney, studying A.M. Called at Uncle Wm Frasers & J Cowdys 24 Sun At Queen St Rev R Whiting A.M. Frank at 3rd Meth church in eve. 25 Mo Colder but fine. Jas H Bell & wife here (at uncles). Sent off $30.00 for final Exam (Council) </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> March (Bk. 28.) No. ________Train,__________Conductor,________ 187 89 . No of Car. 26th FROM TO 5th April REMARKS. 26 Tu Fine at study AM. At Cyrus Sharps P.M. Colder today 27 Wed At Cyrus Sharps last night & at Uncle Wm Frasers for tea. slight cooler. shower 28 Thu At Surgical Anatomy A.M. & at McGillivarys P.M. Light snow 29 Fri Got Stackhouse to fill 3 cavities in 2 teeth cost $2.00. Colder 30 Sat At Cyrus Sharps & market A.M. Frank, Hattie & I at Uncle Alex Bells P.M. cool Fine 31 Sun At West brook heard Mr Simpson Down preach. not very cold. April 1. Came in from Westbrook. Fine snowed last night. Frank stayed at Uncle Alex, working P.M. with WJM. 2 Tu At Anatomy, surgical & medical Fine 3 Wed 4 or 5 in snow today. working with Will Maxwell P.M. & at courtroom 4 Thu At Anatomy, called a C Sharps. Fine 5 Fri working with McGil & Max. at Anatomy. Fine </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> April (Bk. 28.) No. ________Train,__________Conductor,________ 187 89 . No of Car. FROM 6th TO REMARKS. 6 Sat Fine. At studies. At Uncle Alex P.M. Frank has been there for a week. 7 Sun Heard Mr Simpson at Westbrook & came back with him to Cataraqui along with Mr Burwash. Took tea at Mr Marshalls (Westbrook). Fine 8 Mo Studying hard. Beautiful day. Kinston tannery burned last night 9 Tu Birds plentiful, dust flying. summerlike weather. Had first exam (council Final) in Practice & Therapeutics. 10 Wed Exam Operative midwifery in P.M. Fine at Obstetrics A.M. 11 Thu Exam "Midwifery other than Operative" & Puerperal & Infantile diseases. Some digging their gardens. Roads dusty, most of Ice out of harbour now warm rains yet but snow carried off by sunlight. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> April (Bk. 28.) No. ________Train,__________Conductor,________ 187 89 . No of Car. FROM 12th TO 17th REMARKS 12 Fri Exam on Medical & Surgical anatomy A.M. & on Pathology P.M. Fine. Cloudy 13 Sat Surgery ( other than operative) AM. Sanitary Science P.M. Fine 14 Sun At Cyrus Sharps last night. Fine Heard Mifsses Mason & Birdsell in 4th Meth Church A.M. ; At dinner with Wm Fraser & there P.M. & in eve Aunt Ellen Fraser Frank & I at Sydenham St Meth Church. & heard Mr Sparling preach. 15 Mo Exam in Operative Surgery A.M. Fine. Dusty. At Med Juris P.M. 16 Tu Exam Medical Jurisprudence Fine. PM went to Hospital & then to Dr Saunders - At Microscopic work. 17 Wed Frank & Hattie went to Brockville in P.M. Fine warm day reviewing </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> April April (Bk. 28.) No. ________Train,__________Conductor,________ 187 89 . No of Car. FROM 18th TO REMARKS. 18 Thu Reviewing. Fine & warm day. Bought microscope ($27.50), tongue depressor (.75), Clinical Thermometer (1.75), Obstetric Forceps ($9.25), Cus{illegible} Bivalve Speculum ($3.00) 19 Fri Reviewing up for oral exams Fine 20 Sat had Oral Exams (council) Fine day. In P.M. arranged to start for home. 21 Sun Came out to farm this morning having come from Kingston during the night. Found all well. At Bethel Church P.M. & heard Rev Mr Shorey. 22 Mo At Brockville R.M. Bells, Mr Thos Woods, Mr Knapps, Mrs Murphys & At Maxwells at night. Fine 23 Pa drove us down to Spencerville Found things about as we left them. Fine day. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> April (Bk. 28.) No. ________Train,__________Conductor,________ 187 89 . No of Car. FROM 24th TO REMARKS. 24 Wed Pa went back home & Father McLean also went up to B. Fine A.M. Rain P.M. 25 Thu Rained. Voting on the Scott Act repeal today. Things Quiet 26 Fri Rain. At Matthew Sockerly's & Murdocks Ventnor & at Jno Dukelows 27 Sat At Store most of day. Damp. 28 Heard Rev Mr Chown. Quiet day wet 29 Mo Not very busy - too went to work around garden 30 Tu At Jno Masons & Linnens cold weather May 1st Att Jno Kingstons wife. Fine Roads muddy, bad travelling At Moilans & Sellecks & Kinneys 2 Thu Posting Books & settling accts Fine day. At store most of day 3 Fri Fine day. At Clarks, Lockerbies, Rodicks &c Busy day. Roads drying up 4 Sat Got goods from Melville. Fine & warmer Father McLean has been circulating a petition to prevent Licensing a tavern here the last few days & has got more than 1/2 the voters. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> May (Bk. 28.) No. ________Train,__________Conductor,________ 187 89 . No of Car. FROM 5th TO 23rd REMARKS. 5 Sun Quarterly meeting here today. Fine Rev Mr Chown preached 6 Mo Quiet day. Fine People at spring work. 7 Tu At Wm Throops Fine day, Building line fence between Mr McLean & our lot 8 Wed Fine hot day, Ther 84 {symbol for degrees} in shade. At Throops Finished Line fence. 9 Thu Had garden plowed & harrowed. Fine Planted some Potatoes 10 Fri + Finished planting potatoes, & planted corn cucumbers, strawberries, Beets, carrots &c 11 Sat Fine day. Planted Pop corn, Melons, & Onions Trees leaved out 12 Sun Heard Rev Mr Chown preach. Fine At Mr Wm Throops 13 Mo Spring work is being rushed Cattle have been at pasture for some time 14 Tu Rained. Father McLean making screen doors 15 Wed Fine. Fixed drawer for corks &c. not very busy Put in Radishes 16 Thu At Ventnor Mr Lockerbies. Fine Roads quite muddy 17 Tu Fine day. Fixed desk for writing hot day 18 Sat Hot dry day. Ther 93 {symbol for degrees} in shade Fine at Ventnor 19 Sun At S. School & at Mr Chowns AM & at prayermeeting in eve 20 Mo Rain A.M. Potatoes .18 cts Per bus at station 21 Tu Rain P.M. not very busy. Working around house At C Campbells att wf. 22 Wed Rained . At Thos Comels. Made syrup Rheu aromations 23 Thu Painting doors & shutters. Fine. + Heavy rain & hailstorm. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> May June (Bk. 28.) No. ________Train,__________Conductor,________ 187 89 . No of Car. FROM 24th TO REMARKS. 24 Fri Fine but cool. Not very busy Dr & Mrs McLean at Bishops Mills 25 Sat At Thos Dobie's Att wf. cool } Fine Heard from Ontario council. Passed 26 Sun Heard Rev Mr Kellock preach AOUW sermon Fine 27 Mo Slack time. Working around shop most of time Rain 28 Tu Experimenting with syrups &c Frost at night Rain cold 29 Wed Went out to Prescott got drugs &c Ernie went up to Brockville Fine 30 Thu Made up some syrups scillae & c Fine cold & raw weather 31 Fri Rain Painted doors screen 2nd coat wind Got in Sabins dressing &c June 1 Sat Rained nearly all day painted window shutters & Father Mc made window The crops are in a forward condition; I notice Rye headed out on the 22nd May Cattle have been out nearly all of May month & the grass looks remarkably well. Grain looks well on high land but the low land has been too wet to seed. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> June (Bk. 28.) No. ________Train,__________Conductor,________ 187 89 . No of Car. FROM June 2nd TO REMARKS. 2 Sun Heard Rev Mr Chown preach. Rain about 20 persons joined Meth church today. 3 Mo Rained . Low land very wet 4 Tu Rained heavily during day & night Put on screen doors & windows 5 Wed Went out to Prescott for drugs &c Rained again today 6 Thu + Rain. plenty of ground not cropped on account of wet. 7 Fri Rained. Put on window shutters working around office 8 Sat Rained heavily most of last night & this AM Fine P.M. 9 Sun Very heavy rain. Mr Tripp preached 10 Mo Rained. Alida & Olive back here from B. 11 Tu Fine. Alida & Olive went home working at shop most of day 12 Wed Rained. At Rev Mr Kellocks. Hoeing Potatoes 13 Thu Fine most of day. Hoeing Potatoes Garden wet 14 Fri At Frank Whitleys (Back) Fine day warm 15 Sat Very heavy rain; streets, roads & creeks filled to overflowing. Rained most of day 16 Sun Heard Rev Mr Chown preach. Fine 17 Mo Plenty of ground overflowed with water ground bakes if no rain 18 Tu Showery weather. At Garden Potatoes &c Ernie at Gananoque 19 Wed Hoeing in Garden. Fine most of day at Andrew Johnstons at night 20 Thu Dug Post holes for fence by driving house At Andrew Johnstons at night. + Alida Render & Olive McTavish took dinner with us today & went on to B. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> June & July (Bk. 28.) No. ________Train,__________Conductor,________ 187 89 . No of Car. FROM June 21st TO July 9th REMARKS. 21 Fri Rained heavily PM Fine A.M. 22 Sat Light Shower AM. Fine P.M. At Jas Shehans in eve. } Father Mc & Hattie at J McLeans 23 Sun Mr Andrew Snyder died. Heard Mr Chown Fine 24 Mo Fine. At Shehans & Johnstons Road drying up 25 Tu Fine day. At Shehans. Roads dry Mr Andrew Snyder buried today 26 Wed Rained heavily most of A.M. moderately busy 27 Thu Fine. At Shehans & Wm Throops. Frank & Hattie with me 28 Fri Rain. Hoed potatoes in garden ground wet 29 Sat Ernie came back from Camp at Ganaoque Fine warm day Mr & Mrs James Bissel here today 30 Sun } Heard Rev SD Chown Fine & hot July 1st } Very hot day Ther 85 {symbol for degrees} in shade At Stirtons & Spencers for Indian relics 2 Tu Sultry & hot, Camp meeting commenced at Hexton today. 3 Wed Rain in evening. & heavily at night sultry in day. 4 Thu Frank Hattie & I drove up to Brockville Paid Beatty $300.00 & Interest 5 Fri Came home from Brockville Fine. 6 Sat Father McLean went to Camp meeting at Hexton Fine At McGammons 7 Sun Heard Rev Mr Kellock AM In Presbyt church Fine At Presby meeting in eve. 8 Mo At John McGammons, Jenkinsons & Smails Fine 9 Tu Heavy rain in eve. At Hexton camp meeting for PM & c{illegible} services </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> July (Bk. 28.) No. ________Train,__________Conductor,________ 187 89 . No of Car. FROM July 19th TO REMARKS. 10 Wed At Jas Koyles, Making support for Mr Smiths Leg. Fine. 11 Thu At I Kayles & at Wallaces & Mr McGammons Fine 12 Fri Paid Mrs Imrie $22.50 Interest. Fine Hot day 13 Sat Fine day. Not much stir. Light shower at noon. Posting up books 14 Sun Heard Rev SD Chown. Fine At Allan McGammons at night 15 Mo Father Mc & Ernie went to B. Fine People cutting their hay 16 Tu At Jno McGammons. Fine & warm At Mr Gambles last night. 17 Wed Cool weather. working around house & shop today. 18 Thu Fine day. Haying going on but ground very wet 19 Fri Rained hard in P.M. Fine A.M. 20 Sat Rain. Busy PM. Posting books Father McLean & Ernie back from Brock 21 Sun At Mr John Vincents. Fine At prayermeeting at night 22 Mo Getting store stocked nicely with goods 23 Tu At Mr John Vincents. Fine 24 Wed At Mr Fergusons (Ventnor) Fine 25 Thu At Shehans, Fosters, Vincents. Fine Busy day 26 Fri Fine. Got goods from Brisette. 27 Sat Rained most of day. Posting books. 28 Sun Heard Rev Mr Chown. Fine At James Lafferty's 29 Mo Somewhat busier times. doing more business in store. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> (Bk. 28.) No. ________Train,Brockville Conductor,________ 187 89 . No of Car. FROM TO REMARKS. 30 Tu At Jas Laffertys. & Wm Forresters. 31 Wed At Wm Forresters. Very heavy shower The roads have been bad all the summer on account of heavy rains. August 1 Took tea with Thos Fosters. Fine At Laffertys & Petersons. shower 2 Fri At Wm Cooks 6th Con Laffertys & Petersons Rain Shower 3 Sat At Lafferty's, Petersons, Connells & Cookes Showery today 4 Sun At " & " Also at Cooks Quarterly meeting today Fine 5 Mo Fine day at Fine day for haying A large amount of hay standing yet on acct of rain 6 Tu At Laffertys & Petersons also Grices. Fine 7 Wed Frank & Hattie at Jos McLeans over night Fine Went out to Prescott A.M. 8 Thu At Bartons, Shehans, Petersons, Grices & Frickers & Laffertys Fine Frank got home 9 Fri At Petersons, & Laffertys, Fine, At Scotts 10 Sat Sprinkled at night. Fine most of day Got goods from K Campbell &c At Petersons 11 Sun Heard Mr Chown preach. Fine Driving in P.M. Petersons & Laffertys 12 Mo at Petersons. Fine Busy times 13 Tu Fine day. At Dunlops to see Jno Billings in eve 14 Wed Very heavy rain this P.M. Busy all day 15 Thu Fine At Crowders & from that to S Mt to Uncle I Frasers At Petersons in A.M. 16 Fri At Petersons, Laffertys, Browns & Bellingers Fine most of day. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> August (Bk. 28.) No. ________Train,Brockville Conductor,________ 187 89 . No of Car. FROM 17th TO REMARKS. 17 Sat At Jacksons. Fine. Busy times 18 Sun Not at church AM, but at prayermeeting P.M. Busy A.M. 19 Mo very busy times now, slight shower At Petersons 20 Tu At Peters, Petersons, Laffertys, Browns, McQuades &c Rained heavily at night. Fine most of day 21 Wed Mostly fine. At Bass's Got Oats from Riley 22 Thu Got Oats from Fairborn, Fine day. James McQuades wf confined Cool 23 Fri Got At Rufus Steels wf confined Boy. Fine At Petersons & W. H. Masons 24 Sat At McQuades, Petersons, Peters. Fine day Cool & Pleasant 25 Sun Heard Rev Mr Chown preach. Fine Pleasant day 26 Mo Busy times. Fine day. 27 Tu Harvesting coming to a close. Fine 28 Wed Dr McLean & family to B. Very busy day Fine day. Quite hot 29 Thu At Linnans, Peters, Petersons &c. Fine Pleasant weather 30 Fri Quiet day at Jno Davisons & Jacksons Fine & warm 31 Sat Another busy day. At Petersons & Dukelows in eve. Fine & warm Taking the month all through it has been finer & dryer than former months but cool as well. Trade has been dull. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> September (Bk. 28.) No. ________Train,Brockville Conductor,________ 187 89 . No of Car. FROM 17th TO REMARKS. Sep 1 Sun Heard Rev Mr Chown preach. Fine Fine day. At Frank Dukelows. 2 Mo Busy day. Fine At Petersons cool nights 3 Tu Fine & warm. Quiet day. 4 Wed Warm day. Kemptville Fair today At Cliffords Duffs Chowns &c 5 Thu At McClary's, Cliffords, Chowns &c. Fine 6 Fri Rained most of A.M. Dust has been bad. 7 Sat Fine day. Moderately busy day. Potatoes rotting badly in this section 8 Sun No service (Preaching) in our church today Fine & warm 9 Mo Dr McLean went to Athens. Fine & warm 10 Tu Fine day At Wiers, Newmans & Petersons 11 Wed Beautiful day. Busy times. At Knowles & Cliffords 12 Thu Fine day - finest weather of the season 13 Fri Beautiful day. Busy in shop most of day 14 Sat Went to S Mt to Josiah Renders. Fine & warm called at Jno Cliffords 15 Sun At Jno McTavish's over night & for dinner Fine & warm 16 Mo Came back from S Mountain. Rained At Jacksons & Cliffords 17 Tu Rained most of day. Posted Books 18 Wed Rain. Roads soft. At M Kayles most of day windy Fine 19 Thu Pa & Ma drove down. Fine At Yeldons cold in morning 20 Fri Rained most of day. Very Quiet at Chowns & Carmichaels </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> September (Bk. 28.) No. 9 Train,____________Conductor,________ 187 89 . No of Car. FROM 21st Sep TO 10 Oct REMARKS. 21 Sat At Petersons, Fosters, Yeldons & Bovairds Fine. 22 Sun Heard Rev Mr Chown. Fine 23 Mo Got in Pumpkins & dug Potatoes &c Fine day Pa & Ma went to S Mt. 24 Tu Fine day. Dug potatoes in garden. At Yeldons 25 Wed At P Drummonds in eve. Fine Beautiful day At Garden 26 Thu At Yeldons, Chowns &c. Rain 27 Fri Went to Kemptville & from that to Smiths Falls to see Alva & wf } Rain 28 Sat Took dinner with J.B. McIntosh. Fine At Alva's over night 29 Sun Heard Rev's Wilson & Blair. Fine Mifs Judd spoke in eve. 30 Mo Rain, Went to Brockville from Smiths Falls Pa met us at train & went to farm. Oct 1 Pa drove us home to Sp ville. Rain Rained most of day. 2 Wed Ernie & Father McLean went back with Pa - Ernie starts for Kingston. Fine. Cold 3 Thu Rained most of day. No drives today Put up coalstove 4 Fri Put Zinc splashboard on sulky. Rain At Yeldons, At S Mountain at night Kirkland 5 Sat Cold raw day. Roads bad. Not busy. Put box beneath sulky seat. 6 Sun Snowed Quite heavily (3 -4 in) & cold Heard Rev Mr Chown preach 7 Mo Rain. Roads bad moderately busy. 8 Tu At Wm Yeldons. Mifs Beach & Mrs Watson here Rain & cold } 1st day of Spville Fair 9 Wed Fine day. Quite a crowd here to Fair. 10 Thu Posted Books. Put up stove. Fine </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> October (Bk. 28.) No. 10 Train,____________Conductor,________ 187 89 . No of Car. FROM 11th TO REMARKS. 11 Fri At Mr Shehans & Mr Ellices. Fine cut rest of corn & put it all in stable 12 Sat At Mr Jno Cooks, Ellices, & Yeldons. F 13 Sun Heard Rev Mr Chown, Fine. Very Quiet day. 14 Mo Posted up books. Raw cold day, not busy 15 Tu Not much driving. Fine but raw day. 16 Wed got in carrots from Garden. Beautiful day Frank, Hattie & I went to S. Mountain. 17 Thu Came back from S Mountain, Fine windy got in cabbage & beets, from garden 18 Fri Fine day. Got in onions & Beans. At Mrs Blacks to see Mifs Scriven. At Yeldons 19 Sat At Thos Hottens wf confined. Fine Father McLean came back from Brockville. 20 Sun Heard Mr Chown preach. Fine at James Bennett's 21 Mo Fine & cold. At Shehans yesterday Fixed fence at end of yard 22 Tu Posted up books. Fine. cool weather fixing for winter 23 Wed At Yeldons, Fine & cold } Ice 1/2 in thick all day long 24 Thu Fine. Frank Hattie & Father Mc At Jos McLeans Pa & Ma drove down. 25 Fri Roads best of season. Fine & cool Pa & Ma went to S. Mountain 26 Sat Working at shop most of day. Fine 27 Sun At Ben McNilages att. wf. Rained heavily cold & stormy at Jas Shehans. 28 Mo Rained most of AM. Fine in P.M. 29 Tu Fine. Making lists of accounts 30 Wed Working on Books, Fine but cool sprinkled. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> November (Bk. 28.) No. ________Train, Oct 3 Conductor,________ 187 89 . No of Car. FROM Oct 31st TO Nov REMARKS. Oct 31 Thu Pa & Ma came back from South Mount. At Shehans Fine but cold & cloudy The month was cool & cloudy as a rule although we had a few days of very nice weather. We have not had hard work this month - Just moderate. Nov 1st Fri Rain working at Books 2 Sat At Quarterly meeting. Rained Uncle Joseph McLean wife & Lilly & winny here. 3 Sun Heard Mr Chown preach Quarterly sermon Fine. 4 Mon Dr McLean started for New York At James Shehans. Fine 5 Tu Fine. At Shehans. Put on storm windows Roads improving 6 Wed Raw wind. Father McLean back from Brockville & brought Maggie McLean with him 7 Thu At Keilers (Dau); John Goodens, McFaddens & Robt Smails Fine day & night 8 Fri Beautiful day. Roads best of season Fine 9 Sat At Peter Drummonds, Fine, warm day. Indian summer 10 Sun At Andrew Fergusons attending wf. (Boy). Fine At Wm Peters & Walter Yonkers P.M. Cold 11 Mo At Robt Jacksons & Wm Peters &c, Fine day 12 Tu At Mrs Geo Bartons. Fine. Father Mc & Lizzie at Prescott Justus McLean here. 13 Wed Fine dayFine no drive 14 Thu 14 At Grodens. Rained. At Robt Linnens 15 Fri Amputated a toe for Jas Connell. At Robt Linnens & Peter Drummonds. Fine ground froze up last night </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> November (Bk. 28.) No. ________Train,____________Conductor,________ 187 89 . No of Car. FROM 16th TO 28th REMARKS. 16 Sat At Pat Stoans, Jas Shehans & R Jacksons Fine weather, cold roads frozen. 17 Sun At Robt Linnens & Jno Cooks. Fine 18 Mo At Peters Linnes, & Groves, Fine The roads are good 19 Tu Rain Father Mc has been out collecting for 2-3 days roads softening up to date there has been but little snow & cattle are pasturing yet, The roads were frozen up for few days but are not frozen now - are muddy. I am doing the work here alone as Dr McLean is at N.Y. 20 Wed Amputated H Lawrences finger bone (3rd plalange) Rain 21 Thu At Robt Linnens, Amputate H. Lawrence finger Fine day. 22 Fri At Wm Peters Sr & Jno Cooks, Rain Roads very bad 23 Sat sprinkled Rain Cloudy, Mostly office work today 24 Sun Heard Mr Chown preach. Cloudy Very Quiet day. 25 Mo At Walter McAuley's Jno Scully's & Adam Hendersons Fine roads freezing. 26 Tu Roads frozen up this morning. Fine At " " & Mrs Geo Holmes Sr 27 Wed Busy times. Roads rough & uneven Fine 28 Thu At M McAuley's. Heavy snowstorm. the hail fine & hard to face driving At Wm Doves Att wife. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> December (Bk. 28.) No. ________Train,____________Conductor,________ 187 89 . No of Car. FROM Nov 29 TO REMARKS. 29 Fri Stormed. Roads getting broken. At Scully's & Robt Linnens Smail (att wf) 30 Sat At McAuleys, Scullys, Fentons, Leddys & Kellocks & Hendersons Fine day Dec 1 At Prayermeeting in eve } At Scullys & Liddys Drifted colder 2 Mo Warm & thawing. At Connells & Scully's & Peters Wm Sr. Roads Quite passible 3 Tu Spencerville Fair today. Very busy day Fine clear & cold At Scully's 4 Wed At Scullys, McAuleys & Peters. Fine. Cold 5 Thu At Marsh's, Quite busy day. Fine 6 Fri at James Vincents. Fine. Roads good. 7 Sat At Jno Scullys & Wm Peters Sr Fine Beautiful day. 8 Sun Frank & I went to Bishops Mills to see Father McLean who is sick there - Fine 9 Mo Visit James Vincent & at Mrs Whites Fine 10 Tu Quiet day. At JJ Marsh's 11 Wed At James Vincents & Mrs Geo Holmes Fine but roads getting bad 12 Thu Slack day no drives. Fine Cleaned up a number of bottles 13 Fri Busy day. At Geo Wilsons, Mrs Clarks & dressed Wm H Mason's leg. cold 14 Sat Stormed, cold, at Vincents & Holmes Father McLean back from Bishops Mills 15 Sun Heard Mr Chown preach. At Clarks Fine & cool 16 Mo At Geo Wilsons & Jno Hutchcrofts Fine day 17 No drives. Weather mild, but little snow & the waggons running </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> December (Bk. 28.) No. 12 Train,____________Conductor,________ 187 89 . No of Car. FROM 18th TO REMARKS. 18 Wed Rain in eve. Dr McLean back from N.Y. At Clarks & Jno Hutchcrofts 19 Thu Mild day. at Jno Wilsons. Roads mud & snow 20 Fri Rain. At Mrs James Clarks, Roads bad 21 Sat At Prescott Frank & I. Fine. At Kellocks At McAuley's Ventnor Operate on Phimosis 22 Sun At Clarks & McAuley's (Jno). Soft 23 Mo At Geo Wilsons. Fine. Roads good (wheeling) 24 Tu Rain. At Clarks Had a consultation with Dr Stevenson 25 Wed Fine Clarks & Anthony Tripps (att wf) warm Roads muddy & sloppy. 26 Thu Fine. At Clarks & Andersons. 27 Fri At Linnens at night. Fine & cold At Hutchcrofts 28 Sat Fine & Cold. At Andersons & Clarks Roads frozen hard - no sleighing 29 Sun Heard Rev Mr Chown. At Jno Linnens Fine 30 Mo Drove up to farm Frank Hattie & I & then I went on to Toronto. Fine Cold 31 Tu Looking over the City for a good opening to practice Fine Cold </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> January (Bk. 28.) No. 12 Train,____________Conductor,________ 187 90 . No of Car. FROM TO REMARKS. Wed 1st Rained most of dy. Left Toronto & went to Port Hope to Uncle James Bells Thu 2nd At Geo Clements at Milbrook P.M. Rain 3 Fri Fine. From Port Hope went to Napanee & seen Rev C.O. Johnston & wf & then back to Farm. 4 Sat Came back to Spencerville - took dinner at Joseph McLeans Fine & cool 5 Mo Sun Heard Rev Mr Chown preach. Fine At Erastus Browns 6 Tu Mo At Ras Browns, Fine, no sleighing but Buggies running yet 7 Wed Tu At Browns - his baby sick. Fine but cold 8 Wed Thu At Jno Davisons Put Plastic Jacket on Jnos thigh at Geo Andersons 9 Thu Cold day. Fine At Grants & Browns. Father McLean at Joseph McLeans. 10 Fri Ther 15 {symbol for degrees} below Zero, Light snow At Moilans & Kellocks 11 Sat Stormed - snow at Moilans & Browns, this P.M. Had cutter out 12 Sun Heard Mr Wm Bennett preach. Fine some cutters out today. Cold 13 Mo At Hutchcrofts, Terrific wind storm. a large number of roofs have been blown off &c snow off 14 Tu The Epidemic of La Grippe a Influenza is here & most of the houses in the village are affected Fine 15 Wed Roads hard & not snow. Busy times 16 Thu At John Hutchcrofts & Allan Burns. Snow Drove sulky. 17 Fri At Jno Linnens, Dukelows, Cowans & Kellocks Enough snow for sleighing 18 Sat Getting goods transferred to Dr McLean selling goods, at cost 19 Sun At Wm Bass's to see child. Fine Missionary meeting today 20 Mo Out to Jno Morris's attending wife cold. Fine </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> Sowed, Seeded & Planted 1874 (Bk. 28.) No. 12 Train,____________Conductor,________ 187 . No of Car. FROM TO REMARKS. Wheat 7 1/2 bus } 1 1/2 little field } 6 bus East side No 2E Barley 12 bus } No 2 East Oats 33 bus } 28 No 2 3E } 5 bus No 2E Potatoes Early Rose 13 bus } 5 1/2 East North of Carrots No 2W Washington Peerless 18 1/2 " No 2 West field Chili's bus East side of No 2W Carrots long White Early horn 6 rows 1 row Eas NW side No 2W Turnips } ends of 2 lands in SE corner of 3E Mangolds 7 rows in NW corner of No 2W Beets 4 rows " " " " " Seeded down 2nd field west half farm Seeded little field front of house 21 Tu at Boss's in evening. At Andy Johnstons to see child Light snow 22 Wed At Jno Hottens to see Mifs Annie Brown at Bass's 23 Thu Stormed. Called at Jno Hutchcrofts & Bars snowing 24 Fri At Walter McAuleys set clavicle. Fine at Bass's to see baby. At J Hutchcrofts 25 Sat At Bass's Took tea at Stirtons. Fine wind blowing hard. drifted 26 Sun Heard Rev Mr Chown, Fine Quiet day 27 At Bass's. Posting Books. Fine Quite good sleighing </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> Loads of hay Raised 1874 (Bk. 28.) No. 12 Train,____________Conductor,________ 187 . No of Car. FROM TO REMARKS. 5 loads of hay in Orchard 12 " " " " No 1 East 7 " " " " No 4 East 16 " " " " No 5 East 6 1/2 " " " " No 1 West 2 " " " grass in Nos 2 & 3E 13 12 loads hay in hay chamber 6 loads " above cows 2 " " small mow in lower barn 4 " : large " " " 3 loads hay in shed upper barn 1 load hay above hen house 15 " " large mow Upper Barn </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> Loads of Grain raised on barn 1874 (Bk. 28.) No. _________Train,____________Conductor,________ 1874 . No of Car. FROM TO REMARKS. 11 loads Wheat 9 No 2 } 2 little field 2 " Barley No 2E 8 loads Barley & Oats No 2E 7 " Black Oats No 3E 5 " White " " " Bushels of Potatoes 260 Bushels of Chili's large } 44 small 180 Bushels of Washington Peerless 105 Bushels of Early Roses 44 Bushels of Small Chili's 3 Bushels of Prolificks 45 Bushels of Bushels of Carrots White 1/2 Bushel of Table carrots 25 Bushels of Mangolds </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> Sowed Seeded & Planted 1875 (Bk. 28.) No. _________Train,____________Conductor,________ 1874 . No of Car. FROM TO REMARKS. Sowed No 1W with oats & Below the hill with Pease Sowed No 2W with Wheat Seeded " " with clover & Timothy Planted north half of No 3E with Chili's & Early Rose " South we west haff half with W. Peerless Sowed 1 1/2 acres in S.E.Corner of No 3E Planted 23 1/2 bus of Early Rose's Planted 87 1/2 " " large Chili's " 18 " " Small Chili's Planted 1 1/2 " " Breeze Prolifics Planted 23 1/2 " " Washington Peerless Planted 3 Pecks corn Total 154 bus Potatoes </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> Bushels of Potatoes & Roots (Bk. 28.) No. _________Train,____________Conductor,________ 1875 No. of Car FROM TO REMARKS. Bus Chilis large 599 594 594/60 } 654 " " small 60 650 " Earl Rose large 240 " " small " Peerless large 270 " " small 42 " Prolifics 10 Potatoes 1875 Bus Chilis large 590 " " small 60 } 650 " Earl Rose large 240 " " small 80 } 320 " Peerless large 270 " " small 57 } 327 " Prolifics 10 } 10 } 1307 " Carrots white 28 " " Table 1 1/2 } 32 " " Orange 2 1/2 " Mangolds 44 " Beets 26 } 70 } 102 </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> Sowed Seeded & Planted (Bk. 28.) No. _________Train,____________Conductor, Fraser 1876 No. of Car FROM TO REMARKS. Wheat N side of No 3E Seeded it down Barley S " " " " " Oats W " " 1 " Broke it up Pease sowed Orchard Planted 38 } 9 bus Early Rose little field } 21 " " " No 1W 2 51 1/2 " Chilis " " " W side No 1W Planted with corn & Part little field </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> Loads of Hay & Grain (Bk. 28.) No. _________Train,____________Conductor, Fraser 1876 No. of Car FROM Hay TO REMARKS. 10 loads off of No 2W 6 1/2 " " " " 4E 7 1/2 " " " " 5E 10 " " " " 2E east side 2 1/2 " " " " " West " 1/2 " " " " 3E S.W corner 37 6 loads of Wheat off of No 3E 6 " " Barley " " " 9 " " Oats Oats " " 1E eas W side 4 " " Pease Orchard </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> Sowed Seeded & Planted (Bk. 28.) No. _________Train,____________Conductor, _______187 No. of Car FROM Hay TO REMARKS. No 5E 2 bus P. & I. Barley 8 bus Black oats, P.&I. 12 Black } 1877 No 1W Sowed 7 bus Wheat & Seeded down Orchard Planted Early Rose No 4E Sowed Oats 14 bus Peas 1 bus <pre> Oats & Peas 14 bus } Peas 1 bus </pre> No 5E 10 bus Quaker Russett } 1878 " " 8 " Chili's " " 10 " Early Rose's " " 5 acres Yellow corn " " 1 1/2 " Western corn 4E cut Rye early Sowed Buckwheat 3E Sowed 7 bus Wheat seeded down 2E " 13 " Oats & Peas 1E " 12 1/2 Black Oats Orchard " 4 " Barley seeded down Sowed 7 bus western Corn 1878 60 bus Russetts } 20 bus Chilis 2 15 early Roso } 180 Mangolds } 11 beets 10 Carrots } </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> Loads of Hay & Grain (Bk. 28.) No. _________Train,____________Conductor, _______187 No. of Car FROM TO REMARKS. 1877 Barley 12 loads No 1E. WS & SS No 5E Wheat 6 " " 1W Peas 1 " " 4E, SS. Oats 8 " " " NS " 10 " " 5E " 3 " mifs Stewarts Buckwheat 5 " No 2E, WS. 1 1878 No 1W 5 Loads Hay No 1E, WS 9 " " " 3E, NS. 12 " " Orchard 1 load swale (No 4E) 1 1/2 loads Put 14 loads above horses & waggonhouse " 3 " in Lower Barn " 1 " shed Small Cowstable " 2 " " Barn S.S " 6 " " " NS </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> conducter (Bk. 28.) No. _________Train,____________Conductor, _______187 No. of Car FROM TO REMARKS. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> {blank page} </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> 222.70 2.00 27450 141 411.50 </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> N N Bell Bagny PiQa 873 Luck 20700 $ 2 M{illegible} Flora 103.50 Simpson 25.00 E way {illegible} 5.00 Presents 10.00 Groceries 1.00 Sow 2.00 Shoeing 2.50 Class 53.00 Maggy 2.00 Jennie 1.00 Ma 20.00 Bob Pike 30.00 Mr Bates 7.50 Towsley 3.00 Carl .60 CP & Oatmeal 8,00 Potatoes 274.10 132 40610 </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> {Back cover of large journal/diary. Mottled brown with green marbling. Black cloth binding. Cover very worn on edges, but home to an amazingly wonderful account of 17 years of the life of a young farmer, who eventually studies to become a medical doctor} </div> UG Transcription Progress Scripto transcription progress Done transcribed https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/eb554a99555be2871241809c937e5090.pdf 2f4776785f0327c6b4e3cb0f7790e058 PDF Text Text �� https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/a57f3a83e7a4ce2a3aae65b4a391ab34.pdf 6e5ccd2a7861ce9b0456b628e3aa092c PDF Text Text John Ferguson (1851 – 1931) 1869 Diary Transcribed by Rural Diary Archive Volunteers POCKET DIARY for 1869. Containing A Blank Space for Every Day in the Year, CALENDAR, RATES OF POSTAGE, &c. PUBLISHED ANNUALLY FOR THE TRADE. 1869. Friday, January 1, 1869. Was cold and stormy, spent the day at Mr. Mason's pleasantly, had a sleigh ride in the evening to Derry West. Saturday 2 Nothing particular taking place, was working hard all day, threshing peas with the flail Sunday 3 Went to Sunday School in the morning and heard J. C. Small read a good letter from our superintendent exhorting the scholars to trust in Jesus. was at "Zion" in the afternoon Monday, January 4, 1869 There was a change in the weather today and the snow has nearly all disappeared. Spent the day hauling firewood, was at Brampton in the evening for medicine for my aunt Mrs Peacock �Tuesday 5 Was building a fence in the bush on the "other place" and was at the Division at night and had a very good meeting although the attendance was small. Wednesday 6 The thaw still continues so that there is little or no sleighing. Was engaged in splitting rails at the "other place". Jane was at our place all day and John C came down in the evening. Thursday, January 7, 1869. The weather to day was very pleasant. Was at the same kind of work as yesterday. Took Jane home in the evening and spent it at their place. Friday 8 In the morning was in Brampton at Mrs J.D. Armstrong's funeral and heard Mr McFadden preach an affecting sermon. The evening set in very stormy so that I spent it at home in reading. (to Mr A. Saturday 9 Drinkwater) (Miss E. Cheyne was married yesterday.) The snow storm of last evening has turned into rain this morning and the thaw continues. Nothing particular has transpired today, was engaged in building fence, in the evening made preparations for Sunday. Sunday, January 10, 1869. Was at Sunday school in the morning where superintendent was absent had two new scholars in my class. Went to Zion in the afternoon but we were dissappointed of a preacher, and spent the evening at home. Monday 11 Was chopping cordwood all day. Went to the teacher's prayer meeting in the evening, there were only three present still we had a good meeting and it is the earnest prayer of the teachers that God would revive his work with school. Tuesday 12 �The weather today was very fine the sun shining brightly all day, was at the same kind of work as yesterday, went to the division in the evening as there were only three of of the members present the division was not open yet. Wednesday, January 13, 1869. The weather today was quite warm and pleasant, was engaged in splitting the last oak tree on the "other place" into stakes. Spent the evening at home. Thursday 14 The weather continues very fine so that the winter so far has been unusually pleasant, was at the same work as yesterday. Nearly every member of the family is sick with colds except myself. Friday 15 In the forenoon was hauling out manure around the old appletrees went to Brampton in the afternoon and beside the other newspapers obtained a copy of the Weekly {deal Telegraph this paper contains a great of reading matter. Saturday, January 16, 1869 My father has been so very sick today with a bad cold that he was confined to the house. John C. brought Jane down this morning and she spent the day with us. (J.C. has also been very sick all this week). Mr Smith and Mr Nichols came up and spent the evening at our place. Sunday 17 Was at Sunday school this morning Mr. Millard occupied the whole time at the school in the talking about Sunday School missionary work and that Mr. McDavie's application to be missionary has been accepted. Went to Zion this after noon and heard Mr. Sutherland speak about holiness. Monday 18 Put the load of clover hay for seed on the waggon and hauled it over to Mr. Mason's for to be thrashed. Went to the teachers prayer meeting in the evening, there were five present and we had a profitable meeting. Mr. Millard read a portion of scripture and a short sermon on it. Thursday, January 19, 1869 �Nothing particular took place today. the sick folks have all got better again. Went to the division this evening, there being no one present but myself I went over and spent the evening at J. C. Snell's. Wednesday 20 Went to the Gore mills with a grist and peas and oats for to be chopped. Mr. Mason was there distributing the bills for his sale which takes place on the second of February. Thursday 21 Nothing particular took place today. The Sunday School convention is going on in Streestville yesterday and today. Spent the evening at home as usual. Friday, January 22, 1869. Was engaged in building bush fence (all day) at the "other place" Mr. R. Chisholm called here at noon to see about handling gravel on the Center Road and arranged to start on it next week. Went to Uncle Adam's this evening and accepted the Melodeon Agency. Saturday 23 The weather continues warm and the roads are getting dry & dusty. Nothing particular took place today was handling wood and rails. Received a letter from Uncle Thomas this evening, he is doing well in business. Sunday 24 Was at Sunday School this morning. Mr. Millard had a nice illustration of the lesson 24th Chap. Joshua. Went to Zion in the afternoon the Rev. Mr Fletcher preached the missionary sermon. J. C. Snell & wife were down and spent the evening at our place. Monday, January 25, 1869 Father shot our dog "Rover" this morning. Went to Mr Mason's this afternoon to help to thrash the seed out of the clover hay. He has Mr. Dolson's clover mill hired. Tuesday 26 �Was at the same work as yesterday. Went to the division this evening as There were only five present the division was not opened. Wednesday 27 Finished the threshing that I have been engaged in. we have about 3 bush. of seed and Mr. Mason nearly 50. Went to Missionary meeting in Zion this evening the attendance was small. Mr. Rev Cochrane of Toronto & Rev. McFadden addressed the meeting. Thursday, January 28, 1869 Nothing particular took place today. Jane came down last night and is going to spend two days with us. Went to Missionary meeting at Hope Chapael to night, the house was nearly full and Mr. W. Elliott was chairman and three P. M. ministers addressed the meeting Friday 29 Was at Rev. McFaddens wood bee hauling sawed wood from Mr. P. Holtby's to the parsonage. J.C.S. called for Jane this evening and took her home. Mrs. Fletcher Hall died on Wednesday 27th and will be buried tomorrow. Saturday 30 This afternoon was engaged in hauling gravel from E. Bunting's pit on the Centre Road. Met Mr. Snell's carriage coming from the funeral and Sarah looked at me so pleasantly that she almost won me over again. Sunday, January 31, 1869 Went to Sunday School in the morning the attendance was small, went to Mr. Mason's for dinner and to Zion this afternoon and heard Rev. W. McFadden preach about the four kinds of fools mentioned in the Bible. Monday, February 1 The last month has been remarkable for warm & pleasant weather there has been little or no snow and roads have been dry and dusty. Was engaged all day in hauling gravel to the Centre Road. Tuesday 2 �Went to Mr. Mason's sale in the morning and acted as clerk all day. We had very good sale and amounted to about $1700. Staid all night at Mr. Mason's. The evening set in with a snowstorm Wednesday, February 3, 1869. This morning is very stormy and there has fallen nearly a foot of snow. Spent the forenoon in straightening Mr. Mason's accounts. Went to the surprise party at Mr. J. Wiggin's this evening did not enjoy myself as dancing occupied the whole time, got home about 3 o'clock the party broke up at four. Thursday 4 The weather today is cold and blustering, there is good sleighing now. Nothing particular took place today, spent the evening at home. {On the 30th January sold 6 sheep (4 ewes and 2 ram lambs) @$7 and $6 apiece to a man from Ohio.} Friday 5 Went over to Mr. Mason's this forenoon with a sleigh and brought over their luggage to be sent to Missouri. Was at Brampton this afternoon and bought a new watch from W. A. Mitchell for $20. Saturday, February 6, 1869 the weather is mild today. Was enaged in hauling fire wood and rails. Uncle adam sent away his luggage and Mr. Masons by freight. Willy Mason brought his horse "Titus" over to Uncle Adam's and is going to spend two weeks in Canada yet. Sunday 7 Went to S. School in the morning subject of lesson "the unfortunate widow, Luke VIII." Ms. Millard was present and destributed the January number of "childrens papers." Ms. M Shipley was up this afternoon and we went to Brampton church to night. Monday 8 Was at Brampton with a load of spring wheat received 92 cts per bush. Received by mail a copy of Dr. Pollick's new medical book. Went to teachers prayer meeting this evening the attendance small had a good meeting Tuesday, Feburary 9, 1869. �The weather continues very mild. Was engaged in hauling gravel to the Centre road. Mr. Mason came home today from Ohio. Spent the evening at Uncle Adam's with W. Mason and Anne Buchanan. Wednesday 10 Took Mr. Mason & William Large down to the station early this morning in the waggon on their way to Missouri. Was at the same occupation as yesterday. J.C. Snell and wife were down and spent the evening at our place. Thursday 11 The roads are now quite muddy Am still hauling gravel on the road. Jane stayed with us all day and J. C. S. came down this evening and we all visited Uncle Adam's. Mr. P. Grahams hotel and stables in Brampton were burnt down to night. Friday, February, 12, 1869 The weather today is like spring and we had a slight shower of rain this morning. Was at the same work as yesterday having now more than 3/4 of a lot gravelled spent the evening at home in reading the "Ladies: Repository. " Saturday 13 There was some slight showers of rain today. Went to Georgetown this morning and then to Stewarttown trying to sell Melodeons did not make any sales. The night has set in with a rainstorm. Sunday 14 The weather is very stormy today snow and sleet from the "East", On account of the weather spent the day at home in reading. The storm continues after dark. This is the first Sunday of /69 that I have spent entirely at home. Monday, February 15, 1869. Was engaged in hauling elm cordwood on the sleigh to Brampton for Haggert and Bros. Hauled 3 Cords today for which I received $2 per cord in trade. Spent the evening at home in reading the newspapers. Tuesday 16 �The weather today is pretty cold with frequent snow squalls. Was engaged at the same work as yesterday. Spent the evening at home. R.F. Snell and Esther Wiggins were at Uncle Adam's to night visiting Willy Mason. Wednesday 17 It has turned warmer today and the snow is fast dissapearing. Was at the same work as yesterday. Spent this evening at Uncle Adam's and received Mr. Mason's notes to keep them till next fall. Thursday, February 18, 1869. Finished hauling wood to Brampton for Haggert Bros having hauled 11 cords @ $2. Mrs. Trueman & Mrs. Featherstone were up and spent the day at our place and went home tonight. Friday 19 The weather today was cold and blustering. Uncle Joseph Dixon came down from Amaranth this afternoon. Uncle Adam brought his notes over today. Was at Mr. R Lowes'es social tonight-had a pleasant time. Saturday 20 Uncle George Burke and wife came up yesterday on a visit. Went to Brampton in the afternoon and put an advertisement in the Peel Banner respecting the melodeon agency to be left in for four months - price $3. Sunday, February 21, 1869. Very stormy morning went to S. School Mr. Millard first used the blackboard-subject-the rich man and Lazarus. Went to J.C. Snells with Pockesing folks this afternoon and with them and Uncle Adam's to Uncle Williams tonight. Met Bella Lowes there and had a pleasant time with her. Monday 22 Uncle Adam's folks were busy all day packing up for to start tomorrow morning. I took their baggage to the station this evening. Jane was down and spent the day at home and I drove her and J.C.S. home in the cutter Tuesday, 23 �Willy and Johnny Mason slept with me the last night of their stay in Canada. It was very stormy this morning and was up very early and drove the Missouri folks down to the station. The storm passed away this afternoon and it is a beautiful moonlight night. Wednesday, February 24, 1869. The weather is very cold and stormy and I am afraid that the Missouri folks will be delayed by the snow obstructing the cars. Drove Sarah Peacock up to J.C. Snells last night (where she is hired)and spent the evening there. Thursday 25 Nothing particular took place today on account of the bad weather. Went to Brampton Baptists S. S. Anniversary the number present was not as large as usual Miss Lowes presided at the Cab. Organ. Received 3 copies of the Marriage Guide. Friday 26 Went to Brampton this afternoon and purchased 8 bush. of Corn @ 70 cents per bush. also received my first letter from Andrus Bros. promising to send me a number of price lists Saturday, February 27, 1869. The coldest day we have had this season. Was engaged in threshing peas all day. Spent the evening at home in reading the newspapers and preparing for Sunday Sunday 28 Went to Sunday School in the morning and Mr. Jordan questioned the school on the Lesson Judges VII. Was at the P.M. Church Brampton and heard Mr. Boyle preach text-Romans XV, 13, their new organ is louder and harsher than at W.M. Church. Monday, March 1 The forepart of this last month was very mild but the latter part has been cold and stormy and at present there is a good deal of snow on the ground. Went to the T.P. Meeting this evening there was an average attendance 7. Mr. M. not present had a very good meeting Tue sday, March 2, 1869. �Was engaged in hauling gravel with the sleigh mine being the only team at it. Went to the Division (tonight)(which broke down) there were only 8 present. the funds are to be deposited in P.D. Savings Bank. Wednesday 3 Finished hauling gravel to day having hauled 7 days in all. Went to Brampton this evening and heard Mr. Kennedy the Scotch Vocalist,in the Courthouse which was very much crowded, was well pleased, the entertainment which last 2 1/4 hrs. Thursday 4 This has been a very cold day. Was engaged in feeding stock and cutting stovewood. It is just 4 years today since my conversion and I regret that I have grown colder in religion than I ought to. This Sarah Snells birthday age 20 Friday, March 5, 1869. Went to Brampton this forenoon and brought home my mother who staid all night at Uncle Williams. Drove her up in the cutter to J.C. Snell's this afternoon and had a look at Mr. Snell's stock, they are in good condition. Saturday March 6 The weather still continues very cold and blustering. Nothing particular took place to day was engaged in cutting stovewood. Spent the evening at home. Sunday 7 Was at S. School this morning Mr. Millard was present and used the blackboard subject - Christ and the young. Went to Zion in the afternoon and heard Mr. Walker preach Text- Deut. IV. 9. There were only ten present. Monday, March 8, 1869. Was engaged in threshing peas all day. Father went to Chilholm's Mill with a grist of 23 bush. of mixed fall and spring wheat. Went to the Teachers Prayer meeting this evening there only four present including Mr. Millard. Tuesday 9 �There is a great change in the weather to day turning quite warm. Jane and Mrs. J. Snell were down this afternoon visiting. Instead of freezing to night it is thawing. Spent the evening at home. Wednesday 10 Very stormy all day from the North-East considerable snow has fallen and the sideroads are nearly blocked up. Drove my sisters over to school this morning and brought them back this evening in the sleigh. Thursday, March 11, 1869. The storm of yesterday has cleared off leaving the snow in huge drifts. Was at the same occupation as yesterday namely-driving the children to school. Spent the evening in writing Walter McClellan, Alton Friday 12 Went to Brampton this afternoon and saw a letter that Aunt Anne had received from Uncle John who is now in St. Jo. Brought over the scholars and took Mary Nichols home in the sleigh Saturday 13 Was employed this forenoon in breaking in a colt-Polly-who is 2 years old next spring, had very little trouble with her. Alex came up this afternoon which is the first time for six months. Elizabeth C. is going to live in Toronto. Sunday, March 14, 1869. Very stormy morning. Did not go to Sunday School but drove Alex up to J.C. Snell's and spent the day there. Took Alex part of the way home in the cutter and heard Mr. McFadden preach in Brampton at six oclock-text-John 4-14 Monday 15 Went to old Mrs. Bunting's funeral today she was buried in the old cemetery at Brampton. Mr. McFadden preached an excellent sermon from 2 Peter 3rd Chapter 14. she was 83 years of age. Was at the teachers prayer meeting tonight there were only 3 present. Tuesday 16 �Was engaged in hauling gravel on the Centre Road, it being now finished up to the blacksmith's shop. Mr. and Mrs. R. Nichols were up and spent the evening at our place. Wednesday, March 17, 1869. The weather continues very cold and there is about 2 feet of snow on the ground. Went to the Gore Mills today with 27 bush. of corn, peas, and oats mixed for chopping. Spent the evening at J.C. Snells. Received a letter from Uncle Adam in Missouri. Thursday 18 Was engaged in enrolling the militia for the west half of the township from No.10 to No. 20 which is one half of No. 6 Company Division. Joseph Snell is now engaged in enrolling the east half. Commenced on the C. Road and finished to the west 21st line. Friday 19 Finished enrolling the militia today which has been a disagreeable job on account of the deep snow which is now nearly 2 feet deep on the level and very much drifted. Spent the evening at J.C. Snell's and gave him the enrollment as he is the Captain Saturday, March 20, 1869. Went to Brampton this afternoon and my mother received a letter from Aunt Jennie and I a letter addressed to Uncle Adam from Schomberg. Mother went up and is going to stay all night at J.C. S. Sunday 21 Went to Sunday School this morning Mr. Millard illustrated the lesson Matt. XX to the 18th verse on the blackboard. Was at Zion in the afternoon and heard Mr. Brosfield preach text-Watch, therefore. J.C.S. and wife and S. Peacock spent the day at our place. Monday 22 Finished threshing our peas today which have not turned out very well. Was cold and windy all day from the east set in stormy this evening Spent it at home in reading Sunday School libraries. Tuesday, March 23, 1869. �The storm of last night has passed leaving 4 inches more of snow. Was at Brampton this morning. Spent the evening in writing to Uncle Adam. Father and Mother spent the afternoon on the 3rd line east at Joshua Modeland. Wednesday 24 Was engaged in threshing oats with the flail. We had a visit today from Isaac Modeland, his mother and wife. Went to Brampton this evening and mailed a letter to Osborn Missouri. Thursday 25 Was busy all day in hauling gravel to No. 10 and putting it in a heap for use next summer on the C. Road, hauled 14 loads. Spent the evening at home. Friday, March 26, 1869. There was a great change in the weather today it being very misty and some heavy showers of rain. Was up at J.C. Snells this evening and received a copy of Ashworth's Strange Tales from him for to read. Saturday 27 Is a bright beautiful day and the snow is thawing very fast. Mr. Wixon from Albion and his son stopped at our place this morning on their way home from Missouri. I drove them as far as Tullamore in the sleigh. They are well pleased with the country. Sunday 28 Went to S. School this morning in the cutter with 3 of my sisters and Tilly the lesson was in the 10th chap. of 1st Samuel. Heard Mr. Sutherland preach in Zion this afternoon Test Mathew XXVIII.6. Uncle William & Aunt Lizzie were up this afternoon at our place. Monday, March 29, 1869. Very wet day raining steadily all the time from the east. Was engaged in hauling manure around the young appletrees. Mrs. J.C. Snell gave birth to a daughter today. Spent the evening in reading "Ashworth" which is very interesting. Thursday 30 �The weather to day was quite warm with frequent showers so that the 'Etobicoke' is overflowing its banks. Was busy part of the time in taking away the snow from the mouth of the house cellar drain, which closed it up not allowing the water to escape. Wednesday 31 Was engaged in cutting stovewood. This month on the whole has been unusually cold and stormy, and I there is more snow on the ground at present than there has been for 4 years beside being nearly as cold as January. Thursday, April 1. 1869. Was busy all day sawing cordwood with bucksaw for summer use. Father and Mother went up to J.C. Snells to see the new comer. Spent the evening at home & father wrote to Uncle Thomas. Friday 2 The weather continues cold and disagreeable. Was at the same work as yesterday. We had a visit this evening from (big) Joshua Modeland who has been out in Iowa two weeks in January. He thinks it a good farming country. Saturday 3 Went to Brampton this afternoon on horseback as the roads are very rough and received a long letter from Alex. Walked up to J.C. Snells' this evening across the fields on the crust of snow and saw for the first time their daughter. Sunday, April 4, 1869. Was at Sunday School this morning, Mr. Millard was absent and Mr. Jordan examined the school on the lesson-Matt.XX 14 to 30th. Went to Zion in the afternoon but was dissapointed in the absence of P. Holtby Spent the evening at home reading a S.S. library. Monday 5 Was engaged in sawing cordwood with the bucksaw and washing the young appletrees with soapsuds to kill the lice. Drove Mother up to J.C. S. in the buggy and returned 'Ashworth' Jane is getting quite better and the baby is growing fast Tuesday 6 �The snow is gradually disappearing Was at the same work as yesterday woodsawing. Spent the evening in writing a letter to Alex who is expecting one in four days from the time I received his. Our fodder for the stock is getting scarce. Wednesday, April 7, 1869. Was at the same work as yesterday. Father went to Brampton this afternoon and received two newspapers from Aunt Jennie(A weekly Carthage & a Spiritualist pub. in Chicago. Spent the evening at John Learmonts my first visit-passed in general conversation. Thursday 8 Am still at the same work. My Mother was up at J.C.Snells this afternoon with Aunt Jennie, Jane is getting quite well. John Learmont was over this evening and we had pleasant chat, he condemns the idea of going to the States. Friday 9 Went to the bush today and tapped 30 Maple trees and was busy all day at it and making sap troughs. The sap ran very fast and we obtained a good many pails of it. J. Learmont was over and spent the evening at our place. Saturday, April 10, 1869. Was at the same work as yesterday and commenced boiling sap this morning with two pots and made over a gallon of molasses, besides tapping 10 more trees. Aunt Anne has received another letter from Uncle John, he has made up his mind to stay in Missouri and buy a farm. Sunday 11 Went to S. School this morning on foot (roads are getting dry) Mr. M. was there and used the blackboard-Lesson-1st Sam.XII chapt. I received a copy of the C. Messenger from J.V. Snell. Was at Zion this afternoon Mr. McFadden preached text Hosea X 12 verse. Spent the evening at home. Monday 12 Started early this morning (1/2past 5) and was busy all day boiling sap and tapping, have 50 trees tapped made 7 qts. molasses. Went to T. Prayer meeting this evening there were only 3 of the teachers present beside Mr. S. Watson's 3 children. �Thursday, April 13, 1869. Was at the same work as yesterday. There is a good deal of snow on the ground yet around the fences and in the lanes. The days are warm and very frosty nights. Spent the evening at home in reading Dr. O.W. Guthrie's "Our Fathers business". Wednesday 14 Was at the same work as yesterday and made ten pounds of sugar. Went up to J.C. Snell's this evening and gave them a small cake of sugar, and was also up to Mr. John Snell's and gave them another small cake. Received a letter from Uncle Adam, staid all night at J.C. Snells. Thursday 15 Our hired boy Samuel Bunting spent the day in the bush in boiling sap while I sawed wood and helped father dock the sheep. Joseph G. Snell started for Kentucky this morning and intends staying there until Christmas, he will be very much missed at home. Friday, April 16, 1869. Was engaged in sawing wood the sap has nearly quit running. Uncle William & Aunt Lizzie came up this afternoon and had a good feed of maple molasses and sugar. Spent the evening at home. Saturday 17 Went to Brampton this afternoon-they are busy enlarging the post office and making a great many more letter boxes, for the first time I saw a velocipede belonging to Mr. Mahaffey it requires a great deal of practice to ride one. Sunday 18 This is my birthday being 18 years old. It is a very nice day and the roads almost dusty but as I have a boil on the back of my neck I have to stay in the house all day. This is the second Zion day that I have spent entirely at home this year. Monday, April 19, 1869. About 1 o'clock this morning we had a heavy thunder storm and has raised the Etobicoke very high and carrying away a number of swing poles. It is very close and warm today and the grass is commencing to grow. Was sawing wood. �Tuesday 20 It has been a very wet day but it keeps warm. Father took a load of spring wheat to Brampton to day and received 85 cents per bush. bought 6 bush. of peas at the same price. Mr. William Carter was plowing which is the first done this season. Wednesday 21 Finished sawing wood to day, we have about 24 cords of wood split up into stovewood. J.C. Snell brought Aunt Mary Peacock down to day from his place. Spent the evening at home in reading. Thursday, April 22, 1869. Was engaged in building fence on the "other place" between us and John Learmont, making it with stakes at the corners and wires instead of caps. Spent the evening at home in reading a daily paper from St. Joseph Missouri. Friday 23 Commenced ploughing sod to day it was pretty soft. We sowed a ten acre meadow field with plaster. (Our opinion is that he is referring to adding lime to the soil) Spent the evening at John Learmonts in reading "Boro Bells" and talking about things in general. It is a beautiful moonlight night. Saturday 24 Was at the same work as yesterday. Father and Mother went to Brampton this afternoon and received a newspaper from Uncle Thomas published in Carthage. Spent the evening at home. Sunday, April 25, 1869. Spent the day on the 3rd Line east at Isaac A. Modeland's, drove Aunt Mary Peacock there and Tilly, had a pleasant time, it being the first time I have been on the place for 13 years. Came home in the evening. Monday 26 Was busy all day in plowing sod. Father sowed 4 acres of oats this is the first seeding we have done this year. John Learmont and his sister Susy were over and spent the evening at our place they are pretty good company. �Tuesday 27 Was at the same work as yesterday and have now about 5 acres plowed. The weather continues very fine with occasional showers. Spent the evening at home in reading the newspapers. Wednesday, April 28, 1869. Went to Brampton this morning to the spring fair and received the 2nd prize for our bull "Clifton" there was a pretty good show of stock and implements also a horse hay fork for loading hay in the field, being fastened to the waggon. Sowed our carrot seed this afternoon. Thursday 29 The weather continues fine and a good growth. Was engaged in sowing oats this forenoon, commenced sowing barley this afternoon. Spent the evening at J.C. Snells in reading and conversation, walked over there through the fields. got home at 10.30 Friday 30 Was engaged in sowing barley. Jane, Mrs. Snell and Kizzie were down for a visit. Miss Graham from Toronto St. was here for me to go down and repair their melodeon. I intend to go after the seedingThis month has been rather backward compared to last spring. But it cannot be called a very late spring. Saturday, May 1, 1869. There is a change in the weather today, a cold rain from the east which is turning to snow. Was engaged this morning in cultivating the barley ground. Went to Brampton this afternoon and mailed a letter to Uncle Adam. Spent the evening at home. Sunday 2 Went to Sunday school this morning, the attendance was small on account of Bad weather. Our supt. was absent subject-Luke XIX 1-10. Was at Zion this afternoon the congregation was small-9(A. Bowsfield dissappointed). Spent the evening at home reading about Calvin. Monday 3 �Was engaged in harrowing the barley ground and plowing sod. Isaac A Modeland and his wife were over all afternoon at our place-they brought Aunt Mary over and are going to keep Tilly for some time. Spent the evening at home. The last of our green apples were eaten. Tuesday, May 4, 1869. The weather has been quite cool since the rain of last Saturday and there is quite hard frosts at night. Was engaged in sowing clover and timothy seed on the barley ground. Mother walked across the fields to J.C. Snell's today. Spent the evening at home. Wednesday 5 Finished rolling the barley field. We constructed a home-made spear with wrought nails and speared eleven suckers in about an hour averaging two lbs. each in the Etobicoke. Spent the evening at home as usual in reading. Thursday 6 Was engaged in plowing sod. Bought 720 lbs. of hay of William Heath @ $14 per ton our hay and straw being nearly all fed up. Sarah Peacock came down from J.C.S. and went to Brampton. Spent the evening in reading the April number 2 Ladies Repository Friday, May 7, 1869 Sowed our peas to day on the sod plowed this spring. The weather is now quite warm and the buds are beginning to swell. Spent the evening at home as usual in reading general literature. We got a letter from Uncle Taylor this week, he has removed to Oakville. Saturday 8 Finished seeding to day. Went to Brampton this afternoon and bought a new coat @ $8.50 also a pair of gaiters @ $4.00. Spent part of the time in the 'Banner' store and in J.E. Wood Barber shop. Spent the evening at home. Sunday 9 Went to Quarterly Meeting this morning and heard Mr. McFadden preach text- Hebrews. 12th Chap.1,2. Spent the afternoon and evening at Aunt Emeline's with D.M., G. Armstrong and Johnnie D. it is some time since I have been there before. �Monday, May 10, 1869. Was engaged in digging and preparing the garden, we have nearly all the garden vegetables planted and sowed the horse chestnuts we planted last fall are coming up and growing fast. Mrs. Snell and Jane called at our place this evening on their way home from Brampton. Lizzie Bennet commenced work today. 11.00 Tuesday 11 The weather has turned very warm and the spring grain is all up green. Was engaged in rolling the meadow and planting early potatoes. Bought 280 lbs. of hay of Mr. J. Heath making 1/2 ton We turned out our cows on the grass Turned our cattle on the grass for the first Wednesday 12 Was engaged in picking stones off the Alsike clover meadow and finished planting our early potatoes. We sold "Old Jim" to James Sewell for he sold her to J. Anthony for a silver wattle worth $18. Spent the evening at J. Learmonts. (Miss Julia Heath was married today.) Thursday, May 13, 1869. Finished digging our garden and pruning and manuring the fruit trees Commenced raining this afternoon with thunder. Went to Brampton this evening after my Mother who was at Aunt Anne's visiting... She (A.A.) intends starting for Missouri on June 1st. Friday 14 J.C. Snell and wife came down and spent the day at our place it being the first anniversary of their wedding. Was ploughing S. Buntings garden this afternoon. Spent the evening at home in reading the Globe. Jane stayed all night with us on account of the rain. Saturday 15 Was hauling manure on the turnip ground this forenoon and washed the sheep this afternoon. S. Bunting Sen. helped me we have 26. Drove Jane home this evening in the buggy and took her 5 hens and 1 cock. J.C. Snell was there a while, got home at 10 oclock Sunday, May 16, 1869. �Commenced raining about seven o'clock this morning and lasted untill ten so that I did not get S.School. Went to Zion this afternoon and there were 8 present and no preacher. Was at Brampton this evening and heard D.G. Sutherland preach Psalm CXXXIX, 7 to 10 verse. Monday 17 It has turned quite cold since the rain and some frost at night. Was hauling manure on the turnip ground hauled 14 loads to the six acre field across the creek. Spent the evening at home reading the "Youths Magazine" of 1844 A.D. Tuesday 18 Planted out some early tomatoe plants and got a load of spring wheat ready for market. Sowed some plaster on the barley which looks very well and promises a nice even crop of sixteen acres. Wednesday, May 19, 1869. Went to the Gore Mills this forenoon in the waggon 4 bush. of peas & oats for chopping. Rode down to Alek's on 'Frank' this afternoon and called at Mr. Thos. Graham for to repair a melodeon. Staid all night at Alek's who is keeping "bachelors' hall" Thursday 20 He has bought a French Mare for $85. He is now living on the 3rd line east at Mt. Charles and is comfortably situated. Came home through Brampton this morning and got a new glass for my watch. Father and Mother were up to J.C. S. this afternoon and brought me $10 for enrolling the militia. Friday 21 Was plowing all day at Mr. Gumerson for barley and J. Learmont was also plowing. The Royal Canadian Bank suspended payment this morning. We had only $2, they are worth 80 cents apiece. Spent the evening reading the "Sea News" Saturday, May 22, 1869. We sheared the sheep this forenoon, J. Learmont helping us there were 3 of us shearing, the fleeces averaged 7 lbs. apiece. Went to Brampton this afternoon and bought some every-day summer clothing. Spent the evening reading the "London Illustrated News" Sunday 23 �Went to S. School this morning the supt. was absent, there was large school-Lesson, 1st Samuel XVIII 7 verse to 9. Was at Zion this afternoon and heard Mr. Russel our new preacher text J.C.S. and wife came down and spent the evening at our place. Monday 24 Spent the day in the bush around Eldorado Mills shooting, with William Woods G. Dawson J. Modeland, had a splendid boat ride on the Credit river. Took dinner and tea at J. H. Main's, on the whole I enjoyed the days sport very well. Tuesday, May 25, 1869. Yesterday and to day has been pretty warm. Finished plowing the turnip and potato ground to day. Aunt Anne came here this evening on her farewell visit before going to Missouri. I felt very tired after yesterday's tramp. Spent the evening at home. Wednesday 26 Was hauling manure on the potato ground putting it in the hills. It is quite cool again the last two days have been the warmest of the season. John Newhouse called here today he is going to Missouri next week. Thursday 27 Planted our potatoes to day, there are four kinds-Early White, Cups, Garnet Chili and Peach Blows. We also planted a few rows of corn. Was very sorry to hear of the Rev. R.L. Gabies suicide caused by too hard study at college, he shot himself with a pistol. Friday, May 28, 1869. Commenced working on the roads this morning but the afternoon was very wet and is still raining this evening. All the garden fruit trees are well loaded with blossoms. Father was in Toronto on the cars for to change Aunt Jennies's money into greenbacks. Saturday 29 It is warm and pleasant after the rain and there is good growth. Went to Brampton with 33 bush. of spring wheat @ 82 cts per bus. I saw Alex and had a talk with him. Bought a copy of Bow Bells for May and Lovell's Geography. �Sunday 30 Went to S. School this morning our supt. was absent. Lesson-Matt.XX 1-17. Was at Zion this afternoon and heard Mr. John Hatson preach text-Luke 13th Chapt. 24 Went to John Snell's Sen. and spent the evening pleasantly pleasantly with the girls. Staid all night at J.C. Snell's Monday, May 31, 1869. Was hauling gravel on the Centre Road with the waggon, drew 12 loads. There were some nice showers of rain to day and all the grain is growing very fast. Mr. George Elliott was buried yesterday with military honours. Tuesday, June 1 Was engaged in using the road scraper this forenoon and finished the road work. I drove over to Mr. M. Cation's in the buggy with a beehive for to get a swarm into it, the hive will be left there until fall. Spent the evening at home. Wednesday 2 Commenced hauling manure on the summer fallow hauled 25 loads, James Sewell helped me to haul it. It has been a very warm day. J.C. Snell and wife came down shis evening and are going to stay all night. Thursday, June 3, 1869. Was at the same work as yesterday and hauled the same number of loads. The weather during the months of May has been very favorable for the crops. Was down at E. Buntings this evening jumping with some of the boys I jumped 14 feet. Friday 4 J.C. Snell and wife went home early this morning. Done the same amount of work as yesterday. I went to J.C.S. this evening and took them a cow Sarah Snell was there during the evening. Staid all night up there. Saturday 5 �It has rained all night and this forenoon. Set out fifty cabbage plants & some tomatoes. It has turned quite cool since the rain which has done a great deal of good to the crops. Spent the evening reading newspapers. Sunday, June 6, 1869 Went to S. School this morning (supt. absent)lesson 1 Sam. XXII chap. Went to Zion this afternoon one of the P.M. ministers preached text Isaiah XXVIII chap. 10 verse. it was the largest congregation we have had for months. Spent the evening at home. Monday 7 Was hauling manure on the fallow, hauled 21 loads. Commenced raining at teatime and is a wet night. Spent the evening at home in reading. Tuesday 8 Sold a cow and calf this morning for $30 to Mr. Williamson. Was plowing sod for summer fallow plowed an acre, it is pretty hard plowing but it is in good order. Spent the evening reading Wednesday, June 9, 1869. Was at the same work as yesterday. Sarah and Jennie Peacock were up at our place and staid all day they are both living in Brampton. J.C.S. called at our place tonight on his way to Mr. Christie's sale at Brantford Thursday 10 Am still at the same work this morning was quite wet but cleared off and was very warm at noon and we had a thunder storm this evening. Mother went up to J. C. S. to day and is going to stay all night. Friday 11 Was at the same work this forenoon as yesterday but had to give up work this afternoon on account of another boil on the back of my neck. Drove up to J.C. Snell's this evening and brought Mother home. Saturday, June 12, 1869. �The weather keeps very cool for the season with frequent showers. John Newhouse called at our place on his way home from Missouri, he was well pleased with the country and is going to live there as soon he can get away. Sunday 13 This is a wet day,d warm rain from the south, it has cleared off at noon. Mr. P. Holtby preached this afternoon in Zion and took tea at our place. This is the third Sunday that I have spent entirely at home this year. Monday 14 Spent the day in reading. Am not yet able to work. Father was plowing sod in my place. Went down to Mr. Robert Smith's after the turnip drill he is still using it. John and Susy Learmont came over and spent the evening. Tuesday, June 15, 1869. The weather is very cold for the season and it is dull and cloudy. Mrs. Mathew Pearon and her son Henry Isaac were over at our place for dinner. Spent the evening at home. Wednesday 16 Was busy all day plowing the ground in drills for turnips, sowed about 2 acres. Mr. Hindle was here with a letter from Aunt Anne she likes Missouri very well Thursday, 17 Was very sorry to hear of the death of Herman Ferguson my cousin, he died last night by falling off a fence and the sharp stick pierced his left lung Was helping John. Learmont build fence Friday, June 18, 1869. Went to Brampton this morning and Dr. Putallo lanced the abscess on my neck; it was a very painful operation. Herman was buried today in the new cemetry in Brampton. Rev. W. McFadden preached text II Kings IV Chapt. 26th verse Saturday 19 �Commenced crossplowing the fallow. The weather is turning a good deal warmer. Sold our wool to K. Chisholm & Co for 38 cents per lb. there was 170 lbs. Emma Armstrong and Hattie Modeland were up on a visit. Sunday 20 There was a heavy shower of rain early this morning. Went to S. School our Supt. absent Lesson-1 Sam. XXVI. Took dinner at J.C.Snell's. Was at Sion this afternoon, Rev. Mr. Russell preached text-II Cor. XII chap 9th verses. Spent the evening at J.C.S. Monday, June 21, 1869. Was at the same work as on Saturday. The weather is very favorable for the crops, the fall wheat has been out in head a week and the clover is nearly in full bloom. Spent the evening at home reading the May 16 of Ladie's Repository Tuesday 22 Was plowing this forenoon. Went up to Edmonton and got the horses shod, father, mother and Lizzie Burnett went up to Zion for to clean the church and put it in order, Sarah and Lizzie Snell were there helping. Wednesday 23 There was a very heavy thunder shower yesterday afternoon. Was plowing all day in summer fallow. Spent the evening at home in reading the "Christian Guardian" Thursday, June 24, 1869. Spent the day in fishing at the 'lake', did not catch any at the lake but caught 30 in the Etobicoke. Spent the evening very pleasantly at Mr. R. Smith's social, proceeds $45 for the Best S. School, Bonsan, Mrs. J.C. S. and Sarah Snell spent the afternoon at our place. Friday 25 Was plowing all day. Father was up at the lake this afternoon and caught 8 sun fish. The weather is still cool, the turnips are just coming up and also the field potatoes there is some in the garden over a foot high Saturday 26 �Was at the same work as yesterday. There was a man from Port Hope called at our place and offered us $7000 for our farm but we did not take it. Spent the evening at home reading the newspapers. Sunday, June 27, 1869. Very wet morning rain from the south. Went to S. School there was only about 20 present Supt. abs. Lesson-Matt.XXI-33-46. Spent the evening at home playing the melodeon and singing. There was a heavy shower this evening. Monday 28 Was building the line fence between us and J. Learmont. Spent the evening very pleasantly at Mr. R. Smiths party, we had strawberries and cream for a dessert, there was about 25 present. I got home at 1.30 o'clock A.M. Tuesday 29 Finished the job we were at yesterday. There was some rain again today and it was very warm. The barley is just coming out in head. Father went to Brampton today and bought a grindstone for 90 cts., weight 61. Wednesday, June 30, 1869 The weather this month has been very cool and wet, so cold that it has kept the crops back. but they are growing very fast now and look well. Finished crossplowing the fallow. Went to Brampton this evening and mailed a letter to Aunt Catherine. Thursday, July 1 It has been a very pleasant day. I spent it at Mr. Snell's lake fishing and caught only two. There were a good many there and among them was Sarah Snell. I was sorry afterwards that I did not talk more to her but it is my old failing-bashfulness. Friday 2 Was engaged in horse-hoeing the carrotts and potatoes they look well and are growing very fast. Was hauling manure on the summer fallow that was plowed this summer. Joshua Modeland was married yesterday. �Saturday, July 3, 1869. Was a very warm day. Went to Brampton this afternoon and bought a light lustre coat for $ . also a White leghorn hat for $1.25, we also bought a scythe and some rakes. I found quite a lot of wild strawberries beside our line fence. Sunday 4 Drove up to S. School this morning there were six in the buggy. Mr. Millard was present Lesson-1 Sam. XXX chap. Went to Zion in the afternoon and Rev. W. L. McFadden preached text-Acts XXIV25th. Was at Brampton W. M. Church tonight, Mr. McF. preached same text Monday 5 Commenced cutting clover this afternoon it is pretty green yet but the season is growing late. Mrs. John Snell and Mrs. J.C.S. spent the afternoon at our place. Spent the evening at home in reading. Tuesday, July 6, 1869. Was engaged this forenoon in hilling up the potatoes with the plow. Was cutting hay at Erastus Bunting's this afternoon with our mower. Old Mrs. Trueman came up this evening on a visit. Wednesday 7 It is very good hay weather now. Mother and Mrs. Trueman went up to J.C. Snell's today. Hauled in 2 loads of hay this afternoon the first we have taken in this year. Miss Elizabeth Heath spent the afternoon at our place. Thursday 8 It has rained nearly all night and a heavy shower this morning. Father took Mrs. Trueman home and bought a horse hay fork. Was cutting thistles with the scythe in the pastures. John Learmont was married today. {written above July 9th} John Learmont was married to Miss Elizabeth Armstrong yesterday Friday, July 9, 1869. {after a few lines of bleed through from previous page} We have a good many strawberries and are a good size. �Saturday 10 {after a few lines of bleed through from previous page} it did not work very well at first but it will improve with practice Sunday 11 There was a very heavy thunder storm with wind early this morning Went to S. School Mr. Millard was present and we had an excellent lesson 1 Sam. XXXI. Was at Zion No preaching. Jane spent today at our place I drove her home this evening. Monday, July 12, 1869. Was a very warm day. Was harrowing the summer fallow this forenoon. We finished cutting 10 acres of clover. Father was cutting clover for John Learmont. he was helping us to haul in hay. hauled 5 loads worked until dark. Thursday 13 Was up at 4 o'clock this morning and started to haul in hay. Bought a fanning mill for $23 from Levi Cossit, Guelph. Was horse raking hay this afternoon and worked until dark cocking it up. Wednesday 14 James Bunting who is working for his uncle was helping us to draw in hay, the hay fork saves a good deal of hard work but not much time. Father finished cutting Erastus Buntings grass today. There was a light shower this P.M. Thursday, July 15, 1869. Was cutting hay on the other place this forenoon. Finished hauling in ten acres of clover and had 26 loads. It has been a very warm day. Spent the evening at Erastus Bunting's in jumping with the boys. Friday 16 There was another heavy thunder storm during the night and the grain is quite flat. Was cutting grass for John Learmont with the mower and I took dinner there for the first time had a feed of cherries which are now just getting ripe. Saturday 17 �Was horse hoeing turnips this forenoon. Was cocking up hay on the other place, it is a very good crop mostly timothy. Hauled in 2 loads, the horse fork works a great deal better in the timothy than in the clover. Sunday, July 18, 1869. Drove up to S.School this morning Supt. absent. (Mr. Brooks preached school) lesson-Psalm XL. Heard Mr. Russel preach at Zion this afternoon, his sermons are quite short-text. Pray for the peace of Jerusalem. J.C.S. and wife spent the day at our place. I drove them home this evening. Monday 19 We had new potatoes yesterday, they are as large as turkey eggs. James Sewell was helping us to haul in hay this afternoon from the other place. Mis Learmont spent the evening at our place and bade us goodbye. as she is going up home. Tuesday 20 Was a very wet day with a good deal of thunder. Was thinning out turnips. Went up to John Snell's this evening to repair their Melodeon but did not get it finished. Drove my Mother home from J.C.S. it is a beautiful moonlight night. Wednesday, July 21, 1869. Went up early this morning to John Snell's and finished repairing their melodeon. I had a long chat with Sarah Snell she does not seem to have much taste for playing although she seems a very nice girl other ways. Spent the evening at home. Thursday 22 Kezia Moreland came spent the day at our place. Was plowing the summer fallow it is in good order considering that it was plowed the first time only about 6 weeks ago. We were hauling in hay and broke one of the prongs of the horse fork Friday 23 Started hauling hay very early this morning as it looked like rain. John Learmont was helping us with his team, finished haying today having about 48 loads of 18 acres and spent nearly 3 weeks over it on account of the wet weather. �Saturday, July 24, 1869. The weather is very dull and quite cool. Was plowing at the same field as the other day it is almost too wet to plow there has been so much rain. Mr. Cummerson was cutting fall wheat which is the first in the neighbourhood. Sunday 25 Aunt Mary & Lizzie Bennett started away early this morning to Henry Modelands on a visit. Went to S School the Supt. present, had a very instructive lesson-Matt.XXII, 1-18 verse. Lavina and I went up to J.C.S' and staid all night. It has been a very warm day. Monday 26 Was cross plowing all day and plowed an acre and a half. It is has been a pretty warm day. We received a present of cherries from Mr. A. Bunting he has a great quantity of them. Spent the evening reading the {Ford Families?} Thursday, July 27, 1869. Was at the same work as yesterday. There was a heavy thunder storm today at noon. I spend most of my noon spels in practising on the melodeon it takes a great deal of practice to make a good player. Wednesday 28 It rained all forenoon from the west. We are engaged in putting up hooks through the barn roof for the horse fork pulleys. Finished cross plowing Father and Mother spent the evening up at J.C. Snell's. Thursday 29 Commenced marking out the summer fallow into ridges 22 ft. wide. James Mason spent the day at our place he came from Missouri this week, he has changed very little in his looks he is hired at Mr. Hindle's @ $2 per month for harvest. Friday, July 30, 1869. �Commenced cutting our fall wheat this afternoon it is a good crop and I think will yield well, it is Diehl wheat very plump in the grain it shells out a good deal in harvesting. It was pretty warm today but almost cold enough at night for frost.. Saturday 31 Was cutting wheat all day with the reaper and finished tonight we had 11 acres. James Mason was binding for us today and our two neighbours so that it was bound as fast as it was cut. There has been a great deal of rain this month with thunder and has also been very cold for the season. Sunday, August 1 Went to S. School this morning the supt. present-Lesson II Sam. VII chap. Was at Zion this afternoon Rev. W.L. McFadden preached Acts-II Chap.-37th verse. I went over from meeting and took tea at J.C.S. and spent the evening there. It has been a warm day. Monday, August 2, 1869. Spent most of the day berry picking in Mr. Dyer's bush, E. Burnett, S. Bunting, Lavina and myself and a good many from No. 10, we picked about 16 lbs. There was a very heavy rain this evening. Uncle William Ferguson & wife were also picking berries. Tuesday 3 The three of us were down at E. Buntings, with the reaper and 6 acres of fall wheat it is not so good a crop as ours. Spent the evening in cutting roads around our barley field with the cradle. Wednesday 4 Another wet day, showers from the west with thunder. We 'docked' our lambs and took them away from the ewes and put them in a field by themselves, there 14 rams and 8 ewes. Planted out a bed of strawberries. Thursday, August 5, 1869. Went to Brampton this morning and sold the iron belonging to the old threshing machine for $ Commenced cutting barley with the reaper cut about 5 acres. it is a very heavy crop and is knocked down a good deal with the rain. Friday 6 �John Learmont and his hired boy and team were helping us to haul in our wheat there was 18 loads on the 11 acres and there seems a good deal of wheat in it as it handles very heavy. The weather has been quite cool over the last 2 days the wind in the North. Saturday 7 Was horse raking wheat stubble commenced at 5 o'clock this morning and finished it at 9 oclock. Was reaping barley this afternoon and hauled in the wheat rakings, worked until dark mowing barley. The sun was eclipsed about 5 o'clock this evening it was half obscured and it was as dark as after sun set. Sunday, August 8, 1869. Father, Mother and I drove over to Harrison's to Quarterly Meeting. Mr. McFadden preach text 43 Psalm, 3,4 and 5th verses the church was crowded. Walked up to the Baptist Church, Edmonton. Rev. Mr. Lawrance preached a very good sermon text Acts XI 23 verse, I saw Jabez Heath for the first time since his return from Great Britain Monday 9 The three of us were over cutting J. Learmonts barley with our reaper this forenoon, he bound it all, Was hauling in our barley this afternoon, it is all loose and we unload it with the horse fork which works very well with it. Tuesday 10 The weather continues very fine and quite warm. Was over to see Mr. Tuckers self raker working it does its work well and saves a good deal of hard work. Was hauling barley with 3 teams this afternoon hauled 18 loads, worked until dark. Wednesday, August 11, 1869. There was a light shower early this morning. Was hauling in loose barley this afternoon. Went to Van Amburg's Menagerie this evening in Brampton there was a big crowd at it and all seemed well pleased with the show. there was nearly 500 animals, birds, etc-tickets 50 cents. Thursday 12 �Was reaping barley this afternoon J. Learmont and J. Bunting were helping us in binding the barley this is all we intended to bind. Was hauling in barley this afternoon hauled six loads, spent the evening at home. Friday 18 There was a very heavy thunder storm last night. Was reaping barley for Erastus Bunting this afternoon, I was pulling off the sheaves from the reaper which I have done all harvest, there was some huge thistles, nearly an inch in diameter at the lower end of stalk. Saturday, August 14, 1869. We had Samuel Bunting Sen. helping us to cut barley 2 of us were mowing it with the scythe it is so badly laid that the reaper won't cut it. We hauled in 7 loads of barley this afternoon it commenced raining about dark from the east Sunday 15 It rained a good deal last night. Went to S. School this morning our Supt. abs. on account of the sickness of his wife there was only a small school Lesson II Sam. 15 chap. Mr. Russel preached at Zion a 2 1/2 P.M. text Spent the evening at J.C.S and staid all night. Monday 16 Finished marking out the ridges in the summer fallow Was mowing barley with the scythe and horseraking and cocking it up. Was preparing 20 bush. of Treadwell wheat for market it is the last of old wheat. Tuesday, August 17, 1869. Mr. Thomas Simpson was threshing for us today with his new machine (Berwick) it does very good work. threshed all the fall wheat and 1/3 of the barley the fall wheat is an excellent sample and the barley fair. Wednesday 18 Was reaping J. Learmonts oats they are a great crop of straw and are the tallest I ever saw being higher than a man's head it was very heavy work pulling off the sheaves. We hauled in 19 loads of barley today �Thursday 19 Our 2 year old colt 'Pollie' happened a bad accident by getting her foot cut and it bled a great deal. We had a great deal of thunder this afternoon with some rain. Commenced cutting our oats, are well filled and a good crop Friday, August 20, 1869. Yesterday and to day I think have been the warmest days this season Finished cutting the field of oats nearly 4 acres. We hauled in the last of our barley having over 55 loads Took a load of new wheat to Brampton, 51 bush @ $1.03. Saturday 21 It rained all forenoon from the east. Was putting up the pulley for the horse fork in the new barn for to unload peas. Was ridging up the fallow this afternoon. The land is in good order and nearly clear of weeds. Sunday 22 Went to S. School this morning our Supt. present-lesson Matt.XXIV 1 to 28. There was a large attendance. The local preacher disappointed us at Zion. Went to the Baptist chapel at Edmonton. Mr. Lawrance preached test Romans I 18. Spent the evening pleasantly at Mr. Samuel Sewells. Monday August 23, 1869. It has been a very warm day. Finished cutting oats at noon they are a very heavy crop. Was reaping oats all afternoon for Mr. Erastus Bunting, his oats are not quite so heavy as ours. Spent the evening at home, it is beautiful moonlight. Tuesday 24 Finished cutting E. Bunting's oats this forenoon. Was binding oats at home all afternoon. which is nearly all the binding I have done this harvest. S. Bunting Sen. is half drunk most of the time and is not much good. Wednesday 25 �Has been a warm day. Was ridging up, all day plowed 1 2/3 acres. Erastus Bunting was threshing. Our 2 men went with the team Was reading the new 5th Book(School book)published by J. Campbell, Toronto. it contains a great amount of interesting reading. Friday, August 20, 1869. Yesterday and today I think have been the warmest days this season. I finished cutting the field of oats nearly 4 acres. Hauled in the last of our barley having over 55 loads. I took a load of new wheat to Brampton, 51 bush @ $1.03. Saturday 21 It rained all forenoon from the east. Was putting up the pulley for the horse fork in the new barn for to unload peas. Was ridging up the fallow this afternoon, the land is in good order and nearly clear of weeds. Sunday 22 Went to S. School this morning our Supt. present-Lesson Matt. XXIV 1 to 28. There was a large attendance. The local preacher disappointed us at Zion. Went to the Baptist chapel Edmonton. Mr. Lawrance preached text Romans 1 18th. Spent the evening pleasantly at Mr. Samuel Sewells. Monday, August 23, 1869. It has been a very warm day. Finished cutting oats at noon they are a very heavy crop. Was reaping oats all afternoon for Mr. Erastus Bunting, his oats are not quite so heavy as ours. Spent the evening at home, it is beautiful moonlight. Tuesday 24 Finished cutting E. Bunting's oats this forenoon. Was binding oats at home all afternoon, which is nearly all the binding I have done this harvest. S. Bunting Sen. is half drunk most of the time and is not much good. Wednesday 25 Has been a warm day. Was ridging up, all day plowed 1 2/3 acres. Erastus Bunting was threshing our 2 men went with the team Was reading the new 5th Book (school book) published by J. Campbell, Toronto. It contains a great amount of interesting reading. �Thursday, August 26, 1869. We cut our Alsike clover 13 acres with the mower with a platform attached and raked it off in bunches, it is too ripe and shells out a good deal. J. C. Snell & wife spent the evening at our place they intend having a big sale of stock on the 30th of Sept. Friday 27 Was ridging this forenoon with two teams. Arichibald Bunting and the other 2 commenced pulling our peas, they pull very easy this year the ground is so loose. Hauled in the Alsike this afternoon there were 5 big loads. Saturday 28 A heavy thunderstorm early this morning. Was cutting J. Learmonts spring wheat with the reaper this afternoon he had men enough to keep up to the reaper in binding. Spent the evening preparing for Sunday. Sunday, August 29, 1869. Went to S. School this morning our Supt. absent the lesson II Sam. XXII chap. I took dinner at J.C. Snell's. George Graham preached at Zion this afternoon text-CXLIV Psalm verse. Spent the evening at home playing the melodeon. Monday 30 Finished cutting J. Learmont's wheat this morning. Commenced hauling in our oats this afternoon, we got in 6 loads, they are hardly dry enough yet. Spent the evening at home reading the new 5th book(school book) Tuesday 31 We have had some of the warmest days this month of the summer there has been a good deal of rain and the harvest is later than for some years. We are half done ridging up and have half of our oats and all of our peas out yet. Wednesday, September 1, 1869. �There was a white frost last night, it is quite cold today Was threshing at John Simpson with team and 2 hands their grain did not yield very well. Archd Bunting finished pulling our peas today which job I have missed doing this year. Thursday 2 Was hauling oats all day & finished to night. J.C. Snell and wife took dinner at our place today, he took the names of our thorough bred Durham cattle and is going to put them up at their sale on the 30th. Friday 3 Was hauling peas all day have in 12 loads, and unload with the horse fork, I met with an accident by the rope getting around my hand and drawing it bruised my fingers badly. Saturday, September 4, 1879. Commenced sowing the fall wheat today and sowed ten acres, which is all we have planted yet, the ground is in very good order. Nearly all the plums and pears in the garden are ripe, the trees are well loaded. Sunday 5 Went to S. School this morning Supt. absent-Lesson-Matt XXV J.C.S. and wife came down to dinner (green corn). Mr. Walker preached at Zion test-Genisis XXII 2nd. Kezia Snell took tea with us, went to Bap. Church Ed.n text Mark I 15th. Monday 6 George Adams & his son Joseph was helping us to haul in peas, I was ridging up with the other team, they hauled 10 loads. I plowed 2 acres today in 9 hours. Mrs. J.C.S. spent the day at our place J.C. being in Toronto. A very warm day Tuesday, September 7, 1869. Was plowing until 10 o'clock when it commenced to rain and has been raining all day from the N.E. Spent the evening at home reading. Mr. & Mrs. A. McFaul of Caledon came home last week from Ireland where they have spent the summer. Sarah Snell is now in Caledon at their place to spend a week. �Wednesday 8 It rained all last night and the greater part of today. Went to Brampton this forenoon and visited J.E. Woods Barbershop. Spent the evening and all night at J.C. Snell's, he is now very busy preparing for the Provincial Fair. Thursday 9 Very dull and cloudy but cleared off this evening. Reaped 7 acres of spring wheat for E. Bunting. It was a light crop for the season Spent the evening at home reading the Christian Guardian and social chat. Friday, September 10, 1869. Was plowing and sowing wheat the ground is quite wet after the heavy rain. The wife of the Rev. William Millard died on last Wednesday with the consumption she has been sick many years, was buried to day in Township of Etobicoke. Saturday 11 Finished the fall seeding today have sowed about 15 acres Received a catalogue of Mr. Snell's sale with a portrait of "Duke of Bourbon" on it, and full pedigrees of the stock for sale. Spent the evening reading the Globe. Sunday 12 A warm day. Went to S. School our Supt. absent, lesson II Sam. XXIII Chap. Was at Zion this afternoon Rev. D.G. Sutherland preached text-Hebrews XI, he has just returned from Europe where he spent the summer. Monday, September 13, 1869 Was hauling in peas all day, took in 8 loads. J.C. Snell called at our place this evening and asked me to help them during the Exhibition with their stock which I intend doing. This was a warm day for the season. Tuesday 14 �Finished harvest today by finishing hauling in the peas there was 40 loads off 7 acres threshed 22 bush with the horses and stacked the straw out. Spent the evening at home Aunt Mary Peacock went to Toronto. Wednesday 15 Went to the Gore Mills today with a grist and peas to be chopped. Harvested our beans. Was up at J.C. Snell's this evening they are not quite through harvest but will be to morrow. Thursday, September 16, 1869. Was hauling manure on stubble ground to enrich it for turnips, hauled 18 loads with one team. Father was threshing at Gummerson's. The fall wheat is up nice and green. Friday 17 There was a very heavy thunder storm las night. It rained a great deal Went to Brampton this afternoon and started about 4 oclock for London on a freight train, arrived in St. Mary's at 11 PM. Saturday 18 Spent the rest of the night trying to sleep but could not on account of the cold. We had breakfast here and arrived in London 9 A.M. where we unshipped the stock and drove them to the fair ground. We board in a private house. Sunday, September 19, 1869. Was very tired last night. Went to W.M. Church and heard Rev. Mr. Cookman text John I 29th It is a very warm day Heard Rev. Mr. Hunter preach this evening, text- Hebrews Monday 20 Was busy all forenoon washing the cattle in large pond called Lake Horn which is in the grounds. Was picking the sheep and fixing them up There is every prospect of a good show. Tuesday 21 Commenced showing the sheep this afternoon. We have a very nice boarding place at Mr. Christie's and the time passes pleasantly. Spent the evening walking through the streets. Wednesday, September 22, 1869. �Finished showing the sheep this afternoon we received 6 prizes on sheep and 10 prizes on cattle 5 first prizes, the Prince of Wales' prize for the best herd of Durham cattle. Thursday 23 I saw Prince Arthur on the ground yesterday he is rather a fine looking young man (age19). My father came up to the show to day, there is not many up from our part. There is a good show of articles in the Palace. Friday 24 The fair broke up to day at 2 o'clock and to night nearly all the stock has left for home. There are a great many machines and implements showed. They had fireworks in the city on Wednesday evening in honor of the Prince. Saturday, September 25, 1869. Was up early this morning and had breakfast about daylight drove all Mr. Snell's stock down to the station, we got them shipped and started at 2 PM J.C.S. and I came on the express train. I got home at 12 o'clock it rained nearly all day. Sunday 26 Spent forenoon at J.C.Snells. Heard Rev. McFadden preach at Zion text Hebrews XI 16th. Spent the evening pleasantly at J.C.S. in company with Miss Sarah Snell and Kezia and escorted them home in the buggy. Monday 27 Was hauling manure on the stubble ground it is quite soft after the heavy rains. Father arrived home this evening from visiting his friends in St. Thomas they are are all prospering and intend to visit us next fall. Tuesday, September 28, 1869. Finished hauling out the manure and the barn yard is clean once more. Drove our two Durham cattle (cow&calf and bull) up to Mr. Snell's for to be put up at the sale tomorrow. J.G. Snell came home from Kentucky last night. Wednesday 29 �Staid all night at J.C. Snell's. Was the clerk at the sale today, there was quite a number of people present and the stock sold well, they realized over $3000, we did not sell ours but bought a heifer calf for $95. Spent the evening with the girls and staid there all night for the first time in my life. Thursday 30 Was up before daylight this morning and home before our folks were up. Took a load of barley to Brampton this forenoon and got 72 cents per bush, 58 bush, sold 65 bush last week at 71 cents. Washed our ram (10) lambs with warm water and soap. Friday, October 1, 1869. Mr. Thos. Simpson threshed for us today, barley and oats, it has been a fine day but a head wind which made it very dusty. Uncle Adam arrived here yesterday morning from Missouri he looks rather thin but is healthy his son Albert is along Saturday 2 Finished threshing today, the grain turned out well. Mrs. J.C.Snell and Sarah Snell called here after dark and seen Uncle Adam and Albert he brought hickory and walnuts sweet corn and papas {pawpaws} a kind of fruit. Sunday 3 Went to S. School this morning our supt. absent he is not well, his wife died 3 weeks ago,-Lesson II Sam. XIX chap. Mr. J.G. Watson preached at Zion at 21/2 P.M. text John XII 32nd verse. Took dinner at J.C.Snells. Spent the evening at home. Monday, October 4, 1869. Went up to Mr. John Snell's this morning and brought home the heifer calf we bought for $95. Commenced cutting the clover for seed it is a good crop and the seed well filled. Spent the evening at home preparing apples for drying. Tuesday 5 Finished cutting our clover we have 10 acres. Was cutting clover for Erastus Bunting's. The weather is quite cold with frost at night. Uncle Adam came here this evening from Amaranth the folks are pretty well. �Wednesday 6 Went to Brampton Show this forenoon and some plums & potatoes to show but obtained no prize, there is a good show especially among the vegetables. Was cutting clover this afternoon at Mr. E. Buntings. Thursday, October 7, 1869. Went to Brampton Fair early this morning with 7 ram lambs and sold 6 for $10 each There was a great crowd more so than any previous fair. It was late this evening when we got home and had the chores to do after Friday 8 Was digging potatoes this forenoon nearly half rotten. Was hauling in clover this afternoon hauled 6 loads, there seems to be a good deal of seed in it. Uncle Adam was away with our horse collecting notes. J. Learmont spent the evening at our place. Saturday 9 Was at the same work as yesterday hauled in 8 loads. J.C.S. bought a Berkshire sow from us for $5 (3months old) The weather has been fine there was some rain this evening Sunday, October 10, 1869. Was at S. School, very few present. Supt absent-Lesson John XIV chap. Went to the Dedication of new church on 3rd line east at 2 P.M. Mr. Gooderham preached text II Corth. took tea at Henry Modelands, Rev. S. Rose of Toronto preached this evening text John VI 53 to 56 Monday 11 Went to Edmonton fair this morning with six ram lambs and a Durham heifer calf received 1st and 2nd prize on the lambs and 2nd prize on heifer, it is a cold wet day and not many people present the girls were rather scarce but select Tueday 12 Commenced fall plowing today for the first, it is getting late. Spent the evening hearing a temperance lecture from a blind man, delivered in Zion not many people out. Head a nice chat with Sarah Snell �Monday, October 13, 1869. Was plowing all day with two teams. It has been a cold day and hard frost at night. Was at Brampton this evening at Mrs. Truemans's. Uncle Adam is here tonight and is nearly through collecting his notes. Thursday 14 Was up early this morning and started for Caledon Fair @ 7.30 A.M. with a span of horses to the buggy, Father, Mother, Uncle Adam and myself was a wet and disagreeable day, got home at 8 P.M. They have a good show took dinner and tea at John Newhouse Friday 15 Went to E. Bunting's to thresh this morning and the machine broke so we all went home. Was plowing pea stubble land. Spent the evening paring apples for drying and playing the melodeon. Saturday, October 16, 1869. Was threshing all day at E. Buntings spring wheat and oats which turn out very well. Threshing is the most disagreeable work about a farm. Spent the evening helping Uncle Adam arrange his business and count money. Sunday 17 Was at S. School a good number present. Supt. absent-Lesson- Psalm CIII. Mr. Holtby preached at Zion text Isaiah XL-31st verse. Took dinner at J.C.S. he and wife Uncle William and Adam spent the evening at our place. Monday 18 Was threshing at E. Bunting's this forenoon and at John Learmonts this afternoon. It has been a very cold day and some snow showers. Went to "Ebenezer" to night to practice singing for the convention there was only a few present Tuesday, October 19, 1869. Cleaned up a load of barley this morning and took it to Brampton, 41 bush @ 65cts. Finished hauling in the second crop of clover, had 16 loads off 10 acres. There was snow squalls today. Spent the evening at home. �Wednesday 20 Finished mowing E. Bunting's clover. It is a very cold day. Spent the afternoon at the Township S.S. Convention held in Ebenezer only a small attendance, there was a larger number at the evening meeting, we had several speakers and music. Thursday 21 James Mason and wife took tea at our place last night. Uncle Adam started for Missouri early this morning, he took $3390 with him this is the fourth trip he has made thither. Was plowing all day. Spent the evening at home. Friday, October 22, 1869. Finished plowing 10 acres of pea land, we have sold the 10 ram lambs for $89 and could sell more there is such a demand. Spent the evening at Mr. John Hindle's and stayed all night at J.C. Snell. Rev. A McFall also stayed all night Saturday 23 A cold S.E. rain has lasted nearly all day. James Mason and I spent the day in Toronto changing his Canada money into American and bought his tickets for St. Jo. Missouri. We missed the train in the evening and did not get till 3 o'clock Sunday morning Sunday 24 Was at S. School this morning our Supt. present. Lesson, Psalm XCI. Rev. W.L. McFadden preach at Zion at 21/2 P.M. text Psalm LCXXVI 6th verse. I took tea and spent the evening at Mr. Samuel Snell's. A very cold day and a snow storm. Monday, October 25, 1869. It froze nearly hard enough last night to stop the plow. Was plowing all day in the fall wheat stubble land, done 11/2 acres. Very cold day for the season. Spent the evening at home in reading the Globe. Tuesday 26 About 2 inches of snow fell this morning. Went to the Gore Mills with 22 bush of peas and oats for chopping. It is a very cold night. Are 2 parties in the neighbourhood tonight and was not invited. �Wednesday 27 Was hauling manure all day out of the yard and on the stubble. The weather is some milder to day. Mother spent the day at J.C.S. and I drove up for her and spent the evening there in reading and chat. Thursday, October 28, 1869. Was plowing all day till 3 o'clock when I took Aunt Mary Peacock's trunk over to Mr. H. Modelands who will take it to Toronto early to morrow morning. Friday 29 Was plowing this forenoon Commenced harvesting carrots this afternoon, they are a good crop and have grown large. It has been a cold day with some snow showers. Saturday 30 Finished taking up carrots. Went to Brampton this after noon and bought a new felt hat for $2.25 and a black silk cravat for 30 cents. Spent the evening in reading the newspapers. Sunday, October 31, 1869. Went to S.School this morning our Supt. present-Lesson-Prov.1 1-19, he read an address given by Mr. Reynolds at the Provincial S.S. Convention. The local preacher at Zion dissappointed only 7 pres. Spent the evening at home. Monday, Novembe r 1 The weather this month has been very cold and a great many roots and apples are destroyed by frost. The weather is quite warm to day. Commenced the turnip harvest. Was at Teachers Meeting to night in Ebenezer to arrange for a tea party. Tuesday 2 Was hauling in turnips with two teams and five hands got in 24 loads to day and 7 yesterday, the turnips are a good size and yield well. Spent the evening at home. Indian summer has commenced. Wednesday, November 3, 1869. �Finished the turnip harvest today. we have about 1200 bush or 40 waggon loads. It has been a warm and pleasant day. Uncle William and wife will spend to morrow at our place. Got a letter from Uncle John in St. Jo Thursday 4 Finished hauling in the carrots. Spent the afternoon at Mr. Wm. North's Auction Sale of Farm, stock and Implements, the stock brought high prices. Mr. J. W. Main took tea at our place this evening. Has been a fine day. Friday 5 Was plowing stubble ground. A great change in the weather last night, a cold high west wind with some rain, which continued all day and is a cold night. Spent the evening at home reading Saturday, November 6, 1869. Was plowing all day today with one team. Father and Mother were at Brampton all day, he sold Uncle John T's. house for $425 to Mr. Jerry Harris. Received a pair of winter boots from J. Coyne @ 4.25 Sunday 7 Went to S. School this morning, our Supt. absent-lesson John XIII 18 to 38. Took dinner at J.C.S's. D.G. Sutherland preached in Zion at 21/2 PM text-II Corinth. Spent the evening which is very cold at home. Monday 8 A cold day with snow squalls. Was shovelling the cross furrows in the plowed land it was hard work on account of the frost. Spent the evening at Mr. John Woodhall's at No.18 Tuesday, November 9, 1869. Willie Learmont commenced work at our place to day for a year @ $7 per month. Hauled 14 loads of gravel from the creek to put on the paths around the house and barn. Spent the evening at home reading "Pilgrims Progress" Wednesday, 10 �The weather continues cold and cloudy the ground staying frozen all day. Hauled 10 loads of gravel today and put it on the lane from the house to the road. Father and Mother spent the evening at J.C. Snell's Thursday 11 Went to Brampton this forenoon and sat for my photograph at M. H. Craigs Gallery of Art. Mrs. J. C. Snell spent the day at our place. J.C.S. called here this evening. A very cold day for the season. Friday, November 12, 1869. Was engaged in hauling stones from the other place for building purposes next summer and burning old rails left from the line fence. A great many are behind with the turnip harvest and cannot work at them for the frost. Saturday 13 Finished building the line fence on the other place between us and J. Learmonts. Father went to Brampton this afternoon to the meeting of the Quarterly Board of the circuit. Spent the evening reading newspapers. Sunday 14 Went to S. School this morning our Supt. present-Lesson-Prov. IV chap. Spent the afternoon at Mr. Samuel Snell's pleasantly with some young folks. Heard Mr. Torrance preach at Edmonton text 1 Sam. XVI 7th. Monday, November 15, 1869. Sold 5 Berkshires, 4 mos. old @ $8 to John Snell, he sent them to and started for Kentucky today. Was building the line fence between us and J. Simpson. Spent the evening at J.C. Snells pleasantly in social chat. Tuesday 16 Cut down a large elm on the Simpson line this forenoon and commenced splitting it into rails. Was at E. Buntings and sold him 2 tickets for our S.S. Anniversary. The evening set in with a cold east snow storm. Wednesday 17 �Went to Brampton this forenoon and received $1.10 worth of photos from Mr. Craig, they are the best I have had taken. Stabled all our stock today and commenced winter feeding. It has rained all day from the East. Thursday, November 18, 1869. Was splitting elm rails and chopping cord wood and building fence. The teachers and scholars of our S.S. met for practice to night in Ebenezer, it is a nice moonlight night and there were 3 sleigh loads present Friday 19 It has been snowing all day from the East and there is quite good sleighing. Was hauling stakes on the sleigh to the line fence. Was in Brampton this evening and visited J.E. Woods Barbershop. spent the evening reading the "Peel Banner" Saturday 20 Snowing most of the day. there is tolerable good sleighing. Spent the evening at the singing practice, there was a good turn out. I invited Miss S.H. Snell to wait with me at the party and she consented to my great pleasure. Sunday, November 21, 1869. Went to S. School this morning our Supt. present-Lesson-John XIV-a large attendance. Heard Rev. W. McFadden preach in Zion text-Mathew XXI, 23rd. Went to Samuel Westervelt's baptism at 4 o'clock. he turned from the P.Methodists to Hard shell Baptist. Monday 22 Commenced a heavy snow storm from the E at noon and lasted till after dark. Spent the afternoon in preparing the Church for the party. Took tea at J.C.S. had a nice sleigh ride to the church with the girls. Gave one of my pictures to Sarah Snell and another to Nellie. Tuesday 23 There is a foot of snow on the ground this morning. Went to the party this afternoon, an average attendance. Mr. Millard received a present of $100 from his friends, it was a surprise to him. I got along nicely with my partner S.S. �Wednesday, November 24, 1869. Very hard frost last night. Clear and cold to day. Spent the forenoon in cleaning out the church it is quite a heavy job. Spent the evening at J.C. Snell's, Miss S. Snell was there. I had the pleasure of escorting her home. Thursday 25 Commenced splitting rails in the other place' bush. Father and Mother came home today from Oakville (they went on Monday) were visiting Uncle Taylor, he is doing well in his business. Received a copy of Frank Leslie's Illustrated from Carthage. Friday 26 Received a letter from Uncle John (St.Jo). Was at the same work as yesterday. It has thawed a good deal to day. Spent the evening at John Woodhall's in social chat, and in 'Nature's balmy sweet restorer'. Saturday, November 27, 1869. Was chopping cordwood and splitting oak stakes this forenoon Went to Brampton this afternoon and 2 pair bought of working pants at $2.25 & tooth brush. Took tea at Uncle William Ferguson's. Got a turnip cutter from John Snell Sunday 28 Went to S.School this morning our Supt. present-Lesson-Prov. XII. J.C. Snell and wife took dinner at our place. Mr. Walker preached in Zion at 21/2 PM text-Psalm LXIII 3rd. Spent the evening at John Snell's with the young folks. Monday 29 Was chopping cord wood all day on the other place. The weather is quite mild and set in with rain this evening. Spent the evening playing the melodeon and reading the Canadian Almanac for 1870. Tuesday, November 30, 1869. This has been a real winter month there has been good sleighing for two weeks, a great many have turnips and potatoes and hay and grain unharvested. Spent evening reading newspapers and chitchat. �Wednesday, December 1 Was chopping and splitting rails all day. Father and Mother were over at Wm. Heath's Sale of Furniture and household goods, the articles sold for good prices. Spent the evening at home reading. John Learmont spent the evening with us. Thursday 2 Was splitting elm rails and chopping cordwood for home use this forenoon. Spent the afternoon in Campbell's blacksmith's shop at No.10 getting a horse shod. I saw an Illustrated Newspaper published in New Zealand. Friday, December 3, 1869. Spent the day-which was the coldest we have had this season at I.A. Modeland's Auction Sale of all his Stock and Implements, nearly all the articles sold brought high prices. There was a large attendance. Saturday 4 Was engaged in chopping cordwood. Father drove to Mr. Fraser's on the 6th Line west and bought a patent car for the horse fork it is a great improvement. It cost $9.00. Was at Brampton this evening and bought a "Canadian Illustrated News" Sunday 5 Was at S.S. this morning, a large attendance, our Supt. absent-Lesson John XV. Rev. D.G. Sutherland preached at Zion at 21/2P.M.-text-1 Kings XVIII 21st. Drove the sleigh to Edmonton this evening Mr. Lorrance preached text-Philipians II-12,13 verses. Monday, December 6, 1869. A very cold day. Was threshing peas with the flail. Spent the evening very profitably in listening to Philip Philips 'Sacred Songs', it was the best singing I ever heard. The concert was held in the Wesleyan Church, Brampton there were { } present. Tuesday 7 �Was engaged in chopping cordwood cut nearly 2 cords, split and piled it in 5 hours(the two of us). Spent the evening at J.C. Snell's reading the "Farmers Advocate". it is published in London, Ont. Miss K.F. Snell spent part of the evening there. Wednesday 8 Commenced chopping of cordwood in the lower bush today. Took a load of barley to Brampton this afternoon and got 50 cents per bush for 70 bush. Received a Daily paper from Uncle John in St. Joseph. Also a copy of Daily Telegram from Oakville. Thursday, December 9, 1869. Was busy all day chopping. Father went to Robert Gardeners Auction Sale of Farm Stock and Implements, and bought 4 breeding ewes @$32.50. Spent the evening in company with Miss E. Burnett at J. Learmonts. Friday 10 Was butchering hogs to day, we only had 3 to kill, they averaged 250 lbs. each. Spent the afternoon in Brampton, purchased 2 gal. of Coal Oil @ 40 cents per gal. Spent the evening at home reading newspapers. Saturday 11 There was a thick mist all day with some rain, it is quite warm and the snow is going fast. Spent the afternoon trying to repair the melodeon in Ebenezer, but failed as the bellows is completely worn out. Father and Mother staid all night at J.C.S.'s. Sunday, December 12, 1869. Was at S.S. this morning our Supt. Present (I received a present of the "New Standard Singer" from him)-Lesson Luke XIV 41st to the end of chap. We had a disappointment at Zion, the preacher did not come, there was short prayer meeting held. Monday 13 Was engaged in chopping cordwood this forenoon. Was sawing a hemlock tree with the cross cut saw into 2 foot lengths. Spent the evening pleasantly, it being the last night Miss E. Burnett stays with us her time is out tomorrow. �Tuesday 14 Was at the same work as yesterday and splitting hemlock rails they are hard to split. J.C. Snell took tea at our place this evening he starts for Montreal tomorrow to see Mr. Cochrane's stock. Spent the evening playing the melodeon. Wednesday, December 15, 1869. A rain storm from the East commenced today. Father went to the Gore Mills with 11 bags of peas and oats. Drove up for Mrs. J.C.S. this afternoon she is going to stay at our place till he comes back. Thursday 16 The rain storm lasted 24 hours. Was chopping cordwood this afternoon in the lower bush, the creek is quite high and the ice is all broken up. Spent the evening at home reading the "Christian Guardian". Friday 17 Father drove to Esquesing for a load of lumber. he got some pretty good quality at $3.50 per thousand. Spent the evening pleasantly at Mr. E. Bunting's there were some young folks present. arrived home at 11 o'clock. Saturday, December 18, 1869. Spent the day chopping cordwood. Received a letter from John Ferguson in St. Joseph he has bought 40 acres of land from Uncle Adam for $700. John Hunter came home on Thursday from Illinois, he intends spending the winter here. Sunday 19 Spent the forenoon in the S.School our Supt. abs. Lesson-Luke XIX, 41st to end. Rev. W. McFadden preach in Zion at 21/2 PM-text-Numbers XXIl. 9. I was at the Baptist Church this evening and heard Rev. Mr. Lorrance preach text-Galatians-XI- 17th verse. Monday 20 Was engaged in chopping beach and maple (dry trees) in the lower bush. Father went to the Municipal Nominations but the same Councillors were re-elected. Spent the evening at home. �Tuesday, December 21, 1869. Went to Brampton this afternoon and bought some presents for my sisters, and a pack of cards (Quintettea) for amusement in the home circle price 30 cents. Wednesday 22 An East storm all night of snow and rain, turned very cold and windy to night. Spent the afternoon in fanning up peas. Spent the evening at home playing Quintettea. Received a newspaper from J.C.S. in Montreal. Thursday 23 Spent the afternoon at our school examination by the Teacher Mr. Samuel Westervelt the scholars answered well and kept good order and sang well. Anderson Campbell came home from Illinois yesterday. Friday, December 24, 1869. Was hauling wood from the bush on the other place with the sleigh. J.C.Snell came home this evening from N.York state, where he bought some sheep. Drove him up to his father's this evening. Saturday 25 Spent the day at home and had very little enjoyment. Was skating about 2 hours in the afternoon. It has been a very nice mild day and pretty good sleighing. Mrs. Peacock came here this evening from Toronto Sunday 26 Was at S.S. this morning, a very small attendance. Supt. pres. he brought a new library for the school 16 volumes and a copy of the "British Workman" for each child. Spent the afternoon and Monday, December 27, 1869. It was foggy all day finished hauling the hardwood from the other place. Robert Nichols spent the evening at our place, he was collecting school tax, our tax was $12.75 Tuesday 28 �Received a letter from Joseph Pearson last night stating that Uncle Joshua Harrington was dead a month ago. Father and Mother spent the day at Springbook. Spent the evening writing a letter to Alex Campbell. Wednesday 29 Was fanning oats and storing them away in the driving house for use next summer. H.S. Dolson's clover mill came to our place this afternoon there are 3 men with it and 2 span of horses Thursday, December 30, 1869. Commenced threshing Alsike clover this morning, it turned out 6 bush. off 2 acres Spent the evening driving Aunt Mary over to the 3rd Line east in the cutter Lizzie Burnett was along, the cutter was upset but no one was hurt. Friday 31 Was threshing red clover today it does not turn out so well as the Alsike threshed 71/2 bush. today. The threshers drove home this evening. Went to Brampton and got the newspapers also a copy of the Daily Telegraph from Uncle Taylor in Oakville. Memoranda. Another has rolled away adding as it were one drop to great ocean of eternity which every one must live or die. It seems but a short time since it was welcomed in with 'a happy New Year' yet when you calculate the labour you have passed through spring time and harvest, summer and winter, meeting with and parting from friends joys and sorrows, hope and fears and many other things, it is a good while. The weather this year has been remarkable. During the whole month of January we had fine dry roads almost dusty and bright warm days, but the afterpart of Memoranda. the winter was cold and stormy and in March we had nearly 3 feet of snow on the level, it laid on the ground until the middle of April when it all disappeared, raising the river Etobicoke to an unusual height. Commenced seeding the last week in April. The summer was remarkably cool with a considerable quantity of rain. There was a very bountiful harvest, barley yielded in many instances 60 bush. per acre, oats 75 to 80, fall wheat 35 to 40 and peas 40 bush. per acre, the root crops were excellent, the potatoes suffered some from the rot, a great many apples were destroyed by the early frost this fall. �Memoranda The grain market has been rather dull, barley was sold from 371/2 cents to 75 per bush. wheat 80 cents oats 30 cents and peas .50(We have sold very little grain only about 1/2 of the barley.) 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Scanned Microfilm of Manuscript & Typed Transcription UG Transcription Progress Scripto transcription progress Done Extracted Text �� John Ferguson (1851 – 1931) 1869 Diary Transcribed by Rural Diary Archive Volunteers POCKET DIARY for 1869. Containing A Blank Space for Every Day in the Year, CALENDAR, RATES OF POSTAGE, &c. PUBLISHED ANNUALLY FOR THE TRADE. 1869. Friday, January 1, 1869. Was cold and stormy, spent the day at Mr. Mason's pleasantly, had a sleigh ride in the evening to Derry West. Saturday 2 Nothing particular taking place, was working hard all day, threshing peas with the flail Sunday 3 Went to Sunday School in the morning and heard J. C. Small read a good letter from our superintendent exhorting the scholars to trust in Jesus. was at "Zion" in the afternoon Monday, January 4, 1869 There was a change in the weather today and the snow has nearly all disappeared. Spent the day hauling firewood, was at Brampton in the evening for medicine for my aunt Mrs Peacock �Tuesday 5 Was building a fence in the bush on the "other place" and was at the Division at night and had a very good meeting although the attendance was small. Wednesday 6 The thaw still continues so that there is little or no sleighing. Was engaged in splitting rails at the "other place". Jane was at our place all day and John C came down in the evening. Thursday, January 7, 1869. The weather to day was very pleasant. Was at the same kind of work as yesterday. Took Jane home in the evening and spent it at their place. Friday 8 In the morning was in Brampton at Mrs J.D. Armstrong's funeral and heard Mr McFadden preach an affecting sermon. The evening set in very stormy so that I spent it at home in reading. (to Mr A. Saturday 9 Drinkwater) (Miss E. Cheyne was married yesterday.) The snow storm of last evening has turned into rain this morning and the thaw continues. Nothing particular has transpired today, was engaged in building fence, in the evening made preparations for Sunday. Sunday, January 10, 1869. Was at Sunday school in the morning where superintendent was absent had two new scholars in my class. Went to Zion in the afternoon but we were dissappointed of a preacher, and spent the evening at home. Monday 11 Was chopping cordwood all day. Went to the teacher's prayer meeting in the evening, there were only three present still we had a good meeting and it is the earnest prayer of the teachers that God would revive his work with school. Tuesday 12 �The weather today was very fine the sun shining brightly all day, was at the same kind of work as yesterday, went to the division in the evening as there were only three of of the members present the division was not open yet. Wednesday, January 13, 1869. The weather today was quite warm and pleasant, was engaged in splitting the last oak tree on the "other place" into stakes. Spent the evening at home. Thursday 14 The weather continues very fine so that the winter so far has been unusually pleasant, was at the same work as yesterday. Nearly every member of the family is sick with colds except myself. Friday 15 In the forenoon was hauling out manure around the old appletrees went to Brampton in the afternoon and beside the other newspapers obtained a copy of the Weekly {deal Telegraph this paper contains a great of reading matter. Saturday, January 16, 1869 My father has been so very sick today with a bad cold that he was confined to the house. John C. brought Jane down this morning and she spent the day with us. (J.C. has also been very sick all this week). Mr Smith and Mr Nichols came up and spent the evening at our place. Sunday 17 Was at Sunday school this morning Mr. Millard occupied the whole time at the school in the talking about Sunday School missionary work and that Mr. McDavie's application to be missionary has been accepted. Went to Zion this after noon and heard Mr. Sutherland speak about holiness. Monday 18 Put the load of clover hay for seed on the waggon and hauled it over to Mr. Mason's for to be thrashed. Went to the teachers prayer meeting in the evening, there were five present and we had a profitable meeting. Mr. Millard read a portion of scripture and a short sermon on it. Thursday, January 19, 1869 �Nothing particular took place today. the sick folks have all got better again. Went to the division this evening, there being no one present but myself I went over and spent the evening at J. C. Snell's. Wednesday 20 Went to the Gore mills with a grist and peas and oats for to be chopped. Mr. Mason was there distributing the bills for his sale which takes place on the second of February. Thursday 21 Nothing particular took place today. The Sunday School convention is going on in Streestville yesterday and today. Spent the evening at home as usual. Friday, January 22, 1869. Was engaged in building bush fence (all day) at the "other place" Mr. R. Chisholm called here at noon to see about handling gravel on the Center Road and arranged to start on it next week. Went to Uncle Adam's this evening and accepted the Melodeon Agency. Saturday 23 The weather continues warm and the roads are getting dry & dusty. Nothing particular took place today was handling wood and rails. Received a letter from Uncle Thomas this evening, he is doing well in business. Sunday 24 Was at Sunday School this morning. Mr. Millard had a nice illustration of the lesson 24th Chap. Joshua. Went to Zion in the afternoon the Rev. Mr Fletcher preached the missionary sermon. J. C. Snell & wife were down and spent the evening at our place. Monday, January 25, 1869 Father shot our dog "Rover" this morning. Went to Mr Mason's this afternoon to help to thrash the seed out of the clover hay. He has Mr. Dolson's clover mill hired. Tuesday 26 �Was at the same work as yesterday. Went to the division this evening as There were only five present the division was not opened. Wednesday 27 Finished the threshing that I have been engaged in. we have about 3 bush. of seed and Mr. Mason nearly 50. Went to Missionary meeting in Zion this evening the attendance was small. Mr. Rev Cochrane of Toronto & Rev. McFadden addressed the meeting. Thursday, January 28, 1869 Nothing particular took place today. Jane came down last night and is going to spend two days with us. Went to Missionary meeting at Hope Chapael to night, the house was nearly full and Mr. W. Elliott was chairman and three P. M. ministers addressed the meeting Friday 29 Was at Rev. McFaddens wood bee hauling sawed wood from Mr. P. Holtby's to the parsonage. J.C.S. called for Jane this evening and took her home. Mrs. Fletcher Hall died on Wednesday 27th and will be buried tomorrow. Saturday 30 This afternoon was engaged in hauling gravel from E. Bunting's pit on the Centre Road. Met Mr. Snell's carriage coming from the funeral and Sarah looked at me so pleasantly that she almost won me over again. Sunday, January 31, 1869 Went to Sunday School in the morning the attendance was small, went to Mr. Mason's for dinner and to Zion this afternoon and heard Rev. W. McFadden preach about the four kinds of fools mentioned in the Bible. Monday, February 1 The last month has been remarkable for warm & pleasant weather there has been little or no snow and roads have been dry and dusty. Was engaged all day in hauling gravel to the Centre Road. Tuesday 2 �Went to Mr. Mason's sale in the morning and acted as clerk all day. We had very good sale and amounted to about $1700. Staid all night at Mr. Mason's. The evening set in with a snowstorm Wednesday, February 3, 1869. This morning is very stormy and there has fallen nearly a foot of snow. Spent the forenoon in straightening Mr. Mason's accounts. Went to the surprise party at Mr. J. Wiggin's this evening did not enjoy myself as dancing occupied the whole time, got home about 3 o'clock the party broke up at four. Thursday 4 The weather today is cold and blustering, there is good sleighing now. Nothing particular took place today, spent the evening at home. {On the 30th January sold 6 sheep (4 ewes and 2 ram lambs) @$7 and $6 apiece to a man from Ohio.} Friday 5 Went over to Mr. Mason's this forenoon with a sleigh and brought over their luggage to be sent to Missouri. Was at Brampton this afternoon and bought a new watch from W. A. Mitchell for $20. Saturday, February 6, 1869 the weather is mild today. Was enaged in hauling fire wood and rails. Uncle adam sent away his luggage and Mr. Masons by freight. Willy Mason brought his horse "Titus" over to Uncle Adam's and is going to spend two weeks in Canada yet. Sunday 7 Went to S. School in the morning subject of lesson "the unfortunate widow, Luke VIII." Ms. Millard was present and destributed the January number of "childrens papers." Ms. M Shipley was up this afternoon and we went to Brampton church to night. Monday 8 Was at Brampton with a load of spring wheat received 92 cts per bush. Received by mail a copy of Dr. Pollick's new medical book. Went to teachers prayer meeting this evening the attendance small had a good meeting Tuesday, Feburary 9, 1869. �The weather continues very mild. Was engaged in hauling gravel to the Centre road. Mr. Mason came home today from Ohio. Spent the evening at Uncle Adam's with W. Mason and Anne Buchanan. Wednesday 10 Took Mr. Mason & William Large down to the station early this morning in the waggon on their way to Missouri. Was at the same occupation as yesterday. J.C. Snell and wife were down and spent the evening at our place. Thursday 11 The roads are now quite muddy Am still hauling gravel on the road. Jane stayed with us all day and J. C. S. came down this evening and we all visited Uncle Adam's. Mr. P. Grahams hotel and stables in Brampton were burnt down to night. Friday, February, 12, 1869 The weather today is like spring and we had a slight shower of rain this morning. Was at the same work as yesterday having now more than 3/4 of a lot gravelled spent the evening at home in reading the "Ladies: Repository. " Saturday 13 There was some slight showers of rain today. Went to Georgetown this morning and then to Stewarttown trying to sell Melodeons did not make any sales. The night has set in with a rainstorm. Sunday 14 The weather is very stormy today snow and sleet from the "East", On account of the weather spent the day at home in reading. The storm continues after dark. This is the first Sunday of /69 that I have spent entirely at home. Monday, February 15, 1869. Was engaged in hauling elm cordwood on the sleigh to Brampton for Haggert and Bros. Hauled 3 Cords today for which I received $2 per cord in trade. Spent the evening at home in reading the newspapers. Tuesday 16 �The weather today is pretty cold with frequent snow squalls. Was engaged at the same work as yesterday. Spent the evening at home. R.F. Snell and Esther Wiggins were at Uncle Adam's to night visiting Willy Mason. Wednesday 17 It has turned warmer today and the snow is fast dissapearing. Was at the same work as yesterday. Spent this evening at Uncle Adam's and received Mr. Mason's notes to keep them till next fall. Thursday, February 18, 1869. Finished hauling wood to Brampton for Haggert Bros having hauled 11 cords @ $2. Mrs. Trueman & Mrs. Featherstone were up and spent the day at our place and went home tonight. Friday 19 The weather today was cold and blustering. Uncle Joseph Dixon came down from Amaranth this afternoon. Uncle Adam brought his notes over today. Was at Mr. R Lowes'es social tonight-had a pleasant time. Saturday 20 Uncle George Burke and wife came up yesterday on a visit. Went to Brampton in the afternoon and put an advertisement in the Peel Banner respecting the melodeon agency to be left in for four months - price $3. Sunday, February 21, 1869. Very stormy morning went to S. School Mr. Millard first used the blackboard-subject-the rich man and Lazarus. Went to J.C. Snells with Pockesing folks this afternoon and with them and Uncle Adam's to Uncle Williams tonight. Met Bella Lowes there and had a pleasant time with her. Monday 22 Uncle Adam's folks were busy all day packing up for to start tomorrow morning. I took their baggage to the station this evening. Jane was down and spent the day at home and I drove her and J.C.S. home in the cutter Tuesday, 23 �Willy and Johnny Mason slept with me the last night of their stay in Canada. It was very stormy this morning and was up very early and drove the Missouri folks down to the station. The storm passed away this afternoon and it is a beautiful moonlight night. Wednesday, February 24, 1869. The weather is very cold and stormy and I am afraid that the Missouri folks will be delayed by the snow obstructing the cars. Drove Sarah Peacock up to J.C. Snells last night (where she is hired)and spent the evening there. Thursday 25 Nothing particular took place today on account of the bad weather. Went to Brampton Baptists S. S. Anniversary the number present was not as large as usual Miss Lowes presided at the Cab. Organ. Received 3 copies of the Marriage Guide. Friday 26 Went to Brampton this afternoon and purchased 8 bush. of Corn @ 70 cents per bush. also received my first letter from Andrus Bros. promising to send me a number of price lists Saturday, February 27, 1869. The coldest day we have had this season. Was engaged in threshing peas all day. Spent the evening at home in reading the newspapers and preparing for Sunday Sunday 28 Went to Sunday School in the morning and Mr. Jordan questioned the school on the Lesson Judges VII. Was at the P.M. Church Brampton and heard Mr. Boyle preach text-Romans XV, 13, their new organ is louder and harsher than at W.M. Church. Monday, March 1 The forepart of this last month was very mild but the latter part has been cold and stormy and at present there is a good deal of snow on the ground. Went to the T.P. Meeting this evening there was an average attendance 7. Mr. M. not present had a very good meeting Tuesday, March 2, 1869. �Was engaged in hauling gravel with the sleigh mine being the only team at it. Went to the Division (tonight)(which broke down) there were only 8 present. the funds are to be deposited in P.D. Savings Bank. Wednesday 3 Finished hauling gravel to day having hauled 7 days in all. Went to Brampton this evening and heard Mr. Kennedy the Scotch Vocalist,in the Courthouse which was very much crowded, was well pleased, the entertainment which last 2 1/4 hrs. Thursday 4 This has been a very cold day. Was engaged in feeding stock and cutting stovewood. It is just 4 years today since my conversion and I regret that I have grown colder in religion than I ought to. This Sarah Snells birthday age 20 Friday, March 5, 1869. Went to Brampton this forenoon and brought home my mother who staid all night at Uncle Williams. Drove her up in the cutter to J.C. Snell's this afternoon and had a look at Mr. Snell's stock, they are in good condition. Saturday March 6 The weather still continues very cold and blustering. Nothing particular took place to day was engaged in cutting stovewood. Spent the evening at home. Sunday 7 Was at S. School this morning Mr. Millard was present and used the blackboard subject - Christ and the young. Went to Zion in the afternoon and heard Mr. Walker preach Text- Deut. IV. 9. There were only ten present. Monday, March 8, 1869. Was engaged in threshing peas all day. Father went to Chilholm's Mill with a grist of 23 bush. of mixed fall and spring wheat. Went to the Teachers Prayer meeting this evening there only four present including Mr. Millard. Tuesday 9 �There is a great change in the weather to day turning quite warm. Jane and Mrs. J. Snell were down this afternoon visiting. Instead of freezing to night it is thawing. Spent the evening at home. Wednesday 10 Very stormy all day from the North-East considerable snow has fallen and the sideroads are nearly blocked up. Drove my sisters over to school this morning and brought them back this evening in the sleigh. Thursday, March 11, 1869. The storm of yesterday has cleared off leaving the snow in huge drifts. Was at the same occupation as yesterday namely-driving the children to school. Spent the evening in writing Walter McClellan, Alton Friday 12 Went to Brampton this afternoon and saw a letter that Aunt Anne had received from Uncle John who is now in St. Jo. Brought over the scholars and took Mary Nichols home in the sleigh Saturday 13 Was employed this forenoon in breaking in a colt-Polly-who is 2 years old next spring, had very little trouble with her. Alex came up this afternoon which is the first time for six months. Elizabeth C. is going to live in Toronto. Sunday, March 14, 1869. Very stormy morning. Did not go to Sunday School but drove Alex up to J.C. Snell's and spent the day there. Took Alex part of the way home in the cutter and heard Mr. McFadden preach in Brampton at six oclock-text-John 4-14 Monday 15 Went to old Mrs. Bunting's funeral today she was buried in the old cemetery at Brampton. Mr. McFadden preached an excellent sermon from 2 Peter 3rd Chapter 14. she was 83 years of age. Was at the teachers prayer meeting tonight there were only 3 present. Tuesday 16 �Was engaged in hauling gravel on the Centre Road, it being now finished up to the blacksmith's shop. Mr. and Mrs. R. Nichols were up and spent the evening at our place. Wednesday, March 17, 1869. The weather continues very cold and there is about 2 feet of snow on the ground. Went to the Gore Mills today with 27 bush. of corn, peas, and oats mixed for chopping. Spent the evening at J.C. Snells. Received a letter from Uncle Adam in Missouri. Thursday 18 Was engaged in enrolling the militia for the west half of the township from No.10 to No. 20 which is one half of No. 6 Company Division. Joseph Snell is now engaged in enrolling the east half. Commenced on the C. Road and finished to the west 21st line. Friday 19 Finished enrolling the militia today which has been a disagreeable job on account of the deep snow which is now nearly 2 feet deep on the level and very much drifted. Spent the evening at J.C. Snell's and gave him the enrollment as he is the Captain Saturday, March 20, 1869. Went to Brampton this afternoon and my mother received a letter from Aunt Jennie and I a letter addressed to Uncle Adam from Schomberg. Mother went up and is going to stay all night at J.C. S. Sunday 21 Went to Sunday School this morning Mr. Millard illustrated the lesson Matt. XX to the 18th verse on the blackboard. Was at Zion in the afternoon and heard Mr. Brosfield preach text-Watch, therefore. J.C.S. and wife and S. Peacock spent the day at our place. Monday 22 Finished threshing our peas today which have not turned out very well. Was cold and windy all day from the east set in stormy this evening Spent it at home in reading Sunday School libraries. Tuesday, March 23, 1869. �The storm of last night has passed leaving 4 inches more of snow. Was at Brampton this morning. Spent the evening in writing to Uncle Adam. Father and Mother spent the afternoon on the 3rd line east at Joshua Modeland. Wednesday 24 Was engaged in threshing oats with the flail. We had a visit today from Isaac Modeland, his mother and wife. Went to Brampton this evening and mailed a letter to Osborn Missouri. Thursday 25 Was busy all day in hauling gravel to No. 10 and putting it in a heap for use next summer on the C. Road, hauled 14 loads. Spent the evening at home. Friday, March 26, 1869. There was a great change in the weather today it being very misty and some heavy showers of rain. Was up at J.C. Snells this evening and received a copy of Ashworth's Strange Tales from him for to read. Saturday 27 Is a bright beautiful day and the snow is thawing very fast. Mr. Wixon from Albion and his son stopped at our place this morning on their way home from Missouri. I drove them as far as Tullamore in the sleigh. They are well pleased with the country. Sunday 28 Went to S. School this morning in the cutter with 3 of my sisters and Tilly the lesson was in the 10th chap. of 1st Samuel. Heard Mr. Sutherland preach in Zion this afternoon Test Mathew XXVIII.6. Uncle William & Aunt Lizzie were up this afternoon at our place. Monday, March 29, 1869. Very wet day raining steadily all the time from the east. Was engaged in hauling manure around the young appletrees. Mrs. J.C. Snell gave birth to a daughter today. Spent the evening in reading "Ashworth" which is very interesting. Thursday 30 �The weather to day was quite warm with frequent showers so that the 'Etobicoke' is overflowing its banks. Was busy part of the time in taking away the snow from the mouth of the house cellar drain, which closed it up not allowing the water to escape. Wednesday 31 Was engaged in cutting stovewood. This month on the whole has been unusually cold and stormy, and I there is more snow on the ground at present than there has been for 4 years beside being nearly as cold as January. Thursday, April 1. 1869. Was busy all day sawing cordwood with bucksaw for summer use. Father and Mother went up to J.C. Snells to see the new comer. Spent the evening at home & father wrote to Uncle Thomas. Friday 2 The weather continues cold and disagreeable. Was at the same work as yesterday. We had a visit this evening from (big) Joshua Modeland who has been out in Iowa two weeks in January. He thinks it a good farming country. Saturday 3 Went to Brampton this afternoon on horseback as the roads are very rough and received a long letter from Alex. Walked up to J.C. Snells' this evening across the fields on the crust of snow and saw for the first time their daughter. Sunday, April 4, 1869. Was at Sunday School this morning, Mr. Millard was absent and Mr. Jordan examined the school on the lesson-Matt.XX 14 to 30th. Went to Zion in the afternoon but was dissapointed in the absence of P. Holtby Spent the evening at home reading a S.S. library. Monday 5 Was engaged in sawing cordwood with the bucksaw and washing the young appletrees with soapsuds to kill the lice. Drove Mother up to J.C. S. in the buggy and returned 'Ashworth' Jane is getting quite better and the baby is growing fast Tuesday 6 �The snow is gradually disappearing Was at the same work as yesterday woodsawing. Spent the evening in writing a letter to Alex who is expecting one in four days from the time I received his. Our fodder for the stock is getting scarce. Wednesday, April 7, 1869. Was at the same work as yesterday. Father went to Brampton this afternoon and received two newspapers from Aunt Jennie(A weekly Carthage & a Spiritualist pub. in Chicago. Spent the evening at John Learmonts my first visit-passed in general conversation. Thursday 8 Am still at the same work. My Mother was up at J.C.Snells this afternoon with Aunt Jennie, Jane is getting quite well. John Learmont was over this evening and we had pleasant chat, he condemns the idea of going to the States. Friday 9 Went to the bush today and tapped 30 Maple trees and was busy all day at it and making sap troughs. The sap ran very fast and we obtained a good many pails of it. J. Learmont was over and spent the evening at our place. Saturday, April 10, 1869. Was at the same work as yesterday and commenced boiling sap this morning with two pots and made over a gallon of molasses, besides tapping 10 more trees. Aunt Anne has received another letter from Uncle John, he has made up his mind to stay in Missouri and buy a farm. Sunday 11 Went to S. School this morning on foot (roads are getting dry) Mr. M. was there and used the blackboard-Lesson-1st Sam.XII chapt. I received a copy of the C. Messenger from J.V. Snell. Was at Zion this afternoon Mr. McFadden preached text Hosea X 12 verse. Spent the evening at home. Monday 12 Started early this morning (1/2past 5) and was busy all day boiling sap and tapping, have 50 trees tapped made 7 qts. molasses. Went to T. Prayer meeting this evening there were only 3 of the teachers present beside Mr. S. Watson's 3 children. �Thursday, April 13, 1869. Was at the same work as yesterday. There is a good deal of snow on the ground yet around the fences and in the lanes. The days are warm and very frosty nights. Spent the evening at home in reading Dr. O.W. Guthrie's "Our Fathers business". Wednesday 14 Was at the same work as yesterday and made ten pounds of sugar. Went up to J.C. Snell's this evening and gave them a small cake of sugar, and was also up to Mr. John Snell's and gave them another small cake. Received a letter from Uncle Adam, staid all night at J.C. Snells. Thursday 15 Our hired boy Samuel Bunting spent the day in the bush in boiling sap while I sawed wood and helped father dock the sheep. Joseph G. Snell started for Kentucky this morning and intends staying there until Christmas, he will be very much missed at home. Friday, April 16, 1869. Was engaged in sawing wood the sap has nearly quit running. Uncle William & Aunt Lizzie came up this afternoon and had a good feed of maple molasses and sugar. Spent the evening at home. Saturday 17 Went to Brampton this afternoon-they are busy enlarging the post office and making a great many more letter boxes, for the first time I saw a velocipede belonging to Mr. Mahaffey it requires a great deal of practice to ride one. Sunday 18 This is my birthday being 18 years old. It is a very nice day and the roads almost dusty but as I have a boil on the back of my neck I have to stay in the house all day. This is the second Zion day that I have spent entirely at home this year. Monday, April 19, 1869. About 1 o'clock this morning we had a heavy thunder storm and has raised the Etobicoke very high and carrying away a number of swing poles. It is very close and warm today and the grass is commencing to grow. Was sawing wood. �Tuesday 20 It has been a very wet day but it keeps warm. Father took a load of spring wheat to Brampton to day and received 85 cents per bush. bought 6 bush. of peas at the same price. Mr. William Carter was plowing which is the first done this season. Wednesday 21 Finished sawing wood to day, we have about 24 cords of wood split up into stovewood. J.C. Snell brought Aunt Mary Peacock down to day from his place. Spent the evening at home in reading. Thursday, April 22, 1869. Was engaged in building fence on the "other place" between us and John Learmont, making it with stakes at the corners and wires instead of caps. Spent the evening at home in reading a daily paper from St. Joseph Missouri. Friday 23 Commenced ploughing sod to day it was pretty soft. We sowed a ten acre meadow field with plaster. (Our opinion is that he is referring to adding lime to the soil) Spent the evening at John Learmonts in reading "Boro Bells" and talking about things in general. It is a beautiful moonlight night. Saturday 24 Was at the same work as yesterday. Father and Mother went to Brampton this afternoon and received a newspaper from Uncle Thomas published in Carthage. Spent the evening at home. Sunday, April 25, 1869. Spent the day on the 3rd Line east at Isaac A. Modeland's, drove Aunt Mary Peacock there and Tilly, had a pleasant time, it being the first time I have been on the place for 13 years. Came home in the evening. Monday 26 Was busy all day in plowing sod. Father sowed 4 acres of oats this is the first seeding we have done this year. John Learmont and his sister Susy were over and spent the evening at our place they are pretty good company. �Tuesday 27 Was at the same work as yesterday and have now about 5 acres plowed. The weather continues very fine with occasional showers. Spent the evening at home in reading the newspapers. Wednesday, April 28, 1869. Went to Brampton this morning to the spring fair and received the 2nd prize for our bull "Clifton" there was a pretty good show of stock and implements also a horse hay fork for loading hay in the field, being fastened to the waggon. Sowed our carrot seed this afternoon. Thursday 29 The weather continues fine and a good growth. Was engaged in sowing oats this forenoon, commenced sowing barley this afternoon. Spent the evening at J.C. Snells in reading and conversation, walked over there through the fields. got home at 10.30 Friday 30 Was engaged in sowing barley. Jane, Mrs. Snell and Kizzie were down for a visit. Miss Graham from Toronto St. was here for me to go down and repair their melodeon. I intend to go after the seeding- This month has been rather backward compared to last spring. But it cannot be called a very late spring. Saturday, May 1, 1869. There is a change in the weather today, a cold rain from the east which is turning to snow. Was engaged this morning in cultivating the barley ground. Went to Brampton this afternoon and mailed a letter to Uncle Adam. Spent the evening at home. Sunday 2 Went to Sunday school this morning, the attendance was small on account of Bad weather. Our supt. was absent subject-Luke XIX 1-10. Was at Zion this afternoon the congregation was small-9- (A. Bowsfield dissappointed). Spent the evening at home reading about Calvin. Monday 3 �Was engaged in harrowing the barley ground and plowing sod. Isaac A Modeland and his wife were over all afternoon at our place-they brought Aunt Mary over and are going to keep Tilly for some time. Spent the evening at home. The last of our green apples were eaten. Tuesday, May 4, 1869. The weather has been quite cool since the rain of last Saturday and there is quite hard frosts at night. Was engaged in sowing clover and timothy seed on the barley ground. Mother walked across the fields to J.C. Snell's today. Spent the evening at home. Wednesday 5 Finished rolling the barley field. We constructed a home-made spear with wrought nails and speared eleven suckers in about an hour averaging two lbs. each in the Etobicoke. Spent the evening at home as usual in reading. Thursday 6 Was engaged in plowing sod. Bought 720 lbs. of hay of William Heath @ $14 per ton our hay and straw being nearly all fed up. Sarah Peacock came down from J.C.S. and went to Brampton. Spent the evening in reading the April number 2 Ladies Repository Friday, May 7, 1869 Sowed our peas to day on the sod plowed this spring. The weather is now quite warm and the buds are beginning to swell. Spent the evening at home as usual in reading general literature. We got a letter from Uncle Taylor this week, he has removed to Oakville. Saturday 8 Finished seeding to day. Went to Brampton this afternoon and bought a new coat @ $8.50 also a pair of gaiters @ $4.00. Spent part of the time in the 'Banner' store and in J.E. Wood Barber shop. Spent the evening at home. Sunday 9 Went to Quarterly Meeting this morning and heard Mr. McFadden preach text- Hebrews. 12th Chap.1,2. Spent the afternoon and evening at Aunt Emeline's with D.M., G. Armstrong and Johnnie D. it is some time since I have been there before. �Monday, May 10, 1869. Was engaged in digging and preparing the garden, we have nearly all the garden vegetables planted and sowed the horse chestnuts we planted last fall are coming up and growing fast. Mrs. Snell and Jane called at our place this evening on their way home from Brampton. Lizzie Bennet commenced work today. 11.00 Tuesday 11 The weather has turned very warm and the spring grain is all up green. Was engaged in rolling the meadow and planting early potatoes. Bought 280 lbs. of hay of Mr. J. Heath making 1/2 ton We turned out our cows on the grass Turned our cattle on the grass for the first Wednesday 12 Was engaged in picking stones off the Alsike clover meadow and finished planting our early potatoes. We sold "Old Jim" to James Sewell for he sold her to J. Anthony for a silver wattle worth $18. Spent the evening at J. Learmonts. (Miss Julia Heath was married today.) Thursday, May 13, 1869. Finished digging our garden and pruning and manuring the fruit trees Commenced raining this afternoon with thunder. Went to Brampton this evening after my Mother who was at Aunt Anne's visiting... She (A.A.) intends starting for Missouri on June 1st. Friday 14 J.C. Snell and wife came down and spent the day at our place it being the first anniversary of their wedding. Was ploughing S. Buntings garden this afternoon. Spent the evening at home in reading the Globe. Jane stayed all night with us on account of the rain. Saturday 15 Was hauling manure on the turnip ground this forenoon and washed the sheep this afternoon. S. Bunting Sen. helped me we have 26. Drove Jane home this evening in the buggy and took her 5 hens and 1 cock. J.C. Snell was there a while, got home at 10 oclock Sunday, May 16, 1869. �Commenced raining about seven o'clock this morning and lasted untill ten so that I did not get S.School. Went to Zion this afternoon and there were 8 present and no preacher. Was at Brampton this evening and heard D.G. Sutherland preach Psalm CXXXIX, 7 to 10 verse. Monday 17 It has turned quite cold since the rain and some frost at night. Was hauling manure on the turnip ground hauled 14 loads to the six acre field across the creek. Spent the evening at home reading the "Youths Magazine" of 1844 A.D. Tuesday 18 Planted out some early tomatoe plants and got a load of spring wheat ready for market. Sowed some plaster on the barley which looks very well and promises a nice even crop of sixteen acres. Wednesday, May 19, 1869. Went to the Gore Mills this forenoon in the waggon 4 bush. of peas & oats for chopping. Rode down to Alek's on 'Frank' this afternoon and called at Mr. Thos. Graham for to repair a melodeon. Staid all night at Alek's who is keeping "bachelors' hall" Thursday 20 He has bought a French Mare for $85. He is now living on the 3rd line east at Mt. Charles and is comfortably situated. Came home through Brampton this morning and got a new glass for my watch. Father and Mother were up to J.C. S. this afternoon and brought me $10 for enrolling the militia. Friday 21 Was plowing all day at Mr. Gumerson for barley and J. Learmont was also plowing. The Royal Canadian Bank suspended payment this morning. We had only $2, they are worth 80 cents apiece. Spent the evening reading the "Sea News" Saturday, May 22, 1869. We sheared the sheep this forenoon, J. Learmont helping us there were 3 of us shearing, the fleeces averaged 7 lbs. apiece. Went to Brampton this afternoon and bought some every-day summer clothing. Spent the evening reading the "London Illustrated News" Sunday 23 �Went to S. School this morning the supt. was absent, there was large school-Lesson, 1st Samuel XVIII 7 verse to 9. Was at Zion this afternoon and heard Mr. Russel our new preacher text J.C.S. and wife came down and spent the evening at our place. Monday 24 Spent the day in the bush around Eldorado Mills shooting, with William Woods G. Dawson J. Modeland, had a splendid boat ride on the Credit river. Took dinner and tea at J. H. Main's, on the whole I enjoyed the days sport very well. Tuesday, May 25, 1869. Yesterday and to day has been pretty warm. Finished plowing the turnip and potato ground to day. Aunt Anne came here this evening on her farewell visit before going to Missouri. I felt very tired after yesterday's tramp. Spent the evening at home. Wednesday 26 Was hauling manure on the potato ground putting it in the hills. It is quite cool again the last two days have been the warmest of the season. John Newhouse called here today he is going to Missouri next week. Thursday 27 Planted our potatoes to day, there are four kinds-Early White, Cups, Garnet Chili and Peach Blows. We also planted a few rows of corn. Was very sorry to hear of the Rev. R.L. Gabies suicide caused by too hard study at college, he shot himself with a pistol. Friday, May 28, 1869. Commenced working on the roads this morning but the afternoon was very wet and is still raining this evening. All the garden fruit trees are well loaded with blossoms. Father was in Toronto on the cars for to change Aunt Jennies's money into greenbacks. Saturday 29 It is warm and pleasant after the rain and there is good growth. Went to Brampton with 33 bush. of spring wheat @ 82 cts per bus. I saw Alex and had a talk with him. Bought a copy of Bow Bells for May and Lovell's Geography. �Sunday 30 Went to S. School this morning our supt. was absent. Lesson-Matt.XX 1-17. Was at Zion this afternoon and heard Mr. John Hatson preach text-Luke 13th Chapt. 24 Went to John Snell's Sen. and spent the evening pleasantly pleasantly with the girls. Staid all night at J.C. Snell's Monday, May 31, 1869. Was hauling gravel on the Centre Road with the waggon, drew 12 loads. There were some nice showers of rain to day and all the grain is growing very fast. Mr. George Elliott was buried yesterday with military honours. Tuesday, June 1 Was engaged in using the road scraper this forenoon and finished the road work. I drove over to Mr. M. Cation's in the buggy with a beehive for to get a swarm into it, the hive will be left there until fall. Spent the evening at home. Wednesday 2 Commenced hauling manure on the summer fallow hauled 25 loads, James Sewell helped me to haul it. It has been a very warm day. J.C. Snell and wife came down shis evening and are going to stay all night. Thursday, June 3, 1869. Was at the same work as yesterday and hauled the same number of loads. The weather during the months of May has been very favorable for the crops. Was down at E. Buntings this evening jumping with some of the boys I jumped 14 feet. Friday 4 J.C. Snell and wife went home early this morning. Done the same amount of work as yesterday. I went to J.C.S. this evening and took them a cow Sarah Snell was there during the evening. Staid all night up there. Saturday 5 �It has rained all night and this forenoon. Set out fifty cabbage plants & some tomatoes. It has turned quite cool since the rain which has done a great deal of good to the crops. Spent the evening reading newspapers. Sunday, June 6, 1869 Went to S. School this morning (supt. absent)lesson 1 Sam. XXII chap. Went to Zion this afternoon one of the P.M. ministers preached text Isaiah XXVIII chap. 10 verse. it was the largest congregation we have had for months. Spent the evening at home. Monday 7 Was hauling manure on the fallow, hauled 21 loads. Commenced raining at teatime and is a wet night. Spent the evening at home in reading. Tuesday 8 Sold a cow and calf this morning for $30 to Mr. Williamson. Was plowing sod for summer fallow plowed an acre, it is pretty hard plowing but it is in good order. Spent the evening reading Wednesday, June 9, 1869. Was at the same work as yesterday. Sarah and Jennie Peacock were up at our place and staid all day they are both living in Brampton. J.C.S. called at our place tonight on his way to Mr. Christie's sale at Brantford Thursday 10 Am still at the same work this morning was quite wet but cleared off and was very warm at noon and we had a thunder storm this evening. Mother went up to J. C. S. to day and is going to stay all night. Friday 11 Was at the same work this forenoon as yesterday but had to give up work this afternoon on account of another boil on the back of my neck. Drove up to J.C. Snell's this evening and brought Mother home. Saturday, June 12, 1869. �The weather keeps very cool for the season with frequent showers. John Newhouse called at our place on his way home from Missouri, he was well pleased with the country and is going to live there as soon he can get away. Sunday 13 This is a wet day,d warm rain from the south, it has cleared off at noon. Mr. P. Holtby preached this afternoon in Zion and took tea at our place. This is the third Sunday that I have spent entirely at home this year. Monday 14 Spent the day in reading. Am not yet able to work. Father was plowing sod in my place. Went down to Mr. Robert Smith's after the turnip drill he is still using it. John and Susy Learmont came over and spent the evening. Tuesday, June 15, 1869. The weather is very cold for the season and it is dull and cloudy. Mrs. Mathew Pearon and her son Henry Isaac were over at our place for dinner. Spent the evening at home. Wednesday 16 Was busy all day plowing the ground in drills for turnips, sowed about 2 acres. Mr. Hindle was here with a letter from Aunt Anne she likes Missouri very well Thursday, 17 Was very sorry to hear of the death of Herman Ferguson my cousin, he died last night by falling off a fence and the sharp stick pierced his left lung Was helping John. Learmont build fence Friday, June 18, 1869. Went to Brampton this morning and Dr. Putallo lanced the abscess on my neck; it was a very painful operation. Herman was buried today in the new cemetry in Brampton. Rev. W. McFadden preached text II Kings IV Chapt. 26th verse Saturday 19 �Commenced crossplowing the fallow. The weather is turning a good deal warmer. Sold our wool to K. Chisholm & Co for 38 cents per lb. there was 170 lbs. Emma Armstrong and Hattie Modeland were up on a visit. Sunday 20 There was a heavy shower of rain early this morning. Went to S. School our Supt. absent Lesson-1 Sam. XXVI. Took dinner at J.C.Snell's. Was at Sion this afternoon, Rev. Mr. Russell preached text-II Cor. XII chap 9th verses. Spent the evening at J.C.S. Monday, June 21, 1869. Was at the same work as on Saturday. The weather is very favorable for the crops, the fall wheat has been out in head a week and the clover is nearly in full bloom. Spent the evening at home reading the May 16 of Ladie's Repository Tuesday 22 Was plowing this forenoon. Went up to Edmonton and got the horses shod, father, mother and Lizzie Burnett went up to Zion for to clean the church and put it in order, Sarah and Lizzie Snell were there helping. Wednesday 23 There was a very heavy thunder shower yesterday afternoon. Was plowing all day in summer fallow. Spent the evening at home in reading the "Christian Guardian" Thursday, June 24, 1869. Spent the day in fishing at the 'lake', did not catch any at the lake but caught 30 in the Etobicoke. Spent the evening very pleasantly at Mr. R. Smith's social, proceeds $45 for the Best S. School, Bonsan, Mrs. J.C. S. and Sarah Snell spent the afternoon at our place. Friday 25 Was plowing all day. Father was up at the lake this afternoon and caught 8 sun fish. The weather is still cool, the turnips are just coming up and also the field potatoes there is some in the garden over a foot high Saturday 26 �Was at the same work as yesterday. There was a man from Port Hope called at our place and offered us $7000 for our farm but we did not take it. Spent the evening at home reading the newspapers. Sunday, June 27, 1869. Very wet morning rain from the south. Went to S. School there was only about 20 present Supt. abs. Lesson-Matt.XXI-33-46. Spent the evening at home playing the melodeon and singing. There was a heavy shower this evening. Monday 28 Was building the line fence between us and J. Learmont. Spent the evening very pleasantly at Mr. R. Smiths party, we had strawberries and cream for a dessert, there was about 25 present. I got home at 1.30 o'clock A.M. Tuesday 29 Finished the job we were at yesterday. There was some rain again today and it was very warm. The barley is just coming out in head. Father went to Brampton today and bought a grindstone for 90 cts., weight 61. Wednesday, June 30, 1869 The weather this month has been very cool and wet, so cold that it has kept the crops back. but they are growing very fast now and look well. Finished crossplowing the fallow. Went to Brampton this evening and mailed a letter to Aunt Catherine. Thursday, July 1 It has been a very pleasant day. I spent it at Mr. Snell's lake fishing and caught only two. There were a good many there and among them was Sarah Snell. I was sorry afterwards that I did not talk more to her but it is my old failing-bashfulness. Friday 2 Was engaged in horse-hoeing the carrotts and potatoes they look well and are growing very fast. Was hauling manure on the summer fallow that was plowed this summer. Joshua Modeland was married yesterday. �Saturday, July 3, 1869. Was a very warm day. Went to Brampton this afternoon and bought a light lustre coat for $ . also a White leghorn hat for $1.25, we also bought a scythe and some rakes. I found quite a lot of wild strawberries beside our line fence. Sunday 4 Drove up to S. School this morning there were six in the buggy. Mr. Millard was present Lesson-1 Sam. XXX chap. Went to Zion in the afternoon and Rev. W. L. McFadden preached text-Acts XXIV- 25th. Was at Brampton W. M. Church tonight, Mr. McF. preached same text Monday 5 Commenced cutting clover this afternoon it is pretty green yet but the season is growing late. Mrs. John Snell and Mrs. J.C.S. spent the afternoon at our place. Spent the evening at home in reading. Tuesday, July 6, 1869. Was engaged this forenoon in hilling up the potatoes with the plow. Was cutting hay at Erastus Bunting's this afternoon with our mower. Old Mrs. Trueman came up this evening on a visit. Wednesday 7 It is very good hay weather now. Mother and Mrs. Trueman went up to J.C. Snell's today. Hauled in 2 loads of hay this afternoon the first we have taken in this year. Miss Elizabeth Heath spent the afternoon at our place. Thursday 8 It has rained nearly all night and a heavy shower this morning. Father took Mrs. Trueman home and bought a horse hay fork. Was cutting thistles with the scythe in the pastures. John Learmont was married today. {written above July 9th } John Learmont was married to Miss Elizabeth Armstrong yesterday Friday, July 9, 1869. {after a few lines of bleed through from previous page} We have a good many strawberries and are a good size. �Saturday 10 {after a few lines of bleed through from previous page} it did not work very well at first but it will improve with practice Sunday 11 There was a very heavy thunder storm with wind early this morning Went to S. School Mr. Millard was present and we had an excellent lesson 1 Sam. XXXI. Was at Zion No preaching. Jane spent today at our place I drove her home this evening. Monday, July 12, 1869. Was a very warm day. Was harrowing the summer fallow this forenoon. We finished cutting 10 acres of clover. Father was cutting clover for John Learmont. he was helping us to haul in hay. hauled 5 loads worked until dark. Thursday 13 Was up at 4 o'clock this morning and started to haul in hay. Bought a fanning mill for $23 from Levi Cossit, Guelph. Was horse raking hay this afternoon and worked until dark cocking it up. Wednesday 14 James Bunting who is working for his uncle was helping us to draw in hay, the hay fork saves a good deal of hard work but not much time. Father finished cutting Erastus Buntings grass today. There was a light shower this P.M. Thursday, July 15, 1869. Was cutting hay on the other place this forenoon. Finished hauling in ten acres of clover and had 26 loads. It has been a very warm day. Spent the evening at Erastus Bunting's in jumping with the boys. Friday 16 There was another heavy thunder storm during the night and the grain is quite flat. Was cutting grass for John Learmont with the mower and I took dinner there for the first time had a feed of cherries which are now just getting ripe. Saturday 17 �Was horse hoeing turnips this forenoon. Was cocking up hay on the other place, it is a very good crop mostly timothy. Hauled in 2 loads, the horse fork works a great deal better in the timothy than in the clover. Sunday, July 18, 1869. Drove up to S.School this morning Supt. absent. (Mr. Brooks preached school) lesson-Psalm XL. Heard Mr. Russel preach at Zion this afternoon, his sermons are quite short-text. Pray for the peace of Jerusalem. J.C.S. and wife spent the day at our place. I drove them home this evening. Monday 19 We had new potatoes yesterday, they are as large as turkey eggs. James Sewell was helping us to haul in hay this afternoon from the other place. Mis Learmont spent the evening at our place and bade us goodbye. as she is going up home. Tuesday 20 Was a very wet day with a good deal of thunder. Was thinning out turnips. Went up to John Snell's this evening to repair their Melodeon but did not get it finished. Drove my Mother home from J.C.S. it is a beautiful moonlight night. Wednesday, July 21, 1869. Went up early this morning to John Snell's and finished repairing their melodeon. I had a long chat with Sarah Snell she does not seem to have much taste for playing although she seems a very nice girl other ways. Spent the evening at home. Thursday 22 Kezia Moreland came spent the day at our place. Was plowing the summer fallow it is in good order considering that it was plowed the first time only about 6 weeks ago. We were hauling in hay and broke one of the prongs of the horse fork Friday 23 Started hauling hay very early this morning as it looked like rain. John Learmont was helping us with his team, finished haying today having about 48 loads of 18 acres and spent nearly 3 weeks over it on account of the wet weather. �Saturday, July 24, 1869. The weather is very dull and quite cool. Was plowing at the same field as the other day it is almost too wet to plow there has been so much rain. Mr. Cummerson was cutting fall wheat which is the first in the neighbourhood. Sunday 25 Aunt Mary & Lizzie Bennett started away early this morning to Henry Modelands on a visit. Went to S School the Supt. present, had a very instructive lesson-Matt.XXII, 1-18 verse. Lavina and I went up to J.C.S' and staid all night. It has been a very warm day. Monday 26 Was cross plowing all day and plowed an acre and a half. It is has been a pretty warm day. We received a present of cherries from Mr. A. Bunting he has a great quantity of them. Spent the evening reading the {Ford Families?} Thursday, July 27, 1869. Was at the same work as yesterday. There was a heavy thunder storm today at noon. I spend most of my noon spels in practising on the melodeon it takes a great deal of practice to make a good player. Wednesday 28 It rained all forenoon from the west. We are engaged in putting up hooks through the barn roof for the horse fork pulleys. Finished cross plowing Father and Mother spent the evening up at J.C. Snell's. Thursday 29 Commenced marking out the summer fallow into ridges 22 ft. wide. James Mason spent the day at our place he came from Missouri this week, he has changed very little in his looks he is hired at Mr. Hindle's @ $2 per month for harvest. Friday, July 30, 1869. �Commenced cutting our fall wheat this afternoon it is a good crop and I think will yield well, it is Diehl wheat very plump in the grain it shells out a good deal in harvesting. It was pretty warm today but almost cold enough at night for frost.. Saturday 31 Was cutting wheat all day with the reaper and finished tonight we had 11 acres. James Mason was binding for us today and our two neighbours so that it was bound as fast as it was cut. There has been a great deal of rain this month with thunder and has also been very cold for the season. Sunday, August 1 Went to S. School this morning the supt. present-Lesson II Sam. VII chap. Was at Zion this afternoon Rev. W.L. McFadden preached Acts-II Chap.-37th verse. I went over from meeting and took tea at J.C.S. and spent the evening there. It has been a warm day. Monday, August 2, 1869. Spent most of the day berry picking in Mr. Dyer's bush, E. Burnett, S. Bunting, Lavina and myself and a good many from No. 10, we picked about 16 lbs. There was a very heavy rain this evening. Uncle William Ferguson & wife were also picking berries. Tuesday 3 The three of us were down at E. Buntings, with the reaper and 6 acres of fall wheat it is not so good a crop as ours. Spent the evening in cutting roads around our barley field with the cradle. Wednesday 4 Another wet day, showers from the west with thunder. We 'docked' our lambs and took them away from the ewes and put them in a field by themselves, there 14 rams and 8 ewes. Planted out a bed of strawberries. Thursday, August 5, 1869. Went to Brampton this morning and sold the iron belonging to the old threshing machine for $ Commenced cutting barley with the reaper cut about 5 acres. it is a very heavy crop and is knocked down a good deal with the rain. Friday 6 �John Learmont and his hired boy and team were helping us to haul in our wheat there was 18 loads on the 11 acres and there seems a good deal of wheat in it as it handles very heavy. The weather has been quite cool over the last 2 days the wind in the North. Saturday 7 Was horse raking wheat stubble commenced at 5 o'clock this morning and finished it at 9 oclock. Was reaping barley this afternoon and hauled in the wheat rakings, worked until dark mowing barley. The sun was eclipsed about 5 o'clock this evening it was half obscured and it was as dark as after sun set. Sunday, August 8, 1869. Father, Mother and I drove over to Harrison's to Quarterly Meeting. Mr. McFadden preach text 43 Psalm, 3,4 and 5th verses the church was crowded. Walked up to the Baptist Church, Edmonton. Rev. Mr. Lawrance preached a very good sermon text Acts XI 23 verse, I saw Jabez Heath for the first time since his return from Great Britain Monday 9 The three of us were over cutting J. Learmonts barley with our reaper this forenoon, he bound it all, Was hauling in our barley this afternoon, it is all loose and we unload it with the horse fork which works very well with it. Tuesday 10 The weather continues very fine and quite warm. Was over to see Mr. Tuckers self raker working it does its work well and saves a good deal of hard work. Was hauling barley with 3 teams this afternoon hauled 18 loads, worked until dark. Wednesday, August 11, 1869. There was a light shower early this morning. Was hauling in loose barley this afternoon. Went to Van Amburg's Menagerie this evening in Brampton there was a big crowd at it and all seemed well pleased with the show. there was nearly 500 animals, birds, etc-tickets 50 cents. Thursday 12 �Was reaping barley this afternoon J. Learmont and J. Bunting were helping us in binding the barley this is all we intended to bind. Was hauling in barley this afternoon hauled six loads, spent the evening at home. Friday 18 There was a very heavy thunder storm last night. Was reaping barley for Erastus Bunting this afternoon, I was pulling off the sheaves from the reaper which I have done all harvest, there was some huge thistles, nearly an inch in diameter at the lower end of stalk. Saturday, August 14, 1869. We had Samuel Bunting Sen. helping us to cut barley 2 of us were mowing it with the scythe it is so badly laid that the reaper won't cut it. We hauled in 7 loads of barley this afternoon it commenced raining about dark from the east Sunday 15 It rained a good deal last night. Went to S. School this morning our Supt. abs. on account of the sickness of his wife there was only a small school Lesson II Sam. 15 chap. Mr. Russel preached at Zion a 2 1/2 P.M. text Spent the evening at J.C.S and staid all night. Monday 16 Finished marking out the ridges in the summer fallow Was mowing barley with the scythe and horse- raking and cocking it up. Was preparing 20 bush. of Treadwell wheat for market it is the last of old wheat. Tuesday, August 17, 1869. Mr. Thomas Simpson was threshing for us today with his new machine (Berwick) it does very good work. threshed all the fall wheat and 1/3 of the barley the fall wheat is an excellent sample and the barley fair. Wednesday 18 Was reaping J. Learmonts oats they are a great crop of straw and are the tallest I ever saw being higher than a man's head it was very heavy work pulling off the sheaves. We hauled in 19 loads of barley today �Thursday 19 Our 2 year old colt 'Pollie' happened a bad accident by getting her foot cut and it bled a great deal. We had a great deal of thunder this afternoon with some rain. Commenced cutting our oats, are well filled and a good crop Friday, August 20, 1869. Yesterday and to day I think have been the warmest days this season Finished cutting the field of oats nearly 4 acres. We hauled in the last of our barley having over 55 loads Took a load of new wheat to Brampton, 51 bush @ $1.03. Saturday 21 It rained all forenoon from the east. Was putting up the pulley for the horse fork in the new barn for to unload peas. Was ridging up the fallow this afternoon. The land is in good order and nearly clear of weeds. Sunday 22 Went to S. School this morning our Supt. present-lesson Matt.XXIV 1 to 28. There was a large attendance. The local preacher disappointed us at Zion. Went to the Baptist chapel at Edmonton. Mr. Lawrance preached test Romans I 18. Spent the evening pleasantly at Mr. Samuel Sewells. Monday August 23, 1869. It has been a very warm day. Finished cutting oats at noon they are a very heavy crop. Was reaping oats all afternoon for Mr. Erastus Bunting, his oats are not quite so heavy as ours. Spent the evening at home, it is beautiful moonlight. Tuesday 24 Finished cutting E. Bunting's oats this forenoon. Was binding oats at home all afternoon. which is nearly all the binding I have done this harvest. S. Bunting Sen. is half drunk most of the time and is not much good. Wednesday 25 �Has been a warm day. Was ridging up, all day plowed 1 2/3 acres. Erastus Bunting was threshing. Our 2 men went with the team Was reading the new 5th Book(School book)published by J. Campbell, Toronto. it contains a great amount of interesting reading. Friday, August 20, 1869. Yesterday and today I think have been the warmest days this season. I finished cutting the field of oats nearly 4 acres. Hauled in the last of our barley having over 55 loads. I took a load of new wheat to Brampton, 51 bush @ $1.03. Saturday 21 It rained all forenoon from the east. Was putting up the pulley for the horse fork in the new barn for to unload peas. Was ridging up the fallow this afternoon, the land is in good order and nearly clear of weeds. Sunday 22 Went to S. School this morning our Supt. present-Lesson Matt. XXIV 1 to 28. There was a large attendance. The local preacher disappointed us at Zion. Went to the Baptist chapel Edmonton. Mr. Lawrance preached text Romans 1 18th. Spent the evening pleasantly at Mr. Samuel Sewells. Monday, August 23, 1869. It has been a very warm day. Finished cutting oats at noon they are a very heavy crop. Was reaping oats all afternoon for Mr. Erastus Bunting, his oats are not quite so heavy as ours. Spent the evening at home, it is beautiful moonlight. Tuesday 24 Finished cutting E. Bunting's oats this forenoon. Was binding oats at home all afternoon, which is nearly all the binding I have done this harvest. S. Bunting Sen. is half drunk most of the time and is not much good. Wednesday 25 Has been a warm day. Was ridging up, all day plowed 1 2/3 acres. Erastus Bunting was threshing our 2 men went with the team Was reading the new 5th Book (school book) published by J. Campbell, Toronto. It contains a great amount of interesting reading. �Thursday, August 26, 1869. We cut our Alsike clover 13 acres with the mower with a platform attached and raked it off in bunches, it is too ripe and shells out a good deal. J. C. Snell & wife spent the evening at our place they intend having a big sale of stock on the 30th of Sept. Friday 27 Was ridging this forenoon with two teams. Arichibald Bunting and the other 2 commenced pulling our peas, they pull very easy this year the ground is so loose. Hauled in the Alsike this afternoon there were 5 big loads. Saturday 28 A heavy thunderstorm early this morning. Was cutting J. Learmonts spring wheat with the reaper this afternoon he had men enough to keep up to the reaper in binding. Spent the evening preparing for Sunday. Sunday, August 29, 1869. Went to S. School this morning our Supt. absent the lesson II Sam. XXII chap. I took dinner at J.C. Snell's. George Graham preached at Zion this afternoon text-CXLIV Psalm verse. Spent the evening at home playing the melodeon. Monday 30 Finished cutting J. Learmont's wheat this morning. Commenced hauling in our oats this afternoon, we got in 6 loads, they are hardly dry enough yet. Spent the evening at home reading the new 5th book(school book) Tuesday 31 We have had some of the warmest days this month of the summer there has been a good deal of rain and the harvest is later than for some years. We are half done ridging up and have half of our oats and all of our peas out yet. Wednesday, September 1, 1869. �There was a white frost last night, it is quite cold today Was threshing at John Simpson with team and 2 hands their grain did not yield very well. Archd Bunting finished pulling our peas today which job I have missed doing this year. Thursday 2 Was hauling oats all day & finished to night. J.C. Snell and wife took dinner at our place today, he took the names of our thorough bred Durham cattle and is going to put them up at their sale on the 30th. Friday 3 Was hauling peas all day have in 12 loads, and unload with the horse fork, I met with an accident by the rope getting around my hand and drawing it bruised my fingers badly. Saturday, September 4, 1879. Commenced sowing the fall wheat today and sowed ten acres, which is all we have planted yet, the ground is in very good order. Nearly all the plums and pears in the garden are ripe, the trees are well loaded. Sunday 5 Went to S. School this morning Supt. absent-Lesson-Matt XXV J.C.S. and wife came down to dinner (green corn). Mr. Walker preached at Zion test-Genisis XXII 2nd. Kezia Snell took tea with us, went to Bap. Church Ed.n text Mark I 15th. Monday 6 George Adams & his son Joseph was helping us to haul in peas, I was ridging up with the other team, they hauled 10 loads. I plowed 2 acres today in 9 hours. Mrs. J.C.S. spent the day at our place J.C. being in Toronto. A very warm day Tuesday, September 7, 1869. Was plowing until 10 o'clock when it commenced to rain and has been raining all day from the N.E. Spent the evening at home reading. Mr. & Mrs. A. McFaul of Caledon came home last week from Ireland where they have spent the summer. Sarah Snell is now in Caledon at their place to spend a week. �Wednesday 8 It rained all last night and the greater part of today. Went to Brampton this forenoon and visited J.E. Woods Barbershop. Spent the evening and all night at J.C. Snell's, he is now very busy preparing for the Provincial Fair. Thursday 9 Very dull and cloudy but cleared off this evening. Reaped 7 acres of spring wheat for E. Bunting. It was a light crop for the season Spent the evening at home reading the Christian Guardian and social chat. Friday, September 10, 1869. Was plowing and sowing wheat the ground is quite wet after the heavy rain. The wife of the Rev. William Millard died on last Wednesday with the consumption she has been sick many years, was buried to day in Township of Etobicoke. Saturday 11 Finished the fall seeding today have sowed about 15 acres Received a catalogue of Mr. Snell's sale with a portrait of "Duke of Bourbon" on it, and full pedigrees of the stock for sale. Spent the evening reading the Globe. Sunday 12 A warm day. Went to S. School our Supt. absent, lesson II Sam. XXIII Chap. Was at Zion this afternoon Rev. D.G. Sutherland preached text-Hebrews XI, he has just returned from Europe where he spent the summer. Monday, September 13, 1869 Was hauling in peas all day, took in 8 loads. J.C. Snell called at our place this evening and asked me to help them during the Exhibition with their stock which I intend doing. This was a warm day for the season. Tuesday 14 �Finished harvest today by finishing hauling in the peas there was 40 loads off 7 acres threshed 22 bush with the horses and stacked the straw out. Spent the evening at home Aunt Mary Peacock went to Toronto. Wednesday 15 Went to the Gore Mills today with a grist and peas to be chopped. Harvested our beans. Was up at J.C. Snell's this evening they are not quite through harvest but will be to morrow. Thursday, September 16, 1869. Was hauling manure on stubble ground to enrich it for turnips, hauled 18 loads with one team. Father was threshing at Gummerson's. The fall wheat is up nice and green. Friday 17 There was a very heavy thunder storm las night. It rained a great deal Went to Brampton this afternoon and started about 4 oclock for London on a freight train, arrived in St. Mary's at 11 PM. Saturday 18 Spent the rest of the night trying to sleep but could not on account of the cold. We had breakfast here and arrived in London 9 A.M. where we unshipped the stock and drove them to the fair ground. We board in a private house. Sunday, September 19, 1869. Was very tired last night. Went to W.M. Church and heard Rev. Mr. Cookman text John I 29th It is a very warm day Heard Rev. Mr. Hunter preach this evening, text- Hebrews Monday 20 Was busy all forenoon washing the cattle in large pond called Lake Horn which is in the grounds. Was picking the sheep and fixing them up There is every prospect of a good show. Tuesday 21 Commenced showing the sheep this afternoon. We have a very nice boarding place at Mr. Christie's and the time passes pleasantly. Spent the evening walking through the streets. Wednesday, September 22, 1869. �Finished showing the sheep this afternoon we received 6 prizes on sheep and 10 prizes on cattle 5 first prizes, the Prince of Wales' prize for the best herd of Durham cattle. Thursday 23 I saw Prince Arthur on the ground yesterday he is rather a fine looking young man (age19). My father came up to the show to day, there is not many up from our part. There is a good show of articles in the Palace. Friday 24 The fair broke up to day at 2 o'clock and to night nearly all the stock has left for home. There are a great many machines and implements showed. They had fireworks in the city on Wednesday evening in honor of the Prince. Saturday, September 25, 1869. Was up early this morning and had breakfast about daylight drove all Mr. Snell's stock down to the station, we got them shipped and started at 2 PM J.C.S. and I came on the express train. I got home at 12 o'clock it rained nearly all day. Sunday 26 Spent forenoon at J.C.Snells. Heard Rev. McFadden preach at Zion text Hebrews XI 16th. Spent the evening pleasantly at J.C.S. in company with Miss Sarah Snell and Kezia and escorted them home in the buggy. Monday 27 Was hauling manure on the stubble ground it is quite soft after the heavy rains. Father arrived home this evening from visiting his friends in St. Thomas they are are all prospering and intend to visit us next fall. Tuesday, September 28, 1869. Finished hauling out the manure and the barn yard is clean once more. Drove our two Durham cattle (cow&calf and bull) up to Mr. Snell's for to be put up at the sale tomorrow. J.G. Snell came home from Kentucky last night. Wednesday 29 �Staid all night at J.C. Snell's. Was the clerk at the sale today, there was quite a number of people present and the stock sold well, they realized over $3000, we did not sell ours but bought a heifer calf for $95. Spent the evening with the girls and staid there all night for the first time in my life. Thursday 30 Was up before daylight this morning and home before our folks were up. Took a load of barley to Brampton this forenoon and got 72 cents per bush, 58 bush, sold 65 bush last week at 71 cents. Washed our ram (10) lambs with warm water and soap. Friday, October 1, 1869. Mr. Thos. Simpson threshed for us today, barley and oats, it has been a fine day but a head wind which made it very dusty. Uncle Adam arrived here yesterday morning from Missouri he looks rather thin but is healthy his son Albert is along Saturday 2 Finished threshing today, the grain turned out well. Mrs. J.C.Snell and Sarah Snell called here after dark and seen Uncle Adam and Albert he brought hickory and walnuts sweet corn and papas {pawpaws} a kind of fruit. Sunday 3 Went to S. School this morning our supt. absent he is not well, his wife died 3 weeks ago,-Lesson II Sam. XIX chap. Mr. J.G. Watson preached at Zion at 21/2 P.M. text John XII 32nd verse. Took dinner at J.C.Snells. Spent the evening at home. Monday, October 4, 1869. Went up to Mr. John Snell's this morning and brought home the heifer calf we bought for $95. Commenced cutting the clover for seed it is a good crop and the seed well filled. Spent the evening at home preparing apples for drying. Tuesday 5 Finished cutting our clover we have 10 acres. Was cutting clover for Erastus Bunting's. The weather is quite cold with frost at night. Uncle Adam came here this evening from Amaranth the folks are pretty well. �Wednesday 6 Went to Brampton Show this forenoon and some plums & potatoes to show but obtained no prize, there is a good show especially among the vegetables. Was cutting clover this afternoon at Mr. E. Buntings. Thursday, October 7, 1869. Went to Brampton Fair early this morning with 7 ram lambs and sold 6 for $10 each There was a great crowd more so than any previous fair. It was late this evening when we got home and had the chores to do after Friday 8 Was digging potatoes this forenoon nearly half rotten. Was hauling in clover this afternoon hauled 6 loads, there seems to be a good deal of seed in it. Uncle Adam was away with our horse collecting notes. J. Learmont spent the evening at our place. Saturday 9 Was at the same work as yesterday hauled in 8 loads. J.C.S. bought a Berkshire sow from us for $5 (3months old) The weather has been fine there was some rain this evening Sunday, October 10, 1869. Was at S. School, very few present. Supt absent-Lesson John XIV chap. Went to the Dedication of new church on 3rd line east at 2 P.M. Mr. Gooderham preached text II Corth. took tea at Henry Modelands, Rev. S. Rose of Toronto preached this evening text John VI 53 to 56 Monday 11 Went to Edmonton fair this morning with six ram lambs and a Durham heifer calf received 1st and 2nd prize on the lambs and 2nd prize on heifer, it is a cold wet day and not many people present the girls were rather scarce but select Tueday 12 Commenced fall plowing today for the first, it is getting late. Spent the evening hearing a temperance lecture from a blind man, delivered in Zion not many people out. Head a nice chat with Sarah Snell �Monday, October 13, 1869. Was plowing all day with two teams. It has been a cold day and hard frost at night. Was at Brampton this evening at Mrs. Truemans's. Uncle Adam is here tonight and is nearly through collecting his notes. Thursday 14 Was up early this morning and started for Caledon Fair @ 7.30 A.M. with a span of horses to the buggy, Father, Mother, Uncle Adam and myself was a wet and disagreeable day, got home at 8 P.M. They have a good show took dinner and tea at John Newhouse Friday 15 Went to E. Bunting's to thresh this morning and the machine broke so we all went home. Was plowing pea stubble land. Spent the evening paring apples for drying and playing the melodeon. Saturday, October 16, 1869. Was threshing all day at E. Buntings spring wheat and oats which turn out very well. Threshing is the most disagreeable work about a farm. Spent the evening helping Uncle Adam arrange his business and count money. Sunday 17 Was at S. School a good number present. Supt. absent-Lesson- Psalm CIII. Mr. Holtby preached at Zion text Isaiah XL-31st verse. Took dinner at J.C.S. he and wife Uncle William and Adam spent the evening at our place. Monday 18 Was threshing at E. Bunting's this forenoon and at John Learmonts this afternoon. It has been a very cold day and some snow showers. Went to "Ebenezer" to night to practice singing for the convention there was only a few present Tuesday, October 19, 1869. Cleaned up a load of barley this morning and took it to Brampton, 41 bush @ 65cts. Finished hauling in the second crop of clover, had 16 loads off 10 acres. There was snow squalls today. Spent the evening at home. �Wednesday 20 Finished mowing E. Bunting's clover. It is a very cold day. Spent the afternoon at the Township S.S. Convention held in Ebenezer only a small attendance, there was a larger number at the evening meeting, we had several speakers and music. Thursday 21 James Mason and wife took tea at our place last night. Uncle Adam started for Missouri early this morning, he took $3390 with him this is the fourth trip he has made thither. Was plowing all day. Spent the evening at home. Friday, October 22, 1869. Finished plowing 10 acres of pea land, we have sold the 10 ram lambs for $89 and could sell more there is such a demand. Spent the evening at Mr. John Hindle's and stayed all night at J.C. Snell. Rev. A McFall also stayed all night Saturday 23 A cold S.E. rain has lasted nearly all day. James Mason and I spent the day in Toronto changing his Canada money into American and bought his tickets for St. Jo. Missouri. We missed the train in the evening and did not get till 3 o'clock Sunday morning Sunday 24 Was at S. School this morning our Supt. present. Lesson, Psalm XCI. Rev. W.L. McFadden preach at Zion at 21/2 P.M. text Psalm LCXXVI 6th verse. I took tea and spent the evening at Mr. Samuel Snell's. A very cold day and a snow storm. Monday, October 25, 1869. It froze nearly hard enough last night to stop the plow. Was plowing all day in the fall wheat stubble land, done 11/2 acres. Very cold day for the season. Spent the evening at home in reading the Globe. Tuesday 26 About 2 inches of snow fell this morning. Went to the Gore Mills with 22 bush of peas and oats for chopping. It is a very cold night. Are 2 parties in the neighbourhood tonight and was not invited. �Wednesday 27 Was hauling manure all day out of the yard and on the stubble. The weather is some milder to day. Mother spent the day at J.C.S. and I drove up for her and spent the evening there in reading and chat. Thursday, October 28, 1869. Was plowing all day till 3 o'clock when I took Aunt Mary Peacock's trunk over to Mr. H. Modelands who will take it to Toronto early to morrow morning. Friday 29 Was plowing this forenoon Commenced harvesting carrots this afternoon, they are a good crop and have grown large. It has been a cold day with some snow showers. Saturday 30 Finished taking up carrots. Went to Brampton this after noon and bought a new felt hat for $2.25 and a black silk cravat for 30 cents. Spent the evening in reading the newspapers. Sunday, October 31, 1869. Went to S.School this morning our Supt. present-Lesson-Prov.1 1-19, he read an address given by Mr. Reynolds at the Provincial S.S. Convention. The local preacher at Zion dissappointed only 7 pres. Spent the evening at home. Monday, November 1 The weather this month has been very cold and a great many roots and apples are destroyed by frost. The weather is quite warm to day. Commenced the turnip harvest. Was at Teachers Meeting to night in Ebenezer to arrange for a tea party. Tuesday 2 Was hauling in turnips with two teams and five hands got in 24 loads to day and 7 yesterday, the turnips are a good size and yield well. Spent the evening at home. Indian summer has commenced. Wednesday, November 3, 1869. �Finished the turnip harvest today. we have about 1200 bush or 40 waggon loads. It has been a warm and pleasant day. Uncle William and wife will spend to morrow at our place. Got a letter from Uncle John in St. Jo Thursday 4 Finished hauling in the carrots. Spent the afternoon at Mr. Wm. North's Auction Sale of Farm, stock and Implements, the stock brought high prices. Mr. J. W. Main took tea at our place this evening. Has been a fine day. Friday 5 Was plowing stubble ground. A great change in the weather last night, a cold high west wind with some rain, which continued all day and is a cold night. Spent the evening at home reading Saturday, November 6, 1869. Was plowing all day today with one team. Father and Mother were at Brampton all day, he sold Uncle John T's. house for $425 to Mr. Jerry Harris. Received a pair of winter boots from J. Coyne @ 4.25 Sunday 7 Went to S. School this morning, our Supt. absent-lesson John XIII 18 to 38. Took dinner at J.C.S's. D.G. Sutherland preached in Zion at 21/2 PM text-II Corinth. Spent the evening which is very cold at home. Monday 8 A cold day with snow squalls. Was shovelling the cross furrows in the plowed land it was hard work on account of the frost. Spent the evening at Mr. John Woodhall's at No.18 Tuesday, November 9, 1869. Willie Learmont commenced work at our place to day for a year @ $7 per month. Hauled 14 loads of gravel from the creek to put on the paths around the house and barn. Spent the evening at home reading "Pilgrims Progress" Wednesday, 10 �The weather continues cold and cloudy the ground staying frozen all day. Hauled 10 loads of gravel today and put it on the lane from the house to the road. Father and Mother spent the evening at J.C. Snell's Thursday 11 Went to Brampton this forenoon and sat for my photograph at M. H. Craigs Gallery of Art. Mrs. J. C. Snell spent the day at our place. J.C.S. called here this evening. A very cold day for the season. Friday, November 12, 1869. Was engaged in hauling stones from the other place for building purposes next summer and burning old rails left from the line fence. A great many are behind with the turnip harvest and cannot work at them for the frost. Saturday 13 Finished building the line fence on the other place between us and J. Learmonts. Father went to Brampton this afternoon to the meeting of the Quarterly Board of the circuit. Spent the evening reading newspapers. Sunday 14 Went to S. School this morning our Supt. present-Lesson-Prov. IV chap. Spent the afternoon at Mr. Samuel Snell's pleasantly with some young folks. Heard Mr. Torrance preach at Edmonton text 1 Sam. XVI 7th. Monday, November 15, 1869. Sold 5 Berkshires, 4 mos. old @ $8 to John Snell, he sent them to and started for Kentucky today. Was building the line fence between us and J. Simpson. Spent the evening at J.C. Snells pleasantly in social chat. Tuesday 16 Cut down a large elm on the Simpson line this forenoon and commenced splitting it into rails. Was at E. Buntings and sold him 2 tickets for our S.S. Anniversary. The evening set in with a cold east snow storm. Wednesday 17 �Went to Brampton this forenoon and received $1.10 worth of photos from Mr. Craig, they are the best I have had taken. Stabled all our stock today and commenced winter feeding. It has rained all day from the East. Thursday, November 18, 1869. Was splitting elm rails and chopping cord wood and building fence. The teachers and scholars of our S.S. met for practice to night in Ebenezer, it is a nice moonlight night and there were 3 sleigh loads present Friday 19 It has been snowing all day from the East and there is quite good sleighing. Was hauling stakes on the sleigh to the line fence. Was in Brampton this evening and visited J.E. Woods Barbershop. spent the evening reading the "Peel Banner" Saturday 20 Snowing most of the day. there is tolerable good sleighing. Spent the evening at the singing practice, there was a good turn out. I invited Miss S.H. Snell to wait with me at the party and she consented to my great pleasure. Sunday, November 21, 1869. Went to S. School this morning our Supt. present-Lesson-John XIV-a large attendance. Heard Rev. W. McFadden preach in Zion text-Mathew XXI, 23rd. Went to Samuel Westervelt's baptism at 4 o'clock. he turned from the P.Methodists to Hard shell Baptist. Monday 22 Commenced a heavy snow storm from the E at noon and lasted till after dark. Spent the afternoon in preparing the Church for the party. Took tea at J.C.S. had a nice sleigh ride to the church with the girls. Gave one of my pictures to Sarah Snell and another to Nellie. Tuesday 23 There is a foot of snow on the ground this morning. Went to the party this afternoon, an average attendance. Mr. Millard received a present of $100 from his friends, it was a surprise to him. I got along nicely with my partner S.S. �Wednesday, November 24, 1869. Very hard frost last night. Clear and cold to day. Spent the forenoon in cleaning out the church it is quite a heavy job. Spent the evening at J.C. Snell's, Miss S. Snell was there. I had the pleasure of escorting her home. Thursday 25 Commenced splitting rails in the other place' bush. Father and Mother came home today from Oakville (they went on Monday) were visiting Uncle Taylor, he is doing well in his business. Received a copy of Frank Leslie's Illustrated from Carthage. Friday 26 Received a letter from Uncle John (St.Jo). Was at the same work as yesterday. It has thawed a good deal to day. Spent the evening at John Woodhall's in social chat, and in 'Nature's balmy sweet restorer'. Saturday, November 27, 1869. Was chopping cordwood and splitting oak stakes this forenoon Went to Brampton this afternoon and 2 pair bought of working pants at $2.25 & tooth brush. Took tea at Uncle William Ferguson's. Got a turnip cutter from John Snell Sunday 28 Went to S.School this morning our Supt. present-Lesson-Prov. XII. J.C. Snell and wife took dinner at our place. Mr. Walker preached in Zion at 21/2 PM text-Psalm LXIII 3rd. Spent the evening at John Snell's with the young folks. Monday 29 Was chopping cord wood all day on the other place. The weather is quite mild and set in with rain this evening. Spent the evening playing the melodeon and reading the Canadian Almanac for 1870. Tuesday, November 30, 1869. This has been a real winter month there has been good sleighing for two weeks, a great many have turnips and potatoes and hay and grain unharvested. Spent evening reading newspapers and chitchat. �Wednesday, December 1 Was chopping and splitting rails all day. Father and Mother were over at Wm. Heath's Sale of Furniture and household goods, the articles sold for good prices. Spent the evening at home reading. John Learmont spent the evening with us. Thursday 2 Was splitting elm rails and chopping cordwood for home use this forenoon. Spent the afternoon in Campbell's blacksmith's shop at No.10 getting a horse shod. I saw an Illustrated Newspaper published in New Zealand. Friday, December 3, 1869. Spent the day-which was the coldest we have had this season at I.A. Modeland's Auction Sale of all his Stock and Implements, nearly all the articles sold brought high prices. There was a large attendance. Saturday 4 Was engaged in chopping cordwood. Father drove to Mr. Fraser's on the 6th Line west and bought a patent car for the horse fork it is a great improvement. It cost $9.00. Was at Brampton this evening and bought a "Canadian Illustrated News" Sunday 5 Was at S.S. this morning, a large attendance, our Supt. absent-Lesson John XV. Rev. D.G. Sutherland preached at Zion at 21/2P.M.-text-1 Kings XVIII 21st. Drove the sleigh to Edmonton this evening Mr. Lorrance preached text-Philipians II-12,13 verses. Monday, December 6, 1869. A very cold day. Was threshing peas with the flail. Spent the evening very profitably in listening to Philip Philips 'Sacred Songs', it was the best singing I ever heard. The concert was held in the Wesleyan Church, Brampton there were { } present. Tuesday 7 �Was engaged in chopping cordwood cut nearly 2 cords, split and piled it in 5 hours(the two of us). Spent the evening at J.C. Snell's reading the "Farmers Advocate". it is published in London, Ont. Miss K.F. Snell spent part of the evening there. Wednesday 8 Commenced chopping of cordwood in the lower bush today. Took a load of barley to Brampton this afternoon and got 50 cents per bush for 70 bush. Received a Daily paper from Uncle John in St. Joseph. Also a copy of Daily Telegram from Oakville. Thursday, December 9, 1869. Was busy all day chopping. Father went to Robert Gardeners Auction Sale of Farm Stock and Implements, and bought 4 breeding ewes @$32.50. Spent the evening in company with Miss E. Burnett at J. Learmonts. Friday 10 Was butchering hogs to day, we only had 3 to kill, they averaged 250 lbs. each. Spent the afternoon in Brampton, purchased 2 gal. of Coal Oil @ 40 cents per gal. Spent the evening at home reading newspapers. Saturday 11 There was a thick mist all day with some rain, it is quite warm and the snow is going fast. Spent the afternoon trying to repair the melodeon in Ebenezer, but failed as the bellows is completely worn out. Father and Mother staid all night at J.C.S.'s. Sunday, December 12, 1869. Was at S.S. this morning our Supt. Present (I received a present of the "New Standard Singer" from him)-Lesson Luke XIV 41st to the end of chap. We had a disappointment at Zion, the preacher did not come, there was short prayer meeting held. Monday 13 Was engaged in chopping cordwood this forenoon. Was sawing a hemlock tree with the cross cut saw into 2 foot lengths. Spent the evening pleasantly, it being the last night Miss E. Burnett stays with us her time is out tomorrow. �Tuesday 14 Was at the same work as yesterday and splitting hemlock rails they are hard to split. J.C. Snell took tea at our place this evening he starts for Montreal tomorrow to see Mr. Cochrane's stock. Spent the evening playing the melodeon. Wednesday, December 15, 1869. A rain storm from the East commenced today. Father went to the Gore Mills with 11 bags of peas and oats. Drove up for Mrs. J.C.S. this afternoon she is going to stay at our place till he comes back. Thursday 16 The rain storm lasted 24 hours. Was chopping cordwood this afternoon in the lower bush, the creek is quite high and the ice is all broken up. Spent the evening at home reading the "Christian Guardian". Friday 17 Father drove to Esquesing for a load of lumber. he got some pretty good quality at $3.50 per thousand. Spent the evening pleasantly at Mr. E. Bunting's there were some young folks present. arrived home at 11 o'clock. Saturday, December 18, 1869. Spent the day chopping cordwood. Received a letter from John Ferguson in St. Joseph he has bought 40 acres of land from Uncle Adam for $700. John Hunter came home on Thursday from Illinois, he intends spending the winter here. Sunday 19 Spent the forenoon in the S.School our Supt. abs. Lesson-Luke XIX, 41st to end. Rev. W. McFadden preach in Zion at 21/2 PM-text-Numbers XXIl. 9. I was at the Baptist Church this evening and heard Rev. Mr. Lorrance preach text-Galatians-XI- 17th verse. Monday 20 Was engaged in chopping beach and maple (dry trees) in the lower bush. Father went to the Municipal Nominations but the same Councillors were re-elected. Spent the evening at home. �Tuesday, December 21, 1869. Went to Brampton this afternoon and bought some presents for my sisters, and a pack of cards (Quintettea) for amusement in the home circle price 30 cents. Wednesday 22 An East storm all night of snow and rain, turned very cold and windy to night. Spent the afternoon in fanning up peas. Spent the evening at home playing Quintettea. Received a newspaper from J.C.S. in Montreal. Thursday 23 Spent the afternoon at our school examination by the Teacher Mr. Samuel Westervelt the scholars answered well and kept good order and sang well. Anderson Campbell came home from Illinois yesterday. Friday, December 24, 1869. Was hauling wood from the bush on the other place with the sleigh. J.C.Snell came home this evening from N.York state, where he bought some sheep. Drove him up to his father's this evening. Saturday 25 Spent the day at home and had very little enjoyment. Was skating about 2 hours in the afternoon. It has been a very nice mild day and pretty good sleighing. Mrs. Peacock came here this evening from Toronto Sunday 26 Was at S.S. this morning, a very small attendance. Supt. pres. he brought a new library for the school 16 volumes and a copy of the "British Workman" for each child. Spent the afternoon and Monday, December 27, 1869. It was foggy all day finished hauling the hardwood from the other place. Robert Nichols spent the evening at our place, he was collecting school tax, our tax was $12.75 Tuesday 28 �Received a letter from Joseph Pearson last night stating that Uncle Joshua Harrington was dead a month ago. Father and Mother spent the day at Springbook. Spent the evening writing a letter to Alex Campbell. Wednesday 29 Was fanning oats and storing them away in the driving house for use next summer. H.S. Dolson's clover mill came to our place this afternoon there are 3 men with it and 2 span of horses Thursday, December 30, 1869. Commenced threshing Alsike clover this morning, it turned out 6 bush. off 2 acres Spent the evening driving Aunt Mary over to the 3rd Line east in the cutter Lizzie Burnett was along, the cutter was upset but no one was hurt. Friday 31 Was threshing red clover today it does not turn out so well as the Alsike threshed 71/2 bush. today. The threshers drove home this evening. Went to Brampton and got the newspapers also a copy of the Daily Telegraph from Uncle Taylor in Oakville. Memoranda. Another has rolled away adding as it were one drop to great ocean of eternity which every one must live or die. It seems but a short time since it was welcomed in with 'a happy New Year' yet when you calculate the labour you have passed through spring time and harvest, summer and winter, meeting with and parting from friends joys and sorrows, hope and fears and many other things, it is a good while. The weather this year has been remarkable. During the whole month of January we had fine dry roads almost dusty and bright warm days, but the afterpart of Memoranda. the winter was cold and stormy and in March we had nearly 3 feet of snow on the level, it laid on the ground until the middle of April when it all disappeared, raising the river Etobicoke to an unusual height. Commenced seeding the last week in April. The summer was remarkably cool with a considerable quantity of rain. There was a very bountiful harvest, barley yielded in many instances 60 bush. per acre, oats 75 to 80, fall wheat 35 to 40 and peas 40 bush. per acre, the root crops were excellent, the potatoes suffered some from the rot, a great many apples were destroyed by the early frost this fall. �Memoranda The grain market has been rather dull, barley was sold from 371/2 cents to 75 per bush. wheat 80 cents oats 30 cents and peas .50(We have sold very little grain only about 1/2 of the barley.) For more information on John Ferguson, 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/d977f906d3307f75f7ad5e55933ff75f.pdf a77e475013c48185c831e7852b3066a4 PDF Text Text �� https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/30d961ff15e992c96782097535dc6255.pdf 51035e707cc42a7cf2c0444f3acf83bd PDF Text Text John Ferguson (1851-1931) 1870 Transcribed by Rural Diary Archive Volunteers THE CANADIAN POCKET DIARY FOR 1870 Toronto: PUBLISHED BY BROWN BROS., 66 KING STREET EAST {Various Tables as Follows} CALENDAR FOR THE YEAR 1870 RATES OF POSTAGE on letters, per half ounce. Canada and P. Edward Island, if prepaid 3 cents if unpaid 5 cents. United States, if prepaid 6 cts., if unpaid 10 cts. Great Britain and Ireland by Canadian Packet, 121/2 cents. Do. Do. by New York do. 15 cents. Newfoundland, 12 1/2 cents - must be prepaid. British Colombia and Vancouver's Island, 10 cts. Must be prepaid Red River, 6 cents - must be prepaid On Newspapers: Transient newspapers, 2 cents each - must be prepaid. Printed and published in Canada, and posted from office of publication, if paid quarterly in advance. Daily 30 cents, Tri-Weekly 15 cents, Bi-weekly 10 cents, Weekly 5 cents, per quarter; if unpaid 1 cent will be charged on delivery. Periodicals: To any part of Canada, P. Edward Island, Newfoundland, or the United States, 1 cent per 4ozs, prepaid. To United Kingdom, per Canadian packet, 2 cents each, prepaid; weighing less than 1 oz., put up singly, 1/2 cent each, prepaid. Books, Circulars, Pamplets, &c. To any place in Canada, P.E. Island, Newfoundland, or the United States, 1 cent per oz., prepaid. Book packets to the United Kingdom, 4ozs. 7cts, 8ozs. 12 1/2 cents and so on, 12 1/2 cents per 8 ozs. �TABLE OF STAMP DUTIES Stamps required on Notes, Drafts or Bills of Exchange, executed singly For $25 and under, ............ 1 cent For $50 and over $25 ..........2 cents For $100 and over $50 ........3 cents For each additional $100 3 cents For each additional fraction of $100 3 cents On Drafts of Bills of Exchange in duplicate: For $100.............................2 cents For each additional $100 2 cents For each additional fraction of $100 - 2 cents On Drafts or Bills of Exchange in more parts than two: For $100- 1 cent For each additional $100 - 1 cent For each additional Fraction of $100 - 1 cent. Interest made payable at the maturity of any Bill &c., shall be counted as part of the principal sum. Stamps must be cancelled at the time of affixing the same, by writing or stamping thereon the date. The stamps for Notes, &c., to be affixed by the maker or drawer; and in case of any Draft or Bill of Exchange drawn out of this Province, by the acceptor or first indorser. �LAW TERMS Hilary, 1st Monday in February to Saturday of ensuing week. Easter, 3rd Monday in May to Saturday of 2nd week thereafter Michelmas. 3rd Monday in November to Saturday of 2nd week thereafter. County Courts - Sittings for the trial of issues of fact and assessments of damages are held semi annually, to commence on the Second Tuesday in the months of June and December; except the County Court of the County of York, which holds three sittings each year, commencing respectively on the second Tuesday in the months of March, July and December. The several courts of general sessions of the Peace are held at the same time as the several County Courts. Assizes - Courts of Assize and Nisi Prius are held twice a year in every county or union of counties in Ontario, between Hilary and Easter Terms, and between the end of long vacation and Michelmas term, except the County of York, where there are held three in each year, commencing on Thursday next after the Municipal elections in January the Second Monday in April and the Secont Monday in October each year. Long vacation from 1st July to 21st August. BANK HOLIDAYS ONTARIO - New Years Day; Ash Wednesday (March 2); Good Friday (April 15); Easter Monday; Queens Birth Day; Christmas Day. QUEBEC - New Years Day; Epiphany; Anunciation; Good Friday; Ascension; Corpus Christi; St Peters; St Pauls; All Saints; Conception; Christmas and Queens Birthday; also, any day appointed by Proclamation for a General Fast or Thanksgiving. ECLIPSES There will be six eclipses this year, four of the sun, and two of the moon. I. - A total eclipse of the moon January 17 in Asia and America, invisible in Canada. II. - A partial eclipse of the sun January 31, invisible in Canada. III - A partial eclipse of the sun June 28, invisible in Canada �IV - A total eclipse of the moon, July 12, invisible in Canada, ending just before the moon rises. V. - a partial eclipse of the sun, July 28, invisible in Canada VI. - A total eclipse of the sun December 22, invisible in Canada . Morning and evening stars - Venus will be evening star until Feb. 23, then morning star until December 8. Mars will be the evening star until March 12, then morning star to December 16. Jupiter will be evening star until May 24, then morning star to September 18, then evening star for the rest of the year. Saturn will be the morning star until March 18, then evening star to Dec. 22. LIST OF SUNDAYS IN 1870 JANUARY - 2 - 9 - 16 - 23 - 30 FEBRUARY = 6 - 13 - 20 - 27 MARCH - 6 - 13 - 20 - 27 APRIL - 3 - 10 - 17 - 24 MAY - 1 - 8 - 15 - 22 - 29 JUNE 5-12-19-26 JULY 3-10-17-24-31 AUGUST 7-14-21-28 SEPTEMBER 4-11-18-25 OCTOBER 2-9-6-23-30 NOVEMBER 6-13-20-27 DECEMBER 4-11-18-25 === JANUARY 1870 === Moons Phases: Moons Phase. D. H. M.. New Moon. 1 6 48. First Quarter 9. 3.. 44. Full Moon 17 9. 27 �Last Quarter 24 5 5 {Tables follow of moon phases each month of the year} Jan, Saturday, 1. 1870 It has been a dull, cold day. I drove over to Mr Isaac Modeland's in the cutter and took dinner there Uncle Taylor and family came to our place from Oakville J. C. Snell, Uncle T, and I drove to Brampton this evening and took tea with Martin Shipley & wife, they were married on the 23rd of Decem 1869 Sunday 2 Mr & Mrs J C Snell spent yesterday and last evening at our place. Aunt M Peacock and her daughter Sarah have been with us for a week. About 6 or 8 inches of snow fell last night, but it has rained heavily nearly all day from E. Spent the day at home, which is a bad comencement for the New Year. Monday 3 Very stormy day with a cold west wi{nd}. Finished threshing our clover, we have 15 bush of red clover and 6 1/4 bush of Alsike it was hardly dry enough to thresh clean. The threshers charge $18 for 3 days work Spent the evening at home in pleasant chat with friends Jan. Tuesday, 4 1870 Was helping J. Learment thresh clover seed today it did not yield well. Uncle Taylor and family left here this forenoon for Oakville they took Sarah Peacock with them Aunt Mary went to Toronto on the cars. I spent the evening at home, being very tired went to bed early. Wednesday, 5 Went to Brampton this forenoon and bought some fresh fish for my father to eat as he has been sick with a cold. Was at J. C. Snell's this afternoon he is away to Toronto. I put up the Mission bill at Zion the Meetings are next week Spent the evening at home. �Thursday, 6 Was helping Erastus Buntings thrash clover for seed it turns out very well he will have about 20 bush. Spent the evening at Ambrose Woodhall's. It has been a cold day. This is good sleighing now and a great deal of cordwood going into Brampton Jan. Friday, 7 1870 {ink blot}brose Woodhall and I drove down to Meadowvale this morning to attend the C.P.S.S. Coveiction. It was on the whole an interesting meeting and largely attended. I took dinner and tea at Mr. Samuel Brown's and spent the time pleasantly with some very intelligent young people. Got home at 12 oclock. Saturday, 8 Spent the forenoon in slaughtering a fat 2 year old steer for beef. Edwin Dixon and his sister Janie came here today from Amaranth, he has a small load of spring wheat Spent the evening at J.C. Snells and an hour or two at his father's pleasantly chatting with friends. Got home about 10 oclock. Sunday, 9. Rev. D. G. Sutherland preached a Missionary sermon in Zion at 10.30 oclock this morning text - John VIII 12th. Went to Brampton Church to night and heard Rev. Alex Sutherland preach a powerful sermon. Text - Isaiah XXXIII 21, 22. It has been a very cold day There is good sleighing Jan. Monday, 10, 1870 Drove over to Stuart's saw mill in the Esquesing township (about 11 miles) and brought home one thousand feet of lumber. Went to Brampton this evening and mailed 3 letters. I spent the evening in the W.M. Missionary meeting Rev. W. M. Punstion was principal speaker, he made an excellent speech. Tuesday, 11 Received a copy of the Carthage Banner from Uncle Thomas Harrington yesterday it is a weekly paper of six pages Was engaged in hauling fire wood from the lower brush �The weather has been somewhat milder the past 2 days and to night it is raining quite smartly from the south. Wednesday, 12 Was a very wet day raining from N.E. Was engaged in hauling firewood from lower brush. I went up to Zion about 5 oclock this evening put on a fire and lit the lamps for the Missionary Meeting, a very small attendance, but we raised $30 by subscription. Jan. Thursday, 13, 1870 Rev J. Howard stayed all night with us, he being the only one on the deputation, he lives in Orangeville. A very stormy cold day. Sold a fat cow for $30. It is a very frosty night Spent the evening at home in sifting Alsike clover seed. It is a slow job, all done with a hand seive. Friday, 14 Was a very cold day. Drove over to the Gore Mills with 12 bush of wheat and 20 bush of oats and peas for meal. It was very slow work grinding because of the ice backing up the water Got home about 6.30 this evening It was the coldest ride I have had this season. Spent the evening reading the newspapers. Saturday, 15 Received yesterday a pamphlet from Uncle Adam treating on the American war. Went to Brampton this afternoon to the C.P.A.S. Meeting for the election of officers for this year. it was a stormy meeting nearly all officers elect are Long's. It was quite a warm day and rained heavily from S. Mrs J.C.S. spent the afternoon and evening with us Jan. Sunday, 16 1870 Went to S.S. this morning quite a large attendance our Supt. present - lesson Matt II 13th to end. Heard Rev D.G. Sutherland preach in Zion at 2{?} PM Text John XXI - 17th verse. Heard him preach the same sermon in Brampton to night. I saw Miss M.J. Choyne from Orangeville �Monday, 17 A very wet day and warm, thawing very fast. Drove my sister Lavina over to school this morning in the cutter. Spent most of the day at the blacksmith's shop getting horses shod. Spent the evening at home playing the melodeon and reading. Tuesday, 18 Great change in the weather since yesterday, it being a very cold day, and some of the fields are almost a sheet of ice. Spent the day in sifting Alsike clover seed which is a very tedious job on account of the smallness of the seed. Heard Dr Ormiston lecture in W. M. Church Brampton on "Everybody's school" it was an excellent lecture and well received Jan. Wednesday, 19 1870 Father and Mother went to Mr. J. W. Main's on a visit and was there all day. I was at J.C. Snell's this afternoon about half an hour This has been a nice mild day but the Etobicoke is so high with the late rains that the sideroad is impassible the water being over the road about 2 feet. Thursday, 20 Went over to Mr. Stuart's sawmill (Esquesing) and brought home one thousand feet of 3rd quality lumber worth $3.50. The road is very icy, but good sleighing Spent the evening pleasantly at J.C. Snell's with some young folks Misses R. Carter and Emma Nickols the chief game was Quintettes Got home at 10.40 o'clock. Friday, 21 Was up early this morning and went to Caledon for fence-posts and brought home 40 posts they were very large and paid 6 cents a piece for them being drawed out of the swamps for the road. The road is very icy and renders travelling difficult. Spent the evening at home. Jan. Saturday, 22, 1870 Went to Caledon again today and brought home 85 rails getting them out of Mr. Bell's swamp. it is a very rough road. Got home about half past four Mr. J. and Mrs. J.C. �Snell spent the evening at our place. Aleck came up to day, he drove up with his pony and cutter. Spent the evening pleasantly. Sunday, 23 Slept late this morning and did not get to S. School. Aleck and I drove up to J.C. Snell's and took dinner. Was at Zion this afternoon but the preacher dissappointed the audience by his absence. Heard Rev D.G. Sutherland preach in Brampton tonight. Spent rest of evening at Uncle William Ferguson's, he is now very sick Monday, 24 A very cold day. Went to Caledon for cedar rails brought home 85. Spent the evening very pleasantly at a social meeting of the S. School on Ebenezer some of the teachers gave short speeches and we had cakes and tea. I was presented by Miss Sarah Snell with her photograph which is an excellent one. Jan. Tuesday, 25 1870 There fell 2 or 3 inches of snow to day. Was hauling firewood from the lower bush the creek being just frozen hard enough to bear the team. Father went to Brampton to day to see Uncle William he is a great deal worse Protracted meetings commenced to night in Zion, there were only 10 present. Rev D.G. Sutherland was there. Wednesday, 26 Was at the same work as yesterday this forenoon and finished hauling firewood having enough to last until next winter. Was hauling elm and hemlock rails for the line fence between Erastus Bunting and I spent the evening at the meeting. 21 present. The young minister from Georgetown circuit preached text - II Corinthians V 10th Thursday, 27 A nice clear day. Went to Mr. Stuarts Sawmill (Esquesing) and brought home 672 feet of lumber. Got home at 4 o'clock Spent the evening at the protracted meeting in Zion there were about 30 present. Rev D.G. Sutherland preached text - Psalm XL {illegible} 3rd verse �Jan. Friday, 28 1870 Finished hauling firewood having enough to burn a year. Was hauling elm rails and stakes also, have the lower bush cleared out. Spent the evening at the protracted meeting there were nearly 40 present Rev W. McFadden preached a good sermon Saturday, 29 Arid staid over night at our place. A nice mild day Spent the forenoon in writing a letter to Uncle Adam, sending him a cheque for $45. Went to Brampton this afternoon and done some little shopping visited Uncle William who is no better. Spent the evening reading the newspapers. Sunday, 30 Was at S.School this morning we had a short school our Supt. absent - lesson Matt II last 5 verses. Heard Rev DGS preach at Zion at 2{?} PM. Text Romans I 16th verse Quarterly Tickets renewed. Took tea and spent the evening at J.C.S. - pleasantly in company with Miss S. W. Snell. Got home at 9 PM Jan. Monday, 31. 1870 Went to Mr. Stuarts sawmill and brought home 9.50 feet of lumber. Came home by the Nowal station. Spent the evening at the protracted meeting Rev. Mr. Mitchell preached (from Petrolia) Text Matt XVI - 26th verse Two book pedlars from Muskoka staid here all night. They have a large stock of books. Feb. Tuesday, 1 Which are published at the Wesleyan Book Room. I bought a copy of Wesleys Hyms for $1 and a Temperance tale called "Rachael's Noble's" "experience" @ 30 cents. The weather during the past month has been fine for winter, steady sleighing although quite a quantity of rain fell. Went to Zion at 3 o'clock afternoon for to split wood. Rev D.G. Sutherland preached text Revelations III 20th verse Wednesday, 2 Went to Stewarts sawmill to day for the last time and brought 1500 feet of green pine lumber. There fell 3 or 4 inches of snow which has improved the sleighing Spent the �evening at the protracted meeting, a larger attendance both ministers. Pres W.L. Mcfadden preached text Luke XV - Prodigal Son. One came forward to the altar. Feb. Thursday, 3. 1870 Went to Brampton to day with a load of oats 52 bush @ 26 cents per bush sold to K. Chisholm & Co. I saw a span of ponies belonging to K. Chis- which had all their hair closely clipped off leaving them a mouse color. Spent the evening at the protracted meeting. Rev. D.G.S preached. Two were forward to the alter. Friday, 4 A cold stormy day wind from the N.E. Commenced hauling soft wood to Haggert's Foundry Brampton, took down 3 cords @ $2.00 per cord. Spent the evening at the protracted meeting Rev W.L. Mcfadden preached text Roman's VI 23rd verse. Three were forward to the alter Go to bed at 10.30 these nights. Saturday, 5 Hauled 4 cords of wood to Brampton to day which makes 6 3/4 cords worth $13.50 in trade {smudge makes words unclear} The sleighing is ne{smudge} towards the villag{smudge} Spent the even{smudge} at home and finish{smudge} reading Rachael's {smudge} Noble's Experience Feb. Sunday, 6 1870 Went to S. School this morning there was a large attendance our Supt. present lesson Psalm IV. We had no preaching in Zion this afternoon but Rev. A Fletcher preached at 6 oclock this evening text - Acts XIII 40, 41. Quite a large congregation. J.C. Snell & wife to tea at our place. Monday, 7 Went to Caledon to day for fence posts and brought 43 and two large gate posts worth 5 cents and 20 cents a piece, had a good deal of trouble in getting them out as the swamp is rough, Got home about six oclock. Rev D.G. Sutherland preached in Zion to night text Matt XV 23rd verse One more forward to the altar. �Tuesday, 8 Miss Lizzie Burnett has spent 2 days with us in serving, she is a clever and pleasant girl Rev D.G.S. preached again to night text. "I am almost persuaded to be a Christian." There was a very fair attendance. Was breaking a colt by hauling firewood which job is now done for this season Feb. Wednesday, 9 1870 Brought a load of lime from Mr. Townsend's lime kiln on the 5th line west - No 30 - 26 bush worth 12 1/2 cents per bush. Rev W.L. McF. preached to night text - "Create in one a clean heart and renew a right spirit within me" Psalm II - There were two more forward to night to the altar Kezia Sr. and W. Aindle making 7 in all. Thursday, 10 Spent the afternoon in Brampt getting the newspapers, "Banner Guardian" and "Messenger" also bought a box of paper collars Rev D.G. Sutherland preached to night text John IV 13th & 14 a very good sermon three more came forward to the altar and we had a good meeting. A collectn for wood did oil amount- $2.33. Friday, 11 Was engaged in cleaning up a load of barley, and fanning peas of which we have threshed already nearly 120 bush. Rev W.L. McFadden preached to night text Turn ye for why will you die Oh house of Israel - Ezekiel - Rev A. Fletcher assisted him there were two more forward. A very good attendance and good order. Feb. Saturday, 12. 1870 Spent the day in sawing firewood with the bucksaw and choring around at other jobs. Father went to Brampton to the Official Quarterly meeting. Quite a cold stormy day wind in the West Spent the evening at home preparing for Sunday, and reading the life and doings of Richard Weaver the Great English Revivalist. Sunday, 13 Went to Quarterly meeting at Brampton this morning Rev W. McCullough from Oakville preached text - Ephesians III 14 to 21st verses Rev A Fletcher preached in Zion this �evening text John III 16th There was quite a large attendance but rather a dull meeting, there was no fresh seekers forward Not a very a large attendance at Q. Meeting. Monday, 14 We had 2 or 3 inches of snow to day but is mild this evening like a thaw. Spent the day sawing firewood with bucksaw. And doctoring horses one being very sick with distemper Rev W. L. McFadden preached text Peter IV 18th a very good sermon an average attendance but no fresh ones forwards - Feb. Tuesday, 15. 1870 A very fine day and thawing fast Uncle George Burke and wife came to our place this evening from Pickering. Went up to the Church at 4 o'clock for to split wood. Rev W. McFadden preached text Prov III 35th A very good practical sermon. Another penitent forward, Sarah Snell, making 10 throughout the meeting. Wednesday, 16 Another fine day and last such beautiful moon light. Uncle William visited J.C. Snell's today perhaps for the last time as he is growing worse all the time. Spent the day at splitting stove wood. Rev D.G.S. preached to night text II Kings V. 12th No fresh penitents forward but we had a good meeting. Received a Valentine from Aunt Jennie in Carthage. Thursday, 17 A wet stormy day. We had a visit from Old Mr. and Mrs. Burke from Scarborough also Mr. John Snell and Mrs. J.C. Snell spent the afternoon with us. Had a very good meeting to night in Zion lovefeast and sacrament and all were blessed in their souls while listening to Christian experiences. Feb. Friday, 18 1870 Our visitors from Pickering and Scarbourough started for home to day it being very cold again. Spent the evening pleasantly at the Anniversary of Brampton Baptist School not a very large attendance but they realized $20. Mr. A. Dick presided and several interesting speakers addressed the meeting. �Saturday, 19 The straw stack in our farmyard Slipped over during the night and completely buried a pig (Berkshire) we had great difficulty on getting her out alive and is now only a little lame. Was engaged in building the stack again. Sold 10 bush of red clover seed @ $6.25 per bush to K. Chisholm Brampton. Spent evening at home Sunday, 20 One of the coldest days this winter Went to S.S. this morning small attendance Supt absent lesson Psalm I - John Taylor preached at Zion this afternoon text Genesis VI 3rd 20 members in the class to day how glad I felt to see some of the backsliders returned to meet in class. I spent the evening practising on the Melodeon Feb. Monday, 21. 1870 It is if possible colder than it was yesterday and there are getting some huge snow drifts in the lanes and on the roads. Drove my sister over to day school this morning and went to Brampton and visited Uncle William who is growing gradually worse and suffering a good deal. Spent the evening at home in music and reading. Tuesday, 22. Cold and blustering. Drove Lavina over to school in the cutter. Misses Elizabeth and Esther Burnett spent the after noon at our place. I drove them up to Campbell's this evening and spent it at J.C.S. pleasantly in chat, and a game of Quintettes, "Familiar Quotations" Got home at 10 oclock. Wedensday, 23. Was engaged in fanning up peas and feeding the stock. Wrote a letter to Uncle John Ferguson in St. Joe yesterday. J.C. Snell and wife took tea with us this evening. Spent the evening at the prayer meeting in Zion there were only ten present so that our meeting was short. Sister Jennie recived a letter from Aunt Jennie. Feb. Thursday, 24, 1870. Father and J.C. Snell went to Toronto this morning on the cars. Came home this evening. Father bought a box of raisins (28 lbs) for $2.00 and 7 lbs of tea @ 48 cents �and registered our heifer calf Carrie in the Herd Book, she is the first Pure Bred Durham we have bred. Sister Jennie spent the day at our place also her daughter Mary Ellen. Friday, 25. Father sold 3 bush of Alsike Clover seed to R. Chisholm @ $9 per bush. The weather is a good deal milder to day being clear and bright with warm sunshine. Went to Brampton to night and heard Prof. Wild give his great lecture "What will the world come to" he is a good speaker and reasons well. Not a very large attendance. Saturday, 26. Went to the Gore Mills this forenoon with 10 bags of peas and oats for chopping. Spent the afternoon in Brampton at Uncle William's he is growing worse every day and the lump is now a fearful size. Spent the evening at home preparing for Sunday and reading the newspapers. Feb. Sunday, 27. 1870 A very stormy day, snowing from the East all the time. Went to S.S. this morning about 24 present and our Supt. lesson, Luke II 40th to 52nd he stated that our school had given $20 during the year for the S.S. Missionary Cause. Rev. D.G. Sutherland preached at Zion this afternoon text Revelations II and latter clause of 10th verse, it was a good sermon. 16 present. Monday, 28. Good sleighing all through this month and during the last two weeks very cold weather and blustering. Drove up to J.C. Snell's this afternoon and brought a "Church Harmonist" from there for to practice the tunes on the melodeon. John Learment spent the evening at our place in social chat. March. Tuesday, 1. Spent the forenoon in going over to the Gore Mills for the 20 bush of chopped grain. Spent the afternoon in docking the sheep and doctoring a sick ram. The weather was mild with frequent westerly snow showers. Spent the evening pleasantly at J.C. Snell's in reading "Ladies Repository and in conversation. Got home at 10:30 P.M. �March. Wednesday, 2. 1870. A pretty cold day. Father and mother went to Brampton to see Uncle William who is gradually getting worse. Bought a rat trap as the rats and mice are very plenty around the barn. Went up to Zion about 5 oclock for to practice on the melodeon before the commencement of the prayer meeting. There were 13 present. Thursday, 3. A fine clear day. Went to Henry Carter's swamp and got a cedar pole 23 feet long for to make a ladder. Joshua Modeland with his wife and mother spent the afternoon at our place. Also Mr. and Mrs. Isaac Modeland from Elora the latter intend staying all night and drive home tomorrow a distance of 45 miles. Friday, 4. Father and I drove over to Mr. Cook's sawmill in the Esquesing and purchased 9360 shingles at $2.083 per thousand. Mrs. Iran Van spent part of the day at our place she intends going to her husband in Kansas. To day is the fifth anniversary of my conversion. Miss Elizabeth Burnett was sewing to day at our place and will for a few days. March. Saturday, 5. 1870. Another fine warm day and thawing quite fast. Finished threshing our peas by fanning up another 30 bush making nearly over 200 bush off about 7 acres. George Modeland called here this afternoon and took his mother home I drove Lizzie Burnett over home this evening, she is clever young woman Sunday, 6. Went to S School this morning our Sup present and a large attendance Lesson Psalms II - 12th verse. Mr T. Holtby preached at Zion this afternoon text Proverbs XXII 3rd verse. Kezia Snell came down and took tea at our place, we drove up to meeting at Edmonton {Lodge} and heard Mr Torrance preach. Drove Kezia home and spent the rest of the evning at J.C.S.'s. �Monday, 7. Was engaged to day in making a ladder. Father went to Brampton to see Uncle William he is getting worse all the time. I drove up to J.C. Snell's this evening and brought mother home where she had been spending the day. Spent the rest of evening at home playing the melodeon. J. Learment came in for a social chit-chat. March. Tuesday, 8. 1870 J.C. Snell drove father and I over in the sleigh to Mr Ackrow's Auction sale of partly Pure Bred and highly graded stock they were in good condition and brought high prices. Durham Cows @ 130 to $140, Grade Cows $75 to 90 sheep from $30 to 40 per pair He lives 4 or 5 miles below Malton in town'p of Etobicoke. Got home at 7 o'cl being gone nearly 12 hours Wednesday, 9. Drove down to Brampton this morning and brought up Mr George Armstrong and Mrs Trueman who spent the day at our place. Spent the evening at Mr Tufleey's social given for the relief of Mrs Barnard, they realized $35 There was a great crowd of people from all parts of the township Got home shortly after 11 oclock. Thursday, 10. Was engaged to day in making a shaving horse. J.C. Snell and wife spent most of the day with us. Mr and Mrs Smith spent the afternoon here also. Spent the evening at the prayer meeting in Zion there were only 10 present but we had a very good meeting We had 3 inches more snow March. Friday, 11. 1870 Went to Norval Mills with 35 bush of peas and oats for chopping, had to wait until 5 o'clock for it but it was well ground Spent the evening at Zion practising with Mr Snell's young folks the tunes for singing in the Church. Saturday, 12 A very cold day for the season. Went to Brampton this afternoon and bought a "Canadian Church Harmonist" for $1.00 at Maguire and Bannisters Drug and Book �store. and a bottle of hair Oil for 25 cents also a bottle of Mucillage. Spent the evening at home preparing for Sunday, shaving etc etc Sunday, 13 A very stormy Sunday, I think over a foot of snow fell. Went to S.S. supt absent - lesson - Matt III. Miss Nellie Snell was present from Cheltenham. Rev W. McFadden preach at Zion text - Timothy II 15th. Heard of the death of Mr James McGuire S.S. Missionary on Friday last. Spent the evening at home playing the Melodeon March. Monday, 14. 1870. A fine day after the storm Finished making a ladder 22 feet long. Spent the evening at Uncle William's and my father with some friends, he is very weak and suffers a great deal in body and mind. Tuesday, 15. Drove down to Mr Chisholm's Mills with a grist of nearly 24 bush. Was at the Spring Assizes for the county about 2 hours listening to lawyers and the judge, it is quite interesting to hear them. I rode up with J.C.S. to his place and staid all night. Wednesday 16. A very stormy day, commenced snowing about 9 oclock last night and continued all day. Spent most of the day at J.C. Snell's reading and playing the melodeon Went up to Mr John Snell's in the evening and staid all night spent the evening pleasantly with the young folks playing Quintettes and in singing March. Thursday, 17. 1870. The storm has abated this morning leaving about 2 feet more snow which is badly drifted. J.C. Snell drove me home in the sleigh and had great difficulty in travelling having to shovel part of the road I enjoyed my visit to Mr Snell's very well being well entertained by all. Was at Brampton this afternoon and received the C. Messenger {The Canadian Messenger, a periodical publication} for 15th March �Friday, 18. A fine clear day. Drove father and mother down to Uncle William's this morning in the sleigh he is a great deal worse Went to the Post Office and got the Globe and the Banner Had a drive this afternoon around a 1000 acres. John Hindle started for Missouri on Wednesday Morning last. Saturday, 19. Went to Chisholm's Mills this morning and brought home the grist. It is a fine warm day. J.C. Snell and wife took tea at our place to night on their way to Edmonton. Spent the evening at home and took a full bath the first for two months for fear of taking cold March. Sunday, 20. 1870. Drove father down to Brampton early this morning. came back and went to S.S. our supt pres - lesson, Psalm III. I played the melodeon in S.S. for the first time, also played it at Zion this afternoon, but had no preacher spent the evening at Uncle William's and father intends sitting up with him all night. Monday, 21. It's thawing a good deal and the snow is quite soft. Had a visit from Mrs Joseph Bauer and her son Jonathan. Was down to Uncle William's this afternoon Mr and Mrs Robert Gardener were there and she is going to stay all week. Spent the evening at home playing on the melodeon out of the "Gem". Tuesday, 22. Went to Brampton this morning with my father, he has to be at Uncle William's nearly all the time. Received all the back numbers of "Country Gentleman" from Jan 1st and will take the remainder of the volumes. Spent the evening at J.C. Snell's in pleasant conversation. Got home at 10-20 oclock. It is quite cold and freezing hard to night. March. Wednesday, 23. 1870. A fine clear day but a cold North wind. Spent the evening at Uncle Williams and sat up with him all night, Mr Perry sat up also, he takes a great deal of care and attention and eats a great quantity of ice. It is a tiresome job to keep awake all night �Thursday, 24. Came home at noon to day. Mrs John Snell and June spent all afternoon at our place they were at the funeral of Mrs Christopher Cheyne who died on Tuesday last. Drove father down to Brampton this evening he is going to stay all night. Rev W.L. McFadden preached the finest sermon in Cheyne's Church T. Township Friday, 25. Spent the day in feeding stock and sawing stove wood. John Simpson Sen died last night he has been sick most of the winter was quite an old man age 75 Spent the evening practising Sacred tunes at J.C. Snell's with Kezia and Emma Snel and Lavina, it will take a good deal of practice to sing well. March. Saturday, 26. 1870. Was engaged this forenoon in feeding and taking care of stock. We have 18 young lambs they are growing fast and are strong and healthy. Went to Brampton this afternoon Mr and Mrs Robert Gardener were at Uncle Williams. Received a copy of "Country Gentleman" from Albany New York Sunday, 27. A very stormy day, it snowed quite fast all day from the east with a strong wind piling it into great heaps. Spent the day entirely at home. Mrs J.C. Snell was here all day being storm-staid she came here last night. J.C.S. went down to Uncle Williams to sit up with him all night. Monday, 28. The storm has ceased leaving nearly all the lanes and roads impassable with snow drifts Spent the forenoon in shovelling out our lane and off the roofs of buildings as the snow is very wet and soft. It is quite mild to day and thawing fast Drove to Brampton this afternoon with the sleigh. March. Tuesday, 29. 1870. A fine warm day and thawing very fast had no frost last night at all. Was engaged in making a gate for the head of the lane next the road. J.C.S. came here this afternoon in �the cutter for his family who have been storm staid since saturday. J. Learment was over and spent the evening. Little Mary E. Snell was 1 year old to day Wednesday, 30. Spent the afternoon and evening pleasantly at Mr Jordan's School Examination at No 16 he appears to be a thorough teacher and well liked by the scholar The evening meeting was enlivened with short addresses and songs with violin, flute and melodeon Went down to Uncle Williams and sat up the rest of the night. Thursday, 31. The good sleighing has continued all through this month. There has fallen fully 4 feet of snow coming in 3 big storms and drifting up the roads badly making travelling disagreeable. The weather has been tolerably mild on an average. Father and Mother spent the day at J.C.S's and at Brampton all night. I was working at a gate. April. Friday, 1. 1870. A fine day and thawing fast there is yet 2 or 3 feet of snow Spent the day making gates and other carpenter work. Willy the hired boy is sawing stovewood Father and mother came home this evening from Brampton. Spent the evening practising at J.C.S. with his sisters, Miss Maggie Gordon was there from Churchville Saturday, 2. I think the warmest day we have had this year. Was at the same work as yesterday. J.C. Snell and family called this afternoon they are going to spend the night at Uncle William's. Was at Brampton getting my watch chain repaired Spent the evening at home playing the melodeon. Sunday, 3. Father and mother went to Brampton this morning and staid all day. Drove the sleigh up to S.S. our Supt was present and gave us a good talk on the lesson Psalm IV. Went to Zion this afternoon but we had no preacher Rev A. Fletcher being planned. Spent evening at home. �April. Monday, 4. 1870 A fine warm day, quite a hard frost last night. We have 25 young lambs, they are doing well and strong and healthy. Father is at Brampton all day. Two men here this evening from above Guelph forto buy our bull "Clifton". Was at the same work as Saturday. Tuesday, 5. Sold a grade cow this morning at $50 to a man from Guelph I went down to Uncle William this morning and staid with him all day. The snow is fast disappearing and the roads are quite muddy. Mr William Newhouse is sitting up with to night, it is a tirsom and sleepy job. Wednesday, 6. Got very little sleep last night Was engaged in assorting the turnips which are growing fast on account of warm weather. Drove over to Matt Cation's for a swarm of bees but they were all dead having died through the winter. Spent the evening at home practising. April. Thursday, 7. 1870. Discovered that several of our young apple trees are girdled with the mice. Was grafting them to day by inserting the ends of the graft one below and the other above the wound. I think the warmest day of the season. Spent the evening at J. Learments in social chat about things in general Friday, 8. Spent the most of the day in feeding stock. Went to Brampton this afternoon and staid down all night. E. Bunting sat up with me, he is a good hand to keep awake and in nursing. Uncle William was very bad to day being delirious nearly all the time. He rested well all night. Saturday, 9. Came home this morning at 10 A.M. Before coming visited J.E. Wood's Barber shop. Was at J.C. Snell's this afternoon rode on 'Pollies' the first time with the saddle. The roads are in a bad state, the mud being quite deep. Spent evening at home. �April. Sunday, 10. 1870. J.C. Snell called here early this morning from Brampton for breakfast. Went to S.S. at 9 1/2 {AM} Supt. pres. lesson John I 35 to 37th. the roads are very muddy Went to Uncle William's this afternoon and staid all night with him. Mr J. Pickard sat up with me. He was very restless all night and is sinking fast Monday, 11. Came home early this morning being relieved of my charge by my father. Went to Mr David Cations and bought 2 pigs 3 months old @ $4 a piece Drove mother down to Brampton this afternoon. Uncle William Ferguson died to night about 8.30 o'clock aged 36 years He died very easy and was quite conscious Tuesday, 12. Though unable to speak or to open his eyes. Spent the forenoon in Brampton making preparations for the funeral. Bo't {short for bought} a jack nife for 65 cents. Rode up to J.C.S this afternoon to inform them of the death. Mrs J.C.S staid all night with us Spent the evening at home April. Wednesday, 13. 1870. A nice warm day. Went to Uncle William's funeral there was quite a large attendance most of the stores and shop's were closed, Rev McFadden preached text I Thessalonians IV 13 and 14th; it was a good sermon, plain and practical He was buried in the new cemetry beside little Herman. Spent the evening writing a letter to Uncle John Thursday, 14. A very warm close day and thawing very fast the roads are still very muddy though they are some drier, the gravel road below No 10 is as hard and dry as summer Went to Brampton this afternoon and mailed two letters one to Amaranth and the other to Missouri. Spent the evening playing the melodeon. �Friday, 15. Weather similar to yesterday. Was engaged in making gates and seeing to the stock generally. Was trimming appletrees and waxing them where they were girdled by the mice. Spent the evening pleasantly at J.C.S. in reading and social chat. Was at blacksmiths to day and got "Jessie" shod on fore feet to help her lameness April. Saturday, 16. 1870. Yesterday was kept as a holiday by the shopkeepers of Brampton Spent the day at Jabezs Heath's in helping to remove a couple of frame buildings one a hog pen and a back kitchen. Spent the evening at home preparing for tomorrow and in reading the Country Gentleman and the Globe Sunday, 17. Walked up to S. School this morning, the attendance was small Supt. was absent lesson Psalm V. I lead the singing by playing the melodeon. It has threatened rain for 2 or 3 days and is raining slowly from the East all day with a strong wind. Spent the rest of the day at home because of the weather. Was reading "Four years in the Old World" Monday, 18. It is raining still though heavier than yesterday. Went to Brampton this afternoon on foot and mailed 4 copies of "Peel Banner" to Carthage, Claremont, Coleridge and Oakville Got measured for a suit of grey tweed to cost $15. Dawson Modeland has been sick with measles a had a chat to Georgie Armstrong, first time this winter. April. Tuesday, 19. 1870. The rain has continued all day with a sort of mizzle and fog, it is a warm rain and the grass is beginning to look green once more. The fall wheat looks unusually well this spring. Was engaged in fixing up the railroad for horsfork in the old barn. Was also at blacksmiths getting the plow ready for spring work Spent the evening playing the melodeon. �Wednesday, 20. It rained quite fast until noon when it partially cleared up having rained almost without cessation since Sunday morning Was engaged in picking over the potatoes quite a few have rotted since storing them but we have plenty for summer use. Went to Brampton on horseback, the roads are very muddy. J.C.S. took tea here on his way home from London Thursday, 21. It is very dull and cloudy but quite warm and pleasant but for the superabundance of mud! mud! Was putting up the railroad for the horse fork in the old barn there is considerable work about it and will need to work well or will not pay for the trouble and expense. Spent the evening at home performing on the Melodeon April. Friday, 22. 1870. Was at the same work as yesterday and nearly finished the job. Went up to J.C. Snell's this evening and staid all night. The young folks were down from the old place and we spent the evening in practising tunes for to sing in the Church Sat up late reading newspaper now full of Red River News. Saturday, 23. A very warm day. Spent the forenoon in sowing clover seed a mixture of red and alsike on the flats of the Etobicoke and in the bush, was also building fence, blown over by the wind Was grafting some of the young apple trees with scions from a Siberian Crab tree. Spent the evening in reading. Sunday, 24. Went to S. School this morning Supt absent - lesson - John II 11th verse there was a good attendance, Mr A Woodhill was Vice Supt. Rev Mr. Sutherland preach at Zion at 2 1/2 PM text John III 3rd verse. It was a warm day but there was a heavy shower this afternoon and is still raining after dark. The roads are fearful. �April. Monday, 25. 1870. Another fine warm day. Was engaged in hewing cedar sleepers for the old barn. Got my foot badly bruised by a horse stepping on the instep and was laid up for half a day and could scarsely walk. Spent the evening at home in reading the Country Gentleman which is one of the best agricultural papers published in America. Tuesday, 26. Was at the same work this forenoon as yesterday. Went to Mr Simpson's Sale of farm stock and household furniture this afternoon most of the articles brought high prices especially the cows and pigs A few of the neighbours started plowing yesterday but the ground is very wet. Mrs J.C.S. walked down this afternoon. Spent evening in writing to Uncle Adam. Wednesday, 27. A very warm day. Spent all day in Brampton at the C.P.A.S. Spring Fair, there was an unusually large attendance and the show of horse very fine and a great many of them. The show of bulls was very fair, we took the second prize in the 2 yr old class {?a}ith (Clifton) $4 the other bull was a son of "Louder Duke" and hard to beat. April. Thursday, 28. 1870. Commenced plowing sod to day for the first this season, the ground is quite wet, but will be in good order in 2-3 days plowed nearly 1/4 acre. Spent the evening in reading the Globe and Banner and in practising on the melodeon the tunes of the C.C. Harmonist for Chapell singing on a Sunday Friday, 29. Was at the same work as yesterday. Father was sowing clover seed, timothy, and Alsike on the fall wheat, the propect for wheat is not promising, it being very thin on the ground Spent the evening at J.C. Snells drove up in the buggie, the roads are rough, was practising drove the girls home �Saturday, 30. Was at the same work again, we had two teams plowing which makes the work go on faster, have nearly 5 acres plowed. The weather during the month has been fine and warm and very little frost for the season, we have had a good deal of rain, the ground being quite soft and wet yet and no seeding done. May. Sunday, 1. 1870. Went to S.School at 9.30 A.M. our Supt. abs. Rev Mr Brooks was there from Etobicoke Tp. - lesson - Psalm VI. Took dinner at J.C.S. and was at Zion at 2 1/2 P.M. and lead the singing by the melodeon Mr T. Holtby preached text Matt XXV and last verse. Spent the evening in reading "Katie's Johnstone's Cross" a prize Canadian Tale for S.S. Monday, 2. Was plowing sod with two teams on the other place we have about 7 acres plowed Willy was making flower beds in front of the house and digging in the garden. Mother walked up to J.C. Snell's across the fields and spent the day. Spent the evening at home at the same as last night. Tuesday, 3. A very warm day almost as hot as any day in summer. Was plowing fall wheat stubble ground and sowing oats it being the first seeding we have done this season, sowed about six acres. Spent the evening the same way as the last one May, Wednesday, 4. 1870. Finished putting in 6 acres of oats and commenced plowing up the turnip grond for barley. Our new neighbors arrived to day, Mr and Mrs Jonas from Bowmanville, they have bought the Simpson farm they staid all night at our place. they are very friendly free and social. Thursday, 5. Was sowing barley on fall plowing the ground is got almost too hard and does not work well. Was plowing across the creek in the old turnip ground and nearly finished. Planted a few early potatoes in the garden. �Friday, 6. Was at the same work as yesterday and have that field about half done. Went to blacksmiths at noon to get plow shares sharpened. Lent the cultivator to Mr H. Jonas, he has done no seeding yet. Set in a wet night and rained a good deal May. Saturday, 7. Sunday's Programme {handwritten in place of date} 1870. Went to Quarterly Meeting at Brampton this morning. Rev Mr McFadden preached text I Peter I latter clause of 12th verse Took dinner at Mrs Trueman's The young folks all drove down to Chisholm's Mills and visited Mr Maine's and spent the time pleasantly until about 8 oclock. Got home about 9 oclock Sunday, 8. Saturday's Programming {handwritten in place of date} Finished a ten acre field of barley and seeded it with clover and timothy about 14 pound to the acre. Father spent the afternoon in Brampton at the Official Quarterly Meeting and at George Armstrong's Sale of house furniture, they are going to remove to New York. Spent the evening reading the newspaper. Monday, 9. The weather continues quite warm with occasional showers the trees in the woods are fast getting green as well as the fruit trees, the rhubarb is fit for use. We are still feeding all our stock but the sheep Was plowing all day. Spent the evening reading the Guardian May. Tuesday, 10. 1870. There was considerable rain to day and a thunder shower this evening. Was plowing sod on the other place with two teams. George Armstrong jun. spent the afternoon at our place as a farewell visit before he leaves the country. Spent the evening at home It is now splendid moonlight. Wednesday, 11. Was sowing spring wheat and barley across the creek. The land is very soft and seems full of water. Another thunder shower with some hail. Spent the evening in Brampton at �Mrs Trueman's with the Armstrong's they start early to morrow morn for New York City, where they are going to live. Got home about 12 ocloc Thursday, 12. Finished the field we were at yesterday and seeded it down with Alsike clover, 4 lbs to the acre. Was sowing peas this afternoon on the other place on sod. Father spent part of the evening at Harry Jonas's This is J.F. Dyer's birthday aged 27 yers. Spent the evening playing the melodeon May. Friday, 13. 1870. Was sowing peas and harrowing with both teams, the ground is rather hard from being plowed when wet. Sister Lavina has been sick all week with the measles which disease is in nearly every family. Spent the evening at J.C. Snell's, they are very little more than half through seeding Little is also sick with measles. Saturday, 14. Finished seeding this evening except the rolling, the oats and barley are up nicely two inches Father went to Brampton and bought 12 lbs of fresh beef and got the newspapers and some oranges and lemons for the sick folks. Put out the young cafes on the grass. Was repairing the line fences across the creek next to Erastus Sunday, 15. The weather is very warm and dry. J.C.S. and wife spent the day at our place yesterday being the second anniversary of their wedding. Went to S.S. this morning Supt pres. lesson Psalm VII the library was distributed on a new pllan avoiding confusion during school hours. A disappointment at Zion this afternoon May. Monday, 16. 1870. Was engaged in rolling the spring grain with two rollers and two teams. Washed the sheep (31) in the Etobicoke this afternoon the water was quite warm. Turned out the cows on the grass to day for the first, there is very good pasture and nearly two weeks earlier in the season than usual. �Tuesday, 17. Finished rolling so that we are now quite through seeding Was plowing a small field behind the shed, for Hungarian grass. Father went to the funeral of Old Mrs John Watson aged 85 years, Rev W. Millard preached. Sister Emma is very sick with the measles. Wednesday, 18. Was engaged in hauling the stones off the meadow, the grass does not look very well in patches. Was plowing ground for potato planting. Mr and Mrs Harry Joness spent the evening and staid all night at our place, they have given up the Simpson farm after living on it two weeks May. Thursday, 19. 1870. {Written at top of page above title} Received a letter from Mrs. A Ferguson May. Thursday 19. 1870 Was at the same work as yesterday afternoon but gave up work this afternooon on account of blistered feet. Harry Joness moved all his furniture down to our place and stowed it away in the driving house until he gets a house for to live in. They are rather a nice young couple and are free and easy in their manner Friday, 20. Was engaged all day in hauling manure on the potato ground putting it in the open drills hauled 13 loads. Mrs H Joness staid all last night with us she went to Brampton this afternoon, her husband and father in law are away trying to buy a farm. Spent the evening at home practising on the melodeon Saturday, 21. Finished planting the potatoes put in fully 3/4 of an acre, planted a few drills of corn (sweet) which came from Missouri. Am nearly laid up with blistered feet. Went to Brampton this evening and bought a pair of shoes for every day wear @ $2.25. The Weekly Globe is enlarged and improved in appearance. �May. Sunday, 22. 1870. Dawson Modeland came up early this morning and staid all day at our place. Spent the day entirely at home. Father and mother went to Zion this afternoon and Rev Mr. Johnston P.M. Minister preach They drove over to J.C. Snell's he being quite sick with a bad cold. The weather is quite chilly tonight Monday, 23. Commenced shearing the sheep this morning. Harry Jonas was helping us, we sheared 19 and then gave up, the wool being rather damp. Was engaged this afternoon in fanning up a load of barley for market Mr H. Jonas has bought John Woodhall's farm @ $5000 Tuesday, 24. Went to Brampton this morning and started at 9 a.m. for Toronto, staid there two hours then started for Oakville via the G.W.R. and arrived at 1.30 P.M. Spent the afternoon pleasantly looking at the boat races. Had a 2 1/2 mile trip in a row boat on the lake of Ontario. May. Wednesday, 25. 1870. Oakville is rather a nice village the streets are lined with maple trees, grapes and strawberries are largely cultivated. Staid last night at Uncle Taylor's he is doing a good business (saddler and the family are in good health Left here at 4 P.M. and spent two hours in Toronto. Took tea at Mrs Beebe's, No 10 King St. West. Got to Brampton at 8 P.M. Thursday, 26 Great excitement about the Feninan's they have crossed over below Montreal but were driven back with slaughter Hauled two loads of barley to Brampton containing 135 bush at 50 cents per bush. The weather this week is quite cool but no frost, so far, being very favourable for fruit of all kinds �Friday, 27. Sold another load of barley 66 bushels at the same price Was engaged in finishing the Simpson line fence Aunt Mary Peacock came out from Toronto yesterday and we drove up and spent the evening at J.C. Snell's in social chat and arrived home at 11 oclock P.M. May. Saturday, 28. 1870. Was plowing turnip ground all day it was plowed last fall but it has baked and is very hard in the hollows, there is about 3 1/2 acres in the peice Spent the evening at home preparing for Sunday and reading the Con Gentleman Sunday, 29. Went to S School this morn our Supt pres - lesson - Psalm VIII - it was an interesting lesson J.G. Watson preached at Zion at 3 P.M. - text - Hebrews XII 14th verse. J.C. Snell and family came down and spent the evening at our place. M. Jane Peacock spent the afternoon here It has been a warm day. Monday, 30. Finished plowing the turnip land the first time. Sowed half an acre of Hungarian grass seed and rolled the potatoes, they are not up yet Sold a Berkshire sow 3 mo's old for $12 to J.C. Snell Spent the evening reading a day school library. May. Tuesday, 31. 1870. Was hauling manure on the turnip ground, hauled 25 loads. Samuel Bunting sen. was digging post holes for us in the front lane, he dug 10 the ground is very hard. The weather is warm and dry, no rain for more than a week Spent the evening the same manner as last. June. Wednesday, 1. The weather during the first half of May was showery and warm during the latter end of the month it was very warm and no rain. Was engaged today in digging post holes dug 14 but it was hard work. Miss E. Burnett commenced work at our place A.F. Campbell will be merried to morrow to Miss E. Baldrek of Toronto Township �Thursday, 2. Was nailing on the boards to the posts and some digging It has been a very warm day but is quite cool in the evening Sister Emma was at Brampton and bought off Mr Dale some very nice house flowers. Mr and Mrs H. Joness gave us a short call this afternoon. A.F.C married to day by Rev R. Arnold June. Friday, 3. 1870. Was at the same work as yesterday also hung a new gate at the road and made a curved board fence on either side, the gate posts are round cedar and planed and look very well. There is a great quantity of wheat going to Brampton and is worth $100 per bush. Spent the Saturday, 4. evening at J.C. Snell's practicing with Kezia and Sarah, had a nice time. Was engaged in hauling away the old rails out of the lane and finishing it up, it is a great improvement Received a copy of "Carthage Patriot" from Uncle Thomas Bought some articles of furnture at Baird's store Brampton (See Cash Acc) Sunday, 5. Drove the buggy to S.School Supt pres. lesson John III 28 to 30th. We had some light showers to day, a thunder storm last night. Was at Zion at 2 P.M. had no minister. J.C. Snell and wife went to Toronto yesterday to hear Mr Punshon preach to day June. Monday, 6. 1870. Commenced doing the statute labour of working on the roads, was filling gravel waggons for mending the gravel road below No 10 Mr. Mrs J.C. Snell came from Toronto to day, I drove her up home this evening It is a warm moonlight night. Father took a load of peas & oats to Norval for chopping Tuesday, 7. Was hauling the old log hog pen out in the turnip field and burning it, was also burning 2 loads of oat straw in the same field. Commenced taking the floor out of the old barn. Bought and set out 50 cabbage plants. Had a light shower this afternoon. �Wednesday, 8. Was working at the old barn cleared out the sleepers, which were quite rotten and hauled 5 loads of manure out of the inside. Miss E. Burnett took sick with the measles. Mother and Viney with the help of Mrs J. Snell scrubed and cleaned out the Church at lot 15. June. Thursday, 9. 1870. Commenced cross plowing turnip ground it being 2nd time this spring and once last fall. It has been quite showery from South and is raining some to night Spent the afternoon repairing the church Melodeon it will soon be worn out. Spent evening reading, life of Joshua Poole. Friday, 10. It rained steady all forenoon from the East. Was digging a trench for the stone foundation under barn. Was in Brampton this afternoon selling butter and buying groceries. Aunt Lizzie got a letter from the Missouri friends. Spent the evening pleasantly at Mr John Snell's with Miss S.W. Snell Staid all night at J.C.S Saturday, 11. Was hauling stone and sand from the banks of the Etobicoke. Father went over to J.P. Hutton's for a screw jack to raise our barn There has been a slight drizzle all day and a very heavy thunder storm about 4 oclock this afternoon Received a letter from John Tribble in Amaranth. Spent the evening reading the newspapers. June. Sunday, 12. 1870. Went to S.S. this morning on foot the roads quite muddy Supt absent. Presided at the Melodeon - lesson - Psalm XI - 5 & 6th. Mr T. Walker preached at Zion this afternoon - text - Acts X 43rd verse, a small audience. Father and mother spent the day at J.C. Snell's Was reading Conference Proceedings in the C. Guardian {A Wesleyan Methodist conference} �Monday, 13. Was raising the barn with a screwjack, it having settled through the rotten sills, also dug a trench for the foundation of the outside walls. A Mr Collins a painter from Caledon commenced painting our house on the outside woodwork. A good deal of rain through last night, but fine today. Planted 25 Cauliflowers Tuesday, 14. Commenced building the stone foundation with the help of Mr G. Adams. There was some light showers this afternoon. The roads are very bad for the season. The potatoes in the garden are over a foot high June. Wednesday, 15. 1870. Mr Archibald Bunting started work this afternoon by getting up scaffold's behind the barn for to shingle it Had a call from Mr W. Elliot of lot 5 first line east. J. Learment spent the evening at our place Thursday, 16. Commenced shingling the barn it was pretty warm on the roof, it is rather nice work but one has to be careful as the shingles are quite slippery. Father went to Brampton this evening for more paint, got the Guardian it has a list of the Stations of the ministers of W.M. Church {Wesleyan Methodist} Friday, 17. Finished shingling half the barn roof, it took 10 squares of shingles. Finished the stone work and put on the sills. Paid George Adams and son $6.20 for 3/2 days work. Walked up to J.C. Snell's this evening and on to John Snell's and chatted with the young folks. Staid all night at J.C.S. June. Saturday, 18. 1870. Finished the statute labour of road work, had 7/2 days Was putting in the sleepers under the old barn and paid Mr H Bunting $3.50 for his work. It was a very warm day. Finished cross plowing the turnip land the second time. Spent the evening at home reading news papers �Sunday, 19. Drove up to S.School this morning our Supt. absent lesson - John IV 37 to 42. Rev D.G. Sutherland M.A. preached his farewell sermon in Zion this afternoon text - John XVII 18th verse, he is going to preach in Kingston City. It was a very warm day Spent the evening reading a library Monday, 20. Commenced drilling the ground for turnips drilled over 2 acres. It was been a fine clear day with a strong north wind very cool tonight. Father painted the road gate white Spent the evening at home reading and listening to W Collins adventures in S America June. Tuesday, 21. 1870. Finished drilling and sowing turnips haveing over 3 acres Was rolling the drills this afternoon with J. Learments roller. The painter got through with outside painting it looks very well. Sold to J. Campbell 8 bush of lime Wednesday, 22. Was engaged to day in building a cedar fence across the meadow making a 4 acre field for pasture the clover is pretty long and in full bloom. Have a pint of ripe cherries on a small tree in the young orchard Thursday, 23. A very warm day Was cutting thistles and helping to paint the inside work of the kitchen are now nearly through it is a dirty unhealthy work. Sold 230 lbs of wool at 29 cts our flock averaged 8 lbs wool per sheep June. Friday, 24. 1870. Mrs J.C. Snell and Lizzie Campbell came down this morning and spent the day Lizzie has been at J.C.S. a week Commenced cutting hay this morning, it is not a very heavy crop. Drove up to J.C.S. this evening to practice music with Misses Sarah and Kevia Snell Gave them a drive home afterwards �Saturday, 25. Cut some more clover have six or seven acres mowed, hauled in 2 small loads this evening it's good hay having lost scarcely any of its green color. It has been a very warm day. The strawberries are coming in fast have gathered half a gallon. Spent the evening at home reading the newspapers. Sunday, 26. Went to SS this morning our Supt pres. lesson Psalm XII Mr Millard gave some account of his recent trip to the Western States he was at the Illinois S.S Convention it was a great sucess Heard Mr Henderson preach at Zion at 2 1/2 P.M. text Hebrews XIII 12th verse Took dinner and tea at J.C. Snells. June. Monday, 27. 1870. Was cutting more clover this forenoon. Was hauling in hay this afternoon with two teams, one being J. Learments Hauled 4 loads when a thunder shower stopped us, unloaded with the new car for the horse fork it works tolerably well. It was a very warm day Tuesday, 28. Finished mowing a 11 acre field of clover. Was hauling in hay with two teams hauled 6 loads and a heavy thunder storm again stopped the work. The weather is warmer than yesterday, being as high as 112 degrees in the shade Wednesday, 29. Was engaged this forenoon in laying barn floor and fixing an approach thereto. Father was cutting clover for J. Learment with our mower. Hauled in another load of hay making 13 loads under cover. Had a visit from Mrs Trueman, is staying all night June. Thursday, 30. 1870 Hauled in 6 loads of hay. Went this afternoon to Mr R. Rossiter's raising of a shed and sheep pen. Had another heavy thunder storm this evening and likely to be wet all night. The weather during the month has been very warm, but not so much rain as last year June. �July. Friday, 1. A nice cool day after the heavy rain. Spent the afternoon at Brampton seeing the Lacrosse Match between the Six Nation Indians and Ontario Club (White) of Toronto It is a very exciting and interesting game the former were victorious Took tea at Mrs Truemans. There was a large crowd. Saturday, 2. Finished hauling in one field of hay this being 21 loads about 2 loads to the acre. Was cutting thistle with the scythe over the tops of the Alsike clover. Spent the evening at home reading the Co. Gentleman July. Sunday, 3. 1870. Miss E. Campbell, Lavina and me'sen drove down to Mr Charles this morning and spent the day, went to "Trinity Church" at 2 1/2 PM and heard Rev Mr Galbraith Clement preach text XV Psalm. Alick has rather a nice little wife. Spent the evening and staid all night at J.C. Snell's. Monday, 4. Was engaged to day in cutting grass along the fences around the wheat and barley field Commenced mowing a field of timothy. Was scuffling and plowing the potatoes Our old horse "Frank" died on Saturday and we burnt him today, think he was 17 year old. The oats are coming out in head. Tuesday, 5. Finished cutting the thistles in the Alsike, was also mowing with the scythe around the hay field and horse raking some of the grass cut this morning. The peas are in blossom and are a promising crop. July. Wednesday, 6. 1870. Finished mowing the 8 acre field of timothy on the "other place" it is a very good crop It was warm and cloudy and threatened rain all day J.C. Smith was up awhile this evening, he is still at the same business - telegraph operator at the G.T.R. depot Brampton. �Thursday, 7. It rained very fast all forenoon, making the ground very soft, the heaviest rain this season. Was engaged in fanning up a small load of peas and laying the old barn floor. Spent the evening at home in pleasant chat with Lizzie Burnett, she is a right sensible girl. Friday, 8. Walked up to Mr Snell's lake with my sisters to pick berries this morning brought home 16 lbs raspberries, they are quite plentiful this year Spent the evening at J.C.S. practising, drove the girls home, got home at 10.20 P.M. July. Saturday, 9. 1870. Sold 28 bush of peas yesterday to K. Chisholm at 68 cents per bush. Was hauling in hay this afternoon got in 7 loads of timothy, worked until dark cocking up the remainder of the field Spent evening reading the Globe. Sunday, 10. Went to S.S. this morning Supt pres. lesson Psalm XIV. Heard Rev. A. Russel preach at Zion this afternoon text - Acts Went to Brampton this evening to P.M. Church and heard the young minister text Psalm It is a fine moonlight night and quite cool Monday, 11. Finished haying to day by drawing in 7 loads making 16 loads off 8 acres and a total of 38 loads of hay for this season. Started raining at noon from East and kept on steadily all afternoon and evening. Was building up the bins in the granary in old barn July. Tuesday, 12. 1870. We have had a great quantity of rain and is still showing today. Was working all day in the barn and have it nearly finished, put a plank floor in the hay mow. Spent the evening at John Learments picking and eating cherries, they are a plentiful crop this year. �Wednesday, 12. Commenced hauling manure to the "other place" for the pea ground, hauled 16 loads Was helping J. Learment finish haying with team and two hands. Aunt Lizzie Ferguson came up to day and her family on a visit. Thursday, 14. Went to Brampton with 62 bush of barley at 60 cts per bush, it is the last load of old barley. Was also hauling manure. Visited J.E Wood's Barber shop. July. Friday, 15. 1870. Cut with the reaper for 3 or 4 acres of fall wheat for J. Learment, it is badly rusted, but a fair crop of straw. Drove the buggy up to J.C. Snell's to night, and broke the buggy shaft, had to ride home horse back Saturday, 16. Drove the waggon up to J.C.S. early this morning and brought home the buggy. Had some heavy showers to day and rain nearly every day this week. Drawed 56 loads of manure to "other place this week. Spent the evening reading newspapers. Sunday, 17. Went to S.S. this morning Supt ab. - presided at the melodeon - lesson - Luke V 1 to 11. Was at Zion at 2 1/2 PM. had no preacher Took tea at John Woodhalls Went to Edmonton {Lodge} this evening and saw Mr. James Westervelt immersed by Rev J. Torrance. C.C. Baptist. July. Monday, 18. 1870. Was scuffling and thinning out turnips with the hoe Hired an man named Patterson for 2 mo's at $20 per month Father went to Chisholm's Mills with a grist of 16 bush Rev. A Russell came here to night and stayed all night. It has been a very warm day. �Tuesday, 19. Reaped about six acres of Diehl wheat, bound and shocked it, it is a very fair crop. It was a warmer day than yesterday. Rev. A. Russell left at noon, he is visiting among the members of the church. Spent the evening picking cherries at J. Learments. Wednesday, 20. Finished cutting J. Learments wheat. Reaped an acre more of ours this evening after tea. A terrible thunderstorm with very strong wind passed over about 8 oclock to night. Spent the evening at home reading Canadian Messenger July. Thursday, 21. 1870. Was cutting wheat with the reaper, also with the cradle in the orchard, the wheat is very thin among the apple trees. The storm last evening done a great deal of damage in unroofing barns and blowing down fences. Spent the evening at No 10 looking at the Lacrosse Club practice. Friday, 22. Finished reaping our wheat this forenoon. Drawed in 4 loads this afternoon. Spent the evening at J.C. Snell's reading the European War news. Saturday, 23. Was cutting the Alsike clover with the mower it is not so heavy a crop as last year. Hauled in 6 more loads of wheat. The harvest apples are nearly ripe Spent evening at home reading newspapers. July. Sunday, 24. 1870. Had quite a heavy thunder shower this forenoon so that did not get to S.S. Went to Zion at 2 1/2 P.M Rev W. McFadden preached text Revelations IV 3rd verse the Quarterly Tickets were renewed for the Quarterly Meeting at Harrison's 3 weeks from to day. �Monday, 25. Finished hauling in the fall wheat with the help of J. Learment's team. Commenced cutting the barley with the mower, it is badly knocked down with the storm, it is not nearly so heavy as last year's crop. Had three loads of rakings off the fall wheat stubble Tuesday, 26. Spent the forenoon in cutting barley. Had another thunder shower at noon There has been a great many accidents this season by lightening. Father and mother spent the evening at Harry Joness's on the first line east. July, Wednesday, 27. 1870. Was mowing barley this forenoon, but was stopped by another shower. Was throwing slacked lime on the roofs of all the farm buildings and house to preserve the shingles. Bought of Robert Nickols four window sashes to put in the barn for light Thursday, 28. Spent the forenoon cross-plowing summer fallow for J. Learment. Hauled in two loads of barley. Spent the evening at home reading the Christian Guardian and in practising Lacrosse. Friday, 29. Was digging the foundation ditch for the wall of the hog pen that is to be built Drawed in 4 loads of barley this afternoon. It has been so showery all week that it is difficult to get it dry. Spent the evening at J.C. Snell's practicing. July. Saturday, 30. 1870. Was engaged in drawing barley all day and finished the ten acre field had 17 loads. It is badly coloured with the wet weather. Spent the evening at home reading the newspapers also a copy of Daily Leader. It has been a fine bright cool day. Sunday, 31. Drove my sisters up to S.School this morning our Supt. absent lesson Luke V. from 12th to 26th. Was at Zion at 2 1/2 P.M. had a dissappointment, Rev A. Fletcher was �planned. J.C. Snell and family were here for tea this evening, and Mr & Mrs J. Learment spent the evening here also. The weather during the past month August. Monday, 1 Has been unusually wet and very warm. Cut with the mower 3 acres of barley across the Etobicoke. The hired men mowed with the scythes 1/2 acre of Hungarian Grass. Drawed in the Alsike Clover only had 2 1/2 loads off 3 acres. August. Tuesday, 2. 1870. Divided the lambs from the old sheep, there is 22 lambs, 12 ewes and 10 rams they are large for their age. Was drawing in barley this afternoon it is a very good crop, hauled 4 loads. It has been a fine clear day, like September weather. Wednesday, 3. A wet forenoon raining from the South, stopped all harvest operations. Was trimming the young shoots off the old appletrees, and picking harvest apples. Scuffled the turnips for the third time. The first threshing in the neighbourhood was to day at Simpson's. Thursday, 4. Commenced pulling peas this forenoon they are a very good crop. Finished drawing in the barley, had 25 loads off 13 acres. It was a fine clear day. Had 2 big loads of Hungarian. Had ripe tomatoes on the 1st of this month. Aunt Lizzie Ferguson spent the day here. August. Friday, 5. 1870. Cut all the oats (6 acres) with the reaper in about six hours, there is very heavy crop of straw on the ground but is badly rusted, making the grain light. Spent the evening at J.C.S. mother went up with me. Had another heavy shower. Saturday, 6. Messrs Peter Smith and Josiah Hunter threshed for us with their new machine, have about 300 bush of barley got 70 bush of wheat threshed, they only done a small day's work on account of the boxing of the machine heating. It was a fine clear day �Sunday, 7. Went to S.S. this morning our Supt pres. lesson Psalm XV. Took dinner at J.C. Snell's Heard Rev AL. Russell preach at Zion text Matt VI 19th. Went to Brampton this evening to Baptist Church. Rev W. Millard preached text "Forasmuch as ye know", only a small congregation August. Monday, 8. 1870. Had a heavy rain last night Father and mother spent the af day at Brampton, they went to Mr Cole's for to get their photograph's. Was engaged this afternoon in binding oats. Spent the evening at home reading the "Canadian Messenger". Tuesday, 9. Was helping John Learment thresh fall wheat and barley got through in good time and spent the evening {large ink blob obscuring the word "in"?} playing Lacrosse. Wednesday, 10. Was helping Erastus Bunting thresh his wheat and barley. Hauled in a load of oats after coming from the threshing. Spent the evening at No 12, chatting with some young folks It has been a very warm day August. Thursday, 11. 1870. Was pulling peas this forenoon and drawing in oats this afternoon, hauled 9 loads Friday, 12. Was cutting with our reaper J. Learment's spring wheat. Mrs J.C.Snell and Miss Sarah Snell spent the day at our place. Finished drawing in the oats also brought in the first load of peas. Saturday, 13. Had a drizzling rain from the West this forenoon. Spent the afternoon pulling peas have 5 acres pulled Mr and Mrs A.F. Campbell came up this evening and staid all night. �August, Sunday, 14. 1870. A fine clear day, quite a cool north wind. Spent the forepart of the day at home with our visitors. Rode up with them to J.C.S. this afternoon. All of Mr Snell's family were over to Quarterly Meeting at Harrisons Church. Monday, 15. Reaped and bound up 2 1/2 acres of Glasgow spring wheat, a very good crop of straw but the heads did not fill well. Was pulling peas this afternoon and drew in 2 loads of them. Tuesday, 16. Spent the forenoon pulling peas, have them all cut but about an acre. Drew in 6 loads of peas this afternoon. Spent the evening at home reading the history of Christopher Columbus. August Wednesday, 17. 1870. Hauled in 6 more loads of peas today, also drew in 4 loads of spring wheat from the field on the other side of Etobicoke The weather today was clear and very windy so much so that we stopped drawing peas, the wind piling them up in great heaps through the field. Thursday, 18. Was hauling peas all day and built a stack with them containing 8 loads. The weather was very warm Spent the evening reading the July Number of The Ladies Repository. Friday, 19. Finished harvest today by hauling 3 loads of peas making 27 large loads off 10 acres. Father cut J. Learment's oats with the reaper. Commenced raining just as we finished harvest and is a wet night. Was reading the life and adventures of Captain Cook. �August. Saturday, 20. 1870. J. Learment was helping to cross plow pea ground all day, have over 4 acres plowed, the ground is in good condition. Spent the forenoon in Brampton bought a photographic album holding 100 portraits for $1.75 also a thermometer @ 30 cents. Sunday, 21. Drove up to S.School this morning, Supt abs - lesson Psalm XX. Heard Rev W.L. McFadden preach at Zion at 2 1/2 PM text Matt V, 33rd verse. Took tea at Ambrose Woodhal and spent part of the evening there. Sarah Peacock was at our place this afternoon Monday, 22. Father and J.C. Snell started this morning on the G.T. Railroad for Neyw York state they are going to visit some of the large stock breeders. The weather was very calm scarcely any wind all day Was digging potato ground in the garden for to plant strawberries. August. Tuesday, 23. 1870. Spent part of forenoon in putting Scotch snuff on the lambs to destroy the ticks. Drove mother up to J.C.S. to stay a couple of days It was close and warm with a drizzling rain from the East. Wednesday, 24. Cross plowed more than an acre of pea land the rain has made the ground very mellow. Spent the evening reading Leisure Hour Stories Thursday, 25. Had a heavy thunder shower at noon to day. Drove up to J.C. Snell's this morning and brought home mother. Father and J.C.S. came home this evening from New York state, they had a nice trip, they saw the largest herd and best of Short Horns on the continent �August. Friday, 26. 1870. Finished cross plowing pea ground. The hired boys are splitting elm and basswood rails in the lower bush. It was a fine clear day with a cool north wind. The blue and red plums are ripe also a great many tomatoses. Saturday, 27. Was harrowing the pea land. Father, mother and three sisters, Viney Emma and Ella went to Brampton for their photographs. Spent the evening at home reading newspapers. Sunday, 28. Went to S.S. this morning supt pres. lesson - Matt IX - 1-20. was practising some tunes for the coming anniversary Heard Mr. T. Holtby preach at Zion - text - John XVII - 24th verse The evening was rainy. August. Monday, 29. 1870. Was hauling manure on the pea ground hauled 33 loads. Had another thunder shower this afternoon. Tuesday, 30 Finished hauling manure hauled 44 loads. Was marking out the ridges for ridging up, they are 21 feet wide. Wednesday, 31. Commenced ridging up this morning plowed 2 1/2 acres to day. The weather during the month has been pretty warm with frequent thunder showers the harvest is nearly all in being fully 2 weeks earlier than last year Sept. Thursday, 1. 1870. Was at the same work as yesterday, have plowed nearly 5 acres in two days, several farmers are through seeding already. J.C.Snell and family called here this evening. It was a warm day �Friday, 2. Commenced sowing fall wheat to day, sowed Diehl the Diehl wheat pure on 7 acres, Diehl and "Soules" mixed on 2 acres and pure Soules on a little over an acre. It was a very warm day plowed 2 1/4 acres. Saturday, 3. Finished sowing wheat. J. Learment helped to finish the plowing this afternoon, excepting that, plowed the ten acres in 4 days. It rained all afternoon and is a wet night. Sept. Sunday, 4. 1870. Went to S.S. this morning Supt abs. lesson Psalm XXII. Heard Rev Mr. Russell preach at Zion text John III 16th verse, Mr. Ralph Crawford was with him they took tea at our place. Kezia Snell spent the day J.C. Snell and family were also here this evening. Monday, 5. Was hauling building stones with the waggon for the foundation of a hog pen Sold 3 ram lambs to Mr. John Snell at $15 each. Spent the evening at home reading a book called "Priest and Nun" a story of convent life, bought it at $1.60. Tuesday, 6. Was hauling sand from the Etobicoke, and started to build the foundation the size of the building is 14 x 16. The weather is very pleasant these days Spent the evening the Sept. Wednesday, 7. 1870. Had another heavy dash of rain from the South early this morning. Went down with plow and team to Mr. H. Joness' and helped him 1/2 day to crossplow pea ground Spent the evening pleasantly with Mr and Mrs Joness in singing and chat. Thursday, 8. Was engaged to day in building the stone foundation for hog pen. Spent evening at home reading (and finished) the story of convent life. It is a very interesting book according to facts stated therein the convent is a horrid system. �Friday, 9. Finished building the foundation. It was a very warm day had a light thunder shower. Spent evening at Mr William Carter's social, pleasantly not a large attendance but proceeds were $33.25 Sept. Saturday, 10. 1870. A fine clear day. Was engaged in paving with stone a floor for piggery. The fall wheat is up green and looks well. Father and mother went to Dr Fife's sale of furniture. Spent evening reading newspapers Sunday, 11. Went to S.S. this morning Supt pres. we practised several new tunes lesson John V. Father and mother drove to Brampton at 10 AM. and heard Rev Mr Clement preach from Streetsville Circuit. E. Burnett, Lavina and I drove over to Henry Modeland's this afternoon on a visit Monday, 12. Commenced cutting the second crop of clover with the mower, it is a very heavy crop nearly as much on the ground as the first cutting. Sept. Tuesday, 13. 1870. Was at the same work as yesterday. cut 5 acres to day. Drove up to J.C.S. to night and brought down mother and Mrs. J.C.S. The weather is very fine this week quite warm in the middle of the day and slight frost at night Wednesday, 14. Was hauling manure out of sheep-house on the turnip ground for next year Finished mowing the clover 11 acre. Drawed in 2 loads of it this afternoon J.C.S was here this evening. Thursday, 15. Finished the job of hauling manure, it has been a heavy one, nearly 250 loads Drew in 4 loads of clover this afternoon. Commencend raining this evening and is a wet night �Sept. Friday, 16. 1870 Had a very heavy rain last night. Spent the forenoon in Brampton Was at J. Learment's this afternoon helping to thresh oats and spring wheat. Our hired man Patterson time is out tonight having been here 2 months. Saturday, 17. Was building the hog house putting on the outside boards. Spent the evening at home reading the newspapers. Sunday, 18. Went to S.S. this morning Supt pres. lesson Psalm XXVII. Heard Rev Mr McFadden preach at Zion text Romans VIII 1st verse Wast at J.C. Snell's for dinner. Went to Brampton this evening heard Rev Mr Carson preach text Acts II 2nd. He is from Streetsville {outside cover or divider} Sept. Monday, 19. 1870. Drew 2 more loads of clover in today, but gave the job up, hardly dray. Commenced plowing the oat stubble. Father and mother drove over to a tea meeting at Harrison's Church. It was a fine clear day. Tuesday, 20. Was mowing J. Learment clover this forenoon. Drew 5 loads of clover Spent the evening at Ebenezer practising for music the anniversary The weather is fine and warm. Wednesday, 21. Finished hauling the clover had 16 loads Father went to Guelph this morning on the cars to Mr. F.W. Stone's auction sale of Cotswold sheep. Spent the evening peeling apples with machine for drying �Sept. Thursday, 22. 1870. Bought at F.W. Stone's sale yesterday 1 pair of Cotswold Ewes 4 year old Mrs. Isaac A Modeland was here this afternoon on a visit. Was engaged to day in working at the new piggery. Friday, 23. Was at the same work as yesterday, a warm day had some rain this afternoon. Spent the evening at Ebenezer practising music, had a good attendance have 6 nice tunes for the anniversary. Saturday, 24. A drizzling rain from N.E. Went to Brampton this afternoon and received from Guelph at the depot the pair of ewes. Aunt Mary Peacock came here from Toronto and intends spendin a week with us Sept. Sunday, 25. 1870. Rained very heavy early this morning, cleared off at 10 oclock. Went to S.S, Supt absent, only a small attendance - lesson - Luke VI 12 to 17th and Mark III 12 to 19. Spent remainder of the day at J.C. Snell's helping to count up the attendance at S.S. during the year and number of verses recited Monday, 26. Was engaged this forenoon in washing sheep for the Fair. Spent the afternoon and evening at the 17th Anniversary of E.U.S.S. None of the speakers invited were present, the singing went off very well and all seemed to enjoy themselves. The sum realized was {$20.00} Tuesday, 27. Spent the forenoon in helping to clear out the churches after last nights party. Was shingling the pig pen. Spent the evening at home paring apples for drying purposes. It was a warm day. �Sept. Wednesday, 28. 1870. Spent most of the day at Erastus Bunting's helping to thresh grain. This is the first day of the Peel County Fair at Brampton father and mother went down. Uncle Taylor came this evening from Oakville on a visit but goes home again tomorrow. Thursday, 29. Was at the Fair all day It was cloudy the wind from the East commenced raining about 3 oclock. There was a large crowd and the show in every department very good. Got the 2nd Prize on Ewe lamb and on Berkshire Sow. Had 11 sheep down Friday, 30. 7 ram lambs, 1 Pair of shearling ewes and " " {pair of} lambs sold 4 rams at an averge $10.00 each. Raining all day from the East. Was white washing the inside of horse stable. Spent the evening reading Cowper's Poems. October Saturday, 1. 1870 The weather {ink blot} has cleared up leaving the roads very bad. Went to Norval Mills with a grist and some oats and peas for chopping. Sold 3 aged ewes to Matthew Cation at $13. Sunday, 2. Went to S.S this morning Supt pres. Mr. Irvine Diamond from Belleville was there. Heard Rev Mr. Russel preach at Zion text= II Corinthines XII, 9,. Edwin Dixon and Mr. Banks came here from Amaranth they intend going to the Exhibition. Monday, 3. Rained heavily nearly all day. Went to Brampton This afternoon, with the e Took the iron plow to blacksmith's for to get on a new land side. October. Tuesday, 4. 1870. Got up this morning at 3 oclock and went to the G.T.R depot for the early train, arrived in Toronto at 7.30. Spent the day on the show ground helping to care of John Snells stock they have 75 head of cattle, sheep and swine �Wednesday, 5. Was busy the greater part of the day showing sheep, Mr Snell's flock carried off a good many prizes and the Prince of Wales' prize for the best 11 Leicester sheep. The ram lamb they bought from us took the second prize and was Thursday, 6. also shown in P. of W. flock Spent the most of the day in looking through the Exhibition there is a good show in every department A great crowd of people yesterday and today Came to Brampton this evening at 8.30 P M The weather since Monday was pleasant October. Friday, 7. 1870. Was up early this morning and drove to Brampton with a ram lamb to send by Railway to Goderich to Mr. West for the sum of $11. Spent the after part of day in picking apples. Father went to Toronto again today to see the Exhibition. Saturday, 8. Finished cross plowing the oat stubble land. Commenced the potato harvest today, the early potatoes are h about one half rotten. Finished gathering apples of which there is a good crop. Had a sharp frost last night. Sunday, 9. Went to SS. this morning Supt abs Lesson, Luke VI 20th to 27th. Went to Zion this afternoon, John Taylor was planned but did not come, had a short prayer meeting. Father and mother went to Brampton tonight heard Rev Mr Jones from Goderich preach. October. Monday 10. 1870. Was busy all day, digging and picking potatoes. Rode horse back up to John Snell's this evening, borrowed J.C.S. new buggy and brought Kezia Snell down to our place to stay all night. �Tuesday, 11. Had considerable rain before daylight but it has cleared up. Kezia, Viney and I drove over to Milton to the Country Halton Fair, on the whole it there was a good show. It is rather a nice town, very pleasantly situated. Got home about 7:30 P.M. having spent the day pleasantly. Wednesday, 12. Was plowing sod today. It is a clover field, been seeded down 3 years, the ground is quite mellow and in good order. Had some showers through the day. Sold a ram lamb to Mr. McLure at $6.50 October. Thursday, 13. 1870. Was at the same work as yesterday. Also brought in the pumpkins nearly a waggon load Picked up 10 bags of diseased potatoes for to feed the hogs. Spent the evening at home reading the September number of Ladies' Repository. Friday, 14. Finished the potato harvest have about 70 bushels of Garnet Chili they are a large size. Sold 59 bush of barley to K. Chisholm & Co .62. Mrs J. C. Snell of a son. His name is John Ferguson Snell. Saturday, 15. Went to Brampton with 61 bush of barley @ .62 cents. Spent afternoon at Mr Wm Forster's Auction Sale of stock and implements. Mrs Jas Taylor from Oakvill came to Brampton last night and came home with us this evening. October. Sunday, 16, 1870. Went to S.S. this morning. Supt pres he and J. C. S. gave a short account of the proceedings of the S.S. Convention in Galt on 11th 12th and 13th inst.- Lesson Psalms XXVII Heard Rev W. McFadden preach at Zion text Matt XXV 2nd. Spent the evening at J. C. Snell's they named the young son John Ferguson. �Monday, 17. Was engaged today in marking out the stubble ground for ridging up. Mrs S. W. Snell called here for mother, she is going to stay a week at J. C. Snell's. Spent the evening at Ebenezer at the S.S. teacher's meeting to appropriate the tea party fund which amount to $21.50 Tuesday, 18. Had more rain last night with a very high wind, it is quite cold to day. Was plowing sod all day. Father completed the piggery it is a very neat little building. October. Wednesday, 19. 1870. Was engaged in ridging all day. Father drove up to Charleston to Tp of Caledon Fall Fair, he was one of the judges on cattle. They get up a good show and have a large attendance. Spent the evening peeling apples. Thursday, 20. Spent the forenoon at Mr. Gammersons making cider with his cider press. made 36 gals of good cider. Was plowing this afternoon. Had a visit from Mr. Fraser from Esquesing. Friday, 21. Was engaged in plowing up the sod in the young orchard, there is a good deal of clover on it yet, but there is some wire worm in it which will be killed by plowing. Had a heavy thunder shower this evening. October. Saturday, 22. 1870. Was plowing sod again today Went to Brampton this afternoon and got my hair barbered at J.E. Wood's Shop spent the evening at home reading the newspapers. Mother came home this evening from J.C.S. has been there all week. �Sunday, 23. Went to S.S. this morning Supt abs Lesson Luke VI 40th to 45th, Was at Zion this afternoon had no preacher Mr. Henderson disappointed Went to P.M. Church in Brampton this evening and heard Mr. Rev. Oakley preach text Rev XXI 4th Monday, 24. Was ridging in the front field all day. Had a visit from Mr. Thompson 4th line East, he intends starting to Missouri tomorrow on a visit to the friends. Had another Shorthorn b calf from "Coral" today. It was a warm day. October. Tuesday, 25. 1870. Went to Brampton early this morning and received from Mr. W. Broddy $47 amt of note blonging to Uncle Adam Walke up to Edmonton this forenoon to the township Plowing Match there were 40 teams plowing and made capital work, the Silver Cup was given to William Drinkwater. It was a cold wet day. Wednesday, 26. Was rebuilding the line fence with help of Erastus Bunting between him and us, there is a good fence all the way. Spent the evening in reading the Country Gentleman a New York agricultural journal. Sold 2 ram lambs to T Cravforth for $8.75, making $99.75 for 11 ram lambs of the season. Thursday, 27. Rained all forenoon. Commenced pulling turnips by hand, it is hard work the ground is soft that the plow will not work right. pulled nearly one fifth, Edwin Dixon is staying all night with us brought down a load of wheat for sale. October. Friday, 28. 1870. Was at the same work as yesterday. Drew in with waggon to driving house root cellar 8 loads of turnips, they are in fine order. Mr. James Westervelt was married this evening to Miss Susan Learment, at residence of brides father Lot 22 Centre Road. �Saturday, 29. Had additional help of one hand at the turnip harvest (little) Jim Bunting. Have nearly 2/3rds of them pulled. Hauled 12 more loads in; J.C. Snell spent part of the evening here in social chat. Sunday, 30. Went to S.S. this morning on foot, Supt pres. lesson Luke - VI '46 to 48th. the Supt distributed a copy of "British Workman for each family represented at the school. Heard Rev A.L. Russel preach at Zion this afternoon text- John XIV 21st. A cold east wind all day, set in a heavy rain storm this evening. October. Monday, 31. 1870. A cold disagreeable day with frequent showers of rain With the help of two extra hands making 4 of us pulled over an acre of turnips this afternoon the ground is very soft and wet. There has been a great deal of rain during the past month, had very Nov. Tuesday, 1. little frost for the season. Hauled in 11 loads of turnips this afternoon. Killed a ewe lamb for mutton. Paid Mr. W. Campbell $18.88 being the amount of blacksmiths bill. Wednesday, 2. Was at the same work as yesterday. Drew in 5 loads of turnips this forenoon Mr. and Mrs. H. Joness came here at noon and staid till night. Harry helping us with his team, hauled in 18 loads this after noon. Aunt Catherine Ferguson came to day from Missouri. Nov. Thursday, 3. 1870. Finished the turnip harvest to day. J. Learment helping us to finish. Drew in 16 loads today, making 70 loads of turnips, about 2000 bushels the cellar is not quite full. Spent the evening at Aunt Lizzies in Brampton. �Friday, 4. Hauled 2 loads of barley to Brampton today, 1st load 50 bush 2nd 62 bush 112 bush at .61 cents, it is not a good sample and did not get the highest price Aunt Catherine came up with us tonight and we spent the evening listening to Missouri yarns. Saturday, 5. Had splendid weather this week like Indian summer. Was engaged today in plowing up the turnip ground. Went to Brampton this evening and bought a pair of long boots from J. Coynes at $4.50, also bought 2 Bibles (pocket) at 30 cents a piece. Nov. Sunday, 6. 1870. Went to S S. this morning, Supt Pres. lesson - Matt - VIII 1st to 13th he gave to each member of infant classes a book for a present. Took dinner at J.L.S. Harry Joness and wife spent the afternoon there. Went to Brampton this evening and heard Rev W Keough preach text Eziekel XXXIII - 11th Monday, 7. Was ridging up turnip ground plowed 1/2 acre. Mrs J.C. Snell and children spent part of the day here. Father and Mother spent the evening visiting at Mr. Robert Smiths. Sold 9 Berkshires pigs 2 mo's old at $10 each to John Snell Tuesday, 8. Frequent southerly showers this forenoon which stopped the plow at noon. Spent the afternoon at W. McMicken's auction sale of their farm and Stock, on the whole it was successful sale the farm was bought by David Wiggins Sen for $5975. Nov. Wednesday, 9. 1870. A rough squally day. Turning quite cold towards night Father and mother drove down to Robert Gardener's and paid a note of $32.50 Mr. Gardener is very sick with typhoid fever. �Thursday, 10. Commenced the plowing again this afternoon it is very muddy work. Spent the evening pleasantly at Mr. E. Bunting's with Viney. E. Burnett and some young folks, had some lively games and chit chat. Friday, 11. Was engaged this forenoon in building a new fence on the Wiggins' line. sold 6 bush of barley to John Woodhall for seed. Plowed 3/4 of an acre this afternoon. Spent the evening at J.C. Snell's in social talk. The nights are very bright moon light. {previous page Nov 6 to 11 duplicated} Nov. Saturday, 12. 1870. Was plowing all day on the turnip ground plowed 1 1/2 acres Willie Learment left us this morning his time being out, paid him $59.. J.C.S. and J.C. Snell called here this evening and took the 9 young Berkshires away. Sunday, 13. Went to Brampton this morning to the Quarterly Meeting Rev W.L. McFadden preached text I Corinthinians XIII 12th verse Bishop Richardson of E.M. Church was present. Took dinner at Mrs. Trueman's and tea, also Heard Rev A Russel preach this evening text - John XVII 17th He is giving a course of sermons from that text Monday, 14. Was plowing again to day until noon, but gave it up for this fall it being so wet. Received from Mr. Fraser $6 for half dozen ewes to our ram. James Chisholm died yesterday 28 years of age Nov. Tuesday, 15. 1870. Was engaged today in drawing building stone from E. Buntings gravel pit down to Brampton for the foundation of the new steam grist mill which Mr. J.W. Maine is putting up. J. Learment spent the evening here. Had some snow showers today. �Wednesday, 16. Was engaged this forenoon in mulching the young apple trees with the slops and refuse of the kitchen. Father and mother went to the funeral of James Chisholm. Rev James Pringle preached a sermon at the house of deceased. Thursday, 17. Was building fence on the Wiggins' line with part cedar and the best of the old rails staked and galvanized wire at the corners. J.C. Snell called here for tea this evening on his way home from John Miller's sale of Sorthorns which took place yesterday in Pickering Nov. Friday, 18. 1870 Was threshing peas with the flail they do not yield well according to bulk of straw. Father went to Norval Mills with a grist and peas & barley for chopping. Spent the evening at John Woodhall's in chat. It was a cold blustering day, freezing all day Saturday, 19. A very cold day for the season Went to Brampton this afternoon, bought a pair of black kid gloves lined with wool for $1.50. Mrs J. C. Snell and children came here this afternoon and will stay all night Sunday, 20. Went to S.S. this morning Supt abs lesson Psalm XXXIII Heard Mr Holtby preach at Zion at 2 1/2 P.M. - text Matt V - 16th vese J. C. S. and family and Miss Sarah Snell took dinner here to day Went to Brampton Church to night. heard Rev McFadden text Isaiah LI - 1st verse Nov. Monday, 21. 1870. Spent the forenoon in picking stones off the meadows for next season. Was plowing again this afternoon on the turnip land and finished it except one ridge, there is an inch or two of frost making it hard plowing. Spent the evening at home reading the Country Gentleman. �Tuesday, 22. Was engaged in digging post holes and setting gate post and hanging a new gate between the house and barn next to new hog-pen. Housed in the cattle and sheep tonight for the first time this autumn A snow storm set in this evening from the N.E. Wednesday, 23. Nearly a foot of snow this morning making everything of a wintry appearance continues pretty cold throughout the day. Went to Brampton this afternoon with the cutter bought a Daily Glove and a copy of Harpers' Illustrated Weekly which is very interesting on account of European War Nov. Thursday, 24. 1870. A fine day, snow thawing slowly. Had a visit from Mr and Mrs Joness this afternoon and evening they are lively company. Harry sang some songs and accompanied with the melodeon Friday, 25. Was threshing peas with flail and tinkering about Spent the evening at home in chat with J Learment The Brampton Markets are wheat - $1.18. Barley 55 peas 65 Pork $5.00 6 per cwf. Butter 20 Eggs 20 cents per doz. Saturday, 26. J.C. Snell called here this morning telling us of the death of Robert Gardener, died yesterday morning - aged - 63 Father and Mother went to Brampton and bought some oil cloth carpet for the hall and brass wire rods for stair carpet. Nov. Sunday, 27. 1870. Went to S.S. this morning Supt pres. lesson Luke VII - 19 to 23, the school keeps up a good average attendance Mr. Robert Burnett spent the afternoon at our place. Rev A.L. Russel preached at Zion Heard him preach in Brampton this evening text Mark I - 30, 31. The roads are very muddy. �Monday, 28. A dense fog prevailed all day. Father and mother drove down to Robert Gardener's funeral. Rev Enoch Wood of Toronto preached the sermon, there was a large attendance. Tuesday, 29. Spent the forenoon at Mr. John Snell's farm Willow Lodges took dinner at J. C. Snell's was threshing peas with flail this afternoon. Wrote a letter this evening to Cincinnati to Messrs Hitchcock & Walden for specimen number of "Golden Hours". Nov. Wednesday, 30. 1870. A beautifully warm day. Messrs Josiah Hunter and Peter Smith came at noon today with threshing machine During the past month there has been considerable rain making plowing disagreeable but very little frost for the season. Dec. Thursday, 1. Spent the afternoon at Mr. Henry Modeland's auction sale of farm stock and implements it was pretty largely attended and the stock brought very fair prices the farm was not sold, No 13 2nd line east. Mrs Joel Hemphil was waiting at our place. Friday, 2. Was engaged today in threshing fall and spring wheat, the fall turned out well and a good sample but the other is poor stuff A very fine day - very little frost last night Saved all the chaff packing it in the barn floor, and more than half of the straw. Dec. Saturday, 3. 1870 Finished threshing oats today at noon, they yielded very well, will have about 250 bush of 6 acres. Moved the thresher up to Ambrose Woodhal's and threshed this afternoon. Miss Elizabeth Burnett left here today here time being out she is going to spin yarn at John Campbells. �Sunday, 4. Went to S.S. this morning Supt pres. Lesson Luke VII 36 to 50th Had a disapointment at Zion today. Mr. Walker (local preacher) being appointed - only 10 present, Heard Rev Mr Russel preach in Brampton tonight - Matt XIII 3 & 4th It was a nice mild day, like Indian Summer Monday, 5. Was engaged this afternoon in splitting white oak stakes for fencing out of old logs, having laid in the busk about 40 years and are yet quite sound. Very dark and foggy all day with strong east wind, rained heavily this evening Dec. Tuesday, 6. 1870. At the same work as yesterday. Walked across the fields to J.C. Snell's and brought home my sister 'Rilly', J.C.S. was at Robert Smiths at a committee meeting appointed the county S.S. Convento for first week in January next The young folks from E. Bunting's & A. Bunting's was up this evening Wednesday, 7. Had a pleasant time in chat and music and games. Was engaged in splitting black ash rails and chopping cord-wood All the timber we are cutting has been blown down through the summer by wind storms Thursday, 8. Spent the forenoon at J. Learments helping to kill and dress his hogs. J.C. Snell called and paid us $100 for the ten young Berkshires which were shown at Brampton Fair. Spent the afternoon in Brampton, bought a copy of Daily Telegraph and other articles Dec. Friday, 9. 1870. Froze pretty hard last night. Was very calm and cloudy all day. Was engaged in killing 6 hogs, 4 of which were 9 months old, & 2 eleven m'ths they averagged when weighed with the stellyards 200 lbs each, the lightest 173 lbs, the heaviest 237 lbs The average 224 lbs each, lightest 197, heaviest 260, �Saturday, 10. Was engaged this forenoon in cutting up and salting down the pork, packed it on a table in the cellar Went to Brampton this after noon and sold one of the hogs at $6.00 per cwt, it weighed 227 lbs, the stilyards making it 24 lbs lighter than its real weight. Sunday, 11. Went to S. School this morning Supt abs. Lesson Psalm - XXXIV. John R. Craig acted as superintendent. Had no sermon in Zion this after noon on account of Church Opening at Campbell's Cross Aunt Catherine came up last night and spent the day here. A cold frosty day. Dec. Monday, 12. 1870. Had another east snow storm last night, 8 or 10 inches of snow. Spent most of the day in cleaning and oiling the team and carriage harness with coal oil and lamp black. Warm and thawing fast, most of the snow has disappeared Tuesday, 13. Drove our folks and Aunt Catherine to Brampton this morning in the sleigh. father is on the Grand Jury. Was the only person around home today, which very rarely occurs. Mr. Crawford of Brampton and his son were here, his son Robert is going to stay here all winter and go to school Wednesday, 14. Drove mother in the sleigh up to J.C. Snell's, Mrs. J.C.S is sick. It is very rough sleighing Was sawing old rails into stove wood with the bucksaw this is sister Merilla's sixth birthday. Father was on the jury again today, received $1.25 per day and 10 cents per mile to Brampton. Received prospectus of Co Gentleman from Albany, N. York Dec. Thursday, 15. 1870. Was engaged today in chopping beach cord wood at the "other place" bush. It is cold freezing weather, the roads are wearing down some smoother. �Friday, 16. Was at the same occupation as yesterday. Drove to Brampton this evening in the buggy, bought various little articles, received at the Post office, our four newspapers, it is a bad plan they all come on the last 3 days of the week, throwing the evening entertainment in a heap Saturday, 17. Was hauling into the barn 1/2 of the peastack this forenoon, 4 small loads, they have stood the weather well only a few on the top of stack being damp had a board roof. Was chopping maple cord wood this afternoon. Took home 7 1/2 bush of oats borrowed from J. Learment. Dec. Sunday, 18. 1870. Went to S. School this morning Supt abs (on account of the death of Rev Jas Brook's eldest son he was drowned in Muskoka) - lesson - Luke VIII - J.C.S. and I drove to Brampton this afternoon called at T. B. Grimshaw's house Heard Rev Mr McFadden preach at 6 oclock - text I Corinthians XV - 34th verse. Monday, 19. Our folks went to Brampton this morning and bought a green colored spring lounger @ $7.00 also a nice table lamp @ $2.85, a new iron tea kettle $1.12 received my watch from W.A. Mitchell's had put in a new flap spring, price $1.00. Rode on horse back this afternoon down to Palestine to visit Alick. Tuesday, 20. Spent last evening pleasantly & profitably at a tea meeting at Palestine in the new P.M. Church dedicated on Sabbath last. Rev Jos Edgar delivered a lecture on "the greatest wonder in the physical world" which was man's body Mr R Aitken's Choir made excellent music. Spent today on the 3rd line east at Mr Charles at A. F. Campbell's residence �Dec. Wednesday, 21. 1870. Took breakfast this morning at Alick's (came home about noon today), he intends moving to Malton next week, which school he will teach for a year at $400 salary. We had about 6 inches of snow on Monday night and to day it has been very cold and freezing hard. Received on 19th a copy of "Golden Hours" from Cincinatti it is a nice monthly for boys and girls Thursday, 22. A bitter cold day, the thermometer about down to Zero. Spent the day threshing peas. Went this evening up to Mr Jordan's day school exhibition held in the school house at No 16 the entertainment consisted of tea & cakes, dialogues and recitations by the scholars and music. Friday, 23. Was chopping maple cord-wood all day in the lower bush, the trees are forozen quite through making it difficult to drive wedges. Father went to Brampton with some fowls - 2 geese wheighing 12 lbs each @ 7 cents per lb. = $1.68 60 cents for pair of ducks, and 35 " {cents} per pair for 4 pr of chicken {duplicate of previous page} Dec. Saturday, 24. 1870. Was at the same work as yesterday. Got the working team of horses shod at Edmonton today at R. Quins shop Drove to Brampton this afternoon in the sleigh and Christmas presents and candies for the children. Spent the evening at home singing and playing melodeon. The cold weather continues. Christmas - Sunday, 25. - Day - Day -- Went to S. School this morning Supt pres, - Lesson - Luke - VIII - 22 to 25th. The Supt gave each child a Christmas box in the shape of a handful of candy. Heard Rev James Pearen preach this afternoon text - II Corinthian - IV - 7th verse He took tea at our place - heard him preach in Brampton text Matt IV, 1 to 10 �Monday, 26. J.C. Snell and family staid all last night here. Drove to Brampton this morning with the sleigh and brought up Aunt Lizzie and family and Aunt Catherine to spend the day and eat Christmas dinner at our place. Spent the evening at Robert Nichols at No 10. A cold day and good sleighing Dec. Tuesday, 27. 1870. Was chopping cord wood all day in the lower bush. Father drove Jane and family home in the cutter. Mother bought a new black silk dress of 13 yards at 95 cents per yd. Wednesday, 28. The cold weather continues. Father drove up to Mr. John Snell's and bought a shearling ewe (bred by Robert Gardiner) at $7. Was fanning up peas stored in the driving house 14 bush. Mr. Crawford from Brampton spent the evening here in social chat. Thursday, 29. Had the keenest frost last night and this morning of the season. the thermometer fell 6 or 8 degrees below zero. Was hauling a pea stack into the barn and killing rats. Sister Viney & Jennie Trueman were collecting for the Bible Society. Miss Trueman staid here all night. Dec. Friday, 30. 1870 Very stormy all day snowing fast from the south. Was engaged this forenoon in driving the B.S. Collectors around in the cutter they collected over $8 one the Centre Road from Brampton to Edmonton. Mr & Mrs John Tribble drove down from Amarenth in a one horse sleigh. Drove to Brampton this evening Saturday, 31. and brought Aunty Peacock & Mary up here. Was engaged this forenoon in killing and dressing a fat 2 year old heifer with the help of J. Learment. it dessed of beef, the hide weighed 73 lbs, sold at 7 cents per lb. Spent the afternoon in hauling cordwood from the lower bush. John Tribble and wife spent the evening here Retired to rest at the �close of the year which has just rolled away. It was a mild day with frequent snow showers MEMORANDA. CASH ACCOUNT, JANUARY. Received. Paid. $ cts $ cts 10th Mailed 3 letter 24th To Mr. A Woodhall for the S.S. Missionary 50 25th From John Lindsay being am’t of note Adam Ferguson holds against him 45 00 31st “ For Wesley’s Hymns $ 1 ___________ 00 30 �“{For} Rachaels Noble’s Experience” a Temperance Tale Debtor to 1 90 <tbody> CASH ACCOUNT, FEBRUARY. Received Paid $ cts $ cts 19th Sold 10 bush and 15 lbs of red Clover seed @ $6.25 per bush 64 00 “ Sold 2 bush of Alsike Clover seed @$9.00 18 00 �22 Sent by J. Campbell to Levi Cositt Guelph for Fanning Mill 23 00 24th Bought in Toronto 1 box of raisins 28 lbs 7 lbs tea @.48cts 1 pair Sheep shears 2 3 1 00 00 00 25th Sold 3 bush and 10lbs of Alsike @$9.00 28 50 28th Received from J.C. Snell for 4 50 �½ bush of Alsike 115 29 00 00 29 00 Balance on hand 86 00 </tbody> CASH ACCOUNT, MARCH. Received Paid $ cts $ cts 4th 13 squares of shingles @ $1.50 per square A square containing 720 19 50 12th For “Canadian Church 1 00 �Harmonist” 26th To Collectors for the Bible Society 50 Debtor to $21 00 <tbody> CASH ACCOUNT, APRIL. Received. Paid. 5th Sold a Grade Cow for - $ 50 cts 00 $ cts 11th Bought 2 pigs 3 mos old @ $ 4 each 8 00 12th Bought a jack-nife @ - -- 65 14th Bought a horse 25 �curry comb @ 23rd Paid for a suit of Grey Tweed Check - - 15 00 26th Received form Mr. John Newhouse the amt and interest of Adam Ferguson’s note against Mr Vernon 32 45 50 00 23 90 23 90 Balance on hand 26 10 �CASH ACCOUNT, MAY. Received. Paid. $ C $ C 1st Paid to Miss Sarah W. Snell, Collector, for the W. Ms. M Society - - 4 00 4th Bought a straw hat and a silk necktie @ 50 9th Sold a white steer 2 years old @ 26 00 13th Sold roan steer same age as the white one @ 34 00 �14th To 12 lbs of beef 1 58 20th Sold fat calf 3 25 21st Bot pair of shoes 2 25 24th Spent on Oakville trip 3 00 25th Sold 56 bush of barley @ 50 cents 26 00 11 25 26th “ {barley} 135 bush 67 50 27th “ {barley} 66 “{bush} 33 00 30th “ Berkshire sow 3 months old 12 00 27th Sold a fat sheep 16 00 �Balance on hand $196.50 207 75 </tr> CASH ACCOUNT, JUNE. Received. Paid. $ C $ C 4th French Bedstead 3 50 “ Iron Chair 1 40 “ Cane seated Rocking Chair 3 75 10th Bought some Stationery and Tooth Powder 25 �14th Bought a 2 inch Chisel 75 15th Paid for Paint 10 16th “ “ “ 9 70 17 “ G. Adams for masoning 6 20 18 “ A. Bunting for Carpentry 3 30 21 Sold to J. Campbell 8 bush of lime 1 00 23 Sold 230 lbs wool @ .29 66 75 24 Paid to W. Collins for 18 70 �painting 27 Paid for 2 pr of Pants 2 00 67 75 59 75 59 75 Balance on hand 8 00 30th “ at end of half year $293. 70 CASH ACCOUNT, JULY. Received. Paid. $ C $ C 9th Sold 28 bush peas .68 19 04 14th Sold 62 bush barley at 37 20 �60 cents 26th Paid to Nathan Patterson for wages 4 00 27th To R. Nichols for window sash 1 20 56 24 5 20 5 20 $51 04 </tr> CASH ACCOUNT, AUGUST. Received. Paid. $ C $ C �20th Paid for a Photographic Album 1 75 “ “ Thermometer 50 2 25 </tr> CASH ACCOUNT, SEPTEMBER. Received. Paid. $ C $ C 16th Paid hired man’s wages 35 00 24th “ to F.W. Stones for pair of ewes 31 00 �66 00 </tr> CASH ACCOUNT, OCTOBER. Received. Paid. $ C $ C 14th Sold to K. Chisholm & Co. 59 bush barley at .62 cts 36 58 15th “ “ 61 bush “ 37 82 26th Received for the last two ram lambs $8.75 making a total for 10 r. 99 75 �lambs 174 15 CASH ACCOUNT, NOVEMBER. Received. Paid. $ C $ C 1st Paid blacksmith bill 18 00 3rd Paid to J. Coyne for long Boots 4 50 19th Paid for pair of Kid Gloves 1 50 4th Sold to K. Chisholm and Co 112 bush barley at 61 cents 68 32 �9th Paid Robert Gardener’s note 32 50 12th “ Willie Learment for wages1 year 59 00 14th Received from Mr. Fraser 6 00 74 32 115 50 74 32 41 18 </tr> </tbody> CASH ACCOUNT, DECEMBER. 1870 Received. Paid. $ C $ C �1st Received from M Cation for 3 old ewes 13 00 8th Received from J. C. Snell for Berkshires 100 00 3rd Paid Peter Smith for 2 ½ days threshing - 16 00 “ “ E. Burnett balance of wages 5 50 10th Received for pork 225 lbs at $6.00 per cwt 13 50 15th Received for sundries 4 20 �17th “ from J. Woodhall 2 00 19th Paid for sundry articles of house furniture and groceries 20 00 23 Received for fowls 3 68 30 “ Bo't a Diary for 1871 A box of Collars Paid to B. Society 45 20 50 136 58 42 65 42 65 93 93 �Balance for first six months $293.70 Balance for last six months $215.71 Balance on hand at the close of the year $409.41 Amount of Money Received during the year from various sources $1000. Nearly For more information on John Ferguson, 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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Scanned Microfilm of Manuscript & Typed Transcription Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource John Ferguson Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Courtesy of the Archives of Ontario 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, Peel County, Chinguacousy Township, Ontario UG Transcription Progress Scripto transcription progress Done Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2>THE CANADIAN POCKET DIARY FOR 1870</h2> Toronto: PUBLISHED BY BROWN BROS., 66 KING STREET EAST </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> CALENDAR FOR THE YEAR 1870 RATES OF POSTAGE on letters, per half ounce. Canada and P. Edward Island, if prepaid 3 cents if unpaid 5 cents. United States, if prepaid 6 cts., if unpaid 10 cts. Great Britain and Ireland by Canadian Packet, 121/2 cents. Do. Do. by New York do. 15 cents. Newfoundland, 12 1/2 cents - must be prepaid. British Colombia and Vancouver's Island, 10 cts. Must be prepaid Red River, 6 cents - must be prepaid On Newspapers: Transient newspapers, 2 cents each - must be prepaid. Printed and published in Canada, and posted from office of publication, if paid quarterly in advance. Daily 30 cents, Tri-Weekly 15 cents, Bi-weekly 10 cents, Weekly 5 cents, per quarter; if unpaid 1 cent will be charged on delivery. Periodicals: To any part of Canada, P. Edward Island, Newfoundland, or the United States, 1 cent per 4ozs, prepaid. To United Kingdom, per Canadian packet, 2 cents each, prepaid; weighing less than 1 oz., put up singly, 1/2 cent each, prepaid. Books, Circulars, Pamplets, &c. To any place in Canada, P.E. Island, Newfoundland, or the United States, 1 cent per oz., prepaid. Book packets to the United Kingdom, 4ozs. 7cts, 8ozs. 12 1/2 cents and so on, 12 1/2 cents per 8 ozs. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <div class="toc"> <div class="toctitle"> <h2>Contents</h2> </div> <ul><li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#TABLE_OF_STAMP_DUTIES">1 TABLE OF STAMP DUTIES</a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Stamps_required_on_Notes.2C_Drafts_or_Bills_of_Exchange.2C_executed_singly">2 Stamps required on Notes, Drafts or Bills of Exchange, executed singly</a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#On_Drafts_of_Bills_of_Exchange_in_duplicate:">3 On Drafts of Bills of Exchange in duplicate:</a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#On_Drafts_or_Bills_of_Exchange_in_more_parts_than_two:">4 On Drafts or Bills of Exchange in more parts than two:</a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#LAW_TERMS">5 LAW TERMS</a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#BANK_HOLIDAYS">6 BANK HOLIDAYS</a></li> </ul></div> <h2>TABLE OF STAMP DUTIES</h2> <h2>Stamps required on Notes, Drafts or Bills of Exchange, executed singly</h2> For $25 and under, ............ 1 cent For $50 and over $25 ..........2 cents For $100 and over $50 ........3 cents For each additional $100 3 cents For each additional fraction of $100 3 cents <h2>On Drafts of Bills of Exchange in duplicate:</h2> For $100.............................2 cents For each additional $100 2 cents For each additional fraction of $100 - 2 cents <h2>On Drafts or Bills of Exchange in more parts than two:</h2> For $100- 1 cent For each additional $100 - 1 cent For each additional Fraction of $100 - 1 cent. Interest made payable at the maturity of any Bill &c., shall be counted as part of the principal sum. Stamps must be cancelled at the time of affixing the same, by writing or stamping thereon the date. The stamps for Notes, &c., to be affixed by the maker or drawer; and in case of any Draft or Bill of Exchange drawn out of this Province, by the acceptor or first indorser. <h2>LAW TERMS</h2> Hilary, 1st Monady in February to Saturday of ensuing week. Easter, 3rd Monday in May to Saturday of 2nd week thereafter Michelmas. 3rd Monday in November to Saturday of 2nd week thereafter. County Courts - Sittings for the trial of issues of fact and assessments of damages are held semi annually, to commence on the Second Tuesday in the months of June and December; except the County Court of the County of York, which holds three sittings each year, commencing respectively on the second Tuesday in the months of March, July and December. The several courts of general sessions of the Peace are held at the same time as the several County Courts. Assizes - Courts of Assize and Nisi Prius are held twice a year in every county or union of counties in Ontario, between Hilary and Easter Terms, and between the end of long vacation and Michelmas term, except the County of York, where there are held three in each year, commencing on Thursday next after the Municipal elections in January the Second Monday in April and the Secont Monday in October each year. Long vacation from 1st July to 21st August. <h2>BANK HOLIDAYS</h2> ONTARIO - New Years Day; Ash Wednesday (March 2); Good Friday (April 15); Easter Monday; Queens Birth Day; Christmas Day. QUEBEC - New Years Day; Epiphany; Anunciation; Good Friday; Ascension; Corpus Christi; St Peters; St Pauls; All Saints; Conception; Christmas and Queens Birthday; also, any day appointed by Proclamation for a General Fast or Thanksgiving. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2>ECLIPSES</h2> There will be six eclipses this year, four of the sun, and two of the moon. I. - A total eclipse of the moon January 17 in Asia and America, invisible in Canada. II. - A partial eclipse of the sun January 31, invisible in Canada. III - A partial eclipse of the sun June 28, invisible in Canada IV - A total eclipse of the moon, July 12, invisible in Canada, ending just before the moon rises. V. - a partial eclipse of the sun, July 28, invisible in Canada VI. - A total eclipse of the sun December 22, invisible in Canada . <h2>Morning and evening stars -</h2> Venus will be evening star until Feb. 23, then morning star until December 8. Mars will be the evening star until March 12, then morning star to December 16. Jupiter will be evening star until May 24, then morning star to September 18, then evening star for the rest of the year. Saturn will be the morning star until March 18, then evening star to Dec. 22. <h2>LIST OF SUNDAYS IN 1870</h2> JANUARY - 2 - 9 - 16 - 23 - 30 FEBRUARY = 6 - 13 - 20 - 27 MARCH - 6 - 13 - 20 - 27 APRIL - 3 - 10 - 17 - 24 MAY - 1 - 8 - 15 - 22 - 29 JUNE 5-12-19-26 JULY 3-10-17-24-31 AUGUST 7-14-21-28 SEPTEMBER 4-11-18-25 OCTOBER 2-9-6-23-30 NOVEMBER 6-13-20-27 DECEMBER 4-11-18-25 === JANUARY 1870 === Moons Phases: <table><tbody><tr><td>Moons Phase.</td> <td>D.</td> <td>H.</td> <td>M..</td> </tr><tr><td>New Moon.</td> <td>1</td> <td>6</td> <td>48.</td> </tr><tr><td>First Quarter</td> <td>9.</td> <td>3..</td> <td>44.</td> </tr><tr><td>Full Moon</td> <td>17</td> <td>9.</td> <td>27</td> </tr><tr><td>Last Quarter</td> <td>24</td> <td>5</td> <td>5</td> </tr></tbody></table><table><tbody><tr><td>D.</td> <td>D.W.</td> <td>S.R.</td> <td>S. 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I drove over to Mr Isaac Modeland's in the cutter and took dinner then Uncle Taylor and family came to our place from Oakville J. E Snell, Uncle T, and I drove to Brampton this evening and took tea with Martin Shipley & wife, they were married on the 23rd of Decem 1869 Sunday 2 Mr & Mrs J C Snell spent yesterday and last evening at our place. Aunt M Peacock and her daughter Sarah have been with us for a week. About 6 or 8 inches of snow fell last night, but it has rained heavily nearly all day New E Spent the day at home, which is a bad commencement for the New Year Monday 3 Very stormy day with a cold west wind, Finished threshing our clover. We have 75 bush of red clover and 64 {(644} bush of Alsike it was hardly dry enought to thresh clean. The threshers charge $18 for 3 days work Spent the evening at home in pleasant chat with friends </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> Jan. Tuesday, 4 1870 Was helping J. Learment thresh clover seed today it did not yield well. Uncle Taylor and family left here this forenoon for Oakville they took Sarah Peacock with them Aunt Mary went to Toronto on the cars. I spent the evening at home being very tired went to bed early. Wednesday, 5 Went to Brampton this forenoon and bought some fresh fish for my father to eat as he has been sick with a cold. Was at J. C. Snell's this afternoon he is away to Toronto. I put up the Mission bill in Zion the Meetings are hard work spent the evening at home. Thursday, 6 Was helping Erastus {Buntings?} thrash clover for seed it turns out very well he will have about 20 bush. Spent the evening at Ambrose Woodhall's It has been a cold day. This is good sleighing now and a great deal of cordwood going into Brampton Jan. Friday, 7 1870 Ambrose Woodhall and I drove down to Meadowvale this morning to attend the C.P.S.S. Convention. It was on the whole an interesting meeting and largely attended. I took dinner and tea at Mrs. Samuel Brown's and spent the time pleasantly with some very intelligent young people. Got home at 12 oclock. Saturday, 8 Spent the forenoon in slaughtering a fat 2 year old steer for beef. Edwin Dixon and his sister Janie came here today from Amaranth, he has a small load of spring wheat Spent the evening at J.C. Snells and hour or too at his fathers pleasantly chatting with friends. Got home about 10 oclock. Sunday, 9. Rev. D.G. Sutherland preached a Missionary sermon in Zion at 10.30 oclock this morning text - John VIII 12. Went to Brampton Church to night and heard Rev. Alex Sutherland preach a powerful sermon. Text Isaiah XXXIII 21, 22. It has been a very cold day There is good sleighing </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> Jan. Monday, 10 1870 Drove over to Stuart's saw mill in the Esquesing township (about 11 miles) and brought home one thousand feet of lumber. Went to Brampton this evening and mailed 3 letters. I spent the evening in the W.M. Missionary meeting Rev. W.M. {Punshon?} was powerful speaker, he made an excellent speech. Tuesday, 11 Recieved a copy of the Carthage Runner from Uncle Thomas Harrington yesterday it is a weekly paper of six pages Was engaged in hauling fire wood from the lower brush The weather has been somewhat milder the past 2 days and to night it is raining quite smartly from the south. Wednesday, 12 Was a very wet day raining from N.E. Was engaged in hauling firewood from lower brush. I went up to Zion about 5 oclock this evening put on a fire and lit the lamps for the Missionary Meeting, a very small attendance, but we raised $30 by subscription. Jan. Thursday, 13 1870 Rev J. Howard stayed all night with us he being the only one on the {deputation?} he lives in Orangeville. A very stormy cold day. Sold a fat cow for $30. It is a very frosty night Spent the evening at home in sifting Alsike clover seed. It is a slow job, all done with a hand seive. Friday, 14 Was a very cold day. Drove over to the Gore Mills with 12 bush of wheat and 20 bush of oats and peas for meal. It was very slow work grinding because of the ice backing up the water Got home about 6.30 this eveing It was the coldest ride I have had this season. Spent the evening reading the newspapers. Saturday, 15 Recieved yesterday a pamphlet from Uncle Adam {Tualing?} on the American {unclear, sar?}. Went to Brampton this afternooon to the C.P.A.S. Meeting for the election of officers for this year. it was a stormy meeting nearly all officers elect are Long's. It was quite a warm day and rained heavily from S.W. J.C.S. spent the afternoon and worked with us </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> Jan. Sunday, 16 1870 Went to S.S. this morning quite a large attendance our Supt. present - lesson Matt II 13 to the end. Heard Rev D.G. Sutherland preach in Zion at 2 PM Text John XXI - 17th verse. Heard him preach the same sermon in Brampton to night. I saw Miss M.J. Thayne from Orangeville Monday, 17 A very wet day and warm, thawing very fast. Drove my sister Lavina over to school this morning in the cutter. Spent most of the day at the blacksmith's shop getting horses shod. Spent the evening at home playing the melodeon and reading. Tuesday, 18 Great change in the weather since yesterday, it being a very cold day, and some of the fields are almost a sheet of ice. Spent the day in sifting Alsika clover seed which is a very tedious job on account of the smallness of the seed. Heard Dr Osniston lecture in W. M. Church Brampton on "Everybody's school" it was an excellent lecture and well recieved Jan. Wednesday, 19 1870 Father and Mother went to Mr. J. W. Main's on a visit and was there all day. I was at J.C. Snell's this afternoon about half an hour This has been a nice mild day but the Etobicoke is so high with the late rains that the sideroad is impassible the water being over the road about 2 feet. Thursday, 20 Went over to Mr. Stuarts sawmill (Esquesing) and brought home one thousand feet of 3rd quality lumber worth $3.50. The road is very icy, but good sleighing Spent the evening pleasantly at J.C. Snell's with some young folks Misses R. Carter and Emma Nickols the chief game was {Quintettes?} Got home at 10.40 oclock. Friday, 21 Was out early this morning and went to Caledon for fence-posts and brought home 40 posts they were very large and paid 6 cents a piece for them being drawed out of the swamps for the road. The road is very icy and renders travelling difficult. Spent the evening at home. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> Jan. Saturday, 22 1870 Went to Caledodn again today and brought home 85 rails getting them out of Mr. Bells swamp. it is a very rough road. Got home about half past four Mr. J.C. & Mrs. J.C. Snell spent the evening at our place. Aleck came up to day, he drove up with his pony and cutter. Spent the evening pleasantly. Sunday, 23 Slept late this morning and did not get to S. School. Aleck and I drove up to J.C. Snell's and took dinner. Was at Zion this afternoon but the preacher dissappointed the audience by his absence. Heard Rev D.G. Sutherland preach in Brampton tonight. Spent rest of evening at Uncle William Ferguson's, he is now very sick Monday, 24 A very cold day. Went to Caledon for cedar rails brought home 85. Spent the evening very pleasantly at a social meeting of the S. School on Ebenezer some of the teachers gave short speeches and we had cakes and tea. I was presented by Miss Sarah Snell with her photograph which is an excellent one. Jan. Tuesday, 25 1870 There fell 2 or 3 inches of snow to day. Was hauling firewood from the lower brush the creek being just frozen hard enough to bear the team. Father went to Brampton to day to see Uncle William he is a great deal worse Protracted meetings commenced to night in Zion, there were only 10 present. Rev D.G. Sutherland was there. Wednesday, 26 Was at the same work as yesterday this forenoon and finished hauling firewood having enough to last until next winter. Was hauling elm and hemlock rails for the live fence between Erastus Banting and I spent the evening at the meeting. 21 present. The young minister from Georgetown preached text - II Corinthians V 18 Thursday, 27 A nice clear day. Went to Mr. Stuarts Sawmill (Esquesing) and brought home 6.72 feet of lumber. Got home at 4 o'clock Spent the eveneing at the protracted meeting in Zion there were about 30 present. Rev D.G. Sutherland preached text - Psalm XI from 3rd verse </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> Jan. Friday, 28 1870 Finished hauling firewood having enough to burn a year. Was hauling elm rails and stakes also, have the lower brush cleared out. Spent the evening at the protracted meeting there were nearly 40 present Rev W. McFadden preached a good sermon Saturday, 29 {Avid?} staid over night at our place. A nice mild day Spent the forenoon in writing a letter to Uncle Adam sending him a cheque for $45. Went to Brampton this afternoon and done some little shopping visited Uncle William who is no better. Spent the evening reading the newspapers. Sunday, 30 Was at S.School this morning and had a short school our Supt. absent - lesson Matt II last 5 verses. Heard Rev DGS preach at Zion at 2 PM. Text Romans I 16th verse Quarterly Tickets renewed. Took tea and spent the evening at J.C.S. pleasantly in company with Miss S. W. Snell. Got home at 9 PM Jan. Monday, 31 1870 Went to Mr. Stuarts sawmill and brought home 9.50 feet of lumber. Came home by the Naval station. Spent the evening at the protracted meeting Rev. Mr. Mitchell preached (from Petrolia)Text Matt XVI - 26 verse Two book pedlars from Muskoka staid here all night. They have a large stock of books. Feb. Tuesday, 1 Which are published at the Wesleyan Book Room. I bought a copy of Wesleys Hymns for $1 and a Temperance tale called "Rachael's Soble's experience" @ 30 cents. The weather during the past month has been fine for winter, steady sleighing although quite a quantity of rain fell. Went to Zion at 3 o'clock afternoon for to split wood. Rev D.G. Sutherland preached text Revelations III 20th verse Wednesday, 2 Went to Stewarts sawmill to day for the last time and brought 1500 feet of green pine lumber. There fell 3 or 4 inches of snow which has improved the sleighing Spent the evening at the protracted meeting, a larger attendance both ministers. Revs W.L. Mcfadden preached(text Luke XV Prodigal Son. One came forward to the altar. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> Feb. Thursday, 3 1870 Went to Brampton to day with a load of oats 52 bush @ 26 cents per bush sold to K. Chisholm & Co. I saw a span of ponies belonging to K. Chisholm had all their hair closely clipped off leaving them a mouse color. Spent the evening at the protracted meeting. Rev. D.G.S preached. Two were forward to the alter. Friday, 4 A cold stormy day wind from the N.E. Commenced hauling soft wood to Haggert's Foundry Brampton, took down 3 cords @ $2.00 per cord. Spent the evening at the protracted meeting Rev W.L. Mcfadden preached text Roman's VI 23rd verse. Three were forward to the alter Go to bed at 10.30 these nights. Saturday, 5 Hauled 4 cords of wood to Brampton to day which makes 6 3/4 cords worth $13.50 {smudge makes words unclear} The sleighting {smudge} wards the {smudge} Spent the evening at home and finished reading Rachaels Noble's Experience Feb. Sunday, 6 1870 Went to S. School this morning there was a large attendance our Supt. present lesson Psalm IV. We had no preaching in Lion this afternoon but Rev. A Fletcher preached at 6 oclock this evening text - Acts XIII 40, 41. Quite a large congregation. J.C. Snell & wife to tea at our place. Monday, 7 Went to Caledon to day for fence posts and brought 43 and two large gate posts worth 5 cents and 20 cents a piece, had a good deal of trouble in getting them out as the swamp is rough, Got home about six oclock. Rev D.G. Sutherland preached in Zion to night text Matt XV 23rd verse One more forward to the altar. Tuesday, 8 Miss Lizzie Burnett has spent 2 days with us in serving, she is a clever and pleasant girl Rev D.G.S. preached again to nights text. "I am almost persuaded to be a Christian." There was a very fair attendance. Was brisking a colt by hauling firewood which job is now done for this season </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> Feb. Wednesday, 9 1870 Brought a load of lime from Mr. Townsend's lime kiln on the 5th line road - ro 30 - 26 bush worth 12 1/2 cents per bush. Rev W.L. McF. preached to night text - "Create in one a clean heart and renew a right spirit within me" Psalm II - There were two more forward to night to the alter Kezia Sr. and W. Aindle making 7 in all. Thursday, 10 Spent the afternoon in Brampt getting the newspapers, "Banner Guardian" and "Messenger" also bought a box of paper collars Rev D.G. Sutherland preached to night text John IV 13th & 14 a very good sermon three more came forward to the altar and we had a good meeting. A collect for word did {ill?} amount: $2.33. Friday, 11 Was engaged in clearing up a load of barley, and farming peas of which we have threshed already {unclear} 20 bush. Rev W.L. McFadden preached to night text "Turn ye for why will you die Oh house of Isreal - Ezekiel - Rev A. Fletcher assisted him there were two more forward. A very good attendance and good order. Feb. Saturday, 12 1870 Spent the day in sawing firewood with the bucksaw a choring around at other jobs. Father went to Brampton to the official Quarterly meeting. Quite a cold stormy day wind in the West Spent the evening at home preparing for Sunday, and reading the life and doings of Richard Heaver the Great English Revivalist. Sunday, 13 Went to Quarterly meeting at Brampton this morning Rev W. McCoullough from Oakville preached text - Ephesians III 14 to 21st verses Rev Flitcher preached in Zion this evening text John III 16th There was quite a large attendance but rather a dull meeting, there was no fresh seekers forward Not a very large attendance at Q. Meeting. Monday, 14 We had 2 or 3 inches of snow to day but is mild this evening like a {unsure}. Spent the day shaving firewood with bucksaw. {Unclear} horses one being very sick with distemper Rev W. L. McFadden preached text Peter IV 18th a very good sermon an average attendance but no fresh souls forwards </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> Feb. Tuesday, 15 1870 A very fine day and thawing fast Uncle George Burke and wife came to our place this evening from Pickering. Went up to the Church at 4 o'clock for to split wood. Rev W. McFadden preached text Prov III 35th A very good preached sermon. Another penitent forward, Sarah Snell, making 10 throughout the meeting. Wednesday, 16 Another fine day and cast such beautiful moon light. Uncle William visited J.C. Snell's today perhaps for the last time as he is growing worse all the time. Spent the day at spliting stove wood. Rev D.G.S. preached to night text II Kings V. 12th No fresh penitents forward but we had a good meeting. Recieved a Valentine from Aunt Jennie Barthay. Thursday, 17 A wet stormy day. We had a visit from Old Mr. and Mrs. Burke from Scarborough also Mr. John Snell and Mrs. J.C. Snell spent the afternoon with us. Had a very good meeting to night in Zion Lovefeast and sacrament and all were blessed in their soulds while listening to Christian experiences. Feb. Friday, 18 1870 Our visitors from Pickering and Scarborough started for home to day it being very cold again. Spent the evening pleasantly at the Anniversary of Brampton Baptist School not a very large attendance but they realized $20. Mr. A. Dicks presided and several interesting speakers addressed the meeting. Saturday, 19 The straw stack in our farmyard slipped over during the night and completley buried a pig (Berkshire) we had great difficulty on getting her out alive and is now only a little lame. Was engagged in building the stack again. Sold 10 bush of red clover seed @ $6.25 per bush to K. Chisholm Brampton. Spent evening at home Sunday, 20 One of the coldest days this winter Went to S.S. this morning small attendance Supt absent Text Psalm I - John Taylor preached at Zion this afternoon text Genesis VI 3rd 20 members in the class to day how glad I felt to see some of the backsliders returned to meeting. I spent the evening practising on the Melodeon </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> Feb. Monday, 21. 1870 If it is possible colder than it was yesterday and then are getting some huge snow drifts in the lanes and on the roads. Drove my sister over to day school this morning and went to Brampton and visited Uncle William who is growing gradually worse and suffering a good deal. Spent the evenin at home in music and reading. Tuesday, 22. Cold and blistering. Drove Lavina over to school in the cutter. Misses Elizabeth and Esther Burnett spent the after noon at our place. I drove them up to Campbelle's this evening and spent it at J.C.S. pleasantly in chat, and a game of Quintettes, "Familiar Quotations" Got home at 10 oclock. Wedensday, 23. Was engaged in fanning up peas and feedingthe stock. Wrote a letter to Uncle John Ferguson in St. Joe yesterday. J.C. Snell and wife took tea with us this evening. Spent the evening at the prayer meeting in Zion there were only ten present so that our meeting was short. Sister Jennie received a letter from Aunt Jennie. Feb. Thursday, 24, 1870. Father and J.C. Snell went to Toronto this morning on the {unclear}. Came home this evening. Father bought a box of raisins (28 lbs) for $2.00 and 7 lbs of tea @ 48 cents and registered our heifer calf Carrie i the Herd Book, she is the first Pure Bred Durham we have bred. Sister Jennie spent the day at our place also her daughter Mary Ellen. Friday, 25. Father sold 3 bush of {unclear} Clover seed to R. Chisholm @ $9 per bush. The weather is a good deal milder to day being clear and bright with warm sunshine. Went to Brampton to night and heard Prof. Wild give his great lecture "What will the world come to" he is a good speaker and reasons well. Not a very large attendance. Saturday, 26. Went to the Grove Mills this forenoon with 10 bags of peas and oats for chopping. Spent the afternoon in Brampton at Uncle William's he is growing worse every day and the lump is now a fearful size. Spent the evening at home preparing for Sunday and reading the newspapers. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> Feb. Sunday, 27. 1870 A very stormy day, snowing from the East all the time. Went to S.S. this morning about 24 present and our Supt. Lesson, Luke II 40th to 52nd he stated that our school had given $20 during the year for the S.S. Missionary Cause. Rev. D.G. Sutherland preached at Zion this afternoon text Revelations II and latter clause of 10th verse, it was a good sermon. 16 present. Monday, 28. Good sleighing all through this month and during the last two weeks very cold weather and blustering. Drove up to J.C. Snell's this afternoon and brought a "Church Harmonist" from there for to practice the tunes on the melodeon. John Learmont spent the evening at our place in social chat. March. Tuesday, 1. Spent the forenoon in going over to the Gore {?} Mills for the 20 bush of chopped grain. Spent the afternoon in docking the sheelp and doctoring a sick ram. The weather was mild with frequent westerly snow showers. Spent the evening pleasantly at J.C. Snell's in reading "Ladies Repository" and in conversation. Got home at 10:30 P.M. March. Wednesday, 2. 1870. A pretty cold day. Father and mother went to Brampton to see Uncle William who is radually getting worse. Bought a rat trap as the rats and mice are very plenty around the barn. Went up to Zion about 3'oclok for to practice on the melodeon before the commencement of the prayer meeting. There were 13 present. Thursday, 3. A fine clear day. Went to Henry {unclear}'s swamp at got a cedar pole 23 feet long for to make a ladder. Joshua Modeland with his wife and mother spent the afternoon at our place. Also Mr. and Mrs. Isaac Modeland from Elora, the latter intend staying all night and drive home tomorrow a distance of 45 miles. Friday, 4. Father and I drove over to Mr. Cook's sawmill in the Esquesing and purchased 9360 shingles at $2.08 per thousand. Mrs. {unclear} spent part of the day at our place she intends going to her husband in Kansas. To day is the fifth anniversary of my conversion. Miss Elizabeth Burnett was sewing to day at our place and will for a few days. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <div class="toc"> <div class="toctitle"> <h2>Contents</h2> </div> <ul><li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#March._Saturday.2C_5._1870.">1 March. Saturday, 5. 1870.</a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Sunday.2C_6.">2 Sunday, 6.</a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Monday.2C_7.">3 Monday, 7.</a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#March._Tuesday.2C_8._1870">4 March. Tuesday, 8. 1870</a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Wednesday.2C_9.">5 Wednesday, 9.</a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Thursday.2C_10.">6 Thursday, 10.</a></li> </ul></div> <h2>March. Saturday, 5. 1870.</h2> Another fine warm day and thawing quite fast. Finished threshing our peas by fanning up another 80 bush making nearly over 200 bush off about 7 acres. George Modeland called here this afternoon and took his mother home I drove Lizzie Burnett over home this evening, she is clever young woman <h2>Sunday, 6.</h2> Went to S School this morning our Sup present and a large attendance Lesson Psalms II - 12th verse. Mr J. Holtby preached at Zion this afternoon text Proverbs XXII 3rd verse. Kezia Snell came down and took tea at our place, we drove up to meeting at Edmonton {Lodge} and heard Mr Torrance preach. Drove Kezia home and spent the rest of the evning at J.C.S.'s. <h2>Monday, 7.</h2> Was engaged to day in making a ladder. Father went to Brampton to see Uncle William he is getting worse all the time. I drove up to J.C. Snell's this evening and brought mother home where she had been spending the day. Spent the rest of evening at home playing the melodeon. Jo. Learment came in for a social chit-chat. <h2>March. Tuesday, 8. 1870</h2> J.C. Snell drove father and I over in the sleigh to Mr Ackrow's Auction sale of partly Pure Bred and highly graded stock they were in good condition and brought high prices. Durham Cows @ 130 to $140, Grade Cows $75 to 90 sheep from $30 to 40 per pair He lives 4 or 5 miles below Malton in town'p of Etobicoke. Got home at 7 o'cl being gone nearly 12 hours <h2>Wednesday, 9.</h2> Drove down to Brampton this morning and brought up Mr George Armstrong and Mrs Trueman who spent the day at our place. Spent the evening at Mr {Tuflery's?} social given for the relief of Mrs Barnard, they realized $35 There was a great crowd of people from all parts of the township Got home shortly after 11 oclock. <h2>Thursday, 10.</h2> Was engaged to day in making a shaving horse. J.C. Snell and wife spent most of the day with us. Mr and Mrs Smith spent the afternoon here also. Spent the evening at the prayer meeting in Zion there were only 10 present but we had a very good meeting We had 3 inches more snow </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <div class="toc"> <div class="toctitle"> <h2>Contents</h2> </div> <ul><li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#March._Friday.2C_11._1870">1 March. Friday, 11. 1870</a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Saturday.2C_12">2 Saturday, 12</a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Sunday.2C_13">3 Sunday, 13</a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#March._Monday.2C_14._1870.">4 March. Monday, 14. 1870.</a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Tuesday.2C_15.">5 Tuesday, 15.</a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Wednesday_16.">6 Wednesday 16.</a></li> </ul></div> <h2>March. Friday, 11. 1870</h2> Went to Norval Mills with 35 bush of peas and oats for chopping, had to wait until 5 o'clock for it but it was well ground Spent the evening at Zion practicing with Mr Snell's young folks the tunes for singing in the Church. <h2>Saturday, 12</h2> A very cold day for the season. Went to Brampton this afternoon and bought a "Canadian Church Harmonist" for $1.00 at Meguire and Bannisters Drug and Book store and a bottle of hair Oil for 25 cents also a bottle of Mucillage. Spent the evening at home preparing for Sunday, shaving etc etc <h2>Sunday, 13</h2> A very stormy Sunday, I think over a foot of snow fell. Went to S.S. supt absent - lesson - Matt III. Miss Nellie Snell was present from Cheltenham. Rev W. McFadden preach at Zion text - Timothy II 15th. Heard of the death of Mr James McGuire S.S. Missionary on Friday last. Spent the evening at home playing the Melodeon <h2>March. Monday, 14. 1870.</h2> A fine day after the storm Finished making a ladder 22 feet long. Spent the evening at Uncle William's and my father with some friends, he is very weak and suffers a great deal in body and mind. <h2>Tuesday, 15.</h2> Drove down to Mr Chisholm's Mills with a grist of nearly 24 bush. Was at the Spring Assizes for the county about 2 hours listening to lawyers and the judge, it is quite interesting to hear them. I rode up with J.C.S. to his place and staid all night. <h2>Wednesday 16.</h2> A very stormy day, commenced snowing about 9 oclock last night and continued all day. Spent most of the day at J.C. Snell's reading and playing the melodeon Went up to Mr John Snell's in the evening and staid all night spent the evening pleasantly with the young folks playing Quintettes and on singing </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <div class="toc"> <div class="toctitle"> <h2>Contents</h2> </div> <ul><li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#March._Thursday.2C_17._1870.">1 March. Thursday, 17. 1870.</a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Friday.2C_18.">2 Friday, 18.</a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Saturday.2C_19.">3 Saturday, 19.</a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#March._Sunday.2C_20._1870.">4 March. Sunday, 20. 1870.</a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Monday.2C_21.">5 Monday, 21.</a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Tuesday.2C_22.">6 Tuesday, 22.</a></li> </ul></div> <h2>March. Thursday, 17. 1870.</h2> The storm has abated this morning leaving about 2 feet more snow which is badly drifted. J.C. Snell drove me home in the sleigh and had great difficulty in travelling having to shovel part of the road I enjoyed my visit to Mr Snell's very well being well entertained by all. Was at Brampton this afternoon and received the C. Messenger {The Canadian Messenger, a periodical publication} for 15th March <h2>Friday, 18.</h2> A fine clear day. Drove father and mother down to Uncle William's this morning in the sleigh he is a great deal worse Went to the Post Office and got the Globe and the Banner Had a drive this afternoon around a 1000 acres. John {Hindle?} started for Missouri on Wednesday Morning last. <h2>Saturday, 19.</h2> Went to Chisholm's Mills this morning and brought home the grist. It is a fine warm day. J.C. Snell and wife took tea at our place to night on their way to Edmonton. Spent the evening at home and took a full bath the first for two months for fear of taking cold <h2>March. Sunday, 20. 1870.</h2> Drove father down to Brampton early this morning. came back and went to S.S. our supt pres - lesson, Psalm III. I played the melodeon in S.S. for the first time, also played it at Zion this afternoon, but had no preacher spent the evening at Uncle William's and father intends sitting up with him all night. <h2>Monday, 21.</h2> It's thawing a good deal and the snow is quite soft. Had a visit from Mrs Joseph Bauer and her son Jonathan. Was down to Uncle William's this afternoon Mr and Mrs Robert Gardiner were there and she is going to stay all week. Spent the evening at home playing on the melodeon out of the "Gem". <h2>Tuesday, 22.</h2> Went to Brampton this morning with my father, he has to be at Uncle William's nearly all the time. Received all the back numbers of "Country Gentleman" from Jan 1st and will take the remainder of the volumes. Spent the evening at J.C. Snell's in pleasant conversation. Got home at 10-20 oclock. It is quite cold and freezing hard to night. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <div class="toc"> <div class="toctitle"> <h2>Contents</h2> </div> <ul><li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#March._Wednesday.2C_23._1870.">1 March. Wednesday, 23. 1870.</a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Thursday.2C_24.">2 Thursday, 24.</a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Friday.2C_25.">3 Friday, 25.</a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#March._Saturday.2C_26._1870.">4 March. Saturday, 26. 1870.</a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Sunday.2C_27.">5 Sunday, 27.</a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Monday.2C_28.">6 Monday, 28.</a></li> </ul></div> <h2>March. Wednesday, 23. 1870.</h2> A fine clear day but a cold North wind. Spent the evening at Uncle Williams and sat up with him all night, Mr Perry sat up also, he takes a great deal of care and attention and eats a great quantity of ice. It is a tiresome job to keep awake all night <h2>Thursday, 24.</h2> Came home at noon to day. Mrs John Snell and June spent all afternoon at our place they were at the funeral of Mrs Christopher Cheyne who died on Tuesday last. Drove father down to Brampton this evening he is going to stay all night. Rev W.L. McFadden preached the finest sermon in Cheyne's Church T. Township <h2>Friday, 25.</h2> Spent the day in feeding stock and sawing stovewood. John Simpson {illegible word} died last night he has been sick most of the winter was quite an old man age 75 Spent the evening practicing {illegible word} tunes at J.C. Snell's with Kezia and Emma Snell and Lavina, it will take a good deal of practice to sing well. <h2>March. Saturday, 26. 1870.</h2> Was engaged this forenoon in feeding and taking care of stock. We have 18 young lambs they are growing fast and are strong and healthy. Went to Brampton this afternoon Mr and Mrs Robert Gardiner were at Uncle Williams. Received a copy of "Country Gentleman" from Albany New York <h2>Sunday, 27.</h2> A very stormy day, it snowed quite fast all day from the East with a strong wind piling it into great heaps. Spent the day entirely at home. Mrs J.C. Snell was here all day being storm-staid she came here last night. J.C.S. went down to Uncle Williams to sit up with him all night. <h2>Monday, 28.</h2> The storm has eased leaving nearly all the lanes and roads impassable with snow drifts Spent the forenoon in shovelling out our lane and off the roofs of buildings as the snow is very wet and soft. It is quite mild to day and thawing fast Drove to Brampton this afternoon with the sleigh. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <div class="toc"> <div class="toctitle"> <h2>Contents</h2> </div> <ul><li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#March._Tuesday.2C_29._1870.">1 March. Tuesday, 29. 1870.</a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Wednesday.2C_30.">2 Wednesday, 30.</a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Thursday.2C_31.">3 Thursday, 31.</a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#April._Friday.2C_1._1870.">4 April. Friday, 1. 1870.</a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Saturday.2C_2.">5 Saturday, 2.</a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Sunday.2C_3.">6 Sunday, 3.</a></li> </ul></div> <h2>March. Tuesday, 29. 1870.</h2> A fine warm day and thawing very fast had no frost last night at all. Was engaged in making a gate for the head of the lane next the road. J.C.S. came here this afternoon in the cutter for his family who have been storm staid since saturday. J. Learment was over and spent the evening. Little Mary E. Snell was <h2>Wednesday, 30.</h2> 1 year old to day Spent the afternoon and evening pleasantly at Mr Jordan's School Examination at No 16 he appears to be a thorough teacher and well liked by the scholar The evening meeting was enlivened with short addresses and songs with violin, flute and melodeon Went down to Uncle Williams and sat up the rest of the night. <h2>Thursday, 31.</h2> The good sleighing has continued all through this month. There has fallen fully 4 feet of snow coming in 3 big storms and drifting up the roads badly making travelling disagreeable. The weather has been tolerably mild on an average. Father and Mother spent the day at J.C.S's and at Brampton all night. I was working at a gate. <h2>April. Friday, 1. 1870.</h2> A fine day and thawing fast there is yet 2 or 3 feet of snow Spent the day making gates and other carpenter work. Willy the hired boy is sawing stovewood Father and mother came home this evening from Brampton. Spent the evening practising at J.C.S. with his sisters, Miss Maggie Gordon was there from Churchville <h2>Saturday, 2.</h2> I think the warmest day we have had this year. Was at the same work as yesterday. J.C. Snell and family called this afternoon they are going to spend the night at Uncle William's. Was at Brampton getting my watch chain repaired Spent the evening at home playing the melodeon. <h2>Sunday, 3.</h2> Father and mother went to Brampton this morning and staid all day. Drove the sleigh up to S.S. our Supt was present and gave us a good talk on the lesson Psalm IV. Went to Zion this afternoon but we had no preacher Rev A. Fletcher being planned. Spent evening at home. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <div class="toc"> <div class="toctitle"> <h2>Contents</h2> </div> <ul><li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#April._Monday.2C_4._1870">1 April. Monday, 4. 1870</a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Tuesday.2C_5.">2 Tuesday, 5.</a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Wednesday.2C_6.">3 Wednesday, 6.</a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#April._Thursday.2C_7._1870.">4 April. Thursday, 7. 1870.</a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Friday.2C_8.">5 Friday, 8.</a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Saturday.2C_9.">6 Saturday, 9.</a></li> </ul></div> <h2>April. Monday, 4. 1870</h2> A fine warm day, quite a hard frost last night. We have 25 young lambs, they are doing well and strong and healthy. Father is at Brampton all day. Two men here this evening from above Guelph forto buy our bull "Clifton". Was at the same work as Saturday. <h2>Tuesday, 5.</h2> Sold a grade cow this morning at $50 to a man from Guelph I went down to Uncle William this morning and staid with him all day. The snow is fast disappearing and the roads are quite muddy. Mr William Newhouse is sitting up with to night, it is a tirsom and sleepy job. <h2>Wednesday, 6.</h2> Got very little sleep last night Was engaged in assorting the turnips which are growing fast on account of warm weather. Drove over to Matt {Cation's?} for a swarm of bees but they were all dead having died through the winter. Spent the evening at home practicing. <h2>April. Thursday, 7. 1870.</h2> Discovered that several of our young apple trees are girdled with the mice. Was grafting them to day by inserting the ends of the graft one below and the other above the wound. I think the warmest day of the season. Spent the evening at J. Learments in social chat about things in general <h2>Friday, 8.</h2> Spent the most of the day in feeding stock. Went to Brampton this afternoon and staid down all night. E. Bunting sat up with me, he is a good hand to keep awake and in nursing. Uncle William was very bad to day being delirious nearly all the time. He rested well all night. <h2>Saturday, 9.</h2> Came home this morning at 10 A.M. Before coming visited J.E. Wood's Barber shop. Was at J.C. Snell's this afternoon rode on 'Pollie' the first time with the saddle. The roads are in a bad state, the mud being quite deep. Spent evening at home. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <div class="toc"> <div class="toctitle"> <h2>Contents</h2> </div> <ul><li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#April._Sunday.2C_10._1870.">1 April. Sunday, 10. 1870.</a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Monday.2C_11.">2 Monday, 11.</a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Tuesday.2C_12.">3 Tuesday, 12.</a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#April._Wednesday.2C_13._1870.">4 April. Wednesday, 13. 1870.</a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Thursday.2C_14.">5 Thursday, 14.</a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Friday.2C_15.">6 Friday, 15.</a></li> </ul></div> <h2>April. Sunday, 10. 1870.</h2> J.C. Snell called here early this morning from Brampton for breakfast. Went to S.S. at 9 1/2 AM Supt. pres. lesson John I 35 to 37th. the roads are very muddy Went to Uncle William's this afternoon and staid all night with him. Mr J. Pickard sat up with me. He was very restless all night and is sinking fast <h2>Monday, 11.</h2> Came home early this morning being relieved of my charge by my father. Went to Mr David Cations and bought 2 pigs 3 months old @ $4 a piece Drove mother down to Brampton this afternoon. Uncle William Ferguson died to night about 8.30 o'clock aged 36 years He died very easy and was quite conscious <h2>Tuesday, 12.</h2> Though unable to speak or to open his eyes. Spent the forenoon in Brampton making preparations for the funeral. Bo't {short for bought} a jack nife for 65 cents. Rode up to J.C.S this afternoon to inform them of the death. Mrs J.C.S staid all night with us Spent the evening at home <h2>April. Wednesday, 13. 1870.</h2> A nice warm day. Went to Uncle William's funeral there was quite a large attendance most of the stores and shop's were closed, Rev McFadden preached text I Thessalonians IV 13 and 14th; it was a good sermon, plain and practical He was buried in the new cemetry beside little Herman. Spent the evening writing a letter to Uncle John <h2>Thursday, 14.</h2> A very warm close day and thawing very fast the roads are still very muddy though they are some drier, the gravel road below No 10 is as hard and dry as summer Went to Brampton this afternoon and mailed two letters one to Amaranth and the other to Missouri. Spent the evening playing the melodeon. <h2>Friday, 15.</h2> Weather similar to yesterday. Was engaged in making gates and seeing to the stock gnerally. Was trimming appletrees and waxing them where they were girdled by the mice. Spent the evening pleasantly at J.C.S. in reading and social chat. Was at blacksmiths to day and got "Jessie" shod on fore feet to help her lameness </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <div class="toc"> <div class="toctitle"> <h2>Contents</h2> </div> <ul><li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#April._Saturday.2C_16._1870.">1 April. Saturday, 16. 1870.</a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Sunday.2C_17.">2 Sunday, 17.</a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Monday.2C_18.">3 Monday, 18.</a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#April._Tuesday.2C_19._1870.">4 April. Tuesday, 19. 1870.</a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Wednesday.2C_20.">5 Wednesday, 20.</a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Thursday.2C_21.">6 Thursday, 21.</a></li> </ul></div> <h2>April. Saturday, 16. 1870.</h2> Yesterday was kept as a holiday by the shopkeepers of Brampton Spent the day at {Jabeza} Heath's in helping to remove a couple of frame buildings one a hog pen and a back kitchen. Spent the evening at home preparing for tomorrow and reading the Country Gentleman and the Globe <h2>Sunday, 17.</h2> Walked up to S. School this morning, the attendance was small Supt. was absent lesson Psalm V. I lead the singing by playing the melodeon. It has threatened rain for 2 or 3 days and is raining slowly from the East all day with a strong wind. Spent the rest of the day at home because of the weather. Was reading "Four years in the Old World" <h2>Monday, 18.</h2> It is raining still though heavier than yesterday. Went to Brampton this afternoon on foot and mailed 4 copies of "Peel Banner" to Carthage, Claremont, Coleridge and Oakville Got measured for a suit of grey tweed to $15. Dawson Modeland has been sick with measles {letter stroked out} had a chat to Georgie Armstrong, first time this winter. <h2>April. Tuesday, 19. 1870.</h2> The rain has continued all day with a sort of mizzle and fog, it is a warm rain and the grass is beginning to look green once more. The fall wheat looks unusually well this spring. Was engaged in fixing up the railroad for {hors} fork in the old barn. Was also at blacksmiths getting the plow ready for spring work Spent the evening playing the melodeon. <h2>Wednesday, 20.</h2> It rained quite fast until noon when it partially cleared up having rained almost without cessation since Sunday morning Was engaged in picking over the potatoes quite a few have rotted since storing them but we have plenty for summer use. Went to Brampton on horseback, the roads are very muddy. J.C.S. took tea here on his way home from London <h2>Thursday, 21.</h2> It is very dull and cloudy but quite warm and pleasant but for the superabundance of mud! mud! Was putting up the railroad for the horse fork in the old barn there is considerable work about it and will need to work well or will not pay for the trouble and expense. Spent the evening at home performing on the Melodeon </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <div class="toc"> <div class="toctitle"> <h2>Contents</h2> </div> <ul><li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#April._Friday.2C_22._1870.">1 April. Friday, 22. 1870.</a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Saturday.2C_23.">2 Saturday, 23.</a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Sunday.2C_24.">3 Sunday, 24.</a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#April._Monday.2C_25._1870.">4 April. Monday, 25. 1870.</a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Tuesday.2C_26.">5 Tuesday, 26.</a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Wednesday.2C_27.">6 Wednesday, 27.</a></li> </ul></div> <h2>April. Friday, 22. 1870.</h2> Was at the same work as yesterday and nearly finished the job. Went up to J.C. Snell's this evening and staid all night. The young folks were down from the old places and we spent the evening in practising tunes for to sing in the Church Sat up late reading newspaper now full of Red River News. <h2>Saturday, 23.</h2> A very warm day. Spent the forenoon in sowing clover seed a mixture of red and alsike on the flats of the Etobicoke and in the bush, was also building fence, blown over by the wind Was grafting some of the young apple trees with scions from a Siberian Crab tree. Spent the evening in reading. <h2>Sunday, 24.</h2> Went to S. School this morning Supt absent - lesson - John II 11th verse there was a good attendance, Mr {A?} Woodhill was Vice Supt. Rev Mr. Sutherland preach at Zion at 2 1/2 PM text John III 3rd verse. It was a warm day but there was a heavy shower this afternoon and is still raining after dark. The roads are fearful. <h2>April. Monday, 25. 1870.</h2> Another fine warm day. Was engaged in hewing cedar sleepers for the old barn. Got my foot badly bruised by a horse stepping on the instep and was laid up for half a day and could scarcely walk. Spent the evening at home in reading the Country Gentleman which is one of the best agricultural papers published in America. <h2>Tuesday, 26.</h2> Was at the same work this forenoon as yesterday. Went to Mr Simpon's Sale of farm stock and household furniture this afternoon most of the articles brought high prices especially the cows and pigs A few of the neighbours started plowing yesterday but the ground is very wet. Mrs J.C.S. {walked?} down this afternoon. Spent evening in writing to Uncle Adam. <h2>Wednesday, 27.</h2> A very warm day. Spent all day in Brampton at the C.P.A.S. Spring Fair, there was an unusually large attendance and the show of horse very fine and a great many of them. The show of bulls was very fair, we took the second prize in the 2 yr old class {with?} Clifton $4 the other bull was a son of "{Louder?} Duke" and hard to beat. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <div class="toc"> <div class="toctitle"> <h2>Contents</h2> </div> <ul><li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#April._Thursday.2C_28._1870.">1 April. Thursday, 28. 1870.</a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Friday.2C_29.">2 Friday, 29.</a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Saturday.2C_30.">3 Saturday, 30.</a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#May._Sunday.2C_1._1870.">4 May. Sunday, 1. 1870.</a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Monday.2C_2.">5 Monday, 2.</a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Tuesday.2C_3.">6 Tuesday, 3.</a></li> </ul></div> <h2>April. Thursday, 28. 1870.</h2> Commenced plowing sod to day for the first this season, the ground is quite wet, but will be in good order in 2-3 days plowed nearly 1/4 acre. Spent the evening in reading the Globe and Banner and in practising on the melodeon the tunes of the C.C. Harmonist for Chapell singing on a Sunday <h2>Friday, 29.</h2> Was at the same work as yesterday. Father was sowing clover seed, timothy, and Alsike on the fall wheat, the prospect for wheat is not promising, it being very thin on the ground Spent the evening at J.C. Snells drove up in the buggie, the roads are rough, was practising drove the girls home <h2>Saturday, 30.</h2> Was at the same work again, we had two teams plowing which makes the work go on faster, have nearly 5 acres plowed. The weather during the month has been fine and warm and very little frost for the season, we have had a good deal of rain, the ground being quite soft and wet yet and no seeding done. <h2>May. Sunday, 1. 1870.</h2> Went to S.School at 9.30 A.M. our Supt. abs. Rev Mr Brooks was there from Etobicoke Tp. - lesson - Psalm VI. Took dinner at J.C.S. and was at Zion at 2 1/2 P.M. and lead the singing by the melodeon Mr T. Holtby preached text Matt XXV and last verse. Spent the evening in reading "Katie Johnstone's Cross" a prize Canadian Tale for S.S. <h2>Monday, 2.</h2> Was plowing sod with two teams on the other places we have about 7 acres plowed Willy was making flower beds in front of the house and digging in the garden. Mother walked up to J.C. Snell's across the fields and spent the day. Spent the evening at home at the same as last night. <h2>Tuesday, 3.</h2> A very warm day almost as hot as any day in summer. Was plowing fall wheat stubble ground and sowing oats it being the first seeding we have done this season, sowed about six acres. Spent the evening the same way as the last one </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <div class="toc"> <div class="toctitle"> <h2>Contents</h2> </div> <ul><li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#May.2C_Wednesday.2C_4._1870.">1 May, Wednesday, 4. 1870.</a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Thursday.2C_5.">2 Thursday, 5.</a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Friday.2C_6.">3 Friday, 6.</a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#May._Saturday.2C_7._Sunday.27s_Programme_.7Bhandwritten_in_place_of_date.7D_1870.">4 May. Saturday, 7. Sunday's Programme {handwritten in place of date} 1870.</a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Sunday.2C_8._Saturday.27s_Programme_.7Bhandwritten_in_place_of_date.7D">5 Sunday, 8. Saturday's Programme {handwritten in place of date}</a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Monday.2C_9.">6 Monday, 9.</a></li> </ul></div> <h2>May, Wednesday, 4. 1870.</h2> Finished putting in 6 acres of oats and commenced plowing up the turnip ground for barley. Our new neighbors arrived to day, Mr and Mrs Jonas from Bowmanville, they have bought the Simpon farm they staid all night at our place. they are very friendly free and social. <h2>Thursday, 5.</h2> Was sowing barley on fall plowing the ground is got almost too hard and does not work well. Was plowing across the creek in the old turnip ground and nearly finished. Planted a few early potatoes in the garden. <h2>Friday, 6.</h2> Was at the same work as yesterday and have that field about half done. Went to blacksmiths at noon to get plow shares sharpened. Lent the cultivator to Mr H. Jonas, he has done no seeding yet. Set in a wet night and rained a good deal <h2>May. Saturday, 7. Sunday's Programme {handwritten in place of date} 1870.</h2> Went to Quarterly Meeting at Brampton this morning. Rev Mr McFadden preached text I Peter I latter clause of 12th verse Took dinner at Mrs Trueman's The young folks all drove down to Chisholm's Mills and visited Mr Maine's and spent the time pleasantly until about 8 oclock. Got home about 9 oclock <h2>Sunday, 8. Saturday's Programme {handwritten in place of date}</h2> Finished a ten acre field of barley and seeded it with cover and tomothy about 14 pound to the acre. Father spent the afternoon in Brampton at the Official Quarterly Meeting and at George Armstrong's Sale of house furniture, they are going to remove to New York. Spent the evening reading the newspaper. <h2>Monday, 9.</h2> The weather continues quite warm with occasional showers the trees in the woods are fast getting green as well as the fruit trees, the rhubarb is fit for use. We are still feeding all our stock but the sheep Was plowing all day. Spent the evening reading the Guardian </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <div class="toc"> <div class="toctitle"> <h2>Contents</h2> </div> <ul><li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#May._Tuesday.2C_10._1870.">1 May. Tuesday, 10. 1870.</a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Wednesday.2C_11.">2 Wednesday, 11.</a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Thursday.2C_12.">3 Thursday, 12.</a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#May._Friday.2C_13._1870.">4 May. Friday, 13. 1870.</a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Saturday.2C_14.">5 Saturday, 14.</a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Sunday.2C_15.">6 Sunday, 15.</a></li> </ul></div> <h2>May. Tuesday, 10. 1870.</h2> There was considerable rain to day and a thunder shower this evening. Was plowing sod on the other place with two teams. George Armstrong {jnr? short form for junior} spent the afternoon at our place as a farewell visit before he leaves the country. Spent the evening at home It is now splendid moonlight. <h2>Wednesday, 11.</h2> Was sowing spring wheat and barley across the creek. The land is very soft and seems full of water. Another thunder shower with some hail. Spent the evening in Brampton at Mrs Trueman's with the Armstrong's they start early to morrow morn for New York City, where they are going to live. Got home about 12 oclock <h2>Thursday, 12.</h2> Finished the field we were at yesterday and seeded it down with Alsike clover, 4 lbs to the acre. Was sowing peas this afternoon on the other place on sod. Father spent part of the evening at Harry Jonas's This is J.F. Dyer's birthday aged 27 years. Spent the evening playing the melodeon <h2>May. Friday, 13. 1870.</h2> Was sowing peas and harrowing with both teams, the ground is rather hard from being plowed when wet. Sister Lavina has been sick all week with the measles which disease is in nearly every family. Spent the evening at J.C. Snell's, they are very little more than half through seeding Little is also sick with measles. <h2>Saturday, 14.</h2> Finished seeding this evening except the rolling the oats and barley are nicely two inches Father went to Brampton and bought 12 lbs of fresh beef and got the newspapers and some oranges and lemons for the sick folks. Put out the young calfes on the grass. Was repairing {letter stroked out} line fences across the creek next to {word or name illegible} <h2>Sunday, 15.</h2> The weather is very warm and dry. J.C.S. and wife spent the day at our place yesterday being the second anniversary of their wedding. Went to S.S. this morning Supt pres. lesson Psalm VII the library was distributed on a new {plan?} avoiding confusion during school hours. A disappoint numb at Zion this afternoon </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <div class="toc"> <div class="toctitle"> <h2>Contents</h2> </div> <ul><li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#May._Monday.2C_16._1870.">1 May. Monday, 16. 1870.</a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Tuesday.2C_17.">2 Tuesday, 17.</a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Wednesday.2C_18.">3 Wednesday, 18.</a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#May._Thursday.2C_19._1870.">4 May. Thursday, 19. 1870.</a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Friday.2C_20.">5 Friday, 20.</a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Saturday.2C_21.">6 Saturday, 21.</a></li> </ul></div> <h2>May. Monday, 16. 1870.</h2> Was engaged in rolling the spring grain with two rollers and two teams. Washed the sheep (31) in the Etobicoke this afternoon the water was quite warm. Turned out the cows on the grass to day for the first, there is very good pasture and nearly two weeks earlier in the season than usual. <h2>Tuesday, 17.</h2> Finished rolling so that we are now quite through seeding Was plowing a small field behind the shed for Hungarian grass. Father went to the funeral of Old Mrs John Watson aged 85 years, Rev W. Millard preached. Sister Emma is very sick with the measles. <h2>Wednesday, 18.</h2> Was engaged in hauling the stones off the meadow, the grass does not look very well in pastures. Was plowing ground for potato planting. Mr and Mrs Harry Joness spent the evening and staid all night at our place, they have given up the Simpon farm after living on it two weeks <h2>May. Thursday, 19. 1870.</h2> {Written at top of page above title} Received a letter from Mrs. A Ferguson Was at the same work as yesterday afternoon but gave up work this afternooon on account of blistered feet. Harry Joness moved all his furniture down to our place and stowed it away in the driving house until he gets a house for to live in. They are rather a nice young couple and are free and easy in their manner <h2>Friday, 20.</h2> Was engaged all day in hauling manure on the potato ground putting it in the open drills hauled 13 loads. Mrs H Joness staid all last night with us she went to Brampton this afternoon, her husband and father in law are away trying to buy a farm. Spent the evening at home practising on the melodeon <h2>Saturday, 21.</h2> Finished planting the potatoes put in fully 3/4 of an acre, planted a few drills of corn (sweet) which came from Missouri. Am nearly laid up with blistered feet. Went to Brampton this evening and bought a pair of shoes for every day wear @ $2.25. The Weekly Globe is enlarged and improved in appearance. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <div class="toc"> <div class="toctitle"> <h2>Contents</h2> </div> <ul><li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#May._Sunday.2C_22._1870.">1 May. Sunday, 22. 1870.</a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Monday.2C_23.">2 Monday, 23.</a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Tuesday.2C_24.">3 Tuesday, 24.</a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#May._Wednesday.2C_25._1870.">4 May. Wednesday, 25. 1870.</a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Thursday.2C_26">5 Thursday, 26</a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Friday.2C_27.">6 Friday, 27.</a></li> </ul></div> <h2>May. Sunday, 22. 1870.</h2> Dawson Modeland came up early this morning and staid all day at our place. Spent the day entirely at home. Father and mother went to Zion this afternoon and Rev Mr. Johnston P.M. Minister preach They drove over to J.C. Snell's he being quite sick with a bad cold. The weather is quite chilly tonight <h2>Monday, 23.</h2> Commenced shearing the sheep this morning. Harry Jonas was helping us, we sheared 19 and then gave up, the wool being rather damp. Was engaged this afternoon in fanning up a load of barley for market Mr H. Jonas has bought John Woodhall's farm @ $5000 <h2>Tuesday, 24.</h2> Went to Brampton this morning and started at 9 a.m. for Toronto, staid there two hours then started for Oakville via the G.W.R. and arrived at 1.30 P.M. Spent the afternoon pleasantly looking at the boat races. Had a 2 1/2 mile trip in a row boat on the lake of Ontario. <h2>May. Wednesday, 25. 1870.</h2> Oakville is rather a nice village the streets are lined with maple trees, grapes and strawberries are largely cultivated. Staid last night at Uncle Taylor's he is doing a good business (saddler and the family are in good health Left here at 4 P.M. and spent two hours in Toronto. Took tea at Mrs {Beeb's?}, No 10 King St. West. Got to Brampton at 8 P.M. <h2>Thursday, 26</h2> Great excitement about the Fenian's they have crossed over below Montreal but were driven back with slaughter Hauled two loads of barley to Brampton containing 135 bush at 50 cents per bush. The weather this week is quite cool but no frost, so far, being very favourable for fruit of all kinds <h2>Friday, 27.</h2> Sold another load of barley 66 bushels at the same price Was engaged in finishing the Simpson line fence Aunt Mary Peacock came out from Toronto yesterday and we drove up and spent the evening at J.C. Snell's in social chat and arrived home at 11 oclock P.M. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <div class="toc"> <div class="toctitle"> <h2>Contents</h2> </div> <ul><li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#May._Saturday.2C_28._1870.">1 May. Saturday, 28. 1870.</a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Sunday.2C_29.">2 Sunday, 29.</a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Monday.2C_30.">3 Monday, 30.</a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#May._Tuesday.2C_31._1870.">4 May. Tuesday, 31. 1870.</a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#June._Wednesday.2C_1.">5 June. Wednesday, 1.</a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Thursday.2C_2.">6 Thursday, 2.</a></li> </ul></div> <h2>May. Saturday, 28. 1870.</h2> Was plowing turnip ground all day it was plowed last fall but it has baked and is very hard in the hollows, there is about 3 1/2 acres in the peice Spent the evening at home preparing for Sunday and reading the Con {Country} Gentleman <h2>Sunday, 29.</h2> Went to S School this morn our Supt pres - lesson - Psalm VIII - it was an interesting lesson J.G. Watson preached at Zion at 3 P.M. - text - Hebrews XII 14th verse. J.C. Snell and family came down and spent the evening at our place. M. Jane Peacock spent the afternoon here It has been a warm day. <h2>Monday, 30.</h2> Finished plowing the turnip land the first time. Sowed half an acre of Hungarian grass seed and rolled the potatoes, they are not up yet Sold a Berkshire sow 3 mo's old for $12 to J.C. Snell Spent the evening reading a day school library. <h2>May. Tuesday, 31. 1870.</h2> Was hauling manure on the turnip ground, hauled 25 loads. Samuel Bunting sen. {senior?} was digging post holes for us in the front lane, he dug 10 the ground is very hard. The weather is warm and dry, no rain for more than a week Spent the evening the same manner as last. <h2>June. Wednesday, 1.</h2> The weather during the first half of May was showery and warm during the latter end of the month it was very warm and no rain. Was engaged today in digging post holes dug 14 but it was hard work. Miss E. Burnett commenced work at our place A.F. Campbell will be married to morrow to Miss E. {Baldrek?} of Toronto Township <h2>Thursday, 2.</h2> Was nailing on the boards to the posts and some digging It has been a very warm day but is quite cool in the evening Sister Emma was at Brampton and bought off Mr Dale some very nice house flowers. Mr and Mrs H. Joness gave us a short call this afternoon. A.F.C married to day by Rev R. Arnold </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <div class="toc"> <div class="toctitle"> <h2>Contents</h2> </div> <ul><li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#June._Friday.2C_3._1870.">1 June. Friday, 3. 1870.</a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Saturday.2C_4.">2 Saturday, 4.</a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Sunday.2C_5.">3 Sunday, 5.</a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#June._Monday.2C_6._1870.">4 June. Monday, 6. 1870.</a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Tuesday.2C_7.">5 Tuesday, 7.</a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Wednesday.2C_8.">6 Wednesday, 8.</a></li> </ul></div> <h2>June. Friday, 3. 1870.</h2> Was at the same work as yesterday also hung a new gate at the road and made a curved board fence on either side, the gate posts are round cedar and planed and look very well. There is a great quantity of wheat going to Brampton and is worth $100 per bush. Spent the <h2>Saturday, 4.</h2> evening at J.C. Snell's practicing with Kezia and Sarah, had a nice time. Was engaged in hauling away the old rails out of the the lane and finishing it up, it is a great improvement Received a copy of "Carthage Patriot" from Uncle Thomas Bought some articles of furniture at Baird's store Brampton (Sec Cash Acc) <h2>Sunday, 5.</h2> Drove the buggy to S.School Supt pres. lesson John III 28 to 30th. We had some light showers to day, a thunder storm last night. Was at Zion at 2 P.M. had no minister. J.C. Snell and wife went to Toronto yesterday to hear Mr {Punshon?} preach to day <h2>June. Monday, 6. 1870.</h2> Commenced doing the statute labour of working on the roads, was filling gravel waggons for mending the gravel road below No 10 Mr. Mrs J.C. Snell came from Toronto to day, I drove her up home this evening It is a warm moonlight night. Father took a load of peas & oats to Norval for chopping <h2>Tuesday, 7.</h2> Was hauling the old log hog pen out in the turnip field and burning it, was also burning 2 loads of oat straw in the same field. Commenced taking the floor out of the old barn. Bought and set out 50 cabbage plants. Had a light shower this afternoon. <h2>Wednesday, 8.</h2> Was working at the old barn cleared out the sleepers, which were quite rotten and hauled 5 loads of manure out of the inside. Miss E. Burnett took sick with the measles. Mother and Viney with the help of Mrs J. Snell scrubed and cleaned out the Church at lot 15. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <div class="toc"> <div class="toctitle"> <h2>Contents</h2> </div> <ul><li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#June._Thursday.2C_9._1870.">1 June. Thursday, 9. 1870.</a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Friday.2C_10.">2 Friday, 10.</a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Saturday.2C_11.">3 Saturday, 11.</a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#June._Sunday.2C_12._1870.">4 June. Sunday, 12. 1870.</a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Monday.2C_13.">5 Monday, 13.</a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Tuesday.2C_14.">6 Tuesday, 14.</a></li> </ul></div> <h2>June. Thursday, 9. 1870.</h2> Commenced cross plowing turnip ground it being 2nd time this spring and once last fall. It has been quite showery from South and is raining some to night Spent the afternoon repairing the Church Melodeon it will soon be worn out. Spent evening reading, life of Joshua Poole. <h2>Friday, 10.</h2> It rained steady all forenoon from the East. Was digging a trench for the stone foundation under barn. Was in Brampton this afternoon selling butter and buying groceries. Aunt Lizzie got a letter from the Missouri friends. Spent the evening pleasantly at Mr John Snell's with Miss S.W. Snell Staid all night at J.C.S <h2>Saturday, 11.</h2> Was hauling stone and sand from the banks of the Etobicoke. Father went over to J.P. Hutton's for a screw jack to raise our barn There has been a slight drizzle all day and a very heavy thunder storm about 4 oclock this afternoon Received a letter from John Tribble in Amaranth. Spent the evening reading the newspapers. <h2>June. Sunday, 12. 1870.</h2> Went to S.S. this morning on foot the roads quite muddy Supt absent. Presided at the Melodeon - lesson - Psalm XI - 5 & 6th. Mr T. Walker preached at Zion this afternoon - text - Acts X 43rd verse, a small audience. Father and mother spent the day at J.C. Snell's Was reading Conference Proceedings in the C. Guardian {A Wesleyan Methodist conference} <h2>Monday, 13.</h2> Was raising the barn with a screwjack, it having settled through the rotten sills, also dug a trench for the foundation of the outside walls. A Mr Collins a painter from Caledon commenced painting our house on the outside woodwork. A good deal of rain through last night, but fine today. Planted 25 Cauliflowers <h2>Tuesday, 14.</h2> Commenced building the stone foundation with the help of Mr G. Adams. There was some light showers this afternoon. The roads are very bad for the season. The potatoes in the garden are over a foot high </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <div class="toc"> <div class="toctitle"> <h2>Contents</h2> </div> <ul><li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#June._Wednesday.2C_15._1870.">1 June. Wednesday, 15. 1870.</a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Thursday.2C_16.">2 Thursday, 16.</a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Friday.2C_17.">3 Friday, 17.</a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#June._Saturday.2C_18._1870.">4 June. Saturday, 18. 1870.</a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Sunday.2C_19.">5 Sunday, 19.</a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Monday.2C_20.">6 Monday, 20.</a></li> </ul></div> <h2>June. Wednesday, 15. 1870.</h2> Mr Archibald Bunting started work this afternoon by getting up scaffold's behind the barn for to shingle it Had a call from Mr W. Elliot of lot 5 first line east. Jo. Learment spent the evening at our place <h2>Thursday, 16.</h2> Commenced shingling the barn it was pretty warm on the roof, it is rather nice work but one has to be careful as the shingles are quite slippery. Father went to Brampton this evening for more paint, got the Guardian it has a list of the Stations of the ministers of W.M. Church {Wesleyan Methodist} <h2>Friday, 17.</h2> Finished shingling half {written in above} the barn roof, it took 10 squares of shingles. Finished the stone work and put on the sills. Paid George Adams and son $6.20 for {3/2?} days work. Walked up to J.C. Snell's this evening and on to John Snell's and chatted with the young folks. Staid all night at J.C.S. <h2>June. Saturday, 18. 1870.</h2> Finished the statute labour of road work, had 7/2 days Was putting in the sleepers under the old barn and paid Mr H Bunting $3.50 for his work. It was a very warm day. Finished cross plowing the turnip land the second time. Spent the evening at home reading newspapers <h2>Sunday, 19.</h2> Drove up to S.School this morning our Supt. absent lesson - John IV 37 to 42. Rev D.G. Sutherland M.A. preached his farewell sermon in Zion this afternoon text - John XVII 18th verse, he is going to preach in Kingston City. It was a very warm day Spent the evening reading a library <h2>Monday, 20.</h2> Commenced drilling the ground for turnips drilled over 2 acres. It was been a fine clear day with a strong north wind very cool tonight. Father painted the road gate white Spent the evening at home reading and listening to W Collins adventures in S America </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <div class="toc"> <div class="toctitle"> <h2>Contents</h2> </div> <ul><li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#June._Tuesday.2C_21._1870.">1 June. Tuesday, 21. 1870.</a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Wednesday.2C_22.">2 Wednesday, 22.</a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Thursday.2C_23.">3 Thursday, 23.</a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#June._Friday.2C_24._1870.">4 June. Friday, 24. 1870.</a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Saturday.2C_25.">5 Saturday, 25.</a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Sunday.2C_26.">6 Sunday, 26.</a></li> </ul></div> <h2>June. Tuesday, 21. 1870.</h2> Finished drilling and sowing turnips having over 3 acres Was rolling the drills this afternoon with J. Learments roller. The painter got through with outside painting it looks very well. Sold to J. Campbell 8 bush of lime <h2>Wednesday, 22.</h2> Was engaged to day in building a cedar fence across the meadow making a 4 acre field for pasture the clover is pretty long and in full bloom. Have a pint of ripe cherries on a small tree in the young orchard <h2>Thursday, 23.</h2> A very warm day Was cutting thistles and helping to paint the inside work of the kitchen are now nearly through it is a dirty unhealthy work. Sold 230 lbs of wool at 29 cts our flock averaged 8 lbs wool per sheep <h2>June. Friday, 24. 1870.</h2> Mrs J.C. Snell and Lizzie Campbell came down this morning and spent the day Lizzie has been at J.C.S. a week Commenced cutting hay this morning, it is not a very heavy crop. Drove up to J.C.S. this evening to practice music with Misses Sarah and Kevia Snell Gave them a drive home afterwards <h2>Saturday, 25.</h2> Cut some more clover have six or seven acres mowed, hauled in 2 small loads this evening it's good hay having lost scarcely any of its green color. It has been a very warm day. The strawberries are coming in fast have gathered half a gallon. Spent the evening at home reading the newspapers. <h2>Sunday, 26.</h2> Went to SS this morning our Supt pres. lesson Psalm XII Mr Millard gave some account of his recent trip to the Western States he was at the Illinois S.S Convention it was a great sucess Heard Mr Henderson preach at Zion at 2 1/2 P.M. text Hebrews XIII12th verse Took dinner and tea at J.C. Snells. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <div class="toc"> <div class="toctitle"> <h2>Contents</h2> </div> <ul><li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#June._Monday.2C_27._1870.">1 June. Monday, 27. 1870.</a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Tuesday.2C_28.">2 Tuesday, 28.</a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Wednesday.2C_29.">3 Wednesday, 29.</a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#June._Thursday.2C_30._1870">4 June. Thursday, 30. 1870</a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#July._Friday.2C_1.">5 July. Friday, 1.</a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Saturday.2C_2.">6 Saturday, 2.</a></li> </ul></div> <h2>June. Monday, 27. 1870.</h2> Was cutting more clover this forenoon. Was hauling in hay this afternoon with two teams, one being J. Learments Hauled 4 loads when a thunder shower stopped us, unloaded with the new car for the horse fork it works tolerably well. It was a very warm day <h2>Tuesday, 28.</h2> Finished mowing a 11 acre field of clover. Was hauling in hay with two teams hauled 6 loads and a heavy thunder storm again stopped the work. The weather is warmer than yesterday, being as high as 112 agrees in the shade <h2>Wednesday, 29.</h2> Was engaged this forenoon in laying barn floor and fixing our approach thereto. Father was cutting clover for J. Learment with our mower. Hauled in another load of hay making 13 loads under cover. Had a visit from Mrs Trueman, is staying all night <h2>June. Thursday, 30. 1870</h2> Hauled in 6 loads of hay. Went this afternoon to Mr R. Rossiter's raising of a shed and sheep pen. Had another heavy thunder storm this evening and likely to be wet all night. The weather during the month has been very warm, but not so much rain as last year June. <h2>July. Friday, 1.</h2> A nice cool day after the heavy rain. Spent the afternoon at Brampton seeing the Lacrosse Match between the Six Nation Indians and Ontario Club (White) of Toronto It is a very exciting and interesting game the former were victorious Took tea at Mrs Truemans. There was a large crowd. <h2>Saturday, 2.</h2> Finished hauling in one field of hay this being 21 loads about 2 loads to the acre. Was cutting thistle with the scythe over the tops of the Alsike clover. Spent the evening at home reading the Co. {Country} Gentleman </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <div class="toc"> <div class="toctitle"> <h2>Contents</h2> </div> <ul><li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#July._Sunday.2C_3._1870.">1 July. Sunday, 3. 1870.</a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Monday.2C_4.">2 Monday, 4.</a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Tuesday.2C_5.">3 Tuesday, 5.</a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#July._Wednesday.2C_6._1870.">4 July. Wednesday, 6. 1870.</a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Thursday.2C_7.">5 Thursday, 7.</a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Friday.2C_8.">6 Friday, 8.</a></li> </ul></div> <h2>July. Sunday, 3. 1870.</h2> Miss E. Campbell, Lavina and {me'sen} drove down to Mr Charles this morning and spent the day, went to "Trinity Church" at 2 1/2 PM and heard Rev Mr Galbraith Clement preach text XV Psalm. Alick has rather a nice little wife. Spent the evening and staid all night at J.C. Snell's. <h2>Monday, 4.</h2> Was engaged to day in cutting grass along the fences around the wheat and barley field Commenced mowing a field of timothy. Was scuffling and plowing the potatoes Our old horse "Frank" died on Saturnday and we burnt him today, think he was 17 year old. The oats are coming out in head. <h2>Tuesday, 5.</h2> Finished cutting the thistles in the Alsike, was also mowing with the scythe around the hay field and horse raking some of the grass cut this morning. The peas are in blossom and are a promising crop. <h2>July. Wednesday, 6. 1870.</h2> Finished mowing the 8 acre field of timothy on the "other place" it is a very good crop It was warm and cloudy and threatened rain all day J.C. Smith was up awhile this evening, he is still at the same business - telegraph operator at the G.T.R. depot Brampton. <h2>Thursday, 7.</h2> It rained very fast all forenoon, making the ground very soft, the heaviest rain this season. Was engaged in fanning up a small load of peas and laying the old barn floor. Spent the evening at home in pleasant chat with Lizzie Burnett, she is a right sensible girl. <h2>Friday, 8.</h2> Walked up to Mr Snell's lake with my sisters to pick berries this morning brought home 16 lbs raspberries, they are quite plentiful this year Spent the evening at J.C.S. practising, drove the girls home, got home at 10.20 P.M. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <div class="toc"> <div class="toctitle"> <h2>Contents</h2> </div> <ul><li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#July._Saturday.2C_9._1870.">1 July. Saturday, 9. 1870.</a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Sunday.2C_10.">2 Sunday, 10.</a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Monday.2C_11.">3 Monday, 11.</a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#July._Tuesday.2C_12._1870.">4 July. Tuesday, 12. 1870.</a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Wednesday.2C_12.">5 Wednesday, 12.</a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Thursday.2C_14.">6 Thursday, 14.</a></li> </ul></div> <h2>July. Saturday, 9. 1870.</h2> Sold 28 bush of peas yesterday to K. Chisholm at 68 cents per bush. Was hauling in hay this afternoon got in 4 loads of timothy, worked until dark cocking up the remainder of the field Spent evening reading the Globe. <h2>Sunday, 10.</h2> Went to S.S. this morning Supt pres. lesson Psalm XIV. Heard Rev. A. Russel preach at Zion this afternoon text - Acts {large space where JF would normally record the number of verses} Went to Brampton this evening to P.M. Church and heard the young minister text Psalm {large space} It is a fine moonlight night and quite cool <h2>Monday, 11.</h2> Finished haying to day by drawing in 7 loads making 16 loads off 8 acres and a total of 38 loads of hay for this season. Started raining at noon from East and kept on steadily all afternoon and evening. Was building up the bins in the granary in old barn <h2>July. Tuesday, 12. 1870.</h2> We have had a great quantity of rain and is still showing today. Was working all day in the barn and have it nearly finished, put a plank floor in the hay mow. Spent the evening at John Learments picking and eating cherries, they are a plentiful crop this year. <h2>Wednesday, 12.</h2> Commenced hauling manuer to the "other place" for the pea ground, hauled 16 loads Was helping J. Learment finish haying with team and two hands. Aunt Lizzie Ferguson came up to day and her family on a visit. <h2>Thursday, 14.</h2> Went to Brampton with 62 bush of barley at 60 cts per bush, it is the last load of old barley. Was also hauling manuer. Visited J.E Wood's Barber shop. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <div class="toc"> <div class="toctitle"> <h2>Contents</h2> </div> <ul><li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#July._Friday.2C_15._1870.">1 July. Friday, 15. 1870.</a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Saturday.2C_16.">2 Saturday, 16.</a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Sunday.2C_17.">3 Sunday, 17.</a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#July._Monday.2C_18._1870.">4 July. Monday, 18. 1870.</a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Tuesday.2C_19.">5 Tuesday, 19.</a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Wednesday.2C_20.">6 Wednesday, 20.</a></li> </ul></div> <h2>July. Friday, 15. 1870.</h2> Cut with the reaper for 3 or 4 acres of fall wheat for J. Learment, it is badly rusted, but a fair crop of straw. Drove the buggy up to J.C. Snell's to night, and broke the buggy shaft, had to ride home horse back <h2>Saturday, 16.</h2> Drove the waggon up to J.C.S. early this morning and brought home the buggy. Had some heavy showers to day and rain nearly every day this week. Drawed 56 loads of manure to "other place this week. Spent the evening reading newspapers. <h2>Sunday, 17.</h2> Went to S.S. this morning Supt ab. - presided at the melodeon - lesson - Luke V 1 to 11. Was at Zion at 2 1/2 PM. had no preacher Took tea at John Woodhalls Went to Edmonton {Lodge} this evening and saw Mr. James Westervelt {immersed?} by Rev J. Torrance. C.C. Baptist. <h2>July. Monday, 18. 1870.</h2> Was scuffling and thinning out turnips with the hoe Hired an man named Patterson for 2 mo's at $20 per month Father went to Chisholm's Mills with a grist of 16 bush Rev. A Russell came here to night and stayed all night. It has been a very warm day. <h2>Tuesday, 19.</h2> Reaped about six acres of Diehl wheat, bound and shocked it, it is a very fair crop. It was a warmer day than yesterday. Rev. A. Russell left at noon, he is visiting among the members of the church. Spent the evening picking cherries at J. Learments. <h2>Wednesday, 20.</h2> Finished cutting J. Learments wheat. Reaped an acre more of ours this evening after tea. A terrible thunderstorm with very strong wind passed over about 8 oclock to night. Spent the evening at home reading Canadian Messenger </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <div class="toc"> <div class="toctitle"> <h2>Contents</h2> </div> <ul><li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#July._Thursday.2C_21._1870.">1 July. Thursday, 21. 1870.</a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Friday.2C_22.">2 Friday, 22.</a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Saturday.2C_23.">3 Saturday, 23.</a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#July._Sunday.2C_24._1870.">4 July. Sunday, 24. 1870.</a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Monday.2C_25.">5 Monday, 25.</a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Tuesday.2C_26.">6 Tuesday, 26.</a></li> </ul></div> <h2>July. Thursday, 21. 1870.</h2> Was cutting wheat with the reaper, also with the cradle in the orchard, the wheat is very thin among the apple trees. The storm last evening done a great deal of damage in unroofing barns and blowing down fences. Spent the evening at No 10 looking at the Lacrosse Club practice. <h2>Friday, 22.</h2> Finished reaping our wheat this forenoon. Drawed in 4 loads this afternoon. Spent the evening at J.C. Snell's reading the European War news. <h2>Saturday, 23.</h2> Was cutting the Alsike clover with the mower it is not so heavy a crop as last year. Hauled in 6 more loads of wheat. The harvest apples are nearly ripe Spent evening at home reading newspapers. <h2>July. Sunday, 24. 1870.</h2> Had quite a heavy thunder shower this forenoon so that did not get to S.S. Went to Zion at 2 1/2 P.M Rev W. McFadden preached text Revelations IV 3rd verse the Quarterly Tickets were renewed for the Quarterly Meeting at Harrison's 3 weeks from to day. <h2>Monday, 25.</h2> Finished hauling in the fall wheat with the help of J. Learment's team. Commenced cutting the barley with the mower, it is badly knocked down with the storm, it is not nearly so heavy as last year's crop. Had three loads of rakings off the fall wheat stubble <h2>Tuesday, 26.</h2> Spent the forenoon in cutting barley. Had another thunder shower at noon There has been a great many accidents this season by lightening. Father and mother spent the evening at Harry Joness's on the first line east. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <div class="toc"> <div class="toctitle"> <h2>Contents</h2> </div> <ul><li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#July.2C_Wednesday.2C_27._1870.">1 July, Wednesday, 27. 1870.</a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Thursday.2C_28.">2 Thursday, 28.</a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Friday.2C_29.">3 Friday, 29.</a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#July._Saturday.2C_30._1870.">4 July. Saturday, 30. 1870.</a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Sunday.2C_31.">5 Sunday, 31.</a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#August._Monday.2C_1">6 August. Monday, 1</a></li> </ul></div> <h2>July, Wednesday, 27. 1870.</h2> Was mowing barley this forenoon, but was stopped by another shower. Was throwing slacked lime on the roofs of all the farm buildings and house to preserve the shingles. Bought of Robert Nickols four window sashes to put in the barn for light <h2>Thursday, 28.</h2> Spent the forenoon cross-plowing summer fallow for J. Learment. Hauled in two loads of barley. Spent the evening at home reading the Christian Guardian and in practising Lacrosse. <h2>Friday, 29.</h2> Was digging the foundation ditch for the wall of the hog pen that is to be built Drawed in 4 loads of barley this afternoon. It has been so showery all week that it is difficult to get it dry. Spent the evening at J.C. Snell's practicing. <h2>July. Saturday, 30. 1870.</h2> Was engaged in drawing barley all day and finished the ten acre field had 17 loads. It is badly coloured with the wet weather. Spent the evening at home reading the newspapers also a copy of Daily Leader. It has been a fine bright cool day. <h2>Sunday, 31.</h2> Drove my sisters up to S.School this morning our Supt. absent lesson Luke V. from 12th to 26th. Was at Zion at 2 1/2 P.M. had a dissappointment, Rev A. Fletcher was planned. J.C. Snell and family were here for tea this evening, and Mr & Mrs J. Learment spent the evening here also. The weather during the past month <h2>August. Monday, 1</h2> Has been unusually wet and very warm. Cut with the mower 3 acres of barley across the Etobicoke. The hired men mowed with the scythes 1/2 acre of Hungarian Grass. Drawed in the Alsike Clover only had 2 1/2 loads off 3 acres. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <div class="toc"> <div class="toctitle"> <h2>Contents</h2> </div> <ul><li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#August._Tuesday.2C_2._1870.">1 August. Tuesday, 2. 1870.</a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Wednesday.2C_3.">2 Wednesday, 3.</a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Thursday.2C_4.">3 Thursday, 4.</a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#August._Friday.2C_5._1870.">4 August. Friday, 5. 1870.</a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Saturday.2C_6.">5 Saturday, 6.</a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Sunday.2C_7.">6 Sunday, 7.</a></li> </ul></div> <h2>August. Tuesday, 2. 1870.</h2> Divided the lambs from the old sheep, there is 22 lambs, 12 ewes and 10 rams they are large for their age. Was drawing in barley this afternoon it is a very good crop, hauled 4 loads. It has been a fine clear day, like September weather. <h2>Wednesday, 3.</h2> A wet forenoon raining from the South, stopped all harvest operations. Was trimming the young shoots off the old appletrees, and picking harvest apples. Scuffed the turnips for the third time. The first threshing in the neighbourhood was to day at Simpson's. <h2>Thursday, 4.</h2> Commenced pulling peas this forenoon they are a very good crop. Finished drawing in the barley, had 25 loads off 13 acres. It was a fine clear day. Had 2 big loads of Hungarian. Had ripe tomatoes on the 1st of this month. Aunt Lizzie Ferguson spent the day here. <h2>August. Friday, 5. 1870.</h2> Cut all the oats (6 acres) with the reaper in about six hours, there is very heavy crop of straw on the ground but is badly rusted, making the grain light. Spent the evening at J.C.S. mother went up with me. Had another heavy shower. <h2>Saturday, 6.</h2> Messrs Peter Smith and Josiah Hunter threshed for us with their new machine, have about 300 bush of barley got 70 bush of wheat threshed, they only done a small day's work on account of the boxing of the machine heating. It was a fine clear day <h2>Sunday, 7.</h2> Went to S.S. this morning our Supt pres. lesson Psalm XV. Took dinner at J.C. Snell's Heard Rev AL. Russell preach at Zion text Matt VI 19th. Went to Brampton this evening to Baptist Church Rev W. Millard preached text "Forasmuch as ye know", only a small congregation </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <div class="toc"> <div class="toctitle"> <h2>Contents</h2> </div> <ul><li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#August._Monday.2C_8._1870.">1 August. Monday, 8. 1870.</a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Tuesday.2C_9.">2 Tuesday, 9.</a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Wednesday.2C_10.">3 Wednesday, 10.</a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#August._Thursday.2C_11._1870.">4 August. Thursday, 11. 1870.</a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Friday.2C_12.">5 Friday, 12.</a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Saturday.2C_13.">6 Saturday, 13.</a></li> </ul></div> <h2>August. Monday, 8. 1870.</h2> Had a heavy rain last night Father and mother spent the af day at Brampton, they went to Mr Cole's for to get their photograph's. Was engaged this afternoon in binding oats. Spent the evening at home reading the "Canadian Messenger". <h2>Tuesday, 9.</h2> Was helping John Learment thresh fall wheat and barley got through in good time and spent the evening {large ink blob obscuring the word "in"?} playing Lacrosse. <h2>Wednesday, 10.</h2> Was helping Erastus Bunting thresh his wheat and barley. Hauled in a load of oats after coming from the threshing. Spent the evening at No 12, chatting with some young folks It has been a very warm day <h2>August. Thursday, 11. 1870.</h2> Was pulling peas this forenoon and drawing in oats this afternoon, hauled 9 loads <h2>Friday, 12.</h2> Was cutting with our reaper J. Learment's spring wheat. Mrs J.C.Snell and Miss Sarah Snell spent the day at our place. Finished drawing in the oats also brought in the first load of peas. <h2>Saturday, 13.</h2> Had a drizzling rain from the West this forenoon. Spent the afternoon pulling peas have 5 acres pulled Mr and Mrs A.F. Campbell came up this evening and staid all night. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <div class="toc"> <div class="toctitle"> <h2>Contents</h2> </div> <ul><li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#August.2C_Sunday.2C_14._1870.">1 August, Sunday, 14. 1870.</a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Monday.2C_15.">2 Monday, 15.</a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Tuesday.2C_16.">3 Tuesday, 16.</a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#August_Wednesday.2C_17._1870.">4 August Wednesday, 17. 1870.</a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Thursday.2C_18.">5 Thursday, 18.</a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Friday.2C_19.">6 Friday, 19.</a></li> </ul></div> <h2>August, Sunday, 14. 1870.</h2> A fine clear day, quite a cool north wind. Spent the forepart of the day at home with our visitors. Rode up with them to J.C.S. this afternoon. All of Mr Snell's family were over to Quarterly Meeting at Harrisons Church. <h2>Monday, 15.</h2> Reaped and bound up 2 1/2 acres of Glasgow spring wheat, a very good crop of straw but the heads did not fill well. Was pulling peas this afternoon and drew in 2 loads of them. <h2>Tuesday, 16.</h2> Spent the forenoon pulling peas, have them all cut but about an acre. Drew in 6 loads of peas this afternoon. Spent the evening at home reading the history of Christopher Columbus. <h2>August Wednesday, 17. 1870.</h2> Hauled in 6 more loads of peas today, also drew in 4 loads of spring wheat from the field on the other side of Etobicoke {creek} The weather today was clear and very windy so much so that we stopped drawing peas, the wind piling them up in great heaps through the field. <h2>Thursday, 18.</h2> Was hauling peas all day and built a stack with them containing 8 loads. The weather was very warm Spent the evening reading the July Number of The Ladies Repository. <h2>Friday, 19.</h2> Finished harvest today by hauling 3 loads of peas making 27 large loads off 10 acres. Father cut J. Learment's oats with the reaper. Commenced raining just as we finished harvest and is a wet night. Was reading the life and adventures of Captain Cook. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <div class="toc"> <div class="toctitle"> <h2>Contents</h2> </div> <ul><li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#August._Saturday.2C_20._1870.">1 August. Saturday, 20. 1870.</a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Sunday.2C_21.">2 Sunday, 21.</a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Monday.2C_22.">3 Monday, 22.</a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#August._Tuesday.2C_23._1870.">4 August. Tuesday, 23. 1870.</a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Wednesday.2C_24.">5 Wednesday, 24.</a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Thursday.2C_25.">6 Thursday, 25.</a></li> </ul></div> <h2>August. Saturday, 20. 1870.</h2> J. Learment was helping to cross plow pea ground all day, have over 4 acres plowed, the ground is in good condition. Spent the forenoon in Brampton bought a photographic album holding 100 portraits for $1.75 also a thermometer @ 30 cents. <h2>Sunday, 21.</h2> Drove up to S.School this morning, Supt abs - lesson Psalm XX. Heard Rev W.L. McFadden preach at Zion at 2 1/2 PM text Matt V, 33rd verse. Took tea at Ambrose Woodhal and spent part of the evening there. Sarah Peacock was at our place this afternoon <h2>Monday, 22.</h2> Father and J.C. Snell started this morning on the G.T. Railroad for New York state they are going to visit some of the large stock breeders. The weather was very calm scarcely any wind all day Was digging potato ground in the garden for to plant strawberries. <h2>August. Tuesday, 23. 1870.</h2> Spent part of forenoon in putting Scotch snuff on the lambs to destroy the ticks. Drove mother up to J.C.S. to stay a couple of days It was close and warm with a drizzling rain from the East. <h2>Wednesday, 24.</h2> Cross plowed more than an acre of pea land the rain has made the ground very mellow. Spent the evening reading Leisure Hour Stories <h2>Thursday, 25.</h2> Had a heavy thunder shower at noon to day. Drove up to J.C. Snell's this morning and brought home mother. Father and J.C.S. came home this evening from New York state, they had a nice trip, they saw the largest herd and best of Short Horns on the continent </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <div class="toc"> <div class="toctitle"> <h2>Contents</h2> </div> <ul><li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#August._Friday.2C_26._1870.">1 August. Friday, 26. 1870.</a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Saturday.2C_27.">2 Saturday, 27.</a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Sunday.2C_28.">3 Sunday, 28.</a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#August._Monday.2C_29._1870.">4 August. Monday, 29. 1870.</a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Tuesday.2C_30">5 Tuesday, 30</a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Wednesday.2C_31.">6 Wednesday, 31.</a></li> </ul></div> <h2>August. Friday, 26. 1870.</h2> Finished cross plowing pea ground. The hired boys are splitting elm and basswood rails in the lower bush. It was a fine clear day with a cool north wind. The blue and red plums are ripe also a great many tomatoes. <h2>Saturday, 27.</h2> Was harrowing the pea land. Father, mother and three sisters, Viney Emma and Ella went to Brampton for their photographs. Spent the evening at home reading newspapers. <h2>Sunday, 28.</h2> Went to S.S. this morning supt pres. lesson - Matt IX - 1-20. was practising some tunes for the coming anniversary Heard Mr. T. Holtby preach at Zion - text - John XVII - 24th verse The evening was rainy. <h2>August. Monday, 29. 1870.</h2> Was hauling manure on the pea ground hauled 33 loads. Had another thunder shower this afternoon. <h2>Tuesday, 30</h2> Finished hauling manure hauled 44 loads. Was marking out the ridges for ridging up, they are 21 feet wide. <h2>Wednesday, 31.</h2> Commenced ridging up this morning plowed 2 1/2 acres to day. The weather during the month has been pretty warm with frequent thunder showers the harvest is nearly all in being fully 2 weeks earlier than last year </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <div class="toc"> <div class="toctitle"> <h2>Contents</h2> </div> <ul><li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Sept._Thursday.2C_1._1870.">1 Sept. Thursday, 1. 1870.</a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Friday.2C_2.">2 Friday, 2.</a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Saturday.2C_3.">3 Saturday, 3.</a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Sept._Sunday.2C_4._1870.">4 Sept. Sunday, 4. 1870.</a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Monday.2C_5.">5 Monday, 5.</a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Tuesday.2C_6.">6 Tuesday, 6.</a></li> </ul></div> <h2>Sept. Thursday, 1. 1870.</h2> Was at the same work as yesterday, have plowed nearly 5 acres in two days, several farmers are through seeding already. J.C.Snell and family called here this evening. It was a warm day <h2>Friday, 2.</h2> Commenced sowing fall wheat to day, sowed Diehl the Diehl wheat pure on 7 acres, Diehl and "Soules" mixed on 2 acres and pure Soules on a little over an acre. It was a very warm day plowed 2 1/4 acres. <h2>Saturday, 3.</h2> Finished sowing wheat. J. Learment helped to finish the plowing this afternoon, excepting that, plowed the ten acres in 4 days. It rained all afternoon and is a wet night. <h2>Sept. Sunday, 4. 1870.</h2> Went to S.S. this morning Supt abs. lesson Psalm XXII. Heard Rev Mr. Russell preach at Zion text John III 16th verse, Mr. Ralph Crawford was with him they took tea at our place. Kezia Snell spent the day J.C. Snell and family were also here this evening. <h2>Monday, 5.</h2> Was hauling building stones with the waggon for the foundation of a hog pen Sold 3 ram lambs to Mr. John Snell at $15 each. Spent the evening at home reading a book called "Priest and Nun" a story of convent life, bought it at $1.60. <h2>Tuesday, 6.</h2> Was hauling sand from the Etobicoke, and started to build the foundation the size of the building is 14 x 16. The weather is very pleasant three days Spent the evening the same manner as last one. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <div class="toc"> <div class="toctitle"> <h2>Contents</h2> </div> <ul><li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Sept._Wednesday.2C_7._1870.">1 Sept. Wednesday, 7. 1870.</a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Thursday.2C_8.">2 Thursday, 8.</a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Friday.2C_9.">3 Friday, 9.</a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Sept._Saturday.2C_10._1870.">4 Sept. Saturday, 10. 1870.</a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Sunday.2C_11.">5 Sunday, 11.</a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Monday.2C_12.">6 Monday, 12.</a></li> </ul></div> <h2>Sept. Wednesday, 7. 1870.</h2> Had another heavy dash of rain from the South early this morning. Went down with plow and team to Mr. H. Joness' and helped him 1/2 day to crossplow pea ground Spent the evening pleasantly with Mr and Mrs Joness in singing and chat. <h2>Thursday, 8.</h2> Was engaged to day in building the stone foundation for hog pen. Spent evening at home reading (and finished) the story of convent life. It is a very interesting book according to facts stated therein the convent is a horrid system. <h2>Friday, 9.</h2> Finished building the foundation. It was a very warm day had a light thunder shower. Spent evening at Mr William Carter's social, pleasantly not a large attendance but proceeds were $33.25 <h2>Sept. Saturday, 10. 1870.</h2> A fine clear day. Was engaged in paving with stone a floor for piggery. The fall wheat is {ripe?} green and looks well. Father and mother went to DE Fife's sale of furniture. Spent evening reading newspapers <h2>Sunday, 11.</h2> Went to S.S. this morning Supt pres. we practised several new tunes lesson John V. Father and mother drove to Brampton at 10 AM. and heard Rev Mr Clement preach from Streetsville Circuit. E. Burnett, Lavina and I drove over to Henry Modeland's this afternoon on a visit <h2>Monday, 12.</h2> Commenced cutting the second crop of clover with the mower, it is a very heavy crop nearly as much on the ground as the first cutting. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <div class="toc"> <div class="toctitle"> <h2>Contents</h2> </div> <ul><li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Sept._Tuesday.2C_13._1870.">1 Sept. Tuesday, 13. 1870.</a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Wednesday.2C_14.">2 Wednesday, 14.</a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Thursday.2C_15.">3 Thursday, 15.</a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Sept._Friday.2C_16._1870">4 Sept. Friday, 16. 1870</a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Saturday.2C_17.">5 Saturday, 17.</a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Sunday.2C_18.">6 Sunday, 18.</a></li> </ul></div> <h2>Sept. Tuesday, 13. 1870.</h2> Was at the same work as yesterday cut 5 acres to day. Drove up to J.C.S. to night and brought down mother and Mrs. J.C.S. The weather is very fine this week quite warm in the middle of the day and slight frost at night <h2>Wednesday, 14.</h2> Was hauling manure out of sheep-house on the turnip ground for next year Finished mowing the clover 11 acre. Drawed in 2 loads of it this afternoon J.C.S was here this evening. <h2>Thursday, 15.</h2> Finished the job of hauling manure, it has been a heavy one, nearly 250 loads Drew in 4 loads of clover this afternoon. Commenced raining this evening and is a wet night <h2>Sept. Friday, 16. 1870</h2> Had a very heavy rain last night. Spent the forenoon in Brampton Was at J. Learment's this afternoon helping to thresh oats and spring wheat. Our hired man Patterson time is out tonight having been here 2 months. <h2>Saturday, 17.</h2> Was building the hog house putting on the outside boards. Spent the evening at home reading the newspapers. <h2>Sunday, 18.</h2> Went to S.S. this morning Supt pres. lesson Psalm XXVII. Heard Rev Mr McFadden preach at Zion text Romans VIII 1st verse Was at J.C. Snell's for dinner. Went to Brampton this evening heard Rev Mr Carson preach text Acts II 2nd. He is from Streetsville </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> {outside cover or divider?} </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <div class="toc"> <div class="toctitle"> <h2>Contents</h2> </div> <ul><li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Sept._Monday.2C_19._1870.">1 Sept. Monday, 19. 1870.</a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Tuesday.2C_20.">2 Tuesday, 20.</a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Wednesday.2C_21.">3 Wednesday, 21.</a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Sept._Thursday.2C_22._1870.">4 Sept. Thursday, 22. 1870.</a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Friday.2C_23.">5 Friday, 23.</a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Saturday.2C_24.">6 Saturday, 24.</a></li> </ul></div> <h2>Sept. Monday, 19. 1870.</h2> Drew 2 more loads of clover in today, but gave the job up, hardly {dry?}. Commenced plowing the oat stubble. Father and mother drove over to a tea meeting at Harrison's Church. It was a fine clear day. <h2>Tuesday, 20.</h2> Was mowing J. Learment clover this forenoon. Drew 5 loads of clover Spent the evening at Ebenezer practising for music the anniversary The weather is fine and warm. <h2>Wednesday, 21.</h2> Finished hauling the clover had 16 loads Father went to Guelph this morning on the cars to Mr. F.W. Stone's auction sale of Cotswold sheep. Spent the evening peeling apples with machine for drying <h2>Sept. Thursday, 22. 1870.</h2> Bought at F.W. Stone's sale yesterday 1 pair of Cotswold Ewes 4 year old Mrs. Isaac A Modeland was here this afternoon on a visit. Was engaged to day in working at the new piggery. <h2>Friday, 23.</h2> Was at the same work as yesterday, a warm day had some rain this afternoon. Spent the evening at Ebenezer practising music, had a good attendance have 6 nice tunes for the anniversary. <h2>Saturday, 24.</h2> A drizzling rain from N.E. Went to Brampton this afternoon and received from Guelph at the depot the pair of ewes. Aunt Mary Peacock came here from Toronto and intends spendin a week with us </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <div class="toc"> <div class="toctitle"> <h2>Contents</h2> </div> <ul><li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Sept._Sunday.2C_25._1870.">1 Sept. Sunday, 25. 1870.</a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Monday.2C_26.">2 Monday, 26.</a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Tuesday.2C_27.">3 Tuesday, 27.</a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Sept._Wednesday.2C_28._1870.">4 Sept. Wednesday, 28. 1870.</a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Thursday.2C_29.">5 Thursday, 29.</a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Friday.2C_30.">6 Friday, 30.</a></li> </ul></div> <h2>Sept. Sunday, 25. 1870.</h2> Rained very heavy early this morning, cleared off at 10 oclock. Went to S.S, Supt absent, only a small attendance - lesson - Luke VI 12 to 17th and Mark III 12 to 19. Spent remainder of the day at J.C. Snell's helping to count up the attendance at S.S. during the year and number of verses recited <h2>Monday, 26.</h2> Was engaged this forenoon in washing sheep for the Fair. Spent the afternoon and evening at the 17th Anniversary of E.U.S.S. None of the speakers invited were present, the singing went off very well and all seemed to enjoy themselves. The sum realized was {$20,000 or $20.00?} <h2>Tuesday, 27.</h2> Spent the forenoon in helping to clear out the churches after last nights party. Was shingling the pig pen. Spent the evening at home paring apples for drying purposes. It was a warm day. <h2>Sept. Wednesday, 28. 1870.</h2> Spent most of the day at Erastus Bunting's helping to thresh grain. This is the first day of the Peel County Fair at Brampton father and mother went down. Uncle Taylor came this evening from Oakville on a visit but goes home again tomorrow. <h2>Thursday, 29.</h2> Was at the Fair all day It was lovely the wind from the East commenced raining about 3 oclock. There was a large crowd and the show in every department very good. Got the 2nd Prize on Ewe lamb and on Berkshire Sow. Had 11 sheep down <h2>Friday, 30.</h2> 7 ram lambs, 1 Pair of shearling ewes and " " lambs sold 4 rams at an averge $10.00 each. Raining all day from the East. Was white washing the inside of horse stable. Spent the evening reading {William} Cowper's Poems. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> October Saturday, 1. 1870 The weather has cleaned uo leaving the roads very bad. Went to Noral Mills with a grist and some rats and peas for chopping. Sold 3 aged Matthew Leatron at- $13. Sunday, 2. Went to S.S this morning Supt [unledgiable]. Mr. [last name] Diamond from Bellervile was there. Heard Rev mr. Russel preach at lion text= II Corinthianes XII, 9,. Edwin Dixon and ms. Banfes came here from Anaranth they hinted going to the Exhibition. Monday, 3. Rained heavily early all day. Went to Brampton This afternoon, ____. thee York the won plow to [place] for to get [unledgiable] a new land slide. October. Tuesday, 4. 1870. Got up this morning at 3 oclock and went to the G.T.R depot for the early train, arrived in Toronto at 7.30. Spent the day on the show ground helping to care of John Shells stock this have Is head of cattle, Sheep and [type of animal]. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> October. Friday, 7. 1870. Was up early this morning and drove to Brampton with a ram lamb to send by Railway to Goderich to Mr. West for the sum of $11. Spent the after part of the day in picking apples. Father went to Toronto again today to see the Exhibition. Saturday, 8. Finished crossplowing the oat stubble land. Commenced the potato harvest today, the early {Illegible} about one half rotten. Finished {pathering?} apples of which there is a good crop. Had a sharp frost last night. Sunday, 9. Went to SS. this morning {sukt abs.?} Lesson, Luke VI 20 to 21. Went to Lion this afternoon, John Taylor was planned but did not come, had a short prayer meeting. Father and mother went to Brampton tonight heard Rev Mr Jones from Godrich preach. October. Monday 10. 1870. Was busy all day, digging and picking potatoes. Rode horse back up to John Snellie this evening, borrowed {J.C.?} new buggy and brought {?} Snell down to our place to stay all night. Tuesday, 11. Had considerable rain before daylight but it has cleared up. {Name?} and I drove over to Milton to the Country Halton Fair, on the whole {?} there was a good show. It is rather a nice town, very pleasantly situated. got home about 7:30 P.M. having spent the day pleasantly. Wednesday, 12. Was plowing sod today. It is a clover field, been seeded down 3 years, the ground is quite mellow and in {good order?}. Had some showers through the day. Sold a ram to Mr. McL{name?} at $6.50 </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> October. Thursday, 13. 1870. Was at the same work as yesterday. Also brought in the pumpkins nearly a waggon load Picked up 10 bags of diseased potatoes for to feed the hogs. Spent the evening at home reading the September number of Ladies' Repository. Friday, 14. Finished the potato harvest have about {not sure if 10 or 70} bushels of Garnet Chili they are a large size. Sold 3-9 bush of barley to K. {name} {@?} .62. Mrs {name} of a son. His name is John Ferguson Snell. Saturday, 15. Went to Brampton with 61 bush of barley @ .62 cents. Spent afternoon at {name} Auction Sale of stock and implements. Mrs Jas Taylor from {place} came to Brampton last night and came home with us this evening. October. Sunday, 16, 1870. Went to S.S. this morning. {?} he and J. {name} gave a short account of it proceedings of the S.S. Convention in Galt on 11th 12th a. a 13th inst. Lesson Psalms XXVII {Name} preach at {?} text Matt XXV 2nd. Spent the evening at {Name} they named the young son John Ferguson. Monday, 17. Was engaged today in marking out the stubble ground for ridging up. Mrs S. W. Snell called here for mother, she is going to stay a week at J. C. Snell's. Spent the evening at {name of place} at the S.S. teacher's meeting to appropriate the tea party fund which amount to $21.50 Tuesday, 18. Had more rain last night with a very high wind, it is quite cold today. Was plowing sod all day. Father completed the piggery it is a very neat little building. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> October. Wednesday, 19. 1870. Was engaged in ridging all day. Father drove up to Charleston to {?} of Caledon Fall Fair, he was one of the judge's on cattle. They get up a good show and have a large attendance. Spent the evening peeling apples. Thursday, 20. Spent the forenoon at Mr. Emmersons making cider with his cider press. Made 36 gals of good cider. Was plowing this afternoon. Had a visit from {Name} from engineering. Friday, 21. Was engaged in plowing up the sod in the young orchard, there is a good deal of clover on it yet, but there is some wire worm in it which will be killed by plowing. Had a heavy thunder shower this evening. October. Saturday, 22. 1870. Was plowing sof again today Went to Brampton this afternoon and got my hair barbered at J.E. Wood's Shop spent the evening at home reading the newspapers. Mother came home this evening from J.C.S. has been there all week. Sunday, 23. Went to S.S. this morning {?}. Lesson Luke VI 40th to 45th, Was at {place name?} this afternoon had no precher Mr. Henderson disappointed Went to P.M. Church in Brampton this evening and heard Mr. Rev. Oakley preach text Rev XXI {symbol?} Monday, 24. Was ridging in the front field all day. Had a visit from Mr. Thompson {4th live?} East, he intends starting to Missouri tomorrow on a visit to the {Friends?}. Had mother Shorthorn {symbol} calf from "Coral" today. It was a warm day. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> October. Tuesday, 25. 1870. Went to Brampton early this morning and {recieved?} from Mr. W. Broddy $47 and a note {belonging} to {name}. {?} up to Edmonton this forenoon to the township Plowing Match there were 40 teams plowing and made capital work, the Silver Cup was given to {name} Drinkwater. It was a cold wet day. Wednesday, 26. Was rebuilding the line {?} with help of {Erastus Bunting} between him and us, there is a good fence all the way. Spent the evening in reading the Country Gentleman a New York agricultural journal. Sold 2 ram lambs to {name} for $8.75, making $99.75 for 11 ram lambs of the season. Thursday, 27. Rained all forenoon. {Comm?} {?} pulling turnips by hand, it is hard work the ground is soft that the plow will not work right. pulled nearly one fifth, Edwin {name} is staying all night with us brought down a load of wheat for sale. October. Friday, 28. 1870. Was at the same work as yesterday. Drew in with waggon to driving house root cellar 8 loads of turnips, they are in fine order. Mr. James {name} was married this evening to Miss Susan {name}, at residence of brides father Lot 22 Centre Road. Saturday, 29. Had additional help of one hand at the turnip harvest (little) Jim Bunting. Have nearly 2/3rds of them pulled. Hauled 12 more loads in: J.C. Snell spent part of the evening here in social chat. Sunday, 30. Went to S.S. this morning on foot, {??}. Lesson Luke - VI '46 to 48'. the {???} tributed a copy of "British {Workem?} for each family represented at the school. Heard Rev A.L. Russel preach at Lion this afternoon {text-} John XIV 21st. A cold east wind all day set in a heavy rain storm this evening. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> October. Monday, 31. 1870. A cold disagreeable day with frequent showers of rain With the help of two extra hands making 4 of us pulled over an {???} of turnipe this afternoon the ground is very soft and wet. There has been a great deal of rain during the past month, had very Nov. Tuesday, 1. little frost for the season. Hauled in 11 loads of turnips this afternoon. Killed a ewe lamb for mutton. Paid Ms. W. Campbell $18.88 being the amount of blacksmiths bill. Wednesday, 2. Was at the same work as yesterday. Drew in 5 loads of turnips this forenoon Mr. and Mrs. H. Joness {???} him at noon and staid till night. Harry helping us with his team, hauled in 18 loads this after noon. Aunt Catherine Ferguson came to day from Missouri. Nov. Thursday, 3. 1870. Finished the turnip harvest to day. Jr Learment helping us to finish. Drew in 16 loads today, making 70 loads of turnips, about 2000 bushels the cellar is not quite full. Spent the evening at Aunt Lizzies in Brampton. Friday, 4. Hauled 2 loads of barley to Brampton today, 1st load 50 bush 2nd 62 bush 112 bush at .61 cents, it is not a good sample and did not get the highest price Aunt Catherine came up with is tonight and we spent the evening listening {??} Missouri yarns. Saturday, 5. Had splendid weather this week like Indian summer. Was engaged today in plowing up the turnip ground. Went to Brampton this evening and bought a pair of long boots from J. Coynes at $4.50, also bought 2 Bibles (pocket) at 30 cents a piece. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <div class="toc"> <div class="toctitle"> <h2>Contents</h2> </div> <ul><li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Nov._Sunday.2C_6._1870.">1 Nov. Sunday, 6. 1870.</a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Monday.2C_7.">2 Monday, 7.</a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Tuesday.2C_8.">3 Tuesday, 8.</a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Nov._Wednesday.2C_9._1870.">4 Nov. Wednesday, 9. 1870.</a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Thursday.2C_10.">5 Thursday, 10.</a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Friday.2C_11.">6 Friday, 11.</a></li> </ul></div> <h2>Nov. Sunday, 6. 1870.</h2> Went to S S. this morning, Supt Pres. leason - Matt - VIII 1st to 13th he gave to each member of infant classes a look in a present. Took dinner at J.L.S. Nanny Joness and wife spent the afternoon there. Went to Brampton this evening and heard Rev W Riough preach text (agriled?) XXXIII - 11th <h2>Monday, 7.</h2> (Two words that faded away) ground plowed 1/2 acre. Mrs J.C. Snell and children spent part of the day here. Father and Mother spent the evening (araiting?) at (?) Smith. Sold a 9 Benkshine pigs 2 m 1/2 old at $10 each to John Snell <h2>Tuesday, 8.</h2> Frequent southerly showers this afternoon which stopped the plow at noon. Spent the afternoon at W.M Mackenzie's auction sale of their farm and stock, on the whole it was successful sal the team was bought by David Wiggins Den for $5975. <h2>Nov. Wednesday, 9. 1870.</h2> A rough squally day. Turning quite cold towards night Father and Mother drove down to Robert Gardener's and paid a with $32.00 Mr. Ganderer is very sick with typhoid fever. <h2>Thursday, 10.</h2> Commenced the plowing again this afternoon it is very meed dry work. Spent this evening pleasantly at Mr. E. Bunting's with U very. E. Burnett and some going folks had some lively games and tit a tat. <h2>Friday, 11.</h2> Was (word is faded) this forenoon in building a new Fence on the Wiggin's (??). I sold & bough 7 barley to John (???)for seed. Plowed 3/4 of an acre this afternoon. Spent the evening at J.C. Snell's in serial talk. The nights are very bright moon light. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <div class="toc"> <div class="toctitle"> <h2>Contents</h2> </div> <ul><li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Nov._Sunday.2C_6._1870.">1 Nov. Sunday, 6. 1870.</a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Monday.2C_7.">2 Monday, 7.</a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Tuesday.2C_8.">3 Tuesday, 8.</a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Nov._Wednesday.2C_9._1870.">4 Nov. Wednesday, 9. 1870.</a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Thursday.2C_10.">5 Thursday, 10.</a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Friday.2C_11.">6 Friday, 11.</a></li> </ul></div> <h2>Nov. Sunday, 6. 1870.</h2> Went to S.S. this morning, Supt Pres. Lesson - Matt - VIII 1st to 13th, he gave to each member of infant claases a took for a payment. Took dinner at J.L.S. Danny Joness and wife spent the afternoon there. Went to Brampton this evening and heard Rev Mr. Riougle preach texted agriled XXXIII - 11th <h2>Monday, 7.</h2> Was (faded word) up turnip ground plowed 1/2 acre Mr J.C. Snell and children part of the day here. Father and Mother spent the evening (arailing?) at Ms. Rhent Smiths. Sold 7 Benkshine pigs 2 m 1/2 old at $10 each to John Snell <h2>Tuesday, 8.</h2> Frequent southernly shower this forenoon which (slogged?) the plow at noon. Spent the afternoon at W.M Mackenzie's auction sale of their farm and stock, on the whole it was successful sale the farm was bought by David Wiggins Dem for $5975. <h2>Nov. Wednesday, 9. 1870.</h2> A rough squally day. Turning quite cold towards night Father and mother drove down to Robert Landers and paid a whole $32.50 Mr Landers is very sick with typhoid fever. <h2>Thursday, 10.</h2> Commenced the plowing again this afternoon it is very much dry work. Spent the evening pleasantly at the Mr. E. Bunking's with U very E. Burnett and some young folks had some lively games and chit chat. <h2>Friday, 11.</h2> Was engaged this forenoon in building a new fence on the Wiggins line. I sold 6 (???) 7 barley to John Wordhall for seed. Plowed 3/4 of an acre this afternoon. Spent the evening at J.C. Snell's in social talk. The (mights?) are very bright noon light. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <div class="toc"> <div class="toctitle"> <h2>Contents</h2> </div> <ul><li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Nov._Saturday.2C_12._1870.">1 Nov. Saturday, 12. 1870.</a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Sunday.2C_13.">2 Sunday, 13.</a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Monday.2C_14.">3 Monday, 14.</a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Nov._Tuesday.2C_15._1870.">4 Nov. Tuesday, 15. 1870.</a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Wednesday.2C_16.">5 Wednesday, 16.</a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Thursday.2C_17.">6 Thursday, 17.</a></li> </ul></div> <h2>Nov. Saturday, 12. 1870.</h2> Was plowing all day on the turnip ground plowed 1 1/2 acres Willie Leament felt us this morning this morning his time being out, paid him $59.. J.L.S. and J.C. Snell called him this evening and took the 9 young Bukahines away. <h2>Sunday, 13.</h2> Went to Brampton this morning to the Quarterly Meeting Rev W.L. McFadder preached text I (leaningthis?) XIII 12th vense Bishop Richardson of C.M. Chunels was (laurent?). Took dinner at Ms. Janemanie and tea, also Aeand Rev A Russel preach this evening test - John XVII 17th He in giving a counsel session how that text <h2>Monday, 14.</h2> Was plowing again today until noon but gave it up for this fall it being as wet. Received from Ms. Jansen $6 for half hogen over to my (yarn?). James Chiaholm died yesterday 28 years of age <h2>Nov. Tuesday, 15. 1870.</h2> Was engaged today in drawing building stone from E. Bumptings gravel pit down to Brampton for the foundation od the new steam guist mill which Mr. J.W. Maine is putting up. J. Leanmont spent the evening here, had some snow showers today. <h2>Wednesday, 16.</h2> Was engaged this fornoon in mulching the young apple trees with the slope and nwr was of the Riteher. Father and mother went to the funnel & Janice Chrisholn. Rev James Pringle preached a sermon at the house of deceased. <h2>Thursday, 17.</h2> Was building fence on the Wiggins line with part cedar and the best of the old nails stacked and galvanized (wire?) at the corners. J.C. Snell called here for Tea this evening on his home from John Miller's sale of Sorthomas which place yesterday in Pickering </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> Nov. Monday, 21. 1870. Spent the fornoon in picking stones off the meadows for next season. Was plowing again this afternoon the turning land and finished it except one ridge. There is an inch or two of frost making it hard plowing. Spent the evening at home reading the Bounty Gentleman. Tuesday, 22. Was engaged in digging out holes and setting gate post and hanging a new gatebetween the house and born next to new hog-pen. Mowed in the cattle and sheept tonight for the first time this afternoon A snow storm set in this evening from the N.E. Wednesday, 23. Nearly a foot of snow this morning marking everything of a (cannot figure out next two words) continues pretty throughout the day. Went to Brampton this afternoon with the outter bought a Daily (??) and a copy of (??) Illustrated Weekly which is very (cannot figure out the rest of this sentence) </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <div class="toc"> <div class="toctitle"> <h2>Contents</h2> </div> <ul><li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Nov._Thursday.2C_24._1870.">1 Nov. Thursday, 24. 1870.</a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Friday.2C_25.">2 Friday, 25.</a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Saturday.2C_26.">3 Saturday, 26.</a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Nov._Sunday.2C_27._1870.">4 Nov. Sunday, 27. 1870.</a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Monday.2C_28.">5 Monday, 28.</a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Tuesday.2C_29.">6 Tuesday, 29.</a></li> </ul></div> <h2>Nov. Thursday, 24. 1870.</h2> A fine day snow thawing slowly. Head a visit from Mr and Mrs Joness this afternoon and evening they are lively oompany, many sang some songs and accompanoed with the melodeon <h2>Friday, 25.</h2> Was thrashing peas with flail and (??) spent the evening at home in chat- with J Leanment the Brampton Markets are wheat - $1.18. Barley 55 peas 65 Pork $5.00 6 per cut. Butter 20 eggs 20 cents per day. <h2>Saturday, 26.</h2> J.C. Snell called here this morning telling us of the death of Robert Landers, died yesterday morning - aged - 63 Father and Mother went to Brampton and bought some old cloth carpet for the hall and and bars wire nods for stan carpet. <h2>Nov. Sunday, 27. 1870.</h2> Went to S.S. this morning Supt Pres. leason Luke VII - 19 to 23, the school keeps up a good average attendance Mr. Robert Burnett spent the afternoon at our place. Rev A.L. Busoel preached - Zion heard him preach in Brampton this evening text Mark I - 80,31. The roads are very muddy. <h2>Monday, 28.</h2> A dense fog provided all day. Father and mother drove down Robert Lander's funeral. Rev Eroch Wood of Toronto preached the sermon, this was a large attendance. <h2>Tuesday, 29.</h2> Spent the forenoon at Mr. John Snells was thrashing peas with flail this afternoon. Wrote a letter this evening to C (crimmats?) to (Measse's?) (??) 8 Walden premium member of golden some" </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> Nov. Wednesday, 30. 1870. A beautfully warm day. (??) Jonah Hunter and Peter Smith came at noon today with washing machine During the past month there has been considerable rain making plowing disagreeable but very little frost for the season. Dec. Thursday, 1. Spent the afternoon at Mr. Henry Meodeland's auction sale of farm stock and implements it was pretty largely attened and the stock brought very very fair prices the farm was not sold, No 13 2ns line east. Mrs Joel Hemph's was waiting at our place. Friday, 2. Was engaged today in thrashing fall and calping wheat, the fall turned out well and a good smaple but the other is poor setup A very fun day - very little frost east night Saved all the chaff (paeking?) it in the barn floor, and more than half of the show. Dec. Saturday, 3. 1870 FInished checking rate today at noon they yielded very well, will have about 258 (??) of 6 acres. Movd the (??) up to Ambrose Woodhall and thrashed this afternoon. Miss Elizabeth Burnett felt here today here time being out she is going to (??) yarn at John Campbells. Saturday, 4. Went to S.S. this morning Supt Pres. Leason Luke VII 36 to 50th had a disapointment at Zion today. Ms. Walker (local ??) being appointed - only 10 present, heard Rev W (??) preach in Brampton tonight too - Mark XIII 3 & 4th It was a nice mild day, like (??) summer Monday, 5. Was engaged this afternoon in splitting white bark stakes for fencing out of old logs, having laid in the bark about years and are yet quite sound. Very dark and foggy all day with strong east wind, rainded heavily this evening </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> Dec. Tuesday, 6. 1870. At the same work as yesterday. Walked across the fields to J.C. Snells and brought home my niece 'Rilly', J.C.S. was at Robert Smiths at a committee meeting appointed the county S.S. (Caledon?) for first week in January next the young fol from E. Buntings & A. Buntings was up this evening Wednesday, 7. Had a pleasant time in chat and music and games. Was engaged in splitting black ash nails and chopping cord-wood All the timber we are cutting has been blown down through the summer by wind storms Thursday, 8. Spent the forenoon at J. Leanments helping to kill and dress his hogs. J.C. Snell called and paid up $100 for the ten young Bukshives which were shown at Brampton Fair. Spent the afternoon in Brampton, bought a copy of Daily Telegraph and other articles Dec. Friday, 9. 1870. (???) pretty hard last night. Was very calm and cloudy all day. Was engaged in killing 6 hogs, 4 of which was 9 months old, & 2 eleven months they averaged when weighed with the stellyards 200 (cross that) lbs each, the eightieth 113 lbs. The average 224 lbs each, eightieth 197, (??) 260, Saturday, 10. Was engaged this forenoon in cutting up and salting down the pork, packed it on a tale in the cellar Went to Brampton this after noon and sold me of the hogs at $6.08 per each, it weighed 227 lbs, the (stulyarde?) making it 24 lbs lighter than its real weight. Sunday, 11. Went to S. School this morning Supt pres. Leason Palmer XXXIV. John R. Craig acted as superintendent. Had sermon in Zion this after noon in account of Church cleaning at Campbell's cross Aunt Catherine came up last night and spent the day here. A cold frosty day. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> Dec. Monday, 12. 1870. Head another east now snow storm last night. 8 or 10 inches of snow. Spent most of the day in cleaning and ruling the team and carriage Lanmess with coal oil and lamp black. Num and thawing frost, most of the snow has disappeared Tuesday, 13. Drove our Folks and Aunt Catherine to Brampton this morning in the sleigh. father is on the grand jury. Was the only person around home today, which very (nicely?) (reeurs?). Mr. Leonard of Brampton and his were here, His son Robert is going to stay all winter and go to school Wednesday, 14. Down mother in the sleigh up to J.C. Snell's, Mr. J.C.S is sick. It is very rough sleighing was sawing old nails into stove word with the bucksaw this is sister Miller's sixth birthdat. Father was on the jury again today, received $1.252 per day and 10 cents per mile to Brampton. Received(???) of 60 cent (??) from Albany N. York Dec. Thursday, 15. 1870. Was engaged today in chopping beach cord wood at the other place bush. It is cold freezing weather, the roads are wearng down some smoother. Friday, 16. Was at the same (??) as yesterday. Drove to Brampton this morning in the buggy, bought various little artilces, received at the Post office, oor four newspapers, it is a bad plan they all come on the last 3 days of the week, throwing the evening entertainment in a heap Saturday, 17. Was hauling into the barn 1/2 of the (??) this forenoon, 4 small loads, they have stood the weather well only on the lots of stack being damp had a (???) (??). Was shopping maple cold wood this afternoon. Took home 7 1/2 buck of cols borrowed from J. Leamment. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> Dec. Sunday, 18. 1870. Went to S. School this morning Supt abs (on account of the death of Rev Joe Brook's eldest son he was drowned Muskoka) - leason - Luke VIII - J.C.S. and I drove to Brampton this afternoon called J.R. (Grimehaus?) house/ Heard Rev Mr McFadder preach at 6 velvek - text I (Leorimthiane?) Monday, 19. Our folks went to Brampton this morning and bought a green colored spring longer @ $7.00 also a nice table lamp @ $2.85, a new iron tea kettle $1.12 received my watch from W.A. Mitchell's had put in a new (zap spring?), price $1.00. Rode in horse back this afternoon down to Palestine to visit Alicia Tuesday, 20. Spent last evening pleasantly & profitably at a tea meeting at Blistine in the new P.M. Church dedicated on Sabath last. Rev Joe Edgar declined (??) on "the greatest wonder in the physi world" which was man's body Mr Ailtim's Choir made excellent music Spent today on the 3rd time east at Ms Cheslea at A. 7. Campbell's (??) Dec. Wednesday, 21. 1870. Took breakfast this morning at Alicia's (came home about noon today), he intends to Malton next week, which school for a year at $400 salary. He had about 6 inches of snow on Monday night and today it has been very and freezing hard. Received on 19th a copy of "Golden (Home?)" from (??) 'tis a nice montly for boys and girls Thursday, 22. A britle cold day, the theomometer about down to sero. Spent the day thrashing peas. Went this evening to Mr Jordan's day school exhibition held in the school house at No 16 the entertainment consisted of tea & cakes, dialogue and hesitation by the schools and music. Friday, 23. Was chopping maple cord-wood all day in the lower bush, the bees are foregone quite through making it did (fading word) to drive wedges. Father went to Brampton with some bowls - 2 years weighing 12 lbs each @ (??) lb. - $168 60 cents for pair of ducks, and 35 per pair for 4 pr of chicken </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> Dec. Sunday, 18. 1870. Went to S. School this morning supt abs. (on account of the death of Rev Jas Brook's eldest son he was drowned in Muskoka) - Lesson - Luke VIII - J.C.S. and I drove to Brampton this afternoon called at J.B. (??) house. Heard Rev Mr. McFadder preach at Evelvek - text I (??) Monday, 19. Our folks went to Brampton this morning and bought a green colored spring lounge @ $7.00 also a nice table Lamp @ $2.85, a new iron tead kettle $1.12, received my watch from W.A. Mitchell's had put in a new (??)spring price $1.00. Rode on a horse back this afternoon down to Palestine to vist Alick Tuesday, 20. Spent last evening pleasantly 8 profitably at a tea meeting at Palestine in the new P.M. Church dedicated on Sabbath last. Rev Joe Edgar declined afecting on "the greatest wonder in the physical world" which was man's body Mr. R (Ailtren's?) choir made excellent music. Spent today on the 3rd line east at Ms. Cheslea at A.7. Campbell's (?) Dec. Wednesday, 21. 1870. Took breakfast this morning at Alick's (came home about noon today), he intends moving to Malton next week, which school he will teach for a year at $400 salary. We had about 6 inches of snow on Monday night and today it has been very cold and freezing hard. Received on 19th a copy of "Golden House" from (??) it is a nice monthly for boys and girls Thursday, 22. A little cold day, the thermometer about down to zero. Spent the day thrasing peas. Went this evening up to Mr. Jordan's day school exhibition held in the school house at No 16 the entertainment consisted of tea & coffee, dialogues and hesitations by the scholars and music. Friday, 23. Was chopping maple cord - wood all day in the lower bush, the bees are (??) quite through making it did (faded word) to drive wedges. Father went to Brampton qirh some folks - 2 geiss weighing 12 Lbs each @ 7 cents per Lb - $168 60 cents for pair of ducks, and 35' per pair for 4 pr of chicken </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> Dec. Saturday, 24. 1870. Was at the same work as yesterday. Got the working team of horses shod at Edmonton today at R. Quins shape Drove to Brampton this afternoon in the sleigh and Christmas presents and (candhie?) for the children. Spent the evening at home (einging?)and playing one order. The cold weather continues. Christmas - Sunday, 25. - Day - Day -- Went to S. School this morning Supt pres, - Lesson - Luke - VIII - 22 to 25th. The supt gave each child a Christmas box in the shape of a handful of candy. Heard Rev James Raven preach this afternoon text - II Corinthian - IV - 7th verse He took tea at our place - heard him preach in Brampton text Matt IV, 1 to 10 Monday, 26. J.C. Snell and family staid all last night here. Drove to Brampton this morning with the sleigh and brought up Aunt Lizzie and family and Aunt Catherine to spend the day and eat Christmas dinner at our place. Spent the evening at Robert Nichols at No 10. A cold day and good sleighing Dec. Tuesday, 27. 1870. Was chopping cord wood all day in the lower bush. Father drove Jane and family home in the cutter. Mother bought a new black silk dress of 13 yards at 95 cents per 7 c. Wednseday, 28. The cold weather continues. Father drove up to Mr. John Snell's and bought a shearling we (bred by Robert Gardiner) at $7. Was farming up year stored in the driving house 14 bush. Mr. Crawford from Brampton spent the evening here in social chat. Thursday, 29. Had the present frost last night and this morning of the season. The thermometer fell 6 or 8 degrees below zero. Was hauling a pea stock into the barn and killing rats. Sister Uney & Jennie Freeman were collecting for the Bible Society. Miss Squiman staid here all night. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> Dec. Friday, 30. 1870 Very stormy all day snowing that from the south. Was engaged this forenoon in driving the B.S. Collection around in the cutter they collected over $8 out the (Buntri?) Road from Brampton to Edmonton. Mr Mrs John (Trilfle?) drove down from Amanenth in a one horse sleigh. Drove to Brampton Saturday, 31. This evening 2 and brought Aunty Peacock Many up here. Was engaged this forenoon in killing and dicing a fat 2 year old heifer with the help of J. Leanment. it suceed (??) of beef the hide weighted 13 lbs sold at 7 cents per lb. Spent the afternoon in hauling cordwood from the lower bush. John Tribelle and wife the evening here refined to meet at the close of the year which has just rotted away. It was a mild day with frequen t snow showers </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"><tbody> </tbody> <table><tbody><tr><td> MEMORANDA. </td> </tr><tr><td> CASH ACCOUNT, JANUARY. </td> </tr><tr><td> </td> <td> </td> <td> Received. </td> <td> </td> <td> Paid. </td> <td> </td> </tr><tr><td> </td> <td> </td> <td> $ </td> <td> cts </td> <td> $ </td> <td> cts </td> </tr><tr><td> 10th </td> <td> Mailed 3 letter </td> <td> </td> <td> </td> <td> </td> <td> </td> </tr><tr><td> 24th </td> <td> To Mr. A Woodhall for the S.S. Missionary </td> <td> </td> <td> </td> <td> </td> <td> 50 </td> </tr><tr><td> 25th </td> <td> From John Lindsay being am’t of note Adam Ferguson holds against him </td> <td> 45 </td> <td> 00 </td> <td> </td> <td> </td> </tr><tr><td> 31st “ </td> <td> For Wesley’s Hymns “Rachael Noble’s Experience” a Temperance Tale Debtor to </td> <td> </td> <td> $ </td> <td> 1 ___________ 1 </td> <td> 00 30 90 </td> </tr></tbody></table></div> <div class="mw-parser-output"><tbody> <table><tbody><tr><td> CASH ACCOUNT, FEBRUARY. </td> </tr><tr><td> </td> <td> </td> <td> Received </td> <td> </td> <td> Paid </td> <td> </td> </tr><tr><td> </td> <td> </td> <td> $ </td> <td> cts </td> <td> $ </td> <td> cts </td> </tr><tr><td> 19th </td> <td> Sold 10 bush and 15 lbs of Clover seed @ $6.26 per bush </td> <td> 64 </td> <td> 00 </td> <td> </td> <td> </td> </tr><tr><td> “ </td> <td> Sold 2 bush of Alsike Clover seed @$9.00 </td> <td> 18 </td> <td> 00 </td> <td> </td> <td> </td> </tr><tr><td> 22 </td> <td> Sent by J. Campbell to Levi Cosailt Guelph for Fanning Mill </td> <td> </td> <td> </td> <td> 23 </td> <td> 00 </td> </tr><tr><td> 24th </td> <td> Bought in Toronto 1 box of raisins 28 lbs 7 lbs tea @.48cts 1 pair Sheep shears </td> <td> </td> <td> </td> <td> 2 3 1 </td> <td> 00 00 00 </td> </tr><tr><td> 25th </td> <td> Sold 3 bush and 10lbs Alsike @$9.00 </td> <td> 28 </td> <td> 50 </td> <td> </td> <td> </td> </tr><tr><td> 28th </td> <td> Received from J.C. Snell for ½ bush of Alsike </td> <td> 4 </td> <td> 50 </td> <td> </td> <td> </td> </tr><tr><td> </td> <td> </td> <td> 115 29 </td> <td> 00 00 </td> <td> 29 </td> <td> 00 </td> </tr><tr><td> Balance on hand </td> <td> </td> <td> 86 </td> <td> 00 </td> <td> </td> <td> </td> </tr><tr><td> </td> <td> </td> <td> </td> <td> </td> <td> </td> <td> </td> </tr></tbody></table> </tbody> <table><tbody><tr><td> CASH ACCOUNT, MARCH. </td> </tr><tr><td> </td> <td> </td> <td> Received </td> <td> </td> <td> Paid </td> <td> </td> </tr><tr><td> </td> <td> </td> <td> $ </td> <td> cts </td> <td> $ </td> <td> cts </td> </tr><tr><td> 4th </td> <td> 13 squares of shingles @ $1.50 per square A square containing 720 </td> <td> </td> <td> </td> <td> 19 </td> <td> 50 </td> </tr><tr><td> 12th </td> <td> For “Canadian Church Kearniorist” </td> <td> </td> <td> </td> <td> 1 </td> <td> 00 </td> </tr><tr><td> 26th </td> <td> To Collectors for the Bibl Society </td> <td> </td> <td> </td> <td> </td> <td> 50 </td> </tr><tr><td> </td> <td> Debtor to </td> <td> </td> <td> </td> <td> $21 </td> <td> 00 </td> </tr></tbody></table></div> <div class="mw-parser-output"><tbody> <table><tbody><tr><td> CASH ACCOUNT, APRIL. </td> </tr><tr><td> </td> <td> </td> <td> Received. </td> <td> </td> <td> Paid. </td> <td> </td> </tr><tr><td> 5th </td> <td> Sold a Grade Cow for - </td> <td> $ 50 </td> <td> cts 00 </td> <td> $ </td> <td> cts </td> </tr><tr><td> 11th </td> <td> Bought 2 pigs 3 mos old @ $ 4 each </td> <td> </td> <td> </td> <td> 8 </td> <td> 00 </td> </tr><tr><td> 12th </td> <td> Bough a jack- knife @ - -- </td> <td> </td> <td> </td> <td> </td> <td> 65 </td> </tr><tr><td> 14th </td> <td> Bought a horse curry comb @ </td> <td> </td> <td> </td> <td> </td> <td> 25 </td> </tr><tr><td> 23rd </td> <td> Paid for a suit of Grey Tweed Check - - </td> <td> </td> <td> </td> <td> 15 </td> <td> 00 </td> </tr><tr><td> 26th </td> <td> Received form Mrs. John Newhouse the amt and interest of Adam Ferguson’s note against W. Vernon </td> <td> 32 </td> <td> 45 </td> <td> </td> <td> </td> </tr><tr><td> </td> <td> </td> <td> 50 </td> <td> 00 </td> <td> 23 </td> <td> 90 </td> </tr><tr><td> </td> <td> </td> <td> 23 </td> <td> 90 </td> <td> </td> <td> </td> </tr><tr><td> </td> <td> Balance on hand </td> <td> 26 </td> <td> 10 </td> <td> </td> <td> </td> </tr><tr><td> </td> <td> </td> <td> </td> <td> </td> <td> </td> <td> </td> </tr><tr><td> CASH ACCOUNT, MAY. </td> </tr><tr><td> </td> <td> </td> <td> Received. </td> <td> </td> <td> Paid. </td> <td> </td> </tr><tr><td> </td> <td> </td> <td> $ </td> <td> C </td> <td> $ </td> <td> C </td> </tr><tr><td> 1st </td> <td> Paid to Miss Sarah W. Snell, {illegible}, for the W. Mr. M Society - - </td> <td> </td> <td> </td> <td> 4 </td> <td> 00 </td> </tr><tr><td> 4th </td> <td> Bought a straw hat and a silk necktie @ </td> <td> </td> <td> </td> <td> {illegible} </td> <td> 00 </td> </tr><tr><td> 9th </td> <td> Sold a white steer 2 years old @ </td> <td> 26 </td> <td> 00 </td> <td> </td> <td> </td> </tr><tr><td> 13th </td> <td> Sold roan steer same age as the white one @ </td> <td> 34 </td> <td> 00 </td> <td> </td> <td> </td> </tr><tr><td> 14th </td> <td> To 12 lbs of beef </td> <td> </td> <td> </td> <td> 1 </td> <td> 58 </td> </tr><tr><td> 20th </td> <td> Sold fat calf </td> <td> 9 </td> <td> 95 </td> <td> </td> <td> </td> </tr><tr><td> 21st </td> <td> Bot pair of shoes </td> <td> </td> <td> </td> <td> 2 </td> <td> 25 </td> </tr><tr><td> 24th </td> <td> Spent on Oakville trip </td> <td> </td> <td> </td> <td> 3 </td> <td> 00 </td> </tr><tr><td> 25th </td> <td> Sold 56 bush of barley @ 50 cens </td> <td> 26 </td> <td> 50 </td> <td> 11 </td> <td> 25 </td> </tr><tr><td> 26th </td> <td> “ 135 bush </td> <td> 67 </td> <td> 50 </td> <td> </td> <td> </td> </tr><tr><td> 27th </td> <td> “ 66 “ </td> <td> 33 </td> <td> 00 </td> <td> </td> <td> </td> </tr><tr><td> 30th </td> <td> “ Berkshire sow 3 months old </td> <td> 12 </td> <td> 00 </td> <td> </td> <td> </td> </tr><tr><td> 27th </td> <td> Sold a fat sheep </td> <td> 16 </td> <td> 00 </td> <td> </td> <td> </td> </tr><tr><td> </td> <td> Balance on hand $19650 </td> <td> 207 </td> <td> 75 </td> <td> </td> <td> </td> </tr><tr><td> </td> <td> </td> <td> </td> <td> </td> <td> </td> <td> </td> </tr><tr><td></td> </tr></tbody></table></div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <table><tbody><tr><td> CASH ACCOUNT, JUNE. </td> </tr><tr><td> </td> <td> </td> <td> Received. </td> <td> </td> <td> Paid. </td> <td> </td> </tr><tr><td> </td> <td> </td> <td> $ </td> <td> C </td> <td> $ </td> <td> C </td> </tr><tr><td> 4th </td> <td> French Bedstead </td> <td> </td> <td> </td> <td> 3 </td> <td> 50 </td> </tr><tr><td> “ </td> <td> Iron Chair </td> <td> </td> <td> </td> <td> 1 </td> <td> 40 </td> </tr><tr><td> “ </td> <td> Cane seated Rocking Chair </td> <td> </td> <td> </td> <td> 3 </td> <td> 75 </td> </tr><tr><td> 10th </td> <td> Bought some Stationery and Tooth Powder </td> <td> </td> <td> </td> <td> </td> <td> 25 </td> </tr><tr><td> 14th </td> <td> Bought a 2 inch Chisel </td> <td> </td> <td> </td> <td> </td> <td> 75 </td> </tr><tr><td> 15th </td> <td> Paid for Paint </td> <td> </td> <td> </td> <td> 10 </td> <td> </td> </tr><tr><td> 16th </td> <td> “ “ “ </td> <td> </td> <td> </td> <td> 9 </td> <td> 70 </td> </tr><tr><td> 17 </td> <td> “ G. Adams for masoning </td> <td> </td> <td> </td> <td> 6 </td> <td> 20 </td> </tr><tr><td> 18 </td> <td> “ A. Bunting for Carpenting </td> <td> </td> <td> </td> <td> ? </td> <td> 30 </td> </tr><tr><td> 21 </td> <td> Sold to {illegible} Campbell 8 bush of lime </td> <td> 1 </td> <td> 00 </td> <td> </td> <td> </td> </tr><tr><td> 23 </td> <td> Sold 230 lbs wool @ .29 </td> <td> 66 </td> <td> 75 </td> <td> </td> <td> </td> </tr><tr><td> 24 </td> <td> Paid to W. Collins for painting </td> <td> </td> <td> </td> <td> 18 </td> <td> 70 </td> </tr><tr><td> 27 </td> <td> Paid for 2 pr of Pants </td> <td> </td> <td> </td> <td> 2 </td> <td> 00 </td> </tr><tr><td> </td> <td> </td> <td> 67 </td> <td> 75 </td> <td> 59 </td> <td> 75 </td> </tr><tr><td> </td> <td> </td> <td> 59 </td> <td> 75 </td> <td> </td> <td> </td> </tr><tr><td> </td> <td> Balance on hand </td> <td> 8 </td> <td> 00 </td> <td> </td> <td> </td> </tr><tr><td> 30th </td> <td> “ at end of half year </td> <td> </td> <td> </td> <td> $293. </td> <td> 70 </td> </tr></tbody></table><table><tbody><tr><td> CASH ACCOUNT, JULY. </td> </tr><tr><td> </td> <td> </td> <td> Received. </td> <td> </td> <td> Paid. </td> <td> </td> </tr><tr><td> </td> <td> </td> <td> $ </td> <td> C </td> <td> $ </td> <td> C </td> </tr><tr><td> 9th </td> <td> Sold 28 bush peas .68 </td> <td> 19 </td> <td> 04 </td> <td> </td> <td> </td> </tr><tr><td> 14th </td> <td> Sold 62 bush barley at 60 cents </td> <td> 37 </td> <td> 20 </td> <td> </td> <td> </td> </tr><tr><td> 26th </td> <td> Paid to Nathan Patterson for wages </td> <td> </td> <td> </td> <td> 4 </td> <td> 00 </td> </tr><tr><td> 27th </td> <td> To R. Nichols for window sash </td> <td> </td> <td> </td> <td> 1 </td> <td> 28 </td> </tr><tr><td> </td> <td> </td> <td> 56 </td> <td> 24 </td> <td> 5 </td> <td> 20 </td> </tr><tr><td> </td> <td> </td> <td> 5 </td> <td> 20 </td> <td> </td> <td> </td> </tr><tr><td> </td> <td> </td> <td> $51 </td> <td> 04 </td> <td> </td> <td> </td> </tr><tr><td> </td> <td> </td> <td> </td> <td> </td> <td> </td> <td> </td> </tr><tr><td></td> </tr></tbody></table></div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <table><tbody><tr><td> CASH ACCOUNT, AUGUST. </td> </tr><tr><td> </td> <td> </td> <td> Received. </td> <td> </td> <td> Paid. </td> <td> </td> </tr><tr><td> </td> <td> </td> <td> $ </td> <td> C </td> <td> $ </td> <td> C </td> </tr><tr><td> 20th </td> <td> Paid for a Photographic Album </td> <td> </td> <td> </td> <td> 1 </td> <td> 75 </td> </tr><tr><td> “ </td> <td> “ Thermometer </td> <td> </td> <td> </td> <td> </td> <td> 3[illegible] </td> </tr><tr><td> </td> <td> </td> <td> </td> <td> </td> <td> 2 </td> <td> 25 </td> </tr><tr><td> </td> <td> </td> <td> </td> <td> </td> <td> </td> <td> </td> </tr></tbody></table><table><tbody><tr><td> CASH ACCOUNT, SEPTEMBER. </td> </tr><tr><td> </td> <td> </td> <td> Received. </td> <td> </td> <td> Paid. </td> <td> </td> </tr><tr><td> </td> <td> </td> <td> $ </td> <td> C </td> <td> $ </td> <td> C </td> </tr><tr><td> 16th </td> <td> Paid hired man’s wages </td> <td> </td> <td> </td> <td> 35 </td> <td> 00 </td> </tr><tr><td> 24th </td> <td> “ to F.W. Stonett for pair of ewes </td> <td> </td> <td> </td> <td> 31 </td> <td> 00 </td> </tr><tr><td> </td> <td> </td> <td> </td> <td> </td> <td> 66 </td> <td> 00 </td> </tr><tr><td> </td> <td> </td> <td> </td> <td> </td> <td> </td> <td> </td> </tr><tr><td></td> </tr></tbody></table></div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <table><tbody><tr><td> CASH ACCOUNT, OCTOBER. </td> </tr><tr><td> </td> <td> </td> <td> Received. </td> <td> </td> <td> Paid. </td> <td> </td> </tr><tr><td> </td> <td> </td> <td> $ </td> <td> C </td> <td> $ </td> <td> C </td> </tr><tr><td> 14th </td> <td> Sold to K. Chisholm & Co. 59 bush barley at .62 cts </td> <td> 36 </td> <td> 58 </td> <td> </td> <td> </td> </tr><tr><td> 15th </td> <td> “ “ 62 bush “ </td> <td> 37 </td> <td> 82 </td> <td> </td> <td> </td> </tr><tr><td> 26th </td> <td> Received for the last two ram lambs $8.75 making a total for r. lambs </td> <td> 99 </td> <td> 75 </td> <td> </td> <td> </td> </tr><tr><td> </td> <td> </td> <td> 174 </td> <td> 15 </td> <td> </td> <td> </td> </tr><tr><td> </td> <td> </td> <td> </td> <td> </td> <td> </td> <td> </td> </tr></tbody></table><table><tbody><tr><td> CASH ACCOUNT, NOVEMBER. </td> </tr><tr><td> </td> <td> </td> <td> Received. </td> <td> </td> <td> Paid. </td> <td> </td> </tr><tr><td> </td> <td> </td> <td> $ </td> <td> C </td> <td> $ </td> <td> C </td> </tr><tr><td> 1st </td> <td> Paid blacksmith bill </td> <td> </td> <td> </td> <td> 18 </td> <td> 00 </td> </tr><tr><td> 3rd </td> <td> Paid to J. Coyne for long Boots </td> <td> </td> <td> </td> <td> 4 </td> <td> 50 </td> </tr><tr><td> 19th </td> <td> Paid for pair of Kid Gloves </td> <td> </td> <td> </td> <td> 1 </td> <td> 50 </td> </tr><tr><td> 4th </td> <td> Sold to K. Chisholm and Co 112 bush barley at 61 cents </td> <td> 68 </td> <td> 32 </td> <td> </td> <td> </td> </tr><tr><td> 9th </td> <td> Paid Robert Gardiner’s note </td> <td> </td> <td> </td> <td> 32 </td> <td> 50 </td> </tr><tr><td> 12th </td> <td> “ Willie Learment for wages/ year </td> <td> </td> <td> </td> <td> 59 </td> <td> 00 </td> </tr><tr><td> 14th </td> <td> Received from Mr. Fraser </td> <td> 6 </td> <td> 00 </td> <td> </td> <td> </td> </tr><tr><td> </td> <td> </td> <td> 14 </td> <td> 32 </td> <td> 115 </td> <td> 50 </td> </tr><tr><td> </td> <td> </td> <td> </td> <td> </td> <td> 74 </td> <td> 32 </td> </tr><tr><td> </td> <td> </td> <td> </td> <td> </td> <td> 41 </td> <td> 18 </td> </tr><tr><td> </td> <td> </td> <td> </td> <td> </td> <td> </td> <td> </td> </tr><tr><td></td> </tr></tbody></table></div> <div class="mw-parser-output"></tbody> <table><tbody><tr><td> CASH AACCOUNT, DECEMBER. 1870 </td> </tr><tr><td> </td> <td> </td> <td> Received. </td> <td> </td> <td> Paid. </td> <td> </td> </tr><tr><td> </td> <td> </td> <td> $ </td> <td> C </td> <td> $ </td> <td> C </td> </tr><tr><td> 1st </td> <td> Received from M Cation for one ewes </td> <td> 13 </td> <td> 00 </td> <td> </td> <td> </td> </tr><tr><td> 8th </td> <td> Received from J. {illegible} Snell for Berkshires </td> <td> 100 </td> <td> 00 </td> <td> </td> <td> </td> </tr><tr><td> 3rd </td> <td> Paid Peter Smith for 2 ½ days threshing - </td> <td> </td> <td> </td> <td> 16 </td> <td> 00 </td> </tr><tr><td> “ </td> <td> “ E. Burnett balance of wages </td> <td> </td> <td> </td> <td> 5 </td> <td> 50 </td> </tr><tr><td> 10th </td> <td> Received for pork 225 at {illegible} 6.00 per cent </td> <td> 13 </td> <td> 50 </td> <td> </td> <td> </td> </tr><tr><td> 15th </td> <td> Received for sundries </td> <td> 4 </td> <td> 20 </td> <td> </td> <td> </td> </tr><tr><td> 17th </td> <td> “ from J. Woodhall </td> <td> 2 </td> <td> 00 </td> <td> </td> <td> </td> </tr><tr><td> 19th </td> <td> Paid for sundry articles of house furniture and groceries </td> <td> </td> <td> </td> <td> 20 </td> <td> 00 </td> </tr><tr><td> 23 </td> <td> Received for fowls </td> <td> 3 </td> <td> 68 </td> <td> </td> <td> </td> </tr><tr><td> 30 “ </td> <td> Bot a Diary for 1871 A box of Collars Paid to B. Society </td> <td> </td> <td> </td> <td> </td> <td> 45 20 50 </td> </tr><tr><td> </td> <td> </td> <td> 136 </td> <td> 58 </td> <td> 42 </td> <td> 65 </td> </tr><tr><td> </td> <td> </td> <td> 42 </td> <td> 65 </td> <td> </td> <td> </td> </tr><tr><td> </td> <td> </td> <td> 93 </td> <td> 93 </td> <td> </td> <td> </td> </tr></tbody></table> Balance for first six months $203.70 Balance for last six months $215.71 Balance on hand at the close of the year $409.41 Amount of Money Received during the year from various sources $1000. nearly </div> transcribed